33: Zhang Dingsheng Building

"Tsk, what a manipulative black lotus. Calling her a white lotus would be an insult to white lotuses." Xi Yutang detested people like this—clearly in the wrong, yet trying to use pity to win sympathy.

"Manager Qian, please settle this matter as soon as possible. Replace everything inside with new items; I don't like using things others have used." Gao Ying also felt disgusted.

If this woman were decent, she wouldn't have minded.

But she hadn't expected her to be this kind of person.

Fugui had just told her that this woman named Lin Ying was actually administering a slow-acting poison to Mother Lin.

The poison worked very slowly and was undetectable to most people. While hospital systems might pick up on something, the poison would only manifest as minor symptoms on the surface.

Once the time came, the effects would suddenly surge. By then, not even Hua Tuo himself could save her.

"Of course, I am truly sorry. Please rest here. I will deal with them immediately and have a fresh private room ready for you in half an hour." Qian Tai led them to the lounge area, apologizing repeatedly before heading off to handle the situation in the private room.

[Do you know Lin Tuo? His mother has been poisoned. Get her checked immediately—a deep examination, as the poison won't show up in a standard checkup.]

Gao Ying sent a message to Gao Xuan.

Today, Yin Lin had taken Shen Xuan to change his surname. She had just received notice that the change had been processed successfully.

(From now on, Shen Xuan would be Gao Xuan.)

[I'm not familiar with Lin Tuo, but Lu Li is. I'll have Lu Li call him.

Sister, my surname is Gao now! Happy/Dancing]

[Good boy. I've already transferred the money to your card. I hope to hear news of the Shen Corporation's acquisition as soon as possible.]

[Okay, Sister. I definitely won't let you down.]

After replying to the message, Gao Xuan's face was covered in smiles.

"You're a lucky brat, becoming Her Highness's brother just like that," Yin Chan said sourly.

"I will definitely repay Sister's kindness, but I don't have much ability right now.

If all else fails, I'll just give myself to Sister as compensation." As Gao Xuan spoke, he glanced at Yin Lin, who had his eyes closed in rest.

"If you want to be Her Highness's man, you must be prepared, because she cannot have only one man," Yin Lin said, opening his eyes to look at him.

"You like Sister too, don't you? Your eyes can't hide it. After spending the last two days together, I also know that Sister won't stay for me alone.

She is too wonderful, too kind; many people are bound to be attracted to her. If I can't be her only man, then I'll work hard to be one of those by her side." Gao Xuan was far-sighted; such a powerful sister was simply too attractive.

"Tsk, I didn't see that coming. You're quite an interesting brat. Since you know that, you'd better get on good terms with A Lin.

He might just be your Big Brother," Yin Chan reminded him.

"Big Brother, please look after me from now on." Gao Xuan was tactful and immediately sought an ally.

Gao Ying had no idea that two men were already starting to rank themselves for a place by her side.

While Manager Qian went to handle things, they sat together to discuss the matter of the tower in Magic City.

"A friend of mine wants to recoup some capital due to a business failure and is planning to sell a tower he owns.

You should be familiar with this building—Dingsheng Tower. It has sixty floors.

The price is around fifty billion." Fu Sheng sat down and got straight to the point.

"Yes, we know that building. It's a property of the Shi Family in Magic City.

Apparently, the Shi Family's grandson was swindled out of half the family's assets in a recent foreign investment.

They're thinking of selling the tower to recoup funds as quickly as possible; it's a bit of a desperate gamble." Lou Zhiwei explained the reason upon hearing him.

"No, what you've heard is only on the surface. That Shi Family grandson is innocent. This investment plan was orchestrated by the Old Master Shi's illegitimate son.

The Shi Family's grandson discovered the issues and told his family, but no one believed him.

After all, Shi Jun has just graduated and hasn't been at the family company for long.

That illegitimate son is also quite the socialite, wrapping the Shi Family around his finger.

This time, it was also that illegitimate son who framed Shi Jun." Gao Ying told the others the truth she had learned from Fugui.

"Miss Gao is well-informed. But is the current Head of the Shi Family really that stupid?

To not believe his own grandson and insist on believing an illegitimate son?" Fu Sheng felt there was more to it.

Gao Ying: "It's easy to understand. You men generally crave what you can't have even more.

The illegitimate son's mother was the Shi Family head's confidante, but for the sake of family interests, he had to marry a woman he didn't love.

That woman went abroad after giving birth and didn't return until the child was ten years old.

She dropped the child off with the Shi Family and went abroad again."

"As they say, 'what is unattainable is always in a state of unrest.' That's exactly the situation with the Shi Family." Xi Yutang glanced at the men present with a look of disdain.

"Xi Yutang! What's with that look? I'm not the kind of man who would abandon an old love for a new one.

I might seem like a playboy on the surface, but I'm very devoted in a relationship." Lou Jingyao defended himself upon seeing her gaze.

"Then Shi Jun's situation must be terrible. His grandfather doesn't believe him, but do his parents not believe him either?" Lou Zhiwei asked, voicing her confusion.

"Shi Jun's family has already been kicked out of the house. How could parents not believe their own child?" Fu Sheng said, then suddenly laughed at himself.

How could he say such a thing given his own background? Didn't his own parents loathe him?

"I'll buy that tower. Please contact him, Young Master Fu." Since there were no issues with the building, Gao Ying decided to purchase it.

"Miss Gao is decisive. I'll contact him for you right away." Fu Sheng said as he went to reach out to Shi Jun.

Dingsheng Tower was the property of Shi Jun's father. Back then, Old Master Shi still had a bit of a conscience; feeling he had wronged his eldest son, he transferred the building to him.

Now, due to the failed investment and his family of three being kicked out, he planned to sell the tower and start over.

This time, the Head of the Shi Family had completely broken his heart, so he didn't want to keep anything belonging to the family.

Shi Jun received the call from Fu Sheng. After confirming that someone was indeed willing to buy the tower, he stated he would fly to Jiangcheng immediately.

"Shi Jun is catching the next flight. He should be here to sign the contract tomorrow," Fu Sheng informed them after hanging up.

With the matter settled, the group sat together and chatted.

As for the events in the Cloud Private Room, they had no interest in joining the commotion.

"Lin Ying, what a vicious heart you have! My mother saw how pitiful you were and didn't kick you out of the Lin family; she even looked after you.

But what did you do? You poisoned her along with your biological mother!" Lin Tuo arrived in a rage and stepped forward to give her a hard slap.

"Brother, what are you talking about? How could I possibly poison Mother? Is someone whispering lies in your ear?"

Lin Ying had just been gloating about being able to enter the Cloud Private Room, but before her joy could last two minutes, the general manager of Cloud End came up and kicked them out.

He even gave the waiter who had brought them in a harsh scolding right in front of her.

"Are you blind? She's the Young Mistress of the Lin family. How could she possibly be a distinguished guest of our Cloud Private Room?"

"Manager, but we just heard you say the distinguished guest had 'Ying' in her name, so when this young lady gave her name, we instinctively took her for the guest." The waiter explained innocently.