Chapter 199: Chapter 199 - 199: With grace like the dawn, a visage so striking, In beauty and poise, mirrors Si Fuqing (3)

Translator: _Min

The old man had long told her that growing miraculous herbs from ordinary plants was a true mark of mastery, far beyond just cultivating rare and exotic herbs.

Holding a ginseng root, Si Fuqing fell into contemplation.

This was… farming?

Farmers, those who cultivate the land.

Herbalists, also cultivators of the land.

Alright, there wasn’t much difference, after all.

Si Fuqing didn’t inquire further, simply smiling warmly: “Thank you, Ningning. You’re always so good to me.”

“It’s just returning the favor,” Jiang Changning said. “That hand cream you gave me was very effective. It must have been expensive, right?”

“It was alright,” Si Fuqing replied nonchalantly, “just a bit troublesome to make. I have a few more jars; I’ll give them all to you.” Jiang Changning didn’t hesitate to accept them.

“We’re heading to MO City the day after tomorrow,” Jiang Changning mentioned with a frown. “I have the tickets. The company asked for leave on your behalf for the show, but you don’t have to go. People online might talk.” Frequent leaves for other activities were frowned upon by any production team.

Tianle Media’s actions were meant to tarnish Si Fuqing’s reputation further, making it seem like she wasn’t dedicated to her duties.

But surprisingly, the show’s producer approved immediately, as long as Si Fuqing returned before the third performance.

After all, the show’s popularity largely depended on her.

“Let’s go, a trip to MO City would be nice,” Si Fuqing made an OK gesture. “But I need to inform my boss first.”

MO City, the capital of Central Plains, was also a major international city. Although the three aristocratic families rarely made public appearances, the city’s lord was from the MO family.

She could also use the trip to look for some mechanical traps and hidden weapons.

“Alright,” Jiang Changning stood up. “I’ll leave you be, then. See you the morning after tomorrow.”

Si Fuqing waved goodbye.

After resting for a while, she went to the dance room to hand over the new training plan to Xie Yu and record the dance routine for the upcoming performance.

Lying around until six, Si Fuqing left work on time.

However, at five o’clock, the Pei family was already waiting outside.

Seeing Pei Mengzhi, Si Fuqing glanced at him, “You’re here again? Your danger has been resolved, and I received your payment. You don’t know me anymore.” “How could that be!” Pei Mengzhi was anxious. “Teacher Si, I can pay more.”

“No need,” Si Fuqing pushed her bike away.

“I’m Pei Mengzhi’s father, Pei Yan.”

“Hello,” Si Fuqing nodded indifferently, showing no extra emotion.

In Lin City’s business circles, Pei Yan was among the top echelon, shrewd and seasoned. Other families’ heirs and heiresses would be nervous around him.

But facing Si Fuqing, it was Pei Yan who seemed restrained.

“Teacher Si, my Jiannei has troubled you,” Pei Yan bowed deeply. “I know it’s late to apologize, but I must thank you for saving my unworthy son.”

Pei Mengzhi quickly interjected: “Dad, how can you use ‘Jiannei’ to describe mom? That’s too much!”

Lately, his mother had been critical of everything about him, and he hoped his father’s visit would divert some of her criticism.

“Learn some manners!” Mrs. Pei scolded. ‘”Jiannei’ refers to your father’s self-reference! Not even knowing our own ancestral knowledge, how did I give birth to such a good-for-nothing with only a pretty face!”

Pei Mengzhi: “…”

His attempt to shift the blame failed, attracting even more ire.

Pei Yan, somewhat embarrassed, glared at Pei Mengzhi and had Mrs. Pei present a finely crafted rosewood box.

“Teacher Si, these are our family’s heirloom jades,” Pei Yan said respectfully.

“You saved Mengzhi; please accept this as our gratitude.”

“No wonder, even though it was a certain-death situation, your family managed to hold on until now,” Si Fuqing raised an eyebrow. “Your ancestors had some skills to find such jades.”

Pei Mengzhi tried hard to see what was special about the cold jade pieces, but failed to discern anything noteworthy.

“Teacher Si isn’t a superficial person, so offering money would have been an insult,” Pei Yan expressed his admiration. “Your magnanimity is something I could never match.”

Si Fuqing:

No, she wasn’t above material interests. She quite liked money.

“Saving your son cost me five million, so consider these ancient jades as my fee for helping your family,” Si Fuqing said coolly. ‘Mrs. Pei has already apologized online, and I don’t hold a grudge. Your house’s Feng Shui layout was affecting people’s temperaments.”

Mrs. Pei breathed a sigh of relief, “Thank you, Teacher Si!”

At that moment, Pei Yan’s phone rang. He answered and his expression immediately change, “What? Okay, I understand, I’m on my way.” Mrs. Pei was anxious, as she quickly followed with a question, “What’s going

“The company has completely shut down,” Pei Yan inhaled deeply. “Teacher Si, impressive.”

The Pei family business had collapsed in less than five days, as predicted.

“There’s a meeting within the Pei family, ” Pei Yan said, pressing his lips together. “They’re probably going to impeach me as chairman and elect a new one. We must go there now.”

“They’re using such despicable methods against us and still have the nerve to impeach you,” Mrs. Pei said angrily. “Let’s go!”

As they were about to excuse themselves, Si Fuqing looked up, “Wait, I’ll come along. ”

Twenty minutes later, the four arrived at the Pei Corporation building.

Pei Mengzhi was about to follow them inside but was stopped.

“What are you doing?” Mrs. Pei glared at him. “Stay outside. There’s a café over there. Go have a drink and don’t cause trouble.”

Pei Mengzhi: “…”

Fine, he was used to it.

On the eighteenth floor.

The conference room was packed.

When Pei Yan entered, all eyes turned to him.

“Pei Yan, you’ve finally returned from abroad,” an elder spoke coldly, with a hint of mockery. “The company in the country have collapsed, and you’re still in the mood to secure deals overseas.”

Pei Yan smiled calmly and responded, “Uncle Qi.”

“Big Brother, Big Sister, since when does an outsider get to attend such an important Pei family meeting?” Pei Xu frowned upon seeing Si Fuqing. “Even if she’s your future daughter-in-law, she has no right to be here!”

Pei Yan’s expression changed, with seriousness in his tone, he said, “Pei Xu, watch your words! Don’t offend her!” Future daughter-in-law?

Would he dare?

“What’s the matter? Who is she to make you so anxious?” Pei Xu sneered lightly. “Offend someone? Who is she to scare me?”

“Where’s security? Come here and remove all irrelevant people!” Si Fuqing sat down, her gaze calm and steady, “I am Si Fuqing..”