Chapter 5 : A Sinister Conspiracy

• To Ding Ningqiu's surprise, she never expected that someone like Huo Jingran, who had both looks and power, the perfect male god who had captivated countless girls, had never had a woman by his side.
• If it weren't for seeing the two little buns that Cold Moon had given birth to, Ding Ningqiu would have doubted if there was something wrong with Huo Jingran, perhaps a physiological problem.
• "Butler Li, you're not lying to me, right?" Ding Ningqiu scrutinized Butler Li with a skeptical look.
• "How could I dare to deceive Madam?" Butler Li respectfully replied, "I have been serving by Young Master's side for many years, and there has never been a woman around him. It's just that six years ago, he had a night of passion with you, Madam."
• Ding Ningqiu naturally had no idea what had happened between Cold Moon and Huo Jingran that night six years ago. She only knew that they had undressed and had a passionate encounter, resulting in Cold Moon giving birth to two children. What Ding Ningqiu wanted to know were the details of that night, so as to avoid any slip-ups if Huo Jingran suddenly asked about it.
• "Butler Li, do you know what happened that night six years ago?" Ding Ningqiu cautiously inquired, "I'm asking about the cause and effect, I already know the details in between."
• Butler Li pondered briefly and then explained, "Six years ago, after the old master passed away, Young Master took over the Huo Group. Not long after, there was a wine tasting event. Young Master went to preside over it, but someone spiked his drink with a powerful aphrodisiac. As a result, Young Master had an encounter with you, who was working as a waitress at the time."
• Butler Li didn't mention the explicit details, wanting to save face for Ding Ningqiu. However, he failed to notice any discomfort on Ding Ningqiu's face.
• "After Young Master woke up, you were gone. He immediately mobilized everyone to search for you, but unfortunately, the hotel's surveillance was hacked, so there was no trace of your whereabouts." Butler Li continued.
• Ding Ningqiu suddenly realized why Huo Jingran hadn't recognized her as the woman he had spent the night with six years ago. It was likely due to the potent aphrodisiac that had clouded his judgment. Furthermore, with the missing surveillance footage, Huo Jingran had no way of knowing who he had shared that passionate night with.
• Considering that six years had passed and it was difficult to remember a woman with only a fleeting memory, Ding Ningqiu understood that Huo Jingran could only confirm her identity by checking the buttons on his shirt.
• Ding Ningqiu briefly recalled in her mind. Six years ago, their actions had failed, and they had both been demoted due to violating organizational discipline. Then, for the purpose of protection, the organization had hidden her and Cold Moon away. They had coincidentally missed the time when Huo Jingran sent people to search for them. In this way, Ding Ningqiu realized that her current success was entirely due to the right timing, favorable conditions, and the right people.
• Although she felt ecstatic inside, Ding Ningqiu didn't show any joy on her face. Instead, she wore a sorrowful expression and said softly, "In fact, that night I was very fond of Young Master Huo. But when he took advantage of me, I felt humiliated and ran away. Later, I regretted it so much. If I hadn't escaped, Young Master Huo and I wouldn't have missed each other for six long years."
• Seeing Ding Ningqiu feeling sad, Butler Li couldn't help but console her, "Madam, there's no need to be sorrowful. Now, fate has brought you and Young Master together again. Perhaps it's destiny at work."
• Butler Li's words awakened Ding Ningqiu, making her feel uneasy once again.
• The fact that she could be mistaken by Huo Jingran as the woman he had spent the night with six years ago was even more unlikely than winning the lottery. Yet, it had actually happened. Ding Ningqiu couldn't help but worry if one day in the future, Huo Jingran would accidentally encounter Cold Moon.
• Would he recognize Cold Moon as the woman he had shared that passionate night with at the moment their gazes met?
• The more Ding Ningqiu thought about it, the more fearful she became. If she wanted to be worry-free as Huo's wife, she had to get rid of Cold Moon and those two little buns.
• Although she had watched Xiaoting and Xiaohan grow up and they often called her "Aunt Ningqiu," Ding Ningqiu knew what she should do when it came to matters of right and wrong. She shouldn't be bound by emotions.
• "Butler Li, what happened afterwards? Did you find out who drugged Young Master Huo?" Ding Ningqiu asked.
• Butler Li shook his head slowly, sighed, and said, "Those people came prepared. They hacked into the hotel's surveillance system, so we still haven't found out who did it."
• Ding Ningqiu's eyes lit up, and a dirty and sinister plan began to take shape in her mind.
• "I think I know who it is," Ding Ningqiu said.
• Upon receiving a call from Butler Li, Huo Jingran immediately had the driver take him back to the villa.
• Ding Ningqiu changed into a beautiful black backless short skirt, revealing her enchanting long legs and smooth, white back. Under the illumination of the chandelier, she looked fair and exquisite.
• When Huo Jingran returned, he walked briskly towards Ding Ningqiu, his gaze fixed on her. "You said you know who drugged me six years ago?"
• Ding Ningqiu nodded and calmly picked up a bottle of red wine, pouring it into two tall glasses on the table.
• But Huo Jingran, who was impatient, had no patience to appreciate Ding Ningqiu's beauty or her slow pouring. He grabbed her wrist and said in a deep voice, "Tell me quickly, who dared to drug me?"
• "Honey, you're hurting me," Ding Ningqiu frowned slightly.
• Realizing that he had been too impulsive, Huo Jingran quickly let go of her hand, but his tone remained low. "Tell me quickly, who dared to drug me?"
• "Honey, if I tell you who drugged you, what will you do to that person?" Ding Ningqiu asked tentatively.
• "I will make sure they never breathe another breath of air." Huo Jingran's face turned dark, his expression clearly showing his anger.
• Ding Ningqiu was satisfied with Huo Jingran's response. This was exactly what she wanted.
• She took a step forward and proactively held Huo Jingran, pressing her 36E breasts against his arm, her voice becoming more coquettish. "Honey, calm down first. How can you be in good health if you get too angry? Although I don't know why that person sneaked into your room and drugged you, I believe they must have had ulterior motives. No matter what, we can't let her go easily. She must pay the most painful price!"
• "Now that you know who drugged me, stop playing games and tell me." Huo Jingran said coldly.
• "Alright, alright, I'll tell you." Ding Ningqiu withdrew her hand and took out a blurry photo of Cold Moon from her bag, handing it to Huo Jingran. "Here, it's this woman."