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

He told Li Hanting the whole bizarre and thrilling experience in detail, without missing a single word.

There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone, followed by Li Hanting's familiar yet slightly helpless voice, each word clear and distinct:

"You still don't know? Our younger sister is a true master of metaphysics, with abilities far beyond your imagination."

"If it weren't for her protective charm burning away today, the tendons in your right hand would have been severed, and you would never be able to hold a scalpel again in your life. Your medical career would have been completely ruined."

"To put it bluntly, your life and future are all thanks to Jing Shu. Remember this kindness, and cherish and protect her in the future."

"I have a meeting to discuss this vicious assault case. It's complicated, so I'll hang up now. Take your time to process it."

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Hanting hung up the phone decisively.

The receiver went dead. Li Yubai sat stunned in his office chair, completely speechless.

A master of metaphysics?

That quiet, gentle, and sweet-looking little sister who politely called him "Third Brother" this morning actually possesses such extraordinary abilities?

The superstitious talismans he used to scoff at are actually an unparalleled opportunity to defy fate and ward off disasters.

At that moment, he completely overturned his scientific convictions that he had held for decades, and all that remained in his heart was endless shock, lingering fear, and deep gratitude and guilt.

But Li Hanting, who had just hung up the phone, did not give up.

He hesitated for a moment, then opened WeChat and sent Li Beichen a short message: "Transfer some money to Jing Shu as a thank you gift. She's the one who saved Third Brother from his predicament today."

Li Beichen did not ask about the cause and effect, but he always trusted his elder brother's decisions and never questioned the reasons.

He immediately opened the transfer interface and, without hesitation, transferred ten million yuan directly to Shen Jingshu's account.

A hefty sum of money arrived in the account in an instant.

As the bell rang, Shen Jingshu casually took out her phone, and a notification popped up on the screen that a huge sum of money had been deposited into her account.

Looking at the extra ten million in her account, she remained calm and composed, showing no surprise or joy whatsoever.

She understood immediately; without much thought, she knew that this money must be for saving Li Yubai, shielding him from a life-altering calamity, and breaking his predetermined fate of bloodshed. In the Xuanmen (Taoist) cultivation world, the cycle of cause and effect is paramount.

Even though the Li family members regard her as family and treat her sincerely, saving people and warding off disasters inevitably involves karmic entanglements.

She wasn't short of money. The Li family gave her a generous allowance every month, which was more than enough for her daily expenses, and even more than she could spend. This multi-million dollar thank-you gift was useless to her.

Without the slightest hesitation, she opened her phone and selected several charitable organizations that she had previously screened, verified, and deemed legitimate and reliable.

Subsequently, she donated the entire ten million yuan in equal installments, keeping not a single penny for herself.

From beginning to end, she didn't keep a single penny for herself, readily spending all her money.

Inside the old Mo family mansion, in the old man's bedroom.

Shen Jingshu calmly finished collecting the last set of Xuanmen Golden Needles, her movements swift and clean, and properly put the needles back in their place.

After several rounds of gradual and targeted acupuncture treatments, the chronic ailments and hidden injuries that had plagued Mr. Mo for many years have been completely eradicated. The accumulated yin energy and lesions in his body have all dissipated, his qi and blood are flowing smoothly, his internal organs are healthy, and he is more robust and energetic than ever before.

Shen Jingshu looked up at the elderly man, whose complexion had improved significantly, and gently instructed, "Grandpa Mo, today is the last acupuncture session. No further acupuncture treatment is needed. I will adjust your prescription to a gentler one later. Continue drinking it for a period of time to strengthen your body and restore its vitality. Once your body is completely stable, there will be no more hidden dangers."

Grandpa Mo let out a long sigh of relief, feeling completely relaxed and refreshed. The chronic illness that had been building up for years was swept away. His eyes were filled with gratitude and affection as he looked at the calm and composed young girl in front of him and said from the bottom of his heart, "Jing Shu, your medical skills are divine. You have saved me from the torment of my chronic illnesses time and time again. I really don't know how to repay this kindness."

"Grandpa Mo, there's no need to worry." Shen Jingshu shook her head slightly, her tone frank. "President Mo has already paid the full amount for the treatment. It's only right that I do my best to treat you."

Upon hearing this, Old Master Mo grew to like her clear-headed, calm, and unhurried nature even more. The more he looked at her, the more pleasing she seemed to him, and he loved her dearly.

He pondered for a moment, then smiled gently and said earnestly, "Little girl, Grandpa truly likes you. Although my Mo family already has two granddaughters, I've never really considered taking you in as a bride. Today, Grandpa will be shameless—why don't you just recognize me as your godfather and become my granddaughter? How about that?"

Shen Jingshu was slightly taken aback, then politely explained, "Grandpa, it's not that I'm unwilling, it's just..."

Before she could finish speaking, Old Master Mo interrupted her. He sighed with feigned melancholy, a hint of deliberate disappointment in his eyes: "I know you feel wronged and forced. It's alright, if the girl doesn't want to, Grandpa will not force her."

That feigned disappointment and longing look showed no trace of the dignity of a patriarch from a prominent family; he resembled a lovable old man yearning for the affection of his juniors.

Shen Jingshu saw through his little scheme at a glance, her heart warming slightly. She nodded gently, with a mixture of helplessness and understanding: "I'm not forcing you. Since Grandpa Mo treats you so sincerely, then from now on, I will call you Grandpa."

"Oh! My dear granddaughter!"

Grandpa Mo's eyes lit up instantly, his disappointment vanished, and he smiled broadly, overjoyed.

He immediately stood up, strode to the desk, and solemnly took out an exquisitely carved solid wood box, handing it to Shen Jingshu: "Now that we've acknowledged each other as family, this is Grandpa's gift to you. It was your late grandmother's most cherished possession, and I'm giving it to you today. Open it and see if you like it?"

Shen Jingshu gently opened the wooden box as instructed.

Inside the box, lined with dark velvet, lay a translucent, crystal-clear imperial green jadeite bracelet with exceptional translucency.

The jade is rich and pure in color, as green as still water, with a delicate and flawless texture and a restrained spiritual aura. It is clearly a rare treasure of the world's heirloom level, priceless.

Shen Jingshu frowned slightly: "Grandpa, this is too precious."

"It's not heavy." Old Master Mo smiled confidently, his tone sincere. "My dear granddaughter deserves the best things in the world. This jade is perfect for you, as it's good for your health."

Seeing his sincere and unyielding attitude, Shen Jingshu stopped being coy and nodded frankly, "Then I'll accept it, thank you, Grandpa."

As she spoke, she solemnly put the wooden box away in front of Grandpa Mo.

Mo Hanzhou, who stood silently to the side the whole time, did not utter a word to disturb them.

The old man had already discussed with Shen Jingshu about recognizing her as his granddaughter and gifting her the family heirloom jade, and had even carefully analyzed the pros and cons.

He knew it perfectly well.

Shen Jingshu possesses profound metaphysical knowledge, extraordinary medical skills, a noble destiny, and profound merits, making her unapproachable to ordinary people.

The old man took the initiative to forge this bond between grandfather and grandson; it was not an act of climbing the social ladder, but a tremendous opportunity for the Mohist school.

With such an extraordinary person as Shen Jingshu protecting and forming a pact, the Mo family's fortune will be long-lasting and blessed, free from all calamities, and everything will go smoothly.