Reborn as his Shadow

Chen Biao was furious, “You can’t do this to me!! I just slept with that bitch a few times and promised to get Xiao Yixiu into headquarters! I never did anything to endanger the company!”

Xiao Ying’s eyes flickered slightly, and he tapped his finger on the table as he thought. Some time passed, and he ended up nodding, agreeing to the shareholder’s proposal to cast a recall vote; this was really an unexpected harvest for him.

None of the board members paid any attention to Chen Biao’s fuss; he had brought this upon himself. Once he dared to endanger the company for profit, he was already not worth worrying about. It didn’t hurt either that as long as all the attention was on Chen Biao, their cooperation with his schemes in the past might be forgotten…

Unanimously, all the shareholders agreed to the removal of Chen Biao and Xiao Yixiu from the company. Chen Biao was left to watch as the board members raised funds together and forcefully bought off the shares in his hands before splitting them amongst themselves.

The farce finally settled, Chen Biao left the company in disgrace, and Xiao Ying, together with Mo Jingxuan, sent Xiao Yao and Xiao Yixiu back to the Xiao residence.

Sitting in the back of the car with his back towards Xiao Yao, Xiao Yixiu calmed down slightly and quietly sent a text to Zhao Lingjun.

Nothing was said along the way; it was only once they had arrived that Xiao Yao spoke up, “Yixiu, prepare yourself and pack your things. I’ll be arranging for you to go abroad as soon as possible.”

“Dad, you want to drive me away?!” Xiao Yixiu questioned with wide eyes as disbelief washed over him.

Xiao Yao sighed, “I won’t be leaving you alone, you’ll still get an allowance every few months, you’ll just be living apart from us for a while.”

“Isn’t this an exile in disguise?!” Xiao Yixiu pointed at his father in anger, “You stole everything that should have been mine to give to that bastard who came from who knows where and now you want to drive me out too?! Dad, have you ever thought about me? Why do I get none of your care?!”

Mo Jingxuan’s forehead bulged as his veins threatened to burst, and he let go of Xiao Ying’s hand to step forward and teach this ungrateful thing a lesson.

But before he could do anything, Xiao Ying grabbed him by the arm and shook his head as he said in a low voice, “Fighting now will only give him more things to use against us.”

Taking a few deep breaths, Mo Jingxuan barely managed to suppress his anger. Xiao Ying patted his hair softly; this person always put himself first. If someone scolded him, he might not be angry, but as soon as they brought Xiao Ying into it, this person’s temper was out of control.

Xiao Yao’s face darkened further as he looked at Xiao Yixiu, “Aside from the Xiao family’s inheritance, what do you lack? I pay far more attention to you than to Xiao Ying. I pay for all your expenses and you have nothing to worry about except where to spend your money. I’ve given Xiao Ying money once, and he’s refused it ever since, choosing to earn his money himself. What about you? Do you know how to do anything besides eat, drink, and play? You almost never attended class in school, but I still arranged a job for you at the company because you are my son! Even if you want to fight for the right to inherit, first think about whether or not you have the ability! For your own interest, you’d be willing to sell off my family and drag us into ruin, how can I keep you by my side once you’ve shown this?!!”

“No, I might not have the same ability as Xiao Ying, but you’ve forced me to this point! It was all you!”

Mo Jingxuan was contemptuous, “Someone forced you to stop learning? Forced you to play around instead of study? Forced you to betray the family? Your skill in blaming others is unparalleled, when others don’t give way for you as you run rampant of course it’s all their fault once you crash!”

“Who are you to try and teach me?” Xiao Yixiu sneered as he pointed at Mo Jingxuan’s nose, “The lost dog that the Mo family doesn’t want? Do you really think this is your house, just because you follow behind Xiao Ying so shamelessly? I think that even if you were wanted—”

“Shut up!!” Xiao Yao roared.

At the same time, Xiao Ying kicked Xiao Yixiu, and his body hit the coffee table behind him with a thud before rolling to the ground.

“Little bastard!! You dare to hit my son, see what I’ll do to you!” Zhao Lingjun had just been brought in by Butler Qin and saw this scene. Grabbing an antique vase from a shelf by the entrance, she took aim and threw it at Xiao Ying with full force.

“Baby!!” Before he had time to think, Mo Jingxuan was screaming as he instinctively used his body to protect Xiao Ying behind him.

Pupils contracting violently, Xiao Ying was furious as he pulled the fool in his arms to turn and blocked the vase with his back.

With a muffled grunt, there was a crash, and the case fell to the ground and shattered into pieces.

“Zhao Lingjun!!” Xiao Yao’s voice resounded throughout the house.

She was being held down by the butler and struggling desperately to shake free of him but regained some of her reason after Xiao Yao’s cry reminded her of her purpose in coming in the first place.

“Baby, baby!” Mo Jingxuan pushed out of Xiao Ying’s arms and anxiously pulled at his clothes, trying to check his injuries.

Xiao Ying grabbed his arm fiercely, his voice holding an irritable tone as he pleaded, “Don’t do this again!”

Stunned, Mo Jingxuan didn’t try to move anymore and instead wrapped his arms around the man’s waist and buried his face in his chest.

Seeing him obediently staying in his arms like this, Xiao Ying released his grip, but said in a quiet voice, “It’s better if I can suffer like this, it will help dad harden his heart completely and prevent him from changing his mind once they need help again. You are not allowed to act so rashly in the future, okay?”

As Mo Jingxuan and Xiao Ying were talking off to the side, Zhao Lingjun was still directing her own drama as she sat on the ground with tears running down her face. She grabbed Xiao Yao’s pants with both hands, weeping loudly as she tried to incite his pity.

Xiao Yixiu met her eyes for a moment and knelt down with her, tacitly agreeing that their best option was the policy of tenderness.

“Woo~ Xiao Yao, Yixiu is your own son! You’ve given Xiao Ying everything he could ask for and now you even want to take away Yixiu’s right to stay with you for him! You can’t be so partial!”

Xiao Yao didn’t think anything was wrong and moved his foot to shake off ZHao Lingjn’s hands with a cold face, “I will be sending him abroad, and without my permission he will not be allowed to return to the country in the future. You are also forbidden to see Yixiu in the future, and if needed, I will file a restraining order.”

“What?! You want to send Yixiu away?!” Zhao Lingjun was screaming in her hysteria, “I don’t agree! Why can’t I see my own son?! I won’t allow it, you can’t do this!!”

“Dad—please don’t send me abroad! I know I was wrong, I won’t dare to do it again, brother can have whatever he wants, I swear!” Xiao Yixiu was begging from the side in a panic.

Xiao Yao was ruthless as he destroyed their last shreds of hope in one go, “I didn’t ask either of you for your opinion, I was just informing you of what will be happening. Yixiu, you must go abroad and learn to face the consequences of your actions. And you, Zhao Lingjun, you should know your own virtues. I don’t think your character is suitable for you to meet Yixiu again and if you insist on trying, then I will be seeing you in court. Butler Qin, see off the guests.”

Qin Yong stepped forward, pulled Zhao Lingjun up by her arm, and helped her walk out the door. She struggled all the way, twisting back to look at Xiao Yao as she shouted, “Xiao Yao! You can’t do this!!”

Xiao Yixiu tried to go forward and help his mother but was dragged back by Xiao Yao and thrown roughly onto the couch. He could only collapse helplessly as he watched Zhao Lingjun disappear in front of his eyes.

Mo Jingxuan watched Zhao Lingjun leave with cold eyes.

“Call for Doctor Xia to come over and take a look at Xiao Ying, and then help Yixiu back to his room,” Xiao Yao ordered a nearby servant.

“Yes!” The servant who had been standing silently in the background went up to make the call and sent Xiao Yixiu upstairs quickly.

Xiao Yao walked back over to Mo Jingxuan and Xiao Ying, “Xiao Ying, let me see your back.”

“I’m fine,” Xiao Ying shook his head.

“It’s not fine! Let us look!” Mo Jingxuan frowned in anger at his lover’s refusal and forcibly began to unbutton him. Having no other choice, Xiao Ying opened his arms and let Mo Jingxuan take off his shirt, “Xiao Ying!!” Mo Jingxuan trembled with anger as he regretted letting Zhao Lingjun off so easily. Bruises were scattered all over Xiao Ying’s back, along with threads of blood leaking out and drawing patterns down his skin.

“Call Doctor Xia and tell him to hurry up!” Xiao Yao ordered as he stared at his son’s torn back, “Blame me, blame me….”

Holding Mo Jingxuan into his arms, Xiao Ying laughed, “Hehe—it’s really nothing. It barely hurts at all, right now.” While hugging Mo Jingxuan so as to comfort him as best he could, he looked up at his father and said, “Dad, don’t make too much of a fuss. I want to hug you too and you’re too aggravated right now.”

Xiao Yao immediately put aside his feelings of self-blame as he muttered with shame, “Tsk, who needs your hug?”

Xiao Ying laughed lowly, “It’s fine if you don’t want my hug, I just thought it might be nice.” He lowered his head and kissed the smooth hair of the person in his arms, “Xuan, are you feeling better?”

Mo Jingxuan raised his head to kiss Xiao Ying’s lips. He couldn’t really be angry with him; he just couldn’t stand that he listened to him and held back from hurting that woman worse. His man got injured protecting him, and he was unable to do a thing about it!

Xiao Yao looked at Mo Jingxuan with a vague expression on his face; this child was so easy to coax–he let go of his anger without hesitation. It was really very disappointing. “Cough, cough, cough, cough, cough—” Clearing his throat violently, Xiao Yao did his best to interfere with their passionate kiss without the slightest bit of psychological pressure, “Dad is still single, single!” He glanced at Butler Qin, who was coming back after getting rid of Zhao Lingjun, “Butler Qin is single too!”

Qin Yong narrowed his eyes at Xiao Yao and didn’t speak.

Taking a few last moments to savour his kiss with Mo Jingxuan, Xiao Ying had no choice but to regretfully let him go and said with a hand on his forehead, “Dad, you can find yourself a partner.”

Xiao Yao pursed his lips, “No. I already have your mother, she is enough for me in this life. After giving up the most vibrant person in the world, I can no longer fall for anyone else.”

Xiao Ying paused as he heard his father’s words and felt regret for bringing back such bittersweet memories before declaring, “Dad, let’s go out and relax for a few days!” He understood this type of love, and since he could no longer fall for another, they would make up for it with familial affection.

Xiao Yao’s dimmed eyes brightened, and he smiled like a child, “I heard about a place I’d like to visit from some of the older people in the circle. They said it was very novel and beautiful….Last time I had to listen to them showing off for having such fun, this time, I will go and brag to them!”

“Oh? There was such a place?” Xiao Ying raised his eyebrows; where was it that these stuffy old timers enjoyed themselves enough to spread rumours?

Mo Jingxuan was also curious, “Where?” Maybe he would be able to copy some of the techniques there for his Ancient Tribe.

“There’s no way you’ve heard of it yet!” Xiao Yao was proud as he boasted, “It’s in the northern suburbs! I think it was called something strange, like Primitive Tribe maybe?”

The two were stunned before laughing slightly in shock, and Mo Jingxuan still had a smile on his face as he agreed, “Okay, let’s go over and play! We can stay a few days longer to let dad show off!”

Xiao Ying rubbed Mo Jingxuan’s head and nodded with a smile.

Patting Butler Qin, Xiao Yao decided, “Then it’s agreed! And Qin Yong, you’ll also be coming along!” His expression turned lonely for a moment as he remembered, “You should also prepare for Yixiu to go abroad as soon as possible.”

Qin Yong bowed, “Yes sir!”