Chapter 525: Wen Shu Appears

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Then do you know whos coming? Xia Wan inquired, her voice tinged with excitement. And where have my uncle and the others gone?

Zhang Ru gave Xia Wan a puzzled look. I havent heard my father mention anything about it. Did your uncle leave on an errand?

Xia Wans spirits dampened upon hearing Zhang Rus response, a sense of frustration was.h.i.+ng over her.

Sister-in-law, do you have any idea when Uncle Zhao will return? Xia Wans tone conveyed her growing anxiety. Or perhaps you could tell me where hes gone. We might be able to track him down.

Im not entirely sure. All I know is he left with my husband and a few others for the county town this afternoon. Their purpose? Im in the dark as much as you are, Zhang Ru admitted candidly. But theres talk that theyre onto some lucrative deal. They even had me prepare a large box here at home, claiming it would be essential upon their return.

Xia Wan glanced at the box in questionan aged, weather-beaten wooden crate, its contents and purpose a mystery.

Thanks for the info, Sister-in-law. We should get going, Xia Wan said, a thought suddenly striking her.

She hastily ripped out a page from her notebook, jotting down a number. This is my contact. Please ring me the moment Uncle Zhao gets back.

With a hesitant gesture, Zhang Ru took the piece of paper, watching as Xia Wan quickly exited.

Upon reaching the courtyard, Xia Wan met Chen MO, who had just ended a phone call. Xu Ye might have located the doc.u.ment, he informed her. Where is it? Xia Wans face lit up with antic.i.p.ation as she clutched Chen MOs hand.

Lets discuss it in the car, Chen MO suggested, leading her towards the vehicle.

Once inside, Chen MO began explaining, Wanwan, it appears Wen Shu might not be our prime suspect.

His recent return has been anything but smooth.

Xu Yes found that at least three groups are after the doc.u.ment. Wen Shu cant possibly evade them all. Its unlikely hell continue threatening your parents. Where is he currently? Xia Wan pressed, eager to confront the matter head-on.

Were going to see him right now. Well get our answers directly, Chen MO replied, pressing the accelerator as they made their way back to the county town.

Arriving at a decrepit building on the towns western outskirts, they found Xu Ye waiting, seated on a rock among several others. He quickly got up to greet them as Chen Mots car pulled up.

Hes inside, Xu Ye directed them.

Xia Wan hastened into the ramshackle mud house and saw Wen Shu, slumped against a stone wall, his face covered in dust and stripped of its usual arrogance.

Upon noticing Xia Wan, he lunged towards her, yelling, Xia wan! Youre to blame for all of this! Ill make you pay!

Weakened from lack of nourishment and rest, Wen Shu was effortlessly subdued by Chen Mot s swift intervention.

When Chen MO saw Wen Shu coming over, he raised his foot and kicked him aside.

Wen Shu crashed to the ground, tumbling over before resting against a rock, breathless and defeated.

Xia Wan approached him, her voice icy. Where are my parents? Wen Shu glared up defiantly. Why ask me about your parents?

You really dont know where they are? Xia Wans tone grew even colder. Then whats your reason for returning?

Wen Shu, infuriated, shot back, If it werent for you, I wouldnt be in this mess! You and your naive sister, Xia Ru, are why Ive been ousted!

If it werent for you, no, and your stupid sister, Xia Ru, how would I have ended up being kicked out of the house!

Its all your fault! Its you both!

As he attempted another a.s.sault, Wen Shu rushed toward them.

Before Chen MO could intervene, Wen Shu, as if electrocuted, quickly withdrew his extended hand and started screaming and rolling on the ground.

Whats wrong with him? Xu Ye inquired, both curious and wary.

Xia Wan replied coolly, A minor lesson. He needs to learn he cant bully just anyone.

Xu Ye immediately noticed the silver needle stuck in Wen Shus palm.

The silver needle pierced through the palm and out the back of the hand, looking far more terrifying than Wen Shu ts screams.

Xu Ye slightly curled his lips in distaste, subtly increasing the distance between himself and Xia Wan.

Xia Wan, ignoring Xu Yes actions, walked straight up to Wen Shu and demanded, Tell me! Where are my parents?

Wen Shu, with trembling hands, looked at Xia Wan and exclaimed, You! You wicked woman! I told you, I dont know!