Chapter 232: Feeling Chilled
Zhang Ming spent his days in the Huo family like years, just like an ancient minister, waiting anxiously every day to be summoned by Huo Qinghuang.
Today, he glared at his bodyguard as usual.
Suddenly, Butler Wang came in from outside the door and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhang, the eldest lady wants to see you, please follow me."
Zhang Ming stood up and said in surprise, "Ms. Huo is finally free to see me?"
"Yes, Miss is very busy. I am sorry to have neglected Mr. Zhang for so long."
As expected of the Huo family's head's personal butler, Butler Wang quickly adjusted his mood and remained polite even when facing a grassroots person like Zhang Ming.
"No, no, where is Miss Huo? Let's go quickly."
Zhang Ming really couldn't wait any longer. He had to live in fear every day. He would be stabbed if he stuck his head out, and he would be stabbed if he didn't. He might as well just do it.
"Mr. Zhang, this way please."
Butler Wang nodded and walked out first.
Zhang Ming followed behind Butler Wang with hurried steps, feeling both nervous and expectant.
As he walked, he secretly looked around. The buildings in the manor were simple and elegant, revealing luxury and majesty everywhere, which made him, an ordinary person, feel extremely depressed.
At the same time, the mysterious and powerful figure of Huo Qinghuang kept appearing in his mind, and he secretly wondered what the outcome of this summons would be.
It would be best if they could help him clear his criminal record as they said, and then fulfill their promise of 500,000 yuan, then he would have no worries at all.
Soon, they arrived at the reception room where Huo Qinghuang was.
"Mr. Zhang, please wait a moment. I will go and inform them."
Butler Wang stopped and turned to Zhang Ming and said.
Zhang Ming nodded quickly and stood at the door, rubbing his hands unconsciously, with beads of sweat already oozing out of his forehead.
He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down, but his heart was still beating so fast that it seemed like it was about to jump out of his chest.
After a while, Butler Wang came out of the house and said to Zhang Ming with a smile: "Mr. Zhang, the eldest lady is waiting for you inside, please come in."
Zhang Ming swallowed and walked into the reception room.
In the spacious and quaint reception room, Shi Ling was flying around curiously, looking at the modern decorations around him, and exclaiming from time to time.
When Zhang Ming saw Shi Ling, he was stunned at first, wondering what this strange thing was. But at the moment, he was so nervous about facing Huo Qinghuang that he didn't want to delve into it.
"Miss, Mr. Zhang is here."
Butler Wang said respectfully.
Huo Qinghuang sat on the sofa, nodded slightly, and signaled Butler Wang to leave.
Her eyes fell on Zhang Ming, her expression was calm but revealed a majesty that made people dare not look directly at her.
"Zhang Ming, you're here."
Zhang Ming nodded quickly, standing there awkwardly, rubbing his hands unconsciously, "Ms. Huo, you finally summoned me. During this time I..."
Huo Qinghuang raised her hand to interrupt him: "I have arranged for someone to take care of your mother. Here is a check for 500,000 yuan. Take it first. As for your criminal record..."
"Is there no way to eliminate it?"
Zhang Ming asked hurriedly.
The main reason why he agreed to work for Huo Qinghuang was because Huo Qinghuang promised to help him avoid jail.
But hearing the tone now, is this thing over?
Zhang Ming's heart suddenly felt cold, as if a check for half a million dollars couldn't even warm his heart.
His expression was so rich that Huo Qinghuang couldn't help but twitch his lips slightly. He coughed lightly and said:
"It's not that there is no way to eliminate it, but this involves the relevant departments after all. After the matter is settled, I will personally take you to see someone who will help you solve the problem of your criminal record."
"Don't worry, since I promised you, I will definitely do it."
After hearing what Huo Qinghuang said, Zhang Ming's worries were slightly relieved, but he was still a little uneasy.
"Ms. Huo, don't worry. As long as you can help me solve the case, I will do my best to help you. But...what you want me to do won't be dangerous, right?"
He asked cautiously.
He had not forgotten how Huo Qinghuang had killed the Red-Clothed Ghost Mother, nor had he forgotten how Li Youhong's body had disappeared.
Huo Qinghuang narrowed his eyes slightly, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.
"Of course there are dangers, but wealth and honor are found in danger. As long as you can successfully complete the task, you will naturally get the benefits."
She paused, then continued, "If you are afraid, it's not too late to regret it now."
Although Zhang Ming was afraid, he gritted his teeth and nodded when he thought of the generous reward and the hope of getting rid of his criminal record.
"Ms. Huo, please tell me what you need me to do. I will do my best."
"good."
Huo Qinghuang was satisfied, the cold light in his eyes disappeared, and he said with a smile: "Actually, you don't have to be nervous. If there is no accident, your life will not be in danger. At most, you will just get sick and you will recover soon."
"Just an illness?"
After hearing this, Zhang Ming's heart skipped a beat.
We are always afraid of an accident.
If there is no accident, there will definitely be an accident.
This is a law that works every time. Now it applies to him, making him even more uneasy.
"Why, you don't believe what I say?"
Huo Qinghuang squinted at him, her eyes seemed to be able to see through every thought in Zhang Ming's mind.
Zhang Ming quickly waved his hands and forced a smile on his face that was uglier than crying.
"No, no, Miss Huo, how could I not believe you? It's just...it's just that this matter still sounds a little unsettling."
He scratched his head with a wry smile, but was secretly complaining in his heart. He didn't know how serious this illness would be. If he developed a chronic disease, it would be terrible.
Huo Qinghuang seemed to see through his thoughts. She chuckled and said, "Don't worry. Since I said it's just an illness, I won't put your life in danger. If you're ready, let's get started now."
Zhang Ming was stunned, looked around, and said in confusion: "Here? Uh, I wonder what Miss Huo wants me to do?"
It was not until then that he remembered that after struggling for a long time, he still had no idea what Miss Huo wanted him to do.
"Curse."
Huo Qinghuang said lightly.
"Curse, curse someone?"
Zhang Ming was completely confused this time.
He knew about robbing and stealing, and he also knew a thing or two about it, but what was this cursing?
Could it be that he was using a silver needle to prick the villain?
"Come with me and you'll find out."
Huo Qinghuang didn't want to explain any more. He would understand once he got there.
Zhang Ming was confused and followed Huo Qinghuang into an empty basement.
This basement is quite large and may have been a garage in the past, which was temporarily used by Huo Qinghuang.
As soon as the two walked into the basement, Zhang Ming was stunned by the scene before him.
In the spacious room, there was an altar more than one meter tall placed in the middle, with yellow paper, cinnabar and red scrolls, and various strange items neatly arranged.
At this time, Liu Da came in from outside holding a cushion and placed it directly under the altar.
"My lady, I'm ready."
He looked at Huo Qinghuang and said expressionlessly.
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