Special Effects Pheromone - Chap 32
It took quite a while for Yu Zhao to come back to his senses: the marriage was settled over a meal.
Was it really that easy?
Yu Zhao carefully recalled everything that had happened since he decided that Qu Jing was the “legitimate spouse” and the best choice. Apart from Qu Jing running to the United States right after the matchmaker’s introduction, everything had progressed incredibly smoothly and fast, so smooth that Yu Zhao could hardly believe it, as if everything had been lubricated, making him cautious about accepting such good fortune.
On the other side, Yu Hai was also overjoyed, treating Yu Zhao with a particularly friendly demeanor these days. Perhaps he was thinking that his son was about to get married and leave home, and suddenly a precious “father-son relationship” emerged.
That night, Yu Hai even hugged a bottle of wine, emotionally pulling Yu Zhao aside, saying, “Ah! You should live well! You’ve suffered in the past… Your dad, he was a good person.”
Talking about the past was one thing, but mentioning Ying Nong made Yu Zhao’s stomach churn, as if it were filled with bitter water. But his mouth remained sealed shut; even if there was a bellyful of bitterness, not a drop could be expelled.
Yu Zhao stared at Yu Hai, who was intoxicated, but did not say a word, keeping his eyelids low, revealing no trace of emotion.
Unable to contain himself, Yu Hai asked, “You don’t resent me, do you?”
“No,” Yu Zhao said indifferently, “I don’t resent you.”
It seemed to put Yu Hai at ease, and he held Yu Zhao’s hand, saying, “That’s good, that’s good… You are my son, a good son… Even when you go to the Qu family, you will still be my son. Remember that.”
You will always be my good son, even if you go to the Qu family.
These words seemed full of affection, but to Yu Zhao, they sounded like a curse.
Always.
No matter where he went, he would always be Yu Hai’s biological son.
After their conversation, Yu Zhao and Yu Hai finished talking and prepared to rest. Walking through the hallway at home, Yu Zhao saw Duan Keyi coming towards him in his pajamas.
Duan Keyi looked at him, a smile forming at the corner of his mouth. “Zhao, talking to your father?”
“Yes,” Yu Zhao nodded.
Duan Keyi continued, “That’s good. Talk more; he must be reluctant to part with you.”
Duan Keyi gently touched Yu Zhao’s collar, like a familiar family member. “I also don’t want to part with you. I really wish you didn’t get married so early.”
Yu Zhao suddenly felt his scalp tingling, wanting to escape, but he restrained himself and said, “It’s an equal marriage, not like the ancient women ‘getting married.’ It’s not that the family is losing a son; it’s gaining a son-in-law.”
“Hehe,” Duan Keyi chuckled. “You speak so well, just like your late dad.”
This sentence pricked at Yu Zhao’s ears like a needle.
Duan Keyi had seen Ying Nong and had heard him speak. Back when Duan Keyi was in a relationship with Yu Hai, he didn’t know about Ying Nong. Later, the truth came out, and Duan Keyi learned about Ying Nong’s existence. Questioned about it, Yu Hai swore to the heavens, claiming he had already broken up with Ying Nong long ago and had nothing to do with him.
Duan Keyi only thought of Ying Nong as Yu Hai’s ex-boyfriend, pregnant and complicated. This matter was quite burdensome for him. He went to find Ying Nong and with determination, Ying Nong said, “This child has nothing to do with Yu Hai.”
At that time, Duan Keyi believed it. Who would have known that more than a decade later, he would be handed a nearly grown-up son. Duan Keyi was infuriated.
He hated Ying Nong but couldn’t harm him. So, he could only hurt Yu Zhao. It was as if by making Yu Zhao suffer, his own pain could be slightly alleviated.
Yu Zhao, however, was like a block of wood. Even if Duan Keyi kicked him, he wouldn’t feel any pain.
For many years, Duan Keyi had overtly and covertly made Yu Zhao miserable, but Yu Zhao remained unmoved. It was Duan Keyi himself who became infuriated. Now, he had to watch Yu Zhao live a happy life?
Originally, Duan Keyi didn’t hate him that much. But when Qu Jing decisively chose Yu Zhao, it felt as if he had been bitten by a venomous snake.
— Why should Yu Zhao have such a good life? Is he even worthy?
Duan Keyi’s jealousy tormented him repeatedly, and his eyes were almost bleeding.
He had initially thought he could have a happy marriage. Yu Hai was good to him in the beginning, and blinded by love, Duan Keyi didn’t take Ying Nong’s presence seriously. After Yu Hai firmly established himself in the business world, he began to indulge in affairs outside. Duan Keyi initially thought Yu Hai was busy with work, but gradually learned about his affairs. He angrily quarreled and ran back to his family. Unexpectedly, the Duan family was indifferent and said, “Which family isn’t like this? You’re just too sensitive.” Duan Keyi’s heart turned cold, and tears wouldn’t come out. Perhaps seeing Duan Keyi’s pale face, the family softened their attitude, saying gently, “It’s okay. Yu Hai knows his limits, that’s just how he is. He definitely won’t let anyone threaten your position; otherwise, our family won’t spare him!”
After a couple of days, Yu Hai came to the Duan family and half-heartedly apologized. Duan Keyi found that he had no strength in his entire body, like a kite drifting in the wind. The string was held by Yu Hai, and with a pull, he went back.
On that day of heavy rain, Duan Keyi returned to the house. At that moment, he looked up and saw Yu Zhao standing by the stairs, looking at him expressionlessly.
Duan Keyi immediately straightened his posture and showed a proud look. Yu Zhao, holding a towel, walked to Duan Keyi and said, “Do you want to wipe yourself?”
“Slap” — Duan Keyi slapped Yu Zhao in the face.
A very loud slap.
Yu Zhao’s head buzzed, the world spinning around him. His face tilted to the side, and he saw Yu Hai standing by the hall. Yu Hai had obviously seen this scene, but when Yu Zhao looked over, Yu Hai turned his head and walked into the hall.
No one mentioned this incident, as if it had never happened.
Yu Zhao recalled that moment and didn’t feel pain or shame. He pitied Duan Keyi somewhat.
He thought, is marriage like this?
Today, the rain outside was as heavy as that day, soaking the window. Yu Zhao stood by the window, looking at the dark sky outside, suddenly thinking of Qu Jing. If Qu Jing is like that… then he can only endure it like Duan Keyi. Even Duan Keyi, with support from his family, could only endure. What about him, Yu Zhao, who had no backing?
If Qu Jing did something like Yu Hai…
Yu Zhao silently told himself: In that case, I have to be more graceful than Duan Keyi. I must not hit the child… no matter which Omega’s child it is.
Suddenly, Yu Zhao felt a pain in his heart.
