Chapter 35 Do You Understand? (1/2)

Zhao Dongsheng was dead?

This piece of news shook them up considerably. How was Zhao Dongsheng dead even before they made any move? Could he have committed suicide by shooting himself with a gun like Han Guoping, knowing that he could not protect himself anymore?

Qin Sheng thought that it was not possible. Zhao Dongsheng was not such a person. While Han Guoping was cornered by the situation surrounding him, Zhao Dongsheng could never achieve the same kind of willpower.

What exactly happened?

When Qin Sheng came to, he asked coldly, ”How did Zhao Dongsheng die?”

Chang Baji was at the scene when it happened, so what he said was first hand information. He was shaken up too. He could only conclude that what was meant to be would be. Zhao Dongsheng, who lost his defense and protection from Zhou Wenwu, had reached the end of his journey in life. Chang Baji continued to explain saying, ”Just a few minutes after Zhao Dongsheng stepped out of his office building, he was stabbed to death. His subordinates were also injured by the knife. The assassinator was indeed very skilled. Unfortunately I was too far away to see who it was.”

”Are you sure he's dead?” What happened came as a shock to Qin Sheng. Who could have vented his anger on Zhao Dongsheng? Like Zhou Wenwu, there were many who hated Zhao Dongsheng. However, most were hesitant about taking revenge on him because of his strong backings.

With certainty, Chang Baji said, ”He was stabbed seven times and every jab was fatal. If he could survive the attack, it would go into the Guiness World Records.”

Both Zhou Wenwu and Zhao Dongsheng were now dead. Qin Sheng thought regardless of who was behind Zhao Dongsheng's murder, the Han family storm had finally passed. He could finally take his leave from the chaotic situation, but before that, he wanted to speak to Han Bing. Just as there was Zheng Ping to pick up the pieces of the Guoping Group, there had to be someone to do the same for the less glamorous jobs.

Qin Sheng nodded and said, ”Brother Chang, you may return to Thomson Golf Resort. We are now relatively safe, given Zhao Dongsheng was dead.”

Chang Baji had the exact sentiments.

When Qin Sheng and Chang Baji arrived at Thomson Golf Resort one after another, Han Bing and Hao Lei were having their dinner. They had moved back to Thomson Golf Resort after Zhou Wenwu died, after all the three men were beginning to feel awkward sleeping together on the floor of the living room.

”Oh you're back! Have you had dinner?” Han Bing asked as soon as she saw Qin Sheng coming in.

What Han Bing said to Qin Sheng that morning was meant to be a confession. She was one bold lady who was not used to concealing her feelings, although she was unsure of how Qin Sheng felt towards her. She was one who followed her heart. Was Qin Sheng not someone a woman needed, one who was always there for her to protect her so that she did not have to suffer in any way?

While Qin Sheng did not respond, Han Bing thought that silence did not equate to rejection. She had full confidence in her charm and she did not believe that Qin Sheng would have completely zero feelings for her. She believed that with determination, Qin Sheng would eventually be won over by her.

”I already had dinner. Go ahead and finish your food. I'll be waiting for you in the study. We need to talk,” Qin Sheng walked up the stairs, where his room was right next to Han Bing's bedroom.

Chang Baji was famished so he hurriedly replied, ”I've not taken my dinner yet! What's there for me to eat? Wow, there's sweet sour fish, which is my favorite! Give me two bowls of rice!”

”Auntie Liu, prepare rice!” Han Bing said, smiling.

Qin Sheng went straight into Han Guoping's study. To the Hans' servants, Qin Sheng was like the master of half of Han's family, after all Han Bing was very obedient to him.

This was the second time Qin Sheng entered Han Guoping's study since his death. The first time was when Chen Beiming brought him in to comfort Han Bing. Qin Sheng drew the curtains and settled on the seat Han Guoping sat on when he put the gun to his mouth. At that moment, Qin Sheng's eyes were filled with confusion and puzzlement.

Han Guoping had been through the many ups and downs in life to finally end up where he was now. How much hardship did he have to go through to be able to sit on this seat?

When he returned again to Shanghai earlier, he was somehow coincidentally intricated with the Han's affairs so much so that the momentum of his life was interrupted. Presently, the Han's affairs had come to an end and he had to make a decision out of three options. Firstly, he could remain with the Hans to assist Han Bing in other family matters. Secondly, he could accept Jiang Xianbang's offer to help him by giving him a headstart so he could continue from there. Thirdly, he could start from scratch on his own, which would be the most tedious journey for him.

Qin Sheng was hesitant about which choice to pick.

When Qin Sheng was deep in thoughts, Han Bing entered the room and Qin Sheng stood up immediately. He was neither Chen Beiming nor Zhao Dongsheng after all and he did not want Han Bing to misunderstand him in any way.

”I smelt alcohol and perfume on your body, where have you gone to fool around?” Han Bing asked with a serious expression on her face. She was behaving like a young wife who had spent their day alone at home and waiting for the husband to return, so she could interrogate him like a private eye.

Amused, Qin Sheng paused for a second and said, ”Do you have a nose of a dog?”

”Just tell me the truth,” Han Bing continued pressing him.

Qin Sheng did not see the need to explain himself, however, worried that she would keep pressing him, he said, ”I went to Fudan University to see my little sister today, accompanied her to go shopping and had dinner together with my university friend. You know him, he's Xia Ding, whom we had a drink with. Are you satisfied now?”

”What? I didn't know you had a little sister!” Han Bing was taken by surprise.

Qin Sheng rolled his eyes and asked, ”What do you know about me anyways?”