Chapter 82

Because of the incident involving Xie Jijie, everyone who was with him today was called in for questioning.

Lu Qin, the one who secretly brought his girlfriend to the new product room to see the new products and was caught on the spot by Lu Yue, was originally locked up. The Lu family planned to bring him out only when it was time for the group photo, to use him as a tool to make up the numbers. But now they had to release him early.

Xie Jijie's family wanted to ask Lu Qin if he knew anything, such as who had a grudge against Xie Jijie.

When Lu Qin was called out, he was still confused, thinking that Lu Yue would keep him locked up until it was time for the photo.

Hearing about Xie Jijie's incident, Lu Qin was stunned.

They had played wildly, but never thought they would be poisoned!

This time it was Xie Jijie who was hit. What about next time? Who would be next?

The already timid Lu Qin trembled with fear.

Lu Qin told everything he knew and could say.

After being questioned, Lu Qin saw that no one from the Lu family was watching him and didn't want to be locked up anymore, so he went to find his friends.

As for his girlfriend, who was still locked up... she had been forgotten.

Since Qianli Group acted quickly and Xie Jijie was not in mortal danger, everything continued as usual.

The Lu family members with real power were very busy and had no time to watch over Lu Qin.

Lu Qin found his friends in a corner of the venue. He needed to carefully ask about Xie Jijie's situation.

Although the cause of the poisoning had not been determined, he was more inclined to believe that someone had poisoned Xie Jijie.

Now that Xie Jijie was not in mortal danger, what if he hadn't been treated in time? What if the dose of poison had been larger?

He would have definitely died on the spot!

The others who played with them were even more psychologically traumatized.

Lu Qin wasn't at the scene, but they had seen Xie Jijie collapse with their own eyes.

"It was too scary!" one of them told Lu Qin.

"I was standing next to Xie Jijie at the time. He said something funny, and we all laughed. I even teased him for not having the energy to eat, and then I saw his hands start to shake... just like that."

The person reenacted the scene, shaking his hands just like Xie Jijie did at the time.

"He was drooling, it was like he couldn't control it, and then he fell down, unresponsive! When they carried him away, he was foaming at the mouth! I was so scared I almost... cried!"

Despite their usual arrogance, they were actually quite timid.

Listening to their reenactment of the scene, Lu Qin became even more afraid. Previously, he had been cursing Lu Yue for locking him up, but now he was grateful, as it was safer inside than outside.

"I wonder when Jijie will wake up. We should go see him when he does," one of them said.

Seeing Xie Jijie was one thing, but they also wanted to know if he had any aftereffects, such as brain damage.

When the medical staff carried Xie Jijie away, they vaguely heard someone say it might be a neurotoxin.

Neurotoxin!

That sounded terrifying!

They agreed to go see Xie Jijie together, and Lu Qin asked, "Where's Yuan Ge? Why isn't he here?"

"Yan Dinge was taken away by his father to meet some people. He probably won't be free for long and will soon have to work at his family's company."

They didn't want to spend all day at the company. Since they weren't short of money, they could wait until they were tired of playing before going to work.

As they were talking, Yan Dinge walked over.

He had already changed into a new outfit, as he had someone buy him a new one after the wardrobe malfunction, and took the opportunity to change.

Just as Yan Dinge was about to speak, his eyes narrowed, looking in a certain direction.

The others followed his gaze.

They saw Feng Yi and Lu Yue talking.

Lu Qin had been hiding behind the curtain in the new product room and only heard Feng Yi's voice but didn't see him. At this distance, he couldn't match Feng Yi with the person in the new product room.

Seeing the others' expressions, Lu Qin pulled one of them to ask, and that's when he learned about the wardrobe malfunction.

No wonder Yan Dinge's arrival had made the others a bit uneasy. It turned out Yan Dinge had changed clothes. But that wasn't important to them now.

"That guy seems to be very familiar with Lu Yue," someone said.

Lu Qin also said, "Although I don't know who that guy is, I know Lu Yue. He doesn't do anything without a benefit and is very hypocritical. For him to be so close and patient, it must be someone with a vested interest."

Yan Dinge then spoke up, "So that guy isn't just anyone?"

Lu Qin nodded, "He must have some background!"

The others fell silent.

If that guy really had some background, would he hold a grudge for them making Xie Jijie spill a drink on him?

Were they in trouble?

Their family backgrounds were good, but people were different. Those who were treated as mascots or tools at home were different from those who held real power. They couldn't play together and didn't have the confidence.

Since they couldn't figure out the guy's background and didn't dare to ask, they took a photo and planned to ask others later to see if anyone recognized him.

As they were talking about Feng Yi, he seemed to sense something and looked over at them.

The group instantly fell silent.

But Feng Yi quickly looked away and didn't pay them any more attention.

Feng Yi wasn't interested in them. He was listening to Lu Yue talk about Xie Jijie.

He already knew the poisoned person was named Xie Jijie. Xie Jijie's family ran a company and had always cooperated with Qianli Group. Xie Jijie was the youngest in his family and was very spoiled, which led to his current personality.

"Usually, he's spoiled to the point of being reckless, saying whatever comes to mind, and offending many people."

Lu Yue saw a new message on his phone.

"The hospital confirmed it was a certain neurotoxin, but they don't know the specific type yet. They said the components are complex.

"Whether it was extracted from an animal, a plant, or synthesized artificially is still unknown.

"Whether he was poisoned inside or outside the venue is also unclear, as the effects might have been delayed."

Feng Yi asked, "Why didn't they report it to the police for an investigation?"

Lu Yue chuckled, "They play too wildly and can't withstand an investigation. Now that he's not in mortal danger, his family doesn't dare to let the police investigate."

Worried that Feng Yi might question the safety of the food and drinks, Lu Yue added, "Everything they ate and drank here today has been tested, and there was no toxicity. Others drank what he drank and were fine, only he had a problem. For more detailed information, it depends on whether the Xie family wants to investigate."

"Xie Jijie will probably have to stay in the hospital for a few more days, which is good. This incident should serve as a warning to the others. If they continue to play without restraint, they will eventually get into trouble."

Lu Yue had other matters to attend to and couldn't stay to chat with Feng Yi. After arranging some work at the venue, he left.

The annual celebration's night event had already started, and there would be a new product show on the central stage soon.

The venue was filled with a festive atmosphere, bustling with activity.

Feng Yi didn't stay at the venue.

Although he was worried about the investigation, he wasn't concerned about his stomach, which digested very efficiently!

Feng Yi himself didn't know why he needed so much energy.

He didn't feel any part of his body needed recharging, just that he was always hungry.

Based on his experience, he suspected some part of him was about to mutate, as he couldn't absorb so much energy otherwise.

He didn't stay at the venue because most people were focused on the central stage, and the dining areas were nearly empty. If he ate alone, he would be very noticeable.

Rather than that, he decided to leave early and find a place to continue eating.

Over the next two days, Feng Yi stayed in the area and kept an eye on any changes with Xie Jijie.

The rest of the time, he continued to eat and sleep.

Even Feng Yi was curious where all the energy from the food he ate was going!

---

Xie Jijie was having a nightmare.

He dreamed of a snake chasing him.

Fierce eyes, a huge mouth, and two large fangs like the scythe of death!

No matter how he ran, he would turn around to find those two large fangs still behind him, getting closer and closer...

Xie Jijie woke up in a cold sweat, breathing heavily.

His emotions hadn't fully recovered from the dream, and he stared at the ceiling.

The environment was very unfamiliar.

He moved his eyes to look around.

"Ah!"

Xie Jijie tried to wave away a nearby medical device, but lifting his hand was difficult. When he finally managed to lift it, he found a tube connected to his hand.

"Ah!!!"

Xie Jijie frantically pulled away the various tubes connected to him, screaming in terror.

The sharp alarm of the medical devices rang in the room.

The accompanying staff quickly called for help.

Xie Jijie's family, who were on guard, rushed over. Xie Jijie's emotions were slightly calmer, but he became agitated and terrified at the sight of the tubes.

Seeing his brother enter, Xie Jijie cried out, "Brother! Save me! There are snakes! So many snakes! I want to go home! I don't want to stay here!"

Xie Jijie's brother finally calmed him down, but due to the effects of the medication and the toxins not being completely cleared from his body, Xie Jijie soon fell asleep again.

Leaving the room, Xie Jijie's brother asked the doctor, "Why is this happening?"

The doctor was uncertain.

"He may be experiencing hallucinations due to the toxins in his body, mistaking long objects for snakes, such as medical tubes, IV lines, or even charging cables."

Thinking for a moment, the doctor asked, "Has he been bitten by a snake before?"

Xie Jijie's brother said, "He was bitten as a child. He went out to play on his own during a trip and was bitten. It was a non-venomous snake. Since then, he has been very afraid of snakes, especially afraid!"

"Was he bitten by a venomous snake?"

The doctor shook his head, "We only know it's a neurotoxin. This toxin is very complex. We suspect it might be a new type of toxin."

Xie Jijie's brother had heard this many times. He knew Xie Jijie was poisoned by a neurotoxin, which caused chaotic nerve activity and respiratory paralysis, leading to suffocation.

The situation was very dangerous at the time. If the Lu family hadn't called a medical team to treat him in time, Xie Jijie might have died!

Now, Xie Jijie's family was waiting for him to wake up and ask what happened, whether he had come into contact with any dangerous substances.

The doctor said, "We want to conduct a more comprehensive examination of his body to look for any suspicious... wounds."

Xie Jijie's brother couldn't guarantee this.

Xie Jijie usually played too wildly, and they didn't know if he had done anything more extreme. They needed to confirm before allowing the hospital to conduct the examination.

If Xie Jijie had died, the Xie family would not let any clue go, and they would investigate the venue thoroughly, even if it meant a falling out with the Lu family.

But now that Xie Jijie was not in mortal danger and there were too many suspicious points, if the investigation revealed that Xie Jijie had committed a crime, it would be difficult to cover it up.

After hesitating, Xie Jijie's brother decided to wait until Xie Jijie recovered and was mentally clear before privately asking him and making arrangements.

---

Feng Yi stayed at the hotel for 5 days, changing streets to eat each day.

After 5 days with no developments, Feng Yi knew he was probably safe.

Perhaps, as Lu Yue said, Xie Jijie and his friends played too wildly, and the Xie family didn't dare to investigate thoroughly, so they wouldn't trace it back to Feng Yi.

Feng Yi packed his things and flew back to Rongcheng.

After hearing about Xie Jijie's poisoning symptoms, Feng Yi knew that the small amount of venom from the left fang was a neurotoxin.

If it were a hemotoxin, the wound would have swollen and possibly become ulcerated.

But this was different from the earlier tests Feng Yi had conducted.

When the fangs first developed, Feng Yi had tested them separately. At the time, the wounds caused by both fangs were identical.

Later, he stopped testing them separately and mixed the venom from both fangs.

Recently, when he used fish for testing, he didn't separate them either.

Recalling the conversation with the butler, Feng Yi noticed a slight difference in the wounds caused by the two fangs when he bit his arm.

At the time, he didn't think much of it.

Now, it seemed the difference wasn't due to uneven venom distribution but because the toxins were different!

He needed to test the venom again.

Feng Yi took out two test tubes, the same ones he used to collect venom.

He bit his arm with the left fang to inject venom, while the right fang's venom was collected in the test tube.

He couldn't control the output of a single fang and had to release venom from both simultaneously.

Feeling awkward, he put the test tube aside.

Hands-on style!

But this time, he supported each fang with a hand, injecting venom into his palms.

Due to his body's strong resistance, he injected a slightly larger amount to see the difference.

After injecting the venom, Feng Yi observed the differences in the wounds.

This time, the differences were more noticeable!

The wound from the left fang showed slight redness and itching, but no significant swelling.

The wound from the right fang showed obvious swelling, burning pain, and slight bleeding.

However, due to his body's resistance, the swelling from the right fang didn't last long and quickly subsided, and the pain was not clear.

But the new test results were clear!

Feng Yi confirmed that his two large fangs had diverged...

No, it should be said that his left and right venom glands had diverged!

After a long