That strange dream was exactly the same as the one in the novel where she was stabbed to death by a hooligan.
Except for the existence of Lin Yize.
In the novel, "Lin Xi" suffered the consequences of her own actions, and Lin Yize didn't seem to know about it.
But why did she see Lin Yize in her dream? Lin Yize had a smile on his face, but his gaze was so fierce that Lin Xi had never seen it before.
Thinking back to Lin Yize's gaze, fear crept into her heart again.
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Beside him, Zhang Cui saw Lin Xi turn her head and stare blankly out of the car window. Her eyes were wide open, and Zhang Cui's heart skipped a beat.
Thinking of his daughter's concerns before they set off, he subconsciously became nervous.
— — Lin Xi is too smart. She might really be able to remember the return route.
Zhang Cui rolled his eyes and said, "Xiao Xi, there's still a few hours to go. Aren't you tired of staring at us like this? Close your eyes and sleep for a while."
Hearing Zhang Cui's words, Lin Xi turned her head back and cooperatively closed her eyes.
Seeing this, Zhang Cui smiled with satisfaction.
What he didn't know was that Lin Xi didn't even need to remember the route. When she knew that they were going to bring her here, Lin Xi had already looked up the route online, including the places they would pass, places to eat, rest areas, and hotels.
In the end, Lin Xi really did fall asleep.
By the time they arrived at Zhang Village, Lin Xi woke up from a bumpy ride. It was already noon.
Zhang Cui pointed the way and asked the driver to drive to Zhang Qiang's house.
"We're here. Let's get out of the car," Zhang Cui said.
"Here?"
"Yes." Seeing Lin Xi's suspicious expression, Zhang Cui suddenly felt a little guilty. He laughed dryly and explained, "Actually, this isn't our old house. Our old house hasn't been lived in for too long. It's dirty and old, and no one can live here anymore."
"This is the home of one of our relatives. We'll stay here for the time being."
Lin Xi looked up at the small house in front of her. Because it had not been repaired for a long time, the whole house looked dilapidated. She felt that it would be demolished at any time. Half of the roof of the small house next to her had collapsed. Outside the house, there was a messy pile of junk and rubbish. Everything was there, and it was obvious that the house had been there for a long time.
This place isn't dirty or old?
Lin Xi silently complained in her heart, I think I know who Lin Anxin inherited her lousy acting skills from.
"Let's go."
"Oh." Lin Xi followed Zhang Cui into the courtyard.
As soon as he walked in, he was hit by a nauseating stench. It was completely different from the smell of farming and farming that he had encountered along the way.
At this time, a bare-chested man with messy hair and the smell of alcohol limped out of the room.
"Aunt Cui, you're here."
Seeing the man like this, Zhang Cui frowned, but he did not think too much about it. He pulled Lin Xi over to the man and said, "Qiang Zi, I haven't seen you in a few years, but you haven't changed at all."
As he spoke, Zhang Cui formally introduced Lin Xi. "This is my granddaughter, Lin Xi."
"Xiao Xi, this is your Uncle Qiang. Call him Uncle Qiang."
"…"
Lin Xi pursed her lips and did not greet him. She lowered her head and nodded expressionlessly.
"Aunt Cui, your granddaughter is a little shy," Zhang Qiang said.
Zhang Cui explained, "Maybe she's new here and hasn't gotten used to it yet."
Zhang Qiang pursed his lips. "Here, you have to be more generous to be likable."
Zhang Cui laughed dryly. "It'll be better in the future."
Zhang Qiang glanced at Lin Xi, who had lowered her head, and did not say anything else. He led Zhang Cui and Lin Xi into the house.
The smell inside was even worse than outside.
"Aunt Cui, drink some water." Zhang Qiang went to the side and brought two bowls of water to Zhang Cui and Lin Xi.
Looking at the yellowish-brown filth that had accumulated in the bowls, as well as the white wadding floating in the water, Zhang Cui tried to hold back, but he really could not bring himself to eat it.
She did not think there was anything wrong with living in the village in the past, but after living in the city for a few years, she could not stand it anymore.
"No, I'm not thirsty." Zhang Cui refused with a stiff smile. "Why don't you take a look at which room you arranged for us? We can put our luggage in there first."
Zhang Qiang nodded and led Zhang Cui and Lin Xi into a room next door. It was separated from the room outside by a tattered curtain.
"Let's just stay here. There are still things in the other rooms."
This room was also half filled with junk. There was a board covered in dust and cobwebs by the wall. It was probably a bed.
"This room is quite bright. It'll be fine after a little tidying up." Zhang Cui did not know if he was talking to Zhang Qiang or Lin Xi.
As long as I don't feel awkward, will others feel awkward?
Lin Xi did not say anything.
Zhang Qiang took the wine bottle and went out. Zhang Cui began to tidy up.
After a while, Zhang Cui could not stand the dirt anymore. While Lin Xi was outside, he asked Uncle Li to help bring in the blankets and sheets from the trunk of the car. He directly laid them on the bed.
Anyway, there was a layer of sheets between them, so there was no dust.
After tidying up, Zhang Cui pulled Lin Xi into the room and said, "Xiao Xi, take out the luggage that should be taken out. I'm going to visit my fellow villagers and a few relatives. You're probably tired, so you won't come with me."
— — Visiting relatives was a lie. In the novel, Zhang Cui went out and did not find Zhang Qiang. He gave money to the "introducer" and went straight back to City B.
However, Lin Xi did not care whether Zhang Cui went or not. She responded expressionlessly.
After Zhang Cui left, Lin Xi walked to the side of the bed and picked up her luggage from the ground.
The bag was still the same. It looked untouched. However, Lin Xi rummaged through it and did not find her cell phone.
She did not need to think to know that Zhang Cui had taken it.
Fortunately, Lin Xi had already expected this. Before leaving, she had brought along her old cell phone that she did not use before.
She looked at the time. It was still early. Zhang Qiang should not be back for a while. Lin Xi took out some water and two energy bars from her bag and ate them. Then, she made some preparations.
— —
At night, Zhang Cui did not come back as expected.
However, Zhang Qiang came back swaying. He was carrying a bottle of wine and a plastic bag containing the food from the banquet.
Zhang Qiang picked up a bowl that he had poured water for Lin Xi and Lin Xi. He poured the water on the ground and put the plastic bag in it.
He placed it in front of Lin Xi and said, "Eat."
Lin Xi did not move. Zhang Qiang did not care. He continued to drink his wine and looked Lin Xi up and down.
"You know how to wash clothes, cook, and do chores, right?" Zhang Qiang asked.
Lin Xi did not speak. Zhang Qiang continued, "Here, we don't have the pampered lifestyle that people in the city do. If you don't know how to do chores, learn. If you don't do chores, we can't accept you."
"After eating, go to my room and wash my clothes. Tomorrow, wake up early to cook. We don't eat much at home. Walk out the door. Along the way, pick whatever vegetables you see in front of people's doors and bring them back."
Hearing Zhang Qiang's instructions, Lin Xi buried her head and did not say a word. However, her hands in her pockets were tightly gripping the pepper spray and her cell phone.
Zhang Qiang stared at Lin Xi for a while and asked Lin Xi, "How old are you?"
"14," Lin Xi replied.
Zhang Qiang felt a burst of excitement when he heard the girl's voice. He rolled his eyes and said, "You're not young anymore. If this was a few years ago, you would be able to take care of a baby."
Seeing that Lin Xi still did not say a word, Zhang Qiang was a little dissatisfied. "You can't stand out like this."
"Come, drink some wine with Uncle." Zhang Qiang poured away the water in the other bowl and filled it with wine. He brought the wine bowl over to Lin Xi.
When he saw Lin Xi's face clearly, Zhang Qiang's eyes lit up. A greedy and wretched expression appeared on his face.
He did not expect that the distant granddaughter that Zhang Cui had sent over would be so beautiful. She would definitely be more comfortable than the women he found at the village entrance for ten yuan. Although she did not have much meat, she might have a different taste.
Zhang Qiang's mind was filled with perverted thoughts.
He licked his lips and sat down on the stool next to Lin Xi. "In the future, you can stay here peacefully and be obedient. I won't forget to feed you."
As Zhang Qiang spoke, he moved closer to Lin Xi and reached out a hand to Lin Xi.
Lin Xi stood up abruptly and took a few steps back to avoid Zhang Qiang.
"What are you doing?!"
Seeing that Lin Xi had avoided him, Zhang Qiang's face showed his displeasure. "What am I doing? What do you think I'm doing?! You actually dared to avoid me. I'll deal with you right now! "
As Zhang Qiang spoke, he smiled wretchedly at Lin Xi. "I'm a laughingstock for not being able to get a wife. I didn't expect that Aunt Cui would actually send one over. Today, I'll have a taste."
"You —! What nonsense are you talking about?! My grandma only let me stay here temporarily! I'm warning you, don't mess around! "
Zhang Qiang didn't know that Lin Xi was deliberately trying to get information out of him. He sneered. "Stay here temporarily? Bah! Aunt Zhang Cui sent you here to be raised as a daughter by me. You have to stay here forever! "
As he spoke, he began to curse. "Hmph, I'll consider it if she sent me a son. What's the use of a daughter? I might as well use her as a wife."
"Impossible! My grandma clearly said that she was only staying here temporarily. "
"Hmph, then you've been deceived by Zhang Cui. But it's all the same. Since she's given you to me, I'm free to do whatever I want with you!" As he spoke, Zhang Qiang revealed a vicious expression and threatened, "Once you're here, you can't run away. You better be obedient. In the future, if you serve me well every day, I'll give you food to eat. If you don't serve me well one day, I'll kill you!"
As he spoke, Zhang Qiang was about to pounce on Lin Xi.
"Don't, don't come over!"
"Save me!"
At this moment, Lin Xi's face was full of fear, but her heart was clear.
Her appearance made Zhang Qiang let down his guard. He thought to himself, 'What can a little girl with thin arms and legs do? I can do whatever I want.'
Just as Zhang Qiang had forced Lin Xi into a corner and was about to attack, Lin Xi suddenly took out the bottle of capsaicin spray from her pocket. She pressed down on the nozzle and sprayed Zhang Qiang's eyes.
"Ah — —!" Zhang Qiang covered his eyes and cried out in pain.
At this moment, Lin Xi also ran to the side to avoid Zhang Qiang's reach.
She stared at Zhang Qiang cautiously for a few seconds. While he was rolling on the ground in pain, Lin Xi took out the stun baton that had been modified from a power bank from her pocket. She pressed the switch and fiercely pressed the stun baton against the back of his neck.
As he screamed and screamed, Zhang Qiang's body began to convulse violently.
When Zhang Qiang's body stopped convulsing, Lin Xi used the stun baton to electrocute him a few more times.
Looking at the motionless Zhang Qiang on the ground, Lin Xi cursed, "Old pervert." She still wasn't satisfied and went up to him to give him two more kicks.
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