The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot-Chapter 68 - Turtle Shell

Chapter 68: Chapter 68 Turtle Shell

“Oh!” Lu Yichen didn’t seem angry as he raised an eyebrow, “I wonder if there is something I did to offend Lady Zhong that makes your rejection so decisive?”

“It’s not that.” Zhong Niangyao shook her head and honestly said, “It’s because I can’t figure it out.”

She didn’t see any need to hide such a matter, so she straightforwardly blurted it out. Besides, today’s incident was an accident, and she wouldn’t have much to do with Lu Yichen in the future, so there was even less reason to lie.

Hearing Zhong Niangyao’s answer, Lu Yichen was somewhat surprised, but he continued, “If that’s the case, would you do me another favor?”

“What?” Zhong Niangyao almost thought she had heard wrong, “Mr. Lu, did you not hear my answer just now?”

Just a moment ago, she had already so decisively refused Lu Yichen. Aside from truly being unable to figure it out, there was another important reason—that she didn’t want to become too entangled with Lu Yichen.

After all, a person who carried both Purple Energy and Evil Qi was definitively synonymous with trouble.

Even if the Purple Energy on him was truly tempting, she still didn’t want to invite trouble.

“I heard you!” Lu Yichen nodded, looking as if it were a matter of course, “However, I’m not asking you to divine my fortune but something else. I think, Lady Zhong could help with that.”

“I refuse.” Zhong Niangyao shook her head without any courtesy and refused outright, “Mr. Lu, I’m just an ordinary student, and even if I really know a bit about the Five Elements and Eight Diagrams, it’s only very superficial. So, I can’t assist with your request.”

Of course, she didn’t want to help, to be honest.

“Lady Zhong hasn’t even heard what it is I need help with, how can you know you can’t assist?”

Lu Yichen didn’t get angry, or rather, from beginning to end, his emotions were very calm—so calm that it could make one wonder if he had any emotions at all.

“Mr. Lu invited me inside, and if it’s for this matter, then I’ll take my leave now.” Zhong Niangyao stood up directly, “Thank you for your hospitality today.”

If possible, she preferred not to meet him again in the future.

This Lu Yichen was not only synonymous with trouble but also, she sensed a kind of danger from him. Such a dangerous figure was someone she didn’t want any involvement with. Having restarted her life, she much preferred the easy and comfortable days.

Seeing Zhong Niangyao about to leave, Lu Yichen didn’t hurry or make any move to retain her; he simply spoke with a hint of seduction in his voice, “Lady Zhong, why not take a look at the offered compensation before deciding whether to accept my request?”

Zhong Niangyao, who had already gotten up to leave, paused in her steps. Squinting her eyes, she looked at Lu Yichen with a guarded expression.

She didn’t want to stay, but for some reason when she heard the compensation offered by Lu Yichen, spoken with seduction, her heart skipped a beat, and she felt an intense sensation. That was, the so-called compensation Lu Yichen was talking about must be something she urgently needed right now.

In the end, unable to resist the temptation, Zhong Niangyao sat back down.

Seeing Zhong Niangyao’s action, Lu Yichen didn’t say much. His expression didn’t even change. He simply ordered someone to bring the object over.

During the wait, only Lu Yichen and Zhong Niangyao were present in the living room.

The two were sitting opposite each other on the sofa. Lu Yichen simply sat there relaxedly, his hand resting on the arm of the sofa, his fingers gently tapping. As for Zhong Niangyao, she once again picked up the teacup, sipping tea while nibbling on pastries, also appearing quite at ease.

Despite being the only two in the living room, there was no communication between them, as if they were divided by an insurmountable boundary.

Before long, Mrs. Gui, who was there just earlier, came in carrying a box.

Lu Yichen immediately said, “Give the box to Lady Zhong!”

After receiving the instruction, Mrs. Gui placed the box in front of Zhong Niangyao, gave both Lu Yichen and Zhong Niangyao a bow, and then slowly left the living room.

Lu Yichen gestured toward the box and then spoke, “Please take a look, Lady Zhong! To show my sincerity, I’ve specifically sought this compensation. I believe it will satisfy you.”

Since the appearance of that box, Zhong Niangyao felt a strong attraction to it. She had a hunch that the contents of the box could be what she urgently needed.

Yet, she also understood that opening this box meant she was agreeing to Lu Yichen’s request.

For a moment, she felt hesitant. If he could offer her the compensation she wanted most, then the favor that Lu Yichen mentioned was likely no small matter. It could very well be a big problem.

Noticing Zhong Niangyao’s hesitation, Lu Yichen didn’t hurry her. He just sat there with a confident air, as if he had already anticipated the outcome.

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After about ten minutes, Zhong Niangyao still reached out, picked up the box in front of her, and opened it.

If she wasn’t sure, then she decided to follow her heart.

The moment she opened the box and saw what was inside, Zhong Niangyao knew that she had to agree to help Lu Yichen.

Because the contents of the box were exactly what she currently wanted.

The object in the box wasn’t eye-catching, even simple and unadorned. But this made it impossible for Zhong Niangyao to look away. Because inside the box, a turtle shell was lying there quietly.

She indeed needed a turtle shell now, but what shocked her wasn’t the value of this particular turtle shell, but rather that it was an old object, one she had used before, passed down from her master and said to be her sect’s inheritance.

From Lai Country to the modern 21st century, through all the changes in the world, she never expected that she would still have a chance to see this turtle shell.

Though her heart was clamoring, Zhong Niangyao’s face remained inscrutable, her emotions unreadable.

Lu Yichen didn’t press her, just waited quietly for Zhong Niangyao’s response.

But by his confident look, it was clear he wasn’t worried about Zhong Niangyao’s refusal.

A long while later, Zhong Niangyao closed the box and then looked up at Lu Yichen, “It seems Mr. Lu has done his homework!”

“It appears the compensation is very much to Lady Zhong’s liking!” Lu Yichen didn’t directly answer, “I take it you have no intention of refusing now, do you?”

Zhong Niangyao nodded, “I accept Mr. Lu’s request.”