Stepdaughter of a wealthy family? The little darling of a Beijing tycoon

The next morning, the hotel's buffet restaurant was not crowded, and the air was filled with the faint aroma of food.

Shen Jingshu, Lin Feng, and Ye Shuang sat quietly in a corner eating breakfast. Lin Feng was still preoccupied with the serial murder case. After taking a couple of bites of porridge, he lowered his voice and leaned over to ask a question.

"Master Shen, Ning City is such a large area, with countless streets and alleys. It's impossible for the three of us to search every single one in time. Why don't we contact the management bureau and request a larger team to assist with the search?"

Shen Jingshu slowly took a bite of pastry and shook her head slightly: "No need, just wait for news."

Lin Feng was completely confused and was about to ask further when she added, "After breakfast, let's go for a walk."

"Go shopping?" Lin Feng was stunned. With a major murder case looming over him, he had no time to stroll around.

Ye Shuang's eyes lit up instantly, and she nodded gently in response, "Okay, I quite like shopping."

Ye Shuangsheng has a cold and aloof appearance. She is usually serious and distant when carrying out missions.

But after Shen Jingshu saved her last night and suppressed the two evil spirits with her powerful strength, she felt a genuine closeness to Shen Jingshu. Her previous aloofness faded considerably, mostly because she sincerely admired a strong person whose strength far surpassed her own.

The three of them quickly finished breakfast, paid the bill, and left the hotel. Shen Jingshu led the two of them for a leisurely stroll along the street.

Stepping out of the breakfast shop, the streets were bustling with people, the morning light bathing the pavement, and shops along the street were gradually opening for business—a typical city morning scene. Lin Feng was still filled with anxiety, glancing around every now and then, his mind preoccupied with the search for the evil cultivators, completely unable to fathom Shen Jing Shu's purpose in wandering around.

Only Shen Jingshu knew that the dozens of paper puppets scattered throughout the city last night would immediately transmit a signal to her once they detected that special Yin energy. She led the two of them slowly along the street, seemingly strolling aimlessly, but in reality, she was using the flow of people, shops, and buildings along the street, along with the detection range of the paper puppets, to double-check the energy field in various places, conducting a two-pronged investigation to ensure that no blind spot was missed.

Before long, Shen Jingshu stopped in her tracks, leading Lin Feng and Ye Shuang to a luxuriously decorated beauty salon.

The gilded signboard gleamed brightly, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were spotless. The staff member at the door, with sharp eyes, spotted two outstandingly beautiful women with contrasting temperaments standing at the entrance and immediately stepped forward with a smile to greet them.

"Ladies, would you like to come in and experience our services? Our signature beauty techniques are among the best in Ning City!"

Shen Jingshu turned her head and instructed Lin Feng, "Wait outside, don't go far."

Although Lin Feng had doubts, he always followed Shen Jingshu's arrangements, so he could only nod and stay on the street.

Shen Jingshu then led Ye Shuang into the beauty salon.

Upon entering, the store is filled with a rich and sweet aroma of fragrance, and beneath the opulent decor, an inexplicable, stifling chill creeps onto the skin.

Ye Shuang frowned slightly, a strong sense of unease welling up inside her. She focused her mind and carefully probed with her senses, but the surrounding aura was clean and clear, and she could not detect any trace of Yin energy. She couldn't help but wonder to herself, thinking that it was just her imagination due to the tension she had been under while handling cases for days.

Two wealthy women, adorned with jewels, sat on leather sofas in the lobby. They were clearly very rich. A beauty consultant was bowing and attentively introducing them to the various high-end services offered in the store.

Soon, a server came up with a tray and served coffee, freshly squeezed juice, as well as delicate snacks and cut seasonal fruit, with extremely attentive service.

"Ladies, is this your first time visiting our store?"

Ye Shuang didn't respond, but subconsciously turned to look at Shen Jingshu beside her, waiting for her to handle the situation.

Shen Jingshu nodded slightly, her tone calm and casual, putting on an air of being generous and not caring about the cost: "That's right, we're not from Ning City."

"Are you here to visit relatives or for tourism?" the shop assistant asked casually.

"We've been here for a few days, but we're experiencing some dryness and thirst due to the change in environment. We'd like to see what kind of treatments you have that would be suitable for the two of us. Money is not an issue."

She spoke with a relaxed demeanor, exuding the air of a wealthy young lady who had never lacked money.

People in the beauty industry always have excellent eyesight, and their gaze quickly swept over Shen Jingshu and Ye Shuang. Especially Shen Jingshu, whose outfit exuded a luxurious feel.

Since moving into the Li family home, Li Beichen has learned that Shen Wanqing had previously favored Shen Xinyi and mistreated her. He has been constantly buying her ready-to-wear clothes and jewelry from major luxury brands. Now her dressing room and fitting room are filled with high-end new products.

Shen Jingshu herself had no knowledge of luxury brands and didn't deliberately chase after styles and logos; she simply picked out clothes with soft fabrics and comfortable fit. Even so, the inherent delicate luster of top-quality fabrics and the tailored cuts made it clear to anyone in the know that each piece was incredibly valuable.

The beauty consultant's enthusiasm intensified, and she quickly began to enthusiastically introduce the store's most expensive treatments with a beaming smile.

Shen Jingshu immediately booked the most expensive luxury treatment package in the store. The beauty consultant's smile grew even more eager as she quickly led the two into a private lounge with excellent privacy.

The room is furnished with soft and elegant touches, with two beauty beds placed in the center.

"Ladies, you can change into the bathrobes provided by the bed and wait a moment while I go out to prepare the products needed for the treatment." With that, the beauty consultant gently closed the door and left.

As soon as the door closed, Ye Shuang immediately turned her head to look at Shen Jingshu beside her, her eyes filled with unconcealed doubt, her lips moving slightly as if she was about to ask a question.

Shen Jingshu slightly raised her eyes, gently signaling her to behave herself, and whispered, "No need to say anything more, just pretend to enjoy it."

Despite having countless questions in her mind, Ye Shuang obediently nodded and remained silent.

Not long after, two beauticians pushed in a delicate trolley filled with bottles and jars, and began to explain in detail the expensive serums, masks, and nourishing oils on the trolley. After the explanation, the two women went forward and gently massaged Shen Jingshu and Ye Shuang's faces.

It must be admitted that the technician's technique was skillful and gentle, with just the right amount of pressure. The warm essence applied to the skin soothed the tension and fatigue accumulated from days of running around investigating cases. Before long, even Shen Jingshu felt a little drowsy, while Ye Shuang next to her had heavy eyelids and was almost falling asleep comfortably.

The corner of the corridor outside the lounge room door.

The beauty consultant who had just greeted them was now bowing and standing in front of a woman, giving a low report.

The woman was dressed in a well-tailored cheongsam with dark patterns, her makeup was exquisite and glamorous, and her eyes and brows exuded an indescribable soft and charming style. She was the owner of this beauty salon.

"Boss, we have two big fat sheep here today, and they ordered our most expensive full set meal."

The woman in the cheongsam glanced casually through the crack in the door into the lounge, noticing two young, slender figures on the bed. Her expression remained largely unchanged as she nonchalantly instructed, "Then give them the shop's signature treatment first. Once the initial procedures are complete, I'll personally take over."

"Okay, boss!" The shop assistant looked at the woman in the cheongsam with fervent admiration.