Fu Hong Yu had disappeared.
When Lu Chongyan learned of this, his parents had already been admitted to the hospital. The two elders were not in good health, but fortunately, his mother could move around, so Lu Chongyan did not need to provide constant care.
However, his job search was temporarily delayed.
Zhuo Ling seized the opportunity to suggest that he study on his own and then take the adult college entrance examination. Lu Chongyan thought about it for a day and did not agree. He did not want to go to college again and chose to study automotive manufacturing instead.
It was also a skill. Zhuo Ling had nothing to object to and bought him many materials, telling him to learn the basics first.
As for her, it was time for her to make another transaction with Old Master Qin.
She brought Fu Ning Yun to the Qin residence. Qin Yu Tang and the young man who had confessed his feelings to her looked at her with complex expressions. The young man wanted to ask something, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he was reprimanded by Old Master Qin.
"Miss Lu is my guest. What are you yelling about? Apologize to Miss Lu."
The young man apologized somewhat aggrievedly. Judging by the address, he was Qin Yu Tang's cousin, Old Master Qin's grandson.
"It's alright, I don't bicker with youngsters."
The young man was almost angered to death by her.
Qin Yu Tang also looked displeased.
The old man sent them away and stayed alone with Zhuo Ling for nearly half an hour. When he reappeared, he looked several years younger, just like last time.
Qin Yu Tang thought about how the maid at home had become his grandfather's lover a few days ago, and he felt inexplicably repulsed. But everything in the Qin family was still in the old man's hands, so his repulsion and opposition were useless.
They had only met alone.
He asked in a questioning tone, "What exactly did you do to my grandfather? Why has he become like this?"
"Trade secret, no comment."
"I can give you money if you want it, but my grandfather is old and can't take much more stress. You don't want him to be disgraced, do you?"
"Are you threatening me?"
Disgraced?
Qin Yu Tang was indeed threatening her, but he also detected a reverse threat in her tone, and the sense of unease in his heart intensified.
What right did she have?
"I just hope you can tell me the truth."
"So you're just curious," Zhuo Ling said with a smile. "But you've become smarter this time. It's not really a secret. I made a deal with your grandfather, exchanging merit for lifespan. He fears death, so he's enjoying it."
"You're tricking him!" This was simply preposterous.
"What did I trick him into?" Zhuo Ling was confused. "If you believe it, it's a fair transaction, mutually agreed upon. If you don't believe it, I didn't take anything from him, so what did I trick him into?"
Qin Yu Tang was successfully silenced.
Of course, he didn't believe it. Where were gods and ghosts in this world? Superstition was unreliable, all fake...
He tried to hypnotize himself, yet he couldn't help but think about the recent changes in his grandfather. He became more obsessed, and the more he thought about it, the more he couldn't help but doubt. Was it real? Was it fake?
"I have to go, Mr. Qin, goodbye."
"Don't go!"
Qin Yu Tang forced himself to put aside his grandfather's matter for the moment and negotiate with her. "I don't care if what you're saying is true or false, but I hope you won't meet my grandfather again. He doesn't have many years left, and I want him to pass away peacefully."
Zhuo Ling scoffed, "He doesn't think so."
Qin Yu Tang also knew that his grandfather had been looking for doctors, even charlatans, for years, desperately wanting to live longer.
"You can refuse."
"Why should I refuse?"
The goods had been exchanged, the money had been paid, and both parties were willing. Besides, she was not the one making the deal; it was Old Master Qin of this life and his next life. She was merely an intermediary making a profit. Sudancd.com
The negotiation failed, and Qin Yu Tang was almost angered to death.
Zhuo Ling had successfully infuriated him, and was about to leave again.
Qin Yu Tang called out to her and played his trump card.
"The young girl you brought with you, her identity is not simple, is it?"
He wasn't surprised to know about Zhuo Ling. "She's indeed not simple. Very formidable."
Zhuo Ling's unyielding attitude angered Qin Yu Tang. "You know that and still brought her out? Do you know how many people are watching her right now? If people find out you're Fu Hong Yu's person, you'll be killed as soon as you leave here!"
"I'm Fu Hong Yu's person? Who said that?" She didn't know about that.
Upon hearing this, Qin Yu Tang's angry expression slightly froze.
"I don't belong to anyone. I only make deals. If the price is sufficient, anything can be obtained: appearance, wealth, money, health, lifespan... everything."