There is a custom among prisoners: once you leave, you cannot turn back.
After a year of getting along, there are some unspeakable emotions, and a few casual chats have already finished the greetings.
I raised my hand and waved slightly, saying goodbye to the prison. I didn't look back. It wasn't because I was afraid of bad luck, but because I knew
there was no turning back.
Turn around or face it, there is no turning back in life.
"Sakuya, be a good person when you get out of here."
The warden walked me for a while, speaking earnestly, patting my shoulder lightly, and saying
, "Let's go."
The wall separates the world. Carrying my luggage, I gradually walked out of the place I had not been able to leave for more than three hundred days.
The sky is clear, and the sunlight on my face, shoulders, arms... is it warm? No, this scorching breath
is obviously unable to drive away the coldness in my heart. The light has no connection with me, a prisoner. When a prisoner returns, he is not walking
back home, but walking from one prison to another.
"Son..." A soft call, a voice that I once thought was from heaven, but now it's like a witch's
spell and whipping my scarred soul. What comes into view is a pretty face that still has the same charm, yet is as seductive as
a snake or scorpion. It is the face that is most familiar to me and yet the most unfamiliar. I can no longer tell whether she is beautiful or ugly. I should
hate her, but I have completely shed my anger, my face appears calm, and my heart only feels a wave of disgust.
I really don't understand how this woman could have the nerve to utter those two words and then feign a motherly
expression of concern and care. Yes, she is my biological mother, Li Xuanshi, the woman who gave birth to me and also the woman who destroyed
me.
I can't remember how many times she appeared in my dreams like a fairy, nor can I remember how many times she
dragged me into the nightmare like a vicious witch.
Perhaps, the angel and the devil have become connected by flesh and blood, blending seamlessly in her body, and are also buried in my past
life.
"Sakyo..." Another gentle voice interrupted my thoughts.
Li Xuanshi did not come alone. She was accompanied by Xu Lin, a mature and charming beautiful woman. She
was Li Xuanshi's best friend and was considered my elder. In the past, I called her Aunt Xu.
Like that woman, she possessed a beautiful face and figure that most women envied, and she also devoted herself to
the old dog Hao Jianghua, willing to be toyed with by the old dog Hao.
I don't know whether she had any influence on my unfortunate experience as a man, but she
must be an insider.
Xu Lin was once my sexual object of admiration, and in fact we did take the step of intimacy.
She and I experienced love, and to be precise, I did enjoy the "joy," but
did she enjoy the "love"? Probably... probably not. Judging from their obsession with that old dog, I'm
certainly not as good as Old Dog Hao in that respect. This is a hateful yet cruel reality. Perhaps Bai Ying is the same. They both
experienced from Old Dog Hao an experience that I never gave them.
"Sakuya, your mother knew you were released from prison today, so she came to pick you up."
Xu Lin seemed to want to ease the atmosphere. Seeing that woman seemed to be hesitant to speak, she had no
choice to state her purpose loudly, "Now that we're out, let's put some things aside. Let's go back first..." She wanted to pick up my
luggage.
I glanced to the side and Xu Lin's hand fell short.
"Let it go..." I glanced at Xu Lin, then glanced at the woman, and let out a breath: "If it were you,
you could let it go just like that."
"Huh..." Xu Lin forced an awkward smile. How could she not know how much this incident had hurt me?
All of Hao Laogou's women should have known it too. She had no choice but to pull that woman up with her. "Some things
should be discussed back home."
"Zuo Jing, I know you're still blaming Lao Hao, but you should also think about Mom's difficulties. Lao Hao was
wrong , but you shouldn't have acted so recklessly either. How could you do such a stupid thing?"
Li Xuanshi explained with seemingly good intentions, "You stabbed Old Hao. That's a serious assault. I
persuaded him profusely , and he finally agreed to a pardon, which is why he received a light sentence of one year..." "Old Hao was a scoundrel. He deserved this
punishment, and there's nothing to complain about. I know you were wronged. Now that you're free, I'll definitely compensate you."
Li Xuanshi sighed sadly, "Zuo Jing, go back with mom, okay?" As she spoke, a hint of pleading
appeared .
I didn't say anything, but seemed to be thinking.
This woman in front of me seems to still have some affection for me. Is it true or false? It's not that I
still have illusions about her, but whether she is true or not is something I have to consider. Should I take advantage of her or
just pretend to be a snake?
From the moment I walked out of prison, there was no turning back.
For so many nights, I have recalled in my mind all the unbearable things, I have cried out in my heart, cried out with a heart
full of wail, countless ideas, but no response, countless times of contemplation, but no answer, countless, countless...
Gradually, it became intertwined into a kind of silent pain, and then... what I should have figured out became clear in my mind.
Since was Old Dog Hao, the rest were nothing but trivial details.
From then on, my bleak and hopeless life as a prisoner finally saw a ray of light.
Instead of a ray of hope, the fire of revenge continued to grow within me... "I... don't want to see
him."
I said lightly.
While Xu Lin was still pondering what he meant, Li Xuanshi understood first: "Old Hao is out of town
on an exchange program and won't be here this week."
"Oh well."
I slowly uttered three words, and they couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Xu Lin took my luggage and put it in
the trunk .
"Xu Lin, you drive and I'll accompany Zuo Jing."
A smile appeared on the woman's face.
He held my arm and sat in the back seat.
The leather seats were indeed comfortable to sit on, unlike the stiff seats in a prison cell. What wafted into his nose was
the subtle fragrance of that woman.
Although she is a mature woman, I can still feel the delicate grip of her hands. This woman
is indeed . Her mature, plump, towering and firm breasts even press against my arms through the clothes.
I'm not sure whether she did it on purpose or not.
Or perhaps it was a form of secret "compensation" from her? I couldn't help but frown slightly.
"Son, what's wrong?" The woman noticed that I was being unnatural.
"Nothing."
I sighed, watching the scenery pass by outside the window. After a moment, I raised my eyes slightly and thought, "I
want to go somewhere first."
"Where are you going?" The woman's lips and teeth moved. She thought I was still rejecting her.
"I want to tell him I'm safe."
I paused. "I don't want him worrying about me down there."
There was a moment of silence. The woman said nothing but lowered her head slightly, as if she was too embarrassed to face him.
She knew exactly who the "he" I was talking about was.
The woman lowered her head, and a delicate fragrance came into my nostrils from her hair. In a trance, I remembered that I had also smelled her fragrance when I was
a child .
"As I should."
After a long time, the woman groaned, and this groan seemed to contain some indescribable emotions.
A gentle breeze blew across my face and past my ears, like a silent sound, which was gradually forgotten
.
In front of me is my father's tomb, the same tombstone with his black and white photo engraved on it. It is still clear
, but the father in my memory has faded.
"Dad, your son is here to see you."
I leaned against the tombstone, wiping away the dust with my hand. I sighed softly, "I didn't kill Old Dog Hao, but instead
got sentenced to a year. Are you disappointed in me?" "I tried my best, determined to perish together with you, but
I still fell at the hands of those women. They really did their best for Old Dog Hao."
I paused. "When you were alive, you said I was a bit impulsive and prone to acting rashly..." "You hit the nail on the head. This is
indeed a lesson, but don't worry, I won't do that again this time..." I said lightly. "
Time is the best baptism. It teaches people to calm down, to think, and to know how to make decisions..." "As
for that woman and Xu Lin, I've asked them to stay outside. I don't think you want to see her again."
As I was speaking, a picture emerged in my mind. It was many years ago, when Old Dog Hao hugged that woman and had sex with her in front of
my father 's grave. It was extremely obscene and humiliating.
Humiliating my father, Old Dog Hao raped her, the naked battle between the deceased and the deceased was filled with the desires of
the adulterers .
"Come to think of it, I was also an unfilial son. I just hid aside and watched, even reacting to it, but
I didn't say anything to stop him. I just let Hao Gou bully our Zuo family."
He shook his head, pushing the lustful scene back into the corner of his memory. "If you knew about this, I wonder
how you would curse me, such an unfilial son... So, what I've experienced must be retribution."
"It was me who let the wolf in, allowing Old Dog Hao to take advantage. It was me who indulged my selfish desires, bringing shame to the Zuo family. It was
my gradual indulgence that led to this situation. I deserve it..." His seemingly calm heart
ached, and then a deep well of regret surged forth... "Dad, I regret it, but there
are cures for everything in this world, except regret. The only solution is fire."
I bowed to my father's portrait and promised, "I'll come back when I've made the Hao family famous, destroyed all that was shameful, and washed away
the humiliation of the Zuo family."
Come again, to this villa, I will come again.
As the car entered the hot spring resort compound, a group of young waitresses lined up neatly to greet us: "Welcome,
Young Master ."
Young Master, what an ironic title! Suddenly, the sound of firecrackers rang out. When I
got out of the car, the path was paved with a red wedding carpet, and there was a brazier in the middle.
Jumping over the fire basin is a custom that is expected to bring good luck and avoid misfortune, and to turn misfortune into blessing. The act of jumping over the fire
symbolizes staying away from bad luck and promoting prosperity.
Li Xuanshi and Xu Lin held my arm and walked over the brazier.
Walking on the red carpet, accompanied by beauties on both sides, he should be in high spirits - if the one accompanying them is Hao Laogou
, for Hao Laogou, beautiful women are his best decorations, just like his dog whip, a
declarative symbol.
But for me, this road reflects my ridiculousness, just like the harsh sound of "Young Master"
.
After passing the lobby and several buildings, continue walking about a hundred meters, and you will see a waterside pavilion on the left, hidden
among the green mountains and clear waters.
The pavilion named Xiang Ying Xiu is usually not open to the public and only receives distinguished guests.
In the mist, the woman smiled and said, "I've already told you that this place is closed today
. You're the only one here. Go get rid of your bad luck first."
The spacious hot spring pool, bubbling with steam and covered with pomelo leaves, said, "Just enjoy it
for a while ."
Before the woman left, she called over several young girls.
I sat down with half my body submerged in the water.
The mist was rising and swirling, and I could only see a few gray-haired bodies, but I couldn't tell who was who. The girls took
grapefruit leaves and wiped them on my shoulders, chest, and back... In the warm hot spring pool, I could feel the young and tender touch of
the girls ... I have to say, this long-awaited closeness was really refreshing.
I closed my eyes slightly to rest, no longer looking at their graceful bodies, nor paying attention to how they served me
.
"Master, Madam has asked us to serve you well."
In a trance, someone was breathing fragrance into my ear, someone was kissing my chest with their sweet lips, and someone seemed to be moving towards
my waist.
It was as if I was deaf to everything I heard. I remained unmoved and had no response.
Regardless of the girls' youthful playfulness, their hearts became heavy.
A year, in addition to meditation, also taught me to learn self-control. My will, tempered by hatred,
has long surpassed the desires of the flesh, making me calmer, more unperturbed, even like stagnant water.
Then I felt another different feeling in my crotch, but I still felt bored and lifeless.
No matter how nimble and skillful your hands are, no matter how attentive you are, you cannot shock this pool of spring water.
"Let me soak alone for a while."
After a long moment, I slowly closed my eyes. The girls looked at each other, then left obediently one after another.
I emerged from the hot springs and stepped into the steam room, lost in the solitude of the sauna. Beneath the calm exterior
, a burning pain lurked within, boiling my guts and bones like a raging beast's blood...
Has that surging heat already devoured my former innocence and kindness? I fear my soul will soon
glide deeper into the abyss... Despite the warmth, tears welled up in my eyes, a faint sense of melancholy... When did I
stoop as to feel sorry for myself and pity myself? It's truly ironic.
Time cannot be turned back, and when I return I am no longer young. I am a prisoner, a prisoner who cannot escape from the prison.
After the sauna, Li Xuanshi had already prepared the suite and had two sets of clothes in the room.
One suit is formal, the other is casual, no matter the light color or the standard size, they really fit her body, and in this
respect she is much better than Bai Ying.
Growing up, she was more often the one buying clothes for me, just as I remember her
preparing .
Perhaps my father and I were really lazy when it came to spending on clothes, until she married Hao Laogou
and I married Bai Ying.
This was probably the first time since my marriage that Li Xuanshi had prepared clothes for me, even though it was to celebrate my
release from prison. Looking at myself in the mirror, if I put aside the slightly haggard look on my face, I seem to have regained my former
charm .
It was almost dinner time, and on the table were a few home-cooked dishes. Without any elaborate decorations, they looked plain and
simple.
Compared to the extravagant long dining table of the Hao family, the dining table in front of him looked much more ordinary.
"Sakyou, come to Mommy."
Li Xuanshi smiled brightly, "These are all your favorite dishes. They're made by Mom herself."
I had to force myself to pretend to be calm. Perhaps I also had this kind of
hypocrisy and like her, I covered up our emotional baseness.
Indeed, these home-cooked meals were all my favorites. Ever since she hooked up with Hao Laogou, she'd never
prepared them for me as carefully as she did now. Was her so-called "home-cooked" cooking a gift of kindness born out of a touch of family affection?
She probably didn't realize that, with the passing of time, I'd long since lost interest in these dishes.
It's like a favorite toy from childhood, but suddenly you no longer like it and it gets thrown into the corner.
You only remember it when you occasionally clean it up and are surprised at how childish you were at that time.
"Where's Aunt Xu?"
I mentioned it in a lukewarm way.
"Forget about her. Today's meal will just be for the two of us, mother and son."
Li Xuanshi smiled slightly, picked up the decanted wine vessel on the dining table, and planned to pour it into the glass in front of me. I
had no choice but to reach out and cover the rim of the glass to stop her.
She was stunned and her face was a little stiff.
"I'm going out today, so I'd better not drink."
I said lightly.
Who knows if this woman will do anything with the alcohol, the safest thing to do is to refuse.
"Ah... that's right, Mom wasn't thoughtful enough."
Li Xuanshi forced a smile. In fact, she must have known that once there was a rift in the relationship, even if she
wanted mend it, there would always be barriers.
Perhaps to ease the awkwardness, she poured herself a glass of red wine and raised it, saying, "There are some things
Mom doesn't know how to say."
He paused for a moment, but said nothing else. Instead, he drank the red wine in the glass in one gulp.
"Then let's not talk about it for now."
I responded perfunctorily.
She smiled faintly, but poured herself another half cup, which was also finished in just a few sips.
"If you keep drinking like this, you'll be drunk before you even eat."
I can't figure out what this woman's intentions are.
"Don't worry, this little bit of wine is fine."
Li Xuanshi raised her glass slightly, "As for wine, if you drink too much, you get drunk, and when you're drunk, you feel uncomfortable, but many people still
like to drink it.
I didn't understand it at first, but gradually I began to understand."
"What else can I do besides drinking?"
Li Xuanshi swirled her wine glass, "Sometimes it's for socializing, but more often it's because I'm feeling miserable.
My husband was stabbed by our son, and our son is in jail. I'm really torn…" "So, you haven't
come to see me once," I said coldly. "It's really hard for you."
No matter how desperate and resentful I was, I never banned anyone from my visitation list, yet
the two women who were the most influential in my life never requested visitation.
"I know you feel wronged and resentful. I really want to see you, but I don't dare to go."
Li Xuanshi sighed, "You hurt others, but you are the one who is hurt the most. I didn't go to see you because I didn't know how
to face you. I was afraid that you would hate me..." "If it were you, would you hate me?" I responded calmly.
Li Xuanshi didn't say anything, but poured another glass of wine, took a big sip, and then slowly said: "Hate!"
If she said she didn't hate, that would be the most false lie, and there was no need to hide anything on this point.
"So, even if Lao Hao is angry after you stabbed him, he has nothing to complain about.
I just can't face you... Yingying is the same. She's been hiding for a year and hasn't seen anyone."
"I know you still harbor resentment in your heart, and I dare not ask for forgiveness."
Li Xuanshi looked at me and said, "I just hope you understand that violence cannot solve the problem."
After all, he still wanted to protect Old Dog Hao, so he asked me to let him go.
My heart was cold, but my face remained calm: "I don't want to be locked up again, and I certainly won't do such
a stupid thing again."
I have to say that risking my life to kill Hao Laogou was the most foolish thing to do. If I had really killed Hao Laogou,
I would have been charged with the crime of "unfilial son committing violence", and Hao Laogou might have become a "model martyr" because of his "brave fight
against the murderer but unfortunately died", which is something I absolutely cannot accept.
"That's good."
After hearing my promise not to retaliate violently, Li Xuanshi smiled charmingly, her face blossoming. She then
pulled out a cell phone, a bank card, and a car key from her bag. "This is the latest iPhone
, activated. It's your original card."
My phone was smashed to pieces in my outburst of anger during the incident, and I couldn't use
it .
"There's 2 million in the card, no password required, so you can use it first. There's a Mercedes-Benz in the parking lot downstairs. If you
don't like it, go pick out another one when you have time, and Mom will buy it for you."
There seemed to be some sincerity in Li Xuanshi's eyes.
Whether it's genuine or fake, do I care? No.
Of course, I wouldn't refuse the things she gave me, so I accepted them directly.
She bought all of these with her own money, and the wealth she holds was left by my father. If I don't want it,
I'm afraid it will just go to the Hao family, which I don't want to see.
Perhaps Li Xuanshi felt that she had convinced me or reached a "tacit understanding" with me to some extent, and she felt
a lot more relieved.
I didn't drink any alcohol at this dinner, but she drank a few more glasses, talked a few more words, and gradually seemed to be a little drunk
.
There was a faint blush on her face, as if she had applied rouge, making her look extremely charming, seductive and
attractive .
Fine wine and beautiful women have been a perfect match since ancient times. The aroma of wine is charming, but she is even more charming than the wine. Even if we meet at the end of the year
, she seems to be more beautiful, as charming as a rose, but roses have thorns, and so does she.
The thorns of a rose can at most prick your fingers, but her thorns are poisonous. They not only prick the family affection that I am proud of
, but also poison all the beautiful things in my heart.
If Bai Ying took away my dignity as a husband, then Li Xuanshi undoubtedly took away my longing as
a son .
Before she knew it, she had drunk almost all the red wine in the vessel, and she seemed to be getting even more drunk.
Her beautiful eyes were like mist, hazy and blurred, and her gorgeous cheeks were covered with an alluring blush. Although she was drunk, she still
looked very charming.
"You used to not allow me to drink, yet you drink so much yourself."
I sighed slightly, "Why bother?" "You're not allowed to drink... You're going to have a baby... It's not good..." Li Xuanshi said as she struggled to stand up, the alcohol
gradually taking over. "I drink because I feel bad... No, because I'm happy
... You're Zuo Jing, you're out... Mom is happy... Well, I feel a little dizzy... I'm not drinking anymore... I'm going to sleep... You go play
..." "I'll help you to the room."
I walked over and held her arms with one hand and her waist with the other. She was indeed drunk, and her feet were
unsteady, and she was in danger of collapsing at any time. I simply clasped her hands on my shoulders, put my hands on
her knees, and carried her on my back... I vaguely remembered that she must have
carried me like this when we were children.
However, people always grow up and give up some things. Perhaps this is the price of growth, no matter
how big or small.
This is an irreversible path. I can only keep going, and this is the path I have chosen.
I carried her mature yet soft body on my back, feeling the roundness of her breasts against my spine. I
could even smell her perfume, and of course, the distinct scent of alcohol. Then, I heard her whisper, "
I'm sorry..." It was so soft, so soft, almost inaudible, but I heard it. So
what? The events of these past few years couldn't be dismissed with a simple "I'm sorry,"
erased with an eraser, and then treated as if nothing had happened.
Li Xuanshi, whether she was drunk or pretending to be drunk, whether she was truly repentant and apologetic or trying to gain forgiveness, I do
n't care and I don't need to care.
And right now, I just need to do what I should do, and my determination will not waver.
I came to the room, helped her lean on her back onto the soft latex bed, took off her shoes, helped her
lie down straight, and put a pillow under her. The room that was originally prepared for me was now occupied by my biological mother.
The half-exposed skin is still delicate and smooth. To say that she is middle-aged is even a derogatory term. It has to be said that
today 's medical beauty technology is really excellent in skin care.
The blush on Li Xuanshi's cheeks was getting deeper and deeper. She was indeed drunk. Maybe she was not completely drunk to death,
but she had obviously lost all control. At this moment, she was like a lamb that was powerless to resist. No matter what she did, she was
unable to resist. But I did not do much. It was not because I was jealous of the identity of mother and son, nor because I had lost my desire,
but because I knew very well what price I had to pay for that plan, and I could not allow myself to make any mistakes.
I took a wet towel and put it on her forehead. Her eyes were closed, and I couldn't see the bright eyes of the past,
but I could hear her breathing, which was inevitably heavier when she was drunk. Her seductive and rosy lips were slightly half-open, and she
seemed be whispering something, but it was impossible to hear clearly.
I didn't look through Li Xuanshi's phone, as that would be risky and useless. I used the iPhone she
had prepared and called Xu Lin.
Li Xuanshi didn't seem willing to show her drunken state in front of her employees, so it
was best to let her best friend Xu Lin take care of her.
I didn't have to wait long before Xu Lin came into the room. Seeing Li Xuanshi on the bed, she
looked at me with a suspicious and strange look and said softly, "Zuo Jing, you missed an opportunity."
I glanced at her. Xu Lin was a shrewd woman. No matter how she responded to her suggestive words,
it would not be appropriate, so I simply turned a deaf ear to her.
"Okay, today is the day you get a new lease on life. Aunt Xu won't make things difficult for you."
Xu Lin smiled and said, "Leave Xuanshi to me. As for what you want to do, go ahead."
I kept a cold expression on my face, pretending not to care, and turned away.
I have an inexplicable feeling in my heart that fate is unpredictable and women's hearts are also unpredictable. Who knows what will happen next.
Driving along the street, seemingly aimlessly, every where I go is filled with inexplicable silence.
All kinds of vehicles and passers-by were eventually reduced to rapidly receding scenes along the way through the glass.
After passing one intersection, there is always another one waiting. Perhaps there will be an end, but who knows where
it is ? Her eyes are slightly open, half hazy, half blurred, but her charm cannot be concealed in her pupils.
Her forehead felt a little cool, but her head still felt drowsy. Her body was weak and powerless. Li Xuanshi struggled to
get up. She was in a limp state, like a peerless beauty gradually waking up.
"Awake?" Xu Lin gently supported her bestie. "You drank so much at once, it's strange you're not drunk. At first I
thought you were pretending to be drunk."
Pretending to be drunk? Li Xuanshi had a vague feeling that Xu Lin was speaking with a hidden agenda, but she hadn't fully sobered up yet, and her
logical thinking was clearly a bit off.
The water gurgled on the vanity as Li Xuanshi washed her face. She gradually regained consciousness. "Where's Zuo Jing?" "He drove
away. He's been locked up for a year. I think he needs some freedom."
Xu Lin paused. "Pick up Zuo Jing and tell Old Hao what you're going to say."
"We'll take it one step at a time. It'll be a few days before Old Hao comes back anyway, so we'll talk about it then."
Li Xuanshi hesitated, "Old Hao and I both owe Zuo Jing a debt regarding Bai Ying. As long as he's willing to
compromise , I'll do my best to compensate him..." "What if... Zuo Jing refuses?"
Xu Lin made her point clear. "Do you think he'll give up his revenge for having his wife stolen from him? Even if you're willing to compensate him,
he might not forgive you."
"I'm not asking for his forgiveness, I just don't want him to do anything stupid again.
I still have Lao Hao and a few children, but of the Zuo family...he's the only one left."
Li Xuanshi couldn't help but sigh, "I hope he can come to terms with it. I don't want us to be
at the point of no return..." No return? Xu Lin fell silent. "Xuanshi, oh Xuanshi, do you really think you have
a way out ? This is a wrong path, a dead end. Ever since Hao Jianghua hooked up with you, you've
made one mistake after another on this wrong path. From you to Qingqing, then to me, and then to those women later on, even my daughter-in-law Bai Ying was deeply involved...
There's no way out. There's no way out at all.
Thinking of Sakyo, and how shy he had been when they'd made love, she couldn't help but feel a slight throb. Was it
guilt or sympathy? Perhaps both, just a few emotions that gradually calmed down with each breath. If that
day ever came, then... there was nothing to blame.
After washing up, Li Xuanshi decided to go back to the company first, so Xu Lin drove her back to Haojiagou,
and then drove back to Changsha herself.
"Aren't you staying tonight?" Li Xuanshi asked at the door of Golden Tea Oil Technology Development Co., Ltd. The Hao
family compound was not far from the company.
"No, my husband is coming home tonight, and I have to spend time with him."
Xu Lin smiled faintly, "If Jingjing hadn't been released from prison, I wouldn't have come here."
"Then please say hello to Xinwei and me."
Li Xuanshi was polite.
In fact, she understood that since Hao Jianghua was away this week, Xu Lin might as well spend more time with her family.
"Yes."
Xu Lin responded and drove away. On the way back to Changsha, she felt a little depressed again.
Women and women, who seem to be the closest of best friends, sometimes have their own thoughts, just like the conversation just now,
she was half true and half false.
Xu Lin came to Hengshan this time for my release from prison. Whether it was because of her relationship as an elder to me as "Aunt Xu"
or because we were once "sex buddies", she was willing to come here.
The reason she returned to Changsha and did not choose to stay was not as she said. In fact, her husband Liu Xinwei was not at home
. Even if she rushed back to Changsha, she would be alone.
It seems unnecessary, but it is also a kind of persistence for her. She needs a rhythm, a scale that she can control
. Although she is in a process of continuous decline, she is also looking for an inner buffer.
Many years ago, Li Xuanshi, Xu Lin, and Cen Qingqing were known as the Three Golden Flowers. Although they appeared to be close sisters,
they secretly competed with each other.
Li Xuanshi inherited Zuo Yuxuan's inheritance and was Hao Jianghua's legally married wife. Her status was unshakable and
she would not allow anyone else to shake it.
Xu Lin, on the other hand, knows how to advance and retreat, and is well-versed in the principle of "not fighting is fighting," maintaining a certain distance. Coupled with her
connections in banking and trade, Xu Lin
truly .
In Xu Lin's eyes, Cen Qingqing was a foolish, naive woman. She didn't consider the underlying reasoning behind her actions, but simply
strove for affection, ultimately ending up dead. Who could she blame? It was like throwing a stone into a pond; it created a few ripples before returning
to calm .
Now, Xu Lin's heart was actually rippling slightly, disturbing the original tranquility of the pond.
But he is a prisoner, a returning prisoner.
Li Xuanshi was sitting in the office, and Wang Shiyun was waiting beside her.
Although she is only the office director, she is the second-in-command of the company. She was
poached by Li Xuanshi from a multinational company with a high salary. Her appearance, education and ability are all impeccable. At the same time, she is also the woman who contributes to Hao Jianghua's entertainment. She looks
a bit like Bai Ying, but has better control and is Li Xuanshi's most capable confidant.
"Xu Lin and I took Zuo Jing to the villa. During dinner, I gave him something and he accepted it
."
Li Xuanshi looked at Wang Shiyun and said, "Try it first and see what the situation is."
"Yes, Chairman."
Wang Shiyun understood, and privately she called Li Xuanshi "sister", and even allowed herself to be as unrestrained
as possible . However, in the company, especially during working hours, she still strictly observed the hierarchy.
A few clicks of the mouse opened an application, and a few keystrokes later,
a window appeared on the screen. The top layer was a real-time route map, and the bottom layer was several categories related to mobile phone data.
"According to the route map, the young master is currently at the Fly-Club bar. Judging by
how long , he should have just entered."
Wang Shiyun explained as she reviewed the data. "The main window only displays a summary of the route; detailed data is available in
a generated document. Regarding mobile software usage, such as messaging apps like WeChat, data is
synchronized and backed up whenever used, then transmitted back through the embedded program. Mobile phone calls are also recorded in real time and synced to the audio file,
though in a noisy environment like this, the reception may be unclear."
"Because it's a remote operation, the effect will be affected by the network or the scene. Also, if there is a power
outage and the machine shuts down, there will be no way to fix it."
Wang Shiyun said, "If we use a hardware implant, the restrictions are much smaller, but we're worried that the young master might notice
the traces and reveal the secrets once the device is disassembled. Remote operation is still safer."
"Alright, this will do for now."
Li Xuanshi said, "As long as we can locate him, know where he went, who he contacted, and
what the calls or messages said...that's probably enough.
Only the two of us know about this, and you can't tell Lao Hao. I don't want them to have
any misunderstandings."
Jingjing...Mom doesn't want to doubt you, this is just a necessary precaution.
Li Xuanshi sighed in her heart, if you want revenge, if it's just an idea, mom can understand, but if
you are ready to take action, don't blame mom, mom will definitely stop you... As the night deepened, the Fly-Club bar
also welcomed the enthusiasm of the crowd.
Flashing lights, hazy music, a frenzied crowd dancing wildly on the dance floor,
bartenders , and the bar is filled with all kinds of people.
My eyes wandered around the bar for a moment, and then I saw them at a small booth.
"Kyo-nii."
The impatient Yan Su gave me a hug and said, "That's enough."
I only gave him two seconds. In this kind of situation, if two men hugged each other, it would be awkward if they hugged each other any longer.
I'm not here to reminisce.
"I haven't seen you for over a year, so I can't help but miss you a little."
Yan Su smiled. Although his name was "Yan Su", he was actually a lively person. Chen Mo was really
silent. He just looked at me and said nothing. He just raised the wine glass in his hand and drank
it all in one gulp. Everything he wanted to say was in the wine.
I handed the phone over to Chen Mo, who took it and pulled out a tool kit from under his feet. He started disassembling the phone on the spot.
The flashing lights didn't bother him at all. He quickly disassembled it into several parts, then carefully checked
each part to make sure there were no problems. He then reassembled it. His slender fingers were as dexterous as ever
, but he handed the phone to Yan Su.
Yan Su opened his laptop and connected his phone to the computer. He has an active personality, but he can also
calm .
I sat down slowly. One year in prison taught me one thing: to wait.
Most of our lives are spent waiting. The important thing is not to let this waiting become meaningless.
And I was also waiting, waiting for the prison net I had woven for the Hao family to gradually unwind, waiting for the flower of revenge to bear blood-
red fruit, waiting for that perfect stroke of the opera: I watched him build a red building, I watched him entertain guests, and I watched his building
collapse... The noise of the bar seemed to be isolated from my senses. The gurgling air roamed through my body, and with every breath
, the strong desire gradually faded away.
"Brother Jing, the phone was indeed tampered with."
Yan Su continued, "The implanted virus is just a deceptive shell.
This hidden, self-starting application, with remote operation protocol permission, enables real-time positioning and data backup for
transmission.
But to be honest, this guy's job was crude and unprofessional, and I could have easily handled it."
"It's enough to prove that the phone was tampered with."
I sighed softly.
"clear."
Yan Su didn't care. He closed his laptop, put it away, handed the phone back, picked up a bottle of beer and took a sip.
"Six months ago, I asked Attorney Chen to convey a message to you. I think you should know what to do."
I paused for a moment. "How's that thing going?" "Brother Jing, we've always
done our best to fulfill your instructions. We're keeping a close eye on the hot spring club."
Yan Su whispered, "However, the tea oil company doesn't have much surveillance, and it's difficult for us to get close, so we hacked in
and copied some internal documents. But they had upgraded their system before, and the noise was too loud and we were afraid it would alarm them. As for the Hao family
, we can only access surveillance from a few places. Without surveillance and internet access, there's nothing we can do."
All collected data is categorized and archived by day, and you
can ."
"Well done! I'll be in Beijing in the next two days and will contact you when I get back."
I stood up and left, "Have fun tonight."
"I'm leaving now."
Yan Su was feeling a little emotional when a deposit message suddenly appeared on his phone. He took a closer look and immediately smiled. "
It's Brother Jing after all! How generous! All my hard work over the past six months has finally paid off."
"Xiao Mo, we're going to be bold tonight, let's go Ace of Spades..." Yan Su and Chen Mo, two
people with very different personalities, are actually a pair of gay friends as close as brothers. They belong to a shell company of Internet services
and in a bar.
Not in Beijing, nor in Hengshan, but in Changsha.
Back then, Yan Su was leading Chen Mo, while Yao Yatou dragged me along to accompany her for drinks. It was a case of acquaintance after a fight...
The night was cool as water , the moonlight hazy, blurring whose eyes? The dark veil, the starlight shone, as if telling a different
story... Life is rarely smooth, for along its path, there are always many obstacles.
Some obstacles can be overcome with just a lift of the foot, but some obstacles are impossible to overcome no matter how hard you try.
I also have obstacles, but these obstacles are not under my feet, but in my heart.
The place that was once the most tender part of my heart was severely cut. Even after a year, the wound has stopped bleeding
and has begun to heal, but the scars are still there and the pain in my heart cannot be healed.
"What's wrong?" The next day, mother and son reunited at the villa again. The dishes were still my favorites when I was a child.
Li Xuanshi noticed that I was in a bad mood.
"Nothing."
I responded calmly, without any obvious disgust or deliberate attempts at closeness. Instead, I created a sense of
distance . It was not appropriate to reveal excessive emotions at this moment. After all, I was just getting into the role.
Li Xuanshi chatted for a few more minutes and asked about my activities yesterday. I told her the truth. Whatever I could say
was the truth, and what I couldn't say naturally didn't need to be said.
"I went to a few places, met up with a few friends, and was looking for a project to work on."
I paused. "I can't start a studio or a company myself. I have a criminal record. Big companies
won't hire me anymore, and I can't just sit there and live off my savings."
"How about you come and help Mom and be the general manager of the company?" Li Xuanshi said this,
perhaps as a form of compensation, but also as a targeted temptation.
"Don't even think about it. I'm not going."
I said directly, "You haven't even arranged for the Hao family's nephews to join the company, and now you let me be the general manager.
Aren't you afraid of the Hao family's objection? Wang Shiyun is a talented person, you can just use her..." "Okay then... I respect your
decision ."
Li Xuanshi seemed to be expressing regret, "But I'll keep the general manager position for you. You deserve
a place in this company."
He used to be a role model, but now he is full of lies.
I own a stake in this company? This is called Haojiashan Golden Tea Oil Technology Development Co., Ltd., the Hao family from Haojiagou
! Using the Zuo family's money to start a Hao family company is truly a great irony.
I am also happy to see Li Xuanshi's pretentious attitude.
Whether it's the tea oil company or the hot spring villa, no matter how much I endure and pretend to be a grandson, I can never gain
their trust.
Lurk and wait for the opportunity? Go undercover and try to gain a foothold? No, that's simply unrealistic and meaningless.
Doing so will only put me in the public eye. No one is stupid, and everyone will be wary of my intentions.
So, what I really should do is stay away from everyone's attention and weave a prison net outside.
The prison net must be large enough and detailed enough to include everyone in my plan. Once the current
dragnet is closed, the Hao family is doomed to be destroyed.
"I plan to go back to Beijing."
When I said this suddenly, Li Xuanshi was really surprised. Although it was understandable, after all, I had an apartment in
Beijing , which was my wedding house with Bai Ying. Now the house is still there, but the home is gone.
"Well, yes, I should...but..." Li Xuanshi's expression was a little unnatural, and there was a hint of
fear .
"There are some things I didn't say in the past, and I won't say them now."
I knew exactly what she was afraid of. "And with her as your trump card, what else are you afraid of?" Hearing
me say this, Li Xuanshi finally breathed a sigh of relief. "Actually, Yingying has been hiding from us for a year. She also took Xiangxiang and
Jingjing away. We can't even contact her by phone or text..." "Escape isn't a solution. She'll show up sooner or later."
I said slowly, "No matter how long a sentence is, it still needs a period. She'll figure that out."
"Jingjing, is it really impossible to save you and Yingying?" Li Xuanshi hinted again.
I looked at the woman with a cold and indifferent gaze, and after a while I responded, "What do you think?"
"Well...it's better to separate."
Li Xuanshi said softly, and then remained silent for a long time. For a long time, Bai Ying had been a thorn in her side, and she would
feel anxious . It was not only because of her hatred for the Bai family, but also because of the pressure that her identity as a daughter-in-law put on her.
Although Hao Jianghua never tired of the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law sleeping in the same bed, Bai Ying seemed to
have become numb , forgetting the shame of this immoral act. But after the orgy, there seemed to be a faint depression in her heart
that could not be dispelled.
Thinking about it from another angle, if Bai Ying was no longer his daughter-in-law, would he be able to feel a little more at ease? The dinner between
the two ended in an unspeakable atmosphere.
It is obviously a delicious home-cooked dish, but it is no longer pure and has no flavor when eaten.
The former relatives are just playing along with each other, it just depends on who gets in and who gets out.
I boarded the plane to Beijing. This was my first time back to Beijing after being released from prison.
The houses in Beijing and Changsha are entangled with traces of the past, like invisible prison cells,
without the warmth and tenderness of home. One of the things I did when I returned to Beijing this time was to say goodbye to the past.
Beijing is still Beijing, and my family is still here, such as my parents-in-law... But in fact, I
know in my heart that this is just wishful thinking, and I have no home at all...