Ye Anran's sudden outburst of anger caused Chu Yunying to frown slightly. Although anger simmered within her, she concealed it well.
She understood precisely how this woman had plotted against her.
"Ranran, I misspoke. I thought you were responsible for this matter, but it seems not," Chu Yunying softened her tone. After all, Ye Anran's status would be quite helpful to her in the future.
"Of course not. Jiang Nuan killed someone herself, leading to her current predicament. What does it have to do with me? Watch your words next time. Can you just say such things casually?" Ye Anran was furious.
She would distance herself completely from this affair.
The deaths of Jiang Nuan and Madam Wang had nothing to do with her.
"No matter who did it, it has helped us immensely," Chu Yunying was happy to see this outcome.
"Mm!" Ye Anran said nothing. The next target was the Lu family.
After a brief chat, Chu Yunying made an excuse to leave.
The moment the door closed, Ye Anran quickly took out her phone and called her mother.
"Ranran."
"Mom, keep an eye on the shares of the Lu and Mu families. Jiang Nuan is in trouble, and their stocks will fall because of this. Prepare the funds, and we'll buy all their stocks at a low price. We can make a substantial profit."
This was something she had anticipated long ago.
"Ranran, the moment I heard you say Jiang Nuan was in trouble, I had the money ready. Don't worry, Mom will definitely keep an eye on their stocks. They're reporting Jiang Nuan as a murderer online now, and the stocks have already started falling. However, too many people are buying, and it's almost impossible to get any. I've already found technical personnel for this side."
Madam Ye was also excited. This was within her expectations.
"Mm! I'll keep an eye on things here too. Mom, remember to set aside some money after buying the stocks. We'll register shell companies abroad to transfer the assets. We absolutely cannot let Dad give all his family fortune to his illegitimate son."
This was Madam Ye's greatest pain. She knew Madam Ye would go to any lengths for this.
"Hmph! That little bastard won't get a single cent. This money is all yours. Mom has already prepared it for you. I've made arrangements for overseas investments. Once we get everything from the Ye family, we'll go abroad and make that dog who betrayed me suffer for the rest of his life."
To make a man lose everything, one had to strike at what he cared about most to inflict unbearable pain.
This was exactly the outcome Ye Anran wanted. Before Jiang Nuan could expose her, after taking office as the executive president of the overseas branch, she would immigrate abroad and live a life free from worries.
With Jiang Nuan dead, the hatred in her heart would also fade.
As for Mu Jiuchen, she couldn't afford to provoke that man.
Let others deal with Mu Jiuchen.
...
Chu Yunying also caught the scent of money. After leaving Ye Anran's house, she got into her car and called Hong Bin. "Brother Hong."
"Yingying, where are you? I'm waiting for you home for dinner?"
Chu Yunying smiled and said, "Brother Hong, observe the stock movements of the Lu and Mu families. Once their stocks start to fall, we'll begin buying. With Mu Jiuchen's capabilities, he can definitely turn the situation around."
Hong Bin: "...Can we really do this, Yingying? Jiang Nuan has been brought to justice, and our revenge is complete. Let's just live a good life from now on. If our actions are too overt, the Hall Master will find out, and we'll be expelled."
Chu Yunying sneered. Mu Jiuchen had no intention of managing the affairs of the Shadow Hall at the moment.
"Brother Hong, buying stocks has nothing to do with the Shadow Hall. We'll get married after this is over. I still have some money, and I'll use it all to buy stocks then."
As soon as Hong Bin heard the word "marriage," he was instantly moved. In this world, there was always someone who could conquer another.
Hong Bin's heart belonged only to Chu Yunying. He only cared about Chu Yunying's feelings.
"Okay, then come back for dinner, and we'll discuss our future plans together." Hong Bin's tone was very gentle.
"Okay!" Chu Yunying agreed.
Not far away, Yan Qi watched Chu Yunying leave and quickly followed her.
She had received a message from her sister, stating that Chu Yunying was very dangerous and that she had to find the mastermind behind the kidnapping of Yunyun.
Without evidence, the mastermind could not be brought to justice.
She drove, tracking Chu Yunying.
...
That night!
The city lights were bright!
Due to Jiang Nuan's incident, the Mu and Lu families faced public condemnation and dissatisfaction, and their stocks began to decline.
As for the person involved, Mu Jiuchen, he was enjoying his dinner in a motorhome. Jiang Nuan was also eating the same dinner as him. Here, she could watch television and see news reports about the falling stocks of the Lu and Mu families.
Jiang Nuan took a deep breath. This was truly a wasteful move.
And she was the culprit.
Jiang Nuan, who loved money, felt a pang in her heart.
This was all money! Money that could help many people.
There were many patients waiting for treatment in the hospital. This money could help many people.
What a shame!
Jiang Nuan transformed her sorrow into appetite and continued to eat.
"Hey! Jiang Nuan, you can still eat while watching the news?"
Song Yang stood at the cell door, mocking Jiang Nuan.
Jiang Nuan glanced at her from the corner of her eye and said nonchalantly, "Since I don't have many days left to live, of course, I should eat well. I can't even protect myself, so I can't manage things outside, can I?"
"Heh heh..."
Song Yang sneered, "That's just like you. You've always been so cold and ruthless. I wonder what your parents and husband would think if they heard this?"
Jiang Nuan paused. Thinking of her mother fainting from worry and being sent to the hospital made her feel guilty, yet she couldn't tell them the truth.
"Indeed, I'm quite sorry to my mother," she said softly, then lowered her head to eat.
Song Yang's doubts were dispelled. She glanced at Jiang Nuan deeply and turned to leave.
Jiang Nuan's confession surprised her. It was only in hindsight that she realized Jiang Nuan wasn't someone who would easily confess. She had been secretly observing Jiang Nuan all day but found nothing unusual.
...
The Lu family's stocks plummeted, and Lu Chengsi was subjected to public scrutiny. His phone rang incessantly, but he didn't answer any calls. Some things were difficult to explain, and he didn't want to explain them. He was simply accompanying his unconscious and weak wife in the hospital.
He believed in his son-in-law and his daughter; they would never kill anyone.
...
At the Lu residence, the three Lu brothers were frantic, not because of the shares, but because their sister was suffering in prison.
Seeing the situation escalate, Lu Jinyan suddenly remembered Mu Jiuchen's words: "How did Mr. Wang find him?"
He instantly realized that this might have been a conspiracy to frame his sister from the beginning.
He stood up abruptly and said, "I'm going to see Chairman Wang. There must be some conspiracy here!"
Yu Han said, "Third Young Master, you can't be so reckless. If you go and question Chairman Wang like this, he won't tell you the truth. It's better to observe from the shadows."
Lu Jinyan looked at the woman who would soon be his sister-in-law and found her words reasonable.
Lu Jincheng said, "Let's go, Third Brother. I'll accompany you to see Chairman Wang."