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Chapter 41: Bing Xixi’s “Heart of the Red Whale” for One Piece and Nine Pieces of Free Shipping:
Early in the morning, the Tang household was as peaceful as always. Father Tang was busy preparing breakfast in the kitchen, while Mother Tang sat by the bedside, gently combing her hair with a wooden comb. The atmosphere was warm and serene.
Tang Xiaofu walked into her mother’s room, her face beaming with excitement. “Mom, I had a dream last night! Someone healed your leg!”
Mother Tang smiled, thinking her daughter was joking. “Oh? And who was this miracle worker?”
“An angel! An angel flew down from the sky, came to our house, and healed your injury!”
Mother Tang chuckled. “That sounds wonderful, but my leg…”
As she spoke, she instinctively patted her injured leg. But the moment her palm touched it, she suddenly froze.
Did I… feel that?
For years, her leg had been completely numb. No matter how much she touched it, there was never any sensation. But just now, she clearly felt the warmth of her own palm.
This… could it be?
Still in disbelief, she pinched the injured area again. This time, a sharp pain shot through her leg.
It hurt.
It actually hurt!
“Mom, let me help you try walking!”
Mother Tang was still in shock, but excitement quickly overtook her. “Old Tang! Old Tang! Come here!”
With Tang Xiaofu’s gentle support and Father Tang rushing in to assist, Mother Tang slowly stood up. Even more miraculously, she took a step forward.
She walked.
This was something that had been impossible before!
Although her muscles were weak from years of disuse, it was undeniable—her leg was healed! All she needed now was rehabilitation.
When she took another shaky step without any support, the entire Tang family was overcome with joy.
They never imagined that on such an ordinary morning, fate would bless them with such an incredible surprise!
But amid the happiness, Mother Tang couldn’t help but feel a sense of confusion. “Xiaofu, what exactly is going on?”
Tang Xiaofu answered confidently, “It was my guardian angel! He flew to our house last night and healed you!”
That’s right—her guardian angel.
She had read about it in Chen Lang’s diary. He had written about helping her, but she had been unsure what he meant. Now she understood.
It was so simple and direct.
Even though Chen Lang had worn a mask to hide his identity, she had recognized his eyes immediately.
She was certain—it was him.
It was because of that mask that she had found the courage to kiss him. In that moment, under the soft moonlight, all worldly gaps between them—identity, status, background—were temporarily erased.
That mask had allowed her to freely express her emotions.
She didn’t know how Chen Lang had managed to heal her mother’s leg. But to her, it didn’t matter.
Because in her heart, Chen Lang was her guardian angel.
Ever since meeting him, her home had felt warmer and full of strength.
Mother Tang, however, frowned in confusion. “Xiaofu, don’t talk nonsense! Angels aren’t real. Are you saying someone actually came to our house last night and treated me?”
Suddenly, a worried look appeared on her face. “Wait… a few days ago, didn’t you say someone threatened you by offering to heal me? Could it be that person…?”
Tang Xiaofu shook her head with a smile. “No, it wasn’t him. I know exactly who it was!”
Father Tang and Mother Tang spoke in unison. “Who?”
Tang Xiaofu lifted her chin proudly. “The person I like!”
Before they could react, she quickly changed the subject. “Alright, alright, the porridge is going to burn! Time for breakfast!”
Blushing, she ran off into the kitchen, leaving Father Tang and Mother Tang exchanging puzzled glances.
On this ordinary morning, the Tang family had received a miraculous surprise.
Meanwhile, Chen Lang was holding the mask, making preparations to return it to its rightful owner.
After all, Ye Chen would need this mask for his future grand appearances.
As usual, Chen Lang drove his sports car, parked at a distance, and observed Ye Chen working as a security guard at Nanjiang University.
Then, he casually drove to the back of Ye Chen’s residential building.
Sneaking in through the window, he placed the mask back inside the box under Ye Chen’s bed.
Just as he was about to leave, a thought crossed his mind.
The “Boy with Apple” painting… Ye Chen spent 1.9 billion on that piece. Could it be here?
Curious, Chen Lang searched around the tiny rental apartment but found nothing unusual. However, as he glanced at the living room wall, he noticed something peculiar.
A full-length portrait of Ye Chen in military-style mercenary gear was hanging there, striking a dramatic pose.
Tsk tsk, what kind of narcissist hangs a life-sized portrait of themselves in a 50-square-meter rental unit?
Something felt off.
Chen Lang squinted at the painting.
Lifting it slightly, he confirmed his suspicion.
Behind Ye Chen’s portrait was the hidden Boy with Apple!
“Tsk tsk, talent! Ye Chen is truly something else. He buys a 1.9 billion painting and just casually hangs it in his rental house, completely unguarded. No alarms, no security… nothing.”
Should I steal it? Just to give him a little surprise?
After thinking for a moment, he decided against it.
If Ye Chen got suspicious and became more cautious, it would make it harder to steal his mask in the future.
But as Chen Lang stared at the expensive oil painting, he suddenly felt as if he had forgotten something important.
Wait a minute…
Something wasn’t right.
What was it?
That’s right—the Heart of the Red Whale!
The red diamond necklace he had taken before this painting… He had completely forgotten about it!
In the original plot, Ye Chen was supposed to use the Heart of the Red Whale—which cost 200 million—to try and win back Xiao Mingyue after she ran away from the engagement.
It was a crucial event that showcased his relentless devotion.
Chen Lang sat down on Ye Chen’s sofa and pulled out his phone. He quickly searched for the Heart of the Red Whale online.
A long list of cheap imitations flooded the screen.
Nine yuan and nine cents with free shipping? That was too expensive.
Wait—one yuan and nine cents with free shipping?!
Clicking on the reviews, he saw the top-rated comment:
“The red diamond looks quite realistic! The only downside is that the surface dye is a bit low quality.”
Perfect!
It looked convincing enough!
After all, when Ye Chen gave it to Xiao Mingyue, she wouldn’t even take it. It would be crushed by Ye Chen himself!
Chen Lang didn’t hesitate—he placed the order immediately.
Bing Xixi’s Heart of the Red Whale, purchased for a grand total of one yuan and nine cents with free shipping, was now on its way!