Yun Jianzhong, despite his poor business acumen, was no simpleton.
The fact that he managed to conceal his existence from everyone at the age of ten proved he was no ordinary person.
Later events confirmed this; as an illegitimate son, he had secured his position and obtained everything.
According to the news he had received, Yun Zhihuan and Yun Shurong had disappeared from public view afterward, indicating their elder brother's machinations.
This was in addition to any other uninvestigated matters.
The entire affair had been entrusted to Shui Yuan, who was to handle it personally. They needed to uncover more insider information, which might yield unexpected gains.
However, the most troublesome aspect was…
Just as Mo thought, Tong Muqing and Yun Zhihuan were likely in grave danger, and their current survival was even uncertain…
Furthermore, if Yun Zhihuan had been drugged, it was highly probable that his elder brother was responsible. This raised questions about any connection to the people they had recently encountered, or if it was the same individual.
Consequently, the situation had become exceedingly complex, evolving beyond a simple family feud.
The best course of action was for him to conduct covert investigations in City H, while Mo and the others monitored City S. He had initially wanted to bring Xuan along, as they both knew the Tong Muqing siblings were in peril.
However, this plan was met with dual opposition from Xuan Mo Han and Mu Jingxuan himself.
He chose not to press the issue further, understanding that Lan Qianqian held immense importance in their hearts, even above all else. The preference was clear.
They would not abandon the already critically ill Lan Qianqian for mere possibilities. Anything could happen in a few days of absence, and other doctors were unreliable.
It seemed that storms were brewing…
…
After hanging up the phone, Xuan Mo Han's brow remained furrowed. He had a nagging feeling that events were spiraling out of control.
Seeing his concentrated frown, Mu Jingxuan knew the situation was more complicated than it appeared. "What happened?"
Xia Han had wanted to ask for a while. She waited until Mr. Xuan finished speaking, and seeing his agitated state, she hadn't dared to inquire.
Now, she looked at Xuan Mo Han with earnestness, awaiting his answer.
Lu Haoran, however, wanted to pull her away, having a premonition that something bad was about to occur.
At this moment, Xuan Mo Han's voice, tinged with a hint of melancholy, broke the silence. "We found the man from before."
Before the other three present could express any joy, they heard him continue, "He is Tong Muqing's younger brother, and… it seems they may have met with misfortune."
At this, everyone fell into an eerie silence…
The airflow in the room seemed to have slowed considerably.
Xia Han was the first to shatter the heavy atmosphere, her eyes reddened and her voice trembling slightly, "That was the mother who accompanied Qianqian for over ten years!"
Even after spending a few years with Aunt Tong, she found it hard to accept. How devastated Qianqian must be…
Xia Han couldn't even imagine it. Moreover, Qianqian was the one who had been drugged. If she were to find out, it would undoubtedly be a devastating blow!
What Xia Han could conceive, the other two men could certainly not fail to grasp. They even began to connect it to recent events.
"No matter what, this must be kept secret," Mu Jingxuan stated, his expression uncharacteristically grave.
As a doctor, and having been the one to consistently manage Lan Qianqian's health recently, he understood the situation more clearly than anyone else.
He could only suppress the symptoms now. Without an antidote, he dared not take any risks, let alone deal with such a significant impact.
Xia Han's tears fell like raindrops. "Wuwuwu~ Why is Qianqian so unfortunate? Why must all the bad things happen to her? How will she convince herself to accept all of this! And Aunt Tong was so kind, how could she…"
Lu Haoran also felt a pang of sorrow, but seeing Xia Han cry made him feel even worse.
"Hanhan, I'll take you back first. Staying here will only make your sister-in-law suspicious, and you don't want her to know, do you?"
After sending Xia Han back, he could handle things better. She was already heartbroken enough.
Xia Han covered her face and nodded. She knew she was someone who couldn't control her emotions. She couldn't let Qianqian sense even a hint of it. The simplest way was to leave her side.
However, she still couldn't accept that Aunt Tong might suddenly…
Wah~
I really want to cry my heart out, what should I do?!
Lu Haoran saw Xia Han off and offered some words of comfort, but she insisted he leave, saying she needed nothing and that he should see if he could help them with anything.
With her stubbornness surfacing, Lu Haoran was helpless and could only arrange for a driver to take her. He would likely be busy with Mo these next few days.
The three men then deliberated in the adjacent room for a long time…
Until there was a knock on the door.
"Enter."
Hearing the voice from within, Shi Yi opened the door and strode in, "Young Master, Young Master Lu, Miss Xia."
"Any discoveries?"
Shi Yi's expression was peculiar. "We found traces of those people. They seem to be secretly searching for a little girl. Our men have already tracked them and are awaiting your further instructions."
He happened to be nearby, so he came directly.
Finally, had their true colors shown?
Xuan Mo Han's eyes turned icy. "Do I need to teach you what to do?"
"Mo, don't you find it strange? They were silent for so long, and now we've discovered them, and they're looking for a little girl?"
Lu Haoran couldn't comprehend it; he felt it was a trap.
Xuan Mo Han's lips curved into a bloodthirsty smile. "No matter what they plan to do, on our turf, what waves can they stir up!"
Indeed, this was not like other places. Who were they, that any random person could shake them?
However, "It's still best to be cautious."
Shi Yi shared the same sentiment. At this moment, searching for a little girl was utterly bewildering.
He needed to put in more effort to help his young master, seeing how haggard he looked; it pained him!
Only Mu Jingxuan lowered his head, lost in thought…
Inside the dilapidated house,
The Master stared at the instruments on the table, recording the continuously changing data. Finally, through a series of tests, he completed the task. He couldn't help but frown.
"Bzzzzzz~" The phone rang in the quiet room.
Mu Jingxuan lowered his head and glanced at it. It displayed a call from his Master. His pupils flickered, and he quickly answered.
"How is it?"
Mu Jingxuan asked impatiently.
He was too eager to know the results. He had always believed that his and his Master's experiments were flawless, so the problem must lie with the drug itself.