The Unloved Fake Young Master Is Pregnant with the Real Heir's Child - Chapter 3

Chapter 3: The Universal Outcast. You’re Not Allowed To Call My Brother Stupid.

This time, returning was not just about giving himself an answer; it was about protecting his poor elder brother. He still remembered how his brother, nearly 1.9 meters tall, looked curled up in front of his grave.

Spring rain lingered and all things were reviving, but his “silly” big brother had lain forever in the cold cemetery, keeping company with his icy tombstone.

Actually, Lu Yunchuan could understand his brother’s behavior. When the entire Fu family ignored the eldest son, Lu Yunchuan had always been the one to seek him out tirelessly, especially before the age of ten.

Fu Xici was eight years older than him. When their parents were too busy to care for him, it was his big brother who looked after him. It was only after entering middle school and hanging around with the wealthy heir Huo Yanxiu that he stopped clinging to his brother.

As a child, he didn’t understand what “stupid” meant. As he grew up, driven by vanity and pride, the fact that the Fu family had a “slow” eldest brother made him feel like he had lost face.

Fu Xici had gone to school to find him a few times and was treated as a joke. At that time, Lu Yunchuan had a fierce sense of self-esteem. After being mocked because his brother was “stupid,” he lost his temper, raised his fists, and beat the mocker half to death.

The school called his parents, and Lu Yunchuan was scolded mercilessly by Fu Kaijiang. Since then, he began to avoid his brother.

Thinking back, Lu Yunchuan felt he hadn’t been much of a person in his previous life. Although he didn’t reject or hate his brother like the others did, he rarely met him. He would rather gather with his fair-weather friends than go home to play with his brother. He’d offer a casual greeting upon returning home and then hide away; no one wanted to face a “fool.”

This was also the reason why he was pampered as the second son. If he had been more sensible and ambitious, the Fu parents would have groomed him as the successor before Fu Lingchuan was recognized, which was why they indulged him so much.

The eldest brother was already out of the running in their parents’ eyes. After all, they didn’t believe a “fool” who couldn’t even care for himself could shoulder the fate of the corporate group.

Looking back, after he was swept out of the Fu house and Fu Lingchuan became the heir-apparent, his big brother’s situation must have worsened. Perhaps this newly recognized True Second Young Master viewed the eldest brother as a stumbling block.

At this thought, Lu Yunchuan decided to stay no matter what. He wanted to see what kind of monster this “True Second Young Master” really was. He hoped the guy hadn’t done anything to his brother; if he found out otherwise, he would definitely retaliate.

On the surface, Fu Lingchuan was timid, obedient, and gentle, appearing to walk on eggshells in the Fu house, but in reality, he was full of schemes.

Originally, except for the sister and younger brother, the Fu family didn’t particularly dislike Lu Yunchuan, and the parents had no intention of kicking him out. But this real son kept acting weak and constantly implying that Lu Yunchuan would steal everything from him. Only then did the parents consider driving Lu Yunchuan away.

In his previous life, Lu Yunchuan was arrogant and ignored everyone, solving problems with his fists. But in this life, he was different. Having experienced the hardships of rural life and being treated like less than a human by his biological parents, he felt that being a “dog” in the Fu family was better than going back to suffer.

His goal was now clear: live for himself, make more money, utilize the Fu family’s resources to finish his education, and keep a close eye on his big brother.

He moved into his brother’s room. Though small, it was a hundred times better than that broken tile house in Lujiaba; he didn’t find it beneath him at all. So what if he gave the large suite on the second floor to Fu Lingchuan? Sooner or later, he would live in an even bigger villa—one all to himself.

After hugging his brother, Lu Yunchuan sat down, took out his phone, and opened WeChat. All messages were set to “Do Not Disturb” except for Huo Yanxiu’s pinned contact, which showed a new message.

Lu Yunchuan swiped open the chat. Huo Yanxiu asked: I heard the Fu family recognized their biological son. Are you okay?

Huo Yanxiu and Lu Yunchuan were childhood friends who grew up together; they were close enough to share a pair of pants. In his previous life, after he left the Fu family, Huo Yanxiu had called and invited him to stay at the Huo house. At the time, Lu Yunchuan was in a fit of rage and rejected the kindness, thinking that “high society” wasn’t all that and he could thrive on his own.

He didn’t expect that he would never see Huo Yanxiu again. All his belongings were sold for cash by his biological parents, including his expensive smartphone.

Seeing the query, he replied casually: I’m fine. I haven’t ended up on the streets yet.

Huo Yanxiu replied quickly: If they really kick you out, I authorize you to come to me. You know I’m an only child with no siblings; having you as a brother wouldn’t be bad.

Huo Yanxiu was the same age as him, just born earlier in the year, yet he already considered himself the elder brother. If Fu Xici wasn’t in the Fu house, Lu Yunchuan felt that seeking refuge with Huo Yanxiu would be a good choice. Unfortunately, he had to watch over his brother here.

The Fu, Huo, and Jiang families were the “Big Three” of the Beijing elite circle. The Jiang family was Jiang Wanyue’s natal family. The Fus intended for Fu Wangshu to marry Huo Yanxiu, but unfortunately, the Huo heir had no interest in marriage; his goal was the “stars and the sea.”

After a few casual lines, Huo Yanxiu said he wanted to come to the Fu house to see the commotion. Lu Yunchuan told him to come but to keep a low profile; after all, the Fu parents liked Huo Yanxiu very much.

Because the True Second Young Master came home today, the family members who usually went to work stayed home, including the eldest brother, who stayed in the room with Lu Yunchuan.

The brother didn’t speak. While Lu Yunchuan sat on the sofa chatting on WeChat, the brother sat at the computer desk reading. When Lu Yunchuan looked up from his phone, he could see his brother’s sharp, deep profile.

If his brother hadn’t been hit by a falling object while saving their sister as a child, he would definitely be the sole heir of the Fu family. It was a pity there were no “ifs” in this world. He saved his young sister regardless of the cost and became “stupid.” From then on, everyone looked down on him. Their parents seemed to have forgotten the cause and never spared him a second glance.

The brother was twenty-six, yet the family hadn’t arranged a marriage for him; he would likely be a bachelor for life. Lu Yunchuan sighed imperceptibly, thinking that if there were a chance, he would try to find a wife for his brother. At least then someone would accompany him and warm his lonely heart.

Around lunchtime, Huo Yanxiu arrived in his Lamborghini and sought out Lu Yunchuan immediately.

After showering, Fu Lingchuan was surrounded by the family in the bright hall on the first floor. Fu Kaijiang had called a family doctor to check him over, which made the Fu family feel incredibly distressed for him.

When Huo Yanxiu entered, the butler reported: “Master, Madam, the Young Master of the Huo family is here.”

Everyone looked toward him. The young man had an excellent aura and fashionable attire; the keys to his Lamborghini were spinning around his right index finger. He immediately spotted the timid boy surrounded by the family. A smile appeared on his handsome face: “He really is Uncle Fu’s biological son; that face looks just like Auntie Jiang.”

Indeed. No wonder everyone felt Lu Yunchuan didn’t look like the couple, though they never suspected it until now. Anyone looking at Fu Lingchuan would know he was their biological child; he perfectly inherited his mother’s beauty, with only his nose resembling Fu Kaijiang’s.

Fu Lingchuan stared at Huo Yanxiu for a few seconds before lowering his head. Fu Kaijiang and Jiang Wanyue greeted him with smiles: “Lunch is about to be served, Yanxiu, why don’t you join us?”

Fu Wangshu asked with a smile: “You’re certainly well-informed, Young Master Huo.”

Huo Yanxiu replied: Of course. Is there anything in the Beijing circle that can be hidden from me? Where is A-Chuan?

When Fu Wangshu heard him ask for Lu Yunchuan, her expression changed instantly: “I don’t know.”

The silent Fu Lingchuan looked at Huo Yanxiu several times before finally asking Jiang Wanyue in a small voice: “Mom, who is he?”

Jiang Wanyue held his hand: “That’s Huo Yanxiu, the only son of the Huo family. Our families are close. After you transfer schools, you’ll be in the same school as him.”

Fu Lingchuan nodded, remembering the name: Huo Yanxiu.

However, Huo Yanxiu’s attention was not on them at all. He was scanning the house for Lu Yunchuan. “A-Chuan isn’t hiding away crying, is he?”

Just as he finished speaking, Lu Yunchuan appeared at the door of the left corridor. He came in and closed the door behind him. “Who’s hiding and crying? I’m happier than anyone that Mom and Dad found their real son.”

Huo Yanxiu walked over and punched his shoulder. “You brat, you made me worry. Good to see you’re fine.”

Obviously, Lu Yunchuan’s appearance did not make the Fu family happy. The parents took their biological son toward the dining room without inviting Lu Yunchuan; they only invited Huo Yanxiu. “Yanxiu, let’s eat.”

Huo Yanxiu immediately saw the clues. His shrewd eyes landed on Lu Yunchuan’s face, and he replied with a smile: “Uncle and Auntie go ahead, I’ll chat with A-Chuan for a bit.”

Fu Lingchuan looked at Huo Yanxiu a few more times.

Lu Yunchuan spread his hands helplessly toward Huo Yanxiu: “As you can see.”

Huo Yanxiu leaned in and whispered: I see it. You’ve lost your favor. Do you want to come to the Huo house with me? I’ll definitely treat you like a real brother.

Lu Yunchuan smiled: “I’m not going. I have more important things to do.”

Huo Yanxiu was about to ask what was more important than being looked down upon when he saw Fu Xici carry a bowl from the kitchen back to his room.

Lu Yunchuan tilted his chin: “Someone in this family is bullying my brother. I have to find out who.”

Huo Yanxiu looked in the direction Fu Xici had left: “He’s just a fool, you still…”

Before he could finish, he received a light slap on the face. Lu Yunchuan warned him: “You’re not allowed to call my brother stupid.”

Huo Yanxiu covered his face, his eyes strange: “A-Chuan, you’ve changed. You weren’t like this before.”

Lu Yunchuan walked to the kitchen, took out a large soup bowl, and emptied the rice from the rice cooker. An eighteen-year-old boy is in his growing phase and can really eat. He still remembered the days with his biological parents where he couldn’t even get a full meal, chewing on plain buns every day—four or five at a time—while they complained he ate too much and gave him watery side dishes. If he wasn’t full, he drank water to fill his stomach.

To be honest, the Fu family’s guard dog ate better than he had. He held a massive bowl of rice, dumped the dishes the nanny had left for his big brother directly on top, and walked away. He asked Huo Yanxiu if he wanted to eat.

However, neglecting the Huo heir was impossible. The butler came to invite Huo Yanxiu again. Lu Yunchuan told him to go; this “future son-in-law” of the Fu family was a prize.

The nanny was stunned. Seeing the rice cooker was empty, she had to quickly wash more rice to steam.

After Huo Yanxiu was called away, Lu Yunchuan took the giant bowl of rice to his brother’s room. His brother was eating slowly. Lu Yunchuan put the bowl on the table and instructed: “Eat more, there’s more if it’s not enough. I’ll eat here with you every day from now on.”

In any case, as long as he could remember, his brother never ate at the table because he was slow at everything. After being scolded by their parents several times, he hid in his room for every meal. The nanny had formed a habit of leaving food for him. In this house, Fu Xici was dispensable; perhaps the home would be more harmonious without him.

Lu Yunchuan had gone from being the “beloved of thousands” to the “outcast of thousands.” He could now empathize deeply with his brother’s feelings.

His brother looked at him several times with chopsticks in hand before lowering his head to eat.

Meanwhile, after the Fu family invited Huo Yanxiu to the table, they began showering him with attention and introduced Fu Lingchuan. Huo Yanxiu looked at Fu Lingchuan a few times and said many polite things.

However, throughout his speech, he made it clear he didn’t want the Fu family to kick Lu Yunchuan out. He toasted Fu Kaijiang: “A-Chuan and I grew up together. Though he’s a bit willful, he’s a good person. I’ll have to trouble Uncle and Auntie to bear with him a bit more. If there’s ever anything he needs that you can’t provide, you can come to me.”

Fu Kaijiang looked at him with shrewd eyes: “Yanxiu, we know you’re close to Yunchuan, but that’s out of respect for our family. You know your Auntie and I like you very much.”

Huo Yanxiu understood perfectly. They didn’t like him; they liked his family background. But he still smiled and thanked them: “Thank you for your favor, Uncle and Auntie. I hope for my sake, you can be a bit better to A-Chuan.”

Hearing Huo Yanxiu say “A-Chuan” repeatedly, Fu Lingchuan, who had been playing the “good boy” role, finally couldn’t help but speak. He lowered his head, his expression extremely aggrieved.

His voice was very low, even sounding tearful: “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have come back and stolen everything that belongs to him. If you don’t like me, I can leave. I’ll go right now…”

He finished and put down his chopsticks to stand up. Fu Kaijiang pressed him back down: “I spent five hundred million to save you. If anyone leaves, it’s him. Why should you? You are the biological son of your mother and me. We already owe you eighteen years; how could we let you suffer more?”

Fu Yunzhou chimed in: “Fu Yunchuan is nothing. He’s the one who stole everything from you. It’s only right he gives your life back to you. You are my real brother. If you don’t like him, you can ask Mom and Dad to kick him out.”

Huo Yanxiu: …F*ck, what a disgusting black-hearted lotus. And I thought he was some simple, kind country kid.

He’s already starting to drive A-Chuan away? This thing is so disgusting; can the blunt-minded A-Chuan even outplay him?