Chapter 24: Incredible! The Fasting Pill Cured My Binge Eating Disorder!

“Yes.”
Lu Qingfei spoke with effortless deceit, “My brother is critically ill. He loved the statue of Lord Guan most in his life, so I thought I'd buy one to burn for him.”
Her words were so sincere that An Ruoxuan believed her.
“There is only one such piece in the world. Perhaps your brother could find another favorite.”
A flicker of surprise crossed Lu Qingfei’s eyes. “Just one?”
“An inch of silk is worth an inch of gold,” An Ruoxuan replied. “That Lord Guan figure is made of silk commissioned by the Ling family, crafted with special materials—there’s only one in existence.”
“Which Ling family?” Lu Qingfei pressed.
Jin Yu answered, “Ling Bai, a prominent figure in the legal world.”
Lu Qingfei was not very familiar with the legal field, but she had certainly heard of Ling Bai.
Ling Bai only took on legal aid cases, famed for his integrity and formidable skills. Cases handled by him almost always ended in victory.
“What illness does your brother have?” Jin Yu looked at Lu Qingfei with genuine concern. “I know some doctors—perhaps I could introduce you?”
Lu Qingfei sighed softly. “It’s a long story. I’d rather not talk about it.”
Jin Yu assumed she didn’t want to dwell on sad matters and didn’t probe further, instead patting her shoulder gently:
“It’ll be alright, don’t worry.”
Lu Qingfei’s shoulders sagged a little.
Jin Yu had originally planned to use the opportunity to introduce her to the art of indigo dyeing, but hearing about her brother’s grave illness, Jin Yu imagined a bittersweet story of a sister caring for her brother in intensive care, and suppressed her desire to take on an apprentice, letting her leave without further talk.
Next time, there would surely be another chance!
Leaving the dyehouse, Lu Qingfei returned to the Celestial Peak Sect.
She could hardly find any information about the Ling family online, and given her status, she could not get close to them.
Lu Qingfei sat on the steps, opened Whale, and idly browsed the fan leaderboard.
The top fan was named “If I don’t work hard, I’ll have to inherit a fortune.”
Curious, she clicked in to view their profile.
[That damned Maybach! Made me late for work by one minute. Serving the people again today, salute.jpg]
[So annoying! The archive files are so few, I finished everything by noon! Serving the people again today, salute.jpg]
[Sweet! Caught the thief stealing relics! Serving the people again today, salute.jpg]
...
The silly son of a landlord, IP address in Cloud City... wasn’t this Wei Ze, currently in his internship?
She recalled that Wei Ze’s Wei family was also a wealthy clan, but their understated surname and low-key ways made them less conspicuous.
Lu Qingfei directly messaged Wei Ze, asking about the Ling family.
If I don’t work hard, I’ll have to inherit a fortune: [Typing is inconvenient, shall we talk by phone instead?]
This considerate young master was even lazier than she was.
Lu Qingfei sent over her number, and Wei Ze soon called.
“Haha, how did you figure out it was me?”
“...Officer, did you pass your anti-surveillance course?”
“Passed!”
After some brief chatter, Lu Qingfei got straight to the point, “I wanted to ask you something: does the Ling family have a child, six or seven years old?”
“No idea, I don’t pay attention to family affairs, nor do I know our business partners.” Wei Ze thought Lu Qingfei had stumbled upon some major secret, and hurried to say, “I’ll ask around. Is there some big case?”
“No.”
Wei Ze sounded disappointed, but remained enthusiastic. “I’ll get the info for you!”
“Thanks.”
The Celestial Peak Sect was always tranquil; for the next five days, Lu Qingfei never left its grounds.
She cultivated and streamed, all the while refining Awakening Pills.
Until Xi Yun found a rare day free and arranged a face-to-face transaction with her.
Wei Ze had also gathered some information, and they could discuss it in person.
Whenever Lu Qingfei left, she always visited her Second Senior Brother, and today was no exception.
No one noticed a silent comment appearing beneath the product review:
Amazing! The Fasting Pill actually cured my binge-eating disorder!
**
That day, the sky was bright and clear.
On the bustling streets, towering buildings shimmered in the sunlight.
Zhong Qin munched on bread, sitting on a bench, gazing into the distance.
Chu Zhuo, still sleepy, asked, “What are you doing here?”
“I’m waiting for my Little Junior Sister,” Zhong Qin replied with a mouthful of bread.
Chu Zhuo: “???”
Waiting?
That word was so spirituous.
But after working together in the same crew, Chu Zhuo had gotten to know Zhong Qin.
A strange man with both charm and skill.
The film base was crowded, people streaming past in waves.
Another group approached, and Chu Zhuo asked, “With so many people, how do you know which one is your Little Junior Sister?”
Zhong Qin said, “I have a special method for recognizing her.”
“What method?”
“The one who looks the best.”
Chu Zhuo: “...” That method was worse than having none at all.
Zhong Qin tilted his head, shooting him a sidelong glance. “Stay away from me, don’t let my Junior Sister see you.”
“What, are you afraid she’ll see my handsome face and won’t be able to walk away?” Chu Zhuo was a celebrity, not lacking in looks.
Zhong Qin rolled his eyes. “My Junior Sister doesn’t let me hang out with fools.”
Unable to walk away? Nonsense!
Which of Little Junior Sister’s senior brothers wasn’t handsome? There’s no way she’d be interested in Chu Zhuo.
Chu Zhuo, teased, couldn’t help but laugh angrily. “So you’re noble, and having a Junior Sister makes you remarkable?”
Zhong Qin replied lazily, “Anyone with a Junior Sister is remarkable.”
Though they hit it off, Chu Zhuo and Zhong Qin constantly bickered, mutually annoyed.
Seeing Zhong Qin so smug, Chu Zhuo angrily pulled out his phone to message his own sister, inviting her to visit the set.
Who doesn’t have a sister, after all?

Twenty minutes later, the theater was filled with calls for “Sister.”
“Junior Sister!”
“Sister!”
“Junior Sister!”
“Sister!”
Passersby looked on in confusion—why was everyone calling for their sister?
Had it become fashionable to call for sisters instead of mothers?
Chu Zhuo: “Guess who’ll get here first, your Little Junior Sister or my sister?”
Ignoring the parrot-like Chu Zhuo, Zhong Qin stood up, excitement rushing through him. He had spotted his Little Junior Sister!
The next moment, Chu Zhuo was no less eager, springing up as well. He had spotted his sister!
Both men strode rapidly toward their respective sisters.
Other actors in the theater were stunned.
Had these two taken leave of their senses?
“Senior Brother, why are you in such a hurry?”
“I’m here, pay up!”
Two clear female voices rang out at once.
Zhong Qin was delighted, eyebrows raised, while Chu Zhuo felt the sting in his heart—he’d spent a fortune just to bring his own sister over for the sake of comparison.
Zhong Qin wore a pale moon-white costume, his long hair tied in a high ponytail, looking like a spirited young man.
He smiled, “Junior Sister, Second Senior Brother has a scene later—do you want to watch?”
His Junior Sister wasn’t a body cultivator, but she always loved watching her brothers practice swordplay.
Chu Zhuo wouldn’t be outdone. “Sister, I have a scene later too. Stay and watch!”
Zhong Qin cast him a cool glance, “Why are you still here?” Fools would spoil his Junior Sister’s eyes.
Chu Zhuo snorted, “This isn’t your house. Besides, my real sister is here—why shouldn’t I be here?”
Lu Qingfei’s gaze shifted between them. “Second Senior Brother, who is this?”
Zhong Qin reluctantly introduced, “Someone in the crew.”
Chu Zhuo beamed at Lu Qingfei, “Chu Zhuo. How should I address you?”
Zhong Qin declared, “My Little Junior Sister has the most beautiful name in the world—Lu Qingfei.”
Lu Qingfei smiled politely, “Hello.”
“Qingfei, hello, hello!”
Chu Zhuo pulled over his own sister, Chu Tong, who was wearing headphones and absorbed in her phone. “This is my sister, Chu Tong—my real sister!”
He made a point of emphasizing those last three words: yours is only a Junior Sister, mine is bound by blood!
Ha, this time you’ve lost!
Chu Tong took off her headphones and pushed Chu Zhuo’s hand away impatiently. “Brother, what on earth are you doing?”