Vol. 1 - Ch. 61 - Two people's lives

"I understand what you're thinking. Saying I'm not angry would be a lie. But, after all, I've taken over ten years of Han ShuYi's life. On this matter, I feel sincerely sorry to Han ShuYi."HuMing's eyes were serious. Han LiTian saw HuMing as no longer throwing childish tantrums. He was now calm and composed.

It was difficult to fathom the extent of the inner turmoil HuMing had experienced in reaching such an outcome.

However, from Han LiTian's perspective, HuMing remained unchanged. After spending more than ten years living together, it's only natural for their emotions to run deep despite not being related by blood.

This situation only arose due to his wife's excessive care for Han ShuYi, as she tried to make up for all that was lacking in the past.

But is it wrong for Madam Han to be good to her child?

Even HuMing didn't see it as wrong, only that their objectives diverged from his own.

HuMing's words left Han LiTian stunned. But soon, he reached out and patted HuMing's shoulder, saying,

"You have not wronged anyone. In the matter of swapping lives, you are also innocent. You shouldn't bear these burdens."

"So ShuYi should bear them?!"

Suddenly, a voice emerged from behind. Madam Han's brow was deeply creased, and her expression was far from pleasant. It was evident that she had overheard their conversation.

"Han LiTian, ShuYi is your son. As his father, mustn't you do these things for him? He also had his childhood taken away for over ten years. He could have lived so well!"

"WenLi, what are you saying in front of the child!"

Han LiTian was fuming. His wife was great, but she got muddled in matters concerning Han ShuYi and HuMing.

Zhou WenLi gazed at HuMing, reminiscing about the child she raised for over ten years. Memories flooded back to when HuMing used to call her "Mom" when he was learning to speak.

At that time, she thought that was the happiest moment of her life. However, upon discovering that her biological son had been missing for years, replaced by the child standing before her for over a decade, she just felt something was amiss.

All of this should have been ShuYi's

The more she had pampered HuMing in the past, the more she wanted to overlook their history. It seemed the only way to put her inner self at ease. And her feelings of guilt towards Han ShuYi would be lessened.

The reason she suggested that Lee Tian announce the engagement at the banquet was because she saw the anticipation in ShuYi's eyes.

He didn't take the initiative to tell her; it was her own decision. So, in this matter, she indeed wronged HuMing.

Madam Han's gaze fell upon HuMing, her once relaxed and kind expression no longer seen.

"HuMing, ShuYi, like you, has also had his life taken away. I hope you can understand this. And regarding the announcement of the engagement, I admit I was wrong. But I want to say that it belongs to ShuYi since the beginning!"

"WenLi, enough!"

Han LiTian was deeply discouraged by his wife's words. He had originally come to make amends with HuMing, but now his wife's words had only driven HuMing even further away!

He suddenly realized what his daughter had said.

According to her, their mother had become completely absorbed in Han ShuYi, causing her to overlook everything else.

At first, he dismissed it as his daughter seeking attention, but now, as he observed his wife, Han LiTian accepted the undeniable truth.

In the face of Madam Han's words, HuMing remained quiet, his expression unchanged. He appeared to have fully embraced this fact and had no desire to justify or argue against it.

But Madam Han had more to say. She looked at the quiet boy with an unusually serious expression.

"HuMing, regardless of what kind of people they are, they are still your parents."

With this final statement, Madam Han ignored her husband's gaze and turned to leave.

HuMing quietly watched her retreating figure, not arguing or causing a fuss.

He understood that some things were about to happen soon, and his first experience, which belonged to the original Han HuMing, was about to come.

HuMing was not angry; rather, he was looking forward to it unfolding.

Because only by completely leaving the Han family would he be free from constraints.

In the tranquil garden, the gentle hum of insects permeated the atmosphere as if the darkness had enveloped the entire world.

......

HuMing sat on the bed, quietly scrolling through his phone.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. HuMing paused, puzzled. KangXin had already returned to her room to rest. Who else might be looking for him at this time? 

After setting aside his phone, he swiftly jumped off the bed and opened the door. Upon seeing the person outside, his eyebrows slightly knitted together, and a flicker of surprise crossed his face.

"HuMing, can we talk?"

Han ShuYi stood at the door, his smile radiating warmth.

Observing his gentle demeanor, HuMing couldn't help but ponder how easily he could have been fooled had he not seen through this person. Without a doubt, Han ShuYi excelled at this game.

Ever since Han ShuYi returned, HuMing hadn't been able to find any faults in him.

This guy was as if murdering someone with a borrowed knife, creating trouble for him but not leaving any trace of his own behind.

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HuMing placed one hand on his hip, not refusing Han ShuYi's request. On the contrary, he was very curious about what Han ShuYi had to say.

"Sure, where shall we talk?"

"Right here is fine. We can go back to rest after the conversation."

They exchanged glances, and the tension in the air was not as intense as the rumors had implied.

Han ShuYi couldn't help but notice that the HuMing standing before him had undergone an astonishing change since their initial encounter. He continuously overcame one obstacle after another.

HuMing had expertly avoided all the traps he had set for him, sparking the want to have a serious conversation with him.

"I must apologize to you regarding LiYue. My mother did not consider your feelings, and I, too, was blinded by profits. So I came to apologize to you in person.

Han ShuYi spoke sincerely and bowed to HuMing in apology.

HuMing watched the person before him calmly, observing his every move. He suddenly realized that Han ShuYi was indeed like an unkillable cockroach---although he didn't see him as much of a threat, he had a knack for getting under other people's skin.

Wasn't Han ShuYi himself the one orchestrating all of this?

HuMing observed Han ShuYi's self-directed performance with a sense of amusement akin to watching a clown.

It seems that Han ShuYi was oblivious that HuMing had already seen through his actions.

If he were aware, he would definitely have a falling out with HuMing rather than feigning righteousness as he was now.