109: Chapter 109: Improper 109: Chapter 109: Improper Mu Yunlie gave a slight nod, “Okay.”

“Then it’s a deal,” Yan Qianyi said with a sly smile, “Pinky swear.”

He coldly stared at her little finger reaching out to him, furrowed his brows, “Childish.”

Then he asked, “What exactly are the medicinal ingredients needed?”

Yan Qianyi thought for a moment, “It’s a bit complicated.

This world is not the same as that one; due to environmental pollution, many medicinal materials are no longer available on the market.

I’ll need to do some research.”

Mu Yunlie looked puzzled, “What do you mean by ‘this world’ and ‘that world’?”

Yan Qianyi was startled.

If she told Mu Yunlie that her soul had once been to an otherworld, he would definitely think she was crazy.

She quickly explained, “I mean the world that existed thousands of years ago when Ancient Medical Techniques were prevalent.

Many medicinal materials have since gone extinct.”

Mu Yunlie seemed to understand and nodded without delving further into the question.

Yan Qianyi breathed a sigh of relief, “However, although some medicinal materials have gone extinct, nature has also given birth to new medicinal plants which might have the same effects.

I just need a bit of time to look into it.”

While talking, Yan Qianyi had already removed all the silver needles from Mu Yunlie’s body.

As the last silver needle was removed, Mu Yunlie immediately got out of bed to put on his clothes.

As he dressed, he said, “If you need any assistance from me, just say the word.

I’ll be leaving now.”

“In the future, you should come here at least once every three days.

While I can’t completely remove the toxin temporarily, I can suppress its further spread and gradually bring it to a stable state, reducing the frequency of toxic attacks.”

Mu Yunlie buttoned up his shirt and turned to look at her, “I can’t come in the upcoming month, I have to take a long trip.”

“Then wait a moment,” Yan Qianyi said, heading over to the dressing table.

It was then that Mu Yunlie took a careful look at the bedroom, which was roughly twenty to thirty square meters.

The room had a bed, a chair, and then a wall full of closets.

Next to the closet was a dressing table, which did not have the skincare and cosmetics that girls loved to use but was littered with some strange items that he had never seen before, looking like they were for researching medicine.

Such a small room indicated that after leaving the Yan Family, her financial situation was not wealthy.

No wonder she was so stingy when drinking coffee.

Yan Qianyi took out a white porcelain bottle from the dressing table and handed it to him:

“Take this medicine.

When the poison is about to flare up, eat two pills.

Stop taking those other medicines you were using before; they have side effects that can damage the organs.

My medicine has no side effects, but don’t overdo it.

Two pills are the limit; taking more than that is useless and just a waste of money.”

Mu Yunlie reached out and took it, “Your account number.”

“What?”

“Your payment account number.”

“No need, no need,” Yan Qianyi quickly waved her hand, “We had an agreement for cooperation.

Although you no longer have to pretend to be my husband, the poison in your body hasn’t been cured, so this is something I should do.”

Mu Yunlie said nothing more and strode towards the door.

Yan Qianyi stood there, stunned.

Just like that?

Not going to say anything else?

I was just being polite.

You could at least return the courtesy!

Watching Mu Yunlie’s retreating figure, Yan Qianyi sighed deeply.

Well, never mind, he’s just as broke.

Mu Yunlie opened the bedroom door, and Old Lady Yan, who was lurking outside, almost stumbled into thin air.

Fortunately, his quick reflexes allowed him to catch her arm.

Old Lady Yan raised her head and awkwardly smiled at Mu Yunlie.

“Grandma, what brings you here?” Yan Qianyi stepped forward.

Old Lady Yan glared at Yan Qianyi, “You have the nerve to call me grandma?

Didn’t you sever ties with the Yan Family?

You left without saying a word to me.

If I hadn’t asked Xiao Xue, I wouldn’t even know you’re staying in this dump!”

Yan Qianyi frowned slightly, “It was Yan Hong who cut ties with me first.”

“Let’s not talk about that vexing person.

Luckily, Ah Lie is here, and I have something to discuss with the two of you.” Old Lady Yan winked at Mu Yunlie with a smile.

“Grandma, Ah Lie has to leave soon.”

“Leave?

What’s this leaving business?

Aren’t you two living together?

Why are you behaving like it’s a one-night stand, ready to dash off after a round?”

“Grandma!!” Yan Qianyi was shocked, “What are you talking about?”

This old loose cannon…

Mu Yunlie also awkwardly tugged at the corner of his mouth.

Yan Qianyi tried to clarify, “We were just…”

“Enough, you’re already married, no need to be shy.

Come out, I have some good news to share.

And it just so happens that Aunt Xue’s meal is ready too, we can talk while we eat.”

Old Lady Yan said her piece and strolled out on her own.

Yan Qianyi walked over to Mu Yunlie, rubbing her forehead awkwardly, “Maybe…

you could stay a bit longer before you go.

We should clear up this fake marriage thing with grandma, so she doesn’t continue like this.”

Mu Yunlie was about to refuse when he suddenly caught the scent of the delicious food, and his stomach growled audibly twice.

Hearing it, Yan Qianyi added, “You haven’t had lunch yet, why not eat before you go?

It’s no rush.

She definitely won’t believe me if I tell her alone.”

She had to set things straight with the old lady today to prevent her from making such inappropriate comments again.

“Miss, Son-in-law, come out and eat,” Aunt Xue called from outside.

“Let’s go, see it as a favor for me controlling the toxin for you today,” Yan Qianyi said before heading out.

Mu Yunlie hesitated for a moment but followed.

He had already missed this morning’s military council anyway.

When Old Lady Yan saw Mu Yunlie come out, she hurriedly waved him over, “Come sit next to grandma, Ah Lie.”

The round dining table was rather small, capable of seating no more than six people.

Mu Yunlie, not accustomed to sitting too close to others, hesitated, but Old Lady Yan took matters into her own hands, pulling him down to sit.

When all the dishes were on the table, and Yan Qianyi saw Aunt Xue standing aside, she said, “Aunt Xue, come sit and eat, too.”

“You all eat,” Aunt Xue replied.

“This isn’t the Yan Family home, no need for their rules.

If I say sit and eat, then sit and eat,” Yan Qianyi asserted strongly.

Aunt Xue was her wet nurse and had accompanied her throughout her childhood, so their relationship went beyond that of mistress and servant.

Now that her mother was gone, she treated Aunt Xue even more like her own mother.

Aunt Xue took a pair of chopsticks and sat down.

Seeing that Mu Yunlie wasn’t eating, she said, “I’m not sure if the son-in-law is used to Chinese food.

These are all dishes the miss enjoys.

If there’s a particular taste you prefer, you can tell me.”

“Don’t mind him; he’s not picky.

He usually just drinks Nutrient Liquid,” Yan Qianyi said.

“Ah Lie, you should try this braised pork.

Xiao Xue’s cooking is excellent,” Old Lady Yan said, placing a piece of braised pork, half fatty and half lean, into Mu Yunlie’s bowl.

Yan Qianyi interjected, “Grandma, Ah Lie has OCD; please don’t serve him.”

After saying this, she was about to transfer the piece of braised pork from Mu Yunlie’s bowl to hers.

However, Mu Yunlie suddenly picked up his chopsticks and held hers at bay.