Chapter 370: Jiang Yu Found His Sister
Su Tao was genuinely tempted—she wanted to prepare two or three vehicles for Taoyang’s private military. It would make long-distance missions safer and more convenient.
Luo Yan coughed lightly and said, “If Boss Su is willing to sell the land, I can provide two of the latest models as a gesture of goodwill, with a three-year maintenance guarantee.”
Even more tempting…
Su Tao nodded calmly, “I’ll think about it and get back to you.”
After leaving, Wen Man was already daydreaming about living in Taoyang. She even planned to visit Su Tao’s house daily to play with Little Flame. She enthusiastically sought out a carpenter and a weaver to make cat toys, a hanging bed, and an elevated climbing frame.
Luo Yan didn’t want to crush her excitement. Although Su Tao hadn’t explicitly refused, he sensed she wasn’t inclined to sell the land. Chances were, she wouldn’t sell it in the end.
Just then, Wen Man’s father called from Changjing, as usual, to check on his daughter’s well-being.
Wen Man spilled everything about Taoyang like beans from a bag, her voice rising with excitement as she recounted the details.
Her father was surprised. “Is it the Taoyang near Dongyang that’s been rising rapidly over the past six months?”
“Yes, Dad! You’ve heard about it too?”
Seeing his interest, Wen Man spoke even more enthusiastically, even mentioning the story of Taoyang’s man-eating plants defeating a group of nameless bandits, as if she had witnessed it herself.
Her father remained silent for a long time before muttering to himself, “So the reports Xu Chang submitted were true…”
He had initially thought Xu Chang exaggerated out of gratitude because Taoyang had saved his daughter. Turns out, he had underestimated the truth.
And he knew his daughter wouldn’t lie—she was too simple-minded to hide her emotions or fabricate stories.
“Manman, give the phone to Luo Yan.”
Luo Yan straightened up, respectfully greeting his father-in-law.
“Is there anything else to add to Manman’s report?”
Luo Yan replied seriously, “One thing—Manman forgot to mention that Taoyang’s actual owner is a girl under nineteen. From my interactions with her over the past few days, she seems to be an upright and straightforward person. Her subordinates respect her deeply, and her capabilities are exceptional.”
Wen Man chimed in, “Yes! I love hanging out with her, but she’s always busy running between Dongyang and Taoyang, sometimes even pulling all-nighters.”
After hanging up, Wen Man’s father leaned back in his chair, lost in thought. Eventually, he cast his vote to approve Taoyang’s official status as a gathering place.
He had nearly made a foolish mistake—Xu Chang was the “eyes” of the President. If Xu Chang acknowledged Taoyang, that meant the President did as well. Voting against it would have been self-sabotage.
He sighed deeply, reviewing the reports again. The details were so unbelievable that he couldn’t blame others for being skeptical. Fortunately, his daughter’s firsthand account gave him the confidence to cast his vote.
He also foresaw that the name “Taoyang” was about to make waves in Changjing.
A teenage girl as the boss? Fascinating.
That night, Xiao Wenyu’s villa was brightly lit. If not for the soundproofing, the tenants might have complained about the noise.
A group of wealthy girls drank themselves silly. One half-drunk friend asked Wenyu, “Wenyu, is this place really yours? It feels like you just bought the land, and the next thing we know, there’s a fully-built, luxurious villa. It’s unbelievable!”
Xiao Wenyu glared at her. “Of course it’s mine—you’re drinking and puking here, and you still don’t believe me?”
Despite being drunk, the girl couldn’t hide her envy.
“This is amazing. We all thought you were buying a useless piece of land to gift your old man, but you actually built a mansion for yourself. If I were you, I wouldn’t give it away either—not even to my own father. By the way, is Boss Su still selling land? I want a piece, too.”
At this, all the other drunk girls perked up.
Xiao Wenyu smirked. “Forget it—she’s not selling anymore. You all missed the chance because you thought it was worthless land. This is what happens when you’re too slow and short-sighted—just accept it.”
The girls groaned in frustration.
By the next day, the northern socialite circles were buzzing with rumors about Xiao Wenyu’s private villa. Whether or not it truly had a defensive shield capable of repelling zombies and preventing fires and theft, the luxurious décor—especially the floating swimming pool—was enough to make everyone green with envy.
In the apocalypse, rich kids didn’t lack money—they lacked quality living spaces and entertainment.
Even Xiao Wenyu’s second sister heard the rumors. She couldn’t believe her younger sister had turned that “useless land” into something extraordinary. Rumor had it that the villa not only had a high safety rating but also came equipped with a private theater, floating pool, bar, nightclub, and gym.
Suspicious, she called Xiao Wenyu to verify the rumors—and to complain about not being invited.
Xiao Wenyu, unwilling to engage, simply said, “The rumors are true.”
Her second sister fumed. “I’m free this week—I’ll visit.”
Xiao Wenyu refused bluntly, “Spend that time bonding with Dad and his new wife. Maybe he’ll be so happy he’ll leave you a bigger inheritance.”
Angry and speechless, her sister hung up and stewed in frustration. But when she met her friends later, the first thing they asked was:
“Hey, can you get your sister to invite us to her villa?”
Meanwhile, Su Tao was thrilled—there was finally news from Jiang Yu. He had found his sister, Jiang Tong. And she was alive!
Jiang Yu’s voice trembled with emotion over the phone.
“When we found her grave, we planned to retrieve her remains and cremate them… but there was nothing inside. At first, I thought zombies had dug her up and eaten her. But then, locals said they’d seen her. After two days of searching, we found her at a shelter…”
His voice broke as he tried to hold back tears—tears of joy, disbelief, and relief.
Standing beside him, Jiang Tong was covered in dirt. She stared at the man crying for her with pitch-black eyes, as deep and dark as an abyss.
Was this… her brother?
No. That was the brother she knew when she was still human.
Now, everything was different.
