Lin Xingwan didn't pay much attention to Zhou Jinbai, and continued to speak to Duan Muxing, "Since I have completed your task so perfectly, can you fulfill your promise to me?"
After Lin Xingwan finished speaking, she cast her expectant gaze on Duan Muxing. Zhou Jinbai, standing by and completely ignored, had already become very displeased.
If he had been doubting whether his wife valued him much, then the words his wife spoke to this man Duan Muxing and the eye contact between them now made Zhou Jinbai feel like a third party with no chance to interject at all!
But Zhou Jinbai was determined not to believe this today.
"Wife, what promise do you have with him?"
After Zhou Jinbai asked, Lin Xingwan just glanced at him and then said, "This is between him and me, and I can't tell you for now."
So, this was a secret?
His wife actually had a secret with another man!
The key was that they weren't telling him. Zhou Jinbai's only thought now was to directly eliminate this man Duan Muxing.
Duan Muxing looked at Zhou Jinbai in this state, feeling like laughing but holding back.
When he first met Zhou Jinbai, the man's composed aura and calm thinking had made Duan Muxing consider him an enemy!
He was also the person Duan Muxing had always wanted to surpass. In fact, Duan Muxing felt that if he hadn't been disabled in both legs, he would have been on par with Zhou Jinbai.
As soon as he thought of his legs, all the light in Duan Muxing's eyes began to dim.
Lin Xingwan caught the dimness in Duan Muxing's eyes. She even remembered that Duan Muxing had once said that there was a medicine in this world that could make him stand up, but after searching for so many years, Duan Muxing had never found such a medicine. The result was that all hope, through repeated disappointments, turned into despair.
Although she had captured Helian Diejin this time, and Duan Muxing had used her as a pawn, if it weren't for Duan Muxing, she wouldn't have been able to catch her enemy.
Rather than being used, it was more accurate to say they were mutually beneficial.
Lin Xingwan remained silent. Soon, Xu Jingkuan and others also rushed over.
"Xingwan, are you alright? Are you injured? Do you know what has happened these past few days? I've been so worried. If anything happened to you, how could I live?"
Xu Jingkuan's eyes were full of tears as he spoke.
Seeing Xu Jingkuan like this, Lin Xingwan's mood became very subtle.
Because Lin Xingwan knew that the man in front of her was her biological father. Although Lin Xingwan had not interacted with Xu Jingkuan for many years, and their last meeting was just to use this man to help herself.
Up to now, Xu Jingkuan hadn't helped her much, only explaining the past events. But for Lin Xingwan, being cared for like this felt really good.
Because deep down, she was a child who was very lacking in love.
"I was also very worried. Xingwan, are you injured anywhere? Don't worry, I will absolutely not let go of those who bullied you."
Cen Jue's eyes were fixed on the woman in front of him. Although she didn't look as much like Helian Lingruo as Helian Diejin, Helian Diejin was after all a product of high-tech plastic surgery. But Lin Xingwan was different. She was like Helian Lingruo in her youth, especially with that spirited aura that made it impossible to look away.
Cen Jue could be one hundred percent sure that the woman in front of him was Lingruo's daughter.
"Heh, then hurry up and teach them a lesson. I think if you're any slower, they'll all run away." Xu Jingkuan found Cen Jue's words very jarring.
This man had been dissolute and unconcerned about anything in the past, and had even let Lingruo down. Now he was coming to provoke Lingruo's child, which was too shameless.
"Alright, alright, I'm not injured anywhere. I just feel like we've all been tired for so long. Let's go back and rest."
Lin Xingwan looked at Xu Jingkuan and Cen Jue glaring at each other. She knew their past grievances, and anything she said now would be useless. The most important thing was that Lin Xingwan felt too tired...
As soon as Lin Xingwan finished speaking, her vision went black, and then she fell forward.
"Daughter—"
"Xingwan—"
"Wife—"
Several voices rang out together, and Zhou Jinbai quickly caught Lin Xingwan in his arms.
Then the man quickly boarded the helicopter.
As for Duan Muxing, he just extended his hand, his face full of helplessness.
What was a simple action for others was too difficult for him.
In fact, if only he and Lin Xingwan were there when she fell, he wouldn't have been able to pick her up.
As soon as he thought of this, Duan Muxing's emotions became very low.
A person like him had no right to like anyone. In fact, his liking would only be a burden to others!
"She's fine. It's just because she's pregnant and her body is too weak that she fainted. After returning, she'll be fine after a period of recuperation."
Duan Muxing said this to Zhou Jinbai's retreating back. After all, he was a divine physician. Even without taking Lin Xingwan's pulse, Duan Muxing had already guessed her condition.
Although Zhou Jinbai had heard Duan Muxing's words, he continued to walk towards the helicopter. Of course, the reason he did this was simply to seek revenge!
He had been ignored by his wife for so long because of this man Duan Muxing. He naturally couldn't ignore his wife, but he could completely ignore Duan Muxing!
Lin Xingwan fainted for two days.
During these two days, she had been taken back to the Oriental family's manor.
Zhou Jinbai also took advantage of Lin Xingwan's unconsciousness to handle many matters of the Oriental family.
As for Zhou Bingwen, Zhou Jinbai had not dealt with him.
Although Zhou Jinbai had, for a moment, wished he could kill Zhou Bingwen, it was because of Zhou Bingwen that his family had been destroyed!
But thinking about it, if Zhou Bingwen hadn't made so many mistakes over the years, he would have been an excellent elder uncle. His values had influenced Zhou Jinbai, which was why Zhou Jinbai had become the person he was today.
Moreover, Zhou Bingwen's actions were due to the matters of the previous generation. Letting the old lady resolve this matter was the best way for Zhou Jinbai to handle it.
But...
Even though Zhou Jinbai hadn't punished Zhou Bingwen, as he sat by Lin Xingwan's bedside, gazing at her, he heard hurried footsteps outside.
Just then, Lin Xingwan, who had been unconscious, suddenly opened her eyes.
When she saw Zhou Jinbai in front of her, Lin Xingwan didn't even ask where she was. She suddenly got out of bed and grabbed Zhou Jinbai's clothes with all her might, "Jinbai, I dreamed that Zhou Bingwen died. He said he had done too many wrong things in his life, and he didn't want to live in this world, so he was going to commit suicide."
Lin Xingwan was very panicked. In her dream, Zhou Bingwen directly cut himself into countless pieces in front of her.
Blood was everywhere, and even the air seemed to be filled with the smell of blood.
Lin Xingwan was terrified. Before Zhou Jinbai could speak, the figure of Xuanyin appeared at the door.
"Young Master—"
Xuanyin's expression showed surprise when he saw Lin Xingwan wake up, but he quickly recovered.
However, Xuanyin became extremely conflicted at this moment. Should he say it or not!
"What is it? Speak freely!" Zhou Jinbai commanded, and Xuanyin immediately cast aside his hesitant thoughts.
"Zhou Bingwen committed suicide." After Xuanyin finished speaking, Zhou Jinbai's expression looked shocked.
"What?" Zhou Jinbai's face was full of disbelief. After speaking, he hadn't even recovered from the shock.
Xuanyin nodded affirmatively, "It happened ten minutes ago. It was the old lady's crying that alerted others, so we found out. Now almost everyone in the Oriental family knows this news."
After Xuanyin finished speaking, Zhou Jinbai's brow furrowed deeply, and a clear '川' character could be seen between his eyebrows.
"Let's go and see." Lin Xingwan couldn't help but get out of bed, but Zhou Jinbai still looked hesitant.
"I know you really want to see. My body can still hold on. It's okay, Jinbai. When a person dies, the lamp goes out. Past grievances will be forgotten."
Lin Xingwan took Zhou Jinbai's hand, and the two of them rushed towards the house where Zhou Bingwen lived.
In about a few minutes, Zhou Jinbai and Lin Xingwan arrived at the house.
Those who wanted to watch were blocked outside. However, even from the doorway, they could see the old lady holding Zhou Bingwen.
At this moment, the old lady's face was full of a sense of loss. She sat on the ground, holding Zhou Bingwen in her arms.
The deceased Zhou Bingwen was already pale, looking very distressing.
After Zhou Jinbai entered, he heard the old lady muttering to herself, "Why... why couldn't you forgive me even in death? Mother made a mistake. From now on, Mother will never be biased again, okay? Wake up, wake up. Mother won't scold you anymore. From now on, Mother will bear everything for you, okay? Bingwen, why did you choose to commit suicide? Didn't you say you didn't want to be with your brother? Now that you and your brother are both gone, leaving this old woman alone, how can I live!"
Tears streamed down the old lady's face, and she looked so pathetic.
Lin Xingwan remembered that in her memory, the old lady had always been a very interesting and wise elder, often like a guiding light, always leading her and Zhou Jinbai.
But now the old lady was emaciated, looking as if she wouldn't live much longer. This sight was truly heartbreaking.
"Grandma, Uncle has passed away. Let's prepare for the funeral first."
Zhou Jinbai, suppressing his grief, said this to the old lady.
Regarding Zhou Bingwen's matter, Zhou Jinbai didn't even know how to judge right from wrong.
He was a person who was rotten to the core, but his wickedness was also due to growing up in a distorted family, which gradually twisted his psychology.
"No, my Bingwen is not dead. He's just sleeping. He just doesn't want to talk to me. He's still angry with me, but what can I do? Time cannot be reversed. I also want to make up for the mistakes I made. How can I be so vicious? In fact, the family wanted to save Bingwen, but I was selfish at that time.
I always felt that Bingwen was not as smart as Nianqing. I always felt that only if Nianqing became the head of the Oriental family would I have face. But Bingwen's grades were also very good back then. The teacher even told me that Bingwen was more mature and steady. Although Nianqing was very smart, Nianqing's personality was fickle. But I always felt that Nianqing was better than Bingwen...
Even later, when Nianqing and Bingwen made mistakes together, I was always harsh on Bingwen. As for Nianqing, I thought he was still young. I thought Bingwen hadn't managed his younger brother well. They were both my children! It was my fault that I caused Nianqing's death, and it was my fault that I caused Bingwen's death. I am a devil."
Zhou Bingwen's suicide was too much of a blow to the old lady.
She had two children in her life, but in the end, both children met with misfortune, leaving her, an elder, to mourn her children. Such a heavy blow made the old lady feel that life was too miserable.
But now, even though she regretted it and knew that what she had done was so foolish, what was the use?
"Xuanyin, Xuanzhu, send the old lady back to her room to rest." Zhou Jinbai looked at the old lady in this state and could only say this to the two subordinates standing behind him.
Just then, Jia Yanzhen also ran over.
When he saw the old lady slumped on the ground, his heart felt as if it had been struck by something. The unbearable feeling made Jia Yanzhen immediately squat beside the old lady. He held her hand and then said, "Grandma, let me take you back. Although everyone in this world lives a very bitter life, you still have other relatives. Even Sister-in-law is pregnant. Our lives are only a few decades long. When we finish this journey, our friends and relatives will welcome us in another world. Don't cry, Grandma. I'll help you back."
Although Jia Yanzhen said this, he still forcibly made the old lady let go of the deceased Zhou Bingwen.
"No, I want to be with my child, I want to be with him..." The old lady didn't want to let go at all, but at this moment, she didn't have much strength. The final outcome was that she fainted during the struggle.
The subordinates quickly sent the old lady away. Then Zhou Jinbai took one last look at Zhou Bingwen and asked people to prepare for the funeral.
Zhou Bingwen's death was a major event for the Oriental family.
Although Zhou Bingwen had committed many evils, and many people in the Oriental family had paid with their lives for Zhou Bingwen's revenge plan!
However, Zhou Jinbai still buried Zhou Bingwen according to the standards of Dongfang Zechuan's funeral. Although the people of the Oriental family were very dissatisfied with Zhou Jinbai's actions, all of Zhou Jinbai's friends were powerful figures. They dared not speak out and finally compromised.
Zhou Bingwen was already dead. No matter how grand his funeral was, he wouldn't know.
There was no need for those who were still alive to be unhappy with Zhou Jinbai because of Zhou Bingwen's funeral. After all, Zhou Jinbai was now their benefactor!
The old lady still refused to accept the fact that Zhou Bingwen had died. She stayed in her room, sometimes waking up, and more often in a coma.
Lin Xingwan stayed with Zhou Jinbai. After the funeral ended, Zhou Jinbai disappeared.
When Lin Xingwan found Zhou Jinbai, she discovered that he was in Zhou Bingwen's room.