Super Island Tycoon

Chapter 1210: Chapter 1209: Outsider

Jiang Cheng sat in Zhao Shuai’s car, thinking about what had happened at that time. He, Zhao Shuai, and Qi Rongfeng were surrounded by journalists, leaving them no space to spare, so they didn’t notice where Cloud went. However, the Ji Family had no reason to hide Cloud. At this time, someone saw the Qi Family hiding Cloud, so the only people who could do such a thing were Li Pu and his group. They could capture Cloud and at the same time provoke conflict between the Ji and Qi families. Now that the Hua Clan had almost fallen, and the Yue Family remained unnoticed, the target of Li Country was the Ji and Qi families. Thinking of this, Jiang Cheng couldn’t help but worry about Cloud’s safety.

Zhao Shuai, taking Jiang Cheng with him, soon reached the Qi Family. Jiang Cheng saw it was an independent courtyard with many ancient trees, and the house had a rustic style, much like the ancient courtyards he had seen on Earth. At this moment, many journalists were in front of the courtyard, holding their microphones and cameras, shouting persistently, all demanding a statement.

"Hey, Lin, do you think these journalists are foolish? They’re here demanding explanations before even understanding the situation," Zhao Shuai said, glancing at the journalists.

"It’s not so much foolish as it is being instigated. This matter is not simple," Jiang Cheng said.

"Let me call Rongfeng first. It would be troublesome if we accidentally let these journalists in. Besides, you’re a famous person now, Lin," Zhao Shuai said as he dialed Qi Rongfeng’s number. "Rongfeng, I’m here with Lin. We’re just outside, and there are a lot of journalists. How do we get in?"

Jiang Cheng looked at the courtyard in front of him. It seemed to have been around for many years, and the houses inside appeared well-maintained, evidently passed down through generations, a truly nice place.

"Lin, Rongfeng said he will send someone to meet us in a moment," Zhao Shuai said as he glanced at the packed entrance.

Just then, a young man who closely resembled Qi Rongfeng opened the main door and came out. Seeing someone approaching, the journalists rushed forward, surrounding the man to ask questions. At this time, a few people appeared around Jiang Cheng and Zhao Shuai. "Mr. Zhao, the Young Master asked us to take you in," the leader said.

"Let’s go, Lin," Zhao Shuai said, and with Jiang Cheng, followed these people to the right side of the courtyard. They saw that the wall was covered with ivy. One of the men stepped forward, found a mechanism between the ivy, and gently turned it. Jiang Cheng saw the wall crack open slightly. The man pushed the wall open, and Zhao Shuai and Jiang Cheng followed him inside. As soon as Jiang Cheng entered the Qi Family, he felt the air was very fresh. The path was paved with bluestone, perfectly matching with the ancient house. Many unknown trees lined the path, and there were numerous pavilions along the way. Seeing such a courtyard, Jiang Cheng couldn’t help but marvel. He had only seen such houses on TV before.

After walking for a while, Jiang Cheng saw Qi Rongfeng approaching him, looking a bit anxious.

"Rongfeng, what’s the situation now?" Jiang Cheng asked.

"Ah, don’t mention it. The Ji Family Patriarch is now certain that we hid Cloud. What’s more, so many journalists are blocking our door. I had wanted to give you a proper tour since it’s your first time at my house, but now..." Qi Rongfeng said apologetically.

"It’s okay. Our priority now is to find Cloud," Jiang Cheng said, patting Qi Rongfeng’s shoulder.

"Yes, Rongfeng, let’s take a look together. I’ll try to persuade Mr. Ji. He’s not unreasonable," Zhao Shuai said.

"Yes, Mr. Ji is indeed not unreasonable. But there’s a journalist inside who took a photo of Cloud in my courtyard, which is very troubling. How did Cloud end up in my courtyard?" Qi Rongfeng said, raising his eyebrows, genuinely puzzled.

"A journalist? What’s his name?" Jiang Cheng asked.

"I don’t know. Let’s go inside and take a look," Qi Rongfeng said.

Jiang Cheng sensed that something was indeed off, but currently, everything seemed unknown.

Jiang Cheng and Zhao Shuai followed Qi Rongfeng into a room. Seated in the main position was the Ji Family Patriarch who Jiang Cheng had seen at the previous seminar. Beside him was a man also in his forties, likely Qi Rongfeng’s father, and next to him, a young man, looking slender and dressed casually, with a delicate appearance. There was no one else in the room. The people inside gave Jiang Cheng and Zhao Shuai a once-over as they entered. "Hey, are you Mr. Lin from the seminar earlier?" The middle-aged man beside the Ji Family Patriarch stood up and approached Jiang Cheng, asking.

"Yes, Dad, this is Jiang Cheng, who I mentioned to you before," Qi Rongfeng introduced him to his father.

"Great, as expected of a talented person," Patriarch Qi said, sweeping away his previous gloom, seeming slightly excited.

"Hello, Mr. Qi," Jiang Cheng also greeted.

"Ah, Mr. Qi, you’re only seeing Lin and not me?"

Zhao Shuai stepped forward with a smile and said to Patriarch Qi.

"How could that be, Shuai? Of course, Uncle Qi sees you," Patriarch Qi said with a smile.

Seeing the anxious expression on the Ji Family Patriarch’s face, Zhao Shuai went over as well, "Uncle Ji, please don’t worry too much. Cloud will be fine, but I sense this matter isn’t simple. Uncle Qi would never hide Cloud."

"Ah, look at the photo. How can you say I’m falsely accusing the Qi Family?" The Ji Family Patriarch handed a photo to Zhao Shuai.

Zhao Shuai took the photo. Jiang Cheng saw that the woman in the picture indeed resembled Cloud in figure and appearance, but it seemed to be taken from a distance, so her face wasn’t clear. However, the woman in the photo, who looked like Cloud, was indeed in the Qi Family’s courtyard.

"Ah, I also find this very odd. But now there’s photographic evidence, what can I do? Cloud grew up with you and, although she seems fearless, she’s actually very timid. I truly, truly..." the Ji Family Patriarch said, and suddenly began to cry. The people present seemed genuinely moved by the Ji Family Patriarch, and a heavy atmosphere fell over the room.

"Patriarch Ji, I, Qi Ye, swear we would never hide your Cloud. As for that photo, I really don’t know how to explain it. Our families have always been peaceful and friendly. I think there’s someone behind this, stirring up trouble," Patriarch Qi said excitedly, glancing at the young man seated.

Jiang Cheng looked at the man, his face showing a consistently indifferent expression, not affected by the attention from others, like an outsider.

"So this is the reporter?" Zhao Shuai walked to the young man and asked, "Where did you take that photo from?"

"My name is Zhang Tian; I’m a reporter. I took it just outside the Qi Family’s courtyard," the man said, standing up and giving a simple self-introduction.

Jiang Cheng had just looked at the photo and felt it didn’t seem photoshopped. The woman in the photo should really be Cloud because, in the photo, due to the wind, her bangs lifted, revealing a tattoo at the corner of her eye. However, Qi Rongfeng evidently had no idea, and just now, Patriarch Qi had sworn sincerely. It seemed that this matter was indeed not done by the Qi Family. But Cloud typically doesn’t associate with the Qi Family people, so she had no reason to be at the Qi Family.