After entering the study, the two of them sat down one after another. Jiang Lai picked up the freshly brewed fragrant tea and looked at the tea leaves floating at the mouth of the cup without saying a word.

After a long time, a cup of tea was at the bottom, Ma Zhen grinned, "Mr. Jiang is indeed very patient. I thought you would speak first without rushing."

Jiang Lai said with a faint expression: "I always thought Qing Manrong was Nuwa's person, but now it seems that she is working for others. Entering Nuwa is just to inquire about information. Am I right?"

"Since you have guessed it, why bother ask me?"

"I just want a positive answer."

Ma Zhen nodded, "Not bad! Qing Manrong has a special task to join Nuwa, but I don't know the specific situation. To be honest, I have already withdrawn from the organization. According to the regulations, I cannot interfere with and stop internal affairs. However, Qing Manrong once saved me, so it's okay to tell you some things."

"Three years ago, Qing Manrong successfully intervened in Nuwa, but her status in Nuwa was humble and could not spy on valuable information at all. It was not until later that she helped Nuwa do a lot of things that she gradually received attention."

"In the organization, Qing Manrong has always been a person who obeys orders and never violates the regulations. However, for some reason, since a month ago, her words and deeds began to become weird, and she no longer reported the situation to the superiors on time. Moreover, she cut off all contact information, no one knew where she was, and no one knew what she was doing."

"The people above guessed that Qing Manrong probably knew some secret, so she had such an abnormal behavior. Two days ago, she called me on her own initiative, maybe because of someone's monitoring, and she said it very obscure. I guessed it for a long time before I could barely understand what she meant. She did find some amazing secrets, and..."

“And what?”

Ma Zhen looked at Jiang Lai meaningfully, "And this secret has something to do with you."

Jiang Lai was calm on the surface, but was shocked in his heart. He unconsciously remembered the question left by Qing Manrong: What is the relationship between Jiang Lai and Nuwa?

He couldn't understand why Nuwa's affairs involved him.

After pondering for a moment, he asked, "She didn't tell you the specific content of that secret?"

Ma Zhen shook her head, "She seems very scared, so she dare not say it. However, her meaning is very clear and she wants to pull you into the game. Although Qing Manrong is a very capable woman, she is not omnipotent. From her tone, she can tell that she is very scared and confused about the secrets she has. It is precisely because of this that she hopes you can get involved and investigate it clearly on your own."

"Fear?" Jiang Lai frowned slightly. Qing Manrong, whom he knew, has always been a person who dared to act. Even she felt scared. What would that be a secret?

However, when he thought of Qing Manrong’s previous actions, he was still a little worried. If this was a situation set by Qing Manrong, wouldn’t he be deceived again?

Seeing him looking deep in thought and not responding for a long time, Ma Zhen suddenly smiled, "I understand Mr. Jiang's concerns. In fact, you don't have to worry. Qing Manrong will not use you again and again. Moreover, she asked me to tell you that she is willing to use her sister's life as a guarantee in this matter."

"I understand!" Jiang Lai nodded.

Qing Manrong cares about the safety of the sea sand very much. Since she said that, there should be no problem with this matter.

"Old Ma, if I want to join the game, where do you think I should start?"

Ma Zhen pointed at his feet, "King is the power center of the entire China, and many forces are hidden in this city, including Nuwa, but..."

"Just what?"

"The forces in Kyoto are complicated and can affect the whole body. Among them, the four major families are headed by the major forces, a balance and tacit understanding have long been formed among the major forces. Everyone sticks to the rules and will not easily break the situation. Moreover, the local forces in Kyoto are relatively xenophobic. Once outsiders intervene, it is likely to attract the joint efforts of major forces. Therefore, you need a legitimate identity. If Mr. Jiang does not dislike it, you might as well walk in Kyoto as my Ma family."

Jiang Lai's lips raised slightly, and there was a little more playfulness in his eyes, "Aren't you afraid that I will cause trouble to the Ma family?"

"Don't be afraid!" Ma Zhen smiled meaningfully, "I know exactly who Mr. Jiang is. Although my Ma family has always remained neutral, I don't know how long this good life will last in a situation surrounded by wolves. Sooner or later, our Ma family also needs to make a choice. However, if I bet on someone, I will definitely put the future of the Ma family on Mr. Jiang."

"I see!"

"Mr. Jiang, people in Kyoto are more particular. No matter what they do, they need a reason. Do you understand what I mean?"

"I understand!"

Soon, the sky gradually darkened.

Jiang Lai and Ma Zhen, who were full of wine and meals, came to the study again to have a tea and chat.

From beginning to end, Jiang Lai kept silent about the organization behind Ma Zhen. Everyone had their own secrets. Since they were unwilling to say it, there was no need to force it, so as not to make it unpleasant.

Just as the two were in a state of excitement, a brisk pace suddenly rang outside the door. Before the person could reach the door, a silver bell-like sound had already reached the study, "Grandpa, I heard you have guests today?"

Jiang Lai turned his head and looked, and a beautiful figure immediately appeared in his eyes.

A girl in her twenties, full of youthfulness and vitality, with a delicate melon-shaped face, fair and delicate skin, two willow eyebrows like crescent moons, bright eyes and tender red lips like cherries, delicate and charming, and a full beauty.

Ma Zhen looked at the girl with a smile and said, "Mr. Jiang, let me introduce you to me. This is my granddaughter, Ma Xiaowen."

"Hello Miss Ma!" Jiang Lai nodded slightly to express his greetings.

"Xiaowen, this is Jiang Lai, he is me... the grandson of a distant cousin. I just arrived in Kyoto today. You are about the same age. You can get closer in the future." After saying that, Ma Zhen looked at Jiang Lai embarrassedly, who smiled faintly and didn't care.

Since he had agreed to Ma Zhen, his identity will naturally be arranged by the other party.

"Are you here to ask for your help again?"

After hearing Ma Zhen's words, Ma Xiaowen's face immediately collapsed. Her grandfather Ma Zhen was born in a small county town. Later, she worked alone in Kyoto for decades before she found out the family business today.

Looking at the entire Kyoto, although their Ma family cannot be compared with those big families, they are still a small force.

Because of this, her grandfather's distant relatives or fellow villagers often come to ask for help, hoping to help their children find a good way out in Kyoto.

After seeing it for a lot, she naturally became annoyed.

Jiang Lai was a little pleasing to the eye at first, but now he is more disliked to the eye at the moment. She pouted, without caring about outsiders present, and said with displeasure: "Grandpa, our Ma family is not a Shantang, why do you help everyone?"

"Random!" Ma Zhen snorted lightly and said angrily: "What grandpa wants to do, does it still require your consent?"

"I……"

Ma Xiaowen wanted to refute, but was stopped by Ma Zhen's slightly reprimanded gaze, and she felt extremely aggrieved. Since childhood, her grandfather has been doting on her and can't even bear to say a harsh word. What's wrong today?

Could it be because of Jiang Lai?

Surely so!

Thinking of this, she turned her head and glared at Jiang Lai fiercely.
Chapter completed!