Chapter 7

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

In the Lu family’s villa, Lu Han specifically asked the nanny to switch on all the lights in the house, for fear that Lu Qi would be afraid.

Lu Qi wanted to investigate as soon as possible, so she went through the discharge procedures in advance.

On the way home, she carefully observed all the surveillance cameras on the winding mountain road and in the vicinity of the villa. While Lu Han and Xie Jiao were busy in the kitchen, Lu Qi ran to the study room to turn on the computer and successfully hacked into the traffic system.

She had wanted to find the surveillance video of the relevant period of time, but she found that all footages near the villa were empty.

In just two hours, she couldn’t find any video or information. It was clear that someone had deliberately erased his information!

Who was it that could have such incredible means and skills? It seemed that her opponent was very strong and couldn’t be underestimated.

“Qiqi, come and eat!”

Xie Jiao’s voice came from downstairs. Lu Qi quickly deleted the traces and records of her using the computer and ran down the stairs in a relaxed manner.

The dining table was filled with delicacies, and Xie Jiao wished she could pile all the meat in front of Lu Qi.

She stared at the greasy food that exceeded the nutritional intake standard and pushed her bowl away with a stiff expression. Sensing her parents’ surprised gazes, she was on pins and needles as she explained, “Dad, Mom, the wedding is next month.”

“I want to control my figure. After all, I need to wear a wedding dress!”

Xie Jiao nodded in realization, understanding Lu Qi’s behavior as a girl’s love of beauty.

Lu Han held the ivory chopsticks and said tentatively, “Qiqi, if you don’t want to, I can help you cancel the Mo family’s engagement. After all… You’re already engaged to Yu Yang.”

“Marriage is a lifelong thing. I hope you can marry the person you like and not be forced by the so-called agreement made between the elders of both families.”

Lu Qi saw Lu Han’s heartache and felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

She arched her eyebrows and answered, “Dad, I’m willing to marry into the Mo family.”

Xie Jiao and Lu Han looked at each other.

Lu Han took a deep breath and said, “Then when should we go to the Yu family and apologize…”

Lu Qi thought of Yu Yang and sneered, “Don’t worry about him. I’ll handle this matter myself.”

Lu Han was stunned. “This…”

Xie Jiao waved her hand, signaling Lu Han to stop talking about this matter.

Late at night, Lu Qi was holding a dumbbell in her bedroom to exercise her upper body strength when she heard someone knocking on the door.

A middle-aged man wearing black-rimmed glasses was standing outside the room. He was holding a bowl of thick and pungent soup in his hand and said respectfully and kindly, “Ms. Lu, it’s time for you to drink your medicine.”

Lu Qi followed the original owner’s memory and recognized the person in front of her as Doctor Qin.

Doctor Qin had worked for the Lu family for nearly ten years and had been responsible for taking care of Lu Qi’s body. This bowl of soup was also taken by the original owner every day for more than ten years without stopping.

Lu Qi took the soup, and the smell of herbs rushed into her nose.

Her pupils suddenly constricted, and she naturally took the soup and examined it from a distance. Then, she raised her eyes and stared at the man.

Doctor Qin stared at her nervously and took out two pieces of orange candy from his pocket. “The medicine is a little bitter, but the effect is very good.”

“Ms. Lu, drink it while it’s hot and eat a piece of candy to relieve the bitterness.”

Lu Qi used a spoon to scoop up the dark and thick medicinal soup. When she saw the remnants of the Chinese medicine inside, the corner of her lips curled up into a sarcastic smile.

The medicinal soup that the original owner had been taking for a long time actually contained medicinal ingredients that could stimulate her to gain weight. There were even some hormone-dependent drugs mixed in. It seemed that the Lu family villa was not safe either. At the very least, Doctor Qin had been bribed by someone, and was constantly watching her actions and trying to harm her!

It was fortunate that the mastermind was timid. Otherwise, the original owner would have died long ago if the medicinal soup that she had been taking for a long time was laced with chronic poison.

“Thank you, Doctor Qin. Are there any places that you are not used to living in the Lu Family? If you need anything, just let me know!”

Doctor Qin pretended to be calm and replied, “Mr. Lu treats me very well so I don’t need anything.”

Lu Qi nodded and said with a smile, “That’s good. Some time ago, I heard my father say that the family chased away a nanny.”

“I heard that someone hired her at a high price to inquire about the Lu family and she agreed. When my father found out, he sent her directly to the police station. She was accused of stealing trade secrets and conspiring against others. I’m afraid that she would have to go to jail for a few years!”

“What do you think is in her mind? Why does she have to do such unscrupulous things?”

“You’ve been in the Lu family for many years and are the person I trust the most. You definitely won’t be as stupid as her, right?”

Lu Qi stared at Doctor Qin with a smile in her eyes. Her sharp gaze made Doctor Qin feel a little flustered and uneasy. He stammered and couldn’t say anything. He just waved his hands wildly and shook his head in denial.

His attitude had already confirmed Lu Qi’s guess.

However, she wasn’t in a hurry to expose the mastermind. Instead, she raised the spoon and sipped the medicinal soup.

When Doctor Qin saw her taking the medicine, he let out a long sigh and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

The next second, Lu Qi pretended to be weak and staggered two steps. The medicinal bowl in her hand slipped and fell to the ground.

The thick medicinal juice splashed on her skirt. She put on a panicked look and apologized repeatedly, “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to!”