CHAPTER 520: CHAPTER 522: I WANT TO BUILD A HOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL HERE

Husband, how could he be her husband? She had only married once in her life, and that was to the man before her, Ge Lai.

But she looked down on Ge Lai, despising him for his poverty and lack of capability. It was true that within the Red Star Production Team Ge Lai was quite competent, but compared to Wang Xueyong, Liu Haihua completely scorned him.

Thus, when Wang Xueyong and Liu Haiguo wanted to deal with Ge Lai, Liu Haihua did not hesitate to stand by Wang Xueyong and Liu Haiguo, wishing only to break away from Ge Lai and be with Wang Xueyong.

She even took the son she had with Ge Lai and abandoned him in the mountains; throughout the years, Liu Haihua had never had a nightmare.

Whether it was abandoning the small Ge Liang, or causing the death of Niu Pizi, she wasn’t afraid. She was wholeheartedly pursuing her happiness, seeing anyone who blocked her path as an enemy.

However, everything was ruined by Hao Accountant; no, perhaps if she had never fancied Wang Xueyong back then, or hadn’t gone to see Wang Xueyong that night, she wouldn’t have returned to be violated by the drunken Hao Accountant.

And if Wang Xueyong hadn’t appeared in the production team, she might have lived honestly with Ge Lai, even though they would quarrel and fight, Ge Lai wouldn’t have abandoned her.

In that instant, Liu Haihua thought of many things, her mind spinning with sadness, intertwined with regret.

If only she hadn’t abandoned Ge Liang back then but had raised him properly, now that Ge Lai had returned, maybe he could forgive her for the sake of their son.

"Where is Ge Liang? I heard you treated the child poorly and even lost him."

As soon as Ge Lai finished speaking, Liu Haihua was stunned, ultimately silent. That child was probably dead, likely devoured by wild beasts in the mountains.

The normally ruthless and cold-hearted Liu Haihua quietly shed tears; the worse her current life was, the more she regretted her past actions.

At that moment, cursing and grumbling were heard at the door, and Ge Lai saw a limping figure return. Although Liu Haiguo had aged and become more decrepit, Ge Lai still recognized him.

"Who are you?" Liu Haiguo was startled when he saw Ge Lai and then gasped when he recognized him, losing his balance and falling hard to the ground.

Hehe, Ge Lai chuckled softly, "Seeing that you’re not living well eases my mind."

Back then, he had been so miserable, so wretched; if it weren’t for his hatred sustaining him, Ge Lai felt he couldn’t have carried on.

Now, seeing Liu Haiguo and Liu Haihua, Ge Lai was too indifferent to seek revenge. It wasn’t that he didn’t care, but rather that there was no need to dirty his hands.

Them living like this was more painful than death.

"You’re actually not dead, actually..." Liu Haiguo examined Ge Lai from head to toe, his eyes nearly bloodshot from envy, jealousy, and hatred.

He had not expected that, after all these years, not only was Ge Lai alive, but he was also living well.

Suddenly Liu Haiguo said, "You and my sister aren’t divorced."

Hehe, Ge Lai chuckled again, while Liu Haihua already hung her head, she and Ge Lai had never actually registered their marriage; it was merely a vow.

Furthermore, once Ge Lai died, she had destroyed all his documents, and Ge Lai was already deemed deceased in the Red Star Production Team and also officially dead in the county records.

"You are no longer called Ge Lai, what is your name now?" Liu Haihua looked up and asked.

"Why should I tell you guys," Ge Lai said, quirking the corner of his mouth, "I got married a long time ago. My wife has borne me two sons and two daughters, and she’s a good woman. After leaving here, I lived with hatred, but meeting my wife, having a happy family, my hatred faded."

At this point, Ge Lai continued, "Actually, I should thank you all. If it weren’t for you, a poor boy who ate at many tables wouldn’t have everything I have now — wealth and prestige. So I won’t take revenge on you. Just live well and I wish you a longer life."

Having said this, Ge Lai put on his sunglasses and strode out.

Soon, Ge Lai got into the car, and the sedan outside started up.

Liu Haiguo and Liu Haihua could only watch helplessly as the sleek sedan Ge Lai boarded gradually drove away, and they couldn’t take their eyes off of it for a long time.

Not until he heard a slap sound did Liu Haiguo strike Liu Haihua across the face, "Are you stupid? You didn’t ask him for any benefits, didn’t find out where he is now, what he does."

Liu Haihua said nothing. Ge Lai’s appearance made her feel utterly ashamed, and the contrast in their lives was too much for her to bear any thoughts.

At that moment, Liu Haihua looked once more in the direction of the disappearing sedan, thinking if it hadn’t been for a mistake back then, perhaps she could be sitting in that sedan today.

Regret, oh regret, if only I could turn back time.

But there is no medicine for regret. What’s done is done. Ge Lai didn’t even need to take revenge; just appearing before them was a severe blow to Liu Haiguo and Liu Haihua.

What more could be more vengeful than seeing the person you once wronged living well and standing before you while you live miserably?

That was the ultimate revenge.

Later, Liu Haiguo found out that the money in Liu Haihua’s hands had been taken by Wang Zhengping for gambling, and he immediately beat Liu Haihua again.

Liu Haihua didn’t dare to resist. It wasn’t that she couldn’t overpower Liu Haiguo, but she was afraid to. The house belonged to Liu Haiguo, and while The Lius’ siblings’ reputation in the Red Star Production Team was as bad as it could be, Liu Haihua’s reputation was even worse.

Liu Haiguo was furious and had been further provoked by the appearance of Ge Lai, becoming much more tyrannical.

In the end, Liu Haihua had no choice but to fight back; otherwise, Liu Haiguo would have killed her.

It’s better to cling to life than to die, and in this situation, both Liu Haiguo and Liu Haihua were afraid of dying.

The two siblings fought until they were breathless, ending up bruised and battered in opposite corners. Such fights became almost a daily occurrence in The Lius’ household, and the neighbors were already used to it.

During this time, Ge Lai hadn’t left the Red Star Production Team but had gone to see Hong Xing.

Since becoming the leader of the Red Star Production Team, Hong Xing had been dedicated and, compared to Liu Haiguo, was easily accepted by everyone.

Hong Xing was startled by the appearance of Ge Lai and then his eyes reddened, "Ge Lai."

Ge Lai smiled and hugged Hong Xing, "You recognized me. You’re not bad, boy. Gao Jiaxing told me you’ve been doing a good job as team leader."

"It’s good to see you alive," Hong Xing said, very excited. He had thought Ge Lai might have died, but seeing him alive and well relieved Hong Xing, although he guiltily added, "I didn’t take good care of Ge Liang, I lost him."

"No worries, he’s still alive. I’ve seen him," Ge Lai patted Hong Xing’s shoulder, "Brother, thank you."

Ge Lai instructed his driver to go to the county town to buy groceries, then took out some fine tobacco and liquor from the trunk and had a good drink with Hong Xing before saying to him, "I am thinking of building a Hope School here."