Just as she was about to open it, Shen Qingqing looked up and saw Chairman Feng craning his neck to watch. She flipped the envelope shut and placed it on her lap.
Chairman Feng couldn't help but look up at her. "Why aren't you reading it?"
But upon seeing her cold expression, he suddenly understood, chuckled lightly, and stood up. "Alright, I won't look. However, Mrs. Fu, you must remember the promise you made to me. Although I didn't help you get the antidote, I did help you contact him."
"How was the antidote lost?" she suddenly asked.
Chairman Feng's expression stiffened. This was his fault; the antidote was lost by his daughter. He forced himself to say, "We indeed made a mistake in this matter, but she is still a child, impulsive and willful, and I've spoiled her. Mrs. Fu, please be magnanimous and don't hold it against her."
"She's still young. If she stays in there, even if she gets out, her future will be ruined."
Shen Qingqing couldn't help but laugh. "You think she can get out?"
Chairman Feng's expression changed slightly. "What do you mean?"
"She did such a thing, with concrete evidence, how could she possibly get out?" Shen Qingqing found it both laughable and absurd, never expecting Chairman Feng to be so naive at times.
Chairman Feng suddenly stood up. "I gave you the antidote, and you promised to let my daughter and me live. Why must you force her into a dead end?"
"Chairman Feng, you've misunderstood one thing." Shen Qingqing swayed her fair fingertips, her voice clear and cold. "It was your daughter who first spoke disrespectfully and caused harm. Since she admitted it herself, I sent her in for some proper education. You could consider it me helping you educate your daughter."
Anger flared in Chairman Feng's chest. "You..."
Shen Qingqing smiled faintly, her charm captivating. "Chairman Feng, there's no need to pretend with me."
"What are you talking about? Pretend what?"
"Which daughter of yours..." Shen Qingqing chuckled lightly, her contempt barely concealed. "By sending her in, I'm actually helping you. Otherwise, who knows what she might do one day and drag you down with her."
"She's my daughter. Even if she drags me down, I'm willing." Chairman Feng gritted his teeth, his voice almost a growl.
Shen Qingqing couldn't be bothered with his sanctimonious demeanor and directly showed him out. "Since you've delivered what you came to deliver, please see yourself out. I won't see you off."
"Then what about me?" Chairman Feng finally asked the most important question.
Shen Qingqing propped her chin on her hand and smiled with satisfaction. "That's more like it. After going in such a roundabout way, you've finally gotten to the point."
Chairman Feng could see the obvious sarcasm in her eyes, but his nature was such that he remained calm, steady, and could endure what others couldn't. "After all, this was the condition we agreed upon in our transaction. Of course, I value it."
"Once the antidote is in hand, you'll naturally be fine." The implication was clear: before the antidote was secured, a knife hung over his neck. Yet, despite his extreme anger, he was powerless. This knife could end his life at any moment.
Shen Qingqing observed his pale and flushed face, then slowly added, "Oh, and no matter where I go or what I do, my uncle will stay here."
This statement successfully turned Chairman Feng's face completely black. This was blatant blackmail, yet he could do nothing and dared not do anything. If he made any move, Chris could have him sent away!
"You'd better keep your word, or we'll end up with a mutually destructive outcome, which will benefit neither of us." He could only leave behind a threat and depart in anger.
As soon as he left, Aunt Cao spat. "Peh! Scumbag, beast!" If Xiao Yuying hadn't stopped her earlier, she would have gone up and scolded Chairman Feng soundly. She hated the sight of this man, her teeth itching with resentment.
Shen Qingqing said calmly, "Justice may be delayed, but it will not be denied." When the time comes, the price will be paid.
She opened the envelope. Inside was an invitation. It invited them to a resort and a three-day sea cruise, with the host being – Z. The envelope was handwritten, with bold, clean strokes, like a soaring dragon, full of power. It was said that handwriting reflects the person. Shen Qingqing, however, was not impressed. Anyone capable of distributing so many harmful poisons to others clearly had a venomous heart.
Xiao Yuying also saw the contents of the invitation and couldn't help but ask, "Are we going?"
"Yes." In an instant, Shen Qingqing made her decision.
Xiao Yuying disagreed. "Don't go. This looks like a trap, it's not safe at all!"
Old Mrs. Xiao also objected. "Girl, this person is hiding their identity, which shows they are not a straightforward individual and will be difficult to deal with. If you go, you might be stepping into a trap. It's better to forget it. We'll find another way for the antidote."
"If you don't enter the tiger's lair, how can you catch its cubs?" Shen Qingqing also wanted to see who this 'Z' was.
Old Mrs. Xiao and Xiao Yuying's repeated dissuasion proved futile. They looked at Fu Jingshu helplessly. "You try to persuade her. Do you want your wife to be in danger?"
"I'll listen to her." Fu Jingshu's gaze was fixed on her, and his answer was unwavering.
Shen Qingqing turned to look at him, meeting a pair of dark, yet subtly affectionate eyes. Her lips curved slightly. The two merely gazed at each other without speaking, yet an invisible barrier seemed to form around them, creating a space inaccessible to others, belonging only to them. The air seemed to carry the scent of love, thick and sweet.
The others couldn't help but rub their arms, a look of disgust on their faces. But deep down, they were happy. King stretched and said, "Alright, if she wants to go, then let her. Given her personality, we wouldn't be able to stop her anyway."
This was the truth. Old Mrs. Xiao and Xiao Yuying had come to understand Shen Qingqing's firm and stubborn nature over time. This girl was different from her mother. Her mother was outwardly strong, while she possessed an outwardly aggressive and striking presence, so captivating that one couldn't look away. Internally, she was equally strong and stubborn, not easily changing her mind.
"Where are we going?" Chris, who had been working outside, entered the house.
Shen Qingqing explained briefly, and Chris immediately became serious. "Since it's so dangerous, I'll go with you."
"Exactly!" Xiao Yuying strongly agreed. "Have your uncle accompany you. His status will be beneficial to you, and I believe even if that person is arrogant, they will have some reservations."
"No."
"Why?" She didn't understand why Shen Qingqing disagreed.
"I want Uncle to stay at home to protect you, Grandma, and Alang," Shen Qingqing said softly. "Chairman Feng seems to be behaving now, but who knows if he'll lash out desperately when we're gone." If Grandma and her aunt were harmed, they would be in a passive position.
Chris sat next to his wife, his mind already wavering. "Darling, then I..."
Xiao Yuying glared at him, and he immediately swallowed his words. Shen Qingqing found it amusing and peeled an orange herself, handing it to her aunt. "Aunt, please listen to me."
Xiao Yuying finally compromised. She couldn't outstubborn this girl.
King raised his hand from the side. "Count me in!"