Chapter 66 Whether the lackeys and the madman are happy or not, I don't know, but my nemesis...
Wan City is located in southern China, far from Beijing. If Xiao Jiang from Wan City hadn't happened to be there, he probably wouldn't have recognized this eerie ghost marriage formation.
Under Xiao Jiang's guidance, the forensic doctor carefully cleaned up the traces, preserved the evidence, and completely preserved the entire formation.
As he put things into the evidence bag, he muttered to himself, "A ghost marriage... shouldn't there be two people involved? So who is the other person in this formation?"
Xiao Jiang looked down to check the marks, and replied in a deep voice, "The two people must be buried together."
"Buried together..."
The forensic doctor paused in his work of packing things, a chill running down his back. He slowly turned his head to look at another coffin nearby.
Shocked, his voice trembled slightly. "Zhao Li'en? So, Mu Feng died because the Zhao family chose him as Zhao Li'en's ghost marriage partner?!"
Now everything makes sense.
Old Zhao is from Wanshi, so he must have heard of the formations used for ghost marriages to borrow luck.
He loved Zhao Li'en so much that he even chose this high-tech product for her coffin, unwilling to let Zhao Li'en's appearance age.
So... it seems reasonable to speculate that he was afraid Zhao Li'en would be lonely and wanted to "find" her a husband?
It's reasonable, but terrifying.
The forensic doctors quickened their pace, eager to finish and go home.
"No way, what era are we living in? How can there still be such strange superstitions!"
Xiao Jiang remained quite calm: "By the way, I don't know if you've heard of the three major hurdles that Old Zhao experienced in his life?"
"Three major hurdles?"
The forensic doctor thought for a moment, then recalled somewhat uncertainly, "It seems that Old Zhao encountered three difficulties in his life, but ultimately turned them all around and overcame them smoothly?"
He looked at the white bones covered in mud, his expression meaningful. "Zhao Li'en's ghost marriage. It seems Old Zhao was really superstitious, believing his daughter would help him escape danger."
The forensic doctor was stunned for a long time, then suddenly stood up, utterly incredulous: "So, this is the real motive for the murder?"
His eyes widened as if he had heard something terrifying.
"Killing innocent people and setting up superstitious formations—not out of fear of his daughter being lonely, but to borrow fortune to overcome tribulation?!"
Xiao Jiang's smile was icy: "Otherwise, why exactly six years ago?"
The forensic doctor's lips trembled. After a long pause, he finally managed to utter, "Damn it, this guy surnamed Zhao is no human being!"
How much of the so-called love for one's daughter is genuine and how much is fake?
What Mr. Zhao truly loves is probably fame, fortune, and future prospects!
While the police and forensic doctor were discussing the matter, Ling Shu pulled the trembling Mu Ting and gestured for her to leave together.
Her voice was soft and compassionate: "Let's go, hand this over to the police, they will give your brother justice."
The bones and the formation have been brought back to light, so even if Steward Zhang wants to take the blame, it won't be that simple.
Mu Ting was somewhat lost in thought and subconsciously followed Ling Shu outside.
As she walked, she said softly, "My brother ran into Mr. Zhao by chance when he came to visit me at the Zhao family home."
"My brother is gentle and refined, and has always been popular with girls. He is very self-disciplined and focused on his studies, and has never even been in a relationship... That day I had a day off, and he came to the Zhao family to pick me up, and we happened to run into Mr. Zhao, who was about to leave..."
"Old Zhao was very interested in him and asked a lot of questions, even his birth date. My brother didn't think much of it, assuming that Old Zhao was just concerned about his elders, and told him everything without any reservations..."
Large teardrops fell and disappeared into the soil.
Her brother slept in this small greenhouse for six years, never seeing the light of day, suffering injustice and humiliation.
“He messaged me that day, saying he was coming to the Zhao family to find me, but I happened to be out that day. When I rushed back, I couldn’t contact him anymore. He just disappeared completely…”
And then I lay here for six years.
Mu Ting raised her hand to wipe away her tears, her voice filled with grievance: "Why, why... why my brother? What did he do wrong?"
Ling Shu stopped and turned to look at her, her expression serious: "Your brother did nothing wrong, he was just very unlucky."
It's very unlucky to encounter wolves like the Zhao family.
Just like the Sheng family in the original book, they were unlucky enough to be schemed against and betrayed by various people.
Unfortunately, Ling Shu could save the Sheng family, but she couldn't redeem an innocent soul who had died six years ago.
Being unlucky is being unlucky; it's not a mistake.
Those who truly err should be punished.
Ling Shu gripped Mu Ting's hand tightly: "The Zhao family is the one who did wrong, and they will pay the price."
Her firm attitude inspired Mu Ting, who lowered her hand and her eyes cleared somewhat.
"Yes, the Zhao family will pay the price!"
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Guan Mengxing was not near the small garden at this time.
She was timid and couldn't bear to look at dead people. When Zhao Li'en's coffin was dug out, she couldn't stand it. After saying goodbye to Ling Shu, she turned around and left first.
She was now wandering aimlessly around the Zhao family's house.
The Zhao family was in complete chaos, everyone was gripped by panic and preoccupied with their own survival, so no one cared about her.
She wandered around casually, enjoying the chaos and disorder of the Zhao family's home.
The suffering of one's enemy is truly refreshing to witness.
As Guan Mengxing passed a deserted corner, her ears twitched, and she suddenly heard whispers coming from the other side.
"Be more precise when you strike later, and remember to cover up the traces well."
"yes."
"Anyone who dares to bring misfortune to the Zhao family must pay the price. That place is their only way to pass through. Being killed by an accidental falling object is their bad luck."
"But, wouldn't it have a bad influence if they died in the Zhao family?"
"Impact? At this point, who cares about impact? The Zhao family always seeks revenge; this is the perfect opportunity to make a deterrent move! Besides, this was all an accident; what does it have to do with the Zhao family?"
"...I understand, I'll get on it right away."
Guan Mengxing has excellent hearing. At the exhibition, she overheard the conversation between the bad guys sent by Boss Zhao to attack her father and intervened in time.
This time, history has repeated itself.
She held her breath and cautiously peered out, only to see two black figures disappearing into the distance.
Just as she was about to catch up, a servant's voice suddenly came from behind her: "Miss, the full moon banquet is over, and the guests have left. Why are you still here?"
Guan Mengxing cursed silently in her heart.
She was just wandering around the Zhao family's house without anyone bothering her, so why are these busybodies showing up at this crucial moment?!
She turned her head and looked at the meddlesome servant behind her: "I came with Ling Shu, so of course I have to wait for Ling Shu to leave together."
Upon hearing Ling Shu's name, the maid's expression changed slightly, and she dared not speak.
Guan Mengxing turned around and hurriedly chased after him. However, in just a few seconds, the black figure had already disappeared.
No, she had to catch up and find out exactly where the Zhao family had made their move.
As thoughts raced through her mind, Guan Mengxing's steps quickened.
Finally, after passing through a corridor, she stopped and saw a dark figure standing not far ahead.
It was the same black outfit she had caught a glimpse of earlier.
The man, who had been facing away from her, slowly turned around after hearing her footsteps. He was wearing a black mask, revealing only a pair of clear, calm eyes.
No wonder he was so close to Mu Ting, turns out he's also a dog of the Zhao family!
Now that she'd been discovered, Guan Mengxing stopped trying to hide it and yelled, "You lackey! You dare to make a move here? Do you want to die?!"
The man in black frowned as he looked at her, seemingly recognizing her as well.
"You were also outside the greenhouse at the time. Who were you?"
Guan Mengxing spat, "You want to harm my own sister? Don't you know who I am? I'm your grandmother!"
She was furious and didn't want to waste words with him, so she rushed up and delivered a flying kick.
Whatever their schemes, let's fight first!
Unexpectedly, the man in black nimbly dodged her attack, and her kick missed its mark.
The man in black was completely absorbed in his drink.
After dodging Guan Mengxing's attack, he calmly considered Guan Mengxing's identity.
When he saw her outside the greenhouse, she was standing next to Ling Shu. That's why he asked her a few more questions, trying to find out if she was one of Ling Shu's people.
But Ling Shu shouldn't... have any biological sisters, right?
While he was pondering, Guan Mengxing kicked him again.
He is very agile and has considerable fighting ability.
Chenzui dodged again: "When have I ever harmed your sister? You're insane!"
Outside the greenhouse, besides Ling Shu, everyone else was from the Zhao family. He knew that Ling Shu hadn't brought any members of the Sheng family this time to ensure stability.
Could it be that this suddenly appearing crazy woman is a member of the Zhao family?
Are they relatives of the Zhao family?
No wonder people say he harmed her sister.
Having confirmed the other party's identity, he no longer held back, raising his hand to block Guan Mengxing's third wave of attacks, his tone cold: "You brought this upon yourselves, do you need others to harm you? You're a madman!"
"Pah, you lackey!"
Guan Mengxing was even angrier by his rebuttal, and with all her might, she raised her leg to attack, "What do you know, you lackey?"
He fell silent, completely absorbed in his own world.
The two sides have different positions and different paths, so there's nothing more to say.
He fought back with all his might, turning defense into offense, not only blocking her legs but also launching his fists forward to attack.
Guan Mengxing had practiced Taekwondo since childhood and had participated in several competitions, so she had rich practical experience. When she saw him attacking, she was not afraid and immediately reached out to block.
The two of them started fighting back and forth.
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Ling Shu handed Mu Ting over to the police, instructing them to take Mu Ting back for questioning. As a relative of the deceased, the police would likely ask Mu Ting for detailed information about what happened six years ago.
After saying goodbye to Mu Ting, Ling Shu felt relieved and slowly walked outside.
With what happened today, both Mr. Zhao and the housekeeper will definitely be taken away for investigation.
The Zhao family's meticulously organized full-moon banquet ended in this way; it truly is a case of karma coming full circle.
However, in Ling Shu's opinion, this was not enough, far from enough.
At least compared to the ending in the original book, what the Zhao family is experiencing now is far from enough.
As she walked, she pondered what methods she could use to make the Zhao family bear more of the burden.
"Dog, I don't think it's enough for the Zhao family to just be punished by law. But I can't think of any good solutions."
Sheng Yunshen thought to himself, "Given Old Zhao's personality, he probably won't admit defeat easily. I don't think this matter is settled yet."
Ling Shu tilted her head: "You mean, the Zhao family can still cause trouble?"
Sheng Yun Shen was somewhat worried: "Not only will he be able to cause trouble, but he might also come to hate the Sheng family. Old Zhao has a triad background, and he might use extreme methods to retaliate against the Sheng family."
Ling Shu was delighted: "That's good. I'm not afraid of him coming, I'm just afraid he won't come."
Sheng Yun Shen: "..."
No wonder she's the woman he loves; she's bold and arrogant.
Has someone gotten into a conflict with the Zhao family again?
She strode forward, bypassed the flowering trees that obscured the view, and finally saw the two people locked in fierce combat.
After seeing their faces clearly, Ling Shu rushed out speechlessly.
"Wait, wait! Stop fighting!"
Chen Zui was focused on dealing with the situation, but upon hearing Ling Shu's voice to stop him, he subconsciously stopped what he was doing.
Guan Mengxing immediately seized his weakness and kicked him hard in the arm.
Fortunately, Chenzui immediately rolled away to dodge, avoiding most of the force; otherwise, that kick would have been enough to break his arm.
He was covered in dust, stood up, and muttered under his breath, "Madman!"
Guan Mengxing stopped what she was doing and turned to look at Ling Shu: "Sister Shu, why won't you let me hit him? He's just a lackey of the Zhao family. I'm going to beat him until he begs for mercy!"
"Wait a minute." Ling Shu raised her hand. "Is there some misunderstanding?"
Guan Mengxing shook her head: "I heard it with my own ears. He and another lackey were plotting to ambush us on our way out, to cause us an accident as a warning to the Zhao family!"
She got angry when this was mentioned, and her toes twitched as if she was ready to kick forward at any moment.
The Zhao family is truly disgusting!
"Forehead……"
This is quite a misunderstanding. No wonder the two of them fought so fiercely, neither holding back at all.
Ling Shu looked at Chen Zui, then at Guan Mengxing, and explained sincerely, "Mengxing, this person is called Chen Zui. He is an employee of the Sheng family. I sent him to protect Mu Ting personally."
Guan Mengxing stared wide-eyed in surprise: "Huh?"
They fought and cursed each other for ages, only to find out they were attacking their own people?
This time, she really did mistake someone for someone else.
She raised her hand, clasped her hands in a gesture of respect, and readily admitted her mistake: "I'm sorry, I heard that someone wanted to harm my sister Shu, and I made a mistake in a moment of panic. I apologize."
Ignoring her apology, Chen Zui pressed on with a deep look in his eyes, "How does the Zhao family plan to ambush us?"
Guan Mengxing paused for a moment, thinking that this person was indeed a bit rude, no wonder she had gone so far as to fight with him earlier.
Rude men are the least likable.
She suppressed her temper and repeated what she had just heard.
Ling Shu pondered for a moment: "Throwing objects from a high-rise building? That's most likely happening at the main entrance."
She might walk out of the villa and get hit by something accidentally falling from upstairs. In short, with her reaction speed, there's nothing to worry about.
She was about to say it was fine and let them be when Guan Mengxing gritted her teeth and said, "I must catch the people who tried to lay a hand on me and teach them a lesson!"
Chen Zui raised her eyes slightly and said, "With your impulsive nature, I'm afraid you'll not only fail to catch the person, but you'll also alert them."
Guan Mengxing frowned deeply and immediately questioned, "What do you mean? Are you saying I'm not smart enough?"
Chenzui retorted, "Isn't that right? If I really were one of the two people plotting this, wouldn't you have already alerted them?"
"..."
Guan Mengxing pursed her lips, feeling even more displeased.
She knew, of course, that she was somewhat impulsive, but hearing it said by Chen Zui made her feel extremely uncomfortable.
"How about we make a bet? Let's see who can stop those bastards."
Does indulging in this unlikable, taciturn personality make you better than her?
Chen Zui remained unyielding: "No need for a bet, I will naturally stop it."
"Hmph." Guan Mengxing sneered, "Fine, I'd like to see what tricks you can pull to stop this."
Chen Zui didn't speak, nodded to Ling Shu, and turned to leave with a cold gaze.
They said they would stop it, and they did so without saying a word of nonsense.
Guan Mengxing watched him walk away, then turned to Ling Shu and said, "Sister Shu, where did you find this weirdo? He's so rude!"
Since they just started fighting, the other party should bear at least 20% of the responsibility.
Ling Shu was speechless: "Uh..."
If she says that he is Guan Mengxing's true love, would Guan Mengxing, who is currently furious, believe her?
Guan Mengxing gritted her teeth: "Don't try to persuade me, I'm really going to fight this dog, I have to get him to the top!"
After saying that, she turned around and headed in another direction. Her steps were so menacing that it didn't seem like she was going to stop the bad guys, but rather like she was going to kill someone.
Ling Shu stared in disbelief as she walked away, and it took her a while to react. She raised her hand and scratched her head, "Um... actually, you didn't need to stop them. These people couldn't hurt me at all..."
Neither of them gave her a chance to speak.
After standing there for a few seconds, Ling Shu's brows slowly furrowed, and she asked Sheng Yun Shen with some uncertainty, "Gouzi, in the original book, the two of them fell in love at first sight... This one... doesn't seem right."
In the original book, Chen Zui rescued Guan Mengxing from zombies the first time they met. Later, the two faced hordes of zombies together, experiencing countless dangers, escaping together, and successfully establishing an unbreakable revolutionary friendship.
When the two confessed their feelings to each other later, they both said that they fell in love with each other at first sight.
But now it seems...
This first impression definitely has nothing to do with liking someone.
Ling Shu was a little confused: "Didn't you say that no matter what happens in the world, people who are meant to love each other will eventually love each other? Don't you feel that something is wrong with this situation?"
She was somewhat moved when Sheng Yun Shen advised her with the words, "No matter what happens in the world, people who are meant to love each other will eventually love each other."
Now she's a little afraid to move.
"Hmm..."
Sheng Yun pondered for a moment, "Perhaps it's because the way we met changed that the two of us went from falling in love at first sight to becoming a bickering couple?"
Ling Shu twitched the corner of her mouth: "I don't know if you're happy or not, but I can tell you're my nemesis."
Sheng Yun Shen: "They've only just met, and they'll have many more opportunities to spend time together. Let's observe them further. People who can fall in love at first sight must be attracted to each other."
This is the only way for now.
Ling Shu sighed, "Alright."
She was about to slowly walk towards the door when a voice suddenly called out from behind: "Ling Shu".
It is Li Yin.
Turning back to look at Li Yin, Ling Shu was somewhat surprised: "You didn't leave?"
She thought that Li Yin had already left when the Zhao family was dispersing their guests.
Li Yin stood calmly, shook his head, and apologized somewhat abruptly: "I'm sorry, I wasn't of much help today."
From beginning to end, Ling Shu carried the entire game single-handedly, leaving him little room to perform.
Li Yin came here specifically to apologize to Ling Shu.
"No, no."
Ling Shu waved her hand, "You found Mu Ting, and you also helped arrange that policeman surnamed Jiang. How can you say you didn't help?"
Among the police officers who arrived at the scene, one happened to be from Wan City. He could immediately see the ghost marriage formation around the corpse, which was certainly no coincidence.
Li Yin did help, but he helped in secret, at the most crucial moment.
Li Yin looked at her gently: "If you had told me all this beforehand, you wouldn't have needed to come today."
For the Zhao family, the corpse buried in the greenhouse was the most deadly evidence.
Whoever uncovers this evidence will be a devastating blow to the Zhao family.
"Now that Mr. Zhao has been taken away for investigation, I'm worried that the Zhao family will retaliate against you."
Sheng Yun Shen actually said the same thing.
It seems that outstanding people have a lot in common: they all think a hundred steps ahead and can identify risks in advance.
Ling Shu suddenly drifted off into thought and said to Sheng Yun Shen in her mind, "If you had known him before, you two would probably have become very compatible friends."
Sheng Yun Shen smiled: "Is that so?"
It might have been possible before, but it's probably impossible now.
Because he and Li Yin both care about the same person.
A love rival has no right to be a friend.
Ling Shu snapped out of her daze and shook her head at Li Yin: "It's alright, I'll wait for them to come and retaliate. The Sheng family isn't so easy to break into. Thank you for reminding me, but you don't need to worry about me."
Li Yin pursed his lips.
He originally wanted to say that if Ling Shu was willing, she could come to the Li family, and he would provide her with protection so that she wouldn't get hurt in the slightest.
But he also knew that there was no need to say such things.
Swallowing back all his unspoken words, Li Yin simply nodded: "Okay, be careful, and don't hesitate to ask if you need anything."
He paused, then added, "Oh, by the way, I just accidentally discovered some mischievous little mice in the Zhao family's house, and I've caught them and handed them over to the police."
"oh."
Ling Shu nodded, then after a couple of seconds realized, "Huh? What little mouse?"
Li Yinyun smiled nonchalantly: "There are just some fools who overestimated themselves and tried to find an opportunity to hurt you. It's just their bad luck that my people ran into them."
Ling Shu looked thoughtful and frowned.
Could the little mice Li Yin mentioned be the two Guan Mengxing encountered?
So... the Zhao family members who were plotting behind the scenes have already been captured by Li Yin?
What about the bet between Guan Mengxing and Shen Zui?!
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