The Billion-Value Lands Are Just For Farming

C588 – Xiao Ke’er’s News

​Reflecting on the situation, Su Ming decided not to push the matter any further. After storing the seeds safely back in the warehouse, he returned to his villa and promptly fell into a deep sleep.

The next morning, as Su Ming was just waking up, he heard a knock at the door. Upon opening it, he was greeted by a face he hadn’t seen in ages.

​”Xiao Chen? What brings you here, you rascal? Did you finish the Trimetric Classic?” Su Ming asked, his smile beaming.

​Standing at the doorway was Xiao Chen, looking worried. However, his expression quickly soured at Su Ming’s question.

“Brother-in-law, give it a rest. I never want to see the Trimetric Classic again; I almost threw up from copying it so much,” Xiao Chen complained, visibly shuddering at the memory, a clear sign of his deep aversion.

​​Su Ming chuckled heartily. “Okay, okay, I’ll stop teasing. What’s up? Is something wrong?”

​​Xiao Chen snapped back to reality, realizing he had been sidetracked by Su Ming’s teasing. He slapped his forehead and blurted out in a rush, “Brother-in-law, I can’t get ahold of Kemeng!”

​”What?” Su Ming’s brow furrowed, and his demeanor turned grave. “Kemeng is missing?”

​Xiao Chen nodded emphatically.

​”Come inside,” Su Ming instructed, ushering Xiao Chen into the house and closing the door behind them. They took their seats. “Quick, tell me what happened.”

​Without wasting another second, Xiao Chen began to explain.

To secure the building for Su Ming, Xiao Ke’er had agreed to work as an assistant to the company’s boss for one year. Until recently, everything had been running smoothly, especially since the Xiao family’s ancestral home and main business were both located in the capital, where most of the family resided. Despite the patriarch’s preference to stay here, there was no cause for concern—the capital was their stronghold, and the influence of its prominent families was not to be underestimated.

However, the previous night, the Xiao family’s butler had made a distressing call. He reported that the young miss had not returned home for over twenty-four hours. Initially, it was assumed she was held up by work, but upon contacting the company, even Boss Faang was puzzled. He confirmed that Xiao Ke’er had not shown up for work in over a day, leading everyone to believe she might be unexpectedly detained.

The butler was immediately seized by panic.

After an exhaustive search yielded no results, he reluctantly called the patriarch.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Old Master Xiao was instantly fraught with worry and anger.

Xiao Chen was also distressed. After much deliberation, he decided to first share the troubling news with his brother-in-law.

“Hmm…”

Su Ming furrowed his brow, pondering deeply as he stroked his chin.

The Xiao family, based in the capital, ranks among the imperial court’s most prestigious families.

Their influence extends deeply into both the highest levels of government and the business sector.

They preside over hundreds of companies.

Their assets total in the hundreds of billions.

The family has expanded greatly over countless generations.

Currently, Old Master Xiao reigns as the family’s patriarch. He had several brothers, two of whom are still living.

Among the twenty-plus sons of their generation, Xiao Ke’er’s father stands out as the most distinguished.

This is a well-recognized fact within the family, known for their solidarity, far removed from the cutthroat sibling rivalries depicted in television dramas.

Xiao Ke’er, as the family’s young heiress, epitomizes the best of her generation in both looks and intellect.

​The biological daughter of the future head of the family, she garners immense attention. Her disappearance would be understandable if it occurred in a distant place, but how could she vanish from her own stronghold?

“Brother-in-law, could something have happened to my sister…?”

Xiao Chen couldn’t hide his concern.

“Have you called the police?”

“Yes, they’re on the case. They’ve even checked the surveillance footage. The last sighting of my sister was in a park in Beijing. She appeared to be waiting for someone. After about half an hour, she left and entered a blind spot in the camera’s view, never to reappear.”

Suddenly, Xiao Chen remembered something and pulled out his phone to show a video clip.

In the video, Xiao Ke’er sat on a park bench, exuding her usual noble aura, dressed in a long gown, her demeanor serene.

She occasionally checked her phone, seemingly awaiting someone.

Eventually, Xiao Ke’er rose and walked off, vanishing from the camera’s eye.

“My parents have rushed back to the capital to assist in the search. The urgency of the situation caused Old Master Xiao to fall ill once again. Fortunately, it was just a bout of acute distress, nothing serious.”

“The real issue is, if we can’t find my sister, my father’s peace of mind will be at stake. No amount of rest will suffice.”

Xiao Chen was extremely anxious.

“You stay here to look after the Old Master, and I’ll make a trip to the capital,” he suggested.

Su Ming rose to his feet.

“Alright, I’ll entrust my brother-in-law to your care.”

“Go ahead.”

Aware of the gravity of the situation, Su Ming didn’t dare to waste any time. He quickly booked a flight on his phone and sped off to the airport.

Little Qing stayed behind.

She remained at home to tend to things.

After all, watering, fertilizing, and caring for the animals in the three areas required attention.

Su Ming opted for first class.

He made his way into the VIP lounge.

In contrast to the bustling main hall, it was sparsely populated and quiet.

The lounge boasted spacious sofas, ample air conditioning, and complimentary coffee—everything one could need.

Before long, an attendant approached to inform Su Ming that it was time to board. Carrying nothing but a few essential documents, he followed the attendant through the expedited pathway and settled into his first-class seat early.

The first-class cabin had a total of eight seats.

Su Ming’s was by the window.

Next to him sat a young woman adorned with sunglasses, a mask, and a hat.

Though her face was obscured, it was clear from her poise and aura that she was strikingly beautiful.

​Across the aisle, a slick middle-aged man, bald and decked out in a suit and tie, exuded the vibe of a self-made success as he boastfully regaled a young woman with tales of his company’s grand achievements.

The young woman, however, seemed disinterested. Her slightly furrowed brow indicated impatience, yet she politely nodded in response.

​”Excuse me, this is my seat,” Su Ming said, standing before the young woman with his ticket in hand.

“Hmm?”

The young woman paused, momentarily confused. With so few seats in first class, how could she have mistaken hers? She checked her ticket again—no error.

​As she looked up, intending to assert her correctness, she caught sight of Su Ming’s clear eyes and strikingly handsome face.

Her heart seemed to miss a beat, and she found herself momentarily mesmerized.

Upon witnessing the scene, Su Ming couldn’t suppress a snicker.

​Oh, the curse of this man’s irresistible charm!

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