CFRSIO Chapter 18

Zhang Qing’an’s resistance angered the few bullies who were accustomed to being little tyrants. Furthermore, Zhang Qing’an was playing with Lin Yunliang, whom they disliked the most. This made the little tyrants even angrier.

“You unloved wild child! You shouldn’t be here!”

“Exactly, exactly! Wild child, wild child!”

“My mom said people like you are burdens! Your mom must have abandoned you!”

Of course, Lin’s mother wouldn’t spread the word about Zhang Qing’an’s illness. However, seeing Zhang Qing’an’s frail appearance, she guessed he might have some sort of condition, otherwise, he wouldn’t be so thin and weak. None of the children in this neighborhood or nearby were as thin and pale as this child.

Moreover, they had never benefited from the Lin family before and had lost face – the Lin family later released the surveillance footage, using the most conclusive evidence to slap the faces of those parents who accused Lin Yunliang of bullying.

Therefore, they couldn’t help but say harsh words. Children at this age haven’t yet formed their moral compass and can’t distinguish right from wrong, so naturally, they say and do what their parents tell them. This led to them saying such things directly in front of Zhang Qing’an.

Zhang Qing’an was already scared, and upon hearing this, tears immediately welled up.

“No, no! An’an isn’t an abandoned child!”

“Mommy didn’t abandon An’an!”

Zhang Qing’an knew this himself. Besides, the Lin family treated him very well, and little Yun would play with him every day. He could also video call his mother every few days. His mother hadn’t abandoned him at all!

“Don’t you dare talk nonsense! You’re the one who’s unwanted!”

Zhang Qing’an, not knowing where he found the strength, let go of the kitten and pushed the boy in the overalls who was jumping the most. The boy wasn’t scared either; because Zhang Qing’an made a move, he immediately shouted even more brazenly, “Oh oh! An unloved bastard!”

Siam naturally jumped to the ground. After glancing at the children fighting, he pondered for a few seconds before deciding to find Lin Yunliang. Lin Yunliang hadn’t been at a disadvantage when facing multiple opponents last time.

There were adults nearby, but when they saw that the ringleader was the notorious brat from the small garden, they either took their children further away or pretended not to see. It was just children playing. But now that it had escalated to fighting, what kind of play was this? And what kind of play was it to have one against multiple?

Lin Yunliang stood far away, and there were many children around who were tempted by the ice cream. So, after waiting for a while, Siam arrived when it was his turn.

“Meow meow meow!”

Siam’s meows were urgent. It was clear that something had happened.

“Hit you for bumping into me! Hit you for bumping into me! Beat you to death! Beat you to death!”

Fists rained down, and it really hurt when they landed on him, but the words of the other children hurt even more. Zhang Qing’an knew he wasn’t abandoned! He had a mother!

“Ah! The weirdo is here!” The group, who had been cheering, immediately scattered in panic. Except for the most aggressive one, everyone else fled. Seeing Lin Yunliang, it was like enemies meeting with fiery eyes. Oh, it was one-sided; Lin Yunliang couldn’t even remember who this person was.

“It’s you! You made me lose so much face! I’ll beat you to death!”

“Beat you to death, beat you to death!”

The boy was full of momentum, but… his opponent was Lin Yunliang. However, Lin Yunliang still had no intention of arguing with a child. In his opinion, fighting with a child, even if he won, was not glorious. His attitude naturally annoyed the other party. Lin Yunliang didn’t even drop his ice cream. He easily dodged the guy who charged at him. The children of this age fought without logic or deterrence. In just a few moves, the attacking boy fell face-first. He lost face again. Lin Yunliang quickly went to Zhang Qing’an’s side and helped him up. Zhang Qing’an was still crying, but his cries had turned into quiet sobs, making him even more pitiful. Lin Yunliang frowned. Without him saying anything, Siam walked over and gently licked Zhang Qing’an’s cheek.

“Don’t cry anymore, let’s eat ice cream, okay?” As he said this, regardless of whether the child had recovered, he stuffed an ice cream into his hand and offered the other to his mouth. The child, who had been sobbing, was taken aback. The cold, fragrant, and sweet ice cream at his mouth made him gradually feel embarrassed. He had cried, fought, and lost, which was really embarrassing. Pretending not to understand his emotions, he stuffed the other ice cream into Zhang Qing’an’s hand. Zhang Qing’an, with an ice cream in each hand, forgot about what had just happened and grinned happily. Meanwhile, the boy who had once again suffered a loss at Lin Yunliang’s hands didn’t feel the pain immediately. After a few seconds, the intense pain surged through his body like a tide, and the pampered child immediately wailed. His cries were even three times louder than Zhang Qing’an’s.

“Ah!! It hurts so much! Mom! I want Mom!” Siam, standing next to Zhang Qing’an, disdained the boy while eyeing Zhang Qing’an’s ice cream, wondering about the probability of Lin Yunliang getting angry if he tried to get one. Lin Yunliang almost rolled his eyes at the boy who was all show and no go. If you’re going to cry, at least be real about it, and shed some tears. What’s the point of just howling? Didn’t you see Zhang Qing’an’s face was all tear-streaked? The boy’s loud voice quickly summoned his mother.

“Oh my, my precious son! Are you alright!” As soon as the mother appeared, she ignored everyone around and rushed directly to her son. If it weren’t for the fact that the people living nearby had some family fortune, and the boy was young, and the woman was dressed luxuriously, Lin Yunliang would have suspected they were trying to stage a scene based on the woman’s speed of appearance.

“Oh, oh! My darling, where does it hurt? Who bullied you! Tell Mommy, and Mommy will get revenge for you!” At this point, the boy’s crying lessened, and he continued to howl.

“Your child bullied someone,” Lin Yunliang stepped forward.

“Who says! My baby is the most well-behaved! He…” The woman, who was about to retort angrily, instantly fell silent upon seeing Lin Yunliang. Lin Yunliang’s cold, calm gaze made people’s hearts palpitate. The woman still didn’t think it was her son’s fault. She tried to retort righteously, “You say my baby bullied someone, what evidence do you have! Don’t tell me you…” Her voice gradually grew quieter because she saw the dusty and disheveled Zhang Qing’an. The child’s face even had slight bruises, indicating he had been beaten.

“How can you be so sure it was my baby? Maybe he fell by himself!” Lin Yunliang was almost amused. Where did such a problematic person come from? To say such things with their eyes wide open? It was truly ridiculous.

“Apologize to him!” Lin Yunliang said. They didn’t know that Lin Yunliang had more than just this thought in his mind. Siam had already told him everything that had happened. He wasn’t without anger. After all, he was an adult. It was one thing to gossip indiscriminately, but it was another to have children do such things. If this matter hadn’t come to his attention, perhaps Lin Yunliang could have let it go easily. But now? No.

“Apologize!” Lin Yunliang said. Lin Yunliang had a cold expression, and although he was a child, he exuded an extraordinary aura. Zhang Qing’an stood to the side. He could feel that Lin Yunliang was angry, and of course, this anger wasn’t directed at him. It was the first time someone had helped him like this. Zhang Qing’an felt indescribable emotions. It was like a cup of cold soda in the scorching heat, or a warm stove in the severe cold; in short, it was warmth.

“Hey! You child are unreasonable! We already said it wasn’t my child who did it!” Unreasonable? You are also unreasonable. Lin Yunliang knew that his words as a child would be useless. So, what about the Lin family couple? The protective Lin family couple was back online. This time, upon seeing Zhang Qing’an with bruises on his face, they were both surprised and annoyed. Who could have been so heartless as to attack such a well-behaved child!! Learning that it was the same family from last time, the Lin family couple’s expressions and attitudes worsened. This time, without saying anything, they directly called the police. Seeing the group of people, Zhang Qing’an was extremely nervous and scared, and Lin Yunliang shielded him from behind. Lin Yunliang relayed Siam’s account to the couple. They didn’t know what was said, but soon, that family proactively apologized in the owner’s group chat and then moved away. Lin Yunliang once again became famous. People in the vicinity knew that Lin Yunliang, despite his young age, was definitely not an ordinary person. Life soon returned to normal. Zhang Qing’an’s clinginess to Lin Yunliang increased day by day after that. Lin Yunliang indulged him. The blatant favoritism made even Siam unable to stand it, and he complained several times.

[No wonder the original host’s parents preferred Zhang Qing’an. You’re too obviously biased.] They were now at the Youth Palace. As soon as Lin Yunliang’s class ended, he ran down, waiting for Zhang Qing’an to finish class. He heard Siam’s words. He had his own explanation, “What bias? There’s no bias, where is there bias? Don’t use words you don’t know how to use.” “It’s because Zhang Qing’an is young, and Aunt Zhang isn’t around that I’m paying more attention to him.” Does a man believe these words himself? The kitten did not. Siam glanced at Lin Yunliang and then turned his head away.

“Little Yunelder brother!” As soon as Zhang Qing’an exited the classroom, he saw Lin Yunliang waiting outside. And he was also with the kitten!! “Siam la!” Although he was no longer five years old and his speech wasn’t very fluent, he still retained his strange nicknames. Zhang Qing’an had been living with the Lin family for six years and was now 12 years old. He had grown taller, but he hadn’t grown much because he hadn’t been well taken care of in his early years. His eyes were still large and round, sparkling. He had also gained weight and looked much healthier. Although Zhang Qing’an wanted to run over immediately, his classmates were walking out one after another, so he had to greet them first before flying over like a butterfly. Lin Yunliang caught him, “Slow down, the kitten isn’t going to run away.” “Hehe.” After a fewsilly smiles, he immediately opened the cat carrier and took out the kitten. Siam had always been obedient. Lin Yunliang resignedly picked up Zhang Qing’an’s schoolbag and cat carrier and followed them.

“What birthday gift do you want?” “Birthday? My birthday is coming?” “Yes.” As he said this, there was an unconscious smile in his eyes, and he also reached out and touched Siam, “And Siam’s too.” “You can receive gifts for him.” Siam actually didn’t know his own birthday; they had no such custom in the Wish Bureau, so he didn’t care. Half a year after Zhang Qing’an arrived, it was his birthday. After seeing the Lin family couple celebrate Zhang Qing’an’s birthday, he began to covet it. He pestered Lin Yunliang for a long time. Lin Yunliang was both angry and amused, thinking that he had been with him for five years and had seen his birthday five times, so why wasn’t he even a little envious? He became envious after seeing Zhang Qing’an’s birthday once? Of course, Lin Yunliang also knew that there was no comparison. His precocity had caused the Lin family couple to lose much of the joy of interacting with a child, so for birthdays, the couple treated it more like a task. There were no surprises. Zhang Qing’an was different. He was alone and particularly well-behaved. To prevent him from being sad, the Lin family couple specially organized a birthday party for him and took him to an amusement park. Wouldn’t this make someone, no, wouldn’t this make a cat envious? Lin Yunliang had no choice but to let Siam’s birthday be on the same day as Zhang Qing’an’s. Upon hearing that his gift was gone and had become Zhang Qing’an’s, Siam unhappily scratched Zhang Qing’an’s hand with his paw and then faked a wave of his paw towards his “master.” He strongly expressed his dissatisfaction. The surprise this birthday brought was far greater than previous birthdays. Because Zhang Qing’an’s mother came. After five years, her lawsuit with her husband, Zhang Quan, was finally over. She looked like she had rushed over, her whole person appearing dusty, but her eyes were bright, indicating a favorable verdict.

“Kong Qing!” Zhou Yue excitedly gave a bear hug. She embraced her tightly. Of course, it was both exciting and touching. If it weren’t for her reliable friends, Zhang Quan might have really taken Zhang Qing’an as a hostage. At the same time, she was also very happy to have completely escaped suffering. It was only when she was in court with Zhang Quan that she discovered what he had been doing behind her back. She felt heartbroken. She and Zhang Quan had been together since high school, but what did she get? A philandering, lying, and constantly scheming husband! Now she had completely escaped suffering and was about to start a new life! It was wonderful! Therefore, as soon as everything settled, she rushed over, eager to see Zhang Qing’an.

“An’an.” Before she could let go of Lin’s mother, she saw Zhang Qing’an and Lin Yunliang walking in hand in hand. Her eyes immediately turned red. After letting go, she quickened her pace, but as she approached them, she stopped. She… didn’t know how to face her child. She had already heard from Lin’s mother about her son being called a wild child and that Zhang Quan had never seen his child in these five years. Although she occasionally video called, it was far less warm than meeting in person. Mother Zhang didn’t know if Zhang Qing’an resented her. After all, if she had continued to tolerate it, their family could have continued to pretend to live in peace. But she didn’t want to. Before getting married and having children, she was the main force in the band, but after getting married and having children? They started to constantly exclude her. Why? She clearly hadn’t done any less than Zhang Quan. With this unwillingness, Zhou Yue didn’t take much care of Zhang Qing’an. The facts are always like this: you can’t compare; once there’s a comparison, many situations change. Therefore, Zhou Yue also had to fight for her pride and ensure the scumbag met a terrible end. Not only was the divorce inevitable, but she also wanted to take a substantial piece from him. But after seeing Zhang Qing’an, her determined resolve vanished, leaving only timidity, fearing that her child wouldn’t like her, fearing that her child would resent her. When Zhang Qing’an saw his mother, he was also stunned. He hadn’t seen her in a long time, and now she appeared before him, not in the fake way she appeared on his phone. How could he not be stunned? Hearing the familiar voice, Zhang Qing’an couldn’t suppress his inner feelings. He appeared calm and serene most of the time, but only Zhang Qing’an knew how much he missed his mother. He rushed over and hugged Zhou Yue. Zhou Yue was stunned. Until the little person in her arms started crying, his tears wetting her clothes and the constant warmth radiating from him, she came back to her senses. Her child, her sensible and adorable baby, had never blamed her. Like her, they had both missed each other. Lin’s mother’s eyes were red, and she leaned on her husband, both gratified. Lin Yunliang looked at this scene, which should have been incredibly warm, and felt indescribable emotions. With his mother’s arrival, Zhang Qing’an would inevitably be taken away, but he didn’t want Zhang Qing’an to leave at all. However, he also knew that it was most appropriate for him to be with his biological mother. Zhang Qing’an stayed and celebrated his birthday before leaving. Perhaps due to selfishness, Lin Yunliang didn’t give him the gifts. He only said, “When you remember me in the future, I’ll give you all the gifts.”

“I won’t forget Little Yunelder brother!” Zhang Qing’an didn’t understand his words, but he knew he would never forget Lin Yunliang. During this time, Lin Yunliang had accompanied and taken care of him. He knew how good he was! Therefore, Zhang Qing’an was absolutely certain that he would not forget. Lin Yunliang didn’t explain anything. He just smiled and watched them leave with Zhou Yue. The Lin couple was also reluctant. Their child had a rare good playmate, and they rarely saw a child’s innocence in their precocious child. Lin’s mother looked at them and teased with a smile, “Reluctant? Do you want Mom to talk to Aunt Zhou and give you to An’an?” Give him to An’an? Would a mother say such a thing? Before Lin Yunliang could respond, the kitten started meowing.

“Meow meow meow!!” He agreed! He agreed! Lin Yunliang was too biased, and the kitten couldn’t stand it. Moreover, Lin Yunliang not only gave away the birthday gifts he had prepared long ago but also withheld the kitten’s gift! This was too much of a bullying of cats! Lin’s mother burst into laughter, “See, Siam also agrees.” The people were gone, but life had to go on. With the help of Lin Yunliang, who was like a cheat code, none of the plans of Lin’s father’s superficial partner, who was actually his illegitimate half-brother, succeeded. Instead, it exposed him. This matter even reached Mr. Lin. Mr. Lin immediately had people bring the illegitimate son back and arranged for him to go to a small company in another city, clearly intending to break his aspirations. Lin’s father was unconcerned about this and even pretended not to see it. He didn’t care who the Lin family company went to afterward. Lin Yunliang was impressed, but he also felt it was a pity. Mr. Lin was a very good card. With this card in hand, his future days would have been easier. Of course, these were his personal thoughts, and he wouldn’t interfere with any of Lin’s father’s arrangements. Moreover, some mischievous thoughts also arose in Lin Yunliang’s mind. This was indeed a good card, so if this good card were hidden, wouldn’t it become a trump card? After the illegitimate son’s matter broke out, Lin Yunliang’s subsequent movements were all captured and collected for Mr. Lin. With Siam, the magical cat, Lin Yunliang naturally couldn’t fail to notice. However, upon realizing that his own grandfather was doing this, he accepted it with a mix of crying and laughing. To understand his grandson, he used such methods? No wonder his own son had a grievance. Muttering a few words, he said nothing more and certainly didn’t tell the Lin family couple about it.

“Old Master, there is also a strange matter,” the butler, seeing that the person’s expression was good, then spoke. Mr. Lin sat on the sofa, watching the photos brought by his subordinate with great interest. Hearing this, he waved his hand, signaling the butler to continue. “It’s about the young master.” “The subordinates who were sent to monitor reported that the young master seems to have discovered them long ago.” Mr. Lin’s smile deepened upon hearing this, “Oh? That little fellow discovered them long ago?” “Yes,” the butler continued, recounting the subordinates’ reports verbatim. “Originally, some photos couldn’t capture the young master. But the young master changed the angle himself.” “Also, the cat next to the young master…” The butler seemed to be holding back a smile as he said this. “It would pose for the camera.” Animals are more sensitive, so it wasn’t surprising that it was discovered by them, the subordinates, and the butler. What surprised them was the cat’s familiarity. It would even wave and pose for the camera. This lifelike appearance made people suspect it was being instructed. Although the word “instructed” sounded strange, it really had that kind of demeanor. After hearing this, Mr. Lin became even more interested in his grandson. His own brat was now ranked second. “Is there really such a familiar cat?” As people age, even if they were cold and aloof before, they would feel affection for such a cute creature. He looked down at the photos in his hand, which showed Lin Yunliang holding Siam.