Lin Zeyue watched her get angry and sneered, "I just don't quite understand what you people want? Mu Yunfeng wants Mu Jiuchen's money, but what about you? What do you want?"
Actually, he never understood. He cooperated with Madam Jiang solely because her funds allowed him the resources to research the drugs he wanted to study.
He didn't care about anything else.
However, this path was very bloody, and many people had died along the way.
Now, Jiang Nuan and her people had unraveled their influence, thread by thread.
"Madam Jiang, I am not backing down. I will continue to research my medicine. When it is successful, the entire world will be at our disposal."
Madam Jiang saw that he had regained confidence and her face instantly bloomed with a smile. "Zeyue, you focus on your research. Don't worry about the funding. Jiang Nuan is the heroine I've chosen for this game, and she's very capable."
Lin Zeyue shook his head slightly and looked at her earnestly, "You're playing with so many lives for this game, doesn't your conscience hurt?"
"Haha..." Madam Jiang was amused by his words. Her beautiful eyes stared at him sharply like knives, and her tone was disdainful, "Lin Zeyue, are you talking to me about conscience?"
Lin Zeyue frowned, looking at her slightly manic expression. In the end, he said nothing and left the room.
After Lin Zeyue left, the room fell into a deathly silence. She walked to the window and coldly watched Lin Zeyue's retreating figure. Lin Zeyue, I started this game, and no one can stop it until I call it quits.
Including Jiang Nuan, she couldn't stop either, because...!
Madam Jiang revealed a sinister smile.
"Hahaha..." Madam Jiang burst into a pained, mad laughter, her expression so tortured and frenzied that it made one's scalp tingle.
Jiang Nuan happened to be coming out to use the restroom when she heard the terrifying laughter.
She frowned slightly. Seeing that the hallway was covered in surveillance, she didn't linger long and went to the restroom.
Upon reaching the stairwell corner, she saw people guarding the upper floor. Looking through the reflection on the tiles, she saw two armed men standing at the entrance to the third-floor stairs.
Jiang Nuan was very surprised. Why were there guards here?
The laughter behind her continued, and the frantic sounds sent shivers down her spine.
After using the restroom, she returned to the music room.
Two hours passed quickly. Jiang Letian learned happily. When Jiang Nuan was leaving, she met Madam Jiang on the first floor.
As a token of her gratitude, Madam Jiang gave Jiang Nuan a set of very expensive cosmetics.
"Teacher Shen, thank you for your hard work. My daughter likes you very much. We'll see each other next week. This is a gift to thank Teacher Shen. You must accept it."
Madam Jiang enthusiastically handed the gift to Jiang Nuan.
Jiang Nuan didn't stand on ceremony. She took the gift, thanked her, and then left Madam Jiang's house.
At the entrance, she encountered Mr. Jiang, who had just returned.
Jiang Nuan watched him get out of the car. Just turned fifty, the years had left no trace on his face. He was still young and handsome, and his body, regularly exercised, made him appear very youthful.
However, he had been in a car accident before his birthday, which had caused some injury to his face. But now he looked perfect, and judging by his movements, he had recovered well.
The unparalleled medical facilities at Cape No. 1 had made his medical care much more convenient.
Jiang Nuan didn't linger and left directly. She was currently in the identity of Shen Suo and didn't know anyone here.
Jiang Yu saw someone passing by and looked at Jiang Nuan's retreating figure, lost in thought. Why did she feel a sense of familiarity?
"You're back." A gentle voice interrupted his thoughts.
He pointed at the girl in front and asked, "Who is that?"
Madam Jiang smiled and said, "Tian Tian's piano teacher."
"Oh!" Jiang Yu didn't think much of it. "Let's go in."
"Mm!" The two walked in side by side.
"Where is He Chengyi?" Jiang Yu asked.
"Upstairs." A sharp glint flashed in Madam Jiang's eyes. "Don't worry, he can't cause any major trouble. All he wants is money. I've asked Tian Tian to keep him in check, and we'll deal with him when the time is right."
"Mm! Don't be careless."
"Don't worry," Madam Jiang said confidently.
Jiang Nuan walked a long distance before looking back at the detached villa behind her.
It was very luxurious, yet she felt a strange chill.
She couldn't quite pinpoint what felt strange.
Jiang Nuan exited the villa area and hailed a taxi by the roadside. After telling the driver the address, she sent a message to Mu Jiuchen, saying she was going back to change.
Mu Jiuchen: [Okay! Wife, I'll pick you up at 4:30.]
Jiang Nuan: [Okay!]
Jiang Nuan then received a message from Rong Yin: [Nuan Nuan, let's go to Yu Fu for dinner.]
Jiang Nuan: [Okay!]
Upon returning home, Jiang Nuan removed her makeup and reverted to her true self. She took out paper and a pen and drew a floor plan of the Jiang family villa.
The third floor was a restricted area. When she was on the second floor, she saw guards at the entrance to the third-floor stairs, at least three of them, all armed.
Madam Jiang kept her guests in the rooms on the second floor. The third floor held a secret, but what could it be?
What was the reason for Number One to hold on so tightly to this place?
Jiang Nuan couldn't figure it out, but she was determined to find the truth.
Jiang Nuan changed into a white tweed suit. Looking at her shoulder-length hair, she smiled faintly. Short hair suited her well.
She found a necklace that matched her outfit and slowly put it on, looking somewhat like a noblewoman. She chuckled to herself, not liking this version of herself.
After getting ready, Jiang Nuan called Number One.
"Nuan Nuan, was today smooth?" Number One asked with a smile.
Jiang Nuan: "Mm! It went relatively smoothly."
Number One: "Your information has reached Your Excellency today. It will be reviewed tomorrow, and you will be notified for an interview in a few days."
Jiang Nuan: "Okay! But are you really not hiding anything from me?"
Jiang Nuan was willing to trust him and never asked for reasons. Dafeng Novel Network.
Number One hesitated, then said with a smile, "Nuan Nuan, the doubts in your heart are also my doubts. After this matter is resolved, perhaps we will both get the answers we desire."
After hearing his words, Jiang Nuan's expression remained calm, without the slightest ripple.
"Alright, I know. I met Your Excellency today. He has recovered well."
"Yes, he looked severely injured, but he recovered quite well." Number One's words carried a subtle undertone.
Jiang Nuan knew what he was referring to.
She felt a little apprehensive. If that guess turned out to be true, then Lin Zeyue must have played a part in all of this.
"How many times have you been to Your Excellency's residence?" Jiang Nuan asked.
Number One: "About five times. Your Excellency used to like me visiting his home, but I was too busy to go often."
Jiang Nuan asked again, "Have you been to the third floor?"
Number One: "Yes, I have. Your Excellency's study is on the third floor. What's wrong?"
Jiang Nuan recounted what she had seen today to Number One.
Number One sounded puzzled, "What's going on? There were no guards before. Why are there guards on the third floor now?"