SFS Chapter 161 A Late-Night Visit: Something Happened at the Ancient Tomb!
Chapter 161 A Late-Night Visit: Something Happened at the Ancient Tomb!
The next day.
The car left the highway and entered the familiar urban area of Beijing.
Outside the car window, tall buildings stood tall, neon lights were just coming on, and traffic was heavy on the crisscrossing roads. The bustling urban atmosphere was overwhelming, a stark contrast to the tranquil and serene green mountains and clear waters of Wuling Mountain.
Niannian and Guigui clung to the back window of the car, their little faces pressed against the cool glass, their bright eyes taking in the long-missed city street scenes, chattering incessantly, their clear children's voices filling the car.
"Mom! Look at that huge Ferris wheel! It's much bigger than the swings in the mountains!"
"Dad! I can see our roof! Are we almost home?"
Jiang Xinlan turned to the side, gently raising her hand to ruffle the two children's soft hair, her fingertips brushing against their sun-reddened cheeks, her eyes filled with warmth:
"Take your time, don't rush. When you get home and take a nice bath, your grandparents will have prepared a whole table full of your favorite dishes, just waiting for you to come back."
Shen Yu gripped the steering wheel firmly, his gaze shifting slightly from the road ahead to his wife with her gentle features beside him and their two children jumping for joy in the back seat. A tender smile unconsciously crept onto his lips, his eyes filled with unyielding affection.
The car smoothly drove into the heavily guarded Jiang family old house.
As soon as I opened the car door, a cool evening breeze carrying the scent of early autumn wafted in, and three familiar figures were already waiting quietly at the door.
Walking at the front was Jiang Zhenbang, dressed in a well-tailored black handmade suit, his hair combed meticulously, exuding the air of a powerful tycoon who had long held a high position. However, when he looked at the two children, his tense brows and eyes would unconsciously soften.
Jiang Jianping, standing next to him, was wearing a light gray casual jacket. A few strands of silver hair had appeared in his hair, but he still looked energetic.
Su Hui wore a navy blue dress, her eyes filled with undisguised concern and affection.
"Grandma! Grandpas!"
Niannian and Guigui recognized them at a glance, immediately broke free from Jiang Xinlan's hand, and like two little birds breaking free from their restraints, they hopped and skipped over.
"Oh, my two precious darlings! They're finally back!"
Su Hui immediately rushed forward, squatted down, opened her arms and hugged one child in each arm, kissing the two children's soft little faces several times in turn, her voice full of heartache.
"It's windy and sunny in the mountains; look how tanned her face is! She definitely doesn't eat as comfortably as she does at home!"
"Grandma, we ate so well!" Niannian looked up, her little voice clear and bright. "Daddy makes lots of delicious food every day, braised pork, chicken soup, it's even better than what you get at restaurants!"
"Yes! Daddy also took us up the mountain to pick sweet mushrooms and to catch small fish and shrimp in the stream!" Guigui quickly added, gesturing with her little hands as if she were catching fish, looking very proud.
Jiang Zhenbang bent down, a rare gentle smile appearing on his usually serious face, and took two exquisite gift boxes from his assistant behind him:
"Look what Grandpa brought you! The latest telescope and princess dresses, I've already prepared them for you."
"Thank you, Grandpa!" The two children's eyes lit up as they took the gift box and jumped up and down with joy.
Jiang Zhenbang couldn't help but chuckle, and patted the two children's heads with a smile. "Come on, let's go home. We've prepared a big feast, just waiting for you to come back."
Jiang Jianping stepped forward, patted Shen Yu's arm, and spoke in a familiar yet somewhat respectful tone:
"You've worked so hard. The conditions in the mountains have been tough these past two weeks, and it's all thanks to you taking care of Xinlan and the baby. Your mother and I watched the live stream every day, and when we saw what happened with Zhang Nan, we were really on edge. Thank goodness you were there."
"Dad, it's my duty." Shen Yu nodded slightly, bent down and picked up several heavy suitcases at his feet with a calm demeanor.
Jiang Zhenbang also stepped forward, his gaze falling on Shen Yu, his eyes full of approval and gratitude:
"Shen Yu, we owe you so much this time. Not only did you save those children, but you also busted such a large human trafficking ring. You've done a great service. It's Xinlan's blessing and our entire Jiang family's blessing to have you."
The group chatted and laughed as they entered the villa.
As you push open the door, warm, soft light spills out, and the rich, enticing aroma of food immediately wafts out.
In the spacious restaurant, the long dining table was already laden with exquisite dishes, all prepared by Su Hui and her family's chef a day in advance, and all of them were dishes that her family of four loved.
"Wow! So much delicious food!" The two children's eyes lit up, and they couldn't wait to run to the dining table, their little hands gripping the edge of the table, staring longingly at the food on it.
"Go wash your hands first. You can only eat if you're clean." Jiang Xinlan instructed helplessly yet affectionately.
The two children obediently responded and ran hand in hand to the bathroom to wash their hands.
Su Hui quickly picked up a small bowl and served rice to each child, constantly adding chunks of meat and shrimp to the bowl, afraid that they wouldn't have enough to eat.
"Eat slowly, don't wolf it down and choke. There's still some warm mushroom and chicken soup in the pot, I'll serve you a bowl later."
The atmosphere at the dinner table was warm and lively. The group chatted about their daily life in the mountains for the past two weeks while eating.
The dinner ended amidst laughter and cheerful conversation.
Su Hui and the housekeeper went to the kitchen to clear the dishes, while Jiang Jianping and Jiang Zhenbang played with the two children in the living room, their cheerful laughter echoing through the room. Shen Yu and Jiang Xinlan sat on the sofa, watching this heartwarming scene, exchanging smiles, their eyes filled with happiness.
Before we knew it, the night had deepened, and it was almost nine o'clock.
"It's getting late, so we won't disturb your rest any longer." Su Hui stood up, wiped her hands, and said, "The children have been playing for half a month, they must be tired. Let them go to sleep early."
After saying that, he went upstairs with Jiang Jianping.
Jiang Zhenbang also returned to his room, looking somewhat tired.
Shen Yu and Jiang Xinlan each picked up a child and went back to their room to rest. Just as they were about to go back to their room to sleep, a series of urgent yet restrained doorbell rings suddenly came from outside the courtyard gate. The rhythm was regular, carrying the unique rigor and composure of soldiers.
Jiang Xinlan paused, her brows furrowing slightly as she looked towards the door: "Who would come so late?"
Shen Yu's gaze narrowed slightly, a hint of understanding flashing in his eyes.
"They're from the military." He said calmly, turning and walking towards the courtyard gate.
Two people were standing outside the door: Lin Jianguo and an old man with gray hair and a wrinkled face.
Both men were wearing dark coats, covered in mud and dew, their faces were ashen, their foreheads were covered in cold sweat, and their eyes were filled with anxiety and fear.
The old man's legs went weak and he almost knelt down when he saw Shen Yu, but Lin Jianguo quickly reached out to support him.
"Mr. Shen! Please! Please save us!" The old man's voice was hoarse and choked with sobs.
"Director Wang, please calm down and speak slowly."
Lin Jianguo helped him up, turned to look at Shen Yu, and said with a serious expression,
"Mr. Shen, something has happened. A complete Western Han Dynasty tomb has been discovered deep in the mountains of Fangshan District. It is the tomb of Liu Huan, the illegitimate son of King Jing of Chu. This afternoon, the archaeological team went down into the tomb. Of the ten people who went in, only three escaped. The remaining seven are all missing."
"The three who escaped are now in the hospital, completely insane."