amaotonovel Chapter 836 Still the same fate
Chapter 836 Still the same fate
He untied the buckle and pulled out the documents inside. On top was a photo. The girl in the photo was about eighteen or nineteen years old. She was wearing an exquisite white dress and standing in front of the military compound. Her smile was dazzlingly bright.
A name is printed in the lower right corner of the photo: Shen Ci.
"This is......?"
Bo Jingzhou raised his eyebrows: "Your subordinate, Rose."
Su Jinyao added: "In fact, she is Shen Qixiao's granddaughter, the eldest daughter of the Shen family, Shen Ci."
Su Zibai's fingers suddenly tightened, and the photo crumpled between his fingers.
Shen family?
The Shen family that controlled the weapons of half of Asia's soldiers? The Shen family that even high-ranking military officers had to give way to?
Su Jinyao added, "She's the eldest daughter of the Shen family, but for you, she ran away from home at the age of eighteen, willingly becoming your subordinate, working for you, risking her life for you...Brother, have you never thought about what she was really doing?"
Su Zibai's temples were throbbing.
Bo Jingzhou continued, "In this operation, she killed two sons of the Zhou family to save you. Naturally, the people from the Zhou family's faction will not let this go. They have already reported it to the minister."
Su Zibai's chest tightened: "Will she be in trouble?"
"Trouble?" Bo Jingzhou sneered. "The Zhou family wanted to eat her alive, but Shen Qixiao personally called the minister, and an hour later, all the orders against Meigui were revoked." He looked at Su Zibai meaningfully, "Including your disciplinary decision."
Su Jinyao raised an eyebrow. "Oh, and when Zhou Shihong falsely accused you of stealing the research plan, it was she who went to the Shen family to protect your reputation. Otherwise, you wouldn't have been able to get out. Zhou Shihong has a lot of backers."
Su Zibai was struck by lightning.
He had no idea. Was this the identity Rose was unwilling to tell him?
He looked down at the girl with a bright smile in the photo, and didn't dare to think that it was Rose, because the Rose in his impression had never smiled like this.
So this is her true self, a young lady who should have lived in the sunshine, embraced by everyone, but for him, she was willing to hide her identity and struggle in the darkness...
What has she experienced following me over the years?
She saved him and...begged the Shen family to keep him safe?
"Where is she?" He looked up suddenly, a flame burning in his eyes.
Bo Jingzhou frowned and looked at Su Jinyao.
"Tell me quickly, where is she? I want to see her." Su Zibai pulled out the infusion needle on the back of his hand, and blood immediately gushed out. He didn't bother to wipe it off and stepped barefoot on the cold ground.
"Shen Family Compound." Su Jinyao held him down and sighed, "But in your current state, it's better not to go."
Su Jinyao didn't want to hit him, so he turned his head to look at Bo Jingzhou, then turned to look at Su Zibai, and said slowly: "Because it's useless for you to go, you can't even see her."
Bo Jingzhou patted his shoulder and comforted him: "Heal your wound, Meigui... As for Shen Ci, the Shen family will protect her."
......
Shen's compound, late at night.
Sandalwood incense lingered in the room, the smell of medicine mixed with the smell of blood, so heavy that it made people breathless.
Old Master Shen was standing by the bed, leaning on a cane, his face looking terribly gloomy.
The person on the bed was as pale as paper, with no blood on her lips, and only a faint breath proved that she was still alive.
It's been three days.
She was in a coma for three days.
"Shen Ci!" The old man finally couldn't help himself and slammed his crutch to the ground. "You're willing to give up your life for Su Zibai?!"
The woman on the bed's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she finally opened her eyes. Her sight was distracted for a moment before slowly focusing on the old man's face.
"Is he... okay?" She expressed her concern for Su Zibai as soon as she opened her mouth.
The old man was so angry that his beard was shaking: "Oh, what can happen to him? It's you who is in trouble!"
He swung his sleeves violently. "Do you know how big a fuss you've made this time? The Zhou family has been blown up. How many of them have died? And you, on the other hand, have simply slaughtered them, leaving them with no descendants! Do you think the National Security Bureau is using them to avenge your personal vendetta?!"
Shen Ci didn't say anything, just closed her eyes gently.
Because she felt that she had done nothing wrong, they were the ones who touched Su Zibai first. As long as anyone dared to touch him, no matter who they were, she would not show any mercy.
Besides, they deserved to die!
The old man angrily said, "If I had known this would happen, I should have cut off all ties with you! It's better for you to die outside than to cause so much trouble for the Shen family! Humph, you keep causing trouble for me as soon as you come back, and you still want me to clean up your mess!"
Shen Ci knew that her grandfather had a sharp tongue but a soft heart. She turned her head slightly and whispered, "...I'm sorry, Grandpa."
"Sorry is useless!" The old man snorted coldly, "Now the Zhou family wants an explanation, and there are people watching from above. The Shen family can't protect you forever."
Shen Ci's fingers clenched the sheets slightly.
The old man stared at her and suddenly said, "I've decided. In order to settle this matter, you have to marry."
Shen Ci suddenly opened her eyes.
"It's still that boy from the Tang family back then." The old man's tone left no room for doubt. "They've waited for you for more than ten years and still love you very much. The Tang family said that as long as you agree to marry them, all past events will be forgiven."
Shen Ci's breathing quickened slightly: "Grandpa, I can't..."
"Stop talking!" The old man waved his hand. "There's no room for negotiation on this matter! Besides..." He narrowed his eyes. "You promised me that day that I would rescue Su Zibai, and you, Shen Ci, will be at my disposal!"
Shen Ci's fingertips trembled slightly, and finally, she lowered her eyes and stopped talking.
Yes.
She promised.
So now, she has no right to refute.
……
There were footsteps outside the door, and Di Ka walked in cautiously. When he saw Shen Ci on the bed, his eyes lit up: "Boss! You're awake!"
Shen Ci didn't respond.
Di Ka scratched his head, looked at Mr. Shen next to him, and shut his mouth awkwardly.
The old man snorted coldly, flicked his sleeves and left, leaving only one sentence: "Take good care of your injuries, the wedding will be set for next month."
After the door was closed, Di Ka breathed a sigh of relief and went to the bedside: "Boss, you...you are actually the eldest daughter of the Shen family?"
Shen Ci didn't answer.
Di Ka smacked his lips. "With your status, why are you still being a special envoy? Isn't it nice to be close to the Shen family?" He paused, suddenly realizing that Shen Ci was in a bad mood. "...Boss, why are you unhappy?"
Shen Ci looked at the ceiling for a long time before she said softly, "...there's nothing to be happy about."
"Grandpa has already decided. In the end, after all the twists and turns... I will still have the same fate."
Marriage.
Marry someone she doesn't love.
Just like seventeen years ago.
She had escaped once, but this time, she couldn't escape.