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If possible, I would rather return the seventy thousand US dollars than have Mr. Qian come to ask Second Uncle for help. But Second Uncle had already blocked the way in advance, leaving me unable to say a word.
Mr. Qian sighed and said, "Since my father started transporting sleeping coffins, his health has been getting worse..."
I immediately interjected, "He was already of advanced age; forcing a longer life can't last forever."
Second Uncle glanced at me with a half-smile, while Mr. Qian continued, "If it were just poor health, I could accept that; after all, I was mentally prepared. But the problem is, his condition is not normal. Have you ever seen a living person whose hands and feet start to rot like a corpse?"
I stood there in shock. Second Uncle quickly withdrew his gaze from me and asked, "Rotting? Could it be some kind of skin disease?"
Mr. Qian shook his head and said, "It's not a skin disease. Although my father has consistently refused to let doctors examine him, they say the signs they see on him resemble those of a dead person. For example, the smell of decay and the livor mortis of someone who has been dead for a while. So I wanted to ask if this situation is normal?"
Of course it's not normal! I screamed internally; he was already a dead man—it's strange that he isn't rotting! Although Second Uncle didn't understand the truth, having been a Dealer for so many years, he had encountered all sorts of situations. After hearing Mr. Qian's words, he began to ponder some things but didn't speak the truth. Instead, he told Mr. Qian that whether it was normal or not could only be determined after seeing it in person. If possible, he was willing to take someone to see his uncle and make a diagnosis on-site.
Mr. Qian came here primarily for this reason and immediately agreed with joy. The Old Tycoon’s body had already decayed beyond recognition and couldn't go out; Second Uncle would have to fly to Australia to see him. Mr. Qian said he would arrange a private jet to pick up and drop off Second Uncle round trip, and regarding the reward...
Second Uncle waved his hand and said, "What reward? It sounds like I'm being mercenary. We all have Chinese blood flowing through our veins; even if we aren't business partners, we should help each other out. This visit will be considered my friendly gesture; after all, the money you gave last time was already quite substantial. Oh right, how much was it? I've forgotten..."
"Six hundred thousand USD," Mr. Qian replied.
"Yes, yes, six hundred thousand USD." Second Uncle deliberately separated the number from the currency while staring at me and said, "Look at my memory; that's such a large sum of money..."
I felt uneasy inside and wished I could slap myself twice. If I had known Mr. Qian would come, I would have run back to the mainland!
After finalizing this matter, Mr. Qian did not linger and took his leave promptly. I chuckled awkwardly and said I would see Mr. Qian off. Second Uncle laughed heartily and grabbed my arm, saying to Mr. Qian, "No need for a long send-off; time is tight; I need to prepare."
Mr. Qian naturally didn't mind. Once he disappeared outside the door, Second Uncle walked over to close it. Taking advantage of his departure, I dashed upstairs.
Second Uncle rushed over like a wild wolf, grabbing my arm and kicking me in the rear. He dragged me towards the sofa, looking around for a weapon, saying, "If I don't teach you a lesson today, you'll never know how high the sky is!"
I was so scared that Three Souls fled and Seven Souls vanished. I shouted, "Grandpa, Grandpa! Help! Second Uncle is going to kill me!"
Grandpa came out of the room and saw us making a fuss. He scolded, "What are you making such a racket for? You're both grown men!"
Second Uncle gritted his teeth in anger and said, "Don't interfere! Today, I have to give him a good beating!"
Seeing Second Uncle's expression and tone, Grandpa sensed something was off. He walked over and asked what was going on. Second Uncle slapped me on the head with considerable force: "What happened? Tell me what this precious grandson of yours has done!"
I had never seen Second Uncle so furious. Even when he got angry occasionally while I was growing up, he rarely actually hit me. But those few slaps just now were delivered with great force. If Grandpa hadn't been home that day, he might have really chased me around the house with a stick.
Grandpa, being wise, understood his son well enough not to get angry without reason. He looked at me kindly and said, "Child, tell me what good deed you did that made Second Uncle so mad. It's okay; whatever it is, Grandpa will help you bear it."
Perhaps Grandpa's expression was too gentle or perhaps I was too frightened by Second Uncle, but I didn't dare hide anything and recounted everything that had happened from start to finish. When Second Uncle heard that I only took seventy thousand out of the six hundred thousand USD, his face turned even more livid. Without saying a word, he ran to the kitchen, grabbed Grandpa's rolling pin, and swung it at me: "Seventy thousand USD, and you've ruined our family! What kind of brain do you have? You only took seventy thousand out of six hundred thousand! What nonsense is this? You've embarrassed me completely."
Grandpa remained silent and turned to leave. I was about to cry from the beating I received from Second Uncle. Seeing Grandpa about to walk away made me even more terrified; I shouted, "Grandpa, Grandpa! Help! Didn't you say you'd help me with anything?"
Grandpa paused for a moment before turning back. I felt a surge of hope thinking I was saved. However, when Grandpa reached Second Uncle, he snatched the rolling pin away and started hitting me mercilessly. While hitting me, he yelled, "If someone else hits you, I'll help you bear it. But if I hit you, no one can help! Today you need to learn what you can do and what you can't do! You little brat, instead of learning something good, you've learned how to deceive people! In my whole life, I've only been deceived twice: once by those damn little devils and once by you!"
That day I was beaten so badly that I cried like a ghost howling like a wolf. But neither Grandpa nor Second Uncle showed any mercy; they really beat me senseless. The rolling pin as thick as a child's arm was broken in half.
This beating truly left an unforgettable mark on my life; I'd never been hit so hard before—especially not by family...
I hated Fatty Banlada to the core. After hearing this, Second Uncle continued to punch and kick me, saying, "What does it matter to others? Which Dealer doesn't want to make money? Do they care about your life? Don't you have any brains? You make mistakes and still want to shift the blame; is this how I've taught you?"
Lying on the ground with blood filling my mouth, Second Uncle and Grandpa finally stopped. I didn't dare argue even a single word or look at them at all. This father-son duo seemed like bandits; I seriously wondered if things escalated further with Mr. Qian, would they end up killing me...
Grandpa threw the discounted rolling pin on the ground and told Second Uncle to take me to the hospital for treatment. He also said that mistakes should be punished, but since I wasn't dead, I should get proper treatment and not delay. Otherwise, if I ended up disabled, it would be hard to find a wife in the future.
I wanted to cry but had no tears. I knew that being disabled would make it difficult to find a wife, yet both of them were so harsh.
Second Uncle took me to the hospital for anti-inflammatory treatment and bandaging. After a series of procedures, he noticed I remained silent and asked, "What's wrong? Feeling wronged, or are you thinking about how to kill your uncle one day to vent your anger?"
How could I dare to be angry? I knew I had indeed made a mistake. If it weren't for Second Uncle's cleverness, Mr. Qian would have exposed everything by now. At that point, it wouldn't just affect me; it would impact the entire Shen Family!
Second Uncle tapped my head and said, "I've said before that you have guts and can accomplish great things. But I didn't expect you would cause such a big mess. Do you know how serious this is? If that guy Qian finds out and leaks it, we won't be able to stay in this circle anymore!"
I lowered my head and said softly, "I was wrong."
Second Uncle seemed satisfied with my attitude and said, "Alright, don't let the wind blow down the wheat seedlings. Just calm down. I'm going to Australia first to see what's going on. When I come back, you find that fat guy for me. I want to see what kind of person dares to trick the Shen Family!"
Upon hearing this, I immediately raised my head and said, "This has nothing to do with him! Just like you said, it's my fault for agreeing without thinking; no one else can be blamed."
"Oh, so you're so loyal?" Second Uncle replied. "Do you think if we don't go through you, we won't be able to find him?"
I stood up abruptly and said, "You all have the ability; you can find anyone you want! So what? He is my partner! Not yours, not Grandpa's, and definitely not the Shen Family's! He is mine! He is Shen Yi's! If you want to find him, you'll have to kill me first!"
Second Uncle was taken aback; he didn't expect me to explode with such anger. After a moment of silence, he suddenly let out a bitter laugh and said, "What do you mean by Shen Family's yours and mine? Aren't we all from the same family?"
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