s local forces. Seeing their current situation, it made him feel quite smug.The smug expression on Zhao Bin’s face looked like a mocking smile to them. Upon seeing this smile, they wished that they we...Chapter 224: Background (Part 1)

Miao Yu finished speaking and picked up his little nephew sitting on the floor, saying, "Hanghang, call me uncle! Uncle will buy you candy!"

Hearing Miao Yu's words, Lu Yuhang sat in Miao Yu’s arms with an innocent expression, calling out, "Doudou... Doudou... Geng..."

"Hahaha..." Hearing what Lu Yuhang said, Xiao Yu, Yunxi, and Lu Jianhong burst into laughter.

"Little brother, I have to tell you that my son can't eat candy! Now see how you're going to handle this!" Miao Yu said to Miao Yu.

"Well... Well... It's not that your uncle doesn’t want to buy it for you. Your mom won't let me. You can't blame Uncle." Miao Yu pointed at Miao Yu and explained.

The little Lu Yuhang seemed to understand what Miao Yu had said, turning his head to look pitifully at Yunxi, saying, "Jingjing... Geng..."

Miao Yu couldn't help but burst out laughing when he heard his son's words. Even Lu Jianhong revealed a hint of amusement.

Feeling embarrassed, Miao Yu rubbed the back of his head. When Yunxi finally realized that Miao Yu was laughing and reacted to it, her face turned red with embarrassment as she glanced at Miao Yu.

"I just told him that your uncle is looking for an aunt-in-law for you. I didn't know he would remember this." Miao Yu managed to suppress his laughter and said.

"This shows that our Hanghang is smart!" Miao Yu gently pinched Lu Yuhang's little nose and said.

"Sis, Yunxi, you should tidy up so we can go play at the beach today," Miao Yu quickly told his sister and Yunxi to break the awkwardness.

"Okay then. I'll go tell mom." With that, Miao Yu left the room.

Miao Yu knew that his mother was in a low mood right now, but he didn't want to stop Miao Yu from going out for some fresh air, so he let her leave.

Yunxi also said something and went back to her own room. Women always need time to get ready before leaving the house.

"Xiao Yu, work hard and hurry up to get married; your mom is anxious to be a grandmother!" After Xiao Yuheng and Yunxi left, Lu Jianhong said with a smile.

"Brother-in-law, you're also joking around with me!" While playing with Lu Yuhang, Xiao Yu said to Lu Jianhong.

"Xiao Yu, I'm not kidding. Look at both you and your sister; she's the same age as you but her child is already this big. Can your mom not be anxious" Lu Jianhong replied seriously.

Although Xiao Jiaying hadn't said it explicitly, she had hinted several times that she wanted Xiao Yu to get married sooner. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have brought Yunxi out this time.

Hearing what Lu Jianhong said, Xiao Yu nodded thoughtfully.

"Moreover, Mom and Yunxi's mom have discussed it; both of you are already quite old. They plan to let you two get engaged during the New Year and find a suitable opportunity next year for your wedding!"

Seeing Xiao Yu nod, Lu Jianhong continued.

Xiao Yu was taken aback but showed no resistance towards marrying Yunxi; after all, since he took the oath of Celestial Master, his life had been entwined with Yunxi's. Unless Yunxi changed her heart, there was no way Xiao Yu and Yunxi would be apart.

"Xiao Yu, Mom said she’s tired and doesn’t want to go out, but I think she looks very unwell. It seems like she has been crying; is there anything wrong with Mom"

At this moment, Xiao Yu came in looking anxious.

Hearing his sister's words, Xiao Yu was taken aback. What’s going on Didn't I already push the matter of the Thirteenth Bureau to a halt Why is Mom crying

"I'll go check..."

Xiao Yu walked out of their room with a puzzled expression and went to his mother's room.

When Xiao Yu knocked on the door, his mom let him in. Seeing her swollen eyes, he asked, "Mom, what happened I'm all grown up now; can you tell me Is it related to Dad"

Xiao Yu had carefully thought about it and decided to ask his mother directly although she might be upset. Ever since hearing that she was crying after returning home, he had planned on doing this.

After so many years, he has grown up and, as the only man in the family, he must take on this responsibility. This matter has been a heavy burden on his mother's heart for a long time, and he hopes she can speak about it so that he may share her burdens.

Furthermore, being older now, he wants to know information about his father, whether good or bad. He doesn't want to remain clueless all the time. To prevent his mother from feeling sad, he has suppressed these words for over twenty years.

Now, Xiao Yu increasingly feels that his father must be related to Sector 13; otherwise, his mother would always have been happy. It was only after today's discussion about Sector 13 that she became so emotional.

He has grown up now and can help share some of the burdens with his mother!

"That's right, Mom. My brother and I are grown-ups now. When we were young, you didn't want to tell us anything, but now that we've grown up, we can help shoulder some responsibilities for you! Don’t keep everything bottled up inside!"

At this moment, Xiao Yu, Lu Jianhong, and Yun Xi entered through the door. When Xiao Yu heard her younger brother's words, she took over and said.

Although they knew that bringing up these topics would make their mother sad, seeing how she looked now, none of them wanted her to keep all her worries hidden in her heart.

Xiao Yu didn't know why her mother was crying, but considering her mother's character, it could only be because of something related to his father that caused such sadness.

Seeing that their mother had lowered her head and remained silent, Xiao Yu looked at her and said, "Mom, are you so upset today because of what I said"

"Brother, what did you say to Mom Why is she so sad now" Hearing what his younger brother said, Xiao Yu was taken aback and asked Xiao Yu.

Xiao Yu didn't answer his sister's question but instead looked at their mother who had closed her eyes on the bed.

Hearing what her son and daughter said, Jian Ying shed a tear down her face. She knew that both of them were very understanding and never asked about their father out of concern for making her sad. Now that they have grown up again, bringing it up once more, she didn't know how to refuse them.

"Ms. Yun, I will go back to my room first; you guys talk."

Upon hearing this was about their family matters, Yun Xi wanted to take her leave. Although she was curious as well, she knew that since she wasn't yet part of the Xiao Family, it would be better for her to avoid it.

"Yun Xi, please stay; although you are not a member of my Xiao Family now, I believe that one day you will become one!" Hearing Yun Xi's intention to leave, Jian Ying opened her eyes and looked at her.

Hearing Xiao Jianying's words, Yunxi's face turned slightly red, but she stayed, clearly agreeing with what Xiao Jianying had said.

Xiao Jianying saw that Yunxi stayed and leaned back against the headboard, closing her eyes. She needed to sort out her thoughts and think about how to tell her son and daughter.

Just as her daughter and son mentioned, they were already grown up, and some things should be told to them. Since they had reached this point today, it was time to share these matters with them.

Moreover, her son often went to Beijing now; some things would inevitably come to his attention sooner or later. It would be better for him to know beforehand rather than catch him off guard at a later stage.

Originally, if her son had an ordinary talent like her daughter's, she planned to keep these secrets locked away forever and never tell them.

But now that her son was exceptionally outstanding, not only inheriting his father’s medical skills but also the responsibility of carrying forward Xiao Family’s Ten Thousand Lives Hall, without external help, it would be very tough for him.

If Xiao Jianying knew that Xiao Yu currently had Zhong Kui's legacy and inherited Zhong Kui's title of Celestial Master, she wouldn't have been so worried about her son.

Before coming to the deep sea, Xiao Jianying had thought deeply and intended to find a suitable time to tell them something about his father. However, before she figured out how to tell them, her son returned with news of an invitation from Sector Thirteen.

This news agitated Xiao Jianying's usually calm heart. After her son left just now, she thought it was the right moment to tell them. Unexpectedly, without her telling anything, her son and daughter pressed for information.

That worked too; originally, she had planned to tell them anyway, so she might as well do it now! In today's society, if her son wanted to develop Ten Thousand Lives Hall, he would find it extremely hard relying solely on himself.

Semi-reclining, Xiao Jianying’s heart gradually calmed down and slowly opened her eyes. Now, she had deeply hidden the pain in her heart.

"You've always wanted to know who your father is Today I will tell you: your father's name is Zhao Lingyun; in my heart, he's a truly great man!" Xiao Jianying looked at the ceiling with both eyes and revealed a blissful smile on her lips. It was as if she had fallen into a beautiful memory.

After a while, Xiao Jianying continued to say: "When I was young, I studied at Capital University. During my second year, I became the president of the student council. I got to know your father in the middle of my third year; it was around the time of university anniversary celebrations. Your father had graduated from Capital University as a top graduate and also served as the student council president.

"Back then, the university anniversary celebration was arranged by the student council. When I was setting up the venue, he came to help me, saying that he used to be the chairman of the student council and was very familiar with such arrangements. Thus, he stayed behind to assist me, and that's how we got acquainted!"

"You've always wondered how I met Jin Xianglin Jin Xianglin had only been in school for a few months back then, and just joined the student council days earlier, so he was always following me around! our old scores and new grievances."It's you guys Master Tong, it was him who injured Old Gu along with another master!" As Xiao Yu and the others walked under the streetlight at the pier, a sharp voi...