"I wasn't willing to marry Qian Yuanbao. I originally thought I'd enjoy some wealth and status, but he offended you through his carelessness," Li Nuan sighed, taking a tentative step towards Qin Lang.
Qin Lang watched Li Nuan with interest, neither stopping her advance nor responding to her words.
"I consider myself to have some charm. If you fancy me, I can..." Li Nuan took two more steps, closing the distance between them.
"You can what?" Qin Lang asked.
"Naturally, whatever you wish," Li Nuan coyly batted her eyelashes.
A half-smile played on Qin Lang's lips. "You're trying to seduce me in front of this old woman. Aren't you afraid she'll spread word of your actions?"
"She has little life left in her. How could she spread anything?" As she spoke, she moved another two steps closer to Qin Lang.
Old Madam Qian trembled with anger. "I treated you like a granddaughter, and Yuanbao respected and loved you. I never expected you to be this kind of person. What sin did my Qian family commit to take such a daughter-in-law?"
Qin Lang felt a slight discomfort in his head, a vague feeling of wanting to sleep.
He attributed it to not getting enough rest while fleeing his pursuers all night. He shook his head, feeling a bit better, and beckoned Li Nuan. "You are carrying the Qian family's bloodline."
A smile touched Li Nuan's lips. "It's good that it's the Qian family's bloodline. You probably don't know how vast the Qian family's business is. Let's just say, their wealth rivals the nation's. You should understand. If it weren't for the Qian family's offspring, how could the Qian family's assets fall into our hands?"
Qin Lang's eyes lit up. Indeed, this young woman made a lot of sense.
Once this old woman was dealt with, and when Qian Yuanbao returned, he could find another opportunity to finish him.
With only this young woman left, wouldn't the Qian family's vast fortune be within his grasp?
Hiding behind her, with the Qian family as his backing, his actions would be even more convenient.
The more Qin Lang thought about it, the more sense Li Nuan's words made.
"Come here," Qin Lang beckoned her closer.
Without seeing him do anything, Li Nuan felt her nose itch, and soon, a plump white worm wriggled out.
"Ugh—"
Seeing this, Li Nuan couldn't hold back and vomited directly onto Qin Lang.
Qin Lang, who was always meticulous about cleanliness, was furious. If not for what Li Nuan had just said, he would have killed her.
"I've never seen such a method before. It's normal to find it difficult to accept at first," Li Nuan said aggrievedly. "You looking at me like that is quite frightening. How can I dare to follow you? What if you harm me after you've obtained the Qian family's assets?"
Qin Lang frowned. "Don't worry. Since I've agreed to your proposal, I won't betray you. Find me a place; I need to clean myself up."
"There are side rooms prepared with hot water and a bathing tub. Do you want to go yourself, or should I call a maid to serve you?" Li Nuan asked.
Qin Lang initially wanted to ask for a maid, but seeing Li Nuan's delicate appearance, he changed his mind. "You come with me."
Li Nuan's heart leaped with joy, though outwardly she appeared reluctant. "This isn't quite proper. I am a woman, and you are still an outsider. If this gets out, how will I be able to live?"
"Don't worry, I'll ensure everyone in this mansion is kept in line. No one will dare to say anything," Qin Lang said. He had just removed the蛊 worm, and if she ran off while he was cleaning himself, it would be troublesome.
Li Nuan put on a show of reluctance, slowly following behind Qin Lang. As she passed Old Madam Qian, she gave a slight nod, signaling her not to worry.