Chapter 147 - Who Is That?

Long Ah Hai? Shi Qinglan looked at the name in confusion. Who was this person? He tried to recollect if he had ever met such a person but could not think. Turning to Qin Yung, he asked, "Who is this? Is this KSS group someone we are working with? Or are they someone that wants to work with us and are using this as a way to show their sincerity?" Taking the key for the glass case, Shi Qinglan opened the case and slowly brought the bracelet near his face. The lights in this room were made to highlight the priceless pieces and this bracelet reflected off the lights beautifully. Bringing it to his nose, Shi Qinglan closed his eyes and breathed in deeply. A madness seemed to enter his eyes as he whispered, "It still smells of her. Nobody else has ever worn it." He finished the sentence with this proclamation.

Answering the earlier question, Qin Yung explained, "Sir, KSS has been invited by Elder Shi. They are one of the biggest security companies in our country. Elder Shi wishes to tie up with them for the hospitals as the current security agency contract is up for renewal. The KSS Corporation's CEO is known for being cold and aloof but to give the Elder Master some face, the man offered this and also accepted the invite. Another thing you need to know is that Long Ah Hai is also the youngest brother of Lance Inc. CEO so he is not someone that can be manipulated or pressured."

Shi Qinglan's hands tightened around the bracelet. So the old man was still trying to find a way to control him. Shi Qinglan's eyes narrowed and his lips thinned. Soon,  very soon that old man was going to be dead and everything would be under his control then. 

Shi Qinglan looked at the man beside him and throwing an arm around the man's shoulder dangerously asserted, "I understand what you are trying to say that we cannot let the two form a successful partnership if we want to continue using the hospital. And I know you will think of ways. But Qin Qin, there is something I am more curious about. How did a bracelet that went missing in Country C appear here in country A and that too in the hands of someone that Elder Shi wants? And coincidentally that man decides to present it at this auction. A series of coincidences are too much for me to swallow, Qin Yung. Keep an eye on this bracelet for me and help me bid for it later." Shi Qinlang placed the bracelet back in the box and then uttered, " While I will keep an eye on this Long Ah Hai."

Though Shi Qinglan had not shown much of a reaction at the mention of Elder Shi but he was infuriated. Ever since that man had been admitted to the hospital last time, he had become more reckless and vigilant. He must be going senile in his old age to think that he can stand and win against me when he was halfway in the grave already. He needed to set up Dr Zhang Min soon so that the doctor would fall into his trap and help him off, Elder Shi. Taking out his cell phone, he dialled a number and asked the moment the call was answered, "Have you found the Doctor's weakness? Or has he fallen into your honey trap yet?

Unsatisfied with the answer he received, Shi Qinglan shook his head in anger as he walked towards the elevators. It was time to go to the banquet halls to receive the guests. Just as the elevator doors were about to close, a hand stopped them. Looking at the man who had stopped the door from closing, Shi Qinglan gave a mocking bow and said, "Elder Shi. Welcome to the banquet! How are you doing now? I hear that your health is failing and you have to visit the hospital regularly."

The old man was dressed in a black suit and was walking with the help of a walking stick. But even then his back stood straight and he returned the man's mocking tone with his own cutting answer, "My health may be failing but I have not died...yet. So there is no need for you to welcome me to my own banquet. Why don't you go ahead and have fun?   Since I am here I can receive the guests."

Both the men's gazes were filled with ridicule as Shi Qinglan lost his fake smile and in a tight voice muttered,"'  Yet' being the keyword." 

But the old man's ears were as sharp as ever and his smile widened even more as he said, "Qinglan, you are not getting young either. Almost fifty and nothing to show that you have lived a life.Tsk Tsk. We are both near our life goals and both of us have yet to reach it. I wonder who will succeed?"

Gritting his teeth, he asked, "Elder Shi, you have lived a long and healthy life. Could there be a goal that you have yet to accomplish? Tell me and I will do it for you as soon as possible so that you can move onto the afterlife peacefully."

Elder Shi let out a hearty laugh at this and just as the elevator was about to stop said, "I don't think you can do that. You see, I need to kill a snake that I reared in the past and now it thinks that it can eat me. So it is better for me to get rid of the pest once and for all. Hahaha!"

With that, the Elder walked out of the elevator leaving a fuming man behind him. This time Shi Qinglan vowed in his heart, " A pet? A snake? He will soon teach you, Elder Shi the appetite this snake has. Everything, I will swallow everything in front of you and kill you slowly and torturously."