Chapter 42: The Aloof God Is Unattainable (17)
The Lunar New Year is the most joyous holiday in China, but even on this festive day, unpleasant things still happened.
—Huo Xian’s parents learned that a boy liked Huo Xian.
Just as Huo Xian remembered from his previous life, his family of three went to his maternal grandparents’ house for the New Year, where they encountered a gossipy relative. The relative’s daughter was in the same school as Huo Xian, and overheard He Wenqu and Huo Xian having a “private” conversation. It became a topic of gossip that day.
“Gossip” is a bit of an understatement; the relative’s voice was far from quiet.
The Xu family was also a prominent family in Haicheng. Many guests visited during the New Year. In Huo Xian’s past life, his parents were essentially publicly shamed by the gossipy relative in front of many people. While wanting to protect the original owner, Huo Xian’s stern father could only sternly reprimand him and tell him to leave, which backfired. The original owner admitted in front of everyone that he liked He Wenqu, causing his parents to lose face and the Xu family to lose face as well. Returning home, the original owner, consumed by his feelings, mistakenly believed that He Wenqu had fallen out with his parents, leading to his subsequent “treatment” by a psychologist.
Huo Xian thought that only You Zi’an was hiding behind the magnolia tree when he spoke with He Wenqu; he hadn’t expected a little rat…
Now, Huo Xian and his father were facing the malicious relative.
“…Third Brother, it’s not that I’m saying this, but the academic pressure on kids these days is huge. But they should find healthy ways to vent. Why would they follow those trendy… uh… you know… homosexual relationships? Is that what it’s called?” The gossipy relative’s ugly face was on full display.
Huo Xian’s father’s face darkened, “Nonsense.”
The gossipy relative feigned helplessness, “Third Brother, I’m not making it up! I have pictures here, let me show you?” He reached for his phone, unlocked it, quickly opened the saved photos, and shoved them in front of Huo Xian’s father, not giving him a chance to react.
Seeing this, Huo Xian’s father’s entire face turned black. Others were also peering over. He was about to speak when Huo Xian coldly and calmly said, “Is that all?”
“Huh?” The gossipy relative looked at him in confusion.
“Did you catch us holding hands or kissing?” Huo Xian asked calmly.
The gossipy relative: Of course not.
“We had ‘look and tell’ stories in elementary school. Are you making assumptions based on a picture?” Huo Xian’s voice was flat, but filled with sarcasm.
Those who had leaned in to look at the photos chuckled. The gossipy relative felt a bit annoyed, sneered, “Dare you say this boy didn’t say he liked you? Should I show you the evidence?”
Huo Xian tilted his head, asking, “So?”
The gossipy relative raised his chin higher, his tone sarcastic, “At such a young age, why learn something like homosexuality? Isn’t it disgusting and shameful for your parents…”
“Let me interrupt,” Huo Xian interrupted him, his eyes slightly cold. “Firstly, secretly recording someone’s conversation is an invasion of privacy, and I have the right to sue; secondly, even if I did something wrong, my parents and grandparents will handle it; thirdly, my parents are very open-minded. Even if I do like boys, their first reaction would be concern, not shame; finally, if you really have a recording, you should know if we were actually… engaging in that behavior.”
His words were calm and collected, without any nervousness. The onlookers secretly nodded in approval. While some were curious and waiting for the drama, most were impressed.
The gossipy relative was speechless, his face alternating between green and white. He had wanted to humiliate Huo Qingping in front of everyone, but Huo Qingping’s son had effortlessly turned the situation around, making the relative look like a clown.
Laughter filled the air. The gossipy relative’s face flushed red, and he scurried away.
Although Huo Xian’s father’s face was no longer black, he was clearly troubled. Huo Xian knew his father had picked up on his attitude towards homosexuality from his retort to the relative, especially considering He Wenqu had waited for him at the entrance of the residential area several times, which his father had seen.
As he expected, after returning home, his father asked him about his relationship with He Wenqu with a serious face.
Huo Xian’s mother only learned about this little incident before they left. She was clever and immediately understood her husband’s concerns. Even so, she frowned slightly at his overly serious attitude and looked at Huo Xian with concern.
But Huo Xian didn’t flinch, meeting his father’s gaze, calmly answering, “Classmate.”
“Just classmates?” Huo Xian’s father pressed.
Huo Xian didn’t get angry, nodding slightly, “I don’t intend to start a relationship yet, don’t worry.”
Huo Xian’s father felt a little awkward but still said sternly, “…Your mother and I aren’t old-fashioned. At your age, it’s normal to have feelings for girls.”
Huo Xian knew his father’s emphasis was on “girls,” which was a veiled reminder, but he remained calm, “Dad, you’re overthinking.”
Huo Xian’s father thought, Am I really overthinking?
After a long silence, Huo Xian’s father finally couldn’t help but ask about the “boy confessing to him.”
Huo Xian admitted it frankly, “Yes, he confessed.”
“What?!” Huo Xian’s father exploded.
Huo Xian’s mother quickly pulled him back, “Calm down.”
Huo Xian tilted his head, asking questioningly, “Dad, are you surprised because someone confessed to me, or because it was a boy who confessed?”
His question stunned his father, who began to consider the difference between the two questions. Undoubtedly, his father chose the latter.
“I’m so outstanding, isn’t it normal for boys to like me?” Huo Xian said.
Huo Xian’s father & mother: “…”
The couple, who had raised Huo Xian for sixteen years, realized their son was a little… narcissistic.
But, there was no refuting it.
Honestly, the original owner’s background meant he had grown up in an academic environment, inheriting excellent genes from his parents. He was exceptional, and if it weren’t for wanting him to have a normal childhood, he would have skipped grades long ago.
Thinking of Huo Xian’s incredible scores in the mid-term and final exams, and his height and appearance that were no less impressive than those of a celebrity, Huo Xian’s mother thought her son was perfectly right.
Huo Xian’s father could rationally accept his son’s explanation, but still felt uneasy; he couldn’t explain why, but he was uneasy.
Huo Xian wasn’t planning to reveal his sexual orientation now. He didn’t have any plans to find a boyfriend, at least not in the next few years.
…
Even though Huo Xian avoided the biggest crisis in the original owner’s past life, he couldn’t ignore what happened to the original owner. Some people simply don’t deserve to be therapists.
“Some people” refer to He Yunjia, the psychologist at the Bo’ai Psychological Counseling Studio, and his assistants Chen Rong and Yang Hao, the culprits who drove the original owner to the brink in his past life.
Bo’ai Psychological Counseling Studio was He Yunjia’s private studio. Although young, he had strong professional skills, so many people sent patients to his studio.
However, He Yunjia and his two assistants were perverts.
Perverted psychologists are even more perverted than ordinary perverts. It sounds a bit circular, but it’s true.
While his parents were out, Huo Xian went to the residential complex where He Yunjia’s studio was located. Yes, a residential complex. He Yunjia’s family was well-off; he was a wealthy returnee from overseas. As he said, being a psychologist was just a way to pass the time. Therefore, his private villa served as his studio. The villa was secluded and private, which greatly facilitated the studio’s “treatment.”
“[Huo Xian, if it’s just accessing He Yunjia’s computers and villa surveillance, I can do it remotely. Why did you come in person?]” Huo Yuan asked in confusion.
Huo Xian replied, “[Some things we can’t handle directly.]”
“[What?]” Huo Yuan asked.
“[He Yunjia received a couple two days ago, the husband’s surname is Zhang, and the wife’s is Lin. Remember them?]” Huo Xian asked slowly.
Huo Yuan wasn’t good at remembering faces, but he was good at other things. Moreover, this couple had a serious argument during their consultation, and the husband beat his wife, because she had fallen in love with another woman.
After getting an affirmative answer, Huo Xian continued, “[Both of them are strong-willed people. Physically, the wife is no match for her husband. From the husband’s attitude that day, it can be seen that he still has feelings for his wife, and wants her to change her mind. Without a doubt, the wife will be sent to the studio by her husband for forced ‘treatment’. ]”
Huo Yuan was half-understanding, then suddenly thought of something, “[At midnight, He Yunjia received a call saying he would wait at home… The husband made the call. So, you’re here to save someone?]”
“[Half right,” Huo Xian said.
“[What’s the other half?]” Huo Yuan was very curious, then whispered, “[Huo Xian, don’t just say half of it. I don’t understand human beings yet. I don’t understand your complex human thoughts.]”
Huo Xian chuckled, “[The wife will definitely not be sent willingly, and she may be drugged, etc. He Yunjia’s studio is a den of wolves. What I need to do is save the woman before the husband sends her into that den, and hand the evidence of He Yunjia’s crimes to the husband.]”
“[Why give it to him? Why not expose it online? And I’ve already reported it anonymously, the government will crack down on illegal activities, won’t they?]” After several months of legal education from Huo Xian, Huo Yuan’s legal awareness had greatly improved. He paused, then said with a subtle tone, “[Huo Xian, illegally accessing someone else’s computer is also a crime.]”
Huo Xian: “[…]”
“[Cough, I was careless. I admit my mistake, and I won’t do it again.]” Huo Xian felt a little embarrassed.
“[You need to write a self-criticism!]” Huo Yuan suddenly had an idea, seizing the opportunity to make a demand.
“[…Okay.]” To set a good example, Huo Xian could only suffer a little.
“[It must be at least 800 words!]” Huo Yuan continued to make demands, and before Huo Xian could negotiate, he added, “[You told me, we can’t cross the legal line. We have to be law-abiding good citizens!]”
“[…Okay.]” Huo Xian felt a little pain in his toes—he had brought this upon himself. Tsk.
After their banter, Huo Yuan remembered his previous question.
Huo Xian didn’t play coy and explained, “[He Yunjia’s computer and surveillance videos contain many victims, and it’s not suitable to make them public, otherwise, it may cause secondary harm to the victims; you anonymously reported it last night, and I’ve been monitoring He Yunjia. The police haven’t arrived yet. I came to see if I could stop the couple; as for the evidence I showed the husband, I edited it and blurred the faces of the victims, otherwise, given his determination to send his wife for ‘treatment’, he wouldn’t easily give up.]”
“[So that’s it. Huo Xian, you’re so smart and thoughtful!]” Huo Yuan became a fanboy.
Huo Xian laughed. Actually, his considerations weren’t thorough, such as: it’s not appropriate for him to personally go to He Yunjia’s residential area.
Also, domestic violence is a pattern, not a single incident. Even if the wife was at fault, the husband hitting her to the point of nosebleeding in front of outsiders showed his violent nature. Huo Xian wasn’t going to meddle in other people’s family affairs, but he could give the wife a warning, and He Yunjia’s crimes were a good warning.
Author’s Note: Xian ge: I’m so outstanding, is there a problem with liking me?
Xian’s Fanboy Yuan Yuan: No, there’s no problem at all.
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Thank you to little fairy Ziju for throwing a landmine, love you all ^3^
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