Chapter 323 - 322: The Train Heading to Linzhou

The next day, Nico sat on the bed topless, lost in thought.

If it were not for the lingering soreness in the area that had been injured yesterday, if it were not for the note on the bedside table, Nico would really wonder if everything that happened yesterday was just a dream.

Because now, on the surface, she looked no different from a healthy person, even the horrifying wound from yesterday had faded to the point of being barely noticeable.

"The miraculous Eastern Wizard, will we have the chance to meet again?" Nico murmured as she looked at the note written in English, her eyes reflecting a mix of loss, longing, and anticipation.

When Nico held the note Ge Dongxu had given her, Fan Hong also had a document in his hand. On the document was a photo, unmistakably of Nico, along with a middle-aged woman with blonde hair, dressed in black, exuding a sense of nobility, sensuality, and a cool, professional demeanor.

"It’s her daughter!" Fan Hong’s face showed a trace of surprise.

"Director, do we need to continue the investigation and surveillance?" A man with a stern expression asked carefully, seeing Fan Hong silent for a long time as he studied the information in his hands.

"No need, let her be," said Fan Hong, stroking his chin, then after a while waved his hand dismissively.

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Haven’t received a call from Fan Hong and with Jiang Lili, a close female confidant by his side, made Ge Dongxu maintain a very good mood all day.

After all, he definitely did not hope that the woman he saved would turn out to be a spy from another country.

It was ten o’clock at night when Ge Dongxu finally sent Jiang Lili back to her dormitory.

The dormitory supervisor was surprised to see Ge Dongxu punctually returning Jiang Lili to the girls’ dormitory.

Even though Aunt Flo had visited, the car owner was still so attentive to this girl—could it be true love?

Isn’t that ridiculous? Nowadays, would people like them truly be sincere to a girl?

After taking Jiang Lili back to her dormitory, Ge Dongxu did not return to the siheyuan but instead took a solitary trip to Fragrant Hills late into the night.

That day, walking alone on Fragrant Hills, the familiar yet strange feeling that had stirred imaginations in his heart was the reason he intentionally took another solitary trip there in the peace of the late night.

Walking alone in Fragrant Hills, he did enjoy the rare serenity in the bustling summer city, but that familiar yet strange feeling did not emerge again.

It seems he was overthinking! Ge Dongxu smiled, shook his head, and headed back home.

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It was Linzhou City train station.

It was as always bustling with people, a constant stream.

But the observant ones would notice that the station’s security seemed to have been heightened several levels compared to before, and one could even see armed police officers, creating a distinctly tense atmosphere in the air.

Outside the train station, there were also more traffic police than usual, conducting traffic control.

The direct train from the capital to Linzhou slowly pulled into the station.

Although it was a personal matter, Elder Feng had repeatedly insisted on keeping things simple before coming, he even refrained from taking a special train, opting only for a reserved private compartment. But, given Elder Feng’s extraordinary status, how could the local leaders take his words about simplicity at face value?

The necessary level of security and the protocol for receiving an official of his stature could not be neglected.

Inside the private compartment, Ge Dongxu watched the slowly arriving train, while armed security personnel had already taken their places on the platform.

The provincial leaders, often seen on television and in newspapers, were now standing on the platform, waiting for the train to arrive.

Sang Yunlong and Zheng Zijie, the Director of Provincial Public Security Department, were also conspicuously present.

The train slowly came to a halt, and the door to the private carriage opened first, with Elder Feng alighting, accompanied by his personal bodyguards and Ge Dongxu.

Seeing Ge Dongxu following Elder Feng off the train, the other leaders didn’t pay much attention to him, assuming he was just one of Elder Feng’s bodyguards. However, Sang Yunlong and Zheng Zijie were visibly taken aback—they had never expected to see Ge Dongxu with Elder Feng.

This trip of Elder Feng’s was strictly for personal matters. He didn’t want to draw too much public attention or newspaper coverage, so as to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings. Therefore, upon alighting from the train, he only briefly shook hands with the welcoming provincial leaders. He didn’t say anything particular, nor did he formally introduce Ge Dongxu; instead, he simply said, "Let’s get on the car first."

The province had already prepared a Coaster in advance.

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Who could ride in this car was, of course, unquestionable for those around Elder Feng—they had their own arrangements. But for those from Jiangnan Province, it was a different story.

After all, there were limited seats, and it was not possible to pack the vehicle full to brimming.

Despite all of those present on the platform to welcome Elder Feng being titans within Jiangnan Province, the only ones actually qualified to ride in the same car as Elder Feng were the top one or two provincial leaders, as well as the Provincial Party Committee’s Secretary-General, the steward in charge of coordinating activities along the way. As for the others, it was all up to Elder Feng’s preference.

"Yunlong, you come up too," Elder Feng said before getting into the car, signaling out Sang Yunlong by name.

"Yes, sir," Sang Yunlong replied, standing at attention.

The people on the platform immediately cast envious glances towards Sang Yunlong, while their minds began to whirl with thoughts.

Did Elder Feng specifically invite Sang Yunlong to accompany him in the car just because Sang Yunlong was his soldier back in the day, or was there a deeper meaning?

This was worthy of consideration, for at Elder Feng’s level, every word and action could hold significant implications.

Once inside the car, Ge Dongxu naturally took his seat beside Elder Feng, and it was only at that moment that the top leaders of Jiangnan Province and the Secretary-General realized the young man’s extraordinary status. Sang Yunlong had guessed from the moment he saw Ge Dongxu that he was not just Elder Feng’s bodyguard, though the exact nature of their relationship was still unknown to him.

In the car, Elder Feng took the initiative to introduce each party, mentioning only Ge Dongxu’s name while not revealing his particular status as his disciple’s teacher.

Even so, the gazes of the few leaders in the car shifted entirely when they looked at Ge Dongxu.

Because Elder Feng had taken the time to introduce him, a young man who looked to be barely in his twenties!

Even a fool could guess the significance of that!

After shaking hands and exchanging greetings with the leaders including Sang Yunlong, Ge Dongxu had no further role to play; the conversation that followed was mostly between Elder Feng and them.

Though it was a private matter, since he had come, engaging with these local leaders was rightfully expected.

Yet, as a "commoner" who was out of his depth in national affairs, Ge Dongxu naturally could not get involved nor speak up. He casually listened while gazing out the car window.

Outside the window, police cars led the way in front of them and served as escorts behind, with every intersection already controlled.

Elder Feng was staying at the State Guesthouse by Mingyue Lake.

After spending a night at the State Guesthouse, Elder Feng boarded the Coaster the next morning and headed to Changxi County.

This time, accompanying him were only Sang Yunlong, the Executive Vice Governor, and Zheng Zijie.

As the Director of Provincial Public Security Department, Zheng Zijie was responsible for coordinating the local security and escort work necessitated by Elder Feng’s visit.

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