Chapter 233: 233, let bygones be bygones Chapter 233: 233, let bygones be bygones Song Yan Ning quickly arrived at the Beijing Suburbs, where with her current level of cultivation and the Wind Manipulation Technique, it only took her about ten minutes to get there. During these days, she’d been cultivating with the Spirit Stones she had acquired from the Hidden Sect, and she believed that within a week she could break through to the Golden Core stage.
From a distance, she saw many people gathered around a dilapidated house, including reporters, police officers, and two masters. She didn’t know who had called them there.
Song Yan Ning stopped in a small grove not far from that old house and released her Divine Sense to scan the building, only to discover a Yin Evil Array inside. It was indeed just as she had suspected.
“Xiao Ning,” a voice as gentle as a spring breeze came from behind her just then.
“You’re here too?” Song Yan Ning turned her head to look at Qin Yushen. She had originally planned to call him to come with her this evening but didn’t expect him to be here already.
Qin Yushen walked to Song Yan Ning’s side, lightly tousling her soft, black hair, and smiled at her, “There’s a Ghost Cultivator here, its strength comparable to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage. I had confronted it before and it escaped; I hadn’t expected it to cause trouble again.” He had planned to wait for Xiao Ning to return to Yang City before dealing with this Ghost Cultivator, but it had grown wilder recently. Hence, he decided to come and check on it, and unexpectedly, Xiao Ning was here too. Surely, this was a case of great minds thinking alike.
“I’ve just scanned that old house with my Divine Sense and found a Yin Evil Array inside,” Song Yan Ning shared her discovery with Qin Yushen.
Qin Yushen nodded, “That Yin Evil Array is what allowed it to escape.” He was not very proficient in Arrays, and the level of this Yin Evil Array was not low.
“Let’s go back and return tonight. I suspect there’s not just a Yin Evil Array here but also a Yin Spirit Pearl,” Song Yan Ning suggested after scanning the old house again. She had visited a few haunted houses back in Yang City, which also had traces of ghostly energy, but those were only restless spirits, which she could eliminate by releasing just a trace of Spiritual Energy.
Qin Yushen nodded, reaching out to take Song Yan Ning’s hand, “My mom mentioned she hasn’t seen you for a long time. Are you free today? We could have dinner together.”
“Mmm,” Song Yan Ning nodded. She hadn’t seen Aunt Qin for a long time either. Ever since she had combined her own formula with Aunt Qin’s company’s products, the company had been performing increasingly well over the years, competing with some internationally renowned brands. With good sales, naturally, Aunt Qin deposited more money into her account every month.
As for her current assets, she wasn’t quite sure of the exact amount. Money was just a number to her. If possible, she would rather exchange all that money for cultivation resources.
“Then I’ll make a phone call to my mom,” Qin Yushen said, pulling out his phone to dial.
Liu Shanyue had just finished a meeting and was listening to her secretary’s briefing on the work arrangements for the past few days when her mobile phone began to ring. Only those closest to her knew her mobile number; others would have to contact her through the company’s official line.
After motioning her secretary to pause, Liu Shanyue picked up her phone and saw that it was Qin Yushen calling, a smile appeared on her face as she pressed the answer button, “How did you think to call me?”
“I’m with Xiao Ning; would you have time for a meal together today?” Qin Yushen went straight to the point. He knew his mother’s time was valuable.
“One moment,” Liu Shanyue looked at her secretary, pointing at the schedule in her hands.
The secretary quickly handed the schedule to Liu Shanyue.
Liu Shanyue looked it over, “Alright, let’s meet at 11:30 AM at the Lanting Hotel across from my company.” She had not seen Xiao Ning for a long time and wished to talk more with her, but she had been extremely busy recently. She had a flight to Y country in a couple of days to meet with the head of their subsidiary there.
“Okay,” Qin Yushen responded and put away his phone, “Let’s head to the Lanting Hotel and wait for my mom there.” It was already 10:30 AM, and it was about time to head there.
Song Yan Ning nodded, and together with Qin Yushen, they used the Wind Manipulation Technique to travel a distance. As they were nearing the city, the two slowed down and strolled slowly towards the Lanting Hotel.
Liu Shanyue checked the time and stood up to leave her office.
She had forgotten her mobile phone and turned back to pick it up when it conveniently began to ring.
Liu Shanyue hesitated slightly as she glanced at the caller ID. It was Yang Xiner calling. After they had met the other day, she had originally planned to block Xiner, but thinking about the many years of their friendship, she ultimately didn’t do it. Moreover, with the going-ons in Xiner’s family due to Song Yufeng’s infidelity, Liu Shanyue knew that Xiner must be heartbroken, and since Xiner had very few friends, she was one of the few who could comfort her.
After a moment, Liu Shanyue pressed the answer button.
“Xiao Yue, do you have time to meet?” The voice of Yang Xiner came through the phone.
“I am quite busy these days; let’s talk about it once I’m free. Is there something you need?” Liu Shanyue couldn’t help asking. She was worried that Xiner might be distressed over Song Yufeng. She had been getting home really late these days and only knew that Song Yufeng had been disowned by the Song Family. As for the details afterwards, she wasn’t aware that Yang Xiner and Song Yufeng had reconciled.
“No, I just wanted to say I’m sorry for the other day. I shouldn’t have behaved like that, I’m sorry!” Reflecting on her attitude that day, Yang Xiner truly regretted it, thankful that Xiao Yue was still willing to take her calls. After so many years of friendship, she knew Xiao Yue’s character well—if Xiao Yue felt disappointed in someone, she wouldn’t associate with them again.
“It’s okay, it’s all in the past,” Liu Shanyue walked to the elevator, hitting the call button. Xiner’s response was quite unexpected to her.
“Let’s have a meal together when you’re free, and I have some good news to tell you—I’ve reconciled with Yufeng,” Yang Xiner said excitedly.
“Congratulations,” Liu Shanyue genuinely felt happy for Yang Xiner. She knew that Xiner truly loved Song Yufeng and losing him would have deeply affected her. Now that they were back together, it was naturally the best outcome.
“And Xiao Ning, she’s doing fine. If she and Xiao Shen can end up together, I would be very happy,” Yang Xiner continued. Previously, she had been determined to match Xiao Xue with Xiao Shen, but now reflecting on it, she realized she had been meddling unnecessarily. It was their own personal matter; why should she interfere? As for the marriage agreement she and Xiao Yue had originally made, it would depend on whether Xiao Ning and Xiao Shen had a future together.
Liu Shanyue smiled, “It’s good that you think that way. I’ll call you when I’m free.” She didn’t know what had caused such a significant change in Xiner, but she was pleased with the results. If Xiner could continue like this, she was still willing to remain friends with her.