It was at this moment that no one knew how to bring up the matter.
Bai Heng's hands were trembling: "Yan..."
Sui Yu hesitated for a moment, then took two steps forward: "Mr. Bai..."
Bai Heng turned and looked at him coldly: "Are you Yan's brother? You people, is this how you treated her?"
Sui Yu felt even worse than Bai Heng, he seemed to want to say something, but ultimately said nothing.
Qi Linhan was physically and mentally exhausted, he pressed his brow and stepped forward, his voice hoarse: "Yan committed suicide, she must have been waiting for this day for a long time."
Bai Heng said bitterly: "Yes, if only I had noticed her abnormality earlier."
Qi Linhan took a deep breath: "You stay here with her for a while, I'll go deal with those who need to be dealt with."
Bai Heng followed Qi Linhan's gaze toward Lu Yunling, his eyes unwittingly exuding a murderous aura: "It's her?"
Lu Yunling was originally sprawled on the ground, but when Bai Heng glanced at her, she unconsciously moved back a few steps. Her voice trembled: "You...you can't kill me."
Bai Heng glanced at the military doctor, who had been crying since the beginning, and saw him silently stand up and walk towards Lu Yunling.
His usual gentle and jade-like demeanor now carried a sinister look. He grabbed Lu Yunling's chin and lifted her face, saying: "Of course we won't kill you, that would be...too merciful, wouldn't it..."
His voice grew deeper as he spoke.
For the first time, Lu Yunling felt a sense of regret, and she instantly dared not even cry: "You...I..."
The military doctor took out a small, exquisite paper packet from his pocket and poured all the white powder inside into Lu Yunling's mouth, expressionless: "Since you were jealous of her, now you can taste what it's like when she casually concocts a medicine that can make you wish you were dead."
Lu Yunling struggled in terror: "No! Save me! Help!"
She tried to crawl towards the entrance of the hall, but Qi Linhan, who now knew the whole truth, stood beside her and suddenly stepped down hard on Lu Yunling's ankle.
There was no extra expression on Qi Linhan's face either, he pressed down with his foot, slowly grinding with his toes: "Where do you think you're going? You bribed the driver to hit Yan, and I haven't settled that score with you yet."
Excruciating pain shot through her ankle, Lu Yunling tried in terror to push Qi Linhan away, but all her resistance was in vain.
She cried miserably: "No...no...I was wrong, I was wrong! You can't treat me like this!"
Bai Heng turned his gaze away from Lu Yunling, his tone carrying a hint of viciousness: "Gag her mouth, don't let her disturb our Yan anymore."
Sui Yu didn't want his sister to pass away without being able to rest in peace either, so he directly stuffed a rag into Lu Yunling's mouth.
His expression was cold, but his actions were extremely vicious.
Qi Linhan struggled to say: "Bai Heng, I'll deal with things here, Yan must have left something for you, go to where she lived and look for it."
The military doctor kept his head lowered, his expression unreadable: "Turn the heating up, she was afraid of the cold."
Bai Heng lowered his head and looked at Yan for the last few times, then followed the military doctor out of the hall.
Qi Linhan only asked Sui Yu and the others to watch over Yan here, then dragged Lu Yunling away himself.
The place where Yan used to live was very clean, she had tidied it up before leaving. So clean that as soon as Bai Heng and the military doctor entered, they were certain the black box was what Yan had left for them.
Bai Heng walked over and carefully opened the box. Inside, the first thing that caught his eye was an exquisite little notebook.
And next to the notebook was a letter.
The military doctor picked up the letter, carefully opening the envelope.
The contents of the letter were written by Yan, word by word, in the same neat handwriting as before.
"Brother, by the time you see this letter, I must have died. Don't be sad, I was just too tired of living, I couldn't help but think of those desperate things."
"They say that one's hardships and happiness are equal, I've suffered so many hardships in this life, so I should be a little happier in the next life. Thinking of it that way, you should be happy for me instead."
"..."
"..."
"..."
"Lastly, brother, I've arranged for someone to take care of grandfather and grandmother, they won't know about all this. Also, the notebook in the box contains many medicinal formulas, I've discussed it with the research institute and the state, if you give them this notebook, they will protect you all."
"Brother, goodbye."
It seemed like she was describing these things in a very calm, even amusing tone, but as Bai Heng read it, tears streamed uncontrollably from his eyes.
Just as he was about to take these things and return to the hall, the military doctor suddenly grabbed him: "Bai Heng, look at this."
The military doctor pointed at a photograph in the box, saying in disbelief.
Bai Heng followed his gaze and saw that it was a photo of Yan with Ti Zi. It must have been an old photo, the frame was yellowing, and Yan looked rather low in spirits.
Bai Heng was a little puzzled but then suddenly noticed the bracelet Yan was wearing on her wrist in the photo.
...Dividing line...
Sui Yu and the others were forced to accept all the realities, while Sui Jinhong was probably still in denial, constantly sending them messages and calling.
But now no one had the energy to pay attention to him, only Ye Anning advised them not to tell the two elders about these matters.
The few of them were once the closest of friends, but now they were silent with each other.
Not long after, Bai Heng suddenly rushed into the hall and grabbed Sui Yu's collar, pulling him out.
Sui Yu did not dare resist: "Mr. Bai, what's the matter?"
Bai Heng held Sui Yu's collar, his eyes red, and asked through gritted teeth: "Did Yan have a Buddhist bracelet? With one of the beads engraved with the word 'Willow'?"
Sui Yu was dazed: "How did you know?"
They had all been wondering whether to tell Bai's family about this, and if so, how to say it. But they never expected Bai Heng to find out so quickly.
Bai Heng panted heavily: "Is it or not?"
Sui Yu fell silent for a moment: "Yes."
Bai Heng staggered back two steps as if he had lost his strength. He cried and laughed: "Why? Why didn't I realize it sooner!"
If he had realized it earlier, he would have forcefully insisted that Yan interacted more with his family members. With so many people loving her, she definitely wouldn't be as helpless and anguished as she is now...
The military doctor hadn't expected that Yan would have a blood relationship with Bai Heng.
If the other members of the Bai family knew about this, they would definitely be devastated too... The person they had been longing to find for so many years had actually been by their side all along.
