Chapter 56

editor/TLC: serefina & Rin

In accordance with Lu Chengye’s plan, he wanted to investigate Zhao Xiaolian’s circumstances over the years without Zhang Hang’s knowledge, then find her weakness and drive her far away so she could never hurt Zhang Hang again. He didn’t know if it was because blind people were particularly sensitive, but when Lu Chengye’s expression darkened, Zhang Hang grabbed his wrist as if he had sensed something. Lu Chengye looked at Zhang Hang and saw that his expression was completely serious.

“Big Black,” Zhang Hang began to say, “Don’t do anything. I’ll take care of it myself.”

Being called Big Black was pretty cringy. Lu Chengye asked, somewhat awkwardly, “Why did you suddenly call me Big Black?”

“Because I’m the only one who would call you that. I’m the only one who knows,” Zhang Hang said with a smile.

“Even if you call me Big Black, I won’t agree to you going out and taking risks alone.” Realizing Zhang Hang’s intention, Lu Chengye immediately opposed it.

“I don’t want to be useless,” Zhang Hang told him seriously. “There are some things in this world that cannot be done in my place, no matter how close someone is to me. Some things can only be confronted alone. Zhao Xiaolian, she… No matter what she did, she is my mother. I have to face her by myself, even if she may hurt me.”

“So you intend to make me be a useless partner, looking on helplessly as people bully you, unable to raise my hand to sort out the other party.” Lu Chengye was frustrated and said, “Hang Hang, you can’t continuously be senselessly kind hearted. I know Zhao Xiaolian is using your blood relationship to control you, but you can’t stay bound to her like this!”

Zhang Hang instead shook his head and said, “I don’t plan to indulge her forever. Zhao Xiaolian probably hasn’t encountered suffering in her entire life. Although her hometown is poor, she was reportedly the youngest and most favored child. Her third brother, therefore my third uncle, in order to help her attend high school, woke up very early every day to make tofu, just so they could make a little more money. However, after the marriage and the death of grandma and grandpa, she didn’t contact her family very much anymore. My father also doted on her. No matter what the reason, he was serious about managing their relationship and wanted to live a good life. Zhang Jianguo… When the relationship between the two of them was good it was probably the same, otherwise Zhao Xiaolian wouldn’t divorce my father for his sake.”

Zhang Hang stretched out his hand and clenched his fist, as if making a decision. “I know it’s heartless, but some people’s mistakes should always be brought to an end by someone. Lu Chengye, this is the last time I will be willful. Let me do this by myself, okay? So long as you stay by my side, I’ll be okay.”

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Zhang Hang laughed. He pressed his forehead against Lu Chengye’s and said softly, “Your voice is so handsome. I think I’m also judging people based on their physical characteristics now.”

Lu Chengye snorted proudly. He rubbed his forehead against Zhang Hang’s, resembling a big black dog getting its fur smoothed, docilely acting like a spoiled child towards his owner.

–

Naturally, Zhao Xiaolian wouldn’t only contact Zhang Hang once. Before long, Zhao Xiaolian called again. Zhang Hang had a good memory, and the next time his phone reported the number calling, he knew it was Zhao Xiaolian’s number. He hesitated for a moment after picking up his phone, but finally let the call connect.

“Hang Hang, how could you hang up on your mother? I’m so sad… wah wah waah…” On the other end of the phone Zhao Xiaolian’s crying was heard. After ten years of not meeting, she had changed from being haughty to tearful, probably because she had become a bit smarter compared to before.

Surprisingly, this time he was no longer afraid, and his heart didn’t tremble. Zhang Hang held Lu Chengye’s hand and had confidence in his heart. He seemed to have returned to those difficult years when Big Black accompanied him. Big Black was by his side. Wherever in the world he was, as long as he had Big Black, he wouldn’t be alone.

With Big Black, he could travel all over the world.

“Mom, I remember you gave birth to me at the age of 21. I’m now 25, and you’re already 46. It’s really awkward to hear a 46-year-old cry ‘wah wah wah’. My hearing is sensitive, so listening makes my ears hurt. If you cry like this again, I will hang up,” Zhang Hang said calmly.

The nearby Lu Chengye was reassured, then snickered. It seemed he didn’t need to worry about his Hang Hang.

On the other side of the phone, Zhao Xiaolian became choked up, and was forced to stop crying. She said, “Child, you… you are already all grown up yet still speak in such an unpleasant way. In this society, you will offend many people that way.”

Zhang Hang didn’t have the patience to reply to Zhao Xiaolian and just bluntly asked, “How much money?”

Zhang Hang choked again and said awkwardly, “What do you mean how much money, child, you…”

“Don’t be insincere,” Zhang Hang said simply. Even if he had a plan in his heart, he did not intend to trouble himself with pretending to be polite with Zhao Xiaolian, saying, “Didn’t you come to me because you are short on money? How much do you need? Or, should I say, how much can I give you so you won’t come and bother me later?”

Outsiders may have thought Zhang Hang was merciless, but Lu Chengye was even unwilling to give Zhao Xiaolian a single penny. Anyway, this woman’s purpose was probably not as simple as just money.

“Silly child, how could Mama be short of money? Mama misses you, and wants to see you.” Although Zhang Hang wasn’t cooperating with her, Zhao Xiaolian tried to say it lovingly.

Seeing as she was still not saying her real purpose, Zhang Hang was impatient and unwilling to continue talking to her on the phone. He wanted to settle this matter as soon as possible, so he said, “In that case, let’s set up a time to meet.”

Zhao Xiaolian didn’t expect him to agree to straightforwardly, so she picked a time and place for them to meet.

Zhang Hang put down the phone and frowned. He shook his head and leaned somewhat wearily into Lu Chengye’s arms, then said, “I can probably guess what she wants, but it just makes me even more bitterly disappointed. If she really just wanted money, if it wasn’t too much, I could probably just give her some money and never have to see her again. Unfortunately, it seems like she wants a little too much.”

“She wants my money as well,” Lu Chengye said coldly. “After colluding with others to persuade or force you to make me change my will, the people behind the scenes will probably get to work again. The other party probably promised Zhao Xiaolian they would give her a part of my inheritance, but unfortunately Zhao Xiaolian doesn’t realize she’s asking a tiger for its skin.”

After hearing Lu Chengye’s words, Zhang Hang shook his head. Most of what Lu Chengye said was correct, but about Zhao Xiaolian’s part in the whole affair, some things probably were different.

–

Zhang Hang reluctantly met Zhao Xiaolian. He couldn’t see his mother’s face, but reached out and touched it. Unexpectedly, he felt a well-maintained face, totally different from a person in their forties. Touching Zhao Xiaolian’s face, Zhang Hang understood. He thought Zhao Xiaolian would be poor after spending all the money she earned selling the house, but who could have imagined that she would still be living well?

For the cruel, it probably didn’t matter when or where, they wouldn’t live with too many difficulties.

In that case, he would also be a bit crueler.

rin: unfortunately, cruelty is seen and used as strength…( to end on a happier note though….I present Hang Hang tryna be a meanie: (⊃｀^´⊂) (⊃￣へ￣⊂)

sere: fite me bish (ง’̀-‘́)ง angery + 1

bear: i wanna fight ZXL * ^ *