Chapter 142 We Are Just Friends (2/2)
Jiang Quanyu looked at the whale squirting water up and frowned. ”It's here every day?”
”It was here when I came this afternoon anyway.” A Miao threw a fish into the sea. ”I don't know about the other times.”
With a deep gaze, Jiang Quanyu cast a meaningful look at the beluga before he left.
He stayed on the island for a day, and before leaving, he asked A Miao, ”Have you been feeling better recently?”
A Miao, smiling happily and nodding, was helping him pack fresh shrimp-paste made by Aunt Zhang. ”Yes, the doctor came to check me last week and said that my resistance had basically recovered.”
”Do you want to continue studying?” Jiang Quanyu asked her. ”I can help you apply for remote learning.”
”Really?” A Miao rubbed her hands happily. ”Will it be very troublesome?”
Jiang Quanyu looked at her with amusement. ”Yes, then you can forget it.”
”Don't!” A Miao curled her lip and said, ”You have said it and you must keep your word.”
”Haha, wait for me to arrange it for you.”
When Jiang Quanyu left the island by plane, he looked down at the sea area where the beluga whale was found.
”Master, we have checked. The whale did only appear at that time.”
Jiang Quanyu frowned. ”Normally, where is the fish?”
”That is not clear, but the path of its travels should be not far from here.” His subordinate gave him a look. ”Why don't we dive down and follow it?”
”No.” Jiang Quanyu wanted to think. ”Check the nearby islands.”
Soon afterward, Jiang Quanyu received a few more pieces of information.
”There are five islands with owners nearby, and we have found the owners of four of them.” His subordinate drew out one of the pages and showed it to him. ”This one was not found.”
Jiang Quanyu stared at the green island in the photo and said, ”Don't look there.”
He knew that many criminals liked to use small islands as their base camp, and if they crossed the line by accident, the aftermath would be very troublesome.
”The beluga whale was raised by the owner of this island.” The subordinate added, ”We found it moving near the island, so we checked it out. The workers on the island said it was the owner's.”
Not knowing why, Jiang Quanyu was inexplicably relieved to see the result.
”Don't worry about it, I guess it went to eat fish near our island.”
His subordinate nodded, wanting to speak but were stopped by his expression.
Jiang Quanyu gave him a look. ”Is there anything else?”
”Master, your father asked you to come back.”
”When?” Jiang Quanyu took out his cell phone, and sure enough, there was a missed phone call on it.
At Old Jiang's house—
”Quanyu!” A tall beauty stood under the eaves and smiled at him. ”You're back!”
”Xiao Yue?” Jiang Quanyu asked, ”Why are you in my house?”
Xiao Yue, dressed in a well-cut professional outfit and walking with a full aura, approached Jiang Quanyu and said, ”Just passing by. I've come to see Uncle Jiang.”
”Is it...” Jiang Quanyu looked in her eyes. ”Go in!”
On the sofa of the sitting room, an old man sat in a Tang suit, who looked as if he could still live for a long time, in both complexion and facial features.
”Dad!” Jiang Quanyu sat opposite him and said, ”Why are you looking for me so urgently?”
Jiang Sheng looked at his only son and was extremely satisfied, but he still said with a straight face, ”I can't call you back unless it's important?”
”Who are you attacking?” Jiang Quanyu laughed. ”Don't lose your temper. Or my mother will complain.”
Jiang Sheng glared at him and turned to smile at Xiao Yue. ”Xiao Yue, go to the kitchen and see if your aunt's meal is ready. We are all hungry!”
”OK, Uncle Jiang!” Knowing that the father and son had to talk, Xiao Yue nodded and left.
Jiang Sheng lowered his voice. ”Is the woman named A Miao in good health?”
”No!” Jiang Quanyu took a glance at his eyes. ”Why are you asking about her?”
”Nonsense, your soul has been taken away by that girl. I have to ask!” Jiang Sheng gave him a look and his face became serious. ”You can't take her seriously. You know her status.”
Jiang Quanyu said lightly, ”She is my friend.”
”Come on!” Jiang Sheng moved the walnuts in his hand. ”Don't say I didn't remind you that the purpose of your visit to China was for Shen Xinglan. Don't make trouble. Also, Xiao Yue has liked you from an early age. We and the Xiao family are the perfect match.”
Jiang Quanyu gave his father a quick look. ”I don't like her.”
”How do you know if you haven't tried?” Jiang Sheng stared at him. ”Stay a few more days this time and get along well with Xiao Yue.”
”OK! It's time for dinner!” A luxuriously dressed woman approached in a hurry. ”Have you lectured your son again?” She gave Jiang Sheng a pat and held out her hand to Jiang Quanyu. ”Come, leave your father alone. Let's eat!”
Xiao Yue followed, watching Jiang Quanyu's eyes sweep around, and smiled slightly at him. When he turned and went to the dining room, her eyes flashed with disappointment.