Chapter 149: Stop Eating

Not long after, Shen Yali and Mu Yuncheng arrived at the hospital.

As soon as Shen Yali entered the ward and saw Mu Qingxi lying in bed drinking water, her eyes instantly welled up. Mu Yuncheng, who followed right behind, was also stunned for a moment.

Seeing his parents standing frozen at the doorway, Mu Qingyang smiled and said happily, "Dad, Mom, you're finally here! I'm starving to death."

Shen Yali and Mu Yuncheng snapped out of their shock. Mu Yuncheng walked excitedly to the bedside and asked with concern, "Xiao Xi, how are you feeling? Is there anywhere you feel uncomfortable?"

Shen Yali didn't say a word, but she watched the person on the hospital bed with such intense nervousness that it seemed as if she would rush out to take revenge on someone the moment Mu Qingxi mentioned a single ache or pain.

Looking at her parents, both filled with worry and tension, Mu Qingxi lowered her eyes and said with a choked voice, "My whole body feels uncomfortable."

"Ah!" Mu Qingyang grew nervous as well and quickly asked, "Sis, what's wrong? Weren't you doing fine just a moment ago?"

Mu Qingxi glared at her younger brother and complained unhappily, "Of course you're fine. Why don't you try lying in bed for ten days without being able to move, and without a single drop of water passing your lips?"

So that was it. Mu Yuncheng and Shen Yali immediately relaxed.

"Haha, let's not talk about that anymore. We know you haven't eaten in a long time, so we made something light," Shen Yali said gently. The sudden tenderness in her voice felt a bit strange to Mu Qingxi.

"What are you thinking about? Come on, let me feed you." Shen Yali scooped up a bowl, ignoring Mu Qingyang, who sat to the side waiting to take it.

Watching the fragrant bowl of food vanish from before his eyes, he really wanted to cry. His mom had truly forgotten her son now that she had her daughter. It wasn't just forgetting him; she was outright bullying him. Who takes a bowl almost to someone's hand only to pull it back and give it to someone else? Even if that "someone else" was his own sister.

Glancing at his sister, who was eating with gusto, he had no choice but to scoop some for himself. Sighing, he muttered, "Sigh, Chairman Mao was right: self-reliance brings abundance! Poor child, can't let the stomach suffer, gotta fend for myself!"

He said this with great flair and a mournful expression. Even though it had been ten days, there were still bruises on his face, which made the sight truly laughable.

Mu Qingxi couldn't help but laugh, though she did so silently, just a faint, calm lift of the corners of her mouth.

The ward fell silent, filled only with the breathing of the four people and the intentionally loud noises made by Mu Qingyang, who seemed determined to make sure everyone knew he was eating.

Finally, Mu Yuncheng couldn't take it anymore. He gave Mu Qingyang a sharp rap on the head and said, "Mind your manners! What do you look like? This is too exaggerated."

"Ouch..." Mu Qingyang looked at his father, feeling quite sullen. "Dad, what are you doing? My head wasn't clear to begin with, and now that you've knocked it, I'm sure to get even dumber. Wuwuwu."

Goodness, this guy really knew how to put on an act!

Watching Mu Qingyang cry while still stuffing his face, everyone was left speechless. Mu Yuncheng felt a headache coming on, feeling that his son was such an embarrassment—he had no idea who he took after!

Shen Yali also paused with her chopsticks, looking at her son, who was all thunder and no rain. Helpless, she slowly remarked, "Qingyang, since you're so sad, you should stop eating. Otherwise, eating while you're this upset won't be good for your health."

Mu Qingxi stifled a laugh. She hadn't realized her mother had such a sense of humor; it was truly unexpected!

She added, using her hoarse, slightly weak voice, "That's right, Qingyang. You really shouldn't eat anymore. Your recovery isn't complete, and eating too much isn't good for moving around, so just stop. Look at how miserable you are—it breaks your sister's heart to see you like this."