Chapter 490: Chapter 490: Xia Lan’s Strange Reaction

Xia Lan displayed a peculiar behavior that Xia Chuyi couldn’t fathom.

Seeing this expression, this reaction, Xia Lan immediately smiled and said, “Chuyi, it’s fine if you’re reluctant to part with it.”

“But you mustn’t sell it, okay?”

After that, she turned to Mother Xia and said, “Second Aunt, why not take out a piece of jade to show her? Just to confirm it’s not sold.”

Xia Chuyi narrowed her eyes slightly.

After thinking for a moment, Xia Chuyi reached into her bag, her thoughts flashed, and the Heavenly Book transformed into jade, appearing in the palm of her hand.

Xia Chuyi took out the jade and handed it over, saying, “Here, isn’t this the jade you wanted to see?”

As she spoke, Xia Chuyi observed Xia Lan.

She wanted to know, what exactly was Xia Lan’s game?

The moment Xia Lan saw the jade, a glint flashed in her eyes.

Without waiting for Mother Xia to act, Xia Lan had already taken the jade and closely inspected it, turning it over in her hands.

Across from her, Xia Chuyi continuously watched Xia Lan’s expressions carefully.

Xia Lan’s demeanor was strange; she seemed to have an extraordinary fervor for this piece of jade, mixed with some displeasure. Yet at the same time, there were traces of envy and jealousy.

It was indistinct, but overall, quite complex.

Xia Chu simply couldn’t penetrate Xia Lan’s thoughts.

She once again confirmed that Xia Lan must know something that she didn’t.

At that moment, Xia Lan suddenly sighed and said, “Maybe I was mistaken, this jade seems to be just an ordinary piece.”

Xia Chuyi raised an eyebrow and asked, “You understand jade?”

Perhaps prepared for this question, Xia Lan showed no embarrassment, instead, she said, “During my time outside, I met someone who studied jade extensively, and I learned a little bit.”

Xia Chuyi: …

The biggest difference between the current Xia Lan and the Xia Lan from before, aside from being better at controlling her expressions, was probably lying.

Now, Xia Lan was lying more skilfully than ever.

Xia Lan appeared to return the jade to Xia Chuyi without reluctance, with an indifferent look on her face, and said, “Chuyi, make sure to keep the jade safe, don’t lose it.”

Xia Chuyi remained calm, glanced at Xia Lan, and did not say much, simply putting the jade away.

Whatever Xia Lan’s game was, she would just wait and see.

After inspecting the jade, Xia Lan finally said to Mother Xia, “Second Aunt, it’s getting late, let’s head back to Heshan Village.”

Upon finishing, Xia Lan smiled at Xia Chuyi and said, “Chuyi, after all, you and Second Aunt are mother and daughter, you should come back to see her more often.”

“Filial piety comes first. I heard you were already attending Kyoto University; just remember not to forget to be filial.”

“After all, blood is thicker than water.”

Xia Chuyi couldn’t put her finger on it, but she felt that there was a hidden meaning in Xia Lan’s words.

However, she did not take the bait.

And Xia Lan did not seem to expect Xia Chuyi to respond either.

Xia Lan, looping her arm through Mother Xia’s, said, “Second Aunt, let’s go back.”

Xia Chengzong looked at Xia Chuyi worriedly, then at Mother Xia.

Seeing him like this, Xia Chuyi naturally understood that her brother was concerned for her, hence his indecision.

Xia Chuyi smiled, shook her head at him, and said, “I’m fine, you go escort them back.”

Her brother, Xia Cheng, had a very strong sense of responsibility, and Xia Chuyi did not want to put him in a difficult spot.