Chapter 584
Just as He Ziyun said, He Father noticed something was wrong as soon as he got home and then angrily started shouting, “Ungrateful child! Ungrateful child! From now on, our He family no longer has this ungrateful child. Let him fend for himself outside. No one is allowed to support him, especially you, do not give him a single cent.” He Father shouted loudly, pointing at his wife.
The stepmother’s lowered eyes glinted with a sharp light, “Hmm, I understand.” She whispered softly, not mentioning that she had already had all of He Ziyun’s cards stopped. Without He Father’s instructions, she had absolutely no intention of helping He Ziyun.
That little beast He Ziyun had brought the He family to such an unstable state, causing everything that originally belonged to her son to be drastically reduced, possibly even nothing left. The fact that she hadn’t hired someone to kill that little beast already showed her mercy, and to think of giving him money was simply a fool’s errand! That money belongs to her son, and no one else could touch it.
He Father was still unaware of the thoughts of the person beside him, still angry about the matter, swearing as he went to the study.
The stepmother slowly prepared some fruit for her son, “Son, don’t worry, I will ensure you get what’s yours. No one can take it from you, not even your father. Do you understand what I mean?” She said, looking at her son’s face.
“Don’t worry, mom. I won’t hold you back,” the young son said, squinting slightly at his mother’s expression.
After speaking, the young son glanced in the direction of the study, his lips curling up, looking very indifferent.
The old man is really blind and heartless now. Probably He Ziyun is the one with the most feelings towards him in this family, yet he drove away the only person who felt for him. It’s like severing his own path, living recklessly.
The young son’s lament lasted for just seconds, before he turned back to talk with his mother, leaving the father, for whom he felt little affection, out of mind.
As Xu Ke’s work advanced smoothly, he found more time to accompany Ariel. Although the two didn’t say anything, they both understood that once things here were completely settled, they couldn’t meet so freely anymore, returning to their underground relationship.
So, they cherished these last days, wanting to enjoy them to the fullest. He Ziyun’s competition was getting closer, requiring him to go out for inspiration, so the three often ventured out together.
The autumn leaves on the mountain looked ablaze with red colors, and with the crisp, pleasant weather, the three packed lightly, planning to climb the mountain. He Ziyun could seek inspiration for painting, while the other two could take photos.
Their plan was delightful, and everything was going smoothly as they ascended the mountain, but when they reached the summit, things were not so delightful.
He Ziyun had arrived early, securing a good spot on the mountaintop, setting up everything to paint. Xu Ke and Ariel, holding hands, planned to explore elsewhere. However, they hadn’t gone far when they heard noises coming from He Ziyun’s direction. They exchanged glances and hurried back.
“Yo, I wondered who it was. So it’s you. Why are you climbing alone today? Where are the other two?” Nie Wei first surveyed the area around He Ziyun, relieved he didn’t see Xu Ke.
His wrist still remembered being broken by Xu Ke last time, though Xu Ke hadn’t been too harsh. After a few days of rest, his wrist felt much better. Feeling restless, he brought his brothers up the mountain to gather creativity, not expecting to encounter the lone He Ziyun here.
Facing Nie Wei’s provocation, He Ziyun appeared much calmer, no longer showing that occasional flicker of fear in his eyes as before. Having spent considerable time with Xu Ke and Ariel, he naturally acquired some of their traits.
Xu Ke wasn’t afraid of trouble; no matter how significant the issue, he remained calm. Ariel was someone who thrived in chaos, constantly seeking challenges. Anyone around them couldn’t help but absorb a bit of that demeanor.
He Ziyun had no intention of engaging with Nie Wei. He was no longer the He Ziyun of the past. He had his goals and ambitions, working diligently towards them instead of wasting time on irrelevant people.
Nie Wei waited quite a while after speaking but got no response from He Ziyun, just seeing him calmly add colors to the white canvas, as if Nie Wei’s presence was inconsequential.
Nie Wei had never been so blatantly ignored, especially in front of his followers. It was as if his dignity was trampled on the ground, and he was determined to teach He Ziyun a lesson. Otherwise, people might think he was an easy target.
As this thought occurred, Nie Wei acted faster than he thought, kicking towards He Ziyun’s painting. Although He Ziyun was on guard, he was still too slow, leaving a long mark on the white canvas, ruining the entire composition.
“I was respecting you by speaking to you, but now everyone in Yunzhou knows your He family’s days are numbered. You’re about to become a pauper. What makes you think you can act high and mighty before me? Do you still consider yourself the young master of the He family! Just because you keep quiet, don’t assume we don’t know. The school is abuzz with rumors that you were kicked out penniless. If you can’t bear it, I’m willing to help, as long as you kneel and bark like a dog for me. Simple, right?” Nie Wei said smugly.
“But now that I mention it, you didn’t have to wait for the He family to go bankrupt; you’re already no longer their young master. Hahaha.” He made a face as if he just realized this, and those with him laughed along.
Seeing his ruined painting, He Ziyun sighed, raising his eyes to Nie Wei, “However I’m doing, whether I’ve been kicked out of the He family, or living with vagrants, it’s my own affair. What does it have to do with you? Even if I begged door to door, I wouldn’t be begging to you, so what’s the point of your words? What are you aiming to achieve?”
“Haven’t you forgotten you had someone beat me up? That issue between us isn’t settled. You might have been the He family’s young master, albeit unloved, but at least you bore the He name. Now you’re out, and the He family’s nearly bankrupt. Without that aura, how many friends remain by your side?”