Chapter 197: Fourteen Yangtze Alligators Have Escaped
Jiang Yuan saw Deng Rui walking over with a bag of vegetables and went to take it, “Mom, isn’t there a convenience store at the entrance of the villa area?”
“Your dad and I went inside for a look, but we couldn’t bring ourselves to buy anything.” Deng Rui looked shocked, “It’s too expensive, twenty-six yuan for two cherry tomatoes, nineteen yuan and nine jiao for a pound of bok choy hearts!”
Jiang Yuan smiled, “That’s normal, they’re selling organic vegetables.”
“I know, but I can’t accept these prices.” Deng Rui said as she put the vegetables and meat into the refrigerator, “Your dad and I drove our electric scooters to the nearby farmers’ market to buy them.”
Jiang Yuan pursed her lips and murmured, “It seems living in a villa is indeed quite inconvenient.”
Fu Xiaoxiao’s family needed several people to help with chores at their villa.
It seemed that without enough money, living in a villa was actually a source of pressure.
Why hasn’t 009 released any missions recently?
I really want to make money!
Deng Rui worried that Jiang Yuan would feel she was being discouraging, so she added with a smile, “Although it’s not as convenient, it’s comfortable to live in, and it sounds impressive when you tell people.”
“Yes,” Jiang Die also said with a smile, “Even Lan Mei and the others are very excited.”
“Of course,” Deng Rui looked back at the cats and dogs frolicking not far away, smiling so wide her eyes were squeezed into slits, “They are so clever.”
Jiang Yuan also looked over, thinking of the dogs at the animal protection organization.
“Sister, Mom, I want to discuss something with you.”
“What is it?” Deng Rui asked.
Jiang Die said softly, “Yuan Yuan, you go ahead.”
Jiang Yuan said, “We’re living in a villa now, so there’s enough space and two yards. I want to bring the stray dogs from Xingfu Jiayuan over to our home.”
Deng Rui frowned subconsciously, “Then there will be so much poop every day…”
Jiang Yuan smiled and said, “Mom, I want to hire someone to specifically take care of them, prepare their food, and clean up their poop.”
Deng Rui gave her a look, “Why waste money on that? Mom is retired now and has nothing to do.”
“I can’t let you get too tired,” Jiang Yuan still had eight million in her bank card, and as long as she didn’t spend recklessly, she could use it for a long time.
“Let’s not hire anyone for now, I’ll do it temporarily,” Deng Rui said, then added, “It would be good to hire someone for cleaning and cooking, your dad and I will pay their salary.”
She didn’t like doing housework.
Living in such a large place now, doing housework would be the death of her.
“Okay,” Jiang Yuan nodded, “Then I’ll pick them up tomorrow.”
Deng Rui closed the refrigerator door, “Alright.”
Jiang Die prepared the ingredients and was washing the cutting board, “Should we buy dog beds online first? The prices in physical stores are a bit high.”
“Sister, thanks for reminding me, I almost forgot,” Jiang Yuan clapped her hands, “We also need to buy more cat litter, to train them to bury their waste, so it won’t be too disgusting to clean up.”
Deng Rui asked with a smile, “Then can you train them to do housework?”
The next day, Jiang Yuan was supposed to go to the animal protection organization to pick up the dogs, but after lunch, she suddenly received a call from Wei Fangfei.
Fourteen Yangtze alligators had escaped from the crocodile enclosure at Linjin Wildlife Park. Currently, only two Yangtze alligators were found in the park, and the remaining twelve were missing.
Although Yangtze alligators are relatively gentle crocodiles and do not attack humans voluntarily, even so, under certain special circumstances, they still pose a threat and can be aggressive.
Wei Fangfei’s tone carried a hint of pleading, “Jiang Yuan, the director of Linjin Wildlife Park knows I know you, and he asked me to invite you to Linjin to help. Do you have time to go?”
Jiang Yuan knew the seriousness of the situation and immediately agreed, “Yes, give me the contact person’s phone number.”
“Thank you!” Wei Fangfei was extremely grateful, “Send me your location, and I’ll come to pick you up. We’ll set off together.”
“Okay.”
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Yuan sent her location to Wei Fangfei via WeChat and then sent a message to Si Heng to inform him.
As she was busy packing her clothes, her phone rang again.
It was Si Heng’s call.
“What’s wrong?” Jiang Yuan put the speakerphone on and placed it aside.
Si Heng’s tone was slightly serious, “Jiang Yuan, where are you now? I’ll have Xiao Xu accompany you.”
“I’m at home, Director Wei is coming to pick me up.”
“Alright, I’ll have Xiao Xu come to find you.”
“There’s no need to trouble Xiao Xu.”
“This is Bureau Chief Lou’s decision. You are a specially appointed talent, and your safety is very important.”
Since that was the case, Jiang Yuan didn’t refuse anymore, “Okay, I’ve moved. I’ll send Xiao Xu the new location again.”
Police Station.
Xiao Xu received the address sent by Jiang Yuan and couldn’t help but exclaim, “My goodness…”
“What’s wrong?” Meng Xiaokai looked over suspiciously.
Chen Ziqi and He Lewei propped their chins on their hands, looking curious.
Xiao Xu looked shocked, “Jiang Yuan has moved.”
“So what if she moved? Why are you reacting so strongly?” Meng Xiaokai’s fingers deftly spun a pen, teasing, “Don’t tell me she’s asking you to help her move?”
“No,” Xiao Xu shook her head.
Chen Ziqi asked, “Then why are you so surprised?”
Xiao Xu said, “She moved to East Bank Villa…”
“East Bank Villa, huh?” Meng Xiaokai said dismissively, “I thought she… Wait! You said Jiang Yuan moved into East Bank Villa?”
Xiao Xu nodded, “Yes!”
Meng Xiaokai suddenly stood up, his face full of disbelief.
He remembered the last time he went to the suburban villa in the north to investigate Su Wan’s matter. Jiang Yuan had said she was moving to East Bank Villa, and he had thought she was joking at the time, but he never expected…
“Jiang Yuan is actually a super rich woman! She’s been hiding it so well!” Chen Ziqi slapped the table and stood up, “If I had known, I would have pursued her!”
He Lewei said leisurely, “Actually, there’s a secret I’ve never told you guys, and that is I’ve had a crush on Jiang Yuan for a long time!”
“What a coincidence,” Meng Xiaokai shyly scratched his head, “We actually share the same secret.”
Xiao Xu’s lips twitched slightly, she was speechless to these people.
Si Heng walked out of the office, his deep, sharp dark eyes swept over the group, his tone indifferent, “Are you all very free?”
Meng Xiaokai and the others immediately pretended to be busy.
Si Heng looked at Xiao Xu and said lightly, “I’ll drive you to find Jiang Yuan.”
He had originally intended to arrange for someone to escort Xiao Xu, but after hearing their conversation just now, he changed his mind.
“Understood!” Xiao Xu immediately agreed.
After the two left, Meng Xiaokai stared at Si Heng’s retreating back and started discussing.
“Is the boss so free that he’s personally driving Xiao Xu to find Jiang Yuan?”
“Damn, the boss has sharp eyes, he realized Jiang Yuan was a rich woman long ago!”
“Do you think the boss likes being a kept man?”
“…”
A black Porsche slowly stopped in front of Villa Number 8.
Wei Fangfei hadn’t expected Jiang Yuan to live in East Bank Villa.
She sat in the back seat, lowered the car window, and looked out, a slight smile on her lips.
This girl was actually so capable, no wonder she refused the jewelry and cash she offered.
A police car suddenly stopped behind the Porsche.
Si Heng got out of the driver’s seat and walked to the Porsche’s door, his tone calm but serious, “Aunt Fang, take good care of her.”
