18 Day 17: The Scum Is Reliable (1/2)

Before the hand could reach his face, another hand caught it.

”Mom!” a kid called. ”Don't you remember the last time dad saw his wound? Dad almost killed you!” the kid told his mother.

The woman gritted her teeth and threw him back the bed. Chu Sheng winced when his head hit the wall, but he didn't cry.

”Damn thing!” the woman said, gritting her teeth.

”Leave him, mom. He's as good as dead, anyway. His brain is dysfunctional.” The kid said, full of contempt. ”It'll just be while before dad would kick him out.” he said and glared at Chu Sheng.

Chu Sheng is a thin and orphaned kid. His dead parents are friends with the man of this household, Zhou Yin. Zhou Yin, having helped by Chu Sheng's parents to where he is today, returns the favor by taking care of the only child of his late friends.

That's why this woman, Zhou Yin's wife, and their child can't hurt him.

Well, only that could inflict wounds on him. But as to like choking him near death or leading him to accidental deaths, that'll they do.

”Let's go. Your useless 'dad' is about to go home.” The woman said, grinning evilly.

Surprisingly, Zhou Yin's wife is having an illicit affair for many years already. It's just that this Zhou Yin is too pure for his filthy wife that he's so blind about his wife's acts. And that, he's clueless about the fact that their 'kid' is, actually, not his.

Chu Sheng sighed, relieved, when the two evil left. He now had the time to breathe and assess his surroundings.

Earlier, he remembered that he's inside the coffee shop kissing with Duo Yin. But now, he's inside this empty room and Duo Yin is nowhere to be found. That means, he went into another dream again.

Chu Sheng sighed. He now realized that these 'dreams' are actually worlds. He doesn't know how can he travel to a different world. Also, he could travel to a different time.

Like one, he was a commander of a troop. The previous one, he's a fresh graduate. And now, he's a teenager.

The timelines are inconsistent, as well as the worlds. From sci – fi to drama... well, not to mention his past 'dreams' where he's in a robot apocalypse or that in evil cult world.

Since he can travel to worlds and through time, of course searching for his host's memories is just a piece of cake. He just need to think and the memories of the host of his body automatically flash in his eyes. That's why he knew that the mistress (wife) is really a mistress and that the kid isn't really the master's (husband) kid.

Chu Sheng saw it one time when he's going home. The mistress is flirting with another man, in an obscene way, in front of the master's house. The neighbors saw it, too, but they just kept their mouth shut since they knew the master of this house won't believe them. It's because the master of this house believes that his wife is as pure as him – the typical White Lotus bitch.

Chu Sheng sighed at the master's misfortune. People that're too pure should have a person too dark beside them to balance everything. This unfortunate pure person is the master of this household – 'Chu Sheng's guardian.

Since this person is helping me in life... it's just right I should repay him. Chu Sheng thought and grinned evilly as a plan flashed in his mind.

”Ah Sheng.” It's the mistress' voice. ”Your uncle is now here. He's looking for you.” She said so sweet you'll immediately know it's laced in poison.

Chu Sheng almost wanted to puke, but held himself back. ”I'm coming!” he answered and looked at himself in the mirror.

His sharp almond eyes are misty. His cheeks are rosy and his lips looks like it's pouting. His wavy hair is messier than usual and his white skin is smooth that just a slight press it'll turn red. That's why his neck looked a bright red right now because he was choked earlier.

Chu Sheng pressed his lips tight and buttoned his shirt up to his neck to avoid trouble. Now's not the time for trouble. He thought and fixed his hair. He then went out of his room and went down the stairs.

As he walks to the dining room, he saw a tall man sitting, his back on Chu Sheng.

So this man is my 'uncle'? Chu Sheng thought and his sharp almond eyes full of pity as he looks at the man's back. Don't worry, uncle. This small guy will help you open your eyes that your mistress (wife) is really a mistress. He thought, a slight smile on his lips.

”Ah Sheng's here.” The mistress said and smiled so sweet you'll see she's planning to stab you.

But, unfortunately, the poor uncle doesn't see it.

Chu Sheng can't help but shook his head, pitying the misfortune of his guardian. ”Uncle, I'm here – ” he called just in time when the man turned.

Chu Sheng froze. For some reason... he thought as he stares at the man in front of him. This guy... he's not the same man as before? He thought as he remembered the uncle of the original Chu Sheng in his mind.

The man before him has the same face and build like the uncle of the original Chu Sheng in his memories. But, this man before 'Chu Sheng'... his gentle aura is nowhere to be seen. His eyes are sharp and the air around him seems to be...

Dangerous?

Chu Sheng gulped at the thought, then quietly sat on the chair far from Zhou Yin. Did he just make a mistake on his impression of the original Chen Sheng's uncle? He thought, then his forehead knotted.

”Ah Sheng. Is something wrong?” Zhou Yin asked.

Chu Sheng almost jumped in surprise but stopped in the nick of time. ”Nothing, uncle.” He answered softy, like the original Chu Sheng.

”Sweetie...” the mistress called sweetly. ”About last time...” she said and smiled sweetly.

Chu Sheng glanced at her. This woman... obviously she doesn't sense that this man is dangerous. He thought, then secretly grinned. I'd like to see the day this Zhou Yin skin this mistress for being unfaithful. He thought then lowered his head as his eyes flashed wickedness.

”What about it?” Zhou Yin asked and sipped his wine.

The mistress smiled wider. ”Didn't you say Ah Chao is going to Australia to study?” she asked, her voice sweet Chu Sheng want to cringe.

Zhou Yin didn't glance at her and leaned on his chair. ”Did I?” he asked, his eyes on his wine.

”You did, dad.” The kid answered, pouting.

The hair on Chu Sheng's nape rose. He glanced at Zhou Yin. His eyes went wide when he saw Zhou Yin's eyes are dark as he looks at his 'son'. He gulped and looked away.

This guy... since he's different in the original uncle of the original Chu Sheng, could he be...? He thought and glanced at Zhou Yin.

”Oh. My mistake.” Zhou Yin said and sliced his steak.

Chu Sheng couldn't help but shiver when he imagined that the steak is the kid's and the mistress' flesh. He immediately drank water.

”Alright. I'll send you to Australia.” Zhou Yin said.

The kid and the mother looked at each other, grinning. ”Thanks, sweetie.” The mistress said and smiled sweetly at Zhou Yin.

So even his affectionate call for her 'husband' is 'sweet'. Chu Sheng thought, sarcastic.

Zhou Yin just smiled and sipped his wine. But, his eyes are darker. ”Sure.” He said and smiled.

Chu Sheng's forehead knotted. Could it be... he thought. This guy already knows about his 'wife's affair, right? Seems like he doesn't need to plan to make his uncle see the truth about his wife and 'son'.

He just shrugged and continued eating, didn't notice that the man is watching him over the glass of wine.

Days passed by and Chu Sheng's summer time is almost ending. The time for the Zhou Yin's 'son's departure arrived.

”I'll miss you, baby.” The mistress said as she hugged her son. They're at the airport.

”I'll miss you, too, mom.” The kid said and smiled. ”Also, dad.” He said and turned to Zhou Yin.

Zhou Yin just nodded.

The kid turned to his mom. ”I'm leaving!” he said and ran towards the man who's waiting for him.

It's Zhou Yin's bodyguard, and the mistress' lover.

Yep. Chu Sheng thought. The master's two trusted people is backstabbing him. He thought and sighed, still feeling pity for the man.

He immediately held back that thought when he heard Zhou Yin's words.

”Won't you ran after them?” he asked her.

”Huh?” the mistress said.

”Won't you miss them?” Zhou Yin asked and eyed her. He said 'them', pertaining to the child but Chu Sheng knew better.

The mistress' lover is included.

”But...” the mistress said, acting sad.

”Here.” Zhou Yin handed out a plane ticket.

The mistress' eyes went wide, shocked. She looked at Zhou Yin. ”You prepared for me...” she said, fake tears fell from her eyes. ”Thank you... but – ” she said and looked at Chu Sheng, her eyes full of fake worry. ”Who would look after him? You're busy...” she said and made a sad face, but obviously she's cheering inside.

”I'll have time to look after him.” Zhou Yin just said. ”Go. It's almost time.” He told her and handed her the luggage a staff of the airport gave to Zhou Yin.

The mistress' eyes went wide, shocked.

”I prepared this for you last night. I know you'll miss them.” He explained. ”Take care.” He told her and smiled.

The mistress immediately nodded and ran so fast a few second after she disappeared from their sight.

”Uncle...” Chu Sheng called when it's just two of them that's left. ”You... believed my words?” Chu Sheng asked, referring to the original Chu Sheng's memories when he told his uncle about his wife's affair.