By the next day, the online buzz surrounding the incident had largely died down, and Yan Qiao remained silent.
However, the Yancheng Museum eventually issued a statement saying that Yan Qiao had previously donated a batch of antique furniture made of huanghuali wood, which is currently being restored.
Several days ago, Yan Qiao advocated keeping a low profile and disliked ostentation, so she did not have the museum issue a statement.
Even after being severely criticized by Qi Meiting, he never thought of bringing this up.
[Donating such expensive antiques so readily, Yan Qiao truly treats money like dirt.]
[Important note: Yan Qiao donated "a batch," not just one item.]
[Why isn't Qi Meiting saying anything? Come out and say something!]
[If you don't dare to respond, at least apologize! You've been berating Yan Qiao all night!]
Netizens expressed their sympathy for Yan Qiao, who donated so much but was still subjected to such harsh criticism online.
Qi Meiting started playing dead, even uninstalling Weibo, and didn't dare to look at the comments online.
The private messages were all insults directed at her.
Even Qi Yaoting called and gave her a thorough dressing-down.
"Didn't I tell you not to mess with her! Why did you mess with her? You went over there and saw Third Master, didn't you? With Third Master backing you up, she could easily crush you!"
Qi Meiting is his sister; many people have already discovered this.
His agent made emergency public relations efforts for him, and he withdrew from the "My Mansion" program that same day.
Not only did they not gain any benefit from the show, but they also lost a lot of fans and damaged their public image, making it a losing proposition.
Yan Qiao observed the online public opinion and then posted a Weibo message.
Yan Qiao V: [Donating the cultural relics was at my grandfather's behest; I had no use for them, so I donated them. I don't consider money worthless; I love money. Don't try to portray me as someone who doesn't care about money, or I'm afraid that persona will crumble. [On the verge of tears]]
If her public image collapses, everyone will turn around and criticize her again.
Pei Jingzhan naturally knew about the online discussions and frowned as he watched the Qi siblings jumping around.
He took out his phone and said, "Check Honghao Capital and Qijia."
Li Qiao, true to his word, quickly placed the Qi family's information in front of him.
The Qi family was unremarkable, except for one thing that was noteworthy: their rise to prominence was inexplicable.
Honghao Capital is now managed by professional managers, and Qi Shengwen, as the person in charge, is utterly incompetent.
The only two times the company intervened, both times it caused huge losses to the company.
Then he settled down and became content to be a wealthy idler.
All his assets were inherited from his younger sister, Qi Shengfang.
Qi Shengfang was a lawyer who never married and had only one older brother.
Although they weren't very close, he became the biggest beneficiary.
A huge inheritance came crashing down, and the Qi family thus rose to the bottom tier of Yancheng's elite families.
It is naturally incomparable to the four great families, but it is slightly stronger than the Yan family, which is a first-rate family.
"Qi Shengfang?"
Li Qiao said, "I have already sent people to investigate Qi Shengfang. Her death seems suspicious, and I don't know if it has anything to do with Qi Shengwen."
If there is a connection, such a large inheritance could be Qi Shengwen's motive for committing the crime.
Upon hearing the knock on the door, Pei Jingzhan immediately hung up the phone.
As soon as the door opened, Yan Qiao peered inside with a curious look on her face.
Who are you talking to?
Pei Jingzhan stepped aside to let her in, "Sleepwalking."
Yan Qiao's eyes widened slightly, and she asked in surprise, "Are all older people like this?"
Pei Jingzhan silently recited the Heart-Cleansing Mantra; this girl could only speak normally for three minutes at a time.
"Today it's my turn to visit someone else's home. Brother Zhang isn't coming, so I'm going straight to Jin Lu's house."
Pei Jingzhan raised an eyebrow. "I happen to have something to do, so I'm taking the day off."
He has eight days of vacation a month, all of which are adjusted work schedules. As long as there's nothing urgent, Yan Qiao won't object to him taking leave.
“Okay, Auntie took the day off today too.”
After giving instructions to Pei Jingzhan, Yan Qiao prepared to set off.
She met with Jiang Bo, the host in charge of filming Jin Lu's segment, at the entrance; Weng Yun was also with her.
Weng Yun is over thirty years old and has a stunningly beautiful appearance; she is one of the most recognizable beauties.
She has a cheerful and easy-going personality.
Yan Qiao greeted her and then followed her inside.
Two stunning beauties walking together are such a feast for the eyes; they definitely turn heads!
The two entered the gate of Zixing Garden and followed Jiang Bo to Jin Lu's home.
Jin Lu was a popular actress with millions of fans. At the height of her career, she met her current husband and got married.
Although she hasn't retired from the entertainment industry, she rarely takes on roles anymore, shifting her focus to her family, much to the regret of many of her career-oriented fans.
However, some fans just want to see her happy, and when she occasionally shows affection on Weibo, she receives many blessings.
The further Yan Qiao went in, the more familiar the place seemed.
She also owns a house in Zixingyuan, which has already been rented out.
When Jiang Bo led the two of them to Jin Lu's house, Yan Qiao was shocked to discover that this was the house she had rented out!
Jin Lu's online persona is that of a wealthy wife who is deeply loved by a domineering CEO.
Since they are a wealthy family, would they still rent a place to live?
With so much money, why don't you just buy one?
Yan Qiao expressed her confusion.
Weng Yun pressed the doorbell and said with a smile, "I originally wanted to buy a house here, but back then it was a new development and the prices were outrageously expensive. I didn't want to put too much pressure on myself, so I didn't buy one. Now that the prices have been rising again and again, I really regret not buying one back then. At least I have the opportunity to come and visit today, so I can take a look."
She herself also lives in a large single-level apartment, but the location is not as good as Zixingyuan, and the level is still a notch lower.
A short while later, Jin Lu came out to open the door.
She was wearing the latest Chanel-inspired outfit from G brand; it wasn't exactly fashionable, but it exuded an air of luxury.
Although Yan Qiao couldn't recognize the set of jewelry she was wearing, she could tell at a glance that it was very expensive.
Jin Lu seems to want to plaster the words "wealthy wife" all over her face.
She shook hands with Weng Yun, but ignored Yan Qiao when she extended her hand, and pulled Weng Yun inside.
Yan Qiao: "..." That's so rude.
“Zixingyuan is very big. You must have gotten lost after walking in. I was going to ask the security guard to let your car in, but the security in this community is very high. Cars that are not from this community cannot enter.”
Yan Qiao pretended to be casual and said, "How do you define a car that belongs to this community? Does a tenant's car count?"
Jin Lu looked at her with disdain in her eyes.
"A tenant? Although I'm not renting and don't know how much the rent is, I imagine it must be quite expensive, and very few people can afford it. But then again, given the housing prices in Zixingyuan, even those who can afford to rent here might not be able to afford to buy a house here."
Yan Qiao suppressed the upward curve of her lips, agreeing wholeheartedly with her words.
"Indeed, being able to afford to rent doesn't necessarily mean you can afford to buy."
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