The two didn't rush to find Mrs. Gao immediately. They waited for two days, and it was the weekend when Chen Jiaojiao called Mrs. Wang.
She said that new products had arrived for the project she had booked last time and could be experienced first with a discount coupon. She asked her to bring more customers along, as the promotion was very cost-effective.
Only then did she indirectly meet Mrs. Gao again.
Everyone else did other projects first. After a series of operations, they were ready to experience the new project. Jiang Nan Fang then entered the venue as if by chance.
The group exchanged pleasantries, making the beauty salon lively.
After a chat, Mrs. Gao took the initiative to suggest having a facial treatment with Jiang Nan Fang.
“I absolutely adore Miss Jiang’s four children. Last time, we were in a hurry and only chatted a little, and I felt I hadn’t had enough. Since we bumped into each other again today, let's continue our conversation. You won’t mind me being bothersome, will you?”
Jiang Nan Fang certainly wouldn't dare to mind.
The two lay side by side on the beauty salon beds.
Chen Jiaojiao personally performed the treatment for Mrs. Gao.
This project falls under the category of medical aesthetics and requires a professional license to perform.
After applying anesthetic to the face, the machine is used. Without professional training, improper techniques can lead to bleeding. Afterward, the skin will scab and peel. While it might not result in disfigurement, the recovery period would be very long.
After applying the anesthetic, Chen Jiaojiao did not explain anything to Mrs. Gao and proceeded directly with the procedure.
With a flurry of operations, she applied a soothing mask to her face.
Another professional handled Jiang Nan Fang's treatment.
When the project concluded, Mrs. Gao looked in the mirror, comparing Jiang Nan Fang's face to her own. For the first time, her beauty turned to ashes.
“Why is the effect so different between us? Miss Jiang’s face is only slightly red, but mine looks like I’ve been slapped two hundred times. Is it my skin or the operation?”
The technician was also startled and quickly confirmed the operating technique with Chen Jiaojiao.
Chen Jiaojiao smacked her forehead.
“I’m so sorry, Mrs. Gao, I mixed up the operating techniques.”
“Originally, 50 shots per side of the face were enough, but I gave you 150 shots…”
“Your recovery period this time will likely be longer than any previous one. It’s all my fault, I’m so sorry, I’m so sorry.”
So that was it. She had received 100 more injections than Jiang Nan Fang, no wonder her face was so swollen.
If it were anyone else treating her face so casually, Mrs. Gao might have exploded in anger.
But since the other party was Chen Jiaojiao.
“Forget it, forget it. You didn’t do it on purpose. As long as the inner layers of the skin aren’t damaged, an extra few days for recovery is fine.”
“I won’t say anything outside. Don’t worry, it won’t ruin your reputation. Please don’t be like this.”
Chen Jiaojiao thanked her profusely, spoke many kind words, and gave her many free gifts before returning to the office with Jiang Nan Fang.
Jiang Nan Fang said, “I can now confirm that she knows about your relationship with Hu Jiasheng.”
“Anyone who regularly visits a beauty salon cares deeply about their face. For her to cause this to you so carelessly, without a word of complaint, and even comfort you, your former mother-in-law actually likes you quite a bit.”
Chen Jiaojiao was stunned by what she said.
“Damn it, the more you say it, the angrier I get!”
“No one stopped us from being together, and my family hadn't gone bankrupt back then. I was beautiful and charming, and everyone liked me. How could Hu Jiasheng have been so blind to give me up so easily?”
“This scumbag, he better pray he doesn’t run into me again, or I’ll beat him every time I see him!”
“But this woman hasn’t been involved with the Zhan family for years. Now… could she be trying to snatch the Zhan family away for Hu Jiasheng?”
Jiang Nan Fang shook her head, “I don’t know what she’s trying to do…”
Zhan Beijue was finally discharged from the hospital.
There was a backlog of work, and he couldn’t rest even on the weekend. Zhou Jinbei was accompanying him to work overtime at home.
When she received Jiang Nan Fang’s call, she was pleasantly surprised.
She hadn’t spoken to Zhan Beijue for half a day. She smugly waved Jiang Nan Fang’s name in front of him and answered the call openly.
“What’s up, Sister Nan Fang?”
Jiang Nan Fang asked, “What are you doing? There’s been no activity all weekend.”
“My second brother was hospitalized a few days ago, and there’s a lot of work piled up. I’m catching up now.”
“You’re working overtime? Then is it convenient to talk?”
“What’s wrong? Do you have a secret to tell me?”
“You tell me first if it’s convenient.”
The phone was clearly placed in front of Zhan Beijue, with the speakerphone on, but Zhou Jinbei said boldly.
“It’s convenient. Go ahead.”
Jiang Nan Fang told her about her recent frequent interactions with Mrs. Gao and her suspicion that she was Hu Jiasheng’s birth mother.
“You’re the one closest to me who knows all those old gossipy details about the Zhan family. Tell me, what exactly happened between your aunt and them back then.”
Zhou Jinbei glanced at Zhan Beijue for his input.
Zhan Beijue pondered for a moment, then quickly wrote down a passage.
She read it aloud.
“Those things are very complicated, and it’s hard to explain in a few words over the phone. How about we meet and talk?”
Jiang Nan Fang checked the time; it was already lunchtime.
“Okay. Let’s have lunch together. What do you want to eat? I’ll book a place now.”
“The doctor said my second brother can’t eat takeout these days and needs to eat something to soothe his stomach. Could you make him a meal according to the previous recipe?”
Zhou Jinbei said pitifully.
“Only after I’ve settled him can I go out with peace of mind. Otherwise, before I even get to eat, I’ll have to rush back after another call.”
Zhan Beijue is such a troublemaker!
Anyone who gets close to him becomes unhappy!
Jiang Nan Fang, for the sake of the “intelligence,” had to agree again.
“Where should I send the food to?”
“Send it to my apartment. It’s closer, and we’re working overtime here. I’ll drop the food off for him, and then we can go.”
After hanging up the phone, Zhou Jinbei asked Zhan Beijue.
“Why did you say to send it to my apartment? Why didn’t you ask her to come to the Zhan family’s place? Perhaps you could have found an excuse to keep her for another night.”
“Now is not the time for that. Since she has already noticed something unusual about Mrs. Gao’s identity, it’s unlikely that the matter of Mai Le Di will remain a secret for long.”
Zhan Beijue decided to take the initiative.
Instead of letting her find out from others, he would create a reversal.
The two arrived at Zhou Jinbei’s apartment, and Zhan Beijue asked Zhou Jinbei to cooperate with his plan.
Forty minutes later, Jiang Nan Fang rang the doorbell.
Zhou Jinbei opened the door with half her makeup done.
“I’m so sorry, I’m so sorry. I stayed up late at the hospital a few days ago, and my skin is in terrible condition. I wouldn’t dare to go out without makeup.”
“Please wait a moment. After I finish this touch-up, we’ll leave.”
“My second brother is in the study. Just take the soup to him, thank you, Sister Nan Fang.”
Jiang Nan Fang glared at her crossly and took the insulated container to the study door.
Just as she was about to knock, she discovered the door was not locked at all and was even slightly ajar.
Zhan Beijue’s features were directly facing the doorway, speaking on the phone with a serious expression.