HPDBC Chapter 104: You died a terrible death
Chapter 104: You died a terrible death
Chapter 104
Shen Shuangchen, the third son of the Shen family, Shen Yue's third brother, what kind of person is he?
At mealtimes, he would always sit in an inconspicuous corner, never talking about himself, only speaking to those he was interested in. He was good at ignoring others, playing the zither to cows, and doing big things quietly.
And most importantly, he was very obedient.
For orders given by those he acknowledged, Shen Shuangchen would go all out to accomplish them, even at the cost of his life.
In Shen Yue's memory, her third brother was dead, having died while completing a mission.
However, third brother should have been reduced to bare bones during the mission, so how did he come back covered in the smell of blood?
Moreover, this bloody smell was strangely familiar.
Just like the scent Shen Wu had when he first came back.
Shen Yue thought of something and turned to look at Shen Wu. Coincidentally, Shen Wu was also looking at her. Their gazes intertwined in the dim light at the door, and in that moment, all confusion was dispelled. They both saw the truth hidden behind third brother's triumphant return.
Shen Yue silently took a step back and pulled Shen Jize’s hand with her as she retreated.
Shen Jize was still very confused. He turned his head and asked Shen Yue, "Little sister, what's wrong?"
Shen Yue's face was serious. Without explaining anything, she simply said, "There is danger ahead."
When Shen Jize heard this, he became very nervous. Eldest brother and second brother were still in front. Shouldn't they call them back together?
As Shen Yue spoke, Shen Wu also retreated to join them. With one hand, he covered Shen Jize's eyes that were trying to look back, and said in a low voice, "Eldest brother is about to explode. Let's go."
When Shen Jize heard this, his hesitant steps instantly became firm as he swiftly followed Shen Yue and Shen Wu.
After just a few steps, they heard Shen Yichen use a very gloomy voice to ask, "Third brother, where did the blood on you come from?"
This address of "Third Brother" was completely different from the first time when he knew Third Brother had returned.
If Shen Yichen's first call of "Third Brother" represented that as long as you’re back, nothing else matters, then this current address was more like saying, why did you come back?!
The three who had already retreated far away, and Shen Shuangyi who was still foolishly standing next to Shen Yichen, heard an emotionless voice come from the front after Shen Yichen asked his question. "I just casually killed a noisy creature on the way back and didn't have time to wash my hands yet."
Shen Shuangchen's point was that he hadn't washed his hands yet, while Shen Yichen's point was that he had killed a noisy creature.
"You killed the toad in the yard?"
Shen Shuangchen still didn't realize the severity of the problem. After all, in the year he left home, Eldest Brother had not yet formally taken over the company and did not have the habit of keeping toads. His impression of Eldest Brother was that he was powerful and flawless.
Therefore, in response to such questioning from Eldest Brother, he had no hesitation, only one belief - to respond to Eldest Brother's expectations with the most sincere heart and the most truthful answer.
"Yes!"
This affirmative response resonated throughout the heavens and impacted everyone present.
At this time, Shen Shuangyi finally realized something was wrong. He knew best how much Eldest Brother treasured that toad nicknamed No. 2. It was uncertain whether he would vent his anger on them, so it was definitely time to run!
The confused Shen Shuangyi seemed very amenable. He looked at Shen Yue with a harmless smile and said, "Okay, I'll listen to little Yue."
Shen Shuangchen silently observed his surroundings. Seeing Shen Shuangyi's intimate attitude towards Shen Yue, he quietly memorized the atmosphere and words exchanged between the two.
The Shen family valued proper speech and sleep. In the past when the family ate together, most of the time it would be silent, to the extent that even the clinking of utensils had to be soft.
Shen Shuangchen originally thought breakfast today would be like that too.
Until...
"Shen Yue, you're eating my egg."
"I know."
"You know but you still eat it?"
"Because yours is peeled."
"I peeled it myself. You peel yours too."
"Peeling makes my hands dirty. Dirty hands need washing. Washing hands is troublesome." As Shen Yue spoke, she stuffed the egg into her mouth in three or two bites and slowly chewed it, making it very clear that I've already eaten it, so you figure it out.
Shen Wu stared at Shen Yue, his gaze unkind.
Shen Shuangchen sensed the dangerous aura emanating from Shen Wu and faintly frowned. He reflexively looked towards Shen Yichen.
Seeing that Shen Yichen had no intention of stopping this, only then did he silently relax the muscles that had subconsciously tensed up.
He thought, if nothing unexpected happens, this younger sister is about to be taught a lesson by Fifth Brother.
Although Shen Shuangchen doesn't talk much usually, he observes things that he believes will impact him.
Like his family members.
Shen Wu is dangerous, and has even become more dangerous after all these years. This was Shen Shuangchen's empirical judgment and intuition regarding Shen Wu.
Shen Yue's hand might get cut off.
Shen Shuangchen thought this as he drank his congee.
Next, he saw the dangerous Shen Wu approach Shen Yue and viciously snatch the egg from in front of her. He even threatened, "Next time if you want me to help peel eggs for you, just say so directly."
"I want you to peel an egg for Fourth Brother."
"......He can only eat half. His body can't absorb a whole one."
Shen Shuangchen: ......
This was not what he had imagined. Unsure of how to respond, he drank his congee first.
Sitting next to Shen Shuangchen, Shen Yichen wondered if he was too hungry, eating so quickly.