Chapter 60

Chapter 60

Shen Wang helplessly conveyed through his eyes to Gu Dongting that he was not in a bad mood.

Only then did Gu Dongting remove his hand, placing it on his own knee, looking somewhat docile at first glance.

The two sat silently in the back seat as if nothing had happened.

None noticed their subtle interactions.

Yet... Shen Wang placed his other hand over the one Gu Dongting had touched, feeling oddly sentimental.

"His hand is so cold, truly like jade." This thought briefly crossed Shen Wang’s mind before he quickly dismissed it.

Like a dragonfly skimming the water, creating only a tiny ripple, leaving nothing behind.

The sanatorium where Yu's father was located was in a small town on the outskirts of City C. By the time the group arrived, it was evening, with the setting sun leaving behind a faint glow of twilight.

Yu Cailiang had already informed his father of their visit, and Yu's father had the staff prepare dinner in advance, waiting for their arrival.

Yu's father was an elegant and dignified middle-aged man with pale lips and bloodshot eyes, appearing somewhat unwell.

He smiled at Shen Wang and the others, greeting them, "Welcome to visit. The scenery here is quite nice. You young people might like it; feel free to stay longer…"

Shen Wang also smiled, "I came to see Mr. Yu."

Yu Cailiang, standing behind Shen Wang with his neck retracted, didn’t dare to make a sound.

Yu's father looked up, glancing at his son who was as timid as a quail, but his smile remained, "Since you're Cailiang's friend, whatever it is, I'll do my best to help…"

"I'm Shen Wang, you might have heard of me," Shen Wang said directly.

Hearing this name, Yu's father's eyelid twitched.

Ever since Shen Wang was brought back to the Tang family, Yu's father had heard of him and was aware of the rumors about the illegitimate child, but as the CEO of a company, he didn't indulge in gossip like the younger generation.

The Tang family never allowed Shen Wang to appear in public, so Yu's father had never seen Shen Wang's true face, only hearing about him through his son.

Yu Cailiang used to dislike Shen Wang, so his words about him were never kind.

After the true and false young master incident was exposed, Yu's father was busy minimizing the impact of his cooperation with the Tang family and didn't have time to follow online gossip.

Now seeing Shen Wang in person, Yu's father's first thought was: The Tang family ignored such a person and chose a false son instead, truly blinded by folly.

Outwardly, Yu's father's expression didn't change, the curve of his lips unaltered, "So, you are young Shen. Cailiang often mentioned you. Do you need something from me this time?"

Maybe he wants my help to take back the Tang family... speculating thus, Yu's father composed his words, thinking about how to refuse.

"I'm here to save you."

Yu's father smiled, "Young Shen, it's not that I don’t want to help, but your family matters are not something I can intervene in... Huh???!!"

Yu's father was stunned.

Yu Cailiang instantly looked up, exclaiming, "You're not here to complain?!"

Shen Wang glanced at Yu Cailiang silently and continued to Yu's father, "Have you been having continuous nightmares lately, experiencing hallucinations, feeling unbearably heavy?"

Yu's father instinctively looked at his son, "Yes, there's been a lot going on recently, and the pressure has been immense."

Shen Wang casually remarked, "Oh, that means you've been cursed. I'm here to lift the curse."

Yu's father: "..."

Yu Cailiang: "???"

Yu Cailiang was baffled, "Shen, what are you talking about? What curse... Are you... playing with us?"

Seeing their disbelief, Qin You Rong stepped forward and vividly explained the situation with the Song family.

Concluding, he said, "The younger brother of the Song family said someone with the surname Yu was also cursed. Since Shen knows Yu Cailiang, we came to check."

"And guess what happened?"

Qin You Rong's words left Yu Cailiang dumbfounded, who dumbly followed up, "What happened?"

"Turns out your dad was indeed cursed. My Shen is brilliant and valiant, always spot on!" Qin You Rong gave Shen Wang a thumbs up.

Hearing his words, Yu's father and son exchanged glances, their eyes full of confusion.

Yu's father: "I’ve been cursed?"

Yu Cailiang: "Are curses real?!!"

The voice contained four parts shock, four parts disbelief, and two parts inexplicable excitement.

Yu's father glared at his son sternly, then, trying to politely decline, said, "Young Shen, it's not that I don't believe you, but I'm really just stressed, leading to psychological issues. It has nothing to do with curses."

He didn't believe in curses at all, considering them mere fabrications to fool people.

He even started to think about how to deal with his simple-minded son, easily deceived by others.

Shen Wang didn't waste words and directly placed a talisman on Yu's father's forehead.

The yellow talisman fluttered, and Yu's father was frozen on the spot.

Yu Cailiang also paused, then burst into laughter, "Haha, Dad, you look like a zombie frozen in a TV show, hahaha."

Yu's father's face turned from pale to dark, realizing this son was truly hopeless.

Just as he was about to get angry, the talisman suddenly ignited without fire, and it seemed like something around Yu's father was burnt, emitting a twist of black smoke.

As the ashes of the talisman scattered, Yu's father astonishingly found that his body, which had been uncomfortable recently, suddenly felt much lighter, and the nagging pain in his head seemed to be lifted, leaving him feeling refreshed and clear-headed.

Yu's father even let out a sigh, half-closing his eyes in comfort, emitting a moan of enjoyment.

After the moment of unexpected comfort, Yu's father came back to his senses, seeing the odd looks from the younger ones. His face reddened, and he hurriedly asked, "Young Shen... Mr. Shen, what just happened?"

Having been so certain in his disbelief, he was metaphorically slapped in the face in just one round.

Embarrassed and shocked, Yu's father never thought that there were things in this world that science couldn't explain, and they had surprisingly happened to him.

With undeniable proof, Yu's father had no ground for argument, and he respectfully bowed his head to Shen Wang, pretending nothing had happened.

From the moment the talisman self-ignited, Yu Cailiang held his breath, eyes wide.

Yu's father couldn't see it, but he noticed the dramatic change in his father's complexion in just a blink.

It was as if the firelight dispelled a layer of fog, burning away the dust, rejuvenating Yu's father.

"Shen, you, you can actually do this!" Yu Cailiang was astounded.

Shen Wang, observing their expressions, said indifferently, "I came here to save you."

The same sentence, when he said it earlier, Yu's father thought he was a boastful and impolite teenager.

Now, repeating it, Yu's father’s attitude changed completely, his heart steadied, looking at Shen Wang as if he had seen a light.

Yu's father immediately followed up with questions, one after the other: "Thank you, Mr. Shen. Can you tell me what exactly is happening to me? How did I get cursed? Who is cursing me? Is my life in danger?"

Now realizing the urgency, Qin You Rong chuckled, "With Shen and Brother Gu here, just relax and cooperate with our investigation."

Only then did Yu's father breathe a sigh of relief, quickly inviting Shen Wang and the others inside.

The expensive sanatorium was lavishly decorated, with Yu's father's room spacious like a suite in a five-star hotel, complete with a bedroom, a living room, and even a dining room.

Inviting Shen Wang and the others to take the main seats in the living room, Yu's father earnestly asked, "Mr. Shen, you said you came to save me. May I ask how you plan to do it…"

Shen Wang had observed that the curse on Yu's father was different from the one on Mr. Song.

The curse on Mr. Song was extremely targeted, horrifyingly effective, and maliciously intended, capable of killing the cursed individual in a short time.

However, the curse on Yu's father was less potent, accumulating over many years before it could be fatal.

Compared to Mr. Song’s, Yu’s father’s curse was easier to break.

After thinking, Shen Wang informed them about the curse and then suddenly said, "I offer you two choices."

Yu's father straightened his back, "I'd like to hear more."

He was covered in cold sweat.

He initially thought it was just a minor psychological issue. Who could have imagined that it would threaten his life in a year or two!

Fortunately, he had a foolish son. Fools often have their own luck. Yu's father felt immensely relieved.

Unaware of his inner fears, Shen Wang laid out the options: "First, I can directly lift the curse from you, and this matter will be over."

Yu's father's eyebrows twitched slightly, he remained silent, waiting for Shen Wang to reveal the second option.

"Second, I won't immediately lift the curse. Instead, I'll use it to trace back to the person who cursed you."

Yu's father took a deep breath, "With the second option, is my life in danger?"

Shen Wang slightly lifted his chin, his tone arrogant, "I can assure you, with me here, you won't face any danger."

After hesitating only a few seconds, Yu's father made his decision: "I choose the second option."

Immediately lifting the curse would certainly give him relief, but if the one who cursed him wasn't found, who could guarantee they wouldn’t strike again? Would he be lucky enough to be saved next time?

Having navigated the business world, Yu's father's forte was discerning people's character and taking calculated risks.

The confidence and pride emanating from Shen Wang convinced Yu's father that he had the capability to control the situation!

Shen Wang smiled and extended a hand towards him, "Mr. Yu, a pleasure to collaborate."

"Pleasure doing business."

After dinner, the group spent the night at the sanatorium.

After carefully examining the curse within Yu's father, Shen Wang had a plan in mind. He instructed Yu's father on a few things before yawning and heading to his room to rest.

It had been a busy day, running around and expending magical power to lift the curse on Mr. Song, leaving him utterly exhausted.

Arriving at his room's door, Shen Wang was surprised to find Gu Dongting standing by the corridor window, seemingly waiting for someone.

He hesitated briefly, then approached, "Are you waiting for me?"

Gu Dongting, in his dignified white robe, looked different under the dim and ambiguous lighting, his usually cold demeanor softened into a strange allure, "Why use Mr. Yu to trace the person behind the curse?"

Shen Wang: "Ah?"

Gu Dongting's gaze was direct, a mix of simple inquiry and accusation, "Tracing the mastermind is our responsibility, and Mr. Yu is just an ordinary person..."

Shen Wang understood. Gu Dongting thought involving Yu's father was inappropriate and came to question him about it.

Shen Wang frowned, explaining, "Starting from him is the fastest way to find the person who cast the curse."

"Letting the special department investigate every suspect could take forever."