Chapter 57: Hate

Han ShuYi stood at the entrance of the police station, leaning against a nearby utility pole, his gaze fixed on the exit.He glanced at his watch, calculating.

Before long, two individuals came out, leaning on one another for support.

They were Zhao Wei and Lu GuiFang!

Both appeared worn out, clearly having endured a great deal inside.

Upon seeing them, Han ShuYi walked straight up to them.

"Mom, Dad."

Upon hearing Han ShuYi's voice, the couple thought they might have misheard. However, upon catching sight of Han ShuYi, a glimmer of excitement lit up their tired expressions.

"ShuYi, you're here! We've suffered so much inside. Never have we ever been through such torment!"

Lu GuiFang held Han ShuYi tightly, tears streaming down her face, drawing the gaze of numerous onlookers.

Han ShuYi appeared slightly irritated, yet he refrained from pushing her away, allowing her to maintain her embrace.

But Zhao Wei,  standing to the side, could not help but scold her.

"Enough with the crying. Do you want people to laugh at us?"

"What do you know? I'm just emotional to see my son!"

Lu GuiFang shot a piercing gaze at her husband, face twisted with fury.

"All of this is Han HuMing's fault. Would I have been locked up for so long if not for him? He claims to be my biological son, but how could he send me to prison? And he never came to see me once during this entire time. Tell me, how could I have such a son?!"

Lu GuiFang became enraged simply by mentioning HuMing, who had previously severely beaten her. 

He never considered them as his parents. How she wished such an ungrateful person had died long ago!

When Han ShuYi saw the bitterness in Lu GuiFang's eyes, his expression also grew impatient and irritated.

If he weren't valuable, would Lu GuiFang treat him this well?

Perhaps he would become the next HuMing!

Han ShuYi was well aware of these two people's character: one timid and scared, the other sharp-tongued and bitter. Neither was a good person.

If they weren't useful to him, he wouldn't even spare them a second look.

However, Han ShuYi appeared to have overlooked the fact that, despite lacking a blood relationship, these two were the ones who had raised him.

There were some things he chose to erase from his mind.

"Alright, Mom. Let's not talk about it anymore. You were released because I pleaded on your behalf. Also, the family treats HuMing well, so please be kind to him as well. After all, he's your biological child."

"Bah! I'd rather have given birth to a roast pork than that wretched child. What kind of biological child sends their mother to the police station?!"

"That's not what I meant." Han ShuYi sighed, finding it difficult to explain things to Lu GuiFang.

"What I mean is that there are numerous things HuMing can help you with. I've been very busy at school lately and might not be able to help you much."

"I see..."

Upon learning that Han ShuYi would have a busy schedule, Lu GuiFang quickly grew anxious.

She was counting on Han ShuYi to support her in her old age. She was determined to ensure nothing would hinder his future.

Seeing Lu GuiFang fall into silence, Han ShuYi turned to Zhao Wei.

"Dad, if there's nothing else, please take Mom home. The atmosphere at the Han family hasn't been any good recently, and I can't meet with you often. It wouldn't be good if my Mom knew about it."

Zhao Wei understood Han ShuYi's underlying meaning. He let out a helpless sigh and then pulled his wife to leave.

Han ShuYi waved them off, watching their figures recede, and the smile on his face faded away.

His expression changed to disgust, and his warm and friendly demeanor vanished.

ShuYi deeply despised this couple. If it hadn't been for them, he would have already established himself in high society and avoided many of the troubles he is having now.

Han ShuYi hated them!

He clenched his fists, his gaze fierce enough to scare passersby.

'Han HuMing, I make sure you and your parents get dragged into the abyss!'

......

As HuMing walked down the street, he couldn't help but sneeze.

Sneezing in the middle of summer was rather unusual.

"You're not going to tell me you caught a cold, are you?"

Ye QiuXue frowned, looking at HuMing beside her with a grave expression.

Just a moment ago, HuMing had sneezed several times uncontrollably, and it was unclear whether he was coming down with a cold.

But HuMing waved his hand, seeming unconcerned.

"Don't worry, it's not that easy to catch a cold. I usually pay close attention to staying warm."

Ye QiuXue glanced at HuMing, who was wearing short sleeves and shorts, not very convinced by his statement.

However, before they went far, a lively voice appeared from behind them.

"Brother!!"

They both turned around at the same time to see Han YunXi pouncing toward them, and HuMing instinctively reached out to catch her.

Ye QiuXue narrowed her eyes as she observed the scene.

Han YunXi usually appeared mature and composed, but why did she behave like a child around HuMing?

Han YunXi appeared to have noticed Ye QiuXue's gaze and took a quick step away from HuMing before giving an awkward smile.

"Um, President, you're here too."

"Yeah, Han HuMing invited me to someplace."

"Aren't you afraid my brother will sell you?"

Han YunXi was puzzled, wondering when the President and her brother had grown so close. This was something she had never known about.

Ye QiuXue was about to respond when HuMing interrupted and tapped Han YunXi on the head.

"Why aren't you going home after school?"

"I heard from the driver that you were going to the orphanage today, so I wanted to come along!"

"Orphanage?"

Ye QiuXue was surprised again. Why was HuMing taking her to the orphanage?

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Her eyes were filled with curiosity, but HuMing cleared his throat and said,

"President, actually, I'd like to ask you a favor. Could you accompany me to the orphanage for a while? I promise it won't take long; I just need you to be there!"

Ye QiuXue squinted, not immediately agreeing.

She was curious to see what HuMing was planning.

......

Perhaps because Ye QiuXue was in the car, the vehicle appeared to be moving more slowly today.

Han YunXi and Ye QiuXue sat in the back seat. Although they are both from the advanced class, they seem to have nothing much to talk about.

HuMing understood that Ye QiuXue's personality makes it difficult for her to make friends. However, this only fuelled HuMing's curiosity about Ye QiuXue's background. 

He had only ever seen Ye QiuXue in her school uniform and never in casual attire. However, HuMing could tell she was a neat person because her shoes were spotless.

"By the way, brother. Dad recently asked if there is anything you want. He said your birthday is approaching, and he wants to give you a gift but is unsure what to get. He didn't want to ask you directly to save face, so he asked me. I thought, why go through so much trouble? So I'm asking you directly."

"Nothing in particular. Besides, Isn't my birthday the same as Han Shuyi's?"

As soon as these words left, a heavy silence engulfed everyone in the car.

Ye QiuXue's lips twitched.

She suddenly realized that the person in the front seat tended to be a party pooper."