Chapter 319: Into Burma Barbarians
"You have every right to resent me and hate me." Hua Zhuo sighed sadly and helplessly, his face somber. "We came too late, which is why you have suffered so much that you shouldn't have to endure!"
“But Xiaocheng, I hope you understand that my father and I have kept Grandpa’s dying wish in mind and have never stopped searching for you! No matter where we go, I send people to inquire about Aunt’s whereabouts! But fate is cruel, and after all the twists and turns, who would have thought that you would be living in the same city as us…”
"Did my sister know about this before she died?" Wen Cheng suddenly looked up and interrupted him.
Hua Zhuo's face stiffened, then he lowered his head in regret. "She probably doesn't know. Although I had contact with Wen Ni before, after careful consideration, I didn't reveal our relationship. After all, given the businesses our Hua family group is involved in, there are certain ambiguous situations that could conflict with Wen Ni's identity. My father and I were worried that it would affect her, so we kept it a secret and only sent people to protect you secretly! I thought it could continue like this, but I never expected..."
"I didn't expect my sister to die, did I?" Wen Cheng swayed, as if she were about to shatter.
"Xiao Cheng, Wen Ni died for her country. She did what many people couldn't! She was brave and selfless! Everyone, including the entire Hua family, will never forget her!"
Hua Zhuo raised his eyes, gripping Wen Cheng's arms even tighter. "No one can accept Wen Ni's death, not even us! But Xiao Cheng, the dead cannot be brought back to life. Those who are alive must wake up from their grief. There is still a long road ahead! Your aunt only has you left as her bloodline! Neither I nor the Hua family can let you encounter any more danger! That's why I came here specifically to bring you back to the Hua family. Father also wants to see you!"
"No, I am not like you."
After hearing Hua Zhuo's words, Wen Cheng's lips curled into a bitter smile! He abruptly shook off Hua Zhuo's hand, took a few steps back, and increased the distance between them.
"I won't go with anyone, and I don't need anyone's protection! This is my and my sister's home, and I will live here forever. What Hua family, what uncle, what damn brother! You didn't show up for the first 20 years, so I don't need you anymore! I will grow up on my own, just like I promised my sister, and I won't rely on anyone!"
Because my sister once said
[Xiao Cheng, in this world, no one is more reliable than yourself, not even your blood relatives. If you get used to depending on others, you'll eventually lose yourself! So, you need to grow up quickly and become a strong, upright man, then I can rest easy!]
His sister's voice, appearance, and smile seemed to be vividly present before his eyes!
They took a step back.
Without hesitation, Wen Cheng turned around and got into the elevator, pressing the close button forcefully!
The elevator doors slowly closed.
His expressionless face met Hua Zhuo's gaze as Hua Zhuo stood outside the elevator with one hand in his pocket!
One is numb and heartbroken, the other is overwhelmed with mixed feelings.
Until the last gap was completely sealed, the elevator continued its upward journey.
Wen Cheng was the only person in the entire elevator car.
Looking at his haggard face reflected in the glass door, a face that bore a slight resemblance to his sister…
He finally shed his carefully constructed facade of strength, slid to the ground, hugged his knees, and burst into tears!
"Sister, don't worry, I will grow up bravely and never let anyone bully me! But sister, if there really are spirits in this world, could you please come home to visit me often? Please... sister!"
elder sister!
The painful and mournful cries echoed and repeated, merging with the slumbering dream!
On an open piece of land, there is a small courtyard with a single-story house built of logs.
Inside the simple hut on the east side of the courtyard, the girl lying on the straw mat bed trembled slightly, and then suddenly opened her eyes without any warning!
A single tear, the size of a bean, slid down the corner of her eye, instantly soaking the pillowcase.
Xiaocheng...
His lips moved, silently uttering two words.
"well?"
"She's awake! She's awake! Brother! Go quickly and get a doctor!"
A woman's excited shouts reached her ears, spoken in Burmese, a language that felt both unfamiliar and strangely familiar to Wen Ni!
Half-asleep, I could only feel the figures moving back and forth in front of me.
Once Wen Ni has fully regained consciousness.
What came into view was a young man in a floral shirt and a young girl in a purple dress.
The girl was waving her hand in front of Wen Ni's eyes!
"Oh my! Girl! You're finally awake! You've been unconscious for days! Even the doctor said your breath was too weak and there was no hope of saving you! But luckily, you're very lucky! Not only did you not drown while floating in the sea, you actually survived!"
"You...you saved me?"
Wen Ni's voice was incredibly hoarse, and every Burmese word she uttered sounded like a saw being pulled.
The girl nodded emphatically, then pointed to the menacing-looking man behind her. "My brother and I went to the beach early this morning to wade in the water and catch some shrimp and crabs. We saw you lying on the sand from afar! You were still conscious at the time, and you even told me that you had accidentally fallen into the water and asked us to help you save you!"
"Yeah?"
Wen Ni frowned and rubbed her aching head.
The man, who had maintained a cold expression throughout, suddenly spoke up, urging, "Now that you're awake, hurry up and change into the clothes my sister bought for you, and head home! Your family must be very worried about you since they can't find you!"
"Yes, yes, why don't you change your clothes first? It's strange, you're clearly unconscious, but you're still clinging to your clothes and won't let anyone take them off! Look, these wet clothes you've been wearing for days have gone bad!" The girl half-jokingly covered her nose and pointed at Wen Ni's body.
Wen Ni lowered her head and smelled the unpleasant salted fish smell on herself. She didn't even frown. She just shakily moved her legs off the bed, but she lost her balance and fell hard on her bottom!
"Oh dear, young lady! Are you alright?"
The girl rushed over in a hurry and took Wen Ni's arm with a concerned look on her face.
Wen Ni used her strength to stand up, shook her head, and said with tears in her eyes, "Thank you for saving me! You've already gone to so much trouble these past few days! I absolutely cannot accept this new dress! I'm leaving now, right now..."
"Wait a minute!"
The girl couldn't help but grab Wen Ni's arm, then turned to the cold-faced man with annoyance, "Brother! This girl is so weak, how can she walk alone? Where is she supposed to go? How can you be so heartless?"
"Me, heartless? Humph! If she can't walk by herself, then just ask her which district she lives in, what her home phone number is, and have her family come pick her up!"
The man felt embarrassed by his sister's words and turned his head away, muttering to himself.
“This isn’t a shelter. Life is already hard enough, and now we have to feed her too! If you’re going to do something kind, at least do it within your means! Don’t just pick up any Tom, Dick, or Harry!”
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