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Do no evil (2)
A person who is willing to endure hardships that ordinary people cannot endure must have something that he thinks is worth persisting in.
Hu Sui said nothing, briskly cleaning her new home. She must have been used to hardship. She had only two children, both Omegas. Her eldest daughter ran away from home early, but they would always send her food and supplies during the holidays, and let her know she was safe. But a few months ago, she suddenly disappeared without a trace. The villagers told her not to wait, thinking she might be dead somewhere.
The younger son who stayed with her was well-behaved and sensible, but because of his outstanding appearance, he was taken to a beauty pageant not long after the eldest daughter left home. During the pageant, he suddenly disappeared.
This is so weird.
Originally, she had been sent to the vampire lord's manor as a blood slave, so she could get some information, but there was no news of her child. Later, when she was disheartened, her son, dressed in rags, his face and body covered with dirt and old whip marks, collapsed on the threshold of their home.
She finally managed to rescue the child, but her son became crazy after waking up.
"...That's Sui's mother's youngest son. He's incredibly beautiful and self-respecting. Why is he running out naked now?"
"He was abused... He went crazy!"
"How can a beauty pageant...torture someone like this?"
"Who knows? Maybe he ran away secretly. I looked up and down the list of honored people for that year many times, but I couldn't see his name. He said he went to a beauty pageant, but who knows? Maybe he eloped with someone and his family was embarrassed, so he made up an excuse!"
"… Sui Niang, your son is swimming in the river. Come quickly! If you're too late, everyone will see his naked body!"
In order to cure her son, Hu Sui had to go out to work and could not keep an eye on her crazy son all the time. Therefore, every day she could hear the comments of people around her, some of which were well-intentioned and some were sarcastic.
At that time, her daughter would send her some food and daily necessities. She supported her crazy son, and the two of them depended on each other and went through a few years of ups and downs.
But a few months ago, my daughter suddenly disappeared.
Hu Sui hugged her son and cried at night. Her cry was very soft, but it was filled with all the suffering she had experienced in her life. Perhaps it was too depressing and too heavy, which actually attracted a traveling doctor who was passing by and wanted to ask for a bowl of water.
Hu Sui wiped away her tears. At that time, she didn't know that the man was a traveling doctor. She just handed the girl a bowl of water out of habitual kindness.
The girl drank the water and showed no intention of leaving.
Seeing that the visitor looked exhausted and tired, Hu Sui looked at the girl carefully. Seeing that the girl had clear eyes and looked like a good person, she let down her guard and invited the girl in to rest.
After sitting down to chat, Hu Sui realized that this girl was actually Dr. Lin, and she felt a little embarrassed for a moment. It was said that this doctor's consultation fee was very expensive, and it was not something that ordinary people like her could afford. Hu Sui really wanted Lin Shu to treat her son. She hesitated for a while, but in the end, maternal love prevailed.
Hu Sui has nothing, the only thing of value is her life.
She knelt down to Lin Shu.
"As long as you are willing to take a look at my son, no matter whether he can be cured or not, my life is yours."
"I never take other people's lives," Lin Shu frowned.
"But... the medical fee, I, I really can't afford it," the tears that Hu Sui had been holding back in her eyes finally flowed down.
"Who said you can't afford it? Didn't you pay it just now?" Lin Shu said, putting down the bowl of water, walked over, lifted the curtain, and entered the inner room.
My son was lying on the bed, sleeping soundly, a rare occurrence for him.
His skin was not as delicate and fair as before. In addition to his age, there were also signs of sunburn.
There were whip marks all over his back, like fine silk that had been maliciously destroyed.
His face had obviously not changed, but it was far less radiant than before.
Hu Sui even occasionally heard some of the Alphas who had come to the village to propose marriage gossip about her son behind his back: "He used to be so handsome, how come he's become so ordinary and even a little ugly now?"
"Maybe I'm old," others would say.
However, Hu Sui felt that this was not the case.
Her son must have suffered a lot. The more suffering an Omega has endured, the more you can see that hardship on his face.
Raising O is like raising flowers.
The flowers will wither immediately if exposed to wind and sun.
Then die old and ugly.
Hu Sui turned his head and secretly wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes.
Lin Shu sat on the edge of the bed and took Hu Sui's son's pulse. Her eyes were calm, as if she was just staring at the sleeping face of Hu Sui in a daze, but her hand suddenly trembled slightly.
"His illness has dragged on for quite a while, so unconventional measures may be needed," Lin Shu said slowly.
"Can it be cured?" Hu Sui's heart trembled, and tears passed through the corners of his mouth, which was about to smile.
"It can be cured, but what you need to do will be a bit complicated," Lin Shu stood up.
"Although I am old, I am still very strong. If you have any questions, just tell me. I can do it and will never give up," Hu Sui hurriedly followed Lin Shu out of the inner room.
"This matter requires long-term consideration. The most important thing is that you have to find an ally who is kind-hearted and willing to help you," Lin Shu lowered her voice and explained a few more words to Hu Sui. Seeing that Hu Sui accepted it well, she slowly told her what her son had experienced.
Lin Shu's physiognomy at this time was much more accurate in looking into the past than into the future.
The buried story.
Lin Shu said it slowly.
——Hu Sui’s son, whose name is simply Xi.
Later, she was captured and taken to a beauty pageant. Because she looked innocent and cute, like Ji He, she was secretly treasured by human dignitaries.
During the same period, several underage Omegas were secretly trained in a separate courtyard along with Hu Xi.
The manager's surname was Ji. At that time, Manager Ji was still working for human dignitaries and had no chance to become a vampire.
That was ten years ago.
Hu Xi's mother, Hu Sui, loves him very much. Ever since her eldest daughter ran away from home for unknown reasons, Hu Sui has given all her love to Hu Xi. She even asked around, hoping to marry Hu Xi off before she reaches the age limit to "participate" in a beauty pageant.
But Hu Xi had his own ideas. He didn't want to marry someone he didn't like just to avoid participating in the competition. To control his fate, he even made inquiries. According to reliable sources, the beauty pageant was only for selecting blood slaves for the vampire masters. The blood slaves only provided some virgin blood, and the basic treatment was good. They could come back to visit their parents during the holidays.
It doesn't seem as scary as some people say.
However, his sister secretly sent him a message saying that she was now working for the rebels, and if Hussi was unwilling, he could come and join her. The election conference was not that good, so he should not be too optimistic.
Hu Xi felt some resentment towards his sister at the time. He blamed her for running away from home without a word, without even telling their mother, and now even joining the resistance. That was such a dangerous thing, and she was so brave for an Omega.
Hu Xi had many complaints about his sister, but he still had feelings for her. In order to avoid giving anyone a handle, he immediately burned his sister's secret letter without even telling his mother.
His sister's words made Hu Xi think differently than before. In order to avoid the beauty pageant, he also went to see several Alphas, but those Alphas either had dark and vulgar eyes or were irresponsible and only greedy for pleasure. They were not good matches. Time passed year after year, and soon it was time for the beauty pageant.
Just when he was gathering up the courage to persuade his mother to join the resistance army, he was captured by a passing dignitary when he went out to buy date cakes, and had to participate in a beauty pageant a few days later.
The gears of fate turned as expected.
Hu Xi was imprisoned in a separate courtyard.
Every day, a group of Betas teach him etiquette and posture.
Later that evening, a few more young omegas were brought in from the other courtyard. One of them was average-looking, not exactly a beauty, but her gaze was resolute and mature, making her seem very trustworthy. When she arrived, she was tightly held by the hand of a young omega, as beautiful as a fairy from the mortal world. The omega, weeping bitterly, clung to her awkwardly and pitifully, wearing a red, puffy skirt, and pleaded with those around her, "Don't separate us! She can't leave. I'm scared..."
Then, a powerful nobleman, fanning himself, laughed and said, "Then you can't keep crying like this. In a few years, you'll be the daughter-in-law of our Pei family. If you cry too much, you'll become ugly, and I won't want you anymore."
The little Omega didn't know what a daughter-in-law was, but she tried to understand from the few words that as long as she didn't cry, her good friend would not be sent away, so she immediately wiped away her tears and stopped crying.
"My dear little beauty, you are such a good girl," the nobleman bent down, kissed the Omega's little face, and then rode away on horseback, helped by his servants.
"Little Hongyan" was confused. She looked at her good friend and said, "My name is not Hongyan. My name is Hongling..."
"Shh!" Her good friend immediately covered her mouth.
"Little Beauty" started crying again, "Qin Baishou, you bullied me again!"
At this time, a Beta walked over and heard "Little Red Beauty" actually calling another girl by her original name. His face immediately turned cold, "From today on, you can't use your old names anymore."
As he said this, he separated the two of them and stared at Qin Baishou seriously and said, "Only the master can have a name. Who are you? Do you deserve a name? Just call yourself Xiaotu. You look like this, and you will be a maid when you grow up."
As soon as he finished speaking, in the surprised eyes of "Little Hongyan" and Qin Baishou, the Beta servant forcefully pulled Qin Baishou to the servants' house.
Qin Baishou, from now on, will be called Xiaotu.
She is not Qin Baishou, she is Xiaotu, very rustic.
She lowered her head to hide the hatred in her heart.
Why?
At night, when it was midnight, she quietly crawled into the room of "Little Beauty".
This room is so big, it’s completely different from where she lives.
It’s good to be good-looking, but what if you’re not?
"Xiao Tu" reached out and pried open "Xiao Hongyan's" tightly closed mouth.
"You should sleep with your mouth open," Xiao Tu whispered in "Xiao Hongyan's" ear.
As if she heard a familiar voice, the "little beauty" in her sleep gradually put away her uncomfortable expression, opened her mouth and smiled, as if she trusted her good friend very much.
During the day, "Xiao Tu" was like the most loyal servant, restraining all his sharpness. While serving "Xiao Hongyan", he secretly learned the beauty's gait and expression.
And so it went, night after night, day after day.
About three years passed.
The "little beauty" has completely grown crooked.
"Why is the mouth so big and protruding? Why is it so ugly?" The nobleman named Pei fanned himself and sighed as he sat on the pearwood chair.
Steward Ji was usually only in charge of Hu Xi's affairs, and this was his first time here with his master. He hurried forward to pour tea, and as he lowered his brows, he inadvertently saw a young girl peeking from behind the screen. The girl was about seventeen or eighteen years old, graceful and elegant, with charming narrow eyes that were so alluring at such a young age. The name "Hongyan" was more suitable for her than "Hongyan".
So, Manager Ji recommended her to the master.
The powerful man surnamed Pei's eyes really lit up.
"What bad luck! I've been raising this for so long and it's just a defective product. Take it away."
With just one word from the powerful, identities are immediately reversed.
Just like that evening three years ago.
Two surprised faces.
The difference is that the one on the stage now is her.
Having become a "beauty", she concealed her pride and watched indifferently as her former good friend was dragged away in tears by the Beta who had dragged her away in the past.
My good friend in the past was so beautiful that even her tears were so heartbreaking. Now, no one will look back at this girl with a protruding mouth, no matter how touchingly she cries.
She is the beauty, she is not a piece of dirt, nor is she an old lady!
Her name is Hongyan!