The proprietress is indeed somewhat vigilant towards the Chen Clan Association, particularly given Ninth Brother's notorious reputation; he's not an easy person to deal with.
But to say she's afraid of him is impossible, it's just that during this war period, she doesn't want to stir unnecessary trouble.
Upon hearing the name of the raw materials mentioned by the other party, she feels somewhat unfamiliar, and casually conducts a search, "Immunity-boosting medicine? Is Ninth Brother suspecting... that the Insect Race plans to release a virus?"
The Insect Race indeed did such things before, although that was a long time ago. They are not adept at researching viruses, yet they possess the ability to deploy them and sometimes even seize medications developed by the Human Race for their own treatment.
