"You're back?"
After chuckling for a while, Old Master Shen finally noticed Shen Nanxing and the other three standing at the door.
"Um."
Shen Nanxing pulled Jiang Nian'an forward and recounted the events of Baimu Village in detail.
After listening, Old Master Shen frowned deeply and remained silent for a long time.
Qiao Huaxi, on the other hand, looked furious. "Are they crazy?"
“Didn’t they go crazy long ago?” Shen Nanchuan patted Qiao Huaxi’s head. “It’s not worth getting angry over them.”
“I’m not angry because of the Bi family, but because of those who died unjustly.”
Qiao Huaxi bit her lip, turned to look out the window, and a hint of pity appeared in her eyes.
"Nanchuan, I'll leave the investigation in Baimu Village to you."
Old Master Shen spoke up, "There's no need to hide it from others, investigate openly and without fanfare!"
"Huaxi, go back and tell your grandfather to send people to keep a close eye on the Lin and Bai families. This matter won't succeed without their help."
"I understand, Grandpa Shen. I'll go back to the Qiao family to find you right away."
Qiao Huaxi responded and turned to leave.
Shen Nanchuan chased after her, "Xixi, I'll take you there."
After the two left, Old Master Shen looked at Shen Nanxing and the other man and said, "You two go see Old Man Long tomorrow morning."
"Okay, I understand."
Shen Nanxing gave a faint reply and prepared to leave with Jiang Nian'an.
"Wait—" Old Master Shen called out to him, "Since all these years have been a misunderstanding, then you..."
"That's fine then."
Shen Nanxing turned to look at Old Master Shen, his dark eyes remaining completely calm. "I will take care of the Shen family and protect you all, but family..."
He lowered his eyes to look at Jiang Nian'an, his gaze softening unconsciously. "I already have one."
After saying that, Shen Nanxing pulled Jiang Nian'an away quickly.
Old Master Shen's straight back suddenly hunched over, and he chuckled bitterly as he leaned over his desk, a layer of sorrow and guilt slowly rising in his eyes.
"Old man..."
Liu Xu walked from outside the door to his side, reached out and gently patted him on the back, opened his mouth but couldn't say a word of comfort.
Not everything can be erased with an apology or a misunderstanding.
Even if it's unavoidable, even if it's unwilling, the damage has already been done.
......
"Second Young Master, these are the crystal cores you requested earlier."
As soon as I returned to my residence, two bodyguards came over carrying two boxes, one of whom was also carrying a small box in his hand.
Shen Nanxing nodded and gestured for them to carry the boxes inside.
After the bodyguards placed the box in the location designated by Shen Nanxing, they left.
Jiang Nian'an walked to the box, opened one at random, and a box full of crystal cores appeared before her eyes.
Under the overhead lights, it shimmered with a dazzling light.
"So many level-two crystal cores..." There must be tens of thousands in just this one box.
Jiang Nian'an stood in front of the box, a smile playing on her lips, clearly very happy.
"Um."
Shen Nan walked to the box, bent down, picked up the small box, opened it, and handed it to Jiang Nian'an.
The shimmering green light, brimming with vitality, immediately caught Jiang Nian'an's eye.
Wood-attribute crystal core.
"All the wood-type crystal cores of the Shen family are here."
Shen Nanxing looked at Jiang Nian'an expectantly, like a child eager for praise, "Do you like it?"
"like!"
Jiang Nian'an took the small box, walked to the coffee table, and poured out the wood-type crystal cores.
“One, two, three…” she counted carefully, head down.
After counting the last one, her eyes curved into crescent moons. "489."
“There was originally more, but some was given away before we came back.”
Shen Nanxing pulled Jiang Nian'an into his arms and looked down at her. "However, I have already given the order that any more wood-type crystal cores should be sent to us."
Really?
Jiang Nian'an suddenly raised her head, her eyes sparkling, making no attempt to hide her joy.
“Really~” Shen Nanxing lowered his head and kissed her, “I will find everything you like and want for you.”
"Brother Chen, you're so kind~"
Jiang Nian'an wrapped her arms tightly around his waist and gently rubbed against his chest.
Shen Nanxing was captivated by her kitten-like movements and couldn't help but want to do things that only lovers do.
Jiang Nian'an suddenly shoved him away, turned around and lunged at the crystal core on the table, "Keep trying, young man!"
Shen Nanxing: "..."
This house needs to be renovated. It's drafty from all sides, making his heart feel cold and dejected!
"Brother Chen, don't just stand there! Don't waste this precious time and these enchanting crystal cores!"
Jiang Nian'an pushed another box next to Shen Nanxing, then sat cross-legged on the sofa, grabbed a handful of wood-type crystal cores, and began to absorb them.
Shen Nanxing: "..."
He's the perfect example of someone who lifts a stone only to drop it on his own foot.
He dragged his suitcase dejectedly to Jiang Nian'an's side and sat down next to her.
If we can't kiss, let's stick together!
Shen Nanxing exhaled heavily, calmed his mind, and began to absorb the crystal core.
Time passed second by second, the sun rose in the east and set in the west.
Two days passed in the blink of an eye, and only one crystal core remained in the box.
Shen Nan's journey continued, but Jiang Nian'an was already starving.
The immersive absorption of crystal cores was indeed fast, but it also made them forget to eat.
"I'm starving! I'm starving!"
Jiang Nian'an muttered to herself as she took food out of her spatial storage.
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