Chapter 73

As soon as Xu Jianxing finished speaking, she said a bit jealously, "Honey, in my opinion, Isabel will definitely come back to find you. Are you looking forward to it at all?"

Xu Jianxing, hearing Lu Qian's tone, laughed and said, "I didn't expect you to still be so sensitive in real life. However, some things can't be avoided. If she comes, there's nothing I can do. I'll just avoid her in the future. Don't worry too much about it."

"Okay," Lu Qian nodded, a bit uneasy, and said, "Honey, I trust you."

"I don't even trust myself," Xu Jianxing muttered to himself. Although he was relatively faithful in love, sometimes love couldn't stop him from being tempted by external factors, a common problem for most men.

However, he said with a laugh, "Don't worry, I'll be good, honey."

"Sure, I'll believe that," Lu Qian replied sarcastically. In the game, Xu Jianxing had a history of flirting with many girls, even teasing them in front of her, which made her quite upset. The only good thing was that Xu Jianxing only indulged in verbal pleasure and didn't actually pursue anything further or give those girls anything. Everyone knew this, which made Lu Qian feel a bit better.

Of course, if you asked Lu Qian if Xu Jianxing was a cat that didn't like fish, she would never believe it. They had known each other for a year in the game, and they understood each other very well. In her view, although Xu Jianxing wasn't a very lustful man, if external factors came into play, it was hard to say.

Xu Jianxing chuckled and quickly changed the subject, "By the way, how's the preparation for the jewelry store going, honey?"

"It's going well. I've checked out a few places and plan to look for a couple more days before making a final decision."

At this point, Lu Qian asked curiously, "Honey, how have your recent days been?"

Xu Jianxing was a bit embarrassed, as he had almost all the jade he had obtained recently used for sacrifices. He laughed and said, "Honey, didn't I tell you before that the jade I got was useful for cultivation? I've used all the jade I got recently with a special method. The results are good, and I'll tell you more when we meet."

"You're being so mysterious," Lu Qian laughed, shaking her head, and didn't press further. However, she now knew that cultivation was quite expensive.

She was also a bit curious because she had never heard that jade could be used for cultivation before. Although it was a bit strange, she didn't ask anything. As a smart woman, she knew what to ask and what not to. Since Xu Jianxing hadn't planned to explain, it wasn't the right time to tell her. If the time came, he would tell her without her asking, which would avoid hurting their feelings over some secrets.

Xu Jianxing smiled, moved by Lu Qian's consideration, and said, "Honey, I plan to go home the day after tomorrow. It's been a year since I left, and I should go back to visit."

In the past, Xu Jianxing never went home because of financial issues. Now that things had changed, he missed his parents and sister even more and wanted to improve their lives. Additionally, leaving would avoid being entangled by Isabel.

Hearing this, Lu Qian felt a bit shy and uneasy, and after a moment of hesitation, she said, "Honey, do you think I should buy something for Uncle and Aunt?"

"No need. Now that we have money, it doesn't matter where we buy things," Xu Jianxing shook his head and said teasingly, "Don't you want to visit them in person?"

Lu Qian didn't hide her feelings and said softly, "Honey, if I say I don't want to, I'd be lying to you. But you know my situation. I'm really scared. I don't know how to face Uncle and Aunt. What should I do?"

Xu Jianxing understood Lu Qian's concerns and smiled, saying, "Don't worry too much. This time, I'll feel out the situation with my parents and help them accept it gradually. I promise that the next time I go home, I'll bring you with me."

"Thank you, honey," Lu Qian was deeply moved and thought for a moment, then said, "Honey, can you try to convince Uncle and Aunt to move to Yunhai? The environment and climate here are better for health and well-being."

"Okay," Xu Jianxing nodded and said, "I'll bring it up."

Even if Lu Qian hadn't mentioned it, Xu Jianxing would have thought about it. His parents had worked hard all their lives for him and his sister. As a son, he couldn't ignore their health and well-being. He wanted to see his family and give them a health far beyond the ordinary.

Xu Jianxing had already told Lu Qian a lot, and he wouldn't hide his cultivation from his parents.

Thinking for a moment, Xu Jianxing continued, "Honey, how much does a coastal detached villa in Yunhai cost?"

Hearing this, Lu Qian knew what Xu Jianxing was planning and said carefully, "Honey, if you want to buy a villa, I..."

"No need. You should know me well enough. If you buy it, don't say anything. You know I'm not short of money now. I want to show my filial piety to my parents."

Before Lu Qian could finish, Xu Jianxing interrupted. To avoid any misunderstanding, he added teasingly, "You'll have plenty of opportunities to show your filial piety to your in-laws in the future. Let me do it this time."

"Annoying," Lu Qian blushed, feeling warm at Xu Jianxing's consideration. If he didn't care about her, he wouldn't have thought of this.

Xu Jianxing laughed, "Okay, tell me the general situation."

"Okay," Lu Qian nodded and said, "A detached villa in the coastal area generally costs over 20 million. The concept is a private house with a private yard, covering a large area with a very low density. The villa comes with a yard, and its main value lies in its location and size. Compared to previous years, the price of villas this year has hit rock bottom, with very low transaction volumes. Even a villa worth over 100 million in the past can now be bought for around 50 million, according to a friend in real estate."

"Is that so? Then find out if there are any villas worth around 50 million. If there are, I plan to buy one," Xu Jianxing said without much hesitation. 50 million was a number he couldn't have dreamed of before, but now it was just a matter of effort.

Even Lu Qian couldn't help but exclaim, "Honey, you're really decisive. It feels like you're buying cabbages."

She giggled, "Also, with your skills, the jade you sold yesterday could buy two villas. It's not much different from ordinary people buying cabbages."

Xu Jianxing laughed, "So you're saying I'm a nouveau riche?"

"Who am I to say that?" Lu Qian replied coyly, then said, "Honey, wait a moment while I ask my friend. I'll get back to you soon."

"Okay," Xu Jianxing nodded.

About six or seven minutes later, Xu Jianxing received a call from Lu Qian. She said, "Honey, I found a detached villa worth 56 million. It's located on the coastal rocks, covering about 2.5 acres. The villa and yard are top-notch in terms of layout, decoration, and location. It's three stories high, with a floor area of over 600 square meters. The yard has a swimming pool, and the living room has 10-meter-high floor-to-ceiling windows, offering a panoramic view of the sea. It also has a private yacht dock and a viewing platform."

"Great, that's the one. I'll transfer the money to you shortly," Xu Jianxing, hearing Lu Qian's description, could imagine what the villa was like. He decided to buy it without hesitation, and he would figure out how to earn more money later.

"Okay," Lu Qian, although she wanted to pay, didn't bring it up again since Xu Jianxing had already spoken. She thought for a moment and said, "Honey, don't forget to print three copies of your ID and send them to me."

"Sure, I'll do that. Send me your bank account details as well."

"Okay," Lu Qian nodded and sent her account details without saying much more. She then asked, "Honey, should I book your flight?"

"Sure," Xu Jianxing smiled, not wanting to seem too distant.

"Alright, honey, you go ahead and do your thing. I'll send you a message once the flight is booked," Lu Qian smiled.

"Okay, bye."

"Bye."

Xu Jianxing hung up and drove to Teng'an. After about half an hour, he not only sent the copies of his ID to Lu Qian but also transferred the money.

Xu Jianxing looked at the 20 million left in his bank account, shook his head with a bitter smile, and headed to the jade street to start buying more raw stones...

Around noon, at the Baoshan Public Security Bureau.

Liu Min and some high-ranking officials escorted Isabel out of the police station after she finished her statement. Although these officials repeatedly invited Isabel to dinner, she declined.

Afterward, the officials said a few words and dispersed. They didn't ask Liu Min anything more because they already knew the general details of the case from the statement. They knew it wasn't appropriate for them to intervene and were waiting for special personnel to handle it.

After sending off the officials, Liu Min had lunch and returned to her office to review the case.

Although the case seemed simple to her, it was a habit she had developed over the years. Only by constantly thinking and studying could she improve her investigative skills and find any overlooked details.

Since the three suspects had become mentally incapacitated and Isabel, as the victim, had no further points to investigate, Liu Min focused her thoughts on Xu Jianxing.

Lu Qian had explained clearly, and Liu Min believed Xu Jianxing couldn't have colluded with the kidnappers. However, anything was possible, and a simple case might hide a meticulously planned scheme beyond others' expectations.

As she thought and reviewed the conversation, Xu Jianxing's expressions and actions, she delved deeper into the case.