Chapter 52: He Yan disappears, Sister Jiang is questioned...

Jiang Mingyue retorted, "So what if it is? So what if it isn't?"

He Yan's eyes lit up; this was exactly the style!

The tone of her voice was exactly the same as the girl's when she spoke at the ghost market that night.

Why do they look different? Perhaps they're deliberately pretending.

Faced with Jiang Mingyue's aggressive questioning, He Yan scratched his head and said, "Nothing much, I just wanted to make friends with you. You didn't tell me your real name that night, but now I know."

Jiang Mingyue said "Oh," and added, "I said we would meet again."

He Yan was speechless. He wasn't a fortune teller; how could he know they would meet again?

Of all the girls he's met, almost none are like Jiang Mingyue. You have absolutely no idea what she's thinking or what she'll say next. She doesn't follow any rules, and her thoughts are extremely difficult to guess.

Having finally met again, He Yan cherished this opportunity.

"Then write down my phone number and add me on WeChat later."

"Did you need something from me?"

"Can't I chat with you for no reason? Don't get me wrong, I just want to make friends with you, I don't have any other ulterior motives."

"By the way, I didn't know you were such a good archer. Did you learn it when you were little?"

The little fool talks too much. Jiang Mingyue didn't want to pay attention to him. Many people around them were watching them.

"Go ahead and get busy, don't keep following me."

Seeing that she was about to leave, He Yan hurriedly chased after her, saying, "I'm done with my work, there's nothing else to do."

Jiang Mingyue raised an eyebrow. "Isn't there a ranking match this Friday? Aren't you going to be a judge?"

He Yan confessed honestly, "The production team only signed me for half a day today."

Under He Yan's persistent pestering, Jiang Mingyue memorized his phone number. It was easy to remember, ending in four nines.

"Okay, I'll add you when I get my phone tonight."

He Yanxue was smart this time. He took out his phone and opened the Green Bubble app. "Don't try to fool me with that. You'll forget tonight. Here's what we'll do: tell me your number first, and I'll add you. I'll send the add request, and you can just click to accept it when you get your phone tonight."

Jiang Mingyue was speechless. Why was this child so persistent?

Okay, considering he spent 1.5 million to buy the fox jade, she gave him her phone number.

"Remember, don't contact me after 10 p.m.

"no problem."

He Yan searched for Jiang Mingyue's phone number on Green Bubble and successfully found her account, which was named after her.

The profile picture was very ordinary, blue sky and white clouds; he thought it would be the moon.

He filled in the application notes, "Sister Mingyue, I am He Yan."

The interaction between Jiang Mingyue and He Yan did not escape the eyes of the production team and the viewers in the live broadcast room.

[Sister Jiang knows this judge?]

So what if we know each other? Sister Jiang's achievements speak for themselves. Even if the judges cheated, are we, the audience, fools?

That's not what I meant. I meant that the two of them must have had dealings before today.

[Since Sister Jiang is a celebrity, she knows many people, so it's normal that she has dealings with He Yan.]

Wei Lai and others also noticed the fleeting glimpse of the live stream footage.

Wei Lai: "Mingyue really knows He Yan. When exactly did this kid meet Mingyue?"

Qi Sheng: "I'm not worried about Mingyue. So far, no one has dared to bully her."

Ji Wenxuan: "What Brother Wei is worried about is that He Yan will abduct Mingyue. Those centuries-old families are known for their murky waters. Brother Wei is afraid that Mingyue will be bullied if she marries into one of them."

Wei Lai and the others were very clear about Jiang Mingyue's background. Her parents died early, and only her aunt treated her well in her hometown.

Marriage is about matching social status; it's not easy to get into a wealthy or prestigious family.

Meng Qinzhou: "The brothers are thinking too early. Netizens say that Sister Jiang is not love-obsessed, and besides, He Yan seems to be naive."

Wei Lai concluded: "To prevent problems before they arise, Brother Tang knows a lot of people, so I'll ask him to help me find out."

Inside the venue, Jiang Mingyue sent the clingy He Yan away and then wandered off to other groups.

He Yan had to leave after finishing his work.

He seemed easy to talk to, but the production team didn't dare to gossip about how he met Jiang Mingyue, after all, the youngest member of the He family was no ordinary person.

In the evening, the contestants returned to the power plant dormitory. Yu Liang picked up his phone, went out of the dormitory building, and went to an open area to make a phone call.

"Lily, you were looking for me?"

Tan Li's sweet voice came from the other end of the phone, "Brother Yu, congratulations on getting second place!"

Hearing Tan Li's sweet voice, Yu Liang felt a warm glow in his heart. "Thank you. I could have gotten first place."

Tan Li: "I didn't know Jiang Mingyue could shoot arrows. She couldn't lift anything on our shoulders or carry anything with her hands. It's quite a surprise."

Yu Liang: "I also find it strange. She performed very poorly during training yesterday."

Tan Li said coquettishly, "Brother Yu, can you do me a favor?"

Yu Liang's heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't care less about anything else. "Lily, just tell me. As long as I can help, I definitely will."

Tan Li is beautiful and has a great figure. Yu Liang had long wanted to win her over but couldn't find an excuse to get close to her. Unexpectedly, when he heard that he was participating in the All-Star Games, Tan Li took the initiative to add his contact information and showed concern for him every day.

Although Yu Liang had some idea of ​​Tan Li's purpose, he was still willing to cooperate. If he wanted Tan Li to do something, he had to get some reward.

At the same time, in the girls' dormitory where Group J was located, Jiang Mingyue was standing on the balcony answering a phone call from Mr. Liao of Xinghui Entertainment.

Liao Zhijie's words implied a welcome for her to re-sign, echoing Zhu Min's earlier statements. He promised her various benefits and even claimed he would change her agent, assigning her the company's top agent.

Jiang Mingyue didn't want to waste words with the other party and maintained her original statement when terminating the contract.

Seeing Jiang Mingyue's resolute attitude, Liao Zhijie was furious, but he couldn't vent his anger on her, as he was counting on her to finish the concert at the end of the month.

"Mingyue, think it over again. I won't disturb your rest any longer."

Fearing another rejection, Liao Zhijie hung up the phone.

Jiang Mingyue sneered. Xinghui Entertainment really knew how to scheme. If they bothered her again, she wouldn't mind retaliating with a little trick.

Just as Jiang Mingyue was about to go inside, she received another call from Don Juan.

She pressed the answer button. "Brother Tang, is there something you need?"

Don Juan was in his van, busy with a business engagement that evening. He managed to catch a glimpse of the live stream replay and saw messages from Wei Lai and others in the group chat.

"Mingyue, how did you and He Yan meet?"

Jiang Mingyue knew she couldn't hide it from them, so she smiled and asked, "Does Brother Tang know him too?"

Jiang Mingyue's words indirectly confirmed that she and He Yan really did know each other.

“I’ve met him at a dinner party, but I’ve never met him in person. I know his brother though.”

“Mingyue, listen carefully. He Yan’s background is quite complicated. I suggest you try to avoid dealing with him.”

Don Juan doesn't usually spread alarmist rumors, much less prevent Jiang Mingyue from associating with others. He must have his reasons for saying this.

"Brother Tang, what do you mean by that?"

Seeing that she had time to listen, Don Juan explained He Yan's situation in detail.

"The He family of Beijing started out in the antique trade a hundred years ago. Later, they switched to real estate and made money by taking advantage of the boom. They then invested in many physical industries, and their assets grew bigger and bigger. They are considered the richest family in Beijing in secret."

"But it's inevitable to offend people when doing business. He Yan is the son of the current head of the He family's third wife, and the most beloved grandson of the head of the He family."

"He's a good person. He hasn't interfered with the family business. He loves archery and has been participating in international competitions. But last year, I heard that someone threatened to kill him, so He Yan has a lot of bodyguards around him."

Buy He Yan's life?

Jiang Mingyue remembered clearly that He Yan had no bodyguards with him that night at the Ghost Market. Could it be that this guy sneaked out?

"Brother Tang, your news comes too late. I've already dealt with him."

Jiang Mingyue then recounted how she met He Yan at the ghost market.

Upon hearing this, Don Juan raised her hand and pinched the bridge of her nose. She would rather go to the ghost market to find bargains than ask them for money.

The little girl has a strong sense of self-esteem.

"Then it should be fine, you didn't cheat him out of money."

"Don't worry, Brother Tang. He Yan said he'll only be here for half a day today. Finding a bargain is a matter of luck, so I won't ask him for help next time."

Tang was about to say that he could contact him, but the words changed as he said them: "Okay, call me anytime if you need anything, I'm available anytime."

Around 10 p.m., Jiang Mingyue climbed into bed to sleep when she received a call from an unknown number. The caller ID showed a mobile number from Haicheng.

Jiang Mingyue didn't answer the calls from unknown numbers, but the person called three times in a row. When she still didn't answer, the person even sent her a message.

"Hello, Miss Jiang, I am He Yan's brother. He Yan has gone missing and I need to ask you for some advice."

He Yan has disappeared.

Jiang Mingyue sprang to her feet with a somersault, grabbed the handrail, and leaped down.

Wang Yumeng isn't in this dorm tonight; she has to go home for something urgent.

Jiang Mingyue called the other party back, and the call was answered immediately.

The man's voice was rather deep, and he sounded to be around thirty years old.

“Hello, Miss Jiang, I am Yan Qian. He Yan has called me brother since childhood. His older brother is my childhood friend and is currently abroad. He entrusted me to handle this matter. He was supposed to take a flight back to Beijing at noon, but he has disappeared, and the bodyguard responsible for protecting him has also gone missing.”

“We checked He Yan’s phone. He added you today and even met with you. I’d like to ask you some questions. Are you available to come downstairs now? I’m right at the entrance of the power plant dormitory building.”

Jiang Mingyue frowned; this person had actually blocked her way right downstairs at the dormitory building.

She quickly recalled what had happened that morning. At that time, she hadn't noticed that He Yan's appearance was different. This silly boy was born with a life of wealth and honor. If she looked at him for too long, she couldn't help but feel jealous.

Thinking back to Don Juan's friendly reminder that evening, it turns out that someone really wanted to kill He Yan.

However, Jiang Mingyue did not intend to get involved.

"Why should I go downstairs? I have nothing to do with him, I just said a few words to him, and since you can check the phone information, you can find that I don't know anything."

On the other end of the phone, Yan Qian was not surprised to be rejected. He spoke in an extremely calm tone, "I know that Miss Jiang has nothing to do with He Yan's disappearance. I really shouldn't have bothered you with this matter, but I still want to say that the Shang Dynasty fox Yu Li that you sold to He Yan has also disappeared."

Jiang Mingyue was furious. Which bastard had taken her fox-like jade pendant?!

She continued to dodge the question and probe, "You should know that the production team made us stay here together, so it's inconvenient for us to go out."

To her surprise, the other party was prepared. "Ms. Jiang, please rest assured, I have already communicated with the production team. They will not make things difficult for you. I will not take you anywhere. We will just talk downstairs for a while."

Clearly, the other party came prepared, effectively blocking Jiang Mingyue's excuse to refuse.

Whether he's a god or a ghost, she'll go and see for herself; she's not afraid of him!

"Okay, I'll be right down."

In December, the night was cold and windy. Jiang Mingyue dressed neatly and left the dormitory building.

A low-key yet luxurious black van was parked downstairs in the dormitory building, with two bodyguards standing on each side of the van.

The four bodyguards were clearly trained fighters; their eyes gleamed and their chest muscles bulged.

As soon as Jiang Mingyue appeared, the rear window of the van rolled down, revealing a face with sharp features and unparalleled handsomeness.

Not far apart, Jiang Mingyue and the man made eye contact.

This person has a handsome face, a domineering look in his eyes, an aura of authority, and comes from a wealthy family.

He is no less impressive than Renato, but Renato has the style of an old-fashioned gentleman, and he feels more like a talent carefully cultivated by a century-old Chinese family.

She is both graceful and unyielding, a very contradictory and unfathomable person.

While Yan Qian was being scrutinized by Jiang Mingyue, he was also observing her discreetly.

The girl was tall and slender with an exceptionally beautiful face. Her phoenix eyes held a natural scrutiny when she looked at people.

Before coming, he had investigated Jiang Mingyue and knew her background very well. He had also seen her performance before and after on the variety show "Adventure Journey".

The only certainty is that Jiang Mingyue was definitely not as she appeared on the live broadcast; she has definitely been hiding some of her true abilities.

Such a dramatic change in a person's character and abilities clearly indicates that they have received an unspeakable opportunity.

Yan Qian was not interested in prying into other people's privacy; he just wanted to find He Yan as soon as possible.

He opened the passenger door. "Ms. Jiang, please get in and let's talk."

Jiang Mingyue strolled over, bent down and sat in the back seat. The driver wasn't in the driver's seat, so the bodyguard standing outside must be doing multiple jobs.

She turned and looked directly at Yan Qian. "Speak, what do you want to ask?"

Yan Qian ignored her rudeness and handed He Yan's phone over. "He Yan's phone was left in the hotel room, and she also disappeared in the hotel. It's very strange. The hotel's surveillance cameras have all been erased. Hackers attacked the hotel's surveillance system."

"His last message was not sent. The recipient was you. Please take a look."

Jiang Mingyue took the phone and saw that there was indeed an unsent message in his contact list.

The conversation abruptly ended, as if it had been interrupted.

Jiang Mingyue returned the phone. "Since you already know about Fox Jade, you should also know that I've already settled the payment with him. Are you calling me at this hour to ask me for that money back?"

Yan Qian stared straight at her. "Miss Jiang, you've misunderstood. That deal was made by you and He Yan. I have no right to make decisions for him."

"I just want to know, besides you, who else had contact with him at the stadium this morning?"

Jiang Mingyue retorted without hesitation, "You should ask the production team directly, instead of asking me."

The girl's sarcastic tone did not provoke Yan Qian's anger. He remained calm and said, "I've also asked the people from the production team. I'd like to hear your side of the story again."

Tsk, this person is really difficult to deal with.

Jiang Mingyue thought back carefully for a moment, and then slowly said, "When the host, Teacher Yang, introduced him, I recognized him. To avoid being recognized by him, I wandered around the area. During that time, I didn't pay much attention to him. After the competition, he called me aside to talk, recognized me, and kept asking for my contact information."

“I asked him if he wanted to continue as a judge on Friday, and he said the production team only signed him for half a day today.”

"He left around 11 a.m. He said goodbye to me before he left, and the program director accompanied him out. That was the end of it."

Jiang Mingyue's account basically matches the director team's account.

Yan Qian pondered for a few seconds, then handed Jiang Mingyue a long box. "Thank you for your cooperation, Miss Jiang. I apologize for disturbing you tonight. This is my apology."

Jiang Mingyue glanced at the rosewood box beside her and thought to herself how generous the rich were.

Regardless of what happened, Jiang Mingyue was very unhappy to be questioned by a stranger.

She said irritably, "No need for apologies, just don't come looking for me again."

However, to be fair, He Yan is a bit of a nag, but he doesn't mean any harm. Jiang Mingyue doesn't want anything to really happen to He Yan.

She wanted to say a few words, but she was afraid of arousing the man's suspicion; he was clearly unfathomable.

She remembered Don Juan's advice; although she wasn't afraid of people, she didn't want to provoke the wealthy people in Beijing.

trouble.

Yan Qian was adept at reading people's expressions and noticed that Jiang Mingyue seemed hesitant to speak, but the next second she decisively pushed open the car door and got out.

He spoke up promptly, "Miss Jiang, if you have any clues, please be sure to let me know, and I will reward you handsomely."

Jiang Mingyue ignored him and hurried back to her dormitory building.

Once she disappeared from sight, the bodyguards returned to their car. The lead bodyguard asked, "Boss, should we have someone follow Miss Jiang?"

"No need, this has nothing to do with her, let's go."

After the van drove away, Jiang Mingyue came out of the dormitory building. She had just touched He Yan's phone and, by sensing his breath, confirmed that he was not in immediate danger, but would only suffer some physical pain.

She chose to remain silent because she didn't want to deal with a tiger.

Yan Qian is not that naive boy He Yan; he's not easily fooled.

At 5:30 a.m., before dawn, Jiang Mingyue went downstairs for a run.

She had just left the dormitory building when she ran into Yan Qian again; the man was still sitting in the same black van he had driven the night before.

When Yan Qian saw her appear, he got out of the car this time and took a few steps closer. "Miss Jiang, may I have a word with you in private?"

The ghost lingers.

Jiang Mingyue turned and walked over. As she passed the door, the staff member on night duty gave her a helpless smile.

“Teacher Jiang, President Yan has been waiting here since four o’clock. He told us not to wake you up.”

Jiang Mingyue frowned. This person had figured out her lifestyle habits. It was terrifying.

She walked through the door and stopped in front of him. "It's not impossible for me to ask you to find someone, but you have to promise me one thing."

Author's Note: One of the male lead candidates has appeared [doge head with rose in hand] Come on, leave a comment if you support Renato, the Movie Emperor, or Yan Qian~