Chapter 1611

There’s someone else behind the poisoning.

Ning Anran slowly nodded, staring at a spot on the floor.

Because of what the old man said, she was lost in thought.

The old man saw her silence and assumed she was pondering the identity of the perpetrator.

He gently patted her hand and spoke soothingly.

“Don’t be afraid, An Ran. Grandpa won’t let them have another chance.”

Today’s meal definitely wouldn’t have any issues—it was prepared by Xiaxia.

Actually, even the old man wasn’t sure why, but he never doubted the meals Xiaxia made from start to finish.

The girl put so much thought into the food just to match the taste of the old chef.

Such devotion, could it be fake?

It’s a pity, in the end, she was closer to Mu Xiaojiu.

Moreover, he indeed once hurt her.

Gathering his thoughts, he looked at Ning Anran again and asked softly.

“Did the meeting with the uncles today yield any results?”

Ning Anran then lifted her head, meeting the old man’s gaze and nodded firmly.

“Yes, they all said personally that no matter what, they will support me.”

Upon hearing this, the old man’s expression relaxed a little.

He slowly nodded and closed his eyes.

After quite a while, he remained silent, as if he had fallen asleep.

Ning Anran looked back at his peaceful sleeping face.

She wasn’t unaware of his concern for her, but she knew it’s because he always believed she was his biological granddaughter.

In fact, the test the old man later had Feng Gang conduct was tampered with by Mr.

Xiaojiu.

She wasn’t his granddaughter, and if one day the old man found out, he wouldn’t treat her well anymore.

That’s right, the old man was kind to her only because she impersonated Baili Xia.

She had no reason to feel uneasy because of his kindness.

Because none of this truly belonged to her.

…

Baili Xia was brought back to Sihai Residence by Mu Xiaojiu.

As she left the main house, she frequently looked back as if she wanted to see through the walls and understand the old man’s current condition.

Mu Xiaojiu pulled her closer to his side; he could clearly sense her unease.

“What exactly are you thinking?” He looked down at her, “Are you still scared?”

Baili Xia shook her head; she wasn’t scared earlier; she was worried.

Especially after Uncle returned, she felt completely untroubled.

With him around, she would always be safe.

She was worried about the old man’s condition.

“Uncle, someone secretly poisoned him. This matter is undeniably urgent.”

Why could Uncle behave as if nothing had happened, returning to Sihai Residence to work?

Shouldn’t he be gathering everyone from the main house—those who have the chance to be close to the old man—and questioning them one by one?

Why does Uncle seem unconcerned about this matter?

How can he not care about the old man?

That’s his father.

“What do you think? Do you think gathering everyone now will result in answers?”

Entering Sihai Residence, Mu Xiaojiu already held her in his embrace.

This time after returning, he didn’t seem to mind others seeing him with Baili Xia.

Though it was more relaxed this way, Baili Xia was still uneasy.

She felt this time after returning, Uncle had changed.

No, she should say the atmosphere between Uncle and the old man had totally changed.