The Hidden Heiress Is a Secret Big Shot

Chapter 216: Chapter 216 Ancient Zither Intrigue? Eating Prison Food Is Also Fate Chapter 216: Chapter 216 Ancient Zither Intrigue? Eating Prison Food Is Also Fate Pei Jue looked up, meeting the eyes of Master Shi Yujiang, which held a certain chill within their calmness.

“Perhaps this girl never told you, but we at Beidou Star care a lot about our territory. Even if that place is now useless, you shouldn’t go.”

Pei Jue did not flinch at this warning. He lifted his gaze to Master Shi Yujiang, his voice low and steady.

“No offense, but I also have matters that need investigating. I ask for your understanding.”

Master Shi Yujiang glanced at Pei Jue, then suddenly laughed!

“It’s only because of Qing Girl that you can speak to me this way. Your reputation on the border isn’t quite good!”

“As you are Qingwu’s elder, it’s only right.”

As for reputation, Deep Sea’s approach has always been swift and fierce. In a place filled with bloodshed and slaughter, good reputation is needless!

Master Shi Yujiang could believe that if it weren’t for being Qing Girl’s mentor, Pei Jue would certainly not treat him so politely.

This kid knew his place, merely wanting to make his precious apprentice happy. From this perspective, Master Shi Yujiang was quite satisfied!

Tian Yue interjected, “What’s wrong with a bad reputation? Our boss’s reputation isn’t necessarily good either.”

Qingwu said indifferently, “Rumors. Our organization and my reputation are both excellent.”

“That’s certainly true. Our organization has managed to achieve zero negative feedback on all missions. Whether from clients or mission targets, we receive rave reviews!”

After all, those who couldn’t give good reviews… well, they didn’t survive.

Taking Master Shi Yujiang back to the hotel, he turned around to speak to Qingwu, “Qing Girl, I’ll be meeting an old friend these next two days. Once I’m done, I’ll come to see you.”

“Alright, all according to your arrangements.”

Tian Yue pouted, “Boss, I secretly checked the old man’s phone earlier. He wasn’t letting me see it, acting all mysterious, asking me to follow him for a couple of days!”

“Suit yourself. If you’re discovered, I won’t save you.”

If Master Shi Yujiang found out, Tian Yue surely wouldn’t have it easy in the coming days.

“Don’t be so heartless. I noticed the old man seemed to be heading to Beijing University.”

Beijing University?

The person Master Shi Yujiang arranged to meet, could it be Ye Qilan?

Qingwu quickly changed her mind, “Follow him. If something happens, I’ll bail you out.”

“Got it!”

…

The car stopped in front of the piano store. Qingwu pursed her lips, looking at Pei Jue beside her.

“Your body is more suited for rest; there’s no need to come here with me.”

“No worries, I want to come along with my fiancée to work. I won’t disturb you, and besides, my fiancée promised me a full day of dating, no excuses.”

Qingwu’s slender, cool fingers rested on Pei Jue’s wrist. Though she seemed fatigued, his pulse was steady.

Since he was alright, Qingwu didn’t press further, stepping into the piano store.

The piano store manager, Tan Qin, hastily came forward.

“President Shen, the piano store across the street has recently been renovated, and our business report is on your desk!”

“Thank you for your efforts.”

The piano store across the street was bought by Su Yurou in an attempt to provoke Qingwu; fortunately, just before the Su Family’s bankruptcy, it became Qingwu’s property.

The gallery and piano store were adjacent, and for Qingwu’s convenience, Shen Boyi connected the two offices—with an additional small to medium-sized break room.

The entire office was bright and airy, and standing before the floor-to-ceiling windows provided a clear view of the street outside.

Upon entering the office, Qingwu picked up the reports on the desk.

Recently, the sales of ancient zithers had surged, especially those with some history. Several zither masters’ zithers were skyrocketing in price, withheld from sale by the store.

“The price is decent. Why aren’t they sold?”

“President Shen, we plan to auction those zithers. The prices should double when that happens.”

Those zithers’ greatest feature was the use of Warm Jade.

But Warm Jade on a zither was just a tiny portion, polished parts that weren’t of the same type used in medicinal Warm Jade.

Qingwu said calmly, “I remember the last time I was here, the store didn’t have these zithers.”

Tan Qin chuckled, “You must be mistaken. These zithers are the store’s crown jewels!”

“Take me to see them.”

Meeting Qingwu’s composed and self-possessed gaze, Tan Qin wasn’t panicked.

After all, the young lady of the Shen Family might play zithers, but could she make them too?

The crafting of an ancient zither was intricate. Unless someone was a seasoned hand, even distinguishing parts was no easy task.

“Then please follow me, President Shen.”

Qingwu rose, with Pei Jue trailing behind her.

He quietly squeezed Qingwu’s hand, his voice carrying an alluring, low magnetic quality, “Last time I didn’t get a chance to see my fiancée paint. This time, can I hear you play the zither?”

As his fiancée was Master Shi Yujiang’s apprentice, her expertise in zithers should be quite profound!

“I have no interest in playing the zither at the moment.”

Pei Jue answered with a hum, “Hm, the financial report seemed off. It seems my fiancée will have her hands full at the piano store today.”

While she was reviewing the financial report, Pei Jue also managed to glance at a few pages.

Many figures obviously didn’t make sense. Having navigated the business world for years, he could spot loopholes at a glance. Yet he hadn’t expected his fiancée to effortlessly pinpoint the most problematic areas!

Sometimes he felt that his fiancée was just too perfect, so perfect that the more he got to know her, the more he wanted to stay close…

Tan Qin led Qingwu to where the ancient zithers were stored. Several zithers were well-maintained, the Warm Jade inlaid on them casting a slight glossy sheen.

“President Shen, these zithers have been quite the rage recently. Once the auction kicks off, we’re sure to rake in quite the income!”

Qingwu’s hand lightly touched the zither strings. A crisp sound resonated within the piano store, the lingering music echoing as a testament to a fine instrument.

“President Shen, this zither is personally carved by Master Yu Lan. The Warm Jade component is top-notch among jade and is the most expensive of our current collection!”

“This zither also has strings personally tuned by Master Shi Yujiang. One strum from President Shen and you recognize it as the finest among zithers!”

On the zither beneath Qingwu’s hand, extravagant amounts of Warm Jade had been used. With a gentle strum of the strings, it was as if one could hear a grand military cadence, majestic and vigorous.

A fine zither, indeed.

But the issue was, how did she not know that she had carved an ancient zither?

Not to mention that Master Shi Yujiang personally strung it. All zithers crafted under his guidance bore their own names, and Qingwu could identify each one of his works at a glance.

Qingwu’s gaze was icy cold, landing on Tan Qin in front of her.

“Are you and Tan Hua twins?”

“No, President Shen. Our names are just a coincidence. I had no idea about the things he did in the gallery; they went too far!”

Tan Qin clearly worried about being implicated.

Mingling cynicism touched Qingwu’s eyes.

“If you’re not relatives, why do you both end up doing similar things?”

“It seems like names are fate, and perhaps going to jail together is as well!”