Above the Galaxy
Chapter 555 - 343, I Have a Treasure You Will Definitely Be Interested In! _4

Chapter 555: Chapter 343, I Have a Treasure You Will Definitely Be Interested In! _4

"Sure, I’ll plant flowers and grass with Dad then," Phoenix said with a smile.

Zhong Daolong carefully observed Phoenix’s complexion and, finding nothing unusual, pointed to the spot opposite him and said, "You’ve come at just the right time, accompany me for a chat... Tell me if there’s anything joyful that’s happened recently, so I can share in your happiness."

"My father’s health, that’s the happiest news," Phoenix sat down opposite Zhong Daolong, poured him a cup of tea herself and said, "You should drink more tea when you smoke, to moisten your throat and avoid getting heaty."

"Alright, I must drink the tea poured by my daughter, no matter what," Zhong Daolong said, lifting the teacup to take a sip.

Looking at Chen Fenglei, who was standing behind her father, Phoenix suddenly asked, "By the way, Manager Chen, how’s the investigation into the Old Land case going? I’ve waited so long and still haven’t received any results."

Zhong Daolong’s gaze sharpened ever so slightly, but he kept a calm demeanor, as if he had just heard an insignificant topic.

Chen Fenglei’s heart also skipped a beat, he hurriedly glanced at Phoenix’s expression and immediately bowed his head in apology, "It’s my incompetence. To this day, I still haven’t been able to catch the mastermind behind the scenes. Please punish me, Princess."

Phoenix sighed and instead comforted Chen Fenglei, saying, "So much time has passed, many things can’t be tracked down. It’s understandable that you can’t find the mastermind."

"Besides, those people who dared to do such things must have come prepared. Would they leave any clues for you to discover?"

"Your kindness shames me greatly, Princess," he said.

"Alright, alright, I was just asking casually. If there’s nothing, then there’s nothing," Phoenix said with a clear voice, waving her hand dismissively.

Then she turned her gaze back to Zhong Daolong and asked, "Dad, you haven’t eaten yet, right? Shall we have the food brought here and dine together in the garden?"

"I remember when Mom was still with us, we used to dine together often in Jingxin Garden. You and Mom would drink and chat, while we siblings laughed and played beside you. Those were such happy times."

"Alright, let’s have our meal in the garden," Zhong Daolong said, the color fading from his face as he seemed to reminisce, "It’s been a long time since our whole family sat down together for a meal."

"Isn’t that a small matter?" Phoenix said with a smile, "I’ll make a call and ask Big Brother and Second Brother to come back and join us for a meal with Dad."

Zhong Daolong remembered that Tang Fei was investigating the case involving Yu Huoshui, and he knew of the unresolved conflicts between the brothers; he had no desire to have them sit together at this time.

Shaking his head, he said, "Your big brother is busy with his affairs, and who knows where your second brother is off enjoying himself? Let’s not call them. Today, just the two of us, father and daughter, will have a meal. It’s been a long time since I’ve had a chat with our Phoenix."

"Alright then," Phoenix had to let it go and said, "I’ll arrange for them to join you for a meal when you’re free, Dad."

"My daughter is always so thoughtful and considerate," Zhong Daolong said contently, "There’s nothing quite like having a daughter."

Phoenix laughed along, the two of them presenting a scene of familial warmth and filial piety.

Chen Fenglei stood by, smiling along, but he kept secretly observing Phoenix’s expressions.

Why had she suddenly brought up the Old Land case?

Did she know something?

Her visit at this time... wasn’t it too much of a coincidence?

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Tang Fei stepped out of the hospital director’s office and bumped into Yan Jinnian at the elevator, who was on his way to report for work.

"Director Yan," Tang Fei greeted with a beaming smile.

"Director Tang," Yan Jinnian responded with his usual aloofness, nodding at Tang Fei before moving to leave.

"Do you have time later, Director Yan? I’d like to invite you to a meal," Tang Fei invited enthusiastically.

"No need, I have things to do," Yan Jinnian declined again.

He also found it strange—what was up with this guy? Why was he always wanting to invite him to a meal?

Despite being rejected, Tang Fei didn’t seem to get angry; instead, his smile grew even brighter.

"Director Yan, I think you should make time in your busy schedule to sit down and have a chat with me," Tang Fei said, "I have an artifact that I believe you will be interested in." Discover the next chapter on

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