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Li Ming, the name we had forgotten in the corner of our minds, now felt like a heavy stone pressing down on my chest, making it hard to breathe.
Could it really be him?
Why would he do this?
Early the next morning, I received a call from an unfamiliar number.
“Hello, is this Mr. Chen?”
The voice on the other end was strange, yet the tone felt oddly familiar.
“Yes, this is he.”
I replied, a sense of foreboding creeping into my mind.
“This is Li Ming. Long time no see.”
My breath caught in my throat, and my hand holding the phone began to tremble involuntarily.
“Long time no see,” I managed to respond, forcing myself to sound calm.
“I heard you recently moved into a new place. I’d like to invite you and your wife out for dinner to celebrate.”
His tone was warm, like that of an old friend we hadn’t seen in years.
Yet I could sense the chill hidden beneath his words.
“Sure, when?”
I accepted his invitation because I needed to understand what he was really after.
“Tonight at seven o’clock, Downtown Western Restaurant. Don’t be late.”
He hung up the phone after speaking.
I set the phone down, my heart a whirlwind of emotions.
Tonight's dinner was destined to be anything but peaceful.
In the evening, my wife, Xiaoyu, and I arrived at the Downtown Western Restaurant.
The restaurant was lavishly decorated, with crystal chandeliers casting a soft glow and elegant music flowing through the air.
Everything felt at odds with the tension and unease brewing inside me.
Li Ming was already seated there, dressed in a sharp suit, his face adorned with a warm smile, as if he were truly an old friend.
"Long time no see, Mr. Chen, Sister-in-law."
He stood up to greet us, his tone friendly and natural.
"Long time no see," we replied.
As dinner commenced, Li Ming chatted animatedly, shifting from discussions about business five years ago to our current lives. The atmosphere seemed relaxed and enjoyable, yet an undercurrent of tension lurked beneath.
He occasionally probed me, subtly inquiring about my understanding of the events from five years ago and my recent experiences.
I tried to remain calm, responding to his inquiries without revealing my true feelings.
However, beneath the calm exterior, my mind was tumultuous.
I knew this dinner was akin to a banquet of treachery.
After a few rounds of drinks, Li Ming's expression suddenly changed.
He set down his glass, his gaze turning cold and piercing.
"Mr. Chen, let's speak plainly."
His tone was icy, laced with a hint of mockery.
"It was me five years ago."
My heart raced, a chill shooting from my toes to the top of my head.
"Why?"
I forced myself to ask, suppressing the fear rising within me.
"Because you destroyed everything I had!"
His voice suddenly rose, his eyes filled with hatred.
Xiao Yu stood beside me, her face pale with fright. I tightly grasped her hand, trying to offer some comfort.
"Five years ago, you abandoned me to escape your debts, leaving me to bear all the responsibility alone."
He continued, his tone tinged with sorrow.
"I lost everything—my home, my wife, my children..."
His voice trembled, tears glistening in his eyes.
"And yet you all live carefree, enjoying your happy lives."
"So I will take my revenge. I want you to experience the taste of losing everything!"
His gaze turned feral, like a wounded beast.
"Was this all your plan?"
I asked incredulously.
"That's right, it's me."
He admitted without hesitation.
"The Anonymous Letter, the Harassing Calls, and even your recent troubles—everything was arranged by me."
"Why choose me?"
I asked, filled with confusion.
"Because you are the root of the problem!"
He pointed at me, his tone laced with anger.
"Five years ago, if it weren't for your stupid plan, the company wouldn't have gone bankrupt, and I wouldn't have lost everything!"
I fell silent; his words pierced my heart like a sharp knife.
I indeed bore an undeniable responsibility for the decision that led to our downfall five years ago.
"Now, you must pay for what you've done!"
He suddenly stood up and pulled a dagger from his pocket.
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