Transmigration: The Cannon Fodder Suddenly Made a Comeback!

Chapter 135: Chapter 135 Lai Fu is Missing!

The sun blazed down mercilessly, but thankfully, the path to the mountain foot was shaded by trees on both sides, making it quite cool as they walked.

Zhao Lang was also very humorous, and even the usually stoic Jiang Li couldn’t help but laugh at his jokes from time to time.

The two of them chatted idly as they walked to the pond.

The pond water was a shimmering green, so clear that the stones, worms, fish, and shrimp at the bottom were visible.

The willow branches swaying in the breeze on both banks were lush and dripping with green, a beauty that could be described as a heavy ink and light wash painting.

However, Jiang Li wasn’t in the mood to admire the landscape. She picked up an axe and was about to chop at the willow branches in front of her when Zhao Lang stopped her in mid-air.

Jiang Li looked at the hand holding her wrist, puzzled.

Zhao Lang gave a smile, “Let me do it.”

Jiang Li frowned slightly, “I can do it myself.”

“I am a guy, there’s no way I should just stand and watch a girl do the manual work. Unless you want me to become a laughingstock to millions on TV,” Zhao Lang looked back at the camera and added, “Moreover, this axe belongs to my family. I do have the right to use it, right?”

Jiang Li pursed her lips and let go.

Zhao Lang smiled broader, as if he achieved his goal.

“Step back a bit, so you don’t get hurt.”

Jiang Li did as instructed.

[Ah, I initially came because of Daniu, but the romantic chemistry between him and Jiang Li is so strong!]

[LOL, Brother Daniu’s reasoning is impeccable. This is the first time I’ve seen Jiang Li at a loss for words. Is this the so-called ‘every Jack has his Jill’?]

[Didn’t you all notice? They interact so naturally, as if they’ve known each other for a long time, and it’s not awkward at all.]

As Jiang’s fans nearly dominated the entire screen, staunch supporters of Lu Xingchao and Xiang Hao, among others, were naturally very reluctant.

They fervently typed away at their keyboards, pointing out every instance where the two seemed mismatched.

The detractors seized this moment to launch a fierce attack.

[You Jiang’s fans really aren’t picky, huh? Before, you shipped her with every male guest on the show, and now you’re shipping her with a stranger?]

[Didn’t Brother Liu reveal that Jiang Li used to throw herself at President Shang? Clearly, she’s a scheming woman who will take anyone—a truly disgusting trait.]

[And to think Jiang Li is some treasured girl everyone likes? She can’t even match up to these people, yet you all ship her randomly.]

Zhao Lang was quick in his movements, and in just a few minutes, he had chopped and piled up half a basket of willow branches.

This incident dispelled another of Jiang Li’s doubts.

— He really did look like he had lived in the countryside for a long time.

Just as Jiang Li was about to tell Zhao Lang to stop, since it was enough, a sharp voice suddenly intruded—

“Ah, Master Jiang, I finally found you!”

Jiang Li turned around in confusion, just in time to see Aunt Ying running towards them in a hurry.

Aunt Ying stopped in front of her, leaning on a nearby willow tree to catch her breath.

Jiang Li looked at her with some confusion, “Aunt Ying, were you looking for me?”

“Yes, I wanted to tell you…” Aunt Ying paused, raised her head, and when she saw Zhao Lang behind Jiang Li, her eyes brightened, “Ah Lang, it’s been a long time! Are you healed from your injuries?”

Zhao Lang smiled and nodded, “Thank you for your concern, Aunt Ying. I am completely healed now.”

[Wow, Aunt Ying’s expression changes when she sees Brother Daniu; he must be really popular in Chixia Village.]

[Such a handsome guy with a gentle and caring nature— if it were me, I’d love him too, the kind where I’d want to marry all my daughters to him!]

After exchanging a few words with Zhao Lang, Aunt Ying then grabbed Jiang Li’s hand and continued:

“My girl, I really shouldn’t have come to bother you, but I had no choice.”

“My Lai Fu is missing!”

Jiang LI frowned, “Wasn’t he fine yesterday? How could he have disappeared?”

“It’s like this.” Aunt Ying became more anxious as she spoke, looking genuinely worried, “After you visited yesterday, he calmed down a lot and didn’t make much noise. But in the middle of the night, he started making noise again. I was so sleepy; I scolded him and went back to sleep. When I woke up this morning, the dog was gone!”

“Did he run out by himself?”

“I don’t know.” Aunt Ying explained, “He seemed much calmer yesterday, so I didn’t tie him up. It’s possible he ran out, but Lai Fu is usually very obedient and comes back at mealtime. I waited all noon and didn’t see him. I looked door to door all afternoon and still didn’t find him, so I became really anxious and thought of coming to see if you have any way to help.”

Jiang Li then understood that Lai Fu was a gift from Aunt Ying’s son and daughter.

Both had moved out early to make a living, afraid that Aunt Ying and Uncle Ying would feel lonely at home. That’s why they specifically bought a big dog to keep them company.

And Aunt Ying had long since come to regard Lai Fu as her own child.

Jiang Li could empathize with Aunt Ying’s feelings.

Animals have a spiritual presence, especially dogs, which have always been mankind’s best companions.

Being spiritual herself, she wouldn’t discriminate against any species, so she immediately comforted Aunt Ying,

“Don’t worry, I can find dogs too. You just need to give me something that he has worn close to him.”

Aunt Ying wiped her eyes, “Alright, alright, I have his favorite toy at home. I’ll fetch it for you.”

“I’ll come with you, I’ve just finished chopping the willow branches.”

Behind her, Zhao Lang also followed, “Then I’ll come too.”

Jiang Li turned to look at him.

Zhao Lang slightly raised his eyebrows, “Aunt Ying has helped me and Daddy a lot in the past, and I have a good relationship with Lai Fu. I want to help look for him too.”

“Alright, then come with us.”

[Just a passerby, but is a missing dog really worth such a big fuss?]

[Why doesn’t Jiang Li do any real work but all day dabbles in these mystical things, really speechless, doing fortune-telling for people is enough, does she want to do it for a dog too?]

[Some people lack empathy, I can understand, but there’s no need to spout rubbish here, right?]

[Did the dog offend you? A small dog is also a life, right, what’s wrong with Jiang Li being kind? I suggest seriously investigating those who make cold remarks; they must be abusing animals behind the scenes!]

The group soon arrived at Aunt Ying’s house,

Aunt Ying took a leather ball from the yard and handed it to Jiang Li.

“Is this Lai Fu’s toy, will it work?”

Honestly, she still had doubts.

Although she knew that Jiang Li had great abilities, after all, a dog is not human and doesn’t have a birthdate, making it difficult to find.

Jiang Li motioned for her to relax and placed the leather ball in her palm before closing her eyes.

Behind her, Zhao Lang’s eyes darkened for a moment, and his interest intensified.

But he quickly returned to normal.

“Maybe I should call more people to search, there are mountains in front and behind the village, Lai Fu probably couldn’t have run far.”

“No need,” Jiang Li opened her eyes, “I almost know where he is.”

“He’s on the mountain we just left from.”

Aunt Ying and Zhao Lang looked at each other, both somewhat surprised.

“Why would Lai Fu run there for no reason.”

Jiang Li didn’t answer, only softly said, “Let’s go check it out.”

She had calculated Lai Fu’s fate trajectory.

At this moment, it seemed more likely to be grim than not.