The Crazy Son-In-Law

In the room, Tang Li began scratching the places where his water blisters had erupted, turning his skin into a bloody mess in an instant. The doctors immediately became frantic.

“Sedatives, quick!”

“Mr. Tang’s condition seems to have worsened!”

“We shouldn’t have let that kid go earlier. If anything happens to Mr. Tang, that kid will be the murderer.”

“He can’t run far.”

Qin Guangyuan held the removed silver needles, frowning slightly, wondering privately. From Xiao Shun’s technique and the acupoints he had punctured, there shouldn’t have been such a strong reaction. It was probably Tang Li’s condition getting worse…

Two days later.

At night.

Tang Li received a sedative injection and lay quietly in bed, his body covered in patches of blood, especially his chest, which had turned into a bloody pulp. The blood had soaked through the white gauze, a shocking sight.

His body, aged over fifty, had been tormented beyond recognition in just a few days.

Yan Ying and Tang Zhi stood by the bed, silently watching him.

Roughly ten minutes later.

His fingers moved slightly.

“Are you awake?” Tang Zhi asked, “How do you feel?”

Tang Li’s eyes opened a crack and closed again.

“I’m afraid I’m beyond help. We can’t even find out what’s wrong with me, so how can I be cured? Just give me a quick end and spare me some suffering,” Tang Li said weakly.

Tang Zhi and Yan Ying exchanged a glance, and the former said, “Don’t talk nonsense. There must be a way. I’ve already contacted some foreign experts; they’ll be here in a few days. Don’t worry, nothing will happen. Just hang on for two more days.”

Tang Li managed a difficult smile, “There’s no need. I think it’s my fate. We’ve been the closest since we were young and still are. After I’m gone, since Shishi lacks the experience for business and won’t be able to handle the responsibility. You’ll have to lead Kumi Group. Promise me you’ll watch over it.”

A barely noticeable glint flashed in Tang Zhi’s eyes, “You’ll be fine.”

“Don’t change the subject. Also, Yan Ying. I know you and Yan Ying have known each other for a lifetime. You two were engaged before I married her. I’m sorry about that, but I had my reasons,” Tang Li continued.

Tang Zhi’s gaze suddenly turned icy, and his fist clenched involuntarily, his knuckles turning white.

“After I’m gone, you can have her back. You must take care of her and Shishi…”

“So now you admit that you drugged me back then, right?” Yan Ying interrupted him coldly, her expression as frigid as ice.

“At that time, the Tang family was in turmoil, and we had to rely on the power of your family to stabilize the situation. You are a person of integrity, so I had no choice but to resort to such a despicable method.” Tang Li reluctantly admitted, “I know you’ve held a grudge against me all these years, and when I die, the hatred in your heart can finally be extinguished.”

“Extinguished? You’re wrong. My hatred for you will never disappear in this lifetime. Do you know how I’ve lived through all these years? I feel disgusted just looking at you, and when I see Tang Shishi, that cheap woman, I just want to strangle her. It’s all my fault for being soft-hearted and letting the bastard child I had with you grow up. Don’t worry, she’ll soon follow you into death.” Yan Ying sneered.

“You forgot that she has the same heartache as you. Yes, I poisoned her, and this is called tit for tat. It’s a pity I can’t let you watch your most beloved daughter go before you; that would be more enjoyable!” Tang Li’s clenched fists trembled slightly, “Shishi is your daughter too, how can you be so cruel?”

“She’s not!” Yan Ying screamed hysterically, “Everything about you disgusts me, and she’s no exception, having your blood flowing through her veins!”

“You’re insane!” Tang Li roared with the last of his strength.

“Yes, I’m insane. Ever since you defiled me, I swore to make you pay for my love. Killing you with a single stab would be too easy. I’ll make you die slowly.” Yan Ying gritted her teeth.

Tang Zhi looked at her with some surprise, as if he had never known her before. Yan Ying, born into a prominent family and a well-educated lady, had always maintained her elegant and intellectual demeanor. The Yan Ying he saw now seemed like a completely different person. Tang Zhi had never imagined that a woman’s hatred could be buried so deep and for so long.

“You knew about the poisoning all along, didn’t you?” Tang Li asked, his voice filled with despair.

Tang Zhi hesitated for a moment and then nodded, “Yes, it was my people who had brought the poison back from Africa. It’s called Chkongmukao. It was not easy to find a poison that even you, who are familiar with various poisons and skilled in detoxification, didn’t know about. This poison has no antidote and is difficult to detect. By the time it’s discovered, it has already seeped into the bone marrow.”

“Now that you’ve mentioned the poison, it seems that I must die tonight.” Tang Li said with a bitter smile.

“Yes, you are a master of using poison. Who knows, you might be able to find a solution. Since everything has been said, you can rest assured and go. I’ll take care of everything at home, just as you took care of me in the past.” Tang Zhi said expressionlessly.

“One last question, Yan Ying, weren’t you poisoned too?” Tang Li asked.

“Who told you I was poisoned? Don’t you know that those symptoms can be faked? I’ve been acting for so many years in bed with you, and my performance was quite convincing, wasn’t it?” Hatred had turned Yan Ying, the once elegant woman, into something unrecognizable. She spoke with a cruel, sinister smile on her lips.

Tang Li let out a bitter laugh, his voice filled with endless despair and a hint of relief.

“The show is over. It’s time to come out.” He sighed softly.

The door of the room’s cabinet creaked open, and a figure leaped out.

“What a family drama.” It was Xiao Shun who had come to treat Tang Li a few days earlier.

“Sorry for the display, Mr. Xiao,” Tang Li said, his voice booming.

“How come it’s you?” Yan Ying asked in surprise.

“Why can’t it be me? In this villa, apart from me, who else can Tang Li trust? The cook? The driver? The gardener? Or the doctors you brought in?” Xiao Shun laughed mockingly.

“Mr. Xiao’s miraculous treatment was already taking effect when he gave me the acupuncture. But if I didn’t continue to pretend, how would you reveal yourselves?” Tang Li spoke without any emotion in his voice.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

“It’s impossible. Once the poison takes effect, there’s no cure. Are you trying to fool me? You don’t look any better!” Yan Ying said, her face pale.