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Chapter 258 [The Situation Reverses] (6300)

Chapter 252 [The Situation Reverses] (6300)

Chu Keqing released the information very skillfully.

Saying that I came to Hong Kong to visit friends at their invitation is a way of telling my colleagues in Hong Kong that I am not here to be stationed permanently or to establish an embassy.

I'm just here to have some fun, and I'll be leaving soon. Don't worry about me coming to take over my territory.

Speaking of forming a bond, I only form a bond with one family.

It means I won't make much money, just a small profit.

This will greatly reduce the hostility and exclusion of our fellow citizens in the port city.

After all, who hasn't done something like this occasionally, just to do some business?
After all, we're all in the same industry, and no one can guarantee that they'll have the opportunity to go north to the mainland and do some business in the future.

They agreed to only befriend one family and not take more than that.

He was, after all, a renowned master of the Northern School, Master Zi.

I'm willing to give them that much face.

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The top-tier big capital families won't come to Elder Zi—he's a top-level figure in the local area, and even if he wanted to collaborate with someone in the field of metaphysics, he would have long-term partners and more trusted local experts with whom he has maintained relationships.

An outsider who arrives unexpectedly, no matter how famous, is generally not someone you would easily ask for advice or cooperation with.

However, smaller families don't have so many rules.

Especially the Yang family, a small to medium-sized family in the port city.

It is said that at its peak, the family's total assets were no more than two billion.

However, the economic environment has been poor in recent years, and the value has shrunk considerably.

The patriarch of the Yang family is extremely superstitious!

However, the top masters in Hong Kong are all associated with the top wealthy families.

Although the Yang family occasionally met with top masters from Hong Kong, their relationship was not deep, and each meeting was very expensive.

I've heard that the masters of the Northern School also possess many unique skills.

That Elder Zi is said to be the leader of a sect, and he is very famous in the Northern School.

The Yang family also learned that a highly respected master in Hong Kong who had been very prominent in the past few years, and who had just passed away unexpectedly this year, was actually a fellow disciple of Master Zi!

The head of the Yang family immediately had an idea and sent someone to the Peninsula Hotel to deliver an invitation to Chu Keqing.

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In the world of metaphysics, the so-called "forming good relationships" is somewhat similar to recruiting long-term partners.

However, there is one important point to consider.

At this point, the practitioner of mystical arts will choose a family to contact. The first contact will involve helping the family with something—meaning, "Let me show you my abilities!"
Let's check the quality first!
Moreover, generally speaking, this first time is free of charge!

It's done! Well done! Beautifully done! The calculations were clear and accurate!

The host will give a red envelope.

How much, it depends on your willingness.

After receiving the red envelope, the cultivator and the host family had essentially completed a mutual contact.

If a cultivator feels that the red envelope given by the host is good and the intention is very good, then it means that this good karma has been formed!

If the host is stingy and gives a small red envelope, then the matter ends there and there is no further discussion.

Once this positive connection is established, the family seeking this connection will maintain a long-term cooperative relationship with this accomplished person.

A consulting fee is paid every year without fail.

Whenever I need to ask an expert for help, I always have to pay for their services, including tea and transportation.

The next day, Chu Keqing received a total of six visiting cards, including one from the Yang family.

Without hesitation, she chose to have her assistant contact the Yang family!

That evening, Chu Keqing accepted the invitation to a banquet at the Yang family's old residence.

I wonder how Chu Keqing's meal with the Yang family head went, and what they talked about.

After dinner, Chu Keqing returned to the hotel and continued her stay.

Three days later, the eighty-year-old head of the Yang family personally went to the Peninsula Hotel to pay a visit to Elder Zi!
At this point, everyone knew that this good karma had been half-formed!

Master Zi must have used some trick to subdue the Yang family!
Later, according to information from people within the Yang family, it was revealed what exactly happened that night when Chu Keqing visited the Yang family for a banquet.

It is said that this old man, holding a compass, circled the old Yang family residence twice, finally pinpointing a location and ordering someone to break open the ceiling ventilation ducts inside the house!

Then, out of the smashed ventilation duct, a two-meter-long black snake actually crawled out!
When the two-meter-long black snake emerged, the two servants of the Yang family were so frightened that their legs went weak, and they screamed and ran away.

The head of the Yang family was almost scared to death. Fortunately, the old man still had some knowledge and composure. He suppressed his fear and repeatedly gave orders to stop the chaos at the scene.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Chu Keqing, dressed in a cheongsam, calmly walked up and tossed out a yellow paper talisman. The large black snake, which had been startled and had raised its head and flicked its tongue, finally calmed down and froze on the spot, no longer moving.

Chu Keqing ordered someone to take the snake, wrap it in a piece of yellow cloth, and stick a talisman on it.

"Snakes bring good fortune, but they can also bring misfortune." Chu Keqing told the head of the Yang family, "This snake must not be killed. It should only be released far away. This will keep the Yang family away from the misfortune it brings and will not harm the Yang family's fortune."

Then he ordered someone to take it into the mountains, and after walking three kilometers southwest, he threw it into a pool of water.

According to those who returned, after the snake was released, it immediately slithered underground and then quickly disappeared into a hole.

And that was just after midnight that night.

News came from the hospital that a member of the third generation of the Yang family's eldest branch, who had been injured in a skiing accident last month and had been in a coma for nine days, has woken up!
That young man was the most favored junior among the direct descendants of the eldest branch of the Yang family in this generation. He was a graduate of a prestigious university, had a good professional background, and was outstanding in ability among his peers.

I enjoy skiing in my spare time. Last month, I went to a ski resort and had an accident. I hit my head and have been receiving treatment in the hospital ever since.

The head of the Yang family completely believed in this Elder Zi!
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On the day the head of the Yang family personally paid a visit to Elder Zi, the two met in a reception room arranged by the hotel.

The head of the Yang family presented a pure gold compass along with a check, the exact amount of which was unknown to outsiders.

However, after glancing at it only once, Chu Keqing slowly pushed the red envelope containing the check back.

The Yang family patriarch's face stiffened, but he dared not lose his temper in front of a reclusive master like Chu Keqing. He simply said in a deep voice, "Elder Zi, is this too little?"

Chu Keqing smiled slightly: "It's not about the amount. I've done the calculations, and I have no old ties with the Yang family. Once this matter is over, our connection will be severed. So it's not that I, Chu, am greedy, but rather that even if Mr. Yang offers more, I can't accept it."

As she spoke, Chu Keqing put away the pure gold compass: "I won't accept the money, but I'll take the item. Consider it payment for what I did for the Yang family. From now on, the money and goods are settled, and we'll have nothing to do with each other."

Old Man Yang was getting anxious!

Chu Keqing has already demonstrated her extraordinary qualities. How could the old man of the Yang family let such a remarkable person slip through his fingers?
He has worked hard all his life and has extraordinary experience and knowledge. If we can establish a long-term relationship with such a truly capable person, it will be a life-saving trump card for the family in critical moments!

How could I possibly let this opportunity slip by?
"Elder Zi... is there really no other way? The Yang family is truly grateful to Elder Zi and admires his methods. The Yang family is willing to..."

"The will of Heaven cannot be defied." Chu Keqing smiled calmly: "If we force fate, it will probably not be a good thing for me or the Yang family."

The head of the Yang family dared not say more, but his gaze towards Chu Keqing held a hint of fear and helplessness.

Chu Keqing then pondered for a moment and sighed.

"Well, it's all been a acquaintance. Before we part, let me say a few more words to Mr. Yang."

The head of the Yang family immediately brightened up and politely clasped his hands in greeting: "Please enlighten me, Elder Zi!"

Chu Keqing slowly said, "I see that the Yang family's destiny is to have many children and many blessings, and for their family to be peaceful and tranquil..."

That's how the Yang family prospered for three generations!

From now on, if you wish for continued good fortune, you must avoid unrest in your home. Judging from your family's fortune, barring unforeseen circumstances, you should be free from major disasters for the next five to ten years. However, peace and tranquility in your home are paramount! Therefore, for at least the next five years, you must avoid any accidents! If any unrest or discord occurs in your home, it will damage the Yang family's fortune.

At that time, accidents and disasters will likely be unavoidable, and will also harm the fortunes of the Yang family descendants.

Remember this!

After receiving Chu Keqing's words, the head of the Yang family pondered for a long time.

The old man then stood up, bowed solemnly to Chu Keqing, and politely took his leave.

Upon returning home that day, the Yang family conveyed the head of the family's intentions to the eldest son's direct descendants, other branches, and even collateral branches within three degrees of kinship!
From this day forward, no member of the Yang family shall, within five years, sever ties of marriage or kinship, cause fratricide or discord within the family!

If you have a grudge, resolve it for me! If you can't resolve it, then just bear with it!

Those who disobey will be expelled from the family, removed from the family genealogy, and deprived of their right to inherit the family property!
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Snapped! ! !
That day, Yang Jiaming, who had received a special message from his family in Jinling Prefecture, smashed his phone in anger after hanging up, his face turning ashen!
Yang Jiaming's chest heaved with anger as he gasped for breath.

Beside him, a beautiful young woman with a voluptuous figure and exquisite makeup looked at Yang Jiaming in horror.

“Jiaming…”

"do not talk."

Yang Jiaming's expression shifted between light and shadow, his mood uncertain for a moment, before he finally sighed: "Pack your things, and move back tomorrow..."

The young woman froze, then her face contorted with immense panic and anger as she screamed, "Why?! Didn't you already agree to divorce that woman?! And! And, and she's dying!"
I've only moved in a few days ago, and you want me to move back?!

Yang Jiaming suppressed his impatience and said slowly, "You can move back. The house there is not bad either, and it hasn't made you suffer."

"I...but you promised to marry me! I..."

The young woman grabbed Yang Jiaming's sleeve: "What about our child! Are you going to let the child be born an illegitimate child?! My belly will keep getting bigger and bigger, what am I supposed to do? What will people think of me? Yang Jiaming... husband!! You... you..."

Yang Jiaming hesitated for a moment, then made up his mind. He glanced at the woman and said, "Alright, do as I say. I will make it up to you later!"

Listen to me! Stop making a fuss!

Something happened at home, and we can't afford any accidents!

"What exactly happened?"

"I...can't get a divorce now!" Yang Jiaming sighed and shook his head, saying, "The old man has spoken; if I dare to get a divorce, I'll be expelled from the family!"

The woman dared not cause any more trouble. To be honest, she didn't really love Yang Jiaming at all. Wasn't she just after his family's wealth and high status, which could provide her with a life of luxury?
"You... take good care of yourself during your pregnancy." Yang Jiaming did value this woman a bit more after all—it was hard to tell whether he valued her or the baby in her belly.

Yang Jiaming thought for a moment and said, "I will transfer some money to you. You can eat or buy whatever you want, as you please."

Go back to your original place and stay there for now. We'll hire a nanny to take care of you later. As for your prenatal checkups, I've arranged a VIP package for you at a private hospital, so you won't suffer at all.

I will try my best to spend time with you whenever I have free time.

The woman looked distressed: "Then, are we just going to let things continue like this?"

Yang Jiaming's expression was complicated as he slowly said, "Divorce is out of the question. If I get a divorce, the old man will be furious and might really kick me out of the house."

As he spoke, he stared into the woman's eyes: "You don't want to live a life of poverty, do you?"

The woman shrank back.

“However, it’s not without hope,” Yang Jiaming said coldly. “She’s already dying. Maybe when she dies, even if we don’t get a divorce, there will be no obstacle between us.”

At this critical juncture, I must not cause trouble or draw the attention of my family. Otherwise, my father is a firm believer in the importance of family harmony and peace. If he notices my situation and becomes dissatisfied, my life will become difficult.

If I'm not doing well, it means you're not doing well either!
Do you understand?

Although the woman understood the reasoning behind it, she still grumbled and complained. It's not hard to understand why she did this; she always had to cry and express her grievances.

I hope that saying more will make men feel more indebted to themselves, so that they will treat themselves better.

...In fact, this principle is correct.

However, she misjudged the timing.

Yang Jiaming is a typical selfish person.

In normal times, if a woman complains, makes a fuss, or acts out over some unrelated matter, he might take it as a form of fun.

Even if he doesn't feel indebted, he might be willing to coax her for the sake of their relationship.

But, if a selfish person encounters a situation where their core interests are threatened—do you expect such a person to feel remorse?!
After the woman continued her rambling, Yang Jiaming offered a few words of comfort and reassurance, but gradually fell silent, his eyes no longer concealing his impatience.

Gradually, the woman realized that her voice had become softer, and she dared not say anything more.

Yang Jiaming, however, kept a straight face, stood up and said indifferently, "I have some things to do at the company, I'll go to the company first, I won't be back for dinner tonight... I'll have the driver take you home tomorrow."

With that, he picked up his coat and walked out of the house without looking back.

The door slammed shut. The woman sat on the sofa, her eyes red as she stared at the closed door. She picked up a cushion from the sofa and smashed it hard on the floor in a fit of rage!
After a dozen minutes, the woman calmed down and regained her composure, and then she began to think things through again.

At this point, forcing him is useless.

Continuing to act foolishly will only exacerbate this man's impatience.

To be frank, there was no real emotional foundation between the two; it was simply a matter of one paying and the other deliberately flattering.

Yang Jiaming became infatuated with her mainly because she was young and beautiful, and her willingness to humble herself gave him enough emotional value.

Youth and beauty are fleeting; no matter how beautiful a face and figure are, men will eventually tire of them.

In fact, even before she became pregnant, Yang Jiaming was no longer so enthusiastic about sex with her.

The reason he still likes me is mostly because of my obedience, understanding, flattery, and compliance.

If you remove all emotional value at this point and he gradually becomes impatient with you, then you will really have no leverage left!
child?

For Yang Jiaming, having children could increase his share of the inheritance in the future.

But whether the child was born out of wedlock or not, he didn't really care, and neither did the Yang family.

To put it bluntly, Yang Jiaming himself is a child born out of wedlock!
In some families in the port city, polygamy is common.

After all, they only abolished polygamy laws in the 1970s.

Thinking of this, the woman tried to wipe away the tears on her face, and then adjusted her breathing and voice.

Pick up your phone, open WeChat, and send a voice message to Yang Jiaming.

"Honey, don't put too much pressure on yourself. It was my fault just now. I shouldn't have been emotional with you at that moment. I just panicked for a moment, that's why I acted that way."

Go to work and get busy. I'll be good and won't cause you any trouble.

Okay, you're going to the office tonight to handle some work. Remember to eat well!

A deliberately gentle voice message was sent, and a few minutes later, Yang Jiaming replied.

Three words.

"understood."

The woman clenched her teeth so hard they seemed to want to cut them, then, holding her phone, she sent three more words: "Love you~"

After sending the message, she slammed her phone onto the sofa and cursed viciously:
"You bastard! Damn it!"

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Lu Xiuting woke up three days later.

In just three days, her body had absorbed a significant portion of the miraculous effects of the sacred tree sap.

Her frail body gradually recovered, although she hadn't fully returned to normal and still looked somewhat weak. However, as time went on and she continued to absorb the effects of the divine tree sap, her body would only become healthier.

However, the human body has a limited capacity. Although the effects of the divine tree sap are extraordinary, it cannot be absorbed in a short time. It will only remain in the body and take effect slowly.

During the days that Lu Xiuting was in a coma, Lu Sisi would send a message to Yang Jiaming every day to let her father know how her mother was doing.

After Lu Xiuting woke up today, Lu Sisi also sent a message to Yang Jiaming.

"Mom is awake."

After sending the message, Yang Jiaming replied a dozen minutes later: "I understand. Take good care of her. I'll go back to see her when I have time."

Lu Sisi held her phone, frowning as she looked at it, seemingly hesitant about whether to reply or tell her mother about her father's attitude.

In Lu Sisi's simple and pure values, regardless of whether her parents' relationship was on the verge of divorce, they were at least husband and wife, and there was no deep hatred between them.

When one person is seriously ill, shouldn't the other person at least show up and visit them?

Chen Yan sat to the side, cut an apple he had peeled himself in half, put one half into Lu Sisi's hand, and then took her phone and gently placed it aside.

"Don't worry about your father. Let your parents handle their own affairs. You don't need to worry too much or interfere." Chen Yan patted Lu Sisi's shoulder and smiled. "Your mother has just woken up. Get her something good to eat."

"Okay, I'll have Gui Geng accompany you out to buy some groceries, something high in protein and nutritious."

Lu Sisi nodded: "Okay, I'll go buy groceries."

As she spoke, she looked at Chen Yan and asked, "What would you like to eat? I'll go buy it."

Chen Yan thought for a moment and said, "Let's buy some salted duck. I haven't had it in a long time and I'm craving it—let's go to the place we usually buy it from."

"Yes, if they have braised duck liver, I'll buy some too."

Lu Sisi smiled gently: "Okay."

After Lu Sisi called Gui Geng and the two went out shopping together, Chen Yan finished the half apple in his hand in a few bites, threw away the core, got up, wiped his hands, and went upstairs.

Chen Yan pushed open the door to Lu Xiuting's bedroom and went inside.

Lu Xiuting was lying on the bed, holding her phone, seemingly looking at something, perhaps browsing news or reading a novel.

"You're quite composed," Chen Yan chuckled.

Lu Xiuting put down her phone and looked at Chen Yan with a complicated expression: "Thank you... for saving my life."

"There are conditions." Chen Yan pouted: "You'd better do what you promised me."

"I will." Lu Xiuting nodded seriously.

Chen Yan recounted the Yang family's affairs to Lu Xiuting, especially the Yang family head's decision and the orders he conveyed to the family.

Lu Xiuting's eyes lit up when she heard this!
She looked at Chen Yan in astonishment: "You... how did you do that? You actually managed to get the Yang family..."

"This is not something you should worry about." Chen Yan shook his head: "I've created the conditions for you, now it's up to you how you use them."

Lu Xiuting squinted, pondered for a moment, and then sneered, "Fine! You've set the conditions for me. If I still can't do it, wouldn't I be useless?"

"Chen Yan, don't worry! I, Lu Xiuting, am not a good-for-nothing!"

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That afternoon, Lu Xiuting sent a message to Yang Jiaming.

"I'm awake now. When are you free these next couple of days? Let's set a time to get the divorce certificate. The cooling-off period is over now."

Yang Jiaming didn't reply all afternoon.

Lu Xiuting followed up with a message containing three punctuation marks: ? ? ?
This time, Yang Jiaming couldn't play dumb anymore and replied with:
"Let's put the divorce on hold for now and reconsider it—you should focus on getting better first."

Lu Xiuting sneered, picked up her phone, and typed rapidly:

"Now I want a divorce! I demand to get a divorce certificate! If you refuse, I can hire a lawyer to file for divorce in court! Yang Jiaming, I have evidence of your infidelity! You are the guilty party! The evidence is sufficient to prove that our relationship has broken down! In the end, we will definitely be granted a divorce!"

This message is more effective than anything else!

Yang Jiaming, who had only appeared once since Lu Xiuting was admitted to the hospital, showed up at Chen Yan's doorstep early the next morning!
The man looked anxious, and his eyes were filled with exhaustion.

Chen Yan personally walked to the courtyard, opened the gate with a smile, and invited Yang Jiaming in.

He knew why Yang Jiaming was in such a hurry.

Because now Yang Jiaming doesn't dare to get a divorce!

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I need to take a break. There will be no update tomorrow, Friday. Updates will resume on Saturday.

I've been in meetings these past few days, and I've actually been posting mostly my drafts, but unfortunately, after posting this chapter today, I've run out of drafts.

So I have to take a day off tomorrow.

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(End of this chapter)