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Qi Shuliang took out five hundred US dollars and paid directly.
"Three hundred, not five hundred," Old Man Qi said from behind. "The three hundred is for materials and labor. I don't want it; it's just a token of my appreciation. If you don't accept it, I won't feel right!"
This old man is also stubborn.
"It's all hard-earned money, I can't take advantage of you. We're from the same hometown, after all!" Grandma Qi said with a smile, still insisting on not accepting the money.
Old Man Qi knew that this family was wealthy and powerful, much richer than him, and didn't care about money at all. But this was also his way of showing his appreciation. He took out two hundred US dollars and said, "Old sister, please, don't let me feel uneasy and unable to sleep!"
Seeing this, He Tiantian said, "Grandma Qi, please accept it!"
In such situations, He Tiantian usually doesn't speak.
Since that's the case, Grandma Qi San accepted it and said, "Alright, I'll take it!"
The old man then smiled and wanted to close the shop and invite Grandma Qi's family to dinner, but Qi Shuliang refused.
After leaving the jewelry shop, Qi Shuliang gave his bodyguard a wink and whispered a few words to him, instructing him to investigate whether the old man surnamed Qi was telling the truth and whether he had any other motives.
"Sweetie, you don't like to take advantage of others, so why did you make me take the money just now?" Grandma Qi asked, starting to question He Tiantian after walking a short distance.
He Tiantian smiled and said, "If you don't accept it, Old Man Qi might think that your previous promise to help him find his family was just a perfunctory gesture. We Chinese people take money and do things for free, it's only right and proper. Even if there's no contract or anything, we'll always remember it. If we don't do the job, he'll still think about it until he dies."
“You’re right, but I’m not sure I can help him find his family. After all, he’s been away from his hometown for so many years.” Grandma Qi understood, but then she thought of this problem again.
He Tiantian smiled and said, "Qi is a very rare surname. It just so happens that we know someone with that surname in Huai City."
"Oh, right!" Grandma Qi said, "You mean Qiling, right?"
“Yes, this surname is not common and is usually found in clusters,” He Tiantian said. “Brother Qiling may not be his relative, but he probably knows the distribution of this surname. Besides, he is a policeman, so it is easier for him to investigate.”
“Yes, yes,” Grandma Qi said with a smile. “If that’s the case, then it really might help us find the person.”
Qi Shuliang listened to his grandmother's conversation with He Tiantian and smiled knowingly. He hoped that what the other person said was true, otherwise...
Having bought the jewelry, Grandma Qi went to the art gallery with Anna.
Intelligent people can always see the multifaceted nature of a work of art. Although Grandma Qi San doesn't understand these things, she can always come up with witty remarks.
Qi Zhenghan stayed on the sidelines, watching his family talk, occasionally interjecting a few words.
Before they knew it, they had already explored a third of the town.
In the evening, they went to the restaurant they had booked in advance and ate the local specialty, stuffed pork chops.
The others had a decent appetite, but He Tiantian, a young girl, ate enough for two people, which amazed the staff.
However, as long as the tip is appropriate, no one will say anything and will provide attentive service.
On their way back to the hotel, they passed a bakery and He Tiantian and Qi Zhengmin went straight inside.
There's one downside to eating out: you don't always get enough to eat. Actually, she could have eaten enough for three people, but the waiter was already surprised to see her eat two portions, so she felt embarrassed to order another one.
Cheesecake, chocolate chip cookies, donuts, and biscuits, etc.
Anna looked at He Tiantian carrying so much food and felt envious. It's so nice not to gain weight.
To maintain her figure, she can only eat a little bit each time.
When I got back in the evening, Grandma Qi was already asleep.
He Tiantian and Qi Zhengmin were in the same room, eating snacks, drinking cola, potato chips, French fries, fried chicken, and watching movies on a pay-TV channel.
Qi Zhengmin's hobby was a bit strange; she actually watched horror movies. However, she was too scared to watch them alone, so she came over to watch them with He Tiantian.
Qi Zhenghan, having nothing better to do, came over to visit and witnessed this scene.
Seeing that they were eating with great relish, Qi Zhenghan reached out and took a small piece of cheesecake. It tasted good, but why did he always feel that the cake in He Tiantian's hand tasted better than the one in his hand?
Because when He Tiantian eats, she doesn't just eat, she enjoys the food!
At the same time, he was even more curious about where all those things went after he ate them.
Why hasn't her figure changed?
"Ah..." Qi Zhengmin screamed and threw herself into He Tiantian's arms. "That was terrifying! That was terrifying!"
He Tiantian patted Qi Zhengmin on the shoulder and said, "What's there to be afraid of? Those are all makeup effects. Look at the blood that keeps flowing out and the clots. Maybe it's the ketchup in your hand!"
Qi Zhengmin's eyes fell on the tomato sauce, which she had just eaten. Comparing it to what she saw on TV, she suddenly felt like vomiting.
He Tiantian quickly handed over a can of cola, saying, "Have a few sips."
Qi Zhengmin quickly took it, drank a few sips to suppress the nausea, and then hurriedly turned off the TV.
"I'm not watching anymore, I'm not watching anymore," Qi Zhengmin said. "It's too scary, I'll never watch it again."
"I wonder who it is that forgot what they said and went back to look at it again soon afterward," Qi Zhenghan chuckled, utterly speechless at his mischievous younger sister.
"Brother, are you still my brother?" Qi Zhengmin said. "You don't care about me at all!"
"You little ingrate, doesn't your brother love you?" He Tiantian ruffled Qi Zhengmin's hair. "He always gives in to you and indulges your every whim. Besides, you're just a kid. Your brother isn't saying this out of concern for you. What kid likes watching horror movies?"
"Sister Tiantian, you're not much older than me, and you're a girl too, so why aren't you afraid?" Qi Zhengmin asked, looking at He Tiantian with admiration.
Qi Zhenghan was also very curious. As they lived together for longer, he discovered many differences in He Tiantian.
He Tiantian shrugged, pouted, wrinkled her little nose, and said, "First, those are all fake, not real; second, they're just on TV, they won't actually come out; third, I think the scary things in the world are scarier than horror movies; fourth, let me tell you a good method: if you want to watch a horror movie again next time, turn off the sound, and if you're still scared, put on some music you like, and you won't be scared anymore."
Qi Zhengmin's big eyes darted around, and he nodded, saying, "That's a great idea! Let's try it now..."
After saying that, he stood up, turned the TV back on, and turned off the sound.
"Wow, it's not so scary after all," Qi Zhengmin exclaimed in surprise. Then he listened to music on the radio, and even seeing the terrifying scenes no longer frightened him. (To be continued.)
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