"Why did Dad go on a business trip to Qingyang City?" Jiang Ye was startled.
Normally, he wouldn't have thought much of it.
But a Shadow Calamity had just struck Qingyang City a few days ago.
And Jiang Dahai worked security for the Shadow Hunter Bureau. The reason for a business trip at a time like this went without saying.
Li Anping didn't know any of this. She just smiled and said, "Don't worry. It's not his first business trip. Your dad said there's a generous bonus this time, too."
"Bonus." Jiang Ye's heart gave a pang.
For the past six months, Jiang Dahai had worked himself to the bone to support his martial arts training.
It was true that his meals had improved greatly.
Almost every day, he got to supplement his diet with Martial Arts Ingredients.
But Jiang Ye didn't want his father taking risks for his sake.
"Mom, I have to go to Qingyang City today, too," Jiang Ye said.
"Huh?" Li Anping was taken aback. "Why are you going there, too?"
"The school assigned me a task. I might be gone for a week. I'll leave after dinner." Jiang Ye didn't go into detail.
"All right." Li Anping nodded gently. "Be careful on the way."
Beside them, Jiang Ting looked reluctant. "Brother, why are you leaving for so long? Can I come with you?"
Jiang Ye smiled, pinched her little round cheek, and said, "No. You still have school."
"Brother..." Jiang Ting hugged him, unwilling to let go.
To the little girl, a week was an awfully long time.
Especially when she wouldn't get to see her dearest brother. It would be even harder to bear.
"When I get back, I'll bring you something tasty." Jiang Ye stroked her head and comforted her.
After dinner, Jiang