I am the Holy Poisoner, the Empress advised me to calm down

The night was as dark as ink, and the tranquility of the villa area was shattered by the sudden tension. Sheng Nanting's eyes were filled with determination. He looked at Li Ming and ordered, "Immediately strengthen the security of the villa area. Don't let any suspicious individuals go."

Li Ming immediately stood up and nodded in response: "I understand, I'll arrange it right away." Then he quickly left the living room and set up a new line of defense over the phone.

Lu Yining sat on the sofa, feeling uneasy, but she knew the most important thing at the moment was to stay calm. She looked up at Sheng Nanting and asked softly, "Fourth Uncle, who do you think the traitor is?"

Sheng Nanting didn't answer immediately. His eyes were deep and sharp, as if he was pondering something important. After a moment, he slowly spoke, "Yining, this traitor is probably one of our people. We need to start investigating from the people around us, and not overlook any details."

At this moment, a security guard hurried in and reported nervously, "Mr. Sheng, we just received news that unidentified individuals are active nearby. We have increased patrols and surveillance."

Sheng Nanting nodded and said calmly, "Very good. Continue to monitor closely and report any abnormalities immediately."

The security guard saluted and quickly left the room. The room fell into silence again, with only the faint sound of the wind outside the window and the chirping of insects in the distance.

Lu Yining felt a mixture of emotions. She couldn't help but say, "Fourth Uncle, I think this matter is really too complicated. Not only do we have to deal with external threats, but we also have to find the traitor. This is really not easy."

Sheng Nanting patted the back of her hand gently and said firmly: "Yining, no matter how difficult it is, we must persevere. You are my family, and I will do everything I can to protect you."

Hearing this, Lu Yining felt a warm feeling and a little relieved. She smiled slightly and said, "I believe in Fourth Uncle. Let's work hard together."

Just then, there was a sudden knock on the door. The two exchanged glances, and the atmosphere grew even more tense. Li Ming walked in, his expression somewhat serious. "Mr. Sheng, we just spotted some suspicious vehicles lingering around the villa area. We've sent someone to investigate."

Sheng Nanting nodded, a sharp light flashing in his eyes: "Got it, you must be careful and ensure everyone's safety."

Li Ming responded, turned and left the living room, and continued to direct the security guards to be on guard.

Lu Yining couldn't help but ask: "Fourth Uncle, are they coming for us?"

Sheng Nanting looked at her, his eyes gentle but with unquestionable determination: "It's possible. But no matter what, we can't panic. I have a preliminary plan, and we will take action step by step."

"Then what should we do next?" Lu Yining asked, with determination in his eyes.

Sheng Nanting pondered for a moment and said, "Now we need to determine the identity of the insider. I will contact a few people and ask them to investigate the situation inside the company. At the same time, you must be extra careful here and do not easily contact strangers."

Lu Yining nodded, indicating that he understood. At this moment, the phone rang suddenly. Sheng Nanting picked up the phone and answered it, his expression gradually becoming solemn.

After hanging up the phone, he turned to Lu Yining and said, "I just received news from the police that Xu Shengli and Zhang Xiumin have been taken to the police station for interrogation. However, their confessions are contradictory, and there are still many unsolved mysteries that need to be clarified."

Lu Yining's heart sank, and he said softly, "Fourth Uncle, what should we do?"

Sheng Nanting said in a deep voice: "Yining, stay here and don't go out. I will go to the police station in person to see if I can get more clues."

Lu Yining clenched his fists, his eyes firm: "Fourth Uncle, you have to be careful. I will wait here for you to come back."

Sheng Nanting nodded and stroked her hair gently: "Don't worry, Yining, I will come back safely."

After saying this, Sheng Nanting walked out of the villa, followed closely by several security guards. In the night, his figure seemed particularly resolute, like an unshakable fortress.

Lu Yining stood at the door, watching his back gradually disappear into the distance, her heart filled with mixed emotions. She turned back to the living room, ready to wait for more news.

The alarm outside the door continued to sound, and the villa area seemed shrouded in an unknown shadow at night. Lu Yining leaned back on the sofa, silently praying that everything would go smoothly.

At this moment, the doorbell rang again, interrupting her thoughts. Lu Yining took a deep breath, stood up and went to open the door, not knowing what kind of test would greet her.

A security guard standing outside the door with a nervous look on his face said in a low voice: "Ms. Lu, someone wants to see you."

Lu Yining's heart skipped a beat, and he asked cautiously, "Who is it?"

The security guard hesitated for a moment and whispered, "He said he's... an old acquaintance of President Sheng, and he has important news to tell you."

Lu Yining frowned, glanced around, and then said firmly: "Bring him in, I will listen to what he has to say."

The security guard nodded and turned to bring the man in. The air was filled with a sense of oppression, and a new game was quietly beginning.

"No matter who he is, I'm going to get to the bottom of this," Lu Yining made up his mind. The security guard led a thin, haggard-looking middle-aged man into the living room. As soon as he entered, the man looked around, his eyes filled with nervousness and uneasiness.

Lu Yining stood at the door, her eyes fixed on the uninvited guest, sizing him up warily. She asked in a deep voice, "Who are you? What do you want from me?"

The middle-aged man hesitated for a moment, then bowed slightly and said, "Ms. Lu, my name is Chen Yuan. I was an old friend of President Sheng. I know some important information and hope I can help you."

Lu Yining frowned and said coldly: "How do you know who I am? And how do you know the situation here?"

Chen Yuan's expression became even more nervous. He swallowed and explained, "Mr. Sheng is very famous in this circle, so of course I recognize you. As for the situation here, I've only heard some rumors."

"What important information?" Lu Yining's eyes were sharp and would not allow any concealment.

Chen Yuan took a deep breath and mustered up the courage to speak: "Actually, I used to work for an organization. They were responsible for this incident. Their target is not only Xu Shengli and Zhang Xiumin, but also President Sheng and you."

Lu Yining's heart sank, but she remained calm and asked, "Can you provide more details? For example, their plan and who the traitor is?"