Volume 1 Chapter 1: Rebirth, Meeting the Young Uncle
“Shen He, I need your heart to sustain Yinong’s life.”
They had been in love for four years, but it wasn’t until her limbs were bound to a surgical bed in a basement that Shen He finally saw her boyfriend Mu Tingyun’s true colors.
He had pursued her, doted on her, and courted her with high-profile grandiosity—all just to get her heart to save the life of his childhood sweetheart, Qin Yinong.
“Do you hate me?”
Wiping the tears from the corners of Shen He’s eyes, Mu Tingyun sneered. “If you want to blame someone, blame yourself for being unloved by your parents and for being stupid enough to break ties with the Shen family completely.”
“You’re like a lapdog. If someone throws you a bone, you stay moved for a long time.”
“Being able to sustain Yinong’s life can be considered a worthy death for you.”
At that moment, a delicate woman in a hospital gown walked up to Mu Tingyun.
Looking innocent and harmless, the woman smiled at Shen He and said, “Shen He, thank you for nurturing a healthy heart for me. You are a great contributor; Brother Mu and I will be grateful to you for the rest of our lives.”
“Yinong, why waste so many words on her?”
Mu Tingyun leaned down to kiss Qin Yinong’s forehead, coaxing her softly, “Be good, go lie down on the bed. When you wake up, it will be your new life.”
Watching the despicable couple kiss before her eyes, Shen He shed tears of bitter regret. Her eyelids closed weakly.
She could not rest in peace!
…
The next day, a news report caught the attention of the vast online community—
[Yesterday, a helicopter accidentally crashed in Haitang Valley. The pilot and a female passenger surnamed Shen have been confirmed dead. Upon verification, the passenger was Shen He, the fiancée of Mu Group CEO Mu Tingyun…]
The news was accompanied by a candid photo.
In the picture, Mu Tingyun was kneeling at the charred site of the air disaster, clutching the remains of his fiancée and weeping bitterly.
This photo was even voted the most heartbreaking image of the year.
After that, Mu Tingyun transformed into a workaholic, refusing to let any woman get close to him.
The whole city praised Mu Tingyun as a devoted lover.
The outside world believed Shen He’s death was an accident, but the youngest medical genius, Shen Jinyan, suspected there were many suspicious points surrounding his eldest sister’s death.
Shen He had a fear of heights. Why would she suddenly go on a sightseeing helicopter alone?
The brothers of the Shen family worked together to investigate the truth of their sister’s death, but they all died in succession due to “accidents”…
Four years later, under the matchmaking of elders and friends, Mu Tingyun and his high school classmate Qin Yinong married.
After marriage, the two treated each other with mutual respect.
Soon after, they gave birth to a daughter and named her Mu Yihe.
“He” was the name of Mu Tingyun’s former fiancée.
The couple gave their beloved daughter this name to commemorate the late Miss Shen He.
As this story spread, everyone praised Qin Yinong for being virtuous and magnanimous, and Mu Tingyun for being a man of great sentiment and loyalty.
…
Perhaps because her obsession was too deep, Shen He turned into a lingering soul after death, wandering within five meters of Mu Tingyun for all these years.
She watched with her own eyes as Mu Tingyun and Qin Yinong stepped over her bones to reach the pinnacle of life, becoming a model couple.
Shen He was filled with regret.
“God, please give me another chance!”
If she could start over.
She swore she would make Mu Tingyun and Qin Yinong pay their Blood Debt, and she would protect her family’s safety!
“Miss? Wake up, it’s time to remove the needle.”
Shen He was shaken awake by a young nurse, feeling as if a lifetime had passed.
The nurse pressed a sterile cotton swab onto the back of Shen He’s hand and kindly reminded her, “Miss, you have hypoglycemia. Remember not to go for morning runs on an empty stomach.”
“You have no idea, but in that forest park where you run, a sexual assault and body-dumping case happened just two days ago. You were lucky to have met Mr. Song, otherwise…”
Listening to the girl’s rambling, Shen He took the opportunity to survey the hospital room, realizing she had truly experienced Rebirth!
She had returned to one year before her death.
At this time, her body was somewhat weak with low immunity, so Mu Tingyun had devised an exercise plan for her.
She had been foolish, thinking Mu Tingyun truly loved her and wanted her to have a healthy body.
In reality, all Mu Tingyun loved was the healthy, vibrant heart inside her.
That was the life-sustaining treasure for his precious darling.
Pulling her thoughts back, Shen He asked the nurse, “Which Mr. Song?”
In her previous life, Shen He had also fainted, but when she woke up, she only cared about calling Mu Tingyun to tell him she was safe. Mu Tingyun had handled all the follow-up work for her.
Therefore, she had never met that kind Mr. Song.
The nurse said with awe, “It was Mr. Song Jingcheng.”
Song Jingcheng?
Mu Tingyun’s uncle who suffered from a Terminal Illness and died young in her previous life, but was filthy rich?
After thanking the nurse, Shen He didn’t notify anyone and left the hospital alone.
While waiting for a car, a white Land Rover emerged from the underground garage and pulled up steadily in front of Shen He.
A middle-aged man poked his head out from the passenger seat and asked with concern, “Miss Shen He, are you being discharged? Why not stay for another day of observation?”
Seeing the familiar face, Shen He was a bit surprised. “Uncle Ma?”
Uncle Ma was Ma Kai, Song Jingcheng’s personal bodyguard. A retired special forces soldier, he had risked his life for Song Jingcheng many times and was most trusted by him.
If Ma Kai’s car was here, was Song Jingcheng in the car too?
Not having the courage to knock on the rear window, Shen He leaned over and asked Ma Kai, “Uncle Ma, how has Mr. Song’s health been lately?”
Ma Kai never revealed his employer’s physical condition to outsiders and gave an official reply: “The same as usual.”
“I heard from the nurse that after I fainted this morning, Mr. Song was kind enough to bring me to the hospital and even paid for my treatment.”
Shen He asked Ma Kai, “I wonder when Mr. Song has time off? I’d like to visit in person to thank him.”
Ma Kai instinctively glanced at the person resting with eyes closed in the back seat. Just as he was about to find an excuse to refuse Shen He, he heard the sound of the window rolling down.
“Shen He.” Song Jingcheng’s voice was clear and cold, like rime on trees in deep winter, chilly and clean.
Although Shen He was Mu Tingyun’s girlfriend, she had only met Song Jingcheng a few times, and their conversations could be counted on one hand.
Suddenly hearing him call her by her full name, Shen He was momentarily dazed.
Meeting Song Jingcheng’s cold eyes, which were devoid of emotion, Shen He felt a tightness in her scalp.
“Young Uncle,” Shen He followed Mu Tingyun’s lead in calling him that.
The man’s gaze swept across Shen He’s chest, and he suddenly asked, “Does Tingyun know you have hypoglycemia?”
He did.
But Shen He said, “I forget if I’ve told him before.”
“Then tell him.”
Song Jingcheng was an extremely cultured gentleman. Seeing Shen He alone, he said, “It’s hard to get a taxi here. Should I have Ma Kai arrange for someone to take you back?”
Shen He quickly declined. “No need to go to the trouble. The car I booked is almost here. Regarding this morning, I must thank you, Young Uncle.”
Song Jingcheng’s voice was faint. “It was just a small matter, no need to mind it.”
Once the car had driven far away, Shen He remained standing by the roadside for a long time, unable to snap out of it.
Every time Song Jingcheng saw her, he maintained the cold, dignified air of an elder. It turned out he could also care about people.
In all fairness, Song Jingcheng was truly a good man.
Family background, looks, ability—he lacked nothing.
With his conditions, what kind of wife could he not find?
He could have had as many children as he wanted.
Yet Song Jingcheng remained unmarried his whole life, completely alone until he died. After his death, his entire estate was gifted to his unfilial nephew, Mu Tingyun.
Truly, the good men die young, while the scoundrels live for a thousand years.