The days seem to be shortened quietly by an invisible hand this season, and night falls early. By the time Xia Wan finally finished tidying up and everyone went to rest, the clock had just struck seven.
Xia Wan dragged her slightly tired body back to her room, lay down gently, and tried to relax for a moment.
However, she couldn't calm her mind; the image of the seemingly inhabited cave kept replaying in her thoughts.
After a while, and after confirming that there was no more noise outside and that even the lights in her father's room were off, Xia Wan carefully got up again and tiptoed towards the back mountain.
As she walked, Xia Wan couldn't help but wonder, "I wonder if Tian Hui and the others have made all the preparations in just one afternoon?"
Just as they were about to reach the back of the mountain, Xia Wan suddenly caught sight of a figure not far away. Upon closer inspection, she was greatly surprised—it was Wu Sangui!
Wu Sangui was seen slowly climbing the mountain from another direction, looking rather furtive.
Xia Wan was startled and quickly hid behind a thick tree, holding her breath and watching Wu Sangui's every move. Seeing Wu Sangui's furtive manner, Xia Wan became increasingly suspicious of him.
In an instant, the cave that seemed to be inhabited reappeared in Xia Wan's mind.
Could it be that Wu Sangui has some connection with that mysterious cave? With this in mind, Xia Wan decided to secretly follow Wu Sangui to find out.
In the past, Xia Wan might have chosen to avoid such a situation to avoid getting into unnecessary trouble.
But things were different now; this was a matter of great importance, and she had to find out exactly what Wu Sangui was up to. So, she took a deep breath and tiptoed after Wu Sangui.
However, while hunting wild boars today, after some attempts, she was pleasantly surprised to find that her strength was much greater than she had imagined!
With a little more caution, there shouldn't be any mistakes. And don't forget, she has a cheat-like ability!
When Wu Sangui led the way, he looked as if he knew the way up the mountain by heart.
Xia Wan followed closely behind, and suddenly she saw a winding path. Compared to the road she had traveled that day, this path was obviously much smoother and easier.
As they continued along the road, Xia Wan's sense of déjà vu grew stronger.
Sure enough, not long afterward, she could clearly see the entrance to the small cave where she had hidden the wild boar.
Only then did she realize that this was the other end of the path he had taken to climb the mountain!
Fortunately, Wu Sangui did not seem to be too wary, so Xia Wan could not discern anything unusual about the cave entrance from his expression and behavior.
And so she continued to obediently follow behind Wu Sangui, and unsurprisingly arrived at the cave where people had lived that she had discovered during the day.
At this moment, there were already figures moving inside the cave. Xia Wan nimbly leaped onto a large tree and looked down into the cave. She could barely make out the appearance of the person inside: a woman in her forties with short, ear-length hair!
Wu Sangui took out two lunchboxes from his pocket, his attitude toward the woman somewhat ingratiating.
Xia Wan cautiously looked around, secretly thinking about finding a place to stay closer to Shandong.
After all, she was currently in a very distant location and could not hear the conversation between the two people inside the cave.
Persistence pays off. After a long and arduous search, Xia Wan finally spotted a large, leafy tree next to the cave.
The tree canopy resembled a giant green umbrella, blocking out the sun, while the thick trunk provided the perfect hiding place for her. As long as she hid behind it, she would likely remain unnoticed by the two people in the cave.
Xia Wan's eyes were fixed on her target. Like a nimble cat, she moved silently and stealthily toward the big tree when she saw the right moment.
After successfully arriving at her destination and gaining a foothold, she was pleasantly surprised to find that she could clearly hear the conversations of the people inside the cave.
Perhaps because Wu Sangui and his companion knew they were deep in the mountains and that no one would be around, they did not deliberately lower their voices.
The woman was leisurely enjoying her meal while Wu Sangui chattered on about what had happened at the table.
"Alas! I completely forgot about that Xia fellow today! He kept his son's whereabouts a secret, not a drop of water out of his mouth! That's why, I had a couple too many drinks at dinner today and almost couldn't control my mouth and spilled everything..." Wu Sangui said, shaking his head and sighing, his face full of regret.
Upon hearing this, Xia Wan frowned slightly, her eyes narrowed, and a chill instantly emanated from her body.
What does this person mean? That Wu Sangui is in cahoots with Old Lady Xia and her group?
The woman's face darkened, and her eyes flashed with anger as she looked at Wu Sangui: "Didn't I tell you not to mention that matter in the village? Why did you bring it up again? And that Xia Jianguo, hasn't he been keeping a low profile these past two years? Why is he inviting you to dinner today?"
Wu Sangui offered the woman a handkerchief in a fawning manner: "His biological daughter came looking for him a while ago, saying she wanted to treat his leg and even got him a wheelchair. Now Xia Jianguo seems to have come to terms with it."
"No matter the reason, we absolutely cannot let Xia Jianguo get better! The only thing that is most beneficial for us is for him to continue to waste his time and sink into depravity! Don't you even have the slightest thought of living a wealthy and stable life?"
Xia Wanqing clearly saw that when the woman said those words, a chillingly ruthless and intense killing intent flashed in her eyes.
She was filled with doubt and confusion, finding it hard to imagine why this woman would harbor such great malice towards her own father.
Perhaps it should be said that her father's identity was extraordinary. However, with only the information she currently had, Xia Wan was completely unable to sort out the situation.
At this moment, what puzzled her most was why this woman would have such thoughts.
As long as her father continues to waste his time doing nothing, will they be able to usher in the so-called wonderful life?
What unknown secrets or conspiracies are hidden behind this?
Xia Wan racked her brains, trying to find even the slightest clue related to it from the depths of her memory, but ultimately found nothing.
After all, her knowledge was limited, consisting only of what she found in the system.
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