Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

Chapter 940: Chapter 940: The Pitiable Ones

But no one would sympathize with them; they are the ones everyone wishes they could eat alive and drink their blood.

There are still a few people saying they have things to confess, and immediately someone takes them out.

Yuanyuan listened around, and nine out of ten of their confessions were similar. That’s good enough. If someone can’t hold on, interrogate them again. After all, what awaits them is severe punishment, including collective responsibility.

Humans can make mistakes, but the nature of the mistake is very important. Petty theft can be forgiven, but betraying the country to the enemy, especially an irreconcilable enemy, is unacceptable. It is something intolerable.

"Sister-in-law, it’s going to be lively for a while now."

"Keep an eye on those you’re tasked to monitor. You can’t relax; these people need to be reshuffled."

Hu Zi nodded, "Seems like they’re a lot more honest now; they’re all scared."

"It’s not just fear that’s acceptable. The main issue is the nature of the person; such people have character issues.

Surely many will say it was because of hardships that they let traitors act, but that’s no excuse. As a human, there are things one should and shouldn’t do."

This is when Zeng Zhenqing also stepped out. Just now they discussed the next steps on whom to catch; anyway, such people must not be indulged.

"Xiao Su, want to come with me to see Sun Kaisheng?"

Yuanyuan had no objections, "Sure. Hehe, when he sees me, he’ll definitely see an enemy."

"I really don’t know how he is doing now. Actually, the problem like that is just a disciplinary matter."

"Just a fluke mentality, thinking they wouldn’t get found out, perhaps even advance further. You’ve seen his confession; his ambition is not small. Such a person is rotten to the core."

Zeng Zhenqing nodded. They had been together for years, and truth be told, there was still feeling there, the kind of bond forged in life and death situations, genuine and mutual respect. But a wrong turn, and it all disappears. Such a mistake is unforgivable.

"Xiao Chin, go grab the wine and roast chicken I prepared." Despite all the hate and curses everyone threw at him, Zeng Zhenqing felt sorry for him.

He used to be a spirited man too, a brave warrior who killed many enemies.

Sun Kaisheng came in and saw Zeng Zhenqing; he laughed, "Only you would dare come see me now. Everyone else lacks the guts to be associated with me."

"Sit down, your favorite roast chicken and some erguotou (strong liquor)."

"Ah, at least there’s you. I haven’t had roast chicken in so long. Used to love it, but when I had the power to enjoy, I thought roast chicken was something only poor people ate."

"What kind of thinking is that? It’s exactly because of this mindset that you ended up making such mistakes."

"Alright, alright, stop lecturing. Things are already like this. Want to have some?"

Zeng Zhenqing shook his head, "I’ve already eaten. You know, I don’t drink. Not fond of chicken, either."

"You, you’ll never enjoy a good life."

"That’s just how I am."

"Minister Su, want to join in a bit?"

Su Yuanyuan shook her head, not saying a word, just sitting to the side waiting.

Sun Kaisheng sat down, tore off a chicken leg, and drank straight from the bottle. He looked very bold. "Minister Su, you must think very little of me, right?"

Seeing that Su Yuanyuan still didn’t speak, Sun Kaisheng chuckled, "I know, in the future I’ll be condemned by thousands, cursed by millions.

In fact, I deeply regret it; my guts are churning with remorse. But there’s no medicine for regret. I wonder if anyone can invent a regret pill? It’s too late for me.

Minister Su, did you know? I used to also be a person who loathed evil, but it was jealousy and being blinded by power and money that led me to commit this unforgivable crime."

After speaking, he noticed Su Yuanyuan still showed no expression. Sun Kaisheng laughed heartily, "Minister Su, you’ll understand in the future. You’re still too young. Maybe you haven’t experienced the pleasures power brings you.

I am merely a cautionary tale for you. You must hold yourself steady."

"That’s not an excuse for your lack of a moral baseline."

"I know, which is why I’ve accepted it now. Nothing else matters. I’m trying my best to repay the wrongs I’ve committed."

Now, the only sounds in the room were Sun Kaisheng eating and drinking.

Zeng Zhenqing felt terribly uncomfortable inside. But this was the path he chose himself, and he had no right to substitute for the countless who tragically died at the hands of the Japanese.

Sun Kaisheng drank a whole bottle, leaving only two chicken legs of the roast.

Su Yuanyuan thought he would save them for himself, but unexpectedly he looked at Zeng Zhenqing, "Take these two legs to Shuying.

She must hate me to death now, right? Actually, if it weren’t for her taking a bullet for me, she could have had children. I wouldn’t be in this position now."

Zeng Zhenqing nodded, knowing Xu Shuying wouldn’t eat it. He had already thought of going to see her.

She really had nothing to do with this. Tomorrow when they hand over Sun Kaisheng and his group to the prosecutor, Xu Shuying will be released too. Yet, she will lose everything, and even the spit of others would drown her now.

She is the most innocent. She was shielded by a husband who died for her, providing for two families. She was once a respected revolutionary, but now she’ll be nothing.

If there really were mistakes, it wouldn’t be wrongful. Clearly not having done anything, and not knowing how things happened, yet she has to bear all these consequences.

"Thank you, Zhen Ting, this will be our last meeting. From now on, don’t come to see me. No matter what happens to me, don’t concern yourself anymore. Our bond ends now." Sun Kaisheng said, turning with a laugh and left.

Zeng Zhenqing sat there dazed for a good five or six minutes before sighing and getting up.

Su Yuanyuan was by his side the whole time, not rushing him; she couldn’t share the emotions but could understand.

"Xiao Su, I thought he would protect his two sons." Zeng Zhenqing said, forcing a bitter smile again.

"Leader, no matter what, I still genuinely dislike him from the heart."

"Xiao Su, I know it. Don’t worry, I won’t intervene. Actually, if it wasn’t for wanting a son, this situation wouldn’t have arisen."

Su Yuanyuan remained noncommittal. Now, whatever was said seemed like an excuse to her. She felt genuine dislike for him from the heart.

"Let’s go, come with me to see his wife."

Su Yuanyuan saw Xu Shuying again, noticing no change but much thinner. Very thin, as if the wind could blow her away.

She saw Zeng Zhenqing and froze for a moment. "You shouldn’t have come."

"We’ve shared life for half our lives, and now that something’s happened to him, I must come to see.

These chicken legs are from him; I brought you some pastries too."