Chapter 219 Doesn't Look Like It

On the other side,

Ren Xiaosheng left Ren Yongsheng, whose expression was uncertain, behind and returned to the Yu family.

After a day and a night on the train, he was exhausted and just wanted to lie down on the bed and rest. He didn't want to waste any more time arguing with Ren Yongsheng.

Inside the room, Yu Junsheng had already made the bed and tidied up the room as well.

Fortunately, he usually tidied up the room when he cleaned it, so there was only a light layer of dust, which he could easily wipe off with a cloth.

The room was tidied up, and Ren Xiaosheng went inside.

Seeing that he had returned so quickly, Yu Junsheng raised an eyebrow.

Curious, he asked, "What's going on?"

Given Ren Yongsheng's personality, wouldn't it take him a long time to get to his goal, so why did he release the person so quickly?

Knowing what he meant, Ren Xiaosheng gave a wry smile.

“He thought I had run away and came back to persuade me to go back to the countryside, not to abandon my wife and children and make my sister-in-law and nephew worry.”

The content of that sentence was so complex that Yu Junsheng was stunned for several seconds before he could react.

Then, he burst out laughing.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Yu Junsheng almost laughed until his stomach hurt.

"You? Sister-in-law? Nephew?"

Where is it?

Ren Xiaosheng himself couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Perhaps in their dreams."

Yu Junsheng's face was practically frozen from smiling.

After laughing, he said, utterly speechless.

"No, this family is far too self-righteous and has far too much of an imagination, isn't it?"

"It's one thing to suspect you of returning to the city without permission, but you couldn't even be bothered to come and confirm it. All you're thinking of is using this fake wife and child to blackmail you. You're disgusting!"

Ren Xiaosheng was also quite helpless.

Perhaps their obedient childhood gave them the illusion that they were easy to manipulate, leading them to believe that they could be controlled through their so-called wives and children, so they couldn't wait to put some inexplicable labels on themselves.

Knowing that Yu Junsheng was worried about her, she comforted him, "Don't worry, I'm not a child anymore, they can't control me."

They can control him because he still has expectations and attachments to that family. But after many years, he has grown up and no longer has any expectations for his so-called family. So what can they use to control him?

Yu Junsheng still hesitated.

“I’m not worried that you’ll be fooled by them, but you know what kind of people that family is. I suspect they’re not just sending you back to the countryside because they’re afraid you’ll drag them down. They’re not going to give up so easily.”

Perhaps because of his experiences in the countryside, Xiaosheng has become more carefree and insightful than before. He no longer longs for his parents and family, and he is not afraid of Guan Ailian manipulating him with her emotions.

I'm afraid that family might resort to some underhanded tactics to achieve their goals.

Ren Xiaosheng understood the deeper meaning in his words, and smiled faintly.

"I returned to the city with a letter of introduction from the village, and no one could find any problems with it."

"If anyone tries to make a fuss about this, they're just asking for trouble."

Yu Junsheng was finally completely relieved.

He didn't ask Xiaosheng how he got back to the city. Although he didn't believe that Xiaosheng had run away from home as the Ren family said, he was afraid that someone might have taken advantage of him.

However, since Brother Xiaosheng has said so, there must be no problem in this regard.

Alas, it's just a pity that Xiaosheng has been saddled with such a family; he probably won't have a peaceful life.

Looking at Ren Xiaosheng's handsome features, Yu Junsheng suddenly blurted out,

"I'm serious, Xiaosheng, you don't look like that family at all. You're not their son, are you?"

In fact, after being reminded by his wife, Yu Junsheng had already had this idea in his mind.

It's just something I keep to myself and don't want to say out loud.

Ren Xiaosheng had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes; his nose and eyes were distinct, unlike his parents-in-law. However, the two sons of the Ren family had narrow eyes, resembling Ren Wenhua. Although they were not ugly, they had no resemblance to Ren Xiaosheng whatsoever.

Considering the Ren family's attitude towards Ren Xiaosheng, this thought became even stronger in my mind.

Seeing Ren Xiaosheng's genuinely happy smile, I couldn't help but blurt it out.

If only Xiaosheng wasn't a member of the Ren family, then we could get rid of them completely.

Ren Xiaosheng froze, then gave a bitter smile. "If I had a choice, I really wish I wasn't their child, but unfortunately, that's not an option."

Ren Xiaosheng recalled his childhood experiences: the abuse and cursing from his biological mother, Guan Ailian; the teasing and bullying from his younger brother, Ren Yongsheng; and the indifferent indifference from his biological father, Ren Wenhua.

If I really wasn't their biological child, perhaps I could find peace of mind.

Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs".

I am their biological child.

He seemed to have lost all his composure.

Yu Junsheng suddenly realized he had said the wrong thing and slapped his mouth a few times.

"Oh dear, why did I bring this up?"

Hey, why did you bring this up?

Don't you know it's someone's sad story?

Then, deliberately with a happy expression, he said:

"Well, Brother Xiaosheng, you should get some rest. Tomorrow, my wife and I will take you around to see the sights. Beicheng has changed a lot over the years. We'll show you around first so you can get used to it when you return to the city later."

Seeing that the person seemed about to refuse, Yu Junsheng quickly said,

"I've already talked to my wife about it, so you can't refuse!"

Ren Xiaosheng wanted to say that there was no need to trouble you and your sister-in-law, but since Yu Junsheng had already brought up Cheng Jiajia, it would be too disrespectful for Ren Xiaosheng not to agree, so he had no choice but to agree.

...

Even as he lay in bed, Ren Xiaosheng kept replaying Yu Junsheng's words in his mind.

What he didn't tell Yu Junsheng was...

He had this same doubt when he was a child.

He also remembered that Guan Ailian often found excuses not to feed him, such as if his clothes were not washed properly, the floor was not swept properly, or the dishes were not washed properly. Guan Ailian could always find a reason not to let him eat.

Before Aunt Yu's help, it was common for them to go hungry twice in three days.

He also remembered one time when he was too young and not strong enough to wash his clothes properly, and Guan Ailian punished him by not allowing him to eat for a day.

She even locked the cabinets in the kitchen where she usually kept food and the door to her own room, for fear that he would steal food.

Having not eaten all day, his stomach was rumbling with hunger, and he could only drink water to stave off his hunger.

Seeing him like this, that brat Ren Yongsheng deliberately played a trick on him, putting the sponge cake in front of him to make him drool.

He was so hungry he couldn't stand it anymore, and he was also angry about his parents' favoritism, so he couldn't resist grabbing a piece of chicken cake from Ren Yongsheng and wolfing it down.

That was the first time he had ever eaten a sponge cake, and its sweet taste made him want to cry.

As a child, he felt resentful, wondering why he couldn't even get enough to eat while his younger brother could have steamed cakes all the time.

But he didn't have time to wallow in this injustice and sorrow for long.

Ren Yongsheng was shocked that he actually dared to steal it, and immediately burst into tears and went to Guan Ailian to complain.

He was almost beaten to death by Guan Ailian.

For a moment, he really doubted whether he was Guan Ailian's biological son, or a child the Ren family had picked up.

Otherwise, why would a mother treat her own child so differently?

For a period of time after that, he did indeed look for clues.

But aside from her appearance, he couldn't find any other evidence that Guan Ailian was indeed pregnant for ten months, as many people had witnessed.

Every neighbor in the compound told him that he was Guan Ailian's biological son.

He also said that Guan Ailian disliked him because she had a difficult childbirth and her health was damaged by her grandmother during her postpartum period.

Later, these words were spread by some busybody and reached Guan Ailian's ears, who felt utterly humiliated.

So he was beaten again.

He would never forget Guan Ailian's ferocious face, as she pinched herself and cursed, "You little ingrate! I gave birth to you and raised you, and all I did was ask you to help with some chores around the house, and you went around saying that I wasn't your biological mother. You unfilial thing, you deserve to be struck by lightning!"

"You eat my food, drink my water, and even if I raised a dog, it would bark at me! You ungrateful wretch!"

"If I'd known you weren't a good person, I should have drowned you in a chamber pot back then!"

"If you keep talking nonsense outside, I'll beat you to death!"

Ren Xiaosheng was bedridden for a whole week before he could get up.

Gradually, Ren Xiaosheng gave up on this idea.

Perhaps I really do have shallow family ties.

Perhaps, as some people say, Guan Ailian dislikes or even hates him because she was injured giving birth to him.

But now, the thought hidden deep in his heart has been stirred up again by Yu Junsheng.

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The next day, since they didn't have to work, Yu Junsheng and Cheng Jiajia took Ren Xiaosheng to play in Beicheng.

One reason was that they were worried about him being upset because of the Ren family's affairs, and wanted him to go out for a walk and clear his mind.

Another reason is that Ren Xiaosheng has been away from Beicheng for nearly ten years, and many places have changed. Yu Junsheng wants to show him around.

Cheng Jiajia and Yu Junsheng went on a spring outing, carrying fruit, pastries and water in cloth bags, and visited several famous scenic spots in the northern part of the city with Ren Xiaosheng.

Around noon, we ate lunch at a state-run restaurant before heading home.

Mainly considering that Cheng Jiajia cannot be overworked at the moment, Ren Xiaosheng took the initiative to end the trip and go home.

When the three returned, a group of people in the courtyard were gathered together, pointing and talking in one direction.

Cheng Jiajia's eyes lit up; that familiar feeling!

The juicy gossip is here!

"Quick, quick, something's happening! Let's go see what's going on!"

Cheng Jiajia excitedly pulled Yu Junsheng towards the crowd.

In the center of the crowd, Dong Xiangxiang was beating up Qi Baifan, pulling his hair, scratching his cheeks, and tugging at his ears, and Qi Baifan was powerless to fight back.

Cheng Jiajia glanced at it and gasped.

"Hiss~"

Qi Baifan was bruised and swollen, with several bloody marks on his face, clearly having been badly beaten.

"No, why are they fighting?"

Cheng Jiajia was very puzzled.

Yu Junsheng couldn't understand it either; in his memory, the two seemed to have no connection.

The couple were having such a lively discussion that they completely forgot about the other person next to them.

The other person, Ren Xiaosheng, stared blankly at the commotion in the center of the crowd.

No, it's because he's been in the countryside for too long and can't keep up with his neighbors.

Is this the new style of fighting in the compound?

A fight between a man and a woman?!

Cheng Jiajia wandered through the crowd, and when she saw the familiar leader of the gossip squad, her eyes lit up. She quickly pushed through the crowd and slipped over.

Seeing this, Yu Junsheng followed closely behind and sidled up to them.

Ren Xiaosheng had been away from the tenement for too long and was somewhat confused, but he was sure that following Yu Junsheng was the right thing to do, so he followed along.

Aunt Yan was engrossed in watching the play, completely unaware that three people had appeared beside her, two of whom were men. But why did she suddenly feel a little cramped?

Cheng Jiajia tugged at Aunt Yan's sleeve, "Hey Aunt Yan, what's going on? Tell me about it!"

He skillfully pulled out a sunflower seed with one hand and pointed his chin towards it.

Aunt Yan immediately beamed with joy, took the sunflower seeds, and began to tell Cheng Jiajia a story while cracking them open and talking animatedly.

It turned out that Qi Baifan and his wife, who hadn't returned home all night, came back to the compound this morning.

Qi Baifan, with a bruised and swollen face, went to inform the Ren family, mainly Dong Xiangxiang, whose younger brother was hospitalized in a hospital in Xicheng.

Qi Baifan could only stammer and give a vague explanation as to why Dong Xiaodi had fallen into a coma.

Dong Xiangxiang thought she had contracted some serious illness and was so frightened that she almost fainted.

Fortunately, Bai Xiaohui helped her up.

She quickly realized something was wrong. Her younger brother was always healthy and never even caught a cold at home. Even during his stay in the city, he hadn't sneezed once. How could he suddenly faint for no reason?

Dong Xiangxiang glared at Qi Baifan and Bai Xiaohui, and asked fiercely, "Tell me, why did my little brother faint? Did you do something to him?"

She had seen everything that happened in the backyard, and she didn't like the two of them at all.

Bai Xiaohui felt wronged, and also wanted to leave a good impression on Dong Xiangxiang, her future sister-in-law.

We definitely can't let her think that I'm the one who harmed Brother Dong.

He immediately pointed angrily at Qi Baifan and shouted, "It has nothing to do with me, it's all his fault!"

"He knocked Dong Xiaodi unconscious. Dong Xiaodi's life is now unknown, and we don't know if he'll ever wake up. The doctor said he might become a vegetable. Waaah..."

Dong Xiangxiang's mind went blank; all she could hear was that her younger brother's life was uncertain and he might become a vegetable.

His fate is unknown...

Vegetative state...

Upon seeing Qi Baifan, the culprit, it let out a howl and charged forward to fight.

"It was you! You're the one who ruined my little brother! Give me back my little brother!"

The two started fighting.

...

The three people who had finished listening were speechless.

They were only out for a morning, what happened?

How did Brother Dong suddenly become a vegetable, his life hanging in the balance?

The most confused person was Ren Xiaosheng.

He had been away from the compound for many years, and he didn't recognize many of the people there.

He was completely bewildered by the complicated relationships. "Wait, can someone tell me who Qi Baifan is? And who is Brother Dong?"

He knew Bai Xiaohui, but he didn't know the other two.

Yu Junsheng kindly explained in his ear.

She told him about the complicated relationship between them, including the little things between Bai Xiaohui and Dong Xiaodi.

Ren Xiaosheng: "..."

What if he eats such a big bite of watermelon and gets a little too full?

He looked at the three people at the center of the accident with a complicated expression, somewhat incredulous.

Are young people these days having such extravagant fun?!

But Bai Xiaohui didn't feel sorry for her own man being beaten. Instead, she cheered Dong Xiangxiang on with a gleeful expression, telling her to hit him as hard as she could.

Ren Xiaosheng: "..."

Uh, that's really complicated.

Was it because he had been away from the compound for too long, or was he just getting old?

I'm having trouble understanding this.

Cheng Jiajia had no idea about Ren Xiaosheng's complicated thoughts.

She watched the play with great interest and found it very interesting.

Why would Qi Baifan suddenly hit Dong Xiaodi?

In her opinion, this matter is inextricably linked to Bai Xiaohui.

I just don't know if Dong Xiangxiang knows?