Reborn as his Shadow

Mo Zhenhao clutched his chest as he gasped for breath, “The Xiao family is too evil! They must have a mole, they must!” 

The chairman’s secretary, who was bearing the anger from his boss alone, stepped forward with shaking legs as he tried to persuade him dryly, “Chairman, calm down….”

Taking a deep breath, Mo Zhenhao waved his hands wearily, “Check it out for me, there must be something wrong with the company—”

“Knock! Knock! Knock!” A knock on the door interrupted Mo Zhenhao.

He said with a cold face, “Come one.”

Mo Heng pushed the door open and entered, “Dad!”

Seeing his face as he approached, Mo Zhenhao rubbed his temples, “Why are you here?”

“Class finished, and I came back to see you on the way.” Sitting on the sofa, Mo Heng glanced at the secretary in the room, “Secretary Wu, you go out first.”

Secretary Wu looked embarrassed as he looked at Mo Zhenhao. 

Mo Zhenhao was impatient, “You can go.”

Bowing slightly, Secretary Wu left as if he had received an amnesty, returning to his office at several times his normal pace.

“Dad, I heard from Manager Wang….” Mo Heng didn’t want to provoke Mo Zhenhao any more as he dragged his words out.

Mo Zhenhao held a straight face, “The Xiao family robbed us again, there must be an insider in the company.”

“Dad—I was afraid that you would be angry so I didn’t tell you, but brother—”

“Don’t mention that traitor to me!” Mo Zhenhao cut off his son.

Mo Heng comforted, “Dad, listen to me first!”

“There’s nothing I want to hear about the rebellious son.”

Mo Heng seemed to be conflicted, “This may be related to how we’ve been cut off by the Xiao family so often though.”

Mo Zhenhao frowned, “What does your brother have to do with that?” He hadn’t even touched the Mo business yet.

As if thinking of something unspeakable, Mo Heng also frowned. He hesitated some more but seemed to make up his mind quickly and said, “Mo Jingxuan had been living with Xiao Ying, the eldest son of the Xiao family. They seem to be in love, last time I accidentally bumped into him and Xiao Ying kissing in a secluded part of the school.”

“What?!” Mo Zhenhao’s forehead bulged, “Are you sure you saw that bastard?!”

Mo Heng nodded with difficulty, “I’m sure.”

“Bastard, that bastard! He is no son of mine to dare get involved with men in such a lowly way!”

“Dad, don’t say that about brother!”

“I, Mo Zhenhao, don’t have such a son. I can’t afford to have such a son!!” Suddenly remembering something, Mo Zhenhao’s voice turned cold, “Did you get hurt last time because of this? Did he threaten you not to tell me?”

Mo Heng shook his head, “No, I was also to blame for that. I shouldn’t have insisted on him coming back home with me. I didn’t intend to tell you about this matter, but during this time the Mo family has been cut off so badly that I thought I should… I’ve been wondering if Mo Jingxuan has been leaking information. I know he’s not involved with the company but it always feels a little strange since I know his relationship with Xiao Ying.” After saying this, Mo Heng lowered his head as if apologizing to Mo Jingxuan for doubting him.

There was a cold light in his eyes as he thought. He didn’t know if this matter was really related to Mo Jingxuan or not, but he knew it was a wonderful opportunity for him to help Mo Zhenhao despise his older brother. His lips curled up as he kept his face turned to the ground to conceal it; as long as he took over the Mo family, no one would be able to control him. Or stop him from going after Xiao Ying.

Mo Zhenhao also felt that this matter was strange and closed his eyes as he leaned back into his chair to think. He squinted his eyes as he said, “Perhaps this is an opportunity, maybe we can use the fact that the son of the Xiao family wants to be with my son. If I go to the Xiao house to demand an explanation as his father then….Yes, Xiao Heng, you and I will go to the Xiao’s house tomorrow!”

Mo Heng was stunned for a moment, “Okay.” Mo Zhenhao’s idea surprised him; he hadn’t thought he would stoop so low as to use his son.

The next day Mo Zhenhao personally drove Mo Heng to the Xiao mansion early in the morning.

And Mo Jingxuan and Xiao Ying took advantage of the weekend to go to the Beijiao Hot Spring Resort early in the morning. It had entered the final stage, and they wanted to see its progress before disclosing its existence to the public.

Qin Yong led the father and son of the Mo family to the small garden behind the mansion where Xiao Yao was relaxing and left without a word of hospitality.

In the garden, Xiao Yao was teasing some birds with a stalk of long grass. Ever since Xiao Ying took the business off his shoulders, Xiao Yao’s whole body has become more lively. He no longer needed to worry about the many people depending on him and could relax carefreely at home. Xiao Yao was now the embodiment of what people would call an old child.

Seeing that Xiao Yao was just playing in the grass and didn’t seem to notice their arrival, Mo Zhenhao coughed to remind him, “Cough—cough—”

Xiao Yao refused to respond, and Mo Zhenhao was unable to hold back, “Long time no see; Mr. Xiao is really getting younger and younger each time we meet.”

Xiao Yao threw away the grass in his hand and patted the dust off his clothes as he stood up with a proud look on his face, “Aren’t I? Everyone I know has been complimenting me on my face recently and how I have such a good son. My son even found me such a handsome and capable son in law; I was able to entrust all my work to them without any worries. It’s such a pity you can’t do the same, you’re only getting older you know~” Satisfied that the faces in front of him were twisted enough, Xiao Yao continued, “It’s such a surprise that Director Mo has come here in person. I’m not sure if I missed your letter to make an appointment….”

Mo Heng’s heart was still stuck on the words Xiao Yao had uttered earlier; how dare Mo Jingxuan claim to be his son-in-law? He is obviously not worthy!

Mo Zhanhao suppressed the anger he felt as well, “I’m here to find my son.”

Xiao Yao raised his chin at Mo Heng, “Isn’t your son right here?”

“Eldest son.” Mo Zhenhaos’ voice was continuously getting worse.

“Huh? Does the Mo family have an older son? Why didn’t I know? I don’t think I’ve ever heard you mention him before.”

“Don’t play dumb! Tell Mo Jingxuan to come out! I know he’s here!”

Xiao Yao found it funny, “Oh, so Jingxuan is your son? You hid it so well, I didn’t know! No need to be so aggressive Mo Zhenhao~”

Mo Heng stepped up to try and cool the flames, “Uncle, please call my brother out. He hasn’t come home recently and we’re worried about him.”

Xiao Yao refused to entertain them any longer, “Go back home. Jingxuan is the son in law of my Xiao family, he won’t be going back to the Mo house. You two, don’t try and act in front of me, we all know the real situation. Jingxuan and Xiao Ying are doing well together, don’t bother them in the future. Besides, I’m sure that Jingxuan isn’t willing to go back with you even if I did call him out.”

“I am his father and he has to listen to me whether he wants to or not.” Mo Zhenhao raised his voice as he tried to forcefully explain his logic.

“Heh!” A sneer interrupted their conversation.

Mo Jingxuan held Xiao Ying’s hand as he walked towards the three men in the garden and said, “I never expected to see such a good show when I came back. I’m glad we finished our business early enough to view it.”

“Brother, you should probably be quiet.” Mo Heng did his best to play a white lotus.

Mo Zhenhao looked at the interlocked hands of the men in front of him as he cursed in disgust, “Shameless bastard, selling yourself for money! Come back with me now!”

“Get out.” Xiao Ying said coldly, “Don’t blame us for being rude if you ignore our words again.”

“You’re a junior, how dare you talk to your elders like this. Is this how your Xiao family taught you? I have raised my son for so many years, how dare you try and take him from me without giving me anything in return?!”

Xiao Yao’s eyes were full of contempt as the true reason for Mo Zhenhao’s visit slipped out, and Xiao Ying stepped forward, rearing to punch the sorry excuse for a father in front of him.

It turned out that this was why they were here; Mo Jingxuan pulled back Xiao Ying as he spoke up, “Mr. Mo, do you want to sell me as property?”

“Brother, don’t provoke dad!” Mo Heng tried to persuade him.

“Don’t disgust me. You’re not my brother, you know very well who your mother is and what she has tried to do. To call me brother so affectionately, do you want me to laugh? Isn’t it embarrassing to constantly play a clown?”

“You—!” Mo Heng’s face turned purple as he heard these words, and he didn’t say anything for a long time.

Holding his man’s hand tightly, Xiao Ying said, “Tomorrow the newspapers will publish that Xuan and Mr. Mo have completely severed their relationship of father and son. Xuan will have nothing to do with your family in the future, you do not need to bother with him anymore.”

“Don’t talk nonsense with me, I raised such a big son and you just want us to severe relationships for nothing? I don’t agree!”

Mo Jingxuan rebutted him loudly, “I think I should be the one saying those words Mr. Mo. Your identity as a father to me has long lost its worth, do you still think I am a naive toddler who can be controlled at your leisure? Don’t expect to use my relationship with Xiao Ying to benefit at all, I won’t allow it. You will personally publish in the papers that we have cut off relationships or else I might just change my mind and go back to be the eldest of the Mo family and marry a nice girl to gain the shares my mother left for me.” As his words fell, Mo Jingxuan immediately stepped on Xiao Ying’s feet as he kissed him and said in a low voice, “I’m just threatening him, don’t take it seriously.”

Xiao Yao smiled at their display of affection and called Butler Qin back over, “Show our guests to the door please.”

The living room of the Xiao house———

Xiao Yao looked at Mo Jingxuan carefully and said, “Jingxuan, I will be your father from now on. That type of father is not the type you need.”

Mo Jingxuan laughed, “Uncle, don’t worry, I’m not sad.” He patted Xiao Ying on the shoulder as he continued, “You are Xiao Ying’s father, of course you are also my father. We are a real family.”

Xiao Yao smiled and nodded with tears in his eyes, “That’s right. We’ve always been a family.” At this moment, his heart was swollen; I have such good sons, I can’t tell which one I like better….