CHAPTER 559: CHAPTER 543: TRAP

"I need the case files, all documents must be reviewed before I can decide whether treatment is possible."

Jiang Xiaoxiao discreetly glanced around the study, seeing many files spread out on Mu Shaocheng’s desk.

Mu Shaocheng opened the bookcase behind him, took out a large stack of files, and placed them on the coffee table.

"They are all here! Doctor Jiang, feel free to take your time."

The malicious look Mu Shaocheng had just directed at Jiang Xiaoxiao was rare. Jiang Xiaoxiao concentrated on flipping through the case files seriously.

Mu Shaocheng silently sat behind the desk, after a moment, he took several documents and filed them in the drawer, then glanced at Jiang Xiaoxiao, who was still intently looking at the case files.

"Doctor Jiang, I’ll be right back."

Jiang Xiaoxiao didn’t even look up, "Alright, at your leisure."

Mu Shaocheng passed by Jiang Xiaoxiao, his fingers brushing against Jiang Xiaoxiao’s shoulder, but she remained unmoved.

"Doctor Jiang, then I’ll trouble you."

As he walked out of the study room, a black strand of hair lay in his palm.

Mu Feng appeared from behind, took the strand of hair, put it into a sealed bag, and turned around to leave.

Mu Shaocheng stood by the open window smoking.

"She is my child. As long as she can survive, I am willing to sell my soul to the devil."

Muttering to himself.

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At the same time, Jiang Xiaoxiao quickly scanned the study.

From the moment she entered until now, her pulse had been accelerating.

She took a deep breath, feeling her pulse stabilize.

She suddenly realized how she loved adventure.

The adventurous spirit inherent in her completely opposed her past life’s experience, and she felt excitement rather than fear.

This understanding filled her with joy, as if she finally reclaimed her life, doing what she truly desired.

Mu Shaocheng was definitely intentional just now, placing the documents in the drawer in front of strangers, it had a deliberate element.

But Jiang Xiaoxiao was not fooled.

Her observation was to check for any hidden bugs or cameras.

Today’s technology was not yet as covert and compact as in the future, it could be easily detected, and there was nothing of that sort in the study.

Jiang Xiaoxiao remained vigilant nonetheless.

Her gaze passed over the documents, a book stood conspicuously on the right side of the desk, judging by the book’s wear, it’s easy to see that the owner often read it.

Jiang Xiaoxiao quickly examined it, the book was about geographical knowledge.

Jiang Xiaoxiao stared blankly at the headache-inducing data.

Then she suddenly noticed some numbers marked with a black pen.

These numbers were completely random, Jiang Xiaoxiao couldn’t understand what they represented, she could only memorize them meaninglessly.

A quick glance behind revealed a large world map on the wall behind the desk.

Yes!

Coordinates.

In Jiang Xiaoxiao’s mind, the numbers flashed by, and she placed them on the world map according to the coordinates.

A few place names appeared suddenly.

Jiang Xiaoxiao’s heart was pounding, but she remained composed as she sat back in her chair and diligently reviewed the case files in front of her.

The case files documented a child’s full battle against illness.

Jiang Xiaoxiao felt a bit sad.

In theory, Mu Shaocheng was very detestable, the things he might have done, if they were really like Jin Dachuan said, he wouldn’t deserve to die a thousand times.

However, when faced with Ziluo, the father-daughter relationship was undeniably genuine, he had a father’s loving heart.

Jiang Xiaoxiao made herself stay calm.

She had no right to judge anyone; she could only do what she had to do.

Saving Ziluo was a dilemma; Ziluo was a pitiful child, yet also a cheerful one.

Ziluo was innocent, even if there was fault, it was Mu Shaocheng’s fault.

The fault of the Mu family should not be repaid on a child.

However, if saved, knowing how powerful the ancestral secret recipe is, Mu Shaocheng wouldn’t quit.

Mu Shaocheng was ambitious, wanting to profit from this.

Without interests at stake, Mu Shaocheng would certainly not end.

She had some idea of what Song Moting and the others were going to do.

Justice shouldn’t be late, nor should it never come.

The interests entwined with these people were complex, on the surface what they had appeared legitimate; even the highest powers couldn’t take them down in one sweep, let alone her alone.

Merely because Song Moting was deeply entangled in the Mu family’s crisis, Jiang Xiaoxiao didn’t want to save anyone.

When Mu Shaocheng returned, Jiang Xiaoxiao was still there, examining the case files, tireless and diligent.

"Jiang, still have no lead?"

Jiang Xiaoxiao smiled and replied, "Not yet. If I can take the case files home tonight, I should be able to come up with a result."

She had to pass the message to Jin Dachuan, who was following her, ready to rescue Song Moting and the others once news came through.

"Jiang, have dinner; it’s not urgent at the moment."

Mu Shaocheng had regained his previous composure, making him hard to read at the moment.

"Mr. Mu, I need to go back and conduct a nighttime study of Ziluo’s case. Eating should not take precedence over Ziluo’s illness; I’m a doctor and care more about my patient’s condition."

Jiang Xiaoxiao answered righteously, leaving Mu Shaocheng speechless, and truly impressed, this girl was indeed fearless like a newborn calf.

Everyone who met him would instinctively be intimidated, yet the girl before him showed no fear of his authority.

She was not dazzled by the Mu family’s wealth, which was rare.

This child must be in her twenties.

Calm and collected, unaffected by wealth, such a girl was indeed extraordinary.

She was quite similar to the one from the Wu family.

Even looked similar.

Even their tempers were alike; perhaps this was a way to make Wu Weiguo relent.

He didn’t know if Wu Weiguo would be softened by this child, but if Wu Weiguo didn’t yield, he would’ve had ways to deal with Wu Weiguo.

For example, if Jiang Xiaoxiao got involved with the Mu family.

What else could Wu Weiguo say?

Mu Shaocheng glanced at the drawer, he had tampered with it, seeming like Jiang Xiaoxiao was genuinely focused on the case files and hadn’t touched his drawer.

Jiang Xiaoxiao likely hadn’t reunited with Wu Weiguo; otherwise, Wu Weiguo wouldn’t let his daughter live a modest life forever.

Wu Weiguo, you are mistaken. What you won’t do, I will do for you.

Mu Feng sent Jiang Xiaoxiao off and returned to the study.

"Father, Jiang Xiaoxiao went back, just like that?"

Mu Shaocheng looked at his son, smiling. He had two sons; this son was most like him and could inherit his mantle.

"Where can she go? Rest assured! Now ask Secretary Li to send the hair for testing; I need answers soon. Also, doesn’t Jiang Xiaoxiao have a son? Once we have solid evidence, bring the child over; otherwise, Jiang Xiaoxiao won’t obediently follow us."

Mu Shaocheng had long devised his next move.

Jiang Xiaoxiao’s background had been thoroughly investigated; he was a hundred percent sure Jiang Xiaoxiao had relations with Wu Weiguo.

He wouldn’t let the duck in hand fly away.

"Alright! I got it. But if the Song family finds out, what then?"

Mu Feng couldn’t help but worry.

Mu Shaocheng shook his head, "Who can know the child was taken by us? If not, it doesn’t matter. Besides if Jiang Xiaoxiao willingly follows us, who can stop it?"

"Father! What about Ziluo?"

"How silly you are, isn’t Ziluo missing a heart? If I remember correctly, that child happens to have A-type blood; Ziluo has waited so many years, finally, there’s a suitable chance."

Mu Feng shivered.

"Dad, do we have to target Jiang Xiaoxiao’s son for the heart? We can get any heart we want, why make enemies with the Wu family?"

Mu Shaocheng smiled and shook his head.

"How is it making enemies? Jiang Xiaoxiao’s son is alive and well; it’s just deciding when Jiang Xiaoxiao sees the child. The child’s been living well all this time."

The son was still too anxious.

Mu Feng instantly understood.