Biological Parents

Back home, Ye Wendao, especially Liu Li, finally calmed down from their shock.

The two already knew that Hua Qiang had won first place nationwide and Ye Bingxue had come in third, which made the elderly couple so happy they were practically beside themselves.

Liu Li planned to cook a sumptuous meal to reward her children and celebrate with the whole family.

Then she planned to choose an auspicious day, Hero Invitation to friends and family, and invite them to a gathering.

Such a glorious event for one's ancestors—how could one not celebrate it in a grand and extravagant way?

Ye Wendao sat on the living room sofa, his expression grave.

The couple already knew that their daughter had chosen Yunzhou University. Although they felt a little regretful, they didn't dwell on her gratitude.

Since it was their daughter's own choice, the two of them could only support her unconditionally and not hold her back.

But as for Hua Qiang, this candidate who has become a hot commodity, Ye Wendao is prepared to exercise his parental rights regarding his future.

He's now considering whether he should tell Hua Qiang some things; his son is an adult now, and there are certain things he should know.

As for where to go from here, and what choices to make?

It all depends on him.

Ye Wendao pointed to the side. "Son, come, sit down. Dad has something to tell you."

Seeing Ye Wendao's expression, Liu Li guessed what he was about to say. Although she was reluctant, she didn't say anything and turned to go into the kitchen to avoid losing her composure later.

Hua Qiang was puzzled, but seeing Ye Wendao's serious expression, he knew that what Ye Wendao was about to say was of great importance, and might even be closely related to him.

Ye Wendao took out two cigarettes, handed one to Hua Qiang, lit it, took a deep drag, exhaled a puff of smoke, and slowly began to speak.

"Son, you should know that you were adopted from Orphanage by your parents when you were three years old."

"Your biological parents, your dad has never mentioned them to you because he feels it's not the right time yet."

"Now that you're all grown up and have a strong ability to protect yourself, I think it's time to let you know about your origins and some of the things that happened back then."

Hua Qiang's heart skipped a beat. Wasn't this a familiar plot from an online novel?

Should he also fall into the same old trap and be assigned to an organization like this guy from Orphanage?

I felt very dislike and even a bit disgusted with my parents, whom I had never met!

After all, the current Hua Qiang is no longer the original owner of this body, so whether he has biological parents or not makes no difference to him.

In his heart, he actually believed that adoptive parents were closer than biological parents!

"Um, Dad!" Hua Qiang interrupted Ye Wendao.

"If I could, I wouldn't want to know who my biological parents are. After all, they abandoned me when I was little."

"In my heart, Mom and Dad are my closest relatives. You are even closer than my own parents. In this life, I only recognize you and will never leave you!"

Clang, snap...

The sound of dishes falling and shattering came from the kitchen.

Liu Li had been listening intently to the conversation in the living room, and upon hearing Hua Qiang's words, she was so moved that two streams of tears flowed down her cheeks.

I've raised this son for nothing, and I haven't spoiled him for nothing!

Just based on those words, all their sacrifices in this life were worthwhile!

"Old woman, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"Sit down and rest for a while, I'll cook later."

Ye Wendao thought Liu Li hadn't recovered from the shock of the kidnapping.

"It's alright, you two can continue talking. My hand just slipped."

Liu Li quickly cleaned up the floor and then started washing and chopping vegetables, the sounds of her chopping meat and vegetables becoming cheerful.

Ye Wendao shook his head, a look of understanding on his face.

He knew that the situation that had just occurred must have been related to their conversation.

If you tell the child you've raised with such care for 15 years about his/her past, he/she might very well end up with someone else.

It would be hard for anyone to accept, even for a mentally strong older man like him. It took him a long time to consider and a difficult struggle to make this decision.

"Son, your parents are very pleased that you can say such a thing."

We didn't spoil you for nothing!

"I originally wanted you to live a simple, ordinary life, marry Bing Xue, have children, and grow old together."

"But you're so outstanding right now, there are some things I need you to know, otherwise, we'll both feel guilty for the rest of our lives!"

"Alright, since you want to tell a story, I'll listen."

Dad, I can't guarantee I'll accept the ending of your story.

Ye Wendao's smile, which had just faded, bloomed again.

He was becoming more and more satisfied with this son!

Ye Wendao took another drag of his cigarette, then slowly said, "Son, for this university choice, Dad recommends you go to the White Tiger Academy!"

"Oh, why?"

Bing Xue went to Yunzhou University; we made a promise to each other that we'd go to the same university.

Ye Wendao his hand to stop Hua Qiang, saying, "Let Bing Xue make her choice, but you must listen to your father and go to the White Tiger Academy!"

"Let me finish!"

When Ye Wendao saw that Hua Qiang was about to say something, he immediately stopped him.

"This concerns your biological parents..."

Hua Qiang promptly shut up. Since it concerned those two people, there was no harm in listening.

"Your dad was once a top student at the White Tiger Academy."

Ye Wendao self-deprecatingly, took another puff of his cigarette, and then began to recount his story.

"During my time at school, I met two exceptional individuals, one named Hua Xingchen and the other Gu Hongyan."

"We have a very good relationship and often go on missions together, venturing into Void Rift, entering Outer Realm Battlefield, and fighting against Outer Realm Demons and powerful Mutant Beasts."

"Once, my dad was ambushed and attacked by Outer Realm Demons. He was severely injured and almost died at their hands. It was Brother Chen and Sister Yan who risked their lives to save him."

"Those two people saved my life!"

The two fell in love over time, became Daoist partners, and secretly conceived a child.

However, things didn't go as planned; all the calamities began on a snowy day...