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Chapter 483 From Hidden Path to Overt Path: A Gamble

The four people who remained looked at the closed door to the lounge.

Que Lu couldn't help but ask first, "Wait, why did those two go inside and whisper to each other?"

Li Jingmo and Lin Shuangshuang had spent a relatively long time with Jiang Hanying, so they had some speculations about Li Chengxiao's actions of pulling her away for a private conversation.

They had long suspected that Jiang Hanying harbored a significant secret. And this secret, it now appears, might even be related to the owner of Lan Palace.

The fewer people who know this secret, the better.

It's only right to avoid them.

Although the child had only known Jiang Hanying for a few days, he knew very well that Jiang Hanying had saved his life when he was on the verge of collapse.

He was initially confused about why those bad people were conducting various experiments on him, but over time he learned more or less about it.

Those bad guys were incredibly envious of the drink Jiang Hanying gave him.

So he had to keep it a secret and not tell anyone.

So when Que Lu finished speaking, none of the other three people sitting in the private room responded for a moment.

Fortunately, Zhu Heng's voice came through the invisible earpiece that was placed in her ear at just the right time.

"How's it going on your end? Did everyone get in smoothly?"

"We got in smoothly, but there was a small mishap."

"Accident?"

"Can you believe it? Jiang Hanying is actually a super VIP at Lan Palace! The waiter here told me himself," Que Lu finally found someone to complain to. "We didn't even need to use the special identification code; we were just brought in as her companions. Now we're in a huge, luxurious private room. Not only can we see the entire hall below, but the waiter even said before leaving that we can go anywhere in Lan Palace from this room." He paused, "I'm starting to wonder if Jiang Hanying is related to the owner of Lan Palace!"

“Nonsense,” Zhu Heng said, shocked but still scolding her outspoken nephew, “Your brain is only sharp when you’re studying medicine. Don’t use it recklessly at other times, and don’t talk nonsense.”

Although his aunt wasn't even there, and only her voice reached his ears, Que Lu still lowered his head and obediently said "Oh."

"Now that Hanying has already registered with Boss Langong, you should be prepared to lay your identities out in front of him as well, including the child."

Zhu Heng sat on the sofa in the corner of the hall, talking quietly to the person on the other end of the earphone. At the same time, she put down the water she was about to drink and shook her head almost imperceptibly at her husband beside her.

Que Bingchen also put down his cup immediately.

This unexpected incident happened right after we entered Lan Palace, which was truly catching us off guard.

She didn't have time to think about why Jiang Hanying had become a super VIP at Lan Palace, but she didn't think that Shu Heng would misjudge her. Besides, she and the old ancestor had both met the girl, and she trusted their judgment.

In situations like this, if you question your teammate's identity, you'll become hesitant to do anything afterward, so you might as well not do anything at all.

However, if Que Lu's identity were to be known, then the identities of the couple would likely have already been discovered as well.

After all, the surname Que is rarely seen outside of the Que family.

Que Lu brought a child in, and the child had escaped from Lan Palace, so the other party might have already guessed their true purpose for this trip.

Another channel came through the earpiece, from Que Zhiyun, who was guarding outside Lan Palace: "Mom, should we cancel the operation? Should we retreat now?"

She was fine outside Lan Palace; she could just drive away whenever she wanted.

However, once family members have entered the Lan Palace, their identities and purposes will likely be exposed, making it much more difficult for them to leave.

She simply couldn't help but worry.

Even if this mission fails, all she wants is for her family and friends to be well!
Zhu Heng could hear the tension and worry in her daughter's voice, and after a moment of silence, she replied, "No."

"At least we got in this time, but next time we might not even be able to get in."

They don't need to do anything else; just an invalid or incorrect identification code is enough to keep them out.

Trying to get in through other means is even more difficult.

"Honey, don't worry. If there's any danger, we'll evacuate immediately."

"Then you must be very careful."

Zhu Heng switched the channel back to Que Lu's side, "I remember you just said that your private room can go to any part of Lan Palace?"

Que Lu hurriedly replied, "Yes."

"Then let's take a gamble. You guys stay in the private room and wait for us to come over."

Since they have likely been exposed and moved from the shadows to the light, there is no need to continue their covert actions. She is betting that Lan Palace will not dare to openly keep them here!
Zhu Heng turned off the communication and raised her hand. Soon, a waiter in a smart shirt and vest approached. "How may I ask what you two need?"

Zhu Heng looked up at him and said, "I just found out that some of our friends have also come to Lan Palace."

Are you looking to meet up with your friends?

"Yes."

"plz follow me."

The waiter then gestured for them to proceed.

The couple exchanged a glance, stood up together, and followed the waiter who had volunteered to lead the way.

The other party didn't even ask who their friends were and just led them away, which confirms that their identities were already known.

Just as Zhu Heng and Que Bingchen were following the waiter toward the private room, the door to the lounge opened, and Jiang Hanying and Li Chengxiao walked out one after the other.

Que Lu heard the noise and looked over. He almost blurted out the words, but he swallowed them back and said, "My aunt just contacted me. I told her about the situation we're in, and she said she'd like to come and join us."

Li Jingmo glanced at his younger brother, whose eyebrows and eyes were lowered compared to when he went in: "Now that this accident has happened, Aunt Heng is planning to switch from investigating secretly to doing it openly."

“Yes,” Li Chengxiao met his brother’s gaze and nodded slightly. “Hanying and I were discussing the same thing in the lounge just now, and we were just about to tell you. It’s like we were on the same page with Aunt Heng.”

After all, there are only two choices in front of us now.

Either leave directly.

Either have enough fun and then leave.

If we continue to act covertly according to the original plan, it will be no different from burying our heads in the sand.

It's better to just use the excuse of having fun to travel around openly and legitimately.

Moreover, he always felt that the waiter's words, "You can go anywhere," before leaving after escorting them into the private room, had a hidden meaning!

"jingle!"

Jiang Hanying walked back to her original seat and shook the bell beside her, which immediately rang in the private room.

This also drew everyone's attention to her hands.

"It's lunchtime. Aren't you hungry? You should eat first before you go out for a walk!"

Everyone: "..."

At this critical moment, the only person whose appetite remains completely unaffected is probably the one right in front of us!

Que Lu glanced at the untouched fruit on the table, then looked at Jiang Hanying, "Seriously, you actually dare to eat the food provided here?"

"What's there to be afraid of? Would you poison food?"

"It's not impossible."

"Then you might as well not eat and just go hungry."

Que Lu: "..."

Less than half a minute after the bell rang, the door to the private room was pushed open, and this time a waitress entered.

As soon as I went in, I was asked, "Is there dinner?"

The waitress paused for a second before nodding and replying, "Yes."

Although Jiang Hanying disliked the owner behind this place, she had no prejudice against the handsome and polite young men and women serving here. She politely said to them, "Could you please bring us some dinner? It would be best if you could do it quickly." Thinking of the meals she had eaten last time, which were delicious but had pitifully small portions, Jiang Hanying added, "And make the portions bigger, instead of just putting one bite on each plate."

"Okay, okay."

The waitress had just left and hadn't even closed the door to the private room when Zhu Heng and Que Bingchen arrived.

Zhu Heng entered, glanced around, and then said with a smile, "It really is big and luxurious. We're really benefiting from Han Ying's presence!"

Que Lu: "..."

Wasn't this time they got tricked by Jiang Hanying?

Okay, he doesn't dare to say it!