He was afraid that someone would send something dangerous, and he was also afraid that someone would take advantage of the situation to frame him with valuable items.
Since it was neither, then what was it?
"Who sent it, did the sender leave a name?" Xia Zhongtang asked again.
The servant still shook his head, "The sender didn’t leave any name; we have no idea who it could be. And those who delivered it were just movers, they know nothing as well."
"..." Xia Zhongtang’s expression became serious, this was rather odd.
The others were also very curious, all while making various speculations.
"Mr. Xia, could it be that someone is grateful to you and deliberately sent something anonymously?"
"Indeed, you’ve done so much good for the people and have achieved so many great deeds. It’s probably something from the citizens as a token of gratitude."
Xia Zhongtang said with a smile, "Regardless of who sent it, I will return it. I dare not accept gifts with unclear origins and without a known sender."
"What if it’s not a valuable item? You could still keep it."
"Yes, I am quite curious now, what exactly could it be?"
Indeed, everyone was curious. Seeing them this way, Xia Zhongtang had no choice but to have the present brought in.
He had to open it in front of everyone, otherwise, he would face gossips and rumors.
The item was swiftly brought in—it was a large wooden box, roughly as long as a person but not very tall.
With such a big box, what on earth could be inside?
Mo Jun and others also approached, puzzled.
Everyone stared at the box with curiosity, not knowing what was inside.
Xia Zhongtang instructed the servants to open the box, and the moment the box was opened, a fragrant smell wafted through the air.
Then, gasps of astonishment rose up one after another!
"My God, why would someone send such a thing?!"
Upon seeing the contents of the box, everyone’s faces changed.
Mo Jun looked carefully, and she too was utterly astonished...
Inside the box lay a plastic model of a woman, the highlight being the slightly bulging belly, and the woman’s face... bore some resemblance to Xia Yu!
And this plastic woman had her eyes closed, dressed in shroud clothes, as if dead...
This was clearly a curse on Xia Yu, wasn’t it?!
The sight of the contents had changed Xia Yu’s face too; her complexion drained to a ghostly pallor, her eyes filled with shock and fear!
Her body also began to shiver uncontrollably...
Xia Zhongtang noticed the problem too; he was seized by a sudden rage and demanded, "Who sent this?! Damnable scoundrel, daring to send such a thing! Someone come, call the police right now! I won’t let them get away with this!"
"Take it away at once!" Pei Yuanze was also infuriated. He kicked the box open and wrapped his arms around Xia Yu, blocking her view.
At the same time, he felt Xia Yu trembling violently...
Pei Yuanze was momentarily taken aback, thinking she had been scared.
The item was quickly removed, and the entire room was frightened; every face turned sour.
Who could it be, sending such a thing at Xia Zhongtang’s birthday celebration...
The sender’s intentions and thoughts were utterly malicious!
Kuang Guowen immediately ordered a thorough investigation of the incident; he would not let off the prankster. Such a prank had reached a level of extreme malice and evil.
"Who could it be?" Xia Zhongtang remained furious, asking Xia Yu, "Xiaopu, do you know who sent this?"