Chapter 71: I Don't Help a Holy Mother
"What do you mean? What do you mean my mother was handed over to them? Be clearer!" Chen Yao shook Chen Shilei forcefully, screaming herself hoarse, all traces of her usual arrogant image gone!
"According to our information, when your mother was found, she was already dead. Her clothes were in disarray, and it was obvious that she had suffered inhuman torture before she died!" Ah Lian explained in a low voice. Although she knew these words might be cruel, for the sake of Chen Feng's plan, she had to say them. She had to let Chen Yao know the truth!
"Why? Why would you do this? That was your son and daughter-in-law! Why didn't you just kill us, too?" Although Chen Yao had already guessed the answer, hearing Ah Lian's words still drove her into a frenzy. She beat on Chen Shilei with her hands, screaming hoarsely until, exhausted and weak, she fell backward again!
Fortunately, Zhou Fan caught her and helped her into a chair!
"When I learned the truth back then, I broke down just like you. I couldn't believe it was real!" Chen Feng said with a bitter smile. He turned to see Zhou Fan smoking, lit a cigarette for himself, and sat down beside him, speaking as if to himself, "Afterward, with Ah Lian's help, I started to investigate, little by little!"
"Can you guess why he killed my father and my uncle?" Chen Feng sneered. "Because he's not worthy of being a father. When he found out he didn't have much time left to live, he was so desperate to prolong his life that he found someone who practiced the Witchcraft and Gu Technique. Then, he made a promise to them—to use his own grandson and granddaughter in exchange for their help in planting a Gu!"
"Then, he had life-devouring Gu Insects planted in my father and second uncle, and the life force they consumed was transferred to him. When my father and uncle discovered this one after the other, he ruthlessly murdered them!"
"And I, as the Chen Family's eldest grandson, naturally had a Gu planted in me. From that day forward, my life was no longer my own. Fortunately, I later met Ah Lian, who also knows the Witchcraft and Gu Technique. She consulted with her clan elders and helped me temporarily suppress the Gu Insect's backlash!" Chen Feng paused here, took a drag from his cigarette, and cast a seemingly unintentional glance at Zhou Fan!
"Then… does that mean I have a Gu Insect in me, too?" Chen Yao suddenly turned her head to look at Chen Feng, her expression turning grim!
"Yes, but this is a Gu Insect I can't suppress. It seems to have been in a dormant state and hasn't affected your body for the time being, so I don't know what harm it will ultimately cause!" It was Ah Lian who answered, a hint of guilt in her voice!
A barely perceptible smile touched the corners of Zhou Fan's mouth as he said in a feigned, dismissive tone, "Gu Insect this, Gu Insect that… I could take care of it in a matter of minutes!"
Hmph!
At a time like this, Ah Lian was clearly skeptical. The others, including Chen Yao, didn't believe him either. They just assumed Zhou Fan was boasting to get attention. Chen Feng, however, was slightly stunned. He took a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and placed it in front of Zhou Fan. "I smoked one of your cigarettes, so here's a pack in return. You were able to temporarily suppress my Gu poison and help extend my life a bit, but don't make wild boasts!"
Zhou Fan grabbed the cigarettes and put them in his pocket, smiling nonchalantly, as if he couldn't be bothered to argue with them!
No one paid any mind to this brief exchange between the two men, and all eyes focused once more on Chen Shilei!
"Today, I will avenge my parents. After you die, remember to repent to them!" Chen Feng slowly rose to his feet, a dagger in his hand. As the words fell, he plunged the blade into Chen Shilei's heart!
SQUELCH!
As the dagger was withdrawn, blood sprayed everywhere like a fountain!
Then, without a single glance at Chen Shilei, Chen Feng turned his head to look at Chen Yao. "Do you want a turn?"
Chen Yao stared blankly, lifting her head to look at the blood-dripping dagger in Chen Feng's hand. She then glanced at Chen Shilei, whose face was deathly pale from blood loss and who was clearly about to die, and slowly shook her head!
Seeing Chen Yao's reaction, a flicker of disappointment flashed through the eyes of both Chen Feng and Zhou Fan at almost the same time!
"In that case, hand over your shares. Otherwise, you'll die here today, too. I will not allow any potential threats to exist!" Chen Feng casually tossed the dagger aside, took out a share transfer agreement he had already prepared, and placed it in front of Chen Yao!
"You…" Chen Yao snapped her head up, as if wanting to rebuke Chen Feng, but the words died in her throat when she saw his icy eyes. Her gaze then turned to Zhou Fan, pleading for help!
"I don't help Holy Mothers. Of course, if you're willing to transfer all your shares to me, I can get you out of here safely!" Zhou Fan shook his head, not even deigning to look at Chen Yao, his expression full of disdain!
"Get me out of here, keep me safe, and I'll give you all my shares!" Chen Yao agreed loudly with almost no hesitation, simultaneously turning her head to look at Chen Feng, Ah Lian, and Chen Shilei. "I would rather give all my shares to an outsider than to you people! You're all the same!"
Fortunately, Chen Yao wasn't a complete fool. After she finished speaking, she quickly stood up and moved to stand behind Zhou Fan!
But, in an instant, everyone in the conference room turned their gaze to Zhou Fan, the air thick with killing intent!