How could the body have disappeared?
That was the question all of them shared.
On the way to the Funeral Home, Hua Jianming recounted what he had just heard from its staff.
A staff member had reportedly heard a tremendous crash. After searching for a long time, they finally found the place where the Xiong Family patriarch's coffin was being kept.
Inside, they found a staff member who had been struck down, along with the coffin, now missing its lid.
But they had not found the body inside.
"What about the surveillance footage?"
Chen Miao asked.
As the Director of a Funeral Home, he naturally knew how such places were set up. Surveillance cameras were essential to prevent accidents and disputes.
"The staff said someone had switched off the main breaker for that area."
At those words, everyone sensed something was wrong.
"Could someone with a grudge against the Xiong Family have stolen the patriarch's body to vent their anger?"
Wang Wei tossed out a guess.
"Let's not overthink it yet. We'll assess the situation once we get there."
A little over ten minutes later, the four arrived at the Funeral Home in Beitai City.
Seeing the manager drenched in sweat and looking deeply apologetic, Hua Jianming waved a hand. "Save the explanations. Take us there."
The look on Hua Jianming's face left the manager afraid to speak.
The staff might not have known whose coffin was being kept there, but he did!
He had originally thought securing the Xiong Family's business was a stroke of luck.
Now, he wished he could turn back time to that day and refuse their request to keep the coffin there.
Unfortunately, it was too late for any of that.
Soon, the group reached the scene. Power had already been restored.
But the moment