Chapter 5

You two are just his adoptive parents, while I am his biological father!

While I am his biological father!

Biological father!

......

As night deepened, Liu Zaitian, lying in bed, couldn't fall asleep no matter what. In his mind, these words kept echoing, repeating over and over.

To be specific, when he 'awoke' in this world, his body was already about one year old. From childhood to now, he had been raised and cared for by his current parents, Liu Father and Liu Mother. He knew nothing about this so-called biological father, so he had never doubted his parents.

Never did he expect that now......

"Although I was an orphan in my previous life, although I yearned for family so much, but...... but this is not what I wanted."

With his eyes wide open, staring blankly at the ceiling, Liu Zaitian lay in bed, unable to sleep, lost in thought.

"Zaitian, you're still awake?"

After finishing his nightly routine, Liu Zaisi, wearing his pajamas, returned to the room. The first thing he saw was Liu Zaitian, who was staring blankly with lifeless eyes.

"I can't sleep." Turning his head, he looked at the man in front of him, feeling a strange sense of unfamiliarity, though he didn't know why.

Seeing Liu Zaitian's eyes filled with confusion, Liu Zaisi felt a pang of pain in his heart. Although he hadn't expected Uncle Liu to suddenly appear at their home, if he hadn't been so distracted, Zaitian probably wouldn't be in this state now.

"Are you my brother?"

His tone was incredibly calm, as if he were speaking to a stranger, which only made Liu Zaisi feel even more distressed. This was exactly what he had always tried to avoid.

Taking off his shoes, he lay down on the bed and tightly embraced Liu Zaitian's small body.

"Yes, I am Zaitian's brother, always have been, and always will be. Even though you didn't know, when Zaitian first came to our home, I made a vow to always love and protect you, no matter what."

This is my brother, though we have no blood ties, he is closer to me than any blood brother. Over the nine years we've lived together, Zaitian has become an indispensable part of my life.

"Really?"

Lifting his head, he looked at Liu Zaisi, who was so close. Liu Zaitian's eyes were filled with hope. Despite his two lifetimes of experience, he had never been in such a situation and now desperately needed some comfort.

"Really, Liu Zaitian will always be Liu Zaisi's brother, the closest brother!"

Nodding firmly.

Liu Zaitian smiled and buried his head in Liu Zaisi's chest.

"That's great, it turns out you're still my brother......"

Feeling Liu Zaitian's arms tightly hugging him, Liu Zaisi also hugged the small body even tighter.

"Zaitian, no matter where you go or what you become, I will always keep the vow I made the first time I met you, to always love and protect you!"

......

A few days later, at Liu Zaisi's home.

Today, Liu Father, Liu Mother, Liu Zaisi, Liu Zaitian, and Liu Yü, the man Liu Zaisi called Uncle Liu and who is Liu Zaitian's biological father, were all sitting together.

"I am very grateful for the nine years you have raised Zaitian. However, to give him a better education, I hope to take him to America, where he will receive better treatment. I also thank you for the past few days of guidance, which has made Zaitian less resistant to me. As a token of gratitude, please accept this money."

Liu Yü placed a check on the coffee table in front of them, looking very sincere.

Although finding his biological son made him very happy, how to face him and how to get along with him was something Liu Yü was unsure about. But after a few days of guidance from Liu Zaisi, Liu Zaitian had gradually accepted the man who claimed to be his biological father.

This made Liu Yü very happy.

"Liu Yü, this money......"

"Father, please take the money!" Before Liu Father could speak, Liu Zaitian reached out and grabbed the check, stuffing it into Liu Father's pocket. "After all, you've taken care of me for so long, and the cost of food and other expenses is quite high, so you should accept it with a clear conscience."

Seeing Liu Zaitian's determined look, Liu Father hesitated for a moment before agreeing, "Alright, I'll take the money."

Seeing this, Liu Yü finally smiled, "I have already arranged Zaitian's visa, and his household registration will be transferred to America. My flight is scheduled for the morning after tomorrow. For now, I'll let Zaitian stay with you, and I'll come to pick him up the morning after tomorrow."

"Alright!"

Faced with this situation, Liu Father had a premonition, but at this moment, he felt an overwhelming sense of loss, and Liu Mother was already so sad that she could hardly control herself.

"Well, I'll be going now!"

Standing up, Liu Yü bowed deeply to Liu Father and Liu Mother, thanking them for their long-term care of Liu Zaitian and for not making things difficult for him.

"Zaitian, I'll come to pick you up the morning after tomorrow."

"Alright...... Father......"

......

In the following days, Liu Father and Liu Mother both took leave, and Liu Zaisi also stopped seeking new work opportunities. The four of them began to tour all over Seoul.

They visited barbecue restaurants, amusement parks, and even the arcade that Liu Zaitian had been forbidden to enter, which Liu Zaisi personally took him to.

But the two days passed in the blink of an eye.

On the evening of the second day, the four of them sat silently at the dinner table. In the center of the table was Liu Zaitian's favorite braised pork, but since they sat down, no one had paid any attention to this dish that usually received full marks.

"Zaitian, after dinner, go to bed early. Your father will come to pick you up tomorrow morning. Don't keep him waiting too long, it would be impolite." Putting down his chopsticks, Liu Father, who had no appetite, walked into the room alone after saying this.

"I'll pack Zaitian's luggage. Zaisi, take Zaitian to take a bath first."

Looking at the silent Liu Zaitian, Liu Mother was overwhelmed with sadness. She was worried that if she stayed, she might start crying, so she used packing as an excuse to leave.

"Alright, Zaitian, let's go take a bath."

"Okay."

......

Under the dim lamp, Liu Zaitian's small body curled up in Liu Zaisi's arms. Liu Zaisi had already fallen asleep, while Liu Zaitian lay with his eyes closed, thinking about things.

About the future, about himself, about his family, and...... about the man beside him......

......

"Brother, after I leave, take good care of Father and Mother. I will call you often, and...... I will miss you, Brother."

"Zaitian, take care of yourself in America. If you have any grievances or sad things, tell Mother. Also, send us photos every once in a while. Zaitian is still growing, and if you come back and Mother can't recognize you, she will be heartbroken."

"Go well, and be careful there. And...... don't make your father sad, he loves you too."

"Zaitian, even though you don't know or remember, I, Liu Zaisi, swear that Liu Zaitian will always be my brother, and I will love and take care of him...... for life!"

On the plane to America, Liu Zaitian stared at the white clouds outside the window, lost in thought. The words his parents and brother said at the farewell kept echoing in his mind. Slowly, a smile appeared on his face.

Farewell...... Korea!

Farewell...... my family!

I, Liu Zaitian, will return.