The Supporting Male Characters Who Died Alone All Those Years Later

After the auction, the hot topic in City B shifted from Ho’s family canceling the marriage to whether the He family’s genuine He Dongchen.

Some people believed that the He family wasn’t lying. After all, over these 3 years, He Dongchen indeed seemed like a different person, nothing like the privileged young master groomed from childhood. If he was some returning home ruffian, then it all made sense.

Everyone tried hard to recall and listed out the absurd things He Bei had done over these 3 years, like often not understanding foreign languages and needing reminders, unlike the real He Dongchen who was proficient in three foreign languages.

People found evidence and then shook their heads, tut-tutting, saying, “See, how could someone like this be He Dongchen?”

Just as He Bei was relieved not to continue playing someone else, he heard these words and stomped in anger, complaining indignantly, “If I wasn’t lost, I would definitely be better than him!”

Mu Xue absentmindedly tugged at the corner of her mouth, “Yeah, you were always so smart from a young age.” Just not in serious matters, dropping out of high school and being idle.

Knowing the real He Dongchen had returned and had also become the CEO of Ruifeng, the person the He family needed to flatter and look up to, Mu Xue was greatly dismayed.

Equally reborn, she tried her best to tolerate her nausea and continue flirting with He Bei. How could He Dongchen climb to a higher position and make them all flatter him?

How?!

Mu Xue felt extremely embarrassed, feeling like trash in front of He Dongchen, only capable of doing disgraceful things that couldn’t be seen.

Beside her, He Bei was still complaining, “If I had received such a good education from a young age, forget about three foreign languages, I could handle ten!”

Mu Xue heard it and was somewhat dazed, then she bitterly smiled. Yeah, in my previous life, the outstanding He Dongchen would be even more outstanding after rebirth; while she, who had a miserable life in her previous life, continued to live a life of humiliation and dissatisfaction after rebirth.

She couldn’t help but think, should she really continue to retaliate against He Bei and waste this hard-earned lifetime?

“Mu Xue, what are you thinking?” He Bei blabbered for a while without getting a response. Turning his head, he saw Mu Xue sitting on the sofa in a daze, her expression changing constantly, especially the strange look she gave him when she finally looked up.

He Bei couldn’t help rubbing his arms and muttered, “Strange.”

Mu Xue suddenly smiled gently, stepped forward and hugged He Bei’s arm, coquettishly asking, “Now that your big brother is back and someone else is handling things up front, what about us?”

He Bei frowned, thought for a moment, and said, “I’ll talk to my Mom about it.”

Mu Xue smiled even more tenderly.

The grudge of a broken leg, why shouldn’t she retaliate?

If she didn’t retaliate, she wouldn’t find peace even if she were reborn several lifetimes.

***

Ruifeng Branch.

He Dongchen clocked in for work, listening to Feng Ruying reporting on the work.

After she finished, he nodded casually, “Well done, continue.”

Feng Ruying closed the files and smiled.

She had thought that the big boss would strive for excellence after returning to the country, but reality gave her a rude awakening.

Striving hard at work, that was impossible.

Pity her as a wage earner, holding the heart of the big boss, fearing that someday the company would collapse.

Just as she sighed, the receptionist called to inform her that the Ho and He families were visiting together.

Feng Ruying glanced at the big boss, who was lounging on the sofa playing games, waiting for instructions.

He Dongchen replied in passing, “Let them come up.”

Feng Ruying responded.

After a while, a crowd flooded into the spacious office; the He family couple, the reluctant He Bei, the Ho family couple, and the anxiously hopeful Ho Xuan.

“Dongchen!” When Ho Xuan entered, she saw her fiancé who had been missing for 3 years, and tears inexplicably streamed down her face. With a choked voice, she rushed towards him.

The Ho family looked on with relief.

Seeing the big boss furrow his brow, Feng Ruying immediately stepped forward, blocking the emotionally charged Ho Xuan with tear-filled eyes. “I’m sorry, I think you need to calm down.”

Ho Xuan was abruptly blocked by a beautiful young woman and snapped out of her daze, staring at the tall and aloof Feng Ruying as if she were a formidable enemy. “Who are you? I am Dongchen’s fiancée.”

Feng Ruying seemed oblivious to her hostility and smiled, saying, “That’s right, you are He Dongchen’s fiancée. Well, no, you were his former fiancée before the engagement was canceled…”

He Xuan nervously glanced at He Dongchen, about to explain, when the beautiful woman blocking her continued, “However, He Dongchen’s affairs are none of our boss’s concern.”

As she finished speaking, Mother He, who was a few steps behind, stepped forward excitedly and countered, “Of course it concerns us! Your boss is my son! He is He Dongchen! As a mother, can I still mistake my own son?”

Mother He looked at her eldest son still sitting on the sofa without getting up, furrowing her brows. “Where are your manners? Can’t you stand up when talking to your elders?”

He Dongchen scratched his temple, looking puzzled as he glanced around the office, observing the faces with various thoughts. He spoke lightly, “Elders? Where are these elders? I don’t see any.”

“He Dongchen!” Father He’s stern voice cut in as he pushed forward, speaking harshly, “I know you have grievances. You were angry about disappearing years ago, and we had He Bei take your place, but there were reasons for that. You know how important the cooperation with Ruifeng is for our He family!”

Father He had spent the whole day thinking, and it must be the reason why his eldest son was reluctant to acknowledge them!

As for this Gu Wenyu, he must have encountered a benefactor during his disappearance and inherited some inheritance.

Not only his father, but others also thought the same.

Father He looked at his son with a pained expression. “Why didn’t you come back these past 3 years? Did you soar to the top and forget about recognizing your parents?”

He Bei stepped forward reluctantly, saying, “Big brother, rest assured, I definitely won’t compete with you for anything. Your fiancée, I haven’t even touched.”

Ho Xuan glanced back at him with disdain; Not letting go of any opportunity to provoke me!

She took a deep breath, gazing affectionately at He Dongchen, her eyes filled with tenderness. “Dongchen, I’ve been worried about you for these past 3 years. Please don’t stay mad at us like this.”

Father Ho echoed her sentiments, “There must be some misunderstanding. Let’s all sit down and talk calmly. We can explain everything.”

One by one, they all wanted recognition.

Compared to their indifferent attitude in their previous lives, it was like night and day.

He Dongchen watched this ridiculous scene and suddenly burst into laughter, a hearty laugh that bordered on uncouth yet carried an undeniable air of elegance.

Feng Ruying felt inexplicably uneasy but concealed her emotions well, remaining as diligent and responsible as ever, ready to assist at any moment.

The others were bewildered by He Dongchen’s nonsensical laughter.

He Bei couldn’t contain his irritation and snapped, “What are you laughing at!? Stop laughing!”

He Dongchen halted his laughter, wiped a tear from the corner of his eye, and then looked at them, slowly curling his lips.

“Soar to the top and forget your parents?” He Dongchen looked at his father with amusement. “Everyone who fails to be recognized on my doorstep says the same thing when they get frustrated. I’m genuinely curious, how did you all coordinate your story?”

“You!” His father exploded in anger. What did he mean, saying we couldn’t be recognized and getting frustrated?

He Dongchen raised his hand to interrupt him, shifted his gaze to He Bei, and said teasingly, “Compete with you? To be blunt, what the He family has is not even enough to cover my annual charity donations.”

In his previous life, He Bei had a gold finger, effortlessly amassing a vast fortune. If initially it was a case of taking someone else’s place to fill in for the original owner’s identity, what about later?

When the original owner returned, the He family was already thriving and didn’t need Ruifeng’s cooperation.

Was He Bei continuing to occupy the original owner’s identity to be with his fiancée, Ho Xuan? Or was it reluctance to relinquish the fame accumulated over 3 years? Did he want to see the once lofty original owner scorned and exiled overseas by everyone?

He Dongchen looked at He Bei, whose face had turned ashen, satisfied with his response, then turned to the others. “Let me make it clear one last time. I am Gu Wenyu, not He Dongchen. If any of you wish to continue this entanglement, don’t blame me for being impolite.”

With that, he gestured to Feng Ruying. “Escort them out.”

“Understood.” Feng Ruying nodded, leaving no room for doubt among the group. “Please follow me.”

The He family and others were reluctant to leave just like that, but on someone else’s turf, they were no match for authority. Eventually, they were escorted out by a group of security guards, their faces grim.

Mother He had never been in such a sorry state, furious and pointing angrily at the Ruifeng gate. “You’ve become prosperous and forgotten your parents! You white-eyed wolf!”

(T/N: White eyed wolf = ungrateful/ ingrate)

Bystanders nearby, bewildered by the scene, wondered; Forgotten parents? White eyed wolf?

Feng Ruying calmly explained, “Please don’t mind. When the big boss was abroad, these things happened frequently.”

Then she addressed Father He and the others, “Forcing your way here for recognition, the boss didn’t lose his temper, showing great tolerance. Please be careful with your words and actions, and refrain from spreading any false information, or our legal team will be ready.”

With that, Feng Ruying turned and walked away, her posture straight, her high heels rhythmically clicking on the marble floor, as if to crush the pride of Father He and the others.

Bystanders suddenly realized, they were just here to cause trouble. It was a harsh reality; when poor people seek familial recognition, they face suspicion, but when the rich seek recognition, it’s considered good fortune. Now, He Dongchen’s status and wealth far outshone the He family, making them appear malicious.

He Bei was incensed by the blatant stares, feeling enraged. He kicked at the steps nearby, bursting out, “What a mess!”

***

Returning to the office, Feng Ruying found the boss standing by the French windows, hands in pockets, looking down at the scene below.

Even from behind, his satisfaction was palpable.

She hesitated for a moment, then approached step by step. From below, she watched Father He and the others leave in frustration.

He Dongchen glanced at her from the corner of his eye and spoke, “What do you want to ask? I’m in a good mood today. I’ll allow you one question.”

Feng Ruying opened her mouth, wanting to ask why he didn’t just request a paternity test to clear everything up. That way, once the truth was out, the He family wouldn’t keep coming back.

Having worked with the boss for 2 years, she knew he disliked wasting time on trivial or uninteresting matters.

The He family, on the other hand, seemed to thrive on it.

The boss appeared to care deeply about the He family.

Feng Ruying took a deep breath.

[I have a question! I have a question!] The system floated excitedly, [Boss, will you tell the truth? So excited!]

He Dongchen raised an eyebrow slightly, casually waving his hand to dismiss the bothersome system.

“I want to know,” Feng Ruying gazed into the boss’s deep eyes and asked earnestly, “Why have you always assigned me tasks that involve limited-time spending?”

[Huh???] The system, which hurriedly flew back, nearly dropped from the sky upon hearing that. What’s going on? Assistant Feng, what are you doing!

This wasn’t the time to ask questions like this, for the boss to reveal his inner feelings, for them to develop a close bond, and start showing affection publicly. Isn’t that what should be happening?

Assistant Feng, you’re missing the mark!

The system was frustrated beyond measure!