CHAPTER 223: CHAPTER 222: SCORN

Chapter 222: Scorn

Just as the atmosphere around them went smoothly, hurried footsteps came towards them. It was Han Baiwei with a woman looking very similar to him.

"Madam He," the woman greeted with a smile but one can see the flattery on her voice even if she tries to calm herself. She stands in front of Hou Nian with her seemingly gentle temperament on her white cheongsam with bright pink lotus embroidery on the hem, creating an appearance that seems to be filled with elegance and stillness. She also looked young despite her age as a mother but standing in front of Hou Nian, she lacks the temperament of something that breaks her front character.

In Qin An’s eyes, it’s no different from someone he knew— like Bai Ling. He can guess what the woman was up to because of the status. She’s probably here with something.

And that thought didn’t disappoint because in the next second, she gently tugged her son’s arm and smiled again. "Madam He, it’s nice to see you here too. By the way, this is my son Weiwei. It’s great to see that both our sons have come this far in the competition. I’m very proud of them."

Hou Nian however just nodded but the latter didn’t mind her distant politeness and continued to flatter. "Madam He truly supports the young master which I think is very commendable for mothers like us. I saw the episode where the young master told his reasons for joining and as expected to the child from the He family who never fails to think about their willingness to contribute to the country. My Weiwei should really learn from him."

Mrs. Han’s praise towards them looks very pleasing to the ears. Even if one would notice her deliberate flattery, it’s fine because her words sound very sincere. Yet in the next second, her words changed subtly.

Mrs. Han’s eyes landed on someone on the corner and a sneer appeared in her eyes. It quickly disappears as if nothing happened yet the words that she talked clearly tell the opposite.

"I really hope mothers like us would also be role models for our children because it is very important for their growth. Like my Weiwei and the young master He, even at such a young age they already pursued dreams not just for themselves but also for everyone. However, not everyone likes everyone. Some just became mothers after achieving such heinous crimes. Not only did they fail as a woman but they also produced such a child with nothing who grew like them."

"..." Silence suddenly enveloped the people around them and complex expressions flashed on their faces because they knew who she was talking about.

Isn’t she just pertaining to the woman whom her husband had an affair with? And who else inside the competition but Han Suwen?

Like Qin An and Gu Yijin, Han Suwen also didn’t have anyone who came from the family to visit him. However the young man didn’t mind at all and was just standing with Qin An and others until this scene appeared. Han Suwen’s expression remained calm even with the provocating words. It looks like it was nothing to him but for Qin An who was near him, he saw the young man’s hands slowly clench his fist.

"Haven’t they even considered the future of their child when they did that, right? It feels so awful to meet such a woman like them. Fortunately even with their efforts, they could not truly stand in the sun. People like them should just be under the darkness until the end of their lives."

Han Baiwei’s expression turned uncomfortable. "Mom..."

"Oh, I’m sorry, Weiwei." Mrs. Han quickly apologized but shakes her head lightly with a slightly pitiful expression on her face as if she remembered something horrible from what she just told them. "Mom knows that talking about this is not suitable in this place but I just can’t help it. You won’t be angry, right? Mom just felt heartache just now so she couldn’t help herself."

Knowing it’s not suitable just still said it? The same thoughts flashed on everyone’s mind as they were speechless.

Han Suwen lowered his eyes as he tried to calm himself. She was clearly talking about him and his mother.

Ever since he was a child, this woman spared her dearest time forcing the cruel truth in front of his face. Every day inside that house, she will always do this, acting pitiful and would always express her pain for what his mother did.

However Han Suwen knew his mother was in the wrong too. His mother knew that that man has a wife but still dared to spend a night with him for money. It’s just that his mother clearly came from the brothel and they had that one night affair inside that place. Her husband clearly knew what that place was all about but still went to it and paid for a night. His mother made a mistake but wasn’t it her husband’s fault too for seeking another when he knew he was married in the first place?

But everyone seems to forget this fact and just point all the bad things to his mother. Saying she was a sinful seductress who seduced a man with no dignity or conscience. After getting pregnant, she planned to hide it but due to her nature in work and she had so many debts, she brought him to the Han family and left him alone in that family.

After that, Han Suwen knew that she was still in that brothel but never had the chance to see her due to the Han family’s threat. He was not allowed to go to see her or they will make her life inside that brothel more miserable.

Thus, he endured everything until now.

Han Suwen was used to this situation and just merely lowered his head to let this matter go. Therefore he didn’t expect what happened next.

Even others were surprised when Hou Nian suddenly walked towards Han Suwen and patted his shoulder.

"Young man, I think your eyes look familiar. May I know your mother’s name?"

Han Suwen raised his head and was shocked when he saw He Yan’s mother. Others were also stunned and looked at them in confusion while Mrs. Han’s face turned red.

He didn’t know how to react all of the sudden when he was facing such a gentle gaze from someone like her. It was really his first time when someone looked at him with a gentle gaze from someone at her age. It was different from every woman that he met.

There was no contempt, disgust or anything for his identity, but rather just warm as a spring breeze which was something he was too unfamiliar with.

Thus, he also answered her in a daze. "... Yao Jiali."

"Jiali?" Hou Nian’s eyes lit up a bit and she nodded in approval. "Jiali is a name that means good and beautiful. It really suits her."

"Good?" Mrs. Han couldn’t help but interrupt when she heard that word describing that woman. She looked at Hou Nian hesitantly. "I beg Madam He to pardon me for these words. Describing that woman as ’good’ is just..." She didn’t continue her words but all of them understood what she meant.

Can Yao Jiali be described as a good person when she’s just a mistress?

Han Suwen felt crestfallen again but Hou Nian continued speaking. "I met this young man’s mother some time ago." The smile on her face looked like she was reminiscing about something that felt good. "She saved me and my team’s life when I was still working in the military. Jiali’s mental strength is S and she was quite bold when she saved us from a zerg."

"!!!" Zerg?! Han Suwen’s eyes widened when he heard that.

Someone like his mother can actually fight a zerg?!

He hadn’t seen his mother yet but based on everyone’s constant words, he imagined her as someone who really looks stunning. And if she worked in a brothel, it’s not impossible that her personality is someone either cunning or pitiful to work inside that place.

But she actually fought a zerg?

"S-She can do that?" he finally couldn’t help but ask in astonishment.

Hou Nia nodded. "Of course. It’s just that it took a long time to fight because it looks like even if she knew how to fight, she was not that skilled. Your mother was just bold to face something that everyone fears to save us that time."

She pat Han Suwen’s shoulder again. "Seeing you really reminds me of her heroic deeds. I hadn’t had the chance to see her again because I didn’t know her. However, her good deed in saving me is still on my mind and I am forever grateful for that." Hou Nian tugged He Yan’s arm. "I can’t help you inside the competition but I’m sure Yanyan would gladly do it so don’t hesitate to ask. I’ll be waiting for you outside and wish you a successful debut."

He Yan nodded brightly. "That’s right, Brother Suwen! You can come to me anytime!"

Shen Lou also spoke. "Auntie is also like a family to me so I can also help you."

Han Suwen didn’t respond to the sudden enthusiasm and was just stuck to the words that Hou Nian told him.

Hearing these unfamiliar stories about her just stunned him. It feels like the image that he always imagined inside his mind changed.

From being just vague and distant, he felt she became colorful and more alive now.

Mother... he somehow just wants to see her.

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