Chapter 234 No Birthmark
The manager looked at her in shock and seemed to want to say something, but was stopped by a look from Qin Jinxiu.
"You're quite sensible, girl. You know I'm not someone you can afford to offend." The lady suddenly looked smug and shouted at the manager, "Go pack my things quickly."
The manager looked embarrassed, and before she could say anything, Jiang Yao said with a smile: "Ma'am, you can take the things, but you have to leave your signature and fingerprints.
Each of these three antiques is worth over ten million. If it's later proven that someone took them without the owner's permission, and the case goes to court, it would be a serious crime, suspected of massive fraud, and could result in a maximum sentence of life imprisonment!
She said it nonchalantly.
The noble lady felt a chill down her spine. "What do you mean? How dare you threaten me?"
"I'm not threatening you. I'm just telling you that since you have the master's permission, you don't have to be afraid, right?" Jiang Yao looked innocent.
The lady's face turned pale and blue, "You little bitch——"
In a fit of rage, she raised her hand and was about to slap him.
Jiang Yao didn't need to take action now. Qin Jinxiu grabbed the lady's hand and swung it away fiercely. "Auntie, please respect yourself. If you continue to act like this, I will call security to ask you to leave."
The lady staggered after being slapped, and glared at him angrily, "Who do you think you are? How dare you talk to me like that—"
At this moment, Lan Qiuru's voice came from far away, "Who allowed you to bully my nephew and his friends here?"
She walked in aggressively, without her usual elegance and grace.
When the noblewoman saw her coming, she changed her arrogant attitude and immediately said with a smug look, "Qiuru, look at what you're saying. You've already gotten to that point with my son, how can you talk to your future mother-in-law like that? I'm just helping you teach the younger generation a lesson. It's because they've gone too far..."
"Shut up!" Lan Qiuru's face turned grim. "Cai Min, I have nothing to do with your son. Please leave here immediately."
"How can you turn your back on me!" Cai Min couldn't believe it, as if she was a heartless person.
Lan Qiuru was too lazy to waste time talking to her and said directly to the manager beside her: "Notify the security guards to come over and kick her out."
"Yes!" The manager looked happy and immediately went to notify the security guard.
After a while, the security guard came over and carried the lady out.
"Lan Qiuru, how dare you treat your future mother-in-law like this? You've really gone too far. I will definitely let my son teach you a lesson—" Cai Min was still shouting before being dragged away.
Lan Qiuru didn't even give her a spare glance. She turned to look at Jiang Yao, her eyes full of worry: "Yaoyao, are you okay? Are you hurt?"
"I'm fine, aunt. But you, that woman...how did she end up getting involved with you?" Jiang Yao really couldn't imagine that Lan Qiuru would be involved with that kind of person.
Lan Qiuru was a little embarrassed and helpless. "Actually, she is the mother of my suitor, but I never promised him. I didn't expect his mother to do such a thing."
This is simply an unexpected disaster.
Jiang Yao couldn't help but feel sympathy for her.
Lan Qiuru immediately showed appreciation, "But luckily you were here today and exposed her in time."
Although she was not present before, she heard Jiang Yao's last two threats. She was so smart and capable.
She likes her more and more.
"Yaoyao, I want to thank you."
Lan Qiuru's attitude is sincere.
"You're welcome, auntie. I just did what I had to do."
Jiang Yao didn't know why, but he always felt that she was very kind and couldn't help but want to protect her.
"Yaoyao--" At this moment, Old Master Jiang also walked over from the side.
Lan Qiuru turned back subconsciously.
The moment their eyes met, they were both stunned.
That familiar feeling once again surged into Mr. Jiang's heart.
The closer the contact, the more distinct the feeling.
Jiang Yao quickly walked over to Old Man Jiang and said, "Grandpa, let me introduce you."
"This is Qin Jinxiu's aunt, Ms. Lan Qiuru, whom I mentioned to you. She's very kind to me and even gave me a jade pendant as a gift last time!"
"Aunt, this is my grandpa."
Lan Qiuru was the first to come back to her senses, suppressing the strange emotions in her heart. "Hello, Mr. Jiang, I've long heard of you. I'm very grateful that you can come and help identify antiques."
"Miss Lan, you're so polite. I haven't thanked you enough for taking such good care of my granddaughter."
Mr. Jiang has a kind attitude.
"That's because Yaoyao is smart and cute. I like her so much that I can't wait. She helped me a lot this time."
Lan Qiuru's tone also softened, and her eyes were especially gentle when they fell on Jiang Yao.
Old Master Jiang also felt her kindness. Those who like their granddaughter are not bad people.
The two sides exchanged ideas for a while, ranging from antiques to calligraphy and painting appreciation. At Lan Qiuru's request, Mr. Jiang helped her select several antiques of medium value for the charity auction.
Before the meeting ended, Lan Qiuru invited them to stay and have lunch together.
Jiang Yao knew that his grandfather didn't like to attend such social events and wanted to refuse.
Unexpectedly, Mr. Jiang spoke first, "Okay, I'm a little hungry."
"I'll make an appointment right away." Qin Jinxiu said impatiently.
Jiang Yao was a little surprised by his grandfather's attitude, but he didn't think much about it for a while.
They arrived at the restaurant quickly.
During the meal, Mr. Jiang's eyes fell on Lan Qiuru from time to time. He observed her eating habits and casually asked about some of her hobbies and habits in life.
Lan Qiuru said it without any warning.
Mr. Jiang's expression was unpredictable.
Until the dinner was over, Mr. Jiang stood up, passed behind her, and glanced at the back of her neck.
There was no familiar birthmark as I had imagined.
He looked carefully again, but still couldn't find...
Only then did Mr. Jiang look away with regret.
It seems... it's not what he imagined.
That’s right, their daughter has passed away for so many years, how could Lan Qiuru be their daughter!
It turns out that he is getting old and his mind is not so clear anymore.
Jiang Yao also noticed something strange about his grandfather, but he suppressed his doubts for the time being.
"Yaoyao, after my charity auction, I'm preparing for a research project. If you have time, could you come and join me?"
After coming out of the restaurant, Lan Qiuru pulled her aside and asked, "I'll send the project book to your phone when the time comes. You can take a look at it first."
"Okay, auntie, I'll think about it." Jiang Yao still trusted her very much.
Lan Qiuru smiled and touched her head with a gentle look.
On the way to the parking lot, Qin Jinxiu offered to take them there. "I want to thank Grandpa Jiang for his help this time. I'd feel bad if I didn't do something."
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