My carefree life in space

Chapter 165 Settling the Lin Family's Karma

With Lin Shushu's identity as the owner of the herbal medicine shop now revealed, even more people are trying to see her. Jin Siyue knows she's impatient with these things, so she's been fending them off for her.

Lin Shushu was very grateful for this. However, this couldn't go on forever, so Lin Shushu decided to return to Star M19.

Before leaving, an unexpected person wanted to see her, and after a moment's thought, Lin Shushu agreed.

In the villa's living room, Lin Yu looked at Lin Shushu, who remained expressionless, and felt a mix of emotions. He was now fully aware of how outstanding his granddaughter was after what had happened recently. But he also understood that she and the Lin family could never be together.

He opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know what to say. An apology was no longer necessary, and seeking reconciliation was impossible.

Seeing Lin Yu hesitate, Lin Shushu grew impatient. She had agreed to see him, not to stare at him.

"If I remember correctly, you said you wanted to see me because you had something to tell me?" Lin Shushu broke the silence of the living room.

Hearing her question, Lin Yu, who was lost in his own thoughts, came back to his senses.

"I came to tell you that Ningya went there yesterday."

Lin Shushu was not surprised. It was already quite remarkable that Ning Ya could endure so many days, after all, the pain of being devoured by ten thousand insects was not something an ordinary person could bear.

"That's it? You don't need to make a special trip. I have a lot of confidence in my pills." Lin Shushu said casually, playing with the bracelet on her wrist.

"It's not just this matter. I also want to tell you that I have resigned from my position as the head of the Lin family, and your second uncle... I mean, they will not be the head of the Lin family in the future." Lin Yu noticed Lin Shushu's unfriendly gaze and immediately changed his words.

"So what? What does it have to do with me?" Lin Shushu retorted.

"I plan to take them to live on a desolate planet under the Lin family's name, and never return to the Imperial Star."

This was beyond Lin Shushu's expectations. "The Lin family would agree?"

Lin Yu knew who the Lin family members she was referring to were, and frankly said, "They have no objections, but..."

Is there a condition attached? Lin Shushu didn't mind hearing what he would say next.

"Shushu...may I call you that?"

Lin Shushu rolled her eyes. She had already called her name, so why was she asking her why?

Seeing that although she was displeased, she did not object completely, Lin Yu breathed a sigh of relief, but he did not dare to continue to call Lin Shushu that.

"I would like to ask you to be lenient and spare Zihao and Keke." Lin Yu's words were tinged with caution.

"As far as I know, you're not close to them, so why are you coming to me for help? Or is this Lin Chenghui's idea?" Lin Shushu's gaze towards Lin Yu was full of pressure.

“I can’t lie to you, there is indeed his intention in this. However, it is more of a request on my part.” Lin Yu took out a card and placed it on the coffee table. “There are 1000 million star coins in it, which is one of the few assets the Lin family has.”

Lin Shushu believed this. Under the pressure from Yijiu Company, the Lin family's business empire was shrinking rapidly and they could no longer sustain themselves. Moreover, since Lin Yu had resigned as the head of the family, the inheritance he could receive was certainly not much.

Seeing that Lin Shushu did not immediately object, Lin Yu spoke his mind.

“I know you hate the Lin family, and I won’t force you to forgive. But it was all my and Ning Ya’s fault. Ning Ya is gone, and as for me… the others don’t deserve to die. Please be lenient.”

"If I spare them, and they come back for revenge, what will you say then?"

Lin Shushu initially didn't want to let any member of the Lin family go, but later she realized that being too attached to hatred was not a good thing, nor was it conducive to cultivation.

Moreover, she had already taken her revenge and they had received their due punishment. It wouldn't be a bad thing to end the karmic ties with the Lin family here.

Hearing her words, Lin Yu smiled wryly, "Don't say they wouldn't dare; even if they wanted to, they wouldn't have the ability, would they?"

Lin Shushu remained noncommittal about his words. It would be best if they could face reality; if not, she was capable of teaching them how to be decent human beings.

She picked up the Kamosa from the coffee table, looking as if she was thinking carefully.

Lin Yu didn't dare to disturb her and patiently waited for her decision.

In the end, Lin Shushu put the card away, and two medicine bottles appeared in her hand. "Lin Keke's symptoms will recover easily; one antidote will be enough. As for Lin Zihao, I can't help him with his broken leg."

There is a way, but why would she help them?

Lin Yu looked pleasantly surprised. "It's alright. It's a great thing that I can wake up and not be a living dead."

Before leaving, Lin Yu asked the question that had been on his mind for a long time, "Is it possible that your father is not dead?"

"You're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask? You didn't care back then, so why are you asking now?" Lin Shushu's words were full of resentment.

Her resentment was not unfounded. Anyone who loses their son will investigate thoroughly and get to the bottom of the matter. Even if they don't seek justice for him, they at least won't let him die in an unclear manner.

But what Lin Yu did was that he didn't even ask the guard for more information, and in the end, he didn't even know where the guard went.

Her words made Lin Yu so ashamed that he wanted to disappear. He staggered out of the villa.

After everyone left, Lin Shushu sat on the sofa, lost in thought. The Lin family matter was over; she would have nothing more to do with them. However, the question Lin Yu asked before leaving still slightly affected her.

Mo Ze appeared beside her without her noticing and gently pulled her into his arms. "Shushu, don't be sad. We'll send more people to investigate. We'll find some clues eventually."

Lin Shushu leaned against his chest, feeling the warmth emanating from him. "I'm not sad, I just feel a little down."

She had a feeling that if she found Lin Cheng'an, or rather, found out the cause of his death, she would be able to find out what was going on with the seemingly nonexistent connection between herself and the original owner of this body.

When Lin Yu returned to the Lin family home, his children were all keeping vigil in the mourning hall, each of them heavy-hearted. Their mother was dead, but there was nothing they could do, nothing they could do about it.

Do they hate them? Of course they do, but they have no grounds to stand on.

Upon seeing Lin Yu appear, Lin Chenghui felt a sense of anticipation, but also feared that he would be disappointed.

Lin Yu handed him two medicine bottles, saying, "The instructions are on them, go quickly!"

Hearing this, Deng Yunfang felt a surge of joy. She knew where her father-in-law had gone today and what it was for. Seeing the two medicine bottles, she could no longer hide her excitement.

She hurriedly followed her husband and left the mourning hall. Let whoever wants to keep vigil keep it; if it weren't for Ning Ya, her children wouldn't have suffered such a terrible fate. If her hatred for Lin Shushu was five parts, then her hatred for Ning Ya was ten parts.

The couple gave the pills to their children and looked at them expectantly. They had already arranged for their children to stay in one room for easier care.

Soon, Lin Keke was the first to regain consciousness. As soon as she woke up, she met Deng Yunfang's surprised eyes.

"Mom!" The hoarse voice cried out, trembling with sobs. She was aware of what had happened these past few days. But it felt like she was trapped in a dark, airtight room. She could hear the sounds of the outside world, but no matter how much she called out, no one came to save her.

Deng Yunfang hugged her and wept bitterly, while Lin Chenghui, who was standing to the side, also silently shed tears.

Just then, a soft voice came from behind, "What's wrong with me?"

Lin Zihao also woke up.

The crying inside grew louder; perhaps it should be called weeping with joy.