Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 520: The You Family Takes Root (1)_1
Shangguan You sat in the living room; the sky was still dark. She had gone straight home right after getting off the plane and was now watching a report about the You Family’s chain on TV. As the charismatic Zhong Mingyang appeared on the screen, confidently engaging in jovial conversation, looking so spirited, the corners of her mouth involuntarily curled up.
The You Family had truly taken root across the nation this time.
THUMP. THUMP. THUMP. The sound of footsteps echoed from upstairs as Shangguan Zhi made his way down. After a period of recuperation under Shangguan You’s care, Shangguan Zhi, though nearly sixty, was now ruddy-faced and appeared to be only around fifty, his body still robust. Even the white hair at his temples had slowly turned black again.
Dressed in a Sun Yat-sen suit, his entire demeanor exuded the severe aura of a soldier. It was his usual time for morning exercises. Upon seeing Shangguan You seated in the living room, Shangguan Zhi’s expression instantly changed. This girl had just called last night, yet she had sneakily come home—usually, she wouldn’t have returned until the afternoon at the earliest. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂
"Grandpa," Shangguan You greeted him warmly as she quickly approached.
"Girl, you still know to come back, huh?" Though his face had lit up with joy for an instant upon seeing Shangguan You, he immediately put on a stern expression.
"Grandpa, this is my home. If I don’t come back here, where else could I go? Besides, Grandpa, Dad, my uncle, and my aunt are all here. Wherever you go, I’ll follow," Shangguan You said with a pout, expressing her grievance. She affectionately took Shangguan Zhi’s arm and sat down with him on the sofa.
"Hmph," Shangguan Zhi huffed deeply and squarely seated himself on the sofa. Just then, Aunt Zhang timely brought over a cup of green tea. "Grandpa, look, I’ve brought back lots of gifts for you all—really good stuff," Shangguan You mentioned as she presented the items she had bought in B City to the stern-faced Shangguan Zhi.
It had taken some effort to acquire them—first-rate Spirit Jade, warm in winter and cooling in summer. Most importantly, they contained Spiritual Energy, which was beneficial for the body to absorb, offering great health benefits.
"Grandpa, it wasn’t easy to get this Spirit Jade. Do you like it?" Shangguan You opened the box, and a dazzling red gleamed before six jade pendants—two blood-red and four black Spirit Jades—appeared in her hand. These were the Spirit Jades she had snatched from the hands of the Fang Family, Li Family, and Zhuge Family, and the Spirit Gathering Stone she had stolen from Hidden World Village.
After being transformed by the Medicine King Cauldron, the Spirit Jade and Spirit Gathering Stone had been perfectly crafted into the shape of pendants.
As soon as the jade pendants were brought out, a faint aura of Spiritual Energy swept in. Shangguan Zhi’s body instantly felt exceptionally comfortable. Looking at the softly glowing jade pendants inside the box, Shangguan Zhi frowned, contemplating deeply. He usually let his granddaughter do as she pleased, but were there many things they didn’t know about her?
"What are these, girl?" he asked.
"Grandpa, these are Spirit Jades I bought, which strengthen the body and improve health," Shangguan You said with a light smile, hanging a black jade pendant directly on Shangguan Zhi’s chest. "Grandpa, this piece of jade will keep you warm in winter and cool in summer—it’s a fine item. You must keep it safe. Also, you’re not allowed to take it off. You have to wear it all the time." With a wave of her hands, the Spiritual Energy radiating from the jade pendant instantly vanished. The outwardly flowing Spiritual Energy disappeared. To anyone seeing the jade now, it would seem like an ordinary piece.
Footsteps were heard once more from upstairs, and Shangguan Yu, along with Liu Ruoling, came down together. Shangguan You had just arrived home, and even though it was still the early morning, she waited in the living room for them as day just began to break.
"Girl, when did you get back?"
"Youyou, you didn’t even call. Auntie could have picked you up. It’s dangerous for a girl to come home so late at night, don’t you know that? You could have waited until daylight to come home slowly. Taking a flight in the middle of the night is very unsafe for a girl like you," Liu Ruoling said, tenderly stroking Shangguan You’s hair, her face full of concern.
"Uncle, Auntie, I’m fine. These are gifts for you," Shangguan You said, hanging a red jade pendant around Liu Ruoling’s neck and a black one around Shangguan Yu’s.
"Girl, this piece of jade wasn’t cheap, was it?" Shangguan Yu remarked with a smile after wearing the jade, feeling refreshed with a stream of Spiritual Energy flowing into his body.
"It took quite an effort to get them. They’re unique—Uncle, you must take good care of it, and you’re not allowed to take it off at will," Shangguan You said teasingly.
"But girl, there seems to be water flowing inside this jade," Liu Ruoling noted with a laugh while looking at the jade on her chest.
"Of course. This is top-grade Spiritual Jade, invaluable and hard to find," Shangguan You said, raising her eyebrows with a hint of pride.
"You run off for over ten days without a single phone call, and now that you’ve got a few pieces of jade, you’re even cockier," a scolding voice descended from upstairs. Shangguan Hao strode in briskly, looking at the smug Shangguan You and couldn’t help but pat her hair amusedly.
"Daddy, here’s your gift," Shangguan You called out with a smile, hanging another Spirit Gathering Stone around Shangguan Hao’s neck. These jades had been crafted according to each person’s preferences and produced from the Medicine King Cauldron, naturally making them exquisite in design.
"You little rascal," Shangguan Hao cursed and laughed, unable to keep his stern face any longer, letting his daughter hang the jade around his neck. As the commander of the military region, he didn’t have to participate in regular exercises. However, it was embarrassing for someone in his position to be seen wearing a piece of jade. The Shangguan Family was very conscious of their public image.
He’d let her be happy for the moment, but he’d have to take it off when going out.
"Daddy, this one is for Brother Qing. Remember to give it to him when you see him," Shangguan You handed another jade piece to Shangguan Hao. He was the one most likely to see Shangguan Qing at any time.
"Girl, why are you giving everyone jade?" he asked.
"Auntie, Spirit Jades are precious; they strengthen the body and promote health. You have no idea how much effort I put into finding them. Don’t you like it?" Shangguan You asked, somewhat disheartened. She was, of course, aware of the family’s status and had also placed an invisible spell on them.
