“So what if you’re from the countryside? As long as you’re pretty, marrying the president isn’t difficult. That Yi Yi just took Xun from me because she’s pretty and became the young mistress. You’re no less beautiful than her.”
As she spoke, Xia Bingqing casually shoved the foundation box back into her hand. "Take it. Take good care of yourself and make the most of your appearance. I just opened this foundation; I haven't used it before, and I'm giving it to you for the first time. Don't you think you and this are destined for each other?"
Atao was easily persuaded and no longer hesitated. She accepted the foundation box without hesitation and thanked her repeatedly, "Miss Xia, you are such a good person. I think you are much better than the young mistress."
"Don't say that. Hurry up and get out. I reckon Yi Yi and the others should be back from the old man's place by now. If they find you in her dressing room, they might punish you."
"Yes, yes, Miss Xia, you are so kind. Atao will repay you."
After saying that, Atao hurriedly tidied her clothes and hair, walked out of the room, looked around for a moment, and then went downstairs.
Watching Atao's departing figure, Xia Bingqing finally couldn't help but reveal a vicious expression. "Hmph, don't blame me, this is all your own doing, caused by your own greed."
...
On the other side, following the method taught by Yi Yi, Xiao Hei found the origin of the snakes.
That was a restaurant that specialized in serving wild game. And those snakes were raised by the restaurant owner.
However, when Xiao Hei found the place, the restaurant was already closed, and the owner was nowhere to be found.
According to locals, the restaurant suddenly closed a few days ago without any warning.
After learning about these circumstances, Yi Yi did not make a fuss. Instead, she instructed Xiao Hei to continue the investigation in secret and to inform her if there were any leads.
However, Yi Yi found it strange that if Xia Bingqing really did that, given her current situation, she shouldn't have that much money and power.
With Xia's father now in prison, the Xia family is shattered and burdened with debt. Xia Bingqing is already doing well to protect herself; where would she find the money?
What's more, it's a considerable sum of money.
Leaving aside how those messages were sent to the servants' phones in the villa without them noticing, buying so many snakes must have cost a fortune. Also, the restaurant's sudden closure a few days ago and the owner's disappearance must be related to this incident.
It must have taken a lot of money to close down such a large restaurant and have the owner run away and hide away.
Although Xia Bingqing wasn't exactly penniless, she certainly couldn't possibly have that much money. Otherwise, the debt collectors would have already come knocking on her door.
Unless... Xia Bingqing has accomplices.
Yi Yi never imagined that anyone would take out such a large sum of money to do such an absurd thing with Xia Bingqing.
...
Philadelphia, a small shop on a street corner.
The moment the radiant woman appeared, she attracted the attention of everyone in the shop.
The woman smiled dismissively, enjoying the feeling of being the center of attention while simultaneously looking down on these ordinary men.
She wore a trendy pink off-the-shoulder cardigan, and her handbag and jewelry were easily worth tens of thousands. Her bright red lips and delicate skin showed that she took great care of herself.
Inside the small shop, Xia Bingqing was dressed in ordinary, even rough, clothes, with her hat brim pulled low, trying her best not to attract the attention of those around her.
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