Eighties Sweetheart Wife
Chapter 443 Nine Dragons Inkstone

Chapter 443: Chapter 443 Nine Dragons Inkstone

Song Yunuan asked, puzzled, "How did he come into contact with it?"

The so-called plot did not include this scene.

Moreover, it would require time and conditions to pull off a bait-and-switch.

However, the security conditions at the time were definitely not as good as they are now.

Xia Bowen explained, "Before Shangguan Heng went to Xiangjiang, he had already become the head of the Shangguan family, and he said there were some things he could donate.

Back then, we were very welcoming and offered praise and rewards to anyone willing to make a donation proactively.

The donation ceremony was held at the Beidu Museum, and while the artifacts he donated were not numerous, they were of some value.

Since he led the donation effort, we agreed to his request to visit the treasure exhibition room."

Song Yunuan...

Sure enough, it had something to do with Shangguan Heng.

Xia Bowen continued, "...The investigation quickly turned to Shangguan Heng, and then Museum Director Feng came to talk to me.

The situation now is that not a single subtle clue can be overlooked, maybe it’s not related to Shangguan Heng, but if it is connected, we must clarify it. I’m already carrying enough on my shoulders, any more and I really won’t be able to bear it..."

Xia Bowen’s face was not looking good as he spoke these words.

Song Yunuan did not utter a word, thinking about her plan to visit Museum Director Feng upon arriving in Beidu. However, Second Grandpa said not to go for now, as Museum Director Feng has been swamped with work lately.

Xia Bowen went on, "...I was also planning a trip to Xiangjiang. It’s perfect, I’ll go with Song and Dance Troupe One."

Xia Bowen had to make the trip personally.

If it was Shangguan Heng’s doing, he would go to great lengths to retrieve it, and if not, the investigation would have to continue on this end.

After some thought, Song Yunuan earnestly said, "Even if you go to Xiangjiang, you might not be able to gain access to the Shangguan residence. The wealthy there are so well-guarded they’re armed to the teeth; besides, it’s better not to visit the Shangguan residence lightly—what if you went there and never came back?"

Xia Bowen spoke softly, "But Museum Director Feng is also under investigation now, he hasn’t been to work for over a week, his hair has turned white, and he has lost a lot of weight.

If it really was Shangguan Heng’s doing, then I’ve dragged you and your grandfather into this. If it wasn’t, then this can at least rule out one suspect.

No matter what, after thirty years, it’s really not easy to find, and besides, the leads often break as soon as we follow them."

Song Yunuan looked at Xia Bowen sympathetically, "You know the Shangguan family, which is actually quite fortunate."

Xia Bowen...

He took it as a compliment.

Song Yunuan still went to see Museum Director Feng, only to find, unexpectedly, that just like Old Mr. Gu, his hair had turned from half-white to snow-white, aging him by more than a decade in an instant.

The change was too drastic.

As her only official superior at the moment, Song Yunuan was genuinely concerned.

Museum Director Feng glanced at Old Ji, who said, "Xia Bowen has already informed Little Nuan, and he’s going to Xiangjiang with Song and Dance Troupe One."

Then Old Ji frowned, "Xia Bowen talks too much, telling Little Nuan about it. What, does he want Little Nuan to help him too? He’s dreaming."

But after seeing Museum Director Feng’s downcast and sickly appearance, he said, "Don’t wear yourself out. There’s still no lead right now. Many documents and pieces of information still rely on you to sort through. If you fall, there will be one less person in the know. As for those who doubt you, don’t take it to heart. You know in your heart whether you did it or not."

Song Yunuan knew these events were unrelated to the plot she was supposed to follow, so she wasn’t triggered or disappointed, but she still asked, "Have you contacted Old Erha? Could it be his doing?"

Museum Director Feng shook his head, "It wasn’t him."

Then it would really be hard to find any clues.

Now there are still several clues, some informants are no longer here, while others are still under investigation. Anyway, within a certain circle, it’s causing people to panic.

There are also many people saying that Museum Director Feng is guarding his own loot, and that he’s up to no good, definitely plotting something with his son.

Museum Director Feng’s son is currently studying electronic manufacturing technology in Country W on a public-funded study program.

He is also a person of both good character and scholarship.

There are very few public-funded study places these days, which naturally invites envy.

After leaving the Feng’s, Old Mr. Ji and Song Yunuan walked back, and on the way, Old Ji told Song Yunuan that even if she went to Xiangjiang, the Nine Dragons Inkstone had nothing to do with her, and she shouldn’t take everything upon herself.

Especially Xia Bowen, that man is too cunning and sly, who knows how many tricks he has up his sleeve?

He knew that the feud with Little Nuan’s family was irreconcilable, that now was only maintaining a facade of calm.

So, he might just be harboring the attitude of using her if possible.

Song Yunuan: "I know you mean well for me, but if it really was Shangguan Heng who took it, I will definitely find a way to get it back. Besides, my uncle and my grandma suffered so much at their hands, and the Shangguan family didn’t even flinch, which makes me very angry. Don’t worry, Second Grandpa, even if it wasn’t Shangguan Heng who did it, I must still take a big piece out of them on this trip."

Old Ji glared at Song Yunuan, warning her, "Xiangjiang is not like our place, there it’s a big mess with all sorts of people, so don’t go taking risks. If that’s what you’re thinking, then you better not go."

After warning Song Yunuan, he also warned Xia Bowen, saying that if he dared use Little Nuan to investigate things for him, he would really fall out with him.

Xia Bowen was quick to explain: "Even if I’m not human, I still wouldn’t dare to use Little Nuan. When I found out that Song and Dance Troupe One was going to Xiangjiang for a goodwill performance, I still didn’t know that it was Little Nuan who made it happen. I asked the leaders if I could lead the group, and I’ll also provide some support from my side. It’s only later that I found out Little Nuan was going too, and that’s when I talked to her about this. Little Nuan is so clever, I couldn’t hide anything from her once we were there, so it’s better to tell her in advance. Plus, I’ve contacted Old Four; he’s arranged people over there and they’re investigating now. Maybe when I get there in late July, we’ll have results."

In his heart, Xia Bowen thought, Old Man Ji, you have never experienced Little Nuan’s methods.

Would you dare use her, when you’re already living too comfortably?

Although he doesn’t want to admit it, he has to acknowledge that towards Little Nuan, he feels affection and appreciation, but at the same time, he also feels wary.

Anyway, his feelings towards Little Nuan are quite complex.

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Old Mrs. Song, on her end, was hurrying the property transfer formalities, insisting on putting Song Yunuan’s name down, and even mentioning that the courtyard in the Begonia flower area should be left to Zhu Feng. The old lady had suffered all her life and had been timid and weak. Now, as long as her children are safe, she dares not wish for more.

But this won’t do, now that a pharmaceutical factory has been established in Nanshan County Town, as long as people eat grains, no one is free from illness.

When ill, one needs medicine, and it doesn’t care whether you’re poor or rich.

Xia Xindong is now the Director of the Research and Development Center and the Deputy Director of the Factory.

Not to mention how much power he wields, this is a double salary we’re talking about.

Therefore, one must dare to dream, dare to think of anything; she even plans to matchmake her if a suitable old man is found.

When she said this to Song Yunuan, Song Yunuan just laughed heartily.

The place where Old Mrs. Song bought the courtyard is called Auspicious Alley, which sounds particularly celebratory.

That was also the reason Old Mrs. Song took a fancy to it at first glance, and since Old Mrs. Song was so persistent, Song Yunuan agreed.

The two houses are not far from Wutong District, and people were taking care of them usually, so Old Mrs. Song, holding the keys, felt her life was indeed rich and colorful...