Read Novel Full Chapter 272: What Happened?
Chapter 272: What Happened?
Doudou had just entered, clutching the edge of the bathtub in fear, “Brother, I’m floating up.”
“Don’t be afraid, you float when you soak in hot springs.”
After getting used to it, Doudou became happy. It turned out that this was hot spring.
Basking in the sun, soaking in the hot springs, each with a glass of juice, it was indescribably pleasant.
With the nourishment of the spring water, the area around the lake was lush with greenery, and the vegetation was noticeably more abundant than in other places.
The three of them searched along the lake and indeed found many medicinal herbs, all of which were growing well.
They set up tents not far from the lake to spend the night.
After soaking in the hot springs, Doudou, whose body relaxed quickly, fell asleep.
Soaking in hot springs is beneficial for health, and it can even cure diseases. Jiang Ning took the opportunity at night to collect hot spring water.
She emptied the water tank in her space and replaced all the water with hot spring water, so they could enjoy it whenever they wanted back home.
They had quite a few water tanks stored up, as well as various buckets and the like, enough to enjoy for several years.
After soaking in the hot springs, they slept extremely comfortably at night. If it weren’t for the dog guarding, Jiang Ning guessed she might have been carried away without even knowing.
After searching around for three days in the deep mountains, they turned over the entire forest, collecting any medicinal plants they could find. With the climate becoming increasingly extreme, many medicinal seedlings were already on the verge of death. Even with a good space environment, it might not be possible to save them.
Once these varieties died, they were highly likely to become extinct.
Back in the city, Jiang Ning specifically went to Fengcheng branch of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Institute.
Ma Guangnian was not there, but there were staff at the branch.
After examining the medicinal seedlings Jiang Ning brought out, the staff took out nutrient solution and growth agents. “We often encounter this situation. You can try these; they can improve the survival rate of medicinal seedlings.”
The medicine was developed by the Chinese Medicine Hospital and had been used in glass bottles at the research institute.
It was impossible for it to be completely free; they could exchange it for food or medicinal seedlings.
The research institute had official subsidies, which might not be enough to fill their stomachs, but it definitely ensured they wouldn’t starve. Medicinal seedlings were what they needed most.
She took out some extra herbs from her basket. “I’ll exchange them for medicinal seedlings.”
The staff were delighted. They selected ones that either the institute didn’t have or had a broader medicinal value.
In the end, they exchanged 30 medicinal seedlings for a bottle of nutrient solution and growth agents, and both sides were satisfied.
With the medicine in hand, they drove back to the community.
They hadn’t been back for a few days, and they didn’t know the condition of the house.
As the car entered the community, they saw someone acting suspiciously at the gate, so Huo Yishen stepped on the gas to accelerate.
The sound of the car startled the person, who then ran away, quickly disappearing to the corner.
Just as they stopped the car and opened the door, a foul smell rushed over them.
Jiang Ning quickly covered her nose and retreated into the car.
The front door of their house was splattered with disgusting excrement, which was a great shock to their vision and smell.
The dog rushed out, spreading its limbs and chasing after the man who had disappeared into the corner.
Worried about the dog’s safety, they hurriedly drove after it.
As they turned the corner, they saw the dog pounce heavily on the man hiding in the corner of another villa.
A wail sounded, and the man and the dog wrestled on the ground.
As soon as the car stopped, Jiang Ning rushed out like an arrow, landing a few punches on the man.
Faced with the fierce dog, the man had no power to resist. His body was covered in several bloody bite wounds, and he also took a few punches from Jiang Ning, his teeth flying out.
Thinking about the filth splashed on their door, there was no need for interrogation; they’d deal with him first.
Wails continued, making Huo Yishen feel a bit embarrassed standing by.
Security guards patrolling nearby hurried over, “What happened?”
Jiang Ning finally stopped, but the dog didn’t relent, biting down on the man’s throat.
As long as the command of poop scooper was given, it would send this two-legged creature to meet its maker, enjoying the smelly leg as a snack.
The man, with his windpipe bitten, was scared into losing control of his bladder.
Jiang Ning ignored the security team, staring coldly at the man on the ground. “You only have one chance to live, choose for yourself.”
Trembling with fear, the man stammered, “I-I want to live, save me!”
“Who ordered you to do this?”
Before Jiang Ning could finish her sentence, the dog’s teeth tightened around the man’s windpipe, causing him to scream in terror, “It’s Miss Yanfei. She resented you for hitting her last time and for shamelessly seducing Young Master Rong. She couldn’t bear it and wanted to teach you a lesson.”
Originally, they had planned to do this while Building 50 was empty, but they were unlucky enough to be caught.
Chen Yanfei? Jiang Ning didn’t associate with rich people, but because of Qin Chuan, she knew a bit of gossip about some people.
The Chen family had built a swimming pool for their daughter’s coming-of-age party in the scorching heat, all to attract a wealthy husband.
And the wealthy husband happened to be Young Master Rong.
Women’s jealousy and resentment were indeed strange. Instead of learning a lesson from the beating she received last time, she resented Jiang Ning even more because Young Master Rong had sent someone to deliver things to her. She felt that Jiang Ning had stolen her beloved man.
Anyone with a brain would know that she and Huo Yishen were the couple.
Jiang Ning couldn’t understand. She hadn’t even spared Young Master Rong, so who gave Chen Yanfei the courage?
“Did she hire you?”
At this critical moment, the man dared not lie. “I’m a servant of their family. Miss Yanfei gave me 10 catties of rice, and she’s the master of the house. I dare not disobey her orders. Please spare me. I don’t want the 10 catties of rice anymore.”
It wasn’t that Chen Yanfei didn’t want to hire someone, but the community was very strict. They require registration for every entry and exit which makes it easier to trace.
Yang Jie happened to be in the crowd. “I’ve seen him before, he’s indeed a servant of the Chen family.”
The patrolling team felt embarrassed upon learning the truth. What should they do now?
They just wanted to work and earn their keep, why did they always encounter owners fighting each other?
Should they intervene? No one was a match for Building 50. Perhaps it was best to turn a blind eye. What if someone got killed?
Huo Yishen addressed the security team, “You continue patrolling. We’ll handle this peacefully.”
The head of the security team regained his senses. “Right, patrol, patrol. The security of the community is most important.”
However, he still reminded them, “Both of you are owners of the community. Let’s cherish harmony and sit down to discuss and resolve any issues.”
Huo Yishen smiled faintly. “Sure.”
As soon as the patrol team left, Jiang Ning grabbed the man by the collar and headed towards Villa 39.
In this apocalypse, who would sit down and peacefully resolve anything?
The front yard of Villa 39 was a garden, with a white-painted fence, newly transplanted flowers and plants, and a pink swing inside.
Jiang Ning kicked the door, once, twice…
Soon, a servant came out to open the door, startled by the fierce-looking Jiang Ning. “You…”
Jiang Ning pushed her aside and dragged the man into the courtyard.
A woman in her forties, wearing a cheongsam and a white shawl, walked out. “Who are you?”
She was extremely well-preserved, with a lingering charm of a middle-aged beauty.
But when their eyes met, both froze.
Rather than saying Jiang Ning resembled Chen Yanfei, it was more accurate to say she looked more like Madam Chen.
Jiang Ning’s head buzzed, feeling as if her heart had been stabbed with a sharp blade.
Madam Chen was also shocked. “You…”