Chapter – 26
Sixty Million in Reward…..
“Miss Song originally possessed a fate marked by longevity and good fortune. However, her wisdom was swapped when she was young, leading to her current state. That’s why her fate changed.”
Guan Xuxu patiently explained once more to the Song father and son. Then she continued, “Actually, my previous visit was also to return Miss Song’s original wisdom…”
Madam Song hadn’t heard the latter part of the explanation. She nodded hurriedly, her voice trembling as she said, “Yes, yes, Master Jiang said that too. I… I forgot about it at the time…”
As she spoke, she suddenly grasped Guan Xuxu’s hand tightly, her eyes reddening and her face stiff with excitement. “Master Jiang, does that mean… if we return her wisdom, my little Li’er can become like a normal child?”
“Exactly.”
No sooner had those words fallen than tears once again streamed from Madam Song’s eyes. Song Yongming and Song Yuli beside her couldn’t hide their moved expressions.
Amidst their gratitude, a wave of guilt also surged in their hearts.
A distinguished person like Master Jiang had specially come to help, yet they had sent her away.
Not only that, when little Li’er suddenly fainted, they had even called Master Jiang to question her aggressively.
Yet, Master Jiang didn’t mind at all. The moment she heard about little Li’er’s abnormality, she rushed over immediately.
The Song family members were so ashamed they wished they could find a hole to hide in.
Their regret and shame were intense enough to make them set an alarm to wake up every night and slap their own cheeks repeatedly.
“Thank you… Master Jiang, truly, thank you…” Madam Song was choked with tears, barely able to speak.
Until now, she had already given up hope.
She had resigned herself to the fact that even if Li’er remained like this for the rest of her life, she would simply take care of her forever.
But today, the words from the Pei family had truly pierced her heart deeply.
Just because her child was simple-minded, they thought she was unimportant and sought to use her—Madam Song herself—for their own ends…
Madam Song had truly been on the verge of collapse.
But now, Master Jiang told her “little Li’er can get better.”
That she could grow up like a normal child…
Guan Xuxu had seen how Madam Song had previously lost her composure and acted fiercely for her daughter’s sake. Seeing her now, shedding tears of joy, she felt a faint stirring of emotion deep within her.
A mother’s love for her child. She herself had never experienced it, and might never get to.
But from Madam Song, she seemed to catch a glimpse of that sentiment.
A slight smile touched her lips. She quietly waited for the Song family to calm down before politely taking her leave.
It was already very late tonight.
Song Yongming, having regained his composure, spoke up with a calm demeanor about today’s reward.
Reason was reason. Master Jiang had saved his daughter, so he must show sincerity.
This was both to leave a good impression and to pave the way for the “wisdom exchange” in a few days.
When the topic of reward came up, Guan Xuxu straightened her posture slightly. Finally, it was time for payment.
Normally, it would be thirty thousand per session, but this time she had broken the life-stealing spell, consuming significant energy. Furthermore, her jade pendant had shattered while blocking the spell.
After some thought, Guan Xuxu seriously raised three fingers.
Three hundred thousand.
“Sixty million is perfectly acceptable.”
Song Yongming nodded without the slightest hesitation, immediately taking out his phone and transferring the money on the spot.
Guan Xuxu was momentarily stunned. By the time she realized it, sixty million had already been deposited into her account.
Staring at the string of zeros on the screen, her almond-shaped eyes widened, and she unconsciously swallowed. But when she looked up, her expression had already returned to its usual calm.
“In three days, I will return to restore Miss Song’s wisdom.”
Outwardly, she maintained her composure, but inwardly her tail was wagging high.
Sixty million! She was rich now!
Taking the initiative to come here had definitely been the right move.
If she got more jobs like this, she could quickly save up the upbringing money for the Guan family.
Soon, she could completely sever ties with the Guan family—the thought made her steps feel lighter.
Jiang Huai didn’t miss the way her eyes instantly lit up when she saw the transfer notification. A deep smile played on his lips, but he refrained from teasing the little money-grubber.
Judging by her lighthearted demeanor now, the unpleasantness at the Jiang residence seemed to have already vanished from her mind.
At that thought, his peach-blossom eyes suddenly gained a shadow, and he spoke, “Xuxu, I’m sorry.”
Guan Xuxu tilted her head in question. Jiang Huai continued, “Before, I saw you expose Wu Sao, but I didn’t fully believe you could handle the Song family matter. So when Father stopped you from getting involved with the Song family, I didn’t intervene. For that, as your brother, I apologize.”
As he spoke, he looked at her with a gentle smile. “But now I see clearly. My little sister is truly amazing.”
Receiving both an apology and praise from her brother, Guan Xuxu’s eyebrows curved like bows, unable to hide her happiness.
Seeing her smile softened Jiang Huai’s heart.
However, having witnessed Xuxu’s abilities firsthand, he felt he needed to readjust his plans for her future.
Previously, he thought she was strapped for cash.
But seeing her earn sixty million in one go made him realize his thinking had been too narrow.
That being said, regardless of a child earning their own money, as a brother, he couldn’t not give her pocket money.
The three hundred thousand he gave her yesterday now seemed far too little.
After dropping her off at the apartment, Jiang Huai transferred another sixty million to her.
Guan Xuxu had just finished transferring half of the three million she earned earlier and was about to put her phone down when she received a new deposit notification.
Sixty million.
Guan Xuxu was dumbfounded.
The money that had just left… came back doubled?
Did her master secretly send the Five Ghosts to bring her wealth luck?
Looking closely—ah, it was from her brother.
“Big brother is this generous?… What I earned really pales in comparison.”
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Song Residence.
After seeing off Guan Xuxu and Jiang Huai and putting little Li’er to sleep, Song Yongming and his wife finally relaxed.
In the quiet, recalling the events at the Jiang residence anew.
“Master Jiang… she didn’t seem to be living at the Jiang residence, did she? Wasn’t she said to have just returned home recently?”
“The Jiang family has many people and is complex. Master Jiang probably isn’t having as easy a time as one might think.”
“But they just got their real daughter back, why would they make things hard for her?” Madam Song said discontentedly. To her now, Guan Xuxu was an absolute authority, especially after hearing she could cure her daughter.
Song Yongming shook his head. “The internal affairs of the Jiang family are not for us to comment on.”
After a pause, he narrowed his eyes. “However, if the Jiang family members ever learn of Master Jiang’s true capabilities, they will surely regret it.”
Not just the Jiang family. The Guan family that raised her would be the same.
He didn’t know the details, but he had heard the Jiangs canceled a project with the Guan Corporation.
Having raised the Jiang family’s daughter, the Guans should rightfully receive significant favor. Yet, the two families had no interaction at all… it was truly strange.
“Regardless, our Song family must never treat Master Jiang with anything less than respect.”
“Master Jiang is our benefactor. If anyone opposes her, they oppose the Song family.”
Madam Song also nodded vigorously. “I heard the Jiang family is preparing a welcome banquet for Master Jiang. When the time comes, we must bring generous gifts.”
