Chapter 160 Some Unjustly Accused Younger Brothers
Tu Yao withdrew her hand, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "...Then I'll tell you."
Xu Chi raised an eyebrow slightly, twirled his empty fingers, and said helplessly, "Go ahead and speak, I'm listening."
Tu Yao nodded and recounted every meeting and conversation she had with Jiang Peng over the past few days in great detail, almost word for word.
She recalled the scene at the auction, where this middle-aged man, who usually appeared the most gentle and kind, lost his instinctive rationality for a string of Buddhist prayer beads.
"Most people have only one belief, but he believes in so many religions at the same time."
"Moreover, compared to other people's ordinary reliance on faith, I think he's more like grasping at a straw; he's afraid."
Just then, a commercial vehicle pulled up outside the hospital.
Tu Yao glanced over instinctively and blinked: "...It's Jiang Peng's car."
Two young men dressed as secretaries got out of the car, carrying several square sandalwood boxes, and quickly walked into the hospital.
Tu Yao said softly, "I guess those are all idols he invited."
...
A dozen minutes ago, members of the Jiang family were successively moved to VIP wards.
Compared to the others, Jiang Peng suffered the most severe injury, with his right hand in a cast, leaving him almost unable to move.
But at this moment, he is stringing his Buddhist prayer beads.
Seeing him sweating profusely from the pain, his movements labored and stiff, the secretary beside him couldn't help but advise, "Mr. Jiang, let me help you with the skewering."
"No! I have to do it myself!"
"Please bring out all the statues of the gods for me, and remember to treat them with utmost respect!"
The secretary had no choice but to bring out the statues one by one.
After finally stringing the Buddhist prayer beads, Jiang Peng limped off the bed.
Amidst the swirling smoke, they devoutly bowed one by one.
This scene was both comical and bizarre.
...
Tu Yao quickly pulled Xu Chi's hand and retreated, and the two returned to the floor where Madam Jiang lived.
"Just like that, he does the same thing at auctions."
Xu Chi's eyes also darkened.
The degree of fear a person experiences stems from their cognition.
The more you know, the more concrete the manifestations of fear become.
Jiang Peng's reaction was more like witnessing a scene that he deeply believed in and was terrified of.
He looked at the girl beside him and said softly, "You just said you think he's involved in the shipwreck?"
"Do you believe that the shipwreck back then was not an accident, but rather involved some rather strange external factors?"
"Then he was hit by Jiang Peng, which is why he ended up like this."
Tu Yao was stunned.
She knew Xiaochi was smart, but she seemed to be frighteningly smart, and she hadn't said anything yet...
and……
"...Don't you think my guess is strange?"
Xu Chi chuckled lightly, "But didn't I say that I would believe whatever you say?"
"Moreover, such a guess is logical, and most people wouldn't think of this."
He leaned forward slightly and praised earnestly, "Tu Xiaomao, I'm amazed by your intelligence."
Before me was a gaze that held no doubt, a gaze that was devout, gentle, and trusting.
Tu Yao was even more stunned.
She blinked, and for a moment, she blushed unexpectedly.
She subconsciously touched her ear, and couldn't help but whisper, "...Really...really?"
Koike didn't find her strange; in fact, she thought she was clever...
Xu Chi suppressed a laugh and patted her head... He was also charmed by her cuteness.
"right."
He continued seriously, "So, can you tell me what you want to do?"
This time, Tu Yao spoke without hesitation: "I want to know what he saw back then."
Xu Chi smiled. "It's simple. Under normal circumstances, when pushed to the brink, even the biggest secret will be revealed."
“You have created the perfect opportunity for Madam Jiang. Now, the old lady alone will be enough to drive him from his material circumstances to a desperate situation.”
Tu Yao looked up and added, "However, in his case, we still need to attack him on a psychological level."
"His mental weaknesses are even easier to exploit."
She humbly asked, "For example, when he is at his weakest, which is now, take away all his idols?"
He shook his head, "Not now, tonight!"
Xu Chi narrowed his eyes, looking into her bright eyes, and finally couldn't resist reaching out his hand again.
Just before touching it, I had no choice but to let it go.
...You're so clever, Tu Xiaomao.
Why didn't I meet her sooner?
"May I?"
He chuckled and nodded. "Of course."
As soon as she finished speaking, Tu Yao let out a long sigh of relief.
She looked up and said earnestly, "Xiao Chi, thank you. Every time I talk to you, I feel... um... suddenly enlightened!"
She can find all the information, but she needs someone to help her sort it out slowly and give her some support.
She only needs a little, but Koike always seems to give her the greatest support.
Upon hearing this, Xu Chi suddenly composed himself.
After a moment of silence, "...So Tu Xiaomao, in the future, could you please tell me before you do anything?"
His tone remained casual, but his eyes betrayed a subtle unease.
Tu Yao was taken aback.
"...Just like last time when you wanted to seize Lin Qiuping's company, tell me immediately, instead of you risking your life while I can only passively find out, is that alright?"
He always had a habit of controlling things in advance, but he was always an exception when it came to Tu Yao.
Because nobody knows what she might do next.
You never know when you might bravely and fearlessly embark on an adventure.
Just like today's auction.
He wouldn't try to control Tu Yao, but he wanted the right to know and share the burden as a good friend.
Tu Yao stared at him blankly.
After a moment, he asked suspiciously, "...So, you actually came here today specifically to see me?"
Before he could answer, Tu Yao suddenly grabbed his arm.
Xu Chi wore a custom-made black shirt today, which made the skin on her wrists appear even paler.
Tu Yao decisively rolled up a section of her sleeve.
Sure enough, my arm was clean, without a single needle mark.
Tu Yao couldn't help but look up, a little helpless: "Xiao Chi, you can just say it directly, don't joke about your body."
The young man showed no embarrassment at being exposed; instead, a smile appeared on his lips.
"Are you going to take me for a medical check-up? I'm here today..."
Hey! What are you doing?!
Before he could finish speaking, he was instantly interrupted by an excited voice!
Xu Chi: ...
Tu Yao quickly turned her head.
On the other side of the corridor, before Nan Ke and Lin Yue could stop her, Tu Chaoxi strode towards them with a stern face!
"Tu Xiaomao! What are you doing! Where did you touch him!"
Tu Yao was startled by the shout and instinctively let go of his hand, looking completely bewildered.
"I...I didn't do anything!"
"Brother, what happened to you..."
The next second, Tu Chaoxi grabbed him and pulled him over!
Tu Chaoxi glared menacingly at the seemingly harmless young man in front of her, and instinctively rolled up her sleeves, ready to rush forward!
Startled, Tu Yao quickly grabbed him and hugged him tightly!
"Hey, brother!!! What are you doing! Did you and Xiaochi have a fight?!"
"Koike! You go first,"
Thinking of something, he quickly turned around and loudly promised, "I promise you!"
Tu Chaoxi: ? ? ? ?
His eyes widened instantly, and he turned to question, "Agreed to what? Tu Xiaomao, what did you promise???"
Across from him, Xu Chi suppressed a laugh and said, "Okay, you go home first. Leave tonight's business to me."
Tu Yao: "Then be careful!"
Back and forth, Tu Chaoxi couldn't get a word in edgewise.
Behind him, Lin Yue couldn't help but tug at Nan Ke's sleeve, and said blankly, "Second brother, eldest brother is like a Milky Way."
Nan Ke: ...
Tu Chaoxi: ? ? ? ?
Tu Chaoxi instantly exploded, "Xu Chi! Stop right there! Don't run away!"
Tu Yao quickly hugged him tightly, "Hey! Brother! Calm down!"
"Koike! Let's go!"
The scene descended into complete chaos.
Nan Ke rubbed his temples and turned to look at him with a helpless expression: "...Third brother, next time, try not to talk."
Lin Yue: "...Oh."
...
On the other side, Xu Cang came to greet his younger brother as usual that evening, but no one answered several video calls.
It was late at night when I finally called him back.
Xu Cang had just finished a meeting, picked up the phone casually, and without looking up, said in a deep voice:
"Your three thousand tons of scrap iron and steel have arrived at the port. What are you going to do with them?"
There was no response from the other side for a long time, but the crisp sounds of collisions rang out one after another.
Xu Cang couldn't help but look up and saw a row of complete statues of gods on the screen.
Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism... all kinds of religions are available.
Xu Cang slowly frowned: "Why are there so many statues of gods? Where did you get them?"
Xu Chi raised an eyebrow: "Just stole it."
Xu Cang: ? ? ? ?
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