BXBX NOVEL Chapter 300 - 301: He Once Wanted to Abandon Her
“It was a hot summer’s day. That day, our parents were at an orphanage, completing the adoption procedures. I deliberately took her out to play, and after I brought her to Pearl Square, I told her: I’m going to buy some ice cream. Once I have bought the ice cream, I’ll come back. Can you wait here for me? She agreed, but in reality, I had stealthily slipped away. At that time, I hoped she would get lost. I even maliciously wished that child traffickers would take her away. It was only when our parents came home that evening and asked about her, that I said I abandoned her. My mother nearly went crazy, and my father severely punished me. I finally confessed that I had left her at Pearl Square. Our parents rushed out immediately and drove to the square. I also went along. To this day, I cannot forget that she was still there at Pearl Square, innocently asking each passer-by, ‘Ma’am, could you buy me an ice cream? Once you buy it, my brother will come back.\'”
By this point, Shen Shichuan’s eyes were already reddening: “You can never imagine what a four-year-old child looks like when making that kind of plea. She was so scared. She had been sunburnt all day long, her face was peeling off. But she was still smiling, begging the strangers. In fact, many people took pity on her and bought her an ice cream. But once she had it, she just stood there waiting. But ice cream melts, and as soon as her ice cream melted, she would plead for another one from the passersby. It was so hot, but she wouldn’t eat the ice cream. She only waited, patiently.”
When our parents found her, she had just managed to obtain another ice cream.
Seeing us, she rushed over with the ice cream and presented it to me like a treasure: “Brother, here’s your ice cream. Can we go home now?”
At that moment, I just broke down and cried there.
Because of my despicable behavior and her innocent act.
I’ll never forget her eyes. So cautious, so humble and eager to please.
She was only four-years-old then.
She actually knew, didn’t she? That I wanted to abandon her.
When we got home, I was severely beaten by my parents and then locked in the basement for reflection, without dinner.
In the middle of the night, she stealthily climbed into the basement through a small window and handed me an apple from within her clothing. She said, ‘Brother, I kept this hidden for you, eat it quickly.’
Since that moment, I made a promise, never to abandon her again, and to protect her for the rest of my life.”
Shen Shichuan spoke at length.
About many small and large occurrences from their childhood.
About how both of them suffered from family oppression after their parents’ accidental death, and how they relied on each other.
Upon hearing all of this, Xia Yangyang couldn’t help but let the tears fall.
She always believed that she was unfortunate, with her mother leaving her at a young age.
But she didn’t know that the world is full of misfortunes.
The pains that Shen Shichuan and Shen Manbing went through, she could never imagine.
Shen Shichuan spoke for a good two hours, until it was noon.
As he finished, the corner of Shen Shichuan’s mouth twisted into a bitter smile: “I apologize for making you listen to all this.”
But Xia Yangyang spoke: “If you can’t feel at ease entrusting her to anyone else, why not fulfill your promise and protect her for all your life? Does public opinion matter that much?”
“For me, it doesn’t matter, but for her it does. She is a radiant superstar now. The more she shines, the more darkness grows behind her. These years, I’ve spoiled her into being stubborn and reckless, making countless enemies. A lot of people are waiting for her to fall from grace; I can’t give them an opportunity to catch her out.”
Xia Yangyang sighed deeply.
A lot of things weren’t as straightforward as she imagined, especially in the bewildering entertainment industry.
Besides, Xia Yangyang knew that what Shen Shichuan feared most was Shen Manbing discovering his feelings for her.
If Shen Manbing considered him only as a brother, then this could harm their sibling relationship like a sharp blade.
“Yangyang, I have a favor to ask.”
“Don’t worry, your feelings, I won’t mention to Shen Manbing. Even if I have to, you should be the one to tell her.”
Gratitude shone in Shen Shichuan’s eyes..