"Indeed. I planned to go pick them up after things settled down here, but Xiao Bai refused to co back. The child used to be very quiet; he’s beco much better after being with Mianmian." Lin Wanyun looked past her, "Where’s Mianmian?"
Chi Yue: "We’re here on business and didn’t bring her along."
Lin Wanyun finally turned her attention to the token in her hands, "This belongs to my mother-in-law; the person you are looking for must be her. But she’s not at ho today. Could you co back tomorrow?"
Chi Yue was anxious, but rembering that she had already seen Fu Rongyin today, she asked, "Do you know about the recent affairs of the Qi family?"
"Hmm, I’ve heard a bit. What about it?"
"I must confess, there’s a rumor outside saying that the Heir of the Qi Family is Mianmian’s biological father, and he has run into so trouble and seems to have forgotten , so..."
Lin Wanyun was surprised, "Him? Don’t worry; tell what you want to know, and I’ll find out for you."
With Lin Wanyun’s words, Chi Yue felt much relieved.
She didn’t tell Lin Wanyun every single detail about her and Fu Rongyin’s situation.
After listening, Lin Wanyun was silent for a mont and then said, "I will need to discuss this with my mother-in-law when she returns. Leave your number, and I’ll call you back."
Chi Yue left her number.
Before leaving, Lin Wanyun said to Chi Yue, "The waters of the Qi family run deep. You’re strangers here; take good care of yourselves."
"Thank you. I will."
After leaving the Zhan Family, Fu Hanyan and Chi Yue lapsed back into silence.
Seeing that Chi Yue had barely eaten anything all day, Fu Hanyan left her even before reaching the hotel.
Chi Yue thought Fu Hanyan was just out for a stroll, but to her surprise, Fu Hanyan hadn’t returned even by late night. She called Fu Hanyan’s number, but the phone was switched off.
Chi Yue grabbed her bag and ran outside, intuition telling her that Fu Hanyan was in danger.
After notifying the reception and leaving a note for Fu Hanyan, Chi Yue rushed to the police station.
But the police told her that they couldn’t file a case since it hadn’t been twenty-four hours since the disappearance.
Chi Yue’s vision went dark as she nearly fainted.
The police supported her to one side, telling her to rest before leaving.
Chi Yue sat there, flipping through her phone without finding anyone who could help. Just when she felt helpless, an incoming call beeped on her phone—it was from an unfamiliar number.
Chi Yue answered; the voice on the other end was Lin Wanyun’s.
"Miss Chi, are you available right now? My mother-in-law would like to et you," Lin Wanyun said.
"Yes!" Chi Yue gritted her teeth, "but I’m currently in a bit of trouble..."
Half an hour later, outside the police station.
Chi Yue t Mrs. Zhan, a majestic and graceful lady, who made her feel sowhat restrained when she sized her up.
"Don’t be nervous," Jiang Ruan comforted her softly, "Yunyun will handle everything well."
Chi Yue: "Thank you, and sorry for troubling you upon our first eting."
"No trouble at all; just a matter of a few words. Right, Yunyun ntioned you brought a token. Let see, what kind of token is it?"
Chi Yue took out the item, a piece of fine Nephrite Jade with two characters carved in a style of vigorous and bold strokes, which she couldn’t recognize.
Jiang Ruan held the Nephrite Jade closely, as if she could see sothing beyond it, her eyes brimming with tears.
After a long ti, she finally asked, "This Jade Pendant, was it the one I gave your mother when we beca sworn sisters? I thought I’d never see it again in my life..."
Chi Yue explained, "You’re mistaken; this Jade Pendant was given to by Lady Fan, not my mother."
Jiang Ruan looked up sharply, "Lady Fan? Fan Xuesong?"
Chi Yue nodded.
Jiang Ruan’s expression changed dramatically, "How did my Jade Pendant end up with her! I clearly gave that pendant to..."
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