About half an hour later, Jiang Longcheng returned to the room.
As soon as he walked in, Jiang Longcheng said with a relaxed expression, “My second older brother just called. He said the case has been solved!”
“How did it go?”
“According to the robbers’ confessions, they have no connection to that kid, and those little bastards don’t even know me—the robbery was just a spur-of-the-moment decision!” Jiang Longcheng said.
“So, that kid really is something special?” Ye Jianhua said thoughtfully.
“Yeah, that kid is definitely a bit of a mystery!”
Thinking back to the words Li Yi had spoken when they first met, Jiang Longcheng was secretly shocked.
He remembered last night’s events all too clearly. He could tell those thugs weren’t just trying to scare him—they were genuinely out to kill him.
They’d attacked with brutal ferocity, striking with all their might with every blow.
If Li Yi hadn’t shown up in time, he might very well have died at the hands of those bastards.
In other words, if Li Yi hadn’t stepped in last night, everything he’d said earlier would have come true.
“Old Jiang, do you think there really are fortune-tellers in this world who can predict the future with absolute certainty…?” Ye Jianhua asked in a low voice.
“I definitely wouldn’t have believed it before, but now…”
At that point, Jiang Longcheng suddenly fell silent; he wasn’t sure whether he believed it or not.
Believe it, but all those years of education told him it made no sense!
But if he didn’t believe, this had just happened to him!
Conflict, turmoil!
Jiang Longcheng didn’t even know what his state of mind was right now—it was just incredibly complicated!
Ye Jianhua and Jiang Longcheng had grown up together since childhood and knew him inside out. Seeing him like this, how could he not understand what was on his mind?
After a long silence, he suddenly said with a hint of panic, “Old Jiang, if that kid really has what it takes, I’m in big trouble!”
“What’s wrong?”
“Don’t you remember what that kid said over dinner the other day?”
“I wasn’t paying attention. What about it…?”
Suddenly, Jiang Longcheng remembered something and said, “You aren’t thinking about going to jail, are you?”
“Yeah!”
“No way. Even though the old patriarch of the Ye family is gone, every one of your uncles and elders is a powerhouse with immense influence. As long as you don’t go too far, who would dare to convict you?” Jiang Longcheng said.
“That may be true, but that guy is way too creepy!”
Ye Jianhua continued, “Remember when he called you a ‘short-lived ghost’ a few days ago? We didn’t take it seriously then either. But who would’ve thought that right here in Beijing, someone would actually try to rob you, Jiang Longcheng, in broad daylight—and even attempt to kill you?”
This time, Jiang Longcheng fell silent. Yes, that guy’s actions were truly beyond belief—they defied all logic.
Especially since that guy had actually concluded that his older brother was already dead just from a small spot on his brow—and had even accurately predicted that his brother’s death would occur within the next three years. With all that, it was hard not to believe him!
“Come on, come with me for a bit!” Jiang Longcheng said suddenly.
“Where to?”
“To meet that kid!”
“Um… Bro, your injuries…”
Before Ye Jianhua could finish, Jiang Longcheng cut him off: “They’re just superficial wounds. Once they’re bandaged up, I’ll be fine!”
“I’m fine, but you should still let Auntie know first. If she says it’s okay for you to go out, I’ve got no objections!” Ye Jianhua said.
“Stop nagging!”
Jiang Longcheng immediately had Ye Jianhua help him get dressed, then walked out the door.
In the kitchen, Jiang’s mother was preparing ingredients. Her son had lost a lot of blood yesterday, so the doctor had told her to put extra effort into his meals to help him recover!
However, when she looked up, she saw that her son was already fully dressed and putting on his shoes—it looked like he was about to head out!
“Mom, I’m going out for a bit!”
“Are you out of your mind? You just had your IV removed and you’re already heading out? What if your wound reopens?” Jiang’s mother said, both exasperated and angry.
“Mom, my injury isn’t as bad as you think. Aside from a little pain, I’m fine!” Jiang Longcheng said.
“Nonsense! You passed out yesterday, and now you say you’re fine…”
“Mom, I have to go out right now!” Jiang Longcheng said with a serious expression.
It was rare for Jiang’s mother to see her youngest son speak to her with such gravity, and her tone softened immediately, though she still frowned. “What’s so urgent? Can’t you wait until your injury heals?”
“Mom, you know I was rescued yesterday, but you might not know that my savior was detained by those guys at the police station for over ten hours. I have to go apologize to him!”
“Didn’t your father send your second brother to handle it…”
“Hmph, don’t you know what kind of temper my second brother has? He’s so stuck-up, as if everyone has ulterior motives toward our family.”
Jiang Longcheng continued, “My second older brother just told me he got the guy released from the police station, but the guy wouldn’t even speak to him!”
“There’s no need to go there right now. No, dxmbang, you stay home and rest. I’ll have your dad go thank the person!” Jiang’s mother still didn’t want her son to go out.
“What’s my dad supposed to do there? Intimidate them? Fine, just stay out of this. The person who saved me isn’t just anyone!”
“Killing someone—and that’s not extraordinary?”
In Mrs. Jiang’s eyes, few people could claim to be “no ordinary person” in front of the Jiang family, so she was naturally curious.
“I’ll explain everything to you when I get back!”
With that, Jiang Longcheng led Ye Jianhua out the door, leaving only a worried-looking Mrs. Jiang behind!
…….
Meanwhile, Li Yi arrived at a state-run restaurant with a few of his younger brothers. They ordered a few small dishes and began to eat.
Over the meal, the group chatted about village affairs.
It had been four days since they left Nianzishan Village, and they had no idea how things were back home.
Li Yi missed home too, but mostly he missed Tang Xue.
After spending several months together, a bond had formed between them.
Tang Xue had gone from resisting him to passively accepting him, and now she fully accepted him; her heart and soul were completely imprinted with his mark.
If they hadn’t come to the capital completely unprepared, with no idea what the situation was like, he would have really wanted to bring her along.
Besides that, Li Yi also wanted to know if his brother-in-law and the others had returned from the pastures with the cattle and sheep!
He had shelled out over 40,000 yuan for this venture, and if things went wrong, the losses would be substantial.
More importantly, this batch of livestock wasn’t just about the villagers’ income in Nianzi Mountain Village—it also held the key to his own success in Beijing.
He also wanted to know how things were going with Long Zhanjun and Li Yeqiao; barring any surprises, his shop should be up and running soon.
However, he couldn’t stay in Beijing for an extended period, so he needed someone to stay behind and keep an eye on things.
As things stood, only Long Zhanjun and Li Yeqiao were capable of doing so.
Unfortunately, one had to take care of his family, and the other was embroiled in legal troubles—so he’d have to wait!
Fortunately, the house hadn’t been rented yet, and even if it were, renovations and customizing the tableware and kitchenware would take some time, so there was no rush for now!
They chatted over their meal, and by the time they finished, it was nearly 2:30.
Li Yi was feeling a bit sleepy, so he immediately led Dongzi and the others out of the restaurant and back to their rental apartment.
Although there were no beds or blankets in the detention cell last night, and it was quite damp, Li Yi hadn’t slept soundly.
When he woke up today, his back felt a bit stiff, so he decided to go back and get a good night’s sleep; he’d deal with everything else after he woke up.
But just as they reached the courtyard gate, they saw a jeep parked there, with two men standing beside it—none other than Jiang Longcheng and Ye Jianhua.