Chapter 305: Pinch His Cheeks

After thinking about it a little, Mu Chenyan answered him, "Can you blame her?"

Hyson looked at him incredulously.

"Don't you love your mum the most in this world?" asked Mu Chenyan.

"I do," answered Hyson.

"Don't you say that we are a family to you? Me, Raelle, and even Elder Xiang?"

"I don't just say it. You guys are the only family I have," said Hyson. "And no one can change that."

"But just imagine, something unexpected happens. And circumstances force you to take a step back from us. Whether it's Raelle or even your mother." Mu Chenyan spoke patiently with him, trying to make him understand. "Do you think the distance between us would be enough to make the love you have for us become any lesser?"

Hyson fell into contemplation. It was right to say that Hyson had never thought of parting from Raelle or even his mother. For him, he always had this family in his future. Although he never liked doing future planning, he still hoped to be with this family till the end of time. But if something really forced him to part from them... 

He didn't know whether there was anything that could them apart but he knew one thing, he'd miss all of them. And no amount of time could change his feelings for them.

As he understood this point, he also started to understand his mother a little better. He could understand her feelings. Although his understanding of those feelings was somewhat shallow because he had never really experienced it on his own. And neither did he wish to experience it.

"But mum's family hurt her," argued Hyson sulkily.

"There are a lot of things we seem to forget when it comes to family," said Mu Chenyan. "Even if it hurts, sometimes we have to let it go because it's family."

"I can't forgive them for what they did to my mum," said Hyson sternly.

"How do you know they did something?" asked Mu Chenyan.

"Well, I don't," answered Hyson. "But I'm not a kid. I can understand that the reason why my mum had to raise me all on her own must be because her family hurt her."

"Why don't you assume that it's your father who hurt her instead?" Mu Chenyan looked at him inquisitively. She was trying to probe his mind.

"It's not him," replied Hyson firmly. "I don't know about the situation between my mum and... that man. But I do know that he didn't her. In fact, I strongly believe, he doesn't even know I exist."

Mu Chenyan was taken aback but she soon calmed herself. This boy was just as keen as his best friend. No wonder words were rarely needed between him and Raelle. They both could understand each other quite well.

"Even if her family hurt her, it has nothing to do with Zhai Yanjun," said Mu Chenyan changing the direction of the conversation again. "He was maybe about five years old when everything happened. So, tell me, how can she blame him for anything? And since he had been a part of her life, it's not wrong for her to be so excited to see him. Even I feel nostalgic when I see you even though I watched you grow up. And in her case, she is meeting him after over twenty-five years. Some buried feelings would definitely surge up."

Hyson nodded his head, "You're right. Maybe I'm just thinking too much. I should keep myself away from her past. Since I don't know the situation back then, I have no right to judge my mum's feelings."

"As always, my cutie is quite understanding," Mu Chenyan couldn't help saying and focused on the work at hand.

Hyson pulled out his phone and recalled something, "Yanyan, do you know where Ellie is?"

Mu Chenyan's face darkened when she heard that, "Don't remind me. I'm already upset that she didn't tell me before leaving."

"But where did she go?"

"She went to Xian," answered Mu Chenyan. And while saying this, her mood was actually brightening up. "She went to give her husband a surprise. My Elle is growing up."

Hyson gaped at her, "Are you serious? She left work to go to Xian Ge?" Mu Chenyan nodded her head. "Wow! She is really growing up then."

"I know, right?" responded Mu Chenyan.

While Hyson was still trying to digest what he just learned. When did his best friend learn to stray away from her principles? It was something to celebrate!

Looking at the last photo he clicked of his birds, he decided to post it on his social media account. Lately, his fans had been fed well. After all, Hyson who never liked being active on social media sites was actually posting every other day. Now, it was different that all his posts were about his dear birds. And today was no different. 

He posted a picture along with a status which read: 'It's a goodbye, my dear Cotton and Candy. I wish you all the happiness. Stay happy, wherever you are. *sad emoji*'

Just as he posted, comments and likes started pouring in. 

Commenter 1: [It seems Xiao Gege's birds are leaving him. But to where?]

Commenter 2: [Xiao Gege seems sad. Even I'll miss these birds.]

Commenter 3: [Although Xiao Gege seems sad, why do I find him even more adorable?]

Commenter 4: [Commenter above, you're right. I can already imagine Xiao Gege puffing his cheeks adorably! Aiyah! So cute!]

Commenter 5: [Don't say that. Now, I so want to pinch his cheeks!]

Hyson's lips twitched when he read the first few comments and instantly logged out of his account. These fans were always after his cheeks. He'd never let them touch his cheeks. Only his family could do that!

Now, he was wondering why he even started posting on his account? Ah! It was because when he informed his fans about his health, everyone called his Cotton and Candy cute. And he thought his birds were so cute that everyone should fall in love with them as he did. So, he as a big fool actually started posting their updates.