Jiang Lixuan instantly became alert, looking Nan Yuanman up and down: "Why did you agree so readily this time? You're not trying to lower my guard so you can run away on the way back to the Jiang family, are you?"
It's no wonder he thought that way. No matter how slow-witted he was, after what happened with Zhou Ying, he knew that Nan Yuanman was different from ordinary children.
If she really had any bad intentions, he, an ordinary person, really wouldn't be able to deal with her.
Nan Yuanman blinked her large, clear black and white eyes innocently: "Am I that kind of bad kid?"
Jiang Lixuan chuckled: "What do you think?"
“But I’ll keep a close eye on you on the way and won’t give you a chance to escape.” Jiang Lixuan said, glancing at the dilapidated courtyard and frowning as he asked, “Where is Grandpa Nan? I need to let him know before I take you away.”
Nan Yuanman subconsciously touched the small coffin she had placed in the cloth bag, and replied without changing her expression, "He went to the mountain to chop firewood. You can leave him a message; you don't need to say hello."
Jiang Lixuan felt something was amiss, but time was tight, and the journey back to S City from Batang Village was quite long.
Left with no other choice, he left a letter for Aunt Zheng to keep, along with a bank card in the envelope, instructing her to give it to Grandpa Nan when she saw him.
After finishing these tasks, he returned and happened to see Nan Yuanman instructing the driver to move the coffin from the yard into the trunk.
The driver stood in front of the coffin, at a loss, as if facing a formidable enemy.
When she saw Jiang Lixuan return, she cast a pleading look at him.
Young master! You need to do something about the young lady!
Jiang Lixuan felt a sharp pain in his temple and gritted his teeth, growling, "Nan Yuanman! What are you doing bringing a coffin!"
"I'm giving these to my grandparents and other uncles as gifts!" Nan Yuanman looked at him with an expression that said, "Don't you understand?" "This is my first time visiting, so according to etiquette, I should bring some gifts, right?"
"Grandpa's not here, so there's no one to prepare local specialties for me. I thought about it for a long time before deciding to pick out a few coffins to give to my grandparents!"
"Don't underestimate these coffins. They're made of the finest wood and meticulously crafted by my grandfather. They're even carved with flowers! They're so beautiful!"
If it weren't for the serious look on Nan Yuanman's face, Jiang Lixuan would have suspected she was doing it on purpose. He took a deep breath: "They don't need it!"
He said with a headache, "Just throw the coffin lid down! You can go to the Jiang family, no need to prepare any gifts!"
Nan Yuanman pouted: "Okay."
She muttered to herself, "They really don't know their stuff. You can't buy these coffins even if you have money..."
Jiang Lixuan: "..."
He began to doubt whether bringing Nan Yuanman back to the Jiang family was the right or wrong decision.
Even before he arrived at the Jiang family's residence, he already foresaw that the Jiang family's future would certainly not be peaceful...
She jumped off the trunk and made the driver move the coffin lid he had just put up back down.
Jiang Lixuan rubbed his temples, looked at Nan Yuanman, who was dressed in a gray cloth coat and carried only a crossbody bag, and asked her, "Where are your clothes? Are they all packed?"
Nan Yuanman patted her crossbody bag: "It's all packed up, it's all in here."
Jiang Lixuan paused for a moment, then suddenly remembered Jiang Xinxin's several large wardrobes of clothes, which formed a stark contrast with the small crossbody bag that Nan Yuanman was carrying now.
He suddenly felt a little uneasy: "...Never mind, let's go back first, I'll buy you clothes later."
Zhang Shimian shook his head, opened the car door, lifted Nan Yuanman into the car, and fastened her seatbelt: "I'm going to pick up my master. I'll go to the Jiang family to find you tomorrow. Be good and don't cause trouble."
Nan Yuanman nodded honestly: "Understood."
Jiang Lixuan politely asked, "Master Zhang, would you like us to give you a ride?"
“No need, I still have to clean up the mess for the Zheng family.” Zhang Shimian shook his head.
Nan Yuanman patted her head, then remembered what she had forgotten. She grabbed Zhang Shimin's hand and said, "Tell Feiyu that Aunt Zheng should go to the Liu family to retrieve Zhou Ying's hair, nails, and bones."
"After you bring those things back, come to me and I will break the curse."
She's already interfered in Zhou Ying's affairs, so she has to take full responsibility.
"Also, tell Feiyu to prepare the reward. Don't forget to give me the reward just because I'm young!"
Zhang Shimian rubbed her head: "Okay."
Watching their intimate interaction and hearing her call Feiyu "Big Brother" repeatedly, Jiang Lixuan couldn't help but click his tongue, his voice tinged with a hint of jealousy: "Feiyu Brother...why haven't you ever called me 'Little Uncle'?"
Nan Yuanman completely ignored his voice and only sat down obediently after giving Zhang Shimian a lot of instructions.
Jiang Lixuan got into the car feeling dejected and sat down next to Nan Yuanman.
The black sedan slowly started and drove away from the village where she had lived for five years.
Nan Yuanman twisted her body and leaned against the car window, watching the scenery rushing past outside, and touched the small coffin inside the small cloth bag.
It's okay, as long as Grandpa is still by her side.
Home is wherever her grandfather is.
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The Liu family, who live in City S, have been feeling inexplicably uneasy these past two days.
Liu Hanfei's older brother, Liu Taiyu, couldn't wait to call him, but no matter how many times he called, no one answered.
His wife, Yue Qinya, applied lipstick and asked, "Has Hanfei still not answered the phone?"
Liu Taiyu gave an annoyed "hmm" and continued calling him.
Yue Qinya reassured him, "Don't worry too much. Hanfei is over thirty years old. He won't encounter any danger."
"What do you know?" Liu Taiyu glanced at her irritably. The Liu family's success today was all thanks to Hanfei.
Liu Hanfei is the backbone of the Liu family!
How could he not be anxious if he lost contact with his key advisor?
"Fine, fine, I don't know anything. I'm going out to play mahjong now. I have an appointment with Mrs. Zhao today," Yue Qinya said irritably, packing her things to leave.
For some reason, her luck has been exceptionally good these days.
He wins every hand of mahjong, wins prizes on every scratch-off lottery ticket he buys, finds money on the street, and is even lucky enough to meet the wife of a client with whom his company is preparing to cooperate.
It was as if her life had suddenly been given a boost.
Therefore, she must seize this opportunity to get Mrs. Zhao to agree to cooperate with them.
Yue Qinya made sure to put the amulet that Liu Taiyu had asked for her, which was kept in a red brocade pouch, into her bag before getting up and leaving.
Liu Taiyu glanced quickly at the red brocade pouch she put into her bag, and stood up uneasily: "I'll take you there, and go find Hanfei while I'm at it."
Yue Qinya responded, and as soon as the two opened the door, they met the gazes of two tall policemen standing outside.
Yue Qinya was stunned: "What's going on here...?"
Liu Taiyu's face turned pale instantly, and he instinctively turned and ran into the room.
The young policeman immediately chased after Liu Taiyu, pinned him to the ground, and shouted, "Don't move! We're police officers. You're suspected of intentional homicide. Come with us now!"
Liu Taiyu, pinned to the ground, was drenched in cold sweat, and only two words echoed in his mind—
It’s over!
The Liu family's peaceful days were overturned by the arrival of the police.
Nan Yuanman was fast asleep on the way to S City.
Her whole body was tilted to one side, her chubby little face pressed against Jiang Lixuan's arm, and there was still a glistening moisture on the corner of her mouth.
Seeing her quiet and peaceful appearance, Jiang Lixuan's heart softened. He couldn't help but gently pinch her cheek and whispered, "She's more obedient when she's asleep."
This is much better than talking to him while he's awake and making him angry.
Nan Yuanman frowned, her thick, long eyelashes trembled slightly, and she slowly opened her eyes.
She smacked her lips, and asked sleepily, "Have we arrived?"
Jiang Lixuan glanced at the scenery outside the window. The car had entered the area of S City and was heading towards Taikoo Manor.
He hummed in agreement: "We're almost there."
At that time, it was the famous Swire Villas, a luxury residential area.
Several people were standing in front of villa number 109.
Jiang Xinxin wore a pink princess dress, and her hair was styled in a high ponytail with several diamond hair clips. She looked like a doll, beautiful and cute.
Holding a bouquet of flowers, she tiptoed and peered anxiously ahead. Nervously gripping the woman beside her, she asked, "Did my uncle bring my sister? Mom, will my sister not like me?"
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