560 Fate-Changing Choice

The hostel was located at the end of the street. Only one room on the third floor had its light on in the darkness. Han Fei stood downstairs for quite some time before he walked upstairs. He avoided all the cameras and appeared silently outside one of the rooms.

The light slipped through the gap and shone on the corridor. Han Fei could hear a girl laughing through the door. The disease didnt ruin the girl. She was optimistic before her mother. Perhaps she thought that was the only thing she could do for her. Fu Yee and her mother were poor. On top of that, Fu Yees medical bill was heavy. However, when they were together, the small room felt like home.

Han Fei knocked on the door. He stopped avoiding the problem.

Who is it? Fu Yees mother called out. She had Fu Yee lay in bed while she walked to open the door. The doorknob turned, and the door opened slightly. As she prepared to pull the door back, the light inside the room lit up Han Feis face.

The mother, who had nothing but her daughter, stood in the lighted room, Han Fei, who appeared to have everything stood in the dark corridor. The half-open room door became a horizon that separated the two. The woman held the doorknob. She could not believe her eyes. She had pondered how shed react once she saw Fu Yi again. She thought she would be angry or lose her mind, but when it really happened, other than the initial shock, all she felt was detachedness.

She didnt scream or scold. She looked at Han Fei like he was a stranger. She asked, How did you find this place?

Fu Yee was trying to save a cat that day. I happened to pass by. When Han Fei spoke, the woman walked out of the room. She didnt wish for Han Fei to be in the same room as her daughter. The woman closed the door and stood with Han Fei in the dark.

I didnt come with malice. I just want to help Fu Yee. Han Fei lowered his voice. A childs heart was sensitive. He didnt want Fu Yee to hear these things, and he didnt want Fu Yee to believe that she had dragged down her mother. The woman didnt answer. She turned to walk down the stairs. Han Fei had to follow her.

The two left the hostel. The woman only stopped when they left the alley. She turned back to look at Han Fei. The eyes that were dull with life carried some hope.

Even if you dont come to find me, Ill go find you tomorrow. Ive taken care of our daughter for nine years. I want to make her the happiest girl in the world, but who would have thought fate would punish me? Fu Yees mother gripped her fists. She had suffered a lot. For the sake of her family, she had to face many challenges. Before I met you, I had a job, a life. But ever since I met you, everything was ruined. The woman smiled sadly, During the first year, I thought youd change and come back. But you have no humanity at all.

Han Fei kept telling himself that the woman was scolding Fu Yi and not him, but strangely enough, the memory world made it so that he was not only playing Fu Yis role but also had inherited the mans emotions.

You can kill me if you want, but can you wait until Fu Yees illness is cured?

The mention of Fu Yee thickened the despair in the womans eyes. The shell she put on before her daughter faded away. Her thin body leaned on the wall like she was crushed. Certain illness cant be cured.

I asked Fu Yee before, and she said she suffers from progressive muscular dystrophy. However, I did some research. This genetic disease often only affects males. Han Fei was rational, Is it possible that this is a misdiagnosis?

Weve seen many doctors. Weve found the best expert with the help of a Good Samaritan.

The word caught Han Feis attention. A Good Samaritan? Through interaction with the woman, Han Fei confirmed it was not Fu Yees mother who spread the flyer at the company. The culprit disguised herself as Fu Yees mother and slandered Han Feis name without even interacting with Han Fei. This person didnt want to solve the problem. She just wanted to make the problem bigger. In other words, the culprit couldnt care less about Fu Yee and her mother. She just wanted to destroy everyone related to Fu Yi.

Is the Good Samaritan a woman who is very beautiful but has a horrible voice? Is her surname Du? Han Fei was familiar with Du Zhus personality. The woman wanted to toy with Fu Yi until he died. She would do this personally because this was an entertaining game for her.

Thats right. The doctors surname is Du. How do you know?

Dont trust her.

Am I supposed to trust you then? Fu Yees mother shook her head. Actually, I dont trust anyone, but I dont have a chance.

Doctor Du aside, what did the other doctors tell you about Fu Yees illness?

They also said its a genetic illness.

Then did the other doctors tell you how much is needed to treat her? Han Fei really wanted to help Fu Yee. He wouldnt abandon Fu Yee because she was not as crucial as Fu Sheng.

Around 200000, but I have owed other people for helping with her treatment, so in total 400000. Fu Yees mother admitted. At that moment, the system rang. Notification for player 0000! Youve activated altar missionLifes Debt.

Lifes Debt: this is your lifes debt. You can choose to pay or deny it.

Mission requirement: Clear the debt within 72 hours!

Mission Completion Method 1: Take out 720000 RMB from your current family savings and hand it to Fu Yees mother.

Mission Completion Method 2: Once the debtors disappear, all the debts will disappear too.

Han Feis expression changed. This new mission was the choice Fu Yi faced in the past, to pay the debt, or to kill the debtors.

There were two details worth nothing. The first was Fu Yees mother only asked Han Fei for 400000, but the system required 720000 from Han Fei. This meant that Fu Yees mother owed more than she was telling Han Fei, and she didnt want to rely on him entirely.

The second was more crucial. The system limited Han Fei to getting the funds from his family savings. It limited Han Feis choices. He couldnt use these 72 hours to borrow money from others. He could only withdraw from his family savings.

Do you think the numbers too high? Fu Yees mother had her hope disappear when Han Fei didnt answer. Ive taken care of Fu Yee for eight years, and most of the time, she needs treatment

400000 RMB is too little. I did my research after leaving your home. The treatment needs at least 600000. Han Fei shocked the woman. She didnt think shed get the money from Han Fei. After all, Fu Yi was a heartless bastard in her eyes.

Three days, give me three days. Ill do my best to collect the money. Han Fei promised the woman. Three days later, I will come to you with 600000, but I have a small request.

What request? Dont tell your wife and company leader about this? Fu Yees mother looked at Han Fei coldly, Dont worry. I have no interest in destroying another persons family. I just want to protect my daughter.

You misunderstand me. Han Fei was honest. He knew Du Zhu would not let this go. Everyone at the company already knows. Soon, Ill lose my job. My favor has nothing to do with that.

Then what do you want from me? The woman was confused.

Stop contacting Doctor Du. She misdiagnosed Fu Yee, so she is not a good doctor. After I give you the money, you need to find a better doctor. Han Fei handed 5000 in his pocket to the woman, Fu Yee will get better.

Fu Yees mother stood there holding the money. She hadnt seen Fu Yi for eight years, and the man had changed so much. The change was more than superficial. Han Fei turned to leave. The system said, Notification for Player 0000! Youve paid 5000 of your debt. You have715000 left.

Thinking back to the Manager Mission, Han Fei believed Du Zhu approached Fu Yees mother disguised. Then with the fake intention of helping them, she slowly pushed Fu Yi to the edge. She finally created an opening for Fu Yi to kill Fu Yee and her mother personally. Du Zhu wanted Fu Yi to kill his own daughter, and for Fu Yis remaining family to live in permanent pain and despair.

What a vicious woman. Han Fei was a good observer after solving so many cases. He knew this was the perfect chance to regain the trust of Fu Yee and her mother. The only way Fu Yi can produce 700000 is to sell his house. Han Feis brain spun. Suddenly his vision blurred, and he almost fell to the ground. Han Fei touched his nose. Other than blood, there were other impurities. Han Fei wiped away the blood and took the bus home.

Before Han Fei entered his home, he adjusted his clothes. He didnt want to bring his outside troubles home. When he opened the door, Han Fei had a confident and warm smile. He smiled at Fu Tian, who rushed to open the door for him, and Fu Sheng, who sat beside the table. He felt reenergized.

Theres OT today? His wife came to grab Han Feis briefcase. You must be tired. You should wash your hands. The porridge is still warm.

Thank you. The family gathered around the table. Fu Tian silently placed the carrot in his bowl back into the pot. He was discovered by his mother. After being scolded, Fu Tian said stubbornly that hed create a world without carrots when he grew up. Fu Sheng studied while he ate. He was preparing to return to school. Han Fei didnt worry about Fu Shengs results. After all, the man would change the world. Han Feis expression turned strange as he glanced at what Fu Sheng was reading. Fu Sheng, what are you studying?

Im reading for my essays. Fu Sheng took a sip of the porridge and turned a page, I have had to experience so much stupidity, so many vices, so much error, so much nausea, disillusionment and sorrow, just in order to become a child again and begin anew. I had to experience despair, I had to sink to the greatest mental depths, to thoughts of suicide, in order to experience grace. Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha.

Sounds good. Han Fei had no other opinion.

The dinner soon ended. Fu Sheng returned to his room to study while Fu Tian insisted on playing hide-and-seek with Han Fei. At 10 pm, his wife coaxed Fu Tian to bed. Han Fei returned to his bedroom. He placed the mattress. As he prepared to sleep, suddenly, the blanket moved as his wife lay down beside him.

The floor is too cold. You need to get back to the bed. Han Fei sat up. His wife didnt move. She lay on the other side of the mattress. She stared silently at Han Fei for a long time.

Did something happen to you? Han Fei leaned against the wall and said nothing.

The room was quiet except for the ticking of the clock. After a long time, his wife turned away from Han Fei and pulled back the blanket. I feel like sleeping down here tonight.