Chapter 863: 863, does Mr. Xiao have any family history of hereditary diseases?

It was already close to eight o’clock at night, the sky outside completely dark, while a desolate wind and cold rain created a stark contrast against the warm and brightly lit living room.

In the open-plan dining area, Aunt Zhou brought out the dishes, one after another.

Mo Weiyi had just sat down at the dining table when her phone rang.

She glanced at the screen and answered the call, “Dad.”

The call was from Mo Yaoxiong, “Weiyi, have you gotten home yet?”

“I have, I’m about to have dinner.”

Mo Yaoxiong said, “Today’s a bit late, and it’s also raining; you and Yebai come over tomorrow instead. Grandpa hasn’t woken up yet and the doctor said it’s not suitable for visitors.”

Mo Weiyi furrowed her brows, suddenly sensing something amiss, “Dad, hasn’t Xiao Yebai contacted you?”

“No, his phone has been unreachable, I thought he’d gone back to rest,” Mo Yaoxiong paused, “So, he isn’t with you?”

Mo Weiyi could only say no.

“It’s been so long and he hasn’t contacted you?” Mo Yaoxiong grew anxious, “No wonder his phone is off… Okay, don’t worry, I’ll have someone check on it right away.”

“Okay.”

After hanging up the phone, Aunt Zhou had already served two bowls of crucian carp soup, placing them in front of both of them.

Aunt Zhou’s cooking was excellent.

She had been with the Mo Family for several years now and, apart from Uncle Shi’s cooking, Mo Weiyi favored her homestyle dishes the most.

The crucian carp soup had turned into a rich, milky white with Niaoniao hot steam wafting up, sprinkled with chopped green onions and coriander on top, a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate that whetted the appetite.

Mo Weiyi picked up a spoonful of soup and brought it to her mouth.

“Be careful, it’s hot!” Aunt Zhou, not noticing in time, was too late with her warning.

There was a “clang” sound.

The spoon was hurriedly placed back in the bowl as Mo Weiyi covered her mouth, her delicate features crumpling together.

“You didn’t burn yourself, did you?” Aunt Zhou asked worriedly.

Mo Weiyi took her hand away.

Aunt Zhou took a closer look at her lips, “Good, you didn’t get burnt. The soup has just been cooked, wait until it cools down a bit before drinking.”

Mo Weiyi nodded, “I know.”

“Are you okay?” Rong An asked.

He was sitting across from Mo Weiyi, watching her all this while…

Ever since she had answered the phone, the princess seemed to have been lost in her own world!

A bowl of soup, steaming hot, and she had drunk it without even looking…

“Princess, if you need…”

“No need,” Mo Weiyi cut him off, “I’m fine, let’s eat.”

Rong An: “…”

Seeing that Mo Weiyi quickly picked up her chopsticks and started eating, he frowned slightly and could only pick up his own bowl and chopsticks as well.

The atmosphere in the dining room was quiet, only occasionally punctuated by the sound of utensils clinking.

When the meal was nearly finished, Mo Weiyi took the now-cooled fish soup and sipped it slowly.

The phone rang again.

She pushed back her hair and picked up the phone with her left hand.

Seeing the caller ID on the screen, she answered, “Dad.”

Rong An looked up at her.

“…”

Whatever was said on the other end of the phone had made Mo Weiyi’s face, previously composed, suddenly turn ashen and shocked, the spoon falling from her hand back into the bowl with a “clang,” the soup splashing her clothes and tips of her hair.

But as if she didn’t notice, her fingers tightened around the phone, her voice trembling, “What… what did you say?”

Rong An quickly stood up and passed her a box of tissues.

“Yebai has had a car accident on the way,” Mo Yaoxiong spoke from the other end of the phone, “But don’t worry, I’ve just checked with the emergency hospital, and he should be fine; he’s only suffered some minor external injuries.”

In just a few seconds, a myriad of emotions flashed through Mo Weiyi’s mind.

Once she had heard the entire explanation, she completely relaxed.

Taking a breath, her expression and tone swiftly returned to calm, “Oh, as long as he’s fine, that’s good.”

Mo Yaoxiong said, “I’m on my way to the hospital now. After you finish dinner, come over, the address is…”

“I won’t go,” Mo Weiyi interjected.

Mo Yaoxiong was surprised, “Why? Are you feeling unwell?”

“Yeah.”

“What’s wrong? Are you too tired?”

Before Mo Weiyi could answer…

“Let Rong An drive you, Yebai didn’t sleep all night rushing over from Kyoto…”

“Dad, I really don’t feel well,” Mo Weiyi interrupted him again, “I won’t talk anymore, since he’s okay, just let him rest up. I’m hanging up now.”

“Weiyi…”

Mo Weiyi swiftly hung up the call.

Her cold response clearly dissatisfied Mo Yaoxiong, and he promptly called back.

Mo Weiyi picked up the phone and without a word, pressed the end call button.

“Princess, what exactly happened?” Rong An asked.

Mo Weiyi spoke in a neutral tone, “Oh, he was in a car accident, but he’s been rescued, it’s nothing serious.”

“Should we go to the hospital to see him?”

“If you want to go, then go.”

Rong An: “…”

Mo Weiyi stood up, “He and I are not husband and wife at the moment, I have no obligation to see him.”

Rong An once again: “…”

**

In a speeding black sedan, Mo Yaoxiong’s eyebrows were tightly furrowed.

He had called Mo Weiyi several times in succession, but no one answered. In the end, he had no choice but to give up.

It was thought that after Yebai made the trip to Kyoto himself, their relationship would’ve taken a step further. How could he not even come to the hospital after being in a car accident?

Now he’s not even answering his phone!

If it weren’t for her pregnancy right now, he would’ve called Rong An to send the person over a long time ago…

Outrageous!

“Chairman, we’ve arrived at the hospital,” the driver Xiaoli reminded him.

The sedan stopped.

Mo Yaoxiong gathered his spirits and pushed the door open to get out.

…

Upon entering the hospital and guided by a nurse, Mo Yaoxiong soon arrived at the emergency ward.

Because the steering wheel was turned in time, the SUV had collided with the guardrail on the road without affecting other vehicles, so the car accident wasn’t too serious, with only the passengers in the two involved cars being injured.

Aside from the driver, who had a minor fracture in his left hand, the injuries of the others weren’t severe.

The police were questioning people in the hallway, as the doctor stood by, reporting the situation.

Mo Yaoxiong listened while looking into the ward.

Xiao Yebai was dressed in a hospital gown, lying on the hospital bed, seemingly still unconscious…

“The external injuries have all been bandaged, and the brain has suffered a serious impact, causing mild concussion, so he’s still unconscious for now…” After the doctor finished his explanation, he suddenly asked, “I would like to know if Mr. Xiao has any family history of hereditary diseases?”

A family history of hereditary diseases?

“What do you mean?” Mo Yaoxiong frowned deeply.

The police officer next to him spoke up, “The driver in the same car as him said they drove overnight from Kyoto, which is a case of serious fatigued driving, and moreover, in Mr. Xiao’s briefcase that he had with him, we found this.”

Mo Yaoxiong looked at the two medicine bottles held by the police, “What are these?”

At the prompting of the police, the doctor explained, “These two bottles contain, respectively, a sedative with hypnotic ingredients and a painkiller.”

Mo Yaoxiong was taken aback.

“Because Mr. Xiao hasn’t woken up yet, I want to ask if he has any mental issues. The driver who was with him said Mr. Xiao hasn’t closed his eyes since getting in the car at midnight last night, and these two bottles are almost empty. I suspect that he…”

“You’re thinking too much,” Mo Yaoxiong interrupted the police officer, “Yebai has always been in good mental shape, going to the office on time every day, and I’ve never seen anything off about him in private.”

After hearing this, the police officer nodded, “If that’s the case, we’ve probably been worried unnecessarily.”

Beyond that, this was just an ordinary traffic accident.

After the police left, Mo Yaoxiong opened the two bottles.

As suspected, only less than half the contents were left.

“Doctor,” he couldn’t help asking, “these medicines shouldn’t harm the body, should they?”

“If it’s occasional use due to extreme stress and poor sleep, taking some sleep-aiding medicine is completely fine. But it’s essential to follow a doctor’s instructions concerning medication. Frequent use can lead to dependency, and long-term excessive consumption can stimulate brain cells, causing mental depression, mental confusion, or even paralysis of the nervous system, with serious cases potentially leading to nervous system diseases…”

Mo Yaoxiong’s face turned pale as he listened.

“That’s why I asked you just now if he has any family hereditary diseases in this area. Many people don’t show it normally, and he wouldn’t ask a doctor, under such circumstances taking this kind of medicine can easily…”

“There’s no family history!” Mo Yaoxiong suddenly interjected, “His parents are both very healthy.”

“I understand,” the doctor nodded, “Regarding these two bottles of medicine, you’d better clarify with Mr. Xiao after he wakes up. If it’s not him using them, that’s best, but if it is, I suggest he still undergo a check-up.”

“I got it,” Mo Yaoxiong said, “May I know when he might wake up?”

“It’s hard to say, you heard what the police said, he hasn’t rested for a whole day and night, probably… not until tomorrow at the earliest.”

“Thank you, doctor.”

After the doctor left, Mo Yaoxiong sat there, his brows furrowed into the character “chuan.”

Ever since Xiao Yebai and Mo Weiyi got married, the two of them had moved out to live on their own. On normal days, he really had no idea that Xiao Yebai would even take such things.

Too much pressure?

Poor sleep?

Was it the company’s affairs that caused him too much stress?

Mo Yaoxiong realized that over the years, apart from work-related matters, he hardly ever took care of Xiao Yebai’s health…

He looked at the young man lying on the hospital bed.

There was a gauze pad on his forehead, with streaks of blood seeping through.

Besides that, there were no other apparent injuries on his body, and he looked peaceful in sleep, his complexion as clean and fair as always, looking perfectly healthy. It was as though he was just lying there taking a nap.

It shouldn’t be, right?

Mo Yaoxiong felt he was worrying unnecessarily.

In modern society, having occasional trouble sleeping is all too common… these doctors, always exaggerating!

**

Lishui Bay Villa.

Mo Weiyi, having taken a shower, returned to the bedroom.

She picked up her cellphone.

After Mo Yaoxiong had called her several times in a row without her answering, he seemed to have given up, and hadn’t called again since…

Looking at the time, it was 10 o’clock in the evening.

It was time for her beauty sleep…

Mo Weiyi walked to the side of the large bed, placed the huge pink doll from the head of the bed down properly, then lay down herself, hugging it to coax herself into sleepiness.

Because of a trip to Kyoto, she had not slept well for two or three days straight, and she’d noticed some dark circles forming when she looked in the mirror after her bath.

But for some reason, she was tossing and turning and couldn’t fall asleep now.

She let go of the doll and turned to lie flat on her back on the bed, stretching out her hands and placing them on her still flat belly…

Just as she closed her eyes, her phone rang.

Mo Weiyi quickly opened her eyes and sat up to grab the phone.

It wasn’t Mo Yaoxiong calling.

Mo Weiyi frowned but answered immediately, “Grandma.”

“Yiyi, have you gone to bed yet?”

Mo Weiyi replied, “Not yet.”

“Oh, I just wanted to let you know, your little aunt has been found.”

“That’s good,” said Mo Weiyi calmly, “Where did she run off to?”

“Hiding in a room on the second floor of the West Garden Villa, finally found by a servant… Ah,” old Mrs. Xu sighed deeply, “When they found her, she was actually asleep inside a closet… and then when they brought her out, she just kept crying and crying. These past few days, I feel that her mental state is really bad, Yiyi, do you think we should send her to the hospital to have a look?”

Mo Weiyi frowned, “Not in a good mental state? What do you mean?”

“She looks exactly like your mother did when she fell ill…”

The Xu family matriarch had birthed just two daughters, and with Xu Xian’s example before her, she was somewhat worried now.

There’s nothing more difficult to accept in this world than grey-haired people sending off those with black hair.

Mo Weiyi could understand her unease.

After thinking for a bit, she said, “Grandma, I’ll go to the old house tomorrow to check. If the situation is indeed off, I’ll talk to dad.”

“Weiyi, aren’t you angry with your little aunt?”

“What’s there to be angry about?” said Mo Weiyi, “The fact that I’m not blood of the Mo Family was bound to come out sooner or later; she just hastened the process.”

“This is all my fault,” the old Mrs. Xu blamed herself. “Back then, Yaoxiong deleted all the contact information from the orphanage, and destroyed the adoption records too, but I was concerned. I always felt that… just in case this matter came to light one day, or in case you wanted to find your biological parents…”

“I don’t have biological parents,” Mo Weiyi said calmly, “On my trip to Kyoto, I already cleared everything up. My biological father is long dead, and as for my biological mother, she gave me two hundred million to sever our relationship.”

“Weiyi…”

“Alright, it’s getting late, Grandma. You should rest,” said Mo Weiyi, swiftly hanging up the phone before the old person on the other end could speak.

**

Next morning, Mo Weiyi was awakened by the ring of her cellphone.

Another chaotic night plagued with nightmares.

Still not fully awake, she saw the caller ID showing “Dad” and quickly answered, “Dad…”

“It’s me.”

The man’s voice came through the phone, clear and low, carrying his usual indifference.

Mo Weiyi was taken aback.

Xiao Yebai?

“I’ve had a car accident,” the man continued over the phone.

Mo Weiyi came to her senses and replied in a voice colder than his, “I know.”

“You know and you still won’t come to see me?”

Mo Weiyi: “…”

Where on earth did he get the audacity to say that?

And to question why she hadn’t come to see him?

Mo Weiyi immediately said, “We’re divorced, I’m not obligated to visit you, and besides, dad said you weren’t seriously injured…”

“My head hurts a lot.”

Mo Weiyi again: “…”

“When will you come to see me?” Xiao Yebai asked again.

Unable to hold back, Mo Weiyi rolled her eyes and casually brushed him off, “Whenever I’m free, I suppose. I have to go see Grandpa first today.”

Unclear which statement didn’t sit well, Xiao Yebai quickly said, “Fine, after you visit Grandpa, then come to see me.”

Mo Weiyi: “…”

Just as she was about to speak, she faintly heard Mo Yaoxiong’s voice on the other end of the phone.

Following that.

“I need to hang up now, the doctor’s here for a check-up,” he said, and then the call was disconnected.

Mo Weiyi just stared at her phone.

Until its screen slowly dimmed.

Is he poison or what?

She had just been to Kyoto, had a minor car accident, yet it felt like his attitude towards her had changed. Could it be because her trip to Kyoto was such a failure, he simply assumed she would come back? Agree to the things he had ‘collected’?

That seemed to be the only explanation…

**

Hospital ward.

Mo Yaoxiong entered with the doctor to examine Xiao Yebai.

In the end, the doctor said, “Apart from some physical injuries, no other problems have been found for now. Just stay in the hospital and recover well, and you’ll be able to leave after you’ve healed.”

Mo Yaoxiong breathed a sigh of relief.

After the doctor and nurses left, he asked, “Have you called Weiyi? Did she say when she is coming?”

Xiao Yebai nodded, “She said she’ll come after visiting Grandpa.”

Mo Yaoxiong nodded, pleased, “It was already too late when I heard about the accident yesterday. Considering she is pregnant and just flew back from Kyoto, I worried she couldn’t handle it physically, so I didn’t ask her to come to see you.”

Xiao Yebai’s mouth curled up slightly, but he didn’t say anything.

“Are you still feeling discomfort anywhere else?” Mo Yaoxiong asked again.

“No, just a headache,”

“The head injury you sustained is rather serious, and you have a mild concussion. The doctor said to rest well for now and not to overexert your brain. I’ll have Zhong Kai keep an eye on company matters; you don’t need to worry.”

“Alright.”

“Also…” Mo Yaoxiong suddenly opened a drawer beside the bed, taking out two bottles of medicine, “Are these yours?”

Xiao Yebai glanced at them then looked up at him, “What about them?”

“They’re yours?” Mo Yaoxiong asked with a serious expression, “How long have you been taking them?”

“Not long,” Xiao Yebai responded calmly, his face showing little emotion, as if answering a casual greeting.

Mo Yaoxiong nodded, “I’ve talked to the doctor. You can’t take this medication for too long. It’s easily addictive and not good for your health.”

“Is that so?” Xiao Yebai was noncommittal.

He, however, felt the medication did him good; after all, every time he took it, he would sleep soundly, waking up the next day feeling refreshed…

“Alright, you rest now. A maid will bring breakfast soon. If you need anything, call the bodyguard outside. I have to go to Nangong Hospital to visit dad, then I need to head back home.”

“Okay.”

**

Mo Weiyi arrived at the Mo Family old house an hour ahead of Mo Yaoxiong.

Since the birthday banquet incident, she hadn’t come here for nearly two months now.

At first, she felt deceived and hurt by Elder Mo and Mo Yaoxiong, and she had no desire to return to this place.

Once they found out she wasn’t actually Mo Yaoxiong’s biological daughter, they had even less face to come here.

…

Mo Weiyi had come specifically to visit Grandma Xu, and she had been staying at the West Garden Villa these past two days.

Xu Jing was locked up in the attic behind.

After exchanging a few words, Grandma Xu took her to see Xu Jing.

Rong An followed close behind, step by step.

Mo Weiyi calculated that, starting from their last meeting at Lishui Bay, Xu Jing had been locked up here for about a week now.

At that time, she felt that something was off about Xu Jing’s mental state, as if she had gone crazy…

She had never liked this “auntie,” and knowing the things she had done in the past, her feelings towards Xu Jing had not a shred of warmth. But if she were really to fall into mental disarray like Xu Xian, the elderly would certainly not be able to accept it.

…

After entering the attic, Mo Weiyi, supporting Grandma Xu’s arm, carefully made her way to the second floor.

A bedroom door was guarded by servants and bodyguards, who immediately nodded and greeted them when they saw them, “Princess, Madam Xu.”

“Open the door.”

The bodyguard subconsciously glanced at Rong An.

Then, he went ahead and unlocked the door.

A woman’s laughter quickly echoed from inside.

Although the West Garden Villa was named as such, all the room windows faced south, spacious and bright.

In contrast, this attic, being at the back of the villa, was mostly in the shadow, with barely any light coming through, making it seem dark and damp, especially with the eerie laughter…

“Xu Jing,” Grandma Xu called out.

Hearing the voice, the woman who was sitting by the bed immediately looked up, then cheekily got up and rushed over.

Mo Weiyi was taken aback by her appearance.

Her hair was a mess like a bird’s nest, she was wearing a white nightgown, and she was skinnily clad, with her eyes sunk deep into their sockets…

She looked like the female ghost from the horror films made in Hong Kong during the ’80s and ’90s!

No wonder Grandma Xu was so worried…

“Mom, you’re here.”

Xu Jing still recognized people.

Seeing her go to grab Grandma Xu’s hand, she then acted like a little child, coquettishly complaining to Grandma Xu about not having had eggs for breakfast…

Mo Weiyi let go and sat down on the only sofa.

Rong An quickly followed, standing next to her.

While listening to the conversation between the two, Mo Weiyi took the opportunity to look around the bedroom.

This place…

She actually had never been here before.

When she was young and careless, she even felt happy that after Xu Xian was diagnosed and isolated here, there was finally no mother to control her, no one stringently forcing her to practice piano, and no one scolding her day and night for not studying well…

Looking at the place where Xu Xian had lived out her last days, she felt somewhat moved.

And it seemed as if the room had been cleaned out, for aside from the wardrobe, bed, and this sofa, there didn’t seem to be anything else.

It was extremely simple and clean.

Mo Weiyi remembered she had never heard Mo Yaoxiong mention anything about Xu Xian’s belongings…

Suddenly.

“Sister!”

Mo Weiyi’s heart skipped a beat, and turning her head, she saw Xu Jing running towards her with shining eyes.

While running, she giggled in that silly, infatuated way.

Rong An stretched out a hand, effortlessly grabbing Xu Jing’s arm and preventing her from bumping into Mo Weiyi.

He didn’t restrain his strength at all, and soon a pained expression appeared on Xu Jing’s face, “It hurts… it hurts so much… sister, it hurts…”

Her reaction was just like that of a child of a few years old.

At this moment, Mo Weiyi truly believed what Grandma Xu had said, Xu Jing… was definitely not in a right state of mind!

She should be seeing a doctor!

“Rong An, let her go,” Mo Weiyi said.

Rong An was somewhat apprehensive.

“Sister…” Xu Jing looked at her with tearful eyes.

She clearly mistook her for Xu Xian.

Grandma Xu quickly walked over, “Yiyi, you see, your auntie now… sometimes, she even mistakes me for someone else. Yesterday, she thought I was Yunyao…”

Mo Weiyi said, “Rong An, let go, it’s okay.”

Rong An released his grip.

Xu Jing immediately ran up to her and placed items from her pocket onto Mo Weiyi’s lap like treasures, “Sister, this candy is for you, and these cookies too!”

Mo Weiyi: “…”

She remained silent, watching Xu Jing take out everything from her pockets and give it to her.

Finally, Xu Jing took out something silver that resembled a recording pen, “Sister, this… is yours!”

Mo Weiyi frowned, “What is this?”

“It’s yours!” Xu Jing nodded, “You can hear your voice in it.”

Mo Weiyi pressed the switch on top.

But she found it was out of power.

“I found it in there!” Xu Jing pointed towards the wardrobe.

Mo Weiyi immediately understood.

This must be something left behind by Xu Xian, also considered… her belonging.

Placing the recording pen into her bag, Mo Weiyi was already planning to leave shortly.

She stood up quickly, “Grandma, let’s go downstairs and talk.”

“Okay.”

Source: Webnovel.com, updated on Novlove.com