Chapter 53 Chapter 53 [VIP]
"Shiro and the others don't deserve the blood on your hands."
Su Xing also gripped Bai He's hand and shoulder tightly. The icy sweat from his palm soaked into Bai He's skin. It felt a little itchy, a little strange. Bai He looked around, seeing familiar faces filled with worry and fear.
"Tsk." Bai He unconsciously smacked his lips, his hand holding the knife tightening continuously, veins popping out, and with a "crunch", the plastic shell of the utility knife was crushed by him, the sharp fragments piercing his flesh and blood, bringing a painful pleasure. Bai He bit his back teeth hard, and the restlessness in his heart was slightly suppressed.
At this time, Bai He looked down at everyone with a cold look in his eyes, like the lake water in winter, without a trace of warmth, and his whole body exuded a terrible and frightening aura.
Bai He deliberately reveals his hidden side in front of his family: indifference, violence, and paranoia...
Because of his illness, Bai He knew that the Bai family had always hoped that he would live a healthy and worry-free life.
He has been smart and sharp since he was young, and the Bai family has always been very cautious in educating him. They try their best to be tolerant and understanding of him, help him form correct cognition, and nurture his growth with selfless love.
Among the younger generation of the Bai family, the elders have spent the most effort and resources on him.
In peacetime, he would naturally be willing to pretend to be what his family expected, to give them peace of mind. But now, that was no longer possible. Only by displaying absolute, powerful indifference could he instill fear and awe in them.
Bai He's emotions are dull, especially since his father's passing. He's clearly aware of his differences from the average person. He lacks empathy and compassion, which has prevented him from developing any real friends. No one wants to pour their emotions into a black hole, like a phone call waiting for a response.
Everyone wants to be treated uniquely and supported unconditionally, but he can't do that.
Thinking of this, Bai He couldn't help but think of his time with Su Xingye in high school. Back then, it seemed like... Su Xingye was always the one getting close to him, and he passively accepted it.
In an instant, many images and thoughts flashed through his mind.
Bai He looked at Su Xingye steadily, as if he wanted to see into his heart.
Seeing that there was no fear, resistance, retreat or other uncomfortable emotions in Su Xingye's eyes, the taut thread in his brain loosened a little.
He loosened his hands, letting the knife drop to the ground. At the same time, the woman also slid to the ground, crouching on the ground, covering her wound and gasping for breath.
The woman was in agony. She could clearly feel the life draining from her body. Fear and panic shone through her amber eyes, but also a certain stubbornness. She stared intently at her companions. Only after two of them nodded did she finally close her eyes.
The participation of Bai He and Su Xingye made the situation one-sided.
Soon everyone was subdued, and Grandpa Bai took a rope and tied them together.
But several of them were stabbed, especially the woman who attacked Bai He, who was the most seriously injured. If she is not treated properly, she may not survive the day.
Su Xing also planned to take her to the village clinic. No matter what the situation was outside, Su Xing and the Bai family did not want Bai He to be involved in any deaths.
Due to factors such as the environment and weather, although the national power has not been effectively activated now, the country will definitely not allow social disorder to continue in the future.
Decades ago, when the country was in turmoil and faced foreign invasions, it stood firm and developed rapidly despite various suppression and blockades.
Looking back at history, the development of the Xia Kingdom has been full of twists and turns. The country and its people have suffered a lot and encountered many difficulties, but they have always relied on their own strength to persevere. The older generation of the Xia Kingdom has pure trust in the country. They believe that the country will never abandon its people. When the country recovers and takes time off, it will definitely not let these lawbreakers go.
Su Xing also checked the woman's injuries and found that the knife wounds on her body looked scary, but in fact they avoided important positions.
The Bai family's stored medicine temporarily stopped the woman's injuries. At this point, Su Xing was relieved. They had fulfilled their obligations. If the woman had problems later because she didn't get good treatment, Bai He would not be held responsible. They were just acting in self-defense.
What happened today has left the Bai and Ning families terrified.
Suddenly Bai He said, "I'll go help the other people in the village."
"Don't go! Those people outside are desperate." Grandma Bai grabbed her eldest grandson, her expression nervous. When she was young, Grandma Bai had seen some bad things and knew the horror of desperate people.
Her second son is her only life. If something happens to him, how can she face him in her grave?
"Grandma, I'm very strong, they can't hurt me." Bai He grinned, but it didn't comfort the worried Grandma Bai at all.
Even Uncle Bai, who was usually very responsible and focused on the village, disagreed with Bai He's departure. Although he had many relatives and friends in the village and was worried about their safety, he was even more reluctant to let his nephew risk his life. At the critical moment, Uncle Bai still had a clear mind.
The Bai family's concern and preference melted some of the ice in Bai He's eyes.
But he had to go out this time. Firstly, to adapt to the environment in advance and establish his prestige, and secondly, for the sake of his family of more than ten people.
Although he had no feelings for most of the people in the village, the village was now a whole. Prosperity and adversity were shared by all. In troubled times, it was difficult to survive alone. To survive long-term, one had to rely on the strength of the collective.
A village that was falling apart and powerless to resist would only become a prey for others. The Bai family, caught in the middle of it, would inevitably be affected.
Once Bai He made up his mind, it was difficult to change it. Ning Zelan looked at his worried father-in-law and mother-in-law, and remembered the care that Bai He and his family had taken care of him. Without hesitation, he stood beside Bai He and kept him company.
Bai He did not stop them. The younger generation had to shoulder the burden.
Before leaving, Bai He looked at the yard and the elderly and weak people left at home. He told them to drive the cattle and sheep into the garage on the side and hide in the house for defense.
The Bai family's gate and window guards were built by someone I know several years ago. They're made of solid materials and are incredibly durable, difficult to break without heavy tools. The wall surrounding Uncle Bai's house was originally built to separate spaces, similar to a fence, so its protection isn't very high, which is why so many people were able to get in today. After what happened today, the wall definitely needs some renovations.
Several people hurried out of the house and found a tragic scene in the village.
The people of Sheshui Village had been living in comfort for too long, and most of the villagers were elderly, children and women, so they had no chance of winning against this group of starving people.
The more alert and clever ones knew how to unite several families to fight. Most people were caught off guard and were attacked by the locusts in their nests.
Some elderly villagers, still unsure of the situation, threw themselves on the ground and started yelling at people for robbery in broad daylight. In peacetime, young people naturally feared being blackmailed by the elderly. But now, a couple of slaps in the face was the least of their worries.
Those who have never experienced hunger will never know its pain. Those who have survived to this day have suffered enough and abandoned compassion and sympathy.
Some fought back, but their fists were no match for the deadly hand. For example, in this household, the man was beaten to a pulp, covered in bruises and wounds, while the woman sat on the ground, cradling her two terrified children, and weeping.
The house was as if it had been swept through by a typhoon. Everything had been turned inside out, and the floor was covered with debris and debris. Everything we had to eat, wear, and use in the house had been taken away.
Ning Zelan, a cheerful and sunny boy, felt a heavy heart and a strong sense of anger at the sight of this scene. If they hadn't defended their home, the result would have been the same, perhaps even worse. Thinking of the knives and sticks in the hands of those people, Ning Zelan felt as if a bottle of boiling water had been poured into his heart, and he felt very uncomfortable.
Su Xing also squatted down to examine the man. Most of the injuries were superficial, the most serious being a broken right leg and a rib.
Seeing Su Xingye and the other two arrive, the woman seemed to have seen a savior. She crawled over in panic and asked nervously, "Doctor Su... Doctor Su, is my... my husband okay?"
"It's not life-threatening. My right leg bone and a rib are broken. I'll go see Doctor Huang later."
"Hmm," the woman cried and laughed.
Su Xing also turned to look at the two crying children. They were so frightened by the previous incident that their eyes were confused.
Su Xing also held them in his arms one by one to comfort them. After the child's convulsions stopped, he handed them to their mother and said, "The two children are scared. You have to pay more attention to them these days."
"Uh-huh"
"Doctor Su, all my things have been stolen." The hostess looked at the few people with expectant and helpless eyes, obviously hoping that they could help get them back.
But no one responded to this. Even Ning Zelan, the youngest and most energetic, knew that this was a difficult matter.
Help the woman take her husband and children to a neighbor's house for shelter.
The few of them continued to walk out. On the way, Bai He met some robbers who had successfully robbed and were rushing back with a lot of things in their arms.
Bai and his companions stopped them whenever they saw them and took the things back.
Along the way, they discovered that the families in the village with limited financial resources were the worst off. Firstly, their homes still had old wooden doors that offered no protection and shattered easily. Secondly, they prioritized finances over money, leading to strong resistance. Not only were the fights severe, but some even resulted in loss of life.
On the way, Bai and his companions met some villagers who had recovered from their shock. After driving away the thieves from their own village, they bravely walked out of their homes and helped other villagers drive away the invaders.
The village chief's family was one of the first to leave. His family was wealthy, and some people, seemingly having explored their situation, came to his house with a clear goal. However, his family, young and old, practiced martial arts, so those who came were met with no good results.
With the village chief in command, everyone in the village also had a backbone. One group blocked the village entrance to prevent people from entering or leaving, while another group cooperated with other villagers to catch the remaining robbers.
By the time the whole village had calmed down, it was already eight or nine o'clock.
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