Chapter 391: Hurry Up and Cremate
Lin Chuxing, however, was intrigued. She walked up to the officer and asked, "How did Lin Chuyue die? Who's the murderer?"
Despite her bossy and demanding attitude, the officer answered factually. "A manor caught fire yesterday. We discovered Ms. Lin's body inside."
"We've determined it was a case of deliberate arson, and we are currently tracking the perpetrator."
"With the family's consent, we'd like to perform an autopsy on Ms. Lin Chuyue. This will help us better determine the cause of death and catch the person responsible more quickly."
Showing no signs of disgust, Jian Qiuyan hugged Lin Chuyue's body. "No! We're not doing an autopsy!"
"She's already in this state. If you cut her open… she would be even more heartbroken!"
"Chuyue was so beautiful. How could she ever accept becoming… this!"
Lin Feng nodded. "That's right. No autopsy."
According to traditional beliefs, an incomplete body post-autopsy means the soul might be unable to enter the cycle of reincarnation and be reborn.
Furthermore, there were rules regarding their ancestral burial grounds: bodies had to be interred whole. An incomplete body could only be buried near the family plot, never within it.
Lin Feng looked at the officer. "Was Chuyue the only victim? What exactly happened here?"
The officer gave them a brief summary.
"Linton's manor?" Lin Chuxing was surprised when she heard the full account. 'How could Lin Chuyue have ended up at Linton's manor?'
'That Linton is someone even the Xiao Family makes an effort to stay on good terms with. What right did Lin Chuyue have to be with a man like that?'
An idea dawned on her. "I get it now. It must be that shameless Lin Chuyue saw Mr. Linton was rich and went back with him, planning to be his kept woman!"
"Then Mr. Linton's enemies showed up and burned her to death in there along with everything else!"
The officer stared at her in shock. "Miss, I understand you're related to the deceased, but you can't make baseless accusations like that!"
"According to our investigation, the deceased, Lin Chuyue, was at the airport about to go abroad. It was Linton's men who kidnapped her."
"We have complete surveillance footage, plus witness testimony and physical evidence!"
Lin Chuxing refused to believe it. "Mr. Linton is so rich. He can have anything he wants. Why would he need to kidnap her?"
"What right does a country bumpkin with nothing to her name have to be kidnapped by him?!"
Jian Qiuyan could no longer hold back. She raised her hand and slapped her across the face!
She had never dared to speak a harsh word to Lin Chuxing, because she was consumed by guilt.
That's the nature of love, to always feel indebted.
But she could not tolerate Lin Chuxing slandering Lin Chuyue like this!
Especially now that she was dead!
If Chuyue were still alive, it might be understandable, given Lin Chuxing's resentment.
But with Chuyue dead, for her to speak this way… if word got out, Lin Chuyue's reputation would be ruined!
'To be tormented even in death… it's too cruel!'
"Lin Chuxing, Lin Chuyue was your sister! Your own flesh and blood! How could you say such things about her?!"
"The police just told you she was kidnapped, yet you're taking the kidnapper's side! How can you be so heartless?!"
Lin Feng didn't speak, but his expression said it all.
Lin Chuxing clutched her cheek. "You actually dared to hit me! Jian Qiuyan, you're the one who abandoned me! You owe me, yet you dare to hit me!"
"Let me tell you, every single one of you owes me! It's a debt you can never repay, and I will never, ever forgive you!"
"And as for Lin Chuyue, she got what she deserved! A bitch like her should have died long ago!"
With that, Lin Chuxing stormed away.
Even the officer was taken aback. 'This woman is unbelievably cruel, to say something like that!'
Jian Qiuyan collapsed into Lin Feng's arms, tears streaming down her face. "What are we going to do? We've lost both our daughters!"
"Chuxing is completely twisted now. I don't know what to do anymore!"
After spending all this time with her, they knew exactly what kind of person Lin Chuxing had become.
Selfish, malicious, and cruel.
She never saw their good intentions, forever lost in her own hatred.
But they had never intended to abandon her, and for all those years, they had never stopped searching!
Lin Feng gently patted Jian Qiuyan's back. "Chuxing is indeed warped, but perhaps she'll get better when she's a little older."
"Now, we need to be strong. First, let's take care of Chuyue's arrangements."
Just as he finished speaking.
Members of the Xiao Family walked in.
"Mr. Lin, Ms. Jian, we were sent by the Patriarch."
"Please entrust Miss Lin's body to us. We will arrange for her cremation immediately and have her interred in the Xiao Family's ancestral tomb."
"The Patriarch said that the feng shui of the Xiao Family's ancestral tomb is superior. It will bless Miss Lin and allow her to be reborn into a better family. Besides, if she is buried with the Lin Family, she may not be able to rest in peace."
"You know Miss Lin Chuxing's personality. She's capable of anything."
She might not go as far as desecrating the body herself, but it's entirely possible she would have someone dig up Lin Chuyue's grave and leave her exposed to the elements.
Jian Qiuyan was heartbroken, but she knew this was the best solution. "Alright. Please, do as you say."
"Cremate her quickly…" She felt if she looked a moment longer, the pain would make her faint.
"Understood." The people from the Xiao Family immediately went to handle the paperwork and took the body away.
When Jian Qiuyan and Lin Feng returned home, the first thing they saw was Lin Chuxing sitting on the sofa.
Lin Chuxing was watching them with cold eyes. "I thought you were going to die right along with Lin Chuyue."
"Oh, and I forgot to tell you, I already told Lin Aoshan the news."
"He collapsed and was rushed to the hospital. Who knows, maybe he'll die, too. But he's lived to a ripe old age, so it would be for the best if he died sooner rather than later."
"Saves him the pain of living and wasting resources. All that should be going to the younger generation anyway!"
Lin Feng pointed a trembling finger at her. "You… You're nothing but an animal!"
"That's your grandfather! How could you say such a thing? You are an absolute disappointment!"
Lin Chuxing was completely unfazed, even letting out a laugh. "That old coot? What right does he have to be my grandfather!"
"He doted on Lin Chuyue, didn't he? Then let him go and join her!"
"You…" Lin Feng suddenly laughed, a laugh that made him feel like a complete joke. "I truly regret it! How could I have hurt Chuyue for the sake of a heartless monster like you!"
"Chuyue was so wonderful. Even though we weren't there for her, she was raised so well! Your grandfather raised her from a young age, so it's only normal he'd favor her a little. But he never did anything to hurt you!"
"Besides, you have us now. What more could you possibly want?!"
Lin Chuxing crossed her arms. "I don't want anything. I just want that old man to die."