บท 62: Chapter 62 Do me another favor
"Look at the foolish things you've done!" Chu Yuxuan said with deep frustration. "If you had reported to the police that night or even sought help from the Chu family, would so many things have happened?!"
"I regret it too!" Chen Hong's eyes were red. "But... regret doesn't help now!"
"After being rescued by the police, I lived like a lost soul in Thailand for a while. Later, I thought, since I was in this state, who would recognize me? Moreover, it had been a long time since the incident; no one would be paying attention to it, right? So, I decided to return to my country."
"However, when I met Qiangzi, he told me you had been looking for me... I know the Chu family's methods. If they find me, both Qiangzi and Tingting will be implicated. To be safe, I planned to escape abroad... but then, Qiangzi told me that Grandpa had cancer and wouldn't live for many more years... Grandpa had raised us three siblings through a hard life of scavenging. No matter what, I had to see him off! After his death, I would then escape abroad."
"So, you and Chen Qiang came up with the plan to pretend to be a married couple?" Chu Yuxuan took a deep breath. "I should have realized earlier. Chen Qiang would always avoid eye contact whenever I mentioned you at the food stalls after marrying you because you had told him my true identity! Chen Hong, I never imagined you would become a woman!"
"I deserve my fate. Chu Yuxuan, I am sorry. I deserve to die! But Tingting knows nothing. She really knows nothing. You mustn't harm her!"
Chu Yuxuan's anger flared. "You've become like this, and I wouldn't recognize her either!... Think carefully. Was there anyone at the scene who left a special impression on you, or whose face you clearly saw? Also, do you remember the license plate number of the car you drove away in?"
Chen Hong thought carefully and said, "I don't remember the license plate... By the way, the person who pointed a gun at me had a tattoo on his wrist. I happened to recognize the tattoo because I had considered getting one myself. It was in Russian, 'Dasvidaniya.'"
As he spoke, he measured the length of the tattoo on his wrist with his hand. "It was about ten centimeters long, and there was also a letter, L. The accent he spoke with was from Jiangcheng. Given the Chu family's influence in Jiangcheng, I think it shouldn't be too difficult to find him."
Chu Yuxuan pondered, "Anything else?"
"Other than that... I didn't see clearly... " Chen Hong thought hard, then continued, "Your mother was wearing flat shoes that night. The man on the boat was a head taller than her, neither fat nor thin, and also had a Jiangcheng accent... That's all."
Chu Yuxuan remained silent, reflecting on the information in his mind.
Chen Hong was trembling and glanced at Brother San's face. "Chu Yuxuan, I've said everything I needed to say. I... I know you brought me here to kill me, but... can you wait a few more months? I want to see Grandpa off. Don't worry, I won't run away. Really..."
Chu Yuxuan blinked and said coldly, "Actually, I never planned to kill you... But you killed Chen Qiang. How do we settle this score?"
Brother San's CPU was almost overheating, his face full of confusion.
Chen Hong's tears welled up as he cried, "I... I was just impulsive! I really couldn't understand why he chose to help you, a stranger, and turn against me! From the very beginning when he found out about my connection with you, he advised me to confess to you, saying you would definitely want to know the truth about your mother... But I didn't dare! I had to persuade him for a long time..."
"But I didn't expect that yesterday, he would secretly let Tingting contact you! If Tingting hadn't inadvertently told me, I... I..."
"After learning this, I sent Tingting away and questioned Qiangzi in the hospital room, while also trying to persuade him not to talk too much. But he just closed his eyes and wouldn't even look at me! I was both angry and scared, and for some reason, I suddenly remembered the doctor said he would be bedridden for life... I thought he didn't want to live like this and burden Tingting. Besides, he betrayed me. In a fit of rage, I turned off the life-support machine... Actually, I regretted it a minute later and hurriedly turned it back on, but... it was already too late!"
Chu Yuxuan said coldly, "You used me to deal with those scumbags from the loan company for Chen Ting, and even wanted to use me to deal with Li Bin's group. Chen Hong, you're smart, but you don't use it for anything useful! You can harm your own brother. Tell me, do you deserve to live?"
"I don't deserve it. I'm not human!" Chen Hong cried and said, "I just ask you for a few more months!"
Chu Yuxuan looked up at the pitch-black sky, letting the cold sea wind cut across his face and neck, his expression a mixture of melancholy and complexity.
After a moment, he looked down at Chen Hong and said, "Go, fulfill your filial duty. After you've seen off your grandfather, I'll send you on your way." Chen Hong nodded gratefully, "Thank you, Chu Yuxuan. Whether you believe it or not, I'm truly... living worse than death now! Rest assured, after I see off the old man, I will end my life myself. I won't dirty your hands!"
Chu Yuxuan didn't speak further and walked down the fishing boat.
Old Four followed closely behind. After walking a short distance, they realized Old Three hadn't come along. Looking back, they found that the simpleton was standing beside Chen Hong, his face full of curiosity as he scratched his head and asked, "Can I examine how you... how you did this? Your chest is quite large..."
Chu Yuxuan: ...
Old Four silently grasped the cross on his chest, his face expressionless.
After leaving Nanwan Dock, the three of them picked up Old Five, who was handling Chen Qiang's affairs, and headed towards the Jade Lake.
On the way, Chu Yuxuan sent the information provided by Chen Hong to Old Two, instructing him to start an investigation.
Old Two replied: "I want to meet Old Four."
Chu Yuxuan: "Not for now. Your identity can't be exposed yet. Don't take risks."
Old Three, driving the car excitedly, said, "I wonder if Xiaoqing is asleep yet? Hey! Big Brother, why don't I call her and ask her to prepare some snacks? After all, we should welcome Old Four!"
Chu Yuxuan hesitated for a moment and his eyes suddenly brightened. "Don't disturb her."
Then he looked at Old Four and said, "Brother, I need you to help me with one more thing."
About half an hour later.
The large villa was pitch dark. Xiaoqing was sleeping soundly in her bedroom when she suddenly heard a faint sound of footsteps in the living room.
She abruptly opened her eyes, sat up, and quietly watched the gap under the door. After a while, no one turned on the light.
If it were Old Three or Old Five coming back, the footsteps wouldn't be so cautious, nor would they leave the lights off.
"Is there a thief?" Xiaoqing furrowed her brows, slowly got out of bed, and quietly approached the door, pressing her ear against it. The footsteps in the living room became clearer, "Tap, tap, tap... Creak!"
It sounded like Old Three's door was being pushed open!
Xiaoqing, deep in thought, glanced at the phone on the bedside table but didn't reach for it. Instead, she continued listening to the sounds outside.
Soon, the footsteps came closer to her room, "Tap, tap, tap..."
After a while, the footsteps stopped, but Xiaoqing's expression grew more serious. She clearly heard someone standing outside her door! Before she could think further, the doorknob began to turn gently, stopping halfway. Xiaoqing's eyes were devoid of fear. Her usually timid face was now cold. She took a step back, bent her body slightly, and after a few seconds, the doorknob was turned completely. With a "creak," the door was pushed open!
At the same time, Xiaoqing lunged forward, only to find the person at the door holding a gun!
However, she was only shocked for a moment. She quickly sidestepped, raised her hand to grab the gun barrel, inserting her pinky finger behind the trigger to prevent accidental discharge, and began to fight the intruder.
The two fought in the dark for about ten seconds. It was unclear who had the upper hand. After a few more seconds, Xiaoqing let out a muffled groan, and the living room light bizarrely turned on.
Old Four, with an expressionless face, held Xiaoqing's neck with one hand and the gun with the other, but the gun barrel and magazine were in Xiaoqing's hand.
In the foyer, Chu Yuxuan stood with his arms crossed, his gaze dim, a faint smile on his lips.Old Five pouted, his expression strange.
Old Three's eyes widened in disbelief.
At this moment, Xiaoqing, who had just realized she had been deceived, tightly pressed her lips together and stared at Chu Yuxuan with a complex expression before lowering her head.
Old Four took the parts from her hand and assembled them onto the gun. He then stared at Xiaoqing's calloused hands for a full five or six seconds. If his face could show any expression, it would surely be one of great astonishment.
"A skilled gun handler," Old Four said, tearing open Xiaoqing's nightgown to reveal a layer of calluses on her right shoulder.
"Also used to heavy-duty weapons."
Xiaoqing looked resigned, offering no defense for herself.
Chu Yuxuan stepped forward and asked, "Girl, I've always been curious. Are you truly Chu Zhijing's person, or are you someone else planted by him?"
"Hm?"
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