Chapter 78 The Son-in-Law (9)
Hehehehehehe~
The system's wicked laughter echoed in Changqing's mind, and he knew that this damn system was definitely up to something.
"Have you done something bad again?" Changqing asked with a smile.
"A bad thing? No, I just transmitted a memory of a happy life from her previous life to that old woman after she woke up from her fever. It was a humanitarian aid, to increase her sense of happiness and fulfillment before she died."
Changqing:.....
Is there anything more terrifying than this?
However, he approves of the system's approach.
It was already past midnight. He estimated the time and took out his phone to call Gu Xinzhou.
This matter needs to be known by the whole family; it wouldn't be fun if it were all burned.
Beep beep beep.
It rang for ages before they finally answered.
After getting off work, Gu Xinzhou went to Lin Xuerou's place. The two of them were very passionate and made love for most of the night. They had just fallen asleep when the phone kept ringing.
"What's up? Is your hospital calling you to be on duty?"
Lin Xuerou opened her hazy eyes and asked a question as if in a dream.
"I don't know."
Gu Xinzhou pressed the answer button, and a somewhat familiar voice came through the microphone.
"Dr. Gu, this is Sheng Changqing. I'm sorry about what happened during the day. Is your neck alright?"
Sheng Changqing?
Gu Xinzhou was jolted awake.
"Sheng Changqing? Are you out of your mind? Do you even know me? Why are you calling me?!"
Upon hearing this name, Lin Xuerou, who was standing next to her, immediately woke up and sat up abruptly. Why would Sheng Changqing call Xinzhou? She found it strange.
Gu Xinzhou glanced at Lin Xuerou, who was half-naked beside him, and suddenly, a wicked sense of humor welled up inside him.
He directly pressed the speakerphone function.
Changqing's voice came through the microphone, echoing clearly in the room.
“Dr. Gu, I didn’t mean anything by it, I just wanted to apologize. I shouldn’t have acted so impulsively. After all, the dead can’t be brought back to life…” Changqing sighed, “Tonight, my parents-in-law are being cremated, and I have to take them back to their ancestral home tomorrow morning…”
As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Xuerou couldn't help but scream.
Fire, cremation?
Gu Xinzhou was also startled, and sweat instantly broke out on his forehead.
He knew that Lin's parents were still alive and were waiting to be dug up after being buried. He was the one who issued the death certificates, so if something went wrong, it would be a huge problem.
"You, you..." he stammered.
"Oh, Dr. Gu, what's wrong? My brother Lin Wei and I are at the crematorium right now."
"Weren't we supposed to take him back for a traditional burial? How could you send him to the crematorium?!" Gu Xinzhou's voice was clearly urgent. Beside him, Lin Xuerou was already getting dressed.
Changqing's voice sounded somewhat bewildered through the microphone.
"I don't have any money. It's so expensive to transport a body back. So I discussed it with my brother, and we decided to cremate the body first and then bring the ashes back. After all, we're all returning to our roots..."
"Oh dear, my phone seems to be out of battery, I'll talk to you later."
Upon receiving the message, Changqing immediately hung up and shut down his phone.
Not exciting enough?
"Tongzi, please notify the creditors."
Those who would rush over in the middle of the night must have a bond that's "forged in fire and water," and Changqing is really looking forward to it.
On the bus.
Lin Xuerou's face was deathly pale, and her hands trembled involuntarily.
"Hurry, drive faster!"
She kept urging him on, her expression filled with extreme panic.
The crematorium.
How dare Sheng Changqing?!
Doesn't he understand the concept of "returning to one's roots"? Burial is the custom in his hometown; doesn't he understand?! His father hinted at buying a burial plot in their hometown during a meal a while ago, and he was there too.
Now, they've even sent her parents to the crematorium.
They were burned alive!
The thought of it sent chills down her spine.
"Faster, drive faster!"
Lin Xuerou didn't care about anything else. Veins bulged on her forehead, and she breathed heavily, urging him again. It was a bit chilly at night, but her back was already drenched in cold sweat.
Beside him, Gu Xinzhou was also sweating profusely, and his hands gripping the steering wheel were trembling slightly.
"I know, don't rush me."
With a tap of the accelerator, the car sped up even more.
His mind was in complete turmoil.
He issued the death certificate himself!
If a death certificate is issued but the person doesn't die, it's at most a medical malpractice case. But if a death certificate is issued and the person is burned, it's at least manslaughter.
Human life is at stake; it's not something to be taken lightly!
Moreover, he didn't know if the medication could guarantee that the person wouldn't wake up under the threat of high-temperature burns or even death. After all, humans have a strong will to survive, and anything can happen in a life-or-death situation!
Stop them!
We must stop them and then send them back to their hometown for burial!
Gu Xinzhou gritted his teeth and sped up again.
While the two were still on their way, a group of people arrived at the funeral home.
They are not relatives of the Lin family.
They are all creditors.
They were either suppliers to the Lin family, friends who had lent money to the Lin family, or even a bank manager. Dozens of people rushed over and surrounded Changqing and Lin Wei without even offering incense.
Changqing: ......
He recalled a saying: creditors care more about your health and career than your relatives, and that makes a lot of sense.
"President Lin promised me that he would repay the money even if he had to sell the company and the house. What happened? He was fine just a few days ago, how could he suddenly die? You're not trying to renege on your promise, are you?"
One of the portly middle-aged men asked in a deep, muffled voice.
The events were too sudden and too coincidental. Just a week ago, Lin's father had gathered the creditors together and comforted them, saying that even if they had to sell all their belongings, they would pay off the debts. And then, he suddenly died? Moreover, no obituary was issued. In the middle of the night, everyone received messages from other creditors and only then did they learn of the situation.
This really raises suspicions!
"That's right, where's Ms. Lin? Why isn't she here?"
Someone glanced around and, not seeing Lin Xuerou, frowned even more.
"Little Lin" refers to Lin Xuerou. She assists her father in handling company affairs and is known to the creditors.
The questioning, suspicious, and fierce gazes cast upon Lin Wei made him hide behind Chang Qing in fear.
Changqing remained calm. He told the creditors that Xiaolin had jumped into the sea and disappeared due to excessive pressure, which immediately aroused the creditors.
Someone stepped forward and grabbed Changqing by the collar.
"Does your Lin family think I'm stupid? Several managers suddenly died or disappeared? Is this how you lie?"
The man who grabbed Changqing was tall and strong, with a fierce look on his face and a very intimidating aura.
Changqing chuckled inwardly.
See? Even the creditors don't believe such a coincidence could happen.
In other words, the original owner repeatedly promised to repay the debt in the story and actively planned and tried various methods such as selling houses, but the creditors were too lazy to care. Now, he has no doubt that as long as he doesn't care, those creditors will be able to find Lin Xuerou.
However, he didn't like people grabbing his collar, so he turned cold and reached out to grab the other person's wrist.
Crackling sound.
With a forceful pull, a sickeningly loud bone-grinding sound rang out. The burly man cried out in pain, quickly withdrew his hand, took two steps back, and his gaze towards Changqing changed.
The others also felt a chill and spoke much softer.
"I am merely the son-in-law of the Lin family; I am not aware of the Lin family's financial situation."
Changqing said calmly.
Did Lin's father sell his assets without paying off his debts? That means he must have transferred the money to save for his later years. Moreover, he knew that the money was currently in Lin Xuerou's hands. However, Lin's father was careful and did not tell her the withdrawal password.
But that's none of his business. He doesn't inherit the family property, nor does he inherit the debts, as stipulated by law, so he's very confident.
Taking on all the responsibilities and paying off the Lin family's debts?
I have absolutely no such extravagant thoughts!
“And—” he gave a bitter smile, “who would risk their own life to lie to someone?”
Changqing pointed to the crystal coffin in the middle of the hall and the small box wrapped in red cloth on the table next to it.
“My mother-in-law was cremated at 3 a.m., and her ashes are there. My father-in-law will also be cremated at 5 a.m. If you don’t believe me, you can go and see for yourself if it is him lying there.”
The group looked at each other in bewilderment.
Some people actually went over to take a look, and then their expressions turned sour.
Needless to say, everyone recognized that the person lying there was Lin's father.
"So, no one's going to take responsibility for this debt? What about Ms. Lin? Did she really jump into the sea and disappear? Who will inherit the Lin family's fortune?"
"No way! I'm still waiting for the money to pay my subordinates' wages. If you don't pay me today, I'm not leaving!"
"That's right! My whole family is waiting to eat! I can't just die and be done with it! You have something valuable in your house, right? Sell it quickly to pay back the money!"
"Give me my money back! Give me my money back! Give me my money back!"
The debtors started arguing.
Many people were even eager to go and move things from people's homes.
Lin Wei was terrified and kept backing away.
Even the Taoist priest who was hired to bang the gong looked at each other in bewilderment, completely unexpected that the host would have such a commotion. However, since the money had already been paid, he decided to continue banging the gong, since it was only for one night and they would stop when it was burned.
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