Chapter 108 Chapter 108 [Previous chapter needs to be reread]...
The man spoke calmly, and he didn't seem angry, or even like he was in trouble because he was attacked from all sides.
It seemed as if it was just calling out to the puppy that had wandered off to play.
But Yao Yingxia has had enough of the days without freedom and without control of her heart. Even if it costs her life, she doesn't want to turn back.
Shen Xingchuan smiled helplessly. The bright sunshine could cast a shadow on his handsome face.
After realizing that his uncle had almost completely lost control, Shen Qingyuan suddenly pulled Yao Yingxia into his arms. Even his voice possessed a reassuring power: "Yingxia, don't be afraid, you're safe."
This name made her feel dazed for a moment. After losing his memory, Shen Qingyuan always called her "Sister, Sister" in a frivolous and ambiguous way. Only the Shen Qingyuan of the past would call her name like this.
Just as a hint of joy appeared in Yao Yingxia's eyes, she heard the sound of a trigger being pulled.
A huge impact force came from Shen Qingyuan's back, shaking her whole body. Yao Yingxia's shrill cry could be heard throughout the lakeside: "Qingyuan!"
The impact of the bullet was so strong that he instantly lost his balance. Yao Yingxia was almost frantic. Even with such a frail body, she managed to support him desperately: "Qingyuan, Qingyuan, hold on, let's go to the hospital..."
The two people are like two seedlings leaning against each other in a storm, wishing they could live and die together.
It had been years since he'd been able to hold his beloved girl like this again. Shen Qingyuan even considered dying. He didn't want to end the embrace easily, but Yao Yingxia was crying so hard that his shirt was soaked through, sticking to his skin and feeling a solid weight.
Shen Qingyuan patted her head soothingly and said like a child, "Don't cry, I'm fine."
Yao Yingxia briefly regained some sanity, and thought in a daze: After being shot, can a person still stand for so long?
Yao Yingxia then heard laughter all around her, and even heard people whistling. She reached out and touched Shen Qingyuan's back, only to find it was clean and free of blood.
Yao Yingxia finally lifted her face from where it had been buried in his chest, revealing a smile she couldn't help but smile. Shen Qingyuan explained, "I had them switch to rubber bullets and wear bulletproof vests ahead of time."
This type of bullet does not easily penetrate the skin, but it also has a certain degree of lethality. Shooting at close range may cause fractures or bruises.
After all, his uncle's risk factor was too high. He and Nie Yuan had anticipated this situation long ago.
Shen Qingyuan thought she would end the hug immediately, but he didn't expect Yao Yingxia to hug him even tighter after hearing what she said: "Qingyuan, I'm so glad you're okay."
After he fell from the building and finally woke up in the hospital, Yao Yingxia also wanted to celebrate his survival in this way, but Shen Qingyuan later became too unfamiliar.
Now that he has finally returned to normal, Yao Yingxia feels grateful from the bottom of her heart.
Shen Qingyuan felt a warmth in his chest, sweet and bitter, because of this rare reunion moment, and also because he knew clearly that Yao Yingxia's heart was not with him.
Ten meters away, Shen Xingchuan watched them hug each other, feeling like a joke. He couldn't even compare to Shen Qingyuan, let alone Xiao An?
In Yao Yingxia's eyes, anyone is more precious, more important, and more reliable than him.
Shen Xingchuan had always thought Yao Yingxia was timid and fragile. She always trembled in his presence, looking as if she were treading on thin ice. Whenever he frowned even slightly, those beautiful eyes would fill with fear, like water about to burst through a dam, ready to overflow if he acted just a little more harshly.
But how could a truly timid and cowardly person dare to run into the arms of another man right under his nose? How could she dare to blatantly cuckold him on the day of getting the marriage certificate?
Only now did Shen Xingchuan finally understand that during those dark moments when Yao Yingxia was at an absolute disadvantage, she had disguised herself to maximize her benefits and cater to her needs. Just when Shen Xingchuan was immersed in the arrogance of being in control, he was easily manipulated by Yao Yingxia.
He tolerated and gave in again and again, letting her and Xiao An go, but all he got in return was betrayal and humiliation.
Yao Yingxia is so bold now, and he deserves credit for it.
His good nephew and good wife really taught him a very vivid lesson.
The dazzling sunlight illuminated the earth. The two people not far away finally ended the long hug. Yao Yingxia looked very harmonious standing next to Shen Qingyuan. They were still so young.
But Shen Xingchuan felt as if he was sent to an incinerator. His heart turned into soup bit by bit under the scorching heat and tried to roll down from his eye sockets.
But in fact his eyes were very dry and he had no tears to shed.
Shen Xingchuan even smiled and said in a voice that seemed to come from hell: "Baby, run away and don't let me catch you."
In the 30-degree weather, cold sweat quickly broke out on Yao Yingxia's back and palms. If Shen Qingyuan hadn't supported her shoulders in time, Yao Yingxia was afraid that she would not be able to stand still.
She stubbornly straightened her back and refused to show weakness. After calming down a little, Yao Yingxia said "goodbye" expressionlessly, and left without looking back.
Suddenly, there was a sound of fierce fighting behind him. Shen Xingchuan tried to break through the obstacles and capture his disobedient wife immediately, but the number of the other side was too large.
When Yao Yingxia got into the car, she saw Shen Xingchuan fighting with those people like a madman, with every move intended to kill. In a blink of an eye, four or five people were lying on the ground, and the whole place was in wailing.
The people brought by Shen Qingyuan had to fire back. Although rubber bullets would not easily kill people, they would cause extremely severe pain when hitting the body.
Yao Yingxia saw that he had been shot on his rolled-up arm. The skin instantly caved inward, and the capillaries ruptured under the huge impact force, forming a large bruise visible to the naked eye.
A normal person would definitely be hindered in their movements after being shot a few times, but Shen Xingchuan seemed to feel no pain at all. He quickly locked onto the person who attacked him, cruelly broke his fingers, and kicked another person's leg to break it.
Yao Yingxia had never seen him so cruel. Shen Xingchuan seemed to have completely transformed into a beast, with only the life-and-death survival instinct left.
The brutal fight really left a great psychological shadow on Yao Yingxia. She could only pray constantly, hoping that she would never, ever be found by this man again.
Shen Qingyuan gently held Yao Yingxia's cold fingers. He saw the panic and reluctance in her eyes and said softly, "Don't worry, the police will be here soon. Your uncle was so violent, he will definitely be arrested. Even if he can be released on bail, it will take a long time. I have the ability to take you to a place where he can no longer find you."
"Thank you, Qingyuan." Yao Yingxia's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she asked in shock, "Where is my brother now?"
She had agreed to this plan because Shen Qingyuan had promised to send Xiao An abroad. Otherwise, with Shen Xingchuan's methods, if he found out that she had run away, her brother would be the first to bear the brunt. After all, this was her only weakness.
Shen Qingyuan's expression faded considerably. "He has a very serious history of violence. We've tried many methods but haven't been able to help him get a visa."
Yao Yingxia instantly became nervous: "My brother is still in China?"
Shen Qingyuan shook his head. "Five days ago, I asked someone to send him on board. If everything goes well, he'll arrive in the United States in about twenty days. I'll find a way to reunite you two."
Yao Yingxia finally breathed a sigh of relief, not noticing that Shen Qingyuan suddenly pressed his forehead, his entire face revealing a very distorted expression of pain.
Until he put his head on Yao Yingxia's shoulder and said in a coquettish tone: "Sister, my head hurts."
The familiar name and tone instantly alerted her. Yao Yingxia turned her head and looked at him in disbelief: "Qingyuan?"
The severe headache made him speechless. Both personalities were trying their best to fight for the control of this body. He wanted to stay with his sister forever, but the serious and incompetent main personality was too much of a hindrance.
*
The car drove all the way to the airport. Shen Qingyuan's symptoms were relieved a lot, at least he could move freely. At the security entrance, Yao Yingxia finally saw Nie Yuan.
The other party returned her stolen ID intact, smiled and said hello, "Ms. Yao, long time no see."
"Long time no see." Yao Yingxia pursed her lips, "You can call me Yingxia or Xiaxia."
Nie Yuan showed a slightly surprised look, and then he felt his face getting hot. He didn't want to be noticed, so he quickly turned around and led the way, saying, "Xia Xia, follow me."
Shen Qingyuan, who looked weary, glanced at him and calmly patted Yao Yingxia's shoulder: "Let's go, it's time to board the plane."
On the flight to Southeast Asia, Shen Qingyuan fell asleep almost as soon as he sat down.
Nie Yuan, sitting to her right, detailed the itinerary: "We'll fly to Thailand first, rest there for a while, and help you change your identity. After that, we'll go to a small island in the Pacific Ocean that's not marked on the map. For safety reasons, you'll need to stay there for a while. Qingyuan and I will keep an eye on Mr. Shen's movements. If there are any emergencies, we can help you evacuate in time."
Nie Yuan's words finally calmed her uneasy mood. She was sincerely grateful for everything he had done: "Thank you, you have worked hard during this period."
He did not deny that he had given his all and invested an incredible amount of time and energy: "Fortunately, all this hard work was not in vain."
She was finally free.
The two smiled at each other, and Yao Yingxia finally asked the question that had been puzzling her for a long time: "Why did you quit so suddenly?"
Nie Yuanyun said calmly, "My helping you has been discovered."
The first time, he used Pan Yue to forge Xiao An's investigation report; the second time, he used Pan Yue again to erase the surveillance records in the community. Nie Yuan did not expect that Shen Xingchuan could find a hacker who was more powerful than Pan Yue and follow the clues to conduct reverse investigation.
When Pan Yue was called by Shen Xingchuan to confront him, he was so scared that he burst into tears. He felt ashamed and was afraid that the boss would treat him as cruelly as he treated his enemies. He had already thought of countless ways to die.
Pan Yue never thought that the boss would show mercy to him in the end and didn't even fire him, but just transferred him to an overseas branch.
Nie Yuan finally didn't feel so guilty.
After hearing this, Yao Yingxia felt even more sorry: "I'm sorry for affecting your career."
Nie Yuan shook his head: "It doesn't matter. People with different ideals cannot work together. Being able to defeat him once like this is enough to make me proud."
So can they defeat Shen Xingchuan forever?
Just thinking about this made Yao Yingxia feel a little uncomfortable. She fell silent for a moment and glanced at Shen Qingyuan beside her.
He fell into a deep sleep the moment he boarded the plane, but his sleep was not peaceful and his brows were furrowed.
Yao Yingxia asked hesitantly, "Is Qingyuan sick?"
Nie Yuan told the truth: "He was diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder, which, in layman's terms, is a dual personality."
Even though Yao Yingxia had already noticed something was wrong with Shen Qingyuan, she still found this condition, which she had only heard of in movies and TV shows, inconceivable: "So Qingyuan didn't lose his memory? Instead, another personality emerged, causing the memory confusion?"
Nie Yuan nodded. "That's right. Some memories they're willing to share can be communicated, and things they don't want the other to know can be concealed. Occasionally, the two personalities can alternate for a short period of time, but generally speaking, one personality will dominate for a long time."
Yao Yingxia really wanted to see Shen Qingyuan again, the person she felt was so friendly and trustworthy, but it seemed that the secondary personality that appeared later was even stronger.
She asked worriedly, "Has Qingyuan seen a doctor? Is there any chance of recovery?"
"At present, there is no way to cure it. We can only maintain a normal life as much as possible through psychological counseling to reduce memory gaps and conflicts between the two personalities." Unfortunately, he is only willing to actively cooperate with the treatment when the main personality appears. The secondary personality does not want to waste time doing these things that he thinks are unnecessary.
Yao Yingxia blamed herself: "If Qingyuan hadn't fallen because of me, he wouldn't have ended up like this."
Nie Yuan didn't think it was her fault: "Most cases of dual personality disorder are caused by childhood psychological trauma. Qingyuan also had an illness when she was a child, but it didn't last as long as it did later."
Seeing that she was still worried, Nie Yuan comforted her, "You don't have to worry too much. When he is emotionally stable, the main personality usually appears."
He helped Yao Yingxia get a cup of hot milk and said, "We still have more than ten hours of flying ahead. You can rest for a while or study some of the attractions you're interested in. We can spend some time there before Mr. Shen is released."
The long journey was exhausting. Yao Yingxia fell asleep after the sun set. When she was woken up by Shen Qingyuan, the plane had already landed in Bangkok.
"Yingxia, we're here." The endless darkness passed, and behind him was the golden morning sun, warm and dazzling.
Yao Yingxia finally felt that the future was full of hope. No one could monitor or control her anymore, and her brother would soon be by her side. All the troubles and pains of the past would be slowly smoothed out by time and eventually disappear.
Shen Qingyuan and Nie Yuan had never seen her smile so happily before, and they were both stunned for a moment. Yao Yingxia, on the other hand, took a few steps forward, turned back, and urged, "Let's get going quickly. What's fun in Bangkok? Have you been here before?"
The two nodded together. Seeing that she looked tired, Nie Yuan was worried about her health: "Do you want to go back to the hotel and rest first?"
Yao Yingxia shook her head. "I slept enough on the plane." Then she walked briskly towards the corridor. "Where's our first stop?"
Shen Qingyuan followed closely and said, "Let's go eat first. I wonder if you like Tom Yum Goong, or if you want to try the local specialty curry seafood."
Yao Yingxia recalled the Tom Yum Goong hotpot she had eaten with Shen Xingchuan before. The taste was truly unbearable. She immediately made a choice: "I want curry."
Nie Yuan then suggested, "After dinner, we'll go with you to buy a new phone. In the afternoon, you can experience a Thai massage, and you can even have a SPA."
This suggestion couldn't be better. Although Yao Yingxia felt excited about regaining her freedom, the long flight time still made her body sore and painful, and she really needed to relax.
Yao Yingxia's eyes were shining: "Nie Yuan, you are really a genius."
Shen Qingyuan's forehead twitched, and he said unyieldingly, "There's YZ's concert tomorrow night. I bought you a front-row ticket."
This is one of Yao Yingxia's favorite singers. Her eyes instantly brightened: "Qingyuan, you are so kind."
In the next few days, they traveled along the route of Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket, and Yao Yingxia even contacted Xiao An during the trip.
The signal at sea was very poor, and my brother seemed to be in a cramped and dark environment. The two of them only had time to say hello to each other before the signal disappeared again.
The carefree trip to Thailand ended on the third day after arriving in Phuket. One morning after they had a great harvest at the beach, Nie Yuan received a call.
As his expression gradually became serious, Yao Yingxia's heart began to lift.
After the call ended, Shen Qingyuan almost guessed what the other party had said: "Is my uncle going to be released?"
Nie Yuan remained noncommittal. "Not yet, but the trial will begin in two days. I heard he hired the best local lawyer and will plead not guilty based on self-defense. He hasn't lost a case in the past three years."
Shen Qingyuan frowned. The local trial process was extremely complex, and even minor cases would drag on for months. Furthermore, before the police arrived, their men had thrown all their guns into the lake, disguising it as a common brawl. Shen Xingchuan had already broken seven or eight bones. Such serious violence, if handled according to normal procedures, would have resulted in at least several years in prison.
In order to ensure that everything goes smoothly, Shen Qingyuan even bribed the local prosecutor, just wanting to detain his uncle as long as possible. But even though he tried so hard, the sudden advancement of the court date was very telling.
Nie Yuan said helplessly, "He seems very confident that he will be released in court. He has already arranged for someone to buy a plane ticket to Bangkok."
That was the last time Yao Yingxia landed in Thailand using her original ID information.
Yao Yingxia's face turned pale instantly, and the small bucket in her hand fell to the beach. The few small crabs she had just caught immediately crawled away in a domineering manner.
The sound of the rising tide suddenly became deafening, almost drowning her, and Yao Yingxia looked shaky.
Nie Yuan and Shen Qingyuan approached her almost at the same time, reaching out to hold her shoulders, but after looking at each other, they withdrew their hands together.
Shen Qingyuan comforted him, "It's okay. You have a new identity now, and the island we're going to is very secluded and safe. After a while, you can get asylum in another country. No matter how powerful your uncle is, he won't be able to find you."
While Shen Qingyuan was talking, Nie Yuan went to the side to make a phone call. After quickly arranging everything, he came back to inform them: "It will take some time to apply for a private plane route. Let's go back and pack our things first. We will leave at 5 pm tomorrow. Before boarding the plane, we need to throw away all electronic devices to prevent being tracked."
The relaxing and joyful journey began and ended in a hurry. Yao Yingxia had hardly eaten anything since then. Time seemed to stretch out inch by inch, so long that she was exhausted and felt that the days were like years.
Yao Yingxia couldn't sleep at night. As soon as she closed her eyes, Shen Xingchuan's terrifying face would appear in her mind. If she was really caught by him, Yao Yingxia didn't dare to imagine how she would spend the rest of her life.
Shen Qingyuan and Nie Yuan watched her become depressed. No comfort or comfort was of any use. Fortunately, the subsequent evacuation went smoothly.
It was dusk when the three of them boarded the plane. The golden sunlight dyed the entire sky pink and orange, so enchanting and gorgeous that it made people suspect it was an illusion.
Yao Yingxia was in no mood to appreciate the scenery outside the window. She just stared blankly at the calm sea in the distance. As the flight altitude increased, the sky gradually darkened until the sun completely fell into the horizon.
There were many meals to choose from on the plane. Yao Yingxia hadn't eaten in a long time. Shen Qingyuan urged her, "You should eat at least a little."
Nie Yuan put the porridge in front of her: "The medical resources on the island are limited. If you suddenly fall ill and the medicine cannot control the disease, we can only send you to a nearby hospital." In other words, a healthy body can greatly reduce the risk of them being discovered.
Yao Yingxia finally listened and reluctantly picked up the spoon to eat a few bites. Whether it was because she hadn't eaten in so long, or because she was too nervous after being scared by Shen Xingchuan, Yao Yingxia's stomach was churning. She ate a few mouthfuls quickly and put the spoon down, looking very tired.
Nie Yuan didn't continue to persuade her to eat, but pointed to the tail of the plane: "There is a bed there, you can rest for a while."
The plane was shaking with the air currents, and it was not comfortable to lie down. Yao Yingxia originally thought that she would continue to suffer from insomnia, but as soon as she closed her eyes, her consciousness quickly became confused.
Until Shen Qingyuan woke her up: "Yingxia, we're here."
She opened her eyes in confusion and found that it was already dawn.
After landing, they changed to a small plane, which was not flying at a very high altitude. Two hours later, Nie Yuan motioned her to look down. On the vast blue sea, there were countless islands of all sizes scattered around. Yao Yingxia took a quick look and felt like she was about to suffer from claustrophobia.
Nie Yuan explained, "There are over a thousand islands nearby, and their topography is very similar. Even if he could search one island every day, it would take at least three or four years. We also have people on the surrounding islands. If we spot a stranger, we'll immediately track him and send a signal, allowing us to evacuate before he reaches the island. Even if we're careless and he does end up on an island, we still have air-raid shelters to hide in. Unless he digs deep underground, there's no way he'll be able to detect you."
Shen Qingyuan added, "We've spent a full year preparing for this operation. Yingxia, you can rest assured."
Shen Xingchuan has never been easy to deal with. No one would be foolish enough to act rashly before being fully prepared.
Yao Yingxia's expression finally relaxed a lot, but then she felt very tired again. She closed her eyes, her consciousness already a little fuzzy: "I want to sleep a little longer."
Although there was only half an hour left before landing, neither of them was willing to disturb her sweet dream. When getting off the plane, Shen Qingyuan tried to pick her up. The sudden weightlessness only made Yao Yingxia move her head closer to the source of heat beside him. She was then taken to a villa on the island.
The days that followed were truly leisurely.
Yao Yingxia sleeps until she wakes up naturally every day. When the weather is good, the three of them will go out together, take a boat to fish in the sea or climb the nearby low mountains. They will also go for a walk on the beach at sunset and pick up some shells or beautiful pebbles.
When the weather is bad, they all huddle in the villa to read or play games. Their overly lazy life makes the three equally self-disciplined people feel a little guilty occasionally, but they quickly forget about it.
Life on the island was nearly perfect, the only drawback being poor signal, with internet access only sporadically. After Yao Yingxia arrived on the island, she was unable to contact Xiao An.
Shen Qingyuan's explanation made sense: "The signal at sea is too poor, and the signal on the island is also poor. It's normal that we can't get in touch."
Although Yao Yingxia understood, she still felt uneasy intermittently. Although this uneasiness would soon be dispelled by Nie Yuan and Shen Qingyuan, she had no way of settling down before she met Xiao An.
*
Time flies and it is September. The tropical cyclone in the nearby sea area quickly evolved into a super typhoon, causing continuous rain for many days in a row.
Yao Yingxia's mood had clearly soured along with the weather, and she would often stare blankly out the window at the misty rain. Shen Qingyuan thought she was just bored, but Nie Yuan knew the deeper reason.
They had once experienced a terrifying typhoon together, the pouring rain icy and biting, leaving an indelible mark. Whenever similar weather came, Yao Yingxia's skin still seemed to ache.
Late at night, the wind was blowing hard, and the dark waves outside the window were beating against the rocks on the shore with all their might.
Amid this terrifying background sound, Yao Yingxia was once again engulfed in a nightmare.
There was also a typhoon in the dream. A lonely small boat was tossing and turning on the sea with huge waves. A flash of lightning lit up the entire night sky. The boat suddenly burst into flames. When my brother escaped to the deck, a black gun muzzle was aimed at his heart.
Bang!
Yao Yingxia woke up with a scream, her heart beating so wildly that it seemed like it was going to burst out of her throat. She took a deep breath of the thin and scarce air. Just as she was about to comfort herself that it was just a nightmare, she heard a strange noise coming from the balcony.
The continuous knocking sounds of "dong dong dong" were compact and chaotic, as if someone was desperately banging on the window. Yao Yingxia's pajamas were instantly soaked with cold sweat. She covered her ears and curled up until someone turned on the ceiling light in the bedroom.
Then someone held her in his arms and comforted her softly, "Yingxia, don't be afraid, I'm here."
It was Shen Qingyuan's voice.
She opened her tightly closed eyes and met his warm black eyes. At this moment, the same movement came from outside the window again, and Yao Yingxia almost instantly nestled into his chest.
The girl in his arms was obviously thin, but not skinny at all. She was surprisingly soft. Shen Qingyuan smelled the sweet scent of oranges.
That summer many years ago, he also smelled the same scent, and after that, Shen Qingyuan only bought orange-scented shower gel and shampoo.
Yao Yingxia could clearly feel the temperature rising under her nightgown. She felt uncomfortable and wanted to break away from his embrace, but Shen Qingyuan was unwilling to let go.
It turned out that in the time she didn't know, the boy's arms had grown as strong as his uncle's. This realization made her feel genuinely scared.
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