Chapter 1612 - 1626: Something Strange

Chapter 1612: Chapter 1626: Something Strange

People beneath the eaves cannot choose but lower their heads. That night on the West Peak, although I made a comeback against Huizhi, the price I paid was considerable. First, the aftereffects of risking the use of the Diamond Sutra’s White Qi are completely unpredictable. Heaven knows when it might suddenly strike, bringing unexpected troubles. Second, my power is far weaker than before, having used external force to forcibly erupt, leaving my meridians severely damaged. It will probably take several days to even regain the ability to move.

"Ha, you still remember I’m your boss?"

Sophie stuck a fruit knife in an apple, gave him a big dismissive eye roll, and said in annoyance, "Taking time off without notice, disappearing without a trace, not answering phone calls, sometimes I really wonder if what I’ve hired is a bodyguard or a Bodhisattva. Really, is there anyone more lacking in professional ethics than you?"

"Alas! At this point, it seems I cannot keep it a secret any longer."

Lin Mu’s expression changed, sighing with profound melancholy, "To be honest, I’ve been in this world for four hundred years now. After witnessing the transformation of the ages and historical changes, I thought I could look beyond everything, living freely alone, waiting for the day I return to my planet. Yet, unexpectedly, with greater power comes greater responsibility. By coincidence, I’ve been drawn into a world-shaking conspiracy, unknowingly taking on the role of maintaining world peace. Feifei, once upon a time, I wanted to be by your side, watching the sunrise and sunset together, enjoying romantic cherry blossoms, but as Superman, I am helpless in this."

Sophie pursed her lips and interrupted his heartfelt monologue with the words ’nonsense.’

"What, you don’t believe me?" Lin Mu fake-wiped his tears, grabbing Sophie’s hand.

"Believe you, you big-headed ghost."

The beautiful CEO pulled her hand back in disgust, wiping it with a tissue for a while, angered as she said, "You’re not much to look at, but your skill at tricking girls is something. Ling Xiaoqiao is so young, how can you stoop to this, Lin Mu? It’s despicable."

"No, what did I stoop to? How am I despicable now?" Lin Mu protested unhappily.

"Stop pretending, Xiao Xiao told me everything."

Sophie coldly laughed, crossed her arms with an all-knowing expression that made Lin Muchen’s heart skip a beat, thinking: Darn it, that girl didn’t hold her tongue, did she really tell all? The West Mountain incident doesn’t matter, but that time at the hotel, I truly did nothing wrong! If she blurts it out, I’ll be branded in Sophie’s eyes as a pervert, a rogue, a criminal...

Thinking is one thing, but on the surface, Lin Mu remained quite calm, "Come on, if you’re upright, don’t be afraid of shadows. Xiao Xiao and I are just regular friends, quite innocent. At most, I regard her as a little sister, where is there a hint of ulterior motives? It’s fine to talk nonsense here, but outside, you must never say such things, ruining a girl’s reputation is not good at all."

"Really, just regular friends?"

Sophie furrowed her brows. To be honest, she didn’t like Ling Xiaoqiao much. Their first meeting left a poor impression on Sophie due to Ling Xiaoqiao’s ’shameless’ little punk attire. Based on certain female perspectives, the CEO really didn’t want her bodyguard involved with such a punk, leading to that previous probing.

"What if otherwise?"

At this moment, Ling Xiaoqiao stepped through the door. She glanced at Lin Mu, her eyes full of resentment, sorrow, and pain, but soon, it transformed into indifference. "CEO, I happened to pass by and saw him injured and unconscious. Based on moral principles of the martial world, I kindly took him to the hospital, please do not speculate wildly about our relationship, okay?"

"Uh." Sophie’s face flushed slightly, Ling Xiaoqiao’s words made her feel like the aggrieved wife discovering her husband’s affair, exceedingly awkward.

"Since you’re here, my presence is unnecessary. Goodbye, not seeing you off!"

Ling Xiaoqiao snorted, flicked her hair, and left the ward. Only after walking along the corridor to a deserted corner did she yield to her bottled-up grievance, tears cascading down. "Sister, in your eyes, am I really just a sister? Damn you, Lin Mu, I hate you to death..."

In the hospital room, Lin Mu shook his head, sorting out his complex feelings, saying in annoyance, "See what you’ve done, made her leave angry. Are you happy now?"

"I... I was just asking casually, who knew she had such a fiery temper?"

Sophie murmured, lowering her eyes ashamedly, "Should I go get her back?"

"No need, whenever you see Xiao Xiao, your gaze is like a wolf’s. Bringing her back will just lead to another argument."

Lin Mu pushed aside the idea before Sophie could speak, asking, "How long was I unconscious?"

"A day and two nights. If I hadn’t tracked your credit card spending, I wouldn’t have found you here."

Speaking of this, the beautiful CEO muttered a few complaints about Ling Xiaoqiao, then furrowed her brows, questioning, "Who did you encounter, the Life-taking Ghost King? How did you suffer such injuries! The doctor said if that wound was half an inch off, you would have..."

"The Life-taking Ghost King is gone, the trail is temporarily interrupted, no idea who’s messing around in the background. As for the person who injured me, sigh, let’s not discuss it." Lin Mu sighed, switched topics, stating, "By the way, how’s the highway project negotiation going?"

"Preliminary cooperation plans have been agreed upon, but specific implementation requires Young Master Fang to return from the provincial capital. After all, it’s a large project, requiring several companies to jointly invest, prepare procedures, and go through the bidding process."

Although Sophie talked about the highway, her expression towards Lin Mu showed evident gratitude.

The thing is, although Lin Mu didn’t attend the feast that night, Young Master Fang, eager to have women from all over the world, did not neglect his convenient ’mentor’s wife.’ Drafting the cooperation plan showed obvious favor and protection for Su’s Great Enterprise, even the blind could see it. The other bosses could only be frustrated, as there was no alternative. Ultimately, this project was a large, profitable pie, with no way to lose money, merely a matter of how much profit. To irritate Young Master Fang’s prestige due to temporary sentiments would definitely be akin to losing both the wife and the army.

"You’re so busy yet came to see me, isn’t it inappropriate?" Seeing the beautiful CEO talking on and on, Lin Mu quickly interrupted, "How about you go back and send a couple of company beauties over to accompany me?"

"No problem, the company doesn’t have major issues recently, Sister Nan is there, it’s okay. As for the bed companion beauties..."

Sophie flirtatiously tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, then, under Lin Mu’s shocked gaze, pulled out a massive suitcase as if performing a magic trick, smiling sweetly, "How about me?"

Strange, there’s definitely something strange going on here.