Back To The 80s-Chapter 577 - 569: Flavor_1

Ma Chengwen touched his nose, saying nothing, for he was still in need of Wang Wenbing’s help.

Wang Wenbing looked at Ma Chengwen and sighed inwardly. The old commander’s son was intelligent, but he rarely used it constructively. He was also very proud. The old commander had originally planned to transfer Ma Chengwen back once things settled down.

Unexpectedly, Ma Chengwen had submitted his own demobilization request. The leaders were not too fond of him to start with. Without hesitation, they approved his request.

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Early the next morning, Xiaopang got up excitedly on the kang bed: "Dad, dad, it’s sunny, look, it’s sunny."

"Good, it’s sunny. After breakfast, we’ll go to the park." Zhanguo laughed as he dressed Xiaopang.

Xiaopang cocked her little head and looked at Mo Wang, "Brother, get up. We’re going to the park." She was determined to act as an elder sister and protect her brother in the future - firmly protect him.

Gu Xiaobei looked at Xiaopang in confusion. Mo Wang had clearly sat up, waiting for her to bring him his clothes. How had she started commanding him authoritatively?

After breakfast, Xiaopang kept urging Zhanguo impatiently, "Dad, stop doing the dishes, let’s go?"

"Dad, why are you mopping the floor? Let’s go."

"Dad, dad, let’s go, it’s going to be dark soon."

Zhanguo couldn’t help but feel both amused and exasperated. In just half an hour, Xiaopang had urged him five or six times.

Mo Wang, as usual, sat quietly on a small stool in front of the coffee table, investigating a tin clock. He was determined to dismantle the clock to see why the hands inside moved.

He was also interested in the call of the cuckoo in the woods. His dad told him that the cuckoo told them the danger was over, and he wanted to learn their call too.

Gu Xiaobei kept recalling He Qin’s words. Every time she saw Mo Wang silently sitting alone, she watched him carefully from the side.

Xiaopang watched Zhanguo busily doing one thing after the other. Finally, when she saw Zhanguo washing his hands, she ran excitedly to Mo Wang, "Brother, brother, we’re leaving. Dad is finished."

Gu Xiaobei couldn’t help but laugh. It was still early and the sun hadn’t fully warmed up the winter day yet. It was still very cold outside.

Zhanguo finished washing his hands and was ready to negotiate with Xiaopang, proposing they wait another hour before leaving, as it would otherwise be too cold in the park, when he heard a knock at the door.

Upon opening the door, he saw Qin Li, Jiujiu, and Chen Gang standing at the entrance.

"Brother-in-law, we’ve just been to your small courtyard and heard you’ve moved back. So we came over. Jiujiu and Chen Gang have been wanting to come and see Mo Wang for some time." Qin Li said hurriedly.

Seeing Jiujiu, Xiaopang ran over excitedly, "Sister Jiujiu, Sister Jiujiu," completely forgetting about the park.

When Qin Li entered the room, she touched Mo Wang’s small face. No one noticed the disgusted expression on Mo Wang’s face.

Qin Li said to Gu Xiaobei, "I have to rush to the store. The New Year’s goods have arrived, I need to keep an eye on them. I’ll leave Chen Gang and Jiujiu here."

With the peak season of the New Year’s goods upon them, even with the incident with Mo Wang, Qin Li had only hurriedly visited the hospital once. Now with Gu Xiaobei consumed by her responsibilities, she was busy running back and forth between the factory and the store, as well as visiting clients. This year’s business was expected to be better than previous years. First, the brand had gained recognition, and secondly, there was a significant pay hike, which put a bit more money in people’s hands.

"Recently it has been all on you, it’s quite hard on you." Gu Xiaobei said somewhat shyly.

Qin Li glares at her, "Sister Xiaobei, what do you mean by that? It’s my duty. If you keep being so polite to me, I’ll really get angry."

Gu Xiaobei quickly responded with a laugh, "I’ll stop. I’ll stop. But do remember not to overwork yourself. If it gets too late, let Chen Zhao and the others drive you home."

"Don’t worry about me. My uncle picks me up every afternoon, and if he can’t make it, he sends his secretary and driver to get me. I’m very safe. You just focus on taking care of Mo Wang and Xiaopang at home. Seeing how thin our little Mo Wang has become, you must nourish him more." As she spoke, Qin Li touched Mo Wang’s face again.

Mo Wang moved his head slightly to the side, displaying clear annoyance.

This time, Gu Xiaobei took note of Mo Wang’s reaction, surprised. Mo Wang had been friendly in the past, and whenever someone touched him, he’d remain silent, never showing a look of repulsion on his face.

After Qin Li left, Gu Xiaobei intentionally held Mo Wang, kissing his forehead. Mo Wang responded by beaming happily back at Gu Xiaobei.

Gu Xiaobei pushed Zhanguo to try it, too. Mo Wang showed no resistance, still wearing a smile on his face.

Refusing to admit defeat, Gu Xiaobei called Jiujiu over to hug Mo Wang. As soon as Jiujiu hugged him, Mo Wang’s face changed, revealing obvious dislike and impatience.

Gu Xiaobei and Zhanguo shared a glance. Was Mo Wang’s resistance to being touched by strangers a psychological disorder?

Zhanguo frowned and called Chen Gang to hold Mo Wang. Though a little confused by all the hugging, Mo Wang didn’t react as strongly to Chen Gang, showing neither dislike nor happiness.

Gu Xiaobei was stunned. Could it be that Mo Wang was beginning to reject women? She instructed Xiaopang to hug her brother.

Considering it a game, Xiaopang ran over joyously, spread her arms wide, and gave Mo Wang a big hug.

Mo Wang laughed, hugging Xiaopang back, even giggling.

Gu Xiaobei was worried. If Mo Wang continued to dislike unfamiliar women, what would he do when it was time to get married and find a partner?

Zhanguo stared, thinking to himself, could this be a side effect of the sorcery he was afflicted with? Or a side effect caused by his hatred for Xu Yanhong?

With Chen Gang and Jiujiu’s arrival, they didn’t end up going to the park.

Chen Gang played hide and seek and "Eagle catches chickens" with them.

Mo Wang participated enthusiastically, laughing heartily. But every time he encountered Jiujiu, he would abruptly stop and run in the opposite direction.

If he bumped into Xiaopang, Mo Wang would laugh and hug her, giggling non-stop.

As Gu Xiaobei and Zhanguo quietly observed from the couch, they were baffled. Gu Xiaobei was relieved to see that Mo Wang could integrate into group activities, which meant his character wasn’t reclusive. However, his refusal to play with girls was worrying.

After lunch, with Chen Gang and Jiujiu gone, Gu Xiaobei gently asked Mo Wang, "Mo Wang, why don’t you like being hugged by Sister Jiujiu?"

Mo Wang blinked his eyes and answered, "Mommy, I’m not being rude. It’s the smell on them that I detest."

Confused, Gu Xiaobei asked again, "Do I or your sister have this unpleasant smell?"

Mo Wang shook his head, "No, I like mommy and sister."

Gu Xiaobei decided to consult He Qin when she got the chance to understand Mo Wang’s condition better and how to manage it.

At that moment, Xiaopang remembered the idea of going to the park and started nagging Zhanguo, "Dad, let’s go to the park? The monkeys at the park haven’t gone home yet?"

Zhanguo looked at the time. He figured they could still catch a monkey show performance at the park if they left now. So he instructed Mo Wang and Xiaopang to grab their jackets. They were ready to head to the park.