Chapter 767 So Boring

Chapter 767 So Boring

Xiang Wai and Hyson were so loud that perhaps, everyone in the house heard their bickering. At least, Xiang Weimin heard it even though he was inside the room standing before his father. As always, the pressure coming from his father was really high. And the silence was even worse.

Good thing was that he was already used to it all since he was a kid. It wasn't that his father had been very strict with him. After all, Xiang Weimin spent more time on the training grounds than at home even when he was young. But whenever he sat down to eat with his father, the latter would always have an intimidating aura.

For now, he was actually wondering why he was called by his father like that?

"Do you know why I called you here?" asked Xiang Hulin.

Xiang Weimin had a thoughtful look but still shook his head, "I'm not sure, dad." He took a pause and added, "But it's certainly not for a heart-to-heart because that doesn't suit our relationship."

Well, he wasn't all that wrong. This father and son had a very formal relationship. At least, it seemed formal to everyone. But the truth was that they both just were never all that good with words. Even though they were father and son, they didn't even know what to talk to each other about. Both were more similar than they cared to admit.

"I see you've learned to joke now," said Xiang Hulin.

Xiang Weimin licked his lips and sighed, "What is it about, dad?"

"You asked to shorten your recuperating period?"

Xiang Weimin was stunned for a moment and avoided his eyes.

Xiang Hulin was really angry from the moment he learned about this. His son's injuries had yet to be healed and he was already thinking about going back to his duty? "Do you think you'd always be this lucky?"

"If I didn't get back, I won't be able to take part in..."

"You shut up for me!" Xiang Hulin didn't let him even complete his sentence because he already knew where his son was going with this. "Is your life more important or your duty?"

"Duty!" answered Xiang Weimin without missing a beat.

Argh! Xiang Hulin felt like his blood pressure was shooting up because of his son. And he couldn't do anything about it as well. After all, he couldn't say that he didn't agree with his son's words. What a tricky situation!

"If you won't take care of your health, how will you serve your country and its people?" argued Xiang Hulin. "If you went back to duty like this, you'll only drag everyone down. And you'll let down your comrades in arms. Have you thought about that?" He sighed and asked him, "Stop being so stubborn."

"How can I stop being stubborn when it's our blood?" retorted Xiang Weimin.

Xiang Hulin gave him a look before saying, "I think you stayed under the snow for far too long. Your brain is frozen. Don't think so much and stay right where you are. You've finally gotten a chance to bond with your grandfather, are you that eager to run away?"

Xiang Weimin firmly denied that "No way. That's not my intention."

"Then what is your intention? You barely managed to stand on your feet again. There is a long road to full recovery. Don't move around so much."

"It's very rare for you to lecture me," said Xiang Weimin looking a little suspicious.

"Shouldn't I even do that? If I had done that before, you wouldn't be so out of control."

"I'm out of control?" repeated Xiang Weimin. "How?"

"It's definitely not me who is always looking for death," retorted Xiang Hulin. "I know you are a thrill seeker and that's why you joined the Air Force as well. However, it's the first time in years, I have all my family together. I don't want you to create any trouble at this time."

"Dad, you're so boring," commented Xiang Weimin.

"You're no better," was Xiang Hulin's response.

"Was that all you wanted to say?"

"Yes."

Xiang Weimin nodded his head and then mentioned, "Dad, do you know Yue Fai said our Xiang family is not good with words. He also said we are very violent."

"And you think he is wrong?" asked Xiang Hulin as he raised his brow at his son.

"No, I just realized how right he is," said Xiang Weimin. "Apparently, he can figure us out better than we ever could."

"That's because that child has a very keen perception," said Xiang Hulin. "He is valued by Raelle so much. And for someone of her IQ to value someone, it wouldn't be that simple."

Xiang Weimin looked at his father and said, "I have a very bold guess about Yue Fai's identity."

"Keep it to yourself," replied Xiang Hulin. "It doesn't concern you. And as long as no one speaks of his identity out loud, we can all pretend to be dumb. You understand?"

Xiang Weimin squinted, "Dad, you're gonna lie to your friend? That's not what you taught me."

"I'm not lying to anyone," said Xiang Hulin righteously. "I'm just choosing to not say anything at all."

Xiang Weimin shrugged as he turned to leave but stopped at the door and said, "Oh, by the way, I forgot to mention. Yue Fai is gonna help me look for a life partner."

"I heard," Xiang Hulin had an amusing smile on his face. "Why are you telling me this though? Want me to start preparing for your wedding?"

"You? Do you even know what to prepare for a wedding? Besides, it hasn't gotten to that point yet."

"Tsk. I shouldn't have expected more from an ascetic monk like you."

Xiang Weimin gaped at his father, "You of all people shouldn't be saying that. You're one of the biggest reasons why I'm single." With that, he walked away.

Xiang Hulin sighed to himself and shook his head at his son. Although he understood that his divorce had a big impact on his son, he still knew that divorce wasn't the only reason why Xiang Weimin ran away from getting into a relationship.