Raising You This Small Stuff

Chapter 59.1 Du Du meets the parents!

“Mo Yi Yan, let go!” Mother Mo had never felt so humiliated before. After ten minutes had passed, she had drunk water and the doctor had come to examine her, but Mo Yi Yan was still clutching Chen Jiao as if he was possessed.

Chen Jiao, who already had an expression that he was being bullied was standing by the edge of the bed like a scared little animal, not daring to move.

Mo Yi Yan maintained the same position stubbornly, only, the strength of his grip had loosened slightly.

“Chen Jiao?”

It was unknown how many times Mo Yi Yan had called out to determine the identity of the person in front of him, but Chen Jiao still responded patiently, “Yes.”

“You’ve been… following Yi Cheng around?”

Knowing that Mo Yi Yan still didn’t quite believe that he was the fat assistant from before, he nodded in a slightly awkward manner and tried to pull his wrist out again, “President Mo, why don’t I pour another glass of water for you?”

It was only then that Mo Yi Yan woke up as if from a dream. After making sure that he wasn’t going to leave and was only going to pour him a glass of water, he let go.

Mother Mo pulled Mo Yixu out of the ward, a stern expression on her face, “What exactly happened just now?”

Mo Yixu explained the whole story, “It’s probably because big brother is still a bit unstable after waking up. I just wanted to help brother Chen. Mom, don’t get any ideas.”

Hearing his explanation, Mother Mo relaxed a little. One son liking men was enough, another one would be too much for her heart to bear.

“But this Chen Jiao is quite pleasing to the eye. I’ve seen him working beside Yi Cheng a few times. He’s very down-to-earth, much better than the ones your brother had around him before.” She looked at Chen Jiao who was in the hospital room holding the water for Mo Yi Yan to drink.

Seeing the opportunity, Mo Yixu struck immediately, “Then your meaning is that you support big brother and brother Chen being together?” Seeing what had happened today, he had already guessed in his heart that his big brother and Chen Jiao were very close.

Mother Mo frowned thoughtfully then finally sighed, “You know your big brother is sick, so if I find out that he really likes him, mum won’t stop him, but you and your second brother must not repeat the same mistake, understand?”

Mo Yixu wasn’t worried about himself, but at the thought of Mo Yi Cheng and Du Du, he couldn’t help but worry a little. He forced a smile, “Mom, you… can rest assured.”

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After hesitating for a few moments, Yuan Suo decided to agree to the interview, as drawing had always been his first love. Moreover the comics was based on his life with Mo Yi Cheng and it had a profound meaning. He didn’t want to miss the chance to communicate with his readers.

“Don’t worry, the choice of location for this kind of interview is flexible and I’ll be by your side when the time comes.” Mo Yi Cheng discovered that ever since the little thing had agreed to the live interview, he had been in a constant state of nervousness.

“Hmm.” Seeing Mo Yi Cheng’s encouraging look, Yuan Suo’s confidence grew immediately.

“Don’t be afraid when you see big brother later. He seems a little difficult to get along with, but he will definitely like you.” After the commercial shoot, Mo Yi Cheng took Yuan Suo to the hospital to visit the patient at the first chance.

Yuan Suo froze for a moment then asked, “Why… why will he definitely like me?”

Mo Yi Cheng smiled and moved forward, almost touching the tip of his upturned nose, “My Du Du is so cute, how could anyone not like him?”

Yuan Suo blushed and afraid of being overheard, glanced subconsciously at the driver in the front. The driver was still sitting upright, but the stiffness of his neck betrayed him.

The driver followed behind Mo Yi Cheng and Yuan Suo with a fruit basket in his hand.

From a distance, the two saw the tall teenager standing at the entrance of the ward. Likewise, Mo Yixu also saw his second brother and approached him quickly.

“Yixu, why are you out here?” Mo Yi Cheng was a little surprised.

Mo Yixu’s mouth moved. He organized his words then said, “The situation inside… is rather complicated. You’d better go and see for yourself.”

Actually, based on Mo Yi Yan’s personality, with such an injury he would have been discharged from hospital last night and at the very least, would have returned to work today without a trace of vulnerability in front of others. But this time he was unusually cooperative with the doctor and stayed in hospital for observation, and after the doctor confirmed that he was fine and okay to be discharged at any time, he suddenly felt a bit dizzy and insisted on undergoing another round of tests. The doctor had no choice but to keep him in the hospital for observation after finding nothing unusual, besides, there were plenty of beds in the private hospital anyway.

Holding Yuan Suo’s hand, Mo Yi Cheng walked towards the ward and knocked on the door. A response sounded from inside, it was Chen Jiao’s voice, and the two entered.

He couldn’t help but raise a brow when he saw his big brother lying on the hospital bed strangely in a sick suit. There was unexpectedly no video with the remote control for today’s routine meeting?

Chapter 59.2 Du Du meets the parents!

“Mo Ge, Du Du, you guys are here.” Seeing Mo Yi Cheng and Yuan Suo, Chen Jiao put the half peeled apple in his hand down and stood up.

Mo Yi Cheng nodded, “You’re tired, right?”

Chen Jiao, “It’s okay, I’m not tired.”

Mo Yi Yan on the hospital bed frowned unhappily, “Yi Cheng, Chen Jiao is older than you. It’s best if he doesn’t call you Mo Ge from now on.”

“Okay.” Mo Yi Cheng was rather puzzled, but still said, “This name is because of a misunderstanding at the beginning, and it is also long overdue to be changed.”

Chen Jiao made an ‘ah’ sound, a little embarrassed. He had already gotten used to calling him that, if he changed it, what should he call him?

Mo Yi Yan seemed to have guessed what was on his mind and said without the expression on his face changing, “Just call him the same way I call him.”

If he had been in the dark before, now it would be impossible to say that he hadn’t seen the clues. Mo Yi Cheng’s gaze swept over the faces of Chen Jiao and his big brother, but he kept his mouth shut.

Chen Jiao’s eyes dodged, but Mo Yi Yan’s eyes were open and honest. He sat up when he saw Yuan Suo standing behind Mo Yi Cheng.

Yuan Suo was a little frightened by Mo Yi Yan’s gaze. Although his eyebrows were similar to Mo Yi Cheng’s, the man in front of him was as cold as a piece of ice, making people not dare approach him.

“Big… big brother.” This was the title Mo Yi Cheng had taught him beforehand.

“Hello.” Mo Yi Yan judged from the voice and general outline that this was someone he hadn’t met before, but he unexpectedly called him big brother. He had originally thought that he was Mo Yi Cheng’s new assistant, but since he called him big brother, then it had a deeper meaning.

He turned to look at Mo Yi Cheng.

Mo Yi Cheng smiled and took Yuan Suo’s hand , “This is Yuan Suo, nickname Du Du, my lover.”

“What?!” The word ‘lover’ obviously struck a nerve in Mo Yi Yan, causing the man who was always calm and collected to be unable to help but raise his voice.

Chen Jiao’s eyes widened in surprise as well. There was nothing wrong with Mo Yi Cheng and Du Du being close on a daily basis, but the two falling in love was something he had never considered.

Mo Yi Cheng felt the small hand he was holding in his tremble a little. He squeezed it slightly then said: “Big brother, what are you so excited for? I’m just rehearsing meeting the parents here. If I really bring him home, is this the reaction he’s going to receive?”

Meet… meeting the parents? Yuan Suo’s mind went blank. The novels and dramas all said that an elder brother was like a father and Mo Yi Cheng’s father had passed away a long time ago. Mo Yi Yan was the eldest brother so that meant he was the father. He became even more nervous when he thought about this. He gritted his teeth hard so that they wouldn’t chatter, then in front of the shocked eyes of everyone — bowed deeply before Mo Yi Yan.

“He he hello big brother! I’m…. I’m Du…. Yuan Suo, meeting for the first time, please, please take care of me.” He gave a sincere ninety degree bow.

“Pfft…” Mo Yixu, who had happened to see this scene when he pushed the door in burst out laughing.

Mo Yi Cheng didn’t expect that his comfort would backfire. He covered his mouth and coughed lightly in embarrassment.

The corners of Mo Yi Yan’s mouth twitched, “Get… get up.” This kind of big gift, especially lying on a hospital bed, it was better not to accept it.

The bangs in front of Yuan Suo’s forehead had become a little messy from the force of his bow just now and his little face was flushed red, “Thank you, big brother!”

After a few more minutes of small talk, Mo Yi Cheng asked to talk to his big brother alone for a few minutes. He told Mo Yixu to keep an eye on Du Du and not to let him run around. The expression on Mo Yixu’s face as he left the ward was, ‘too full of dog food, second brother, I don’t want to eat more’.

Chen Jiao followed them out as if he had been pardoned. Although he liked Mo Yi Yan, this kind of sudden and unexplained ‘passion’ was too much for him to bear. From yesterday when Mo Yi Yan woke up until now, apart from going to the bathroom, he hardly escaped Mo Yi Yan’s sight. It was fine if Chen Jiao helped to set up his food, but then he asked him to help peel the fruit. It was hard not to be nervous and exhausted from being watched attentively like this by the person you’ve always had a crush on.

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Everyone had gone out.

Only the two brothers were left in the ward.

The two men asked almost simultaneously.

“Are you serious?”

After a moment of silence, Mo Yi Yan said first, “Do you know that the road of same-sex love isn’t a good one, especially with your status as a public figure?”

Mo Yi Cheng interrupted his big brother with a serious expression, “I know.”

“… Alright. You’ve grown up and can make your own decisions.” Mo Yi Yan said with a rare smile on his face, “Only I didn’t expect that the second daughter-in-law… that mum has been waiting for for so many years is a man.”

The corners of Mo Yi Cheng’s mouth couldn’t help but hook up as well, “Yes, I have to find the right time to tell mum, but it’s good to hear Yixu say that he has a girlfriend outside the country and that their relationship is very strong. He’s ready to bring her back after he graduates.”

Mo Yi Yan nodded, “It’s good news.”

Mo Yi Cheng curbed the smile on his face and became serious once more, “Big brother, are you… serious about Chen Jiao?” Mo Yi Yan had had a lot of people around him over the years, but it seems he’d never been moved to have true feelings for any of them, “Chen Jiao is different from those people. He’s soft natured and easy to bully. He treats the people around him very well and his feelings are very sincere, so if it’s the same as usual for big brother….”

“This time it’s different.” Mo Yi Yan didn’t wait for him to finish. A huge storm seemed to be brewing in his pair of cold eyes, “This time, I’ve finally found it.”

“Found it?” Mo Yi Cheng didn’t understand.

Mo Yi Yan wanted to say something but then stopped. Finally he pursed his lips and said, “There are certain things that can’t be explained clearly in a few words. Between him and I, what everyone, including myself, saw before was just the shards created by the blade on the ice, and what lay beneath the ice that was magnificent enough to shake the whole world….. has finally been broken through.”