Rotting Land: Survive

Chapter 677 - 666: An Unexpected Visitor (Part 3)

Li Huiru’s words were filled with gratitude, but they also easily gave the impression that she and Old Xu were quite familiar, which is why she sought refuge with him after falling into distress.

But the truth was quite the opposite; Xu Renjie had no acquaintance with Li Huiru at all and was actually quite repulsed by this vain woman.

He would never have agreed to interact with Li Huiru if not for the sympathy for her pitiful appearance and curiosity about the factory’s situation.

So towards Li Huiru’s gratitude, Xu Renjie didn’t respond at all, and besides, before figuring out all the circumstances, he couldn’t give an answer about whether Li Huiru could stay overnight.

Letting in the shivering Li Huiru, Old Xu closed and locked the door again, softly speaking into the walkie-talkie: "Old Lin, the target is about to enter the villa. Over!"

"Received, over!"

"Captain Xu, rest assured, I came here alone. There’s no one else." Li Huiru noticed the other party’s concerns and explained.

Of course, Old Xu wouldn’t believe Li Huiru’s one-sided words. Until things were clarified, he still considered Li Huiru a danger.

But Old Xu still nodded with a smile: "I know, alright, let’s go inside."

"All floors, be aware, after Old Xu brings the target into the villa, everyone should remain vigilant and not be careless. Over!" Regardless of whether Li Huiru came alone, Old Lin found the matter rather suspicious, which is why he reminded everyone still on alert at this critical moment.

After all, a dog that bites never barks first, and if you are not careful, it can deliver a lethal strike from the shadows.

So Li Huiru’s abrupt appearance was already very suspicious, prompting Old Lin to decide to go downstairs and cooperate with Old Xu to clarify things quickly.

After instructing Hu Xiaodong on related matters, Old Lin got up and headed downstairs, while Old Xu was also bringing Li Huiru upstairs to meet him.

After the two met, there was no idle talk; they went straight into the nearest reception room.

Li Huiru looked at the familiar layout of the room, a warmth surged in her heart. She and Liu Yunpeng had lived here for 4 months. Looking back on those days, compared to her current forlorn situation, the mixed emotions were something only Li Huiru could understand.

"Here, Miss Li, have some hot water to warm up."

Old Lin’s caring words, like those of a kind father, hit Li Huiru’s tear ducts. Despite trying to hold back, she couldn’t stop the flood of bitter tears, which flowed once more.

Old Xu gave Old Lin a helpless look and was about to say something comforting, but Old Lin gently nudged him with his elbow, signaling him to stay silent as he was.

Because he understood that in times of pain and sorrow, the best way to vent might simply be to cry unreservedly.

He believed that once she finished crying, she would feel much calmer, making it easier for them to begin questioning her.

A woman continuously crying, while two middle-aged men sat in silence watching; if this scene were seen by outsiders, it would certainly evoke unfavorable thoughts.

It seemed this woman must have suffered great harm; otherwise, she wouldn’t have cried endlessly for 5 minutes without stopping.

Even Old Lin was lost for what to do faced with Li Huiru’s incessant crying, let alone Old Xu.

They couldn’t just keep waiting there doing nothing. The brothers outside were waiting for further instructions.

No longer able to waste time, Old Lin cleared his throat twice, softly asking, "Miss Li, can you tell us what happened that made you so sad and upset?"

To tell her story? Li Huiru clearly hesitated to bring it up again, but she understood that if she didn’t speak, she couldn’t dispel the suspicions everyone in the villa had about her.

After pondering with her brow furrowed, Li Huiru seemed to have made a decision, which Old Lin recognized.

Sure enough, Li Huiru then spoke, "Captain Xu, could I discuss my matters with you alone?"

"This..." Old Xu looked at Old Lin somewhat embarrassed, and the latter also curiously asked, "Why, Miss Li, is it inconvenient to tell me?"

"No, no, no, it’s not that." Fearing her words would offend the two men before her, who could decide her future, Li Huiru cautiously explained, "Because what I have to recount is incredibly hard for me to speak of, so I hope you can understand."

"Alright, then you’ll just talk to me!" With time pressing, Old Xu didn’t want to drag on.

"Old Xu, how can that be, if..."

"It’s fine, Old Lin, you go out and explain things to the brothers outside, so they won’t be confused and worry unnecessarily." Old Xu interrupted Old Lin’s concerns, giving him a reassuring look, signaling that he shouldn’t worry, thinking this girl couldn’t pull any tricks.

Seeing Li Huiru, fragile and teary-eyed, even Old Lin felt he might have been worrying too much. With Old Xu’s capability, even if the other party had sinister intentions, it would be hard to act on them.

"Alright, I’ll head out first. Miss Li, just tell Old Xu your troubles. If you need me, Old Xu, be sure to call me." Old Lin then got up and left, closing the door gently behind him.

The reception room returned to tranquility, Old Xu and Li Huiru sitting opposite each other, with a dim candle flickering between them.

After a moment’s contemplation, Li Huiru adjusted her emotions and began recounting her tragic experiences.

Ten minutes later, as the last word left her lips, Li Huiru felt a wave of weakness, hugging herself and staring intently at the flickering candle flame, her whole body trembling.

Old Xu clenched his fists tightly, furious at the despicable acts of Shouhou and others. As a true man, violating women was something he found utterly intolerable.

The truth had come to light, Old Xu felt deep sympathy for Li Huiru’s plight, but...

"Captain Xu, I’ve finished, and I hope you’ll keep this a secret for me."

It took immense courage just to speak of such things; Xu Renjie now understood why she insisted on excluding Old Lin.

As for now, Old Xu naturally wouldn’t be so tactless as to turn her pain into idle gossip: "Don’t worry, this matter stays between you and me; no third person will know. I’ll just tell everyone you’re here because of a dispute with Liu Yunpeng, alright?"

"That’s fine, thank you, Captain Xu. I will never forget your great kindness, Li Huiru."

Old Xu felt a little embarrassed, like he was being treated as some sort of official leader. He waved his hand, saying, "Let me finish. While I indeed sympathize with your situation, however..." (To be continued. If you enjoyed this piece, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for it. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)