Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2652 - 2588: A Little Prank

She applied powder to darken her complexion by two shades. Having witnessed makeup techniques from the future, she also added a few marks resembling pimples to her face. With powder on her lips to mask their natural color, her entire appearance suggested poor health and a lack of vitality.

While walking, she stooped her back and kept her head lowered, her hands clasped over her stomach. She resembled a listless, dispirited woman approaching thirty.

By blending in so effectively on the streets and alleys of D State, she managed not to attract much attention.

Today marked the peak of the rumor mill's activity; everyone's thoughts were consumed by gossip, leaving no room for noticing an ordinary woman.

Chiang Xiao dedicated most of the day to familiarizing herself with the surroundings. She even inquired about the Jiang Family's location, eventually obtaining the address of the privately funded hospital.

That very day, her intention was to play a prank on Old Master Lu, ultimately provoking his intense anger.

She discreetly entered the hospital and located the ward where Old Master Lu was admitted.

Accomplishing this was not a challenging feat.

Likely aiming to project an image of trust in the Jiang Family, Old Master Lu had arrived in D State with minimal security and a small entourage. He now appeared lonely and vulnerable in the hospital, seemingly unaware that his location might be known. Consequently, Lu Junyou remained on guard outside the ward.

Upon reaching the location and seeing Lu Junyou, Chiang Xiao's heart gave a sudden lurch.

This Lu Junyou did not leave a favorable impression on her. Though he appeared ordinary at first glance, his steady, focused gaze, fixed on his surroundings, conveyed an absence of boredom. Instead, he seemed poised, ready to spring into action at any unforeseen moment.

Indeed, how could someone who had served by Old Master Lu's side for so many years be an ordinary individual?

Chiang Xiao made sure not to underestimate him.

After identifying the location, Chiang Xiao departed, but her departure was to handle the admission procedures. She then manipulated the room allocation process, assigning herself to the ward directly adjacent to Old Master Lu's.

While Old Master Lu sought to cultivate an image of pitiable isolation, behind the scenes, arrangements were made to ensure the wards surrounding his own were vacated.

Naturally, why would he permit unfamiliar individuals to reside next to him?

Yet, Chiang Xiao had now moved in.

She bided her time until nightfall before slipping back.

At this time, Lu Junyou was still posted outside Old Master Lu's door, maintaining his vigil.

Was it not possible for him to enter the room?

What was the meaning of his constant presence outside the door?

Was it to demonstrate his subservience? Ha!

Chiang Xiao swiftly bypassed him and entered the adjoining ward, gently pushing the door open.

At the stroke of midnight, she pressed herself close to the wall and suddenly emitted a piercing scream. "Ah!"

In the dead of night, such a high-decibel shriek instantly startled Old Master Lu, nearly causing him to fall from his bed.

His heart pounded as if it intended to escape his chest.

"Junyou!"

Lu Junyou immediately burst in, flipping the light switch and flooding the room with brightness.

"Old Master, are you quite alright?"

Old Master Lu's forehead was beaded with sweat; he was still somewhat shaken.

However, with the lights on and Lu Junyou present, he quickly regained his composure.

"Go investigate the source of that sound."

The noise had been sudden and urgent, and he had not discerned its origin.

But Lu Junyou had distinctly heard it. Therefore, upon confirming Old Master Lu's well-being, he swiftly moved towards the adjacent ward, flinging the door open.