《The Real Rich Daughter Who Was Replaced》 Chapter 1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The wind was blowing heavily at night. Bang! Bang! Bang! Three ear-piercing gunshots broke the silence of the night. Bai Su stopped in her tracks vigilantly and looked around cautiously. She had always been cautious and sensitive, not to mention that the gunshots were too sudden. The sound of the gunshot was crisp and short, so it should be a Browning Hi-Power pistol. This kind of pistol wasn¡¯t common in City A. Usually, only terrorists who had armed conflicts would have it. Bai Su looked for the source of the sound and saw four to five tall and sturdy men in black fighting a man in white from afar. Although the man in white was very skilled, he couldn¡¯t fight against them singlehandedly. He was forced to retreat step by step. He had no choice but to climb over the railing and fall into the river! The men in black were still unwilling to let him go. They raised their guns and fired at the river! Swoosh. Bai Su held a few self-made boomerangs in her hand and threw them calmly at the men in black! The boomerangs sliced through their necks with great precision and blood immediately flowed! The few of them clutched their necks in pain and knelt on the ground. Bai Su moved her wrists, and there was still killing intent in her eyes. She was not only a top student in the design department of Beso University, but she was also an outstanding sharpshooter. But few people knew about this past, and Bai Su had never mentioned it to anyone. The men in black looked at Bai Su in a daze. They didn¡¯t expect her to be a little girl. Unfortunately, their necks were injured and they were unable to move. They could only watch as Bai Su approached. Bai Su took a few steps forward and came to the riverside. Just now, the man in white had been forced to jump into the river. After that, they shot at the river several times. His condition was probably very bad. Bai Su jumped over the railing and jumped into the water! She searched in the water for a long time before dragging the unconscious man to the shore. The sky was gloomy. There was no moon, and there were no streetlights around. She couldn¡¯t see his face clearly. The man choked on the water and fell unconscious. He laid on the ground without moving. Bai Su frowned. His condition was very bad, and he might die at any moment. She laid the man flat on the ground and skillfully performed artificial respiration. As an outstanding marksman, she had undergone professional emergency training before. Bai Su pressed the man¡¯s chest hard and counted. She then kissed his lips and blew into them! But his lips were not as cold as those of ordinary people who had fallen into the water. They were actually very warm. Bai Su didn¡¯t have time to dwell on it. She repeated her actions a few more times. Finally, he spat out a few mouthfuls of water and coughed violently! Bai Su breathed a sigh of relief and sat on the ground weakly while panting. Mu Chen laid on the ground with his mind in a mess. He felt baffled. Why was the breath he let out hot? His heart was also racing. All he could hear was a woman¡¯s uneven breathing! He, who had always had good self-control, suddenly sat up and pounced on Bai Su, who was still panting at the side. Before Bai Su could react, the man¡¯s hot lips were pressed tightly against hers! He even pried open her teeth and kept deepening the kiss. Bai Su realized that something was wrong, but it was too late. Mu Chen was like a trapped beast that had lost its mind. He pressed down on her body fiercely. His body emitted an unusual heat that was accompanied by heavy panting. Bai Su bit her lip. There was something wrong with him. It seemed like he had been drugged¡­ The man was extraordinarily strong. All of Bai Su¡¯s struggles were futile. However, he was like a crazy criminal as he ravaged her body. His scorching kisses landed on her lips, shoulders, and arms. He wasn¡¯t satisfied with this and wanted more. Bai Su felt extremely regretful and blamed herself for being a busybody. She had actually screwed herself over. After an unknown amount of time, Mu Chen stopped what he was doing. He knew how ridiculous he was acting, but the drug was too strong and he couldn¡¯t control himself. He frowned and used the last bit of rationality he had to press his thin lips to Bai Su¡¯s ear. His voice was gentle. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll marry you¡­¡± He had always been a man of his word. What he said was a promise that he would fulfill for the rest of his life. With that, he fainted. Bai Su heard him clearly, but she didn¡¯t take his words seriously. She quickly pushed him away, got up awkwardly, and put on her clothes. She had never been so panicked before, and her mind was blank. Her virginity was gone just like that? Bai Su was so angry that her entire body was trembling. She gripped the dart in her hand tightly and looked at Mu Chen, who was lying on the ground, with killing intent filling her eyes. She could easily take his life so that he would never see the sun tomorrow. Who let him repay kindness with ingratitude?! Bai Su stared at the man for a long time but still kept the dart. He was also drugged and had no choice. She would just endure it. She cursed softly and staggered away from the scene. After this incident, she definitely couldn¡¯t go back to the orphanage. She could only go back the way she came. But what Bai Su didn¡¯t know was that what happened just now was seen clearly by another person. Chapter 2 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Three days later, at the Civil Affairs Bureau. Mu Chen¡¯s brows were tightly furrowed as he glanced at the woman standing beside him. The woman was in her early twenties. She had an especially cute youthful face and there was a smile on the corner of her lips. She was the type that was extremely attractive. But she would only give him a headache. After Bai Su signed her name, she stopped at the mate section and looked at Mu Chen with an embarrassed smile. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I forgot your name.¡± Mu Chen stared at her unhappily. Before he could flare up, the staff at the side was shocked. They were here to get married. How could she not know her husband¡¯s name? Could he have been cheated into marriage? But he was handsome, tall, and well-dressed. He exuded a noble aura. She also wanted to be cheated into marriage! Mu Chen snorted. Bai Su must have done it on purpose. Who in City A didn¡¯t know about him, Mu Chen? The Mu Group he controlled was involved in finance, mobile payment, real estate, entertainment, and other aspects. It was definitely the leading company in City A. His personal photo had also appeared on the cover pages of various magazines many times. The number of ladies and socialites who wanted to marry him could line up from the streets to the ends of the alleys. How could Bai Su not know? Furthermore, she had deliberately gotten close to him for her shady purpose. Mu Chen snatched the pen from Bai Su¡¯s hand and wrote his name down. Then, they took photos, stamped, and registered their marriage. Everything was done step by step. Just as they left the Civil Affairs Bureau, Bai Su asked Mu Chen, ¡°When can we get a divorce?¡± ¡°Grandma¡¯s condition is very unstable now. The doctor said that she can only live for a month.¡± Mu Chen let out a sigh. He was the one who was forced to get married. How could she have the nerve to ask for divorce first? Last month, she accidentally saved an old lady who had gotten into a car accident. Although the old lady was sent to the hospital and survived, she was also diagnosed with advanced lung cancer and would die not long after. The old lady¡¯s only wish was to see her grandson get married. She even took a liking to Bai Su and asked her to be her granddaughter-in-law. When Bai Su found Mu Chen, she wanted to discuss if there were any other methods. But who knew that the other party would just decide to marry her and even give her a condition that she couldn¡¯t refuse? ¡°You said before that a fake marriage would definitely give you away and be discovered by your grandma. We¡¯re already married now and we¡¯ve collected our marriage certificates. Please fulfill your previous promise and transfer a million to my bank card.¡± Mu Chen snorted. She was indeed scheming and had ulterior motives. Although a million was nothing to him, when he thought of how she saved his grandmother for money, but kept her in the dark and forced him to marry her, Mu Chen felt extremely upset. He had grown up with his grandmother. If it wasn¡¯t for his beloved grandmother, how could he be manipulated by such a woman?! Bai Su let out a sigh. Seeing that Mu Chen was slightly absent-minded, she extended her hand and waved it in front of him. ¡°Of course I want Grandma to live a long life, but we have a fake marriage after all. It will eventually come to an end. Aren¡¯t you very powerful? I hope you can use your abilities to eliminate the traces of us ever getting married. When I marry in the future, I don¡¯t want people to think it¡¯s my second marriage.¡± Mu Chen gnashed his teeth in hatred. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I want to eliminate traces of this matter more than you do.¡± ¡°Then it¡¯s settled.¡± Bai Su smiled and waved her hand at Mu Chen. ¡°It¡¯s getting late. I¡¯ll go back first. Remember to send the money over quickly.¡± She was indeed only thinking about money. ¡°So, you saved my grandma for money?¡± Mu Chen looked at Bai Su¡¯s back as she left and his voice was as cold as ice. Bai Su stopped in her tracks with a hesitant expression. Why would he think that? But since she couldn¡¯t explain it in a few words, she couldn¡¯t be bothered to explain it to Mu Chen. She waved her hand dismissively. ¡°If you think that, so be it.¡± Mu Chen was extremely angry and sat in the car dejectedly. Liu Qiang, who was driving, turned around and glanced at him. He thought to himself that Young Master Gu seemed to be in a very bad mood today. ¡°How¡¯s the investigation going?¡± ¡°Young Master Mu, there¡¯s some progress in the matter. The people who attacked you that day were people from the Hua Corporation. They had a direct conflict of interest with us. We also went to the scene to take a look. There were very unusual signs of fighting there. Moreover, it was said that the few people sent by the Hua Corporation were all seriously injured and hospitalized. It seemed like something happened after that, so they didn¡¯t continue to pursue you.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Mu Chen raised his brows. He never thought that there would be such a turn of events. ¡°Go and investigate again. You must find out why those people were heavily injured and who did it.¡± He didn¡¯t believe in coincidences. That person wouldn¡¯t have coincidentally appeared at that time. ¡°Okay.¡± Liu Qiang nodded. ¡°This is Bai Su¡¯s information. You asked me to check it thoroughly before. I found out that she was brought back by the orphanage¡¯s director when she was very young and had been raised in the orphanage. She is a fourth year university student with outstanding grades. She is still a student, but has already joined Professor Guan¡¯s team. She was the only undergraduate¡­¡± With a cold expression, Mu Chen listened quietly and kindly reminded Liu Qiang, ¡°This is not what I want to hear.¡± Liu Qiang hesitated. ¡°Miss Bai¡¯s resume has a three-year gap. No matter what, I can¡¯t find any clues.¡± An amused look appeared on Mu Chen¡¯s face as he nodded his head with interest. ¡°That¡¯s what I want to know.¡± Chapter 3 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Mu Group, in the reception room on the first floor. Yun Jin was wearing her most formal clothes. She sat on the chair nervously, and her thin and voluminous eyelashes fluttered. She was as cute as a doll. The men and women who passed by would glance at her from time to time and guess why she was there. They heard that she was here to find Mu Chen and wondered if she would see him today. Every day, there would be all sorts of women coming to find Mu Chen. Most of them were rejected and didn¡¯t even get to see Mu Chen. ¡°Miss Yun, you should go back. Young Master Mu is still in a meeting.¡± Liu Qiang walked in and dismissed Yun Jin like he was dismissing the women in the past. ¡°Please tell Young Master Mu that five days ago, late at night, under Ganjiang Bridge.¡± Liu Qiang looked at Yun Jin in disbelief and immediately invited her to sit down before running to find Mu Chen. Yun Jin exhaled and sat down again. She was the same as Bai Su. They grew up in the same orphanage and their relationship was very strained. Yun Jin schemed against Bai Su openly and covertly. She purposely hid the camera on Bai Su and recorded the complete scene of what happened between Bai Su and Mu Chen under the bridge. She wanted to publicize this video and ruin Bai Su¡¯s reputation at first. After seeing through the man, Yun Jin had another plan. The man was Mu Chen. Everyone in City A knew him. He was young, handsome, and rich. He was the love of all the women in the city. She carefully watched the recording a few times. Bai Su left in anger, so she probably didn¡¯t know Mu Chen. Furthermore, there wasn¡¯t even a street lamp in the surroundings, so it was impossible for there to be a second person. Yun Jin decided to give it a try and pretend that he saved Mu Chen and was raped by him. Although it was partly a gamble, if it worked, she might go from rags to riches! She was both looking forward to it and feeling nervous. Mu Chen quickly arrived. Although his mind was a mess at that time, he was aware of what had happened at that time. He remembered that someone had saved him, and under the influence of drugs, he raped that person! He also remembered his promise to marry her and be responsible for her. Yun Jin bit her lips and looked at Mu Chen pitifully. ¡°Young Master Mu, I should have pretended that nothing happened that night. But it was my first time after all. I also summoned a lot of courage to come here.¡± Yun Jin said it very vaguely, but at the same time, she was hinting at something. Mu Chen frowned slightly. He recalled the long and sweet kiss that night. The woman¡¯s lips were exceptionally soft. There was also a faint fragrance on her body that was irresistible to him. He then looked at Yun Jin. Yun Jin was very beautiful. She looked gentle and pleasant. Her wavy dark brown hair was like a doll¡¯s and she was very cute. Her eyes were crystal-clear and she looked very fragile, as if she would break into a few pieces if she used the slightest strength. ¡°You were the one who saved me?¡± There was no problem with the time and place, but Mu Chen was somewhat uncertain. In his memory, that woman had been struggling. Her eyes were sharper and more unique, like those of a wild cat. Yun Jin nodded. ¡°You fell into the water. I dragged you up and performed artificial respiration on you. After you regained consciousness¡­¡± Yun Jin didn¡¯t continue. She wanted to say something but hesitated. Mu Chen fell into deep thought. He was first drugged and then ambushed. If he hadn¡¯t met that woman, he would have died. Although the woman in front of him was different from what he had imagined, it was dark that night and the wind was strong. She remembered all the details, so she must have been the one who saved him. He still remembered his promise back then. He would be responsible and marry her, although he was not interested in the gentle and weak woman in front of him now. ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± ¡°I¡¯m Yun Jin, a fourth year student of Beso University.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll take responsibility for that matter. I just need some time. I¡¯ll contact you after I settle the matter at hand.¡± Mu Chen took out a pen and paper and wrote down his phone number before passing it to Yun Jin. ¡°If you need anything during this period, call me.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t mean that. You don¡¯t have to be responsible for me. I came here because the orphanage¡¯s funds are running low. I wanted to ask you for help, or else those children will be displaced. I can give you a loan receipt. I¡¯ll definitely pay it back.¡± Yun Jin shook his head repeatedly, but there was a smug smile on her lips. ¡°This is a check for a million. Take it first.¡± Mu Chen wrote a check. ¡°It¡¯s nothing. You don¡¯t have to take it to heart. I won¡¯t go back on my word about what I promised you.¡± She was very kind and was different from Bai Su, who was obsessed with money. Chapter 4 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Orphanage. Bai Su returned to the orphanage and looked at Yun Jin, who was sitting beside her. She quickly understood why the director asked her to come back. She and Yun Jin entered the orphanage almost at the same time. The two of them were of the same age, and their height and appearance were somewhat similar. So every time someone came to find their kids, the director would call them along as a comparison. Unfortunately, there were many people over the years, but none of them were her biological parents. Bai Su gradually lost hope in this. Didn¡¯t she survive without her parents? However, she and Yun Jin were really fated. Not only were they adopted by the same orphanage, but even their universities were the same. Even their majors were the same. Wang Ying returned to the office and saw that both of them had arrived, so she smiled at them. ¡°I finally got you both here. The client is very cautious this time. After looking at your information, he wants to test your DNA. Please give me a few hairs or nails.¡± Bai Su did not think too much about it. It was not a bad thing for the orphanage to have her DNA. This way, if anyone came to find her next time, they could compare their DNA directly. She would not have to make a trip herself and would have to accept a disappointing outcome. Bai Su and Yun Jin prepared their hair and their family¡¯s crumbs respectively and placed them in the two paper bags the director gave them. Wang Ying carefully put it away and placed it in a drawer at the side. ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll get going.¡± Bai Su stood up. She had just returned from the hospital and still had to go back to pack her luggage. She had already promised Mu Chen that she would move over tonight. ¡°Got it.¡± Wang Ying didn¡¯t ask her to stay either. As soon as Bai Su left, Yun Jin went to Wang Ying and massaged her shoulders while winking curiously. ¡°Director, the client is so mysterious this time. It¡¯s so complicated.¡± Previously, most of the clients only looked at their information and didn¡¯t test DNA. Yun Jin was curious and paid more attention. ¡°You¡¯re such a curious girl.¡± Wang Ying smiled and shook her head. She was very good to every child in the orphanage. She treated them like her biological children and doted on them. ¡°But the client this time has a powerful background. Have you heard of the Lan family?¡± Yun Jin widened her eyes and gasped. The Lan family who had served in the military for generations? The Mu family was rich and the Lan family had power. They were both famous in City A, especially the old master of the Lan family. He was the number one general in the empire. He was powerful and had outstanding military achievements. A daughter of such a family had undoubtedly grown up with a golden spoon in her mouth. ¡°If the missing girl from the Lan family is still alive, she should be around your age. I hope the DNA comparison will have a good result. I heard that there¡¯s a silver pendant as a keepsake, but neither you nor Bai Su have it. It¡¯s better to test the DNA.¡± A silver pendant? Yun Jin¡¯s heart raced and she swallowed hard. Bai Su had a silver pendant. It was a design of a dolphin and was especially beautiful. She was so jealous of Bai Su that when Bai Su took a shower, she secretly stole it and hid it. After Bai Su took a shower, she realized that the pendant was gone. She searched for a long time but couldn¡¯t find it, so she had to give up. So, could Bai Su be the Lan family¡¯s daughter? Yun Jin was shocked by her own thoughts. So Bai Su¡¯s marksmanship was outstanding, and she could even be ranked as a professional sharpshooter after a short period of training. Was it because she had inherited the bloodline of the Lan family¡¯s soldiers? Yun Jin was even more jealous. Why was Bai Su so lucky? First, she met Mu Chen, and now, she was going to become the Lan family¡¯s princess? No, she was the lucky one. Yun Jin¡¯s eyes darted around and she deliberately pursed her lips before looking at Wang Ying weakly. ¡°Compared to finding my biological parents, I want to stay in the orphanage for the rest of my life. I¡¯ll stay with you, Director. I won¡¯t go anywhere.¡± She laid on Wang Ying¡¯s shoulder as she whined obediently and pitifully. Wang Ying smiled and shook her head. She tapped the tip of Yun Jin¡¯s nose. ¡°You¡¯re such a sweet talker. Tell me, what do you want to eat now? I¡¯ll make it for you.¡± ¡°I want to eat pork.¡± Wang Ying got up and went to cook for Yun Jin. While she was away, Yun Jin took the opportunity to take out the paper bag in the drawer and exchange Bai Su¡¯s hair and nails with hers. She wanted to take everything from Bai Su. She wanted money and power. After Yun Jin was done, she returned to the sofa and sat down with composure. She didn¡¯t forget to pour herself a glass of warm water, then obediently waited for Wang Ying to return. Chapter 5 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Bai Su dragged her heavy luggage and walked along the mountain road while panting. From time to time, she stopped and looked at the navigation on her phone. Would anyone really build their house on the mountainside? If she had known earlier, she would have listened to Mu Chen¡¯s suggestion and gotten the chauffeur to pick her up. This trip down the mountain road was enough suffering. But since she promised Mu Chen that she would fake their marriage, she would put on a show and move to his house to act in front of Old Madam Mu. She was finally there. In front of her, there was a villa that couldn¡¯t be more grandiose. Perhaps it was more appropriate to describe it as a castle. The main body of the building had a Baroch architectural style. Other than the ingenious buildings, the greenery was very beautiful as well. The scenery was too much for Bai Su to take in, and she couldn¡¯t stop smiling. She didn¡¯t know how long she had been walking for, but she finally made it to the main house. Butler Lin had been waiting at the door for a while. When he saw her coming, he bowed respectfully to her and made a ¡°please¡± gesture. He then took the luggage from her hand and even called her ¡°Young Madam.¡± Unfortunately, Bai Su could still see the deep disdain in his eyes. She followed Butler Lin into the house. The interior was extremely luxurious, and even the walls were covered in marble. Rong Xiu was wearing the latest Haute Couture. She looked at Bai Su with disdain. Bai Su was wearing a cheap-looking white T-shirt and casual jeans. Although she looked clean, she looked like a poor girl who had walked out of a slum. ¡°Butler Lin, you brought home such a poor person?¡± Butler Lin didn¡¯t know how to react. He explained to Rong Xiu awkwardly, ¡°Madam, this is the Young Madam that Young Master likes. She has already married him and will be living in the villa in the future.¡± ¡°What did you say? She¡¯s my brother¡¯s wife?¡± A crisp female voice sounded, and she saw a beautiful young girl in her early twenties standing on the stairs. She was wearing a white dress, and she looked like a princess from a fairy tale. Unfortunately, her words were very vicious. ¡°Bai Su? How can you be my older brother¡¯s wife? A beggar like you isn¡¯t worthy of the Mu family!¡± Mu Xing was also studying at Beso University and was in the same grade as Bai Su. She watched as Bai Su won the top scholarship and became a prominent figure in the school. She even got selected to join Professor Cheng¡¯s laboratory team with outstanding results. Even though she was still a student, the other party had already requested that she join. Even the Mu family, which was the largest investor, rejected Mu Xing after she submitted her resume again and again. She hated the outstanding Bai Su. Bai Su didn¡¯t expect to see Mu Xing, nor did she know that she was Mu Chen¡¯s younger sister. ¡°No, I won¡¯t allow her to be my sister-in-law!¡± Mu Xing was already very dissatisfied with Bai Su. When she thought about how she was going to be her sister-in-law now, and that she would be her senior in the future, she felt even more unhappy. Rong Xiu added fuel to the flames. ¡°That¡¯s right. Mu Chen is the most outstanding young man in City A. How can he marry such a disgraceful woman?¡± As they spoke, Mu Chen arrived. He looked at her disdainfully and his gaze swept past her calmly. Rong Xiu immediately swallowed the rest of her words. Although Mu Chen was her biological child, she was afraid of him from the bottom of her heart. Mu Chen had long since broken free from her control. ¡°The Mu family has a lot of assets. I¡¯m worried that this indecent woman will have ulterior motives and do something detrimental.¡± Rong Xiu softened her tone and sounded much more polite, but she still couldn¡¯t tolerate Bai Su. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I have signed an agreement with Mu Chen. I won¡¯t take a single cent of the Mu Family¡¯s assets.¡± Bai Su smiled as she spoke word for word. Naturally, that was aside from the one million that she and Mu Chen had agreed on, She needed a million dollars to save someone who was very important to her. Rong Xiu was stunned. She didn¡¯t expect Bai Su to be so honest. She was going to be the Mu family¡¯s young mistress. Could she really give up such a huge sum of money? ¡°Even so, that won¡¯t do. Mu Chen, have you forgotten that you have a fianc¨¦e?¡± Bai Su was stunned. Why would Mu Chen marry her if he had a fianc¨¦e? Didn¡¯t he want her to be his mistress? Mu Chen let out a soft snort and didn¡¯t take it to heart. ¡°Are you talking about the arranged marriage with the Lan family? Have they found the Lan family¡¯s daughter?¡± ¡°Not yet.¡± Rong Xiu sighed. ¡°But the engagement between the two families was set by a very prestigious elder. And I heard that the Lan family found new clues. Maybe they¡¯ll find their daughter soon. The Lan family is involved in politics, and we¡¯re involved in business. The union of the two families is perfect.¡± Chapter 6 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Let¡¯s wait for the Lan family to find their daughter first.¡± Mu Chen said indifferently, but he was scheming about something else inside. The daughter of the Lan Family had already been missing for fifteen years. In these fifteen years, the Lan Family had used countless connections and practically searched the entire empire, but they still couldn¡¯t find the daughter that had disappeared. Even if she was really found, Mu Chen wouldn¡¯t be able to fulfill the engagement between the two families. He had promised Yun Jin that he would be responsible for her. Although, Yun Jin was gentle and was very different how he imagined her. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. When the Lan family finds their daughter, I will definitely abdicate for her,¡± Bai Su said casually. She didn¡¯t care about being the enviable Young Madam of the Mu family. Since it was a fake marriage, there was nothing to be nostalgic about. She would pack up and leave as soon as she was found. Mu Chen narrowed his eyes as a dangerous aura spread out from his body. Why was she so anxious to give up her position as Young Madam Mu? Did marrying him make her so uncomfortable? ¡°Easy for you to say.¡± Mu Xing rolled her eyes. ¡°You have to divorce my brother anyway. Besides, you have to leave Professor Cheng¡¯s laboratory. You¡¯re not allowed to stay in his design team.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Bai Su asked. Although her tone was calm, it contained a deterrent force. ¡°I joined Professor Cheng¡¯s laboratory with my own capabilities through several rounds of selection.¡± ¡°Who knows? Maybe my brother got you in. I don¡¯t care. If you don¡¯t quit, I¡¯ll write a letter to testify against you and make you unable to stay in the laboratory!¡± ¡°Nonsense.¡± Mu Chen glared at Mu Xing. It was all his fault for doting on his younger sister to the point that she was arrogant and unreasonable. However, he knew what kind of person Professor Cheng was. Although he was eccentric, he was absolutely meticulous in academia. He was an expert in the field. His laboratory couldn¡¯t be entered through connections or money. The only way was to pass his own screening. One had to have high expertise and a strong ability to think creatively. Bai Su was in her fourth year of college this year but was able to enter Professor Cheng¡¯s laboratory. Mu Chen didn¡¯t expect her to be a top student. Mu Chen couldn¡¯t help but take a few more glances at her. ¡°Mu Chen, we can put our work aside for now, but we can¡¯t delay the divorce anymore. Right now, only the few of us know about it. If those nosy media outlets find out about it in the future, God knows how they will write about it.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Someone like her doesn¡¯t deserve to enter our family!¡± Mu Xing nodded in agreement with Rong Xiu¡¯s words and kept fanning the flames. Their argument gave Bai Su a headache. ¡°Shut up!¡± An old but dignified voice sounded. Old Madam Lin Fang walked down the stairs with her walking stick. Although she was old, she still had absolute authority in this family. ¡°Mom¡­¡± Rong Xiu bit her lip. Although she was still dissatisfied, she was much more polite.¡± Why are you downstairs? Weren¡¯t you resting upstairs? ¡± ¡°You almost chased my granddaughter-in-law away, yet you still want me to rest?¡± Lin Fang was so angry that her body trembled slightly. When she saw Bai Su, who wasn¡¯t far away, her expression softened a little. She was extremely satisfied with Bai Su. She was the daughter-in-law that she had spent a long time searching for. She was so perfect. They didn¡¯t know how good she was! ¡°But the engagement between Mu Chen and the Lan family¡­¡± ¡°I will explain it to General Lan.¡± Lin Fang said word by word. There was no room for negotiation. She had already decided that Bai Su was her granddaughter-in-law, and it was useless for others to say anything. ¡°But¡­¡± ¡°But what? Let me tell you, as long as I¡¯m alive, don¡¯t even think about bullying Bai Su, and don¡¯t you dare kick her out of the Mu family. Otherwise, I¡¯ll teach you a lesson.¡± She then smiled as she looked at Bai Su. ¡°Ask Mu Chen to bring you upstairs to rest. If you¡¯re hungry, ask the kitchen to make you something nice. You can eat anything. In the future, treat this place as your home. I can¡¯t be happier that you can come and stay.¡± Bai Su nodded. She grew up in the orphanage and yearned for familial affection. Lin Fang was kind and amiable. She had always treated Lin Fang as her biological grandmother. She agreed to fake her marriage with Mu Chen because she hoped that Mu Chen¡¯s grandmother would have no regrets. Mu Chen nodded his head and brought Bai Su upstairs. He pushed open the door of the master bedroom and invited Bai Su in. The master bedroom was very big and the decorations were extremely luxurious. The only flaw was¡ª There was only one bed. Chapter 7 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°I can sleep in the guest room.¡± Bai Su blinked her eyes. However, before she could take a step, she was pulled back by Mu Chen. Mu Chen threw her to the side of the bed and said, ¡°If you sleep in the guest room, how should I explain to Grandma? You don¡¯t want her to be disappointed, right?¡± Bai Su pursed her lips. If she and Mu Chen slept on the same bed, it would be¡­ ¡°Don¡¯t worry, this bed is huge. Even if you move around at night, you won¡¯t be able to touch me.¡± Mu Chen closed the door and calmly looked at Bai Su. ¡°Furthermore, with your figure, I can¡¯t muster any interest.¡± To be fair, although Bai Su had a youthful face, her figure was surprisingly good. She had a slim waist. She had breasts and a butt that could easily arouse a man¡¯s possessiveness and desire to protect her. ¡°That¡¯s for the best. I¡¯ll go wash up.¡± Mu Chen¡¯s words made sense. She didn¡¯t want Lin Fang to be suspicious, so the two of them could only temporarily stay in the same room and sleep on the same bed. Fortunately, the bed was huge, so it was impossible for the two of them to touch. Mu Chen laid on the bed and listened to the sound coming from the bathroom. His mind wandered and he thought of the Gan River. At that time, he could hear the sound of water. Bai Su walked out of the bathroom. She was wearing a loose white t-shirt that covered her upper body well, revealing her fair and slender legs. Her voluptuous figure was partially visible. She was wearing conservative clothes, but she looked sexier than a vixen. Mu Chen stared at her lips. Even with his extremely good self-control, his heart skipped a beat. He subconsciously thought of the long kiss by the Gan River. But he quickly came to his senses. He must be possessed. The one who had sex with him that night was Yun Jin. Even if it wasn¡¯t Yun Jin, it definitely couldn¡¯t be Bai Su! Bai Su walked to the bed and laid down. She glanced at Mu Chen, who was beside her. ¡°Although I¡¯ve moved over, there are some rules that I have to make clear first. I¡¯m still in school right now, and I have many projects to follow up on in the laboratory. I can¡¯t stay in the villa forever, and you can¡¯t restrict my personal freedom.¡± This was the most basic requirement. After Bai Su said those words, she didn¡¯t receive a reply from Mu Chen. When she focused her gaze again, Mu Chen had already closed his eyes and was preparing to rest. He didn¡¯t speak, so Bai Su took it that he agreed. Just when she was about to close her eyes, Mu Chen sat up and pressed against Bai Su¡¯s body. His handsome face slowly approached her! Bai Su¡¯s head buzzed. Didn¡¯t he say that he wouldn¡¯t touch her? She gently bit her lips and clenched her fists. If Mu Chen messed around, she definitely wouldn¡¯t hold back! Mu Chen¡¯s entire body was almost touching Bai Su¡¯s face. Just as he was about to touch her nose, he changed his direction slightly and reached out to turn off the lamp by the bed before casually returning. He created such a big scene just to turn off the lights? Bai Su didn¡¯t believe it. However, after she waited for a long time, Mu Chen didn¡¯t do anything else. She could only sleep uneasily. ¡­ The next day, when she returned to the villa from school, Butler Lin handed her a gorgeous evening gown. Mu Chen sat on the sofa. When he saw Bai Su staring at him, he explained. ¡°Put it on. Come with me somewhere tonight.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not going.¡± Bai Su didn¡¯t think too much about it and directly refused. She still had homework to do. Not to mention, going out with Mu Chen wasn¡¯t something good. ¡°You¡¯re my wife now, so it¡¯s your responsibility to accompany me to some galas. Grandma has a lot of informants. If I don¡¯t bring you along, she¡¯ll get suspicious again.¡± As Mu Chen spoke, he shrugged his shoulders helplessly. He was also forced into a corner. Bai Su had no choice but to change into evening clothes and attend the banquet with Mu Chen. The banquet was very lively today. The prominent figures of City A were gathered together. Before the banquet started, they were already gathered in twos and threes and chatting casually. Bai Su stood on her high heels and followed behind Mu Chen at a leisurely pace while attracting quite a few gazes. Although they were all prominent figures in City A, they still couldn¡¯t help but gasp when they saw Bai Su. She was really too beautiful. Her every frown and every smile was like that of a fairy in a painting. Coupled with the diamond-studded evening gown, she was so beautiful that no one could take their eyes off her. Not to mention that Mu Chen was standing beside her. This was the first time Mu Chen brought a woman to a banquet. Everyone looked at each other and guessed Bai Su¡¯s identity and her relationship with Mu Chen. Chapter 8 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Bai Su rubbed her flat stomach and looked at Mu Chen unhappily. ¡°I¡¯m hungry.¡± Just as she returned from school, she was brought over by Mu Chen before she could even eat. She changed into evening clothes and put on makeup. She was tormented until her chest was touching her back, and she was about to suffer from hypoglycemia from hunger. ¡°I¡¯m really hungry.¡± Seeing Mu Chen staring at her in confusion, Bai Su added with a serious expression. ¡°The buffet is over there. You better know your place and not create trouble for me.¡± Mu Chen was very impatient. After saying that, he ignored Bai Su and left. He still had a business deal worth tens of billions to discuss tonight, so how could he care about Bai Su? It was good that Mu Chen wasn¡¯t around. After eating three bites of the cake, she felt much better. Just as she was about to eat another one, she saw a young girl with exquisite makeup in a red dress walking toward her. On the young girl¡¯s chest, there was a necklace inlaid with huge diamonds. It was priceless. Unfortunately, the design was a little mature and didn¡¯t match the young girl¡¯s temperament. It was suitable for a more intellectual and mature woman. ¡°What¡¯s your name? What do your parents do?¡± Zhang Rong walked over. Although she didn¡¯t like Bai Su, she knew that she was brought here by Mu Chen. If her identity was prominent, she couldn¡¯t afford to offend her, so she asked. Although Bai Su didn¡¯t like her arrogant tone, she still told the truth. She said frankly, ¡°My name is Bai Su. I grew up in an orphanage, so I¡¯ve never met my parents. I don¡¯t know what they do.¡± Bai Su didn¡¯t expect to be glared at by Zhang Rong. ¡°I thought you were some important person since you stood beside Young Master Mu. I didn¡¯t expect you to be a girl who grew up in an orphanage. If I were you, I would have killed myself already!¡± Bai Su blinked. She wasn¡¯t angry. In fact, there was a slight sneer on her face. ¡°Miss, you are?¡± ¡°I¡¯m Zhang Rong. My father is the top real estate magnate in A City. I grew up with Brother Mu Chen and we have a good relationship.¡± Zhang Rong proudly said. Due to business dealings between the Zhang and Mu Families, the two families had a very intimate relationship. She had known Mu Chen since she was young and had always admired him. Unfortunately¡­ Even if she stayed by Mu Chen¡¯s side all day, Mu Chen had never taken her seriously. ¡°Oh.¡± Bai Su nodded in realization. Zhang Rong was also very smug. However, she never expected Bai Su to suddenly change the topic. ¡°However, I¡¯m very curious. Since you and Mu Chen are childhood sweethearts and have known each other since we were young, why did he bring me to the banquet and not you? Furthermore, aren¡¯t you also relying on the fact that your father is a real estate magnate? If you remove this identity, what¡¯s so special about you?¡± She had seen too many rich second-generation heirs like Zhang Rong, but most of them were shallow. They were only lucky for being born into wealthy families. ¡°You!¡± Zhang Rong¡¯s face flushed. She didn¡¯t expect Bai Su to be so sharp-tongued. She was speechless. She wanted to make a move, but Bai Su was faster and grabbed her wrist first. If she was slapped by Zhang Rong, wouldn¡¯t her title as one of the top sharpshooters be undeserved? When Mu Chen returned from his chat, he happened to see this scene. He had heard every single word of the conversation between Zhang Rong and Bai Su. Initially, he was worried that Zhang Rong would find trouble with Bai Su. Unexpectedly, she resolved it with a few words. She rendered Zhang Rong speechless with a few words. When she grabbed Zhang Rong¡¯s wrist, the valiance in her eyes was completely different from her usual demeanor. It aroused his interest in Bai Su. She was quite interesting. ¡°Let her go.¡± Mu Chen walked to Bai Su¡¯s side and nodded his head. Bai Su was a little unwilling, but she still let go of Zhang Rong. ¡°Brother Mu Chen, she bullied me, and she got violent. How barbaric.¡± Tears welled up in Zhang Rong¡¯s eyes as she looked at Mu Chen pitifully and hoped that he would uphold justice for her. It was a pity that this trick was too immature, not to mention that Mu Chen had seen everything. ¡°She is the woman that I brought here. If she really offends others, then I will be the one to teach her a lesson. There¡¯s no need for others to interfere.¡± Mu Chen said indifferently with a threatening tone. ¡°Even if you are dissatisfied with this, you will have to deal with it. At the same time, I will seriously consider the deep cooperation between Zhang Corporation and Mu Corporation. Perhaps there are better options.¡± As Mu Chen smiled, Zhang Rong¡¯s face turned pale. Mu Chen was threatening her? Chapter 9 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Thinking of their cooperation with the Mu family, she had no choice but to give in. ¡°Brother Mu Chen, you¡¯ve misunderstood. I¡¯ll apologize to you. There won¡¯t be a next time.¡± If her family¡¯s partnership with the Mu Corporation was ruined because of her, her father would break her legs. Bai Su glanced at Mu Chen and wondered if he was standing up for her or maintaining his reputation. Before she could ask, a woman in her fifties walked to the center of the dance floor. Although she was old, she had maintained herself well and was especially charismatic. ¡°Wenyan, Lan Sheng¡¯s wife, is the host of today¡¯s banquet.¡± Seeing Bai Su looking at him in confusion, Mu Chen explained. Bai Su had already heard about the Lan family from Rong Xiu. It was no wonder that the woman exuded a valiant aura, unlike ordinary middle-aged women. Wen Yan cleared her throat and glanced at everyone. ¡°Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedules to attend the Wen family¡¯s banquet. I have a very important announcement to make today.¡± Unable to hide the joy in her eyes, she paused for a moment. ¡°After much difficulty, we finally found our daughter, who had been missing for fifteen years. Now, I¡¯ll introduce her to everyone.¡± Wen Yan smiled as she looked at the crowd. Yun Jin took a deep breath and held the long skirt of her evening gown with both hands. Under everyone¡¯s gaze, she slowly walked to Wen Yan¡¯s side and nodded at everyone obediently and innocently. She didn¡¯t expect herself to have made the right bet. Bai Su was really the Lan family¡¯s daughter. She had swapped Bai Su¡¯s hair and nails. She had changed from an orphan with no one to a powerful young lady from the Lan family. Yun Jin looked at everyone proudly. She didn¡¯t expect Bai Su to be among them, nor did she expect Mu Chen to be standing beside her. Why was she here? How did she know Mu Chen? Yun Jin was panicking. Did they notice something? She walked to their side with a smile on her face. Mu Chen nodded his head slightly and smiled. ¡°I really didn¡¯t expect you to be the daughter of the Lan family that has been lost for many years.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. I didn¡¯t expect it either. It feels like a dream.¡± Yun Jin smiled and looked at Bai Su. ¡°Congratulations. It¡¯s great that you can find your parents.¡± Bai Susu congratulated Yun Jin from the bottom of her heart. She and Yun Jin had grown up together in the orphanage. Although the two of them didn¡¯t have much interaction, finding her biological parents was indeed something worth celebrating. She just didn¡¯t know where her parents were. Yun Jin was stunned. Bai Su actually congratulated her? Did that mean that she didn¡¯t realize that she had stolen her identity? ¡°You guys know each other?¡± Mu Chen was also puzzled. ¡°We grew up in an orphanage and went to the same university afterward. We studied the same major. We often met in the orphanage and school.¡± Yun Jin smiled as she explained. Her eyes would occasionally glance at Mu Chen. Wen Yan told her that Mu Chen and the daughter of the Lan family had an arranged marriage. Although the cooperation with the Mu family was very important, she respected Yun Jin¡¯s intentions. She wanted her to marry Mu Chen if she liked him, and if she didn¡¯t, she would find someone else. Naturally, she wouldn¡¯t look for anyone else. She wanted Mu Chen. Mu Chen nodded his head. It had to be said that although they grew up in the same orphanage and Bai Su and Yun Jin were around the same age, their personalities were completely different. After the banquet ended, Mu Chen brought Bai Su back. He was in no hurry to start the car and glanced at Bai Su, who was sitting in the passenger seat. ¡°I have something to tell you.¡± Bai Su opened her mouth before Mu Chen could speak. ¡°You and the Lan family¡¯s daughter are engaged. I also feel that the strong marital union between the Mu and Lan families is for the best. I don¡¯t want to create trouble for Yun Jin. Let¡¯s get a divorce as soon as possible.¡± Mu Chen glanced at Bai Su. This was what he wanted to say. He wanted to fulfill his promise and be responsible for Yun Jin. Of course, he agreed with Bai Su wanting a divorce. However, it was a little harsh for Bai Su to say it. It was as if she was looking forward to a divorce. ¡°Although you said that the fake marriage was to make Grandma happy, you were the one who offered to give me the million yuan. I really need this money. Don¡¯t worry, at most, I¡¯ll send you a loan agreement and I¡¯ll return it to you.¡± Bai Su enunciated every word clearly. She never liked to owe people anything, especially favors. If it wasn¡¯t for the sake of saving an important person, she wouldn¡¯t even ask Mu Chen for a million. Chapter 10 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°What did you say?¡± Mu Chen thought that he had misheard. Wasn¡¯t money the reason why she schemed to save his grandmother and even faked a marriage with him? ¡°Ha.¡± He snorted lightly and started the car without taking Bai Su¡¯s words to heart. The silver sports car passed through a few streets. When it passed an alley, three large armored vehicles suddenly appeared and followed closely behind them! When they arrived at a remote place, one of the cars suddenly charged towards them, and two gunshots sounded! Mu Chen became alert and glanced at Bai Su, who was sitting in the front passenger seat. Bai Su looked at him in confusion. Although she was shocked, she didn¡¯t panic at all. She was really daring. ¡°Come over and drive. Leave them to me.¡± As Mu Chen spoke, he took out a small Browning pistol from the box beside the driver¡¯s seat. His eyes were red and murderous. ¡°No, I¡¯ll do it.¡± Bai Su snatched Mu Chen¡¯s pistol and rolled down the window of the front passenger seat. She stretched out half her head and looked at the situation warily. ¡°Bai Su, are you crazy?¡± Mu Chen was angered. Was she crazy? Why didn¡¯t she get a look in the mirror first? As soon as he finished speaking, Bai Su fired two shots, both of which landed on the fragile wheels of the armored car! The armored vehicle immediately lost its balance and collided with the one behind it! The people in the car didn¡¯t give up and continued to fire at them! Bai Su¡¯s eyes turned cold. The next shot penetrated the armored car¡¯s oil tank and instantly, a huge fire spread! She was steady, accurate, and ruthless. Bai Su returned to her seat and handed the pistol back to Mu Chen. ¡°It¡¯s done. Browning M1906 sleeveless automatic pistol is really a classic utility model. It¡¯s quite suitable for carrying around.¡± Staring at her adorable baby face, Mu Chen couldn¡¯t imagine how she looked like when she held the gun just now. And she knew the model of the gun very well, so she was very familiar with it. ¡°I¡¯ll deal with this matter myself. Watch your mouth. Don¡¯t say anything about it to others.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Bai Su nodded lightly. After returning to the villa, Mu Chen made a call and asked a private doctor to treat Bai Su¡¯s injuries. There was a bullet wound on her arm. It was a scrape wound that was bleeding. Bai Su snatched Mu Chen¡¯s phone over and said, ¡°There¡¯s no need to call the doctor over. You should have a first aid kit, right? I¡¯ll do it myself.¡± She had studied first aid before and had treated injuries that were many times more serious than the current one. Mu Chen didn¡¯t agree and his brows were tightly knitted. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you wanted to keep it a secret and couldn¡¯t tell anyone?¡± Bai Su said indifferently, as if she wasn¡¯t the one who was injured. Mu Chen had an unhappy expression on his face, but he still brought the medicine box over and placed it in front of Bai Su. ¡°Shall I apply the medicine for you?¡± ¡°Oh, okay, thank you.¡± Bai Su wanted to refuse, but it was a pity that it was a little inconvenient with just one hand. She took off her top and was only wearing a thin bra. Her delicate skin was exposed as she leaned against the sofa. Coupled with her adorable baby face, she looked innocent yet sexy. Mu Chen¡¯s heart fluttered. He gently exhaled and suppressed the feelings in his heart. He walked to Bai Su¡¯s side, then disinfected and bandaged her wound. The last time he was attracted to a woman was at the Gan River. Under the influence of drugs, he lost his rationality under the charm of the irresistible woman. But that feeling was very subtle and beautiful. These days, he couldn¡¯t help but recall the details of that night. He wanted to push Bai Su down, but he quickly recovered his rationality. What was he doing? Yun Jin was the one who saved him that day. Besides, Bai Su was still injured. After her wound was bandaged, Bai Su casually put on her clothes. Her breasts were vaguely visible. When she raised her head and saw Mu Chen staring at her, she immediately pressed her hand against her chest. ¡°I told you, I¡¯m a carnivore.¡± Bai Su was unhappy. What was wrong with her? With her figure, she could barely buy lingerie. ¡°Why are you so good at shooting?¡± Mu Chen¡¯s gaze darkened. Not only was Bai Su¡¯s marksmanship good, but there was also an entire three years of blank history on Bai Su¡¯s resume. He had used all sorts of methods but still failed to find anything. ¡°Then why are you being chased?¡± Bai Su asked. As expected, she saw Mu Chen¡¯s expression turn ugly. ¡°Everyone has secrets. You don¡¯t have to tell me why you¡¯re being hunted, and I don¡¯t have to tell you about my past,¡± Bai Su shrugged her shoulders and said calmly. ¡°Funny.¡± Mu Chen snorted and didn¡¯t pursue the matter any further. He laid down beside Bai Su. He had to investigate carefully. First, there was the drugging and ambush last time, and there was also the gunfight in the alley this time. The other party was clearly prepared. And all the attacks were aimed at killing him. Chapter 11 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Bai Su took a deep breath, took out the key, inserted it into the door of the rented apartment, and gently turned it around. The moment the door opened, a woman with heavy makeup walked over. She entered the room before Bai Su and placed her hand on a young man¡¯s shoulder. The young man was sitting in a wheelchair with his back facing Bai Su. Her expression couldn¡¯t be seen clearly. The woman pressed her entire body against the young man. The young man smiled lightly and said with a charming voice, ¡°Let¡¯s go in.¡± The woman pushed his wheelchair and smiled arrogantly. They were all adults, so it was obvious what they wanted to do. Bai Su¡¯s expression was indifferent. She didn¡¯t have much of a reaction and went into the kitchen to busy herself. She made three dishes and a soup. It took her more than half an hour. After she was done, the door of the room beside hers opened. The enchanting woman walked out with her clothes messy. She flirted as she put on her shoes. ¡°Handsome, call me when you need me next time.¡± When she passed by Bai Su, she even looked at her smugly. The young man in the wheelchair nodded slightly and exchanged glances with her in front of Bai Su. After the woman left, Bai Su pushed the young man¡¯s wheelchair to the table. ¡°Gu Yan, I made your favorite dishes today. Try it.¡± Gu Yan only took a bite before putting down his chopsticks. ¡°When are we getting married?¡± Bai Su bit her lip. She didn¡¯t like Gu Yan¡¯s fierce tone just now and felt some resentment towards him. It only turn into deep guilt when she saw his wheelchair. If it wasn¡¯t for her, he would still be the gentle and kind Second Master of the Gu family. He would definitely be an outstanding person. He wouldn¡¯t have broken his legs and been confined to a wheelchair. ¡°Tell me, when are we getting married?¡± Gu Yan asked again and simply flipped the table. The dishes that were still steaming were scattered all over the ground. It was a mess! Bai Su sighed deeply. She knew very well that Gu Yan was her good friend, so he was very important to her, but¡­ She didn¡¯t have romantic feelings. She only had responsibilities that she couldn¡¯t shirk. Not to mention that not only had her virginity been taken away by someone, but she had also faked her marriage with Mu Chen. ¡°Gu Yan, I haven¡¯t graduated yet¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re trying to brush me over! Instead of using graduation as an excuse, Bai Su, you might as well say that you despise the fact that I¡¯m handicapped! A cripple!¡± Gu Yan was so angry that his entire body was trembling! ¡°Bai Su, I gave up my identity as the second young master of the Gu family for you and broke ties with my family. My legs were broken because of you. Now, you¡¯re despising me?!¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t!¡± Bai Su quickly retorted. What nonsense was he talking about? But Gu Yan was impulsive and fragile right now. She had no idea how to explain it to him so he could accept it. That was why it had dragged on until now. ¡°Alright, if you don¡¯t mind, then give your virginity to me. We¡¯ll get married in the future anyway, and I¡¯ll definitely be responsible for you.¡± Bai Su exhaled deeply and walked to Gu Yan. She squatted down and looked at him gently. ¡°Gu Yan, stop making a fuss. I¡¯ve already gathered the money for the surgery. When we go to the best hospital, you¡¯ll definitely be able to stand up. Everything will be fine.¡± ¡°And then?¡± Gu Yan looked at Bai Su coldly. ¡°Then you can leave me right? You¡¯ll be free, right?¡± ¡°Gu Yan, that¡¯s not how it is.¡± Bai Su shook her head and looked at Gu Yan gently and firmly. Gu Yan was about to waver when his eyes suddenly turned cold. He knew very well that he loved Bai Su, and even him having sex with another woman was only to provoke her. However, her disregard made Gu Yan furious and panicked. He even wanted to grab Bai Su frantically. With an agitated expression, he pulled Bai Su to his side and looked at her fiercely. ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, then give your virginity to me! I want it right now!¡± She kissed Bai Su. Bai Su avoided Gu Yan¡¯s kiss and stood up in a panic. ¡°Gu Yan, rest well. We¡¯ll register for hospitalization tomorrow.¡± She quickly walked back to her room and closed the door. Her heart was pounding. Gu Yan watched as Bai Su left with reddened eyes. He knew clearly that Bai Su either felt sympathy or guilt for him. She had never liked him. It was like this two years ago, and it was the same now. He was sitting in a wheelchair now and had nothing. He couldn¡¯t lose her as well. So he lost control just now and even tried to force her to lose her virginity to him. Perhaps he was wrong, but he had no choice. The next morning, Bai Su brought Gu Yan to the hospital. The two of them tacitly avoided mentioning the argument from last night. Chapter 12 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Oh my god, he¡¯s so cool.¡± Bai Su was studying in the study room. When she heard the two girls in the front row discussing, she looked up unhappily. The classroom was a place for studying. They were still students from Beso University and were the elites of City A. Why were they acting like they¡¯d never seen handsome men before? However, she never expected that the one being discussed would be Mu Chen. Under everyone¡¯s gazes, he sat down beside Bai Su and gave her a meaningful glance. ¡°Why are you here?¡± There was a hint of unhappiness on Bai Su¡¯s face. She had once made an agreement with Mu Chen. Although they were faking their marriage, they still had to have their own space. He couldn¡¯t delay her studies. ¡°Come with me somewhere tonight. I¡¯ll pick you up from school,¡± Mu Chen said indifferently without any room for negotiation. ¡°Oh.¡± Noticing that everyone was looking at her with judgmental gazes, Bai Su could only close her book and leave the study room with Mu Chen. ¡°You can call me the next time. You can also text me. You don¡¯t have to come here,¡± Bai Su lowered her voice and warned. She couldn¡¯t let Mu Chen mess with her college life. ¡°And can¡¯t you keep a low profile when you come to school?¡± ¡°But I didn¡¯t do anything.¡± Mu Chen spread his hands out. It wasn¡¯t his fault. Bai Su felt a headache coming on. Alright, regardless of appearance or temperament, it was impossible for Mu Chen to keep a low profile. Yun Jin walked past them. When she saw Bai Su and Mu Chen chatting and laughing, she subconsciously stopped and retreated. Why were they together? Was she exposed? Yun Jin became even more nervous. Bai Su quickly took a few steps forward and looked at Yun Jin frankly. ¡°Yun Jin, I saved Mu Chen¡¯s grandma¡¯s life before. Grandma likes me a lot and insisted on making me the Mu family¡¯s granddaughter-in-law. In order to not make her sad, Mu Chen and I can only fake our marriage. When Grandma lets go of her obsession, we will get a divorce. It won¡¯t affect the engagement between the Mu and Lan Families.¡± She could tell that the Mu Family cared about cooperating with the Lan Family. She could also tell that Yun Jin had some feelings for Mu Chen. Besides, they grew up in the same orphanage. Bai Su didn¡¯t want Yun Jin to misunderstand and resent herself. ¡°I see.¡± Yun Jin nodded her head slightly. Her worries finally disappeared. She was glad that she didn¡¯t give herself away. However, as long as Bai Su remained by Mu Chen¡¯s side, she would be on tenterhooks. Since it was a fake marriage, she should divorce Mu Chen as soon as possible! Mu Chen¡¯s eyes flickered. Although he and Bai Su were indeed faking their marriage, it was still a little uncomfortable for her to be so anxious to explain. Was Bai Su so anxious to cut ties with him? Yun Jin walked up to Mu Chen and gently nodded her head. Her voice was also extremely gentle as she said, ¡°What a coincidence. We meet again.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I will be responsible for you.¡± Mu Chen valued responsibility, but it was really difficult for him to associate Yun Jin, who was so gentle, with the woman who was as feisty as a wild cat when resisting him at the Gan River. He stared at Yun Jin for a long time, but he still didn¡¯t feel the same heart-fluttering sensation as before. However, Yun Jin was able to tell him the details of that night clearly. If it wasn¡¯t her, who else could it be? Yun Jin quickly lowered her head and her face flushed. Although she was extremely happy, she pretended to be aloof. ¡°Mu Chen, I¡¯m fine. I don¡¯t want grandma to be sad. Think about it again. There might be a way to get the best of both worlds.¡± She had said all the nice things that could be said. Mu Chen slowly nodded his head and pulled Bai Su away before stuffing her into his car. Yun Jin watched them leave and stopped smiling. Although Bai Su was still in the dark, Yun Jin didn¡¯t want anything to happen. She had to stop her fake marriage with Mu Chen as soon as possible and make Bai Su disappear before her eyes! Bai Su didn¡¯t expect Mu Chen¡¯s car to stop in front of an entertainment club. She had never been to an entertainment club, but this place was already famous throughout the entire City A. It was famous for its exorbitant costs, and there were often people who spent tens of millions on a night. Mu Chen led the way. He was a regular here. Bai Su followed behind and looked around warily. After a brief pause, she chased after Mu Chen. So rich people spent their money like this. Mu Chen walked to a room and stood still. He raised his hand and knocked on the door. The orange light shone on his face, making him look even more mysterious. Bai Su glanced at Mu Chen and quickly looked elsewhere. She felt a little apprehensive. Chapter 13 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The door of the private room opened from the inside out. A man in his early twenties dressed in trendy clothes walked out. As he invited Mu Chen in, he put his arm around his shoulders. It seemed like their relationship was quite good. ¡°Young Master Mu, you¡¯re late. You have to drink three cups of wine later.¡± After he finished speaking, he saw Bai Su, who was standing behind Mu Chen, and he was shocked. ¡°F*ck, Young Master Mu, could this be your wife?¡± He sized up Bai Su. Although this woman was beautiful and had an extraordinary aura, he felt that something was missing. Her outfit was a little too ordinary, and it looked like some outfit one could see all over the streets/ Of course, Bai Su¡¯s face and figure were peerless. ¡°We¡¯ve registered our marriage.¡± Mu Chen said indifferently as he walked into the box. There were seven to eight young men and women in the box. When they heard that Mu Chen and Bai Su had registered their marriage, they cried out in shock. This was the first time Mu Chen had brought a woman over. Moreover, she was his wife? Mu Chen went out to answer a call. The moment Mu Chen left, the man who opened the door just now came over and introduced everyone to Bai Su. Then, he asked Bai Su, ¡°You must have some extraordinary ability to be able to win over Mu Chen.¡± The call was from Liu Qiang. He had finally found some clues regarding the attack on Mu Chen. ¡°Young Master Mu, there were a total of four people who ambushed you that day, but they should have only participated in your ambush and someone else drugged you. I also found out that the reason they didn¡¯t continue chasing that day was that someone suddenly appeared. That person used a homemade boomerang to slit the throats of four people. The four people didn¡¯t do anything further. Then, they were sent to a nearby private hospital. Due to the high level of confidentiality, we temporarily couldn¡¯t find any deeper details.¡± ¡°A boomerang?¡± Mu Chen slowly nodded his head. ¡°This isn¡¯t an ordinary weapon. There are definitely very few people who are able to use it to slit their throats. I want you to investigate who this person is and why he appeared in that place, and whether he is a friend or foe.¡± ¡°Young Master Mu, I understand.¡± After hanging up the phone, he frowned deeply. That person had appeared too suddenly and disappeared without a trace. There was no way to investigate at all. He didn¡¯t even know if that person was male or female. Mu Chen returned to the private room. Wang Hao walked to Bai Su¡¯s side and sat down. He played with the knife in his hand and pointed at the target hanging on the wall. ¡°Sis-in-law, it¡¯s so boring for you to sit here alone. Let¡¯s throw darts. Let¡¯s see who can throw the dart accurately. The loser will have to drink as many glasses as the difference in score is, okay?¡± As he spoke, he pointed at the vodka on the table. The others, eager to participate, also chimed in. In any case, they were joking with Bai Su. Even if she really lost, she could still avoid punishment if she pleaded. Bai Su¡¯s lips curled into a smile. She blinked and looked at Wang Hao innocently. ¡°Do you all want to compete with me? If you guys lose, does everyone have to drink?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Wang Hao nodded and picked up three small knives. He threw them at the target. Three knives hitting the ninth ring was already a very good result. ¡°Do you guys want to give it a try too?¡± Bai Su asked again. Perhaps because of her baby-faced appearance, the others in the room didn¡¯t sense any danger. And it seemed like Bai Su¡¯s first time visiting an entertainment club. Although darts looked simple, they actually had a high threshold. It was already very impressive for a beginner to throw them on the target with three tries. So everyone present threw three darts confidently. The worst scored 21 points. They all stared fixedly at Bai Su while waiting for her to embarrass herself. Bai Su wasn¡¯t anxious. With a smile on her face, she first looked at Mu Chen, who was standing in the corner. No one knew when he had entered. Mu Chen gently nodded his head and made an inviting gesture towards Bai Su. He had never seen Bai Su play darts before, but she was surprisingly good at shooting. Even if he drove as fast as lightning, her every shot was still accurate. Wang Hao and the others were dreaming if they wanted to take advantage of Bai Su. Bai Su¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly as she threw out three small darts at the same time. The small knives stabbed the middle of the target without any deviation. ¡°How cool!¡± Wang Hao subconsciously called out, but he quickly looked at Bai Su with a dejected expression. She was a sharpshooter, wasn¡¯t she? How could someone throw three small darts at the same time and make them hit the bullseye together? Chapter 14 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Bai Su smiled gently and looked at bullseye. Her expression was calm. ¡°Young Master Mu.¡± Wang Hao had a dejected expression as he looked at Mu Chen pitifully. That was vodka with extremely high alcohol content. Although his alcohol tolerance was pretty good, he would still feel uncomfortable for a few days after drinking three cups. Not to mention that there were people who only threw away 21 points and had to drink nine cups. ¡°If you¡¯re willing to bet, then admit defeat. It¡¯s useless even if you call out to me.¡± Mu Chen snorted coldly as he walked to Bai Su¡¯s side and sat down. Although he had seen Bai Su¡¯s marksmanship, Mu Chen was still surprised that she could play darts so well. It was as if she had only thrown ten points because it was the highest point she could get for hitting the bullseye. Bai Su fell silent. Her hands were a little rusty. In the past, during training, she could throw the dart steadily from a distance of more than a hundred meters and hit the bullseye. She was known for being the best marksman in the team. A dart? Mu Chen suddenly recalled that Liu Qiang had just called to tell him that the people who ambushed him were injured by a boomerang that came from afar and happened to scratch their necks. They suffered heavy injuries, but the boomerang was well-controlled and they didn¡¯t die immediately. A bold thought surfaced in Mu Chen¡¯s mind. Could Bai Su be that person? However, when he saw how petite she was and her baby face, Mu Chen found it hard to associate this woman with the person who helped him that day. ¡°Why are you staring at me?¡± Bai Su frowned and her expression was a little unhappy. She shifted her body to the side and distanced herself from Mu Chen. ¡°It¡¯s not my fault. They insisted on making a bet with me. I even gave them a chance and asked them about it.¡± ¡°It has nothing to do with them.¡± Mu Chen dragged Bai Su out of the private room and pushed her against the wall. His entire body was pressed against hers and his eyes were filled with danger. ¡°On the twenty-first of this month, after ten at night, where were you?¡± He asked anxiously with his gaze fixed on Bai Su. Bai Su bit her lip. Of course she remembered the night of the 21st. That day, she heard a gunshot. She saved the man who had fallen into the water out of kindness, but she didn¡¯t expect to be raped by him. Bai Su wasn¡¯t willing to mention this matter, especially not in front of Mu Chen. She crossed her arms vigilantly, then retreated and leaned against the wall. ¡°After ten o¡¯clock? What else could I do? I was already asleep.¡± Although Bai Su was panicking, she hid it well. Mu Chen stared at her for a long time, but he still couldn¡¯t find any clues. ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± For money, Bai Su was willing to fake marriage with him. She was someone who only cared about money. If she had really helped him that day, she wouldn¡¯t have been able to hide it until today. She would have already extracted all sorts of benefits from him. Saving her meant offending the entire K Corporation. Not getting any benefits but taking a huge risk wasn¡¯t Bai Su¡¯s usual M.O. He smirked in disappointment. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Bai Subai suddenly widened his eyes and pulled Mu Chen into the alley of the private room! Damn it! Why did she meet Gu Qing here? Gu Qing was Gu Yan¡¯s younger sister and had a good relationship with her. She was the only person in the entire Gu family who supported Gu Yan¡¯s relationship with her. Unfortunately, Gu Yan didn¡¯t have any status in the Gu family and had always been a quiet person. After Gu Yan moved out of his home, he kept in touch with Gu Qing, who also visited him frequently. Gu Yan¡¯s current condition was very unstable, especially since they had just quarreled. If Gu Qing saw her here with Mu Chen, and she told Gu Yan about this, who knew what Bai Su would have to deal with. She subconsciously wanted to hide herself. ¡°Bai Su, what are you doing?¡± Mu Chen¡¯s face was filled with unhappiness and Bai Su didn¡¯t know how to explain it to him. In a moment of desperation, she stood on her tiptoes and pressed her mouth against Mu Chen¡¯s lips! Mu Chen widened his eyes. Was this woman crazy? She actually dared to kiss him? No one had ever dared to mess around while he was conscious! He wanted to push Bai Su away. However, the woman¡¯s lips were soft, and they were warm. Mu Chen felt as if he had entered a swamp. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn¡¯t break free. And her lips felt strangely familiar. It was as if he had been pulled back to the Gan River in the middle of the night and experiencing that passionate kiss again! His rationality made him want to end the kiss, but his physical instincts forced him to deepen his kiss and he wanted more! Chapter 15 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Bai Su¡¯s attention was completely on Gu Qing and she didn¡¯t notice Mu Chen¡¯s abnormality. After Gu Qing left, Bai Su let out a sigh of relief and pushed Mu Chen away. Mu Chen glared at Bai Su in anger. ¡°Woman, do you know what you were doing just now?¡± Not only did she suddenly throw herself at him, but she even kissed him! Bai Su felt a headache coming on. She couldn¡¯t explain it to Mu Chen in a few words, so she decided to spout nonsense. ¡°It¡¯s just that you¡¯re too handsome, and I couldn¡¯t help but want to kiss you,¡± She said indifferently and ignored the killing intent in Mu Chen¡¯s eyes. ¡°Then why didn¡¯t you continue kissing?¡± Mu Chen frowned. This woman was really impressive. Ordinary people wouldn¡¯t be able to cross him like her. The corners of Bai Su¡¯s lips twitched as she put on a fake smile. ¡°What else could it be? Of course it¡¯s because I saw your dark expression clearly and lost interest.¡± The corner of Mu Chen¡¯s lips moved. She was really sharp-tongued. In the entire A City, she was probably the only one who dared to say such things. After Bai Su finished speaking, she returned to the private room before Mu Chen did. Wang Hao had already finished three cups of vodka and was feeling light-headed. When he saw Bai Su come in, he threw himself at her. ¡°Sis-in-law, you¡¯re so awesome. In the future, we¡¯ll acknowledge you and Young Master Mu¡¯s relationship.¡± ¡°Exactly, exactly,¡± the others chimed in. Seeing that they really couldn¡¯t finish the liquor, Bai Su didn¡¯t insist. ¡°Alright, you guys can stop. Don¡¯t call me sister-in-law in the future.¡± She and Mu Chen were going to get a divorce soon. ¡°No.¡± Wang Hao burped. He had never seen a woman as skilled as Bai Su, nor had he seen someone as outspoken as her. He supported Bai Su and Mu Chen¡¯s relationship from the bottom of his heart. After all, how could an ordinary woman win over Mu Chen? ¡°Come back with me.¡± It was getting late, and Mu Chen didn¡¯t have the habit of staying out overnight. After calling to inform his friends¡¯ families to come and pick them up, he escorted Bai Su into the car. Bai Su was a little sleepy. She closed her eyes and took a nap in the car. In the Mu family¡¯s villa. Rong Xiu heard that the Lan family had found their long-lost daughter and doted on her very much. Not only did they invite all the prominent figures in the city to a banquet, but they also used their power to get the daughter they had just found to be accepted into Professor Guan¡¯s team. The Lan family valued this daughter of theirs so highly. If they could honor their agreement and let her marry Mu Chen, it would be beneficial to the Mu family. As for Bai Su, she couldn¡¯t even compare to Miss Lan. ¡°Mom, have you heard? The Lan family has found their daughter. I¡¯ve seen her before. She¡¯s extremely good-looking, gentle, and soft-spoken. As expected of an heiress. Even after being lost for so many years, her aura hasn¡¯t changed at all. I like her.¡± Mu Xing leaned closer to gossip with Rong Xiu and pursed her lips in dissatisfaction. ¡°In any case, the Lan family¡¯s young madam is countless times better than Bai Su. I wonder what¡¯s wrong with my brother.¡± ¡°Bai Su is the granddaughter-in-law I¡¯ve chosen.¡± Lin Fang walked down with her walking stick. When she heard Mu Xing and Rong Xiu¡¯s discussion, she instantly became unhappy. ¡°What about the arranged marriage? Now that Mu Chen and Bai Su are married, I will go find Lan Jun tomorrow and tell him that free love is important right now. The arranged marriage will be invalid.¡± ¡°Mom, what are you doing? The Lan family¡¯s daughter is so nice! The Lan family has been in the military for generations and can help us in many areas. Can Bai Su do it?¡± Rong Xiu rolled her eyes. How many times did she have to repeat such a simple thing? ¡°That¡¯s right. Perhaps my brother was forced to marry Bai Su. They will get a divorce soon.¡± Mu Xing seized the opportunity to add. ¡°You¡¯re talking nonsense! You¡¯re all talking nonsense!¡± Lin Fang waved her walking stick agitatedly. She was so emotional that she fell to the ground with a thud! She fainted! Mu Chen and Bai Su pushed the door open and happened to see this scene. Mu Chen anxiously ran towards Lin Fang. Just as he was about to touch her, he was immediately stopped by Bai Su. ¡°Don¡¯t touch her. Call an ambulance quickly.¡± Mu Chen had grown up with Lin Fang. To him, his grandmother was his most important family. Seeing Lin Fang lying on the ground, he immediately panicked. It was only because of Bai Su¡¯s reminder that he made the emergency call with trembling hands. Rong Xiu and Mu Xing were also very anxious. If Lin Fang was gone just like that, they would definitely suffer the consequences! Chapter 16 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Bai Su frowned and looked at Lin Fang¡¯s current situation. She must have fainted because she got overly emotional. Fortunately, the floor was made of wood. Although her situation was critical, it wasn¡¯t life-threatening. ¡°Hey, what are you doing?¡± Seeing Bai Su squat down, Mu Xing shouted at her unhappily! ¡°Don¡¯t mess around. If anything happens to Grandma, can you be responsible?¡± She quietly pushed the blame onto Bai Su. Bai Su exhaled. Seeing that Mu Chen was also looking at her, she explained, ¡°Saving people is more important. I¡¯ve studied first aid and also gotten the relevant certificate. Although we¡¯ve already called an ambulance, this is the best time to treat her.¡± As Bai Su spoke, she squatted down. First, she moved Lin Fang¡¯s eyelids and whispered her name into her ear. After confirming that she was unconscious, she flattened the old woman¡¯s body and placed both hands on her chest to press it. She also pinched her thumb and index finger. She was indeed very professional. Mu Chen looked at Bai Su anxiously as his heart rose to his throat. Finally, Lin Fang heaved and slowly woke up. Her consciousness was still a little fuzzy. No matter how Bai Su called out to her, she only looked in a direction with a dazed expression. The doctor happened to arrive at this moment. He quickly carried Lin Fang to the stretcher and moved to the door steadily and quickly. ¡°How¡¯s Grandma?¡± Mu Chen had a specialized medical team and the villa had a set of equipment. The doctor nodded his head towards Mu Chen. ¡°If you¡¯re worried, you can come with us. The emergency treatment just now was very good. The patient¡¯s life shouldn¡¯t be in danger.¡± Upon hearing the doctor¡¯s words, Bai Su heaved a sigh of relief. It was great that Lin Fang was fine. After all, she was one of the few people in the world who treated her sincerely. She was an orphan who had never seen her parents or experienced familial affection. She had long treated Lin Fang as her own grandmother. ¡°You, come with me to the car.¡± Mu Chen glanced at Bai Su and ordered her. Bai Su was also worried about Lin Fang¡¯s situation. For the first time, she didn¡¯t refute Mu Chen and obediently followed him into the car. They drove through the mountains for about five minutes before they arrived at the other end of the villa. There was an entire rehabilitation center there. Lin Fang liked quietude, so Mu Chen specially chose this place for her to recuperate. Lin Fang went to the villa today because she wanted to chat with Mu Chen, Bai Su and the others. She didn¡¯t expect that they went out and that she would even faint from anger because of Rong Xiu. Lin Fang¡¯s condition quickly stabilized. Mu Chen let out a sigh of relief and leaned against the corridor of the rehabilitation center. He recalled Bai Su¡¯s actions just now. Not only was she calm, but her movements were also precise. In particular, the act of pressing down on her chest made him feel a sense of familiarity. That night, at the Gan River, someone had also pressed down hard, and he was saved from death. He met Yun Jin already. The time and place matched up, so he could confirm that Yun Jin was his savior. However, the difference between her and how he imagined her was too great. ¡°Why do you know emergency treatment?¡± Mu Chen suddenly asked Bai Su a strange question. Bai Su was surprised that he suddenly asked this. She spread her hands out and said self-righteously, ¡°The orphanage is a public service organization. Every once in a while, there will be organizations that come here to volunteer. Previously, a rescue team came and taught every child in the orphanage emergency medical knowledge.¡± The first aid knowledge she learned in the orphanage was only rudimentary. After learning it, Bai Su was very interested and spent a lot of time learning it. She even got a professional certificate. This was the difference between Bai Su and ordinary people. ¡°So that¡¯s the case.¡± Mu Chen nodded his head. This explained everything. He remembered that Yun Jin had said that she and Bai Su had stayed in the same orphanage. Since they were taught by the same batch of teachers, their movements were a little similar. He had promised Yun Jin that he would be responsible for her. ¡°It¡¯s work day tomorrow. Go to the Civil Affairs Bureau with me and get our divorce certificate.¡± Bai Su looked at Mu Chen in surprise. Did she hear wrongly? Mu Chen had given her a million after faking their marriage for a few days. Wasn¡¯t it too easy? She even felt uneasy and wanted to give Mu Chen a few more days. ¡°Even after we get the divorce certificate, you still have to stay in the villa for the time being. I will tell Grandma as soon as possible. After I tell her, you can leave.¡± Mu Chen was worried that Lin Fang wouldn¡¯t be able to accept it, so he added on. ¡°Sure.¡± Bai Su agreed happily. Was she so eager to get a divorce? Chapter 17 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°What did you say? Divorce cooling-off period? What is this?¡± Bai Su looked at the Civil Affairs Bureau¡¯s staff in disbelief. Was this a joke? ¡°Madam, here¡¯s the thing. Starting from January 1, this year, new marriage laws and regulations have been implemented. One of them is to set a divorce cooling-off period. Divorce needs to be applied first. If neither party has any objections, the divorce will take effect thirty days later. In other words, there¡¯s a month of a cooling-off period.¡± Although it was a little absurd, rules were rules. ¡°It¡¯s like this. We¡¯re already very calm, so calm that we can¡¯t be any calmer. Can¡¯t you make an exception?¡± Bai Su had a dejected expression. It was rare for Mu Chen to have thought things through. What if he went back on his word in the next 30 days? ¡°Sorry, the rules are the rules. Please fill in the application form here.¡± The staff member was in a difficult position. Even if this really didn¡¯t make sense, he could only follow the rules. The divorce was delayed just like that. Bai Su asked for two days of leave from Mu Chen and helped Gu Yan settle the admission procedures. She found an attending physician and discussed the specific time for the surgery. She had always hoped that Gu Yan could leave the wheelchair and run around as healthily as before. This way, the guilt in her heart would lessen a lot and she could also try to have a good chat with him. Gu Yan was very important to her, but she didn¡¯t love him. After she finished dealing with all sorts of miscellaneous matters, she returned to the ward, but Gu Yan wasn¡¯t in the ward. After the two of them quarreled that day, although they tacitly stopped talking about it, it didn¡¯t mean that nothing had happened. After asking around, Bai Su found out from the young nurse that Gu Yan had pushed his wheelchair to the back garden. He had never liked crowded places. Just like before, he liked to find places to hide. When Bai Su arrived at the small garden, she immediately saw Gu Yan, who was in the corner. His back was facing her and in front of him, there was a cluster of perfectly opened tulips. The young man was sitting quietly in a wheelchair. The scene looked cozy and peaceful. Bai Su slowed down her footsteps. She couldn¡¯t bear to go forward and ruin the vibe. When Gu Yan turned around, she was stunned again. Gu Yan had changed into a white shirt. The warm sunlight shone on the young man¡¯s gentle facial features. At that moment, Bai Su felt like she had returned to many years ago when she first met Gu Yan. He looked elegant and refined. ¡°You¡¯re a little late. Come here, I have something to tell you.¡± He smiled and waved at Bai Su. Bai Su walked closer and squatted down to look at Gu Yan. He looked at Bai Su with gentle eyes and said in a soft voice, ¡°I¡¯m sorry for making you worry during this period of time. I¡¯ve figured it out. Whether the surgery succeeds or not, I have to live on.¡± Bai Su was stunned and relieved. It had been two years, and he had finally figured it out! He was finally willing to face it! In the past two years, she had been cautious and treaded on thin ice every day because she was afraid that the slightest mistake would hurt Gu Yan¡¯s fragile feelings. She was too tired, and she didn¡¯t expect that she had the chance to finally be relieved of the burden. ¡°Why are you crying?¡± Gu Yan shook his head and raised his hand to gently wipe the tears from the corner of her eyes. He took out a ring from his pocket. ¡°I prepared this beforehand and never had the chance to give it to you. Perhaps now isn¡¯t the best time, but I¡¯ve really thought it through. I hope you can accept it.¡± Unlike the previous time, when he forced Bai Su, Gu Yan looked at Bai Su sincerely this time. Bai Su was confused. Of course, she couldn¡¯t agree to Gu Yan¡¯s proposal. Firstly, there was no romance between them. Secondly, she had yet to divorce Mu Chen. How could she start another marriage? However, Gu Yan would undergo surgery tomorrow, so she couldn¡¯t disappoint him. Gu Yan looked at Bai Su gently and pulled her hand to his. He stroked it gently and put the ring on her ring finger. ¡°If you don¡¯t say anything, I¡¯ll take that as a yes.¡± Bai Su became even more anxious. No, she couldn¡¯t accept Gu Yan¡¯s ring just like that. Before she could get up, she heard a shrill female voice coming from behind! ¡°Bai Su! What are you doing here? You¡¯re actually cheating on my brother!¡± Mu Xing came to the hospital to visit her friends. It was still a little early to go back, so she walked to the back garden and strolled around. She happened to see Bai Su squatting beside the wheelchair. She looked very intimate with the man in the wheelchair. Anger rose in her heart! Chapter 18 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Bai Su froze on the spot. Before she could react, Mu Xing had already rushed over in anger. Ever since Bai Su moved to the Mu family, she had been dissatisfied with Bai Su and wished she could chop her into pieces. Unfortunately, Bai Su was better than her in every aspect and always surpassed her in everything. She finally had the chance today! She actually had a secret rendezvous with a man! She must teach Bai Su a lesson and expose her true colors! Bai Su immediately pulled Mu Xing away. ¡°Mu Xing, stop fooling around. I¡¯ll explain everything to you when I get back.¡± She couldn¡¯t let Gu Yan see Mu Xing, nor could she let him know that she and Mu Chen had already registered their marriage. ¡°Are you panicking? If you have the guts to cheat behind my brother¡¯s back, you should have thought that there would be a day when it would be exposed!¡± As Mu Xing spoke, she raised her hand and slapped Bai Su! Bai Su only wanted to pull her away, but she received a slap in the face! Mu Xing was smug, but when she saw the man sitting in the wheelchair beside her, she froze. She stood rooted to the ground and couldn¡¯t believe her eyes. She paused for a long time before asking tentatively, ¡°Gu Yan? Why are you here?¡± She rushed forward and hugged Gu Yan tightly as tears streamed down her face. ¡°Gu Yan, where have you been all these years? I tried everything but couldn¡¯t find you. I asked your family, but they refused to tell me anything. Where have you been? What happened to your leg?¡± The Gu family and the Mu family were considered aristocratic families. The parents of the two families were in business together and had a lot of contact in the business field. They also had a lot of interactions during collaborations on many projects. Gu Yan and Mu Xing were childhood sweethearts who grew up together. Mu Xing had liked Gu Yan since childhood and swore to marry him. However, two years ago, he suddenly disappeared from the face of the earth and could no longer be found. She didn¡¯t expect to be able to reunite with Gu Yan in the hospital, nor did she expect him to be sitting in a wheelchair! Moreover, he had just proposed to Bai Su! Gu Yan pushed Mu Xing away and stared at Bai Su. What was she trying to avoid just now? Besides, with her skills, how could she have received a slap from Mu Xing? Also, what did Mu Xing just say? What did she mean by cheating on her brother? What relationship did Bai Su and Mu Chen have? ¡°Gu Yan, listen to me. I can explain.¡± Bai Su panicked. Gu Yan was sensitive and had extremely high self-esteem. If it wasn¡¯t for the fact that he wouldn¡¯t accept her marrying Mu Chen, she would have told him everything a long time ago. If he knew that the money for the surgery was earned through her fake marriage, he definitely wouldn¡¯t accept the surgery! ¡°You don¡¯t have to explain. You¡¯re my fianc¨¦e, so I believe you.¡± Gu Yan smiled dryly. He had already guessed it, but he still wanted to lie to himself. ¡°Gu Yan, she can¡¯t be your fiancee!¡± Mu Xing was frantic. Gu Yan absolutely couldn¡¯t be with Bai Su. This was the man she had hoped to marry since she was young! ¡°She first used despicable means to trick my brother into marrying her, and now, she wants to be with you! You can¡¯t be tricked by this promiscuous woman!¡± ¡°You¡¯re already married to Mu Chen?¡± Gu Yan looked at Bai Su in surprise. He couldn¡¯t accept this. Bai Su shook her head and quickly explained, ¡°Gu Yan, no. Although I married Mu Chen, but¡­ that is¡­¡± Without waiting for Bai Su to explain, Gu Yan pushed his wheelchair and left without turning back. Bai Su wanted to chase after him Mu Xing stepped forward and stopped Bai Su. She looked at her smugly. ¡°Why are you chasing him? Aren¡¯t you embarrassed? I will definitely teach a b*tch like you a lesson!¡± As Mu Xing spoke, she raised her hand to slap Bai Su¡¯s face! Bai Su looked at Mu Xing coldly. She had done something wrong, but Gu Yan should be the one to slap her. What right did Mu Xing have to slap her? Mu Xing¡¯s raised hand stopped in midair. She actually felt a little timid. The murderous look in Bai Su¡¯s eyes was too terrifying. Mu Xing¡¯s heart palpitated and she felt unnerved. In the end, this slap didn¡¯t land on Bai Su¡¯s face. Mu Chen arrived. Mu Chen grabbed Mu Xing¡¯s wrist and slowly exerted strength. His handsome face was filled with impatience. ¡°Brother, why? Why are you helping this b*tch?!¡± Mu Xing didn¡¯t understand. She only wanted to teach this woman, who wanted to cuckold Mu Chen, a lesson. Why was he stopping her? ¡°Shut up and get lost!¡± Mu Chen cursed and pushed Mu Xing away. When Mu Xing saw the killing intent in Mu Chen¡¯s eyes, she knew that her brother was angry. She no longer cared about finding trouble with Bai Su and immediately fled. Chapter 19 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Bai Su hurried forward to catch up to Gu Yan. However, Mu Chen grabbed her wrist and pulled her to the side. He stared fixedly at Bai Su with killing intent surging in his eyes. ¡°That person just now is the young boss of the Gu Corporation, Gu Yan?¡± He had known Gu Yan for more than twenty years. He would even specially visit the Gu family every year during the Lunar New Year. He just didn¡¯t expect to meet him here again. Moreover, he had just given Bai Su a ring and Bai Su was wearing it on her finger. He stared at the ring on Bai Su¡¯s ring finger with a fake smile. ¡°Are you his fianc¨¦e?¡± Gu Yan asked mockingly. ¡°You heard everything just now?¡± Bai Su looked at Mu Chen warily and then at the ring in her hand. So he had been hiding in the dark since that time to spy on her? Mu Chen coldly snorted. It was no wonder that she would always go to places with no one to make a call. It was also no wonder that he wouldn¡¯t see her for several consecutive days. So she had other plans behind his back. Bai Su took off the ring awkwardly and put it back in her pocket. She couldn¡¯t take this thing. She had to find a chance to return it to him. ¡°He and I aren¡¯t what you think.¡± Bai Su bit her lip. For a moment, she actually felt that she was in the wrong and felt that she had done something wrong to Mu Chen. However, she quickly reacted. ¡°Mu Chen, we¡¯re a fake couple, right? Then, who I like and who I don¡¯t like has nothing to do with you. I hope that you can find Mu Xing and explain our relationship to her. I will also find Gu Yan and have a good chat with him.¡± Yes, she could explain. ¡°Or can you help me explain to Gu Yan? If you do it, it will be more convincing.¡± Bai Su looked at Mu Chen earnestly and begged. Mu Chen frowned. He had seen Bai Su¡¯s arrogant and aloof appearance before, and he had also seen her domineering and tough appearance. However, she had never begged him for another man. ¡°Haha.¡± He smiled coldly. ¡°Bai Su, why do you think I¡¯m willing to swallow my pride and explain to Gu Yan for you?¡± That was funny. What did she take him for? ¡°And now that Mu Xing already knows about this, she will definitely tell granny. What do you want me to do then?¡± Mu Chen asked. ¡°I don¡¯t understand either. Since you¡¯ve already hooked up with the Gu Corporation¡¯s heir, why did you scheme to get close to Grandma and scheme to marry me?¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Bai Su was furious. Mu Chen definitely didn¡¯t think before he spoke! However, her past with Gu Yan couldn¡¯t be explained in a few words. Besides, she was physically and mentally exhausted and didn¡¯t even have the strength to say another word. To think that for a moment, she had hope that Mu Chen would help her. She must have been crazy! ¡°Forget it. You can think whatever you want. You can explain it to whoever you want. I¡¯ll find a chance to explain to Grandma.¡± Bai Su left without looking back. She searched the back garden for a long time but couldn¡¯t find Gu Yan. She returned to the ward again, but Gu Yan wasn¡¯t around. She, the doctor, and the nurses searched the entire hospital, but they didn¡¯t find anything. In the end, she found Gu Yan pushing the wheelchair away from the surveillance camera at the entrance of the hospital. Where was he going? Bai Su panicked. The surgery was tomorrow. Why did Gu Yan disappear at this time? For tomorrow¡¯s surgery, she had done too much and even faked her marriage with Mu Chen. But why did everything go down the drain in the end? Bai Su sat on the ground weakly and looked blankly at the heavy traffic at the entrance of the hospital. She curled herself into a ball and buried her head deep in her knees. Her shoulders trembled. She was extremely heartbroken, and her mind went blank as she sat there in a daze. Mu Chen, who wasn¡¯t far away, looked at Bai Su indifferently. Was she crying? At that moment, Mu Chen wanted to walk over and give the fragile woman a firm hug. But he endured it. he walked to Bai Su¡¯s side and returned to his usual poker face. ¡°So you¡¯re upset that you¡¯ve lost your sugar daddy, Gu Yan? Then why don¡¯t you take a look at me? I¡¯m better and more powerful than him in terms of financial capability.¡± Moreover, Gu Yan had already broken off all ties with the Gu Corporation. He was a chess piece that the Gu Corporation had abandoned and would no longer use. The strangest thing was that he was really comparing himself to Gu Yan just now. Chapter 20 - Pheasant Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations To lower himself to compare himself with Gu Yan, he must have been out of his mind. The comer of Bai Su¡¯s lips twitched as she ignored Mu Chen¡¯s ridicule. In any case, he had never said anything good, so she wouldn¡¯t have high expectations for him. She slowly stood up and composed herself. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Where are we going?¡± Mu Chen said. ¡°Tm going home. Mu Xing has always been a blabbermouth. Maybe she told Grandma about this. If I don¡¯t go back with you, things will only get more troublesome,¡± Bai Su said as she walked into the car. She had already restrained her emotions and returned to her usual self. However, her mind was still a mess. She couldn¡¯t even put on her seat belt. Her hands were also trembling badly. She pressed the lock button a few times, but she still couldn¡¯t get it in. ¡°TI do it.¡± ¡®Mu Chen couldn¡¯t stand it anymore. His palm gently covered Bai Su¡¯s palm. His body leaned forward and half of his body was pressed against Bai Su¡¯s leg. He only used a little strength and, with a click, he fastened the seat belt. Bai Su¡¯s body tensed up. She was clearly worried about Gu Yan and was panicking inside, but she still pretended as nothing had happened. There was no expression on her stiff face as she thanked Mu Chen indifferently and calmly. Mu Chen gently snorted. But he didn¡¯t feel good either. In reality, he had already sent a message to Mu Xing to remind her not to spout nonsense in front of her grandmother. Although Mu Xing was naughty and unreasonable, she was most afraid of her brother and always listened to him. Hence, nothing happened when they returned. However, after that, Gu Yan seemed to have disappeared from the face of the earth and could no longer be found. Bai Su had gone to many places where he might have gone. She had asked their mutual friends, but she still couldn¡¯t find Gu Yan¡¯s whereabouts. The surgery had to be temporarily delayed. Bai Su even spent a huge sum of money to reserve a spot. As long as they found Gu Yan, they would make him come to the hospital even if they had to tie him up. As the professor¡¯s project progressed, Bai Su became busy. She could only divert her attention elsewhere. Professor Guan¡¯s design team was famous both domestically and abroad. Many of the award-winning buildings were designed by them. Those who could join his team had always been the cream of the crop. Although Yun Jin wasn¡¯t affiliated with the design team, she was good at marketing. Coupled with the help of the Lan family, she entered the team . ¡®As for Mu Xing, she had asked the Mu Corporation for help and received a precious spot with investment as the condition. Since the Mu Corporation provided funds and technical support, the project team was on the 16th floor of the Mu Building. There were two exclusive office buildings. They usually went in and out with the Gu Corporation¡¯s employees. Although Bai Su and Mu Chen lived together, they would always go out separately to avoid attracting attention. Now that they were in the same office building, they had to pay attention to avoid suspicion. Just like Mu Chen, she didn¡¯t want too many people to know about their relationship. Bai Su was wearing a simple white shirt and a small black skirt while carrying a backpack. In fact, because she woke up late, she didn¡¯t even have the time to put on makeup. She rushed over with a bare face. Her down-to-earth and low-key appearance was really out of place when compared to the glamorous Mu family. ¡°Where did this pheasant come from? What are you doing here in the Mu Group? Turns out that when you¡¯re not wearing an evening gown, you look like this.¡± A familiar and shrill voice sounded. ¡®When Bai Su returned, she bumped into Zhang Rong, who was looking at her mockingly. What a coincidence. Last time, at the Lan Family¡¯s banquet, Zhang Rong dissed her. It was a pity that Bai Su had Mu Chen by her side at that time, so she didn¡¯t dare to be too impudent. Yet, she actually bumped into her again in the Gu Corporation? At that time, she was furious and sent a private detective to investigate Bai Su¡¯s identity. She found out that Bai Su was from an orphanage. An orphan girl with no parents and no powerful background actually made a fool of her at the banquet? Did she really think of herself as some big shot? ¡®The more Zhang Rong thought about it, the angrier she became. Her body was trembling slightly. She saw Bai Su look at the writing room where Professor Guan was and pulled her back. ¡°You better not go in and embarrass yourself. Can you even understand Professor Guan¡¯s designs?¡± Speaking of this, she was especially smug. She had relied on three years of extensive field design experience to obtain a precious internship. Although she wasn¡¯t an official member of the team, it didn¡¯t stop her from showing off¡­ Chapter 21 - Attack Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°are you talking about Professor Guan¡¯s design? Of course I can understand it. Not only that, but I¡¯m also involved in some projects.¡± Bai Su smiled and nodded. She said it self-righteously without any exaggeration. ¡®When she was in her second year in college, the proposal she designed had already won several major awards in school. She went to the city to participate in the competition and was even praised by Professor Guan. After that, he gave her some tasks, and Bai Su completed them extremely well. That was why Professor Guan made an exception and asked her to come to her project team before she even finished college. And she was an official member. Most of the other designers were like Zhang Rong. Although they had three to four years of working experience, they lacked highlights. They could only be interns in the project team and help with miscellaneous tasks. ¡°What shameless boasting!¡± Zhang Rong couldn¡¯t help but curse. Bai Su looked to be in her early twenties. How could she be part of the design team? ¡°By the way, I have an official slot.¡± Bai Su looked at the intern badge hanging from Zhang Rong¡¯s neck and shrugged regretfully. Her lips curled up in disdain. She even took out her official employee badge and waved it in front of Zhang Rong. She accurately stepped on Zhang Rong¡¯s sore spot. She pointed at Bai Su and cursed, ¡°You! Who knows what tricks you used to get this spot?¡± Zhang Rong was so angry that her entire body was trembling. However, according to her knowledge, Professor Guan¡¯s project team was personally selected by him alone. There was no ambiguity at all, and everyone chosen had to be useful. Even the Mu Corporation, as the sponsor, had spent a great deal of effort to arrange for their family¡¯s daughter accepted into the team, and she wasn¡¯t an official member. How could Bai Su get in? Bai Su felt that she had said enough. She ignored Zhang Rong and was about to go in when the woman stopped her. Zhang Rong grabbed Bai Su¡¯s wrist. ¡°No, I¡¯m going to expose you right now! You must have slept with someone!¡± Bai Su shook off Zhang Rong¡¯s hand and her expression was terrifyingly cold. Zhang Rong felt a little unnerved. She happened to see Mu Chen walking toward them and she grabbed Bai Su¡¯s hand to complain, ¡°Young Master Mu, she hit me!¡± Bai Su sneered. She really knew how to play the blame game. However, she was also capable. Otherwise, this slap would have already reached her face! Mu Chen didn¡¯t even glance at Zhang Rong. His eyes looked past her and landed on Bai Su. ¡°Young Master Mu, if there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll go in first. Professor Guan doesn¡¯t like people to be late.¡± Bai Su rolled her eyes. Although this was the Mu Corporation¡¯s building, she wouldn¡¯t be so unlucky as to bump into Mu Chen everywhere she went, would she? ¡°Let¡¯s go together. I have something to discuss with Professor Guan.¡± Bai Su shrugged slightly and suddenly said in a coquettish tone, ¡°Young Master Mu, I just hit her. You won¡¯t be angry, right?¡± Mu Chen rolled his eyes at her. If she couldn¡¯t speak properly, then it would be best for her to keep her mouth shut. A Hummer stopped in front of everyone. A bodyguard with a loaded gun walked out of the car. He opened the door and Yun Jin walked out with her head lowered. The scene was too high-profile. She was wearing a plain white dress. Although there was no specific brand, judging from the workmanship, it should be from a high-end brand. Yun Jin looked at the three of them and could guess what had happened. Zhang Rong knew Yun Jin. At the banquet, Mrs. Lan introduced Yun Jin to everyone solemnly. She said that she was the daughter who had led a wandering life and who she had been searching for her whole life. Yun Jin was the center of attention at the banquet. ¡®When Yun Jin saw that Mu Chen was also there, she immediately acted like a well-behaved girl and walked up to the two of them. ¡°Young Master Mu, I¡¯m sorry. I didn¡¯t want to be so high-profile, but my mother insisted on it. Perhaps it¡¯s because she lost me before, so she¡¯s very strict with me now. There are guards everywhere.¡± The Lan family were involved politics, and they were all generals on the battlefield. Afraid that Yun Jin would disappear again, they sent guards to follow her. ¡®Mu Chen nodded his head slightly. Yun Jin had saved him before, so he had a good impression of her. Yun Jin hugged Bai Su¡¯s arm. ¡°Bai Su, when the professor exposes the design concepts later, you have to help me memorize the notes and introduce them to the clients. You¡¯re still in school, but the professor asked you to help. You must be very impressive.¡± Zhang Rong widened her eyes in shock.. Chapter 22 - She Seemed More Like It Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations She heard that Professor Guan had specially hired a college student who was still studying to participate in the experimental group this year. She also achieved very outstanding results. Whether it was academia or practical exercises, she wasn¡¯t inferior to a graduate student with three to five years of experience. It was actually Bai Su? Yun Jin held Bai Su¡¯s hand and walked inside while joking with her intimately. Bai Su was a little unused to it. After all, when they were in the orphanage, the two of them were just very simple acquaintances. She was acting a little too intimate. ¡°Young Master Mu, did you come here because you want to learn more about Professor Guan¡¯s project? I heard that the Mu Corporation invested a lot of money in it. You must value this project a lot, right?¡± Yun Jin acted gentle and intellectual in front of Mu Chen. She was graceful and elegant. Every move she made was like that of a socialite. ¡®Mu Chen nodded his head with a calm expression. He was just a little curious and didn¡¯t expect Yun Jin to step forward to protect Bai Su. Although Yun Jin was already confirmed as the daughter of the Lan family, it was difficult for Mu Chen to associate the gentle and even somewhat fragile her with that woman. After all, Yun Jin had a demure personality and was very fragile. No matter how he looked at her, he couldn¡¯t see any trace of that woman in her. It had to be known that not only had Old Master Lan been on the battlefield for decades, but he had also been in the army for most of his life. Even the gentle-looking Madam Lan was a top-notch sniper when she was young. Killing people from hundreds of meters away was nothing difficult for them. It was because she had lost her daughter that she slowly retreated from the battlefield. But she was still fiesty. Speaking of sniping, Bai Su¡¯s marksmanship was very good. She was dangerous and beautiful. Compared to Yun Jin, she was more like the descendant of the Lan family. Mu Chen was startled by his own thoughts. He must be out of his mind. Yun Jin had taken a DNA test, so she was the Lan family¡¯s daughter. Besides, what did Bai Su have to do with the Lan family? Seeing that almost everyone was here, after a simple self-introduction, Professor Guan gave his opinions on this time¡¯s architectural design. Because the building that was about to be built would definitely be a landmark in City A in the future, it needed to be both ornamental and practical. Especially in terms of ornamental value, it had to be unique and unreplicable in other cities. In addition, they would showcase some new architectural designs and theories. The assignment was tough and time was tight. However, with the support of the Mu Corporation, they didn¡¯t have to worry about money or technology. In order to better integrate the members of the project team into this group, Professor Guan suggested that everyone go to the KTV at night to sing and drink. Young people all liked this kind of thing, and they would quickly hit it off with each other this way. Although he was old, he knew quite a lot about youngsters. They even invited Mu Chen. ¡®Mu Chen placed his hand into his pocket and glanced at Bai Su, who was beside him, with disdain. He snorted. For the first time, he didn¡¯t refuse. In the KTV room. Yun Jin walked up to Mu Xing first and raised her wine glass to toast him. ¡°I heard them say that you¡¯re the second daughter of the Mu family. It¡¯s a pity that I never had the chance to meet you. You look really good in this dress.¡± ¡®Mu Xing knew Yun Jin¡¯s identity and quickly greeted her with a smile. Yun Jin took out a small box from her bag and opened it. Inside, there was a necklace that looked expensive. Mu Xing was stunned when she saw the necklace. If she remembered correctly, this was the Tear of the Mermaid. It was the most expensive piece of jewelry sold at the Sotheby¡¯s Auction House last year. She was very tempted at that time, but the price was too high, and Rong Xiu didn¡¯t agree. It wasn¡¯t that she couldn¡¯t afford it, but because she would definitely be lectured by Mu Chen after she bought it. Rong Xiu was also very afraid of her son. Therefore, she wouldn¡¯t go against him for such a small matter. ¡°If Miss Mu doesn¡¯t ming, I¡¯ll give this to you. I think we hit it off very well. Well definitely be very good friends in the future,¡± Yun Jin said with a grin. The best thing she had learned in the orphanage was to observe people¡¯s expressions and she was good at sucking up to people. ¡°How can I accept something so expensive?¡± Mu Xing waved her hand in embarrassment, ut her eyes remained fixed on the necklace. Yun Jin saw through it and tied the necklace around Mu Xing¡¯s neck. She observed her seriously and said, ¡°I knew it would look nice on you. Miss Mu, you¡¯re really beautiful when you wear it.¡± ¡®Mu Xing didn¡¯t decline anymore and happily treated Yun Jin as her good friend.. Chapter 23 - They Have Already Gotten Married Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Yun Jin, I like you very much. By the way, did you know that the Lan family and the Mu family have a marriage agreement? You¡¯re going to marry my brother.¡± When Mu Xing thought of this, she was even happier. ¡°I don¡¯t know about other people, but if you¡¯re my sister-in-law, I¡¯ll definitely give you my all.¡± Yun Jin¡¯s eyes dimmed slightly as she hesitated. ¡°Actually, I accidentally saved Young Master Mu¡¯s life before. Young Master Mu also said that he will be responsible for me. It¡¯s just that¡­¡± She looked at Mu Chen with sorrow and tears in her eyes. ¡°You saved my brother? When?¡± Mu Xing was confused. ¡°But this is just right. It means that you two are fated¡­¡± ¡®As Mu Xing spoke, she followed Yun Jin¡¯s gaze and saw Mu Chen quietly sitting in a corner. His gaze would occasionally land on Bai Su. A few young men and women in the laboratory were surrounding Bai Su and discussing something with her. Bai Su was a down-to-earth person, so people her age liked to interact with her. ¡°Hmph, what an annoying woman.¡± Mu Xing rolled her eyes. She remembered that Bai Su was specially invited into the laboratory by Professor Guan, while she was added in because of her relationship with the Mu Corporation. She disliked the feeling of being inferior to Bai Su. ¡°But I think Bai Su is very impressive. She¡¯s beautiful, has a good personality, and is a top student. Not only me, but even Young Master Mu pays special attention to her.¡± ¡°How could he not pay attention? They¡¯re already married.¡± Mu Xing had always been blunt. Only when she said it already did she realize that she made a blunder. She quickly covered her mouth. When she looked at Yun Jin, she saw that her expression had darkened. Although Yun Jin was pretty good at controlling her expression, the development of the situation just now was a little out of her expectations. She lost control of her emotions for a moment. ¡°Sis-in-law, you don¡¯t have to worry too much. They are probably in a fake marriage. My grandma likes her very much. My brother is also filial, so he must have pretended to marry her in order to win Grandma over.¡± ¡®Mu Xing smiled and patted her chest. ¡°I will definitely be on your side, and my mother will too. She also hopes that my brother will marry you.¡± Putting aside her fondness for Yun Jin, it was mostly because she was the Lan family¡¯s daughter. In the future, she could help the Mu family¡¯s business in all aspects. This marriage definitely had to be a strong business alliance. Yun Jin smiled bitterly while feeling uncomfortable inside. She knew that Bai Su and Mu Chen were extremely intimate. However, she never thought that they had already registered their marriage. Ina place that Mu Xing couldn¡¯t see, Yun Jin clenched her fists tightly. She wouldn¡¯t let Bai Su get her way. ¡°My grandma has cancer and is already in the late stages. The doctor said that she can only live for a month. When she dies, she will have no reason to stay in the Mu family. I will definitely kick her out,¡± Mu Xing said to Yun Jin seriously. Compared to Bai Su, she liked Yun Jin much more. ¡°Alright, you drank too much, You can¡¯t spout nonsense like this.¡± Although Yun Jin also wished for Old Madam Mu to die as soon as possible, there were so many people here. She was worried that if some words reached Mu Chen¡¯s ears, it would affect her. She quickly snatched the wine glass from Mu Xing¡¯s hand and said, ¡°T¡¯ll send you back.¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Mu Xing didn¡¯t decline. ¡°That¡¯s great. I really want to sit in your armored car. It will definitely be very comfortable and spacious.¡± Yun Jin smiled helplessly. What an immature personality. She helped Mu Xing, who was already drunk, to Mu Chen¡¯s side and explained that she wanted to send her back. ¡®Mu Chen nodded his head. Perhaps because she was used to his aloof attitude, Yun Jin wasn¡¯t too disappointed. She had already won over Mu Xing anyway. It was about time, and the crowd gradually dispersed. Mu Chen glanced at Bai Su, who was sitting in the front passenger seat. She seemed to have drunk a little too much. Her face was slightly flushed and she leaned back on the chair. Compared to her usually guarded appearance, she looked more relaxed, which made him want to give her a squeeze. She was still mumbling about going back for two more glasses. ¡°You¡¯re already drunk.¡± Mu Chen shook his head. So it turned out that this calm and collected woman also lost control sometimes. Before Bai Su could put on her seatbelt, Mu Chen leaned over and help her put it on. Bai Su moved her body uneasily and her nose touched Mu Chen¡¯s cheek. Mu Chen¡¯s heart fluttered when he felt the warmth.. Chapter 24 - Drunk Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations He stared at Bai Su¡¯s lips for a long time. He had to admit that his heart fluttered just now. He really wanted to bite the woman¡¯s lips and taste it. Bai Su, who was drunk, snorted, as if she was trying to seduce Mu Chen. Coupled with her baby face, she looked innocent yet sexy. As for the drunk woman, she had no idea what Mu Chen had just experienced. ¡®Mu Chen returned to the driver¡¯s seat and sat up straight. He moved forward and loosened his bow tie slightly before unbuttoning his shirt. After returning to the villa, he helped Bai Su into the house. Besides Rong Xiu, Mu Xing, and his grandmother, most of the people left in the villa were men. Mu Chen couldn¡¯t hand Bai Su over to them. He could only reluctantly prop up her heavy body and walked towards his room. Lin Fang happened to come out to drink water. She blinked in surprise when she saw this scene. Then, she retreated and quietly closed the door. It was as if she hadn¡¯t seen anything. Although she had heard that Mu Chen and Bai Su were faking their marriage, it was fine. Right now, they didn¡¯t feel anything for each other, but they would after spending time together. Today, they hugged each other intimately, and tomorrow, they would progress further. By then, a fake marriage would become a real marriage. Bai Su rubbed her aching head as the alcohol took effect. She wanted to stand up, but her body refused to listen to her. She felt as if she had fallen into a swamp. No matter how much strength she used, she couldn¡¯t move. She felt like she was lying in a soft place. She felt much more relaxed. After Mu Chen finished bathing and changed his clothes, he came out of the bathroom and coincidentally saw Bai Su lying on the bed. She had occupied the entire bed. He had no idea where he would sleep later. ¡®Mu Chen exhaled and raised his hand to push Bai Su away gently. He wanted her to move her body and make space for him. Bai Su narrowed her eyes and shook her head as she looked at Mu Chen. ¡®The man had just come out of the shower and there were still water droplets on his body that hadn¡¯t been dried. His impressive figure was wrapped in a wide bathrobe, and his eight-pack was vaguely visible. Coupled with his handsome face, he looked noble and striking! What a stunner! ¡®The comers of Bai Su¡¯s lips twitched as she praised him from the bottom of her heart, ¡°Handsome, you¡¯re so good-looking. You¡¯re even more handsome than God.¡± ¡®Mu Chen¡¯s expression was already very unpleasant to begin with. When he heard Bai Su¡¯s praise, he felt exasperated. He rolled his eyes . Was she crazy? However, Bai Su didn¡¯t restrain herself. She sat up and smiled as she looked at Mu Chen. ¡°Handsome, you¡¯re so good-looking. Can you give me a smile? I can pay you!¡± ¡®As she spoke, she even burped. Mu Chen finally understood. Was Bai Su treating him as a prostitute?! It was bad enough that she didn¡¯t know how to hold her liquor, but she was even acting like a drunkard? ¡®Mu Chen pulled Bai Su up. ¡°Go to the bathroom and clear your mind. See who I am and think carefully about what was wrong with those words!¡± Bai Su stood on the spot and actually pulled Mu Chen back. Under the effect of the inertia, Mu Chen pressed onto her body and the two of them laid on the bed! Their bodies were tightly pressed together, and there was only the distance of a finger between their lips. Perhaps it was because she was dunk, but Bai Su¡¯s body contained a fragrance. When mixed with her own bodily scent, it didn¡¯t feel overpowering. Instead, it gave off a pleasant scent. ¡°Hehe.¡± Bai Su smiled as she hugged Mu Chen¡¯s neck and kissed him. ¡®Mu Chen¡¯s body stiffened, but he was quickly carried away by the kiss. Her lips were so fragrant, sweet, and soft, as if they were a birthday cake covered in cream. It made him want to take another bite. Mu Chen felt his entire body being enveloped by this sweetness. The explosive feeling rushed to his brain and he lost control of his body! Bai Su also deepened the kiss. Mu Chen was a little dazed. Avery familiar feeling lingered in his heart. It was as if he had returned to Gan River, where he was drugged and kissed her uncontrollably! That feeling was too wonderful. Mu Chen had completely lost control! He wanted to have he Chapter 25 - Questioning Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡®Mu Chen gently sucked on Bai Su¡¯s ear. Bai Su pushed Mu Chen away uncomfortably and muttered, ¡°Gu Yan, don¡¯t be like this. I¡¯m ticklish.¡± In the past, Gu Yan knew that she was ticklish, so he always used things like feathers to scratch her ear gently and enjoyed the thrill of mischief. Mu Chen paused. His eyes were cold! He snapped back to reality. What was wrong with him? Was he actually infatuated with Bai Su? And she had clearly treated him as Gu Yan¡¯s substitute just now. Unable to take it any longer, Mu Chen stood up and walked to the bathroom to get a small bucket of water. He splashed it all on Bai Su! The cold water hit Bai Su¡¯s face and she instantly sobered up! She sat up and scolded Mu Chen, ¡°Mu Chen, what¡¯s wrong with you? Do you know what you¡¯re doing?¡± ¡®Mu Chen snorted. He had yet to say anything, but she had already turned the tables on him. He tidied up his messy pajamas and pointed at Bai Su. He gritted his teeth and asked, ¡°Woman, do you still remember what happened?¡± It was only then that Bai Su noticed that her collar had already been pulled open. The tip of her tongue was filled with the man¡¯s scent. She remembered the kiss with Mu Chen. She even remembered that she was the one who kissed Mu Chen. Bai Su was so shocked by herself that her mouth was agape. ¡°Sorry, I might have gotten drunk and lost my composure.¡± Bai Su scratched her head and apologized to Mu Chen in embarrassment. ¡°I can go to the bathroom to sober up. When I wake up, we can discuss it properly, okay?¡± ¡®Mu Chen retracted his gaze from Bai Su. Although it was Bai Su who kissed him just now, he had indeed been carried away by that intoxicating kiss and lost his composure. After Bai Su had been splashed with water, her white shirt was a little transparent, and the bra underneath was barely discernible, making her look even more seductive. She was seducing him. However, he calmed down quickly and waved at Bai Su before letting her in to wash up. Bai Su felt as if she had been granted amnesty. After entering, she let out a long sigh. She must have been crazy to take the initiative to kiss Mu Chen¡¯s lips! Alcohol was indeed a bad thing. She should stay away from alcohol in the future. She touched her lips and relished the kiss. She cursed herself softly. However, she immediately frowned. Why did this kiss feel so familiar? It felt like when she was molested by that man at the Gan River. His lips were the same as Mu Chen¡¯s. They were warm and sexy. A terrifying thought surfaced in Bai Su¡¯s mind. She tidied herself up a little and walked out in a fresh set of pajamas. When she was molested by the man, she touched his body. If she remembered correctly, the man had a gunshot wound on his leg that was still bleeding. The marks left behind by a gunshot were impossible to disappear in a short period of time. Therefore, she could see if there was a gunshot wound on Mu Chen¡¯s leg. Bai Su walked closer and stared at Mu Chen. Mu Chen smiled coldly. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Are you still drunk? Why are you still staring at me? Are you trying to do something else?¡± He misunderstood. Bai Su pursed her lips. Perhaps today was not the best time. She could only find another opportunity to investigate the truth. ¡°Lwas just thinking about where we should sleep tonight. The bed is wet. I don¡¯t think we can sleep here anymore, right?¡± She deliberately changed the topic. However, it was too obvious. ¡®As expected, Mu Chen only snorted coldly and opened the door. ¡°There are many guest rooms outside. You can choose one you like. You can sleep anywhere you want. I won¡¯t stop you.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± After Bai Su left, she was stopped by Mu Chen when she passed by the door. She leaned against the door and stared warily at Mu Chen. ¡°although we¡¯re faking our marriage, there are three rules. First, you can¡¯t give yourself away in front of Grandma; second, you can¡¯t have any inappropriate thoughts about me; third, you can¡¯t cuckold me while our marriage is still going on.¡± Bai Su blinked her eyes. She did not have any objections to the first condition. As for the second condition, Mu Chen was too full of himself. As for the third condition. How interesting. It was clearly a fake marriage, yet he was trying to restrict her right to date? ¡°If you don¡¯t agree, I have ways to make the bank freeze the funds in your account.¡± Mu Chen smiled coldly. Since Bai Su was so materialistic, she would definitely give in.. Chapter 26 - Hitman Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Bai Su gnashed her teeth as she looked at Mu Chen. He must have done it on purpose. But because of Gu Yan¡¯s surgery fees, Bai Su had no choice but to give in. She said resentfully, ¡°Alright, | understand.¡± Only then did Mu Chen nod his head in satisfaction. However, he was also very curious. He really wanted to know who could win over a demoness like Bai Su. Yun Jin sent Mu Xing home. The armored car circled the city before stopping at the entrance of the orphanage. ¡°You don¡¯t have to follow me. I plan to rest here tonight. Please come and pick me up tomorrow morning.¡± The soldier escorting Yun Jin nodded. They knew that Yun Jin grew up in the orphanage and must have a lot of feelings for this place. It was understandable for her to stay for the night. After they left, Yun Jin climbed over the wall and went outside the orphanage. After making a call, she turned into an alley. She stayed in the alley for a while. A 27-year-old hooligan walked over and hugged Yun Jin from behind. His warm breath landed on her earlobe. Yun Jin¡¯s face blushed as she turned around shyly and glared at the man. She stepped to the side and maintained a distance of three to five meters from the man. ¡°Pan Shuai, do you know what you¡¯re doing?¡± She rolled her eyes at the man and said impatiently. ¡°Yun Jin, this is your fault. You used to like me so much that you wanted to stay by my side 24/7 and would fawn on me. Now that you¡¯ve gone from rags to riches, you¡¯re ignoring me?¡± Pan Shuai was a local gangster. In order to ensure that she wouldn¡¯t be bullied in the orphanage, she had sex with Pan Shuai and tried to please him. Yun Jin was beautiful and very likable. After a while, the two of them became extremely intimate. Yun Jin coughed. She was now the eldest daughter of the Lan family. Her status was different from before. Not to mention like him, she couldn¡¯t even let people know that she knew Pan Shuai! But at this moment, she had no choice but to look for Pan Shuai. ¡°I know, you¡¯re the daughter of the Lan family now. You¡¯re amazing and don¡¯t want to interact with people like us anymore,¡± Pan Shuai said sourly as his eyes swept across Yun Jin as his thoughts ran wild. Yun Jin had an extremely good figure and appearance. She was also very good in bed. However, due to Yun Jin¡¯s identity, she was out of his league now. Yun Jin snorted and threw a bank card to Pan Shuai. ¡°There¡¯s a million yuan in this card. Take it as hush money. Don¡¯t mention a word about us in the future. With this money, you can have all kinds of women.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯m very tight-lipped. I definitely won¡¯t say a word.¡± Pan Shuai took the card and nodded. Yun Jin was now the eldest daughter of the Lan family. Even if she didn¡¯t give him money, if the Lan family found out what he and Yun Jin had done before, it would be enough for him to die many times over. He wouldn¡¯t dare to provoke the Lan family no matter what. ¡°There¡¯s another million in this card. I want you to help me do something.¡± Yun Jin took out another card and waved it in front of Pan Shuai. As expected, Pan Shuai was interested and stared at it. ¡°I want you to kill Bai Su. After this is done, I will give you another two million,¡± Yun Jin said word by word. Although Mu Xing said that Bai Su and Mu Chen were only faking their marriage, she felt extremely uncomfortable about it. Why was she able to obtain Mu Chen before her? Moreover, it was too dangerous for her to live. Perhaps one day, Mu Chen would discover that she was the one who saved her that night. Madam Lan would also discover that Bai Su was her true daughter. She had to nip this possibility in the bud. Only the dead wouldn¡¯t speak. ¡°But¡­¡± Pan Shuai was a little troubled. He was very tempted by the money, but he didn¡¯t dare to kill people. ¡°No buts. She¡¯s just a girl who grew up in an orphanage. Even if she dies on the streets tomorrow, no one will ask more about her,¡± Yun Jin added with an icy gaze. ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll do it.¡± The temptation of money was too great. Pan Shuai agreed immediately and watched Yun Jin leave. A bold plan had already surfaced. He thought of what he should do. Yun Jin left the alley and returned to the orphanage via the same route. When she entered the room the director had prepared for her, she acted as if nothing had happened. She pretended that hadn¡¯t left this place tonight, nor had she seen Pan Shuai.. Chapter 27 - Alley Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations When Bai Su came out of the design team¡¯s office, it was already dark. Because of the tight deadline of the project, they had no choice but to work overtime. When Bai Su walked out of the building, she moved her shoulders a little and relaxed her exhausted body. She took out her phone and habitually pressed a string of numbers. She pricked up her ears and tried her best to listen. Unfortunately, he still didn¡¯t pick up. Bai Su sighed dejectedly and quietly hung up the phone. Today, Gu Yan still didn¡¯t pick up the phone. He didn¡¯t answer his phone, nor did he appear in the hospital or return to the small room he had rented earlier. it was as if he had completely disappeared from the face of the earth. But where could he go now that he had broken off ties with his family? The surgery couldn¡¯t be delayed any longer! Bai Su blinked her eyes warily and her body tensed up. Someone was stalking her in the dark? She had undergone professional training and her senses were extraordinary. A moment later, an extended Lincoln stopped in front of Bai Su. The car window rolled down, revealing Mu Chen¡¯s handsome face. He narrowed his eyes and sized up Bai Su from head to toe. Although Bai Su was only wearing an extremely simple business suit, she was still stunningly beautiful without any makeup on. Even a hasty glance made his heart race and his breathing quicken. She didn¡¯t wear anything revealing, but she looked extremely sexy. ¡°Get in,¡± Mu Chen glanced at her and said. He glanced at the front passenger seat meaningfully. ¡°I can walk back myself.¡± Bai Su rolled her eyes at Mu Chen as she walked past his car. Mu Chen wasn¡¯t anxious and reminded Bai Su. ¡°Grandma asked me to bring you back to eat with her. You shouldn¡¯t refuse. If you go back alone, what will she think?¡± He slowly offered a reason that Bai Su couldn¡¯t refuse. Bai Su bit her lips. Mu Chen was determined. She could only sigh and return to the front passenger seat before quietly buckling her seat belt. If it wasn¡¯t for the sake of pleasing the old woman, she would have slapped Mu Chen¡¯s face. Then, he started the car and sped away. They didn¡¯t notice that there was a car following behind them. It followed them and passed through a remote alley. The car suddenly changed lanes and sped up before stopping the extended Lincoln in the alley! ¡°Does he even know how to drive?¡± Bai Su cursed softly. This alley was the most dangerous. Anyone with some common sense wouldn¡¯t choose to overtake them here. What was even more unacceptable was that the car was actually parked on the spot without any intention of reversing. ¡°T¡¯ll get out of the car and tell him. Wait for me here.¡± The driver¡¯s seat happened to be stuck in the alley, so it wasn¡¯t convenient for Mu Chen to go in and out. Bai Su thought for a moment and decided to go down herself. Mu Chen frowned and wanted to stop her, but it was already too late. Bai Su got out of the car first and knocked on the window of the other car. The window slowly rolled down and Pan Shuai was shocked by the woman in front of him. Although he had seen Bai Su¡¯s photo before, he had to admit that she was more than ten times prettier in real life than in the photo. Her charming eyes were especially captivating. Her figure and facial features were gorgeous. She was beautiful, and she had a different kind of beauty from Yun Jin. Pan Shuai immediately changed his mind. He had planned to kill Bai Su immediately. However, Bai Su was so beautiful. Wasn¡¯t it a pity to kill her just like that? He definitely had to bang her first. He got out of the car and looked at Bai Su with a smile. Sensing the man¡¯s hostility, she said politely, ¡°The way you overtook our car just now was very dangerous. Don¡¯t do it again. Now, please reverse the car so that we can get out.¡± Bai Su explained the situation with a cold expression. She wanted to solve the problem as soon as possible. ¡°Is that so? I was indeed wrong, but I can¡¯t get the car out anymore. Why don¡¯t you help?¡± As Pan Shuai spoke, he grabbed Bai Su¡¯s hand and dragged her to the car! He pressed down on her! Pan Shuai was too fast for Bai Su to react. He was holding a knife in his hand! ¡°Let go of me!¡± Bai Su struggled and stared at Pan Shuai in shock. They had no grudges against each other, so why did he do this?. Chapter 28 - Injured Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Before Bai Su could figure this out, Mu Chen had already rushed over. He grabbed the man¡¯s wrist and pulled him back to save Bai Su! ¡°Call the police in the car. Leave this to me.¡± Mu Chen gave a simple order to Bai Su. Pan Shuai quickly used the dagger in his hand to fight with Mu Chen. Bai Su quickly returned to the car and made a call to the police. Then, she took the pistol that Mu Chen had placed beside the driver¡¯s seat and walked out. She looked at Pan Shuai coldly and said, ¡°Let go of him, or I will shoot. You can bet that my marksmanship is very good.¡± However, now that Mu Chen and Pan Shuai were entangled together, Bai Su wasn¡¯t confident that she could hit Pan Shuai without harming Mu Chen. Furthermore, once she made the shot, things would only get more troublesome. ¡°Hmph, who do you think youre trying to trick, little girl?¡± ¡°Bang!¡± Bai Su¡¯s shot landed on the ground near Pan Shuai, shocking him so much that his expression turned cold. However, Bai Su said extremely calmly, ¡°This shot only hit the ground. If you won¡¯t leave, my next shot can only hit your head.¡± Mu Chen also smiled as he informed Pan Shuai. ¡°You better believe her. She¡¯s a very impressive marksman. I¡¯ve already seen it.¡± The corner of Mu Chen¡¯s lips curled up as he reminded Pan Shuai in a friendly manner. Pan Shuai cursed under his breath. The police had already been alerted, and Bai Su had a gun in her hand. Today wasn¡¯t the time to make a move. He pushed Mu Chen away and entered the car before driving away. He drove extremely fast and it was impossible to catch up to him. ¡°Let¡¯s go as well.¡± Mu Chen glanced at Bai Su and snatched the gun from her hand. ¡°I only asked you to call the police, not take this fellow out. Although guns aren¡¯t illegal here, it¡¯s really troublesome to explain. I don¡¯t want to be interrogated by the police.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Bai Su had only done so in a moment of panic. What Mu Chen said was right. She was making a big deal out of nothing. She nodded and returned to the car obediently. ¡°Wait.¡± Mu Chen called out to Bai Su. ¡°You sit in the driver¡¯s seat. You drive.¡± Huh? Bai Su was stunned. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you don¡¯t have a driver¡¯s license?¡± Mu Chen wasn¡¯t a patient person. Bai Su only hesitated for a moment, but he was already feeling impatient. ¡°I have a license.¡± Bai Su sat in the driver¡¯s seat somewhat unwillingly. She looked at Mu Chen. Only then did she notice that there was a knife wound on his calf. At this moment, blood was flowing out of the bath, and had already dyed his pants red. ¡°Are you hurt?¡± Although Bai Su asked this, she already had the answer in mind. Of course, he was injured. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have let er sit in the driver¡¯s seat and would have driven himself. ¡°It¡¯s okay, I will deal with it. You can drive home.¡± Mu Chen sounded a little tired. Actually, he was quite agile. When he fought with Pan Shuai, even if he couldn¡¯t win completely, he wouldn¡¯t have been injured. At that time, he wanted to end the battle quickly and got anxious, so he slipped and Pan Shuai took advantage of it. He was anxious and afraid that something would happen to Bai Su. Bai Su stopped in her tracks and didn¡¯t obey. ¡°We can¡¯t go back. Even if we can¡¯t wait for the police to come, we should find a place to treat your wounds as soon as possible.¡± She didn¡¯t know if Mu Chen¡¯s wound was serious or not, but they couldn¡¯t delay treatment even for a moment. ¡°Grandma asked us out for a meal. She will be worried if we don¡¯t return.¡± Mu Chen was also stubborn. ¡°Won¡¯t grandma worry if you go back like this?¡± Bai Su felt a headache coming on. ¡°Give me your phone. I¡¯ll call grandma to explain. We won¡¯t go back tonight.¡± As she spoke, she ignored Mu Chen¡¯s resistance and snatched the phone away. ¡°Don¡¯t look at me. Unlock it.¡± Seeing that Mu Chen was staring at her, Bai Su¡¯s remaining patience was completely exhausted. Mu Chen straightened his body and unlocked his phone. Bai Su quickly found Lin Fang¡¯s number and called her. ¡°Grandma, this is Bai Su. I¡¯m working overtime in Professor Guan¡¯s laboratory tonight and will only be back early in the morning. Mu Chen is with me as well. We will return together at dawn.¡± Initially, Lin Fang wasn¡¯t too happy. However, when she heard that Bai Su and Mu Chen were together, she immediately smiled and agreed. After hanging up the phone, Bai Su threw the phone to Mu Chen. ¡°Is it very difficult? Grandma agreed so quickly. Shall we go to the hospital next?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need for that.¡± Mu Chen didn¡¯t want others to know about his injuries. Staying in the hospital was somewhat risky. He calmed down a little and said, ¡°I have a first aid kit in my car. You can find a remote inn.¡±. Chapter 29 - Leg Injury Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Bai Su drove the car along the outskirts and finally found a remote inn. The owner of the inn took the room card while secretly sizing up Bai Su and Mu Chen. They were a match made in heaven. Because they were too good-looking, she couldn¡¯t help but take a few more glances. Bai Su supported Mu Chen¡¯s body as they walked toward the room. Because of his injured leg, Mu Chen¡¯s body was pressed against hers. The man was tall and it wasn¡¯t easy to drag him. This reminded Bai Su of the incident by the Gan River. The man¡¯s body was as heavy as Mu Chen¡¯s body. A bold and absurd idea came to mind. Bai Su was shocked by her own thought and couldn¡¯t help but gasp. She remembered that the person had a gunshot wound on his leg. Perhaps she could verify it. After entering the room, Bai Su took out Mu Chen¡¯s first aid kit and said, ¡°I¡¯ve learned how to apply first aid before. Let me apply medicine for you.¡± Mu Chen leaned against the window and looked at Bai Su lazily, then snorted softly. Perhaps it was because of his injuries, but he was extremely exhausted. He had seen Bai Su save people before, and she was indeed skilled. Furthermore, it was just a simple wound treatment. It wasn¡¯t difficult for the woman in front of him. But he didn¡¯t expect Bai Su to actually pull his pants off! ¡°What are you doing?¡± Mu Chen widened his eyes in shock as he looked at Bai Su in anger. Wasn¡¯t she too daring? This was something he had never imagined. A menacing look flashed across Mu Chen¡¯s eyes as he glared at Bai Su like he was about to lose his temper. The next moment, he was about to flip out. ¡°Don¡¯t look at me like that. I¡¯m doing this for your own good. The blood has already wetted your pants. In order not to get infected, of course I have to take them off. Do I have to bandage your wounds together with the pants?¡± Bai Su said righteously. She did have ulterior motives, and it was only because she wanted to confirm if he was the one who had molested her that night. Up until now, she hadn¡¯t noticed how misleading it was when she asked Mu Chen to take off his pants, and how easily her words tantalized people. Mu Chen snorted. Suppressing the anger, he said, ¡°You can use a knife to cut the pants above the injured area. You don¡¯t have to take it off. Or do you have other intentions for wanting me to take off my pants?¡± ¡°How could that be?¡± Bai Su snorted as she sat down beside Mu Chen and looked at him coldly. ¡°I just didn¡¯t think of it.¡± After she finished speaking, she took out a knife and cut open Mu Chen¡¯s pants, revealing the wound. ot only did she see the bleeding wound, but the man¡¯s left leg was also riddled with countless old injuries. There were knife wounds and bullet marks, all of which were connected to one another. It was extremely terrifying. She had also been on the battlefield before, but she had never received such serious injuries. it was impossible to tell if he was the one who had molested her that night. However, it also deepened her doubts. What had Mu Chen experienced to be covered in injuries? For an instant, she actually felt pity for Mu Chen. However, this heartache quickly disappeared because of the disdain in Mu Chen¡¯s eyes. She calmed herself down and bandaged Mu Chen¡¯s wound. The wound wasn¡¯t deep, nor was it fatal. It was just a simple superficial wound. She heaved a sigh of relief and gently patted his uninjured foot. ¡°Rest well. We¡¯ll go back tomorrow morning.¡± ¡°You have to go back with me.¡± Mu Chen moved closer, almost touching Bai Su¡¯s nose. His tone was a little menacing as he said, ¡°Don¡¯t forget, you called granny just now and said that we¡¯re together. Naturally, we have to go back together.¡± This was indeed the case. Bai Su took a step back and pushed Mu Chen away before glaring at him. Why did he have to be so close to her? He must have done so on purpose! ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll rest well.¡± Bai Su rolled her eyes at Mu Chen and returned to the bed. Only then did she realize that the person only gave them one room, and there was only one bed in this room. ¡°T¡¯ll get the owner to change rooms.¡± Bai Su felt a headache coming on. But she quickly sat back down. ¡°Forget it. You¡¯re injured. Someone has to take care of you. Besides, what if that person comes back today?¡± ¡°Hmph, he might not be here for me.¡± Mu Chen recalled the actions of that man at that time. It was more like he was targeting Bai Su. But who would target Bai Su?. Chapter 30 - Pregnancy Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°What, you failed? I misjudged you!¡± Yun Jin pointed at Pan Shuai and scolded. She thought that Pan Shuai had succeeded. Was it that difficult to get rid of Bai Su? ¡°It¡¯s because you didn¡¯t tell me the truth. You didn¡¯t say that she had a relationship with Mu Chen!¡± That was Mu Chen, the top dog of City A! ¡°Shut up! She has nothing to do with Mu Chen!¡± Yun Jin denied it. What she hated the most was the relationship between Bai Su and Mu Chen! If Pan Shuai spouted any more nonsense, she would tear his mouth apart! ¡°Even if it doesn¡¯t matter, you¡¯re not paying me enough. I heard that woman has good marksmanship.¡± Yun Jin glared at Pan Shuai and threw him another card. ¡°There¡¯s two million yuan in this card. I hope you can get the job done after getting the money.¡± Yun Jin bit his lip. Although the Lan family treated her very well, in order to establish the image of a well-behaved girl, she rarely asked for money from her family. This was all the money she had. ¡°Alright, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll definitely do my best after receiving your money.¡± Pan Shuai smiled as he rubbed his hands together. Although the task was a little tricky, Yun Jin had given him a lot of money. ¡°T heard them saying that you¡¯re going to marry Mu Chen. So youre trying to clear your own path?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t ask things you shouldn¡¯t.¡± Yun Jin interrupted Pan Shuai. Her patience had reached its limit. After getting rid of Bai Su, Pan Shuai couldn¡¯t be left alive either. After Pan Shuai left, Yun Jin felt her stomach churn. She quickly ran to the bathroom, but she only retched and couldn¡¯t vomit anything out. She leaned against the wall, but the nausea didn¡¯t subside. She was stunned for a moment, as if she had thought of something. Her period had stopped as well. Yun Jin secretly bought a pregnancy test. When she saw the two poles after the test, she couldn¡¯t help but gasp. She was indeed pregnant. She calculated the date. The most likely candidate was Pan Shuai. However, she calculated the time and realized that it was around the same time that Bai Su saved Mu Chen. If Mu Chen thought that he had slept with her, then¡­ Yun Jin smiled. This was an opportunity she could use. She touched her flat stomach and came up with a plan. Bai Su and Mu Chen stayed in the guesthouse for the entire night. The next day, before the sky completely lit up, the two of them returned to the Mu Family¡¯s home. Mu Chen¡¯s pants were cut by Bai Su. He didn¡¯t want anyone to see that he was injured, so he used Bai Su¡¯s jacket to cover himself. However, neither of them expected Lin Fang to be sitting on the sofa. Bai Su immediately stood beside Mu Chen. If Lin Fang saw that Mu Chen was injured, she would definitely be worried. ¡°What are you guys doing?¡± ¡°Grandma, something happened. We can¡¯t explain it to you in a few words, so we¡¯ll go up first.¡± After Bai Su finished speaking, she pulled Mu Chen upstairs. Lin Fang watched them go upstairs with a smile on her face. Wasn¡¯t the relationship between Bai Su and Mu Chen quite good? After entering the room, Mu Chen took out his pants from the drawer. When he saw that Bai Su was still frozen in place, his expression suddenly darkened. ¡°How long are you going to keep watching?¡± Bai Su immediately turned around. ¡°| just wanted to ask if you needed any help.¡± Bai Su rolled her eyes and cursed Mu Chen inside. She was being kind-hearted, but Mu Chen treated her like she had ill intentions. ¡°There¡¯s no need for that. I¡¯ll settle this myself.¡± As he spoke, Mu Chen had already finished and resumed his usual aloof and indifferent attitude. ¡°T¡¯ll help you take a day off. Don¡¯t worry about the professor today. Also, I¡¯ll investigate what happened yesterday.¡± The appearance of the car was really strange, and the man in the car didn¡¯t give them a chance to explain. ¡°I don¡¯t need to take leave. The professor¡¯s project is very important. I have to go.¡± ¡°Rest at home. The project can go on without you.¡± After saying that, Mu Chen left. Bai Su gritted her teeth. Could he be reasonable? Although he wanted her to rest for a day, the way he spoke made Bai Su unable to accept it. Mu Chen went downstairs and saw Lin Fang still sitting on the sofa. He smiled and walked over. ¡°Xiao Chen, how have you and Bai Su been lately? I hope I can see the two of you have a child in my lifetime. Then, I won¡¯t have any regrets even if I die.¡± ¡°Grandma, you will definitely live to a ripe old age.¡± Mu Chen interrupted Lin Fang. What nonsense was she talking about? However, Lin Fang knew her body too well. She was getting weaker by the day and was extremely exhausted. She could only rely on medicine to stay awake for an hour or two every day. The only people she were worried about were Mu Chen and Bai Su.. Chapter 31 - Cen Hao Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Mu Chen called Professor Guan to ask for leave for Bai Su. Only then did he know that this project couldn¡¯t go on without Bai Su. ot only was Bai Su responsible for the overall planning of the entire project, but she also held the design for the key parts. She had a lot of connections with the other person-in-charge and played a pivotal role in the entire project team. After Mu Chen hung up the phone, his gaze darkened. He knew that Bai Su was a top student, but he didn¡¯t expect her to be so influential. He couldn¡¯t help but feel more curious about her. Mu Chen applied for leave for Bai Su. There was no need for her to participate in the project at the Mu Corporation¡¯s building. Since she couldn¡¯t find anything to do, Bai Su decided to go to the most distinctive building in City A, Huamei Shopping Center. Huamei Shopping Center was the work of a young genius. Although it was a shopping center, every brick and tile was uniquely designed. It had always been the prime spot for young people who admired art. Bai Su prepared a pen and paper and wrote on the paper while carefully observing the building in front of her. Suddenly, her body tensed up and her gaze became vigilant. She turned around and saw a tall man in black with a pair of sunglasses. He was exuding a menacing aura that made him seem like someone she couldn¡¯t afford to provoke. He tapped Bai Su¡¯s shoulder lightly with his finger. ¡°Miss, we meet again.¡± ¡°Have we met before?¡± Bai Su was wary and confused. The man was too unique in terms of appearance and attire. If she had seen him before, she would definitely have had a deep impression of him. ¡°To be precise, I saw you get into Mu Chen¡¯s car last night.¡± The man adjusted his glasses and said, ¡°Let me introduce myself. My name is Cen Hao.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Bai Su blinked and moved aside. Cen Hao lied. Last night wasn¡¯t the first time he saw Bai Su. He had seen Bai Su from afar at the Lan Family¡¯s banquet. At that time, she was wearing luxurious clothes as she stood beside Mu Chen. She was the first female companion that Mu Chen had brought to the banquet in recent years. After that, he also investigated Bai Su and was very interested in the three-year gap in her resume. ¡°Mr. Cen, if there¡¯s nothing else, I want to be alone and take notes.¡± Bai Su nodded at Cen Hao politely. ¡°I¡¯m just curious. What¡¯s your relationship with Mu Chen?¡± Cen Hao curled his lips coldly. Aside from Bai Su, no woman had ever spoken to him like this. ¡°We have nothing to do with each other.¡± Bai Su denied it immediately. Unfortunately, her words weren¡¯t convincing at all. Cen Hao didn¡¯t believe it at all. ¡°If you guys had nothing to do with each other, would he bring you to the Lan family¡¯s banquet and let you sit in the front passenger seat?¡± Bai Su¡¯s expression darkened. Cen Hao¡¯s aura was too imposing. She even had the feeling that he had killed people before. He was definitely not an ordinary person. She didn¡¯t want to provoke him, so she moved aside discreetly. However, Cen Hao grabbed her wrist and pulled Bai Su to him. The two of them were almost touching each other! ¡°I don¡¯t like women who lie. You better tell the truth.¡± ¡°What I said is the truth. If you don¡¯t believe me, you can ask Mu Chen.¡± Bai Su struggled and glared at Cen Hao. The menacing look in Cen Hao¡¯s eyes deepened as he let go of Bai Su. In the blink of an eye, a boomerang appeared in Bai Su¡¯s hand. She threw it at Cen Hao. She was aiming at Cen Hao¡¯s left arm. Although it wouldn¡¯t cause a fatal injury, it could distract him! Cen Hao reacted quickly, but it took him a lot of effort to barely dodge the boomerang. When he regained his senses, Bai Su had already fled amidst the chaos. He couldn¡¯t help but curse softly, ¡°Damn it.¡± Acold smile rose on the corner of his lips. So the one who injured his people and saved Mu Chen was Bai Su. She could lie, but the boomerang revealed the truth Things were getting more and more interesting. Bai Su hid in the basement of the mall. She stayed there for a while before walking out cautiously. That man was mysterious and dangerous. Furthermore, from his words just now, he seemed to be connected to Mu Chen. He didn¡¯t have good intentions. Her using the boomerang to escape must have made Cen Hao unhappy. erhaps she should find Mu Chen and ask him about it. rofessor Guan led the project team to the moat for a real-time shoot to improve some of the details and data on the blueprint. Bai Su lifted up the tools and saw Mu Chen walking over from not far away. She frowned slightly. He was really a busybody. Or was the Mu Group very interested in their project and needed him to oversee it himself?. Chapter 32 - Falling into the Water Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations By the moat. The sunlight shone down and the surface of the water was sparkling. There were many idle citizens gathered around. They were either sitting on the ground to bask in the sunlight or strolling along the paths as they enjoyed a rare moment of leisure. Through the equipment, Bai Su recorded the data and stared at the moat. She had a thing for antique buildings. Yun Jin was also at the side. She was busy helping everyone. When she noticed Mu Chen walking over, she became even more enthusiastic. Everyone was a little baffled by Mu Chen¡¯s appearance. However, when they recalled that Yun Jin was his fianc¨¦e, they understood. Seeing that Mu Chen actually walked toward Yun Jin, a few gossipy girls felt that they were a match made in heaven. After all, Yun Jin was from the Lan Family. Whether it was for the sake of family matters or influence, it was reasonable for her to marry Mu Chen. With such a perfect marriage partner, no matter how much they admired Mu Chen, they wouldn¡¯t dare to covet him. However, Mu Chen didn¡¯t walk toward Yun Jin. Halfway through, he stopped in front of Bai Su and handed her a bunch of keys. ¡°I have a very important project later. I won¡¯t be in City A for about ten days. This is the key to the villa. If Grandma can¡¯t see either one of us, she would be worried.¡± The people around them looked at Mu Chen in astonishment. They never thought that he would hand the keys to Bai Su. Bai Su took the keys and shrugged helplessly. ¡°I understand.¡± She was purely doing so for Lin Fang¡¯s sake. ¡°So she was able to join Professor Guan¡¯s design team because of Young Master Mu. But how did they meet?¡± A woman lowered her voice and discussed. She couldn¡¯t stand how beautiful and talented Bai Su was. She was always inferior to her, so she couldn¡¯t help but slander Bai Su. ¡°How is that possible? We all know Bai Su¡¯s academic results. Just look at the blueprint. How much did she contribute? How much did you contribute?¡± As soon as she finished speaking, someone stood up for Bai Su. If someone from the project team really came in through the back door, it definitely wouldn t be Bai Su. Yun Jin was very uncomfortable and dissatisfied with Mu Chen and Bai Su being so intimate. However, she couldn¡¯t show it in front of Mu Chen. She walked up to Mu Chen with a smile and handed him a bottle of mineral water. ¡°Young Master Mu, the weather is hot today. Stay hydrated.¡± As she spoke, she handed Bai Su another bottle. Bai Su took it and opened it. She gulped it down two mouthfuls and thanked Yun Jin. At the same time, she didn¡¯t forget to praise her. ¡°Yun Jin, you¡¯re really gentle and considerate. It¡¯s a huge blessing to be able to marry you.¡± As she spoke, she even winked at Mu Chen. She and Mu Chen were faking their marriage. Sooner or later, Mu Chen and Yun Jin would get married, so she praised Yun Jin. Mu Chen¡¯s expression instantly darkened. Was she pushing him out? Was she that happy to push him to Yun Jin? She actually didn¡¯t have any feelings for him? Mu Chen clenched his teeth slightly and said coldly, ¡°That¡¯s right. Miss Yun Jin is extremely gentle. She¡¯s the best candidate to marry. She¡¯s not like some women, who are willful and unreasonable. They don¡¯t seem ladylike at all.¡± Bai Su was focused on the project and didn¡¯t notice Mu Chen¡¯s intention. ¡°Splash!¡± Aloud sound came from behind them! Yun Jin was startled. She quickly threw herself into Mu Chen¡¯s embrace and covered her mouth pitifully with tears welling up in her eyes. Bai Su looked over. She saw water splashing everywhere on the river surface. A man was struggling and splashing in the water! Quite a number of people surrounded the shore and shouted anxiously at the top of their lungs, ¡°Oh no! Someone has fallen into the water!¡± The water of the moat was really too rapid, and they didn¡¯t know how deep it was. Most of the people on the shore didn¡¯t have professional rescue knowledge and lacked the courage to go into the water. They could only look at each other and worry ashore. Another wave hit, and the man in the moat fell down. He didn¡¯t float up again! The situation was critical! Mu Chen glanced at Yun Jin, who was in his arms. She knew how to swim and she was extremely good at it. That day, she was able to scoop him up from the Gan River and saved his life. At that time, it was dark at night, and the Gan River was much more dangerous than the moat. Yun Jin was able to jump into the Gan River to save him, so jumping to this river to save people would be a piece of cake for her. Yun Jin was so scared that her face turned pale. She knew how to swim, but she was only at the amateur level. If the water was deep, she would be at her wits end. She looked at the moat again and was instantly scared. She couldn¡¯t do it.. Chapter 33 - Rescue Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations But if she didn¡¯t get into the water, Mu Chen would definitely suspect her. In that case, she would no longer be able to hide what happened that night. Yun Jin was so embarrassed that a thin layer of sweat formed. Mu Chen frowned as he looked at her. He felt even more puzzled by her timid personality. How could she have jumped into the cold Gan River that night and saved him? Could it be that the person who saved her that night was someone else? Yun Jin was troubled. She also wanted to jump into the moat. However, not only would this expose her, but she might also die! ¡°Mu Chen, I¡­¡± The moment Yun Jin spoke, Bai Su threw away the phone in her hand and ran to the nearest railing. She flipped over and jumped into the water! Her movements were light and without any hesitation. After falling into the water, she swam towards the center of the moat at an extremely fast speed. When she reached the spot where the person was drowning, Bai Su composed herself slightly, took a deep breath, and sank! Mu Chen looked at the river in disbelief. He didn¡¯t expect Bai Su to jump into the water. He became nervous and his attention was fixed on the small dot on the water surface. He held his breath. Wasn¡¯t she being too reckless? What if she encountered danger? Mu Chen didn¡¯t know what to think. When Bai Su dove into the water, the people around her were also shocked. They discussed, ¡°Why did she disappear? Don¡¯t tell me she drowned too.¡± Mu Chen panicked. But why did he care so much about Bai Su¡¯s life? As time passed, everyone felt a little sad and regretful. ¡°It¡¯s too difficult for a girl to save someone. Besides, that young girl looks so petite. Her arms are so thin. It¡¯s too difficult for someone like her to save people.¡± ¡°Shut up!¡± Mu Chen cursed softly. Yun Jin, who was beside him, was shocked. Did he care that much about Bai Su? A figure suddenly appeared on the water¡¯s surface. It was actually Bai Su! She was dragging an unconscious man as she swam towards the shore. She was getting closer and closer! The crowd started to cheer for her! Mu Chen also felt relieved and invigorated. He walked towards the shore quickly. Yun Jin gritted her teeth in hatred, but she could only follow quickly. Bai Su used all her strength to drag the man to the shore. Her stamina had long reached the limit and her vision was a little blurry. She pulled him backward with all her strength. Just as she was about to fall back into the moat, Mu Chen quickly pulled her to the shore. Yun Jin also came back to her senses and hurriedly laid the unconscious man on the shore. She didn¡¯t enter the water just now. Since Bai Su saved the man, Mu Chen would definitely be suspicious. She had to do something. She squatted down in front of the man and looked at his ugly face. She felt a little disgusted. However, in order not to arouse Mu Chen¡¯s suspicion, she could only try her best to hide her disdain. She pinched the man¡¯s nose and started to artificial respiration. She pressed against the man¡¯s chest and blew into the man¡¯s mouth. Previously, she had learned basic first aid knowledge in the orphanage. Unfortunately, she thought that it was useless at that time and only had one ear in and one out. Now, she regretted it. Mu Chen helped Bai Su to sit up. Bai Su¡¯s face was pale as she gasped for breath. However, her eyes were fixed on the man. He hadn¡¯t started to breathe on his own yet and still wasn¡¯t out of danger. Mu Chen looked at Yun Jin. Her artificial respiration was a little clunsy and was completely different from what he remembered. Although he was delirious at that time, he still remembered very clearly that the person who pressed against his chest was very strong. The rhythm of the artificial respiration was very good. That person had definitely undergone very professional training. Yun Jin panicked and pressed harder on the man¡¯s chest. Finally, the man spat out the water that had accumulated in his chest. Although his consciousness was still blurry, he could finally breathe on his own. Bai Su heaved a sigh of relief. Unable to take the exhaustion anymore, her vision went black! Mu Chen quickly supported Bai Su, who had lost consciousness! Her face was extremely pale and she looked as fragile as a porcelain doll! Yun Jin sat on the ground weakly. When she saw Bai Su lying in Mu Chen¡¯s embrace, she was furious! She had an idea. She covered her stomach and pretended to be in pain. Her teeth were chattering as she looked at Mu Chen pitifully. ¡°Young Master Mu, I don¡¯t feel well. Can you take me to the hospital?¡± With that, she pretended to faint as well. When the person fell into the water, someone called for an ambulance. At this moment, the ambulance happened to rush over. The doctor and nurse rushed over and carried Bai Su, Yun Jin, and the man into the ambulance. Mu Chen also followed!. Chapter 34 - His Child Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Bai Su slowly opened her eyes. The smell of antiseptic filled her nostrils and everything was white. Bai Su frowned. She was in the hospital? She sat up and surveyed her surroundings. Her head was dizzy, and she seemed to be having a fever. Her forehead was burning. She felt extremely uncomfortable and couldn¡¯t exert any strength in her limbs. Her ears were also ringing. She was extremely thirsty. She opened her mouth, but no sound came out. There was a slight chill on her forehead, like a man¡¯s palm. It was broad, steady, and it felt very reassuring. ¡°Do you feel uncomfortable?¡± Mu Chen¡¯s cold voice made Bai Su regain her senses. She tried her best to straighten her body. Seeing this, Mu Chen quickly stretched his hand out to help her lean against the bed. ¡°You went into the water to save someone. The river water entered your lungs. You have a slight infection now, and your fever hasn¡¯t subsided.¡± Bai Su nodded lightly. No wonder she felt so uncomfortable. She had always been very healthy and fit. She couldn¡¯t even remember when the last time she was sick was. However, the fever caught her off guard and she didn¡¯t have any strength at all. ¡°How¡¯s the person who fell into the water?¡± Bai Su drank a cup of warm water and felt a little better. She could finally speak. ¡°He¡¯s fine. You should be more concerned about yourself.¡± Mu Chen received the cup of water from Bai Su. Bai Su had been unconscious for a total of six hours, while Mu Chen had been guarding her without leaving her side. He had never felt so nervous before. Suddenly, the door of the room was flung open. Mu Xing rushed in. ¡°Something happened. Come with me.¡± ¡°What?¡± Mu Chen shook his head and glared at Mu Xing with dissatisfaction. Couldn¡¯t she be more composed? ¡°Bro, the doctor said that Yun Jin is pregnant. She told me that the child is yours. She¡¯s not in a good condition right now. Quick, go over and take a look.¡± regnant? Bai Su looked at Mu Chen in astonishment. Mu Chen was also shocked and went silent. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go with you.¡± Bai Su¡¯s expression darkened. tt turned out that not only was he engaged to Yun Jin, but the latter was also pregnant with his child. Bai Su laughed self-deprecatingly, but her heart ached. She felt upset for some reason. Yun Jin laid weakly on the bed. When she woke up and didn¡¯t see Mu Chen, she guessed that he must be accompanying Bai Su, and she felt extremely upset. The only person beside her was Mu Xing. When the doctor mentioned the child in her stomach during the ward round, she cried non-stop. Under Mu Xing¡¯s urging, she finally said that the child was Mu Chen¡¯s. As expected, Mu Xing said that she wanted to ask her brother. Then, she rushed out of the ward. Yun Jin smiled and touched her stomach. She lay weakly on the bed. Everything was as she had expected. When the doctor saw Mu Xing dragging Mu Chen over, he automatically assumed that Mu Chen was Yun Jin¡¯s boyfriend and started to reprimand him unhappily. ¡°You¡¯re the patient¡¯s boyfriend, right? She¡¯s been pregnant for more than a month, and she¡¯s already showing signs of miscarriage. Yet you let her suffer this sort of thing. Do you even want this child?¡± Mu Chen¡¯s expression was solemn. Calculating the days, he realized that it was approximately around the time of that night by the Gan River. He was drugged and had sex with Yun Jin¡­ So, it was that night? After the doctor mentioned some things to take note of, Mu Chen¡¯s expression turned even uglier. Mu Xing stood at the side with her heart in her throat. Initially, she didn¡¯t believe that Yun Jin was pregnant with her brother¡¯s child. However, when she saw Mu Chen¡¯s serious expression, she realized that it was actually true. Mu Chen had always been chaste. Even if there were women around him, he would never mess around. Mu Chen pushed open the door of the ward. Yun Jin laid on the bed weakly and looked at Mu Chen with grievance. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I actually realized that something was wrong with my body and thought about this possibility. I¡­ | haven¡¯t thought of how to tell you yet.¡± She acted extremely wronged and tears welled up in her eyes. ¡°I didn¡¯t want to tell Mu Xing. She kept asking me over and over again just now. I couldn¡¯t take it, so¡­¡± The more she spoke, the softer her voice became. As she spoke, she cautiously looked at Mu Chen. Her tone was extremely pitiful and she looked like an injured kitten. When Yun Jin was in the orphanage, she had already mastered the art of pretending to be pitiful. Mu Chen felt guilty. ¡°My body hasn¡¯t been feeling well since I was pregnant, that¡¯s why I hesitated and didn¡¯t immediately go into the water to save him¡­¡± ¡°Stop talking.¡± Mu Chen had already completely dispelled his doubts about Yun Jin. At that time, she didn¡¯t go into the water to save him because she was pregnant and wasn¡¯t feeling well. He had even blamed her for not being kind enough and even suspected that the person who had saved him that day was someone else. He felt even more guilty. ¡°It¡¯s not your fault. Your body didn¡¯t allow it. Going into the water would have made things more dangerous.¡±. Chapter 35 - Responsibility Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Yun Jin¡¯s eyes turned red. When she heard Mu Chen¡¯s words, her expression became even more pitiful. Everything was within her expectations. This way, not only would Mu Chen be able to understand why she didn¡¯t go into the water to save him, but he also wouldn¡¯t suspect her. Mu Chen stared at Yun Jin¡¯s face for a long time. With a frown, he thought about it for a very long time. ¡°Rest well. I¡¯ll marry you as soon as possible.¡± He needed to give Yun Jin and the Lan family an explanation. But why did she think of Bai Su? Yun Jin was stunned and felt extremely smug, but she knew not to push her luck. ¡°Young Master Mu, I don¡¯t have the intention to force you. You can pretend nothing happened.¡± The more pitiful she acted, the more she could exploit Mu Chen¡¯s sympathy. ¡°T¡¯ll be responsible.¡± Mu Chen repeated. ¡°Actually, this is quite good. You two were engaged to begin with, so having a child isn¡¯t a big deal. You two can strike while the iron is hot and hold the wedding, so that I can change my address.¡± Mu Xing was very happy. In this way, Bai Su wouldn¡¯t be able to stay in the Mu family, and she could only pack up and leave! ¡°Sis-in-law.¡± She even called out to Yun Jin sweetly. Yun Jin felt extremely pleased. She suppressed the joy in her heart and feigned weakness as she watched Mu Xing and Mu Chen leave. When Mu Chen returned to Bai Su¡¯s ward, Bai Su had already packed her things. When she saw him return, she smiled. ¡°Is Yun Jin really pregnant?¡± Mu Chen nodded his head. ¡°Really? Congratulations.¡± Bai Su said nonchalantly with a relaxed and cheerful expression. Mu Chen stared at Bai Su the entire time. When he saw her relaxed expression, he felt even more upset. He actually felt that Bai Su would be angry. What was he expecting? ¡°I want to be discharged.¡± Bai Su stretched. When the nurse came over just now, she felt much more refreshed after receiving the medicine for the fever. Besides, she hated the smell of the hospital and couldn¡¯t stay here for another moment. ¡°No, you¡¯re still running a fever. Stay here.¡± Mu Chen objected. Bai Su¡¯s face was still abnormally flushed, and she looked a little more fragile than usual. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Bai Su shook her head. ¡°I plan to make a meal for Grandma. I probably won¡¯t have such a chance in the future.¡± Bai Su knew that the Lan family and the Mu family had an agreement. Now that Yun Jin was pregnant with Mu Chen¡¯s child, Mu Chen would definitely marry Yun Jin. At that time, her relationship with Mu Chen definitely would be revealed. Although it would make Lin Fang sad, she had to come clean sooner or later. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go back together.¡± Mu Chen¡¯s expression darkened. That night, Madam Lan and General Lan rushed to the hospital. Even Lan Jing, who was on a business trip in the neighboring city, rushed back and gathered in Yun Jin¡¯s ward. Although this was a private hospital, with their connections, the Lan family found Yun Jin¡¯s ward easily. They even knew that she was pregnant. General Lan was furious. He asked Yun Jin angrily, ¡°Which bastard did this? I¡¯ll shoot him to death!¡± The daughter he had painstakingly found was actually defiled by someone. She even conceived out of wedlock! General Lan, who loved his daughter and was very conservative, couldn¡¯t accept this! ¡°Don¡¯t be so harsh. The child is already very sad.¡± Madam Lan quickly stepped in to mediate. Her heart ached for Yun Jin. She had led a wandering life for so many years and had never experienced the warmth of a family. Now, she conceived out of wedlock. Lan Jing remained silent and looked at Yun Jin lovingly. None of them wanted Yun Jin to suffer any harm or grievance. Tears welled up in Yun Jin¡¯s eyes. She looked extremely pitiful. ¡°Who is that man?!¡± General Lan asked again. Yun Jin wanted to tell them. She still needed the Lan family to pressure Mu Chen to marry her as soon as possible. She bit her lip lightly and cried. ¡°The child is Mu Chen¡¯s, but this was an accident. Mu Chen didn¡¯t take advantage of me. I did it willingly¡­¡± The more she spoke, the more aggrieved she became. Her face was so pale that it looked like she could faint at any moment. ¡°Mu Chen? I¡¯ll capture him right now!¡± General Lan was furious. Fortunately, Madam Lan stopped him. ¡°Listen to Yun Jin first.¡± did so willingly. Don¡¯t blame Mu Chen. He said that he will be responsible for me and will marry me.¡± Yun Jin stammered as she sobbed. ¡°Forget it. Mu Chen already has an engagement with Yun Jin. It¡¯s only a matter of time before she gives birth. Since the two of them like each other, it¡¯s not impossible.¡± General Lan¡¯s expression was still unpleasant, but he calmed down a little. ¡°But we can¡¯t delay this. We have to make things clear to the Mu family as soon as possible.¡± Madam Lan looked at Yun Jin seriously and asked again solemnly. ¡°Are you really willing?¡± Yun Jin nodded.. Chapter 36 - Request Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After Bai Su bought the ingredients, she returned to the Mu family. She had asked Lin Fang about her preferences beforehand and planned to make three light delicious dishes and soup. Lin Fang wasn¡¯t in good health, and eating light food would help with digestion. She got busy in the kitchen. It only took her a moment to prepare the dishes and bring them over. She cooked meatball soup, steamed bass, white prawns, and stir-fried vegetables. Although the dishes were simple, they tasted very good. Lin Fang was extremely satisfied with her meal and she nodded her head. From time to time, she would praise Bai Su and exclaim that Mu Chen was really lucky to marry Bai Su. Bai Su only smiled without knowing how to confess. Lin Fang had already heard that Bai Su and Mu Chen were faking their marriage. However, feelings were fickle. Perhaps after spending a long time together, they would suddenly like each other. Besides, Bai Su had a gorgeous appearance and a good personality. She was kind-hearted and she cooked well. She was perfect. She knew Mu Chen too well and knew what kind of woman he liked. It would be difficult for him not to fall for Bai Su. Lin Fang picked up a meatball for herself and couldn¡¯t help but praise Bai Su, ¡°Your meatball is really delicious. Not only is it chewy, but it¡¯s also very elastic. It must have taken a lot of effort to cook it. I didn¡¯t expect you to have such good culinary skills.¡± ¡°You flatter me.¡± Bai Su was a little embarrassed by Lin Fang¡¯s praise. ¡°I didn¡¯t know how to cook before. Because I had to take care of a patient, I learned how to cook some basic dishes. These are all extremely ordinary dishes.¡± Bai Su had always been carefree. She wasn¡¯t picky about food or clothes at all. At that time, in order to take care of the fickle Gu Yan, she spent three months learning cooking. When she thought of Gu Yan, who had been missing all this time, Bai Su felt a little dejected and dispirited. Mu Chen glanced at Bai Su and instantly guessed that the patient she was talking about was Gu Yan. When he thought of how much she cared for Gu Yan, Mu Chen felt uncomfortable all over again. He glanced at Bai Su from the corner of his eyes. Bai Su had already concealed her dejected mood and continued to chat with Lin Fang. After the meal, when Bai Su was clearing the dishes, she saw Mu Chen walking into the kitchen. Worried that Lin Fang would hear them, she pulled Mu Chen to the small balcony that was connected to the kitchen. She even closed the door. She once again confirmed that this enclosed space only had the two of them. The small balcony was so small that the two of them were almost completely pressed together. They could even hear each other¡¯s breathing. ¡°You will marry Yun Jin, right?¡± Bai Su took a step back and tried her best to put some distance between her and Mu Chen. However, it was a pity that it had little effect. In the eyes of others, they would definitely misunderstand their relationship. Before Mu Chen could reply, Bai Su muttered, ¡°Of course you have to marry her. She¡¯s already pregnant with your child. Besides, the Mu family and the Lan family have an agreement. It¡¯s a perfect business alliance. It¡¯s the perfect marriage.¡± Mu Chen¡¯s expression darkened. Bai Su wasn¡¯t jealous. On the contrary, her calm tone made it seem as if she was just stating a simple fact. ¡°So, it¡¯s about time we reveal our fake marriage.¡± At the dining table just now, she wanted to tell Lin Fang everything in detail. However, Lin Fang had a kind look on her face and she liked her very much. Bai Su struggled for a long time and couldn¡¯t bring herself to reveal it. ¡°Yes. After the cooling-off period is over, we¡¯ll go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get a divorce.¡± Mu Chen said indifferently. Not a trace of emotion could be seen in his calm eyes. ¡°No problem.¡± Bai Su even heaved a sigh of relief, but she still felt a little empty inside. She thought about it for a moment. It was probably because of Lin Fang. She hesitated before looking at Mu Chen. ¡°There¡¯s one more thing I hope you can agree to.¡± Mu Chen was interested. He was surprised by Bai Su¡¯s pleading tone and was even more curious about what she was pleading for. Bai Su paused for a moment. ¡°I hope that even if we¡¯re divorced, I can still come to the Mu family¡¯s home to visit Grandma. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll try my best to come when there¡¯s no one around. I won¡¯t bring you any trouble.¡± Lin Fang was the only person she couldn¡¯t let go of in the Mu family. ¡°Sure.¡± Even if he told his grandmother that he and Bai Su were faking their marriage, his grandmother definitely wouldn¡¯t bear to part with Bai Su. If Bai Su came to visit her occasionally, she would definitely be happy. When he thought about how he could still see Bai Su even if they divorced, Mu Chen couldn¡¯t think of a reason to refuse. However, she begged him for such a trivial matter? Then what was he expecting just now?. Chapter 37 - I Will Pay You Back Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°There¡¯s something else.¡± Bai Su looked a little troubled and her tone was more negotiable than before. ¡°You gave me a million yuan back then. At that time, we agreed that we could only cancel the agreement after Grandma passed away. Now, we¡¯re canceling it because of you, Young Master Mu, so¡­¡± Although Gu Yan was missing now, she would definitely find him and that money would come in handy. ¡°Or you can treat it as a loan and I will return it.¡± Worried that Mu Chen would go back on his words, Bai Su added. Mu Chen looked at Bai Su with a cold expression. She seemed to value money a lot. This wasn¡¯t the first time she had emphasized that she couldn¡¯t take back a million yuan. She had also said so confidently the last time. He didn¡¯t care about a million yuan. In fact, a million yuan wasn¡¯t even enough to stuff his teeth with. However, when Bai Su suggested it, Mu Chen felt uneasy. ¡°Where are you going to earn a million yuan? The average wage in City A is ten thousand yuan, which means that if you don¡¯t eat and drink, it will take at least eight years. Do you think I have such good patience?¡± He raised his eyebrows slightly. When he thought about how she was asking for this money for Gu Yan, he felt even more uncomfortable. ¡°There¡¯s no need to take so long. I can be faster. I¡¯m already in charge of the professor¡¯s project team.¡± Bai Su hurriedly refuted Mu Chen. Although, a million yuan was definitely a huge sum to her. ¡°Your current project is under the jurisdiction of the city government. It¡¯s almost a purely public service project. Even if I give you compensation, it¡¯s probably only three to five thousand yuan.¡± This design project was led by the city government. The public service project funded by the Mu family yielded no profit at all. ¡°Although this project isn¡¯t lucrative, Professor Guan has already said that he still has a few projects he wants me to participate in. There are also other companies or individuals who tried to recruit me. After the project is finished, I will have better opportunities.¡± This was why most people wanted to get into the professor¡¯s project team. Although this project wasn¡¯t lucrative, it was definitely a bonus on their resumes and would be beneficial for their careers in the future. As an important participant in the project, although Bai Su had yet to graduate, she had already attracted a lot of attention. Among them was even the boss of Mu Corporation¡¯s design department. ¡°Oh.¡± Mu Chen only snorted lightly and didn¡¯t express his opinion. He wanted to tease Bai Su a little more, but there was a hurried knocking on the door. Reluctantly, Mu Chen opened the kitchen door and Rong Xiu squeezed in. Although she was anxious, she was still afraid of Mu Chen. She took a few steps back and said, ¡°Mu Chen, I have something to tell you.¡± She then glanced at Bai Su, who was standing inside, and her expression instantly darkened. ¡°You come out too.¡± The two of them returned to the living room one after another. Mu Xing sat beside Lin Fang and obediently massaged her legs. Unfortunately, Lin Fang didn¡¯t like this. She only smiled when she saw Bai Su come out. ¡°Lan Sheng called me just now and mentioned the marital agreement between the two families. He asked when we can put it on the agenda.¡± Rong Xiu didn¡¯t beat around the bush and went straight to the point. She had heard Mu Xing mention Yun Jin and also met her at the Lan family¡¯s banquet. She was a very beautiful and gentle young lady. Moreover, even if Yun Jin had an ordinary appearance and a bad personality, she was still the daughter of the Lan family. Bai Su was just a girl who grew up in an orphanage. How could she compare to her? ¡°It¡¯s just a marital agreement from many years ago. Is there a need to be so concerned about it?¡± Lin Fang pulled a long face and was very unhappy. ¡°Marital agreements are the remnants of feudal society. It doesn¡¯t count. And now that the children are older, they should pursue their own happiness. Give me the phone, I¡¯ll tell Lan Sheng myself.¡± Lan Sheng was a big shot in the military, but she had never been afraid of him. ¡°But the Lan family and us are well-matched in terms of social status.¡± Mu Xing persuaded from the side while she glanced at Bai Su with a complacent gaze. She was finally leaving! ¡°So what if we¡¯re well-matched in terms of family background? The most important thing is for them to like each other. Isn¡¯t the Mu family rich enough? Do we still have to suck up to the Lan family?¡± Lin Fang tapped her walking stick angrily. In any case, no matter how Rong Xiu tried to persuade her, she wouldn¡¯t agree. ¡°Mom, don¡¯t make the decision so quickly. Mu Chen and Yun Jin might really be in love with each other. General Lan personally told me that Yun Jin is carrying Mu Chen¡¯s child!¡± Lin Fang was so shocked that her mouth was agape as she stared at Mu Chen. ¡°Is¡­ is this true?¡±. Chapter 38 - I Want to Leave Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Mu Chen¡¯s looked conflicted. In the end, he still nodded his head. Although he was drugged, he had to be responsible for Yun Jin and bear the consequences of that incident. ¡°You¡¯ve always been levelheaded. Why did you mess around?!¡± Lin Fang was so angry that she kept knocking on her walking stick. ¡°Grandma, my brother and Yun Jin are both adults. It¡¯s normal for them to do that sort of thing. Besides, our families are similar, and Yun Jin is a well-bred young lady from a prominent family. They¡¯re compatible!¡± Mu Xing added, ¡°She¡¯s thousands of times better than Bai Su¡¯s.¡± ¡°What do you know? What does a brat like you know? Mind your own business. Every time you get into trouble, you make us clean up your mess!¡± Lin Fang glared at Mu Xing and scolded her. Mu Xing had never suffered such grievance before. She glared at Bai Su. [t was all her fault! ff she hadn¡¯t bewitched her grandma, she wouldn¡¯t have been scolded! ¡°Mom, Mu Xing is still a child. Don¡¯t take it to heart.¡± ¡®ong Xiu quickly came forward to smooth things over. She observed Lin Fang¡¯s expression as she spoke. ¡°But Mu Chen made Yun Jin pregnant. This is an indisputable fact. We should give the Lan family an explanation.¡± ¡®ong Xiu wasn¡¯t as straightforward as Mu Xing, but she had also expressed her stance. At the same time, she placed pressure on Lin Fang. Lin Fang frowned and paused. ¡°Even if that¡¯s the case, there¡¯s no need for Mu Chen to marry her. We can use other things to compensate the Lan family. For example, money or shares. If it really doesn¡¯t work, take my life!¡± ¡°Grandma!¡± Mu Chen stopped Lin Fang. What nonsense was she talking about?! Lin Fang also knew that she was going overboard, but she really couldn¡¯t bear to part with Bai Su. She had taken a liking to Bai Su with a single glance. Furthermore, she had seen how Mu Chen and Bai Su interacted these few days. She believed that in time, the two of them would definitely be able to develop feelings for each other. ¡°The granddaughter-in-law that I, Lin Fang, acknowledge will only be Bai Su.¡± Bai Su was moved when she heard this. No one had ever stood on her side as determinedly as Lin Fang, and no one had always defended her as she did. She was an orphan and had never known what familial affection was. She also regarded Lin Fang as her grandmother from the bottom of her heart. ¡°The Lan family isn¡¯t involved in the business world. Why would they want the Mu family¡¯s shares? Furthermore, these are the Mu family¡¯s shares. It¡¯s not appropriate to give them to outsiders. As for money, the Lan family doesn¡¯t lack it.¡± Rong Xiu shook her head gently and pressured her a little. ¡°What they want is the Mu family to give them an explanation.¡± ¡°Um, can I say something?¡± Bai Su moved forward. ¡°What right do you have to speak here?¡± Rong Xiu glared at her fiercely. She had already guessed what Bai Su would say. She would probably make things up because she didn¡¯t want to leave the Mu family. After all, how could she be willing to return to the orphanage when she could marry into the wealthy Mu family? ¡°Shut up.¡± Lin Fang scolded Rong Xiu before changing her demeanor again. She looked at Bai Su gently and said, ¡°Bai Su, tell me. You¡¯re the person I feel most guilty about now. I¡¯ll listen to whatever you say.¡± Bai Su slowly exhaled. ¡°Grandma, Mu Chen and I have been faking our marriage from the start. We have already agreed that when the time is ripe, we will explain it to you and divorce. I¡¯m sorry for lying to you.¡± As she spoke, Bai Su bowed to her. Lin Fang looked at Bai Su in surprise and her eyes dimmed. At her age, she was quite wise, so she could guess what Bai Su wanted to say. ¡°The Mu family and the Lan family had an marital agreement to begin with. Mu Chen and Yun Jin both like each other. Now that they have a child, it¡¯s natural for them to get married. I also want to leave this place and start my own life.¡± Bai Su smiled. ¡°It¡¯s just that I can¡¯t bear to part with you. Can I come back to see you when I¡¯m free?¡± This was the only request she had. ¡°You child, what nonsense are you talking about? If you want to come back, then come back. I want to see who dares to stop you!¡± Lin Fang coughed non-stop. ¡°But have you really thought it through? Are you really going to divorce Mu Chen?¡± Mu Chen glanced at Bai Su. Although this was the result of their discussion and the best plan¡­ He actually hoped that Bai Su would go back on her words. Mu Chen was puzzled as to why he would have such thoughts. Bai Su nodded lightly and said with certainty, ¡°Grandma, I¡¯ve already thought it through.¡±. Chapter 39 - She Cant Replace Him Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Lin Fang could only nod when she saw Bai Su¡¯s insistence. She dragged her exhausted body up the stairs with difficulty with the help of Mu Chen. She looked extremely lonely. Bai Su watched her leave and her heart ached. She had disappointed Lin Fang in the end. As soon as Lin Fang and Mu Chen left, Mu Xing and Rong Xiu immediately revealed vicious looks. Rong Xiu¡¯s previous gentle demeanor disappeared and she snorted. ¡°A crow is a crow. You can¡¯t become a phoenix even if you go from rags to riches. There will be a day when you fall from grace.¡± Bai Su smiled lightly and ignored Rong Xiu¡¯s sarcastic remark. She probably wouldn¡¯t see Rong Xiu again in the future. She could say whatever she wanted. ¡°Also, don¡¯t go to Professor Guan¡¯s project team! Who knows what tricks you¡¯ve used to get in? I don¡¯t want to see you every day!¡± Mu Xing took the opportunity to kick her when she was down. She remembered that Professor Guan thought highly of Bai Su and made her in charge of many important projects. Mu Xing could only do some things an assistant would do. The entire project team knew that she came in through the back door. It was inevitable that they would discuss it behind her back. Mu Xing didn¡¯t want to admit it, but she was always inferior to Bai Su in the project team. ¡°Why? I entered the project team with my own capabilities.¡± Bai Su widened her eyes and tried to argue. ¡°Professor Guan had already recruited me half a year ago and asked me to join his project. I didn¡¯t even know your brother at that time, so what could I do?¡± She got a spot on the project¡¯s team fair and square. ¡°If you don¡¯t believe me, you can ask Professor Guan directly. If he says anything about me being unsuitable for the project team, | will immediately pack up and leave!¡± Bai Su was very confident. ¡°Even if it was Professor Guan who asked you to join the team, you have to leave if I don¡¯t like it! Otherwise, if 1 ask the Mu Corporation to withdraw their funds, your entire project will be ruined.¡± Mu Xing was aggressive and refused to back down. ¡°What nonsense are you talking about?¡± Mu Chen came down the stairs. He had heard everything that Mu Xing had said. ¡°Bro, I¡¯m doing this because I don¡¯t want Bai Su to pester you anymore. Besides, Miss Lan is also on the project team. What if she misunderstands your relationship with Bai Su?¡± Mu Xing felt intimidated, but she still insisted. ¡°This is an investment by the Mu Corporation. It¡¯s a project led by the government. How can we withdraw our investment just like that? Do you want the entire A City to see the Mu Corporation as a joke? Or do you want the Mu Corporation to be sued? Will you pay the exorbitant penalty?¡± Mu Chen didn¡¯t have a good temper, not to mention that Mu Xing was really audacious. Mu Xing looked at Mu Chen timidly and quickly corrected herself. ¡°I didn¡¯t think that the project would fail. I just didn¡¯t want Bai Su to stay on the project team. Without her, the project team can still proceed smoothly.¡± Mu Chen remained calm as he asked Mu Xing, ¡°Then, who will take over Bai Su¡¯s job after she leaves the project team?¡± Before Mu Xing could change her words, Mu Chen continued. ¡°Are you going to do it? Unfortunately, you¡¯re not capable enough. Those things aren¡¯t something you can do. Since you can¡¯t do it, don¡¯t play underhanded tricks behind people¡¯s backs. If you have the capability and you¡¯re really better than Bai Su, take her spot!¡± ¡°To¡± Mu Xing blushed. However, Mu Chen was right. She had tried her best for a long time. She couldn¡¯t find any words to refute him. ¡°There¡¯s no room for discussion.¡± After Mu Chen made the decision, he signaled for Bai Su to follow him upstairs. Bai Su nodded her head and followed behind Mu Chen. ¡°I¡¯m his sister.¡± As Mu Xing watched them leave, she felt wronged and sat on the sofa angrily. Not only did Mu Chen not side with her, but he even defended Bai Su. ¡°Xing¡¯er, bear with it for now.¡± Rong Xiu comforted Mu Xing. ¡°But how long do I have to endure it? Do I have any say in this family?¡± Bai Su was bullying them. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, this humiliation won¡¯t last long,¡± Rong Xiu comforted. ¡°Lin Fang is one of the founders of the Mu Corporation. She holds 20% of the Mu Corporation¡¯s shares. Your brother has 10%, while I have 5%. According to Lin Fang¡¯s will, after she dies, Mu Chen, I, and you will get 30% of the shares. At that time, we will have more shares combined than Mu Chen alone. He will have to listen to us.¡± Lin Fang was getting more and more sick. Her days were numbered. As long as Lin Fang died, their good days would come. ¡°Alright.¡± Mu Xing nodded and smiled.. Chapter 40 - Transformation Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Bai Su followed behind Mu Chen into the room. ¡°Thank you for helping me out just now. Professor Guan¡¯s project team is very important to me.¡± Bai Su didn¡¯t dare to imagine how big of an impact it would have on her career if she lost her job on the project team because of Mu Xing. ¡°You don¡¯t have to thank me.¡± Mu Chen said coldly. His mood was a little better than before. ¡°I¡¯m just saying the truth. Moreover, I don¡¯t want there to be a problem with the project. I know your ability. Even if you really want to leave, Professor Guan won¡¯t agree.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Bai Su couldn¡¯t help but smile when she thought about how Professor Guan made her multitask all the time and he wished that every part of the project would include her. Mu Chen looked at Bai Su. Her smile just now was quite pretty. It was like a warm and gentle spring breeze. ¡°There¡¯s one more thing. The city has decided that there will be a special award ceremony and interview segment for your heroic rescue. As the project team was conducting an inspection nearby that day, the interview can also publicize the Mu Corporation¡¯s corporate culture and image. Professor Guan and I have discussed it. We hope you can participate.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need for that.¡± Bai Su waved her hand. She hated this sort of drama the most. Besides, it was only right to save people in distress. Wasn¡¯t it too meritorious for them to hold an award ceremony and interview her? She hadn¡¯t thought of what to say. Mu Chen glanced at Bai Su. He had guessed that she would refuse. He cleared his throat and reminded her in a ¡°kind¡± manner, ¡°Aside from the award, there is also a cash reward of 200,000.¡± ¡°T¡¯ll go.¡± Bai Su immediately corrected herself. Mu Chen snorted. It was as he had thought. As long as money was involved, Bai Su would disregard her principles. He took out a light blue dress from the closet and handed it to Bai Su. Bai Su¡¯s eyes lit up. The small dress was extremely beautiful. It was simple yet elegant. There were no complicated patterns, but the overall design was extremely high-end. The material was also very comfortable and was extremely suitable for formal occasions. ¡°Wear this when you confer.¡± Mu Chen said coldly. ¡°Oh.¡± Bai Su blinked her eyes. She never thought that Mu Chen would be so considerate as to even choose a dress for her. As she gestured at the dress, she muttered, ¡°Did you choose this dress?¡± ¡°How is that possible?¡± Mu Chen denied it. The truth was that he had somehow parked the car in front of the studio of a famous fashion designer in City A. He chose this dress from a pile of clothes that were either limited edition or haute couture. After fussing over it for four to five hours, he even asked the designer for advice and finally settled on this dress. ¡°I told the driver to choose whatever he wanted,¡± he said airily. However, his eyes were averted. Bai Su didn¡¯t think too much about it and nodded lightly. That¡¯s true. A busy person like Mu Chen could earn tens of millions of yuan every minute. How could he spend the time to pick a dress for her? However, she was still a little disappointed. She forced an awkward smile and took a deep breath. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect him to have such good taste. I like the dress very much.¡± The award ceremony was scheduled to be held three days later in Mihal Square in City A. The news of Bai Su jumping into the water to save a man had spread like wildfire. Every citizen was impressed by her bravery. She was just a young girl, but she had the courage to jump into the water and the ability to save someone. Most importantly, not only was she kind, but she was also beautiful. Rumor had it that she was also a straight-A student. She went viral and netizens were saying that since she was so perfect, which window had God closed for her? The award ceremony and reward distribution ended quickly, and it was time for the reporters to ask questions. Bai Su answered a few basic questions. A female reporter in her thirties stood up and held the microphone as she looked at Bai Su with a smile. ¡°Ms. Bai, I heard that you have a special relationship with the Mu Corporation¡¯s new CEO, Mu Chen. I heard that you two have already registered your marriage. I wonder if this is true.¡± With that, she took out her phone and opened the photo album. There were two red booklets in the photo. On top of them was a photo of Bai Su and Mu Chen. There were also their names and the big red seal of the Civil Affairs Bureau. The people around them were so shocked that they froze for a long time. This was too sensational. The brave heroine actually had ties with the young boss of the Mu Group and had secretly married him. Was there something shameful that made her choose to hide their marriage? Bai Su gasped. She didn¡¯t expect herself to be pushed to the forefront of the matter..