Bo Xin was melancholic for a moment, then snapped back. "But this accident has its benefits—see, the crisis is over."
Not only was it over, but her father would also be full of guilt.
Now, through the gap in his shirt, she could see the scar on his abdomen. That car accident must have been really serious.
She wanted to take a closer look, but Ji Xingzhi turned sideways, hiding it. When his arm was injured, his first reaction was to cut off the sleeve.
Dressed so cautiously—who was he guarding against?
"Did that car accident damage your kidney?"
Even though he was looking for the child, Ji Xingzhi cared that Bo Xin had never come to see him.
"Aren’t you a doctor? Can’t you tell?"
"Yes, I can’t."
Ji Xingzhi shut his mouth, clearly frustrated by Bo Xin’s feigned ignorance.
He touched his abdomen. At that moment, he felt the pulling pain from the wound. Now it felt much better. On the way, Bo Xin kept reaching out to touch him—it was weird.
He didn’t rush to change clothes. "Since the ground is broken, when should we bring the kids over?"
He thought Jiang Yuxu might also want to experience it.
The care of grandparents.
"We can go now if you’re okay." The kids were on break anyway.
Bo Xin stepped outside and saw Bo Xiao’s car pulling in. Through the window, his expression was terrified, as if he’d done something guilty.
He really couldn’t hide anything.
As soon as he got out, Bo Zheng’s fist hit him.
"You knew about both your brother-in-law’s injury and hospitalization and your sister’s swapped child, didn’t you?"
Bo Xiao knew he couldn’t hide it, so he quickly clarified.
"My sister told me not to tell."
"Didn’t I warn you before? When your sister asks you to keep something, you should tell me immediately!"
If he told, Mom and Dad wouldn’t protect him, but betraying his sister was more terrifying than betraying them.
He wasn’t stupid, so he knew what to choose.
In the empty hallway, Ji Xingzhi simply put on a loose jacket. In early spring, it wasn’t conspicuous.
He was experiencing the true dynamics of the Bo family for the first time.
He thought Bo Xin didn’t need to feel guilty. Even if she had really made a mistake, she’d still get this kind of VIP treatment.
"So what are you afraid of?"
"Seeing my brother get scolded makes me afraid easily."
"Are you going to stop them?"
Bo Xin shook her head. "No, I enjoy watching."
Ji Xingzhi deeply felt Bo Xin’s maliciousness, and also, being Bo Xin’s younger brother was no easy task.
One went to pick up Ji Yanyi, the other to pick up Jiang Yuxu.
Bo Xin knew where Yanyi’s friend lived; Ji Xingzhi didn’t, so they decided to split up.
In a short time, Ji Xingzhi returned home, unlocked the door, and Jiang Yuxu ran over excitedly. The moment he saw him, the brightness in his eyes vanished instantly.
Amazing—he could see the kid’s face change.
Ji Xingzhi remembered the lesson from last time and kept his hands in his pockets to suppress the urge to grab him.
"Let’s go. You’re going to see your grandparents."
Jiang Yuxu was wary. "Why are you taking me?"
Good, Ji Xingzhi nodded. At least this way the kid wouldn’t go with strangers.
"Although I really want to tape your mom’s photo to me and make you come, for your mental health, I think it’s better not to."
Jiang Yuxu couldn’t imagine it. His face was full of disgust.
"You’re really disgusting."
Ji Xingzhi remembered that this kid never used a subject when speaking, but when calling him 'disgusting,' he made sure to include one.
Ji Xingzhi: "..."
"If you don’t want to be left behind, hurry up."
Jiang Yuxu grabbed the doorknob. He hesitated. Grandparents were Mom’s parents. If he was late for the first meeting, he might leave a bad impression.
But he didn’t want to be easily manipulated by this man.
He changed clothes and, when he got downstairs, pretended to be surprised. "Didn’t you say you were leaving?"
Who did this kid take after in holding grudges?
Ji Xingzhi’s mind flashed to Bo Xin’s face.
Even though he wanted to walk away with his long legs, he was an adult and had to yield to the willful child.
"Mm... I’m waiting for you."
Jiang Yuxu was stunned for a moment, then dropped his defensive posture.
Ji Xingzhi gave a snide laugh, only to see the kid bristle again.
Ji Xingzhi: "..."
Sometimes he really hated this mouth of his, always reacting faster than its owner’s intentions.
Author's note:
None.