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nChapter 120: A Set of Jewelry

nTranslator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

nTan mansion.

nAfter Tan Xueqing entered the room, she stopped letting the servant girl serve her.

nWithout lighting the lamp, she sat by the window with a complicated expression. There was a vase there with a begonia in it.

nAfter Tan Xueqing calmed down her breathing, the room was dead quiet.

nSuddenly, hurried footsteps sounded. Then, the door was pushed open and a gorgeously dressed woman walked in. Similarly, she did not ask the servant girl to enter the room.

nShe lit the candle and sat down opposite Tan Xueqing. She looked worried. “Xueqing, did you almost fall into the river today?”

nTan Xueqing nodded slowly, her handsome brows furrowed tightly. “There were many people at that time. 1 felt someone push me.”

nThe woman was angry and anxious. “It must be them. It must be them!”

nTan Xueqing recalled the scene at that time and couldn’t help but feel a chill run down her spine. “Mother, I’m already like this. Why aren’t they letting me off?”

nThe woman felt very sorry for her son. “Xueqing, you’ve suffered. I’m useless and can’t protect you…”

nTan Xueqing listened to the woman silently. When she was done, he said, “Mother, 1 want to discuss something with you.”

nThe woman quickly asked, “What is it?”

nA pair of clear eyes appeared in Tan Xueqing’s mind. These eyes seemed to be able to see through everything. “The person who saved me today is very skilled in martial arts. I want her to come to our mansion to protect me.”

nThe woman was worried and said warily, “How do you know that she’s skilled in martial arts?”

nTan Xueqing recalled the scene and his eyes revealed admiration. “She grabbed my shoulder with one hand and pulled me back to the shore. It looked like it was done effortlessly.”

nThe woman did not believe it. “Is she really that powerful?”

nTan Xueqing had already made up his mind. “Mother, I’m not lying to you. She lives in the Chu Village. I’ll go to see her tomorrow. Mother, prepare some gifts for me.”

nSeeing that her son was so determined, the woman did not say anything else. “Alright, I’ll prepare it for you.”

nTan Xueqing pursed his lips, hoping that Miss Chu would agree to help him.

nIn the Chu Village.

nIn the room, Chu Xuhua was lying on the bed. His back hurt so much that he did not dare to move.

nShen Ruyue sat by the bed and took care of him, her heart aching.

nChu Xuhua was injured because he wanted to protect her. Otherwise, she would be the one suffering the pain now.

nHowever, it was Fan Jiayao’s fault. She didn’t cherish Chu Xuhua when she had him. Now that she had lost him, she regretted it and even took her anger out on Shen Ruyue.

nChu Qingzhi walked in. “Ruyue, Brother.”

nShen Ruyue immediately turned around, her eyes filled with surprise. “Qingzhi, you’re back?”

nChu Qingzhi nodded. “1 heard from Mother that Eldest Brother is injured, so 1 came to take a look.”

nShen Ruyue quickly stood up. “Qingzhi, Xuhua’s bones seem to be broken…” Then, she told her the whole story.

nChu Qingzhi glanced at Chu Xuhua. It seemed that he had suffered an undeserved calamity. Women were really trouble makers sometimes.

nShe checked Chu Xuhua’s back. It was not serious. “Brother, a bone in your back is a little off. I’ll fix it for you immediately. It will hurt a little. Bear with it.”

nA drop of cold sweat rolled down Chu Xuhua’s forehead. “It’s okay. 1 can take it.”

nThe injury was at the back of his waist. Chu Qingzhi pressed her fingers on two special acupuncture points. Then, she exerted strength and then there was a cracking sound.

n“Done.” Chu Qingzhi retracted her fingers. “Brother, don’t do too much heavy work for the next half a month.”

nChu Xuhua’s breathing quickened. He endured the pain and replied, “I understand.”

nIn the future, whenever he saw Fan Jiayao, he would take a detour. This woman had already gone crazy. Every time he saw her, he would have bad luck. It hurt.

nChu Qingzhi looked at the worried Shen Ruyue. “Ruyue, take care of Eldest Brother for this period of time.”

nShen Ruyue nodded shyly. “Got it.”

nNing Yuting watched this scene from the side and smiled, thinking to himself that this family was interesting.

nChu Qingzhi turned around and took Ning Yuting’s pulse. “You’re recovering very well. You’ll be able to get out of bed and walk in half a month.”

n“Miss Chu, thank you.” Ning Yuting was sincerely grateful to this girl in front of him. If not for her, he would have long entered the netherworld.

nChu Qingzhi smiled. “You’re welcome. Rest well.”

n“Ok.”

nChu Qingzhi left the room.

nAs soon as she walked out of the room, she was pulled into another room by Chu Qingshuang and Chu Eighth. Chu Qingyue and Chu Qingning followed behind, both of them looking at her with interest.

nChu Eighth made Chu Qingzhi sit down and said anxiously, “Fifth Sister, can you show us what gift Brother Jinghong gave you?”

nChu Qingzhi kept them in suspense and glanced at them one by one. “You all want to see it?”

nThe four girls nodded in unison. “Yes.”

nChu Qingzhi stood up and brought the flower basket over. “Qingshuang, bring four vases back tomorrow. I’ll put these flowers in the vases.”

nChu Qingshuang agreed without hesitation. “1 promise to bring it back tomorrow.”

nChu Qingzhi took the jewelry box and sat down. Actually, she was also very curious as to what was inside. She gently touched the box and slowly opened it…

n“Wow, it’s so beautiful!”

n“Is this a set?”

n“Fifth Sister, Brother Jinghong is too good to you. One look and I can tell it’s extremely expensive.”

nChu Qingzhi looked at the gift and felt like she had eaten honey. “It’s indeed beautiful and expensive.”

nThere was a golden jade hairpin in the gift box. The hairpin was made of gold and was inlaid with a white jade flower. It was extraordinarily beautiful.

nThere was also a pair of light green earrings with emeralds hanging down as well as a necklace with pearls and agates.

nJinghong must have spent a fortune on these.

nChu Qingyue’s face was filled with a gentle smile and she was sincerely happy for Chu Qingzhi. “Fifth Sister, from the gifts, 1 can tell how much Jinghong likes you. You have to cherish him.”

n“Second Sister, I know. As long as Jinghong doesn’t let me down, 1 won’t let him down.” Chu Qingzhi had never thought that she would be loved like this one day.

nChu Qingning looked gossipy. “But then again, Fifth Sister, when did you and Jinghong fall for each other?”

nChu Qingzhi thought for a moment. “I can’t tell when. Anyway, when I found out that I liked him, that feeling grew stronger and stronger.”

nChu Qingshuang said, “Fifth Sister, when we saw Brother Jinghong confessing his feelings to you in front of everyone, we all felt happy for you.”

nChu Qingzhi touched Chu Qingshuang’s head. “You’ll also meet a man who likes you in the future.”

nThe four sisters looked at each other and smiled, silently looking forward to meeting their other half..

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