"What?"
Upon hearing Shen Lang's words, Yu Youwei first showed surprise, then smiled at Shen Lang and said, "Mr. Shen, they all say you're good at charming girls. Now I've seen your skills."
"But even if you want to make me happy, don't say such things. What do you mean I'm dying? It's creepy."
Seeing Yu Youwei's reaction, Shen Lang knew she didn't believe him. He gave a wry smile and said, "I'm not joking. What I said is true. You are indeed going to die."
Shen Lang said very seriously to Yu Youwei, "Have you noticed the thread on your neck, as thin as a strand of hair?"
"I saw it, but it's nothing unusual. It doesn't hurt or itch. It's probably from the sun, given how many outside assignments I've had lately."
Yu Youwei said nonchalantly.
"Silly girl, that's something that will take your life. How can you not care?"
Shen Lang blurted out, "This thread, as fine as a hair, has a beautiful name: 'A Thousand Year Fate Tied by a Thread.' It's a potent poison. Even after a thousand years, its toxicity doesn't fade. It's usually stored in ancient tombs. Once tomb robbers enter, they get poisoned. Even if they manage to steal all the treasures, they won't live for more than three days."
"Normally, this Thousand Year Fate Tied by a Thread remains in ancient tombs and doesn't evaporate. But once someone enters the tomb and allows air to circulate, its toxicity will suddenly volatilize."
"This is the punishment by the tomb's owner for future tomb robbers. Throughout history, countless tomb robbers have died from this poison."
"Currently, this thread as thin as hair is only on your neck. When it reaches your jaw, you will undoubtedly die."
Yu Youwei was greatly shocked by this. She looked at Shen Lang and said, "This is impossible! I've never entered an ancient tomb. How could I be poisoned by this?"
"You don't necessarily have to have entered an ancient tomb. If you were to be contaminated by the blood of a tomb robber during an arrest, you would also be afflicted with this rare poison."
Shen Lang looked at Yu Youwei and asked seriously, "Think carefully, have you apprehended any tomb robbers recently? Have you been splashed with their blood?"
"I..."
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Yu Youwei's face turned grim. She said, "Yesterday, we heard that a group of tomb robbers had stolen a Tang Dynasty ancient tomb from the west and brought a large number of antiques to Nanling for sale. So, we organized an operation to apprehend them."
"Due to our meticulous planning, the arrest operation was very smooth. However, one of the tomb robbers was very fierce. During the arrest, after I injured him with a punch and he spat blood, he madly attacked me. Although I eventually subdued him with my strong physique, I was accidentally sprayed with blood on my arm."
Yu Youwei continued, "Since my arm had no wounds, I didn't pay attention. After cleaning it, I didn't call for a doctor."
At this point, Yu Youwei seemed to understand where the problem lay. She looked at Shen Lang and said, "Mr. Shen, do you mean I was poisoned at that time?"
"Yes—"
Shen Lang nodded and said.
"Then what should I do?"
Yu Youwei's eyes looked at Shen Lang, filled with fear and a plea for help.
"This poison has been brewing in the ancient tomb for a thousand years. Once triggered, its toxicity is extremely fierce, capable of consuming the life of any victim within three days. However, there are still two people in this world who can cure it."
Shen Lang smiled and said, "The first person is naturally my master, but he is in Qiulong Mountain. You can't find him. Even if you were lucky enough to find him, he wouldn't treat you easily."
"Therefore, only I can treat you."
Shen Lang looked at Yu Youwei and smiled, "Don't panic. With me here, I guarantee I will help you detoxify."
"That's good, that's good. Now I can rest easy."
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Yu Youwei breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I thought I was doomed. Fortunately, I have you."
As she said this, Yu Youwei suddenly became curious and asked, "Mr. Shen, when do you plan to detoxify me?"
"After you get off work, come to Diwang Villa Garden to find me. I'll be waiting for you at the villa to detoxify you."
Yu Youwei is Gu Qinghan's assistant. Shen Lang felt obligated to help her.
Of course, even if she wasn't Gu Qinghan's assistant, Shen Lang would never stand by and watch someone die. After all, it was a human life.
"Thank you."
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Yu Youwei opened her arms and hugged Shen Lang, saying, "Meeting you is my good fortune. Wait for me, I'll come find you later."
After speaking, Yu Youwei's pretty face flushed, and she covered her face and ran off, then got into her car and left.
"Shen Lang, I think I understand Tang Wuzui's attitude towards you a bit now."
Qin Lian Yue looked at Shen Lang very seriously and smiled, "I have to say, you really know how to win girls' hearts. With just a few words, you've captured a girl's heart."
Qin Lian Yue thought Shen Lang was just fooling Yu Youwei and her words were full of teasing.
"Nonsense—"
Shen Lang heard this and looked at Qin Lian Yue, saying, "I'm an honest person. I never deceive girls, especially pretty girls. What I said just now is true."
"Okay, whatever you say. Considering you just saved my life, I won't expose your true colors."
Qin Lian Yue looked at Shen Lang and smiled enchantingly, "I don't want to go back to the hotel right now. I'm very hungry. Will you accompany me for tea?"
"Tea?"
Shen Lang heard this and after a moment of silence, said, "It's not impossible, but it will cost extra."
"Okay, no problem."
Qin Lian Yue heard this, took out a thick stack of cash from a luxury handbag she was carrying, and handed it to Shen Lang, saying, "This is twenty thousand yuan. It's not much, consider it for your gas and a tip."
"What?"
Hearing Qin Lian Yue's words, Shen Lang's face immediately fell. He took the money and weighed it in his hand, "Do you think twenty thousand yuan is enough for me to be your driver and run errands? What do you take me, Shen, for?"
"Slap—"
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Qin Lian Yue didn't hesitate to take out another thick stack of money from her bag and threw it to Shen Lang.
Shen Lang took the stack, which was a full twenty thousand yuan, and his expression immediately changed from gloomy to cheerful. He smiled and said, "You know people well. I am willing to serve Ms. Qin with all my might."
"You bastard—"
Seeing Shen Lang's smug smile, Qin Lian Yue wished she could punch him in the face. How could there be such a thick-skinned person in the world?
However, Qin Lian Yue had to admit that interacting with Shen Lang did make her feel much better. Compared to the scheming and infighting within her family, interacting with Shen Lang was incredibly comfortable.
Of course, the most important thing was that Qin Lian Yue wanted to properly test this Shen Lang fellow for her good friend.