Rebirth as the Richest Woman in the World
Chapter 172: Aunt Tong (Fourth Watch)

Chapter 172: Aunt Tong (Fourth Watch)

As they chatted, the two of them opened up, and Chu Jin considered herself not particularly talkative, but seeing Aunt Tong brought her a sense of familiarity and fondness.

The two of them were having a delightful conversation, and Mr. Mo had become an outsider.

At the right moment, Mo Zhixuan stood up, "Aunt Tong, Jin still has homework to do. I’m going to take her back now."

"No need to rush off, I haven’t finished chatting with Jin," Aunt Tong said, a bit reluctant to let go of Chu Jin’s hand. She had planned to keep Chu Jin over for the night.

It had been a long time since she had such a pleasant chat with someone.

The person in front of her was quick-witted and knowledgeable. No matter what she talked about, she could respond, appearing much more mature than girls her age. Yet, mixed with her maturity was a hint of the vivacity appropriate for her years, making her difficult not to like.

"Aunt Tong, I should get going now, but don’t worry, I will definitely come to see you often," Chu Jin reassured her.

"Yes, don’t worry, we’ll definitely come to see you often," Mr. Mo added.

"Okay then," Aunt Tong said, her face clearly showing her disappointment. She then turned to Mo Zhixuan, "You and Jin sit for a while longer. I’m going to get something from the room. Wait for me to come back before you leave."

The corners of Mo Zhixuan’s mouth twitched almost imperceptibly.

When Aunt Tong came back, she held a quaint wooden box in her hands—an elegant, small box— and promptly stuffed it into Chu Jin’s hands, "Jin, this is a small token from Aunt Tong. It’s nothing much, so you better not dismiss it, okay?"

"Aunt Tong, I don’t think this is appropriate. Look, I’ve come empty-handed. It wouldn’t be right to accept your gift," Chu Jin reflexively declined.

She had agreed to invite Mr. Mo for a meal, not knowing he would take her to recognize relatives.

Had she known they were visiting an elder’s home, she would’ve bought a gift or something.

Isn’t it customary in China to reciprocate favors?

"What’s inappropriate about it!" Aunt Tong huffed with a stern face. "I like you, and you’re Zhixuan’s fiancée even if not yet married. That’s fate. If you say anything more about being an outsider, I will get angry."

Mo Zhixuan also lowered his gaze and said, "Since it’s a gesture of kindness from Aunt Tong, you should accept it." After all, they were all family.

With not a single rebuttal allowed between the two, Chu Jin had no choice but to accept, "Then thank you, Aunt Tong."

By the time they arrived at the Zhao family’s home, it was already 10 p.m.

That night, some slept soundly, while others tossed and turned restlessly.

The next morning, Zhao Hai, who was rarely seen, appeared at the Zhao family’s home.

"Grandpa, you’re here so early," Zhao Yiling said with a smile as she helped Zhao Hai to the sofa to sit down.

Zhao Hai smiled fondly at his precious granddaughter, "You really should have told me, Yiling, about Mr. Mo from Jun Ao Group coming over. If it weren’t for your mother, I’d still be in the dark about it."

Ever since Zhao Hai found out that Mo Qianjue was visiting the Zhao family today, he’d been too excited to sleep the previous night.

That was the Jun Ao Group, the third largest family on China mainland.

He never expected to meet such a high-profile figure in his lifetime.

He always knew his precious granddaughter was outstanding, but he had no idea she had become so accomplished.

To think she was now acquainted with the CEO of Jun Ao Group, and moreover, he had heard that the CEO held her talents in high regard.

He even generously invested in Yiling’s ’Z Plan.’

It seemed that any future glory brought to the Zhao family’s name would be thanks to this precious granddaughter.

"Grandpa," said Zhao Yiling, sensibly massaging Zhao Hai’s shoulders, "it’s not a big deal. Mr. Mo is just coming over to visit, so there’s no need to trouble you to come here. My mom really talks too much."

"You, my child," Zhao Hai laughed, "this is a big figure from Jun Ao Group we’re talking about. Of course, we should take it seriously. Your father is away on a trip, and when Mr. Mo arrives, there will be no man of the house to welcome him. What does that look like?"

Triumphant glee shimmered in Zhao Yiling’s eyes, "Grandpa, Mr. Mo and I are already friends. He’ll have plenty of chances to come over in the future. You surely can’t come running every time, can you?"

"What did you say?" Zhao Hai’s eyes lit up as if he heard something incredible. He said excitedly, "Yiling, you weren’t joking with Grandpa just now, were you? Are you really friends with President Mo?"

Zhao Yiling gave a shy smile, "We can’t really say we’re friends, it was just a twist of fate that I saved President Mo’s life. Oh right, to repay me for saving his life, President Mo also gave me a piece of Spirit Jade, but unfortunately, I lost it." As she said this, a shadow of darkness flickered in Zhao Yiling’s eyes.

Her tone was somewhat downcast.

"What? Lost it!" Zhao Hai’s expression changed, obviously understanding the significance of the jade pendant, "Yiling, how could you just misplace something so important? Do you remember where you lost it?"

Zhao Yiling looked confused, "I had put it in my jewelry box, but it was gone when I came back from the company."

How could something in a jewelry box just disappear? If it was lost, there was only one possibility: it had been stolen.

"Did anything else go missing?" Zhao Hai continued to ask.

Zhao Yiling nodded, "A priceless Blood Jade Bracelet disappeared along with it."

"You silly child, there must have been a thief!" said Zhao Hai, frowning, "Did you report it to the police?"

"No," Zhao Yiling shook her head.

Zhao Hai’s expression changed, "How can you not report such a serious matter! I can understand you’re young and don’t know any better, but what about your mother? She’s an adult, doesn’t she know what should be done?"

Zhao Yiling said gently, "Grandpa, it’s not my mother’s fault. I stopped her from reporting it to the police."

"What?" Zhao Hai looked at Zhao Yiling with confusion, speaking earnestly, "Yiling, our Zhao family may have some assets, but we can’t afford your wastefulness. This thief, since they could steal once, they’ll surely steal again, especially from someone like you who is naïve with money."

"Grandpa," Zhao Yiling said with an expression of difficulty, "it’s not that I don’t want to report it, but... "

"But what? You’re speaking in riddles. Are you trying to kill your grandpa with worry?"

Zhao Hai, who always loved wealth as if it was his life, now felt extremely anxious upon hearing that two treasures were missing from the house.

"But," Zhao Yiling said haltingly, "Grandpa... you mustn’t get angry when I tell you this."

"Okay," Zhao Hai nodded, "Speak, Yiling. Grandpa promises not to get angry."

"Grandpa, because I saw that Blood Jade Bracelet on Sister Jin’s wrist. As the saying goes, family scandals should not be made public. Spreading this around wouldn’t reflect well on us."

Understanding, Zhao Yiling said, "Sister Jin just started her senior year of high school, when studying is most critical. I couldn’t possibly let these little things interfere with her future."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Hai’s frown deepened and he said with some confusion, "Yiling, are you sure you didn’t see it wrong? Even if Jin isn’t doing well, she wouldn’t stoop to stealing from her own family, would she?"

Zhao Yiling sighed pretentiously, "Grandpa, I hope I saw it wrong too. After all, Jin is my cousin and that Blood Jade Bracelet is unique in the whole world; how could I mistake it? And think about it, how could it be such a coincidence that right after my bracelet goes missing, Jin gets one just like it?"

His granddaughter was always sensible and clever since she was young; how could she lie?

Since she had said as much, it must have been that Chu Jin took it.

Ah, his good-for-nothing granddaughter was becoming more and more disappointing! She might have been useless before but was at least clean-handed. Now, she’d even learned to steal.

All these years, she’s been living off the Zhao family, and not only has she not repaid the Zhao family’s kindness or brought any honor to the family name, but now she’s even tarnishing the Zhao family’s reputation!

It seemed his decision to bring her back all those years ago was a mistake!

He should have let her fend for herself back then.

All these years, because of this granddaughter, he hasn’t been able to hold his head high in front of so many people—everyone knows Zhao Hai has a worthless granddaughter.

He always cherished family ties and raised her, only to be repaid like this.

The more Zhao Hai thought, the angrier he got. He struck the ground with his walking stick, "This wretched girl, she really makes me furious! I’ll break her legs today!"

Zhao Yiling’s mouth curved into a smile, soothing Zhao Hai while saying, "Grandpa, don’t be angry now. After all, they’re just material possessions. Sister Jin is young and doesn’t know any better; she’ll understand in a few

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