“Xiao Qing, are you free?” Zhao Qin asked tearfully.
“Yes, I just finished my busy period today,” He Qing replied with a smile.
“That’s great. The Master said we need to interact more to suppress that bitch Su Ding. Come over tomorrow and stay with me.”
Zhao Qin said eagerly, feeling that her intuition was becoming increasingly accurate.
She was incompatible with Su Ding, and now Su Ding had pushed her to the point of having no status in the Jin family. She had to have He Qing, someone destined to be compatible with her, to bring her added energy and overwhelm Su Ding.
“If I move in, won’t it be inconvenient for Brother Jin He?” He Qing asked cautiously.
“No, he doesn’t want to see me anyway, and he doesn’t care what I do. This house is so big, can’t I even host a friend? It’s outrageous!”
Zhao Qin’s anger grew as she spoke, as if her subconscious had already cast Jin He as an adversary.
He Qing was pleased with the effect her words had achieved and agreed, “Then I’ll come find you tomorrow, Sister Qin. You should go to sleep too, don’t think about it.”
“Okay, I’ll be waiting for you at home tomorrow. Goodnight.”
Zhao Qin hung up the phone and glanced at the closed bedroom door again. There wasn’t a single footstep outside.
Her resentment also grew.
Fine, Jin He, you’re separating from me, let’s see how stubborn you can be!
Zhao Qin isn’t going to die without you!
Zhao Qin huffed and grabbed the quilt, then fell into a deep sleep, looking forward to He Qing’s arrival tomorrow.
…
Meanwhile, at the old Shao family residence, the lights were bright.
Shao Zhengkang excitedly handed a brocade box to Old Madam Shao. “Mom, please open it and take a look.”
Old Madam Shao suppressed her joy and slowly placed her withered hand on the brocade box.
She gently opened it.
Inside the brocade box lay a lustrous jade bangle. However, there were some slight flaws and veins on the bangle. Although they had been minimized as much as possible, it was still a pity.
A flicker of disappointment flashed in Old Madam Shao’s eyes.
“Mom, people said this bangle was severely damaged. Being able to repair it like this is the limit.”
Shao Zhengkang explained, “Look, it’s actually very good like this. If you don’t look closely, you can’t see these flaws.”
Old Madam Shao nodded. “I know. Thank you for your trouble with this bangle, Third Son.”
Shao Zhengkang chuckled. “You ordered it, Mom, so I naturally have to do my best. Besides, Mom is doing this for the entire Shao family.”
Old Madam Shao looked at her third son and couldn’t help but quirk her lips.
She was a worldly, smooth, and insightful person and could see what her son was thinking. At this moment, he was the only one she could truly rely on.
“Third Son, your second brother is useless, so let’s not mention him. Your eldest brother missed the cooperation with the Eurasian Group again recently. Now, what Mom hopes to see most is your success.”
Old Madam Shao said with a smile, “Don’t worry, Mom knows you repaired the bangle. Tomorrow, Mom will wear this bangle to visit Madam Jin. If I can get any benefits, Mom will prioritize you.”
“Thank you, Mom!”
Shao Zhengkang said excitedly.
His plan was that if he could gain the Jin family’s support, he would no longer have to worry about his future business ventures.
“Mom, I believe with your skills, you’ll definitely make Madam Jin very happy tomorrow, and all sorts of capital cooperation will be within easy reach,” Shao Zhengkang said happily, holding Old Madam Shao’s arm.
Old Madam Shao was also quite proud. “Of course. That our Shao family can make a name for itself in Jiangzhou is heaven’s will.”
“Last time, when Qingqing and I attended a banquet, I happened to see Madam Jin wearing that same bangle. And you said you were present when Xiao Xu bought the bangle, and the shopkeeper said there were only two in Jiangzhou. You say, isn’t this perfect timing our Shao family’s great opportunity?”
“Hehe, yes Mom, I can’t wait for morning!” Shao Zhengkang said excitedly.
Old Madam Shao patted Shao Zhengkang’s hand. “Third Son, you can’t rush a good thing. Let’s take it slow.”
Despite saying this, she was also immensely looking forward to the next day.