Chapter 549: Chapter 549: Take a Break
The cause of Lu Yuanyuan’s death, ultimately, was only Sheng Tang’s speculation and might not be correct.
Otherwise, after so many years, why has there been no clue?
She couldn’t be sure.
However, Jiang Baocu trusted her deeply, Gu Shiting did too, and even the old master of the Gu Family established a "Secret Private Investigation Group," with Song Chen as the face, and people working covertly, thoroughly investigating the matter.
They all trusted her, despite knowing that she was merely making emotional conjectures.
Sheng Tang felt warm inside.
If there was someone truly psychologically traumatized, it would probably be Jiang Baocu.
Jiang Baocu felt nauseous for several days in a row, unable to eat, and was depressed.
Compared to others, she was really fragile.
So, Sheng Tang arranged for an outing with her over the weekend.
"Did you know a new amusement park opened in Nanqiao District?" Sheng Tang asked her.
Sheng Tang and Jiang Baocu didn’t live in the same district, but they were not far apart, and Nanqiao District was the new area of the city, which took at least one and a half hours to reach from Sheng Tang’s home.
If not for the city’s expansion, Nanqiao District would still be considered out of town.
"We’re going that far to play?"
"This season, the canola flowers are in bloom. I heard there are fields of canola flowers by the roadside in Nanqiao District. We can go play and also relax." Sheng Tang said.
Jiang Baocu understood her good intentions.
They arranged to go on the weekend.
Gu Shiting also wanted to go, but his college entrance exams were just two weeks away, so Sheng Tang forbade him.
"Study well." Sheng Tang said, "Which little puppy said he wanted to be the top science student in the city for me?"
Gu Shiting: "..."
He was still unwilling to accept it.
"You go play Saturday, but can you come over on Sunday to keep me company?" Gu Shiting asked, "I want to see you."
Not seeing her for a day was unbearable for him.
"If I don’t see you, I can’t focus on studying." He even started whining.
Sheng Tang: "..."
They were all so clingy, she felt almost like their elder.
Pity that she hadn’t even graduated high school, her mental state was more worn than a matriarch.
"Besides, don’t you want to ask Song Chen what he found out?" Gu Shiting added.
This hit Sheng Tang’s heart.
"Okay, then I’ll see you Sunday." Sheng Tang said, "You don’t need to come pick me up, study well at home. I’ll arrive before lunch, I’ll take a cab."
Gu Shiting agreed.
He suddenly wanted to buy Sheng Tang a car.
A car is just a small thing, buying an inconspicuous vehicle shouldn’t be a big deal, right?
The weekend arrived as scheduled.
When Sheng Tang woke up early, she specially put on a white dress, ready to take photos.
Grandma asked, "Will you bring Bao Chu back for lunch?"
"It’s so far, we’ll just be arriving around noon. How would we make it back for lunch?" Sheng Tang smiled, "Don’t worry, the two of us will eat out."
Jiang Baocu’s car arrived downstairs.
The journey was indeed long, the car passed the ring road overpass, Sheng Tang and Jiang Baocu both took a small nap.
Nearing Nanqiao District, Sheng Tang woke Jiang Baocu.
They had already gotten off the overpass, traveling through the national road that cut across the city. On both sides of the road were farmlands, vast fields of yellow canola flowers, stretching to the horizon.
"This area is called the economic crop area, canola is one such crop, hence the large fields." Sheng Tang said.
Between the ridges were many people taking photos, you could always spot a few figures here and there.
"So beautiful!" Jiang Baocu exclaimed.
"We’ll go to the amusement park first, then have lunch. After lunch, in the afternoon, the sunlight is perfect, we can come back and take photos." Sheng Tang said.
Jiang Baocu agreed.
The amusement park was newly opened, heavily advertised, but still too far, hence not as crowded as the city center.
They had a delightful time.
Near the end, Sheng Tang and Jiang Baocu found a restaurant for lunch nearby.
The nearby restaurants were few, there was one western-style restaurant, not crowded, no wait needed.
"I’m so hungry, let’s go to this one, they serve quickly." Jiang Baocu said.
They entered the restaurant.
Jiang Baocu pulled Sheng Tang, heading towards an inner table.
After a few steps, Sheng Tang stopped in her tracks.
Jiang Baocu tried pulling her but couldn’t, puzzled, she turned to look at her.
Sheng Tang gestured towards the innermost table, her expression slightly odd.
Jiang Baocu looked over, and let out a soft "ah" before quickly pulling Sheng Tang away.
Both of them promptly left the restaurant.
