A wave of dizziness swept over Su Cheng, and her head throbbed as though it were splitting apart. Memories surged through her mind like a rising tide. The original host’s entire life flashed before her eyes like a fast-forwarded film.
The original host had truly lived a miserable life.
“Don’t worry. I’ll make sure your wishes come true.”
As the original host’s soul relaxed, the pain in Su Cheng’s head eased considerably.
Su Cheng sent a mental message. “Xiaobai? Xiaobai?”
There was no response.
It seemed the Reincarnation Mirror had already fallen into a deep sleep. Tearing through space must have taken quite a toll on it.
The original host had several wishes.
First, she wanted to become wealthy.
Second, she wanted to find her elder sister, who had been sold away. According to the original host’s memories, her grandmother had sold her sister to Xiba Village.
Third, she wanted to bring her eldest son, Han Zichen, back to her side and raise both of her sons properly.
Yes, she had two sons.
Because she was already pregnant with her second child.
Su Cheng supported her slightly dizzy head as she sat up on the luxurious bed. The room was lavishly decorated, clearly belonging to a wealthy household.
She got out of bed and walked toward the mirror across the room.
The reflection revealed an extraordinarily beautiful woman. She had delicate, almond-shaped eyes, peach-like cheeks, bright eyes, and pearly white teeth.
Her long, silky black hair cascaded over her shoulders like flowing water, soft and lustrous.
The original host really was beautiful.
Just then, Su Cheng heard footsteps.
She turned around and saw Huo Zhengting walking toward her in a perfectly tailored suit. His features were gentle and refined.
Looking at her, Huo Zhengting said warmly, “Stay home and take good care of yourself and the baby. If there’s anything you want to eat, just tell Auntie Liu. I have to make a trip overseas.”
Su Cheng gave him a faint smile.
“Okay.”
There wasn’t the slightest hint of warmth in her eyes.
Huo Zhengting raised an eyebrow.
“What? Are you unhappy?”
“When I get back, I’ll take you to Jindi Jewelry and have them make you a diamond necklace.”
Su Cheng remained expressionless.
“Mm. Okay. You should go.”
A flicker of doubt passed through Huo Zhengting’s intelligent eyes.
Something about Su Cheng seemed off today. She wasn’t behaving the way she usually did.
Huo Zhengting studied her deeply before saying, “Then I’m leaving.”
Su Cheng watched as he walked out of the room.
Once he was gone, she tried opening her spatial storage.
Nothing happened.
That shouldn’t be possible.
Then she suddenly remembered—this wasn’t her own body.
She hadn’t begun cultivating yet, and without enough spiritual energy, there was no way she could open the space.
Thinking about what was about to happen, Su Cheng hurriedly tied up her hair.
Tonight, the original host would be kidnapped by people sent by Zhao Ruyue.
And on the very day she gave birth, her abdomen would be cut open and her child forcibly taken from her…
Su Cheng needed to move quickly and gather anything valuable she could.
Right now, this body was as soft and weak as a kitten. She couldn’t beat anyone in a fight.
She opened the safe.
Inside were several exquisite jewelry boxes.
There was no time to examine them carefully. She spotted ten gold bars and several stacks of cash and stuffed everything into a bag.
She changed into a black tracksuit, then picked out several inconspicuous pieces of clothing and packed them as well.
After taking her identification documents, she put on a baseball cap.
Then she remembered Auntie Liu.
The original host had always treated the woman well, yet Auntie Liu had betrayed her for money.
In a way, that woman owed the original host half her life.
Su Cheng gave a cold laugh.
“I’ll collect a little interest first.”
She went into the bathroom and took out some essential oil. She poured a little onto the second-floor staircase and lightly wiped it over the steps with a rag.
Unless someone looked very carefully, they wouldn’t notice anything unusual.
This was the little surprise she’d prepared for Auntie Liu.
If Auntie Liu hadn’t secretly tipped off Zhao Mingyue, how could the original host have been so easily killed by Zhao Ruyue?
Su Cheng quietly made her way downstairs.
She glanced toward the kitchen.
The door was tightly closed, but she could faintly hear Auntie Liu humming an unfamiliar tune inside.
Su Cheng picked up her bag, walked quietly toward the front door, opened it, and quickly shut it behind her.
After walking a short distance, she reached the main road.
A taxi happened to be passing by.
Su Cheng raised her hand, and the car pulled over in front of her.
She opened the door and quickly got inside.
“Driver, take me to the Haotai Hotel.”
She pulled the brim of her cap lower over her face.
“Sure thing, miss.”
The weathered face of the driver broke into a smile.
At the Haotai Hotel, Su Cheng rented a room.
She planned to stay there for two days and figure out how to make some money.
Then she would return to the mainland to find the original host’s eldest son while also avoiding Zhao Ruyue’s influence.
She had no spiritual power at the moment, and Xiaobai was still asleep.
Su Cheng opened her bag.
When she opened one of the jewelry boxes, she found a jade bracelet inside.
It was smooth, lustrous, and almost translucent.
What surprised her was the faint trace of spiritual energy emanating from it.
What an unexpected surprise!
When she had first awakened, she hadn’t sensed any spiritual energy at all. She had been somewhat worried that she would have no means of protecting herself.
But if this bracelet contained spiritual energy, then the raw stone from which it had been carved must contain an even denser amount.
With spiritual energy, she could cultivate.
And once she began cultivating, she would finally have the power to protect herself in this world.
She needed to find those raw stones as quickly as possible and begin cultivating as soon as she could.
Her current situation was extremely dangerous.
Zhao Ruyue had considerable influence in Xiangjiang.
She was undoubtedly already searching for Su Cheng.
She had to leave Xiangjiang as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, at the villa, Auntie Liu was sitting on the living room sofa with a telephone receiver in her hand. Her face was covered in an ingratiating smile.
“Hello? Miss Zhao? I was just about to call you. Mr. Huo has already gone overseas. Yes, yes. Of course. All right, all right!”
Auntie Liu hung up the phone, her face filled with delight.
Once she finished this job, she would be able to return home and enjoy her retirement.
Humming to herself, Auntie Liu went upstairs.
She was going to see what that woman was doing. Every day, she had to wait on her hand and foot.
The moment Auntie Liu stepped onto the second-floor staircase, her foot suddenly slipped.
“Ah!”
Her terrified scream was followed by two heavy thuds as her body tumbled down the stairs.
“Ah! Ah—!”
Auntie Liu lay at the bottom of the staircase, screaming in agony, her face covered in blood.
“Help… help me! Miss Su, save me!”
Her voice was weak, but no one came.
Auntie Liu struggled to move, crawling forward inch by inch until she finally reached the front door.
“Help! Somebody help me!”
She pounded desperately on the door.
Fortunately, a postal worker delivering mail happened to hear her cries.
The postal worker couldn’t open the door from outside, so he had no choice but to call the police.
Only after the police arrived was Auntie Liu finally taken to the hospital.
“Moderate concussion, significant blood loss, and multiple abrasions across the body. She’ll need to stay in the hospital for observation.”
The doctor looked at Auntie Liu sympathetically.
“You’re not a child anymore. You need to watch where you’re going when using the stairs. Be more careful next time.”
The police officer’s expression was stern.
…
When Zhao Ruyue received the call from Auntie Liu, she learned that Huo Zhengting had already left for overseas.
Her opportunity had arrived.
She could no longer have children.
If everything went according to plan today, once she had this child, Zhao Ruyue would finally be able to marry Huo Zhengting as she’d always dreamed.
Anything she wanted, she would obtain.
Anyone she wanted, she would get.
Anyone who dared to stand in her way would disappear from this world.
Zhao Ruyue looked at herself in the mirror.
Her wine-red, wavy hair fell over her shoulders. She had beautiful features and came from a prominent family.
Hmph.
That woman was nothing more than someone who happened to look somewhat similar to her.
And she actually thought she was worthy of carrying Huo Zhengting’s child?
Zhao Ruyue’s expression turned sinister, her eyes filled with viciousness.
The bodyguard standing outside the door shuddered.
She was terrifying.
Zhao Ruyue looked at the bodyguard dressed entirely in black and ordered, “Take a few men with you and bring the woman from the villa to Wangjiang Villa. Don’t leave any traces behind. Be gentle. Nothing can happen to my child.”
“Yes, Eldest Miss. We’ll take care of everything.”
The bodyguard bowed respectfully.
“Don’t worry. We’ll get it done.”