The Beautiful CEO’s Close Bodyguard
Chapter 629 - 0631: Investigate Thoroughly

Chapter 629: Chapter 0631: Investigate Thoroughly

Chu Ge said with a smile, "Considering Shao Gang’s current status in Beijing, I think Mr. Nangong wouldn’t be stingy with his lifesaver."

Mentioning Shao Gang, Old Master Nangong’s expression slightly darkened. Man Sha had already recounted to him about what Shao Gang had been doing outside. That man, relying on the Nangong family’s kindness, swaggered about deceiving others and tarnishing the Nangong family’s reputation—it was absolutely unbearable.

In fact, Old Master Nangong was also worried that if he showed too much favor towards Chu Ge, he might do something atrocious just like Shao Gang.

It seemed as if Chu Ge had seen through Old Master Nangong’s thoughts. The corners of his lips slightly curled up, revealing that even a powerful man like Old Master Nangong could have a shadow cast in his heart by a past snake bite for a whole decade.

"If Old Master does not trust my character, why not wait until I help you catch the mole in your Nangong family before we talk further?"

Chu Ge spoke up.

Old Master Nangong looked at Chu Ge in astonishment, not understanding the meaning of his words.

Chu Ge chuckled lightly and said, "Do you really think that your declining health over the years is simply because of your body failing?"

Old Master Nangong was stunned, then fell silent. He had indeed considered the possibility of being poisoned and controlled, but he could not fathom who would not want his life yet make him feel like his life was endangered. He really didn’t understand the deeper meaning behind it.

"So, you are sure that there is a problem within our Nangong family?" Old Master Nangong still held a slight hope—not daring to be sure about others, but at least he believed that his own children would not harm him this way.

Chu Ge gently shook his head, "Whether it is or not, we will naturally find out in due time."

Seeing Chu Ge’s confident demeanor, Old Master Nangong seemed to have understood something. He nodded slightly, then said to Chu Ge, "Mr. Chu, for the life-saving grace you’ve shown me, I will surely repay you heavily."

Chu Ge saw that Old Master wanted some time to himself. He didn’t disturb him further, simply nodding slightly before saying to Old Master, "Then you rest, Sir. If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave first."

Old Master Nangong nodded, then slowly closed his eyes. Not long after Chu Ge left, Man Sha walked in.

She saw Old Master Nangong with his eyes closed, assuming he had fallen asleep. She quietly went to sit by his side, mindlessly scrolling through her phone.

Old Master Nangong wasn’t asleep, though. He slowly opened his eyes and looked at Man Sha, asking, "Is what Mr. Chu said true?"

Man Sha was startled, looking up at Old Master and asking, "What did you say, Grandpa?"

"Mr. Chu said, my health is due to sabotage by someone within the Nangong family, is that true?" Old Master Nangong’s gaze fixed tightly on Man Sha.

Although he outwardly didn’t believe what Chu Ge said earlier, he still felt that Chu Ge must know something, or perhaps, Man Sha and the others were hiding something from him.

Man Sha was taken aback for a moment; her lips parted as if she was about to say something, but her expression already betrayed her.

Old Master Nangong became agitated, supporting himself to sit up, looking incredulously at Man Sha, and asked, "So you mean to say, the reason my health has never improved is because someone inside the family has been poisoning me?"

Nangong Man Sha slightly lowered her gaze, unsure of how to answer Old Master’s question since she was uncertain herself of who it specifically was.

Her silence made Old Master’s heart sink, revealing a deeply pained expression on his face that had been weathered by age.

Nangong Man Sha couldn’t bear to see her grandfather sad, and she consoled him, "Grandpa, we are just speculating right now and there is no concrete evidence yet, so please don’t feel too sad. It might be that someone is deliberately trying to confuse us to cause infighting."

Old Master Nangong’s lips curled into a bitter smile. After so many years on the battlefield, he was well accustomed to deceits and had also seen relatives fight over interests. That was precisely why he had established a rule in the Nangong Family: no matter what, they should avoid infighting since they are one family.

He sighed lightly, said nothing more, and just gently waved his hand, indicating for Nangong Man Sha to leave.

At that moment, in the underground parking lot, Shao Gang sat nervously in a lavish black business van, his hands resting on his knees, not daring to breathe too loudly.

"What exactly happened?"

A deep voice resonated, drifting into Shao Gang’s ears, causing him to involuntarily shudder.

Shao Gang raised his hand to wipe the nonexistent cold sweat from his forehead and cautiously said, "It’s Chu Ge, Chu Ge somehow found a piece of Earth Ganoderma and gave it to Old Master Nangong, and after that, he suddenly got better."

Shao Gang didn’t dare to look up at the man sitting opposite him, especially those blood-red eyes that were particularly chilling.

Indeed, the person seated opposite Shao Gang was Masked Man, who as usual wore a mask, but his anger could be seen in his eyes.

Masked Man looked chillingly at Shao Gang and snorted in contempt, "A mere Earth Ganoderma is able to cure the poison I diligently developed over many years?"

Shao Gang swallowed quietly, not daring to respond.

Masked Man continued, "Find a way to get that Earth Ganoderma for me. I want to see what is so special about this Earth Ganoderma that it can neutralize the poison I specially developed."

Inside, Shao Gang was utterly reluctant, but he dared not contradict Masked Man directly. After thinking, he said tactfully, "Master, when you asked me to steal that bottle of Spiritual Liquid before, I almost got caught. Now, they are probably guarding against me. They definitely won’t let me touch something as important as the Earth Ganoderma."

Masked Man’s sharp gaze frightened Shao Gang, causing him to shiver, and he quickly swallowed before saying to Masked Man, "I will do whatever it takes to get the Earth Ganoderma."

Masked Man coldly hummed, "Also, go and find out if Old Master Nangong is truly alright."

Shao Gang looked puzzled at Masked Man; he had seen with his own eyes how the old master stood up like a normal person and could even shadowbox, completely like a normal person.

"Master, do you suspect that Old Master Nangong’s recovery is just a pretense?"

Shao Gang couldn’t understand—someone might fake an illness, but why would they pretend to be cured when they aren’t? What would be the purpose?

Masked Man slightly shook his head, "Perhaps Chu Ge created an illusion? Or maybe the old master is also kept in the dark?"

Hearing this, Shao Gang immediately understood Masked Man’s intention, nodding emphatically, "Yes, yes, you’re right. We should thoroughly investigate."