Chapter 108: Farewell

Li Zeyu was ruthless to everyone in this life, but he truly treated his younger sister Li Shiro well.

The Battalion Commander suffered a heart attack and was rushed to Su Ruo's clinic, but he was already dead when he arrived.

Su Ruo performed emergency rescue for twenty minutes, yet she could not pull him back from Death God's grasp.

The Battalion Commander had been exhausted these past days, then suffered this blow; seeing his beloved daughter die before his eyes, he could not bear the stimulation and passed away directly.

The onlooking villagers all burst into tears; it was truly tragic that the Battalion Commander and his daughter both died within a single day.

Su Ruo's feelings were complicated; the Battalion Commander indeed had some petty thoughts, but he was not a great villain, and over the years he had done many good deeds for the village—meeting such an end truly made people feel sorrowful.

People say: marrying an unworthy wife ruins three generations, but a woman who marries the wrong man may ruin not only her own life, but the whole family.

If Li Yanhong had not insisted on marrying Li Zeyu against all advice, the Li family would not have ended up destroyed and scattered today.

Li Yanhong could have, as in her previous life, found a wealthy, down-to-earth, hardworking man in the countryside and lived a peaceful, happy life under the Battalion Commander's protection.

But unfortunately she fell into the sweet trap set by Li Zeyu; in the end she not only harmed herself, but also harmed those closest to her.

Su Ruo did not know whether Li Yanhong regretted anything at her last moment; she surely did, but alas there is no medicine for regret in this world.

Phoenix men and wife‑beaters are equally terrifying; every girl should open her eyes before marriage and never be deceived by sweet talk.

The Battalion Commander's body lay in state for three days before burial; on the day of his funeral, almost the whole village came to see him off—old people, children, youths, none could hold back their tears.

Because Li Zeyu and Li Yanhong died an unnatural death, they were buried the same day; at the insistence of the Battalion Commander's wife, Li Yanhong was interred in the Li family ancestral grave, right beside the Battalion Commander's mound.

Li Zeyu was simply buried wherever he could find a spot, without even a coffin; the Li family hated him intensely, thinking him cruel and ruthless, even plotting against his own child—if not for him, Li Yanhong and the Battalion Commander would not have died.

After Li Zeyu committed such beastly deeds, the Li family letting him avoid exposure in the wilderness was already merciful; how could they give him a proper burial?

On the day Li Zeyu was buried, Su Ruo went to see; the villagers in charge of burial only dug a shallow pit, kicked his corpse in, and then spat twice—after all, Li Zeyu's deeds made everyone despise him.

Coincidentally or by heavenly design, the place where Li Zeyu was buried is an extremely yin and evil spot; a corpse buried there will suffer torment day and night even underground, and in his next life he can only be reborn as an animal.

Watching all this, Su Ruo felt no ripple in her heart; in her previous life Li Zeyu caused her miserable death, and in this life his scheming came to nothing, ending in an unjust death—one could only say that karma had caught up with him.

Li Shiro, fearing retaliation from the Battalion Commander's family, took the hundred yuan Li Zeyu gave her and all her belongings and fled on the day of the incident, not even attending Li Zeyu's funeral.

Su Ruo was not surprised at all; this was exactly in line with Li Shiro's character—a refined egoist.

After returning to the clinic, Su Ruo said to Li Zhaodi: "Let's go!"

Su Ruo came for revenge; now that the great grudge has been settled, there is naturally no reason to stay any longer.

Wang Tufu died, Li Zeyu died, Li Shiro's reputation was ruined and she can never bear children in this life; all those who harmed her in her previous life have paid the price, yet Su Ruo feels no joy in her heart.

It turns out that revenge does not bring happiness……

Zhou Feng specially hired a truck to help Su Ruo and the others move their belongings.

Li Zhaodi bustled about, arranging everything properly; seeing that she was not needed here, Su Ruo went to see Lao Zhishu.

Lao Zhishu seemed even older than before—not only had his hair turned white, but his back appeared more bent as well.

Upon seeing Su Ruo, he said: "Little girl, are you leaving?" His eyes were full of loving smiles.

Su Ruo's eye sockets instantly reddened; Lao Zhishu stroked her head and said: "From the first moment I saw you, I knew you were destined for great things and do not belong here.

See if Uncle was right—the outside world is vast, and young people like you should go out and make your mark; I am old and cannot move about, so you go and see the world for me.

You are someone with plans; Uncle can rest easy—just live and act without guilt toward yourself; we do not bully others, nor allow others to bully us."

Su Ruo could no longer hold back her tears; even she herself did not know why she was crying—perhaps it was Lao Zhishu's elder‑like concern that touched the softest part of her heart.

Perhaps it was the pent‑up emotion inside her that finally found release at this moment.

Faced with Lao Zhishu's entrustment, Su Ruo could not utter a word; she could only nod firmly.

That day, Lao Zhishu spoke to Su Ruo about many things—his youth, the changes in the village—until the sun slanted westward, when Li Zhaodi came to find Su Ruo, and Su Ruo had to leave to catch the train.

She rose to bid farewell to Lao Zhishu, who waved at her with a smile and said: "Go……"

The sunset fell on Lao Zhishu's face, looking so kind; Su Ruo knew that such caring elders as Lao Zhishu she might never meet again in this life.

But whether she wanted it or not, happy or sad, the moment of parting will inevitably come……

Su Ruo turned and walked toward the gate; Lao Zhishu rose and said: "Little girl, if you ever feel unhappy or wronged outside, come back—that courtyard Uncle will always keep for you."

Su Ruo nodded solemnly; she did not turn back, afraid that if she did, her tears would spill uncontrollably.

Perhaps one day Su Ruo will return here, but she does not know whether, on that day, Lao Zhishu and these familiar people will still be present.

Life is a series of partings; Su Ruo also needs to bid farewell to her former self.

As Su Ruo left on the truck, nearly the whole village came to see her off.

They said to Su Ruo: "Doctor Su, have a smooth journey……"

"Doctor Su, wish you a bright future and all things go well……"

"Doctor Su, don't forget to come back and visit often……"

"……"

Su Ruo rolled down the car window and waved goodbye to each of them; looking at those honest, sincere faces, she felt she truly did not deserve their affection.

Su Ruo is selfish; everything she does is for her own benefit, even her coming here was purposeful, yet she has gained their kindness and true feelings.

And this kindness has also touched the softest part of Su Ruo's heart.

Seeing this scene, Li Zhaodi could not help but tear up as well.

Su Ruo knows that if she chose to stay, with Lao Zhishu and these kind villagers she would live a peaceful, tranquil life, but she still chooses to go to the Imperial Capital, even though she knows this journey will be fraught with danger……