The once bright red koi markings seemed to be covered with a layer of dust, and the color had faded considerably. The bright red light that was once so eye-catching had gradually faded until it was completely dull.
Su Xiaoning also noticed the change in the mark. Startled, she hurriedly covered her arm.
"What...what exactly happened? Can you cure it?"
Bai Hua hadn't anticipated this bizarre situation either. He shook his head, his face grave: "I've never seen anything like this before, and there's nothing I can do to help you. There's no other way right now... Should we tell the Prince?"
"No!" Su Xiaoning blurted out, refusing outright.
Bai Hua pursed her lips, looking helpless: "If you don't tell him, what are you going to do? It seems your lucky charm mark is slowly fading. With the prince's connections and influence, he might be able to find a solution for you."
“But…” Su Xiaoning’s lips turned white, and a huge panic swept over her heart.
She knew the importance of the koi mark. Along the way, she and Su Qingcai had relied on the luck of the koi to have a smooth journey. She had also promised to help Su Qingcai seize power. If she lost the koi mark, everything she had gained would be fleeting. How would Su Qingcai view her?
This question had been buried in Su Xiaoning's heart for a long time. She had never dared to face it before, but now the disappearance of the koi fish mark had brought it back to her mind.
Bai Hua, unaware of Su Xiaoning's thoughts, opened the door and was about to leave: "No, this matter must be discussed with the Prince."
"don't want!"
Su Xiaoning screamed in surprise. She didn't know where she got the strength, but she pulled Bai Hua back and slammed the door shut.
She gripped Bai Hua's collar tightly, pleading almost desperately, "Please don't tell him..."
She actually used the word "beg".
Bai Hua shuddered, almost unable to look at Su Xiaoning's sorrowful eyes.
He turned his head away, remained silent for a while, and then said in a muffled voice, "I know. If you don't want me to talk about it, then I won't. But if you feel uncomfortable anywhere, you must tell me."
"I know, thank you..." Su Xiaoning breathed a sigh of relief and then released Bai Hua's collar.
The two looked at each other and remained silent.
...
Su Qingcai ultimately didn't find out about the koi fish mark. Su Xiaoning's mood had been quite low these past few days, but Su Qingcai had been busy entertaining guests and hadn't noticed her unusual behavior. The two of them barely exchanged a few words.
Since the truth about the hunt was revealed, some busybodies spread the news, praising Su Xiaoning extensively. Coupled with her previous fame at the gambling den, where Su Qingcai had intentionally called her a lucky star, Su Xiaoning's reputation has soared, transforming her from a vixen into a highly sought-after lucky star. Officials flocked to the Ninth Prince's residence to congratulate Su Qingcai on acquiring this lucky star, their attitudes noticeably different from before.
One day, a young man came to visit. The young man was the son of a high-ranking official, and Su Qingcai did not neglect him, receiving him in the hall. However, during the conversation, the young man seemed absent-minded, his eyes constantly looking towards the door.
"Knock knock".
A knock sounded at the door, and Su Xiaoning walked in carrying a plate of pastries.
Su Xiaoning hadn't spoken much to Su Qingcai these past few days. Now that she had just made a plate of pastries, she thought she'd send them over so that Su Qingcai and the guests could try them.
No sooner had she put down the pastry plate than the sitting boy suddenly grabbed her hands and excitedly exclaimed, "Sister Su!"
The boy's enthusiastic voice made Su Xiaoning's heart flutter. She looked at the boy's unfamiliar face with a puzzled expression and asked, "Who are you? I don't think I know you."
"Sister Su, how long has it been? Don't you recognize me?" The boy's eyes widened, and he looked extremely cute with his puffed-up cheeks.
"I'm Little Fatty!"
Little Fatty? Isn't that the chubby guy who kept pestering her to see a doctor? She thought it was funny back then, so she jokingly called him Little Fatty...
But the chubby boy at that time didn't match the person in front of him at all!
Su Xiaoning stared at the boy in disbelief, completely unable to connect his handsome face with the greasy fat man she remembered.
The boy proudly puffed out his chest and said smugly, "How about that? Can you even recognize me now? I have to thank Sister Su for this. The weight loss prescription you gave me was really effective. I followed the prescription for a few days and exercised according to the methods you taught me, and I finally succeeded! I came here specifically to show Sister Su the results of my weight loss!"
"Amazing!" Su Xiaoning couldn't help but give the boy a thumbs up, expressing her heartfelt admiration.
The boy seemed very happy, chatting with Su Xiaoning about this and that, his hands tightly clasped in Su Xiaoning's, which looked particularly jarring.
Su Qingcai's expression was not good. He had never expected that this young man had ulterior motives. Seeing the two of them chatting and laughing, he was furious and directly reached out and pulled Su Xiaoning into his arms.
"I am about to marry Su Xiaoning, so please be mindful of your behavior if you are not involved."
He directly declared his ownership of Su Xiaoning, thinking the young man would know his limits, but unexpectedly the young man suddenly chuckled and looked at him with a half-smile, saying, "Marriage? Does Ninth Prince really think he can treat Sister Su well?"
Su Qingcai frowned, unconsciously tightening his grip on Su Xiaoning: "My wife, I will naturally treat her well."
"Are you doing this for Sister Su's good fortune, or for her lucky streak?" The young man pressed, his eyes now showing a sharper edge than before.
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