Chapter 121 She can fly?!
After exchanging pleasantries, the three of them didn't waste any more time and went straight to the First People's Hospital of Nanyuan.
Nanyuan is at a high altitude and has a different climate than Huai County, with more intense sunshine.
Despite her low-key attire of wearing a hat and mask, Jiang Mingyue was still recognized by sharp-eyed netizens.
Someone tried calling out, "Sister Jiang!"
Jiang Mingyue looked up and recognized the girl pushing a suitcase by the roadside. She nodded to the girl in response.
The girl was extremely excited and wanted to muster up the courage to go over and ask for a photo, but she saw Jiang Mingyue walk directly to the police car parked on the side of the road.
The girl immediately dismissed the idea, her eyes lighting up. Sister Jiang was up to something big again!
An hour later, Jiang Mingyue met Meng Huai in the VIP ward.
Meng Huai only reported good news and not bad news; the situation was even more dire than he had described.
He was shot twice in the right shoulder, his right ankle was fractured, and his back was even more gruesome, having been stabbed four or five times with a dagger.
On the day of Mao Zong's victory celebration banquet, in Mao'er Hutong, Meng Huaiwang told her at the last minute that he had to go on a business trip to the southwest. Jiang Mingyue actually wanted to stop him, but she knew that this was his job. She could stop him once, but she couldn't stop him every time.
So she gave him a talisman.
Meng Huai lay on the hospital bed, somewhat afraid to look at Jiang Mingyue's face, which was far from pleasant.
Meng Huai grinned and said, "Mingyue, if it weren't for your talisman, I almost wouldn't have seen you again. This talisman just happened to take a bullet to my chest."
Jiang Mingyue respects Meng Huai's profession, which is often accompanied by high danger. She only hopes that he will also consider his future.
“Brother Huai, take advantage of this rest period and go back to Huai County for a while. Master Xue bought a courtyard house in Huai County and will settle down there in the future. You can take care of your personal matters there.”
Meng Huai wasn't surprised that Qin Xue would settle in Huai County. The old lady was indeed lonely in Beijing, and even Ms. Meng's annual return didn't help.
He was busy with his own work, but Jiang Mingyue and her friends in Huai County could take care of him, which was perfect.
"I'm all alone, why would I get married so soon? Besides, being single is great, I don't have to burden anyone else."
Jiang Mingyue sat down on the chair next to the bed. "Judging from your face, you will surely die a great calamity but will be followed by good fortune. Moreover, the Red Phoenix Star is in motion. Have you recently met a girl who makes your heart flutter?"
Meng Huai looked embarrassed for a moment and retorted, "No, I only met nurses and doctors at the hospital."
As soon as he finished speaking, a nurse came in with a tray and told Meng Huai to go to the toilet quickly because he would need an IV drip later.
Meng Huai looked embarrassed.
Jiang Mingyue recognized the voice, turned around, and froze.
The young nurse was none other than Jiang Yi, her apprentice whom she had taken in on the southern island six months ago.
"Jiang Yi."
Jiang Yi had cut her hair short and was wearing a nurse's cap. She had lost a lot of weight, but her skin had become fairer, probably because she spent most of her time indoors.
When Jiang saw Jiang Mingyue, his eyes lit up. He quickly put the tray aside, kowtowed to Jiang Mingyue, and called out in a clear voice.
"Master!"
Jiang Yi's bow stunned Meng Huai and the other two.
When did Jiang Mingyue take on a disciple?!
Meng Huai glanced at Jiang Mingyue for a moment, then at the nurse.
"Mingyue, do you know this Nurse Jiang? When did you take her on as your apprentice?"
Jiang Mingyue first helped Jiang Yi up. "Brother Huai, this is a long story. Jiang Yi, you should get Brother Huai an IV drip first, and we'll talk about it later."
Jiang smiled and nodded, "Okay!"
Jiang Yi started the IV drip very quickly, and her attitude towards Meng Huai was not very good; she was even a bit fierce.
"You secretly smoked, didn't you?! You didn't listen to the doctor's advice at all?!"
Meng Huai firmly denied that he had been secretly smoking, saying, "What's wrong with your nose? I didn't smoke at all."
Jiang Mingyue looked at the two of them thoughtfully, and after a moment, the corners of her mouth curved into a smile.
What a coincidence.
After Jiang Yi finished setting up Meng Huai's IV drip, she said before leaving with the tray, "Master, I'm changing shifts at five o'clock tonight. Can we have dinner together?"
"Of course," Jiang Mingyue nodded with a smile. "I'll come find you then."
After everyone left, Meng Huai immediately asked, "Mingyue, when did you meet this little girl?"
Jiang Mingyue told the truth: "On the day of the South Island concert, she was originally brought in by Huang Mao to investigate me, but I won her over. I saw that she was a promising talent, so I took her on as my apprentice and asked her to do a hundred good deeds this year."
“We had no contact during that time. I didn’t know she was in Nanyuan, and I never imagined she would be a nurse at the hospital.”
Meng Huai: "I see. Her IV drip skills are indeed good, but she has a sharp tongue and is unforgiving."
Just as Meng Huai was about to complain about how mean Jiang Yi was, he caught Jiang Mingyue's meaningful smile.
He immediately shut his mouth, not daring to say more, forgetting that this girl could read faces.
"Ahem, let's get back to the main topic. I called you here today because there's a very tricky matter. Captain Wang, please explain it to you in detail."
Wang Weiguo, the captain of the Southwest Detachment, quickly began to explain the whole story.
“Our Nanyuan borders a no-man's-land, where drug traffickers are rampant. Half a month ago, we received a notice from our superiors that the daughter of a chemical professor in Beijing had been abducted to Kebang, and they requested our Southwest Detachment to cooperate in the rescue.”
“We sent out four undercover agents, but none of them came back. Their fate is unknown. This case is extremely difficult. Our captain had worked with Captain Meng before, so we specifically requested Captain Meng's support. Unexpectedly, our captain was seriously injured and went to the ICU, and Captain Meng almost died there as well.”
"Professor Ye's daughter has been rescued. According to Captain Meng, that place is very strange. It seems that the four undercover agents have been poisoned and they can't be brought back. Captain Meng said that Miss Jiang can help us, so we shamelessly invited you over."
Drug dealers and witchcraft—ordinary people feel a physical aversion to these two words.
After Captain Wang finished speaking, he didn't dare ask Jiang Mingyue what she thought, since she had already arrived.
Jiang Mingyue maintained her cool expression and hummed in agreement. "This isn't difficult; I can handle it. But you've come to me only to rescue those four undercover agents?"
China is a land of many talented people, and there are even more hidden masters in the southwest. If we find someone who understands Gu, the problem will naturally be solved.
There was no need to ask her to fly over specifically; there were clearly more pressing matters at hand.
Captain Wang glanced at Meng Huai, and Meng Huai knew he couldn't hide it from Jiang Mingyue; that girl was very shrewd.
"To be honest, we've discovered that Kebang is researching a new type of virus. Mingyue, if possible, could you please bring the virus source out with you?"
The two carefully observed Jiang Mingyue's expression. Captain Wang, fearing that Jiang Mingyue would not agree, quickly added a few more words.
"Ms. Jiang, please rest assured. We have already reported and applied to our superiors. Their opinion is that we would like to help if we can, but if we cannot help, we will respect your wishes. We will not treat you unfairly in the future."
Novel virus.
Jiang Mingyue glanced at Meng Huai, thinking that he was smart enough to ask her for help.
"Captain Wang, as a citizen of China, since I have the ability to help you resolve this matter, I will not shirk my responsibility. Just remember to give the bonus as usual."
Meng Huai and Captain Wang: "..."
There's no such thing as a free lunch, and Captain Wang understood this principle, so he immediately nodded vigorously in agreement.
Meng Huai asked her how confident she was.
Jiang Mingyue replied earnestly, "Prepare all the materials for me. Only 100% success is guaranteed with me."
Meng Huai chuckled, knowing how capable she was, but still felt he had to offer a few words of advice.
"To get from Nanyuan to Kebang, you have to pass through a miasma-filled mountain forest. We will send someone to escort you through the forest, and from there on you will have to rely on yourself."
Jiang Mingyue took out her phone to check the weather forecast for Nanyuan in the next few days. It was going to rain at night, with heavy rainstorms.
Heavy rain is great, it can hide all traces.
“I don’t need your escort. You’ll only waste time if you follow me. Tell me the coordinates and I’ll take action tonight. If things go smoothly, I’ll bring the person back to you by tomorrow night.”
Captain Wang looked surprised. They couldn't even guarantee the time when they did things, so Jiang Mingyue was too confident.
“Miss Jiang, this is the situation. This mountain area is very vast, and it is difficult to cross without a local guide.”
Meng Huai also tried to persuade her to follow the guide.
Jiang Mingyue shook her head, "Walking is too slow, I have my own way."
Captain Wang was completely bewildered. Walking was too slow, and the waterway was impassable. Was she supposed to fly there?
Meng Huai seemed to be deep in thought, and quickly gestured for Captain Wang to listen to Jiang Mingyue.
Without delay, Captain Wang led Jiang Mingyue back to the Southwest Detachment.
Jiang Mingyue's arrival was welcomed by everyone.
After all, the internet has been full of stories about her heroic deeds lately. People who have seen the cool and beautiful female celebrity with their own eyes can hardly believe that she is so skilled.
Everyone restrained their excitement and suppressed their eagerness to take photos, prioritizing their business.
In the conference room, Captain Wang retrieved the information of the four undercover agents, including their photos, real names, and code names.
Jiang Mingyue had a photographic memory; after reading it once, she gestured for them to open the satellite map.
Please provide the specific coordinates.
There were only six high-ranking officers in the meeting room. If they had been skeptical of Jiang Mingyue at first, they would now have to admire her professionalism.
After the two-hour meeting, Captain Wang also prepared high-tech communication equipment for Jiang Mingyue, equipped with satellite navigation, to facilitate their communication at any time.
They also requested an extra gun, ammunition, and medicine because they had witnessed her archery skills on the show and planned to give her a crash course in shooting.
"I don't need these. Just give me some small, evenly sized pebbles."
What? Pebbles?
"Ahem, Xiao Wang, we'll do as Miss Jiang says. Quickly gather everyone to go find it!"
The brigade leader immediately interrupted Captain Wang and made the final decision.
At 5 p.m., Jiang Mingyue returned to Nanyuan Hospital to meet with Jiang Yi.
Jiang Yi led Jiang Mingyue to a small stir-fry restaurant diagonally opposite the hospital and ordered a table full of dishes.
“Master, it’s my treat today, eat as much as you like.”
The cost of living in Nanyuan is not high, much lower than in Huai County. A whole table of dishes would only cost a little over 100 yuan, including chicken, duck, fish, meat and eggs.
Jiang Mingyue looked at Jiang Yi, who was so down-to-earth, and felt happy for her.
"Jiang Yi, how long have you been in Nanyuan? What made you decide to become a nurse?"
Jiang Yi helped Jiang Mingyue scald the chopsticks. "Master, I studied nursing when I was in school. If you asked me to do a hundred good deeds, I think there is no more suitable place than a hospital."
"I forgot to tell you, I'm from Nanyuan. I've been back for almost three months, and I was planning to go to Huai County to find you at the end of the year. I didn't expect to meet you first."
Jiang Yi knew Meng Huai's identity, and Meng Huai knew Jiang Mingyue. She asked Jiang Mingyue if she was going to do something and if she needed her help.
Jiang Mingyue took the chopsticks offered by her, indicating that she didn't need her help and should focus on doing her job well.
"I have to go to work tonight. I'll treat you to dinner when I get back tomorrow or the day after."
Jiang was obedient and did whatever her master said.
She raised her drink to Jiang Mingyue, saying, "Master, let's have a toast."
Jiang Mingyue picked up her teacup and smiled as she clinked glasses with her.
After the meal, Jiang Mingyue returned to Nanyuan Hospital and went upstairs to meet Meng Huai.
When Meng Huai saw her come in, he asked her why she wasn't answering her phone. She said that Yan Qian couldn't reach her and had called him three times.
"Mingyue, are you dating Yanqian?"
Jiang Mingyue placed the apples she bought downstairs on the bedside table. "Did he tell you that?"
Meng Huai: "He didn't admit it himself, but I could tell from his voice that he called you Yueyue on purpose for me to hear. I could also tell that he was a little upset that I called you over."
Jiang Mingyue smiled upon hearing this, "I'm his girlfriend, it's normal for him to worry about me."
Meng Huai couldn't stand the nauseating sweetness of the young couple, and clicked his tongue twice. "I could tell he was interested in you back in the South Island. He's lucky. But what do you see in him?"
Meng Huai admitted that Yan Qian was good-looking and from a good family, and was barely a match for Jiang Mingyue. However, Jiang Mingyue was Qin Xue's apprentice, so he was also related to her and could be considered her brother-in-law.
Now that she knows they are dating, she doesn't like Yan Qian very much.
Jiang Mingyue answered directly, "He treats me very well and can clean up my messes."
As for why he accepted Yan Qian instead of Don Juan, the reason is actually quite simple, but it cannot be told to Meng Huai.
"Okay, then you should call him back right away."
“I’ll call him later and then I’ll come over and tell you that I’m leaving for Kebang tonight.”
"Brother Huai, don't worry, I will be quick and come back safely."
Meng Huai knew her abilities best. "Okay, then take care of yourself. If you feel something is wrong, remember to back out immediately. Remember, your own safety is the most important thing."
"I know, Brother Huai. I'm leaving now. You get some rest."
As soon as Jiang Mingyue left the ward, she took out her phone to call Yan Qian back, and the call was answered almost instantly.
"Yueyue, are you done with your work?"
On the other end of the phone, I could faintly hear the sounds of many people in a meeting, speaking fluent English; he must be meeting with overseas clients.
Her voice softened unconsciously, "Well, I'll be busy soon, so I can only give you fifteen minutes."
"Fifteen minutes is enough, is it convenient for video?"
"Can."
Jiang Mingyue stood downstairs in the inpatient building and video-called Yan Qian.
Yan Qian saw the environment around her: old buildings, dim streetlights, and many mosquitoes flying under the streetlights.
He was extremely distressed. "Yueyue, there are a lot of mosquitoes outside. Come inside quickly, let's chat by text."
"It's okay, I don't attract mosquitoes."
Yan Qian had already learned from Meng Huai what Jiang Mingyue needed to do. In public, he didn't discuss these sensitive matters, only caring about whether she was adjusting to the new environment.
Jiang Mingyue said everything was fine and even told him that she had seen her little apprentice at the hospital.
Yan Qian was unaware of Jiang Yi's existence. "When your apprentice comes to see you at the end of the year, I will prepare a gift for her."
"Okay, I'll thank you on her behalf."
The two chatted for a few more minutes, and Yan Qian said he would fly over to pick her up the day after tomorrow morning, reminding her to be careful.
At midnight, a heavy rain began to fall, and Jiang Mingyue braved the downpour to reach the Yuanjiang River, the largest river in Nanyuan.
She was wearing a black rainproof sweatshirt with a large raincoat over it, standing on the deserted riverbank, her figure ghostly and elusive.
A moment later, thunder rumbled in the night sky, and something flashed through the clouds before rushing toward the people standing on the shore.
Flames erupted from Jiang Mingyue's right palm, and with a light tap of her toes, she easily leaped onto the back of the dragon that was charging towards her!
When Longhuai saw Jiang Mingyue again, it was so excited that it pawed wildly and almost fell into the river. It was Jiang Mingyue who reminded it to stop, and then it carried her into the night sky.
Meanwhile, in the conference room of the Southwest Detachment.
Captain Wang and his team watched helplessly as the red dot on the surveillance screen flew higher and higher, approaching a thousand meters in altitude.
Someone whispered, "Captain Wang, did Miss Jiang attach the tracker to the drone?"
The man was immediately reprimanded: "According to airspace control requirements, the maximum altitude for civilian drones is 120 meters!"
As soon as he finished speaking, an eerie silence fell over the conference room.
If it's not a drone, then the only impossible answer is the answer itself.
That's Jiang Mingyue flying!
Everyone was stunned. Jiang Mingyue could fly?!
Meng Huai was also online. He coughed to draw everyone's attention back, "Mingyue is a human, not a god. She can't fly. Don't overthink it."
The crowd exchanged bewildered glances. No need for explanations; any explanation would just be a cover-up. If she can't fly, what is she using to fly? A bird? An eagle? It couldn't possibly be a dragon!
dragon!
People couldn't help but think of the dragon photographed by netizens in Huai County. If dragons really exist, and it just so happens to be Jiang Mingyue's hometown, then what if...?
Captain Wang was clever; he contacted Jiang Mingyue, "Hello? Is Miss Jiang there? Please respond if you receive this."
Jiang Mingyue did not turn on the camera; they could only see her coordinates on the map.
About two minutes later, an image suddenly appeared on the projection screen in the conference room, showing Jiang Mingyue's chin in the shot.
“I can hear you.”
The noise from the airflow was too loud, but her clear, cool voice came through the screen, calming the anxious hearts of everyone.
"Is Miss Jiang on the helicopter?"
That's what they said, but everyone knew it wasn't true. Private plane routes need to be reported in advance, not to mention that thunderstorms limit flight conditions.
Jiang Mingyue was afraid of scaring them, so she kept the camera focused on herself and kept patting Long Huai's big head with her right hand.
"No, I'm on the dragon's back."
Everyone in the conference room was stunned. They jumped up in fright, their faces filled with horror.
A dragon's back?! The dragon from the Chinese zodiac?! They must have heard correctly!
Author's Note: Hahaha [winking emoji]
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