Chapter 548: Black Bellflowers Appear Again
In the living room downstairs, everyone was gone except for Butler Hong.
Seeing the two of them come down, Butler Hong hurriedly stood up and smiled as he bowed slightly to them.
“Young Master has just returned. Aren’t you going to rest?”
Chu Yan did not even lift his eyelids and only said lightly, “Going to the hospital to visit Grandpa.”
Then, he hugged Lu Sheng and strode past Butler Hong.
This time, it was another driver.
It was a stern-looking man in his thirties.
When the car left the Chu family, Chu Yan said, “Uncle Liang, did you find anything?”
Uncle Liang glanced at Lu Sheng from the rearview mirror, seemingly apprehensive.
Chu Yan seemed to understand his meaning and said lightly, “It’s alright. We’re all family.”
When Uncle Liang heard that, he said in a low voice, “Young Master is right. Half a month ago, Second Madam indeed contacted a strange old man through her family.”
Chu Yan narrowed his eyes. “Do you have evidence?”
“That day, the surveillance cameras at Liu Xin Restaurant were switched off. I heard it from a waiter. He didn’t dare to say anything more.”
Chu Yan nodded. “Do Second Uncle and Chu Lin know about this?”
“I don’t think so,” Uncle Liang said in a deep voice. “It should be Second Madam’s doing.”
A cold glint flashed across Chu Yan’s eyes. “Ask someone to keep an eye on her. Let me know if she does anything else.”
“Yes!”
After Uncle Liang agreed, he subconsciously looked at Lu Sheng from the rear mirror.
However, Lu Sheng did not seem like she wanted to care about their conversation. She only had a lollipop in her mouth and was playing a video on her phone. She even chuckled from time to time.
“Is Jiang Yan related to Grandpa’s food poisoning?”
Chu Yan pondered for a moment and spoke again.
Uncle Liang shook his head. “I’m not sure if this has something to do with Second Madam. When Old Master was poisoned, Second Madam and Second Old Master were in the Jiang family.”
Chu Yan nodded and said in a low voice, “Help me keep an eye on Butler Hong regarding this matter.”
“Butler Hong?”
Uncle Liang was surprised. He did not expect Chu Yan to suspect Butler Hong.
After all, Butler Hong had been the Chu family’s butler for ten years. Old Master trusted him a lot.
Chu Yan nodded. “Yes, people will change. It’s better to pay more attention.”
“Okay!” Uncle Liang nodded. “I’ll keep an eye on Butler Hong for Young Master.”
Although he did not believe that Butler Hong would do such a thing, Young Master’s intuition had always been accurate. He had to pay more attention.
Lu Sheng stole a glance at Chu Yan from the corner of her eye. She suddenly had the illusion that Chu Sihan had returned.
That was because Chu Yan’s expression now resembled Chu Sihan’s when he was handling a case.
As if sensing her gaze, Chu Yan turned his head. Thankfully, she had already returned her gaze to the phone screen in time.
When the two of them reached the hospital, it was already close to eleven.
The Old Madam had already fallen asleep on the next bed. Chu Hongzhong was sitting at the side and reading some doc.u.ments.
Seeing the duo enter, he immediately gestured for them to keep quiet. Then, he asked softly, “Didn’t I tell you to rest well and come back tomorrow morning?”
Chu Yan said in a low voice, “However, I feel uneasy, so I came to take a look.”
“It’s strange.” Chu Hongzhong looked at the Old Master and said suspiciously, “The doctor said that your grandfather is fine and should wake up soon. However, it’s been half a day and he’s still asleep.”
When Lu Sheng heard that, she turned to Chu Tian, who was on the bed, and her gaze suddenly paused.
“Ah Yan, look!”
“What?”
Chu Yan had yet to react.
“Behind Grandpa Chu’s ears.”
When Chu Yan heard that, he stood up and went forward to check. When he saw the thing behind his ear, he could not help but be stunned.
It was a black bellflower. It was identical to the one on his arm previously. However, Old Master’s was much smaller than his. If one did not look closely, they would not be able to tell.
“What’s that? What happened?”
Chu Hongzhong put down the doc.u.ment and walked over suspiciously.
Chu Yan glanced outside the door. Seeing that no one was around, he told Chu Hongzhong what happened in a low voice.
Chu Hongzhong’s expression changed drastically. “You’re saying that the person who harmed you and your grandfather are the same person?”
Chu Yan nodded. “If nothing goes wrong, it should be.”
Chu Hongzhong’s expression darkened. “Who is it?”
“Ignore the rest for now,” Chu Yan said in a low voice. “Let Grandpa wake up first.”
Chu Hongzhong nodded. “What should we do now? Mr. Lu is not here.”
“I can solve it.”
Lu Sheng said in a low voice, “This thing didn’t reveal itself at Ah Yan’s arm back then, so I didn’t know that he was under a curse. However, since Grandpa Chu’s is showing, it means that his symptoms are much lighter than Ah Yan’s.”
Upon hearing that Lu Sheng could solve the problem, Chu Hongzhong heaved a sigh of relief. “Thank you!”
Lu Sheng smiled. She took out an Exorcism Talisman and pasted it on the black bellflowers.
Black smoke floated out and dissipated.
Chu Hongzhong’s scalp turned numb.
They could not guard against such unorthodox methods when used against ordinary people like them.
Lu Sheng checked the Old Master’s pulse and realized that it was stable. She said softly, “He should be fine!”
“Lu Sheng, thank you so much for you and Mr. Lu!” Chu Hongzhong said sincerely. “If not for you and Mr. Lu, I don’t know what to do about Ah Yan and Old Master.”
They were ordinary people. How would they know about these things?
They only knew that people would be sent to the hospital when they were sick. They did not expect any other reason.
Lu Sheng smiled and shook her head. “Uncle Chu, you’re welcome. Ah Yan is my friend. It’s only right for me to help.”
When Chu Hongzhong heard that, he glanced sideways at Chu Yan. However, he saw a faint blush on his face and could not help but smile secretly.
His son was indeed interested in this girl.
After the three of them returned to their seats, Chu Hongzhong said, “Take a seat first. I’ll tell your Second Uncle not to come over today.”
The hospital only allowed four people to keep watch at any one time. Since Lu Sheng and Chu Yan were here, the quota was full.
Chu Yan nodded slightly. After Chu Hongzhong left, he looked at Lu Sheng and asked softly, “What’s the name of this forbidden technique?”
“It’s considered a kind of shackle. It can also be understood as a kind of shackle in life.”
Lu Sheng’s gaze drooped slightly and she continued explaining, “To put it bluntly, placing this thing in a person’s body will suck the Yang energy out of them, causing their lifespan to decrease at an increasing speed unknowingly.”
Chu Yan’s lips curved into a cold and lonely smile. He said in a deep voice, “I didn’t expect this person to do such a vicious thing despite looking so kind.”
“Kind-looking?”
Mdm Jiang’s face flashed across Lu Sheng’s mind and she could not help but blink.
Mdm Jiang’s face did not seem to have anything to do with her kind looks.
Could it be that the person who married Chu Hongqing in this lifetime was not Mdm Jiang, but someone else?
However, she clearly heard Uncle Liang mention the ‘Jiang family.’ This proved that this person should still be Mdm Jiang!
Or was her appearance different from her previous life?
That was quite possible.
Chu Hongzhong returned quickly. The three of them sat there for the night. It was only the next day that Fu Ting brought food over with Chu Jiang.
Old Master finally woke up in the afternoon.
The doctor came in for a checkup and said that Old Master’s body was fine. If nothing went wrong, he could be discharged that afternoon.
However, to be safe, Chu Hongzhong suggested that the Old Master stay for two more days.
On the other hand, Jiang Yan was discussing the next strategy with her sister.
However, she suddenly received a call from Chu Hongqing. He said that Old Master was awake and wanted her to go to the hospital quickly.
Jiang Yan suppressed her shock and said that she would be there soon.
However, the moment she hung up, she suddenly fell back into her seat.
“How can that be? Master said it was foolproof!”
“Sister, what’s wrong?”
Jiang Min looked at her suspiciously.
“Just now, your brother-in-law called and said that Old Master is awake!”
“What?!”
Jiang Min was shocked. “That’s impossible. That master was introduced to me by someone. It was said he’s very reliable!”
Jiang Yan suddenly looked at her and said anxiously, “Quick, call that master and ask him what happened!”
“I… I’ll call now!”
Jiang Min quickly called that master. The phone rang for a while before being picked up.
“h.e.l.lo.”
A hoa.r.s.e voice was heard.
“Master, it’s me, Jiang Min. I want to ask you. Didn’t you say that everyone who was cursed by you would die? Why did Old Master Chu wake up?”
“Cough, cough—”
The person coughed and said coldly, “How dare you ask? Do you know that I almost lost my life because of you?”
Jiang Min was stunned. “What… what do you mean?”
“The curse was removed. The child’s and Old Master Chu’s were removed. As a result, I suffered a backlash and almost lost my life. Don’t find me again in the future.”
“Master? Master? h.e.l.lo?”
After speaking, the call was hung up.
Jiang Min looked at Jiang Yan guiltily and said softly, “Sister, Master said that the curse on Old Master Chu and Chu Yan has been lifted.”
“Lifted?” Jiang Yan’s eyes widened. “By whom?”
“Master… didn’t say anything!”
Jiang Yan glared at her and took a few deep breaths before saying coldly, “Five million yuan! A total of five million yuan! Yet, you said that their curse has been removed. What about my five million yuan?”
That was all her savings.
Jiang Min mumbled, “Isn’t it just five million yuan? The Chu family is so rich…”
“Do you think I can take the Chu family’s money just because I want it?” Jiang Yan gritted her teeth angrily. “The Chu family’s financial authority is still in Old Master’s hands. As long as he doesn’t die, no one can think of controlling the Chu family’s financial authority!”
Chu Hongzhong had his own company, but Chu Hongqing could only help Old Master.
If Old Master died, wouldn’t the company fall into Chu Hongqing’s hands?
At that time, she could spend the Chu family’s money however she wanted.
But now, it was equivalent to giving five million yuan to someone else for free. How could she be willing to do so?
“Speaking of which, Sister, it’s reasonable for you to want to kill Old Master Chu. But why did you want to eliminate Chu Yan too?”
Jiang Min could not understand. Chu Yan was only a high school student. What was there to be wary of?
“What do you know?”
Jiang Yan pursed her lips and said coldly, “Even Chu Hongzhong is inferior to that little b.a.s.t.a.r.d in terms of business. Old Master even said many times that he would hand the company over to that little b.a.s.t.a.r.d after he died. He even made a will with a lawyer in private.”
“I see!” Jiang Min was suddenly enlightened. “This Old Master really dotes on his eldest son’s family. Brother-in-law has worked hard for so many years. Why didn’t he think of Brother-in-law?”
“What future can your brother-in-law have?” Jiang Yan smiled coldly. “He listens to Old Master and Chu Hongzhong for everything. What else do you expect him to compete for?”
If not for Chu Hongqing’s uselessness, there wouldn’t be a need for her to do it herself.
At the thought of giving the five million yuan away for nothing, Jiang Yan felt a lump in her throat. She could neither spit it out nor swallow it. She felt extremely uncomfortable.
She glared at Jiang Min, picked up her bag, and left on her high heels.
“This must be Yan Er’s girlfriend? You have good taste.”
When Jiang Yan pushed open the door of the ward, she heard Old Master praising Lu Sheng.
When she returned to the Chu family last night, Chu Yan had already brought Lu Sheng to the hospital, so she did not know about Lu Sheng.
When she came over, she realized that Chu Yan had brought a girl back this time.
“Father, you’re finally awake. We were so worried!”
She composed herself and walked in with an excited expression.
The Old Master chuckled and nodded. He looked at Lu Sheng again and asked, “Young lady, you’re from City H?”
Lu Sheng nodded. “I guess so. However, I lived in the capital for a period of time.”
“Really?”
The Old Master smiled and nodded. “Speaking of which, City H is still better. If not for those trivial matters, I also want to return to City H to live. The weather there is better than here.”
“Then, Grandpa, come back to City H with us,” Chu Yan suggested.
“No, no!” Old Master waved his hand. “You haven’t graduated yet. Your uncle can’t take over this company alone. Your father has to manage his company too. I can’t let go of the company yet. I’m worried!”
Jiang Yan glanced at Chu Hongqing, hinting for him to speak. Unexpectedly, Chu Hongqing did not even look at her and placed all his attention on Old Master.
Chu Lin’s disdainful gaze landed on Chu Yan and Lu Sheng.
Jiang Yan closed her eyes and tried her best to suppress her impatience.
When she opened her eyes again, her gentle expression had returned. “Brother took care of Old Master for the whole day yesterday. Let us do it today.”
Chu Yan glanced at her expressionlessly and said to Chu Hongzhong, “Father, go back and rest first. Uncle and I will stay here to accompany Grandpa.”
Chu Hongqing said, “Go back and rest too. Uncle is here. It’s alright.”
Jiang Yan took the opportunity to interrupt. “Yes, Yan Er. Go back quickly. You still have guests.”
Fu Ting said, “Go back. Your grandma and I are still here. Everything will be fine.”
Chu Yan thought that with so many people around, Jiang Yan would not do anything. He nodded and left with Lu Sheng and Chu Hongzhong.
“Ah Yan, from your att.i.tude towards your aunt just now, could it be that you suspect her?”
Chu Hongzhong could clearly feel that his son did not trust Jiang Yan.
In the past, although Chu Yan did not like Jiang Yan, he would not have made it so obvious.