In the summer of 1993, in a women's prison in Henan Province, a young death row inmate named Ren Xue stood out. She is different, and despite being in a cage, she still maintains the sweetness of a girl and the vitality of youth. However, it is regrettable that such a life full of potential was sentenced to death for a single crime.
In 1971, in a small village in Xin'an County, a baby girl fell to the ground, and she was Ren Xue. Ren Xue is the youngest in the family and has two older brothers. Due to the poverty of her family and the fact that Ren Xue is a girl, after graduating from primary school, her parents can no longer afford her tuition fees. So, Ren Xue dropped out of school and stayed at home to help her parents with farm work.
At that time, poor rural families often thought that girls would marry sooner or later, and there was no need to spend too much on education. Ren Xue's parents are no exception, they have poured their limited money and energy into their two sons. However, Ren Xue did not complain about her parents because of this.
She understands that there are not a few girls in the village who share a similar fate to her. Their lives seem to have been predestined for a long time, just like the perennial field at the entrance of the village, only the endless labor and expectation. Although Ren Xue was a little disappointed in her heart, she still endured all this silently and shouldered the burden of the family with her immature shoulders.
Ren Xue did not receive much love from her parents when she was a child, and her growth path seemed to be more bumpy than that of her peers. However, the hardships of life did not break her, but made her stronger. With the passage of time, Ren Xue is slim and sweet, as if it is a gift from God.
In that small village, Ren Xue's beauty was particularly dazzling, and there were few girls as beautiful as her in the entire village. Whenever she walks through the streets of the village, she always attracts everyone's attention. People praised her beauty, and some even compared her to a fairy in the sky.
When the man saw Ren Xue, he couldn't resist her charm. Her beauty and sweet smile make every man fall in love with her. They would secretly talk about Ren Xue behind their backs, and their eyes showed their longing and admiration for her. Whenever Ren Xue appears, there seems to be a strange aura in the air, which makes people's hearts ripple.
Ren Xue's beauty naturally brought her many suitors, but her life choices were firmly in the hands of her parents. They have an account in their hearts, and the bride price for marrying a daughter should be high, because only in this way can they solve the marriage of their two sons through the bride price. In their minds, the relationship between money and marriage is like two ends of the scale, which needs to be accurately measured and trade-offs.
Whenever someone comes to the door to propose, Ren Xue's parents always open their mouths, and the bride price of 5,000 has become their constant demand. At that time, 5,000 was by no means a small amount, almost equivalent to the income of an ordinary family for several years. Therefore, many people who intend to marry Ren Xue are discouraged by the inability to meet this condition.
The rumors in the village gradually increased, and people talked about it, saying that Ren Xue's parents were insatiable and only valued money and did not care about their daughter's happiness. But these rumors did not shake their determination. In their eyes, their daughter's marriage is a major event, how can they be easily compromised.
Time is like flowing water, and in the blink of an eye, Ren Xue's youth passed quietly. The originally lively courtship scene has also become deserted, and her marriage is like a stone, which is shelved in the hearts of her parents.
However, when Ren Xue's eldest brother is about to get married and needs a lot of money to prepare for the wedding, the family is in a difficult situation. They scraped together, but they still couldn't scrape together the amount they needed. At this critical moment, Ren Xue's parents made a decision that they would regret in the future - to send Ren Xue to work in a nearby mine.
In those days, the mine was a place full of roughness and hardship. Most of the people here are weather-beaten and dark-skinned. They spend their days in the company of ore and machines, and sweat and dust are mixed with their bodies, making everyone look a little sloppy. And, due to the harsh environment of the mines, many men couldn't find a suitable partner and became singles.
In such a place, Ren Xue's appearance is like a fresh landscape. She was young and had a delicate countenance, a stark contrast to the ruggedness of the mines. Her arrival was like a rain that suddenly fell in a dry desert, and it brightened the eyes of these men who had endured hard labor for many years.
Her beauty and youthfulness make it impossible for these men to look away. There was a long-lost warmth in their gaze, as if they were looking at a rare work of art. It seems that in their eyes, Ren Xue is not only a human being, but also a special reward given to them by God.
Especially the mine owner in his 40s, Dai Dechang. His eyes were fixed on Ren Xue like a hungry wolf. His heart was driven by lust and greed, and he was bent on taking this beautiful girl for himself.
The moment Ren Xue stepped into the mine, Dai Dechang's eyes were tightly locked on her. As the owner of the mine, he pretended to greet Ren Xue affectionately, as if she was his long-lost relative. There was an imperceptible smile on his lips, making it difficult to grasp the true intentions behind it.
Ren Xue, a girl as pure as water, was unguarded by Dai Dechang's hospitality. In her heart, there is only longing and expectation for the future. She was grateful to Dai Dechang for giving her the job opportunity, and she felt warmth in his hypocrisy.
However, as time passed, Dai Dechang began to gradually reveal his true colors. He was no longer satisfied with just caring about Ren Xue's life, but began to make some excessive demands. His words were full of temptation and threat, as if he was a fox waiting for his prey, patiently waiting for Ren Xue's compromise.
Ren Xue looked at Dai Dechang's cunning eyes, and the innocence in her heart was instantly shattered. She understood Dai Dechang's true intentions, it turned out that all the warmth he gave was a weasel greeting the chicken for the New Year, and he didn't have a good heart. She was unwilling to be used by such a man, and the firmness in her heart made her bravely refuse Dai Dechang's request.
Dai Dechang, in the field of mining, is a powerful figure. Years of experience as a boss have endowed him with unfathomable majesty. His background is strong, and every corner of the mine is filled with awe and fear. The workers trembled before him, for fear of angering the master of the mine. His will, the law here, no one dares to disobey.
In the face of Ren Xue's refusal, Dai Dechang felt an unprecedented anger and shame. His face turned iron-blue, and his eyes sparkled with menace. He began to threaten Ren Xue's father and brother's jobs in an attempt to force her to submit. He viciously told Ren Xue that if she didn't agree to his request, her family would not want to continue working in the mine, and she herself would be dismissed immediately.
This naked threat made Ren Xue feel unprecedented pressure. She knew very well how important her father's and brother's work was to the family. She is also well aware that if her family loses her job because of her stubbornness, her parents will be disappointed in her when she returns home.
In this predicament, Ren Xue felt unprecedented fear and helplessness. She knew that she could not let her family be implicated in this unwarranted situation. So, in helplessness and pain, she finally agreed to Dai Dechang's unreasonable request. She chose to compromise and sacrifice her dignity and principles to be with Dai Dechang.
After getting Ren Xue, Dai Dechang knew that he needed to appease the frightened girl. He promised to find her an easy job as compensation. At the same time, he threatened Ren Xue more than once, warning her not to call the police, otherwise she and her family would lose their jobs.
In the past three years, Ren Xue has had a very difficult time. She silently endured Dai Dechang's bullying and insults, and suffered great pain in her heart. Whenever she asked Dai Dechang about work, he always used various excuses to shirk and let her continue to wait. Ren Xue felt very helpless and disappointed, she didn't know how to get rid of this demon's control.
As time went on, Mr. Tai's atrocities became more and more excessive. He began to physically abuse Ren Xue, making her live in fear every day. Despite this, Ren Xue still did not dare to call the police because she was afraid that Dai Dechang's threat would come true. She could only endure the pain in silence, hoping that one day she would be able to get rid of this nightmare.
Later, an anonymous report brought the scandal of tax evasion and evasion to the public. Under the order above, a team was sent to the mine to conduct an in-depth investigation. Originally, people thought that this investigation would be the last straw that crushed Dai Dechang's illegal behavior, and Ren Xue's situation might be improved as a result. However, the truth is a big surprise.
After the news of the team's arrival at the mine spread, Dai Dechang immediately took Ren Xue and personally hosted a banquet in the guest house in the mine square to entertain the team. That night, the guest house was brightly lit and lively. Dai Dechang smiled and personally toasted every member of the working group, while Ren Xue sat silently like a lamb to the slaughter.
After three rounds of drinking, a member of the working group flashed a trace of cunning in his eyes, and said with the intention of drinking: "Boss Dai, you see that this little girl is very smart, she is really cute." We've worked hard this time, so it's better to ......" He didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning couldn't be more obvious. If Ren Xue can be given to them, then they will no longer pursue Dai Dechang's tax evasion.
A hint of hesitation flashed in Dai Dechang's eyes, but it quickly turned into determination. He knew that this was his chance, so he pulled Ren Xue aside and told her that as long as he stayed with that person for one night, he would definitely arrange her work.
In this way, Ren Xue was pushed into a deeper abyss. What I thought was salvation turned into another injury. And Dai Dechang's ugly face has finally been completely revealed.
As soon as the members of the investigation team left, Dai Dechang's face changed, and he not only refused to continue to hire Ren Xue, but also sneered at her, saying that she was uneducated, just a woman, and could not do anything. Ren Xue was stunned by his reversal, and at this moment she realized that she had been tricked by Dai Dechang. Anger erupted in her heart like a volcano.
In order to take revenge on this shameless man, Ren Xue had a plan, and she decided to attack Dai Dechang's daughter Xiaoding. Xiao Ding is a kind and innocent girl, but Ren Xue's anger has blinded her reason. She found her friend Cao Linlin and planned a cruel plan together. They plan to trick Xiao Ding out and find a hidden place to kill her.
So, Ren Xue carefully weaved a reason to lure Xiao Ding out. She and Cao Linlin stepped on it in advance and chose a remote and uninhabited corner. As night falls, the starlit clearing looks particularly eerie. Ren Xue's eyes flashed with a hint of fierceness, and she joined forces with Cao Linlin to quickly subdue Xiao Ding. Before Xiao Ding could resist, he passed out and fell to the ground.
The two skillfully pinched and strangled with their hands until Xiao Ding stopped moving. Ren Xue's hands kept trembling, and her heart was beating as fast as a drum. Watching Xiao Ding's young life disappear in front of her eyes, her heart was full of guilt. But at this point, she couldn't turn back.
In order to cover up the crime, they poured gasoline on Xiao Ding's body, and in an instant, the body was engulfed in flames. Ren Xue and Cao Linlin stood by the firelight, watching Xiao Ding turn to ashes. There was both relief and endless fear in their hearts.
However, the shadow of the crime always haunts Ren Xue's heart. Every night, she was tormented by nightmares. When night fell, she seemed to hear Xiao Ding's crying and cursing. This painful ordeal caused her spirit to gradually break down, and she began to fear the coming of each night.
Ren Xue's family was the first to notice her abnormality, which was a haze hidden deep in her heart, which made people shudder. They asked her with concern what had happened, but she remained silent, as if caught in her own world. However, after repeated questioning by her family, she finally spoke, her voice low and trembling, telling the story of the heinous crime.
Ren Xue's second brother, who works in the mine guard team, knows a little about the law. When he heard his sister's account, his face changed suddenly, and a trace of horror flashed in his eyes. He was well aware of the gravity of his sister's crimes, and he also knew the ruthlessness of the law.
He decided to take Ren Xue to turn himself in, hoping to exchange it for leniency. On the way to the police station, Ren Xue's second brother held his sister's hand tightly, and those hands were cold and trembling. He comforted her, telling her that as long as she confessed her sins and repented, there might be a glimmer of life. However, things did not go as they wished.
The impact of the case is extremely bad and has aroused widespread concern in society. Although Ren Xue turned herself in, the law is just and will not change the established punishment because of her repentance. Ren Xue was sentenced to death, and the news completely devastated her family. They can't accept this fact, but they can't do anything about it.
Early one morning in 1993, Ren Xue was taken to the execution ground. She looked so young, so fragile, as if a gust of wind could blow her down. Under the gaze of everyone, she quietly waited for the final moment.
Before the execution, Ren Xue suddenly made a surprising move. She opened her mouth with determination and determination in her eyes. The executioners immediately understood her intentions, she didn't want her face to be ruined. Ren Xue hopes that the bullet will fly out of her mouth so that she will not have any scars on her face. It's her dedication to beauty.
The executioner was silent for a moment, then nodded silently. With a gunshot, Ren Xue gently closed her eyes. The corners of her mouth rose slightly, as if she was smiling goodbye to this world. Her face is still so beautiful, so pure.