Chapter 174 Witchcraft

Jiang Ran felt a surge of worry. She frowned, turned around and headed down the mountain, driving directly to Jiang Yuechen's residence.

Jiang Yuechen was surprised by her sudden visit, and Jiang Ran quickly began to describe to him in detail what she had found on the mountain.

Jiang Yuechen knew her abilities, so there was no need for him to hide them.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuechen was startled, a look of shock flashing across his face: "So someone is manipulating things behind the scenes?"

"Hmm." Jiang Ran's eyes darkened, and she replied in a low voice, "I only had some suspicions before, so I didn't talk to you in detail. Now, after the investigation, I can basically confirm that there is a mastermind behind it all."

The words had barely left his mouth when Jiang Yuechen's expression instantly turned ugly, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes: "Damn it! How dare they lay a hand on a child!"

After saying that, he looked up at Jiang Ran and asked in a deep voice, "Tell me, is there anything I can do to help?"

Jiang Ran listened, nodded slightly, and quickly said, "There is indeed something."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuechen immediately turned to the side, listening intently to her next instructions.

"I don't have any people available, so I'll need you to mobilize people for this investigation."

"Okay, sure." Jiang Yuechen nodded and replied slowly.

After receiving an affirmative response, Jiang Ran finally voiced her concerns.

"I sensed the silhouette of a woman in the lingering yin energy. There was a conspicuous logo on her clothes. We can start from there."

“Okay.” Jiang Yuechen responded quickly. Ever since he was unharmed in the last car accident, he now has complete faith in Jiang Ran’s abilities, so he is no longer surprised to hear her say things that resonate with his senses.

Jiang Ran told him some more details, and Jiang Yuechen immediately set about doing it. He had many paparazzi around him who were specifically responsible for finding people in order to find Jiang Ran, so he was already very good at finding people.

That afternoon, the list was handed directly to her. Jiang Ran looked at the results behind her and noticed that the other party had also thoughtfully sent over the surveillance screenshots.

Jiang Ran first glanced at the names and found none familiar. Then she looked at the pictures and suddenly spotted a familiar back view. Her eyes flashed, and she hurriedly tried to match the name to the back view, but it was an unfamiliar name.

Seeing Jiang Ran suddenly stop what she was doing, Jiang Yuechen looked puzzled and quickly asked, "What's wrong? Is there a clue?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran's eyes dimmed, then she nodded: "Yes."

Who is it?

As soon as Jiang Yuechen finished speaking, Jiang Ran suddenly stood up, her brows furrowed and her face grim. She said directly, "I have something to do, so I'll leave first. I need to sort this out properly."

After saying that, he turned around and walked straight out the door, ignoring Jiang Yuechen's changing expression.

Watching her retreating figure, Jiang Yuechen sighed softly, a hint of confusion flashing across his face.

After Jiang Ran left, she drove straight to the villa. Taking advantage of Si Yanxiao's absence, she took out his jade pendant, reached out and gently touched it. The figure that appeared inside was indeed exactly the same as the one in the photo.

Bai Zhuwei?!

Upon receiving confirmation, Jiang Ran's face immediately flashed with surprise. She had only suspected it before, but she never expected that this matter was actually related to her!

She's resorting to the same old trick; what exactly is she trying to do?

Jiang Ran couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. The person who should have died six years ago suddenly reappeared after Si Yanxiao woke up.

To go so far as to use such methods to deceive Si Zuochen and Si Youlin, and to commit premeditated murder, can hardly be called a coincidence...

Thinking of this, Jiang Ran's eyes flashed, and she felt a chill envelop her.

With such a cunning woman scheming in the shadows, and moreover, having a close relationship with Si Yanxiao, she now felt that her investigation was fraught with difficulties and obstacles.

She probably doesn't have that kind of ability on her own; there must be someone behind her giving her advice. Those witchcraft practitioners must also be supported by someone behind them.

The more Jiang Ran thought about it, the more alarmed she became.

Out of consideration for Si Yanxiao, they had no choice but to postpone the matter.

After confirming that Bai Zhuwei was the one who seduced the twins, Jiang Ran hurriedly drove to Jiang Yuechen's residence and revealed the results of her investigation, omitting Bai Zhuwei's identity altogether.

"What?!" Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuechen's face was filled with shock: "How could it be her?"

"If what you said is true, it is very likely that this is a gang operation. You are in the open, while they are in the dark. You will probably be controlled at every turn!"

Jiang Yuechen earnestly analyzed the current situation for her, and Jiang Ran listened attentively, but a hint of sarcasm flashed across her face.

"Controlled?" He then scoffed coldly, "I'd like to see what kind of trouble they can cause!"

"I'll let bygones be bygones for the past few provocations, but this time they've actually set their sights on Ah Chen and Ah Lin..."

He paused slightly, his thin lips parted, and he said coldly, "Then don't blame me for acting without considering the consequences!"

Jiang Ran's words sounded incredibly arrogant, but Jiang Yuechen had no doubt about their truthfulness.

After all, she is capable of doing what she says, and she has real skills.

"So, are you planning to confront them head-on now, or what?" Jiang Yuechen asked, taking the opportunity to inquire about her next steps.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran pursed her lips slightly, slowly shook her head, and casually made up an excuse, saying in a low voice, "No rush, let them reveal some more flaws."

That being said, the real reason was because of Si Yanxiao. Bai Zhuwei had a different meaning to Si Yanxiao; she could be considered his Achilles' heel. If he were to drag her into this for no reason, he was afraid it would backfire.

Therefore, in order to avoid touching his forbidden zone, she planned to wait until Bai Zhuwei lost his temper and panicked before taking him down in one fell swoop.

Just as the two were discussing what to do next, Jiang Ran's phone suddenly rang.

Jiang Ran glanced at the caller ID and a hint of surprise flashed across her face before she swiped to answer.

Hello.

Jiang Ran's eyes narrowed as she heard Butler Chen's urgent voice coming from the receiver. She exclaimed in surprise, "What?!"

He then quickly said, "Don't worry, I'll be right there!"

After hanging up the phone, he got up and headed outside.

Jiang Yuechen quickly asked, "What happened?"

Jiang Ran frowned and explained, "Old Master Si is critically ill, I have to go see him."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuechen's face showed a hint of surprise, and he quickly replied in a low voice, "Okay, just contact me if you need any help."

"Hmm." Jiang Ran nodded casually, walked quickly outside, and drove straight to the hospital.

When they arrived at the hospital, everyone was already there, waiting outside the emergency room.

Jiang Ran arrived late, and a hint of displeasure flashed across Si Yanxiao's face.

The housekeeper's eyes lit up immediately, and before she could ask, he took the initiative to explain, "He suddenly felt dizzy when he got up this morning, but it only lasted for a moment. He thought it was just a lack of oxygen to his brain and didn't pay attention to it."

"But in the afternoon, he suddenly started coughing violently, and then he fell seriously ill and had to be taken to the hospital by ambulance." Jiang Ran listened with her eyes slightly lowered, but she had her own thoughts in mind. The successive symptoms indicated that there was something wrong with his body.

But when we last met, she was perfectly fine after her treatment. We've only been apart for two days, so this shouldn't be happening.

Moreover, his previous severe cough was caused by the yin energy in his body. Now that his body has been treated, it is obviously fine. So why did his old illness relapse?

A hint of surprise flashed across Jiang Ran's face. Si Yanxiao listened to the housekeeper recount everything to her in detail, his eyes turning slightly cold. He asked in a deep voice, "Uncle Chen, what's the point of telling her this?"

His tone was full of disdain for Jiang Ran, but Jiang Ran was lost in her own thoughts and didn't bother to argue with him.

Unexpectedly, the butler spoke up and said, "The master's health has always been taken care of by the madam, who is also his attending physician, so naturally she needs to understand the illness clearly."

Si Yanxiao was surprised that the usually stubborn housekeeper would speak up for her. His eyes narrowed, but he had heard Gu Nan mention this matter before. He frowned slightly but did not refute her.

The housekeeper looked up at Jiang Ran and saw that she also looked troubled, so his heart sank.

He initially held a prejudice against Jiang Ran because of the child and targeted her in every way, but the things she did later were all commendable.

Through spending time together, my opinion of her has gradually changed.