Three Lives and Three Worlds [12]

The young man who came downstairs was only about twelve years old. With black hair and black eyes, he had fair skin and a remarkably handsome appearance, which easily endeared him to people.

Everyone downstairs felt this way, and this person was Yin Jiyu, the eldest grandson of the Yin family.

Upon seeing the eldest grandson, a proud and benevolent smile appeared on the old man’s face. An Meijun was also captivated by the young man’s demeanor. She secretly admired that this was the kind of young master cultivated by a prominent family. He was completely different from Yin Minglu, whom she had brought up from a humble background. Every gesture and action he made was exceptional.

At first glance, the young man noticed the child at the dining table who was eating with gusto. He exclaimed, “Wow, he’s so young!” The child appeared younger than he had imagined, and his manner of eating was also very adorable.

When the child looked back at him, the young man’s smile was warm and genuine. That familiar look from his memories made Yin Minglu’s gaze subtly change.

In the memories of the original host, he didn’t have a deep relationship with this cousin, but in the first half of his life, Yin Jiyu indeed played the role of a good elder brother.

However, Yin Minglu could never forget the moment when the truth was revealed. After the truth came out in the third life, the delicate girl who had been brought back home received sympathy and pity from everyone. This was because the original host was in good health, while the girl was fragile. Surprisingly, including the original host’s older brother and childhood friend, the attitudes of both families were unexpectedly unanimous. They all gave their warmth to the girl who had been switched, while blaming him.

Especially Yin Jiyu, the cousin. His beautiful face turned ice-cold, and he stood on the stairs, looking down at the original host with disdain. He coldly said, “Grandpa became ill because of you. Why did you come back? What qualifications do you have to come back?”

These questions pierced the original host’s heart, and what scared him even more was the terrifying light in his older brother’s pupils. What kind of eyes were those? Bloodshot and filled with emotions like hatred, pain, and regret. His jaw was clenched tightly due to anger, as if he were a wounded and resentful beast, teetering on the edge of an explosion, desperately restraining himself from lashing out.

The sight of those eyes, filled with so much hatred and coldness, left the original host terrified, and he rushed out of the house in fear. At that time, he naively believed that his older brother’s harsh words were due to their grandfather’s critical condition. Therefore, he felt guilty in his heart.

It was only when he witnessed a scene in the corner of the yard that he realized the truth:

Under a lush tree, the fragile girl and his older brother embraced each other. Her eyes were filled with tears as she poured out her emotions like a torrent. “Jiyu, I didn’t know you were my real brother. I know you don’t like me calling you that, but from now on, you’re my brother. We have no other relationship. You’re my good brother for life…”

“Fate is so fickle. I actually fell in love with you without knowing our true identities…” Tears streamed down the girl’s beautiful face, wetting the young man’s clothes as she choked, “Don’t blame Minglu. It was my adoptive parents who were blinded by greed and swapped our destinies. It’s not his fault… Let me call your name one last time. From tomorrow onwards, we are good siblings…”

Yin Jiyu’s face was full of suppressed pain as he hugged the girl. His strength seemed to want to crush this water-made person into his bones, so they would never part for the rest of their lives. Even though the girl tearfully forgave him and asked him not to bear a grudge, how could he not resent it? The depth of his love for the girl was beyond imagination, and the moment he learned the truth was like a bolt from the blue, deepening his resentment.

The original host, who had witnessed this scene firsthand, widened his eyes. He was left speechless, and the shock in his heart was overwhelming. But what was even more incredible was yet to come.

After his death, due to the inexplicable circumstances of his demise, he harbored resentment and his soul couldn’t move on. He wandered the mortal realm, witnessing everything that tore at his heart and soul.

Because he had no memories of his previous two lives, he didn’t understand how he had played his hand so badly at the end. He was full of confusion and regret. Although he had been switched at birth, he still had his accumulated connections and foundation in the aristocratic family. Even if he was driven out of the house, he shouldn’t have ended up in such a miserable state.

However, the circumstances of his death were not as simple as just one person’s shadow and methods. It was more like a group effort. Later, he learned that the girl named Yin Mingqin had a powerful charm. Even though she had fallen into the common world due to the twists of fate, after being brought back home, she received sincere apologies and love from both families. Her two brothers were extremely obedient to her, and even under her pomegranate skirt, there was a group of admirers who pursued her sincerely.

So, behind the scenes of the original host’s death, it was not just that cunning mother and daughter who were involved; it was a group of people!

They all held high positions and wielded power. They were either heirs to prestigious families or prominent members of exclusive clubs, or they were rising stars in the business world. They were not only wealthy but also possessed immense influence in terms of reputation, connections, and strength. They could be described as having the power to command the wind and rain.

However, these talented and accomplished individuals all had one thing in common: they were deeply attached to an outwardly beautiful but internally strong young woman. They felt sympathy and love for her troubled background and tumultuous fate, and they admired her talent and ambition. They were willing to support her unconditionally, even after getting married and having children of their own. They cared for her until their old age.

Among them was Yin Jiyu, the older brother of the original host in the affluent family, and his childhood friend who had grown up with him. They did not actively contribute to the original host’s demise but chose to watch from the sidelines when he was wandering the streets.

As a result, the original host’s life was ruined by the girl and her admirers, filled with misfortune. Even the male god who had spoken up for him on social media, due to expressing unconventional views, was attacked by the girl’s group of admirers and eventually grew tired of this circle, choosing to leave the country.

As he read the male god’s despondent words on Weibo, knowing that he had been affected because of him, the original host’s tears couldn’t be restrained any longer, flowing like a flood.

For some unknown reason, he continued to drift like a ghost in this world, wanting to see the ultimate fate of those who had caused his demise. However, as time went on, his soul became almost shapeless, and he was unable to witness their final outcomes.

He only saw that the girl often relied on the disease she had suffered from her mother’s womb, claiming that she had a weak constitution and couldn’t handle stress. Faced with the ardent pursuit of many admirers, whenever she couldn’t make a decision, she liked to use fainting acts to deceive them. Over time, a few genuinely loving individuals also refrained from pressuring her to make a choice. The girl spent her life hovering among multiple men, maintaining ambiguous relationships with them and greedily monopolizing their love.

Even her biological brother, out of love for her, remained unmarried for life, silently protecting her until his death.

“Don’t treat me this way. You all have families and careers now. Take better care of your wives and children. I won’t mind,” said the girl as she became a young woman. Despite her transformation into a married woman, her ethereal and tender face still radiated an affectionate and gentle light.

“Silly girl, what stubborn words are you saying? We love you!” Those men, no longer young, held her delicate hand, expressing their sincere love just as they had in the past. They had already given enough respect and dignity to their wives at home, which was sufficient.

Hearing their words, the girl smiled gently, showing her boundless contentment.

In her heart, she thought that although she had missed an opportunity in her previous life, giving Yin Minglu a chance to rise to prominence and become the Game King, in this third life, she had reclaimed everything she wanted. She finally achieved a perfect ending.

Good people did not receive good rewards, while the wicked enjoyed everything.

The original host eventually closed his eyes with regret. He had no strength left in his body, and he used his remaining hatred to gather his soul and send a message to his talent agency.

What’s even more ironic is that the original host didn’t know he was living in a cyclic story of three lives and three worlds. He didn’t know that the people who had pushed him off the cliff were his admirers from the first and second lives, and back then, they had loved him wholeheartedly.

If he had known, the original host would probably have harbored even more resentment.

After reminiscing about the past, Yin Minglu’s heart filled with a cold smile. Now, the original owner’s wealthy brother, Yin Jiyu, stood before him. He was wearing a black thin sweater, tall and with long legs. The phoenix-like eyes of the Yin family suited his face perfectly, making him look extraordinarily handsome. When he saw Yin Minglu, he even showed a smile.

At the age of twelve, he didn’t understand love yet, and he hadn’t fallen in love with his sister. He hadn’t gone hysterical over that illicit relationship. But thinking about his future actions, Yin Minglu couldn’t help but feel disdain. His way of expressing his likes and dislikes was to put down the dumpling in his hand and pick up the money gun filled with bullets.

Shhh… money rained down on the young boy’s face.

Because of his handsome appearance and charming personality, the young man who was always well-liked and lucky suddenly got sprayed with money. He looked at his uncle with confusion for a few seconds before hesitantly asking, “Uncle, does Minglu not like me?”

Whenever Yin Yunqiu mentioned his young son’s unusual behavior, he would tend to overthink. But after some consideration, he decided to stick to his own approach. “He likes you; that’s why he’s playing with you.”

Really? Why didn’t he believe it? The young boy silently brushed away the money from his shoulder.

The following behavior confirmed and deepened the young boy’s belief that his Second Uncle’s adorable little baby did not like him. When his Second Uncle was present, the child blinked his watery eyes and was willing to exchange a few glances with him. But when Second Uncle went to attend to the guests, the child continued nibbling on the dumpling in his hand, turned his back to him, and even showed him his little bottom.

Especially when he realized that his biological father had left, leaving only him, his older brother. The child’s expression instantly became as changeable as the weather, going from clear to cloudy in an instant. The wrinkled face of the little dumpling made Yin Jiyu increasingly think that his brother was clever and cute. He couldn’t help but want to tease him.

Because it was the New Year season, there were many visitors and guests. All day long, the Yin family had a constant stream of visitors, and people brought many gifts. The young man was fortunate to receive some gifts himself.

One of the big bosses, obviously a businessman, gave him a heavy golden pig. The young man held it, unsure if the child would like it, and said with a smile, “Minglu, call me ‘big brother,’ and I’ll give you this golden pig. What do you think?”

Yin Minglu continued to lower his head and nibble on his dumpling, ignoring him.

It seemed like he didn’t like it. The young man then carefully selected from the gifts and asked, “How about these turquoise beads, little brother? Do you want to play with it?” These were gifts from a relative who liked antiques, but in reality, the young man didn’t like these cold things; he just wore them because they looked good. But if his little brother liked them, he could modify the beads into two small strings, one for each of his little hands. The shimmering blue of the beads would surely make his brother look even more delicate and cute.

The little guy found him annoying, laid down on the sofa, turned over, and ignored him.

A string of rare and translucent turquoise beads, while not exorbitantly expensive, still cost two or three million. He casually offered them to the child to play with! An Meijun, who was listening nearby, couldn’t help but feel envious. She wished she could agree on behalf of Yin Minglu and rush over to grab the golden pig and the string of beads. After all, as long as Yin Minglu accepted them, they would eventually end up in her possession.

Seeing this stubborn child act as if he didn’t recognize the value of these gifts, An Mei Jun was getting anxious. She was afraid that the young man would regret his offer and glared at Yin Minglu, scolding him, “Minglu, why are you talking to your brother like this? It’s very disrespectful! Did your mother teach you to behave like this?”

What does it have to do with you?

Yin Minglu rolled his eyes and caught the young man’s attention. He said to An Meijun, “Auntie, don’t blame Minglu. He just met me today and isn’t familiar with me yet. It’s normal for children to be cautious around strangers.”

When he offered gifts, if the child had accepted them without hesitation, he might not have been very interested. After all, he was already twelve years old, and he wasn’t interested in constantly attending to a three-year-old. But since this child was becoming even less friendly towards him, the young man became even more enthusiastic.

Upon hearing this, An Meijun’s face stiffened. She thought, “Are you two related in distorting logic? No wonder you’re uncle and nephew; you both favor each other, like wearing filters.”

Actually, what she wanted to ask was, “Are you still giving these gifts of the golden pig and the beads?” That stubborn child Yin Minglu rejected them, and she, as a mother, was still present. Why didn’t you ask her if she wanted them? It was almost driving her crazy. But she didn’t want to speak up, as it was not customary for elders to ask juniors for gifts.

Because Yin Minglu completely ignored him, the young man could only regretfully take back the gifts. She watched as her prizes slipped through her fingers, making An Meijun so frustrated that her eyes seemed to be bleeding. She clenched her handbag tightly, and her fingertips turned white. She wished she could drag that stubborn child over and give him a good scolding.

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Author’s Note:

The main couple (CP) is the male god, who hasn’t appeared yet, and the rest are considered weak attackers?

(Don’t take sides; I’m panicking.)

This chapter has been slightly revised, and it won’t affect those who have read it or those who haven’t.

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