Chapter 148: Are You Stealing Here?

"Grandpa, this is just your chronic ailment. Taking tonics is useless."

Old Master Zhang waved his hand, calmed his breath slightly, and comforted her.

"Impossible. You are suffering from long-term malnutrition. Where did you put those tonics I mailed back? I'll go brew some for you."

Zhang Wanqing was a stubborn girl; how could she believe the old man's perfunctory words?

"This..."

"When Hongman saw they were precious medicinal herbs and said she wanted to have some, she took all of them."

"She is your sister, and at her age, she also needs some tonics to nourish her body. Don't mind it."

Seeing that he could no longer hide it, Old Master Zhang had no choice but to tell the truth.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wanqing instantly looked angrily at Zhang Hongman, who was sitting aside and putting on airs.

This elder sister of hers had loved taking advantage of others everywhere since childhood.

Yet she never expected that now, as a granddaughter, she wouldn't even spare the medicine meant to nourish her grandfather's body?

Speaking of this, Old Master Zhang seemed to remember something suddenly and hurriedly said, "Right, the young master is back now! Hongman, quickly return the thing to him!"

"What?" Hearing Old Master Zhang's call, Zhang Hongman's heart tightened instantly. She pulled her hand back slightly, intentionally or unintentionally avoiding Qin Mu's gaze.

"It's the bracelet you took. That ultimately belongs to the mistress. According to the rules, it should belong to the young master," Old Master Zhang persuaded.

Earlier, when Zhang Hongman entered his room and searched around without knowing what she was looking for, she discovered this left-behind bracelet and seized it for herself. Zhang Zhengyuan hadn't found it easy to say anything then.

But now that Qin Mu had returned, it ought to be returned to the rightful heir.

"Our family has taken the blame for that bitch for so many years, what's wrong with taking a bracelet?"

Zhang Hongman had no intention of returning it whatsoever. Instead, she lifted her chin high, looking thoroughly justified, and sneered at Qin Mu.

"Besides, how could this guy possibly be the son of that bitch? The Jiang Alliance wiped that bitch out completely long ago. Even if she had a son, he'd be dead by now!"

"He's probably just here to scam things! Grandpa, you're truly losing your mind in your old age to believe anything!"

From the very first glance she laid on this jade bracelet, she had fallen in love with it. Moreover, both in color scheme and size, this jade bangle was clearly tailor-made for her!

More importantly, this bracelet seemed like those consecrated ritual objects; after putting it on, she felt her complexion getting better day by day, and she didn't even want to take it off while sleeping.

Therefore, no matter what anyone said, she would never return it!

However, Qin Mu paid no attention to this nonsense. Hearing what Old Master Zhang said, his eyelids drooped instantly, and he strode over, extending his hand.

"Hand it over."

"What? Do you really take yourself for the descendant of that bitch?" Seeing Qin Mu pressing her, Zhang Hongman simply played dumb. She didn't believe it—no matter how arrogant this person was, could he possibly dare to hit a woman?

"There are some things I do not like to say a third time."

"Hand it over!"

Qin Mu's voice transformed into a thunderous boom, pressing down so hard that Zhang Hongman couldn't even lift her head for a moment.

Realizing she was no match for Qin Mu, Zhang Hongman shifted her gaze to Zhang Wanqing on the side and yelled angrily, "Zhang Wanqing, aren't you going to control this person you brought here?! The moment he comes back, he wants to seize our family's things! Hurry up and get him to scram outside!"

Hearing this, Zhang Wanqing grew furious. She hadn't even settled accounts with Zhang Hongman over the tonics yet, and now the wicked person was filing a complaint first?

Before she could speak, she saw Qin Mu raise one hand and strike down fiercely with a ferocious slap!

Slap!

Five red finger marks instantly appeared on Zhang Hongman's face!

Without a trace of hesitation, Qin Mu reached out with a tug and pulled the jade bracelet right off Zhang Hongman's wrist.

"You've defiled this jade bracelet."

Qin Mu produced a handkerchief, wiped the jade bracelet thoroughly, and then retrieved the jade pendant from around his neck.

Both objects, whether looking at the patterns or the manufacturing craftsmanship, clearly came from the hands of the very same person.

Seeing this scene, the curses Zhang Hongman wanted to spit out were instantly choked back.

Wasn't it obvious that this person was the rightful master?

Even if this man wasn't that bitch's son, their relationship was probably extremely close!

"It's just a jade bracelet, Hongman. Don't bicker with someone who lacks even an ounce of gentlemanly conduct."

"At worst, I'll buy you another one."

A slightly older young man dressed in a formal suit, who had styled himself to look very refined, stepped into the hall and comforted Zhang Hongman.

"Brother," Zhang Wanqing called out with some displeasure.

The person who had just entered was her and Zhang Hongman's older brother, named Zhang Xun.

"You brought an outsider back to bully your own family. Brother will settle this score with you later."

The moment Zhang Xun walked in, he clearly stood on Zhang Hongman's side and gave Zhang Wanqing a hostile look.

"Hongman, go to the pharmacy. I'll apply some medicine for you."

Zhang Xun walked over to help Zhang Hongman up, casting a glare at Qin Mu as his gaze swept past him.

Yet Qin Mu completely ignored him, continuing merely to wipe the jade bracelet in his hand.

This scene made the corners of Zhang Xun's twitch, and anger welled up within him uncontrollably.

Within these dozens of miles of mountainous terrain, there were very few people who dared to show such utter contempt for him!

However, Qin Mu's display of dominance just then was truly formidable, making it awkward for him to curse loudly, so he had no choice but to withdraw first.

Once the two Zhang siblings walked away toward the pharmacy:

Shortly after, Luo Shui and Wu Mu parked the car and entered the courtyard together.

The moment he saw the incoming people, Old Master Zhang's eyes lit up brightly.

"Is this the young master's beloved? Truly an exceptionally poised and graceful young girl. She isn't the slightest bit inferior to the mistress's beauty back in the day!" Old Master Zhang praised Luo Shui profusely.

Hearing this, Luo Shui only smiled modestly and replied, "Old Master flatters me."

Then she turned her gaze toward Qin Mu, lifting her little chin proudly.

Look, the old man praised me for being pretty the moment we met. Why have you never praised me?

"It's rare for the home to be so lively. Young Master, why don't you make the call with them—how about you all stay for the night, and the old master will cook personally to treat you?" Old Master Zhang offered enthusiastically.

Watching this heartwarming scene, Qin Mu smiled faintly as he stood to the side and calmly nodded in agreement.

When they came this time, they had originally intended to find a place to stay for a day or two.

Suddenly, however, Qin Mu's ears twitched slightly, and his gaze drifted gently toward the pharmacy, as if he had overheard something.

...

In the afternoon, Luo Shui and Zhang Wanqing quickly hit it off.

Especially since Zhang Wanqing had just been scouted by a talent agent, once this topic was brought up, Luo Shui immediately talked endlessly, imparting all kinds of experience as a senior to Zhang Wanqing.

Qin Mu wasn't idle either. While helping Old Master Zhang in the kitchen, he inadvertently brought up the secret the old man hadn't revealed earlier.

However, Old Master Zhang remained tight-lipped, dodging the topic several times while evasiveness flickered in his eyes.

Qin Mu could tell that the old man's concealment was ultimately intended for his own good.

Qin Mu felt helpless; he couldn't very well force the old man to speak, so he simply had to wait for another opportunity.

More than half an hour passed smoothly. Qin Mu and Old Master Zhang prepared a table full of dishes, the aroma drifting appetizingly all around.