Chapter 84: Sheep in the Tiger's Mouth
Near noon the next day, Chen Qing arrived at a small town near Zhounan.
The people sent by Mrs. Jiang were vigilant and took a long detour on the highway to avoid being discovered.
The car stopped outside a large Chinese-style house, and a gracefully dressed woman came to pick it up. "Grandpa has been waiting for you for a while."
The driver gave her a few words, then turned and bowed, "Ms. Chen, we'll be leaving first."
Chen Qing nodded and thanked him, his heart beating fast.
Crossing the side courtyard door, the woman introduced her, "Our old man's surname is Mu. He has no daughters, only three sons. His grandchildren don't come back all year round. You will be the only one favored by the family from now on!"
"Mu?" Chen Qing searched in his mind to no avail. "What kind of business does your family run?"
"Entertainment industry, yo! Let me take your piano."
She hugged the violin case tightly. "No, thank you."
The woman smiled and said, "I play the pipa. The old man loves to listen to operas, so we have an opera troupe at home. If you are interested, you can come and play with us when you are free."
As they were talking, they arrived at the backyard.
The woman called an old woman over and said, "From now on, Mother Jia will take care of you. She raised all the young masters."
Chen Qing bowed and greeted him. The woman continued, "Please put your things down. I'll help you get dressed. Let's go to the front hall. The old man has guests at noon, and it's just right for you to meet them."
The Mu family's house can be described as a large and deep compound. It takes nearly ten minutes to walk from the backyard to the front hall.
Stepping into the main hall, the man in the main seat was wearing a jacquard Tang suit and had a twirling white beard, giving off an air of pride and dignity.
Chen Qing bowed.
Old Master Mu looked her up and down, his eyes kind and gentle. "Qing'er is beautiful. Mrs. Jiang really wasn't exaggerating. Can you play the erhu?"
“I know a little bit.”
"I've read your profile. You've won numerous awards, so it's more than just 'skin and nail'."
His friendly attitude made Chen Qing relax a little.
There was a sound of footsteps behind him, and Mr. Mu laughed, "Just in time!"
She looked back.
The man, dressed in a suit and tie, walked straight to the main seat and shook hands with Old Man Mu. "Old brother, how long has it been since we last met?"
"It's been six or seven years now. Where have you been hiding since the orphanage incident?"
Welfare Home…
Chen Qing couldn't help but take a step back.
The man sat down on the left. "Don't dare say that. Qingyoufu Garden is not mine. I'm just doing a favor and connecting people with good intentions. Who knows what might go wrong?"
Her pupils dilated and her breathing became rapid.
Instinctively, I wanted to run.
The woman squeezed her shoulders and whispered, "Miss Chen, don't be rash in front of the old man."
Chen Qing looked at her and also looked outside the door.
Each gate was guarded by two servants in black clothes and black pants.
It was like pulling out a straight arrow, stretching it forward tautly.
…
Tang Xiaoming slept soundly in the car. When he woke up, Jiang Jingyan had a fist pressed against the corner of his lips, his eyes were bloodshot, his jaw was blue, and the murderous aura around him concealed his decadence.
Last night they rushed to the Li family's old house, but were unable to get close, so they decided to wait and see.
Jiang Jingyan made two preparations. If he couldn't meet the Li couple through proper channels, he could only take risks.
"Not out yet?"
"Has Madam Li replied?"
"No." Tang Xiaoming edited a message on his phone, "Don't worry, I'll find a way to contact General Manager Bincheng's office. Madam Li can't see her, so if you want to see Chairman Li, you have to follow the rules."
"Tell me your name."
"Isn't reporting to the Jiang family any better than me?"
Jiang Jingyan didn't elaborate, his throat hoarse, "You go to see it, it will be smoother than me. You can't mention the Jiang family in front of Li Dong."
"What do you mean? Do you have a feud?"
"The grudges of the previous generation." He stretched his numb arm and said, "Do as I say."
Jiang Zhongyi had two older brothers and one older sister. The eldest brother had once arranged a marriage with the eldest daughter of the Li family, Li Dong's mother, but the marriage ended in failure. Li Dong's background was not only taboo in the circle, but also in both families. Although he didn't know the details, he could guess the general idea with a little guesswork.
After hearing this, Tang Xiaoming was in a daze, "So... counted, you and Li Dong... are cousins?"
This is explosive news.
Jiang Jingyan's eyes suddenly became stern, and he pushed the door open and got out of the car, "I'm coming."
Tang Xiaoming followed closely behind and had no time to stop him.
The huge convoy drove out of the Li family's old house, and Jiang Jingyan rushed straight to the first car.
The car was going quite fast, and he stood in the middle of the road, as if he was going to stop the car with his body.
Tang Xiaoming's heart was about to jump out of his throat. Someone tried to pull him away, but he shook him off.
The first car stopped right next to the tip of Jiang Jingyan's shoe.
Behind the dark car window, the man in the passenger seat stared intently with sharp eyes.
Tang Xiaoming was so frightened that his hands and feet went limp. He always cherished his life and would run away if he could. In his opinion, such a bold and reckless behavior was extremely stupid.
Under the scorching sun, Jiang Jingyan remained motionless, looking at the people in the car through the window.
In a moment, the man stepped out of the car, his brows sharp, "Revenge?"
"No, no." Tang Xiaoming waved his hand to explain, and introduced himself. "The Tang family wants to see Director Li for something urgent, so we have to resort to this last resort. Please make it convenient for us."
The man hesitated between them and asked, "The Tang family moved to the south ten years ago. Which Tang family are you from?"
"It's the Tang family you mentioned." Tang Xiaoming bravely handed over his business card.
The man glanced at it and asked, "Mr. Xiao, what is the reason for all this trouble?"
"This is the last case Madam Li followed." Jiang Jing said in a resounding voice, "Qingyoufuyuan, we want to know some details."
"usefulness."
"Save people."
The man was silent for two or three seconds, then returned to the car to report.
When he came out again, his eyes fell on Jiang Jingyan, "Mr. Jiang, please go back."
Jiang Jingyan started and strode forward.
The man stopped him, his eyes warning, "Mr. Li is not going to argue with you, so don't push your luck."
"It's an emergency, so I have to offend."
As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Jingyan grabbed his shoulders, his shirt revealing the muscular texture of his arms, and his murderous aura was ready to explode.
The man was very skilled and was able to withstand it.
He was not in a clear mind at the moment, and in a panic, his hands were handcuffed behind his back and he was held down tightly.
The car window slowly lowered, and Li Dong's face was indifferent. "Who does the Jiang family want to save? You have to come to me for help."
Jiang Jingyan broke free from the shackles, suppressed his anger, and bowed slightly. "Saving an orphan from the orphan girls training class back then has nothing to do with the Jiang family. It's my personal matter."
"It's been six years since the case was closed. My wife has arranged for everyone in the orphan training class to go somewhere. There are people who need your help."
"One of them was taken away by me before the incident."
Li Dong was silent, his expression darkening for a moment. "You are so bold! You kidnapped an orphan girl and are involved in a crime. You still dare to ask me for help. Aren't you afraid of a strict investigation of the Jiang family?"
Tang Xiaoming misunderstood upon hearing this and quickly explained, "Mr. Li, it's not what you think. Jingyan accidentally discovered those people's activities back then and wanted to hold Qingyou Fuyuan accountable, but Madam Li acted quickly and didn't catch up."
"Since he was doing good things, how could there be any scandal surrounding Mr. Jiang?"
He choked and shut up.
Jiang Jingyan's back tensed, and he couldn't help but feel angry. "Time waits for no one. Madam Li just needs to lend me a list. As for those romantic news, I believe that Mr. Li also understands the feeling of being surrounded by rumors."
The atmosphere suddenly became tense and confrontational.
Tang Xiaoming pulled his sleeve, signaling him to pay attention to his attitude.
Not long after, someone from the car behind him poked his head out, "Li Wencheng! Let him come over!"
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