Chapter 631: Morning Tragedy

Upon hearing the name Hu Xianyou, Qin Fei was momentarily at a loss.

After recalling, Qin Fei asked in disbelief:

"The nephew of that old house’s owner?"

Chen Xiao nodded, and Qin Fei continued in confusion:

"Why would he be suitable for this task?"

"He also knows Huang Zhao and Zhu Nianying."

"But if Huang Zhao is the murderer, then Hu Xianyou’s identity is also sensitive."

"We need to minimize sensitivity as much as possible, without totally eliminating it. Imagine, if someone unrelated to the case informs Huang Zhao that he was summoned by the police to make data backups, wouldn’t that be like covering one’s ears while stealing a bell?"

Qin Fei nodded slightly: "That’s true, it needs to be sensitive enough, but not too directly related. The main thing is, Hu Xianyou himself shouldn’t know he was arranged by us."

"Without informing him, how would he approach Huang Zhao?"

"Just follow the normal procedure, have him come to the municipal bureau for a blood sample, leave the rest to me."

"Alright, I won’t disturb you further, rest well."

Qin Fei said, before hanging up the phone.

Chen Xiao put down the phone, not pondering further, and quietly rested the entire night.

By the time he woke up the next morning, Old Gui had already prepared breakfast.

When Chen Xiao stepped out of the room, he saw Guo Qing also sitting at the table eating.

"You’re up?" Chen Xiao greeted.

Guo Qing looked up: "I was released early in the morning, Old Gui just picked me up. Seeing you asleep, I didn’t disturb you."

"Did the Qi family members come out as well?"

"Yes, staying too long inside isn’t good. Just one day is suitable."

Chen Xiao nodded slightly. As Old Gui handed over breakfast, Guo Qing also began to open up:

"To be honest, Chen Xiao, I feel very strange right now. Why hasn’t the person hiding in the dark made a move yet?"

"They might be observing," Chen Xiao replied, but worried his words were too vague, he explained more plainly:

"Let’s put it this way, this involves three parties. First, there’s us, then the Qi family, and lastly, the Sacred Heart Church."

"In terms of positioning, we are fully exposed from the start, the Qi family somewhat hidden, while the Sacred Heart Church remains entirely concealed. With the emergence of the corpse at the construction site, transformations occurred between the three."

"We and the Qi family are completely exposed while the Sacred Heart Church gradually emerges, but they still have more than half of themselves hidden."

Guo Qing acknowledged: "I understand what you’re saying, but what are they waiting for?"

That question is a profound one.

Though Chen Xiao could deduce they might be waiting for an opportunity, he couldn’t figure out exactly what opportunity they awaited.

Just as Guo Qing pondered, his phone unexpectedly rang.

Seeing the call, Guo Qing exclaimed in surprise: "An overseas call, could it be Grandfather?"

"Answer it and see."

An overseas call could only be from one person: Guo Zhengchang.

Chen Xiao had just spoken with Guo Zhengchang last night, and now the latter was calling Guo Qing, evidently something important was up.

"Hello, I’m Guo Qing, who is this?" Guo Qing answered and inquired.

But the voice on the other end wasn’t Guo Zhengchang’s:

"Hello, President Guo, I’m the legal advisor beside Mr. Guo. I had the privilege to accompany Mr. Guo on this overseas trip. But now, some situation has arisen, and I will be sending a document to your email, please check it."

"My grandfather instructed you to send it?"

"Yes."

"Why didn’t he tell me himself and let you convey it instead?"

Guo Qing was very puzzled, but the other party only said:

"I’m just following instructions. Additionally, Mr. Guo instructed that only you directly view the email."

Guo Qing acknowledged: "Alright, send it."

Without saying much, the caller hung up.

Putting down the phone, Chen Xiao couldn’t help but ask: "It sounded like a young person’s voice."

"It’s a call from the legal advisor beside my grandfather, saying there’s an email for me."

Chen Xiao responded with a sound, also feeling a bit puzzled.

However, on second thought, considering Guo Zhengchang had matters to discuss with him privately, it was natural to have something to convey to Guo Qing as well.

Very soon, Guo Qing went to the study, opened his computer, and logged into his email.

Out of caution, Guo Qing also confirmed the sender was indeed Guo Zhengchang.

Opening it, upon seeing a video file, Guo Qing didn’t hesitate.

The video started, revealing Guo Zhengchang sitting on the bed.

But upon seeing Guo Zhengchang’s complexion, Guo Qing’s own face changed.

He had never seen Guo Zhengchang so weak, so pale!

Almost instinctively, Guo Qing wanted to call Chen Xiao over.

But just as he stood up, the Guo Zhengchang in the video spoke, as if seeing through Guo Qing’s intention:

"Guo Qing, sit down and listen to my words carefully, don’t rush to inform Chen Xiao!"

The weight in Guo Zhengchang’s voice was heavy, forcing Guo Qing to halt his step right then.

"Guo Qing, this email contains just a few messages. You’ve seen it, my condition is dire, and as you watch this video, I may have already fallen into a coma, or perhaps I am no longer in this world."

Guo Qing’s eyes instantly widened.

"Listen carefully, the first thing: before Li Hai’s crisis is completely resolved, do not inform Chen Xiao of my situation. He’s different from you. You’re concerned only about Dragon Cauldron, while Chen Xiao is also occupied with Zhu Nianying’s case."

"He needs to stay clear-headed at all times to handle the stormy situation in Shencheng City."

"Second: I’m uncertain if, when you view this video, I’ll have another chance to awake. But if you receive news of my death, ensure your father, your uncles, and the other relatives come to retrieve me home."

"Tell them if it’s possible to bring my body back home, that’s best. Even in old age, I wish to return to my roots, fearing becoming a wandering ghost in this foreign land."

"But if it’s truly unfeasible, then cremation it is. Yet remember to prompt them, on the journey back, to call my name from their hearts; I fear that after death, I won’t hear the call to return home."

"Third..."

At this point, a smile tugged at Guo Zhengchang’s pale face, and he exerted to lift his hand, giving a thumbs-up:

"Third, Grandfather wants to say: you are excellent, your progress has been noted by Grandfather. So, if I were to go, the burden of the entire Guo Family will rest upon your shoulders!"

"Do not be afraid, and do not underestimate yourself. Although in adherence to the family rules I established, you, straying alone for years, developed a rogue spirit. But everything has pros and cons. The downside is your tendency for anger and impulsiveness, leaning toward extremity."

"As for the advantage, it’s your most remarkable trait in Grandfather’s eyes. You possess a unique personal charisma, which is why many are willing to be loyal to you!"

"Thus, you are excellent; in Grandfather’s heart, you are no less than Chen Xiao. In fact, you might be even more remarkable than Guo Ning, whom I personally mentored."

The video showed Guo Zhengchang’s eyes filled with paternal love.

Yet, as Guo Qing watched this, his tears blurred his vision.

"Fourth...!"