Chapter 1158: Chapter 201: Jewels
The first news conference started at nine in the morning and lasted nearly three hours, detailing the cause of the accident, the disaster reports, the rescue efforts, and more.
The elderly man standing on the podium did not pause for a moment throughout the process, his face showing a look of grief.
Many people did not really know what had happened. Being too far away, now that the matter is exposed, the whole country is wailing in mourning… In retrospect, this is the most serious natural disaster in history.
Supporting each other and encouraging one another.
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At the newly reopened airport, the cold wind blew.
“Alright, just send me off here. Any further, and you’ll be sending me home!”
Ren Ziling patted Leng Feng’s shoulder.
Due to the major accident, the once bustling airport looked much more desolate… Since people didn’t know if this area would experience another terrible disaster, most of them canceled their original plans.
Ren Ziling and Leng Feng had only gotten in touch yesterday. Upon knowing that Ren Ziling accidentally got separated and later hid away, only ing out after the dense fog cleared, Leng Feng felt forted and relieved.
He suggested Ren Ziling leave the area as soon as possible. Without much hesitation, Ren Ziling booked a ticket home as soon as the airport announced its reopening.
“If you encounter anything in the future, call this number.” Leng Feng discreetly handed Ren Ziling a card.
Ms. Ren blinked and looked at the number on the card, which had only a number and no name, and asked curiously, “Hey, Simpleton, where is this connection from?”
“It’s the phone number of a consultant from your side’s forces, my classmate who could help if anything arises. After all, I’m in the capital and far fires can’t be put out with distant water.”
Ren Ziling paused, then laughed, “I’m just a small-time journalist, what could I possibly encounter that can’t be solved? Besides, don’t we have Old Ma… You and your connections!”
Leng Feng said, “These times might not be peaceful… Anyway, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Besides, having more support isn’t bad. I’ll find a chance to visit you and catch up in a while.”
“Alright.” Ren Ziling shook her head, exasperated, “You all keep giving me cards and phone numbers, my cardholder is almost full, okay? Why does it seem like even breathing could cause trouble for me?”
“Better safe than sorry.” Leng Feng seriously advised.
After giving a brilliant smile and a big hug, Ren Ziling carried her luggage, alongside Lizi and Akiko, into the security check area.
After the security check, Lizi handed Ren Ziling a new phone—a budget phone.
“When did you buy it?” Ren Ziling asked curiously—her phone somehow got lost, and she could only get a new SIM card when she returned locally.
“On the way.” Lizi casually replied, not daring to mention that she accidentally left Ren Ziling’s phone somewhere while escaping.
Without a SIM card, it’s impossible to know how many missed calls there were… but she can still log into social media apps.
“Damn! My son is back home!!!”
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The same airport, only the international flight building.
Another farewell.
Zhang Qingrui from the Zhang Family was sending off members of the Song Family… Ms. Zhang was only mildly shocked by the disaster. She was transported out of the fogged area immediately and observed the situation from a safe place for a while.
The Song Family requested to leave, and the Zhang Family fully supported them. With the Zhang Family secretly owning one of the top three private airline panies, sending some people away was not overly difficult—even in such extraordinary times.
Zhang Li Lanfang, the Zhang Family leader far away in the south, did not ask Song Tianyou why he was eager to leave but personally handled the arrangements.
The one leaving was Old Master Song. Song Haoran did not choose to leave with them—Young Master Song didn’t even enter the airport, just sending them off outside.
In the waiting room, Song Ying held the old man’s hand, “Grandpa, Song Haoran is crazy, you let him act freely again? That mysterious woman seems so dangerous.”
The old man patted the child’s hand, “Mr. Blind said this fellow knows his way and how to walk it. He must have his reasons for staying. Besides, your uncle didn’t stay to do nothing.”
Song Ying tilted her head in confusion.
Song Tianyou looked at the vast airport runway, “He obtained some funds, and will conduct humanitarian rescue work here under the group’s name. After this, I plan to develop some legitimate business here domestically.”
Song Ying opened her mouth, glanced around, and whispered, “But grandpa, isn’t our family blacklisted?”
Old Master Song chuckled, “Your uncle collected many tokens from experts; some will surely be useful… Besides, falling leaves return to their roots, and the Song Family’s roots are here.”
Song Ying suddenly whispered, “Grandpa, those people won’t leave, not until they see us board the plane.”
Song Tianyou frowned slightly, then said expressionlessly, “These few helped rescue us in danger, though it was Mr. Blind’s request. But these days, their attitude seems to have changed, something seems to have happened, possibly concerning Mr. Blind… We are ordinary folks; some things we cannot resist or participate in, best to ignore them.”
“Grandpa, still can’t reach Master Blind?”
Song Tianyou shook his head, “He only sent me a message saying everything is fine, and advised not to worry too much. But Master Blind, this worldly expert, acts in ways we moners cannot understand. Since he said to leave urgently, there must be a reason, just follow his advice.”
“Alright.” Song Ying nodded.
At this moment, Zhang Qingrui acpanied by Mr. Aqi approached, “Old Master Song, everything is arranged, please board the plane.”
“Haha, thank you, Ms. Zhang.” Song Tianyou smiled slightly, the old master genuinely liked this cultured and courteous Zhang Family’s young lady, “Ms. Zhang, Song Ying will acpany you, please take care of her. This isn’t South America; if Song Ying acts out, feel free to correct her, no need to give me face.”
Song Ying was displeased, but unlike how she teased Song Haoran, she didn’t dare act recklessly here and could only respond awkwardly with an unnatural expression.
Zhang Qingrui smiled a polite smile.
Soon after, Song Tianyou boarded the plane with Song Da and Song Er naturally acpanying him. Song Ying was left with only a few bodyguards—though Zhang Family’s care along the way posed no significant issues.
Song Ying quickly boarded Zhang Qingrui’s private plane heading home.
Song Haoran remained not only for the civilian-organized rescue task but also for the mission to redevelop the Song Family’s operations in Hua Country, and of course, other reasons too.
And Song Ying’s reason for staying was solely one thing.
That is to go to Luo Qiu’s growing place, utilizing the Zhang Family’s resources to thoroughly investigate past events—of course, the Song Family would later dispatch personnel to rendezvous with Song Ying in the south.
“It seems to be ing to an end…” Song Ying propped her chin up, watching the gradually shrinking buildings outside the window. She suddenly turned her head and looked at Zhang Qingrui, saying, “I say… did we forget something?”
Zhang Qingrui was puzzled for a moment and curiously asked, “Forget what?”
Song Ying slapped her forehead, saying, “We forgot to get the medical report from the hospital!!”
Speaking of the medical report, it instantly brought this quiet young lady of the Zhang Family back to the day she was trapped in the cave in the forest behind Song Family Village.
Her ears couldn’t help but slightly warm… indeed, it was forgotten.
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During the news release, the true dragon of China didn’t attend to listen… what she needed to know wasn’t the content of the release but the reactions from various parties afterward.
But that was a matter for later.
After meeting Mo Xiaofei, the true dragon of China, who was unwilling to appear early at Wolong Mountain Villa, wandered alone in the Mount Tai area, unconsciously arriving at the place where ‘Wang’ was sealed back then.
In front of the waterfall behind Song Family Village… actually arriving unconsciously wasn’t the case; it was just sensing something here.
Having restored her true dragon power and reestablished close ties with the earth, the true dragon of China had sensing power nearly on par with her once-invincible strength.
She frowned, dived into the pool, crossed the Seal Dragon Stone, and entered the cave at the bottom of the cliff… it was where Wang once lived.
At the end of the cave’s depths, in front of the wall full of cracks, Long Xiruo hesitated and stopped… Long Xiruo gritted her teeth, reached out to press against the stone wall.
The stone wall absorbed her palm immediately… then her whole body was sucked inside.
Inside the stone wall was a brand new space, but only a dim, dead valley, trees withered, the land barren like a wasteland.
It was a small space she created that day so ‘Wang’ could live peacefully… naturally inparable to worlds that could self-derive island fragments, but still better than the dark, gloomy cavern outside.
But this place eventually met destruction… Wang’s condition was unstable, once rampaging and destroying this place… that was during Wang’s most difficult time transforming into a dragon.
Flying into the valley, deep inside, Long Xiruo saw a house built in the center of the pool in the valley.
In front of the house was a Fusang tree, with only branches left, under which hung a swing… here, the true dragon of China saw someone she least wanted to see—Luo Qiu.
Boss Luo was currently tying the swing hanging from the tree branch with his own hands… he seemed to be repairing this place.
Perhaps feeling slightly surprised by the true dragon’s sudden arrival, Boss Luo also felt a bit unexpected… he stood up soon, a revelation flashed, “Almost forgot the young lady dragon’s sensing power has been restored.”
“Did you… fix this place?” Long Xiruo frowned.
Here was identical to what she once knew… or rather, she recognized every corner, every item—because they were all personally created by her.
“I rather enjoy beautiful things,” Luo Qiu clapped his hands, stood up, and grabbed the swing’s rope, casually swung it, smiled, “Especially things made with care… just like antiques, if good antiques are broken, it’s a pity. If they can be restored, naturally one would want to do it. And restoring them with one’s own hands is a kind of pleasure.”
Speaking, Luo Qiu slowly spread his hands, “Under the soil, or in history, even covered in dust, rusted, and corroded, as long as they’re willing to be polished, I think they’ll restore some glory… just like this.”
From that moment, green buds began sprouting from the Fusang tree, rapidly growing, swiftly lush.
Barren earth spread from Luo Qiu’s feet, grass grew like ripples, expanding outwards, covering the entire valley.
Bright light broke through the dark sky, scattering golden sunlight.
As if stepping from a black-and-white film into a colorful present.
The wind came, water flowed, deathly silence turned to sound, being serene.
Hundreds of flowers bloomed, the wind lifted them like a colorful rain.
Long Xiruo slowly turned herself, looking at the swirling colors.
Joyful laughter, within the house, seemed to carry the sound of the lullaby she once sang.
At the door, her figure chasing mischievous children, frowning, seemed to flash by.
On the swing, there were moments of her holding children, telling stories from outside.
From childhood to adulthood, fluttering petals seem to carry each of such memories.
She reached out, a petal fell into her palm, gently grasped it, unknowingly a smile that overshadowed the colorful scene appeared.
…
A long, long time.
Suddenly, Luo Qiu opened his hands in front of him, a glow appeared, slowly delivered to Long Xiruo.
When the light faded, a rather rudimentary clay doll appeared, almost unrecognizable, just a simple human shape, even could be considered ugly.
“This is…”
“That day in the cave with Miss Long, when she seemed anxious, eager to leave, I found it by chance.” Luo Qiu softly said, “This might be molded by Wang personally.”
She reached out, gently cradled it, lips slightly moved… after a while, the true dragon of China couldn’t help raising her head, “Sell… sell it to me, this clay doll and this place.”
“They were originally yours, Miss Long, this Secret Realm was also personally created by you.” Luo Qiu softly said, “I merely did a slight cleanup… moreover, it was also a personal interest of mine. But if there has to be a transaction between us, I think Miss Long has already given it to me.”
Long Xiruo slightly opened her mouth, “When did I give?”
“Your happiness. Your smile.” Boss Luo gently said, “These made you bee like a magnificent jewel in my eyes… being able to appreciate such beauty is a pleasure in itself for me.”
Long Xiruo’s eyes slightly opened wider.
Oh no… brain went blank.
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