Redeeming that Beautiful, Strong, and Miserable Omega [Transmigrated into a Book] - Chapter 31

Chapter 31: Pain

Wen Yan was stunned for a moment, but quickly realized that Xu Ruozhou was not joking with her.

Her first reaction was relief. Although Yin Rong was utterly evil and deserved to die, Wen Yan still didn’t want Xu Ruozhou’s hands to be stained with the blood of such a person. On the other hand, the confusion in her heart deepened.

If it wasn’t Xu Ruozhou, then who was it?

According to the eyewitness’s description, the killer who caused Yin Rong’s death was slight of build and had a slender figure.

Hearing these physical characteristics, Wen Yan immediately thought of Xu Ruozhou. Coincidentally, Xu Ruozhou was not home on the night of the incident, which led her to suspect that Xu Ruozhou, unable to tolerate Yin Rong drugging her, had resorted to this measure.

Wen Yan frowned deeply.

But besides Xu Ruozhou, who else would want to attack Yin Rong?

“Wen Yan, do you remember who killed Yin Rong in the original plot?“

Oh, right!

Xu Ruozhou’s words reminded Wen Yan. She immediately recalled the plot she had read, and her brow furrowed even more.

She truly didn’t know who exactly killed Yin Rong.

The original plot only stated that Yin Rong’s body was found by the river after he offended Xu Ruozhou, but it never specified who committed the act.

Xu Ruozhou gently comforted her. “Since the matter has already happened, stop thinking about it so much.“

“Go to sleep now. You’ve been busy all day. Maybe everything will be clear when you wake up.“

“Alright.” Wen Yan sighed. Since things had come to this, it was useless for her to worry alone here.

Wen Yan turned and went upstairs. Xu Ruozhou sat on the sofa, handling the remaining work.

As Wen Yan walked up the stairs, she subconsciously glanced down and saw the faint dark circles under the Omega’s eyes. “Wife, you should rest early too.“

“Don’t overwork yourself. No matter what happens, I’m here.“

“Mhm.“

Xu Ruozhou buried herself in her work. Only after the sound of a door closing came from the third floor did she slowly lift her head.

Seeing the dim light from the door crack extinguish, Xu Ruozhou stood up, quietly walked toward a brightly lit room in the distance.

Lin Xi was about to turn off the light when a knock suddenly sounded on the door. She frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure in her voice. “Who is it?“

“I’m going to sleep. It’s so late. Whatever it is, let’s talk about it tomorrow morning.“

“It’s me.” The clear, cold voice appeared outside the door. Lin Xi was startled. Realizing who it was, she quickly opened the door. “Madame, why are you here?“

Xu Ruozhou glanced at her flatly. “What, can’t I check on this busy person?“

“You’re joking.” Lin Xi pulled up a chair that could be sat on. “It is Lin Xi’s honor for you to visit.“

Xu Ruozhou took a seat. Before she could speak, the person in front of her suddenly glanced around.

Xu Ruozhou followed her gaze. The room was empty, with only a cup of cold tea.

A faint look of embarrassment crossed Lin Xi’s face at the right moment. “I apologize, Madame. It’s too late. I truly don’t have anything to offer you.“

Xu Ruozhou heard that she was trying to rush her out. She crossed her legs, a smile playing on her lips, and casually pointed to the cold tea. “This will do.“

“You know, I grew up in an orphanage. I come from humble beginnings, just like you, and I’m not that particular.“

The smile on Lin Xi’s lips gradually froze.

With the conversation reaching this point, she could only respectfully bring over the cold cup of tea. Xu Ruozhou picked up the lid, brought her nose close to the rim of the cup, and lightly sniffed the tea, her posture elegant. “Good tea, but unfortunately, it’s cold.“

Lin Xi took the cue to reply. “This is tea CEO Wen gave us, so it’s naturally good tea. Since it’s too late today, perhaps I can brew a fresh cup for you as morning tea tomorrow?“

Xu Ruozhou slowly lifted her eyes, smiled at her, and nodded slightly.

Lin Xi finally let out a sigh of relief. Just as she was about to usher this unexpected guest out, a sharp shattering sound suddenly cut through the air. Following it, a cup of cold tea splashed onto her face.

Xu Ruozhou held the body of the cup, her expression cold, her tone mocking. “Drinking tea?“

“I wouldn’t dare drink tea brewed by a murderer.”

The tea wet the black-haired maid’s hair. Her fringe stuck to her scarred forehead. The thick, long strands covered all the emotions in her inorganic black eyes.

Lin Xi’s voice was calm. “Madame, what are you saying? Lin Xi doesn’t understand.”

Xu Ruozhou curved her lips into a mocking smile. “Are you going to continue pretending?”

“That kind of acting can only fool Wen Yan, that kind-hearted idiot.”

Lin Xi’s eyelashes trembled slightly. Her fists on both sides involuntarily clenched. “How did you know?”

Xu Ruozhou’s expression did not change, but her voice grew colder. “You don’t need to know how I know. You just need to tell me your reason for killing Yin Rong and get out of the Wen family—”

“And stay as far away from Wen Yan as possible!”

After a long silence, a slight, contemptuous tsk sound suddenly came through the still air. Xu Ruozhou looked up and saw a mocking smile playing on the lips of the black-haired maid, who was usually so meek.

“Do you think I want to stay in the Wen family?” Lin Xi sneered. “I already have enough money to last a lifetime. I could leave this hellhole anytime. If it weren’t for…”

Lin Xi bit her lower lip.

Xu Ruozhou was expressionless. “I don’t care about your emotional journey. You only need to tell me why you killed Yin Rong. As for whether you want to leave the Wen family, it means nothing to me.”

“Lin Xi, why did you kill Yin Rong?”

The air fell into a dead silence. After a long pause, Xu Ruozhou’s eyes gradually turned cold. “Since you don’t want to tell me, then you can tell the police.”

With that, Xu Ruozhou turned to leave.

“Wait!”

Xu Ruozhou lowered her eyes. A pair of scarred hands grabbed her.

Looking up the back of those hands, one could see freshly scabbed knife wounds, as well as dense, uncountable scald marks. Xu Ruozhou sighed inwardly, patiently waiting, and asked her again.

“Lin Xi, why did you kill Yin Rong?”

“To leave.” A faint voice reached her ears. Xu Ruozhou almost thought she misheard, but Lin Xi’s serious expression told her that this was the real answer.

Xu Ruozhou’s tone was confused. “To leave?”

“Lin Xi, if you want to leave the Wen family, you can go anytime. Why did you have to kill Yin Rong?”

Lin Xi lowered her eyelashes.

Two days ago.

“No, I disagree.” Xu Ruozhou’s tone was firm. “Yin Rong is too dangerous. He’s capable of anything. And he may not even have clues. It might be a deliberate setup to deceive you.”

“I know that’s a possibility, but the clue is right in front of us. What if Yin Rong really knows something?”

Xu Ruozhou shook her head. “It’s still not worth it, Wen Yan. To me, you are far more important than the so-called truth.”

“As long as the two of us stick together, the mastermind behind the scenes will eventually reveal themselves. Why rush it?”

The two stood in opposition for a long time. Finally, Wen Yan compromised. “Fine.”

Xu Ruozhou heard her agree not to contact Yin Rong, and the weight in her heart slowly lifted. She said gently, “Good girl.”

Wen Yan sighed.

“If only there was a way to keep Yin Rong in jail forever and still get the clues out of him.”

After hearing Lin Xi’s account, a trace of surprise flashed in Xu Ruozhou’s eyes. “You were actually there at the time? I thought only Wen Yan and I were in the villa.”

Two days ago, the Wen family villa was a mess due to Yin Rong, with bloodstains and fragments everywhere.

Lin Xi’s voice was calm. “I am the housekeeper. How could I not be home at a time like that?”

“…You are quite dedicated.”

Xu Ruozhou looked at her, her tone hesitant. “So, you did this… for Wen Yan?”

The hands hanging by the black-haired maid’s sides clenched into fists again. Xu Ruozhou silently watched her struggling expression.

After a long time, accompanied by an almost imperceptible sigh, a heavy voice broke the quiet air.

“…Yes.”

Lin Xi removed a diary from under her pillow and handed it to Xu Ruozhou.

Xu Ruozhou took it. The writing in the diary was dense and cramped, in a juvenile hand. She curiously opened the first page, but upon seeing the first line, she was nearly speechless.

First day of work. I didn’t dry the floor where the Master stepped. The Master poured a pot of boiling hot water on my arm. It hurts so much. The Master must be punishing me so I can grow better. I must work harder to do better.

Ate the Master’s leftover food from the trash can. It smells so good. I haven’t had a full meal in a long time.

It hurts so much. The Master found out I stole food. My throat was forced to swallow a pot of hot water, and now I have no feeling in it. It truly hurts.

I’m so scared. Can anyone save me?

Xu Ruozhou closed the diary, tightly shutting her eyes, unable to continue reading. Lin Xi curved her lips into a cynical smile, seemingly mocking Xu Ruozhou, but more like mocking herself. “Why did you stop reading?”

“I heard the Madame grew up in an orphanage. You must have seen plenty of things like this, so why can’t you handle just a few pages?”

Ignoring her bitter remarks, Xu Ruozhou opened her eyes, her reddish-brown eyes fixed on the grotesque scar on Lin Xi’s forehead. “I remember Wen Yan arranged surgery for you. A professional doctor was supposed to deal with your scald injuries. You…”

Before she finished speaking, Lin Xi suddenly burst into laughter, holding her stomach. Xu Ruozhou looked at her with pity.

“Doctor. Yes, a doctor. She really found me a good doctor.”

“Do you know? That was the most authoritative expert in this field! After examining me, he immediately said he could cure my scald injuries.”

Lin Xi gesticulated wildly, her expression becoming increasingly frenzied. She reached out and grabbed Xu Ruozhou’s shoulder, shouting almost hysterically, “Why! Why?!”

“She even took it upon herself to open the door and save me! Does she think she can make up for all the crimes she committed against me by doing this?!”

Xu Ruozhou said nothing.

After a long time, Lin Xi slowly released her hands and took out a slip of paper, stuffing it into Xu Ruozhou’s hand. “This is what Yin Rong wrote for you. I never opened it.”

“You should leave. I’m leaving the Wen family tomorrow. Remember to tell Wen Yan that I don’t owe her anything anymore.”

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