Two years had quietly passed.
Lin Hao, now thirteen, had undergone years of training and his protective care for the young lady meant the servants in the mansion no longer mocked them.
Lin Hao watched the servants, who dared not meet his gaze, with a cold sneer before heading towards Zhao Jianye’s room.
After all, the old man had inexplicably summoned him that morning.
His earlier display proved that even without the old man’s protection or signal, he could still make those who mocked Fei’er unable to look her in the eye.
That was a year ago. After finishing his training, he went to find Fei’er and witnessed a scene that pained his heart.
The servants were forcing Fei’er to eat food that had fallen on the ground.
When he first arrived, he thought Zhao Jianye would treat Zhao Feier well, otherwise, he wouldn’t have stroked her head so affectionately when he first met her.
Hah, that was just his assumption.
He immediately walked up to the servant, snatched the food tray from her hand as she was about to force it upon Fei’er, bit his own hand, and let the bright red blood drip down his arm onto the food in the tray.
Then, he held the blood-stained food in front of the maid and said coldly, "Eat it, or die."
The maid looked at the little boy who had suddenly appeared before her. There was no fear on her face; instead, she spoke softly to Lin Hao, "Young Master, this servant has already eaten."
Although she addressed Lin Hao with respect, her expression held no reverence.
It even hinted at a 'The Master doesn't care about you, so what are you pretending to be?' attitude.
Lin Hao, hearing this reply, gently stroked Fei’er, who was beside him, and said coldly to the maid, "Don't make me say it a second time."
Then, he placed the food before her.
The maid's previously perfunctory respect, hearing the hellish voice, finally cracked. Her mask began to slip, and cold sweat beaded on her forehead.
Stuttering, she said, "I am the Master's person. You have no right to deal with me."
After saying this, she seemed to regain her courage.
She refused to believe that the Master would not deal with her over such a trivial matter involving two unfavored children.
It was just a child, was she afraid?
"Since you won't choose, I'll choose for you." Lin Hao, who had been waiting for a resolution, was met with this outcome after waiting for so long.
He strode to the maid, grabbed her shoulders with both hands, looked directly into her eyes, and gradually increased his mental energy output.
The maid truly felt death drawing closer. She scratched her own palm with her fingernails, using her last ounce of strength to break free from Lin Hao's mental control. She said anxiously, "I'll eat it, I'll eat it."
It was just food with blood, wasn't it? She had genuinely felt his killing intent. Her primary task now was to fool him, and then let the Master deal with him tomorrow.
The Master would surely not let him off.
Just you wait.
She then secretly glared at Lin Hao.
Upon hearing this answer, Lin Hao released his hold on her.
He gestured towards the food with his eyes.
The maid quickly scurried to the food, forgetting her pride and poise, and began to devour the food from the plate.
After finishing, she mumbled a few words and withdrew.
Lin Hao glanced at the retreating figure and paid her no further mind.
Turning back, he gently stroked Fei’er's head and whispered into her ear, "I hope this incident won't make you distant from me."
Before morning, news of a bizarre death suddenly spread.
However, the matter was quickly suppressed.
Only a few people knew the full story. And after this incident, no one dared to disrespect the young lady again.
Because those who gossiped found something missing from their bodies early the next morning.
Lin Hao snapped back to the present and slowly walked to Zhao Jianye’s room. It seemed the person inside knew he was coming, as the door was already open.
Zhao Jianye, who had been looking at documents, saw Lin Hao standing at the doorway. He put down his papers and said to Lin Hao, "I won't waste any more words. I've arranged for you to join the army for three years. Prepare yourself, you leave tomorrow."
"What are you saying?" Lin Hao asked incredulously.
Why was he suddenly being sent to the army, and for three years? If he left, what would happen to Fei’er? Wouldn't those abominations become even more unrestrained in harming Fei’er once they saw him gone?
No, he absolutely could not go to the army now.
Absolutely not.
"Do you think your actions during this period have gone unnoticed?" Zhao Jianye asked, looking directly into Lin Hao's eyes.
Lin Hao, understanding what he meant, met his gaze and remained silent.
"Putting your own blood into someone else's cup, gouging out eyes, harvesting hearts and livers, breaking limbs, ha. Did Lin Hao really think no one knew what you've done? Or did you truly believe I wouldn't kill you, hmm?" Zhao Jianye said slowly, detailing everything he knew as he looked into Lin Hao's eyes.
"Oh? Since you know all this, why haven't you killed me?"
Lin Hao stood his ground, listening to the old man reveal these matters one by one, his face expressionless. He even countered with interest, "You know about these loose ends you've left behind, are you trying to incite hatred for Fei'er? Or let me rephrase, do you want Fei’er to die?"
"You're spouting nonsense. I did these things, what does Fei’er have to do with it?" Lin Hao immediately retorted loudly.
These were his actions, why should they be linked to Fei’er?
Zhao Jianye looked at his son, who couldn't hide his feelings, and couldn't help but laugh. "Who told you to leave loose ends? Do you think this is how you protect her? Aren't you pushing her into an abyss? Do you think you're so great? Fei’er did nothing, yet she might be killed in the future because of the loose ends you left behind. Is this your so-called protection? Lin Hao, your protection is truly disgusting."
In the end, Lin Hao didn't know how he left that room.
Zhao Jianye's words kept echoing in his mind.
Were all his actions just attracting hatred for Fei’er? But that was never his intention.
He wandered aimlessly through the villa, yet his subconscious still led him to the garden.
Seeing Fei’er looking into the distance, he suddenly confirmed his goal.
He walked to Fei’er's side and told her the news of his departure tomorrow.
He had wanted to stay by her side forever, but for her safety, he had to become flawless and disguise himself to the point where no one would know his weakness was her.
His future would forever be a solitary one.
No one will know that you are my tail.
Wait for me, Fei’er, he would return soon.
He hoped the next time they met, she would smile and call his name.
Mini Theater:
Lin Hao admits he is not a good person. Those who cannot accept it now can leave.
And if you dislike Lin Hao, please don't scold his father—Guazi,
Because Guazi's heart is like glass and cannot withstand cyberbullying.
Love you~~~~