Back To The 80s: President's Doted Wife Chapter 1588 - 1589: Find Someone Who Can Protect Her

The demise of Gao Hongbo sent ripples of shock through many. Ning Ge, consumed by suspicion regarding the circumstances of his death, became even more desperate to locate Chiang Qing. He couldn't find peace of mind until he discovered her whereabouts.

Meanwhile, Chiang Qing found herself kneeling before a man considerably older than Gao Hongbo, her face bleached of all color.

"Master Shen, my grandfather has already passed, and my parents and uncle's entire family are imprisoned. As the saying goes, when a wall crumbles, everyone hastens to push. These possessions, to a vulnerable woman like myself, are of no use, and I cannot possibly hold onto them. I understand you don't think highly of such things..." Chiang Qing lifted her head slightly, her pallor rendering her appearance exceptionally pitiable.

The man addressed as Master Shen was, in fact, Shen Rong. With a pipe clenched in his mouth, he cast a glance at the box he had been guarding for years, a box he had always believed the Loo Family would never reclaim. He had been mistaken.

What surprised him even more was that the individual who appeared was a descendant of the Loo family.

It had been a long time ago that the Old Master Loo saved his life and assisted him in establishing himself. He never sought repayment, merely requesting that Shen Rong safeguard a portion of the family's legacy, to be returned should the Loo Family ever fall into misfortune.

Undeniably, Old Master Loo possessed a shrewd mind. While the contents of this box might not hold significant value for Shen Rong, for the Loo Family now, it represented the crucial capital needed for future generations to rebuild from scratch.

The agreement stipulated that regardless of the circumstances, the Shen family was not obligated to assist the Loo family. However, if descendants came seeking the box, the Shen family was bound not to renege on their promise. Thus, when the Loo family met their downfall, Shen Rong observed with detachment, simply awaiting the release of the Loo descendants from prison. He anticipated they would eventually seek the box, and upon the exchange of the box and the token from yesteryear, the obligations between the two families would be discharged.

He had simply not anticipated that Chiang Qing, the granddaughter, would be the one to arrive.

This woman, upon first seeking him out, had spoken little, merely presenting the token and letters and requesting his assistance with a single matter.

Shen Rong had presumed it involved aiding in the reconstruction of a business, never imagining that this young lady would stoop to such ruthlessness, daring to commit murder and then seeking his help to conceal the deed.

"Rest assured, the matter concerning the villa has been thoroughly managed. Gao Hongbo succumbed to a heart attack during strenuous activity, and this conclusion is irrefutable. As long as the person found in bed with him was not you, everything is perfectly fine," Shen Rong stated, pipe still in his mouth. "Your tracks have been meticulously erased. From this moment forward, the vast ocean awaits you. You are free to depart!"

"Master Shen!" Tears welled in Chiang Qing's eyes. "Where can I possibly go?"

"The legacy your grandfather left behind is more than sufficient for you to live extravagantly."

"Master Shen, possessing jade can often invite calamity. With no one to offer protection, safeguarding these items will only bring me harm. In that case, it would be far better to entrust them to Master Shen!" Chiang Qing bit her lip firmly.

Shen Rong's piercing gaze narrowed, as if assessing the sincerity of her words.

Chiang Qing met his gaze directly, though a tremor ran through her heart.

She was terrified of him.

More so than she had feared Gao Hongbo, she harbored a deep apprehension for this elder. Yet, it was precisely this fear that allowed her to understand more clearly that this man possessed the capacity to protect her.

Having rid herself of that degenerate Gao Hongbo marked her first decisive step. Her objective was to exact full retribution from those who had wronged her.

To achieve this, she required a formidable ally. Given that Shen Rong had already smoothed over the aftermath, rendering Gao Hongbo's death beyond reproach and eliminating any suspicion, she recognized this man as her protector.

From the moment she had surrendered herself to Gao Hongbo, she had already relinquished her self-worth. Aligning herself with anyone else would make little difference in her current predicament. Therefore, she might as well seek companionship with someone who could shield her, thereby enabling her to realize her ambitions and re-establish her standing in the public eye."