Chapter 552 - 552: Suspecting a Trap

"That's great! Where is it exactly? Take your time, get your thoughts in order. I'm waiting."

Jiang Xinghai's spirits immediately lifted, and his tone grew urgent. He pulled the car over to the side of the road and stopped.

At the same time, a doubt surfaced in his mind.

According to what Zhao Wenxiang and Sun Zhen had said, Mirror Lake Manor was either in Shanghai or the Imperial City. It was also supposed to be extremely well-hidden, a place ordinary people had no way of knowing about.

So how was it that in such a short time, not only had Black Cloak's Mr. Long found out about it, but even Nightingale had managed to pinpoint its general location?

'Could someone be leaking clues about Mirror Lake Manor on purpose?'

'Mr. Long probably found out simply because he's ranked within the top forty-nine of the Hidden Dragon List.'

Jiang Xinghai lit a cigarette, silently piecing one thing together.

As for Nightingale, she hadn't yet replied.

At that moment, Nightingale was on a yacht. She had just shed her diving suit, revealing skin as white as snow and utterly dazzling.

She hastily threw on a T-shirt before speaking into her phone again, "Young Master Jiang, we've confirmed that Mirror Lake Manor is located among the archipelago on the East Sea Coast. The closest island to downtown Shanghai is just over thirty nautical miles away. The problem is, there are over twenty islands of various sizes, and at least two-thirds of them are leased out to the three great families of Shanghai. That makes it a bit tricky to get in and scout out the exact location."

"And the other third of the islands? Are they government-owned?" Jiang Xinghai asked, his eyes narrowing.

"That's right. I'm currently near one of them, Jade Island," Nightingale answered truthfully.

"In that case, don't tip them off yet. In the meantime, investigate closely and find out who suddenly released these clues about Mirror Lake Manor. I suspect it's a trap." A resolute, unreadable glint appeared in Jiang Xinghai's eyes.

"A trap?"

Nightingale paused for a moment, a strange light flickering in her eyes.

Jiang Xinghai instructed her again, "Don't you think these clues about Mirror Lake Manor appeared too suddenly? We can't rule out the possibility of a trap. So, don't be in a hurry to find it. I want you to investigate discreetly and see if someone deliberately leaked this information to set a trap. Understand?"

"You're brilliant, Young Master Jiang. I understand."

Nightingale nodded, getting the picture. "It was my fault for being too reckless. I brought you the good news before I had concrete leads. I'm sorry. I'll continue the investigation."

She knew this would be an expedition filled with challenges and unknowns. Without solid proof, she really shouldn't have notified Jiang Xinghai.

"It's fine. You've done more than enough. Just wait for me to meet you in Shanghai. I should arrive by tomorrow night at the earliest, or the night after at the latest." Although Jiang Xinghai was thrilled by the news of Mirror Lake Manor, after calming down and thinking it over, he couldn't dismiss the possibility that someone was orchestrating things from behind the scenes.

After the call ended, Jiang Xinghai got back in his car and continued toward the Feng Family's residence.

「A dozen or so minutes later.」

「The Feng Family Residence.」

Lin Liping and Feng Lulu were already there.

The members of the Feng Family were also waiting politely at the entrance.

"Xinghai!"

"Brother Xinghai!"

Upon seeing Jiang Xinghai arrive, Lin Liping and Feng Lulu called out to him tenderly, one after the other, and started forward to greet him.

Lin Liping's expression froze for an instant, and her steps faltered. She decided to give the opportunity to Feng Lulu, whom she loved like her own daughter.

In her heart, she wanted Feng Lulu to be happy.

"Auntie, what's wrong?" Feng Lulu seemed to sense her aunt's hesitation and stopped as well.

Before Lin Liping could explain, Jiang Xinghai had already gotten out of the car and was walking over.

"Everyone's here."

Jiang Xinghai's gaze shifted between Lin Liping and Feng Lulu before moving on to the members of the Feng Family.

"Divine Doctor Jiang, the banquet is ready. Please, come in." The Feng Family's Great Clan Elder, Feng Gong, was all smiles.

Beside him, Feng Zhuoran, his complexion pale, offered Jiang Xinghai a polite smile.

"Let's eat first, then."

Jiang Xinghai paused beside Lin Liping and Feng Lulu. "Let's go."

"Okay."

Lin Liping deliberately kept some distance from Jiang Xinghai, leaving the spot next to him for Feng Lulu.

Both Jiang Xinghai and Feng Lulu noticed, but with so many people present, neither of them said anything.

"Brother Xinghai, was Yun Province fun? Did you bring me back any local specialties?" Feng Lulu asked, linking her arm with Jiang Xinghai's as they walked forward.

"I was in a rush to get back, so I forgot," Jiang Xinghai said with an embarrassed smile, glancing at Lin Liping at the same time.

"It's nothing, it's the thought that counts," Lin Liping replied with a gentle smile.

Feng Lulu nodded as well. "That's right. You weren't on vacation, you were taking care of business. It's understandable that you'd overlook something like that."

As she spoke, a mischievous smile played on her lips.

It had been seven or eight days since she and Jiang Xinghai had last seen each other.

That night had been the eve of Jiang Xinghai's departure for Yun Province.

It was also the last time she had received acupuncture and massage to increase her cup size.

Through her efforts, she finally got her wish: she had Jiang Xinghai, and successfully "upgraded" into a woman.

To this day, she still replayed every single detail of that time in her mind, wishing she could be with Jiang Xinghai every day.

Finally, Jiang Xinghai was back.

And tonight, that deep-seated desire of hers could be fulfilled once more.