The experienced driver couldn't help but remind her, "Young lady, what are you doing here in this remote mountain forest all by yourself?"
Lin Qingtong held the orange peel she had bought to her nose to dispel the nausea and answered with a smile.
"Because I have very important things to do."
The experienced driver didn't quite understand, but he still led Lin Qingtong forward.
Suddenly, the tricycle got stuck in a mud pit, and even with Lin Qingtong and the experienced driver's help, they couldn't push it out.
The experienced worker then stood a short distance away and made a phone call seeking help.
Lin Qingtong sat on a roadside stone, the scorching sun shining on her. She felt sticky all over and kept fanning herself with the straw hat she was wearing.
The surrounding mountains and forests are lush and green, and the air is incredibly fresh.
Although it was a bit hot, Lin Qingtong felt somewhat relaxed and comfortable.
She lowered her eyes and smiled, and as the breeze ruffled her hair, her face became even more radiant and beautiful.
Lin Qingtong's skin was already porcelain white, and now, under the sunlight, it appeared even whiter, as if her whole body was enveloped in a layer of light.
Just then, a bright red SUV whizzed past.
Lin Qingtong subconsciously looked up and saw that the driver was a young man wearing sunglasses. The music playing in the car was deafening, and it could even reach her ears.
The car had already driven off, so Lin Qingtong looked away, thinking to herself that there must be a lot of wealthy people going to Yousheng Furniture Factory.
The music in the SUV was upbeat and intense. Huo Xingyu, wearing sunglasses, looked extremely dark-skinned. This old man had forced him to come to this remote mountain forest to find some kind of master.
He was furious. He had already promised his friends he would go abroad, but now he had no choice but to come to this desolate wilderness.
He glanced out of the corner of his eye and caught a glimpse of a stunningly beautiful figure sitting quietly on a rock in the rearview mirror.
Sunlight filtered through the treetops, casting dappled shadows that danced on her shoulders, yet also carried a hint of coolness, like a celestial goddess who had inadvertently fallen to earth.
Huo Xingyu loves beautiful women the most, so how could he possibly let go of such a beauty at this moment?
So he stopped the car and slowly reversed, stopping right in front of the beauty.
He rested his long, slender fingers on the car window, slowly took off his sunglasses, and his narrow eyes revealed a smile. He looked handsome and dashing.
"Miss, have you encountered any difficulties?"
Huo Xingyu has a charmingly wicked good looks, and even when he's flirting with someone, he appears fresh and natural.
Lin Qingtong glanced at it, her voice indifferent.
"The car is stuck in a ditch, do you want to get out and help?"
Upon hearing Lin Qingtong's words, Huo Xingyu decisively opened the door, got out of the car, and helped to pull the tricycle forward.
He suggested that Lin Qingtong sit in the passenger seat, but Lin Qingtong coldly refused.
"No."
Lin Qingtong hadn't expected Sheshan to be so far away. After almost a whole day of trouble, her tricycle still got stuck in a ditch.
Anyone in that situation would be in a bad mood at this moment.
It's already quite good that she didn't give Huo Xingyu a hard time.
Despite this, Huo Xingyu was not angry; instead, his smile grew even brighter.
He likes it this way.
Deep in Sheshan, there is an ancient building where a number of wealthy people in suits are waiting in the courtyard.
There's a parking lot at the entrance of the courtyard, costing fifty yuan a day, but nobody seems to care, and it's already full.
When Lin Qingtong got off the tricycle, many people turned their gazes toward her, their eyes filled with strangeness and even disdain.
They'd seen plenty of people who came here asking Teacher Duan for favors even though they had no money, only to leave empty-handed in the end.
Moreover, Lin Qingtong in front of us is like a vase.
All eyes fell on Lin Qingtong, but her expression remained unchanged as she slowly walked towards the door.
As Lin Qingtong reached the steps, a short-haired girl came out and coldly sized her up.
"I advise you to just go back and stop making a fuss."
Lin Qingtong raised an eyebrow slightly as she looked at the girl in front of her.
"Are you a member of the Duan family?"
The girl crossed her arms and snorted coldly, replying, "I'm not from the Duan family, but I've been waiting in line for seven days. The next one will be the He family."
"By the way, my name is He Jiaxin. You should remember my name, because you might only be able to see it on your phone in the future."
Her gaze toward Lin Qingtong was filled with disdain and contempt, as if she was certain that Lin Qingtong would fail.
Lin Qingtong gazed quietly at He Jiaxin before her, her expression calm and composed.
"But you need to remember my name first. My name is Lin Qingtong."
Upon hearing this, He Jiaxin led the laughter.
"So you're Lin Qingtong, the Jiang family's wife who can't have children?!"
Many people around also turned their gazes toward this side, discussing it in hushed tones.
"Lin Qingtong suffered a blow from the Jiang family, so he wants to start a career, but judging from his appearance, I think it's unlikely."
“We’ve been queuing for almost three or four days, and he just arrived and he actually wants to go up and knock on the door to see Master Duan? Dream on!”
"Lin Qingtong, you'd better just wait in line!"
He Jiaxin raised an eyebrow and smiled at Lin Qingtong, "Did you hear that? Either get lost or get in line."
Lin Qingtong didn't want to pay attention to someone like He Jiaxin, so she stepped onto the stairs and knocked directly on the heavy courtyard gate.
He Jiaxin's mocking voice still rang out behind her, "You're really delusional. Just wait and see how you embarrass yourself."
The courtyard gate creaked open, and a middle-aged woman named Sister Hong came out. When she saw Lin Qingtong, she frowned slightly and immediately scolded her.
"Didn't I tell you? Don't knock, just line up obediently, and someone will call you when it's your turn."
"The rules are all written up there. People who come must queue up unless they have made an appointment in advance."
Lin Qingtong parted her red lips slightly: "I have an appointment."
Sister Hong laughed and retorted, "How could you possibly have an appointment? I know everyone who's been here before. Don't try to act important. I've seen plenty of people like you."
Lin Qingtong's eyes sharpened, and her voice deepened.
"You have no right to decide; you're just a gatekeeper."
Upon hearing Lin Qingtong's words, Sister Hong became furious and scolded her.
"You're talking complete nonsense. If I don't have the right to decide, then who does?"
At this moment, He Jiaxin rushed forward and shoved Lin Qingtong aside, secretly bumping her shoulder.
"Can't you understand me? Sister Hong has no right to make that decision, so do you think you have any right at all?"
"Quickly kneel down and apologize to Sister Hong, then slap yourself a few times, maybe she'll forgive you!"
He Jiaxin turned to Sister Hong with a fawning smile: "I just told her to leave, but she wouldn't listen and kept knocking on the door, disturbing Sister Hong's rest. I'm so sorry. I have a gift for Sister Hong, please accept it."
Lin Qingtong's aura was terrifyingly low. She reached out and rubbed her shoulder, which had been bruised and sore, before kicking He Jiaxin to the ground.
"You're the one who should apologize!!"
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