February 19, 1915 AD. Guangzhou was unusually cold that day. Though no snow fell, a biting wind swept through the streets. On a deserted avenue, a young man clad in a dark purple mandarin jacket and black robe stood waiting before a building. His name was Hu Qingyiao. He would turn thirty-three in two days, he felt no joy.44Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKFskkeZwsK
He had resigned from his job, unable to endure the workplace oppression. That very afternoon, his girlfriend broke up with him, citing “incompatible horoscopes” as the reason. In truth, she had been cheating on him behind his back, and Qingyiao had discovered her infidelity. His rage unleashed his innate superhuman strength. In a fit of fury, he slapped his girlfriend so hard she suffered hearing damage and beat the other man until he broke bones. Qingyiao wasn't arrested because the victims didn't press charges, and the authorities had no grounds to pursue the case. Facing the double blow of unemployment and heartbreak, Qingyiao had no idea how to explain this to his three younger brothers.44Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ZzzyR3See
He was the family's sole breadwinner. Though his three brothers had jobs and were now stable, his greatest worry was the youngest brother. Despite his cheerful disposition, the boy was impulsive and frequently got into trouble and requiring his three older brothers to clean up his messes. Compounding their hardship, their parents had been killed by Qing troops during the Huanghuagang Uprising. Huang Xing had saved the four boys, but they lost their parents in the process, leaving a deep shadow on their hearts. Qingyao was forced to shoulder the entire family. To care for them, he suppressed his own emotions. Though he wore a smile for others, his heart felt crushed under heavy stones. This time, he injured the woman who betrayed him and her lover. Though he successfully vented all his pent-up negativity, guilt soon followed.44Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡydxBqSd8RL
Just then, a familiar voice called out: “Big Brother, you came to pick me up from work today! Every time I see you come to get me, I feel so happy! Go pick up Mengyiao later!” It was Hu Guangyiao. He currently worked at a publishing house as an editorial assistant. Dressed in an all-black suit, he favored dark colors and had a somewhat cold demeanor, yet he deeply loved his older and younger brothers. Noticing his brother's distracted state, Guangyiao patted Qingyiao's shoulder. “Ouch! Guangyiao! You don't have to hit me that hard!” Guangyiao replied, “Brother, you're always so distracted. I just came from the publishing house, and you didn't even notice me.” Qingyiao explained, “Work's been exhausting lately, so I'm often spaced out. Mengyiao told me this morning not to pick him up since he finished early. Why don't we grab some snacks and have a family meal?” Qingyiao suggested, “Let's get some double-skin milk pudding. Our fourth brother wants some.” Guangyiao nodded with a smile, and the two headed to the nearest dessert shop to buy the double-skin milk.44Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaIgJJcr0rQ
Before long, the brothers returned home. Qingyiao wasn't paying attention and smacked his forehead right into the doorframe. It wasn't surprising at all. Since Qingyiao stood a towering 1.9 meters tall. Every time he went out, passersby on the street would stare at him, because in this era, few people reached 1.9 meters. Rubbing his forehead, Qingyiao grumbled: “Ugh! Bang on the doorframe again! Everyone envies my height—1.9 meters. But honestly, it's such a hassle!” Guangyiao retorted coolly, “I'm 1.88m, and I never hit doorframes.” They placed the freshly bought double-skin milk pudding on the table.44Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGnqpUr5k7W
Suddenly, their third brother—Hu Mengyiao let out a bloodcurdling scream. He dressed in a blue long-sleeved shirt, he currently worked at a newspaper office. With a somewhat neurotic personality and prone to anxiety, he rushed to his two older brothers, frantic and shouting, “There's a ghost in the house! Quick, find someone to exorcise it!” Qingyiao thought to himself: “We've lived in this house for years. If it were haunted, would we still be here?” Guangyiao stepped forward, hugging his younger brother to try and calm him. Mengyiao had once been a very confident person, but after the Huanghuagang Uprising, he had become extremely prone to anxiety. At that moment, the fourth brother, Hu Binyiao, emerged from their parents' room. Dressed in a light green mandarin jacket and white robe, he looked rather childish. Trembling with fear, he told Qingyiao, “Brother, the purple necklace in Father's room suddenly glowed and emitted an unfamiliar voice—a voice that sounded utterly terrifying!”44Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBhwQecmpzy
Guangyao snatched the necklace and harshly scolded his two younger brothers: “When we were very young, Father sternly warned us never touch that purple necklace! It holds four restless souls—members of our own bloodline! If they escape, our lives will be utterly ruined!” Binyao shouted, “I didn't open the box at all! I just saw the necklace glowing and called third brother over. He kept rubbing it with his hands to make the light stop!”44Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4keXOz6prH
Then the three began arguing. To quell the conflict, Qingyiao shouted sternly, “Enough! Blaming each other won't solve anything. What's done is done and can't be undone. Instead of pointing fingers, let's think of a solution!” After Qingyao scolded his three younger brothers, the entire house fell silent.
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