Chapter 66 Your friend is my friend
Shen Yuepo slowly walked down the spiral staircase, with Feng Jin's tall figure following closely behind her.
Old Wang quickly walked a few steps to catch up, his leather shoes making rapid tapping sounds on the marble floor.
It wasn't that he was being nosy; he was just worried that it would be inconvenient for the young lady to go out.
“Miss,” Old Wang bowed slightly, “the car is ready. May Old Liu give you two a ride?”
Shen Yuepo paused slightly. "Okay, thank you."
"You're too kind." Just as Old Wang turned around, Shen Yuepo took out a yellow talisman folded into a triangle from his cloth bag.
"Take this." She handed the amulet to Old Wang.
Old Wang was taken aback, then accepted the gift with both hands, somewhat flattered: "Miss, this is...?"
"Amulet for safety."
Shen Yuepo spoke succinctly, her gaze falling on Old Wang's face, "Take it back and give it to your son to carry with him. Tell him to stay away from water, especially in the evenings, for the next few days."
Old Wang's heart skipped a beat. Thinking of Shen Yuepo's abilities, he immediately understood.
His expression turned serious. He gripped the amulet tightly, bowed, and said with deep gratitude, "Thank you, Miss. I will make sure he keeps it with him at all times and never lets it out of his sight!"
As he spoke, he hurriedly pulled a hundred-yuan bill from the inside pocket of his suit jacket.
Shen Yuepo gently shook her head, "No need, consider it a thank you for taking care of me these past few days."
Old Wang was taken aback. Why did the young lady's words sound like a farewell?
Before he could think it through, Shen Yuepo had already turned and walked towards the black sedan at the door.
The driver immediately opened the back door for her.
Feng Jin looked at the "box" in front of him with great interest.
He followed behind Shen Yuepo, imitating her manner, and calmly sat down in the spacious back seat.
The vehicle slowly drove out of the Shen family villa.
Feng Jin peered through the car window, observing the rapidly receding street scene outside.
interesting.
The speed and comfort of this "box" far surpass those of the ghostly chariots of the underworld.
Perhaps... we could consider getting a few of those ghostly patrol vehicles?
The vehicle drove smoothly towards the outskirts of the city and finally stopped at the grand entrance of the Yuhu Mountain Villa District.
The towering, ornate iron gate was tightly shut, and uniformed security guards watched the outside vehicle warily.
Shen Yuepo lowered the car window, and the security guard politely and distantly approached to inquire:
"Hello, which household are you looking for? Do you have an appointment? We need to verify your identity before we can let you in."
"Number 9 in Area A, Lu Jin. Please wait a moment while I give him a call." Shen Yuepo announced the name, then paused slightly.
She then realized that she didn't seem to have Lu Jin's contact information.
All previous contact was through Xiao Yizhou.
She swiped her finger across the contacts list and dialed Xiao Yizhou's number directly.
The phone was answered after only two rings, and Xiao Yizhou's voice came from the other end:
"Miss Chen, you've arrived?"
"Hmm. It's at the entrance of the villa area, I can't get in. Could you please have Lu Jin come out to meet me, or tell the security guard?" Shen Yuepo's voice was as cold and direct as ever, without any pleasantries.
A soft chuckle seemed to come from the other end of the phone, and Xiao Yizhou's voice carried a hint of pleasure: "What a coincidence, I just happened to be here discussing some things with him. Wait a moment, I'll come out to pick you up right away."
The call ended. Shen Yuepo said to the security guard, "Wait a moment, someone will come out to meet you."
The security guard nodded and stepped aside.
A few minutes later, a sleek sports car drove into the villa area and stopped next to Shen Yuepo and his group with a beautiful drift.
The driver's side door opened, and Xiao Yizhou, dressed in a casual suit, stepped out with a smile on his face and went straight to the back seat of the car where Shen Yuepo was sitting.
“Miss Chen, I’m sorry to have kept you waiting…” Xiao Yizhou said with a smile, while habitually reaching for the back door of the car.
However, his smile and words froze completely on his face the moment he saw the situation inside the car, as if a pause button had been pressed.
In the back seat, Shen Yuepo sat quietly.
A strange man was sitting next to her.
The man had a handsome face that was almost otherworldly, and his dark golden eyes swept over indifferently. Xiao Yizhou instantly felt an invisible pressure coming towards him.
It was him! The man who appeared in Shen Yuepo's video call.
However, Xiao Yizhou's shock and stiffness lasted only a moment.
Years of self-cultivation and business experience allowed him to quickly suppress his surging emotions.
A smile returned to his face, but the smile didn't fully reach his eyes.
His voice was steady, as if his earlier outburst had never happened, and his gaze returned to its usual gentleness when he looked at Shen Yuepo.
Then she naturally turned to Feng Jin beside her, asking at just the right moment, "And this is...?"
Shen Yuepo's gaze swept over Xiao Yizhou, and she said succinctly, "Feng Jin. You don't mind bringing a friend along at the last minute, do you?"
"Of course I don't mind."
Xiao Yizhou's smile deepened, appearing very magnanimous. "Your friend is my friend."
"My car is up ahead, you can follow me in." After saying that, he turned and walked towards his sports car.
The Shen family's black sedan slowly started and followed Xiao Yizhou's sports car into the villa area.
The car eventually stopped in front of a modern new villa with a great view.
Lu Jin was already standing in front of the villa, waiting.
He was dressed in a smart casual outfit today, his hair was meticulously styled, and he greeted us with a warm yet courteous smile.
"Master Shen, we've been waiting for you!"
Lu Jin's voice was loud and clear, filled with gratitude, "Last time I was harassed by that female ghost in the coffin and was in a very sorry state, so I didn't have a chance to get to know you properly. Today I finally have the opportunity!"
As he spoke, his gaze lingered on Shen Yuepo for a moment, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
He hadn't been able to get a good look at her last time because of her disheveled state, but this time he finally saw what Shen Yuepo looked like.
In the sunlight, she wore a beige diagonally buttoned shirt with delicate Chinese knot buttons adorning the collar, making her neck appear even longer.
Her half-up black hair was secured with an antique peach wood hairpin, with a few stray strands falling beside her ears, adding a touch of casualness.
This is clearly a classical beauty who has just stepped out of a traditional Chinese ink painting. How could she be the Xuanmen master he imagined, holding a peach wood sword and walking with the Seven Star Step?
Shen Yuepo nodded to him: "Mr. Lu."
Just then, the other door of the car that Shen Yuepo was riding in opened, and Feng Jin stepped out of the car.
Lu Jin's gaze was instantly drawn to the man who had suddenly appeared.
He was stunned for a moment, his gaze lingering on Feng Jin's handsome face for two seconds before he subconsciously glanced quickly at Xiao Yizhou, who had just gotten out of the car.
Immediately, a warmer smile spread across his face. He stepped forward, habitually extending his hand, and tentatively asked:
"Master Shen, who is this distinguished gentleman...?"
Shen Yuepo: "Friend."
Lu Jin extended his hand to Feng Jin: "So you are Master Shen's friend. It's a pleasure to meet you! My name is Lu Jin, and I am the owner of this house."
He adopted a very humble posture and was very warm in his attitude.
However, Feng Jin simply lowered his eyes and glanced indifferently at Lu Jin's outstretched hand.
He parted his thin lips slightly, uttering only two cold words:
"Fengjin".
After that, there was no further explanation.
He didn't shake hands in return, nor did he even glance at Lu Jin again. His gaze had already shifted to the brand-new villa in front of him, carrying a scrutinizing air.
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