Unusual Fate Records

Chapter 366, Section 58: The Han Dynasty Imperial Palace (Part 3)

"At lunchtime, Chixing Mountain will obtain its meals from the secret teleportation channel of the Hanting Hotel."

Wen Fengsheng said this in the message.

There is a concealed elevator, unmanned, with only a three-dimensional motorized transport system that continuously delivers the necessary resources.

Before tonight's engagement ceremony, apart from the White Walkers' high-ranking members, almost no one knew where Red Star Mountain was.

"I have a suggestion."

At that time, Chen Xingtong suggested, "Once I've dealt with the imposter, I can use my status as the engaged person to ask Chi Xingluan to have lunch with me. When Chi Xingluan shows up, then you can make your move."

……

Time returns to the present.

Chen Xingtong looked at Qi Tongli on the phone and said, "Dad."

How can you be sure you're Tong Shan?

Anyone who hears that their daughter is fake will have doubts.

"call."

Chen Xingtong clearly knows her adoptive father very well.

She exhaled, calming herself down.

Then, she rolled her eyes and said:

"Come on, stop with the nonsense. Don't you recognize your own daughter? When did I ever agree to this kind of ridiculous marriage? And you even dared to let me appear on camera? I'm already being lenient by not showing up with a 'smiling face on the surface but cursing under my breath' act."

She launched into a tirade, and Qi Tongli's expression changed slightly. He shouted:

"How many times have I told you, girls should behave elegantly! Put away those vulgar Northeastern accents you use!"

Grandpa Hanaoka, standing nearby, wiped his sweat and said, "Ha, sir, don't be angry. Miss was just proving her identity; she didn't mean to insult anyone... You see, her recognizability is still quite high..."

The old butler tried his best to smooth things over.

"Hmm... so that's how it is..." On the other end of the video, Qi Tongli also realized the seriousness of the matter.

"Hey, wait, didn't any of you notice anything unusual about that fake one?"

Chen Xingtong was furious.

"Now that you mention it, there are some strange things about the lady in the room."

Grandpa Hanaoka stroked his beard and nodded in agreement.

"She said she wasn't feeling well and was resting in her room. Isn't that the same way you always handle things the coldly?"

Qi Tongli, on the other end of the video, glared at her irritably.

"Alright, stop with your hindsight bias."

Chen Xingtong was too lazy to argue with them about this, and reminded them, "First of all, since someone is impersonating me, there must be a reason. Should we take her into custody first?"

Qi Tongli's expression changed slightly: "Of course."

"Secondly, your daughter is being hunted down by someone from the NA organization. Shouldn't you offer some assistance?"

"They dare to touch you?"

Qi Tongli's face darkened several shades instantly.

"Ah?!" Grandpa Hanaoka nervously reached out his hand, but dared not grab it directly, so he put it back from a distance.

"Miss, are you alright?"

They looked Qi Tongshan over again, and only when they saw that she was unharmed did they breathe a sigh of relief.

"I'm lucky I won't die, it's just that my phone broke and I haven't had time to contact you guys lately." Chen Xingtong waved her hand. "If I hadn't seen the news, I wouldn't even know I was getting engaged."

After saying that, she snorted.

"You... won't agree?" Qi Tongli's voice deepened.

If their own daughter disagrees and something goes wrong at this crucial moment, they'll become a laughingstock.

Chen Xingtong glanced at him and asked expressionlessly, "Is it my turn to back out now?"

Qi Tongli kept watching her expression and said, "It's up to you."

"Regarding..." He glanced outside and said, "I need to consult with my superiors about how to deal with the person impersonating you."

"Hmm." Chen Xingtong was too lazy to argue with him. "Grandpa Hanaoka is here with us. You can handle the imposters."

Although she really wanted to meet this imposter in person, her current identity was just that of a capricious young lady, and she wasn't involved in the affairs of the White Walkers, so she had no suitable reason to get involved.

"and many more."

Qi Tongli saw Chen Xingtong about to hang up the call and suddenly spoke up.

"Ok?"

His eyes darkened, he looked down and then looked up again, saying, "Dad has his own reasons. Don't blame Dad, okay?"

Chen Xingtong sensed something was amiss in his words and asked, "Is there anything else you're hiding from me?"

"It's nothing, don't overthink it." The man remained silent.

Chen Xingtong felt disdain in her heart.

She actually knew what men were thinking. In this engagement, she and Chi Xingluan were both bait, sacrifices that could be discarded at any time.

"Trust your father, I won't hurt you."

The man stared at her, his eyes fixed on her.

"Hmm, if there's nothing else, I'll find a place to prepare. Could you arrange a lunch date with that young master for me?"

"What do you want to see him for?" Qi Tongli frowned slightly.

Chen Xingtong scoffed: "Can't I even look at my fiancé?"

Qi Tongli looked troubled: "This is not something I can decide."

"I know, you go and make the contact, I'll find a place to rest."

Chen Xingtong didn't mind; she rarely gave her cheap father a friendly look.

"Miss, do you... do you want me to come along?" Old Master Hanaoka followed closely behind.

Chen Xingtong also wanted to refuse, but since she had already appeared in front of the White Walkers during the mission, it was inconvenient for her to contact the Great Wall team.

"Whatever you want." Chen Xingtong didn't care; after all, she had another bodyguard.

Grandpa Hanaoka looked pleased, seemingly already used to Chen Xingtong's lack of manners and had no temper with her, and nodded.

"Hey, hey, okay."

Chen Xingtong still trusted the old man a lot. When she was being naughty, causing trouble, or making a mess, the old man secretly helped her a lot.

Moreover, the White Walkers have long lifespans, and the head of the Qi family has changed several times, but the butler is still the same smiling old man with white eyebrows.

The old man's strength is unfathomable; in his youth, he would certainly have been one of the best among the White Walker warriors.

……

"Miss, I've found you a room. I chose a place nearby to avoid attracting unwanted attention, so please don't mind."

"The butler said in a kind voice."

As the old man got older, he would unconsciously adopt a gentle tone when talking to Chen Xingtong, as if he were coaxing his granddaughter.

Chen Xingtong waved her hand.

Her mission is to deal with the imposters, delay the NA organization's assassins lurking here, and create conditions for the assassination of Akashi Hoshira. Everything is going smoothly so far, so there's not much to worry about. Having a bodyguard is a great help.

"Row."

As he spoke, Grandpa Hanaoka led Chen Xingtong to a private guesthouse, opened the door, and said, "Miss, we've arrived."

The villa was simply furnished, with white exterior walls, wooden floors, and the interior layout was immediately visible.

Green vines climbed the fence in the outer courtyard, and the white fence encircled the fragrant flowers, while sparrows in the birdcage hopped and jumped around.

Everything seemed quiet and unpredictable.

Chen Xingtong stood firmly on the steps in front of the door, her eyes slightly narrowed, and did not go in immediately.

"Miss?" the old man turned around and asked.

Chen Xingtong looked straight at the old man, whose features were still faintly visible in his gray face.

"Did your father tell you to do this?"

She understood what the old man meant, and in an instant, her heart felt as if it had fallen into an ice cellar.

The old man's smile faded along with the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, revealing a complex expression that he made no attempt to hide.

"Um……"

"You're planning to imprison me? Ultimately, you still don't trust me?"

Chen Xingtong asked coldly.

“Miss, at this critical juncture, we cannot afford to be negligent in the slightest.”

The old butler sighed.

"It's not that I don't trust you, Miss, nor will I harm you."

"But I'll have to trouble you to stay here until the end of the day, Miss."

"This is the head of the family's intention."

The old butler gazed at her face and sighed again.

"I hope Miss can understand the master's predicament."

(End of this chapter)