Chapter 195: 195
A helicopter descended on the helipad of Tian-Ci Sanatorium . Shentu Tian-Feng, Shentu Yi and two burly bodyguards jumped out of the helicopter and stepped quickly to the entrance of the building . The father-and-son duo could not help the expressions of excitement and glee on their faces but they were a little panicky too .
“Fu Chuan-Fu will soon be here; he’s coming by sea . We must get the bodies and take them away before he does,” said Shentu Yi .
Shentu Tian-Feng nodded . He turned back to the bodyguards following him and said, “When we see the corpses of Shentu Tian-Yin and that punk later, you guys take them to the helicopter straightaway . Don’t care about anything else . ”
“Understood,” said the bodyguards in one voice .
Shentu Tian-Feng let out a laugh . “The helicopter shall have a malfunction above the sea and the body of the chairperson of Vientaine Group, Shentu Tian-Yin will sink into the depths . Tomorrow’s headlines will all be about this, won’t it?”
Shentu Yi could not quell the excitement he felt . “That bitch is finally dead . This is great! Vientaine Group is ours!”
Shentu Tian-Feng quickened his steps . “Dad, the police will investigate for sure . Have you thought of how we’ll handle this?”
Shentu Yi snorted . “Investigate? I know nothing . Even if they suspect us, where’s their evidence? They won’t have corpses to investigate . Don’t worry, I’ll take care of this . Besides, Grandfather is willing to sacrifice for the Shentu clan too . Hang far back to observe and if it reaches that point, the old man will shoulder it all . Laws now make it so that an old man over 70 won’t get the death penalty . That old fart is just going to be switching to a different home for the elderly . ”
“Hahaha…” Shentu Tian-Feng was too happy to hold back his laugh .
The Chinese laws at that time indeed would not sentence an old man to death and his sentence would be lighter as well . With Shentu Wei-Ye acting as their last ace, the price of committing the crime was negligible, plus, Vientaine Group would fall into his hands . How could he not be happy about something like this?
Before they got close to the morgue, Wang Fang came rushing over, supporting Shentu Wei-Ye . The four of them met in the corridor with eyes full of joy and excitement .
“That little bitch and that punk’s corpses are in the morgue . I saw them myself - they were shot full of holes like a sieve and a tragic sight,” Wang Fang could not help saying .
“She deserved it . ” Shentu Yi had not one ounce of pity .
Shentu Wei-Ye sighed . “Stop talking about it . She was still of the blood of Shentu . She’s gone now; leave her some dignity . ”
Shentu Tian-Feng followed up with his own words . “Mother, Father, stop discussing it . This is also not the place to talk - the walls have ears . Let’s go to the morgue and take a look . ”
Four Shentus and two burly bodyguards quickly came to the door of the morgue .
Several people were at the door, including Jin Zhen-Huan .
“Who are you? What are you doing here?” asked one of the hotel security staff .
Shentu Yi was spoke aggressively, “I am Shentu Tian-Yin’s Second Uncle . This is her grandfather! Get out of my way!”
The security staff did not dare stand in his way after hearing that they were Shentu Tian-Yin’s Second Uncle and grandfather; he stood aside .
Jin Zhen-Huan blocked the way .
“You too, out of the way!” said Shentu Yi angrily .
Jin Zhen-Huan said, “Butler Fu has instructed that we have to wait for him before…”
Before he could finish, Shentu Yi interrupted, “What dog-shit butler is this? I’m firing him now! And you - you’re fired too . Scram!”
Anything Jin Zhen-Huan had to say was unsaid as the two burly bodyguards grabbed him by the arms and shoved him aside savagely .
The medical staff led by Dean Zhang did not dare speak after witnessing that scene .
Shentu Yi pushed the morgue door open and Wang Fang and Shentu Tian-Feng followed, supporting Shentu Wei-Ye . The two bodyguards went in too and shut the door behind them .
Jin Zhen-Huan went to a corner and pulled out his phone to make a call…
In the morgue, two mortuary beds were placed in the centre of the room . Cold air blew, bringing with it an eerie feeling and bone-chilling cold .
The two mortuary beds were covered by white sheets and the bodies underneath could not be seen . However, the body shapes of a man and a woman were still clearly visible . Shentu Tian-Yin’s breasts made big mounds in the sheets and were very obvious .
Wang Fang walked over and pulled the sheets off Shentu Tian-Yin, exposing her face and upper body . She then pulled at the sheets over Xia Lei, revealing his face and upper body .
There was blood everywhere on Xia Lei and Shentu Tian-Yin’s bodies . The blood had dried up and become dark red . Both of them had several bullet holes in their chests and from the looks of the position of the bullet entry points, both had bullets in their lungs and hearts . Wounds like these made one believe that they were long-dead .
“Tian-Yin, why didn’t you just hand over Vientaine Group? You’re just a single woman and you’d have to marry sooner or later . You should be staying at home to tend to husband and children . ” Shentu Wei-Ye sighed and shook his head . “You wouldn’t have ended up this way if you’d just handed over Vientaine Group . Forget it, you’re already gone . Grandfather doesn’t want to say any more . I forgive you for the mistakes you made . Be at peace on your journey at life’s end . Your Second Uncle will take good care of your father; you don’t have to worry . Don’t blame your Second Uncle or Tian-Feng either . They did this for the good of our Shentu clan . ”
“You’re so kind, Grandfather,” said Wang Fang .
Shentu Tian-Feng went to Shentu Tian-Yin’s side, a faint sneer on his face . “Tian-Yin, don’t call your Big Brother vicious - you forced my hand . I didn’t have anything to say to you but you’re departed now so I should say my goodbyes as your Big Brother . Didn’t you like the sea? Big Brother will fulfil your wish and let the sea be your final home . ”
He gestured when he was done speaking . The bodyguards walked forward and covered Shentu Tian-Yin and Xia Lei with the sheets again, then pushed the two mortuary beds towards the exit .
Shentu Yi opened the door .
Dean Zhang, who was watching the door, grew anxious . “Where are you taking the corpses?”
“She is of the Shentu clan and the fallen leaf must return home, so she is going home,” said Shentu Wei-Ye .
“This…” Dean Zhang looked troubled . “She died here, and it’s the middle of the night - the police haven’t sent anyone over to investigate yet . How can you take the bodies away? How about this - wait for the police to do their investigations before you take them away tomorrow . ”
“How does this concern you?” Shentu Tian-Feng glared at Dean Zhang . “I’m taking my Little Sister home . The police can come investigate at my home! Get out of my way, all of you!”
Dean Zhang remained in the door and refused to budge .
Shentu Wei-Ye smashed at him with his crutches . “You brat! Scram, or I’ll bash my head on you!”
These words were most effective and there was no need for the bodyguards Shentu Tian-Feng had brought . Dean Zhang and the hospital staff stood aside .
“You take Tian-Yin back . Leave things here to me,” said Shentu Wei-Ye .
“Let’s go . ” Shentu Tian-Feng did not want to waste a single minute .
At that moment, a voice suddenly came from one of the mortuary beds . “Where are you thinking of bringing me?”
“Who’s talking?” Shentu Tian-Feng did not realise that the voice was coming from the mortuary bed .
The bodyguard pushing Xia Lei turned white and pointed at the mortuary bed in front of him . “It, it’s . . . . ”
“Are you stupid?” Shentu Tian-Feng said angrily, “How can a corpse speak? Push it away, quick!”
At this moment, another voice came from under the white sheets . “Young Master Tian-Feng, are you going to push me into the sea to feed the fishes? Oh, how cruel of you . Killing me wasn’t enough - you have to feed me to the fishes too . I’ll settle the score with you, even if I’m in the netherworld . ”
The words were heard loud and clear by Shentu Tian-Feng . His handsome face drained of colour .
Shentu Yi and Wang Fang were also scared silly and they stood, stupefied and mute .
Shentu Wei-Ye was the bravest . He prodded at Xia Lei with one of his crutches to see if he was dead .
Xia Lei grabbed the crutch and sat up, flipping the sheet away . He stuck his tongue out at Shentu Wei-Ye .
“Ah-” Shentu Wei-Ye stumbled in fright and fell to the floor .
Xia Lei raised his other hand, revealing a mobile phone . The conversation between Shentu Tian-Feng, Shentu Yi, Shentu Wei-Ye and Wang Fang had been recorded .
Shentu Tian-Feng then realised something and his voice trembled, “You, you… You’re not dead!”
“It’s not just me . ” Xia Lei reached to flip the sheet off Shentu Tian-Yin’s body next to him .
Shentu Tian-Yin lay quietly on the mortuary bed with tears dripping from the corners of her eyes and two glittering trails of tears down her cheeks . The four people of the Shentu clan, including her grandfather, had not shed a single tear at their ‘last goodbye’ and not uttered a single word of apology . Instead, they had discussed how they would be rid of her body . How could she not cry with heartache at something like this?
Seeing Shentu Tian-Yin cry silently, Shentu Yi and Wang Fang seemed to have lost the bones in their bodies and both thumped to the floor like sacks of soft mud .
“Argh-” Shentu Tian-Feng suddenly let out a roar and lunged at Shentu Tian-Yin like a madman . He had lost all reason; he thought he would still have some hope if he finished off Shentu Tian-Yin .
Before he could touch Shentu Tian-Yin, Xia Lei jumped up from the mortuary bed and kicked him in the face .
Bam! Shentu Tian-Feng crashed to the ground, face-up . His nose was crooked and front teeth gone . However, he did not seem to feel the pain as he shouted, “I won’t lose! I won’t lose! This is not real, this is not real…”
Shentu Wei-Ye crawled to his feet and went shakily to Shentu Tian-Yin . He suddenly swung his hand in a slap aiming for Shentu Tian-Yin .
Shentu Tian-Yin caught Shentu Wei-Ye’s hand and looked at him tearfully .
“You bitch! How could you set this sort of trap for me, and your Second Uncle’s family!” said Shentu Wei-Ye angrily, “How can I, Shentu Wei-Ye, have a granddaughter like you! Why didn’t you die? Why?!”
“Grandfather,” Shentu Tian-Yin said quietly, “This is my last time calling you ‘Grandfather’ . I shall have no ‘Grandfather’ from now on . I do not have a cruel grandfather like you . ”
Shentu Tian-Yin tossed Shentu Wei-Ye’s hand aside . She hopped down from the mortuary bed and walked to Xia Lei . She looked at him and paused, then suddenly flung herself in his arms, burrowed her head in his shoulder and let out loud sobs .
Xia Lei patted her gently on the back and said in gentle consolation, “Don’t cry, don’t cry… It’s all over . Tomorrow will be better, believe me . ”
Shentu Wei-Ye stood frozen on the spot . He seemed to have aged ten years in an instant .
Two helicopters came thundering down from the sky . One had the markings of the police while the other carried Fu Chuan-Fu and the brothers Pak Tai-Ji and Pak Can-Lie . All that remained was the simple matter of handing the criminals over to them and the police .
It was like a scene from a movie - the police coming to apprehend the already-subdued bad guys while the lead actor and lead actress hugged each other, then the movie ends with them having a passionate kiss…
The only thing missing was that passionate kiss; that deeply moving kiss .
Xia Lei did not do so, however, because he knew well that this was reality and not a movie . He would do it though, if the person in his arms was Liang Si-Yao . He could even…
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