ISWTDB Ch113

Chapter 113: My Husband Has a Split Personality (13, 14)

By the way, it was only two years after Ying Youjie came to the Ying family that the alias “Ming” was completely dropped. When he first introduced himself as Ming, he said it was the name he chose for himself because he felt that Ming represented darkness and suffering.

He even mentioned that if I dared to betray him, he would crush my soul or something like that. At the time, Ying Zhao thought this kid’s middle-schooler soul was burning fiercely, and it always made him want to laugh whenever he thought about it.

He still remember that due to the youth’s outstanding performance, he kept skipping grades in school. So two years later, at the age of fifteen, Ying Youjie had already advanced to his senior year in high school.

The school was quite a distance from the Ying family home. Although they could have bought an apartment near the school, Ying Zhao thought that given the child’s age, it might be better for him to be around his classmates.

Moreover, it was clear to him that despite the boy’s exceptional talent, he seemed quite obsessed with his grades. So, with a considerate mindset, he thought it might be better to endure a bit himself and let the boy live at school for a while, rather than having him commute every day.

After all, Ying Youjie would study late into the night. Although he had a photographic memory, the boy was still focused on more profound knowledge, saying it was to prepare for his university courses.

Ying Zhao couldn’t stop him, and he was reluctant to see him working so hard. So he mentioned to Ying Shu during their chat that he was considering letting Youjie board at the school.

However, he didn’t realize that one of the servants let it slip, which ended up reaching the boy’s ears. The boy mistakenly thought that Ying Zhao was tired of him and wanted to abandon him, and that boarding at school was just an excuse.

After a few days of repression, he actually went completely berserk. As a result, the more extreme personality, Ming, took control and barged into Ying Zhao’s study while he was working.

At that point, Ying Zhao realized that the boy had misunderstood him. He remembered Ming was furious, using the power within his body to smash everything in the study to pieces.

However, Ying Zhao didn’t mind. After all, nothing in this world was more important than his loved ones.

Ming grabbed Ying Zhao’s shoulders and yelled at him, asking why he wanted to abandon him, why he would even abandon him.

Seeing the bright pain in the boy’s red eyes, Ying Zhao was heartbroken. He immediately hugged the boy tightly, ignoring the damage caused by the boy’s leaked soul power.

It wasn’t until the boy in his arms slightly calmed down and saw the blood from the wounds caused by his leaked power that he was scared into stopping his madness.

Ying Zhao exerted great effort to calm Ming down. He repeatedly assured him that he had no intention of abandoning them, and expressed his own struggle and reluctance to part with him and Youjie.

But Ming refused to believe him. Eventually, Ying Zhao had no choice but to swear an oath with his soul power to the way of heaven over such a trivial matter.

When Ming saw that the soul-powered oath did not result in backlash, he realized that he had really made a huge mistake.

Afterward, both Ming and Youjie seemed quite worried, fearing that their unreasonable outburst would make Ying Zhao feel disgusted, especially after they had destroyed so many important items in the study.

So, Ying Zhao comforted them again and finally managed to calm the boy down. But in the days that followed, the boy became even more obedient. Not just the usually quiet and obedient Youjie, but Ming as well.

When Ming was younger, his personality was somewhat extreme and middle-schooler-like, and he was direct with his feelings towards himself. Although he always spoke with threats, Ying Zhao understood it was due to his insecurity.

He knew that after his identity was revealed, Ming didn’t appear for a long time. It seemed he was worried that Ying Zhao would dislike the fact that he and Youjie were one body with split personalities.

It wasn’t until a long time later, when they found out that Ying Zhao did not despise them and still loved them dearly, that Ming occasionally appeared in front of Ying Zhao.

From initially being hypocritical to later becoming very good at flattering, especially in the past two years, Ming had learned better how to win his favor, even more than Youjie. For example, right now.

Ming deliberately lowered himself, trying hard to curl up in Ying Zhao’s arms, his fluffy head rubbing against Ying Zhao’s neck, acting coquettishly.

The youth’s clear and hoarse voice in his ear made Ying Zhao’s ears feel a bit itchy, making him move subconsciously. He didn’t notice that his slightly red ears caused Ming, who was clinging to him, to momentarily have a dark expression.

But when Ming looked up at Ying Zhao again, he had returned to his childish appearance, and Ying Zhao didn’t pay much attention.

After hugging for a while, Ming straightened up, showing that he was quite a bit taller than Ying Zhao. He asked with concern, “Uncle, are you very busy lately?”

The young man noticed that Ying Zhao seemed to be busier than usual lately, coming home much less often and often working late into the night in the study.

Ying Zhao nodded when he heard this. Over the past few years, he had worked hard to bring the Ying family to the top in H country. However, his recent busyness wasn’t related to the Ying family.

Calculating the time, it should be about the period when the female protagonist was supposed to cross over. Ying Zhao had secretly sent additional staff to the Mo family to protect the real Mo Yingying’s safety.

He wanted to see if the transmigrated girl could still come over if nothing unexpected happened in this lifetime. On the other hand, he had selected several capable cultivators to search for Ying Jiyang’s whereabouts in the forest.

After all, Ying Jiyang was the big boss to be developed later, and Ying Zhao hoped to understand his background. If possible, he wanted to eliminate this danger in its infancy.

However, Ying Zhao couldn’t explain these circumstances to his beloved. So he just nodded to the young man and said, “Yes, it has indeed been quite tough with work recently. So you should work hard too, and finish your studies quickly to help Uncle.”

Ming nodded vigorously, pursing his lips, feeling that he should speed up his studies. Although he had no problem managing the company now, he would still need a month or two to obtain his doctorate degree.

Once that was done and he had taken care of his school matters, he could go help Uncle with the company, and Uncle wouldn’t be as tired as he was now.

As for the small tech company he had started as practice, he could simply find someone to manage it. If Uncle liked it, he could even give it to him to play with.

The dismissed tech giant, “Small Tech Company,” lamented that it would really like to cry in the bathroom.

Thoughtfully helping Ying Zhao take off his suit jacket, revealing the well-built body wrapped in a shirt underneath, Ming couldn’t help but lick his lips as he looked at Ying Zhao’s back.

Hiding the darkness in his eyes, Ming coquettishly said to Ying Zhao, “Uncle, our paper grades have been released.”

“Oh?” Ying Zhao smiled and turned around. Without needing Ming to say more, he continued, “So our kid must be the best in the whole department!”

Hearing this, Ming pouted and said a bit annoyed, “Uncle, why did you say it before I could? I was going to surprise you!”

Looking at Ming’s childish expression, Ying Zhao patted his head and laughed, “Of course, it’s a surprise. But my child has always been the best. Even if you don’t say it, I already know you’re the most outstanding!”

As Ying Zhao spoke, his gaze softened, and he sighed, continuing, “But Ming, whether it’s you or Youjie, what matters most to me is that you both are happy. Don’t push yourselves too hard or tire yourselves out, understood?”

Ming nodded slightly at Ying Zhao’s words, feeling even softer inside as he looked at his genuine concern. After spending many years together, he and Youjie knew well whether this person was sincere or not.

In just a few short years, Ying Zhao had become the most important person in Ming and Youjie’s hearts. It was his selfless devotion and care that had opened their hearts.

However, now both Ming and Youjie had become somewhat dissatisfied. They wanted to give back more to Ying Zhao, so they worked hard to be the best in their abilities.

Yet there was one thing they hid from Ying Zhao: their soul power had long surpassed level ten and reached the Soul King stage, making them invincible on this continent. However, Ming and Youjie selfishly chose not to let Ying Zhao know. Youjie worried that his strong abilities might make Uncle feel unnecessary and distance himself, while Ming was reluctant to lose the benefits of showing weakness in front of Ying Zhao.

Thinking of this, Ming handed Ying Zhao’s jacket to a nearby servant and smiled at him, saying, “Uncle, since my grades are so good this time, shouldn’t we celebrate today?”

Ying Zhao, amused, extended his finger and tapped Ming’s forehead, “Of course we should celebrate. Is there anything you want? Tell Uncle, and he’ll buy it for you!”

Ming furrowed his brows slightly at Ying Zhao’s words, genuinely feeling that his uncle still saw him as a child. However, he just playfully complained, “Uncle, I’m not a kid anymore. Don’t always use these childlike tricks to appease me! How about I cook for us today, and then you can have a drink with me?”

Ying Zhao, hearing this, naturally agreed. His child was already an adult, so drinking a little wine was fine. Moreover, Ming saying he would cook himself piqued Ying Zhao’s interest.

Due to Ming’s request, they had the meal in Ying Zhao’s bedroom. Ming said that drinking and chatting in the bedroom would be more comfortable and relaxing than in the bright hall.

Ying Zhao always indulged his child unconditionally and felt that whatever his child said was right, so he didn’t oppose it.

Thus, Ming quickly ran to the kitchen and busily worked seriously. The exquisite dishes were served one by one, and Ying Zhao was somewhat surprised that the dishes looked quite impressive.

Looking at Ming with his brows curved, Ying Zhao complimented, “I didn’t expect you to have such skills. When did you hone them?”

Ming scratched his head and gave a silly smile to Ying Zhao, “It was during the times when I had free time and asked Ying Shu to teach me, thinking I might have the chance to cook for you.”

Ying Zhao felt warmth in his heart at these words and immediately tasted the squirrel salmon on his plate. The dish was pleasantly sweet and sour, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and it was indeed very good.

Ying Zhao nodded in satisfaction, continually putting food into his mouth. Ming, seeing Ying Zhao enjoying the food, was very pleased, feeling that his and Youjie’s cooking practice had finally paid off.

Seeing Ying Zhao eating, Ming quickly picked up the prepared white wine and filled Ying Zhao’s glass.

Smiling at him, Ming said, “Uncle, try this wine. It’s what I had Ying Shu prepare before. I know you don’t like red wine, but this white wine is a thirty-year-old brew and quite good!”

Ying Zhao, hearing Ming’s words, took a sniff and enjoyed the intoxicating aroma. He took a gentle sip from the wine glass. It was indeed smooth, not too spicy, with a lingering aftertaste, which made it one of his favorite types of wine.

He smiled at Ming, but didn’t notice that his radiant smile made Ming’s heart race. Ming watched Ying Zhao’s small Adam’s apple move up and down as he drank, and a surge of heat rose in his chest.

Swallowing hard, Ming drank down his juice as if it could chase away the heat in his heart. Then, he took a deep breath, seeing that Ying Zhao really liked the wine, and promptly refilled his glass.

Although the wine was smooth, it had a strong aftereffect, leading people to unknowingly drink more. The two closest people drank together, naturally feeling fully relaxed.

Unconsciously, Ying Zhao drank quite a bit more. Since he had no defenses in front of the young man, even when he was tipsy, he continued to drink without stopping.

Ming quietly watched Ying Zhao, whose cheeks were flushed, and continued to offer him more wine with a gentle smile. Only when Ying Zhao wasn’t paying attention did Ming slightly lower his gaze to hide the darkness in his eyes.

Because the young man had a doll-like constitution, food and drink had little effect on him. Though satisfying his hunger and thirst, he couldn’t get full or drunk.

When most of the wine had gone into Ying Zhao’s belly, he was completely drunk. Ming, with clear eyes and no hint of drunkenness, looked at Ying Zhao, who was slumped over the table and breathing shallowly.

He supported Ying Zhao’s shoulders, helped him up, and whispered in his ear, “Uncle, what’s wrong? Are you drunk?”

Calling him a couple of times and getting no response, Ming stood up, checked to make sure the room’s door was securely locked, and then returned to his seat.

He pulled Ying Zhao’s shoulders, letting him lean against himself, and then tentatively kissed Ying Zhao’s cheek. Seeing no response, he gently kissed his red lips.

The kiss was very tender, with the intoxicating wine scent mixing with the cool fragrance from the person in his arms, making Ming feel a bit entranced. But he didn’t dare to lose himself, remaining alert to Ying Zhao’s reactions and kissing him tenderly for a long time.

Seeing that Ying Zhao showed no signs of waking up and confirming that the wine had completely intoxicated him, Ming sighed softly. Then, with a passionate look, he reached out to stroke Ying Zhao’s cheek.

Seeing the sweet appearance of Ying Zhao in deep sleep, Ming’s gaze changed, and he suddenly lowered his head and kissed him fiercely. He seized Ying Zhao’s lips, kissing passionately, trying to savor his taste. Then, he indulged himself on the lips of the person he loved madly, wanting to devour every bit of his sweet tongue. He embraced Ying Zhao tightly as if trying to merge his body into his own.

Two years ago, Ming had discovered that his powerful uncle couldn’t handle alcohol. However, his uncle had never shown this weakness in public.

Ying Zhao was usually busy with work and rarely drank. As for social drinking, he would always drink in moderation and never had too much in front of others.

Only when he was with himself did Ying Zhao occasionally relax and have a drink or two, but he was extremely prone to getting drunk. Moreover, no matter how he was handled after getting drunk, as long as it wasn’t particularly excessive, he wouldn’t wake up.

Because of this, Ming, having learned about this characteristic of Ying Zhao, would occasionally coax him into drinking a couple of glasses when Ying Zhao wasn’t too busy. If Ying Zhao got drunk, Ming could take the opportunity to kiss those sweet lips he had long desired.

However, just as Ming was lost in his own intoxication, a voice suddenly rang in his mind. Xiao Jie scolded him angrily, “Ming! What on earth are you doing? How can you treat Uncle like this again? If Uncle finds out, he will surely hate us!”

Unexpectedly, when Ming heard Xiao Jie’s words, he sneered and refuted him: “No, I didn’t really do anything too excessive. I just like uncle. How soft is uncle’s heart, don’t you know it in your heart?”

Ming said, and his hands did not stop moving. Feeling that sitting next to Ying Zhao and hugging and kissing him was not enough, he actually picked him up horizontally and put him on the bed in the bedroom, and then leaned over and kissed him.

Because Ming and Xiao Jie are two personalities of the same soul, and their feelings are interconnected. So when Ming kissed Ying Zhao, Xiao Jie could also feel the touch of skin to skin.

He felt as if he was floating in the clouds and couldn’t stop. He wanted to stop it in his heart, but he couldn’t speak again.

After a long time, Xiao Jie finally stabilized his emotions and sternly said to Ming, “No, this is not acceptable! We can’t do this. Ming, you can’t keep making mistakes like this. Eventually, Uncle will find out, and then what will happen? Can you guarantee that nothing will go wrong? Even if Uncle doesn’t resent us for this, what if he leaves us? I absolutely cannot bear to lose him!”

Hearing Xiao Jie’s words, Ming finally stopped. However, his eyes still remained fixed on the sleeping Ying Zhao, and a hint of cruelty flashed in his eyes as he disdainfully said to Xiao Jie, “Stop with the pretentious moralizing. If it weren’t for me, how could you ever have the chance to feel Uncle? Can you taste how soft his lips are and how sweet they are?”

“Ming, don’t always try to argue your way out. Don’t force me to push you back into the body!” Xiao Jie said angrily, even threatening Ming with his greater control over the body.

However, Ming seemed unconcerned. Instead, he coldly retorted, “You’re just a coward who only knows how to deny things. Do you really think I don’t know what you’ve done? Haven’t you also secretly taken Uncle’s used items and even his changed clothes before? What have you done with those clothes, you know yourself. People like you, how much more noble are you compared to me? What right do you have to stop me? If I’m detestable, then you’re disgusting. Aren’t you also committing an unforgivable sin?”

Xiao Jie was stunned by Ming’s words and couldn’t refute them. Even though he tried hard to control himself, he still couldn’t help but collect some of Uncle’s used items and personal belongings.

To him, Ying Zhao was like the sweetest opium, an addiction just from watching from afar, making him want to get close and unable to stop.

So, when Ming exposed him so blatantly, Xiao Jie finally shut his mouth. He had indeed done such things uncontrollably, and many times.

He had always been confused about how to interact with Ying Zhao. Unlike Ming, who boldly took every opportunity to be close to Ying Zhao, Xiao Jie hesitated.

Ming had long realized that both he and Xiao Jie loved Ying Zhao deeply. However, Xiao Jie, because of his fear of losing, had always been afraid to act and only dared to secretly collect items as a consolation.

Xiao Jie couldn’t see his own heart and remained indecisive. But Ming had already seen through it and still cruelly refused to enlighten him because he didn’t want to share Ying Zhao’s affection with anyone.

Even though he knew that both he and Xiao Jie were personalities of the same body, and that eventually, Xiao Jie would come to understand, Ming still selfishly hoped to occupy more of Ying Zhao’s warmth and attention.

After all, it was he who first kissed Uncle, wasn’t it…

But now, Ming had to resort to sarcasm and remind Xiao Jie. The thought of Ying Zhao’s engagement with that woman made Ming’s heart uncontrollably frantic.

He knew that he and Xiao Jie were one. Although he had thought of devouring Xiao Jie and taking more control of the body over the years, Ming was clear that he couldn’t do it.

Even though he now almost had half of the body’s control, it was still limited. They couldn’t erase each other. Therefore, to completely obtain Ying Zhao, he needed Xiao Jie to work together with him.

At this moment, Xiao Jie, after hearing Ming’s words, fell into deep thought. He actually felt that he was increasingly losing control of himself.

His desire for Ying Zhao was growing stronger, yet he couldn’t get close to Ying Zhao like Ming did.

So, Xiao Jie had been indulgent toward Ming’s behavior, and this indulgence was actually a way for him to vent his suppressed and unspoken desire.