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Tao'er suddenly turned around, raised the lantern high, and the orange light shone directly on Chef Wang's terrified face.

Her almond-shaped eyes, which were always smiling, were now as clear as cold stars as she stared straight at his raised hand.

Caught off guard, Chef Wang's hand trembled, and the paper package fell to the ground, scattering a small amount of pale red powder.

A night breeze swept by, scattering the powder.

Tao'er took a step back, quickly pulled a handkerchief from her bosom with her left hand to cover her mouth and nose, and steadily shone the lantern in her right hand on Chef Wang.

She didn't scream or panic; she just looked at him quietly. There was no fear in her eyes, but rather a calm and knowing composure.

Chef Wang was stunned.

The next second, a tall figure suddenly appeared from the side. This person was none other than Shi Qi, who kicked him to the ground.

Then a foot stomped hard on his back. He was mute now and couldn't speak, but Shi Qi's anger was very obvious.

He cannot reveal himself to outsiders yet.

Chef Wang was lying face down on the ground, only his head could be slightly raised.

Chef Wang then noticed that the little girl had turned around much faster than a normal person.

"you……

Little Peach Girl, you should have known...

Chef Wang murmured.

Tao'er didn't speak, but simply nodded gently.

She pointed to the medicinal powder on the ground, then to Chef Wang, and finally turned her finger towards the direction of the second-in-command's courtyard, shaking her head.

Once the powder had settled, Tao'er gave him a cold glance and said, "Chef Wang, what are you doing here in the middle of the night instead of sleeping?"

Chef Wang sighed, "I..."

Little Peach Girl, let me explain.

I have sleepwalking disorder, and I don't know why I ended up here.

"That powder was something I picked up today for my son, Xiaohu, to treat his cold."

Chef Wang started lying, trying to get away with it.

He dared not tell the truth, fearing that the mute man would stomp him to death.

Although this mute man couldn't speak, he was quite strong and was in his prime. He was already thirty, and was no match for him at all.

He didn't dare reveal Hu Biao's plan, otherwise, if the truth came out, Hu Biao wouldn't let him off the hook.

Now we can only see if we can fool this little girl; she seems rather naive.

After all, she looks like a girl of only fifteen or sixteen years old. How much could she possibly understand about the wickedness of people's hearts?

"Chef Wang, you're not going to tell the truth, are you?"

What do you mean by sleepwalking? Do you think I'm a three-year-old?

I've been in this world for years, and your little tricks are nothing compared to mine.

Let me ask you one more time, who sent you?

What are you here for?

"Little Peach, I really didn't lie to you. I've always had a habit of sleepwalking. If you don't believe me, you can ask my wife. She knows about it."

I don't even remember what I just did!

And how did I end up here?

All I remember is wanting to go to the toilet…

Shi Qi grabbed Chef Wang and then gave him a good beating!

He was trampled underfoot once again.

Chef Wang screamed in pain, but the next second a sharp dagger was plunged in front of his eyes. He immediately shut his mouth and dared not cry out in pain.

"Can we talk about it now?"

Chef Wang...

I'm telling you, don't try to be clever in front of me. I'm not stupid.

"If you still refuse to talk, believe me, I'll chop off one of your hands, and then you'll never be a cook again!"

Tao'er pulled the dagger out of the ground, her eyes filled with a chilling gaze.

Chef Wang couldn't help but tremble; her eyes didn't look like those of a teenage girl at all.

He underestimated this girl. She's ruthless. What nonsense about being innocent. She seems even more ruthless than a man.

She really could chop off her own hand. After much deliberation, Chef Wang had no choice but to tell the truth.

Chef Wang's voice trembled, "Miss Xiao Tao, I'm so sorry..."

I came here tonight to ambush you from outside, but I had no choice in the matter…

I didn't want to come at all...

And that pink powder is Hehuan San, the kind that…”

"This doesn't need explanation..."

Continue speaking, tell me why you felt powerless to control your own destiny.

Tao'er stopped Chef Wang from continuing.

She's not stupid; she knows what aphrodisiac powder is, doesn't she?

Chef Wang continued, "Today, the second-in-command called me over."

then……

Little Peach Girl, I really have no other choice...

He said if I didn't do this, he would sell my wife and children...

Tao'er was silent for a moment, then gestured to Shi Qi, signaling him to release Chef Wang.

Chef Wang was terrified and broke out in a cold sweat. He still didn't dare to get up and slumped to the ground.

He raised his hand and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"Tell me, was it also the second-in-command, Hu Biao, who instructed you to poison the boss's food last time?"

Tao'er continued to ask.

Chef Wang looked up at her in astonishment. "So you knew all along that you switched the head chef's meals?"

As expected, the second-in-command was right; he had been tricked by this little girl.

"Well, yes and no."

I switched the portion of medicine that you drugged the leader, but I poured it out. The laxative in the second leader's portion was a new one.

But you should thank me, otherwise your whole family of three would be dead already.

Tao'er said slowly and deliberately.

Chef Wang looked puzzled. "What do you mean by that, Miss Tao'er?"

Did I not understand?

"You think the powder Hu Biao, the second-in-command, gave you was a laxative? Let me tell you, it was poison!"

"When the leader dies from poisoning, my family of three won't be able to escape, and your family of three can just wait to be silenced!"

Tao'er sneered.

Chef Wang trembled upon hearing this. "The second-in-command gave me poison?"

impossible?

The second-in-command is utterly loyal to the first-in-command; how could he possibly poison him?

Chef Wang found it hard to believe. Although the second-in-command was ruthless in everything he did, he always followed the orders of the first-in-command. How could he possibly poison the first-in-command?

"You're really stupid!"

Don't you understand the principle that two tigers cannot share one mountain?

Moreover, his tactic of using someone else to do his dirty work could wipe us all out, and also get rid of the leader.

From now on, he will be the only one in power in the village.

"This is such a simple principle, Chef Wang, don't you understand?"

Tao'er has a phobia of stupidity, so she speaks without any politeness.

After listening, Chef Wang thought about it carefully and realized it was true. He felt a chill run down his spine and his hair stood on end.

"So what should I do now?"

I messed things up, and the second-in-command won't let my family off the hook.

It doesn't matter if I die, but what about my wife and children?

Especially my son, he's only five years old!

Chef Wang panicked instantly, and tears welled up in his eyes.

Little Peach, you're so smart, please think of a way to save my wife and children.

I know I've wronged you. Here's the deal: if you can save my wife and children, you can do whatever you want with my life!

Chef Wang was at a loss for what to do, so he knelt on the ground and kowtowed.

"Alright, what are you crying about, you're a grown man!"

I have a way to keep your family of three safe and sound!

But you have to do as I say!

Tao'er couldn't bear to watch. This man still knew how to love his wife and children, so he wasn't entirely hopeless.