Chapter 52: The Crime Not Punished by Death
Zeng Sibai looked at the couple with earnest eyes and said, "Please beg for mercy. I don't want to die."
Considering that they are from the same village, Gu Leyou plans to plead with Su Jin on his behalf.
Su Jin frowned slightly, with complicated emotions in his eyes. He knew the mistakes Zeng Sibai had made, but the couple had helped him a lot after all.
Gu Leyou knelt down and said, "Although he was confused for a moment, his crime does not deserve death. Let's give him a chance."
Su Jin was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "Le You, you are too kind. What he did almost harmed these innocent people, and this cannot be easily forgiven."
Gu Leyou's eyes became firm: "I know, but I believe people can change. If we help him now, maybe he can turn over a new leaf."
Zeng Sibai listened to him with a face full of regret: "I was wrong, really wrong. These days in prison, I reflect every day and night. I was blinded by greed and almost caused a disaster."
Su Jin looked at him and said coldly: "Your apology seems too cheap now. Why should we believe you?"
Zeng Sibai knelt down with a plop, tears streaming down his face. "I am willing to spend the rest of my life atonement for my sins. I will do anything you ask me to do. I will leave the village and go to a deserted place, hiding my identity. I only ask you to let me go this time."
Gu Leyou couldn't bear it and advised again: "Sir Su, although he made mistakes, he is also an ordinary person. The mistakes he made are really not punishable by death. Please give him a chance to correct his mistakes."
Su Jin sighed, "Forget it, since you are begging for him, I will give him another chance. I hope he can reform himself and do what he says."
Zeng Sibai kowtowed repeatedly as if he had been pardoned: "Thank you, thank you for your kindness, I will definitely do what I said." Gu Leyou looked at him, "I hope you can really start over and don't go astray again."
Zeng Sibai stood up and walked away slowly with heavy steps. His back looked particularly lonely in the sunset, but also carried a glimmer of hope.
After this matter was dealt with, they could return to the village with peace of mind.
After returning to the village, the couple went to their parents' home to pick up the child.
The child's condition was very stable during this period, and he was very obedient and sensible at his grandparents' home.
Seeing his parents coming back, the little guy ran over happily.
"Mom and Dad, you're finally back. Do you know how much I missed you? Why did I leave for such a long time and go there every day?"
"Something happened at your uncle Zhang's house, so you should go and take a look."
Seeing her daughter and son-in-law like this, Lin couldn't help but feel worried.
She advised: "My daughter, since you have already married someone, you should focus on your family and not run around. You two should live your own lives well."
"There's a saying, I'm old now, I really can't remember it, anyway, just live your own life well, don't meddle in things that don't concern you."
At this time, Gu Leshu remembered what his mother said and interrupted.
"Just sweep the snow in front of your own door, and don't worry about the frost on other people's roofs. Mom, this is what you mean, right?"
"Yes, that's what I mean. After all, if you meddle in other people's affairs, you will sometimes be blamed. It's better to live your own life instead of doing that."
“…”
The couple looked at each other and both chose not to answer.
After all, answering too many questions would be wrong, so it’s better not to tell them the reason for the matter to avoid nagging.
Zeng Sibai's departure was like a sudden storm that swept through Liu Suyu's heart and threw her world into chaos. In this remote village, news spread like wildfire. The happy appearance of Gu Leyou and his wife, and their lovely son Lu Yao, appeared before Liu Suyu's eyes every day, becoming a thorn in her heart that could not be removed.
So she went to Gu Mingyue's house and complained to Gu Mingyue.
"Oh my God, you know I liked him the most, but now he has left the village and moved to another place with his family. I don't know when I will see him again. It's all their fault. If it weren't for them, I would probably still see him every day."
"Do you hate them?" Gu Mingyue asked tentatively.
"Of course I hate him. If it weren't for them, I would still be seeing him every day."
After saying that, Liu Suyu stood up and clenched her fists, wishing she could cut the couple into pieces.
Gu Mingyue was fanning the flames from the side.
"If you really hate her, then find a chance to take revenge on her."
So Liu Suyu found an opportunity.
She went to town to buy a packet of knockout drugs and sprinkled them on her handkerchief.
Then he sneaked to Gu Leyou's house.
Xiao Yao was home alone today. Gu Leyou and the others went to Brother Zhang's house and would not be back until the evening. They prepared food for the child and told him not to leave the yard before leaving.
Liu Suyu knocked Xiao Yao unconscious while he was not paying attention, and then took him away.
Liu Suyu was smart and took advantage of the opportunity. The people around her came when they were working in the fields, so this time no one saw her doing anything bad.
At night, when Gu Leyou and his wife discovered that their son was missing, the whole village was instantly shrouded in tension and fear. They searched everywhere, their cries piercing the night sky, but only endless darkness responded.
"Xiao Yao, Xiao Yao, where are you? Don't scare us, come out quickly, it's getting dark, it's time for you to go home."
Still no news, they had to return home.
But the villagers nearby didn’t see what happened, they just knew that their child was missing.
At this time, Liu Suyu had already taken Lu Yao on the path to the neighboring town.
When she arrived in the neighboring town, Liu Suyu contacted a middleman who specialized in human trafficking.
It was a dark and damp hut, reeking of foul smell. Lu Yao was locked in a corner.
The middleman looked at the child and asked, "Are you sure this kid is still alive? He won't be dead. I tell you, dead people are unlucky. If this child has any disease or something, I don't want him."
Liu Suyu repeatedly assured him, "Don't worry, there is absolutely nothing wrong with him. The child is very healthy and smart. If I hadn't knocked him out, I wouldn't have been able to bring him out."
Liu Suyu was waiting for the transaction to be completed. Her hands were shaking unconsciously. The conflicts in her heart were like a surging tide, constantly impacting her rationality.
She knew it was wrong to do so and might lead to a lawsuit.
But in order to take revenge on them, he didn't care about so much. After all, as parents, their children should be the most important to them. As long as they sold this kid, they probably wouldn't be able to find him even if they ran to the ends of the earth.
I hope this kid knows that if he really wants to hate someone, he shouldn't hate him in the future. If he has to hate someone, he should hate his parents. It's their fault for meddling in other people's business.
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