Chapter 11: Severing Ties

At this moment, Song Bai still had no idea that his hideout had been completely wiped out. So he didn’t think 500 yuan was a lot. Besides, even if he got the money, whether he’d live long enough to spend it was another matter. So without hesitation, he grabbed a piece of paper and quickly wrote a letter of severance and a promissory note, then tossed them into Song Jinxi’s hands.

Before he left, Song Jinxi warned him one last time:
“I advise you not to say anything you shouldn’t. If there’s even the slightest threat to me, I’ll act immediately. At that point, all I can say is—good luck.”

It was the first time Song Bai had ever run so fast. He flung open the door and said,
“Sorry, everyone. I’d like to ask you to bear witness. Just now, I told Jinxi that I’m indeed not her biological father. But I didn’t steal her either—we picked her up.

Now that things have come to this, I no longer feel right continuing as her father. We’ve decided to part ways peacefully. She won’t hold us accountable for raising her all these years, and in return, we’ll have nothing to do with each other from now on—no more ties whatsoever!”

Song Jinxi knew this was Song Bai’s way of guarding against her changing her mind later and trying to take revenge. By admitting everything now, he hoped to avoid any future entrapment. She knew that by agreeing to this, she’d lose the legal excuse to drug them later.

But she never planned to rely on just one method to deal with them. If she wanted to make someone’s life miserable, she had plenty of ways to do it.
The original soul hadn’t asked her to take revenge, so she figured a simple punishment would suffice—no need to overdo it.

After all, she was herself, not some vessel carrying someone else’s regrets. She intended to live freely and according to her own will.

As for dealing with that entire family—well, it was out of principle. She just couldn’t stand them.

Eventually, the police took Song Bai away to handle his household registration and related matters. After everyone dispersed, the nurse immediately rushed in to check on Song Jinxi.
“Are you okay? How could you dare stay alone with them? What if something happened to you? That was way too reckless!”

Song Jinxi answered calmly:
“I’m fine. With you thinking about me, they wouldn’t dare touch me. By the way, do you or your relatives need a job or a house? I want to sell the job and house that rightfully belonged to me but were taken by them.”

“It’s a good thing I’ve severed ties with my so-called dad. I feel pretty happy about it. You don’t need to worry about me. Not only am I not against going to the countryside—I’m actually quite eager. Don’t be fooled by my age—I truly want to support rural development and dedicate what little time I have to serving those in need in the countryside.”

The head of the Youth Program Office happened to be listening nearby and chimed in with praise:
“Well said! I’ve heard a bit about your situation. Despite everything you’ve suffered, you still have such a kind and noble heart. I’m the director of the Youth Program Office, and normally, people aren’t allowed to choose where they go. But for you, I’ll approve it. You’re proof that heroes truly do come from the youth. With young people like you, our country has a bright future.”

The nurse was speechless:
“…I was actually trying to dissuade you from going to the countryside, but now what am I supposed to do?”

After thinking it over, she said:
“If you really insist on going, then how about selling the house to my sister-in-law? Her family is big, and they’re running out of space. She’s been looking to buy a place. I even asked around for her. I know where your house is—that guy who brought you here the other day told me. I’ll discuss it with her and make sure you get a fair price.”

Song Jinxi replied:
“No problem. I can’t leave the hospital today, but if it’s okay with you, I can go do the paperwork tomorrow.”

Song Jinxi couldn’t leave yet today—she was still too weak to recover immediately, so she stayed in the hospital ward. Later, the 500 yuan was delivered by the police. That family must really hate her now.

The next morning, Song Jinxi received a reply from the nurse’s sister-in-law and immediately went to handle the property transfer.
She sold the job to Granny Cai’s family, who had been helping her all along. Honestly, anyone without strong backing probably wouldn’t dare take it.

Everything was wrapped up all at once.

With 1600 yuan in hand and all kinds of national ration coupons, she headed straight to the Youth Program Office to find the director and selected a location in the northeast:

Xiangyang Village, now renamed Red Star Brigade, in H County, H City, L Province.