Chapter 75: Eldest Young Master is poisoned again?
The previous second, the man’s unspeakable body still lingered in her mind.
Muscular, powerful, burning hot.
The next second, his phone call came through.
Lian Li looked around, confirmed no one was there, and then answered the incessantly ringing phone.
She held the mobile phone to her ear and politely said, “Hello.”
Jin Shi Yue’s indifferent voice came from the receiver: “I’m not well.”
Has the Eldest Young Master been poisoned again?
Lian Li couldn’t understand. The internet connects people, and she was too lazy to argue with him, so she said, “Then hang up. I’m worried you’ll affect my mood.”
Her tone was calm and faultless, yet her words were like a charm against evil.
Jin Shi Yue was amused to the point of laughter: “Heartless.”
Lian Li heard some noise in the background on his end, footsteps, respectful greetings, and… the sound of wheels on the ground.
She asked, “What do you need me for?”
“I’m going abroad shortly,” Jin Shi Yue said.
He was leaving Dong Tan Yi Hao Mountain Villa now; hadn’t he just arrived not long ago? The Eldest Young Master truly came and went without a trace.
But why would he tell her he was going abroad?
Lian Li softly hummed and sincerely offered her blessing: “I wish you a smooth journey.”
“A plane can’t fly smoothly against the wind,” the Eldest Young Master said leisurely.
“Against the wind” didn’t sound like a good blessing.
Lian Li changed her words: “Wishing you a safe journey.”
“Choose another one,” he said with an irrefutable tone.
He was even picky about blessings; the Eldest Young Master was more difficult to serve than a man going through menopause. Although she had never served a man going through menopause, she was sure it would be troublesome.
Considering he was the God of Wealth Master, Lian Li pondered for two seconds and said, “I wish you a triumphant return soon.”
Jin Shi Yue was finally satisfied.
After ending the call, Lian Li’s mind replayed certain clear images as if watching a blockbuster movie.
His intense gaze, his broad shoulders, his strong, narrow waist, and the lustful feeling created by the movement of his abdominal muscles.
Ah… it was truly shameful.
The belated sense of shame caused Lian Li’s cheeks to heat up rapidly. She got up and poured herself a glass of water. After drinking it, she blocked out those inappropriate memories.
Although Jin Shi Yue was no longer at the mountain villa, Lian Li still didn’t stay. One of the reasons she came was to return clothes. The clothes were returned, and she had marks all over her body, so she couldn’t soak in the hot springs for now. There was no other reason to stay.
Lian Li packed her things and left the room.
The mountain villa provided a driver to take guests to the city center. While Lian Li was waiting for the car to arrive at the hotel entrance for two minutes, she ran into Gu Sheng.
Gu Sheng was one of the young masters attending the party, but Lian Li had either been with him or Xue Shufan last night, so he hadn’t had a chance to strike up a conversation. Now, his chance had arrived.
“Lian Li. Why did you leave so early?”
“I have personal matters,” Lian Li said, holding her mobile phone and shifting her gaze from the phone screen to his face, speaking nonchalantly.
Seeing her standing there quietly, Gu Sheng knew she hadn’t driven there herself, so he said, “I drove. Can I give you a ride?”
“No, thank you,” Lian Li politely declined. “The mountain villa’s driver will be here soon.”
The driver smoothly pulled the car up to Lian Li and helped her put her luggage in the trunk. Lian Li said goodbye to Gu Sheng. As she bent down to get into the car, a clear mountain breeze blew, her long, dark, and smooth hair fluttered in the wind, and the overlapping tooth marks and kiss marks on her snow-white skin were particularly clear.
Gu Sheng saw them, and his gaze instantly froze.
…It seemed like the Second Young Master Jin had similar marks on him.
Zhong Shao had clearly said that Lian Li was their younger sister, and the canary younger sister who stayed by the Eldest Young Master Jin’s side.
*
Lian Li returned directly to school. With less than a week left until the holiday, everyone was overjoyed and could hardly suppress their excitement.
When Shang Lingyu was in high spirits, she liked to share such anecdotes. In two days, Lian Li had heard almost everything from one end of the school to the other. For example, returning from the canteen today, a kitten fell into the river, and everyone used their ingenuity to row out and rescue it; for example, a star couple from a certain department broke up and got back together, being sweet and affectionate when together and attacking each other when apart, not doing any real work; for example, a stoic male god professor with extremely high looks had joined a certain department, but unfortunately, he was a strict lecturer, and no matter how high his looks were, it was useless if it came to failing.
The chain of her bracelet was a bit loose, so Lian Li specifically set aside time to go to Baorui’s flagship store in Sijiucheng to have a professional replace the chain.
Baorui was known for its magnificent gemstones and luxurious jewelry, boasting a long history. Its jewelry and ornaments were typically characterized by an exquisite old-money style and unique crown designs, making the intricate craftsmanship complement the brilliance of the diamonds.
The store environment was dazzling with pearls and gems. As soon as Lian Li entered, the sales associate greeted her enthusiastically.
Lian Li extended her hand, poured the bracelet, carefully packed in a silk pouch, into her palm, and said, “I need to replace the chain.”
The sales associate took a dark blue velvet tray from a colleague, holding two rare red jades meticulously crafted into the shape of cherries. The jade was crystal clear, and finely carved bamboo and plum blossoms adorned it.
The sales associate asked her if she was in a hurry, as the jade was rare in both color and shape, and customizing a matching chain would take considerable time.
Lian Li said she wasn’t in a hurry and wanted the best.
The bracelet held great significance for Lian Li, and she was willing to spend any amount of time or money on it.
The sales associate smiled and went to consult with the technician, telling Lian Li it would take about two to three hours. If she wasn’t in a hurry, she could pick it up later, or the store could arrange for someone to deliver it to her residence…
Lian Li said no, she would wait here.
Seeing her determined attitude, the sales associate said no more. He asked if she had a membership card. Lian Li thought for a moment and gave him her name.
Jin Yan Ting had brought her here before; she wondered if there was any record.
The sales associate searched the system and quickly retrieved the customer information. After reading the customer file, they called the store manager over. With great attentiveness, their attitude towards Lian Li became much more respectful.
Lian Li could roughly guess why, but she didn’t act coy. She was led by the sales associate to the VIP lounge.
Lian Li sat on the sofa, flipping through a jewelry magazine. The tea beside her had cooled, so she picked it up and took a shallow sip.
The overhead lights were bright, illuminating the new jewelry from Baorui’s Autumn/Winter High Jewelry collection in the magazine, including brooches, crowns, and necklaces, all unique designs meticulously crafted by top jewelry designers.
As she turned to a promotional image of the jewelry’s global spokesperson, an international movie star, Lian Li’s fingertip paused.
Her gaze fell upon the dazzling silver high heels the actress was wearing.
These shoes… were like the ones Jin Shi Yue had changed for her at the New York flagship store.
In front of the woman, he didn’t put on airs like the Eldest Young Master; without a word, he bent down, his large palm supporting the woman’s foot…
Just as she was thinking this, a group of ladies dressed in fine clothes and exuding elegance entered.
Chen Wei Qi, surrounded by a group of socialites, walked closer, while Duan Xingyu, the Second Miss of the Duan Family and Duan Shiqing’s younger sister, followed behind as if her soul had left her body.
“Wei Qi, isn’t that the canary your cousin keeps?”
