The past few days had been calm, with nothing out of the ordinary happening. Meng Yuan and He Mingrun had also moved to a villa behind them.
It would have been fine to stay at the He family residence.
But He Mingrun, under the guise of allowing Jiang Nuan to check Meng Yuan's pulse, had them move.
Jiang Nuan was speechless.
Meng Yuan was in excellent health and at the optimal age for pregnancy. As long as she didn't cause a fuss, she would be fine.
Meng Yuan and Yun Xia would come over to play in the mornings and evenings.
He Mingrun kept a very close eye on Meng Yuan. Except when he absolutely had to go to his company for important matters, he stayed home with Meng Yuan.
Every time Jiang Nuan saw He Mingrun, she felt speechless. His resentful gaze made it seem as if she had stolen his wife.
It wasn't just He Mingrun; Li Qing Shuo was the same. Fortunately, the three families weren't too far apart, otherwise, she would be met with disdain every time.
Today, after Jiang Nuan saw Yun Xia and Meng Yuan off, she was at home painting with her daughter when she suddenly received a call from Xiao Ruiming, asking her to go to the wellness center immediately.
There had been a death at the wellness center.
Jiang Nuan made a swift decision; today, she would catch Yan Xi.
Setting a trap for Yan Xi was thanks to Su Wanting's help.
The next day, Jiang Yu Xin met with Su Wanting again. The target was indeed the wellness center, and she had made preparations in advance.
"Xiao Ruiming, let's trap the dog in the house. Lock the doors of the wellness center and don't let anyone leave. I'll be there shortly."
"Alright, Nuan Nuan, hurry. That person's face is ashen, they might be dying. I've already called for an ambulance. However, Le Cheng said the person was poisoned and gave him an antidote. Le Cheng has been carefree lately, and it seems he's been in love. He's been quite careless in his work. A small black pill, I'm truly afraid something might happen. The most critical thing is that as soon as the incident occurred, someone posted it online, and it's already a trending topic."
"I've been navigating the world for years, and this is the first time I've encountered something like this. It's obvious someone deliberately wants to target our wellness center, they can't stand to see our business doing well. This report will significantly impact our business."
Jiang Nuan had already put on her shoes and told Yun Yun to stay at home. She spoke as she walked, "Do as I say first. I'm riding my motorcycle, I'll be there in ten minutes at most."
"Okay, okay, Nuan Nuan, be careful."
Jiang Nuan grunted and hung up.
At the wellness center, business was as booming as ever. Seeing that someone had died, everyone lost their appetite for lunch.
They watched as the man who had collapsed on the ground had been poisoned by the wellness soup.
In the crowded hall, panic ensued, and the clamor was rather unsettling.
Immediately after, another person collapsed in the crowd.
Le Cheng's eyes flickered as he quickly walked over and quietly slipped a pill into the man's mouth.
At the same time, the doors of the wellness center were shut.
"Why are you closing the doors?" a man holding a child angrily asked the entrance.
Xiao Ruiming looked at him with a serious expression. "I apologize, sir. Someone poisoned people at the wellness center, and we need to catch the culprit. Please remain calm. We will resolve this matter shortly."
"How do you intend to resolve it? Someone has died! What if the soup we drank also has issues? With so many of us, can you afford to compensate us? So many lives, and you're locking people in here? Even animals are not treated this heartlessly!" a middle-aged woman said sharply, glaring at Xiao Ruiming with anger.
Xiao Ruiming looked at the woman and said, "Madam, please don't worry. We are merely doing this for everyone's safety. Wouldn't Madam want to see the truth before leaving? What happened today was clearly an attack on our wellness center. Since opening, our business has been very popular. Everyone has been very satisfied with our new dishes recently. I believe most people here have visited at least eight to ten times. Every time you come, our business is exceptionally good, so it's inevitable that we would attract envy. Our boss is on her way and will provide everyone with a satisfactory explanation. If anyone wishes to leave now, they are most likely the culprits."
Xiao Ruiming emphasized the last sentence.
Everyone was stunned. Although unwilling, they also wanted to uncover the truth before leaving.
They also liked the dishes at the wellness center. The kitchen was now open-concept, clean, and hygienic, with little oil and salt. It felt like eating at home, and they ate with peace of mind.
When they didn't have time to cook, everyone preferred to eat here.
"Fine! Then you have half an hour to resolve this. If someone really did poison them, we must catch that wicked person and bring them to justice." The madam's expression softened considerably.
"Alright, thank you for your understanding, Madam. After this matter is resolved, we will offer everyone three days of free meals. Thank you for your trust. For the time being, please stay away from the patients, maintain clear passage, and ensure good airflow. Our boss will be here soon."
After Xiao Ruiming finished speaking, everyone followed his instructions.
Le Cheng, Qiao Xi, Mo Zhe, Bai Zhou, and Yu Han were each guarding an exit.
Standing with Yu Han was Lu Jin Yue, who had just arrived in Jin Shi.
Lu Jin Yue was anxious. He glanced at the crowd, certain the culprit was among them.
Yu Han looked at him and said, "Young Master Lu, did you notice anything unusual when you were in the hall earlier?"
Lu Jin Yue shook his head slightly. "The man who was poisoned was right behind me. At one point, I saw you come to serve him his dish, and then the incident happened."
Yu Han looked at him in surprise. "I didn't come out to serve any dishes today; I've been on the second floor the whole time. Are you sure you saw me?"
Lu Jin Yue looked at her calmly and smiled. "Han Han, every time I come to Jin Shi, I don't go to find my sister; I come here to find you. Do you think I would mistake someone?" He wouldn't mistake someone else for the woman he liked.
Yu Han's face instantly turned red. The tall, handsome man standing before her came to see her here every time he visited Jin Shi, and he always brought her many delicious snacks.
She had gradually fallen for this handsome man. He was of noble status, wealthy, and powerful. After every meeting with him, she would wonder when he would come again.
Hearing the discussions around her, Yu Han snapped back to attention. What was she thinking about at a time like this?
Yu Han thought Lu Jin Yue was joking with her and didn't dwell on it. The two of them looked at each other, the atmosphere filled with unspoken feelings.
In the crowd, a pair of malicious eyes watched them.
Lu Jin Yue, you are the best man in this world, but you don't belong to me.
"Hey! Head Chef, didn't you say your boss would be here in ten minutes? Where is she now? I have to be at work in 20 minutes and don't have time to waste here."
A man yelled impatiently.
Xiao Ruiming checked the time and said, "Our boss is very punctual. There are three more minutes. Please be patient."
"I'm a reporter. May I ask, is the owner of this wellness center Jiang Nuan?" a female reporter asked loudly from the crowd.