Chapter 129: The Content of the Mysterious Phone Call Translation
Chapter 129: The Content of the Mysterious Phone Call Translation
Li Zian arrived at Modu University and was stopped by the security guard. No matter how much he explained, it was useless. He made a phone call to Kang Xin. Before long, Kang Xin came over.
She was wearing her school uniform: a white short-sleeved shirt and a blue knee-length skirt. Her whole being radiated a youthful and lively energy.
But that was just an illusion. Her chest always gave people a feeling of visual weightlessness, and it always made people worry that as she walked, she might lose her balance because of that reason and fall to the ground with a thud.
Li Zian only looked, his heart completely pure.
He was truly a devoted man.
In a vast forest, he only took one peach.
Kang Xin greeted Li Zian with a nod, then explained the situation to the security guard. After that, she led Li Zian through the school gate.
“What was said in that audio?” Li Zian asked impatiently, just a few steps after entering the school gate.
Kang Xin kept walking without stopping and said, “It’s not convenient to talk on the way. Let’s talk when we get to the office.”
Li Zian grew even more curious, but he didn’t ask again. He followed Kang Xin into the library of Modu University and then went to the small office on the second floor.
Kang Haichuan was not in the office.
“Where did Professor Kang go?” Li Zian asked.
Kang Xin said, “My dad had classes this morning. He went to teach his students. I called you right after I finished the translation. My dad doesn’t know about this yet.”
“Quick, tell me, what exactly was said in that phone call to Director Ma?”
“Take a look yourself. It’s all on this piece of paper.” Kang Xin pointed at the office desk.
Li Zian walked over and saw a piece of sketching paper. On that sketching paper was written a long string of strange characters. Some looked like tadpoles, some like tree branches, some like randomly growing little sprouts. He didn’t recognize a single word. His eyes quickly scanned the page, and then he saw a Chinese translation below.
The content of the translation was: Who are you? You sent our signal. Are you trying to find us? If you don’t have a reasonable explanation, you will die. Time cannot bury our footprints. Those who are lost will eventually find the road back home. Green Mist Envelops, the Return Journey is Long.
That was the passage.
Li Zian read it over and over several times, but he only felt confused.
He thought the call was from Huang Bo, but now it seemed uncertain. It was very likely that the caller gave Huang Bo an order to kill Ma Fuquan.
Of course, there might be a second possibility, a third possibility, a fourth possibility…
There was only one truth, but it was hidden in the mist.
“Finished reading?” Kang Xin broke the silence in the office.
Li Zian nodded, but he still seemed a bit absent-minded.
Kang Xin said, “I translated this passage. You know, when translating a text into Chinese, the literal meaning might have some slight differences. But I estimate even if there are differences, they are minor. So, the person who called probably meant something like this.”
“Thank you. Your translation is very important to me,” Li Zian said.
Kang Xin smiled. “Uncle, why are you being so polite? I’m not helping for free. You promised to treat me to Japanese food. I started dieting and eating vegetarian two days ago. I’m really looking forward to your big meal.”
Li Zian also smiled. “Alright, then it’s this noon. I’ll treat you to Japanese food. You can order anything you want.”
Kang Xin made a cute gesture. “Then, can I bring Tang Xier? She’s been talking about you a lot lately, and it’s annoying me.”
The image of that plump girl immediately popped into Li Zian’s mind. He smiled again. “Of course, no problem. Invite her. At noon, we’ll go to the best Japanese restaurant in Shanghai.”
“You said it! I want to go to Karasemi. You can’t go back on your word!” Kang Xin pointed at Li Zian, her dark, shiny eyes full of excitement and anticipation.
Li Zian smiled. “You can go anywhere you want.”
He didn’t even know where “Karasemi” was or what kind of Japanese restaurant it was. But did a Master lack the money to treat guests?
Not just Karasemi, even Kongkun would be no problem.
“Then I’ll call Tang Xier now.” Kang Xin took out her phone, ready to make the call.
Li Zian said, “There’s one more thing.”
“What is it?”
“I need to talk to you about the murderer who killed Director Ma,” Li Zian said.
Kang Xin’s hand, holding the phone, dropped.
“That murderer is Huang Bo.”
Kang Xin said in surprise, “He’s not dead?”
Li Zian nodded. “He’s not dead. Officer Liu and I even teamed up to catch him, but he got away.”
Kang Xin said angrily, “He really is scum. My dad and Uncle Ma both considered him a friend, but he killed Uncle Ma.”
“Do you know Huang Bo?”
“I haven’t met that person, but I’ve heard my dad and Uncle Ma talk about him quite a bit, so I know a little,” Kang Xin said.
“Then did you hear your dad or Director Ma mention whether Huang Bo knew martial arts?” Li Zian asked.
Kang Xin thought for a moment, then shook her head. “I haven’t heard about that. Why do you ask?”
Li Zian gave a wry smile. “The night we tried to catch him, he kicked Officer Liu down the stairs with one foot. I was waiting in ambush downstairs. I fought with him and got beaten up.”
There was nothing particularly shameful about such a thing.
“Wow, he’s that powerful?” Kang Xin looked very surprised.
Li Zian said, “You can tell your dad about this. You can also show this translation to your dad. But regarding that Symbol, you and your dad should stop researching it. This matter is very strange and also very dangerous.”
Kang Xin nodded. “On my part, there’s definitely no problem. But my dad is very stubborn. I need to talk with him. I’ll call you after I know what he decides.”
“Alright, that’s all I wanted to say. You can call Tang Xier now.” Li Zian’s gaze fell back on the translated passage.
Green Mist Envelopes, the Return Journey is Long?
The last sentence of the translation gave him a strange feeling, like religious phrases, such as Hallelujah, Amitabha, and the like. But it was just a feeling; mostly, he felt confused.
He picked up the sketching paper, folded it into a small square, and put it in his pants pocket.
Then he also called Tang Qing and asked her to help make lunch. Since he was treating two female classmates to a meal at noon, he definitely couldn’t go home to make lunch.
Not long after, Tang Xier arrived. She smiled when she saw Li Zian. “Uncle, long time no see, I’m very… happy!”
It was clear this plump girl was from the Chinese department. Luckily, she didn’t say “I miss you very much,” otherwise it would have been awkward.
Li Zian also greeted her with a smile. “Hello, Student Tang. I’d like to invite you and Kang Xin for a meal. Would you honor me?”
Tang Xier said with a laugh, “Uncle, you’re hitting me where it hurts. I rushed over specifically because you’re treating us to Karasemi. Right now, I’m like an accessory hanging on your leg; I’ll follow you wherever you go.”
Li Zian smiled. “Alright, then let’s go.”
The three of them left the library and walked out. Along the way, many girls stared at Li Zian, and some were whispering.
Being handsome is a good thing, but being too handsome can be troublesome.
“Uncle, if it weren’t for saving Kang Xin that day, would you have gone to a hotel room with me?” Out of the blue, Tang Xier asked.
Li Zian felt quite awkward and remembered the answer he gave her before. He mentally adjusted it a bit and said, “Well, I’m a married man with a child. I definitely can’t do anything that would hurt you.”
Tang Xier wanted to say something more, but Kang Xin hit her. “Aren’t you ashamed? Talking about this in public. I’m blushing for you.”
Tang Xier looked a bit wronged. “When I try to chat up other handsome guys, they ignore me. Uncle is so handsome and still jokes with me. If I don’t flirt with him a little, isn’t that a loss for me?”
Li Zian said with a smile, “Later, I’ll have a couple of proper drinks with you.”
Kang Xin said, “You’re not thinking of getting us drunk and then having some improper intentions, are you?”
Li Zian: “…”
Kang Xin lectured Tang Xier, sounding very reasonable, but she herself couldn’t resist teasing Li Zian.
That’s just how it is. If a woman is beautiful, many men will try to chat her up. If a man is handsome, women trying to flirt with him definitely won’t be few.
A taxi took the three to the Karasemi Japanese restaurant on the Bund. Li Zian got a private room and took Kang Xin and Tang Xier inside.
Li Zian picked up the menu to order. He was startled as soon as he saw the prices. There were no individual dishes, only set meals. The cheapest was two thousand per person, then three thousand, four thousand upwards. It was crazy expensive. He picked a middle option, ordering the three thousand per person set, and then also ordered two bottles of sake. This meal would probably cost over ten thousand.
If this were before, he could never afford such a meal even if you beat him to death. But now, earning money was easy, so it was no big deal. A Master must, first of all, be generous.
Kang Xin poured sake for Li Zian, Tang Xier, and herself. Then she raised her glass with a smile and said, “Xier, come on, let’s toast Uncle together.”
Tang Xier also raised her glass and said with a laugh, “We should deepen our friendship with a rich friend like Uncle.”
Li Zian raised his glass with a smile.
Flirt away, flirt as much as you want.
I remain steadfast and unmoved.
After the Japanese meal, the three left the Karasemi restaurant. Li Zian drank nearly a whole bottle of sake, but that was only about two liang (approx. 100 grams). For him, it was no different from drinking a glass of water. But Kang Xin and Tang Xier had flushed cheeks and seemed slightly tipsy. Tang Xier could be ignored, but Kang Xin, with that slight tipsiness, gained a bit of the charm of a mature woman, making her even more pleasing to the eye.
“I’ll call a car for you. You can go back to school. I won’t go to the school,” Li Zian said.
Kang Xin waved her hand. “Uncle, come here. I want to tell you something.”
She walked to the side.
Tang Xier didn’t follow and stood still, wearing an expression that was half a smile.
Li Zian walked over and asked, “What did you want to tell me?”
Kang Xin said, “My dad is applying to go on an expedition to the Loulan Ancient Site. I don’t know if it will be approved. If it is approved, I want to go too. Do you want to come along?”
Li Zian asked curiously, “Why does your dad want to go on an expedition to the Loulan Ancient Site again?”
Kang Xin said, “He said he wants to take another look at the place where the skeleton was found. Maybe he’ll discover something. If it’s approved, will you go?”
Li Zian thought for a moment before saying, “I need to think about it before I can give you an answer.”
Kang Xin said, “No hurry. It hasn’t been approved yet anyway. Think it over slowly. I’ll tell you when my dad gets news.”
“Okay,” Li Zian said.
After seeing off Kang Xin and Tang Xier, Li Zian found a supermarket nearby and bought some groceries. Then he hailed a car back to Gaochen Yipin.
As soon as he got home, his Mobile Phone rang with an incoming call.
The caller ID showed an unfamiliar number.
Li Zian swiped to answer. “Hello?”
“May I ask, is this Master Li Zian of the Worry-Relieving Studio?” The voice was hoarse and low.
“That’s me. Who is this, please?”
“I have a matter and seek Master’s help to solve a difficulty. Is it convenient to meet?”