Shocking! The seemingly useless ex-wife is actually an all-around queen!

Chapter 341: Peach Blossom Pastry, an ominous sign for the Zheng family!

Hearing Tina's words, Zelda turned to look at her and asked curiously, "You look familiar? Have you met before?"

If we have actually met, that would be such a wonderful coincidence!

Tina squinted. "Well, I've never seen her before, but she just looks familiar."

Although the surveillance video is not high-definition.

But the more Tina looked at Jiang Ning, the more familiar he seemed.

Her facial features.

Shen Yun!

They all look exactly like the same person.

But for a moment, she couldn't remember who Jiang Ning resembled.

This feeling is very strange.

Zelda continued, "The surveillance footage isn't very clear yet. Once you see the heroine in person, you'll probably remember who she looks like! Let me tell you, she's even more beautiful in person than she appears on the footage."

Is she even prettier in person than she appears on the security camera?

Tina was taken aback by these words.

To know.

The girl in this surveillance video is already very pretty.

Whether it's her figure, her temperament, or her appearance, she's at the pinnacle of beauty.

Zelda actually said she looks better in person.

Tina couldn't imagine how beautiful she would be in person!

Tina looked up at Zelda, "Are you sure you're even prettier in person than in the security camera footage?"

Zelda nodded. "Of course."

Tina laughed and said, "Could it be because this Chinese heroine saved Olivia that you have a soft spot for her?"

Tina couldn't think of any other reason besides this.

"It's not a filter, she's really beautiful. I can't explain it to you now, but you'll understand when you see her in person." People from P country are already considered to have very good-looking features, with well-defined features, high noses, and big eyes, but Jiang Ning's appearance stands out even among people from P country.

Most importantly, Zelda thought this Chinese heroine was beautiful without being aggressive.

It's the kind of presence that makes people feel comfortable at first glance.

Tina couldn't imagine just how beautiful someone was compared to the one in the surveillance video. She continued, "I think the most beautiful person I've ever seen is my wife."

Although Xu Zhizhou is over forty years old and time has left some marks on her face, she is still very beautiful.

That kind of beauty emanates from within.

A very intellectual and beautiful bone structure.

She is already the most beautiful without needing heavy makeup.

such a pity.

Xu Zhizhou had a bad life.

She was only in her forties, but had been a widow for twenty years without a child. She was trapped in that mansion, seemingly living a glamorous life, but in reality, she was just a caged canary, subjected to beatings and torture by the Zheng mother and daughter.

“So, your wife is quite a beauty too!” Zelda said, looking at Tina.

Tina nodded. "Of course!"

Zelda smiled and said, "However, in my heart, the Chinese heroine is still the most beautiful."

At this point, Zelda seemed to remember something and continued, "By the way, Tina, now that we've found the surveillance video, could you ask your friend to help us find out where the heroine is living now?"

Tina nodded. "Okay, I'll ask."

Tina texted her friend.

Facial recognition is used throughout the police system.

Therefore, finding out where Jiang Ning lives is not a difficult task.

My friend replied very quickly.

Tina looked at Zelda, "My friend said that the heroine is currently staying at the Oni Hotel on East Street."

"Can you find out the heroine's name and contact information?" John then asked.

Tina nodded. "This is a private matter. My friend said we can't receive it, but we can wait at the hotel entrance!"

Although this method is a bit clumsy, it is the best method for Zelda.

It is also the most direct method.

"Then I'll take Olivia to the hotel entrance to wait for her tomorrow morning."

John said, "I'll go with you."

He is both a husband and a father.

His wife was a precious child when she was pregnant with their daughter, and the pregnancy was extremely difficult. If Olivia had really been hit by a car that day, their little family would have fallen apart.

Jiang Ning was not only her daughter's savior, but also their family's savior.

No matter what, he wanted to thank Jiang Ning in person.

"Aren't you going to work tomorrow?" Zelda asked John.

John smiled and said, "It's okay, I can just take a day off."

at the same time.

in the hotel.

Jiang Ning was lying on the bed having a video call with Grandma Si.

"Shengbao, have you lost weight? Your face looks so much thinner!"

Jiang Ning laughed and said, "Grandma, you must be mistaken. I've only been in P country for a week, how could I have lost weight so quickly?"

"I think you've lost weight!" Grandma Si said with a pained expression. "Your chin has become much sharper! Shengbao, why don't you skip the trip to Beijing this time and go back to Hong Kong instead? You can bring Sanyue home for a visit, and Grandma will have someone make some food for you two to help you recover!"

"Thank you, Grandma Si. Then I won't be polite." Yue Qianlan suddenly popped her little head out.

"Why are you being so polite with Grandma Si, child? There's no need to be so formal!"

After saying that, Grandma Si looked at Jiang Ning again, "Shengbao, what would you like to eat? I'll prepare it first."

Jiang Ning thought about it seriously for a moment, "Hmm... I want to eat the peach blossom pastries you make."

Grandma Si's peach blossom pastries are especially delicious, with a unique fragrance.

Jiang Ning bought it outside many times.

But I've never been able to find the same taste.

Hearing this, Grandma Si smiled and said, "That's easy! Grandma will have someone prepare the ingredients right away, so we can have as much as we want!"

--

the next morning.

John and his wife arrived at the hotel entrance with their young daughter, Olivia.

Because they didn't know when Jiang Ning would leave, they arrived very early.

Fortunately, there was a fountain and a simple children's play area right at the hotel entrance. The couple played with Olivia while the other focused on watching the hotel entrance.

I was afraid of missing out on Jiang Ning.

the other side.

Zheng Family Castle.

"Mom!" Zheng Xiangrou hurriedly ran towards the direction of Old Mrs. Zheng's bedroom.

open the door.

However, Old Mrs. Zheng could not be seen in the large bedroom.

"Where's my mother?" Zheng Xiangrou asked the maid beside her.

The maid said, "The old lady is chanting scriptures in the Buddhist hall."

Chanting scriptures in the Buddhist hall?

Normally, Mrs. Zheng doesn't go to chant scriptures in the morning.

What's going on today?

After a while, Zheng Xiangrou suddenly remembered that today was the anniversary of her brother Zheng Xiangqian's death.

Every year on the anniversary of Zheng Xiangqian's death, Old Mrs. Zheng would arrive at the Buddhist hall early to chant sutras and pray for blessings.

The next day, they would release fish fry into the nearby river.

Zheng Xiangrou immediately ran towards the Buddhist hall.

The air inside the Buddhist hall was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood.

Grandma Zheng struck a wooden fish with one hand, held prayer beads in the other, and chanted sutras for rebirth in the Pure Land.

Xu Zhizhou knelt down beside Old Madam Zheng.

She has been kneeling here for several hours.

She just knelt on the ground, unlike Old Mrs. Zheng, who had a soft cushion under her knees.

There was nothing below Xu Zhizhou's knees.

She was still holding three incense sticks in her hand, letting the ash that hadn't yet gone out fall onto her hand.

very hot.

Xu Zhizhou's pale hands were covered with burn marks.

pat.

More incense ash fell into Xu Zhizhou's hands.

Her hands were trembling slightly because it was so hot.

Today is the anniversary of Zheng Xiangqian's death, and also a day to pray for him.

It is said that those who die unjustly will linger at the place where the accident happened, unable to be reincarnated. If one wants the deceased to be free from suffering, on the anniversary of the death, the widow must hold incense, kneel before Buddha without fear of being burned, and devoutly chant sutras and pray for her deceased husband. Buddha will then appreciate the widow's devoted heart and deliver the soul to the Pure Land.

Therefore, every year on the anniversary of Zheng Xiangqian's death, Old Madam Zheng would have Xu Zhizhou hold incense and kneel in the Buddhist hall for seven or eight hours.

If the incense in your hand runs out during this time, you must replace it with new incense.

therefore.

Xu Zhizhou's wrists had both new burns and old scars.

Noticing that Xu Zhizhou's hand was trembling, Old Lady Zheng struck Xu Zhizhou's cheek with the wooden mallet in her hand.

Snapped!

It was a really hard blow!

Xu Zhizhou's face quickly became red and swollen, and blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

Old wounds have not healed, and new wounds have been added.

Xu Zhizhou felt her entire face go numb, but she still held the incense tightly in her hand, kneeling on the ground with her back straight.

Like a pine tree in the mountains, it is aloof and cold.

Old Mrs. Zheng glared at Xu Zhizhou and angrily cursed, "You little whore, you can't even hold an incense stick properly! I think you did it on purpose, you don't want to pray for Xiangqian at all!"

"My poor Xiangqian! If it weren't for you, you wicked whore, he would still be alive and well! It's all your fault!"

Not content with hitting Xu Zhizhou with a wooden mallet, Old Mrs. Zheng kicked him several more times.

She poured all the pain of losing her son onto Xu Zhizhou.

Around the anniversary of Xu Xiangqian's death each year, Xu Zhizhou never had a good time!

Therefore, Xu Zhizhou got used to it.

Even as she was being punched and kicked by Old Mrs. Zheng, she still held the incense stick high in her hand, not letting it go out or fall to the ground.

Since she is a widow, she should shoulder the responsibilities that a widow should fulfill.

Xu Xiangqian died because of her.

How could she just stand by and watch Xu Xiangqian be unable to reincarnate?

The more Old Mrs. Zheng thought about it, the more distressed she became. Her chest trembled violently. She knelt before the Buddha statue and cried, "Buddha, my Xiangqian was truly unfortunate! He was so outstanding, so full of promise, but because he met this little harlot, he lost his life! He lost his life!"

"Please, please don't let him suffer in the underworld anymore!"

"Please have mercy!"

Hearing these words from Old Mrs. Zheng, Xu Zhizhou felt very bad.

Yes!

She was only 28 years old when her husband left.

The best years of one's life.

How could she not be in pain as a mother?

At this point, Old Mrs. Zheng walked over to Xu Zhizhou and grabbed him by the neck. "You jinx! It's all your fault, you jinx! My Xiangqian gave you his life, but what have you done for him? You couldn't even burn incense and pray for his well-being! Tell me! Tell me! Has your heart been bewitched by some wild man outside?"

"Let me tell you, as long as I'm here, don't even think about those other men outside!"

Xu Zhizhou looked at Old Madam Zheng, his eyes red, "Mom, don't worry, I will never betray Xiangqian in this lifetime."

"That's for the best!" Old Mrs. Zheng glared, gripping Xu Zhizhou's neck tightly. "Otherwise, I'll make you wish you were dead."

A hint of mockery flashed in Xu Zhizhou's eyes.

Isn't she living a life worse than death right now?

She thought about it a lot.

Why wasn't she the one who died back then?!

"mom!"

As soon as Zheng Xiangrou entered, she saw Old Mrs. Zheng beating Xu Zhizhou.

Zheng Xiangrou frowned slightly.

What has this little brat done to upset her mother again?

He's no pushover!

She looks exactly like that little bitch from the Shi family.

Hearing Zheng Xiangrou's voice, Old Madam Zheng's expression softened a bit, and she released Xu Zhizhou's neck. "Get out! Get out of here! Someone as filthy as you doesn't deserve to be in the Buddhist hall, much less kneel here to pray for Xiangqian!"

Xu Zhizhou remained kneeling there.

Didn't move.

She cannot leave until the blessing ceremony is complete.

A look of disgust flashed in Zheng Xiangrou's eyes. She walked over and kicked Xu Zhizhou to the ground. "Xu Zhizhou! Are you deaf? Didn't you hear me tell you to get out?"

Snapped.

The incense in his hand fell to the ground.

Xu Zhizhou then got up from the ground and left the Buddhist hall with heavy steps.

Zheng Xiangrou immediately went over and closed the door of the Buddhist hall.

Realizing that her daughter had something to tell her, Mrs. Zheng immediately asked, "What happened?"

At that very moment--

pat.

The string of the Buddhist prayer beads in Grandma Zheng's hand suddenly broke.

Ding ding ding--

The prayer beads fell to the ground.

The string on my Buddhist prayer beads broke!

Bad luck!

This is a very bad omen.

Grandma Zheng's face turned pale, and then she heard her daughter's reply--

"Mom! That little bastard from the Shi family actually cured Brock!"

what?

How could this be?