It was a dark room and a quiet interior. Except for the occasional sound from the corridor outside the door, there was no sound at all.
At eleven o'clock in the evening, I was at home alone, and Gao Zijian didn't come back. I could only hug the pillow and be in a daze silently.
Thinking of what Shi Lei said to me word for word by the moat at night, my body couldn't help but tremble. People of the older generation often tell us that in everything, we must leave a way for others to escape.
Do it extremely, otherwise, there will definitely be retribution.
In the past few years in college, I have quarreled with my classmates and felt indignant for a little injustice. But these words have always stayed in my heart, and I am willing to do good deeds. However, I did not expect that some grudges are not meant to be escaped, but to be avoided.
Able to escape.
Shi Lei is a pitiful man, this is the first time I feel this way.
I regret that I didn't really get into his heart during that time, and I regret that I struggled for so-called self-esteem, but I didn't really understand the meaning behind his actions.
Every word and sentence he said rang in my ears again and again, making me unable to help myself and feeling sad about it.
That year, he was only ten years old. A ten-year-old child already has the self-esteem of a child and understands honor and disgrace. So when he learned from his mother that his father had raised a woman outside, he felt sorry for himself for having such a father.
Feeling ashamed, he felt sorry for his mother and resolutely stood on a united front with her.
His father and mother are a couple who have emerged from hardships, but they did not get sincerity in the hardships, but betrayal. He should have been an innocent child, but what he has to bear is not a responsibility that a young adult should bear.
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How could he not hate it? In such a remote and closed place, the reputation that was most valued among the neighbors was ruined by his own father.
Divorce was her mother's choice. Shi Lei originally thought that her mother's divorce was because she could not bear the betrayal of her marriage and because she had a grudge against her father. It was not until his mother was diagnosed with uremia that he understood the truth.
The reason why Shi Lei's mother took him away was because her aunt had foreseen that his husband would die not far away.
Corruption and raising another woman are not allowed at work. Shi Lei's mother thought that her husband would die, but she did not expect that he and that woman would die at home.
Some people said it was suicide, and some people said it was homicide. As time passed, many people almost forgot about it, including Shi Lei himself.
Suffering from uremia, her impoverished family could not afford the expensive medical expenses. Shi Lei's mother was ready to go on the road alone. Before she chose to commit suicide, she revealed the cause of death of the man she missed.
It was a homicide, and it was done to silence him.
Years ago, Shi Lei returned home because of his aunt's illness, and Liu Meiting went back with him. The rest happened naturally.
A love may have been insignificant before my mother's serious illness, but it did not reach the point of betrayal. What really made Shi Lei decide to break up with me was the death of his father.
I thought of the tears in Shi Lei's eyes when he narrated this episode to me, saying: "Xiaojia, my mother has only one man in her life, her father. Even if that man betrays her, she can't let go of him at all in her heart.
Mom had already made plans to die, so she informed me of his death."
Father's hatred. Revenge.
Our life should be so simple, and being ordinary is happiness. I have always felt that finding someone, working together for a lifetime, having children and raising children, and honoring parents is the greatest happiness in life.
But how could life be fair to Shi Lei? Among so many people, he was the one who did not suffer.
If it were me, I would definitely be struggling with the choice, right?
His mother is also a respectable woman, but she is a pitiful woman. She should not have made Shi Lei swear to avenge his father, and her treatment of Shi Lei is equally unfair.
One can imagine how tangled he would be in his heart after he was rushed to the hospital.
I'm afraid of the ferocious smile on Shi Lei's face, because behind that smile, his heart is already as hard as a stone and he doesn't know how to love.
I'm not sure whether Shi Lei will listen to me, but I think if I had known the news earlier, would I have helped him and not gone into this desperate situation?
What surprised me even more was that this world is so small. The death of Shi Lei's father was directly related to Gao Zijian's third uncle, and Gao Zijian's father was also involved.
In this way, all the problems are solved. Shi Lei's desperate desire to take revenge on the Gao family has the most reasonable explanation.
Finally, when I was shocked by this fact, I still had selfish motives. I asked Shi Lei, could you let the Gao family go?
Shi Lei looked at me with a smile and said, "Then who will let me go?"
I was scared. The first reaction was to tell Gao Zijian, but Shi Lei said that if Gao Zijian knew this fact, he would definitely come to him to settle the score. He was not afraid that Gao Zijian would come to him, but if Gao Zijian made a move, he could also take the opportunity to let him in.
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I can no longer convince him of his extreme attitude. But what should I do? Who can help save Gao Zijian’s father and third uncle?
And what Shi Lei said before leaving, now that I think about it, I feel like my blood is about to solidify.
He said that some things must come to an end.
I know what he said, the worst possible thing is to kill someone to pay for your life.
I hugged the pillow in my arms tightly and looked at the bright screen of my mobile phone. I wanted to tell Gao Zijian, but I was afraid that just like Shi Lei said, I had to restrain myself.
Suddenly, a ringing sound rang next to my ears. I was so scared that I backed away towards the bedside. When I lowered my head, I saw that it was the ringing tone of a mobile phone.
It's Sun Yiqing's phone number.
"Hello?" I heard the tremor in my voice.
"I see you left work very early tonight, are you okay?" It was still a gentle and hoarse voice, but to me, it was already the greatest comfort.
"It's okay." I simply replied.
"Oh, I happened to pass by your downstairs, um... I didn't mean anything else... I just thought, maybe, you might want to try this barbecue restaurant near you. The taste... it tastes pretty good."
There are several sentences separated in one sentence. Although the articulation is not clear, I still feel a little moved when I hear it.
"If it's inconvenient, then wait until next time." Sun Yiqing heard that I didn't answer and spoke again.
"Okay, you have to wait a moment, maybe fifteen minutes." While I was talking, I turned on the light and finally felt that my heart was not so blocked.
I put on a coat, put on my shoes, and went downstairs.
When I moved here, I was always busy with life and had no time to experience the night scene nearby. When I left the community, I suddenly discovered that the night market here was also very lively. Sun Yiqing stood on the far right, waved to me, and left directly
come over.
We chose a barbecue stall and sat down. Sun Yiqing talked to the boss, ordered something, and after finishing it, he sat across from me.
"I didn't ask you what you like to eat, just eat something simple." Sun Yiqing looked at me and said with a smile.
I nodded, and suddenly I felt a strong desire to express my feelings. I looked at Sun Yiqing and said, "Today, I learned a secret."
Sun Yiqing looked at me and asked: "What?"
I sighed softly, and the warmth from the glass bottle touched my palm when Sun Yiqing handed over the yogurt, which suddenly gave me courage.
Then, I told Sun Yiqing everything about Shi Lei, and his expression didn't change, except for taking an occasional sip of beer.
At the end, I said guiltily: "Actually, during this period of time, I have also been reflecting on myself. Love is mutual, and my contribution is too little. If I pay a little attention to Shi Lei's movements, maybe some things won't go away.
occur."
Sun Yiqing shook his head and said: "Today is different from the past. Is the person you are talking about called Shi Lei?"
I looked at Sun Yiqing in surprise and asked, "How did you know?"
Sun Yiqing smiled softly and said: "A friend said that, in fact, his father's unjust case did alarm a lot of people. The media seemed to have gotten the news, but it was suppressed by the higher authorities."
I didn't expect that Shi Lei planned in such detail. It can be seen that he has already made up his mind.
"Let me put it this way, everyone involved in this case will be punished accordingly. If you do something wrong, you should be responsible for it. I don't think there is any problem."
"But Gao Zijian..." Gao Zijian is innocent, and I am willing to be with him for whatever he bears. I can't say these words, and would rather keep them in my heart.
"Xiaojia, you did something wrong or bad, and the psychology of the person involved cannot be indifferent. If the facts are exposed, maybe it will be a relief for them. What do you think?" Sun Yiqing looked at me and put the baked things
Put it in front of me to indicate that I can use the chopsticks.
I looked at Sun Yiqing and felt a little comfort in my heart. He could always see the other side hidden behind the tragedy. I thought maybe what he said was right.
The psychological burden was slightly reduced. Holding a bunch of mutton skewers, I asked another question: "If Gao Zijian can't solve this matter, will he follow his aunt's request and follow Liu Shihan..."
Sun Yiqing shook his head decisively and said: "Although Gao Zijian is young and energetic, he is by no means a heartless person. He won't do it."
When Sun Yiqing said this, I felt relieved and immediately felt at ease. I said with a smile: "Manager Sun, you said you. The longer I get along with you, the more charming I feel. If anyone marries you, wouldn't they be extremely happy!"
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"Oh?" Sun Yiqing raised his eyes and looked at me and said, "Do you really think so?"