HBWMA -Chapter 219 Family Confrontation

The chaos in the South Bay inland sea was finally fully suppressed before the morning star rose. The golden coastline and the rising sun faced each other as a new day arrived.

South Bay Municipal Hospital.

The corridor outside the intensive care ward was filled with patrolling bodyguards. The nurses, trembling with fear, finished their rounds and immediately reported the situation to the attending physician. After reviewing the report, the doctor let out a long breath of relief and handed the documents to the extraordinary-looking young man beside him. The young man glanced at the two reports, then turned and walked toward the family waiting room in the side compartment.

“Grandfather.” Shen Qingyu pushed the door open and walked straight in, handing the documents in his hand to Shen Zhuang.

Besides Shen Lanxi in the room, Shen Qian and Yao Ge were also there—two old performers.

After hearing that the Shen family’s dark division had exchanged fire with people from the Bai family on the cruise ship, both of them turned pale with fear. If Bai Zheng were captured, all their three years of planning would be completely ruined.

Fortunately, heaven left them a way out—Bai Zheng suddenly died. With the death of the main witness, they were temporarily safe.

Shen Zhuang took the documents. “What did the doctor say?”

Shen Qingyu replied, “Shanshan is fine. She just fainted from excessive energy depletion. Brother A-Ling’s leg injury didn’t affect any vital points either. The shrapnel has already been removed, but he needs rest.”

Shen Zhuang nodded. “Shen Zhi, tell Lei Xing to take good care of A-Ling. Don’t let his recovery be affected.”

Shen Qingyu lowered his gaze, hiding the unusual emotion in his eyes.

If it weren’t for the blood test data, who would believe it? Shen Guiling actually managed to kill Bai Zheng after being injected with an excessive dose of aphrodisiac.

It was an inhuman level of willpower. But fortunately, that damn freak was strong enough—otherwise, Xiao Hua would have been in danger.

Shen Qingyu couldn’t quite describe how he felt and stepped aside to take a seat.

“Dad.”

At that moment, there was a knock at the door.

“Come in.”

Shen Ran strode in, his expression solemn.

“The dark division has all withdrawn.”

The ‘Lucifer No. 1’ had a gunfight in the South Bay inland sea of A Country. Bai Zheng was a member of the royal family of S Country. His death could not be concealed, and within three hours it had already caused significant international public backlash.

S Country’s foreign ministry immediately issued a statement condemning A Country’s inland sea security situation and demanded that A Country hand over the murderer of Bai Zheng and restore the truth behind the chaos.

The Shen family’s dark division was a hidden blade of the Shen family and could not be exposed to the public. Shen Ran had not returned all night because he was handling the aftermath, and Shen Qian and Yao Ge had also been waiting all morning—for this very moment.

What exactly had been found overnight?

Shen Zhuang set his cane aside and picked up a cup of hot tea from the table, his expression calm. “Speak. What did you find?”

Shen Ran said, “Bai Zheng’s visit to A Country this time was a private trip. He landed in South Bay and passed through Jinshan and Jinwan. We found that he also attended last night’s charity banquet, but he only stayed for less than thirty minutes before leaving.”

Shen Qingyu glanced at Shen Zhuang and asked, “Fifth Uncle, did you find out who he came into contact with?”

Yao Ge’s heart immediately rose to her throat.

Shen Ran shook his head. “No. This time Bai Zheng had a highly capable person with him. All of his movements were almost completely erased. If Shanshan hadn’t anticipated it and brought a tracker in advance, we might not even have known he had already reached S Country.”

Hearing this, Yao Ge secretly let out a breath of relief.

Useless?

Shen Qingyu’s expression turned unpleasant, but as a junior he could not speak too harshly.

Shen Ran looked toward Shen Zhuang and, seeing no reaction, continued, “The group of pirates on the ship was a coincidence. They originally planned to use Bai family’s ship for a weapons deal. Unexpectedly, they ran into our people inspecting the vessel and thought we were targeting them. In order to protect themselves, they started the riot.”

This was too coincidental.

Shen Qian’s expression shifted subtly. After hesitating for a moment, he asked, “Then what about Bai Zheng’s death? He participated in two Wulun Wars. Did he really just die at the hands of two children?”

Speaking of Bai Zheng, a trace of coldness flickered across Shen Lanxi’s indifferent gaze. He had personally witnessed the man’s death—completely naked, not a shred of clothing on him.

“Based on the on-site investigation results, that’s indeed what happened.”

Shen Rang couldn’t help but recall the blood and chaos at the scene. He shook his head in self-reproach. “Those two kids really had it rough. To still manage a counter-kill in that kind of desperate situation—it’s truly a miracle.”

Bai Zheng had participated in the annihilation of the Wulun clan. His cruelty and brutality were far beyond that of ordinary psychopaths. Even two elite adult officers working together might not have been able to take him down. Calling it a “miracle” was not an exaggeration.

Yao Ge silently weighed her thoughts and put on an ashamed expression. “It was my fault. If I had paid more attention back then, the Bai family wouldn’t have gotten a chance to exploit the situation. Old Master, S Country is demanding we hand over the murderer who killed Bai Zheng. Are we really going to hand A-Ling over?”

Is this woman completely insane?

Shen Qian frowned. Before anyone could react, he snapped coldly, “Shut up! How can you even think that? A-Ling is my son—I will never agree to sacrificing him. Besides, he is also a victim in this matter.”

These words were actually directed at Shen Zhuang. The old master had gone to great lengths to bring the boy back—how could he possibly hand him over again? Yao Ge was truly getting more and more ridiculous.

Yao Ge flinched at his shout, but the phrase “A-Ling is my son” hit her sore spot directly. She gritted her teeth and glared at Shen Qian. “What a good ‘your son’! Shen Qian, have you forgotten? You still have another son who’s stuck abroad and can’t come home! A-Nian is currently in S Country—have you ever thought that if something like this escalates, he might get dragged into it too?”

“Enough!” Shen Zhuang cut them off coldly.

Yao Ge was wary of him and immediately lowered her head. “Dad, I don’t mean to resent you. I’m just afraid everyone might develop resentment because of A-Ling’s situation. I spoke out of turn in the heat of the moment. I actually—”

Shen Zhuang raised a hand to interrupt her. “Resentment? In a situation like this, what resentment could there be among family?”

Yao Ge froze.

She forced herself to continue, “Bai Zheng’s identity is not ordinary. Since A-Ling was already able to protect himself, why did he need to fire the final shot? He clearly didn’t consider the Shen family at all.”

Shen Zhuang shook his head, disappointment in his eyes. “What identity? Just because he’s from the Bai family does that make him nobler than my Shen family? He injured my grandson—taking his life is not excessive. If A-Ling didn’t even have this level of resolve, then he doesn’t deserve to be my Shen Zhuang’s grandson. Fortunately, he didn’t disappoint me.”

Yao Ge’s face turned pale. Why? She clearly wanted to separate that little bastard from the Shen family—why did everything always turn out the opposite?

Unwilling to accept it, she still forced a smile. “Old Master, I was just worried about S Country’s side…”

Shen Zhuang sighed. “Do you really need to worry about something this simple?”

Before Yao Ge could respond, Shen Zhuang turned to the silent Shen Lanxi. “Lanxi, you tell me—how should this be handled?”

Shen Lanxi raised his head, his distant eyes scanning the group.

“The South Bay Naval Fleet received intelligence that someone was using the ‘Lucifer No. 1’ as cover for illegal arms trading. When the navy boarded the vessel for inspection, they were forcibly obstructed. To ensure maritime security, they had no choice but to carry out a compulsory intervention. The smugglers were extremely violent and, in a desperate attempt to escape, incited a riot. Amid gunfire, Bai Zheng was unfortunately struck in a vital point by the fugitives and killed instantly.”

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone’s expressions changed.

Shen Lanxi then looked at Shen Zhuang and added, “Grandfather, we should also trouble you to personally write a letter to the Bai Queen. Prince Bai Yuan has always advocated peace—surely even she would not want the ‘Lucifer No. 1’ to become a shelter for arms trafficking, right?”

Shen Zhuang neither agreed nor disagreed. He turned to Yao Ge instead. “Are you still worried about S Country now?”

Yao Ge forced out a stiff smile. “…No, I’m not worried anymore.”

Shen Ran clapped lightly, admiration in his eyes. “Dad, Lanxi is right.”

The Shen family had been immersed in this kind of thinking since childhood—shifting blame onto smugglers and fugitives was basic maneuvering. Even Fu Sui’er could think of it now.

However, the real difficulty was that a member of the Bai family had died inside—moreover, a candidate for succession. The real challenge was how to make the Bai family swallow this loss without retaliation.

Shen Zhuang was very satisfied with Shen Lanxi’s answer. Not only that, he was also pleased that Lanxi had decisively ordered the Dark Hall to search the ship last night.

The old master stood up and walked over to Shen Lanxi. Shen Lanxi followed suit, his aloofness carefully tucked away.

Shen Zhuang patted the boy’s shoulder. “Good. You’ve grown up—you finally look like an older brother now. Unlike some people!”

Shen Qian awkwardly stood up. “Dad.”

He knew very well he was the “some people” being referred to.

Shen Zhuang waved his hand. “Alright, go see A-Ling. He should be waking up soon.”

Shen Qian nodded. “Yes, sir.”