The CEO's Substitute Wife Is A Genius-Chapter 381: Dr. M’s Secret Recipe Leaked

"It was purely coincidental, grandfather was already getting better," Jiang Rou said disdainfully.

Even though she had personally witnessed Jiang Man curing the old man, she simply didn’t believe it.

When Jiang Man had everyone leave the sickroom, it had been just her and grandfather alone. Who knew how grandfather managed to get better?

Since she didn’t see it with her own eyes, she would never admit that Jiang Man’s medical skills were superior.

"The little girl is quite honest, not taking credit, which really makes me see her in a new light."

Several sisters had advised the second wife to be wary of this girl, but now she felt there was no need for caution, as the girl seemed quite sincere and naive.

As the two were speaking, they heard the servant’s voice.

"Madame, the young master and young mistress have arrived."

The second wife and her sisters had already moved on to other topics.

Hu Ming walked to the entryway and considerately bent down to pick up Chen Anna’s high-heeled shoes, placing them neatly to the side.

Chen Anna glanced at him and, hooking her arm in his, kissed him on the cheek.

The second wife glanced at them, catching this intimate moment and blushed.

"Young master and his wife are quite affectionate."

Hu Ming was the third in line in the family, but he was the eldest in his own little household.

The second wife’s friends, supporting her, didn’t call Hu Ming by his nickname but habitually referred to him as ’young master.’

"It’s just the honeymoon period, after all. Normal."

The second wife smiled continuously, gesturing for Chen Anna to come over.

Chen Anna was usually a capricious young lady, but she was obedient and docile in front of her future mother-in-law.

She walked gracefully to the group of ladies, waving her hand to greet them collectively.

"Mrs. Zhang, Mrs. Song, Mrs. Liu, long time no see."

"Long time no see."

Several madams echoed the greeting.

"Miss Chen has slimmed down quite a bit, and her skin has improved a lot too."

"People preparing to be a bride usually take care of themselves; it’s quite normal."

Speaking of care, someone turned their gaze to the medication in front of the second wife.

Was this medication for the second wife’s own use, or for her daughter-in-law?

"Mom, Anna and I are heading upstairs. We came to get something and won’t be home for dinner."

Hu Ming finished speaking and, pulling Chen Anna, departed.

"Aren’t eating dinner then?" The second wife felt a bit let down.

Her husband was busy with work and hardly ever came home for meals.

Both sons also frequently milled about, preferring to hang out in bars late into the night and seldom make it for breakfast because they just couldn’t get up.

They might manage lunch together, but often not everyone could attend.

Over the years, the second wife had grown very lonely, often eating alone.

Thus, she loved inviting friends over for company and to lighten her mood.

"We’re not, we’re having dinner with my sister," Hu Ming’s voice floated back.

"Then why not invite Manman to come over?"

The second wife raised her voice, but there was no response at the other end.

She forced a bitter smile, feeling a bit sour inside.

Jealous of her daughter-in-law, and even her niece.

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"Third brother, sister-in-law."

When Hu Ming and Chen Anna were passing through the corridor, Jiang Rou greeted them enthusiastically.

Seeing this, Mrs. Li waved her hand, "Then I won’t disturb you."

With that, she walked away.

"How come you are here?" Chen Anna’s face tightened.

She was clear about her affections and hatreds.

She had heard from Hu Ming that Jiang Rou was an adopted daughter of their aunt and uncle, who treated her even better than Manman.

Their aunt and uncle were indeed unreasonable, abandoning Manman and then picking up some mysterious child to raise!

"I’m here for your and third brother’s wedding, so I’m staying at Second Uncle’s house."

Jiang Rou blinked, her expression innocently harmless.

Upon hearing this, Chen Anna’s expression immediately soured, "Weren’t there arrangements made at a hotel? You guys should stay at the hotel."

"Why stay at a hotel when we are family? It’d be more convenient to follow Third Brother when he picks up the bride if we’re living here, staying in a hotel is so inconvenient!"

"..." Chen Anna was speechless, her mood turning sour.

She pulled Hu Ming and hurried towards the elevator.

She didn’t even have the energy to climb the stairs, as she was thoroughly infuriated!

"What’s wrong, Grandma?"

The elevator quickly reached the second floor.

Upon entering the room, Hu Ming immediately started to console her.

Chen Anna took a deep breath, "It’s nothing, I just find Jiang Rou really annoying, and I don’t want her and auntie coming to our wedding at all."

"There’s nothing we can do about that, Auntie is still Auntie, and she is her adopted daughter. Come on, marriage is such a happy occasion, don’t let insignificant people spoil your mood."

"When the time comes, tell the servants not to let them come to fetch the bride, just attending the banquet is enough, I don’t want to see them."

"Okay, as you wish."

...

That evening.

A dessert shop on Temple Street.

Jiang Man dressed casually, wearing a black tracksuit and a baseball cap.

She crossed her legs and sat in the corner of the shop playing games on her phone.

Hu Ming, Hu Hao, and Chen Anna were supposed to meet her for dinner.

They chose Temple Street, kind of like having a late-night snack.

As Jiang Man finished a game, Hu Hao came in with a few pineapple buns.

"It was so hard to buy these, I queued for half an hour."

Hu Hao handed the warm pineapple buns to Jiang Man first, "Here, little sister, you eat first. Brother and sister-in-law will be here in a few minutes."

It was very congested in Temple Street at this hour and parking was also inconvenient.

Jiang Man picked up a pineapple bun with chopsticks and took a bite, her eyes squinting in delight, "Thanks, brother."

"What are you thanking me for? Want anything else? I’ll go get it for you."

"Beef rice noodles? Your Hong Kong style beef rice noodles are really tasty, especially with that yellow chili sauce."

"Alright, I’ll go get that for you!" Hu Hao replied promptly and turned to leave.

Dressed in designer brands, strikingly handsome, he definitely stood out in this old-fashioned dessert shop.

The shop owner observed Jiang Man for a while and couldn’t help but comment in his broken Mandarin, "Your boyfriend treats you really well."

"He’s not my boyfriend, he’s my brother," Jiang Man replied with a smile to the shop owner.

Around here, people often mistakenly refer to boyfriends as ’brother.’

"What boyfriend? What brother?"

Hu Ming walked in with Chen Anna just in time to hear Jiang Man’s words.

He walked over to Jiang Man, while Chen Anna went to place their orders with the shop owner.

"The owner thought Fourth Brother was my boyfriend." Jiang Man, unconcerned, continued munching on her pineapple bun.

Hu Ming snorted, "That kid isn’t lucky enough. If he could get a wife as outstanding as you, the whole family would probably go crazy with joy."

Jiang Man just smiled slightly, not saying much.

She didn’t think she was as great as everyone said.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

"By the way, did you see the fifth brother? What did he say?" Hu Ming went straight to the point.

Jiang Man swallowed the last bite of her pineapple bun and took a sip of her mango pomelo sago drink, "He said he would come."

"He actually agreed? Sister, how did you manage that?" Hu Ming was super curious, shifted to a more comfortable position, looking all excited.

"I sent him an invitation through mail, but he threw it away right in front of the courier!"

"It was simple, I caught him when he went to visit Grandpa, and I mentioned attending your wedding, he’s too filial to refuse in front of Grandpa."

"Smart move, but I’m afraid he might agree in front of Grandpa and not show up later."

"That won’t happen, on the day of the procession, I’ll have him take care of Grandpa throughout, and he’ll bring Grandpa to the wedding."

"Brilliant!" Hu Ming couldn’t help but give a thumbs up, "Sister really knows how to play people."

Jiang Man was somewhat speechless, thinking it wasn’t as complicated as Third Brother made it out to be.

"Manman, do you do any skincare normally?" Chen Anna had finished ordering and, shifting the topic suddenly, asked.

Jiang Man shook her head, "I hardly ever wear makeup or do skincare."

"You don’t do skincare? But your skin is flawless." Chen Anna, in disbelief, reached out to pinch Jiang Man’s face.

Incredibly smooth and tender.

Oh gosh, life really isn’t fair.

Not only did Manman have a brilliant mind, but she also was blessed with natural beauty!

"The best skincare product is the natural oils your body secretes," Jiang Man said flatly.

Chen Anna’s shoulders slumped like a deflated ball, "The oils my body produces can’t save my face.

Manman, there’s a charity auction dinner the day after tomorrow, a famous lady will auction off a ’Rejuvenating Serum,’ will you go with me? I want to buy it and try."

"’Rejuvenating Serum’? What’s that?" Jiang Man wasn’t very interested.

"It’s a popular beauty serum here in the city lately," Chen Anna whispered secretively, pulling her stool closer to Jiang Man, "It’s said to be developed by Dr. M to prolong the growth of white cells or something. The formula was leaked and obtained by a foreign businessman, who made it into ’Rejuvenating Serum.’ It’s limited edition, they only make three bottles a year, each priced at 2.88 million. Because it’s so limited, you can’t even buy it if you have the money!