The cause of the fire was quickly determined: a gas cylinder in the kitchen had exploded, and it happened to be right next to the three people's bedroom.
The meticulous veteran policeman also checked the surveillance footage at the village entrance just in case.
It was confirmed that the two of them drove out in the morning and had not returned; surveillance cameras at the lottery shop and the hotel captured them.
This was an accident.
Qi An indeed sent the three of them to the best hospital in the provincial capital.
This rekindled their hope; what if, what if she really was willing to save them?
Even though they had been burned beyond recognition, when they arrived at the hospital, they found that they still wanted to live.
Even if it means letting them live and suffer, that would be better than nothing.
"Doctor, is there any hope for them?"
The doctor was somewhat surprised: "It's strange that their internal organs are not damaged much despite such severe burns. It's a miracle."
Later, he said with difficulty, "There's still hope. But it will cost at least... five million."
The three looked at Qi An with hope.
Five million is nothing to her; not to mention anything else, that luxury car alone is enough to save them four times over.
Seeing Qi An's gloomy expression, the doctor sighed and said gently:
“I know your difficulties. Where would a young woman like you get so much money? Whatever decision you make, I will understand.”
Moreover, even if these three people survive, they will be crippled and will be a burden to her for the rest of her life.
The three people, writhing in excruciating pain, desperately wanted to shout, "No, she has money, lots and lots of money!"
Then, they heard Liu Zhaodi say with their own ears, "I've decided... I'll give up treatment."
Just like they did to her in their past lives.
The doctor expressed his understanding and offered a few words of comfort before leaving the ward.
Qi An laughed and said, "Why are you looking at me like that? I really don't have any money."
Seeing the three of them staring at him intently, Qi An said, "Poor thing, just say what you want to say."
When they opened their mouths again, they found that they could speak.
Liu's father begged her: "Daughter, please save your father. I really know I was wrong."
Qi An shook his head: "You're too old. Even if I save you, you won't live for more than a few years. It's not worth it. I won't save you."
Liu's mother begged her: "Then please save your brother. He's still young. It's all your father's and my fault. Your brother is innocent."
Liu Chengcai pleaded, "Sister, please save me. Saving me is only two million."
Qi An shook his head again: "Forget it. With your awful appearance, even if you survive, you'll be a useless piece of trash. Neither men nor women will want you."
Besides, you can't carry on the Liu family line anymore, so let's not waste money. No saving you.
Liu Cheng cried, "Please, sister, you have so much money, you don't need these two million, please save me."
"Who says I'm not bad?"
Qi An laughed and said, "You don't have a boyfriend, but I do. I need to save my money for buying a house and getting married, so I can't waste it."
Liu Cheng shouted, "Don't you own a house?"
“My girlfriend is a rich and beautiful woman, how can that small house be worthy of her? I’m planning to sell it and buy her a small villa, but I don’t even have enough money.”
Fu Gui looked "shy": "Although I have several big villas, people like anything that my sister gives me."
Seeing the three people's desperate and broken state, Qi An sincerely asked:
"By the way, do the three of you have anything else of value? Since you don't need it anymore, why don't you leave it all for me to buy a villa?"
Fu Gui laughed and said, "After we get married, we will put wedding candy and wine on your grave."
The three men wanted to hurl the most vicious insults at her, but found themselves unable to speak again.
The discharge procedures were completed quickly, and Qi An, with the attentive comfort of the medical staff, led them out of the hospital.
Then, she rented a dark and damp little house in the shantytown of the landfill and settled the three of them in.
Qi An generously rented the place for three months at 150 yuan a month.
"Here's five hundred yuan, keep the change."
The landlord smiled and accepted the money, then rolled his eyes as he turned around.
They've already come to live in the worst houses in the slums, why are they still acting like suckers?
This place is right next to a landfill. It's damp and dark, and there's a stench all year round. Flies and maggots are everywhere.
It's even better than the basement they rented for Liu Zhaodi in their previous life.
Without food or water, and with no one to care for him, his body was covered in blood and pus, along with his own excrement.
Even though they were in a garbage dump, they couldn't smell the stench because they themselves smelled worse.
Its body rotted inch by inch, and the stench of decaying flesh attracted countless flies and maggots to make their home. Once, even a stray dog wandered in.
The stray dog only ate a few bites before running away, complaining that the expired meat wasn't fresh. Dogs have their own standards too.
The three of them prayed every day that they would die quickly, but they just couldn't die.
Even when their bodies are almost reduced to bones, they still cling to life.
Boss Qi said, "I've already paid three months' rent, so I can't waste a single day."
Three months later, they finally breathed their last.
Qi An cremated them on the spot and casually threw the ashes into the landfill.
After dealing with the trash, Qi An sniffed his clothes with disgust and dragged Fu Gui to the mall to buy new ones.
As I was leaving, a woman called out to me.
"Xiao Liu."
Qi An turned around and saw that it was Sister Zhao, who sold spicy hot pot.
Sister Zhao deftly stuffed two roujiamo (Chinese meat sandwiches) into Qi An's hands and said with a smile, "Thanks to you, you saved the lives of my two precious children."
Following Qi An's advice, she followed her husband out the next night and discovered that he was having an affair. She also overheard them plotting to kill her two children.
Speaking of that incident, Sister Zhao burst into tears, her face filled with lingering fear.
"That son of a bitch got involved with a rich, poisonous woman. It's not a big deal, we can just get a divorce. I can raise the kids myself."
"As a result, that wicked woman made him kill her two children before she would be with him. That bastard actually agreed and wanted to throw the children off the building to make it look like they fell by themselves."
Sister Zhao gritted her teeth: "That son of a bitch doesn't deserve to be a father, he doesn't deserve to be a human being. I sent them to jail, and he still wants me to write a letter of forgiveness? Dream on! I wish I could chop him up."
Sister Zhao breaks out in a cold sweat whenever she thinks about her dreams.
In her dream, she didn't realize beforehand that her two children had been thrown off a building by their own father and died instantly.
She wiped away her tears and said gratefully to Qi An, "Sister, I will remember your kindness for the rest of my life."
Qi An smiled and shook his head: "Just treat me to a few roujiamo (Chinese hamburgers) will do."
When Liu Zhaodi was setting up her stall, only this kind-hearted woman advised her to be kinder to herself.
He even bought her fever reducers, and when she was bullied by a male stall owner, he stood up for her and cursed him back.
Sister Zhao laughed heartily, "Come anytime, there's plenty to go around. My business is booming right now, and I'm saving up to buy an apartment for each of my son and daughter."
Women are inherently weak, but become strong when they become mothers; she will protect her baby herself.
The two enjoyed a delicious meal at Sister Zhao's stall, and her hands were stuffed full before they left.
A few days later, Qi An received an invitation to Li Xuerong's housewarming party and went with Fu Gui, bringing gifts.
The 50-square-meter apartment is bright and airy, decorated in a warm and comfortable style, with cute dolls everywhere, clearly a girl's paradise.
Li Xuerong prepared a large meal to entertain them and also opened a bottle of red wine.
During the meal, when gossip came up, Li Xuerong mysteriously told Qi An the news she had heard from a girl in the village.
For some reason, the village's precious bachelors started pairing up and mates directly.
Moreover, they are inseparable, drying wherever they are, regardless of size.
I heard that the town clinic is always overcrowded, full of elderly men and women who have fainted or had strokes from anger.
Qi An laughed and said, "That's great. No need to buy a house or get married, no need to take care of grandchildren, and we even have a son. It's all done in one go."
Li Xuerong said, "The women in the village have all gone out to work and don't plan to go back."
Qi An raised his glass: "To freedom."
Li Xuerong's eyes reddened, and she smiled as she clinked glasses with her: "To tomorrow."
Outside the window, the sun shines brightly, and the trees sprout tender green buds.
Spring has arrived.
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