How could an ordinary college student grasp the grievances between the Yao and He families with such clarity?
Even to the point of threatening him, Mu Jing Chen.
Mu Jing Chen knew that this Liang Shuang was far more complicated than his investigations had revealed.
Mu Jing Chen suddenly asked, "Who exactly are you? What is your grievance with the He family?"
Liang Shuang's elaborate explanations to Mu Jing Chen were nothing more than an attempt to use him to bring down the He family.
If Liang Shuang claimed she had no grievances with the He family, Mu Jing Chen wouldn't believe her.
"Mr. Mu, why are you asking so directly? Haven't you heard the saying, curiosity killed the cat? Don't forget, I was personally chosen by Old Mr. Yao to prepare his medicine. If you are truly curious about my identity, why not ask Old Mr. Yao? I believe he will tell you the answer."
Liang Shuang said, then strode away.
Mu Jing Chen watched Liang Shuang's retreating figure, feeling an uncanny sense of familiarity, as if he had seen her somewhere before.
Yet, when he looked at Liang Shuang's face, Mu Jing Chen was certain he had never met her.
Mu Jing Chen narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing Liang Shuang's back.
Lost in thought.
After Liang Shuang disappeared from view, Mu Jing Chen took out his phone and dialed a number. The call was answered after one ring. A respectful voice on the other end asked, "Boss, what are your orders?"
"Investigate Liang Shuang's information again. I want everything, including her parents."
Mu Jing Chen then fell into deep thought. Liang Shuang's sudden approach and her lengthy discourse were highly suspicious.
Mu Jing Chen needed to understand who this Liang Shuang was and why she was so knowledgeable about the feuds between the Yao and He families.
Besides tasking his subordinates to investigate Liang Shuang, Mu Jing Chen now had to return to Yan City to question He Yun directly. He needed to find out who Liang Shuang was, and if she was perhaps He Yun's ex-girlfriend seeking revenge.
However, He Yun was not known for being promiscuous; his past girlfriends were well-known.
Liang Shuang arrived at the Yao residence and was personally received by Old Mr. Yao.
Looking at Liang Shuang, Old Mr. Yao got straight to the point, asking, "Miss Liang, I know you study traditional Chinese medicine. I have names of dozens of herbs here. Can you filter out a portion of them and develop a medicine?"
"Old Mr. Yao, since you've found me, it means you trust me. If you didn't believe in my abilities, you wouldn't have approached me so readily, would you?"
Old Mr. Yao made no secret of his admiration for Liang Shuang. She was truly a woman who dared to speak and act.
No one dared to address him in such a manner, especially in Kyoto, where everyone treated him with awe. Only Liang Shuang, unafraid of offending him, dared to speak to him like this.
Old Mr. Yao was not angered. He cast a look of approval at Liang Shuang.
"Old Mr. Yao, I need to see Miss Yan now. Have her send me the names of those herbs so I can research the medicinal formula."
Old Mr. Yao nodded.
He had been so engrossed in admiring Liang Shuang that he had almost forgotten to have her research the medicinal formula.
Old Mr. Yao led Liang Shuang to the door of Yao Wan Qi's room. Liang Shuang said, "Old Mr. Yao, perhaps you shouldn't accompany me in. If I go in alone, I might be able to get closer to Miss Yan and persuade her to give me the medicinal formula."
Old Mr. Yao knew well that Yan Xi harbored deep resentment towards him, especially after learning of Fu Yan Ting's accident. Yan Xi would be even less likely to hand over the medicinal formula to him.
Hearing Liang Shuang's suggestion, Old Mr. Yao readily agreed. He looked at Liang Shuang and replied, "Then I'll trouble you, Miss Liang."
"It's no trouble. It's my honor to be of service to Old Mr. Yao."
Liang Shuang's confident interaction with Old Mr. Yao further increased his admiration for her.
He waved goodbye to Liang Shuang, signaling her to enter.
Liang Shuang pushed open the room door. The moment she saw Yan Xi, all her pretense vanished. Her eyes held only intense hatred for Yan Xi.
Liang Shuang walked up to Yan Xi. She was wearing a limited edition Chanel dress and high heels that made a clicking sound as she walked.
Yan Xi frowned. Yao Wan Qi never wore high heels. She wondered who the approaching person was.
Liang Shuang stood above Yan Xi, looking down at her and said with a cold smile, "Yan Xi, you must be surprised to find yourself in this situation. In fact, if you had obediently handed over the medicinal formula, perhaps we could have spared you."
"Who are you? What right do you have to speak so arrogantly to me?"
"Who I am, Yan Xi, it's better you don't know. Otherwise, I fear you wouldn't be able to bear it."
Upon hearing Liang Shuang's voice, Yan Xi looked up and met Liang Shuang's gaze. For some reason, even though Liang Shuang was merely standing there, her gaze sent a shiver down Yan Xi's spine.
Yan Xi quickly averted her eyes.
Liang Shuang asked with a cold smile, "Yan Xi, are you scared? Have you remembered who I am?"
"I don't understand what you're talking about, and I don't know you. I need to rest now, please leave."
Yan Xi gave Liang Shuang no room for politeness and ordered her out.
Although this was the Yao residence, it was Yao Wan Qi's room. Yan Xi, as Yao Wan Qi's biological daughter, was considered part of the Yao family and had the right to expel Liang Shuang.
However, Liang Shuang paid no heed to Yan Xi's words. She scrutinized Yan Xi and said with a cold smile, "Yan Xi, you really consider yourself a young lady of the Yao family? I was always indignant before, wondering why you had such good fortune. Your father is from the He family, and your mother is from the prominent Yao family of Kyoto. Fu Yan Ting, Mu Jing Chen, and even He Yun doted on you. But now, seeing how you live in the Yao family, worse off than a servant, my heart is instantly balanced. This world is indeed fair."
Hearing Liang Shuang's words, Yan Xi turned to face her, seeing Liang Shuang smiling at her.
But Liang Shuang's smile didn't reach her eyes. Yan Xi observed Liang Shuang and suddenly asked, "I don't think I know you. Why are you saying these things to me? Who are you?"
"Who I am is not important, Miss Yan. As I said, I simply don't want you to have an easy time."
Yan Xi genuinely felt bewildered. Was Liang Shuang out of her mind? Yan Xi truly didn't recognize Liang Shuang, yet Liang Shuang had come to cause trouble.