The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human?
Chapter 766 - 529: Silver Wolf’s Troubles

Chapter 766: Chapter 529: Silver Wolf’s Troubles

"When will the person be brought here?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"They’re nearby, we can bring them over immediately."

The deputy director said.

"Then hurry up, I don’t have much time."

He said.

"Alright, please wait a few minutes."

The two waited quietly, and soon, a tall woman with light brown hair came walking over, holding a baby, with two elderly people following her.

The expressions on the woman’s and the old people’s faces were complex, containing sadness, confusion, concern, and fear.

Only the baby had a pure mind, constantly observing the surroundings curiously.

But she was also influenced by the adults somewhat, just quietly watching without laughing or crying.

"Can I have a moment alone with them?"

As they approached, Liu Zheng nodded towards the deputy director.

"Of course."

The deputy director considerately distanced himself.

"You’re Shui Sishisan’s family, right?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"Yes. I’m his wife, these are his parents, and this is his daughter."

The woman replied cautiously.

"What’s her name?"

He pointed at the baby and asked.

"Shui Sheng."

The woman replied.

"This isn’t the right name, is it?"

Liu Zheng frowned slightly.

"My husband named her Jesmin Johnson, but I think he has the right to give her his surname."

The woman looked at the baby in her arms, her complex expression turning gentle.

"Hmm, he’s quite the man."

Remembering Shui Sishisan charging towards the Doppler Knight like a moth to a flame, he nodded.

Even though he was now convinced of the woman’s identity, Liu Zheng had them present some proof of identity just to be sure.

After checking items like photos, household registration, and paternity test results, he was basically convinced of their identity.

"My name is Liu Zheng, I’m a delivery man from Bloody Restaurant."

Liu Zheng introduced himself.

"Hello, Mr. Liu."

The woman bowed slightly, and the two elderly people followed suit.

He realized that the wife of Shui Sishisan seemed to be the one making decisions now.

"Shui Sishisan is dead, you knew that, right?"

He said directly.

"Yes."

The woman’s face darkened once more.

"He sacrificed himself to help me take down the enemy, and before he died, he asked me to ensure the company fulfilled its promise and guaranteed your safety. I’ve agreed."

"I’ve just made a deal with the company, your compensation of 500,000 will be converted into company stocks, which will appreciate in value over two years."

"Here."

Liu Zheng handed over a stack of bills totaling 10,000 to the woman.

"This is for this month; the remaining 490,000 will be held at Doctor Nile’s clinic at Imhotep. Your family must collect it together each month, without exception."

He said.

Even in real life, many widows run off with the compensation money, and this was even more likely given that Shui Sishisan and the woman weren’t legally married.

In a "simple and honest" place like Metropolis, he had to have a safeguard.

"Alright."

The woman obviously guessed Liu Zheng’s intentions, her expression somewhat awkward.

"I’m going abroad soon and might not return, so it’s hard to say if the company will uphold the agreement then. So, you have two choices now."

"The first is to stay in the city, handle your affairs along with collecting the money, and of course, face the consequences yourselves."

"The second is to move to Bathhouse Street outside the city. I’m a life-and-death friend with a bathhouse owner there; she can arrange things for you. If you choose this, I’ll hand over the remaining 490,000 to her as well."

He continued.

"I’ll choose the second option."

The woman said without hesitation.

Shui Sishisan’s parents exchanged a glance, seemingly wanting to say something.

"Mom and Dad, it’s fine for the adults to live those precarious days, but do you want Shui Sheng and Shui Sishisi to live like that too?"

The woman said, turning to them.

"You’re in charge now, decide as you wish."

Shui Sishisan’s father nodded.

"A wise choice."

Liu Zheng commended.

"Alright, I’ll have someone come and take you to the clinic. I’ll arrange for someone to take you outside the city when I have the time."

He called Guo Koutangzi, asking her to send the seasoning team to pick them up.

Given his relationship with the Jiwei Group, Guo Koutangzi certainly would not decline, and soon the seasoning team arrived.

"She’s pregnant, be careful on the road. If something happens, I’ll use you as appetizers tonight."

Liu Zheng said intentionally gruffly.

"Relax, boss. If they lose a single hair, we’ll jump into the soup pot ourselves."

Chili Head promised, pounding his chest.

"Excellent, off you go."

After sending off Shui Sishisan’s family, he checked his phone; time was running short.

So Liu Zheng had the deputy director sign for the delivery, and after he left, Liu Zheng continued to wait onsite for Unlucky Coffee’s delivery.

There’s quite a bit on his plate now, so any errands he can complete while he’s out are a help.

With Fisherman around, as long as he stayed put, he was basically safe in the sewer.

Worst case, Liu Zheng still had the Legendary delivery man’s ration cigarettes as his ace.

Before the Unlucky Coffee delivery arrived, Niu Daji called him.

"Boss, I’ve arrived."

Niu Daji said, hushing his voice.

"Why did it take so long?"

The address on the photo wasn’t close, but it shouldn’t have taken this long.

But considering Niu Daji seemed reliable, Liu Zheng didn’t think he wasted time; rather, he suspected he ran into something.