"What are you two doing here?"
Wenqian pretended that she didn't know about their trip going to the construction site. She purposefully goes there 2 hours after the said time.
Mingxia and Qiang were delighted when they saw Wenqian. Qiang hurriedly bought the flowers to Wenqian's face.
"Ms. Zhong! This is for you!"
He excitedly said and extended his hands to show Wenqian the flowers. The girl was disgusted but she never let him know it.
She grab it from him and called her driver.
"You know what to do already."
"Yes, Ma'am, you can rest assured."
Qiang thought that the driver will put it in the vase and display it in Wenqian's house for decoration.
But Wenqian meant to throw it away, as she never really accepts anyone's gift. She either throws it or gives it away.
"We're here to check the equipment and how the workers are doing, do you have the list of equipment?"
Qiang and Mingxia both look at each other.
"I'm sorry but Xiaohui never told us or give something to us."
Wenqian looks at her driver before he nodded and left to get something from the car. As soon as he walks back, he gives the envelope to Wenqian which has the list.
"You should have known everything about the contract. It will be a problem if you didn't read it properly."
Wenqian walks ahead as Qiang and Mingxia both scoff.
"Xiaohui sets us up again! Look, we embarrassed ourselves!"
Mingxia curses.
"Let's go and follow Ms. Zhong quickly."
Wenqian toured the two around the construction site. She told them the things they needed to buy for the equipment.
"Tell Ms. Zheng that she needed to find another bunch of construction workers to fasten the corporation."
But, as Wenqian tells them the things, she would intentionally says Xiaohui's name. It was as if she was indirectly telling them that she'll only partner up with Xiaohui.
Qiang and Mingxia weren't oblivious enough not to notice it. They were both upset as Wenqian just ignores them.
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"Xiaohui, I'm going out later."
Xiaohui looks up from the documents she reads to Meixiu, who is standing in front of her.
Xiaohui was confused but nodded her head anyway. She wanted to ask where Meixiu is going but she felt like she will invade her privacy.
"I'm going with a friend, he's going to fetch me here."
Meixiu answered the unspoken question from Xiaohui's head.
"Am I asking about it?"
"Seems like you wanted to ask so I told you."
"Where are you going then?"
"He said some convention center."
Xiaohui hums.
"Just be careful, there will be a lot of expensive stuff there."
Meixiu nodded and walk inside their bedroom. She readied herself and receive a text from Renshu that he finally arrived outside.
She walks out and saw Renshu standing on the side of his car.
"Ms. Song!"
After learning more about Meixiu from Zixin, he decided to change how he calls her.
As Zixin told him, Meixiu is a very secretive person. She doesn't want anyone to know her real identity as her father and mother's family is in a higher class.
"How long are we going to stay there?"
Meixiu stops in front of Renshu as the man opens the passenger door.
"As long as you wanted."
"Ok."
After going inside, Renshu quickly shuts the door and walks to the driver's seat. He started the car and drove off.
"Kang Renshu is with Meixiu? Is it because of the money?"
Xiaowen heard Meixiu and Xiaohui's conversation earlier so she decided to check who was going to fetch Meixiu.
She was shocked upon learning that it is Kang Renshu. She suddenly thought about the money.
Maybe, Meixiu scams him!? And she's going to pay for it!
"That's right, she deserves it!"
Renshu and Meixiu finally reach their destination. It was 30 minutes away from Meixiu's house.
Meixiu walks out first before Renshu can even open the door for her. She looks around the traditional Chinese house in amazement.
"Ms. Song, this showcase is owned by the Jia family. The Master is known to have like antiques that much."
Renshu told her.
Meixiu nodded her head as they both make their way inside the showcase event. Inside, they were surrounded by a lot of people wearing business suits.
Renshu looks at Meixiu as he thought she might be uncomfortable. But Meixiu seems to not care whether they are wearing something or not.
They both saw antique jars, plates, mugs, and many more. They were all inside a glass cage but the one in the middle is freely opened.
It is the Snake Dragon Jar. It's been in the hands of the Jia family ever since they broke out of Monarchy.
Jia family is well-known ever since. They may not be the original members of the Monarchy but they are related to them.
Jia family is ranked 5th in the overall ranking in the whole country. Jia family is a resident in Jiangqiao, taking 1st place in being the wealthy family.
"Ms. Song, do you want to see the Snake Dragon Jar close up?"
Meixiu approaches the said jar. Standing beside a woman that is 3 inches smaller than her.
"Snake Dragon Jar..."
The woman looks at her.
"Did you know that the Jia Imperial steals the Snake Dragon Jar from the Shin Imperial?"
The woman glares at her before crossing her arms.
"Excuse me? Are you making false rumors?"
Meixiu finally looks at her and smiles. She quickly shakes her head and crosses her arms.
"I studied antiques and history because my father want me to. And I learned that it's hidden from everyone."
The woman furrowed her eyebrows.
"I never learned about it."
"As I said, it's hidden from everyone."
"I'm from the Jia family, my name's Jia Suyin."
Jia Suyin held out her hand for Meixiu. The taller girl nodded and accepted her hand.
"Ms. Song - Oh, Ms. Jia."
Renshu approaches Meixiu as soon as he finished talking to someone. He was pulled even before he follows Meixiu.
Meixiu looks at Renshu.
"Do you know her? Renshu?"
Renshu nodded his head, keeping his head down for the two wealthy ladies.
"I guess, Renshu knew about you."
Suyin looks confused.
"How did you meet her? Renshu?"
"Ah, Ms. Jia, about that-"
"Private? Ok!"
Suyin seems to be fine with Renshu hiding Meixiu. The tall girl was amazed and was quickly captivated by her.
Jia Suyin is the youngest lady in the Jia family. She handles the business for antiques this time as her uncle fell sick.
Jia Suyin became an orphan as soon as she hit 5 years old. Her father got into an accident before he even get home.
Her mother died giving birth to her. Suyin grew up in her grandmother's arms, the main head of the Jia family.
"What are you doing here? Are you going to buy antiques?"
"Renshu just invites me. Since I don't have anything to do and my wife is at home, I decided to come with him."
Wife? She's married?
Suyin nodded her head and look at the Snake Dragon Jar.
"Where did you learn the history?"
"I learn from the best."
Changpu wants the best for his daughter so he decided to get the best teacher for her.
It was also the time when Meixiu has other friends besides Weimin and Mingzhu.
But they never meet again after the contract and Meixiu is sent to the orphanage.
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"That Xiaohui! She let us be embarrassed by not having the list!"
Qiang exploded as soon as they both reach his car. Mingxia is passed out on the passenger side with hurting feet.
I should have worn sneakers instead.
"Did you see how Ms. Zhong completely ignore us? Xiaohui is always on her mouth!"
Qiang said again.
"Keep quiet for now! I want to rest."
Mingxia said as she lean her back on the seat. Qiang scoffs.
"It's your fault for wearing that heels, you did know we are going to a construction site."
Mingxia scoffs.
"I know that! She might come with someone you know? Why not impress him?"
"I heard she's not that friendly."
Mingxia nodded.
"You should tell this to Grandpa, he might change the director and give ut to you."
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"Grandma, this is Meixiu! I met her today, at the event."
Suyin happily introduced Meixiu to her grandmother. The old woman squinted her eyes before putting her hands out for a handshake.
"It's nice to meet you, Mrs. Jia."
"Likewise."
The old woman looked at Suyin before signaling to her that they need to talk.
"Meixiu, wait here with Renshu, I need to talk to Grandma."
Sorry, I might update one chapter for now. Anyway, vote if you like it!
"Let me guess, she didn't like me."
The first thing Meixiu said as soon as Suyin approaches their direction. The smaller girl was embarrassed as she look down and fidget with her fingers.
Meixiu just smiles and shakes her head.
"I'm immune already, it's fine."
Grandma Jia told Suyin that she didn't like Meixiu. She's a very straightforward person. Her actions are louder than her words.
If she did say she didn't like someone, she'll only tell to her family members.
Suyin understands what her grandmother is telling her. She just didn't want her to get mistreated as she knew what kind of society there is.
Suyin just looks at Meixiu.
Renshu knew what Meixiu is talking about. Upon hearing how she was treated by her mother-in-law.
"Ms. Jia, I know why Ms. Song is like that. Her mother-in-law doesn't treat her well, I think her wife also."
Renshu whispered to Jia.
"Really? Is it that bad?"
"She curses Ms. Song, and even belittles h-"
Renshu cut himself when a breaking sound interrupted the room.
Everyone turns their heads to the sound and found an employee with a distressed look as she was looking down.
On the floor is the broken Snake Dragon jar!
What did the employee do!?
Grandma Jia was shocked and furious. This is their family treasure and this employee just broke it!?
"What did you do!?"
Grandma Jia approaches the employee which Suyin did as well. Suyin observes the jar.
"I'm sorry! I didn't balance myself well!"
Meixiu furrowed her eyebrows before looking at the jar. She approaches and squats beside Suyin.
"This is not the real one."
Grandma Jia and Suyin both look at Meixiu.
"What are you saying? Do you have any knowledge about our treasure!?"
"It has fine powder when it broke out. The Snake Dragon jar is made of mortar, they are built thick."
Meixiu stands up before looking at the employee who's backing out. In doing so, she accidentally hit a plate that is worth hundreds of thousands of yuan.
Grandma Jia was frantic and she quickly approaches the employee, slapping her in the process.
"Where's the real jar!? I wanted to see the treasure!"
"I don't have any idea, Mistress. Forgive me!"
The employee held her check as it burns like hell. Even if Grandma Jia is old, she can still slap harshly.
Meixiu approaches the plate before signaling Renshu to come over.
"Give me some eggs, water, and flour."
Grandma Jia heard what Meixiu just said and her face became ugly.
"What are you saying!? Are you going to make bread!? How does it help the plate!?"
"Grandma, call down."
"I can't this new friend of yours is stupid!"
Grandma Jia breathed a sigh. Meixiu just ignores her and grabs the things that she told Renshu.
She quickly sits and puts the pieces together. She cracks an egg on top of the plate and puts a little bit of water with a pinch of flour.
She mixes it before closing her eyes and chanting something inside her head. After doing so, she stands up and presents the plate in front of Grandma Jia and Suyin.
The two seem shocked while Renshu is confused. The employee flees away from the scene as the manager seems angry.
"What did you do? You put an egg into hundreds of thousands of yuan!? Are you insane!?"
Grandma Jia quickly slaps the manager. Suyin was shocked at what Grandma Jia did.
"Are you dumb!? That's the Chuàngjiàn ritual! It's the hidden creation of ancient times!"
"It's been dead for a thousand years. How did you know it?"
Suyin looks at Meixiu in amazement. She never met someone with this much knowledge about antiques.
Even the rituals that have been dead for thousands of years even before the Jia family was born, she knew it.
Meixiu just smiles at them.
She knew it all, she accidentally hit an antique inside her teacher's house. She found a small book that contains everything about Chinese culture and tradition.
Suyin smiles widely.
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"I disturb you. You should just go home with your Grandma."
Meixiu scratches her nape as she smiles awkwardly with Suyin. The smaller girl just smiles and shakes her head.
"It's fine, Grandma told me to do it as well."
When Grandma Jia saw that Meixiu is a hidden treasure to her family, she quickly let Suyin get close to her.
Suyin never disagrees. She wanted to get to know more about Meixiu's skills.
"Ah, this is my stop then, nice meeting you."
Meixiu bow down to show the respect that Suyin reciprocated.
Meixiu quickly walks inside their house as Suyin walks back to her car and drove off.
"Who's that?"
Meixiu jumps a little and looks at her back to see Xiaohui with a frown.
"Ah, a new friend from the event that I attended."
Xiaowen scoffs at what Meixiu just said.
"When did you become friends with Kang Renshu?"
She's listening to their conversation and was shocked when she heard Meixiu say that.
But as she thinks, Meixiu said a new friend from the event. Does that mean Meixiu met Renshu at the event?
Then, why did she see him fetching Meixiu earlier?
"What are you saying, Mom? I saw Meixiu with a girl earlier, not with Kang Renshu."
Xiaowen was delighted when she heard this news.
"Then it's fine! She should cheat on you and you can divorce her! We can find a better son-in-law in the process!"
Xiaowen claps her hands. Xiaohui just shakes her head before looking back at Meixiu, whose face is blank.
Meixiu saw Xiaohui looking at her and she furrow her eyebrows.
"Do you think I will cheat on you?"
"No, I just wanted to know who that girl is."
Meixiu just sighs and nodded her head.
"That's Jia Suyin, a young lady from Jia family."
Xiaowen stops and looks at Meixiu.
Did I hear it right? Jia Suyin? From the Jia family!?
Xiaowen quickly approaches Meixiu and held her arms.
"You are cheating with someone rich!? Are you that desperate to be wealthy!?"
Meixiu just frown.
I'm already a multibillionaire, I don't need another 100 billion in my account.
Jia family is worth 100 billion. With Ren family is the richest, earning almost a trillion as time progresses.
"Jia family? I've never heard them."
Xiaowen held Xiaohui's shoulder before she talk about the Jia family.
"Jia family is the richest family in Jiangqiao. Their net worth is 100 billion! They were the last monarchy family that is still alive today!"
"But it will change since there might be a few real royal types of blood from them."
"Just take Jia Suyin, her father is a whole royal blood, with her mother being half only."
"She can be called the Princess but we are democracy country already."
Xiaohui nodded her head.
"So, what's the matter?"
"Don't you get it!? If Meixiu can have an affair with Jia Suyin, she can divorce you and be with Jia Suyin! She has more money than us! And we can't let her have an affair with someone richer than Tingfeng!"
"We should find another man! Someone richer than Jia Suyin!"
Xiaohui pushes her mother gently. Meixiu frowns before walking towards their bedroom to change.
"Mom, stop it already. I'm fine with this one and I don't want anything in my life. Just simplicity and silence."
After saying that, she went inside the room to talk to Meixiu. As she went inside, Meixiu just went out of the bathroom with her comfortable clothing.
"Xiaohui."
"Don't mind what my mother said, you know her."
Meixiu nodded and sat down on the bed.
"What do you want for our anniversary?"
Xiaohui stops in her tracks before she sat down beside Meixiu, a person away from her.
"Our 5th one?"
Meixiu smiles and nodded. Xiaohui looks through the mirror to think. All she wants is just a simple celebration, just them two.
"Do you want it to be celebrated or not? It's fine if you don't want to."
"I want to celebrate, but just the two of us."
Meixiu looks at her for a moment, she smiles and nodded her head again, standing from the bed.
"Ok, I can find a restaurant for us! I'll make it the most memorable one for you!"
After saying that, Meixiu walks out of the bedroom as Xiaohui just shakes her head.
"The wedding anniversary is still 2 weeks from now, why is she so excited?"
Meixiu walks out of the house and picks out her phone to dial Yanlin.
"Young Master? Is there anything you need?"
"I just wanted to ask if you know a restaurant? I want to celebrate our anniversary together, just us."
I was so busy this week so I apologize for one chapter update. Vote if you like it!
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