Just discharged from the hospital and not fully recovered, Song Jianchu fell asleep as soon as he got into the water, not remembering anything when he came out of the bathroom.
After the concert ended and there was nothing urgent, Mu Ye slept with Song Jianchu until the afternoon, only to be awakened by a phone call.
Mu Ye picked up the phone and glanced at the caller ID, afraid of waking Song Jianchu up, so he quickly answered the call.
Mother Mu asked softly, “Son, are you coming home today?”
Mu Ye didn’t understand, “Is there something going on at home?”
“Isn’t it when you come back?” Mother Mu’s tone was affectionate. “Bring Jianchu back with you. He just got discharged from the hospital, and I want to make some soup to nourish his body.”
After seeing the news online, Mother Mu had waited all night but didn’t receive a phone call from her son. She was eager to meet her adorable “daughter-in-law.”
Mu Ye slowly opened his eyes, looked down at the person sleeping peacefully in his arms, and whispered, “He hasn’t woken up yet. I’ll ask him when he does.”
“Xiao Ye, you did something wrong.” Mother Mu started complaining, “You two are already together, but when Jianchu got sick, we couldn’t even go to the hospital once. Bring him back quickly, and I’ll take care of his health. Do you hear me?”
“Okay.”
Mother Mu was delighted, “Let me know in advance next time. This time it can’t be so casual. I need to put on some makeup.”
Mu Ye chuckled, “Understood.”
Mu Ye casually agreed and threw the phone aside, continuing to hold him and sleep.
He woke up at two in the afternoon.
Song Jianchu went to freshen up, and Mu Ye stuck to him like glue, even brushing his teeth together.
After Song Jianchu finished rinsing his mouth, Mu Ye used a towel to wipe his mouth, looking at him affectionately.
Song Jianchu asked directly, “Is there something wrong?”
Mu Ye pinched his shoulder from behind and tentatively asked, “Do you want to come home with me?”
Song Jianchu’s gaze stiffened for a moment. “…”
Meeting the parents so soon??
“Today?” Song Jianchu hesitated a bit. “It’s already afternoon.”
“You can stay at home for a day.” Mu Ye hugged his waist, resting his chin on his shoulder. “You can go back whenever you want. It’s up to you. If you don’t want to, we won’t go.”
Song Jianchu looked at himself in the mirror, hesitating for a few seconds. “Can it be for some time?”
He hadn’t fully recovered yet and looked a bit thin, still not very healthy.
“Sure.” Mu Ye didn’t mind since it was already public. “Whenever you’re ready, we’ll wait.”
“Was it Auntie who called in the morning?” Song Jianchu hadn’t fully woken up, but he vaguely heard Mu Ye answering the phone.
“She’s impatient and insisted on me bringing you back.” Mu Ye helplessly said, “Just let the excitement pass.”
Morning or evening, they would have to greet each other formally. Song Jianchu didn’t hesitate, “Then let’s go today.”
“Don’t be nervous.” Mu Ye kissed his cheek and reassured him, “It’s our own home now, and they are your family too.”
Song Jianchu smiled, “Okay.”
Before they set off, Yin Chi called.
Song Jianchu was changing his clothes, and Mu Ye brought him the phone. “It’s Yin Chi.”
Mu Ye helped him tidy his hoodie and cap, and he answered the call, “What’s up?”
“It’s nothing major, just wanted to ask if you want to do an interview?” Yin Chi said, “Our company’s phones were ringing off the hook last night, and the media wants to interview you. I thought you might as well accept one, so we can give them a unified reply and make them stop bothering us.”
“I won’t do it.” Song Jianchu said, “I don’t have time.”
“Alright then.” Yin Chi laughed, “I’ll decline them all. We’ll continue with variety show recordings once you’re fully recovered. Enjoy your newlywed life without any worries with Teacher Mu.”
Song Jianchu’s ears turned slightly red. Afraid that Mu Ye might hear, he coughed.
Mu Ye was putting on a shirt and glanced at him, his eyes filled with affectionate ripples.
Song Jianchu stared at the red marks on Mu Ye’s shoulder from last night, feeling a bit embarrassed, and quickly shifted his gaze.
“What’s there to be embarrassed about?” Yin Chi chuckled, “You two have been living together for so long, and now it’s public. Meeting the parents in a few days, what’s the difference from getting married?”
“…”
Song Jianchu couldn’t find a rebuttal.
Mu Ye couldn’t stay still even while putting on his clothes. He stared at his ear for a few seconds and leaned over to gently bite it.
Song Jianchu didn’t notice Mu Ye approaching, and his ear suddenly tingled, causing him to gasp audibly.
He immediately used his eyes to signal not to make a fuss, fearing that they would be heard.
Mu Ye suddenly became unruly, his gaze darkened, and he hugged Song Jianchu from behind, changing positions and biting him several times.
Song Jianchu couldn’t dodge and could only silently endure the bites, feeling as if there were two leeches in the house.
After biting enough, Mu Ye kissed him, observing his expression with a hot and possessive gaze. He provocatively raised an eyebrow, reminding him not to forget his previous mistakes.
Song Jianchu: “…”
Being persistently stuck to even when putting on clothes, Song Jianchu couldn’t help but imagine what it would be like if he really married Teacher Mu…
He lowered his eyelashes, concealing the slight excitement and hidden anticipation in his eyes.
Living together like this for a lifetime didn’t seem bad at all.
Yin Chi heard a faint gasping sound and quickly asked, “What happened? Did you bump into something?”
Dragging the big “leech” on his back, Song Jianchu chuckled, “No, just wait, let it bite me.”
…
They bought souvenirs and drove to Mu Ye’s home.
Mother Mu came out with exquisite makeup, and her true age couldn’t be seen at all. She was the kind of person who would have guys on the street asking for her WeChat.
Song Jianchu hadn’t paid much attention to his appearance before, but this time he was amazed. He noticed the strong resemblance between Mu Ye’s facial features and his mother’s, indicating strong genetics.
Mother Mu greeted him warmly, looking much younger than her actual age, and Song Jianchu felt a bit embarrassed.
“Good child, you’ve gotten thinner,” Mother Mu said with concern. “Stay for a few more days this time, Auntie will take good care of you.”
Song Jianchu replied politely, “Thank you for having me.”
“Coincidentally, I’m also recuperating,” Mu Ye said. “I want to drink fish soup.”
“Not for you,” Mother Mu pretended to be dismissive. “Order takeout for yourself.”
Mu Ye: “…”
“We’ve been waiting for you,” Mother Mu held Song Jianchu’s hand and walked into the house. “Mu Mu has been waiting at the door for half a day.”
“Brother Little Bunny!” Mu Mu happily greeted them at the door, reaching out his hand. “I missed you! Are you feeling better?”
Song Jianchu hugged Mu Mu, “I’m all better now.”
Mu Mu asked, “Brother Little Bunny, are you my brother’s boyfriend?”
Song Jianchu nodded, “Yes.”
Mother Mu smiled and said, “You have good taste in choosing your brother.”
Mu Ye proudly asked, “Brother, am I impressive?”
“Brother! You’re amazing!” Mu Mu exclaimed excitedly. “I thought you were going to be single forever!”
Mu Ye: “…”
Mu Ye pinched Mu Mu’s face and said softly, “Why should I be single forever? Am I that bad in your eyes, Brother?”
Mother Mu slapped away Mu Ye’s hand, saying, “No bullying your sister! Look at how old you are!”
Song Jianchu lowered his eyes to hide his laughter.
After entering the house, Mother Mu started feeding Song Jianchu, offering him dishes and soup. She spoke softly, saying, “This soup is especially nourishing. Drink more. His dad is on a business trip, and when he returns tomorrow, we’ll go on a picnic. How’s your health now? Can you go out?”
Song Jianchu ate whatever was served to him and nodded, saying, “I can.”
Mu Ye was worried, “We should check the weather. It’s been a bit cold lately.”
“I checked the weather forecast. Tomorrow will be sunny, and it will warm up. It’ll be over 20 degrees during the day,” Mother Mu said, already looking forward to it. “So, I’ll start preparing tonight. If there’s something you like to eat, just let me know. If I can’t make it, I’ll learn.”
“No need to trouble yourself,” Song Jianchu immediately said. “I can eat anything.”
“You’re such a good child,” Mother Mu said, with fondness in her eyes, sighing. “Mu Ye, this big bad wolf of yours, must have fooled and teased you a lot, hasn’t he? Has he bullied you?”
Mu Ye had already finished eating and leaned against Song Jianchu bonelessly. He picked up Song Jianchu’s left hand and playfully bit his finger. “Have I bullied you?”
Song Jianchu replied, “No.”
Mu Ye smiled satisfactorily.
“You don’t need to speak up for him,” a mother knows her child best, Mother Mu glared at Mu Ye. “Mu Ye, you better behave yourself. If I ever find out that you’re bullying Jianchu, I’ll immediately turn your room into a pet room. From now on, you’ll sleep on the couch when you come back.”
Mu Mu whispered to Mu Ye, “Brother, you can sleep on a mattress in my room.”
Song Jianchu quietly finished his meal without complaining, while Mu Ye lazily stayed on him, smirking. “No, Brother wants to sleep with his boyfriend.”
Mu Mu: “…”
Brother has no shame.
Mother Mu couldn’t bear it anymore, “When your father and I were dating, we weren’t this clingy. Whose influence is this sticky behavior of yours? Can’t you let the family have a peaceful meal?”
Song Jianchu quickly finished his last bite and put down his chopsticks. “I’m full.”
“Jianchu, eat more, don’t mind him,” Mother Mu said gently. “You can rest assured that from now on, I’ll support you at home. If Mu Ye bothers you, just let me know, and I’ll personally deal with it.”
After finishing the meal, Mother Mu urged Song Jianchu to go upstairs and rest, while Mu Ye helped clean up the dining table.
Mu Mu mysteriously pulled Song Jianchu into the elevator and whispered, “Brother Little Bunny, come here. I’ll show you my brother’s dark history.”
Mu Ye’s dark history?
Song Jianchu was taken aback and couldn’t imagine that someone as perfect as Mu Ye would have a dark history.
Mu Mu took him to a room on the third floor that seemed like it hadn’t been lived in for a long time. It looked like a child’s room, with an old music sheet and comic books on the desk, along with various peculiar toys and models. The view outside the window was excellent, offering a clear view of the sky, flowers, and trees, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
Song Jianchu realized that this must have been Mu Ye’s childhood room and it had been preserved.
Although Mother Mu often complained about her son, she actually doted on him as a mother. This could be seen from Mu Ye’s personality.
Mu Ye must have had a happy childhood.
“This is Brother’s childhood room,” Mu Mu nervously closed the door and whispered, “Mom told me that he used to be very mischievous and didn’t like studying. He even scored zero on math tests in the first grade!”
Song Jianchu chuckled, “Is that so?”
“It’s true. Don’t be fooled by his intelligence now. He wasn’t always like this,” Mu Mu thought for a moment and said, “My mom said that he didn’t like studying because God opened a window for music and closed the door to knowledge for him. I heard that during his college entrance exams, he had more than ten tutors taking turns to help him catch up, and it was only after great difficulty that he was able to get into a music college.”
Song Jianchu covered his nose with his hand and his shoulders shook.
Song Jianchu walked around the room, carefully surveying each small item.
He picked up the music sheet on the desk, which was crudely drawn with a pencil. In his mind, he imagined a scene where little Mu Ye leaned on the table, scribbling with a pencil, while outside the window, the spring blossomed, accompanied by the calm sound of the wind and chirping sparrows.
Song Jianchu suddenly felt a bit envious as he thought about his own dull and uninteresting childhood.
“What secret whispers are you exchanging behind my back?” Mu Ye pushed the door open and entered.
Mu Mu nervously maneuvered his wheelchair to escape, saying, “I-I didn’t say anything.”
Mu Ye narrowed his eyes, “Hmm, it’s better if you didn’t say anything.”
“Mom!” Mu Mu ran away while calling out with a grievance, “Brother is being mean to me!”
Mu Ye laughed in exasperation, “You’ve even learned to tattle now?”
Mother Mu angrily shouted from downstairs, “Mu Ye! Make amends and stop bullying your sister!”
Mu Ye: “…”
Mu Ye closed the door with a weary heart and crawled onto Song Jianchu’s back, pretending to be reluctant. “Chu Chu, you’re the only one who treats me well.”
Song Jianchu picked up a primary school workbook and noticed a strange symbol that often appeared in the corners of the pages. Curiously, he asked, “Mu Ye, what does this symbol mean?”
Mu Ye was in a good mood and said, “It’s a little magic. I saw it in a book when I was a child. Drawing it would summon a sprite to help me fulfill my wishes.”
With such a happy growing environment, were there things that little Mu Ye couldn’t have?
Song Jianchu asked, “What wish do you want to fulfill?”
Mu Ye recalled, “I wanted a playmate when I was little.”
“Didn’t you have anyone to play with?” Song Jianchu was puzzled.
“No, I didn’t have many friends since I was little,” Mu Ye said. “I heard that I was a bit withdrawn when I was young and didn’t talk to other kids at school. I wanted to play with them in my heart, but I wasn’t good at communicating.”
Song Jianchu suddenly felt a bit uneasy and asked, “Does this magic really work?”
Mu Ye thought for a moment and said, “I used to think I was being deceived, but now it seems like it was real.”
Song Jianchu wanted to look at Mu Ye’s face and accidentally bumped his cheek against Mu Ye’s soft lips.
Mu Ye chuckled in his ear, “You’ve arrived.”