Caught in a chaotic situation, she is doted on by six villainous sons.

Chapter 137 Protecting Your Granddaughter-in-Law, Reuniting with Sixth Child

What devastating damage did Cui Yunye's leg suffer after she left? Why didn't anyone tell her? They only said that everyone was fine, but they were just too busy with work to get together often.

But what's so good about it?

One is manic-depressive and schizophrenic, fantasizing that he is a powerful beast protecting himself; another suffers from headaches and insomnia, having had few good nights' sleep in years; another has stomach problems, drinks excessively, and eats only to survive; another is plagued by obsessive-compulsive disorder, which can even lead to shock when it gets severe; another has claustrophobia, which has persisted for many years and still hasn't escaped the darkness of his childhood; and yet another child is even sitting in a wheelchair.

"Xiao Ye." Jiang Liwu called out softly and slowly, her voice dry, filled with heartache and reluctance.

Cui Yunye's hand, resting on the armrest of the chair, trembled uncontrollably, and he clenched it into a fist. He first avoided Jiang Liwu's gaze and greeted the other people in the ward one by one, "Big Brother, Second Brother, Third Brother, Fourth Brother."

Then the voice landed on Yu Zaiyan, who was still lying on the hospital bed, "Fifth Brother."

He seemed extremely nervous and at a loss, so he needed Fu Siyue and the others to distract him, and he also had to constantly mentally prepare himself and suppress his intense emotions.

In fact, the moment Cui Yunye arrived, he was prepared to be treated like a dog on a leash and have his hopes dashed, but he also knew that Yu Zaiyan never joked.

The mere mention of "she's back," without even a photo or a name, completely threw Cui Yunye into disarray, leaving him utterly defeated.

Who else could it be but the one they both knew?

However, twenty years ago, he witnessed her die in front of him. Her body vanished without a trace, leaving nothing behind, as if she had never existed.

He stubbornly and self-deceivingly waited for the person who could never take him home, because how could the deceased take him home? They could only meet when he died as well.

But she wanted him to live well.

Ono is very obedient and will never break her promise.

Upon seeing that it was indeed Cui Yunye, Fu Siyue and the others looked at Yu Zaiyan with slight disbelief.

No, he's serious.

After learning Jiang Liwu's whereabouts, he actually told the last person who didn't know, without any selfish motives.

As expected, their fifth brother was both clever and unpredictable.

"Ono, it's been so long since I've seen you."

"We were just talking about you."

"Now everyone's here."

"very nice."

After responding to Cui Yunye with a warm but fake smile, the group fell silent. At this moment, no one spoke in the ward, and it was quiet for a while.

Originally, Gu Youchuan and Shang Tingyan were also there to take care of Yu Zaiyan, but after the drugs in Yu Zaiyan's body were brought under control, Gu Youchuan was called away by other important matters that happened on the ship.

Shang Tingyan, having received a call from his grandmother, hadn't gone far and had been keeping a close eye on the situation in the ward. So when Cui Yunye appeared with a group of people, he immediately noticed them. Their demeanor left no doubt that they were there to cause trouble.

After frowning slightly and responding a few times, Shang Tingyan was about to end the call with Grandma Shang when his attention was completely drawn to her. Grandma Shang hurriedly asked what had happened, and Shang Tingyan only said, "Protecting your granddaughter-in-law."

The old lady was stunned for a moment, then her eyes lit up and she laughed happily.

Shang Tingyan had expected Cui Yunye to make a move, but when he reached the door, he heard Cui Yunye calling them "brother." His expression changed, and a strange light flashed in his eyes.

Cui Yunye called out to Fu Siyue, Si Mocheng, Yan Wenyu, Wei Xifeng, and Yu Zaiyan, "Brother."

This was the first time he had ever learned that these people, who were not related by blood, mother, or surname, actually had such a relationship, addressing each other as brothers, and that each of them was ranked according to age.

The way Fu Siyue and the others treated Cui Yunye was indeed the way an older brother would treat a younger brother.

No wonder that even when these companies have conflicts of interest, they always resolve them with a lot of noise but little action. Many times, they even unexpectedly join forces to completely devour their rivals.

So that's how it is. If they are sworn brothers, then all the schemes and tricks that try to sow discord between them in the pursuit of profit are just a joke in their eyes. When they are in the mood, they might even put on a show. When they stop acting, that's when they divide the spoils among themselves.

But who could bring them together to become sworn brothers?

Shang Tingyan already had a vague answer in his heart, but he still wanted to hear them say it themselves, so he stood sideways at the door and did not go in.

Cui Yunye's gaze inevitably fell back on Jiang Liwu. His lips moved, but after several attempts, he was still not mentally prepared and could not calmly utter the name.

How can he calm down?

Jiang Liwu walked towards him and called out to him again, "Xiao Ye".

This caused Cui Yunye's suppressed emotions to collapse instantly. His eyes, which were as sharp as knives, seemed to have all their sharpness dulled, and he trembled as he let out a sorrowful and aggrieved cry.

"Mom, stepmother..."

Cui Yunye fell silent. He raised his hand and bit his fist hard, his eyes filled with tears, a painful crimson, and a sob escaped his throat.

He bit himself with tremendous force, his teeth digging deep into his flesh, the pale white skin almost seeping out with blood.

Seeing this, Jiang Liwu immediately separated his lips and hand, saying, "Does it hurt? You can't bite yourself no matter what."

Looking at the hand that touched him, which was in stark contrast to his skin tone, and feeling the warmth emanating from the fingertips of the person in front of him, Cui Yunye slowly gripped it back, not daring to use too much force.

Tears streamed down his face, dripping onto their clasped hands. His throat tightened, and a thousand words were trapped in his chest, causing a spasmodic pain in his heart.

"Stepmother."

He didn't ask anything, only saying, "It's good that you're back." Because nothing could compare to her being alive and well in front of him.

As long as they come back, as long as they're alive, nothing else matters.

Jiang Liwu gently placed her hand on Cui Yunye's head and rubbed it. "Xiaoye, I'm back."

Cui Yunye nodded vigorously, his eyes unblinking, his gaze fixed, his Adam's apple bobbing with a sour feeling, "Mmm."

Shang Tingyan was certain he hadn't misheard; Cui Yunye had called out "stepmother."

After all, he shouted it more than once.

But why would Cui Yunye call Jiang Liwu his stepmother?!

He calls Jiang Liwu his stepmother, so what should Fu Siyue, Si Mocheng, Yan Wenyu, Wei Xifeng, and Yu Zaiyan, whom he calls his brothers, call Jiang Liwu?

Yes, stepmother?

Cui Yunye was an orphan who built his business from scratch, and Jiang Liwu was still unmarried at the age of twenty, so what exactly was the story behind his stepmother?