I'm In Love With the Guy I Grew Up With

Chapter 1146: Extra – Leisurely Xichen 27

When Xiao’s mother spoke, not only Xiao Xichen but even Cheng Youran was dumbfounded!

What the hell?

Not biological?

"Mom, do you mean that big brother and second brother aren’t your biological sons? But you’re dad’s only wife!" Xiao Xichen was anxious.

Xiao’s mother’s eyes reflected humiliation, "Years ago, your father and I were married for years without a child. Those two children... were born to your father and another woman... For the sake of reputation, it was declared that they were my sons."

With just a few words, one could glimpse the bitterness a woman has endured all these years.

Not only having to endure her husband’s betrayal but also having to treat those two children as her own, what a torment for a woman?

Xiao Xichen shot up abruptly, fists clenched, his gaze fierce, "Mom, who is that woman? How could dad... how could he...!!"

The anger charged wildly through his nerves.

Xiao’s mother smiled calmly, "There’s no point in pursuing these matters any longer. Mom only hopes you will inherit the Xiao Family, son. Don’t underestimate inheriting the Xiao Family. Only when you stand tall do you have the power to protect the ones you care about."

Xiao Xichen was silent for a long time before he said, "Mom, I understand."

Xiao’s mother took out a business card from her bag, taking Cheng Youran’s small hand and placed it in her palm.

Although her tone was not particularly gentle, it nonetheless showed a willingness to get along well with her.

"I apologize for using your mother as leverage before, but from my standpoint, I think my son should find a girl from a good family background, which would greatly benefit him in inheriting the Xiao Family. However, it seems I have become the person I despise the most." Xiao’s mother’s tone sounded very bitter, "Back then, I too was... arranged into marriage by my parents and I couldn’t refuse. Now I am arranging my son’s marriage... Doesn’t it sound pitiful?

I’ve thought about it, at least I should give you a choice. A time limit of one year, if Xichen gets the inheritance and you two still truly love each other, then I will help you convince Xichen’s father and everyone in the Xiao Family that from now on, no one can stop you from being together.

This business card is of a doctor who has done a lot of research on breast cancer, you can contact her, she might be able to help your mother."

After hearing this, Cheng Youran’s lips moved slightly, and she whispered, "Thank you, Auntie."

"I’m tired, you two should go." Xiao’s mother waved her hand and smiled.

That smile finally shed the usual hypocrisy and courtesy, no longer looking like it had been practiced in front of a mirror. Cheng Youran found that Xiao’s mother actually looked especially lovely when she smiled.

Xiao Xichen’s appearance took after his father, but his expression was very similar to his mother’s; their smiles were remarkably alike.

She helped support Xiao Xichen as they walked out. Xiao Xichen limped slowly, and Cheng Youran tugged at his arm. Xiao Xichen stopped, puzzled, "What’s wrong?"

Cheng Youran patted her own shoulder, "I’ll carry you."

Naturally thick-skinned Xiao Xichen was startled at this point, "You Ruran, what do you mean! I still have my pride! I’m a dignified man, I’m not going to let you, a girl, carry me!"

"You can carry me, why can’t I carry you?" Cheng Youran tilted her head, her smile was pure and warm, "Xiao Xichen, are you feeling shy?"

Xiao Xichen, who was hit right in his sore spot, blushed and his ears burned.

Boo hoo, what should I do when my girlfriend flirts with me?