novelaction Chapter 239 Regret and Self-blame
Chapter 239 Regret and Self-blame
"Brother, sister-in-law, I'm sorry. I didn't know she'd switched Siyi!" Su Hao's face was filled with guilt. He lowered his head, not daring to look his brother and sister-in-law in the eye. He felt like a sinner, having been deceived by Li Minmin all these years without realizing her scheme, leading the entire family into this predicament. He felt deeply sorry for his brother and sister-in-law.
"You don't know, so don't feel sorry for us. Live a good life in the future. The woman who gave birth to your son should not be dead, but we really can't find her anywhere." Han Shuqiong looked at Su Hao's self-blaming expression, feeling very reluctant. This younger brother still respected her, his sister-in-law.
She knew that Su Hao was also a victim of this conspiracy. He had not lived happily these years and had been living in lies. She hoped that Su Hao could let go of the burden in his heart and start a new life.
Moreover, after their investigation, the mysterious woman who gave birth to Su Hao's son should still be alive. This may be the only comfort for Su Hao.
"Sister-in-law, is this true?" Su Hao suddenly raised his head, looking at her with surprise. A spark of hope rekindled in his eyes, an anticipation for the unknown, a longing for a possible reunion. He had originally fallen into deep self-blame and despair, believing that his own confusion had led to the death of an innocent woman. Now, his sister-in-law's words were like a ray of light in the darkness, illuminating his heart.
"Well, we really can't find out where she went," Han Shuqiong said with some regret. They had mobilized every resource and method, but the woman seemed to have vanished from the face of the earth, leaving no trace. This made her feel very helpless. She knew she might still be alive, but she couldn't find her whereabouts.
"I understand. I'm glad she's not dead!" Su Hao breathed a sigh of relief, a relieved smile on his face. As long as the woman was still alive, it was enough for him. He could rest assured, no longer tormented by the condemnation of his conscience. Otherwise, if an innocent person died because of his actions, his heart would never be at peace.
"Well, yes, as long as you are not dead, it means you are still alive somewhere. If you are destined, you will definitely meet again." Su Shiqian walked forward and patted his brother's shoulder comfortingly.
He hoped that in this way, he could give Su Hao some strength and comfort, and make him believe that fate might allow them to meet again at some unexpected moment.
"Thank you, big brother." Su Hao's eyes were filled with respect. His big brother had always been his role model, his majestic figure like a beacon, guiding him in his direction. At this moment, he looked at the overflowing happiness between his big brother and his wife, and his heart was filled with mixed emotions.
He was so envious of the genuine affection between his elder brother and his wife, while his own marriage was like a barren desert. The woman he married was never the one he loved, and this marriage was like a shackle that kept his heart imprisoned in the abyss of pain.
Because of this, he had always taken a laissez-faire attitude towards the woman and never asked about her affairs. However, he did not expect that his decision would be like opening Pandora's box, giving her the opportunity to commit so many evil deeds that hurt his family.
Su Hao's gaze slowly shifted to Su Siyi, his eyes filled with heartache. This child was his true niece. He felt a surge of guilt. It was his negligence, his fault, that had left her adrift for so many years, enduring countless hardships. He couldn't imagine how she had struggled to survive during those lonely and helpless days.
"Siyi, I'm sorry. It's my fault for not judging you well enough! I've made you suffer!" Su Hao's voice trembled slightly, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from the depths of his soul.
"Uncle, this isn't your fault. Don't blame yourself." Su Siyi felt a pang of pain in her heart as she watched her uncle's painful, self-blaming expression. She could clearly sense the torment in his heart, a deep sense of self-condemnation that nearly consumed him.
"No, it's all my fault. If I hadn't been so easily manipulated, she wouldn't have had the chance to enter the Su family!" Su Hao's brows furrowed, his eyes filled with regret. He kept replaying the past in his mind, and those details he had overlooked now became sharp blades that pierced his heart.
"Uncle, you can't easily avoid someone else's deliberate schemes. It's already happened, and we don't blame you. Just live your life well, and we'll be happy!" Su Wenying walked over and gently patted her uncle's shoulder, her eyes filled with comfort. She knew her uncle had endured too much, and she couldn't let him be overwhelmed by guilt any longer.
"Xiaoying, thank you. I understand. I will cheer up. Today is the homecoming party for our little princess of the Su family. I should be happy." Su Hao looked around at the concerned eyes of every family member around him. Those eyes were like the warm sun in winter, gradually dispelling the haze in his heart.
He secretly swore in his heart that what had happened could not be changed, and he could not let the mistakes of the past continue to torture himself. In the future, he would treat his family well and cherish his present life.
Thinking of this, Su Hao thought of his son again. Now that he knew that the woman was not his son's mother, it was time to take his son back. Over the years, he found that the mother and son acted very close in front of him, but behind his back, he saw her treat her son badly many times. At that time, he thought it was just some minor conflicts, and for the sake of superficial family harmony, he chose to send his son abroad. Now thinking about it, everything has an answer. No wonder she treated her son like that. It turned out that he was not her biological son, so this attitude was not surprising. It's time to let the child return to him.
"Now that those who need to be cleared out have been cleared out, I officially declare that our Su family's eldest daughter, Su Siyi, has officially returned to the Su family. Please bear witness. From now on, that Li Cuicui is no longer a member of our Su family." Su Sheng's resonant voice echoed through the banquet hall, his face brimming with joy. Today's turmoil had finally subsided, and a huge weight of relief had fallen from his heart. Looking at the crowd below, his eyes revealed majesty and pride.
Everyone present remembered today's events vividly. The sudden appearance of those men in black, menacing and aggressive, threatened to turn the Su family upside down. But who could have imagined that Su Wenxin alone could easily resolve the crisis? This scene shocked everyone, demonstrating that the Su family's strength far exceeded their imaginations.
Even the tip of the iceberg they had seen of the Su family was already difficult for them to accept. At this moment, one thought was deeply imprinted in everyone's mind - the Su family was definitely not a family they could easily offend.
Boss Hu stood in the corner, looking confused. He never expected things to turn out like this.
"Boss, what should we do now?" The assistant also looked incredulous, staring at everything around him with wide eyes.
"What should I do? I'll beat that fake girl every time I see her from now on." Boss Hu said with rage, his face flushed red, gritting his teeth. He felt like a clown today, being played around by someone, and the culprit behind all this was the fake daughter.
"Well, but I can't say whether I can see them again!" The assistant said with some concern. After all, the Su family will definitely not let the two women go easily. It may not be so easy to meet them again in the future.
"Yeah, forget it. Fortunately, our losses aren't that serious. But you should investigate what kind of person this real daughter is. If possible, we should try to please her!" Boss Hu rolled his eyes and looked in Su Siyi's direction, making a small calculation in his mind. He was well aware of the power of the Su family. If they could establish a relationship with the Su family, it would be a huge benefit for them.
"Okay, I will definitely investigate it thoroughly. If we can get to know this real daughter, I think the Su family will definitely give us a lot of benefits." The assistant looked excited, as if he had already seen a bright future beckoning to them.
"Then, I'll leave it to you. You must investigate it thoroughly for me, but remember not to offend the Su family." Boss Hu warned seriously. He didn't want to bring disaster upon himself because of a small mistake.
"Don't worry, I will definitely be careful and won't offend the Su family." The assistant nodded repeatedly. He couldn't even hide from such a powerful family, so how could he possibly offend them? That would simply be courting death.
"Yaya, today we really had a big surprise. Second Young Master Su is so handsome. He just dealt with those men in black very quickly. I thought we were going to be in trouble today, but I didn't expect him to be so powerful." Xu Binglan pulled Liu Yashan's arm, her face flushed with excitement, and her eyes flashed with admiration.
"That's impressive!" Liu Yashan thought to herself. Of course cultivators are impressive. But today's news was truly explosive. It seemed their previous reports were far from accurate. Her brow furrowed slightly, a hint of doubt welling up in her heart.
"I really like the second young master of the Su family. I want to pursue him!" Xu Binglan's face was full of lust, with her hands clasped across her chest, as if she had fallen into a beautiful fantasy.
"Then come on, if you need help, tell me!" When Liu Yashan heard her say this, the corners of her mouth rose slightly. An idea came to her mind, but she did not show it, and just said it calmly.
"Really? Then give me some advice on how to make the second young master of the Su family more impressed with me!" Xu Binglan looked at Liu Yashan expectantly, her eyes full of desire.
"Don't worry about this for now. Today is not a good time. Let's go back and plan it carefully!" Liu Yashan looked at the Su family who were talking and laughing at the moment. She knew that now was not the time to disturb them.