Why did Old Master Qin have to come in at this time of year?

Jiang Ranran was stunned, and her face turned pale with fright.

When did Grandpa Qin come in?

Did he see everything that just happened?

Jiang Sheng and Chen Fulan were startled.

My head buzzed.

It’s over!

They had become the Qin family's saviors because of that found earring.

Having climbed up to the Qin family is a ladder to the clouds that others would beg for but cannot obtain.

Before they could even properly develop their relationship and allow Ranran to win over the hearts of the Qin family patriarch and young master, the patriarch had stumbled upon this whole affair.

Now, Ranran's image in his heart, as well as the impression of the Jiang family in Old Master Qin's eyes, are completely ruined!

This is--

Jiang Nian followed the gaze of the crowd and looked at the elderly man with an extraordinary aura and a retinue not far away.

He couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

Isn't this the old man she saved with acupuncture at the restaurant entrance that day?

She noticed that the old man's demeanor was not that of an ordinary person, but she never expected that he was actually Qin Wei, the patriarch of the Qin family in Beijing.

Jiang Ranran began to tremble all over.

"No, that's not how it is, Elder Qin. I was just confused for a moment, I wanted to win this competition too much, I didn't mean to harm anyone."

"You came to the competition today because you value me and want to see me win the championship, right?"

Old Master Qin immediately snorted coldly.

"What do you mean I came to the competition because I value you? I came for this little girl!"

After saying that, Old Master Qin pointed at Jiang Nian.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ranran, Jiang Sheng, and Chen Fulan were all dumbfounded.

Almost everyone suspected that there was something wrong with their ears.

Was Old Master Qin here because of Jiang Nian?

How is that possible?

How did Jiang Nian get involved with Old Master Qin?

Grandpa Qin said, "That day, when I suddenly had a heart attack and almost died, she saved me with just a few needles. Afterwards, she didn't ask for anything in return and didn't even leave her name."

"It was only after I had someone investigate that I discovered she had a connection with your Jiang family. Knowing she would also be participating in the competition tonight, I came here to see her one last time and thank her in person."

"I never expected that half-sisters could be so different in character," Old Master Qin said with disgust. "No wonder this child was so determined to sever ties with your Jiang family as soon as she arrived in Jiangcheng."

hiss--

The people from Class 36 behind him gasped.

They had all heard of the Qin family in the capital.

The fact that Sister Nian once saved Old Master Qin is already shocking enough.

They never expected that Sister Nian would be skilled in medicine in addition to her hacking skills!

What kind of all-around master is this?!

"This, this..."

Jiang Ranran's face flushed red and then darkened, as if she had been slapped and her vision went black.

So it turns out that Old Master Qin didn't come for her at all, but for Jiang Nian.

From beginning to end, it was all her wishful thinking.

What she just said made her look like a clown.

Jiang Ranran's voice trembled, but she still tried to make a last-ditch effort: "But...but no matter what, I am Xingli's savior. You can't just ignore me being taken away by the police, can you?"

"Enough!"

Old Master Qin's gaze showed even more disgust.

"The first time I helped you get rid of your school punishment, the second time I helped you contact the judges to ask them to give you more consideration. I, Qin Wei, have done more than enough for your Jiang family."

"Our Qin family has already repaid your life-saving grace."

The implication was that the police should handle the matter as they see fit, and the Qin family would not interfere.

After Old Master Qin finished speaking, the 36 people behind him became restless.

Holy crap.

So that's how it is.

No wonder the school suddenly issued a notice canceling Jiang Ranran's punishment the last time they were in Beijing; it turns out the Qin family was behind it.

Also, no wonder the judges gave Jiang Ranran such high scores tonight; it turns out it was because of the Qin family.

So, it was Jiang Ranran who saved that young master of the Qin family, so the Qin family has to repay this favor?

It's all just moral blackmail, making important figures do these disgraceful things for them. The Jiang family really has the nerve to do that.

Old Master Qin gave a signal with a glance.

The attendant behind him then took out a box.

Upon opening it, I found a dazzling and exquisite half-wing butterfly earring inside.

Old Master Qin said coldly, "Return the other earring to your Jiang family."

"From now on, your Jiang family and our Qin family will have no relation whatsoever."

The attendant immediately went to give the earring to Jiang Ranran.

Just then, Jiang Nian, who was standing to the side, caught a glimpse of it out of the corner of her eye and suddenly frowned and spoke.

"Wait a moment--"

"How did my earring end up in your hands?"

What?

The entire room fell silent for a few seconds.

Even Old Master Qin was taken aback: "What did you say, girl?"

"If I'm not mistaken, this is Debild's Luna Morpho.

Jiang Nian frowned, looked away from the earring, and raised her head to ask.

"I lost this earring a long time ago, why is it in your hands?"

Chen Fulan and Jiang Ranran's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets in an instant.

As if suddenly realizing something, the mother and daughter suffered cardiac arrest!

They found the earring on the lawn in front of the Jiang family's house.

Jiang Nian came to Jiangcheng from Yao County three weeks ago, and the first thing he did was visit the Jiang family...

Upon hearing this, Old Master Qin took a deep breath, his hands trembling slightly.

"...Girl, are you sure this earring is yours?"

"Yes. If I remember correctly, there's only one pair of these earrings in the world, and my friend gave them to me."

Jiang Nian tilted her head.

“I lost one in Jiangcheng three months ago, and lost another one three weeks ago when I came to Jiangcheng. I didn’t think much of it, but I never expected to see it again.”