After I became a stand-in, I made the male protagonist cry[MTL]

Chapter 28

　　There was only half a bottle of IV fluid left, and it was empty in less than half an hour. After the infusion was finished, Wen Heng and Qu Mubai returned to the apartment together.

　　Although the fever had subsided, his body was still weak and he had no strength. After taking a quick shower, he lay down on the bed. By chance, the phone on the table next to him started buzzing. Wen Heng picked it up and looked at the caller ID. His brows, which had just relaxed, furrowed again. He glanced at the light in the bathroom and pinched his brows helplessly.

　　"What's up?"

　　...

　　When Qu Mubai finished his shower and came out drying his hair, he saw Wen Heng staring at the screen of his mobile phone, his fingertips unconsciously sliding across the screen, and no one knew what he was thinking about.

　　"What's wrong?"

　　"It's okay..." Wen Heng said this, and suddenly the image of the man in front of him questioning him with red eyes appeared in his mind. He suddenly stopped breathing and changed the subject. He even took the initiative to hug Qu Mubai after he got into the bed, burying his head in Qu Mubai's shoulder, and said in a muffled voice,

　　"The Qiao family wants to have a meal with me tomorrow."

　　Um?

　　Qu Mubai raised his eyebrows. He had heard from Lu Zhiming that the Qiao family was looking for their youngest son who had gone missing more than ten years ago.

　　He was not a social person, but after talking to more people, he got to know the Qiao family's parents a little better, not to mention that the two families had been trying to match him and Qiao Bai for some time, and Qiao Bai had even sent him meals a few times. Although he refused, he got to know more after a few interactions.

I heard that after the youngest son disappeared, they tried their best to look for him for a year or two, but to no avail. Moreover, such a young child had no way to survive wandering around alone. So, as time passed, hope became increasingly slim, and in the end, they gave up and poured all their love and longing for their son on their daughter. They were well-known in their circle for their doting on their daughter.

　　But life is always full of surprises. Not long after the two families discussed the marriage, Qiao Bai was diagnosed with uremia. At this point in time, he suddenly started looking for his youngest son who had been missing for many years. The reason behind this is really hard to imagine.

　　With mixed feelings in his heart, Qu Mubai looked at Wen Heng. It seemed that Qiao Bai was somewhat similar to her boyfriend.

　　"I heard that they recently found their long-lost youngest son. Do you want to go?"

　　"Go ahead."

　　"..." Qu Mubai lowered his head in deep thought, his fingertips unconsciously stroking his chin. After a while,

　　"The Qiao family is a big family with a lot of twists and turns over the years. And recently his daughter's health has suddenly become poor. At this point in time, you have to think clearly."

　　"I know..." Wen Heng yawned sickly, a hint of depression flashed across his eyes.

　　"This isn't the first time they've come looking for me. The first time they met, they lectured me like an elder. The second time, they dragged me to the hospital for a checkup. Now they want to have dinner with me again. I know something is wrong."

　　"Oh?" Qu Mubai raised his eyebrows and asked jokingly, "Why are you talking so much today?"

　　"...I was just...used to it," Wen Heng replied casually, but Qu Mubai was a little stunned.

　　He was so immersed in the joy of finding Wen Heng that he forgot to take a closer look at how a child had managed to survive all these years.

　　The word "get used to it" contains so much unknown hardship.

　　He couldn't help but move closer to Wen Heng and touch his cheek.

　　"Don't think about it. If you want to go, just go. Anyway, you still have me! What are you afraid of?"

　　Wen Heng laughed when he heard this and stared at Qu Mubai for a long time, so long that the other party was a little confused.

　　"What's wrong?"

　　"Nothing." He leaned back and rested his head on his arms, looking carefree. "You really give me a sense of security."

　　"So you have to cherish it."

　　"I cherish it!" Wen Heng took a deep breath and covered himself and the other person tightly with the quilt, "Okay, sleep."

　　Let's talk about tomorrow's matter tomorrow.

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