Rebirth, but baby, where are you?

Chapter 40

Editor: Princess

Qin Huanxi drank the delicious and nourishing porridge that the kitchen had prepared, and his strength finally returned somewhat. This body had previously suffered severe trauma, so although he had persisted in exercising daily during this period, occasionally sparring with Mo Shaoheng, it ultimately couldn’t withstand the torment of being drugged.

As for the results of sparring with Mo Shaoheng, it was better left unmentioned!

Qin Huanxi went to the bathroom to take a shower. When he came out, he saw Mo Shaoheng sitting on the sofa, flipping through Mo Siyuan’s storybook. He suddenly remembered his earlier proposal and sat down beside Mo Shaoheng, expressing his regret: “We had originally planned to take Xiao Yuan to the tea estate this weekend, but not only did we fail to go to the tea estate, we also made Xiao Yuan worry about me so much.”

While drinking the porridge earlier, he had heard Su Yang mention that when Mo Shaoheng carried him back last night, Mo Siyuan thought something had happened to him. Before everyone could explain, his little treasure had burst into tears with a loud “wah”. Su Yang and Mo Shanshan had coaxed him for a long time before his little one, still sobbing, kept asking repeatedly, “What happened to Big brother Huanxi?”

Hearing this, Qin Huanxi felt both heartache and deep satisfaction. His precious child was just so adorable, knowing how to care for others at such a young age.

Mo Shaoheng wrapped his arm around Qin Huanxi’s shoulder gently, his voice soft: “It’s fine. We’ll go next week.”

Qin Huanxi nodded lightly and covered his mouth as he yawned. Having eaten and drunk his fill, he was feeling drowsy again. Actually, he really wanted to go out for a walk since lying in bed for a day and night had left his back and waist aching. However, the drug’s effects hadn’t worn off completely, and Mo Shaoheng would not allow him to be willful.

“If you’re tired, continue sleeping. I’ll help you request leave from school tomorrow.” Mo Shaoheng tightened his hold on Qin Huanxi’s arm.

Qin Huanxi shook his head: “I think I won’t need to request leave. After sleeping another night, I should be fine tomorrow.”

Mo Shaoheng’s brows immediately furrowed as he looked at him disapprovingly.

Qin Huanxi chuckled softly: “I promise you, if the drug’s effects haven’t worn off tomorrow, I’ll obediently stay home and rest. Wait until tomorrow morning when I wake up, then let Dr. Shen examine me once more. If Dr. Shen says I still need rest, Uncle Mo can help me request leave then.”

Only then did Mo Shaoheng agree reluctantly. He stood up silently then, under Qin Huanxi’s puzzled gaze, pulled him up from the sofa, scooped him up horizontally in his arms, and walked toward the large bed in the center of the room.

“Mo Shaoheng…” Qin Huanxi was startled and instinctively raised his arms to encircle Mo Shaoheng’s neck. In his urgency, he called out Mo Shaoheng’s name for the first time. Before his rebirth, he and Mo Shaoheng had always called each other by their names, but after rebirth, probably due to his significantly reduced age, even the address “Uncle Mo” had become extremely natural.

Mo Shaoheng looked down at him and the corners of his lips suddenly curved as he said teasingly: “Finally not calling me Uncle Mo anymore?”

“Uncle Mo!” Qin Huanxi simply gave up struggling. After all, without needing to ask, he knew who had carried him back last night. He had already lost enough face, so he raised his chin slightly and narrowed his eyes: “Uncle Mo seems to have been particularly concerned about this form of address from the very first day. Shanshan, Su Yang, and I are of the same generation, so I should naturally call you Uncle Mo.”

Mo Shaoheng looked at him silently and gently placed him on the bed, leaning over him: “No, I can consider this to be… a special interest between you and me!”

Qin Huanxi looked up at Mo Shaoheng, who was hovering over him, and saw his own face clearly reflected in the other’s dark eyes. He suddenly realized that he seemed to have been teased. He calmly pulled up the blanket to cover his body and turned to face away from Mo Shaoheng: “Uncle Mo, I’m going to sleep now. Please help me turn off the lights.”

Mo Shaoheng’s low laughter echoed particularly clearly in the spacious room, sounding especially deep and rich.

Qin Huanxi pulled the blanket tighter, but his reddened ears betrayed his current state of embarrassment and annoyance. He forced himself to close his eyes, ignoring the gaze that lingered on his body for a long time without leaving. However perhaps Mo Shaoheng’s presence gave him an extraordinary sense of security, because he gradually became drowsy and unknowingly fell asleep.

In his drowsy state, he seemed to hear an extremely gentle “Ning Xue”, followed by something warm and moist touching the corners of his lips.

The next morning, Qin Huanxi woke up early to see Mo Shaoheng lying beside him, giving him another illusion of temporal displacement.

Mo Shaoheng was quite composed. The moment Qin Huanxi stirred, he noticed and looked at him very calmly.

“Ahem!” Qin Huanxi maintained a calm expression as he lifted the blanket and got out of bed. “I’m going to wash up.”

Mo Shaoheng watched his rarely flustered retreating figure, and the smile at the corners of his lips became increasingly cunning. He walked out of the room and summoned the butler, instructing him to notify the family doctor to come examine Qin Huanxi’s condition.

After washing up and changing clothes, Qin Huanxi came downstairs to see Shen Yu sitting on the sofa chatting with Mo Siyuan. He had a deep impression of this family doctor, who was professionally knowledgeable and capable, but somewhat excitable and seemed to be the type who was single-minded to the extreme, with a boundless and unreliable brain capacity.

“Big brother Huanxi!” Seeing Qin Huanxi come downstairs, Mo Siyuan ran towards him barefoot.

Qin Huanxi bent down to pick him up: “Good morning, Xiao Yuan.”

“Good morning, Big brother Huanxi.” Mo Siyuan wrapped his arms around Qin Huanxi’s arm, overjoyed that Big brother Huanxi was finally well.

“Young Master Qin, good morning!” Seeing Qin Huanxi, Shen Yu immediately jumped up from the sofa.

“Good morning, Dr. Shen.” Qin Huanxi smiled gently.

Faced with Qin Huanxi’s smile, Shen Yu instantly blushed and couldn’t react for a long time.

Qin Huanxi was getting anxious for him and kindly asked: “Should we start the physical examination now?”

Shen Yu trembled all over and said seriously: “Yes, fasting physical examination.”

Qin Huanxi had slept naturally until he woke up last night, and his spirits were particularly good this morning, so the examination results were as he had expected. Although his body was still somewhat weak, there was absolutely no problem with him returning to school for classes. Mo Shaoheng had nothing to say and could only drive him to school.

The car stopped at the plaza in front of T University’s main gate.

Mo Shaoheng accompanied him out of the car: “I’ll pick you up after class and accompany you to see Grandfather Qin. Shanshan will pick Xiao Yuan up.”

Qin Huanxi nodded: “Alright, then I’ll go in first.”

Qin Huanxi really felt somewhat uncertain about how to face Old master Qin. The old man genuinely loved and doted on the original owner, his grandson and had high hopes for him. Previously, he had always played the role of an obedient and sensible grandson in front of the old man, focusing wholeheartedly on practicing violin and asking about nothing else in the world.

If yesterday’s incident had not occurred, he would have continued to play the role of the grandson who brought the old man the most comfort. Unfortunately, now in the old man’s heart, he was probably drifting further and further from that beautiful image. The grandson who didn’t understand worldly affairs had become a cruel person who would ruthlessly shoot others, and he had become entangled with a group of troublesome people.

Qin Huanxi sighed softly. What had to come would come, and he couldn’t hide from it. He could continue following the original owner’s life trajectory: attending classes, practicing, participating in competitions and concerts, in endless cycles. However unfortunately, his soul was still Ning Xue, and Ning Xue carried too much hatred. He had once thought that after the dust settled, he would truly become Qin Huanxi in this lifetime.

Throughout the day, Qin Huanxi thought about many things. During this time, Mo Shaoheng called him several times to inquire about his physical condition and occasionally sent him messages to chat. He didn’t know if it was his imagination, but he felt that after this incident, Mo Shaoheng’s attitude toward him had become increasingly strangely ambiguous.

He didn’t deny his favorable feelings toward Mo Shaoheng, because apart from Mo Shaoheng being Mo Siyuan’s other father, more importantly, he liked the feeling of being with Mo Shaoheng. They shared a kind of tacit understanding that allowed him to relax completely. Many things didn’t need much explanation for them to understand and comprehend each other.

He had imagined countless times that if Mo Shaoheng expressed his feelings for him, he would probably find it very difficult to refuse.

After the afternoon classes ended, he had just walked out of the school gate when he saw that Mo Shaoheng’s car had already arrived.

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Having not returned to the Qin residence for just two days, when facing this beautiful and magnificent estate, Qin Huanxi actually felt somewhat estranged. Although he would stay overnight at the Mo residence when Mo Siyuan acted coquettishly, he also understood propriety. No matter how much he wanted to stay by Mo Shaoheng’s side, he would still frequently return to the Qin residence to live.

As soon as the butler saw Qin Huanxi, he immediately approached: “Young Master, you’ve finally returned. The master was very worried about you.”

After the butler finished speaking, he turned to Mo Shaoheng: “President Mo, please!”

Qin Huanxi and Mo Shaoheng followed the butler into the main courtyard. The old man was sitting on the sofa drinking tea. When he saw the two enter, he immediately handed his teacup to the butler and walked to Qin Huanxi, examining him carefully.

“Grandfather…” Qin Huanxi felt somewhat uncertain and could only call out gently.

Old Master Qin sighed and pulled his precious grandson to sit on the sofa, patting his hand: “I’ve already heard from Shaoheng about your situation. Huanxi, I know you’re brooding over certain things, but whatever you want to do, must you hide it even from your grandfather?”

Qin Huanxi blinked, somewhat puzzled, and turned to look at Mo Shaoheng.

Mo Shaoheng placed his hand on Qin Huanxi’s shoulder and said calmly: “I told Grandfather Qin about you learning marksmanship from me.”

Qin Huanxi’s heart skipped a beat. He always felt that Mo Shaoheng’s tone in saying this sentence had some double meaning worth pondering, however he quickly understood Mo Shaoheng’s intention. To say he wasn’t moved would be absolutely impossible, but at this moment, he could only suppress this emotion deep in his heart.

“Grandfather, I’m sorry, but as you said, many things have already happened, and I cannot pretend not to see them. This time I was fortunate to escape death, but what if there’s something even more ruthless waiting for me next time? I can’t sit and wait for death without any preparation.” Qin Huanxi spoke from his heart.

Old Master Qin remained silent, but his eyes showed a trace of melancholy and vicissitude.

Mo Shaoheng exchanged a glance with Qin Huanxi and said earnestly: “I believe Grandfather Qin hasn’t forgotten Huanxi’s car accident not long ago. Whether it was truly an accident, everyone knows in their hearts. Huanxi is now Xiao Yuan’s family tutor and also my important… friend. I want to teach him some self-defense skills so that if he encounters danger again, he’ll have an additional means of self-protection.”

Qin Huanxi looked at Old Master Qin and said softly: “Grandfather…”

“Enough, enough. Shaoheng has done well.” Old Master Qin smiled, his smile somewhat relieved. “I know you’re doing this only because you don’t want this old man to worry, but Huanxi, you must remember that you will always be the pride of our Qin family. No matter what happens, the Qin family will always be your support.”

“Thank you, Grandfather. Huanxi will remember.” Qin Huanxi took the old man’s arm affectionately and turned to give Mo Shaoheng a grateful smile.

Mo Shaoheng’s lips curved in a shallow smile, one that was full of deep meaning.