Chapter 105: She Might Seek Revenge On Humans Everywhere
The middle-aged woman recognized Jiang Yuan and took the initiative to greet her, “Hello there.”
“Hello.” Jiang Yuan nodded slightly, her gaze falling on the curly-haired cat in the woman’s arms, “What a lovely kitten.”
The middle-aged woman, wearing a light green qipao and a white fur stole over her shoulders, gracefully stroked the curly-haired cat’s back and smiled, “It’s lovely, but also very mischievous.”
“It looks fun.” Jiang Yuan had no intention of continuing the conversation with the middle-aged woman and politely said, “We have things to attend to, so we won’t bother you with your stroll.”
“Okay.” The middle-aged woman nodded at her and said gently, “When you’re done, if you don’t mind, you can come to my place for a cup of coffee.”
“Thank you.” Jiang Yuan thanked her and left.
After walking a distance, Xiao Xu curiously asked, “Jiang Yuan, do you know that woman from just now?”
“No.” Jiang Yuan shook her head and explained, “I just went to her house yesterday to investigate.”
“She’s quite enthusiastic, isn’t she?” Meng Xiaokai grumbled.
Jiang Yuan agreed, “I also think her enthusiasm is a bit strange.”
Hearing this, Xiao Xu looked back and found that the middle-aged woman was looking in their direction. Perhaps seeing her look back, the woman even waved at her.
“Oh my goodness.” Xiao Xu gasped, “She kept staring at our backs, it’s so creepy.”
Meng Xiaokai feigned humor, “Is she looking at me because I’m handsome?”
Xiao Xu and Jiang Yuan both fell silent.
Meng Xiaokai stopped walking and said indignantly, “Hey, why aren’t you guys saying anything? Am I not telling the truth?”
Xiao Xu glanced at him, “Let’s get to work, stop dreaming.”
Meng Xiaokai: “…”
The corners of Jiang Yuan’s lips curved slightly, finding both of them very amusing.
There weren’t many small animals nearby, and after searching for a long time, they finally found a crow in the green area near the back door of the villa.
And it was a tsundere crow.
Jiang Yuan and the others spoke to it several times and even offered it food to tempt it, but it only glanced at them from a branch without any other reaction.
“What’s going on?” Xiao Xu asked, bewildered, “Why isn’t it responding to us?”
Meng Xiaokai rubbed his chin with two fingers and analyzed, “Could it be deaf?”
Jiang Yuan shook her head, “I don’t know.”
The crow perched on the branch, hearing the humans spreading rumors about it, glared indignantly, “Ptooey, you’re the ones who are deaf! Crow-crow has excellent hearing!”
Jiang Yuan: “…”
“It spoke!” Xiao Xu exclaimed excitedly.
Meng Xiaokai asked curiously, “What is it chattering about?”
Jiang Yuan: “It says its hearing is very good.”
Meng Xiaokai looked skeptical, “Very good? Then why didn’t it respond when we talked to it for so long?”
“Hmph!” The crow snorted lightly, “Why should I bother with you foolish humans! We crows are clearly auspicious, yet you humans call us birds of ill omen. Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey!”
It was clear that this crow had a lot of opinions about humans.
Jiang Yuan said gently, “I apologize for misunderstanding you crows for so long.”
“I don’t want to talk to you.” The crow flapped its wings and flew to a higher branch, its attitude of refusing communication very clear.
Jiang Yuan pressed her lips together, looking up at it, “Then what will it take for you to talk to me?”
“Eek?” The crow belatedly reacted, “You can actually understand what I’m saying?”
“Yes.” Jiang Yuan nodded, and then continued, “Beautiful crow, I know you are sacred birds of good news, symbolizing auspiciousness and wisdom.”
She thought that liking compliments must be a common trait among both humans and animals.
“Oh my goodness!” The crow’s black eyes widened, and it said with extreme surprise, “You are truly a discerning human! You are different from those humans who despise us.”
After speaking, the crow flapped its black wings and slowly flew down, finally circling in front of Jiang Yuan.
“You are a discerning human, and I am willing to communicate with you.”
“Thank you for believing in me.” Jiang Yuan’s eyes curved slightly, and she extended her hand to it.
The crow perched on the space between her thumb and forefinger, looking at her curiously, “Beautiful human girl, did something trouble you just now?”
“We have encountered a bit of trouble.” Jiang Yuan said, introducing herself, “My name is Jiang Yuan, and I am a special consultant for the criminal investigation team. These two are my colleagues, Xiao Xu and Xiao Kai.”
The crow glanced at Xiao Xu and Meng Xiaokai, puffed out its chest, and said, “My name is Yi Ya, and I am a gentle, beautiful, lovely, and generous crow.”
Jiang Yuan relayed its self-introduction to the two.
Meng Xiaokai struggled to suppress a smile and muttered, “It’s a narcissistic crow.”
“What is this human boy saying?” Yi Ya stared at Meng Xiaokai vigilantly.
Jiang Yuan: “He says your name is very nice.”
Yi Ya was then satisfied and said, “Of course, my grandfather gave me this name.”
“Is your home around here?” Jiang Yuan asked.
“Of course not.” Yi Ya shook its head, its tone tinged with sadness, “I’m just here to visit a relative. He’s not feeling well and may leave this beautiful world soon.”
Jiang Yuan: “Is your relative also a crow?”
Yi Ya: “No, my relative is an owl.”
Jiang Yuan’s gaze brightened, “Do you know Owl Tutu?”
“You know Tutu?” Yi Ya was somewhat surprised, its sharp cry suddenly rising, “He’s my cousin! I’m here today to visit his grandfather.”
An owl is a crow’s cousin?
Jiang Yuan couldn’t figure out how a crow and an owl could be relatives.
But this wasn’t the question she should be curious about right now.
Jiang Yuan put away her curiosity and pressed, “What happened to Tutu’s grandfather?”
“He…” Yi Ya’s expression became somewhat fierce, “He was injured by humans.”
Jiang Yuan’s eyebrows furrowed, and an apologetic look appeared in her eyes, “I am very sorry.”
“It has nothing to do with you.” Yi Ya was, after all, a reasonable crow, “I can feel that you are different from those detestable humans.”
“How is Tutu’s grandfather doing?” Jiang Yuan asked with concern.
Yi Ya didn’t know either, “He’s lying at home motionless. I talk to him, but he doesn’t respond at all. It’s just a pity for Tutu, his parents were killed by humans, and now even his grandfather…”
Jiang Yuan opened her mouth, unsure of what to say for a moment.
She could finally understand why Tutu hated humans so much.
If it were her, she might go around seeking revenge on humans.
“Can I meet Tutu?” Jiang Yuan pleaded, looking at Yi Ya, “Perhaps I can find a way to save his grandfather. Human medical equipment is more advanced, so there’s a greater chance of saving his grandfather.”
Yi Ya looked at her in surprise, “You actually want to help Tutu?”
“Yes.” Jiang Yuan told it, “I am not only human, but also a special consultant for the criminal investigation team and a pet lover. I have two cats, two dogs, and a red-eared slider at home. The night before last, a swallow also moved into my home.”
