The Master’s Mask Unveiled Again
Chapter 869 - 868: Given to Me by My Sister

Chapter 869: Chapter 868: Given to Me by My Sister

Following the servant’s lead, Lu Beihua’s steps came to a halt.

"Yun Sang is here, huh?"

The old man’s expression lit up noticeably, chasing away the gloom from earlier. He turned eagerly toward the entryway and took a few steps forward.

Even the shadow cast by not obtaining the miracle drug seemed to be completely swept away.

Lu Yutian’s eyes briefly darkened, though she didn’t say anything.

There was no need, she reckoned.

Why waste effort on trivial matters with someone who posed no threat to her?

Besides, she actually hoped to maintain a decent relationship with Yun Sang. When she took over the Lu Family in the future, she would need capable people on her side.

Lu Yutian followed suit with a poised smile and looked toward the entryway. What she saw was a carefree figure strolling over, hands shoved into his pants pockets, wearing shorts on the bottom and a T-shirt on top—entirely unlike the appearance of a proper heir from a prestigious family.

Lu Yutian’s gaze drifted to Yun Sang’s garish red floral shorts, hesitating for a moment.

Yun Sang approached and called out casually, "Grandpa."

The old man’s face brightened with delight upon seeing his grandson.

Even with his impaired vision making it difficult to see clearly, he brushed Xiaoyang aside and stepped forward to greet him: "Yun Sang, what brings you here today?"

"Hmm, just had the day off."

"Brother," Lu Yutian greeted sweetly and warmly, then added with a hint of concern, "Brother, when you have time, let me take you shopping for some suits, okay? You guys never seem to enjoy shopping. Honestly, it’s hard to get by without a girl’s help."

His outfit truly dragged down the image.

Smartly enough, she avoided outright criticizing his lack of proper attire.

She thought her words were tactful enough, not expecting Yun Sang to glance at her briefly before shifting his gaze elsewhere, barely engaging with her at all.

For cousins who were supposed to be close, their relationship resembled that of strangers.

Yun Sang could distinguish between those who were sincere and those who weren’t. No matter how pleasant the words sounded, some truths inevitably spilled from the eyes.

To Yun Sang, it all felt quite ironic. He didn’t say much and simply pulled something out from his bulging pocket.

"This is for you," Yun Sang said, handing over the item.

The cheap white plastic bottle was unmistakably the miracle drug whose auction price had skyrocketed to sixteen million tonight.

"What’s this?" Lu Beihua asked, his face full of bewilderment.

Lu Yutian and Xiaoyang, however, recognized it immediately. The two rushed forward in unison to take the item from Lu Beihua’s hands for closer examination.

No doubt about it—it was the same drug they had been determined to acquire tonight!

One hundred percent, exactly it!

"This... This is the product from tonight’s auction! Young Master, how did you get this?" Xiaoyang was so shocked his jaw nearly hit the floor, his face filled with disbelief.

He’d just said earlier that no one had managed to obtain the miracle drug tonight, yet here it was in the possession of their Lu Family.

The item the eldest daughter failed to secure, the eldest son brought back...

This...

Lu Beihua’s cloudy eyes faintly lit up with flickering brilliance.

"Brother?"

Lu Yutian stared unblinkingly at Yun Sang, her gaze fixed on his pocket, frozen in place.

That ridiculous pair of cheap floral shorts had miraculously produced this bottle of miracle drug!

She felt her dignity slipping away rapidly.

Especially as she observed Grandpa’s reaction, her sense of crisis weighed heavily on her...

"Brother, did you attend the auction tonight? Was this something you bid on?"

Lu Yutian quickly rejected her own assumption as she spoke. She had negotiated with the auction house earlier, and they had confirmed with certainty that the miracle drug was withdrawn, not sold.

She vaguely recalled seeing Yun Sang at the event—the conspicuous outfit was proof enough. But even if Yun Sang had entered the venue, that didn’t mean he had the capability to acquire the drug.

Yun Sang didn’t deny it. "I did go to the auction."

Lu Beihua stepped forward again in excitement. "Yun Sang, did you go for Grandpa’s sake?"

"...Not really," Yun Sang replied bluntly, his tone completely calm. "I went with a few friends."

Relieved, Lu Yutian’s tone softened a little. "Brother, then what’s the story behind this drug?"

"My sister gave it to me," Yun Sang replied.

Sister?

Lu Beihua paused suddenly, looking at Lu Yutian in confusion. Yun Sang’s only sister was clearly standing right here, wasn’t she?

Lu Yutian’s expression shifted at this remark. She let out a short, faint scoff tinged with derision.

That so-called "sworn sister" again?

What was it with Yun Sang always hanging around those kinds of girls?

She couldn’t figure out how the other party had gotten hold of the drug, nor did she understand the girl’s background. Before she could ask, Yun Sang lazily smoothed back his hair, his refined features radiating defiance and arrogance. "My sister has plenty of this drug."

!!!

Xiaoyang’s mouth gaped wide enough to fit an egg—not just one bottle, but plenty?

Was he trying to provoke someone here?

A quick glance at Lu Yutian’s expression confirmed that the eldest daughter’s emotions were clearly affected.

The eldest son’s remark was an unmistakable slap in the face.

Lu Yutian’s impeccable composure seemed on the verge of unraveling. She had initially managed to feign calmness, but now, hearing those words, it was impossible to remain indifferent.

"How does that sworn sister of yours have such access to this drug?"

"That, I don’t know," Yun Sang said, ignoring Lu Yutian as he turned to advise Lu Beihua, "My sister said this isn’t a miracle drug meant for hospital surgeries. It’s the Nourishing Elixir. The auction house exaggerated their claims, which is why the item was withdrawn suddenly. The Nourishing Elixir is a derivative of the miracle drug—it doesn’t achieve the same effects but is still decent for daily health maintenance. You can follow the instructions for consumption. Not only will it alleviate your eye condition, but it will also make you physically stronger."

"Good, good, good..." Lu Beihua murmured in response, cherishing the bottle of Nourishing Elixir in his hands.

Xiaoyang had already gone through the instructions. "Just one capsule a month, Old Master! This bottle will last ages!"

If the young master were a little more dutiful, the old man might never have to worry about running out of medicine in the future.

"Yun Sang’s truly capable..."

Lu Beihua didn’t care whether it was sworn sisters or actual sisters; what mattered to him was that Yun Sang had managed to bring home the Nourishing Elixir—and that, in his eyes, was skill.

Perhaps Yun Sang’s branch of the family wasn’t as declining as he’d once thought...

"Yun Sang, make sure to properly thank that young lady for me. She really is something special!"

"She is quite remarkable," Yun Sang acknowledged without hesitation.

The way he wholeheartedly defended her made Lu Beihua pause for a moment. He had never seen Yun Sang pay this much attention to any girl before.

"Well, as long as you’re happy."

After delivering the medicine, Yun Sang didn’t linger; he exchanged a few polite words before leaving the small villa.

Throughout the encounter, his emotions remained sparse, but somehow, he managed to leave Lu Yutian utterly shaken.

The girl stood transfixed, her gaze following Yun Sang out the door, her expression clouded and silent for a long time.

Grandfather’s comment—"Yun Sang’s truly capable"—cut deep into her.

"Yutian, could you pour me some water?" Lu Beihua asked, trembling as he made his way toward the sofa.

"Oh," Lu Yutian replied absentmindedly as she fetched the water. Watching as Grandpa prepared to take the medicine right away, she pushed the glass toward him. "Grandpa, shouldn’t you have someone inspect this drug first? What if there’s a problem?"