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Chapter 170 Childhood Friends (25)

Chen Ye rolled his eyes, thinking that Duan Ming looked like an ordinary man. Even if Duan Xu wasn't around, he wouldn't have fallen for Duan Ming's trick.

Chen Ye held Duan Xu's hand and said, "Let's go. Don't pay attention to this lunatic."

Although the plan failed, Duan Ming was not disappointed. Duan Xu investigated him, and he also investigated Duan Xu, and found out that Duan Xu and Chen Ye had a complicated relationship.

A month later, Duan Xu received a text message from Duan Ming.

"I just found out a few days ago that the old man has been diagnosed with cancer and he won't live long. I heard that he wants to leave the company to you. If you want to be with Li Guo, don't let the old man find you. He won't allow the heir to the company to be gay."

Duan Ming sent a text message to remind Duan Xu that their brotherly love was not deep. When he first knew that Duan Xu liked Chen Ye, he wanted to steal her away to make Duan Xu uncomfortable, but now it seems that he can't steal her away.

Duan Chenglin is dying, and the Duan family will soon be embroiled in an inheritance dispute. Duan Ming doesn't want to have to divide the family property with one more person, so now that things have come to this, Duan Ming is happy to see them together.

"Enjoy your love, the company is mine."

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When Chen Ye and Duan Xu were returning home from school in the afternoon, they saw Hu Bing at the door. Hu Bing was wearing a white long dress, a gold ring on her hand, and carrying two bags of vegetables.

After seeing Duan Xu, Hu Bing's eyes lit up, "Xiao Xu."

Duan Xu asked: "Why are you here?"

Hu Bing was a little disappointed, but she didn't show it. "Didn't you say you were busy when I asked you out for dinner? Mom wanted to cook you a meal. Boys your age are not good for their health if they eat takeout every day."

Chen Ye walked over and took the dish from Hu Bing's hand, and opened the door with his other hand, "Come in first, Auntie."

"Okay." Hu Bing had a gentle smile on her face. She asked Chen Ye, "How much is the rent here? Is Xiao Xu's money enough?"

Hu Bing wanted to give money to Duan Xu, but after Duan Xu turned 18, he stopped asking for money from her.

"Enough."

Hu Bing nodded, "It's good enough as long as it's enough."

The apartment is bright and spacious, and everything is in perfect order.

Hu Bing felt relieved. She had always been worried that Duan Xu had a strong sense of self-esteem and would not be able to bring himself to ask her for money and live a hard life outside. Now it seemed that Duan Xu was living a good life.

However, the location and decoration of this apartment are very good, and it costs 7.8 yuan to rent it for a month. Hu Bing couldn't help but frown. Duan Xu and the others are all students, where did they get so much money?

"Xiao Guo, did your mother pay for the rent of this house?"

If the rent was paid by Zhou Ying, she could find a way to give the money to Zhou Ying secretly.

"No, my brother bought it."

Hu Bing was a little excited. "Bought it? Where did you get the money, Xiao Xu? Did you..."

Did you ask Duan Chenglin for money?

The second half of the sentence was lost in Duan Xu's cold eyes, and Hu Bing could not speak any more.

During the time when Hu Bing's illness recurred, she held little Duan Xu in her arms every night and told him that he must never recognize Duan Chenglin in this life.

Thinking of the past, Hu Bing felt both pain and guilt. The conflicts between adults should never be transferred to children.

Duan Xu pursed his lips tightly. Chen Ye saw that the atmosphere was not right and immediately said, "No, he earned the money himself, he didn't ask anyone else for help."

Hu Bing took a deep breath and smoothed his hair, "Sorry, I lost my composure just now."

Duan Xu's eyes flickered slightly. In his memory, Hu Bing had always been gentle until Duan Chenglin cheated on him. Hu Bing, who could not tolerate any sand in his eyes, became like a madman and began to become hysterical.

He has grown up and of course knows that Hu Bing became what he is today because of Duan Chenglin and his unhappy marriage.

"It's okay. Aren't we going to cook? Let's go to the kitchen together."

Hu Bing's eyes lit up, "Okay, okay, Mom will cook with you."

In the kitchen, Hu Bing was in charge of washing vegetables. When she was about to cook, Duan Xu stopped her and said, "Li Guo is used to what I cook. I'll do it."

Hu Bing was a little surprised, "Xiao Xu can also cook?"

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Watching Duan Xu's skillful cooking movements, Hu Bing felt a little sad. She knew that Zhou Ying would never treat Duan Xu harshly and force him to do housework and cook. It must be that Duan Xu was aware that he was living under someone else's roof and had been obedient and sensible since childhood. Hu Bing's eyes were red.

Hu Bing's expression was too obvious. Duan Xu said calmly while cooking: "I want to learn it myself, not to please anyone."

Hu Bing was deeply troubled by her guilt towards her son and thought Duan Xu must be trying to comfort her. Seeing that his explanation was not working, Duan Xu stopped talking.

The two of them cooked four dishes and a soup in silence.

At the dinner table, Hu Bing kept picking up food for Duan Xu, "Mom bought this beef specially for you. It was your favorite when you were a kid."

After staring at the beef in the bowl for a few seconds, Duan Xu ate the beef under Hu Bing's expectant gaze.

Hu Bing picked up some food for Chen Ye, "Guoguo, eat more too."

"Thank you auntie."

When they were almost done eating, Hu Bing asked, "Did you know that Duan Chenglin was admitted to the hospital?"

Duan Xu nodded, "I know."

"Did he call you?" Hu Bing asked.

"No, Duan Ming told me."

Hu Bing couldn't remember who Duan Ming was at first, but based on his surname she quickly realized that Duan Ming was the son of the mistress.

After so many years, Hu Bing no longer had any hatred towards the mother and son. It was also said that Duan Chenglin did not marry a mistress after divorcing her, but just gave her tens of thousands of yuan every month to support her.

"What does he want from you? If he wants to cause you trouble, tell mom and I'll take care of it."

Duan Xu lowered his eyelashes, "No need, it's already been solved."

Hu Bing said: "Duan Chenglin wants to see you before he dies. Mom respects your opinion. If you want to see him, then go ahead. If you don't want to, forget it."

After thinking for a few seconds, Duan Xu said, "No, I haven't seen him for so many years. Even if he saw me, I wouldn't be able to make him better."

Hu Bing almost laughed out loud. How come her son still had a sense of dry humor?

In her heart, she hoped that Duan Chenglin would die quickly, but Duan Chenglin was Duan Xu's father after all, so it was reasonable for him to see him before he died. However, if Duan Xu didn't want to see him, there was nothing she could do.

"Then don't go to see him. He has that illegitimate child with him anyway."

Before Hu Bing left, he tentatively asked Duan Xu if he could bring Juliet with him next time. "Your sister really wants to see you. She had some unpleasant experiences last time, but she told me after she went back that she actually felt very close to you when she first saw you."

Duan Xu on the opposite side was silent for a long time. He could accept Hu Bing, but that didn't mean he could accept Hu Bing's new family.

Hu Bing said: "It's okay if she doesn't come. Mom can come alone next time."

"Actually, you shouldn't come to see me again. It's not good for your new family." Any man would mind if his wife frequently visits her son from her ex-husband.

Duan Xu looked at Hu Bing and said, "If you feel guilty, I've already said that I have never hated you, and you don't have to compensate me."

Hu Bing had tears in her eyes. "Silly child, I am not only compensating you, because you are my child, so I want to treat you well. You don't have to worry about Victor. He won't care about what I want to do. Even if he really thinks there is something wrong, the worst that can happen is that I will divorce you."

She is no longer the young woman who was devastated by a setback in love. Now she wants to do whatever she wants.

Hu Bing couldn't help but reach out and hug Duan Xu, "Okay, Mom is leaving first. I'll come to see you another day."

After Hu Bing left, Duan Xu stood at the door for a while. Chen Ye walked over and hugged him. "Brother, are you being indifferent to Aunt Hu and staying away from her family just to let her live her new life well?"

"That's the reason," Duan Xu turned around, "She was in so much pain when she got divorced, and seeing me might remind her of the past."

Another reason is that Duan Xu and Hu Bing have been separated for too long. Even though Hu Bing has tried hard to repair their relationship over the past year, Duan Xu knows that the mother-son relationship between him and Hu Bing can never go back to the past.

"People grow up. Maybe Aunt Hu is not as fragile as she was before. Brother, you should believe her."

Duan Xu reached out and touched Chen Ye's head. "You are so knowledgeable when it comes to my affairs. Who had a quarrel with Aunt Zhou and is now refusing to talk to her anymore?"

Chen Ye slapped his hand down, "Humph, I won't pay attention to you now."

Duan Xu closed the door with one hand and clasped Chen Ye's waist with the other hand. He lowered his head and kissed Chen Ye.

This sudden attack caught Chen off guard. He stared at Duan Xu with wide eyes. Duan Xu actually kissed him without saying a word.

Duan Xu's kiss was very gentle. Seeing that Chen Ye was a little unsteady on his feet, he took Chen Ye to the wall. Duan Xu supported himself against the wall with one hand and held Chen Ye's waist with the other.

Duan Xu let go of the panting Chen Ye, who asked, "Why did you kiss me?"

"Aren't you ignoring me?" Duan Xu stared at Chen Ye's wet lips and whispered.

Duan Xu kissed him again, and Chen had no power to resist. Since they confirmed their relationship, they had done everything they should and shouldn't do except the last step.

After kissing for a long time, they both felt a little emotional, and Chen Ye said, "Brother, why don't we do it?"

Duan Xu stared at Chen Ye's flushed face and said, "Aren't you afraid of pain?"