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At dusk, Bai Youlian stood quietly at the dock.
On the ship were men and women carrying bundles.
These people appeared to be miners she had recruited to send to Tushan Mine, but only they knew the truth was far from that.
As they prepared to part, she exchanged a glance with them, filled with complex emotions—encouragement, appreciation, and boundless unease.
Their fate was now beyond their control.
“Aunt Bai, Colonel sends his regards and thanks you. He will take care of the matters in the provincial city as soon as possible,” Yamada's subordinate conveyed the message with utmost respect.
“Not at all. It is my honor to serve the Colonel,” Bai Youlian replied with a slight smile, though it barely concealed a hint of bitterness.
The ship slowly departed from the dock, drifting further away until it vanished from sight. Bai Youlian remained rooted in place for a long time before finally turning around, only to be taken aback.
Behind her stood Leng Shaoqing, quietly holding something in his hand, his face pale to the point of being almost transparent.
“What are you doing here?” A shock coursed through her; he should have been out discussing business with the steward.
“And you? What are you doing here?” Leng Shaoqing's gaze bore into her, questioning and intense.
“I…” Bai Youlian found herself momentarily speechless, unsure of how to respond.
"Are you still with the Japanese? Are you still doing their bidding?" Leng Shaoqing stepped forward, his eyes burning with endless fury.
Not only that, but he had also noticed that she was still in contact with Xu Sheng. Deep down, he kept telling himself that she was just trying to put an end to things. He never expected to come here and witness such a scene.
"Since you've seen it all, I have nothing more to say." After a long silence, Bai Youlian spoke softly, her voice tinged with a hint of helplessness and exhaustion.
"Have you lost your mind?!" Leng Shaoqing staggered back a step, his eyes filled with heartbreak. "Do you know that half of those who went to Tushan to mine have mysteriously disappeared without a trace? The Japanese are ruthless; who knows how they died? How can you be so heartless? They are your neighbors, the people of Shancheng, our fellow countrymen!"
"There’s no such thing as a free meal in this world. If it weren't for that, how could they send so much money home every month? That money could support countless families in Shancheng for a lifetime," Bai Youlian bit her lip, trying to justify herself.
"Money? Is that all you see? Why, why did you clearly promise me that night..." Leng Shaoqing's voice trembled, filled with disappointment and anger.
"I didn't promise you anything. As for that night, I was just confused; forget about it," Bai Youlian replied indifferently, a glimmer of resolve in her eyes.
Leng Shaoqing suddenly laughed, his laughter laced with self-mockery. "Ah, so that's how it is. I was the fool, thinking... thinking she was merely misled for a moment and that I could save her. It turns out she remains obstinately blind."
The flames in his eyes gradually extinguished, replaced by coldness and detachment.
He raised his hand and tore something away. "This is what I made overnight; I suppose you won't need it anymore. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other."
With a clatter, something fell to the ground.
It was a string of beads carefully threaded together with lotus seeds.
A few days later, Bai Youlian was getting ready when the steward brought in a notice and respectfully said, "Master, the young master has ordered a large quantity of betrothal gifts to be sent to the Hu Family today."
Bai Youlian's fingers trembled slightly. She knew that he was still going to marry Hu Qianqian.
Deep down, she understood that if she spoke up, there might still be a chance to turn things around.
But she couldn't bring herself to do it. She couldn't bear to give him hope once more, only to let him fall into despair again. Even if he misunderstood her or hated her, she had already reached a point of no return.
At this moment, her only hope was that news from Tushan would arrive soon, bringing everything to a swift conclusion.
She was truly exhausted, both physically and mentally.
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