As soon as the group from Linglong Club stepped out of the airport gate, they suddenly heard a huge explosion, followed by the sound of alarms. They turned around and looked back.
Thick smoke rose from somewhere in the direction of the airport.
Chen Zhe's heart skipped a beat, and a bad feeling welled up inside him.
"Sister Hu!"
He ran inside as fast as he could. The airport hall was filled with frightened people running around in panic, and everyone's face showed fear and confusion.
Airport security personnel got busy maintaining order.
"Everyone, please calm down! Don't panic, we have the situation under control..."
Chen Zhe found A Bao squatting on the ground in the chaotic crowd.
He was holding the box, and he was very emotional.
"Sister Hu!!"
Chen Zhe walked over.
"Brother Bao, where's Sister Hu?"
When Abao saw Chen Zhe coming over, she stood up and hugged him tightly.
"Manager Chen, Sister Hu is dead!"
"What????"
...
[Evening News: A small explosion occurred in the women's restroom at Donghai International Airport. Preliminary investigations suggest the use of an unidentified explosive device. The incident resulted in the death of a 35-year-old woman of Xia nationality, identified as Hu Ling, the president of Linglong Club. Police stated that a premeditated terrorist attack cannot be ruled out. We will continue to report on the investigation's progress…]
[Donghai City News Flash: Hu Ling, president of Linglong Club, was killed at the airport. Her body was blown to pieces by an explosive device; the scene of her death was gruesome...]
[I am Xia Meng, a reporter from Donghai City Financial Express. We arrived at the scene immediately. As you can see, the situation behind us is still very chaotic. We interviewed Mr. A Bao, the former bodyguard of the deceased female CEO Hu Ling, and Mr. Chen Zhe, the current president of Linglong Club. Now, let's give them the microphone and hear their views on this incident.]
Ah Bao looked very sad after receiving the microphone.
"I was supposed to protect Sister Hu on her way to Beijing. We had everything arranged, but then she went to the restroom, and I couldn't follow her, and then..."
As Abao spoke, he covered his face, his sadness clearly visible to the naked eye.
The reporter then handed the microphone to Chen Zhe.
"Mr. Chen Zhe, we are all deeply saddened by Mr. Hu's accident. Do you believe this incident was premeditated murder or an accident?"
Chen Zhe looked at the camera with tears streaming down his face.
"I don't know. Sister Hu has always been kind to people and generous to her subordinates. We all love her very much, and everyone in our company respects her very much."
The reporter's eyes lit up, and he immediately grasped another layer of meaning in the sentence.
"Mr. Chen Zhe, are you saying that this accident might have been caused by Mr. Hu's business competitors?"
Chen Zhe did not answer that question; he simply stared at the camera with a sorrowful expression.
"Mr. Chen Zhe, can you answer this question?"
The reporter kept pressing for an interview, but Chen Zhe and A Bao had already refused. The two of them, along with the people from Linglong Club, were taken away by the police.
The reporter turned to face the camera and then gave his summary.
"Although President Chen Zhe didn't answer my question just now, it's clear he has reservations. There are many suspicious points surrounding President Hu Ling's death. In pursuit of the truth, we will continue to investigate for you..."
...
News of Hu Ling's death quickly spread across the internet. Due to her high level of public discussion and the highly controversial nature of her actions, many netizens expressed great sympathy for her death.
Good people who fight for the people's interests never have a good ending. She was just about to raise everyone's wages when she met a tragic end, her body shattered to pieces. Alas, how pitiful, how tragic.
[My most beloved Sister Hu has left us. I can't believe it, I can't accept it. I just started to idolize her, the one I've strived for my whole life. How could she be gone?]
[A truly good person who worked for the benefit of working people. To be honest, when everyone was talking about her doing this, I suspected she had ulterior motives. But now that she's gone, it proves that what she did was genuine. She was truly great! I admire her!]
[Sister Hu is truly doing good deeds and genuinely thinking of everyone. I can attest to this. My whole family and I have moved to Donghai and are all working for companies under the Linglong Chamber of Commerce. Our salaries are indeed higher than other companies, and our benefits are much better. I am grateful to Sister Hu, and I wish her happiness in heaven.]
...
Numerous thank-you posts spread rapidly online, and Hu Ling's fame reached its peak at the moment of her death, even attracting international media attention.
Besides the thank-you posts, many people were also outraged by Hu Ling's death.
They criticized the airport's security measures as inadequate, accused the Donghai management of inaction, and also suspected the Donghai Chamber of Commerce, which had previously been hostile to the Linglong Chamber of Commerce, of murdering Hu Ling.
Under pressure, leaders of Donghai City stepped forward and promised to thoroughly investigate the matter.
...
Victory Group.
Shen Xingang convened a secret meeting. Originally, Hu Ling's death should have been a cause for celebration for them, but now they faced a more serious problem.
The previous conflict with the Linglong Chamber of Commerce had already left a bad impression on the public.
Now that Hu Ling is dead, all the conflicts and anger have been focused on them. Moreover, the conflicts here are not only online public opinion, but also pressure from the leaders of Donghai City.
All of this left them a little breathless.
Shen Xingang smoked one cigarette after another. The atmosphere in the conference room was very strange. Everyone looked at each other and dared not speak.
Shen Xingang summoned his strategist.
"That person has blown this up too much. Didn't I say before? It's best if it's an accident! An accident! What does he know about accidents?"
Faced with the furious Shen Xingang, the strategist was also a little afraid.
"Mr. Shen, that person said it wasn't entirely his fault..."
"no???"
Shen Xingang slammed his hand on the table; "Didn't he kill the person?"
"He didn't deny that he killed the person; he just said the explosion had nothing to do with him..."
"Hmph! Those are all excuses! He just wants to finish the mission quickly and completely ignores our needs!"
"President Shen is urging us to pay the final payment as soon as possible..."
"He dares to rush us? That bastard!!!"
Just as Shen Xingang was about to get angry, the strategist reminded him.
"President Shen, this person is not someone to be trifled with."
Shen Xingang calmed down a bit after hearing this and loosened his tie.
"Understood. You handle the final payment. Remember, don't leave any evidence or records. Everyone is watching us now."
"good!"
...
In a hotel in Donghai City.
After receiving the money, Lin Yi smiled slightly, packed all his equipment, and then checked out of the hotel.
He actually had some doubts about the mission because he hadn't planted the explosive device at all. He had followed Hu Ling into the airport and used a tranquilizer gun to knock her out while she was in the restroom.
After knocking Hu Ling down, he planned to throw her off the building to create the illusion of an accidental death.
But just then, the sound of an explosive countdown began to play in the bathroom.
He had encountered many terrorist attacks while abroad and was very sensitive to such things. He immediately chose to protect himself and evacuate the scene.
He was very confident about Hu Ling's death. Given the magnitude of the explosion, Hu Ling, who was unconscious at the time, would not have been able to escape. He felt that he had completed his mission, and that there had just been a minor hiccup in the process.
But none of that matters to him anymore.
He's already received the money; the rest is none of his business.
He can now use this money to enjoy his retirement.
...
Chen Zhe held a grand funeral for Hu Ling.
They have suspended operations.
Throughout the Linglong Club, everyone had a white ribbon wrapped around their arm and wore black clothes. Their expressions were sorrowful, and their faces were filled with pain.
Outside the Linglong Club, a large crowd of people gathered to mourn Hu Lin.
They all came spontaneously with flowers to pay their respects. In their eyes, Hu Ling's death after fighting for higher wages for her employees was a heroic act.
Many, many people are grateful to her.
Under societal pressure, Shen Xingang also wore a black suit on this day and brought some people from the Donghai City Chamber of Commerce to pay their respects.
At Hu Ling's funeral, he pretended to be grieving and comforted Chen Zhe.
"President Chen, we are also deeply saddened by President Hu's accident. Donghai City has lost a business prodigy, which is a loss for all of us."
"Does President Shen really feel it's a loss?"
Chen Zhe's words put pressure on many people present.
Shen Xingang squinted at him.
"Mr. Chen, what does that mean?"
"Heh? Mr. Shen knows what I mean. Do you really want me to spell it out for you?"
"Do you think I'm the one who harmed General Manager Hu?"
"Hehe, what goes around comes around. Whoever does it will be punished by heaven."
Shen Xingang snorted; "President Chen, you need to have facts to back up your words. If you make baseless accusations like this, I will sue you for defamation."
The officials and members of the Donghai City Chamber of Commerce all looked grim.
A leader came over and advised, "President Chen, President Hu just passed away. Our most important task right now is to properly handle President Hu's funeral, don't you think?"
Chen Zhe nodded.
The funeral continued.
...
After the funeral, Shen Xingang and the people from the Donghai City Chamber of Commerce prepared to leave, but they were surrounded by a large crowd.
They all demanded that Shen Xingang and the Donghai City Chamber of Commerce provide an explanation.
In the chaos, Shen Xingang was covered in rotten eggs. He was about to get angry, but more and more people gathered around.
"Mr. Shen, let's go first!"
The bodyguards knew they had incurred the wrath of the crowd, and leaving quickly was the wise thing to do.
Back in the car, Shen Xingang angrily slammed his fist on the seat. Looking out the window at the crowd that continued to gather, he cursed angrily, "That bitch Hu Ling, she can't even let people rest in peace after she's dead."
...
A private mansion in the capital city.
An elderly man, over 80 years old, sat in his study as the servant who had come to inform him had just left.
Another phone call came in.
"Mr. Hu, we are also very saddened by Xiaoling's passing. It is not convenient for us to attend her funeral. We hope you can take care of yourself and find some solace in your grief."
The old man coughed.
“You’re so kind. You didn’t hold a grudge against Xiaoling for what she did to your family. The fact that you still remembered to call an old man like me is already more than enough. How is Xiaojie doing lately? I heard he’s feeling a little better.”
“He just woke up not long ago. The doctor said he needs to be observed for a long time. We don’t dare to tell him about Xiaoling yet, for fear that he will get emotional.”
"Yes, our Hu family has wronged your Guan family. We originally planned for the two young people to become husband and wife, but we never expected that Xiaoling would do something foolish. Perhaps it was fate that she is suffering today."
"Old Hu, don't say that. It's our Xiao Jie who's not lucky. Maybe we were too hasty back then."
The old man looked at the portraits of his son and daughter-in-law on his desk, sighed softly, and his aged eyes were filled with turbidity and sorrow.
"Yes, it was too rushed..."
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