Chapter 346 Familiar Handwriting
After upgrading the two props, Jiang Qian took out the house tourmaline set from the locker.
The townhouse tourmaline set is made of four-color tourmaline crystal pillars: black, blue, green and rose, and is placed in an elegant and simple box.
According to the description of the prop, it has excellent effects in taming evil spirits, warding off evil spirits, and providing health care, including regulating the harmony of intimate relationships. And once any abnormality in these four aspects occurs in the home, Zhenzhai Bixi will report it to the prop holder as soon as possible.
Jiang Qian can't wait to experience its additional functions.
Of course, this cannot be done carelessly and must be done step by step.
Therefore, Jiang Qian secretly placed the four props in the four corners of his home according to the description of the props. The moment the tourmaline crystal pillars came into contact with the facilities in the room, they automatically disappeared into the house.
When the last crystal pillar was laid out, Jiang Qian, as the prop holder, saw the cascading brilliance of this prop set after it was laid out.
[The town house tourmaline has been deployed, please select the objects for protection and monitoring. The operating distance is 100 kilometers. 】
[Tip: The number of people being protected is inversely proportional to the effectiveness of the protection. Please choose your protection targets carefully. 】
Then, image options appeared in Jiang Qian's mind, which were the permanent objects in the house: Lafayette, his sister, his aunt, and himself.
Jiang Qian chose Lafayette, his sister and his aunt.
The range of action is 100 kilometers, which is equivalent to the span of a city. Lafayette and his aunt will basically not leave the city, especially Lafayette. At most, he will stay around his own community. I'm older and don't have to travel far, so this distance is no problem.
Sister, Jiang Qian is not worried.
A big boss of the Yu Clan who needs to be verified, even his four-state complete body with "compatible power" cannot see through the existence of the deep and shallow, and it is probably not his turn to worry about his safety.
Clicking on my sister is more like a kind of psychological comfort. At least this way, I can know my sister's status at any time.
Even if it's just health and relationship issues...
【Connecting...】
Props give hints.
Yu Xuan, who was peeling oranges for Lafayette in the living room, suddenly paused with his fingertips and looked towards the bathroom with his wonderful eyes.
The last tourmaline crystal pillar that held the house was hidden in the bathroom by Jiang Qian.
[Connected, the house control function is enabled. 】
[Hi, hello, private detective Axi is at your service. 】
[It is sunny and sunny today, and there is nothing strange in the house. The three family members you are sheltering are in good health and have no emergencies, and their intimate relationships have become stable. 】
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It's also an intelligent voice... Jiang Qian was a little surprised.
[You can talk to Axi through "consciousness", and the smart Axi will do his best to meet your requirements. 】
"If something strange happens at home, you will notify me as soon as possible, right?" Jiang Qian tried to communicate consciously.
【Yes. 】
Zhenzhai Tourmaline Suit replied.
Jiang Qian smiled slightly, and the poison sac located on his wrist contracted, releasing a small trick.
This was an abnormal living body absorbed from the man with the axe during the battle in the "Containment" instance. Jiang Qian released one of them, of course, only within the bathroom.
As a result, before the little thing could completely leave his body, it was crushed by a flash of bright light, and disappeared instantly.
Normalcy returned to the bathroom, and Zhenzhai Bixi remained silent.
It was as if it didn't even bother to proactively report a risk that posed no threat at all this time.
But Jiang Qian still asked rigorously: "Axi, what's happening at home today?"
Zhenzhai Tourmaline answered truthfully:
[A trace amount of abnormal energy intruded once within the scope of the mansion and has been dealt with. 】
Although his tone was still friendly, Jiang Qian still heard the arrogance coming from this powerful props set.
Very good, this at least shows that the props are extremely sensitive to abnormal detection and are very effective. Abnormal energy that appears in the mansion area will be detected and eliminated as soon as it appears, even if it has not yet posed a threat to his family... Jiang Qian silently calculated .
"Give me the detailed health data of your family members." Jiang Qian made another request to private detective Axi.
【Family members: Tang Hongmei】
【Gender/Age: Female/71 years old】
[Basic diseases: high blood pressure, osteoporosis, farsightedness, early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. 】
[Comprehensive evaluation: General]
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【Family members: Jiang Chuntao】
【Gender/Age: Female/36 years old】
[Basic diseases: high blood lipids, varicose veins, breast hyperplasia. 】
[Comprehensive evaluation: Good]
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【Family member: Yu Xuan】
【Gender/Age: Female/26 years old】
[Basic disease: None. 】
[Comprehensive evaluation: excellent]
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Jiang Qian stared blankly at Lafayette's health summary, and the "early onset symptoms of Alzheimer's disease" stood out to him.
Many signs that he didn't pay much attention to before surged in his memory, stimulating a certain nerve in Jiang Qian's mind.
When Jiang Qian came out of the bathroom, the dish was already on the table.
Auntie and Ye Xiaojing were carrying plates and setting out the dishes. Yu Xuan held Lafayette's arm and arranged the old man in his exclusive seat while laughing and talking. Then he turned his face and lip-synced at him: "How slow! ”
The meaning is obvious: I brought my girlfriend home for the first time, threw her out to serve a large family, and went to the toilet to work as a foreigner. Is this ridiculous?
Did she really not know, or was she pretending not to know... Jiang Qian walked to the dining table hesitantly.
Ye Xiaojing had thoughtfully placed the bowls and chopsticks in his hands.
Jiang Qian didn't say much. He only looked around the large table of dishes expectantly and exclaimed: "Wow, a big deal! Auntie, your teaching effect is remarkable, it smells so good!"
But my heart was full of gratitude: Thanks to my Xiaojing, I finally have some edible dishes!
Ye Xiaojing naturally echoed: "Aunt Jiang's cooking skills really opened my eyes. It turns out that passion fruit and peanuts can also form delicious companions. I really learned a lot..."
Jiang Qian's aunt smiled from ear to ear, waved her hands modestly, and praised Ye Xiaojing's cooking skills:
"Jiang Qian, isn't it my aunt who said that your girlfriend is really not simple, hard-working and smart, and she has a lot to learn from Aunt Qian's early years! In a few years, maybe Aunt Qian will have to help you!"
Ye Xiaojing lowered his head in embarrassment: "I'm still far away..."
"Yes, aunt, you are too modest. Xiaojing will not be able to reach the corner of your apron in another ten years." Jiang Qian sighed from the bottom of his heart: It would be best not to catch up with you in a hundred years.
Yu Xuan watched the interaction between the three of them with a smile. He picked up his chopsticks and put a piece of braised pork into Lafayette's bowl and said, "Auntie instructed Xiaojing to make it. Grandma will taste it first."
Even though Lafayette is old, he still likes the sweet braised pork that he was good at when he was young.
At this time, he showed the attitude of a gourmet, solemnly picked it up and put it into his mouth. After chewing it, he felt that it was evenly fat and thin, moderately soft and chewy, and it was delicious but not greasy.
Ye Xiaojing watched Grandma Jiang's chewing movements nervously and couldn't help but swallow slightly.
Jiang Qian gently shook her hand under the table, indicating that it was nothing and just relax.
"Not bad!" Lafayette finally showed a smile and expressed his praise for Ye Xiaojing's cooking skills.
Everyone laughed.
"Xiao Jing, you are really talented in cooking. You will often come to our house for dinner in the future." Yu Xuan Yanran said with a smile.
You think someone can finally take down the Queen of Dark Cuisine, right... Jiang Qian showed a wicked smile to his sister: "No problem, bring me the red envelope!"
He was slightly startled when he saw Yu Xuan. Loneliness flashed in his eyes for a moment, and quickly disappeared.
"What a beautiful idea." Yu Xuan smiled.
This made Jiang Qian think that what he just saw was his illusion.
"Xiao Jing, what do your parents do for a living?" Lafayette was so happy that he put down his reserve and took the initiative to start a conversation with his precious grandson's girlfriend.
Ye Xiaojing glanced at Jiang Qian and said slowly: "My father is a foreign lawyer and my mother is an opera singer."
"Lawyer? Not a bad job!" The aunt couldn't help but feel happy that her nephew had found a rich and beautiful friend.
"My mother's job is also very good. She must be an artist within the system." Yu Xuan also smiled and praised, "I am also the same as A Qian's mother."
Jiang Qian paused slightly, he had almost forgotten what his mother looked like.
"I remember Jiang Qian's mother is a painter?" Ye Xiaojing looked at Jiang Qian curiously, wondering about his reaction.
When she first looked at Jiang Qian's information, she learned that Jiang Qian grew up in a single-parent family. His father died young and his mother was a painter. Her boss at the time, Lan Junxian, also used this to analyze the origins of Jiang Qian's character.
"Yeah, no wonder Xiaojing and I hit it off immediately. It turns out we have a family background." Jiang Qian regained his smile and said casually.
"Then why did Xiaojing choose to work in a private enterprise instead of following her parents' career path?" Yu Xuan continued to ask in a gentle tone.
"Because..." Ye Xiaojing considered his words, "They often travel on business, and it is difficult to see people all year round... I think I may be more pursuing stability."
"Yes, foreign-related lawyers have a hard time, and artists even more! Famous people have to perform all over the world and are homeless all year round. Isn't that what A Qian is like?"
Jiang Chuntao had a good chat with Ye Xiaojing when they were in the kitchen, and seemed to understand Ye Xiaojing's choice immediately.
She also scolded Yu Xuan for refusing to open any pots: "You too, don't ask so many questions, just eat the food and eat the food!"
"Why can't you ask?" Lafayette said, "We are not a family. We don't belong to the same family. We need more communication and contact to understand each other."
Seeing Lafayette's support, Yu Xuan nodded repeatedly, as if he was already worried about his brother!
Before she could be happy, she was slapped down by the old Buddha of the Jiang family: "Don't be like your sister, who has a heart higher than the sky, a hand lower than the eyes, and no one knows what to do with her years!"
Jiang Qian almost laughed when he heard this.
Yu Xuan was shocked: "Grandma, I haven't offended you recently, have I?"
"You didn't offend me, but I was anxious." The old Buddha of the Jiang family drank the soup calmly.
"Yes, Xuanxuan, you should hurry up and get married, otherwise your brother will get married in front of you!" the aunt followed.
When Ye Xiaojing heard the word "marriage" and the scene of the Jiang family urging the national goddess Yu Xuan to hurry up and get married, she couldn't help but feel a little dazed, and suddenly felt that Jiang Qian's family was a bit cute.
Fortunately, the doorbell rang at this moment and a courier was delivered, giving Yu Xuan a chance to escape.
"I'll open the door!"
Yu Xuan got up and ran out, escaping like the plague.
So the topic returned to Jiang Qian and Ye Xiaojing.
Jiang Qian and Xiaojing are both clever at observing words and expressions, and they can always make the two elders smile with their words.
By the end of the dinner, the elders were completely relieved about Jiang Qian's long-term stay away from home, and they happily expressed their stance: Do a good job! Young people should go out more and see the world instead of staying at home all the time...
This made Jiang Qian very satisfied. All the goals of returning home this time had been achieved.
Yu Xuan did not return to the restaurant until after dinner, holding a large box and handing it to Jiang Chuntao: "The kitchen utensils ordered by aunt have arrived."
After delivering the goods, he quickly left.
Before going out, I said I was going to a party and emphasized that it was a "sister party". Once again, I was complained by Lafayette and my aunt...
"Xiao Jing, come here and help aunt unpack the boxes!"
At this time, Jiang Qian's phone just showed an incoming call. Seeing that his aunt did not show up and invited Ye Xiaojing to share her kitchen art, Jiang Qian was a little relieved, so he went back to the room to talk about business.
Back in the room, Jiang Qian answered the phone: "Minister, are you looking for me?"
On the other end of the phone came Ji Ming's cold and emotionless voice:
"The nine-tailed fox has woken up. She asked to see you again, saying that she had important information related to the sacred mountain to be exchanged with the officials. Mr. Lan has also learned about this and is on his way from the East China Sea."
"Mr. Lan means to ask for your opinion first. If you are willing, he would like to arrange for you to meet with the nine-tailed fox tomorrow. The specific response will be discussed after you are all together."
After listening to Ji Ming's words, Jiang Qian had already made a rough judgment in his mind: there might be something strange happening on the sacred mountain.
If it had not reached a very urgent level, Lan Junxian and Ji Ming would not have chosen to carry out the matter at the moment when he was about to go to Beijing for further study.
"I have no problem." Jiang Qian agreed without hesitation.
The Kamiyama Nine-tailed Fox fell into official control after he came out of the "Hungry Ghost Apocalypse". During this period, he asked to see him in exchange for information about Kamiyama. Unfortunately, he was under the strict protection of the supervision center at that time, so The nine-tailed fox never got what he wanted.
Now that old things were brought up again, Jiang Qian was not surprised, but rather expected.
The algae in the sacred mountain once predicted that I would die at the Beast King level, by an overly fierce snake. But now that everyone knows that I am safe and sound, the people of the sacred mountain must be in a bad mood... Jiang Qian continued to speculate on the reason why the nine-tailed fox insisted on meeting. reason.
"Well, go to work early tomorrow. If things go well with the nine-tailed fox, you and I will go to Beijing as planned." Ji Ming's voice came again.
Originally planned to go to Beijing? The schedule is so tight, it seems that you have more urgent matters in the capital... Jiang Qian readily agreed: "Okay."
Putting down the phone, Jiang Qian stretched out and lay down on the bed in his room.
Haven't been back for a long time.
Not even tonight.
Because we have to prepare for the trip to Beijing tomorrow, we can't disturb our family.
Jiang Qian thought silently, straightened up and sat on the edge of the bed, his eyes glancing at the family photo still placed on the desk.
He recalled the scene of meeting Ayiguli for the first time, and then he was slightly startled and stood up!
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In the kitchen, Ye Xiaojing assisted Jiang Chuntao in taking out strange kitchen utensils and posing for photos.
"These are all rare items that my aunt bought from me after traveling thousands of miles! We are not interested in these things yet, don't you know..."
Ye Xiaojing listened with great interest to Jiang Chuntao's description of the uniqueness of each rare object. It took half an hour before he was released: he carried the express box and sent it to the door.
When passing by the living room, she smiled at Grandma Jiang who was watching TV on the sofa, and silently commented on Jiang Qian's family:
My grandma is cold-faced and warm-hearted, seemingly serious, but she is actually very tolerant and kind to the younger generation; my aunt is straightforward and enthusiastic, and dares to think and do. Although her fantastic dishes are very challenging to the taste buds, how can I reflect my cooking skills without my aunt's foil? What about being highly skilled and close to the people?
And my sister...she is such a noble and gentle beauty! I originally thought that I would be an eldest sister who was not easy to get along with, but it turned out to be overly worrying. She may not have approved of me, maybe on the contrary, or she was taking care of my younger brother's face.
Ye Xiaojing was thinking to herself, but her eyes were attracted by the ballpoint pen marks printed on the surface of the carton...
That was what Yu Xuan left behind when he signed for the express delivery.
The clear and shallow hand marks were not obvious at first, but they were still unable to match the sharp vision of the mantis.
Ye Xiaojing stopped and stared at it for a long time. He felt that the handwriting looked indescribably familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen it before.
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