Chapter 298 - The Lan Family in Jingcheng City (2/2)
“Wait.”
The ancestor of the Lan family was not buried because he discovered a secret path in the Emperors’ Mausoleum and escaped. Due to being afraid of attracting attention, he had to stay in the shadows for the rest of his life.
“Wait a minute. The information indicates that he was rich.” He Shishi asked, “Did he steal the treasures in the mausoleum?”
Lil Xi shook his head. “No, the secret path he found was in the tomb that had been built before, because the Emperors’ Mausoleum was a tomb inside the tomb.
“He later returned to another unknown tomb and brought the treasures out.” Le Yi looked at the screen. “The country later figured out these things, but they could not find out the secrets of the tomb.”
A Miao nodded. “They said that the dragon vein of Country Hua has not been found yet. They suspect it is in the tomb.”
“Why don’t they ask the Lan family?” Ling Lang felt very confused. “According to the laws of Country Hua, even if people discovered a tomb in their own home, everything inside belongs to the country.”
What did people like to say?—”I want to hand you over to the country.” o(╯□╰)o
“It didn’t work.” A Miao repeated what the old man said. “They had talked to the Lan family before, but they didn’t admit anything. No matter how hard they pushed, they just said they didn’t know.”
Shen Xinglan’s face darkened. “Maybe they really don’t know.”
“I think so too.” A Miao curled her lip. “Then the old man said that they thought the Lan family might be telling the truth, but the clues about the dragon vein must be within the Lan family.”
He Shishi sneered. “Since they also believe that they don’t know, why do they have to continue the investigation?”
“I think it is because of this.” Lil Xi clicked on the computer. “50 years ago, the Lan family once gifted an antique gold plate to the people from the British Empire when they visited Country Hua at that time. Experts secretly identified it and suspected that it was from the dragon vein.
“So they thought even if the Lan family of this generation does not know where the dragon vein is, they must have something or some clues of the dragon vein.” Shen Xinglan sneered. “Since they could not find any proof in the Lan family, they have to use us.”
“But they are too naive.” Ling Lang shook her head. “For an influential family like the Lan family, how can they recognize A Miao hastily? Besides the DNA test, they will use the most advanced technology to recreate the adult appearance of the girl.”
A Miao looked at her. “Yes, after the re-creation… they found me among countless individuals.”
There were more than 20 people who looked like the girl after she grew up. They had considered all the aspects before they chose A Miao.
“As for the DNA test, they said they will handle it and I don’t have to worry about it.”
Shen Xinglan suddenly raised A Miao’s chin. “I said, you don’t have to go. I won’t let that happen.”
“Shen Xinglan!” A Miao held his hand. “It’s not just your problem. They have the evidence of me stealing things…”
He Shishi and Ling Lang were stunned. “Steal thing? What have you stolen?”
“Sorry. I didn’t tell you. I was the female thief that people talked about a few years ago…” A Miao scratched her head. “I didn’t mean to hide it from you. I just forgot to tell you.”
Ling Lang was surprised, but she soon calmed down. “No wonder that female thief suddenly disappeared and never showed up again.”
It turned out that she was married and had a child…
“A… Miao!” He Shishi looked at her with a grin. “Be honest, is there anything else you want to say?”
“No. Nothing else. I swear!” A Miao quickly waved her hand.
Le Yi sighed. “If you don’t go, they will arrest you and take you to jail.”
“I’m sure they will.” Ling Lang nodded. “These are the people who will sacrifice individuals for the sake of the country’s interest.”
Shen Xinglan tightly compressed his lips, and A Miao squeezed out a smile to comfort him. “See, I’m so unlucky that I resemble that girl. But I didn’t allow them to use me for nothing!”
“What did you do?”
A Miao glanced at the crowd proudly. “I told them that they have to promise me not to make difficulties for your organization, and whether or not I can help them, I will only stay there for three years!”
At first, she only wanted to spend one year there, but she was rejected because the Lan family would not trust her in a year.
“Also, they have to protect me.” A Miao said with feigned ease, “Don’t worry, guys.”
However, Shen Xinglan and the others all knew that once A Miao was exposed, the Lan family would not hesitate to get rid of her. As for those people who sent her… They could only pretend that they knew nothing, and would desperately make their hands clean.
“I repeat again, I won’t let you go.” Shen Xinglan picked A Miao up directly as he said, “It is not early. Let’s go to sleep.”
Seeing A Miao reveal a helpless smile on Shen Xinglan’s shoulder, the rest were all stunned, not knowing how to react until He Shishi broke the silence.
“What if we send A Miao away?” she asked. “We can help her sneak away, as long as it is not discovered by those people. She can hide and come back when they’ve stopped looking for her.”
Ling Lang glanced at her and said, “Don’t forget that A Miao is not alone. We still have to protect Shen Xinglan’s organization. If A Miao were to run, those people would turn against him.”
“They are too shameless!” He Shishi yelled, “Why? B*stards!”
“I have told you. For those people, as long as they can achieve their goals, they will not worry about sacrificing anything. Even their own people and their loved ones can be sacrificed, let alone other people.”
Le Yi wiped his glasses clean and said, “Let’s go home first. We will figure it out.”