Chapter 2, The Boundary of Life and Death
To this day, he has not forgotten those lifeless and helpless eyes
He never believed in any legends of gods and ghosts, nor in the concepts of past and present lives
Amidst a deafening roar, the blinding light prevented him from opening his eyes, followed by a surge of excruciating pain, as his body was violently thrown back as if it had collided with a thick wall...
The Emperor felt both sympathy and guilt towards this, and thus showed great affection for Li Xingzhou, extending his love to all associated with him.
Did I not die? He felt somewhat puzzled. When he came to his senses, he was wholly seeking death, only wishing for liberation, yet in the end, he could not even die? Or is it that he has already arrived in hell
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Li Ye smiled sadly, and with that smile, a sharp pain pierced his shoulder: "You are also cold, why did you give the little bear to your uncle"
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He could only smile, and the more he smiled, the louder he became, this time his shoulders no longer hurt
She asked cheerfully, "Uncle, why are you here all alone? Are you cold?"
Why should one be a good person
The owner of this body, Li Xingzhou, is the grandson of the late Emperor's eldest son, Prince Xiao Li Su.
Many people said that he might be conferred as the crown prince to inherit the throne in the future, yet they did not anticipate his untimely death
Her father was a border police officer. Two months ago, while her father was taking her out on the street, he was ambushed and shot. Blood stained half of her body. The small child sat crouched beside her deceased father, her eyes hollow, as if in a daze, unable to cry for a long time.
His memory was fragmented; he tried hard to recall, but the headache was so intense that he nearly fainted, drenched in sweat, and quickly stopped.
Gradually, he came to understand that since life is meant to be lived, and to live it better, what difference does it make between good people and bad people? Why strive to be a good person when being good is so exhausting
This is probably the difference between a good person and him
Until the lonely little figure disappeared at the end of the road, Li Ye instantly lost all his strength
"Yes, uncle is very good, very happy, and the little bear is very warm. You are truly a good child, the best child in the world. Hurry home, don't make your mother worry," Li Xingzhou said with a smile. He wanted to drape his coat over the child, but it was covered in blood. Enduring the excruciating pain, he forced a smile, but this delay caused blood to flow profusely from his shoulder, and his vision began to blur.
Li Ye certainly knows her
Why is it that there are always ignorant people who do not understand what selfishness is? ... What is the significance of being a good person ...
In my mind, there are only a few scattered thoughts, like the stars in the night sky
The little girl was somewhat skeptical, and her disbelief was clearly written on her face: "But it is obviously very cold..."
Uncle, hold the teddy bear; holding the teddy bear will keep you warm
The origin of the shoulder injury is straightforward; with a slight recollection, Li Xingzhou is aware of the ins and outs.
Li Ye shook his head
Because good people enable others to be good as well
The scene before him was not hell; the antique carved bed, the ancient tables and chairs adorned with intricate designs, and the candlesticks created a dreamlike atmosphere. The sharp pain in his shoulder also reminded him that this did not seem to be a dream
The surroundings were dimly lit, with the shadows of the trees swaying gently. He was dressed in a dark suit, and the little girl could not see any blood. She carried a backpack and held a plush teddy bear that was about the same size as herself
Suddenly, a small figure appeared in front of him
However, the secret passage is not far away; after crossing the road and passing through the woods behind, along with a small community flowerbed, it is just a half-mile walk. He will be able to escape to safety, as this area is near the border, and the police will no longer be able to do anything about him
Excessive blood loss left him cold, weak, and with pale lips
However, he insists that he is right; since a person's life is merely for living, what difference does it make whether one is a good person or a bad person
King Xiao died in the internal strife while protecting the Emperor
Upon reconsideration, perhaps his sins are too grave, and dying to atone cannot cleanse his transgressions. Thus, the punishment bestowed upon him by heaven is to have him save this equally flawed individual, Li Xingzhou
Having been reborn, yet becoming a villain... and even more so than before
It is amusing to shake one's head; how could such a mysterious thing occur? However, regardless of the reason, he did not panic
He has crossed over! Moreover, he has crossed over into the body of a similarly unscrupulous individual
Once a person no longer wishes to be a good person, they can commit any act, and the scale of their actions will grow larger. They will gradually become stained with blood, and the amount will increase.
"Uncle, why are you so happy?" the little girl asked in confusion. For children, a smile signifies happiness, but as one grows up, a smile becomes more complex.
Li Ye opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but he was unable to utter a word for a long time
Human life is built upon cognition, thus one will always find reasons to explain the current situation and then adapt to survive
Prince Xiao is the most capable and trusted son among the Emperor's children
Leaning against the cold railing by the roadside, Li Ye gasped for breath, his lungs burning with pain. The left side of his body had long since gone numb and lost all sensation, and blood was soaking through the sleeve of his left arm, continuing to flow out.
Afterward, he grew increasingly prominent, intelligent, talented, ruthless, understanding of human nature, and daring enough to play the villain. This allowed him to surpass his predecessors, soar to great heights, command authority far and wide, reach a lofty position, enjoy boundless glory, and harbor ever-growing ambitions
After a long time, the sounds of engines and sirens grew closer from a distance
Is this a punishment from heaven for him
He suddenly no longer wanted to escape ... There was too much blood, and he was too tired
The bullet wound is located on the left shoulder, and the bone is certainly shattered. In the cold of the night, he shivers uncontrollably from the chill
But when all the bizarre events occurred to him, he had to reassess. He did not panic, after all, he had once struggled infinitely on the brink of life and death
If he had a daughter, she would certainly not be as lovely as that child, nor would she be a little angel; she would only be another version of his former self
Listening to the distant roar of engines, holding a small bear in hand, struggling to stand up, suddenly rushing to the center of the road
Gradually, Li Xingzhou felt a piercing pain in his shoulder, and his consciousness, like water seeping into a sponge, quickly began to return, as the surroundings gradually became brighter
I am simply too exhausted, both physically and mentally. My legs feel as heavy as a thousand pounds, and each step feels as if the heavens are shaking and the earth is trembling. No matter how I struggle, I cannot stand up.
Consciousness began to fade, and a bright light appeared before him, gradually becoming blurred. Li Ye realized that he was dying.
However, the scattered memories prevent him from smiling, for Li Xingzhou has committed too many misdeeds
Recalling these events made him feel overwhelmed, his head spinning with dizziness. He thought he should have died long ago, yet the strange twists of fate had inexplicably brought him back to life
Throughout his journey, he has engaged in intrigue and maneuvering, living in constant trepidation, lingering on the brink of life and death. The more he witnesses, the more he doubts... whether he is truly in the right.
She furrowed her lovely brows and stamped her foot, feeling very cold. Then, as if making a painfully difficult decision, she handed him the plush teddy bear she was holding in her arms
Grandfather and father are at odds, and they earnestly advise Li Ye to be a good person, but he does not listen
After decades of life and death, this little shock is not enough to throw him off balance; at least he has the opportunity to start anew, does he not
Li Ye was taken aback, for he recognized her
Relying on this favoritism, Li Xingzhou has been arrogant and overbearing since childhood, dominating the capital. Engaging in illicit activities, indulging in pleasures, bullying men and oppressing women, and causing harm to respectable families are merely child's play.
It seems to be the case, but it is also good; between the boundaries of life and death, he has come to understand that this life has not been lived in vain
The little girl also smiled and nodded, saying, "Then, uncle, you should go home early too"
At that moment, fragmented memories began to surge in; although incomplete, they were of utmost importance, flickering and jumping in his mind like a revolving lantern. Within a few seconds, he grasped the current state of affairs
Until today, seeing that small figure and her tender words, he seemed to understand why there are always people who continue to be foolishly kind one after another
He is experiencing discomfort in his chest, feeling suffocated, which makes it difficult for him to breathe
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Whether it is the past Li Ye or the present Li Xingzhou, if given the chance to be reborn, he only wishes to be a good person
The girl said earnestly: "Because Dad said that caring for others is important, and caring for other people's children makes one a good child"
Li Ye's father is a member of the underworld; he was a delinquent from birth. He possesses a high level of talent, learns quickly, is intelligent, and has studied psychology
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However, what perplexed him was the border police who had always opposed him. Since everyone comes into this world merely to live, why would they risk their lives to be good people? Is there a rule that everyone in the world must be a good person? Stubborn and utterly foolish!