The former was Wen Min, and the latter was Jiang Jiayi.
However, Jiang Jiayi's appearance had completely changed, possessing more charm and maturity than before, with an indescribable aura in her every move.
At this moment, she was completely unrecognizable from her past self. Those who didn't know her would think she was a beautiful young woman who looked younger than her age.
Very special, yet incredibly captivating.
"Jiayi, I never expected we'd have the chance to collaborate again," Wen Min said with a smile, her voice tinged with emotion.
"I'm not Jiayi anymore, I'm He Qing," He Qing replied, a smile playing on her lips, her radiant features now exuding a beauty that was simply breathtaking.
Wen Min was momentarily captivated and chuckled, "The doctor Ge Gong found for you is truly skilled, I'm almost tempted to get a little work done myself."
"Sister Min is joking," He Qing smiled, her eyes sparkling with an boundless radiance.
Once, she was Jiang Jiayi, who had a crush on Jin Ye. It wasn't so much a crush as a desire to conquer Jin Ye.
She approached Jin Ye by becoming Su Ding's friend, disrupting their relationship and creating a rift between them. But to her surprise, Jin Ye eventually saw through her.
She had been utterly defeated.
However, she refused to admit defeat. She pulled every string she could, found connections, and sought out Wen Min.
From Wen Min, she obtained the mother-child Gu and gave it to Shao Lin, using Shao Lin as a medium to entangle the child in their schemes, stubbornly determined to separate Jin Ye and Su Ding.
Yet, a great fire consumed her home.
Her father, because of her, had offended Jin Ye and was forced to leave Jiang City. As a result, she was disfigured.
Jin Ye, how cruel you are! You set fire to my home to make Su Ding smile!
"Even if you didn't love me, you shouldn't have destroyed me."
"Destroyed my face, ruined my life, demolished my family..."
This hatred fueled her to endure plastic surgery that most people couldn't bear.
Fortunately, the surgery was a great success. She recovered and was arranged by Ge Gong to learn the art of disguise. From then on, she became someone else, a woman named He Qing.
Thus, she began to wait for an opportunity to return, an opportunity for revenge.
Finally, she received the summons.
Ge Gong was dead, Wen Min was her master, and her revenge plan was about to begin.
"What about Shao Lin, aren't we bringing her over?" He Qing asked doubtfully.
After all, Shao Lin was Ge Gong's daughter, and Wen Min, who deeply loved Ge Gong, should have protected Shao Lin. At the very least, when Su Ding was pregnant and imprisoned by them, Wen Min had spared no effort to help Shao Lin.
Furthermore, a portion of Ge Gong's assets likely belonged to Shao Lin.
Of course, this was merely her speculation.
Wen Min, however, shook her head. "If Jin Ye and Su Ding didn't want her to live, Shao Lin would have been dead long ago during our absence from Jiang City. Besides, she's carrying Jin Ye's child; even a tiger doesn't eat its cubs."
"That's not necessarily true."
He Qing's expression shifted slightly, and she said coldly, "Jin Ye is not as upright as he appears."
At least, she would never forgive him for setting fire to her home!
Wen Min glanced at her, saying nothing. After a moment, she added, "Let's wait a little longer. We don't need to rush Shao Lin. Let's wait until after the child is born."
Just then, the sound of a baby crying echoed from within the room.
Wen Min instinctively stood up, placing her wine glass on the table. "He Qing, let's call it a day. You have to leave for Qingfeng Temple early tomorrow morning, so get some rest."
With that, she prepared to leave.
He Qing didn't want to overstay her welcome. She smiled and turned to leave.
As she departed, a hint of emotion crossed her face. Ge Gong was dead, yet he had left behind a child in the end.
Wen Min's love for Ge Gong was true.
She shook her head, and as she thought of her upcoming plan, a surge of vengeful hatred welled up within her.
Jin Ye, you will never imagine how I intend to deal with you.
One day, I will make you taste what it means to have your family destroyed, and I will make you pay for all the wrong you've done.