Chapter 31: The Lu Family is Blessed!

The Lu family’s ancestral home.

Old Master Lu sat leisurely in the courtyard, sipping tea and humming a little tune. Watching this scene, Chu Wanning couldn't help but admire the old man’s remarkable composure; after everything that happened last night, he was still so calm today. Incredible!

However, when she saw Qi Gui, she didn't think the same.

Qi Gui, who had just picked up the medical report from the hospital, was on his way to the Lu residence. He had already called the Old Master to share the results, assuring him that there was nothing wrong with his health. That was exactly why the old man had finally set his mind at ease—he had insisted all along that a few coughs couldn't possibly mean anything serious—and was now feeling quite smug.

Lu Yun, noticing the arrival of the young master and his wife, whispered a reminder to Old Master Lu.

"Hey! You brat!"
"Oh, hurry, help me up! My granddaughter-in-law is here!"
"Quick, go prepare some fruit and cakes! Young people love those!"

Seeing the genuine joy on the old man's face, Lu Yun was delighted and hurried off to instruct the kitchen.

"Grandpa!" Chu Wanning greeted him politely. "This is for you; I made it myself. If you take it, you’ll surely live to be a hundred."

Chu Wanning wasn't exaggerating. Her masters were all men in their sixties or seventies, yet they all appeared to be in their forties—a result of the ageless secret formulas they possessed.

"Hahaha! In that case, won't I be able to see my great-grandchildren grow up, and maybe even my great-great-grandchildren? Hahaha! Wonderful, wonderful! Where on earth did this brat find such a wife? He’s truly blessed!"

As he spoke, Old Master Lu opened one of the porcelain vials. A rush of medicinal fragrance wafted out, and he felt instantly refreshed. Having lived a life of immense wealth and luxury, he had seen his fair share of treasures, but he was truly stunned by this.

"Good stuff, this is good stuff!" He then looked at Lu Siyan. "What gift did you bring me?"

He was acting just like a child demanding a present—a real old urchin!

Lu Siyan gestured toward Chu Wanning with his chin. "My wife!"

He said it with such righteous confidence that it was almost impossible to look at! Old Master Lu gave him a cold snort, which served as his tacit approval.

Just then, Qi Gui arrived. "Old Master, Master, Mr. Lu," he greeted them in turn.

Lu Siyan had matters to discuss with his grandfather, so he stepped forward and took his arm. "Grandpa, let’s go to the study."

At these words, Old Master Lu’s expression turned serious immediately. He knew something must be wrong; otherwise, his eldest grandson wouldn't be calling him to the study.

"Ning, girl, treat this as your own home. Feel free to look around. The brat and I have things to discuss," Old Master Lu instructed.

"Of course, Grandpa. You go ahead and take care of your business. I’ll just look over your test results with Uncle Qi."

Old Master Lu wanted to say more, but he was already being led away by Lu Siyan. Why was the old man so fond of talking to his wife? It was annoying!

After they left, Chu Wanning took the report from Qi Gui. Just as she had suspected, the results showed no anomalies.

"Grandpa has been poisoned," Chu Wanning said lightly after reading it.

Qi Gui was stunned. He picked up the report and flipped through it again. "But... these numbers are all normal!"

Chu Wanning nodded in agreement. "The data is indeed correct."

"Then... is it the same as the poison in Mr. Lu’s system?"

"No, it’s definitely different. The symptoms are not the same."

"This is tricky. Master, you must have a way, right?" Qi Gui was anxious; as a doctor, the inability to overcome such a challenge left him deeply unsettled.

"Yes, I do. But he needs to take a few doses of medicine before we check again. It’s different from the poison in A-Yan’s body; his is much more complex." Her expression darkened as she spoke. It seemed the Lu family was far from simple.

The poison in the old man’s system didn't exist in China; it was only found in Lab 748 in Country R, where it was still in the experimental stage. Yet, someone was already using it. This type of poison was designed specifically for power struggles among wealthy families—it could make an eyesore disappear silently and naturally. She would never have known about it if the Hidden Pavilion hadn't stumbled upon some classified documents.

However, the forces behind that laboratory were incredibly powerful, perhaps even rivaling the Hidden Pavilion. Thinking of the Hidden Pavilion, a faint smile curled at the corners of Chu Wanning’s lips. That was her trump card! She had almost forgotten.

Her seven masters: "..." You rebellious disciple!

She had told Lu Siyan a little about this. Perhaps starting an investigation from within the Lu family would yield some unexpected results. Thinking about the purpose of such a poison, Chu Wanning suddenly had a bold guess. She hoped she was just overthinking it.

"And the poison in Mr. Lu’s system?" Was there any hope for him?

Chu Wanning didn't know how Lu Siyan had convinced Qi Gui to leave a top international hospital to join their family, but she could see he truly cared about Lu Siyan, so she offered a word of comfort.

"Don't worry! Let’s solve Grandpa’s problem first."

Lu Siyan was her husband; she didn't want to be a widow so soon. If it came to that, she would just have to make a trip back to Forbidden Island.

"Right, right! Mr. Lu is truly blessed to have married my master!" Qi Gui’s face was filled with pride as he said this.

Chu Wanning: "..." That really wasn't necessary!

"Come back to the Lu residence with me later. I need to go to the pharmacy to prepare some medicine. The Old Master will need to take it for three consecutive days. During this time, monitor his vitals regularly and notify me if there are any changes."

She would have preferred to do this herself, but she needed to consult some materials and prepare the antidote in advance. Qi Gui was more than capable of handling this task, and having him witness the changes in the data firsthand would convince him of the truth.

The two continued to discuss several medical challenges. Soon, Lu Siyan and Old Master Lu returned to the living room, followed by Chu Wanning and Qi Gui. The Old Master’s face was dark, clearly showing signs of anger.

Chu Wanning took a pill from her bag and handed it to him. "Grandpa, your chest must be very uncomfortable. Take this, and you’ll feel better. Don't worry, and don't get angry. With A-Yan here, you will be fine," she said in a soft, soothing voice.

The effect was instantaneous. Old Master Lu took the pill and swallowed it without a second thought. Chu Wanning then handed him a glass of water.

Lu Siyan pulled Chu Wanning to his side; he hadn't seen her for a while and was already missing her.

"My granddaughter-in-law is truly a miracle doctor. I really do feel much better! The Lu family is blessed!"

Qi Gui looked at the bottle of medicine like a wolf eyeing meat. Chu Wanning tossed it to him, and he grinned from ear to ear. She had forgotten to send him more earlier, mostly because they hadn't seen each other since their time at the training base.

"Grandpa, the wooden box I gave you earlier also contains these. If you feel uncomfortable, just take one," Chu Wanning said, noticing the Old Master’s resentful gaze.

Hearing this, a smile returned to Old Master Lu’s face.

"A-Yan, I’ll leave the task of finding that person to you!" When it came to serious matters, the Old Master’s authority remained undiminished.

"Yes, Grandpa," Lu Siyan replied casually, while fiddling with Chu Wanning’s hand.

Old Master Lu really wanted to hit him with his cane and throw him out. Even at a time like this, he was still...

"Also, for my 70th birthday, I am going to properly introduce my granddaughter-in-law to everyone! Your objections will be ignored!" He wore the look of someone ready to go on a hunger strike if he didn't get his way.

But the very next second—