Epiphanies of Rebirth Chapter 67 (Part 2)
Translated by Pure (ko-fi)
Chapter 67.2 Lin Jingzhe pulled him back and asked, "What are you doing?"
Shi Nanxing originally held strong expectations of Dai Gaofeng, the famous gossiper, but unexpectedly, the other party's infuriating reaction also almost induced him into shock. Not only did Dai Gaofeng not believe what he had told him, he even went to chat with the elders of the Shi Family. The details of this conversation remained unknown, but now the reaction of his family members whenever they visited him seemed to carry a heavy sense of worry. They were afraid that Shi Nanxing would become a fool one day.
Dai Gaofeng never came to visit again, but Shi Nanxing fell into dire straits. Except for the time allocated for the various painful examinations, his mouth was stuffed with miscellaneous supplements every day.
He was already living a miserable life, yet Qi Qing brought back a very bad piece of news——
Xiao Chi, who owned 10% of the shares, officially attended the latest investor meeting of April Wind Square as a shareholder.
Ten percent equity was rather a large amount, such a shareholder had considerable power and authority. The first thing Xiao Chi attended was to propose a cooperation plan for the 2nd Middle Road’s Mixed-use Building and April Wind Square. At the same time, he also divulged the investment contract that TOBR had used to put pressure on Lin Jingzhe.
Of course, that contract was forged by Shi Nanxing. He had only wanted to use April Wind Square’s name to provoke Lin Jingzhe and force him to compromise. In actuality, it was impossible to really sign under such unequal unreasonable agreement, therefore, this contract was never mentioned in the previous shareholder meetings. Although Shi Nanxing and some few others knew this contract was faked, the shareholders did not. Hence, when confirmed that it was indeed signed by April Wind Square, all shareholders exploded with anger. Qi Qing, who represented Shi Nanxing, was questioned at the meeting for harming the interests of the collective, and was scolded by a torrent of abuses.
Of course, it was impossible to pass such an unprincipled investment contract; the marketing department immediately dispatched someone to contact TOBR. Xiao Chi, who had disclosed the contract to everyone at the meeting, immediately garnered the goodwill of countless shareholders. Shopping malls were indeed in a competitive relationship when they operated independently, but thi would change if they cooperated with each other. As the common shareholder of the two shopping malls, Xiao Chi seemed to be pulling an invisible link between them. The mixed-use building and April Wind Square faced the same street, and were rather close in distance. It was undoubtedly a good thing to be able to share the source of customers. Therefore, even Qi Qing, who was present at the scene, could not think of any reason to refute Xiao Chi’s proposal for cooperation.
April Wind Square clearly expressed its willingness to change some areas that originally conflicted with the mixed-use building for the sake of cooperation. It just so happened that the construction of the two shopping malls had not yet been completed, so Xiao Chi even suggested building a bridge connecting the two shopping malls to drive the flow of traffic more efficiently. By the end of the shareholder meeting, the theme almost became the unfettered imagination of their malls’ future. When the meeting adjourned, everyone left excited and happy. Of course, this excluded Qi Qing, the target of public criticism, but no one cared about his mood.
Qi Qing was so angry that he took half a bottle of painkillers after the meeting, just to calm his twitching heart from agitating him anymore.
When he dragged his unwell body and insisted on rushing to the hospital to report the news, in the end he only received a teeth-gritting ‘scram’ from Shi Nanxing.
Qi Qing stood outside the hospital gate as the freezing wind hit his face. Beside him, was his wife, Jiang Qiaqia. He was in a daze, questioning what he had been fighting all this time for.
Jiang Qiaqia looked at his black lips, and readjusted the scarf for him with some fear. Qi Qing's face became more and more ugly every day, and Jiang Qiaqia got up several times in the middle of the night only to be frightened. Her husband’s complexion was too similar to a zombie. If it weren't for the progress of the land at the foot of Wubao Mountain and Qiqing Real Estate, she would not have allowed this kind of lifestyle to continue. However, even after she persuaded herself to compromise, she had recently started to find reasons to sleep in separate rooms with her husband.
Jiang Qiaqia glanced at the crowds at the gate of the hospital behind her, and hesitantly advised, "We usually don't have time, but since we’re here today, why don't we have a checkup?"
After a long period of conflict, Qi Qing was no longer as submissive and tender towards her as in the past. Moreover, he was still fuming from Shi Nanxing’s outburst just now, so he frowned impatiently, "Check what? What time do I have to spare? Now that April Wind Square has changed courses, that Grand from TOBR will be calling us soon... So we’re going back to the company!"
What a good-for-nothing. He didn't even dare to make a peep in front of Shi Nanxing, but he dared to act as if he were the king to his wife.
Jiang Qiaqia gloomily watched her husband walk into the snow, and once again wondered what demon possessed her to abandon Lin Runsheng for such a trash man.
Although Lin Runsheng was also a good-for-nothing, at least he would never disrespect her like this.
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Shi Nanxing's original plan was thrown into disarray, and every step he had carefully taken had blown up one after another. He was so angry that he laid on the bed and couldn't even sit up. But at the same time, he could also see that Xiao Chi and Lin Jingzhe had the upper hand. Without sufficient evidence, no one would believe what he said.
He has been depressed for a long time because of this knowledge. Unable to tolerate it any longer, Shi Nanxing asked Qi Kai to find a private detective for him.
In that era, the concept of private detectives didn't exist, only a cohort of individuals willing to undertake any task for money. Shi Nanxing, lying on the bed in a state of fatigue, was still searching for such individuals. Curious, Qi Kai inquired, "Uncle, what are you up to?"
Shi Nanxing hesitated momentarily but chose not to disclose the truth. Initially, he had contemplated spreading the news widely, but after facing resistance from Dai Gaofeng, he shifted his strategy and opted to focus on the Xiao Family.
If he had to make a move, then it had to count!
Shi Nanxing had encountered the Xiao Family on several occasions, leaving a lasting impression. How could such an upright family tolerate Xiao Chi's misbehavior? Once this scandal reached the Xiao Family, chaos would naturally ensue. This approach was more potent than hiring a group of individuals to carry out malicious deeds. As the primary instigator who led Xiao Chi astray, Lin Jingzhe would undoubtedly face severe consequences. Although this method risked alienating Xiao Chi, Shi Nanxing was well aware that his current relationship with Xiao Chi had already abandoned any semblance of cordiality.
With no other outlet for his resentment, revenge seemed to be the only remedy now!
But it would be difficult to get his hands on the evidence of their scandal. Before then, he must ensure that Qi Kai, that c*nt of a fool, does not spoil his plans.
Hence, Shi Nanxing invested significant sums in purchasing an imported camera. Despite his frail body, prone to bouts of nausea, he weakly leaned against the bed's headrest. His gloomy expression was directed at the man standing before his hospital bed. After careful consideration from numerous options, Shi Nanxing had chosen this individual, reputed to be an experienced private detective.
"I've already endured a great deal, so you must exercise caution. These two targets are quite astute and skilled actors; no one has ever uncovered their secret. I'll give you a month, and if that's insufficient, I can grant an extension. Ensure you keep a vigilant eye on them and don't let any clues slip through!"
The private detective sensed an unprecedented level of vigilance in Shi Nanxing's expression, and it almost scared him away from taking on the job. However, enticed by the generous reward, he could only earnestly nod and assure Shi Nanxing, "Understood! I will definitely not let go of any clues! "
As the two parted ways, a tense atmosphere lingered, as if desolate war songs played in the background. Filled with regret, the private detective started his car. Shi Nanxing's tragic injuries seemed to foretell an ominous fate, making this the most challenging project he had encountered since entering the industry.
The thick envelope on the front passenger's seat contained over 20,000 yuan, almost equivalent to his entire annual income from the previous year. However, this sum was merely the deposit. Following the client's provided information, the private detective drove his car to the underground parking lot of the office building. After switching off the engine, he opted not to turn on the car lights, sitting in the dark while methodically devising a meticulous plan. Each step was tedious but crucial, aimed at maximizing his chances of success.
While contemplating, he examined the photos of his two targets. Utilizing the sunlight filtering through the small gap in the parking lot, the private detective ingrained their faces in his memory. Excellent. Thankfully, these two individuals were strikingly handsome and easily memorable.
As it neared the end of the workday, the parking lot started filling up with people eager to get into their cars and depart. The detective's unassuming minivan didn't attract much notice. He picked up the expensive new camera on the passenger seat and carefully loaded a fresh film.
After attaching the infrared filter, he powered on the camera and tested its clarity. Today was merely a reconnaissance mission for the private detective. The life of a detective was always a challenging journey, with an extended period of hard work laying the foundation for a fruitful outcome.
Suddenly, two familiar faces emerged in the camera's view. Their unexpected presence momentarily stunned the private detective. Upon regaining his composure, a surge of excitement coursed through his heart.
My God! What luck! It was just the first day, but he had already encountered his ‘troublesome’ targets!
The emotion of joy was deeply suppressed in the bottom of his heart as the private detective watched the two people gradually approaching from the distance. Shi Nanxing's exhortations echoed in his mind repeatedly: This was a pair of prudent, cunning, insidious, scheming people. They are very skilled actors, no one has ever found out about their secret…
Lin Jingzhe and Xiao Chi gradually approached; they did not speak all the way over. Their acting was impeccable! The private detective was filled with fighting spirit as he carefully watched the two people who were just walking side by side. The camera in his hand captured the scene where their shoulders and arms touched! This was a very big breakthrough!
Lin Jingzhe and Xiao Chi walked to the side of the car, apparently planning to leave in the same vehicle. The private detective immediately put down the camera and touched his car keys. His nerves were tense, he needed to wait for the other party to leave before he could follow steadily behind them.
But at this moment, the two figures, who had already walked to the side of the car, suddenly stopped.
The private detective's heart skipped a beat, and his body stiffened with fear. Could it be that his perfect disguise had already been discovered?
However, in the next second, the scene in front of him almost made him jump out of his chair.
After the two people with their backs to him stopped, they began to talk face to face. The more they conversed, the closer their bodies became, and they quickly stuck together.
Although the private detective was put in a momentary stupor, his professionalism brought him back to his senses quickly. He picked up the camera that had been thrown aside just now, and began to take pictures of his targets’ accidental leak.
It was difficult to hear what Lin Jingzhe and Xiao Chi were talking about, but they suddenly smiled and held hands while facing each other.
Wait a minute…
There was a pause as the private detective lifted his finger from pressing the shutter. He had a feeling that something didn’t feel quite right.
Unfortunately, there was no time for him to ponder. A more shocking scene suddenly played in front of him!
Xiao Chi and Lin Jingzhe got closer and closer, and then their lips gradually touched each other, exchanging a kiss.
Right then and there!
At a public parking lot where people pass by from time to time!
No way……
What the...
This was not what he said…
Pure: This chapter got me laughing so hard 🤣🤣
