From Rejected Fake Heiress to Desired True Love
Chapter 184 Being Followed

Chapter 184: Chapter 184 Being Followed

Nan Qiao knew her master’s fiery temper but also knew he truly cared for her.

"Master, I know you care the most for me. See you tomorrow."

"Jingjing, be careful on the road. I’ll have Old Hu come with people to pick you up, and you can take his boat directly back."

"Okay, Master."

Nan Qiao hung up the phone, her face breaking into a wide smile.

Nan Qiao, with her backpack on, stepped out of her room.

Arriving downstairs, Nan Qiao was startled by a table full of items.

"Qiaoqiao, here’s a sandwich I made for you to eat on the road. Here are also some freshly fried skewers; you can eat them while in the car."

Bai Zhenyang spoke, "My dear, here’s some fruit I washed for you, and I’ve made various shapes. It’s my first attempt, and the shapes aren’t perfect, but it won’t affect the taste; don’t worry."

Bewildered by the assorted fruits and a dozen sandwiches, Nan Qiao stood frozen.

"This is too much; I can’t eat all of this, not at all."

Nan Qiao had no plan to carry so much, preferring to travel light.

"Mom and dad, I can’t bring too much on the plane, and the fruits will spoil if not eaten; I’ll eat them when I come back."

Nan Qiao packed some of the fruit and took a few sandwiches, her hands full with a big bag.

Chen Xinwan cautioned, "Qiaoqiao, be careful. Uncle Qin and another will go with you, they can ensure your safety on the road."

"Okay."

Nan Qiao hugged Chen Xinwan, then gently hugged Bai Zhenyang before she left.

Nan Qiao didn’t bring Uncle Qin or Uncle Dao with her, instead instructing them to keep an eye on Bai Yurou and the Zhou Family’s every move.

She boarded the plane alone.

...

At the airport.

As the plane landed, Nan Qiao, wearing a hat, briskly walked forward.

She headed right as Li Yehan walked from the left.

He suddenly stopped, and Old Liu immediately became alert.

Li Yehan whispered, "That girl looks a bit like Qiaoqiao."

But Qiaoqiao couldn’t possibly be here; it was just a resemblance from the back, and he hadn’t seen the girl’s profile clearly.

Li Yehan suspected his constant thoughts about Nan Qiao at night might have led him to misidentify her.

...

Nan Qiao stood outside, went up to a tattooed man, and tapped his shoulder: "Uncle Hu, long time no see."

Hu Bo turned around, met a familiar face, and smiled broadly, "Jingjing, long time no see, you’re still so beautiful."

"Thank you for the compliment, Uncle Hu. You’re as handsome as ever."

Uncle Hu beamed at the compliment.

"Jingjing, get in the car quickly, your master is waiting at home. Had you not asked him not to come, he would be waiting here at the airport."

Nan Qiao got into the car. "How’s master’s health? Is his leg okay?"

"Good, all pretty good. The medicine you provided has eased his discomfort, he just keeps hoping you would return soon."

The two chatted moment by moment as the car drove away, and Li Yehan glimpsed another fleeting side profile.

"Qiaoqiao." Li Yehan frowned doubtfully.

Li Yehan pulled out his phone to call Nan Qiao, but she hung up.

Nan Qiao texted him back, "I’m in a meeting, we’ll talk later."

A meeting?

Li Yehan replied with an ’okay’ and immediately got into his car, instructing the driver to follow the car ahead.

Once the seeds of suspicion were planted in Li Yehan’s mind, he would act immediately to investigate the truth.

...

As Nan Qiao was talking to Uncle Hu, she glanced out the window and suddenly fell silent.

The driver also said, "That car has been following us for a long time."

Uncle Hu laughed, "Shake them off, I want to see who dares to follow us!"

Nan Qiao said, "Shake them off."

"Yes, Miss."

The car sped up, turning the ride into a thrilling experience.

Before long, relying on his familiarity with the roads, the driver successfully lost the car that had been following them.

They drove for a long time, finally arriving at the harbor.

The driver got out of the car, looked around, and opened the car door: "Miss, please get out."

Nan Qiao stepped down, still wearing her hat, and pulled down the brim.

Several people boarded a ferry, which sailed across the sea.

Nan Qiao sat on the deck, feeling a sense of familiarity wash over her.

Uncle Hu brought over a coconut that had been opened: "Jingjing, have some coconut water, it’ll be a while before we reach Shui Jing Island."

"Thank you, Uncle Hu," Nan Qiao said, taking it with both hands and taking a sip, feeling extremely comfortable.

Shui Jing Island was where Nan Qiao’s master, as well as the retired pirate Lan Yi, resided.

Lan Yi, saved by Nan Qiao, originally wanted to adopt Nan Qiao as his foster daughter, but Nan Qiao immediately called him master.

Lan Yi named Nan Qiao Lan Shuijing, after Shui Jing Island.

Outsiders all thought Lan Shuijing was Lan Yi’s daughter, and Lan Yi also declared publicly that Shui Jing Island would belong to his daughter Lan Shuijing in the future.

All his money and properties were given to Lan Shuijing.

Everyone could confirm that Lan Yi truly doted on this daughter.

Lan Shuijing, that was another name for Nan Qiao.

...

Li Yehan stood at the harbor, watching the ship gradually move away.

Old Liu came over, speaking in a low voice, "Mr. Li, we’ve checked, that ship is headed towards Shui Jing Island."

Li Yehan had been tracking the vehicle Nan Qiao was in, managing to shake off the first one but not the second one, even switching cars in between.

He had not anticipated, however, that the pursuit would end with them boarding a ship.

"Mr. Li, we need to set off for Demon Island soon. We’re running out of time."

Li Yehan walked quickly forward and boarded a ship.

Li Yehan stood on the deck, wearing sunglasses. The sunlight glinted off him, and the sea breeze tousled the hair on his forehead, his resolute profile appearing even more stern.

Two ships, one heading east and the other west.

...

Nan Qiao arrived at Shui Jing Island, where crystals beautified the entire area.

A castle had been built on the island, including a house painted pink and surrounded by various flowers, with a swing set installed.

Lan Yi, along with the servants, awaited Nan Qiao at the entrance, delighted and excited when he saw her approach: "Jingjing, you’re finally back."

"Master," Nan Qiao said happily as she walked up to Lan Yi.

The servants uniformly spoke up, "Welcome home, Miss."

Nan Qiao talked with Lan Yi while they walked.

Sitting under a pavilion in the garden, Nan Qiao brought up another matter for her return.

"Master, the friend I asked you to look for, is there still no news?"

"None, I plan to personally visit Demon Island today to check. Your friend attended an auction there, how could there be no return? After all, it’s the incompetence of the Island Master of Demon Island that such a thing would happen."

Nan Qiao said, "I’ll go too. I need to see for myself. Xiao Yu and I have known each other for years, she’s like family to me. I won’t rest easy unless I go there myself."

Lan Yi thought of something and said with a smile, "I heard that the Island Master of Demon Island is coming back today, holding some kind of matchmaking event. The Island Master is single, and there are plenty of women who want to marry him. With your return, it’s perfect for joining this festivity."

A matchmaking event?

Who is the Island Master that he needs to go to a matchmaking event? Nan Qiao was very curious.