When Han Zhiyuan went to his son-in-law's house to ask Wang Yunyun to remarry him, he secretly installed a miniature camera in his son-in-law's house.
That's when they discovered their daughter was having an affair behind their son-in-law's back.
He contacted his daughter privately several times, hoping that she would acknowledge him as her father out of consideration for their past relationship, so that he wouldn't have to reveal her betrayal of her son-in-law.
But his daughter wouldn't answer his calls.
He served more than ten or twenty years in prison, and as his own daughter, she never visited him in prison.
Now that he's been released, not only do they refuse to acknowledge him, but they also want his life.
He's already doomed. If you piss him off, you'll go to hell with him.
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In the bustling train station, Han Zhiyuan and Wang Yunyun, who had been released, started fighting.
With her daughter in that condition and burdened with enormous medical expenses, Wang Yunyun didn't want to be a burden, so she abandoned her daughter and returned to her hometown to live with her son in her old age.
Just like back then, when she thought her daughter was too young and sickly to handle, she secretly switched her daughter with her aunt's granddaughter without any psychological burden.
Her maternal grandfather consulted a fortune teller when she was young, who said she was a lucky star.
They will enjoy endless blessings throughout their lives.
I'm not destined for hardship.
Han Zhiyuan blocked Wang Yunyun at the train station.
The two first argued, then started fighting.
Wang Yunyun hates Han Zhiyuan for ruining her daughter.
Han Zhiyuan was still thinking about getting Wang Yunyun to remarry him, and that he would live with her and her two sons, with her two sons from her previous marriage to a wealthy businessman in the county taking care of him.
Wang Yunyun cursed Han Zhiyuan, saying that he had been in prison for more than ten years and that it had damaged his brain.
Han Zhiyuan accused Wang Yunyun of being inhumane, saying that she did not take her child to visit him in prison while he was incarcerated, thus corrupting the girl.
"We divorced a long time ago. When you were having affairs, did you ever think about our daughter?"
"Now that you're in jail, you've suddenly remembered about girls? You want them to visit you in prison?"
"You know perfectly well why you're in jail!"
"Now that you're out, you've lost all your money and are old, needing someone to take care of you and support you in your old age. And now you're thinking of me and your daughter?! You want me and your daughter to take over your life? Bah! You old fool, you're dreaming!"
"Go find out who you went to jail for!"
"You've already ruined my daughter so badly, don't even think about harming my son!"
"My two sons have nothing to do with you. They are not your offspring and have no obligation to support you in your old age!"
"Back then, to protect Song Qiuxue, you bribed people to kill Tang Dafei and took the blame for many crimes. Why didn't you go to Song Qiuxue?"
Wang Yunyun gave Han Zhiyuan a good scolding, then picked up her suitcase and boarded the long-distance bus.
Seeing how much resentment Wang Yunyun harbored towards him, Han Zhiyuan realized that if he were to become paralyzed, Wang Yunyun would surely try to kill him.
In order to protect Song Qiuxue, he bribed someone to silence Tang Dafei and took the blame for crimes such as illegally hoarding land and laundering money with Song Qiuxue, and was sentenced to life imprisonment.
He had done Song Qiuxue such a great favor, so Song Qiuxue should feel indebted to him and should take care of him.
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A residential community in the provincial capital.
Song Qiuxue warmly entertained her son's girlfriend with dinner.
My son, who will be staying on to teach at the university, is getting married next month to his advisor's daughter.
The future daughter-in-law's family has a very high status in the provincial capital.
The car, house, and wedding banquet were all prepared by the bride's family.
Song Qiuxue was very satisfied with the choice of this daughter-in-law.
Once his daughter-in-law enters the family, his son can leverage his father-in-law's connections and status to climb the social ladder and quickly become a superior person.
Back then, Han Zhiyuan took the blame for most of the crimes, but it was confirmed that she had instructed Tang Dafei to have someone burn down Song Yinhua's orchard and that she had orchestrated the closure of Song Yinhua's wonton shop. In the end, she was sentenced to five years and six months.
Her husband, Tao Dayong, wanted a divorce, but she managed to win him over with her tears.
He couldn't hide the fact that his son wasn't his biological child.
During her imprisonment, she wanted to entrust her son to Song Yinhua's care, but Song Yinhua refused. In the end, her husband Tao Dayong helped her take care of her son out of consideration for their past relationship.
She only served three years in prison before being released.
After being released, she continued to live with Tao Dayong.
Her biggest mistake was not realizing that Song Yinhua's husband, Huo Jianguo, was actually the grandson of her husband's godfather.
Because she was the mastermind behind burning down Song Yinhua's orchard and designing the closure of Song Yinhua's shop, Tao Dayong chose to continue living with her after her release from prison. This caused his godparents to be very disappointed in him and sever ties with him.
Her in-laws also blamed her. To protect her, her husband threatened to sever ties with his parents, which angered them and led them to accuse her of brainwashing their son.
Finally, with the husband's insistence, his parents relented, hoping they would have another child so that the Tao family line would not end.
However, she was scammed by an unlicensed clinic when she was young, which injured her body and made her unable to have children.
When she became pregnant with her son, she was seeking medical treatment and conditioning everywhere when she unexpectedly became pregnant with Han Zhiyuan's child.
Because she didn't give birth to a son or daughter for her husband's family, her in-laws never forgave her until their deaths.
After her parents-in-law died, without their help, her and Tao Dayong's life became worse day by day.
During this period, she tried many times to mend her relationship with Song Yinhua, Song Baogen, and Song Caixing, but they all ignored her.
My husband passed away a few years ago.
Fortunately, his only son lived up to his potential, was admitted to a prestigious university in the provincial capital, and was well-liked by his mentor, who introduced his daughter to him.
Her good days will begin again once her son marries his mentor's daughter.
Song Qiuxue served the dessert fruit, showing exceptional warmth and attentiveness to her son's girlfriend.
She put a gold bracelet worth 30,000 yuan on her future daughter-in-law's wrist and gave her a red envelope containing 20,000 yuan.
This money was given to her son by her future daughter-in-law out of kindness, and her son then gave the money back to her. She then used a portion of it to buy a large gold bracelet and made red envelopes to give to her future daughter-in-law.
She gained a daughter-in-law for free without contributing a single penny.
Song Qiuxue sighed inwardly, thinking that her son was truly capable.
His advisor was willing to pay anyone to marry his daughter to him.
"Mom, have all the invitations been sent out?" her son Tao Wei asked.
While handing fruit to her future daughter-in-law, Song Qiuxue said, "They've all been sent out. I couldn't get through to your aunt and second uncle, but I did get through to your fourth aunt. She said she wanted to come to your wedding, but she was afraid your aunt would be angry. She said she'd discuss it with your aunt and second uncle later, and if they come, she'll come too."
"Mom specially sent another invitation to your aunt and the others."
The future daughter-in-law sensed something was wrong, "Why can't I get through on the phone?"
Song Qiuxue sighed, "Dawei's aunt has a prejudice against me. Back then, Dawei's maternal grandparents supported me to go to university in the provincial capital, but not her. She thought Dawei's maternal grandparents were biased and had a problem with me."
"It's her own fault for not getting good grades. Instead of looking for the reasons within herself, she resents Dawei's grandparents for not supporting her education and even hates me."
"Who told her to be my older sister!"
"I value family the most."
"Although Dawei's aunt has refused to see me for so many years and has always been prejudiced against me, blood is thicker than water for me. I never hold these things against Dawei's aunt. Even if I am not wrong, I am willing to bow my head and make amends for the sake of family. In my heart, she will always be the eldest sister I respect the most."
The future daughter-in-law believed it and was deeply moved. She even defended Song Qiuxue, saying, "Isn't this just jealousy? How can you blame your aunt for your poor grades?"
Song Qiuxue generously said, "His aunt is from the countryside and hasn't received much education. She's petty, but I don't mind."
Over the years, Tao Wei has been influenced by his mother and has developed a very bad impression of these aunts and uncles whom he has hardly ever met.
He said irritably, "Mom, it's up to them whether they come or not. If they come, we'll treat them well; if they don't, nobody cares if they come."
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Tao Wei and his girlfriend had dinner at home, chatted with Song Qiuxue for a while, and then left together.
A few minutes later, the knocking sounded again.
Song Qiuxue opened the door with a smile, "Son, what did you leave behind...?"
Han Zhiyuan took off his baseball cap. "Qiuxue, I'm out of prison."
Song Qiuxue's smile froze.
"Was that young man who just went out our son?"
Han Zhiyuan entered the house and sat on the sofa.
He glanced around the room.
The apartment suite isn't large, probably around 80 or 90 square meters.
The furniture inside looked a bit old.
Song Qiuxue poured him a glass of water. "Our son is getting married to his advisor's daughter next month. His advisor has a lot of connections in the provincial capital. It was his advisor who recommended our son for the university teaching position. Our son's good days are just around the corner."
Han Zhiyuan was pleased to hear this.
When he reached out to take the water glass, his fingers accidentally touched Song Qiuxue's hand.
"How have you been these past few years?" Han Zhiyuan asked.
“My husband passed away many years ago, and I raised my son alone as a widow,” Song Qiuxue said, tears streaming down her face.
It was as if she had suffered a lot of hardship and injustice in raising her son over the years.
"Qiuxue, I'm so sorry for not being able to stay by your and our son's side all these years." Han Zhiyuan stood up, wiped away Song Qiuxue's tears, and comforted her repeatedly before taking her to bed.
After it was all over, Song Qiuxue asked Han Zhiyuan how he got the scar on his neck.
Han Zhiyuan brushed it off with a few words.
He hugged Song Qiuxue and said, "Now that I'm out, I won't leave again. I'll stay by your and our son's side and fulfill my responsibilities as a father and husband."
Song Qiuxue didn't want to have anything to do with Han Zhiyuan, this poor old man who had been to prison: "Dawei is going to marry his mentor's daughter and stay at the university to teach. His future is bright. If others know that he has a father who has been to prison, it will affect his career."
"Dawei himself still doesn't know about his background."
"For Dawei's future, we can't let anyone know about your father-son relationship with him..."
Han Zhiyuan chimed in, "Then tell Dawei that I'm your new partner. As long as I can be by your and your son's side, I don't care whether you acknowledge me or not."
Song Qiuxue: "Dawei's girlfriend doesn't agree with me finding a partner."
"After they get married, I will help them take care of their children."
"Zhiyuan, you should go back."
I'll come see you when I have time.
Han Zhiyuan refused to leave.
"I spent over a decade in prison to protect you, and I was finally released so I could reunite with you. Do you despise me now?"
"Now that our son is successful, you think I'm useless?"
"I went to jail because of you!"
"You were the one who suggested the illegal land hoarding and money laundering."
"It was you who made me step in and find someone to shut Tang Dafei up forever."
"If it weren't for you, I would still be the big boss of the company now."
"Now you're disgusted with me?"
Han Zhiyuan became more and more agitated as he spoke, and Song Qiuxue quickly comforted him, saying that she did not despise him, but just did not want her son to be hurt.
Song Qiuxue promised that she would send him money every month and would not abandon him.
Under the guise of thinking of her son's best interests, she coaxed Han Zhiyuan to the train station, personally bought him a ticket back to his hometown, gave him several hundred yuan, and watched him board the train and leave.
Song Qiuxue had just left the station in her secondhand car when Han Zhiyuan got off the long-distance bus.
He cannot leave.
A few months later, he became paralyzed.
He has to stay; his son will have to take care of him from now on.
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It was almost 11 p.m. when Tao Wei returned home after taking his girlfriend home from the movie.
The old residential building had no elevator, and it was pitch black at night. Tao Wei arrived at his building and was groping his way upstairs when suddenly the lights in the dark stairwell came on.
Han Zhiyuan used a flashlight to help Tao Wei with lighting.
Tao Wei assumed it was a new security guard from the community property management and politely thanked him.
Han Zhiyuan escorted Tao Wei all the way to the fourth floor.
During the climb, Han Zhiyuan chatted enthusiastically with Tao Wei, asking him all sorts of questions.
Tao Wei was in a good mood, and seeing that the "security guard uncle" was helping him light the way with a flashlight in the middle of the night, he chatted with him politely for a few minutes.
From the conversation, Han Zhiyuan learned that his son was very filial and would bring his widowed mother to live in the marital home after the wedding.
The old house we're currently living in has already been put up for sale.
He advised Tao Wei that his mother had raised him with great difficulty, and if she wanted to find a partner, he should let her do so.
Tao Wei casually mentioned that he supports his mother's remarriage and hopes she will be happy.
He and his girlfriend had already discussed it and agreed that they would hire a nanny after marriage, and a postpartum nanny when she was pregnant and gave birth, so that his own mother wouldn't have to work so hard to raise him and then have to help him take care of the child.
Han Zhiyuan then realized that Song Qiuxue had lied to him.
When Tao Wei arrived at his door, he thanked Han Zhiyuan, took out his key, opened the door, and turned on the light.
Han Zhiyuan stepped inside.
"Security guard, what are you doing in my house?"
“I’m not a security guard, son, I’m your biological father.”
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
“I really am your biological father. Don’t you think you look a lot like me?”
Tao Wei glanced at Han Zhiyuan for a few seconds.
Shock was evident in his eyes.
The two are practically identical.
He had previously discovered that he didn't look like his father, Tao Dayong, at all. His mother told him that nephews resemble their uncles, saying that he looked like his uncle.
For so many years, he had always thought that he looked like his uncle, whom he had never met.
Han Zhiyuan told his son about his past with Song Qiuxue, and also told him about how he took the blame for most of the crimes and was sentenced to life imprisonment in order to protect Song Qiuxue.
Tao Wei was deeply hurt.
During the years Song Qiuxue was imprisoned, his father told him that his mother had gone abroad to earn money to support him.
In his mind, his mother, Song Qiuxue, was always a loving and kind great mother who endured the cold treatment from his grandparents and raised him alone after his father passed away, nurturing him with all her heart and giving him a bright future.
He couldn't believe that such a glorious and great mother had made such a serious mistake.
"My mom didn't go abroad to earn foreign exchange, she was convicted of financial crimes?!"
"Your mother was sentenced because she had your eldest uncle hire someone to burn down Song Yinhua's orchard and frame Song Yinhua so that her shop would be shut down."
"Which maternal uncle do I have?" Tao Wei was completely confused. "I only have my second maternal uncle, Song Baogen, and my aunt is Song Yinhua."
"Your maternal uncle, Tang Dafei, was framed by your mother. After the incident was exposed, your uncle was arrested. Your mother was afraid that your uncle would implicate her, so she asked me to bribe someone to silence him."
"You're talking nonsense, that's impossible! My mom is a kind person, she's not like that! If you keep slandering my mom, I won't be polite to you!" Tao Wei became emotional, unable to accept this sudden truth.
"It's no secret. Your mother's surname isn't Song, it's Tang. Because she was born a girl, her maternal grandfather and aunt tried to drown her by putting her in a chamber pot. Later, her maternal grandfather couldn't bear it, so he secretly switched her with Song Yinhua's newborn third sister. Her maternal grandfather and aunt threw Song Yinhua's biological third sister into the latrine and drowned her."
Han Zhiwei told Tao Wei about this past event.
"Impossible, absolutely impossible."
Tao Wei was devastated and kept repeating "impossible."
"Dad wouldn't lie to you. If you don't believe me, you can go back to Songjiazhuang and Tangzhuang and ask around." Han Zhiyuan placed his hand on Tao Wei's arm. "Son, Dad went to jail for over ten years for your mother. Now that Dad is old, I hope you can take care of me in my old age..."
Tao Wei shook off his hand. "Don't think you can fool me with just a few words. Do you think I don't know what kind of person my mother is? I won't believe what you say."
"Get out of here!"
"Get out of here right now!"
Without saying a word, Tao Wei kicked Han Zhiyuan out.
He would rather never have known about what Han Zhiyuan told him.
Han Zhiyuan pounded on the door, "Son, open the door, let your dad in. I've ended up in this state all because of your mom..."
Song Qiuxue, who was sleeping in the room, was woken up by the noise. "Dawei, why is it so noisy?"
When Tao Wei saw that his mother had been woken up, he suddenly opened the door, grabbed Han Zhiyuan by the collar, dragged him aside, and warned him not to come to his house to harass him and his mother again.
Han Zhiyuan kept explaining that he was telling the truth, and that he was getting old and wanted his family to be reunited.
Tao Wei angrily punched Han Zhiyuan in the stomach, telling him to get lost.
Song Qiuxue was wearing a thin nightgown with no bra underneath, which revealed some of her underwear.
She saw her son come in from outside and asked, "Dawei, who is that?"
Tao Wei gave a perfunctory reply, "The upstairs neighbor just went to the wrong floor after drinking late at night."
Seeing his mother dressed like this again, he quickly grabbed his coat and wrapped it around her, then sent her back to her room to rest.
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