"Qin-jie, it's me, He Qing."
A familiar voice came over. It was the red-clad woman who had rescued Zhao Qin from danger yesterday.
They had exchanged phone numbers when they parted ways yesterday.
Zhao Qin's originally angry expression softened slightly, and she lowered her voice, "Ah Qing, is something wrong?"
He Qing said softly, "I lost something important. Did you see it yesterday?"
"What is it?"
Zhao Qin asked doubtfully, she didn't recall anything.
He Qing said, "It's a piece of jade. Master Qingfeng from the temple gave it to me, saying it would allow me to meet someone destined for me."
"Jade?"
Zhao Qin looked at the stone on the coffee table in front of her and was stunned. "You have a piece of jade too? Master Qingfeng gave me one as well."
He Qing immediately exclaimed in surprise, "Could it be that you are the destined person the Master mentioned?"
Zhao Qin found it hard to believe, "Could it be that coincidental..."
Just then, the household servant walked up, intending to say something. Seeing Zhao Qin on the phone, she didn't interrupt and stood by respectfully.
Zhao Qin glanced at her. When her eyes fell on the item in the servant's hand, her eyes widened.
"Let me see that."
She took the jade from the servant and found that it was identical to hers.
Master Qingfeng's words also echoed in her mind again: a blood disaster, averting danger, suppression of magnetic energy...
Could He Qing be that person?
Zhao Qin's mind raced. She quickly said, "Ah Qing, I just discovered that your jade is indeed here with me. Master Qingfeng also told me that if I met someone with a similar jade, that person would be my destined one."
"Really? What a coincidence!"
He Qing asked in surprise, "Can I see it? Is it mine?"
Zhao Qin picked up her phone and took a photo of the two pieces of jade, sending it via WeChat. "Take a look."
"It really is! So, you're the one I was looking for."
He Qing's gentle voice was filled with joy. Zhao Qin also felt it was incredible and smiled, "Since we are so destined, Ah Qing, are you free to come over and play today?"
Now that she had met her destined person, she naturally wanted to cultivate their relationship quickly.
The Master had said that being with someone whose magnetic field aligned would make life smoother and smoother. Su Ding was a negative example!
As Zhao Qin expected, He Qing apologized regretfully, "Qin-jie, I'm truly sorry, but I have some matters to attend to today. I have to attend a banquet tonight and will be back very late. Can we arrange to meet another day? Please hold onto the jade for me for now."
"Ah, that's a shame, but it's okay, you can come another day."
Zhao Qin was a bit disappointed but didn't insist.
Then He Qing smiled and said, "If Qin-jie has nothing to do tonight, you can also come to the banquet. It's a Jiangcheng socialite exchange event. I was invited as I just returned to the country. If Qin-jie comes, you will definitely be the most radiant and stunning."
Zhao Qin felt a little pleased hearing this.
Her beauty was second to none among the ladies of high society. Her demeanor was elegant and noble, and she maintained her youthful appearance impeccably.
Coupled with her status as Mrs. Jin,
She was qualified to attend any socialite gathering in Jiangcheng.
Moreover, every time she attended, she was always the center of attention and adulation. After the unpleasant experience yesterday, coupled with her husband's unreasonable reprimand, she was in a very bad mood.
It would be good to go out and clear her head.
Zhao Qin immediately agreed, "Send me the address, and we'll go together tonight."
He Qing smiled and said, "Okay, Qin-jie, I'll send it to your phone."
After the address was sent to Zhao Qin's phone, Zhao Qin's gloomy mood immediately lifted, and she began to choose clothes, preparing for the evening banquet.
Meanwhile, on the other side, after He Qing hung up the phone, the radiant smile on her face instantly turned cold.
"Fool, living to such an old age and still so narcissistic."
"Heh, Jia Yi, it seems you can handle this kind of woman with ease."
The charming woman opposite her revealed a slight smile and picked up her glass of red wine. It was Wen Min.
Although Jiang Jia Yi had undergone plastic surgery and looked like a woman in her thirties,
Wen Min knew that Jiang Jia Yi was just a young woman. No matter how well she imitated, she would reveal her true age when faced with genuine emotions.
A hint of ferocity flashed in He Qing's eyes, and she said coldly, "She is not my main target at all, just a stepping stone..."
Wen Min nodded with satisfaction, "Just proceed as planned."
She intended to use Jiang Jia Yi's hatred for Jin Ye to destroy the Jin family's relationships, thereby dismantling everything related to the Jin family and Su Ding.
This was just the beginning of the plan, but she was not in a hurry.
...
In the afternoon, as Su Ding was about to leave to check on her shop, she saw a familiar figure lingering at the entrance.
Why is he here?
Su Ding frowned and walked towards the man in the wheelchair at the entrance.
This person was Shao Zheng Gang.
Shao Zheng Gang pushed his wheelchair forward, a hint of joy on his weathered face, "Xiao Xu, you really live here."
Su Ding asked calmly, "What are you doing here?"
Shao Zheng Gang's smile froze upon hearing her cold and distant tone.
But he forced a smile, "I came to see you. Is it convenient for me to come in?"
Su Ding was still bothered by the previous incident. She shook the car keys in her hand and said, "Get in the car, I'll drive you back. We can talk on the way."
Shao Zheng Gang's face immediately turned ashen.
He looked up at the luxurious villa before him, suppressed the sadness in his heart, and nodded, "Alright."
Indeed, letting Xiao Xu dine with her mother last time had completely soured their relationship.
Finally, with the help of the servant, Su Ding helped Shao Zheng Gang into the car.
The car started.
"Who told you I live here?" Su Ding asked indifferently.
"This..." Shao Zheng Gang looked troubled and hesitated for a few seconds. Under Su Ding's indifferent expression, he still said, "Xiao Jun found out your address, so I wanted to come and see you personally, to see my granddaughter."
Su Ding's expression indeed turned cold. So they had investigated her in private.
Shao Zheng Gang was anxious and fumbled in his bag for something. Su Ding glanced over curiously.
She saw Shao Zheng Gang take out a file bag from his bag.
Upon opening it, Su Ding was stunned. Inside was a thick stack of cash...