Chapter 169: Chapter 159: Real-Name Whistleblowing Chapter 169: Chapter 159: Real-Name Whistleblowing After a hearty and delicious breakfast, Su Heming dropped Jiaxin off at the airport. Because there were few flights and tickets were expensive, there were very few people taking planes, a situation incomparable to the bustling scenes of later generations.
Su Heming waved to her and said, “Girl, next time you come, give me a call in advance. I’ll pick you up and take you out for something tasty to eat.”
Jiaxin’s eyes crinkled with her smile, “Okay.”
Since she hadn’t informed anyone of her flight, nobody came to pick her up when she got back to the Forty-nine City, but she didn’t mind and took a taxi home from the airport on her own.
She thought there would be nobody at home, but to her surprise, Xiaoxiao was in the yard picking vegetables. Jiaxin asked, “Why didn’t you go to Xiushui Street?”
Qian Xiaoxiao put down the vegetables she was holding and said, “You were coming back today; how could I be in the mood to watch the shop? Sister Xin, are you hungry? Xue Mao has made a pot of jujube porridge, which is still warm on the stove; I also went to line up early to buy roast chicken. If you’re hungry, I’ll just stir-fry some greens for you.”
Uncle Zhang now also ran a shop selling roast chicken. Many people liked to eat it because of his good cooking skills, and if you didn’t go early, you wouldn’t be able to buy any.
Jiaxin said, “Then get the vegetables ready; I’m going to change clothes.”
Nowadays, those who could afford to travel by plane were either wealthy or powerful, and generally higher in manners and would not create disturbances, so she had slept from the moment she boarded the plane to the Forty-nine City and still felt very energized.
Qian Xiaoxiao carried the vegetables into the kitchen. It wasn’t that she couldn’t cook, but as Xue Mao had remarked, even pigs wouldn’t eat what she made with the same ingredients.
Jiaxin cooked two dishes, stir-fried string beans with eggplant and stir-fried water spinach in oil, coupled with the roast chicken, the two of them had more than enough to eat with three dishes.
As Xiaoxiao ate, she said, “Yesterday, my grandfather called and said that the money you sent has run out and asked you to transfer more. Knowing you weren’t here, he said he’d call again in the evening.”
Master Qian had gone to the Ancient Capital in April, and after staying there for more than half a month helping with the antique shop opening in May, he went to Yun Province. There, he found the person Jiaxin was looking for through a friend and then rented a large house and a piece of land.
The gardener he hired was skilled in growing orchids, but his favorite was the Clivia. Jiaxin, with a generous hand, gave money for him to grow them. Besides that, Master Qian also purchased orchids as instructed by Jiaxin, and all the acquired orchids were also entrusted to the gardener for care. However, they didn’t want ordinary varieties, only famous ones, so the number of collected orchids to date was not large.
Jiaxin nodded to indicate she understood.
Xiaoxiao hesitated and then said, “Sister Xin, the afternoon you left for Hong Kong, I dumped a bucket of urine on that woman.”
Jiaxin was startled, but then she smiled and asked, “How did you get away?”
Xiaoxiao explained that she had staked out a good spot in advance and covered her face. After splashing the urine on Ding Jing, she ran away. Being trained in martial arts, by the time Ding Jing and the people around her reacted, Xiaoxiao was long gone without a trace.
Jiaxin said, “I know you did it to vent for me. But don’t be so impulsive next time. If you get caught, not only will you get lectured, but you might also have to spend a few days in detention, which isn’t worth it.”
Xiaoxiao was just infuriated, “That vile woman not only ruined your reputation and almost cost you your life, but now she’s also brought her whole family over to harass you. Since no one else would deal with her, I had to.”
Jiaxin felt reassured; the girl really loathed evil. She smiled and said, “Don’t worry, she won’t be able to disgust me anymore.”
Xiaoxiao’s eyes lit up, she stopped eating, rolled up her sleeves, and said, “Sister Xin, how do you plan to deal with that poisonous woman? Just command me, and I will do it.”
She wasn’t good at strategizing, but she excelled at taking action.
Jiaxin chuckled, “Take action? If you weren’t caught red-handed throwing urine, even if they find you later, you can deny everything, and the police will treat it as a prank. But it’s different if you hurt someone; you could be sentenced if you’re caught.”
Jiaxin shook her head and said, “I’m not willing to let you get involved for such a rotten person. Xiaoxiao, remember, even if you want revenge, make sure it doesn’t affect you. Otherwise, just wait. Revenge is a dish best served cold, and there’s no rush; find the right opportunity to take action.”
Qian Xiaoxiao looked at her eagerly and asked, “Sister Xin, what are you planning to do about that venomous woman?”
Lu Jiaxin smiled, though the smile hid a chill, “You’ll come with me to a place after my nap. Once we get there, you’ll see.”
Unexpectedly, Sister Xin started to play coy, but it was okay, waiting for two or three more hours seemed bearable.
After lunch, Lu Jiaxin strolled around the yard to digest her meal. While walking, she dreamed of earning enough money to buy a big house like Aunt’s, where she could walk in the backyard after meals. However, Aunt’s beautiful garden lacked a swimming pool. She thought it would be great to swim for an hour or two every day to maintain her figure.
While Lu Jiaxin was taking her afternoon nap, Qian Xiaoxiao checked the clock every three to four minutes. She felt that time was dragging unusually slow today when it usually flew by.
To pass the time, she started practicing the Eight Silk Brocade in the courtyard. After finishing the routine, she practiced the swordplay taught by Master Qian. The sword seemed alive and flexible in her hand.
So engrossed was she that she did not even notice Lu Jiaxin come out. Only when she finished with the sword did Jiaxin applaud and praise, “How come I’ve never seen you practice swordplay at home before?”
Qian Xiaoxiao replied, “This swordplay is fierce and can easily hurt people nearby, so I dare not practice it in the yard.”
Lu Jiaxin asked with interest, “Is it possible to teach others? If so, I’d like to learn it.”
Qian Xiaoxiao did not refuse, but neither did she agree, “Sister Xin, this swordplay was taught to me by my old man. I need to ask for his consent before teaching it to others.”
“Okay, doesn’t he call in the evenings? I’ll ask him tonight.”
Qian Xiaoxiao felt Master Qian wouldn’t refuse, since it was not any secret family technique. But still, such a big decision needed his approval, or the old man would get angry. She reminded Lu Jiaxin, “Sister Xin, you know swordsmanship is hard work, right? You might get hurt.”
“Yes, I started learning swordsmanship with a wooden sword at the age of five, often ending up with a bruised nose and swollen face. Later, with a real sword, I injured myself several times.”
On hearing this, Lu Jiaxin immediately said, “Then forget it, I’ll just stick to learning fist techniques!”
Qian Xiaoxiao also felt that she did not need to learn swordsmanship, “Sister Xin, when shall we leave?”
“I’ll wash my face and then we’ll go.”
Over half an hour later, the two approached the front of a large building. Qian Xiaoxiao, feeling somewhat scared as she saw the guards with wooden rifles at the door, instinctively grabbed Lu Jiaxin’s arm.
Seeing her , Lu Jiaxin said, “You wait here for me.”
Qian Xiaoxiao asked in a low voice, “Sister Xin, will it be dangerous for you inside?”
Lu Jiaxin pointed at the sign hanging by the door, “This is a government facility, with guards on duty. How could it possibly be dangerous? You just wait here, even if I went inside, you’d still be waiting outside.”
Hearing that there was no danger inside and that she would still be waiting alone outside, she decided not to go in. “Sister Xin, I’ll wait here.”
From a young age, she was uncomfortable in such places, not knowing what to do with herself once there.
Lu Jiaxin understood that people like them were not familiar with these kinds of establishments, “Don’t just stand around here, go find a place nearby to sit, take a stroll, or buy some snacks. Come back in an hour and a half.”