Chapter 314: Lingering Shadows
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
“Li Zhen, don’t try to make yourself seem noble. You’re just a despicable coward who can’t bear responsibility,” Mei Shu exposed his true nature without mercy.
Li Zhen’s eyes flew open, and he fixed his gaze on her, saying, “I’m despicable? What about you? You’re nothing but a promiscuous woman who’s been with countless men! Last night, my people even caught a male student entering your room. Mei Shu, you’re quite the strategist! Has Lu Yan also had his turn with you? Why is it that I’m the only one who can’t?”
“Li Zhen, you’re disgusting,” Mei Shu said in disgust, distancing herself from him.
But her words and actions had already deeply wounded Li Zhen’s innermost being.
In disbelief, he let out a cold laugh, “I’m disgusting? You, Mei Shu, are more disgusting than anyone else! You’ve rented a separate apartment just to make it easier for those men to be with you. Do you even know the meaning of shame? Tell me, how many men have you slept with?”
Mei Shu felt like every second she spent talking to this man was an insult to her intelligence.
However, her silence seemed to confirm Li Zhen’s accusations. “You don’t want to admit it, do you? Do you even realize how low you’ve sunk? Mei Shu, do you think 1 actually wanted you? Let me tell you, the most embarrassing thing in my life is that I once loved a woman like you!”
“Who do you think you are?” Mei Shu grabbed a cloth from the lectern, stuffed it into Li Zhen’s mouth, and then patted his cheek, saying coldly, “Let me make it clear to you: being liked by you is a stain on my life, and if you ever try something like this again, the consequences won’t be as simple as a beating.”
Li Zhen tried to cry out but couldn’t, and his anger drove him to struggle, though futilely, against his restraints.
Mei Shu didn’t pay much attention to his feeble resistance. She moved her wrist slightly, identified the same spot on the back of his head where Mei Feng had been injured, and then picked up a broken table leg from the floor. She used it to strike Li Zhen forcefully at that location.
Li Zhen lost consciousness instantly.
Expressionless, Mei Shu left the classroom.
This time, she had shown some restraint. She merely wanted Li Zhen to experience the same pain her brother had endured, and she had no intention of taking his life.
Moreover, Li Zhen’s life was already miserable enough. There was no need for her to dirty her hands further.
On her way home that night, Mei Shu paid special attention to any signs of someone following her. This time, the person didn’t dare to follow her again, likely because Li Zhen hadn’t had the chance to inform them about the day’s events.
Over the weekend, Mei Shu made plans to go shopping and relax with Lin He. However, Lin He appeared preoccupied throughout the outing. Mei Shu did most of the talking, and Lin He only occasionally responded.
Sensing Lin He’s unease, Mei Shu smiled and asked, “What’s on your mind?”
Lin He was startled for a moment but quickly regained her composure. Anxiously, she said, “It’s nothing. Have I been too distracted and ruined your day?”
“How could you? I’m just worried about you,” Mei Shu sighed. “We’ve been together for so long. Can’t you trust me?”
Lin He turned her head away, looking at the ground with a forlorn expression, and didn’t answer.
Mei Shu continued to probe, “How did you get those injuries on your body?”
Lin He instinctively looked at Mei Shu, and when she realized that Mei Shu’s gaze was focused on her shoulder, she hurriedly covered the exposed skin with her clothes, nervously saying, “It’s nothing. I…”
“Another accident?” Mei Shu interrupted before Lin He could finish her sentence.
Lin He felt extremely embarrassed and didn’t want to discuss it further. She said, “Please, let’s not talk about it. I’m really okay. I’ll continue shopping with you. What do you want to buy?”
“Sister Lin.” Mei Shu grabbed her wrist, stared at her intently, and said, “They’re breaking the law. Why do you keep forgiving them endlessly?”
Lin He closed her eyes in pain, holding back tears. Her voice trembled as she said, “Please, don’t talk about it. I beg you.”
Mei Shu didn’t want to push her too hard. She stiffened her face and changed the topic with effort, “Never mind. If you don’t want to talk about it, I won’t force you. But remember, in my heart, you’re like a sister to me. No matter what happens, just give me a call, and I’ll be there to help you.”
Lin He looked at her, seemingly at a loss, before breaking into a genuine smile. “Thank you, Shu’er. You’re such a kind person. By the way, we’ve known each other for quite some time, but I only know your name. I don’t even know your last name.”
Mei Shu was taken aback for a moment, her expression awkward as she replied, “My last name is Bai.”
“Bai Shu? I’ll remember that,” Lin He said with a smile, taking Mei Shu’s hand. “Let’s go. 1’11 treat you to something to eat.”
The sight of the two women walking hand in hand was observed by someone else.
A sinister smile appeared on Li Zhen’s gloomy face.
His youngest aunt and Mei Shu knew each other far too well. It seemed that Mei Shu’s move to that apartment building was no coincidence at all..