From Nun to Real Heiress: Expert at Turning the Tables

Chapter 735: 378 Wish_3

“It seems you know more than I do. How much do you know about Jiang Yu?”

“Jiang Yu…”. Ming Jing gazed at the drifting clouds in the sky, her smile tinged with inexplicable sadness.

“Pitiful people must have hateful aspects, a complete fool who was used, it’s better not to mention her.”

“She is not a fool.” Ran Tengxiao asserted decisively.

Ming Jing raised an eyebrow at him, noncommittal.

Ran Tengxiao calmed the surging emotions in his chest and said slowly, word by word, “She had no control over her own fate; being chosen by Jiang Chunlan was not her wish, nor was killing the patriarch.”

“You’re not her, how do you know it wasn’t her wish?”

“Her eyes are very similar to yours. Just as I believe you to be a good person, everyone has their own helplessness, and she had no choice.”

Ming Jing suddenly laughed, her eyes sparkling like shards of crystal, “I never knew that the cold-hearted Master Xiao of the rumors would also have a tender side. Knowing that there is someone in the world who understands her would probably make her smile even in the afterlife.”

Ran Tengxiao’s eyes suddenly darkened, his hands gripping the reins tightly: “She’s dead?”

Ming Jing smiled and nodded, “Yes, she is dead.”

“Impossible.” Ran Tengxiao’s breath caught.

“How could she possibly die?”

“She died thirteen years ago, her body reduced to ashes. That’s why you’ve been searching for her all these years without success, neither seeing her alive nor finding her corpse.”

Ran Tengxiao suddenly grabbed her arm, not giving her any chance to escape, looking down at her from atop his horse, staring intensely into her eyes.

“How do you know that?”

Ming Jing calmly met his gaze, saying unhurriedly, “No particular reason. I have my own intelligence network.”

Ran Tengxiao’s large hand gripped Ming Jing’s wrist tightly, unconsciously increasing the pressure as he did so. The young girl’s skin was too delicate, and soon a red patch appeared.

However, Ran Tengxiao remained oblivious, deeply gazing into the eyes before him.

They were so similar.

Yet, these eyes were too clear and too ruthless.

It seemed as if everything and nothing existed within them.

He truly must be mad!

“I’m sorry.” Ran Tengxiao released his grip, seeing the large red mark on her wrist, his eyes slightly darkened.

Ming Jing appeared unaffected, her eyes fixed on the path ahead, saying indifferently, “We both know who was behind the sulfuric acid attack at the last press conference. Madam Jiang couldn’t hold back any longer, and my appearance will only make her rage grow exponentially. The Rans rise and fall together; at this point, our best strategy is to unite and face the enemy together.”

“Do you know what kind of terrifying opponent you’re facing? And you still have the mood for romantic entanglements.” The young girl’s cold tone carried a faint hint of mockery.

She never would have imagined that Ran Tengxiao would harbor feelings for Yu Jiang; it was truly ludicrous.

Ran Tengxiao furrowed his brow, his expression turning serious, saying in a deep voice, “I’ve wanted to deal with this crazy woman for a long time.”

Ming Jing said lightly, “She’s already made her move.” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Ran Tengxiao looked at her in astonishment, she truly was no ordinary girl; her information network was even more extensive than his.

“The Qinglong Association has been entrenched in Jiangzhou for many years, with deep roots and a solid foundation. It’s difficult to uproot them completely, so it’s best to dissolve them from within, just like how Yu Jiang infiltrated them for two years and subtly incited internal strife within the Qinglong Association more than a decade ago. No matter how strong a house may be, if its foundation is shaken, its collapse can’t be far behind. She’s always been good at using small things to achieve big results, and this time is no exception.”

“You seem to know her quite well?”

Ming Jing scoffed, “A confident and arrogant woman, who thinks she can manipulate everyone like pawns. In this game, let her see who the real pawn is.”

As soon as her words were spoken, she lightly nudged the horse’s belly, and with a soft shout, Yufeng carried her away into the distance.

The young girl sat gracefully atop the horse, her lithe and elegant figure alive with unbridled freedom.

Ran Tengxiao squinted his eyes slightly but said nothing, “So even I am just a pawn on your chessboard…”

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“Ms. Ming Jing is here; Mr. Qing is in the office, please go right in.”

Xiao Wen was very busy, not having a moment to spare; no one in the office had any time to glance at Ming Jing.

Ming Jing walked to the office door and heard an angry roar coming from within: “Dong Jiahe, you motherfucker, answer the phone for me!”

Then Zheng Qing came out, looking up to see Ming Jing he paused, “You came just in time, come with me.”

Ming Jing smiled, “Why are you so angry? What happened?”

Zheng Qing loosened his collar and exhaled a stale breath, “That damn kid met a dancer at a bar and even wants to give up his debut opportunity for her. It’s infuriating. I swear I’ll break his legs.”

“A dancer?”

Zheng Qing scoffed, “A hostess. This kid is talented; I can’t stand by and watch him ruin his future.”