Qin Han sighed, a hint of bitterness in his eyes.
"Indeed. Now that you've entered the Yin-Yang Academy and have the powerful protection of Yin-Yang Academy Elder Shao, not even the Shi family will dare to act against you. You've risen through the heavens and become a silver-medallion student. You've soared far away from the troubles of the Azure Net Nation. This is a good thing. Whether it's as the head of the family or as a father, I feel very proud and gratified. "
Proud? Gratified?
Qin Yi's indifferent gaze swept over Qin Han's face.
"Xiao Yi, perhaps you think that I hold a deep grudge against you. Because you made me lose face in front of the academy's elders, and I couldn't find a way out. Indeed, the academy's Elder Shao's actions had embarrassed me. But compared to the suffering and humiliation I've endured over the years, Elder Shao's little humiliation is nothing. "
At this point, Qin Han also let out a long sigh. It was as if saying these things was also a kind of psychological release for him.
"The Qin family appears to be glorious on the surface, but in the end, the rise and fall of the Qin family depends on the attitude of the Shi family. The Shi family is one of the strongest of the six pillar families. They are many times stronger than the Qin family. You were the one who passed the Yin-Yang Academy exam. Why did your younger brother, Qin Xiang, have to be forcefully transferred? You only know that I forcefully ordered you to hand over the academy's quota. But you definitely don't know that the Shi family had already set up a trap for you.
"You only know that you've been shackled by the title of an illegitimate child since you were young. You've enjoyed less than a third of the resources of a direct descendant. But you don't know that because of your intelligence, the Shi family has always viewed you as a thorn in their side. Without the title of illegitimate child, the Shi family wouldn't have let you live until now.
"What you said before was correct. As the head of the family, I've been unfair. As a father, I've been biased. You loathe me, but I've reaped what I sowed. But … everything I've done has been to protect the family, to protect you.
"Given your hot-blooded youth, you must feel that I have no backbone. Why didn't they resist the Shi family's oppression? Why didn't they fight back? Yes, if I had a choice, how I would want to settle this debt of gratitude and enmity with the Shi family. Who cares if they live or die? "
"It's a pity that I'm the head of the Qin family. I shoulder the inheritance of the family and the great responsibility of the rise and fall of the family. It's easy for a person to die, but the difficult part is to endure humiliation and live on! "
At this point, Qin Han's expression became relaxed.
"Alright, I've never said these words to anyone before, and I won't mention them again in the future. I'm not asking for your forgiveness. I just want to tell you one thing before you leave. In this cruel world, if you're not strong enough, you can either die or learn to live like an ant in the cracks! "
Qin Yi was silent. With his insight as a person who had lived two lives, he could already tell that Qin Han was not lying. This caused his impression of this man to change a little.
Perhaps he was not a competent father, or perhaps he lacked the charisma of a family head.
But —
There was no doubt that the man in front of him had his own difficulties. He was only using a method of enduring humiliation to protect his family, to protect everything he wanted to protect.
As an illegitimate son, perhaps he did not receive such a strong fatherly love from his father. But he had to admit that perhaps this was indeed Qin Han's way of silently protecting him!
Qin Yi originally thought that he had a good understanding of this world. But at this moment, he realized that things were not as simple as they seemed.
Hatred? Disgust?
Obviously, these emotions were no longer necessary.
However, it was unrealistic to say that the estrangement between father and son could be instantly repaired with a few words.
"I have a question." After a long time, Qin Yi finally spoke.
"Is it about your mother?" Qin Han's eyes flickered. "You asked this question once when you were six years old, and I slapped you in the face. Since then, you've never asked again. I've never mentioned it either. "
Qin Han's tone was full of bitterness, his eyes were full of reminiscence. "Regarding your mother, I only remember that she was very beautiful, so beautiful that it was almost unreal. About her identity, her origin, her everything, until now to me is only a mystery. She appeared like the wind, and disappeared like the wind. If it wasn't for your existence, I would almost suspect that it was a dream. "
Qin Han slowly opened his palm. In his palm, there was an object the size of an index finger. Its surface was as smooth as jade, and it was scarlet in color. It looked a little like the fangs of a fierce beast, and also a little like the front of a sharp claw.
There was a small hole on the top of this object, and a light silver string was strung on it. It looked like a very unique pendant.
"This object is the only keepsake your mother left behind. She once said that she would give this to you when you were sixteen. Now it seems that she can't wait until you're sixteen. "
The pendant fell into Qin Yi's hand, quietly lying there. There was no spiritual power fluctuation, and no abnormal clues.
"Only a pendant? Did she leave no other words? "Qin Yi couldn't help but ask.
"No." Qin Han's reply was very simple and direct.
After saying that, his burly body stood up. It was obvious that his mood was much more relaxed.
After speaking his mind and handing over the keepsake of the pendant, the stone weighing down on his heart had been lifted.
Just as he reached the door, Qin Han remembered something. "Right, the clan received an invitation for you this evening."
"An invitation?" Qin Yi was startled.
"See for yourself." Qin Han raised his arm, and a gilded invitation landed on the table.
The Hidden Dragon's First Gathering?
Qin Yi's first guess was that this was a gathering.
The organizer of the gathering had signed off: Jiang Xinyue.
Qin Yi was naturally familiar with the surname Jiang. In the Azure Net Kingdom, that was the surname of the imperial family. It represented the royal family.
An invitation from the imperial family?
"Who's Jiang Xinyue?" Qin Yi couldn't help but ask.
Qin Han was startled and looked strangely at Qin Yi. "The renowned Seven Princesses of the imperial family. She's hailed as a martial prodigy that only appears once every hundred years in the Azure Net Kingdom. She's said to be the number one beauty of the Azure Net Kingdom! Haven't you heard of her? "
Qin Yi couldn't help but frown when he heard all these titles.
It sounded very powerful. How could such a high and mighty figure have anything to do with him?
Qin Yi wasn't the kind of youth who liked to fantasize. He wouldn't let his imagination run wild just because of an invitation. He wouldn't think that the imperial princess was paying special attention to him.
Each and every action of such an important person had a deeper meaning.
This so-called Hidden Dragon Gathering was most likely not as simple as it seemed.
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