Chapter 351, anyway, there is no (third watch)

Looking down at the garden below, Ji Mingqian’s mind suddenly flashed with that delicate and refined face.

Wondering if his fever had subsided yet.

Ji Mingqian raised his hand to smack his head, feeling somewhat annoyed.

Ji Mingqian, why do you still care about him, he doesn’t even consider you a friend, and yet you’re still concerned. What’s the point?

At that moment, the phone lying on the table buzzed with vibrations.

Ji Mingqian turned around and walked back, picking up the phone and putting it to his ear.

"Ajiu."

"Surprise, surprise, you’re answering your phone so quickly, I thought I had disturbed your beautiful dream," Ye Jiuliang teased.

Ji Mingqian leaned back, sitting on the desk, "Dream my ass, I didn’t even sleep last night."

"Were you out chasing girls?"

"Get lost. I’m talking business here. I looked into that mansion, the owner’s last name is Anderson, and the whole family disappeared overnight without a trace. It’s been so long, there are no records left."

Upon hearing this, Ye Jiuliang frowned, thought for a moment, and then said, "Do you think this has nothing to do with the man in black?"

"I’m pondering the same question. Do you think they randomly picked a place to lead us there, or does that place have something to do with the man in black’s mastermind?" Ji Mingqian’s tone became serious as they discussed the matter.

Having an enemy in the shadows is not a good thing, especially one so formidable.

Ye Jiuliang spoke thoughtfully, "Since that family lived there, they must have left some clues behind. Moreover, we could try to find someone who knew the family."

Ji Mingqian hummed in agreement, "That’s what I was thinking too. I will take care of this myself and update you if there is any news."

"Wait, there’s one more thing I need to ask you about." Ye Jiuliang hurriedly spoke before he could hang up the phone.

"Did you tease Asheng about something before?"

This guy always took his jokes too far, with a venomous tongue that made people want to hit him.

"What do you mean?" Ji Mingqian furrowed his brows, a hint of confusion in his eyes.

"He crashed his motorcycle," Ye Jiuliang said.

Ji Mingqian paused, blinking.

Jiang Yisheng, that guy, had a motorcycle accident.

"What does that have to do with me..."

Just as he began to speak, his words stalled in his throat, and Ji Mingqian’s vision momentarily blurred as his thoughts drifted back to the days he lived in Mo Garden.

Once, he had jokingly said to him, "Jiang Yisheng, you are so uncoordinated, you might even fall off a motorcycle and eat shit."

Now that Jiang Yisheng had really had an accident, did it seem like his harsh words had come true?

"For real?"

"No shit. Why don’t you come and see for yourself? He’s all banged up," Ye Jiuliang immediately sensed something fishy when she heard his insecure tone.

"What did you say to him this time?"

Ji Mingqian touched his nose, feeling a bit guilty.

"Nothing."

Ye Jiuliang rolled her eyes, "Cut the crap, Ji Mingqian. No one else might know you, but I do. You definitely gave him a hard time."

"Anyway, I didn’t." Ji Mingqian stubbornly denied, changing the subject, "How is he doing now?"

"He’s awake, but he’s going to have to stay in bed for several days because of his injuries," Ye Jiuliang said.

Hearing this, Ji Mingqian’s eyebrows knitted together. Was it that serious?

Ye Jiuliang’s voice came through again, "Ji Mingqian, always causing trouble. Won’t you go and visit him?"

"I’ve got things to attend to." Ji Mingqian still remembered what Jiang Yisheng had said at Mo Garden and stubbornly replied.

"I won’t go, lest you say I’m there to cause more trouble."

After hanging up the phone, Ji Mingqian tossed it onto the table and walked towards the bathroom.

On the other side.

Ye Jiuliang’s lips quivered slightly after Ji Mingqian had hung up on her.

That damned guy, daring to hang up on her call—he had better not let her catch him.

**

For two consecutive days, the castle was filled with the scent of boiling medicine.

Jiang Yisheng drank those medicines until his face turned bitter, and every time he saw a servant carrying a bowl in, if it weren’t for his sprained leg, he would have thought about running away.

The rumors in the capital were getting fiercer, and Li Mochan and Ye Jiuliang were also preparing to return.

Before they left, Jiang’s grandmother kept holding onto Ye Jiuliang, reluctant to let her go.

"Xiaojiu, we really owe you a lot this time."

"Yes, Xiaojiu, without you, Asheng wouldn’t have recovered so quickly," Veya said with a smile.

Ye Jiuliang smiled without saying a word.

"It’s about time to leave," Li Mochan walked in from outside, seeing the old lady still clinging to the little wolf cub, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.

Madam Jiang glared at him, "What’s the rush? All you know is to hurry.

Li Mochan, "..."

Ye Jiuliang couldn’t help but chuckle, "Grandma, we’re taking off now. We’ll come see you next time. If you have time, come stay at Mo Garden. I’ll take you out to have fun."

Madam Jiang immediately beamed with joy, "Good, Xiaojiu always knows how to sweet-talk."

"Grandma, there’s no need to see us off, we’re leaving now," Ye Jiuliang hastened when she saw the old lady and the others getting up to follow.

Madam Jiang nodded, and walked up to Li Mochan with short steps, pulling him aside.

Everyone watched, completely baffled.

Madam Jiang tilted her neck up, and it quickly grew sore.

"You little rascal, lower your head," she slapped his arm.

Li Mochan, with no choice, lowered his head in cooperation, and Madam Jiang whispered to him, "Hurry up and get married to Xiaojiu. Next time you come back, make an effort to bring me a little treasure."

Li Mochan thought she was going to say something else, but it turned out to be this matter again.

"Did you hear me?" Madam Jiang urged.

Li Mochan reluctantly nodded, going along with her wishes, "Got it."

Finally, Madam Jiang seemed somewhat satisfied.

"Alright, go on. Remember to come back when you can."

Li Mochan picked up Ye Jiuliang’s backpack, and the two of them walked quickly, soon disappearing from the gate.

**

The night was deep, and at the end of autumn, the capital grew even colder, almost feeling like the start of winter.

Having slept the whole way, Ye Jiuliang was somewhat dazed when she got off the plane.

With Li Mochan by her side, she let herself remain in a blur.

"Are you cold?" Li Mochan asked, one hand holding the backpack and the other wrapped around Ye Jiuliang’s waist.

The cold wind blew over, and Ye Jiuliang, wearing only a thin hoodie, couldn’t help but shiver, "It’s okay."

Li Mochan looked down at her face, which had turned slightly red from the cold, and chuckled softly.

He stopped her and took off his coat, then draped it over her, "Put it on."

"What about you?" Ye Jiuliang glanced at his thin wool sweater, frowning.

Li Mochan started to help her put it on, "I’m not cold. Just put it on quickly."

Before Ye Jiuliang could react, he was already threading her arms through the coat sleeves.

The oversized men’s coat turned into a loose fit on her.

As soon as they stepped out of the airport, Wei Bei was already waiting outside.

"Master," Wei Bei greeted them, opening the car door, "Madam."

Ye Jiuliang, with a smile, nodded and got into the car, followed closely by Li Mochan.

Wei Bei closed the car door and settled into the driver’s seat.

Wei Bei had also been busy to the point of distraction recently. Throughout the drive, he didn’t stop talking, "Master, I’ve sent the documents to Mo Garden. The Li Group’s acquisition case has been set. Once you review it and there are no issues, it can be finalized."