Let's have more change of location.

When yibo woke up, he got ready and straight he went downstairs. He body was paining especially his ribs, stomach. It's more likely they'll rip apart

And to his surprise everyone was wearing black. Xiao was asleep probably because of the drip that's about to finish. Cheng was dozing while Jun was reading. He had forgot the part of him having company in his house.

Previous years it was Jun sleeping over his house a day before his mother's anniversary, for emergencies like what happened today morning. But he is sure enough it wasn't Jun this time but Xiao. His gaze shifted to Xiao. Went straight and stationed off the drip, cleaned the blood that oozed from his arm and put plaster on it.

“How are you feeling?" Jun asks him. Though still concentrated with his studying.

“I'm fine. What's with all this?" Looking at Cheng and Xiao.

“We want to tag along." Cheng yawns looking at yibo.

“Is it fun to you? That you are going somewhere to play or what?" Yibo asks Cheng.

Cheng looks at Jun.

“We just wanted to go with you. That's all." Cheng reasons.

“You listen to me. Hmm? This hospitality don't treat it like we know each other better. Know your boundaries. I hate it when people pretend to know me, be that close to me. I despise it. You got to find out from Jun what does this day mean to me so don't see it like you knew. I don't want to be followed. You have your studies to do. While he is not going anywhere." Pointing at Xiao. Yibo has changed actually.

“What's wrong with you yibo? Can you take back what you Said just now? You are hurting their feelings. What? You think they are doing this for granted because you are helping them? Not everything's for give and take in this generation. They just wanted to give you company that's all. This boy here thought that if you have a lot of people around you it'll feel less sorrowful. You wouldn't feel alone. It was always you and me but today is different. The three of is want to be with you for this day. Is that an issue to be angry at? Grow up please." Closing his things Jun leaves with Cheng.

Yibo sighs and Xiao prepares his throat.

“You are awake." Asks yibo.

“Are we making you uncomfortable?" Asks Xiao.

“I'm not used to this." Facing away. “You tell your opinion if it was you? From no where you have two more people to share with you such a  day? But it's too awkward that negative thoughts cloud you mind and all you wish is to read what's in their minds. You tell." Frustrated yibo sits on the couch.

“It feels less painful when you have people to cry with. It feels less sorrowful when there are people crying with you. It feels peacefully when you end this day with a drink but with people to drink with. It can't be always you who will cry, drink, weep alone. You had Jun yes, but we are here too? You think we are laughing at you? Whom at least knows where his mother is buried unlike Cheng? Who knows nothing. If they are alive or dead? We want to be with you. We want to cry with you if that's so. Pain can't go away but they can be relieved in a way. So, do you still want us to go or stay? After all we have no right to say what we want, is it?"

“That's not the case. Uh.... I'm sorry. I want to go with you guys. Give me company." Yibo stares at Xiao.

“Okay." Xiao stands and slowly he walks towards yibo patting his back. “Be strong. For your mother." Yibo nods.

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Silence engulfed them when yibo did the ritual. And the others followed too. Then he again stood in front of all. Just stares at the tomb that red Wang Carmen
Died- 11/05/2007
Born- 25/05/1979

Yibo wiped his tears silently. His mouth moved but he didn't let out any voice. Though Xiao seemed to read his lips.

Mom... It's another year again and I'm happy to be able to come here again and see you. Jun is here too, but you'll be more shocked to know your arrogant son brought two more people with. And I'm happy that I brought them with me. Their silence is just enough for me. Because it's a sign that they are here with me. There presence is enough.

Father didn't come because he is at home thinking about you a lot. I know how he feels now. You know him better. He won't let anyone see his bliss. Protect him always mother. And me too even if I'm a grown up man. Just know we are always together. Forever. I love you mother.

Xiao breathes out.

“Let's go. Ma'am Lolo needs a rest after listening to you." Jun circles his arm over yibo's shoulder.

“Let's go." The two walk in front while Xiao and Cheng follow.

“Brother, did you understand what he said. Tell me. Huh? Temie....." Cheng whines.

“Stop being stupid." Giving Cheng a sinister look. Cheng scoffs as a return back. “One day I'll cut off this mouth of yours." Pointing his finger at Cheng.

“Go ahead. I don't care!" Running towards Jun, he turns looking at Xiao pocking his tongue at him.

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Wang's mansion.

Rich people should be given respect.

“Welcome home. What would you like to have?" An elderly head maid asks.

“Any wine, please bring for us at the fountain garden. Thank you." Smiling after yibo leaves. “Father." Walking a bit fast towards his father who looks like was waiting for him.

“You are here already." Smiling at him.

“How are you?" Sitting at an empty chair.

“Strong!" They all laugh. “How is my angel doing? Did she send her regards to me?"

“She misses you too. But one thing for sure is you be strong like you said. Always. You've to be strong and healthy."

“This rascal." Laughing slightly. "And you? How are you?"

“I'm fine father. I might look tired from fatigue and work but I'm fine. Getting a lot of rest as I could."

“Is hospital work tiring you?"

“No. Not at all. That was when I just started my duty but I'm used to it now." Thanks the maid for the drink.

“It's good to hear this from you." Nodding in approval. “Son, you know, how me and your mother met?" Placing the glass on the table. Yibo shakes his head. “let's say it was thanks to your grandfather or to say after the funeral of Mina's mother, your grandfather wanted me to remarry. That very day I was frustrated from father's nags to find another woman and didn't want anyone to know about my tracks, I left Mina under someone's care and choose my own space."

“Then you met mother?"

“At that street small hotel. She was a food vendor with her two friends but never got a chance to meet them. I think directly she got to know I'm not just anybody who entered, I was someone of rank. So I remember having those sweet cakes for the first time in my life. I didn't know what to order actually. They didn't have a book of menu. She had that assuring smile whenever I stared at her. It was a pure Bliss for me." Pausing.

“Closing time she insisted that I go back whenever it is. So I complied but followed her till I saw where she lived."

“That became a habit." Smiling, yibo guesses.

“Bingo! But at her working place. I even once cleaned with her before closing time. Then one day again I heard the fluting."

“Just like the patient's?" Asks yibo.

His father nods.

“That time it was a Collab with her friends. It was very good for ears. The customers who loved the song had contributed some cash in a can. We got too close that I stared sleeping to her place. I'd go in the morning to greet Mina, go for work but sleep at her place and we destroyed it. We did it. To have you." The father finishes his drink yibo pours him again. “Father found out. He wasn't happy! I remember. But he needed to keep safe his reputation. The day I officially went to take her for further processes of marriage, saw her friends they were happy for her. Gave them a lot of gifts. Finally we got married and you were born after marriage. That I'm grateful for always." Looking at yibo.

“Your story is beautiful."

“You were always a bundle of joy. How Mina and you played, or whenever your mother played the fluting for you two, it always gave me that peace of mind. I loved my family a lot."

“Father, did you know mother was sick?"

“It's always a shame that I never found out till her death. Maybe I didn't know my wife that well. But I'm always guilty for her death. And you being that way I didn't want nothing but your well-being. I even failed to know the meaning behind the project she introduced to me. I only took it as good idea and soon we started working on it. But I couldn't hold much audacity of starting services once it was finished. Then it came to me that what I did not accomplish could be fulfilled in another way." Yibo blinks his tears away.

“I believe in you yibo." Holding his hand as encouragement.

“What do you mean?" Cleaning his face.

“You are a version of your mother. You are very intelligent in all ways. This hospital is alive till this day maybe your mother was always watching and avoid such circumstances. But since you are here even if I die tomorrow this hospital will still be in a safe place. You are very bold in a way that my heart worries for nothing."

“Father...

“Money without happiness is just nothing. But you seem to manage them both pretty well. You can listen to your mind but sometimes heart shouts a lot. After this month. I'll be announcing the one who'll inherit the hospital."

Yibo became speechless while Mina who was coming towards them heard what her father said. This ruined her huge. And with anger she turned back and left.

Frustration was chewing her inner sides. She wanted to crash everything around her which is what she did. Throwing whatever she is seeing. Throwing lotion bottle towards the mirror breaking it.

No one would come knocking to ask her what's wrong because her room is just far from people's attention.

Looking for her phone dials a number.

"My niece...

"We need to do something. We need to do something!" Shouting.

"What's wrong?" Her uncle Kang stops eating concentrating on her.

"Before dad does the heir choosing, we need to be a step ahead of him. Find a plan. Huh???" Like a little devil standing at the middle of the scattered and disheveled room

"Okay. Just calm down for now. I'll find a way."

"You better uncle. Or else....

She hangs up. Breathing fast her gaze turns murderous.

"That's me who will be sitting on that chair." Her hold tightening around her phone.

The other side Mr Kang stopped eating thinking.

"What's wrong husband. Your food is getting cold." Mrs Kang Jun's mother asks her Man.

"Sorry my wife. By the way the food is nice. I mean perfect."

Among all things, Mr Kang loves his family a lot. He treats it like some of a treasure. He can be a cunning man out there but he is a new chapter around his family. Having the only son of the family and his beautiful wife is something that's keeping him sane whenever he sees them. He'd never let anything that involves him ruin the happiness of his family. (Mafia character 😜)

Then his phone pinged for message.

After this month father will chose the heir who will run the hospital. Do something if not make sure he chooses me..... Your lovely niece.

Mr Kang scrubbed the fork in thinking.