Due to Norman's unusual behavior, he was suspended from work and spent his days idle at home. Though he was quite skilled at caring for their two children, a single remark cut him to the core.
That evening, Maria complained to Cordelia: “It's really unbearable for him to keep this up day after day. He's at home constantly, watching my every move. Just because I forgot to put away the laundry, he berated me harshly.” Cordelia comforted Maria, assuring her she'd contacted Norman's younger brother for help. Norman's brother, Nathan, was currently studying at Stony Brook University in New York State, making him easier to reach. Overhearing the conversation, Yihe stormed into the room and berated Norman: "Are you satisfied now? Even Maria despises you! You're nothing but a coward!“ Norman roared, snatching the necklace and hurling it against the wall. The pendant shattered upon impact. ”Hu Yihe, you deserved to burn to death!“ At that moment, the necklace glowed pink. The pink light reappeared. ”Oh no, does she hate me? And drag you down with me?“ Just then, a page from The Book of Huyan Hu lit up. It revealed a painting of a mermaid titled ”Tranquility,“ depicting the merman resting comfortably in a deep-sea cave. Norman wondered, ”What do these paintings mean?"
Soon, Norman's younger brother Nathan called. Learning of his brother's suspension, he didn't want Norman to stay depressed. Excitedly, he said over the phone, “Bro, wanna go diving together? It's been ages since we went out together!” Norman mentioned he didn't have an Advanced Open Water certification, but Nathan had already earned the highest level. During the long holiday and his part-time job, Nathan had also worked as a diving instructor. Nathan informed him he'd already signed him up for the exam this Friday. Suddenly, the purple necklace emitted a pink glow, and its once-frail voice softened: “Take your first step. Good luck on the exam!” Norman immediately agreed and asked about the weather that day. Nathan assured him it would be sunny all week. Then, one page of The Book of Huyan Hu lit up. It revealed a painting of a small fish titled Freedom. The voice spoke softly: “This is my painting. Do your best on tomorrow's exam. Underwater, stay relaxed like the little fish.”
Friday arrived, and Norman was filled with anticipation for this two-day, one-night trip. He had packed all his luggage and bid farewell to his family. Yihe shouted, “Master, you forgot the purple necklace!” Hearing the cry, Norman immediately returned to his room to retrieve the purple necklace. In the car, Yi He warned Norman that Moscow's water was still cold. Confused, Norman heard the necklace's pink light say, “Yihe, don't corrupt him!” Yihe retorted, “Yue, you just don't understand!” before retreating into the necklace. Norman's heart began racing as the pink light flashed repeatedly, chanting, “No, I absolutely can't do this!”
Norman knew something was terribly wrong. His heart was racing dangerously fast. He immediately opened The Book of Huyan Hu. The book's records on the pink light were grim—unfortunately, its flashing signaled the imminent awakening of the third avatar: Hu Yue. The accounts of Hu Yue were rife with negative information. They detailed his repeated self-harm, his lowly official rank, and an incident where he lost control during an urgent government meeting. Regaining his demonic powers, he bit a member of the New Party. Sima Guang had urged the emperor to strip him of his position, but other officials insisted he merely needed rest. Norman began to wonder if Hu Yue was mentally unstable.
At that moment, Nathan noticed Norman's distracted state. While parking the carriage, An Zhe explained to his elder brother: “That Hu Yue isn't actually a terrifying clone at all. Despite his emotional instability, if you turn to the next page, you'll find the good deeds he once accomplished. For instance, after leaving Bianjing, he worked tirelessly for the welfare of many commoners.” Regarding his biological son, his birth mother was assassinated during the power struggles of the Reform Era. The father and son ultimately embarked on the path of wandering knights. Hu Yue's thinking was more progressive than that of his contemporaries. He didn't scold his son but instead encouraged him to walk the righteous path. In the end, none of his three sons strayed onto the wrong path."
At this point, Nathan added: “Hu Yue's circumstances stemmed fundamentally from his dysfunctional family background. Beyond him, the entire household was classified as controversial members. Hu Yue was deeply preoccupied with others' opinions—which is why he bit an official in front of the monarch. That official had been slandering him all along. Brother, you must have confidence in yourself. I don't want you to become as easily insecure as Hu Yue.”
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