Lin Yi held two bottles of alcohol.
Carrying half a watermelon downstairs.
He placed them in his car.
Suddenly felt a heaviness in his chest.
As if a stone was pressing against his chest, making it hard to breathe.
With his phone in hand, Lin Yi arranged the aftermath, and simultaneously called the police.
This matter must be thoroughly investigated.
Meanwhile, he bought a burial plot.
Ensuring he has a final resting place after death.
Just like that.
Lin Yi sat silently in the car all night.
Early morning around five, the police called.
Liu Chuanlong’s wife has confessed the entire sequence of events.
The interrogation process posed no difficulty; a slight increase in pressure made her spill everything.
She wanted the property deed, and in the tussle with Liu Dagang, caused him to fall and hit his temple on the table corner.
Afterwards, Liu Chuanlong dialed 120, attempting to get an ambulance over.
But his wife said that an ambulance was too expensive, suggesting they take a cab to the hospital.
This led to a disagreement, delaying treatment and causing Liu Dagang’s death.
According to criminal law, she will be held criminally responsible.
As for Liu Chuanlong, he bears no legal responsibility.
He will only face moral criticism and education.
The outcome was expected by Lin Yi, who advised them to handle it professionally.
After dealing with these matters, Lin Yi drove to the hospital.
He saw Liu Chuanlong there.
Upon seeing Lin Yi again, fear was evident on Liu Chuanlong’s face.
The events of the night revealed to him that Lin Yi’s identity was far more than a mere security guard.
Lin Yi did not engage much with him, being busy with handling the aftermath.
The funeral staff coordinated with Lin Yi, then transported the body to the crematorium.
Everything related to the farewell ceremony was kept simple.
At the crematorium, the entire process was expedited.
After the cremation, Lin Yi took the ashes to the cemetery and properly buried them.
Everything was completed within the morning.
After bustling around, the entire process concluded.
A profound emptiness, like torrential rain, descended upon Lin Yi.
He stood silently in front of the tombstone for a long time.
Liu Chuanlong stood beside him, speechless, not daring to utter a word.
Bypassing Liu Chuanlong, Lin Yi returned to the car, taking out the alcohol and watermelon.
Placed them in front of Liu Dagang’s tombstone.
"We promised to drink together, but you didn’t get to last night. Just one night passed, and now you’re lying here."
Lin Yi opened both bottles.
Placed the 32-dollar one in front of the tombstone.
"You drink the expensive one; I’ll take the cheaper one."
Holding the 12-dollar bottle of liquor, Lin Yi tilted his head back and drank it all in one go.
Meanwhile, the 32-dollar bottle was slowly poured onto the ground by Lin Yi.
The vagaries of life.
Made Lin Yi feel suffocated.
"Thank you."
Liu Chuanlong stood nervously beside Lin Yi.
He knew very well that without Lin Yi handling these matters, he wouldn’t have had the capability.
Nor could he have bought a burial plot.