457: Gardenia has added another member!

“Well, then let's get down to business. What exactly are you two plotting? Why can't you just be straightforward and clear? Or we could just… right?”

Rou Wu’s delicate brows furrowed, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment. She truly couldn’t figure out what these two people were up to.

“Oh, that’s definitely not possible! Our plan isn't as simple and direct as you think. As of now, the most crucial link is still missing! And once this vital link is missing, our meticulously planned entire scheme will completely fall apart!” Chen Xuan explained with a serious and earnest expression.

“Which, which link? How could it be so important?” Rou Wu’s heart involuntarily skipped a beat, and an ominous premonition surged within her. She subconsciously took a small step back, her delicate body trembling slightly.

“Hehehe, that would naturally be… the link that is you, my dear! If I can’t successfully achieve… with you right now, oh dear, perhaps I, your husband, might develop a demonic obsession because of it!” Chen Xuan’s lips curved into a mischievous smile, and as he spoke, he took a large step forward, instantly restraining Rou Wu firmly.

“You… you scoundrel!! Boohoohoo! Aunt Yin, look at him, he’s always bullying people!” Rou Wu’s eyes reddened, tears welling up as she feigned a pitiful look and complained to Chu Yinyao, who was standing nearby.

However, after hearing Rou Wu’s cries, Chu Yinyao showed no intention of helping her. Instead, she nonchalantly turned away, as if she hadn’t heard anything at all.

“No, Chen Xuan, he, he’s not here right now, we can… later…” Rou Wu’s face showed panic, and her words were somewhat flustered.

Seeing this, Chen Xuan smiled slightly and reassured her, “It’s fine, no matter what, I’m a seasoned veteran. How could I not even have this much patience? Don’t worry, my dear!” His smile was as gentle as a spring breeze, and his eyes revealed determination and confidence.

Rou Wu became even more scared after hearing his words, but she was helpless against her young lord and could only sigh resignedly.

Time slowly passed, and in the blink of an eye, night had fallen deeply, everything was silent, and unconsciously, it was already the middle of the night.

At this moment, the originally peaceful atmosphere in the room was gradually enveloped by a mysterious and oppressive aura, and a sense of solemnity, like a thick, heavy fog, slowly spread.

However, within this solemnity, there was also a faint, peculiar sense of rhythm, as if it contained some kind of pattern.

At the same time, Tang Sirui stayed alone in his room, trying to calm the waves in his heart through meditation, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t enter that tranquil state of mind.

After all, what he had experienced today was simply too unbelievable. For him, it was like an absurd and bizarre dream.

That was his once-lost beloved, Qing Wu, as pure and beautiful as a white moonlight!

She died, and then miraculously resurrected! Such a shocking plot made his head buzz, his thoughts a tangled mess, not knowing what to do.

Just as Tang Sirui was immersed in his chaotic thoughts, he suddenly keenly perceived a faint, elusive, subtle movement coming from next door.

This subtle sound was like a flash of lightning in the dark night, instantly cutting through the Chaos in his mind and tightly drawing his attention.

“No way? This… how is this possible?”

…

After an unknown amount of time, finally, Tang Sirui still couldn’t hold back and quietly got up.

And here, Chen Xuan, upon hearing a hurried sound of footsteps approaching from a distance, breaking the silence. He, who had been waiting for a long time, couldn’t help but straighten his body, his gaze fixed on the doorway…

…

The next morning.

“I, I knew it, you, Chen Xuan, are not a good person!”

“And you, Aunt Yin! I trusted you so much, yet you betrayed me! But what good does betraying me do? Chen Xuan still dragged you down with him!” Rou Wu looked at Chen Xuan and Chu Yinyao, saying bitterly.

“Who, who knew you were so weak, not even enough for Chen Xuan to hit two or three rounds, and you were already crying before anything much happened. I really shot myself in the foot this time!” Chu Yinyao said weakly.

“Hmph, serves you right for plotting against me!”

“But it’s also good, you are now a part of my Gardenia Plan.”

“Gardenia Plan? What is that? How am I a part of it… Wait?! You, you’re not talking about that, are you?!!” Rou Wu’s eyes widened as she looked at the gentle and charming Chu Yinyao, her heart filled with disbelief.

“Haha, alright, alright, now the most important link has been completed, we really should get down to business!” Chen Xuan said with a laugh.

“Hmph, it’s all your fault, I’m very weak now, you go if you want, I definitely can’t go!” Chu Yinyao glared at Chen Xuan.

“Alright then, it’s good that I don’t want you to face her anyway. Rou Wu, let’s go.”

“Mm.”

Soon, Chen Xuan and Rou Wu arrived together at Tang Sirui’s courtyard. At this time, Tang Sirui was practicing his sword in the courtyard.

“Morning, Tang Brother.”

“So it’s Chen Brother! What brings you… Wait? Did you just come out of my house?!!” Tang Sirui’s expression changed.

“Yes, Qing Wu invited me yesterday.” Chen Xuan said with an innocent look.

“Qing Wu invited you, last night??!!” Tang Sirui thought of something terrifying.

“Ding, Luck of the Son of Heaven Tang Sirui’s mentality is damaged. Reward: Heaven's Mandate Value 3000, Lottery Chances * 3!”

“Yes, we talked all night last night, and only today did we muster the courage to confess something to you!”

“Confess?! Damn it, what did you do?!” Tang Sirui’s hands began to tremble.

“Cough cough, well, it’s like this, when I saved Qing Wu back then, there was a small interlude. Because she was already dead at the time, my own life force couldn’t be transmitted to her, so I could only… resort to this last resort.”

“Last resort? What exactly is it?! Tell me clearly, otherwise, I won’t let you off easily!” Tang Sirui’s eyes were red. He had been outside the door all night yesterday, and he knew all too well what had happened.

“Cough cough, it’s just as Tang Brother thinks!” Chen Xuan smiled, then couldn’t help but burst into laughter. Rou Wu, beside him, couldn’t help but glare at Chen Xuan with a charming huff.