Mistakenly Connected to the Jade Flower Branch

Low chuckles rose from all around, and quite a few people were listening intently.

Judging from his appearance and voice, Qin Jiu always forgot that Su Hexiang could sit comfortably in the position of boat captain, and how could she be controlled by a few words from him?

Su Hexiang said softly, "Qin Jiu, you're a member of the council, are you trying to make decisions for the gang leader and Doctor Luo? The gang leader sent him to Baguazhou with me. As the leader of a gang, you must keep your word in front of your subordinates and not go back on your word. Brother Zhou, don't you think that makes sense?"

The ability to speak words of war and violence as if they were love confessions is unparalleled, especially when combined with the skill of Suhexiang.

Qin Jiu said, "Brother Zhou..."

Zhou Yan said seriously, "Ajiu, you should call me Uncle Zhou. Xu Lai and Liu Lin hold high positions and have no problems on Chongming Island, while we have been demoted by a generation for no reason. Isn't it all because they followed your example?"

Su Hexiang said, "Brother Zhou, I didn't learn from Qin Jiu. I just think Brother Zhou is young and handsome, and calling you 'Uncle' makes you sound old."

Is this the time to discuss seniority? There's no sense of priority whatsoever.

Qin Jiu nudged Nan Fei with his elbow and gave him a wink.

Nan Fei shook his head and shrugged. Luo An didn't even give him a glance; he couldn't fathom the Emperor's intentions.

Foreign ships were not allowed to enter Chongming Island. Instead, they were transported by warships to a location fifty miles away, where those who boarded first would lie on the gunwales and watch them.

Everyone has the tendency to gossip.

The Great River Gang has no shortage of men, all kinds of them. Su Hexiang hadn't taken a liking to anyone for years, but it turns out she had her eye on Luo An.

The ship's manager oversees the waters and docks, and only allows entry to Chongming Island for special reasons. Furthermore, since Luo An cannot speak, the two have no opportunity to interact or communicate, so naturally they cannot discern the truth.

Now that Luo An can speak and is willing to communicate with her, the old gang leader has passed away, and the new gang leader is willing to release him. This is a golden opportunity that will never come again.

Suhexiang said, "Dr. Luo, let's get on the boat."

Nianyao reached out and touched her face. "Why don't you ask Doctor Luo to go to Baguazhou for long-term recuperation, Sister Su?" Did she really say that? She really wanted to slap herself.

Qin Jiu immediately asked, "Chief, are you feeling unwell? Does your tooth hurt? A toothache isn't a disease, but it can be excruciating... Let me take a look at it..."

Luo An stood with his hands behind his back, staring straight ahead. The river breeze ruffled the hem of his clothes, making him appear detached from the world.

He seems aloof on the surface, but who knows what he's really like inside? "Thank you," "You flatter me," "Okay"—he talks too much!

Nianyao thought to herself, then put her hand down: "It doesn't hurt."

Liu Lin and Xu Lai exchanged glances. Qin Jiu gave up completely; his condition was terminal and beyond saving.

Just as Luo An was about to take a step, Nan Fei suddenly exclaimed, and everyone turned to look at him.

What's wrong with everyone today? So easily startled? He dropped his chopsticks to muffle his voice, then let out a startling "Ah!" that frightened everyone.

Su Hexiang glared at him, and Nan Fei stammered, "The medicine box... Young Master didn't bring the medicine box."

Luo An said, "Go get it."

Suhexiang's surprise turned to joy: "Go quickly and come back soon, we'll be waiting for you on the boat."

Nan Fei went to get the medicine box. Su Hexiang said, "Chief, Uncle Liu, Uncle Xu, then we..."

“He Xiang,” Zhou Yan interrupted her, “Let’s talk in private.”

Su Hexiang's expression hardened slightly. Everyone was protecting Nianyao, so why did they dislike her, Su Hexiang?

Su Hexiang said, "Brother Zhou, please speak frankly. We are both open and honest people, so there is no need to hide anything."

Zhou Yan walked to the side on his own, and Su Hexiang followed after him after a slight hesitation.

Yan Zeyu stood alone in front of them, feeling quite pressured: "Chief, Uncle Liu, Uncle Xu, Doctor Luo... goodbye."

Liu Lin frowned slightly as she watched his retreating figure: "Why does he look so familiar?"

Nianyao asked curiously, "Uncle Liu, he performed exceptionally well in last year's shipyard selection competition, winning a standing ovation. You said he was a talented person back then. Uncle Xu said he's almost thirty and still unmarried, is there something wrong with him?"

Xu Lai chimed in, "Brother Liu said that even if most of my body is buried in the yellow earth, I'm still all alone."

Nianyao said, "You said Uncle Liu is an old bachelor who has been around for a thousand years with only his head on top of his yellow hair."

Even now, thinking about it still makes Liu Lin chuckle, and she shakes her head slightly. Over there, Zhou Yan says something, and Su Hexiang keeps turning back to look at Luo An and Nian Yao, her expression one of surprise and uncertainty.

The two walked back, and Suhexiang's eyes lingered on Nianyao's face and stomach.

Nianyao stood tall and proud, her aura radiating confidence: I am the leader, who am I afraid of?

Suhexiang turned to Luo An, her voice gentle: "Dr. Luo, the situation is unclear right now. You are safer on Chongming Island. I will come to pick you up in a few months."

Suhexiang slightly raised her chin and gracefully boarded the boat.

Nan Fei hurried over carrying a medicine box: "Young master, let's go."

Nianyao's voice was cool: "You've got a big face."

Nanfei asked, "What do you mean? Young master, what's going on?"

Where are the people watching the play from the ship's bow? Where are the people in charge of styrax?

Nianyao's tone was even colder: "Sister Su doesn't want him anymore, and you still let him go? Isn't that shameless, or is it just heartless?"

Luo An clenched his fists and turned to walk back. He walked quickly, and Nan Fei caught up with him for a few steps before stopping to look at Qin Jiu.

Qin Jiu shook his head and shrugged.

Liu Lin said, "Zhou Yan, Ji Kongming is heading south, and Jiangxin Island will be the first to bear the brunt. The ships will remain on Jiangxin Island, and Captain Liang will lead eight hundred brothers, fully equipped with weapons."

Xu Lai said, "Yan Zeyu made a statement at the Shipyard General Assembly. He is new to the Shipyard General and doesn't know anything about things. He will take orders from you on Jiangxin Island and you can call him at any time."

Nianyao handed Zhou Yan a note: "Uncle Zhou, this is the boat captain who didn't come to the section of the river from Jiangxinzhou to Chongming Island."

Zhou Yan knew who it was without even looking: "Ji Kongming invited the ship owners, and I stopped and persuaded many of them to turn back. Only these two were stubborn and refused to turn back, and now they can only die by hitting the wall."

As the group watched the ship depart, they returned to Xianzhou Academy. Nanfei couldn't wait to jump in front of Qin Jiu, raising his eyebrows and reaching out his hand.

Qin Jiu was prepared and remained calm: "Brother Liu, didn't you say that you would give Nanfei one hundred taels of silver for inviting the young master to the shipyard conference? Give it to him now!"

Liu Lin was bewildered, but Nan Fei could tell something was wrong just by looking at Liu Lin's expression; his face was about to contort into a ferocious grin.

Qin Jiu took a step back and said anxiously, "Brother Liu, you don't remember what you told me last night? Are you getting dementia...?"

Liu Lin snapped out of his daze and gasped, "Yes, yes... I have Alzheimer's... Nanfei, Uncle Liu's hair is almost completely white, it's normal for him not to remember things..."

Nanfei jumped in front of Liulin and reached out his hand: "It's okay, it's alright if you remember now."

Liu Lin patted himself left and right, then pulled out twenty taels of silver: "This is all I have on me. I'll get more from your room later."

Qin Jiu said, "Brother Liu, I know where you keep your money. I'll go get it."

Qin Jiu was incredibly fast; before Liu Lin could even say "hey," he darted into the back gate.

Liu Lin looked at Xu Lai across from him. Xu Lai met his gaze, felt a slight chill in his heart, and subconsciously took a step back.

"I'd rather die than see you die, my friend? How could that be!" Liu Lin replied, "Xu Lai, you said last night you couldn't lose to me. Nan Fei invited the young master here, so give him one hundred taels of silver as well. A gentleman's word is his bond, so give it to him now."

Qin Jiu rushed back and threw the money bag to Nan Fei: "This is eighty taels, plus the previous twenty taels, for a total of one hundred taels."

Nanfei was overjoyed and jumped in front of Xu Lai, holding out his hand: "Uncle Xu, give me the money."

Xu Lai gritted his teeth, feeling around: "Damn it, I didn't bring any money with me. I'll go get it for you now."

Qin Jiu reached out to stop him: "Brother Xu, I've already brought it for you."