Chapter 236: The Fang Family

After finishing breakfast, Chen Che set off to keep his appointment.

Like a virtuous wife, Jiang Lan attended to Chen Che as he dressed neatly and personally escorted him to the entryway.

"I forgot to ask, is it dangerous for you to go investigate the case with the people from the Justice Patrol Bureau?"

Before he left, Jiang Lan clung to Chen Che's neck, reluctant to let go, and asked.

"When have I ever been afraid of danger?"

Chen Che also wrapped his arms around Jiang Lan's waist and replied.

Jiang Lan smiled, tilted her head to look at Chen Che for a moment, and said, "Come to think of it, you really are quite mysterious. Even now, I don't know what it is you're actually trying to do."

Chen Che smiled and responded, "You will know."

Chen Che pulled Jiang Lan into his arms, patted her back, and said, "I'm off."

Jiang Lan held onto him and wouldn't let go, asking in a low voice, "Are you... coming back tonight?"

Chen Che was slightly stunned and asked in return, "Do you want me to come?"

Jiang Lan's face flushed: "You know the answer, yet you still ask."

Chen Che laughed: "We'll see. If there's nothing major, I will come."

Jiang Lan nodded happily: "Then I'll wait for you to come back, and I'll show you my eighteen styles of martial arts again!"

"Are you addicted now?"

Chen Che teased: "It's a pity that all your eighteen styles of martial arts were defeated."

"That's just because you're too strong, but I won't admit defeat so easily! If we go a few more rounds, I'll definitely be able to beat you!"

Jiang Lan lifted her chin, looking provocative.

"Smack!"

Chen Che gave a firm pat to her very elastic backside and said, "Don't provoke me, or be careful, or I might just execute you on the spot!"

"Who's afraid of you!"

Jiang Lan stared into Chen Che's eyes, two blushes appearing on her cheeks.

Chen Che chuckled: "I'm afraid of you, alright? Fine, I'll definitely come back when I have time. Now that the Qibao Association can't reopen in time and Shen Qi is busy with the Scorpion Society's affairs, I really don't have anywhere else to go if I don't come to you."

Jiang Lan's smile deepened as she said, "Mm-hmm, then hurry off, and stay safe."

Chen Che pinched her pointed chin one last time, forcibly suppressed the heat in his heart, opened the door, and left.

Jiang Lan was in a great mood, but as she turned around, she found Jiang Kui standing behind her with a look of disgust.

"Sis, you two are so gross!"

Jiang Kui said.

"Get lost!"

Jiang Lan shot him a glare, but she wasn't actually angry.

Jiang Lan walked into the kitchen to clear the dishes, and Jiang Kui followed her in, asking, "Sis, what's the situation with you two?"

"It's exactly the situation you saw."

Jiang Lan said frankly.

"Then when did you start?"

Jiang Kui asked again.

"Yesterday."

"………"

Jiang Kui stared at Jiang Lan for a long while, then asked, "You didn't just give yourself to him because he saved us yesterday, did you?"

"What nonsense are you spouting?"

Jiang Lan shot him a look and said, "I like him, that's why I'm willing to be with him. Besides, do you think your sister is that kind of casual person?!"

That was actually the truth.

In the years since Scorpion passed away, Jiang Lan's reputation as the Beauty Scorpion had grown, and many men wanted to offer themselves up to be a guest of the underground Empress of Jinling.

Yet Jiang Lan's attitude toward these people had always been the same: the further away they stayed, the better.

And yet, in the end, Chen Che had captured her heart, and the renowned Beauty Scorpion had even begun acting like a doting little wife in front of him.

Just imagine, if those people from before knew this, they'd be so angry they'd vomit blood!

Jiang Kui felt a thousand emotions in his heart, which finally turned into a sigh, and he said in an old-fashioned tone, "That's fine, then. Chen Che has good character and is capable, too. He's even sincere toward us; it's truly not bad that you're with him."

"I think so too."

Jiang Lan said, her face full of smiles.

Jiang Kui looked at her as if she were hopeless and said, "Sis, you've fallen way too deep! You can't even pull yourself out after just one night?"

"Get lost!"

Jiang Lan's face flushed again: "What do you know?! Stop talking nonsense!"

Jiang Kui clicked his tongue: "I was wondering why you were so abnormal today, wearing that kind of nightgown and putting on makeup early in the morning, and even cooking yourself—it turns out it was all for Chen Che.

A woman in love, I understand, that's nothing, but you actually ignored your cute little brother and even teased me along with Chen Che? Am I just a part of your play? You guys are really heartless!"

Jiang Kui beat his chest and stomped his feet: "Do you know how much damage you've caused to my young, innocent heart?!"

"I'm happy, so what?"

Jiang Lan rolled her eyes at him: "For your sister's happy life, can't you be a tool for once?"

"I suppose I can..."

Jiang Kui suddenly remembered what happened yesterday morning and asked, "He didn't sleep in your room all day yesterday, did he?"

"Why are you prying?"

Jiang Lan didn't want to deal with him, "I'm going to go check on Xiao Guo."

Jiang Kui grabbed her and advised her meaningfully: "Sister, if brother-in-law comes again, you two should go stay upstairs. The soundproofing downstairs isn't very good. I'm an adult so it doesn't matter, but Xiao Guo is still young, and it's not a good influence on her."

"You brat, are you asking for a beating?!"

Jiang Lan's face flushed red, her willow-leaf eyebrows stood up, and she raised her hand, ready to strike.

Jiang Kui, however, slipped away in a flash at this moment, and before hiding in the inner room, he didn't forget to add one last piece of advice: "Listen to me, that way you two won't have to hold back."

"Get out of here, quick!"

Jiang Lan roared in shame and anger.

………

Chen Che arrived at the agreed-upon coffee shop, and Tang Ying was already waiting inside.

Seeing Chen Che, she immediately stood up and waved, her face beaming with a joyful smile.

Chen Che walked over and sat down in front of her.

Tang Ying looked him over carefully, nodded with satisfaction, and said: "Not bad, the taste of this outfit is very good!"

Chen Che lowered his head to take a look; this suit was something Jiang Lan had specifically had her subordinates buy early in the morning.

Because the two of them had delayed time with their exercise, the outfit wasn't perfect in the rush, and it felt a bit awkward at the shoulders and cuffs when worn, but overall it looked quite good.

Especially when paired with Chen Che's face, it gave people a completely eye-catching feeling.

"Tell me, what kind of mission requires me to dress up specially?"

Chen Che asked.

"Can you not talk about cases when you're with me?"

Tang Ying pouted, unhappy, "Besides, I helped you with such a big favor last time, and you didn't even thank me once!"

Chen Che scratched his head, discovering he really had no way to deal with this woman, and said: "………Thank you."

Tang Ying was clearly unsatisfied; she turned her face toward Chen Che, stretched out her neck, and closed her eyes.

Chen Che was stunned. This woman's intention was already very obvious: verbal thanks were not enough, and thanks with actual action were needed.

And Tang Ying seemed to have determined that Chen Che would definitely be concerned about the case's situation, so she wasn't in a hurry, instead maintaining her posture and waiting with her eyes closed.

Chen Che looked around, then took a sip of coffee but didn't swallow it, instead feeding it to Tang Ying mouth-to-mouth.

"Gulp, gulp……"

After finishing the cup, Tang Ying still felt a bit unsatisfied, looking at Chen Che with glowing eyes: "How about we order another cup?"

"My dear ancestor, please just talk about the real business."

Chen Che said with a bitter face.

Tang Ying seemed to enjoy the sight of Chen Che being thwarted; her smile was bright, and she licked her sexy red lips, saying: "After the bar last time, we followed the clues based on the people we caught. In the end, we not only found the source of the drug sales but also found the possible origin of the raw materials for those defective Pills."

"Origin of the raw materials?"

Chen Che frowned and asked: "Where is it?"

"A Martial Dao family, the Fang Family."

Tang Ying said.

………

An unknown location.

Vermilion Bird sat cross-legged on a stone stool, crimson internal energy swirling around; the temperature in the surroundings gradually climbed as the internal energy circled, and the air even became murky and unbearable.

After ten breaths, Vermilion Bird finished the technique, spread out a palm like a withered tree, and let her gaze fall on her palm, muttering to herself: "One step left, just a little bit more! Chen Che, once my divine art is perfected, no matter what secrets you have, I will kill you and send your whole family to reunite!"

At this moment, the stone door of the Secret Chamber opened, and a masked attendant walked in and reported: "My Lord, the Fang Family has been processing discarded raw materials into tablets for sale, which has already attracted the attention of the Jinling Patrol Bureau."

"That bunch of trash from the Fang Family, they can't even handle such a small matter well!"

Vermilion Bird narrowed her eyes, her gaze sharp: "Make arrangements; I will go to the Fang Family in person tonight."

"Yes."

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