The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 456 - Chapter 456 Chapter 456 Prudent Words and Cautious Deeds

Chapter 456: Chapter 456 Prudent Words and Cautious Deeds Chapter 456: Chapter 456 Prudent Words and Cautious Deeds “Tongtong, this is Miss Zhong Niangyao.” Guan Liu wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and introduced, “She’s here to help you. With her here, you’ll surely get well very soon.”

Looking at the almost same-aged Zhong Niangyao in front of her, Chu Tong, although not quite convinced, still tried to smile at Zhong Niangyao and greeted, “Hello, it’s nice to meet you.”

Watching Chu Tong, who seemed weak but was still trying to smile, Zhong Niangyao also smiled and nodded, then spoke, “Don’t worry, I will do my best to help you.”

Unlike the impostor Shen Yixue, this girl named Chu Tong clearly had a kind heart. Despite having experienced many hardships in life, she still managed to maintain an optimistic spirit. How could anyone not like such a person!

It was her–upon seeing such a Chu Tong, even she couldn’t help but feel a hint of fondness. This was indeed a rare good girl; it was just unfortunate that she had fallen on hard times and faced so many trials in life.

“Alright, let’s not talk too much about other things,” Old Sir Chu interjected, looking at Chu Tong, “Tongtong, your illness this time is not just a simple physical issue, but someone has ‘life borrowed’ from you.”

“Life borrowing?”

Chu Tong had never even heard of such a term, and she was very surprised, “What is life borrowing?”

“Life borrowing, as the name implies, is borrowing your lifespan,” Zhong Niangyao explained directly, “Your lifespan has been borrowed by someone, so your vitality is continuously draining away, entering into another person’s body. If we don’t find the person who borrowed your life soon, you won’t be able to survive.”

Hearing this, Chu Tong was utterly shocked, as it completely overturned her worldview that had always been scientific. Now, the words from the girl in front of her sounded absolutely fantastical.

Especially given that this girl looked about her age, yet uttered such unbelievable things; moreover, seeing the expressions of trust from her family around her, with not a hint of doubt, made Chu Tong begin to doubt herself. Was she being overly alarmed?

Lu Yichen, who had been silent at the side, showed a flicker of displeasure in his eyes when he looked at Chu Tong. It was probably because he disliked anyone distrusting Zhong Niangyao.

However, since Chu Tong, though doubtful, hadn’t voiced her suspicions and hadn’t shown any contempt–just plain distrust–Lu Yichen, despite his dissatisfaction, made no move.

Chu Tong, leaning against the bedhead, couldn’t help but shiver, but she didn’t think much of it, just wondering if it was some new problem with her body making her feel cold.

“Don’t believe it?”

Zhong Niangyao asked this while her face showed no sign of anger; she continued patiently, “I know you might be skeptical, but this is the truth, unchangeable.”

“And what’s most important now, is to quickly find the one who did the life borrowing and take back your lifespan. Otherwise, your vitality will be stolen away in the next few days. By then, it will truly be too late.”

After looking at her family, Chu Tong finally believed, and turned to Zhong Niangyao, “I understand, I believe you. Whatever you need me to do, I am bound to cooperate.”

She now was determined to survive. She had only just reunited with her parents and family; she didn’t want to die. She wanted to spend good times with her family and feel the warmth of home.

“Now think carefully, have you picked up any strange items or received any unusual gifts?” Zhong Niangyao’s face grew serious, “Anything you find odd, just mention it. Because even the smallest thing could be related.”

After trying hard to remember, Chu Tong’s face scrunched up as if she was trying to squeeze it into a bun, but she still couldn’t come up with anything, so she could only helplessly shake her head, “Miss Zhong, I really can’t remember. And I’m sure that I haven’t picked up anything recently, nor has anyone given me any gifts.”

After Chu Tong’s response, Zhong Niangyao’s brows furrowed slightly, her eyes squinted slightly, then she continued to inquire, “What about the people around you? Has anyone acted strangely, have they given you anything? It could be something small but unusual.”

“Yes! Tongtong, please think carefully!” Guan Liu’s voice carried a trace of urgency, but she tried to restrain her emotions for fear of affecting Chu Tong, “This is no small matter; it’s about your life, so you must think clearly.”

Chu Tong nodded, then started recalling earnestly. After a while, her expression became a bit strange.

“Chu Tong, did you think of something?” Chu Xu, with sharp eyes, caught the change and urged, “Come on, tell us!”

“But–” Chu Tong’s face showed hesitation, “I don’t know if it’s related or not?”

Having grown up in such an environment, she was used to being cautious with her words. She knew well the price of misspeaking was a brutal beating. Thus, unless she was certain, she dared not speak carelessly. Even now, after being reunited with her biological parents, such a habit wasn’t easily changed.

“Whether it’s related or not, just say it!” Chu Xu became a bit anxious, “Right now, we can’t ignore any possibility.”

“Exactly,” Zhong Niangyao nodded, “Just speak, and we’ll judge if it’s related.”

Chu Ciwen and Guan Liu, while quiet, also showed encouraging looks.

Seeing Chu Tong’s timid demeanor, they felt deeply pained. They knew that their daughter’s current state was inseparable from the environment she grew up in. Originally, their daughter could have grown up in a wealthy family, becoming someone who spoke and acted boldly. However, due to their negligence in the past, their daughter ended up growing up in such conditions, and they were to blame.

Now their greatest wish was for their daughter to get better. In the future, they were determined to make it up to her. Thus, finding the cause was their most pressing task.

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