Ning Bai looked at Lin Ziran in disbelief, his pupils contracted, and the color on his face faded. No way…

Impossible……

How could this be possible…

Lin Ziran also watched them silently.

The scene was very embarrassing for a while.

But all the things that were incomprehensible before can now be explained.

This is why in the original plot, Lu Maofeng and his wife could ruthlessly send Lu Xiaodong abroad, leaving him to die alone outside. Why did he see such a cold and deformed family relationship after he came here? Why did Lu Maofeng send him to Jiang Xuan even though he knew Jiang Xuan’s intentions, only caring about whether he was useful? Why in Lu Xiaodong’s diary, he was always the one who was denied, no matter how hard he tried, he could not get affirmation, and could not get the sincere approval of his parents.

Lin Ziran didn’t know what Ning Bai looked like when he was a child, but he must have been better than Lu Xiaodong. He is prettier, smarter, more capable, and more sensible than Lu Xiaodong…

In the eyes of Lu Maofeng and Feng Wan, Lu Xiaodong will never be as good as their lost biological son, so no matter how hard he tries, he can never become what the other wants him to be. Lu Xiaodong is just a poor-quality substitute. Even if he has spent twenty years, he cannot warm the hearts of the couple…

【Lin Ziran sighed: Time is a butcher’s knife…】

【System:?】

【Lin Ziran: Lu Maofeng must have been a handsome man back then…】

【System:……】

Lin Ziran fell silent.

Lu Xiaodong is indeed a cannon fodder, the biggest joke in this story.

He was Jiang Xuan’s bootlicker, and Jiang Xuan wanted to break his legs.

He acted as Ning Bai’s bootlicker, but Ning Bai looked down on him.

But in fact, what Lu Xiaodong really cared about was not Jiang Xuan or Ning Bai… He spent his entire life, until his death, being a bootlicker for Lu Maofeng and Feng Wan…!

But Lu Maofeng and Feng Wan only regarded him as an inferior substitute and finally abandoned him mercilessly.

He used his life to explain what it means to be a licker until you end up with nothing!

Unfortunately, what he didn’t understand was that instead of trying to please people who would never like him, he should just be himself and try to live for himself.

He doesn’t need to please anyone, and doesn’t need to live for anyone.

Lin Ziran raised his lips, revealing a relieved smile, and sighed: “Mom and Dad, it turns out that he is your biological son, no wonder you have never liked me…”

Lin Ziran’s expression was calm, and his tone was not intense, but Lu Maofeng and Feng Wan looked very embarrassed.

Lin Ziran didn’t care whether they were embarrassed or not. With a hint of sarcasm, he said: “I didn’t eavesdrop on your conversation on purpose. I just overheard it when I came back. The study room’s soundproofing is not good, so it’s time to change the door… I just wanted to see who your biological son is and how much better than me he is, which makes you miss him so much.”

Lu Maofeng’s expression became even more awkward. He spoke carefully: “Xiaodong, don’t get worked up. We will explain it to you…”

Feng Wan’s lips trembled, but she didn’t speak.

Lin Ziran was puzzled: “Do I look perturbed? I’m fine, just a little surprised, but it seems not that surprising…”

He really wasn’t very distressed. It was just a game. No matter how tragic Lu Xiaodong was, it was just a string of data. He sympathized with Lu Xiaodong, but he wasn’t too upset over a string of data. He just… couldn’t stand these annoying NPCs.

Since it’s just a game, people who don’t like it shouldn’t force themselves to make do with it.

Lin Ziran smiled and said: “You guys continue, I’ll leave first.”

After saying that, he turned and left.

Ning Bai looked at the boy’s back as he turned and left… and without thinking, he quickly chased after him!

He reached out and grabbed Lin Ziran’s wrist.

Lin Ziran turned around and looked at him.

The man’s face turned slightly pale, and his eyes, which were usually calm and rational, with almost no emotional fluctuations, were now filled with inexplicable complex emotions. He opened his thin lips slightly and said with a barely perceptible tremor: “You…”

Although Lin Ziran only said a few words just now, Ning Bai quickly determined a lot of key information.

First of all, Lu Xiaodong is not their biological son. Otherwise, he would not say that you are their biological son, which means that Lu Xiaodong is not his biological Didi.

Secondly, Lu Xiaodong was not having a good time at home because he said they didn’t like him and wanted to see if he was really better than him.

In the end, this incident must have been a near-destructive blow to him.

Because this kid seemed to care about Lu Maofeng and Feng Wan, even though his tone and expression were calm, Ning Bai knew that the truth was not like that…

He must be very sad now.

Lin Ziran also looked at Ning Bai. To be honest, he didn’t like Ning Bai, nor did he hate him. He had to chase him just because of his character. But now the plot has collapsed, and Ning Bai is actually the biological son of Lu Maofeng and Feng Wan! This is a fact that Lu Xiaodong absolutely can not accept… If it were Lu Xiaodong, he would feel that the world has collapsed, and he finally knows why he is not loved…

Envy, jealousy, and hatred? I’m not sure, but Lin Ziran is sure of this…

Lu Xiaodong would never want to see Ning Bai again.

Lin Ziran shook off Ning Bai’s hand, looked at him calmly and indifferently, and said: “Don’t touch me.”

Ning Bai met the boy’s eyes. There was no trace of the burning passion or cunning provocation in his eyes. There was only an unprecedented indifference, as if he was already an insignificant person in his eyes, not worth wasting a glance on him, not worth a word from him…

Just like when he first met him in the bar, he looked at the boy with impatience and indifference in the face of his persistence, but today, the scene was completely reversed.

He doesn’t like him anymore.

Or maybe the little bit of love he once had, the pursuit and admiration that lasted just a dozen days… was vulnerable and insignificant in the face of such a cruel fact.

Ning Bai’s throat was dry, and his heart was heavy, making him almost unable to breathe. He didn’t even have time to think about what his emotions were at the moment. Was it pity, compassion, regret, or was it just because he cared about him and didn’t want to see him so sad…

He looked at the boy’s back as he left resolutely and was about to chase him without hesitation, but suddenly someone grabbed his arm.

Feng Wan looked at him, tears welling in her eyes: “Xiao Bai, look at your Mom, please leave him alone, okay?”

Ning Bai’s jaw was tense, and anger suddenly appeared in his eyes.

Is this your first reaction when something like this happens? Aren’t you worried about the child, and worried that he might get into an accident because he can’t handle it? !

Feng Wan looked at him pleadingly: “He is just an adopted child. You have to believe in your Mom. No matter what, you are the one that your Mom loves the most. Don’t worry about him. That child has always been ignorant and has a bad temper. He will be fine after a little temper tantrum… In Mom’s heart, you are the most important. Mom missed you very much. Mom loves you.”

Love?

You don’t deserve to say this word!

Ning Bai’s anger finally couldn’t be contained.

Even if he is not your biological child, you have raised him for twenty years. He cares about you so much…

But your attitude towards him is this?

Ning Bai didn’t dare and didn’t want to imagine what kind of life Lu Xiaodong lived at home. Yes, he was rich and well-fed, but what else was there?

What else does he have?

Twenty years later, you are still so disappointing.

Ning Bai’s chest rose and fell violently, and he coldly pulled his hand out of Feng Wan’s. His eyes were indifferent, and his voice was a little cold: “Really… What a pity, I don’t remember you anymore.”

Feng Wan’s face was pale as she looked at him sadly, and she was extremely heartbroken by Ning Bai’s indifference.

She had been looking forward to it for twenty years. She had been looking for him and fantasizing about the day they would meet again… But when that day really came, it was not the loving mother and filial son she had expected, hugging each other in tears. Instead, there was only a cold and ruthless stranger, and he was unwilling to return to this family.

He even didn’t even want to recognize her.

Lu Maofeng was more open-minded. He was not as emotional as a woman. After not seeing each other for so many years, no one knew how Ning Bai had been doing these years. Does he have a new family? What is his personality like now? All of this is unknown…so it is normal that they could not acknowledge each other smoothly.

Lu Maofeng said sincerely: “We understand that you may not be able to accept it all at once, but we can slowly develop…”

Ning Bai opened his lips slightly, and the corners of his lips curved coldly: “There is no need for this.”

Lu Maofeng’s face also looked a little ugly.

Ning Bai looked at them steadily and said word by word: “Instead of coming to me, I think you should cherish the people you have now.”

After saying that, he turned around and left.

………………

Lin Ziran left there, feeling a little confused, not knowing where he should go.

He looked at his phone. Ning Bai called him many times, but Lin Ziran didn’t answer any of them.

He didn’t expect Ning Bai to have a conscience. Instead of having an emotional reunion with his biological parents, he actually had time to worry about Lu Xiaodong.

Tsk, after all, Lu Maofeng and Feng Wan didn’t even call, how ridiculous… If it was the real Lu Xiaodong, when he ran away in sadness and despair, the people who he really hoped to win him back would be his parents…

Instead of Ning Bai, the original son who was countless times more brilliant and excellent than him, making him feel ashamed and so pathetic.

But Lu Maofeng and Feng Wan didn’t say a word. Instead, this original son, who he should be jealous of and hate, came to him and worried about him… The one who should come didn’t come, and the one who shouldn’t come came instead.

Lin Ziran returned home.

He silently looked around Lu Xiaodong’s room and finally took out the diary from the bedside table.

He only read this diary once when he first came to this world because the content inside was too depressing. Even if he was a normal person, he would feel a little depressed after reading it. He definitely didn’t want to read it a second time after reading it the first time.

But today he suddenly wanted to read it again.

Lin Ziran opened the diary.

Many of the contents that he overlooked and didn’t take seriously when he first read it now seem to be foreshadowing of all this.

The truth was already between the lines.

[Today is my 18th birthday. In the past, my parents never remembered my birthday. I always told them about it. My Dad is actually very generous and always gives me money. But I want birthday gifts like my classmates, real things that can be seen and touched, not cold numbers on a bank card. But I know that if I don’t say it, no one will remember my birthday this year, so I decided to ask for it. I asked for a Lamborghini, and my Dad gave it to me. This is also the only birthday gift I have received that I can touch. I like it very much. ]

[Today is April 22nd. Every year on this day, Mom is very unhappy. My Dad will try to comfort her patiently, but Mom always ignores Dad and scolds him, saying that it is all your fault… I heard them quarreling again today, but I don’t understand the special meaning of this day and why Mom is sad on this day. Every time at this time, I dare not appear in front of them…]

[Sometimes, I don’t understand the meaning of my existence. If they don’t like me, why did they give birth to me?]

[I got injured while playing ball at school today. I deliberately didn’t clean the blood on my clothes and limped back. Last time, one of my female classmates just had a little scrape, and her parents were very worried. If I got hurt, would my Mom be worried about me… But she got angry again, saying that I was useless and didn’t know how to take care of myself. I thought, maybe because I am a boy, I should be stronger and not cry because of a little injury, which would only disappoint them more.]

Lin Ziran flipped back.

[I don’t want to disappoint them, but no matter what I do, they will be disappointed, and I don’t want to work hard anymore…

It’s so hard to work hard.]

[I failed the test today, but it doesn’t matter, my dad won’t do anything, he won’t hit me, at most he’ll just scold me a few times, I’m not afraid at all.

I don’t want to study hard, I have plenty of money anyway.]

[What will tomorrow be like? I don’t know.

I love them, but I don’t know how to make them love me too.

Did they really love me? ]

Lin Ziran sighed and said to the system: “I should have discovered it earlier.”

【System: This has nothing to do with the main storyline, so it doesn’t matter if you don’t know.】

Lin Ziran was silent. Yes, it was just an insignificant plot of cannon fodder. No one cared about it. But Lu Maofeng and Feng Wan were not worth Lu Xiaodong destroying himself.

He suddenly became curious. In the original plot, did Lu Xiaodong know this secret?

Maybe this is really a mystery.

Lin Ziran put away the diary and started to complain to the system: “But why is Ning Bai their biological son? This is too ridiculous!”

【System: The scripts of the game world are all extracted from the work library by the optical computer, but the scripts are only plot outlines, with few characters and a simple plot line. To expand it into a complete world, it must be completed. Based on the original plot, the character relationships and plot logic must be improved, so various hidden plots will be generated.】

Lin Ziran seemed to be thinking about something.

This makes sense, and this is why the game is so difficult, right?

Because according to the script, in addition to the main characters, there are also villains in some worlds, and the affectionate male supporting role, there are only 3-4 important characters in total, plus other supporting roles with names, usually no more than 10 people, and the script is only 10,000 to 20,000 words.

But with such a small number of people and such a simple plot, it takes a very large amount of data to expand it into a complete world. When the world is finally formed, each NPC in this world has a thousand connections with each other, and because of the need to improve the logic of the plot, a lot of content that does not appear in the script appears – that is, the so-called hidden plot.

According to Lu Xiaodong’s behavior and ending in the original plot, the optical brain completed Lu Xiaodong’s setting. The hidden plot is that Lu Xiaodong is not the biological son, so he became like this in such a family environment and was finally ruthlessly abandoned, making the world look more perfect and reasonable. There is no problem with the setting that Lu Xiaodong is not his biological son, and Lin Ziran can understand it.

But the question is, why is Ning Bai the biological child?

Is there anything special about Ning Bai?

Could it be that the optical computer was lazy and simply set another protagonist as this hidden character? To save data?

Why…it has to be him.

Lin Ziran couldn’t figure it out.

He always felt that things wouldn’t be that simple, but for the time being, he couldn’t figure out the necessity of setting Ning Bai as biological son.

Because it doesn’t matter if another stranger plays the role of the biological son.

Lin Ziran put the diary on the bedside table, then opened the closet and started packing.

【System: What are you going to do? 】

【Lin Ziran: I want to run away from home! 】

【System:……】

【Lin Ziran: Today is the day when Lu Xiaodong came to his senses! 】

Even if Lu Xiaodong is really a jerk, he can’t remain indifferent when encountering such a thing, right?

He is not his parents’ biological son. His parents’ biological son is a heartless scum. His respected DaGe tried to rap* him, but he didn’t say anything. His father even sent him out to please DaGe. It’s impossible for him to stay at home!

And in the script, wasn’t Lu Xiaodong’s leg broken because he quarreled with Jiang Xuan? This shows that this child is also a bit rebellious and has a bad temper. He was just boiling a frog in warm water before, so he didn’t explode.

As the saying goes, if you don’t explode in silence, you will die in silence.

Lin Ziran chose to explode.

He began to open the closet and pack his clothes. Although Ning Bai had chosen these clothes for him, he had spent his own money to buy them. He would not be so stingy with his own money! He just took a few pieces that he liked. He didn’t have anything else to take with him. He just took his ID, bank card, mobile phone, wallet, and other items. Oh, and the mobile phone charging cable!

After a careful inspection, there should be nothing missing, so Lin Ziran walked out with the suitcase.

Unfortunately, he happened to meet Lu Maofeng and Feng Wan coming back.

The three of them looked at each other, and the atmosphere was very strange.

Finally, Lu Maofeng spoke first. He looked at the suitcase that Lin Ziran was pulling and forced a smile: “Xiaodong, where are you going?”

Lin Ziran was silent.

Although he had not heard much before, Lin Ziran could guess the general plot. It should be that Lu Maofeng had wronged Feng Wan, causing Feng Wan to accidentally lose their son. In order to appease his wife, he brought a son back for her to raise. To him, Lu Xiaodong was just a tool, so naturally, there was no emotional connection.

But Feng Wan was actually even more extreme. Although she accepted the adopted child, she only had her own biological son in her heart. Even though twenty years had passed, this substitute could not make up for what she had lost, nor could it make up for the trauma in her heart. That’s why she kept inflicting cold violence on Lu Xiaodong.

This is also the reason why Lu Xiaodong is not liked and why he was eventually abandoned in the original plot.

Lu Xiaodong tried so hard to get his parents’ attention and tried so hard to help his parents to please Jiang Xuan, but it was useless… In Jiang Xuan’s eyes, he was just a straw bag, in his parents’ eyes, he was a waste, in Ning Bai’s eyes, he was a playboy, and still no one liked him…

He is indeed not as good as Ning Bai, but not everyone can be that good. Lu Xiaodong is just a child who lacks love. He has tried very hard, but no one takes his efforts seriously, and no one has ever affirmed his efforts.

As an unqualified substitute, what qualifications does he have to expect too much?

But Lin Ziran still wanted to ask them: “Dad, Mom, do you love me?”

Feng Wan’s eyes were complicated, but she didn’t speak.

Lu Maofeng smiled kindly and said: “Of course, Dad loves you.”

Lin Ziran thought to himself, Feng Wan is a real person, if she doesn’t love him, she won’t answer, but Lu Maofeng is hypocritical.

He raised his eyebrows and smiled, saying: “Really? So Dad, you love me, but I forgot to tell you something. Jiang Xuan tried to rap* me, so I had a complete falling out with him. I won’t go to him again. He’s very angry and thinks I don’t know what is good for me. I wonder if he will take his anger out on you because of this…”

Lu Maofeng’s face turned pale, and he said nervously: “Xiaodong you…”

Lin Ziran smiled, his expression teasing: “By the way, I’m leaving, you should be happy, right? You can finally get rid of me, even if I die outside, it’s none of your business.”

Feng Wan pursed her lips and finally spoke slowly: “Since you know everything, we have nothing to say, but if you are willing to stay at home, we will not drive you out, you are still our child.”

What a compassionate heart. This master, am I lacking this shot of food?

If you don’t chase me away, will I be grateful?

Do you really think I can’t live without you?

Lin Ziran walked past them with his head held high and said calmly: “No need.”

He got off the elevator.

As expected, the both of them did not chase out.

Damn, he knew it would be like this.

Lu Xiaodong must be blind to care about such parents, but on second thought, this matter cannot be blamed on Lu Xiaodong. After all, he has believed that these are his parents since he can remember. He was just kept in the dark and expected his parents’ love like all ordinary children.

Lin Ziran walked and thought, although this was a hidden plot set by the optical computer, it was not revealed in the original plot. Why was it revealed this time? What was different from the original plot?

Lin Ziran paused, and suddenly he thought of the last time he met Jiang Xuan at the banquet.

The meaningful words he said before leaving.

Could it be possible that Jiang Xuan knew about it at that time?

When he investigated Ning Bai, he discovered Ning Bai’s secret, which he used as a trump card. If this matter was really exposed by Jiang Xuan, it would really be an open conspiracy! If Lu Xiaodong knew the truth, he might accept anyone, but he would never accept Ning Bai again.

How disgusting!

Moreover, in the face of such a devastating blow, Jiang Xuan could come out as a DaGe to save the damsel and caring for Lu Xiaodong who was at the bottom of his life. He not only killed his love rival in one fell swoop, but also took the opportunity to gain a XiaoDi. It was really killing two birds with one stone…

Amazing……

It was really a ruthless and cunning move, but he never thought about whether Lu Xiaodong wanted such a result or whether Lu Xiaodong could withstand such a blow… He only cared about the result he wanted.

But these are just his own guesses.

It doesn’t matter what really happened.

Lin Ziran sighed and came to the underground garage.

Seeing the man standing in front of his car, he couldn’t help but show a look of surprise.

Lin Ziran frowned and said: “How did you find this place?”

Ning Bai seemed to have been waiting here for a long time. He looked at him with an expression that was too complicated to describe. He pursed his lips for a long time and said in a hoarse voice: “I asked around.”

Yes, it is very simple for Ning Bai to know where he lives. He just needs to ask Lu Maofeng where he lives.

Lin Ziran looked indifferent and said: “Oh! Please move.”

He stuffed the suitcase into the back seat of the car.

When he turned around, Ning Bai was still standing in front of him, looking a little sad and upset, and said softly: “I have something to tell you.”

Lin Ziran was getting impatient. If it wasn’t for the mission, who would be willing to coax a picky person like you all day? You’re asking for trouble if you come to stop me at this time!

Lin Ziran raised his eyebrows and smiled: “But I have nothing to talk to you.”

Ning Bai’s face turned pale, and he looked at the boy in front of him absentmindedly.

He thought he could let it go and end this relationship peacefully. He would not be shaken by one person… Even just one day ago, he thought so.

He thought that they would never meet again from now on.

Gradually, he can forget that moment of excitement and return to the past.

But he never dreamed that the boy would be Lu Maofeng’s child. He thought he hadn’t hurt him…but he didn’t expect that his own existence was the deepest and greatest harm to him.

The attitudes of Lu Maofeng and Feng Wan made Ning Bai dare not even think about how painful and desperate the boy felt when he left decisively.

When his heart was so painful that he could hardly breathe, he finally had to admit that he liked this child.

He cares about him.

So he doesn’t want to see him get hurt because of him, he doesn’t want to see him feel sad because of him…

Ning Bai’s eyes softened. He was afraid of irritating the boy, so he asked in a soothing voice: “Where are you going?”

Lin Ziran looked at him jokingly: “Why do you care where I go? Besides, what qualifications do you have to care about my business?”

Ning Bai’s eyes were dim, but he remained restrained and said: “You are my lover, it is my duty to care about you…”

Lin Ziran interrupted him before he finished speaking: “You said it was just a temporary solution, I understand, don’t worry, I won’t force you to admit this relationship.”

Ning Bai pursed his lips: “No…”

Lin Ziran didn’t want to beat around the bush. He sighed and imitated Ning Bai’s tone, saying coldly: “I don’t love him.”

Ning Bai’s expression changed drastically, and he looked at him in shock.

That day……

Lin Ziran smiled slightly: “I heard everything, so you don’t have to lie to me and pity me just because you feel indebted. I pursued you out of my own wishful thinking, and you have the right not to respond to me.”

Ning Bai finally couldn’t suppress the pain in his eyes anymore, he said: “It’s not a pity…”

He stared at Lin Ziran, with a variety of complex emotions flashing through his eyes. He seemed to have finally made a decision and said slowly: “I like you.”

Lin Ziran raised his eyebrows and looked at him: “That’s even funnier. Do you like me as a person, or do you like my submissiveness, my obedience, my liking for you, and my compliance with your every command?”

With every word he spoke, Ning Bai’s face turned paler.

“You just like the obedient me. You like me to be the way you like me…” Lin Ziran walked over and pushed him away coldly, saying word by word: “So, don’t say you like me anymore, because – I don’t like you anymore.”