The thought of Feiyu¡¯s tragic end brought tears to Rong Tianshi¡¯s eyes.
After returning from Rong Holdings, Rong Qi decided to rest in her bedroom, taking the Juliet roses with her. In the living room, the butler and Mrs. Hong selected a few gifts from the pile to show her.
¡°Madam, this is sent by Master Ye,¡± Mrs. Hong said.
Old Master Ye had sent a root carving, its superior wood and exquisite craftsmanship immediately catching the eye.
ying with the carving, Rong Qi¡¯s smile deepened. She said, ¡°Thank him for me.¡±
¡°And this?¡± Rong Qi pointed to another gift box on the table.
Mrs. Hong replied, ¡°This is from the He family, they insisted on delivering it personally to you.¡±
Rong Qi nodded and opened the box to find a notebook filled with various health tips, mainly about dealing with a cold constitution. Thest page contained just a few words, stark in their simplicity and without a signature, [Take good care of yourself.]
Recognizing the handwriting, Rong Qi closed the notebook. It must be from He Jinghan, his cold demeanor evident even in written form.
Imagining He Jinghan meticulouslypiling these notes, she chuckled softly and took both the notebook and the root carving upstairs.
However, as she ascended the stairs, she caught sight of other items inrge boxes downstairs, including a variety of groceries just delivered.
¡°Are we expecting guests today?¡± Rong Qi inquired.
Mrs. Hong exined, ¡°Old Master Ye, Mr. Lu, and Mr. Gu mighte over tonight to celebrate with you.¡±
¡°Okay,¡± Rong Qi acknowledged, continuing upstairs.
In her room, she casually ced the flowers in a vase andy down to rest. After some thought, she sent a message to her brothers in their group chat, [I¡¯ve taken over the Rong family. Looking forward to seeing you guys in the capital.]
The normally quiet group came alive instantly.
[CharmingZhou: Congrats, Rong Rong! I¡¯ll be there tonight!]
[SereneXiao: Saw it, beautiful. You did great, Rong Rong.]
After the message, arge red envelope appeared in the chat and it was up for grabs by everyone!
The group erupted into a frenzy of red envelope snatching. But once the dust settled, they realized they had all received only 0.01 yuan each, with thergest share of 199.96 yuan going to Rong Qi.
[CharmingZhou: Not fair! This is rigged! How could Rong Rong get the big share by chance, and we all get just one cent?]
[TranquilYan: Brother, you are always fair.]
They all received the same amount, eliminating any sense ofpetition.
[SereneXiao: As long as you know. Everyone is equal, noining.]
After chatting for a while, Rong Qi turned off her phone to rest. Even though she wore a radiation-proof bracelet, she tried to minimize her use of mobile phones andputers.
But while Rong Qi slept, several people quietly entered the Clearcreek Mansion..
Chapter 605 - 605: Wrong Bouquet
Chapter 605: Wrong Bouquet
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Ye Nanshen and Gu Ziye parked the car far away and rushed in hastily.
¡°Where¡¯s the ring?¡± Ye Nanshen asked.
¡°It should be in the bouquet that Rong Qi took,¡± Gu Ziye said.
It was a disaster. Gu Ziye had delivered the wrong bouquet. Ye Nanshen had prepared two identical bouquets, one for a romantic gesture in the evening, and the other for daytime. Unfortunately, Gu Ziye, in his carelessness, had given away the one with the ring hidden in it.
Now, Ye Nanshen felt like wringing Gu Ziye¡¯s neck.
¡°I don¡¯t know if Rong Qi has found the ring inside, but she definitely saw the card,¡± Gu Ziye spected.
Lu Chengzhou was holding another bouquet of Juliet roses with a card, [Qiqi Shines.]
It was a typical, concise ¡°blessing¡± from Ye Nanshen. Though it seemed more like something he would do after getting sick. After all, who sends a congrattory message with just these few words?
If it weren¡¯t for the astonishing sea of flowers earlier, these four wordsbined with roses would have been suffocating.
Gu Ziye muttered, ¡°The reporters saw it. How did you guys miss it?¡±
Lu Chengzhou replied, ¡°Shen was too focused on looking at Rong Qi. Who would notice the flowers?¡±
Realizing the situation now was already a relief. After asking Mrs. Hong, they found out that Rong Qi had taken the bouquet upstairs.
Ye Nanshen frowned and said, ¡°You go, lure Little Qi out first. I¡¯ll go to the room and get the ring.¡±
¡°Me? No, no. Everyone knows I don¡¯t get along with Rong Qi. We¡¯re like oil and water,¡± Gu Ziye quickly shook his head. ¡°Lu Chengzhou should go. They have a good rtionship.¡±
¡®A good rtionship?¡¯ Ye Nanshen scowled.
Lu Chengzhou¡¯s eyes widened and said, ¡°No! Last time, Rong Qi even gave me a scorpion! Look, I still have Orangie with me!¡±
Lu Chengzhou showed the bottle he carried in his pocket, indicating that he too had angered Rong Qi. This mission was impossible.
So, the three of them turned to Shangguan Ze, who was drinking lemon water nearby. Ye Nanshen said, ¡°You go.¡±
Upstairs, Rong Qi, who was sleeping, was rudely awakened by loud knocking. Annoyed, she frowned, got out of bed, and secretly grabbed something from the cab.
¡°Are you there, Sukie? Help, it¡¯s urgent!¡± Shangguan Ze was hammering at Rong Qi¡¯s bedroom door.
The door suddenly opened from inside, almost causing Shangguan Ze to fall in. But before he could steady himself, he saw the wrench in Rong Qi¡¯s hand, screamed, and quickly dodged.
Thankfully, he wasn¡¯t hit. If the wrench had struck his head, he would have needed stitches at the hospital.
Shangguan Ze, still shaken, clutched his chest. Rong Qi, standing at the door, looked very displeased. She said, ¡°Speak. It better be a matter of life and death, or I will skin you alive!¡±
Shangguan Ze, with his legs tightly crossed, holding his stomach, stammered, ¡°Sukie, I need to pee, your house is too big, and I can¡¯t find the bathroom.¡±
¡°Shang, Guan, Ze,¡± Rong Qi said. Her face turned dark, her beautiful eyes narrowing as if counting down the time of Shangguan Ze¡¯s demise.
Her tone was calm, but it was the calm before a storm.
Shangguan Ze knew he was in deep trouble!
Since he was doomed anyway, he decided to be bold. He suddenly stood up straight, spat at Rong Qi, and then turned to run away. He had wanted to taunt her, but he feared he wouldn¡¯t be able to escape if he started talking.
Rong Qi stood at the door, coldly smiling. There was no spit, but she felt Shangguan Ze¡¯s provocation..
Chapter 606 - 606: Rong Qi, I Love You
Chapter 606: Rong Qi, I Love You
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Rong Qi, slightly irritated, shook the wrench in her hand and pulled out her phone. She texted everyone in the house, [Catch Shangguan Ze, 200,000 for each person who helps.]
Xu Yi immediately took the lead, rallying a team to hunt down the fleeing Shangguan Ze.
Disrupted by Shangguan Ze¡¯s antics, Rong Qi lost the desire to sleep. Just as she was about to go downstairs, she noticed someone entering the doorway.
¡°Yunzhou?¡± She was surprised. She thought Jian Yunzhou was joking, but here he was.
Rong Qi descended the stairs.
Jian Yunzhou coughed lightly and said, ¡°Rong Rong, I¡¯ve never toured Clearcreek Mansion. Would you mind showing me around?¡±
¡°Sure,¡± Rong Qi agreed without hesitation.
Mrs. Hong handed Rong Qi a jacket, watching her leave with Jian Yunzhou.
Once Rong Qi was out, Ye Nanshen and the others emerged, quickly splitting up.
Ye Nanshen entered the bedroom and immediately spotted the bouquet Rong Qi had put in a vase. The card was gone, but after a brief search, he found the ring that had fallen to the bottom. Tucking the ring into his pocket and restoring the bouquet to its original state, he left the room.
The dinner was set in a scenic pavilion in the backyard, surrounded by transparent ss to block the wind. It was afortable spot to enjoy the night view of Clearcreek Mansion.
Many guests had arrived, creating a lively scene not seen since Rong Qi joined the family. Besides Gu Ziye and Lu Chengzhou, even Madam Su was present.
The meal wasvish, specially prepared by chefs from Kudo Pavilion, catering to Rong Qi¡¯s tastes. It was light yet nutritious.
But Rong Qi had no appetite. Sitting beside Ye Nanshen, she listlessly yed with the rose petals on the table.
¡°What would you like to eat?¡± Ye Nanshen asked her, concerned she might feel left out.
Rong Qi tore the petals off, looking listless. ¡°I want something spicy.¡±
Especially instant noodle hotpot or spicy soup, which she dared not even think about.
¡°There¡¯s no spicy food. How about trying this sour beef soup?¡± Ye Nanshen offered her half a bowl and gave her a spoonful. ¡°Open wide.¡±
Rong Qi shook her head, still not tempted by the food.
She quietly left the dining table. ¡°You stay and eat with them. I¡¯ll just go for a walk.¡±
¡°I¡¯lle with you.¡± Ye Nanshen got up to grab his coat, intending to follow Rong Qi.
But she insisted, ¡°No need, I¡¯ll go alone.¡±
As she walked outside, the cool, almost biting wind feltforting. Maybe it was Shangguan Ze¡¯s influence, but she thought she could smell lemons everywhere.
¡®Right, Shangguan Ze is still tied up in the bathroom. Oh well, I¡¯ll leave him be.¡¯ she thought.
Rong Qi¡¯s hand found something in her pocket that lifted her spirits. She stood outside, back to everyone.
Suddenly, the garden came alive with sound.
Rong Qi looked up to see a formation of at least 500 drones rising into the sky. Their neon lights flickered as they quickly shifted from a neat square formation into a bow and an arrow aimed at a heart.
The ¡°arrow¡± was released, striking the heart and then scattering to form Rong Qi¡¯s name.
The drones continued to transform, creating the words in the sky, [Rong Qi, I Love You.] next to a heart and her silhouette.
Rong Qi froze, hearing footsteps behind her. She swiftly turned around..
Chapter 607 - 607: You Are All That’s Worthwhile
Chapter 607: You Are All That¡¯s Worthwhile
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Behind Rong Qi, Ye Nanshen stood with a bouquet of flowers, watching her and the half-eaten spicy snack in her hand.
Ye Nanshen smirked as he stepped forward, took the snack from her hand, and looked at her with an adoring smile.
Rong Qi¡¯s heart raced. She thought, ¡®If only I knew about what he¡¯s going to confess, I wouldn¡¯t have indulged in the snack, even if it meant starving!¡¯
¡°Your hands are meant for painting, ying the violin, and receiving flowers, not for eating snacks. After you give birth, if you crave snacks, I¡¯ll feed them to you,¡± Ye Nanshen said in a warm, deep voice.
Rong Qi¡¯s cheeks flushed with a hint of red. Surrounded by so many onlookers, she felt a bit embarrassed.
Ye Nanshen handed her the bouquet.
The same as the one he sent during the day,cking surprise but still heart-fluttering.
The drones, fixed on the message [I love you] made the flowers in her hand appear even more radiant.
Ye Nanshen took a ring from his pocket and slowly knelt in front of Rong Qi.
With his striking face, tall figure, and distinctly boned fingers, he extended his hand towards her. He said, ¡°Rong Qi, thank you for marrying me. In my darkest times, you were my dawn.¡±
Rong Qi ced her hand in his as he slipped another ring onto her finger. His hand was cool, but it sent waves of emotion through her.
Rong Qi pulled him to his feet, smiling, ¡°Shen, I¡¯m very happy. Thank you for loving me so much.¡±
¡°Across vast mountains and rivers, among the stars, Rong Qi, you are all that¡¯s worthwhile,¡± Ye Nanshen said, his eyes deep. He pulled her into his arms, one hand around her waist, the other lifting her wrist, and kissed her behind the bouquet.
The drones in the sky transformed from [Rong Qi, I Love You] into two lines of text.
[A sea of flowers is nothingpared to a fraction of you, a sky full of stars is nothingpared to you.]
That was the full message Ye Nanshen wanted to convey to Rong Qi.
Rong Qi, touched by the words in the sky, smiled beautifully, her eyes moistening.
¡°Shen, you¡¯ve put so much thought into this,¡± she said, feeling an unprecedented wave of emotion.
Ye Nanshen looked at her with deep affection. ¡°I, Ye Nanshen, am willing to do anything for you, Rong Qi.¡±
Rong Qi¡¯s eyes shimmered, a mist forming in her beautiful eyes.
¡°Wow, this is so romantic!¡± eximed Shangguan Ze, just released from the bathroom. He sat down to eat, shaking his head, ¡°I wonder how much this cost. It¡¯s going to be expensive for me.¡±
The others were speechless.
Ignoring Shangguan Ze, they were moved by the perfect couple in front of them, each wearing a smile filled with unspoken hopes.
The grandeur of the event,bined with the prime location of Clearcreek Mansion, made it visible to almost the entire capital. However, except for those in the know, no one realized this was a surprise prepared by the famous Mr. Ye of the capital to make his wife smile.
Three dayster, Rong Qi went to Ye residence as nned. All the necessary herbs were ready, but this time it wasn¡¯t her brewing the medicine. Lu Chengzhou and Xu Yi were tasked with it.
After Lu Chengzhou prepared the medicine in the pharmacy, he turned it into pills for Ye Rong to consume. Ye Rong vomited blood after taking the pills, even more than the previous time, which was rming to witness.
Rong Qi sat outside the room while Lu Chengzhou attended to Ye Rong inside.
Unable to bear watching, Madam Su came out to sit with Rong Qi.
Just then, they saw several uninvited guests approaching the doorway..
Chapter 608 - 608: Ye Rong is Dying
Chapter 608: Ye Rong is Dying
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Rong Qi narrowed her eyes at the three neers.
Given Ye Rong¡¯s condition, Old Master Ye had prepared a separate vi within the Ye residence, close to the main house for convenience.
Madam Su stood up and greeted Mrs. Ye Sr., ¡°Thank you foring to see Ye Rong. But, he¡¯s currently undergoing treatment and he needs his rest.¡±
Mrs. Ye Sr. looked at Madam Su and Rong Qi coldly. ¡°I am, after all, Ye Rong¡¯s grandmother. It¡¯s only right for me to visit. Where is he?¡±
Madam Su, frustrated that they didn¡¯t heed her advice, blocked their path. ¡°Madam, I appreciate your concern. But Ye Rong really isn¡¯t in a state for visitors. Father has instructed that no one should disturb him during his treatment.¡±
As soon as Madam Su finished speaking, Madam Liu rebuked her sharply. ¡°Don¡¯t be ungrateful. Mother came here early in the morning to see him. You, an outsider, are living in the Ye residence, and we haven¡¯t said anything yet! Don¡¯t use Father¡¯s name to pressure us. Move aside!¡±
After speaking, Madam Liu pushed Madam Su, making her stagger.
Fuming, Madam Su was about to retort when Rong Qi, sitting on the sofa, spoke up, ¡°Madam Su, let them go in if they want to.¡±
¡°But¡¡± Madam Su looked at Rong Qi, puzzled.
¡®Isn¡¯t it Rong Qi¡¯s idea not to let anyone disturb Ye Rong?¡¯ Madam Su wondered.
Rong Qi nodded at Madam Su, signaling her to rx.
Madam Su then stepped aside, allowing them through.
Madam Liu smugly snorted and led Mrs. Ye Sr. toward Ye Rong¡¯s room, with Liang Si following. Madam Su returned a nonchnt nod to Liang Si and followed them.
Inside, Lu Chengzhou had just administered the medicine to Ye Rong.
Before Ye Rong could catch his breath, Mrs. Ye Sr. and Madam Liu entered. ¡°What¡¯s this smell? It¡¯s disgusting!¡±
Madam Liu pinched her nose, her voice sharp and critical.
Mrs. Ye Sr., feeling ufortable, looked at the pale-faced Ye Rong. She asked, ¡°Ye Rong, are you feeling better? What did Rong Qi do to you? You look even weaker. Did she¡¡±
As Mrs. Ye Sr. and Madam Liu neared Ye Rong, he suddenly vomited a mouthful of dark red blood, nearly hitting Mrs. Ye Sr.
¡°Ahh! He¡¯s dying!¡±
Mrs. Ye Sr. and Madam Liu screamed and hurriedly backed away.
Liang Si, too scared to scream, trembled in fear.
Ye Rong¡¯s vomiting was severe. A basin by the bed quickly filled with blood, and he continued to vomit.
Mrs. Ye Sr. and Madam Liu, pale-faced and weak-kneed, almost copsed.
¡°Mother, let¡¯s go, this ce is jinxed! Ye Rong is finished!¡±
Swallowing hard, Madam Liu hastily helped Mrs. Ye Sr. out, both shouting as they left, ¡°Ye Rong is dying! He vomited so much blood, he can¡¯t survive,¡± infuriating Madam Su to the point of wanting to silence them.
Madam Su said sharply, ¡°Since both of you find this ce jinxed, please don¡¯te back. But I ask you to refrain from cursing my son!¡±
After that, Madam Su unceremoniously ushered them out..
Chapter 609 - 609: Unacceptable Behaviors
Chapter 609: Uneptable Behaviors
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Sitting on the sofa, Madam Su¡¯s chest heaved with anger.
¡°How can there be such people in this world? This is the first time I¡¯ve seen it!¡± Madam Su eximed indignantly.
She was just relieved that she had distanced herself early. Otherwise, who knows how infuriated she would be now!
Rong Qi handed Madam Su a ss of water and said, ¡°Don¡¯t mind them. There¡¯s no need to waste your energy on those unworthy. With me here, Ye Rong will be fine.¡±
¡°Thank goodness for you and Nanshen,¡± Madam Su said, turning to Rong Qi and saying gratefully.
¡°In the entire Ye family, besides Father and you two, it seems there are no sane people left.¡±
Rong Qi smiled lightly but said nothing.
As they spoke in the living room, Ye Rong had finished vomiting. After the room was cleaned and incense lit, Rong Qi went into Ye Rong¡¯s room.
Rong Qi checked Ye Rong¡¯s pulse and looked at the blisters on his body. She said, ¡°The medicine is working. The toxins in your body are starting to be expelled. I had nned to give you needle treatments, but after some thought, a medicinal bath might also work.¡±
Rong Qi went to the desk and wrote down a prescription. She continued, ¡°Bathe in this medicinal mixture once a day, after taking your medicine. But, because of the blisters on your body, the bath will be painful. There¡¯s no way around it. You¡¯ll have to endure.¡±
Ye Rong chuckled lightly. ¡°I¡¯ve already endured so much. What¡¯s a little more pain? Just prescribe whatever is necessary. As long as it cures me, I¡¯m willing to bear any hardship.¡±
¡°That¡¯s settled, then.¡± Rong Qi handed the prescription to Madam Su. ¡°The proportions of these herbs are specifically tailored for Ye Rong. Not a bit more, not a bit less. Just prepare the bath for him.¡±
Madam Su nodded. ¡°Thank you, Rong Qi. Let me walk you back to your room.¡±
Rong Qi would be staying at the Ye residence for a month, and Madam Su was d to have someone to talk to. When she wasn¡¯t taking care of Ye Rong, she often chatted with Rong Qi.
¡°It¡¯s alright, it¡¯s not far. Stay here and watch over him. Have someone prepare the medicine so that we can start the medicinal bath today.¡± Rong Qi advised.
Madam Su sniffled and turned to look at the nearly asleep Ye Rong. ¡°Okay.¡±
Although Ye Rong suffered through each treatment, he could always sleep peacefully afterward, a rare urrence in recent times. This showed the effectiveness of Rong Qi¡¯s medicine.
Leaving Ye Rong¡¯s courtyard, Rong Qi headed straight to her room. Their living quarters were separated by a garden and several corridors. Passing through the garden, there was also an artificialke.
The scenery was beautiful. If it weren¡¯t for the cold weather and the rain, she would have liked to sit and enjoy the breeze.
Rong Qi walked past the artificialke, umbre in hand. The stone path was muddy, with only a te walkway lined with peach trees. Although bare now, one could imagine the beauty of the Ye residence in summer.
Old Master Ye might be a bit haughty, but his taste was impable. Thendscape of the Ye residence was exceptional.
As Rong Qi walked on the stone path, she saw someone approaching. She stopped, facing the person in front of her. ¡°Shaochen, what a coincidence.¡±
Ye Shaochen looked impable as always, holding a ck umbre that shielded him from the rain. His hands were casually in his pockets, his facial expression unchanging, even the curve of his lips seeming deliberately nned.
As Rong Qi remained silent, Ye Shaochen stepped forward. ¡°I¡¯m going to check on Ye Rong.¡±
Rong Qi simply hummed in acknowledgment, stepping aside to let him pass.
However, as Ye Shaochen reached her side, he suddenly stopped..
Chapter 610 - 610: The Problematic Ye Shaochen
Chapter 610: The Problematic Ye Shaochen
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Rong Qi frowned as Ye Shaochen turned and angled the umbre closer to her. ¡°Rong Qi, Qiyan Studio¡¯s designs are truly impressive. Thepetition hasn¡¯t even started, and I¡¯m already feeling the pressure.¡±
At this, Rong Qi slightly curved her lips and said, ¡°Pressure brings motivation. Maybe this is an opportunity for you to surpass yourself?¡±
Ye Shaochen chuckled, ¡°I do need to surpass myself. But before that, I need to find a reliable talent. Want to guess who I¡¯ve hired?¡±
Rong Qi shook her head, disinterested and perplexed by his inquiry, ¡°The design industry is full of talents. How could I possibly guess?¡±
Ye Shaochen¡¯s brows lifted, finally showing a different expression, seemingly challenging. ¡°Haven¡¯t you heard of Gu Yuyan? Initially, she was a staunch supporter of your husband.¡±
¡°Oh, so she switched sides?¡± Rong Qi replied, ¡°Seems like Ms. Gu¡¯s judgment isn¡¯t that great.¡±
Ye Shaochen paused, momentarily at a loss for words. He searched Rong Qi¡¯s face, trying to find any trace of jealousy or concern.
But after a while, he found nothing. He asked, ¡°Do you really not know what kind of rtionship Ms. Gu had with your husband before?¡±
Rong Qi looked at him amusedly and said, ¡°Why does it matter what their past rtionship was? How does it concern me? I don¡¯t care.¡±
Ye Shaochen leaned in closer, bending toward Rong Qi, ¡°You truly understand the bigger picture, so broad-minded!¡± He tried to reach for her head, bending down to whisper in her ear.
Suddenly, as he leaned in, Rong Qi pulled her umbre down sharply. Ye Shaochen¡¯s face hit the rain-washed surface of the umbre, recoiling a couple of steps back into the mud.
Annoyance shed across Ye Shaochen¡¯s face as he lost his bnce, his umbre blown into the artificialke. Standing in the mud, drenched in rain, his face showed not only the embarrassment but also the imprint of Rong Qi¡¯s umbre.
It was aical yet pitiable sight.
Ye Shaochen stared at Rong Qi with a dark expression.
Rong Qi feigned surprise and said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Shaochen, my hand slipped. Are you alright?¡±
With a smirk, she added, ¡°Maybe you should find shelter from the rain. Shall I call someone to bring you an umbre?¡±
As she turned to leave, she spun her umbre, flinging droplets onto Ye Shaochen¡¯s face, and walked away with light steps.
Ye Shaochen clenched his fists at his sides, watching Rong Qi leave with a brooding gaze. He snarled, ¡°Very well, Rong Qi, refuse my toast and you drink a forfeit! I won¡¯t let this go easily.¡±
Meanwhile, in a private room at a bar. Ye Shaoxian was having a st with his friends, ying dice and drinking. Just as they were getting into the spirit, one of his subordinates rushed in and whispered something in his ear.
Ye Shaoxian frowned, about to dismiss it when his friends egged him on, ¡°What¡¯s the good news, Shaoxian? Share with us and lighten the mood!¡±
Ye Shaoxian sneered, ¡°What good news could there be? Just someone sending me a woman, that¡¯s all..¡±
Chapter 611 - 611: A Woman Presented to Ye Shaoxian
Chapter 611: A Woman Presented to Ye Shaoxian
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¡°What? Someone¡¯s sending a woman to you again? Congrattions! Let¡¯s have her brought up so we can take a look!¡±
The people in the private room immediately egged on.
Ye Shaoxian threw the dice on the table and called his bodyguard. ¡°Who is it this time? What do they want from me?¡±
Recently injured, Ye Shaoxian had no interest in such diversions. Moreover, he had just regained the ability to speak and was preupied with thoughts of revenge against Rong Qi.
¡°The Lu family from the east of the city. Their drugstore sold counterfeit products, leading to a death. They¡¯ve been reported, and now they¡¯re seeking your help to smooth things over. They also hope you can introduce them to some pharmaceutical bigwigs.¡±
Hearing that, Ye Shaoxian frowned deeply. He asked, ¡°What do they think I am? How do they expect me to know pharmaceutical moguls? So they think sending a daughter over will make me handle their messy situation?¡±
¡°They said if you agree to help, you can do whatever you want with the daughter.¡±
¡°Hey, hey, Shaoxian, why not just have some fun?¡± one of his friends teased.
Annoyed, Ye Shaoxian replied, ¡°Tell them to make an offer and solve their own problems. Everyone in the capital knows that I, Ye Shaoxian, only care about fun, not business.¡±
¡°Understood, I¡¯ll ask.¡± The bodyguard left to inquire.
Ye Shaoxian continued to down his drink, waiting.
Soon, the bodyguard returned and reported, ¡°The Lu family offered ten million.¡±
¡°Ten million? They¡¯re too greedy! There¡¯s no renowned Lu family in the capital. Tell them I¡¯ll give at most three million, take it or leave it. I don¡¯tck women,¡± said Ye Shaoxian.
¡°Hey, I¡¯ll add a million, bring her here to have a look.¡±
¡°I¡¯ll add another million. Just offer them five million,¡± suggested the debauched friends. ¡°It¡¯s been a long time since someone publicly sold their daughter like this. Damn interesting!¡±
The bodyguard swiftly left and soon returned, this time with a woman, bound and gagged.
Ye Shaoxian, lounging back, examined her with half-closed eyes. He said, ¡°Not bad-looking.¡±
Lu Qi was pushed to the ground by the bodyguard. Her eyes were swollen, her face lightly made up, and her hair styled.
Ye Shaoxian ordered her gag removed, looking at her, ¡°You¡¯re Lu Qi? Still a student, huh? Not bad, the Lu family is quite sincere. Come, make mefortable, and I¡¯ll let you go. What do you say?¡±
PTUl!
Lu Qi¡¯s expression seemed tired but filled with hatred. She shouted with her hoarse voice, ¡°Do whatever you want!¡±
¡®How pathetic! Being sold by my father and stepmother to these wastrels. I never expected them to drug and bind me to deliver me to a hotel after all the uproars and tears. There¡¯s no point staying in such a family.¡¯ Lu Qi cursed inwardly.
She looked despairingly at the ceiling, tired of struggling. ¡®For just a few million, Father believed the lies of that woman and her daughter and sold her to these debauchees. I give up. There¡¯s nothing left for me to cherish in this life.¡¯
Lu Qi¡¯s only regret was for the man who had captured her heart at first sight. She knew she would probably never see him again.
Lu Qi sniffled, shivering on the ground in the thin clothing her heartless father had dressed her in..
Chapter 612 - 612: Humiliation
Chapter 612: Humiliation
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¡°You¡¯re quite fiery! I like taming girls like you,¡± Ye Shaoxian remarked, looking at Lu Qi with interest. ¡°Hey, bring two guys over. Let¡¯s tie her to the dartboard behind the door. Bored of dice, why not y darts?¡±
The suggestion was met withughter and approval in the private room.
Soon, Lu Qi was bound to the dartboard by two of the debauched youths, too weak to resist due to the drug her callous father had given her. It was Drain Dose that left her conscious but powerless.
¡°What are you doing?¡± Her hoarse voice trembled with fear.
Despite her readiness to face death, the reality of being at the mercy of these wastrels filled her with dread.
¡°Have you ever yed darts? It¡¯s quite thrilling!¡± one of Ye Shaoxian¡¯s friendsughed, taking turns ying games. The loser drank, and the winner got to throw darts.
A ck-clothed bodyguard stood by Lu Qi, spinning the board whenever it was their turn to throw. The dartboard was designed to rotate!
¡°Ahh!¡± Lu Qi, dizzy and terrified, screamed as she heard the whizzing sound of darts flying close to her.
Tears, which she thought had dried up, started flowing again, spreading fear in her heart.
She sobbed with an ugly, choking sound, but Ye Shaoxian and his friends were having fun, showing no intention of stopping.
WHOOSH!
A dart flew by, grazing her ear, and bringing a sharp pain that heightened her senses. The sticky sensation of blood trickling down was horrifying.
¡°Please, stop! I beg you!¡±
Finally, Lu Qi begged for mercy.
Ye Shaoxian paused, a sneer on his lips, while his friendsughed heartily.
¡°How boring! I thought she was tough, but she gave in so easily.¡± Ye Shaoxian signaled the bodyguard to untie Lu Qi.
After drinking too much, Ye Shaoxian felt unwell andy on the sofa to rest.
Once freed, Lu Qi tried to scream for help, but the soundproof room rendered her efforts futile.
The young wastrels circled Lu Qi, continuing their humiliation. They didn¡¯t dare to physically harm her, knowing she was sent to Ye Shaoxian, but they found a lipstick and began to draw on her face.
Soon, Lu Qi¡¯s clean face was covered in messy lipstick, making her look like a clown.
¡°Ha, look at the ugly monster! So hideous! Can you walk like a duck? Come on, show us how a duck walks!¡±
The room was filled with mockery.
After resting, Ye Shaoxian sat up and saw Lu Qi, disfigured by the lipstick. He coldly smiled, pulled out a bank card from his wallet, and threw it at her. ¡°You made me happy tonight. The money is yours, and you¡¯re free to go. The Lu family wants money, right? Just obey me, and the eight hundred thousand in this card is yours.¡±
Lu Qi¡¯s sale was all about money.
Ye Shaoxian continued to tempt Lu Qi, ¡°Think about it. With money, you can show off in front of your heartless father. Maybe he¡¯ll even beg you.. Consider it?¡±
Chapter 613 - 613: A Canary?
Chapter 613: A Canary?
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Lu Qi, tears blurring her vision, asked through a sniffle, ¡°What do you want me to do?¡±
¡°It¡¯s simple. Just cooperate with us and keep us entertained. For example, as they just said, imitate a duck, bark like a dog, and so on,¡± Ye Shaoxian said cruelly, without a shred of pity.
Lu Qi, drained of strength, didn¡¯t respond. She thought to herself, ¡®How could I endure such humiliation? I had my pride too!¡¯
Ye Shaoxian taunted her, ¡°Don¡¯t pretend to be some noble and virtuous woman here. For people like you from broken homes, being noticed by me is a blessing. If you¡¯re unwilling, then I¡¯ll have to let my friends here take good care of you.¡± Before Lu Qi could reply, she fainted.
¡°Cold water. Ssh her to wake her up.¡± Ye Shaoxian ordered.
But three buckets of cold waterter, Lu Qi still didn¡¯t wake up, and Ye Shaoxian lost interest. He stood up, ncing at her body on the floor with a malicious smile. ¡°Hey, take this woman to the Ye residence. Put her in Ye Shaochen¡¯s bed!¡±
The others looked puzzled, but Ye Shaoxian, without any intention of exining, left the room. As he left, he added, ¡°Oh, and make sure to put her in a cage. Tell Ye Shaochen it¡¯s a canary I¡¯ve sent him. He should take good care of it!¡±
Ye Shaoxian¡¯s subordinates promptly carried Lu Qi out.
Back at the Ye residence, Lu Chengzhou had just finished checking on Ye Rong and saw several bodyguards carrying a box out of a cargo truck. The box, covered in a ck cloth, concealed its contents.
Little Faye, Old Master Ye¡¯s pet bird, circled the box curiously.
Intrigued, Lu Chengzhou approached, ¡°What¡¯s inside the box?¡±
The bodyguard replied, ¡°It¡¯s a canary that Master Shaoxian sent to Master Shaochen.¡±
¡°A canary? In such a big box?¡± Lu Chengzhou asked.
¡°It¡¯s not a bird, not a bird,¡± Little Faye chirped,nding on Lu Chengzhou¡¯s head, its sharp ws digging into his scalp.
The bodyguard¡¯s expression changed. ¡°We need to deliver this to Master Shaochen now. Please excuse us, Mr. Lu.¡±
¡°Ah! Ouch, Little Faye, what are you doing? You¡¯re going to pull out my hair!¡± Lu Chengzhou voiced up. He was too busy dealing with the suddenly crazy Little Faye to pay attention to the bodyguards.
¡°It¡¯s not a bird, not a bird,¡± Little Faye repeated, tugging Lu Chengzhou¡¯s hair toward the bodyguards.
¡°Damn bird, let go!¡± Lu Chengzhou grabbed a small sedative needle and jabbed it into Little Faye.
The bird immediately fell limp in his hands, its big, innocent eyes blinking.
Disgusted, Lu Chengzhou handed Little Faye to a nearby maid, as the bodyguards sneaked away with the box.
However, as they passed Lu Chengzhou, he suddenly frowned and sniffed the air. ¡°Wait a minute.¡±
His expression changed. ¡°You said there¡¯s a canary inside?¡±
¡°Yes,¡± the bodyguard replied stiffly.
¡°Really? Then open it up. I¡¯ve never seen a canary before. Let me have a look.¡±
¡°Mr. Lu, please don¡¯t make it difficult for us. This was Master Shaoxian¡¯s order¡¡±
¡°I don¡¯t care who ordered it. Everyone knows I, Lu Chengzhou, never y by the rules. Not even Nanshen gets a pass.. Are you trying to offend me by not letting me have a look?¡±
Chapter 614 - 614: Lu Qi, the Canary
Chapter 614: Lu Qi, the Canary
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As Lu Chengzhou spoke, he moved forward to lift the ck cloth but was blocked by the bodyguards. The bodyguards kept Lu Chengzhou in front, gesturing for the others to hurry away with the box.
Lu Chengzhou sneered and suddenly lunged, engaging the two bodyguards.
¡°You can¡¯t stop me from seeing it! Hurt me and my cousin wille for you!¡± Lu Chengzhou warned.
True to Lu Chengzhou¡¯s words, the bodyguards held back, not daring to seriously fight him. Everyone knew how merciless Ye Nanshen was toward those in the Ye residence, and no one dared to provoke him.
Lu Chengzhouughed coldly and leaped over the men. The bodyguards saw that, put down the box, and confronted Lu Chengzhou.
Amid the scuffle, Lu Chengzhou pulled a bottle from his pocket, uncorked it, and a small scorpion leaped out, scurrying quickly. It targeted one man¡¯s leg, raised its stinger, and plunged it in.
A scream erupted, but nobody saw what caused it. The affected bodyguard clutched his leg, immediately unable to stand, with his pants torn and the site of the sting swollen and in intense pain.
¡°What is that thing?¡± they panicked.
Before they could see clearly, Orangie, the scorpion, jumped from one man¡¯s back to another¡¯s neck, its tail raised high, and urately struck.
Another scream of agony. The unknown was the most terrifying. The bodyguards fought Lu Chengzhou while watching out for the scorpion.
Lu Chengzhou, however, was focused on the box. Caught off guard, a bodyguard threw a punch at his face.
As the fist approached, a small figure suddenly appeared on it.
Lu Chengzhou¡¯s eyes widened and said, ¡°Orangie, don¡¯t hold back, knock them down! Daddy will treat you to a feast tonight!¡±
The once motionless Orangie suddenly became excited, its tail, gleaming coldly, stabbing the fist.
¡°A scorpion! Ah, I¡¯ve been stung!¡±
The bodyguard writhed in pain, while the others hesitated to approach. But Orangie, emboldened, joyously jumped onto another man¡¯s face, proudly raising its tail.
The group tried to catch it but failed. The small scorpion was extremely agile, jumping among them, or even crawling into their cors.
Now truly scared, they hurriedly stripped to find the scorpion.
Distracted by Orangie, Lu Chengzhou seized the opportunity and lifted the ck curtain. His pupils dted in shock.
¡®How is this a box? It¡¯s a cage!¡¯ Lu Chengzhou thought.
Insidey a drenched, barely breathing woman.
Lu Chengzhou¡¯s face changed dramatically. He pulled out a dagger to pry open the lock, kneeled down, and reached for the woman.
As he pulled, the woman turned around, her face covered in messy hair and ludicrous makeup, looking utterly disheveled.
But Lu Chengzhou recognized her instantly.
¡°S-Sachima?¡± he stammered, hesitating to touch her..
Chapter 615 - 615: Ye Shaoxian, Are You Even a Man?
Chapter 615: Ye Shaoxian, Are You Even a Man?
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When Lu Chengzhou tried to pull Lu Qi out, her body felt chillingly cold.
Hesitating for a few seconds, Lu Chengzhou quickly lifted her out, wrapped her in his jacket, fed her a pill from his pocket, patted her face, and called her name.
After calling her twice and seeing Lu Qi¡¯s eyes flutter open, he scooped her up and hurried toward the backyard.
Startled by Lu Chengzhou¡¯s sudden intrusion, Rong Qi, who was being monitored by Mrs. Hong while eating supplements, jumped.
¡°Rong Qi!¡± Lu Chengzhou shouted, too panicked initially to notice Rong Qi sitting in the corner.
Seeing Rong Qi, he said, ¡°Rong Qi, something¡¯s happened to Lu Qi. She¡¯s in bad shape!¡±
Hearing it was Lu Qi, Rong Qi immediately lost interest in her supplements and put down her bowl. She said, ¡°Carry her upstairs, put her in the room next to mine.¡±
Lu Chengzhou nodded and carried Lu Qi upstairs.
After changing Lu Qi¡¯s clothes, Rong Qi examined her while Lu Chengzhou waited anxiously outside.
After a while, Rong Qi came out.
¡°How is she? Is Sachima okay?¡± Lu Chengzhou asked.
¡°She¡¯s suffered severe shock, and fatigue, and is now feverish with a temperature of 39.4. degrees. You haven¡¯t exined what happened to her.¡±
Based on Rong Qi¡¯s examination, Lu Qi had an injury from a sharp object on her ear, along with bruises from blows on her body. She was covered in wounds.
Lu Chengzhou, his eyes cold, offered no exnation but said, ¡°Please take care of Lu Qi. I need to step out for a bit.¡±
Rong Qi watched his departing figure, frowning slightly.
Mrs. Hong advised, ¡°Madam, since Mr. Lu is involved, let him handle it. It¡¯s better for you to stay here with Ms. Lu.¡±
¡®It was clear Lu Qi had been bullied.¡¯ Mrs. Hong thought. She had sympathy and felt sorry for the still-unconscious Lu Qi.
Rong Qi nodded silently, turned back into the room, and sat on the sofa. She took out her phone and messaged Ding Ding to find out what exactly had happened to Lu Qi.
Meanwhile, Lu Chengzhou, having left the Ye residence, drove at high speed to a high-end club. In a luxurious private room, he found Ye Shaoxian ying around with others.
Lu Chengzhou burst in, grabbed Ye Shaoxian¡¯s cor, and delivered a fierce punch. Not just one punch, but a flurry of them, pinning Ye Shaoxian down on the sofa.
Lu Chengzhou¡¯s arrival was so sudden that the others in the room were caught off guard. By the time they reacted, they scrambled to pull Lu Chengzhou away.
Lu Chengzhou, a well-known figure in the capital, was not someone they could afford to offend. They could only try to intervene.
Ye Shaoxian, dazed from the beating and alcohol, staggered to his feet, ring at Lu Chengzhou.
¡°Lu Chengzhou, are you f*cking crazy?¡± Ye Shaoxian asked.
Thinking of the tormented Lu Qi, Lu Chengzhou kicked Ye Shaoxian in the chest, knocking him to the ground.
¡°Ye Shaoxian, you call yourself a man! Bullying a woman, what kind of skill is that? Have the guts to fight me, jerk! I¡¯ve been tolerating you for too long!¡±
Lu Chengzhou rarely swore, but this was an exception, each wordced with profanity.
Ye Shaoxian¡¯s actions had crossed his line.
Realizing what was happening, Ye Shaoxian sneered, ¡°Ah, so it¡¯s about ying the hero, huh? Let me tell you, Lu Chengzhou, I paid five hundred thousand for Lu Qi from her family. I can y with her however I want!¡±
¡°F*cking scumbag! I¡¯ll kill you right here, and let¡¯s see who dares to say a word!¡±
With that, Lu Chengzhou broke free from the others¡¯ grasp and lunged at Ye Shaoxian again..
Chapter 616 - 616: I’m Not Your Savior
Chapter 616: I¡¯m Not Your Savior
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At the Ye residence, Rong Qi was taking Lu Qi¡¯s pulse when she suddenly grabbed Rong Qi¡¯s wrist.
¡°Let me go, please,¡± Lu Qi pleaded, her eyes still shut.
Rong Qi paused, then gently patted her, ¡°Lu Qi, it¡¯s me, Rong Qi. Wake up.¡±
¡°No, stay away¡ please!¡±
¡°Lu Qi, wake up,¡± Rong Qi urged, patting her face.
The fever had subsided somewhat, but Lu Qi¡¯s temperature was still high.
Slowly waking, Lu Qi¡¯s face was filled with fear, but upon seeing Rong Qi clearly, she realized she had been rescued.
¡°Seven! I knew you woulde to save me. They did horrible things to me, so horrible.¡±
Lu Qi sat up abruptly, hugging Rong Qi, her voice hoarse but unable to suppress her urge to cry.
Rong Qiforted her, ¡°Cry if you need to. I¡¯m here.¡±
Lu Qi sobbed louder and more sorrowfully in her embrace.
Ye Nanshen returned to find Rong Qi being hugged by another woman. He stood silently at the door and met with Rong Qi¡¯s gaze across the room.
Rong Qi waved him away, signaling him to close the door and leave.
Ye Nanshen, feeling a bit slighted, nevertheless obediently prepared to leave, giving space to his wife and the other woman.
However, just as he was about to exit, Lu Qi, hearing the noise, let go of Rong Qi and looked toward the door, confused.
¡°M-Mr. Ye, sorry for taking up Seven¡¯s time. I was just so upset. Y-you don¡¯t mind, do you?¡±
Ye Nanshen responded coldly with a ¡°Hmm¡± and left the room. His departure seemed somewhat discontented.
After seeing Lu Qi¡¯s mood stabilize, Rong Qi asked Mrs. Hong to bring up some chicken soup for her.
Feeling physically better, Lu Qi¡¯s spirits lifted. She jokingly said to Rong Qi, ¡°Thank you, Rong Qi. You¡¯ve saved me so many times. I have nothing to repay you with. Can I offer myself?¡±
Rong Qi¡¯s lips twitched slightly, ¡°It wasn¡¯t me who saved you this time.¡±
¡°Ah? If not you, then who?¡± Lu Qi asked as she was puzzled.
Suddenly, Lu Qi remembered a scene of Lu Chengzhou carrying her in a rush.
¡°Was it Lu Chengzhou?¡± Lu Qi asked. She was uncertain, fearing it was a dream.
But Rong Qi confirmed with a nod.
¡°It really was him!¡± Lu Qi¡¯s face flushed, asking, ¡°Where is he now?¡±
¡°Getting revenge for you. The ones who bullied you are probably getting beaten up now.¡±
Lu Qi giggled shyly, burrowing into the nkets, her heart pounding wildly.
The sadness from her earlier ordeal seemedpletely gone.
Just then, Rong Qi¡¯s phone rang with a video call from Lu Chengzhou.
Rong Qi swiped to answer.
Lu Chengzhou¡¯s handsome face appeared, his brow furrowed, ¡°Rong Qi, is Sachima awake?¡±
¡°She¡¯s awake,¡± Rong Qi said, showing Lu Qi the phone screen.
Lu Qi blushed, looking at the person in the video.
Lu Chengzhou¡¯s face brightened upon seeing Lu Qi, his eyes blinking a few times before saying, ¡°Good to know you¡¯re awake. Look at these guys, satisfied? If not, I can throw a few more punches.¡±
Lu Chengzhou then turned the camera around..
Chapter 617 - 617:1 Take What I Want
Chapter 617:1 Take What I Want
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In the video, a group of men, stripped of their upper garments, were submerged in a transparent ss tank. Their faces and bodies were bruised, their hair shorn into ragged patches, with one man¡¯s head shaved to spell out ¡®Lu Qi, I¡¯m sorry.¡¯ They were whimpering and begging for mercy. Ye Shaoxian was nowhere to be seen.
Rong Qi asked, ¡°Where¡¯s Ye Shaoxian?¡±
¡°Oh, he¡¯s there. Couldn¡¯t fit him in the tank, so I hung him up.¡± Lu Chengzhou answered.
The camera panned to show Ye Shaoxian suspended by his arms, still cursing at Lu Chengzhou.
Lu Qi, worried, thanked Lu Chengzhou, ¡°Thanks, Mr. Lu, but that¡¯s enough. I¡¯m not angry anymore. You should go, don¡¯t get into trouble because of me.¡±
Lu Chengzhou scoffed, ¡°I¡¯m never afraid of him; we¡¯ve fought before. Solo or in a group.¡± He added, ¡°Gotta go, the police are here,¡± and then hung up the call.
Lu Qi was both touched and concerned. ¡°What if Ye Shaoxian retaliates? Can Mr. Lu handle it? Why did he go to the police station? I hope he doesn¡¯t get into trouble.¡±
Rong Qi reassured her while checking her temperature, ¡°I¡¯ll just say one thing. Lu Chengzhou is the cousin of Mr. Ye. Can you rest easy now?¡±
Realizing Lu Chengzhou was Ye Nanshen¡¯s cousin, Lu Qi felt relieved.
Lu Qi, feeling better, joked with Rong Qi, ¡°Where are we going now?¡±
¡°To flip some tables,¡± Rong Qi replied sinctly.
Lu Qi¡¯s eyes sparkled with excitement, ¡°Let¡¯s go! I need to show them that I have people backing me up too!¡±
Rong Qi, observing Lu Qi¡¯s eager demeanor, sighed helplessly.
So, Rong Qi and Lu Qi left to settle the score, while Ye Nanshen, sitting in the living room, watched his wife leave to fight another woman¡¯s battle. Even Zhuang Ling wanted to follow Rong Qi, feeling it would be interesting.
Ye Nanshen, impatiently finishing his tea, said, ¡°If you want to go, just go. Don¡¯t get in the way.¡±
¡°Thank you, Master! I promise I won¡¯t let Madam get involved, and I¡¯ll give you live updates!¡±
Meanwhile, at the police station, the arrival of two ¡°big shots¡± caused a stir, even reaching the higher-ups. The chief personally came out to handle the situation, seeing the group brought in and feeling a headache.
Ye Shaoxian and a bunch of wealthy young men were beaten up by another due to personal grudges.
The police chief thought it was a mess. He would rather they resolve it privately.
But just as the chief was in a dilemma, someone from the Ye family arrived, sent by Old Master Ye to bail out Ye Shaoxian and Lu Chengzhou.
With the two main figures gone, the rest were easy to handle. They were simply released.
Outside the police station, Lu Chengzhou headed to his sports car. Ye Shaoxian coldly asked, ¡°Where¡¯s that woman? Don¡¯t forget, you instigated this. The Lu family sold her to me!¡±
Lu Chengzhou turned, ¡°So what if they sold her to you? I take what I want. What can you do about it?¡±
With that, Lu Chengzhou got into his car and sped away with a roar..
Chapter 618 - 618: Lu Qi Regain Her Ground
Chapter 618: Lu Qi Regain Her Ground
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Ye Shaoxian¡¯s eyes darkened with fury, his fists clenched tightly.
The butler said, ¡°Master Xian, let¡¯s return to the Ye residence. Master wants to speak with you.¡±
¡°No!¡± Ye Shaoxian shook off his clothes and hailed a cab at the roadside, disappearing from the doorway.
The butler sighed, returned to the car bound for the Ye residence, and reported back.
Meanwhile, Lu Qi¡¯s family was eagerly awaiting news. Lu Qi¡¯s father, stepmother, and stepsister kept their eyes on the door.
¡°Everything should be settled by now, why haven¡¯t we heard anything?¡± Lu Qi¡¯s father asked.
¡°Don¡¯t worry, Master Shaoxian probably found Lu Qi interesting and is spending more time with her. There should be no problem,¡± said Lu Qi¡¯s stepmother.
¡°Yes, Dad, Lu Qi has always been very capable. I heard she was quite popr in school! If she can win Master Shaoxian¡¯s favor, our family will be saved. Maybe she will even be his wife. Then, dad, you¡¯ll be the father-inw of one of the most influential people in the capital!¡±
Lu Qi¡¯s stepsister¡¯s words wereced with jealousy and sarcasm. In her eyes, Lu Qi¡¯s poprity was due to her seductive ways.
¡°Ha, if that¡¯s true, I¡¯m relieved. I¡¯ve always had high hopes for her!¡±
Suddenly, the butler rushed in to report, ¡°Master, Miss is back!¡±
¡°What? She¡¯s back? How is she?¡±
Lu Qi¡¯s stepmother and stepsister exchanged nces, both seeing schadenfreude in each other¡¯s eyes.
¡°Fine, she got out of a luxurious car looking beautiful! Several bodyguards followed her, quite impressive,¡± exaggerated the butler.
Lu Qi¡¯s father hurriedly went out to greet her, followed by her stepmother and stepsister.
¡®Could Ye Shaoxian really have taken a liking to Lu Qi?¡¯ Lu Qi¡¯s stepmother thought.
Indeed, they saw Lu Qi walking confidently with Rong Qi and several bodyguards.
¡°Wee back, my sweet child. You¡¡±
Before he could finish, Rong Qi smirked and said, ¡°Smash everything.¡±
Immediately, the bodyguards began to break things.
Xu Yi and Zhuang Ling stood aside, watching the chaos. They felt that Rong Qi was behaving like a gangster.
The sudden turn of events stunned Lu Qi¡¯s family.
¡°What are you doing? Stop it! Are you crazy? Lu Qi, tell them to stop!¡± Lu Qi¡¯s father pleaded.
However, Lu Qi coldlyughed, elegantly lifting her dress and sitting beside Rong Qi on the sofa. She coolly addressed the anxious trio, ¡°I came to see you. What¡¯s wrong? You two don¡¯t seem very happy?¡±
¡°Make them stop! They¡¯re smashing our home!¡± urged Lu Qi¡¯s father.
Lu Qi¡¯s stepmother added sarcastically, ¡°Are you looking down on us now that Ye Shaoxian fancies you? Are you starting to bully us?¡±
Hearing that, Lu Qi¡¯s father exploded in anger, ¡°Lu Qi, do you realize what you¡¯re doing? I order you to make them stop!¡±
¡°Yes, sister, what are you doing? I¡¯m so scared!¡± said Lu Qi¡¯s stepsister..
Chapter 619 - 619: My Patron is Someone Else
Chapter 619: My Patron is Someone Else
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As the chaos unfolded, Rong Qi watched with detached amusement, eerily reminiscent of the dramas she had seen y out before with Rong Tianshi, Wang Qing, and Rong Feiyu. It seemed all families with dark secrets shared the same ybook.
Outside, her bodyguards were nearly done wreaking havoc. They now stormed inside, ready to continue their demolition.
¡°No, not that vase! It¡¯s worth a fortune!¡± Lu Qi¡¯s stepmother wailed in despair.
¡°My piano, please, spare it!¡± Lu Qi¡¯s stepsister begged, tears streaming down her face.
Lu Qi¡¯s father, indignant, pointed a shaky finger at her. ¡°How ungrateful can you be, Lu Qi? Remember who paved your path to sess. Without me, you¡¯d be nobody. Did you really think you could¡¯ve caught Ye Shaoxian¡¯s attention on your own?¡±
Unmoved, Lu Qimanded with a chillingugh, ¡°Keep going. Destroy everything. I want no trace of these memories left.¡±
As Lu Qi¡¯s father lunged at her in rage, Xu Yi casually stepped in, sending him staggering back, barely staying upright.
Even Xu Yi seemed surprised at his own strength. Lu Qi¡¯s stepmother and stepsister, now facing the menacing presence of Xu Yi and Zhuang Ling, fell to their knees, quaking with fear.
Lu Qi motioned for a transparent bag to be brought over, tossing it at her father¡¯s feet. ¡°Here¡¯s a parting gift. Take a look.¡±
Gritting his teeth, Lu Qi¡¯s father opened the bag, his eyes widening in shock as he scanned the documents. ¡°What have you done to us?¡±
Leisurely sipping her tea, Lu Qi replied, ¡°Oh, not much. Just had a wealthy patron buy out the family business and this vi. As of today, this is my property, so I¡¯d appreciate it if you¡¯d leave.¡±
Lu Qi¡¯s stepmother and stepsister frantically checked the documents, their faces draining of color as they realized the truth.
¡°Lu Qi, please think of your father. He¡¯s sick. How can we be homeless?¡± Lu Qi¡¯s stepmother implored, panic-stricken. ¡°Remember who introduced you to Ye Shaoxian. Maybe this is all a big misunderstanding. Please, ask him to reconsider.¡±
Lu Qi¡¯s stepsister chimed in desperately, ¡°Yes, ask Ye Shaoxian to give thepany back to Dad. You wouldn¡¯t even know how to run it.¡±
Lu Qi, raising an eyebrow, asked pointedly, ¡°And if I did, you¡¯d treat me better?¡±
¡°Of course! Your father¡¯s always wanted what¡¯s best for you. Please, stop this madness,¡± Lu Qi¡¯s stepmother pleaded.
¡°Oh, really? Then why did you lock me in a dark room, let servants beat me, and starve me? Why not send your precious younger daughter instead? Dad, care to exin? Maybe then I¡¯ll reconsider.¡± Lu Qi said sarcastically.
Her father, cornered, stammered, ¡°I-I may have been harsh, but it was for your own good. Now you¡¯ve caught Ye Shaoxian¡¯s eye, and he¡¯s bought thepany for you. Doesn¡¯t that prove I was right?¡±
With a bitterugh, Lu Qi revealed, ¡°Hate to break it to you, but Ye Shaoxian isn¡¯t my benefactor. He¡¯s not the one behind this.¡±
She then disyed photos of a battered Ye Shaoxian, unraveling the story of her so-called rescue..
Chapter 620 - 620: The Feeling of Being in Control
Chapter 620: The Feeling of Being in Control
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Ye Shaoxian¡¯s pitiful state in the photo left Lu¡¯s family in shock. They wondered who would dare attack a member of the Ye family.
Lu Qi, retrieving her phone, gestured toward the contracts. ¡°Sign these, and I might let you go¡ªon the condition you disappear from my life. Consider it my final repayment for your ¡®parenting.''¡±
She was ready to sever ties and leave the past behind.
Her stepmother protested, ¡°How can you be so heartless? Where will we go?¡±
¡°Where you go isn¡¯t my problem. Not signing?¡± Lu Qi¡¯s voice, though hoarse, was firm. ¡°Xu Yi, assist them.¡±
Xu Yi promptly ensured the contracts were signed, and the trio was escorted out amid their pleas.
¡°Lu Qi, please! We were wrong,¡± her stepmother begged.
¡°I¡¯ll change, I promise!¡± her stepsister chimed in.
Lu Qi, unmoved, watched them leave. Showing sympathy now would only encourage their maniption.
Once they were gone, Lu Qi slumped on the couch, exhaling deeply. ¡°Being in control is daunting. I was so nervous, but it felt empowering.¡±
Rong Qi looked at Lu Qi¡¯s almost destroyed home and smirked, ¡°Are you really going to leave your father to his fate?¡±
¡°Of course! When he sold me to Ye Shaoxian, did he care about my fate? I have nothing to do with them now. Thepany and the vi are mine, and once they¡¯re renovated, I¡¯ll be back on my feet!¡±
¡°I¡¯ll leave someone to protect you,¡± Rong Qi offered.
Lu Qi nodded but appeared troubled. ¡°But what about thepany? You and Mr. Lu acted too quickly in buying it. I-I really don¡¯t know anything about business or medicinal materials. You¡¯ve seen my terrible grades at Capital University¡¡±
¡°The vi is my responsibility,¡± Rong Qi rified. ¡°Whoever bought thepany will be responsible for it. Since Lu Congzhou took it over, let him handle it. What do you think?¡±
¡°Ah, is that okay? Won¡¯t it trouble him?¡± Lu Qi blushed, her heart racing at the thought of more opportunities to interact with Lu Congzhou.
Rong Qi arrived at the Ye residence, greeted by Ye Nanshen in the backyard.
¡°Feeling better?¡± he asked, wrapping her in a warm embrace.
¡°Much,¡± she replied, her smile genuine.
On a rare sunny day, Ye Nanshen took Rong Qi for a stroll in the garden, leading her to a corner and presenting her with something from behind his back like a treasure..
Chapter 621 - 621: Hidden Secrets and Noodle Cravings
Chapter 621: Hidden Secrets and Noodle Cravings
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Rong Qi couldn¡¯t help butugh as Ye Nanshen presented her with a cup of instant noodles, a sight so out of ce in their elegant garden. ¡°Really, Ye Nanshen? If Mrs. Hong catches us, she won¡¯t stop lecturing.¡±
With a seriousness that contrasted with the simplicity of the snack, Ye Nanshen prepared the noodles. The sight of him carefully opening the seasoning packets was oddly endearing to Rong Qi.
¡°I know it¡¯s not ideal, but I can¡¯t stand to see you crave something and not have it. Just a small bite, okay? We need to be careful,¡± he said, his concern evident.
Rong Qi smiled, touched by his gesture. ¡°One bite will be plenty.¡±
¡°I¡¯ll be right back. If Mrs. Hong finds out, I¡¯ll take the me,¡± he said, walking away with a purpose.
As Ye Nanshen left, Rong Qi mused over his actions. His small acts of care, like indulging her cravings, filled her with warmth.
¡°Rong Qi,¡± a gentle voice interrupted her thoughts. Liang Si stood there, with a polite but distant smile.
¡°May I sit?¡± Liang Si asked.
Rong Qi nodded, indifferent. ¡°If you wish.¡±
Liang Si sat down, her gaze lingering on Rong Qi. ¡°Both of you seem to share a deep bond.¡±
Rong Qi remained silent, unsure of Liang Si¡¯s intentions.
Liang Si continued, ¡°This ce is vast, yet so empty. It must be lonely for our father.¡±
¡°Perhaps he enjoys solitude. Too many people can create chaos,¡± Rong Qi replied, trying to keep the conversation light.
Liang Si sighed. ¡°Yes, the noise of adults can be overwhelming. But theughter of a child, that¡¯s a different kind of noise.¡±
Rong Qi tensed slightly, instinctively touching her belly. She thought, ¡®Did Liang Si find out that I¡¯m pregnant? I had kept it a closely guarded secret.¡¯
Before she could delve deeper, Ye Nanshen returned, his expression slightly clouded as he noticed Liang Si.
Just as Liang Si was about to ask a question to bait Rong Qi, she caught a glimpse of Ye Nanshen, who was walking toward her.
Liang Si immediately stood up and bid farewell to Rong Qi. ¡°I should take my leave now. Enjoy your time with your husband. I¡¯lle and chat with you when I¡¯m free in the future.¡±
Rong Qi nodded her head indistinctly, but her gaze was fixed on Ye Nanshen¡¯s hand hidden behind his back. The smile on his lips deepened.
Liang Si nced at them and turned to leave. Her eyes were filled with helplessness and a sigh.
¡°Where are the noodles?¡± Rong Qi asked, trying to lighten the mood.
Ye Nanshen ced the steaming cup on the table, ncing at Liang Si who was now leaving. ¡°What did she want?¡±
¡°Nothing important. We don¡¯t have much to talk about,¡± Rong Qi reassured him.
¡°Be careful around her and the rest of my uncle¡¯s family. They¡¯re not as simple as they seem.¡±
¡°I understand,¡± Rong Qi replied, her focus returning to the noodles. ¡°Should be ready, right?¡±
Ye Nanshen chuckled, ¡°Just a moment ago, you were so touched, and now it¡¯s back to noodles?¡±
Rong Qi grinned. ¡°Ouch! I am touched. My tears of gratitude are flowing right out of my mouth..¡±
Chapter 622 - 622: Xu Yi’s in Suffering
Chapter 622: Xu Yi¡¯s in Suffering
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As Ye Nanshen prepared the noodles, he offered Rong Qi a small portion. ¡°Just a little, okay? Open up.¡±
Rong Qi, gazing at the few strands of noodles on the chopsticks, felt a mix of amusement and frustration.
Sheplied, savoring the bite. Surprisingly, it revitalized her appetite.
Noticing the noodles were not spicy, shemented, ¡°I suddenly feel hungry.¡± Ye Nanshen was quick to act. ¡°Did you hear that? She¡¯s hungry. Get the kitchen ready for a nutritious meal.¡±
From a nearby tree, Xu Yi, who had been eavesdropping, leaped down and dashed off to inform Mrs. Hong.
After Rong Qi had her bite, Ye Nanshen refrained from eating the rest of the noodles, choosing instead to cover them up.
Rong Qi noticed his sacrifice. To amodate her, he had been mimicking her diet, even resisting his cravings. It was a small gesture, but it spoke volumes about his care for her.
She took his hand, ¡°Shen, go ahead and eat. The baby¡¯s a bit bigger now, and my cravings are manageable.¡±
¡°It¡¯s fine,¡± Ye Nanshen insisted, ¡°I¡¯ll eat with you once your meal is ready.¡±
Seeing his determination, Rong Qi nodded, epting his decision.
Her appetite had indeed returned. She finished two and a half bowls of Mrs. Hong¡¯s special meal, much to everyone¡¯s delight.
¡°Master Shen, the strategy was useful,¡± Mrs. Hong remarked casually.
¡°Strategy?¡± Rong Qi was puzzled.
Eating his now mushy noodles, Ye Nanshen downyed his efforts. ¡°Just something Mrs. Hong came up with.¡±
Xu Yi, holding a bowl of bird¡¯s nest soup, interjected, ¡°Master Shen was constantly researching recipes for pregnant women. Even the brand of these noodles was carefully selected.¡±
Ye Nanshen shot Xu Yi a cool look. ¡°I thought catching wild chickens would¡¯ve taught you to keep quiet.¡±
Xu Yi pretended not to hear, focusing on his soup.
Rong Qi observed the dark circles under Ye Nanshen¡¯s eyes, her heart filled with a mix of gratitude and concern. It was Ye Nanshen who bore the brunt of her pregnancy worries.
¡°Next time, just ask Xu Yi to fetch whatever you need,¡± Ye Nanshen suggested, half-joking.
¡°Will do,¡± Rong Qi replied, a hint of a smile on her lips.
Xu Yi couldn¡¯t help but feel his efforts were being exploited. He thought to himself, ¡®Why does their love always involve my suffering?¡¯
Later, as Ye Nanshen retired to work, Rong Qi rested on the couch. Mrs. Hong and Fan Hui approached with the news.
¡°Madam,¡± Fan Hui greeted, concern evident in her voice.
¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Rong Qi inquired.
¡°It¡¯s Mrs. Ye Sr.,¡± Fan Hui exined hesitantly. ¡°She¡¯s ill, and the family doctor can¡¯t help. She¡¯s asking for you.¡±
Rong Qi was perplexed. ¡®With all the resources at their disposal, why turn to me? It seemed like a scheming move to create discord..¡¯
Chapter 623 - 623: Who Is She to Rong Qi?
Chapter 623: Who Is She to Rong Qi?
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Ye Nanshen, observing from the upstairs railing, intervened sharply. ¡°If she¡¯s sick, call an ambnce. Rong Qi isn¡¯t a doctor.¡±
Fan Hui, understanding the undercurrents of the situation, quickly agreed. ¡°I¡¯ll see to it. Madam, you should rest.¡±
Rong Qi nodded, her intuition telling her that this was just the beginning.
That evening, the drama escted. Mrs. Ye Sr. and Madam Liu put on a show of ailment and distress, though the family doctor found nothing wrong.
Ye Nanshen, uninterested in their theatrics, was about to leave with Rong Qi when Ye Shaochen stepped in, his gaze fixed unsettlingly on Rong Qi.
Before Ye Nanshen could react, Madam Su intervened, ¡°Ye Rong needs his medicine now. Rong Qi, do you have time? I¡¯d like you toe with me to check on him.¡±
Clearly trying to diffuse the situation, Rong Qi quickly epted her offer, ¡°Good, I need a walk to digest.¡±
However, as they were about to step away, Mrs. Ye Sr. suddenly cried out as if she were about to die the next second. Holding her forehead in apparent agony, she groaned, ¡°Oh, my head hurts so much! I feel so weak. What¡¯s happening to me?¡±
Madam Liu hurriedly said, ¡°Mother, you must be sick. Isn¡¯t Rong Qi skilled in medicine? Rong Qi, pleasee and check on her!¡±
¡°Who is she to Rong Qi?¡± Ye Nanshen turned around, his thin lips parting slightly, his expression icy.
Madam Liu, intimidated by Ye Nanshen¡¯s demeanor, still pressed on, ¡°But no matter what, she¡¯s still a senior, nominally your grandmother. Rong Qi can¡¯t just let her die, right?¡±
¡°Let her die? She has to be dying for that. So, is she dying?¡± Ye Nanshen asked. He had never intended to be polite to them. His words were so harsh they could cause heartache.
Mrs. Ye Sr., who had been pretending to be in pain, was so angered by Ye Nanshen¡¯s words that she opened her eyes.
Ye Shaochen disapproved of Ye Nanshen¡¯s remarks, ¡°Nanshen, don¡¯t talk nonsense. Mom and Grandma only happened to see Rong Qi here and asked casually, right?¡±
Trying to persuade Ye Nanshen, Ye Shaochen turned to Rong Qi.
Rong Qi replied, ¡°I listen to my husband.¡±
Ye Shaochen clenched his fists, taking a deep breath. He thought, ¡®Can¡¯t she have a bit of principle?¡¯
Mrs. Ye Sr. red at Rong Qi and Ye Nanshen, ¡°You¡¯re willing to help Ye Rong but not even look at me? Is that so hard?¡±
¡°Enough! What¡¯s all this noise about?¡± Old Master Ye, who had been silent, frowned and spoke sternly, ¡°If you¡¯re sick, go to the hospital. Rong Qi is Nanshen¡¯s wife, not the Ye family¡¯s personal doctor. But since it¡¯ste, Rong Qi, please check on her. Tomorrow I¡¯ll arrange for someone to take her to the hospital.¡±
Old Master Ye¡¯s words were almost final. After he spoke, no one else said anything.
Ye Nanshen looked back at Old Master Ye, his eyes narrowing, clearly displeased.
Old Master Ye looked at Ye Nanshen and said, ¡°I went to see Ye Rong today. He¡¯s improving. Since all four of you are here, it¡¯s time to re-divide the Ye family¡¯s shares among you. Take them and do as you please.¡±
After saying that, Old Master Ye got up and went upstairs to his study because he didn¡¯t want to be caught in Ye Nanshen¡¯s fury.
¡®Re-dividing the shares?!¡¯ Ye Shaochen thought. His hand clenched tightly, his aura suddenly turning cold and harsh..
Chapter 624 - 624: Medicine Before Examination
Chapter 624: Medicine Before Examination
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Rong Qi gazed at the lively Mrs. Ye Sr. with a hint of a sneer. ¡°Since Mrs. Ye Sr. isn¡¯t feeling her best, it¡¯s medicine time. Here, try this first,¡± she suggested, producing a pill from her pocket. This left Mrs. Ye Sr. and Madam Liu momentarily speechless.
¡°You¡¯re not gonna check her pulse first?¡± Madam Liu asked, baffled.
Rong Qi shrugged. ¡°You want me to check the pulse first? Sorry, but I y by different rules. I always have my patients take my custom pills before I examine them. If that¡¯s an issue, I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t help.¡±
She nonchntly slipped the medicine back into her pocket.
Madam Su, unable to contain herself, chuckled before adding, ¡°I¡¯ve seen this before. Ye Rong had to take Rong Qi¡¯s medicine before getting his pulse checked at the mall. If it was fine for Ye Rong, why not her?¡±
Mrs. Ye Sr. and Madam Liu exchanged nces, seeming to reach an unspoken agreement.
¡°Fine, give me that medicine,¡± Mrs. Ye Sr. demanded, though her expression was far from pleased.
Rong Qi passed the pill to a servant, who then brought it to Mrs. Ye Sr.
Meanwhile, Ye Nanshen pulled out a chair for Rong Qi and one for himself. As Rong Qi donned a self-made mask on Ye Nanshen, the rest looked on, puzzled. Only Ye Nanshen caught the sly glint in Rong Qi¡¯s eyes.
Ye Shaochen¡¯s face twitched with concern as he eyed the ominous ck pill. ¡°Rong Qi, isn¡¯t this a bit reckless?¡± he asked. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to intervene?¡±
Ye Nanshen shot back, annoyed, ¡°She¡¯s your grandmother too. Why didn¡¯t you stop her? Does only Little Qi have the sense to?¡±
Rong Qi chimed in casually, ¡°I¡¯ve always been a bit unconventional. But the patient trusts me. If you¡¯re ufortable, feel free to step out.¡±
Ye Shaochen held his breath, watching the unfolding scene.
Mrs. Ye Sr. determined to prove a point, swallowed the pill in one go. She hadn¡¯t believed Rong Qi would dare give her something harmful.
However, immediately after, she regretted it. ¡°So bitter! Get me some sweet drinks, quick!¡±
The pill¡¯s bitterness was overpowering, causing her to squint and twitch. When the stench of the medicine hit, it was like a wave of bad odor sweeping the room.
¡°Ugh, it smells worse than a rotten egg!¡± someone muttered, as everyone instinctively covered their noses. Even Madam Liu couldn¡¯t help but retch.
Once the ordeal of taking the pill was over, Mrs. Ye Sr., still reeling from the taste, looked usingly at Rong Qi. ¡°What on earth did you give me? Why does it smell so foul?¡±
Rong Qi simply replied, ¡°Medicinal concoction. Feeling better now, aren¡¯t you?¡±
That reminder brought Mrs. Ye Sr.¡¯s headache back to the forefront. ¡°I¡¯ve taken your dreadful medicine. Now, will you check my pulse?¡±
As she spoke, the stench made everyone around her grimace.
Mrs. Ye Sr., unable to bear her own breath, pinched her nose and extended her hand for Rong Qi to check her pulse.
After a brief examination, Rong Qi withdrew her hand, a serious expression on her face. ¡°Your condition is a bit more severe than I thought. Medicine alone won¡¯t cut it. You¡¯ll need needle treatment too.¡±
Mrs. Ye Sr. sat up, ready tosh out, but Madam Liu quickly silenced her with a pinch. She red at Rong Qi, her annoyance palpable..
Chapter 625 - 625: Needle Treatment for Mrs. Ye Sr.
Chapter 625: Needle Treatment for Mrs. Ye Sr.
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Rong Qi studied Mrs. Ye Sr. with a serious expression. ¡°I believe you¡¯re suffering from a psychiatric disorder. It¡¯s quite severe and requires needle treatment.¡±
Mrs. Ye Sr. furrowed her brow. ¡°What kind of illness is this exactly?¡±
Rong Qi exined, ¡°It¡¯s a mental disorder stemming from a congenital tissue issue. In extreme cases, it can lead to epilepsy, paralysis, even life-threatening cerebralplications.¡±
Mrs. Ye Sr. struggled to grasp theplex medical jargon.
Despite her confusion, she sensed Rong Qi¡¯s sincerity, which eased some of her skepticism.
¡°If you¡¯re certain of my condition, then you shoulde over daily to treat me,¡± Mrs. Ye Sr. said, feigning frailty. ¡°The other doctors won¡¯t even realize I¡¯m suffering from this disease.¡±
¡°Alright,¡± Rong Qi agreed.
After leaving the living room, Ye Nanshen removed his mask and asked, ¡°What exactly did you give her?¡±
¡°Simply a new ¡®biochemical weapon¡¯ I¡¯ve been working on, intended for others. But she was insistent on trying it herself.¡±
Ye Nanshen raised an eyebrow. ¡°Was it something edible?¡±
¡°Definitely not food. But harmless. It¡¯s designed to emit a stronger odor when it contacts water,¡± Rong Qi exined.
Ye Nanshen chuckled. ¡°nning to use it on me?¡±
Rong Qi blinked. ¡°I¡¯ve got to defend myself. Can¡¯t have them depending on me forever.¡±
Madam Su, overhearing their conversation, couldn¡¯t help butugh.
She then asked, ¡°What about the mental illness you mentioned?¡±
Rong Qi smiled wryly. ¡°Exactly what you¡¯re thinking, Madam Su.¡±
Madam Su shook her head amusedly. ¡°You¡¯re a real trickster! Only you could handle them like this.¡±
For the next several days, Rong Qi adhered to his promise, administering her unique ¡°needle treatment¡± to the old madam. Each morning, as the first light of dawn crept through the curtains, Rong Qi would arrive, armed with an unusuallyrge silver needle, much to the old madam¡¯s chagrin.
Despite her initial bravado, Mrs. Ye Sr.¡¯s tolerance began to wane with each passing day. The sight of her own bruised skin in the mirror and Rong Qi meticulously disinfecting her oversized needles finally brought her to her breaking point.
¡°I¡¯m not feeling well today,¡± she protested weakly, eyeing the needles with a mix of fear and frustration. ¡°You don¡¯t have toe this week.¡±
¡°That won¡¯t do. Let me know where it hurts. Maybe I can adjust the technique,¡± Rong Qi insisted.
Mrs. Ye Sr. was at a loss for words. She said, ¡°I feel ufortable just seeing you! When I say no more, I mean no more. Don¡¯te again..¡±
Chapter 626 - 626: Mrs. Ye Sr. Refused Treatment
Chapter 626: Mrs. Ye Sr. Refused Treatment
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Rong Qi¡¯s expression turned grave. ¡°Abandoning treatment now wouldpromise my medical ethics. If you persist, I¡¯ll have no choice but to discuss this with Grandpa. I¡¯m beginning to suspect you¡¯re intentionally trying to discredit my medical expertise.¡±
Mrs. Ye Sr. was so infuriated by Rong Qi¡¯s words that she struggled to catch her breath.
Reluctantly, she endured another session of Rong Qi¡¯s painful needle treatment. The servants winced just watching it.
Mrs. Ye Sr.¡¯s cries of pain echoed through the room, her body drenched in sweat. When the session finally ended, she slumped into her chair, utterly drained. ¡°I believe I¡¯m cured now. You don¡¯t need toe back. Please, don¡¯te back!¡± Thest few words were hissed through clenched teeth.
Rong Qi raised an eyebrow. ¡°Are you certain you won¡¯t need further treatment? Are you fully recovered?¡±
Mrs. Ye Sr. was too exhausted to respond.
Rong Qi nodded, understanding her silence. ¡°In that case, I won¡¯t bother you after today. If you ever need me again, you know where to find me. I¡¯ll keep this needle safe for you.¡±
Then, Rong Qi ced the needle down and exited the room. As Mrs. Ye Sr. caught sight of the needle, her eyes widened in terror. ¡°Get rid of that thing! Throw it out now!¡±
Outside, Rong Qi couldn¡¯t help but smirk at Mrs. Ye Sr.¡¯s reaction.
Mrs. Hong was waiting for Rong Qi. She helped him back to his quarters, grumbling about Mrs. Ye Sr.¡¯s early morning demands. ¡°Madam, you should be resting at this hour. It¡¯s unreasonable to be summoned so early. She doesn¡¯t even appreciate your efforts.¡±
Rong Qi simply nodded in agreement. ¡°Yes. I¡¯ll have some congee when I get back, then rest.¡±
In the tranquil courtyard of the old mansion, the servants began their morning routines. Suddenly, an ominous series of pping sounds broke the silence, resembling a dark cloud descending.
Even Little Faye, Old Master Ye¡¯s pet, was startled by the noise. The bird flew towards Rong Qi, calling out incessantly in a panicked tone.
¡°Idiot, idiot!¡±
Mrs. Hong, fearing Little Faye might harm Rong Qi, reached out to catch the bird. However, Little Faye kept its distance, continuing its frantic calls.
The butler, noticing themotion, swiftly brought a cage and escorted Little Faye to Old Master Ye.
¡°What was that?¡± Mrs. Hong asked, gripping Rong Qi¡¯s arm tighter.
Rong Qi squinted into the distance. ¡°It looks like a murder of crows.¡±
¡°Crows? But why here, and so many of them? I¡¯ve never seen anything like it before in Ye residence.¡±
The servants who had just woken up witnessed the spectacle too. The crows circled a particr roof before disappearing as abruptly as they had appeared, their behavior unsettling.
A chill ran down Rong Qi¡¯s spine. The crows had been circling the roof of her and Ye Nanshen¡¯s residence, and not far from there, Ye Rong and Madam Su¡¯s abode.
¡°Why were crows swarming over our roofs?¡±
Mrs. Hong¡¯s voice trembled. ¡°Madam, I¡¯ll make sure those who saw this keep silent. Don¡¯t worry.¡±
¡°Yes,¡± Rong Qi replied absently, her thoughts elsewhere. She had been closely monitoring Ye Rong these past days, fearing some unforeseen threat.
However, three days passed without incident. The Ye residence resumed its usual routine, with Ye Rong continuing his medicinal treatments. Everything seemed normal.
Yet, the sight of the crows at the Ye residence couldn¡¯t be dismissed.
In the days that followed, whispers of the strange urrence spread in hushed tones among the mansion¡¯s inhabitants. No one dared speak openly of it, but the fear was palpable. Servants began pairing up for safety, and a sense of unease hung over the Ye residence like a heavy shroud..
Chapter 627 - 627: Ominous Occurrences
Chapter 627: Ominous urrences
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Madam Liu¡¯s sudden illness cast a pall over the Ye residence. Herplexion turned pale and wan, leaving the family doctor baffled by her condition.
At dinner, Rong Qi cast concerned nces at Madam Liu. Madam Liu¡¯s face was rmingly sallow, her listlessness so profound that she hardly registered the conversation. Repeating words several times barely garnered her attention.
Eventually, Old Master Ye intervened, suggesting she excuse herself from the nightly family banquets until her health improved.
Despite her absence, Madam Liu¡¯s condition showed no signs of recovery. Rong Qi asionally caught glimpses of her, noting her vacant gaze, devoid of any spirit.
Rong Qi furrowed her brow in thought. If Madam Liu was feigning illness, her act was convincingly distressing. However, given her current pregnancy and the recent bizarre events, Mrs. Hong had restricted her from wandering and kept a vignt eye on her.
Soon, a wave of simr illnesses swept through the Ye residence, affecting even the usually robust Mrs. Ye Sr.. Strangely, those afflicted were predominantly close to Rong Qi and Ye Rong¡¯s residence, including several from Ye Rong¡¯s own courtyard.
The dinner atmosphere grew increasingly tense. Servants trembled and held their breaths, the air thick with unspoken fears.
Old Master Ye, sensing the unease, finally addressed the elephant in the room. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with everyone? Why such gloomy faces?¡±
Mrs. Ye Sr., mustering her strength to attend dinner despite her ailment, responded in a grave tone. ¡°Something unsettling has happened. Arge flock of crows was seen circling the roofs of Ye Nanshen¡¯s and Ye Rong¡¯s quarters. Shortly after, people started falling ill. It almost seems¡ supernatural.¡±
Ye Nanshen¡¯s eyes narrowed at her words.
¡°Nonsense!¡± Old Master Ye barked. ¡°Since when have we given in to superstitions? If you¡¯re ill, seek treatment. Don¡¯t spread baseless fears!¡±
But Mrs. Ye Sr. persisted, ¡°Can¡¯t we at least investigate? Most of the sick are from Ye Rong¡¯s courtyard and nearby. It¡¯s unnerving.¡±
Old Master Ye frowned deeply. ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll look into it. Nanshen, since you¡¯re close to them, find out what¡¯s really happening. If there¡¯s foul y, show no mercy.¡±
¡°Yes,¡± Ye Nanshen acknowledged, his expression unreadable.
Ye Nanshen was skeptical of superstitions, but with Rong Qi by his side, he couldn¡¯t afford to overlook any potential threats.
Post-meal, Ye Nanshen escorted Rong Qi back to their quarters, keeping a protective watch over her these past days.
¡°Nanshen, Rong Qi, heading to rest?¡± Ye Shaochen inquired, trailing behind them.
Rong Qi and Ye Nanshen exchanged a nce, choosing to ignore him. But Ye Shaochen, seemingly oblivious, followed closely.
¡°Mr. Ye, it¡¯ste. Are you nning to work overtime tonight?¡± Rong Qi finally asked.
Ye Shaochen paused. ¡°No, just reminding you to be careful. The ce seems¡ offtely.¡±
Rong Qi offered a parting shot. ¡°If you¡¯ve done nothing wrong, you¡¯ve nothing to fear. Take care, Mr. Ye.¡±
Leaving Ye Shaochen behind, Rong Qi and Ye Nanshen continued on their way. Once out of sight, Ye Shaochen¡¯s face broke into a cryptic smile, hinting at unspoken thoughts..
Chapter 628 - 628: A High Monk
Chapter 628: A High Monk
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During the night, both Ye Nanshen and Rong Qi were in bed but seemed unable to sleep. Ye Nanshen turned to embrace her, resting his forehead against her shoulder.
Rong Qi, lying t, asked, ¡°Can¡¯t sleep?¡±
¡°It¡¯s nothing, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll figure it out,¡± Ye Nanshen reassured her.
Rong Qi chuckled, ¡°I¡¯m not overthinking. It¡¯s just a bunch of crows. We¡¯ll deal with it.¡±
In fact, crows had been circling their and Ye Rong¡¯s rooftops for several days.
¡°I¡¯ll handle it, let¡¯s sleep,¡± Ye Nanshen urged.
Rong Qiughed softly and turned to hug him back.
After a long while, when he heard Rong Qi¡¯s light breathing, indicating she was asleep, Ye Nanshen quietly got out of bed and left the room.
When he returnedter in the night, he was damp and chose to lie on the sofa rather than disturb her.
However, soon there was amotion outside.
Annoyed, Ye Nanshen opened his eyes and saw Rong Qi waking up, looking rmed. He got up to check on her, ¡°Isn¡¯t it still dark? What¡¯s happening outside?¡±
At that moment, Mrs. Hong came to knock on their door.
Ye Nanshen got up to answer it.
¡°Sir, Madam, Mrs. Ye Sr. just vomited blood. Master Ye was rmed, and doctors were attending to her. Everyone in the mansion is awake now. Would you like toe and see her?¡± Mrs. Hong reported.
Mrs. Ye Sr.¡¯s vomiting blood was a serious matter.
Apart from the sick Ye Rong, both Ye Nanshen and Rong Qi needed to go.
Mrs. Ye Sr.¡¯s room was crowded with people, with doctors still examining her.
Mrs. Hong, not wanting Rong Qi to be affected, asked Ye Nanshen to apany her to the living room.
Old Master Ye, with furrowed brows, asked Ye Nanshen, ¡°How is the investigation going?¡±
¡°Still underway,¡± Ye Nanshen replied.
Ye Shaochen, with a slight smile, offered, ¡°If you need help, just say. I¡¯ll do what I can.¡±
¡°No need,¡± Ye Nanshen responded curtly.
Rejected, Ye Shaochen didn¡¯t take offense and remained seated, smiling to himself.
The doctor stayed in Mrs. Ye Sr.¡¯s room for over an hour before emerging. ¡°What illness caused the sudden vomiting of blood?¡± Old Master Ye asked.
The doctor began, ¡°Mrs. Ye Sr. had difort before, but was reportedly cured by Rong Qi¡¯s traditional methods.¡±
Before he could finish, Rong Qi interjected, ¡°Not traditional methods, but my method. And you said she was cured.¡±
She emphasized her point; once cured, it was no longer her concern, nor could it be med on traditional medicine.
The doctor hesitated, then continued, ¡°This seems like a rpse, but more severe. I¡¯ve taken her blood for tests and we¡¯ll know more tomorrow. For now, she¡¯s resting after taking my prescription. It¡¯s best if she avoids wind and disturbances for the next couple of days.¡±
Old Master Ye frowned, ¡°We¡¯ll discuss further after the test results.¡±
He then dismissed everyone, ¡°Alright, you can go back to your quarters now.¡±
However, just as Old Master Ye finished speaking, someone suggested, ¡°This is too strange.. Grandpa, should we invite a high monk to look into this?¡±
Chapter 629 - 629: The Suspicious New Servant
Chapter 629: The Suspicious New Servant
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In times like these, people often turn to faith. Especially after Ye Shaochen¡¯s suggestion, the people in the room seemed to found a direction.
Old Master Ye looked at Ye Shaochen but didn¡¯t speak.
Ye Shaochen continued, ¡°Grandma was talking about inviting a high monk. Since she fell ill first, it¡¯s even more fitting to have the monke and dispel any evil spirits.¡±
¡°I¡¯ve lived in this residence for decades and have never heard of such superstitions. You might need to check your brain at the hospital,¡± Old Master Ye scolded sternly.
Old Master Ye was a materialist and had always despised such superstitions.
After being reprimanded, Ye Shaochen didn¡¯t dare to respond.
But others in the room said, ¡°Sir, maybe Master Shaochen is right. Why else would all these crowse out of nowhere?¡±
¡°Yeah, sir, so many people fell ill without reason. We¡¯re all scared. Having a high monk might help us feel at ease.¡±
Then, Ye Minghang, who had been silent, spoke, ¡°If Mom wants it, let¡¯s invite a high monk. It might help people feel more at ease, whether it works or not.¡±
Old Master Ye frowned and turned to Ye Nanshen, ¡°Nanshen, what do you think?¡±
Rong Qi and Ye Nanshen exchanged nces. He replied indifferently, ¡°Whatever.¡±
¡°Then handle it yourselves. Just don¡¯t let people wander around, especially don¡¯t disturb Rong Qi treating Ye Rong,¡± Old Master Ye said before leaving.
Ye Shaochen clenched his fists in secret. He thought, ¡®I¡¯m the next head of the Ye family. Why did even such a minor issue require Ye Nanshen¡¯s opinion? I struggled to gain the trust and recognition that came so easily to Ye Nanshen. One day, I¡¯ll be stronger than Ye Nanshen.¡¯
Ye Shaochen left with a cold aura, followed by Ye Nanshen and Rong Qi.
Mrs. Hong felt there was something sinister about the sudden illnesses and suggested inviting a high monk for a possible exorcism. She proposed to Ye Nanshen, ¡°Sir, for safety, shall I take Madam back to Clearcreek Mansion? Right now, Ye Rong¡¯s treatment isn¡¯t changing, and Rong Qi doesn¡¯t need to be here.¡±
Ye Nanshen thought it was a good idea.
But before he could respond, Rong Qi said, ¡°It¡¯s a critical time for Ye Rong. If something happens in my absence, it¡¯ll be toote. I¡¯ll stay. I won¡¯t go anywhere these days, so it should be fine.¡±
Unable to persuade Rong Qi, Mrs. Hong agreed but became more vignt and observant.
The next morning, Rong Qi, just out of bed, saw a maid wiping the railings. She watched her with a furrowed brow.
The maid, noticing Rong Qi¡¯s gaze, put down her cloth and smiled, ¡°Madam, I¡¯m Xiao Yue, usually working in the courtyard. The maid responsible for indoors, Xin Xin, is sick today, so I¡¯m filling in.¡±
Rong Qi nodded, ¡°I understand. You can leave now. The upstairs has dedicated staff, no need for you here.¡±
¡°Yes, I¡¯ll leave right away,¡± Xiao Yue said, lifting her bucket and descending the stairs. Her strong physique and light steps caught Rong Qi¡¯s attention, prompting her to follow..
Chapter 630 - 630: Xu Yi on Watch Duty
Chapter 630: Xu Yi on Watch Duty
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Downstairs, Rong Qi called Xu Yi over.
Xu Yi, showing off his bright teeth, came in holding freshly made pastries from the kitchen.
¡°Madam, are you going out?¡± he asked.
¡°No, I need you to follow someone,¡± Rong Qi instructed.
¡°Who? I¡¯m the best at tailing people in the Ye family. Even Zhuang Ling can¡¯t beat me.¡±
As Xu Yi bragged, a male voice suddenly interjected, ¡°There¡¯s no need to put others down to praise yourself.¡±
Zhuang Ling, who hade to report to Ye Nanshen, overheard Xu Yi¡¯s boastful words as he entered.
Xu Yi stepped aside, making room for Zhuang Ling.
Zhuang Ling approached, his brows furrowed, ¡°Madam, is something wrong in the mansion? I heard it¡¯s been uneasytely. Do you need help?¡±
Zhuang Ling¡¯s calm demeanor always inspired confidence.
Xu Yi, slightly annoyed, said, ¡°Madam has already assigned me the task. You can step back.¡±
Ignoring Xu Yi, Rong Qi exined, ¡°There¡¯s been some unrest in the mansiontely. I¡¯ve asked Xu Yi to keep an eye on someone. They¡¯re likely to make a move today. Zhuang Ling, if you¡¯re free, you can stay and watch. It might be interesting.¡±
Zhuang Ling¡¯s eyes lit up with excitement, ¡°That¡¯s great, I¡¯m free. I¡¯ll stay and watch. I¡¯ve been hearing about all the fun Xu Yi has following you and sir, and it¡¯s made me curious.¡±
Rong Qi, amused by their banter, watched them leave, only to hear them fighting outside shortly after.
¡°Madam, don¡¯t mind Xu Yi¡¯s nonsense. He¡¯s always been a bit of a loose cannon,¡± said Mrs. Hong as she handed Rong Qi some goji berry-infused water to warm her up.
¡°What are they fighting about now?¡± Rong Qi asked.
¡°I just passed by, and it seems Zhuang Ling is upset with Xu Yi for giving out his personal number while flirting with girls.¡±
¡°That certainly calls for a reckoning. Using Zhuang Ling¡¯s name and leaving his phone number is asking for trouble,¡± said Rong Qi.
Seeing Rong Qi in good spirits, Mrs. Hong felt relieved and asked, ¡°Are you feeling okay?¡±
¡°Yes,¡± Rong Qi smiled and shook her head, ¡°The baby¡¯s been exceptionally well-behaved these past few days.¡±
¡°That¡¯s good. It shows the child is sensible. When Master Shen was in his mother¡¯s womb, he was quite restless. She lost a lot of weight during her pregnancy. The master used to say he would be a handful, and he was right!¡±
Rong Qiughed along, enjoying the stories about Ye Nanshen¡¯s childhood.
¡°By the way, is Xin Xin, who was in charge of cleaning the house, sick?¡± Rong Qi asked as she drank the water.
¡°Why did you suddenly ask about Xin Xin?¡±
¡°I noticed a new girl named Xiao Yue upstairs today.¡±
Mrs. Hong exined, ¡°Xin Xin is sick and on leave, so I asked Xiao Yue to help out.¡±
Suddenly, Mrs. Hong seemed to realize something, her expression turning serious, ¡°Is there a problem with Xiao Yue?¡±
¡°We¡¯ll know tonight. I¡¯ve asked Xu Yi to follow her. Just act as if you know nothing,¡± Rong Qi advised, not wanting to alert anyone prematurely..
Chapter 631 - 631: The Maid Is Indeed Suspicious
Chapter 631: The Maid Is Indeed Suspicious
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Mrs. Hong nodded, her tone serious, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Madam. If this Xiao Yue really is up to something, I¡¯ll be the first to deal with her! She was brought into the household by Master Shen¡¯s mother. Without her, Xiao Yue wouldn¡¯t have survived. The thing I hate most is ingratitude!¡±
Just before lunch, Madam Su sent someone to ask if she and Ye Rong could join for the meal. Ye Rong, having been cooped up for days, was eager to get out, especially now that he was feeling a bit more energetic.
Rong Qi, of course, saw no issue and even moved the dining table to the back pavilion to amodate Ye Rong¡¯s good mood.
Ye Rong walked over by himself, looking much better than before, and was in high spirits upon seeing Ye Nanshen and Rong Qi.
¡°Nanshen, Rong Qi,¡± he greeted, sitting in the pavilion and admiring the vibrant flowers still blooming in winter.
Rong Qi took his pulse, ¡°Good, the poison is almost entirely cleared. Continue with the medication and herbal baths to restore your vitality. Still, try to stay indoors for the time being.¡±
¡°Okay,¡± Ye Rong replied, his gentle nature evident as he enjoyed the garden¡¯s beauty.
The lunch was tailored to their special dietary needs, light and nutritious. Ye Rong¡¯s appetite had improved significantly, and Madam Su was also eating well, happy with his recovery. Rong Qi, however, ate sparingly.
After lunch, they sat in the pavilion chatting, and neither Madam Su nor Ye Rong left.
With the family mostly in the pavilion, the servants gathered there too, leaving only a few to watch over the front of the house.
Xiao Yue, carrying a bag, walked in. A servant asked, ¡°Xiao Yue, are you back? Did you get everything Mrs. Hong needed?¡±
That morning, Mrs. Hong had sent Xiao Yue out to buy knitting supplies to make a scarf for Rong Qi.
Xiao Yue lifted the bag in her hand, ¡°I got everything. I¡¯ll take it to Mrs. Hong. Is she inside?¡±
The servant shook their head, ¡°No, she¡¯s in the pavilion helping with lunch for Ye Rong and Madam Su.¡±
Hearing that, a glint appeared in Xiao Yue¡¯s eyes. She smiled, ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll just put the things inside and leave, so Mrs. Hong knows where they are.¡±
¡°Okay, go ahead,¡± the servant replied.
Xiao Yue nodded and walked in, but upon reaching the door, she nced around, took a detour to the back, and quickly climbed up to the second floor. Her movements were agile, and she easily scaled the balcony, slipping into the house.
This route was a blind spot for the security cameras, and having worked in the Ye residence for years, she knew theyout well.
After a short while, Xiao Yue reappeared on the balcony, checked the quiet surroundings, and jumped down. She casually picked up the bag and entered through the front door as if nothing had happened.
Xu Yi and Zhuang Ling, hiding in a tree, watched her, impressed by her skills.
¡°This Xiao Yue is definitely up to no good. Remember how you once bought her roast chicken? Regretting it now? You spent money feeding a wolf in sheep¡¯s clothing,¡± Xu Yi said to Zhuang Ling, both of them observing from their vantage point..
Chapter 632 - 632: The Uninvited High Monk
Chapter 632: The Uninvited High Monk
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Zhuang Ling¡¯s face darkened, ¡°Shut up! I have wasted money on ungrateful people and you¡¯re one of them!¡±
¡°You¡¯re just jealous because you¡¯re embarrassed!¡± retorted Xu Yi, yfully scratching Zhuang Ling¡¯s face with a grass stem, annoying him further.
¡°Look at her,¡± Xu Yi said, ¡°Every time youe, she wants to be close to you. Those who don¡¯t know better would think that you¡¯re interested in her. I told you to guard against her, but you still shouted at me, saying that I ruined your romantic life. Tsk, am I wrong? I just had sharp eyes and had long seen through everything. Are you convinced now?¡±
After receiving a p from Zhuang Ling, who then leaped from the tree branch, Xu Yi touched his face and muttered, ¡°Definitely embarrassed. Humph.¡±
Having given Xiao Yue an opportunity, she certainly didn¡¯t disappoint.
Rong Qi had Mrs. Hong escort Ye Rong and Madam Su away, and she returned to the room with Ye Nanshen.
¡°Where do you think she might have ced it?¡± Ye Nanshen asked with a furrowed brow, remembering Xiao Yue as one of the few maids he somewhat recognized, someone his mother had particrly cared for.
But no matter who it was, anyone threatening Rong Qi was a threat to be eliminated.
Rong Qi, looking around the bedroom, pulled up the surveince footage, but it was pitch ck.
¡°Damn, this Xiao Yue is clever. She knew where my cameras were,¡± Rong Qi said.
Unable to rely on the surveince, they began to search the room. Soon, they found a medium-sized wooden box in Rong Qi¡¯s wardrobe.
¡°Madam, look at this,¡± Mrs. Hong said, handing her the box, its bare exterior slightly unnerving.
Rong Qi, her eyebrow raised and a smirk on her lips, instructed, ¡°Open it.¡±
¡°Let me do it,¡± Ye Nanshen offered, taking the box from Mrs. Hong. ¡°You and the baby should look away.¡±
Rong Qi turned around as Ye Nanshen opened the box.
Mrs. Hong gasped in horror, barely stifling a scream.
Rong Qi, frowning, turned back to see a small, blood-soaked doll pierced with numerous needles lying inside the box. It had a gaping, monstrous mouth and was quite terrifying.
¡°There seems to be a name on it,¡± noted Rong Qi.
Ye Nanshen, about to touch it, was stopped by Mrs. Hong, ¡°Don¡¯t touch it, Master Shen. I saw it, and the names on it are Mrs. Ye Sr. and Madam Liu. And if I¡¯m not mistaken, it also has their birth dates.¡±
Ye Nanshen nodded, confirming, ¡°It¡¯s theirs.¡±
¡°Who could be so malicious, using such despicable means to frame you. I¡¯ll have Xu Yi bring Xiao Yue in for questioning right away. This is just too sinister!¡± Mrs. Hong swore.
Mrs. Hong was both frightened and furious, realizing the seriousness of the situation. If Rong Qi hadn¡¯t noticed Xiao Yue¡¯s odd behavior early on, they could have been falsely implicated beyond redemption.
¡°No need, let Xu Yi keep watching her. Don¡¯t alert her yet,¡± Ye Nanshen advised, his thoughts aligning with Rong Qi¡¯s.
Since Rong Qi and Ye Nanshen returned, Xiao Yue has been closely monitoring their movements. Seeing everything appeared normal, she continued her usual routine.
In the afternoon, Ye Nanshen and Rong Qi went to Old Master Ye¡¯s courtyard for chess. Ye Nanshen yed chess with Old Master Ye, while Rong Qi observed.
It was then that the butler reported the arrival of an unexpected high monk at the gate..
Chapter 633 - 633: The Sinister Presence
Chapter 633: The Sinister Presence
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Old Master Ye, frustrated after losing a chess piece to Ye Nanshen, became even more irritable when he heard the butler¡¯s report about the arrival of a high monk.
¡°Just let hime, do I have to wee him? Whoever invited him should do the greeting,¡± said Old Master Ye.
While speaking, Ye Nanshen strategically ced another chess piece, blocking Old Master Ye¡¯s move.
Old Master Ye huffed in annoyance.
The butler continued, ¡°The monk said he wasn¡¯t invited by anyone from our family. He came on his own after sensing something amiss here. Master, should we send him away?¡±
¡°Amiss? Howe only he senses something amiss? I¡¯m done ying; I don¡¯t want to y with you anymore, you disrespectful rascal. Rong Qi, your turn.¡± ¡°Me?¡± Rong Qi pointed at herself, shaking her head, ¡°No, no, I¡¯m not ying.¡± ¡°I told you to y, so y! Stop dilly-dallying!¡± Old Master Ye pushed Ye Nanshen away, insisting Rong Qi take his ce.
Rong Qi clung to Ye Nanshen¡¯s arm, ¡°I really don¡¯t want to y.¡±
Ye Nanshen responded, ¡°Did you hear that? My wife said she doesn¡¯t want to y chess. Take the board away.¡±
Though Old Master Ye protested, he eventually had the servants remove the chessboard.
¡°No fun,¡± he grumbled. ¡°Let¡¯s go see that bald monk. I want to see how he tricks people with his sorcery.¡±
Rong Qi was eager to join, ¡°I¡¯lle too.¡±
She stood up, following Ye Nanshen and Old Master Ye.
In the front courtyard, a monk was being received by Mrs. Ye Sr. and Madam Liu.
¡°High monk, did you truly sense an ominous presence in our house?¡± Mrs. Ye Sr. asked.
Madam Liu, looking pale and weak, added, ¡°I heard from the servants that this monk is quite powerful. There was a family with a situation simr to ours, and it was only after his intervention that they all recovered.¡±
¡°Is it really that miraculous?¡± asked Mrs. Ye Sr.
¡°Yes, indeed. The servant who went out to meet him even saw the monk scaling walls effortlessly. It¡¯s rare to see such abilities these days. He must be highly skilled,¡± said Madam Liu.
Hearing this, Mrs. Ye Sr. felt reassured and greeted the monk respectfully.
¡°I am Crescent, a disciple of Master Zenith from Cloudsurf Temple,¡± the monk introduced himself.
¡°Ah, you¡¯re Master Zenith¡¯s disciple. Wee,¡± Mrs. Ye Sr. greeted him with a bow.
¡°Master Crescent, please, can you determine what is guing our house?¡± asked Mrs. Ye Sr.
Master Crescent, holding apass-like instrument, followed its needle before it settled in one direction.
¡°Eastward, there lurks an evil spirit. It has been troubling your house recently, and it¡¯s the cause of your poor health, Madam.¡±
Mrs. Ye Sr., having witnessed the crows over the eastern vis, believed his words immediately.
¡°Can this evil spirit be removed?¡± Mrs. Ye Sr. asked.
Master Crescent hesitated, retracting thepass, ¡°It can be removed, naturally. However, there is someone more sinister than the evil spirit protecting that ce, making it difficult to approach..¡±
Chapter 634 - 634: The Drama Begins
Chapter 634: The Drama Begins
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The implication was clear. The more sinister presence than the evil spirit referred to Ye Nanshen and his wife, Rong Qi.
Mrs. Ye Sr.¡¯s brows furrowed deeply. ¡°Master Crescent, do whatever you deem necessary, we will fully cooperate. It¡¯s not up to them to decide for the Nan family!¡±
Her health at stake, Mrs. Ye Sr. was willing to confront Ye Nanshen head-on if necessary to eliminate the menace.
Crescent dered, ¡°I need a ritual tform to perform the rites and locate the evil spirit, only then can the negative energy be dispelled from this house.¡±
His words, shrouded in mystery, instilled fear in those present.
With the arrival of the monk, almost everyone in the mansion had gathered to witness his ¡°exorcism¡±.
Rumors had been circting about Ye Nanshen being a jinx, supposedly cursing his parents and even himself. Some even whispered that he had married a jinx, and together they brought misfortune to others, including Ye Rong. The crows, the misfortunes, Rong Qi¡¯s arrival coinciding with the downfall of her family, and Ye Nanshen¡¯s miraculous survival in a severe ident three years ago¡ªall were attributed to their supposed ominous nature.
Now, this unexpected usation seemed like a curse from an ominous being,nding squarely on Ye Nanshen and Rong Qi because of a flock of crows.
Rong Qi, upon hearing this initially, could hardly believe the absurdity people believed in. But now, the situation has taken a more serious turn.
The ritual tform was quickly set up under Mrs. Ye Sr.¡¯s supervision. Crescent began his ritual, chanting and moving as if possessed, capturing everyone¡¯s attention.
Old Master Ye, losing interest, said, ¡°This is boring. Solve your own problems,¡± intending to return to his pet bird, Little Faye, who had been frightenedtely.
Ye Nanshen stopped him, ¡°Aren¡¯t you worried I might tear them apart without you here?¡±
Old Master Ye retorted, ¡°Can¡¯t you be considerate of my old age?¡±
¡°I can¡¯t. Who made you marry a stepmother for my father? You want peace and quiet? No way.¡±
Old Master Ye was speechless. He thought, ¡®How could I be med for being deceived by Mrs. Ye Sr.¡¯s pretense?¡¯
Regardless, Ye Nanshen insisted on his presence.
The three of them stood back, watching the Crescent¡¯s performance in the courtyard.
After nearly half an hour, Crescent suddenly shouted, ¡°Evil spirit, show yourself!¡± He pointed directly towards the direction of Ye Nanshen and Rong Qi¡¯s residence.
¡°That evil entity is in the eastern quarter! Find it and destroy it immediately!¡± Crescent bellowed.
Mrs. Ye Sr., her eyes darkening,manded, ¡°Search immediately!¡±
Rong Qi, however, smiled slightly at the corner of her lips.
The real drama was about to begin..
Chapter 635 - 635: Searching Leads to Consequences
Chapter 635: Searching Leads to Consequences
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Mrs. Ye Sr. directed Meng Fu to lead a group to search Ye Nanshen¡¯s quarter. Many servants, not necessarily against Ye Nanshen and Rong Qi, joined voluntarily, aiming to catch the evil entity.
However, as they were about to head to Ye Nanshen¡¯s quarter, they encountered Ye Nanshen, Rong Qi, and Old Master Ye.
The crowd gasped and instinctively stepped back, avoiding eye contact.
Mrs. Ye Sr., gathering courage upon seeing Old Master Ye, informed him, ¡°Master Crescent has located the source of our recent troubles. We are about to search.¡±
Old Master Ye, with a cold expression, interrogated, ¡°So, you think this ¡®evil entity¡¯ is in Nanshen¡¯s quarter?¡±
¡°Yes.¡± Mrs. Ye Sr. replied.
¡°Oh?¡± Old Master Ye looked at Crescent skeptically. ¡°A few gestures and you know there¡¯s evil there?¡±
Crescent, unfazed, replied, ¡°This is a sacred Buddhist ritual. You may not understand, but I¡¯ve never been wrong. Whether you believe it or not, a search will reveal the truth.¡±
As the search seemed inevitable, Mrs. Ye Sr., eager to find the source,manded, ¡°Search! We must find it today!¡±
Ye Nanshen, with a frosty demeanor and a slight smirk, warned, ¡°Stop, if you wish to live.¡±
The servants hid behind Mrs. Ye Sr., too scared to move.
Madam Liu, gathering courage from somewhere, used loudly, ¡°Are you trying to stop us from finding the evil entity, or do you already know where it is and want to keep it hidden?¡±
Ye Nanshen¡¯s eyes narrowed, his gaze piercing, ¡°Who do you think you are to enter my quarter?¡±
Madam Liu clenched her fists, feeling insulted by Ye Nanshen¡¯s public rebuke.
Determined, Madam Liu turned to Old Master Ye, ¡°I know you cherish Nanshen, but if we don¡¯t find this thing, it will only harm his reputation. So, even if it offends him, I must search for it!¡±
Madam Liu¡¯s words implied the evil entity was definitely in Ye Nanshen¡¯s quarter, positioning herself on a moral high ground.
It was then Rong Qi spoke, her voice cold and mocking, ¡°What if you don¡¯t find anything?¡±
¡°It¡¯s impossible not to find it!¡± Crescent asserted confidently.
Rong Qi raised an eyebrow, challenging Madam Liu and Mrs. Ye Sr.
¡°If I can¡¯t find it, I¡¯ll apologize to you,¡± said Madam Liu.
¡°Just apologize?¡± Rong Qi asked.
¡°What else do you want?¡± Madam Liu gritted her teeth.
Rong Qi smirked. ¡°You¡¯ll know after you¡¯re done with your search? You only need to give me your word in front of everyone here. As long as you can¡¯t find it, you¡¯ll be at my disposal. What do you say?¡±
Rong Qi¡¯s provocative words instantly made Madam Liu angry.
However, Madam Liu knew that Rong Qi had always been cunning. She was worried that she had some scheme, so she turned to look at Crescent.
After seeing Master Crescent¡¯s nod, Madam Liu gritted her teeth and said, ¡°Fine! If nothing is found, I¡¯ll let you do as you please.. Let¡¯s go search!¡±
Chapter 636 - 636: Xiao Yue Takes the Fall
Chapter 636: Xiao Yue Takes the Fall
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Madam Liu led a search party to Ye Nanshen¡¯s quarter, while Rong Qi and Ye Nanshen waited in the yard. Mrs. Ye Sr., frequently ncing at them, found their calm demeanor suspicious, wondering if they already knew something.
However, Madam Liu dismissed the thought, believing it impossible for anyone to foresee such events.
Soon, Madam Liu returned triumphantly, holding a wooden box. ¡°We found it! A suspicious wooden box and a sneaky servant. We brought them both!¡±
Meng Fu, holding the box aloft, presented it to Crescent.
Before even opening it, Crescent recoiled, his eyes widening, ¡°This is it! I felt a strong negative energy as soon as it was brought near!¡±
¡°Master Crescent, so this box is rted to the recent strange urrences?¡± Mrs. Ye Sr. asked.
¡°Exactly!¡±
At that moment, the sky darkened with a swarm of crows, more numerous than before. Crescent seized the opportunity to shout, ¡°Look, the evil spirit is here!¡±
Everyone was terrified, huddling together.
¡°What should we do, Master Crescent?¡± Mrs. Ye Sr. asked, anxious and rmed.
Crescent, after a moment of divining, eximed, ¡°It¡¯s not an ident, Mrs. Ye Sr., but a deliberate act!¡±
¡°Someone wants to harm me, harm the Ye family?¡± Mrs. Ye Sr. asked.
Master Crescent nodded solemnly.
Furious, Mrs. Ye Sr. mmed the table, ¡°Find out who it is, and they shall not be spared!¡±
Meng Fu then dragged Xiao Yue forward, ¡°This is the suspicious person we found.¡±
Mrs. Ye Sr. scrutinized Xiao Yue.
Meng Fu continued, ¡°We found her sneaking towards Master Shen and Madam Qi¡¯s quarter as if looking for something. When caught, she denied everything, but we found this wooden box under their bed. Xiao Yue is known to be Ye Nanshen¡¯s maid!¡±
Rong Qi and Ye Nanshen exchanged confused looks.
Ye Nanshen soothed Rong Qi, ¡°Just a passing fancy. Don¡¯t be jealous.¡±
Meanwhile, Xiao Yue trembled in fear, ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything. I was just following orders. It¡¯s not my fault!¡±
Mrs. Ye Sr. and Madam Liu seized on this, ¡°Whose orders? Who told you to take the box?¡±
Under pressure, Xiao Yue nced fearfully at Rong Qi and shook her head, ¡°No one told me.¡±
Xiao Yue¡¯s nce was a dead giveaway, directing suspicion toward Rong Qi.
¡°Tell me the truth!¡± Mrs. Ye Sr. shouted. ¡°Otherwise, I won¡¯t forgive you! In the Ye family, I still have the right to punish a servant!¡±
Frightened, Xiao Yue blurted out, ¡°It was Rong Qi! She told me to find and secretly dispose of a wooden box under the bed! Please, I¡¯m innocent, spare me!¡±
Chapter 637 - 637: Isolating Rong Qi
Chapter 637: Isting Rong Qi
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As Xiao Yue¡¯s usation fell, Mrs. Ye Sr.¡¯s gaze swiftly shifted toward Rong Qi.
¡°What do you have to say for yourself?¡±
Rong Qi remained unfazed, looking at Xiao Yue with a slight smirk, ¡°I don¡¯t know anything about a wooden box. Are you going to believe the words of a servant over me? Why not consider that Xiao Yue is trying to frame me?¡± ¡°Unbelievable!¡± Xiao Yue cried out dramatically, clutching her chest, ¡°Madam, how can you nder me like this? I¡¯ve always been diligent and loyal. Why would I frame you? It brings me no benefit.¡±
Xiao Yue continued, tears welling up, ¡°Since it hase to this, I will tell the truth, Madam, please don¡¯t me me for betraying you! You have harbored resentment against Mrs. Ye Sr. and Madam Liu for a long time.
¡°I saw with my own eyes you ced something in the box. It was a bloodied doll with their birthdates written on it, and you¡¯ve been sticking needles into it every day, saying it would achieve your desired oue in half a month.
¡°Moreover, ever since you brought that thing home, strange things began happening in the house, with Mrs. Ye Sr. and Madam Liu being the main targets. I wanted to stop you but couldn¡¯t, as you are Master Shen¡¯s beloved. That¡¯s why I didn¡¯t speak up, and could only watch you make one mistake after another. Otherwise, how do you exin the crows circling our rooftops?¡±
Xiao Yue¡¯s righteous tone incited Mrs. Ye Sr.¡¯s anger. She stood up, her face darkening, ¡°I¡¯ve always tried to live peacefully with Rong Qi, but I didn¡¯t expect her to bear such a grudge against me. Please give me justice. Otherwise, this house can¡¯t have both her and me!¡±
Mrs. Ye Sr. knew Old Master Ye¡¯s character well and doubted he would expel Rong Qi for Ye Nanshen¡¯s sake.
Old Master Ye, looking grave, turned to Rong Qi, ¡°Rong Qi, did you do it?¡±
¡°No, Grandpa,¡± Rong Qi said.
Rong Qi appeared exceptionally calmpared to Mrs. Ye Sr.¡¯s fury.
Mrs. Ye Sr. was nearly seething with rage, unable to believe Old Master Ye still trusted Rong Qi despite the evidence.
However, Crescent also spoke up, his gaze fixed on Old Master Ye, ¡°I usually wouldn¡¯t intervene in family matters, but I must speak. Thedy sitting beside you, Rong Qi, has an ominous aura and strong karmic energy. She may be a reincarnated jinx. It¡¯s best to keep a distance, or else those close to her will be drained of their vitality and meet unfortunate ends.¡±
¡°Is Rong Qi really that dangerous?¡±
¡°I believe it¡¯s true. Master Crescent is Master Zenith¡¯s disciple, his spiritual depth isn¡¯t ordinary. He wouldn¡¯t speak without evidence.¡±
¡°Why else would Rong Qi always keep to herself?¡±
With Crescent¡¯s statement, murmurs rose among the crowd.
Ye Nanshen¡¯s aura turned frosty. Rong Qi took his hand, seemingly preparing for the inevitable oue.
Madam Liu stepped forward, ¡°Father, for peace of mind, please confine Rong Qi to the attic. Otherwise, our family will never have peace!¡±
¡°I also request that Rong Qi be confined to the attic.¡±
¡°Master, we all agree with Mrs. Ye Sr. and Madam Liu. We¡¯re all so scared..¡±
Chapter 638 - 638: A Person of Auspicious Omen
Chapter 638: A Person of Auspicious Omen
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They had always been skeptics but with a string of bizarre incidents piling up recently, even the staunchest doubters started to believe.
Plus, there¡¯s something about human nature that gravitates toward going with the crowd.
Seeing everyone condemning Rong Qi, they joined in, seeking some peace of mind.
Old Master Ye¡¯s face was stern.
And then, as if things weren¡¯t heated enough, Crescent stirred the pot, dering, ¡°A jinx must not remain. For the peace of the Ye family, I hope the head of the family makes a swift decision to punish this ominous star!¡±
Sitting in the back, Madam Su watched Rong Qi with a worried gaze.
Meanwhile, Liang Si, not too far from Rong Qi, was intensely focused, her hands clenched as if awaiting something.
Indeed, just as Liang Si was sweating with tension, she saw the butler rush in, eximing loudly, ¡°Master, Master Zenith has arrived!¡±
For some reason, this made Liang Si breathe a sigh of relief. She had a feeling that there would be a twist in the tale. But her inexplicable confidence was unknown to others.
The crowd was shocked.
¡°What? Master Zenith is here too?¡±
They all turned around.
Sure enough, they saw Ling Mozi, exuding an air of celestial grace, following the butler at a leisurely pace.
Ling Mozi¡¯s demeanor was serene, his eyes calm like a still sea. Everything about him, from his expression to his bearing, radiated a sense of divine tranquility.
For some reason, just the sight of Ling Mozi settled the restless hearts of the crowd.
¡°Greetings everyone,¡± Ling Mozi intoned.
His reputation was renowned, and even Mrs. Ye Sr. held him in high esteem, immediately weing him with due respect.
¡°Has Master Zenith descended from the mountains because you noticed something unusual about the Ye family, to deal with this evil spirit?¡±
The involvement of Ling Mozi signified just how formidable Rong Qi, the alleged jinx, was.
However, Ling Mozi¡¯s brows furrowed in confusion as he turned to Mrs. Ye Sr., ¡°What evil spirit? I came because I saw auspicious signs over the Ye residence, indicating the arrival of a star of fortune. I came to bask in this auspicious energy.¡±
¡°Auspicious energy? Who?¡±
Ling Mozi didn¡¯t answer directly but turned to Rong Qi, ¡°It¡¯s been a while, are you well?¡±
Rong Qi nodded, ¡°Not really. Just now, people were saying I¡¯m a reincarnated cmity, here to bring harm!¡±
¡°Nonsense!¡± As soon as Rong Qi finished, Ling Mozi¡¯s expression darkened, startling everyone.
¡°Rong Qi is a person blessed with auspicious energy. How could she be a reincarnated cmity? Such a im is the most absurd thing I have ever heard!¡±
As Ling Mozi said that, everyone was stunned.
¡°Wasn¡¯t she an evil invader, a descent of a cmitous star?¡±
¡°How did she suddenly turn into a harbinger of good fortune?¡±
¡°But Master Zenith was a highly revered monk. Why would he lie for Rong Qi?¡± Unconvinced, Madam Liu interjected, ¡°Master Zenith, could you be mistaken? Just now, your disciple, Master Crescent, said that Rong Qi was born under an ominous star.¡±
¡°Disciple?¡± Master Zenith turned, his gaze falling on the visibly flustered and evasive Crescent, ¡°Crescent, how many more will you deceive in my name before you¡¯re satisfied? You were expelled from the temple and stripped of your title four years ago by our master. From now on, do not harm others or yourself using the name of Crescent. Or else, I will not forgive you.¡±
After addressing Crescent, Master Zenith turned to the crowd, ¡°This man has been expelled from our temple and has been deceiving people under my name, causing much harm. I apologize for the trouble he¡¯s brought to your household and for the unfounded usations against Rong Qi. I hereby vouch for her. Her features show she is a person blessed with continuous fortune, not the cmity Crescent speaks of. Please, do not wrong an innocent..¡±
Chapter 639 - 639: The Truth Unveiled
Chapter 639: The Truth Unveiled
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The revtion from Ling Mozi caused a flicker of surprise in the eyes of Mrs. Ye Sr. and others.
Mrs. Ye Sr. said, ¡°But Master Crescent¡¯s analysis wasn¡¯t wrong. We did find the cursed objects under Rong Qi¡¯s bed, and the crows lingering in the sky above our house, aren¡¯t these all ominous signs?¡±
¡°Exactly, you im I¡¯m a fraud, then how do you exin this?¡±
Crescent extended a box toward Ling Mozi, his face now devoid of its previous kindness, looking more sinister and twisted.
Ling Mozi nced at it dismissively, ¡°Just an ordinary trinket. What does it prove?¡±
¡°Master Zenith, don¡¯t be fooled by the exterior of this wooden box. Inside lies a blood-stained effigy with my birthdate and details on it. I¡¡±
As Mrs. Ye Sr. spoke, she clutched her chest in distress.
¡°Oh? Since you don¡¯t believe my words, why not open it and see for yourself?¡±
¡°Wouldn¡¯t opening it release the evil spirit?¡±
¡°ording to you, isn¡¯t the alleged jinx sitting right here? What evil spirit could she not suppress?¡± Rong Qi said, her voice tinged with a hint ofughter, causing those who doubted her to blush in embarrassment.
Grinding his teeth, Crescent said, ¡°Fine, you all wanted to see it, don¡¯t me me for opening it.¡±
He opened the wooden box, ¡°See! Didn¡¯t I tell you there¡¯s an evil object inside?¡±
He looked triumphantly at Ling Mozi.
The crowd, initially afraid to look, were shocked upon seeing the contents.
¡°This¡ isn¡¯t this the root carving Master Ye gave to Madam Qi?¡±
¡°What? A root carving? Impossible!¡±
Crescent took the object out, his face turning ashen, ¡°H-how could it be a root carving?¡±
Xiao Yue¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. She thought, ¡®Impossible! I had ced something else inside. How could it have changed?¡¯
Suddenly, Xiao Yue turned to look at Rong Qi, who was slightly smirking, realizing she had been tricked.
She copsed to the ground, trembling uncontrobly. This time, she was genuinely scared. She knew Ye Nanshen wouldn¡¯t let her off.
Mrs. Ye Sr. and Madam Liu couldn¡¯t believe what they were seeing. They were speechless for a long time.
Rong Qi¡¯s face lit up with a smile, ¡°Grandpa, they said your gift was an evil omen.¡±
Old Master Ye cooperated, barking angrily, ¡°Oh, so the gift I gave is ominous, is it? Who gave you the audacity!¡±
¡°No, it¡¯s not¡¡± Madam Liu and others wanted to argue but had no grounds to do so.
Mrs. Ye Sr.¡¯s face darkened, ¡°Even if this is not an issue, what about the crows above their rooftop? Why do they keep circling precisely there? It can¡¯t be that Ye Rong is about to die, and the crows are drawn by the scent, can it?¡±
Mrs. Ye Sr.¡¯s words almost made Madam Su explode with anger.
Madam Su retorted, ¡°Ye Rong is your grandson too, why curse him?¡±
But Mrs. Ye Sr. wasn¡¯t in the mood to battle with Madam Su and just pointed to the crows above Ye Nanshen¡¯s quarter, insisting stubbornly.
However, three secondster, the crows suddenly flew away, all heading toward Ye Shaochen¡¯s rooftop.
Circling above Ye Shaochen¡¯s rooftop, their cawing sounded eerie.
Mrs. Ye Sr. and Madam Liu nearly choked in shock.
¡°What¡¯s happening?¡±
¡°Why did the crows suddenly leave, and why did they go to Master Shaochen¡¯s rooftop?¡±
Ye Nanshen¡¯s lips curled into a smirk,ughing mockingly, lounging back in his chair, ¡°Seems like I¡¯m not the only bane of the Ye family. What goes around,es around..¡±
Chapter 640 - 640: Dogfight
Chapter 640: Dogfight
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Rong Qiughed at the turn of events.
Ling Mozi joined in, ¡°Master Shen is also a person of profound blessings. How could he be a bane?¡±
Old Master Ye, wide-eyed, demanded, ¡°What nonsense is this? Didn¡¯t I ask you to investigate? What exactly is going on?¡±
Ye Nanshen tilted his head, toozy to speak. He whistled softly, signaling with his fingers.
Xu Yi, sweating profusely, appeared out of nowhere.
Bounding up to Old Master Ye, he said with a toothy grin, ¡°Master Ye, Master Shen had everything figured out the night you gave the order.
¡°The crows circled above Master Shen¡¯s rooftop because someone threw rotten meat up there, attracting them. It¡¯s been the same for several days. I just used the same trick to lure them away. So, it¡¯s not an ominous sign, just greedy crows. Hehe.¡±
Xu Yi¡¯s silly words hinted at a deeper implication. That all of this was deliberately orchestrated by someone.
Mrs. Ye Sr. instinctively stepped back, supported by Meng Fu, while Madam Liu¡¯s face turned particrly ugly.
¡°Everything is clear now. I wonder if Madam Liu¡¯s earlier words about letting me handle the situation still stand?¡±
Madam Liu suddenly became alert, watching Rong Qi.
Before Rong Qi could speak, Xu Yi pointed at Xiao Yue on the ground, ¡°Madam, the first one to deal with should be this ungrateful wretch. The deceased madam was so kind to her, and yet she betrayed her. Disgusting!¡±
Xu Yi despised treachery above all.
¡°No, please. Master Shen, Madam Qi, I was wrong. I was forced, I¡ Ah!¡±
Before Xiao Yue could finish, Madam Liu pped her, causing her to spit blood and buzz in her ears, deafening her in one ear.
¡°Nanshen, Rong Qi, we were deceived by this malicious maid. She was the one who reported everything, leading to this whole debacle. But I didn¡¯t expect her to be so cruel. We misunderstood you, please forgive us.¡±
Xiao Yue, looking at Madam Liu¡¯s sudden betrayal, even if she couldn¡¯t hear clearly, knew she was being framed.
Xiao Yue knelt up, resisting, ¡°Someone instructed me, it was Madam Liu! She ordered me to nt the box under Madam Qi¡¯s bed! If you don¡¯t believe me, you can find a bank card under the tile in my room, it was given to me by her!¡±
¡°You! Shut up!¡± Madam Liu, trembling with rage, attacked Xiao Yue, and they started fighting.
The dogfight scene infuriated Old Master Ye. He mmed his hand on the table, ¡°Enough! Haven¡¯t you embarrassed yourselves enough? Separate them!¡±
The servants hurriedly pulled the two women apart.
Old Master Ye then turned to Ye Nanshen, ¡°You handle it, I don¡¯t want to deal anymore.¡±
This indicated Old Master Ye wouldn¡¯t protect Madam Liu and others this time.
Mrs. Ye Sr. and Madam Liu tensed, finally feeling fear.
Ling Mozi spoke up, ¡°I would like to ask Master Shen and Madam Qi to allow me to take Crescent back for our own discipline.¡±
Ye Nanshen nodded in agreement.
The servants helped to bind Crescent.
Rong Qi stood up, took the root carving from Crescent¡¯s hand, and examined it for damages.
Ye Nanshen, with a slight lift of his eyebrows, looked at Xiao Yue, ¡°Break her hands and legs, throw her out to fend for herself. Wherever my mother picked her up from, threw her back there. As for you¡¡±
His gazended on Madam Liu, his eyes narrowing as if contemting her punishment.
However, just as Rong Qi was about to return to Ye Nanshen¡¯s side, Mrs. Ye Sr. suddenly lurched toward her.
¡®Again?¡¯ Rong Qi thought..
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