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As twilight fell, the peach blossom-colored clouds were tinged by the setting sun, casting a golden glow upon the towering villa, as if it had been dusted with a layer of gold.

Zhou Zhi was in the garden, watering the plants with a hose. Hearing the sound of the Hummer, he hastily dropped the hose and headed for the backyard. "Isn't the police station busy? How do you have the time to come back?"

Zhou Fengxu owned a property in an apartment building opposite the police station and seldom spent much time at home. Zhou Zhi had been thinking about finding a moment to deliver something to his son.

"I came back for something."

After a while, Zhou Fengxu ascended the stairs and pushed open the window, leaning his white shirt against the windowsill. "Aunt Dan went to the UK. Did she bring back the perfume she promised to get for me?"

"Not in her wardrobe in the room?" Zhou Zhi found it odd too and decided to help with the search upstairs. Eventually, they discovered the perfume in Aunt Juan's master bedroom.

It was a Chanel women's fragrance, elegantly wrapped in a pink gift bag.

Curious, Zhou Zhi peeked in and commented, "Not bad, you even know how to give a girl perfume. Looks like you're finally maturing. Perhaps we can start planning on getting you and Sister Dan married."

Zhou Fengxu took the gift bag and, seeing Zhou Zhi following closely behind with a gossiping look, he decided to offer an explanation. Otherwise, with the speed of the Zhou family's investigations, the girl's identity would be exposed soon.

He didn't want to implicate her innocence.

"Don't overthink it. They're just here to express gratitude for moving into a new home."

"Gratitude?" Zhou Zhi's mind raced, recalling the bullet incident. His heart leapt with immense relief.

"Was it the master who gave you the protective amulet last time? If so, we really need to thank them sincerely. It's fortunate that you had it with you then. Otherwise, your shrine would be beside Grandpa and Great-Grandpa's right now."

Zhou Zhi's heart had pounded fiercely that day. The next day, consumed by worry, he went to the police station, only to learn that Shi Yubing had informed him about Zhou Fengxu being attacked and hospitalized.

It was a bullet! Without the amulet, Zhou Fengxu wouldn't have survived. This person was a great benefactor to the Zhou family, and Zhou Zhi knew how to show his appreciation.

"How can we just give perfume when they saved your life? Wait a moment."

"My wife and I already prepared something."

As Zhou Zhi spoke, he brought over a large gift box. Upon opening it, a set of diamond jewelry glimmered softly inside.

"It's a rare treasure, considering the master is a girl. Any girl would love it. In my opinion, gold bars are more practical, but Sister Dan thinks they're too mundane. She insists that a master of such caliber would regard money as trivial."

Thinking of Chu Yuening's efforts to earn money through fortune-telling and dessert sales, Zhou Fengxu took the box with a smile.

"Well... The master I know might be rather unique."

On one hand, she didn't charge exorbitantly, ensuring that the poor could afford her services. On the other hand, she was willing to go through the trouble of preparing sweet soup just to earn an extra two hundred yuan, waking up early and staying up late.

She was truly an enigma.

Chapter 43

The group arrived at the apartment building, which overlooked a bay and was surrounded by greenery. The apartments all faced the bay with large glass windows that shimmered in the sunlight.

Carrying a towering pile of snacks, specifically bought for Chu Yi, Lin Jiahua's view was partially blocked. Peering out, she exclaimed in awe, "So luxurious!"

Shanpo stretched her legs, which hadn't seen much activity, and waved dismissively. "Too high, it's blinding!"

"But let's be real," Shanpo said with a laugh, crinkling her face. "Living here might even extend one's lifespan."

"Whatever you say. Don't forget who found this place," Zhang Jiande boasted, proudly carrying a large cardboard box as well.

Considering the recent move to the apartment, they lacked many food ingredients and condiments. He not only brought dishes but also numerous unopened bottles and jars, determined to showcase his culinary skills and leave a lasting impression on those who tasted his cooking.

Chu Yuening's eyes curved into a warm smile as she echoed, "Yes, we have to thank Brother De for everything."

Indeed, without Zhang Jiande's assistance, she wouldn't have found this apartment, let alone rent it at a price below the market rate.

The landlord mentioned that Zhang Jiande had helped their family in the past, which was why they entrusted the property to him with peace of mind.

After a long absence, Cao Daguang made an appearance, looking up at the apartment and chiming in, "Don't get too cocky. If I hadn't gone to Guangdong earlier, I would've been part of the house-hunting too!"

"Sure you would have," Zhang Jiande teased, "After Ning Ning gave you your fortune, you vanished into thin air. Did you remember to pay her?"

Cao Daguang grinned. "Of course."

Feeling his gaze, Chu Yuening touched her face and blinked. "Is there a fly on me?"

"No," Cao Daguang recalled the fortune-telling session with a hint of lingering fear in his voice. "Thanks to Ning Ning's divination, I realized there were indeed issues with that factory. If I had taken it over, I would've suffered huge losses. After the reading, I flew to Dongguan personally. Fortunately, I hadn't invested any money yet."

Cao Daguang was mere steps away from signing the contract and financing the teaware factory. It was thanks to Chu Yuening's insight that he avoided a significant financial setback.

After passing on the tea set factory, he visited another one and, after careful evaluation, found it to be promising. He took it over at the most favorable price, and now it has already started turning a profit.

If not for that fateful divination.

He wouldn't just fail to make money; he could have lost a million.

Thus, after settling matters at the tea set factory, Cao Daguang flew back to Hong Kong. Upon arriving at Temple Street, he heard about Chu Yuening's move to a new apartment and eagerly tagged along with Zhang Jiande, who was out grocery shopping.

"I didn't help with finding the place, but when it comes to furnishing, I'm definitely in!"

With a smile, Cao Daguang instructed his employees at the entrance of the building to start moving the items up.

Upon receiving their boss's order, the workers carried large and small cardboard boxes one after another towards the elevator.

Seeing the numerous boxes, Chu Yuening couldn't help but gasp. "Boss Cao, maybe... we should reconsider? There's so much stuff, and the apartment might not have enough space. It's not very big."