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Yan Yan listened to her sister, who was sobbing uncontrollably on her shoulder. The once strong and composed woman was now exhausted, pouring out her pain. A sharp ache tugged at Yan Yan's heart, reminiscent of the time she had been bound and sunk to the bottom of the sea, feeling as if her heart might explode from the agony.
In the five years since losing her sister, Yan Yan had long run dry of tears. Now, with her eyes reddened and devoid of moisture, the blood vessels were visible against the dark backdrop of her pupils, which reflected endless pain and resentment. She gently patted her sister's back, continuously soothing her emotions while trying to calm her own so she could better explain what had happened.
As her sister's cries began to subside, Yan Yan helped her sit up straight and handed her a cup of water to soothe her hoarse throat. Noticing the cold food on the table, she picked it up and headed into the kitchen. By the time she heated it up, her sister had composed herself and sat blankly at the table.
"Sis, eat something first. We can talk about everything else after we finish."
"Yan Yan, you—no, I’m not hungry. How did you come back? What happened? I... I have so many questions for you—"
"Sis, please just eat something, okay? I promise that once we finish eating, I will tell you everything in detail. Besides, I'm hungry too. Listen, my stomach is growling."
Hearing the rumbling from Yan Yan's stomach momentarily distracted her sister from the emotional turmoil she had just experienced. A faint smile appeared at the corners of her mouth.
"Okay, let’s eat."
The two sisters ate in silence, neither speaking a word.
Yan Yan kept her gaze lowered. She interrupted her sister's emotional outburst to ensure she took care of herself.
Her sister’s current state was like a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at any moment. The consequences of such intense emotional fluctuations were...
Yan Yan calmly scanned the pale face of Strict Language and her somewhat hurried breaths, signs that the neurons in her brain were beginning to deteriorate. The absence of the R Gene Fragment meant a continuous decline of the body until death. This time, she would not let her sister perish just like that. With this thought in mind, it was best to get Strict Language to the S Institute in Area A as soon as possible.
After swallowing the last bite of the tasteless artificial food, Yan Yan tidied up the dishes and sat beside Strict Language.
In a flat tone, she began to speak calmly:
"Sis, you insisted on working for five years despite your health condition. Our meager income cannot repay the enormous debts, which has only taken a toll on your body. On top of that, we lost the lawsuit against that woman’s family and couldn’t reclaim our parents' house or any compensation.
Under the dual blows of physical and psychological stress, you ultimately left me all alone. After you were gone, I gained some strength in a game called Zero Point. To reclaim what belonged to our parents, I planned to use the resources and connections I built up in Zero Point to confront our enemies."
Yan Yan swallowed back the words that were meant to lead to mutual destruction and instead said, "In the end... I failed." She subtly concealed what Ji Yang had done to Strict Language and how she herself had been bound by Ji Yang and drowned.
"Then I came back. When I opened my eyes, I saw you still lying beside me. I was truly happy, Sis. You’re still here with me. You have no idea how hard it has been for me these five years without you." Her bitter voice caused more pain in Strict Language's heart.
After briefly recounting the general process, she continued:
"Sis, you might have noticed that woman’s family..." When mentioning Liu Yufeng, Yan Yan's tone was filled with coldness and sarcasm. "Our parents' company went bankrupt because they colluded with Ji Yang. That debt was completely fabricated. So just now, when I said I could resolve these issues, I meant it. Don’t worry about me; I know where the forged debt documents are hidden, and I also know where that woman left evidence while sabotaging our parents' company. I will make them spit out everything they’ve taken from us."
Yan Yan lowered her gaze to suppress the sharp hatred boiling within her. They tampered with our parents' car; I will make them pay blood for blood.
Not wanting to burden Strict Language with all her dark emotions, Yan Yan swallowed half of her words and continued:
"What they did will cost them dearly. Tomorrow, I will go find Uncle Li. He is being hunted by Ji Yang's people and is hiding in an abandoned industrial building in Zone D. The chip he has contains information we need right now. Once this information is made public, that woman's family and Ji Yang will face criminal charges."
Shocked by what Yan Yan was recounting, Deep Down felt increasingly convinced of her rebirth. When the conversation turned to the current pressing issues and she heard Yan Yan's plans, Deep Down grasped her sister's hand and said:
"Yan Yan, that woman Liu Yufeng and her family—" Deep Down took a deep breath, closed her eyes for a moment, then opened them again, revealing a cold and resentful gaze. She continued, "I actually noticed something off about the debts and have been investigating recently, but there have been obstacles. Based on what you said, the hindrances I’m encountering must be Ji Yang’s doing." Remembering that Deep Down had mentioned going to the D Zone, she looked at her younger sister with urgency in her eyes and said, "You want to go to the D Zone? But the D Zone is between Liuying Street and the slums. It's worse than this area; it’s chaotic and completely unsafe with many thieves and robbers. Although this is the Civilian District, everyone still has some boundaries. The people there are truly dangerous. Since Uncle Li has this information, we should find a way to contact him. Dad gave me a secret way to reach him before...”
Deep Down seemed to realize something suddenly; her expression changed dramatically as disbelief filled her Autumn Water Starry Eyes. She trembled as she said, "Did Dad already know something was going to happen back then? Liu Yufeng’s family—no—" She took a deep breath, her tone cold and firm. "Did both Mom and Dad know that Liu Yufeng was colluding with Ji Yang? Is that why there was that property transfer notarization? Does Uncle Li have the Property Notarization Certificate?"
"Yes, Sister," Yan Yan replied. "Uncle Li has the Property Notarization Certificate. Besides that, he also has evidence of Ji Yang's crimes in the S Zone. Mom and Dad were gathering evidence against Ji Yang when he found out, so he teamed up with Liu Yufeng’s family to deal a fatal blow to Dad's company. That financing wouldn’t have been an issue if it weren’t for Liu Yufeng and Yan Siming leaking information to Ji Yang. Ji Yang manipulated things behind the scenes; we lost out during the bidding process and soon after were accused of accounting problems. Investors withdrew their funds, leading to bankruptcy—in just over a week, our family was ruined. Sister, do you know? After you left, my only motivation for living was revenge—"
Yan Yan covered her face with her hands, hiding her twisted expression from her younger sister so she wouldn’t see how crazed and violent she had become.
"Yan Yan!" Deep Down rushed over and hugged her frail sister's shoulders tightly. The beautiful visage was filled with intense anger and determination, soon replaced by overwhelming concern and worry. "Yan Yan, I'm here; this time you won't be harmed. I... I..." The words hung in the air unspoken, but both sisters understood their meaning perfectly.
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