frightfiction Chapter 374 Lü Zhi's Awakening 4
Chapter 374 Lü Zhi's Awakening 4
Chapter 374 Lü Zhi Awakens 4
Stepping out of the room, Lü Zhi was filled with questions. She truly couldn't understand what had happened today to make her usually resolute father suddenly soften his stance on her marriage. However, judging from the current situation, Liu Ji was unlikely to wake up anytime soon. Thinking of this, Lü Zhi secretly breathed a sigh of relief. This gave her some breathing room to calmly consider and plan her future. Should she honor the marriage agreement and marry Liu Ji, facing an uncertain future, or should she decisively choose to annul the engagement and find another suitable partner? This difficult choice left Lü Zhi hesitant for a moment.
Furthermore, the fact that Liu Ji possessed a dragon-like aura was something Lü Zhi had never anticipated before. She suddenly realized why her father had insisted on marrying her to Liu Ji – it was for this very reason!
However, the situation was becoming increasingly complicated. Liu Ji remained unconscious, so should she still fulfill the marriage agreement? What puzzled Lü Zhi even more was why her father had suddenly relented today. Was there something seriously wrong with Liu Ji's health? Or was there some other reason? With these questions swirling in her mind, Lü Zhi drifted off to sleep.
Time flies, and the few days passed in the blink of an eye. During these days, Chunhua and Qiuzhu noticed that their young mistress, Lü Zhi, was spending increasingly longer periods lost in thought. One day, looking at Lü Zhi with her brows furrowed and deep in thought, Chunhua cautiously suggested, "Miss, it's not good for you to stay cooped up at home all day! It's springtime now, the flowers are in full bloom, and the outside world is vibrant and beautiful—a perfect time to go out and enjoy yourself. Why don't you go for a walk and clear your mind?"
Qiu Zhu, standing nearby, quickly chimed in with a smile, "That's right, Miss. Going out for a stroll allows you to enjoy the beautiful scenery and relax your nerves. Why not?"
After listening, Lü Zhi pondered for a moment and felt that Chunhua and Qiuzhu were absolutely right. So, she made up her mind to leave home and go out into the world for some fresh air.
The market in Pei County was bustling with activity, a vibrant mix of people calling out their wares and laughter. Lü Zhi, accompanied by Chunhua and Qiuzhu, strolled through the streets. The lively scene seemed to dispel some of the gloom in her heart. She saw an old man selling calligraphy and paintings; each landscape scroll was so lifelike that it drew crowds to stop and admire them. Lü Zhi approached and carefully examined the works, temporarily forgetting her troubles.
"Miss, look over there," Chunhua suddenly said, pointing to a spot not far away. Lü Zhi looked in the direction she was pointing and saw a group of people gathered together, seemingly watching something exciting. Curious, she walked over and saw a troupe of acrobats performing. A young boy was doing somersaults in the air, his movements light and agile, drawing cheers from the crowd. Lü Zhi was also captivated by the wonderful performance, and a long-lost smile appeared on her face.
However, just as she was engrossed in watching, a commotion suddenly arose from the previously orderly crowd. Like a swarm of startled ants, the crowd began to stir restlessly. The once bustling street instantly erupted into chaos, and people's faces showed surprise and curiosity as they all looked towards the source of the commotion.
In the midst of the chaos, a slender, cunning thief, like a nimble eel, stealthily reached for the purse at an old woman's waist. His movements were incredibly skillful; his fingers, as nimble as a snake, deftly hooked the purse away from her waist. The old woman seemed to sense something amiss, looked down, and discovered her purse was gone. Her face paled instantly, and she screamed, "Thief! Thief!" Her voice was sharp and urgent, as if trying to express all her anxiety and anger.
Hearing the old woman's cry, the surrounding people reacted instantly. Those who had been observing transformed into champions of justice, surrounding the thief. Everyone was eager to help, their eyes filled with anger at the thief and a commitment to justice. However, the thief reacted swiftly. Like a nimble hare, he smashed through the crowd trying to stop him, running desperately towards the end of the street. His steps were hurried and frantic, each step driven by a desperate desire to escape.
Lü Zhi stood by, watching helplessly as the thief ran further and further away. She watched him disappear around the street corner, sighed, and then turned to the woman whose money had been stolen. The old woman, knocked down by the thief, sat on the ground, her face filled with fear and helplessness. Lü Zhi reached out and gently helped the woman up, her movements soft and gentle, as if soothing a frightened bird.
After being helped up by Lü Zhi, the woman looked at the kind-faced woman before her with eyes full of gratitude. She held Lü Zhi's hand tightly and thanked her repeatedly, "Miss, thank you so much. If you hadn't helped me up, I don't know how long I would have been lying on the ground." Her voice trembled, with a slight sob, from the lingering fear of the ordeal.
Looking at the woman's gray hair, Lü Zhi felt a pang of pity. She seemed to see her own elderly mother in her eyes; how helpless her mother would be if she were to suffer such a fate. Without hesitation, she took out some silver she carried with her and gently placed it in the old woman's hand. The silver shimmered softly in the sunlight, like a warm glimmer of hope.
The old woman looked at the silver in her hand, her eyes filled with surprise and gratitude. Her lips trembled slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but she was speechless for a moment. After a long while, she finally came to her senses and thanked Lü Zhi profusely: "Young lady, you are such a kind person! I can't accept this silver; you have saved this old woman's life."
Lü Zhi smiled and shook her head, saying softly, "Auntie, please accept this. It's just a small token of my appreciation. Everyone encounters difficulties when they're away from home." Seeing Lü Zhi's insistence, the old woman had no choice but to accept the money, her eyes filled with tears of gratitude. She held Lü Zhi's hand tightly, unwilling to let go for a long time, as if she wanted to remember this gratitude forever.
After this little incident, Lü Zhi's feelings became even more complicated. She realized that even if she left home, the troubles in her life wouldn't disappear. Back home, she was still troubled by that difficult choice.