Is something wrong?
Last night, his mood was clearly off.
After finishing taking the old madam's pulse, Jiang Nuan looked at her and smiled.
"Grandma, your body is fine. You just need to keep taking your medicine."
"Good! Thank you, Nuannuan. Your grandma said you've been studying medicine and have always been very good at it. I never expected you to be this good. You've even saved a dying person like me." She didn't particularly want to live in this world anymore; as she grew old, her desires faded.
Even her best old friend had been gone for almost seven years.
When Wen Jun was alive, she had enjoyed every year. In recent years, as she aged, life felt increasingly meaningless.
She had three sons and one daughter. Two of her sons and her daughter barely paid her any attention.
Only the son in front of her truly cared about her.
Alas! She had struggled her whole life when she was young. Now that she was old and could enjoy life, she had no desire to do so.
Her children didn't like talking to her much. She felt lonely living alone. She wanted to go out for a walk, but her legs were not good. After just a few steps, she would feel dizzy. To avoid burdening her children, she stayed in this large house every day, waiting for the last moment of her life to pass.
However, seeing Nuannuan had rekindled her hope of living.
This person was truly strange. Her own children were still around, yet she didn't want to live. But upon seeing Wen Jun's granddaughter, she gained the will to live.
"Grandma, please don't say that. If my grandma were alive, she would scold you if she heard that," Jiang Nuan said, knowing her grandmother's personality.
"Isn't that true? Wen Jun was fierce when she scolded people. She used to scold your grandpa the most, calling him an idiot and a blockhead. She wanted to remarry him, but your grandpa never brought it up. He just silently protected her, so she gave up that thought. It wasn't bad for them to accompany each other like that. Occasionally, when she visited me, she would also spend a few days at your grandpa's place." Speaking of her old friend, she felt both happy and sad. Why did she leave so soon?
The old madam patted Jiang Nuan's hand and smiled kindly, saying nothing.
Jiang Nuan glanced at Chairman Lu, who was standing not far away. He seemed to have something on his mind.
She couldn't just pull the chairman's hair like she did Rong Yin's.
What should she do?
Jiang Nuan thought of the toothbrushes in the bathroom, but that was unrealistic. She couldn't even get into the master bedroom.
She stood up, walked over, and looked at Chairman Lu, who was looking down, lost in thought. An idea flashed in her mind. She spoke unhurriedly, "Chairman, the old madam is recovering very well. Could I use your kitchen? I'd like to cook a nourishing soup for the old madam."
Lu Chengsi was startled. He recalled Lu Jinyue saying her nourishing soup was delicious and smiled, "Of course, Nuannuan. Could you also make a pot for me? Jinyue said your nourishing soup is exceptionally good."
Jiang Nuan smiled and nodded. "Chairman, you seem to have something on your mind. After drinking my nourishing soup, you'll feel better."
Fortunately, she had a herbal packet in her medicine box, just in case!
Lu Chengsi's gaze flickered. He smiled unnaturally, realizing his daughter had seen through him.
"It's nothing. The kitchen is on the first floor. I'll take you there."
"Thank you for your trouble."
Jiang Nuan said a few words to the old madam and then followed him to the kitchen on the first floor.
Jin Yan watched them come down and looked at Jiang Nuan, reluctant. "Nuannuan, are you leaving?"
Lu Chengsi, having composed himself, quickly replied, "No, no. Nuannuan wants to make nourishing soup for Mom, and I'd like some too."
How could Jin Yan not know what her husband was thinking? "You!"
She glanced at her son, who was standing there blankly, and kicked him, reminding him to act naturally.
Lu Jincheng came back to his senses and saw Jiang Nuan entering the kitchen.
"Mom, can Nuannuan also cook?" Lu Jincheng had accepted the reality and was now more surprised.
Jin Yan nodded. "I heard from your elder brother that she opened a health and wellness center in Jinshi, and it's very popular."
"She knows medicine and she can cook. Mom, that's wonderful!" Lu Jincheng was very excited.
People's hearts are strange; they always favor their own family.
Lu Qiaoyi was quickly compared in his mind. She was someone who never lifted a finger in the kitchen, played wildly every night, and woke up past one in the morning, doing nothing. She was truly someone who had everything done for her.
After graduating from university, she didn't work and lived off her parents at home.
She traveled around the country every year. The Lu family was wealthy, so they didn't expect her to earn money, but life required experience to grow better.
"That's right. She's my daughter, born to Jin Yan. Although I haven't raised her for a single day, she's grown up so well!" Jin Yan's eyes began to well up again.
"Your father said that over six years ago, Jiang Nuan's stepmother schemed against her, leading to her being insulted and giving birth to triplets. The three children have also grown up very well."
"Mom, doesn't that mean I'm going to be an uncle?" Lu Jinyue was pleasantly surprised.
"Isn't that so?" Jin Yan felt increasingly emotional.
Lu Jincheng quickly handed her a tissue. "Mom, don't cry. Your eyes are swollen."
"I know, I know. Go and talk to your grandma for a while." Jin Yan turned and walked towards the bathroom. She needed to wash her face and keep herself clear-headed.
At the beauty salon!
Jiang Moyan went to the beauty salon with Lu Qiaoyi for skincare. Lu Qiaoyi could feel that Jiang Moyan was in a bad mood today. While getting a spa treatment, Lu Qiaoyi asked, "Moyan, what's wrong with you today? You seem preoccupied."
Jiang Moyan smiled weakly. "It's nothing."
They were all friends with her because she was the heir to a mysterious family. If she revealed the truth, Lu Qiaoyi and her other friends would look down on her.
Now that her heir status was gone, although her father's company could allow her to live a carefree life, it was nothing compared to her great-grandfather's wealth.
But she still had a chance!
The more she thought of Jiang Nuan's face, as clear and beautiful as snow, the more jealous she became.
Seeing that no one was around, she whispered, "Yiyi, have you arranged things for tonight?"
Lu Qiaoyi smiled coldly and nodded. "It's arranged." Not only had she arranged it, but someone else had also made arrangements.
"Hehe..." Jiang Moyan's mood finally improved a lot. "Then I'll just wait and watch the show."
"Mhm!"
Lu Qiaoyi didn't want Jiang Nuan to live in this world and snatch everything that belonged to her.
She was almost certain that only the person who called her now knew her identity.
As long as she could lure out and kill that person, she would have no worries.
At this moment, Lu Qiaoyi's phone in her pocket rang. Her expression changed. It was Red calling.
She glanced at Jiang Moyan beside her and said, "I need to take a call."
Jiang Moyan nodded. She wasn't in the mood to talk right now.
"Hello! What did you say?" Lu Qiaoyi's pupils widened dramatically.