Section 3

Before her knees touched the ground, Fu Dongwen hooked his arm around her body and lifted her horizontally. Such an action was rare for him, especially shortly after a heart attack, but Shen Xi had already reached her limit; he could not force her to crawl onto the bed any longer

A dull thud echoed, the sound of a body hitting the ground.

Fu Dongwen picked up the silver coffee pot that the waiter had set down and poured half a cup for Shen Xi, which could be considered as an implicit agreement

The two returned to the first-class cabin, where the dedicated steward looked at Shen Xi with great concern

"A lot," he said

Tan Qingxiang silently observed Shen Xi, fearing that she might faint or have an emotional breakdown, after all, this was her first time. However, Shen Xi proved to be more resilient than he had anticipated. At that moment, he was immensely grateful to this girl; her expertise had helped everyone.

Tears soaked through the front of his garment

This action, like a hammer striking the giant bell of the clock tower in the pitch-black night, shattered the darkness and also broke the last vestige of strength in her heart. Shen Xi, at a loss, wept as she threw herself onto him

The days and nights of the Shen family, which cannot be touched, have long been reduced to ashes by the great fire; any contact would cause it to collapse with a thunderous sound, burying her beneath it

Shen Xi looked at his back, wiping his face haphazardly

The person was pierced by excruciating pain and let out a low roar, throwing Shen Xi out.

Three... Three Master, or Three Brother. The confusion of dreams choked her throat

"How well can it be done?" the person asked with a smile.

The ticking sound of the second hand distracted her attention

"Master Fu San." The young man slightly bowed, greeting with a smile

Does Third Master find it familiar? That person is not afraid of losing face

A hand lifted the object that was blocking the light

She is not afraid even when the knife cuts through human flesh

He lay weakly on Shen Xi's body

She did not like this person's slickness and worldly wisdom, propping her chin up with her right hand while her left hand quietly twisted the edge of the tablecloth beneath the table. The tablecloth was twisted into a thin strip, then released. This went on repeatedly, and she found her own amusement in it

Shen Xi pressed the back of her hand against her mouth to stifle her scream, biting down on herself, striving to remain calm

Finally, he covered his face with the newspaper and fell into a deep sleep, oblivious to the world around him

Fu Dongwen's hand gently swept the disheveled strands of hair from her face to her forehead, using his hand to wipe away the sweat and loose hair from her forehead upwards. A great deal of sweat, along with hair, brushed against and moistened his palm

The pure silver coffee pot and coffee cups, when paired together, along with more than twenty newspapers, only managed to keep her engaged for thirty minutes.

Fu Dongwen smiled and tucked the gun under the pillow

Fu Dongwen leaned against the wall, his face pale, gasping for breath. Doctor Tan and the man surnamed Cai were grappling with each other on the ground. Shen Xi's scream was already at the back of her throat when Fu Dongwen took a swift step forward and covered the lower half of her face with his right hand, saying, "Do not shout for help"

Fu Dongwen rested his elbow on the table, his pallid face and eyes conveying a sense of worry

They entered the restaurant through the revolving door

Tan Qingxiang calmly suggested: "I can handle the body"

He did not argue and made a gesture with his right hand, indicating "please"

Fu Dongwen slept the entire day and did not wish to return to his room too early, so he followed along

Dong script? Tan Qingxiang wants to take his pulse

Dr. Tan rummaged through the room and found a small bag. Upon pouring it out, he revealed two bottles of medicine, which he handed to Shen Xi

The man did not rush to answer, instead he waved his hand, signaling the waiter to pull out the empty chair for him, and he sat down calmly. "Master San, the noble often forgets things, do you still remember this?" He leaned in closer and hummed in a barely audible voice: "Such flowers and plants are loved by people, life and death follow people's wishes, yet no one complains about the bitterness and sorrow ~"

Shen Xi found him irritating; she rarely disliked someone to this extent

Fu Dongwen held her with his right arm, turned his head slightly, and quietly discussed with Tan Qingxiang how to handle the corpse. In the vast ocean, it is quite easy to make a body completely disappear

The newspaper rustled in rhythm with her breathing

She didn't even notice him carrying a handgun

Mr. Tan, why don't you come in and show it to me yourself?" Shen Xi wrapped the scalpel back up

My mistake, Fu Dongwen took the blame and sat down with a smile, "Have you ordered?"

Fu Dongwen raised his eyes and scrutinized him: "Who are you?"

"Do not feel guilty," Fu Dongwen said, pressing his right hand against the back of her head, allowing her to get closer to him, "He is not innocent."

The waiter presented the menu.

She stumbled into the bedroom, her vision blurred by a series of white halos due to overwhelming tension. Grabbing the cloth that wrapped the knife in a frenzy, she dashed out again. Dr. Tan exerted all her strength, pushing the person so hard that they crashed into the table. In that moment, this guy in her eyes resembled a corpse lying in the dissection room. She was fully aware of where the heart was.

Fu Dongwen placed his palm on Shen Xi's back and leaned down to ask, "Shall we go back?"

Shen Xi shook her head, returning the handkerchief to him, her gaze fixed on the collar of his shirt, not daring to look at his face. Fu Dongwen understood that she was afraid he would see her tearful eyes, so he bent down to pick up the newspapers scattered on the ground, folding them one by one and placing them on the rattan low table beside the lounge chair, giving her a moment to wipe away her tears.

He is calm, and before giving her a hug, he remembers to take off his coat

Fu Dongwen leaned his elbow against the wall, his complexion growing increasingly worse. His other hand attempted to touch Shen Xi's face, clumsily, wanting to speak, but he was completely devoid of strength

In the blink of an eye, she awakened

Shen Xi, in the midst of sleep, breathed rapidly, with both hands clenched into fists resting on her chest

How can there be such a man in this world who understands women so well

It is the Peony Pavilion

Shen Xi extended her hand from under the quilt and touched his hand. Fu Dongwen did not withdraw, allowing her to hold the back of his hand

Two people were still teasing each other when a well-dressed young man crossed over two dining tables, intruding without invitation. In this restaurant, apart from the three of them, he was the only Asian face present.

Go to the private deck, have someone brew you a cup of coffee, or request a glass of wine, and bask in the sunlight over the sea. Do not wander around, and especially do not go to the public deck. " He turned his back to her and began to unbutton his shirt.

He and Tan Qingxiang never believed in coincidences

In that fleeting moment, she experienced hesitation, yet she ultimately chose to stand by his side

Shen Xi

Shen Xi wants to laugh, is this a steak or a lamb chop

... ...

He went to lift Fu Dongwen, who was leaning against the wall, and helped him sit down by the table, then went to find medicine. He wiped his hands clean with a clean shirt, poured out the medicine, placed it in Fu Dongwen's mouth, and then poured water into his mouth.

Shen Xi did not have time to think much and rushed out the door, stunned by the scene before him

"I want to eat lamb chops," she smiled

"Sleep for a while," his voice echoed in the deep night, in her ear, as if carrying a reverberation, "I will be here until you wake up."

Shen Xi nodded, his gaze gliding over the various dishes.

That guy suddenly knocked Dr. Tan to the ground, pinching Tan Qingxiang's throat with two fingers

Fu Dongwen smiled but did not respond to the young man

Shen Xi ran her hands through her forehead again, smoothing her hair back to the nape of her neck, and checked the satin ribbon used to tie her long hair, which was still in place

A long twenty minutes

Shen Xi collided heavily with the wooden wall, and Dr. Tan lunged forward, pushing the surgical knife that was embedded in his chest all the way in.

Shen Xi was afraid of the gun, but pointed to that dagger: "That one, I know."

She followed too closely, chasing Fu Dongwen into the same compartment, which was clearly meant for one person, yet they squeezed in together, their arms brushing against each other, her chest pressed against his back

Shen Xi caught up with him

Shen Xi stared at his cuff for a long while, where there were bloodstains. However, there were none on her body

Cai Maoqing followed Doctor Tan into the room, looking around and exclaiming: "This is paradise, a three-month paradise. Even the doctor in the San Ye's family is so fortunate, Maoqing feels envious." Fu Dongwen leaned against the doorframe, also surveying the room.

The celebration has already been urged three times; if we do not go again, we fear we will be ridiculed by him

Have you ever killed someone

There was no response outside

From the moment he started picking up the newspapers, he did not spare her a glance

Ah, yes, there is one more thing. Please go inside and look for a stethoscope with dual ears. It seems that the one in your room is broken

Fu Dongwen shook his head; he was well aware of his own physical condition

Is Mr. Tan really here

The four of them walked to the first-class cabin, and Dr. Tan stopped and said: "Come with me to fetch something, I am too lazy to take it up myself"

She is seeking help, psychological help

Fu Dongwen took the towel from Tan Qingxiang's hands, wrapped it around Shen Xi's fingers, and wiped the blood clean.

This is indeed an important matter, and she did not wait for Dr. Tan to say anything further, but took the initiative to enter.

It has been a long time

Dr. Tan ordered a pot of coffee, leaned against the dining table, and idly flipped through a newspaper. Upon seeing them, he neatly folded the newspaper and returned it to the waiter behind him, saying, "The two of you together really need a steward."

His heart was not feeling well, and fearing that she might notice, he took out his pocket watch and placed it on the table

The blood on my hands was all smeared haphazardly onto the cuffs, the bend of my arms, and the back of my shirt

Understood," she replied loudly

She was placed on the bed, and Fu Dongwen wrapped her body in a quilt

Although Shen Xi was in a state of utter confusion, she did not even dare to look at that person... Fortunately, due to her past experiences and profession, she was still able to force herself to recover to a state of normalcy more easily than others... She lowered her head and nodded

However, Fu Dongwen had already taken out a finely crafted pistol from its holster, with a silver body and a white grip engraved with a small horse: "Browning 1900." He pretended to throw it over to her for a look.

However, although it was said that one could bask in the sun, it was merely in front of a series of completely transparent glass panels. She asked the waiter for newspapers to read, yet could not clearly articulate what she wanted to see, only expressing a desire to understand the recent events, both big and small. After careful selection, the waiter brought her over twenty newspapers to peruse and brewed a pot of coffee, placing it on the lounge chair.

Master San is quite particular; I dare not take on the task myself

The private deck is exclusively provided for the suite, and naturally, there will be no outsiders.

Shen Xi insisted on walking from the first-class cabin to here, which was already her limit. At the moment the door closed, her knees buckled, and she knelt down.

Shen Xi focused intently on the misty glass until she walked into the dining room, at which point she finally breathed a sigh of relief

The scalpel pierced in, yet her hands still trembled

Watching that person struggle and fall to the ground, in this position, at this depth, there is no room for maneuver. Even if the best cardiologist were present, there would be no chance at all

Although this bedroom is considerably smaller than the first-class cabin, the general layout remains consistent. She found the cabinet that Tan Qingxiang mentioned, and in the bottom drawer, there was a surgical knife wrapped in white cloth, as well as a notebook. As she flipped through it, she found that all the notes were related to medicine. Aside from these, there was nothing else that he had mentioned.

Fu Dongwen shook his head, urging him not to provoke Ji Chenxi any further

It is just that everything has been accounted for, yet she still got involved.

"At most three points," Fu Dongwen said.

"Very well, sir," the American said with a smile as he opened the door for him, "We are at your service at any time"

Fu Dongwen regained a bit of strength, silently unbuttoned his suit, and with some effort, took it off and tossed it onto the table. He supported himself on the table, stood up, and walked in front of Shen Xi.

Shen Xi was still formulating his words in his mind, trying to figure out how to persuade him, noticing that he had not yet regained his composure. Fu Dongwen smiled slyly, took down the holster for the pistol from his belt, and, using it as a pretext, revealed a dagger holster: "Are you interested in seeing this?"

But this is different ... She personally killed someone ... She is a doctor, not an executioner ...

"My wife is unwell," Fu Dongwen said with a worried expression, explaining in English, "Do not disturb us"

Shen Xi responded with a sound, turned her head away to avoid this scene that made her blush, and closed the bedroom door for him

His struggle confirmed their conjecture

She is not afraid of the dead, whether in the smokehouse or in New York, having seen too many corpses

This fellow had seen him in the capital, yet was able to board the ship with him simultaneously in New York; such a fate would not exist in this world. Therefore, with the tacit understanding between him and Tan Qingxiang, there was no need for communication at all. Upon entering the room and sending Shen Xi away, Tan Qingxiang immediately took action, attempting to subdue him. An innocent person would instinctively shout and argue, while someone who was prepared would choose to resist.

"You can't see it when wearing a suit." Fu Dongwen alleviated her concerns, he put down the towel, donned the suit jacket, and all the bloodstains on the shirt were concealed.

"On the bedside cabinet, the second shelf. To the right." Dr. Tan said loudly in the living room

That Mao Qing, who claims to be surnamed Cai, has been shamelessly following them. Dr. Tan, however, is behaving unusually and has started a conversation with this person. Normally, Dr. Tan is not one to be easy to get along with, yet at this moment, he appears quite enthusiastic.

A wave of emotion surged from the depths of her heart, and Shen Xi felt her eyes heat up uncontrollably. In a fluster, she hurriedly pressed her hands against her eyes: "I’m sorry, Third Brother..."

knife, scalpel

The butler carefully closed the door for them

The ship departed in the morning, and the people only awoke at sunset

Dr. Tan's hands were also covered in blood. He took a breath, slowly leaned against the table, and after a few seconds of calming down, he regained his composure

In dreams, there are joyful events

The person immediately clasped his fists and smiled, complimenting: "To have made the Third Master somewhat familiar is the fortune of Maoqing"

Tan Qingxiang understood his intention: "Leave this to me"

Just now, Tan Qingxiang had Shen Xi enter the room, precisely to help her avoid this situation, but this man was more troublesome than he had imagined. His body was a burden, and Tan Qingxiang was not built for martial arts

The leather case is engraved with "Union Cutlery Company". A professor who enjoys hunting recommended this company's knives, which can both cut and stab, capable of killing a bear without issue

"Alright, Third Brother has noted it down for you." Fu Dongwen smiled at her with his back turned, casually inserting one hand into the pocket of his trousers as he walked towards the door

The dinner was not enjoyable with this uninvited guest

Shen Xi watched his actions one after another, still feeling numb in his hands and feet

She was pulled out of her past by him, and in the moment she opened her eyes, it was like a drowning person, helplessly struggling to see the onlookers on the shore. The afterglow of the sunset was sliced through by panes of glass, each window bordered with gold. He wore a pair of black-framed glasses, and through those lenses, one could see the bloodshot veins in his eyes. He stood with his back to the light, gazing at himself.

He silently extended his hands towards her

A neatly folded handkerchief was handed to her: "I must apologize, I overslept this time."

Shen Xi leaned against the wall, his vision hazy, with his head lowered

Second brother took her to see the grand preparations for the old steward's son's wedding. Although it was a family of modest means, everything that should be present was there: chickens were slaughtered, fish were cut, and someone carried in dozens of bridal dowries into the courtyard. From bowls and chopsticks to pillows and bedding, to mirrors and the harmonious bed, it was a feast for the eyes. Second brother held her small hand and encouraged her to touch the bright red silk thread tied to each piece of dowry: "Yangyang will marry in the future, and I will prepare these for you too." He lifted her up, a six-year-old girl still cradled in his arms, "By then, I will empty Guangzhou city for you; everything your eyes sweep over will be yours."

Is this all there is? Did I come all this way just for this?

Upon seeing these real firearms and daggers, she has gained a new understanding of the word "danger"

Fu Dongwen took it and placed it in front of Shen Xi, tapping the menu with two fingers and saying: "Choose what you like"

The curtains are heavy, and it is night, making them even less transparent