Rebirth as the Richest Woman in the World
Chapter 265 Reunion (first update)

Chapter 265: 265 Reunion (first update)

Zhou Ru’s face clearly showed her gratitude.

It did not seem feigned.

Song Shiqin, having been in the military for many years, was especially skilled at reading people’s expressions and words. He could tell that the gratitude on Zhou Ru’s face was genuine.

"Oh, so she’s Master Chu," Song Shiqin nodded thoughtfully, a hint of doubt in his voice, "I’ve heard people say that Master Chu’s prophecies are incredibly accurate, and she can predict life and death. But looking at this young girl, who’s only seventeen or eighteen, can she really have such great abilities?"

"Yes, of course. Mr. Song, don’t be fooled by Master Chu’s young age—she has real talent. Not only is she accurate in her prophecies, but she’s also kindhearted; she’s a rare good person." Zhou Ru absolutely trusted Chu Jin.

If not for Chu Jin, she would have already been an unclaimed corpse by now.

Moreover, the night she returned from her divination, someone anonymously sent her over a dozen bags of dog food, along with other daily necessities like grain and rice.

Although the gifts were sent anonymously, she knew they must have come from Master Chu.

At that time, apart from Master Chu, nobody else knew about her plight.

Song Shiqin frowned slightly, not quite understanding why Zhou Ru trusted Chu Jin so deeply.

Could she really have some sort of prophetic ability?

"Mr. Song, don’t be skeptical. I’m an old person and wouldn’t deceive you. Master Chu really does have a gift," Zhou Ru saw through Song Shiqin’s thoughts and continued, "I know you young people don’t believe in these things and advocate science, but there are things that just because you don’t believe in them doesn’t mean they don’t exist..."

Before Zhou Ru could finish her sentence, a young woman’s voice rang through the air, "Mom?"

The voice was clear and gentle, imbued with warmth and confusion.

"You are?... Xinci!" Zhou Ru stood up excitedly, looking towards the newcomer, her face filled with disbelief. At that moment, she even thought she was hallucinating.

Even after more than a decade, Zhou Ru recognized the girl in front of her at first glance.

Her heart was filled with joy, yet also with sorrow.

"Mom!" Chen Xinci’s eyes reddened in an instant. She took three steps in two and rushed forward to embrace Zhou Ru, choking out, "Mom, I’ve finally found you."

Her voice was tinged with tears, but more than that, it was filled with the excitement of a long-awaited reunion.

The mother and daughter held each other and wept.

They had clearly forgotten that there was another person present.

Reunion scenes are always touching, but Song Shiqin’s stern face showed no excess emotion. His mind kept echoing that phrase, "...The world is vast and mysterious, things that cannot be explained by science are even more numerous, I hope Mr. Song doesn’t hold any prejudice against certain professions."

Her voice was clear and contained a certain special magic, the graceful sound flowing like spring water.

It lingered in his mind, refusing to dissipate.

Could it be that, as she said, there are mysterious forces in the mysterious world?

And that sentence from Zhou Ru just now, "But some things don’t cease to exist just because you don’t believe in them."

Song Shiqin stared blankly at the cup of water in front of him, his thoughts drifting far away.

After a while, the mother and daughter’s emotions gradually settled.

Zhou Ru looked her daughter over from head to toe, and finally sighed with emotion, "It’s been more than a decade, our Xinci has grown tall and become beautiful..." The slight redness in her eyes shimmered with relief.

"Mom, you’ve aged." Chen Xinci gently brushed the stray hairs behind Zhou Ru’s ear, her tone full of heartache.

She didn’t know what had happened in these past years to turn a once capable and beautiful woman into her current visage.

In her memory, her mother was always the most beautiful.

But now, her beautiful mother’s back had become bent, the wrinkles on her face had deepened, and though she was just in her forties, her hair had already begun to gray.

Her face was filled with the hardships and trials of time.

No matter what she had become, her mother was still the one she loved most.

Zhou Ru smiled gently, "Silly child, you’ve all grown up, how could mom not age? Stop standing there like a fool, come sit down."

With that, Zhou Ru pulled Chen Xinci down to sit on the chair.

Chen Xinci only then noticed the tall figure sitting at the edge of the table.

Although he just sat there, doing nothing, not even casting her a glance, Chen Xinci still faintly felt an invisible pressure.

This man had an incredibly powerful presence.

Chen Xinci turned her gaze to Song Shiqin, "Mom, who is this?"

"Oh," Zhou Ru hurriedly responded, "This is Mr. Song, a distinguished guest of your mother’s."

Song Shiqin also snapped back to the present and nodded politely towards Chen Xinci, "Hello."

Chen Xinci’s features were exceptionally striking, her skin smooth as porcelain, with fine brows and red lips, and a pair of eyes like jewels—dark and bright. Her nose was high and prominent. She was a classic beauty, and the rare kind at that. Most people seeing her for the first time would invariably show a hint of awe in their eyes.

But this man was an exception; his gaze calmly moved over her without a flicker of emotion in his deep, dark eyes.

Chen Xinci also smiled politely, "Hello."

That was the end of their conversation. The two exchanged no further words, and soon after, Song Shiqin stood up and bid farewell to Zhou Ru, "Thank you for your hospitality today, Madam Zhou. I won’t disturb you and your daughter’s reunion any longer, goodbye."

Zhou Ru picked up a paper box from the side and followed him out, "It was just a cup of water, Mr. Song. You’re too kind."

Song Shiqin took the paper box and strode toward the door.

Just as Song Shiqin reached the door, he brushed past a young woman, her strong perfume scent causing him to frown slightly.

Inside the house.

Chen Xinci took the glass of water Zhou Ru handed her and asked, "Mom, how did you move here? After I returned home, I found our old place and learned that it had been demolished. It took me a long time to find your new address. By the way, where are dad, brother, and sister? Why haven’t I seen them?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xinci looked around the room.

Zhou Ru let out a wry laugh, "That’s a long story. I’ll tell you everything when we have time."

"Alright," knowing Zhou Ru might have her difficulties, Chen Xinci thoughtfully squeezed her hand.

"Mom, I’ve come to see you."

The voice arrived before the person did.

At the sound, both mother and daughter instinctively looked towards the door, only to see a woman with heavy makeup and a green dress walking in.

Her makeup was thick, and her hair was styled in the most fashionable big wavy curls, dyed a bright yellow from its original black. The mature style made it difficult to ascertain her actual age.

Zhou Ru excitedly stood up, somewhat surprised, "Qi Qi, what brings you here?"

It had been more than half a year since she had fallen out with her family and last seen her daughter.

She thought her daughter would never forgive her, but unexpectedly, one day she came to visit.

Sun Qi Qi placed her bags on the floor and laughed, "Look at what you’re saying. I’m your own daughter; I missed you, so I came to see you. Don’t tell me you’re not happy to see me?"

Zhou Ru immediately embraced Sun Qi Qi, "You’ve lost weight, Qi Qi, you’ve lost weight. How are your dad, your brother, and your sister-in-law doing? I heard your sister-in-law is pregnant, is that true?"

Hearing this, Chen Xinci involuntarily frowned.

Sun Qi Qi patted Zhou Ru’s back, "Don’t worry, they are all fine. My sister-in-law is indeed pregnant, three months along now. She’s at home resting. She was supposed to come with me today, but thinking of all the dogs here, it wouldn’t be good for the baby, so she didn’t come."

Sun Qi Qi glanced at Chen Xinci and continued, "Hey, Mom, who is she?"

"Sister, long time no see." Chen Xinci took the initiative to greet Sun Qi Qi.

Sun Qi Qi frowned slightly, her tone less than friendly, "You’re Chen Xinci? When did you come back?"

Chen Xinci smiled faintly, "Yes, it’s me. You’ve changed a lot over the years, sister."

"Who’s your sister?" Sun Qi Qi gave Chen Xinci a look filled with hostility, "I only have one brother, since when do I have a sister!"

Why did Chen Xinci choose to return just when her mother won the lottery?

It was clear she was after her mother’s money.

Such an unscrupulous person!

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