These past few days have been filled with irregular sleep patterns, and Jiang Qiao really misses home and the people around her.

I wonder if Ning Hao is with the old man right now?

What I'm most worried about is my family. I wonder if my grandfather will be worried. I don't want this to upset the old folks. What should I do?

She had no other choice; otherwise, wouldn't she have let her family know?

Before the Lunar New Year, Jiang Qiao didn't have many feelings in her heart. She felt that she hadn't recovered from the shock, or perhaps she was still occasionally encountering cars or people on the road, whether it was day or night.

Things are different now. It's Chinese New Year, and she's all alone in her online space. She went out late at night, in the middle of nowhere, and honestly, she didn't run into anyone.

Although the person in front of her was an enemy, at least he was still breathing. With him around, she didn't feel like she was all alone in the world.

At this moment, Jiang Qiao was in the mood to give herself a break.

While grilling meat, people sip hot tea, the aroma filling the air and creating a joyful atmosphere.

Jian Ling came looking for Jiang Qiao right after he finished grilling the meat. She didn't even need to look; she just saw where there was smoke and fire, and that was where Jiang Qiao was. It wasn't far from the roadside at all.

"My goodness, this place is really far away. Luckily, I'm nearby. Where is he? Let me see—"

Jiang Qiao pointed to the tree next to them and said, "Tie him up there. Eat something first. Don't rush the interrogation, or he'll be burnt. Tell me, what happened to you? Why didn't you spend the New Year in the city with your family? Why did you end up here?"

Jian Ling wasn't in a hurry to answer Jiang Qiao's question. Seeing the things roasting over the fire and the medicinal tea Jiang Qiao was drinking, she couldn't help but sigh.

“I was worried before that you might do something rash and hurt yourself, but now I can rest assured.”

That's how it should be. We should eat when we're hungry. There's still one person in our stomach. This matter won't be resolved in a short time.

Even though we've all arrived at the same time, we can't neglect ourselves and the baby in our bellies.

Come on, let me eat the meat first, and we can chat while we eat—

Jian Ling took the chicken leg that Jiang Qiao handed her, took a bite, and exclaimed repeatedly, "This meat is so delicious when eaten like this! Let me tell you, Cao Mingyuan and Zhang Dalei are in the hospital. Old Liu told me this, so I secretly went to see them. Now, I've been entrusted by Cao Mingyuan to deliver a message to their family."

These two guys are perfectly fine, eating and drinking normally. They told me that Song Shutian is very worried about your current situation, but I can't tell them that you're still alive and well.

I told them, "You haven't contacted us, and I don't know where you are right now."

Jiang Qiao poured Jian Ling a teacup of water. "What's the situation with them? Is the investigation over?"

Jian Ling shook her head. "What do you mean 'end'? Even in the hospital, there are people watching. I just don't understand what they're trying to do. What's the big deal? If they're going to investigate, they should investigate Jiang Jinyu. After all, he's the big boss. If anything happens, they should report to Jiang Jinyu."

Besides, if they have no problems, then Jiang Jinyu shouldn't have any problems either. There's nothing to doubt about that.

Those who are pulling the strings behind the scenes, if the investigation shows it's a frame-up, then arrest them! Let's see if they dare to make false accusations again!

Jiang Qiao smiled and said, "Aunt Jian, things aren't as simple as we think. If everyone thought like you, none of this would have happened. So, please calm down and we need to investigate step by step."

I think Song Shutian and his men should be aware of what's going on above."

Jian Ling sighed, "There are too many twists and turns. This kind of thing really doesn't suit me. I still prefer the straightforward approach."

Actually, I have another idea, Jiang Qiao. Why don't you go find those high-ranking leaders? Didn't you meet with them before?

Jiang Qiao shook her head. "Aunt Jian, they are so busy, with so many things to do. Even if I find them, the evidence is not in my favor. All they can do is have their subordinates investigate."

Whether we go or not, it doesn't make much difference; time will tell.

Besides, if I show myself, that cobra will be even more cautious. This is an opportunity. I'll stay in the shadows while he has to come out into the open. For the sake of peace of mind in the future, I'll just have to be patient for now. I have witnesses on my side, what do I have to be afraid of? Oh, and I also found the owner of the box..."

After listening to Jiang Qiao's story, Jian Ling couldn't help but sigh, "You know, even God helps kind people. This escape isn't such a bad thing. Look, you've even found all the witnesses. Should I contact that person again?"

Jiang Qiao shook her head. "You just need to know who it is and where it is. There's no rush. We can provide it if needed."

Do these people know Jiang Jinyu's current situation?

Jian Ling shook her head. "We haven't even seen them, how would we know? You really think they're going back to enjoy their retirement? Oh dear, you don't know how much Cao Mingyuan complains, it's almost like he's in jail."

Are you planning to go or not?

Jiang Qiao poured hot water and continued drinking. "I'll go, of course I'll go. But I won't be with you guys. I guess Cobra has gone there too. Look at this, it's the telegram that person received. I don't know what he sent out. You'll interrogate him in a bit. You'll have to deal with this person. I can't face him directly."

Jian Ling wiped her hands, took the telegram and codebook from Jiang Qiao, glanced at the contents, and her expression froze. "What does this mean? Are they going to take action next?"

Jiang Qiao shrugged and shook her head. "I don't know either. So, when you go there this time, you'll have to ask Aunt Dong for information. After all, we're the ones running around down here. It used to be Jiang Jinyu and Song Shutian who handled things up there."

Perhaps there are some things that Song Shutian and the others don't know either.

"They don't know? How could that be? They make their living this way!"

It's no wonder Jian Ling was puzzled. In her eyes, although Song Shutian was a section chief, there were different kinds of section chiefs. The section chiefs below him were not at the same level as Song Shutian.

Jiang Qiao gave a wry smile. "Do you think they know everything? They're not omniscient. Even if they know something, someone has to inform them, right?"

"Notification? Who notified us?"

It's no wonder Jian Ling doesn't know this; back then, she was only interested in fighting and killing, so how could she know so much?

Jiang Qiao wrote a few words in the snow, and Jian Ling's eyes widened. "Impossible, right? This is completely unfounded, how could they know in advance?"