Chapter 1 Tragic Death

Su Li held the cold enamel water cup in both hands, staring at the year 1985 on the calendar in front of her, and fell into a trance.

Hadn't I been killed by that couple?

How did we go back to a few years ago?

With a creaky sound, the office door was pushed open.

A slender figure walked over. "Teacher Su, can I come to your house for dinner tonight? I'll make you some chicken soup to nourish you."

Su Li looked at Zhao Xinran, who looked like a student in front of her, and her pupils dilated little by little.

"It's all thanks to you that I was able to get the subsidy for needy students this time, and I want to repay you."

Zhao Xinran smiled with curved lips, a little shy.

Su Li stared at the pretty girl in front of her, a sneer appearing on the corner of her mouth.

The vicious and crazy face deep in my mind and the harmless and pretty appearance at this moment kept switching and overlapping in front of my eyes.

Her thoughts were immediately drawn back to her previous life.

In my previous life, it was the coldest time of winter and there was a heavy snowfall.

The cold wind penetrated Su Li's thin clothes and scraped her skin like a knife.

In the small and dilapidated yard, the seriously ill Su Li shivered uncontrollably.

She dragged heavy chains on her feet and paced back and forth aimlessly like a mentally ill person.

The rusty iron chain was tied to the stone pillar at the door of the woodshed, and the range of her movement was less than two meters.

Three months ago, she suddenly fell seriously ill and took leave to recuperate at home.

As a result, when I woke up, I found myself locked up here and my throat was damaged by drugs I was force-fed, so I couldn't make any sound.

Living in loneliness and suffering from illness, each day feels like a year!

But thinking of her husband Shao Ting'an, she couldn't bear to die.

The two have been married for many years and have always respected each other as a model couple in the eyes of their relatives, friends, and even colleagues at school and factory.

Maybe one day he would find her, he loved her so much.

That man was as gentle as jade, and his smile was very warm. Su Li missed him very much.

At this time, the sounds of firecrackers, gongs and drums, as well as the blessings of guests coming and going, came one after another.

The sounds were deafening, and they seemed to be coming from the front yard—from their own home?

"Ting'an, the dead are gone. Su Li passed away early. Fortunately, Xinran will take care of you from now on. We are relieved."

"Stop talking. It's an unlucky day for a wedding. Let's all wish Ting'an and Xinran a long and happy marriage and a son soon."

Su Li is mute, but she is not deaf, and can hear clearly through the wall.

Her husband Shao Ting'an got married!

Her new husband turned out to be Zhao Xinran, the student she was most proud of and whom she had taken care of for many years!

Su Li suddenly jumped up, trying to attract everyone's attention, but she couldn't jump up at all, and fell to the ground in embarrassment again and again.

Her mouth opened and closed as she screamed.

His name is Shao Ting'an.

"Su Li passed away suddenly. Thanks to Xinran taking care of me during this period, I was able to get over it. From now on, I will treat her well and not let her suffer any grievances."

"I will definitely take good care of Ting'an. This was Teacher Su's last wish." Zhao Xinran's voice was a little hoarse. "Before she died, she asked me to continue caring for Ting'an on her behalf. I won't let her down. We will always be a family."

As soon as Zhao Xinran finished speaking, thunderous applause broke out.

The words of the two people were carried into Su Li's ears by the wind, as if someone suddenly struck a gong next to her ear, and it exploded in her ear in an instant.

The laughter, the blessings, that warm voice, all disappeared.

Until it was completely dark, the white snow in the yard illuminated the night.

Su Li sat at the door in a daze, not moving.

She thought that at such a close distance, Shao Tingan would discover her sooner or later.

However, he got married so quickly, and his wife was his favorite student Zhao Xinran.

The two even said that this was their last wish...

Not long after, the door of the courtyard was opened and two people came in side by side.

Su Li saw who was coming and her eyes suddenly widened. It was Shao Tingan and Zhao Xinran.

He put his red coat on her.

Shao Ting'an was dressed in a Zhongshan suit, looking handsome and extraordinary.

Su Li stood up hurriedly, looked at Shao Ting'an, opened her mouth anxiously, but no sound came out.

Tears as big as beans fell down and hit the thick snow.

Shao Ting'an, the affectionate husband in everyone's eyes, just glanced at her and turned to look at Zhao Xinran tenderly.

"Teacher Su, you are so stupid, I don't know what to say to you."

Zhao Xinran had a smug smile on his face.

Su Li looked at them in confusion, the anger in her eyes like a ball of fire.

"Su Li, don't blame me. If you want to blame someone, blame yourself for not being able to have a child. I can't live without my own child."

"Besides, you're not nearly as young or interesting as Xinran. It just so happens that you've been ill for a while now. I know you're sensible, so just go and don't suffer any more."

Shao Ting'an's mouth opened and closed, but Su Li was no longer willing to listen.

She stared at Shao Ting'an, unable to believe that these words came out of his mouth.

In the five years of their marriage, he had never had an argument with her, and everyone knew that they were a loving couple.

"Teacher Su, Ting'an and I have been together for a long time. You were so busy with work and trusted me that you didn't notice."

Zhao Xinran took Shao Tingan's arm and leaned into his arms, looking shy.

"We're getting married today, so I'd like to give you some wedding candy as a thank you for making this happen."

Shao Ting'an peeled the wedding candy in his hand, stuffed it into Su Li's mouth, and forced her to swallow it.

Su Li felt as if Shao Ting had stabbed a knife into her heart. Every word he spoke was like turning the handle of the knife, stirring her flesh and blood.

She looked at him blankly, forgetting to breathe for a moment, and a bitter taste in her mouth.

"puff……"

His stomach cramped and a mouthful of blood spurted out, splashing onto Shao Tingan's face.

He wiped the corner of his mouth hurriedly, "This is such an undignified departure. Sending you here is the best we can do as husband and wife."

Zhao Xinran squatted down and whispered a few words in Su Li's ear, and then the two of them left in a hurry.

Her chest was filled with cold wind, and Su Li lay shivering on the snow, looking extremely miserable.

The devilish voice still echoed in her ears.

"Su Li, Teacher Su, you have a good family background, high education, and are beautiful. Even your men are so outstanding. Why?"

"In the end, you still lost to my gentleness and kindness. I just seduced him a little and Shao Ting'an took the bait."

"You always say I'm thoughtful and that you love the soup I make for you, but you've actually been drinking contraceptive medicine for over two years..."

"Ting'an is too concerned with his reputation. If you're still alive, I won't be seen in public. How would you feel watching me marry Ting'an? This was your last wish..."

Zhao Xinran's words gradually became vague and distant in Su Li's ears.

She lay on the snow, no longer having the energy to think about when Shao Ting'an had changed.

Empty eyes stared straight at the night sky, tears slowly flowing until consciousness faded...

"Teacher Su?" Zhao Xinran anxiously took out her handkerchief. "Did something happen to you? Why are you crying all of a sudden?"

Zhao Xinran's clear voice pulled Su Li out of the angry and unwilling thoughts of her previous life.

Looking at Zhao Xinran wiping her tears, Su Li suddenly stood up, and the chair behind her fell to the ground with a "bang".

Su Li was stunned for a moment, then calmed herself down and said with trembling lips, "It's okay, let's go home."