The CEO’s Substitute Wife Is A Genius
Chapter 266: Sister Man’s Secret is Overheard

Chapter 266: Chapter 266: Sister Man’s Secret is Overheard

Nan Juefeng didn’t speak, but instead stared intently at Han Shuo.

The incessantly talkative man suddenly felt a chill down his spine and subconsciously wiped his own neck with his hand.

He chuckled nervously, "Just kidding, I was just kidding. You’re a gentleman, how could you possibly do such a sleazy thing? Even if you want to compete with Lu Xingzhou, it has to be fair and square, right?"

Nan Juefeng, upon hearing this, softened his gaze slightly, turned around, and faced the floor-to-ceiling windows again, overlooking every move in the stone gambling field.

His voice was very faint, as if a breeze could blow it away, "The results of the investigation, besides myself, are not to be known by a third person."

"Brother Feng, you can rest assured, I’ve followed you for so many years, when did I ever let loose with my big mouth?"

Han Shuo, although often not serious, was inherently good and upright.

Nan Juefeng didn’t speak again; his gaze landed on Jiang Man, noticing that she actually reached out her arm and hooked it around Lu Xingzhou’s shoulder.

He couldn’t help but curl the corners of his mouth upwards.

Such a lively and adorable her was indeed rare.

...

At this time, outside the VIP room.

Shen Yu walked in this direction and immediately saw Jiang Man standing outside the door.

Jiang Man’s hand lightly touched the doorknob, hesitated for a long time, but eventually chose to retract it.

She jumped in surprise when she turned around.

"Yu... Sister Yu..." Jiang Man said with guilt, even changing how she addressed her.

Shen Yu’s brows deeply furrowed, her gaze piercing as she sized her up, "Did you do something guilty?"

"No... Assistant Han is inside... The president said not to disturb... I’m going outside to get a glass of water... You’d better wait a while before going in, too..." Jiang Man said, and then she scurried away as if slipping on oil.

She ran out of the VIP lounge and into the regular lounge.

Standing in front of the water dispenser, she poured herself a cup of ice water and gulped down half a glass.

After calming down, she walked with her cup to a long sofa on the side and sat down.

Her whole being went adrift, thoughts flying.

She hadn’t heard very clearly from outside the door, only catching the last part of what Han Shuo said.

The Lu family matriarch playing matchmaker, and Jiang Man’s adoptive father once had a relationship with Lu Xuemei?

Explosive, that’s just too explosive!

Could it be that Jiang Man impersonating her was not a coincidence but a long-conceived scheme?

Was Jiang Man’s adoptive father already plotting to take revenge on the Lu family, so he arranged for Jiang Man to marry into it?

But how to take revenge?

Jiang Man had no involvement with Lu’s company; she couldn’t possibly threaten the business.

Apart from bringing down Lu’s, leading to bankruptcy, she really couldn’t think of any other method of revenge.

Or was it all simply coincidental, this melodramatic, as if fated by the universe?

Just letting Jiang Man’s adoptive father learn that his adoptive daughter had married the enemy’s grandson would result in Jiang Man and Lu Xingzhou’s divorce?

No, she didn’t know Jiang Man’s adoptive father at all.

Jiang Man racked her brain, then took another big gulp of water for herself.

If thinking reverse, what if she told the Lu family matriarch about this truth?

If the matriarch was dissatisfied with Jiang Man’s adoptive father back then, would she hate Jiang Man by association?

Jiang Man thought and thought but never came up with a particularly good idea.

This shocking secret was like a ticking bomb; if it exploded, it would undoubtedly affect the people around, especially the one who planted it.

So, how could she plant the bomb precisely, avoid harming herself, and only take out Jiang Man?

No solution comes to mind... absolutely no solution!

Jiang Man felt helpless, now regretting not studying hard when she was young to train a useful brain.

So she wouldn’t be as frantic as she was now, without even the faintest idea of what to do.

...

Inside the gambling stone field, Jiang Man picked out a few stones.

She was responsible for selecting them, while Lu Xingzhou took care of the payment.

The two of them were in perfect sync and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

"Are you sure you don’t want to cut it on-site?" Lu Xingzhou asked leisurely.

Jiang Man raised her eyebrows, "Take it back and cut it slowly, see if there can be any surprises."

"Okay," Lu Xingzhou said indifferently.

Surprises? It’s just about the size and type of the jade.

He was actually quite calm about cutting the stone in front of Grandma, but she would definitely be very happy.

Thinking of this, he gladly accepted.

"Actually, Thailand is known more for its gemstones."

"After the mine tomorrow, I’ll take you to find some gemstones," Lu Xingzhou said with a smile.

"You?" Jiang Man asked with surprise, arching her eyebrows.

"What? Don’t you think I’m capable of that?"

"Sure," Jiang Man replied perfunctorily, her tone flat, "I’m hungry, let’s go get something to eat."

Wu Yingfan probably wanted to stay here all day before he was ready to leave.

She looked around and quickly found the figure clad in black, Wu Yingfan, along with Shaye in her Lolita outfit.

Wu Yingfan seemed to be leading a child, letting Shaye tug at the hem of his clothes.

She couldn’t help but chuckle, withdrawing her gaze.

Not wanting to disturb the two siblings enjoying their time together.

Jiang Man crossed her arms and took long strides, preparing to head towards the restaurant.

Just at that moment, her phone in her pocket rang.

She took it out and her eyes lit up, unable to conceal her joy, "Uncle..."

But before she could continue, a very low voice came from the other end, "Manman, come to Harbor City Royal Hospital quickly, your grandfather... he might not make it much longer..."

Jiang Man’s eyes widened in shock, and her voice immediately choked up, "I’ll be there right away!"

After hanging up the phone, she opened the ticketing app and bought the soonest flight from Bangkok to Harbor City.

"What happened?" Lu Xingzhou could feel a change in the girl’s aura.

She’s always been calm and confident about everything, rarely showing urgency.

"My grandfather, he’s not doing well. I need to see him," Jiang Man said, worried Lu Xingzhou might not know which grandfather she was referring to, she added, "My grandfather in Harbor City, my maternal grandfather."

"I’ll go with you," Lu Xingzhou said softly, taking her hand.

Jiang Man shook her head, "There’s just the inspection of the mine and the subsequent contract signing left to do here."

"Then I’ll come to see you after I finish here."

"That’ll work."

After a brief exchange, Jiang Man, anxious to leave, made to go immediately.

"Cancel your ticket. I’ll have my private jet take you there," Lu Xingzhou said, holding her hand.

Jiang Man paused, then it dawned on her.

She had hidden her identity for so long that she had grown accustomed to living like an ordinary person.

She’d forgotten her husband was a billionaire CEO, someone who had strong purchasing power.

"Alright." Since the private jet would save considerable time compared to commercial flights, Jiang Man readily agreed.

Lu Xingzhou did not delay either and called Zhao Huai to arrange everything.

...

Three hours later, Jiang Man arrived at Harbor City Royal Hospital.

What surprised her was the number of people crowding into the VIP ward.

The first person she saw was actually Jiang Rou!

Jiang Rou was crying with tears streaming down her face, clutching a wad of tissues in her hand.

Next to her, Jiang Yueping and Hu Fangqin were crying loudly, kneeling by the bedside as if mourning, calling out while sobbing.

"Dad, open your eyes and look at me. Your unfilial daughter is back to see you!"

"Your unfilial son-in-law is back too..."

"Grandpa, it’s Rourou, your granddaughter Rourou, woo woo woo..."

Search the lightnovelworld.cc website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.