Yuying, usually sharp-tongued, remained silent this time. The Heart-clearing Jade was a gift from her grandfather for her recent birthday and was extremely precious to her. Though grateful that Hanyan had recovered it for her, her close relationship with Mu Ze and her deep admiration for her mature young cousin kept her from thanking Hanyan, fearing it would embarrass him.
"Oh no, where is my deed, where did my deed go?" Suddenly, the middle-aged man who had just slandered Hanyan cried out in alarm, frantically searching his chest with both hands.
"What deed?" someone asked, puzzled.
"The deed to the Fan Family Inn, I sold my ancestral lands and house to buy it," the middle-aged man replied, his face turning pale. After searching fruitlessly, he began to jump up and down on the spot to see if it had accidentally slipped inside his clothes. Unfortunately, despite his efforts, he was unable to find it.
"Could it have been stolen by that female thief just now?" someone speculated.
