Chapter 2109

“What’s the matter?” Mu Xuri asked casually, his hands not stopping.

At this moment, he was thoroughly enjoying himself, and suddenly felt a bit reluctant to give this girl to that kid Jiu.

Ning Anran’s heart was racing, and she quickly said, “I heard that Xiaoxiao might wake up soon.”

As soon as she finished speaking, she noticeably felt the hand covering her chest tremble slightly.

When that hand returned to cover her again, it just quietly rested there, without moving.

“Who did you hear it from?” Mu Xuri’s deep eyes slightly opened, his gaze falling on Ning Anran’s face.

Ning Anran didn’t expect him to truly care about this matter.

Without giving it much thought, she quickly continued, “I heard it from Ye Hua. He told me that Mr. Nangong said Xiaoxiao’s condition has improved, and she might wake up soon.”

Mu Xuri seemed to realize his previous lapse, and his hands resumed their movement.

He nodded slightly, as if pondering something.

After a moment, he asked, “Did they say when she might wake up?”

Ning Anran shook her head, “No, perhaps they’re not sure either.”

Mu Xuri looked at her, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.

“Go and visit her more often, get closer to her; she used to be your friend after all.”

“When she wakes up, she might be useful.”

As he spoke, he withdrew his hand and adjusted the chair’s backrest upright.

Ning Anran felt relieved, that annoying hand was finally gone, and she couldn’t help but let out a subtle sigh.

Yet, she was still puzzled inside, not understanding Mu Xuri’s intentions for making her do this.

Although Xiaoxiao was on good terms with Baili Xia, she was insignificant to them.

Moreover, Ning Anran believed that no matter what she did, Xiaoxiao wouldn’t trust her like before.

Mu Xuri didn’t say much more about this issue and directly said, “I have some matters to handle, you should leave.”

After saying this, he indeed picked up the documents beside the desk and started reading.

Ning Anran stood there, doubting if she’d heard incorrectly.

She mentioned Xiaoxiao’s situation, so why was he so quick to drive her out?

Could it be that Xiaoxiao’s situation is related to him? Is it…

However, he did say to befriend Xiaoxiao more after she wakes up.

From the looks of it, he seemingly didn’t care much whether Xiaoxiao woke up or not.

But it is also possible, saying this is just to conceal his true intentions…

A terrifying thought flashed through Ning Anran’s mind, and she dared not say anything more.

“Uncle, I’ll be leaving then.”

After speaking, she turned and left the study.

Once Ning Anran walked out, the sound of footsteps outside began to drift away, only then did Mu Xuri raise his head.

He reached for his phone, dialing a number remembered in his mind.

…

In the morning, just as the sky was beginning to brighten, Mu Xiaojiu woke up.

Despite being injured, he slept well last night.

After a night’s rest, Baili Xia’s blood seemed to have a more noticeable detoxifying effect.

Surprisingly, he couldn’t feel too many symptoms, though he knew deep down, the poison couldn’t be resolved so swiftly.

Nangong Xu had said, his body was affected by various kinds of poisons, constantly morphing.

Sometimes, the symptoms might not be apparent, but he could suddenly collapse dead at any moment.

The best way is to avoid moving too much to prevent accelerating the toxin’s mutation.

The poison has begun to evolve, this time, probably using the most potent poison.

Those people seem determined to eliminate him, refusing to give up.

Has his existence truly impacted their interests tangibly?