Chapter 148 Fu Siyan Makes Another Demand of Her
Just as Shen Qingshu saw the message, Fu Siyan called again.
This time, she answered the phone without hesitation.
"Fu Siyan, what did you mean by that message you sent?"
"It's a long story," Fu Siyan said in a low voice. "Pack your bags now and go to the airport to wait for me."
Shen Qingshu frowned. "You didn't say anything, why should I believe you?"
“When Aunt Jiang jumped into the river, I hired an international professional search and rescue team. While the police search and rescue team was searching in the Lijiang area, my search and rescue team had already expanded its search to the open sea. This has continued uninterrupted all these years.”
Shen Qingshu tightened her grip on the phone. "So, you mean... my mother is still alive?"
"The news from over there is that they are alive, but it can't be confirmed 100% yet," Fu Siyan said. "You need to go there in person."
Shen Qingshu closed her eyes. "Fu Siyan, you'd better not lie to me."
“I have always felt guilty about Aunt Jiang jumping into the river. I wish she could have lived more than anyone else.”
Fu Siyan's tone sounded serious and earnest.
Calm the mind and soothe the inner turmoil.
She didn't believe Fu Siyan.
But that was her mother; she couldn't let go of any hope, no matter how small.
"I can go with you, but I need to bring someone with me."
"Wen Jingxi?"
Shen Qingshu remained silent, which was taken as tacit agreement.
“Let him stay and take care of our daughter,” Fu Siyan said. “The place we’re going to is quite remote; it will take at least a week.”
remote?
"Shen Qingshu, you don't even trust me anymore?"
Shen Qingshu said coldly, "You are truly someone I can't trust at all."
“But you have no choice.” Fu Siyan said forcefully. “You came alone, but I brought a professional team. Just come with me, and you don’t have to worry about anything else.”
Shen Qingshu pursed her lips, said nothing, and hung up the phone.
…
Shen Qingshu returned to her room to pack her luggage.
The bathroom door opened, and Bai Jianwen came out carrying Xiao Anning, who was wrapped in a bath towel.
Seeing Shen Qingshu packing her luggage again, Bai Jianwen asked in confusion, "Is she going on another business trip?"
Shen Qingshu paused in her folding of clothes.
"Fu Siyan just called me."
Upon hearing this, Bai Jianwen frowned. "What is he up to now?"
Shen Qingshu glanced at Xiao Anning.
Xiao Anning sat on the bed, her small body wrapped in a bath towel, with only her round head showing.
She looked at Shen Qingshu, blinking her beautiful big eyes, "Mom, who is Fu Siyan?"
Shen Qingshu pursed her lips and sighed.
Bai Jianwen glanced at the child, then patted her shoulder. "You should start packing. Are you leaving tonight?"
"Um."
Bai Jianwen knew that something that could make Shen Qingshu leave so late at night must be very important.
"Don't worry, Xiao Anning has me and Lao Jiang here."
Shen Qingshu nodded and continued to pack her suitcase.
Bai Jianwen took some pajamas for Xiao Anning to change into.
"Mom, are you going on another business trip?" Xiao Anning asked Shen Qingshu while getting dressed.
"Yes, Mom will be away on a business trip for about a week." Shen Qingshu looked up at her daughter. "You need to be a good girl at home and listen to your grandparents and godfather, okay?"
"I know, I'll be a good girl. Mom, please be careful when you go out, and please call me every day to let me know you're safe!"
Shen Qingshu packed her luggage, got up and went over to hug her daughter, gently kissing her little face.
"Mom knows."
Xiao Anning is a child who has felt a lot of love since childhood. She is full of security, so Shen Qingshu's business trip will not have any impact on her.
…
When Shen Qingshu pulled her suitcase downstairs, Jiang Wenjin was already awake.
At this moment, Jiang Wenjin and Wen Jingxi were drinking tea and chatting in the living room.
Both of them were surprised to see Shen Qingshu pulling a suitcase.
"Where are you going so late?"
Wen Jingxi immediately got up and walked to Shen Qingshu, looked her over, and noticed that the corners of her eyes were a little red.
He frowned. "What happened?"
Shen Qingshu tightened her grip on the suitcase slightly.
"Fu Siyan just called me."
Jiang Wenjin also got up and walked over, asking, "What did he ask you to do this time?"
"Did he threaten you again? Was he using Xiao Anning to threaten you?" Wen Jingxi gritted her teeth in anger. "Four years have passed, and he hasn't changed at all!"
“This time it’s different.” Shen Qingshu looked at the two of them. “He said he found my mother.”
Jiang Wenjin and Wen Jingxi were both taken aback.
“He said that after my mother jumped into the river, he hired a professional team to search for her, and they have been searching for her for the past four years without interruption.”
"Could Fu Siyan really be so kind?" Wen Jingxi asked skeptically. "Could he be deliberately lying to you?"
“Fu Siyan wouldn’t go so far as to make a fuss about a deceased person,” Jiang Wenjin said seriously. “Where did he want you to go?”
"He told me to meet him at the airport, saying that the place where he found my mother was in a remote area, and that it would take at least a week to get there."
"I'll stay with you!" Wen Jingxi said. "Whether it's true or not, I'll stay with you. Let's see what kind of trouble Fu Siyan can cause!"
"Yes, let Xiao Wen accompany you, so your teacher and I can feel more at ease."
Shen Qingshu said helplessly, "He won't let me bring anyone."
"He still won't let me!" Wen Jingxi exploded instantly. "I'm going with him today!"
"Xiao Wen!" Jiang Wenjin scolded, "Since Fu Siyan's attitude is so clear, you shouldn't interfere in this matter."
"I……"
"Shut up!" Jiang Wenjin glared at him.
Wen Jingxi: "..."
Jiang Wenjin looked at Shen Qingshu and said, "Go ahead, be careful on the road, and remember to let your family know you're safe every day."
Shen Qingshu nodded, "I'll leave Xiao Anning in your care and with your godmother."
"Don't talk nonsense again, go quickly!" Jiang Wenjin patted Wen Jingxi's shoulder again, "You take Ashu to the airport."
"Oh." Wen Jingxi responded sullenly, taking the suitcase from Shen Qingshu. "Let's go."
As soon as Shen Qingshu and Wen Jingxi left, Bai Jianwen came downstairs.
"Ah Shu is gone?"
"Xiao Wen took her to the airport." Jiang Wenjin sat down at the coffee table and made tea. "Is Xiao Anning asleep?"
"Yes, the little girl sang a lullaby to herself, but fell asleep after only a couple of lines."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wenjin chuckled softly, "Mischievous and clever, I wonder who she got that personality from."
Bai Jianwen walked to the sofa and sat down, asking him, "Did A-Shu say why?"
"Fu Siyan said he found Jiang Yuelan."
"What?" Bai Jianwen exclaimed in surprise, "Really?"
“I was also surprised, but Fu Siyan wouldn’t lie to A-Shu about something like this. Jiang Yuelan did indeed not find her body when she jumped into the river. If she is really still alive, it would be a great thing for A-Shu!”
"Yes, no matter what Fu Siyan's intentions are, as long as Jiang Yuelan can return to Ashu alive, that's a good thing!"
…
Wen Jingxi parked the car in the airport parking lot and personally escorted Shen Qingshu into the airport.
Fu Siyan has not arrived yet.
Shen Qingshu received flight information from Fu Siyan.
“Fu Siyan has arranged a private jet.” Shen Qingshu looked at Wen Jingxi and said, “You should go back first.”
Wen Jingxi was in a bad mood. With one hand in his pocket and his head down, he muttered, "I'll wait for him to come before I leave."
"I know you're worried about me, but don't worry, I'll be back as soon as I pick up my mom."
"What if Fu Siyan threatens you with Aunt Jiang?" Wen Jingxi sneered. "His precious son is still waiting for you to go back and be his mother!"
“That’s not something I should be thinking about. The only thing I need to think about right now is how to bring my mother back.” Shen Qingshu’s eyes were firm. “Wen Jingxi, you have to stay. I have something I need your help with.”
Wen Jingxi looked up at her.
Shen Qingshu looked at him and said, "Wait for my news."
…
About ten minutes later, Fu Siyan arrived.
Shao Qing also came with Fu Siyan.
Shao Qing greeted Shen Qingshu respectfully, "Miss Shen."
Shen Qingshu nodded slightly to him, then turned to Wen Jingxi and said, "Go back now, drive carefully on the way."
Wen Jingxi nodded, then looked at Fu Siyan.
"You, surnamed Fu, this is what you owe A-Shu. After you find Aunt Jiang, bring A-Shu and Aunt Jiang back safely, or I will never let you off the hook!"
Fu Siyan glanced at Wen Jingxi indifferently, clearly not taking Wen Jingxi seriously.
Shen Qingshu patted Wen Jingxi on the shoulder, "Let's go."
Wen Jingxi looked down at her, his eyes full of concern and worry. "You must be careful and let me know you're safe every day."
"I understand." Shen Qingshu smiled. "You really are more long-winded than my godmother."
Wen Jingxi pursed his lips and left, turning back every three steps.
Fu Siyan looked at Shen Qingshu, who was still staring at Wen Jingxi's back, and said in a calm tone, "Let's go."
Shen Qingshu turned around, not even glancing at Fu Siyan, and pulled her suitcase toward the security checkpoint.
…
After boarding, Shen Qingshu found a window seat and sat down.
Fu Siyan sat down next to her.
She couldn't be bothered to argue, since she had some questions for him anyway.
Where is my mom?
Fu Siyan did not answer her, but instead called over a flight attendant, "Heat a cup of milk, get a blanket, and an eye mask."
"OK."
After the flight attendant left, Fu Siyan turned to look at Shen Qingshu.
"On Golden Island."
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingshu was shocked. "Isn't that part of Taiwan?"
“Yes,” Fu Siyan said, “that’s why we haven’t been able to find him for the past four years.”
Shen Qingshu frowned. "Then how did you find out?"
“If we can’t find it domestically, we’ll expand the search area.” Fu Siyan looked at Shen Qingshu, his eyes deep. “I’ve said it before, you need to give me some more time.”
Calm and slightly stunned.
This sentence...
He told her this outside the police station the day his mother had the accident.
So, he planned to keep searching like this from the very beginning?
What's the difference between this and finding a needle in a haystack?
"To be honest, I can't guarantee whether I can find it or not."
Fu Siyan paused for a moment, then said, "We can only get to Jin Island by sea. The procedures for landing on the island have already been completed. We will go to Nancheng Wharf first and then take a boat there."
Shen Qingshu lowered her eyes, staring at her tightly clenched hands. "I heard that it's still quite backward over there."
"It is relatively backward. Young people have all left the island to develop their careers, and the islanders living there are mostly middle-aged and elderly people."
Shen Qingshu took a deep breath and mustered her courage to ask, "Is my mother alright?"
"It's hard to say right now."
Shen Qingshu turned to look at him, her nerves immediately tensing up. "What do you mean?"
At this moment, the flight attendant brought over warm milk.
Fu Siyan took the milk and handed it to Shen Qingshu, saying, "Drink some milk and take a nap."
Shen Qingshu has no mood for drinking milk or sleeping right now.
"Fu Siyan, you can tell me the truth. I have to face this sooner or later!"
"You'll find out sooner or later, so why rush it?"
Fu Siyan handed the milk to her again, "Drink it, and then get a good night's sleep."
Shen Qingshu glanced at the milk in front of her. "I don't want it. You can take it away."
Fu Siyan raised an eyebrow, "Afraid I'll poison you?"
"I'm not afraid, but I feel disgusted and can't drink it." Seeing that he didn't want to tell her about his mother's situation, Shen Qingshu stopped arguing with him and turned to look out the window.
Fu Siyan stared at her for a while, then handed the milk to the flight attendant.
"Give her the blanket and the eye mask."
"Okay." The flight attendant handed Shen Qingshu a blanket and an eye mask.
Shen Qingshu accepted it and said a simple thank you to the flight attendant.
Fu Siyan helped her adjust the seat to a reclining position.
Suppressing her anger, Shen Qingshu lay down with her back to Fu Siyan, then put on an eye mask, draped a blanket over herself, and ignored him.
Fu Siyan stared at the back of her head for a while, then looked away and closed his eyes.
…
The night sky outside the window was calm; the flight went smoothly.
The private plane landed at Nancheng Airport at 6:30 a.m. the next morning.
Shen Qingshu didn't sleep well and had a lot of weird dreams.
I had a slight migraine when I woke up.
As soon as she got off the plane, the wind blowing in her face made her headache worse.
She squinted, her brows furrowed in discomfort, and followed Fu Siyan and the others at a leisurely pace.
The nanny van that was supposed to pick them up had been waiting for a long time.
Shao Qing stepped forward and opened the car door. Fu Siyan walked to the car door, turned around and looked at Shen Qingshu.
In the morning light, Shen Qingshu's face was dazzlingly pale, and her lips were completely bloodless.
Fu Siyan frowned slightly. As she approached, he reached out his hand. "Are you feeling unwell?"
"Of course I'm uncomfortable being with you." Shen Qingshu glanced coldly at the hand he offered, then got into the car herself, holding onto the door.
Fu Siyan withdrew his hand, his narrow eyes narrowing slightly.
Seeing this, Shao Qing coughed lightly.
Fu Siyan glanced at Shao Qing indifferently.
Shao Qing hurriedly looked up at the sky, pretending to be blind.
Fu Siyan looked away and got into the car.
Shao Qing secretly breathed a sigh of relief, closed the car door, and got into the passenger seat.
The black-clad nanny drove towards the South City Wharf.
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