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He Xing glanced over, pursed her lips and chuckled lightly. It seemed that Jingdan was indeed greatly favored by her mother, even going as far as asking for a protective amulet for her. "A protective amulet?!" Hutu exclaimed in surprise, not expecting He Xing's mother to be so devout, actually gifting her such an item. Jingdan was also curious, but since it was a gift from He Xing's mother, she naturally intended to keep it well. Watching Jingdan carefully put away the protective amulet, He Xing chuckled softly and instructed, "Keep it safe, this protective amulet is quite powerful." "Okay," Jingdan nodded. Upon their return to Huaqing City, observing the obviously spring-like atmosphere of the city, Jingdan found it a bit unfamiliar. Having gotten accustomed to the chilly winds and silver scenery of Lanjiang City, the sudden sight of winter adorned with lush greenery made her feel like Huaqing City was not giving winter its due respect. Not a good look for winter at all! The three of them went their separate ways, with Jingdan heading to her aunt's place first. As soon as she entered, she was warmly welcomed by the two cats at home, one hanging onto her leg while the other followed her around. This was the sight that greeted Qiu Shuhuai when he emerged, unable to hold back a soft chuckle. "Where's Aunt?" Jingdan asked curiously. "She's out for a bit, will be back later." "Okay." Jingdan didn't dwell on it and took out the specialties she brought back from Lanjiang City, distributing them like gifts from a daughter married off, even the two cats didn't miss out, each getting a toy. Qiu Shuhuai watched her distribute them earnestly and couldn't help but chuckle, finding Jingdan excessively adorable. Unaware of it, Jing Shen Yue at this moment was in a café, with He Xing sitting across from her. "You mean she won't have these troubles anymore?" Jing Shen Yue asked, feeling a bit concerned. "Yeah," He Xing nodded, revealing a slightly relieved smile, "My mom said the situation has improved greatly." Looking at the woman in front of her, thinking back to when she had approached her voluntarily. That day, she was in a meeting at the company when her assistant mentioned a woman named He Xing looking for her, without an appointment. When she heard the name He Xing, she was genuinely stunned for a moment, as their interactions were truly limited, just that one time when Jingdan was intoxicated by someone else. But considering her suspicions about He Xing, she let her in. She gazed at He Xing, her facial features stunning, enhanced by her background as a dancer, her aura was exceptional. Just standing there, she understood why Jingdan had developed a good relationship with her. After all, that kid was not only a foodie but also quite particular about appearances. "President Jing," He Xing smiled lightly, maintaining a non-submissive demeanor in front of her. Jing Shen Yue calmly assessed her, "Do you have a specific reason for seeing me this time?" He Xing smiled faintly, straightforwardly saying, "I think you're already doubting my identity, aren't you?" "I can tell you directly now to save you the trouble of investigating." With that, she raised her hand, conjuring a white crane in her palm, gazing calmly at Jing Shen Yue. Jing Shen Yue was suddenly a bit excited, but when she saw He Xing's expression, she forced herself to calm down, looking at He Xing and asking in a low voice, "I want to know the purpose of your visit today." He Xing, actually being a white crane, surprised her, but what she didn't expect was for He Xing to voluntarily reveal this to her. He Xing glanced at the sofa and said, "Can I sit first?" Jing Shen Yue stood up, "My apologies, please have a seat." She then sat down next to her on the sofa. After He Xing sat down, she looked at Jing Shen Yue, whose appearance bore some resemblance to Jingdan, and smiled gently, saying, "I suppose President Jing also knows about my relationship with Jingdan. However, there is another point I need to clarify with you." "I like her." He Xing locked eyes with Jing Shen Yue, speaking with extreme seriousness and sincerity. Just like how she had accepted her feelings for Jingdan after careful consideration upon recognizing them. Jing Shen Yue silently watched her. If someone else had come to her and claimed to like Jingdan, she would likely have kicked them out immediately. But since the person in front of her was He Xing, the nature of the matter was different. Firstly, she was a member of the White Crane Clan, the White Crane Clan they had been seeking for years. Secondly, everyone could witness the care and protection she had for Jingdan, even willing to go to great lengths to retaliate against anyone who dared harm Jingdan, demonstrating the importance of Jingdan in her heart. "For small Jing's feelings, we do not intervene excessively." After all, they had no need to meddle in matters of the heart before. He Xing chuckled lightly, with a touch of relaxation, "Of course, I did not come to see you just to state the obvious." At this point, He Xing's expression gradually grew serious, "I want to ask, is there anything wrong with Jingdan's health that I'm unaware of?" Jing Shen Yue tensed up, "Huh? What do you mean?" He Xing's expression turned completely serious as she lowered her voice, "Why did Jingdan suddenly revert to her true form? Like back at the program's opening ceremony, why did she suddenly revert to her true form?" In such a situation, no demon would recklessly transform back to their true form without reason, the only possibility would be that Jingdan was forced to do so. Upon hearing He Xing's words, Jing Shen Yue fell silent for a moment, but considering He Xing's identity, she realized there was no need to hide anything. If they ultimately sought the help of the White Crane Clan, Jingdan's situation needed to be completely explained. She went on to explain Jingdan's situation in detail to He Xing, and as she observed He Xing's slightly surprised expression later on, she shook her head helplessly. If they couldn't figure out the situation, why would they go through the trouble of seeking out the White Crane Clan? "Can this situation be treated?" she inquired. He Xing also found it strange upon hearing Jing Shen Yue's words. Given Jingdan's abilities, she shouldn't have trouble even with such a simple form-shifting, right? "I don't know," He Xing shook her head. "You don't know? Aren't you from the White Crane Clan?" This time, Jing Shen Yue was somewhat surprised. He Xing looked slightly embarrassed at Jing Shen Yue's words and said, "Not all White Crane Clan members are proficient in medical skills, and I happen to be in the section that is not knowledgeable in that area." She genuinely lacked talent in medical skills. Jing Shen Yue: "...So, you mean to tell me that despite being from the White Crane Clan, you don't know?" "Although I don't know, my mother is a master in the clan." He Xing seemed somewhat proud as she said this. Even though He Yuan didn't talk much about the past, she could glean from the bits and pieces she heard that He Yuan was a genius in the clan. Jing Shen Yue: "...One step forward, two steps back." Subsequently, the plan for He Xing to take Jingdan home to play was actually to address Jingdan's medical needs. Now that she knew Jingdan would no longer suffer from shape-shifting troubles, Jing Shen Yue wanted to thank He Xing's mother for resolving such a major issue for them. "No need, she doesn't like having so many strangers disturb her." He Xing declined Jing Shen Yue's offer. Jing Shen Yue: "...Oh." Strangers? Are you giving up on pursuing Jingdan! After clarifying the situation for Jing Shen Yue, He Xing didn't linger any longer and stood up to bid farewell. Watching He Xing's departing figure, Jing Shen Yue chuckled softly, took a sip of her coffee, feeling bitterness spreading in her mouth, but a stronger smile appeared on her face. She wanted Jingdan's affection, akin to the opposite extreme of this cup of coffee, immersed in a honeyed pot. He Xing, this niece-in-law, she had decided! When she returned home in a rather good mood, she saw Jingdan eating the small jerky Qiu Shuhuai had brought her, with two cats by her side, enjoying a TV show. Jing Shen Yue: "...That jerky isn't yours, Qiu Shuhuai said it was only for me!" She was angry and walked over to stare down at Jingdan. Jingdan looked up in bewilderment, not understanding why her aunt suddenly looked so unfriendly. She held up the half-eaten jerky in her hand, saying, "Do you want this?" Jing Shen Yue was close to spitting blood. You ate my jerky and now you want me to eat the leftovers?! When Qiu Shuhuai came down from upstairs and saw the bizarre scene between the aunt and niece, he hesitated for a moment, wondering what was going on. Approaching them, he faced Jing Shen Yue's reproachful gaze and saw the piece of jerky Jingdan was holding up, and he understood. He pulled Jing Shen Yue aside, speaking softly, "These are new ones for her, not yours." Saying this, she chuckled slightly, finding it amusing. Who would have guessed that the decisive President Jing was an extreme food protector at home, unwilling to let her give jerky to the cats. And surprisingly, even her most beloved niece also faced objections. Upon hearing this, Jing Shen Yue sighed lightly, then turned back to help Jingdan refill the empty cup of milk. Jingdan looked even more bewildered, not understanding why her aunt suddenly changed her attitude so quickly. Watching Jing Shen Yue's actions and Jingdan's bewildered expression, Qiu Shuhuai beside them struggled hard to hold back his laughter. Finally, he couldn't resist and his shoulders shook uncontrollably as he burst into laughter with his back turned to the two of them. Jing Shen Yue: "...Feeling a bit embarrassed now." Nevertheless, Jingdan didn't think much of it. Seeing her aunt pour her a glass of milk, she picked it up and drank. However, as she drank, her mind was on the milk brewed by He Xing for her. Thinking about her New Year's resolution that she had promised herself, she wasn't sure if she could still... But then, in a sudden realization, Jingdan froze. Recalling the wish she made that night, she had just said she wanted at least two bottles of milk every day, but she didn't specifically mention who would provide those two bottles of milk?! She was dumbfounded. If she hadn't specified who would provide the milk, then this wish could easily be fulfilled without He Xing as the provider. The problem was, she wanted to drink the milk brewed by He Xing! With this realization, Jingdan visibly felt disheartened. Why did she leave such a major loophole in her wish when she made it?! However... Jingdan pondered with the cup to her lips. But He Xing had agreed to it at that time. Since she had agreed, shouldn't she also be the one to fulfill it? Ding— She looked down at her phone. [He Xing]: My house seems a bit off, like a stranger has been in here. I'm a bit concerned, could I stay at your place temporarily? Jingdan's heart skipped a beat! Was her New Year's wish coming true?! (End of this chapter)