“Alright!” Zhou Ye agreed.
Perhaps the time had come, or perhaps it was due to mental relaxation—Tang Yun died in Zhou Ye’s arms.
Watching the suddenly limp arm, Zhou Ye felt her heart turn cold…
Was she truly a jinx?
Those who cared about her had either left or died!
Why?
“Let me go, let me go…”
The commotion made Zhou Ye lift her head!
“What are you doing? Zhou Ye, you promised Tang Yun you’d spare me! Are you going back on your word?”
Seeing the situation turning unfavorable, Aunt Li pleaded desperately.
“Heh…”
“Kill her!”
“No… don’t! You promised, you said it yourself—Tang Yun died for you! You can’t break your word! Zhou Ye, you can’t do this!”
Brother Luo asked in confusion, “Miss Zhou, didn’t you just…”
“I said… kill her!”
Zhou Ye uttered coldly, word by word.
Forgiveness? If I forgive you villains, who will forgive me?
Who can bring my sister back to life?
Can anyone? Of course not. Then go die!
Brother Luo resolved Aunt Li without hesitation. With a bottle of corpse-dissolving liquid from Zhou Ye, not even a trace of the body remained.
Tang Yun’s body was buried in a scenic place with beautiful mountains and clear waters—a location Sister Yun would surely have loved.
Zhou Ye knelt before the grave, unwilling to leave, as raindrops pattered incessantly.
It seemed to silently express the unease and reluctance in Zhou Ye’s heart!
Piece by piece, her heart shattered, then slowly gathered and mended—but was it still the same heart?
Yet, Zhou Ye couldn’t cry.
Brother Luo watched from behind, his heart inexplicably wrenching sharply, the pain spreading from his chest.
He knew it was heartache.
He couldn’t help but laugh bitterly at himself—he was being controlled with drugs, yet here he was feeling sorry for someone else?
Really asking for trouble!
Silently, he moved the umbrella over, shielding Zhou Ye from the wind and rain.
After a long while…
“Let’s go.”
Zhou Ye returned to her basement, curling up under the blankets. She didn’t know if it was an illusion or a cold, but she felt her entire body trembling violently, aching terribly.
One moment, it was as if she had fallen into an ice cellar—extremely cold, her limbs stiff and rigid. The next, she felt as if she were thrown into a volcano, the raging flames scorching her!
Once again, there was no one by her side.
Sister Yun had used her life to show Zhou Ye that she was loved!
But she didn’t want this…
She didn’t want it…
Knock knock knock…
“Your letter!”
The postal worker left, and Zhou Ye held a kraft paper envelope.
Closing the door, she slowly opened the envelope.
“Xiao Ye, it’s your brother.”
The opening line shocked Zhou Ye into looking around nervously before hurrying back to the basement to read the letter in full.
It really was her brother!
“Xiao Ye, don’t be afraid! Your brother knows what happened. I just can’t show myself, but remember—you still have me. No matter what happens, whatever you do, I support you! I’ll protect Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, and Dad. Don’t worry! When you’ve done all you need to do, I’ll be waiting for you in the countryside! You’re a good kid. Can you try to be happier? None of this is your fault! It’s not your mistake! We all love you!”
“Wuu… ah…” Zhou Ye buried her face in the blankets, sobbing.
The moment she broke into loud cries, she forgave herself. Each sob felt like a release of compassion within her heart…
The prison of countless sharp thorns piercing the heart seemed to have opened a gap! The suffocation gradually faded away.
After crying her fill, she carefully stored the envelope in a hidden spot within her dimension.
She had originally thought her uncle was the mastermind behind harming her grandparents, but never expected he was merely a pawn!
The neighbor who watched her grow up turned out to be a spy.
Since her grandparents and parents had already gone through the Educated Youth Going to the Countryside movement, what reason could they possibly have to harm them?
If it wasn’t them, then who exactly caused her brother’s death in her previous life?
If it was them, why would they do it?
No… I should go to the countryside!
Zhou Ye collected her emotions and directly registered for the Educated Youth Going to the Countryside program with her household registration booklet.
The nearest departure date was in three days.
That meant she had three days to prepare!
Not only that, she also sent out an anonymous tip-off letter.
Old Yue, since your identity is problematic, I’ll never let you leave alive.
“Miss Zhou, you’re going to the countryside?”
Brother Luo asked in shock.
“Yes. I want to see Xiao Liu, the mall manager!”
Zhou Ye stated her request directly.
“Alright!”
Soon, Xiao Liu arrived and said to Zhou Ye respectfully, “Miss Zhou, if you need anything, just give me a list and I’ll prepare it for you!”
“One thousand jin of rice, one thousand jin of wheat flour, one thousand jin of cornmeal, one thousand jin each of millet, mung beans… and other various grains. Rubber shoes…”
Zhou Ye hesitated mid-sentence. She needed many things, but couldn’t recall everything at once…
Brother Luo noticed and said, “Miss Zhou, you must be tired from listing. Let me prepare everything for you! I’ll make sure to get everything you need. Food, daily necessities, clothing – I’ll prepare them all for you!”
Zhou Ye relaxed slightly: “Fine, go ahead!”
Brother Luo was happy – he could finally do something for the young girl, proving he was still useful!
But no one noticed how Zhou Ye’s eyes turned cold the moment Brother Luo left. No matter what you do in this lifetime, it can’t cover up the harm you caused in the previous life!
Xiao Liu noticed and felt a chill down his spine, as if being watched by a venomous snake. He wondered if he should find an opportunity to warn Brother Luo.
Did Miss Zhou seem dissatisfied with him?
Without thinking further, he quickly followed Brother Luo out. After all, he still needed to prepare the supplies.
Within two days, Brother Luo had everything ready!
“Miss Zhou, I’ve stored everything in the warehouse. Would you like to check?”
“Alright!”
It had to be said that while Brother Luo wasn’t a good person, he was quite methodical in his work!
The warehouse was packed full – food, daily necessities, even milk powder…
“What’s this milk powder for?”
Brother Luo scratched his head and smiled sheepishly.
“I thought since you’re only fifteen and still young, I prepared some milk powder for you. It’s nutritious and good for your health! Life in the countryside is tough, and everything is scarce! So I prepared a bit more!”
“Very good!”
That single compliment made Brother Luo extremely happy!
“If you need anything in the future, just call me. I’ll be ready anytime!”
Zhou Ye ignored him.
“I’ll have someone pick everything up. Leave the keys here.”
“Yes!”
Brother Luo didn’t ask questions or pry, but obediently left.
On the way, Xiao Liu hesitantly said: “Brother, I actually feel like Miss Zhou doesn’t really like you! That look in her eyes – it scared me even to see it!”
“Bah! Who are we? We’re bad people who kill and steal! And who is Miss Zhou? She’s an innocent young girl!
“It’s no wonder they don’t like us!”
“Right now, the important thing is to get the job done. Besides, isn’t the ten thousand yuan in your hand satisfying enough?”
Xiao Liu thought for a moment and nodded in agreement. “That’s true!”
Time to set off…
At the train station, Zhou Ye glanced around, as if there was nothing worth lingering over.
“Miss Zhou… wait for me…”
A figure came rushing from behind, carrying a large bundle on their back!