Fan Kaixuan did not dare to look at his mother, let alone Fan Jialuo. He could only bury his old face in his palms and let out a sad and self-deprecating laugh.
Ding Yu didn’t know how to comfort his friend. In fact, he himself was struggling to recover from the shock, so he could only pat his friend’s back again and again. He never thought that the truth would be so bizarre! No wonder Fan Jialuo had always said that his best friend should not exist, so that was what he meant! The world was indeed different from ordinary people through his eyes!
Fan Jialuo paused for a moment before continuing, “Your birth was also a huge surprise to Ms. Kong. Originally, she didn’t know whose child you were, but as you grew older, your facial features became more similar to those of Fan Luoshan. When it reached the point where one could determine your blood relationship without a DNA test, she suddenly realized something. She started to calculate the date, and then she was horrified to find that you were not anyone’s son, you were something she had conjured out of thin air, someone who could realize her inner ambition.
“She didn’t dare to take you back home immediately because you came too strangely. She had to test your stability, observe you, and see what you were.”
Hearing this, Fan Kaixuan raised his head and looked at his mother with an increasingly wolfish expression. Testing one’s stability, such words did not seem to describe a living object, but he realized with increasing clarity that Fan Jialuo was right. In his mother’s heart, he was originally an unstable product.
“When you were eight or nine years old, she was sure that you would not disappear as suddenly as you came, and prepared to take you back home. However, she was obstructed by others. It turned out that Mrs. Fan had sent people to monitor you both, and did not allow you to return to the country. Ms. Kong’s plan failed again, and she had no choice but to take you to struggle at the bottom of society, quietly waiting for an opportunity. Your ability to make money brought her many surprises, and your meekness and blind obedience were even bigger surprises. No matter how she deceived or used you, you never doubted it, which pleased her immensely.
“Because of you, her life began to improve. She originally didn’t plan to return to China for the rest of her whole life, but after Mrs. Fan died, the Fan family lost its matron, and her greed began to flare up again, growing rapidly. She would not allow the property of the Fan family to fall into my hands, as it should belong to her, so she took you back to the country, and with your financial resources and influence, she became Mrs. Fan as she wished.”
Fan Jialuo stroked his thin lips, and there was an unsympathetic coldness in his tone as he continued, “When Fan Kaixu was born, your existence became meaningless to her. She always knew that you were not her son, and you couldn’t even be considered a real person. She was using you, but secretly rejected your existence in her heart. Fan Kaixu’s arrival completely took your place, and her attitude towards you changed from secret rejection to abject refusal. Later, she discovered that Fan Luoshan was about to go bankrupt. Her dream of being a rich wife was on the verge of being shattered after only three years. Her most beloved son could not inherit any property, and would instead become poor and destitute. You had gained a huge fortune, but everything you had would belong to your wife and children in the future, while she and Fan Kaixu would only get a pitiful quarter, fifth, or even less.
“Therefore, her attitude towards you changed from refusal to denial. You were originally the product of her desires. Once she began denying your existence, you would die. This is the truth behind your illness.”
Fan Jialuo’s lowered eyelashes trembled slightly for a moment, his unusually obscure eyes passed over Fan Kaixuan’s face, and he said bluntly, “When you signed that will, it was equivalent to signing your own death notice.”
Fan Kaixuan finally couldn’t bear the intense blows and let out a grief-stricken scream. It turned out that his life, everything he fought for, was so ridiculous and absurd! From the moment he was born, he was destined to be a toy in this woman’s hands!
“How could you do this to me, Mom?” Fan Kaixuan shed tears and used his last bit of strength to ask this question.
Kong Jing shook her head wildly and denied, “No! I never thought about letting you die! I have always regarded you as my son! I swear, if I had the slightest idea of killing you, let the heavens strike me dead! I was terrified when I saw you falling ill. I have no idea how it all happened. Really, really, you have to believe me, Kaixuan!”
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Kong Jing didn’t know how to refute these words. After being tricked by Fan Jialuo several times, she actually realized that her son’s illness seemed to be related to her own thoughts. She covered her face and cried sadly, not knowing how to face everything in front of her. When those ugly thoughts were completely exposed, she felt ashamed and devastated. After all, Fan Kaixuan was a piece of flesh that came from her body, and she had a deep relationship with him for more than 20 years. However, she couldn’t control her subconscious, and she didn’t even know that she originally wanted to kill him!
Fan Kaixuan looked straight at her without the slightest expression on his face. His life was incomplete and his emotions were not sound, so he couldn’t hate this woman, but his love for her had also disappeared.
“Teacher Fan, is there any way that Kaixuan’s illness can be cured?” This was the question that Ding Yu was most concerned about.
Fan Jialuo looked deeply at him, nodded, and said, “Before I met you, I originally wanted to use Ms. Kong’s greed to hang onto Fan Kaixuan’s life. Not mentioning a long life, living three to five more years would not be a problem. But after meeting you, I think he can live a little longer.”
“What do you mean?” Ding Yu asked hurriedly.
“It means that the person who can truly save him is you, not me.” Fan Jialuo walked to Kong Jing, gently held one of her hands, and whispered, “Let this child go. He has called you mother for more than twenty years, supported you, gave you the luxurious life of your dreams, and even accepted a selfish father like Fan Luoshan for you. He has dedicated his life to you for more than twenty years. You don’t have to do anything for him, just let him go.
“Can you let go of this child, who can’t hate you even now?” Fan Jialuo pointed at Fan Kaixuan’s pupils, that were already in a state of death.
Kong Jing’s gaze couldn’t help but follow his fingertips, and she let out a shocked “Ah!” It was only now that she realized that she had tortured this child to such an extent. If she had known that she could kill this child just by thinking about it, she would never have indulged her greed!
“Okay, I will let him go, I will let him go! I don’t want him to die, really! It’s been more than 20 years, how could I not have any feelings for him at all, I love him, woo woo woo!” Kong Jing was crying so hard that she was out of breath, and Fan Jialuo also believed that her current confession was sincere. A jade pendant about the size of a thumbnail, emitting a gray light, actually emerged from her palm, and was caught by Fan Jialuo.
“This is what made you.” Fan Jialuo held the fish-shaped jade pendant and spoke to Fan Kaixuan, whose eyes suddenly widened.
“Mr. Ding, stretch out your hand.” Fan Jialuo turned to look at Ding Yu.
Ding Yu stretched out his hand and asked in confusion, “Teacher Fan, what do you need me to do?”
“I need you to make a wish that will allow Fan Kaixuan to continue to live. This thing can hear a call from the bottom of a human’s heart. If your wish breaks through the limit and is heard by it, it will help you realize it. In this world, who wants Fan Kaixuan to live the most? I think you are the only one.” At this point, Fan Jialuo, who had always had a serious expression, actually showed a faint smile.
The moment he saw Ding Yu, he knew that this man was Fan Kaixuan’s hope for survival.
“I, I have to make a wish? Am I the only one who can do it?” Ding Yu, who was always known as the smiling tiger, actually blushed and looked a little surprised.
Fan Kaixuan couldn’t help but look at him. His old face could not show any complicated expressions, but his cloudy eyes revealed a glint of unknown significance.
Ding Yu looked at him and asked seriously, “What does it mean for a wish to break through the limit? What if it cannot break through?”
“Breaking through the limits means that your wish for Fan Kaixuan to live overrides all your life plans, and you care about his life as much as your own. If your desire does not reach that level, he’ll have to wait to die. Are you willing to give it a try?”
Ding Yu’s face was slightly red, but he still nodded decisively. “I’ll give it a try, there seems to be no suitable candidate besides me.”
However, Fan Kaixuan held his wrist with all his strength and shook his head slightly.
Ding Yu looked into his cloudy eyes and understood his meaning almost immediately. He was worried that this prayer would cause him to jump out of his mother’s pit and fall into Ding Yu’s pit instead. Because his life was given by others, he would obey that person unconditionally, which was not what he wanted. He was afraid of the prospect of being manipulated, and resisted being bound to Ding Yu. He was even less willing to accept the favor of the other party and thus be affected by feelings that violate the laws of nature.
He had actually known for a long time that Ding Yu had other thoughts about him, but he had always pretended not to know, and even skillfully used Ding Yu’s feelings to seek personal gain and development for himself. Without Ding Yu’s continuous funding and strong relationship network, it would have been impossible for him to develop the Kaixuan Group into the behemoth it was today in just a few years.
As expected, he was Kong Jing’s son, and he was equally selfish and cold-hearted. Even at a moment of life and death, he could accurately grasp Ding Yu’s thoughts. He understood that as long as he showed the slightest bit of discomfort and unwillingness, the other party would compromise unconditionally.
Ding Yu looked at his eyes, full of resistance and calculation, and suddenly laughed out loud.
“Don’t worry, I won’t do anything unnecessary.” He slowly opened his “friend’s” hand, covered Fan Jialuo’s palm holding the jade pendant, and said word by word, “I, Ding Yu, hope that Fan Kaixuan will live a long and healthy life.”
He paused for a long time, before saying in a hoarse voice, “I hope he can live without being dominated or influenced by anyone, living just for himself, as freely as he pleases.”
The jade pendant suddenly burst out with bright light, before slowly melting into Fan Jialuo’s palm and disappearing. At the same time, Fan Kaixuan’s old face grew young and handsome again, his thin body began to slowly plump up, his white hair completely fell off and black hair grew, and his sparse teeth were soon arranged neatly…
In just a moment, he returned to his peak state, the turbidity in his eyes was swept away, and a bright light burst out. He looked at his strong body with utter disbelief on his face, and suddenly felt as if everything just now was just a ridiculous dream.
Kong Jing let out a cry of surprise, and Fan Jialuo waved to Dr. Song, gesturing for him to follow him out.
Ding Yu never thought that his wish would actually come true, but after the initial joy, he was only left with relief. For this man, he pursued him from the United States to China, from New York to Beijing. He took many risks and gained many benefits, but he also lost more of himself. He didn’t know since when his eyes began to follow him, his mind was influenced by him, and he even became an alcoholic, just to find illusory solace in the madness and intoxication.
However, the other party knew everything, yet could warmly tell him to drink less and give him a little hope, while at the same time using him more unscrupulously to achieve his purposes.
Enough, Ding Yu said to himself silently in his heart. This kind of repayment is enough. Letting him live freely seems to be the best gift in this hopeless relationship. He looked at Fan Kaixuan, who was immersed in ecstasy, smiled contentedly, and opened the door to follow Fan Jialuo.
When Fan Kaixuan came to his senses, only his mother and himself were left in the ward. Fan Jialuo left, Song Rui left, and even Ding Yu disappeared. Why didn’t he stay? Didn’t he desperately want me to recover and live a long life? His wish could even cover up Kong Jing’s greed and save me completely. Why did he leave quietly?
Fan Kaixuan frowned and suddenly felt bored. Without Ding Yu’s participation, this moment of rebirth seemed to have lost most of its color and meaning. He didn’t have time to put on his shoes, so he opened the door and ran out, only to see an empty corridor.
The attending doctor happened to walk out of the opposite ward and saw Fan Kaixuan, whose appearance and condition had completely returned to his peak. The stethoscope in his hand fell to the ground with a clatter.
“Miracle, miracle! Teacher Fan really created a miracle!” the doctor yelled and ran away. After a while, the whole floor was boiling.
However, Fan Kaixuan looked at the empty exit at the end of the corridor and thought to himself bitterly, This miracle was not created by Fan Jialuo, but a lifelong friend of mine.
Oh noooo. I wonder if they can build their friendship up again. Without the overhanging control of KJ on FK’s thoughts.
Once again I say, DOWN WITH KONG JING
oh, poor ding Yu 🙁 unrequited love is one of the most painful things, and he was even used and abused because of it. I hope he can set his sights and heart onto someone else, more worthy ❤️
Their friendship is so toxic, but well FK is influenced with his mother’s greed and desire for money. I hope they will start once again without malice but pure innocence.
You’re wrong FK, FJ helped you without his knowledge and psychic ability you will forever be under your mother’s influence.
Thanks for the chapter. I really want to read this novel completely. Sana marami magtranslate
I’m so happy every time a chapter comes. I already read all chapters a second time, am totally fixed on this novel.
Thank you so much for translating this!
friendzoned until the end lol but Im glad DY can finally move on. hope he finds his happiness next!