The next day.

Public opinion about the South Bay drag racing case intensified, with many people holding up white warning signs that read "Oppose privilege killing" and sitting in protest at the government gate.

At the same time, there was panic inside the Shen residence. Shen Zhuang, along with Shen Lanxi, Shen Rang, Shen Che and a group of people, set out for the Xiangying old house before dawn.

Jiang Huashan hurried as fast as she could, but still missed the main group and went to Qinyuan in vain. She immediately realized that something was wrong. Shen Zhuang had seldom gone out in recent years. If he could leave the garden, something big must have happened at home.

After thinking for a moment, she immediately called Shen Mianzhi, but this time the call could not be connected.

After hanging up the phone, she went straight to Chunyuan, but when she arrived at Chunyuan, she was told that Shen Mianzhi had not returned since yesterday.

After going to college, Fu Sui'er and Shen Mianzhi would occasionally live in the school dormitory, so the aunts didn't mind.

After a second failed search, Jiang Huashan's face grew increasingly grim. He made phone calls one by one while searching the inner courtyard. After searching the vast garden, he found that none of Shen Lanxi, Shen Qingyu, Shen Mianzhi, or Fu Sui'er were there.

How could this be?

She was exhausted and sat down under the banana leaves by the autumn pond, panting heavily.

We were clearly in touch before, so why did we suddenly lose contact? It was like everyone had made an appointment...

Suddenly, her breathing stagnated, and her clear eyes were instantly covered with a layer of mist as she thought of something.

It’s not all arranged, it’s the power of the play!

The current situation is the same as the last time when she was prevented from rescuing Su Miao, but at that time she and Su Miao were bound by some kind of contract, so she can see the direction of the plot.

In other words, they are currently in the stage of development of an irresistible plot, and the reason why she did not receive any prompts from the door of the drama is because this plot is not bound to her.

Now all the members of the Shen family have disappeared, so this plot must be related to the Shen family.

Jiang Huashan clenched his fists tightly, and beads of sweat on his forehead dripped down his cheeks.

If she was worried before that she was imagining too much, now she can basically be sure that the current plot must be Shen Jiao's death.

- [World Drama Rule 4: This world's plot cannot be altered by any force other than the Drama Gate.]

It seems that she can only rely on herself this time.

The autumn wind rustles the banana leaves, ripples appear on the autumn pond, and two figures vaguely emerge on the water's surface.

Jiang Huashan came back to her senses instantly and looked behind her. Her movement was too abrupt, and Shen Yuan was startled before he could pat her shoulder.

"Second Uncle?"

Shen Yuan was stunned, looking at his dangling hand with a slightly awkward expression, "Shanshan, weren't you in Nanwan? Why did you come back so suddenly?"

Jiang Huashan stood up and brushed off the grass debris on her skirt. "Something happened at school. I came back to get some information. Uncle, what are you doing today?"

Shen Yuan withdrew his hand. "The old man and the others have gone out. I'll stay here to guard the garden." After saying that, he looked around. "Where's Ah Ling? Hasn't he come back yet? Did that kid let you go back to Whale Harbor alone?"

Jiang Huashan said, "No, he said he'd go take care of something first. I'll grab my things and then meet up with Brother A Ling. Oh, right! Uncle, did something happen at home? Why are Grandpa and everyone else out?"

Shen Yuan thought for a moment and said in a relaxed tone, "It's not a big deal. It will be resolved in two days. Just focus on your studies first. There's no need to..."

"Is that so? Fine then~" Jiang Huashan glanced at the watch on his wrist and turned to leave. "The time I agreed to meet with Brother A Ling is almost up. Let's go."

"Eh?!" Shen Yuan turned around and looked at her from behind. "Where are you guys meeting? Do you want a driver to take you there?"

Jiang Huashan waved her hand and ran into the corridor without looking back.

*

After leaving Shen Garden, Jiang Huashan immediately called Jiang Wanyi, and this time the communication was very smooth.

"Sister, are you here? I just heard mom talking on the phone in the room. She seemed to be getting ready to go out." Jiang Wanyi's voice was very low, and she was obviously a little anxious.

Jiang Huashan was stunned, and his first reaction was why Jiang Wanyi’s call was connected?

"Sister?" After waiting for a long time without any response, Jiang Wanyi couldn't help but feel anxious. "Let me make this clear first. I've already given you the information. What happens next has nothing to do with me. No matter what happens in the future, you must remember your promise."

"Jiang Wanyi." Jiang Huashan walked into the garage, took out the spare key she had picked up earlier in Plum Garden, opened the door and got in the car. "I'm asking again, you didn't lie to me, did you?"

Jiang Wanyi was also anxious. "I've said it a thousand times, I didn't do it! You should be very clear about my current situation. It won't do you any good if I lie to you."

Jiang Huashan lowered his eyes and said calmly, "Jiang Wanyi, hold Fang Mei."

After saying that, she started the engine, stepped on the accelerator, and shifted gears skillfully, all in one go.

"boom--"

The Black Warrior's headlights suddenly lit up with a fierce light, and Shen Qingyu's Dream Car flew out of the garage at lightning speed, like a century-old beast awakened from a deep sleep.

*

"I can't do that. Hello! Sister... I..." Before Jiang Wanyi could refuse, Jiang Huashan had already hung up the phone.

She looked at the direction of Fang Mei's bedroom with a face full of despair, and she hated Jiang Huashan for being dishonest. It was clearly agreed at the beginning that she was only responsible for providing intelligence. Fang Mei even dared to set her sights on the Shen family. How could she be her opponent?

Just as Jiang Wanyi was wavering, Fang Mei pushed the door open and walked out. She was obviously dressed up specially, wearing a plain autumn-colored cheongsam with a high-set round pearl necklace. The jewels made her look so rejuvenated that at first glance she seemed to be ten years younger.

Jiang Wanyi quickly stood up from the sofa, his hands nervous, "Mom, you want to go out?"

"Yeah." Fang Mei glanced at her with a calm expression, "I won't be back tonight, so you can take care of your own food and drink."

Ever since she was threatened by Jiang Huashan last time, Fang Mei has calmed down and no longer forced her to go out and meet those questionable people.

But it was also because of this that Fang Mei's attitude towards Jiang Wanyi became increasingly cold. Not only did she often stay out all night, she also withheld her living expenses.

Jiang Wanyi once tried to ask Fang Mei for the money, but was scolded badly. She had no choice but to start selling the clothes and bags she had accumulated to make ends meet.

"mom……"

Seeing that Fang Mei had already walked to the door, Jiang Wanyi didn't have time to think and called her out loudly, but when she saw Fang Mei frowning and looking at her, she immediately panicked again, hesitating for a long time and couldn't say a word.

"What? You want to ask me for money again?" Fang Mei frowned. "I don't know who it was back then. You made money but you still think it's dirty. Why would you be so noble and use my dirty money?"

Jiang Wanyi lowered his head and didn't dare to speak.

Fang Mei was increasingly disdainful of her petty appearance, with a look of disdain on her face, "If I had known you were such a loser, I wouldn't have chosen you back then. If I hadn't chosen you, that ungrateful bastard wouldn't have gotten to this point with me."

Jiang Wanyi clenched his fists tightly, and waited until he heard the sound of the door locking before slowly taking out his cell phone.

"Hey, sister, I'm sorry, I can't stop mom."

Her messy bangs covered her eyes, her voice was panicked and guilty, but the corners of her mouth were already curved upwards.

In fact, she didn't believe that Jiang Huashan would take her back to Shenyuan, so she thought of another way to get rid of Fang Mei, which was to make Fang Mei disappear forever.

Sister, which one would you choose, your biological mother or your adoptive mother?

I'm really looking forward to it~

……

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