"Exactly, once these few products are launched, they will be a major revolution in the cosmetics industry," said Luo Jingxuan with a nod.

"I have plenty more formulas like this in hand. I can share them whenever you need," said Ye Luo indifferently.

Luo Jingxuan gazed steadily at Ye Luo, a complex expression flickering across her eyes, and said, "Thank you!"

"Aren’t I your nephew? No thanks needed," Ye Luo said with a slight smile.

Luo Jingxuan’s eyes shimmered with light, and though she didn’t speak, a subtle shift had taken place in her heart.

Zhonghai, Nie Family villa.

"What, Dad, what are you talking about? Have you lost your mind?"

In the main hall of the Nie Family villa, Nie Wenling looked at Nie Yuntian in shock, while Nie Yuntian’s wife and Nie Wenyu both wore expressions of astonishment. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Nie Yuntian sat there looking serious, his expression slightly wooden, as his adopted son Xiang Zuo sat beside him, the corners of his mouth revealed an almost imperceptible sneer.

"I haven’t lost my mind. I’m clear-headed. I’ve said that I plan to officially hand over both the Yuntian Gang and Nie Corporation to Xiang Zuo to manage. At the same time, I want Wen Yu to marry Xiang Zuo. They’ve grown up together. Becoming husband and wife is what I wish to see, and I’ve already discussed it with Xiang Zuo. Tomorrow, I will have you two officially wed," said Nie Yuntian calmly, his gaze steadfast.

"Dad, are you crazy? Having Sister marry Xiang Zuo tomorrow, how is that possible? Sister doesn’t like Xiang Zuo at all," Nie Wenling said in disbelief, suddenly turning her gaze toward Xiang Zuo and spitting out coldly, "Xiang Zuo, what is the meaning of this?"

"Wen Ling, don’t get worked up. This is all the decision of my foster father and has nothing to do with me. Moreover, Wen Yu and I grew up together, like childhood sweethearts, and I have always liked Wen Yu. I also want to thank my foster father for his trust in giving Wen Yu into my care. I will definitely treat her well in the future," said Xiang Zuo, his gaze sincere as he looked affectionately at Nie Wenyu sitting on the couch.

Nie Wenyu, dressed in a white silk gown, had an ethereal and fresh quality to her. Listening to Xiang Zuo, her eyebrows knitted slightly, and she hesitantly opened her lips, "Xiang Zuo, I..."

"Enough, Wen Yu, no need to speak further. I have already made my decision. Tomorrow, you and Xiang Zuo will hold your wedding ceremony at Jin Hao Hotel. I’ve had people prepare everything for the wedding. You don’t need to worry about it," said Nie Yuntian as he abruptly stood up. His tone was authoritative and brooked no refusal. His gaze swept over Nie Wenyu, her sister, and his wife, and he said, "You all just stay here from now on, don’t go anywhere, and calmly wait for the wedding to start tomorrow."

Having said this, Nie Yuntian and Xiang Zuo left the villa.

"Dad!"

Nie Wenling hurriedly called out, her body about to chase after them, but she was suddenly stopped by two members of the Yuntian Gang.

"What are you doing? Get out of my way!" Nie Wenling demanded aggressively.

"Miss, we’re sorry, but the Gang Leader has ordered that from now on, none of you can take a single step out of this villa," said the two members, their expressions cold.

"You..."

Nie Wenling glared at the two, her face full of anger, then turned and went back into the living room.

"Dad, what’s going on? Why has it suddenly come to this?"

Nie Wenling asked, her face a picture of confused bewilderment.

"I just don’t know what’s gotten into your dad; these past few days, he hasn’t been staying at the villa, and he hasn’t said a word to me—it’s really too strange."

The mother of the Nie Wenling sisters also looked puzzled, her eyebrows tightly furrowed.

"Sis, don’t you think this is a bit strange?"

Nie Wenling was sitting next to Nie Wenyu as she spoke.

"What’s strange?" Nie Wenyu curiously looked at her younger sister.

"Think about it, Dad has never interfered with your marriage, so how could he suddenly make you marry Xiang Zuo, and also choose to do it so quickly, as soon as tomorrow?"

Nie Wenling frowned and said, "Plus, Dad has handed over both the Yuntian Gang and Nie Corporation to Xiang Zuo. I can understand the Yuntian Gang being given to him since he’s always been in charge of it, but Dad always said that Nie Corporation would be given to you and your husband-to-be."

As she spoke, Nie Wenling suddenly stood up, looked at Nie Wenyu, and said, "So I suspect there’s definitely something wrong, and I always feel there’s something off about Dad, like he’s acting a bit unnatural. I wonder if he’s come under some sort of hex, or if he’s been controlled by that guy Xiang Zuo."

"That’s impossible, right?" Nie Wenyu looked at Nie Wenling with some disbelief.

"I think it’s very possible, otherwise Dad would never behave like this. We must figure out a way—do you really want to marry that guy Xiang Zuo tomorrow, Sister?"

Nie Wenyu shook her head: "Of course not, he’s not the person I like. But this is Dad’s arrangement; I don’t have a choice."

"Right, there is a way—look for Ye Luo! His medical skills are so strong, he must have a way."

Nie Wenling suddenly said this, and when Nie Wenyu heard the name Ye Luo, her eyes flashed with an unusual expression.

"How can this be? There’s no signal!" Nie Wenling looked at her own phone only to find no signal at all, and then she picked up the landline phone, but she couldn’t make a call either.

"There really is a problem—we’re completely trapped here, with not a single signal and the landline phone not working at all."

Nie Wenling’s expression was very ugly, and Nie Wenyu’s brow was also tightly furrowed, clearly realizing that something was wrong.

"This won’t do, I have to find out what’s going on!" Nie Wenling said, and once again rushed toward the villa’s front gate, only to be stopped by two members of the Yuntian Gang who shouted, "Bring me Xiang Zuo, I want to see him!"

"Young Master Xiang is busy right now and cannot come over. Second Miss, please stay peacefully inside the villa," said one of the Yuntian Gang members coldly.

Meanwhile, Xiang Zuo, who had walked out of the villa, came to a Maybach. Nie Yuntian was actually personally opening the car door for Xiang Zuo, which was very eerie.

"Haha!"

Xiang Zuo laughed loudly as he got into the car, and sitting inside was another figure—the old man from Miaojiang who had previously placed the Gu Insect.

"Your Soul-Eating Gu is indeed formidable!"

Xiang Zuo looked at the elder with a smiling face.

"Of course; anyone who is afflicted by the Soul-Eating Gu will have their consciousness completely controlled by the person who placed the Gu, with no capacity to resist," said the old man from Miaojiang gravely, then he added, "However, if that kid from the other day found out, he would probably see through it."

"Don’t worry, I’ve already had those sisters put under house arrest and cut off all their contact with the outside world. That guy won’t know anything. And now that I have both sisters in my hands, even if that kid finds out, what can he do?"

Xiang Zuo’s face wore a chilling smile, his eyes flickering with sinister light.