Su Yin had recently developed a catalyst that could enhance a Nenglizhe's combat effectiveness by 20%. Although its effects were temporary, the side effects were minimal. Since the concoction turned out blue, Su Yin simply and straightforwardly named it Blue Medicine.
Such a substance might not seem particularly useful under normal circumstances, but if applied on the battlefield, it could very well sway the tide of war. Naturally, Diguo regarded it as a priceless treasure and quietly began mass production.
In addition, there were also hypnotic agents and a special paralytic agent. The head of the Diguo Yanjiuyuan, Director Ye, already treated Su Yin like a treasure, wishing Su Yin would spend every day in the laboratory.
In exchange, Su Yin asked the other party to help with two matters.
Under the dim night sky, Lv Feibai hurriedly pulled his hood over his head. A noise from behind startled him, causing him to immediately hide inside a nearby trash bin.
Shortly after, a group of tall men armed with clubs and knives wandered around the area, cursing loudly: "Damn it, where is he? We clearly saw him heading this way!"
Only after they had left did Lv Feibai crawl out of the trash bin, looking utterly bewildered. At this moment, he was in a pitiful state—starving and being hounded by loan sharks. He lived in constant fear, terrified that his hands or feet would be chopped off.
Stumbling along the road, he fell once more, only to be helped up by someone. An elderly voice sounded in his ear: "Young man, why are you in such a sorry state? How pitiful. Have you encountered some trouble?"
Lv Feibai looked up to see a kind-faced old man. This sudden show of concern moved even someone as heartless as him. Yet, thinking of his own predicament, he felt despair.
During these days, he had wanted to seek help but couldn’t leave this area, as the debt collectors would quickly find him.
"I owe loan sharks…" Lv Feibai murmured.
The old man sighed: "Ah, those who collect high-interest loans are ruthless and well-connected. If you keep dragging it out, you’ll eventually be killed. Poor thing, why not run away?"
Lv Feibai’s eyes lit up: "Run where?"
"I can sneak you out and issue you a permit to go to Weiran Star. Not just anyone can go there—no one will find you. Once this blows over, you can come back."
Lv Feibai was tempted.
Su Yin answered a call with an indifferent expression: "Oh? Is that so?… He’s already left? Good… I understand."
Director Ye of the Diguo Yanjiuyuan, sitting across from Su Yin, was somewhat curious: "It’s done? By the way, why go through all this trouble to send him to Weiran Star? With your contributions, if you wanted, you could have him imprisoned instead."
Su Yin smiled: "Perhaps I want him to experience it—the kind of life where, despite not losing freedom, there is no end in sight… or something like that."
Weiran Star was a gold-mining planet. After arriving there, Lv Feibai, the original host’s fiancé, would be forced to sign an agreement, forever bound to the planet.
There was no prosperity like that of the imperial capital, nor any entertainment—only endless gold mines and the work of mining gold.
Unlike a slave, Lv Feibai would still have his freedom, but to survive, he would have no choice but to mine gold.
What a wonderful job—consider it compensation for the two lives of the original host and her child, paid with his entire life.
Now it was time to see another person. Su Yin took out a small bottle and handed it to Director Ye.
Dean Ye asked excitedly, "This… is this the one that will… when blood is added?"
Su Yin nodded, "Mm, I'll take my leave first."
Inside the interrogation room, Wang Zhiying never expected to see Su Yin here. For a moment, her mind went blank, and she asked with a hint of fear, "Why are you here?"
Su Yin glanced at her and sat down directly, "You look truly pitiful. How did you become so haggard?"
Wang Zhiying widened her eyes, "Are you here to mock me? Did you orchestrate this?"
Su Yin couldn't be bothered to put on an act, "What do you mean, 'orchestrate this'? You and Su Yongyuan know exactly what you've done. I'm here to help you."
"Help me? Since when are you so kind? What do you want me to do?"
Su Yin leaned in slightly closer, her voice tinged with temptation, "I know about all the evidence you've kept—like the proof of Su Yongyuan killing my mother. If I wanted, I could get it all. That way, Su Yongyuan would definitely be sentenced to life imprisonment! But I haven't done it yet. Guess why?"
Wang Zhiying looked at Su Yin in horror, "How do you know about that?"
Su Yin feigned innocence, "How I know isn't important. Why don't you ask me why I haven't done it yet?"
Wang Zhiying froze, "Why?"
Su Yin smiled, "Because I want you to expose him yourself. Doesn't he love you so much? Let him taste the bitterness of betrayal by the person closest to him. Your crime of harboring a criminal is already a done deal. Believe me, if I wanted to, even just for harboring a criminal, I could make sure you spend the rest of your life in prison.
Spend a lifetime in prison with Su Yongyuan, or serve three years and walk free? Now, choose."
Wang Zhiying glanced at the guard beside her, who remained expressionless, and recalled the respectful attitude of the interrogator who had escorted her in earlier. She knew Su Yin's words were likely true.
Gritting her teeth, she made up her mind, "Fine, I'll do it! What do you want me to do?"
Su Yin smiled and took something out of her pocket, "It's simple."
Two days later, the trial began.
Su Yongyuan was once again brought to the defendant's seat. He watched as Wang Zhiying presented evidence from the witness stand and heard her personally expose how he had tampered with his ex-wife's hovercar.
Su Yongyuan broke down.
"Why! I've never wronged you! Why are you doing this to me? You've kept the evidence from the very beginning!"
The judge above frowned, "Order! Su Yongyuan, the crime of intentional homicide is supported by both witness testimony and material evidence. The circumstances are severe, and the impact is egregious. In accordance with Article 133 of the Diguo Law, Su Yongyuan is sentenced to life imprisonment without the right to appeal.
Wang Zhiying's crime of harboring a criminal is supported by conclusive evidence. In accordance with Article 164 of the Diguo Law, Wang Zhiying is sentenced to three years of imprisonment and fined 100,000 yuan."
As the verdict was announced, Su Yongyuan collapsed to the ground, while Wang Zhiying broke down in tears.
No, it wasn't her fault! Su Yongyuan was destined to be sentenced to life imprisonment. She just… she just wanted to live a good life… She did nothing wrong!
Such a deeply moving love story!
Su Yin clicked her tongue twice and left.
As for her cheap brother, he had brought his own downfall by becoming addicted to drugs. Su Yin casually reported him.
Now, having dealt with her scumbag father, stepmother, and scumbag fiancé all at once, she felt incredibly light and in a wonderful mood. All that was left was to muddle through university, and everything would be perfect.
Oh right, there's also Lu Xingcun, whose favorability toward her suddenly increased yesterday??? What happened (.)
Speak of the devil—just as she stepped out of the courthouse, she saw Lu Xingcun.
Su Yin asked, puzzled, "What are you doing here?"
Lu Xingcun coughed awkwardly, "I was passing by. I heard you were here and thought I’d give you a ride back."
Ever since that dream he had last time, he’d felt a little embarrassed looking at Su Yin, yet he couldn’t help but keep noticing her.
Su Yin nodded without giving it much thought. "I’m really happy today. Are you free later? Want to grab a meal together? How about grilled lamb chops?"
Nothing happened on the way back, but Lu Xingcun’s favorability toward her kept rising—it had already reached 70.