Chapter 128: Unbelievable

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Besides, Mu Yinyin had heard quite a few stories about Li Ze before.

He valued loyalty and could be described as a man of unwavering devotion and courage.

So perhaps she would have helped him even without the matter of Green Bamboo.

However, Sister Wan had never contacted her, which proved that Li Ze had never sought her out.

After a brief pause, she asked in confusion, “For your mother’s illness, did you only consult one doctor?”

“I… I consulted many.”

“Then why didn’t you contact Sister Wan?” Mu Yinyin gazed at him, waiting for his response.

Li Ze’s eyelashes trembled, but in the next instant he shook his head helplessly. “I wanted to, but I’m not worthy… I haven’t even managed to get through to Sister Wan.”

Mu Yinyin frowned slightly. “How is that possible?”

“I don’t know either. I’ve never been able to reach her.”

Mu Yinyin studied him. He did not look as though he was lying; instead, he seemed genuinely distressed.

After a moment’s hesitation, Mu Yinyin slowly said, “Your mother’s illness can be treated. I can help you.”

She had been investigating Li Ze this entire time, so she knew something about his family’s circumstances.

After all, if she wanted Green Bamboo, she naturally had to investigate everything thoroughly. Only then could she find a way to persuade him.

Li Ze looked at her in surprise. “You…?”

“You can’t reach Lord Yanluo, but I can.” Mu Yinyin’s voice was calm.

The shock in Li Ze’s eyes grew even more intense. He was overcome with delight. “Really? You can contact Lord Yanluo?”

“Yes. Once I return to the country this time, I can treat your mother. I guarantee that I can restore her to health.” Mu Yinyin’s voice remained calm, giving her an air of complete composure.

For a moment, Li Ze seemed to be reassured. But in the next instant, reason returned to him, and his eyes filled with deep disbelief.

“Lord Yanluo has never even examined my mother. He might not dare make such a promise himself, especially one for after your return to the country. President Mu, forgive me, but… I can’t believe you.”

He still needed Green Bamboo.

At present, it seemed that only Green Bamboo would work.

Everything else was merely an empty promise. Although he had no intention of harming anyone, he was not without caution.

If he gave up Green Bamboo and then found himself unable to save his mother, wouldn’t everything be over?

He did not want to save the money. He only wanted his mother to stay alive.

His expression was exceptionally resolute.

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Lu Sinian glanced at Mu Yinyin. He said nothing, but the gentleness in his eyes conveyed something all the same.

Mu Yinyin slowly nodded.

The two of them had not exchanged a single word, yet they seemed to share an understanding. Li Ze could not make sense of their interaction at all.

Lu Sinian’s lips curved faintly as he looked at the man. “I understand your concerns. But tell me, which of us do you think would deceive you?”

Li Ze’s expression shifted. He instinctively shook his head. “I… I’m not doubting either of you. I… I just don’t dare take the gamble. I’m afraid something might happen to my mother…”

He stopped there, not daring to continue.

He was afraid that if he said too much, he would somehow curse his mother.

After steadying himself, he drew a deep breath and said, “It seems our cooperation today may fall through. I may even offend President Lu and President Mu from now on, but… for my mother’s sake, I’m sorry. I can’t withdraw.”

Unless he exhausted every possible means and still failed to acquire Green Bamboo, he would pay any price.

Lu Sinian nodded and said evenly, “Calm down first. I understand how you feel. Asking you to give up Green Bamboo this time does not mean giving up on your mother’s illness. If Lord Yanluo says there is a way, then there is a way.”

“Lord Yanluo? When did Lord Yanluo say that?” Li Ze asked, utterly baffled.

“Just now.” Lu Sinian’s voice was steady.

“What?” Li Ze stared at him blankly, completely dumbfounded.

Lord Yanluo? When had he said that his mother’s illness could be cured?

Just now?

And when exactly was “just now”? Hadn’t they been sitting here eating the entire time? How had that become “just now”?

Li Ze was bursting with questions, yet he did not know where to begin.

He was completely bewildered.

A flicker passed through Mu Yinyin’s eyes, but she said nothing. At a time like this, she had no authority to persuade him herself; she could only leave it to Lu Sinian.

She sat quietly to one side and ate for a while. By then, she was full and set down her chopsticks.

As for Li Ze—

He had been drinking ever since he entered, and the matter they were discussing was so nerve-racking that he had no appetite at all. Although he held a pair of chopsticks, he had not touched a single dish. Even now, they remained perfectly clean.

Lu Sinian spoke softly. “You must have heard about my grandfather’s illness.”

Li Ze immediately nodded. “I know. It was Lord Yanluo.”

Lu Sinian’s lips curved slightly. “Then you should know that I have met Lord Yanluo.”

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Li Ze nodded once more. He had no doubt about that.

In fact, he had hoped that if he could grow closer to Lu Sinian, perhaps he would be able to ask for Lord Yanluo’s contact information. Unfortunately, he had never found the opportunity.

But now…

Lu Sinian really seemed intent on helping him. He had even mentioned Lord Yanluo several times.

This—

Li Ze suddenly scarcely dared to breathe. He could only wait for Lu Sinian to continue.

Lu Sinian was not the sort to keep people in suspense. The buildup just now had merely been intended to make Li Ze place greater faith in what he was about to say.

After all, getting someone to accept that Mu Yinyin was Lord Yanluo was no easy matter.

After a brief pause, he finally said, “Therefore, Lord Yanluo knows about your mother’s condition, and she is willing to save her.”

Li Ze’s eyes lit up at once. He instinctively rose to his feet in excitement. “Really?”

“It’s true.”

Li Ze suddenly broke into uncontrollable laughter. The next moment, he looked eagerly at Lu Sinian. “Then, President Lu, when can I meet Lord Yanluo? I can…”

Before he could finish, Lu Sinian interrupted him directly. “You’ve already met her.”

Lu Sinian’s voice was steady. His interruption was not rude; he simply did not want Li Ze to continue getting lost in speculation. Cutting straight to the heart of the matter was the best way.

Li Ze’s mouth was still open, his eyes unblinking as he stared at the person before him.

For a moment, he forgot how to speak. His mind was still in complete chaos.

There were only three people in the room. Apart from him, there were two others.

And Lu Sinian was clearly not Lord Yanluo. There could be no doubt about that.

Lu Sinian had also told him that he had already met Lord Yanluo.

He had just said that Lord Yanluo had promised moments ago to cure his mother.

So…

This Lord Yanluo…

Li Ze’s incredulous gaze slowly shifted to Mu Yinyin.