Xia Mian squinted her eyes slightly. She and Lu Zechuan hadn’t been inside for long and their decision to come to this restaurant was spontaneous, ruling out the possibility that someone had planned against them in advance. The only possibility was that the person who wanted to harm them was already in the restaurant before they arrived, discovered them, and sabotaged the kitchen. With narrowed eyes, Xia Mian picked up the suspicious dish and headed towards the kitchen. Lu Zechuan wasted no time in getting up and following Xia Mian. Xia Mian ate the dish first and said there was something wrong with it. However, she did not elaborate on what the problem was. Could Xia Mian be in trouble? Lu Zechuan was concerned for Xia Mian, never letting his eyes stray from her side. In the kitchen, a young apprentice wiped his sweat, removed his chef’s hat, and quietly slipped out. He was afraid of attracting attention from the other kitchen staff, so he crept out cautiously, never noticing the two people already standing at the kitchen door. The moment he tried to sneak out like a thief, his collar was grabbed. The apprentice was startled, kicking his legs and flailing his arms, "Who’s there? Let me down!" The apprentice was quite short, and being nearly lifted off the ground by Lu Zechuan, who was almost 1.9 meters tall, made him seem like a child being carried by an adult. "What are you up to, sneaking around?" The cool voice entered the apprentice’s ears, sending a chill down his spine. "I just need to use the bathroom. Who are you? Are you going to control that too?" The apprentice replied defiantly, puffing his cheeks and glaring. Lu Zechuan stretched his voice with an "Oh," "Do you need to be sneaky to go to the bathroom? Or have you stolen something from the boss?" Holding the apprentice by the collar, Lu Zechuan was already intent on asking the boss for an explanation. Lu Zechuan and Xia Mian didn’t suppress their presence in the kitchen, so it didn’t take long for the other staff to hear them and come out. Seeing Lu Zechuan holding a young apprentice dressed as a chef made everyone angry. "What are you doing? Bullying people?" The head chef’s face twitched with rage, as he shook his fist at Lu Zechuan. "Bullying?" Lu Zechuan sneered slightly, his eyes cold, "Are you all in on this?" "In on what? We’re just working here!" The head chef’s eyes were fixed worriedly on the back of the apprentice’s head, "Let him go quickly! If not, you’ll kill someone!" Looking down at the apprentice who was already turning pale, Lu Zechuan realized he was indeed losing consciousness. Grumbling, Lu Zechuan released the apprentice, dropping him to the ground. The commotion quickly alarmed the restaurant’s boss, who hurried to the kitchen. Seeing the chaos, he immediately started apologizing to Lu Zechuan, "Dear customer, calm down. Who upset you? Tell me, and I will have them apologize to you!" In the service industry, harmony brings wealth. The boss was perceptive enough to see Lu Zechuan as someone extraordinary, not an ordinary person. Definitely not someone to offend! Lu Zechuan didn’t speak but turned to look at Xia Mian. Since Xia Mian mentioned there was something in the dish, he followed her to the kitchen without questioning further. Xia Mian handed the dish to the boss, "Boss, taste this dish prepared by your chef." The boss glanced at the dish Xia Mian held, it was precisely their signature dish and from their restaurant for sure. Bearing a suspicious look, the boss took the dish and popped a piece into his mouth. After just one bite, his face changed, and he immediately spat out the food, shouting at the chefs, "Who made this dish?!" If this scandal were to get out, his restaurant would have to close! The chefs looked at each other, none willing to admit. "It’s probably that new apprentice!" A round-faced chef spoke up first. "New apprentice?" The boss realized something was wrong, "What new apprentice? When did I arrange an apprentice for you all?!" With those words, everyone’s eyes turned towards the apprentice on the floor wearing the chef’s hat. The apprentice, dropped by Lu Zechuan, took a long time to recover. Once he did, and tried to escape, he realized everyone was watching him; escaping was no longer possible. With a pale face, the apprentice trembled as he stood up, "It’s not related to me; I only followed orders for money..." Xia Mian’s eyes gleamed coldly, "For whom are you following orders?" The apprentice didn’t speak, but his body began trembling uncontrollably. Xia Mian, quick on her feet, grabbed his chin and swiftly stuffed something into his mouth. The apprentice stopped convulsing but turned horribly pale. "He’s trying to kill me!" The apprentice shook in terror. Xia Mian sneered, "So? Are you still not going to speak?" The apprentice shakily raised his hand, "It doesn’t matter if I speak; he’s already gone." With his head hanging low, the apprentice muttered, "He once showed me kindness, and whatever he asked, I did without question. As for his whereabouts, I don’t know." Xia Mian’s gaze sharpened, "The thing in the dish was also his doing," the apprentice trembled violently, "He said it won’t cause death, only temporary hallucinations..." Xia Mian, tired of talking to the apprentice, glanced at Lu Zechuan, "Call the police, let them educate this ignorant of the law!" Lu Zechuan agreed with a nod, no longer interested in talking to the apprentice. Since he was clueless, he was deemed worthless. The apprentice was bewilderedly taken away by the police. The restaurant owner, grateful for Lu Zechuan and Xia Mian not involving him, insisted on giving them a free meal, which they finally accepted. After finishing the meal, Lu Zechuan received a call from Uncle Sun; the Shen family’s couple were being discharged from the hospital. Being the only grandson, Lu Zechuan had to assist with their discharge. Instead of returning to the company, Lu Zechuan went to the hospital with Xia Mian. After several days of rest, both had improved significantly, with noticeable rosy cheeks. Upon seeing Lu Zechuan, Murong Shuang’s eyes were filled with undeniable affection, "Ah Chuan, you’re here!" Lu Zechuan nodded, "Uncle Sun is handling the discharge procedures. Once done, I’ll take you home." Murong Shuang smiled, while Xia Mian casually watched her gather things from the doorway. In the flash of afternoon sunlight, Xia Mian seemed to see Murong Shuang slip a piece of white jade into her pocket, a jade Xia Mian once found—a cat paw-shaped piece.