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“Don’t call me like that. You gave me life, but three years ago, you nearly killed me, I already returned that life. Today is my final warning to you. If you dare lay a hand on anyone around me again, I won’t rest until I settle the score. Don’t doubt it. I’m not joking with you, and I’m not playing games,” Su Yu spoke coldly, looking at Yang Shanshan.
Yang Shanshan panicked, “Are you cutting ties with us?”
“Yes, you’ve even harmed my savior. I truly dare not have parents like you, nor do I want them,” Su Yu stated, word by word.
“When I was on the brink of death, it was Yuan Bao who exchanged his life for mine. You might not consider it a big deal, but I can’t. You’re the ones who gave birth to me, so I truly can’t harm you, but understand this, if I decide to take action against you, it will be effortless. Don’t doubt that I’m capable of it,” Su Yu’s gaze at Yang Shanshan was icy, and it sent shivers down her spine.
Yang Shanshan had thought that Su Yu would be very angry and had intended to have a good talk with him upon his return, followed by a heartfelt apology, hoping to put this matter behind them. However, she now realized that she had been somewhat naive.
Yuan Bao’s place in Su Yu’s heart surpassed her imagination.
“Furthermore, from now on, my affairs have nothing to do with you. Don’t use the title of my parents to engage in actions that disgust me. You’re not worthy.”
“This is my final warning. If you want to embarrass yourselves, I won’t mind helping you do just that,” Su Yu said expressionlessly.
Su Yu was well aware that he couldn’t do anything now; filial duty weighed heavily on him, and it limited his actions. While he couldn’t exact revenge for all of Yuan Bao’s injuries, he could cut ties with these people, and they would no longer have any say in each other’s lives.
Although he couldn’t fully avenge all of Yuan Bao’s injuries, he could cut ties with these people, and in the future, they wouldn’t have any involvement in each other’s lives.
“Xiao Yu…” Su Jiu looked at Su Yu, frowning, thinking of trying to persuade him. However, Su Yu smiled.
“Big brother, she has never treated me like a son. In her eyes, I’m just a punching bag. Whenever she’s unhappy, she wants to physically hurt me,” Su Yu self-deprecatingly remarked.
Yang Shanshan kept shaking her head, “I haven’t…”
Su Yu glanced at Yang Shanshan, nonchalantly saying, “Whether you did or didn’t, it doesn’t matter anymore. It’s not important to me. Big brother, I’m going to see Yuan Bao.”
“All right.”
After Su Yu left, Su Jiu looked at Yang Shanshan and said, “Is this what you wanted? Now, as you wished, Su Yu has really cut ties with you. How do you feel? Are you happy? Delighted?” Su Jiu sarcastically remarked.
Yang Shanshan had never imagined it would turn out like this. She stammered, “Xiao Jiu, you should help us…”
“I won’t help. You should bear the consequences of your own actions. How many times did you use excuses to harm Su Yu for the sake of the Liu family over the years? Do you still remember?” Su Jiu asked, his voice filled with bitterness.
“Even though you knew this was a scheme between the two of you, you still physically harmed Su Yu. How do you feel now? Are you happy? Su Yu was beaten because of you.”
Yang Shanshan shook her head repeatedly. “I never wanted to hurt Su Yu; I really…”
What’s the most absurd thing in the world? It’s probably what Yang Shanshan just said, right?
“Is that not considered harm? Then tell me, what is considered harm?” Su Jiu asked, looking at Yang Shanshan with a penetrating gaze.
The gaze Su Jiu gave Yang Shanshan couldn’t help but make her feel uneasy.
“Well, if everything’s fine, I’ll be on my way. Oh, I almost forgot to remind you. Especially about Yuan Bao’s health; it’s not as good as you might think.”
“Hold on, what do you mean by that?”
“What do I mean? I mean that Yuan Bao has only been sustained by medication for these years. Not only that, but whenever he gets sick or injured, it’s always more severe than others. Do you think Su Yu will just let it slide when he sees Yuan Bao like this?” Su Jiu finished speaking and left with a smile. With parents like these, he didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
Just as Su Jiu had said, when Su Yu saw Yuan Bao lying in bed with a high fever that wouldn’t subside, he was filled with rage.
“Doctor Qian, how is Yuan Bao?”
“Master, despite the good care he’s received these years, there are some things that can’t be resolved through care alone,” Doctor Qian replied helplessly.
Su Yu nodded in understanding and said, “Doctor Qian, I’m counting on you to take care of Yuan Bao. Please make sure he gets well.”
“Master, rest assured, Yuan Bao will recover. It will just take a bit more time. Don’t worry too much about it.”
Su Yu forced a small smile, but he couldn’t help feeling a bit anxious despite Doctor Qian’s reassurance.
Seeing Su Yu’s concern, Doctor Qian spoke with a sense of helplessness, “Xiao Yu, why don’t you go back to freshen up and rest for a bit? If Yuan Bao wakes up and sees you in this state, he might worry.”
“Alright.”
On the third day after Su Yu returned, Yuan Bao finally woke up.
“Master, why are you here?” Yuan Bao opened his eyes and looked at Su Yu, a bit surprised.
Su Yu gave Yuan Bao a slightly exasperated look and said, “What? I’m not allowed to be here?”
“Master, your humble servant didn’t mean that, but…” Yuan Bao looked at Doctor Qian beside him and didn’t continue.
“It’s fine. The engagement has been postponed by half a month. Are you really that clueless? She attacked you, and you didn’t know how to dodge?” Su Yu scolded Yuan Bao with a hint of frustration.
Yuan Bao looked at Su Yu’s angry expression and said, “Master, have you forgotten that my martial skills have been disabled?”
Su Yu’s expression stiffened for a moment, then he lowered his head without saying a word.
Seeing Su Yu like this, Yuan Bao couldn’t help but feel a bit troubled. “Master, I’m fine the way I am now. Besides, you’re here to protect me, right?”
Su Yu continued to remain silent, and seeing his reaction, Yuan Bao said, “Master, I’m really okay.”
“With your talent, to end up like this…”
“It doesn’t matter. I’m helping the master with some business matters now, and it’s not bad at all. You don’t need to worry,” Yuan Bao reassured Su Yu.
Su Yu looked at Yuan Bao, his brow furrowing as he stared at him for a while before grumbling, “Only you would say it’s not bad like this.”
“Do you regret your decision back then?”
“What’s there to regret? As long as you’re safe, that’s enough,” Yuan Bao said nonchalantly.
He was a few years older than Su Yu and had watched Su Yu grow up, so he naturally felt the need to protect him. While losing his martial skills was indeed regrettable, it wasn’t a significant issue.
“You…”
“Master, when can we leave?” Yuan Bao looked at Su Yu and asked.
Like Su Yu, Yuan Bao didn’t have a fondness for the Su family, and he had no desire to return unless necessary.
Especially Second Master and his wife – when he saw them, it reminded him of the life-threatening situation Su Yu had been in. However, Su Yu was the master, so there was nothing he could do.