Yun Ya’s smile deepened at the corners of her lips, but her face appeared nonchalant as she said, "Grandma, would you believe me if I said that I no longer need a high school diploma?" Yun Shu paused in her actions and glanced at her with a faint look, those beautiful eyes appearing even more profound and chilling amidst the misty tea vapor. She smiled a little, "Believe? Why wouldn’t I believe? You’ve been very smart since you were a child, Grandma believes that in these ten years, you couldn’t have achieved nothing." After she finished speaking, she gently sipped her tea. Yun Ya cast her gaze downward, the mocking smile in her eyes fleeting. Yun Shu set down her cup, "Ji Yunya, what exactly do you want?" Her tone was incredibly gentle, like the whisper between lovers. Yun Ya slouched in the sofa, looking quite sultry, but for some reason, she was utterly pleasing to the eye. "Grandma, you’re feigning ignorance, aren’t you? You should be very clear about it in your heart." Yun Shu gave a cold laugh, "Although you carry the surname Ji, do you really think you’re entitled to inherit everything that Ji Huaixi left behind?" Yun Ya shrugged, "Dad is more entitled to inherit than I am. Although he’s officially a son-in-law, in reality..." She smiled and coyly hooked her lips, casting a meaningful glance at Yun Shu. Yun Shu narrowed her eyes slightly, "You really do know everything." Yun Ya sighed, "No wonder ever since I was a child, Dad looked at me like I was some filthy thing. If that’s the case, why bother bringing Miaomiao and me into this world? It would’ve been simpler to just strangle us at birth, and spare us all this trouble now, don’t you think, Grandma?" Yun Shu raised an eyebrow, "On the contrary, I think this makes the game all the more fun. Killing off prey outright is so dull. It’s far more entertaining to watch the prey struggle bit by bit before slowly stepping into the trap of death. That’s the real thrill of the hunt." Yun Ya cursed her as insane in her heart, but on the surface, she laughed, "Be careful not to end up playing yourself to death." Her gaze swept over the cup unnoticeably. "Ji Yunya, let me give you one more piece of advice, ’Too clever by half can be a dangerous thing.’ You think you’re a fox, but in fact, you are nothing more than a frog in a well." Yun Ya looked down and chuckled, "Well then, let’s wait and see as we ride the donkey and read the ledger." Yun Shu returned to her room and furiously smashed a blue and white porcelain vase—one of her usual favorites. But in this moment, she couldn’t help wanting to destroy these beautiful things. They were all defying her, one after another. Su Antong, Ji Yunya, you must be in cahoots. Thinking of something, her eyes narrowed slightly as she made a phone call. Perhaps the money offered was sufficient, for the other party responded very quickly. "Su Antong was released from prison a year ago due to good behavior. After his release, he went back to his hometown and started farming. However, because of his time in prison and his age, he suffered bullying in his hometown and couldn’t bear the burden, leaving his homeland. During this period, he has been inquiring about someone’s whereabouts and only came to Jiangzhou a week ago. He is currently staying temporarily in the Land Temple in the east of the city. As of now, there is no evidence that he has made contact with any suspicious individuals." "Have someone keep an eye on him; once you find he has contacted a stranger, I want a thorough investigation," she instructed. After hanging up the phone, Yun Shu breathed a sigh of relief in her heart. It wasn’t Ji Yunya who brought him here. She had overestimated Ji Yunya—no matter how capable she might be, it was impossible for her to know someone like Su Antong. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ novel✶fire.net Pinching the bridge of her nose, she walked towards the bedside, but accidentally stepped on a piece of broken porcelain, causing pain to shoot through her sole. She couldn’t help but give it a fierce kick, as ferocious as a tiger. Every word Yun Shu had said to Lady He, every action she had taken, was now fully conveyed to Yun Ya’s ears. She asked Lady He to help her find something in Yunzhou. What was it? Why didn’t Yun Shu use her own power to search for it? Why resort to others? There’s an old saying: ’Even a mighty dragon cannot suppress a local snake.’ The Huang Family had deep roots in Yunzhou, so seeking their help to find something in Yunzhou would certainly be much more effective." Even more so because of Yun Shu’s shrewdness, she was sure this item was of no consequence to the Huang Family. But to Yun Shu, it was very important. Yun Ya was momentarily puzzled. The fog before her seemed to grow thicker, and Yun Shu, it seemed, still had many secrets hidden. On her way to the hospital the next day, Yun Ya heard a broadcast about Professor Ning who abruptly left in the middle of a lecture. Given that many notables were attending his talk, Professor Ning’s behavior sparked mixed reviews in the academic community. Yun Ya suddenly thought of Bai Ran; she hadn’t seen her in the past couple of days. It must have been her to cause Ning Qinglin to chase out. Some have love rooted deep, some suffer unrequited love, and some are madly obsessed... Ah, what exactly is love...?