The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot

Chapter 150: Chapter 150: Fortune-telling Fee

After quite some time, Li Jingming hesitantly started, “Xiao Xue, it takes the person who tied the bell to untie it. If you want the academy to be lenient, you will have to address the root of the issue.”

“You mean—” Shen Yixue’s eyes flickered with understanding, “I should go and find Zhong Niangyao?”

Li Jingming nodded, “The other person involved in this incident is Zhong Niangyao. If she is willing to let it go, then the academy probably won’t be too harsh.”

“Okay,” Shen Yixue nodded, “I will go find Nianyao tomorrow. Even if I have to kneel, I will beg for her forgiveness.”

She did not want to meet Zhong Niangyao at all, and even less did she want to see her face. But, just as Li Jingming had said, that was her only chance. Only if Zhong Niangyao was willing to forgive her, would the school not impose a severe punishment on her.

If the school were to give her a significant demerit this time, it would be a great stain on her future. She absolutely could not allow such a stain to mark her life.

After finishing discussing the matter, the two of them started exchanging sweet words, and the atmosphere grew even more ambiguous.

Shen Yixue seemed somewhat ill at ease. She stood up, saying she was going to pour some tea for Li Jingming.

Soon, Shen Yixue came over with a cup of water, but just as she was approaching Li Jingming, she suddenly seemed to trip over something, almost falling.

Seeing this, Li Jingming quickly stood up and barely caught Shen Yixue.

However, at the same time, the water cup in Shen Yixue’s hand dropped directly onto Li Jingming, soaking his clothes.

“Ah, Jingming, your clothes are all wet.”

Shen Yixue hurriedly picked up a towel nearby and started wiping Li Jingming’s body.

Li Jingming abruptly caught Shen Yixue’s hand, his tone somewhat low, “Xiao Xue, stop moving.”

Shen Yixue suddenly looked up, her eyes bewildered.

Seeing her like this, Li Jingming felt a heat surge through his body and, unable to control himself, leaned down and kissed her.

After that, everything seemed naturally justified.

At this moment, Zhong Niangyao had no idea that Shen Yixue was planning to come and bother her. She was still setting up her stall by the Tongtian Bridge, with the familiar table and chairs, and her sign for three fortunes daily.

Both Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong already knew of her abilities, so now she no longer needed to hide when setting up her stall.

Zhong Niangyao’s reputation had spread in the area, with many people wanting to have their fortunes told. However, today, she had not encountered a single destined person.

Those who hadn’t had their fortunes told, although not pleased, said nothing. After all, Zhong Niangyao’s skills were well known, and they did not dare to offend her lightly.

Just when Zhong Niangyao was feeling somewhat bored, a somewhat familiar figure sat down on the chair opposite her.

Looking up, Zhong Niangyao put down her phone and smiled slightly, “Here today to pay the fortune-telling fee?”

“Yes, Master,” Diao Keying said with a hearty laugh. “Thanks to your help, I was able to secure such a large sum at my divorce. Now, I feel as if I’ve been reborn. I owe it all to you!”

After finishing, she pulled out a check from her bag, placed it on the table, and pushed it towards Zhong Niangyao.

At this moment, Diao Keying had lost her previously downtrodden and defeated demeanor, appearing much younger. She had already divorced, claiming a large portion of her ex-husband’s assets, and had given up on her ungrateful son. She seemed to have shed all her burdens and appeared exceptionally relaxed and at ease.

Zhong Niangyao glanced at the check and was somewhat surprised.

One hundred thousand yuan, a generous amount indeed. However, she felt she truly deserved it. After all, she had saved a life. Moreover, she planned to donate at least half of the money to charity.

After pocketing the check, Zhong Niangyao looked at Diao Keying sitting opposite her and asked, “What do you plan to do next?”

Diao Keying smiled as she replied, “I haven’t decided yet. But with the large amount of property I got from the divorce, I won’t have financial troubles for a while. So, for now, I want to take some time to rest and reflect, then decide what to do next.”

“I’ve been a housewife for many years, with my life revolving around my husband and child. Now, I want to live well for myself.”

Zhong Niangyao looked intently at Diao Keying for a while before withdrawing her gaze, then said, “If you don’t have other plans, I suggest you head south, especially to Jiangnan Water Town. You might find unexpected rewards!”

Hearing Zhong Niangyao’s words, Diao Keying was moved.

She had indeed been planning to travel but hadn’t decided where to go. Now she had made up her mind to go to Suzhou and Hangzhou.

After thanking her again, Diao Keying left.

Watching Diao Keying’s departing figure, Zhong Niangyao felt a sense of comfort, probably the merit she had earned from saving Diao Keying!

Soon after Diao Keying had left, Zhong Niangyao’s phone rang.

Checking the caller ID, she still picked up, “Zhao Xuanglang, you better have a good reason for calling, or else, I’ll slaughter you.”

“Boss, please don’t hang up.” The voice on the other end was a bit urgent. “I really have something important. It’s actually my aunt who needs your help. When will you be free to meet? It’s too complex to explain over the phone.”

“Address, I’m coming now.”

Zhao Xuanglang quickly gave her an address.

About half an hour later, Zhong Niangyao arrived by taxi at an upscale villa area, stopped in front of one of the villas, got out, and walked in.

“Boss, you’re here!”

Zhao Xuanglang led Zhong Niangyao inside.

Upon entering, Zheng Niangyao saw Mrs. Zhao sitting there.

Beside Mrs. Zhao was another woman, similar in age and looks.

“Nianyao, you’ve arrived!” Mrs. Zhao stood up, greeted her warmly, then introduced, “This is my sister—Wu Qiong. You can call her Aunt Qiong.”

“Xiaoqiong, this is the master I told you about who saved Xiao Lang. Don’t be fooled by her youth; her skills are profound! If it weren’t for her, Xiao Lang might not even be alive. So, she can certainly solve your problem.”