From Nun to Real Heiress: Expert at Turning the Tables

She stole two cucumbers from the kitchen, sliced them, and placed the slices on Ming Jing’s face: “Cucumbers have the best hydrating effect. When you wake up in the morning, your skin will definitely not feel tight.”

Ming Jing looked at her alluring face without any disguise. This was her true self.

She was only thirty-four years old, but there were already fine lines around her eyes.

Zheng Qing noticed Ming Jing staring at her, and she touched her face: “In the entertainment industry, there isn’t a single female star who takes better care of her skin than I do. Unfortunately, after giving birth, I seemed to age overnight, and even the most expensive cosmetics can’t make up for it.”

She laughed while saying that, her eyes shining, “But I don’t regret having him at all.”

Zheng Qing’s expression turned serious: “Starting from now, I’ll teach you all my skincare secrets. You must not waste your natural beauty, and as for your hair, thick black long hair is a must-have for a beautiful woman. In this aspect, I’m the master.” She confidently flicked her own hair while saying that.

Ming Jing closed her eyes and began to meditate.

Then, she slipped out through the window.

Nighttime was her true world.

“Wentao, I don’t want to put you in a difficult position. Let’s…break up.”

“What nonsense are you talking about?” Zhu Wentao clasped her shoulders with both hands, looking down into her eyes.

“Never say that again.”

“But I don’t want to live secretly like this anymore. I want to be openly by your side. I know that’s a luxury, and that Madame has suffered with you through thick and thin. I can’t compare to her in your heart. I’m well aware of that, so I’m choosing to step back.”

The woman’s face displayed a mix of grievance, struggle, and relief – perfect proportions of each emotion.

Men are easily swayed by this, especially successful men like Zhu Wentao, who haven’t had much experience with women. He gently held Zhou Ling: “Can you give me a little more time? I promise I’ll give you a grand wedding.”

In an angle the man couldn’t see, the woman’s mouth curled into a brief and triumphant smile.

The woman wrapped her arms around his waist and softly said, “Alright, I’ll trust you one more time.”

After discussing their relationship, it was time to talk about work.

One of the main reasons Zhou Ling could quickly capture his heart was that she helped him share the workload and contributed ideas, effectively solving many of Zhu Wentao’s worries.

“Has that bastard Qian been found yet?”

Zhu Wentao shook his head; the bastard had fled to another country.

“The scandal involving Shengda is about to be exposed, and the consequences of the leak will be unimaginable. We need to be prepared to deal with it, or else the stock price will plummet, and the shareholders will cause trouble, making it hard for you to maintain your position as chairman.”

Zhu Wentao said gravely, “I founded the company single-handedly and have weathered storms over the years. This time won’t be an exception.”

“This time is different. You lost a lot of money on that project in Nanshan, and the shareholders are already very dissatisfied. They’re just waiting for you to make another mistake so that they can use it as a pretext to oust you.” Zhu Wentao’s expression grew darker.

“I heard that Secretary Wang has been trying to contact Shen Ke?”

Zhu Wentao coughed, “This Shen Ke is just an assistant, but he acts as if he’s the boss.”

Zhou Ling laughed, “Although he’s technically Shen Zhou’s assistant, he’s also Elder Theodore Shelby’s adopted son and Shen Zhou’s brother. He’s very capable and cunning. Without him, Shen Zhou wouldn’t have achieved what he’s got today.”

“Am I supposed to ask him myself? As a boss, do I still need any face?”

Zhou Ling helplessly said, “People who achieve great things don’t bother about trivial matters. However, I have a way to meet Shen Zhou without denting your pride. Shall we proceed?”

Zhu Wentao looked surprised, “Secretary Wang can’t even arrange a meeting, so what can you do?”

“I have an acquaintance who’s from the same hometown as me and works for the Shens. I asked about it, and Elder Theodore Shelby has been hospitalized recently. Shen Zhou, being a filial son, spends all his time at the hospital.”

Shen Zhou had been very secretive about the news, so hardly anyone in Manjiangzhou knew about it.

Zhu Wentao pondered on her words, “So you’re saying…?”

Zhou Ling smiled gently, “I’ve done all I can to help. The rest is up to you.” Zhu Wentao gave her a resentful kiss, “You’re trulv mv luckv star.”

Elder Theodore Shelby was not used to hospital life and he caused a ruckus to be discharged.

Shen Zhou wouldn’t allow it and stayed with him every day in the hospital room.

Elder Shelby couldn’t stand idleness and loved being active. Although Shen Zhou had arranged two private drivers for him, he preferred to take the subway, saying it made him feel more alive. Every morning, he would take the subway to the park to practice tai chi with a group of elderly men and women.

According to Shen Ke, Elder Shelby had become close to an old lady there. Having been kept away for so long, he must have been itching to return.

Shen Zhou was slicing an apple while Elder Shelby ate an apple and grumbled in his hospital bed.

“By the way, have you found the girl who saved me yet?” Elder Shelby took the apple and bit down hard.

Shen Zhou sighed, “Slow down. Nobody’s competing with you.”

“We’re still looking for her. There’s a lead, so let’s wait a bit longer.”

“I don’t care. When she’s found, I want to recognize her as my goddaughter. I liked her the moment I saw her—we’re connected as father and daughter.”

Shen Zhou had a headache, “Dad, look at your age. She’s just a teenage girl.

Even being her grandfather would seem too old.”

Elder Shelby stubbornly said, “Where am I old? I’m so energetic; I can eat and run. Besides, who cares what others think about me recognizing a goddaughter?”

Upon finishing his sentence, he looked displeased at his son. “You’re still a bachelor, and all my old friends keep flaunting their children and grandchildren. Now they’re even showing off great-grandchildren. Do you Imow how embarrassed I am in front of them? I feel like a loser. Why did fate deal me such a difficult hand?”

“What if I find the girl and recognize her as my daughter? That way, you’d also have a god-granddaughter, and people wouldn’t gossip.”

Suddenly needing to accept a much younger sibling was something even he couldn’t handle.

“No. If you suddenly recognize a daughter now, people will think even weirder things about a bachelor like you.”

Shen Zhou was speechless.

Elder Shelby took out his phone and played the video that he had watched countless times. He lamented as he watched, “My daughter is amazing. When I take her out in the future, she’ll definitely make those old turtles blow their tops in envy..”