Chapter 329

Nie Jiqing took out the selected necklace and placed it next to Ye Zhi, “This is a small token of apology from me, I hope you can accept it.”

When Nie Jiqing opened the box, Zhao Ma realised that it was the necklace that Lady Sheng Man pestered her mother for an unknowingly long amount of time. However, the Madam never gave it to her.

Unexpectedly, the Madam wanted to give Ye Zhi the necklace. She felt that she had uncovered some parts of the truth.

Ye Zhi glanced at Nie Jiqing’s posture and immediately said in a serious tone, “I can’t accept it.”

Ye Zhi only now understood why Nie Jiqing invited her over.

She guessed that it might be the first time that Nie Jiqing saw Sheng Man use the Sheng family’s power to bully others, which would explain why she felt very guilty.

Ye Zhi sighed lightly, “Mrs. Nie, you don’t have to be like this. You have helped me preside over justice and Sheng Man has also apologized to me; you don’t have to take this matter to heart anymore.”

“I won’t say anything about Sheng Man’s actions, but rest assured, no one else will know about it.”

Nie Jiqing put away the necklace with a slightly dimmed expression. She didn’t care if Sheng Man retained a good reputation. After all, you reap what you sow.

Ye Zhi was a little overwhelmed when she saw Nie Jiqing doing this. Could it be that my tone of voice was a tad too serious?

Ye Zhi took a sip of the soup that Nie Jiqing had scooped for her just now, “It’s very delicious.”

When Nie Jiqing heard what Ye Zhi said, her attention was immediately focused on the girl, “Really? Would you like to have another bowl?”

Ye Zhi immediately stopped her, “No, there’s no need.”

Nie Jiqing glanced at the dishes on the table as her eyes fell on one particular dish. She then asked with a tentative tone.

“Do you like this dish?”

Ye Zhi looked at the dish Nie Jiqing pointed to before she shook her head, “Sorry, I can’t eat it because I’m allergic to peanuts.”

Nie Jiqing’s eyes lit up— her Luoluo was allergic to peanuts since she was a child.

Nie Jiqing felt that she was one step closer towards grasping the sliver of hope and she began to inquire about Ye Zhi’s background ever so slowly.

“I have read your information on the Internet and you seem to have been adopted. I don’t know if you are in contact with your biological parents.”

Ye Zhi was stunned for a few seconds. Although she didn’t want to put her guard up against Nie Jiqing, she did not answer the question immediately.

Nie Jiqing immediately added, “I’m really sorry. Due to Sheng Man’s matter last time, I went on the Internet to check your information.”

Ye Zhi nodded but she did not answer specifically, “My adoptive parents are very good to me.”

Nie Jiqing was a little relieved at first before she tentatively said, “I saw your birthday and it seems like it hasn’t passed yet, so I want to give you a birthday present.”

Ye Zhi, “I have received your good intentions, but there’s really no need to trouble you.”

Nie Jiqing’s voice bore a slightly urgent tone, “Your birthday is May 15. Is this your real birthday? Or did your adoptive parents decide it for you?”

Luoluo’s birthday was May 10th. If Ye Zhi’s birthday could match up with that, she could confirm most of the facts.

Although Ye Zhi felt that Nie Jiqing had asked in a way that was a little too detailed, she answered seriously.

“It’s my real birthday.”

Ye Zhi inherited the memory of the original owner, but even the original owner didn’t know what her own birthday was. She was too young when she was abducted and many things have been forgotten.