Rebirth as the Richest Woman in the World
Chapter 359 (Fourth Watch)

Chapter 359: 359 (Fourth Watch)

"Xinran, I believe you!" Mo Qingyi closed the exercise book, her expression serious, "I heard our homeroom teacher say that the day after tomorrow afternoon our school will be hosting a celebration, and there will be a TV station coming to interview. Why don’t we use this opportunity to expose her true face?"

Miao Xinran wore a troubled look, "But right now, no one is willing to believe us..."

Mo Qingyi narrowed her eyes, a glint of light passing through them as a plan formed in her heart, "Daring to impersonate my brother Jin, I won’t let her get away with it! Let’s go collect evidence right now, then expose her lies publicly." With those words, she stood up directly.

Hearing Mo Qingyi speak like this, Miao Xinran immediately found her backbone, "Okay, Qingyi, I’ll follow your lead." She got up and followed behind Mo Qingyi.

The two of them left the milk tea shop together, their figures disappearing into the twilight.

As the lights started to come on, the night in Capital City seemed exceptionally peaceful.

The next morning.

Because she had to return to Capital City today, Chu Jin got up early, freshened up, and then walked out of the house.

As soon as she opened the door, she saw Dai Yu kneeling outside.

Dai Yu was still wearing that plain long robe, her head bowing to the ground, carrying a bunch of thorns on her back, the fresh red blood having already stained the plain robe.

—Offering a token of penance?

Chu Jin’s lips curled coldly, and without paying her any attention, walked around her and headed outside.

"Sister, I know I was wrong, please forgive me," Dai Yu clutched at Chu Jin’s legs, tears streaming down her face, looking somewhat pale.

Chu Jin chuckled lightly, her gaze cold as she looked down at Dai Yu, "Stop calling me sister. It makes you a hypocrite, and it sickens me to hear it. Considering that you once saved my life, I’ll let bygones be bygones for what happened last time. From now on, we’re even."

There was no need to show any courtesy to someone like Dai Yu, who was outwardly pure but inwardly malicious.

Dai Yu and Lu Yan were of the same ilk, the type that could deceive you out of everything, even your life, if you weren’t careful.

In her past life, she had been foolish once; in this life, she would not make the same mistake again.

A look of genuine repentance on her face, Dai Yu, with tears streaking down, pleaded, "Sister, I really know I was wrong. If you don’t forgive me, I’ll kneel here and won’t get up until you do."

"Then you might as well kneel here for the rest of your life," replied Chu Jin indifferently.

Her clear voice was devoid of any emotion, slightly cold.

At those words, Dai Yu cried even harder, her pitiful look of ’a beauty in distress’ would have evoked pity from anyone who saw her.

"Sister, I’m truly sorry. Please forgive me for being young..." Dai Yu continued to beg desperately.

Young?

Does being young mean you can get away with murder without facing the law?

"Sorry," said Chu Jin coldly as she pulled back her leg, turned around, and without looking back, said, "I don’t have time to play your games right now. Do as you wish."

"Sister..." Dai Yu crawled a few steps forward while kneeling, looking forlorn.

Her demeanour was as low as dust, yet Chu Jin’s figure grew farther and farther away, her back straight, showing no signs of softening at all.

In Dai Yu’s downcast eyes, a vicious glint flashed.

She had thought that by admitting her faults proactively, given Chu Jin’s seemingly gentle and gullible nature, she would be forgiven quickly.

She hadn’t expected Chu Jin to be so unforgiving.

It seemed that she had underestimated her opponent.

Dai Yu narrowed her eyes slightly, wiped the tears from her face, and stood up, heading in another direction.

Since she had already seen through her, there was no point in continuing the act.

After all, there was plenty of time in the future.

Chu Jin hadn’t gone far when she was approached by a young man with a shaved head, a smile on his face, and a familiar tone, "Brother Jin."

Is this... Xiao Qingzhi?

Chu Jin was taken aback for a moment before she realized that the shaved head young man before her was Xiao Qingzhi.

In the golden morning light, his shiny bald head was particularly striking.

This look made Xiao Qingzhi appear even more sunny and handsome.

A bald head really was the only standard to test a handsome man.

Feeling Chu Jin’s examining gaze, Xiao Qingzhi scratched his head somewhat sheepishly, "Brother Jin, do I look ugly like this?"

"It’s fine," Chu Jin replied indifferently, withdrawing her gaze before continuing, "Do you need me for something?"

Relieved by Chu Jin’s response, Xiao Qingzhi said, "Mr. Mo and your master are already waiting for you in the front hall. They sent me to fetch you."

Chu Jin nodded slightly, "Alright, lead the way."

"Brother Jin, follow me this way," Xiao Qingzhi turned and walked ahead.

The two of them chatted intermittently along the way.

Through this conversation, Chu Jin learned that Xiao Qingzhi was only 17 years old this year. Having been an orphan since childhood, he was begging on the streets at the age of eight when he was taken in by Elder Xu Kong, who was traveling through the human realm. He grew up on the mountain and, it seemed, longed for the outside world.

Elder Xu Kong had a rule: all disciples could only leave the mountain after turning 18 and were not to have contact with the outside world before then.

"So you are a year younger than Dai Yu?" Chu Jin raised an eyebrow slightly.

If he was younger than Dai Yu, then why did he call her "junior sister"?

Understanding the implication of her words, Xiao Qingzhi explained, "Because all the brothers on the mountain call her ’little junior sister’, and besides, she’s the only girl up here, so we all dote on her quite a bit."

Chu Jin nodded gently.

Dai Yu was lucky, yet also unlucky.

Too much indulgence could lead to arrogance; the extreme of anything is bound to provoke a contrary reaction.

The two of them proceeded to the front hall, one following the other. Mo Zhixuan and Elder Xu Kong were seated in the main seat, whispering something to each other.

When Chu Jin arrived, Elder Xu Kong stopped talking and quickly got up, expressing his concern, "Miss Chu is here. How are you feeling? Have you recovered?"

In these past days, he had realized that instead of trying to please the thousand-year-old iceberg that was Mo Zhixuan, it was better to take a shortcut and try to win Chu Jin’s favor.

Chu Jin smiled faintly, her voice clear and melodious, "Thank you for your concern, Elder Xu Kong. I am feeling much better."

She didn’t have a good impression of Elder Xu Kong at this point.

Perhaps her amnesia was related to him, after all, someone had forcefully stripped her of her memories.

"That’s good to hear, that’s good to hear. By the way, why didn’t Dai Yu come with you?" Elder Xu Kong seemed puzzled.

Apologizing with a branch in hand was a suggestion he had made to Dai Yu.

After all, once Dai Yu left the mountain, she would need the support of Mo Zhixuan and others; it was always better to turn hostility into friendship.

"Master, I’m here," Dai Yu walked in with a smile brimming across her face, just as Elder Xu Kong finished speaking.

She had changed into a clean robe, and her smile was still as innocent as ever as she turned to Chu Jin, "Sister, you left so quickly, I almost didn’t catch up with you." Her tone was familiar, her demeanor natural, as if nothing had happened.

Chu Jin’s lips curved slightly, but the coldness in her eyes intensified, and the dimple at the corner of her mouth deepened, "I told you, don’t call me ’sister’ anymore. It makes me sick to hear it."

Her voice was not loud, but not soft either, perfectly audible to everyone in the room.

The air became very still and somewhat awkward.

Normally, the two of them were expected to display a deep sisterly bond, but contrary to expectations, Chu Jin bluntly returned with such a remark.

The smile on Dai Yu’s face instantly froze, then quickly returned to normal; her eyes reddened slightly as she bit her lip, looking pitifully towards Elder Xu Kong for help.

Elder Xu Kong could not ignore his disciple’s distress; he cleared his throat, stood up, took Dai Yu by the wrist, and approached Chu Jin and Mo Zhixuan, "Miss Chu, Mr. Mo, now that Dai Yu will be leaving the mountain, I entrust her to your care. She is young and may have some character flaws; please be indulgent with her in the future."

Mo Zhixuan had already discussed taking Dai Yu down the mountain with her the previous night, so Chu Jin showed no surprise.

Chu Jin nodded slightly, her tone somewhat cool, "Please rest assured, Elder Xu Kong. I always distinguish clearly between kindness and grudge. As long as Miss Dai behaves herself, I assure you I will not trouble her unnecessarily."

A gentleman does not make promises lightly, but once he does, he does not go back on his word.

After all, Elder Xu Kong had once saved her life.

But if Dai Yu’s nature remained unchanged in the future, Chu Jin would not show leniency either.

Elder Xu Kong also detected the meaning in Chu Jin’s words and said with a bow, "Rest assured, Miss Chu. Although Dai Yu can be a little mischievous, her nature is really good."

Chu Jin’s expression was indifferent, "I hope so."

After bidding farewell to Elder Xu Kong, Chu Jin and Mo Zhixuan left the mountain peak with Dai Yu.

At the foot of the mountain lay a long river; to leave this place, they would need to take a boat.

Fortunately, Elder Xu Kong was prepared, and as soon as the three of them descended, there was a ferryman waiting for them.

It was a very simple wooden boat; the ferryman was also dressed plainly, looking as if truly severed from the world.

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