Chapter 497 - 141 Trick out secrets Tit for tat_3
"I’m sorry, Lady Yun, there has been some unexpected change of events, the goods... they’ve been lost."
Yun Shu’s cold eyes slightly narrowed, "What did you say?"
"We’re returning the items in their original state; we’re not doing this deal." With that, the call was ended.
"What’s going on?" Yun Shu couldn’t help but curse.
What does it mean that the goods are lost? What exactly is Pei Qinghan up to?
Suddenly, she remembered the night of the Lin Family banquet when Pei Qinghan had rushed out, seemingly desperate to save Ji Yunya. Could it be that her guess was right, that he and Ji Yunya had a deep connection? Later, upon discovering that the man in the photo was Ji Yunya’s brother, Pei Qinghan possibly addressed the matter with her perfunctorily, all for Ji Yunya’s sake.
She had miscalculated.
Yun Shu was annoyed deep down. How could things line up so perfectly?
Just as Yun Shu returned home, Uncle Feng delivered a package to her. Opening it, she found the land title deed that she had given to Pei Qinghan.
It was sent back to her intact.
Yun Shu was so angry she ground her teeth and couldn’t help but tear the thing into shreds.
Suddenly feeling a bit dizzy, Yun Shu took a deep breath. She felt slightly better after and said to Aunt Li, "Make me a cup of tea."
Aunt Li hurried over with the prepared Chrysanthemum Tea and mentioned on the side, "Madam usually drinks it once a day, but recently it’s been twice a day. We can hardly keep up. Looks like we’ll need to make another purchase at Ming Xiang Pavilion."
The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was intentional. Yun Shu’s hand holding the teacup paused for a moment, and the tea spilled out, scalding hot water splashing onto her hand. Aunt Li quickly reached for a tissue to dab Yun Shu’s hand, "Madam, does it burn?"
The tea was scalding, yet Yun Shu didn’t feel any pain. Staring at the thick green fragrance of the tea in the celadon-glazed cup, her eyes gradually darkened. Suddenly, she threw the teacup away as if it were something filthy.
There was a "smash" as it hit the floor, deafening, startling Aunt Li.
Madam, what’s wrong?" Aunt Li asked with caution.
"Call Cuicui for me," Yun Shu said through gritted teeth, her fingers trembling uncontrollably on her lap.
Aunt Li had no idea what had happened but having seen Madam in such a terrifying state for the first time, she quickly went to call Cuicui.
Cuicui walked over, head bowed and eyes downcast, "Madam."
Yun Shu’s gaze was icy as she stared at her, "How did it go with the matter I entrusted you with?"
The look in her eyes made Cuicui’s scalp tingle as she said softly, "Madam, rest assured, I handled everything as you instructed."
"You saw her drink it with your own eyes?"
Cuicui’s heart skipped, "Yes, I personally witnessed Miss Yun Ya drink before I left."
Yun Shu let out a breath of relief; she had been too nervous, hence jumping at shadows. It was also because Ji Yunya was not someone to be underestimated. Who knew when she would be caught off guard? She needed to be careful.
Just then, Ji Yunya burst in through the door, furious and fuming, with Uncle Feng jogging behind her.
"Yun Shu, where have you taken Miaomiao?" She blurted out as she entered, her hands clenched into fists, seeming on the verge of exploding.
Yun Shu was taken aback, then chuckled, "Ji Yunya, how would I know where he is? Are you sure you’ve got the right person?"
"It was you who had him taken away. Don’t pretend you don’t know. I warn you, if you don’t hand over Miaomiao, I’ll fight you with everything I’ve got." The normally graceful Ji Yunya was now like an enraged lion.
Yun Shu scrutinized her closely, suspecting she was putting on an act. Could it be that Pei Qinghan hadn’t handed the person to her after all?
Then what was all this about?
A trick?
If it was really Pei Qinghan who had handed over the person, of course, he would inform her of who was behind it. Why then would she go out of her way to do this? Remembering Fu Bai’s earlier message that the goods were lost, a possibility suddenly occurred to her.
Then she began to laugh, realizing this was indeed a stroke of luck. As long as she could control Ji Yunya, who cared where that deaf and mute idiot ended up?
Yun Shu leisurely leaned back into the sofa, her lips curling indifferently, "You’re right, I took the person."
With a wave of her hand, Aunt Li, accompanied by Cuicui and Uncle Feng, exited the room.
Before leaving, Cuicui stealthily glanced at Yun Ya, pursed her lips, sighed, and quickly retreated.
In the living room, only Yun Ya and Yun Shu remained.
"Hand over Miaomiao to me, or I swear I won’t let you off the hook," Yun Ya said with hatred in her voice.
Yun Shu, amused, curled her lips mockingly, gazing scornfully at her face, "Ji Yunya, on what grounds do you speak to me like this? If you have the nerve, kneel down and beg me. Maybe if I’m pleased, I’ll release your brother."
Yun Ya took a deep breath, her fingers curling tightly into her palm, veins standing out on her hand, yet she restrained herself with all her might, looking truly forbearing.