Chapter 592: The Only Clue
Xu Haohai looked at Lin Tian with righteous indignation, feeling a deep sense of crisis, as if this man in front of him would steal his most precious daughter.
Lin Tian felt quite innocent. What do you mean by not even able to hold hands? I haven’t even held her hand, okay?
"If we can’t hold hands, then can we touch her leg?" Lin Tian looked up at him.
"Nonsense! Of course not!"
"But treating her leg requires massage, and massage definitely involves contact. If you say it’s not allowed, how can I treat her?"
"..."
Xu Haohai was silent, as this was simply an ultimate dilemma for him.
If Lin Tian isn’t allowed to treat her, his daughter’s leg would become lame. But if he allows it, losing his daughter would be a disaster.
"Fine, touching her leg it is... as long as you can heal her leg."
Eventually, Xu Haohai sat back on the sofa. He compromised. However, there was another thought in his mind: if Lin Tian dared to lay hands on his daughter, he’d chop off his hand!
"I have one more request," Xu Haohai said indifferently.
"What is it?"
"I can’t meet him now, so you have to take good care of her for me. Of course, I will also hire another caregiver. If you display any behavior that crosses the line of friendship, I will know immediately. As for the consequences, I don’t think you can afford them."
After speaking the last word, Xu Haohai’s entire demeanor suddenly heightened. He is the big boss of Mingzhu’s underground, having seen countless scenes, gaining momentum by capitalizing on the situation.
Lin Tian showcased his demeanor through the "Tyrant Emperor’s Record" as a ruler of the world, as if holding a sword of life and death, with his gaze reflecting ’kill without mercy.’ This supreme demeanor can suppress anyone and even beasts to the point where they can’t lift their heads.
Of course, Lin Tian rarely displays this demeanor.
And Xu Haohai’s demeanor was purely killing intent, the chilling intention emerging from deep within his pupils, making one’s soul tremble unconsciously, even causing hands to shake.
Though saying it like this sounds exaggerated, it is indeed the case.
Of course, his demeanor had no effect on Lin Tian.
No matter how strong the killing intent, in front of the Emperor, what does it even count as?
"Don’t worry, I’m just friends with your daughter. And I have no other interests in her," Lin Tian said lightly.
Xu Haohai was somewhat surprised that this young man remained so calm even when he released his aura.
"It’s not that I’m saying this, but as her father, you should visit her. Even if she blames you, can’t you explain? Even if your explanation doesn’t work, at least it proves you are by her side, allowing her to feel fatherly love. If you keep evading like this, when will you reconcile with your daughter?"
Lin Tian’s words made Xu Haohai freeze in place. Actually, his heart has always been struggling, unsure if he should visit his daughter.
He has already lost his wife; he cannot lose his daughter too.
"But... didn’t you say her emotions are currently crucial? If I go to see her, she might not be happy."
"Not happy is only temporary; the impact shouldn’t be too significant. Moreover, I just told her that her leg can recover, so her mood should be good. Later, when you say some nice words, she shouldn’t be too mad."
Xu Haohai hesitated.
"As for the caregiver... I suggest you not hire one. You should act as the caregiver yourself. Meet her first, and if her mood isn’t great, you can step back and disguise yourself as a caregiver." Lin Tian suggested.
"Disguise?" Xu Haohai began to chuckle bitterly, "Even if I disguise myself successfully, I would still be recognized by her, right?"
"You don’t have to worry about that, I’ve thought it through for you." Speaking, Lin Tian rummaged through his pocket and finally took out a human skin mask and handed it over, saying, "Put this on, and even your biological daughter won’t recognize you."
"Will this work?" Xu Haohai held the thin mask in one hand, feeling it unreliable no matter how he looked at it.
"Try it and you’ll know, don’t underestimate it, it cost me tens of thousands to buy it," Lin Tian said.
Following Lin Tian’s words, Xu Haohai tried it on, instantly transforming into a sixty-year-old little old man, with wrinkles so realistic it couldn’t be more real. At that time, paired with a wig and glasses, Xu Ning’an wouldn’t recognize him.
After resolving the disguise issue, Xu Haohai urgently asked, "What duties... do caregivers perform?"
"Caregivers have two types: one does miscellaneous tasks like boiling water, serving tea, and cleaning. The second type requires 24-hour care, which involves tasks you’re not suitable for. I suggest you take on the first type yourself and hire someone else for the second type."
Hearing this answer, Xu Haohai felt much relieved. This way, he could do fewer tasks while staying around his daughter, and they could have some heart-to-heart talks.
He roughly hasn’t chatted with his daughter for five or six years. Even when they meet, it was brief, always ending with anger.
So upon seeing this mask, his heart started to fill with hope.
"Alright, let’s talk about these things later, I have another question for you. Do you have any connections with Du Dahai?" Lin Tian asked.
Xu Haohai nodded, "Of course I do, and deep connections at that."
"Can you tell me about it?"
"Of course. Actually, I’ve known him for decades. We both used to be in Mingzhu, brothers from the same trading company. I had a good relationship with him until our gang fell apart. Du Dahai and I each started our own gangs. In Mingzhu, there were some collaborations, but they were quite rare."
"Later... he seemed to have approached me, talking about merging gangs, but I refused. Then, for unknown reasons, he ended up in Kanyue City, though he’s not particularly skilled. I don’t know why he was doing well there, yet ended up falling at your feet."
"Did you have any enmity with him?"
"Enmity? Not really. The biggest disagreement I remember was when he approached me about merging gangs, I refused him, even said some unpleasant words. After that, there was no more contact between us."
Xu Haohai asked, "Why are you asking these? His base has already been destroyed, hasn’t it?"
Lin Tian smiled faintly, "But earlier, I heard your daughter say that the death of your wife is somewhat related to him."
Xu Haohai’s pupils constricted abruptly, and all the muscles in his body tensed up, "What did you say? He is related to my wife’s death?"
"It’s not what I said, your daughter told me herself. This should be the only clue to finding the real murderer, so I’m asking if you had any enmity with Du Dahai."