Discussing The Correct Posture To Enjoy Dog Food论食用狗粮的正确姿势[快穿]

Ch20 - Strawberry Flavored Scholar Gong (20)

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Translator: SilverRain

Editors: Amaris, Grump 

*Just a wee bit of smut

The script that Zhan Yongzhe had prepared was stuck in his throat.

He just wanted forgiveness, but he had never considered the ugly consequences of his actions, that actions done in the midst of anger could damage a situation beyond repair. He felt cold all over as he listened to Gou Liang dispassionately describing how lonely and helpless he felt during his near-death experience. He only realized now that the forgiveness he wanted and the reparations he was prepared to offer were not what Gou Liang needed. It was comical. In the end, he was just trying to absolve himself of responsibility like a coward…

Of course, Gou Liang wouldn’t forgive him. 

Zhan Yongzhe’s mistakes didn’t just harm the original host’s feelings.

They took away the original host’s life.

“When I struggled to crawl out from there, I swore to myself that I couldn’t be like this anymore.” Gou Liang said.

“I’ve lived for 17 years with no real family or friends. My life has been worse than that of a bug!”

“Ever since I was young, whenever I was better than Ye Hui at something, he used my mom to deal with me. She would sometimes burst into tears and say that her position in the household was as fragile as ice; sometimes she would even hit me, scold me and forbid me from doing anything at all! So I listened. I never fought with Ye Hui. But look how that turned out?”

“Half the meaning in Ye Hui’s life seems to lie on putting me down. As I let him have his way more and more, he took it all for granted. Just because I saw him cheat on that test, I had to endure his threats and help him cover it up. I kept my silence, but that wasn’t enough for him! He paid people to beat me up and make my life difficult. He isolated me at home and turned my only two blood relatives against me… Finally, he found you. The perfect accomplice.”

“I had no way to survive on my own for the past 12 years. Everything I owned came from the Ye house. It was like I was ungrateful if I showed even the slightest hint of resistance. But… that’s not necessarily true, is it?”

Gou Liang’s gaze became sharp, his tone was curt. 

“What gives Ye Hui the right to treat me like that? What gives you, Zhan Yongzhe, the right to treat me like that?”

“Why does my life only serve to exist as a backdrop for you guys? Is my purpose just to be a highlight for your accomplishments?! Am I dumber than you guys or not as good looking? Do I owe someone a debt because my dad died early on and my mom remarried?!” Gou Liang said, “When I revived, I told myself that since you guys like sitting on your high horses, I’m going to show you all that you mean nothing to me!”

Shi Yu’s heart hurt for him. He placed a hand on Gou Liang’s back to give him a bit of support and warmth.

He couldn’t understand how Gou Liang was able to withstand that kind of situation. His strength was like a suit of armour that had been tempered by the humiliation, pain, and near-death experience he had endured… Shi Yu wasn’t a part of those experiences. He couldn’t change them or help take on the burden. 

Shi Yu’s heart felt like it was being cut by knives as he thought about that.

He made himself a promise at this moment. As long as he was alive, he would stay at this person’s side to keep him safe from illness and all the pain in the world.