Chapter 217 Deep Hatred
"Why... hehe, why... child, you don't need to know this, and you shouldn't be involved in these old things. After all, this really has nothing to do with you..."
General He had a sarcastic look on his face, as if he was muttering to himself, but also as if he was giving instructions, which made Ruan Xi feel inexplicably sour.
Obviously, the old man in front of me still looks the same as when I first met him, but everything has changed.
"Grandpa He, really... does it have to be like this? Can't we turn back?" Ruan Xi actually knew in his heart that if he didn't know the suffering of others, he wouldn't advise them to do good. However, when it came to the greater good of human peace and national security, he had to say these words.
This made him feel very conflicted, and his brows furrowed unconsciously.
He Zhiming noticed Ruan Xi's turmoil. After a few seconds of silence, he chuckled softly. He extended his wrinkled yet still warm hand and gently patted Ruan Xi on the head. "Child, there are some pains and hatreds that you probably can't understand. Grandpa... has his reasons for doing this. Some people don't deserve to be where they are, let alone live. I must make sure those sinners receive the punishment they deserve and go to the execution ground they deserve."
He Zhiming's words frightened Ruan Xi, and her thoughts followed him unconsciously. "Grandpa He, who are you talking about? If they are guilty, they can be dealt with by the law. You are a hero in everyone's eyes and an idol admired by many young people. Can you bear to let them down?"
When these words were spoken, there was actually a hint of moral kidnapping, but Ruan Xi had an inexplicable premonition in his heart that if he didn't say it now, he might never have another chance.
General He will not give him a second chance to dissuade him.
"Disappointed... I've been disappointed for so many years that I haven't cared about anyone else. Ruan Xi, you're a good kid, and a smart one. Now that you're here, don't overthink it. Someone will tell you how to cooperate."
The implication was that General He did not intend to say anything more. Seeing him turn around and leave, the guards standing outside the door were also planning to come in and escort him.
Ruan Xi, feeling anxious, rushed forward and grabbed General He's arm. "Grandpa He, if a civil war breaks out, rivers of blood will flow and countless lives will be lost. How can you bear this? There are so many innocent children in the galaxy you govern. Don't you even consider them? Is this how you lead? If you truly believe you've done nothing wrong, then why did you lock your son up at home? Is it because he disagrees with what you're doing?"
Ruan Xi's words were heartbreaking. Mr. He's face darkened visibly. First, his lips trembled slightly, as if he wanted to say something to argue, but was too angry to make a sound. Then, his whole body began to tremble slightly, and he looked like he was about to faint. Ruan Xi thought to himself that this was not good, and quickly helped him sit down. He stroked his back and patted his chest to help him breathe. He didn't breathe until Mr. He's breathing became stable again, and then he breathed a sigh of relief.
However, in just a moment, General He seemed to have regained his composure, but in fact his heart was still churning violently, his heart pounding, and it seemed that only the sound of his heartbeat remained in his head. He began to have a slight tinnitus in his ears, and even his mind was in a trance for a moment.
Ruan Xi was a doctor, so how could he not see the changes in General He's body? His nerves immediately tensed up again, and he dared not say those hurtful words anymore. He even regretted his recklessness.
After all, the civil war has not yet broken out completely, and he does not have the heart to confront the old man in front of him.
"Grandpa He, I'm sorry, I didn't mean it. I was just a little anxious..." Ruan Xi had experienced peacetime in his previous life and the chaos of the end of the world, but he had never personally experienced war in both of his lives, and he sincerely did not want a war to happen.
Even though he had never experienced it himself, he knew the cruelty of war.
"You're anxious, and I'm anxious too... Ruan Xi, do you know? The last time humans fought a war against aliens, humanity's strongest fighting force was deployed to the front lines, barely securing victory, a bitter victory. Those who weren't there will never understand the pain of losing loved ones, relatives, friends, even just a comrade you just passed by... It's all heartbreaking. We fight for human peace, and we should be united against the outside world. However, some people, no matter what, can never overcome their inner selfishness. For their own benefit, for the benefit of their family, they can attack their own comrades on the battlefield..."
At this point, General He was choked with sobs and unable to speak. Even though he hadn't finished speaking, just hearing these words was enough to make Ruan Xi tremble with fear.
What General He meant was that the loyal and brave members of the He family were almost wiped out, and there was another reason behind it. This reason was not caused by the enemy, but by compatriots.
This was so shocking! Ruan Xi was so shocked that she couldn't find her voice for a long time. It felt like a huge rock was stuck in her chest, and she was so uncomfortable that she could hardly breathe.
"Back then, someone deliberately harmed you, so the He family..." Ruan Xi couldn't say the next words, but the old man understood as soon as he heard it. A miserable smile appeared on his face, and there were no tears in his eyes, only a chilling coldness.
Ruan Xi could fully understand that if his beloved lover, children, family, and friends were all killed by his so-called compatriots, he would never be able to calm down, no matter how long it took.
At this moment, Ruan Xi realized how ironic and ridiculous his advice just now was.
"Yes, those beasts joined forces to suppress our He family. At the most critical moment of our battle, they attacked us from behind, almost wiping out our entire He family. That way, they could eliminate the threat forever. Unfortunately, my son and I were lucky and strong, and we survived. We didn't lose our territory and still have power. However, we couldn't find any evidence that they harmed us. Even now, we still can't find any. Their ability to clean up afterward was really tough, and I have to admire them..."
Having said this, the old man was already gritting his teeth, but there was still a hint of a smile on his face, which made Ruan Xi feel cold and painful in his heart.
Ruan Xi wanted to say something to comfort the old man in front of him, but the breath was stuck in his throat and he couldn't say anything.
What could he say? What should he say?
"Grandpa He, you can ask His Royal Highness the First Prince..." Ruan Xi suddenly thought of the First Prince and immediately suggested without hesitation. However, the old man gave him a stern look and he reflexively fell silent. He was so shocked that his breathing stopped for a moment.
The veteran's momentum is really not to be underestimated.
"The royal family... Do you think that without a backer and no one to support them, those people could have been able to live peacefully for so many years?" The old man's voice became increasingly cold, as if he was a demon that had just crawled out of hell, and even his breathing revealed a chilling chill.
Anyway, Ruan Xi was really frightened, and for a moment he was so silent that he could hardly find his voice.
Yes, if a villain can get away with it, how could he not have someone backing him up? So, was the royal family involved in the tragic incident that nearly wiped out the He family? However, that was probably something that happened in the previous generation. Given the eldest prince's age, it's unlikely he was involved.
So... it can't be that the president is personally involved, right? Civil wars are always fought over the highest positions. Isn't the person they want to overthrow the current president?
"Grandpa He, could it be..."
"Ruan Xi, since you already have the answer in your heart, there's no need to say it out loud. It would only pollute the mouth of a good child like you. These filth shouldn't be stained on you. Now that you're here, just stay here peacefully. When everything is over, Grandpa will naturally let you go back... Of course, Grandpa will also help protect Ziqian. If Grandpa is lucky enough, I'll invite him to accompany you."
There was no need to guess as to what the so-called "please" meant, as you could tell it meant "kidnap". Ruan Xi didn't want to express his opinion at all, and only prayed in his heart that He Ziqian would come and rescue him quickly. He really didn't want to stay here and cooperate with General He to do anything. He definitely didn't want a civil war to break out if he could avoid it.
"Grandpa He, His Royal Highness the First Prince is a good man. He is a man of great vision. He will definitely be able to help you find out the truth of what happened back then and give justice to the He family..." After saying this, Ruan Xi felt powerless. He completely lost his confidence when he spoke later.
Sure enough, before he finished speaking, General He was already looking at him with a half-smile, but the smile did not reach his eyes at all. Instead, the cold aura penetrated directly into Ruan Xi's heart.
"The He family was almost wiped out, not just those who went to the battlefield, but also the family members who stayed behind. The oldest was over a hundred years old, and the youngest was only seven months old. Those were grandchildren I didn't even have the chance to hold in my arms. They were all killed. Such deep hatred, after so many years of suffering, what I want is never bullshit justice. I just want them to pay for their blood debt with blood, not a penny less!"
At the end of his speech, the old man's voice was almost too soft to be heard, but every word he uttered seemed to strike Ruan Xi's heart directly, making a dull thud. It was the cry of the deceased souls of the He family, and also the blood oath of the only two living members of the He family.
How can we not avenge such deep hatred?
cannot……
Ruan Xi knew that he could no longer dissuade others, not even a single word could be uttered. He felt dazed and couldn't remember when he was taken away by the guards. When he finally came to his senses, he was already in a small suite. The room was simply decorated but well-equipped. Even the refrigerator in the kitchen was filled with usable ingredients and prepared foods. It was obvious that this was a place where people could live for a long time.
"Am I under house arrest? If I don't cooperate, will I be subjected to all kinds of threats and inducements..." Ruan Xi held his forehead with a headache. This time, he was really reckless and ended up in such an embarrassing situation.
How could he have been so naive as to think that Grandpa He could be persuaded? He had already done so many things with such determination, how could he stop until he achieved his goal?
"Ziqian, please come and save me..."
Ruan Xi was locked in the small suite for three full days. During this time, no one came to see him, and threats and inducements never happened at all. This made Ruan Xi doubt his life and his own value.
Fortunately, he had a good ability to regulate himself. He ate, drank, and slept when he needed to. The rest of his time, aside from calling upon the tree in his mind every hour, was spent studying. Since his personal terminal wasn't working, he studied directly in his head, simulating the preparation and efficacy of various medications, even the execution of various surgeries. Time flew by quite quickly.
But, I don’t even have a tree to talk to in my head, so I feel really lonely.
"Is this some new type of interrogation technique? The loneliness interrogation method?" Ruan Xi kept analyzing it to himself, but he couldn't worry for long. After all, the world of medicine was so vast, with so many medicines and surgeries waiting for him to simulate. He didn't have the time to worry about this and that.
It was not until the fifth day that there was a knock on the door of the small suite. At that time, Ruan Xi was simulating a heart surgery in his mind and it was at the most critical part. He did not hear the polite knock at all. It was not until the surgery in his mind was over and he had even completed the post-operative communication with the family that he emerged from the ocean of self-consciousness and finally heard the regular but extremely persistent knock on the door.
At this time, the person outside the door had been knocking for a full hour and was a little numb.
Ruan Xi was wondering why the person outside kept knocking on the door. If he didn't speak, would they really not come in? Thinking about it, it was a bit funny.
"Come in, aren't you tired of knocking on the door all the time?" Ruan Xi sat on the edge of the bed speechlessly, waiting for someone to come in leisurely.
Are the real threats and inducements finally coming? Come to think of it, he's actually looking forward to it!
Well, it must be because no one has talked to him these days and he is lonely.
"Mr. Ruan, I can't come in if you don't open the door." The voice sounded quite familiar. Maybe because Ruan Xi was lonely these days, he walked to the door unconsciously when he heard the voice and reached out to open the door subconsciously. As a result, haha, the door was really opened from the inside and it was not locked from the outside at all.
Ruan Xi: "..." This is a bit embarrassing. He always thought that he was imprisoned and never thought about opening the door.
Ruan Xi opened the door with embarrassment. There was a big guy standing at the door. It was his old acquaintance Wu Yongshan.
The two stood facing each other, speechless for a while. In the end, Ruan Xi was mentally stronger. He let the man in and poured him a glass of water seriously.
"Tell me, what do you want from me? Are you going to start threatening and bribery me?" Ruan Xi always spoke frankly. He was trapped here anyway, and he was sure that the old man would not be willing to take his life, so he had nothing to worry about.
Wu Yongshan: “…”
Looking at Wu Yongshan's eyes, Ruan Xi felt as if there were a few big words on his forehead - Is this guy mentally ill?
Damn it, who is crazy to lock him up here and do nothing?
Even if your leader has deep hatred in his heart, there is no need to torture people mentally like this. He can't stand this kind of thing the most. A real battle with real swords and guns is more comfortable than this.
"What exactly does General He want me to do? Make genetic medicine? That's impossible. I've already made my bottom line clear. I don't want a civil war to break out."
Ruan Xi knew that anyone who appeared in front of him might be a lobbyist. Ruan Xi was too lazy to be tactful with others. He said whatever he thought without hiding anything.
"Mr. Ruan, my mother, uncle, and sister also died in that war, because our family has been loyal to the He family for generations." Wu Yongshan suddenly said this without any reason. Ruan Xi was a little confused when he heard it at first, and when he reacted, he felt a chill in his heart again.
Ruan Xi's heart was already filled with tears, but she remained calm and composed on the surface, as if she didn't care about anything.
Wu Yongshan didn't even look at his expression. He just lowered his head slightly and told the story of his family in a stammering voice. He used the most plain tone to tell the most tragic story, which made people tremble in their hearts.
Ruan Xi wanted to stop it, but she couldn't open her mouth.
Madan, another blood debt, how can he stand firm?
He Ziqian, please come and save me quickly!
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