CHAPTER 564: CHAPTER 548: A COMPLETE MAKEOVER

Three hours later, Jiang Xiaoxiao was led to a room on the second floor.

When Jiang Xiaoxiao saw the three tall men in the room, Mu Shaocheng appeared as suave as ever, with Mu Feng elegantly accompanying a man, but it was the person next to him that took her breath away.

That person looked grave and dangerous, and somewhat different.

His dark eyes scrutinized her with an inexplicable coldness.

She made an effort to suppress her urge to take a step back, clutching the edge of her skirt to maintain a composed facade.

Her wooden expression made it difficult for anyone to discern what she was thinking.

After not seeing him for months, she didn’t expect such a strong sensory impact upon their reunion.

It was only now that she realized that Song Moting had always been very restrained in front of her, as the dangerous energy in his personality now radiated an entrancing allure.

Even though his appearance had greatly changed, with a new scar from his forehead to his nose, more pronounced features, a memorable stubble, and blue eyes, it was especially striking that Song Moting was here at all.

Mu Feng actually didn’t recognize Song Moting.

Jiang Xiaoxiao’s heart was trembling; why was Song Moting here?

Was this part of their plan, and had she misunderstood Jin Dachuan?

Or was this all a drama staged by Jin Dachuan and Song Moting from the start?

Or did Song Moting have an important mission that required him to infiltrate Mu Shaocheng’s side?

Right!

A mission.

But did Song Moting know that they were in dire straits now, with their family in danger?

Song Moting’s indifferent eyes scanned her, and Jiang Xiaoxiao wanted to avert her gaze, to remain calm, but she couldn’t.

Every cell in her body tingled with excitement and tension.

Uncontrollable trembling and excitement.

With Song Moting here, the game had truly begun.

"Doctor Jiang! This is my virology expert, Mr. Shi. I’d like to introduce you two. Mr. Shi, this is Jiang Xiaoxiao. I hope you can assist Doctor Jiang in completing her ancestral formula. I can’t wait to see the results."

Jiang Xiaoxiao coldly refused to show any interest in Mr. Shi, her resistance aligning with her current state.

"Doctor Jiang!"

Mr. Shi leisurely repeated the name.

"Mr. Shi... I think perhaps Mr. Mu hasn’t understood my meaning; I will not give up my ancestral formula. If I don’t return, the Song family will soon notice. Is Mr. Mu ready to face the storm?"

Her throat tightened, and the words she managed to say were almost harsh; her response didn’t surprise Mu Shaocheng at all.

"Doctor Jiang! You will meet your son soon! I believe you’ll enjoy working with Mr. Shi."

Mu Shaocheng was undeterred by Jiang Xiaoxiao’s attitude, having offered her enough courtesy he now deemed unnecessary.

His men had already reported back, capturing that little brat.

He could now proceed.

Mu Shaocheng gave Mu Feng a look, "I’ll leave this to you. I’m going to wait for Mr. Wu’s grand arrival."

Mu Feng bowed respectfully, "Yes! Father."

The door closed, and Mu Feng glanced at the two silent people in the room.

"Mr. Shi! I trust you can persuade Doctor Jiang. I look forward to your good news."

Mu Feng actually left.

Jiang Xiaoxiao stared dumbfoundedly at "Mr. Shi."

Mr. Shi extended his hand, "Doctor Jiang, looking forward to our collaboration."

Before hearing his voice, she hadn’t realized how much she missed him, missed the surprise he brought.

But she worried that Mu Shaocheng’s people were nearby, meaning she had to stay alert because someone could always be just outside the door.

She still didn’t quite understand what trouble lay ahead.

Song Moting wrapped her in a tight embrace.

No explanations were given with the forceful hug.

In the dim room, their eyes met, and she saw his gaze was calm and controlled, like a cold shower of realization.

Song Moting’s silence signaled the presence of bugs or other eavesdropping devices.

"Want me to cooperate? Over my dead body."

A resounding slap, Jiang Xiaoxiao fled in haste.

Song Moting smiled at the corner of his mouth, his little woman was indeed clever.

She seemed born to dance on the edge of a knife.

He touched his cheek, there wasn’t a trace of pretended acting.

That slap was harsh.

Xiao Xiao was surely angry.

But in truth, he hadn’t expected things to turn out this way; their explosion only damaged a portion of the goods, but a large quantity still lay hidden elsewhere, and he and his comrades were scattered due to an accident.

They completed the mission... but only temporarily.

Unfortunately, the research had resumed.

This time, they had to stop it completely.

His comrade was captured by Mu Shaocheng.

Song Moting couldn’t let his teammate die like this.

Especially since the virus Mu Shaocheng was researching, the flu virus, had been modified by his team to be transmissible between humans, which could trigger a global pandemic.

The vaccine he simultaneously developed would be in great demand.

Humanity had never encountered a virus like this before, thus had no immunity.

To create greater panic, they specifically modified the virus to be more lethal to children and the elderly because they lacked the robust immune systems of adults.

When the outbreak occurs, millions would die, and it would be worse than the pandemic years ago that claimed 20 to 50 million lives.

Thinking of its greater lethality towards children,

he thought of kids like Tang Yuan.

He had to take action to prevent these children from dying unjustly.

To protect these children and the elderly, he would go to any lengths.

Even at the cost of his own life.

The virus had already been modified.

Once the vaccine was ready, packages would be sent to major cities worldwide because cities are where people have the most contact.

When global panic begins, thousands or even millions would have died.

Then Mu Shaocheng would announce his discovery of the flu vaccine, allowing the Mu family company to charge exorbitant prices.

They’d make a fortune.

Yes, indeed, this was typical; controlling supply, creating demand, manipulating circumstances to maintain high prices.

Mu Shaocheng’s madness was almost insane.

Song Moting and his team were well aware that the Mu family had numerous political connections, and the upper echelon owed him favors.

The laboratory researched vaccines against the virus, so having viruses there was considered normal.

All the evidence would become tainted under his influence.

They couldn’t obtain any effective evidence against the Mu family to accuse Mu Shaocheng.

Even if the evidence was conclusive, there were always plausible explanations, this he had to admire.

He had to come here under a disguise as Mr. Shi invited by Mu Shaocheng, a preparation that took considerable effort.

Of course, without Mu Feng’s help, it might not have been so smooth.

Who would have thought that the "Tianya" he was in contact with would turn out to be Mu Feng.

Mu Shaocheng’s son.