Chapter 536 He Is No Longer a Member of the Gong Family
Zi Yisheng was stunned by these words, his face filled with disbelief. He had suspected anyone around him but never Gong Shu.
"You saw him?"
Ye Shenge tightly hugged her husband, knowing how difficult it must be for him to accept. Even she found it hard to believe when she learned Gong Wentao was a traitor.
"The first person I saw when I woke up was Gong Wentao."
"Heh heh heh, impressive. Gong Wentao, you're truly something!"
"Baili Xi is also not dead. He even saved him himself."
Zi Yisheng closed his eyes, the veins on his forehead bulging.
"Yes, only he had the opportunity."
Ye Shenge feared her husband would hurt himself, so she quickly patted his back.
"By the way, I drugged quite a few people in the place where they held me. Hurry up and have them all arrested. It's a pity I couldn't capture Gong Wentao and Baili Xi."
"It doesn't matter. Gong Wentao is exposed now, like a fish out of water. He'll surface on his own."
"He also said he did this to save the children from before, but he didn't say the specific reason."
Zi Yisheng kissed his wife and was about to open the door when she stopped him.
"What's wrong?"
Ye Shenge pointed outside at the hushed whispers.
"Are Ah Hong and the others really okay?"
Zi Yisheng sighed. It seemed no one was trusted anymore.
"They've all been checked. There's no problem."
"That's good. Just now, when Ah Hong was behind me, I felt a chill down my spine."
"It's alright. I was careless. I'll be more careful in the future."
Zi Yisheng comforted his wife, then walked out of the office, his expression changing drastically.
"Young Master Zi, is Madam unharmed?"
"No. From now on, issue a warrant for Gong Wentao and Baili Xi."
Ah Hong's mouth dropped open. Gong Shu was involved? Wasn't he supposed to be staying in Ming City?
"Really!"
Zi Yisheng remained silent. This silence made Ah Hong clench his fists, the veins on his arm bulging.
"He deserves to die!"
"Yes, then let him die."
Ouyang arrived just in time to see Ah Hong charge out like a berserk wolf. Hadn't Madam returned?
"Young Master Zi."
"Come in. I have something to arrange for you."
As Ouyang entered the room, he saw Ye Shenge leaning against the sofa, eyes closed, resting. Seeing her with his own eyes brought him complete peace of mind.
"It's good that you're back safe."
Ye Shenge smiled and nodded. She was completely drained.
"Ouyang, quickly contact Ming City and detain all of Gong Wentao's family members, including those in Bai Rong Village."
Ouyang was shocked. How could it be him!
"Quickly investigate anyone who has been close to Gong Wentao over the years, including those who have helped him. Issue a nationwide warrant. I want to ensure he cannot get any help."
"Yes, yes."
"Also, the Baili family are fond of using fake skin. Make sure the searchers check thoroughly."
"Ouyang, they were also poisoned. Although they ran fast, they can't escape without consequences if they were exposed. So, they won't have gone far. Seize this opportunity."
Ye Shenge mustered her strength and conveyed all the necessary instructions. Thinking about the orders her husband had given, Gong Wentao's family would likely have a difficult future.
Especially Sun Fangni, who was kind and strong, yet the two men she encountered in her life could both lead her to ruin.
And then there were the old village chief and Grandma Wang. If they knew their most beloved younger son had done such a thing, could they bear it?
One moment in heaven, one moment in hell. She wondered if Gong Wentao would regret everything he had done.
Ouyang tried to calm his complex emotions and noted down all the tasks arranged by Zi Yisheng. However, as he walked out of the office, he leaned against the wall, his mind blank for a moment.
After careful thought, he let out a sarcastic smile. Everyone had their own fate.
Gong Wentao, carrying Baili Xi, who had fallen unconscious on the way, hid them in a dilapidated house they had prepared beforehand. They had deepened and extended the cellar, storing a large amount of water and food. They could stay in there for a month without issue.
Gong Wentao carelessly threw Baili Xi on the ground and then climbed up to clear away all traces. As he sat on a chair, enduring the effects of the drug, he struggled to control the urge to kill the person lying there on impulse.
Didn't he hate Baili Xi? No one wanted him dead more than he did. But his child was still in the hospital, waiting for that scoundrel Baili Xi to produce the crucial secret medicine of the Baili family, the true secret medicine.
Nearly twenty people were captured from the place where Ye Shenge was held, and more accomplices were dug out from their confessions.
Before this night ended, those involved in Cheng Hai City, Ming City, and many other places were arrested in their sleep.
Ye Mu'en also received many complaints. After all, disrupting others' interests would always draw opposition. But he ignored them all. To touch him, one had to see if Zi Yisheng agreed.
Ye Huaijin was even more direct. His position was much higher than Ye Mu'en's, so he directly confronted those who wanted to protect their perceived kin.
He even arrogantly sat with those fools in a criticism session, condemning and protesting. But anyone who wanted to leave found the door shut.
The ones having the most comfortable time were a group of people far away by the sea. Chen Tangtang joyfully accompanied the children to climb mountains and swim in the sea every day. In just two days, she had become as dark as a mud dog.
Little Mi'er even forgot about her parents, let alone her uncle with whom she had a three-day appointment.
Little Youyou, the most mature child, only missed his mother before sleeping at night. But the day's wild play only made him think for three seconds before falling into a deep sleep.
Ye Shenge stayed overnight on the shelf bed in the office. When she woke up, it was almost noon the next day.
Zi Yisheng had also moved his office to the adjacent room. Everyone passing through the corridor walked lightly, as the original employees knew their leader's wife was still resting.
Ye Shenge locked the door and entered her space. She luxuriously bathed with well water. She had only bathed in it three times since obtaining the space; she was truly reluctant to use it.
She felt a subtle energy seeping into her body. When the fatigue dissipated, she emerged.
Standing in front of the mirror, looking at her dark circles, Ye Shenge pouted. She felt like she had aged a lot in just a few days. She was truly inexperienced.
If she were a top female protagonist from novels, she would have resolved all calamities in a few steps. But she seemed to be a weakling in both lives.
The only thing she could do was medicine. Taking advantage of the time difference in her space, she quickly made another batch of defensive medicine, which was running low from last night.
Zi Yisheng had finished all his meetings. Seeing his watch, it was already one in the afternoon, and he hadn't heard any movement from next door. He went to open the door, but it was locked.
"Yisheng, is it that Shengge is back?"
Mother Ye rushed over in a flurry. Zi Yisheng quickly went to support her, noticing her pale complexion.
"Mom, Shengge is back. She's resting now. You mustn't get agitated again."
Mother Ye smiled, tears flowing down her cheeks. Her daughter never disappointed her.
"Then let her sleep. These past few days have been too difficult."
Ye Shenge looked at the two full baskets of sorted medicinal powders and smiled with satisfaction. This time, even if another hundred people came, she could knock them all down.
After a simple bowl of stewed soup, she left her space. She had also packed many bottles of well water. This incident had changed her perspective.
From now on, she would make sure her close ones drank water from her space daily. If anything were to happen to her one day, it would be a small contribution to their health.
Over the years, her parents, children, elder brother, and masters had drunk it daily, and their health had been good, with no major illnesses. Next, she would have Asen and the others drink it. She would find some excuses to hide it. Who could blame her for making convincing medicine?
At this moment, Zi Yisheng received a call from Ming City. From the other end came a frail and weak voice.
"Young Master Zi, did he really do those things?"
"Yes, Old Village Chief."
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line, followed by faint sobs.
"Then, don't let him go. He is no longer my son."
Zi Yisheng also felt bad. The old village chief was a good person. Even now, he couldn't deny the Gong Wentao before his betrayal.
"Old Village Chief, I apologize. You will have to be temporarily detained."
"I understand. My wife and I are old and won't live much longer. The only pity is for Fangni and her child. Can I ask you to spare their lives in the end?"
Zi Yisheng remained silent. If it was confirmed that Sun Fangni had not participated in Gong Wentao's actions, she could start anew. However, there would be no place for her in Ming City or Chun City. Moving elsewhere would depend on her ability to survive.
"Forget it. It's all the fault of that unfilial son. It's fate. Also, when you catch that unfilial son, please convey a few words to him for me."
"Please, say on."
"From now on, he, Gong Wentao, is no longer a member of the Gong family. He ruined his future for a woman his entire life, and for the child born to that woman, he ruined his life.
I don't want such a disappointing son. Even if that child is saved, I will never acknowledge him. He is a disaster. Disasters should die.
The call ended. Zi Yisheng slowly put down the receiver. He used to be cold-hearted, but after being with his wife, he learned what it meant to be soft-hearted.
He took a deep breath, shook his head. His greatest weakness was his soft heart, so he didn't deserve to be soft-hearted.
Actually, Zi Yisheng didn't know that Wang Fengling had collapsed directly upon learning of her son's crimes and was currently in the hospital fighting for her life.
"Ouyang, find that child from back then. He should be around seventeen or eighteen years old now. Gong Wentao and Baili Xi are trapped, so traces of him should appear. After so many years, he can really hide."
"Yes, I'll have someone investigate through private clinics first."
"Also check hospitals. Unless the Baili family has an underground laboratory, he must be in a hospital. A very inconspicuous patient, who has stayed for at least ten years."
If he thought of it, he had to verify it, or he would regret it.
Gong Wentao also fainted from the effects of the drug. In his dreams, there was a raging fire, the cries of a helpless infant, and a woman's hysterical screams. Continuous blood flowed from thin, transparent tubes.
He felt the pain of blood flowing out and the longing in the child's eyes. The scene shifted rapidly. He saw his parents' despair, and a kind woman holding a child, the light in her eyes slowly extinguishing.