Even After My Death
Chapter 235 - 159: The Body Hidden in the Freezer

Chapter 235: Chapter 159: The Body Hidden in the Freezer

The sound of the System announcing task completion echoed in Jiang Ning’s mind, and she ran faster.

She turned into a Tastin, where Qi Xingzhou was sitting by the window, staring into space, his eyes devoid of spirit.

In front of him on the table was a plate of fried chicken, fries, and cola that the server had brought over.

The moment she entered through the sliding doors, the rich aroma of meat assaulted her nostrils, instantly awakening the cravings in Jiang Ning.

After she had just called Qi Xingzhou to gather the Dog Team, she brought him here, ordered food using her mobile phone’s scan code, and asked him to wait for her at this spot.

Qi Xingzhou wanted to be with her, but clearly, he was more obedient to her commands.

She told him to stay put, and he really did just that.

When Jiang Ning left, Qi Xingzhou was in a certain position, and upon her return, she found him still in the same position.

"Why aren’t you eating?" Jiang Ning walked up to the table and sat opposite Qi Xingzhou.

She glanced at the tray, the fragrant chicken legs and golden fries, along with two burgers and two medium colas, clearly untouched.

She had been in a rush and had casually ordered two single-person meals, telling Qi Xingzhou that he could start eating once the food was served, but it appeared he had done no such thing.

From the moment Jiang Ning’s voice sounded, Qi Xingzhou’s eyelashes trembled slightly, and his somewhat stiff expression immediately came to life.

Jiang Ning reached out to take the food from the tray, placing one serving in front of herself and one in front of Qi Xingzhou.

Having not eaten for over half a month, and although surviving on nutrient solutions, she still felt utterly empty in her stomach; Qi Xingzhou must be feeling the same after so many days on the desolate island.

Previously, Jiang Ning had planned to feed Qi Xingzhou after reaching the airport, but now that they had gotten off the car halfway, it was a good time to fill their stomachs.

"Eat up, after we finish, we still have to go to the airport," Jiang Ning said as she put on her gloves, picked up a roasted chicken leg, and took a satisfying bite.

Qi Xingzhou, having grown up without ever stepping foot in a burger joint.

As a child, he was too aloof, disliking crowded places and showing little interest in the outside world, with minimal material desires. Even when Ji Shuang tried to lure him with high-calorie foods usually favored by children, she would have the family’s chef prepare it separately to ensure the food’s safety and hygiene.

Qi Xingzhou, watching Jiang Ning eating happily, also put on gloves and began eating the chicken legs and burger from the table.

After finishing their meal, they went to the shop where they had temporarily stored their luggage, took it out, and took a taxi to the airport.

Boarding closes forty-five minutes before the flight, and Jiang Ning had been delayed quite a bit because of the criminal apprehension.

Jiang Ning had thought that if they didn’t make it, she would just change their tickets, as there was another flight to Capital City that evening.

She even messaged Qi Xingzhou’s family to inform them.

With Jiang Ning taking care of Qi Xingzhou, Ji Shuang was completely assured; she even considered generously offering Jiang Ning money to take her sheltered, never-really-left-home, autistic son out to experience more of the world for a bit longer, if Jiang Ning was willing.

However, Jiang Ning and Qi Xingzhou were lucky; they arrived at the airport an hour early, not many people were there, and they passed through security and got their boarding passes without taking much time. They eventually made it to the tail end of the boarding line and boarded successfully.

It’s worth mentioning that, as Jiang Ning walked down the aisle looking for seats, she surprisingly spotted several familiar figures.

Yuan Wei, Lin Qi, Ling Bo, Mu Mingxuan, Huo Miao... all the celebrity guests except Jian Tiantian were there.

No matter how thoroughly they disguised themselves, with hats and masks on, Jiang Ning recognized them instantly.

Yuan Wei, Lin Qi, and Ling Bo looked at Jiang Ning with mixed feelings. Over the last two hours, they had checked out plenty of online news and seen the hot searches. Without a doubt, Jiang Ning had become the life’s winner of this season’s "Survive for 30 Days."

Not only had she cleared her previously tarnished reputation but also gained a million new fans, enchanting countless others. Countless agencies were now vying to sign her.

The fate awaiting them upon their return to Capital City, however, was vastly different from Jiang Ning’s.

Huo Miao had also seen the online news and cast a resentful glance at Jiang Ning, daring not to make any move.

She had seen how people online had cursed her, and with so many people on the plane, she had disguised herself so thoroughly to avoid recognition. Huo Miao closed her eyes and turned her head, leaning on Mu Mingxuan’s shoulder.