"Please speak freely."

“I investigated the poison your grandfather suffered from. The strange thing is that, just as that old Chinese medicine doctor said, it required the use of blood.”

Huo Shiqian couldn't believe it. "He seems a bit unreliable. Is he really that amazing?"

"Let me finish," Qiao Wanwan said with a light laugh. "I really didn't know whose blood I would need to use, and it would take time and effort to find out. But now, it's obvious that they've given me the answer: it is indeed Ruan Tang's blood."

"So what he said is true!"

"Then do you know why it had to be Ruan Tang?" Qiao Wanwan raised an eyebrow. "You and Miss Su are both relatives of your grandfather, so why did it have to be Ruan Tang, who is serving time in prison?"

Huo Shiqian hurriedly pressed, "Explain yourself clearly!"

"Because it was decided by the person who made this poison; he can use anyone's blood as a base."

Huo Shiqian suddenly realized, "You mean, it's not a coincidence that Ruan Tang's blood can detoxify, but rather something deliberate!"

Qiao Wanwan nodded. "Now that we've come this far, with your intelligence, you should have guessed it, right?"

“It’s my aunt…” Huo Shiqian closed his eyes in pain. “I knew it. How could there be a Chinese medicine doctor more skilled than the Ghost Hand Doctor? It turns out she hired someone to stage this herself.”

"They used Ruan Tang's blood to make poison, which they gave to my grandfather. Then they found out that only Ruan Tang's blood could save him, and they put pressure on me to get Ruan Tang out of jail..."

"I know my aunt misses her daughter terribly, but what I didn't know was that she would resort to such unscrupulous means, even going so far as to lay hands on my grandfather..."

"I'm sorry," Qiao Wanwan said, "the truth is too cruel, and I shouldn't tell you."

"No, I should thank you," Huo Shiqian said. "Now that I know how my grandfather was poisoned, I feel at ease, so I won't be wondering where the mastermind is hiding. It has also made me see my so-called family for who they really are."

"So, Madam Zhan, is it necessary to use Ruan Tang's blood to save my grandfather's current condition?"

"Yes, I need Ruan Tang's blood to detoxify, but it's not as exaggerated as they say. We don't need to get Ruan Tang out of prison to donate blood; just give me a little blood."

“That’s easy. I’ll go to the hospital to see if there are any more blood samples. If not, I’ll go to the prison to get some.”

"Okay, hurry up."

"good."

......

Qiao Wanwan went upstairs and told Zhan Jingting everything that had happened, "...That's how it is. The Huo family really does have their own ulterior motives."

"That's why I don't like staying here."

“Once Huo Shiqian gets Ruan Tang’s blood and cures his grandfather’s poison, we can go home. I don’t like staying here either.” Qiao Wanwan eagerly took out her phone. “I miss my son. I want to video chat with him!”

At this time, Eleven and Nine had gone to school, and the Third Brother was awake. He saw Qiao Wanwan in the video but didn't react at all.

"Son, you've broken my heart!" Qiao Wanwan kicked Zhan Jingting with a wronged expression. "It's all your fault! The third son's personality is just like yours!"

Zhan Jingting: "......???"

“Madam, I have never been so cold to you before.”

"I don't care, it's up to you!"

Zhan Jingting chuckled softly, "Fine, it's my fault."

Although the young master was aloof, Qiao Wanwan remained enthusiastic and talked to him for a long time until the third son yawned and wanted to go to sleep before she reluctantly hung up the phone.

......

For dinner, Qiao Wanwan once again used the Huo family's kitchen.

She had already eaten noodles for lunch, and she planned to cook a few dishes for dinner.

Su Jing walked in and asked, "Wanwan, is it because the chef's cooking doesn't suit your taste?"

“No, Aunt Jing,” Qiao Wanwan explained. “My husband is a picky eater, so he’ll eat a few more bites if I cook for him.”

"I never expected that someone so young could be so capable, both in public and in the kitchen. It's truly remarkable."

"I just did it on a whim, but luckily Jingting doesn't mind."

"People who love each other won't complain about so many things. Even if what you cook is really not delicious, it will taste like a delicacy to them."

“That’s true.” Qiao Wanwan chopped vegetables. “But I can’t cook many meals. Once we’ve cured the old man’s poison, we’ll go home.”

Su Jing was taken aback, a look of disappointment on her face. "Leaving so soon..."

"Aunt Jing, haven't you noticed that the Huo family has been dealing with a lot more things since I arrived? I'd better leave as soon as possible," Qiao Wanwan joked.

"That's not how it works. The Huo family's affairs are not your fault. It's Momo who is too immature and upset you."

Qiao Wanwan smiled and said, "Aunt Jing, don't worry, her face is fine. I'll give her the medicine when I leave, and she'll be all better after taking it."

“I know you’re not a bad person and wouldn’t hurt her, so I’ve never worried,” Su Jing said. “Wanwan, I really can’t bear to part with you. I don’t know why, but I feel happy whenever I see you…”

"I also really enjoy having tea and chatting with you. We'll definitely have a chance to meet again in the future."

"Yes, there definitely will be..."

Qiao Wanwan made a little extra of each dish, giving some to Su Jing to try, and taking the rest upstairs to eat with Zhan Jingting.

Huo Shiqian arrived after dinner.

"Madam Zhan, Ruan Tang's blood has been collected."

“Okay, I will start the detoxification tonight,” Qiao Wanwan said. “But during this process, I need to observe and adjust the medication at any time, which requires absolute concentration, so I don’t want anyone to disturb me.”

"Don't worry, I've already locked Momo up. My aunt and the others are busy contacting the board members to remove me from my position, so she shouldn't be showing up again tonight."

"That's good."

......

When Qiao Wanwan was being treated for the poison, Lao Yang was watching over her.

This was also Qiao Wanwan's idea; she was eager to install several surveillance cameras on site to prevent any medical disputes from occurring.

Detoxification was a very complicated process, and Qiao Wanwan could barely close her eyes, relying on coffee to stay awake.

Old Yang stood to the side, staring at her.

Qiao Wanwan looked up at her and said, "Aren't you tired of standing like this? Sit down and rest for a while."

“I’m used to it,” Old Yang nodded. “Besides, I can’t sit down in front of the master.”

Qiao Wanwan: "......"

"The Huo family has quite a few rules."

"Without rules, nothing can be accomplished. As the wife of the Zhan family, you should understand this principle better than I do."

Qiao Wanwan smiled faintly, "If you're sleepy, go and get some sleep. Don't worry, since I promised to cure him, I won't let anything happen to him."

“Madam Zhan, you misunderstand. Our young master trusts you unconditionally and did not ask me to be here as a surveillance camera to keep an eye on you.”

"You've been staring at me so intently, you've probably seen through me completely."

Old Yang smiled and said, "Actually, there were several moments just now when I was a little dazed."

"how?"

"I've noticed that when you're focused, Madam Zhan, you actually remind me a lot of my husband..."