Chapter 7: Being Targeted

“You’re right. A family like the Mu family must have plenty of good things hidden away. Come on, let’s go take another look.” Feng Yuanshan was incredibly excited. If the Mu family truly had good things hidden, could he take things even further?

“Now?”

Feng Miaomiao was somewhat reluctant. “How about tomorrow instead?” She was exhausted and really didn't want to go again. When she had left earlier, she realized someone had spotted her; going back now would be like walking straight into a trap, wouldn't it?

“No, the unit has already made a decision regarding the Mu family's affairs. It'll be too late by tomorrow.” If there really were something, and it ended up in someone else's hands, his heart would feel as if it were being cut by a knife.

At that moment, Feng Yuanshan dropped a piece of news that shocked Feng Miaomiao: “Mu Jingming has been taken away.”

“What? So fast?” Back then, although the Mu family was somewhat implicated, they were allowed to persist because the family had contributed a lot and hadn't received any suspicious items.

Now, with her presence acting as this "butterfly," the Mu family was falling a bit too quickly, wasn't it?

She was very suspicious.

“Mm, I only indirectly helped the people above. People have long been dissatisfied with Mu Jingming.” Feng Yuanshan felt that this was his opportunity; he just didn't know who that person was.

If he could find out, he might be able to climb one step higher.

Thinking of this, he became even more covetous of the Mu family's wealth.

Feng Miaomiao was not someone easily swayed by words. From her father's tone, it wasn't hard to hear that the Mu family had been targeted long ago. If they didn't act quickly, the wealth that built the Mu family would have nothing to do with her.

“Dad, let's go. Let's go to the Mu house.” With such a massive amount of wealth, she couldn't bear to let it slip away right before her eyes.

She didn't know if they were lucky or unlucky.

When they returned to the Mu family's backyard to search for treasure, the Mu family members didn't notice them. However, no matter how they searched, even if they turned the ground over, there wasn't a trace of anything.

It wasn't until the rooster crowed that the father and daughter finally stopped. “Quick, we have to go.” Having searched all night without finding what he wanted, Feng Yuanshan was somewhat infuriated.

Looking at the hazy sky, he had no choice but to give up.

Feng Miaomiao also hadn't expected the Mu family to hide things so thoroughly. No matter—even if she couldn't get them, the Mu family shouldn't be allowed to keep them either.

“Dad, let's spread the word that the Mu family has treasure. Since we can't get it, we shouldn't let the Mu family benefit from it either,” Feng Miaomiao said irritably.

This female lead was truly ruthless.

Feng Yuanshan nodded. “Alright, I'll handle this.”

After leaving the Mu family's backyard, the father and daughter took a secluded path for fear of being seen.

As they walked, perhaps by divine providence, Feng Miaomiao actually spotted a suspicious figure.

“Dad, look.” She pointed at the figure in a dilapidated courtyard.

Feng Yuanshan immediately covered her mouth: “Don't speak. Follow them and see.”

***

When Mu Yu woke up, she discovered the box lying beside her.

As her memories returned, she remembered this box.

Rising from the bed, she opened the box. It wasn't heavy; otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to carry it back last night.

Once opened, several yellowed books appeared inside.

The characters on the covers were somewhat blurred, but the names were still legible. Mu Yu took them out one by one.

“Ancestral Secret Recipes? Local Folk Remedies? Small Prescriptions?” She was confused.

What kind of books were these?

What Mu Yu didn't know was that these so-called incomprehensible books were exactly what Feng Miaomiao was working so hard to find.

She had even planned to rely on these things to turn her life around. It was a pity; these books were currently out of Feng Miaomiao's reach.

After flipping through them roughly, Mu Yu's brows furrowed tightly.

These few books were all Traditional Chinese Medicine prescriptions capable of treating many illnesses, and they were filled with handwritten notes.

She was someone who had experienced the apocalypse, so she naturally knew how many national treasures humanity had lost during times of chaos.

She felt that these books would definitely be of great help to her in the future.

When she picked up the last book, her mind suddenly felt a sense of familiarity. “I... I remember now.” It seemed to have been mentioned in the plot.

One specific prescription had been highlighted: a 'Formula to Regulate the Upright, Detoxify, and Invigorate Blood' that could treat early-stage bone marrow cancer.

It was precisely because of this formula that she had connected with the male lead, getting him to protect her family.

Ultimately, she became a winner in life and reached the pinnacle of success.

Seeing the formulas recorded in the books now, Mu Yu felt that what the Mu family had lost wasn't just treasure; perhaps, it was something even more important than money.

Looking up at the high sun outside, Mu Yu decided to ask her grandparents about the origin of these books.

After tidying up and changing her clothes, Mu Yu left her room.

Her grandparents had long been up; now that something had happened in the family, the elderly's sleep had become even more restless.

“Grandpa, Grandma.” Seeing the two of them having breakfast, Mu Yu strode over and plopped down on the stool next to her grandmother.

“Take a look at when these books were passed down.” She placed the books directly on the table.

The old man glanced up at them and then lowered his head.

Grandmother Mu picked up the books. “Where did you get these?” There was reminiscence in her eyes, as well as deep pain.

Mu Yu naturally did not hide anything and told her grandmother directly, “I brought them up from downstairs.”

Hearing this, tears streamed uncontrollably from Grandmother Mu's eyes. “So they were here... so they were still preserved.”

Seeing her agitated grandmother, Mu Yu felt some regret for her impulsiveness. “Don't cry, Grandma. If you don't want to see these books, I'll just take them and burn them.” Although they were good things, she didn't know medicine, so they were useless to her, and she certainly wouldn't let them benefit the female lead.

Since her own family couldn't use them, and they only made her grandmother sad, she naturally intended to destroy them.

“No, you can't burn them!” Hearing her say she would burn the books, Grandmother Mu immediately became agitated, snatching the books from the table into her arms. “These books were left by your maternal great-grandfather.”

These books were the life's work of her eldest brother. Unfortunately, her brother had ultimately received no good reward for his kindness, because he died along with these things.

It was a sorrowful memory, and Grandfather Mu clearly did not want his wife to dwell on it.

He took the books from her arms. “Alright, since Yu'er found them, it proves these things are meant for her. Give them to her; stop looking at them.” Ever since his wife married him, she had been searching for these books, but they had vanished as if they never existed, no matter how hard she searched.

Later, everyone had given up, never expecting them to be in their own treasury.

The old lady was somewhat reluctant, perhaps frightened by Mu Yu's mention of burning them.

“Don't worry, she won't burn them,” Grandfather Mu spoke up again to soothe her.

Mu Yu understood the situation and immediately raised her hand to promise, “Grandma, I definitely won't burn them. I will make sure they are passed down continuously.” The items were good, but they were somewhat useless to her.

To treat illnesses and save people, her Wood-element ability would be very useful; she just didn't dare to use it yet.

“Really?” The old lady clearly did not believe her. “Can you truly preserve them well?” What was passed down didn't matter, as long as they were protected; these were the last mementos her eldest brother had left her.

“I promise.”

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!

(End of Chapter)