After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety
Chapter 740 - 730: All Searching for Relatives

Chapter 740: Chapter 730: All Searching for Relatives

Just as Jiang Lingxi and Shen Yunqing were specifically staying at Xiyuan, waiting for officials to come and file a record for them, Jiang Wenhu and Jiang Runcheng also packed their bags and followed their son to the city of Mao City where the younger uncle resided.

Looking at the not-so-prosperous scenery outside after getting off the car, "I didn’t expect Uncle to have been living in seclusion here all these years."

"Although Mao City isn’t considered prosperous," Jiang Runcheng waved his hand at the driver who was enthusiastically greeting them to get in the taxi, "the air is fresh and the people are warm here. Uncle must have his reasons for choosing this place."

"Let’s go, let’s find a hotel near Uncle’s residential area to settle down, grab a meal, and rest. We can visit tomorrow morning."

Now that they’ve arrived, Jiang Wenhu wasn’t in a hurry anymore.

They had been traveling all day, and it wasn’t a good idea to rush to meet people with messy hair and wrinkled clothes from the car ride.

Just then, the car Jiang Lingxu called for arrived, and the family of three, with their luggage and the specialties they brought along from the Imperial City, got into the car.

When Jiang Lingxi received the call from Jiang Wenhu, she heard the sound of car horns.

Then she heard Jiang Wenhu’s voice, "Xixi, we’re in Mao City, heading over to your uncle’s house. But it’s a bit late today, so we plan to visit him tomorrow morning."

"Yes, when you meet uncle, you can spend more time with them. No rush to return to Imperial City."

She and Shen Yunqing had already confirmed that they would be monitored in the coming days. Although Wei Ke didn’t explicitly say it before leaving, he subtly hinted at it, but it’s uncertain if their families would receive similar treatment.

If they’re not in the Imperial City, it should be out of reach.

"That’s what I thought too. It’s been such a long time since we last met, I even brought a few extra clothes. This way, we don’t have to go back and be bothered by Jiang Wenjia and the others."

Although their thoughts were diametrically opposite, they strangely reached a consensus.

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Lingxi suddenly thought of something, looking up at Shen Yunqing who just walked in from outside, "By the way, if Wei Ke’s side monitors our family too, then what about Second Uncle’s side..."

Shen Yunqing handed over a phone with one hand while holding a phone in the other, shaking it a bit, "Already made the call. His position is sensitive, and he has ties with the system Wei Ke is in. He just lectured me over the phone."

Jiang Lingxi got up from the recliner, following his gesture, "What did he say?"

"He said that I’m careless about my health, daredevil enough to participate in such dangerous actions."

"So while I was taking the call, you were outside getting a scolding." Jiang Lingxi couldn’t help but smile at the corners of her eyes.

She didn’t get to see him obediently listening to a lecture!

"Your Majesty also knows that he’s just concerned for me. Don’t worry, Second Uncle is a sly old fox, he’ll be fine."

Besides, he’s done even more daring things.

Compared to that, everything else is simply incomparable!

*

Jiang Wenhu and Jiang Runcheng stayed at the same ordinary hotel, which Jiang Lingxu hurriedly found last time.

Although their family isn’t short on money now and even has some extra, thanks to the hardship of the previous years, the habit of being thrifty lingers.

Jiang Wenhu even has a longer-term plan.

Back when her daughter and son-in-law suddenly got engaged, their family debts were immediately cleared.

Even if her daughter didn’t mention it, she could guess there was some transaction between her daughter and son-in-law.

Although now it’s clear they are genuinely in love, that huge debt could potentially become a hidden thorn in the future...

Having experienced big ups and downs, she now has a clearer understanding that people’s hearts can change easily.

She intends to pay back the debt, even if it’s just partially.

Doing something is always more reassuring than doing nothing.

Jiang Runcheng considered staying at a more comfortable hotel, but seeing his wife and son making the decision directly for him, he decided not to say anything.

After settling their luggage down in the room and resting a bit, as it started to get dark outside, the three got up to find a place to eat.

This small hotel didn’t even have a restaurant.

"There’s a noodle shop not far from here. I ate there last time; their beef noodles are pretty good and not expensive."

The cost of living in a small city is much lower than in the Imperial City, as Jiang Wenhu realized during the car ride earlier.

Finding out that a big bowl of noodles was only ten yuan was indeed quite cheap, and the portion was larger than what they’d get in the Imperial City.

She couldn’t finish a bowl and shared it with her big-eater son.

As the family of three sat in the noodle shop by the street eating, across the street in a much more upscale-looking Western restaurant...

Jiang Wenjia used a knife and fork to cut a piece of the steak that had just been served.

She nearly spat it out after taking a bite, "What kind of meat is this, it’s awful! I don’t know what’s so great about staying in such a little place!"

It made her rush here all the way, nowhere nice to stay or eat, and most importantly, she didn’t get to meet anyone. It was frustrating.

The departing waiter: "..."

If you don’t like it, then leave. As if the restaurant cares for customers like you.

After dinner, the family of three walked back to the hotel.

At the intersection, Jiang Wenhu suddenly stopped, with a slight exclamation.

"What’s wrong?"

"I just saw someone hailing a taxi by the roadside, looked a bit familiar."

"Was it Uncle?"

"No, it was a woman."

But the person had already gotten into the car, which was merging into the traffic.

Jiang Wenhu shook her head, "Probably a mistake, let’s go, back!"

After a night’s rest at the hotel, the next morning, the family of three had a simple breakfast and headed to the residential area with their things.

However, they were met with a locked door!

"The holiday is over and they’re still not back? Or maybe they’re just out and we’re unlucky?"

Jiang Wenhu looked at the tightly closed door for a few seconds and then turned to look at the neighboring house. After a moment of hesitation, she decided to knock on the neighbor’s door.

Jiang Lingxu instinctively took a step back.

The last time he came to inquire about Uncle’s whereabouts, he had been glared at by the old lady living next door.

Thankfully, someone was home. Soon, an elderly lady with glasses holding a child opened the door for them.

"Who are you... Hey, you kid, why are you here again?"

Jiang Lingxu: "..." He explained slightly aggrieved, "This time I came with my parents."

The elderly lady looked at him, then at the couple standing at the front, along with the gifts they all carried, realizing she might have unfairly blamed the young man last year. "Who are you?"

"Hello Madam, I am Jiang Cisheng’s niece, my name is Jiang Wenhu. This is my husband and son. This kid does look quite fierce, it must’ve startled you last time, sorry about that."

"Indeed I misunderstood, I thought this kid..." The elderly lady smiled apologetically, stepping aside. "You see, Professor Jiang’s family situation is a bit special, something unpleasant happened before. So, when it comes to Professor Jiang, everyone’s guard is up."

"Totally understood."

"Come on in, Professor Jiang and his wife aren’t back yet. I guess they should be back in a couple of days. But why the sudden visit for a family reunion? Someone else came yesterday afternoon, also claiming to be Professor Jiang’s niece."

Jiang Wenhu froze mid-sitting, "Besides us, someone else came?"

"Yes, that woman dressed quite fashionably and seemed to be well-off, though you guys don’t look alike. I said Professor Jiang wasn’t back, and she just turned on her heel and left."

Without waiting for her to finish, Jiang Wenhu’s face darkened, she gritted her teeth, "Jiang Wenjia!"