Chapter 139: Another One
Chapter 139: Another One
Wen Wan didn't know how long she had been watching, but as they dug out more and more, she could only marvel at the sheer size of the coral!
Finally, when they finished digging, Wen Wan saw Zhou Chenglei hand a deep red Red Coral to Jiang Xia with both hands.
It was a complete, deeply red and bright Red Coral!
A huge one!
Just by looking at it, you could tell it was extremely valuable!
Jiang Xia held it, and it was as tall as half her body, completely covering her face!
Jiang Xia's eyes curved into a smile, thinking of its future value in the millions!
Zhou Chenglei smiled at Jiang Xia, his lips curling up slightly.
Wen Wan clenched her fists, her dissatisfaction and anger making her tremble slightly.
They had beaten her to it again!
She was the one who had come to look for the coral first, and she was the one who had found a piece of coral first. Why did fate always seem to play such cruel jokes on her?
Why was it always so unfair to her?
Why did it only give her a small taste of sweetness while bestowing the entire Chocolate Kingdom on Jiang Xia?
Everyone silently examined the Red Coral, unable to look away, all feeling its extraordinary value!
Tea Caihua, not quite understanding, only felt that it was a bit too dark red, and asked, "Is this Red Coral valuable?"
Zhou Fu was almost bursting with joy, finally finding his voice: "It can be a family treasure. Do you think it's valuable?"
Tea Caihua: "……"
Even if Tea Caihua had the thickest skin and the most sour heart, she couldn't bring herself to say, "Does this family treasure belong to us too?"
Jiang Xia and Zhou Chenglei were there to help them catch fish, but that didn't mean anything they found belonged to them as well.
Tea Caihua sighed inwardly, why did such good luck never fall on her?
Jiang Xia, feeling the weight, handed it to Zhou Chenglei: "It's too heavy."
Zhou Chenglei quickly took it over.
Since the Red Coral had been dug out and the sun was up, Zhou Fu cheerfully said to his sons, "Alright, back to the boat to work! Alei, are you staying on the beach or going back to the boat?"
Zhou Chenglei, of course, wanted to stay on the beach, but they had come out to sea to help his elder brother collect abalone from the cavern, so he said, "I'll go back to the boat."
Jiang Xia: "Take the Red Coral with you and put it away carefully."
Zhou Fu, already on the boat, said, "Give it to me, I'll put it away."
Zhou Chenglei handed the Red Coral to Zhou Fu and then instructed Jiang Xia, "Be careful on the beach. Don't go near the rock pile, and don't go into the sea. Just pick up some seashells to eat. Got it?"
Jiang Xia: "Got it. I'll look around the beach to see if there's any more coral. Last time someone found a small piece, and it didn't seem to be from the one we found today. I'll keep looking! Maybe there's another one!"
Jiang Xia wasn't wrong. The coral they had dug out was intact and much deeper red, and older than the small piece Wen Wan had found. It was clearly not from the same coral.
Wen Wan: "……"
Who were these people?
Was this any different from outright theft?
It was infuriating!
Another Red Coral? Tea Caihua immediately said, "Then I'll stay on the beach too, I'll keep Xia Xia company."
She wanted a family treasure too!
Zhou Chengxin said, "Alright, stay with Xia Xia, and don't go to dangerous places."
So the men all returned to the boat.
Zhou Chenglei picked up Jiang Xia's rain boots, "Put on your shoes, don't get wet again."
Jiang Xia: "No need, my feet are full of sand, how can I put them on?"
Zhou Chenglei squatted down to brush the sand off her calves.
Jiang Xia pulled back her foot, "I can do it myself."
Zhou Chenglei ignored her and held her ankle, "Hold onto me, lift your foot, don't fall."
Zhou Chenglei gently lifted Jiang Xia's foot with a slight effort.
Jiang Xia quickly steadied herself by holding onto his shoulders to maintain her balance.
After he carefully brushed off the sand from her feet, he lowered her rolled-up pant leg and helped her put on her rain boots.
Once he finished with one foot, he moved on to the other.
On the boat, Zhou Chengxin and Zhou Chengsen, the two brothers, were waiting for him to board. Unexpectedly, he was taking his time helping his wife put on her shoes. The brothers couldn't help but think, "Could the fourth brother be afraid of his wife?"
Tea Caihua watched in disbelief. The Zhou family men were all good to their wives, but none of them doted on their wives like Zhou Chenglei did! He was treating his wife like a precious child!
Wen Wan's mood darkened, and her face turned gloomy as she watched Zhou Chenglei crouch down, holding Jiang Xia's foot and carefully brushing off the sand. His expression was serious and focused, his side profile handsome and gentle, as if he were handling a treasure, even more careful than when he had collected the red coral earlier.
Wen Wan's heart grew more resentful. Zhou Chenglei was just too good!
Who wouldn't like such a man? The more she witnessed Zhou Chenglei's kindness to Jiang Xia, the more resentful she felt.
Wen Wan's inner resentment was growing, and her whole body trembled. This was the ultimate catch of a man she had set her sights on after her rebirth.
He was the husband she had dreamed about, but Jiang Xia had taken him away! Aside from having a good family background and fair skin, Jiang Xia relied on her parents for everything. How could she possibly be worthy of him?
Moreover, Jiang Xia was a green tea bitch!
After Zhou Chenglei finished putting on Jiang Xia's shoes, he stood up and sensed a gaze upon him. He turned to meet Wen Wan's stare, his eyes cold and indifferent, carrying a warning.
Wen Wan: "..."
At that moment, Zhou Fu passed down the tarp bag, bucket, and Jiang Xia's straw hat and gloves.
Zhou Chenglei took the items and then placed the straw hat on Jiang Xia's head, reminding her again, "We won't go far. If something happens, wave vigorously, and I'll see it."
Jiang Xia felt embarrassed by everyone's attention and snatched the gloves from his hand, putting them on herself. "I understand. You hurry up and get on the boat!"
Only then did Zhou Chenglei board the boat and leave.
Jiang Xia said to Tea Caihua, "Big Sister, let's look for more coral."
"Good!" Tea Caihua replied with hidden anticipation, as she also desired a family heirloom.
Wen Wan: "..."
Jiang Xia picked up the bucket and strolled along the beach, digging a little whenever she saw bubbles and collecting some seashells to take home.
Wen Wan gave up searching and instead pulled Zhou Guohua along, following Jiang Xia closely, just a step behind.
How disgusting!
Jiang Xia didn't seem to mind.
Tea Caihua couldn't take it anymore. "This deserted island is so big. Why are you following us? Stay away from us!"
Wen Wan: "Is this island yours? You go your way, and I'll go mine. How we walk is none of your business. If you're capable, buy the island and then kick us out!"
Tea Caihua: "..."
That annoying cousin! Why didn't I realize how annoying she was before?
Jiang Xia: "Big Sister, let's go up and take a look."
Jiang Xia had a reason for coming to this island. She remembered a plot in the book involving Guo Boss.
Guo Boss's ancestors were pirates, and according to the book, his grandfather had hidden some gold and silver treasures on an island during a particular period. So, she was here to search for them.
However, with Wen Wan around, she didn't feel like searching seriously. Instead, she decided to take a casual stroll and familiarize herself with the terrain first.
As the two of them walked towards the higher ground of the island, Jiang Xia still couldn't resist digging a little whenever she saw bubbles.
It had to be said that when one's luck was good, wealth would come knocking on their door!
With one shovel, Jiang Xia uncovered another glimpse of red.
Wen Wan immediately rushed over!
(End of Chapter)
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