Chapter 59 The Favored Little Flower

After hearing Madam Mu’s question, Chu Yunxi pursed her lips and gathered the courage to whisper, “It’s… It’s raised by Mu Xiwan!”

Following her words, Chu Yunxi quickly pretended to be anxious and explained, “Grandma, please don’t blame Mu Xiwan, she didn’t know you don’t like grandpa raising birds!”

Her eyes were full of worry and urgency, genuinely concerned for  Mu Xiwan.

 Mu Xiwan rolled her eyes helplessly; having a tea-scented white lotus flower in the house was somewhat annoying!

Before she could say anything, Grandpa Mu gave Chu Yunxi a meaningful look, then turned to Madam Mu and said, “Darling, this little bird is called Xiaohua, very intelligent. It doesn’t make a mess, and the most remarkable thing is it understands what we say!”

Grandpa Mu’s tone was filled with pride and affection, as if presenting a rare treasure.

“Really?” Madam Mu asked, somewhat incredulous.

“Of course, am I lying to you? Xiaohua, come and greet my wife!” Grandpa Mu confidently said, showing his trust in Xiaohua.

After hearing Grandpa Mu’s words, Xiaohua first flew off his shoulder, then flew in front of Madam Mu, showing off its pleasant voice, calling out to Madam Mu as if coquettish.

Madam Mu looked surprised, “It… It really understands?” She reached out to gently touch Xiaohua, full of disbelief.

Seeing Madam Mu’s astonishment, Grandpa Mu instructed, “Darling, raise your arm!”

Madam Mu followed his instructions, slowly raising her arm.

Then Xiaohua stood steadily on Madam Mu’s arm, nuzzling her shoulder with its head. The intimate gesture made it seem like they were already familiar.

But who could resist a cute and charming little creature’s coquettishness? Soon, Xiaohua captivated the two most authoritative elders in the Mu family.

 Mu Xiwan regained her thoughts, looking at Xiaohua still leaning on her shoulder, somewhat helplessly taking Xiaohua to the community square. The gentle morning sunlight bathed the earth, a light breeze bringing a coolness.

Before reaching the square, Mu Xiwan noticed a slowly moving purple halo. She blinked, admiring it. Despite her envy, she resigned herself to starting her morning run.

Meanwhile, Ye Moyan, as Mu Xiwan approached the square, noticed her. For some reason, today when he came to the playground for a morning run, he couldn’t help but glance in Mu Xiwan’s direction.

Unsure if the girl would come for a run today, he kept running in circles. He arrived earlier today, and just as he was about to leave, he saw her approaching. In that moment, an indescribable joy surged within him.

Thinking of this, Ye Moyan involuntarily increased his speed. However, before he could get close to Mu Xiwan, he saw a colorful little thing perched on her shoulder rushing towards him like lightning.

Ye Moyan instinctively reached out and caught it. Upon closer inspection, he realized it resembled a bird but couldn’t identify the species.

The bird seemed to be enjoying something in his hand, leaving Ye Moyan puzzled. What was it doing?

As Mu Xiwan felt a lightness on her shoulder, she chuckled, “Xiaohua, you should have come down earlier. You really need to lose weight, you know?” Her voice carried a hint of teasing and helplessness.

After waiting for a while without a response from Xiaohua, Mu Xiwan stopped in surprise, looking around for traces of Xiaohua.

“Until she turned around, she saw that Xiaohua was actually staying in that purple mist. Mu Xiwan, seeing this scene, hurried over.

“Sorry, my little bird is a bit naughty and disturbed you!” Mu Xiwan said apologetically to Ye Moyan.

Mu Xiwan then quickly shouted at Xiaohua, “Xiaohua, what are you doing? Why don’t you come over here quickly!”

Upon hearing Mu Xiwan’s words, Xiaohua just gave a low call to Mu Xiwan and continued to enjoy with its eyes closed. It seemed like everything around it was irrelevant, as it was immersed in a wonderful feeling that it couldn’t extricate itself from.

Mu Xiwan looked at the uncooperative Xiaohua and thought to herself that this little flower had actually been bought by this mere spiritual energy. For this spiritual energy, it didn’t even listen to its owner. Well, she also wanted this spiritual energy! Her heart was filled with helplessness and a hint of embarrassment.

Ye Moyan chuckled as he watched the reactions of the bird and the person. He raised the little flower in his hand and asked with some confusion, “What is this little bird doing?” His voice was deep and magnetic, like a mellow wine, intoxicating.

Although she had heard Ye Moyan’s voice before, Mu Xiwan still found this man’s voice really pleasant.

After hearing Ye Moyan’s words, Mu Xiwan walked up to him a bit embarrassed, took the little flower from his hand, and said somewhat sheepishly, “It seems like it’s tired, so it’s sleeping… yes, it’s sleeping!” Her eyes flickered, apparently even she felt that this excuse was a bit far-fetched.

Besides this reason, Mu Xiwan really couldn’t think of a second reason. At this point, she regretted bringing Xiaohua out!

Mu Xiwan looked at Ye Moyan, who was still looking at her, and said apologetically, “Um… I’m really sorry for disturbing you!”

Because of this farce, Mu Xiwan lost the desire to continue her morning run. She nodded apologetically at Ye Moyan and then left the square. Her steps were hurried, carrying a hint of escape.

Ye Moyan watched Mu Xiwan leave, only hearing her voice faintly coming back, “Xiaohua, you’re really embarrassing me. I shouldn’t have brought you here today. No, I won’t bring you here for my morning runs in the future!”

Upon hearing Mu Xiwan’s words, Xiaohua also called out in a somewhat aggrieved manner. Ye Moyan watched the backs of the two, not even noticing the slight upward curve of his lips.

Ye Moyan had rushed back from the military last night because it was the weekend. Today, he was attending the welcome banquet of the Mu family’s little girl, followed by the news of his grandfather’s check-up not being good.

Thinking of his grandfather’s check-up results, Ye Moyan’s mood became slightly heavier. When the doctor did a brain scan on his grandfather, he found a small thing wriggling near his grandfather’s brain. The existence of that thing was like a time bomb, keeping his heart in suspense.

However, the doctor was not sure what it was, but based on the observations of the past few days, the doctor found that the little thing was getting closer to his grandfather’s brain. This situation plunged the entire Ye family into anxiety and unease.

The little thing was right at the cerebral artery, making it impossible for the doctor to operate. Without surgery, the closer the little thing got to the brain, the greater the danger!

Coincidentally, Ye Moyan was attending the Mu family’s banquet today at noon, and in the afternoon, several experts from various hospitals would come together to consult on his grandfather’s condition.

Ye Moyan was somewhat puzzled as to why Mu Grandfather had persuaded his own grandfather to undergo the check-up and had always emphasized the need for a brain scan.”