After a Real Person Plays the Protagonist of an Anguish Novel [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 32.2

Chapter 32.2: Housewife 32

Shen Mingzheng wished he could strangle him right then and there. “What exactly happened back then? Tell me every single ugly thing you did!“

He Chenguang’s face grew even paler, and fine beads of sweat broke out on his forehead. The pressure from an S-class Alpha’s pheromones was no joke; if this continued, his glands would eventually suffer permanent damage.

Yet, despite biting his lip hard, he didn’t utter a single word of plea to Shen Mingzheng. He knew Shen Mingzheng wouldn’t let him off easily. While there might not have been much genuine love between them, he understood the man’s temperament very well.

Thinking back to the events of that year, a look of desolation appeared on his pained face. Everything had been perfectly planned, but a mistake had occurred regarding the people involved.

Zhou Yuzhe was a member of the Zhou family. He had always known that Zhou Yuzhe liked Shen Mingzheng and desperately wanted to marry into the Shen family. Back then, Tang Yiqing was always hovering around Shen Mingzheng, which gave He Chenguang a sense of crisis.

At that time, he hadn’t intended to harm Tang Yiqing, but a single sentence from Zhou Yuzhe woke him up: “Shen Mingzheng has been quite close to Tang Yiqing lately; he couldn’t have feelings for him, could he?“

Zhou Yuzhe had put on a display of dejection. He confided in He Chenguang, saying he had lost hope regarding Tang Yiqing. At that time, Zhou Yuzhe kept telling him that he liked Tang Yiqing. Since one of them liked Shen Mingzheng and the other liked Tang Yiqing, they became very close.

Because of Zhou Yuzhe’s instigation, he felt extremely uneasy—until much later, when he finally realized the truth…

He bought the drugs and reached an agreement with Zhou Yuzhe. Once the fish bit the hook, they would each take away the fish they wanted.

The day started smoothly enough. Shen Mingzheng was the first to feel unwell and returned to his room early. Tang Yiqing said he was going to the restroom. Just as He Chenguang went out to find him, the effects of the drug hit him. He was terrified because, at that point, he hadn’t even taken the drug he had bought for himself!!!

Everything went off the rails. In the hallway, he was grabbed by the back of the neck. What met his eyes was Zhou Yuzhe’s smiling face—the man looked like a demon as he planted a kiss on his cheek.

It turned out that from start to finish, Zhou Yuzhe’s target had been him. He watched helplessly as Zhou Yuzhe caught Tang Yiqing and pushed him into Shen Mingzheng’s room, then pulled He Chenguang into the room next door.

That was the night that left him in utter despair. And then, he became pregnant…

Recalling this, He Chenguang was already covered in tears, feeling a mix of laughter and sorrow. After all his calculations, this was the result he had ended up with.

He looked at Shen Mingzheng and couldn’t help but laugh. “I won’t tell you. Go ahead and guess. I wonder if you’ll ever be able to sleep at night again.“

Shen Mingzheng’s eyes were instantly shot through with blood vessels. The veins on his neck bulged. He looked at the person who had slumped dejectedly onto the floor like a pile of rotting mud. At this point, He Chenguang had completely given up on himself.

“He Chenguang, do you think I’m powerless against you just because you act like this?” Shen Mingzheng couldn’t help but sneer. “Knowing the truth is enough. As for the details, even if you want to speak, I don’t want to hear them anymore.” He gestured broadly around the living room. “Look. Even if your career is gone, you can still live in such a large house, drive such a nice car, and maintain a luxurious lifestyle. But…”

Shen Mingzheng smiled as he lifted He Chenguang’s chin. “Isn’t everything here given to you by me? I’m going to take it all back now. Did you know? All of this was bought for you during the period of my marriage. I can sue to recover it. Every single cent you’ve gained from me, I can make you spit it back out. Furthermore, your contract is still with my company. I can make you pay until you’re bankrupt! He Chenguang, soon you’ll be homeless. You’ll be lower than a beggar on the street…”

After saying that, Shen Mingzheng turned and left. Only then did He Chenguang truly panic. He felt a bone-chilling coldness. “Shen Mingzheng, you can’t do this to me! Shen Mingzheng!”

“It was all Zhou Yuzhe’s doing! He’s the one who lured me! He did everything!”

He Chenguang shrieked, but Shen Mingzheng had already opened the door and left. He was answered only by the “bang” of the door closing.

He had chased fame and fortune, desperate to marry into a wealthy family, and now it was truly all destroyed. Everything he had would be gone!

He Chenguang’s fingers unconsciously clawed at his face, his mind on the verge of collapse. Shen Mingzheng was truly heartless. He had followed him for so long, and in the end, the man was going to take everything back!

Shen Mingzheng, you really aren’t human.

After having been together for so long, he could actually be this poisonous toward him!

He Chenguang burst into laughter, the sound echoing through the empty house with a bone-chilling quality.

It didn’t matter. Retribution was coming for Shen Mingzheng too. He wouldn’t have a good ending either.

As the night grew deeper, the people of the Tang family gathered around the table kneading dough. Little Tang Siwen was enjoying his very first parent-child activity—the first one he could do with his mommy.

The kindergarten was going to hold an evening party, and every child had to bring homemade pastries or snacks; ideally, the whole family was supposed to participate.

This kind of parent-child activity was held about once every month or two and was quite common. However, this time, Tang Yiqing wasn’t alone and lonely in the kitchen. Beside him were his husband and child… and a brother-in-law.

The movements of the two Alphas were very clumsy. This was their first time attempting to make such delicate items. Shen Zeqi was learning particularly seriously, as if he were secretly competing, determined to outdo someone.

This was Shen Zeqi’s second day in the Tang household. He had integrated into the family very smoothly.il He was meticulously attentive toward Tang Yiqing and respectful and polite toward Shen Shuowen. This was Shen Zeqi: above, he could be an arrogant combatant; below, he could adopt a low posture and be flexible to achieve his goals.

He was determined to become a part of this family.

Shen Shuowen swept a cold glance at him and took a secret deep breath. He knew those subtle little thoughts of his brother’s—trying to outshine him at every turn. But Tang Yiqing was his wife after all; that was a fact no one could change.

He disdained comparing himself to Shen Zeqi, yet he always did things seriously, and his hands carefully pressed cute pleats into the pastries.

Shen Zeqi was too immature. The fact that Tang Yiqing chose him and not Shen Zeqi was enough to prove that Tang Yiqing liked a mature partner.

“Wow, Mommy, yours looks so beautiful,” Tang Siwen said, picking up a cute flower-shaped cake.

Tang Yiqing leaned down and kissed Tang Siwen on the cheek. “Siwen’s is very cute too.”

The little guy’s focus was entirely on Tang Yiqing. Watching this scene, Shen Shuowen couldn’t help but smile, but then a question occurred to him, and the smile vanished.

The dough in his hand was ruined. He suddenly thought: could the reason Tang Yiqing was with him be because he was Tang Siwen’s father?

Because of the child.

“Daddy, what’s wrong?” Tang Siwen asked in surprise, looking at the pastry in Shen Shuowen’s hand.

They all looked over at the same time and found that Shen Shuowen’s expression had turned terribly grim, and his pheromones couldn’t help but leak out a little.

“Brother, what is it? You don’t look well,” Shen Zeqi asked with concern.

This question only made Shen Shuowen’s expression worse. Shen Zeqi couldn’t help but wonder what was going on. His brother was usually so calm and steady—could he really be breaking down just because Shen Zeqi was better at kneading dough?

Tang Yiqing immediately released pheromones to comfort him. “What’s wrong?”

Shen Shuowen looked at Tang Yiqing, who was worried about him, and reined in his overflowing pheromones. Just as he was about to tell Tang Yiqing he was fine, the doorbell rang.

The movements of the group paused. Tang Yiqing muttered, “Who could it be at this hour?”

Shen Shuowen first clapped the flour off his hands. Thinking about it, it was quite easy to guess who was outside the door.

Before even looking, the person outside was exactly who Shen Shuowen guessed. At this moment, Shen Mingzheng nervously tugged at his tie; he had brought Shen Shanyu with him.

It was very easy to find where Tang Yiqing lived. Over the past two days, he had seen the cooking videos Tang Yiqing posted. Based on the sunlight and the buildings faintly visible outside the window, he had hired a professional to crack the location. It was easy to pinpoint his exact coordinates.

He held onto a final sliver of hope; he intended to make one last gamble. He didn’t believe that someone as soft-hearted as Tang Yiqing would truly abandon them, father and son. Even if he were truly cold-hearted toward him now, what about the child? That was his own flesh and blood; he couldn’t just ignore him.

Shen Shanyu was his only hope now. If it didn’t work this time, there would be a next time; he would eventually soften his heart. After several attempts, Tang Yiqing would see they had truly changed. If the child kept being dragged back and forth, he would definitely feel heartache.

Shen Mingzheng was prepared for a long-drawn-out battle. Could the bond with Tang Yiqing’s new Alpha be as deep as theirs? Not only was he Tang Yiqing’s first love, but most importantly, they had a child!

For a mother, the child would be the ultimate killing blow.

Before coming, Shen Mingzheng had specifically groomed himself, yet his eyes were still filled with blood vessels. He crouched down and said to Shen Shanyu, “Do you know what you should say in a moment?”

Shen Shanyu pursed his lips, and his eyes began to turn red. “It’s all because of Daddy that Mommy won’t come home.”

Shen Mingzheng’s temple throbbed. He glared at Shen Shanyu. “It’s all because you’re useless! What kind of mother would abandon her own child and run away? It’s just that you’re too annoying!”

Shen Shanyu’s tears began to fall rapidly. “That’s not it! That’s not it!”

Shen Mingzheng’s expression turned solemn. “Shut up. When you see your mommy later, tell him how much you’ve missed him during this time, and how much you want him to come back. Say that Daddy has changed for the better, and that you want the three of us to be happy together.”

Shen Mingzheng gave his instructions, and while Shen Shanyu was still pouting, Shen Mingzheng patted him on the shoulder and asked sternly, “Did you hear me!”

Shen Shanyu wiped away his tears and said with a sob, “I heard you…”

Only then did Shen Mingzheng stand up and ring the doorbell.

The door opened, and the bright light from inside flowed out, carrying the cozy scent of baking bread.

“Big Brother!?”

Shen Mingzheng and Shen Shanyu were waiting impatiently outside, but the moment the door opened, both of them, big and small, froze on the spot. “You… why are you here!”

Shen Mingzheng looked Shen Shuowen up and down. His usually stern and cold elder brother was wearing light-colored clothes and even had a pink apron tied around his waist. Was this person still the brother he knew…?

Shen Mingzheng was completely dazed and even began to think he had found the wrong place.

Shen Shuowen stated calmly, “This is my home.”

Shen Mingzheng didn’t react for a moment. Just as he was about to take out his phone to ask the professional if he had the wrong address, he suddenly froze. He smelled it—he smelled that long-lost fragrance.

The scent of daisies drifted from the room and radiated from Shen Shuowen’s body. The daisies were nourished into a warm glow, intertwined with the scent of red wine.

Shen Mingzheng stiffened. His feet felt heavy and numb, and he felt himself sinking.

In an instant, everything seemed to make sense. Why the scent on Shen Shuowen in the meeting room that day had felt familiar, and why Shen Shuowen would take him to get a divorce…

“You… and Tang Yiqing…” Shen Mingzheng’s lips trembled as he muttered to himself.

“Yes. Tang Yiqing is my wife,” Shen Shuowen said frankly.

Shen Mingzheng looked at Shen Shuowen with bloodshot eyes. Suddenly, he wanted to laugh. His feelings at this moment were hard to describe—his ex-wife was with his elder brother…

His gaze toward Shen Shuowen was filled with disbelief. Though tears were about to fall, the corners of his mouth were turned up; he was grief-stricken to the extreme. “You… when did you get together…”

“To be precise…” Shen Shuowen paused. “It was four years ago.”

“Four years ago?” Shen Mingzheng actually burst into laughter now, finding it absurd. He didn’t want to hear anymore; he didn’t want to hear anything. At this moment, he only wanted to take Tang Yiqing away; he wanted Tang Yiqing to return to his side.

Shen Mingzheng grabbed Shen Shanyu’s hand and tried to barge in, craning his neck to look inside. “Tang Yiqing! Tang Yiqing, come out! You can’t ignore the child! I’ve brought Shen Shanyu! Come out and look at the child!”

Shen Shuowen frowned. Just as he was about to speak, a small figure rushed over. He was covered in flour and stood in a defensive posture. “My mommy doesn’t want to see you! Leave quickly! No one is allowed to take my mommy away!”

Shen Mingzheng was dazed. Before he could react, Shen Shanyu beside him immediately began to howl. “He’s not your mommy, he’s my mommy!!! You’re a child that nobody wants!! Tang Yiqing is my mommy! He’s my mommy! I want my mommy!”

Shen Shanyu began to wail, charging inward like a little calf. Inside the house, Tang Yiqing had already stopped making desserts. When Shen Mingzheng said his first word, he had heard it and knew it was him.

He only wanted to hear what they would say and had no intention of seeing Shen Mingzheng again. The outcome was settled, and there was no longer any need. But when he heard Shen Shanyu’s voice, he couldn’t help but pause. Wasn’t this too cruel for him…?

“Tang Yiqing! How can you be the mother of He Chenguang’s child!! Tang Yiqing!” Shen Mingzheng had suffered too many blows and was determined to see Tang Yiqing no matter what.

Shen Shuowen’s mood was already poor, and now he was even colder. He truly didn’t want another Alpha in their family. Tang Yiqing’s many years of history with his brother forced him to be on guard.

At the door, the two S-class Alphas both released their pheromones in a confrontation, neither backing down. At this point, Shen Shuowen spoke up. “Didn’t Mother tell you? Shen Shanyu is not your child. He is He Chenguang’s child, but he was switched at birth. Four years ago, you weren’t with Tang Yiqing either. The one with Tang Yiqing that night was me.”

Shen Mingzheng stopped moving, for a moment seemingly unable to understand. “What did you say?”

The noisy doorway fell silent. Shen Shuowen calmly stated it once more.

“I said, Shen Shanyu is not your child. He is the child of He Chenguang and Zhou Yuzhe. At birth four years ago, He Chenguang switched the two children. Furthermore, four years ago you weren’t with Tang Yiqing. It was me that night, so Yiqing was pregnant with my child. Do you understand now?”

Shen Mingzheng was completely stunned. This long paragraph of words looped continuously in his mind. “You said Shen Shanyu isn’t my child… you said that night it was you and Tang Yiqing…”

Shen Mingzheng kept muttering to himself, repeating these words in his head until he felt dead inside. He suddenly seemed to lose all his strength, yet he continued to chew over these few sentences, trying to grasp their meaning.

“I thought Mother would have told you. It seems she hasn’t,” Shen Shuowen said.

“She didn’t say…” Shen Mingzheng murmured, the image of Lin Ruizhi’s several hesitant expressions appearing in his mind. So she found it too shameful to tell him… Mother probably hadn’t expected him to show up at the door directly…

In this instant, Shen Mingzheng suddenly wanted to laugh—laugh at how much of a joke he was.

“Brother, can you say it again? What exactly does that mean?” Shen Mingzheng looked at Shen Shuowen, his eyes devoid of any expression, filled only with a total blankness.

Shen Mingzheng couldn’t accept this reality, but Shen Shanyu seemed to have understood. He suddenly burst into loud wailing, constantly crying out for his mommy.

Tang Yiqing stopped his movements, feeling he could no longer focus on kneading the dough. Even though he was truly disappointed in Shen Shanyu and had decided never to care for him again…

He had told himself countless times that he had become cold-hearted toward him and had let go, but hearing his wails, he couldn’t help but feel a pang in his heart.

Logically speaking, Shen Shanyu was also a victim in this game played by adults. This scene before them was truly cruel for him.

From the side, Shen Zeqi saw Tang Yiqing’s reluctance. He stepped forward and patted his arm to comfort him. “Stay here. Don’t move.”

Shen Zeqi went over. He wanted to get rid of Shen Mingzheng quickly. Who had caused this situation? Wasn’t it Shen Mingzheng himself?

Why should Tang Yiqing have to bear this pain in the end? He was the victim.

Tang Yiqing watched Shen Zeqi’s retreating back. He was hesitant and conflicted, but eventually decided to go see Shen Shanyu, even if just to comfort him…

His head was a bit of a mess, but just as he was about to reach the door, Tang Siwen blocked him. The boy hugged his leg, his eyes red. “Mommy, don’t go with them. Don’t go.”

Tang Yiqing seemed to wake up instantly. He crouched down and immediately pulled Tang Siwen into his arms. “Mommy isn’t going. Mommy only has you as my child.”

Shen Shanyu was a victim, but Tang Siwen was even more of one. No one could go back to the past to endure those four years for him. If he went over now, the scene would only become worse.

Only a complete severance from the past would be good for everyone.

At this time, Shen Zeqi had reached the door. The dazed Shen Mingzheng was still waiting for Shen Shuowen to repeat himself, seemingly hoping for a different answer.

“Mingzheng, not everything can be forgiven. No one is obligated to wait in place for your apology,” Shen Zeqi said, unusually serious for once. “The situation is already absurd enough, isn’t it? This is the truth. Accept your fate.”

Shen Mingzheng looked at Shen Zeqi. “Why are you here…”

Shen Zeqi smiled. “I’m already a member of this family. You don’t have a chance anymore. There will be no place for you in this home. Go now. The child isn’t yours. Shen Shanyu isn’t yours. The former Zhou Mo is now called Tang Siwen. Do you understand?”

Shen Mingzheng’s body swayed. He felt like he was going to go crazy. Shen Zeqi quickly repeated, “Neither of the children is yours. You raised a child for He Chenguang for four years. Go find He Chenguang now and tell him that being the child’s stepfather might still work. No, not ‘might work’… he’ll definitely agree.”

With those words, and regardless of what Shen Mingzheng wanted to say, Shen Zeqi closed the door with a loud “bang.”

Of the two figures, big and small, one was wailing, and blood seeped from the corner of the other’s mouth—a result of extreme internal agitation damaging his heart.

Shen Mingzheng leaned unsteadily against the wall, then his body slid down to the floor.

At this moment, the world collapsed before his eyes, and he fell into a bottomless abyss.

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