Su Ling's Time Travel

The next day, Li Erni summoned Su Ling and Director Ma to the village office. She placed the account book on the table and said solemnly, "I've found this. Take a look."

Su Ling and Director Ma picked up the ledger with a puzzled look and began to read it. As they read on, their expressions grew increasingly serious.

"Is...is this all true?" Director Ma asked incredulously.

Li Erni nodded: "It should be true. This ledger is very detailed, and I've heard some of the things mentioned by the village elders."

Su Ling was silent for a moment, then said, "Erni, once this secret is revealed, the village will be thrown into chaos. Have you considered the consequences?"

Li Erni sighed: "Of course I've considered it. But if we don't expose it, these crimes will remain covered up, and the village's history will be distorted. We'll be letting down those who were hurt, and we'll be letting down future generations."

The three fell silent, each lost in thought. Li Erni recalled her own journey of exploring the truth behind her abilities, realizing that human nature is complex, and everyone has both a bright and a dark side. The revelation of this secret was undoubtedly a test of humanity.

She looked at Su Ling and Director Ma and said, "I think we can't choose to hide it because we're afraid of the consequences. We should bravely face this reality, admit our past mistakes, and then try to correct them. Only in this way can the village truly develop and the villagers truly unite."

After listening to Li Erni's words, both Su Ling and Director Ma fell into deep thought. They knew that Li Erni was right, but this decision was not easy to make.

Just then, a villager walked into the village office. Seeing the three men's grave expressions, he asked curiously, "What's wrong? What happened?"

Looking at the villager, Li Erni felt a complex mix of emotions. She knew that once this secret was revealed, it would affect the lives of every villager. But she also understood that only by facing reality could they find a true way out.

She took a deep breath and said, “Villagers, I have something to tell you. I have discovered a secret that has been hidden in the village for many years. This secret involves some villagers’ past crimes and historical issues of the village. I know that the revelation of this secret will have a great impact, but I believe that we have the right to know the truth and the responsibility to face up to and correct the mistakes of the past.”

The villagers were shocked by Li Erni's words. They gathered around her, asking for details.

Li Erni handed the account books to the villagers, letting them look at them themselves. The villagers flipped through the books, their faces displaying a variety of complex expressions: anger, surprise, shame… but also understanding and forgiveness.

"What should we do?" a villager asked.

Looking at the villagers, Li Erni's heart was filled with hope. She knew that although the revelation of this secret would bring temporary chaos and pain, only in this way could the village truly move beyond the past and embrace the future.

“We should be honest about the past,” she said firmly. “Admit our mistakes, correct them, and then work together to make the village a better place.”

The villagers fell into deep thought after listening to Li Erni's words. They knew this decision wouldn't be easy, but they also understood that only by facing reality could they find a true way out.

"Great!" a villager suddenly shouted. "We support your decision! Let's work together to make our village a better place!"

Other villagers echoed her sentiments, expressing their support for Li Erni's decision. They knew this decision would bring about significant changes, but they were willing to work hard for the village's future.

Looking at the villagers, Li Erni was filled with emotion. She knew she had made the right decision. She believed that with the villagers' joint efforts, Heijing Village would surely usher in a brighter future.

"Thank you everyone!" she said emotionally. "Let's all work together for the future of Kuroi Village!"

The night was as dark as ink, and Heijing Village was shrouded in tranquility. However, the lights in Li Erni's house remained on all night. She, Su Ling, and Director Ma sat around the table, nervously preparing for the upcoming village meeting. Draft papers and notes were scattered on the table, and a heavy atmosphere permeated the air.

"Erni, are you sure you want to do it this way?" Su Ling frowned, her eyes revealing worry. "A direct revelation might be more effective, but will the villagers understand if you hint at it so subtly?"

Li Erni sighed softly, her gaze resolute: "I know this is difficult, but I believe the villagers have the ability to reflect on themselves. Directly exposing the problems will only lead to more conflict and discontent. I want to let them discover the issues themselves by telling stories, which will be more conducive to the harmony and development of the village."

Director Ma nodded in agreement: "Erni is right. We all came from this village and know the villagers' personalities and thoughts. A more tactful approach might be more effective."