Anxiang

Chapter 14

Cheng Yuan sat on the big bed, lay down slowly on his side, closed his eyes, and stroked the pillows and the bed where his father had slept with his hands. In the scene of parting from his father in [-], his memory of his father was stranded before he was six years old.These years, Cheng's family has been ups and downs, and his father has endured with difficulty. He...he must have had a hard time!Thinking of this, Cheng Yuan couldn't help but burst into tears.

Suddenly, Cheng Yuan felt something between the pillow and the bed. He stood up and opened his eyes. It was an empty medicine bottle. He remembered the conversation with Dr. Smith, so he quickly put the empty medicine bottle into his pocket.

17.distraught

Cheng Yuan sent the empty medicine bottle to Dr. Smith, and the results came out soon.Cheng Yuan turned on his laptop and made a video call with the doctor.The doctor said on the screen: "Unfortunately, we found no problems in the medicine you sent for inspection. However, in that empty medicine bottle, there was a residue of thallium."

"Thallium? What is this?"

The doctor explained: "Thallium is a rare chemical, and cases of thallium poisoning are not common in the world, so it is easy to be misdiagnosed, so the mortality rate is extremely high. In addition, thallium is not a common drug, only experimental If the vial really came from your father's side, then the cause of his death is indeed suspicious."

Cheng Yuan gritted his teeth and said bitterly: "Sure enough, I guessed right, Dad was really murdered!"

The doctor continued: "I reviewed your father's medical records and discussed with relevant experts. They also felt that it was very similar to chronic thallium poisoning. I suggest you obtain a hair sample from the patient for further testing."

Cheng Yuan said anxiously: "No, I will know the result soon. My father's funeral will be held tomorrow. I really can't wait any longer!"

The doctor comforted: "Don't worry, I have a friend in Malaysia who is also an expert in this field. I will get in touch with him and ask him to wait for your hair sample to arrive in the laboratory!"

Cheng Yuan said firmly: "Doctor, tell him to wait for me, I'll send it over overnight!" Cheng Yuan closed the computer, went to his father's bedroom, collected a few hairs, got in the car and left in a hurry.

The second sister just came back from Uncle Seven. She knew that Cheng Yuan still refused to accept the title of Mr. Cheng. Now Cheng Yuan can only be said to be a nominal heir, and he is still thinking about going back to the United States!The second sister found Qi Shu, hoping that Qi Shu could come forward to persuade Cheng Yuan.Unexpectedly, Uncle Qi refused flatly, and said to the second sister righteously: "The successor of the Cheng family should be a Cheng family who has a strategy and is willing to take responsibility. I don't bother to do such a thing as adding a yellow robe to a little hairy child, and I can't do it." !” The second sister was very disappointed when she heard this.As soon as she got out of the car, she saw Cheng Yuan driving away in a hurry. The second sister was a little worried, so she quickly got into the car and told the driver: "Quick, follow that car."

The waves beat against the shore, more recklessly in the dark night.Cheng Yuan got off the car and walked quickly towards a speedboat parked on the shore.

The second sister chased after her in a car, got out of the car and shouted loudly while running: "A Yuan, stop! Where are you going at this late?"

Cheng Yuan was stunned, turned around and said anxiously: "Second Sister, don't stop me."

The second sister stopped him and said angrily: "Look at your watch, it is already eleven o'clock at night, and the funeral is only ten hours away! You must not leave Jinchan Island at this time! Dad's funeral cannot be without you tomorrow!"

Cheng Yuan gritted his teeth and pushed the second sister away, saying, "I'm sorry!" He stepped onto the speedboat with one step.

The second sister rushed forward, pulled the speedboat in the sea, and begged hysterically: "No, A Yuan, you can't go! I promise you, you don't have to be Mr. Cheng, you can go back to the United States to do whatever you want, But you are the only son of the Cheng family, so you have to attend Dad's funeral!"

Cheng Yuan made up his mind and ordered: "Start the boat." Turning to look at the second sister standing in the sea, he said loudly: "I will come back as soon as possible!"

The speedboat set off a huge wave and overturned the second sister in the sea.The second sister got up, chased after her weakly, and finally fell into the sea crying, crying and cursing: "You bastard, you bastard!"

Panting, Cheng Yuan rushed to the testing center, handed the hair sample to the doctor's friend, and said anxiously: "This is the hair sample I want to send for testing, and I want to know the result as soon as possible."

The doctor's friend opened the box, picked up the hair with tweezers, looked at the light, and said: "Okay, I will go to the machine for inspection immediately, but the results will come out in four hours."

Cheng Yuan looked at his watch and said anxiously: "I have to go back to attend the funeral. We will call in four hours!"

After finishing all this work, it was already dawn, and Cheng Yuan ran to the street to take a taxi, wondering if God was against him, and there was no empty car after stopping for a long time.Cheng Yuan ran swiftly on the street. At a crossroads, Cheng Yuan, who was sweating profusely, suddenly stopped and stopped. The large LCD TV opposite was broadcasting live: "...Today, the funeral of Mr. Cheng Ren, the third generation head of the Cheng Group Held in Jinchan Island. During the 30 years in charge of the Cheng Group, Mr. Cheng Ren turned the tide and consolidated the long-renowned Cheng Empire. Mr. Cheng Ren died young due to illness. Due to the influence of his group in the Chinese society, Therefore, there are many people who went to the island to mourn, including many dignitaries and celebrities from various countries and the main leaders of large consortiums in various Chinese areas. The one who attended the funeral on behalf of the government was the current State Councilor Mr. Not going back.

Standing in the middle of the passing crowd, Cheng Yuan was thrown upside down. He knelt down powerlessly, tears streaming down his face.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the cell phone in Cheng Yuan's arms suddenly rang, and it was a call from the doctor's friend.

"How is it? Doctor? Has the result come out?" Cheng Yuan suppressed his emotions and asked calmly.

"The results of the hair test came out. Your guess is correct. Your father did die of chronic thallium poisoning..."

All the uproar stopped, Cheng Yuan's eyes were astonished and hated, and his heart was violently agitated. At this moment, he was like a lonely and angry wolf among the crowd.

Cheng Yuan dragged his coat and disheveled hair, walked to his father's tombstone with heavy steps, knelt down weakly, and put his head on the marble tombstone.He only has hatred in his heart now.Looking at the photo of his father on the tombstone, he persevered and did not cry.

Second Sister, Seventh Uncle, Lida and Pippi walked behind him at some point, and they all looked at him fixedly, as if he was an alien visitor.

Cheng Yuan stood up silently and stood in front of them expressionlessly.

The second sister was emotional, and Cheng Yuan's actions not only disappointed her, but also made her very angry.She stepped forward and slapped Cheng Yuan severely, pointing at Cheng Yuan and shouting loudly: "I will never forgive you in this life, and neither will Dad! No!"

Uncle Qi interceded: "Forget it! Put on your clothes quickly, before the press release is sent out, add a new photo of the news! The news about Mr. Cheng's funeral cannot be without his own son!"

Cheng Yuan put on the black dress numbly and passively, the spotlight hit his face, and he closed his eyes in pain.

Cheng Yuan sat on the beach, watching the waves rolling up layer by layer, lost in thought.If it was said that his father was sorry for him before the age of 16, then now, he is the one who is sorry for his father, and he still has the kind of guilt that can never be redeemed.He secretly made up his mind that he must do something for his father.

At some point, Lida came up behind him and said softly, "A Yuan, since you left, why did you come back?"

Cheng Yuan still looked at the sea, and asked back: "Why don't you come back? I'm still Mr. Cheng! Isn't it?"

Lida sat down, stretched out trembling hands to touch Cheng Yuan's face, and said sadly: "I know you must have your own reasons, don't be too sad, okay? You have lost a lot of weight these days!"

Cheng Yuan looked at Lida moved, grabbed her hand and nodded silently: "Thank you, Lida!"

Lida put Cheng Yuan's head in her arms and stroked it, as if she was talking to herself: "You said that we are good friends forever!" No one knew how Lida got here all these years. Just like Xiao Jin 100 years ago, living in waiting.But now that Cheng Yuan is back, she is very entangled. Seeing Cheng Yuan unhappy, her heart is broken.

At this time, Pippi appeared behind them, watching the scene gloomyly, frustrated.He went to a remote corner and called Cheng Yuan, "Uncle! Seventh uncle and second aunt told you to go back and said they have something to tell you." He hung up the phone and kicked the nearby tree hard.

In the living room, Seventh Uncle and Second Sister were sitting opposite Cheng Yuan.

The second sister said with a stern face: "According to the usual practice, a welcome reception will be held in the name of the family tomorrow night to entertain friends and business guests from afar. As the successor of the Cheng family, you will represent the Cheng family at the reception. Thank you from the guests; I want to discuss the cooperation intention with Mr. Ji from the mainland; I want to meet with the representatives of the banks of the six countries..."

Cheng Yuan interrupted the second sister and said, "Understood, I want to see the guest list."

Uncle Qi, who had been silent all this time, turned his head, looked at Cheng Yuan suspiciously, and murmured in his heart, didn't this kid not want to be Mr. Cheng, why did he suddenly care about this?He found that Cheng Yuan was also looking at him, cleared his throat and stood up and said, "Okay! Things will be arranged like this, I'll go first."

Connie, a reporter from "Nanya Daily", wanted to do an exclusive interview with Wu Yue. On this day, she found Wu Yue, and the two sat in the coffee shop.

Connie asked Wu Yue: "Do you agree? Let me do an exclusive interview with you."

Wu Yue said embarrassingly: "I checked the newspapers. The little boy in Australia and the one in the United States both upheld the original judgment because they did an exclusive interview and angered the court."

"Then, you think so too?"

Wu Yue said irritably: "I didn't think so, this matter is too inexplicable."

Connie flicked the newspaper in her hand and said, "Think about it, there are not many opportunities to be noticed, and the death of such a big business tycoon will only occupy the front page for a day."

Wu Yue took the newspaper and glanced at it. On the front page of the newspaper was: "The business tycoon passed away, and the heir of the family returned from overseas." Next to it was Cheng Yuan's photo.

Wu Yue looked at Cheng Yuan's photo in surprise, and said loudly, "It's him, it's him!"

Connie was taken aback, and quickly asked, "What is him?"

Wu Yue said excitedly: "It is he who gave us the first-class ticket, and his marijuana! He is the one who harmed us!"

Connie's eyes lit up, she leaned over, pointed to Cheng Yuan's photo and asked, "Are you sure? Do you know who he is?"

Wu Yue asked suspiciously: "Who?"

"This is the only heir of the Cheng family, one of the few billionaires in Asia, and the pillar of Southeast Asia's economy."

Wu Yue carefully looked at the photo, nodded with certainty, and said firmly, "That's right, it's him!"

Connie calculated the value of this news, and she said to Wu Yue: "I can help you find him, but there is something to say up front, we need to reach a consensus."

"Tell me, what conditions do you want?"

Connie smiled and said, "The condition is very simple. The successor of the Cheng family, a business tycoon in Southeast Asia, has secretly hidden marijuana. If this matter is revealed, everyone will get rich. Your exclusive interview can only be given to me."

Wu Yue nodded without hesitation and said, "As long as you help me find him, anything will do."

Connie asked Wu Yue cautiously: "Do you want to confirm again?"

Wu Yue said: "No need. I won't admit the wrong person."

Connie stared at Wu Yue for a long time, as if she had made up her mind, and said, "It's better that you're right, or we're both finished."

Wu Yue nodded: "I'm right."

"There is a reception at their house, I'll get you a ticket, let's go together!"

Connie got a reporter ticket for Wu Yue, and the two came to the entrance of the reception.Wu Yue was a little scared, so Connie pulled Wu Yue, and she followed passively.

The security guards checking the credentials at the gate politely scanned the credentials of the journalists.

Connie handed over the ID: "Connie, thank you."

When it was Wu Yue's turn, she said like an endorsement: "Reporter from "Taixi Daily"..." She couldn't remember the name of the reporter for a while, and wanted to check the ID, but Connie snatched it and handed it to the security personnel.

After the security personnel checked, they said to the two: "Please take a rest in the reception hall, the press release will be delivered soon. Please."

Connie said anxiously: "It says on the invitation that we are reporters attending the dinner."

The security personnel smiled politely: "It's a temporary decision, please understand."

The two had no choice but to come to the reception hall.

Seaside villa, grand reception.

The Cheng family's thank you reception is about to begin. The stage, band, and white-clothed waiters shuttle back and forth. The sound of music and the sound of the sea are superimposed. The sea breeze blows the candlelight on the table, showing a gentle side at night.

One end of the long table was empty, Second Sister, Seventh Uncle, Lida and important guests sat on both sides, and Pippi stood behind Seventh Uncle.

The second sister anxiously looked at the empty seat of Cheng Yuan, and said anxiously to the seventh uncle: "He won't come again, will he?"

Uncle Seven calmly raised his glass to Mr. Ji who was opposite him, and then whispered: "It's a blessing, not a disaster, and it's a disaster that can't be avoided!"

The second sister gave Uncle Qi a hard look, and sometimes felt that the old man's sarcastic remarks were really annoying.

Lida suddenly became excited, and looked at the entrance of the reception, only to see Cheng Yuan, who had a completely new look, walked into the venue with the help of State Councilor Ma Kuina in a graceful manner.All the guests stood up, applauded them, and watched them walk towards the long table.Only Uncle Seven didn't stand up, squinting his eyes at the scene, applauding again and again, his eyes shone with an unpredictable cold light.

Lida, who was dressed up, clapped gracefully, made eye contact with Cheng Yuan, and blushed a little.She likes to see Cheng Yuan domineering, that way, she feels that he has never been sad.

Cheng Yuan made a gesture, the band on the stage stopped, and the guests also fell silent. He held up his glass and delivered a speech: "Today is the first seven days since my father passed away. I believe that his old man's spirit in heaven has not gone far. He was looking at me there, looking forward to me!" Cheng Yuan paused, and then said, "Father will be very happy to see so many friends who love and miss him gathered here! Here, I would like to thank Mr. Maquina, Mr. Ji, and all the guests today, thank you everyone! Cheers!" Lida looked at Cheng Yuan intently from below, with a happy smile on her face.

Cheng Yuan toasted, and Maquina looked at each other meaningfully, and motioned to the villa behind, and Maquina nodded slightly.

The band began to play a relaxing and soothing tune, and the guests toasted and chatted with each other.Ma Kuina got up and left the reception. Cheng Yuan looked around and then got up and left.

Wu Yue and Connie stood irritably in the bathroom, Wu Yue threw the card on the sink and complained: "It's the same as having no card, you can't get in."

At this moment, a woman in exaggerated clothes ran in with two people, and the woman hurriedly said: "Hurry up! Hurry up! The performance is about to start." They pushed Wu Yue aside and began to change clothing.This woman is the singer invited to the reception tonight.

One of the singer's assistants casually put the card on the sink, mixing it with Wu Yue's card, and they didn't care, they quickly touched up the singer's makeup and tidied up her clothes.

Wu Yue stared at the two cards on the table, slowly squeezed over, and took the singer's card.Wu Yue came to the entrance of the reception again, and handed the singer's key card to the security personnel of the banquet. The key card was swiped on the machine, and the personnel's identity and number appeared.

The guard looked at Wu Yue's clothes suspiciously. Wu Yue felt that something was wrong, so she looked down at her feet and said nothing.

The security guard was still hesitating, and someone shouted in the pager: "Has 46C arrived yet?"

The security guard checked again and replied loudly: "Here we are, we are here!" He quickly let Wu Yue in, then shook his head and said to himself, "Big singer? It doesn't look like it!"

Connie, who was chasing after her, was stopped by the security guard, but she didn't dare to shout, she covered her mouth in astonishment, and stared round her eyes.Wu Yue turned around and made a face at Connie, and walked in carelessly.

As soon as Wu Yue entered the arena, she was dragged onto the stage by the emcee. The emcee said unhappily, "Miss Mi, what are you playing? It's been a long time in the cold, hurry up!"

(End of this chapter)