Chapter 75: The Manor Under Attack

Han Zhong suddenly looked as if he had discovered a new continent, pulling out Jiang Mohe’s phone from the pocket of his jacket. He exclaimed in surprise, “Didn’t you say you never use a phone?”

Jiang Mohe was silent.

He truly never used one—at least, not before. Now he did, but there were only two contacts saved: Nangong Ao and Xianyu Zeng. For everyone else, he communicated through email.

The phone was encrypted, so Han Zhong couldn’t access any messages. He scoffed jealously, “You’re so biased! You have a phone but didn’t tell me? Is it for some beloved girl?”

Jiang Mohe gave no reply.

He didn’t deny it! Han Zhong’s curiosity was instantly piqued. “So it’s true? You actually fell for someone? Come on, tell me—”

Before he could finish, a security guard came in to report, “Captain Han, there seems to be a situation over at Rose Garden. Should I call you over?”

Rose Garden was the most secluded part of the estate; occasionally, wild rabbits or birds from outside would trigger the security system, setting off the alarm.

Han Zhong clicked his tongue, “These kids come to me for everything!”

“Captain Han?” The guard outside called again, not hearing a response.

Han Zhong raised his voice, “Got it, I’m on my way!”

As he gathered his gear, he told Jiang Mohe, “You’ve got it easy now, just need to look after Miss Biao.”

“I’ll go too,” Jiang Mohe volunteered.

Han Zhong refused. “Forget it, ensuring Miss Biao’s safety is important enough. Just focus on your own job. We’ll chat another time!”

With that, Han Zhong headed out, jumped onto the estate buggy, and hurried to the scene.

Jiang Mohe gazed thoughtfully at the estate’s array of surveillance screens in the monitoring room.

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After Xianyu Zeng had distributed Xi Junle’s autographs among the members of the “Stew Group,” Mao Wandou teased her relentlessly in the group chat.

Mao Wandou: "Xianyu, has my Junle invited you for tea or a date yet?"

Whimpering Monster: "Whimper, whimper, whimper, I want a date too..."

Er Yuan: "Scram! You haven’t even grown all your hair, what date!"

Whimpering Monster: "Muscle man.jpg"

Sweet Jia: "Yu’er, Junle has a concert at the end of the month. I have extra tickets, want to come?"

Mao Wandou: "Jiabao, you’re so stingy, why didn’t you ask me? I’m a true fan too!"

Sweet Jia: "www, because Yu’er gave Junle her autograph before..."

Mao Wandou: "I helped you land a huge deal last month!"

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Blueberry: "Dou Dou, I’ll buy you a ticket!"

Mao Wandou: "No need, do I look like someone short of money?"

Blueberry: "You don’t lack money, but I just want to spend for you!"

Whimpering Monster: "Blueberry, I want you to spend on me too..."

Mao Wandou: "Out of the way!"

Xianyu Zeng watched their banter for a while and typed, "I’m adding someone to the group."

Er Yuan: "Who? The genius Xi?"

Sweet Jia: "hhh, Yuan is a Junle fan too."

Er Yuan: "What’s wrong with liking him? Only you girls can chase idols?"

Mao Wandou: "No, no, Yuan is welcome to join the fan club!"

After greeting the group, Xianyu Zeng added Bai Liyao.

“Interstellar Traveler” has joined the group.

Blueberry: "Welcome, big boss!"

Er Yuan: "Don’t leave now!"

Sweet Jia: "Sending you flowers.jpg"

Mao Wandou: "Show us your photo, handsome!"

“Interstellar Traveler” remained silent.

Mao Wandou: "Not online?"

Xianyu: "Probably busy with research."

Whimpering Monster: "Alien biology research?"

Blueberry: "That’s cool!"

...

Living at the estate, Xianyu Zeng didn’t chat too late. After washing up, she prepared for bed.

She had just lain down when she felt the ground tremble slightly. Before she could react, it shook again two or three times.

Xianyu Zeng was just getting up when Su Cha knocked at her door.

Xianyu Zeng opened it, and Su Cha told her, "Miss, something seems to have happened over at Rose Garden. We haven’t received a signal to leave, so please stay in your room for now."

"Where is Rose Garden?" Xianyu Zeng asked.

"In the most remote corner of the estate, it won’t affect us here."

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Just as Su Cha finished speaking, the ground shook violently again, and soon they heard Steward Xue’s voice, “Su Cha, come to Madam’s room!”

Xianyu Zeng guessed something might have happened in Madam Nangong’s quarters. She threw on a coat and went downstairs with Su Cha.

Outside Madam Nangong’s bedroom, Steward Xue and two maids were inside.

It turned out that when the ground had shaken earlier, a vase had fallen in the room. When the maid went in to check, the tremors caused her to slip and step onto the shards.

Steward Xue called Su Cha for help—she was not only skilled in martial arts, but also knew how to treat injuries.

Su Cha helped the injured maid downstairs, while the other maid quickly cleaned up the broken vase.

Madam Nangong saw Xianyu Zeng had come down and comforted her, “Don’t worry, the estate's security team is here. Nothing serious will happen.”

Steward Xue nodded in agreement, “Yes, our security staff are not just for show.”

“Mm.” Xianyu Zeng wasn’t particularly frightened, she had assumed it was just an earthquake.

Once the ground settled, Madam Nangong said to Xianyu Zeng, “It’s late, you should go upstairs and rest. Your brother will likely arrive soon.”

Indeed, with trouble at the estate, Nangong Ao would certainly come to check.

Originally, Xianyu Zeng wanted to wait with Madam Nangong, but the Madam insisted she didn’t need company, so Xianyu Zeng returned to her room alone.

Su Cha was still tending to the maid’s wound, so Xianyu Zeng went upstairs by herself.

As soon as she entered her room, before closing the door, a gust of cool wind blew in as the corner of the balcony curtain fluttered.

Xianyu Zeng became instantly alert; she distinctly remembered locking the balcony door before bed!

Her first instinct was to retreat, but after two steps, the door behind her closed automatically.

Sensing someone approaching from behind, Xianyu Zeng immediately spun and attacked, only to be caught squarely by Jiang Mohe.

Xianyu Zeng was taken aback. “How did you…”

Before she could finish, Jiang Mohe pressed a finger to his lips. Outside, Su Cha called, “Miss, are you asleep?”

Jiang Mohe signaled her with his eyes, and Xianyu Zeng caught on, dimming the lights and replying, “I’m in bed, is there something you need?”

“No, just wanted to let you know the crisis at Rose Garden has been resolved. There’s nothing to worry about, sleep well.”

“Alright. You should rest too. If I need anything, I’ll call you.”

Hearing this, Su Cha was at ease and returned to her own room next door, so she could easily protect Xianyu Zeng at night.

Once the sound of the door closing came from next door, Xianyu Zeng looked at Jiang Mohe and whispered, “Is it safe now?”

Without a word, Jiang Mohe took her hand and led her toward the balcony, away from the door.

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