Jiang Nuan's clear eyes looked at him, like two fearsome shards of ice, her voice devoid of emotion, "You wanted to harm my family before, now I'll let you taste what it's like to be schemed against. My poison research is quite mature, unlike your unfinished product. Without an antidote, you have only death."
Her poison was extremely dangerous, and ordinary doctors had no way to counteract it.
Even the most esteemed figures in traditional Chinese medicine would take a considerable amount of time to develop an antidote.
The man was surprised and shocked. He suddenly let out a laugh, "I heard you are Vicky."
Jiang Nuan was not surprised that he recognized her identity. "It's not strange that you know my identity, given your collaboration with Mu Yunfeng and his son."
The man's hands, hanging by his sides, clenched slightly.
His heart skipped a beat. He had been vigilant, yet he was easily tricked by Jiang Nuan.
He thought his previous scheme had succeeded. Jiang Nuan had slept for three days and three nights; was it all an illusion?
"Weren't you asleep for three days and three nights before?" the man refused to believe he had failed. This kind of poison easily induced slumber, and upon waking, one would turn into a beast.
Jiang Nuan sneered. Looking at his confident gaze, she raised an eyebrow slightly and said, "I did indeed sleep for three days and three nights, but not because I was poisoned. It was because I was exhausted. The unknown liquid you injected me with was detoxified that very night."
The man was stunned, staring at the radiant Jiang Nuan with wide eyes.
Beneath that beautiful face lay terrifying medical expertise.
"Jiang Nuan, if we cooperate, we can shock the entire medical community," the man proposed with a smile, extending an invitation.
The fact that she had detoxified herself that very night had truly astounded him.
Jiang Nuan's smile widened. What gave him the confidence to say such a thing? "Do you think I would associate with someone who tried to kill my family? You don't need to do anything; I've already become a legend in the medical world."
The man narrowed his eyes. In his haste, he had forgotten that she was already Vicky.
"Hmph! Jiang Nuan, you will agree to my proposal. I apologize for what happened before. Your family is also unharmed. I injected you only to test your medical skills. I never expected your skills to be so much greater than I imagined."
The man's eyes were filled with admiration, and at the same time, regret. He had lived a lifetime of mediocrity, only to be exposed to Jiang Nuan under such a disreputable guise.
Everyone had their own obsessions, and he had his.
"You improved Yan Xi's solution significantly. You could have created miracles in the hospital, but you chose the wrong path," Jiang Nuan reminded him.
"That wasn't Yan Xi's achievement. Do you believe me?" the man asked, looking at her.
Jiang Nuan frowned slightly, looking at him without speaking.
Seeing her silence, the man continued, "Yan Xi was very talented, but her methods were too cruel. She once used people for experiments, causing them to become unrecognizable within minutes, dying in extreme agony."
Jiang Nuan clenched her fists. Fortunately, Yan Xi was already dead.
Jiang Nuan pulled open the car door and got in. Only then did she look at him and say, "I hope you will conduct yourself properly."
After speaking, she drove away.
The man watched her car disappear into the distance. Beneath his mask, he gave a bitter smile. "Conduct myself properly? Jiang Nuan, you say that so easily because you live a life of freedom and haven't experienced my pain."
…
Upon returning home, Jiang Nuan listened to music while cooking.
She steamed the lobster, planning to make a dipping sauce for it, which would be even more delicious.
She was meticulously preparing the ingredients, listening to music on her phone, when it vibrated.
She glanced at it; it was her mother calling.
"Mom."
"Nuannuan, Mom is calling to tell you that your elder brother's wedding details have been settled. Yu Han's family asked for a dowry of three million, and your brother directly gave ten million."
Jiang Nuan smiled and said, "Big Brother isn't short of money. As long as he's happy, that's all that matters."
"Mm! Mom called because she was worried you might be anxious. Your mother-in-law called just now and said we're all having dinner together tonight. We're on our way to meet them."
Jin Yan's voice was filled with laughter, indicating her happiness.
"Okay, Mom. Have a wonderful time."
"Alright, alright. Today is Friday, and I'll get to see the two little ones." Mentioning her grandchildren, Jin Yan's voice was filled with affection.
Jiang Nuan chatted with her mother for a few more minutes before hanging up.
She finished cooking and placed the dishes on the table. Glancing at the time, it was 5:20 PM. Why hadn't Mu Jiuchen returned yet?
Jiang Nuan untied her apron and then heard the doorbell ring. Her eyes lit up with a smile. "He's back."
She happily opened the door, but her smile froze upon seeing the person standing outside.
"Yi Fan, why are you here?" Jiang Nuan looked at Han Yi Fan, who was dressed in immaculate white.
He smiled faintly and looked at Jiang Nuan. "Nuannuan, you seem quite surprised to see me?"
Jiang Nuan glanced at the doorway again and answered truthfully, "I am indeed quite surprised. I was waiting for my husband to come home for dinner."
The word "husband" caused Han Yi Fan's expression to turn instantly cold.
"Mu Jiuchen? He went to a hotel today to meet a beautiful woman. I'm afraid he won't be back for a while," Han Yi Fan's lips curved into a disdainful smile, a hint of malice in his eyes.
Mu Jiuchen wasn't sincere towards Jiang Nuan!
Jiang Nuan frowned. "What do you mean by that?"
Her hands, hanging by her sides, tightened slightly.
Han Yi Fan took out his phone and showed Jiang Nuan a video. "Nuannuan, an hour ago, Mu Jiuchen, in a disoriented state, was taken to a hotel by a beautiful woman. They've been in the hotel for over an hour. What do you think they're doing in there?"
Jiang Nuan's heart ached fiercely for a moment. She quickly picked up her phone and called Mu Jiuchen.
"Nuannuan."
Mu Jiuchen's tall figure emerged from the elevator.
Jiang Nuan's eyes held a flicker of surprise. He looked the same as when they parted.
Their eyes met. Mu Jiuchen's eyes were filled with tenderness. Jiang Nuan smiled and her lips curved. "You're back," she said gently.
Mu Jiuchen: "Mm!"
He hung up the phone and looked at Han Yi Fan, dressed in white.
"What are you doing here?" his voice was very cold. Mu Jiuchen had always harbored strong animosity towards Han Yi Fan.
Han Yi Fan sneered, glancing at him with evident anger. "I just came to see Nuannuan, the Nuannuan you've deceived. Don't you think she's pathetic?"
Mu Jiuchen frowned. "What do you mean? When did I ever deceive Nuannuan?"
Han Yi Fan produced the video and showed it to Mu Jiuchen. "Look closely. The man in the video is you, isn't it?"
Mu Jiuchen saw that the date was from this afternoon. He frowned. "I did go to this hotel, but I was there for business negotiations. Who is this man?"
Mu Jiuchen was perplexed. How could another man who looked exactly like him appear?
Mu Jiuchen looked at Jiang Nuan, fearing that she would take Han Yi Fan's side.
Jiang Nuan's voice was firm. "He is not you!"
With those words, Mu Jiuchen's smile widened.
Han Yi Fan's face, however, turned completely dark.
He looked closely at the video. The man in the video had the same face as Mu Jiuchen, but upon closer inspection, he lacked Mu Jiuchen's arrogant demeanor.
In his haste, he had come over. He looked at Jiang Nuan and asked, "Then who is the man in this video?"