"Aaaaaaah!!"

Jiang's parents and Jiang Beishu suddenly hugged each other, screaming in terror, "A ghost! A ...

Jiang's father, trembling, pointed at the coffin lid that had fallen to the ground, hugged Jiang's mother tightly, and tried to calm himself down. He asked Jiang Beishu in a shaky voice, "What...what happened?!"

How could the coffin lid have suddenly been lifted?!

Jiang Beishu was on the verge of tears: "I've already told you, there's a ghost in the house, but you still wouldn't believe me!"

"This...this ghost was summoned back by Grandpa!"

Without pausing for a moment, he rattled off the story of how his grandfather had helped him borrow lifespan from a ghost when he was ten years old, to Jiang's parents.

Jiang Beishu sighed heavily: "Now that the agreed time has arrived, we haven't fulfilled our promise, and the ghost that lent me my lifespan has come knocking on our door."

After hearing what he said, Jiang's father and mother felt a chill in the air, and the temperature seemed to drop considerably.

Jiang's mother couldn't help but shudder, recalling the two phone calls he had made earlier that day, and suddenly realized: "That's why you called today to ask me those strange questions."

Jiang Beishu nodded emphatically, then strode over to his father, who was still in a daze. He grabbed his father's shoulders and shook him vigorously: "Dad! Stop spacing out! Think! Think hard, where did Grandpa put all his important belongings before he died!"

"If you don't fulfill the promise, then I, your dear son, will be dead!!"

Jiang's father was being shaken so badly his brains felt like they were about to spill out: "Stop shaking me! Stop shaking me! I put it all in the safe!"

"Then what are we waiting for! Son, come on! Mom will go with you to look in the safe!" Jiang's mother boldly grabbed Jiang Beishu's hand, carefully led him around the coffin lid on the ground, and quickly ran upstairs.

Jiang's father, who was left behind: "???"

He stared at the dark coffin, as if a pale, bluish hand would reach out and grab his neck at any moment. He shuddered and hurriedly chased after it, shouting, "You and your child, wait for me!!"

After the three members of the Jiang family ran away, the coffin lid that had fallen to the ground moved, slowly floated up, and closed the coffin lid again...

-

The next day.

Because she was going back to Batang Village, the place where she grew up, Nan Yuanman got a little excited while chatting with Grandpa Nan that night and stayed up a little late.

The little girl, who usually goes to bed early and gets up early, slept in for the first time.

When Feng Congqian woke up, he didn't see the little girl get up. Somewhat worried, he opened the door to the side bedroom and immediately saw the little girl covered with a thin blanket, her little bottom sticking up, her face flushed from sleep.

Feng Congqian tiptoed forward, touched her neck to check her temperature, and after confirming that it was normal, he gently called to her, "Yuanman, get up, we're going to Batang Village today."

Nan Yuanman felt like there were many little bees buzzing around her ears. She pouted unhappily, raised her chubby little hand and slapped the bees, mumbling, "Stop bothering me, let me sleep for ten more minutes, just ten more minutes..."

Feng Congqian, whose face was suddenly covered in a chubby little hand: "..."

Helpless, he took Nan Yuanman's hand in his and relentlessly harassed her.

It's already 9 a.m. If we leave any later, we won't be able to go and return on the same day.

Annoyed by him to no end, Nan Yuanman sat up groggily. Her body was awake, but her soul was still not awake. She sat on the bed in a daze.

Feng Congqian took her clothes and awkwardly helped her put them on, then carried her to the bathroom to wash up.

When a warm towel was placed on her face, Nan Yuanman, who had been in a trance, gradually came back to her senses.

She took the towel and rubbed it all over Baozi's face with unusual abandon before handing it back to Feng Congqian.

After washing up, the two ate a meal. Nan Yuanman, carrying her ever-present small handbag, skipped and hopped downstairs with Feng Congqian, setting off for Batang Village.

Jiang Tianzong had his men keep a close watch on Feng Congqian and Nan Yuanman's whereabouts, so he received the news when the two left Wanhe Hospital.

Jiang Tianzong breathed a sigh of relief when he confirmed that Feng Congqian and Nan Yuanman were only leaving temporarily and would return that evening.

As long as he doesn't go straight back to the capital, he still has a chance to get close to Nanmanyuan.

He pondered for a moment, then instructed his assistant: "Call the Fifth Young Master and tell him that he must come to Wanhe Hospital tonight to prepare for the Feng family's press conference in two days."

Assistant: "Yes."

Jiang Tianzong's gaze fell on the small, blood-red box that he had casually placed on the bedside table, mixed in with the gifts. It looked inconspicuous, and his eyes were gloomy with a hint of ambition.

He didn't know when Feng Congqian would bring Nan Yuanman back to the capital, but he knew that once Nan Yuanman went to the capital with Feng Congqian, it would be difficult for him to make a move on her.

Yesterday, having Ge Peiyao take Jiang Xinxin to apologize was just a test. Nan Yuanman's willingness to accept the cookies "made" by Jiang Xinxin can be seen as a signal of goodwill she was sending to the Jiang family.

This also means that as long as they continue to send food to Nan Yuanman, she will still accept it.

If she accepts it, it means she will eat it; after all, children can't resist delicious food.

So he has one more chance, and only one chance...

Jiang Lixuan is one of Nan Yuanman's closer relatives in the Jiang family. If he personally delivers the food to Nan Yuanman, she will definitely eat it. At that time...

His Jiang family will have the opportunity to receive the blessings of the Southern Perfection and soar to the heavens!

By then, what will the Feng family be? The Jiang family will be the only truly powerful family!

This wonderful vision brought a smile to Jiang Tianzong's face. He couldn't help but feel smug. He picked up his phone and "discreetly" spread the word that the Feng family was going to hold a press conference and that the Jiang family had been specially invited...

Ge Peiyao couldn't resist either. As soon as she woke up in the morning, she couldn't wait to hold a tea party and reveal the matter to the wealthy ladies in S City. When she received envious or flattering glances from the ladies, she finally felt a great sense of relief.

She still remembered that the last family reunion banquet caused a huge scandal for the Jiang family. These snobs had been gossiping about the Jiang family behind their backs for a while, and even the family business had suffered considerable setbacks as a result.

Now, the Feng family has specially invited the Jiang family to participate in the press conference as a gesture of goodwill towards the Jiang family, which has allowed Ge Peiyao to steal the spotlight.

Now she'd like to see who dares to speak ill of the Jiang family! She'd love to see them make a fool of themselves!

Thanks to their boasting, the people of S City soon learned that the Feng family was about to hold a press conference in S City!

This resulted in Feng Zining's private and public phones being bombarded with calls as soon as he woke up.

Feng Zining: "..."

What earth-shattering, awe-inspiring thing has his incredible father done out there this time?!

All the hustle and bustle of S City had nothing to do with Nan Yuanman and Feng Congqian; they had already returned to Batang Village.

Batang Village remains much the same as it was before Nan Yuanman left; the scenery is still beautiful with clear waters and lush mountains, the village is still peaceful, and the roads are still muddy.

From afar, Nan Yuanman could still hear Aunt Zheng's loud and forceful cursing, as well as Uncle Zheng's pleas for mercy.

When Nan Yuanman returned to Batang Village, he was as happy as a fish in water, hopping and skipping all the way. He would smell the flowers here from time to time, or pluck a foxtail grass and put it in his mouth, humming a tuneless little tune.

Those around her are easily infected by her cheerful mood.

"We're here!" Nan Yuanman's eyes lit up when she saw the familiar dilapidated little courtyard. She ran over with her short legs, took out her key, and opened the rickety wooden door.

Feng Congqian looked at the dilapidated little courtyard in front of him and felt a sudden pang of pain in his heart. Although he had long been mentally prepared for the environment in which Nan Yuanman grew up, he was not as calm as he appeared when he actually saw it.

The house in front of us is a brick and tile house that looks quite old. The yard is large and dilapidated, with wood chips scattered on the ground and an unfinished coffin that Old Master Nan had not finished making in the corner.

Feng Congqian knew that Old Master Nan had done his best to give Nan Yuanman a good life, but...

Feng Congqian felt a lump in his throat. He closed his eyes. It was his fault. He hadn't known about Yuanman's existence in time, causing her to suffer for so many years.

Nan Yuanman didn't notice Feng Congqian's turbulent emotions. She put her hands on her hips, looked at the familiar surroundings, and completely relaxed.

Grandpa was right. There's no place like home.

Once she cures her grandfather, she must return here with him to live! And continue running their family's coffin shop!

Nan Yuanman thought happily, then turned to Feng Congqian and said, "You wait here, don't wander off. I'm going in to collect the coffin that Grandpa made."

Feng Congqian subconsciously asked, "Do you need my help?"

"No need, I have Xiao Hong." Nan Yuanman waved her hand, turned around and ran to the backyard.

There's a warehouse in the backyard where Grandpa put all the coffins he made; she's going to collect them all!

Feng Congqian didn't dare follow without permission, and just stood there in the courtyard waiting. A minute later, Yuanman still hadn't come out, when a woman's voice came from behind him: "Who are you?! What are you trying to do by barging into someone else's yard?!"