Sweet Nostalgia of the 80s

Chapter 1606: Chapter 1606: The Last Dignity

”I...” Guan Qing faltered, as she knew all too well what she had done herself, ”So, you’ve come to get revenge on me, is that it?”

”Yes,” An Hao said decisively, ”How does it feel to be outmaneuvered? Guan Qing, you didn’t have to choose this path—a path that harms others as well as yourself!”

”An Hao, I always knew you were no good!” Guan Qing realized she had been completely manipulated from start to finish, a feeling of humiliation, shock, and even pain that words simply couldn’t describe.

All kinds of emotions entangled like a heavy boulder pressing down on Guan Qing’s chest, driving her crazy with the urge to scream, to lash out, to hit someone.

She was trying her best to control herself; she couldn’t act like that.

What was the difference between her behavior and that of a shrew?

She had to maintain her last shred of dignity!

”And who do you think you are?” An Hao pointed at her chest, ”Ask your own heart, what have you done? When you did those things to others, did you ever consider their feelings? Your conscience-twisting deeds—are you not aware of them? For the sake of a so-called man, do you think it was worth it?”

”I... you...” Guan Qing was left speechless by An Hao, her mouth agape but unable to utter a single word.

”The things I needed to take, I’ve taken; the things I needed to return to you, I’ve given back. Guan Qing, we’re even now,” An Hao said calmly and turned to walk away.

Guan Qing stood there, her blood boiling in her chest.

She wanted to speak, but found she couldn’t say a thing.

When she opened her mouth, a mouthful of blood spurted out. Then everything went dark, and she lost consciousness.

When she woke up again, she found herself lying in a military hospital bed.

Her father, with hair graying, was sitting by her side.

Guan Qing glanced at her father and turned her head away without a word.

”Qingqing, do you hate your father in your heart?” Major General Guan asked her seriously.

”Should I be grateful to you? Nanguofeng was the fruit of my years of hard work, and just like that, it’s ruined! Can you understand how painful and resentful my heart is? You could have helped but chose to stand by and watch! Dad. Tell me, how can I not hate you?”

”You know it was your hard work and you feel pain, but aren’t the vegetables in the company also someone else’s hard work? You’re not a child anymore; do you still need me to spell out these principles for you?” Major General Guan looked at his daughter, frustrated, ”This is a lesson for you. If you don’t learn to repent, what awaits you is an even bigger fall.”

Guan Qing bowed her head, tears streaming down without a word.

Major General Guan watched her for a long while before he slowly stood and said:

”Don’t forget, you are the daughter of a soldier. You grew up in the military compound! Whatever you do, you must first consider your identity! I don’t want others to say that old Guan has raised a scourge for the people.

There’s one more thing; lessen your involvement with that man named Wang Jiu.

If I find out you have any further contact with him, Guan Qing, you might as well not acknowledge me as your father anymore.” As Major General Guan finished, he strode towards the door.

Just as he was about to reach the door, Guan Qing suddenly let out a heart-wrenching cry.

”Dad, I was wrong! I... was wrong...” Major General Guan’s eyes reddened, and in a deep voice, he slowly said, ”To know your mistake and to correct it, that is the greatest virtue!”