Chapter 223: Chapter 223: Do You Know That Woman’s True Identity?

In this era without a heavenly eye, many things are much easier to get done.

Xu Qinghuan could have gone alone, which would have been more convenient, but Jiang Xingye keeps an eye on her at all times. Plus, after ingesting the Bone Tempering and Muscle Strengthening Pill, his senses are much sharper than ordinary people, making him hard to deceive.

The two tried to move to unpopulated areas, and after about an hour, they took the opportunity when the patrol passed by to climb over the outer wall.

Once inside the courtyard, where many people lived, the two were cautious in the middle of the night, avoiding all eyes, and sneaked to the backyard of the villa where the Jiang Family lived.

They climbed in from the backyard again, where the wall was much lower.

However, given Jiang Zhenguo’s status, there were still guards stationed, but luckily Jiang Xingye and Xu Qinghuan were physically fit, and Jiang Xingye’s skills in night operations were comparable to a fierce beast. Even though he was close to Xu Qinghuan, she couldn’t sense his presence.

“I’ll distract those two,” Jiang Xingye said as he noticed two people stationed at the back door, making it impossible for them to enter the house unnoticed.

Xu Qinghuan grasped Jiang Xingye’s strong wrist and gently shook her head. She threw something ball-like at the two guards. With a bang, it landed, and a smoke grenade erupted, causing the two to sway, close their eyes, and fall to the ground.

Jiang Xingye hurried over, stepped over the two, pushed open the back door, and led Xu Qinghuan inside.

Xu Qinghuan handed him a sedative, and Jiang Xingye dispersed it in the various rooms on the first floor before heading upstairs, while Xu Qinghuan went straight to the study on the first floor.

Previously, she and Jiang Xingye had come together, so she was familiar with the path.

The study door was locked, but that didn’t trouble Xu Qinghuan. She took out a wire, fiddled with it a little, and the door opened.

The study contained hidden secrets. As described in the book, Xu Qinghuan found a vase on the bookshelf, turned it three times left and three times right, and the bookshelf slowly moved aside, revealing a passage leading underground.

Xu Qinghuan threw another smoke bomb down before descending the stairs after the smoke cleared.

Below was an extravagantly decorated room, with a pot of tea on the large rosewood table still warm to the touch.

Xu Qinghuan found what she needed in a drawer, a stack of letters folded neatly. The edges of the paper were frayed, indicating the owner often revisited them.

One envelope contained several photos, mostly solo pictures, though two were of pairs. One showed a man and a woman standing side by side, the man unmistakably Jiang Zhenguo when he was young. The woman was petite, with a delicate face and sweet looks, seemingly implausible to be a spy.

But this was indeed what Xu Qinghuan was looking for. She quickly put it into a space.

Behind the desk was a row of bookshelves that seemed empty.

But when Xu Qinghuan went behind the shelves, she found rows of rosewood boxes. Upon opening them, she discovered, oh my, boxes of gold bars, boxes of jewelry, boxes of antique books and paintings. In one box were silver dollars, another held large denominations, and some contained financial notes.

Xu Qinghuan didn’t hesitate and transferred everything into the space.

Just as she came out, she saw Jiang Xingye coming down.

“Did you find it?” Jiang Xingye asked nervously.

Xu Qinghuan nodded. They went up together, restored the bookshelf, and closed the study door, sneaking out through the front door.

Jiang Zhenguo had a good night’s sleep. Over the last two years, he’s often been plagued by insomnia, restless nights, waking frequently. Even when he slept, he’d have chaotic dreams. A sleep like last night, without waking or dreaming, was unheard of.

As usual, he went out the door, and the housekeeper was already busy in the kitchen and even greeted him.

Jiang Zhenguo, in good spirits, had a pleasant disposition and even joked with the housekeeper before entering the study.

As usual, after a while, the housekeeper prepared breakfast, and he came out to eat, browsing the newspaper at the dining table, then changed into a military uniform, ready to go to work.

The phone rang, and the housekeeper hurried over to answer, covering the receiver, “It’s your call!”

Jiang Zhenguo frowned and approached to answer. Upon hearing the voice on the other end, his brow furrowed even deeper.

“Grandfather, it’s Jiang Chengxu. I know a secret even you don’t know. Would you like to hear it?”

After all, this is his grandson. Jiang Zhenguo held back some impatience, “Chengxu, you were such an obedient child when you were little. I regret not bringing you to Yan City then, but leaving you with your parents. Look at you, daring to say such things to your grandfather.”

Jiang Chengxu said, “Grandfather, it’s not too late to bring me to Yan City now. With me by your side, I assure you’ll be even stronger.”

Jiang Zhenguo shook his head helplessly, “Chengxu, you’re now in the countryside. If you wish, you can achieve greatness in rural areas too. The Jiang Family men can make a career anywhere.

Your father is doing well on the farm. You should receive your education well there, and one day we will certainly meet again.”

After speaking, he intended to hang up. Jiang Chengxu hurriedly said, “Grandfather, do you know Zheng Qianxia’s true identity?”

Jiang Zhenguo was shocked, “What did you say?”

In the morning, Xu Qinghuan and Jiang Xingye got up, and the driver Lao Wen arrived, taking them to the general hospital’s cafeteria to have breakfast. Xu Qinghuan first went to check on Huo Zui in his ward.

Huo Chi had already arrived, and was talking to Huo Zui about the family recognizing Xu Qinghuan as a foster daughter yesterday, “Brother, you wouldn’t believe how grandma almost rejected us, blaming mom for not having us as daughters. Seriously, can that be blamed on us?”

“Have you bought the house?” Huo Zui asked with a touch of melancholy.

“Yes, can you believe Qinghuan has so much money? Four thousand yuan, she didn’t even blink while taking it out. Apparently, aside from scamming a thousand yuan from you, she’s deceived many others…”

Xu Qinghuan opened the door, overhearing, and gently coughed, “Huo Chi, who are you accusing of deception?”

Huo Chi jumped in fright, turning angry with embarrassment, “Xu Qinghuan, who are you calling? Forgotten your status? Remember, I’m older than you, you have to call me brother; try calling me by my name again!”

Xu Qinghuan ignored him, walked over, and looked down at the amused Huo Zui, “Huo Camp Commander, honestly, did I swindle you out of a thousand yuan?”

Huo Zui couldn’t help but laugh, his voice carried amusement, “No, I didn’t say that.”

Even if he were to give a thousand yuan to her freely, he’d be willing.

Back then, this savings certificate was originally intended for her, and once he gave it away, he never planned on retrieving it. After all those years of savings, at that moment, it finally felt like it was worth earning.

Just, she ultimately didn’t give him that chance.

Xu Qinghuan reached out to Huo Chi, “Yesterday, the medicine money for grandma and grandpa, one thousand each, give it to me!”

Huo Chi reached into his pocket, halfway through pulling it out, he realized, “No, why should I pay for grandma and grandpa’s medicine if you’re treating them? Why don’t you ask mom and dad for money?”

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