After Swapping Lives, the Metaphysics Side Character Became the Wealthy Family's Beloved - Chapter 142
“I haven’t had time to clean them yet, sorry.” He Lichuan said awkwardly, about to toss the shoes outside when Li Qiao stopped him.
“Turn them over.”
Bewildered, He Lichuan flipped the shoes to reveal the soles. Stuck to the bottom of both shoes were two paper cutouts.
They looked just like—
The paper effigies placed outside the elder’s home. A chill instantly crawled up He Lichuan’s spine.
“I-I-I-I…” His teeth chattered uncontrollably.
“Since you met me, it’s not a big deal. But… do you know who made these paper figures?”
“I do. He’s also an elder in our clan.”
“Good. Take me to see him later.”
“Absolutely! Thank you, Master.”
He Lichuan was immensely grateful. Li Qiao took the opportunity to point out some feng shui issues in his home.
He Lichuan went from initial skepticism to complete, utter belief.
They insisted on treating Li Qiao to a meal, but she politely declined.
So, the two personally saw her off.
On the way back, however, Li Qiao ran into someone.
She couldn’t believe her eyes and rubbed them.
“What are you doing here?”
“I’m here traveling.”
Traveling?
Yeah, right! Who did he think he was fooling?
Li Qiao didn’t buy his excuse for a second.
“Actually… Uncle and Auntie were worried, and I happened to be free, so I came to see if there was anything I could help with.”
“Well, there is something you can help with right now.”
“Huh?”
Qiao Meimei, I was just saying that!
How could you take me seriously?
“They are…”
“My clients.”
“…”
Oh no, Li Qiao’s clients. They must be dealing with something terrifying.
He arrived at just the right time!
After some conversation, he learned they were members of He Jingnian’s clan.
…..
Because of the matter with Bai Ci.
He Jianhong sent someone to ask He Jingnian to come over.
When He Jingnian arrived at He Jianhong’s house.
Bai Ci upstairs was in high spirits. She hurriedly checked her reflection in the mirror.
She got up, opened her door, and clattered down the stairs.
“Jingnian.”
Bai Ci stared infatuatedly at He Jingnian.
He always had such presence, no matter the situation. He was so attractive to her.
Bai Ci moved to loop her arm through He Jingnian’s, but he stepped aside just before she could.
“Where is the Clan Leader?”
“Jingnian, Uncle is out.”
At this, He Jingnian glanced at Bai Ci.
Bai Ci wasn’t discouraged by his cold treatment.
She had the looks and the figure. Bai Ci moved closer to He Jingnian.
“Jingnian, why are you ignoring me? I’ve missed you. I know I acted impulsively yesterday, but everything I did was because I like you.”
If she had been reserved before, the current Bai Ci was going all out.
He Jingnian focused on the water glass in his hand.
Bai Ci hoped he would look at her, but He Jingnian simply disregarded her.
“Jingnian…”
“Miss Bai, let me say this again. You should address me as ‘Great-Uncle’ or ‘Mr. He.’ You ought to mind your words. If outsiders saw this, they might think Miss Bai has questionable conduct.”
Bai Ci’s face flushed red.
He Jingnian had a real talent for infuriating people.
Thankfully only the two of them were in the living room; otherwise, Bai Ci would have been utterly humiliated.
Bai Ci took a moment to steady her burning anger, forcing a smile. “Surely you know how I feel?”
“Oh? And what might Miss Bai’s feelings be?”
Hearing this, Bai Ci’s eyes lit up.
“I like you. I’ve liked you since the first time I saw you. I’ve always liked you.” Bai Ci grabbed He Jingnian’s arm, holding on tightly.
After all this time, she had finally confessed her feelings.
Bai Ci gazed up at He Jingnian’s profile, her eyes full of hope.
She slowly leaned closer to He Jingnian. This frivolous action only made He Jingnian think even less of her and find her more irritating.