flstandardbreds Chapter 181 Making things difficult for brothers
Chapter 181 Making things difficult for brothers
Dai Zhi was thrown off balance and would have fallen if she hadn't held onto the table beside her.
Seeing this, Xiao Wenchang became furious. He slammed the table, stood up, pointed at Xiao Ran and cursed.
"What are you going to do!"
Xiao Ran didn't care.
"I think she's dirty!"
"Asshole! She's your mother!"
Xiao Ran sneered, "She can be anyone's mother, but definitely not mine! I have a mother! My mother's name is Meng Ruyan!"
Xiao Wenchang was so angry that his chest hurt.
"You're going to cause trouble today, aren't you?"
"Am I unhappy, or are you unhappy? Even though she knows I hate her, she still wants to get close to me. Is she deliberately trying to disgust me?"
"You bastard! Your mother cooked all this delicious food herself just to make you happy. It's all your favorites. And you treated her like this. Doesn't your conscience hurt?"
Hearing the word "conscience", Xiao Ran became even more annoyed.
"You two are probably the most heartless people here! You're the ones who killed my mother! You've done so many wicked things, and you think you can please me with a New Year's Eve dinner? You're dreaming!"
As he said this, he overturned the table.
Pieces of food and dishes were scattered all over the floor.
Xiao Wenchang pointed in the direction of the door and cursed Xiao Ran.
"Get out of here! Get out!"
"You think I want to be here?"
After saying that, Xiao Ran turned around and left with a flick of his sleeves.
Donglai stayed by Xiao Ran's side. He wanted to persuade him but didn't know where to start, so he could only follow Xiao Ran silently.
Xiao Wenchang looked at Xiao Ran's departing back, and his chest ached, causing him to collapse into the chair behind him.
Dai Zhi immediately rushed over nervously.
"Master! Master, how are you?"
Xiao Jin, who had been silent, also came over and looked at Xiao Wenchang with a worried look on his face.
Xiao Wenchang covered his chest with his hands, his brows furrowed.
"I'll be fine after a break. I'm sorry to have wronged you!"
Dai Zhi had tears in her eyes.
"What are you talking about, Master? You and I are husband and wife. Xiao Ran is your child as well as mine. Isn't it normal for children to lose their temper with their parents? I'm not angry, and I don't mind. We do owe him a debt!"
Ten-year-old Xiao Jin couldn't help it and said angrily: "Mom, my elder brother is so excessive. He has wasted your kindness. Why are you still speaking up for him?"
Dai Zhi scolded, "Shut up! No matter what time it is, you, the younger brother, have no right to criticize the older brother!"
Xiao Jin turned his head away in dissatisfaction.
He really couldn't understand why his mother, who clearly hated his elder brother, would speak well of him in front of his father.
If it were him, he would definitely find a reason to kick his eldest brother out of the house to avoid making his parents angry.
Xiao Wenchang felt comforted when he saw Dai Zhi being so magnanimous.
He also didn't want to destroy the brotherhood between Xiao Ran and Xiao Jin. No matter what, they were still brothers.
On the other side, Xiao Ran left the Xiao Mansion angrily and walked on the quiet street.
A cold wind blew by, he tightened his collar and quickened his pace.
Donglai followed behind and comforted him, "Master, don't be angry. Be careful not to get sick from anger!"
"I'm fine!"
"Master, where are we going in such a cold day?"
Xiao Ran was stunned for a moment.
Today is New Year's Eve, the day when the whole family gathers together to celebrate the New Year, but he is alone, a homeless man. How sad!
He looked up at the sky and smiled bitterly.
He misses his mother so much!
I wonder if my mother is doing well in heaven? Does she miss him?
He withdrew his gaze and looked forward.
"Go to the restaurant!"
Youfenglai Restaurant was also very quiet tonight, without a single customer.
Xiao Ran went straight to his private room, and Dong Lai asked the kitchen to prepare some of Xiao Ran's favorite dishes.
He moved two more jars of wine into the private room.
"Master, these two jars are of the finest daughter's red wine. How about I accompany you to drink some of it today?"
Looking at Donglai's excited face, Xiao Ran felt a little disgusted.
"With your limited drinking capacity, you still dare to compete with me, the young master?"
Donglai placed two jars of wine on the table, slightly embarrassed, and said coquettishly, "Although I can't hold my liquor as well as you, young master, I dare to drink with you! For this courage, shouldn't you praise me?"
Xiao Ran smiled, "Alright, since you're so loyal, I'll praise you! My Donglai is the best!"
Donglai was satisfied and smiled foolishly.
"Thank you for the compliment, Master!"
The food and wine were on the table, and Xiao Ran asked Donglai to sit next to him. At this time, there was no distinction between master and servant, only family.
The two of them started eating the New Year's Eve dinner while chatting and laughing.
While eating, bursts of firecrackers were heard outside.
Beautiful fireworks also rose into the sky one after another.
After a brief moment of stunning beauty, it disappeared into the twilight.
Xiao Ran took the wine jug, came to the window, pushed it open, and looked at the lights of thousands of houses in the distance. He felt a little sour in his heart.
He raised his head and took a big sip of wine, hoping that on next New Year's Eve, he would not be alone with Donglai, but would also have his family by his side.
Xiao Ran has a good alcohol tolerance. He made Dong Lai fall down while drinking, but he still continued drinking.
He wouldn't stop until he got himself drunk, passed out, and fell asleep.
Because only in this way can he forget the unhappiness and the pain he once suffered.
The next morning, which was the morning of New Year's Day.
The streets today were completely different from last night and were extremely lively.
Everyone dressed up and went out to pay New Year's greetings.
If they meet on the road, they will stop briefly and say a few words of New Year's greetings to each other for good luck.
Donglai was awakened by the sound of talking outside.
Donglai, who was lying on the table, stood up, rubbed his eyes and looked around.
Only when I saw Xiao Ran sleeping soundly on the bed did I feel relieved.
He hurried out to wash and clean himself up so that he could serve Xiao Ran.
When he returned to Xiao Ran, Xiao Ran was still asleep.
Donglai couldn't bear to wake Xiao Ran up, so he stayed by his side.
At this moment, someone opened the door and walked in.
It’s Yang Qi and Tang Ze.
Yang Qi turned around and said to Tang Ze who came in a little later, "I said this guy must be here, and sure enough, he's here!"
Tang Ze looked at the leftovers and empty wine bottles on the table and shook his head helplessly.
"Drinking so much during Chinese New Year, aren't you afraid of hurting your body?"
Donglai hurriedly explained: "The young master was unhappy, so he drank a little more."
Yang Qi asked, "Argued with Master Xiao again?"
"Ok!"
"It's like this almost every year, why bother?"
Yang Qi and Tang Ze both felt sorry for Xiao Ran.
Although the two knew Xiao Ran's family situation, they didn't want Xiao Ran to torture themselves like this.
As he was speaking, Xiao Ran slowly woke up.
Seeing his two good brothers coming to see him, he was very happy in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face.
"Why are you here?"
Yang Qi sat down next to Xiao Ran.
"Come see you!"
Tang Ze also sat on the other side of Xiao Ran.
"I'm worried about you!"
Xiao Ran felt very happy and patted their shoulders with his hands.
"I'm content with just hearing you say this. It's New Year's Day, so go home and don't stay here with me!"
During the Chinese New Year, every family has to visit relatives and friends and is very busy. He cannot make things difficult for his two brothers because of his special situation.