At this time, there was a knock on the door, and Mu Linlin hurriedly got up and opened the door.

A tall woman walked in.

"Aunt? Why are you here!" Shen Xue looked at the woman in front of her and rubbed her eyes in disbelief.

The visitor was her mother's biological sister. This aunt took great care of her after her mother passed away. She even proposed to the Shen family to take her in and raise her, but Shen Tang refused.

Later, when Shen Xue entered high school, her aunt married away to country Y. From then on, the two rarely saw each other and only talked on the phone during New Years and holidays.

"Xiaoxue, long time no see." Qin Zhi looked at the niece she had not seen for many years, and her heart was filled with pity.

"I heard that you got married. My aunt was abroad at the time and didn't attend your wedding. I'm sorry." Qin Zhi saw that Shen Xue was much thinner than she had been a few years ago. She felt sad and couldn't help but hug her tenderly. .

"Aunt, it's okay. It's great to see you. Why are you at Mo's?" Shen Xue patted Qin Zhi on the back to comfort her.

"Xiaoxue, actually I have been back to China for a while, but I have postponed my meeting with you until today because there are things at hand that I have not dealt with."

"Aunt, is there something you want to tell me?"

Shen Xue knew that if it were not a particularly important matter, Qin Zhi would never choose to meet her on such an occasion.

Qin Zhi looked thoughtful, then took out a box from the assistant behind her and opened it slowly.

"Xiaoxue, I heard that you recovered your mother's belongings."

"Yes, that's the bracelet on my hand." Shen Xue slowly raised her left hand and showed it in front of Qin Zhi.

"Take a good look. Is what your mother left for you?" Qin Zhi held Shen Xue's hand and looked at her firmly.

Shen Xue was confused when Qin Zhi asked, could there be another bracelet like this in the world? She took off the bracelet from her hand and turned it back and forth under the light.

"No! This is not the one my mother left for me. Although it looks exactly the same, there is a very small crack on the innermost side of my one. You can't see it without shining a light." Shen Xue's suddenly raised voice frightened her. Xiao Yiran and Mu Linlin stood beside them.

"Then take a look at this one." Qin Zhi took out a black cloth bag from the box and opened it. It turned out to be the same bracelet as the one on Shen Xue's hand!

Shen Xue's head buzzed, and she carefully stretched out her hands, took the bracelet from Qin Zhi's hand, and looked at it carefully.

"That's this one! Look, aunt, there is a small crack here." Qin Zhi glanced in the direction Shen Xue pointed, and then nodded affirmatively.

He looked at everything in front of him with confusion, and he didn't even have time to say hello to this aunt who only existed in Xiaoxue's mouth.

"What the hell is going on?" Shen Xue frowned. She couldn't figure out why two identical bracelets appeared here.

"Xiaoxue, listen to me, your grandmother left two bracelets in total, one for your mother and one for me." Seeing Shen Xue being so excited, Qin Zhi hurriedly told the truth about that year.

"So, aunt, this thing in my hand only belongs to you? Shen Xue looked at Qin Zhi in front of her in confusion.

"No, when your mother got married, I added my bracelet to your mother's dowry." Facing Shen Xue's questions, Qin Zhi explained word for word.

"Then why did this bracelet appear at the auction?" Shen Xue was surprised that her mother had never mentioned this matter to her.

"More than twenty years ago, not long after she married into the Shen family, your mother was kidnapped once. You were not born at that time." Qin Zhi still breaks into a cold sweat when she recalls her sister's kidnapping many years ago.

"Kidnapping? How could this happen?" Shen Xue couldn't believe it. The Shen family was at least a wealthy family, and how could their daughter-in-law be kidnapped? No one had ever told her.

"Yes, the kidnappers asked for a large ransom from the Shen family. Your father could not afford that much money at the time, and your uncles were not willing to bankrupt their fortunes to save your mother. In the end, it was your grandfather who fought against everyone's opinions and forced the Shen family to

All the cash was taken out to save your mother." Qin Zhi said that she was so moved that she couldn't help but shed tears.

"It's a pity that your mother seems to have been frightened since then, and her health has been poor." Qin Zhi's voice was low, as she recalled the years when her sister was suffering from illness.

"Grandpa..." Shen Xue shed tears as she thought of the person who was the best to him in the Shen family.

"Xiaoxue, the day your mother was kidnapped, she was wearing the bracelet I gave her. When she came back afterwards, she told me that after the kidnappers locked her up, they thought her bracelet was worth some money, so they gave it to her.

The bracelet was taken away."

"So, what my aunt means is that the kidnapper sold my mother's bracelet at that time, and more than twenty years later, the bracelet was sold at the auction." Shen Xue expressed the doubt in her heart.

"I think the kidnappers didn't dare to sell the bracelet after taking it, so they kept it in their hands. Only recently did the bracelet spread to the market." Qin Zhi said her doubts thoughtfully. After all, the police followed the clues on the bracelet to find the bracelet.

They searched the whole North City, but still found nothing. This shows that the kidnappers did not just get the bracelet and sell it.

Before she finished speaking, Shen Xue suddenly thought of something: "Then how did my one return to my aunt's hands?"

"After you went abroad to study, your father owed a large amount of gambling debts. He was forced by the casino people to do nothing, and he was afraid that your grandma would find out, so he had to pry open your safe and sell your bracelet to pay back the gambling debt.

Debt." When Qin Zhi thought of her sister marrying a man like Shen Tang who was a compulsive gambler, she felt unworthy of her sister.

"My father?" Shen Xue suddenly felt a sense of desolation in her heart. This father, who had cared so little about her since she was a child, did such a thing. She actually found it very reasonable and ridiculous.

"After your mother's bracelet was lost, I have been sending people to keep an eye on it. This bracelet is rare on the market. I will definitely know it if it appears." Qin Zhi came back this time just for her sister.

"So, aunt came back to China after seeing the news about the auction?"

"Yes, as soon as I saw the advertisement for the auction, I recognized that this bracelet was the one your mother lost when she was kidnapped."

Everyone present looked at each other. So, the kidnapper who kidnapped Shen Xue's mother was about to be exposed?

"That means that the person who took out this bracelet for auction is the kidnapper back then. Unfortunately, we don't know who he is." Shen Xue lowered her head and thought.

"Miss Shen, maybe I can help with this matter." Xiao Yiran suddenly said from the side.

"You?" Mu Ran and Shen Xue said in unison.

"I once asked someone to investigate. The previous owner of the bracelet was a well-known private collector in Beicheng antique circle, surnamed Xu." After Xiao Yiran called him that day to ask about the auction, he started to find someone to investigate.

It happened, but I didn’t expect to actually use it today.

"Then where can I find this Mr. Xu?" Mu Ran asked.

"Um... Generally, private buyers of this level are not willing to interact with others. Maybe we can try it with the old man." Mu Linlin answered. The person who can afford such a good bracelet is definitely a very good person.

Than average.

Mu Linlin's words made Mu Ran's eyes light up, yes, no matter who you are, as long as you are in Beicheng, you have to give Mo Shen face.

"Xiaoxue, don't think too much. Since aunt has recovered the bracelet, it will only be a matter of time to find out the truth." Mu Ran took Shen Xue's hand and comforted her.

Shen Xue wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. Yes, it has been so many years since her mother passed away. No matter how much she thinks about it now, it is useless.

"Aunt, thank you." Shen Xue looked at Qin Zhi and said gratefully.

"Silly boy, why are you being polite to me?" Qin Zhi patted Shen Xue on the head. This was probably her sister's only concern for the world. She picked up the bracelet in the box, along with the one Shen Xue had just placed on the table.

That one, and handed them into Shen Xue's hands together.

"Xiaoxue, one more thing. Before the matter is found out, remember not to quarrel with the Mo family." Qin Zhi held Shen Xue's hand and said seriously.

"Why is this?" Shen Xue didn't understand.

"Don't ask, my aunt is doing it for your own good. You can't deal with that big family on your own now." Qin Zhi shook her head and warned Shen Xue again.

"Okay, you guys are busy, so I won't disturb you. Xiaoxue, if you need any help, just call me." Qin Zhi personally put on two bracelets for Shen Xue, then hugged Shen Xue, and finally

He left the Mo family's office with his assistant.

Shen Xue looked at Qin Zhi's leaving figure and suddenly thought of her long-dead mother. Unknowingly, her face was covered with tears.

"Mr. Mu, this is my design plan. Let me show it to you first." Shen Xue wiped the tears on her face, took a deep breath, and said to Mu Linlin with a smile.

"Miss Shen, since we originally chose you as the designer of our jewelry series, it is because we fully believe in your ability. There is no need to look at the design drawings." Mu Linlin smiled and closed the computer that Shen Xue pushed over, and said softly.

.

Shen Xue couldn't believe her ears. As a designer, she didn't know how many times she had been embarrassed by all kinds of weird clients, but this, the most powerful client she had ever encountered in her life, refused to let her go even once.

She modified.

"Mr. Mu, I have another question. I wonder if I can have the honor of meeting Mr. Mo?" Shen Xue thought for a while and finally revealed the biggest purpose of her trip.

"Miss Shen, it's really unlucky that Mr. Mo is not in the company today, but he often says that we will meet each other if we are destined. I believe you will meet soon." Mu Linlin politely rejected Shen Xue.

Yes, after all, he is the richest man in Beicheng. How could she be able to meet him whenever she wants? Although Shen Xue felt a little disappointed in her heart, she also felt that it was reasonable.

She exchanged greetings with Mu Linlin and then walked out of Mo's Company with Mu Ran.

Not long after he left, Shen Xue's phone rang.

"Xiaoxue, go home for dinner tonight. Grandma has something to ask you." Shen Tang's voice came from the other side of the phone.

When Shen Xue thought about this so-called father, he secretly sold the only thing left to her by her mother in order to pay off those dirty gambling debts. She really couldn't talk to him calmly.

"If I don't go, what good things will happen to your Shen family?" Shen Xue's tone could not conceal her anger.

Shen Tang was startled by his daughter's sudden anger. He didn't know why his daughter was so angry. Could it be because he asked her to borrow money?

"Shen Xue, don't forget, you are also a member of the Shen family." What do you mean by "your Shen family?" Shen Tang was so angry at Shen Xue's words that he called her by her first and last name.

"The thing I regret most is that my surname is Shen." Shen Xue said through gritted teeth, as if she wanted to return the word "Shen" to the person on the other side of the phone.

"Dad, Xiaoxue is in a bad mood. Don't argue with him. Let's go over for dinner tonight." Mu Ran saw that Shen Xue's expression was wrong, and he was afraid that she and Shen Tang would quarrel again, so he quickly picked up the phone and said.

After hanging up the phone, he realized that Shen Xue was still shaking slightly.

"Wife" he called softly, fearing to scare Shen Xue.

"Such a person is not worthy of being my father, and I don't want to have dinner with him." Shen Xue looked at Mu Ran, blaming him for agreeing to go back to Shen's house for dinner without permission.

"Xiaoxue, don't be arrogant. I don't want to have anything to do with them, but have you forgotten what my aunt said?" Shen Xue was already unconscious, but Mu Ran had to stay awake at all times.

Shen Xue suddenly thought of something and instantly fainted. Yes, no matter how reluctant she was, her surname was still Shen, and she couldn't change this.

Recalling what her aunt just said, the scandalous things about the Shen family were like a poisonous snake, worming its way into Shen Xue's heart and slowly gnawing at her.

After get off work in the evening, I took Shen Xue home to change clothes, and then went to Shen's house for a banquet.

The two of them were silent all the way, and when they approached the Shen family villa, Mu Ran couldn't help but remind Shen Xue not to act out of emotion.

Shen Xue saw her husband's concerned look on her face and blamed herself for spreading her resentment towards the Shen family on Mu Ran.

"Husband, I understand. I won't make a fuss. Anyway, the bracelet has been recovered now. I'm sorry, I shouldn't lose my temper with you because of this matter." Shen Xue gently held Mu Ran's face, tenderly. He said, and then placed a kiss on his lips.

The atmosphere between them finally returned to what it was before, and Mu Ran walked down the steps in a sensible manner.

The two walked into the Shen family's villa hand in hand. Unexpectedly, as soon as they entered the door, they saw a familiar person sitting in the Shen family's living room!
Chapter completed!