NOVPUBChapter 694: Answer, bitter and astringent
Chapter 694: Answer, bitter and astringent
Shi Yuhuan continued coldly, “What I’m talking about is back then. The person Four Fingers wanted to kill then was me. His gun was aimed at me first, grandfather. The person you wanted to kill that year wasn’t my father, but me!”
The old man chuckled lightly, a bitter and mirthless laugh.
He sighed heavily. Not at Shi Yuhuan, but towards the person on the tombstone, “The wealth, status, and power I have gained in my life was what I yearned for when I was young. As I grew old, I realized that all of this was rather hollow. Being alive, having family, that’s the most important thing. Yet, in terms of family, I’m an utter failure. My grandson accuses me of wanting to kill both my son and grandson. I’m an old man now, why would I make myself a lonely person with no family, no children, and no grandchildren? Would I live forever? No, one day, I will also pass away, becoming a lonely tombstone. All I hope for is that I can find a successor to take over my business before I pass away.”
His words were reasonable and sincere.
But Shi Yuhuan just listened, emotionless, not moved at all, until the old man turned around and walked away.
When he once again reached the stairs, Xia Yang suddenly blocked his path, reaching for the gun at his waist.
The old man stopped, his expression disdainful and scornful, his cold gaze staring at Xia Yang.
Seemingly saying, what’s the matter, dare to rebel, not looking at who you are, daring to block my path.
Xia Yang glanced at Shi Yuhuan over there, who was just standing quietly in front of the tombstone, as if he was the only one left in the world.
Although he didn’t turn his head, he seemed to know what was happening behind him, and coldly said, “Xia Yang, don’t be unreasonable!”
“Sorry, Grandfather!” He stepped aside, letting the old man leave freely.
Watching him step by step walking away, disappearing from his sight, Xia Yang then approached Shi Yuhuan, “Boss, do you believe what the old man said?”
Shi Yuhuan gave a noncommittal smile, “Believing or not believing isn’t important. What’s important is that no matter how I ask, he won’t reveal the truth.”
“Then…” Xia Yang didn’t know what else to say, momentarily lost for words.
But there was a voice in his heart saying, actually, actually, you know, even if you arrest the old man for a severe interrogation. But he knew that these words couldn’t be said, no matter what the old man did, he was always Boss’s grandfather.
“After we return, immediately investigate the old man’s life. Everything that can be dug up must be organized and given to me, don’t miss any details.” Since he refused to tell him, then he could only investigate. Anyway, he had to find out.
Xia Yang nodded, “Yes!”
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On returning to Q City, Song Qinghuan saw a large suitcase laid out in the living room as soon as she entered the house.
Li Qianze, the second young master of the Li family, was sprawled on the sofa, fast asleep.
“Second Brother, Second Brother…” Song Qinghuan went over and shook Li Qianze awake.
As for calling Li Qianze “Second Brother”, Song Qinghuan was rather reluctant, but Li Qianze insisted she do so. She had no choice but to accept it, after all, he was indeed her second brother.
Li Qianze woke abruptly from his sleep. Seeing Song Qinghuan in front of him, he immediately clung to her hand, a face full of coaxing, “Little Sister Bai, you’re finally back.”
Ever since he knew that Song Qinghuan was his sister, Li Qianze had changed his terms of address, from Miss Bai to Little Sister Bai.
“What are you doing sleeping here?” Song Qinghuan brushed his hand away and propped him up to sit properly.
