c7 (2/2)
”Go! Find out who is France's most well-known expert plastic surgeon. Go quickly ......... ” I guess this is what you call returning home. Looking at the room that I had left for not even a few months, it seemed like it had been a century ago. YuJiang, you're really awesome, I admire you.
Touching the scar on my forehead, I lazily let myself soak in the warm water. The threads of steam rising from the bath water wave to and fro, making the entire bathroom dim and hazy. Calmed down, I could start to think back on all the things that happened. However, recalling set off an intense pain. Actually, YuJiang's tactics were definitely not absolutely brilliant. There were hints, except that I was blinded ............. I closed my eyes and put my head under the water. My eardrums felt the effects of the water pressure and started to buzz. This kind of feeling, let me recall the time when YuTing pushed me down and also the time when I found out YuJiang's true colors. *wengweng, wengweng* ....... I suddenly sat up in the bathtub, fearfully checking all four corners. *ke, ke* Someone is knocking at the door! I open my eyes wide and fearfully s.h.i.+elded my chest with my hands.
”ShengSheng, it's time to eat. Why are you taking so long in the bathroom? Are you alright?” It's mom. I heaved a sigh of relief. As if I had just got through a point of life and death.
”I'm alright. I'm coming out.” Everyone was silent at the dining table. Maybe it's because I'm keeping silent, so they are afraid of speaking carelessly and hurting my feelings. Only using their worried, doting gazes to lightly stroke me. Mom's face was showing courage but was dying for me to open my mouth and start venting so that she could immediately hug me and have another cry. Dad was evasive, always wanting to a.s.sume a stern fatherly look. He only has me, this one son, of course it would be heartbreaking. I felt sentimental, looks like my family is such a good place. YuJiang probably never felt such a warm feeling ever since he was small. He most probably had to go all out to hide his talents at the dinner table, preventing the Rong family members from really understanding him lest they start to gnash their teeth hatefully at him. Why is it that when you finally have HuangSheng who sincerely feels for you, you fail to treasure him.
After the meal, I found an excuse and hurriedly slipped back to my room. I tossed and turned in my bed, and fell into a foggy sleep before waking up with a start. I looked to my bedside just like I have become used to. Sweet and tender feelings crossed with terror churn in my heart. I pulled the coverlet over my head and covered myself tightly. Close your eyes HuangSheng, close your eyes alright?
I sat at home moody and depressed for a few days. Mom continuously brewed medicinal soups everyday as if hoping that these things would make my scar disappear. The expert plastic surgeon had already come by and stated clearly that the scar could not be erased. I already knew this a long time ago, it only made my parents broken-hearted, nothing more. Dad asked:
”ShengSheng, did someone harm you? There is no harm in saying it out.” I kept silent. The fearsomeness of YuJiang is that he can harm you and yet leave you unable to speak about it. I really have no choice but to suffer in silence. I saw a spirited and dynamic YuJiang on several successive magazine covers. It reinforced my inability to judge people. The person by my side was actually such a formidable character. Truthfully, even without me, YuJiang would have eventually taken over Rong enterprise. How could YuTing possibly match this person? But I refuse to yield, I really refuse to yield. Maybe if it wasn't YuJiang, I would resign myself. Such a formidable foe, who would willingly incite? But it is YuJiang. Everyone else supports me, except for him ........
One day, after eating, I was chatting with dad in the study. We talked about Rong enterprise's sharp rise and outstanding achievements, leading to huge stock gains.
”Pa, since you already have so much Rong enterprise stock in hand, why not go for a little more? If Huang enterprise and Rong enterprise were to merge, who could overcome?”
”O? ShengSheng, looks like you are starting to apply yourself.”
”Pa taught me, fighting for more influence is when one is most satisfied.” Dad took out his pipe and narrowed his eyes, not saying a word. I know that I had created a big crisis for Rong enterprise and shrewdly left the room. The following days, dad was especially busy with official business, repeatedly not coming home for dinner. Mom said:
”I have no idea why he is so busy, how many years and he is still going all out.” I said:
”Men go all out for their careers is not necessarily for money nor for things.” Maybe dad already faintly suspects what happened and is going to war for me to demand justice. Old scores in business are naturally settled in the market. Mom again strokes my forehead:
”Business this, business that, yet not taking care of his own son. If he had a little more care for the family, how could you have ended up like this?” Her words were already carrying a nasal tone. It gave me a shock and I was afraid that she would start crying again. Good heavens, why do women have so much tears? Weep for their husband, weep for their son. Although I was treated so cruelly by YuJiang, I still have not shed tears. I hurriedly pacified my mom, and escaped to my room with some excuse.
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