Chapter 182 She's still alive, but he's gone.
In an instant, Xie Nanzhi's face lost all expression, and what Mu Lin said next turned into a muffled buzzing.
Xie Nanzhi remained frozen in that wooden posture, oblivious to the fact that the torrential rain outside the window had stopped sometime earlier. A ray of sunlight slanted across her face, but couldn't penetrate her empty pupils.
In a daze, Xie Nanzhi slowly raised her hand and touched her cheek.
Her skin was cold, her muscles were stiff, and even her heartbeat was slow, almost stopping. It wasn't until Mu Lin spoke again that she snapped back to reality, but she still had no expression, her eyes like a silent, dead sea, like ashes that had been burned out, as if a gust of wind could scatter them.
It turns out that Mu Lin's arrest was something they had planned in advance.
The three entered the Misty Forest, completely unfamiliar with its terrain, making it difficult to find where she was hiding in a short time.
Therefore, Wei Chizheng lured Pei Jingchuan to come over on his own initiative, as this was the fastest way to determine her location.
Mu Lin was captured, and Tie Tou and Wei Chi were secretly observing when they overheard Pei Jingchuan's men reporting that Xie Nanzhi had escaped.
Using the plan against them, Mu Lin followed Pei Jingchuan, Tie Tou went to fetch reinforcements, and Wei Chizheng went ahead to find Xie Nanzhi's whereabouts.
Xie Nanzhi learned what happened next. To protect her, Wei Chizheng used his last bit of strength to push Pei Jingchuan to the edge of the cliff, choosing to perish together with him.
When Mu Lin and his men arrived, they were too late. All they saw were torn pieces of cloth hanging on a nearby tree branch and the footprints of two people tearing at each other.
To date, the rescue team has not found any trace of Wei Chizheng.
However, everyone knew very well that Wei Chizheng's body was already at its limit, and it was a miracle that he was able to find her while he was still holding on.
Later, Wei Chizheng was shot twice more, and he risked his life to take Pei Jingchuan with him as they fell off the cliff. His chances of surviving were extremely slim.
As Mu Lin spoke, her nose tingled with emotion. "Little sister-in-law, actually, Second Master knew Wei Jing's identity from the beginning. He didn't tell you because he was afraid you would become anxious and take risks. So, Second Master secretly planned how to get rid of Pei Jingchuan. He wanted to give you peace before he died. Now, Second Master has achieved his wish, so he probably has no regrets."
Her empty eyes were terribly dry, and she felt a tightness in her chest.
Xie Nanzhi wanted to cry, but she couldn't. She wanted to roar and vent, but she couldn't either. However, the dull, persistent pain was clearly telling her every second.
She is still alive.
But he is no longer here.
That man always had her in his heart.
He feared she would fall in love with him and be unable to control her approach. He knew his days were numbered, and even on his deathbed, he was thinking of fighting for her life.
Xie Nanzhi thought that no one in this world would ever treat her so well again.
Wei Chizheng, you're so wonderful, who else could possibly catch her eye?
Xie Nanzhi pressed her hand to her heart, and she seemed to hear a breaking sound.
After a long silence, Xie Nanzhi said in a hoarse voice, "I want to rest for a while."
Mu Lin said, "Okay, I'll stay outside and watch over you. Just call me if you need anything."
Xie Nanzhi lay down, her back to Mu Lin, and stopped talking.
Once she lay down, Xie Nanzhi lost track of time.
During this time, she neither ate nor drank, nor cried or made a fuss. Wang Shufen also rushed over from Gangcheng, along with Xibei and Zhou Mubin.
If she were to cry and make a scene, they wouldn't be worried; the quieter she was, the more anxious they became.
Wang Shufen was heartbroken and spent her days in tears.
She even argued with Xibei about Wei Chi in private, saying what a good child he was, how could he just be gone like that, and how heartbroken her poor daughter must be.
After comforting Wang Shufen and telling her to go to rest, Xi Bei and Zhou Mubin stayed with Xie Nanzhi in the ward.
Xibei put down her bowl and sighed, "Nanzhi, I know you're sad, but the dead can't be brought back to life, and the living must continue to live. Besides, the Xie Nanzhi I know isn't someone who can be easily defeated by life. Nanzhi, you still have us."
Xie Nanzhi frowned slightly. She understood the reasoning, but she just couldn't act as if nothing had happened.
She was truly heartbroken, and had never been in such pain as she was now.
Xi Bei gave Zhou Mubin a wink, and even the usually eloquent Zhou Mubin was at a loss for what to do this time.
Xie Nanzhi felt more hatred than anything else when Pei Jingchuan betrayed her, and that hatred was what kept her going because she wanted revenge and to make the scumbag and the bitch pay the price.
But it was completely different with Wei Chizheng. He never hurt her, and even his love for her was buried very deep.
He would help her secretly, celebrate for her openly, and make all the necessary plans for her, even clearing obstacles for her until his death.
Wei Chizheng's love is so impressive and awe-inspiring.
Not to mention Xie Nanzhi, who couldn't get over this hurdle, even Zhou Mubin felt ashamed of himself.
Even if he finds a woman he loves wholeheartedly in the future, he still can't be like Wei Chizheng, not even half as good.
Zhou Mubin's expression was heavy. "Nanzhi, I believe Wei Chizheng wouldn't want to see you like this. He wants to see you happy, he wants to see you blessed."
Xie Nanzhi's lifeless eyes showed a hint of emotion. She lowered her gaze, her eyes reddening. "Old Zhou, it turns out I liked him so much too, but I never had the chance to tell him myself..."
All choices are well-documented.
For example, she didn't mind his kisses, didn't hate his domineering ways, agreed to marry him for such a ridiculous reason, and was willing to share a room with him.
Without the support of love, how could such a choice be made?
Zhou Mubin felt like crying as he listened. "Nanzhi, we all know. You like him, he must be a very good person."
Having experienced betrayal in love, Xie Nanzhi is still wary of relationships.
She had told them before that he had dated and been married, but in the end, he was just like that.
She was heartbroken by love, making it difficult for her to open her heart to anyone again. Yet, without realizing it, she fell in love with Wei Chizheng. Even though they hadn't had much contact, Zhou Mubin and Xibei knew that Wei Chizheng must be a very good person.
It was so good that Xie Nanzhi forgot the betrayal she had experienced and the pain she had endured.
The next second, Xie Nanzhi cried, large tears falling in a torrent. "No, he was awful. He abandoned me to go to my death. He left me alone in this world. He is the worst person in the world."
This was the first time Xie Nanzhi had cried since learning of Wei Chizheng's death.
All her emotions finally reached a breaking point. She cried hysterically, cried with heartbreaking pain, and finally, she fainted from crying.
For Xibei and the others, seeing her cry might actually be a good thing.
Keeping your emotions inside for too long will make you feel terrible.
On the same day, another piece of news followed.
It might be a good thing for Wei Huaibo, but for Xie Nanzhi, it was a bolt from the blue.
Pei Jingchuan has been found, and he's still alive.
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