Chapter 88 - The truth is revealed, people are evil

Xia Liuli's mouth curled up with a sneer, and she almost blurted out to refute Zhao Ti's accusation. In her eyes, Xia Zhuozhuo was just a bumpkin from the countryside. How could he be the mysterious master Jiang Shan who enjoyed a high reputation in the Chinese painting world? It must be that Zhao Ti was confused by Xia Zhuozhuo's appearance, which made her have such a ridiculous idea. However, when she recalled that Xu Linxi had said something similar to her, she couldn't help but have a little doubt in her heart. Could it be that Xia Zhuozhuo is really the legendary master of Chinese painting? Zhao Ti's voice sounded in her ears, and his words were firm and powerful: "When I fell into a bottleneck in my creation, it was my master Jiang Shan who taught me how to break through. I knelt in front of her and begged her to accept me as a disciple. Would I recognize my master wrongly?" Xia Liuli's face suddenly changed, and her eyes were wide open, as if her eyeballs were about to pop out. Hand-in-hand teaching, which means that Zhao Ti has indeed seen Jiang Shan in person. So, is Xia Zhuozhuo really Zhao Ti's master, the mysterious Chinese painting master Jiang Shan? Thinking of the bad things she had said about Jiang Shan in front of Zhao Ti, Xia Liuli's face turned pale as paper. She felt her cheeks trembling and her muscles stiffening. She originally thought that she could trick Zhao Ti into continuing to recognize her as a disciple with her eloquence, but she didn't expect that she would become a clown in Zhao Ti's eyes. "Now, please get out of the way! I'm leaving!" Zhao Ti's voice was cold and resolute. He pushed Xia Liuli away and prepared to leave this place that disgusted him. However, at this moment, Zhao Ti suddenly felt a sharp pain in his heart and breathing became extremely difficult. He covered his chest painfully, his body was shaky, and finally fell to the ground. Xia Liuli was startled by this scene. She hurried forward and asked, "Master, what's wrong with you?" Zhao Ti uttered a few words with difficulty: "I... I feel uncomfortable in my chest." Xia Liuli had an ominous premonition in her heart, and she asked, "Do you have a heart disease?" Zhao Ti remembered that when he left the future, his master Jiang Shan had warned him that there might be something wrong with his heart and gave him a pill. He quickly reached for the medicine in his pocket, but his hands were shaking so much that the pill accidentally slipped from his fingers and rolled to Xia Liuli's feet. "Medicine... give me medicine..." Zhao Ti's voice was weak and hurried. Xia Liuli squatted down and picked up the pill, but her eyes became grim. She looked at Zhao Ti, and a sneer appeared at the corner of her mouth: "Master? Oh no, you just said that you don't recognize me as your apprentice. So, what obligation do I have to give you this medicine?" Zhao Ti widened his eyes. He never expected Xia Liuli to be so vicious. He struggled to grab Xia Liuli's wrist, but how much strength could an old man with a heart attack have? He couldn't pry Xia Liuli's hand apart. Gradually, Zhao Ti's breathing became weaker and weaker, and the hand holding Xia Liuli slowly loosened. He finally closed his eyes and lost consciousness. Seeing that he was no longer moving, Xia Liuli subconsciously wanted to withdraw her hand. But Zhao Ti's hand was still tightly holding her hand, as if he was unwilling to leave this world like this. Xia Liuli was flustered, and she used her other hand to feel Zhao Ti's breath. There was no breathing... She didn't know whether to be happy or afraid. She gritted her teeth and pried Zhao Ti's hand apart. Two bloody marks were scratched on her wrist, and she gasped in pain. She pulled down her sleeve to cover the wound, and her reason gradually returned. She realized that she had committed a heinous crime. Outside were Zhao Ti's bodyguards, and they knew that she brought Zhao Ti here. If she ran away like this, she would definitely be discovered. What to do? Xia Liuli paced back and forth in the room in agitation. She looked at Zhao Ti who was lying on the ground and suddenly thought of a way. She moved Zhao Ti back to the chair with great effort and asked him to lie on the table. Then, she threw the pill into the green belt outside the window. After doing all this, she was exhausted and panting. She adjusted her breathing and then tidied her clothes. She walked to the door, opened the door, and shouted outside: "No! Someone come! Master fainted!" Two bodyguards were smoking and chatting at the door of the coffee shop. After hearing Xia Liuli's shouting, they quickly threw away the cigarettes in their hands and ran into the box. They were shocked when they saw Zhao Ti lying face down on the table unconscious, and hurried forward to save him. "Sir! Sir!!" One bodyguard shouted while calling an ambulance; the other bodyguard began to give Zhao Ti first aid. Xia Liuli stood there crying anxiously, she knew she was powerless. The bodyguard comforted her while talking on the phone: "Miss, don't worry, the ambulance will be here soon." However, Xia Liuli's heart was full of fear and regret. She knew that she had made an unforgivable mistake. Not only did she lose the opportunity to become Zhao Ti's apprentice, but she also killed her master with her own hands. The ambulance arrived at the scene quickly, and the medical staff quickly lifted Zhao Ti into the ambulance and sent him to the hospital. Xia Liuli was also taken to the ambulance, she knew she could not escape. In the hospital, Zhao Ti still failed to save his life after all efforts to rescue him. He died of a sudden heart attack. Xia Liuli was arrested by the police on suspicion of intentional homicide. In the interrogation room, Xia Liuli burst into tears when facing the police's interrogation. She regretted that she should not have made up a lie in order to become Zhao Ti's apprentice; she regretted that she did not save him at the critical moment to protect herself. She knew that she had embarked on a road of no return and could never turn back. Xia Zhuozhuo was also shocked and saddened after learning all this. She didn't expect that she would be involved in this storm because of a lie; she didn't expect that her apprentice would go on the road of crime because of jealousy and greed. She lamented the complexity and variability of human nature; she also felt remorse and guilt for not discovering and stopping all this in time. This storm ended in a tragic way. But the thinking and warning it left for people are profound: in the process of pursuing dreams and fame and fortune; we must not forget our original intentions and conscience; let alone go on the road of crime because of temporary greed and jealousy. Because once you take that step; you can never go back. In the coffee shop, employees poured in like a tide, the scene was out of control in an instant, and the noise was everywhere. On the other side, Xia Zhuozhuo and Xia Huaijin were about to withdraw and leave, heading out of the door of the future. "Master Xia, please stay." Si Shenxing's voice was like a breeze, calling Xia Huaijin. His eyes flickered slightly, and he asked, "Have you heard about the prize for this event?" Xia Huaijin smiled slightly, nodded, and said, "Sister has told me a little." "Sister?" Si Shenxing raised a playful smile at the corner of his mouth, "This title is unique." Xia Huaijin didn't care, and smiled heartily: "If Mr. Si doesn't give up, I would like to join the workplace immediately." After the collapse of his own industry, although there was some surplus money, the Xia family had huge expenses, and dismissing servants was only a stopgap measure. In addition, his second brother's project needed financial support, and he was eager to share the family's worries. Si Shenxing nodded lightly, his eyes firm: "In this case, you will report to the branch tomorrow, and I will find a place for you." Just when Xia Huaijin was about to agree, A Mai came hurriedly and interrupted the conversation: "Master, the situation is urgent, something happened."