Ling Cage: Twelve Talismans? I have everything I need.

Chapter 149 The Two Siblings (Seeking votes~~)

"So, Mom," Bai Yuekui hesitated for a moment before finally asking.

Do you accept us?

Theresa cupped Bai Yuekui's cheeks in her hands and gently squeezed them, causing Bai Yuekui to pout.

She pulled Bai Yuekui's head into her arms and gently kissed his forehead.

"Silly child, what mother wouldn't accept her own child?"

Theresa smiled and said, "Now that I suddenly have a daughter and son who have grown up so much, I'm overjoyed."

She cupped Bai Yuekui's face in her hands, looking at him from left to right.

"No wonder she's my daughter, she's so beautiful."

Bai Yuetian quickly said, "Mom, there's me too, there's me too."

Theresa reached out and rubbed Bai Yuetian's head again, saying with a smile, "Yes, your son is handsome too."

"Teresa"

Bai Jingyu, who had been standing at the door for a while, finally spoke, but was stopped by a look from Teresa.

"I don't want to talk to you today. You've kept this from me for so long."

Bai Jingyu awkwardly walked to the side and sat down.

Seeing his father in such a pitiful state, Bai Yuetian tried to defend Bai Jingyu.

"Mom, it's not Dad's fault, we were the same way."

Before she could finish speaking, Theresa interjected, "It's alright, it's all your dad's fault."

Okay~
Bai Yuetian had nothing to say.

Theresa then turned to Bai Yuekui and asked, "What about my son-in-law? When is he coming?"

Bai Yuekui was taken aback when he heard this: "He should be here in a little while. The village has already sent people to wait for him, so he has to go back first."

Theresa: "Hmm~~ When he comes, Mom will have to take a good look at him."

Although I've seen the photos and find them pleasing to the eye, I haven't seen the real person yet.

After a while, Theresa asked cautiously again, "Little Kui...how did your mother die?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Yuekui looked at Bai Jingyu sitting opposite him.

Bai Jingyu nodded, after all, some things could not be hidden any longer.

Bai Yuekui slowly said, "Because of a brain transplant surgery."

"Brain transplant surgery?"

Theresa's gentle smile froze, and she gradually became somewhat incredulous.

She is a leading neuroscientist and is all too aware of the extreme risks and ethical dilemmas that this term represents.

Theresa had initially assumed she might have some incurable disease or die from a future disaster, but she never imagined her fate would be related to that.

"Hmm," Bai Yuekui nodded, his gaze not avoiding Theresa's.

Yang Chen appeared outside the corridor of the private rest area on the top floor of Bai Jingyu Company in Jiuchuan City.

He took a deep breath, straightened his clothes, and calmed down the inexplicable tension.

Meeting your father-in-law is one thing, meeting your mother-in-law is another.
Especially this deceased relative who held great significance for Bai Yuekui, is another matter entirely.

He raised his hand, ready to knock on the door, but the door was pulled open from the inside.

Bai Yuetian opened the door; his eyes were still slightly red.

Upon seeing Yang Chen, he immediately winked and lowered his voice, saying quickly, "Orange! You're finally here! The atmosphere inside is... well..."

After saying that, he stepped aside to make way and patted Yang Chen on the shoulder.

Yang Chen glanced at him helplessly and stepped inside.

In the living room, Bai Jingyu stood by the window a little further away, seemingly giving his family some space, and looked over.

On the sofa, Theresa sat in the middle, one hand still tightly holding Bai Yuekui's hand, the other holding a tissue, gently wiping the corner of her eyes.

She already knew what had happened from Bai Yuekui.

It's unimaginable that this happy and peaceful family would be torn apart because of my surgery.

Bai Yuekui sat beside her. Although his face had regained its composure, his slightly reddened eyelids still revealed the emotional turmoil he had just experienced.

Hearing footsteps, Teresa looked up.

Her gaze immediately fell on Yang Chen.

The gaze was scrutinizing, but not critical.

Yang Chen stopped and nodded slightly, his tone respectful and gentle: "Hello, Auntie, I am Yang Chen."

Theresa looked at him but didn't speak immediately.

She looked at the man her daughter had chosen to spend her life with; he was tall and handsome, with clear and calm eyes.

Just by standing there, he exudes a reassuring aura.

She recalled Bai Jingyu's evaluation of him—"calm and reliable," "very good to Yue Kui," and "accompanied Yue Kui through the most difficult period."

That last little thing alone was enough to fill her with boundless gratitude.

"Yang Chen," Teresa said slowly, her voice still slightly hoarse.

She released Bai Yuekui's hand, stood up, took two steps toward Yang Chen, and showed a kind smile on her face.

“Jingyu and the children all told me. Thank you, thank you for always being with Yuekui and taking care of her.”

The sincerity in her words touched Yang Chen, and he quickly replied, "Auntie, you flatter me. This is what I should do."

Theresa looked closely into his eyes, then reached out and gently patted Yang Chen's arm.

“Good boy,” she said softly.

Bai Yuekui also stood up at some point, walked to Yang Chen's side, and took his hand.

Yang Chen felt the warmth of her fingertips, and grasped her hand tightly in return, his nervousness completely dissipating.

Bai Jingyu then walked over, smiling with satisfaction.

"Mom, see? I told you so! Chengzi is absolutely reliable!" Bai Yuetian came over and put her arm around Yang Chen's other shoulder with a grin.

"By the way, Mom, look, we're all here. Shouldn't we have a family dinner or something to celebrate? I haven't had your cooking in years!"

Theresa laughed at her son's words: "Okay, okay, what do you want to eat? Mom will make it for you."

As she spoke, her gaze turned to Bai Yuekui and Yang Chen, with a questioning look in her eyes.

Bai Yuekui nodded slightly: "Either is fine."

"Auntie, please don't overwork yourself. Keep it simple," Yang Chen added.

“I’m not tired at all. I’m just happy to have a meal with my family,” Teresa said.

"Also, is Auntie being too distant?"

Yang Chen readily agreed: "Mother-in-law."

Theresa's smile widened.

She turned to Bai Jingyu and said, "Jingyu, do you want to go home, or stay here? The kitchen here is fully equipped."

"Let's go home," Bai Jingyu said immediately.

“It’s more comfortable at home. And” He paused, glancing at Bai Yuekui and Yang Chen.

"Xiao Kui and Xiao Tian are at home now, although they are still family."

Theresa immediately understood her husband's intention and looked at Bai Yuekui and Yang Chen with a questioning look in her eyes, as if afraid that they would feel uncomfortable.

It does feel a bit strange to have "adult" children facing their "young" selves.

Bai Yuekui's expression remained unchanged; he simply said, "Okay."

Yang Chen nodded, "I'll follow my father-in-law and mother-in-law's arrangements."

Bai Yuetian seemed quite excited: "Great, I'll have to tease him properly!"

Theresa chuckled and patted her son's arm lightly, saying, "Don't scare him."

"Don't worry, Mom, I know what I'm doing," Bai Yuetian assured him, patting his chest.

Having made their decision, the group didn't delay any longer. Taking the private elevator directly to the underground parking garage, Bai Yuetian naturally took the driver's seat again.

The vehicle drove smoothly on the streets of Hisakawa City.

Inside the car, Bai Jingyu sat in the passenger seat, while Teresa, Bai Yuekui, and Yang Chen sat in the back.

Theresa's attention was mostly focused on Bai Yuekui and Yang Chen, asking them questions about their daily lives.

For example, she asked very detailed questions about what to eat in Longgu Village, what to do on a daily basis, and what the village was like.

Bai Yuekui answered every question Tereza asked, and Yang Chen occasionally added a few words from the side.

Bai Yuetian kept glancing at this scene in the rearview mirror, a smile constantly playing on his lips.

Soon, the vehicle entered the familiar villa area.

When they stopped in front of their own villa, apart from Bai Jingyu and Teresa, the other three paused for a moment.

Theresa keenly sensed this. After getting out of the car, she didn't immediately open the door, but stood at the entrance, smiling as she said to the three of them, "Welcome home."

Bai Yuekui's gaze lingered on the villa's exterior wall for a moment before he looked at Theresa and gave a soft "hmm".

Bai Jingyu took out his key and opened the door.

As soon as the door opened, a small cannonball rushed over and grabbed Theresa's leg.

"Mom! You're back!" It was Xiaoyuetian's clear voice.

Immediately afterwards, Little Moon Queen, dressed in a little dress, appeared in the entrance hall. When she saw Theresa, her eyes lit up.

But then he noticed three other "strangers" standing at the door, especially the white-haired older sister he had seen on the beach.

There was also the older brother I had seen in the courtyard before.

A curious expression immediately appeared on her little face: "It's you?"

Theresa bent down and hugged Xiaoyuetian, then gently beckoned to Xiaoyuekui: "Xiaokui, come here, come to Mommy."

Xiao Yuekui hesitated for a moment, then slowly walked to Teresa's side, her little hands clutching her mother's clothes, her big eyes still blinking as she looked at Bai Yuekui and Yang Chen.

Bai Yuetian squatted down and waved to Xiao Yuetian and Xiao Yuekui with a grin: "Hi! Do you remember me?"

Xiaoyuetian tilted her head and looked at him.

Suddenly, he shouted, "You're that pervert!"

"What nonsense are you spouting, brat?" Bai Yuetian stepped forward, grabbed Xiao Yuetian by the collar, and lifted him into the air.

Xiao Yuetian was being held up, her limbs flailing wildly in the air. She pointed at Bai Yuetian and shouted, "It was you, you pervert, who followed me that day!"

"Dad! Call the police right now!"

Bai Yuetian was both amused and annoyed by Xiao Yuetian's words "following" and "calling the police," and pretended to flick him on the head: "Hey, you little brat, you've even learned to turn the tables! Who followed you? I'm going home now!"

Xiao Yuetian nimbly shrank her neck, dodging Bai Yuetian's hand, and stubbornly said, "This is my house! It's not your house!"

"Alright, Yue Tian, ​​stop fooling around." Bai Jingyu finally spoke up, stopping his eldest son's antics.

Bai Yuetian gave an "oh" and reluctantly put Xiao Yuetian back on the ground, even straightening his wrinkled collar for him.

As soon as Xiaoyuetian's feet touched the ground, she immediately looked up at Baiyuetian defiantly: "I wasn't calling you! What did you say 'oh' for?"

Bai Yuetian was even more displeased upon hearing this.

这小时候的自己怎么这么欠揍呢？他抬手作势又要去弹小月天的脑袋吓唬他。

Xiao Yuetian reacted extremely quickly, raising her short leg to kick Bai Yuetian's shin while shouting, "Take this!"

This kick naturally didn't have much power.

Bai Jingyu reacted quickly, scooping Xiao Yuetian back up and gently pressing his shoulder, his tone becoming slightly more serious.

"Xiao Tian, ​​stop fooling around! This is an important person, you need to be polite."

He hasn't figured out how to explain this complicated relationship to his youngest son yet.

Xiao Yuetian was held down by her father and twisted a couple of times. Seeing her father's seemingly serious expression, she became a little more obedient, but still puffed out her cheeks and glared angrily at Bai Yuetian.

Little Moon Queen hid behind Theresa, watching this scene with curiosity.

Teresa watched her eldest and youngest sons making a fuss, feeling both amused and helpless. She gently patted Bai Yuetian's arm.

"Alright, how old are you? Don't act like a child."

She lowered her head and said softly to Xiaoyuetian, "Xiaotian, you can't be rude. This is a very important older brother, not a pervert."

Xiao Yuetian pouted, but still obediently said "Oh," though her eyes were still darting around, clearly not completely convinced.

Bai Jingyu cleared his throat: "Xiao Tian, ​​Xiao Kui, these three are very important family members of your parents."

He paused, then pointed to Bai Yuetian: "This is... well, you can call him brother."

He then looked at Bai Yuekui and Yang Chen, "This is my elder sister, and this is my elder brother Yang Chen."

"Brother? I won't call him that." Xiaoyuetian scoffed.

"You brat." Bai Yuetian reached out and rubbed Xiao Yuetian's head hard, which made Xiao Yuetian grumble again.

Xiao Yuekui, however, was more focused on Bai Yuekui and Yang Chen, and whispered to Teresa, "Mom, this is the brother I told you about before who can use magic."

Theresa gently stroked her youngest daughter's hair and said softly, "Yes, Mommy knows."

Bai Yuekui looked at his younger self, at those clear and innocent eyes.

She was silent for a few seconds, then slowly squatted down, trying to make her eyes meet Xiao Yuekui's.

Little Yuekui didn't seem so afraid. She looked at Bai Yuekui and suddenly whispered, "Sister, you are so beautiful."

Bai Yuekui was slightly taken aback.

She then smiled and said, "You're very good-looking too."

Bai Yuetian, standing nearby, couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Praising yourself? Isn't that a bit much?"

Before he could finish speaking, Bai Yuekui's indifferent glance silenced him completely.

As Yang Chen watched this scene, the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.

Theresa and Bai Jingyu exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with complex emotions.

"Alright, stop blocking the doorway," Teresa said with a smile, snapping out of her daze.

"Come in, everyone. Jingyu, keep everyone company. Yue Yangchen, please make yourselves at home. I'll go to the kitchen to prepare dinner."

As she spoke, she looked down at the two little ones and said, "Xiao Tian, ​​Xiao Kui, you must treat them well."

Bai Yuekui then said to Teresa, "Mom, I'll go to the kitchen to help you."

Theresa was a little surprised, but then smiled and said, "No need, no need, you can just sit and rest."

"It's alright," Bai Yuekui insisted. "Let me help you."

Theresa looked into her daughter's eyes, her heart softened, and she nodded: "Okay, let's do it together."

Watching Bai Yuekui follow Teresa to the kitchen, Bai Jingyu invited Yang Chen and Bai Yuetian to sit down, and at the same time asked Xiao Yuetian to boil water.

Little Yuekui sat on the sofa next to Yang Chen, her two little feet dangling in the air and gently swinging.
Her big eyes were fixed on Yang Chen, and she asked softly, "Do you really know magic? How did you do that in the yard that day?"

Yang Chen turned his head and met her curious and inquisitive gaze, and smiled gently.

"Of course I will, didn't you see it with your own eyes that day?"

Little Moon Queen tilted her head and asked again, "So your magic can only heal wounds? Are there other kinds of magic? Like, like in storybooks, conjuring butterflies or candy?"

Yang Chen was amused by her question and shook his head: "My magic is a little different from the one in the book. However, it can definitely do more than just heal wounds."

He thought for a moment: "For example, it can also cure fever."

Xiao Yuekui was taken aback upon hearing this, and her large eyes, which resembled Bai Yuekui's, widened slightly, as if she had thought of something.

The curiosity on her face was gradually replaced by a look of sudden realization. She leaned forward and lowered her voice.

"That morning, before I woke up with a fever, I felt like someone was holding my hand, it felt very comfortable. Then the fever subsided. My dad said only he came in, but..."

She paused, her gaze fixed on Yang Chen: "...But I feel like there was more than one person. Um...did you come to see me with Dad?"

Despite her young age, Xiao Yuekui's intuition was astonishingly sharp, connecting fragmented perceptions and clues.

Yang Chen looked at the mini version of Bai Yuekui in front of him, neither denying nor admitting it directly, but instead asked in a low voice.

"What do you think?"

Xiao Yuekui jumped off the sofa, walked over to Yang Chen, and sat down again: "I think it's you."

(End of this chapter)