Chapter 219: Conditions

Lin Guodong crouched at the entrance of the medical station, his gaze fixed on Lin Xiaoxiao in the hospital room.

The daughter hadn't said a word since waking up, just opening her eyes to look at the ceiling;

the doctor said the child was frightened and needed quiet rest. He raised his hand to pat his back, which was still aching,

his mind full of the image of Liu Mei turning into an ice sculpture and shattering; his heart felt like it was being gripped by an invisible hand, even breathing carried pain.

Footsteps came from behind; Lin Guodong turned his head and saw Lin Chen walking over,

holding a bottle of water in his hand. He stood up hurriedly, his lips moving,

but he didn't know what to say. These days, he had been following the Starfire Group people to scout Zhou Bao's strongholds,

living in fear every day, afraid of Zhou Bao's revenge on one hand, and afraid of Lin Chen reneging and turning him into Liu Mei's state on the other.

"We've figured out Zhou Bao's three strongholds; we'll take action the day after tomorrow." Lin Chen handed the water to Lin Guodong, his voice calm, "At that time, you lead the team and walk in the front."

Lin Guodong took the water, but his hand shook violently, a few drops spilling onto his pants. "I... I know." He lowered his head, his voice hoarse,

"But I have a request:

can you let me see Xiaoxiao more?

I'm afraid... I'm afraid I won't come back after going this time."

Lin Chen didn't speak, just leaned against the wall, his gaze scanning the window of the medical station.

Inside the hospital room, Lin Xiaoxiao finally blinked, looking out the window, not knowing what she was thinking.

"What you're afraid of isn't not coming back; it's that I'll kill you." Lin Chen's voice was light, yet like a knife, stabbing into Lin Guodong's heart.

Lin Guodong trembled all over, kneeling to the ground abruptly: "Team Leader Lin! I know I was wrong!

I shouldn't have concealed Zhao Hu's matter! Please, for the sake of Xiaoxiao,

spare me!

I really don't want to die!

" He kowtowed, his forehead hitting the concrete floor, emitting a dull sound, soon seeping blood.

Lin Chen looked at him, his gaze without the slightest fluctuation. "Death is easy; living is hard."

He was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly spoke, "I can resurrect your wife, but there are conditions."

Lin Guodong's movements froze instantly; he lifted his head, his face full of blood and tears,

looking at Lin Chen in disbelief: "What did you say? You can make Liu Mei live again?

Really?" His voice carried a tremor, strong light bursting in his eyes, as if he had grabbed the last straw.

"Three conditions, you choose one." Lin Chen extended three fingers, his tone without a ripple, "First: resurrect with all memories; she will remember how she died, remember you hitting her, remember the Iron Hand Group matter, and also remember that this child is not yours.

Second: resurrect without memories; she will forget everything, forget you, forget Xiaoxiao, forget everything here, and live like a stranger.

Third: missing legs and arms, memories all intact, but she will be a disabled person for life and need someone to take care of her. You choose for yourself."

Lin Guodong's face turned pale instantly; these three conditions! Each one was like a heavy hammer smashing into his heart. Resurrecting with memories,

Liu Mei would hate him, would be in pain; resurrecting without memories, she wouldn't be his wife anymore; missing legs and arms, she would live in pain for life.

He hugged his head, crouching on the ground, emitting a suppressed whimpering sound, his heart feeling like it had been torn open, bleeding profusely.

"Can't choose?" Lin Chen's voice was still cold, "It doesn't matter; if we don't catch Zhou Bao the day after tomorrow, you won't need to choose; you can just go down and accompany her."

This sentence was like a slap, waking Lin Guodong up. He lifted his head abruptly,

the light in his eyes extinguished, replaced by numbness and despair.

He looked at Lin Chen, saying word by word: "I choose the first one: resurrect with all memories."

"Oh?" Lin Chen raised his eyebrows, "Are you sure? She will hate you."

"I'm sure.

" Lin Guodong took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind, "No matter if she hates me or not, as long as she can live again, it's fine. What I owe her, I will pay back with my whole life."

"Your whole life?

You aren't qualified to talk about your whole life." Lin Chen sneered, "If you want to resurrect her,

just leading the team to catch Zhou Bao isn't enough. You have to help me do a very difficult thing; this thing is a nine-out-of-ten-death situation, and might even implicate Xiaoxiao. Are you still willing?"

Lin Guodong didn't have the slightest hesitation; he kowtowed three times to Lin Chen,

the blood on his forehead staining the ground, forming three dark red marks.

"I am willing to be your dog!

" His voice was hoarse, yet carried unprecedented firmness, "Whoever you tell me to bite, I will bite!

If you tell me to die, I will die! As long as I can make Liu Mei live again, I am willing to do anything!"

Lin Chen looked at him and finally nodded: "Fine, remember what you said today.

Action the day after tomorrow, don't make any mistakes." He turned and walked toward the outside of the medical station.

Lin Guodong knelt on the ground, watching his back until it disappeared from sight, then slowly stood up, looking at Xiaoxiao in the hospital room, his eyes full of guilt.

Lin Chen left the medical station, didn't return to headquarters, but walked toward the dormitory area.

The sunset light spilled onto the road of the safe zone, team members were busy patrolling and organizing supplies, everything orderly. He walked to the door of his dormitory, pushed it open, and a faint scent of food drifted out.

Xia Nuan was crouching on the ground, feeding a chubby orange cat; the orange cat had a small tag hanging on its neck, with the two characters 'Tuan Tuan' written on it. Hearing the sound of the door opening, Xia Nuan lifted her head, looking at Lin Chen with a smile: "You're back? I just cooked some porridge, it's still hot."

Tuan Tuan saw Lin Chen, immediately dropped its food bowl, and ran toward him,

rubbing against his pant leg, emitting a light purring sound. Lin Chen bent down,

picked up Tuan Tuan, his fingertips touching its soft fur, the chill in his heart dissipating somewhat.

He looked at Xia Nuan and nodded: "Yes, just came back from the medical station. Where is the porridge? I'll go get a bowl."