Even hybrid monsters have their day

"Why?" Geng Miaowan asked, puzzled. "Has Shuai Shuai been behaving poorly lately?"

"I know that Shuai Shuai has indeed made some progress at school recently, but at home..."

Before Lu Fangtong could finish speaking, Jiang Lan interrupted him, saying, "You're an adult, and Mr. Peng's right-hand man. How can you go along with Shuai Shuai's nonsense?"

Jiang Lan's tone was harsh, clearly indicating her dissatisfaction with Geng Miaowan.

When she returned, she found Lu Shuaishuai at home. Not only did he not restrain his attitude, but he also kept mentioning Xiaoming in every sentence. When she talked to him, he even said that he didn't want her and wanted Geng Miaowan to come back, saying that Geng Miaowan would play with him and Xiaoming.

This is absolutely outrageous!

Faced with her accusations, Geng Miaowan didn't know how to refute them, because she knew what she said was true. Although she believed that Lu Shuaishuai would definitely change in the future according to her methods, as things stood, Lu Shuaishuai did indeed seem to still trust Xiaoming.

"No, Mr. Lu, Mrs. Lu, listen to me, Lu Shuaishuai's condition is improving, and I promise I will find a way to restore him to normal."

"What?" Jiang Lan suddenly stood up, her eyes flashing with ferocity as she looked at Geng Miaowan. "Who are you calling abnormal? Who's abnormal!"

A hint of panic flashed across Geng Miaowan's face. For a moment, she had forgotten that Jiang Lan was extremely averse to anyone saying that Lu Shuaishuai was ill and needed treatment. She quickly stood up and said apologetically, "That's not what I meant, please let me explain..."

But as soon as Lu Shuaishuai was involved, Jiang Lan clearly wouldn't listen to anything. She shouted, "Explain? Explain what? What's there to explain!"

As she spoke, she pushed Geng Miaowan with her hand.

Geng Miaowan was surprised that Jiang Lan would suddenly make a move. When Jiang Lan pushed her, Geng Miaowan staggered backward and then fell into a hard and somewhat warm embrace.

Peng Yuxian helped her up. He looked coldly at Jiang Lan, "All the things Geng Miaowan did to Lu Shuaishuai were at my behest, and after my rigorous analysis, I concluded that it was the best solution for Lu Shuaishuai. If you don't trust me, then I think you don't need to come to me anymore."

Geng Miaowan could hardly believe her ears. He was actually speaking up for her. He himself was so opposed to her actions, yet at this moment he was saying such things to protect her.

Lu Fangtong was clearly taken aback by Jiang Lan's sudden action. He paused for a moment, then quickly grabbed his wife, who was about to strike again, and said, "Jiang Lan, what are you doing? You'll scare Shuai Shuai."

Jiang Lan, her eyes red, turned back to look at Lu Shuaishuai, who was sitting safely to the side. Geng Miaowan also looked at him. He seemed oblivious to the conflict between them, staring at the food on his plate.

It wasn't Jiang Lan's fault for being angry; even Geng Miaowan noticed that Lu Shuaishuai's face seemed increasingly pale. He was even paler than when she first met him, his eye sockets were sunken, and he looked quite unwell. It was heartbreaking to see, let alone for Jiang Lan, his mother, who had only known him for a little over half a month.

She couldn't understand it. His mental state was clearly improving, especially at kindergarten, yet his overall physical condition was rapidly declining. She had even taken him to the hospital for a checkup during Lu Fangtong's business trip, and all his vital signs were within acceptable limits, leaving her utterly perplexed.

If Luan Hao, Huangfu Aoran, or Xu Ruwen were by her side at this moment, it would be good; perhaps with their experience, they would know what was going on.

Thinking of the child, Jiang Lan forced herself to sit down, but her reddened eyes were still fixed on Geng Miaowan, as if they were mortal enemies.

After comforting his wife, Lu Fangtong apologized to Geng Miaowan.

After that commotion, no one wanted to eat anymore. The group parted on bad terms.

Geng Miaowan had originally wanted to persuade Lu Fangtong and Jiang Lan to help her investigate Xiaoming's matter, but now it seems that it's obviously impossible.

On the way back, Geng Miaowan kept thinking about Lu Shuaishuai, wondering if she had overlooked something. Peng Yuxian noticed her silence out of the corner of his eye and, assuming she was still thinking about what happened at the restaurant, asked, "Are you bothered by what Jiang Lan said?"

"Huh?" His words pulled her out of her thoughts. Thinking of what he had said to defend her in the restaurant, she looked at him and said, "Just now... thank you for speaking up for me, but maybe there was something I didn't consider."

"Why would you think that?" He had never seen her in a low mood since he met her, and seeing her like this now, he couldn't help but be curious. He also felt a little uncomfortable with the expression on her face.

"nothing."

Peng Yuxian glanced at her. He knew she had something on her mind, but she didn't want to tell him, so he didn't ask any further.

As soon as he got home, Geng Miaowan locked himself in his room. He looked at the closed door and frowned involuntarily. He took out his phone, dialed a number, and said a few words to the person on the other end.

Geng Miaowan sat in her room, her mood fluctuating wildly, restless and unable to calm down no matter what she did. She tried to calm herself through meditation, but the longer she sat in meditation, the more suffocated she felt in her chest, and a surge of blood rushed to her head.

She struggled to suppress the surging energy within her, when suddenly she felt a sweet taste in her throat and spat out a mouthful of blood. The blinding light above her head made it impossible for her to open her eyes, and with a thud, she collapsed to the ground.

When Geng Miaowan opened her eyes, she found herself lying in a hospital. She blinked, her blurry vision slowly regaining focus, her mind still foggy, not understanding how she had suddenly gotten there.

"You're awake?" A magnetic and deep voice. She knew it was Peng Yuxian without even looking, only his voice was a little hoarse than usual.

"What's wrong with me?" Geng Miaowan tried to sit up, but failed several times. In the end, Peng Yuxian came over and helped her sit up.

After helping her up, he didn't leave. Instead, he stood by her bedside, looking down at her with a complex and unfathomable expression in his eyes. "Who exactly are you?" (To be continued.)