After the True Heiress Travels Back
Chapter 282: Reality or Illusion

Chapter 282: Chapter 282: Reality or Illusion

Could this world actually be a book?

Or maybe...

Only he is a character from the book?

Leng Qianchen thought, then looked at Shi Yaoguang with obvious inquiry in his eyes.

He really wanted an answer, hoping Shi Yaoguang would tell him.

Shi Yaoguang looked at him, full of reluctance to hurt, hesitated for a moment, but still told him what she knew.

"You shouldn’t overthink it, existence is reasonable. Although I don’t know why real life matches up with the plot of the book, but... there is one thing you need to know."

"You yourself are real."

"Incredibly vivid." She smiled, her eyes curving into crescents, "As long as you exist, everything else, whether it’s true or false, who can really say?"

Leng Qianchen furrowed his brows, "But I still..."

"What ’but’?" Quan Jinbei interrupted him, "You just need to know who hurt you. That’s enough."

"Is anything else important?"

"No matter if it’s by fate’s design or for some other reason, it can’t change the established fact that you were hurt."

"If because of a book, you doubt this world is real, then go. We saved you this time, we’ve done all we ought to do."

Leng Qianchen listened to him finish, quickly shaking his head, "No, that’s not what I mean."

He pursed his lips, his eyes crazed with a hint of madness, "I have a question..."

"What question?"

"Where did this book come from?"

He looked at Shi Yaoguang, his eyes filled with fervent anticipation.

He wanted to hear the answer he desired from Shi Yaoguang’s mouth.

Unfortunately, the answer Shi Yaoguang could give him, might not be what he wanted.

"This book appeared out of nowhere. You might not believe it if I tell you, and I wouldn’t either if I hadn’t experienced it myself."

Shi Yaoguang sighed softly, "You should know, my identity was switched at birth. I was supposed to be the Shi Family’s heiress, but someone switched me, and I’ve been living in the countryside for years."

"Life in the countryside was boring. My days were spent reading books to pass the time."

Leng Qianchen had heard about this and had no particular opinion on the matter.

If he had to give one, it would probably be to...

Mock the dumbasses, I guess.

Calling the couple of the Shi Family dumbasses would be a compliment to them.

Their own daughter was switched at birth, and not only did they not seek to punish whoever switched her, but they also pampered the impostor to the skies.

Upon discovering the girl they raised wasn’t their biological daughter, their first instinct wasn’t to bring back their real daughter but to placate the impostor.

Even after their birth daughter returned, they could still be so indifferent to her, even allowing her to be framed and bullied by another.

Leng Qianchen utterly despised this, but since these issues didn’t much concern him, he didn’t dwell on them.

Who would have thought that he and Shi Yaoguang would intersect one day?

Leng Qianchen had no particular thoughts about strangers, but...

Shi Yaoguang, for him now, could be considered half a savior.

And he naturally treated his savior differently.

"Mrs. Quan, I believe what you’ve told me. You don’t need to explain any further to me."

After Leng Qianchen spoke to Shi Yaoguang, his hawk-like eyes narrowed sharply.

"I just have something I don’t quite understand."

Shi Yaoguang gave him a "please speak" look.

Leng Qianchen was not one to stand on ceremony and directly asked, "I want to know the real story behind my mother’s death."

Shi Yaoguang had anticipated he would ask this and shared her thoughts truthfully.

"Even though the events that have taken place in the Leng Family in this world coincide with the contents of this book, it doesn’t mean that the Leng Family is limited to just one possibility in this lifetime."

Shi Yaoguang said to Leng Qianchen, "If you continue to flip through, you’ll see your original ending."

Leng Qianchen obediently turned the pages.

After reading on, his expression turned rather unpleasant.

Nothing else.

The content was just too preposterous.

"With my control over the Leng Family’s power, it’s impossible for Leng Yuchen to escape easily."

"That’s exactly what I’m coming to," Shi Yaoguang sighed. "The development of this book mainly revolves around its protagonist, the center of the world."

"You must be aware of the importance of a protagonist to a script, Mr. Leng?"

Leng Qianchen nodded.

Shi Yaoguang said, "In this book, Mr. Leng, you are but a supporting character, while Leng Yuchen, comparatively speaking, is the protagonist."

"The entire story develops according to the world’s protagonist."

"When the protagonist is relatively weak, they need someone to appear by their side to bring them aid."

"Once they are strong enough, they should then face some adversaries."

"Only by displaying absolute power can it be shown that the protagonist has fully matured, and this... often comes at a cost."

"At this stage, Mr. Leng... you will naturally become akin to a whetstone."

Having listened to her explanation, Leng Qianchen was deeply furrowed in thought.

His face was more serious than it had ever been, "If this world truly is a peculiar book, then how should I break out of this situation?"

Seeing Leng Qianchen accepting her words well and showing no sign of doubt, Shi Yaoguang immediately smiled.

"Emboldened by Mr. Leng’s trust, I will not conceal from you," Shi Yaoguang disclosed her "trump card," "Actually... I have experienced the same ordeal as you."

Leng Qianchen was stunned for a moment, then clutching the book in his hand, he said incredulously, "You mean..."

Shi Yaoguang nodded, giving an affirmative answer, "That’s right."

As she spoke, her expression carried a touch of helplessness, "From birth, I’ve been burdened with some plot memories, which are... potential future events that might occur."

Leng Qianchen nodded; he understood what Shi Yaoguang meant.

However...

He was still somewhat taken aback.

Looking at his reaction, Shi Yaoguang felt it was perfectly normal.

Wouldn’t any sane person be in disbelief upon hearing such a statement?

"Carrying these memories, I was aware of certain fates that others might encounter, so I made special preparations."

She said, looking towards Leng Qianchen, "I just don’t know if Mr. Leng still holds any affection for the Leng Family."

By the Leng Family, she meant Leng Qian and Leng Yuchen.

Leng Qianchen tugged at the corner of his mouth, "What affection could I possibly have for the Leng Family?"

"Leng Qian claims to be my biological father, yet he is also the enemy who murdered my birth mother!"

As he spoke, his fists clenched tightly, "And that’s not all, even I am nothing more than a filthy bastard! If I could, I would rather not have this life at all!"

Seeing the crimson flicker in his eyes, Shi Yaoguang realized he was overly agitated.

She sighed, stretched out her hand, and gently tapped his neck.

Instantly, Leng Qianchen felt his mind clear and the gloom that had enveloped him dissipated.

Shi Yaoguang’s gentle voice rang in his ear, "Don’t be hasty, there is still room for things to change."