Chapter 176

Words : 1279 Updated : Oct 9th, 2025

Ji Nian went to inform Ji Tingzhou that she was going to visit her uncle. Ji Tingzhou had Wei Yang accompany her and reminded her to return early. Without delay, she hurried to Chen Mo's place, where he happened to be working. Upon hearing that Ji Nian had arrived, Chen Mo immediately had someone bring her to his study. "Why didn’t you let me know before coming? I’ll have the chef prepare something delicious for you," Chen Mo said. Ji Nian nodded without hesitation. "I want mango coconut milk jelly." The Chen family chef made this dish exceptionally well, and Ji Nian could easily finish a large plate of it herself. "Did you come to see your uncle for something?" Chen Mo asked. Temporarily setting aside the investigation related to 'The Crow,' Chen Mo had someone push him to the sofa. Ji Nian sat down beside him and handed over the documents she had brought. "Uncle, take a look at this." She casually picked up an orange and started eating. "Alright," Chen Mo replied, assuming it was some homework or something similar. He placed a tissue next to her and began reading the documents Ji Nian had given him. However, as soon as he glanced at the beginning, his expression changed. "Was this your father's idea?" Chen Mo was surprised that Ji Tingzhou would consider collaborating with the Chen family, especially on something related to an antidote. He couldn’t help but feel intrigued. At the same time, he found it hard to believe that Ji Tingzhou would be so generous. This didn’t seem like his usual style. Ji Nian chuckled. "Uncle, finish reading it first." Seeing the child act so mysteriously, Chen Mo grew curious and continued reading. The more he read, the more his eyelids twitched. Behind the seemingly comprehensive business plan was a strategy that would deal a significant blow to 'The Crow,' a shadowy organization operating underground. The impact was almost palpable through the text, making Chen Mo’s eyelids twitch uncontrollably. When he reached the end, Chen Mo saw the name at the bottom: 'Ji Nian.' Chen Mo’s gaze lingered on those two words for a long time. He knew the child was exceptionally intelligent for her age, but he hadn’t expected her abilities to be this extraordinary. It was almost... Uncanny. Meeting Chen Mo’s eyes, which were filled with a mix of astonishment and delight, Ji Nian couldn’t help but feel a strange sense of satisfaction. She couldn’t resist teasing him a little. "Uncle, your eyes look so round when you’re surprised." This expression reminded her eerily of the fat rabbit she had seen during her first experiment. It seemed that the rabbit had left some impression on Chen Mo after all. "I didn’t do it all by myself. Gu Xiuyuan helped me revise the format and tables, and Dad also guided me," Ji Nian said modestly. Her shortcomings had been polished to perfection through Ji Tingzhou’s constant critiques. "Nian Nian..." Though she downplayed her role, Chen Mo knew she was just being humble. The plan wasn’t flawless; there were still some immature parts, clearly left there intentionally by her mentor. It was as if they wanted to preserve the child’s touch. "Uncle, do you think it’s feasible?" Since Ji Nian had brought it to him, it meant Ji Tingzhou had already approved it on the surface. "Why not?" Chen Mo couldn’t help but gently ruffle the child’s soft hair, his voice tender. If the plan succeeded, it would only bring benefits to the Chen family. It was clear that Ji Nian had written the proposal for him, as Ji Tingzhou wouldn’t need a partner if he wanted to do it alone. "Your uncle won’t let your hard work go to waste." Thinking back to how Ji Nian had stayed up late every night during her recent stay, Chen Mo felt a pang of heartache. She must have been working on this besides her homework. Such a thoughtful child. If only her mother were still alive, she would have been overjoyed. Hearing Chen Mo’s approval, Ji Nian smiled. The hatred that had been brewing for seven years had made Chen Mo’s determination terrifying. As soon as Ji Nian’s proposal landed in his hands, he swiftly put it into action. After all, this was the child’s first project, and the Ji family took it very seriously. Meanwhile, Zhao Heng, who had been captured, let out a bitter laugh when he learned what the other party wanted from him. No matter the outcome, he had thoroughly offended the organization. Soon after, You Er arranged for him to meet his sister, leaving Zhao Heng with no will to resist. Especially when he learned that the poison in his sister’s body had been completely neutralized, he was left in a state of shock. How ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‍was this possible... Although he had previously speculated that Ji Nian might be immune to toxins, seeing his sister cured left him unable to think straight. It wasn’t until You Er mentioned that their pharmacist had developed a universal antidote that Zhao Heng felt like he was hearing something incomprehensible. Universal... what? Then, like a bolt of lightning, it hit him. He finally understood why Ji Nian had been unharmed. Could it be that Ji Nian had known she was poisoned and used the universal antidote? But how had she figured it out? The poison had seemed like nothing more than a common fever... Even though he now knew Ji Nian might not be immune to toxins, he grew even more wary of her. She was only seven years old. How could someone be so sharp and intelligent at such a young age... Rewinding time slightly. The moment Zhao Heng’s direct superior learned that he had been captured and that his sister in City B had been taken away beforehand, he knew something was wrong. The Ji family had been prepared. How had they found out? Immediately recalling all personnel from City S, he reported the incident to the leader. The cold, robotic leader, who had often made him question if they were human, calmly said, "He would have found out sooner or later." The leader remained composed about the possibility of their identities being exposed. However, the mood was far from pleasant. From the moment Chen Mo uncovered the truth and the poison that had been lurking in his body for years was neutralized, the situation began to turn against them. Zhao Heng’s superior agreed. Even if they knew who they were, 'The Crow's' main forces were deeply hidden. Finding them would be nearly impossible. But then, just a few days later, something happened that shook the entire upper echelon of 'The Crow.' The Ji and Chen families had collaborated to launch a product called the 'Universal Antidote.' It claimed to be effective against 80% of toxins, capable of neutralizing long-term chronic poisons and even detecting latent toxins that hadn’t yet manifested. While the name sounded like a marketing gimmick, what truly horrified them was one of the secondary products. A specialized antidote designed to target a specific type of latent chronic poison... This sent shockwaves through the upper echelons of various countries and wealthy individuals who had been controlled and suppressed by 'The Crow's' toxins for years, living like puppets. Zhao Heng’s superior, his lips pale, immediately contacted the leader. The Ji and Chen families alone were enough to make them cautious, but not fearful. But what if it wasn’t just them... What if it was a group of people who had been silently enduring 'The Crow's' control for years, finally finding the courage to rebel?

Chapter 176

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