Mr. CEO, Spoil me 100 Percent! - Chapter 530
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Chapter 530: Fear
Lin Yun’s expression changed immediately. How can they know? Did Saohuang give them the information? That’s impossible…
Lin Yun’s facial expressions were wholly observed by Lin Xuan. He asked softly, “Xiao Yun, what kind of evidence do they have on you?”
“Third brother, I didn’t…” A flustered Lin Yun tried to explain, “They’re wrongly accusing me! Why would I do something illegal? They’re spouting nonsense simply because they don’t like me.”
Mubai laughed sarcastically. “You Lin family knows perfectly well whether your family member is capable of doing illegal things or not. You’re Lin Xuan, right? You cannot take Lin Yun away, she must follow us to the precinct!”
Mubai was unfamiliar with Lin Xuan. They’d only met each other once or twice during some gatherings. The only thing he knew was that Lin Xuan had a high standing in the Lin family, even though he spent most of his time overseas.
Lin Xuan smiled in greeting. “Xi Mubai, for the sake of us being family friends, do you mind telling me, what kind of crime this silly sister of mine has committed? If she is really in the wrong, we Lin family will not harbor her.”
“Third brother, but I didn’t.” Lin Yun shook her head anxiously. “You have to believe me, I really didn’t do such a thing…”
“You didn’t? Then what’s this?” Xinghe played the recording on her phone. When Lin Yun heard it, her eyes widened in shock. Saohuang really gave them the evidence! How dare he? Have he lost his mind‽
Even Lin Xuan’s face darkened when he heard the recording.
Xinghe said slowly, “I’ve sent a copy of the recording to the police chief. Lin Yun, the police have officially issued an arrest warrant for you. You’d better surrender yourself obediently and cooperate with us.”
“No, the recording is fake!” Fear was written all over Lin Yun’s face. She grabbed at Lin Xuan’s arm frantically and begged, “Third brother, this is slander. The recording is fake, I wouldn’t liaise with someone like Feng Saohuang. Third brother, you have to believe me!”
Xinghe was tired of this already. She demanded, “We’ll know whether it’s real or not after you follow us to the precinct.”
“Xia Xinghe, watch your mouth. You’re nothing, and I’m the young lady of the Lin family, who are you to order me around? Third brother, they are all bullying me, you have to help me!” Lin Yun started to cry, as if they were really accusing her.
Xinghe and Mubai’s gazes turned cold. This woman sure is disgusting.
“Lin Xuan, you cannot take Lin Yun away or you’ll also be charged with aiding and abetting a fugitive,” Mubai cut straight to the point and warned Lin Xuan.
Lin Xuan suddenly pulled Lin Yun’s hands away from her and consoled her, “Xiao Yun, since they say they have the evidence on you, you’d better stay behind to help with their investigation. This time, even Third Brother can’t help you anymore, but don’t worry, if you’re innocent, we’ll definitely save you.”
Lin Yun was really afraid. She gawked at Lin Xuan in disbelief. With a shaking voice, she stammered, “Third brother, what, what are you talking about…”
Lin Xuan used his finger to gently wipe away her tears and smiled. “Xiao Yun, our Lin family must take responsibility for what we do. Be brave; we will definitely save you.”
“But…” But the evidence is real. If I’m captured, then it will all be over for me.
“Third brother, I cannot go with them, I will not.” Lin Yun shook her head in absolute fear, afraid that he would really abandon her.
Chapter 531: Due Punishment
Of course, by then Lin Xuan knew what had really happened. He whispered kindly, “But you have to, they have already made a report, you cannot hide from this forever.”
“Third brother, you… you’re not going to save me?” Lin Yun asked anxiously.
Technically speaking, he had to save her. He should know that she could not be captured or the whole criminal connection to the Lin family would be exposed because of her.
“Of course, I will save you but not now. Don’t worry, I will return to get you after I discuss with grandfather,” Lin Xuan said confidently. Lin Yun was slowly convinced by him.
“But…”
She hesitated.
“Come on now, don’t be afraid, we have your back,” Lin Xuan said gently but powerfully. Lin Yun was nodding at his words. At the end of the day, she knew she couldn’t escape even if she wanted to. Xinghe had already passed the evidence to the police, so even if she escaped to City A, the police there would continue to hound her. The Lin family couldn’t protect her so openly. Her only hope was if her grandfather could really figure out a way to save her.
“Alright, you can take her away now. We of the Lin family are honest folks that will not stand in the way of the law,” Lin Xuan told Mubai with an honest smile.
Mubai and Xinghe looked curiously at each other. This Lin Xuan was being too honest. However, since they didn’t know him personally, this didn’t raise any alarm.
Xinghe opened the car door and ordered, “Get in, Lin Yun!”
Lin Yun glared maliciously at her. She had been so close to leaving City T. If not for Xi Mubai and this b*tch, she would have been on the private plane already.
This is all their fault! They’d better not give me a chance to fight back because they will pay with their lives if they do!
However, no matter how strong her hatred, Lin Yun eventually had to crawl into the car.
Just as Xinghe and Mubai prepared to leave, Lin Xuan suddenly walked over and handed Lin Yun her handbag. “You forgot about this.”
“Third Brother, I will wait for you to save me, please don’t take too long,” Lin Yun pleaded.
Like the kind big brother that he was, Lin Xuan nodded. “Don’t worry, just hang in there for now.”
Lin Yun finally smiled, her anxiety slowly dispersing. She thought the Lin family would save her soon because her crime wasn’t that big. She needed to suffer for a little while before aid came. This optimism brightened Lin Yun’s mood.
Since the police weren’t there, Xinghe and Mubai drove her directly to the police station.
Staring at the car that was driving away, Lin Xuan asked the driver beside him, “Don’t you think Xiao Yun has failed too gloriously this time? She was dumb enough to hand such damning evidence to others.”
“Third Young Master, Miss Yun is still young so it’s unavoidable that she’ll make mistakes,” the driver answered respectfully.
Lin Xuan shook his head with regret. “There is no room for mistakes in Lin family. A small mistake can cause big repercussions. Therefore, all failure has to be taken care of with expedience.”
The driver shivered involuntarily and responded with fearful silence.
Lin Xuan watched Mubai’s car for a while longer before ordering, “Let’s go; it’s time to go home.”
“Yes, sir.”
…
As they drove to the precinct, Mubai’s group suddenly heard the sound of clock ticking in their cramped space.
This caught the three of them by complete surprise.
Chapter 532: Calling His Love
What sound was that?
“Tick—”
It appeared again.
Mubai’s face changed instantly. He slammed down on the breaks, opened the door and leaped over the seat to charge at Xinghe in one smooth motion—
As he lurched at her, Xinghe heard another ticking sound. After that was a deafening explosion. Xinghe felt her eyes burn from the blinding light. The last thing she saw before the world of brightness swallowed her were Mubai’s eyes, filled with determination.
Other than the sensation of their bodies being flung away by an indescribable force, she felt nothing else. After all, one who had lost consciousness would have felt nothing. It was just like death, no pain and no senses.
However, for Xinghe, it was different. Even in endless darkness, she felt her heart ache. Her heart was like being pricked by a sharp object. She felt herself scooting away from the source of pain. She was enveloped by dread.
However, someone seemed to call her name repeatedly from somewhere far away.
Xinghe, Xinghe…
The soft voice was gentle and mellifluous like a man calling his lover. His lover? Is that me? But who is this ‘he’?
Xinghe’s consciousness slowly gathered itself. Finally, she remembered; the ‘he’ was Xi Mubai. Xinghe did her best to locate the source of his voice, but it was to no avail. Xi Mubai, where are you?
Xinghe, I’m leaving… I’m sorry, I wouldn’t be able to accompany you anymore…
Leaving, where was he going?
Xinghe finally recovered enough to remember the explosion inside the car. Mubai had pulled her into a tight embrace just before the car exploded. Wait, the car exploded!
This sudden knowledge woke Xinghe up from the darkness like a splash of icy, cold water!
The moment she woke up, her eyes were filled with terror. She had trouble breathing; she was like a trauma victim, her face deathly pale.
“Sis!” Xia Zhi, who had been guarding beside her, hadn’t once closed his eyes. He leaped happily forward when he saw her open her eyes. He gripped at her palm and massaged some warmth into it. “Sis, are you okay? Do you feel fine? I’ll go get the doctor!”
Xia Zhi quickly called for the doctor but Xinghe remained the same way: unresponsive and emotionless.
“Doctor, what’s wrong with my sister?” Xia Zhi asked with a shaking voice looking at Xinghe who stared blankly ahead.
The doctor sighed. “She’s in shock.”
“Then, what can we do…”
“We will give her a tranquilizer shot first.”
Just as the doctor was going to administer the shot, she said in a raspy voice, “It’s alright…”
“Sis!” Xia Zhi cried in shock. However, he swallowed his immediate joy when he saw the lack of usual luster in her eyes. He didn’t know how to broach the subject.
Xinghe turned towards him and continued in that raspy voice of hers, “Where’s Mubai?”
This was what Xia Zhi was most afraid of, afraid that she would ask about Mubai after she woke up.
He tried his best to hide it, but there was unspeakable sadness in his eyes. His mournful countenance spoke volumes as well.
“Sis, he is still in a critical condition…”
Chapter 533: Xi Mubai’s Condition
Through the rasp of his own voice, Xia Zhi forced a smile and consoled, “Don’t worry, he’ll be fine.”
However, he forgot he was talking to Xinghe; she could see through his fake smile easily.
Xinghe’s eyes turned ashen, like her soul had left her body; she was on the edge of breaking. Xia Zhi felt this change in her and was flustered. “Sis, don’t be sad; I’m really not too sure about Xi Mubai’s condition! After you feel better, we’ll go visit him. Don’t overthink this; it’s not as bad as you think!”
To his surprise, Xinghe nodded obediently. Xia Zhi was gobsmacked. “Sis, you believe me?”
“I do, now tell me what happened…” Xinghe opened her mouth weakly to say. Xia Zhi was afraid that she would be agitated by the details, so he only described it in broad strokes.
“The car explosion sent both you and Brother Xi flying. There was another woman in the car. The explosion seemed to be closest to her; she died on the spot. That was what happened, regarding the origin of the bomb, the police are still looking into it.”
Origin of the bomb?
Lin Xuan’s honest face cropped up in Xinghe’s mind and hatred like a bright red brand seared her heart. It would keep on burning her until she settled this debt!
However, Xinghe didn’t show any change of emotion before Xia Zhi. After Xia Zhi finished, Xinghe asked, “Help me up.”
“Sis, what are you doing?”
Xinghe stared at him and said in fierce determination, “Take me to see Xi Mubai’s remains.”
Xia Zhi’s eyes widened. How… how did she know?
…
Xia Zhi might have skirted around the topic, but Xinghe knew that Mubai sacrificed himself to save her. Other than small burns and general fatigue, her body was fine. However, the lighter her wounds, the greater her pain.
Who gave you the right to decide my life or death? Who‽
Other than anger, Xinghe felt immense sadness. In fact, this was the saddest she had ever been, even surpassing the sorrow she’d felt after their plane blew up in Country Y.
This time, grief tore through her face. It was so enveloping and concrete that she couldn’t even summon the energy to cry. For the first time, Xinghe understood the meaning of ‘despair is the greatest sorrow’.
She was in a complete daze when she was wheeled from her room to Lu Qi’s medical experiment building.
She finally regained her senses when Lu Qi approached her and asked solemnly, “You really want to do this?”
Xinghe nodded slowly, “Yes.”
Lu Qi squatted down to match her seated height because she was in a wheelchair. He advised, “You’re still recovering. I don’t think it’s wise for you to see him.”
“Bring me to him,” said Xinghe; her words were succinct but sorrowful.
“…Alright, but you have to prepare yourself,” Lu Qi said, but he had also prepared the necessary precautions just in case. If anything happened to Xinghe, he would be ready with his first aid kit.
Lu Qi personally wheeled Xinghe into the elevator.
The elevator opened to a large, structurally stable basement. Then he wheeled her into a lab.
As they entered, Xinghe saw Mubai lying inside a rectangular, transparent, airtight glass receptacle.
Chapter 534: A Ray of Hope
There was a myriad of thin tubes stuck to his body. Blood red liquid circulated between his body and the machine they were attached to.
The large cardiograph beside it showed a straight line; there was almost no movement. If one didn’t look closer, it was as if it had flatlined.
Xinghe opened her eyes wide to study that life line like it was her own.
Lu Qi explained, “I used the latest medical device to temporarily keep him alive. The machines are there to aid in the pumping of his heart and thus blood circulation. It seems to be working, but whether this will eventually cure him I can’t say for sure.”
Almost choking up, Xinghe said, “No matter what, you have to keep him alive.”
Lu Qi nodded. “Naturally. Don’t worry, I will not give up. I will do my best to save him.”
“Thank you,” Xinghe said seriously. This was the first time she’d thanked someone so sincerely.
She was thankful that Lu Qi was someone who focused on medical research or else who knew what would have happened to Mubai. What would she do?
Thankfully, they were given a ray of hope to shine through the haze of despair.
“I wish to have some alone time with him,” she rasped weakly. Her fatigue was returning. Lu Qi nodded understandingly and left the lab. The moment he did, Xinghe’s tears started to fall uncontrollably, like a broken dam.
Studying Mubai’s pale face in the receptacle, Xinghe felt her heart being stabbed again and again. Each painful second caused the sight before her to go dark. However, she forced her eyes open to carefully study every inch on Mubai’s body.
The wounds on his face, head, arms, legs… These were all Lin Xuan’s presents to him.
She would remember this because, one day, she would repay him a hundred-fold!
No, that was not enough, she swore to destroy the entire Lin family! Or else, her heart wouldn’t rest!
…
Xinghe stayed in the lab alone for an hour before exiting. When she came out, her whole person looked drained. She was completely exhausted, the little color she had earlier had completely disappeared.
Xia Zhi moved forward and asked with concern, “Sis, are you alright?”
“Miss Xia, drink this.” Lu Qi passed her a bottle of energy drink. Xinghe reached forward to accept it, but the moment she did, her hands slumped weakly down her sides.
“Here.” Xia Zhi took the bottle and fed her the drink. With some difficulties, Xinghe finished the bottle. She felt better immediately, at least the world stopped spinning.
“Miss Xia, I will try my best to save Mubai so don’t worry too much. You have to take care of your health,” Lu Qi reminded her kindly.
Xinghe nodded. “I know.”
She would do anything for a speedy recovery because there were many things waiting for her to complete!
“Back to the hospital,” Xinghe told Xia Zhi and he nodded. “Okay.”
However, as they left Lu Qi’s building, they saw a large, fit man waiting for them at the entrance.
He was in a black pressed suit and stood in profile away from them. His handsome features looked strikingly similar to Mubai.
Chapter 535: Send Him to the Depths of Hell
At that moment, Xinghe’s heart skipped a beat, thinking that was Mubai, but it was not, it was Munan.
Munan turned around and saw them. He whispered, “Big Sister Xia, can we have a moment?”
Xinghe nodded and Xia Zhi walked away on his own, giving them some privacy.
Munan pushed Xinghe’s wheelchair to a nearby bench. He sat down beside her and said directly, “This incident has surprised us all. When we received the news yesterday, almost the whole family collapsed…”
Even though Munan hid it well, Xinghe could hear the sadness and anger bubbling under the surface.
“Big Brother has always been the family’s pride and hope, a legend in many people’s hearts. We all assumed he would be that way all his life, the one standing at the forefront holding the family’s future up all on his own. But who would have thought something like this would happen.
“The police are currently looking into this; we all suspect this is the work of Saohuang’s underlings. He might be in captivity, but his lackeys are still out there.”
“No, it wasn’t him; it was Lin Xuan,” Xinghe suddenly interjected.
Munan looked at her with plain disbelief. “What did you say‽”
Xinghe looked him in the eyes, making sure that he saw the hatred swirling in there. “It’s the Lin family’s doing; they are behind this!”
“But how… Lin Yun was also in the car, wasn’t she? Blowing the car up killed her too.”
Xinghe laughed mirthlessly. “That was their plan to begin with. I underestimated them. They would kill their own to save the family’s reputation. So what if Lin Yun was from the Lin family; she caused her family damage and thus she had to be removed! After all, with her death, Saohuang’s crime couldn’t be linked to the Lin family and they would also kill Mubai in the process, causing the Xi family a devastating blow.”
Munan was shocked. “They were willing to kill one of their own because of something like that? How… how can they be so heartless?”
Xinghe stared at the space before her frigidly. “There are all kinds of people in this world.”
“So they are the one who caused Big Brother’s death!” Hatred burned within Munan. He clenched his fists tightly. “The Lin family has gone over the line this time, they must be destroyed!” Munan hissed. His eyes red with anger.
“Don’t forget me!” Xinghe opened her mouth to say, “You mustn’t leave me out of this. I will personally send them to hell!”
Especially that Lin Xuan, she would make him pay dearly!
Munan started to worry. “Big Sister Xia, will they come after you? After all, you’re a witness to their crime.”
“They won’t,” Xinghe assured him. “From the brazen ways Lin Xuan acted, one can see that he thinks highly of himself and above the law. After all, even if the police suspect him, there is no proof. He probably wouldn’t care about a female survivor like myself. Furthermore, if something happens to me, the suspicion on him will only deepen. The Lin family will be too careful to do more than what they have already done.”
“But we cannot be too careful. I will assign some men to protect you from now on.”
“Thank you.” Xinghe didn’t reject his suggestion.
Munan took a look at her and went back to consoling her, “Big Sister Xia, don’t be too sad. I’m sure a miracle will happen for Big Brother…”
You really think so?
Xinghe and everyone knew the possibility of Mubai recovering was extremely small because his vitals were simply too weak.
Chapter 536: Waiting for His Revival
His life was like a candle in the wind, a small breath could take him out easily. If not for Lu Qi’s intervention, he would already be dead. Alas, his current condition was not much better than death.
It was difficult for him to recover, but at least his body would be preserved. As long as his physical body didn’t perish, there was hope for revival. Furthermore, Xinghe had faith in Lu Qi’s medical skill, he would figure out a way to save him. Even if he couldn’t, Mubai would stay in this cytostatic state. With the fast advancement in medical science, in the next 10 years, 20 years… eventually, he would be saved.
Looking on the bright side, Mubai had a better chance at recovering than those who froze their bodies during their twilight years. Therefore, they would not give up on hope, praying for the arrival of a miracle. Xinghe was warmed by these thoughts and she felt revitalized temporarily.
Xinghe finally garnered her courage to ask, “How’s Lin Lin?”
Pain was written on Munan’s face. “He still doesn’t have any idea about what’s really going on. He only knows that Big Brother has suffered some serious injuries. We don’t have the heart to tell him. He’s too young to know this; it might influence his growth.”
“Okay, what about everyone else?”
“Grandfather is not doing so well, First Uncle and Auntie are devastated but they will not fall so easily,” Munan said with confidence. This was the spirit of a powerful family, they would not crumble easily no matter how big the blow, otherwise they wouldn’t have reached the stage they were at that day.
“Everything will be fine,” Xinghe told him in the form of a promise. This was to be her belief for a long stretch of her future. In fact, it was because of this belief that she managed to pull off one legend after another…
…
Since Xinghe said the killer was Lin Xuan, Munan quickly went to make the report. Even though the police already suspected Lin Xuan, the proof was too hard to find. The explosion had ruined everything, including Lin Yun’s life.
Furthermore, the police found it hard to believe that Lin Xuan would be so heartless to kill his own cousin. Almost no one believed that Lin Xuan would do that.
After all, Lin Yun didn’t commit a grave mistake, would Lin Family silence her just because of that?
Furthermore, where would Lin Xuan find a bomb on such short notice?
After all, Lin Xuan had no idea that Mubai and Xinghe would come to block their way.
Therefore, the police’s main suspect was Feng Saohuang. It was because of Saohuang that Xinghe and Mubai went looking for Lin Yun. The police thought this was his plot all along. His plan was to kill everyone involved with a bomb. His hatred for Mubai and Xinghe was well documented and was angry at Lin Yun because she forced him into assassinating Munan. He had the most motive to set the explosive.
However, one thing remained a mystery. How did Feng Saohuang arrange all that?
He was under constant surveillance and there was no chance for him to set up something so intricate.
In conclusion, the case was shrouded in heavy mystery, making it an unsolved case.
…
After all, the police worked with evidence; they couldn’t do anything without evidence. It was different for Xinghe. She worked with her intuition; she wholeheartedly believed in her extrapolation that Lin Xuan was the murderer.
She swore vengeance on those that dared to harm them!
Chapter 537: Search for Xia Meng
While she was recovering, Xinghe spent every waking hour trying to figure out a way to fight the Lin family.
She scanned through all of the information available on the Lin family; she was tipped off by Lin Xuan’s data because it was too simple. He grew up in such a normal way, studied, and worked overseas…
His life was similar to millions of normal people out there. His biography was straight forward and orderly, too straight forward and orderly in fact, because would someone with his supposed background carry a mini bomb with him and kill his cousin without batting an eye?
Therefore, there must be something at work beneath his seemingly unimpressive surface!
No matter what it was, if Xinghe was on his case, he would be found out soon enough!
…
A month had passed. Xinghe had recovered for the most part. Mubai was still the same though. Their hope had changed from him getting better to his conditions staying the same and not worsening.
In this one month, other than researching on the Lin family, Xinghe had even paid Xia Meng a visit. This was the first time they’d met after their identities switched back.
However, the current Xia Meng was no longer the old Xia Meng. She had a new identity and a new name, Liu Xiaoxiao.
That was her host’s name. She was an orphan with nothing going for her. In other words, Xiaoxiao was a common young woman surviving at the fringe of the society. After Xia Meng became her, she didn’t use even one cent of the huge amount of money Mubai gave her.
When Xinghe located Xia Meng, she was working in a restaurant. Her job was a waitress helping the customers with their orders and general cleaning. It was a busy but rewarding job.
Xinghe waited for half an hour before there was a break in Xia Meng’s schedule.
Xia Meng sat down across from Xinghe and asked nervously, “Do you have anything you need from me?”
No matter how long it had been, she still felt fearful and guilty towards Xinghe.
Xinghe was her usual self. She asked directly, “Didn’t Mubai give you a large sum of money?”
Xia Meng nodded sheepishly. “Mr. Xi did do that, but I haven’t used any of it.”
“Why not?”
For some reason, Xia Meng felt that the Xinghe before her had gotten more reserved and aloof. It was as if Xinghe was disappearing into nature, like a nun that had seen the world and no longer cared about it.
Therefore, Xia Meng knew she was only being perfunctory. Regardless she answered truthfully, “Because I wanted to give myself a change. I realized I was too naïve and too dependent on others which caused me to make some bad decisions in my earlier life. I’ve thought long and hard about this; if I can stand up on my own, I believe my life will be different. Therefore, I don’t want to use Mr. Xi’s money; I want to fight for my life using my own strength…” Xia Meng continued happily, “After a few more months of work, I will have saved enough to return to school. I will give myself a new start with this new identity.”
“Congratulations,” was all Xinghe said. Xia Meng blushed slightly before asking again, “Then why did you come looking for me?”
“I want to locate your father.” Xinghe finally stated her purpose.
Xia Meng was surprised. “My father? Why would you want to find him, is it because of the memory cells?”
“His medical skill is very good, isn’t it?”
Chapter 538: Saving Mubai
“…I’m not sure, but he should be or else he wouldn’t have designed the memory cells.”
“Where is he?” Xinghe asked again.
Xia Meng shook her head. “This I really don’t know; he left a long time ago leaving no messages where he was going.”
“You know about Project Galaxy, right?”
Xia Meng nodded. “I do, you know about it, too, right?”
“That doesn’t concern you. How much do you know about it?”
“I’ve told you everything I know. The only thing I can remember was that my father said he had to leave because of this Project Galaxy. He then left me those two things, telling me to keep good care of them and not hand them over to anyone.”
This was similar to what Xinghe’s mother told her when she left. It looked like Xia Meng really didn’t know any more than that.
“Is there any way to find your father?”
“I wish there was, but there isn’t. If there was, I would have left to find him a long time ago,” After a long pause, Xia Meng asked hesitantly, “Xinghe, how is Mr. Xi doing?”
Mubai’s current state couldn’t be hidden forever. However, for now, the world only knew that he went overseas for treatment and nothing more than that.
“Sorry for disturbing you today. I still have something else to take care of, goodbye.”
Xinghe didn’t answer her question but stood up and left.
…
Those who knew about Project Galaxy were only a handful: Xia Meng, Ee Chen, Ruobing, Ye Shen, Xinghe, and IV Syndicate.
Xia Meng knew little to nothing, much less Ruobing. Ye Shen was dead and Ee Chen had disappeared. So, the only person Xinghe could rely on was the boss of IV Syndicate.
Her only lead for that was Saohuang. Xinghe not only needed to focus on her revenge but also figure out Project Galaxy because it would lead her to Xia Meng’s father. She hoped that he could save Mubai. Xinghe knew that chances of her succeeding were slim, but she would not give up on it.
Soon, Xinghe arrived at the detention center. This period had been extremely harsh on Saohuang. His original crime was already big, but now, the bomb case was also pinned on him.
His daily schedule included interrogation, interrogation, and more interrogation. He groaned audibly whenever the guards came into his cell. He was so tired of interrogations that he felt like vomiting whenever he entered that interrogation room.
He thought it would be another grueling session, so he sighed in relief when he saw it was Xinghe. “I thought I’d lost all kindness towards human beings, but I realize I might still cherish human relationship when I see you.”
Xinghe realized the huge change in Saohuang when he said so. Previously, he used to be intensely arrogant and unfeeling like he was above everyone else, but now he had mellowed out. He’d lost the arrogance and had gained an unhurried attitude to life.
Xinghe didn’t waste time greeting him since they were still enemies. She told him directly, “I’m here because I have to ask you something.”
“Stop!” Saohuang raised his hands to stop her. “I’ve said like a million times the bomb is not my doing, I have nothing to do with what happened to you. If that’s what you’re here for, I have nothing other than that to say.”
Chapter 539: How Can She Fall Before the Enemy Does
“I know it wasn’t you,” Xinghe said directly. This surprised Saohuang, he didn’t expect her to believe him so easily.
He smiled sinfully. “Why are you so sure?”
“That’s because I’ve seen the killer with my own eyes.”
“Who was it?”
“Lin Xuan.”
Saohuang’s eyes darkened. So, it was him!
He laughed. “The Lin family sure is something else; every one of them born without a heart.”
What he did was definitely heartless!
“How did you know it was him?” Saohuang leaned slightly forward to ask.
Xinghe replied firmly, “My instincts tell me so; I might not have proof, but I know it’s him.”
“You’ve impressed me again.” Saohuang was not stingy with his compliments. “I love how you’re so direct and straight forward. Xia Xinghe, how come I didn’t find you earlier?”
Saohuang now had nothing to lose and he might not even evade the death penalty, so he had lost all filter. Plus, he really did admire Xinghe. If they had met under better circumstances, he probably would have pursued her.
Xinghe didn’t waste time with him. “Do you know who the leader is for IV Syndicate?”
“No idea, if I did, I would have told someone already to bargain for a lighter sentence.”
“What does he look like…”
“No idea, I have no information on him because all our dealings were done through a middle man.”
Disappointment flashed across Xinghe’s eyes, another clue gone. She really had no other way to understand more about this Project Galaxy?
“You were here to ask me about this?” Saohuang suddenly asked.
“Yes.”
“But why?”
“Knowing too much is not good for you.”
Saohuang smiled and switched to another tactic. “How’s Xi Mubai, is he dead?”
“You’re still alive so how can he be dead?” Xinghe said softly before turning to leave. Saohuang could feel fury directed at him. Just joking about Mubai’s death made her so angry…
For some reason, Saohuang found himself envious of Mubai.
…
Even though all the leads had dried up, Xinghe didn’t give up. She personally called Philip to search for the IV Syndicate’s leader. She asked him to call her when he uncovered any new leads.
Philip promised, “We will continue searching for him. I would not let him get away even if you didn’t ask for it. But why do you want to find him?”
“I have some questions to ask him, you’ll see.”
“Xinghe, how are you holding up?” Philip suddenly asked with concern. After the explosion, it appeared like the world was comforting her. However, Xinghe didn’t need that; she was not as fragile as they thought. Plus, she would not let herself be fragile, especially at a moment like this. The harder the trial, the stronger she would become.
“I’m fine.”
“That’s great. By the way, I’m going to send you a present, you’ll receive it soon.”
What kind of present? Philip didn’t say and Xinghe didn’t ask. In fact, she had forgotten about it soon because something else needed her attention.
After Mubai’s accident, even though Jiangsan had been helping around the company but Xi Empire’s stock was still affected. Thankfully, the effect was still in manageable range.
However, recently, a large company in City A started buying up large amounts of Xi Empire’s stocks. A lot of shareholders were afraid that Xi Empire would go bankrupt without Mubai, so they were eager to sell their shares!