"Jiang Lun, let me go. I can't die; I haven't avenged my sister yet! I haven't killed Xie Weihuan!

Let me go. I'll do anything you want."

The smell of gasoline filled my nostrils, making me cry again.

"Do you have a grudge against Xie Weihuan?"

Jiang Lun seemed interested, putting away his lighter and strolling over to me.

"She forced my sister to death to secure a spot for herself. I must take revenge on Xie Weihuan with my own hands!" I repeated firmly, trying to persuade Jiang Lun.

"Speaking of which, Xie Weihuan has wronged you too. If she had transferred the money to you earlier, none of this would have happened to your family."

Jiang Lun chuckled lightly, seemingly indifferent.

"Isn't that the truth? By that logic, you also have a grudge against me. If you had cooperated with me properly, I would have gotten that two million long ago."

I was choked up, not expecting him to turn the conversation around and involve me.

"But I don't want to seek revenge anymore. It's endless. And Xie Weihuan's power is not something you and I can touch."

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Jiang Lun spoke in a tone of resignation. "If you don't believe me, you can try. Maybe one day you'll suddenly be silenced, and we'll meet in the underworld."

It seemed Jiang Lun knew some secrets about Xie Weihuan. I had to ask now, or I might never get the chance.

"What do you mean? Isn't Xie Weihuan just an ordinary little thug? Even the opportunity to study abroad was seized by her. Who's backing her?"

"The Xie family from the south of the city," Jiang Lun blurted out.

How could that be? I had suspected as much before.

But the Xie family's power is so great, even the Gong family respects them. How could Xie Weihuan be backed by the Xie family without any news, and even Yanyan couldn't find out?

"Surprised, aren't you? I was too, to be involved with the Xie family.

But the Xie family is very secretive about their attitude towards her. I guess she might be an illegitimate daughter or someone who can't be publicly acknowledged.

And with the Xie family's tough methods, even Xie Weihuan doesn't dare to flaunt."

Hearing Jiang Lun speak so confidently, my thoughts froze. If that was true, how could I, an ordinary person, fight against the Xie family with my own strength?

"If you feel that you can't accept your fate and must seek justice, then go ahead and try. See whether it's your life that's tougher or the Xie family's grip."

Jiang Lun picked up the gasoline can and poured the remaining gasoline over himself.

I suddenly snapped back to reality, scrambling backwards to put distance between us and to avoid the gasoline splashing on me. But the only two windows were sealed shut, and the only exit was the door behind Jiang Lun.

I didn't want to die. As long as I lived, I would always find a way to avenge my sister.

"What else do you know? About Xie Weihuan."

I pressed Jiang Lun for answers, fearing that we would both suddenly become human torches.

"Is there any point in a dying person knowing these things? It's better not to ask and spare yourself one less trouble."