Chapter 616: Chapter 614: Wrapping Up
After walking more than ten meters, Lin Wanwan applied a little force, and Lu Shouyue finally let go of Lin Wanwanâs hand as if he had just noticed.
"Were you scared?"
"No."
Lin Wanwan shook her head, reached out to smooth the hair on her forehead, and said, "I didnât expect someone to keep such fierce pit bulls nearby; itâs surprising that the Ancient City doesnât ban aggressive dogs."
In Yongcheng City, not to mention pit bulls, even intelligent German Shepherds are not allowed in the city, only in suburban areas.
Lu Shouyue said, "They are definitely banned; she just didnât comply. And these two dogs seem trained for competitions; donât worry, pulling out the radish brings out the mud, that woman wonât have a good end."
"Dog fighting? Does Huaxia allow dog fighting?" Lin Wanwan was a bit surprised.
Lu Shouyue couldnât help but laugh: "Wanwan, I wish everyone adhered to the rules as you do."
Lin Wanwan realized she had asked a silly question, her face blushing slightly, and she chuckled dryly: "These people are quite bold."
Once in the car, with the bodyguard driving, the two sat in the backseat.
When Lu Shouyue didnât speak, his expression appeared somewhat stern.
He didnât believe in coincidences; there were very few coincidences in his world.
Leaving the house and encountering a woman with two pit bull dogs that suddenly attacked seemed unlikely to be a mere accident.
He didnât want to alarm Lin Wanwan, so he avoided the details, but in his mind, heâd already started pondering how to investigate and handle this matter.
Seated in the car, Lin Wanwan finally had time to check her phone messages.
The past couple of days, in the modern era, sheâd been preoccupied with scaring Princess Consort Yang and hadnât focused on anything else.
Seeing the numerous unread messages on her phone, indeed, Lu Shouyue had messaged her via WeChat last night.
His mother, Ye Yinyin, had also messaged her, asking if she liked the bag she picked for her; the bag was quite popular, supposedly favored by young girls.
Lin Wanwan replied: I really like it, thank you, Auntie.
Sheâd planned to reciprocate by gifting Ye Yinyin a bracelet crafted by a Great Tang Imperial Goldsmith.
Recently, acquiring famous paintings and calligraphy in Changâan had been difficult; sheâd only managed to collect one piece by the great Ouyang Xun, but sheâd ordered numerous ornaments and jewelry.
There were many Imperial Goldsmiths in Changâan City, and besides their regular service terms, to make a living, they accepted work outside the palace as well.
Finding outstanding craftsmen to customize a product wasnât difficult; it simply required money.
In the modern era, Lin Wanwanâs money was challenging to liquidate, but it was different in the Great Tang; she wasnât short on money, wealthy enough to rival a nation.
Firstly, the financial oversight in Great Tang couldnât compare to the modern big data era; secondly, the Soap and Music Workshop she co-managed with Princess Changle generated impressive daily revenue, easily laundering Lin Wanwanâs additional funds.
After all, the pepper and pearl glass hardly cost her anything, and funneling them into the workshopâs cash flow, and distributing some profit to Li Changle was like paying taxes in the Great Tang, without any worry.
Her immense wealth allowed her to sweep through treasures without attracting attention.
In Changâan, during the prosperous Zhen Guan era, the noblewomen customized countless treasures daily. With the palace nobility and their related aristocrats being so numerous, no one would particularly notice the actions of Lin Wanwan, a Secondary Fifth Rank Village Lady.
Besides rare treasures, Lin Wanwan also procured numerous medicinal herbs in Changâan City, preparing to open a pharmacy in the future.
In Great Tang, it was common for nobles to stockpile medicinal herbs, so Lin Wanwanâs actions werenât conspicuous.
Compared to established families with their high-end distribution channels, an outsider tycoon like Lin Wanwan sweeping the market wouldnât be surprising.
Shortly after her WeChat message, Ye Yinyin likely had her phone handy and responded promptly: glad you like it *^o^*
This Auntie Ye sure has a youthful mindset, even understanding emoticons!
Lin Wanwan couldnât help but smile; itâs no wonder she looked so young, with a good attitude and a sparkle in her eyes, she radiated health from the inside out.
She didnât seem old, and it wasnât just due to beauty maintenance.
Thinking of this, Lin Wanwan glanced sideways, her peripheral vision catching a glimpse of Lu Shouyue, who inherited quite a bit of his motherâs good looks.
Retracting her gaze, she continued to view the messages on her phone.
The company group was lively, with the vice president emailing her, saying there was an embroidery exhibition in Gusu, and the company had been invited to participate with products.
Since most of these were artworks purchased by Lin Wanwan, he asked if she could contact the embroidery master behind them.
Lin Wanwan couldnât possibly divulge the embroidery masterâs contact information; these individuals were in the Great Tang; how could she explain?
Last time, Li Shimin had gifted her slaves, two of them hailing from the Imperial Embroideress background, exceptionally skilled, and Lin Wanwan couriered their works back to Yongcheng, the companyâs vice president decided to include them in the exhibition.
Besides work-related matters, there were trivial issues she hadnât promptly responded to earlier; now she wasnât in a rush.
Her middle school group became lively again due to a recent donation to teacher Chen, now discussing a reunion.
Checking the timing, it was right before Gu Jingyuâs due date in May. After contemplating for a while, she decided to attend if she had the time and paid a thousand for the event fee to the organizer.
After handling all messages, they arrived at the hotel. Lin Wanwan put away her phone and followed Lu Shouyue out of the car.
After a delightful meal, Lin Wanwan parted ways with Lu Shouyue, using the excuse of heading to a foreign hospital with a master, she called her own car instead of accepting the hotel transportation Lu Shouyue provided.
This time she was up to some covert operations, avoiding familiar faces, and preferably dealing with strangers!
The things Lin Wanwan was doing were akin to the activities of a fugitive, needing to avoid attention, and requiring the most essential thing: money.
With enough money, everything became easier.
After forty minutes of driving, she was beyond fifty kilometers from the small courtyard where she opened the Space-Time Gate; concerning the Great Tang, this allowed her to update the gateâs coordinates.
Lin Wanwan paid the fare and headed straight to the pre-booked party villa, then ordered a courier service to buy a high-end mountain bike and a black raincoat.
With money, everything was simplified; the mountain bike arrived at the villa quickly.
Lin Wanwan securely closed the villa door, entered the storeroom, ensured safety, and opened the Space-Time Gate to reach the Great Tang.
In Great Tang, the Space-Time Gate had indeed moved from the Imperial Palace to a remote wilderness.
It was late, quiet, and sparsely populated in Great Tang, with a chilling breeze adding an eerie ambiance.
A remote wilderness was perfect, avoiding notice! Lin Wanwan wasnât fazed by the eeriness, only uncertain which direction led to Changâan City.
Fortunately, Lin Wanwan had the foresight to buy a compass from an outdoor equipment store and researched the maps around Changâan City during the Zhen Guan era, printing them out.
Though the accuracy couldnât be guaranteed, the general direction wouldnât be off.
After determining the direction, Lin Wanwan packed away the compass, retrieved the black raincoat, and covered herself and the bike, wearing a hat equipped with a flashlight.
She needed to hurry on the road, aiming to reach Tonghua Gate in Changâan City before dawn to meet Kun Lun in the morning.
Earlier, sheâd instructed Kun Lun, waiting outside the Imperial Palace for her, to travel to the residence of elder Sun in Changâan City at the right time. Then, A Jing would directly carry the note given to her, leading the group of servants back to the manor.
Her decision to involve Kun Lun and A Jing this time was due to their loyalty and the fact that A Jing was a mute who couldnât read.