Chapter 106: Jiang Yuan, She Is Truly Greedy
Yi Ya listened to Jiang Yuan’s words and concluded, “You really like animals?”
“Yes,” Jiang Yuan nodded, her eyes full of sincerity, “I really want to help Tutu. Its parents are gone, and if its grandfather also leaves it, it will be very sad.”
“Indeed,” Yi Ya thought of the disheveled look of Owl Tutu last night, “It will go crazy.”
Jiang Yuan: “Let me help it.”
Yi Ya hesitated a bit: “You know, its family was harmed by humans, so it really hates humans. I’m not sure if it’s willing to accept your help.”
“Ask it for me. Actually, not all humans hurt owls,” Jiang Yuan explained gently, “In our country, owls are second-class protected animals. There are far more humans who want to help them than those who want to harm them. Please, Tutu, give us another chance.”
Yi Ya could feel Jiang Yuan’s sincerity, so she said, “I’ll try my best to persuade it. Will you wait for me here?”
Jiang Yuan was about to say yes, but she heard a “grumble” from behind her.
Meng Xiaokai was hungry.
She checked the time; it was almost two in the afternoon.
Jiang Yuan said, “We need to find a place to eat first. We’ll come back to find you later. If you arrive early, please wait for us.”
Yi Ya nodded in agreement, “Okay.”
Jiang Yuan and the others watched Yi Ya leave, heading towards the main entrance of the villa where their car was parked.
“Jiang Yuan, you said earlier that Tutu’s parents are gone. Could it be that its parents…” Xiao Xu didn’t finish her sentence.
Jiang Yuan understood her meaning and sighed softly, “Yi Ya said that Tutu’s parents were killed by humans, and its grandfather was also injured.”
Xiao Xu suddenly felt sad.
Meng Xiaokai also sighed, “Let alone crows and owls, sometimes I really hate humans too.”
“Some can’t even be called human,” Xiao Xu remarked, “They are scarier than devils!”
They walked and talked. Meng Xiaokai, who was walking ahead, paused and frowned, “That middle-aged woman has reappeared, and she’s changed her clothes.”
Hearing this, Jiang Yuan glanced at the building next to them and said in a low voice, “This is her home.”
“So that’s how it is,” Xiao Xu nodded gently, “Her house is so big, and she’s always wandering outside?”
Seeing them approach, the middle-aged woman, now dressed in comfortable sportswear, smiled and walked towards them, “Hello. Are you finished with your business?”
“Almost,” Jiang Yuan replied lightly.
The middle-aged woman said softly, “I waited for you here specially. The cook has prepared some desserts. If you don’t mind, please come in and try some.”
Xiao Xu silently replied in her heart: I do mind.
“That’s very thoughtful,” Jiang Yuan was about to politely decline the other party’s offer when she suddenly heard a voice.
“Su Wan, you naughty woman, where are you hiding? Meow, I can’t find you, I’m so scared! She’s not doing well at all!”
Jiang Yuan casually looked in the direction of the voice. It was the curly-haired cat that the middle-aged woman had been holding in her arms that morning.
It was running wildly in the garden, looking somewhat anxious.
“What’s the kitten’s name?” she asked curiously.
The middle-aged woman mused, “It’s called… Jianjian.”
“Jianjian?” Jiang Yuan raised an eyebrow, “Is it a boy?”
The middle-aged woman said, “I guess so.”
I guess so?
Jiang Yuan raised an eyebrow, “Did you raise Jianjian?”
“Yes,” the middle-aged woman nodded.
Jiang Yuan smiled, “I like cats too. I have two at home.”
Xiao Xu and Meng Xiaokai exchanged a look, frowning slightly when they heard her chatting so animatedly with the other party.
Why is she chatting so enthusiastically with her?
We’re here for serious business!
Just as the two were hesitating whether to remind her, Jiang Yuan had already accepted the middle-aged woman’s invitation to come in for dessert.
Xiao Xu and Meng Xiaokai saw shock on each other’s faces.
What is she doing?
She still needs to rush back to meet Yi Ya later!
Meng Xiaokai took out his phone and sent a WeChat message to Si Heng: 【 Boss, Jiang Yuan is really greedy. That middle-aged woman you met yesterday invited her for dessert, and she actually went! 】
He was lucky; Si Heng quickly replied: 【 Listen to her, don’t say too much. 】
Meng Xiaokai: 【 Received. 】
He quickly followed her.
Jiang Yuan walked beside the middle-aged woman, smiling, “My name is Lan Mei. I don’t know what to call you yet.”
“What a coincidence, my name is Su Mei,” the middle-aged woman said with surprise.
She was called Su Mei, but the curly-haired cat had called out Su Wan earlier.
“It is indeed a coincidence,” Jiang Yuan’s smile became even more brilliant, “Then I’ll call you Sister Su Mei.”
To the left of the garden was a stone table with various baked desserts and a cup of coffee on it.
“What would you like to drink?” Su Mei gestured for them to sit down and asked with a smile, “Coffee or tea?”
“Tea, please,” Jiang Yuan asked, “Do you have green tea?”
Meng Xiaokai subtly raised an eyebrow at Xiao Xu.
She’s even ordering!
Su Mei’s expression changed for a moment, then she showed some apology, “Sorry, I don’t have that type of tea at home. I don’t like it. Would black tea be okay?”
“That’s fine too,” Jiang Yuan smiled, “Thank you for the trouble.”
“It’s no trouble,” Su Mei put on a gentle smile again, “You are People’s Police. You have sacrificed too much to maintain public order and peace. It is my honor to offer you tea.”
“You jest,” Meng Xiaokai said lightly, “It’s our duty.”
Jiang Yuan looked at the curly-haired cat hiding in the flower bed, her bright eyes full of curiosity, “Can I go play with it? I heard this type of cat is very expensive. I’m seeing one for the first time.”
“Of course,” Su Mei said generously, “If you like it, you can take it back.”
“Really?” Jiang Yuan showed surprise.
Su Mei nodded, “Of course.”
“Oh, that’s too kind,” Jiang Yuan said shyly, “It’s very expensive. I’ll just play with it for a bit to satisfy my curiosity.”
After saying that, she got up and walked towards the curly-haired cat.
Su Mei stared at her back, and the smile in her eyes suddenly disappeared.
Meng Xiaokai noticed Su Mei’s gaze towards Jiang Yuan, frowned slightly, and felt a strange sensation.
Su Mei quickly retracted her gaze and noticed Meng Xiaokai looking at her. She raised her hand, tucked her hair behind her ear, and said softly, “Just now you said you wanted to give the cat to Sister Lan Mei, and now you’re reluctant?”
“It’s normal,” Meng Xiaokai said, “Once you raise an animal, you develop feelings for it. It’s natural to be reluctant. Don’t worry, she won’t really take your cat. At most, she’ll just pet it.”
Su Mei smiled and continued, “You’ve been coming around here these past two days. Did something important happen? You’re so busy you haven’t eaten yet, you must be tired.”
Meng Xiaokai: “It’s not a particularly important case, but if there’s a case, it must be handled.”
“Is it related to the land?” Su Mei asked, “I saw you studying the land the whole time.”
Meng Xiaokai stared at her for a few seconds and then smiled, “No. I’ll let you in on a secret, actually, some classified documents were dropped in this area.”
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