Chapter 109

Su Ruo and they were sitting in a large truck, on the way to the train station, when suddenly a person rushed out, blocking their way.

Su Ruo saw clearly that the person who came was actually Li Shiru; her expression instantly turned cold, and Su Ruo knew Li Shiru had deliberately waited here, so she must have something to say.

So she had the driver stop and wait for her a while; seeing Su Ruo about to get out of the car, Li Zhaodi asked the driver with some worry, "Should I accompany you?"

In Li Zhaodi's mind, Li Shiru was ruthless and vicious—she could even skip her own brother's funeral, and when she went berserk, no one knew what she might do.

Su Ruo gave Li Zhaodi a reassuring smile: "Don't worry! With Li Shiru, she can't hurt me."

Li Zhaodi thought the same—since the master was so formidable, hardly anyone could hurt her, and she finally relaxed.

After getting out of the car, Su Ruo immediately headed deep into the woods; she knew what Li Shiru wanted to say, and she didn't want anyone to overhear.

Indeed, seeing Su Ruo walk forward, Li Shiru silently followed.

Su Ruo walked all the way to the riverbank, stopped only after making sure their conversation wouldn't be overheard, then turned to scrutinize Li Shiru—but before Su Ruo could speak, Li Shiru immediately dropped to her knees before her.

"Su Ruo, everything before was my fault, but I have already paid the price for what I did—I was ruined by Accountant Wu, I can never bear children in this life, my brother is also dead; even if I am truly heinous, I have already received the punishment I deserve, so can you forgive me?"

After speaking, Li Shiru solemnly kowtowed to Su Ruo with such force that her forehead bled—indeed, she was harsh enough on herself.

Although Li Shiru's attitude was very sincere, her clenched fists still betrayed her inner resentment and grievance; in fact, if it weren't absolutely necessary, she wouldn't be doing this today.

Both she and Su Ruo had gotten into Jingda University; if this matter weren't resolved promptly, and Su Ruo were to publicize it, her life would be ruined.

Although Li Shiru disliked Su Ruo, she knew that given Su Ruo's character, if she agreed today to keep it secret, she would definitely not publicize it later.

Therefore, no matter what price she had to pay today, Li Shiru was determined to extract a promise from Su Ruo; in her mind, resentment and humiliation were nothing—once she someday reached a higher position, she would surely repay all of this in full.

Su Ruo said coldly: "Li Shiru, you know the bitter ploy won't work on me."

Li Shiru clenched her fists tighter; she hated him intensely—why, after doing all this, Su Ruo still refused to forgive her.

But she lowered her head even further: "Su Ruo, you know how important the chance to go to college is for me; I paid such a high price to obtain this opportunity to change my fate, and no matter what, I will never give it up."

As long as you forgive me, you can hit or scold me however you like—I only beg you not to reveal my affair.

Li Shiru wept with tears like pear blossoms in rain; Su Ruo leaned forward, pinched her chin with her hand, and forced Li Shiru to lift her head to meet her gaze.

Li Shiru thought she was a bit clever, but if she truly understood Su Ruo, she would know that when Su Ruo wants to take revenge on someone, she acts directly—she would never stoop to using such tactics to threaten a woman.

But since Li Shiru had come to her door voluntarily, this was an excellent opportunity that Su Ruo would certainly not miss.

"The incident where I was waylaid on the day of the College Entrance Exam was instigated by you through Li Yanhong, wasn't it? You didn't want me to get into college, so you deliberately provoked Li Yanhong to have people intercept me."

Li Shiru trembled all over; although she had kept this matter well concealed, Su Ruo still found out.

Countless thoughts flashed through Li Shiru's mind in an instant; she felt that since Li Yanhong was already dead, even if she stubbornly denied it, Su Ruo would have no evidence.

But just as Li Shiru was about to deny it, Su Ruo spoke: "Li Shiru, you have only this one chance, so you'd better think carefully before answering me."

Li Shiru's heart jolted; the words she had almost spoken were swallowed back, she lowered her head again, and with a voice choked with tears she said: "Su Ruo, I'm sorry—my heart was clouded by pig fat, my mind blinded by jealousy, which led me to do such a foolish thing; I truly didn't mean it, please forgive me once."

If others saw Li Shiru in such a humble posture, they might soften, but Su Ruo would not, for she never believed in crocodile tears.

Li Shiru had harmed her before; if Su Ruo didn't give her an unforgettable lesson that left a deep impression, Li Shiru would only feel she was easy to bully, and such incidents would keep happening again and again, endlessly—the best way to deter an enemy is to make her fear!

"Li Shiru, I originally thought the previous lesson was enough, but I didn't expect you still hadn't learned to behave." Su Ruo's voice was filled with bone-deep coldness.

Li Shiru's body trembled even more violently; the last time she had plotted against Su Ruo and failed, Accountant Wu had taken over her body—an experience Li Shiru absolutely did not want to go through again.

Trembling with fear, Li Shiru crawled up, grabbed the corner of Su Ruo's garment, and said: "Su Ruo, I was wrong, I truly know I was wrong; please forgive me this once, I promise there won't be a next time."

This desperate appearance actually carried a hint of genuine sincerity.

Su Ruo shoved Li Shiru away, letting her fall to the ground: "It's a pity—I never trust promises, and besides, you have no credibility with me."

After being rejected, Li Shiru let out a desperate wail: "Su Ruo, what exactly do you want me to do? I have nothing left now—what more do you want?"

"Li Shiru, you should know that scheming against me comes at a price!" Su Ruo's icy voice seemed to rise from hell.

Li Shiru was utterly engulfed by despair and fear; she should have realized long ago that, given Su Ruo's ruthlessness, she would never forgive her—she shouldn't have come to beg her today.

Li Shiru turned to run, but a stone kicked by Su Ruo struck her knee, sending her sprawling to the ground and scraping a bloody patch across her face.

Su Ruo stepped up to Li Shiru, and with her toe she viciously gouged at Li Shiru's fingers; the pain, linked to the heart, made Li Shiru cry out in a pig‑slaughtering wail, startling Li Zhaodi inside the car so much that she jumped.

Li Shiru broke out in cold sweat from the pain and immediately fainted, but Su Ruo didn't stop; she dragged her toe across Li Shiru's fingers one by one.

As Su Ruo continued, Li Shiru repeatedly slipped between unconsciousness and agony, enduring torment over and over.

Only after all ten of Li Shiru's fingers had been gouged did Su Ruo stop: "Li Shiru, remember today's pain; from now on, whatever you want to do to me, you'd better think carefully about whether you can bear the cost."

Having said that, Su Ruo turned and walked away; Li Shiru stared at her back, her eyes filled with bitter hatred, looking at her own blood‑blurred hands, she swore that one day she would repay all the humiliation she had suffered today.