"Young master, this is where Miss Xiao stays!" Secretary Wang gave the address to Yan Siming. It was not that hard to find someone's address.
Yan Siming accepted the note. His lips curled into a devilish smile, and he ordered, "Go and order 99 roses. Send them over tomorrow!"
Secretary Wang replied respectfully, "Yes, Young Master!"
After Secretary Wang Left, Yan Siming toyed with the note and smiled playfully, "Xiao Lingyu, let's see how long you can hold out."
Yan Siming had confidence in his charm. Putting aside his background, he was good-looking and muscular. He was a walking Adonis.
...
Xiao Lingyu sat dazed on the sofa. She kept muttering, "What's going on? Did I imagine everything? If I didn't, how do I get back there? How do I enter the place?"
As Xiao Lingyu muttered to herself, she turned the jade pendant around her neck. As she said the word, 'enter', the world around her shifted.
The spring pond and the farming land reappeared. Xiao Lingyu was stunned. She held the jade pendant and didn't let go.
Xiao Lingyu gasped, "I've returned. So it was not a dream! But what is really going on?" Xiao Lingyu was no closer to an answer.
She looked around before her eyes slowly returned to her hand, which was still holding the jade pendant. She noticed the color of the pendant had changed.
Previously, the jade pendant was dull green in color, but now it was shiny like a crystal. However, what surprised her the most was the thing that was not there. Xiao Lingyu remembered her blood had stuck onto the pendant when she was injured. She had not cleaned the pendant, but the bloodstain on the pendant had miraculously disappeared.
Xiao Lingyu had a flash of inspiration. "Is it all because of this jade pendant?" Then she remembered that she was always holding this pendant in her hand whenever she got transported in and out of this mysterious space.
Xiao Lingyu had a hypothesis, and she wanted to confirm it. She held the pendant in her hand, and she said, "Exit!"
She returned to her room. Xiao Lingyu's eyes lit up, and her face filled with excitement. "My hypothesis is correct!" But she still tried it a few more times.
Xiao Lingyu held onto the jade pendant and chanted, "Enter!"
She teleported away.
"Exit!"
"Enter!"
"Exit!"
"Enter!"
The multiple tests confirmed her hypothesis.
Xiao Lingyu then sat down to study the jade pendant carefully. The jade pendant had a phoenix shape. She picked it up in a small river near the village when she was young.
She came from a poor village. Her parents couldn't afford to buy her any jewelry. All they could afford was a cheap headband. Xiao Lingyu's parents were very kind to her and pampered her a lot. However, that only meant Xiao Lingyu had a few more headbands than the other girls. She soon got bored.
When Xiao Lingyu found the jade pendant in the river, she was captivated by its beauty. She brought it home and had her mother tie it around her neck with a red rope.
That was twenty years ago.
Xiao Lingyu never imagined that the accidental find would bring her such a big surprise.
Then Xiao Lingyu was consumed by fear. If people found out she had such a treasure, they would do anything to steal it from her. She had seen enough wuxia movies to know the plot. She took a sip of the spring water to calm herself down.
'But wait... There is nothing here except this spring and undeveloped farming land. What use is this place other than to farm it?
'Then again, what will really happen if farming is conducted here? Since the space is magical, will the product be magical too?'
Xiao Lingyu scratched her nose, and then she was assaulted by a horrible stench. She wrinkled her nose and looked down. "What's going on? Why do I have so much mud on me? I..." Then something hit Xiao Lingyu. She said in doubt. "Is it because I've drunk from the spring?"
Other than that, she couldn't think of anything else.
"The spring has some kind of rejuvenation and cleansing effect?" Xiao Lingyu remembered such miracles from fantasy dramas. "So drinking or bathing in the spring will help improve one's physique?" Xiao Lingyu wanted to give it another test.
Xiao Lingyu walked to the edge of the spring and took a few careful sips. Then she removed her clothes and jumped into the spring. The temperature was perfect.
After Xiao Lingyu was done washing her body, she realized her skin had become fairer. It was even shining with luster. It was like her skin had been given the Photoshop effect.
Xiao Lingyu was certain that the spring had some kind of beautify and cleansing effect. But she had no clue if that was because she had drunk or bathed in the spring. She had done both, so she might have to do another test... with perhaps another test subject.
With that in mind, Xiao Lingyu had to wonder if she could bring the spring water out of the space with her.
Xiao Lingyu exited the space and put on her pajama in her bedroom. She grabbed an empty bottle in the kitchen. She held the bottle in one hand and the pendant in another. She chanted, "Enter!"
The bottle was still in her hand, so that proved that at least she could bring stuff into the magical space with her. Now the question was, could she bring the stuff from the space out.
After Xiao Lingyu filled the bottle with the spring water, she chanted, "Exit!"
The filled water bottle was still in her hand. The test was positive. Now, the next step was to verify if the water was still magical in the real world. But Xiao Lingyu knew she had to conduct that part of her test in private.
In any case, Xiao Lingyu had another question. Since the spring in the magical space had some magical uses, what about the farming plots? Then again, what could she do with the land? Farm?
Xiao Lingyu's eyes glowed. 'Actually, why not? I should try farming in there and see what will happen!'
But people would question if she suddenly appeared with farming produce in the city. The better idea was for her to return to her hometown before she tried any farming.
At that moment, Xiao Lingyu suddenly felt a strong enthusiasm and anticipation of returning home and starting a farm.
The sudden appearance of this magical space frightened and surprised Xiao Lingyu. But after these initial emotions passed, Xiao Lingyu was itching with eagerness.
Before this, Xiao Lingyu's only reason to stay in City Z was Chen Ran. Since there was no more reason for her to stay, she might as well go home and farm.
And the farming begins
Xiao Lingyu accidentally acquired a magical space, even though so far, the only purpose of the space was farming.
Incidentally, Xiao Lingyu already planned to return to her hometown to rest. She knew she was pregnant, so she wanted to leave the city and prepare herself for Xiao Tong's arrival.
The appearance of the magical space meant that she would return earlier than planned.
Xiao Lingyu picked up a few clean clothes and contacted the landlord. She returned the rental. She left Chen Ran's stuff in the room. She couldn't care less about him.
The man was stabbed by Zhao Wenman, so he would have to stay in the hospital for some time. But who cares?
Xiao Lingyu carried her luggage and departed for the train station. She bought a train ticket for that afternoon.
...
Secretary Wang stood in front of Yan Siming with trepidation and said, "Young master, the landlord said that Miss Xiao had moved out of her rental yesterday afternoon. The landlord doesn't know her latest whereabouts."
Secretary Wang really wanted to cry.
Yesterday, Young Master Yan ordered him to reserve 99 roses and send them to Xiao Lingyu's apartment in the Old City District.
But the flower shop's manager just called and said he couldn't reach the recipient. Based on the statement from the landlord, the recipient had already moved out.
Secretary Wang's first reaction was, 'How is this possible? No woman in City Z can reject Young Master Yan's charm.
'Yesterday, Young Master Yan personally sent the woman to Saint Hospital. But moments later, the hospital called to say that the woman had escaped in secret and left behind some cash as medical fees. Medical fees! Does she think Young Master couldn't afford her medical fees? This is a blatant rejection of Young Master!
'And now, Young Master Yan ordered flowers for her. But the woman couldn't be found and had disappeared without a trace.
'I refuse to believe that the woman is not doing this on purpose. This is another plot of hers to play hard to get to hook Young Master in!'
If Xiao Lingyu knew Secretary Wang's thoughts, she would probably roll her eyes.
She really didn't mean to reject Young Master Yan. This was a complete coincidence. Xiao Lingyu had no idea Young Master Yan would send her roses, or else she would have stayed. After all, 99 roses could be sold for quite a sum of money.
Regardless, neither of the men cared about what Xiao Lingyu thought because even Yan Siming thought this was another one of Xiao LIngyu's tactics. So when he heard Secretary Wang's report, he was not angry. He laughed. "My little firecracker is amusing. Does she want to play hide-and-seek with me? Fine, I'll play!"
Young Master Yan still couldn't admit that his charm had failed for the first time in his life.
He ordered, "Secretary Wang, go and find out where Xiao Lingyu is now. Once you find her, report back immediately!"
"Yes!" Secretary Wang replied respectfully.
After walking out of the Chairman's office, Secretary Wang muttered in confusion, "Is it possible that Young Master Yan has really fallen for Xiao Lingyu? Normally, he would have given up by now!"
Young Master Yan was very principled when it came to his relationships. He would never force anyone to be his companion. This was his first time chasing after a woman. This was also the first time a woman had rejected Young Master Yan.
Secretary Wang was curious to meet Miss Xiao in person.
Young Master Yan naturally couldn't tell his subordinate's thoughts. He also didn't notice he seemed to care deeply about Xiao Lingyu.
...
Xiao Lingyu calmed down after she boarded the train back to her hometown.
It had been a long time since she had returned to her hometown.
In her past life, Xiao Lingyu had a mental breakdown after she gave birth to Xiao Tong. Whenever she saw the boy, she would be reminded of the man who took advantage of her. So she couldn't face Xiao Tong. It was why she escaped after Xiao Tong was born. She disappeared for five years.
The next time she returned to her hometown was because she received the news of Xiao Tong's death. When she saw the lifeless bundle, her mother's instinct was finally awakened. Xiao Tong was a part of her, so it was like a part of her had died.
At Xiao Tong's burial, Xiao Lingyu cried until she fainted. However, when she woke up, she had been transported to the beginning.
Xiao Lingyu had taken revenge on the adulterous couple. She didn't have any friends or family in City Z, so she could uproot easily.
"Girl, where are you going?" A friendly middle-aged woman asked, breaking Xiao Lingyu out of her reverie.
Xiao Lingyu turned her eyes behind her glasses to the woman.
The middle-aged woman was of average height. She was neither fat nor thin. Her clothes were simple, and she had a smile on her face. She looked very amiable, making people feel good about her.
However, something was not right.
From the corner of her eyes, Xiao Lingyu noticed the man sitting opposite them firing signals at the middle-aged woman. Other than that, there was a sleeping boy about three in the woman's arms.
It had been two hours since they got on the train. The boy was fair and chubby. He looked very cute, but strangely enough, he hadn't even once stirred.
This was a noisy train, and people milled about. No matter how sleepy the boy was, he should wake up once or twice. Children of his age were the liveliest.
Xiao Lingyu pieced the clues together and came to the conclusion that perhaps she was dealing with human traffickers.
They had stolen the child, and now they were targeting her.
Xiao Lingyu said without batting an eyelid, "I'm going home!"
The middle-aged woman continued to ask with a smile, "Are you going home alone? Tell Auntie where you're going. Maybe we're going the same way!" Her tone was friendly.
Xiao Lingyu shook her head and said, "No. I'm on the train with my family."
The woman's pupils darted about, but then she asked casually, "Then why aren't you in the same train carriage as your family?"
Xiao Lingyu said, "We couldn't get the seats." With that, Xiao Lingyu stood up and said, "Sorry, I have to go find my family." She stood up and left.
The woman believed Xiao Lingyu wasn't lying to her, so she immediately lost interest. The woman looked at the sleeping child in her arms and did not say anything else.
After some time, Xiao Lingyu returned.
As she sat down, Xiao Lingyu sighed, "Sigh, that clumsy father of mine actually got off the train one stop ahead of time. He must have mistaken Xinglin Station as Xingyin Station. I can't believe he even forgot about his daughter!"
The woman's eyes lit up when she heard that, and she immediately said, "Miss, so you're returning to Xingyin. What a coincidence! I'm also stopping at Xingyin too. It's the next stop. We should travel together so we can look after each other!"
Xiao Lingyu's eyes flashed, and she nodded in response, "Okay!"
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