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CHAPTER 13
PART 1
The weather was serene, with a light breeze, the sun hiding behind the clouds, the temperature and humidity at a perfect balance. This would have been such a wonderful and enjoyable time to hold a book, sit under the drooping willow tree, facing the beautiful Yuehai, feeling the gentle breeze brushing against the face.
However, Su Xiaotong simply didn't dare to go out. She even made excuses to evade her son's request to go out and play. In this situation, she had neither the mood nor the courage to take her son out. Even if they did go out, it would probably be in constant fear, unable to relax at all.
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How long would this state continue? Su Xiaotong pondered with frustration.
After sitting on the balcony for a while, she went to the study and said to Gu Lei, who was working at the computer, "Let's talk."
"Sure." Gu Lei stopped working, turned around, and looked at Su Xiaotong.
"Why do you seem fine, still able to continue designing as usual?"
Gu Lei chuckled bitterly, "What else can I do? What do you think I should do?"
"Don't you feel depressed? Or anxious?"
"Do you feel depressed?"
"Kind of. With people getting killed one after another around us, how can I be happy?"
Gu Lei sighed, "Yeah, I'm not feeling good either, but life has to go on. We can't be anxious and worried all day long."
"But in this situation, I can't relax, let alone be happy. You're right about life going on, but do we have to continue staying here?"
"Xiaotong, what do you mean? Are you planning to leave here? This means we'll give up the inheritance."
"Yes."
"Are you willing?"
Su Xiaotong felt conflicted for a while and said, "I don't know either. If we really give up, I'll definitely feel unwilling. Over 20 million yuan, no, now it's over 40 million, just giving that up, anyone would feel reluctant. But if we stay here, living in fear, with mutual suspicions, a life without interest, even if we have a lot of wealth, what's the point?"
Gu Lei reached out and held Su Xiaotong's hand, gently stroking it. "I understand how you feel, Xiaotong. But this state is temporary, it won't last forever."
"How can you be so sure?"
"Firstly, I don't believe the killer will keep committing crimes. Didn't we analyze this when we were all together this morning? The killer murdered Xia Qi possibly because she figured out who the killer was and the killer had to silence her. Secondly, in two days, surveillance will be installed in the corridor, making it difficult for the killer to commit another crime. Thirdly, we have to trust the police, trust Lao Tan. They take this case extremely seriously and will definitely solve it."
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Su Xiaotong shook her head and said, "Lao Tan couldn't even solve the case from two years ago, to be honest, I don't have much confidence in him."
"Even if he can't catch the killer, he will ensure our safety and prevent another murder."
"But as long as the killer isn't caught, we can't live peacefully."
Gu Lei pondered for a moment. "How about this, Xiaotong? You decide on this matter, and I will respect your choice."
"If I choose to leave, would you be willing to give up this readily available over 40 million yuan?"
"Xiaotong, the most important thing in my life is only one, and that's you. If you're not happy staying here, no amount of money means anything to me."
Su Xiaotong was touched but also deeply conflicted. "But I'm afraid of making such a choice. I might regret it later."
"I won't."
"But I might. Over 40 million yuan is not a number to be easily ignored. Traveling around the world a dozen times would be enough, not to mention shopping and entertainment. Especially if we give up the inheritance and then the police catch the killer shortly afterward, I'll definitely regret it."
"Indeed. The current situation is a kind of game, not just for us but for everyone in the big family. Surely, there are people like us caught in a dilemma. But seeing no one else backing down, leaving would feel like being a failure."
"This isn't a competition…"
"In a certain sense, it is. The person who endures till the end is the biggest winner. Moreover, this 'competition' is in our favor."
"How so?"
"Because we're a family, able to encourage and accompany each other. But Wang Xingxing, Han Lei, Shen Fengxia, they're alone. If we talk about not being able to hold up, they should drop out in advance."
"Hmm…"
"Xiaotong, hold on for two more days. Things will get better once the surveillance is installed in the hallway. Besides, once I finish this job I accepted before, I won't take any more online orders. By then, I'll be with you and Xiaoliang every day, acting as your bodyguard. Will that put your mind at ease?”
Su Xiaotong really felt much better after hearing Gu Lei's words. She nodded, smiling, "Then, after receiving the inheritance, let's really hire two bodyguards. Anyway, with that much money every year, it's enough to cover their fees."
"Having two burly men staying at our place every day won't be awkward?"
"Then we'll hire female bodyguards. Keep one at home and take one when we go out."
"I think that works."
The couple laughed together. Su Xiaotong realized she hadn't laughed in a long time.
At that moment, their phones chimed with WeChat notifications. It was usually a group message in such situations. They picked up their phones and saw Fan Lin mentioned everyone in the group chat: "Is anyone available now? Can you come over to Xueli's place? I need to discuss something with you."
Wang Xingxing replied immediately: "What's the matter?"
Li Xueli also asked: "What's going on?"
Fan Lin replied: "I'll tell you when you arrive. It's broad daylight, you surely won't be afraid to step out."
Seeing the group message, Tan Yong also replied: "Fan Lin, what do you want to discuss with everyone?"
Fan Lin replied: "Lao Tan, if you have time, come up here too. I've thought of an idea that should ensure everyone's safety."
After a while, Tan Yong replied: "Okay then, I'll start a voice group chat now, everyone turns on their cameras, and we'll talk while going to Xueli's house."
Everyone immediately understood and replied with an "ok" emoji. Su Xiaotong said, "Lao Tan is being cautious. Everyone maintaining video calls will prevent anyone from causing trouble."
Gu Lei chuckled bitterly, "Seems like even Lao Tan is extremely cautious now, afraid of another incident. If someone opens the door and gets attacked again, it would be troublesome."
"Indeed." Su Xiaotong sighed and walked out of the study with Gu Lei. She turned on the TV, played cartoons on the children's channel for Xiaoliang, reminding him to behave and not go outside. With the company of cartoons, Xiaoliang was very well-behaved, nodding in agreement.
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