You Choose an Adopted Son, I Choose Madness - Chapter 47:

Chapter 47: Liu Yanan’s Brother, the Diseased One

Two days later, Su Chen received an update from the police.

As expected, the so-called “blessed water” that the fake Daoist had tried to make him drink was indeed harmful.

That drug could cause irreversible nerve damage, making the victim’s thinking sluggish and their movements slow. Simply put, whoever took it would become noticeably dull compared to ordinary people.

However, what disappointed Su Chen was that Liu Yanan had already taken care of everything.

The police informed him that Liu Yanan had merely asked the fake Daoist to create protective charms and had no idea he was trying to drug Su Chen.

In other words, she had been “deceived” and was simply a victim.

So, in the end, Liu Yanan got away completely unscathed.

Still, she didn’t escape without some consequences.

Inevitably, Su Zhenxing also found out about the incident.

Although he was furious that Liu Yanan had tried to drug Su Chen, he believed that family scandals should not be aired in public.

He had no intention of investigating further.

But as an excuse for his anger, he left the Su family villa and stayed at one of his other properties for a few days.

Of course, both he and Liu Yanan knew the real reason—he simply couldn’t stand the lingering stench on her after the “golden water” incident.

This made Liu Yanan hate Su Chen even more.

By Saturday morning, preparations for the Su family’s business gathering were underway, scheduled to begin at 3 p.m.

Su Zhenxing had no choice but to return to the Su family villa.

However, he kept his distance from Liu Yanan, feeling as if there was still a faint odor clinging to her.

Every time he got too close, his stomach churned, and he had to resist the urge to gag.

Liu Yanan, knowing exactly why, became even more furious.

Just then, a man in his late thirties swaggered into the Su family villa, his eyes sunken and surrounded by dark circles.

With a playful grin, he loudly called out, “Sister!”

It was none other than Liu Yanan’s younger brother, Liu Zhaoran.

Liu Zhaoran greeted his sister and brother-in-law enthusiastically, then warmly hugged Su Mu and patted Su Lili and Su Qiqi on their shoulders.

Liu Yanan was delighted.

Although her younger brother had no real achievements, he was exceptionally obedient to her.

In the past, she had only hinted that she disliked Su Chen—

And Liu Zhaoran had immediately used his position as an uncle to make things difficult for Su Chen, even beating him once.

Back then, Liu Yanan had stepped in to stop it.

Now, she regretted it deeply.

She should have let her brother beat Su Chen half to death.

If she had, she wouldn’t be dealing with so much trouble from him now!

Speak of the devil, and he shall appear—

Su Chen was coming downstairs.

The moment Liu Zhaoran spotted him, his brows furrowed in displeasure.

He instinctively scolded, “Su Chen, you little brat! Don’t you know how to greet your elders properly?”

“Were you raised in an orphanage or something? No manners at all!”

“Looks like someone needs to teach you some respect!”

Su Zhenxing frowned but remained silent.

After all, it was customary for juniors to greet their elders.

And while Liu Zhaoran clearly didn’t like Su Chen, he didn’t seem to be crossing the line too much.

Liu Yanan, on the other hand, was overjoyed.

She hadn’t even said a word, yet her brother had already jumped in to teach Su Chen a lesson.

What a good brother!

Su Lili, Su Qiqi, and Su Mu were all thrilled.

A fight! A beating!

Someone was finally putting Su Chen in his place!

Su Chen paused for a moment, then smiled and walked toward Liu Zhaoran.

This man was no good.

In his previous life, Liu Zhaoran had always been Liu Yanan’s loyal dog.

Knowing that Liu Yanan disliked Su Chen, he would beat and scold him at every opportunity.

After Su Qiqi framed Su Chen as a thief, Liu Zhaoran had even used his authority as an elder to physically punish him repeatedly.

Later, Liu Zhaoran’s reckless lifestyle caught up with him.

He contracted a disgusting disease and died from it.

Su Chen had never even had the chance to settle the score with him—

Yet here he was, throwing himself right into Su Chen’s hands.

A diseased man like him dared to act tough?

Su Chen was quite pleased.

Disgusting, yes, but he wouldn’t let this opportunity slip away.

Still smiling, Su Chen nodded and continued walking toward Liu Zhaoran.

Liu Zhaoran sneered.

The little brat finally understood his place.

He knew he was about to get beaten, so he was coming over to save Liu Zhaoran the trouble of moving.

That was smart of him.

Liu Zhaoran wasn’t feeling too energetic these days due to his illness—

So he decided that today, in honor of Su Chen’s “obedience,” he’d go easy on him.

Just as Su Chen reached a step away from Liu Zhaoran, he suddenly stumbled as if he had tripped over something.

His body lunged forward—

Directly toward Liu Zhaoran!

Liu Zhaoran was startled.

He hadn’t even hit Su Chen yet!

Was Su Chen trying to fake an injury and frame him?!

But after checking the direction Su Chen was falling, Liu Zhaoran relaxed.

He was still a bit of a distance away—

So Su Chen wouldn’t be able to pin this on him.

Liu Zhaoran remained still.

Good.

That was exactly what Su Chen wanted!

If Liu Zhaoran didn’t move, Su Chen could carry out his plan perfectly.

As Su Chen fell, his hands flailed around as if trying to grab onto something to break his fall.

And what did his hands catch?

Liu Zhaoran’s pants.

Gripping them tightly, Su Chen dragged them down as he tumbled.

With the force of gravity on his side, Liu Zhaoran’s pants were yanked straight down.

At that moment—

A rancid stench erupted from Liu Zhaoran’s body, spreading through the air.

Everyone in the Su family, seated or standing nearby, was instantly assaulted by the overwhelming odor.

They held their breath.

What was that smell?!

So foul!

As the source of the stench became clear—

Several of them screamed in horror.

Rotting filth!

My eyes!

Absolutely revolting!

Right before them was Liu Zhaoran’s exposed lower body.

And it was horrifying.

His diseased, festering skin was on full display!

Liu Zhaoran only felt a sudden chill below—

Then, he saw the horrified stares of the Su family.

A second later, they recoiled in disgust, running away from him as fast as possible.

Especially Su Lili, Su Qiqi, and Su Mu, who had all touched Liu Zhaoran earlier.

They bolted for the disinfectant at the door, scrubbing their hands frantically.

Su Mu even sprayed his entire body with disinfectant.

After all, he had hugged Liu Zhaoran just moments ago.

Seeing this, Su Lili and Su Qiqi panicked.

Even though Liu Zhaoran had only patted their shoulders, who knew what he had touched beforehand?!

Better safe than sorry!

They, too, began dousing themselves in disinfectant.

The more they thought about it, the more nauseous they felt.

Meanwhile, Liu Zhaoran’s face twisted in horror.

He looked down at himself.

His disease-ridden, festering lower body—

Fully exposed for all to see.

“Aaaahhhhhh!”

Liu Zhaoran shrieked in terror.

He had no shame, but even he wasn’t shameless enough to expose himself in public—

Especially not in front of his own relatives!

Panicked, he fled behind the couch, hiding himself.

But the damage was done.

The moment he moved, more people got an eyeful.

And their nausea worsened.