20. Yun Ling's terminal illness
A gleam of light flashed in the cloudy eyes of Raiden Ryouma: "You are... Xiao Ling?!"
"Well, Uncle Ryouma, long time no see."
Yun Ling greeted Raiden Ryouma politely.
"Now that you're here, I think Mei won't be bullied for a while."
Raiden Ryoma sighed deeply, and his worries about Mei were slightly relieved.
Yun Ling nodded: "I will protect Mei before you go out."
Raiden Ryuma's eyes froze for a moment because he heard the hidden meaning in the words.
"Before I go out...what do you mean?"
Yun Ling was silent for a moment, then began to explain, "Something strange has happened to my body. While it has brought me certain benefits, it has also brought me to the brink of mental collapse."
"This is a strange kind of mental pollution. There's currently no cure. In two years at most, my mind will completely collapse. In the best-case scenario, I'll become a lunatic."
"So... I have to send you away during this time. I have prepared all the formalities. 70% of my property will be left to Mei, and she can take over everything when she comes of age."
"If uncle helps take care of her, Mei should be able to grow up safely."
Yun Ling seemed very calm when he said these words, as if he had already become indifferent to his own life and death.
But his fists were slightly clenched, and it was obvious that Yun Ling was still unwilling to give in.
Come to think of it, he had achieved so much at the age of sixteen; how could he be so willing to die?
He hasn't married Mei yet...
Raiden Ryouma opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but the words were stuck in his throat, and no sound came out.
"I have already taken out the 'Conquest Gem' from Mei's body, and the problem with the stigmata has been resolved. From now on, Mei will be an ordinary person."
"I don't want her to be involved in the disaster of Honkai Impact. This is all I can give her."
Raiden Ryouma's eyes widened in disbelief: "This... is it really you who did this?"
Even the two doctors of Anti-Entropy had difficulty solving the problem, but Yun Ling was able to solve it...
His talent is truly terrifying!
Yun Ling just nodded slightly.
Raiden Ryouma leaned against the wall with relief. Three years ago, the power of the stigmata in Mei's body was unbalanced, and she almost died because of it.
It was he who secretly implanted the "Conquest Gem" into her body, neutralizing the power and allowing Mei to survive.
He also knew that this was just a risk transfer, but he had no choice.
And because of this, he was caught by Cocolia and sent to prison on trumped-up charges.
He really didn't expect Yun Ling to be so outstanding that he could solve both problems perfectly.
"Xiao Ling, does Mei know about these things?"
Raiden Ryouma felt a little uneasy when he heard Yun Ling's words, which seemed like his last words.
"Of course, we can't let her know, Uncle. I hope you can keep this matter to yourself." Yun Ling shook his head.
"It's impossible, Xiao Ling, this is too unfair to you... and you are engaged..."
Raiden Ryouma rejected Yun Ling's proposal without hesitation.
"Isn't the engagement just a verbal deal? Mei doesn't know about this anyway. Please, uncle, I don't want Mei to see me going crazy." Yun Ling said to Raiden Ryouma in an almost pleading tone.
"…" Raiden Ryouma fell silent, a hint of anger appearing on his face.
This world is so unfair.
He had long regarded Yun Ling as his own child.
Before, it was Mei's physical problem, and now that it has finally been resolved, Yun Ling's mental problem has arisen again.
It was as if it were a curse cast just to prevent the two of them from being together.
"I've already reached a deal with the people from Schicksal. Otto will find a way to redress your wrongdoing. I'm sure you'll be able to get out of here soon."
"What about you?" Raiden Ryouma looked at Yun Ling.
He felt distressed because of the maturity of this child, who was only in his teens.
"In exchange, I will help Otto complete an experiment, so you don't have to worry too much."
After chatting with Raiden Ryouma for a few more words, Yun Ling left.
Mei recovered quickly after the operation and was able to live a normal life soon.
"You're the one who cooks for me, yet you still want me to cook for you..."
Yun Ling couldn't help but complain, but his face was filled with joy that was hard to conceal.
"Hehe, I'm still a 'patient'!" Raiden Mei stuck out her tongue.
Yun Ling tapped Mei's forehead lightly: "It's impossible for a 'patient' to practice swordsmanship for two hours every day without even taking a breath."
The two of them enjoyed a moment of warmth.
But the more this happened, the more Yun Ling was reluctant to leave.
He calculated the time carefully. In two months, it would be Mei's seventeenth birthday. By that time, Raiden Ryouma would be able to come out, which would be a perfect surprise for Mei.
Finally, on April 13, Raiden Ryouma saw the light of day again, but there was no joy on his face.
Since he came out, it meant that Yun Ling should go and fulfill his promise to Otto.
Nearly half a year of imprisonment made him look a little decadent, and Yun Ling had already arranged for someone to welcome him.
Yun Ling himself has already boarded the plane to Schicksal headquarters.
At home, Mei was humming a little tune while cooking, completely unaware of what was happening.
At this moment, she was looking forward to what birthday gift Yun Ling would prepare for her.
Suddenly, the doorbell rang.
"Huh? Stupid Yun Ling actually forgot to bring his keys?" Mei murmured.
She opened the door, but the person in front of her made her freeze on the spot.
"Mei...long time no see."
Raiden Ryouma smiled.
"Dad...Dad!"
Mei hugged the man in front of her tightly, tears streaming down her face.
Not long after, Mei seemed to remember something and immediately let go of Raiden Ryouma and wiped her tears with a tissue.
"Yun Ling must be secretly watching me laugh in the dark."
However, she looked around and did not see Yun Ling.
"Mei, Xiao Ling's company has a big shortage, and he has temporarily returned to Shenzhou."
Raiden Ryouma looked at his daughter and made up a lie with a slightly distressed tone.
"Ah... okay." Mei's face fell.
But she still nodded sensibly.
After all, Yun Ling still has such a big company to manage, but... he should be back soon, right?
Mei is looking forward to it.
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