No reconciliation, no forgiveness! Mr. Pei leaves with nothing.

"Do it the way it should!"

This was the only answer Pei Zhan gave.

...

The Shen family's old house.

Xu Xiangjun, dressed in an elegant light green cheongsam, took the Chinese medicine from the maid and entered the room. Seeing that the person had already woken up, she walked to the bedside, sat down, and asked, "You woke up so quickly? Are you feeling better?"

Since Shen Yanli made his child kneel in the ancestral hall all night as punishment, it happened to rain that night, and the child accidentally developed a high fever. If the servant hadn't discovered it in time, the traditional Chinese medicine doctor said that if it had been any later, the child would have suffered long-term health problems. Fortunately, God was kind to him, and he is now safe and sound.

Xu Xiangjun stayed by his side all night until his fever finally subsided, but his eyes were still swollen. Shen Yanli asked with concern, "Has Mother been crying?"

"It's because Dad sent that woman's child to school, right? That's why Mom is so heartbroken."

Xu Xiangjun was stunned for a moment, "You... heard everything?"

Shen Yanli was only eight or nine years old. At this age, he should have been lively and able to cry and make a fuss, but he was more mature and sensible than any other child.

The more he acted this way, the more guilty Xu Xiangjun felt towards him.

It was all because of her own selfishness that she gave birth to him, but failed to give him a complete love.

Since he was old enough to understand, his biggest wish has been to have a meal with his father and gain his approval.

Shen Yanli said, "The entire Shen family knows about it. Even the servants are mocking me. They say my existence is less than that of an outsider."

“Father can’t let go of that woman. Even if the child isn’t his, Father will only love him more. No matter what I do, I will never gain his approval.”

A touch of sadness crept into Xu Xiangjun's eyes. "It's Mom's fault, don't blame him." Her trembling voice made her heart ache.

"We'll soon be left out, and one day we'll be kicked out, right?"

“If that day really comes, I want to leave here with you. As long as I can be with my mother, I’m willing to go anywhere.”

Xu Xiangjun finally couldn't hold back and broke down in tears in front of her child. As the tears fell, she hurriedly wiped them away, saying, "As long as you're here, Mommy won't go anywhere."

Shen Yanli lowered his eyes, his gaze filled with sorrow. He had lost count of how many times she had secretly shed tears of sadness behind his back, saying, "You're lying."

“I always knew that my mother had no status or identity while she was with my father, and it was only a matter of time before that woman entered the Shen family.”

Even if he is his biological son, so what if his father doesn't acknowledge him? He can have more than just one child.

Xu Xiangjun hurriedly interrupted him, "Alright, stop talking. You're still sick, drink your medicine first."

As Shen Yanli grew older, the look in his eyes and brows became more and more like his appearance, and even his personality was the same aloof and unapproachable one.

"Ayan, don't blame your father, it's your mother's fault."

"You are innocent."

"Don't hate him, okay?"

Shen Yanli's eyes were filled with hatred. "The one who is wrong is not Mother, the one who is wrong is her, that woman."

"She was the one who interfered in your relationship with your father."

After feeding him the medicine, Xu Xiangjun touched his face, a bitter smile on her lips. "Ayan, it's your mother's fault. It was your mother who coveted everything from the Shen family and had the selfish desire to give birth to you. It was your mother's fault, it has nothing to do with your father, and it has nothing to do with her either."

The truth might be cruel, but she didn't want him to carry that hatred and do something foolish to take revenge on Jiang Hua when he grew up.

Behind Jiang Hua was the entire Huo family, a force that even the Shen family dared not provoke.

Xu Xiangjun didn't want others to bear the consequences of her mistakes.

In the end, she cruelly told him everything.

He was forced to admit that he himself had brought him into this world.

"So... I shouldn't have come into this world in the first place, right?"

“My father has never accepted my existence.”

"He doesn't want me at all!"

"I'm the one who deserves to die!"

This cruel truth finally broke the last straw in his heart, and he cried out in pain, his voice hoarse.

Xu Xiangjun choked back tears, saying silently, "No, it's not like that, Ayan, Mom loves you. Mom loves you more than anyone else, including your grandma and great-grandma."

Shen Yanli could not accept the fact that he was born as a product of someone who did not want to be accepted.

He always thought that his mother stayed in the Shen family without a proper status because of her background and was not accepted, which was why she could not be with his father legitimately.

The father dotes on that woman's child because his heart has changed, which is why he doesn't accept the child's existence.

It turns out that I am the most superfluous existence.

His birth was a mistake.

"No wonder, he never comes back."

"No wonder, he never even glances at me."

"Mom...you shouldn't have given birth to me."

Shen Yanli suppressed her overwhelming grief, clenching her small hands into fists, her palms tightly gripping her skin. The light in her wet eyes was gone.

“That’s not how it is… Ayan.” Xu Xiangjun tried to explain.

"Mom, you can go out now. I'm sleepy, I want to rest for a bit." Shen Yanli said, already lying down under the covers and pulling them over his head.

Xu Xiangjun: "Ayan..."

He suppressed a sob and said, "Mom, please leave. I really need to rest."

The muffled sounds came from under the covers; his body was still trembling.

Xu Xiangjun felt as if her heart was being tightly gripped by a hand, a sharp pain shooting through her, her sorrow barely concealed: "Ayan, I'm telling you this truth only because I don't want you to do anything foolish when you grow up. Your mother never asks for anything; I just want you to grow up safely."

"I love you, Dad, and I love you too."

"But Mom has never regretted giving birth to you."

"It's because of your mother's selfishness that you're in so much pain and suffering. Don't hate anyone else, hate your mother instead."

After uttering her last words, Xu Xiangjun covered her mouth, got up, and fled the place in a panic.

Upon seeing this, the maid asked with alarm and concern, "Madam, what's wrong?"

Afraid of being seen in her most vulnerable state, Xu Xiangjun turned her back, wiped away her tears, and said, "I'm fine. Remember to keep an eye on the young master. I'm going back to my room now. Don't call me for dinner."

"Yes, ma'am."

After returning to her room, Xu Xiangjun leaned against the door and slid weakly to the ground.

His eyes were filled with sorrow, with heartbreaking despair.

Finally, Xu Xiangjun picked up her phone and scrolled up to see hundreds of messages she had sent, none of which he had ever replied to.

This is probably the price she paid for disobeying him on her own.

The moment she decided to give birth to him, she overestimated herself and underestimated his ruthlessness and heartlessness…

Things obtained through scheming will never have a good outcome from beginning to end...

She was wrong.

It should end with her.

This spot belongs to her…

When the entire Shen family relaxed their guard, Shen Yanli, despite being ill, secretly left the Shen family's old house and found an address on his phone.

The assistant in the secretarial office was waiting for the meeting to end. When she saw the man coming out, she was stunned for a moment, but quickly recovered and reported, "President, the front desk downstairs called. A child is looking for you. He says he is Shen Yebai, the mayor's son, Shen Yanli."

"Let him come up."

"Okay, President."

When Pei Zhan returned to the president's office, his secretary and assistant soon led him up to the president's office. Only when the door was pushed open did Shen Yanli see what the man looked like.

The office was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Only after Pei Zhan signed the last document did he turn his deep gaze to the child; his arrival was indeed unexpected.

Pei Zhan raised his hand and glanced at the time on his wrist. "I'll give you ten minutes."

"I hope you can control your son and your wife."

"Their existence has already caused harm to me and my mother. You don't care that they, mother and son, so casually interfere in other people's families?"

Pei Zhan never expected that someone his age would say such things. His words were incisive and to the point, far beyond what one would expect from someone his age. His speech and demeanor carried a certain boldness.

His gaze swept over him, devoid of any prejudice, simply reflecting his concern for the issue and treating it as a matter for an adult.

Pei Zhan did not give him any perfunctory answer: "This matter has nothing to do with my wife. From beginning to end, she had no idea that Pei Xun had any dealings with your father."

Shen Yanli pursed his lips, looked up at him, his eyes unwavering: "Aren't they your family too? Why don't you take care of them?"

"It is also your responsibility to keep an eye on their words and actions and prevent them from overstepping their boundaries and interfering in other people's families."

“I don’t like that woman, and I don’t like your reckless and rude son. I’d rather not be part of your family with your wife and children.”

The man's handsome face was slightly upturned, and he leaned back lazily in his chair, his gaze scrutinizing him with a hint of interest. "You dare to come looking for me all by yourself?"

Shen Yanli lowered his eyes and softly recounted the truth that he had to admit. His eyes were filled with sadness, which he had to hide and suppress his vulnerability: "My mother told me everything. I was the one who should not have been born, but because of your interference, I came into this world."

"You have caused me trouble and pain, and also made my mother sad and heartbroken for me."

"You should keep them in check."

“I need time. I haven’t been by their side for the past five years, and Pei Xun harbors resentment towards me, which led him to seek the fatherly love he craved from your father. However, I will address the issues you raised, and I will give you an answer within three days.” With that, Pei Zhan stood up. Shen Yanli watched the tall man walk towards him, fear appearing in his eyes, yet he remained calm, his small hands clenching nervously at his sides. No matter how much he tried to restrain himself, Pei Zhan could see the effort he was putting on.

"what you up to?"

As he spoke, Pei Zhan took out a black business card with gold lettering from his suit pocket, a business card he never showed to anyone. "I admire your courage, and I also admire your actions."

"Your courage to appear before me today is commendable."

“I see a lot in you that Pei Xun doesn’t have.”

"You were born because your mother fought for you. Now that you're in this world, whatever you want, you have to work hard for it yourself. Whether it's good or bad, it's up to your own ability to decide."

“Pei Xun is still young and growing. There are many things I haven’t had time to teach him. I need some time.”

"This is already your mother's greatest achievement; there's no need to deny your birth."

"As for my wife, she loves me very much and will not be with your father."

Shen Yanli listened to everything the man in front of her said. She took the cold, hard business card with her small hand, looked down and saw his name clearly. "No one has ever said these things to me before. As far back as I can remember, my father has never liked me."

Pei Zhan reached out and placed his hand on his head. "But he has no heir other than you. Some ideas can't be changed overnight. Just be yourself."

He suddenly said, "I feel you're different..."

Pei Zhan lowered his hand.

He was as tall as his father, and Shen Yanli looked up at him, saying, "I don't like your annoying son. I think you... are quite good, but you gave birth to an annoying child." His voice grew weaker, and Pei Zhan sensed something was wrong; his body temperature was burning hot…

Suddenly, the person who was still recovering from his illness felt a wave of dizziness and fainted in front of Pei Zhan without warning. Pei Zhan reached out and caught him in time.

An hour later, they were taken to the children's hospital.

outside the ward.

Kagel: "We've already notified the Shen family; they should be on their way now."

Pei Zhan waited for the Shen family members, but it was only the servants who came. "I'm so sorry, young master has caused you trouble. The old lady and the others are all too old to travel to the hospital by car, and Madam..." When she mentioned Madam, the servants' eyes showed sadness and regret, and they hesitated to speak.

"The lady suddenly committed suicide by cutting her wrists in her room. We found out while we were looking for the young master."

"What...what did you say?!"

"What's wrong, mom?"

The person, who had woken up at some unknown time, suddenly overheard this conversation.

Everything that happened unexpectedly left everyone at a loss.

...

The man in the car closed his eyes to rest, his brows furrowed.

No one expected it to turn out this way.

"Everyone must keep this a secret and not let a single word leak out."

"Yes, Master."

But there's no such thing as a secret that stays hidden forever.

Despite being ill himself, Shen Yanli visited the person who was still in the operating room and had not been saved.

He ran out of the hospital alone.

The man, blinded by irrationality, found the murderer he believed to be the killer.

At the school and kindergarten gate, Pei Xun stood obediently waiting for his mother to pick him up, but what awaited him was a beating.

Before Pei Xun could react, he was tackled to the ground, a fist landing on him. "It's you, it's all your fault."

"You stole my father and killed my mother."

Why did you steal my dad?

"If my mother dies, I will make you pay for it!"