Steam Old Days: The Extraordinary Begins with a Corpse Collector

Upon hearing this, Lyndon couldn't help but shudder.

Since he transmigrated to this world, even the original owner of this body believed that his parents had died in an accidental shipwreck.

What does Xiu Yisi mean by that?

Could it be that my parents didn't die in an accident, or that there's more to the story?

Thinking of this, Lyndon slowly lowered his hand that was holding the gun.

Hughes gracefully walked around Lyndon, righted the chair he had pushed over, and then soothed him back to his seat.

Then Hughes went to the bar, called out the waiter hiding under the table, and took out two gold pounds from his wallet, saying that he would take responsibility for the losses he had caused to the shop.

Having taken care of everything, Hughes sat back down opposite Lyndon.

He crossed one leg and rested his chin on one hand.

His every move exuded the refinement of a gentleman, a stark contrast to his earlier manic behavior.

How did my parents die?

Lyndon tucked the gun back into his waistband, took a deep breath, and asked Hughes again.

"To be honest, I don't know either."

"Are you kidding me?"

Lyndon's anger flared up again as he looked at Hughes's fake smile.

"Let me finish speaking first."

Hughes interrupted Lyndon, leaning back slightly, and then, as if telling a story, told Lyndon about the clues he had discovered during his investigation.

"While investigating you, I also took the opportunity to investigate your current boss, Hornby, and I found a few interesting things in the information."

"First of all, Hornby was not originally in the recycling business, but was engaged in ocean trade. Unfortunately, due to decision-making problems, his company went bankrupt, and he went from being a rich man to a beggar overnight. Later, in order to make a comeback, he traveled around lobbying, hoping to get the support of those nobles."

Upon hearing this, Lyndon frowned and shrugged, indicating that this had nothing to do with the deaths of his parents.

Hughes gestured to Lyndon not to rush, because he hadn't finished speaking.

"Later, Hornby did receive financial support from a wealthy man, but he did not continue with the promising ocean trade he was familiar with. As you can see now, he went to the downtown area, opened a recycling company, and recruited body collectors to move corpses around."

"Perhaps he suddenly felt that ocean voyages were too risky, and he just wanted a stable and prosperous life," Lyndon guessed.

Upon hearing this, Hughes chuckled and said, "If that's the case, then he's a smart man. But I'm afraid things aren't that simple."

Lyndon paused, then asked疑惑地问道, "It's not that simple? What exactly did you discover?"

Hughes straightened his sleeves, leaned against the table, and approached Lyndon. Then, with a serious expression, he said, "I discovered that before he gained the support of that rich man, he consulted an ocean trading company. The company's name is Coral Sea Ocean."

The moment the name was uttered, Lyndon's face turned panicked, his breathing became rapid, and his lips trembled uncontrollably with shock.

"What did you say? Say it again!"

"Hornby had previously consulted a deep-sea trading company called Coral Sea Ocean Shipping."

Hughes leaned back in his chair and quietly observed Lyndon's changing expressions.

Then, he calmly asked Lyndon, "Does this name sound familiar?"

Lyndon gave a wry smile.

familiar?

This looks all too familiar.

Coral Sea Ocean Trading Company.

He will never forget this name in his lifetime.

Because this company was founded by his parents in this world.

I still remember the first day the company was founded. Copperfield's parents held the original owner and stood at the company entrance, receiving applause and praise from all walks of life.

At that time, old Copperfield asked young Copperfield:

"Do you know why I named the company Coral Sea?"

Copperfield Jr. said he didn't know.

Old Copperfield said, "Biologically, the Coral Sea is the most teeming place in the ocean with life. Countless fish, shrimp and crabs live there, and coral itself is a valuable ornament. As for ships, it can be said to be the most dangerous place in the world, full of reefs and complex waters. Throughout history, many large ships have been lost there."

"What I mean is that our company will definitely become the most important trading hub in the entire Fog City, no, it should be the entire United Kingdom of Three Islands."

"We will profit from the most dangerous places and make money in silence."

Let our company grow like coral and expand as freely as the ocean!

But later, old Copperfield and his wife died together in the sea he had dreamed of countless times.

Coral Sea Company went bankrupt.

Old Copperfield left nothing behind but his children and his lifelong ambitions.

Lyndon's gaze gradually deepened. Although he had never seen old Copperfield in person, his memories told him that he was a great yet ordinary father.

"I know it all too well; it was my parents' company. And then what?"

Lyndon's voice became hoarse as he looked up at Hughes across from him.

He became eager to know what happened next.

"Later, not long after Hornby met your parents, they decided to go out to sea themselves to the other side of the ocean, and as a result... you know."

Hughes stopped there, then silently lowered his head, staring at the stain on the toe of his shoe, before saying to Lyndon, "My condolences."

Hughes had said enough; he believed Lyndon was a smart man and should understand the unspoken meaning behind his words.

Lyndon shook his head and pointed at Hughes, urging him to continue.

Hughes thought for a moment and continued, "Almost on the same day your parents went to sea, the wealthy man's grant to Hornby also came through, and the Vulture Recycling Company was established."

After hearing the entire story that Hughes had uncovered, Lyndon slowly closed his eyes and remained silent for a long time.

The two sat facing each other quietly, and the coffee shop fell into an eerie silence.

After a long pause, Lyndon finally uttered a question.

"You've been talking to me for so long, you must have found more than just this, right?"

A glint flashed in Hughes's eyes. He nodded and added a crucial detail.

"The wealthy man who sponsored Hornby also ran an ocean shipping business."

"What's his name?"

Hughes remained silent for a long time, then simply uttered a surname.

Phoenix.

Lyndon suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze so cold it looked like he wanted to kill someone.

He clenched his fists, and the veins on his wrists bulged.

Once it's explained, everything makes sense.

Why did Hornby get involved in the Phoenix family business?

Why did Hornby specifically ask him to go alone?

Why would Hornby hide the truth about Wendell's body from him?

And why would Hornby so desperately want to die?

At that moment, Lyndon stared intently into Hughes's azure eyes, and he finally made his decision.

"I agree to your request; you can use me as a research subject."

"Very good!"

Hughes clapped his hands, his joy evident on his face. He was about to say something more to Lyndon, but Lyndon stopped him.

Then Linden said, "Don't worry, although I agreed, I still have conditions."

Upon hearing this, Hughes magnanimously replied, "Alright, go ahead and say it!"

Lyndon paused, then held up three fingers.