Chapter 731: Collect Your Son’s Corpse
On the other side, as soon as Yang Cheng got back into the car, Kong Lingwen hurriedly asked, "How did it go? Is Cao Zhihao dead?"
"Not yet, but soon. I gave him a poison pill."
Yang Cheng smiled confidently.
"How could he possibly take the pill you gave?"
Kong Lingwen thought that if Cao Zhihao wasn’t a fool, he wouldn’t eat such a dubious pill.
"I hypnotized him. His mind is foggy now, and he’ll surely take it. He’ll die from the poison within an hour after taking it."
Yang Cheng rarely concocted poison; this time it was for Kong Lingwen, who wanted Cao Zhihao to die as miserably as possible, to let Cao Ruibin feel the pain of losing a close relative.
"I should call Cao Ruibin now to tell him the good news."
Kong Lingwen coldly smiled and reached for her phone, dialing Cao Ruibin’s number.
"Cao Ruibin, can you guess where I am right now?"
As soon as the call connected, Kong Lingwen’s sinister voice was heard, making Cao Ruibin’s heart tremble, sweat pouring coldly down his forehead.
"Where are you? What are you trying to do?"
"I’m at the entrance of the police station. I’ve poisoned your son; he’s about to die."
Upon hearing these words, Cao Ruibin immediately shouted, "Kong Lingwen! Stop! Whatever it is, come at me, but don’t harm my son!"
"Then why did you harm my father?"
Kong Lingwen coldly questioned, gripping the phone tightly, her knuckles turning white.
Cao Ruibin was instantly at a loss for words; he didn’t know how to argue back, for it was indeed he who sent people to do it, but it was for the sake of preserving the entire Cao Family.
Regret filled his heart beyond measure; had he known it would turn out like this, he’d rather have lost the family business than provoke that person. Now caught in between, no matter whom he offends, he wouldn’t meet a good end.
"Kong Lingwen, I beg you, Zhihao is innocent; if you need someone to pay for your father’s life, then kill me."
Cao Ruibin was extremely emotional, his tone carrying a tinge of pleading.
Kong Lingwen was very satisfied with what she heard, chuckling lightly: "But I won’t! It’s about time, come and collect your son’s corpse!"
The phone was hung up in an instant, the other end echoed with Cao Ruibin’s terrified shout.
Kong Lingwen didn’t want to leave immediately; she wanted to wait there for Cao Ruibin to come, to witness his complete collapse.
As expected, it wasn’t long before two cars hurriedly arrived, stopping at the police station entrance. Cao Ruibin led his people inside, looking like a jail break.
"Let’s go and take a look."
Yang Cheng opened the car door, leading Kong Lingwen forward.
Inside the police station was chaos, the night shift policeman spoke in a scolding tone: "Mr. Cao, do you know what you’re doing? It’s not too late to avoid making a big mistake!"
"I didn’t intend to forcibly take my son away; he’s been poisoned, he needs to be sent to the hospital quickly, or it’ll be too late!"
Cao Ruibin shouted agitatedly, losing control and wanting to burst inside.
The policeman immediately drew his gun, aiming at him, coldly said: "Back off! If what you’re saying is true, we’ll take him to the hospital immediately, but we won’t hand him over to you."
"Okay! Then hurry and have someone bring him out!"
Cao Ruibin sweated profusely, forcibly suppressing the impulse to break in.
The policeman gestured to the people behind him, and someone immediately ran back to check the situation.
In no time, the walkie-talkie conveyed a voice: "Captain, Cao Zhihao doesn’t show any signs of poisoning, and all his food was supplied by us, and has been guarded, so it’s impossible for him to be poisoned."
"I received news that my enemy poisoned my son; please believe me, if I’m lying, arrest me and do with me as you wish."
Cao Ruibin fixed his eyes on the captain, full of earnestness.
The captain felt he wasn’t lying; if Cao Zhihao really died in the police station, they couldn’t shirk responsibility.
Hesitating for a moment, he still spoke: "Bring Cao Zhihao out, send several cars to follow, ensure his safety."
"Yes!"
Several policemen swiftly took action and soon brought Cao Zhihao out.
His expression was somewhat flippant, but when he saw Cao Ruibin, his emotions instantly became excited, shouting loudly: "Dad! You’re finally here, save me from this hellish place; I don’t want to stay here for another hour!"
"Zhihao, are you feeling unwell anywhere? They’re sending you to the hospital now, hang on!"
Cao Ruibin’s eyes reddened, subconsciously wanting to rush forward to check on Cao Zhihao’s condition.
"Dad! What are you talking about!"
Cao Zhihao looked confused but upon thinking carefully, understood.
His father was surely finding an excuse to send him to the hospital, then planning on how to get him out.
"All of you, back off! If you get any closer, don’t blame us for being impolite."
The captain loudly warned.
Cao Ruibin quickly signaled his men to withdraw from the police station, but he didn’t retreat too far, keeping a not-too-near-not-too-far distance from Cao Zhihao.
As a few policemen escorted Cao Zhihao past Cao Ruibin, Cao Zhihao suddenly froze, his expression extremely pained.
"You..."
Cao Ruibin just uttered a word, then heard a squishing sound, warm blood splashing all over his face.
The scene abruptly quieted; everyone was stunned by this moment, unbelievingly staring at Cao Zhihao.
His eyes widened in shock as well; following this, his pupils scattered, his body softened, falling onto a nearby policeman.
"Quick, save my son!"
Following Cao Ruibin’s shout, the policemen promptly lifted Cao Zhihao, rushing to get him into the car.
Not far away, Kong Lingwen watched as Cao Ruibin, drenched in blood, emerged with a frantic look, a smile curling at her lips, stepping forward.
"Mr. Cao, you’re late."
She kept her voice low, but Cao Ruibin heard every word clearly.
"You harmed my son! I will kill you!"
Cao Ruibin charged like a beast, his expression extremely grim, desperately wanting to tear her limb from limb.
"What nonsense are you talking! I was just passing by; seeing how much blood your son lost, he’s probably beyond saving."
Kong Lingwen showed a malicious smile, feeling that her current look must be quite ugly, but as long as she saw Cao Ruibin’s breakdown and hateful expression, she felt exceedingly satisfied.
"I didn’t want to kill your father! I was also forced; why are you forcing me too!"
Cao Ruibin finally couldn’t bear it, shouting out the words deep in his heart.
"I shouldn’t have agreed in the first place; now everything is too late. I’m begging you, save my son; if you hate me, kill me, just let my son leave Zhonghai."
He spoke while shedding tears, eyes full of regret.
"What a loving father you are! You say someone forced you, then tell me that person’s name, and perhaps I’ll consider sparing Cao Zhihao."
Kong Lingwen whispered, fiercely staring into Cao Ruibin’s eyes.