Gene Fusion System: Crime Hunter

"Who knows what she’s up to this time?"

Even though he was feeling uneasy.

Still, Shen Liufeng remained calm on the surface.

He only asked casually, pretending to be relaxed.

"Really now, daughter, from what you’ve said. She seems to have realized her mistake and plans to apologize proactively?"

"Yes, Dad, she did mention it to me. Back in those days, she was always stubborn and jumped to conclusions without reason. That’s why Ye Shanshan felt overwhelmed. Her disappearance before was also due to her guilt towards you."

"She was just afraid, afraid she couldn’t face the past nor admit her mistakes. It would deepen the conflict between you two. So she hoped I could say something nice for her, to see if you’d forgive her."

But hearing Shen Yueling’s words.

Shen Liufeng couldn’t feel joy.

He paused for a moment.

Cleared his throat.

"Lingling, what do you think? Should I forgive her?"

But hearing her father actively asking her.

Shen Yueling pouted slightly.

Somewhat displeased, she said.

"Dad, this issue is between the two of you, nothing to do with me."

"Why should I say anything?"

Still, Shen Yueling spoke this way.

But her father laughed and shook his head.

"Daughter, since you actively came to ask me this time, it actually shows you might have your own thoughts about this matter, right?"

Speaking like this, the father’s tone was gentle.

Shen Yueling hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"Dad, the grievances between you and her are indeed your matters."

"However, personally, the issue has been lingering for so long. Isn’t it about time you both reconciled? After all, no matter the other reasons, we have to consider your granddaughter."

Shen Yueling was somewhat excited.

Clearly not wishing her father to remain trapped in past grievances.

After all, that could affect the harmony between herself and her father; he ought to consider his granddaughter.

And hearing her words.

Mr. Shen couldn’t help but feel comforted.

"Daughter, indeed, you have truly matured. You are indeed more outstanding than before; this makes me as your father feel greatly comforted."

Detecting the comfort and praise in his tone.

Shen Yueling felt a bit embarrassed.

"Dad, I’m only considering my daughter..."

"No worries, Lingling, no need to explain too much. After all, I know you’ve matured now, more outstanding than before. It’s delightful. I’m genuinely happy for you, so for you, I’m willing to be a bit graceful, maybe arrange a meeting in a few days, have a meal together."

Hearing her father agree.

Though it wasn’t necessarily forgiveness.

But him willing to compromise for her.

That was already enough to make Shen Yueling happy.

Nonetheless, Shen Yueling hadn’t abandoned the notion of getting to the bottom of things.

On the contrary, she was more determined, thinking her choice was correct.

...

Evening.

The sky was overcast.

Luo Fei and the group had just arrived outside the cemetery.

And it started to drizzle.

Just looking at the late hour.

The entire cemetery was quiet, with only the occasional distant bark of stray dogs.

He Jiayun was a bit anxious.

"Mr. Luo, why did we have to come at night? Why not during the day?"

"Moreover, even if we’re digging a grave, we shouldn’t just have a few of us. Wouldn’t it be more efficient to get some construction workers to help?"

She spoke while glancing around.

Although it wasn’t yet September.

The night wind was still rather chilly.

BEEP BEEP!

As He Jiayun was complaining, two police cars stopped behind Luo Fei’s group.

Han Tiesheng and Cai Junfeng stepped out of the car.

Holding shovels.

"Mr. Luo, I need to confirm again, are you sure you’re going to dig up the graves and have the deceased’s relatives consented?"

Han Tiesheng spoke, feeling rather embarrassed.

Sweat formed densely on his forehead.

But Luo Fei amusedly asked.

"Old Han, are you alright? You’re usually quite brave. Why is your courage so small this time?"

"It’s not that. I’m just being cautious. Otherwise, if someone thinks we’re deliberately desecrating a corpse, the consequences would be severe."

Old Han was very cautious because he knew Shen Liufeng was difficult.

Hence he thought it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Luo Fei took out a prepared document.

"See, this is a handwritten promise I got from Miss Shen earlier, and her company’s seal is on it. You can be assured now, right?"

With that assurance, Han Tiesheng breathed slightly easier.

He finally felt relieved.

"Mr. Luo, with your word, I’m at ease."

"Otherwise, I would always be worried."

Han Tiesheng chuckled awkwardly.

Seemingly quite embarrassed.

Luo Fei was aware.

Actually, Han Tiesheng felt uncomfortable, troubled in conscience.

Because although he’s faced many bodies and crime scenes before.

This time, digging up the innocent deceased to perform an autopsy.

Was unprecedented for Old Han.

A first.

That’s why He Jiayun seemed anxious earlier.

...

"It’s here, let’s dig."

After a while.

Arriving at the destination with Luo Fei and the group.

Old Han and the others began to dig.

SPLAT!

SPLAT!

Every shovel hit the ground, Old Han’s heart raced a little.

Not knowing what lay beneath.

If no evidence of crime was found, he feared he wouldn’t sleep well.

Beside him, Cai Junfeng muttered to himself.

"Don’t blame me, I didn’t do it on purpose, Amitabha!"

Though Cai Junfeng didn’t confide in Luo Fei, since recovering slowly from early-stage stomach cancer, he’s believed in deity presence. However, he never flaunts it or made it public.

...

After over an hour.

With Old Han sweating profusely.

Luo Fei saw the coffin below.

Even though over a decade has passed, this coffin remained quite new.

Like it was recently buried.

"Mr. Luo, isn’t this coffin a bit too new?"

Though Old Han questioned.

Luo Fei replied seriously.

"I spoke with Miss Shen earlier. She told me that her father mentioned her mother’s coffin was made from special materials."

"So when years go by, it still looks brand new."

CREEK!

In the next second, Luo Fei unexpectedly moved the coffin aside.

But seeing what’s inside.

Old Han’s eyes widened.

"Empty?"

"How could this be?"

Following the flashlight beam.

Old Han noticed.

Inside the coffin was indeed only an urn, surrounded by wilted roses turned dry and yellow.

CLANK——!

At this moment.

The shovel slipped from Old Han’s hand onto the ground, the regret clearly etched on his face.

"All my fault, I shouldn’t have dug up this grave. Now that I find nothing beneath, it proves we’ve made a mistake! My apologies!"

Looking at him feeling guilty.

Luo Fei amusingly shook his head.

"Old Han, don’t say that, okay? In my view, it’s not your fault. It was a decision we all made collectively; if there’s any mistake, then it’s ours as a group."

Aware that Luo Fei spoke earnestly.

Old Han remained uneasy.

"Mr. Luo, I know you say this to comfort me. Still, I don’t mind."