Chapter 41: Severe punishment must be meted out
Old Man Xiao said: "Someone wants to use these things to harm our warmth." ”
The old lady immediately became nervous: "Isn't it dangerous for us to be warm? Hey, what can we do about this? Otherwise, let's persuade Nuan Nuan to come back?"
Old Man Xiao raised his hand and motioned for her to stop: "Don't worry, it's okay, don't worry." Xiao Lei was smiling just now, Nuan Nuan must be fine. When the child is older and has her own ideas, we can do what she explains. Excessive worry can become a burden on your child. ”
"You're talking light. ”
The old lady glared at the old man, but she also acquiesced in this approach in her heart.
......
Huo family, the main house.
Old lady's bedroom.
Mrs. Huo leaned back on the rocking chair and slowly twisted the Buddha beads in her hand: "How is the child?
Aunt Ding set up the copper incense burner and replied respectfully: "The test results of the third young grandmother have not come out yet, but the poisoning is certain." The source and amount of the toxin are still unknown. When the concrete results come out, you should know what is going on. ”
Old Mrs. Huo sighed: "That kid is also a hard worker. ”
"yes!"
Aunt Ding echoed and added: "But she can marry into our Huo family, and now there are three young grandmothers protecting her, and the blessings of the third young grandmother are getting better! I really didn't expect that the words of the old fairy would be fulfilled so soon. ”
Old Lady Huo's gray eyes moved: "Not so fast." What you see now is nothing but appearances. Ah Ting has been cold-hearted and kind-hearted since he was a child, and his personality is atmospheric, and he doesn't like to worry about others. Yesterday's incident was indeed Xiao Hao who went too far. Not to mention that Ah Ting and her are a nominal couple, even if it is me, I can't stand it. Thankfully, nothing major happened.
"I didn't expect such a thing to happen again today. Ah Ting should have known by now that the child was forced to marry Chongxi, and it is inevitable that he will have a little compassion for her, if you want to talk about the love between men and women, it will definitely not be so soon. ”
Aunt Ding thought so, and nodded in a trance: "So that's the case." I'm so confused, how can I believe it all?"
Old Mrs. Huo chuckled lightly, and her tone was brisk: "It's okay, you also hope that they are well." ”
As soon as she finished speaking, there was a sharp knock on the door.
"Old lady, are you resting?" said the housekeeper Huo Shan respectfully through the door.
Mrs. Huo twisted the hand of the Buddha beads for a moment.
Aunt Ding hurriedly went over to open the door: "The old lady hasn't slept yet, don't worry, speak slowly." ”
Huo Shan wiped the sweat on his head and swallowed his saliva: "Old lady, over there is a big incident in the snake pit!"
......
Xiyuan Villa, study.
Huo Liting sat in a wheelchair casually, his eyes closed, and his right thumb and index finger pressed against his eyebrows.
There was a dejected aura around him, as if he was wrapped in a mania that he hadn't seen in a long time......
After a long time, he suddenly straightened up, took out the phone in the drawer, and pressed a string of numbers.
Soon, the man's hearty laughter sounded on the other side of the phone: "Sanshao, is the sun coming out in the west today? Your old man actually knows that he took the initiative to contact me? It's so fresh......
"Lu Haoran. Huo Liting paused word by word, interrupting the chatter over there: "I have something to do with you." ”
Lu Haoran smiled ruffianly: "Guessed! Your old man has always been on the Three Treasures Hall for nothing." ”
"I remember that you have someone on your team who specializes in poisons and antidotes, and you'll be back tomorrow with your best specialists. Huo Liting was concise and to the point.
"Tomorrow?"
Lu Haoran paused: "Big brother, I'm in the United States." ”
"Tomorrow. ”
The two words of resoluteness cannot be refuted.
Lu Haoran swallowed his saliva: "Big brother, are you unreasonable? It's already night in China now, right? It takes more than ten hours for a plane to fly directly, do you want me to take someone back by rocket?"
"Yes. ”
replied seriously, so angry that Lu Haoran almost spurted out a mouthful of old blood.
He pressed his chest and took a deep breath: "Okay, you're awesome." The master will go and push everything away now and bring people back immediately. But you've got to tell me first, what's going on, right?"
"We'll see you tomorrow. ”
After Huo Liting finished speaking, he hung up the phone mercilessly.
On the other side of the ocean, Lu Haoran held the phone and was messy in the wind.
This man turns his face faster than he turns a book!
As soon as Huo Liting put down his mobile phone, there was a gentle knock on the door outside the door.
"Enter. ”
got the answer, Bai Yu pushed the door in: "Sanshao, something happened over there in the snake pit." ”
Huo Liting raised his eyebrows and looked at him indifferently.
Bai Yu immediately continued: "All the snakes in the snake pit are all dead today. Now the whole snake pit stinks, and wildlife experts and doctors have passed. After repeated examinations, it was confirmed that none of the snakes survived. According to the results of the examination, it was preliminarily judged to be poisoning, and as for what kind of poison, it would not be known until the test results came out. ”
Huo Liting turned his head coldly, looked at the computer, and said indifferently: "That place shouldn't exist in the first place." ”
......
The main house.
Brightly lit.
Mrs. Huo sat on crutches and sat on the main seat of the sofa with a serious expression.
Huo Nanshan and his wife sat on the sofa on the right side of the old lady's hand, and Huo Liren and Huo Liyi sat on the sofa on the left side.
Knowing that something had happened to the snake pit, everyone was sitting in danger, waiting for the old lady's instructions, only Huo Wenhao was crooked in the single sofa, holding his mobile phone and playing games.
Aunt Ding stood beside the old lady and reported in a low voice, "It's just the third young master." ”
As soon as she finished speaking, she saw Bai Yu pushing Huo Liting in, and hurriedly changed her words: "The third young master has also arrived." ”
Huo Wenhao was facing the direction of the gate, and when he saw Huo Liting, he immediately put down his mobile phone, and said in a strange manner: "Third uncle, you came here so late, are you a thief?"
The man didn't seem to hear his words, and didn't even give him a look, but only greeted the elders directly.
Huo Wenhao was angry, and secretly clenched his back molars: "Third uncle, if you don't speak, you will acquiesce!" I knew it was you, because I made a little joke with the third aunt in the forbidden place yesterday, and you were resentful and poisoned all those treasures. ”
Huo Liting's cold gaze fell on Huo Wenhao, as sharp as a knife.
The ink pupils are deep, as if they are wrapped in stormy waves, and they want to roll the people who enter the eye into the whirlpool.
Huo Wenhao suddenly felt a chill, his shoulders shrank unconsciously, and he quickly changed his words: "I...... I'm just guessing. After all, you stood up for the third aunt yesterday, and everyone saw it. And those snakes, who have been guarded by special people for so many years, have been living well, how could they all die overnight......"
Everyone's eyes fell on Huo Liting, seemingly calm, but different.
Bai Xue pulled her sideburns together, and a trace of worry and doubt appeared in her eyes.
What Huo Wenhao said seems to have a point.
However, Ah Ting has always had a good temper, how could he be so ruthless.
Besides, for that silly girl?
It's definitely not worth it!
Huo Nanshan said in a cold voice: "That's enough, Xiao Hao." Those snakes may not die. Now more than a dozen experts and veterinarians are doing their best to rescue each other, and we should not mess around and be suspicious of each other. ”
"I ......"
Huo Wenhao wanted to say something, but was swept away by Huo Nanshan's stern eyes, so he had to swallow his words back unwillingly.
Old Mrs. Huo rubbed the dragon head on the cane and sighed: "Hey, what a sin! Those things, although they shouldn't appear in ordinary people's homes, are left by the old man back then." I still remember that he took my hand before leaving, and repeatedly told me that it was the feng shui lifeblood of the entire Huo family, and that there must be 999 poisonous snakes to suppress it, so that our Huo family could have a smooth wind and rain, peace and smoothness.
"That snake pit, since it was newly built, has been more than 40 years now, and it is the same age as the old house. Those snakes have also been sick and dead in the middle, but there are also new ones to fill, and the whole process of replacing the old and the new has always maintained the balance according to the law. This time, how could it be wiped out all at once?"
Everyone looked at each other.
They also want to know this answer now.
Old Lady Huo paused and said faintly: "I'm afraid, this is not a good sign." Our Huo family, I'm afraid that something big will happen. ”
Those things, she has always kept as a relic of the old man, and kept them properly.
She sighed again and said abruptly: "I hope there can still be salvation, otherwise I will come down in the future, and I don't know how to explain to the old man." ”
Seeing that the old lady was worried, Huo Nanshan hurriedly comforted him warmly: "Mom, don't say that." Perhaps, it was an accident. Even if someone really wants to target our Huo family and maliciously destroy it, our Huo family has deep roots, and it is not something that outsiders can destroy if they want to. ”
"Yes, Mom, don't think about it, those experts are the best, there will be a way. Bai Xueru followed to convince her.
"Speaking of which, I think it's a bit strange. ”
Huo Liren, who had not spoken, opened his mouth and said in a solemn tone: "It is often said in medical theory that poison is used to fight poison, these poisonous snakes are highly poisonous, and it stands to reason that there are not many poisons that can hurt them. The snakes in the snake pit in the forbidden land are different species from different countries, and the differences in resistance to poisons should be completely different. If it is really poisoned, then the person who poisoned someone, or the person who instructed someone to poison someone, should not only be very proficient in pharmacology, but also be familiar with the situation at home. ”
"Big brother has a point. Huo Liyi nodded again and again when he heard this: "This matter must be premeditated and ambitious." ”
Hearing this, Huo Liting's deep eyes narrowed slightly, but he quickly returned to his usual coldness.
Huo Nanshan and Bai Xueru glanced at each other and did not speak.
If that's the case, it shouldn't be someone who is unfavorable to the Huo family, right?
Huo Wenhao leaned lazily on the sofa: "Anyway, I think this matter, the third uncle and the third aunt are definitely the biggest suspects." Even if it's a bad omen, it's definitely brought by the third aunt. After all, before she came, the family had been fine. And her dignity is earthy and ugly, and she feels uncomfortable when she looks at it, she must be an ominous person. ”
When he spoke, he didn't dare to look at Huo Liting with his eyes, but his words were extremely aggressive.
In this regard, Huo Liyi also deeply agrees.
He nodded approvingly, and glanced at Huo Liting in the wheelchair with a little sympathy: "Tsk, the appearance of my brother and sister does affect my appetite." Xiang Bu said that if she continues to stay at home, it will affect our Huo family genes in the future, it is certain. ”
Huo Liting didn't seem to see or hear, his face was still expressionless.
Huo Wenhao rarely found an alliance, and immediately became excited.
He put down his mobile phone and gave Huo Liyi a thumbs up with both hands: "It's still the second uncle who has insight." ”
"Shut up. ”
Old Lady Huo stomped the dragon head crutch in her hand, and her tone was stern: "Nonsense." One or two, the more you talk about it, the more unbelievable it becomes. Where have you gone to the books you have read and the etiquette you have learned over the years? Since Si Nuan is married to Ah Ting, she is the Huo family. Do not say that again. ”
Huo Liyi and Huo Wenhao glanced at each other and let out a sneering "oh".
Old Lady Huo's gray eyes turned, and her voice softened a little: "Ah Ting, what do you think of this matter?"
Huo Liting casually leaned in a wheelchair, and his tone was calm and indifferent: "Grandma, after so many years, there is no need for that pit to exist. ”
"Huh. Huo Wenhao sneered lightly: "Grandma, look, the fox's tail is exposed!"
Huo Liting swept over with a cold eye.
Huo Wenhao was so frightened that he quickly retracted into the sofa and pretended to look at his phone.
Huo Liting retracted his gaze and continued: "The killer is certainly guilty, but no matter who touched these snakes, for the entire Huo family, it will not rise to the height of a bad omen. ”
"Ah Ting, I know you don't believe in ghosts and gods, but the Huo family's tradition can't be disrespected. Huo Nanshan opened his mouth, and his tone was full of majesty: "The location of the snake pit was specially asked by your grandfather to guide him back then. It can be said that the entire layout of the villa is closely related to this snake pit. If you don't know what happened back then, don't give your opinion casually. ”
Bai Xueru frowned, glared at Huo Nanshan, and said in a silent voice: In front of everyone, how can you say that about your son.
She turned her head to look at Huo Liting and changed her tone to a gentle tone: "Ah Ting, this kind of thing would rather be believed." Besides, the Huo family's business has grown steadily over the years, and it is still appropriate to respond to all changes with the same. ”
Hearing this, Huo Wenhao was secretly happy in his heart and opened the mobile game with confidence.
Even the lame man's parents don't care about this anymore, look at how he ends!
Huo Liting calmly met their gaze, and his tone was always indifferent: "Parents, you are right, the location of the forbidden land is indeed the feng shui eye of the entire mountain villa. ”
He paused, and then changed his words: "But since it is a town, it should be high and the town should be lower." The location of the snake pit is a low-lying place, and the basement has been dug again, which is simply yin on yin. ”
Bai Yu nodded in a trance, and then said, "My subordinates heard that snakes belong to water, and they are also yin in the five elements. It's no wonder that even dog days when you go to the snake pit, you can feel the chill. Moreover, the snake pit is seriously waterlogged, and even if it has been replaced with a state-of-the-art drainage system, it still needs to be renovated every year, probably because of this reason. ”
After a pause, Bai Yu scratched his head and said curiously: "Sanshao, does this mean that in fact, it is really a town house, and that position should be buried and raised, so as to play a better role as a town house?"
"Not bad. ”
Huo Liting raised his chin approvingly, and his gaze swept over everyone calmly: "As for those poisons, Grandpa should have just been to deter the invaders outside. Now that Guotai Min'an has the world's top security system everywhere in the villa, there is no need to keep these. ”
Bai Yu thought so, and nodded frequently: "With so many poisons, not to mention the hard work, if you run out one day, or are used by someone with a heart to harm people, there may be a big incident." ”
What the master and servant said is reasonable, and it is a matter of common sense.
Huo Nanshan frowned, and subconsciously looked at the old lady.
Old Lady Huo held her crutches and pondered with a serious expression.
The scene, a moment of silence.
The game in Huo Wenhao's hand immediately became unfragrant.
"Third uncle, you are clearly quibbling. ”
He looked at the old lady, then at Huo Nanshan, and said eagerly: "Grandma, second grandfather, if the third uncle really thinks that there is a problem with the snake pit, why hasn't he brought it up for so many years, and now that there is a problem with the snake pit, he said that this is not right, that is not right, obviously he wants to confuse his vision and hide himself." He must have done it. ”
"Young Master Wen Hao, have you forgotten the pain before your scar is healed?" Bai Yu's tone was deferential, but his words were sharp: "You were only punished yesterday, and you want to commit the next crime today?"
"You!" Huo Wenhao was angry, and stood up with a "pout", wanting to make a move.
Bai Yu maintained an elegant and polite smile on his face, and stood half a step towards Huo Liting's wheelchair.
Touching the cold temperament exuded from the man's body, Huo Wenhao could only silently suppress the fire and fell into the sofa.
Huo Liyi suddenly got up, supported his chin with one hand, and said seriously: "Well, I thought about it carefully, and I also think that Ah Ting's words are very reasonable." Otherwise, why do you have to work hard to build those towers and temples on the mountain?
Old Mrs. Huo shook her head in annoyance: "Truth, this is the truth." But after all, it was the old man who left behind. I don't want to go underground in the future and not give him an account. ”
Huo Nanshan was relieved: "Mom, don't worry, I will arrange for people to search the world, even if these can't be saved, I will make up the snake pit for you again." ”
Huo Liren's soft peach blossom eyes were warm, and his tone was concerned: "Yes, grandma, you have to take care of your body." I also asked the housekeeper to take someone to check the surveillance. The security system at home is perfect, and I believe that we can definitely find out who is the poisoner. When the time comes, you will be brought to you, and you can punish as much as you want, and you will be considered to have an explanation to your grandfather. ”
When Mrs. Huo heard this, her face softened slightly: "Well, this is about the same." ”
"Grandma, the murderer must be caught, but those things, I suggest not getting them in again. Huo Liting spoke again: "All things have spirits, and it is more appropriate for these wild animals to stay in nature." We keep them here all year round, even if they are given the best food and environment, it is a deprivation of freedom. Buddhism also has a saying about releasing life and accumulating blessings, you say, isn't it?"
Old Mrs. Huo hesitated for a moment: "Then your grandfather ......"
"Mom, you should be released to pray for the blessings of the children, and I believe Dad won't blame you. Bai Xueru was worried that the grandparents and grandchildren would have a dispute, so she hurriedly said: "Besides, you are a person who wants to live a long life." It's better to observe first, if it really has any impact on the luck of the family, we will fill the snake pit in the same way, it's not too late!"
She winked at Huo Nanshan: "Husband, do you say that's okay?"
Huo Nanshan understood, nodded, and said to the old lady: "Mom, it takes time to find the snake anyway, why don't we focus on finding the murderer first?"
At this point, Mrs. Huo had no choice but to reluctantly respond: "Okay." Who's going to do that?"
"Grandma, since the third uncle is so capable, why don't you hand it over to the third uncle? When the time comes, let the third uncle personally hand over the murderer to you, and let you dispose of it, so as to prove the innocence of the third uncle. Huo Wenhao actively recommended.
He tilted his head to look at Huo Liting, and there was a dark glow in his faint smile: "Third uncle, do you dare to agree?"
He concluded that Huo Liting was the murderer who poisoned him.
He even concluded that Huo Liting would not agree.
Because, no one will catch themselves on their own!
"Good. ”
A simple word, a final word.
Huo Wenhao was stunned, and his expression instantly became complicated: "Have you figured it out?"
Huo Liting stared at him coldly: "After all, it's because of you...... The third aunt got up. If it weren't for your argument with her, how could you have caught her in the snake pit and disturbed those things? As her husband, your third uncle, I have the responsibility to deal with the aftermath. ”
Huo Wenhao didn't hear what he said at all, and happily praised: "The third uncle is really the third uncle, and he is conscious." ”
He was secretly proud in his heart: This time there is a good show to watch, I will wait to see how you, a cripple, will be staged to lift a stone and shoot yourself on your crippled feet.
Huo Liren's narrow peach blossom eyes narrowed.
Ah Ting is Ah Ting, every word sounds like he is counting his younger siblings, but he is clearly saying that Wen Hao has nothing to do, so many things have happened.
Seeing that the old lady didn't express her position for a long time, he lightly hooked his lips and suggested: "Grandma, I also think it is most appropriate for Ah Ting to investigate this matter." He has been staying at home for a long time and is most familiar with his surroundings, so finding the murderer should be twice as effective with half the effort. As for whether or not to rebuild the snake pit, it is better to wait for me to find a master to come back and take a look, and then make a decision. ”
Old Mrs. Huo raised her hand and pressed her temples: "Good boy, you have a heart." But you don't have to worry about the master's affairs, grandma knows a respected old immortal, and will invite him to come and see. As for the murderer, since you all suggested Ah Ting, then leave this matter to Ah Ting. ”
She followed the direction of the voice she had made before, her misty eyes turned to Huo Liting, and her tone was solemn: "Ah Ting, this matter is hard for you, grandma wants to see the result as soon as possible." No matter who it is, even if it is the Huo family, it must not be favoritism, and it must be severely punished. ”
"Yes. Huo Liting nodded in response.
Old Mrs. Huo waved her hand tiredly: "I'm tired, let's disperse!"
Seeing this, Aunt Ding hurriedly stepped forward and helped the old lady upstairs.
And they all departed.
Bai Yu pushed Huo Liting, and as soon as he walked out of the door, Huo Wenhao caught up.
"Third uncle, I heard that the third aunt was poisoned and in a coma and was admitted to the ICU?" he was concerned on the surface, but he couldn't hide the joy in his eyes.
The man's dark pupils looked ahead, as if he hadn't heard anyone speak at all.
Bai Yu understood, and pushed the wheelchair forward with an expressionless face.
Hmph, dead and crippled, dare to ignore me!
Huo Wenhao's eyes were cold, he took two steps up, pressed the armrest of the wheelchair with his right hand, stopped them from leaving, and continued to mock: "Third uncle, it seems that the third aunt is not a fuel-efficient lamp at school! You're with a woman like that......"
Huo Liting's cold eyes fell on that hand, and the ground sank suddenly.
He reached out and grabbed Huo Wenhao's wrist, and with a little force, he heard a "click", and Huo Wenhao's hand immediately drooped.