Suddenly, Zhang Yuqi raised his other hand and slapped Zhang Yuliang hard across his already stiff and cold cheek. The words he spoke seemed even colder than the temperature in the morgue:
"Useless trash!"
"Do you know how much I've done? Do you know how long I've been preparing? I could have smoothly taken over the entire Zhang Family, but because of you, all my efforts have been in vain! You good-for-nothing!"
"You looked at me before you died from your wounds, did you want me to tell you the answer? I was afraid you'd die with your eyes open, so I came to tell you this. Otherwise, I'm afraid you'd die without understanding, still wondering if the Cai Family and Chu Families had Ding Jiafeng kill you, hoping for internal strife within the Zhang Family. No way, why would those uncles do it themselves, dirtying their hands and leaving themselves leverage? They'd only use the situation to force a smart person like me, driven to the brink by you and my older brother, to personally pick up the knife and kill! After I'm done, I'll even thank them! You good-for-nothings!"
As he spoke, Zhang Yuqi, seemingly unable to vent his anger, slapped Zhang Yuliang hard across the face with a fierce expression.
He covered his mouth and nose with a handkerchief in one hand, pointed at Zhang Yuliang with the other, and said in a tone of disappointment and frustration:
"Colluding with Shanghai people to manipulate the stock index and damage the Zhang Family's reputation? Is this the kind of despicable tactic you learned while studying abroad? Stupid! I didn't misjudge you, I didn't misbehave. You've been a good-for-nothing since you were a child, and you'll remain a good-for-nothing until the day you die!"
"The Zhang family is currently at the height of its power. It's precisely at times like these that you must conceal your intentions and act discreetly. You don't know how many people are watching the Zhang family, wanting to take advantage but unable to find an opportunity. Any slight internal disturbance within the Zhang family is tantamount to giving them a chance to sow discord and escalate the situation. This is exactly what happened to you this time. What was originally a small matter between you and Chu Xiaoxin has been dragged into this mess! Do you think those old devils from the Chu and Cai families weren't involved?! Stupid! Without their tacit approval, do you think a small company like Likang and a mere secretary like Song Tianyao would dare to cooperate with you and openly oppose the Zhang family? Stupid! It's because of your stupidity that I couldn't completely take over the Zhang family's business from my elder brother. And it's because of your stupidity that I was forced to arrange for your execution in full view of everyone, committing fratricide!"
"If a person is useless, they should learn from Yulin and obediently play the blind dog, letting whoever is in charge do as they please. They only need to do what they're told. The eldest brother still believes that as long as the Zhang Family's status remains intact, he can at most ask Cai Wenbai for help after his release, and quickly restore the family to its former state. Only a fool like him would truly believe that Cai Wenbai is closer to him, a descendant from the Five Counties region, than to Chu Yaozong from Chiu Chow. Such a fool, if released, will only bring the Zhang Family utter ruin. The Zhang Family has no chance or power to continue fighting; preserving their current assets..." I switched to another industry, keeping a low profile and cautiously seeking opportunities to make a comeback. Unfortunately, my older brother wouldn't understand, but I do. That's why I was chosen by those old devils. Do you know how they're helping me? I kill you, and all the smart people will think it was Cai Wenbai and Chu Yaozong who did it. That's how they're helping me. Their status and position mean they don't need to care about rumors that don't cause any real harm. They can let the dirty rumors spread freely without actually damaging their reputation and prestige! They can take the blame for my bad reputation, yet they force me to kill someone myself! That's how they're helping me!
After speaking at length in a fierce tone and with a menacing expression, Zhang Yuqi's tone calmed down slightly:
"Next, I need to deal with my eldest brother so that I can safely lead the Zhang Family out of this storm. Fourth brother, you should learn from your second brother's patience. Observe the world for a few more years, and you'll gradually understand what a suitable opportunity is. You'll also know that once you decide to act, you must be decisive and ruthless, like killing you—one fatal blow. In your next life, learn to be a smarter person. Even if your eldest brother can't be with you, he'll only spend his remaining years in prison. Likang's secretary, Song Tianyao, taught me a lesson; newspapers are a good thing."
Then, Zhang Yuqi zipped up the body bag, his face slowly returning from its previous sinister and fierce expression to one of utter haggardness and grief, and gently pushed Zhang Yuliang back into the morgue.
Folding the handkerchief to conceal the bloodstains, Zhang Yuqi turned and walked towards the morgue. He walked down the long, dark corridor, washed his hands with the help of the caretaker, politely thanked him, and then walked out of the hospital gate. With a sorrowful expression, he approached A-Yin and Alice, letting out a sad sigh.
"Let's continue to rescue our eldest brother. Only he can hold this family together. Yuliang is gone; the Zhang Family can't afford to fall into chaos any longer."
The four sons of the Zhang Family, three tigers and one leopard, each possess the bearing of a family head and the aura of a tycoon.
Flowers bloom with two sides, life exists between Buddha and demon.
Zhang Yuqi, a Buddha with a Demonic Heart!
Chapter 178 The Curtain Falls
The Commonwealth Day in late May 1951 was to commemorate Queen Victoria, the longest-reigning Britain monarch. On this day, which was important to both the Britain in the Britain and the colonies, the Government House Hong Kong gazetted the appointment of 27 Justice of the Peace, including 18 official Justice of the Peace and 9 non-official Justice of the Peace.
Among the list of non-official Justice of the Peace published by the Government House, the name of Hong Kong's young Philanthropist and entrepreneur, Chu Xiaoxin, was prominently listed, making him the third Chinese person in Hong Kong's history to obtain the title of Justice of the Peace before the age of thirty.
After this news was published in major newspapers, it slightly overshadowed two other pieces of news that had been circulating among the public in the past few days.
The first news item is that Zhang Yujie, the former owner of the European Coast Company, was exposed by a Malaysia newspaper for murdering his Malaysia business partner when he started his business. A survivor who was thrown into the sea during that incident has been found and is willing to testify against Zhang Yujie. Malaysia authorities are actively contacting Hong Kong authorities, hoping to participate in the investigation of Zhang Yujie and extradite Zhang Yujie to Malaysia for trial. If the evidence is conclusive and he is found guilty of murder, Zhang Yujie could very well be sentenced to death by hanging by the Malaysia government.
This news left many people who cared deeply saddened.
Many people are already aware that Zhang Yuqi, the second son of the Zhang Family, is gathering evidence in an effort to save his elder brother, Zhang Yujie. Currently, members of the Hong Kong Pharmaceutical Association are stirring up trouble, and the various branches of the Zhang Family are unstable. It is necessary for Zhang Yujie, the head of the family, to step forward to take charge and restore the Zhang Family's stability. Zhang Yuqi, whose family prestige and business acumen are inferior to Zhang Yujie's, is willing to find a way to take the blame himself. This has led many self-proclaimed insiders to give a thumbs-up in admiration when discussing Zhang Yuqi.