Chapter 129

Jiang Wanrou woke up first.

After glancing around, she knew she was now in Yi Yuan.

Jiang Wanrou's gaze fell on Qin Xue, and she asked, "Waner?"

It's fine, in the Bing Fang beside, a caregiver has been arranged, no serious issue, she'll wake up soon.

Qin Xue said.

Only then did Jiang Wanrou relax.

"Shi Shei saved us?"

Jiang Wanrou asked.

"Qin Yang and an older man."

Qin Xue answered.

Hearing the name Qin Yang, Jiang Wanrou froze for a moment.

She obviously hadn't expected that Qin Yang would actually save her.

Jiang Wanrou was somewhat silent; after a while, she said, "Call Qin Yang and thank him on my behalf."

"Mom, I think this is a good opportunity; since Qin Yang is willing to save you, it shows he still has us family in his heart, maybe it can ease our relationship."

Qin Xue said somewhat excitedly.

Although Mom and sister were in a car accident, she really shouldn't be this happy.

But just thinking about easing things with Qin Yang, she couldn't help feeling happy.

Their family really owes Qin Yang an apology.

Jiang Wanrou didn't know what she was thinking; she nodded and said, "Then go ahead and call."

Qin Xue immediately took out her phone and dialed Qin Yang's number.

"What's up?"

The call connected, and Qin Yang's voice came through.

"Qin Yang, Mom knows it was you who saved him, and she wants to talk with you."

Qin Xue said somewhat excitedly.

She seemed to see a scene of the family reconciled as before.

At that moment, Qin Xue heard Qin Yang snort, then he said, "I'm not interested; don't misunderstand—I didn't save her because she's Jiang Wanrou. No matter who was in that car, even a stranger, I would save them; the point is saving people—do you get that?"

Having said that, Qin Yang didn't wait for Qin Xue to speak, continuing, "Forget it, you don't need to understand; please don't call to bother me anymore, don't disturb my life."

After Qin Yang finished speaking, he hung up.

Qin Xue stared, dumbfounded—how could this be?

She had thought this was a good chance to ease relations, never expecting Qin Yang to say such things.

"Alright, everything that needed to be said has been said; I'm hanging up."

Qin Yang ended the call.

"Mom..." Qin Xue called out.

Jiang Wanrou merely gave a self‑mocking smile and said, "Late‑coming affection is cheaper than grass; his reaction isn't surprising at all."

Qin Xue sighed.

Regarding this matter, she really didn't know what to say.

Trying to get through to Qin Yang is really too hard.

She had thought there might be some hope, but now it seems she was overthinking.

"Alright, you don't need to worry so much either; Mom will bear the consequences of her own mistakes, and now that she has you, that's enough."

Jiang Wanrou said.

As for Qin Yang, we won't bother him anymore—that's probably what he wants.

Qin Xue sighed.

Meanwhile, on Qin Yang's side, the call was hung up.

Ji Dou Dou lay in Qin Yang's arms, observing his expression; seeing that Qin Yang was unaffected at all, she relaxed.

"You really don't intend to acknowledge them?"

Ji Dou Dou asked.

Qin Yang smiled lightly and said easily, "There was never any feeling, so of course we don't need to acknowledge them."

"Mm, I'm worried you might soften for a moment."

Ji Dou Dou said with a laugh.

Qin Yang shook his head and sighed, "I'm overthinking it; I never lack familial affection or family warmth—why would I, at an age when I don't need parents, go looking for trouble for myself?"

"Aren't you hungry? Let's go get something to eat."

Qin Yang changed the subject.

Upon hearing about food, Ji Dou Dou's eyes lit up instantly.

"I want hot pot."

"No problem."

"Haidilao."

"Okay."

The two went to Haidilao.

To be honest, Haidilao's service is a bit better, but the broth is average and the sauces are somewhat lacking.

Qin Yang, anyway, didn't think it was that delicious.

However, Ji Dou Dou was eating, making 'nom nom' sounds.

She enjoyed her meal immensely, and wasn't afraid of gaining weight.

Cultivators have this benefit: no matter how much they eat, they won't gain weight, and can maintain their figure.

"Dou Dou? Is that you?"

Just then, an excited voice rang out.

Ji Dou Dou's expression stiffened, and she looked toward where the voice came from.

A neatly dressed young man was staring excitedly at Ji Dou Dou.

"Zhang Lai?"

Ji Dou Dou said, somewhat surprised.

This made Qin Yang raise his eyebrows—they actually knew each other; what was their relationship?

Zhang Lai walked over and said softly: "Subordinate Zhang Lai, I have seen the young lady."

"He is Zhang Lai, son of the Ji family's steward Uncle Zhang; back when the Ji family was wiped out, I thought he had also been killed, but I didn't expect he was still alive."

Ji Dou Dou said.

Zhang Lai's expression darkened, and he said bitterly: "I was playful back then, went elsewhere to play; when I returned, the Ji family had already been destroyed, and for that reason I escaped disaster."

So that's how it was.

Ji Dou Dou suddenly understood.

"Over these years, I've been investigating the truth behind the Ji family's destruction, and I have finally found some clues."

Zhang Lai said.

This moved Ji Dou Dou's heart, and she immediately asked: "What did you find?"

Zhang Lai glanced at Qin Yang.

Ji Dou Dou immediately said: "Don't worry, he's my man, absolutely trustworthy."

Hearing Ji Dou Dou's words, Zhang Lai's eyes dimmed, but he still said: "I have found out that the organization that destroyed the Ji family back then is called the Hunter Gods; they are very powerful, and I am almost able to locate their nest in Nan Cheng."

Qin Yang stared strangely at Zhang Lai and said: "The Hunter Gods actually still have a nest in Nan Cheng?"

"You also know about the Hunter Gods?"

Zhang Lai stared at Qin Yang, somewhat surprised.

Qin Yang ignored him, merely glancing at Ji Dou Dou.

Ji Dou Dou continued her questioning.

Zhang Lai then related everything he knew.

"Zhang Lai, thank you for doing so much for me."

Ji Dou Dou said.

Zhang Lai, however, grew solemn and said: "This is what I ought to do; if not for the Ji family, there would be no us father and son—my father was also killed by that pack of beasts from the Hunter Gods, and I want to avenge my father, not just the Ji family's grudge."

Ji Dou Dou nodded seriously.

"I am about to find the Hunter Gods' nest; when I do, I will inform the young lady."

"Fine, as long as you can locate the Hunter Gods' nest, we will have enough strength to destroy it."

Qin Yang gave a light smile.

Zhang Lai glanced at Qin Yang, somewhat dismissive, as if he completely disbelieved Qin Yang's words.

This made Ji Dou Dou prepare to say something.

Qin Yang, however, signaled her not to speak.

At that moment, Zhang Lai's phone notification sounded; he glanced at the two of them and said softly: "I have some leads; I need to go check them out personally, and after finishing this matter, I will report back to the young lady."

"Go ahead, but be extremely careful."

Ji Dou Dou reminded.

Zhang Lai Líqù.

Just as his silhouette completely disappeared, Ji Dou Dou suddenly asked: "Do you Xiāngxìn him?"

Without waiting for Qin Yang to speak, Ji Dou Dou directly said: "Anyway, I don't Xiāngxìn a single word."