The Billion-Value Lands Are Just For Farming

Chapter 551

C551 – Poisonous

The door swung open, and there was Ann Chuxia, waiting inside. Gone was the glamorous sheen of the stage; she was simply dressed in a plain white dress, her hair pulled back into a ponytail, her face adorned with a touch of light makeup. Yet, even with this understated look, Ann Chuxia’s beauty was still striking, now accompanied by a newfound approachability.

“You’ve arrived,” she said, quickly rising to greet Su Ming. “Please, have a seat.”

Su Ming nodded, taking a seat at the dining table as Ann Chuxia settled beside him.

“Everything okay with you?” Su Ming asked, his tone warm.

?”Just a little scare, nothing major,” Ann Chuxia replied cheerfully. “The doctor said a few days of rest should do the trick. And who might this be?” Her eyes shifted to Xiaoqing.

?”Oh, this is Xiaoqing, my cousin. She’s a big fan of yours. When she heard you were treating me to a meal, she insisted on coming along. She’s a bit on the shy side, though, not much of a talker,” Su Ming explained with a chuckle.

?”Miss Ann, I… I really admire you. Could I possibly get a photo with you later, maybe an autograph?” Xiaoqing, playing her part perfectly, spoke with a timid voice, her head bowed and her hands nervously fidgeting.

?”Of course, there’s no need to be nervous. Just relax. Right now, I’m not a star, just an ordinary person. Your brother is my lifesaver; we’re simply friends,” Ann Chuxia reassured her with a warm smile.

??”Okay!” Su Ming thought to himself, impressed by Xiaoqing’s convincing performance.

Just then, Ann Chuxia’s phone screen lit up. She glanced at it, her expression subtly shifting. The image displayed was Su Ming’s vehicle—a Hennessy Venom GT valued at a fortune.

The photo had come from her agent, and it left Ann Chuxia utterly astounded. She had pegged Su Ming as a well-to-do heir from a local company, but she hadn’t imagined this level of wealth. A Hennessy Venom GT was no ordinary sports car—it was a symbol of opulence. Despite her own fame and earnings, she knew too well that a significant portion of her income was claimed by her agency.

?A portion of her income was subject to taxes, so ultimately, the amount of money she pocketed wasn’t substantial. Despite the glamorous appearance and high earnings of celebrities, their wealth is often more limited than it seems.

Ann Chuxia had been in the industry for over a decade. As a child star, she didn’t earn much. It was only in recent years, after gaining fame, that she began to make significant money, amounting to roughly one billion in total.

To the average person, this was an astronomical sum.

Yet, Ann Chuxia had invested this fortune, opening numerous hotels and several jewelry stores, thereby converting her earnings into assets.

Currently, her bank account held only a few tens of millions in cash.

Extracting over a hundred million to purchase a Hennessy Venom GT was a daunting task.

The most crucial factor was that this car wasn’t simply available to anyone with the funds. It was a limited edition, requiring not just money but also influence and connections.

Ann Chuxia had initially wanted to express her gratitude to Su Ming, and his serene demeanor had put her at ease. However, she was now taken aback.

?Was Su Ming’s indifference not just a trait of his character, but rather a sign that he was on a much higher level than she was?

A subtle shock ran through Ann Chuxia, causing her initial intentions to quietly recede.

“I wasn’t sure about your preferences, so I had them prepare both Western and Chinese cuisine. Please take a look at the menu.”

“Alright.”

Su Ming nodded and perused the menu.

He casually selected two modestly priced home-style dishes, the kind that offered good value for money.

“Just these?”

Ann Chuxia paused for a moment. “What about your sister…?”

“It’s fine, as long as there’s enough to eat, let’s not be wasteful.”

Su Ming said with a smile.

“Okay then.”

Ann Chuxia didn’t press further and signaled for the waiter to leave. She then ordered a few additional dishes, and soon, a spread of six dishes and a soup adorned the table.

It goes without saying that five-star hotels have their merits; the chefs in the kitchen certainly paid close attention to their craft, resulting in dishes that were a feast for the senses.

“Please, help yourself and don’t be shy.”

Ann Chuxia encouraged with a warm smile.

Su Ming nodded, picked up a piece of meat with his chopsticks, and placed it in Little Green’s bowl.

“Thank you, brother.”

Little Green smiled sweetly before putting the meat in her mouth and gently chewing.

Then, she spat it out.

“What’s wrong?”

Su Ming and Ann Chuxia were both taken aback.

Their reasons for surprise, however, differed.

Ann Chuxia wondered if the dish was poorly prepared or simply not to Little Green’s liking.

Su Ming’s shock, however, stemmed from a different cause. Little Green was an intelligent robot; even if she found the flavor disagreeable, she certainly wouldn’t spit it out, as that would be impolite.

“The dish is poisoned,” Little Green declared.

?”What?!”

Su Ming and Ann Chuxia were horrified. Su Ming quickly asked, “Little Green, you’re not joking, are you? Is this serious?”

“Of course, brother. Little Green would never lie to you!” she replied with a sweet smile.

?Exchanging glances, Su Ming activated his scanner and examined the seemingly ordinary sweet and sour pork.

It contained a significant amount of laxative. While not lethal, it would weaken the body, requiring at least a week to fully recover.

Su Ming’s brow furrowed.

Ann Chuxia’s concert was just around the corner. If she had eaten this meat, the performance would inevitably be canceled or delayed.

The repercussions would be significant.

“Is that true?”

Ann Chuxia blinked, struggling to believe it.

?”If Little Green says it’s true, then it likely is,” Su Ming said, his brow creased. “I forgot to mention, Little Green comes from a long line of medical practitioners. She’s been studying medicine from a young age and has a remarkable gift for it. If she says there’s a problem, there’s definitely a problem.”

?Ann Chuxia became visibly flustered.

After all, she was the host of the meal, and now the dish was found to be poisoned. It was natural for suspicion to fall on her.

?”Su Ming, you have to believe me, I didn’t do this,” she pleaded urgently.

“Why would you even think that? Of course, you didn’t,” Su Ming reassured her with a smile. “You have no reason or motive, and it seems this was all targeted at you.”

“Is this meant for me?”

Ann Chuxia paused briefly, then it dawned on her. She had narrowly escaped being hit by a car the previous night, and now, someone had poisoned her food!

But who could it be?

And why would they do such a thing?

She couldn’t recall offending anyone, could she?

It was a stroke of luck that she had asked Su Ming to join her for lunch today. If not for him, she certainly wouldn’t have detected the poison. She would have been a goner for sure!

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