Living in Purgatory

Jiang Zhiying tugged at her sister's sleeve.

then,

Jiang Zhiying seemed to be Body Immobilization Spell, all her anger instantly vanishing. She had actually realized long ago... that her younger sister didn't want to hold on any longer.

But the world is so cold.

How could you leave me here all alone?

She shook her head, her dignified demeanor like pear blossoms scattered after the rain. "No, little sister, please hold on a little longer... Don't leave your older sister alone, okay?"

Jiang Zhiying couldn't care less about Li Yao. She squatted down and took Jiang Zhiying's hand, looking at her as she tried to force a smile, but the bitterness in her heart was almost overflowing from her eyes.

Jiang Zhiying pulled her hand away, cupped her sister's face, and smiled calmly. She said, "I won't die. I'll live in another world, and I'll live a good life. You heard it all just now, the Group Owner even promised me. So... Sister, let's not cry, okay?"

Jiang Zhiying reached out to wipe away her sister's tears, but those tears...

It just won't come off cleanly; the more you apply, the more wet it gets, and it quickly ruins your makeup.

Li Yao pursed his lips. He had once seen a saying: In this world, who lives a life that isn't like a living hell...

In this purgatory,

Some people are making a ruckus and creating a huge uproar—because they are devils.

Some people are gloomy, unhappy, and miserable—because they are in purgatory.

Li Yao couldn't bear to see such a distressing scene and interjected, "There's no need to be so sad. Let me put it this way, you're not without a chance to meet again. If I don't intervene, Jiang Zhiying will only continue to live in pain, perhaps a few more years, or perhaps in the near future she'll receive the good news that leukemia has been conquered..."

certainly,

The most likely scenario is that they won't be able to hold on for another year or two.

Even if she manages to hold on, who will bear the pain and guilt she carries? Not to mention, given the current level of medical advancements, it's unknown when an effective treatment for leukemia will be developed.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhiying turned her face and questioned, "A chance to meet again? How long is that?"

Li Yao: "It might take one or two hundred years."

Jiang Zhiying smiled and said, "Will you let my little sister go and offer incense at my grave then?"

Li Yao smiled too.

That's a really sharp remark.

Why didn't I criticize Lin Xiaowei like that back then? What a pity.

Li Yao said, "... Consider it your good fortune. I'll let you live for another two hundred years and give you the chance to reunite."

The Jiang sisters. "???"

Are you serious? Li Yao laughed and said, "Of course I'm serious."

Although Longevity Potion require a mid-to-high level of magic to concoct, until then, one can only rely on Vitality Potion to maintain good health. If one can't wait, one can ask a close friend to exchange Points for some from the association and send them over... Although they are incredibly expensive, it doesn't matter!

"My best friend is rich!" Jiang Zhiying fell into deep thought after hearing this, Jiang Zhiying rubbed the hem of her clothes, clearly still not quite believing Li Yao's words.

Li Yao wasn't in a hurry and said, "Let's put Jiang Zhiying's matter aside for now and talk about yours. Jiang Zhiying, are you happy with your life?"

Jiang Zhiying immediately became flustered. "Why, why are you suddenly asking about me?"

Li Yao ignored her, walked up to her, and rolled up Jiang Zhiying's sleeve, revealing her arms covered in purplish-blue whip marks. Some of the marks had even bled and were now covered with scabs, looking extremely ugly in contrast to her fair and delicate skin! Jiang Zhiying's face immediately darkened. "He hit you again!"

Jiang Zhiying smiled uneasily and let her sleeves fall down, "It's nothing... it'll be fine in a few days."

Li Yao told Jiang Zhiying to be quiet for a moment and asked, "Does it hurt? Was it voluntary?"

Jiang Zhiying panicked. "My sister isn't that kind of person!"

Li Yao waved his hand. "It's nothing, having some quirks is normal. This is a diverse era, and we should be tolerant. The key is—are you willing to do it? Do you enjoy it and find pleasure in it?"

If so, then Jiang Zhiying is overthinking it.

Li Yao naturally wouldn't spoil someone else's little pleasures in life.

If not,

Then we can talk about it—does this count as domestic violence?

Then,

Li Yao saw Jiang Zhiying shake her head. "I... I, I didn't want to."

Recalling all the torment she had suffered, Jiang Zhiying closed her eyes in anguish.

She had already shed all the tears she needed to shed in this matter, and had even begun to resign herself to her fate.

after all,

She also has a younger sister who needs money, lots and lots of money.

Li Yao stood up and said, "That makes things easier. Please take me back to your home so we can resolve your matter."

Jiang Zhiying immediately tensed up. "He's not someone to mess with, you... you mustn't do anything rash."

Li Yao tilted his head and thought for a moment, "What makes him so difficult to mess with?"

Jiang Zhiying said, "Their family is very influential in the local area, really."

Li Yao laughed, "That's it?"

Jiang Zhiying: "Huh?"

Her dignified and mature demeanor suddenly appearing in this dazed state was unexpectedly adorable.

Li Yao smiled.

Boss Li has now become a man who has seen his share of great things—the Battle of Purple Mountain, the Chinese Extraordinary Artificer Association, his senior's company, Chen Xi's family—any one of these things could crush a local Gusu tycoon.

Even Li Yao himself could handle this matter.

So Li Yao reassured him, "Don't worry, it's nothing."

He turned and went to the living room, took the coat off the hanger, and draped it over Jiang Zhiying's shoulders.

Jiang Zhiying shuddered as if she had been electrocuted.

Zhaogao!

This, this is...

What a strange feeling!

Then she became dazed and confused, forgetting how she left the house and how she picked up the car. When she came to her senses, Li Yao suddenly shouted to remind her, "Watch out for the car!"

A car sped past her, startling Jiang Zhiying into a cold sweat! She quickly regained her composure and focused on driving.

soon,

She then returned to what she called "home".

This place is a villa area in the High-tech Zone. Her home is in Happiness Lane Villa Bay. The people who buy villas here are mostly wealthy people who have companies in the High-tech Zone. They are mostly engaged in industries related to the Internet or pharmaceuticals and health care.

Jiang Zhiying's husband also invested in an Internet application development company in the High-tech Zone, which mainly develops and applies Artificial Intelligence -related applications.

Jiang Zhiying told her all of this while they were in the car.

Jiang Zhiying parked the car in the garage, then asked Li Yao to sit in the living room while she busied herself making tea, preparing fruit platters and pastries.

Watching her graceful figure bustling about in the kitchen,

It is also a pleasing experience.

pity,

We entrusted our trust to the wrong person.

After finishing his work, Li Yao asked Jiang Zhiying to sit opposite him. Seeing her uneasy appearance, Li Yao laughed, "Why do you act like you're the guest here?"

Jiang Zhiying was stunned for a moment.

He then gave a wry smile.

That's true. She was never the owner of this place, and she never even belonged here.

She was more like an accessory needed for social occasions, like the bow tie on his suit when he attended a dinner party...

This is today's first update. I hope you enjoy it. There will be two more updates tonight; I'll try to finish them as soon as possible.