《The Billionaire’s Brokenhearted Deal》 Chapter 1 - 1 1 You dumped me so why are you thinking of me ?Chapter 1: Chapter 1: You dumped me, so why are you thinking of me? Chapter 1: Chapter 1: You dumped me, so why are you thinking of me? ¡°I heard Miss Zhang¡¯s first love is still around, yet I, unclean in body and mind, are you sure you want to proceed with this blind date?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, his demeanor regal and detached, even edged with a hint of cruelty. The woman¡¯s expression froze instantly: ¡°Mr. Mo¡­can¡¯t you forget your ex-girlfriend? She¡¯s been gone for two years.¡± Ayer of frost seemed to cloak his handsome features as he replied in a heavy voice, ¡°It has nothing to do with time.¡± Tricked into attending a blind date? Very well! Let¡¯s see how he deals with these people when he gets back. The woman¡¯splexion turned slightly pale as she picked up her ss of lemonade and took a sip: ¡°What if I said I could wait for you?¡± ¡°Oh, I forgot to tell you, I¡¯m already ¡®useless.''¡± Mo Chen¡¯s expression remained calm, his voice deep and indifferent. The woman looked shocked: ¡°What¡­what do you mean?¡± ¡°Exactly what you¡¯re thinking, ¡®incapable of human connection.''¡± He scoffed, his dark eyes filled with indifference. The woman was rendered speechless. Suddenly, a sweet and clear voice broke into the awkward atmosphere: ¡°Miss, you might as well give up. He doesn¡¯t like you. Let me do it.¡± This familiar voice¡­ Had been silent in his world for two years. The moment Mo Chen looked down, his body stiffened, and the decayed heart in his chest seemed to gradually regain its beat. Turbulent currents churned in his eyes, his handsome face taut. When he suddenly looked up, it was as if he had seen a ghost. Qiao Ruoxin had returned¡­ That proud figure was like a zing light rushing into his vision, stinging his eyes. ¡°Who are you?¡± the woman asked. Qiao Ruoxin smiled slightly, her doe-like eyes innocent and clear: ¡°Me? I¡¯m his ex-girlfriend. He¡¯s just humoring you. Can¡¯t you tell? Don¡¯t waste your time on him. You deserve better.¡± The woman looked at the stunning face before her, annoyed: ¡°Are you ying a joke on me?¡± She stood up, grabbed her bag, and left in a huff. Qiao Ruoxin chuckled lightly, took a seat, and watched the man opposite her. Their eyes met, electric, the air thickening with an odd tension. Mo Chen stared intensely at her. Was this an illusion? It must be an illusion¡­ Qiao Ruoxin was wearing a Hepburn-style little ck dress, her wavy hair cascading romantically and gently to her waist. Her makeup was delicate, her cherry lips rosy, with a graceful figure and a pair of slender, straight legs that were hard to look away from. ¡°Mo Chen, did you miss me that much?¡± Qiao Ruoxin propped her little face with her hands, her voice soft and delicate. The restaurant was quiet and elegant, the lighting dim and intimate, their gazes indistinct. Upon hearing her voice, Mo Chen paused, then let out a disdainful coldugh, his voice husky to the extreme: ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, you dare toe back to see me.¡± His long fingers under the table clenched into a fist, knuckles cracking. He picked up his phone and opened the WeChat group with his brothers, sending a message: [Need a few people to hold me back, she¡¯s back.] Qiao Ruoxin blinked: ¡°I missed you too, so I came back.¡± Mo Chenughed lowly, his mirth filled with mockery: ¡°How much did you miss me?¡± ¡°A lot, a lot. I thought about you every day.¡± His phone almost bent from the force of his grip, and he felt himself on the verge of losing control, pressing his lips tightly together. Every part of his body ached, the pain spreading to his limbs. ¡°It was you who dumped me, why would you think of me?¡± Mo Chen stared at her as if she might evaporate from the Human World the next second. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes flickered thoughtfully, as if considering: ¡°Hmm¡­the events from two years ago are tooplicated, I can¡¯t exin in a word or two, I¡¯ll tell youter.¡± The next second! With a ¡®m,¡¯ the man¡¯s hands fiercely struck the table, giving off a violent noise. He abruptly stood up, glowering at Qiao Ruoxin across from him, ready to burst. Chapter 2 - 2 2 Who Said I Was Going to Lay a Hand on Her ?Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Who Said I Was Going to Lay a Hand on Her? Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Who Said I Was Going to Lay a Hand on Her? Just at that moment, his two best brothers finally arrived. ¡°Hey, hey, hey! Calm down, calm down! Public ce! It¡¯s not good to get physical! After all, she¡¯s a girl who cares about her face.¡± Bai Junyan and Lu Siheng strode forward, each grabbing one side of the about-to-erupt volcano that was Mo Chen. Qiao Ruoxin was truly frightened to see him like this. After two years, this man¡¯s temper had be even more explosive. Bai Junyan pulled Mo Chen away and gave Lu Siheng a look: ¡°Siheng, take Ruoxin home first. Today is not suitable for negotiations. Let¡¯s all cool down a bit.¡± Qiao Ruoxin watched as Mo Chen was dragged away, pouting unhappily. She couldn¡¯t help but mutter softly, ¡°I really missed you.¡± ¡­ The parking lot. Looking at Mo Chen, who had gradually regained hisposure, Bai Junyan couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°You¡¯re a grown man, were you really going to hit Ruoxin?¡± ¡°Who said I was going to hit her?¡± Mo Chen nced coldly at him, as if looking at an idiot. ¡°Then why did wee over to hold you back?¡± Mo Chen, with an expressionless face, said in a deep voice, ¡°I was afraid I would lose control and take her right there.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Bai Junyan was somewhat speechless: ¡°Beast or not, you¡¯re the beast here, don¡¯t forget your misogyny.¡± Suddenly, he threw a punch, which Bai Junyan quickly dodged, astonished, ¡°Your misogyny isn¡¯t because of me, so why hit me?¡± Mo Chen narrowed his eyes and said coldly, ¡°Tricking me into going on a blind date?¡± Bai Junyanughed awkwardly, ¡°Wasn¡¯t that a request from your old man? We did it for your own good.¡± ¡°Take her to Jiangfu Number One. If she dares to run again, break her legs!¡± With that, he turned and walked towards his car. Bai Junyan, caught betweenughter and tears: ¡°Why are you always so simple and brutal? That¡¯s your heart we¡¯re talking about¡ªare you really willing to do it?¡± ¡°Get lost!¡± ¡­ Jiangfu Number One. Ruoxin was delivered by Lu Siheng to this French-style vi, Mo Chen¡¯s residence. As soon as she pushed open the car door to get out, she saw two bodyguards who had been waiting for a long time. She frowned slightly: ¡°Does Mo Chen intend to imprison me?¡± ¡°Do you think he¡¯ll give you a chance to escape again?¡± Lu Siheng scoffed. Ruoxin didn¡¯t speak, walking through the garden and into the vi, hearing Lu Siheng¡¯s warning behind her: ¡°If you¡¯ve no intention of having anything to do with him, I hope you¡¯ll stop tormenting him. He¡¯s almost a wreck.¡± A wreck¡­ Her silhouette stiffened; she had heard Mo Chen say himself that he was finished, back in the restaurant. What on earth had happened to that man in these two years? Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s delicate face grew paler by the moment, her gaze flickering with unease: ¡°What¡­ what happened to him?¡± Because of you, he developed severe psychological disorders¡ªinsomnia, misogyny, explosive temper, and even nausea and vomiting whenever a woman got too close to him.¡± After finishing, Lu Siheng added: ¡°Honestly, the blow you dealt him was too harsh. His personality is already obsessive and extreme.¡± Her eyes were quickly consumed with shock, and it took a long time for her to recover. After an unknown period, Qiao Ruoxin slowly said, ¡°I will never leave him again.¡± Having finished speaking, she turned and went inside the vi. In her heart, she vowed silently that she would make Mo Chen better. She had hurt the pride of a man, especially someone like Mo Chen, who was the pride of the heavens¡ªas if he had been thrown from ten thousand meters high to the ground. Chapter 3 - 3 3 You Want to Come Back to Me ?Chapter 3: Chapter 3: You Want to Come Back to Me? Chapter 3: Chapter 3: You Want to Come Back to Me? After Qiao Ruoxin entered the vi, Lu Siheng drove away. Then, a ck Rolls-Royce Phantom slowly stopped outside the vi. The car window rolled down, revealing Mo Chen¡¯s stunningly handsome face, staring expressionlessly at the lit-up lights of the vi. He picked up a cigarette, ced it between his lips, and lit it. The burning ember glowed willfully in the dark night. Leaning back in his seat, he stared intently at the bedroom window, his dark eyes filled with possessiveness. In the two years since Ruoxin had left, he had taken up smoking, but only during moments of frustration and confusion. Scenes from their initial encounter earlier in the evening began to surface in his mind; she seemed unchanged from two years ago, yet more beautiful, with a graceful figure and fair, attractive features. After all, Ruoxin was the belle of the Film Academy. Suddenly, he let out a self-deprecating snicker, finding himself ridiculous. He had nearly driven himself to ruin, while Qiao Ruoxin was livingfortably, an irony indeed. Sleepless, he had to stand guard himself to have peace of mind. ¡­ The next day, early in the morning. Qiao Ruoxin woke up at seven o¡¯clock, finished her morning routine, and changed her clothes. As she descended the stairs, she saw a man sitting on the living room sofa. A jolt went through her heart. Slowing her pace, she approached and finally saw his handsome features clearly ¡ª a dissolute noble son¡¯s demeanor, his suit jacket tossed carelessly on the sofa. Mo Chen appeared to be resting with his eyes closed, his long fingers, well-defined at the joints, supporting his forehead, the tie under his white shirt loose and hanging, his sleeves casually rolled up revealing a silver wristwatch. His handsome face was taut, and his jawline was smooth and sexy. The air was tinged with a faint smell of alcohol. Had he been drinking? Moreover, he was still in the clothes fromst night, and she suddenly remembered what Lu Siheng had said about his insomnia¡­ Had he not slept all night? ¡°Didn¡¯t you sleepst night?¡± At the sound of her voice, Mo Chen suddenly opened his dark eyes, looking at her, his voice low, ¡°I¡¯m not tired, don¡¯t want to sleep.¡± Just as Ruoxin was about to say something, the man interrupted her, ¡°Why did youe back?¡± ¡°I told you, I missed you.¡± Just as she was about to sit beside him, she heard his cold andnguid voice, ¡°Stay away from me.¡± Qiao Ruoxin closed her eyes briefly, then sat down on the opposite sofa, a smile on her face, ¡°I¡¯m back.¡± ¡°Do you want toe back to me?¡± His lips curled with a mocking smile, his eyes filled with indifference. ¡°Yes.¡± Mo Chen, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, do you think I love you so much that you cane and go as you please?¡± In the spacious living room, the atmosphere was a bit tense, with the man¡¯s dominant presence pressing down on the entire vi. She shook her head slightly, ¡°That¡¯s why I¡¯m here to win you back.¡± Mo Chenughed in disbelieve, hisughced with a hint of mockery, ¡°Win me back? What if I already have another woman?¡± ¡°But you don¡¯t, you were on a datest night, even telling that woman you can¡¯t forget your ex-girlfriend.¡± ¡°How can you believe what a man says?¡± He picked up another cigarette, ced it between his lips, lowered his eyes to light it with a lighter, and exhaled the smoke towards her across. Through the smoke, Ruoxin was momentarily taken aback, ¡°You¡¯ve started smoking?¡± Although she had found the man smoking quite attractive and alluring, she still didn¡¯t like it¡­ He didn¡¯t speak, merely narrowing his eyes slightly. With a cigarette between his thin lips, his beautiful features were shrouded with dissolute charm, as he leaned back. Chapter 4 - 4 4 You Think You Can Win Me Back Like This ?Chapter 4: Chapter 4: You Think You Can Win Me Back Like This? Chapter 4: Chapter 4: You Think You Can Win Me Back Like This? Qiao Ruoxin looked at the fatigue on his handsome face with a bit of heartache, ¡°Why don¡¯t you sleep all night?¡± ¡°If I sleep, I will dream. In those dreams, I¡¯ve strangled you countless times,¡± he said slowly, with an air of indifference. Every time hey in bed to sleep, he thought of Qiao Ruoxin lying in someone else¡¯s bed every night, being cherished by someone else. Just thinking about that scene, his hate grew wildly, making him feel nauseous and vomit. Then, he started to suffer from insomnia night after night, bing more and more irritable. She was slightly taken aback. So, the chronic insomnia had made Mo Chen¡¯s temperament be more and more gloomy, as if he was steeped in darkness. ¡°Mo Chen, I love you, I have always loved you, please don¡¯t do this¡­¡± to yourself. She couldn¡¯t bring herself to say the rest. But what answered her was his disdainful snort, ¡°You don¡¯t love me, otherwise you wouldn¡¯t have dumped me for two years before remembering me.¡± Love? That word was a joke to him. He had lived for 27 years, known Qiao Ruoxin for 9. And this girl had always tormented him, body and soul, to the point where he felt like a masochist. Mo Chen: ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, the words ¡®I love you,¡¯ if said without feeling, sound especially disgusting.¡± He deliberately emphasized the word ¡®disgusting.¡¯ In these two years, how many men had Qiao Ruoxin said ¡®I love you¡¯ to? Thinking of this, Mo Chen suddenly felt nauseous, abruptly got up and strode with long legs towards the bathroom. At the moment the door shut, sounds of vomiting and running water could be heard from inside. Sitting on the sofa, Qiao Ruoxin turned pale immediately, her beautiful eyes misting over. Is it really that serious¡­ If this continues, Mo Chen¡¯s body might truly be ruined. ¡­ The door opened. The first thing Mo Chen saw was Qiao Ruoxin standing there, her face so pure it reached her bones, yet her heart was cruel to the extreme. His handsome face was tight, still dripping with water, his gaze cold and indifferent. Qiao Ruoxin looked at his slightly paleplexion, and her heart tightened. It must be said, Mo Chen had a face that every woman would want to sleep with, incredibly handsome, but with a terrible temper. ¡°Let me make breakfast for you.¡± She smiled slightly, suddenly speaking. Mo Chen raised an eyebrow slightly, a trace of surprise crossing his handsome face, ¡°You can cook?¡± ¡°Of course, let me take care of you from now on.¡± Having said that, she walked towards the kitchen. She opened the fridge to get ingredients, nning to prepare a simple American breakfast since there wasn¡¯t much time. The tall, handsome figure of the man followed her, watching her skilled movements, his Adam¡¯s apple bobbing up and down. After a while, Qiao Ruoxin ced two breakfasts on the dining table. She tilted her head towards the man, ¡°Please enjoy, Lord Mo?¡± Mo Chen pulled out a chair and sat down, looking at the sandwich and fried egg in front of him, as well as the fruit sd. The man ate elegantly, his mannerpletely at odds with his irritable temper. Qiao Ruoxin took a sip of orange juice, watching the man finish his breakfast without blinking. She spoke cautiously, ¡°I will make it for you every day from now on, is that okay?¡± ¡°You think you can win me back just like that?¡± Mo Chen wiped the corner of his mouth with a napkin, ncing at her indifferently. ¡°Since you love me so much, of course, I have to win you back.¡± She smiled gently. Probably no one else in this world could love her more than Mo Chen. Chapter 5 - 5 5 If Youre a Man Make Her Cry ?Chapter 5: Chapter 5: If You¡¯re a Man, Make Her Cry! Chapter 5: Chapter 5: If You¡¯re a Man, Make Her Cry! Mo Chen lifted his eyes to her, ¡°I never agreed to let you pursue me.¡± ¡°I know, I¡¯ll bring you lunch at noon.¡± She was unfazed. Then, she ced her passport and ID card in front of the man, saying, ¡°I¡¯m giving these to you, I¡¯m going to live elsewhere, but I won¡¯t run away.¡± Because she didn¡¯t want to see Mo Chen so distressed anymore, she thought she¡¯d better take it slow. The man looked down expressionlessly at the passport and ID card for a moment, his voice deep, ¡°No.¡± ¡°You can have someone follow me, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll be staying with Bai Junyan¡¯s woman.¡± Her eyes twinkled innocently. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, for an ex, you sure have a lot of nerve, huh?¡± She arched her back proudly, her cherry lips tempting, ¡°I¡¯ll bring you lunch at noon, then I¡¯ll leave, let your bodyguard escort me.¡± Having said that, she got up and left the dining room on her own. Afterward, the bodyguard entered the dining room, ¡°Mr. Mo, Miss Qiao asked us to escort her.¡± Mo Chen looked at the passport and ID card on the table andmanded in a deep voice, ¡°Keep an eye on her, 24-hour surveince.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡­ Shuian Huating. Qiao Ruoxin was escorted to the neighborhood, rode the elevator to the 17th floor, and entered the home using the passcode. At that moment, Lan Ke, who was sitting on the couch in the living room watching a Korean drama, nced back at her, ¡°Didn¡¯te home all night, did you and Mo Chen burn with passion, unable to bear the loneliness?¡± She changed into slippers, copsed on the couch, and leaned on Lan Ke¡¯s shoulder with a bewildered look in her eyes, ¡°Ake, Mo Chen must have hated me so much these past two years.¡± ¡°What else, should he be grateful that you dumped him?¡± Qiao Ruoxin stared at the television screen, but her gaze couldn¡¯t focus, ¡°I¡¯ll make him feel better¡­¡± Suddenly, Lan Ke asked, ¡°Ruoxin, I really want to know why you treated Mo Chen like that? You¡¯re already 21, not a child anymore, can you tell me the truth?¡± She slowly sat up, somewhat helpless, ¡°If I told you I was abducted, would you believe me?¡± Clearly, Lan Ke was dismissive, ¡°Abducted for two years? No ransom requested, no notification to your family, what¡¯s the point of such an abduction?¡± And Qiao Ruoxin seemed even prettier than before, not at all like someone who had suffered. She sighed softly and didn¡¯t want to talk anymore. ¡­ Soon, it was noon. Hengzhong Group, inside the CEO¡¯s office. Mo Chen had already taken a bath and changed into a new set of clothes, sitting in his chair behind the office desk, signing documents. The cellphone set aside suddenly vibrated. He capped his pen and picked up the phone indifferently, opening the WeChat group with his brothers. Bai Junyan: ¡°Mo Chen, was the moon beautifulst night?¡± Lu Siheng: ¡°What the hell?¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°My sister Ruoxin is back? Damn, I missed a good showst night!¡± Gu Mocheng: ¡°Mo Chen, if you¡¯re a man, make her cry tears of regret!¡± Bai Junyan: ¡°You guys go away, Sister Qiao came back to ask for a reconciliation.¡± Mo Chen: ¡°Who said I¡¯m reconciling with her?¡± The brothers: ¡°???¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°Heh! First, you have the guts to change the photo of Miss Qiao from your profile picture, you¡¯re like a freak!¡± His WeChat profile picture was of a cute little girl eating ice cream, dressed in a white princess dress, with adorable twin ponytails, and the backdrop was Disnend, a 5-year-old Qiao Ruoxin. Mo Chen: ¡°Not changing it.¡± Then, the inte on his desk rang. Mo Chen set the phone aside, not bothering with them. He pressed the answer button, and the voice of his female secretary came through, ¡°President Mo, Miss Wen Wan is here again, insisting on entering, I can¡¯t stop her.¡± Then, the office door was knocked, and without waiting for a response, she entered. Mo Chen hung up the phone and looked at the woman who walked in, Wen Wan. Chapter 6 - 6 6 I never thought about getting back together ?Chapter 6: Chapter 6: I never thought about getting back together with you. Chapter 6: Chapter 6: I never thought about getting back together with you. ¡°Achen, let¡¯s have lunch together?¡± Wen Wan wore a white dress, graceful and delicate as her name suggested. ¡°No,¡± he rejected coldly, toozy to even nce her way. Thus, he didn¡¯t see the hurt in Wen Wan¡¯s eyes, but she quickly smiled again, ¡°I heard you went on a blind datest night, that means you¡¯re ready to start a new life, right?¡± Mo Chen finally lifted his gaze to Wen Wan, his voice deep and chilly, ¡°Don¡¯t waste your time on me.¡± ¡°I want to!¡± Wen Wan bit her lip, showing her reluctance. The man continued working on his documents, responding indifferently, ¡°Whatever.¡± The inte rang again. His slender fingers pressed the answer button, a trembling voice came from the other end, ¡°President Mo, Qiao¡­ Miss Qiao is here.¡± ¡°Let her in.¡± Miss Qiao? While Wen Wan was curious about who this Miss Qiao was, a cool yet soft voice came from behind her. ¡°Wen Wan, how can you be so useless? I left you that position for two years, and you still haven¡¯t made any progress.¡± Qiao Ruoxin carried a thermal food container to the visitor¡¯s area, ced it on the coffee table, smoothed her skirt, and sat down elegantly on the sofa. This voice¡­ Wen Wan turned around in shock and sure enough, she saw the little enchantress who had vanished for two years! ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! You¡¯re back!¡± She smiled slightly, her eyes seemingly innocent, ¡°Yeah, I¡¯m back, so you can leave now. Don¡¯t bother my ex-boyfriend.¡± Wen Wan looked back at the man behind the desk, her emotions somewhat out of control, ¡°Mo Chen! Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re still hung up on her!¡± ¡°Get out.¡± The two frosty words chilled Wen Wan¡¯s heart, ¡°She¡¯s not suitable for you at all, she will definitely disappoint you again, I promise.¡± Mo Chen frowned, a sh of displeasure swept through his dark eyes, but he remained silent. Wen Wan had already turned around and left in a huff. After the sound of the door closing, the office returned to silence, a silence that felt somewhat ominous. Qiao Ruoxin took out the lunch she had prepared from the thermal container, arranging everything neatly. ¡°Come and eat.¡± Mo Chen rose from his desk and walked over to the sofa in the visitor¡¯s area where he sat opposite her. Qiao Ruoxin handed him the chopsticks, ¡°Do you believe what Wen Wan said?¡± ¡°What do you think?¡± he scoffed. ¡°You must believe it, otherwise you wouldn¡¯t be silent. It hurts,¡± she said, feeling a sour ache in her heart. Mo Chen took the chopsticks, looking at the four dishes and one soup in front of him, all of which were exquisite and made with effort, obviously taking a lot of time. He tasted one of the dishes and found it surprisingly good. He looked up at Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s expectant eyes and said coldly, ¡°Not bad.¡± ¡°This time, trust me, I¡¯ll behave,¡± she said seriously, gazing at the handsome face of the man opposite her. Mo Chen continued to eat, still detached and indifferent, ¡°I never thought about getting back together with you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin felt as if her heart cracked open an inch, yet she still smiled sweetly, ¡°Whether you want to is up to you, whether I pursue you is my business, nobody has the right to interfere with anyone else, right?¡± The man said nothing, quietly continuing his meal, after all, he was a man of few words, whether dining or resting. The wound was too deep, and even though it had healed, the rotten flesh inside hadn¡¯t beenpletely cleansed. If it happened a second time, he might really consider bing a monk. Qiao Ruoxin kept watching him eat, the sadder she felt. Had he been eating properly in these two years? Eating his meals as if he was taking medicine, without a hint of appetite. ¡°Aren¡¯t you eating?¡± Mo Chen suddenly looked at her. She paused slightly, ¡°I¡¯ve already eaten. You go ahead, and try the soup too, I¡¯ve simmered it for three hours.¡± Chapter 7 - 7 7 Because He Loves Her ?Chapter 7: Chapter 7: Because He Loves Her Chapter 7: Chapter 7: Because He Loves Her Mo Chen let out a scornful, disdainful chuckle, his tone dripping with sarcasm, ¡°Only after eating you remember to bring some for me?¡± This girl never had him in her heart; he was always thest. Uh¡­ How had he be so petty. Qiao Ruoxin still exined to him with a good temper, ¡°After packing your lunch, I realized there were some leftovers, so I finished them beforeing here.¡± Mo Chen stopped talking and quietly finished his meal. ¡°Where are you going this afternoon?¡± he suddenly asked. She leaned on the sofa, stretchingzily, ¡°I n to apany you to work, I might be a bit busy in a few days.¡± Mo Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at her, ¡°Busy?¡± ¡°Yeah, I joined the ¡®Idol 101¡¯ audition, so when the timees, vote for me, and support your ex-girlfriend,¡± she said. ¡°Who let you join?¡± he frowned slightly. Ruoxin¡¯s lively eyes met his, ¡°I need to earn money to support myself, otherwise will you give me money?¡± After all, the bnce on her bank card was pitiful. And also to ensure she got the widest exposure possible, so she wouldn¡¯t be ¡®disappeared¡¯ again. Mo Chen nced at her expressionlessly, his voice cold, ¡°No.¡± How resolute! How heartless! Qiao Ruoxin genuinely felt unhappy now, ¡°You¡¯ve established so many charitable foundations, at the very least I was once your girlfriend, and I¡¯ve made you happy before, aren¡¯t you unfair to me?¡± Although, she hadn¡¯t really wanted it, his outright rejection chilled her heart. ¡°Yeah, no,¡± his attitude remained indifferent. Give her money? To let her continue to disappear? Dream on. Mo Chen faintly felt that her willingness to return this time was possibly because she was out of money. She pouted a little aggrieved, her voice taking on a note ofint, ¡°Then when I have no clothes to wear, can you sponsor me a few pieces?¡± ¡°I can.¡± Mo Chen frowned; had his ex-girlfriend be this destitute? Qiao Ruoxin immediately felt much better and showed a sweet smile, ¡°I knew it, you still like me best.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s lips curled into a cold smile, his tone sarcastic, ¡°Like what about you?¡± ¡°Like everything about me, am I wrong?¡± she retorted proudly, lifting her chin and meeting his gaze. Mo Chen was silent, his profound gaze fixed on her delicate egg-shaped face, emotions stirring within his eyes. Taking for granted his love for her, doing whatever she pleased, was a bad habit he had indulged! He got up indifferently and returned to his desk, sitting in the chair, beginning his CEO routine. Qiao Ruoxin leaned on the sofa, watching him at work, making endless phone calls in a tonally icy manner, as if he were in Antarctica. A glint shed in her eyes. Suddenly, she stood up, walked over to his desk, promptly capturing the man¡¯s attention. ¡°What are you doing?¡± he looked up at her with a cold expression. Qiao Ruoxin took a pen from the holder and some scrap paper, smiling coyly, ¡°Nothing, you carry on with your work, I¡¯ll just entertain myself for a while.¡± Then, she returned to the sofa in the reception area. Mo Chen watched her obedient appearance, his gaze deepening, with this woman around, he simply couldn¡¯t focus on work. The inte on his desk rang again; he pressed the answer button. ¡°Mr. Mo, the conference room is ready, everyone has arrived, you can go for the meeting now.¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± He picked up the materials from the desk, stood up, and went to Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s side, his voice grave, ¡°I¡¯m going to a meeting, it will be about two hours.¡± Qiao Ruoxin nodded, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll wait here for you.¡± Mo Chen responded indifferently, ¡°Mhm.¡± Then, he turned and left the office, instructing Secretary Jiang in the secretarial area, ¡°Keep an eye on her, she¡¯s not allowed to leave.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Secretary Jiang stood up and nodded. Then, she watched Mo Chen¡¯s indifferent figure leave. Chapter 8 - 8 8 I Know Im Your Most Hated Ex-Girlfriend ?Chapter 8: Chapter 8: I Know I¡¯m Your Most Hated Ex-Girlfriend Chapter 8: Chapter 8: I Know I¡¯m Your Most Hated Ex-Girlfriend Qiao Ruoxin sat on the sofa with a pen in hand, tracing back and forth on a piece of paper, seemingly lost in whatever she was sketching. From time to time, a smile would lift the corners of her mouth, as if she were immersed in her own world. ¡­ Two hourster. The office door opened and Mo Chen¡¯s tall legs stepped inside, his dark eyes flickering with a trace of anxiety. Seeing Qiao Ruoxin asleep on the sofa, the aggression in him finally began to subside. He walked to his desk, pressed the inte on his phone, ¡°Bring in a nket.¡± Then, he returned to the sofa in the reception area, watching the peaceful sleeping face of Qiao Ruoxin, a graceful curve forming on his lips. Mo Chen noticed a few sketchingics on the coffee table. His brows slightly furrowed, his slender fingers picked up the sheets of paper. It was him on the drawings. Looking up at the slumbering Qiao Ruoxin, had she been drawing him after getting the paper and pen? The drawings were in a youthful style, romantic and tender. They depicted him working just moments ago, even capturing the frown and displeasure on his face. At that moment, a knock on the door sounded and Secretary Jiang brought in a nket. Mo Chen nced at the sleeping Qiao Ruoxin across from him, signaling Secretary Jiang to ce the nket over her. Secretary Jiang gently covered Qiao Ruoxin with the nket, then left the office. He stared at theics on the paper, lost in thought. Qiao Ruoxin was talented from the start, having been admitted to a top domestic film academy at the age of 16. If she hadn¡¯t be his woman, she would have been shining in the entertainment industry by now, her pretty face would have surely made her a top star without a problem. ¡°Does it look like you?¡± Suddenly, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s voice rose, blurry andnguid. Mo Chen looked over at her, her sleepy, hazy appearance was soft and endearing. His tone was cold, ¡°No, it doesn¡¯t.¡± Qiao Ruoxin wrapped the nket tighter around herself and sat up, snorting softly, ¡°Denying the truth, just keep it for your collection, I know you like it very much.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was full of disdain as he looked at her indifferently, ¡°It¡¯s too ugly.¡± Qiao Ruoxin furrowed her brows and threw off the nket. She stood up, took the drawings, and forcefully ced them inside a drawer on the desk. ¡°You must keep it, no discussion!¡± Mo Chen looked at her, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, in what capacity are you throwing your weight around here?¡± ¡°I know, I know, you don¡¯t need to remind me again that I am your most hated ex-girlfriend.¡± With an indifferent expression, Qiao Ruoxin sat back on the sofa and noticed his cellphone. She picked up the phone, and at the sight of the lock screen, her heart ached fiercely once more. The lock screen was a selfie of Qiao Ruoxin, making a funny face at the camera, looking quirky and cute, both adorable and sweet. ¡°Why is this ugly picture still your lock screen, can you change it to a nice picture of me?¡± sheined a little. Qiao Ruoxin quickly entered the password, still her birthday, and let out a sigh of relief. Then, the phone¡¯s wallpaper that caught her eye made her heart tremble, it was a picture of her lying in bed, asleep, with her eyshes long and curled; she could no longer remember when it was taken. Qiao Ruoxin frowned at the man across from her, ¡°Why do you only use pictures of me making faces or sleeping? I have so many pretty photos¡­ ¡± Mo Chen¡¯s voice was chilling as he spoke slowly, ¡°That is the pretentious you, not the real you.¡± That was true, the beautiful pictures were all deliberately posed by her. ¡°Change it, it damages my image,¡± she said, and went to change the lock screen and wallpaper. Mo Chen suddenly stood up and snatched the phone from her hand, identally touching her fingers and quickly withdrawing his hand. A wave of nausea began to rise, which he forcefully suppressed. The sh of difort that passed over his handsome face was caught by Qiao Ruoxin, who noticed his distress. Just a touch made him suffer so much? To this extent? Why did this man force himself to such an extent? Chapter 9 - 9 9 Why Are There Ugly Women Everywhere ?Chapter 9: Chapter 9: Why Are There Ugly Women Everywhere? Chapter 9: Chapter 9: Why Are There Ugly Women Everywhere? Mo Chen looked at her with cold eyes, ¡°Don¡¯t touch my phone.¡± Having said that, he turned and walked toward his desk. Qiao Ruoxin stared at his tall figure, ¡°You neither want me nor change my photo, how are you going to find another woman?¡± The man¡¯s figure paused, but he did not turn around, ¡°I¡¯ll change it when I find someone.¡± The fact was, he had no intention of changing it, not even if he found someone else. Qiao Ruoxin watched him return to his seat behind the desk and sighed softly, a sound only she could hear. The more Mo Chen rejected her today, the more he had doted on her in the past. This man was just that extreme. Qiao Ruoxin sat on the sofa in the reception area, watching staff members continuallye in to report to him, bringing documents and files until the end of the workday. ¡°I¡¯m heading back, Ake has asked me to go to the hot springs tonight, we¡¯re going to take promotional photos for that program tomorrow.¡± Mo Chen looked at her, silent and enigmatic, his eyes darkening. Qiao Ruoxin continued, ¡°Your bodyguard has been following me.¡± ¡°How many days have you been back?¡± he asked. ¡°A week now.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s face instantly grew more somber, a me of anger smoldering within him as he sneered, ¡°Am I thest one you thought of?¡± Uh¡­ She smiled awkwardly, ¡°I needed to settle myself first so I could go to you beautifully.¡± He scoffed coldly, ¡°Get out.¡± Qiao Ruoxin stopped herself from saying more, slowly turned around, her voice helpless, ¡°Take good care of yourself, eat well, sleep well, I¡¯vee back and I won¡¯t leave again.¡± After speaking, she left the office. The moment the door closed, a wave of solitude swept in from all directions, hidden well within the office. Mo Chen propped his right arm on the desk, slender fingers resting against his forehead, his eyes closed, fatigue and irritability marked his handsome face. Two years ago, he had found that this woman had never loved him. Otherwise, how could she be so cruel as to torment him? ¡­ Evening, at a social gathering. Women of various appearances, dressed in beautiful gowns. Mo Chen nced indifferently across the room, his tone icy and disdainful, ¡°Why are there only ugly women everywhere?¡± Was the world deliberately opposing him? The brothers: ¡°???¡± Bai Junyan said with contempt, ¡°In your eyes, aside from Sister Qiao, which woman isn¡¯t ugly?¡± Ji Haochuan said, ¡°Sister Qiao is a rare beauty, having entered a top domestic film academy at 16. Apart from her solid professional skills, mainly it was her face that was noticed.¡± Gu Mocheng said, ¡°Subdue her, make her cry from torment, let her remember you for life.¡± Mo Chen: ¡°¡­¡± Lu Siheng: ¡°¡­¡± Bai Junyan said, ¡°I always feel ipatible with you because I am not twisted enough. Gu Mocheng, you seem to have experience in tormenting women.¡± Ji Haochuan said, ¡°Mo Chen would never torment Sister Qiao; he only torments himself.¡± Mo Chen swirled the red wine in his ss with his slender fingers and snorted dismissively, ¡°Is that so? Times have changed; she¡¯s just an ex now.¡± Just then, a woman in a red evening gown bumped into Mo Chen¡¯s arms, apologizing with a bashful face, ¡°Ah¡­ I¡¯m so sorry, President Mo, I didn¡¯t mean to.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s expression changed drastically; the heavy perfume scent made him nauseous, a feeling of vomiting churning within him. Setting down his wine ss, his long legs took him toward the restroom¡ªleaving with an air of hostility. The woman¡¯s self-esteem was wounded by his reaction; her attempts at seduction had disgusted Mo Chen??? ¡°Don¡¯t worry, beautiful, it¡¯s his health, not your charm,¡± Bai Junyan consoled her with a few words, and the woman left heartbroken. Lu Siheng sighed, ¡°Will Achen ever recover?¡± Gu Mocheng: ¡°Heartache needs heart medicine; it¡¯ll depend on Qiao Ruoxin.¡± Chapter 10 - 10 10 The Shameless Step-Sister ?Chapter 10: Chapter 10: The Shameless Step-Sister Chapter 10: Chapter 10: The Shameless Step-Sister The next day. At the photo shoot for ¡°Idol 101,¡± in the dressing room. ¡°Yo yo yo, isn¡¯t this my Asia¡¯s richest man¡¯s ex-girlfriend, who was kicked out of the house and disappeared from the human world for two years, my half-sister?¡± At the sound of the voice, Qiao Ruoxin turned to nce and smiled faintly, ¡°Isn¡¯t this my mother¡¯s little mistress who took over the nest, shamelessly iming a ce she doesn¡¯t deserve?¡± Qiao Sisi red at her furiously, ¡°Say that again! My mom is not a mistress!¡± ¡°Right, right, right, she might be the fourth or fifth or sixth, but you being shameless is true.¡± She blinked innocently, her tone enough to infuriate without any repercussions. Qiao Sisi was about to explode with anger, ¡°Who are you calling shameless!¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t be bothered with this wretched stepsister and turned to leave the dressing room. ¡°Youe back here! You little bitch!¡± Qiao Sisi stamped her foot angrily, her face full of hatred. Since she dared toe back, then this time, she would definitely make Qiao Ruoxin kneel and beg for mercy! ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin had changed into the program¡¯s uniform, her legs slender and straight, her makeup exquisite, and her beautiful eyes clear and innocent like a deer¡¯s, her skin glowing white. She had just entered the studio, lining up to have her promotional photos taken. Many girls were whispering about her beauty, a beauty that was impossible to ignore. To her surprise, she saw the woman standing in front, with an elegant and dignified aura. Wen Wan? What was she doing here? Her gaze then fell on the work badge around the woman¡¯s neck, which read: Chief Director, Wen Wan. Wen Wan is the chief director of this program??? As Qiao Ruoxin was lost in thought, Wen Wan suddenly walked over to her. ¡°Everyone, keep up the good work, I¡¯ll be taking my leave now.¡± Wen Wan left with a gentle smile, havinge just to visit the set. However, upon seeing Qiao Ruoxin, Wen Wan¡¯s smile froze momentarily on her lips, but she quickly recovered and left the studio. A smirk appeared on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face, what a lively scene indeed, those expected and unexpected, all had shown up. Suddenly, Qiao Sisi stood behind her, handing her an opened bottle of water, ¡°Sister, have some water.¡± The next second, Qiao Sisi¡¯s hand trembled, and the bottle of water looked set to spill all over her. Heh¡­ Such a low IQ move, and this rotten stepsister had the nerve to try it. Qiao Ruoxin, without any politeness, knocked the bottle of water onto Qiao Sisi¡¯s own body, causing a stir among the onlookers. Before Qiao Sisi could react, Qiao Ruoxin softly apologized with feigned guilt, ¡°Ah¡­ sorry, I didn¡¯t mean to.¡± Qiao Sisi¡¯s face turned extremely ugly, suppressing the urge to p her. This is the program¡¯s uniform!!! There¡¯s no second set!!! ¡°You did that on purpose, Qiao Ruoxin!¡± With an innocent, pitiful little expression, she replied, ¡°I really didn¡¯t, maybe you shouldn¡¯t participate, considering you¡¯re so ugly you won¡¯t stand out anyway.¡± ¡°Aaah! Qiao Ruoxin, I¡¯m going to fight you!¡± Qiao Sisipletely lost herposure and lunged at her. Everyone present was shocked by her scream. Qiao Ruoxin stepped back, and immediately someone came forward to hold back Qiao Sisi. Her rotten stepsister looked like a woman who had lost her mind. While she stood on the outskirts of the crowd, watching Qiao Sisi go mad. Why bother with all of this? Could you imagine your neighbor¡¯s child, suddenly bing your half-sister one day? It¡¯s like disgust was knocking on the door of disgust¡¯s mother, disgust paid a full visit to the house! Utterly disgusting! Chapter 11 - 11 11 Is this why you stole a kiss from him ?Chapter 11: Chapter 11: Is this why you stole a kiss from him? Chapter 11: Chapter 11: Is this why you stole a kiss from him? Evening at Jiang Residence Number One, inside the bedroom. After being embraced by that woman atst night¡¯s party, Mo Chen started to vomit incessantly, even running a fever. Only at times like this would he be able to get some decent sleep. He had been asleep for the whole day, with the nanny knocking on the door several times without getting a response. Exhaustion was written all over Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face, and even in his sleep, his brow was slightly furrowed, perhaps within a dream. The doorbell rang; as the nanny went to answer it, Wen Wan stood at the door: ¡°Nanny Zhang, is Achen home? I need to see him for a bit.¡± The nanny looked troubled: ¡°Master Mo is not feeling well; he is resting in his bedroom.¡± Upon hearing the words ¡®not feeling well¡¯, Wen Wan walked straight upstairs, ignoring the nanny trying to stop her from behind. ¡°Miss Wen, Master Mo has instructed not to be disturbed by anyone¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll just take a look; I won¡¯t disturb him.¡± ¡­ Meanwhile. After a whole day of busyness, Qiao Ruoxin finally finished the promotional shoot, feigning smiles and posing the entire day. The bodyguard drove her home, and she was so tired she almost fell asleep. ¡°Miss Qiao, Master Mo isn¡¯t feeling well; would you like to go check on him?¡± She immediately became slightly more alert. Qiao Ruoxin straightened up and looked at the driver: ¡°What¡¯s wrong with him?¡± ¡°Last night, it seems he was embraced by a woman, then he couldn¡¯t stop throwing up and even developed a mild fever. The nanny said he¡¯s been sleeping at home for the whole day and hasn¡¯t woken up yet.¡± Her heart tightened, and her thick, curled eyshes trembled slightly. ¡°Take me to see him! Hurry up!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s symptoms were hundreds of times worse than she had imagined. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s slender, fair fingers slowly clenched, aching as if pricked by needles. Half an hourter, the car slowly pulled into the vi¡¯s garage. Anxious, she pushed open the car door and rushed to the front door, pressing the doorbell. The nanny just opened the door, looking somewhat surprised, and instinctively tried to stop her because Miss Wen Wan was upstairs¡­ Qiao Ruoxin pushed past the nanny and made her way upstairs. Her steps hastened as she reached the master bedroom door, finding it slightly ajar. She gently pushed open the door and walked in. Then, the scene before her made Qiao Ruoxin first widen her eyes in surprise, then she quickly stepped forward in anger. Because, at that moment, Wen Wan was leaning in towards the man, her lips about to touch his. ¡°Mmm¡­¡± Suddenly, Wen Wan¡¯s expression drastically changed as her mouth was covered from behind; someone stopped the impending kiss and pushed her onto the carpet. Wen Wan looked up to see it was Qiao Ruoxin! ¡°Wen Wan, it¡¯s been two years, and you¡¯ve really outdone yourself, even learning to steal kisses?¡± she nced at the man still asleep behind her, covering him with the dark green nket. A flicker of embarrassment passed through Wen Wan¡¯s eyes as she got up from the carpet and fixed her hair. ¡°In what capacity are you lecturing me now? As an ex-girlfriend? That¡¯s overstepping a bit.¡± The bedroom fell silent, even their breathing could be heard. With arrogance, Qiao Ruoxin crossed her arms and lifted her delicate chin, her voice cold: ¡°Truly shameless, unbeatable across the world. I¡¯ve been gone for two years and you¡¯ve still had no sess, do you really think you stand a chance now?¡± ¡°Do you know how I became the chief director of ¡®Idol 101¡¯? It was because of Mo Chen. When my family¡¯s business was on the brink of bankruptcy, who reached out to help? It was Mo Chen again.¡± ¡°So what?¡± ¡°So, during the two years you were gone, he hasn¡¯t been bad to me.¡± Qiao Ruoxinughed lightly: ¡°Is that your reason for stealing a kiss? You disgust me, please leave.¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, don¡¯t think too highly of yourself.¡± Wen Wan picked up her bag and turned to leave the bedroom. Chapter 12 - 12 12 Never Seen You So Well-Behaved ?Chapter 12: Chapter 12: Never Seen You So Well-Behaved Chapter 12: Chapter 12: Never Seen You So Well-Behaved The bedroom once again fell silent. Qiao Ruoxin looked down at the palm of her hand, marked with the lipstick print left by Wen Wan. She walked towards the bathroom with a look of disgust, washing her hands several times with hand soap. Returning to the bedside, she sat on the single sofa, propping her cheeks with her hands, and quietly watched the sleeping Mo Chen. Her gaze inadvertently caught sight of the many medicine bottles ced to one side. Qiao Ruoxin picked one up to see, imported medicine for improving sleep quality, and others for calming irritable moods, and so on¡­ Her face stiffened slightly, and she looked up at Mo Chen, questioning if he had to take so many pills every day. Her heart trembled¡­ Qiao Ruoxin picked up a thermometer and took the man¡¯s temperature at his wrist¡ªit was still a low fever. How can he get better, sleeping on without eating or drinking? ¡°Mo Chen! Wake up¡­ Mo Chen!¡± She called out softly twice, and the man lying on the bed suddenly opened his eyes like a fierce beast disturbed from sleep, his eyes dark and stormy, seemingly ready to explode at any moment. To know Mo Chen exploding was akin to the end of the world. It was terrifying to the extreme. She¡¯d been scared half to death by it two years ago. Qiao Ruoxin wanted to touch his forehead, but she still did not have the courage. Mo Chen stared at her in silence for a long time, his well-defined, slender fingers supporting his forehead as he sat up, his head splitting with pain. ¡°How long have I slept?¡± he asked, his voice low and hoarse, chilling to the bone. ¡°They said you¡¯ve slept for a day, why don¡¯t you eat something, okay?¡± Her beautiful eyes looked at the man, hershes curled and thick, her small upturned nose delicate, her skin fair and radiant. Mo Chen¡¯s voice was deep and t, ¡°I have no appetite.¡± ¡°Then I will make something for you myself, will you eat a little?¡± She coaxed the man with a soft, sweet voice, her temper good. The man¡¯s handsome face was shrouded in frost, his brows weary with exhaustion, he responded coldly with a ¡°Mm.¡± Even with such a cold response, Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh happily. ¡°Okay, then drink some water first. I¡¯ll make something for you, just wait.¡± Qiao Ruoxin poured a ss of water for him, then turned and left the bedroom. Mo Chen, leaning against the bed with the cup in hand, lowered his gaze, a mocking smile appearing on his lips. Since when had this ¡°Little Ghost¡± been so caring towards him? He couldn¡¯t find any memory that matched the scenes from just before. ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin cooked personally, preparing a bowl of Tonkotsu Chashu Ramen, a few pan-fried dumplings, and a cup of freshly squeezed juice. But the housekeeper came to tell her, ¡°Master Mo has gone to the study.¡± She could only carry the tray upstairs to the study. Entering the study, she found Mo Chen working, a stark contrast to the irritable man who had just woken up. She set the tray down on the desk and pushed it in front of him. Mo Chen¡¯s fingers paused from typing, then he closed hisptop. ¡°Finish it all, okay? I went through a lot of trouble to cook this for you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin sat opposite him at the desk, her posture signaling she nned to watch him eat. The man picked up his chopsticks and ate gracefully with an air of elegance and good manners. Her lips curled into a smile, ¡°That fried egg, I made it very tender especially for you, try it.¡± Mo Chen lifted his gaze to her, the intense loathing seemingly hidden in his dark eyes. He spoke with a grave voice, ¡°I¡¯ve never seen you be so obedient. Live long enough, and you¡¯ll see everything.¡± ¡°When I came to find you, I happened to see Wen Wan trying to steal a kiss from you,¡± she mentioned with an offhand tone. Mo Chen¡¯s pupils dted sharply as he raised his eyes to her, his voice could freeze over, ¡°What did you say?¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled, ¡°I stopped her. She ended up kissing my palm, so disgusting.¡± Hearing her words, Mo Chen¡¯s expression slowly returned to normal, his tone distant, ¡°It is quite disgusting; don¡¯t touch her lips again.¡± He would not allow anyone to touch Qiao Ruoxin, not men, and not women either. ¡°Mm, okay.¡± ¡°Did you disinfect it?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 13 - 13 13 Dont You Want to Hug Me ?Chapter 13: Chapter 13: Don¡¯t You Want to Hug Me? Chapter 13: Chapter 13: Don¡¯t You Want to Hug Me? She watched as Mo Chen finished his meal, and then the nanny came up to clear the tray and left. She also watched Mo Chen work for three hours, until she became sleepy herself. Mo Chen nced up at her, his voice deep and indifferent, ¡°If you¡¯re sleepy, go to sleep.¡± ¡°If you sleep, I will sleep; if you don¡¯t sleep, I won¡¯t either.¡± The man¡¯s fingertips, which had been tapping on the keyboard, paused, followed by a scoff, ¡°What if I decide not to sleep tonight?¡± Qiao Ruoxin propped her right hand under her chin, her expressive eyes spinning, ¡°Then I won¡¯t sleep either, to keep youpany.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s gaze returned to theputer screen, a hint of mockery surfacing in his pitch-ck eyes, ¡°He treats you badly, so you came back to me.¡± A smile froze on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face, panic creeping into her eyes. ¡°I have no rtionship with him; he¡¯s just the son of my stepfather, that¡¯s all.¡± The man behind the desk remained silent for a long time, theputer screen went ck, and then he suddenly closed theptop. He rose from his seat and left the study without paying her any attention. She sat there, forlorn and heartbroken. The next second, Qiao Ruoxin stood up and left the study to find him. In the hallway. Mo Chen¡¯s tall and aloof figure walked towards the master bedroom, surrounded by a heavy sense of aggression. Suddenly, his voice came from behind him. ¡°Mo Chen!¡± The man halted in his tracks but did not turn around. Instead, he closed his eyes, his handsome face tensed as if he were enduring something. Qiao Ruoxin moved to stand in front of him, tilting her chin up slightly to look at his handsome features. ¡°You seem to have grown taller¡­¡± she murmured softly. After two years, this was the first time she had been this close to him, having forgotten what it was like to stand in front of him before. After all, Mo Chen wouldn¡¯t let her just stand there in the past; he would have held her and kissed her upon seeing her. Mo Chen opened his eyes and let out augh, one filled with disdain. Her voice sounded somewhat pitiful, ¡°Don¡¯t you want to hug me? You haven¡¯t hugged me for a long time.¡± The man¡¯s burning gaze fixed on her, and the air was so quiet that not even a whisper could be heard. Qiao Ruoxin slowly moved forward and opened her slender arms. Carefully, she hugged the man¡¯s waist and rested her cheek against his chest, listening to his strong and steady heartbeat. The scene was beautiful, like a frame from aic book. The man was handsome and tall, with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and long legs, though his handsome face was so cold it could freeze. Mo Chen looked down at her delicate profile, as if he, ensconced in an ice pond for a thousand years, was slowly melting away. He lifted his arms and somewhat stiffly embraced the woman in his arms. But in that instant, many memories from the past flooded his mind, causing him to frown and feel an intense headache. Two years ago¡­ He had waited in the cold snow all night, only to have a strange man bring Qiao Ruoxin home, wrapped in the man¡¯s jacket. He beat that man brutally, blood was everywhere in the snow, and yet Qiao Ruoxin cried and stopped him. He was almost in disbelief, never having thought that Little Ghost would betray him. He waited for Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s exnation, only to receive a perfunctory text message breaking up with him, and then she disappeared from the Human World. Mo Chen¡¯s face changed dramatically, the pain rushed to his heart, and his breathing began to be erratic. That car ident¡­ he was trapped in the mountains for two days and a night, feeling like he was about to die, but he wasn¡¯t willing to give up! His woman had dumped him like throwing away trash! All the memories crashed into his mind, causing chaos! His head felt like it was about to explode, and the feeling of nausea started to churn again. Mo Chen roughly pushed away the woman in his arms, stormed into the bedroom, and mmed the door shut. Qiao Ruoxin was thrown against the hallway wall, the pain causing her to furrow her brow. She slowly stood up straight, walked to the bedroom door, and then heard a faint sound of running water. Chapter 14 - 14 14 Otherwise You Can Only Have Me No Other ?Chapter 14: Chapter 14: Otherwise, You Can Only Have Me, No Other Choice Chapter 14: Chapter 14: Otherwise, You Can Only Have Me, No Other Choice Unknown how much time had passed, the bedroom door suddenly opened. Mo Chen¡¯s face was slightly pale, and his body exuded a chill. Qiao Ruoxin looked up, her eyes red: ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I made you sad¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s disgust.¡± Her fingertips slowly curled up, and her thick eyshes trembled. Mo Chen snorted disdainfully with a coldugh: ¡°Now the sight of any woman disgusts me. Congrattions, you¡¯ve made me disillusioned with the entire gender.¡± ¡°You¡¯ll get better!¡± she was determined to heal him. Mo Chen: ¡°Of course, I¡¯ll get better. Do you think I¡¯m going to stay away from women for you forever?¡± Qiao Ruoxin swallowed the sour feeling in her heart: ¡°Good, then I¡¯ll wait until you find the woman you love, otherwise you¡¯ll only have me, no other choice.¡± With that said, she turned and left, leaving a defiant silhouette: ¡°I¡¯ll just sleep in the room next to yours.¡± The man¡¯s expression was solemn as he watched her slender figure. Love? It didn¡¯t matter whether there was love or not, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s life was his to im! ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin entered the adjacent guest room, her mood unable to calm for a long time. The phone vibrated. She went over and picked it up, seeing it was an international call, her face colored with displeasure. She answered the call. ¡°Have you found your ex-boyfriend? They think you¡¯re still in the United States and are searching for you everywhere.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± ¡°Don¡¯te back anymore. You¡¯ve been my stand-in for two years; it¡¯s time you returned to your own life.¡± Qiao Ruoxin scoffed: ¡°I¡¯m so much prettier than you, I¡¯m your stand-in? You¡¯re more like a poor copy of me.¡± ¡°He hasn¡¯t really dated for so many years. Let him go.¡± ¡°Keep an eye on your male confidant! And stop letting him disgust me!¡± She hung up abruptly, flinging the phone onto a single sofa nearby. Qiao Ruoxin flopped onto the soft bed, truly exhausted. She just didn¡¯t know if Mo Chen was asleep yet¡­ Meanwhile. Next door, Mo Chen was standing on the balcony, smoking one cigarette after another. The smoke swirled around, making his handsome features seem more brooding. Looking up at the dark night sky where the moon shone dimly and not a single star was visible. He started to suffer from insomnia again, his mind filled with thoughts of Qiao Ruoxin by that man¡¯s side for the past two years¡­ The more he thought, the more he hated, the more eager he became to strangle her with his own hands. A clear and clean voice suddenly rose: ¡°I knew you wouldn¡¯t be able to sleep.¡± At the sound, Mo Chen, with a cigarette dangling from his lips,zily and indifferently turned to look at the neighboring balcony. Qiao Ruoxin smiled, leaning on the railing: ¡°How about I sing you a song? Consider it a luby.¡± The man didn¡¯t speak, just stared at her, as if trying to see through her. She turned back to her room, and after a while, brought a chair out onto the balcony and fetched a guitar. Mo Chen stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray, put his hands in his robe pockets, and watched her expressionlessly. Qiao Ruoxin sat in the chair, elegantly crossing her legs, holding the guitar, and tested the tuning. ¡°This is mypetition performance piece, giving you the privilege; you¡¯re the first to enjoy it.¡± Then, with a sweet curve on her lips, she lowered her gaze and began to y the guitar. It was Zhang Xuan¡¯s ¡°Baby.¡± As the prelude yed, the icy night seemed to melt away, filling the air with gentleness. ¡°My baby, my baby, have a little sweetness, to help you sleep well tonight¡­¡± Her gentle and pure voice struck straight at the man¡¯s rotten heart. Mo Chen watched her tender downcast eyes, his mind drifting back nine years. He had been studying abroad since elementary school and once went to school to find Bai Junyan only toe across Little Ghost in the junior section. He marveled that Little Ghost had grown to 165 centimeters tall at only 12 years old. Quite the growth spurt. Quirky, beautiful, and proud. He thought how fun it would be if he had such a little sister at home. At 16, Little Ghost was admitted to the film academy, her height topping off at a perfect 170 centimeters, with countless men chasing after her. He thought again, what if she was his girlfriend¡­ Of course, it was just a thought. Chapter 15 - 15 15 The Most Handsome in the ?Chapter 15: Chapter 15: The Most Handsome in the Second-Generation Rich Circle Chapter 15: Chapter 15: The Most Handsome in the Second-Generation Rich Circle By the time Qiao Ruoxin finished ying thest note, Mo Chen spoke in a deep voice, ¡°I¡¯m tired, I¡¯m going to sleep.¡± Having said that, he turned indifferently and returned to the bedroom. ¡°Hey you! What an attitude! So rude!¡± She was so maddened she could onlyugh, this man was doing it on purpose! In annoyance, she muttered softly, ¡°Just appease you for now, wait until you¡¯re better and see how I¡¯ll deal with you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but smile helplessly, standing up and walking to the railings. Looking at the spot where Mo Chen had just stood, she whispered gently, ¡°Good night, Brother Mo Chen.¡± The night wind picked up her fluffy and smooth long hair, concealing her delicate little face. ¡­ Mo Chen returned to the bedroom, pressed the remote control, and the curtains automatically closed. His tall frame copsed heavily onto the bed, staring at the empty crystal chandelier above his head. The corners of his mouth curved into an indulgent smile. If he stayed any longer, he probably would have lost control and pounced on Qiao Ruoxin. Closing his eyes, his mind was filled with the image of Qiao Ruoxin ying the guitar, tender and pure. Mo Chen slowly opened his eyes and muttered softly, ¡°Good night, Little Ghost.¡± He didn¡¯t know if it was the luby effect of the song just now. But he indeed felt a bit sleepy and gradually drifted off to sleep. The next day, early morning. Qiao Ruoxin took a bottle of water from the refrigerator and sat down in the living room. She looked like she had just woken up, wearing a light green robe over a camisole nightgown,zy and charming. That exquisite little face was bright and innocent. Her slender and fair fingers twisted open the cap and she took a few sips of water. Footsteps echoed downstairs, and Qiao Ruoxin instantly woke up, turning with a smile to look back. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, you¡¯re awake!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s pair of long, straight legs were descending leisurely on the stairs, exuding the vibe of New York Fashion Week. He was wrapped in a wine-red suit, perfectly tailored, with a ck shirt underneath, casually unbuttoned at the top two buttons. Handsome, abstinent,posed, and sexy. He put his hands in his pockets, walking down with an indifferent,zy demeanor. He responded indifferently, ¡°Hmm.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at this man and couldn¡¯t help but sigh, his face had the power to thrill a woman, he carried the natural aura of a Crown Prince. Mo Chen, standing at 188 centimeters tall, a graduate from theputer science department at Stanford University, the son of Asia¡¯s richest man, was a leader in looks among the second-generation wealthy, a tyrant of good looks. But no one is perfect. Mo Chen¡¯s ws were that he was boring, taciturn, arrogant, pathologically obsessive, quick-tempered, and chauvinistic. When he lost his temper, it was terrifying, utterly beyond control. Mo Chen arrived in front of her, looking down at her with a high and mighty air, ¡°Keep your phone on 24 hours.¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to record a show today, it¡¯s an overnight thing, and they¡¯ll confiscate the phone.¡± The man scoffed, ¡°Since when are you sopliant with the rules? Did you listen when I said to stay away from me?¡± ¡°¡­¡± What a sharp-tongued, unpleasant man! Mo Chen nced at her coldly, ¡°Figure it out yourself.¡± Having said that, he walked toward the outside of the vi. She watched his tall figure disappear, ¡°Then you better behave and eat properly, promise me that!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s steps paused for a moment, without turning back, he responded, ¡°Got it.¡± She really wanted to rush forward and hug him, but remembering that it would cause him such pain, she refrained. She watched Mo Chen leave with wide eyes as the smile on her lips vanished. Qiao Ruoxin curled up on the sofa, tears slowly falling and shattering into several pieces. Seeing Mo Chen like this hurt her deeply, but her actions back then were out of necessity. Chapter 16 - 16 16 Watching Her Sleep on Video ?Chapter 16: Chapter 16: Watching Her Sleep on Video Chapter 16: Chapter 16: Watching Her Sleep on Video Hengzhong Group, CEO¡¯s office. The moment the door opened, Wen Wan, who had been sitting on the sofa in the reception area, looked up; she had been waiting for quite some time. Mo Chen entered the office, his expression darkened upon seeing her. He sat down on the sofa and looked at Wen Wan impassively, ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Wen Wan smiled faintly, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin also joined ¡®Idol 101,¡¯ did you know that?¡± The man¡¯s attitude was cold, his voice low, ¡°Mm, I know.¡± ¡°They n to use your¡­ past romance with Qiao Ruoxin to stir up poprity, and you¡¯ve allowed it?¡± Wen Wan¡¯s tone was somewhat displeased. After all, the program¡¯s producer was a subsidiary of Hengzhong Group, Hengzhong Film Company. Mo Chen remained expressionless, his voice icy, ¡°Hengzhong Film Company is managed by Bai Junyan, not by me.¡± ¡°She betrayed you two years ago, and now she wants to debut by stepping on you! You¡­¡± A touch of irritation shed across the man¡¯s face, anger taking over as he stood up and shouted angrily, ¡°Get out!¡± Wen Wan¡¯s voice stopped abruptly, clearly frightened. Mo Chen didn¡¯t give her another nce as he turned and walked toward his desk. Wen Wan still wanted to say something, but hesitated, got up, took her bag, and left the office. The next second. The man swept everything off the desk onto the carpet, a clear sign of his agitation. He took long strides to the window, overlooking the bustling traffic below. His handsome features were tensed, dark eyes tumultuous with fierce undercurrents. Why did everyone always have to remind him of what happened two years ago? ¡­ After a whole day of filming, Qiao Ruoxin returned to the dormitory arranged by the show¡¯s crew. After taking a bath, she put on a nightgown andy alone on the bed. She secretly took out the cellphone she had hidden earlier and received a video call from Mo Chen. She adjusted her mood and answered the video call. She immediately saw Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face on the screen, with a cigarette between his thin lips; the smoke obscured his features. Qiao Ruoxin frowned slightly, ¡°Why are you smoking again, can¡¯t you sleep?¡± ¡°Working overtime.¡± Only then did she notice that the background on his side was his office. ¡°You¡¯re going to stay up all night?¡± ¡°Mm, I can¡¯t sleep.¡± This man was always so dull, sparing with his words, and pitifully so. Qiao Ruoxin smiled lightly at the man in her phone, ¡°I¡¯ll keep youpany tomorrow night and make sure you go to sleep.¡± She saw Mo Chen extinguish the cigarette in the ashtray, his handsome features shrouded in the gloom of the night. ¡°You go to sleep; I¡¯ll end the videoter,¡± the man said coldly andmandingly. Did he mean to watch her as she slept? Qiao Ruoxin felt somewhat helpless but had no choice but to ce the phone on the nightstand beside her. Shey on her side, hiding under the covers, revealing only her face. ¡°Then I¡¯m going to sleep, good night.¡± ¡°Mm.¡± ¡­ Hengzhong Group, CEO¡¯s office. Mo Chen leaned on the chair behind his desk, watching the tranquil sleeping face on his phone. The ashtray filled with cigarette butts symbolized his restlessness. It seemed that only by looking at that face could his raging heart be soothed. The corner of the man¡¯s lips curled into an indulgent smile as his long, well-defined forefinger touched the face on the screen. It had been two years since he had seen her asleep like this. Had that man been watching her sleep like this for the past two years? Mo Chen felt his heart rot further, tearing with pain. He abruptly ended the video call. Chapter 17 - 17 17 Two-Year Breakup Anniversary ?Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Two-Year Breakup Anniversary Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Two-Year Breakup Anniversary Early morning. Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes, and it was already six o¡¯clock in the morning. Stretching across the bed, she picked up her phone and nced at it; the video call had ended at one o¡¯clock in the morning. So did Mo Chen watch her sleep for an hour? She got up to wash up, then changed her clothes, did her makeup and hair, and began another full day of recording programs. When Qiao Ruoxin walked out of the makeup room, she bumped into Wen Wan. Seeing a love rival was always particrly irritating. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, if you had any conscience, you would stop tormenting Mo Chen.¡± She smiled faintly, ¡°Are you concerned? Too bad he doesn¡¯t need your pity.¡± Wen Wan red at her angrily, ¡°How can you be so despicable and shameless at such a young age!¡± ¡°What are you saying? I think I¡¯m quite cute,¡± she blinked innocently. Unable to help herself, Wen Wan rolled her eyes and walked past her. She snorted disdainfully and turned to leave. ¡­ The program recordingsted until seven in the evening, and they finally finished the first two episodes. Qiao Ruoxin, with a tired expression, was ready to go back and rest when her phone rang. She answered wearily, ¡°Hello¡­¡± ¡°Little sister Qiao, hurry to No. 7 Mansion,¡± Bai Junyan¡¯s voice came through. She sat up straight, a bit puzzled, ¡°What for?¡± ¡°Today is the two-year anniversary of your breakup with Mo Chen, let¡¯s celebrate, hurry over.¡± Beep¡­ Beep¡­ A two-year breakup anniversary¡­ and it¡¯s celebrated??? Staring at the phone screen that showed the call had ended, she was utterly baffled. But she still told her bodyguard, ¡°Go to No. 7 Mansion.¡± Half an hourter, Qiao Ruoxin arrived at No. 7 Mansion. This was a private club where only the rich and elite could enter; it operated on a membership system with top-notch security measures. After entering the private room, she found that everyone was there, except for Mo Chen. Did these rich kids have nothing better to do? Lan Ke was embraced by Bai Junyan, sitting on a single sofa. ¡°Little sister Qiao, sit over here,¡± Ji Haochuan spoke up. After two years, seeing Mo Chen¡¯s circle of fair-weather friends again felt strangely intimate. Qiao Ruoxin took a seat in the center and nced at Lan Ke, ¡°Did you guys also celebrate his one year breakup anniversary?¡± ¡°That night, Master Mo drank until he had a bleeding stomach,¡± Lan Ke said seriously. Her heart tightened, and her thick eyshes trembled uneasily. At that moment, Mo Chen finally made an appearance. The server pulled aside the door of the private room; Mo Chen had changed into a ck suit, his hands in his trouser pockets, entering the room with an indifferent expression. He sat down next to Qiao Ruoxin, emotionless. Bai Junyan suddenly spoke up, ¡°Congrattions to both of you on your two-year breakup anniversary, that¡¯s not easy! I¡¯ll dedicate a song, ¡®Decency,¡¯ to you both.¡± Lan Ke, ¡°Then I can only sing ¡®Happy Breakup.¡± Ji Haochuan, ¡°We need the ssic ¡®Breakup Always Happens on a Rainy Day.''¡± Gu Mocheng, ¡°Queue up ¡®What Kind of Man Is This¡¯ for me.¡± Lu Siheng, ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin, ¡°¡­¡± These people were clearly here to wreck the ce! Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was taut, hisplexion dark, and he cursed, ¡°Fuck¡­¡± He nced at Qiao Ruoxin next to him andmanded, ¡°Let¡¯s go, home.¡± Then, Mo Chen got up, ready to leave. Ji Haochuan hurriedly stopped him, ¡°Hey hey hey, it¡¯s not easy for us to get together, can¡¯t we just not sing?¡± Just then, the private room door was pushed open again, and Wen Wan walked in. ¡°Why does it seem like you¡¯re about to leave as soon as I arrive?¡± Chapter 18 - 18 18 Truth or Dare ?Chapter 18: Chapter 18: Truth or Dare Chapter 18: Chapter 18: Truth or Dare Mo Chen lifted his gaze for a moment, then sat back down, picking up a ss of alcohol and downing it in one gulp. Qiao Ruoxin watched him drink and thought about how Lan Ke had just mentioned he¡¯d drunk himself into a bleeding stomach. ¡°You should drink less.¡± The man responded indifferently, ¡°Mm.¡± Bai Junyan saw Wen Wan and teased, ¡°Wen Wan, you¡¯rete, that deserves a penalty drink.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it all for your work, President Bai?¡± Lan Ke started to suggest, ¡°Let¡¯s y a game! Whoever loses does truth or dare, and no one is allowed to escape tonight!¡± Everyone gathered around, ready to start the game. Mo Chen, however, still sat in the distance and spoke in a low and indifferent voice, ¡°You guys y, I won¡¯t join in.¡± Being the schrly type, he¡¯d always been uninterested in such things, always such a dull man. Qiao Ruoxin obediently turned back to him and said, ¡°Then you watch over me, I don¡¯t want to lose.¡± The man didn¡¯t say anything, but he stood up and walked over to sit behind her. Ji Haochuan asked, ¡°What are we ying? ¡®The Heart of Germany¡¯?¡± ¡°Yeah! That¡¯s the one!¡± Lan Ke¡¯s face lit up with excitement. Qiao Ruoxin sat in the middle and suddenly felt moved by the lively atmosphere. It had been so long since it was this lively. She was finally back¡­ But what she hadn¡¯t expected was that she lost the first round. Lan Ke wore a malicious smile, ¡°Little Sister Qiao, truth or dare, pick one!¡± Qiao Ruoxin nced at the man behind her and smiled faintly, ¡°Truth.¡± Mo Chen was sitting on the single sofa, holding a ss of alcohol, his dark eyes swiftly passing over her profile. ¡°Then I won¡¯t hold back! Qiao Ruoxin! Tell me aloud, who did you give your first night to?¡± As soon as these words came out! The atmosphere in the entire private room became eerily tense. Wen Wan, who was organizing cards, suddenly tensed up, fearful yet eager to know the answer. Mo Chen slightly narrowed his eyes and finished the remaining alcohol in his ss in one gulp, with an it¡¯s-not-my-business attitude. All eyes were now focused on Qiao Ruoxin, waiting for her answer. Qiao Ruoxin spoke somewhat amusedly, ¡°I knew you would ask this. My first love, first kiss, and first night all went to Mo Chen. Can we stop asking now?¡± Bai Junyan, full of curiosity, asked, ¡°How old were you?¡± Qiao Ruoxin nced at him, ¡°Eighteen.¡± Ji Haochuan remarked, ¡°So that was when Mo Chen was 24? He¡¯s got some restraint.¡± Gu Mochengmented, ¡°On that note, he¡¯s at least a man.¡± Mo Chen: ¡°¡­¡± Lu Siheng: ¡°¡­¡± Wen Wan¡¯s face paled at this point, her gaze towards Mo Chen full of disbelief. But the man looked indifferent, neither confirming nor denying, as he lit a cigarette and ced it between his lips, inhaling and exhaling elegantly, his handsome face looking sexy. Wen Wan could not believe Mo Chen had actually slept with Qiao Ruoxin. How could that be possible! A group of people discussing such a topic¡­ Qiao Ruoxin felt her cheeks heating up slightly, and she coughed twice, ¡°I¡¯ll go to the restroom.¡± After she left, Wen Wan followed as well. ¡­ In the restroom. Qiao Ruoxin stood in front of the washbasin, looking at her reflection in the mirror. Suddenly, there was someone else behind her, Wen Wan. ¡°What you just said wasn¡¯t true, was it? Mo Chen didn¡¯t admit it.¡± Sheughed lightly, ¡°But he also didn¡¯t deny it.¡± Wen Wan: ¡°If it¡¯s true, do you as a girl know what modesty is? To do such a shameless thing?¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t helpughing, ¡°Wen Wan, are you even a woman? It was he who couldn¡¯t hold back, and you don¡¯t scold him bute to scold me instead? Indeed, women are the most critical of other women.¡± ¡°Even if he identally made a mistake, it must have been because you seduced him! He¡¯s never been that kind of person!¡± After saying that, Wen Wan left without looking back. She wasughing out of exasperation. Wen Wan indeed was Mo Chen¡¯s number-one blind follower. Chapter 19 - 19 19 The Safest Distance is Three Steps ?Chapter 19: Chapter 19: The Safest Distance is Three Steps Chapter 19: Chapter 19: The Safest Distance is Three Steps Qiao Ruoxin returned to find the group already starting their second game. She saw Mo Chen sitting there alone, smoking, his towering silhouette appearing somewhat despondent. She walked over and stood in front of the man, blocking the light in front of his eyes. The man looked up at her, his handsome features shrouded in ayer of faintziness and ruffian charm, with smoke swirling around him. With a slight smile on her lips, her beautiful eyes blinked, ¡°They say the safest distance between a man and a woman is three steps.¡± She sat down three steps away from Mo Chen, smiling sweetly at him, ¡°Do I look beautiful to you from this distance?¡± Mo Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, his pupils reflecting the delicate face as he responded in a low, muffled voice, ¡°Yeah¡­¡± In the noisy private room, the two of them just looked at each other like that. Qiao Ruoxin looked at the man¡¯s sexy jawline, which had gotten a bit thinner than two years before. His Adam¡¯s apple bobbed once and he extinguished the unfinished cigarette in the ashtray, diverting his gaze. If he stared at those eyes for ten seconds, he couldn¡¯t help wanting to kiss her. Even though he couldn¡¯t even touch women now. It wasughable, really. Even though he was nearly a wreck, his body still uncontrobly lost control at the sight of Little Ghost. Yet, the thought of women made him feel nauseous. But he still wanted to possess her, to own her! Even if he had to vomit out all the bitterness, he still wanted her! Every drop of blood in his body boiled, moring to ravish her! To make her cry! He wondered if he was truly bing mentally disturbed? Mo Chen suppressed the urge inside him and downed a ss of liquor in one gulp. Qiao Ruoxin, who was beside him, couldn¡¯t stand it anymore. She got up, walked over, poured a ss of water for him, and ced it in front of him, ¡°Stop drinking, have some water!¡± Her sudden approach sent a sh of panic through Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes, and he said sharply, ¡°Stay away from me!¡± This sudden anger quieted the whole room. Dead silence¡­ Those who were enjoying themselves turned their heads almost simultaneously to look. Qiao Ruoxin closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and went back to her seat. Because at this moment, Mo Chen¡¯splexion looked a bit awful, and his breathing became a bit rapid. Wen Wan immediately stood up, ¡°Mo Chen, are you feeling unwell? Should we call a doctor?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing, you guys have fun, I¡¯m leaving first.¡± Having said that, Mo Chen stood up, his handsome face taut, the hostility around him growing more intense. He looked at Qiao Ruoxin sitting there, her watery eyes looking pitiful. ¡°Walk in front of me,¡± he said in a low, cold voice. Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t speak, got up, and left the private room first. The man followed three steps behind her, his tall figure enveloping the woman. The door closed behind them. Everything returned to normal. Wen Wan felt some heartache, ¡°He¡¯s clearly in pain, his face has changed color, why does he still want to leave with Qiao Ruoxin?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you understand? Even if it kills him, he won¡¯t let go,¡± said Bai Junyan. Lan Ke sighed, ¡°This is probably what love is to Master Mo, sick and obsessive.¡± ¡­ The underground parking lot. As she walked ahead, she could even hear the deep footsteps of the man behind her. When they reached the white Ferrari, she pulled open the car door and sat down in the passenger seat. Mo Chen then sat in the driver¡¯s seat, buckled his seat belt, and slowly drove out of the parking lot. Qiao Ruoxin looked at his tense jawline, feeling that he was holding back. ¡°Should I have the bodyguarde to pick me up?¡± ¡°No need.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ Did I make you ufortable again?¡± Mo Chen looked at her, his sudden irritability erupting, ¡°Cut the crap!¡± Chapter 20 - 20 20 Mo Chen Look at me Hold me ?Chapter 20: Chapter 20: Mo Chen! Look at me! Hold me! Chapter 20: Chapter 20: Mo Chen! Look at me! Hold me! Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s bright eyes stared at him, and she asked earnestly, ¡°Do you want it? You haven¡¯t taken care of your physical needs for a long time, have you?¡± Before she could finish, the man¡¯s volcano suddenly erupted. ¡°Shut your mouth for me!¡± No wonder she was once his woman! She really fucking knows him! Could she even tell that he was in need??? Mo Chen, at this moment, was as irritable as a wild beast, and a hint of embarrassment appeared on his handsome face. His dark eyes reflected Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s delicate little face. His mind was filled with images of their previous passionate entanglements, tormenting him, torturing him. It was as if thousands of ants were gnawing at him, uncontrobly irritable. He suddenly stepped on the elerator, driving away from there, at a racing speed¡­ ¡°Okay, okay, I won¡¯t talk anymore, keep calm, Mo Chen!¡± The cold wind slipped through the car window, ruffling her gentle long hair, which hid the panic on her face. Mo Chen¡¯splexion looked awful, his breathing became heavy: ¡°Shut up! I¡¯m feeling ufortable now, I can¡¯t control myself!¡± Having said that, he started to speed up again, racing along the road, and a murderous intent appeared in those pitch-ck eyes. He wanted to smash things, punch someone, take medicine¡­ The rage inside his body was like a devastating flood beast, constantly wanting to burst out. Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t dare to speak, sitting quietly on the side, watching him race back to Jiang Mansion Number One. She saw the man unbuckling his seat belt irritably, his back full of aggressiveness. Then, as soon as she entered, she heard the sound of things being smashed. She saw Mo Chen smashing things as he walked, kicking over the coffee table in the living room, leaving a mess everywhere¡­ The vi was pitch dark, she followed Mo Chen upstairs. Upon seeing Mo Chen enter the bedroom, taking out several bottles of medicine, and eating them frantically, he looked like an uncontroble wild beast. This scene was shocking to the eyes. Qiao Ruoxin suddenly stepped forward and hugged the man¡¯s body from behind: ¡°Mo Chen! Don¡¯t take the medicine so frantically!¡± At the moment her arms wrapped around the man¡¯s waist, his face instantly turned pale. He reflexively pushed her away. Qiao Ruoxin fell onto the carpet and stubbornly stood up, walking around to the front of the man. ¡°Mo Chen! Look at me! Hold me!¡± Mo Chen frowned, enduring the rage inside his body, his fists clenched, knuckles cracking. He looked very pained, growling: ¡°Get lost!!!¡± The bedroom was inplete darkness, with only the dim moonlight from outside the window spilling in. Qiao Ruoxin bit her lower lip and moved forward to hug the man¡¯s body. Mo Chen once again pushed her roughly against the wall beside him. Her slender body hit the wall, it hurt a bit, but she endured and walked over to hug the man¡¯s tall body again. ¡°Mo Chen! Are you going to never touch a woman again?¡± Qiao Ruoxin tightly hugged the man¡¯s waist, clearly feeling his mermaid line abs. She didn¡¯t know how many times she had been pushed away by the man, but in the end, her elbow was bruised, and it hurt a bit. But she persistently approached and hugged the man¡¯s body, her voice soft and tender: ¡°Brother Mo Chen, don¡¯t push me away, just a hug is fine, there¡¯s nothing wrong¡­ you are normal, you are not sick.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s clean and soft voice patiently soothed his irritability. Gradually, Mo Chen seemed to adjust and did not push Qiao Ruoxin away again. He stood there stiffly, being hugged by the woman in his arms,forted¡­ His handsome face was tense, emotionlessly looking down at Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s delicate profile, while the rotten heart in his chest showed signs of revival. Chapter 21 - 21 21 When Can We Kiss ?Chapter 21: Chapter 21: When Can We Kiss? Chapter 21: Chapter 21: When Can We Kiss? Mo Chen held her frail and boneless body with stiff arms. Even though it felt like thousands of needles were pricking him at that moment, it was unbearable. But he had to hold Qiao Ruoxin because letting go was simply impossible for him. His body seemed to harbor a raging beast, charging and bashing about inside, trying to break free. Qiao Ruoxin heard his rapid and distressed breathing and frowned slightly, ¡°I am yours, I always have been.¡± The man¡¯s voice was low and husky, even with a trace of pain, ¡°Little Ghost, don¡¯t leave me!¡± ¡°I won¡¯t, I¡¯ll never leave you again.¡± Mo Chen closed his eyes, hisplexion pale, his handsome face taut, holding her tightly, as if to meld her into his bones and blood. ¡°Say breakup one more time! I¡¯ll kill you!¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± ¡°Just one trash text message and you want to break up! Do you think I¡¯m trash! You¡¯re just a heartless brat!¡± The man¡¯s emotions were excited and irritable, his low voice trembling slightly. The next second¡ª Mo Chen once again pushed her away and rushed into the bathroom with a deathly pale face. Then, Qiao Ruoxin heard a series of agonizing retching sounds, as if he was trying to vomit out all the bitterness. Her eyes welled up with tears, her heart clenching. Why was it so serious? Just because of a breakup? Impossible, there must be other reasons. What kind of stimulus had Mo Chen received to have such severe psychological trauma. She bit her lower lip, determined to find out what was going on. She needed to prescribe the right cure to quickly heal Mo Chen. Suddenly, the bathroom door was violently pulled open. Mo Chen¡¯s sexy jawline was tight, his eyes full of hostility. ¡°Have a drink of water,¡± Qiao Ruoxin stood by with a ss of water in her hand. The man snatched the ss with a disgruntled face, drained it in one gulp, and looked at her, ¡°Are you mocking me?¡± Seeing him in this wretched state now, even holding a woman was so difficult. Qiao Ruoxin widened her eyes and shook her head, ¡°No.¡± ¡°Then you¡¯re pitying me?¡± he sneered, with a hint of self-mockery. ¡°No!¡± Mo Chen suddenly lost his temper, shouting at her sharply, ¡°Get out! I want to sleep!¡± ¡°Sleep? You won¡¯t be able to sleep anyway,¡± she innocently stated the fact. ¡°¡­¡± He really wanted to kill this Little Ghost! She smiled softly, ¡°Mo Chen Brother, after so long just to get a hug, when can I get a kiss?¡± Her voice was clear and innocent, soft and gentle. Surprise shed through the man¡¯s dark eyes, then his handsome face darkened. She¡¯s a little demoness! Mo Chen scoffed, his voice cold and ominous, ¡°Trying to take advantage of me? What¡¯s a kid like you thinking about all day at such a young age!¡± She couldn¡¯t helpughing out loud, ¡°Thinking about you, thinking about you all day long.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He narrowed his eyes slightly, restraining his anger, ¡°I really want to kill you!¡± Qiao Ruoxin: ¡°On the bed?¡± ¡°Get out!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s chat a bit more, you can¡¯t sleep anyway, don¡¯t be so irritable,¡± she wanted to get Mo Chen used to her return gradually. Mo Chen looked at her beautiful and delicate face, his voice stern and unpleasant, ¡°Speak properly!¡± She smiled lightly, ¡°You¡¯re like a Tibetan Mastiff right now, so fierce¡­¡± Tibetan¡­ Mastiff??? Mo Chen was momentarily stunned, then furiously shouted, ¡°Get out! Who the hell is like a Tibetan Mastiff!¡± ¡°The most handsome Tibetan Mastiff,¡± she looked at the man¡¯splex expression, feeling a surge of pleasure. So in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes, he was a irritable Tibetan Mastiff? It seemed he was stimted again. Chapter 22 - 22 22 Why Must I Be Like a Dog ?Chapter 22: Chapter 22: Why Must I Be Like a Dog? Chapter 22: Chapter 22: Why Must I Be Like a Dog? The man grated his teeth and said, ¡°Say that again, I dare you!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t like it? How about a Samoyed? A Shiba Inu? Pick one.¡± Mo Chenughed in fury, ¡°Why must I bepared to a dog?¡± She blinked those watery eyes, ¡°Because dogs are the most loyal, and Mo Chen brother¡¯s best quality is his loyalty.¡± Suddenly, the air fell silent. So silent it was eerie. Mo Chen stared at her intently, his voice hoarse and lonely, ¡°What about you?¡± ¡°When you confessed to me and I knew full well you were allergic to strawberries yet still made you eat two boxes, causing you to be hospitalized for a week, I belonged to you,¡± she said. She was 17 when Mo Chen confessed to her. She thought this man was not sincere, that he was just ying a game. So, she deliberately made things difficult for him. Knowing full well Mo Chen was allergic to strawberries, she told him that if he ate two boxes, she would agree to be his girlfriend. And so, Mo Chen did it, and was hospitalized for a week due to the severe allergy. His memory drifting to the past, Mo Chenughed noiselessly, sarcasmcing his voice, ¡°Did you enjoy tormenting me?¡± Qiao Ruoxin sighed softly, ¡°It was just a test, after all, you are the son of Asia¡¯s richest man. I was so young; how could I know if you were serious?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She walked over to an armchair and sat down, ¡°You go to sleep, I¡¯ll watch until you do, and then I¡¯ll leave.¡± ¡°Haven¡¯t taken a bath.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ then go take a bath, I¡¯ll wait.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen stared at her for a while, then got up and headed towards the bathroom. Not long after, the man emerged wearing a ck robe, with the cor loose, exposing his sensual chest and abdominal muscles, the defined ¡°Mermaid line¡± all entering Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s field of view. Cough cough¡­ Two years not seen, and this bastard¡¯s physique had only gotten better. Mo Cheny on the bed, azy and rakish look in his eyes as he watched her, ¡°Go out.¡± ¡°I said, I¡¯ll go out when you fall asleep.¡± She was that stubborn. The man watched her for a while and then actually obedientlyy down to sleep. Qiao Ruoxin sat for an hour and then left the bedroom. In the moment she closed the door, the man on the bed abruptly opened his eyes. Those dark pupils were like a beast lurking in the night, devoid of sleepiness, filled with a dangerous aura. The cellphone on the bedside table vibrated. Mo Chen picked up the phone with a frown and irritability, ¡°Speak!¡± ¡°Master Mo, thedy asks that you return to the estate tomorrow for some psychological therapy¡­¡± The person on the other end hadn¡¯t finished speaking before the man had already thrown the phone away. An uncontroble rage. ¡­ That same night, #MoChenQiaoRuoxin# reached the top spot on Weibo¡¯s hot search, explode! All marketing ounts posted a unified message: [The only woman of Asia¡¯s richest man¡¯s son Mo Chen, the only ex-girlfriend, the only first love! Participating in the talent show ¡°Idol 101¡±.] The topic reached a readership of one hundred million, with the number ofments on the trending Weibo reaching a hundred thousand. [Mo¡¯s first love? The campus belle who entered the film academy with top scores at 16?] [They¡¯re broken up and yet she¡¯s still riding on Mo¡¯s coattails for attention, can¡¯t she stand on her own?] [When is this show airing??? I want to see just how beautiful Mo¡¯s former woman is!] [She¡¯s really beautiful, we went to the same school; she¡¯s stunning in person!] [Isn¡¯t the productionpany behind ¡°Idol 101¡± Hengzhong Film Company? Perhaps Qiao Ruoxin wants to get back together?] [It airs in four days; I got to see what this Qiao Ruoxin has that could captivate Master Mo!] Late into the night, Bai Junyan wrapped his arms around his beauty Lan Ke, an evil smile on his face as he looked at his phone screen. ¡°With Little Sister Qiao here, we won¡¯tck topics or ratings.¡± Lan Ke: ¡°You¡¯re using your boss and brother too?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it all to make money to support you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 23 - 23 23 Mo Chen Psychologically Treats Coma ?Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Mo Chen Psychologically Treats Coma Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Mo Chen Psychologically Treats Coma The next day, early morning. Qiao Ruoxinzily got out of bed, freshened up, and went to make breakfast. It was only when she got downstairs that she noticed everything was back to normal; all the furniture had been reced. After making breakfast, she went upstairs to knock on the master bedroom door, only to find it empty. ¡°Damn man! Leaves without saying a word! Made me cook two breakfasts for nothing!¡± She grumbled softly to herself as she went down to the dining room to eat breakfast alone. Suddenly, her phone rang. Qiao Ruoxin answered the phone with a carefree attitude, ¡°Hello? Who is this?¡± ¡°Miss Qiao, could you pleasee to the estate? Master Mo, during his psychological therapy session¡­¡± The fork in her hand dropped onto the te, making a jarring sound. ¡°What happened to him?¡± ¡°Master Mo has fallen into aa, he¡¯s running a fever and vomiting incessantly.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be right there!¡± After hanging up, Qiao Ruoxin turned and ran upstairs to change clothes and prepare to leave. So he was undergoing psychological therapy? ¡­ An hourter. Qiao Ruoxin drove into the Mo Family¡¯s estate, the gates slowly opening. Mo Chen¡¯s bodyguard, Xiaowu, was waiting for her anxiously. After she got out of the car, she headed straight for the vi. Xiaowu followed close behind, ¡°Madam would have Master Mo return from time to time for psychological therapy, but this time, for some reason, Master Mo seemed to have an intense reaction.¡± ¡°Take me to see him first.¡± Xiaowu led her to the door of Mo Chen¡¯s bedroom. Outside stood an elegant and noblewoman with the butler and a middle-aged man who appeared to be a psychologist. The woman was Mo Chen¡¯s mother, Li Xueli. The moment Madam Mo looked up, a hint of surprise shed across her face: ¡°Qiao Ruoxin?¡± ¡°Madam Mo, I¡¯ll go check on him first.¡± Qiao Ruoxin entered the bedroom directly and closed the door behind her. Madam Mo¡¯s gaze turned sharp as she looked at Xiaowu, ¡°The person you said you were going to find is Qiao Ruoxin?¡± Xiaowu lowered his head in silence. ¡°Don¡¯t you know how she caused Mo Chen to end up like this two years ago?¡± Just mentioning two years ago made Madam Mo seethe with anger. Her son was so outstanding, so handsome, and he suddenly became like this. All thanks to Qiao Ruoxin! ¡­ Inside the bedroom. Qiao Ruoxin approached the bed and saw the man with pale face, now running a fever, seemingly trapped in a dream from which he couldn¡¯t wake. ¡°Mo Chen! Wake up! Stop sleeping,e on, wake up!¡± In the dream, Mo Chen saw scene after scene of men and women entwined, nauseating him to the point of suffocation. Suddenly, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s voice broke into his world. He followed the sound in search of an exit, eager to leave this nauseating and suffocating nightmare. The next second¡ª Mo Chen abruptly opened his dark eyes, his handsome face tense, his expression grim. The woman, carrying a faint scent, threw herself into his arms, bending down to hug him. He lowered his gaze to the small face in his arms, feeling a sense of relief wash over him. For him, Qiao Ruoxin was like a tranquilizer. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, it¡¯s okay now. If you don¡¯t like the psychologist, we won¡¯t see them anymore, okay?¡± Her eyes held aplex look. She had to figure out why Mo Chen¡¯s psychological issues were so severe. After a long while. The bedroom door opened, and Qiao Ruoxin walked out, ¡°He¡¯s awake.¡± Hearing this news, Madam Mo¡¯s tense nerves rxed slightly. Qiao Ruoxin looked at the middle-aged man beside her, ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, you are Brother Mo Chen¡¯s psychologist, right? Can we talk?¡± The man looked towards Madam Mo, who gave a nod of consent. Chapter 24 - 24 24 I felt a bit sad after you rejected me I ?Chapter 24: Chapter 24: I felt a bit sad after you rejected me, I need a hug. Chapter 24: Chapter 24: I felt a bit sad after you rejected me, I need a hug. Qiao Ruoxin and the man arrived at the reception area and sat on the sofa. ¡°How did Mo Chen be like this?¡± The man answered, ¡°Mr. Mo¡¯s psychological disorder is extremely severe. I¡¯ve hypnotized him several times and found that something he saw two years ago seems to have triggered his aversion to women, even to the extent of feeling nauseous and wanting to vomit.¡± Saw what? Qiao Ruoxin frowned slightly, ¡°He never mentioned it?¡± ¡°Mr. Mo refuses to utter a word about the incident from two years ago, but his condition has been getting worse.¡± ¡°Then leave it to me, I don¡¯t want to see him suffering like he did today.¡± She would heal Mo Chen. ¡°That¡¯s fine. Mr. Mo¡¯s current situation isn¡¯t really suitable for psychotherapy either. By the way, during the hypnosis session just now, I asionally heard him mention something about deleting a video, and then he started losing control of his emotions, going crazy.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was stunned. What kind of video was it? Could it be that Mo Chen started to detest women because of this video? ¡­ After the psychologist left, she sat alone in the reception area for a long time, deep in thought. The wife of the Mo Family came and sat opposite her on the sofa, radiating the presence of a wealthy and powerful matriarch. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, I don¡¯t care what your reasons were two years ago, but you are the reason Mo Chen has be like this.¡± ¡°Mrs. Mo, I will make him better.¡± Mrs. Mo scoffed, showing dissent, ¡°You? Even the psychologist couldn¡¯t do anything.¡± ¡°The heart¡¯s illness requires the heart¡¯s medicine, so only I can do it.¡± She calmly faced the mistress of the Mo family. Mrs. Mo stared at her for a while, ¡°Fine, then let¡¯s see if you can heal Mo Chen first.¡± After all, Mo Chen was what mattered the most. Having said that, Mrs. Mo stood up, ready to leave, and shot her a cold nce, ¡°Go keep Mo Chenpany and make sure he gets better soon, or you will not be spared.¡± ¡­ Inside the bedroom. Qiao Ruoxin returned to the bedroom to find the man throwing a tantrum. The maid trembled with fear at his side, seeing Qiao Ruoxin as a savior. The irritability on Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face eased a little when he saw her. He asked her in a harsh tone, ¡°Where have you been?¡± The maid immediately left the bedroom, and as she closed the door, Qiao Ruoxin walked to the bed, smiling softly, ¡°I had a chat with your psychologist. You don¡¯t need to see a psychologist anymore.¡± Mo Chen frowned deeply, his gaze profoundly fixed on her. She sat on the edge of the bed, ¡°Just look at me, from now on you¡¯re in my care, and I will heal you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man watched her silently. Qiao Ruoxin gazed at him with her bright, shining eyes, ¡°Mo Chen Brother, will you agree to get back together with me?¡± Mo Chen let out a coldugh, ¡°In your dreams!¡± She smiled, ¡°No problem, I¡¯ll keep trying.¡± Her face showed a touch of grievance as she pouted slightly, ¡°I¡¯m a bit sad after being rejected by you. I need a hug.¡± Mo Chen said, ¡°Come and hug me yourself!¡± She lifted the corners of her mouth slightly, opened her slender arms, and leaned forward to hug the man¡¯s body. Although she felt Mo Chen¡¯s stiffness the moment she hugged him. ¡°I know that embracing you now is making you ufortable, but you¡¯ll get used to it.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± ¡°Mo Chen Brother, ¡®Idol 101¡¯ starts next Thursday¡ªyou have to watch it; I sang a song just for you.¡± The man¡¯s expression turned unpleasant, and he looked down at her in his arms, ¡°Is it the same song from that night¡¯s hypnosis session?¡± Sheughed softly, ¡°You¡¯ll know when you watch it.¡± She frowned involuntarily, thinking about the video the psychologist mentioned that Mo Chen talked about deleting while under hypnosis. What was it? She felt that this video was probably Mo Chen¡¯s inner demon. Chapter 25 - 25 25 Mo Chen Hurry and watch the video of your ?Chapter 25: Chapter 25: @Mo Chen Hurry and watch the video of your ex-girlfriend singing! Chapter 25: Chapter 25: @Mo Chen Hurry and watch the video of your ex-girlfriend singing! Four dayster. Idol 101 debuted, and the hashtag #Qiao Ruoxin Singing# topped the Weibo hot search that very night, exploding! At that moment, Qiao Ruoxin was recording the program. Her individual performance talent was being wildly promoted by marketing ounts. Because she performed a song, ¡°You Better Not Think About Me,¡± in the first episode of the program, triggering a wave of hotments across the. The number ofments reached a million, and the likes broke ten million. [Wow! No wonder she¡¯s the ex-girlfriend of Asia¡¯s richest heir, a real tear-jerker! Mortal Princess!] [She made me cry, such despair from a young girl! Her voice is so beautiful, fragile, gentle, despondent, struggling¡­] [Taste this song title and lyrics, why do I feel she¡¯s singing this for Master Mo???] [I¡¯m so jelly of her figure, I just looked her up on wiki, Qiao Ruoxin is 170 cm tall! Does this kind of body proportion really exist? Those legs are killer!] [We went to the same elementary school, honestly, she was already 165 cm when she was 12, her skin in person is amazing.] [From now on, the heroines in romance novels all have a face¡­] [Her eyes are so beautiful, shiny and sparkling, how does she manage to be so thin and yet so curvy!] [How did this suddenly turn into The Voice of China? She could totallypete in it.] [Let me spill some tea, my cousin¡¯s ssmate is in the same circle as Master Mo, supposedly Mo Chen took a liking to Qiao Ruoxin when he was 18.] [Am I the only one who thinks she¡¯s singing this song for Mo Chen??? I see unwillingness in her eyes!] [I¡¯m gonna PICK her! Put her in the center position! When shees on stage, it feels like everyone else is just a maid!] [When she hit the high notes, I got goosebumps! Her voice has that first love vibe! I¡¯m in love!] ¡­ Late at night, in the study. Mo Chen was working, his phone rang beside him. He opened his brothers¡¯ group chat on his phone. Bai Junyan: [@Mo Chen, go check out your ex-girlfriend¡¯s singing video! Skip straight to 62 minutes and 45 seconds! You¡¯re wee!] Ji Haochuan: [Just finished watching it, I almost cried listening to it. Qiao sis can sing that well?] Gu Mocheng: [@Bai Junyan, send me an edited version to watch.] Lu Siheng: [She¡¯s upying three of the top ten hot searches, her temperament is so suitable for being a star.] Mo Chen: [¡­] Ji Haochuan: [¡°You Better Not Think About Me¡± makes me feel like this song was specifically sung for Mo Chen???] He set his phone aside and opened a video website on hisputer, clicking on the first episode of Idol 101. He fast-forwarded to 62 minutes and 45 seconds. Qiao Ruoxin was dressed in a light blue fairy-like dress, her wavy hair reaching her waist, her makeup delicate and pretty. Especially those sparkling eyes, with an innocent look, her slim and fair fingers holding the microphone. As the prelude yed, she started singing in a clean and clear voice. A ripple stirred in the pitch-ck pond of Mo Chen¡¯s pupils as he watched the face on the screen shining brightly on stage. In that singing, he actually heard a bit of pity and despair, along with stubbornness and heartache. ¡­ You clearly loved me too There¡¯s no reason love shouldck sess As long as you dare to not be weak Why should we miss out ¡­ Those lyrics seemed to mock Mo Chen¡¯s past two years. Heughed sharply, and hisughter was full of scorn. Qiao Ruoxin had said in the manor that day, this song was for him. He picked up his phone as the song wasing to an end, nearly bending it. On the screen, Qiao Ruoxin smiled faintly, bowed, ending her talent performance. Mo Chen immediately dialed her number, but it was turned off. His pupils suddenly tightened! He got up and left the study, anxiety and irritability written all over his posture. Chapter 26 - 26 26 Mr. Mo barges into the girls dormitory ?Chapter 26: Chapter 26: Mr. Mo barges into the girls¡¯ dormitory. Chapter 26: Chapter 26: Mr. Mo barges into the girls¡¯ dormitory. Meanwhile. Inside the dormitory. Because Qiao Sisi snitched to Wen Wan, iming that Qiao Ruoxin was hiding her mobile phone instead of turning it in. Everyone was gathered. Wen Wan, with a stern demeanor, began her lecture. ¡°I¡¯m telling you, rules are rules; no one is allowed to break them! When you are told to hand over your phones, why don¡¯t you?¡± Qiao Ruoxin stood to the side, her face calm as if the public scolding had nothing to do with her. Seeing her indifferent expression, Wen Wan raised her voice angrily, ¡°Don¡¯t think I can¡¯t handle you just because you made the trending search, you¡¯re just riding on your ex-boyfriend¡¯s coattails!¡± ¡°I will say it again, you can take my phone if you want, but you will be responsible for the consequences,¡± she said. In front of so many trainees, to speak to Wen Wan, the director, in such a manner, Wen Wan was losing face. Wen Wan sneered, ¡°Are you threatening me? This is apetition! Do you think this is child¡¯s y?¡± She smiled but said nothing. She was afraid that Mo Chen might march right in if her phone was unreachable for several hours. ¡°Then go ahead and take it.¡± ¡°Of course, I will take it! And if I find out you¡¯re keeping a phone again, you might as well drop out of thepetition!¡± After dropping her harsh words, Wen Wan stormed off. All the trainees were whispering among themselves, eyeing her with various expressions. Qiao Ruoxin stretchedzily, feeling sleepy, and headed back to her room to sleep. She had only taken a few steps when Qiao Sisi¡¯s voice, filled with schadenfreude, came from behind her, ¡°Little slut, do you really think you are untouchable now?¡± She couldn¡¯t even be bothered to turn around, ¡°Who¡¯s the troll talking to?¡± ¡°Who are you calling a troll!¡± Qiao Sisi, with a fierce expression, approached her. Qiao Ruoxin looked at Qiao Sisi, speaking slowly and deliberately, ¡°The ugly one knows who they are.¡± ¡°You are the troll!¡± Qiao Sisi was furious, she had never won a verbal spat with this ¡®little slut.¡¯ ¡°Oh really? Then why did Mo Chen fall for me instead of you? He¡¯s the man of your dreams, aren¡¯t you questioning his taste?¡± ¡°Pah! Isn¡¯t Mo Ye ditching you now? What are you so proud of!¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled softly, ¡°Then make him want you. If you can do that, I¡¯ll kneel down and kowtow to you.¡± Qiao Sisi red furiously, ¡°You said it! Just wait to kneel down and kowtow to me!¡± ¡°We shall see.¡± She walked toward her room door with a tender smile. ¡­ Inside her room. Qiao Ruoxin took a shower, stood on the balcony ready to dry her hair and go to sleep. Suddenly, a harsh knocking sound came. She frowned slightly, turned, and walked to the door. The moment she opened it, she was truly shocked. For there, right then. Mo Chen was standing outside the door, radiating anger. Seeing the figure of a man, many of the trainees in the corridor were scared into hiding in their rooms. After all, this was supposed to be a female dormitory arranged by the show¡¯s crew; why would a mane in? Mo Chen, with a grim expression, pushed her door open and walked in. She instinctively closed the door. She had thought Mo Chen mighte looking for her, but she didn¡¯t expect him to barge into the women¡¯s dormitory like this. The tall and imposing figure of the man stood in the small room, seemingly a bit cramped. ¡°Why did you turn off your phone?¡± he asked in a deep voice. Qiao Ruoxin felt somewhat helpless, ¡°I didn¡¯t want to, Wen Wan confiscated it.¡± The man narrowed his eyes slightly, a dangerous aura emanating from him, ¡°Is that all? You weren¡¯t deliberately ying hide and seek with me, were you?¡± ¡°It was really confiscated.¡± Mo Chen was wearing a ck shirt, the top two buttons undone, revealing his sexy skin. His handsome face was taut as he stared at Qiao Ruoxin for a while, ¡°Come here, hug me.¡± ??? That really was Mo Ye. She reluctantly walked over, wrapped her arms around the man¡¯s waist, and through the shirt felt his abdominal muscles. Chapter 27 - 27 27 I let you hold me not grope me ?Chapter 27: Chapter 27: I let you hold me, not grope me. Chapter 27: Chapter 27: I let you hold me, not grope me. Mo Chen just stood there as she hugged him, his tone somewhat chilly, ¡°I allowed you to hug but not to grope.¡± Uh¡­ How embarrassing. She obediently wrapped her arms around the man¡¯s waist, her cheek pressed against his chest. ¡°Now being held by me, it doesn¡¯t feel so bad, does it?¡± The man¡¯s handsome face was tense, his lips tightly sealed as though he was enduring something. It was ufortable, but he still wanted Qiao Ruoxin to hold him. He looked down at Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s profile, her thick curled eyshes, and said in a deep voice, ¡°Was that song a threat to me?¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked up in confusion, ¡°Huh?¡± Mo Chen gazed into her eyes, his voice low and hoarse, ¡°If I don¡¯t agree to get back together with you, I won¡¯t even be allowed to think about you, hm?¡± Only then did she realize what the man meant. She was stunned for a moment, then a smile appeared on her face. ¡°You Better Not Think About Me,¡± she chose this song because it was challenging, so she could show her strength to the coaches. Ruoxin batted her innocent eyes, ¡°Yeah, in the future, you better not think about me.¡± The next second, the man mercilessly pushed her away and suddenly turned as if he wanted to leave. Ruoxin¡¯s sweet voice sounded behind him, ¡°Because I will keep pestering you.¡± The man¡¯s figure paused. After five seconds, perhaps ten, hemanded, ¡°Come and hug me.¡± That line again! But Ruoxin still obedientlyplied and went over to hug him from behind. Her cheek pressed against his broad back. Mo Chen frowned, looking down at the slender, pale hands that were around his waist, his Adam¡¯s apple bobbed once. ¡°Mo Chen, you¡¯ve lost weight, in the past when I hugged you¡­¡± The words were left unfinished, as the door was suddenly pushed open. It was Wen Wan! Wen Wan was dumbfounded by the scene before her, having heard from many that a man had broken into Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s room. But Wen Wan would have never imagined that the scene she witnessed upon opening the door would be this. It looked as though Mo Chen wanted to leave, and Qiao Ruoxin was forcibly holding him from behind. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Let go! Stop holding him!¡± Wen Wan knew how severe Mo Chen¡¯s psychological barriers were and felt her heart being wrenched. What if his condition red up! The small room was now even more crowded. Ruoxin had no choice but to withdraw her arms from around the man¡¯s waist. ¡°Wen Wan, give her the cellphone,¡± the man finally spoke. Wen Wan¡¯s eyes widened, unable to believe her ears, ¡°Mo Chen! During the recording of the show, private use of cellphones is prohibited; it¡¯s the rule of the production team!¡± ¡°Give it to her!¡± His voice was cold and resolute. Wen Wan nced at Ruoxin, who had a smile in her eyes, and stubbornly resisted, ¡°I won¡¯t! I am the chief director; I can¡¯t break this rule!¡± Mo Chen did not waste words with Wen Wan but tossed his own phone into Ruoxin¡¯s arms. Fortunately, she was quick to catch it. ¡°Keep your phone on 24 hours, dare to not answer again, and I¡¯ll kill you myself.¡± Thatmanding tone again. After spoken, Mo Chen gave Ruoxin one more nce and then left the room. Wen Wan witnessed the whole process, her heart nearly shattered. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, you are something, aren¡¯t you? Without a cellphone, you call upon Mo Chen to demand it for you?¡± Wen Wan nearly lost control and screamed. She smiled faintly, hugging her arms, ¡°How do you still not get it? Me not handing over my phone was actually to save your face, otherwise, he would embarrass you in person like he did just now.¡± Wen Wan red at her hatefully, then turned to follow in Mo Chen¡¯s footsteps, intending to confront him. Chapter 28 - 28 28 This annoying stepsister is courting ?Chapter 28: Chapter 28: This annoying stepsister is courting death again Chapter 28: Chapter 28: This annoying stepsister is courting death again ¡°Mo Chen! You stop right there!¡± Wen Wan chased after the man¡¯s retreating figure,ing outside. The pitch-ckness of deep night, the sound of cicadas in the summer, the man¡¯s cold and decisive silhouette. ¡°Do you have any idea how embarrassing this is for me? I¡¯m the executive director of this production! Confiscating cell phones is my rule!¡± The man let out a coldugh, his tone full of disdain, ¡°The funding for this program was approved by me.¡± Wen Wan stood rooted to the spot. Mo Chen turned around, his face expressionless as he looked at her, ¡°Are you throwing a temper tantrum at your investor daddy?¡± ¡°When did you be so unprincipled¡­¡± Wen Wan was a bit hit. ¡°I¡¯ve never been a noble gentleman; it was you who imposed that fantasy onto me.¡± Mo Chen nced at her and turned to leave. Wen Wan suddenly stepped forward quickly, spreading her arms to block his path. ¡°I want to ask you something.¡± Impatience flickered across the man¡¯s features, ¡°Speak.¡± ¡°You¡­ did you really have a rtionship with Qiao Ruoxin?¡± Mo Chen looked at Wen Wan¡¯s cautious manner and found it somewhatughable. ¡°Yes.¡± His answer was so straightforward. Wen Wan felt as if she¡¯d been struck by lightning; although she had known since that night, hearing him admit it in person still made it unbearably painful to breathe. ¡°How could you¡­ You¡¯re not this kind of person, was it her who initiated it?¡± In Wen Wan¡¯s eyes, Mo Chen was an educated, responsible man who knew how to control himself. How could he¡­ Mo Chen snorted derisively with a sneer, ¡°You still don¡¯t understand men; that¡¯s how all men are.¡± ¡°You¡¯re different!¡± Wen Wan¡¯s jealousy was insane at this point! ¡°I¡¯m a normal man.¡± Mo Chen couldn¡¯t be bothered to waste words with her any longer, turned, and walked away toward his car. ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin was a bit thirsty and decided to grab a bottle of water from the fridge. The production team¡¯s shared dorm was basically a vi, mainly thanks to the powerful backing of the show¡¯s financiers. She went to the kitchen on the first floor, opened the fridge, and took out a bottle of water. Just as she unscrewed the cap and took a sip, preparing to go upstairs, she heard voices speaking. Qiao Ruoxin quietly hid to the side and saw her wretched stepsister approaching. Qiao Sisi was pulling a girl along, who appeared timid and subservient, pitiful to the core. ¡°If you don¡¯t do as I say, I¡¯ll have you kicked out of thepetition! Totally ruin you!¡± ¡°Please no! I¡­ I¡¯ll steal Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s phone! I will!¡± Kong Ling came from a poor family, an eighteen-line small-time actress; she just wanted to make a debut through this program, or else her dreams of stardom would be utterly dashed. ¡°That¡¯s a good girl, I¡¯m doing this for everyone¡¯s sake, you see. With Qiao Ruoxin, that little slut, strutting around, we simply won¡¯t get any attention.¡± Qiao Sisi began to brainwash Kong Ling, dragging her upstairs. ¡­ Watching their departing figures, Qiao Ruoxin stepped out. She couldn¡¯t helpughing. This wretched stepsister was courting death again. A sly gleam flickered in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes, then she went upstairs back to her room. After returning to her room, she didn¡¯t go to sleep but took out the cell phone Mo Chen had given her and started working on herptop. Then, she ced the phone on the bedside table and went to bed to sleep. Sure enough, at two o¡¯clock in the morning, the bedroom door was pushed open. Qiao Ruoxin pretended to be asleep, her eyes slightly ajar, watching as Kong Ling entered the room trembling, searching everywhere for the phone. As dumb as a pig! It¡¯s on the bedside table! After an uncertain amount of time, Kong Ling finally spotted the phone on the bedside table. But she hesitated, fearing to wake Qiao Ruoxin, standing there indecisive. Qiao Ruoxin was nearly dying of impatience for her; just grab the phone and go, right? What are you thinking!? With such little courage, you dare tomit wrongdoing? She pretended to toss and turn in deep sleep. Kong Ling¡¯s eyes lit up, as though she¡¯d seen an opportunity, and quietly moved forward to take the phone, then tiptoed out of the room. The moment the door closed, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes snapped open. She chuckled softly, muttering to herself, ¡°With your intelligence, why try to y schemes at all.¡± Chapter 29 - 29 29 I want to hear your voice ?Chapter 29: Chapter 29: I want to hear your voice Chapter 29: Chapter 29: I want to hear your voice Qiao Ruoxin picked up herptop and turned it on; immediately, the screen disyed a live feed of her mobile phone¡¯s activities. After all, her ex-boyfriend was aputer science major at Stanford University. During their rtionship, she had managed to pick up some basics. ¡­ Meanwhile¡ª After stealing the phone, Kong Ling quickly made her way to Qiao Sisi¡¯s room. With the phone in hand, Qiao Sisi let out a boastfulugh, ¡°This little bitch, I¡¯ll see if I can¡¯t make her life miserable!¡± She unlocked the phone using Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s birthday after tapping on the lock screen. Qiao Sisi looked at it with disdain, ¡°Tch, acting like a fairy. Her lock screen wallpaper is a picture of herself, and the password is her own birthday! Only someone with the brain of a pig like Qiao Ruoxin woulde up with such idiotic passwords!¡± Kong Ling shivered beside her, ¡°Can you hurry up, please? I¡¯m afraid she¡¯ll notice!¡± ¡°Afraid of what? Stop rushing me!¡± Engrossed in her sweet dream of revenge, Qiao Sisi opened the messaging app and beganposing a text. She didn¡¯t forget to show off her perfect n to Kong Ling in the process. ¡°Let me tell you, I¡¯m going to y her to death this time. I¡¯m going to give her a taste of what cyber bullying feels like.¡± ¡­ At this very moment, Qiao Ruoxin was watching in real-time as her wicked stepsister courted disaster. She saw the flirtatious and shamelessly demeaning texts beingposed, and then realized to whom they were being sent¡ªLu Xingyu! Her eyes widened in disbelief, and sheughed at the absurdity, ¡°You moron, this is Mo Chen¡¯s phone!¡± Lu Xingyu, the mentor of ¡°Idol 101¡±, a popr young celebrity with eighty million followers on Weibo. His fans were famously fierce. Anyone rumored to have scandalous rtions with their idol would be so thoroughly cursed they¡¯d be forced out of the entertainment industry, and the more sensitive ones might even develop depression. Qiao Ruoxin sighed, ¡°Since you¡¯re so eager to dig your own grave, then I¡¯ll just y along, let¡¯s make it thrilling.¡± A sly sparkle shed through her clear eyes. After three consecutive messages were sent from the phone, the records were deleted, and then the screen locked itself. Qiao Ruoxin quickly closed herptop andy down, pretending to be asleep. True enough, within a minute, her room door was pushed open once more. Kong Ling stepped in quietly with the phone in hand, ced it on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s bedside table, then left swiftly. Once the door closed, she opened her eyes. Picking up the phone and lighting the screen, she was greeted by her own goofy selfie as the wallpaper and couldn¡¯t help butugh. She wondered what Mo Chen felt every time he turned on his phone and saw that photo, did he unconsciously smile like she did? The next day, early in the morning. Qiao Ruoxin stepped out of her room, preparing to have breakfast. At the same time, Qiao Sisi also came out and walked towards her, ¡°I heard a man went into your roomst night, helped you get your phone back. Whose coattails are you clutching onto now?¡± She chuckled lightly, elegantly responding, ¡°None of your damn business.¡± Then she turned and left with grace. Watching her proud retreat, Qiao Sisi muttered under her breath, ¡°Little bitch! Just wait for your downfall!¡± ¡­ As she turned around, her phone vibrated. Qiao Ruoxin answered the call, and a man¡¯s deep voice came through, ¡°Speak!¡± ¡°Wasn¡¯t it you who called me?¡± ¡°I want to hear your voice.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ Mo Chen, I miss you so much.¡± ¡°Talk sense! Do you believe I¡¯d bash your skull in?¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°Did you not sleep wellst night?¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± ¡°No wonder you¡¯re so irritable. Go eat something, then go to work. I¡¯ll call you at nine o¡¯clock.¡± ¡°I¡¯m busy, I don¡¯t have time.¡± Leaning against the hallway wall, she said with a smile, ¡°Then expect my call for sure!¡± Dial tone¡­ dial tone¡­ Qiao Ruoxin raised an eyebrow slightly, looking at the hung-up call. Such a tsundere, asshole of a man. Chapter 30 - 30 30 Mr. Mo are you waiting for my call ?Chapter 30: Chapter 30: Mr. Mo, are you waiting for my call? Chapter 30: Chapter 30: Mr. Mo, are you waiting for my call? Hengzhong Group, CEO¡¯s office, 8:59 a.m. Behind the desk, Mo Chen sat in the swivel chair, his handsome face grim, eyes lowered, staring at his phone. His long fingers with distinct knuckles tapped on the desk intermittently. Secretary Jiang and Assistant Liu stood to one side, carefully watching his expression. The senior management staff in the meeting room were all present, just waiting for him toe over and start the meeting. ¡°President Mo, the meeting room is¡­¡± Suddenly! The phone vibrated! A sh of light quickly passed through the man¡¯s pitch-ck eyes as his slender fingers picked up the phone, but he deliberately waited a while before finally answering. From the other end of the phone came Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s soft and sweet voice, ¡°Mo Chen, are you waiting for my call?¡± Mo Chen snorted derisively, his tone filled with disdain, ¡°Speak quickly, I¡¯m in a meeting.¡± Secretary Jiang: ¡°¡­¡± Assistant Liu: ¡°¡­¡± The two exchanged nces, rendered speechless by their boss¡¯s arrogance. Laughter came from the phone, ¡°Mm¡­ How about I take you out for dinner tonight? Are you free?¡± The corners of Mo Chen¡¯s mouth curled up, yet his voice was as cold as a chilling wind, ¡°Have them bring you over.¡± ¡°Okay~ Go to your meeting! I¡¯m off to record the show!¡± Beep¡­ Beep¡­ After hanging up, the man¡¯s irritability and aggression cooled down significantly. He stood up, reverted to his usual indifference, and walked out of the office. Secretary Jiang and Assistant Liu quickly followed, sighing in relief that they could finally go to the meeting. ¡­ After Qiao Ruoxin hung up, she prepared to go to the gathering. The content of today¡¯s recording was to learn to sing and dance to the theme song within one day. Everyone changed into trainee-level clothes, and Qiao Ruoxin was rated A. The instructor teaching them the theme song was Lu Xingyu, a top influencer and leader of an idol group. Upon Lu Xingyu¡¯s entrance, everyone let out fan-like screams, except for Qiao Ruoxin, who remained unresponsive. Qiao Sisi watched Lu Xingyu and Qiao Ruoxin with schadenfreude, waiting to enjoy the drama. Everyone quickly got into the groove, following Lu Xingyu to learn the dance to the theme song. ¡°Qiao Sisi! Your movements are too stiff,¡± Lu Xingyu pointed out Qiao Sisi¡¯s issue without any sugarcoating. With an embarrassed nod, Qiao Sisi acknowledged the criticism. Why did she feel like Lu Xingyu was always targeting her? Shouldn¡¯t he be picking on Qiao Ruoxin instead? Two hourster, ss ended, and Qiao Sisi, disheartened, decided to step out for some air and happened to run into Lu Xingyu around the corner. Qiao Sisi greeted him politely, ¡°Hello, Teacher Lu.¡± Lu Xingyu looked at Qiao Sisi with aplex expression and said, ¡°Stop sending me those pointless, harassing text messages. I¡¯m not interested in you, so don¡¯t even think about taking shortcuts.¡± After speaking, he left indifferently. ??? Qiao Sisi stood there, dumbfounded, her eyes wide in shock. In the distance, Qiao Ruoxin crossed her arms and a smile spilled over her lips as she slowly approached, ¡°My dear step-sister, how does it feel to be publicly humiliated by your own teacher?¡± Hearing Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s voice, Qiao Sisi suddenly looked up, realizing what had happened. ¡°It¡¯s you, you little bitch, ying tricks!¡± Qiao Ruoxin feigned innocence, ¡°Isn¡¯t it strange? Even though you were the one using my phone to send texts to Lu Xingyu, why would he think it was you who sent them?¡± Feeling on the verge of madness, Qiao Sisi nearly screamed, ¡°What did you do?!¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ not much, just made the signature and phone number on those messages you sent turn into yours. After all, that was your handiwork,¡± Ruoxin replied nonchntly. Shaking with a mixture of emotions, Qiao Sisi couldn¡¯t hold back her screams any longer, ¡°Ah!!! Qiao Ruoxin, this isn¡¯t over! You bitch!¡± She brushed past her, saying indifferently, ¡°Save your breath, with your level of intelligence, it¡¯s touching, really. I almost feel bad retaliating.¡± Qiao Sisi called out to her retreating figure, ¡°How did you know? Did Kong Ling tell you?¡± No one answered¡­ Chapter 31 - 31 31 Master Mo Loses His Temper ?Chapter 31: Chapter 31: Master Mo Loses His Temper! Chapter 31: Chapter 31: Master Mo Loses His Temper! Evening. Qiao Ruoxin got into the car, her bodyguard driving her to find Mo Chen. She looked out at the pedestrians through the car window, ¡°What¡¯s he doing now?¡± ¡°Master Mo is at a cocktail party, we¡¯ll take Miss Qiao there.¡± She responded, ¡°Mm, I¡¯ll take a nap, wake me when we arrive.¡± She had recorded a whole day¡¯s worth of programs, singing and dancing, it was too exhausting. ¡­ At the cocktail party. Mo Chen wore a dark green suit, perfectly tailored, with a white shirt underneath and two buttons undone. His long fingers held a ss of champagne, his handsome face tight, expressionless. He nced over the crowd, his eyes filled with disdain, ugly women everywhere. Quite a few daughters of distinguished families wanted to talk to him, but were all scared away by the aggressive aura he gave off. Finally, a bold woman approached, about to speak¡­ ¡°Stay away from me.¡± His tone was cold enough to chill the heart. The woman¡¯s expression was hurt, and she left dejectedly. At that moment, a man¡¯s voice rang out, ¡°Master Mo, it seems no beauty here is up to your standards.¡± Mo Chen nced at the man dismissively and drained the champagne in his ss. He had no intention of paying attention to this notorious waste from the imperial city, Jian Chen. Seeing that Mo Chen ignored him, Jian Chen continued with a smile, ¡°Your ex-girlfriend has been making quite a ssh recently, almost living in the trending searches, always finding ways to leech off your poprity.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s face was expressionless as he toyed with the champagne ss in his hand. ¡°Two years since the breakup and you let her get away with this arrogance? If you ask me, this Qiao Ruoxin is cheap. She dumped you back then and now she¡¯s leeching off your poprity, thinking she can do whatever she wants just because she¡¯s pretty!¡± A dangerous atmosphere began brewing in the air¡­ Mo Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, raising them to look at the incessant Jian Chen. But Jian Chen was undeterred, going on, ¡°I pursued Qiao Ruoxin back in the day too, that snobby girl, didn¡¯t even give me a proper nce, I think she¡¯s just the reincarnation of a sly fox, mean and cruel. Just watch, her end won¡¯t be pretty, yed by men¡ªthinks she¡¯s so amazing¡­¡± Suddenly! The champagne ss in the man¡¯s hand shattered on the ground, emitting a gratingly loud sound. Suddenly, silence fell over the whole ce. The next second¡ª ¡°Ah!!!¡± Jian Chen let out a scream like a pig being ughtered. Mo Chen punched him in the face, instantly losing it, ¡°Say it again, I dare you!¡± The volcano fully erupted, and the fierce beast within him was released! ¡­ In the car. Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes and looked at the night view outside the window. Suddenly, the car door was opened, the bodyguard looked anxious, ¡°Miss Qiao, it¡¯s not good! Master Mo is fighting someone at the cocktail party!¡± She instantly woke up! ¡°What? A fight?¡± She hurriedly got out of the car and rushed towards the cocktail party. Qiao Ruoxin ran to the party and immediately saw the shocking scene. It was indeed Mo Chen fighting someone, but the situation looked more like he was beating someone up. The man being hit had no power to fight back. ¡°You deserved to be dumped by a woman! Do you know we all are waiting to see you be theughing stock? We are waiting for the day you fall!¡± ¡°What are you so proud of, Mo Chen? You¡¯re just relying on your father! You were just lucky to be born into wealth, otherwise you couldn¡¯t be so arrogant!¡± Jian Chen, his mouth spitting blood, continued to taunt despite being beaten to where he couldn¡¯t get up by Mo Chen. Mo Chen kicked him in the chest, letting out a sneer, ¡°Lucky to be born into wealth? Why don¡¯t you go get born into it yourself? Did I stop you?¡± After that, he kicked Jian Chen again, until he could no longer speak. Then, Mo Chen left under the terrified gazes of everyone, his tall and handsome figure radiating aggression. Chapter 32 - 32 32 Lower your head a bit I cant reach ?Chapter 32: Chapter 32: Lower your head a bit, I can¡¯t reach. Chapter 32: Chapter 32: Lower your head a bit, I can¡¯t reach. The man had just stepped out of the banquet when he saw the slender figure standing there. His long legs came to a halt as he gazed at Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s delicate, beautiful face. Qiao Ruoxin approached him with a faint smile, ¡°Let¡¯s go, I¡¯m hungry.¡± Then, she took Mo Chen¡¯s hand and left the ce. A slight change finally appeared on Mo Chen¡¯s cold and handsome face as he looked down at the hand the woman was holding. Two years¡­ Qiao Ruoxin led him to the car and turned to the bodyguards standing in a row, ¡°You guys can go.¡± The bodyguards nced at Mo Chen, who responded indifferently, ¡°Hmm.¡± And so, everyone left. Qiao Ruoxin looked up at the man beside her, ¡°I¡¯ll drive.¡± She then promptly took the driver¡¯s seat. Mo Chen watched her for a few seconds before sitting in the passenger seat. Inside the car, neither of them spoke. Qiao Ruoxin was focused on driving, constantly searching for something. Finally, the car pulled over to the side of the road. She unbuckled her seat belt, ¡°Wait for me, I¡¯ll be right back.¡± The man frowned slightly, watching her get out of the car and walk towards the pharmacy, his lips pressing into a straight line. After a little while, Qiao Ruoxin emerged from the pharmacy and ced the medicine bag on the hood of the car. ¡°Mo Chen, get out of the car.¡± He opened the car door and walked over to Qiao Ruoxin, observing her careful and earnest manner as she dabbed at something with a cotton swab soaked in disinfectant alcohol. Qiao Ruoxin looked up at him, ¡°Lower your head a bit, I can¡¯t reach.¡± Mo Chen was expressionless and silent but lowered his head nheless. There was a small cut on his forehead from which fresh blood oozed, giving his handsome features a touch of rebellious charm. Gently, Qiao Ruoxin disinfected the wound and tenderly blew on it a couple of times. At the faint breath on his forehead, his body tensed, his adam¡¯s apple bobbing. Then, Qiao Ruoxin took out a band-aid and applied it to his temple, revealing a satisfied smile, ¡°There, don¡¯t touch it with your hands.¡± Mo Chen straightened up, responding coldly, ¡°Hm.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go have dinner, I¡¯m really hungry.¡± The man looked into her twinkling eyes and asked in a deep voice, ¡°What do you want to eat?¡± She pondered a moment, ¡°Hmm¡­ let¡¯s go for Japanese food?¡± ¡°Fine,¡± his voice was deep, sensual, and tinged with a hint of calm. At this moment, Mo Chen was a far cry from the violent, bloodthirsty person he had been at the banquet. ¡­ In the private room of the Japanese restaurant. Qiao Ruoxin ordered a lot of dishes, while Mo Chen sat opposite her in silence. After the waiter took the menu and left, she took a sip of tea, ¡°You¡¯ll payter, okay?¡± The man raised his eyebrows slightly and let out a lowugh, his tone somewhat cool, ¡°Weren¡¯t you treating me to dinner?¡± Qiao Ruoxin nodded, ¡°That¡¯s right, but I don¡¯t have any money now, so you¡¯ll pay.¡± Mo Chen stared at her for a while before saying in a deep voice, ¡°Have you be this poverty-stricken?¡± She took out the man¡¯s phone from her purse and handed it back to him, ¡°I want to be independent, I don¡¯t spend family money.¡± Mo Chen took back his phone, still with an indifferent attitude, ¡°Hmm, I see.¡± She supported her face with her hands, seriously saying, ¡°Mo Chen, when I earn some money, I¡¯ll treat you to the most expensive meal.¡± ¡°Why do I feel like I¡¯ve been raising a daughter? Grown up now, ready to take care of me?¡± Mo Chen frowned, finding it somewhat amusing. She huffed haughtily, ¡°Then I¡¯ll invite another man to dinner!¡± ¡°Try it if you want to die.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 33 - 33 33 Mo Chen Hits Someone Tops the Trending ?Chapter 33: Chapter 33: #Mo Chen Hits Someone# Tops the Trending Searches Chapter 33: Chapter 33: #Mo Chen Hits Someone# Tops the Trending Searches Halfway through the meal, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s phone received a news alert. She nced at it and her expression immediately changed. The news headline read ¡°Son of Asia¡¯s Richest Man, Mo Chen, Gets Physical at a Party¡±. Soon after, various apps started pushing the news, each headline more sensational than thest. Mo Chen¡¯s phone vibrated. The man¡¯s slender fingers picked up the phone and put it to his ear, from which his father¡¯s roaring voice came through. ¡°You little brat! While I¡¯m overseas winning glory for our country, you¡¯re at home bringing shame upon the Mo Family!¡± The private room was so quiet that Qiao Ruoxin, sitting opposite him, could hear everything crystal clear. Mo Chen frowned, a trace of irritation showing between his brows as he held the phone a few centimeters away. ¡°Why sh with that loser! Do you know how many people are watching us, the Mo Family? You cause trouble at a time like this!¡± He spoke withposure, still with that indifferent look on his face, ¡°I will handle it.¡± ¡°Clean up this mess immediately!¡± Beep¡­ Beep¡­ After hanging up, he looked indifferently at Qiao Ruoxin across from him and said in a deep voice, ¡°Weren¡¯t you hungry? Eat, it¡¯s going to rain outside.¡± ¡°Yeah,¡± she didn¡¯t say much, just quietly ate her meal. ¡­ Meanwhile¡ª #MoChenHitsPeople# hit number one on the trending searches, boom! A video of Mo Chen beating up Jian Chen at the party scene reached a hundred thousandments in half an hour, and the topic¡¯s poprity instantly surged past a hundred million. ¡°Holy shit, holy shit! Living to see the day! Did Mo actually hit that notorious loser from the capital???¡± ¡°Is Mo Chen that hot-headed? It¡¯s a party, for god¡¯s sake, how can he just start hitting someone like that?¡± ¡°The capital¡¯s loser got it bad, didn¡¯t stand a chance to fight back at all!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know all the facts. Let¡¯s wait and see, maybe there¡¯s a twist.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve got a crazy theory. ording to insider information, the capital¡¯s loser also pursued Qiao Ruoxin before. Could it be over a woman?¡± ¡°Mo is seriously handsome! A thousand people beg him to make a debut! If he does, he¡¯ll definitely be top-tier talent!¡± ¡°Rich family drama is the best! Hahaha, I¡¯m dying! So many people at the scene, and not a single one dared to step forward and intervene?¡± ¡°Capital¡¯s loser, did you post this video yourself? You get beat up like that and still have the face to trend on social media?¡± ¡°Is the son of Asia¡¯s richest lingering a bit too much in fantasy, going so far as to hit someone in public? That¡¯s downright arrogant!¡± ¡°This high profile, your dad¡¯s going to have a fit, right? Mo, watch your image. The Mo family¡¯s business empire is waiting for you to inherit! Secure the spot as Asia¡¯s richest man!¡± ¡°Honestly, the way Mo Chen hits is terrifying, like he¡¯s trying to beat someone to death!¡± ¡°What exactly caused the fight? Mo Chen usually seems pretty low-key.¡± ¡­ After finishing the meal, Qiao Ruoxin drove him home. In the parking spot, cars were parked closely on either side¡ªit was the kind of situation she dreaded the most, given her average driving skills. Mo Chen watched her cautious reversing and said in a deep voice, ¡°Don¡¯t panic, focus.¡± ¡°Yeah, got it.¡± The man patiently waited for ten minutes until they finally left the spot smoothly. As the car eased into the street, Qiao Ruoxin breathed a sigh of relief and suddenlyughed. This scene reminded her of when she was 18, and Mo Chen had taught her to drive, hands-on. And she hadpletely written off the man¡¯s favorite car. Mo Chen looked at her profile, ¡°Laughing at what?¡± She nced at the man¡¯s handsome face, ¡°Suddenly remembered when you taught me how to drive.¡± He stared at Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s profile, pondering to himself. Qiao Ruoxin kept her eyes on the road and asked, ¡°How much was the car I ruined back then? You never told me, can you say now?¡± With an indifferent attitude, Mo Chen replied tly, ¡°Seventy million.¡± Chapter 34 - 34 34 I Thought My Woman Could ?Chapter 34: Chapter 34: I Thought My Woman Could Chapter 34: Chapter 34: I Thought My Woman Could Her eyes widened in disbelief, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you say so earlier? Why did you let me practice with such an expensive car?¡± ¡°I thought my woman could handle it, who knew you¡¯d be that clumsy.¡± He taught her the whole summer vacation, and this Little Ghost only then learned how to drive. Qiao Ruoxin shot him a woeful nce with her small eyes, ¡°Then I just don¡¯t have the talent in this area, so I learned slower.¡± Suddenly, a light rain started to fall outside, pitter-pattering. She quickened her pace, but the man¡¯s deep voice came from beside her, ¡°Drive slower.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± Half an hourter, they finally returned to Jiang Mansion No. 1, and the car entered the garage. As soon as he entered the living room, Mo Chen began to make calls to the public rtions department to handle the news on the inte. Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t disturb him; she went back to her room, took a shower, and changed into a camisole nightgown with an ice silk robe draped over it. The rain got heavier, but thankfully, they were already home. She stood outside the man¡¯s bedroom, leaning on the corridor, waiting for Mo Chen toe back from the study. After what seemed like a long time, his deep footsteps approached, and she looked up. Mo Chen walked towards her, frowning slightly, ¡°What are you doing standing here?¡± ¡°I want a hug¡­¡± Her soft, coquettish voice was very seductive. ¡°¡­¡± He took a few more steps closer to her and said in a deep voice, ¡°Come here and hug me.¡± Qiao Ruoxin revealed a sweet smile, stepped forward, and hugged the man¡¯s body, pressing her cheek against his chest. Listening to his heartbeat, mixed with the sound of rain outside, was veryforting¡­ A deep and husky voice came from above her head, ¡°Did that trash from the capital pursue you?¡± Disgust filled the man¡¯s tone, as if he was talking about something filthy. Qiao Ruoxin was slightly taken aback, and gave a dismissive reply, ¡°Seems like it.¡± ¡°When was that?¡± ¡°It was probably the year I got admitted into the film academy, at 16?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s gaze turned fierce, his jawline tensed, and he looked very displeased. Shit¡­ At that time, he was still hesitating whether or not to go after this Little Ghost. Qiao Ruoxin let go of the man¡¯s body, ¡°Goodnight Mo Chen, I¡¯m just next door. If you can¡¯t sleep, think of me.¡± Then, she turned and returned to her own room. Mo Chen watched her leaving figure, and suddenly, the image of her supporting another man as they left two years ago without even ncing at him shed through his mind. His breathing became rapid, and his fists at his sides clenched tightly, the knuckles cracking. Hatred brewed in his dark eyes, and a murderous aura surrounded him. Suddenly, he turned and went back to his bedroom, mming the door shut heavily. Mo Chen looked around his bedroom, his head throbbing, his mind flooded with filthy images. ¡­ In the next room. Qiao Ruoxiny in bed, scrolled through her phone one more time, and saw that the trending topics had been pulled immediately. She could tell the efficiency of the Hengzhong Group¡¯s public rtions department. Only then did she feel reassured to turn off her phone and get ready to sleep. Not long after, a loud noise suddenly came from next door. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes burst open, and she reflexively got up, put on slippers, and left the room. She went to the door of Mo Chen¡¯s bedroom, and the sound of something being smashed inside became clearer. Her eyes were panicky; how could this happen¡­ everything was fine just before. ¡°Mo Chen! Open the door!¡± Qiao Ruoxin kept knocking on the door, but he didn¡¯t open it for her; the sound of smashing continued inside. She cried out, ¡°Mo Chen, open the door! Please stop this, okay?¡± The noise inside suddenly stopped. After what felt like an eternity, a suppressed and sinister voice came from inside, ¡°Go to sleep, and don¡¯t bother with me.¡± Chapter 35 - 35 35 Ill Lose Control If I Dont Take My ?Chapter 35: Chapter 35: I¡¯ll Lose Control If I Don¡¯t Take My Medicine Chapter 35: Chapter 35: I¡¯ll Lose Control If I Don¡¯t Take My Medicine The bedroom was inplete disarray, with every breakable object shattered. Mo Chen leaned against the door, lighting a cigarette that he ced between his lips, the irritability in his heart not subsiding from smashing things, but intensifying instead. A gloomy sense of decadence enveloped his handsome features, making him seem as if he had emerged from hell itself. ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin stood silently outside the door for a while, then she went back to her room and came out with a guitar. She sat on the carpet with her back against the door, her gaze faintly sweeping over the rain outside the window. She lowered her eyes, her slender fingers plucked the guitar strings, and the prelude began to y slowly¡­ It was Jay Chou¡¯s ¡°Sunny Day¡±. A smile curved Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips, and her clean, sweet voice sang, ¡°The little yellow flowers of the story have been drifting since the year of my birth, the childhood swings swing with the memories until now¡­¡± Mixed with the sound of the rain outside, everything felt sofortable. ¡­ Behind the door. Mo Chen smoked one cigarette after another. The moment he heard the sound of the guitar, the rotten wounds on his heart began to tighten slowly. It was not until he heard Little Ghost¡¯s voice, tender, sweet, clean, with a hint of frailty. The chaotic mess of the bedroom, like a barrennd where no grass grows, seemed to regain vitality upon hearing her voice. The boiling irritability within Mo Chen gradually calmed. The haze of smoke blurred his cold, handsome features. Separated by a door, their thoughts flew chaotically. The sound of the rain outside the window was crisp and pleasant. After Qiao Ruoxin yed thest note, the whole world seemed to fall into silence. Only the sound of the rain continued. Through the door, he heard Qiao Ruoxin say, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, go to sleep, good night.¡± He responded indifferently, ¡°Hmm¡­¡± ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin leaned against the door, holding the guitar. Her gaze fell on her left wrist, where a fine scar was barely visible unless looked at closely. She closed her eyes, and the image of her in the bathroom, writing ¡®Mo Chen¡¯ on the wall with fresh blood, surfaced in her mind. Blood dripping, despairing and helpless¡­ Tears slowly fell from her cheeks, hitting the guitar strings. The next day, early morning. At seven o¡¯clock, Qiao Ruoxin got up, freshened up, and changed her clothes. She stood outside Mo Chen¡¯s bedroom door, waiting for him toe out. After a full half-hour, the bedroom door finally opened, revealing the man¡¯s tall figure, dressed to the nines. Qiao Ruoxin nced behind him; the bedroom was a mess, a pitiful sight to behold. It seemed that the man had another sleepless night, which is why he looked so full of menace now. Mo Chen frowned, closed the bedroom door, and said in a deep voice, ¡°Waiting for me?¡± She smiled slightly, ¡°Yeah, what do you want to eat? I¡¯ll make breakfast for you.¡± The man stared at her intently for a while before saying, ¡°Anything¡¯s fine.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at his handsome face, with a band-aid still on his forehead, and said, ¡°I¡¯ll help you take off the band-aidter. Keeping it on too long will suffocate the skin.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± ¡°Brother Mo Chen, stop taking those pills, okay?¡± She always felt those pills made Mo Chen increasingly irritable. Mo Chen¡¯s brow furrowed, his face grim, his tone harsh, ¡°Without the pills, I¡¯ll lose control.¡± ¡°You won¡¯t, trust me, okay?¡± ¡°¡­¡± It seemed he had developed a dependency on the medication; the more irritable he became, the more he wanted to take the pills, and the more pills he took, the more irritable he became, a vicious cycle. ¡°Don¡¯t regret it. I can¡¯t control myself at all. I might even hit a woman,¡± his voice was calm yet indifferent. Qiao Ruoxin suddenlyughed, ¡°I know you won¡¯t.¡± Chapter 36 - 36 36 Coaxing Him to Sleep ?Chapter 36: Chapter 36: Coaxing Him to Sleep Chapter 36: Chapter 36: Coaxing Him to Sleep Qiao Ruoxin prepared two simple American-style breakfasts. She picked up the ss, took a sip of the orange juice, and looked at the man opposite her, ¡°Come to my roomter, and I¡¯ll help you take off the adhesive bandage and disinfect the wound again.¡± Mo Chen raised his eyes to nce at her, ¡°Can¡¯t we do it here?¡± ¡°The medicine box is in my room.¡± After finishing her breakfast, Ruoxin wiped the corner of her mouth and stood up, ¡°Hurry over, I¡¯ll wait for you in the room.¡± Watching her leave, Mo Chen felt some resistance in his heart, he didn¡¯t want to enter a woman¡¯s room. But after a while, having finished breakfast, he still got up and walked upstairs. ¡­ In the guest room, Qiao Ruoxin lit an aromatherapy diffuser, one that eased fatigue and promoted sleep. The door was pushed open, and Mo Chen came in. She naturally opened the medicine box, took out a cotton swab dipped in medical alcohol, and approached him. Mo Chen instinctively lowered his head to avoid her not reaching. Qiao Ruoxin gently removed the adhesive bandage from the corner of his forehead, then disinfected the wound with the cotton swab. ¡°Done.¡± Mo Chen straightened up, ¡°I¡¯m leaving.¡± At the moment he turned to leave, Ruoxin suddenly grabbed his hand, and without warning, pushed him down on the bed. Mo Chen¡¯s tall body fell onto the soft, cushy big bed. Then, Qiao Ruoxiny down beside him, tightly holding his hand. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, I want to sleep, keep mepany¡­¡± Annoyance immediately surfaced on the man¡¯s coldly handsome face, ¡°I really want to kill you! Sleep by yourself!¡± He shook off the woman¡¯s hand, ready to get up and leave. Unexpectedly, Ruoxin grabbed his hand again. With a pitiful look, shey on the bed looking up at him, ¡°If you don¡¯t keep mepany, I¡¯ll start stripping your clothes, you know?¡± Mo Chen slightly raised an eyebrow, his dark eyes narrowing as he said in a deep voice, ¡°What did you say?¡± Ruoxin stared at him for a few seconds before suddenly getting up to start taking off his suit jacket. ¡°I said, I¡¯m going to strip your clothes! I¡¯m going to molest you!¡± His pupils suddenly contracted, and his agile body dodged Ruoxin¡¯s restless little hands as he said harshly, ¡°Do you want me to throw up on you?¡± Qiao Ruoxinughed lightly, ¡°Then just lie down quietly, if you don¡¯t move, I won¡¯t move.¡± Mo Chen stared at her expressionlessly, the two in a standoff, neither willing to admit defeat. This damn man wouldn¡¯t listen to her at all! After a few seconds of silence, Ruoxin suddenly lunged at him, attempting to strip off his jacket again. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Have you had enough?¡± The man grabbed her wrist with such force it nearly crushed her. Enduring the pain, her little face stubborn, she asserted, ¡°If you sleep with me, I¡¯ll stop causing trouble.¡± Mo Chen stared at her for a long while, then closed his eyes, forcefully suppressing the anger within him. Finally, hey down on the bed, waiting for Ruoxin to fall asleep before he would leave. Ruoxin alsoy beside him, tightly holding the man¡¯s hand, afraid he might break free the next second. Lying in the soft bed, the slight fragrance unique to Ruoxin kept invading Mo Chen¡¯s nostrils. He frowned, his handsome face tense, enduring. One second¡­ One minute¡­ Half an hour¡­ Hearing Ruoxin¡¯s even breathing, he sat up ready to leave. He tried to pull away her small hand, only to find it held on even tighter. Suddenly, Ruoxin¡¯s beautiful eyes opened, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, are you really looking forward to me taking off your clothes?¡± Chapter 37 - 37 37 He Finally Fell Asleep ?Chapter 37: Chapter 37: He Finally Fell Asleep Chapter 37: Chapter 37: He Finally Fell Asleep Mo Chen¡¯s eyes darkened as he met her serious gaze. ¡°Shall I get up now? Am I really going to take off your clothes this time?¡± her other little hand reached out towards the man. ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen remained silent for a few seconds, theny back down. Just as he was about to lose his temper, a delicate and soft little hand covered his eyes, so gentle¡­ ¡°Stay with me for a while, I¡¯m really tired,¡± her voice carried a hint ofziness. The man finally gave up struggling and responded faintly, ¡°Hmm.¡± With Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s small hand covering his eyes, he could see nothing and simply closed his eyes. The air was filled with her scent, veryfortable. Gradually, Mo Chen entered deep sleep and lost consciousness. Qiao Ruoxin removed her hand from his eyes and looked at his sleeping handsome features. Long-term insomnia had already taken a toll on his body, and without proper rest and recuperation, his psychological trauma would only worsen. She gazed at Mo Chen¡¯s face, the high bridge of his nose, the perfect jawline, sculpted as if by an artist, handsome and sexy. This damn man had better skin than many women. What great genes. Qiao Ruoxin stared at him for a while, preparing to cover him with the nket and leave, to let him get a good sleep. But as she was about to get up, she found her hand tightly grasped by Mo Chen. She felt a hint of helplessness andy back down. Looking at the man¡¯s handsome profile, she closed her eyes, thinking, well, to just stay with him for a while. ¡­ In the hospital, inside a high-end ward. When Jian Chen, the famous loser from the capital, woke up early in the morning, he found that the social media scandal had beenpletely cleared. ¡°Fuck!¡± Instantly, Jian Chen was furious and immediately sent a Weibo post. [Jian Chen V: Mo Chen, you shameless bastard! Don¡¯t think that just because the trending search has been cleared, the matter is settled! If you don¡¯t apologize to me, I will release the second half of the video where you hit someone! I¡¯ll see you in court! Get ready for mywyer¡¯s letter!] No sooner had this post been published than it topped the trending search half an hourter #JianChenLawyerLetterWarning# boom! Thements on Jian Chen¡¯s post instantly surpassed ten thousand. [Whoa, is this the continuation of ¡°Unforgettable Mansion Drama¡±? I¡¯m here for the gossip!] [What exactly is in the second half of the video??? Release it! Don¡¯t be a coward!] [I¡¯m starting to hesitate now, did Mo really do something wrong this time? Hitting someone in public is really a bit too much!] [The loser from the capital is so bold? Mo Chen withdrew the trending search overnight, could it be that he¡¯s really guilty and scared?] [I¡¯ve said it before, Mo Chen¡¯s low profile is all an act, if my dad were the richest man in Asia, I could go straight to heaven!] [There were so many people at the banquet, isn¡¯t there anyone who darese forward to reveal the truth?] [Looks like the loser from the capital is ready to make a big deal out of this, preparing to go to court? You must sue! I¡¯m waiting to watch the show!] [I¡¯ve long heard that the Mo Family¡¯swyer team is renowned for never losing a case! I¡¯m excited, let thewsuits begin!] [The wrongdoings of the loser from the capital are not few, I reckon Mo is serving justice on behalf of heaven.] [Right! Did you all forget about thest time the loser from the capital harassed a female secretary, which became a huge scandal?] [The Mo Family withdrew the trending search overnight so discreetly this time, could it be that Jian Chen has something on them? What exactly is in the second half of the video?] ¡­ Lying in the hospital bed with his face swollen and bruised, Jian Chen looked like a pig¡¯s head. Reading thements on Weibo, heughed arrogantly, ¡°Mo Chen, you little bastard! Let¡¯s see what you do this time! I will destroy the image you have in the public eye!¡± Chapter 38 - 38 38 Expecting me to apologize to him Dream on ?Chapter 38: Chapter 38: Expecting me to apologize to him? Dream on! Chapter 38: Chapter 38: Expecting me to apologize to him? Dream on! It wasn¡¯t until nightfall that the man on the bed finally opened his eyes. The second he opened his eyes, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s beautiful face entered his sight. ¡°Congrattions, Brother Mo Chen, you¡¯ve slept for ten hours and three minutes. Don¡¯t you feel well-rested?¡± Mo Chen was slightly startled, then abruptly sat up, his hand still tightly gripping Little Ghost¡¯s wrist. ¡°I¡¯ve slept for an entire day?¡± His voice was low and slightly hoarse. Qiao Ruoxin blinked, ¡°Yep.¡± He released her wrist, only then noticing that the delicate skin had reddened in a circle. Mo Chen picked up his phone and nced at it, countless missed calls, along with an international long-distance call from his father. The phone vibrated again. He pressed answer and held it to his ear, his expression instantly darkening, he barked angrily, ¡°Let him sue! Apologize on behalf of your old man? Dream on!¡± Mo Chen hung up the phone and stood up sharply. Well-rested, he appeared clear-headed and refreshed, as if he had absorbed the essence of the world around him. He turned back to look at Qiao Ruoxin on the bed, ¡°I have things to take care of, I¡¯m leaving first.¡± ¡°Go on, go on¡­¡± She smiled faintly, her objective having been achieved now that she had allowed Mo Chen to sleep for ten hours. In the moment Mo Chen turned around, he fiercely nced back at her with a warning, ¡°Keep your phone on for 24 hours!¡± She nodded obediently and meekly, ¡°Mhm, okay.¡± Then, she watched the tall figure of the man leave through the door. Only then did Qiao Ruoxin have the time to care about her wrist, wincing in pain. Asshole! Doesn¡¯t he know how to be gentle? He almost broke her wrist. She picked up her phone and nced at it, her eyes widening at the hot news push from Weibo. She immediately felt more alert, sat up, clicked open the Weibo hot search, and after reading, she was seething with rage. ¡°This loser really takes an inch and wants a mile!¡± Qiao Ruoxin dialed Bai Junyan¡¯s number, and it connected quickly, ¡°Xiaobai, I¡¯m giving you a chance to make a merit for the group, want it?¡± ¡°Oh? Let¡¯s hear it.¡± She couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°Just wait, you¡¯re about to make a name for yourself.¡± ¡­ Bai Junyan, who was at a dinner party, received a video message. After watching it, he sincerely eximed, ¡°Fuck¡­ that¡¯s explosive.¡± Thus, Bai Junyan posted on Weibo: [Hengzhong Film Company¡¯s Bai JunyanV: @Jian Chen. No need for any advance notice, I¡¯ve posted thetter half of the video for you, everyone please enjoy.] Thement section exploded in an instant. [Holy shit holy shit holy shit! Is this thetter half of the video? It¡¯s too explosive!] [You Beijing loser, do you deserve a beating! You¡¯re so foul-mouthed, who else should we hit if not you? Jealous of Mo Chen¡¯s ability to reincarnate?] [Mo Chen is so manly! Having the ability to reincarnate is his own skill, what¡¯s it to you, you unhappy or something?] [I always said that Beijing loser is rotten to the core, yet some people feel sorry for him, truly revolting!] [How dare you say that Mo Chen deserves to be dumped by a woman? Are you sick? What¡¯s his love life got to do with you, Beijing loser?] [Still mouthy after getting beaten up like that, I reasonably suspect that Mo Chen made a move because he probably uttered some foulnguage.] [Now that the video is out, I¡¯ll boldly spill some beans, I was a waiter at the banquet that day, it was indeed Jian Chen who first made contemptuous remarks, right in front of Mo Chen, calling his ex-girlfriend a slut, a fox spirit, yed by men until death and such¡­] [Damn! Good on Mo Chen for the beating! No one is more foul-mouthed than this!] [Truly worthy of being a Beijing loser, good for nothing but having the number one foul mouth, just like a gossip. What do Mo Chen¡¯s ex-girlfriends have to do with you at all?] ¡­ Chapter 39 - 39 39 Im not usually like that dont be afraid ?Chapter 39: Chapter 39: I¡¯m not usually like that, don¡¯t be afraid of me Chapter 39: Chapter 39: I¡¯m not usually like that, don¡¯t be afraid of me Hengzhong Group, President¡¯s Office. Mo Chen stared at theputer screen, his eyes slightly narrowed, his expression dark. He leaned back in his chair and picked up his phone to dial Bai Junyan¡¯s number. ¡°What can I do for you, Mr. Mo?¡± He pulled out a cigarette and ced it between his lips, lit it with a lighter, and spoke in a deep voice, ¡°Where did you get that video from?¡± Bai Junyan¡¯sughter came from the other end of the phone: ¡°Miss Qiao actually did a good deed without leaving her name? She gave it to me. You haven¡¯t been doting on her for nothing.¡± A trace of faint surprise shed through Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes, and he hung up the call. He looked at Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s photo on his phone¡¯s lock screen, where she was sticking out her tongue at him, looking naughty yet beautiful. His lips curved up, and finally, his icy handsome face warmed up a bit. However¡­ Did that Little Ghost witness him beating someonest night? Mo Chen frowned slightly in displeasure, wondering if she would be afraid. ¡­ Afternoon. Qiao Ruoxin was sent to the program team to start recording ¡°Idol 101¡± again. The mentors began the theme song assessment. All the trainees gathered together, waiting for the mentors¡¯ final announcement. Finally, Lu Xingyu, as the mentor spokesperson, appeared before them and officially announced the trainees who could participate in recording the theme song. ¡°Lastly, I announce that the center position for the theme song recording goes to Qiao Ruoxin. I hope the other trainees will continue to work hard.¡± Everyone looked at her with various gazes. There were ones of envy, jealousy, and even hatred. Lu Xingyu nced at Qiao Ruoxin with appreciation: ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, now that you¡¯re in the center position, make sure you perform well.¡± ¡°Thank you, Teacher Lu,¡± she said with a slight smile, confident and full of vitality. Lu Xingyu: ¡°Everyone can go change now, and then head to the stage to record the theme song.¡± Half an hourter. On the vast stage, the lights came up, and the beautiful stage design was like a fairy tale world with its aquatic blue color theme. Qiao Ruoxin stood in the center position at the front in her uniform, receiving all the adoration. The head director, Wen Wan, directed various departments to begin the first take of the theme song recording. Standing behind the monitor, Wen Wan watched Qiao Ruoxin in the center spot looking so lively and beautiful, and she felt a pang of envy. Lu Xingyu approached, speaking slowly: ¡°Director Wen, are you satisfied with this center candidate? Someone whobines topicality, poprity, talent, and looks.¡± Wen Wan was stunned for a moment, not expecting such high praise for Qiao Ruoxin from Lu Xingyu. ¡°Who has thestugh is still uncertain,¡± Wen Wan said with a smile. Lu Xingyu watched Qiao Ruoxin on the stage: ¡°I have a feeling, she might debut from the center position.¡± ¡­ After an afternoon of recording, the theme song was finallypleted. Qiao Ruoxin returned to her room, copsed onto the bed without strength, and felt like she could fall asleep in a second. Her cellphone rang. She reached out and fumbled for a while, finally getting hold of her phone and put it to her ear: ¡°Hello¡­¡± ¡°Come out, I¡¯m outside.¡± She instantly woke up! Her eyes snapped open, and she walked to the balcony to look down, sure enough, she saw a white Koenigsegg parked below. Such a shy sports car could only belong to Mo Chen. This was the only car of its kind in the country at the moment. Qiao Ruoxin turned and walked out of her room, quickly descended the stairs, and stepped outside the vi. She saw Mo Chen sitting on the front hood of the car, seemingly smoking again¡­ Seeing here out, the man stood up, his tall figure straightening, and he snuffed out the cigarette, throwing it into the trash bin. Qiao Ruoxin approached him, and before she could speak, Mo Chen asked in a deep voice, ¡°Did you shoot that video?¡± ¡°Yeah, what about it?¡± The next second, the man grasped her slender wrist, pulled her into his embrace, and hisrge hand held her head: ¡°I¡¯m not usually like that, don¡¯t be afraid of me.¡± Chapter 40 - 40 40 She and Mo Chen were surreptitiously ?Chapter 40: Chapter 40: She and Mo Chen were surreptitiously photographed Chapter 40: Chapter 40: She and Mo Chen were surreptitiously photographed Qiao Ruoxin was held in his arms, stunned for several seconds. Then she looked up at him with a somewhat amused expression, ¡°I know, I¡¯m not scared of you.¡± Mo Chen looked down and met those sparkling eyes at such a close distance¡­ He subconsciously pushed away the woman in his arms. Qiao Ruoxin took a step back, murmuring her displeasure softly, ¡°You¡¯re the one who wanted to hug me, and now you push me away¡­ jerk.¡± The man narrowed his eyes slightly, his voice filled with danger, ¡°What did you say?¡± She immediately shed a smile, ¡°Huh? I said you¡¯re so handsome, Brother Mo Chen, you¡¯re much more handsome than that top influencer, Lu Xingyu.¡± Mo Chen sneered, ¡°Don¡¯t give me that, I heard you cursing me.¡± Ugh¡­ Jerk, he¡¯s just not a gentleman at all! She put on an innocent look, stretching out her arms, ¡°Hug¡­¡± Mo Chen stared at her expressionlessly for three seconds, but then spoke arrogantly, ¡°Come over and hug if you want.¡± Unable to hold back, Qiao Ruoxin burst intoughter and stepped forward to wrap her arms around the man¡¯s waist. With her face against the man¡¯s chest and the white shirt, she asked, ¡°After a good sleep, do you feel much better?¡± ¡°Mm.¡± ¡°Then¡­ can I kiss you?¡± Suddenly, Qiao Ruoxin was pushed away again, and it made herugh out of irritation. Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was tight, and he red at her fiercely, ¡°Stay away from me!¡± ¡°Alright, alright, I¡¯ll stay away, then I¡¯m leaving.¡± She turned around, intending to go back, but the man behind her suddenly grabbed her wrist forcefully. Qiao Ruoxin turned to look at him, ¡°What? Is there something else?¡± Mo Chen seemed to be suppressing the beast within him, his voice raging, ¡°Don¡¯t you f***ing let me see your back again! Or I might really lose control and kill you!¡± After speaking, he released her wrist and turned to open the car door. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s back was a dark shadow in his heart! She watched as he drove away quickly, even the speed of the car carried his intense rage. However, unbeknownst to them, Kong Ling, hiding in a corner, had captured the whole scene on her phone. ¡­ When Kong Ling returned to her room and turned on the light, she was so startled that she screamed. ¡°So you do know how toe back.¡± Qiao Sisi sat on the bed, her eyes as venomous as a viper¡¯s. ¡°I¡­¡± Kong Ling retreated step by step. Qiao Sisi stood up and pped Kong Ling across the face, ¡°How dare you betray me!¡± Kong Ling trembled all over, tears spilling out, ¡°I didn¡¯t!¡± ¡°How would Qiao Ruoxin know it was me if you didn¡¯t tell her? How could she possibly know about it without you saying something?¡± Qiao Sisi screamed. Shaking, Kong Ling pulled out her phone, ¡°I really didn¡¯t tell her! Here, this¡­ I just filmed Qiao Ruoxin with a man¡­¡± Qiao Sisi¡¯s eyes lit up with greed as she snatched the phone. The moment she opened the video, Qiao Sisi went mad, ¡°Ah! That shameless wench! She still dares to cling to Mo Chen!¡± In the video, Mo Chen pushed Qiao Ruoxin away repeatedly, and it indeed looked like Qiao Ruoxin was the one persistently chasing him. Qiao Sisi, wishing she could kill Qiao Ruoxin on the spot, watched Mo Chen in the video with rapid breathing, ¡°Shameless to death! Mo Chen doesn¡¯t want you, yet you still throw yourself at him! Disgusting! Watch how I deal with you!¡± ¡°Kong Ling, this is thest time I¡¯ll trust you! If Qiao Ruoxin finds out about this in advance again, it will mean you¡¯re the one who¡¯s betrayed me!¡± After that, Qiao Sisi left, mming the door behind her with the phone in hand. Kong Ling hid behind the door, shivering with a pale face, close to breaking down mentally. Chapter 41 - 41 41 QiaoRuoxinEntanglesWithMoChen Tops the ?Chapter 41: Chapter 41: #QiaoRuoxinEntanglesWithMoChen# Tops the Trending Searches List Chapter 41: Chapter 41: #QiaoRuoxinEntanglesWithMoChen# Tops the Trending Searches List Qiao Ruoxin returned to the vi and was about to grab a bottle of water from the fridge to drink. But she inadvertently saw Kong Ling sitting in the dining room, applying a bottle of chilled mineral water to her face. She couldn¡¯t help but walk over, ¡°What happened to your face?¡± Kong Ling looked up in horror, ¡°No¡­ nothing, I just bumped it identally.¡± It was clear that she¡¯d been pped, and whoever did it had not held back; half of her face was swollen and red. No need to even think about it, it was definitely that idiot Qiao Sisi who had done it. ¡°Oh¡­ well, take your time with it then.¡± Qiao Ruoxin twisted open the bottle cap, took a sip of water, and headed upstairs. Just as she reached her room¡¯s door, she saw her annoying stepsister, Qiao Sisi, approaching, looking smug. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! I¡¯m giving you one day to exin to Lu Xingyu that those messages were not sent by me! Otherwise, I¡¯ll give you a surprise tomorrow!¡± Qiao Sisi stood there arrogantly, rolling her eyes disdainfully at her. Qiao Ruoxin just quietly watched her, ¡°Stop rolling your eyes, you¡¯re scaring me like you¡¯re some zombie from a hillbilly movie, and you¡¯ve already got enough whites in your eyes.¡± ¡°You!¡± Fuming, Qiao Sisi raised her right hand, wanting to strike. Qiao Ruoxin entered her room and closed the door, not bothering with her low-IQ stepsister. Qiao Sisi stared at the closed door, so angry she could think of killing someone. ¡°You little slut! Wait for tomorrow¡¯s surprise! Let the whole country see how shameless you are!¡± ¡­ The next day, at seven in the morning. #Qiao RuoxinEntangledWithMoChen# topped the trending search, boom! The topic¡¯s heat exceeded two hundred million, an anonymous ount posted a video, which garnered a hundred thousandments. [What did I say! What did I say! Qiao Ruoxin really wants to get back together!] [It seems like Mo Chen is quite reluctant in the video, he pushed Qiao Ruoxin away twice, doesn¡¯t he love her anymore?] [Qiao Ruoxin is so beautiful, even in this blurry video, you can tell how gorgeous she is.] [Jumping onto the trending searches with ¡®Idol 101¡ä every other day, as if afraid no one knows she¡¯s Mo Chen¡¯s ex-girlfriend? Now she¡¯s hassling the man himself! Too much!] [Although Mo Chen pushed her away twice in the video, he also reached out and pulled her in! It totally looks like they¡¯re flirting!] [Seriously, it¡¯s like looking for danger amidst luxury, I¡¯m cringing so hard watching this video, I could never go hug a guy after being pushed away.] [This is the son of Asia¡¯s richest man we¡¯re talking about, of course, she¡¯s clinging on! She might be thedy of a wealthy family!] [Honestly, Mo Chen and Qiao Ruoxin do look like a good match, appearance, height, temperament.] [It¡¯s not easy pleasing the Crown Prince, Qiao Ruoxin is already so beautiful, yet she has to beg humbly for a reconciliation, and Mo Chen still pushes her away!] [Mo Chen has been trending a lot recently because of his ex-girlfriend, her public image is a bit unttering, appearing on a trashy show and still trying to ride Mo Chen¡¯s coattails.] ¡­ Inside the bedroom at Mansion No.1 by the river. Another sleepless night. Mo Chen leaned on the bed, his expression gloomy. His phone vibrated. He picked up his phone and opened the brothers¡¯ group chat. Ji Haochuan: [@MoChen!!! What¡¯s the deal with that video on trending searches? You okay with your sis Qiao being ripped apart by the whole inte?] Bai Junyan: [What¡¯s all this crap?] Gu Mocheng: [???] Lu Siheng: [¡­] He furrowed his brows, exited the group chat window, and opened the trending searches on Weibo. Upon seeing that video, he instantly flew into a rage. Mo Chen dialed a number, his voice cold as frost, ¡°Get that trending search cleared up now!¡± After hanging up, he made another call, his tone hostile, ¡°Find the person who shot the video!¡± Chapter 42 - 42 42 My dear step-sister youre forcing my hand ?Chapter 42: Chapter 42: My dear step-sister, you¡¯re forcing my hand Chapter 42: Chapter 42: My dear step-sister, you¡¯re forcing my hand Meanwhile. Qiao Ruoxin was having breakfast in the restaurant. After opening her phone and seeing the trending search, she waspletely stunned. When she clicked on it and saw the video, coupled with Qiao Sisi¡¯s mention of a ¡°surprise¡±st night, no wonder she had been so smug; she had secretly filmed her and Mo Chen. Looking up at Qiao Sisi across from her, Qiao Sisi was smiling triumphantly. She smiled briefly, set her phone aside, and continued with her breakfast. It seemed that unless shepletely dealt with this annoying stepsister, attending ¡°Idol 101¡± peacefully would be impossible. ¡­ Qiao Sisi patted Kong Ling on the shoulder, ¡°It looks like you haven¡¯t betrayed me this time, good girl¡­¡± Kong Ling bowed her head guiltily, not daring to look at Qiao Ruoxin, frightened that she would realize it was her who secretly recorded the video. ¡°Can you let me go this time? I just want topete properly¡­¡± Kong Ling¡¯s voice was tinted with cowardice. Suddenly, Qiao Ruoxin stood up and began walking towards them. Qiao Sisi raised her chin, her face brimming with arrogant amusement. Kong Ling looked terrified, her head low as her hands nervously clenched her skirt. Qiao Ruoxin arrived in front of them, looking down at Qiao Sisi, and smiled faintly, ¡°You look quite pitiable. I¡¯ll let you trend just this once, otherwise, after the show has aired, no one would even know who you are.¡± Having said that, she elegantly turned and walked away. Qiao Sisi snorted coldly, ¡°With your own mess to worry about, you still have time to scare me? Bitch! Do you even have the money to buy a trending spot?¡± When Qiao Ruoxin left the restaurant, the other trainees looked at her with mocking eyes. Everyone was eager to see her make a fool of herself because she was simply too dazzling; her presence stole everyone¡¯s attention. ¡°Look! Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s trending topic has been removed!¡± someone eximed. Qiao Sisi¡¯s face immediately soured as she picked up her phone, checked the trending searches, and indeed it was clean. What happened? Could it be Mo Chen who had it removed? With that thought, Qiao Sisi¡¯s mood brightened considerably. Surely, Mo Chen wouldn¡¯t want to be stuck with this sticky candy. After all, the video clearly showed Mo Chen pushing Qiao Ruoxin away twice. ¡­ After returning to her room, Qiao Ruoxin received a call from an unfamiliar number. She frowned, hesitated for three seconds, then answered, ¡°Who is this?¡± ¡°Ruoxin! It¡¯s me! Mom¡­¡± Upon hearing the word ¡°Mom¡±, she hung up without mercy and blocked the number. Qiao Ruoxin opened a video on her phone, couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud: ¡°My dear stepsister, you¡¯ve brought this upon yourself.¡± Then, she anonymously uploaded a video to Weibo from a different ount. The caption read: [¡°Idol 101¡± contestant Qiao Sisi sends harassing texts to Lu Xingyu, confronted on the spot!] Anything involving the top influencer Lu Xingyu would trend in minutes! Instantly, Lu Xingyu¡¯s fans swarmed the post with furious insults, theirnguage vile and distressing. [Three seconds! I need to know who this shameless Qiao Sisi is!] [My heart aches for my brother! He joins a lousy show and still gets harassed by a contestant! ¡°Idol 101¡±, your mother is dead! Why don¡¯t you protect my brother!] [Who is this ugly woman with strabismus! I watched the show and don¡¯t even remember who she is! Thinking she can sleep her way to the top with that look? Does she even qualify! My brother has been insulted!] [The video only showed the woman¡¯s backside, and my brother looked so disgusted. He must have been forced into a corner!] [The show producers have no conscience! Riding on my brother¡¯s poprity, expecting him to bring in viewers, yet they let a shameless contestant harass my brother!] [I¡¯m really crying! My brother actually had to personally reject a contestant¡¯s harassment. He¡¯s the real victim, yet he¡¯s still so gentlemanly and graceful!] Within half an hour, #Lu Xingyu Harassed by Contestant¡¯s Texts# shot to the top of the trending list, explode! Meanwhile, the trending topic about Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen had long been forgotten by the world. Chapter 43 - 43 43 Master Mo personally applies the ointment ?Chapter 43: Chapter 43: Master Mo personally applies the ointment to her Chapter 43: Chapter 43: Master Mo personally applies the ointment to her Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fingertips gently slid across the phone screen, her lips curving slightly as she looked at those wild fanments. Just at that moment! A harsh knocking sound came from the door! She stood up to open it, and Qiao Sisi, with a fierce expression, stood outside and pped her across the face. With a ¡®smack,¡¯ many people in the hallway were startled by the scene. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, you did this on purpose, didn¡¯t you? I¡¯m going to kill you!¡± At that moment, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s delicate expression was so pitiful it tugged at the heartstrings, ¡°What are you talking about? I can¡¯t understand a word¡­¡± The next second, tears slowly slid down her exquisitely small face, eliciting sympathy. ¡°You¡¯re the one who posted that video! Stop pretending! I know it was you! You whore!¡± Qiao Sisi¡¯s face was full of hatred, her right hand raised again, readying another p. Unexpectedly, Wen Wan, who had arrived upon hearing themotion, caught her in the act, angrily shouting, ¡°Qiao Sisi! You have gone too far! Sending harassing messages to the tutor, and now hitting trainees here? Do you really think you¡¯re something special just because your family has some money?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not like that, Wen! I didn¡¯t send those harassing messages to Mr. Lu, it was her! It was Qiao Ruoxin trying to frame me!¡± Qiao Sisi panicked, unsure of how to exin herself. Wen Wan directly instructed the staff, ¡°Take her away and let her cool down! Then we¡¯ll have a meeting to discuss whether to allow her to withdraw from thepetition.¡± ¡°It wasn¡¯t me! I didn¡¯t send those harassing messages to Mr. Lu!!!¡± Qiao Sisi screamed and struggled, but she was still forcibly taken away by the staff. Wen Wan nced at Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face and said, ¡°Go and apply a coldpresster.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes at that moment were filled with grievance and innocence, and she nodded, her long, thickshes still wet with tears. After everyone had dispersed, Qiao Ruoxin immediately returned to normal, wiping away those stunning tears, acting as if nothing had happened. She couldn¡¯t help but whisper in amazement, ¡°ying games with me with that level of intelligence?¡± As she was about to close the door, she saw Kong Ling hiding aside. Kong Ling thought she must be seeing things. The Qiao Ruoxin who had just been crying so pitifully had instantly changed her demeanor, now proudly beautiful and confident, just like the onlinements described her: Mortal Princess. Qiao Ruoxin looked at Kong Ling¡¯s incredulous face and gave a slight smile, ¡°I graduated from the Film Academy, crying scenes are my forte.¡± Then, Kong Ling watched her close the room door. She was truly impressive, those beautiful eyes still clouded with mist, her control impable. ¡­ Evening. The recording of the show had been suspended for the afternoon because of the incident with Qiao Sisi. Qiao Ruoxin simply went to sleep to make up for lost sleep. A knock on the door woke her, and she frowned slightly, calling out displeased, ¡°Who is it¡­¡± She got up to open the door, and in that instant, her eyes widened in slight surprise, ¡°Mo Chen Brother!¡± This damn man, how could he barge into the women¡¯s dormitory again in the middle of the night? The man¡¯s slender fingers lifted her chin, his expression grave as he looked at her right cheek, his voice deep, ¡°It¡¯s swollen.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was taken aback for a moment, thenughed gently, ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I¡¯ve already applied a coldpress.¡± Mo Chen stepped into her room and handed her the medicine bag. She epted the medicine bag, which contained various ointments. ¡°It¡¯s not that serious, I¡¯ll be fine after a night¡¯s rest.¡± Mo Chen was wearing a white shirt that evening, spotless, with ck trousers, the sleeves casually rolled up, adorned with a rose gold wristwatch. His expression darkened, he stared intently at Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face, ¡°Come here.¡± She obediently walked towards him, gazing directly at the face that every woman dreamed of being with. Mo Chen casually picked an ointment from the medicine bag and applied it to her face, those profound, ocean-like eyes so serious, so deep¡­ Qiao Ruoxin slightly lifted her chin, quietly watching his face, the wound on her forehead already scabbed over. Chapter 44 - 44 44 What Are You Doing with Your Eyes Closed ?Chapter 44: Chapter 44: What Are You Doing with Your Eyes Closed? Chapter 44: Chapter 44: What Are You Doing with Your Eyes Closed? Her pair of sparkling eyes were staring at Mo Chen, her gaze pure and alluring. Such a stare was irresistible to any man. Mo Chen slightly furrowed his brows, nced at her, and said in a deep voice, ¡°Close your eyes.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes flinched slightly, ¡°Close my eyes for what?¡± ¡°So much nonsense! When I say close them, you close them!¡± The man¡¯s tone was somewhat crude. She had no choice but to obediently close her eyes, her thickshes casting a faint shadow on her lower eyelids, lips rosy red. Shit¡­ As he watched her with her eyes closed, Mo Chen seemed to lose more control, the undercurrent in his eyes swirling, his Adam¡¯s apple bobbing. The man¡¯s slender fingers massaged Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s tender cheeks for a moment, then withdrew. ¡°Done.¡± Qiao Ruoxin slowly opened her eyes and saw him wiping his hands with a wet tissue. ¡°I¡¯ve already made her withdraw from thepetition.¡± She nodded, ¡°Yeah, Mo Chen brother, I got pped, does it make you feel very distressed?¡± Mo Chen nced at her indifferently, his voice low and cool, ¡°You deserved it!¡± She was so irritated sheughed, this damn man was really the worst! She pouted slightly, ¡°So you came to see how swollen my face was?¡± Mo Chen couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud, looking at her delicate face, ¡°What do you think?¡± ¡°I think you dislike me so much, you must havee to see how miserable your ex-girlfriend was being bullied. Now everything¡¯s fine, the whole inte saw that video of you pushing me away with disgust.¡± The man¡¯s eyes darkened, and he narrowed them slightly, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, you are just an ungrateful little bastard!¡± With that, he turned and left. But Qiao Ruoxin embraced his tall figure from behind, her slender arms wrapped around his waist. ¡°Mo Chen, actually my face really hurts.¡± The man stopped in his tracks, stiffening for a second the moment the little ghost hugged him. He looked down at the fair, delicate hands around his waist and spoke in a deep voice, ¡°The ointments I got for you, apply them every hour, massage for three minutes each time.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s forehead rested against the broad expanse of his back, and she smiled softly, ¡°Don¡¯t push me away again. After watching the video, I realized how pitiful I am¡­¡± Mo Chen let out a disdainful snort, ¡°You pitiful my ass!¡± It was nothingpared to the pain he had felt two years ago! ¡°If you¡¯re mean to me again, this time I¡¯m really going to strip your clothes off!¡± The man frowned, removed the hands from his waist, turned to face her and said angrily, ¡°If you dare to really strip off my clothes, I¡¯ll take you right here and now! No persuading will work!¡± Qiao Ruoxin: ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ Late that night. Lu Xingyu¡¯s studio issued a statement: [We do not wish to pursue the matter of the harassing messages any further and just want to work as usual.] The official Weibo of ¡°Idol 101¡± released a statement: [Qiao Sisi has been ordered to withdraw from thepetition and has apologized to Mr. Lu Xingyu. A profound self-examination has been conducted to prevent such incidents from happening again.] Sitting in the car on her way home, Qiao Sisi felt like she was going insane, utterly humiliated! The whole inte was spitting on her, cursing her, subjecting her to the agony of cyberbullying. Qiao Sisi¡¯s Weiboments were bombarded by fans, with over a million scathing remarks, all urging her to get out of the entertainment industry. ¡°Ahh! Qiao Ruoxin, you bitch! You wait for me! I will make you regret this!¡± Qiao Sisi gritted her teeth, her hands gripping tight, her nails digging into her palms. She was determined to make Qiao Ruoxin kneel and beg for mercy!!! Chapter 45 - 45 45 Irritable Ink Masters Online ?Chapter 45: Chapter 45: Irritable Ink Master¡¯s Online Embarrassment Chapter 45: Chapter 45: Irritable Ink Master¡¯s Online Embarrassment 9 o¡¯clock in the evening. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door! Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened as she looked at Mo Chen behind her, Oh no! Someone is here! She lowered her voice, ¡°Quick quick quick! Hide behind the door!¡± After pushing the man¡¯s tall figure behind the door, Mo Chen lightly furrowed his brow, a displeasure covering his handsome face. The moment Qiao Ruoxin opened the door, she was shocked, it was Song Yingying from the next room, only¡­ she was dressed too casually! A spaghetti strap tank top and a pair of white shorts. ¡°Why are you dressed like that?¡± Song Yingying didn¡¯t care, ¡°What¡¯s there to be afraid of, we¡¯re all women here and there are no men around. Oh right, I ran out of shower gel, could I borrow yours?¡± As she spoke, Song Yingying moved to enter her room. Qiao Ruoxin instinctively blocked her, ¡°Wait here¡­ I¡¯ll get it for you.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not a man, why can¡¯t Ie in?¡± Song Yingying, who was carefree, suddenly pushed the door open, and a man¡¯s muffled grunt came from behind the door, not knowing where he was hit¡­ ¡°Ah! What was that sound!¡± Song Yingying had a face as if she saw a ghost. Qiao Ruoxin immediately coughed forcefully twice, ¡°Cough cough¡­ it¡¯s me, my throat feels ufortable, cough cough¡­¡± Then, she sneakily nced at the man behind the door, his handsome face was tense, it seemed like he was enduring something, and there was aplex pain in his dark eyes. She quickly pulled Song Yingying towards the bathroom, ¡°The shower gel is over there, you can take it yourself.¡± Qiao Ruoxin guarded the door, determined not to let Song Yingying look into every corner of the room. After Song Yingying got the shower gel and walked out, she saw a medicine bag on the side and asked curiously, ¡°Weren¡¯t we not supposed to go out? How did you get the medicine?¡± At that moment, Song Yingying had her back to the man behind the door, almostpletely in his view. Qiao Ruoxin red at the man behind the door, and Mo Chen coldly shifted his gaze away. ¡°Is there something behind me? What are you looking at?¡± Song Yingying instinctively wanted to turn around and look. At this moment, the atmosphere in the room was extremely tense. She quickly straightened Song Yingying¡¯s face with her hands, her voice a bit stiff, ¡°Yingying, I¡¯m really tired, I want to sleep. I still have to record a show tomorrow.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true, I need to sleep after I shower too. By the way, is your face okay? I didn¡¯t expect Qiao Sisi to be that awful.¡± Song Yingying checked her face and frowned with regret. Qiao Ruoxin gave a shallow smile, ¡°It¡¯s fine, hurry and take your shower and sleep, beauty sleep is very important!¡± Then, she escorted Song Yingying all the way to the door and closed it. Only then did she breathe a sigh of relief, looking at the man standing behind the door, who remained motionless and had aplicated look in his eyes. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you? Are you okay?¡± Qiao Ruoxin reached out to touch the man¡¯s hand, but he spoke with a low and raspy voice, his tone fierce: ¡°Don¡¯t touch me! I was hit, I need a moment.¡± ??? She was baffled. Could Mr. Mo be that fragile? Hit once and he needs a moment to recover? But looking into Mo Chen¡¯s indescribable eyes, Qiao Ruoxin seemed to understand all at once. Her eyes widened in surprise, then her gaze quickly moved from his handsome face down to his abdomen, and then lower¡­ If he was hit there, it must really hurt. That is a man¡¯s most vulnerable spot. Suddenly, Mo Chen growled lowly, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Do you want me to gouge out your eyeballs? Close your eyes!¡± Startled by his shout, she trembled, lifting her head reflexively. ¡°Alright alright alright, I won¡¯t look! But what about you? Do you need me to rub it for you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The depression was spread across the man¡¯s handsome features as he gritted his teeth and said, ¡°I damn well want to kill you! Shut up!¡± Chapter 46 - 46 46 You Wait for Me ?Chapter 46: Chapter 46: You Wait for Me! Chapter 46: Chapter 46: You Wait for Me! Seeing that he was still able to get angry, it seemed that it couldn¡¯t be too serious. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh softly, ¡°Who asked you to be so big, to even get hit there¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man¡¯s face darkened a shade, his gaze firmly on her as he spoke deliberately, ¡°Are you disgusted by my size?¡± Her will to live was incredibly strong as she vigorously shook her head: ¡°No, no, no!¡± But seeing Mo Chen, he looked genuinely ufortable, at that moment his handsome face was tense, sexy, abstinent, and also tinged with a bit of difort¡­ ¡°Mo Chen, why don¡¯t you go lie down on the bed? Does it really hurt that much?¡± The man nced at her with icy eyes and said irritably, ¡°No shit! You try!¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but mumble softly, ¡°I don¡¯t have that thing¡­¡± She looked up right into the man¡¯s dark, aggressive eyes and prudently shut her mouth. Her sparking eyes shifted, a sh of brightness: ¡°I¡¯ve got it! I¡¯ll look up what to do on the inte!¡± Qiao Ruoxin turned to grab her phone from the bed. At that moment, Mo Chen¡¯s face looked even worse, his voiceden with unbearable irritation, ¡°Don¡¯t look it up!¡± ¡°Are you trying to die! The inte says if it¡¯s severe, it can kill someone!¡± Her search really had frightened her, it seemed so serious. He closed his eyes, leaning against the wall, and when he opened them, his long legs finally took steps, walking towards her and snatching the phone from her hands. ¡°Don¡¯t you have any shame, is this something for a woman to look up?¡± Qiao Ruoxin stared at him for three seconds, then burst outughing joyfully, ¡°You¡¯re better? It¡¯s okay now?¡± Mo Chen replied indifferently, ¡°Hmm.¡± She unconsciously nced down below the man¡¯s abdominals again. Finally, Mo Chen was enraged; his long fingers pinched her delicate chin, forcing her to look directly at him. ¡°Don¡¯t keep staring there!¡± He really wanted to kill Little Ghost. Her face was the picture of innocence, naively saying, ¡°Oh¡­¡± ¡°That goes for any man!¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh out, ¡°Do you think I¡¯m sick, why would I stare at other people¡¯s¡­ there?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s brows furrowed tightly, he stared at her for a while, then released her chin. ¡°I¡¯m leaving.¡± He turned and opened the door to leave, except that the tall, cold silhouette had a slight stiffness to it. Probably notpletely over it yet. After the door closed, Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t hold back and burst intoughter,ughing uncontrobly. She walked out to the balcony, looking down from above. Even from his back, you could tell Mo Chen was enduring the difort. ¡­ The next day, early morning. As soon as Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes, the memory ofst night¡¯s embarrassing episode with Mo Chen automatically came to mind. She inevitablyughed, it was too funny. She picked up her phone and made a call. After three rings, the phone connected, and Mo Chen¡¯s deep,nguid voice came through, ¡°What is it?¡± The corners of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mouth couldn¡¯t help but curl up; her voice was soft and coy, ¡°Mo Chen, are you feeling better? Does it still hurt?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The phone was filled with endless silence. It seemed she could almost imagine how much Mo Chen wanted to kill her right now. ¡°Mo Chen?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t mentionst night¡¯s incident to anyone.¡± His voice was as cold as ice. ¡°Okay, but does it still hurt?¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine now.¡± She chuckled, ¡°Mo Chen, take good care of your thing, okay? You still need to use it in the future.¡± Finally, an exasperated voice came from the phone, ¡°I damn well want to kill you! Just you wait!¡± Beep¡­ beep¡­ Looking at the call that had been hung up, she couldn¡¯t help butugh. The bastard, losing his temper first thing in the morning. Chapter 47 - 47 47 The Mistress and Her Daughters Come ?Chapter 47: Chapter 47: The Mistress and Her Daughters Come Knocking Chapter 47: Chapter 47: The Mistress and Her Daughters Come Knocking In the makeup room. Qiao Ruoxin was applying makeup, scrolling through Weibo on her phone. At that moment, Song Yingying sat down next to her, her face serious, ¡°Ruoxin, I¡¯ve been thinking it over carefully, and I think I really did hear a man¡¯s voice in your roomst night?¡± She was drinking a bottle of water and almost choked. ¡°Hallucinations, definitely hallucinations,¡± Qiao Ruoxinughed awkwardly, looking down guiltily. Song Yingying¡¯s eyes were full of conflict, ¡°No, it wasn¡¯t, I really heard it, it wasn¡¯t a hallucination.¡± Qiao Ruoxin quickly changed the subject, ¡°Yingying, hurry up and put on your makeup, the recording is about to start, don¡¯t get distracted!¡± ¡°Oh, got it,¡± Song Yingying sat up straight, obediently letting the makeup artist work on her. ¡­ After a whole day of recording, the bodyguards took her back to Jiang Mansion Number One. But just as she walked out of the studio, she saw an annoying mother-daughter pair, Qiao Sisi and her mother Bai Xue. Qiao Ruoxin told the two bodyguards, ¡°Go wait over there for me.¡± The bodyguards nodded and left, but still stayed within her line of sight. Qiao Sisi looked at her with hatred, as if she wanted to tear her to pieces. ¡°Do you and your daughter still want to make a spectacle of yourselves?¡± She didn¡¯t bother with the mother and daughter. Bai Xue sneered, looking down her nose at her, ¡°I¡¯m giving you three days to clear up the matter of the harassing texts to my daughter! Otherwise, I¡¯ll reveal your identity!¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°Neighbor Auntie Mistress, where do you get the confidence to threaten me? Reveal my identity? Do you want everyone to know you¡¯re the mistress who climbed her way up? You even take pride in being a mistress?¡± ¡°What did you call me? You uneducated little bitch! Who¡¯s the mistress! Your father and I are truly in love!¡± Bai Xue red furiously, as though she wanted to devour her. ¡°Mom, don¡¯t waste words on her! I¡¯ve told you long ago, she¡¯s just a bitch!¡± Qiao Sisi snorted coldly. Qiao Ruoxin looked at the old woman¡¯s heavily made-up face and spoke calmly, ¡°Qiao Sisi, ask yourself, did you send those harassing texts yourself?¡± ¡°I sent them using your phone! It was you who framed me by changing the phone number to mine!¡± She lifted her chin slightly, her eyes filled with disgust as she swept a nce at the mother and daughter, ¡°So only you can frame me, and I can¡¯t fight back? Whose fault is it that you¡¯re low on intelligence? Just like an imbecile.¡± Qiao Sisi screamed, ¡°Ah! Bitch! Mom! Look at her!¡± Herughter grew even more unrestrained, pleasant to the ear and bright as a flower, ¡°How old are you, Qiao Sisi? Why do you act like a grade-schooler, tattling to a parent?¡± Bai Xue fought the urge to p her and shouted angrily, ¡°Cut the crap! Hurry up and clear up the situation with the harassing texts for Sisi! Or else¡­¡± Before she could finish, Qiao Ruoxin smiled slightly, ¡°Or else you and your daughter should just drop dead? Well, I would attend the funeral.¡± She looked at the mother and daughter as if they were trash, then turned and walked towards the bodyguards. That look finally enraged Bai Xue, Bai Xue¡¯s fury zed, and she stepped forward to grab Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s wrist, ¡°You little bitch! You¡¯re just like your mother, rotten to the core! You all left the country, whye back at all!¡± The next second, Qiao Ruoxin turned and smiled lightly, ¡°Auntie Mistress, I¡¯m very good at crying scenes, if you and your daughter want to experience cyber violence together, I can grant you that wish.¡± No sooner had her words fallen than her tears flowed out like broken pearls. Shock took over Bai Xue¡¯s eyes as she watched the tears fall one after another. The two bodyguards immediately strode over and shielded Qiao Ruoxin behind them, her appearance with tears streaming down like a pear blossom bathed in rain, eliciting pity. ¡°Please mind yourself,dy, or we won¡¯t be polite anymore.¡± Bai Xue and Qiao Sisi were frightened by the fierce gaze of the two bodyguards and took a few steps back. The two bodyguards escorted Qiao Ruoxin towards the parking area. A shallow smile emerged on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips, although her beautiful eyes were still brimming with grieved tears. Chapter 48 - 48 48 The Overprotective Mr. Mo ?Chapter 48: Chapter 48: The Overprotective Mr. Mo Chapter 48: Chapter 48: The Overprotective Mr. Mo Jiang Mansion Number One. Qiao Ruoxin had just walked into the living room when she was startled by the scene before her. Mo Chen¡¯s band of brothers had all actually gathered. What were they nning to do? ¡°Little sister Qiao, why did you just get back? Hurry, hurry, hurry, ¡®Idol 101¡¯ is about to start!¡± Ji Haochuan waved at her excitedly. She looked towards Mo Chen, who sat on a single sofa with his right arm resting on the armrest, his slender fingers supporting his forehead, his handsome features cold. ¡°So you¡¯re all going to watch ¡®Idol 101¡¯ here, right in front of me?¡± Oh my heavens! This is practically a public execution! Bai Junyan leaned on the sofa, turning his head to look at her: ¡°Come quick, let¡¯s see how you did in the second episode. Big brothers here will start voting for you next round.¡± She gave an embarrassed smile, walked over, and sat down on the sofa. This feeling¡­ it was like you¡¯re taking a bath and suddenly a bunch of people barge in for a tour. Mo Chen looked up indifferently and nced at them: ¡°Each of you has to vote at least a million.¡± The brothers: ¡°???¡± Bai Junyan: ¡°I¡¯m the producer¡¯s boss, I can¡¯t vote, it¡¯s up to you guys.¡± Lu Siheng: ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll vote a million.¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°Then I¡¯ll also vote a million, but Gu, shouldn¡¯t you double your votes? After all, Ruoxin is also your ideal type.¡± Gu Mocheng: ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin: ¡°???¡± Why did she feel like Gu Mocheng looked at her the least favorably? Suddenly, the air was filled with a strange and dangerous aura. Mo Chen narrowed his eyes slightly and turned to look at Gu Mocheng, repeating the three words: ¡°Ideal type?¡± Gu Mocheng lookedpletelyposed, lifted his coffee to sip: ¡°What¡¯s so surprising about that? She¡¯s the ideal type for most young masters in the rich second-generation circle.¡± Gu Mocheng then nced at Qiao Ruoxin: ¡°But I just like her face. That personality¡­ forget it, I¡¯m afraid I might end upmitting domestic violence against her.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was speechless¡­ Truly living up to being the man most simr to Mo Chen, one brutally straightforward, the other cold and ruthless. Mo Chen, sitting on the single sofa, spoke in a deep voice: ¡°What¡¯s wrong with her personality? If you can¡¯t handle it, don¡¯t me the road for being uneven.¡± That indifferent tone also carried a hint of protectiveness. The brothers: ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but smile. This damn man was too cute for words. Bai Junyan, watching the television screen, shouted: ¡°It¡¯s starting, it¡¯s starting! I want to see why this stinky little sister is so popr.¡± Consequently, everyone¡¯s gaze focused on the TV, including Mo Chen¡¯s. Qiao Ruoxin just wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into; the 100-inch big screen was like watching a movie. The content of the second episode of ¡®Idol 101¡¯ was the theme song evaluation. She really couldn¡¯t bear to watch herself on the screen and turned her gaze to Mo Chen. He wore a dark green robe, which suited his brooding temperament. He probably had another sleepless night. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, how many votes are you going to give me?¡± she asked with a sweet smile. The man looked at her expressionlessly, his attitude cold and infuriating: ¡°Have you seen a guy vote for his ex-girlfriend after being dumped for two years?¡± The smile on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips gradually faded¡­ This damn man! She really wanted to bite him to death! She suppressed her anger and smiled faintly: ¡°Then you¡¯re having them vote?¡± Mo Chenughed out loud, scoffing: ¡°Afraid you¡¯ll lose too badly and then drag me into trending on social media.¡± Don¡¯t get angry, don¡¯t get angry. This damn man was doing this on purpose. ¡°Do you have to be so petty? It was just a bumpst night, I didn¡¯t do it on purpose¡­¡± As soon as she said this, Mo Chen¡¯s dark pupils quickly filled with irritation, and he said sharply: ¡°Qiao Ruoxin!¡± The brothers: ¡°???¡± ¡°Where did it bump? Where, where!¡± Bai Junyan was the first to catch the scent of gossip. Chapter 49 - 49 49 What does that satisfied expression mean ?Chapter 49: Chapter 49: What does that satisfied expression mean? Chapter 49: Chapter 49: What does that satisfied expression mean? Gu Mocheng: ¡°I think I¡¯ve already guessed.¡± Ji Haochuan burst outughing: ¡°It couldn¡¯t be¡­ there, could it? Hahahahaha¡­ I feel so sorry for you!¡± The always gentle andposed Lu Siheng couldn¡¯t hold back either andughed. Bai Junyanughed even more unrestrained and loudly: ¡°Why is the drama between you two always so bizarre? How did you even hit that spot?¡± All four guys burst intoughter, each more boisterous than thest. At this moment, Mo Chen¡¯s face turned extremely ugly, his fists clenched so tight that his knuckles cracked. ¡°Damn it! Piss off!¡± The othersughed even harder, seemingly unable to stop! Mo Chen looked at Qiao Ruoxin with murderous intent in his eyes, while Qiao Ruoxin mischievously made a face at him and stuck out her tongue. He really wanted to kill this Little Ghost! Suddenly, Qiao Ruoxin looked at him earnestly and said, ¡°Mo Chen brother, let¡¯s get back together!¡± Their unrestrainedughter stopped abruptly! All four were focused intently on the scene! !!! Were they about to witness history? Getting back together!!! Sitting on the single sofa, a trace of astonishment quickly flitted through Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes. This scene, this timing, was so inappropriate. And there were those four ring light bulbs, unblinkingly staring at him and her. Mo Chen became furious in an instant, his temper ring: ¡°You call it quits and it¡¯s off! You say let¡¯s get back together and it¡¯s on? Who do you think you are!¡± Why should the prerogative always be in the hands of this Little Ghost? Was he to just wait for the final verdict? Qiao Ruoxin kept gazing at him, her thickshes trembling slightly. The next second¡ª Her gaze firmed and she suddenly pounced toward the man. Before Mo Chen had time to react, he instinctively caught her frail, boneless body. Qiao Ruoxin closed her eyes and forcefully kissed the man¡¯s lips, so tenderly¡­ In the instant he was kissed, Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes were filled with panic. He instantly became docile, like a subdued beast. This long-missed sensation stabbed at every nerve ending in his body and jolted his rotten heart. He was stiff for several seconds before his long fingers moved slowly from Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s waist to her head, gripping it tightly. He closed his eyes, deepening the kiss, passionate and lingering, inseparable. The four onlookers were shocked by this scene, their expressions varied, each more spectacr than thest. Is this even possible??? Like a live broadcast??? Faces full of confusion¡­ Bai Junyan was the first to react, taking out his phone to record this beautiful moment. The other three also took out their phones. Mo Chen nced at these people taking sneaky photos and frowned unhappily: ¡°Delete that shit!¡± Bai Junyan admired the video on his phone: ¡°Tsk, tsk, our little sister¡¯s got some moves.¡± Gu Mocheng: ¡°What happened to your misogyny?¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°What¡¯s with that look of enjoyment?¡± Lu Siheng: ¡°???¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face had turned crimson, and she lowered her head to hide in the man¡¯s embrace, unwilling to look at the light bulbs. So embarrassing! She admitted, she really had shamelessly gone all out. But seeing Mo Chen¡¯s explosive temper and his rejection, she particrly wanted to put this damn man in his ce! Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face clouded over, and he roared furiously: ¡°Piss off! Watching a free show and still so much to say!¡± The brothers: ¡°¡­¡± Bai Junyan: ¡°Wasn¡¯t it you two who gave a live performance for us to see?¡± Chapter 50 - 50 50 Really Want to Get Back Together with Me ?Chapter 50: Chapter 50: Really Want to Get Back Together with Me? Chapter 50: Chapter 50: Really Want to Get Back Together with Me? Late at night, the living room. Finally, those four light bulbs had left. Mo Chen was still sitting on the armchair, and she was sitting opposite him. The atmosphere was strangely silent. The man¡¯s deep and husky voice rose, ¡°Do you really want to reconcile with me?¡± Qiao Ruoxin nodded, ¡°Yes!¡± Mo Chen sat up straight, his handsome face veiled with a thinyer of indifference, and said in a deep voice, ¡°Since you¡¯ve returned, I¡¯ve been waiting for you to exin what happened two years ago, but you haven¡¯t mentioned a single word about it.¡± Two years ago¡­ Her fingers resting on her legs slowly curled up, herplexion turned slightly pale, and a hint of apprehension shed through her eyes. ¡°Two years ago¡­ I¡­ I didn¡¯t send that breakup text message!¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at the man with earnest eyes, but his indifference and expressionless face were chilling. Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes stared at her face, capturing every little nuance of her gaze and expression. ¡°Have you been with him these two years?¡± His tone was aggressive, unrelenting. His voice was calm, cool, but undercurrents of turmoil raged beneath. ¡°¡­¡± She frowned, biting her lower lip, and fell silent. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s silence elicited a mocking sneer from the man, and a glimpse of despair shed in his eyes. Suddenly, Mo Chen stood up abruptly. His long legs took a few strides to stand in front of her, and his angry voice sounded over her head, ¡°Do you think you can just muddle through this? Do you think I am easy to deceive?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s body stiffened, and she stood up, ¡°I didn¡¯t! I¡¯ve told you, he¡¯s my stepfather¡¯s son, I have nothing to do with him!¡± The events of these two years¡­ She couldn¡¯t speak of them! Mo Chen¡¯s current state couldn¡¯t handle that shock. ¡°Since you¡¯re unwilling to say anything, then don¡¯t mention reconciling again!¡± The man¡¯s fierce gaze seemed to pierce through her, his fists clenched at his sides. Just thinking about Qiao Ruoxin being with that man, the filthy images from those videos resurfaced in his mind. Mo Chen¡¯splexion turned ugly, his breathing erratic, that nauseating feeling brewing within him. Suddenly, he turned and walked upstairs. Qiao Ruoxin also noticed his pale face and quickly followed him. As soon as she entered the bedroom, she saw Mo Chen frantically taking medication, his emotions starting to spiral out of control. ¡°Don¡¯t take those pills! Please!¡± Qiao Ruoxin moved forward to stop him, but the man pushed her onto the bed and turned to rush into the bathroom. Then, she heard the sound of frantic vomitinging from the bathroom. She sat on the bed, her face pale, her eyes brimming with moisture. Mo Chen¡¯s phone vibrated once beside her. Qiao Ruoxin picked it up and nced at it. A message lit up on the screen, ¡°See you tomorrow.¡± The contact name was Lin Xi. Her heart tightened, somewhat breathless. She unlocked the screen and read the message conversation. [Lin Xi: Can we meet tomorrow?] [Mo Chen: Yeah.] [Lin Xi: See you tomorrow.] Woman¡­ Qiao Ruoxin felt her heart ache. Two years ago, in her fifth month of confinement in the United States, her mother showed her a piece of entertainment news from back home. It was about a scandal involving Mo Chen and another woman. It was that day she slit her wrists in the bathroom, and with her blood, she wrote Mo Chen¡¯s name on the wall. But since then, she had not seen any scandals about Mo Chen. Qiao Ruoxin clutched the phone tightly, looking towards the bathroom door. Suddenly, Mo Chen¡¯s words echoed in her ears: What if I had another woman? She felt as if her heart was being torn apart. Did he have someone in mind he could consider to be with? Qiao Ruoxin pondered, if that was truly the case, then what should she do? Chapter 51 - 51 51 Tracking Mo Chen ?Chapter 51: Chapter 51: Tracking Mo Chen Chapter 51: Chapter 51: Tracking Mo Chen The next day, dawn, seven o¡¯clock. Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t sleep all night and heard the sound of the door opening next door. She immediately got up, opened the door a crack, and saw Mo Chen, dressed to the nines, descending the stairs. He usually went to the office at eight o¡¯clock, but now at seven, he was neatly dressed and ready to go out. Did he need to be so eager to meet a woman who wasn¡¯t important? Her heart tightened. Her gaze dimmed slightly as she turned and quickly freshened up in the bathroom. Then she went to the cloakroom, changed her clothes, and put on a white baseball cap, a ck mask, and a pair of ck sunsses. Fully armed, ready to tail him! Qiao Ruoxin carefully avoided the bodyguard¡¯s gaze, randomly picked a car from the garage, and followed Mo Chen. All the way, she was very nervous, even breaking out in a thinyer of cold sweat on her forehead. An hourter, they arrived at the underground parking lot of the airport. She hid in her car, watching Mo Chen get out and leave. The airport? Could Mo Chen be here to pick someone up? Qiao Ruoxin also got out of the car and secretly followed him. After reaching the international area of the airport, she saw Mo Chen enter a coffee shop. A few minutester, a woman appeared. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, her eyes filled with panic, and her heartbeat nearly skipped a beat. Turns out, this woman named Lin Xi was a flight attendant on international flights. She saw the woman wearing a flight attendant¡¯s uniform, her hair meticulouslybed, her whole demeanour elegant and dignified, quite pretty. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s gaze grew dimmer. ¡­ Inside the coffee shop. Mo Chen sat there, his dark eyes scanning the time on his watch, frowning. At that moment, Lin Xi sat opposite him, her smile warm and gentle, ¡°Morning, Mo Chen.¡± The man nced up, expressionless, and responded, ¡°Mmm, morning.¡± Lin Xi took out a bank card from her bag, ced it in front of him, and said, ¡°Here, the money I borrowed from you before, I can pay you back in full now.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s brows furrowed slightly as he spoke in a deep voice, ¡°Actually, it¡¯s not necessary.¡± ¡°I must repay it, I don¡¯t like owing money to someone.¡± The man scoffed, ¡°Fine, if you want to pay it back, do it.¡± Lin Xi picked up her coffee cup, took a sip, and said, ¡°By the way, I¡¯ve been following ¡®Idol 101¡¯tely. Your little ex-girlfriend is really pretty, just like a princess out of aic book, full of vigor.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s lips curved slightly, ¡°Not bad.¡± Almost everyone¡¯s first impression of Qiao Ruoxin was that she was very pretty. ¡°I do bear some resemnce to her. No wonder you mistook me for her when you were out of it,¡± Lin Xi said with a light smile. The man¡¯s handsome face darkened, and he did not respond. Two years ago, he had been searching for Little Ghost for seven days straight, and finally due to driving while tired, he had an ident and tumbled down into a forest. If Lin Xi, who had been camping there, had not found him, perhaps he would have died right there. Lin Xi then asked, ¡°Haven¡¯t you thought about getting back together with her? Since you liked her so much.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°What about being with me? After all, I look quite a lot like her, though I¡¯m a more mature version.¡± Mo Chen snorted disdainfully, with a coldugh, and said sternly, ¡°In time, you would find me despicable. I could leave you at any moment for her, not caring about your feelings. As long as she is in this world, I¡¯ll be entangled with her, and she will always be a thorn in your side.¡± A look of distaste flickered in Lin Xi¡¯s eyes, ¡°Thinking about it, it really does sound depressing. Didn¡¯t expect you to be such a scumbag?¡± His phone vibrated. Mo Chen picked up the call, and the voice of the bodyguard came through, ¡°Boss Mo, Miss Qiao slipped away from us. She seems to have gone to the airport!¡± In an instant, he erupted in anger, ¡°She ran off? Are you guys useless!¡± To the airport? Could Qiao Ruoxin be trying to sneak out of the country again? The next second, the man stood up and left the coffee shop without any exnation. Watching his retreating figure, Lin Xi couldn¡¯t help but sigh, ¡°Is this what love is¡­¡± Chapter 52 - 52 52 Are you following me because youre afraid ?Chapter 52: Chapter 52: Are you following me because you¡¯re afraid I have another woman, huh? Chapter 52: Chapter 52: Are you following me because you¡¯re afraid I have another woman, huh? Qiao Ruoxin watched them sitting there, their auras seeming quitepatible. Her heart felt as if it had fallen into an abyss. She slowly turned around, not wanting to see the scene inside the caf¨¦ any longer. Her tears streamed down uncontrobly, and her chest felt as if it were crushed by a thousand-pound stone, making it hard to breathe. In the bustling airport, everyone looked blurry through her tear-filled eyes. Suddenly¡ª Qiao Ruoxin identally bumped into someone and instinctively said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry¡­¡± The moment she looked up, she froze in ce. Right then, Mo Chen was standing in front of her, fury written all over his face, his eyes conveying a murderous intent, as if he wanted to execute her on the spot. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Do you think you can escape this way?¡± She threw herself into the man¡¯s arms, causing him to stagger a step backward. Mo Chen looked down at her, but because she was wearing a cap, a mask, and sunsses, he couldn¡¯t see her expression clearly. ¡°Mo Chen, would you recognize me even if I turned to ash?¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Not to mention her current disguise¡ªeven if it were just a silhouette, he would be able to recognize her in a nce. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s slender arms tightly embraced the man¡¯s waist, her voice tinged with a sob, ¡°Can¡¯t you just not like someone else? Like me instead¡ªI¡¯m prettier than her, and I can make you happier than she can.¡± Her? A trace of confusion shed in Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes before he understood. This Little Ghost saw him with Lin Xi? Is she feeling threatened now? A few unexpected traces appeared on his cold, tense handsome face. Little Ghost had always been arrogant due to his indulgence¡ªwas she feeling insecure now? Mo Chen¡¯s right arm encircled her slender waist, and his deep voice slowly rose, ¡°That depends on your performance.¡± ¡°I will perform well!¡± She hugged the man¡¯s body tightly, as if he might fall for another woman the next second. Lin Xi made her feel threatened because of Mo Chen¡¯s attitude. Mo Chen had always been dismissive of other women, but he seemed quite calm with Lin Xi, even sitting down to chat with her. There must be some feelings, right? ¡°Little Ghost, are you stalking me?¡± There seemed to be a hint of annoyance in the man¡¯s tone. So it wasn¡¯t an escape, but stalking him? Qiao Ruoxin was momentarily startled before she pulled away from the man¡¯s embrace. Feeling somewhat guilty, she turned her head away to look elsewhere, ¡°I did not¡­ I didn¡¯t!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s long, well-defined fingers grasped her chin, and his other hand removed her sunsses. Then a pair of beautiful eyes, misted with water, was revealed, with teardrops clinging to her thick eyshes. So aggrieved, so pitiful. The man¡¯s pupils shook slightly¡ªhad she cried this much? It seems he still had some importance in this Little Ghost¡¯s heart. Mo Chen gazed into her clear eyes, which resembled those of a deer, ¡°Stalking me because you¡¯re afraid I¡¯ll have another woman, huh?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no conclusion between us yet, so you can¡¯t like another woman. Don¡¯t be so despicable, okay!¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t we have a conclusion two years ago?¡± He was doing it on purpose; he wanted to force Qiao Ruoxin to reveal the truth. Qiao Ruoxin became anxious, ¡°That was not a breakup I wanted!¡± The man let out a mocking coldugh, ¡°Tell me, who forced you?¡± ¡°I¡­ Mo Chen, isn¡¯t it fine for us to be together now? Why do you always hold on to the past?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s expression instantly turned dark and cold, and he said in a chilling voice, word by word, ¡°Eithere clean, or stop wasting your time on me. I will not fall for the same woman twice.¡± She felt as if she had been struck, her eyes widening in shock. ¡°Can you give me a few days to think it over?¡± There are some things I really can¡¯t tell you! Mo Chen might directly fall into despair if he found out! The man scoffed in disdain, ¡°You need a few days to concoct a satisfactory lie to appease me?¡± Chapter 53 - 53 53 Closing Your Eyes Again ?Chapter 53: Chapter 53: Closing Your Eyes Again? Chapter 53: Chapter 53: Closing Your Eyes Again? The airport was bustling with peopleing and going. Qiao Ruoxin lifted her head slightly, staring at the man¡¯s handsome face for a long time. She closed her eyes, mustered her courage, and said to him, ¡°After ¡®Idol 101¡¯ is over, I¡¯ll tell you the whole truth, okay?¡± Perhaps she really should tell Mo Chen about the incident from two years ago. He had the right to know the truth. Mo Chen slightly narrowed his eyes, fixing his gaze on her, and said in a deep voice, ¡°I can give you time, but what I want to hear is the truth, not some fabricated lies to cate me.¡± ¡°I know, I will tell you everything that happened two years ago.¡± Her gaze was so firm, her face innocent and delicately charming. Suddenly, the man took a step closer to her, a hint of uncontroble possessiveness tinting his dark eyes. He grasped Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s slender wrist and led her to a secluded corner. Qiao Ruoxin was pressed against the cold wall, looking up into the man¡¯s profound eyes. Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was taut, his perfect jawline exuding an indescribable sexiness. His long fingers removed the mask from Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face, and then he saw her rosy lips, full and delicate. The air was inexplicably filled with an ambiguous atmosphere. Then, he removed her white baseball cap. Mo Chen¡¯s pupils shook slightly, his sexy Adam¡¯s apple bobbing as he spoke in a husky voice, ¡°Close your eyes.¡± ??? Close her eyes again? What¡¯s with all the tricks, this damn man! But Qiao Ruoxin obediently closed her eyes anyway, with faint tear stains still on her cheeks. The man stared at her lips, the image of her forcefully kissing himst night involuntarily shing through his mind. It seemed¡­ not as bad as he had imagined. He thought he was broken, unable to touch a woman again. But the moment that Little Ghost Kissed him forcefully, he had responded intensely. There was a flicker of hesitation in Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes, but he still lowered his head slowly and closed his eyes. The next second, his lips captured hers. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyshes fluttered, and suddenly, her eyes snapped open, only to see his magnificent face magnified before her. Her heartbeat elerated. Mo Chen¡¯s hand cradled her head, deepening the kiss, rolling and tumbling, gentle and caring. His other hand gripped her slender waist, pulling her close to his embrace. The grip was strong, as if trying to meld her into his bones and blood. ¡­ In the car. Mo Chen drove silently, his face expressionless. While she sat in the passenger seat, she would asionally steal nces at Mo Chen and then giggle softly. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Keepughing, and I¡¯ll throw you out of the car!¡± Such a violent temper¡­ Damn man! He was so gentle while kissing her just now, and he seemed to be very engaged and enjoying it! Qiao Ruoxin blinked, her tone so innocent, ¡°It seemed like you were enjoying that kiss just now.¡± Considering how Mo Chen lost control and kissed her at the airport, that flight attendant couldn¡¯t pose any threat to her. Mo Chen frowned, his fierce gaze shooting her way, ¡°I really want to kill you! Shut up!¡± ¡°You kissed me just now without my consent¡ªyou¡¯re taking advantage of me,¡± she huffed proudly. Mo Chenughed in anger, scoffing, ¡°What about you kissing mest night? Did you have my consent? And it was even recorded by four busybodies!¡± She smiled slyly, unashamedly retorting, ¡°I was provoked by you! I had valid reasons!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen continued to drive without any expression on his face. Qiao Ruoxin nced at the man¡¯s tense jawline, then turned to look out the car window, the corners of her mouth curving up slightly. Chapter 54 - 54 54 Watching Your Shameless Video ?Chapter 54: Chapter 54: Watching Your Shameless Video Chapter 54: Chapter 54: Watching Your Shameless Video Jiang Mansion One, living room on the first floor. Mo Chen leaned on the sofa, his right arm propping on the armrest, slender fingers supporting his forehead as he looked down at the phone screen. Within the brothers¡¯ group chat. Ji Haochuan: ¡°@Mo Chen! Come out and see, the little video I edited for you!¡± Bai Junyan: ¡°Hahaha, you¡¯re damn talented, even added BGM! Hahaha¡­¡± Gu Mocheng: ¡°Your angle won¡¯t do, I was the closest at the time, got all the details.¡± Lu Siheng: ¡°@Ji Haochuan What BGM did you add? A cheesy love song? Ji¡¯s taste is concerning.¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°@Lu Siheng Haha, if you¡¯re so capable, try doing it yourself! Do you think it¡¯s easy for a young master like me to find time to create this video amid my busy schedule?¡± Mo Chen: ¡°Your days are numbered.¡± Bai Junyan: ¡°Don¡¯t threaten me, I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll identally send this video out if I get nervous.¡± Mo Chen: ¡°You still nning to get in bed with women?¡± The brothers: ¡°???¡± Mo Chen: ¡°I¡¯ll take a photo of you in bed, you should know that I can do it.¡± The brothers: ¡°??????¡± Bai Junyan: ¡°Lord Mo, I was wrong!¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°Bro, we were wrong, really wrong. What if I change the BGM to something sweeter?¡± Gu Mocheng: ¡°@Mo Chen My angle was the best, I¡¯ll share it with you in private chat, don¡¯t mess with me!¡± Lu Siheng: ¡°I¡¯m deleting it right now!!!¡± ¡­ The handsome man looked at the phone screen with a cold expression and tapped on the video sent by Gu Mocheng. Mo Chen¡¯s slender fingers gently pressed the y button, and the video showed Qiao Ruoxin kissing him¡­ Was his expression this enjoyable when he was kissed forcefully¡­? A faint, almost imperceptible warmth finally appeared on his expressionless face, his lips curving up into a smile. After washing her face upstairs, Qiao Ruoxin changed her clothes and then came downstairs. She sat opposite the sofa and saw that Mo Chen¡¯s expression was somewhat peculiar. She slightly knitted her brows and asked, ¡°What are you watching?¡± Without looking up, Mo Chen replied in a deep voice, ¡°Watching your shameless video.¡± ¡°Who¡¯s shameless!¡± Enraged, she got up, walked over to the man, and snatched the phone from his hands. Qiao Ruoxin looked at the video on the phone and her eyes immediately widened in shock. A blush spread across her cheeks. This was too embarrassing! The next second, Mo Chen took his phone back, watching her blush, chuckled, and teased, ¡°Your kissing skills are mediocre too.¡± At this moment, Qiao Ruoxin felt conflicted, wishing she could find a hole to crawl into. ¡°As if your kissing is any better!¡± she snorted arrogantly, turning her head away. Just then, the phone started vibrating, showing on the screen: Father. Mo Chen nced at her, signaling her to be quiet with his eyes. She obediently sat down beside him, not saying another word. The man answered the phone: ¡°Dad, go ahead.¡± ¡°Next month is your birthday, and I n to hand over the chairman position to you. You¡¯d better keep a low profile for a while, don¡¯t cause any trouble, there are quite a few people watching you.¡± Mo Chen responded indifferently, ¡°Hmm.¡± His father, Mo Tian, was the chairman of the board, and the current chairman of the corporation was about to retire. After hanging up the phone, Mo Chen turned to the woman beside him and said in a grave voice, ¡°I need to keep a low profile recently, understand?¡± Qiao Ruoxin nodded, ¡°Understood, I won¡¯t let you trend on social media again.¡± This was also one of the reasons Mo Chen liked her, she was smart, quick on the uptake. She could guess many things without him having to exin. Chapter 55 - 55 55 The Imperial City Scum Sent Her 999 Roses ?Chapter 55: Chapter 55: The Imperial City Scum Sent Her 999 Roses Chapter 55: Chapter 55: The Imperial City Scum Sent Her 999 Roses Qiao Ruoxin nced at her wristwatch, the time had arrived, and she had to return to the training camp of ¡°Idol 101¡± once again. ¡°Mo Chen, brother, I need to go back to the training camp.¡± Just as she stood up, her slender wrist was seized by arge masculine hand. She looked back into Mo Chen¡¯s handsome features, which were as sculpted and artistically striking as a work of art. The man lifted his eyes to meet hers, his tone cold yet deep, ¡°Remember what you said, don¡¯t let me down again.¡± This was thest time he would trust her. Qiao Ruoxin suddenly felt very heavy. She smiled faintly, then turned and bent over to lightly kiss the man¡¯s chin, whispering, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ve figured it out, you have the right to know the truth.¡± Having said that, she stood up and left. Mo Chenughed out loud. In fact, everyone in the circle was waiting to see his embarrassment when Qiao Ruoxin returned this time. Laughing at him for standing at the pinnacle of Asia¡¯s wealthy, yet being dumped by a young girl. ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin was escorted back to the training camp by her bodyguard. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Someone sent you 999 roses!¡± Song Yingying burst into her room, shouting. She was utterly bewildered. Walking downstairs, she saw the person sending flowers arranging a massive bouquet there. ¡°Miss Qiao, please sign for this.¡± She nced at the roses and asked, ¡°Who sent them?¡± ¡°We¡¯re not sure about that; our job is just to deliver the flowers.¡± Her phone rang, Qiao Ruoxin took a nce, it was an unknown number. ¡°Who is this?¡± ¡°I am Jian Chen, brother, Qiao sister, do you like the flowers I sent?¡± Jian Chen??? The loser from the imperial city who was thrashed by Mo Chen a few days ago? He sent her flowers? What¡¯s his motive? All the trainees were gathered downstairs, looking at the huge bouquet of roses, murmuring amongst themselves. Qiao Ruoxin walked to a corner on the side: ¡°What¡¯s the meaning of sending me flowers? Didn¡¯t get beat up enough the other day?¡± ¡°Qiao sister, I¡¯ve seen the video of Mo Chen pushing you away too, we¡¯re in the same boat now; we should join forces against him.¡± ??? Another idiot, matching perfectly with her stupid stepsister. She scoffed disdainfully, ¡°You can¡¯t possibly be thinking of chasing after me to disgust Mo Chen, right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s exactly my intention. You can make him even more disgusted, like trying to seduce him again, and then calling the police to say he raped you, haha¡­¡± Such an idiot among idiots! Qiao Ruoxin was about to hang up, but Jian Chen spoke again, ¡°Let me tell you the truth, I¡¯m going to destroy Mo Chen. He made me lose face! I¡¯m going to thoroughly ruin his public image! I¡¯ll make sure he can never rise again!¡± ??? This loser from the imperial city is stirring up trouble! Mo Chen was about to take over the chairman¡¯s position soon; his public image couldn¡¯t afford any mishaps at this time. ¡°What do you want to do?¡± ¡°So, you¡¯re interested too, huh? I knew you must hate him. The inte is buzzing with rumors that you¡¯re throwing yourself at him to get back together, don¡¯t you want to fight back?¡± Qiao Ruoxin was losing patience: ¡°Are you going to speak or not?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry about that, just agree to my pursuit, and leave the rest to me,¡± Jian Chen sounded so confident on the other end of the phone. ¡°¡­¡± What on earth does this idiot want to do? One simply couldn¡¯t predict using normal reasoning. Qiao Ruoxin: ¡°If you don¡¯t speak, I won¡¯t agree.¡± She hung up the phone directly, because with Jian Chen¡¯s intelligence, he was sure to keep harassing her. Qiao Ruoxin looked at the few flower delivery staff with a faint smile: ¡°I won¡¯t ept the flowers, send them back.¡± Chapter 56 - 56 56 If I go to your room again Im a dog ?Chapter 56: Chapter 56: If I go to your room again, I¡¯m a dog! Chapter 56: Chapter 56: If I go to your room again, I¡¯m a dog! Qiao Ruoxin had just returned to her room when she received a call from Mo Chen. It was no surprise at all; the bodyguards must have reported the incident with the roses. She answered the phone, ¡°Mo Chen brother?¡± ¡°Throw away those trashy roses he sent you, did you hear?¡± His tone was nasty, as if he was angry. ¡°Mm, I already rejected them.¡± Her response seemed to cool down the man on the other end of the line a bit, ¡°Hmm, if you want them, I¡¯ll send them to you, but you can only ept the ones I send.¡± What a domineering man. Qiao Ruoxin chuckled lightly, ¡°Then will you send me 99,999 roses?¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± She was startled for a moment, not sure if this man was actually serious? ¡°Mo Chen brother, I was joking, please don¡¯t send them, I wouldn¡¯t have anywhere to put them!¡± ¡°¡­¡± She added, ¡°Jian Chen just called me, he was the one who sent the roses. He also told me to join forces with him to get back at you, do you want me to go undercover for you?¡± ¡°Stay away from him. I¡¯ll handle it. Don¡¯t get involved.¡± ¡°Alright, I got it. Mo Chen brother, are you going to ambush my room in the middle of the night again?¡± ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± Shey on the bed, unable to hold back herughter, ¡°Just so I can be prepared, in case you identally bump into it again, I can take immediate emergency measures!¡± ¡°¡­¡± After a few seconds of silence, a sinister voice came from the man, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! I really want to crush your bones!¡± ¡°You¡¯ve wanted to kill me for more than a day or two now, I¡¯m used to it.¡± ¡°Damn it! If I go to your room again, I¡¯m a dog!¡± Beep¡­ Beep¡­ Looking at the hung-up call, sheughed out loud. He was always a dog of a man to begin with. ¡­ Evening. After finishing an eight-hour recording session, she returned to her room. It was around midnight, and as soon as she entered her room, she was startled by the scene before her. Because there was Mo Chen, sitting in the chair in front of her desk. That man who imed he¡¯d be a dog if he entered her room again in the afternoon, why was he in her room at night??? Mo Chen stood up and walked towards her, his tall figure casting a shadow over the light in front of her. ¡°Mo Chen, didn¡¯t you say you¡¯d be a dog if you entered my room again?¡± she blinked her sparkling eyes. The man¡¯s face was expressionless, his voice cold and indifferent as he spoke, ¡°Really? I don¡¯t remember saying that.¡± Shit! What a dog of a man! Shameless! As he closed in, Qiao Ruoxin could only step back until she was cornered against the door with nowhere to go. ¡°So what are you here for?¡± Mo Chen stood before her, looking down at her small face with its delicate makeup. She hadn¡¯t taken off the makeup from the program she just recorded. ¡°I remember you said my kissing skills were no good today.¡± She looked bewildered, ¡°So?¡± ¡°So, I¡¯vee to practice.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. The next second, Mo Chen¡¯s handsome features drew close, bending down to capture her lips, sinking into them. This man must have gone mad after two years of celibacy! He¡¯d just unlocked a new kissing skill, and now he couldn¡¯t wait to test it out in the middle of the night? ¡°Mmm¡­ Mo Chen, don¡¯t go too far!¡± ¡°Little Ghost, to tell the truth, your kissing skills are terrible too.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Right, a dog of a man is still a dog! Qiao Ruoxin ced her hands on the man¡¯s chest, ¡°Youe to forcefully kiss me in the dead of night and then have the nerve to criticize me!¡± The corners of the man¡¯s mouth curved up, ¡°Can¡¯t I even speak the truth?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to hear your ¡®truth¡¯!¡± ¡°Your kissing skills are very good.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Could this dog of a man be any more hypocritical??? Chapter 57 - 57 57 Mo Chen What is Your Inner Demon ?Chapter 57: Chapter 57: Mo Chen, What is Your Inner Demon? Chapter 57: Chapter 57: Mo Chen, What is Your Inner Demon? Suddenly, the phone vibrated. Mo Chen took out his phone and put it to his ear, ¡°Wait for me downstairs.¡± After hanging up, he lowered his head and kissed her again, his voice low, hoarse, and ambiguous, ¡°Kiss for five more minutes, then I have to go.¡± ¡°Mmm¡­ Mmm!¡± Qiao Ruoxin had wanted to resist, but in the end, she hugged the man¡¯s waist. Just as she felt she was going to suffocate, Mo Chen finally released her. Her fair, smooth cheeks were tinged with a touch of red, her breathing was disordered, and her lips were slightly swollen. The man looked at her panting, and let out a disdainful coldugh, ¡°Little Ghost, why are you so useless? It was only five minutes.¡± Qiao Ruoxin red at him in anger, ¡°You have the nerve to say that!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s phone vibrated again, but he didn¡¯t answer it. He looked at Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s slightly swollen lips, his slender fingers caressing them, ¡°I¡¯m leaving.¡± Qiao Ruoxin grabbed the man¡¯s arm, ¡°Mo Chen, where are you going!¡± ¡°To thepany.¡± Her body stiffened, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to sleep? Can¡¯t you sleep?¡± Could he still not ovee his insomnia? Mo Chen was silent for a few seconds, his handsome face returning to its usual indifference, his dark eyes void of emotion. ¡°Mm.¡± He moved Qiao Ruoxin to the side, grasped the doorknob, preparing to open the door and leave. ¡°Sleep for two hours before leaving!¡± A hint of surprise flickered across Mo Chen¡¯s indifferent face, ¡°Here? Are you sure?¡± ¡°Still pretending to be an innocent boy? You¡¯ve barged in so many times at midnight, what¡¯s wrong with sleeping for two hours?¡± She pulled the man to the bed, pointing at the soft, pink, girlish bed, ¡°Lie down! I¡¯ll wake you in two hours.¡± Mo Chen stared at her expressionlessly, his eyes darkening. Seeing him staring unblinkingly at her, Qiao Ruoxin frowned, ¡°Are you going to lie down or not? I¡¯m really going to take your clothes off!¡± The man found it somewhat amusing, and gave her forehead a hard knock. ¡°Ah!¡± Qiao Ruoxin covered her forehead, it really hurt! ¡°If clothes are to be taken off, it would be me taking off yours!¡± Her little face was full of anger, ¡°You really want to crack my skull, don¡¯t you!¡± Mo Chen took her hand away from her forehead, then saw that her forehead was indeed reddened. He frowned slightly, rubbed it for her, his voice icy with mockery, ¡°Getting more and more delicate.¡± Qiao Ruoxin snorted disdainfully. The next second, taking advantage of his distraction, she pushed him down onto the soft bed. Panic shed in Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes, and at this moment, the Little Ghost was pressing down on him. He said sternly, ¡°Get off!¡± At that moment, his phone vibrated once again. Qiao Ruoxin took his phone and answered, ¡°Wait another two hours, thank you, sorry for the trouble.¡± Then, she hung up the phone. Mo Chen¡¯s hands mped down on her slender waist with heavy force, as if intending to break it. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! If it wasn¡¯t because I can¡¯t touch women right now, I swear I would make you cry!¡± ¡°¡­¡± She looked into the man¡¯s dark eyes, ¡°Mo Chen, what is your heart demon? Why can¡¯t you touch women?¡± He was silent for a few seconds, then pushed her onto the bed beside him. ¡°I¡¯ve forgotten.¡± ¡°What?¡± Her eyes were full of confusion, what did he mean by forgotten? After the car ident two years ago, he began to feel disgusted by women, yet he had forgotten why. Just being too close to a woman, a video of a man and a woman entwined would pop up in his mind. Whenever he thought of that video, he would suffer splitting headaches, develop a fever, and be unable to stop vomiting. Chapter 58 - 58 58 Its Probably Just Me Bullying Others by ?Chapter 58: Chapter 58: It¡¯s Probably Just Me Bullying Others by Throwing My Weight Around Chapter 58: Chapter 58: It¡¯s Probably Just Me Bullying Others by Throwing My Weight Around The room¡¯s atmosphere was so frigid it seemed as though she was in the Antarctic. Qiao Ruoxin slowlyy down on the bed, extending her small hand again to cover the man¡¯s eyes. Her voice was clear and tender, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, go to sleep, I will really wake you up.¡± His dense eyshes brushed across the palm of her hand as the man closed his eyes. She looked at the man¡¯s tense jaw, her eyes filled with distress. Two hourster¡­ ¡°Mo Chen, brother? Wake up, it¡¯s time.¡± The man opened his eyes, and the first thing he saw was Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s beautiful and delicate little face. He had actually fallen into a deep sleep. Mo Chen stared at her face for three seconds, then nced at his watch; two hours had passed. He sat up, his long fingers resting against his forehead, and he closed his eyes for a minute. Then, the man stood up, leaving the bed that was filled with the girl¡¯s fresh scent. ¡°I¡¯m leaving.¡± His voice waszy and steady, sounding veryfortable and providing a sense of security. Qiao Ruoxin stepped forward to hug the man¡¯s tall body, whispering, ¡°Goodbye.¡± Mo Chen looked down at her and responded indifferently, ¡°Hmm.¡± Until the sound of the closing door faded away. A tinge of destion appeared in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes, which were as radiant as the stars. What exactly had he been through these past two years? Did he often stay up all night long? ¡­ It was already three o¡¯clock in the morning, and everyone had gone to bed. Mo Chen walked out unobstructed, his bodyguard waiting with the car parked under a tree. Suddenly, a voice arose from behind him. ¡°Mo Chen, is it really appropriate for you to barge into the training camp in the middle of the night like this?¡± It was Wen Wan. Wen Wan, with her arms crossed, stepped in front of him, ¡°Mo sir, could you give me a reasonable exnation?¡± Mo Chen looked indifferent, ¡°No exnation. If you really want one, it¡¯s probably because I¡¯m bullying others through power.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve never understood, why is she special to you, because you¡¯ve slept with her?¡± He snorted disdainfully with a coldugh. Wen Wan frowned, ¡°I was also the first person you said you would marry!¡± The man narrowed his eyes slightly, ¡°Are you sure you want to take seriously something I said when I was three years old? And that was under the direction of adults.¡± ¡°How does that matter? Qiao Ruoxin disappeared for these two years, and you were quite good to me, weren¡¯t you? If it weren¡¯t for her sudden return, we might have¡­¡± Impatience flickered between Mo Chen¡¯s brows as he cut off Wen Wan¡¯s words abruptly, ¡°I was merely carrying out my grandfather¡¯s orders.¡± Wen Wan was stunned. ¡°Mo Grandfather?¡± ¡°The Wen Family helped my grandfather in the past, and he remembered their kindness, that¡¯s all.¡± His indifferent manner left Wen Wan feeling cold. Wen Wan¡¯s eyes widened in surprise; she was at a loss. ¡°So, it seems my grandfather likes you quite a lot, but that doesn¡¯t mean I do.¡± Having said that, he walked towards the car without looking back, not showing the slightest hint of reluctance. Wen Wan stood rooted to the spot, taking a long time to recover from the shock. All this time, she had thought that Mo Chen had feelings for her, but it turned out he was just executing the orders of Mo Grandfather? How could that be? Impossible¡­ If it weren¡¯t for Qiao Ruoxin, she and Mo Chen would definitely have been together! It¡¯s all because of Qiao Ruoxin! She¡¯d been gone for two years, so why did she have toe back? Mo Chen¡¯s attention had clearly shifted to her; it was just stolen away again by Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s return. ¡­ Inside the room. Qiao Ruoxin intended to go back to sleep when suddenly her cell phone rang. She answered the phone, ¡°Who is this?¡± ¡°It¡¯s your brother Jian Chen.¡± ¡°Have you decided to tell me?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t tell you too many details, I can only say that I am now fully confident that this time I will definitely take down Mo Chen! He might even end up in prison!¡± ¡°What on earth are you nning?¡± Qiao Ruoxin suddenly sat up, instantly bing alert. ¡°Have you epted my pursuit yet?¡± Chapter 59 - 59 59 I Cant Control Myself ?Chapter 59: Chapter 59: I Can¡¯t Control Myself! Chapter 59: Chapter 59: I Can¡¯t Control Myself! Her animated eyes swiveled as she chuckled lightly, ¡°Not really.¡± Then, she hung up the phone directly. Mo Chen had told her not to get involved in this matter, so she might as well obediently focus on thepetition. Qiao Ruoxiny down to sleep, and after turning off the light, she unexpectedly smelled that man¡¯s scent on the bedding. Fresh and pleasant. She closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep. The next day, at six in the morning. There came a knock on the door from outside, and Qiao Ruoxin got out of bed somewhat sluggishly. Frowning unhappily. She was slightly grouchy upon waking up. Upon opening the door, she saw Wen Wan standing outside. Qiao Ruoxin raised her eyebrows slightly: ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, today is the first stage performance recording for ¡®Idol 101¡¯, and I hope you won¡¯t use Mo Chen¡¯s privileges anymore.¡± So bluntly put. She wasughed into anger so early in the morning: ¡°Are you warning me?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± She looked at Wen Wan outside the door, appearing calm and collected, but in reality, she probably couldn¡¯t wait to kick her out of the show, could she? ¡°Wen Wan, if one day I marry him, will you just die of anger?¡± Without waiting for Wen Wan to retort, she closed the door directly. Wen Wan stood outside the door, suppressing her rage, and muttered in a low voice, ¡°You¡¯re just a toy and dream about marrying him, dream on!¡± And then she stormed off. ¡­ The first stage performance recording for ¡°Idol 101¡± ended at four in the afternoon. After picking up Qiao Ruoxin, the bodyguard prepared to take her straight to Hengzhong Group. ¡°Miss Qiao, Master Mo is throwing a tantrum at thepany, please go see him,¡± the bodyguard said. She knitted her brows: ¡°Why is he throwing a tantrum again?¡± ¡°We aren¡¯t sure, you¡¯ll know when you see for yourself.¡± She nodded; this man¡¯s temper was getting more and more vtile. The car drove past the group¡¯s skyscraper toward the underground parking garage. Qiao Ruoxin nced at the Hengzhong Group building, a famousndmark in the capital. It was said to have been designed by a world-renowned architect, the exterior resembling a whale. At night, with the blue lights shining, it looked like a whale swimming through the darkness. The President¡¯s office. Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t knock but quietly pushed the door open and walked in. She saw the office in a mess; almost anything that could be smashed was scattered on the floor. Then, she saw Mo Chen¡¯s tall figure standing by the window. Just from his silhouette, one could sense how angry Mo Chen was, like a volcano about to erupt. Qiao Ruoxin sidestepped the debris on the floor and walked up to the man¡¯s side. She was startled; Mo Chen¡¯s ck tie was hanging loosely under his cor, crudely undone by two buttons. The man¡¯s hair was somewhat disheveled. ¡°Get out!¡± Hearing movement behind him, his anger burst forth. ¡°Mo Chen, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Hearing her voice, the man¡¯s body stiffened, and as he turned to see that small face that could instantly calm him, his gaze softened momentarily. The next second. Mo Chen pulled her into his embrace a bit roughly, his heavy grip tightening as he spoke in a deep, husky voice over her head, ¡°Nothing, just lost my temper.¡± Her slender arms wrapped around the man¡¯s waist, gently patting his back. ¡°Who made you angry?¡± ¡°An intern secretary.¡± ¡°What did she do?¡± Qiao Ruoxin was actually quite curious. The man was silent for three seconds, his voice chillingly cold, ¡°She sat on myp, repulsive, filthy.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was taken aback, ¡°How could she¡­ sit on yourp?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± The man released her, but then he grasped her chin, his dark eyes struggling with pain. ¡°Little Ghost, I¡­ I lost control with her, I can¡¯t even interact normally with a woman! I can¡¯t control myself!¡± Qiao Ruoxin then noticed his handsome face was somewhat pale, his eyes bearing the difort. What had he just said? He lost control? With the intern secretary? ¡°Mo Chen, did you really hit a woman? You¡­ mmm!¡± Before she could finish her sentence, she was silenced by his forceful kiss, stealing away all her shock. Mo Chen hated to see her look at him like that, as if viewing a monster. Chapter 60 - 60 60 The Lipstick Has Been Kissed Away ?Chapter 60: Chapter 60: The Lipstick Has Been Kissed Away Chapter 60: Chapter 60: The Lipstick Has Been Kissed Away The sky gradually darkened. Qiao Ruoxin panted continuously, leaning against the man¡¯s chest, listening to his agitated heartbeat. She felt like she was about to suffocate from the kiss. She also felt how uncontroble Mo Chen¡¯s emotions were at this moment. Looking at the mess in the office, there was a sense of decay everywhere. How could staying here improve anyone¡¯s mood? She frowned, ¡°Let¡¯s go eat, I¡¯m starved because of your kisses.¡± Her voice was soft and clear. Mo Chen looked down at her, his voice cold and indifferent, ¡°Your hair is messy.¡± She stepped away from the man¡¯s embrace,ughed, ¡°That¡¯s because of you.¡± The man¡¯s slender fingersbed through her smooth, tender hair. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s beautiful eyes, distinct in ck and white, watched him, ¡°I don¡¯t want to stay here, it¡¯s even messier¡­¡± Mo Chen¡¯s eyebrows knitted together, his handsome face tight, he said coldly, ¡°You go out, let me be alone for a while.¡± ??? This damn man¡¯s master-temperament is acting up again! ¡°Mo Chen! I said I¡¯m hungry, did you hear me?¡± She also had a little temper! ¡°¡­¡± The man stared at her for a few seconds and said in a deep voice, ¡°Let them take you to eat.¡± Qiao Ruoxin stepped forward and grabbed his tie with her small hand, ¡°I won¡¯t! I want you to take me!¡± Looking at her feisty but cute demeanor, Mo Chenughed out loud, raised his hand to touch her head, ¡°Mhm.¡± He agreed? Qiao Ruoxin was instantly flustered. How could this damn man change his mind so fast? ¡°Alright, you¡¯ve promised me, I¡¯ll go to the restroom to touch up my makeup, my lipstick has all been kissed away.¡± She shed a sweet smile, tied his tie for him, and satisfied, she nodded her head and turned to leave. The sound of the door closing fell. The entire office returned to its icy coldness. Mo Chen¡¯s tall and imposing figure stood amidst the mess, looking forlorn and dejected. ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin came alone to the sixteenth floor and found the intern secretary who had been beaten. Indeed¡­ it was quite a sad sight. A big shoe print on her clothes, Mo Chen had kicked her directly? He¡¯s not at all gentlemanly, showing no mercy or pity. ¡°Miss, are you alright?¡± The secretary was crying, and when she heard the voice, she looked up in panic. Qiao Ruoxin cut to the chase, ¡°I won¡¯t beat around the bush. Your medical expenses andpensation for emotional distress will be covered by thepany, but sitting in your boss¡¯sp during work hours isn¡¯t appropriate, is it?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t! I was just wearing high heels and identally fell into Mr. Mo¡¯s arms, I really¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled faintly, ¡°I understand your little schemes. You might be somewhat attractive, but you¡¯re far from Mo Chen¡¯s standards. No matter what you do, he won¡¯t notice you.¡± ¡°What do you mean by that, I didn¡¯t!¡± The secretary instantly turned red with nothing to say. ¡­ After Qiao Ruoxin left. The secretary called Jian Chen from the Hengzhong Group. ¡°Mr. Jian, it¡¯s a failure, Mo Ye isn¡¯t interested in me, and his ex-girlfriend came to warn me.¡± ¡°What? She¡¯s in Hengzhong Group? Does she still want to get back with Mo Chen?¡± ¡°Mr. Jian, I feel like Mo Ye seems to have a very bad temper, so bad that he can¡¯t control himself; he even hit a woman like me.¡± ¡°You mean Mo Chen is sick? Has a temper disorder? Hahaha¡­ he was as crazed as a lunatic when he hit mest time!¡± ¡°I¡¯m not sure, I just felt that his emotions were very out of control.¡± ¡°Keep investigating for me! Don¡¯t forget your brother is still in my hands, you don¡¯t want him to suffer, right?¡± The secretary, on the verge of an emotional breakdown, ¡°Don¡¯t hurt him!¡± Chapter 61 - 61 61 Uncle Mo is so cute ?Chapter 61: Chapter 61: Uncle Mo is so cute Chapter 61: Chapter 61: Uncle Mo is so cute Rooftop Restaurant. Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen sat at the 36th-floor rooftop restaurant, admiring the breathtaking night view of the entire imperial capital. The night breeze gently brushed hernguid, tender long curls. With a flicker of inspiration, she looked at the man opposite her, ¡°Mo Chen, brother! Let¡¯s go to the suburbs to stargazeter!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes slightly startled, his tone impatient, ¡°Not going!¡± What was a grown man like him going to do watching stars? He¡¯d rather go to the zoo to watch goris! The hopeful smile on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s little face disappeared instantly, whispering with aint, ¡°That¡¯s so unromantic¡­¡± At that moment, the phone rang. She answered the phone, ¡°Who is this?¡± ¡°Baby, I¡¯ve been looking for you for so long; I didn¡¯t expect to find you on a talent show in the end.¡± Her whole body stiffened at the sound of the man¡¯s voice from the phone, herplexion turning a few shades uglier. At this moment, Mo Chen was squinting at her, scrutinizing the changes in her expression after she took the call. Qiao Ruoxin closed her eyes, ¡°Sorry, you¡¯ve got the wrong number.¡± Then she hung up the call and blocked the number. Mo Chen watched her, his voice deep, ¡°Who?¡± ¡°My suitor, saying he wants to apany me to watch the stars.¡± She picked up her ss and took a sip of lemon water. The man sitting opposite instantly darkened, ¡°Are you fucking tired of living, taking calls from another man right in front of me?¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked innocent,ughing amusedly, ¡°You¡¯re not apanying me to stargaze, so nobody else can?¡± Suddenly! The next second, Mo Chen abruptly stood up, striding towards her with an air of malevolence. Startled by his aggression, she couldn¡¯t help but shrink back, ¡°What are you doing?¡± The furious man red at her, grabbed her delicate wrist roughly, and yanked her to her feet. Qiao Ruoxin grabbed her bag, filled with terror, ¡°Mo Chen! You¡¯re not going to hit me, are you?¡± After all, Mr. Mo had just gotten physical with a woman that day. Yet her natural, genuine reaction made Mo Chen¡¯s face color with embarrassment, obviously stung. He clenched Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s wrist as if he intended to crush it. ¡°Stargazing! I¡¯ll fucking take you stargazing! Don¡¯t just talk about stars; even if it¡¯s aliens, they can only be watched with me!¡± Mo Chen forcefully pulled her away from there. She followed behind him, unable to refrain from a light chuckle. This damn cute man. Just stargaze if you¡¯re going to stargaze, what¡¯s with all the shouting? Looking at his tall silhouette, and the arms revealed by the rolled-up sleeves of his shirt, adorned with a silver wristwatch. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but sigh, truly a burst of hormones. ¡­ An hourter. Mo Chen parked his car in the suburbs, leaned on the front hood with a cigarette between his lips, the smoke swirling around. Meanwhile, Qiao Ruoxin sat on the hood, looking up at the starry sky. ¡°How can you be so unromantic, you came here to smoke when I asked you toe to stargaze?¡± The man nced at her from the corner of his eye, ¡°How much more romantic do you want me to be? Pick the stars for you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Damn man! I have to forgive him a hundred times a minute just to keep the conversation going! Qiao Ruoxin suddenly said, ¡°Mo Chen, big brother, give me a piggyback.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes fixated on her, his tone tinged with disdain, ¡°As unsophisticated as a country bumpkin.¡± A lethal blow to the soul! She was infuriated intoughter! Someone, take this damn man out and shoot him! ¡°How about I carry you then?¡± She barely suppressed the rage in her body, really wanting to bite him to death. The man arched an eyebrow slightly, a touch of satisfaction in his eyes, ¡°That would be eptable.¡± Chapter 62 - 62 62 Shes Carrying Mo Chen on Her Back ?Chapter 62: Chapter 62: She¡¯s Carrying Mo Chen on Her Back Chapter 62: Chapter 62: She¡¯s Carrying Mo Chen on Her Back Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but twitch the corner of her mouth. Not bad??? Is this even a man? Mo Chen seemed to be in good spirits, he put out his cigarette and stood up, his towering figure straightening. ¡°Come on,¡± he said. ¡°Come on, what?¡± She was baffled and hadn¡¯t caught on yet. In a serious tone, the man spoke, ¡°Weren¡¯t you going to carry me? Come on, then.¡± !!! Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened like a startled little deer. ¡°Mo the Great, have you no shame? Asking a woman to carry you?¡± Unexpectedly, Mo Chen used one hand to sp her slender waist and lifted her off the ground. His shameless reply was, ¡°What do men need a face for?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Oh well, considering his emotional breakdown today, she might as well indulge him. Qiao Ruoxin moved her body a bit and then stood with her back to Mo Chen, ¡°Get on!¡± A smile yed on the man¡¯s lips, and just by getting close to her, hisrge frame enveloped herpletely. He wrapped his arms around Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s thin, delicate frame, his body weight only half pressing on her. Qiao Ruoxin instantly felt unsteady, as if bearing an unbearable weight of life! She clung to the man¡¯s arms and was already out of breath, ¡°Mo Chen! Why are you so heavy¡­¡± She had previously thought this damn man had thinned. It seems that no matter how thin a man gets, he can still easily crush a woman. In Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes flickered a mischievous indulgence, and his voice wasnguid and sexy: ¡°Now I understand why women like being carried by men; it¡¯s quitefortable.¡± Damn! He was enjoying this? Only after carrying this damn man on her back did Qiao Ruoxin realize what ¡°every step is hard¡± truly meant! She took a small, difficult step forward, feeling ayer of fine sweat forming on her forehead. In truth, saying she was carrying Mo Chen was nothing more than him pressing his body weight onto her. They could only move forward with him walking on his own. But he was just enjoying the feeling of teasing Qiao Ruoxin. Very cool! Qiao Ruoxin frowned, enduring the man¡¯s weight on her back, and said through gritted teeth, ¡°Can¡­ can we stop now? I can¡¯t take much more.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s chin rested on her frail shoulder, ¡°Little Ghost, hang in there, let¡¯s keep going for half an hour.¡± What the hell??? ¡°Half an hour? You might as well kill me!¡± In half an hour, she¡¯d probably be spitting blood. Suddenly, a low and eerie voice whispered in her ear, ¡°Look at twelve o¡¯clock, there seems to be a white shadow drifting by.¡± Qiao Ruoxin instantly turned deathly pale, looking up in terror, but there was nothing. This was a deste wilderness, shrouded in pitch ck, a chilling and horrifying atmosphere. ¡°Ah! There¡¯s a ghost!¡± She screamed and turned to fling herself into the man¡¯s arms, clinging tightly to his body. Then, she heard the man¡¯s sinisterugh overhead, full of mockery¡­ Qiao Ruoxin was deathly afraid of ghosts, she couldn¡¯t even watch horror movies! She realized then that this damn man was just teasing her! She pushed away his towering figure, ¡°Mo Chen! I was kindly carrying you to cheer you up, and you¡¯re messing with me? Go to hell!¡± Qiao Ruoxin turned and stalked away angrily. From behind her came the man¡¯snguid and sexy voice, ¡°Do you still think that stargazing is romantic?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Damn man!!! He wrecked her youthful romantic fantasy! She continued on towards the car, fuming and unwilling to engage with him. Mo Chen¡¯s long legs quickly brought him in front of her, and he leaned down slightly, ¡°Get on, let the boss show you what it really means to carry someone.¡± She let out a proud huff, but her body honestly leaned onto his back, wrapping her arms around his neck. The next moment, she was lifted off the ground. For Mo Chen, carrying her was a piece of cake. She leaned on the man¡¯s broad shoulders and gently blew into his ear, ¡°It¡¯s indeed more pleasant to the eye when a man carries a woman.¡± That tender breath made Mo Chen¡¯s strong body stiffen for a second. ¡°Fuck¡­ Qiao Ruoxin, behave yourself!¡± Chapter 63 - 63 63 How could I be unclear ?Chapter 63: Chapter 63: How could I be unclear? Chapter 63: Chapter 63: How could I be unclear? Qiao Ruoxin smiled gently, her slender fingers ying with the man¡¯s earlobe, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, your earlobe is so thick, truly a sign of wealth.¡± The man furrowed his brows, his lips tightly pressed. His earlobe felt as if it was being gently scratched by the paw of a little kitten, itchy yetfortable. ¡°Little Ghost, stop it.¡± His voice was so hoarse, it had reached an ultimate low. But Qiao Ruoxin, stirred by mischief, intentionally brought her lips close to Mo Chen¡¯s ear and whispered, ¡°The next episode of ¡®Idol 101¡¯ will broadcast my first performance, you must watch it~ I wore a very sexy ck dress, and my figure is really good.¡± Unexpectedly, Mo Chen poured cold water over her enthusiasm. ¡°You think I¡¯m not aware of your figure? I¡¯ve experienced it firsthand.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Her smile gradually faded¡­ ¡­ and a touch of crimson coloured her pale cheeks, her mind involuntarily recalling her first time. Actually, it was really awkward back then¡­ Seeing her silent for a long time, Mo Chen let out a doting chuckle, ¡°Little Ghost, what are you reminiscing about?¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Qiao Ruoxin came back to her senses, embarrassed and flustered, ¡°No¡­ nothing, I¡¯m thinking, let¡¯s go back.¡± The man teased her on purpose, ¡°I know what you¡¯re thinking.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not!¡± she immediately contradicted, clearly feeling guilty. Mo Chen returned to the car, lifted her onto the front hood, and turned to look at her blushing cheeks. His long fingers gripped her chin, his voice deep, ¡°Still say you¡¯re not? What¡¯s with the blushing?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not!!!¡± She vehemently denied, raising her voice. Mo Chen was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled, ¡°So fierce?¡± He felt that Little Ghost¡¯s temper was starting to resemble his. She snorted with feigned arrogance, ¡°I learned it from you!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s brows knit tighter, the pressure on her chin increasing slightly, ¡°You shouldn¡¯t learn this, okay?¡± ¡°So you do know your bad temper isn¡¯t good. I thought you were proud of it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± At that moment, the phone began to vibrate. He took out his phone for a nce, the screen disyed two words: Lin Xi. Qiao Ruoxin, of course, saw it too, and in an instant, her heart plummeted to the abyss. The flight attendant who flew international routes? The Lin Xi who could sit down and have a proper chat with Mo Chen? The light and pleasant atmosphere gradually vanished, bing somewhat stiff. Mo Chen answered the phone, and whatever was said on the other end, his expression turned a few shades uglier. ¡°I¡¯ll be right there.¡± Then he hung up the phone. The man picked her up from the ground, his voice deep, ¡°Let¡¯s go back, I have an emergency.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s gaze dimmed, obediently returning to the passenger seat. Then, Mo Chen drove away from the suburbs, almost at racing speed. Was it so urgent? Just for that flight attendant? Her heart ached fiercely; was that flight attendant also that important in Mo Chen¡¯s heart? What was originally an hour¡¯s drive, the man aplished in forty minutes, delivering her to the Jiang Mansion Number One. ¡°Go back to sleep,¡± Mo Chen said to her beside him, using amanding tone. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s suppressed emotions finally copsed. Her cold little hand grabbed onto the man¡¯s arm, her voice soft and pitiful, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, don¡¯t go¡­¡± Who would want their man to go to another woman in the middle of the night? But Mo Chen furrowed his brows, looking down at her hand, ¡°Why is your hand so cold?¡± The temperature was indeed lower in the suburbs. Chapter 64 - 64 64 Mo Chen Will Never Let Her Down ?Chapter 64: Chapter 64: Mo Chen Will Never Let Her Down Chapter 64: Chapter 64: Mo Chen Will Never Let Her Down The moment women fear the most is probably this one. The man they love most abandons them, to find another woman. Qiao Ruoxin felt her heartbeat elerating, almost leaping out of her chest. At this moment, her eyes were pitiful, staring fixedly at Mo Chen. ¡°Little Ghost, I wille back, I really have something, okay?¡± His tone was no longer so cold, it softened a bit. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes immediately filled with mist, as if a fishbone were stuck in her throat. Herposure shattered. Tears burst forth as she shouted angrily, ¡°Is she dying! Why must she find you in the middle of the night! Are you going to collect her corpse!¡± Such bitter and harshnguage¡­ She didn¡¯t want to be like this, but she couldn¡¯t control her jealousy. Sure enough, Mo Chen got angry and said sternly, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Watch yournguage!¡± Seeing the continuous tears of this Little Ghost, his eyes darkened. Qiao Ruoxin, through tear-blurred eyes, watched him for a minute, then let go of his arm, turned around, opened the car door, and stepped out. The man sighed deeply and called his bodyguard, Xiaowu. The call connected, and Xiaowu¡¯s voice came through, ¡°Boss Mo, what are your orders?¡± ¡°Go to the hospital and check on Lin Xi, she was in a car ident.¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯m on it!¡± Beep¡­ Beep¡­ Mo Chen nced at Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s despairing back. Two years ago, he had felt such despair. He watched helplessly as Qiao Ruoxin supported another man, walking past him without even a nce, her tears streaming. Desperate to the point of suffocation. It was a feeling worse than death, even more painful than a thousand arrows piercing the heart. He opened the car door and with long strides reached behind Qiao Ruoxin, wrapping his arms around her frail and slender body. Qiao Ruoxin stiffened, her eyes full of shock behind the mist. Then, the man¡¯s deep and angry voice sounded in her ear, ¡°You¡¯re just a heartless little brat! I will never be as cruel to you as you are to me!¡± He¡­ he decided to stay? Not going to see the flight attendant? ¡°Mo Chen, brother¡­¡± ¡°Damn it! Shut up! Don¡¯t call me!¡± But Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips revealed a faint smile. Mo Chen would never let her down. She slowly turned and embraced the man¡¯s body, took the initiative to stand on tiptoes, and kissed his lips. But the man remained unmoved, standing expressionless, letting the Little Ghost take the initiative to kiss him, to seduce him. After a long kiss without any response from him, it was really awkward¡­ Qiao Ruoxin stood up straight and looked at him with aggrieved eyes, ¡°Are you a wooden man? You have no reaction at all.¡± Mo Chen snorted contemptuously, giving a cold, scornfulugh, ¡°Do you think it¡¯s all right to just kiss randomly like this?¡± She was slightly taken aback, ¡°Then what¡­ what do you want?¡± The next second. The man directly picked her up by the waist, and the Qiao Ruoxin in his arms instinctively hugged his neck. ¡°Tonight you sleep with me.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened, staring at the man¡¯s perfect side profile, and couldn¡¯t help but mutter softly, ¡°But you can¡¯t touch women again.¡± The color of the man¡¯s face darkened a bit, the force on her slender waist grew a bit stronger. A sudden burst of irritability, ¡°Damn it, I just want to inly sleep with you! Is that not okay!¡± She instantly cowered¡­ ¡°Okay¡­¡± The truth is, Boss Mo could be really scary when he was furious, his aura too intimidating. Mo Chen carried her all the way up the stairs, returning to his master bedroom. The man set her down on the bed, ¡°I¡¯m going to take a shower.¡± Then, he turned and walked toward the bathroom. Chapter 65 - 65 65 Just Want to Get Closer to You ?Chapter 65: Chapter 65: Just Want to Get Closer to You Chapter 65: Chapter 65: Just Want to Get Closer to You Late at night. The bedroom is shrouded in darkness. On the soft, cottony bed lie two people, as if an ocean is between them. A sapphire blueforter covers Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s chest, and she turns her face to look at Mo Chen beside her, pouting slightly. Bastard man¡­ Keeping such a distance from her, is he afraid she¡¯ll molest him? She quietly creeps towards Mo Chen, inching closer and closer. In the darkness, the man¡¯s indifferent voice rings out, ¡°Don¡¯t move.¡± Qiao Ruoxin immediately stops shifting, holding her breath. She nces at the man drawing ever nearer and says softly, ¡°Mo Chen brother, why are you so far away from me?¡± ¡°And what are you trying to do by getting so close?¡± Uh¡­ Unable to restrain herself, Qiao Ruoxin chuckles softly, ¡°Nothing, I just want to be closer to you. Is that not okay?¡± No sooner had her words fallen than she snuggled up and hugged the man¡¯s arm. A refreshing, subtle fragrance invades the man¡¯s nostrils, bewitching him. Mo Chen¡¯s sexy Adam¡¯s apple bobs, his arm embraced tightly by this Little Ghost, that soft sensation. Fuck¡­ It¡¯s damn fatal! Suddenly! The man turns over and pulls her into his arms, with a firm grip, as if kneading into his bones and blood. His deep, husky voice slowly rises by her ear, ¡°Little Ghost, stop fidgeting, it¡¯s distressing me.¡± Qiao Ruoxin responds, ¡°Mhm, let¡¯s sleep.¡± She breathes in the distinct scent belonging to Lord Mo, a light mint aroma, very refreshing. Closing her eyes, a beautiful curve forms on her lips. She remembered thest time she shared a bed with him was two years ago. Back then, Mo Chen was involved in a research project and hadn¡¯t seen her for a month. Barely waiting for his return, he only slept with her for one whole night before getting tangled up in his busyness again. She was so annoyed that she entertained thoughts of breaking up. However, it was during that time, in the cold winter, Mo Chen waited for her in the car the entire night. At six in the morning, he saw her being sent home by her stepfather¡¯s son, then erupted like a volcano, getting into a fight. Qiao Ruoxin had never seen him so angry before, with a murderous aura, beating someone to near death, blood everywhere. If she hadn¡¯t intervened, Mo Chen might have been guilty of manughter. ¡­ The next day, early morning. Qiao Ruoxin opens her eyes, still heavy with sleep, and reaches for the spot beside her. It¡¯s ice cold¡­ She suddenly opens her eyes wide, the man¡¯s figure is already gone from her side. Getting out of bed, she puts on the robe hanging nearby and heads downstairs, where she finds the housekeeper cleaning. ¡°Miss Qiao, you¡¯re awake. Would you like some breakfast?¡± the housekeeper asks proactively. However, Qiao Ruoxin asks, ¡°Where is Mo Chen? When did he leave?¡± ¡°Master Mo left at seven o¡¯clock. He instructed me to wake you up for breakfast at eight-thirty.¡± A tightness grips her heart. Last night, because of her antics, Mo Chen didn¡¯t go to find the flight attendant. So, did he go to see that Lin Xi so early this morning? At this thought, difort sweeps over her body, and anger rises to her head. Qiao Ruoxin looks at the housekeeper, ¡°How long have you been working here?¡± ¡°A year and a half.¡± She frowns, unable to hold back her query, ¡°Do you know if Mo Chen knows a flight attendant? Named Lin Xi, has he ever brought that flight attendant home?¡± The housekeeper thinks for a moment and answers, ¡°A flight attendant? Are you talking about Miss Lin Xi?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s heart skips a beat. Even the housekeeper knows Lin Xi? Has she already been here? ¡°It is Lin Xi. What is their rtionship? Does Mo Chen like her?¡± Her heart feels anxious¡ªshe wants to know, yet fears knowing. ¡°It shouldn¡¯t be anything. She¡¯s never been here, but once Master Mo left his phone at home, and Miss Lin Xi called all day long. I picked up and that¡¯s how I know her.¡± Hearing this, the stone hanging in her heart finally drops to the ground. Chapter 66 - 66 66 Mo Chen Hits Someone Again Tops the ?Chapter 66: Chapter 66: #Mo Chen Hits Someone Again# Tops the Trending Searches Chapter 66: Chapter 66: #Mo Chen Hits Someone Again# Tops the Trending Searches Hospital, VIP ward. Lin Xiy on the hospital bed with a piece of gauze on her forehead, herplexion somewhat pale. ¡°I¡¯m really sorry aboutst night. I was unconscious then, and they probably called you because you were thest person I talked to,¡± she said. Mo Chen, dressed in a perfectly tailored ck suit, sat in a chair. His aura was noble yet indifferent, and his handsome features were captivating. ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± Lin Xi looked at him, ¡°Xiaowu camest night, were you very busy?¡± The man replied indifferently, ¡°Yeah, something came upst minute, I couldn¡¯t get away.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± At that moment, a nurse pushed open the door of the ward and came in, changing to a new IV bag. Thinking Mo Chen was Lin Xi¡¯s boyfriend, the nurse cautioned, ¡°You¡¯re her boyfriend, right? She can¡¯t eat anything during the day today, but she can have porridge tonight¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m not,¡± Mo Chen answered coldly, without a moment¡¯s hesitation. The nurse looked up at him and was genuinely stunned by his dark eyes and striking appearance. Lin Xi quickly said, ¡°Nurse, you¡¯ve misunderstood, he¡¯s not my boyfriend.¡± The nurse apologized awkwardly, ¡°Sorry,¡± and then turned and left. Mo Chen lifted his wrist, nced at the time, and said in a deep voice, ¡°Xiaowu will stay here, I have to go.¡± ¡°Okay, goodbye.¡± As he reached the door, at the instant he was about to open it, his mobile phone vibrated. He took a quick nce at his phone and froze in his tracks, rage igniting in his eyes. Thetest Weibo hot search popped up: [Mo Chen has hit someone again!] The next second, the phone was violently thrown to the ground, the screen instantly shattered. Lin Xi on the hospital bed was startled, holding her breath as she watched his towering, furious figure. ¡­ #Mo Chen Has Hit Someone Again# shot to number one on the trending search, boom! The topic¡¯s views directly skyrocketed to two hundred million. Marketing ounts with a unified script said, [The son of Asia¡¯s wealthiest, ¡°Master¡± Mo Chen, has hit someone again! And again, it¡¯s a woman! Said to be an intern secretary at Hengzhong Group, does Mo Cheng have a mental disorder or a character defect?] The post was also apanied by a photo of the female secretary with eyes reddened from crying and a vicious footprint on her blouse. Thements section exploded! [Holy shit, how has Mo Chen hit someone again,st time it was the scum of the capital, this time an intern secretary?] [Does Mo Chen really have character issues, why does he resort to hitting people at the drop of a hat, and it¡¯s a woman this time, tantly kicking her chest!] [I really can¡¯t support him on this one, what kind of man hits women!] [Suddenly I remember thest time he pushed Qiao Ruoxin in that video, isn¡¯t Mo Chen¡¯s character too despicable?] [To actually raise his hand against a woman! That¡¯s just low! This is practically a sign of domestic violence tendencies! Qiao Ruoxin better stay away from him!] [Looking at the footprint on the secretary¡¯s blouse in the photo, it¡¯s so harsh, clearly, he didn¡¯t kick lightly!] [I didn¡¯t expect Mo Chen to be a scumbag? What¡¯s gotten into himtely, constantly hitting people and trending? Was he just pretending to be low-key before?] [Thinking about how his dad has been sitting tight on the position of Asia¡¯s richest man for so many years now, this little brat is so full of himself, acting like the Crown Prince.] ¡­ In the hospital room. Jian Chen, the capital¡¯s trash, looked at his phone andughed unrestrainedly, his face glowing with schadenfreude. ¡°You little bastard, you just haven¡¯t been beaten by society yet! Enjoy the taste of inte violence now,¡± he said. Originally, he intended for the female secretary to seduce Mo Chen to create a scandal of Mo Chen assaulting the secretary. Unexpectedly, this little brat actually hit someone, directly delivering the leverage into his hands. Seeing Mo Chen being cursed and mocked byizens, Jian Chen was feeling one thing: exhrated! Chapter 67 - 67 67 Give You Five Minutes ?Chapter 67: Chapter 67: Give You Five Minutes Chapter 67: Chapter 67: Give You Five Minutes Hengzhong Group. Ding-dong, the elevator doors opened slowly. Qiao Ruoxin walked out, her delicate and beautiful face hidden behind a pair of cool ck sunsses, concealing most of her visage. She had returned to the 16th floor to find that intern secretary. ¡°No need for nonsense, what did that trash from the capital use to lure you into doing this? Or did they threaten you?¡± The female secretary was panicked: ¡°I don¡¯t understand what you¡¯re talking about.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips, rosy and moist, parted slowly: ¡°Did they bribe you with money? Or did they take photos of you undressed? Or maybe¡­ they kidnapped a family member?¡± The secretary gaped, blurting out unconsciously: ¡°How did you know?¡± She smiled faintly: ¡°That¡¯s as smart as the trash from the capital gets. What brilliant scheme could you expect from him?¡± ¡°Miss Qiao, can you really help me? He¡¯s kidnapped my brother! My brother is autistic! I¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin sighed softly: ¡°I can help you rescue your brother, but you must help clear Mo Chen¡¯s name. Do you think you can talk about happiness if you ruin his life? He¡¯s far more fearsome than the trash from the capital.¡± The secretary turned as white as a sheet: ¡°I didn¡¯t want to, it was Jian Chen who forced me!¡± ¡°I know, I know, I¡¯m going to save your brother now, don¡¯t worry.¡± Qiao Ruoxin patted the female secretary¡¯s shoulder and then turned to leave. Just as she was turning, she saw a tall and imposing figure standing before her. Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was tense as he stood in front of her, letting out a cold chuckle: ¡°You¡¯re a step ahead of me.¡± She brushed past the man: ¡°Time waits for no one, I¡¯m leaving first.¡± Her wrist was suddenly gripped. The man¡¯s voice was filled with anger: ¡°You are not allowed to look for that trash!¡± Qiao Ruoxin raised her eyes to meet his handsome face: ¡°Then will youe with me?¡± ¡­ Outside the hospital, high-level ward. Mo Chen stood to the side, an unshakeable murderous aura clinging to him. He himself deliver Little Ghost to meet with that capital¡¯s trash? Qiao Ruoxin stepped forward and hugged the man¡¯s rigid body, even caressing his abs with her small paw: ¡°Brother Mo Chen, your abs are so impressive¡­¡± The man¡¯s expression darkened, watching her carefree demeanor, he barked furiously: ¡°Shut up!¡± She couldn¡¯t help butugh softly: ¡°You¡¯re right outside, what could go wrong?¡± Mo Chen closed his eyes, trying to suppress his anger, and said in a deep voice: ¡°You have five minutes.¡± ¡°Ah? Five minutes? That¡¯s too short, our kissesst longer than that,¡± she said innocently. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! I really want to kill you!¡± ¡°Then five minutes it is¡­¡± Even though time was tight, she¡¯d have to make it quick. Qiao Ruoxin pushed open the door to the ward and went inside. As she closed the door, Mo Chen¡¯s fists, hanging by his sides, clenched tightly, his knuckles cracking. In his dark eyes, a deep hatred was brewing. Standing outside this door, every second was torture. He felt he might not evenst five minutes. Mo Chen¡¯s breathing became erratic, and he began to suffer a headache, his long fingers pressing against his forehead as hisplexion turned slightly pale. In his mind, that video of a man and woman entwined kept surfacing. He never knew who the people in that video were. Why did it keep lingering in his mind? And why did he remember this disgusting, filthy scene? His jawline tensed, and a fineyer of cold sweat appeared on his forehead. Chapter 68 - 68 68 Maybe He Has Some Psychological Barrier ?Chapter 68: Chapter 68: Maybe He Has Some Psychological Barrier? Chapter 68: Chapter 68: Maybe He Has Some Psychological Barrier? In the high-end ward. Upon seeing Qiao Ruoxin, Jian Chen was shocked, unable to recover for a long time. ¡°Sister Qiao?¡± She walked to the bedside, revealing a sweet smile. ¡°Brother Jian Chen, that female secretary is your person, right?¡± ¡°Sister Qiao, you have really disappointed your brother. After all Mo Chen has done to you, you still think about getting back together with him?¡± Ruoxin sat in the chair, looking poised. ¡°Brother Jian Chen, I have a secret to tell you.¡± ¡°What secret? You¡¯ve had a crush on your brother for many years?¡± She shook her head. ¡°You¡¯ve directed your vendetta at the wrong person.¡± The smile on Jian Chen¡¯s face instantly turned into surprise. ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°That video that made you infamous throughout the inte, it was actually filmed by me.¡± Her delicate index finger pointed to herself, her lips curving into an elegant smile. Instantly, Jian Chen¡¯s face turned pale. Ruoxin continued, ¡°You¡¯d better release his brother soon, or before long, you¡¯ll be infamous throughout the inte again, and you¡¯ll even end up in jail.¡± ¡°You¡­ What do you want to do?¡± She had already stood up, smiling faintly. ¡°Don¡¯t believe me? Just try and see.¡± Her smile was clean and innocent, yet it sent chills down Jian Chen¡¯s spine. ¡­ Outside the ward. Exactly five minutester, the door opened. Qiao Ruoxin came out and immediately saw Mo Chen looking somewhat sickly. Her heart ached. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡± When Mo Chen saw here out, his deeply furrowed brows gradually smoothed out, and he said faintly, ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± He deliberately suppressed the difort on his handsome face. The next second! The tall body of the man fell backward heavily, hitting the ground with a dull thud, falling into aa. Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened in an instant, and tears welled up. In that moment, her heart seemed to skip a beat, the pain suffocating her. ¡­ Back in the ward. Mo Chen was in a feverisha. ¡°Doctor, why is he like this?¡± ¡°Mr. Mo¡¯s physical examination results are all normal. He¡¯s experiencing a physiological fever, which is due to mental stress. Could he be suffering from some kind of psychological trauma?¡± Psychological trauma¡­ Those words silenced Ruoxin. After the doctor left, Ruoxin sat on the chair, watching the man in aa. His face was pale, his eyebrows tightly furrowed, as if he was emotionally out of control even in his dreams. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, what exactly is your demon?¡± She really wanted to know, but Mo Chen would always brush her off, iming he had forgotten. Suddenly, the man began to talk in his sleep, his voice low and weak but filled with rage. ¡°Delete it! Delete the video!¡± ¡°Did you hear me! Delete the fucking video!¡± Ruoxin frowned, listening to his dream talk, her conviction deepening. Mo Chen¡¯s demon was this so-called video. But what exactly was this video??? As evening approached, Mo Chen woke up, his gaze immediately meeting Ruoxin, who had fallen asleep resting her head on her hand. The man reached out to touch her hair, which was warm and romantic to the touch. Ruoxin, groggy, opened her eyes and upon seeing him awake, brightened. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, you¡¯re awake!¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll get you a ss of water.¡± She got up to fetch him a cup of warm water, then helped him sit up and handed him the ss. Mo Chen took only a shallow sip before setting it aside. ¡°How long did I sleep?¡± ¡°Six hours.¡± His voice was low and hoarse, ¡°I fainted again?¡± Again? That word was heartrending. Ruoxin nodded. Hisplexion looked even worse. Actually, thest thing he wanted was for Ruoxin to see him in such a sorry state. Chapter 69 - 69 69 You Are Not Allowed to Like Someone Else ?Chapter 69: Chapter 69: You Are Not Allowed to Like Someone Else Chapter 69: Chapter 69: You Are Not Allowed to Like Someone Else Eight o¡¯clock in the evening. #MoChenRumoredAgain# topped the trending search list once more, explosive! The beaten female secretary released a video herself rifying that she faked everything, there was no assault, and even the shoe print was fabricated. This plot twist left the vast majority ofizens speechless. [What the hell is this! Are you sick? Why would you fabricate rumors that you were beaten by the son of Asia¡¯s richest man? Did you get your head caught in a door?] [Mo Chen is generous for not suing you, consider yourself lucky. Your career is over now, whichpany would dare to hire you?] [News nowadays just keeps turning and turning again. I don¡¯t even dare to voice my opinion anymore.] [Mo Chen was wronged! Those who insulted Mo Chen,e out and apologize!] [Sis, I¡¯m embarrassed for you to the point that I cringed so hard, I could scrape out a luxury vi from my toes!] [I¡¯m just¡­ lost for words. I support Mo Chen taking legal measures!] [Where is Mo Family¡¯s elite legal team? Get on it already! How can you let your Crown Prince be bullied like this?] [If Mo Chen really lets this woman off this time, he¡¯s really too generous! After this, whoever nders him with bad deeds, I won¡¯t believe it!] ¡­ In the car. Qiao Ruoxin sat in the passenger seat, scrolling through Weibo, asionally emitting delightfulughter. ¡°Mo Chen, brother, for helping you with this big favor, how are you going to thank me?¡± Mo Chen, who was driving, nced at her indifferently, ¡°What do you want?¡± Her eyes sparkled with anticipation, ¡°Hmm¡­ How about getting back together with me?¡± The man snorted derisively, casting a cold nce at her, ¡°You said break up, so we broke up. You say get back together, and we get back together, making me seem like the woman.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Just¡­ still the same jerk! He was a bit gentler while unconscious, but now awake, he was back to his old Mo Chen self. Just then, the phone vibrated. Mo Chen pressed the car¡¯s disy screen to answer the call. His father Mo Tian¡¯s voice came through, ¡°Mo Chen, the World Bank deputy director¡¯s daughter ising to the country next week for a private trip. You host her. If you like her, give it a chase. If you manage to win her over, you¡¯d be winning glory for the nation.¡± Qiao Ruoxin, sitting in the passenger seat, instantly widened her eyes and gazed at the man¡¯s profile. A trace of irritation appeared between Mo Chen¡¯s brows as he said in a deep voice, ¡°Dad, I¡¯m not interested, and I don¡¯t like her.¡± ¡°Fine, fine, I¡¯ll send you the contact detailster. Young rascal, let me tell you! Don¡¯t send someone to stand in for you. You must go yourself!¡± He responded nonchntly, ¡°Mm.¡± Beep¡­ beep¡­ The call ended. Qiao Ruoxin stared at the man¡¯s profile, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, until you and I resolve our situation, you¡¯re not allowed to like anyone else. Otherwise, I will bully them.¡± The man let out a scornful chuckle, ¡°The World Bank deputy director¡¯s daughter, go ahead and bully her if you dare.¡± She smiled lightly, ¡°I have you to back me up.¡± A pampering smile appeared at the corners of Mo Chen¡¯s mouth, and he burst outughing, ¡°Little Ghost, you know full well that I simply can¡¯t touch women, not even get close.¡± Qiao Ruoxin blinked and pondered for a moment, ¡°Hmm¡­ you¡¯re right, but liking them even just mentally is also not allowed!¡± This jerk really had such an exalted status and position. Standing at the pinnacle of Asia¡¯s circle of the wealthy, he had seen too many beauties. In fact, for Mo Chen to remain low-key in that position was already a feat. A regr person with all his possessions would probably have be unbearably arrogant by now. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s gaze drifted off as she stared at his profile. But the man suddenly grew irritable, ¡°Stop staring at me, damn it!¡± Because he felt out of control, with an urge to immediately stop the car and kiss her forcefully. Chapter 70 - 70 70 Mo Chen Youre a Beast ?Chapter 70: Chapter 70: Mo Chen, You¡¯re a Beast! Chapter 70: Chapter 70: Mo Chen, You¡¯re a Beast! Qiao Ruoxin was slightly startled and looked at him with a hint of grievance in her eyes, ¡°Why¡­¡± Suddenly! A sudden stop, parked at the roadside. Her body couldn¡¯t help but lean forward, a look of confusion on her face. Before she could react, she saw Mo Chen next to her impatiently unbuckling his seat belt, leaning toward her. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s thick and long eyshes trembled slightly. Then the man¡¯s lips kissed her forcefully and intensely, with a faint mint scent. Leaving her powerless to resist. ¡°Mmm!¡± Outside the windshield, people could still be seening and going! Qiao Ruoxin wanted to push him away, but how could she match the strength of a man who was 188 centimeters tall? ¡°Now you know why?¡± ¡°¡­¡± What¡¯s with this self-righteous tone of the dog of a man? Does he actually think he¡¯s in the right? Mo Chen stared into her clear eyes for three seconds, then kissed her again, reluctant to part, savoring her this time. Right at that moment¡­ Noises of someone tapping on the car window came from outside. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes were filled with panic as she pushed Mo Chen away with all her strength. The man didn¡¯t force her anymore, but returned to the driver¡¯s seat, a smile curling on his lips. Qiao Ruoxin rolled down the window to find a kind-looking old man. ¡°Grandpa, is there something wrong?¡± ¡°Youngdy, you can¡¯t park here or you¡¯ll be fined!¡± Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment, bing even more flustered after the old man¡¯sment. ¡°Sorry, sorry, we¡¯re leaving now, right away!¡± she said with an embarrassed face, wishing she could just hide in a crack in the ground! This damn man! It¡¯s all his fault! The car window slowly closed. Qiao Ruoxin turned and red furiously at that shameless man, ¡°Mo Chen, you¡¯re nothing but a beast!¡± However, Mo Chen simply chuckled, hisughter filled with pleasure. Looking at her slightly swollen lips, he felt a sense of satisfaction. Perhaps, he really was psychologically twisted. ¡­ Mo Chen drove her to the training camp, then left. At nine o¡¯clock in the evening, the third episode of ¡°Idol 101¡± officially aired, the first performance. In just half an hour, #QiaoRuoxinBehindTheScenes climbed to the second spot on the hot search list. And Mo Chen¡¯s Weibo ount, which he hadn¡¯t used in years, miraculously liked the post. The whole inte was abuzz! [OMG! Mo Chen actually liked Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s behind-the-scenes video! Are these two hinting at a reunion?] [She¡¯s getting more beautiful! How could Mo Chen not be moved!] [Honestly, Sister Qiao¡¯s first performance was stunning! Mortal Princess! Destined to debut at the center!] [Who designed that outfit for her! Come out and take credit! Have a chicken leg! That body is just too amazing! That spaghetti strap bodycon dress is so sexy!] [Mo Chen, stop holding back and openly watch your ex-girlfriend¡¯s show!] [Sister Qiao¡¯s face fits all the heroines of the romance novels I read! Hurry up and let her shoot an idol drama! I want to see her fall in love!] [Holy smokes, I¡¯m crying it¡¯s so beautiful! Watch it once a day to prevent premature love! I¡¯ll definitely marry someone like Sister Qiao in the future!] [I¡¯ve discovered a mind-blowing scoop! Mo Chen¡¯s Weibo ount only posts a photo of fireworks each year on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s birthday! Has he been in love with Sister Qiao all along? Moreover, Qiao Ruoxin said in the show that she likes watching fireworks.] [Damn, damn! I knew Mo Chen never posts on Weibo, but why does he only post a photo of fireworks each year? Could it be that the day is Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s birthday??] [Case closed, case closed! Mo Chen definitely still loves Qiao Ruoxin! I predict they¡¯ll definitely get back together, or else I¡¯ll eat poop live on stream!] [What about that video where he pushed away Qiao Ruoxin? Flirting or quarreling?] Chapter 71 - 71 71 Paranoid Dog Man ?Chapter 71: Chapter 71: Paranoid Dog Man Chapter 71: Chapter 71: Paranoid Dog Man Late at night. Qiao Ruoxiny in bed, scrolling through Mo Chen¡¯s Weibo. A nameless sorrow flitted through her eyes. This damn man, just like thements said, never posted on Weibo, but every year on her birthday, he¡¯d share a photo of fireworks. Suddenly, a thin mist formed in her eyes. When she was with Mo Chen, he would set off grand fireworks for her birthday every year. She hadn¡¯t expected that, even two years after they broke up, Mo Chen would continue to set off fireworks on her birthday. She thought of the brilliant fireworks bursting in the night sky, and imagined the man¡¯s tall figure standing there, awkward and forlorn¡­ What was Mo Chen thinking at that moment? Qiao Ruoxin muttered to herself softly, ¡°Obsessive jerk¡­¡± ¡­ The next day. In the dance studio. The program had reached the grouppetition stage. Qiao Ruoxin was in ss A, along with Kong Ling and Song Yingying. They were discussing who should take the C position for this performance. Song Yingying: ¡°It definitely should be Qiao Ruoxin, she¡¯s a natural C position.¡± The rest fell silent, exchanging nces. After all, who participating in the program didn¡¯t want to debut? Who didn¡¯t yearn for the C position? Normally timid, Kong Ling suddenly spoke up: ¡°This time¡­ can I take the C position?¡± Everyone was shocked. Qiao Ruoxinughed: ¡°Sure, if everyone agrees I have no objections. It¡¯s not like I own the spot.¡± Of course, the others agreed, as long as the C position wasn¡¯t Qiao Ruoxin, they still had hope. After a whole day of training, as evening approached and everyone had left, Qiao Ruoxin was still practicing. Song Yingying, exhausted, copsed on the floor and looked up at her: ¡°You¡¯re not even the C position anymore, why so serious?¡± She paused, catching her breath: ¡°Just because I¡¯m not the C position I don¡¯t need to practice? Wait for me ten more minutes.¡± Kong Ling, preparing to leave, overheard Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s words, fell silent for a few seconds, then left. ¡­ As Kong Ling reached the dormitory corridor, someone tapped her shoulder: ¡°Kong Ling, could you help me bring this practice outfit to Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s room?¡± ¡°Oh, sure.¡± Kong Ling took the clothes and smiled a little. Then, she headed towards Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s room. Completely unprepared, when she pushed the door open, Kong Ling let out a yelp: ¡°Ah!¡± She stared dumbfounded at a man sitting on the pink bed inside, the son of Asia¡¯s richest man, Mo Chen. Mo Chen looked up at the sound of the woman¡¯s scream, his brow furrowing in displeasure: ¡°Shut up!¡± ¡°I¡­ I¡¯m sorry¡­¡± The man nced at Kong Ling coldly and said in a deep voice: ¡°Qiao Ruoxin isn¡¯t here.¡± Kong Ling ced the clothes aside: ¡°I came to deliver these clothes for her.¡± Then, she turned to leave. But for some reason, in that moment, envy surged through her, and Kong Ling didn¡¯t understand why. In a shameless move, she turned to tell the man: ¡°Ruoxin is in the practice room, it might be another hour or two before she returns.¡± A dark cloud settled over Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face before he stood and left. As he passed Kong Ling, his voice was ice cold: ¡°Thanks.¡± Watching Mo Chen¡¯s retreating figure, Kong Ling felt her heart stir. Kong Ling covered her chest with her hand, unable to describe her feelings. Not knowing how long she stood there, Qiao Ruoxin appeared before her, waving a hand in front of her face: ¡°What are you spacing out about in my room?¡± Kong Ling snapped back to reality: ¡°Uh¡­ I brought you your clothes.¡± ¡°Oh, thanks.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I¡¯ll be going now.¡± Kong Ling didn¡¯t mention encountering Mo Chen at all. Chapter 72 - 72 72 But I Found I Seem to Like You More ?Chapter 72: Chapter 72: But I Found I Seem to Like You More Chapter 72: Chapter 72: But I Found I Seem to Like You More Qiao Ruoxin returned to her room, took a shower, and then walked onto the balcony to enjoy the breeze. Her phone rang. She went back into the room to grab her phone, then stepped onto the balcony to answer the call. ¡°Who¡¯s this?¡± ¡°How are you still acting like a child, thinking if you block my number, I can¡¯t call you?¡± Hearing that voice, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s entire being went on high alert, ¡°Are you sick? Why aren¡¯t you sticking to your Jiang Ruolin instead of calling me? She¡¯s got feelings for you now, doesn¡¯t she?¡± ¡°But I¡¯ve found I might like you more.¡± ¡°Get lost!¡± ¡°I saw your first performance; it was pretty good, so I voted for you with five million votes.¡± Qiao Ruoxin immediately hung up, not wanting to hear another word, and certainly not needing that lunatic¡¯s votes. ¡­ On the third day, in the afternoon. After the grouppetition recording ended, Qiao Ruoxin returned to her room to take a short nap before leaving. Unexpectedly, Lan Ke gave her a call. Shezily answered, ¡°Ake, what¡¯s up¡­¡± ¡°We¡¯re all at the Mo Family¡¯s golf course; hurry over! I feel like your crisis is upon us!¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes snapped open, instantly awake. ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you know? Mr. Mo is entertaining that World Bank deputy director¡¯s daughter. I keep seeing this woman edging closer to Mr. Mo, tsk tsk.¡± She sat up, ¡°I¡¯m on my way!¡± Damn it! Another one trying to steal her ex-boyfriend! Why were all her exes so damn attractive, drawing admirers wherever they went? ¡­ Two hourster. Mo Family golf course. When Qiao Ruoxin arrived, she saw everyone seated in a row, watching a handsome man and beautiful woman ying golf in the distance. Bai Junyan: ¡°Little sis, why¡¯d you take so long to get here? If you had been anyter, those two might as well have gotten married.¡± Lan Ke: ¡°How can you say that? Didn¡¯t you see Mr. Mo has been avoiding that woman the whole time?¡± Gu Mocheng: ¡°I feel like Ms. Jiang is putting on a show for us.¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°I finally have time to y golf today, and here Mr. Mo is neglecting us.¡± Lu Siheng: ¡°It¡¯s the old man¡¯s orders; it¡¯s his responsibility, too.¡± Qiao Ruoxin listened to their jeers and sarcasm, then followed their gazes. After seeing who that so-called Ms. Jiang was, her eyes widened in shock, utterly disbelief etched across her face. It¡¯s her??? The next second. Qiao Ruoxin stormed towards Mo Chen and Jiang Ruolin, fuming with anger. Ji Haochuan: ¡°No good, no good, Qiao¡¯s sister is inbat mode, her eyes full of murderous intent.¡± Gu Mocheng: ¡°It looks like we¡¯re in for a show today.¡± Bai Junyan: ¡°Go for it, stinky sis!¡± Lu Siheng: ¡°¡­¡± Lan Ke: ¡°Ruoxin, keep your cool, okay? This is the World Bank deputy director¡¯s daughter!¡± ¡­ Mo Chen was feeling irritable as he swung his club and sessfully holed the ball. Jiang Ruolin beside him let out a delightedugh, ¡°Mr. Mo is as amazing as ever.¡± The man gave her a cold nce, his handsome face tense. But then he saw Qiao Ruoxin approaching them. How did this Little Ghost end up here? Mo Chen frowned slightly, watching wide-eyed as Little Ghost stopped in front of him and asked in a deep voice, ¡°Why are you here?¡± ¡°Can¡¯t I be? I know Ms. Jiang Ruolin too, don¡¯t I? Why don¡¯t you take a break, I¡¯ll keep herpany for a game.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes remained fixed on Jiang Ruolin, and she took the golf club from the man¡¯s hands. A flicker of surprise passed through Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes, how did these two know each other? Chapter 73 - 73 73 Proving How Much Mo Chen Loves Her in One ?Chapter 73: Chapter 73: Proving How Much Mo Chen Loves Her in One Second Chapter 73: Chapter 73: Proving How Much Mo Chen Loves Her in One Second Jiang Ruolin¡¯s lips curved into a faint smile, as if challenging her. So in the time that followed, apetition unfolded between the two women. Qiao Ruoxin stood sideways, gracefully swinging the golf club and effortlessly sinking the ball into the hole. ¡°Ruoxin, you¡¯re amazing,¡± Jiang Ruolin said with a hypocritical smile. She turned to look at Jiang Ruolin, ¡°What are you doing here? Weren¡¯t you infatuated with your male confidant? Why aren¡¯t you busy dating him instead ofing here looking to be scolded?¡± ¡°He has already seen you on ¡®Idol 101.¡¯ I guess it won¡¯t be long before hees here looking for you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin let out a scornful coldugh, ¡°How useless can you get? Weren¡¯t you his goddess from childhood to adulthood? Now that you¡¯ve had a change of heart, he isn¡¯t moved?¡± With those words, Jiang Ruolin¡¯s expression darkened a few shades. ¡°People change, I guess. He doesn¡¯t seem to love me anymore.¡± ¡°Then you should try harder to make him fall in love with you! Stop letting hime and disgust me!¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes were filled with barely concealed revulsion when she mentioned that man. Jiang Ruolin: ¡°I really don¡¯t understand, you¡¯re just a stand-in, why did you rece me in his heart?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She snorted arrogantly, ¡°I¡¯m so much prettier than you, I¡¯m your stand-in? Miss Jiang, you have many good qualities, but you¡¯re perhaps a tad overconfident.¡± Jiang Ruolin wasn¡¯t angry, and she simply smiled lightly, ¡°I just want to see how much the son of Asia¡¯s richest man really loves you, is it worth taking such a big risk for?¡± She smiled softly, idly handling the golf club in her hand. ¡°I can prove it to you in one second, do you want to see?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be watching.¡± Suddenly! With a ¡°p,¡± Qiao Ruoxin struck Jiang Ruolin¡¯s face with a backhand. Jiang Ruolin¡¯s face twisted slightly to one side, her cheek swiftly swelling and stinging with pain. Yet she still calmly turned back to look at that beautiful and arrogant little sister, ¡°Even so, will Mo Chen still protect you?¡± Her tone was full of disbelief. Qiao Ruoxin: ¡°I¡¯ll be watching.¡± ¡­ In the distance. A group of people were shocked¡­ Bai Junyan: ¡°Damn! My pesky sister is so freaking cool!¡± Lan Ke: ¡°She has gone mad! Absolutely mad, definitely mad.¡± Gu Mocheng: ¡°Mo Chen, did you spoil this Little Ghost to be like this?¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°Awesome, awesome! Mo Chen, let¡¯s see how you wrap this up, what are you going to do?¡± Lu Siheng: ¡°She¡¯s got quite the jealous temper.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes were quickly invaded by shock upon witnessing this scene. ¡°Shit¡­¡± Then, he abruptly stood up and strode towards Qiao Ruoxin with long steps. Qiao Ruoxin and Jiang Ruolin both noticed the tall figure of the man approaching from the corner of their eyes. They were both waiting to see how Mo Chen would handle the situation. And sure enough. Mo Chen arrived in front of Qiao Ruoxin with rage in his step, roughly pulling her behind him, making it seem like she was the victim. His handsome face was taut, as he struggled to contain the anger within him, and nced at Jiang Ruolin¡¯s pped face, now somewhat swollen. ¡°Go have them put some ice on it,¡± he said, his attitude cool, his voice indifferent. After speaking, the man took Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s slender wrist and turned to leave. Just¡­ like that? So tantly biased? No lesson taught? Jiang Ruolin watched their retreating figures, her surprise mingling with a hint of envy. At that moment, Qiao Ruoxin turned back to nce at Jiang Ruolin, her eyes proud and bright. In the sunset, her smile was radiant, and at the same time, very blinding. Chapter 74 - 74 74 Fearing Id Scare You Away You Disappeared ?Chapter 74: Chapter 74: Fearing I¡¯d Scare You Away, You Disappeared for Another Two Years Chapter 74: Chapter 74: Fearing I¡¯d Scare You Away, You Disappeared for Another Two Years Ji Haochuan: ¡°Tsk tsk¡­ I fucking want to be Mo Chen¡¯s woman now, he spoils her too much. Even with such a huge mess, he doesn¡¯t say a few words.¡± Bai Junyan: ¡°The key point is, can Jiang Ruolin tolerate this grievance?¡± Lan Ke: ¡°I¡¯m really afraid she¡¯ll take revenge on Ruoxin.¡± Gu Mocheng: ¡°The courage Qiao Ruoxin has today is all thanks to Mo Chen¡¯s indulgence.¡± Lu Siheng: ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ In the resting room. Mo Chen pulled her into the resting room and roughly flung her onto the sofa. She slightly furrowed her brows, lying on the sofa, and looked up at the man¡¯s cold, frosty face. ¡°Mo Chen, big brother¡­¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Are you fucking asking for it!¡± Sitting on the sofa, her clear ck and white eyes stared at him: ¡°Are you angry? Then why didn¡¯t you lose your temper just now? You¡¯re lecturing me now, when no one can see.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He really did want to directly kill this ¡®Little Ghost¡¯. Mo Chen heavily sat on the single sofa nearby, his right arm propping on the armrest, long fingers with distinct joints resting on his forehead. He suppressed the raging fury inside him and closed his eyes. His handsome face revealed irritability and a trace of fatigue. Qiao Ruoxin watched him for a while before she got up and approached the man. Her gentle voice slowly spoke: ¡°Mo Chen, big brother, I was wrong¡­ ¡± The man opened his pitch-ck eyes, which were like ancient deep pools, trapping a struggling fierce beast within them. His deep voice said: ¡°Come here, sit on me.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s slender and straight legs straddled directly, sitting face-to-face on the man¡¯s midsection. ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen¡¯s expression darkened a few shades, his eyes swirling with undercurrents. ¡°I told you to sit sideways, not like this.¡± He met Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s beautiful eyes, wishing he could really kill her! Qiao Ruoxin blinked, with an innocent expression: ¡°Then you should have made it clear¡­¡± After speaking, she prepared to get up and sit again. The man¡¯s arm caught her slender waist: ¡°Fine, stay like this then.¡± Mo Chen gazed at her small face, one arm hugging her waist, the other hand holding her chin. ¡°Little Ghost, you mustn¡¯t casually hit people in the future, got it?¡± She obediently nodded her head: ¡°I know, my mistake.¡± Then, Qiao Ruoxin wrapped her slender arms around the man¡¯s body, resting her small chin on his shoulder. He embraced the woman in his arms, hisrge palm gently stroking the romantic long hair behind her. He had lived until now, and perhaps all his patience had been spent on Qiao Ruoxin. ¡°It¡¯s ugly for a woman to hit others,¡± the man¡¯s tone was full of disgust. Qiao Ruoxin acknowledged: ¡°I won¡¯t do it again.¡± Suddenly, he struck Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s upturned buttocks with a p, his tone harsh: ¡°Don¡¯t you dare learn my bad temper!¡± Qiao Ruoxinughed lightly: ¡°Mo Chen, you¡¯re aware of your own bad temper, huh.¡± ¡°Mmm¡­¡± The man¡¯s low voice lightly responded. ¡°Mo Chen, big brother, did I make you lose face?¡± Mo Chen snorted, letting out a disdainful cold chuckle: ¡°So you¡¯re aware?¡± She muttered softly: ¡°Then why didn¡¯t you scold me in front of Jiang Ruolin?¡± In truth, she wanted Mo Chen to admit he couldn¡¯t bear to do it. But the man was silent for a long while before he said in a deep voice: ¡°I was afraid that scolding you would drive you away, and you¡¯d vanish for another two years.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lush eyshes trembled, the slight smile on her lips stiffening. Her heart ached fiercely. ¡°I wouldn¡¯t, I¡¯ll never do it again,¡± she said, her voice weak with a suppressed sob. Mo Chen¡¯s gaze deepened, holding the soft body in his arms, and only in this moment did his irritability disappear. Chapter 75 - 75 75 Just Try Touching Her ?Chapter 75: Chapter 75: Just Try Touching Her! Chapter 75: Chapter 75: Just Try Touching Her! Jiang Ruolin used an ice pack on her cheek as she made her way to the lounge. She hadn¡¯t expected to witness such a doting scene. Qiao Ruoxin heard footsteps behind her and subconsciously stood up, leaving the man¡¯s embrace. Mo Chen¡¯s brows furrowed with a hint of displeasure. ¡°She pped me without any reason, I thought you would teach her a lesson, but it turns out you were cuddling in the lounge?¡± Jiang Ruolin¡¯s gaze was icy as she deliberately provoked a confrontation. The man¡¯s face turned grim, and he spoke in a deep voice, ¡°I don¡¯t get involved in women¡¯s affairs.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips curved into a slight smile as she sat down on the nearby sofa. ¡°Mo Chen, I heard Uncle Mo say that you¡¯re single now?¡± Mo Chen slowly lifted his gaze, his voice icy and chilling, ¡°What if I am?¡± ¡°Since you¡¯re single, you have no right to protect Qiao Ruoxin. I must return the p she gave me today!¡± After speaking, Jiang Ruolin threw away the ice pack and raised her arm, aiming a p at Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face. Suddenly! Mo Chen stood up angrily, grabbed Jiang Ruolin¡¯s wrist with such force that he nearly crushed her bones. The next second, his face contorted with disgust, he quickly let go of Jiang Ruolin¡¯s hand, feeling the urge to retch surging. Nevertheless, he suppressed the feeling of difort and roared, ¡°Try touching her and I¡¯ll kill you!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s face began to pale as he suddenly turned and left the lounge. Qiao Ruoxin watched his tall figure, her eyes dimming slightly, was he going to vomit again¡­ Jiang Ruolin copsed onto the sofa, surprised by Mo Chen¡¯s reaction just now. ¡°It seems he really loves you, so I can rest assured.¡± ¡°The fact that he didn¡¯t kick you is gentlemanly enough, you have to believe he could have done it,¡± Qiao Ruoxinughed helplessly. Jiang Ruolin straightened her clothes and stood up, ¡°Remember, this is your own choice, stay away from Simon in the future, even if Simon looks for you, you cannot look back.¡± She elegantly stood up, her smile cold and merciless, ¡°I only like Mo Chen.¡± With that, she left without looking back. Jiang Ruolin watched Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s proud figure walk away, experiencing a moment of disorientation. She had personally tested how much Mo Chen really loved Qiao Ruoxin, and she felt even more that Simon didn¡¯t deserve it. Simon had changed over the past month while searching for the missing Qiao Ruoxin, bing increasingly withdrawn and eerily quiet. ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin waited outside the restroom for a long time before she saw Mo Chene out with a sullen face. She immediately stepped forward and hugged the man¡¯s tall body, ¡°Brother Mo Chen¡­¡± Mo Chen looked as if he were immersed in darkness, his handsome face taut as he looked down at Qiao Ruoxin. His arms, stiff at his sides, lifted to embrace her, and he responded faintly, ¡°Hmm.¡± ¡°Actually, you didn¡¯t have to stop her, it would¡¯ve been like returning the p to her.¡± The man furrowed his brow slightly, his voice low and husky with a touch of displeasure, ¡°Are you fucking ming me for meddling?¡± Qiao Ruoxin shook her head, ¡°No, I just don¡¯t want you to feel so awful¡­¡± ¡°What you should be doing now is making it up to me.¡± Her face filled with confusion as she lifted her head, ¡°How do I make it up to you?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes locked onto hers, their gaze held for three seconds before he lowered his head and captured her lips, ¡°Just like this.¡± This was right outside the restroom, where anyone could pass by at any time! Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened like a startled fawn, ¡°Don¡¯t mess around, someone mighte by!¡± ¡°I¡¯ve cleared the area.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 76 - 76 76 This Scene is Called Heartbeat ?Chapter 76: Chapter 76: This Scene is Called Heartbeat Chapter 76: Chapter 76: This Scene is Called Heartbeat Xiaowu suddenly came over, his expression grave, ¡°Master Mo, Miss Jiang said she has something urgent and needs to go back earlier.¡± Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t feel surprised. Mo Chen had no particr reaction either, simply acknowledging with an indifferent, ¡°Hmm.¡± ¡°Shall we arrange a private ne to send Miss Jiang back now?¡± ¡°Go ahead.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Xiaowu turned and left. The man wrapped his arms around her slender waist and felt it, realizing it had gotten thinner. His eyes darkened, his tone full of disdain, ¡°Are you trying to kill yourself for some lousypetition? Training until midnight without sleeping?¡± A hint of surprise shed through Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes, ¡°How do you know?¡± The next second, she wrapped her arms around her upper body with extreme wariness, ¡°You wouldn¡¯t be perverted enough to have installed surveince in my room, would you?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s face had turned extremely ugly, hisrge palm couldn¡¯t help but pinch her slender waist, the force quite strong. ¡°You¡¯re hurting me¡­¡± The man¡¯s handsome face tensed, but the force in his hands eased slightly. His low voice carried a hint of hatred, ¡°I¡¯ve been to your room.¡± Qiao Ruoxin immediately recalled the night Kong Ling stood in her room, lost in a daze. ¡°Was there a girl who came to deliver clothes to me and saw you?¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± As expected¡­ But why didn¡¯t Kong Ling tell her that Mo Chen had been there? Forgot? Nevermind, it¡¯s not important. A cunning glint shed through Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes, her little ws reaching towards the man¡¯s chest, ¡°I remember you said that if you entered my room again you would be a dog. Why do you keep entering? Do you admit you¡¯re a dog, Master Mo?¡± The corners of her mouth revealed a sweet smile. Mo Chen grasped her mischievous little hands, his voice deep, ¡°If you must say so, then I guess I was looking for the little bitch.¡± The smile vanished from her face in an instant. Damn! This damn man! Who is he cursing! Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes, sparkling with anger, red at him, betraying a faint hint of coquettish anger. Even angered, the beauty remained stunning. ¡°I am not a little bitch!¡± The man let out a snicker, his long fingers deliberately messing up her hair, his voice low and gentle, ¡°Hmm, then I¡¯m not a dog either.¡± ¡°¡­¡± With feigned arrogance, Qiao Ruoxin huffed coldly, ¡°You are a dog! A dog of a man!¡± Mo Chen slightly narrowed his eyes, grasping her chin, ¡°Keep insulting me, and I¡¯ll strip off your clothes right here.¡± This Little Ghost curses so¡­ beautifully. So vivid and alluringly arrogant. The first time he saw the 12-year-old Qiao Ruoxin, she was ¡®bullying¡¯ a male ssmate. Wearing a dark teal pleated skirt, a pure white school uniform shirt, ck straight long hair, she was dazzling like a shining star. And this Little Ghost¡¯sughter was as pleasant as wind chimes, running past him, brushing shoulders. A faint youthful fragrance filled the nostrils. When he looked back, he only saw that slender figure running in the sunset, ck long hair flying in the wind and the skirt swaying gently. Like a richly colored oil painting, it was beautiful. That moment, was it what they called love at first sight¡­? ¡­ Memories snapped back to the present as he gazed at the delicate, beautiful face before him, his lips curving into an indulgent smile. Thinking back, he seemed to have fallen for Qiao Ruoxin the first time he saw her. A sense of guilt welled up within him. Qiao Ruoxin was so irritated sheughed, ¡°Mo Chen, you¡¯re getting more shameless by the day. Do you want everyone to admire my body?¡± This damn man couldn¡¯t possibly do it! The man frowned, his answering without hesitation, ¡°Don¡¯t want to.¡± Chapter 77 - 77 77 A Man Must Marry the Woman He Loves Most ?Chapter 77: Chapter 77: A Man Must Marry the Woman He Loves Most Chapter 77: Chapter 77: A Man Must Marry the Woman He Loves Most Qiao Ruoxin giggled softly, lowering her voice, ¡°Did you really clear the ce out?¡± The man raised his eyebrows slightly, ¡°Hmm?¡± She suddenly leaned in close, her ck and white eyes fixated on the man¡¯s handsome features. Whispering, ¡°If you cleared the ce, kissing would be allowed too.¡± Mo Chen couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud, ¡°So forward? Are you soliciting a kiss?¡± Qiao Ruoxin snorted, ¡°Kiss if you want, don¡¯t wait until it¡¯s toote.¡± After speaking, she turned to walk away, but suddenly Mo Chen grabbed her slender wrist, pulling her into his embrace. He bent down and kissed her. ¡°Mmph¡­ Mo Chen! You¡¯re a pervert! I took the initiative to let you kiss me, and you¡¯re still not satisfied. Do you only feel something when you force me?¡± Sometimes she really thought that Mo Chen had a masochistic streak. The man¡¯srge hand clutched her head, his voice hoarse to the extreme, ¡°Lately, I also feel like I might have developed a taste for perversion.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened, her moist eyes looking at him, ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Each day more than thest, I want to kill you, torment you, make you cry,¡± his tone was nonchnt, yet frightening. She stiffened, ¡°Big brother Mo Chen, maybe we should see a psychologist¡­¡± Mo Chen snorted disdainfully, ¡°No.¡± ¡°What if you really lose control and kill me?¡± ¡°Scared now? Weren¡¯t you acting all tough just a moment ago?¡± the corner of the man¡¯s mouth curled up. Qiao Ruoxin: ¡°¡­¡± Instantly, she tilted her chin up proudly, ¡°Not scared, I bet you wouldn¡¯t dare kill me.¡± Mo Chen let out a disdainful sneer. What he hated most was Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s certainty. She did as she pleased, banking on the fact that he loved her. And yet he had no clue what this ¡®Little Ghost¡¯ was really thinking in her heart! His dark eyes stared at her little face, a surge of resentment welling up within them. Then he brutally bit and tormented her lips. ¡°Ow!¡± Qiao Ruoxin pushed him away, if he kept biting like this, she¡¯d bleed¡ªand she still had to record a show! But the man lost control in an instant, his eyes darkening as he pressed Qiao Ruoxin against the cool wall, forcefully kissing her lips. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s struggles were futile as she felt herself being slowly consumed by darkness. Suddenly! A phone vibration came to her rescue. Mo Chen finally let her go, looking at her swollen lips, he seemed somewhat calmer. He took out his phone to answer, ¡°Dad, what¡¯s up.¡± ¡°I¡¯m back in the country,e to my office this afternoon.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Beep¡­ Beep¡­ After hanging up, Mo Chen looked at her gasping against the wall, a trace of fear in his eyes. He reached out and touched her head, speaking gravely, ¡°Go back and wait for me.¡± ¡°Okay, I got it.¡± Then, she watched as Mo Chen walked away towards the end of the corridor. That damn man really could be terrifying when he lost control. The bodyguard immediately approached, speaking coldly, ¡°Miss Qiao, the Boss asked us to escort you back to Jiang Mansion Number One.¡± ¡­ Hengzhong Group. Mo Chen entered his father Mo Tian¡¯s office. The group¡¯s rules were strict; even for father and son,pliance was necessary. ¡°Sit.¡± Mo Tian sat behind the desk, looking at his son with a smile. Mo Chen sat on the chair across the desk, ¡°What did you want to see me about?¡± ¡°You rascal, congrattions. You¡¯re about to join our board of directors, and you¡¯re taking on the CEO role too, right? After Bai Junyan moves to headquarters, he can handle it.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Mo Tian said, ¡°I¡¯ve seen you and your ex-girlfriend in the headlines a lottely. Are you still hung up on her?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°If you still like her, go after her. A man¡¯s happiness is most important, or how else can he handle business?¡± Mo Tian leaned back in his chair and spoke slowly. Mo Chen responded indifferently, ¡°I know what I¡¯m doing.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good. Let me tell you, a man must marry the woman he loves most; otherwise, he won¡¯t be sessful in business, you understand?¡± ¡°¡­¡± He thought about leaving. Chapter 78 - 78 78 Who Misses You Wishful Thinking ?Chapter 78: Chapter 78: Who Misses You? Wishful Thinking Chapter 78: Chapter 78: Who Misses You? Wishful Thinking Evening. When Mo Chen returned to Jiang Mansion No. 1 and opened the door, a soft body immediately threw itself into his arms. He took a step back from the impact and instinctively hugged her. Qiao Ruoxin looked up at him, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, you¡¯re finally back, I¡¯ve been waiting for you for so long.¡± The man chuckled softly as he looked down at her, his voice deep and doting, ¡°If you¡¯re tired, sleep. Why wait for me?¡± Qiao Ruoxin pouted, ¡°So you mean you don¡¯t want to eat the dinner that I cooked for you personally?¡± Saying this, she stepped out of his embrace and said lightly, ¡°Alright then, I¡¯ll just throw it away.¡± Mo Chen pulled her back into his arms, holding her chin, ¡°There¡¯s such a good thing?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She really was masochistic. She pulled Mo Chen towards the dining room. Entering the dining room, he immediately noticed the beautifully presented dishes on the table, which clearly took quite a bit of time to prepare. ¡°How about it? I spent three hours on it.¡± Her face was full of a look seeking praise, extremely cute. Mo Chen pulled out a chair and sat down. He picked up his chopsticks, took a crystal shrimp dumpling, and tasted it. He nced at Qiao Ruoxin, ¡°Not bad.¡± ¡°There¡¯s also this c chicken wing, that purple sweet potato rice cake is also delicious.¡± The man narrowed his eyes slightly, scrutinizing her gaze, and spoke solemnly, ¡°Is there something you want to tell me?¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled lightly, ¡°The show team notified me that we¡¯ll be recording continuously for seven days; I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll miss me too much.¡± Mo Chen snorted disdainfully, ¡°Who misses you? Don¡¯t tter yourself.¡± She stared at him for three seconds and scoffed coldly, ¡°That¡¯s what you said! If you enter my room again in the middle of the night, then you really are a dog! No, you¡¯re a mastiff!¡± ¡°¡­¡± The stakes were a bit high. ¡°Dare to bet?¡± she teased, deliberately raising her delicate little chin. Coldness flickered in Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes as he said in a deep voice, ¡°It¡¯s a bet.¡± Just seven days, he could endure it until it was over. Qiao Ruoxinughed out, ¡°Good! If you lose, then you have to imitate a mastiff¡¯s bark.¡± The man¡¯s eyes darkened, his jawline became taut, and he let out a disdainful snort, ¡°What if you lose?¡± ¡°If I lose? You say what to do.¡± Because she never considered that she would lose. It wasn¡¯t that she was overly confident, but because Mo Chen¡¯s emotions were too out of control. Mo Chen narrowed his eyes, his long finger gently tapped her little upturned nose, and he chuckled lowly, ¡°If you lose, you will cry for me, until I¡¯m satisfied.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened incredulously. This bastard really was¡­ twisted! ¡°You like watching me cry?¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± ¡°You pervert!¡± ¡°Say that again?¡± The man¡¯s tone was full of threat. Instantly, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face broke into a sweet smile, looking all grinny, ¡°I mean, Brother Mo Chen really is unique. Such a high IQ genius has quite the exotic thought process.¡± The man picked up a piece of purple sweet potato rice cake and tasted it, ¡°Keep on praising.¡± ??? Bastard! ¡°Brother Mo Chen, hurry and eat. After you finish, watch a movie with me! I haven¡¯t watched one in a long time!¡± Qiao Ruoxin had a look of expectation, her sparkling eyes made one unable to resist the urge to tease her. He looked at her somewhat amused, ¡°The same one again?¡± Ever since this Little Ghost became his woman, he had watched that movie countless times with her. ¡°Yep! With you, I only watch that one.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 79 - 79 79 Accompanying Grandpa Mo ?Chapter 79: Chapter 79: Apanying Grandpa Mo Chapter 79: Chapter 79: Apanying Grandpa Mo The living room was pitch-ck. Mo Chen leaned back on the sofa, letting Little Ghost start the movie. ¡°All set! Here we go!¡± Qiao Ruoxin returned to the sofa with an excited look on her little face and hugged the man¡¯s arm. The movie began, ¡°Spirited Away,¡± which they had watched countless times, and the man had grown tired of it long ago. Yet the Little Ghost beside him was always as excited and thrilled as if it were her first viewing. Mo Chen picked up the cigarette box from the coffee table, pulled out a cigarette, and ced it between his lips. But it was snatched away by Qiao Ruoxin, ¡°I¡¯m trying to get you to watch the movie, why are you smoking? Does the movie irritate you that much?¡± ¡°¡­¡± He looked at Qiao Ruoxin for a while, then lifted her up and ced her on his long legs. ¡°I don¡¯t like watching movies.¡± Mo Chen¡¯srge hand grasped her slender waist, finding watching the Little Ghost more interesting than the movie. ¡°You¡¯re supposed to keep mepany while I watch, can¡¯t you do that?¡± she leaned against the man¡¯s shoulder, her gaze fixed on the movie screen. The man suddenly leaned down and kissed her cheek, his voice husky to the extreme, ¡°Then will you stay with me tonight?¡± Thinking about not seeing her for seven days, not being able to sneak into her room in the middle of the night. An inexplicable frustration and irritability. Qiao Ruoxin was absorbed in the movie, and distractedly replied, ¡°You want to set conditions just for keeping mepany during a movie? If I don¡¯t stay with you, will you not watch it with me?¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± And he still has the face to hum! What kind of dog of a man is this. She looked up into the man¡¯s dark eyes; the next second, she moved closer to his neck and then bit down hard. Mo Chen let out a muffled grunt, frowned unhappily, and looked down at the trouble-making Little Ghost. ¡°What are you doing?¡± After a while, Qiao Ruoxin raised her head and looked at the mark she left on his neck, nodding in satisfaction. ¡°I¡¯m leaving you a mark, to keep other women from clinging to you.¡± Mo Chen chuckled, pinching her fair and tender cheek, ¡°Such scheming?¡± She huffed lightly, ¡°That¡¯s called wisdom!¡± ¡°Should I leave one on you, too?¡± the man raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of mischief flickering in his eyes. In a panic, Qiao Ruoxin covered her slender neck with her hands, ¡°No! I still have to record a program!¡± The man narrowed his eyes, moving closer to her small face, and said in a deep voice, ¡°Little Ghost, I let you bite me, and I¡¯m right here watching the movie with you, will you stay with me tonight or not?¡± ¡°What if I say no?¡± ¡°Well, if you dare to say no, I might identally strangle you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at him amusingly and burst out, ¡°I will!¡± Ayer of frost that had covered the man¡¯s handsome features slowly began to thaw. ¡­ After the movie, Qiao Ruoxin went back to her room for a shower, put on a sleeping dress, and came to Mr. Mo¡¯s master bedroom. At this moment, Mo Chen was already propped up in bed, seemingly waiting for her. Although nothing could happen now, he still wanted her to sleep by his side. At least, he could fall asleep normally. Turn off the light. Qiao Ruoxiny in bed, still keeping a sea¡¯s distance from the man. After a while, Mo Chen¡¯s deep and authoritative voice came from the darkness, ¡°Come here, sleep holding me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± What a dog of a man! He obviously wanted to hold her as he slept, yet he acted as if he was doing her a pitiful favor. But obediently, she moved over and hugged the man¡¯s waist, her little hand touching his abs, which were firm and taut. Mo Chen pulled her into his embrace and grabbed her restless hand, ¡°Sleep, no more touching.¡± She smiled slightly, closed her eyes, and inhaled the man¡¯s crisp, refreshing, faint mint scent. Chapter 80 - 80 80 Smelly sister is deliberately tormenting ?Chapter 80: Chapter 80: Smelly sister is deliberately tormenting you Chapter 80: Chapter 80: Smelly sister is deliberately tormenting you The next day, early in the morning. Qiao Ruoxin got up very early, finished washing up, changed her clothes, and prepared to leave. She stood in front of the bed for a while, looking at the man still deep in sleep. She leaned down to kiss the man¡¯s lips, then turned and left. ¡­ After she was sent to the training camp, the director team notified her that all the A-ss trainees needed to gather. When she arrived at the dance studio, she realized everyone from ss A was already there, except for her. Qiao Ruoxin kept her head down and quietly took her ce. Lu Xingyu stood in front of them and said, ¡°All A-ss trainees, follow me to participate in a variety show. It¡¯s the nation¡¯s top-rated, long-standing show. I hope you cherish this opportunity.¡± Everyone¡¯s face lit up with surprise. Kong Ling was particrly ted; she could never have dreamed of such a day. She was already getting older, and if she couldn¡¯t debut this time, she would be without hope. ¡°Alright, get ready. We leave in an hour and might finish recording around two in the morning.¡± Lu Xingyu then called out to Qiao Ruoxin, ¡°Ruoxin,e here for a second.¡± Kong Ling, who was about to leave, felt sour seeing the mentor pull Qiao Ruoxin aside. ¡°Lu Teacher, is there something you need?¡± Lu Xingyu looked at her and asked, ¡°Why weren¡¯t you the center in thispetition¡¯s group battle?¡± She smiled lightly, ¡°That spot isn¡¯t bought by me; others should have the chance too.¡± Lu Xingyu showed a look of admiration and nodded, ¡°Perform well today.¡± ¡°Thank you, Teacher Lu, I will.¡± This was top-tier poprity, the leader of a famous idol group. It¡¯s better for her to keep her distance. She thought back to a few days ago when Qiao Sisi was barraged byments from those fans. Qiao Ruoxin instinctively took a step back, ¡°Then I¡¯ll get going.¡± ¡­ In the Hengzhong Group, within the president¡¯s office. Mo Chen found the expressions of all the employees who greeted him since he entered thepany today to be veryplex. Standing in the elevator, Secretary Jiang and Assistant Liu exchanged a nce and couldn¡¯t help but snigger. Because the ambiguous mark on Boss Mo¡¯s neck was just too attention-grabbing. It was impossible to ignore. The elevator door opened with a ding-dong sound. The man took a long stride out, walking towards his office with a detached figure. Secretary Jiang and Assistant Liu quietly discussed behind him. ¡°Boss Mo looks bright and spirited today, as if he had spentst night recharging his yin and yang.¡± ¡°Tsk tsk, did you not see that love bite on his neck? That¡¯s the evidence.¡± ¡°Is it Miss Qiao?¡± ¡°Who else could it be? Boss Mo and his ex-girlfriend are really in a tangled mess that they can¡¯t seem to resolve.¡± Suddenly! Bai Junyan¡¯s voice came from behind them, ¡°Discussing your superior¡¯s private life during work hours?¡± The two jerked upright, scared and quickly turned around. ¡°Bai¡­ President Bai.¡± ¡°Shouldn¡¯t you be working?¡± Bai Junyan took up his executive air. After those two left, Bai Junyan couldn¡¯t help but raise an eyebrow and chuckle, then walked up to the office door of the president. He had juste to headquarters to handle some affairs, and hadn¡¯t expected toe across such juicy gossip. Bai Junyan didn¡¯t knock but barged straight in. Behind the office desk, Mo Chen was signing documents. Hearing footsteps, he looked up with a hint of displeasure. Bai Junyan immediately noticed the romantic mark on his neck and burst intoughter. ¡°My God¡­ Little sister¡¯s pretty bold, huh.¡± He barked, ¡°Get out!¡± Bai Junyan couldn¡¯t stopughing as he sat down on the sofa in the visitor¡¯s area, ¡°Did you guys¡­ p for lovest night?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s anger red suddenly, ¡°No!¡± Bai Junyan¡¯sughter abruptly stopped, ¡°What a letdown. Little sister¡¯s really torturing you, isn¡¯t she?¡± Chapter 81 - 81 81 Whats Your Ex-Boyfriends Last Name ?Chapter 81: Chapter 81: What¡¯s Your Ex-Boyfriend¡¯s Last Name? Chapter 81: Chapter 81: What¡¯s Your Ex-Boyfriend¡¯s Last Name? One o¡¯clock in the early morning. Variety show recording site. Soon, Qiao Ruoxin and Song Yingying are going to y a word guessing game. She, looking slightly pale, leaned in close to Song Yingying¡¯s ear, ¡°Let¡¯s make it quickter. I think I¡¯m about to start my period, and it¡¯s kind of painful.¡± Song Yingying looked surprised, ¡°Why does this have to happen at such an inconvenient time?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want it either¡­¡± The host on stage said, ¡°Alright, next up is our adorable Song Yingying and Mortal Princess Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s game time.¡± Qiao Ruoxin stood with her back to the big screen, fighting hard against the cramps. Song Yingying looked at the two characters disyed on the big screen: cuttlefish. Oh my God! How is she supposed to guess this? Song Yingying¡¯s first reaction in her mind was, ¡°What¡¯s the surname of your ex-boyfriend!¡± Immediately, the whole ce erupted in screams, and the audience, far from sleepy, was now wide awake. Who doesn¡¯t know that Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s ex-boyfriend is Mo Chen! ¡°Mo?¡± The screams intensified below. Song Yingying continued to ask, ¡°That, that¡­ the first character is right, it¡¯s a kind of food we eat, the first character is ¡®mo¡¯!¡± ¡°Cuttlefish!¡± ¡°Right!¡± Qiao Ruoxin felt a bit helpless. Now she would be linked with Mo Chen in trending searches again. The show¡¯s producers wouldn¡¯t let go of such hot material. ¡­ Two o¡¯clock in the early morning, the recording of the program finally ended. Everyone started their journey back to the training camp. Kong Ling looked at Qiao Ruoxin beside her, harboring a growing resentment. She had wanted to perform well this time, but everybody had been distracted by that ¡®What¡¯s the surname of your ex-boyfriend¡¯. The car slowly stopped. Qiao Ruoxin looked fragile as she was helped down from the car by Song Yingying. The bodyguard who had been secretly protecting Qiao Ruoxin immediately called Mo Chen to report. ¡°Boss Mo, Miss Qiao doesn¡¯t look too good aftering back from recording the show and seems very weak, needing someone to support her as she got out of the car.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ After returning to her room, Qiao Ruoxin took a shower and went straight to bed. Every time she got her period, she had to suffer through one day, in agony. Fine cold sweat emerged on her clean, fair forehead, and she furrowed her brows. The door to the room quietly opened and a tall figure entered, sitting by her bed in the darkness. The man used a tissue to wipe away the cold sweat appearing on her forehead. Looking at her in pain, writhing, his warm,rge palm covered her lower abdomen, gently massaging it. Gradually, Qiao Ruoxin fell into a stable andfortable sleep. At that moment, her phone received a message. Mo Chen picked up her phone and nced at it: [Your period ising soon, remember to drink ginger sugar water in advance.] It was from an unfamiliar number. Anger invaded his dark eyes immediately, his handsome face tense, and a sense of oppression began brewing. He looked at the number again and then memorized it. Mo Chen nced at her peaceful sleeping face and then stood up to leave. As though he had never been there at all. ¡ª¡ªThe next day, early morning. Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes and stretched, then picked up her phone to check it. After seeing that message, she directly deleted and blocked the number. She sat up and dialed Mo Chen¡¯s number. It connected quickly. ¡°Mo Chen, did youe overst night?¡± ¡°No.¡± She frowned slightly, ¡°Really? Why do I feel like someone was helping me massage for a long time?¡± ¡°That was your illusion.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin chuckled, ¡°I thought you lost on the very first day.¡± A scornfulugh came through the phone, ¡°I don¡¯t lose!¡± Chapter 82 - 82 82 What Exactly Did He Forget ?Chapter 82: Chapter 82: What Exactly Did He Forget?! Chapter 82: Chapter 82: What Exactly Did He Forget?! ¡°Only six days left.¡± ¡°I fucking know! You don¡¯t need to remind me!¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but nce at her phone, why so irritable early in the morning? ¡°Another sleepless night, is that why you¡¯re so irritable?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The other end of the phone was silent for a long time, then suddenly shouted angrily, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! If you dare let me find out you have betrayed me, I swear I¡¯ll kill you! I mean what I say!¡± Beep¡­ Beep¡­ She didn¡¯t even have the chance to retort before the call was disconnected. Absolutely inexplicable! Throwing a temper so early in the morning, men are really getting more irritable. ¡­ Meanwhile, at the same time. At Residence Number One of the Jiang Family, within the study, a mess was everywhere. Mo Chen sat behind his desk, his face dark and brooding as impatience filled his brows. He stared at theputer screen which had tracked that phone number; it was from the United States. Indeed he hadn¡¯t slept all night, the crystal ashtray on the desk was full of cigarette butts. Just thinking about the content of that text message made him incredibly restless, filled with an urge to kill. Was it a man? Even remembering Little Ghost¡¯s menstrual cycle so clearly??? Mo Chen started to feel a headacheing on, and images of the car ident from two years ago suddenly flooded his mind. A splitting headache¡­ And then there was the man and woman entangled together in that video, injecting into his thoughts, shattering his sanity. Back then, he had raced his car to find Qiao Ruoxin with only one thought in mind, that was to kill her! But why? He seemed to have forgotten something very important! The man¡¯s face was pale as he closed his eyes, seeing himself trapped inside the car, blood flowing from his forehead, staining the contours of his profile red. At that moment, only one thought supported his desire to live. That was to find Qiao Ruoxin, to kill that Little Ghost! What exactly had he forgotten?! In an instant! Mo Chen suddenly opened his eyes, feeling like his head was about to explode, his breathing rapid. He flung theptop onto the carpet, creating a loud noise. Looking at the disarray in the study, he seemed to feel a bit better. A depressive aura lingered stubbornly around him. ¡­ Evening. Qiao Ruoxin had finished a day¡¯s filming, and the crew was preparing for a dinner gathering. Instead, she went back to her room and made a phone call to Mo Chen. It rang for a long time before being answered. ¡°Speak.¡± The man¡¯s voice sounded somewhatnguid and annoyed. She hesitated for a moment, then called out with a soft voice, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, have you had dinner?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°Why haven¡¯t you eaten?¡± ¡°I have no appetite.¡± Qiao Ruoxin became somewhat angry, ¡°You just won¡¯t eat if you have no appetite? What an attitude. Here¡¯s what, let Secretary Jiang order some dinner for you, then turn on the video, I want to see you eat with my own eyes!¡± Laughter came from the man on the phone, ¡°Fine.¡± ¡°Okay, I¡¯m hanging up now.¡± After hanging up, she immediately made a video call and then saw Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face. He seemed to still be in his office. ¡°The dinner Secretary Jiang ordered for you hasn¡¯t arrived yet?¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± After a while, Secretary Jiang set several boxes of dinner on the coffee table in the visitor¡¯s area, then left. Mo Chen walked over, sat on the couch, and ced the phone beside him. ¡°Start eating, finish it all, or I¡¯ll consider it your loss! Then you¡¯ll have to mimic a Tibetan Mastiff¡¯s bark.¡± ¡­ Mimic a Tibetan Mastiff¡¯s bark? The man¡¯s eyes darkened and he began to eat elegantly. Qiao Ruoxin, watching him start to eat, nodded in satisfaction, ¡°That¡¯s more like it. Eat well and sleep well.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s eating was elegant and noble, but it looked like he had no appetite at all, as if he was consuming medicine. Chapter 83 - 83 83 I Like Watching You Cry for Me ?Chapter 83: Chapter 83: I Like Watching You Cry for Me Chapter 83: Chapter 83: I Like Watching You Cry for Me ¡°Idol 101¡± took a half-day break on the third day of seven consecutive days of filming. Qiao Ruoxin had her bodyguard take her to Hengzhong Group, she wanted to give Mo Chen a surprise. Upon arrival at thepany, Secretary Jiang informed her that Mo Chen was in a high-level meeting. So, she quietly hid in the office. Alone, she walked around, looking here and there out of boredom. Until she heard a deep sound of footstepsing from outside. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes lit up, and she hid behind the door, ready tounch a surprise attack on that bastard. Suddenly! The office door was pushed open. The man¡¯s tall figure walked in, holding a document in his hand. Like a thief, she lunged at the man¡¯s tall back, shouting, ¡°Brother Mo Chen!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s body trembled slightly, and a clear sh of joy quickly passed through his dark eyes. Turning around to look at this childish Little Ghost, he said in a deep voice, ¡°Are you here to admit defeat?¡± Qiao Ruoxin humphed lightly and let go of the man¡¯s arms, walking around to face him. ¡°Our bet was that you wouldn¡¯t enter my room, not that we couldn¡¯t see each other for seven days.¡± Today, Qiao Ruoxin still radiated the vitality of a youthful girl. She was wearing a peach-colored short-sleeve T-shirt, paired with a white pleated mini skirt, and in white shoes without any adornment. Her straight, slender legs were quite pleasing to the eye. Her ash-brown hair color was fresh, natural, and soft, with a delicate makeup on her small face, clearly just finished with a show. Mo Chen stared at her from top to bottom for three seconds, then hisrge palm sped her waist and lifted her up. He carried her to the sofa in the reception area to sit down, cing her on hisp. He threw the document from his other hand onto the coffee table, then grabbed her slender waist and began to caress it back and forth. ¡°Little Ghost, did youe to see me for something?¡± ¡°Can¡¯t I miss you?¡± she toyed with the tie below the cor of Mo Chen¡¯s shirt. Mo Chen replied indifferently, ¡°Hmm¡­¡± But his gaze on Qiao Ruoxin grew ever deeper, the meaning unclear. ¡°Who is as cold-blooded as you? I am so good to you, and yet you actually enjoy seeing me cry? What kind of fetish is that?¡± She really couldn¡¯t understand Mo Chen¡¯s thought process¡ªwhy did he like to see her cry? The manughed out loud, his long fingers moving from her waist to her hair, gently stroking it. Mo Chen¡¯s deep, cold voice slowly began, ¡°It¡¯s not that I like to see you cry, it¡¯s that I like to see you cry for me.¡± Qiao Ruoxin paused slightly. ¡°Why?¡± ¡°It makes me feel like you really love me, that you care about me a lot,¡± the man spoke coldly and dispassionately. Her thick eyshes trembled slightly. Mo Chen thought that a woman crying for a man was because of love? Why was this bastard¡¯s mindset always so peculiar? Suddenly, Qiao Ruoxin ced her cool hand over the man¡¯s eyes and whispered in his ear, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, you¡¯re really twisted¡­¡± The grip on her waist tightened a notch. Mo Chen¡¯s voice became a little hoarse, ¡°Little Ghost, take your hand away.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t!¡± ¡°Then I won¡¯t be polite.¡± ¡°What are you going to do¡­ mmh!¡± The bastard¡¯srge hand gripped the back of her head, his lips precisely meeting hers, and they couldn¡¯t be pulled apart. Suddenly! Just at that moment, the office door was pushed open! Assistant Liu barged in, ¡°President Mo, there¡¯s trouble! I¡­¡± Assistant Liu saw the scene before him, standing dumbfounded in ce, at a loss for what to do. Chapter 84 - 84 84 So Embarrassing ?Chapter 84: Chapter 84: So Embarrassing! Chapter 84: Chapter 84: So Embarrassing! Amidst Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s panic, she burrowed into the man¡¯s suit jacket to shield her head. So embarrassing!!! On the other hand, Mo Chen appeared quite calm, hisrge hand cradling her head, a sh of irritation showing on his handsome face. The man¡¯s deep voice mixed with anger, ¡°Are you now trying to treat me as an equal, not even knocking on the door?¡± Assistant Liu stood there with an embarrassed expression, stammering, ¡°President Mo, I¡¯m sorry, I¡­ I didn¡¯t know Miss Qiao was inside, I¡­¡± ¡°Now you know? Still not leaving? Waiting for me to kick you out?¡± the man¡¯s tone was filled with displeasure. The Qiao Ruoxin hiding in his embrace couldn¡¯t help but let out augh. ¡°Oh, yes, yes! Sorry, President Mo! Sorry, Miss Qiao!¡± Assistant Liu backed out of the door and carefully closed it behind him. After hearing the door close, Qiao Ruoxin peeked up and finally, he was gone. Then, she unceremoniously pped the man¡¯s shoulder, ¡°It¡¯s all your fault! This is an office! Can¡¯t you behave less like an animal! How embarrassing!¡± The man chuckled lowly, hisughter filled with indulgence as he watched her with angry little eyes and pinched her cheek. Qiao Ruoxin pped away his hand, got down from him, and sat on the nearby sofa. ¡°Are you angry?¡± Mo Chen nced sideways at her pouting little mouth. She snorted haughtily, ¡°Assistant Liu must have something urgent for you, go deal with it.¡± The phone vibrated. The man picked up the phone to answer, ¡°Go ahead.¡± Whatever was said on the other end of the phone, Mo Chen¡¯s expression darkened for a moment before he hung up the call. He looked at Qiao Ruoxin beside him, ¡°Go to the rest room, my mother is here.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jerk! Is she that unbearable to be seen? Forget it, better to hide, she didn¡¯t really want to confront Mrs. Mo, especially not in this office. Qiao Ruoxin stood and walked towards Mo Chen¡¯s private rest room. Sitting on the sofa, Mo Chen frowned slightly, a faint irritation shrouding his handsome face. Then, the office door opened. Mrs. Mo arrived in a ck dress, entering the office and sitting on the couch across from him. ¡°Mom, what brings you here?¡± ¡°You haven¡¯t visited the estate once in fifteen days, so I had toe to you,¡± Mrs. Mo spoke elegantly and slowly, with a dignified grace. Mo Chen, ¡°Work¡¯s been busy.¡± ¡°Enough with the excuses. How about meeting Uncle Li¡¯s daughter tonight? The girl is very pretty.¡± A trace of annoyance appeared on the man¡¯s handsome face as he looked up at his mother across from him and said in a deep voice, ¡°I¡¯ve met her at thest banquet, too ugly.¡± Mrs. Mo frowned, ¡°Apart from Qiao Ruoxin, who do you not find unattractive? I know she¡¯s your type, but she¡¯s too thoughtless, just like two years ago, when you were so busy, and she wanted to break up¡­¡± Frustration showed in Mo Chen¡¯s eyes as he retorted angrily, ¡°Mom!¡± ¡°Two years ago, my son was so promising, an AI research engineer, but ever since that car ident, you haven¡¯t stepped foot in theb again, you¡­¡± At this point, tears welled up in Mrs. Mo¡¯s eyes. Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face tensed, expressionless as he stared at the documents on the coffee table, deadly silent. He might never enter theb again. The car ident caused such severe headaches whenever he overexerted his brain. Mrs. Mo stood up sharply, her voice cold, ¡°Mo Chen, you better keep her by any means necessary this time, otherwise what¡¯s the point of wasting this time? You don¡¯t need a marriage alliance, for the Mo Family has climbed to the peak in Asia, but you must take good care of your health because you¡¯re an only child.¡± Having said her piece, Mrs. Mo turned and left the office. Chapter 85 - 85 85 Behave for me ?Chapter 85: Chapter 85: Behave for me! Chapter 85: Chapter 85: Behave for me! The cold sound of the door closing rang out. Mo Chen leaned against the sofa, expressionless, as if he were in a world of ice and snow. The door to the rest area slowly opened, and Qiao Ruoxin walked out, her long eyshes adorned with teardrops. She approached the man with slow steps, her voice carrying a faint sob, ¡°When did you have the car ident? Why have you never told me!¡± If it weren¡¯t for overhearing their conversation in the rest area just now. This damn man might never have told her about the car ident for the rest of his life. Mo Chen looked up, gazing into her teary eyes with a deep voice, ¡°Two years ago.¡± ¡°Why did the ident happen?¡± The man spoke nonchntly, ¡°Fatigued driving.¡± Qiao Ruoxin wanted to say more, but suddenly, her body was fiercely pulled down, and she fell onto the sofa. ¡°Little Ghost, don¡¯t forget what you told me. After the match, you¡¯d tell me the truth,¡± he said, dark emotions hiding in his ck eyes. She blinked, then nodded, ¡°Mhm.¡± She had always been thinking about how to disclose the truth of what happened two years ago so that it wouldn¡¯t upset Mo Chen. Mo Chen let out augh without sound, pulling her into his embrace as if to meld her into his bones and blood. His deep, sexy voice suddenly became agitated, ¡°Damn it! Behave yourself! Everyone is waiting to see the joke!¡± Qiao Ruoxinughed, her slender arms wrapping tightly around his body. ¡°Mo Chen, this time I definitely won¡¯t let you down.¡± In an instant, the restlessness within Mo Chen quieted down, and he responded softly, ¡°Hmm¡­¡± ¡°Big brother Mo Chen, I¡¯ll apany you to the rest area to sleep for a while.¡± She guessed that this man was probably still unable to sleep through the night. Mo Chen released her, holding her chin and looking into her tear-reddened eyes, ¡°Crying? Because of me?¡± ¡°Yes, don¡¯t you like to see me cry for you? I was crying just now because of you.¡± Sure enough, the next second, the damn man actually chuckled, his voice low and indulgent, ¡°Cry a little longer for me to see, hmm?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She was really speechless. This damn man really was a dog! What kind of fetish was this! ¡°Let¡¯s go to sleep, we need to make the most of the time, I have to be back at training camp by five.¡± She was pulling the man towards the rest area, but Mo Chen pulled her back into his arms, trapping her slim waist, making her immobile. ¡°Just cry for five minutes?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Three minutes.¡± Mo Chen¡¯snguid, deep voice seemed to beguile her, as he kissed her earlobe, ¡°Finish crying in three minutes, and then I¡¯ll go to sleep.¡± Such an infuriating request! Damn man! Qiao Ruoxin stared into the man¡¯s deep, oceanic eyes, and then, in the next instant, her tears spilled over, filled with grievance and pitifulness. But watching her cry, the damn man¡¯s smile grew even more intense. ¡°Mo Chen! You¡¯re aplete pervert through and through! You like watching me cry!¡± Unable to take it any longer, she stood up to leave. Unexpectedly, Master Mo directly scooped her up around the waist and headed towards the rest area. ¡°Little Ghost, you¡¯re always better behaved when you cry for me.¡± ¡°Big brother Mo Chen, when did you start to like me?¡± Qiao Ruoxin had always wanted to ask this question. She remembered when she met Master Mo at the age of 14, politely calling out ¡®Big brother Mo Chen¡¯, yet he hadn¡¯t even spared her a nce. So, when Mo Chen confessed to her at the age of 18, she found it utterly baffling. Chapter 86 - 86 86 Perverted and Paranoid… ?Chapter 86: Chapter 86: Perverted and Paranoid¡­ Chapter 86: Chapter 86: Perverted and Paranoid¡­ Mo Chen carried her into the rest room and replied nonchntly as he casually answered, ¡°The first time I saw you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at him with disbelief, her eyes filled with shock. ¡°That¡¯s impossible! The first time you saw me, you clearly looked like you couldn¡¯t stand me, and you call that liking?¡± The man sat down with her on the soft, plush bed, looked up at her and said, ¡°You must be blind.¡± ¡°What? I remember when I was 14, Lan Ke took me to Bai Junyan¡¯s house to y, and then I saw you. I called you brother, and you ignored me. Was that liking?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen fell silent for three seconds, then coldly said, ¡°That was the first time you saw me, not the first time I saw you.¡± So, did Little Ghost run past him at the age of 12 without remembering who he was??? And at 14, Qiao Ruoxin called him brother, but all he could do was to be cold. Otherwise, what? Could he make a move on a little girl? His inner world was always struggling. Reason told him it was impossible! So, when Qiao Ruoxin turned 18, he finally couldn¡¯t stand it and made his move. ¡°That time wasn¡¯t the first time you saw me? When was the first time then?¡± Qiao Ruoxin widened her eyes in surprise, her sparkling and enticing gaze. The man forcefullyid her down on the bed, holding her as hey down and closed his eyes, his voicezy and sexy, ¡°When you were 12.¡± He clearly felt the Little Ghost in his arms stiffen for a second. ¡°Mo Ye, you¡¯re really something, obsessing over a 12-year-old me who was still in elementary school!¡± Mo Chen, with his eyes closed, corners of his mouth lifting, his voice husky, said, ¡°Who told you to grow so big.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was both angry and amused, ¡°Don¡¯t make excuses for your perverse psychology! Is it wrong for me to have developed well?¡± ¡°Mhm¡­¡± The man chuckled lowly. His first reaction back then was the same: She really developed well. Then she heard the man¡¯s even breathing. He fell asleep so quickly? Damn man! But she had always thought they met for the first time when she was 14. Turns out it had been two years earlier. Because when she was young, every time she saw Mo Chen and called him brother, he ignored her, so she deliberately made things difficult for him when Mo Chen confessed. Pushing him to eat two big boxes of strawberries, and then he had a severe allergy and was hospitalized for a week. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh. What a damn man! Both perverse and paranoid¡­ She looked at Mo Chen¡¯s face before her, which had a kind of abstinent sexiness. It was the face all women wanted to be conquered by. But his temper was so explosive, few could stand it. Suddenly echoing in her ears were the words Mrs. Mo had just said. Car ident¡­ After the ident, Mo Chen could never enter ab again, nor could he participate in high-tech research projects? As she thought about it, she too fell asleep and entered a dream. In the dream, a pitch-ck forest, she saw a luxury car smashed to pieces, and Mo Chen¡¯s body lying in a pool of blood. She wanted to go over, but she was unable to move an inch. ¡°Mo Chen!¡± She woke up startled from the dream. Qiao Ruoxin suddenly opened her eyes and saw the man beside her staring at her. ¡°Did you dream about me?¡± A smile curled on Mo Chen¡¯s lips. ¡°Yeah, I dreamed you died.¡± The next second, the man¡¯s handsome face lost all traces of a smile, and he clutched her slim waist, his voice through gritted teeth, ¡°I really want to kill you! Even your dreams are about me dying! Damn!¡± After saying that, Mo Chen got up violently and left the rest room without looking back. ¡°¡­¡± Such a petty damn man. Chapter 87 - 87 87 Things nobody wants no matter how ?Chapter 87: Chapter 87: Things nobody wants, no matter how beautiful, are still trash! Chapter 87: Chapter 87: Things nobody wants, no matter how beautiful, are still trash! Inside the office. Mo Chen sat on the swivel chair behind his desk with an irritable expression, a cigarette perched between his lips. His slender fingers picked up a lighter and he lowered his gaze to light the cigarette. A hint of roguishness pervaded his handsome features. The door to the break room slowly opened. Qiao Ruoxin came out, carefully nced at the man, and said, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, I¡¯m leaving.¡± After speaking, she turned to leave. Suddenly, the man¡¯s deep and icy voice came from behind, ¡°You think you¡¯re leaving just like that? Get the fuck back here!¡± Her silhouette stiffened slightly, before she turned and walked over to Mo Chen. ¡°What do you want?¡± The man snuffed out the cigarette in the ashtray and abruptly pulled her into his embrace. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but widen her eyes, a trace of fear evident. She could clearly smell a hint of mint mixed with the tobo scent. Mo Chen opened the bottom drawer of his desk, retrieving a ck velvet jewelry box. Upon opening it, a stunning sapphire bracelety inside. Qiao Ruoxin was taken aback. The man took out the bracelet and adorned her delicate wrist with it, entuating her skin¡¯s snowy whiteness. The bracelet was exquisitely designed, studded with tiny diamonds, and a sapphire cut into the shape of a tear. Mysterious, regal, yet radiating a sense of distance. Mo Chen stared at her wrist and said coldly, ¡°Don¡¯t you dare take it off! Or I¡¯ll kill you!¡± She smiled faintly, ¡°When did you buy it?¡± It couldn¡¯t have been during this time, right? The current Mo Chen was close to hating herpletely, how could he possibly be preparing a gift for her? ¡°Two years ago.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s heart felt as though it had plunged into the deep sea, saddened. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, this bracelet is beautiful.¡± The man¡¯s elongated fingers brushed back and forth over her slender wrist, his tone harsh as he said, ¡°No shit!¡± Two years ago, he had flown to Paris and spent a fortune at an auction to purchase this bracelet. With the bracelet, he had waited for Qiao Ruoxin in his car on a frigid snowy night, all night long. Then, he saw Qiao Ruoxin being dropped off at home by another man. In that moment, his reason fled, and he indeed felt an urge to kill. Mo Chen looked intently at her delicate and pretty face, his tone cold and disdainful, ¡°It was meant for you originally, so take this piece of trash and get out! I don¡¯t want to see you now!¡± After saying that, he roughly pushed her away. Qiao Ruoxin stood up straight, unable to help but retort, ¡°What ¡®piece of trash¡¯? This bracelet is so beautiful, and you¡¯re calling it trash?¡± Mo Chen let out a disdainful snort, ¡°No matter how pretty it is, it¡¯s trash if nobody wants it!¡± ¡°Who says nobody wants it? I want it!¡± ¡°Take it and get the hell out!¡± he snapped, looking exasperated as though hiding something. Qiao Ruoxin thought he was still angry about the nightmare she had. With a sweet smile and a soft voice, she said, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, maybe I was sleeping in a weird position, that¡¯s why I had a nightmare. I really didn¡¯t mean to dream about you dying¡­¡± Mo Chen raised his eyebrows slightly, ¡°So you¡¯re saying the way I held you while sleeping was wrong? Who the fuck do you want to hold you while you sleep?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Why does this bastard have to be so nitpicky? She felt it was better to keep her mouth shut. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, I really don¡¯t have much time, I have to go now, we¡¯ll talk on the phone!¡± With that, she turned and quickly fled the office. If she stayed any longer, it seemed like Lord Mo was on the verge of losing control again. Chapter 88 - 88 88 Brother Mo Chen I Cant Sleep ?Chapter 88: Chapter 88: Brother Mo Chen, I Can¡¯t Sleep Chapter 88: Chapter 88: Brother Mo Chen, I Can¡¯t Sleep Inside the ¡°Idol 101¡± training camp. Finally back, Qiao Ruoxin felt even more tired after having slept in Mo Chen¡¯s office. Just as she was about to enter her room, Song Yingying suddenly grabbed her, ¡°Apany me to eat, I¡¯m hungry.¡± So, Song Yingying dragged her to the cafeteria. Quite a few people were dining, including Kong Ling. Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t have much appetite and picked up a box of yogurt. Just as she inserted the straw, she noticed that Song Yingying kept staring at her hand. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! I¡¯ve said before that you must have a hidden identity! You can even afford to wear this bracelet, you¡¯re really something!¡± Song Yingying grabbed her wrist and stared intently at the bracelet. ¡°What about this bracelet?¡± she was a bit puzzled. Song Yingying excitedly said, ¡°This bracelet is called ¡®Mermaid¡¯s Tears,¡¯ a masterpiece by the world-famous jewelry designer Blu! Two years ago, it was auctioned off in Paris to a low-key billionaire for a hundred million, and it¡¯s been with you all this time!¡± Qiao Ruoxin was slightly startled. As expected, it was Mo Chen¡¯s style. She continued drinking her yogurt while biting the straw and listened to Song Yingying speak. ¡°Mermaid¡¯s Tears¡­ That¡¯s a pretty name.¡± She smiled, thinking the dog of a man had finally shown some romance. Song Yingying said, ¡°Legend has it that Blu¡¯s lover died from an illness, and he was heartbroken, so he designed this bracelet and poured all his emotions into it, even engraving ¡®Loving Strangers¡¯ on the inside, meaning to fall in love with a stranger.¡± She frowned slightly, ¡°Fall in love with a stranger? What does that mean?¡± ¡°It¡¯s said that shortly after Blu designed this bracelet, he passed away. He cast a spell on it, which makes any man who gives this bracelet to a woman fall irreversibly in love with her, even if they¡¯re strangers.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mouth twitched involuntarily, ¡°Isn¡¯t that too far-fetched, could it be possible?¡± Song Yingying shrugged, ¡°Who knows? This legend adds to the mystery and value of the bracelet, that¡¯s why it¡¯s so expensive!¡± She subconsciously flipped over the inside of the bracelet and saw, indeed, ¡®Loving Strangers¡¯ was engraved in English. ¡°Be honest, who gave you ¡®Mermaid¡¯s Tears¡¯?¡± ¡°I won¡¯t tell you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin hummed proudly, nning to stand up and leave. Song Yingying narrowed her eyes spectively, ¡°Could it be Mo Chen? If you calcte the time, you broke up with him two years ago, and this bracelet was exactly auctioned off then. Is it really him?¡± She immediately covered Song Yingying¡¯s mouth, ¡°Keep it down! Don¡¯t spread the word!¡± However, unbeknownst to them, their entire conversation had been overheard by Kong Ling. A tinge of jealousy was quietly spreading in the depths of Kong Ling¡¯s eyes. ¡­ Late at night. Qiao Ruoxiny in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. Staring at the bracelet on her wrist, she whispered softly, ¡°Mermaid¡¯s Tears¡­¡± After hearing the legend about the bracelet, she felt even more shaken. She picked up her phone and after a few seconds of hesitation, dialed Mo Chen¡¯s number. It rang for a while and then connected, a man¡¯szy and husky voice came through, ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°Brother Mo Chen, I can¡¯t sleep¡­¡± ¡°What would you like to do about it?¡± She stared at the ¡®Mermaid¡¯s Tears¡¯ and said, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, do you know the legend about this bracelet?¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± She was surprised, ¡°You actually know?¡± She had thought Mo Chen had just bought it because it was pretty. ¡°¡­¡± There was silence for three seconds on the other end of the phone, ¡°Do you fucking want to die!¡± She chuckled softly, ¡°No, no, I just didn¡¯t expect you to understand such romance¡­¡± Chapter 89 - 89 89 Look at His Behavior ?Chapter 89: Chapter 89: Look at His Behavior Chapter 89: Chapter 89: Look at His Behavior ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin sat up, her expression tender as she stared at the bracelet, ¡°Mo Chen, I really like this bracelet, and I¡¯ll cherish it.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± The man¡¯s voice was low and husky, sexy and charming. ¡°Are you smoking again now?¡± She guessed that Mo Chen must be suffering from insomnia and emotional irritability. ¡°No, I¡¯m at No. 7 Mansion.¡± She smiled gently, ¡°Oh¡­ then you should go to sleep early, and don¡¯t drink too much, okay?¡± ¡°Hmm, you go to sleep.¡± ¡°Good night, Mo Chen.¡± Beep¡­ beep¡­ After hanging up the phone, shey down, took onest look at the bracelet on her wrist, and then closed her eyes. ¡­ At the same time, in the private room of No. 7 Mansion. After Mo Chen hung up, he lit another cigarette and held it between his lips, smoking and letting the smoke curl around him. ¡°You¡¯re so gentle with Qiao Ruoxin on the phone, but as soon as it¡¯s over, your face changes. Are we just destined to see your cold face?¡± Ji Haochuan couldn¡¯t hold back hisints. Bai Junyan, ¡°Mo Chen¡¯s greatest hobby in life is Qiao Ruoxin.¡± Lu Siheng, ¡°Only after Qiao Ruoxin appeared did I realize that he¡¯s also a lecher.¡± Gu Mocheng, ¡°And now he can¡¯t even touch a woman?¡± The brothers, ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen, ¡°Get lost!¡± He slowly rose to his feet, ncing coldly at the lot, his tone full of disdain, ¡°I¡¯m leaving.¡± At that moment, the third episode of ¡°Idol 101¡± started ying on the big screen. The performance of the theme song began with Qiao Ruoxin standing right in the center, at the very front in the coveted C position, dazzling like a fairy-tale princesse to life. Bai Junyan, ¡°Don¡¯t go, don¡¯t go! Look at Qiao Ruoxin, stay for a while! Sit down and watch her!¡± Upon seeing Qiao Ruoxin on the screen, Mo Chen indeed sat back down expressionlessly. Then, hepletely ignored the four human light bulbs, staring intently at Qiao Ruoxin on the big screen without blinking, her smile sweet, her expression perfectly managed. The brothers, ¡°¡­¡± Gu Mocheng, ¡°Look at him, he calms down the moment he sees that Little Ghost.¡± Bai Junyan, ¡°He¡¯spletely forgotten about our existence.¡± Ji Haochuan, ¡°He¡¯s as focused as I was when I was three years old watching cartoons.¡± Lu Siheng, ¡°I feel like it¡¯s us who should be leaving.¡± The brothers, ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ The next day, early morning. Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes and stretchedzily, then got up to wash and freshen up. After breakfast, she went to get her hair and makeup done. Kong Ling was sitting right next to her, always stealing nces at the bracelet on her hand. It was really beautiful¡ªthe tear-shaped blue sapphire was almost blinding. Kong Ling looked at herself in the mirror, wondering why life was so unfair. The things she strained to obtain came so easily to Qiao Ruoxin. This time, she had to debut in the C position! But with Qiao Ruoxin there, it was too hard for Kong Ling to get the C position. Suddenly! Song Yingying walked in,ing up behind Qiao Ruoxin and eximing in surprise, ¡°Ruoxin!¡± Qiao Ruoxin trembled with fright, ¡°What are you doing? You scared me!¡± ¡°Haha¡­ Today is outdoor filming, are you ready?¡± Her period was almost over, but it shouldn¡¯t affect her much. ¡°It should be fine, but I¡¯m counting on you to cover for me.¡± Song Yingying, ¡°I¡¯m not looking out for you; they say today¡¯s tasks are all hard, I can¡¯t even save myself!¡± ¡°Ah? There won¡¯t be strenuous activities, will there?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face paled slightly, her eyes filled with concern. Chapter 90 - 90 90 Kong Ling Picked Up Her Bracelet ?Chapter 90: Chapter 90: Kong Ling Picked Up Her Bracelet Chapter 90: Chapter 90: Kong Ling Picked Up Her Bracelet ¡°Idol 101¡± field shooting location. This episode featured a physical fitness test. It was Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s turn, and she took off the bracelet from her wrist and handed it to Song Yingying, ¡°Please look after this for me, I¡¯m afraid it might get knocked during the test.¡± Song Yingying caught the bracelet and looked at her worriedly, ¡°If you can¡¯t do it, don¡¯t push yourself too hard.¡± ¡°Mm.¡± She didn¡¯t want to y the sympathy card or be ridiculed by everyone for seeking special treatment. Kong Ling watched Song Yingying holding ¡®Mermaid¡¯s Tears,¡¯ her thoughts unknown. The next second! ¡°Ah!¡± Qiao Ruoxin let out a scream, startling everyone on site, who quickly gathered around her. In the chaos, Song Yingying pocketed the bracelet and headed towards the crowd, but the bracelet fell out from the edge of her pocket onto the grass. Kong Ling witnessed this scene, bent down, and picked up the bracelet worth a hundred million: Mermaid¡¯s Tears. Holding it in her palm, it felt almost too hot to handle. But it was truly beautiful; the exquisitely carved sapphire gleamed blindingly in the sunlight. ¡­ While crossing a prop obstacle, Qiao Ruoxin identally twisted her ankle. The on-site medical staff attended to her promptly and then sent her back to the training camp to rest. Inside the room. Qiao Ruoxiny on the bed, applying ice to her ankle. ¡°I told you not to overdo it. We¡¯re all girls here; it¡¯s not like we can¡¯t understand,¡± Song Yingying muttered under her breath. ¡°I didn¡¯t know I would twist my ankle.¡± She looked at Song Yingying, ¡°Where¡¯s the bracelet?¡± Song Yingying reached into her pocket, ¡°It¡¯s here¡­ Eh? Where did it go? I remember putting it in my pocket!¡± Song Yingying¡¯s face turned pale in an instant as she stood up and began searching through her pockets. Nothing! This was bad! Disaster had struck! Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened in surprise, ¡°Are you sure you put it in your pocket?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sure! When you screamed, I got nervous and put the bracelet in my pocket before heading over,¡± Song Yingying said, nearly in tears. ¡°Could it have fallen on the grass over there?¡± Song Yingying, ¡°Possibly! You keep applying the ice; I¡¯ll go and look for it!¡± Having said that, she left the room without looking back. ¡­ An afternoon had passed, and Song Yingying hadn¡¯t returned. Qiao Ruoxin felt that her ankle wasn¡¯t as painful anymore, so she decided to go and look for the bracelet herself. When she arrived at that patch of grass, she saw Song Yingying still squatting there, searching inch by inch. ¡°Yingying, get up. You¡¯ve looked so thoroughly and haven¡¯t found it; it¡¯s probably been picked up by someone,¡± she said. Hearing her voice, Song Yingying stood up abruptly, looking guilty, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I lost your bracelet, I¡­¡± ¡°I will find a way to get it back. It¡¯s probably been picked up by someone from the production crew,¡± Qiao Ruoxin reassured. Right now, Qiao Ruoxin was more afraid of Mo Chen finding out about this. If Mo Chen learned that she had lost the bracelet, he might actually strangle her. She took out her mobile phone, opened the ¡°Idol 101¡± trainees¡¯ group chat, and sent a message: [Sorry to take a moment of everyone¡¯s time, but I¡¯ve lost a sapphire bracelet if anyone has picked it up, can you return it to me? There will be a reward!] Meanwhile¡ª Kong Ling, holding the bracelet and hiding in her room, was sweating profusely with nerves. She felt like she had turned into a thief, even though she had just identally found it! Carefully, Kong Ling took out the bracelet, deciding to return it to Qiao Ruoxinter that evening, pretending to have just found it inadvertently. Before that, could she wear the bracelet for a while? Kong Ling ced the bracelet on her wrist. Instantly, she felt like an indulged and pampered little princess. This was the confidence money bestowed. She suddenly remembered the legend of the bracelet that Song Yingying had recounted that day. Kong Ling wondered if she kept wearing this bracelet, whether Mo Chen would also fall irretrievably in love with her? She quickly dismissed the thought, even finding her own idea ridiculous. Chapter 91 - 91 91 Little Ghost do you find me amusing ?Chapter 91: Chapter 91: Little Ghost, do you find me amusing? Chapter 91: Chapter 91: Little Ghost, do you find me amusing? Late at night. Qiao Ruoxiny in bed with a mind full of turmoil. Was it unrealistic to quietly wait for her bracelet to be returned? After all, it was the ¡°Mermaid¡¯s Tears,¡± worth a hundred million! ¡­ The corridor was empty. Kong Ling quietly left her room, still wearing that bracelet on her wrist. Standing in front of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s room, she looked down at the bracelet on her wrist, unsure of how to knock and exin. Just at that moment¡­ A suddente-night visit from Mo Chen witnessed this scene. His gaze immediatelynded on the bracelet on Kong Ling¡¯s wrist. Instantly, his face darkened, his lips tightly pressed together, carrying an air of hostility as he strode toward Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s room. Hearing footsteps, Kong Ling¡¯s face was stricken with panic, and she instinctively hid her hand behind her back. Kong Ling never imagined she would see Mo Chen himself here, at this time!!! It felt like an unreal, dreamlike sensation! Mo Chen¡¯s tall figure moved toward her, getting closer, his handsome features as cold as frost. ¡°Mo¡­ Boss Mo!¡± Kong Ling stuttered out. The man stared at Kong Ling for a full ten seconds. Kong Ling¡¯s heart raced, her first thought being, could the ¡°Mermaid¡¯s Tears¡± bracelet truly be this magical? This was the son of Asia¡¯s wealthiest man, after all! He was staring at her for so long? Falling hopelessly in love with a stranger? Kong Ling¡¯s mind was in utter chaos, not knowing where to look. Suddenly, Mo Chen spoke with a deep voice, ¡°Go to sleep.¡± ¡°Yes¡­ Yes!¡± Kong Ling turned around in a fluster, walking quickly back to her own room, always covering her wrist, afraid that Mo Chen would see. Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was tense, and his hands hanging by his sides clenched into fists, the joints cracking. This signified he was about to explode. He grasped the doorknob, pushed open the door, and walked straight in. In that instant the door opened, Qiao Ruoxin, who had been pacing around the room, turned around abruptly, her face filled with surprise, ¡°Why are you here?¡± With a ¡®bang,¡¯ the door mmed shut. Mo Chen¡¯s movements were rough as he pinned her against the door; he looked down into her eyes with a fierce expression, ¡°Little Ghost, do you think I¡¯m a joke?¡± His voice was cold, devoid of any warmth. ¡°What do you mean?¡± Qiao Ruoxin waspletely bewildered. The man¡¯s slender fingers pinched her jaw, forcing her to look directly at him: ¡°You promised me! You wouldn¡¯t take off that bracelet! You called me and said you liked it, that you would cherish it!¡± Suddenly, Mo Chen grasped her wrist and shouted angrily, ¡°Where is the bracelet! Were you just humoring me with your words!¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t! The bracelet is lost; I¡¯ve been searching for it!¡± Suddenly, the man let out a disdainful scoff, ¡°So, you took it off after all, otherwise, how could it be lost? If you hadn¡¯t allowed it, would she dare to openly wear it on her wrist?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened, ¡°Who is wearing it? Did you see?¡± ¡­ The man didn¡¯t speak, seemingly gauging whether her expression was just an act. After all, she was the pride of the Film Academy¡¯s Performing Arts department. ¡°I really didn¡¯t lie to you! I had an outdoor shoot today, a physical test. I was afraid the bracelet would get knocked around, so I let someone keep it for me, and it got lost! Look, my ankle is still swollen!¡± Mo Chen looked down at her delicate, fair ankle, and indeed, there seemed to be signs of swelling. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, so who was wearing the bracelet? Tell me quickly!¡± she pleaded with urgency in her eyes. ¡°The woman who brought you clothesst time.¡± Qiao Ruoxin froze for a second, then a hint of anger surfaced in her eyes. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, wait for me for ten minutes!¡± Then, she pushed away the tall figure of the man, opened the door, and left. Chapter 92 - 92 92 Master Mo Learn to Bark Like a Tibetan ?Chapter 92: Chapter 92: Master Mo, Learn to Bark Like a Tibetan Mastiff Chapter 92: Chapter 92: Master Mo, Learn to Bark Like a Tibetan Mastiff Qiao Ruoxin arrived at Kong Ling¡¯s room door and knocked twice. When the door opened, Kong Ling¡¯s face went instantly pale upon seeing her. She revealed a sweet smile, ¡°I know you picked up my bracelet, and you wanted to return it but felt too embarrassed to speak up, so you were lingering in the corridor just now, right?¡± Kong Ling felt so unstable that she could barely stand. ¡°Thank you. That bracelet is very important to me, and I¡¯m grateful it was you who found it.¡± She didn¡¯t speak harshly, nor did she show the slightest hint of resentment. But this only made Kong Ling feel so suffocated that he could hardly breathe. Kong Ling had no choice but to extend his palm and hand the bracelet back to her. Qiao Ruoxin smiled faintly and took back her bracelet, ¡°Thank you, if there¡¯s anything I can help you with in the future, pleasee to me, I¡¯ll do whatever I can, good night.¡± After speaking, she closed the door for Kong Ling. The moment the door closed, the dutiful smile on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face instantly disappeared. ¡­ Less than ten minutester, Qiao Ruoxin returned to her room, and the bracelet was back on her wrist. She raised her hand and smiled gently, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, I¡¯ve got the bracelet back, and I¡¯ll never take it off again.¡± To her surprise, the man nced at it with a hint of disdain, his tone cold, ¡°It¡¯s been worn by someone else, throw it away.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t! This bracelet is the ¡®Mermaid¡¯s Tears¡¯; it has a special meaning!¡± Qiao Ruoxin hid her wrist behind her back. Mo Chen¡¯s tall figure approached her, and his ice-cold voice softened a bit, coaxing her in a low voice, ¡°Be good, I¡¯ll buy you another one.¡± ¡°I want this one! Its legend is so beautiful, and I like it.¡± He snorted with disdain, ¡°You believe that?¡± ¡°Yes, I believe it!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s long fingers touched her head, his voice hoarse and ambiguous, ¡°Little Ghost, I¡¯ve missed you.¡± At a certain moment tonight, he desperately missed her, so he simply drove over. Qiao Ruoxin hummed proudly, ¡°Come on, Mo Mister, bark like a Tibetan Mastiff.¡± ??? The man frowned, ¡°¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re not trying to weasel out of it, are you? We clearly agreed that you wouldn¡¯t enter my room for seven days, and now you¡¯ve lost, so bark like a Tibetan Mastiff.¡± Mo Chenughed out loud, a trace of shamelessness crossing his handsome face, ¡°I don¡¯t know how a Tibetan Mastiff barks.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care! You have to honor a bet!¡± Seeing this man was just trying to welsh on the bet again! Not this time! Mo Chen nodded, ¡°Mmm¡­¡± Then, he retreated a few steps, his tall figure beginning to loosen up his neck, adopting the air of a dandy from high society. ¡°If I tell you to bark like a Tibetan Mastiff, why are you warming up? It¡¯s not like I¡¯m asking you to fight.¡± What trick was this man trying to pull now? The next second! Mo Chen lunged at her, toppling her onto the soft, pink, girlish bed. ¡°Mo Chen! You¡¯re being unfair! You¡­ Mmm!¡± The man¡¯srge hand wrapped around her slender waist, and he lowered his head to seal her rosy lips with a kiss. It was futile for Qiao Ruoxin to struggle. When the kiss ended, Mo Chen whispered into her ear, his voice low and husky, ¡°Little Ghost, Tibetan Mastiffs usually don¡¯t bark, they just pounce and bite.¡± ¡°¡­¡± What a miscalction! She chose the wrong dog! Qiao Ruoxin tried to push him off, ¡°Get up!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t move, let me hold you for a while, be good¡­¡± His voice waszy and sexy, and captivating. Five seconds. Ten seconds. One minute. Qiao Ruoxin heard the even breaths of the man by her ear. She couldn¡¯t help but widen her eyes, looking up close at the man¡¯s handsome side profile. His breath was a refreshing hint of mint that belonged strictly to Mo Chen. And he fell asleep on top of her just like that??? Chapter 93 - 93 93 Sleep I Am with You ?Chapter 93: Chapter 93: Sleep, I Am with You Chapter 93: Chapter 93: Sleep, I Am with You Qiao Ruoxin nced sideways at the man¡¯s handsome face and the trace of fatigue upon it, deciding not to wake him after all. His hot breath sprayed across the nape of her neck. She sighed lightly with a touch of helplessness, ¡°Sleep, I¡¯ll stay with you.¡± Even though, she felt like she was being crushed to death! This damn man was so heavy! She caught a glimpse of the bite mark on Mo Chen¡¯s neck from the corner of her eye, it hadn¡¯tpletely faded yet? She couldn¡¯t help but smile; it was her handiwork, after all. Ruoxin gradually fell asleep too and slept very soundly. In his deep sleep, Mo Chen held her slender body tightly. She and he were like destiny entwined without end, neither could escape. Five thirty in the morning. The man in deep sleep finally opened his dark eyes. There was a faintyer of morning irritability on his cold, handsome face. The moment Mo Chen opened his eyes, he saw Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s profile and instinctively kissed her chin before getting up. The weight of the man finally left her body. In deep sleep, she found afortable position and continued to sleep. Mo Chen sat up, nced at his watch, and then covered Little Ghost with the quilt. By chance, he noticed Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s slightly swollen ankle. He stared at it for a few seconds before taking hold of her delicate ankle to massage it for a long time. Lying in bed, Qiao Ruoxin made afortable sound, ¡°Mmm¡­¡± Mo Chen suddenlyughed out loud, his smile full of doting affection as he whispered in a scolding tone, ¡°You sleep like a pig.¡± His insomnia was getting worse while this Little Ghost slept so sweetly. Nowadays, it was a miracle if he could get four straight hours of sleep. Suddenly, he felt extremely unbnced, and very annoyed. The next second. Mo Chen leaned over and pounced on her again, bowing his head to cover her lips and biting her lips to punish her for sleeping so sweetly. In her dream, Qiao Ruoxin suddenly felt pain in her lips. She frowned and slowly opened her eyes, only to see that damn man¡¯s handsome face. ¡°Mo Chen! Do you know how annoying you are! I¡¯m sleepy! I want to sleep!¡± her sweet, soft voice was full ofint. The man raised his eyebrows slightly and said in a deep voice, ¡°Little Ghost, I¡¯m leaving.¡± ¡°So what? You woke me up just to say that?¡± Her irritation at being woken was about to erupt! Mo Chen¡¯s long fingers grasped her jaw, his voice hoarse and sexy, ¡°I want to hear you say ¡®bye, Brother Mo Chen¡¯, say it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Damn man! So many demands! She patiently said in a good temper, ¡°Bye, Brother Mo Chen.¡± The man¡¯s face darkened, ¡°You¡¯re just fobbing me off like that? Speak properly! Mind your tone!¡± Tone??? Ruoxin waspletely woken up by his scolding. She adjusted her emotions and shed a perfectly hypocritical smile, ¡°Bye, Brother Mo Chen, I¡¯ll miss you, drive safely~¡± The man finally seemed satisfied, releasing her jaw, ¡°That¡¯s more like it, though the smile is too fake.¡± With that, he got up and left. As he grabbed the doorknob, the voice of Little Ghost came from behind him, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, have a good meal.¡± Good sleep was too tough for Master Mo; she didn¡¯t even bring it up. A tinge of gloom appeared in Mo Chen¡¯s ck eyes. He responded indifferently, ¡°Mm.¡± Then he left, opening the door. As the sound of the closed door echoed, Qiao Ruoxin shut her eyes and hugged the pillow in her arms tightly. In fact, she had just had a nightmare. Thankfully, Mo Chen woke her up in time, or she didn¡¯t know how long she would have continued to be tormented by fear in her dream. Chapter 94 - 94 94 He has only Qiao Ruoxin in his eyes and ?Chapter 94: Chapter 94: He has only Qiao Ruoxin in his eyes and heart! Chapter 94: Chapter 94: He has only Qiao Ruoxin in his eyes and heart! 6:00 AM. The sky was just beginning to lighten, a deep and faint white with a few lingering stars. Mo Chen drove away from the ¡°Idol 101¡± training camp. He happened toe upon a red light at an intersection. The car slowly stopped. His dark eyes nced outside the window inadvertently, and then his pupils suddenly tightened. The side profile of a woman entered his line of sight, that pair of starfish earrings in her ears shed him back to the scene of a car ident two years ago. The woman was walking towards the subway station. At that moment, the green light turned on. Mo Chen withdrew his gaze, pressed the gas pedal, and parked the car in a nearby lot. Then he opened the car door and strode forward with his long legs, heading toward the subway station. His handsome face was tense, eyes fixed dead on the woman¡¯s retreating figure. Who was this woman? He began to experience symptoms of a headache again. With a slight frown and a hint of pain in his eyes, he endured the headache and followed the woman¡¯s figure. Mo Chen quickly reached the woman, blocking her path. The woman stiffened, a look of surprise on her face. A flicker of astonishment crossed his dark eyes, ¡°Lin Xi?¡± Lin Xi looked at the man before her, ¡°It¡¯s me. Mo Chen, what are you doing here? Are you taking the subway?¡± Mo Chen, however, was staring intently at the starfish earrings on her ears. They seemed familiar as if he had seen them somewhere before. ¡°Just passing by.¡± Lin Xi smiled slightly, ¡°I see. Well, I need to catch the subway, let¡¯s talk over the phone if there¡¯s anything.¡± The man responded with a sound, ¡°Mhm.¡± Then, as he watched Lin Xi¡¯s hasty retreat, his headache intensified, almost splitting his head. Why did the sight of these earrings make him think of the car ident from two years ago? What could be the connection between them? Mo Chen¡¯s slender fingers pressed against his forehead, hisplexion somewhat pale. ¡­ After entering the subway station, Lin Xi looked back cautiously. To make sure Mo Chen had not followed her. Then she took out her phone and dialed an overseas number, her voice trembling, ¡°Simon, Mo Chen seems to have remembered something. He trailed me today, and the look in his eyes was very strange.¡± ¡°So, make him fall in love with you quickly, then you have nothing to fear.¡± Lin Xi was on the verge of copse, ¡°I can¡¯t do it! His eyes, his heart, are all filled with Qiao Ruoxin! If he discovers that I indirectly caused the car ident two years ago, do you think he will ept me?¡± ¡°Lin Xi, if he remembers what happened two years ago, you¡¯ll be the first one to die.¡± Lin Xi¡¯s face turned ashen in an instant, ¡°Why are you doing this! It¡¯s all your conspiracy!¡± ¡°When the timees, I will certainly kick you while you¡¯re down, and make the video of you and the CEO of your airlinepany in a night of passion public.¡± Tears streamed down Lin Xi¡¯s cheeks, ¡°You madman! Why do you have to harm me like this!¡± ¡°me it on your resemnce to Qiao Ruoxin, I suppose.¡± Beep¡­ Beep¡­ Lin Xi looked at the phone that had been coldly hung up, her face pale as paper. At first nce, she did bear some resemnce to Qiao Ruoxin, but they were actuallypletely different types. Qiao Ruoxin was a vibrant beauty, a pampered little princess with a proud and quirky personality. Whereas Lin Xi was an elegant and gentle flight attendant, mature andposed. They only shared a slight simrity in their facial features. In these two years, Lin Xi had witnessed first-hand just how much Mo Chen loved Qiao Ruoxin. She could never take Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s ce in Mo Chen¡¯s heart; it was simply impossible! Chapter 95 - 95 95 Tell Mo Chen the Truth ?Chapter 95: Chapter 95: Tell Mo Chen the Truth Chapter 95: Chapter 95: Tell Mo Chen the Truth Inside the room. Qiao Ruoxin was already sleepless, tossing and turning on the bed. Mo Chen had only slept here for a few hours, and his presence was beginning to permeate the air¡­ Suddenly, her phone rang. She picked it up to see, yet another unknown number. Without guessing, it was definitely that lunatic again. After hesitating for a few seconds, she picked up the phone, got out of bed, and went to the terrace to answer. ¡°Mr. Lawrence! Let me make it clear to you, I won¡¯t go back!¡± But the other end of the phone conveyed a man¡¯s low chuckle, ¡°It¡¯s morning there now, isn¡¯t it? Why such a temper so early in the day?¡± ¡°Get lost!¡± Preparing to hang up, Qiao Ruoxin was stopped when the man said, ¡°Your mother hasn¡¯t been in good health recently, aren¡¯t you going to visit her?¡± Her heart skipped a beat. ¡°Cut the crap! You used that trick two years ago, I won¡¯t believe you again.¡± ¡°Believe it or not, it¡¯s up to you, but I have been rather busy recently and haven¡¯t had time toe for you. You¡¯d better behave, otherwise when I doe for you, it won¡¯t be so pleasant.¡± Qiao Ruoxin frowned slightly, ¡°What do you want to do?¡± ¡°It seems you still think that Mo Chen wasn¡¯t stressed enough two years ago, so I¡¯ll just give him a bit more stress. Maybe fighting poison with poison will cure him.¡± She became enraged, her breathing growing rapid, ¡°You go to hell! If you stress him out again, I definitely won¡¯t let you off!¡± After finishing, she directly hung up the phone and blocked the number again. After ending the call, Qiao Ruoxin began to feel anxious and restless. If Simon really came to China, what would she do? Mo Chen would definitely confront him head-on. What she feared the most was Simon revealing everything that had happened in the past two years to stress Mo Chen. No! She had to speed things up and tell Mo Chen the truth before Simon appeared, to make him aware of everything. An idea suddenly emerged in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mind. Why not tonight? ¡­ Evening. At Jiang Mansion Number One, in the study. It was the weekend, so he didn¡¯t go to the office. The vast study was as calm as a morgue. Sitting on the chair behind his desk, Mo Chen had a cigarette between his lips, and the crystal ashtray in front of him was filled with butts. A persistent gloom cloaked his handsome face. Scenes from the car ident two years ago constantly shed in his mind. Many fragments of memory drifted through his mind but failed tobine into aplete chain. The next second! Suddenly! A strange light swiftly crossed Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes. The Starfish Earrings! They belonged to the woman in that video fragment in his memory! The smoke blurred his handsome face. He closed his eyes, recalling that nauseating and dirty video, the entwined bodies of a man and a woman. It seemed that the woman was wearing those Starfish Earrings!!! Suddenly he opened his dark eyes again, beginning to have a headache, a splitting pain. His long fingers held his forehead as he frowned, enduring the pain. What did that video have to do with him? Why did he keep remembering the scenes from the video but could never see the faces of the man and woman clearly? The phone vibrated. It pulled Mo Chen¡¯s disordered thoughts back to reality. He picked up the phone and answered, ¡°Speak.¡± ¡°Boss Mo, we are on the way back with Miss Qiao; it will be half an hour.¡± Little Ghost ising back? He frowned slightly, a hint of puzzlement in his eyes, but he still responded indifferently, ¡°Hmm, I¡¯m at home.¡± Chapter 96 - 96 96 Are you going to fucking speak or not ?Chapter 96: Chapter 96: Are you going to fucking speak or not! Chapter 96: Chapter 96: Are you going to fucking speak or not! The car slowly entered the vi¡¯s garage. Qiao Ruoxin pushed open the car door and walked to the vi¡¯s main entrance, ringing the doorbell. The nanny came to open the door, ¡°Miss Qiao, Mr. Mo is in the upstairs study.¡± ¡°Auntie, could you warm up a cup of milk for me?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± She stood in the living room, looking at the light gray French-style staircase, lost in thought. The nanny came over with a tray, ¡°Miss Qiao, your warm milk.¡± Qiao Ruoxin snapped back to reality and took the tray, ¡°Thank you.¡± Then, she headed upstairs. Her heartbeat suddenly quickened, and she felt tense all over. Qiao Ruoxin reached the study but stopped in her tracks and turned back towards the master bedroom. Entering the man¡¯s bedroom, she found the imported medication that eased fits of temper and dropped a pill into the cup of milk. ¡­ Inside the study. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. Mo Chen looked up and extinguished the cigarette in the ashtray, his voice deep, ¡°Come in.¡± The study¡¯s door was pushed open, and Qiao Ruoxin walked in with a cup of warm milk. A hint of warmth appeared in the man¡¯s dark, icy eyes, and the corner of his mouth curled up. ¡°Mo Chen brother, drink this cup of warm milk,¡± she ced the warm milk on the desk. Mo Chen frowned, ncing at the cup of warm milk with some distaste, and said coldly, ¡°You drink it, I don¡¯t like it.¡± What kind of grown man drinks milk? Qiao Ruoxin stared at the man for three seconds. She parted her slender, straight legs and straddled his waist. Mo Chen¡¯s body stiffened slightly but quickly returned to normal, his long fingers naturally wrapping around her slender waist. ¡°Mo Chen, if you drink this milk, I¡¯ll tell you about what happened two years ago.¡± Her expression was so serious, it didn¡¯t look like she was joking at all. The air in the study seemed to freeze. The man gazed at her delicate and pretty face and was silent for a long time. That evening, Qiao Ruoxin was wearing a nude pink spaghetti strap mini dress, cinched at the waist emphasizing her curvaceous figure and delicate curves, with her gentle and romantic long curly hair falling to her waist. At that moment, her skin glowed white, and her sparkling eyes fixed on Mo Chen. ¡°Little Ghost, are you seducing me?¡± His voice was husky to the extreme, and the color in his eyes noticeably darkened. ¡°You can think that if you like.¡± Mo Chen stared at her lovely corbone and asked in a deep voice, ¡°Why have you decided to tell me now?¡± She smiled gently, ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because the moonlight is beautiful tonight, or perhaps it¡¯s because I¡¯m in a good mood.¡± The man picked up the cup of warm milk, a look of disgust fleeting across his handsome face, but he still downed it in one gulp. With a ¡®snap,¡¯ the ss cup was ced on the desk. ¡°Go ahead, I¡¯m listening,¡± he watched Qiao Ruoxin intently. The next second, the Little Ghost kissed him, removing the trace of milk on his lips with her own. He watched her expressionlessly, letting her kiss him, but didn¡¯t respond. Qiao Ruoxin pulled back from his lips, her slender fingers touching his tightly closed ones as she smiled and said, ¡°Consider that a kiss in advance. Promise me, no matter what I sayter, you can¡¯t get angry. You need to stay calm.¡± The man¡¯srge hand squeezed her waist a little harder. His voice was icy and merciless, ¡°I didn¡¯t promise you that.¡± She chuckled, ¡°Then please try to stay calm, Mr. Mo.¡± ¡°Are you fucking going to tell me or not? Are you here to trick me into drinking milk?¡± The damn man was angry again, his temper was truly¡­ very explosive. Qiao Ruoxin lowered her gaze to the ck cor of the man¡¯s shirt, ¡°Just listen to what I have to say, and you can talk after I¡¯m done, okay?¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± Chapter 97 - 97 97 I Really Didnt Betray You ?Chapter 97: Chapter 97: I Really Didn¡¯t Betray You Chapter 97: Chapter 97: I Really Didn¡¯t Betray You She even found herself afraid to meet Mo Chen¡¯s eyes. Guilt, fear, panic. An indescribable sense of shame. ¡°Two years ago, I never intended to really break up with you, I was just throwing a tantrum. You were involved in a research project due to business confidentialities, something I had no idea about, and then you started to disappear for months at a time, only keeping in touch through calls and WeChat.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Gathering her courage, Qiao Ruoxin raised her eyes to look at the silent man and continued, ¡°Everyone said that you were actually trying to break up, but were too embarrassed to say it outright, trying to save face for a little girl and pressuring me into initiating the breakup instead.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man¡¯s handsome face tightened, shrouded in dark clouds. ¡°It was precisely during that time that my dad had an affair, and my mom was making a fuss about divorce. I was in a really bad mood. When I finally saw you after a month, you didn¡¯t exin anything and just fiercely slept with me all night, then you continued to disappear.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Tears began to well up in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes: ¡°At that time, I felt extremely humiliated, and together with my father¡¯s affair, that¡¯s why I impulsively made a scene about breaking up with you.¡± At this point, Mo Chen¡¯s expression had turned even uglier, as if a storm was about to break at any moment. ¡°On the day it snowed, you waited for me all night, and then you beat my stepfather¡¯s son until he was bleeding all over the ground. To tell you the truth, I was quite disappointed in you that day.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The pressure of his grip on her slender waist increased. Qiao Ruoxin smiled faintly: ¡°That night, my mom took me to meet my stepfather. I really didn¡¯t betray you. My mom and I talked all night. At daybreak, I was determined to return home. My stepbrother offered to take me back, and that was that.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°My mom intended to marry into the Lawrence Family, and it just so happened that we had argued, so I decided to attend the wedding and then exin everything to you when I returned. I didn¡¯t want to indulge your bad temper any longer.¡± The man¡¯s lips curved into a self-mocking smile. Having heard all this, the rot within his chest seemed to intensify. ¡°But I never expected that once I left, it would be for two years.¡± Mo Chen snorted derisively, letting out a scornfulugh: ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, you didn¡¯t leave, you vanished from the Human World! I couldn¡¯t find you no matter where I searched! You were nowhere to be found!¡± Her thick, long eyshes trembled: ¡°I was imprisoned by them, I simply couldn¡¯t leave! My mom wanted me to stay by her side, saying I was too young to understand what love is. She imed everything she did was for my own good, insisting you would never cherish me, and she also wanted to¡­¡± At this point, Qiao Ruoxin struggled to continue. Mo Chen¡¯s long fingers violently gripped her chin, his eyes burning with anger: ¡°What did your mom want to do!¡± ¡°My mom¡­ wanted me to marry my stepbrother¡­¡± As expected¡­ The man¡¯s dark eyes shed slightly, followed by a coldugh: ¡°So it turns out, that trash got what he deserved from me. My only regret is not killing him on the spot.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at his handsome face, her heart pounding violently. Let¡¯s leave it at that, she had said all that could be said. The rest¡­ were things unspeakable, also things that would provoke Mo Chen. ¡°I¡¯ve said everything¡­¡± Mo Chen looked at her with a slightly nervous gaze, his voice stern and cold-blooded: ¡°Little Ghost, over these two years, have you been trying to ept that piece of trash.¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t!¡± she immediately retorted. Chapter 98 - 98 98 You Dont Actually Love Me Do You ?Chapter 98: Chapter 98: You Don¡¯t Actually Love Me, Do You? Chapter 98: Chapter 98: You Don¡¯t Actually Love Me, Do You? Mo Chen was furious, suddenly erupting in anger, ¡°You couldn¡¯t give me a single phone call in two years? Or send one message! Even just one word!¡± She had been imprisoned by her own mother, how badly could she be abused? ¡°My mom locked me up in the Lawrence Family manor, wouldn¡¯t let me go out, and I wasn¡¯t allowed to use anymunications devices. Plus, my mom always lied to me, saying she was in poor health, and I didn¡¯t dare to make her angry, I¡­¡± Saying so much, even she felt like it was an excuse. Qiao Ruoxin suddenly felt a bit angry, ¡°Also, she showed me the rumors about you, and at that time, my heart really turned cold. I thought you had a new girlfriend¡­¡± Even now, when she recalled the rumors she had seen back then, it still made her very upset. At these words, Mo Chen suddenly let out augh, hisughter full of mockery and despair, ¡°So you saw them¡­¡± It was the fifth month after Little Ghost had disappeared when he deliberately let the media expose the rumors to force Qiao Ruoxin toe out. He thought Qiao Ruoxin would suddenly appear, calling him a scumbag, or even p him across the face. But in the end, reality told him that he had overestimated his importance in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s heart. ¡°So you saw the rumors of me with other women, and you were indifferent, choosing to give up, is that it?¡± ¡°¡­¡± At that time, she hadn¡¯t just chosen to give up on Mo Chen, she also chose to give up on herself, which is why she attempted suicide in the bathroom. Mo Chen grabbed her chin, staring into her eyes, ¡°Why choose toe back after two years? Why think of finding me only after two years have passed?¡± ¡°I¡­¡± She was just about to answer when she was suddenly held in his embrace. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s chin rested on the man¡¯s broad shoulders. A deep, cold voice reached her ear from Mo Chen, ¡°Forget it, I don¡¯t want to listen anymore. As long as you¡¯re by my side now, that¡¯s enough.¡± She let out a gentleugh, hugging the man¡¯s body. ¡°Little Ghost, you actually don¡¯t love me at all, do you?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s body stiffened, pushing away from the man, ¡°Why would you say that?¡± He spoke lightly, ¡°You¡¯ve known me since you were 14. Aside from calling me ¡®brother¡¯ every time you see me, have you had any other thoughts about me?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She couldn¡¯t help but widen her eyes, somewhat shocked. She hadn¡¯t. But she wanted to retort, ¡°That¡¯s because you were always so cold to me. With our age difference, I thought you wouldn¡¯t like a child like me¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s words were cut off as the man interrupted her, ¡°During the summer and winter vacations, whenever you went to Bai Junyan¡¯s ce, I was there. Do you think that was just a coincidence?¡± She was at a loss for words, unsure of how to respond. Could it be¡­ Mo Chen was there to see her??? Indeed, as she recalled, whenever she and Lan Ke went to Bai Junyan¡¯s ce to hang out, she always saw Mo Chen with a cold demeanor, sitting on the couch, arrogantly snobbish and begging for a thrashing. Mo Chen lit another cigarette and put it between his lips, exhaling the smoke onto her face. ¡°Cough cough¡­¡± She was a bit choked by the smoke, coughing twice. He spoke in a deep voice, ¡°If it weren¡¯t for me ruthlessly eliminating those men who tried every means to pursue you, you would probably belong to someone else by now, right?¡± Ever since Little Ghost got into film school, there were too many rich young men chasing after her. As Gu Mocheng had said, she was the ideal type for most of the rich heirs in their circle. ¡°¡­¡± She was shocked once more. So those men who had given up halfway through pursuing her had all been dealt with by Mo Chen? Seeing her astonished expression, Mo Chen let out a scornful, disdainful chuckle, ¡°To you, I¡¯m nothing more than a powerful and influential wastrel, hot-tempered, weird in character, and treating you hot and cold.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not like that¡­¡± Chapter 99 - 99 99 Why Cry ?Chapter 99: Chapter 99: Why Cry? Chapter 99: Chapter 99: Why Cry? Mo Chen extinguished the cigarette butt in the ashtray. His tone was indifferent and cold-blooded, ¡°Little Ghost, do you know what I was thinking about when I was stuck in the car, unable to move after the ident?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She shook her head. He let out a hollowugh, with a touch of despair in his dark eyes, ¡°I was wondering, if I died just like that, would you cry? Or would you be haunted by my death? In the end, I concluded you wouldn¡¯t.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes filled with shock. Was she really that heartless in Mo Chen¡¯s eyes? ¡°You might be sad for a while, then you would continue with your life and never think of me again. The more I thought about it, the more I hated you. All I had in my mind was the impulse to kill you, so, I had to survive. Only by living could I kill you.¡± Suddenly, her tears broke free, slowly trailing down her cheeks. Panic flickered through Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes, and he sped her slender waist with hisrge hand, pulling her into his embrace. ¡°Why the hell are you crying?¡± His tone was harsh, but there was a hint of tenderness. ¡°Because you said I don¡¯t love you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s voice was slightly tinged with sobs, pitiful and aggrieved. She lowered her head and fiercely bit down on the man¡¯s shoulder, followed by his muffled groan of pain. The arms that held her tightened even more, as if trying to crush her into his bones. This damn man was infuriating! After all that talk, he portrayed her as a heartless, vain brat! She didn¡¯t know how long she bit him, but finally, she let go, with tears still silently falling. Mo Chen slightly raised his eyebrows, gripped her chin, ¡°Done biting? The marks you left on my neck haven¡¯t even faded yet, and now you bite my shoulder; why do you like biting people so much?¡± She huffed angrily, ¡°I¡¯ll bite you! I really want to bite you to death!¡± The manughed out loud, wiping away her tears with a tissue, ¡°Then keep biting. It¡¯s quitefortable.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin suddenly stood up, ¡°Mo Chen, you¡¯re a dead pervert! Didn¡¯t you say I don¡¯t love you? Fine, I don¡¯t love you! What are you going to do about it? I hope it pisses you off!¡± She took such a huge risk to sneak back, only to be treated like a dog! It was maddening! Damn man!!! Just as she was about to turn and leave, Mo Chen pulled her back into his arms, circling her slender waist once again. ¡°Little Ghost, it doesn¡¯t matter whether you love me or not. What matters is that I¡¯ve set my sights on you, and you don¡¯t have a choice.¡± His deep, ocean-like eyes stared into Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s tearful ones. Then hisrge hand cradled her cheek, leaning in to capture the red lips he¡¯d been eyeing for so long. ¡°Mmm¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin struggled uncooperatively, pounding on his shoulder, which was precisely the one she had just bitten. The man frowned, enduring the pain, but still kissed her for a while before letting her go. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say I don¡¯t love you? Then why do you still want me? Are you sick?¡± she gasped lightly. Mo Chen¡¯s long fingers caressed her chin, his voice deep, ¡°I¡¯m psychologically disturbed.¡± ¡°You! Completely unreasonable!¡± She was really on the verge of crying from frustration! ¡°Why would you reason with a psycho? I won¡¯t listen,¡± his tone was authoritative and domineering, allowing no room for refusal. Mo Chen looked down at her dress, ¡°Stop squirming; you¡¯re pushing up your dress.¡± ??? Qiao Ruoxin looked down at her dress with a puzzled expression and instantly blushed. She was still straddling the man¡¯sp, and instinctively covered his eyes with her small hands, ¡°Don¡¯t look!¡± But Mo Chen chuckled softly, ¡°Mmm¡­¡± She got up from his embrace and straightened her dress. The next second, the man¡¯s low voice resonated, ¡°Little Ghost, it¡¯s okay if you don¡¯t love me, but if you fall for someone else ande crying, begging me to let you be together, I might make the two of you die for love, vanishing forever from my world. What I can¡¯t have, I¡¯d rather not see it for the rest of my life.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fingertips trembled involuntarily. Had Mo Chen¡¯s obsession reached such a level? Chapter 100 - 100 100 Mo Chen Says I Dont Love Him ?Chapter 100: Chapter 100: Mo Chen Says I Don¡¯t Love Him Chapter 100: Chapter 100: Mo Chen Says I Don¡¯t Love Him Late at night, in the bedroom. Qiao Ruoxiny on the dark green bedsheet, wrapped in a dark green nket, her body embraced by a man. This damn man had fallen into a deep sleep, but she was wide awake with insomnia. Her head was filled with Mo Chen¡¯s words from earlier that night, saying she didn¡¯t love him. It felt as if he was brainwashing her. Two years ago, her mother had done the same, iming she was too young and naive, insisting she had no understanding of love. So¡­ what really is love? Her slender fingers touched the man¡¯s high, proud nose, while a dense, prickling pain filled her heart. Did she truly not love Mo Chen? If she didn¡¯t love him, why had she given him all of her firsts? Qiao Ruoxin found herself lost in confusion and conflict. That night, she suffered from insomnia and finally understood Master Mo¡¯s agony¡ªinsomnia was truly unbearable. Early morning, seven o¡¯clock. Qiao Ruoxin got out of bed, finished washing up, changed her clothes, nced at the man still sleeping deeply in bed, and then left the bedroom. ¡­ Shuian Huating. Instead of heading directly to the training camp, she had the bodyguard drive her to Lan Ke¡¯s home. Pressing the doorbell, Lan Ke showed up to open the door, bleary-eyed and wearing a strappy nightgown. ¡°Ringing my doorbell so early in the morning like this, are you trying to kill me¡­¡± Upon seeing her, Lan Ke turned and went back into the living room. ¡°I want to ask you something,¡± Qiao Ruoxin followed her through the door. Lan Ke poured two sses of water and set them on the coffee table, her voicezy and blurred, ¡°What is it?¡± Qiao Ruoxin bit her lip, ¡°Mo Chen says I don¡¯t love him.¡± At those words, Lan Ke instantly woke up, opening her eyes wide, ¡°Indeed, you don¡¯t love him enough.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and her gaze immediately dimmed. ¡°Even you think so?¡± There was a sense of defeat. Lan Ke took a sip from the ss, ¡°You¡¯ve never worried about whether Master Mo loves you, right? Because you know he does, he makes it very obvious.¡± ¡­ ¡°Ruoxin, up until now, I feel like you haven¡¯t understood what love is.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s expression wasplex, ¡°Then¡­ what does it mean to love?¡± Lan Ke said, ¡°Like me, I broke off rtions with my family just to be with Bai Junyan. Can you do that?¡± ¡­ Lan Ke continued, ¡°Ruoxin, to say you don¡¯t love Mo Chen at all would be wrong, but it¡¯s just that you don¡¯t love him deeply enough.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± She didn¡¯t understand, she really didn¡¯t. ¡°If you broke up with himpletely and another man of the same type appeared, you could be with him, but Master Mo couldn¡¯t. As far as I know, there¡¯s a flight attendant somewhat simr to you around him, but he¡¯s never been moved.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fingertips curled, was she talking about Lin Xi? ¡°That¡¯s because Mo Chen has a serious case of paranoia!¡± Lan Keughed, ¡°No, no, no, if just any substitute could rece you, then it has nothing to do with love, it¡¯s just an obsession.¡± For a moment, she didn¡¯t know how to react. She had to admit, she was shaken. Qiao Ruoxin lowered her eyes to the ss of water on the coffee table, clear and hollow, much like her own heart at that moment. It was like questioning the whole of life! Lan Ke gently patted her shoulder, ¡°You know, when we were kids, every time I yed with Bai Junyan, Master Mo was sure to be there. Haven¡¯t you ever wondered why?¡± Her eyes widened, ¡°You all saw it from the start?¡± ¡°Of course! The way Mo Chen looked at you was very different, intense and full of possessiveness.¡± Chapter 101 - 101 101 Dont Keep Spoiling Me Like This ?Chapter 101: Chapter 101: Don¡¯t Keep Spoiling Me Like This Chapter 101: Chapter 101: Don¡¯t Keep Spoiling Me Like This Inside the ¡°Idol 101¡± training camp. Returning to the camp, Qiao Ruoxin went to the kitchen on the first floor to grab a bottle of iced water from the fridge. Twisting off the cap, she took a sip, and the cold sensation was refreshing and invigorating. At that moment, Wen Wan approached her. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, the debut night at the end of the month will be a live broadcast, and your stage performance partner will be Lu Xingyu. Get ready.¡± Lu Xingyu??? That top-tier celebrity! ¡°Can I get a different guest star?¡± Wen Wan let out augh, ¡°Reality shows have a script and a screeny, you must know that, right? Since you¡¯re striving for the center position, it¡¯s destined that you¡¯ll partner with Lu Xingyu for the stage performance.¡± She paused for a moment and then nodded, ¡°Alright, I ept. To be honest, I¡¯m already grateful that you haven¡¯t sabotaged me and forced me out of thispetition.¡± ¡°Even if I like Mo Chen more, I wouldn¡¯t resort to such despicable means. I want topete with you fairly,¡± Wen Wan said with disdain. Having said that, Wen Wan turned and left. Qiao Ruoxin took two more sips of iced water to clear her head. ¡­ Soon, night fell. Late at night, Qiao Ruoxin finished practicing her dance at eleven o¡¯clock before returning to her room, her entire body aching. She picked up her phone, ready to post on Weibo to interact with her fans, after all, she was still counting on their votes. [Just finished dancing and I¡¯m so hungry~ Craving soup dumplings and cherries~~~~ Are you guys asleep yet?] After posting on Weibo, she tossed her phone onto the bed and then went to the bathroom to shower. Forty minutester, she came out wearing a bathrobe, about to pick up the hairdryer to dry her hair. A knock at the door sounded. Qiao Ruoxin looked back, her eyebrows slightly furrowed. She walked over to open the door, and at the moment she did, she couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°Mo Chen, brother!¡± The man¡¯s tall and imposing figure stood outside the door, handing her a bag with a deep, cold voice, ¡°Eat, then sleep.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked down with a puzzled face at the items in the bag. Instantly, her heart tightened. Inside were three airtight containers, one with soup dumplings, the remaining two with cherries. Feeling like she had a lump in her throat, she didn¡¯t know what to say. He must have seen the Weibo post she had just made, right? It was just an interaction with her fans; she wasn¡¯t really hungry. Qiao Ruoxin grabbed the man¡¯s hand and pulled him into the room, closing the door behind them. ¡°Stop spoiling me like this, you¡¯ve already spoiled me rotten with your indulgences!¡± Yet the man scoffed with a snort, a contemptuous coldugh, ¡°You don¡¯t love me, yet you¡¯re willing to stay by my side. Isn¡¯t it because I spoil you?¡± Her gaze flickered for a moment, and her hand tightened over the bag. Qiao Ruoxin pouted a bit sadly and stepped forward to hug the man. Her slender arms wrapped around his waist, his waist so thin, yet his shoulders were so broad. ¡°I¡¯ve been thinking a lot, I¡­ might not really know how to love someone yet, but I will fall in love with you. Trust me.¡± Mo Chen raised his arm to wrap around her delicate body, stroking the still-damp hair at her back. ¡°Mm¡­¡± It was too sentimental, not at all like her. She left the man¡¯s embrace, opened the airtight container, and tried a cherry. It was so sweet. ¡°These cherries are really sweet.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t eat too much,¡± he admonished. Qiao Ruoxin looked up at him, ¡°I¡¯m surprised you even shop, it¡¯s really not easy. To think that Mo Chen, who¡¯s so out of touch with the mortal world, would go shopping!¡± Her teasing tone was so deserving of a smack. The man¡¯s expression soured, and anger began to brew. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Shut up!¡± Chapter 102 - 102 102 I Dont Need an Independent Woman ?Chapter 102: Chapter 102: I Don¡¯t Need an Independent Woman! Chapter 102: Chapter 102: I Don¡¯t Need an Independent Woman! Qiao Ruoxin smiled gently. She took out another cherry and bit it between her lips, then, standing on tiptoe, she moved close to the man¡¯s handsome face. Mo Chen looked down at Little Ghost¡¯s beautiful eyes, which now held a hint of sensuality. With the cherry still between her red lips, she brought it to his lips. Her eyes furiously red at him as if to say, ¡°Hurry up!¡± He burst intoughter but still went along with her childish act. He leaned down and kissed Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s red lips, and then the cherry entered his mouth. Qiao Ruoxin blinked and smiled gently, ¡°Mo Chen, is it sweet?¡± ¡°Mmm¡­¡± She continued to tiptoe and lowered her voice to whisper, ¡°I mean me, am I sweet?¡± All at once, the atmosphere in the cramped room became extremely intimate. Mo Chen¡¯s gaze deepened, and his arms encircled her slender waist, pressing her against the door. He grasped her chin and kissed her fiercely. There was a slight hint of punishment in it. Finally, with his lips against hers, his voice was suppressed and hoarse, ¡°Don¡¯t you fucking tempt me, I can¡¯t touch you now! Understand?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She just wanted him to return to normal, damn man. He didn¡¯t understand her good intentions at all. Qiao Ruoxin hugged his body, resting her chin on his shoulder, ¡°So a hug is okay, right?¡± The man suddenly quieted down, and the restlessness inside him calmed. ¡°Mo Chen, I¡¯ve be so naughty, and it¡¯s all because you indulge me. You know that¡¯s pampering, right?¡± ??? He raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Little Ghost in his arms. A hint of resentment grew in his heart as he gritted his teeth, ¡°Are you fucking ming me?¡± Qiao Ruoxin shook her head, ¡°No, I just feel that I¡¯m too bad, and I¡¯m not good to you at all.¡± But Mo Chen let out a coldugh, ¡°You¡¯re not good to me? Ever since you came back, you¡¯ve been trying to please me in every way, you don¡¯t get angry when I scold you, you still hug me even when I push you away.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Suddenly, the man¡¯s emotions were mixed with a bit of anger, ¡°The cruelest thing is that you can live well without me!¡± Perhaps, Little Ghost might soon find a man to rece his ce. And yet, after all these years, he hadn¡¯t found someone to take Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s ce. Everywhere there were ugly women, with no feelings at all, even making him feel as if he was already useless. It wasn¡¯t until Qiao Ruoxin came back that he realized he hadn¡¯t be useless. His body still desired women. It¡¯s just that those ugly women didn¡¯t work. ¡°But a woman has to be independent too, she can¡¯t always live for a man,¡± she said. Mo Chen¡¯s hand tightened on her slender waist, and he said angrily, ¡°I don¡¯t need an independent woman!¡± He had already forcefully taken possession of Qiao Ruoxin, but he still aggressively and domineeringly wanted her heart. Only having her heart was the safest. Otherwise, if what happened two years ago were to happen again, Qiao Ruoxin might disappear, and next time, he might never see her again in his lifetime. ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin was speechless; she knew Mo Chen had severe paranoia. But for her to live entirely for a man¡­ She discovered two years ago that Mo Chen¡¯s possessiveness was very strong, to the point where he wouldn¡¯t even allow her to talk too much with other men. In a college drama performance, because she yed a couple with a male ssmate, Mo Chen gave her the cold shoulder for a long time, almost a month. L, she had to switch to another role, and only then did this damn man show her a good face. She could have shone bright in the entertainment industry a long time ago, but because of Mo Chen, she gave it up. Actually, she gave up a lot of things for Mo Chen. Chapter 103 - 103 103 You think you can just tell me to ?Chapter 103: Chapter 103: You think you can just tell me to leave and I¡¯ll go? Chapter 103: Chapter 103: You think you can just tell me to leave and I¡¯ll go? Qiao Ruoxiny on the man¡¯s shoulder when she suddenly remembered something and pulled apart his white shirt cor. She saw the mark she¡¯d bitten into his shoulder in anger the night before. Just one look made her frown. Did she bite that hard? ¡°Does it hurt?¡± Mo Chen sneered, ¡°Could it befortable?¡± ¡°Then why didn¡¯t you say anythingst night¡­¡± she murmured softly, her fingertips gently touching the bite mark. The man¡¯s slender fingers pinched her tender cheek: ¡°Does it hurt?¡± ¡°It hurts, it hurts, let go!¡± Jerk! Did he think her face was made of paper? Of course, it hurt! Mo Chen¡¯s lips curled into an indulgent smile, and he rubbed the spot for her: ¡°So you know what pain is.¡± She huffed, ¡°Jerk.¡± The man¡¯s expression cooled slightly, ¡°Say what?¡± ¡°Uh¡­ nothing, oh right, is the debut night at the end of the month being live broadcast? Are youing to watch?¡± Her beautiful eyes fixed on the man, full of anticipation. Mo Chen was indifferent, ¡°We¡¯ll see when the timees.¡± He was about to take the position as Chairman of Hengzhong Group, and it was not the right time to draw attention. If he showed up at the live recording of ¡°Idol 101¡± debut night, he would definitely trend on the hot search the whole night. ¡°Oh¡­ then you can go back. Drive carefully, and stay focused!¡± Qiao Ruoxin left the man¡¯s embrace and turned to go eat some cherries ¨C damn, the cherries that Jerk bought were particrly sweet. But Mo Chen pulled her back with a tug and she crashed into his chest. ¡°What else do you want to do?¡± Her tone was, as ever, haughty. Every time he saw her haughty demeanor, he wanted to ravish her, to hear her beg for mercy, to hear her cry. The man gripped her slender waist, his toneced with a hint of roguishness: ¡°You tell me to go and I just go?¡± ¡°What else? You can¡¯t touch me, isn¡¯t this hug ufortable for you? Are you a masochist?¡± Her self-righteous expression and tone were really asking for it. Mo Chen directly untied the sash of her robe at her waist and chuckled lowly: ¡°A little touching is still allowed.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s body stiffened instantly, feeling Jerk¡¯s restless hand. Damn! ¡°Touch your own head! Watch it, or I¡¯ll bite you again!¡± She pushed away from the man¡¯s chest with force, drawing her robe closed. Her eyes, like those of a startled deer: ¡°Don¡¯te any closer!¡± ¡°Mhm, I¡¯ming closer.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s icy handsome face was now filled with warmth and teasing. ¡°I said don¡¯te closer, not for you toe over!¡± She stepped back, the man advanced, a doting smile on his lips: ¡°Women always say the opposite of what they mean, I understand.¡± ¡°Understand my ass! I mean it, don¡¯te over!¡± The next second, Mo Chen wrapped his arms around her, hisrge hand unapologetically pping her pert behind: ¡°Stop struggling, a little hug and I¡¯ll leave.¡± Hearing this, Qiao Ruoxin allowed herself to be held obediently. Suddenly, Jerk¡¯s deep, sexy voice rose in her ear: ¡°Little Ghost, you seem to have grown up.¡± ¡°¡­¡± What the hell is Jerk touching, and what¡¯s he talking about! ¡°Don¡¯t touch there, put your hands on my waist, and quick.¡± Her soft voice was feigning anger in hermand. Mo Chen chuckled softly, hisughter pleasant, but he didn¡¯t tease her further, just held her. ¡°What are youughing at? Don¡¯tugh!¡± She felt her cheeks getting hot, teased by Jerk. ¡°Hm, then should you cry for me to hear?¡± ¡°Do you really enjoy watching me cry that much?¡± ¡°Mhm, I do.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Perverted Jerk. Chapter 104 - 104 104 How should I talk to Uncle Mo ?Chapter 104: Chapter 104: How should I talk to Uncle Mo? Chapter 104: Chapter 104: How should I talk to Uncle Mo? After the seventh episode of ¡°Idol 101¡±, #Qiao Ruoxin Not in Center Position# climbed to second ce on the trending searches. It caused quite a stir on Weibo. [??? Are you kidding me? Kong Ling is the center? Who are they putting on that pitiful act for every day?] [My little sister Qiao isn¡¯t the center? I¡¯m crying! Mortal Princess! Born to be in the center! Can¡¯t Kong Ling have some sense?] [Seeing Kong Ling¡¯s bitter gourd face just pisses me off, acting like everyone owes her something, always crying at the drop of a hat, crying my ass!] [Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fans don¡¯t go too far! You don¡¯t understand Kong Ling, so why talk about her like that! She cries because of her tearful constitution! She can¡¯t control it!] [Kong Ling¡¯s fans, back off! Stop manipting thements! What era is it that you¡¯re still ying the sympathy card! So outdated!] [Sister, where did you get the confidence to be the center? Getting on in years, with a nd and tasteless look, all you know is to cry, cry, cry, is crying your special skill?] [I¡¯m in tears! My sister Qiao is just like a princess this episode! Her styling is so ethereal! She¡¯s not even the center and yet she dances so heartfelt! Baby is wronged!] [Mortal Princess Xinxin, her body proportions are truly stunning, here shees with those long legs! I¡¯m in love!] [Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fans, have no shame!!! Is the center spot bought by your family? Why can¡¯t others be in the center! Really think of yourself as a princess?] [Our sister Kong Ling is countless times better than that scheming girl! She should have been the center a long time ago! Truly deserved!] [Kong Ling¡¯s fans, have some dignity! Deserved? Pah! What can she do besides cry? Sloppy dancing, panting when singing, facial expressions all over the ce! Have the audacity to be the center?] ¡­ Up to now, Qiao Ruoxin is first in voting, Kong Ling second, and Song Yingying third. After the seven-day recording ended, the show¡¯s crew gathered for a meal. Qiao Ruoxin sat next to Lu Xingyu, envied by everyone else. Only Kong Ling, sitting opposite, felt jealous. It was so unfair! Why did the show¡¯s scriptwriter arrange for Qiao Ruoxin and Lu Xingyu to perform on stage together? Kong Ling clenched her knife and fork tightly, seething with hatred. Meanwhile¡ª Lu Xingyu turned to Qiao Ruoxin beside him and said, ¡°The debut night is at the end of the month. From tomorrow on,e to ourpany to practice. I can only spare three days.¡± She replied with a slight smile, ¡°Sure, I hope Instructor Lu will teach me a lot.¡± Qiao Ruoxin had a trace of worry in her heart. How was she going to tell Mo Chen? She could even imagine Mo Chen¡¯s swearing tone. Just thinking about it gave her a headache¡­ ¡­ Late at night. Qiao Ruoxin returned to the Jiang family¡¯s house, Number One. The housekeeper had already gone home. She went upstairs to the master bedroom, gently pushed open the door, and heard the sound of water running in the bathroom. She turned to the bedroom next door, took a bath in the bathroom there, and changed into a nightgown. Entering Mo Chen¡¯s bedroom again, she saw the man propped up in bed, seemingly reading a book. ¡°Mo Chen, brother¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s soft voice echoed, the man looked up, a smile ying on his lips, his voicezy and sexy, ¡°Little Ghost,e here.¡± She closed the bedroom door and walked towards the plush, luxurious bed. As soon as she reached the bed, the man pulled her into his arms. Qiao Ruoxin immediately smelled a faint scent of mint, very refreshing, veryforting. ¡°Mo Chen, brother, can I discuss something with you?¡± She looked up, her clear eyes appearing very innocent. Mo Chen slightly narrowed his eyes, his long fingers touching her head, his deep voicemanded, ¡°Speak.¡± Chapter 105 - 105 105 Mr. Mos Perversion Level Has Risen ?Chapter 105: Chapter 105: Mr. Mo¡¯s Perversion Level Has Risen Again Chapter 105: Chapter 105: Mr. Mo¡¯s Perversion Level Has Risen Again ¡°The show¡¯s production team has paired me with Lu Xingyu for the debut night¡¯s guest performance, so starting tomorrow, I might have to practice with him¡­¡± Before she could finish, the jerk coldly said, ¡°Scram!¡± Damn! He cursed before even hearing me out! Jerk! Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s small face was full of grievance, ¡°So all the hard work I¡¯ve put in has been for nothing? I promise, I¡¯ll keep my distance from him!¡± Mo Chen snorted in derision, his tone full of sarcasm, ¡°Men and women dancing is all about embracing and holding, how the hell are you going to keep your distance?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She chuckled and hugged the man¡¯s body, leaning her cheek against his chest, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, it¡¯s just a performance, not real. Just agree to me! I¡¯ll do anything you want!¡± Maybe that was a bit too much to promise? Can¡¯t worry about that now! The man slightly raised his eyebrow, a hint of wickedness shing in his eyes as he lifted her chin, ¡°This is what you said, no backing out.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin felt like she was already regretting it, what new tricks was this jerk thinking of? ¡°What do you want me to do?¡± she asked, full of curiosity. Mo Chen let out a disdainful coldugh, looked down at her puzzled eyes, ¡°Not much, just two things.¡± ¡°What things?¡± The man took hold of her chin, suddenly leaned close to her small face, and lowered his voice, ¡°First thing, you apany me to a hot spring.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jerk is a jerk! Qiao Ruoxin felt like she understood his meaning??? Is Lord Mo just simply wanting to soak in a hot spring with her? Ha¡­ Jerk. Qiao Ruoxin blinked, fixing her gaze on his currently devilish handsome face, ¡°And the second thing?¡± Without warning, the man pushed her away, got out of bed, and left the bedroom. Before he left, he dropped two words, ¡°Just wait.¡± ??? Completely baffled, she wondered what she was supposed to wait for? A few minutester, Mo Chen returned, and threw a ne at her. Qiao Ruoxin, holding the exquisite ne, lit up, ¡°Wow, it¡¯s so beautiful! Eh? Why is there a red light shing?¡± ¡°That¡¯s a miniature camera, that¡¯s the second thing,¡± the man said in a condescending cold voice. ¡°¡­¡± She suddenly felt this ne was so perverted, and muttered softly, ¡°Who designed such a perverted ne¡­¡± Mo Chen¡¯s voice was deep and serious, ¡°I did.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin was about tough from anger, ¡°Mo Chen, you¡¯re getting more perverted by the day. Are you expecting me to wear this ne while practicing the dance?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± And he has the nerve to say yes!!! So brilliant! To havee up with such a tiny camera, the size of a soybean, yet so light. ¡°So that means you can monitor me 24 hours a day?¡± Mo Chen, dressed in a ck robe,y on the bed with his shirt cor open, revealing his sexy pectorals and abs. He lit a cigarette and ced it between his lips, exhaling smoke; his voice was blurry as he replied, ¡°Yes¡­¡± ¡°Mo Chen, brother, when ites to being a pervert, nobody can beat you!¡± She really wanted to hand this jerk an award! The Best Pervert Award! The man frowned, looking at her aggrieved little eyes, and said in a deep voice, ¡°You can refuse.¡± ¡°I¡­ I agree! Isn¡¯t it enough that I¡¯ll wear it?¡± For her C-position debut! She would endure! The jerk chuckled, ¡°Good.¡± Suddenly, Qiao Ruoxin lunged at him and bit his other shoulder, while the man¡¯s muffled groan sounded in her ears. The smile at the corner of the man¡¯s mouth was indulgent, and hisrge hand stroked her long hair from behind. Using an extremelyzy, sexy, and smoldering voice, he said, ¡°Gentle, it hurts.¡± Chapter 106 - 106 106 Mr. Mo Gets Jealous ?Chapter 106: Chapter 106: Mr. Mo Gets Jealous Chapter 106: Chapter 106: Mr. Mo Gets Jealous Qiao Ruoxin bit down harder, wishing she could tear off his shoulder! The man chuckled softly, hisughter filled with pleasure. He patted her head, ¡°Or should we switch sides? I still need to sign documents with this arm tomorrow.¡± She red at him angrily, then let go of that damn man¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Just because you tell me to bite, I have to bite? Keep dreaming! I won¡¯t!¡± Her puffed-up expression was extremely adorable. But she still lifted the man¡¯s cor and nced at his shoulder. Luckily, her bite wasn¡¯t that fierce this time. Qiao Ruoxin cleared her throat and then stood up, ¡°Goodnight, I¡¯m going to bed. Need to wake up early tomorrow.¡± The moment she turned, Mo Chen grabbed her slender wrist, ¡°Little Ghost, sleep with me, hmm?¡± She mercilessly shook off the damn man¡¯s hand, ¡°No way! You expect me to apany you after making me wear this ne?¡± Qiao Ruoxin huffed arrogantly and turned to leave without looking back. Yet the man watched her retreating figure, the smile on his lips growing deeper. ¡­ The next day, early morning. After getting out of bed and freshening up, Qiao Ruoxin changed her clothes and was escorted to MT Entertainment by her bodyguard. She entered the dance studio, waiting for Lu Xingyu to show up. Looking down at the ne, she felt like some kind of secret agent. This damn man is really something else! The next second, Lu Xingyu walked into the dance studio and greeted her, ¡°You¡¯re quite early.¡± She immediately stood up, smiling slightly, ¡°I couldn¡¯t possibly make you wait for me.¡± ¡°The song selection for this performance is my new song ¡®Lu¡¯, which has a sexy, mature vibe¡­¡± ¡­ Hengzhong Group, CEO¡¯s office. The man sat in the swivel chair behind the desk, in a spotless white shirt, sleeves casually rolled up revealing a business-style wristwatch. After signing thest document, he looked up at theputer screen, and with a flick of his index finger, switched to the camera angle capturing Qiao Ruoxin. All seemed normal. At that moment, Qiao Ruoxin was standing behind Lu Xingyu, learning dance moves, focused and serious. But the next second, Lu Xingyu walked over to Qiao Ruoxin, grabbed her wrist, and guided her dance moves. Mo Chen¡¯s dark pupils suddenly constricted as he cursed softly, ¡°Fuck¡­¡± He abruptly stood up and walked towards the window. Could Little Ghost fall in love with another man? Mo Chen closed his eyes, fingers pinching the bridge of his nose, unable to keep hisposure as anger stirred within him. Forget it, it¡¯s just a dance, out of sight, out of mind. He let out a derisive cold snort, thinking the women who have been with him could never fall for any trash. But the next second, he lost control of his emotions. Mo Chen returned to his desk and stared at the surveince footage on theputer screen. His temple throbbed violently, and he suddenly felt a severe headache. Qiao Ruoxin and that Lu Xingyu were getting too close! His lips pressed into a thin line, containing the rage inside him. But he couldn¡¯t control himself and mmed the mouse onto the floor. Would Qiao Ruoxin fall for a man like that? Sitting in the chair, Mo Chen switched the screen to a browser page and looked up ¡®Lu Xingyu¡¯. After quickly going through his biography, he sneered and muttered under his breath, ¡°Trash.¡± He switched back to the surveince footage, his dark eyes flooded with fury. Qiao Ruoxin actually smiled at that piece of trash??? And that smile was so sweet! Fuck¡­ ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, are you fucking lovesick?!¡± Completely at the end of his tether, he exploded! Chapter 107 - 107 107 The Irritable Ink Master Sneaks a Peek ?Chapter 107: Chapter 107: The Irritable Ink Master Sneaks a Peek Online Chapter 107: Chapter 107: The Irritable Ink Master Sneaks a Peek Online MT Entertainment Company. ¡°Ruoxin, you can make this move a bit cooler, yes, that¡¯s it.¡± Lu Xingyu was patiently instructing Qiao Ruoxin. And Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s forehead had already sprouted ayer of sweat. ¡°Let¡¯s take a break.¡± Lu Xingyu handed her a bottle of water, she smiled, took the bottle, and drank two mouthfuls. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to learn so quickly.¡± After drinking two mouthfuls of ice water, Qiao Ruoxin suddenly noticed that Lu Xingyu¡¯s gaze seemed a bit off. She couldn¡¯t help but shift a little to the side, ¡°Teacher Lu, don¡¯t look at me with admiration, I¡¯m quite bad.¡± Lu Xingyu chuckled, ¡°You¡¯re quite interesting.¡± ¡­ Meanwhile. Outside the dance studio, a tall, indifferent figure stood there, dressed in a ck tracksuit, wearing sses with silver wire frames, a ck duckbill cap, and a white mask. Those dark eyes looking into the dance studio seemed to burst with a hunger for vengeance. This Little Ghost is simply courting death! Being all chummy with other men? Very good! Let¡¯s see how he¡¯s going to deal with her tonight! Suddenly turning around, Lu Xingyu¡¯s assistant, holding two cups of freshly bought coffee, bumped into the man¡¯s body. ¡°Ah!¡± the assistant eximed. The coffee spilled onto the man¡¯s body. In an instant, a volcano erupted. ¡°Are you fucking blind?!¡± ¡°I-I¡¯m so sorry, I didn¡¯t mean to¡­¡± the assistant repeatedly nodded, apologizing. Mo Chen, with his silver wire-framed sses, now looked like a disheveled educated man. But the way he lost his temper was not the least bit refined, as furious as a wild beast. This scene caught the attention of the two people inside the dance studio. Lu Xingyu frowned and got up, ¡°Xiaoqi, what happened?¡± Qiao Ruoxin also stood up, howe that silhouette standing outside the door looked so familiar? It seemed like she had seen it somewhere before, hadn¡¯t she? But with the mask and the duckbill cap, it was impossible to clearly see what they looked like. A flicker of panic appeared in Mo Chen¡¯s eyes as he quickly left the ce. The apologetic assistant continued to apologize to the man¡¯s retreating figure, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, sir! Really sorry!¡± As Lu Xingyu came over, ¡°What happened?¡± ¡°I was justing back with coffee when I saw that gentleman standing there. I didn¡¯t expect him to suddenly turn around, and I spilled my coffee all over him¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin stepped outside and just caught a glimpse of that figure striding away. Her eyes widened in surprise, it was Mo Chen! Damn! It wasn¡¯t enough for this bastard to put a surveince ne on her, he even came over in person to supervise her? And what was that getup? Did he think she wouldn¡¯t recognize him dressed like that? But this bastard naturally has the frame for clothing, he could wear anything and still have the vibe of a male model. ¡­ Inside the elevator. Mo Chen, with an air of menace all over him, walked up to the elevator and pressed the button, irritation written all over his handsome face as he took off his mask. He looked down at the coffee stains on his body. When had he, who had a severe obsession with cleanliness, ever been subjected to such humiliation? The cleaningdy nearby, seeing him, said, ¡°Young man, you need to soak your clothes in water quickly, or else the stains won¡¯te out.¡± Mo Chen looked annoyed, his lips pressed tightly together. With a ding-dong, the elevator doors slowly opened. His face grim, he stepped inside the elevator while the cleaningdy who was scrubbing the walls couldn¡¯t help but shout at him, ¡°Considering how stylish your clothes are, you better soak them quickly, don¡¯t forget!¡± Mo Chen responded expressionlessly, ¡°Mhm.¡± Then, the elevator doors slowly closed. Just thinking about the image of Qiao Ruoxinughing and talking with that man made his fists, hanging by his sides, clench tightly, his knuckles crackling ominously. Chapter 108 - 108 108 Mr. Mos Punishment ?Chapter 108: Chapter 108: Mr. Mo¡¯s Punishment Chapter 108: Chapter 108: Mr. Mo¡¯s Punishment At dusk, at Jiang Mansion Number One. Qiao Ruoxin had practiced dance all day long and felt like her bones were falling apart. After returning to the vi, there was deathly silence, not a sound to be heard, It was¡­ terrifying. She quietly went back to her room upstairs, took a bath, and then changed into a beige spaghetti strap nightgown. Qiao Ruoxin went next door, pushed open the door of the master bedroom, and peeked inside, huh? No one there? The bedroom was pitch-ck, and just as she turned to leave, she screamed, ¡°Ah!¡± At that moment, her body was suddenly pulled aside and pressed against the wall. The tall figure of the man loomed over her, his other arm closing the door forcefully, It also represented the rage that was soaring within him. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you turn on the light? You scared me; I thought you weren¡¯t here.¡± In the darkness, she couldn¡¯t see Mo Chen¡¯s expression, but she could feel the sinister aura exuding from him. ¡°Did you enjoy dancing so much?¡± the man¡¯s voice was low and menacing. Qiao Ruoxin shuddered, ¡°Didn¡¯t you see everything? Just practice and practice, it¡¯s tedious and tasteless.¡± He snorted in disdain, ¡°I saw you smiling andughing, seemed like you were having a st.¡± Qiao Ruoxin narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly, ¡°So the figure outside the practice room was really you?¡± In an instant, the atmosphere turned from terrifying to somewhat eerie¡­ Mo Chen¡¯srge hand grasped her slender waist, shamelessly denying, ¡°It wasn¡¯t.¡± She couldn¡¯t helpughing, ¡°Really not you? Then what I saw was a dog, huh?¡± The grip on her waist tightened further, as if he was about to snap her waist. ¡°You¡¯re hurting me!¡± she frowned in displeasure. Mo Chen, using the bright moonlight shining through the window, stared at her little face for a while, and then bent down and kissed her lips fiercely. ¡°Mmph!¡± She instinctively hit the man¡¯s shoulder and then heard a painful grunt from him. Suddenly, she remembered that both of this dog man¡¯s shoulders had been bitten by her, and quite severely at that. Qiao Ruoxin then withdrew her hand. But this dog man was getting more and more out of line! Biting her lips! Finally, a metallic taste of blood began to spread between their lips. Damn! Mo Chen finally let go of her, his long fingers caressing her injured red lips, his voice hoarse, ¡°Little Ghost, I regret it, this deal isn¡¯t worth it.¡± Her cheeks blushed, she gasped continuously, and her little hands clutched the man¡¯s shirt. ¡°I don¡¯t care! You¡¯ve already agreed to it! You were the one who stopped me from entering the entertainment industry initially, are you going to stop me now?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s emotions were also on the verge of explosion. The man¡¯s dark eyes flickered, his expression darkening, ¡°Did you hate me at the time?¡± He had destroyed Little Ghost¡¯s dream. ¡°A little bit¡­¡± She actually said she had hated him? The fury in the depths of his heart surged once again, his eyes darkened, as he lifted Qiao Ruoxin around the waist. ¡°What are you doing? I was wrong, isn¡¯t that enough?¡± The man threw her onto the soft, luxurious big bed with one motion, then his tall body covered her, pinning her down so she couldn¡¯t move. Mo Chen¡¯s long finger held her chin, ¡°I¡¯m very upset right now, cool me down.¡± ¡°How?¡± ¡°Sleep with me.¡± And so, the dog man forcefully and domineeringly pinned her beneath him. ¡°Can we change to a morefortable position to sleep? It¡¯s very ufortable for me¡­¡± her voice was soft and pitiful. Forget it, she gave up struggling. When Mo Chen lost his temper, no one could stop him. Chapter 109 - 109 109 Are you training your abs just to beat ?Chapter 109: Chapter 109: Are you training your abs just to beat me up? Chapter 109: Chapter 109: Are you training your abs just to beat me up? Mo Chen let out a disdainful sneer, ¡°You¡¯ve put me in a bad mood, and you still think you can sleepfortably? Dream on!¡± The next second, he leaned down and bit her lip. What a dog of a man! ¡°Are you born in the year of the dog? Stop biting me!¡± The man chuckled lowly, ¡°Whose bite marks are on my shoulder? It¡¯s only fair.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Definitely not a gentleman. And don¡¯t expect him to act like one either. ¡°Little Ghost, where else did that trash touch you? Speak!¡± His tone was forceful, his voice deep and frightening, pressing her for an answer. Qiao Ruoxin looked at the man¡¯s handsome face and couldn¡¯t help butugh with vexation, ¡°At least he didn¡¯t touch my mouth.¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin!¡± ¡°Brother Mo Chen, my lips are bitten by you, it hurts¡­¡± She could only pull out her trump card now¡ªacting like a spoiled child. This dog of a man is most susceptible to this tactic. Sure enough, Mo Chen immediately frowned, extended a long arm, and turned on the bedsidemp on the left side. He examined Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips seriously, seeming to realize that he had indeed bitten them quite badly. ¡°Deserved it!¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°It really hurts!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s voice eventually softened a bit, ¡°Bear with it, go to sleep.¡± He abruptly pulled up the quilt, covering them both, but his heavy,rge body didn¡¯t move an inch, dominantly pinning her down, making it impossible for her to wiggle. Qiao Ruoxin truly felt what it was like to have Mount Tai pressing down on her. It felt like she was suffocating. And¡­ this dog of a man¡¯s hands started to stray again, and she was only wearing a camisole nightgown, which might as well have been nothing. ¡°Mo Chen! Stop groping! Didn¡¯t you say we¡¯re going to sleep?¡± Mo Chen leaned down and kissed her wounded lip again, gentler this time, his hoarse voice tinged with anger, ¡°Little Ghost, youe back from a dance, and now I can¡¯t even touch you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± This dog of a man really knew how to make a fuss over nothing! Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes twinkled cleverly as she curved her lips into a sly smile. Her little hands mischievously touched the man¡¯s abs, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, your abs are quite impressive.¡± The man snorted disdainfully, ¡°I worked on them for you.¡± ??? ¡°What?¡± ¡°So that I don¡¯t run out of energy when I have to beat you up,¡± Mo Chen said with an indulgent smile curling at the corner of his mouth. Qiao Ruoxin pouted slightly, ¡°You¡¯re training your abs just to beat me up?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± He leaned down to continue kissing her lips, serious and focused, immersed in the sweetness of the moment. Suddenly, Mo Chen whispered in her ear, ¡°Little Ghost, consider yourself warned, we¡¯re going to the hot springs in three days, and I¡¯m going to have meat.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened in surprise, ¡°Are you serious?¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Feeling inexplicably worried, could he really do it? Could he ovee his psychological barrier? And so she drifted off into a fuzzy sleep, enduring a burden her life couldn¡¯t bear. This dog of a man was just too heavy! ¡­ The following day, in the early morning. A luxury car came to a smooth stop outside the vi. Mo Chen¡¯s father, Mo Tian, got out of the car, an assistant following him, ready to ring the doorbell. Mo Tian stopped him, ¡°I know the code, no need to ring it.¡± So, he entered the code and went straight in. He walked through the vi¡¯s gate and into the living room, which was empty and quiet. ¡°What time is it, and this brat isn¡¯t at thepany nor out of bed,¡± Mo Tian couldn¡¯t help but grumble. He looked upstairs and said to the assistant behind him, ¡°You wait here, I¡¯ll go wake this little punk. He wants to join the board with this attitude? Utterly unbing!¡± ¡°Yes, Chairman.¡± Chapter 110 - 110 110 Mos Dads Sudden Attack ?Chapter 110: Chapter 110: Mo¡¯s Dad¡¯s Sudden Attack Chapter 110: Chapter 110: Mo¡¯s Dad¡¯s Sudden Attack Inside the bedroom. Qiao Ruoxin had already fallen into a deep sleep. Of course, Mo Chen was still on top of her, sleeping, and he was sleeping very deeply too. In the early morning, outside the window, birds chirped and flowers bloomed, while the bedroom was filled with drowsiness. Suddenly, the bedroom door was pushed open. Mo Tian walked in, not noticing the situation at first nce; he only saw his son¡¯s terrible sleeping posture. ¡°You little brat, what kind of position is this to sleep in, just as bad as when you were little.¡± He stepped on the carpet, walking toward the front of the bed. Mo Tian arrived at the bedside and opened his mouth with feigned authority to shout, ¡°Mo Chen!¡± The next second, he finally saw that this brat had a woman pinned underneath him! Mo Chen frowned and opened his eyes abruptly, meeting his father¡¯s gaze, creating an atmosphere so awkward it was suffocating. Mo Chen¡¯s anger ignited in an instant, and he quickly pulled the covers over Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s head. ¡°Oh my!¡± Mo Tian eximed and then abruptly turned and fled the bedroom in a panic. Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes, pulled away the covers, and before she could ask what was happening, she saw a tall male figure leaving the bedroom and closing the door. At that moment¡­ She really wanted to die! Oh God, take her away; she didn¡¯t want to live! Mo Chen¡¯s face dark with anger, he got off her body and covered her with the nket. ¡°You keep sleeping, I¡¯ll go handle this.¡± Then, with anger still emanating from him, he turned and left the bedroom. Hearing that heavy door mming shut. Qiao Ruoxin buried her face in the pillow and screamed out, ¡°Ahhh!!!¡± She recognized that back! It was Mo Chen¡¯s father!!! She dered this the most embarrassing moment of her life so far, without equal! ¡­ In the living room downstairs. Mo Tian sat on the sofa, taking a sip from his cup of tea. Mo Chen, his face stormy, lips tightly pressed together, walked downstairs and straight to his father. ¡°Dad, are you mentally disturbed? Sneaking a peek at me sleeping so early in the morning?¡± he burst out with uncontroble anger. ¡°Is that any way to talk to your old man? Who¡¯s mentally disturbed? Who spied? I walked in fair and square, didn¡¯t I? Who¡¯d have thought you¡¯d be cuddling a woman in your sleep.¡± Mo Tian appeared as if he had seen it all before, very nonchnt. But having seen that scene just now, he did feel much relieved, it seemed this brat was indeed capable of touching women. Mo Chen waspletely furious, roaring in a fit of rage, ¡°If you enter my room again without knocking, we can just forget about our father-son rtionship!¡± Mo Tian sighed. ¡°Alright, alright, your dad was wrong, okay? Apologize to that youngdy for me, will you?¡± Mo Chen, his handsome face tight, replied icily and irritably, ¡°What did you want from me?¡± ¡°I originally wanted to ask you to go on a business trip overseas for me, but seeing you so busy, forget it, I¡¯ll go myself.¡± After saying this, Mo Tian stood up, patted Mo Chen¡¯s broad shoulders and said, ¡°Son, work is important, but so is chasing thedies. I¡¯ll handle the work; you go and date. Old Zhang mentioned our yacht has just been maintained; take her out to enjoy the sea breeze. Don¡¯t be dull and boring. Just being handsome isn¡¯t enough, after a while, she won¡¯t want you anymore.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen¡¯s expression turned even uglier, suddenly irate, ¡°You¡¯re the one who needs treatment if you¡¯re sick! You¡¯re the psychopath!¡± After speaking, he turned and left furiously without looking back, heading upstairs. ¡°Hey, what¡¯s that attitude? Your old man has more experience than you! You know nothing! Can¡¯t even charm a girl properly, idiot!¡± Mo Tian shook his head helplessly, stubborn brat. Chapter 111 - 111 111 Little Ghost Are You a Woman ?Chapter 111: Chapter 111: Little Ghost, Are You a Woman? Chapter 111: Chapter 111: Little Ghost, Are You a Woman? In the bedroom. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mind was in total chaos; she really wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into. Suddenly, the door was pushed open. As soon as Mo Chen entered, a pillow smashed fiercely towards him, but with a turn of his head, he dodged it effortlessly. Then, another pillow hit him even harder. ¡°Mo Chen, it¡¯s all your fault! I¡¯ll never be able to face anyone again! That was your father just now, wasn¡¯t it?¡± The man walked to the bed and responded indifferently, ¡°Mm.¡± Upon hearing the dog man¡¯s single ¡®mm¡¯, Qiao Ruoxin felt an urge to bite him to death! The next second, she buried her face in the pillow and started crying out of frustration and embarrassment. He sat down on the bed, leaned over to straighten her small face, and then his gaze collided with her wet, tearful eyes, her cheeks streaked with tears. She was really crying? Mo Chen took a tissue to wipe away her tears: ¡°Why are you crying? It was unintentional.¡± ¡°But now your father will have that impression of me; how am I supposed to face him after this! It¡¯s too embarrassing!¡± she sobbed with tears hanging from her eyshes. He frowned slightly and said sternly, ¡°It¡¯s his fault; he should be the one feeling embarrassed.¡± ¡°You still have the nerve to say that! Look what time it is! If you had gone to thepany earlier, Uncle Mo wouldn¡¯t have found his way here!¡± Qiao Ruoxin tried to push the man¡¯s body away, but she was pinned down by him and couldn¡¯t move. This dog man, he¡¯s just too bad! Mo Chenughed out loud, hisughter doting, and he kissed her forehead, ¡°Maybe I slept toofortably with you, I forgot to get up.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Caught off guard, Qiao Ruoxin bit his shoulder again, this time harder than the previous two times! She wished she could bite off his shoulder! The dog man let out a muffled groan, his voicezy and husky, ¡°Little Ghost, are you even a woman? Bite gently; it really hurts.¡± ¡°I wish it¡¯d hurt you to death! Today is the most embarrassing day of my life!¡± After finishing her sentence, she couldn¡¯t help but bite him again. Mo Chen touched her head and said in a deep voice, ¡°Your Uncle Mo has a lot on his te; he will forget about this in no time.¡± Finally, Qiao Ruoxin released his shoulder: ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Mm.¡± ¡°Get up! I need to get ready for the practice room,¡± she tried to push Mo Chen away, but she was no match for the strength of the man. Suddenly, the man¡¯s expression darkened, and his voice dropped a few degrees colder, ¡°Going dancing again? Do you fucking want me to pin you down for another night?¡± ¡°Lu Xingyu only spared three days, and you promised me! No going back on your word!¡± ¡°¡­¡± His eyes narrowed slightly as he red at the beautiful, stubborn, and infuriating face beneath him, ¡°I really fucking want to kill you!¡± ¡°You made me lose so much face today; you have topensate me!¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Don¡¯t push your luck with me!¡± He waspletely furious! Qiao Ruoxin smiled slightly: ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t I take the chance when I can? Otherwise, you always think I¡¯m easy to bully.¡± Her mood had improved though her long eyshes were still moist. Mo Chen¡¯srge hand suddenly grasped her slender waist, and he said sternly, ¡°Little Ghost, wait and see how I deal with you in three days!¡± She couldn¡¯t help but shiver. This dog man¡­ ¡°Don¡¯t let him touch you! Not even with his hands!¡± The man¡¯s stance was adamantine, his voice chilling and menacing. Qiao Ruoxin had no choice but to submit. She obediently nodded, ¡°I know, but don¡¯te sneaking around anymore; I can recognize you no matter what you wear because of your figure.¡± The man¡¯s eyebrows raised slightly, pleased by her words unexpectedly. ¡°You¡¯re so familiar with my physique? Because you¡¯ve experienced it firsthand?¡± His voice was hoarse, low, and rather suggestive. ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 112 - 112 112 Dont Make Me Say It a Third Time ?Chapter 112: Chapter 112: Don¡¯t Make Me Say It a Third Time! Chapter 112: Chapter 112: Don¡¯t Make Me Say It a Third Time! Afternoon. At MT Entertainment Company, inside the dance studio. Qiao Ruoxin arrived half an hour early and was already practicing by herself to the music. It was said that the song was written by Lu Xingyu himself, quite talented indeed. ¡°Ruoxin, you¡¯re very diligent,¡± Lu Xingyu was standing outside the door; he seemed to have been watching for a while. She stopped and gave an awkward smile, ¡°Performing on the same stage as Teacher Lu puts a lot of pressure on me. I¡¯m afraid of being scolded by your fans and told to roll out of the entertainment industry.¡± Lu Xingyu walked up to her, but she instinctively took a step back. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Er, nothing. As a neer, it¡¯s better if I keep some distance from you.¡± She was polite yet distant, mainly because the ne was constantly monitoring her. Lu Xingyu could feel her deliberately keeping her distance. The man who was the center of attention had always been surrounded by women; when had he ever been given the cold shoulder like this? The psychological gap was huge. ¡°Teacher Lu, I¡¯m going to use the restroom, excuse me.¡± Qiao Ruoxin nodded then turned and left. ¡­ She entered the restroom and turned the shing red light of the ne away, after all, it was thedies¡¯ restroom! Just as Qiao Ruoxin closed the stall door, her phone rang. It was Master Mo. She answered the phone helplessly, ¡°Hello¡­?¡± ¡°Turn the camera around!¡± A trace of displeasure was mixed into themanding tone. This paranoid freak of a man! ¡°Master Mo, I¡¯m in the restroom. Do you really want to watch?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The freaking man! Now he¡¯s got nothing to say, has he? Qiao Ruoxin chuckled, ¡°Can I hang up now?¡± What she never would have expected was that the man on the other end of the phone ordered again, ¡°Turn the camera around! Don¡¯t make me say it a third time!¡± ¡°¡­¡± She was about to faint from anger and shouted, ¡°Mo Chen, can you not be so perverted?! This is thedies¡¯ restroom, and there are other women here!¡± ¡°You have five minutes.¡± Beep¡­ Beep¡­ The call ended, and Qiao Ruoxin also breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that this bastard still had a bit of humanity. When she returned to the dance studio, as she passed another studio, she saw Kong Ling and the leader of a third-rate girl group practicing. Just a nce, and she saw Kong Ling getting pped. Really¡­ so pathetic, always being bullied by others. Qiao Ruoxin was about to go over when suddenly she was called out by the girl group leader, ¡°Stop right there!¡± She was slightly startled, then turned to look. Seeing the girl group leader approaching her, taking a look over her from head to toe: ¡°Are you Master Mo¡¯s ex-girlfriend, Qiao Ruoxin?¡± Qiao Ruoxin slightly lifted her chin up, ¡°Yes, I am.¡± ¡°Just for the sake of debuting, you have no shame. Tying yourself to Master Mo trending all over the news every day, even if you debut, you won¡¯t be popr for long¡­¡± She narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly, ¡°I remember now, you¡¯re the little star who had a scandal with Mo Chen two years ago?¡± This man¡¯s taste is really awful, having a scandal with this kind of woman??? ¡°Heh¡­ What scandal? That was a real underground fling. Stop harassing him, seeing the video of him pushing you away, even I felt embarrassed for you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°You should feel embarrassed for yourself. You couldn¡¯t even make it after having a scandal with him; there¡¯s really no hope for you.¡± After speaking, she coldly walked past. ¡°You! Who do you think you¡¯re calling not popr! Such arrogance from a neer!¡± Inside the dance studio, Kong Ling watched this scene; when would she ever be as confident and proud as Qiao Ruoxin? Chapter 113 - 113 113 Little Ghost Has Become Much More ?Chapter 113: Chapter 113: Little Ghost Has Be Much More Behaved Today Chapter 113: Chapter 113: Little Ghost Has Be Much More Behaved Today Hengzhong Group, CEO¡¯s Office. Behind therge desk, Mo Chen leaned back in his swivel chair, staring at the image on theputer screen. Little Ghost had been much more well-behaved today. The corner of his mouth curled up as he switched the screen to his desktop and began his routine work as CEO. There was a knock on the door, and he said in a deep voice, ¡°Come in.¡± Secretary Jiang entered with a folder in hand, ¡°Mr. Mo, the senior management meeting can start at three o¡¯clock this afternoon; we¡¯re just waiting for you toe over.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Then, he stood up, picked up his suit jacket, and put it on in one fluid motion, looking tall and handsome, oozing with charisma. He seemed refreshed today, perhaps because he had slept wellst night. Secretary Jiang stood by, somewhat stunned. One had to admit, their CEO was fiercely handsome, if only his temper weren¡¯t so bad. Secretary Jiang followed behind the man¡¯s tall figure as they left the office. ¡­ Shortly after Mo Chen entered the meeting room, Mrs. Mo arrived at thepany. Secretary Jiang received her with great respect, ¡°Madam, Mr. Mo is in the meeting room.¡± ¡°Hmm, it¡¯s alright, you go ahead with your work, I¡¯ll wait for him in the office.¡± ¡°Sure, Madam, would you like something to drink?¡± Mrs. Mo walked over to the sofa in the reception area, sat down, and spoke indifferently, ¡°Go make me a cup of tea.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Mrs. Mo was bored sitting alone, so she stood up and went behind the desk, sitting in the swivel chair. Suddenly, she found a webpage opened on theputer screen. She clicked it with the mouse, and then saw this secretly filmed footage! Mrs. Mo¡¯s face instantly became shocked! Her fingertips trembled uncontrobly, her heart sinking sharply. It seemed to be secretly filmed from a woman¡¯s perspective? Could it be¡­ that her son was truly psychologically disturbed? At this moment, Secretary Jiang entered the office with a cup of tea, noticing Mrs. Mo sitting behind the desk with an ugly expression. ¡°Madam, your tea¡­¡± Before she finished speaking, Mrs. Mo bellowed, ¡°Get out!¡± Secretary Jiang was startled and turned to leave immediately. An hourter. Mo Chen finally came out of the meeting room. Secretary Jiang quickly stepped forward and reported in a low voice, ¡°Mr. Mo, Madam has arrived, and she looks very upset.¡± The man¡¯s brow furrowed slightly as he gave her a cold nce, ¡°Don¡¯t let anyone in.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± He pushed open the door and upon entering, immediately saw the cup of tea on the coffee table in the reception area and his mother sitting on the sofa, crying. A flicker of displeasure shot through his dark eyes as he asked in a heavy voice, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Mrs. Mo looked up at him, ¡°Would you continue your therapy with the psychologist? You¡¯ll get better, don¡¯t give up on yourself!¡± Mo Chen frowned and sat down opposite her on the sofa, a thick shadow of indifference enveloping his handsome face, ¡°Do you have something you want to discuss with me?¡± Mrs. Mo became angry, ¡°You little rascal! Even if you can¡¯t touch women, this kind of peeping isn¡¯t eptable! Are you really psychologically disturbed?¡± Peeping? The man raised an eyebrow slightly, looked at theputer on the desk, and said coldly, ¡°Did you touch myputer?¡± ¡°What? Can¡¯t I look? Look at what you¡¯ve turned into now!¡± Mo Chen replied calmly and slowly, ¡°That¡¯s thepany¡¯s new product in testing.¡± Suddenly, Mrs. Mo was taken aback. After a long moment, Mrs. Mo questioned with suspicion, ¡°Really? Don¡¯t lie to me!¡± Mo Chen remained silent, watching his mother with an unwavering expression. Mrs. Mo wiped away her tears, ¡°Fine, then I¡¯ll trust you. Your father and I are going on an international visit; we¡¯ll leave thepany matters to you. Be careful.¡± ¡°Hmm, I know.¡± Mrs. Mo stared at him for a while longer, then turned and left the office. As the door closed, the man let out a snort ofughter, his long, well-defined fingers touching his forehead. Not punishing Little Ghost would be an eptance of this humiliation! Chapter 114 - 114 114 Little Ghost I heard you youre cursing ?Chapter 114: Chapter 114: Little Ghost, I heard you, you¡¯re cursing me in your heart Chapter 114: Chapter 114: Little Ghost, I heard you, you¡¯re cursing me in your heart 8 PM. Qiao Ruoxin had finally finished her day¡¯s practice. After she got into the back seat of the car, she said with surprise, ¡°Why are you here!¡± She hadn¡¯t expected Mo Chen to also be in the car! The man leaned one arm on the car window, his slender fingers resting on his forehead as he nced at her startled expression and said in a deep voice, ¡°I¡¯m here to punish you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked confused, ¡°What did I do wrong this time? I think I was pretty well-behaved today!¡± She had maintained her distance from Lu Xingyu at all times, wasn¡¯t that enough? No wonder she had seen the bodyguard standing outside the car, refusing to get in. ¡°Come here and hug me,¡± the dog of a manmanded once again. Qiao Ruoxin slightly raised her proud chin, ¡°I¡¯ve been dancing all day, I¡¯m covered in sweat, don¡¯t you mind?¡± This dog of a man was seriously germophobic! ¡°Hmm.¡± She spread her slender arms and hugged the man, burying her small face in his chest. ¡°Mo Chen, why do you want to punish me?¡± The man embraced her slender figure, caressing her romantically long, curly hair with azy, deep voice, ¡°Little Ghost, my mom went to the office today and saw the surveince footage of the ne. She thought I was mentally deranged and cried.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s body instantly stiffened. The next second, she burst outughing, ¡°Hahahaha¡­¡± As he heard herugh so joyfully, Mo Chen¡¯s face turned a few shades uglier, hisrge hand pinching her slim waist, ¡°Is it that funny?¡± ¡°Hahahaha¡­ Mo Chen, your mother must be so heartbroken, thinking her son has be a peeping tom, hahahaha¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxinughed so hard that she couldn¡¯t catch her breath. She could almost imagine how upset Mrs. Mo must have felt. Mo Chen slightly narrowed his eyes, watching her schadenfreude, and the next second pretended to tear off her skirt. ¡°Ah! Don¡¯t!¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯sughter stopped abruptly as she grabbed the man¡¯s mischievous hand, panic filling her eyes. The corners of the man¡¯s mouth curved into an evil smile, ¡°Stillughing?¡± ¡°No moreughter, no more, don¡¯t mess around! There are so many pedestrians outside!¡± Her eyes brimming with watery tenderness, she held onto the man, rubbing against his chest like a little kitten. Mo Chen¡¯srge handnded heavily on her pert bottom, his voice cold, ¡°So you¡¯re happy that I was mistaken for a perverted voyeur?¡± ¡°No, not at all¡­¡± Well, he was a perverted voyeur after all! The dog of a man almost didn¡¯t let her go to the bathroom in peace! The man¡¯s long fingers grasped her chin, looking straight into her clear eyes, ¡°Little Ghost, I heard you. You were cursing me in your mind.¡± Qiao Ruoxin blinked, ¡°Mo Chen, can you read minds? You know that too?¡± Mo Chen immediately flew into a rage, his abrupt irritability bubbling, ¡°Are you really cursing me in your mind? Calling me a perverted voyeur?¡± Done for! The volcano had erupted! There was only one move that could tame him. The next second, Qiao Ruoxin took the initiative, fiercely kissing the dog of a man¡¯s thin lips. Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes widened slightly before hisrge hand clutched her head, deepening the kiss. After the kiss ended, she smiled slightly, gazing at his handsome face, ¡°Still angry?¡± ¡°Hmm, a bit, kiss a bit longer?¡± the man¡¯s voice was hoarse and sexy. ¡°Mmm¡­¡± Before Qiao Ruoxin could refuse, she was kissed by the man once again, as he pinned her down on the back seat of the car. The dog of a man was indeed a dog! Then, Mo Chen¡¯s low voice reached her ears, ¡°Little Ghost, your waist is quite flexible.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 115 - 115 115 Shut up I dont want to talk to you ?Chapter 115: Chapter 115: Shut up! I don¡¯t want to talk to you! Chapter 115: Chapter 115: Shut up! I don¡¯t want to talk to you! When the bodyguard returned to the car and drove off, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s long hair had already be disheveled. With a resentful look in her eyes, she turned to the man next to her, ¡°It¡¯s all your fault, my hair¡¯s a mess.¡± Mo Chen, however, touched her head and said in a deep voice, ¡°Disheveled beauty.¡± She snorted coldly, ¡°Is your shoulder healed? Or do you want to add some new injuries?¡± The man chuckled, ¡°Like biting people so much? Can you bite somewhere else?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She really wanted to cover this man¡¯s mouth and snapped, ¡°Shut up! I don¡¯t want to talk to you!¡± The car slowly stopped outside Mansion Number Seven. Mo Chen looked at her, ¡°Little Ghost, go back and take a bath, have dinner, and go to sleep. I won¡¯t being back tonight; I¡¯ll go to the warm springs with you tomorrow evening.¡± ¡°Do you have official business to attend to?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but act spoiled, hugging him, ¡°Mo Chen, drink less.¡± ¡°Little Ghost, are you ready?¡± he asked, lowering his head close to her ear. Her cheeks instantly turned red, and she pushed the man away, ¡°What¡¯s there to prepare for? It¡¯s not like I¡¯ve never been to the warm springs before.¡± Mo Chen burst intoughter, his slender fingers pinched her tender cheek, ¡°Be good, call me if anythinges up.¡± ¡°Yeah, got it!¡± The man got out of the car and left. She rolled down the window, watched his retreating figure, then waved her hand. ¡­ Returning to Mansion One of the Jiang Estate. Qiao Ruoxin took a bath, and then saw that the bodyguards had alreadyid out the meal they had ordered for her in the dining room. ¡°Miss Qiao, since it¡¯ste, Mr. Mo asked us to order a meal for you.¡± ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s fine, it¡¯s all dishes I like to eat.¡± While eating, she asked, ¡°Do you know why Mr. Mo isn¡¯ting home tonight?¡± The bodyguard replied in a deep voice, ¡°I don¡¯t know. I am now only responsible for your safety, and I¡¯m not too clear about Mr. Mo¡¯s matters.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ That¡¯s fine, you can go now.¡± She couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit strange. What exactly was Mo Chen busy with? So busy that he wouldn¡¯te home for the night? With his severe germophobia, could he really sleep or stayfortable outside? ¡­ Mansion Number Seven, VIP room. Mo Chen sat on the single-seater sofa, looking at the psychologist opposite him, and said coldly, ¡°What would be the consequences if I touched a woman before I¡¯ve ovee my psychological barriers?¡± ¡°There are two possibilities, the first is that nothing would happen, and maybe from then on, the demon in your mind would disappear. The second, the condition might worsen, and you could potentially break down mentally, but to be specific, it¡¯s hard to say.¡± The man¡¯s dark eyes dimmed a bit, his attitude cold and calm, ¡°Give me twice the dosage of the medication.¡± ¡°Mr. Mo, are you sure you want to do this? Taking too much of these drugs can have side effects.¡± Mo Chen let out a scornfulugh, ¡°Just this once.¡± ¡°All right.¡± If he really wanted to keep Qiao Ruoxin by his side for life, he had to force himself to heal. Otherwise, how long could that Little Ghost endure? Mo Chen looked at the pile of pills, his gaze severe, lips tightly pursed. He swallowed all of the medication and drank half a ss of water. He leaned back on the sofa, closing his eyes. Images from that video shed through his mind again, men and women entwined together. The faces were still unclear, but the woman¡¯s earlobe wearing Starfish Earrings was visible. The psychologist beside him hinted, ¡°Forget those memories; perhaps they¡¯re just some scenes you saw unintentionally that have nothing to do with you. There¡¯s no need to torture yourself with them.¡± Chapter 116 - 116 116 Hot Spring Bath Tonight ?Chapter 116: Chapter 116: Hot Spring Bath Tonight Chapter 116: Chapter 116: Hot Spring Bath Tonight The next day, early morning. Qiao Ruoxin stretchedzily, got up in a daze, and went to the bathroom to freshen up. Then, wearing her robe, she came to the master bedroom, only to find that Mo Chen hadn¡¯te back yet! What could he possibly be doing? She changed into a set of clothes and went downstairs to the dining room, pulling out a chair to sit. The housekeeper served breakfast in front of her, a simple American breakfast. ¡°Auntie, has Mo Chen not been home all night? Will he be back today?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know about that.¡± Qiao Ruoxin took a sip of orange juice: ¡°It¡¯s okay, you can go ahead with your work.¡± Swimming in the hot spring tonight¡­ Just thinking about it was kind of awkward. Honestly, she had never bathed in a hot spring with Mo Chen before. Picking up her phone, she dialed Lan Ke¡¯s number: ¡°Ake, could you prepare a set of swimwear for me? I¡¯m going to take a dip in the hot springs.¡± ¡°Are you okay? Just go directly into the hot spring, what do you need swimwear for?¡± ¡°No, I mean, I¡¯m going with Mo Chen.¡± ¡°Then you need even less to wear.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was regretting making this call: ¡°Anyway, just prepare for me, someone wille to pick it upter, I need it for tonight.¡± After she spoke, she hung up the phone directly. ¡­ The entire day went by without a call from Mo Chen, which felt a bit strange. Qiao Ruoxinpleted her dance practice for the day. The rest was up to her now, with over half a month left until the debut night at the end of the month. ¡°Teacher Lu, I¡¯m leaving now. See you on debut night, I¡¯ll practice hard.¡± Lu Xingyu looked at her: ¡°Won¡¯t you stay for dinner? Next time we meet it¡¯ll be for the stage rehearsal.¡± She smiled faintly: ¡°No thanks, I have something else tonight, thank you.¡± Having said that, without giving Lu Xingyu a chance to respond, she turned and left the dance studio. She left MT Entertainment and got into the car. The chauffeur told her: ¡°Miss Qiao, Mr. Mo has instructed us to take you to the Mo Family Estate.¡± Her heart skipped a beat. Could it be that they were going to bathe in the hot spring at the Mo Family Estate? It makes sense, a man like Mo Chen with severe germophobia wouldn¡¯t possibly go to an outside hot spring hotel. ¡°Oh, I¡¯ll take a nap; wake me up when we arrive.¡± Qiao Ruoxin nced out the car window. The sky had darkened, and the entire city had plunged into darkness, the neon lights flickering. One hourter. The car slowly entered the Mo Family Estate, stopping on awn, and the chauffeur nced at the sleeping Qiao Ruoxin in the back seat. ¡°Miss Qiao, we¡¯ve arrived.¡± Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes and then saw the butler help her open the car door. After alighting from the car, the chauffeur handed her a box: ¡°This is the item you asked me to retrieve from Miss Lan Ke.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± The butler, courteous and genteel, nodded at her: ¡°Miss Qiao, Mr. Mo has instructed me to take you to meet him at the hot spring.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Hugging the box, Qiao Ruoxin followed the butler to the artificial open-air hot spring within the Mo Family Estate. Why did she suddenly start feeling a bit nervous? She arrived in the changing room and opened the box, only to widen her eyes in shock. This Lan Ke! She had actually gotten her a super sexy bikini! Damn! What¡¯s the difference between wearing this and wearing nothing? Qiao Ruoxin took out the white polka-dot bikini, her gaze filled with hesitation. She might as well wear it; it was better than wearing nothing. Suddenly, her phone rang, startling her. It was a call from Mo Chen. She picked up the phone and held it to her ear: ¡°Mo Chen, Brother¡­¡± ¡°Little Ghost, can¡¯t you undress, or do you not want toe over?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be ready in a moment, wait for me.¡± Beep¡­ beep¡­ With that, she hung up the phone. What an impatient man! What¡¯s the rush? Not an ounce of patience. Chapter 117 - 117 117 Have you been drinking ?Chapter 117: Chapter 117: Have you been drinking? Chapter 117: Chapter 117: Have you been drinking? Outdoor hot spring. Mo Chen, shirtless, leaned against the edge, with the mist swirling around him as the hot spring water submerged his chest muscles. There was also a bottle of whiskey on the huge rock by the shore, only half-full now. The man¡¯s dark eyes had a hint of haziness, clearly a bit intoxicated. Suddenly, footsteps came from behind. He turned to look. Qiao Ruoxin, wrapped in a white towel, approached, her long hair casually tied up into a somewhat messy bun, a few stray locks falling onto her shoulders, exuding a bit of subtle sexiness. She slowly approached the hot spring and leaned in a spot quite far from Mo Chen. The man squinted slightly, watching her delicate and pretty face, ¡°Come over here, why stay so far away?¡± Qiao Ruoxin then moved a few centimeters closer in that direction. Heughed in disdain, finding it somewhat ridiculous, ¡°Closer.¡± ¡°Is it necessary to be so close just to soak in the hot spring?¡± she blinked innocently. Mo Chen burst into an angryugh, this Little Ghost was doing it on purpose, right? ¡°Do you think I just want to soak in the hot spring with you?¡± His voice sounded even more sensual andnguid in the hot temperature. ¡°What else?¡± Only then did he notice the delicate straps on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s shoulders, what was she wearing, exactly? With a long arm, he pulled her abruptly to his side, looking down at the towel on her body, and those delicate straps on her shoulders. ¡°If you¡¯re here to soak in the hot spring, why wear so much?¡± His tone carried a hint of displeasure. Qiao Ruoxin looked away guiltily, ¡°None of your business!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s slender fingers lifted the delicate strap on her shoulder, ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t touch! Don¡¯t rip it off!¡± She swatted away his hand and dodged to the side. A smile tugged at his lips as he pinched her cheek, ¡°Little Ghost, are you or aren¡¯t you being pretentious?¡± Qiao Ruoxin haughtily huffed, ¡°If I didn¡¯t have even this little pretense, it would mean I¡¯m selling myself.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Well, she had a point. Mo Chen suddenly leaned close to her ear, his voice low, ¡°Little Ghost, brother here isn¡¯t wearing anything.¡± She snorted disdainfully, ¡°The parts a man needs to cover aren¡¯t up there.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t believe it?¡± He raised his eyebrows slightly. The next second. The man grabbed her small hand and pulled it into the water. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face shifted from resistance to shock, her eyes widening as she stared at the handsome face before her. She quickly withdrew her hand and cursed angrily, ¡°Mo Chen, you¡¯re a pervert!¡± But the man justughed softly, hisughter filled with pleasure, ¡°What are you afraid of? It¡¯s not like you haven¡¯t used it before.¡± ¡°This is your home. Your parents live here too!¡± ¡°They¡¯ve gone abroad.¡± ¡°¡­¡± wless! No wonder he invited her to the Mo Family Estate to soak in the hot spring. Strange, why was there suddenly a guilt, like those childhood times when she caused mischief at home with friends while her parents were out? Qiao Ruoxin suddenly spotted the bottle of whiskey on the huge rock beside her. She leaned close to the man¡¯s face and sniffed, ¡°Have you been drinking?¡± Her heart suddenly sank. Why did this damn man drink? To numb himself by getting drunk??? Mo Chen looked at her suddenly close face, his voice a blur, ¡°Yeah¡­¡± Then, he easily stripped off the towel wrapped around her. Qiao Ruoxin was momentarily startled. There was silence in the air for about ten seconds. Mo Chen looked at the bikini under her towel, his dark eyes turbulently churning, his gaze darkening. Fuck¡­ That¡¯s even worse than being naked! It¡¯s damn fatal! He sneered, ¡°Dressing like that, aren¡¯t you showing it all for me? What are you hiding for?¡± Chapter 118 - 118 118 Mo Chen Spits Blood ?Chapter 118: Chapter 118: Mo Chen Spits Blood Chapter 118: Chapter 118: Mo Chen Spits Blood Qiao Ruoxin subconsciously turned to put some distance between herself and him. Unexpectedly, the man grasped her slender arm, rendering her immobile. ¡°I had Lan Ke prepare a swimsuit for me, but for some reason, she¡¯s lost her mind and got me a bikini.¡± Her tone was full ofints. Mo Chen chuckled softly, ¡°It looks pretty good, Bai Junyan¡¯s woman has a good eye.¡± ¡°Why are you drinking? To embolden yourself?¡± The man¡¯s face darkened slightly, ¡°Little Ghost, don¡¯t expose me.¡± ¡°When you¡¯re back to normal¡­¡± Before Qiao Ruoxin could finish, the man coldly interrupted her, ¡°I can¡¯t wait anymore. It¡¯s been two years since I touched you, and you haven¡¯t even been with me for two years!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Who¡¯s being too much here? Isn¡¯t it all for his own good? Damn man! The next second, Mo Chen pulled her into his arms, his long fingers gripping her jaw as he bent down to kiss her. Gentle and lingering, hard to part with. ¡°Little Ghost, from the moment I saw you when you came back this time, I¡¯ve wanted you, and I haven¡¯t stopped wanting you.¡± Mist swirled in the hot spring, and the silence of the night deepened the ambiguous atmosphere here. Qiao Ruoxin startled, then cursed angrily, ¡°You¡¯re a pervert. Not seeing me for two years, and the first thing you think of when you do is that? How can you be so filthy!¡± But the damn man¡¯s gaze was fixed on her corbone, he said in a deep voice, ¡°Just tell me if you can or can¡¯t do it!¡± Damn! Damn man! ¡°You¡¯re so annoying!¡± She pushed the man¡¯s tall body away and turned around, trying to leave the hot spring. But Mo Chen caught her and pressed her against a boulder, forcibly kissing her lips. Suddenly! Scenes from those disgusting videos shed in his mind, still images of men and women tangled together. He clutched his forehead, his handsome face enduring agony, a splitting headache! Qiao Ruoxin noticed his suddenly pale face and couldn¡¯t help but support him, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, are you alright? Let¡¯s just forget it! We can talk about itter¡­ It¡¯s not suitable for you right now¡­¡± Broken memories flooded into the man¡¯s mind. His head hurt as if it were going to explode! Images from the videos¡­ Images of drag racing¡­ Images of a car ident¡­ And the image of Qiao Ruoxin sending him a breakup text message¡­ They assaulted his brain, as if to tear it apart. But Mo Chen, clinging to thest shred of sanity, looked at the tearful little face before him and pulled her into his arms roughly. He hissed in her ear through gritted teeth, ¡°No matter what, you¡¯re not getting away tonight!¡± Qiao Ruoxin was rigid, tears streaming down her face. Absolutely sick! Obsessive and perverted to the extreme! ¡­ Four in the morning. Qiao Ruoxiny on a soft, fluffy bed. She couldn¡¯t remember how she ended up in bed, only that the damn man was frenzied. Practically wanting to kill her. She couldn¡¯t even muster the strength to move. Mo Chen¡¯s figure was not beside her; where had he gone? She sat up lifelessly, feeling as if her bones would fall apart. ncing down, she saw kiss marks all over her body. Qiao Ruoxin put on a bathrobe, intending to go out and check, but unexpectedly, a knock sounded on the bedroom door, ¡°Miss Qiao! Miss Qiao! Master Mo is coughing up blood!¡± She stiffened, barely able to stand steady. She yanked open the door abruptly, ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°Master Mo is coughing up blood!¡± ¡°Where!¡± The maid led her to the bedroom where Mo Chen was, and the moment Qiao Ruoxin entered the bedroom, she felt an unprecedented despair. Her tears flowed out in an instant. Because she saw Mo Chen lying on the bed pale as death, bent over the edge of the bed vomiting blood onto the carpet, blood that was a stark red! Chapter 119 - 119 119 But I Just Want to ?Chapter 119: Chapter 119: But I Just Want to Chapter 119: Chapter 119: But I Just Want to Qiao Ruoxin strode over and supported his now towering but weakened body, ¡°How could you let yourself get like this!¡± The man leaned on the bed, his breathing erratic, coughed twice, and with a low, hoarse voice said, ¡°This is probably the price to pay for the pleasure afterward.¡± ¡°Are you sick or something? You know you can¡¯t handle it! Why must you do this! Does this make you feel good? Do you actually enjoy torturing yourself?¡± She really wanted to turn around and leave. But Mo Chen weakly grasped her small hand, his dark eyes staring intently at her, ¡°Want to hear the truth?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Ruoxin¡¯s eyes were cold, really not wanting to bother with this damn man. He let out a self-mocking snort, ¡°Actually, the pain and torment are a little more than the satisfaction received.¡± ¡°Then why continue¡­ Like this! You¡¯re really sick!¡± Qiao Ruoxin was truly angry! She shook off the man¡¯s hand, but it was grasped tightly again, preventing her from leaving. In this moment, Mo Chen was so weak; it must have taken all his strength. ¡°But I want to, is there anything more convincing than the words ¡®I want¡¯?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin picked up a towel to wipe the fresh blood from his chin. His chin was smeared with blood, as was the robe on his chest. Blood was everywhere¡­ The tips of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fingers couldn¡¯t help trembling. ¡°Mo Chen, let¡¯s go to the hospital, vomiting so much blood is serious¡­¡± Mo Chen let her wipe away the blood, his voice weak and hoarse, ¡°It¡¯s nothing, just side effects.¡± She paused slightly, ¡°What side effects? What have you done?¡± ¡°Took a double dose of some pills to stabilize my mood,¡± he said nonchntly. Qiao Ruoxin was first stunned, thenpletely furious. She threw the white towel stained with blood on him, stood up furiously, ¡°I told you not to take the medicine! Don¡¯t you understand? Mo Chen! I¡¯ve had enough of you! I don¡¯t want you anymore! Just go die for all I care! If you die, I¡¯ll just find another man! There are plenty of men in the world! I don¡¯t need you at all!¡± The moment Qiao Ruoxin turned to leave, A dull thud came from behind her. She stiffened, quickly turned her head back, and saw Mo Chen fall onto the carpet, vomiting blood again. She immediately turned around and rushed to help him up, but the man embraced her in his arms, his grip very tight, as if he wanted to merge her into his flesh and blood. Mo Chen¡¯s dominant and authoritative voice rang in her ear, ¡°Take another step and see what happens, I¡¯ll break your legs!¡± ¡°Alright, alright, I won¡¯t leave, just don¡¯t move recklessly, okay!¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s tears kept flowing, her voice tinged with a slight sob. He released her from his embrace, looking at the tears on her face, ¡°Crying?¡± ¡°¡­¡± But Mo Chen chuckled softly, ¡°Crying because of me?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Then keep crying for a while.¡± The many on the carpet, holding her, soft as a boneless body, closing his eyes, remembering everything that happenedst night. The smile on his lips grew thicker, even though his proud chin was still smeared with fresh blood. He had to have what he wanted. Otherwise, he himself didn¡¯t know what he might do. ¡°You aren¡¯t doing this just to see me cry, are you? Are you sick?!¡± ¡°You might as well think so.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin bit down unforgivingly on his shoulder again,pounding the new injuries with the old. Unexpectedly, a deep voice came from near her ear, ¡°I bit youst night too.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 120 - 120 120 I’m Not That Weak ?Chapter 120: Chapter 120: I¡¯m Not That Weak! Chapter 120: Chapter 120: I¡¯m Not That Weak! Running water echoed from the bathroom. Qiao Ruoxin stood outside the door, waiting for Mo Chen to finish his bath. She had dragged this scoundrel back to her bedroom, urging him to take a shower to wash off the bloodstains. Suddenly, the bathroom door opened. Mo Chen stepped out wearing a ck robe, his short, damp hair slightly disheveled. She handed him mouthwash, ¡°Here, lemon-vored mouthwash.¡± The man nced at her indifferently, his voice deep, ¡°I don¡¯t like it.¡± ¡°I like it! Hurry up!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen looked at her for three seconds, then took the mouthwash and went to the sink to rinse his mouth. Qiao Ruoxin grabbed a hairdryer and stood next to the single sofa in front of the window, waiting. ¡°Come here, I¡¯ll help you dry your hair.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s tall, handsome figure approached her, nearly blocking all her light, and then he sat on the single sofa. Her small hands wove through his hair, gently drying it. Ten minutester, she turned off the hairdryer. ¡°Mo Chen, let¡¯s sleep, I¡¯ll stay with you. If you feel ufortable, tell me right away.¡± The man snorted derisively, letting out a contemptuous chuckle, ¡°I¡¯m not that weak!¡± He pulled Qiao Ruoxin into his embrace, seated her on his long legs, and looked straight into her eyes, his voice suddenly softened a bit, ¡°Feeling better now?¡± ??? She looked puzzled, ¡°Huh? What?¡± Then she quickly understood, growing angry, ¡°You have the nerve to ask? Shameless!¡± Heughed, his hand stroking her head, his dark eyes filled with affection. ¡°You¡¯re only concerned about me now, don¡¯t you think it¡¯s toote?¡± Unable to hold back, she bit into the scoundrel¡¯s shoulder again! A muffled grunt came from the man. ¡°Getting a bit out of control,¡± the man¡¯szy, sensual voice said. She tried to get up but was held tight by Mo Chen, unable to move. She muttered softly, ¡°Didn¡¯t you take medicine to stabilize your mood? And you¡¯re still vomiting so much blood¡­¡± Mo Chen spoke in a deep voice, ¡°Men are all the same.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin got up and left his embrace, sitting on the bed beside him, her gaze fixed on the man¡¯s handsome face, ¡°Have you ever considered that maybe you don¡¯t really love me? It¡¯s just possessiveness? I feel like you just enjoy sleeping with me.¡± As soon as these words came out. Mo Chen became furious, his temper ring, ¡°You don¡¯t know shit!¡± She was startled but had to pretend to be calm, ¡°Then tell me, we never reallymunicated before, what do you like about me? Isn¡¯t it just the looks? The most I used to say to you was ¡®big brother.¡¯ The man was driven toughter, lit a cigarette, and rested it between his lips, blowing a stream of smoke her way. Through the smoke, Qiao Ruoxin saw his face became even more seductive, edged with a trace of fierceness. This scoundrel¡¯s presence was very strong, as was his dominance. He leaned back on the single sofa and spoke in a deep voice, ¡°Little Ghost, men have only one standard when looking at a woman: whether they want to sleep with her or not.¡± What was this unabashed tone supposed to mean? Very proud? Very self-satisfied? ¡°Do you find that something to be proud of? Are all men this shameless?¡± Mo Chen took a drag of his cigarette, the smoke swirling around him, his voicezy, ¡°It¡¯s quite shameless.¡± He actually admitted it? Scoundrel, indeed! Chapter 121 - 121 121 Tell Me Will You Allow Me to Look for ?Chapter 121: Chapter 121: Tell Me! Will You Allow Me to Look for Other Women? Chapter 121: Chapter 121: Tell Me! Will You Allow Me to Look for Other Women? ¡°What will you do if one day you see another woman and want to sleep with her?¡± This is a concern all women have. Let alone the fact that this scoundrel had described love so crudely and simply! ¡°Impossible.¡± He knew himself too well, every time he saw Little Ghost he would lose control of his emotions. ¡°Don¡¯t be so absolute, you haven¡¯t tried other women, have you? What if?¡± Qiao Ruoxin deliberately provoked the man, just to see how he was going to respond. Mo Chen slightly narrowed his eyes, finished the cigarette, and stubbed out the butt in the ashtray. The next second! That tall figure suddenly pounced toward Qiao Ruoxin, pinning her down on the soft, luxurious bed. Qiao Ruoxin, with a bewildered face,y on the bed, staring at the handsome face of the man. ¡°What are you doing!¡± ¡°Little Ghost, it seems you really hope I go try other women?¡± Mo Chen gripped her slender waist with great force, as if trying to break it. She frowned slightly, twisting her body: ¡°Let go! It hurts!¡± The scoundrel¡¯s robe had fallen open, allowing her a close-up view of his sexy chest and abs, very firm. It must be said that Mr. Mo¡¯s physical strength was indeed impressive. Just a moment ago, he seemed as weak as a sickling, coughing up blood, but now he had revived, fully recharged. Mo Chen, looking at her begging appearance, curled up the corners of his mouth: ¡°I find that I sleep rather well when I¡¯m lying on top of you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± What kind of fetish is this! He¡¯s aplete pervert! ¡°But you¡¯re really heavy, I can¡¯t even breathe,¡± she protested pitifully. The man raised his eyebrows slightly: ¡°Oh? I have slept on top of you twice, haven¡¯t I? You seem just fine.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen¡¯s lips revealed an indulgent smile, his long fingers left her waist and took hold of her chin: ¡°Still want me to find another woman?¡± ¡°It was just a joke, do you really have to take it so seriously?¡± Why does this scoundrel have to hold grudges? ¡°Little Ghost, it seems you are not tired at all, shall we continue?¡± !!! She actually got the hint in a second! Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes wide, her clear, deer-like eyes filled with panic. Trying to push his body away: ¡°Are you crazy? Get off me!¡± Seeing her so flustered and angry, Mo Chen¡¯s smile deepened, holding her chin without letting go: ¡°Say it! Still want me to find another woman?¡± ¡°No more, no more! You can only look for me! Happy now?¡± The man nodded in satisfaction: ¡°Hmm, that¡¯s more like it.¡± Finally, he released her chin, theny down on the bed holding her, and covered them with a nket. ¡°Sleep now, I¡¯ve been tending to you all night, do you think I¡¯m not tired?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She really wanted to bite him to death! Shey on her side, tightly embraced in the arms of the man behind her. She said somewhat resentfully, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you would suffer more pain and torment?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s deep voice sounded behind her ear: ¡°As long as you feel good.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin lowered her head to look at the man¡¯s arm around her waist: ¡°Mo Chen brother, don¡¯t take those drugs anymore, otherwise I really will ignore you.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Then she heard the man¡¯s regr breathing from behind her. Damn! He fell asleep that quickly? It seems he was truly tired. She also closed her eyes, and then suddenly the image of Mo Chen coughing up blood shed through her mind. Truthfully, when she walked into the bedroom and saw Mo Chen coughing up blood, her heart felt as if it were being pricked by dense, sharp needles, causing her immense pain. The bedroom was pitch-dark. So quiet that one could hear a pin drop. Qiao Ruoxin fell into a deep sleep, held in the arms of the man behind her. Chapter 122 - 122 122 Kong Ling and the Capitals ?Chapter 122: Chapter 122: Kong Ling and the Capital¡¯s Good-for-Nothing Together Chapter 122: Chapter 122: Kong Ling and the Capital¡¯s Good-for-Nothing Together Maybe I was just too tired. To think that I was held by this damn man and slept straight through tote noon. When Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes, it was already almost eleven in the morning. She cast a nce back at the man behind her, still deep in slumber. It seemed he was truly exhausted. I still have to go practice dancing, with only a few days left until the debut night at the end of the month. Gingerly, she removed the man¡¯s arm from around her waist, pushed back the covers, and got out of bed to head to the bathroom. Standing in front of the washstand, she looked at herself in the mirror. Qiao Ruoxin immediately snapped to full alert. Her eyes widened in shock. Damn! This damn man is nothing but a beast! Mo Chen¡¯s marks were left all over her fair skin. How am I supposed to go out and face people like this! Lowering her gaze, she noticed there were markings on her legs too! I can¡¯t even wear a skirt anymore¡­ Qiao Ruoxin, suppressing the urge to go out and bite the damn man to death, turned on the faucet and sshed cold water onto her cheeks. Scenes fromst night uncontrobly emerged in her mind. Her cheeks turned hot. She looked up at her reflection in the mirror, herplexion strangely rosy! Could it be because I¡¯ve been moisturized by love??? She shook her head, dismissing the thought, and picked up the electric toothbrush to start brushing her teeth. After freshening up, Qiao Ruoxin walked out of the bathroom to find Mo Chen still sleeping. She went to the walk-in closet to change into a new set of clothes, then left the bedroom. Taking the elevator down to the first-floor reception hall, she ran into the butler and said, ¡°Please prepare a car for me, I¡¯m going out.¡± ¡°Miss Qiao, you didn¡¯t have breakfast, are you going to skip lunch as well?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not eating, I have no appetite. But when Mo Chen wakes up, make sure he remembers to eat.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± ¡­ The bodyguard drove her to MT Entertainment Company. Even though Lu Xingyu didn¡¯t have time to practice with her anymore, he would asionallye over to supervise her. As soon as she got out of the car, she saw another vehicle pull up behind her. The person who stepped out was Kong Ling and the driver was none other than that waste Jian Chen from the capital! A sh of surprise crossed Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes. How did these two end up together? After parting ways with Jian Chen, Kong Ling entered the MT Entertainment Company. Qiao Ruoxin followed her in, and they both stopped in front of the elevator. ¡°Do you know that Jian Chen is famous for being a waste in the capital?¡± Kong Ling gave her a nce, ¡°So what? We all have our needs. I must secure the C position this time! He said he will help me fight for it with all his might.¡± She chuckled softly, ¡°Do you really trust that waste from the capital?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you doing the same, hooking up with your ex-boyfriend again for the sake of being the C position? You¡¯re not one to talk,¡± retorted Kong Ling, as if she had turned to the dark side. Qiao Ruoxin was slightly taken aback. Had she changed her character so quickly? Truly inspiring, no wonder Kong Ling is known online as the ¡®Goddess of Inspiration¡¯. With a ding, the elevator doors slowly opened. Kong Ling walked in, not waiting for her to enter, but pressing the close button immediately. The elevator doors closed slowly. Qiao Ruoxin smiled faintly, quite undisturbed. If this was the path Kong Ling chose for herself, she couldn¡¯t care less. However, getting entangled with the capital¡¯s waste may not be so easy to walk away from. Suddenly, her phone rang. Another new, unfamiliar number. No need to guess, it was definitely simon. She answered the call with a frosty gaze, ¡°As the heir of the Lawrence Family, do you really have so much free time every day to swap numbers and make nuisance calls?¡± The man¡¯s gentle chuckle came through from the other end of the line, ¡°Baby, it seems we have a telepathy connection, you knew it was me with just one look?¡± Chapter 123 - 123 123 Because You Are Immature ?Chapter 123: Chapter 123: Because You Are Immature Chapter 123: Chapter 123: Because You Are Immature ¡°Don¡¯t be so intimate; I¡¯m not familiar with you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin wanted to hang up the call, but the man on the phone said, ¡°I¡¯m apanying your mom for a check-up. Her health really isn¡¯t good. Aren¡¯t you going toe back and see her?¡± Her heart tightened. Mom¡­ Then, she regained her indifference, ¡°Isn¡¯t there you, the filial son, to show filial piety for me? She¡¯s your stepmother after all, and your dad seems to really love her.¡± ¡°Baby, where were youst night? I couldn¡¯t reach you by phone.¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°Do you really want to know?¡± ¡°Mm, let¡¯s hear it.¡± ¡°Oh, it¡¯s nothing. Just doing bad things with my ex-boyfriend all night long, so~ I didn¡¯t have time to answer the phone.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man¡¯s voice on the other end of the phone instantly turned from gentle to furious, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! You better behave yourself!¡± Finally, the elevator arrived. She entered and spoke, ¡°Big brother, you¡¯re so old, yet still so shy? Haven¡¯t you done it? Besides, I was with my ex-boyfriend. It¡¯s called getting back together, how is that not behaving myself?¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Once I¡¯m free, I¡¯ll see how I deal with you!¡± ¡°Mm-hm, by that time, I might just get married because of the baby.¡± A light smile lifted on her delicate and pretty little face. ¡°Baby, you better not anger me. In the end, you¡¯ll suffer. I don¡¯t have a good temper either, and I might just lock you in a secret room this time, never toe out for the rest of your life.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face changed instantly, and she hung up the phone angrily. In fact, she was scared of Simon; those two years were purely a nightmare. ¡­ Evening. Qiao Ruoxin was once again escorted to the Mo Family Estate by her bodyguards. She sat alone in the dining room eating and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Where is he?¡± ¡°Master Mo is watching a movie in the garden. He asked you to join him after you finish your meal,¡± the maid answered. A flicker of surprise crossed her face, ¡°He actually watches movies?¡± He usually seemed very impatient when watching a movie with her. ¡°We¡¯re not sure either.¡± ¡°Mm, go ahead with your work.¡± After dinner, she returned to her bedroom, took a bath, and put on a matcha green silk robe, with a strappy slip dress underneath. Her romantic, gentle hair fell behind her. Qiao Ruoxin arrived in the garden, and the first thing she saw was a movie screen hanging in midair. This damn man really knew how to enjoy himself, watching an outdoor movie in the garden. Moreover, the movie ying was her favorite, ¡°Spirited Away.¡± She couldn¡¯t help but smile and walked toward it. Master Moyzily on the couch, his long fingers propping up his forehead, and as he nced over and saw her figure, his lips curled up, ¡°Come here.¡± Qiao Ruoxin approached him and, before she even sat down, was pulled into the damn man¡¯s arms. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you disliked this movie?¡± ¡°Mmm, I wanted to understand why you liked this movie so much.¡± She couldn¡¯t help but smile, ¡°Did you discover some life lesson from it?¡± Mo Chen straightened up, his right arm encircling her slender waist, the other hand grasping her chin, ¡°Because you¡¯re childish.¡± ¡°¡­¡± A steel-straight man without a hint of romance in his bones. She struggled to sit on the couch beside him. The man¡¯s deep voice resonated in her ear, ¡°Are you wearing anything inside?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The next second, the damn man¡¯s hand slid from her waist and touched her. A low chuckle emanated from his throat, his voicenguid and mocking, ¡°Not wearing anything¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin pushed his body away and sat down beside him, ¡°I¡¯ve realized that you¡¯ve be extremely shameless after you started eating meat!¡± Mo Chen circled her thin shoulders with his right arm and let out a disdainful snort, ¡°Men are all like this; I don¡¯t want to be the exception.¡± Chapter 124 - 124 124 Master Mo do you want me to coax you ?Chapter 124: Chapter 124: Master Mo, do you want me to coax you? Chapter 124: Chapter 124: Master Mo, do you want me to coax you? The movie screen suspended in mid-air was still showing ¡°Spirited Away¡±. Qiao Ruoxin nced at the man¡¯s sexy jawline with a smile and leaned on his shoulder. The quiet of thete night, the faint fragrance in the garden, the gentle breeze. Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes were fixed on the movie screen when he suddenly asked in a deep voice, ¡°Does ¡®No-Face¡¯ like this kid?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She didn¡¯t speak, and the dog of a man stared at the movie screen,zily saying, ¡°This counts as puppy love, not good.¡± Hehe¡­ Such a typical straight-guy perspective. Finally, unable to bear it any longer, Qiao Ruoxin pped the man¡¯s chest hard with her little hand, ¡°What puppy love, you don¡¯t understand!¡± Mo Chen withdrew his gaze, looking down at her puffed-up little face in his arms, his eyes suddenly darkened a bit, his brows expressing displeasure. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Did this dog of a man just turn his face so quickly? ¡°Little Ghost, have you ever had a puppy love?¡± His voice went fromnguid to serious. ¡°¡­¡± She blinked, ¡°When I was in primary school, I thought a boy in my ss was a bit handsome, does that count?¡± In an instant, the man¡¯s handsome face became a bit ugly, staring at her for three seconds before he said sternly, ¡°How old?¡± Qiao Ruoxin stifled the mischievousughter bubbling within her, answering innocently, ¡°I forgot, it was probably in fifth grade¡­¡± Mo Chen snorted derisively, emitting a scornful scoff, ¡°You know nothing! Talk about puppy love!¡± Ten seconds passed. She thought this topic would end there. Unexpectedly, the dog of a man suddenly took hold of her chin, his overpowering aura pressing down on her. ¡°To what extent did you like him?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen¡¯s possessiveness was truly frightening. She couldn¡¯t help but chuckle lightly. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin!¡± He was angry! She burrowed into the man¡¯s embrace, hugging his body and said softly, ¡°Mo Chen Brother, I was kidding you!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s eyebrows raised slightly, calming down a bit, ¡°Are you ying me?¡± ¡°Who told you to be so domineering, even wanting to control my childhood!¡± She huffed lightly. The dog of a man shoved her to one side and said coldly, ¡°Stay away from me.¡± Damn! She cautiously probed, ¡°Mo Chen Brother, are you mad?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± So petty. She sat up straight, both of them watching the movie without speaking to each other. The atmosphere was awkward yet strange. A trace of annoyance showed on Mo Chen¡¯s coldly handsome face, his lips tightly closed. Qiao Ruoxin sneaked a nce at him, her voice tender and sweet, ¡°Mo Chen, do you want me to coax you?¡± The man stared unwaveringly at the movie screen, answering simply, ¡°Yes.¡± She couldn¡¯t help but smile. This quick-tempered dog of a man was a bit adorable. Qiao Ruoxin pressed against the man¡¯s body, her cold little hand covering his eyes, then she initiated and kissed his thin lips. The next second, the corners of Mo Chen¡¯s mouth curled up. His arms wrapped around her fine waist, while his other hand cradled the back of her head, deepening their kiss into a heated one. Suddenly! The sound of hurried footsteps approached, the maid ran over with a cell phone, ¡°Mo Chen! Your phone has been ringing¡­¡± The maid immediately froze on the spot, shocked by the scene before her. Qiao Ruoxin immediately backed away from the man¡¯s body and sat to the side, pretending to be admiring the scenery. The man tidied up his disheveled shirt and nced indifferently at the maid, ¡°Who¡¯s calling?¡± The maid, embarrassed and blushing, handed over the phone, ¡°It¡¯s Miss Lin Xi¡­¡± Lin Xi? Qiao Ruoxin immediately turned back to look. After the maid left, Mo Chen also stood up and nced at her, ¡°You continue watching, I¡¯ll take a call.¡± Chapter 125 - 125 125 Brother Mo Chen Im sorry…… ?Chapter 125: Chapter 125: Brother Mo Chen, I¡¯m sorry¡­¡­ Chapter 125: Chapter 125: Brother Mo Chen, I¡¯m sorry¡­¡­ ¡°Stop right there!¡± Qiao Ruoxin stood up, her little hands fiercely pushing against his chest, toppling the tall man¡¯s body onto the sofa. Then her slender, straight legs parted, straddling Mo Chen¡¯s waist. ¡°We¡¯ll take it here! I want to listen!¡± Defiance was written all over her little face. Mo Chen slightly furrowed his brows but didn¡¯t refuse, and answered the vibrating phone. She leaned into the man¡¯s embrace, quietly listening to the voiceing from the phone. ¡°Lin Xi, what¡¯s up?¡± His voice was colder by several degrees, no longer as indulgent as before. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s slender fingers fiddled with the man¡¯s shirt cor, appearing nonchnt, like a noble ragdoll cat. The man¡¯s arms encircled her slender waist, hisrge hand caressing back and forth along her waist. Lin Xi¡¯s voice came from the other end of the phone, ¡°Mo Chen,e out for a drink, I¡¯m at the club.¡± Mo Chen nced down at the Little Ghost lying in his embrace and replied in a deep voice, ¡°I¡¯m busy, no time.¡± ¡°I see, then alright, I won¡¯t disturb you anymore.¡± Beep¡­ Beep¡­ The call ended, and he ced the phone to one side. Qiao Ruoxin looked up at the man¡¯s handsome face, ¡°Mo Chen, what kind of rtionship do you have with this Ms. Lin Xi? Do you like her?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t like her.¡± ¡°Then does she like you?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t know.¡± Don¡¯t know??? She got a bit angry, ¡°If she doesn¡¯t like you, why would she call you out for drinks in the middle of the night? Isn¡¯t she just trying to seduce you after getting drunk!¡± Mo Chenughed out loud, touching her angry little face, ¡°What on earth are you thinking about?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it? Last time she also called youte at night. Why does she always have to call you in the middle of the night?¡± ¡°Last time she had a car ident.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Indeed, an unassable excuse. Qiao Ruoxin intended to leave his embrace, but the man held her slender waist tight. ¡°Little Ghost, I don¡¯t like her.¡± ¡°But she likes you!¡± Seeing Qiao Ruoxin act jealous like this actually gave him a sense of aplishment. The man¡¯s slender fingers held her chin, giving her a kiss on the lips, ¡°Aren¡¯t you trying to coax me?¡± ¡°Not coaxing anymore! Go find that flight attendant to coax you!¡± Qiao Ruoxin got up from the man¡¯s body, no longer in the mood to watch the movie, and turned to walk away. But she had barely taken two steps before the man behind her picked her up around the waist and carried her towards the direction of the vi. ¡°Mo Chen! Put me down!¡± The scoundrel of a manpletely ignored her struggles, forcibly carrying her back to the bedroom. He threw her onto the luxuriously soft bed, then loomed over her. ¡°Don¡¯t touch me!¡± Qiao Ruoxin cried out in rm, writhing and squirming, trying to get away. ¡°Little Ghost, if it weren¡¯t for her, you¡¯d probably only be seeing my ashes by now.¡± The man¡¯s deep and indifferent voice brought her to aplete calm, her face filled with bewilderment. ¡°What did you say?¡± Mo Chen embraced her slender body, looking directly into her beautiful eyes, ¡°Two years ago, I was trapped in the mountains for two days and one night after a car ident; Lin Xi was camping there and found me.¡± Her eyes widened in shock, immediately misting with tears. He was actually trapped in the mountains for two days and one night! Her tears overflowed. The man¡¯s slender fingers wiped away her tears, ¡°Why are there always so many tears with you?¡± ¡°You are not allowed to drive when you¡¯re too tired anymore¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s voice was filled with a intive cry. ¡°I¡¯ve had no interest in her for two years, and I like her even less now,¡± his voice was low and steady, giving an invisible sense of security. She wrapped her arms around the man¡¯s body, crying, ¡°Mo Chen, I¡¯m sorry¡­¡± Chapter 126 - 126 126 Little Ghost You Can Only Be Mine ?Chapter 126: Chapter 126: Little Ghost, You Can Only Be Mine Chapter 126: Chapter 126: Little Ghost, You Can Only Be Mine If two years ago, Qiao Ruoxin had exined things earlier to Mo Chen, perhaps she wouldn¡¯t have been imprisoned for two years. And the series of events that followed wouldn¡¯t have happened¡­ ¡°That night two years ago, when I stopped you from beating him up, it wasn¡¯t because I cared about him! It was because I was afraid you¡¯d really kill him! I didn¡¯t want you to end up in jail!¡± She still vividly remembered that snowy night. Simon¡¯s blood was everywhere in the snow, and Mo Chen was like an uncontroble beast, filled with murderous aura. Mo Chen¡¯s eyes were deep, staring at her for a long time. Suddenly, he fiercely kissed her lips, drowning out all her unfinished words. ¡°Mmm! You¡­ I am trying to talk to you seriously!¡± All the emotions she had been brewing were destroyed by the damned man. The man held her chin, looking straight into her dewy eyes, his voice low, ¡°Little Ghost, I love you.¡± At that moment, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s body stiffened, holding her breath. It took a long time for her to recover. To be honest, this was the first time she had heard Mo Chen say he loved her. His love was as deep as the sea. So the three words ¡°I love you¡±ing from his mouth could be so¡­ shocking, making her whole body tingle. No wonder Mo Chen found her saying ¡®I love you¡¯ particrly disgusting. Because it sounded like she was just saying it casually, without a speck of emotion. Her long, thick eyshes fluttered slightly, ¡°I know.¡± Her answer made the man let out a self-deprecating, coldugh, ¡°I love you so much I nearly lost my life, and if you didn¡¯t know that, you¡¯d be an idiot!¡± The next second, Mo Chen¡¯s eyes darkened, his voice tinged with mncholy, ¡°But you don¡¯t love me.¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t¡­¡± He couldn¡¯t see any love in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s confused expression. Before meeting Qiao Ruoxin, he had never thought he could be so obsessive about a woman, even a bit twisted. If he hadn¡¯t met Little Ghost, he thought, he might have been like all the other rich kids, flirting and carousing every night. Because he considered all women the same, merely tools for release. But then, under that sunset, he identally saw 12-year-old Qiao Ruoxin, gorgeous and proud, shining brilliantly. It turns out, the feeling of love at first sight really exists. The sensation was indescribable, addictive, and something he could no longer settle for less. The atmosphere in the bedroom was a bit stiff and awkward. Qiao Ruoxin looked somewhat panicked, with tears still brimming in her eyes. ¡°Mo Chen brother, I just haven¡¯t learned about love yet¡­¡± The man let out a deep sigh and kissed her smooth, white forehead, ¡°Little Ghost, you can only belong to me.¡± ¡°Of course, I¡¯m yours. I will not fall for another man. Don¡¯t think about those things¡­¡± Her words were iplete when Mo Chen let out a coldugh, ¡°That¡¯s because you haven¡¯t experienced what it¡¯s like to fall in love at first sight.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin was stunned, love at first sight? The arm that held her waist tightened, jealousy burgeoning in his heart, he ground out through clenched teeth, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! I really want to know which man would make you fall in love at first sight! I¡¯ll find him, and then I¡¯ll kill him!¡± His self-esteem and pride had taken a hit with her. Since childhood, he had been the center of attention and had everything one could wish for. But the fact that Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t love him was something he could do nothing about. Qiao Ruoxin muttered with a touch of grievance, ¡°But I think I do love you¡­¡± ¡°You call this love? Knowing I¡¯m allergic to strawberries, yet you forced me to eat them? Knowing I love you, yet you walked past me with that trash? Knowing I love you, yet you disappeared off the face of the Earth for a full two years?¡± This sudden outburst of rage made Mo Chen seem terrifying at that moment. Chapter 127 - 127 127 Brother is wrong can you stop crying ?Chapter 127: Chapter 127: Brother is wrong, can you stop crying? Chapter 127: Chapter 127: Brother is wrong, can you stop crying? She paused slightly. Mo Chen was unable to suppress the boiling rage inside him as he grasped her chin, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Is this what you call love, damn it!¡± In that instant, her tears began to flow. Seeing her tears, the angry yet handsome man¡¯s face showed a trace of panic. ¡°You start crying just because I speak sharply to you!¡± Still speaking harshly, but he tenderly embraced Qiao Ruoxin,forting her, ¡°Little Ghost, don¡¯t cry, alright?¡± But Qiao Ruoxin cried even harder, feeling even more aggrieved. Even a fineyer of sweat beaded on her smooth forehead. Mo Chen frowned and lifted her up from the bedroom to the couch on the terrace. The cool night breeze blew by, making her feel much cooler and more clear-headed. She sat in the man¡¯s arms, looking pitiful with her tear-streaked face resembling a tearful pear blossom. Crying like a child, she continued to sob incessantly. ¡°Brother is wrong, will you stop crying please?¡± He held Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s body, it was the first time he saw Qiao Ruoxin cry so painfully. This Little Ghost was bing more and more like him. Crying so much over just a few words, was she that wronged? Qiao Ruoxin shook her head, her eyes red from crying, with tears still hanging on her eyshes, ¡°It¡¯s not that¡­ I just realized that I¡¯ve been so terrible to you? Why didn¡¯t you ever say anything before¡­¡± Mo Chen wiped away the tear stains on her cheeks with a tissue, and gave a self-mocking coldugh, ¡°I¡¯m not that sentimental.¡± She looked at the man¡¯s indifferent handsome face with those pitiable eyes, ¡°When I was younger¡­ I really disliked boys, so I never had those kinds of thoughts when I saw men.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know, maybe a rebellious phase, I just couldn¡¯t help but bully boys.¡± Now that he thought about it, the first time he saw this Little Ghost seemed to be when she was bullying a boy, only he noticed the boy seemed to quite enjoy being ¡®bullied¡¯. Qiao Ruoxin took the initiative to hug the man¡¯s neck and identally saw the faint bite mark on Mo Chen¡¯s shoulder, visible inside his cor. It was her bite¡­ ¡°Brother Mo Chen, I¡¯ll be nicer to you in the future.¡± Her eyes were beautiful and lively, bright and clear, with immense allure. Mo Chen¡¯s slender fingers pinched her chin, and he sneered, ¡°How do you n to be nicer to me?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Her lively eyes spun around, ¡°What do you think?¡± ¡°No matter how much is said, nothing can predict how you¡¯ll actually choose when the timees.¡± ¡°¡­¡± How could she detect a hint of despair in this man¡¯s voice? Clearly, Mo Chen didn¡¯t believe in vows of eternal love. ¡°You don¡¯t believe me?¡± she said, somewhat angrily. Mo Chenughed softly, his voice cold and merciless, ¡°Can I believe you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Her eyes dimmed slightly. ¡°Little Ghost, don¡¯t disappear again, or you¡¯ll see just how cruel a powerful man can be when desperate, sparing no one rted to you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin shivered suddenly, ¡°What are you going to do?¡± ¡­ Downtown. Lin Xi stood outside the nightclub, staring at the hung-up call, then dialed an international number. ¡°Simon, he won¡¯te out. I¡¯ve told you, he doesn¡¯t have me in his heart.¡± ¡°Heh¡­ Miss Lin, I don¡¯t care what methods you use, stop them from getting back together, or else, you understand.¡± Lin Xi panicked, ¡°Mo Chen just doesn¡¯t like me, what can I do!¡± ¡°Getting into a man¡¯s bed is the most effective move, aren¡¯t you the best at that?¡± ¡°You! Shameless! It was clearly you who set me up back then!¡± Theughter of the man on the other end of the phone was arrogant, ¡°Who cares about that? But it¡¯s true that you slept with your boss, and there¡¯s video evidence.¡± Beep¡­ beep¡­ Chapter 128 - 128 128 Little Ghost will you marry me ?Chapter 128: Chapter 128: Little Ghost, will you marry me? Chapter 128: Chapter 128: Little Ghost, will you marry me? Late at night, on the balcony. Qiao Ruoxin leaned into the man¡¯s arms and gradually fell asleep, her sleeping face serene. The night breeze was cool, the night atmosphere enticing. Mo Chen looked down at her sleeping in his embrace, a smile curving his lips. The next second, he gently lifted her up, turned, and returned to the bedroom. Qiao Ruoxin was ced on the bed, where she adjusted herself into afortable position and continued to sleep. The man leaned over and stared at her for a minute. The cellphone on the nightstand began to vibrate. Then, he leaned on the bed, picked up the cellphone, and opened the brothers¡¯ group chat. Bai Junyan: ¡°Heard from Lan Ke that you two soaked in the hot springsst night??? Did you get any ¡®real business¡¯ done?¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°Damn! Really???¡± Mo Chen: ¡°Mhm.¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°Hahaha¡­ Was it good! Was it good! Was it good!¡± Mo Chen: ¡°Roll!¡± Bai Junyan: ¡°You¡¯ve been wasting the prime of your manhood for two years! Hasten and have her make it up to you!¡± Gu Mocheng: ¡°I¡¯ve always said, make her submit to you, make her cry.¡± Lu Siheng: ¡°¡­¡± He nced at the cellphone screen and set the phone aside. Looking down at Qiao Ruoxin, who was deeply asleep, her thick and long eyshes were still moist. The man¡¯s slender, well-defined fingers touched her cheek, and a doting smile spread across his lips. Suddenly, he leaned over her, gazing at her peaceful sleeping face, his voice low and tender, ¡°Little Ghost, will you marry me?¡± The air was so quiet. ¡°No response means you agree.¡± His dark and profound eyes were filled with intense possessiveness. Mo Chen lowered his head and kissed her rosy lips, then said in amanding tone, ¡°No backing out. Even if you regret it, you¡¯ll endure it for me!¡± However, the sleeping Qiao Ruoxin was unaware of what had transpired. ¡­ The next morning. Qiao Ruoxin slowly opened her eyes, stretchedzily, turned over, and realized that Mo Chen was already gone from beside her. She reached for her cellphone on the nightstand and saw that it was already well past ten o¡¯clock! She had an appointment with her dance teacher today! She instantly woke up, sat up abruptly, threw off the covers, and walked toward the bathroom. After washing up and changing clothes, she was escorted by the bodyguard to MT Entertainment. The dance teacher had been waiting for quite some time. ¡°Qiao student, are you nning to start in the afternoon?¡± She chuckled awkwardly: ¡°Sorry, teacher, I overslept.¡± ¡°If it wasn¡¯t for giving Lu Xingyu a perfect stage performance, I couldn¡¯t care less about you.¡± This was Lu Xingyu¡¯s dance teacher; she could only endure. ¡°Yes, I don¡¯t want to embarrass the teacher, please give me more guidance~¡± ¡­ Meanwhile. At Hengzhong Group, CEO¡¯s office. Mo Chen sat in his revolving chair behind the desk, wearing a ck shirt with the sleeves casually rolled up, revealing a ck wristwatch. A knock on the door sounded. He looked up: ¡°Come in.¡± Assistant Liu entered with several folders in hand, standing in front of the desk. ¡°President Mo, these are the wedding ring designs I¡¯ve collected; all are masterpieces from famous international jewelry designers.¡± The man nced at the designs, and while they were beautiful, there was nothing special about them. ¡°She likes things that are one of a kind.¡± The bracelet ¡®Mermaid¡¯s Tears¡¯ that he previously gave Qiao Ruoxin was so treasured by her because it was unique. Assistant Liu was taken aback, then took back the folders: ¡°Yes, then I¡¯ll continue looking for you.¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± Chapter 129 - 129 129 Mo Chen Has a Date with Lin Xi ?Chapter 129: Chapter 129: Mo Chen Has a Date with Lin Xi? Chapter 129: Chapter 129: Mo Chen Has a Date with Lin Xi? Evening. The day¡¯s dance practice had finally ended. Qiao Ruoxin felt like she was about to copse from exhaustion. After she got into the car, she said to the bodyguard, ¡°Please call Mo Chen and tell him I want to have dinner with him.¡± ¡°Certainly, Miss Qiao.¡± Then, shey down in the back seat of the car, utterly drained. She heard the bodyguard on the phone. ¡°Xiaowu, Miss Qiao said she wants to have dinner with Master Mo¡­ What? Master Mo has ns tonight? With Miss Lin Xi? Alright, bye.¡± Lin Xi! Upon hearing the name Lin Xi, she instantly sat up and looked at the bodyguard, ¡°Mo Chen has ns with Lin Xi?¡± ¡°That¡¯s what Xiaowu said.¡± Rage invaded Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes in an instant¡ªwas that flight attendant going too far? ¡­ The Western restaurant. Lin Xi was wearing a sexy and elegant red dress that highlighted her figure. Her makeup was heavy and seductive, obviously prepared for the asion. Mo Chen narrowed his eyes slightly as he scanned Lin Xi¡¯s attire for the evening, and said in a deep voice, ¡°Is there a need to dress like this to see me?¡± Lin Xiughed, ¡°Aren¡¯t you a man? Why wouldn¡¯t there be a need?¡± His face remained expressionless, ¡°Do you need something from me?¡± ¡°Can¡¯t I find you if there¡¯s no problem? Why couldn¡¯t youe outst night, were you with your ex-girlfriend?¡± He picked up the lemon water from the table, took a sip, and responded indifferently, ¡°Mhm.¡± Lin Xi, ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid she¡¯ll let you down again?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s frown was instant, and a chill shrouded his handsome features, with annoyance filling his dark eyes. Suddenly! A familiar figure entered his sight, causing a touch of surprise to cross his face. The waiter was leading Qiao Ruoxin and her bodyguard to a table opposite them. Qiao Ruoxin gently settled her dress and sat down, then nced at the bodyguard, ¡°Sit.¡± The bodyguard was filled with surprise, sit down and dine with Miss Qiao??? Master Mo would kill him¡­ Finally, he couldn¡¯t take it anymore! ¡°Qiao Ruoxin!¡± he called out to the proud and pretty Little Ghost in anger. Qiao Ruoxin simply smiled, ¡°Mo Chen, what a coincidence, are you here too?¡± Then, she looked at the bodyguard again, her tonemanding, ¡°I told you to sit down! Can¡¯t you even dine with me?¡± The bodyguard, feeling awkward, looked towards Master Mo. The next second. Mo Chen rose angrily, the sound of the chair scraping the floor was grating. Lin Xi could only watch helplessly as he walked towards the opposite side. The tall and imposing figure of the man made his way to Qiao Ruoxin, blocking all the light from reaching her. He firmly grasped her slender wrist, yanking her to her feet, and hissed through clenched teeth, ¡°I¡¯ll damn well dine with you!¡± As expected¡­ Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips curved slightly, ¡°Wait for me.¡± She wrestled free from the man¡¯s hold and made her way towards the flight attendant named Lin Xi. Lin Xi realized why both Mo Chen and Simon were so enamored with this pampered little princess as she stood before her. ¡°Miss Lin, saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-tiered pagoda, but this isn¡¯t your means to approach him.¡± Lin Xi was speechless. Lin Xi scoffed coldly, ¡°We¡¯re both women, I understand your mindset, only by not loving him can you treat him so, and if you don¡¯t love him, why torment him?¡± Qiao Ruoxin stared fiercely into Lin Xi¡¯s eyes, on the verge of exploding any second. The man¡¯s tall figure approached, grabbed her wrist, and dragged her out of the restaurant. Lin Xi stood rooted to the spot, watching the scene unfold, her emotions extremelyplex. As long as Qiao Ruoxin was present, Mo Chen became blind to anyone else¡¯s existence¡ªhow could she ever climb into his bed? It was a mere fantasy! Chapter 130 - 130 130 When Did I Agree to Marry You ?Chapter 130: Chapter 130: When Did I Agree to Marry You? Chapter 130: Chapter 130: When Did I Agree to Marry You? Inside the car. ¡°It really hurts, stop pinching my waist¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s slender waist was gripped tightly by the man, the strength suffocating, as if he intended to snap it in half. Upon hearing her tender voice, Mr. Mo finally let her go. He looked down at the Little Ghost in his arms, his voice ominous and terrifying, ¡°I fucking shouldn¡¯t have gotten you a male bodyguard!¡± Qiao Ruoxin was momentarily stunned, then burst intoughter, ¡°Do you really think I¡¯m interested in your bodyguard?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man¡¯s eyes darkened. ¡°That was just to piss you off, who told you to go on a date with another woman behind my back!¡± She huffed angrily, pushing away the bastard¡¯s body. Mo Chen gripped her chin roughly, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! You promised to marry mest night! And today you¡¯re deliberately making me angry? I really fucking want to kill you!¡± ??? When did she agree to marry him? She couldn¡¯t remember a thing. Was she talking in her sleep? She looked puzzled, ¡°When did I agree to marry you? I don¡¯t remember?¡± The bastard spoke ferociously, ¡°While you were asleepst night!¡± ¡°How could I have agreed while asleep? You¡¯re lying to me again!¡± A flicker of embarrassment crossed Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes as he looked out the car window, ¡°Silence means consent.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was entirely bbergasted! Heh, this bastard is something else! ¡°Of course I don¡¯t talk in my sleep! You took advantage of me! Why didn¡¯t you ask me when I was awake?¡± Qiao Ruoxin leaned in close, peering at the man¡¯s handsome features, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, what are you afraid of?¡± Mo Chen shoved her away abruptly, hisugh scornful, ¡°What would I be afraid of? You have to agree even if you don¡¯t want to, I have plenty of ways to make you agree!¡± But what if the Little Ghost doesn¡¯t agree? She couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, ¡°What ways will you use to make me agree? Let¡¯s hear it.¡± She was genuinely curious about what methods this bastard would use to coerce her into agreeing. After five seconds, or perhaps ten. The car was silent when suddenly, the man¡¯s deep voice sounded, ¡°Pregnancy.¡± !!! Qiao Ruoxin was shocked, ¡°Mo Chen! You asshole! I¡¯m still in thepetition! It takes a year to debut and dissolve the group, and the penalty is double the fee!¡± ¡°Have you forgotten that I¡¯m the daddy of your employer?¡± ¡°¡­¡± True, the main sponsor of the show was a subsidiary of Hengzhong Group. Suddenly! Qiao Ruoxin seemed to remember something, her face flushed with panic, ¡°The night beforest¡­ I didn¡¯t take the pill! Oh no, what if I¡¯m pregnant?¡± Seeing her terrified appearance, the man¡¯s face grew darker, his voice low and menacing, ¡°I fucking used a condom!¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± A wave of relief washed over her. She couldn¡¯t get pregnant now! This was her closest chance to her dream yet! She couldn¡¯t afford any mistakes. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face broke into a sweet smile, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, you¡¯re quite considerate¡­¡± ¡°Little Ghost, you don¡¯t want to marry me?¡± he asked, his deep voice tinged with anger. She dove into the man¡¯s arms, her dainty chin resting on his shoulder, ¡°Not at all, just not right now, of course I¡¯ll marry you.¡± At her response, Mr. Mo¡¯s icy expression eased slightly, and a smile curled at his lips. Hisrge hand stroked her gently flowing hair from behind, kissing her earlobe as he whispered, ¡°Why do you want to marry me?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it because you told me to marry you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She could distinctly feel the bastard¡¯s fury about to explode. ¡°Is there anything more persuasive than the words ¡®I want to¡¯?¡± The Little Ghost pleased him using his own words. Mr. Mo¡¯s smile grew even more intense, holding her tight against him. Chapter 131 - 131 131 Not Married to Me Yet and You Want to ?Chapter 131: Chapter 131: Not Married to Me Yet, and You Want to Control Me? Chapter 131: Chapter 131: Not Married to Me Yet, and You Want to Control Me? Outside the car window, night had fallen, and the entire city was enshrouded in darkness. Mo Chen tilted his head down and kissed her slender swan neck, his voice hoarse to the extreme, ¡°Little Ghost, no regrets allowed.¡± ¡°Why would I regret? Unless you have other bad habits, like domestic violence or something?¡± In an instant, the amorous atmosphere was destroyed. He responded coldly, ¡°Not only do I enjoy domestic violence, but I also take pleasure in abusing women in bed.¡± Qiao Ruoxin pulled away from his embrace, disbelief written all over her face, ¡°You have that kink too? Mo Chen, you¡¯re so scary¡­ ¡± The man snorted derisively, ¡°Regretting now? It¡¯s toote.¡± She smiled lightly, her slender fingers caressing the man¡¯s chin, ¡°No regrets. We can abuse each other and see who has the colder heart.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The next second. Mo Chen pinned her down on the back seat of the car, held her face gently, and kissed her slowly, very tenderly and carefully. She closed her eyes, actively responding to Mr. Mo¡¯s kisses. Her slender arms wrapped around the man¡¯s body. Suddenly, someone knocked on the car window. Mr. Mo quickly pulled away from her lips and sat up straight. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but steal a chuckle, then slowly sat up and tidied up her disheveled long hair. The man rolled down the window. His bodyguard, Xiaowu, stood outside, ¡°Mr. Mo, are we heading back now?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°To Jiang Mansion No.1, or to the Mo Family Estate?¡± ¡°Home.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Xiaowu got into the driver¡¯s seat and drove slowly out of the parking garage. In the back seat, Qiao Ruoxin looked at the man beside her; his gloomy face expressed discontent and desire. Leaning close to his ear, she whispered softly, ¡°We can continue when we get back.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s brows slightly rose as he looked at her clear, distinct eyes and let out an involuntaryugh. Hisrge hand grasped her small one and then felt the bracelet ¡®Mermaid¡¯s Tears¡¯ on her wrist. She was indeed wearing it all the time, such a good girl. ¡°Do you really like this bracelet?¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked down at her wrist and said, ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s beautiful and holds a special meaning. I really like it.¡± His fingers caressed her slender wrist, but his gaze lingered on her ring finger. ¡­ The Mo Family Estate. After taking a shower, Qiao Ruoxin searched the bedroom and didn¡¯t find Mr. Mo. Finally, she saw the man standing on the terrace, smoking. He wore a dark green robe, ck sleeping pants, with a cigarette in his mouth amidst swirling smoke. A hint of minty tobo fragrance spread through the air. She tiptoed over, hugged the man¡¯s body from behind, and said in a soft voice, ¡°Mo Chen, I want to smoke too.¡± Mo Chen looked down, took her hand, and pulled her in front of him, saying sternly, ¡°If you dare smoke, I¡¯ll hit you.¡± ¡°Then why do you smoke?¡± ¡°I¡¯m a man; it¡¯s different.¡± Qiao Ruoxin hummed proudly and snatched the cigarette from his lips. She took a drag, then ended up choking on it. ¡°Cough cough¡­ cough cough¡­¡± The man chuckled lowly, snubbed out the cigarette in an ashtray, and pulled her into his embrace, ¡°Serves you right!¡± ¡°What¡¯s so good about smoking? You¡¯re not allowed to smoke anymore either.¡± Mo Chen looked down at her delicate face and said in a deep voice, ¡°nning to control me before even marrying me?¡± ¡°So if I marry you, I can control you?¡± ¡°Yes, my woman can certainly control me.¡± Sheughed lightly. ¡°Little Ghost, when do you n to marry me?¡± His voice, against the backdrop of the night, waszy and seductive. ¡°Depends on how you perform.¡± Mo Chen frowned, grabbed her chin, ¡°Performance in bed?¡± ¡°¡­¡± This man¡¯s train of thought was indeed unique; could he think of anything else besides this??? Chapter 132 - 132 132 Watching Uncle Mos Growth Record Video ?Chapter 132: Chapter 132: Watching Uncle Mo¡¯s Growth Record Video Chapter 132: Chapter 132: Watching Uncle Mo¡¯s Growth Record Video Qiao Ruoxin pushed the man¡¯s chest and uttered a light hum, ¡°Do you only like my body or what? Why do you always think about how to sleep with me all day in your head?¡± The man¡¯s dark eyes paused slightly before he replied in a deep voice, ¡°Are you angry?¡± ¡°Mhm,¡± she responded without any niceties. He once again pulled the Little Ghost forcefully into his embrace, holding her soft, boneless body, chin resting on the top of her head, ¡°Behave, brother likes all of you.¡± A smile appeared on the corners of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mouth. ¡°Mo Chen brother, I want to see when you were little too! You¡¯ve seen me when I was 12, but I know nothing about your childhood!¡± She suddenly looked up into the man¡¯s deep, oceanic eyes. Mo Chen frowned slightly, ¡°Do you really want to see?¡± ¡°Yeah! Uncle Mo and the others must have taken lots of videos documenting your growth, show me.¡± For a Crown Prince who was pampered from childhood, such records of growth were indispensable. ¡­ In the garden. Qiao Ruoxin took her seat once again in this open-air movie setting, watching the images flicker across the movie screen. The man sat beside her, draping an arm around her slender waist, fingers stroking back and forth,fortably andzily. The first image captured a newborn baby, pink and tender, lying in a crib sleeping sweetly. She couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°Is this you when you were just born?¡± Mo Chen answered lightly, ¡°Mhm.¡± ¡°You look like a little girl¡­ So pink and tender.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The screen disyed Mo Tian holding a newborn Mo Chen, a smile of paternal warmth on his face. ¡°Uncle Mo was so handsome when he was young!¡± she eximed, although Uncle Mo was still imposing and dashing now, he was truly tall and handsome in his youth. She was focused on watching the screen, but the man beside her was concentrating on the upward curve of her lips. So lively and vivid, like a ray of light in the darkness. Suddenly, the screen switched to Mo Chen¡¯s time in kindergarten, and Qiao Ruoxin felt her heart melt. ¡°Mo Chen brother, you were so adorable when you were little¡­¡± Around three or four years old, wearing his kindergarten uniform, sporting a sulky little face, he was intentionally pushing away a little girl who was close to him. ¡°Hahaha¡­ Why were you so naughty? What were you thinking about at that time?¡± Qiao Ruoxin raised her head to look at the man beside her, only to lock eyes with his dark pupils. ¡°I forgot.¡± Mo Chen suddenly picked her up and settled her in hisp. In fact, this was how things normally were two years ago when they were together; whenever he saw this Little Ghost, he couldn¡¯t possibly let her sit still. He would always hold her, kiss her, tease her. Qiao Ruoxin was engrossed in watching Mo Grandpa¡¯s growth records, too upied to mind him, allowing him to have his way. Then, she felt a series of kissesnd densely on her corbone, tickling her. ¡°Stop it, I¡¯m watching¡­¡± Before she could finish, Mo Chen¡¯s long fingers gripped her chin, forcing her to look at him, his voice deep and husky, ¡°Little Ghost, I¡¯m right in front of you, and you still have to watch that video?¡± ¡°That¡¯s a side of you I¡¯ve never seen¡­ I¡¯m curious.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes were inadvertently drawn back to the movie screen. Mo Grandpa¡¯s kindergarten graduation ceremony was too cute¡­ But really, he was already quite temperamental since he was little, that adorably fierce look is to die for. Next, during primary school, Mo Chen went to study in the United States, and his four good brothers made their appearances on the screen. The primary school-age Mo Grandpa already had a youthful freshness, and still wore a scowl, looking like he had a bad temper. In middle school, Mo Grandpa wore a royal blue hoodie, sitting next to a foreign female ssmate, apparently discussing something. In high school, Mo Grandpa officially became the face king of the rich second-generation circle! Combining the freshness of youth with the overwhelming hormones of a man, his eyes always filled with contempt. Chapter 133 - 133 133 Is This The Feeling Of Being Moved ?Chapter 133: Chapter 133: Is This The Feeling Of Being Moved? Chapter 133: Chapter 133: Is This The Feeling Of Being Moved? Mo Chen looked at her intently, extremely displeased. He grasped her chin firmly and kissed her hard, forcing her gaze back onto him. ¡°Mm¡­ what are you doing! I haven¡¯t finished watching!¡± At this moment, the screen switched to Mo Chen during his university days! Qiao Ruoxin suddenly froze, no longer resisting his forceful kiss, allowing him to kiss her, but her eyes nced towards the big screen. The man furrowed his brow, stopped kissing, and lifted his eyes to nce at the big screen, which disyed his university days. ¡°Mo Chen, was this when you were a freshman?¡± ¡°Freshman year.¡± Her heart skipped a beat, and she found herself holding her breath. That year, she should have been 12 years old, which meant that Mo Chen met her at this time? ¡°Is this the time you met the 12-year-old me?¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at the man¡¯s handsome face, asking expectantly. Mo Chenughed softly, his voice indulgent: ¡°Yeah.¡± She turned to look at the Mo Chen on the big screen again. Mo Chen wore a snow-white shirt, paired with ck trousers, his sleeves rolled up to reveal a section of his alluring forearm, adorned with a silver wristwatch. His broad shoulders and narrow waist cut a perfect figure, like a man who walked straight out of aic book. That air of noble indifference, coupled with a vtile temper, made strangers think twice before approaching. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s heartbeat nearly missed a beat¡ªwas this the feeling of being smitten? But, the Mo Chen holding her looked displeased at her daydreaming state. He took hold of her chin, forcing her to look him in the eyes: ¡°Little Ghost, what¡¯s with that look? Are you cursing me as a pervert in your mind?¡± Qiao Ruoxin paused for a second, then snapped back to reality: ¡°No I¡¯m not¡­¡± At that time, the screen switched to Mo Chen holding hands with a female ssmate dressed in an evening gown. She became furious in an instant, pointing at the big screen: ¡°What are you doing? Why are you holding her hand?¡± Mo Chen snorted disdainfully, letting out a derisiveugh: ¡°You think I wanted to? It was a dance, I had to do it.¡± Somehow, she felt a sourness in her heart and didn¡¯t want to watch anymore. ¡°Mo Chen, I¡¯m tired, carry me back to sleep.¡± She wrapped her arms around the man¡¯s neck, leaning on his broad shoulder. The man¡¯s eyebrows raised slightly: ¡°What if I don¡¯t carry you?¡± Qiao Ruoxin giggled: ¡°Then I won¡¯t sleep with you tonight.¡± A flicker of displeasure shot through Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes before he scooped her up by the waist and headed towards their vi. ¡°Little Ghost, you¡¯re in trouble now.¡± Her body tensed: ¡°What are you going to do now?¡± ¡°Even if I can¡¯t touch you tonight, I¡¯m going to make you cry.¡± ¡°Why? What did I do wrong? Because I watched your growth video? You promised to let me watch it!¡± The man chuckled lowly, his voice full of indulgence: ¡°Because you¡¯re tempting me.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not, am I???¡± ¡°You are.¡± ¡°Mo Chen, can you be reasonable? How am I tempting you?¡± ¡°Every inch of you is tempting me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± An utterly unreasonable man! Don¡¯t expect to have a normal conversation with him! Back in the bedroom, Qiao Ruoxin was tossed onto the bed, and the man leaned over her. He pinned her underneath him, not knowing when he had started to enjoy this feeling of pressing down on her to sleep¡ªit felt very secure. The impossible man firmly grasped her chin and kissed her deeply, taking her sweetness without leaving any room for escape. Qiao Ruoxin was kissed until she had difficulty breathing before he finally let her go. Then, Mo Chen fell asleep on top of her once again, his warm breath spraying on her neck. Damn! The damn man, aaah! Chapter 134 - 134 134 Currying Favor with Mr. Mo ?Chapter 134: Chapter 134: Currying Favor with Mr. Mo Chapter 134: Chapter 134: Currying Favor with Mr. Mo The next day, early morning. When Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes, she found that her body was finally free. That damn man had disappeared long ago. She turned over, feeling sore all over. She must have been pressed under Mo Chen all night again, andzily sat up. She picked up her phone and took a nce, there was a dance rehearsal in the afternoon, and a total of ten rehearsals before the debut night, after all, it was a live broadcast, and there could be no mistakes. Suddenly, the phone rang. Qiao Ruoxin answered the call, ¡°Hello¡­¡± Mo Chen¡¯s deep voice came from the other end of the phone, ¡°Awake?¡± ¡°How dare you! Did you press against me all night yesterday? My whole body is sore now.¡± Laughter from a man came through the phone, cheerful and refreshing. ??? This damn man was actuallyughing? ¡°Little Ghost, sleeping on you was reallyfortable, it improved my sleep quality.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She hung up the phone directly, not bothering to waste words with this damn man. Qiao Ruoxin threw off the nkets, got up, and went to the bathroom to wash up, feeling sore with every move. She entered the bathroom, stood in front of the washstand, and looked at herself in the mirror. The next second, her eyes widened in surprise. That damn man Mo Chen left ambiguous marks on her corbone again! She had a rehearsal today! ¡­ The afternoon. Imperial International Sports and Performance Center. The live broadcast of the debut night was going to be held here. After entering, Qiao Ruoxin was astonished by the stage lighting inside, it was magnificent. The ce could amodate fifty thousand spectators at once, you can imagine how spectacr the debut night would be. The staff on-site were as busy as spinning tops, bustling around. She was taken onto the stage and saw Lu Xingyu, whom she had not seen for several days. Lu Xingyu wore a ck cap, keeping a low profile, listening to the stage director exin the stage positioning. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, it¡¯s great that you¡¯re finally here. You and Xingyu,e and walk through the rehearsal. For the first run, let¡¯s try it out and focus.¡± The on-site executive director called her over. Qiao Ruoxin nodded and started the first rehearsal. To be honest, she was a bit nervous facing such arge stage for the first time. ¡°Don¡¯t be nervous, just perform normally, it¡¯s only a rehearsal now,¡± Lu Xingyuforted her. ¡°Thank you, Teacher Lu.¡± After all, Lu Xingyu had been in the industry for six years and had seen his share of grand scenes. After the first rehearsal ended, Qiao Ruoxin felt a headache¡­ Why was it different from the version practiced in the dance studio? There were so many intimate moves added on-site. If Mo Chen saw this, he would definitely explode with rage. But, the new dance version changed on-site had an astonishing visual effect, leaving her conflicted. ¡­ Hengzhong Group, CEO¡¯s office. After the rehearsal had ended, Qiao Ruoxin went straight to Hengzhong Group. When Secretary Jiang saw her and was about to press the inte to report to President Mo, she was interrupted. ¡°Don¡¯t tell him, I want to give him a surprise.¡± Secretary Jiang understood and nodded with a smile. She quietly pushed open the door of the office, then deliberately slowed her steps, walked to the desk, and saw Mo Chen signing documents. She pulled out the chair in front of the desk and was about to sit down when she met Mo Chen¡¯s gaze as he looked up. ¡°Mo Chen, brother¡­¡± She chuckled awkwardly. The man¡¯s mouth curved up, closed the file in front of him, and put the pen aside. ¡°Come here,¡± his deep voice called her. Qiao Ruoxin had no choice but to stand up, walk around the long desk, and go to the man¡¯s side. Unsurprisingly, she was pulled into his arms and sat on his long legs. Chapter 135 - 135 135 Dont Touch My Bottom Line ?Chapter 135: Chapter 135: Don¡¯t Touch My Bottom Line! Chapter 135: Chapter 135: Don¡¯t Touch My Bottom Line! Mo Chen looked at her red lips, his gaze finally resting on her pair of sparkling eyes. ¡°Why are you here?¡± ¡°I missed you,¡± her voice was soft, her smile sweet. The man couldn¡¯t help butugh, his voice deep, ¡°Is that so? Show me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She had no choice but to lean in and kiss the corner of the man¡¯s lips, ¡°Are you getting off work soon?¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s go eat together, my friend rmended a really nice restaurant to me.¡± Mo Chen slightly narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing the expression on her little face, ¡°Is there something you need from me?¡± This damn man really knew her too well. She chuckled lightly, ¡°Mo Chen, will youe to my debut night at the end of the month?¡± ¡°Do you want me to go?¡± ¡°Mhm¡­ If you¡¯re too busy, then don¡¯t worry about it, I understand, a man¡¯s affairs are the most important.¡± She was afraid that if Mo Chen saw her and Lu Xingyu¡¯s intimate dance performance, he might just make a scene! The man¡¯s grip on her slender waist tightened, dangercing his voice, ¡°You don¡¯t want me to go?¡± ¡°Err¡­ I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll get angry if you go,¡± Qiao Ruoxin said, her eyes wavering elsewhere in guilt. Mo Chen¡¯s aura instantly turned colder, he grasped her chin, his voice icy, ¡°What do you mean I¡¯ll get angry if I go?¡± ¡°It¡¯s just that the dance instructor added a little bit of intimacy to the choreography for the effect on stage, but it does look good visually!¡± The man frowned, his handsome features now covered with ayer of frost, and directly picked up his phone to dial Bai Junyan¡¯s number. Seeing this, Qiao Ruoxin immediately hugged his arm, ¡°Don¡¯t! Everyone has put a lot of effort and heart into it! Can you not stop it, please?¡± Mo Chen was infuriated yet amused by her, his slender fingers pinching her chin, his voice cold as ice, ¡°You fucking know my limits, don¡¯t push me to lose my temper.¡± The atmosphere became very stiff. This scene felt like d¨¦j¨¤ vu; two years ago, during her graduation y, acting as a couple with a male ssmate, she had been stopped by Mo Chen as well. This time really felt like the closest she had ever been to her dream. She didn¡¯t want to give up. Qiao Ruoxin suddenly leaned close to the man¡¯s handsome face, her voice lowered, whispering coyly, ¡°Mo Chen, if you let me get through my debut night smoothly, after it¡¯s over, I¡¯ll give you a special service, how about that?¡± Special service? Those words were full of seductive undertones. Enough to let the imagination run wild. The man slightly raised his brow, his dark eyes pupils slowly constricting, heughed involuntarily, ¡°Let¡¯s hear it.¡± ¡°Well¡­ it¡¯s the kind that men really like.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Did this Little Ghost really know too much??? Mo Chen stared at her opening and closing cherry lips, his voice husky, ¡°Where the hell did you learn this? Who taught you?¡± She burst intoughter, herughter as fresh and delightful as a wind chime. ¡°I learned it to please you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± A real big sacrifice, all for such a crappypetition. ¡°Mo Chen, do you want it?¡± Her voice was soft and sticky, extremely tempting. The man gripped her slender waist, his voice between clenched teeth, ¡°Yes!¡± He really wanted to kill this Little Ghost! ¡°Then it¡¯s a deal, you can¡¯t interfere with the recording of the ¡®Idol 101¡¯ debut night, okay?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s brows harbored dissatisfaction, his tone brusque, ¡°Don¡¯t push your luck! Don¡¯t touch my bottom line!¡± ¡°Then on the debut night at the end of the month, just don¡¯t go. Wait for me at home, okay?¡± It was still safer to keep Mo Chen, the irritable Divine Beast, locked up at home. Otherwise, it really was impossible to predict what might happen then. Chapter 136 - 136 136 You are mine always remember that ?Chapter 136: Chapter 136: You are mine, always remember that Chapter 136: Chapter 136: You are mine, always remember that The man¡¯s voice was cold as he responded with a nomittal, ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Although his agreement was so perfunctory, Qiao Ruoxin still smiled happily, ¡°Thank you, Brother Mo Chen!¡± Upon hearing this, Mo Chen paused the hand that was stroking her head, ¡°You¡¯re this happy that I¡¯m not going to be there?¡± ¡°Ah? Am I¡­ Did I make it that obvious?¡± Of course she was overjoyed that Mo Chen wouldn¡¯t be at the recording studio! She could perform normally without any reservations! The man narrowed his eyes, gauging her with a look, ¡°I¡¯m actually starting to feel like going.¡± !!! Qiao Ruoxin forced herself to calm down, speaking evenly, ¡°There¡¯s nothing much to see anyway. The recording studio is quite noisy, and you don¡¯t like that kind of atmosphere¡­¡± Mo Chen gazed at her small face, listening to her deliberate exnation. Clearly, she didn¡¯t want him to go, but now he was actually curious about the so-called intimate dance moves that frightened Qiao Ruoxin so much. The man¡¯s distinctively jointed slender fingers pinched her chin, ¡°Little Ghost, I¡¯ve decided, I¡¯m going.¡± Qiao Ruoxin wore a bewildered expression. This damn man, how could he change his mind so suddenly! ¡°Didn¡¯t you just promise me? How can you go back on your word!¡± ¡°What I said was then, and now is now.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin stood up and left his embrace, ¡°Then no special services for you!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s lips curved up in a mischievous smile, ¡°I haven¡¯t finished speaking.¡± She looked at Mo Chen with a puzzled face. What on earth was this damn guy thinking? A sly cold light passed through Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes as he said in a deep voice, ¡°I could just be an audience member, and not do anything else.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Her eyes full of doubt, ¡°Is that possible? Can you control your temper?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll take some medicine before I go.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s gaze flickered, and she bit her lower lip, feeling as if it was being pricked with numerous tiny needles. ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant¡­¡± ¡°I know.¡± The man¡¯s tone was indifferent and cold. But suddenly, he wanted to see how dazzling this Little Ghost was on stage, with the inte proiming her as the Mortal Princess, the born center, made for the stage. He thought, maybe he shouldn¡¯t have selfishly destroyed Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s dreams. The next second, Qiao Ruoxin leaned forward to hug the man¡¯s neck, her voice sweet and soft, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, it¡¯s just a stage performance. Think of it as appreciating art, okay?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ Will the special services still be avable?¡± A shallow smile appeared on the corners of her lips, ¡°As long as you behave that night, I¡¯ll keep my word, unlike you.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was expressionless at this moment, dark and gloomy as if about to freeze. However, his actions were gentle as he hugged the woman in his arms, whispering in her ear in an extremely possessive and dominating manner, ¡°You are mine, remember that forever.¡± The low and sexy voice carried a seductive power, as if brainwashing her with his thoughts. ¡°I remember.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s obsession had reached a pathological level, she could only go along with him, or the consequences would be unimaginable. Qiao Ruoxin stepped out of his embrace, saying, ¡°I¡¯m hungry, let¡¯s go out to eat?¡± The man¡¯s tall and handsome figure slowly rose, his voice deep, ¡°Let¡¯s go home to eat, I want the noodles you cook.¡± ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go.¡± Sheughed lightly, taking the man¡¯s hand as they walked out of the office. Mo Chen picked up the suit jacket lying nearby, casually holding it in his hand, his handsome face exuding a wicked charm, the corner of his mouth hooked up. He allowed Qiao Ruoxin to pull his tall body out of the office. Chapter 137 - 137 137 Kong Ling Currently Ranked First in ?Chapter 137: Chapter 137: #Kong Ling Currently Ranked First in Votes# Climbs to Number Five on the Trending Searches Chapter 137: Chapter 137: #Kong Ling Currently Ranked First in Votes# Climbs to Number Five on the Trending Searches As they passed through the secretarial area, the secretaries looked on in surprise. They watched as Qiao Ruoxin, with her delicate and frail figure, pulled the tall figure of Mo Chen towards the elevator. A group of secretaries gathered to whisper among themselves¡­ ¡°Tsk tsk, is President Mo getting back together with his ex-girlfriend?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that obvious? Qiao Ruoxin is extraordinary. When has President Mo ever been so docile in front of a woman?¡± ¡°That scene just now made me think of a beautiful young girl from the forest leading a tall and fierce beast! Hahaha¡­¡± ¡°How daring of you to speak of our Crown Prince like that! But it does paint quite the picture, hahaha¡­¡± ¡­ Mo Family Estate. Qiao Ruoxin personally cooked, making two bowls of clear soup noodles, with the chefs standing behind her watching. They all thought she had some special cooking method that would whet Mo Chen¡¯s appetite. Turned out it was just ordinary clear soup noodles, nothing special. The two bowls of noodles were carried to the dining room by a maid. Qiao Ruoxin followed suit and took her seat next to the man. A bowl was ced in front of the man, who saw the heart-shaped fried egg in the bowl and his lips curled into a doting smile. Without a doubt, Qiao Ruoxin knew best how to be romantic, as well as how to please Mo Chen. ¡°Make sure you finish it all, don¡¯t waste my efforts,¡± she said, taking a sip of the soup with a porcin spoon. It tasted light andforting. Mo Chen nced at her and said indifferently, ¡°Nag.¡± She smiled briefly, didn¡¯t speak further, and continued eating her noodles. Her phone buzzed, seemingly with a notification. After a nce at her phone, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s expression subtly changed. In just a matter of days, Kong Ling¡¯s voting numbers had surpassed hers, taking the top spot, though only by ten thousand votes. Could it really be that useless scion from the capital helping Kong Ling? Mo Chen noticed her distraction and asked in a deep voice, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Nothing, let¡¯s eat,¡± she replied. ¡­ Half an hourter, #KongLingCurrentlyLeadingInVotes# climbed to number five on the trending searches. All over the inte, as if on cue, marketing ounts began praising Kong Ling and bashing Qiao Ruoxin. [Are Kong Ling¡¯s fans sick or something? It¡¯s just a lead of ten thousand votes, do they have to brag like this? How many days has our sister Qiao topped the list, have we said anything?] [Kong Ling, you have no heart! Qiao Ruoxin took such good care of you on the show, and now you get marketing ounts to step on her at this time! Disgusting! Shameless!] [Are Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fans shameless? You don¡¯t work hard to vote and climb the ranking, yet you me others for reaching the top? That¡¯s a joke.] [Mortal Princess Qiao Ruoxin! Born for the spotlight, Qiao Ruoxin! Kong Ling, step aside for our sister! You don¡¯t deserve the spotlight! Always knowing only to cry!] [Speaking of which, I just saw a photo of Kong Ling with the capital¡¯s waste, Jian Chen. Could it be vote-rigging? There¡¯s nothing that scion isn¡¯t capable of.] [Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fans are too much! Lawyer¡¯s notice warning! Who are you using of racking up votes! Your own family is manipting things behind the scenes, always dominating the top spot, is your talent not just so-so? A lot of the poprity alsoes from riding on Mo Chen¡¯s coattails to trend!] [That¡¯s true though, our sister Qiao not only is beautiful and talented, but her taste in men is ten thousand times better than yours, Kong Ling. She dated the son of Asia¡¯s richest man, what about you? Took forever to find a capital¡¯s waste, hahahaha¡­] [Let¡¯s go home and vote, our outstanding sister Qiao must take the lead spot!] Chapter 138 - 138 138 Debut Night Approaches ?Chapter 138: Chapter 138: Debut Night Approaches Chapter 138: Chapter 138: Debut Night Approaches Inside the hotel, in the presidential suite. Kong Ling, wearing a white bathrobe, sat on the bed with her cellphone in hand, looking at herself finally taking the top spot on the voting list. A victorious smile spread across her lips. Suddenly, a man behind her wrapped his arms around her body, ¡°Lingling, I¡¯ve kept my promise to you, what about you?¡± The man embracing Kong Ling was none other than the notorious joke of the capital, Jian Chen. ¡°Naturally, it¡¯s up to Young Master Jian.¡± Kong Ling put down her phone and let Jian Chen push her down onto the bed, having his way with her. ¡°Lingling, don¡¯t worry, anything that can harm Qiao Ruoxin, I will do, because I want to see her kneeling and begging for mercy!¡± Having said that, Jian Chen pulled off the bathrobe from Kong Ling¡¯s body. In the darkness, Kong Ling held back tears that were seeping from her eyes, clutching the bedsheets tightly. Why this! Qiao Ruoxin ended up with Mo Chen, while she was stuck with this joke of the capital??? Why is life so unfair! ¡­ Late at night. Qiao Ruoxiny in bed, sleeping soundly, while the man beside her sat up, staring at the screen on his phone. Assistant Liu had sent him information about a diamond. A 12-carat diamond named ¡®Sun Star,¡¯ which had been elusive since its appearance in 1899, was going to be auctioned domestically. It was called ¡®Sun Star¡¯ because it shone like the sun, its nobility and radiance impossible for anyone to ignore. Mo Chen cast his eyes down towards the woman sleeping beside him, his gaze as deep as the ocean. To him, Qiao Ruoxin was more like a little sun that emitted light. His slender fingers caressed the woman¡¯s face as he murmured softly to himself, ¡°Just this onest time.¡± He still had the entire responsibility of the Mo Family on his shoulders, and he had already wasted too much time on this Little Ghost. If his proposal failed this time, he probably wouldn¡¯t propose a second time, nor would he ever propose to any other woman again. Mo Chen turned off the light,y down, and scooped the slender woman into his arms before closing his eyes and falling into a deep sleep. ¡°Little Ghost, good night.¡± ¡­ Every day that followed, Qiao Ruoxin was rehearsing on-site, bing more and more familiar with the stage. She had just finished her eighth rehearsal and was sitting in the rest area, drinking water. Kong Ling walked over to her and sat down nearby, ¡°Being second in the voting, does it affect your mood?¡± Qiao Ruoxin found it somewhat amusing, ¡°Until the final moment, who knows who will be in the center position?¡± ¡°Your mentality is really good. I thought you would be impacted mentally going from first to second ce all of a sudden.¡± Qiao Ruoxin took another sip of her ice water and said, ¡°After all that selecting, you picked the capital¡¯s joke to stuff the ballot box for you. I must say, you really have a toxic taste.¡± Kong Ling instantly turned pale, ¡°I did not stuff the ballot box!¡± ¡°You know whether you did or not, no need to exin to me, and I can¡¯t be bothered to listen to your exnation.¡± Qiao Ruoxin stood up and walked towards the center of the stage, ready for another rehearsal. Kong Ling watched her back, her hands clenched into fists, jealousy written all over her eyes. ¡­ The debut night came quickly! From the morning, Qiao Ruoxin felt uneasy. She called Bai Junyan, ¡°Xiaobai! You guys have to hold Mo Chen back tonight, you must keep him in check!¡± ¡°Is it that serious? Are you going to do a striptease with Lu Xingyu?¡± ¡°Scram!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ve arranged everything. We¡¯ll sit on both sides of him and have several bodyguards ready. No matter what, we will keep him from disturbing your performance.¡± Only then did she feel somewhat relieved, ¡°If necessary tonight, cover his eyes and don¡¯t let him see.¡± ¡°You stinky little sister, what kind of dance are you going to perform that¡¯s so serious? I¡¯m getting scared.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just¡­ a bit suggestive, it¡¯s not that serious.¡± Chapter 139 - 139 139 Tonight is tough but not as tough as ?Chapter 139: Chapter 139: Tonight is tough, but not as tough as the two years you were gone Chapter 139: Chapter 139: Tonight is tough, but not as tough as the two years you were gone After hanging up the phone, herplexion eased a little. If those few goods show up tonight, they should be able to hold back Mo Chen, this hot-tempered Divine Beast. ncing at the time, there were still ten hours until the live broadcast at eight o¡¯clock tonight. Qiao Ruoxin decided to go to the venue for thest rehearsal. Upon reaching the center of the stage, she found that Lu Xingyu had arrived early, truly a top-tier influencer, an A-list idol¡ªboth his professional skills and dedication were admirable. Lu Xingyu, wearing a ck face mask, looked at her, ¡°Let¡¯s run through it a few more times, then go sleep for a few hours, get hair and makeup done, and maintain the best condition for tonight.¡± She nodded earnestly, ¡°Okay.¡± ¡°Ruoxin, there¡¯s a move in the middle where I hold you, your gaze needs to be more seductive, you know?¡± Seductive¡­ Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but tremble at the thought; if Mo Chen saw this tonight, he would probably kill both her and Lu Xingyu. ¡°Teacher Lu, can the dance move where you hold my waist be a bit more distanced? I think it adds more of that seductive feeling¡­¡± She could only try to persuade Lu Xingyu, she was really scared! She felt that if Mo Chen saw this scene, even medication wouldn¡¯t control his explosive temper. Lu Xingyu frowned, ¡°I¡¯m afraid that won¡¯t work, let¡¯s stick to the choreography as designed by the dance teacher, they¡¯re professionals.¡± Qiao Ruoxin sighed helplessly, ¡°Okay then.¡± After the final rehearsal four times, she and Lu Xingyu were finally ready to go back to their respective rest rooms. In the rest room. Qiao Ruoxin leaned on the couch and dialed Mo Chen¡¯s number, which took a few rings to connect. ¡°Mo Chen brother, what are you doing?¡± ¡°Working.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ You need to be at the venue an hour early tonight, can you make it? If not, just don¡¯te¡­¡± Before she could finish her sentence, the man¡¯s deep voice interrupted her over the phone, ¡°I¡¯ll be there two hours early.¡± !!! This damn man! Clearly, he was opposing her! ¡°Mo Chen brother, bring your medication with you to the venue, in case you can¡¯t control yourself, take two.¡± She shamelessly made this request. There was a long silence from the man on the other end of the phone, ¡°Little Ghost, are you going to do a striptease tonight?¡± ¡°How could I! You¡¯re as lewd as Bai Junyan, what are you thinking!¡± From the other end came the man¡¯s indulgent, low chuckle, ¡°Be good, tonight I¡¯m just an audience member, you can ignore mepletely.¡± She wished she could! But just thinking of Mo Chen watching her made her ufortable all over. Clutching the phone, Qiao Ruoxiny on the couch, her long, thickshes trembling slightly, ¡°Mo Chen brother, you need to stay calm tonight, okay? After the recording is over, you can do whatever you want, and I won¡¯tin at all, is that okay?¡± So submissive? She was really afraid of his fiery temper. ¡°Little Ghost, tonight won¡¯t be harder to endure than the two years you disappeared, don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t do anything.¡± The next second, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face turned slightly pale, her fingertips trembled, and she bit her lower lip. ¡°Mo Chen brother¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m busy, see you tonight.¡± ¡°Mm, okay.¡± After hanging up the phone, Qiao Ruoxin felt a suffocating feeling of repression. These two years¡­ how exactly did Mo Chen get through them? ¡­ Meanwhile¡ª In the President¡¯s office of Hengzhong Group. Mo Chen sat in the swivel chair behind the desk, staring at the voting channel page for ¡°Idol 101¡± on theputer screen. Picking up his phone, he dialed Bai Junyan¡¯s number, using amanding tone, ¡°Clean up the vote-botting in the system.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve noticed it too; these past few days there has been non-stop vote-botting, and I¡¯m having the tech department handle it, don¡¯t worry, Mo Chen.¡± Chapter 140 - 140 140 Does He Really Not Deserve to be ?Chapter 140: Chapter 140: Does He Really Not Deserve to be Trusted??? Chapter 140: Chapter 140: Does He Really Not Deserve to be Trusted??? Imperial International Sports and Performance Center. There was half an hour until the live broadcast of ¡°Idol 101¡¯s¡± debut stage. All the staff of the production team had entered the preparation phase and were conducting the final checks on the site equipment. After finishing her makeup and hair, Qiao Ruoxin went to change clothes. Tonight¡¯s opening act would be all the trainees singing and dancing to the program¡¯s theme song, followed by individual talent performances. She put on the trainees¡¯ uniform, then wanted to take another look at the stage costume she would wearter for her coboration performance with Lu Xingyu. The next second, her eyes widened in disbelief¡ªsomeone had cut off one side of the strap of her dress! Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face instantly turned ugly! At this time, anyone could have done such a thing since they all wanted to debut in the center position, but it seemed that Kong Ling was the prime suspect for now. At that moment, the onsite director pushed open the door of the rest room: ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, hurry to the backstage! There¡¯s not much time left!¡± ¡°Coming!¡± There was no time to think about these things now; she could only turn around and leave the rest room. ¡­ In the stands¡¯ VIP section. Mo Ye arrived as promised, reaching the live broadcast venue two hours early, and was also annoyed by the fan support chants for an hour and a half. Ayer of frost covered his cold and handsome face, and dissatisfaction was evident in his dark eyes. Bai Junyan and Ji Haochuan sat on either side of him, keeping an eye on him. Mo Chen nced at these two, with a look of disdain in his eyes. ¡°Wow¡­ Ruoxin Baby has so many fans. Her official support color is light blue, look, the venue is filled with light blue everywhere.¡± Lan Ke turned around and looked at the sea of light sticks and banners behind him, her face full of surprise. Bai Junyan: ¡°So, brothers, cherish this VIP ticket. It was not easy for me to get one for each of you. The broadcast hasn¡¯t even started, and sister Qiao is already trending again.¡± Lan Ke: ¡°As your woman, if I don¡¯t even have this privilege, what¡¯s the point?¡± Bai Junyan: ¡°Baby, except for you.¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°Sister Qiao is really impressive. Her poprity is so high, her current trendiness is almost on par with those male celebrities who have debuted for many years.¡± Gu Mocheng: ¡°It must be because of the contrast with her peers. I took a look at the others and they are just too disappointing.¡± The brothers: ¡°¡­¡± Lu Siheng: ¡°Is the vote maniption sorted out?¡± Bai Junyan: ¡°Do I even need to say? Of course.¡± At that moment, Lan Ke looked back and eximed in surprise, ¡°Wow, look at that banner, Mo Ye, hahaha¡­¡± The always silent Mo Chen nced back indifferently and snorted. A huge light blue banner read: Mortal Princess Xinxin. However, looking back at it, the whole arena was a sea of light blue glow sticks. This Little Ghost is so likable? Suddenly! All the lights in the venue went out, and the live broadcast was about to begin. The venue instantly erupted with earth-shattering screams. Meanwhile, Bai Junyan and Ji Haochuan very harmoniously grabbed Mo Chen¡¯s arm. Mo Chen: ¡°¡­¡± Did they trust him so little??? ¡°Let go,¡± he said through clenched teeth, suppressing the anger in his chest. Bai Junyan: ¡°What¡¯s that? Can¡¯t hear you, it¡¯s too loud!¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°It¡¯s starting, it¡¯s starting! Look quickly!¡± In an instant, the lights illuminated the vast stage where the top 15 trainees were all standing. Qiao Ruoxin was still standing in the central C position, her smile sweet and proud, wearing the trainees¡¯ uniform. In that moment, Mo Chen grew quiet, his dark eyes fixed on the slender figure on the stage, as if he was isted from the entire world. Chapter 141 - 141 141 Screw Your Mom ?Chapter 141: Chapter 141: Screw Your Mom! Chapter 141: Chapter 141: Screw Your Mom! ¡°Idol 101¡± theme song¡¯s intro slowly began to y, and the audience¡¯s screams were deafening. Lan Ke screamed excitedly, ¡°Ruoxin baby is awesome! You¡¯re the best! Go for it!¡± She watched Qiao Ruoxin grow up and always knew Qiao Ruoxin was a shining presence, a brilliance that no one could overshadow. Gu Mocheng said, ¡°The others are just too bad, Little Ghost is probably going to be first.¡± Bai Junyan remarked, ¡°A woman chosen by Mo Chen really shines on camera¡­¡± Everyone¡¯s gaze involuntarily turned towards Mo Chen. At that moment, he was staring at Qiao Ruoxin on stage, his gaze indifferent yet possessing an intense desire for ownership, with the corners of his mouth turned up. ¡­ As the theme song ended, Lu Xingyu, holding the host¡¯s cue card, walked out. The trainees stood behind him, with Qiao Ruoxin at his left side, triggering another round of screams from the crowd. ¡°Ah! Sister Qiao and Xingyu make such a good pair! Get together!¡± ¡°HeartYu Star Wish!!! Lock in this CP!¡± ¡°Big brother and little sister, be together!¡± The crowd: ¡°¡­¡± This group of fans is really unbearable! Just shut up already! Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face grew colder, his hands tightened into fists on the armrests of his chair, his knuckles turning white and cracking. Match your mom! On stage. Lu Xingyu held the microphone, his bright and gentle voice slowly rising, ¡°Good evening, everyone. Here is the live broadcast of the ¡°Idol 101¡å debut stage. I am the representative mentor, Lu Xingyu¡­¡± ¡°Tonight, out of these fifteen girls, seven will debut and form the Lucky girls.¡± Standing behind, Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but criticize internally, This girl group¡¯s name must be Bai Junyan¡¯sme idea. Tacky with a capital T! ¡­ After the opening, everyone returned to the dressing room to retouch their makeup and prepare for their individual talent performances. Qiao Ruoxin looked at the shoulder strap of her performance outfit that was ruined and felt a slight bit of worry. The next second, inspiration struck. She suddenly thought of a solution and a satisfied smile appeared on her lips. The effect should be even better. ¡ª Live broadcast scene. The host announced, ¡°Next up is the stage you have all been waiting for, the coboration between our mentor Lu Xingyu and Mortal Princess Qiao Ruoxin! What kind of chemistry will these two create, let¡¯s pre-heat the search engines¡­¡± Instantly, screams erupted from the venue like a thunderp, creating the illusion that the ce could be overturned. Everyone held their breath, eagerly anticipating the coborative stage between Qiao Ruoxin and Lu Xingyu, the highlight of tonight¡¯s live broadcast. Bai Junyan and Ji Haochuan were almost gripping Mo Chen¡¯s arm firmly to prevent him from suddenly losing control in a violent rage. Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes were fixed on the stage, his handsome face expressionless, but a hint of jealousy brewed in his chest. Even just cing Qiao Ruoxin and Lu Xingyu¡¯s names together sounded nauseating to listen. Suddenly! All the lights in the arena went out! Only one spotlight shone on one side of the stage, where Qiao Ruoxin, draped in a silver hooded cloak, sat in front of a pure white piano. The hood of the cloak was on her head, hiding her delicate little face. Her slender fingers slowly touched the piano keys, ying the healing melody of ¡°Coming Home.¡± The whole world seemed dark, with only this beam of light shining on her. Qiao Ruoxin entered the zone, her eyes lowered to the piano¡¯s ck and white keys, her voice sweet, gentle, and wistful, softly rising¡­ I¡¯ming home I¡¯ming home tell the World I¡¯ming home I know my kingdom awaits ¡­ Chapter 142 - 142 142 What Kind of Lousy Lyrics Are These ?Chapter 142: Chapter 142: What Kind of Lousy Lyrics Are These??? Chapter 142: Chapter 142: What Kind of Lousy Lyrics Are These??? In the audience stands, VIP area. Everyone fell silent, the whole venue fell silent, immersed in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fragile and mncholy voice, so clean and clear it wasn¡¯t tainted by a single impurity. Lan Ke couldn¡¯t help but have moist eyes, ¡°She¡¯s singing her heart out, she¡¯s wanted toe back for these past two years¡­¡± Mo Chen stared indifferently at her in that beam of light on the stage, her figure lonely and fragile, her voice solitary yet gentle. A hint of pity shed through his dark eyes. However, just as the whole venue was immersed in the song, the piano abruptly stopped. Spotlights lit up the whole venue. Qiao Ruoxin stood up, removed the hooded cloak over her head, and then stylishly took off the cloak and threw it to the ground beside her. Screams erupted from the audience! She was wearing a ck spaghetti-strap mini dress, delicately designed, and the left strap had been cut and tied into a bow. It exuded a unique kind of subtle sexiness. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips curved up in an elegant arc as she walked towards Lu Xingyu, seated in the center of the stage. The theme had finally arrived¡ªthe prelude to Lu Xingyu¡¯s song ¡°LU¡± began, turning the entire venue into a nightclub dance scene. This was originally a suggestive song, but because the lyrics were all in English, the embarrassment wasn¡¯t so intense. Lu Xingyu sat on the chair, pretending to be drowsy and sleepy. Qiao Ruoxin walked step by step to his side, her slender fingers resting on the man¡¯s shoulder as she circled around him. She looked unrealistically beautiful tonight. Champagne brown hair color, sexy long curly hair trembling behind her. Her delicate corbones, seductive shoulders, and long, slender legs. Her skin glowed white, her makeup detailed and sexy, with shiny rhinestones sticking at the corners of her eyes, making them particrly beautiful. Lu Xingyu lifted his gaze to her, following the rhythm of the dance to stand up and pull her into his arms, appearing as if he would kiss her the next second. The screams from the audience almost flipped the venue! Qiao Ruoxin smiled lightly, a hint of allure in her demeanor, and gently pushed away Lu Xingyu¡¯s chest with her hand. The twopletely separated, dancing to the lively song, whipping the audience into a frenzy. ¡­ In the VIP area stands. At the sight of Qiao Ruoxin being embraced by Lu Xingyu, Mo Chen could no longer control the fermenting rage inside him. What kind of nonsense are these lyrics??? ¡°Hey, hey, hey! Calm down, calm down! Mo big shot, this is a live broadcast! Don¡¯t make a scene!¡± Bai Junyan used all his strength to restrain him, grinding his teeth as he spoke. Ji Haochuan was pulling on him from the other side, ¡°Don¡¯t be rash, don¡¯t be rash! That¡¯s just a performance! Qiao Ruoxin won¡¯t fall for him, it¡¯s impossible.¡± Bai Junyan looked towards Gu Mocheng and Lu Siheng, ¡°You two dead guys, give us a hand! I¡¯m about to be flung out here!¡± But at the moment when Lu Xingyu almost kissed Qiao Ruoxin, Mo Chenpletely lost control, yet his body was forcibly held in ce, immobile by the two beside him. His handsome face was taut, lips pressed firmly together, eyes closed briefly. He tried to suppress the fury exploding within him little by little, his Adam¡¯s apple rolling visibly. Dammit! He still came after taking his medication! If he hadn¡¯t taken it, probably ten people couldn¡¯t hold him back. Mo Chen shook off the two men with a rough movement, his voice deep, ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Bai Junyan and Ji Haochuan kept a wary eye on him for a long time before finally breathing a sigh of relief. Meanwhile, Lu Xingyu and Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s coborative stage performance finally came to an end. A whole five minutes! It felt like itsted a century. Qiao Ruoxin and Lu Xingyu stood at the center of the stage in their final pose, and then the tform slowly lowered them down. Backstage, Qiao Ruoxin let out a huge sigh of relief. It was finally over, everything went smoothly! ¡°Thank you, Mr. Lu, it was a pleasure to work with you.¡± Lu Xingyu smiled at her, ¡°And thank you. It¡¯s my first time working with a female artist so in sync.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Was he flirting with her? The female artists Lu Xingyu had worked with probably formed a long line. Chapter 143 - 143 143 Marry Me and This Sun Star Will Be ?Chapter 143: Chapter 143: Marry Me, and This Sun Star Will Be Yours Chapter 143: Chapter 143: Marry Me, and This Sun Star Will Be Yours The final ranking announcement stage had arrived. Lu Xingyu stood at the center of the stage, solemnly announcing, ¡°The third-ranked trainee of ¡®Idol 101,¡¯ with 17.25 million votes, is¡­ from Starry Sky Entertainment¡ªKong Ling. Congrattions.¡± Kong Ling, standing there, turned pale in an instant! What¡¯s going on? Wasn¡¯t she supposed to be ranked first? Why didn¡¯t she even get second but third instead? ¡°The second ce, Song Yingying.¡± Song Yingying looked utterly surprised and delighted, bursting into tears and hugging Qiao Ruoxin: ¡°I can¡¯t believe I got second ce! My goodness! I thought I¡¯d be after fifth ce!¡± ¡°With your talent, how could that be?¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled but couldn¡¯t help catching a glimpse of Kong Ling¡¯s shocked eyes and her expression that looked like she had swallowed a fly. Lu Xingyu nced at Qiao Ruoxin and coughed, ¡°I announce, the trainee who ranked first with 37.56 million votes is¡­ an individual trainee, Qiao Ruoxin.¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled faintly, slightly surprised yet not too surprised. Screams erupted from the audience, and streamers shot towards the stage. Perhaps this was a good time to shed a couple of tears? Consequently, her eyes misted over, and tears slowly slid down her cheeks, a sight to pity. ¡­ Beneath the stage. Mo Chen watched her crying and smiling and a hint of a smile appeared on his lips. Then, he stood up and left the ce. After the live broadcast of the debut stage ended, the fans on-site were reluctant to leave, continuously chanting their idols¡¯ names; Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s name was the loudest. ¡ª¡ªBackstage. Qiao Ruoxin was preparing to change clothes and leave when she ran into Kong Ling, who still looked shell-shocked as if she hadn¡¯t snapped out of it yet. ¡°Congrattions, you finally got what you wished for, debuting in the center position,¡± she said. She smiled slowly, ¡°Did you think that trash from the imperial city would give you any high-quality votes? It¡¯s all manipted by the system; they didn¡¯t even bother to buy decent water armies for you.¡± ¡°As if I wanted this! I had no choice! You obviously can¡¯t understand my pain with Mo as your backer!¡± Kong Ling seemed to lose control of her emotions. Perhaps she had been repressing them for too long and pretending for too long, and after so much sacrifice¡­ to end up as third ce. Qiao Ruoxin put on a jacket and said indifferently, ¡°You¡¯re wrong. Even without Mo Chen, I would never choose that trash from the imperial city. I don¡¯t think highly of him at all.¡± With that, she turned and left. ¡­ The bodyguard drove her back to the Mo Family Estate. The butler came forward to greet her and opened the car door: ¡°Miss Qiao, the master is waiting for you in the bedroom. He asked you to go there.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go now.¡± The debut night live broadcast had ended smoothly, and she felt rxed, free from any worries. She took the elevator to the upper floor and entered the man¡¯s bedroom. Hm? Why is there no one here? Wasn¡¯t he supposed to be in the bedroom waiting for her? There was no sound of showering from the bathroom either. Where could he be? Just as Qiao Ruoxin was about to leave the bedroom to look for him, the man¡¯s tall figure suddenly appeared in front of her. ¡°Ah!¡± Startled, she cried out, ¡°What are you doing? You scared me to death.¡± ¡°Little Ghost, you seem to be asking for a spanking tonight.¡± Was he looking to settle a score with her? ¡°Uh¡­ Brother Mo Chen, that was just a stage performance,¡± she said,ughing awkwardly. Mo Chen snorted dismissively and let out a scornful chuckle before he took out a wine-red velvet jewelry box and handed it to her: ¡°Do you want it?¡± She looked puzzled: ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± Taking the box and opening it, her eyes lit up¡ªit was the famously exquisite ¡®Sun Star¡¯ diamond! ¡°Is this the ¡®Sun Star¡¯?¡± She could hardly believe her eyes; the diamond was too famous. The man watched her surprised expression with a satisfied smile, hiszy, rich voice sounding out, ¡°Yeah. Marry me, and this ¡®Sun Star¡¯ will be yours.¡± Chapter 144 - 144 144 Marry or Not Give Me a Straight Answer ?Chapter 144: Chapter 144: Marry or Not? Give Me a Straight Answer, Dammit! Chapter 144: Chapter 144: Marry or Not? Give Me a Straight Answer, Dammit! Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s dense eyshes trembled slightly. She lifted her eyes slightly to gaze at the man¡¯s handsome features, which were as if carved from stone, feeling as if there was a fishbone stuck in her throat, unable to speak. She lowered her head to look at the diamond ring; she did not expect that this jerk would actually give her the world-famous diamond ¡°Sun Star¡±. The most precious jewelry always had unimaginable curses behind them, and the Sun Star was no exception. Legend had it¡­ Whoever owned it possessed the whole world, but if you gave it to someone who did not love you, you would suffer endless disasters it would bring. Mo Chen was, without a doubt, gambling, betting whether he would lose again this time. ¡°Didn¡¯t you think that I don¡¯t love you? How dare you¡­¡± The man¡¯s lips curled up, and heughed out loud, a trace of destion in hisughter: ¡°If you love me, I¡¯ll believe the legend. If you don¡¯t, why would I believe it?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s gaze flickered, and her smile was somewhat bitter: ¡°What kind of person are you¡­ doing it this way¡­¡± ¡°Marry me or not? Give me a straight answer!¡± the man demanded coldly and irritably. This jerk really was¡­ so irritable even in proposing. She pouted slightly with grievance: ¡°Who proposes like this? There¡¯s no rose, no getting down on one knee.¡± Hearing this, Mo Chen¡¯s grim expression softened somewhat, and he pulled her wrist to the balcony. ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°You¡¯re such a country bumpkin, only knowing about roses,¡± his tone full of disdain. The next second, the man held her head and turned her gaze towards the endless night sky. Suddenly! The fireworks burst into the high night sky, illuminating the entire sky, dazzling and colorful, petals raining down like a shower. And they were heart-shaped! One after another, as if dering love to her! Qiao Ruoxin stood there stunned, lips slightly parted, with a look of amazement at the splendid fireworks in the night sky. Gorgeously crying¡­ In her beautiful eyes were the interwoven light and shadows of the fireworks bursting in an instant. Mo Chen watched her profile, a doting smile appearing on his lips, his voice sexy and lingering: ¡°Little Ghost, happy birthday.¡± !!! She turned her head, looking at the man with a dumbfounded expression, and it took her several seconds toe back to her senses: ¡°Today¡­ is my birthday?¡± She had been so busy with her debut recently that she had almost forgotten her own birthday. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin suddenly felt a sourness in her heart, her voice whimpering slightly: ¡°Do you set off fireworks every year on my birthday?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± ¡°Mo Chen brother, what are you thinking when you watch the fireworks alone?¡± Mo Chen let out a disdainful snort, looking up at the night sky with a stern voice: ¡°Thinking about how much you hate me to have disappeared from the human world.¡± Her heart skipped a beat, feeling as if her heart was being torn apart. Suddenly, the man¡¯s expression darkened, his eyes narrowing as he stared at her: ¡°Marry me?¡± Qiao Ruoxin haughtily lifted her delicate chin and handed the jewelry box to the man: ¡°I want you to put it on me personally.¡± Hearing her words, a trace of softness seemed to appear on Mo Chen¡¯s tightly-drawn handsome face, his lips curving up. He took out the Sun Star diamond ring and ced it on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fair and slender ring finger. ¡°This is more binding than a bracelet. Once it¡¯s on, you¡¯re not allowed to take it off until death,¡± he murmured, gazing at Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s ring finger, his handsome face radiating a unique tenderness. Qiao Ruoxin watched him attentively as he helped her put on the ring, her lips unconsciously forming a sweet smile. ¡°Mo Chen, brother, hug me!¡± She mischievously acted like a child, opening her arms wide and embracing the man¡¯s tall figure. Mo Chenughed helplessly, raising his arms to hold her delicate frame. ¡°Do you like it?¡± ¡°Mhm, I especially like¡­¡± ¡°Little Ghost, how did I perform tonight?¡± She chuckled lightly, leaning against the man¡¯s chest as she watched the splendid fireworks in the night sky, ¡°Very good.¡± The next second, the scoundrel¡¯snguid and sultry voice sounded above her head, ¡°What about special service? How are you going to make it up to me?¡± Damn dog man, still remembering that! She couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud, herughter especially joyful. ¡°I just knew you must have been held back by them, that¡¯s why you didn¡¯t rush up here.¡± Unsurprisingly, I could imagine how those guys must have tried their best to hold back this agitated Divine Beast. Mo Chen¡¯s slender fingers gripped her chin with some force, ¡°You knew and yet you were so close with them, did you do it on purpose to anger me?¡± ¡°Ow! Let go!¡± The man¡¯s grip lightened slightly, and then he stared at her parting and closing tempting red lips. Following the desire of his heart, he bent down and sealed her lips with his. Then he picked her up and carried her back to the bedroom, where the two of them directly copsed on the soft, cushy bed. After the kiss ended, Qiao Ruoxiny on the man¡¯s chest, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, what would you have done if I hadn¡¯t epted your proposal?¡± The man was silent for a few seconds, then coldly said, ¡°Just get you pregnant.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Frick! He¡¯s such a beast! Always so straightforward and forceful! Qiao Ruoxin suddenly sat up, her hands propped on either side of the man¡¯s body, ¡°Can you not be such a beast?¡± The man indulgently chuckled low, ¡°I can¡¯t.¡± The fireworks outside finally stopped, and the quiet of the night made the atmosphere in the bedroom even more peaceful. Her slender fingers began to undo his tie. In that moment, Mo Chen¡¯s body tensed for a second and he suddenly opened his eyes, seizing her lips in a forceful kiss. Feeling the ¡®Sun Star¡¯ on her ring finger, the corner of his lips curled up. She didn¡¯t need to take much initiative, just this little bit was enough for Mo Chen not to give her a hard time anymore. ¡­ A night of folly. But Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t notice the two messages that hade on her phone. The first one was from her father, who had an affair and walked out on them:[Xinxin, happy birthday.] The second one came from a strange number in the United States, [Your mother has been admitted to the intensive care unit.] The next day, early morning. Qiao Ruoxin was the first to open her eyes, feeling parched and her throat hoarse. She lifted the nket and saw the man¡¯s strong arm draped around her waist. She gently removed his arm. Then she quietly got out of bed and tucked the nket around the dog man. Embarrassed, she grabbed her phone and quickly turned around to escape to the bathroom. Chapter 145 - 145 145 Mom is in the ICU ?Chapter 145: Chapter 145: Mom is in the ICU Chapter 145: Chapter 145: Mom is in the ICU In the bathroom. Qiao Ruoxin stood in front of the washstand, nced at herself in the mirror, and was truly frightened by the sight. There were many marks left on her snow-white skin, and the refreshing, pleasant scent of a man lingered all over her. She looked at her cell phone, the first message was from her father, who sent her one every year on her birthday, but she never paid attention to it. The second message made Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s pupils suddenly constrict! Herplexion turned pale in an instant. Her fingertips trembled as she dialed Simon¡¯s number, which was quickly connected. ¡°Baby, this is the first time you¡¯ve called me since you disappeared.¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t be bothered with small talk, ¡°How is my mom?¡± ¡°Hmm, she was admitted to the ICUst night, and the situation is not very good. You¡¯d bettere back to see her. She¡¯s been talking about you all the time.¡± Her tears flowed from her eyes, and her voice was fragile, ¡°Got it.¡± Then, she hung up the call. Qiao Ruoxin ced her phone aside, walked under the shower, and let the warm water wash over her. She couldn¡¯t help but close her eyes, the scenes of her mother¡¯s actions towards her over the past two years flooding her mind. Touching her bottom line again and again in the name of love, using morality, and using family ties to hold her hostage. ¡­ After her shower, Qiao Ruoxin, wearing a white bathrobe, came out and walked to the bed, finding that Master Mo was still sound asleep. The deeper he slept at this moment, the crazier he had beenst night, as if venting or punishing her. She quietly climbed onto the bed, softly calling out, ¡°Mo Chen, brother? Wake up¡­¡± The man¡¯s handsome face was exhausted, his brow slightly furrowed, but he didn¡¯t open his eyes; instead, he pulled the little ghost into his arms who called his name. One arm encircled Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s slender waist and the other cupped her head, imprisoning her in his embrace. ¡°Stay with me for a little while longer,¡± hisnguid voice murmured unclearly. Qiao Ruoxin looked up at his handsome features and tentatively probed, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, I want to go to the United States for a few days. I¡¯ll be back in a few days, is that okay?¡± Three seconds passed, or maybe ten¡­ The man opened his eyes; thenguor was gone, reced by a cold look. He looked down at her displeased, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, do you have to bring me down when I¡¯m feeling okay?¡± Qiao Ruoxin felt the grip on her slender waist tighten, causing her pain and making it difficult to breathe. ¡°My mom is in the ICU. She is still my mom, and I have to see her!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Deathly silence. Suddenly, Mo Chen let out a self-deprecating coldugh, ¡°When did you decide? Was all your obediencest night just for this?¡± ¡°No, I only saw it just now.¡± How could this bastard think of her that way? ¡°¡­¡± The man fell into an icy silence once again. Neither of them would budge. Qiao Ruoxin added, ¡°Then will youe with me?¡± Mo Chen looked down at her, his voice deep and ruthless, ¡°I¡¯m busy, I don¡¯t have time. There¡¯s a board meeting next week, and my instation ceremony is happening during those days. My father is going to announce my joining the board at the birthday banquet.¡± He really did seem busy¡­ ¡°I promise to be back before your birthday, is that okay?¡± ¡°¡­¡± He just watched her soulful eyes and didn¡¯t want to respond at all. ¡°Mo Chen! Can¡¯t you just put yourself in my shoes? That¡¯s my mom! She¡¯s now in the ICU, how can I¡­¡± Watching her get angry, the man suddenly kissed her furiously, drowning out all her unfinished words. ¡°Mmm!¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Your mouth is only fit for kissing, not for talking!¡± Chapter 146 - 146 146 Who Allowed You to Disregard My ?Chapter 146: Chapter 146: Who Allowed You to Disregard My Feelings Chapter 146: Chapter 146: Who Allowed You to Disregard My Feelings She red furiously at the man in front of her, ¡°Who allowed you to disregard my feelings?¡± Mo Chen grasped her slender waist, flipped her beneath him, and his other hand seized her jaw, ¡°You¡¯re just a heartless little bastard! Get out! If you¡¯re not back within five days, I¡¯ll go tten your stepfather¡¯s house! Don¡¯t believe me? Just try it!¡± Having said that, he roughly released her jaw, angrily rose, and left the bed. The man casually picked up a ck robe lying nearby, put it on, and walked over to the terrace, also taking a cigarette box and lighter with him. Mo Chen¡¯s tall figure stood on the terrace, agitatedly lighting a cigarette between his lips, the smoke swirling around and blurring his angry, handsome face. He was holding back the boiling rage inside him. The minty scent of tobo spread in the air. At this moment, he seemed to be submerged in darkness, slipping slowly into madness and losing control. After a while, Qiao Ruoxin walked over and stood beside him. Just as she was about to say something, the man interrupted her coldly, ¡°Stay away from me!¡± ¡°¡­¡± This temperament is just so bad, shifting suddenly without giving you any room to breathe. It was as if the gentle, affectionate man fromst night wasn¡¯t him at all. ¡°And now you¡¯re snapping at me¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± So spoiled! All bad habits he had indulged! ¡°Master Mo, do you think this ring looks good on my hand?¡± she suddenly raised her hand, showing off the Sun Star diamond ring. Mo Chen sneered but still said with a mean tone, ¡°Nonsense!¡± She couldn¡¯t help but let out a lightugh, ¡°I¡¯ve already epted your proposal, I should at least tell my mom, right? And show off this Sun Star to her.¡± The atmosphere finally softened a bit. The man, his thin lips holding a cigarette, squinted through the smoke to scrutinize Little Ghost¡¯s expression, and saw nothing but sincerity. ¡°Little Ghost, just to let you know.¡± She looked at him bewildered, ¡°What?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t use a condomst night.¡± !!! Qiao Ruoxin exploded, shock and panic on her face, ¡°Are you serious? Mo Chen, you¡¯ve gone too far! I trusted you so much!¡± Insane, this was definitely insane! She turned to go get medicine, but her wrist was suddenly seized by the man behind her, his deep voice slowly sounded, ¡°I lied.¡± These emotional roller coasters¡­ Qiao Ruoxin turned back to look at the man¡¯s handsome face, ¡°Do you find this amusing?¡± The man put out the cigarette butt, his gaze darkening, and spoke in a faint, deep voice, ¡°Not fun, especially seeing your panicked expression. There¡¯s no love in it, no desire to carry my child; it¡¯s truly dull.¡± Her fingertips involuntarily began to curl, her eyes flickered. ¡°No, I just don¡¯t want to get pregnant right now.¡± How old was she now? This man was far too obsessive! Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Mo Chen, everyone has different ways of expressing love. Who are you to decide that only your way is right?¡± ¡°When are you leaving?¡± She was slightly startled, ¡°The earliest flight isn¡¯t until the afternoon.¡± He embraced Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s delicate body, buried his head in her shoulder, and said in a deep voice, ¡°Little Ghost, I¡¯m already starting to miss you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was right there in front of him. The thought of not having her soft, fragrant body to hold as he slept that night made him irritable. ¡°I¡¯ll definitely be back before your birthday.¡± ¡°Wear that ne with the mini camera.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Chapter 147 - 147 147 Fierce and Clingy ?Chapter 147: Chapter 147: Fierce and Clingy Chapter 147: Chapter 147: Fierce and Clingy In the bedroom, Qiao Ruoxin simply packed her suitcase. She sneaked a nce at Mo Chen, who was sitting on the single sofa. His expression was gloomy and indifferent, his arm propped on the sofa armrest, long fingers resting on his forehead as if he was in a world of ice and snow. The man¡¯s eyes were as dark as spilled ink, endlessly deep. Watching her every move intently, with three hours left before she headed to the airport, he treasured every second as one less to see. Qiao Ruoxin stood up, walked over to the man, and took the initiative to sit on his long legs, wrapping her arms around his neck. ¡°I¡¯ll go after we eat together,¡± she said. Seeing the way Mo Chen looked at her made her feel ufortable. He gripped her slender waist tightly and said in a deep voice, ¡°Little Ghost, what about me don¡¯t you like?¡± Qiao Ruoxin was taken aback, her fingers involuntarily tightening on the cor of his robe. ¡°Is it because I have a bad temper, or because I¡¯m too strict with you?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t dislike you at all,¡± she said. How could she make Mo Chen believe that she truly loved him? Suddenly, Mo Chen let out a scoff, as if mocking himself, and said coldly, ¡°For the past two years, I¡¯ve been pondering this question. You not only don¡¯t love me, you even hate me.¡± For two years, nearly seven hundred days and nights, he repeatedly thought about this question when he couldn¡¯t sleep. She shook her head instinctively: ¡°I haven¡¯t!¡± The manughed bitterly, heaved a deep sigh, and said nothing more. He held the soft body in his arms tightly, his chin resting on her neck, inhaling her faint scent, his voice hoarse, ¡°I don¡¯t want you to go.¡± Qiao Ruoxin chuckled, ¡°Trust me, I¡¯ll definitelye back.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t let that trash touch you.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t talk to him, don¡¯t look at him. I¡¯ll have Xiaowu follow you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen¡¯s possessiveness was getting more severe. Xiaowu was his personal bodyguard, once a mercenary, his skills were formidable. ¡°What do you want to eat? I¡¯ll make it for you, let¡¯s make the most of our time.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s lips curled up: ¡°I want you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± This man was bing increasingly clingy, like a Divine Beast, fierce and sticky. ¡­ In the end, Qiao Ruoxin still made him lunch and sat with him until he was done. Then she went upstairs to change clothes in preparation for the airport. In the living room, Mo Chen leaned on the sofa in a kingly posture, expressionlessly ring at the TV screen. The sound of a woman¡¯s footsteps came closer. Qiao Ruoxin, pulling her suitcase, walked to the man and said cautiously, ¡°Mo Chen, I¡¯m leaving.¡± The atmosphere in the living room was oppressive, suffocating. The man gave her a passing nce and provocatively said, ¡°Dressed like that to meet your mom? Change it.¡± She was momentarily stunned, looking down at the waist-fitting dress she wore. What was wrong with it? Mo Chen was annoyed by her camisole dress, revealing so much skin for that trash to see??? ¡°Fine.¡± She had no choice but to go back and change again, knowing this man was just nitpicking on purpose. After a while, she returned wearing a simple white short-sleeve T-shirt, a pair of denim shorts, and ck Doc Martens. Standing in front of Mo Chen: ¡°Is this outfit okay?¡± The man nced at her, his gaze locking onto her white, thin, long, and straight legs, his voice cold, ¡°Wear long pants.¡± ¡°It¡¯s summer! It¡¯s so hot, and you want me to wear long pants?¡± Mo Chen let out a scornful sneer: ¡°What if some scum tries to touch your legs? The security in the United States isn¡¯t good, especially at night.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She turned silently and went back to change clothes once more. Chapter 148 - 148 148 I Also Want to Stay by the Side of the ?Chapter 148: Chapter 148: I Also Want to Stay by the Side of the Man I Like Chapter 148: Chapter 148: I Also Want to Stay by the Side of the Man I Like Qiao Ruoxin stood before the man once more, ¡°Can this be enough now?¡± She changed into a pair of smoke-grey jeans that snugly wrapped her slender, straight legs. The man leaned on the sofa, nced over expressionlessly, and said, ¡°Get lost.¡± This heartless, ruthless demeanor¡­ just like a scumbag. Nevertheless, Qiao Ruoxin stepped forward, bent down, and lightly kissed his chin before she turned and left. The moment she left the living room, Mo Chen suddenly kicked over the coffee table in front of him, creating a loud crash akin to the shock of an earthquake. He couldn¡¯t hold back and muttered under his breath, ¡°Fuck¡­¡± Not even a minute after Qiao Ruoxin had left, he was already getting irritable, his emotions out of control. Everything he saw displeased him. He felt like smashing everything in sight. He didn¡¯t know how he had managed these past two years. ¡­ Xiaowu apanied Qiao Ruoxin to the airport, and they were about to board the flight. She looked back at Xiaowu, ¡°No matter what, you must take me back.¡± She didn¡¯t want to let Mo Chen down again. ¡°Sure,¡± Xiaowu replied. Then, a thirteen-hour flightmenced. Upon reaching Los Angeles International Airport, Xiaowu had arranged for a car to pick them up. Sitting in the car, Qiao Ruoxin said, ¡°Go to the hospital directly.¡± ¡°Certainly, Miss Qiao, I have made arrangements already, and I have found out which hospital your mother is in,¡± Xiaowu answered. Her mood began to weigh heavily on her. The hospital. Two hourster, they arrived at the hospital. She asked Xiaowu to stay outside the ward while she entered alone. Pushing the door to the ward open, she indeed saw her mother lying on the hospital bed, which didn¡¯t seem as serious as Lawrence had described. ¡°Xinxin?¡± her mother even became disoriented for three seconds, tears streaming down her face. She walked to the bedside, ¡°Mom¡­¡± ¡°Xinxin, do you detest me that much, not even willing toe near? All because of a man?¡± Qiao Ruoxin: ¡°Can you stay beside the man you like, and I can¡¯t?¡± ¡°That¡¯s because you¡¯re young, you don¡¯t understand what love is. I can see that you two are not suitable! Simon is the one for you!¡± She couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°Two years ago, you said I didn¡¯t understand love, and I epted it. And now you still think the same.¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! I only have you for a daughter. What¡¯s wrong with wanting you to stay by my side?¡± her mother eximed emotionally. ¡°You aren¡¯t wrong, but during these two years I¡¯ve stayed by your side, not a single day was happy. I want to go home! This is not my home!¡± Her mother raised her along with her since she was a child, putting a lot of effort into her; she knew that! She knew it all! ¡°Does Mo Chen really love you? He¡¯s just a spoiled rich kid! Have you forgotten how hot and cold he was to you two years ago?¡± Qiao Ruoxin extended her delicate finger, ¡°Mom, he proposed to me, and I said yes.¡± Her mother¡¯s expression froze, staring at the supreme ¡®Sun Star¡¯ on her daughter¡¯s ring finger. ¡°You always said I don¡¯t understand love, but you keep on like this. When will I ever understand? I beg you, stop morally ckmailing me in the name of love.¡± Her mother was shocked, unable to utter a word. ¡°You have Uncle Lawrence, he loves you a lot, and he will take care of you. I also want to be with the man I like.¡± Having said that, she left heartlessly without looking back. ¡°Xinxin! Xinxin!¡± No matter how much her mother called, it was no use. Stepping out of the ward, Qiao Ruoxin nced at Xiaowu, ¡°Let¡¯s go quickly!¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xiaowu followed close behind her, ensuring her safety. Chapter 149 - 149 149 Super Daddy Club ?Chapter 149: Chapter 149: Super Daddy Club Chapter 149: Chapter 149: Super Daddy Club Inside the car. Xiaowu asked her, ¡°Miss Qiao, what shall we do next?¡± ¡°Find a ce to rest for a while. We have a flight to Switzend tonight. I¡¯ve customized a watch there for Mo Chen. Once I get it, we¡¯ll head back.¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll make the arrangements.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked out of the car window, feeling very conflicted. She didn¡¯t want to stay here for another second, afraid that she would be tricked into returning by her mother¡¯s tears. ¡­ In the country. Evening, Mansion No. 7. Mo Chen sat in a single-seater sofa, a cigarette between his lips, the smoke blurring his handsome features. Since Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s departure, he seemed to have returned to that dark world, exuding a sense of decadence all over him. This was his usual state during those two years, gloomy and terrifying. Bai Junyan said, ¡°Look at him, the stench of his sister leaving, and he turns back into this.¡± Ji Haochuan remarked, ¡°Tsk, tsk, tsk, that¡¯s his heart we¡¯re talking about.¡± Bai Junyan said, ¡°Right, brother, I¡¯m going to be a dad! Please, congratte me to your heart¡¯s content.¡± The brothers: ¡°???¡± On hearing this, Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes flicked over, jealousy arising as he cursed softly, ¡°Fuck¡­¡± The next second, he abruptly stood up, ready to leave. Bai Junyan grabbed him, ¡°Where are you going? There¡¯s something more important to announce.¡± ¡°Damn it! Speak!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s irritability came out of nowhere. He had just proposed, and Bai Junyan was already set to be a dad??? The thought of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fearful expression when it came to pregnancy made his mood even more irritable. ¡°Hurry up, you guys. Next year, I n to create a reality show called ¡®Super Daddy Club.¡¯ I¡¯ve already chosen the guest stars, just us guys, so get busy having kids, that¡¯s the happy decision! The ratings will skyrocket!¡± The brothers: ¡°???¡± Gu Mocheng:¡±For fuck¡¯s sake!¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°You¡¯re going to be a dad, and now you¡¯re telling us to hurry up and find women to have kids???¡± Lu Siheng: ¡°What do you think this is, breeding?¡± Mo Chen: ¡°Get lost!¡± Bai Junyan: ¡°Mo Chen, you have a great chance. Ruoxin is back, so you can start your baby-making n straight away!¡± He sat back down disdainfully in his single-seater sofa, lit another cigarette, and growled irritably, ¡°She doesn¡¯t want to have my child!¡± Gu Mocheng: ¡°If you don¡¯t solve her mother¡¯s problem, she¡¯ll disappear again sooner orter, just like two years ago.¡± The man leaning in the single-seater sofa tensed slightly, a surge of emotion in his eyes. Suddenly, Gu Mocheng sat up straight, ¡°If her heart¡¯s unsettled, of course she won¡¯t want to get pregnant. If you¡¯re willing to let me take care of it, I¡¯ll handle Qiao Ruoxin for you. The way she is today is all because you spoiled her!¡± Mo Chen extinguished his cigarette butt in the ashtray, his voice low and cold, ¡°Hmm.¡± He¡¯d had enough of always worrying she would vanish from the human world! After five seconds, or maybe ten. Mo Chen spoke without expression, ¡°Don¡¯t be too harsh.¡± Gu Mocheng: ¡°Then you might as well prepare to celebrate her marriage to that man.¡± He instantly became furious, ¡°Fuck! Get lost!¡± Just the thought of that scene made him agitated, with an urge to kill. ¡­ Los Angeles, international airport. Xiaowu and Qiao Ruoxin were waiting in the departure lounge for boarding. Suddenly, Xiaowu shielded her with his body, ¡°Miss Qiao, someone¡¯sing.¡± Qiao Ruoxin instantly grew vignt and stood up. Could it be Simon¡¯s people? The feared scene still urred. At that moment, it was time for boarding, and VIP customers could board early. ¡°Quick, board the ne!¡± Xiaowu, holding her wrist, hurried towards the boarding gate. Chapter 150 - 150 150 Customizing a Mens Watch for Mo Chen ?Chapter 150: Chapter 150: Customizing a Men¡¯s Watch for Mo Chen Chapter 150: Chapter 150: Customizing a Men¡¯s Watch for Mo Chen Qiao Ruoxin looked back and immediately spotted several bodyguards in the crowd,ing to capture her. It was only after she and Xiaowu entered the boarding gate that the bodyguards stopped their pursuit. She finally let out a sigh of relief, having boarded the ne atst. In first ss. Xiaowu sat beside her, ready to protect her at all times. Qiao Ruoxin nced at Xiaowu, ¡°How many years have you been with Mo Chen?¡± ¡°Two years.¡± She was slightly startled ¨C that was from the time she disappeared two years ago. ¡°How has he been¡­ these two years?¡± She never had the courage to ask Mo Chen directly. Xiaowu responded truthfully, ¡°To be honest, not so good. I was assigned by Mr. Mo to protect the elder Mr. Lawrence; he had just gotten out of the hospital from a car ident and would constantly drink and fight, bing more and more irritable. He would even feel nauseous at the sight of couples kissing.¡± Qiao Ruoxin clenched the nket covering her, her eyshes trembling slightly. Xiaowu continued, ¡°I remember one night, Elder Mr. Lawrence saw a couple being affectionate in front of him, and he started vomiting uncontrobly, then he beat up the guy and ended up paying a lot of money inpensation.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She couldn¡¯t say a word. ¡°However, Miss Qiao, since you came back, the elder Mr. Lawrence has been much better. He at least appears to be quite normal on the surface.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s voice was a bit stiff, ¡°Has anything else happened?¡± Xiaowu, ¡°A lot, but the one that I remember most vividly is when Elder Mr. Lawrence set off fireworks one night in the estate. I heard him saying to the air, ¡®Happy Birthday, did someone set off fireworks for you?''¡± Mists gathered in her eyes and teardrops slowly fell on the nket. She looked out the window at the ground crew working; the ne hadn¡¯t taken off yet. Closing her eyes, she gradually fell asleep. When she woke up, the ne had alreadynded in Switzend. Qiao Ruoxin used the Lawrence Family¡¯s connections to ce a custom order for a men¡¯s watch at Patek Philippe¡¯s headquarters, which she had reserved since her escape back home. Consequently, the numbers in her bank ount were pitifully low. Xiaowu apanied her to the designer¡¯s office. ¡°Qiao, you¡¯ve finallye. Your watch has been ready for a long time.¡± ¡°Too busy, had no time.¡± Qiao Ruoxin sat opposite the office desk and took the shopping bag the designer passed to her. She took out the ck velvet box inside, opened it, and her eyes lit up, a hint of surprise showing on her face. She also instantly noticed the small heart pattern she had requested to be engraved on the dial, which symbolized her name. ¡°Qiao, shall we have dinner together tonight?¡± Qiao Ruoxin closed the velvet box, ¡°No thanks, I want to go back home, I¡¯m anxious to return.¡± ¡°Okay then, see you next time.¡± Xiaowu walked out of thepany headquarters with her, preparing to start their journey back. She looked down at the shopping bag in her hand, imagining Mo Chen¡¯s reaction when he saw the watch ¨C he should like it, right? She believed her taste wasn¡¯t too bad. Qiao Ruoxin picked up her phone and dialed Mo Chen¡¯s number. After three rings, it connected. ¡°Brother Mo Chen?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be on the flight tonight, probably back home by tomorrow. Will youe to pick me up?¡± ¡°Depends on the time, I¡¯ll do my best.¡± Such a perfunctory response??? Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s tender voice rang out again, ¡°Oh¡­ do you miss me?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Her lips curled into a smile as she raised her head to look at the azure sky, yet suddenly, her mother¡¯s sorrowful look shed before her eyes. She shouldn¡¯t disappoint Elder Mr. Lawrence again, right? She probably shouldn¡¯t¡­ Her heart was in turmoil. Chapter 151 - 151 151 Deliberately Cold-Shouldering Her ?Chapter 151: Chapter 151: Deliberately Cold-Shouldering Her Chapter 151: Chapter 151: Deliberately Cold-Shouldering Her Domestic. The ne slowlynded, and after about half an hour spent retrieving their luggage, she and Xiaowu finally left the airport. Qiao Ruoxin sat in the car, looking out the window, she was finally back. Xiaowu, who was in the front passenger seat, made a phone call and then told her, ¡°Miss Qiao, I will take you to Jiangfu Number One first. Master Mo is currently in a board meeting, his inauguration ceremony is tomorrow, and there will be a birthday banquet at the Mo Family Estate tomorrow night. He might be very busy.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Even though she had been sleeping on the ne the whole time, why was she still so tired? Back at Jiangfu Number One, she took a shower and then changed into a nightgown. Sitting on the sofa in the living room, she waited for Mo Chen until nine in the evening, the damn man had no intention ofing back at all. He hadn¡¯t even made a single phone call! A trace of strange eeriness hung in the air. Qiao Ruoxin always felt that something was not quite right. This feeling was very strange. She picked up her phone and dialed Mo Chen¡¯s number, which still connected after three rings. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, why aren¡¯t youing back?¡± The man¡¯s deep and indifferent voice came through from the other end of the line, ¡°I have an engagement tonight, won¡¯t being back, you sleep.¡± Noting back??? Qiao Ruoxin felt an inexplicable sense of panic. ¡°Oh¡­ then drink less, see you tomorrow night.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± After hanging up the phone, she felt very ufortable. It was as if a hand had reached into her chest and was tightly gripping her heart. Maybe it was jetg that hadn¡¯t reversed yet? Qiao Ruoxin shook her head and decided to go upstairs to get a good night¡¯s sleep. ¡­ The next day, evening, Mo Family Estate. Mo Tian, using Mo Chen¡¯s entry into the board as a pretext, invited numerous celebrities from various circles to the birthday banquet. Tonight, Mo Chen was dressed in a dark cyan suit, perfectly tailored, standing tall and handsome. If not for his temperamental character, just by looks alone, he resembled a quintessential aristocratic gentleman, except those dark eyes carried a bit more ruthlessness. Master Mo¡¯s presence was overpowering, even when standing in front of the industry titans, he did not look the slightest bit inferior. At that moment, the voice of Gu Mocheng came through his hidden earpiece, ¡°Brothers, take your positions, Qiao Ruoxin will be here soon. Tonight it¡¯s time to test your acting skills. Keep it heartfelt, no overacting!¡± Mo Chen slightly furrowed his brows and downed a ss of champagne in one gulp. Meanwhile, he nced around carelessly. And he suddenly caught sight of Qiao Ruoxin, his eyes darkened instantly. Again, Gu Mocheng¡¯s voice came through the hidden earpiece, ¡°Mo Chen, you need to be cold to her, it¡¯s best if you show a hint of annoyance in your expression.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was wearing a ck off-the-shoulder slit dress tonight, her skin white as snow, revealing a sexy corbone and shoulders. The slender and straight legs were enticingly visible, captivation personified. Especially the ¡®Mermaid¡¯s Tears¡¯ bracelet on her wrist, which added an extrayer of mystery to her. The water-wave patterned long curly hair carried a hint of yful charm and allure, her makeup was exquisite, and her beautiful eyes were pure and vivid. Like a noble and elegant ck swan. Qiao Ruoxin walked straight up to the man, wearing a pair of ten-centimeter heels to lessen the height difference between them slightly. ¡°Brother Mo Chen!¡± she called out in her soft and sweet voice. The man nced down from her corbone and a hint of displeasure emerged in his brows. What kind of damned dress is this??? Revealing so much??? He responded indifferently, ¡°Hmm¡­¡± and then shifted his gaze away. So cold? Is this the same Mo Chen who would hug and kiss her as soon as he saw her? Chapter 152 - 152 152 Turn Around Leave Dont Mind Her ?Chapter 152: Chapter 152: Turn Around, Leave, Don¡¯t Mind Her Chapter 152: Chapter 152: Turn Around, Leave, Don¡¯t Mind Her Gu Mocheng¡¯s voice came through the hidden earpiece. ¡°Turn around, walk away, and don¡¯t pay attention to her, no matter how she calls out to you, just ignore her.¡± Mo Chen put down the champagne ss he was holding and nced at her. ¡°I have something to sort out.¡± With those words, he turned and left. ??? Qiao Ruoxin was utterly bewildered. ¡°Mo Chen, big brother!¡± She called out to his tall and indifferent figure again, but he ignored her. ¡­ Meanwhile¡ª¡ª Gu Mocheng, hiding in a vi in the estate, was holding a pair of binocrs. He looked over the party scene, orchestrating everything that happened tonight. Gu Mocheng said, ¡°Number One, it¡¯s time for your family¡¯s Lan Ke to enter the scene. Remember, make it convincing.¡± Bai Junyan replied, ¡°Roger that!¡± Gu Mocheng continued, ¡°Number Two, are you in position?¡± Ji Haochuan confirmed, ¡°In position!¡± Gu Mocheng asked, ¡°Number Three?¡± Lu Siheng answered, ¡°All set.¡± ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin, who had been ignored, took a champagne ss and sipped. Her mind was full of thoughts about why Mr. Mo¡¯s attitude seemed to have changed? At this moment, Lan Ke and Bai Junyan approached her. ¡°Ruoxin baby, have you seen Mr. Mo since you got back yesterday?¡± Lan Ke asked earnestly. She answered offhandedly, ¡°He¡¯s really busy, I just saw him a moment ago.¡± ¡°Busy? You believe that? Don¡¯t you think he¡¯s changed somewhat?¡± Qiao Ruoxin was slightly startled, her fingers tightening around the champagne ss, ¡°What do you mean?¡± Lan Ke nced at Bai Junyan beside her. ¡°Xiaobai said that it seems like Mr. Mo¡­ has had a change of heart, so don¡¯t be too heartbroken, okay?¡± She stiffened slightly. ¡°Change of heart? As in the way I¡¯m thinking? Has he¡­ fallen for someone else?¡± Bai Junyan, who had been silent, suddenly let out a sigh. ¡°He fell in love with someone else in less than four days since I left?¡± Lan Ke eximed, ¡°Men are such scum! These past few days, I¡¯ve seen Mo Chen always apanying that woman, and tonight at his birthday party, he¡¯s with that woman by theke. They were practically glued to each other!¡± Bai Junyan said, ¡°Ake, don¡¯t meddle in their affair.¡± Lan Ke retorted, ¡°Meddle? Men get to be scumbags and women don¡¯t even get the right to know?¡± By theke? Qiao Ruoxin put down her champagne ss and turned towards thekeside. Lan Ke and Bai Junyan exchanged nces and could not help but smirk secretly. ¡°Qiao sister, don¡¯t go!¡± ¡°Yeah, Ruoxin baby, won¡¯t it hurt to see that?¡± They tried to stop her while watching Qiao Ruoxin walk away. As expected! From a distance, Qiao Ruoxin could see two figures by the man-madeke within the estate. She recognized Mo Chen¡¯s silhouette in an instant, but the woman standing beside him¡­ Her heart raced wildly as if it would leap out of her chest. She was about to step forward when suddenly Lu Siheng appeared and stopped her. ¡°Don¡¯t go over there. Maybe it¡¯s just a momentary novelty for him.¡± ¡­ At the same time. By theke, Mo Chen¡¯s tall figure stood with his hands in his trouser pockets. His handsome face showed disgust as he looked at Ji Haochuan beside him, who was disguised as a woman. ¡°Are you f*cking sick in the head?¡± Ji Haochuan put on a shy demeanor, ¡°Who told you that you can¡¯t get close to women? It¡¯s up to me to step in personally.¡± Mo Chen looked at the ¡®Barbie King Kong¡¯ in front of him, struggling to suppress the nausea. ¡°Stay away from me!¡± At that moment, amand came through the hidden earpiece from Gu Mocheng, ¡°Brothers, enter Code Red! Qiao Ruoxin is approaching! Number Two, go and hug Mo Chen, now!¡± Chapter 153 - 153 153 Where the Hell is Your Waist ?Chapter 153: Chapter 153: Where the Hell is Your Waist??? Chapter 153: Chapter 153: Where the Hell is Your Waist??? Ji Haochuan, wearing a big wavy wig and a dress, enthusiastically hugged Mo Chen¡¯s body. ¡°Brother Mo Chen~ Is that how Qiao calls you?¡± At that moment! The man¡¯s face turned ugly to the extreme, a strong urge to kick Ji Haochuan out overcame him! Gu Mocheng¡¯s voice came through the invisible earpiece: ¡°Mo Chen! Control yourself! Do you want to watch Qiao Ruoxin disappear again? Endure! Hug his waist, hurry up!¡± Mo Chen closed his eyes, forcibly suppressed the irritation within him, and hissed through clenched teeth, ¡°You motherfucker, where¡¯s the waist???¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°What do you mean no waist? My waist is what I¡¯m most proud of! Come on, hug me!¡± Endure! He endures! He fucking endures! Mo Chen stiffly raised his arms and hugged Ji Haochuan¡¯s solid, thick waist! Touching that wig, he really wanted to throw this guy into the Huangpu River as fish food! ¡°I warn you, move again and I¡¯ll stomp you to death!¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°Are you always this fierce with sister Qiao? No wonder she doesn¡¯t like you, tsk tsk¡­¡± Mo Chen: ¡°Fuck¡­ shut up!¡± So disgusting! How much longer must he endure??? ¡­ Watching from a distance, Qiao Ruoxin nearly missed a beat of her heart at the sight of them embracing. Has Mo Chen really fallen for another woman? The man who would feel nauseous and vomit from being too close to women was now intimately holding another woman!!! Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face turned a little pale, a sense of indescribable panic washing over her. She shoved Lu Siheng away, wanting to rush over. Lu Siheng blocked her way within seconds: ¡°What are you going to do? Start a quarrel? It¡¯s his birthday party tonight, with so many people around, don¡¯t make a scene.¡± Qiao Ruoxin had a sudden brainwave, shouting over Lu Siheng¡¯s shoulder, ¡°Uncle Mo! When did you get here?¡± Hmm? Lu Siheng subconsciously turned his head to look. Then, she quickly ran toward theke, struggling a bit in her high heels, but it didn¡¯t matter anymore. But the closer she got, the more she felt something odd about the ¡®woman¡¯ in Mo Chen¡¯s arms. So tall? An international supermodel? That broad back,rge frame¡­ Was this a King Kong Barbie? ¡°Mo Chen!¡± Qiao Ruoxin rushed in front of them and yelled angrily, then was instantly stupefied, dumbfounded. The person in his arms was¡­ Ji Haochuan dressed as a woman??? Ji Haochuan was a cross-dressing master??? An awkward silence hung in the air for ten seconds, or maybe a minute, or perhaps even longer¡­ Suddenly, Mo Chen unceremoniously pushed Ji Haochuan away, his face looking extremely unwell. This was probably the most awkward and embarrassing moment of his life. ¡°You¡­ What the¡­ you¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fingertips trembled as she pointed at them, unable to utter aplete sentence or even know what to say. Ji Haochuan covered his face, thinking, they shouldn¡¯t have recognized me, right? ¡°Aiya, you found out, I¡¯m off, I¡¯m off!¡± Ji Haochuan turned and fled, his running posture full of masculine energy. Qiao Ruoxin looked at Mo Chen with an indescribable expression in her eyes. The man caught her look and snapped irritably, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! What are you thinking!¡± ¡°Brother Mo Chen, do you like¡­¡± ¡°Not at all!!!¡± ¡°Have you ever¡­¡± ¡°Never!!!¡± ¡­ In the manor vi, Gu Mocheng, holding a pair of binocrs, had witnessed everything. The binocrs fell onto the carpet as he wore a face bereft of hope. ¡°How did Ie to know such clowns? A tragedy turned into aedy, it¡¯s hopeless¡­¡± Gu Mocheng rubbed his forehead, suddenly feeling a piercing headache at his temples. Chapter 154 - 154 154 A Birthday Gift for You ?Chapter 154: Chapter 154: A Birthday Gift for You Chapter 154: Chapter 154: A Birthday Gift for You Late at night, at the Jiang residence No. 1. Mo Chen had locked himself in the study for three hours already. Qiao Ruoxin, holding the men¡¯s watch she had customized, approached the study door and knocked, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, may Ie in?¡± The door was locked from the inside, but she found the master key card and swiped it to let herself in. The study was pitch-dark, Mo Chen was sitting in the chair behind the desk, clenching a cigarette between his lips, his handsome face gloomy. She had no idea what he was thinking. Qiao Ruoxin walked over and turned on a nearby floormp, its dim yet gentle light filling the room. Then, she saw him enveloped in smoke, the cold and slightly sinister expression on his beautiful face bing apparent. ¡°Brother Mo Chen¡­ you haven¡¯t started liking men, have you?¡± In an instant, Mo Chen burst out in a furious roar, ¡°How many times do I have to say it? No!!!¡± Then she understood what was going on. ¡°You all teamed up to y a trick on me, right? Wanting to see if I would care?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen, with a cigarette in his mouth, stared at her little face through the smoke. Complete defeat. It seemed that no tactic worked on this Little Ghost. Just thinking about Ji Haochuan¡¯s imposing drag queen figure made her burst intoughter. But Mo Chen took it as her mocking him. He suddenly sat up straight, extinguishing the cigarette butt in the ashtray. Pulling her into his embrace, he gripped her chin forcefully, ¡°Do you find it funny to see me like this?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s chin was pinched painfully, she frowned, ¡°It hurts, be gentle!¡± His eyes were still filled with hostility, but the grip on her chin softened slightly. She handed him the ck velvet box in her hand, ¡°Here, your birthday gift.¡± A flicker of surprise passed through Mo Chen¡¯s eyes, then disappeared instantly. The man slightly arched an eyebrow, his lips curling into a smile, ¡°For me?¡± He released Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s chin and opened the ck velvet box. It was a customized Patek Philippe men¡¯s watch, with a royal blue dial and a ck alligator leather strap, exuding a business elite style that suited his status and position well. The smile on the man¡¯s face grew stronger, yet he still managed to say in a grudging tone, ¡°Not bad.¡± Such a tsundere dog of a man. ¡°There¡¯s also a little heart engraved on it, representing my name.¡± Mo Chen, looking at the tiny heart carved into the watch dial,ughed out loud, ¡°Childish.¡± She suddenly hugged his body, her chin resting on his broad shoulder, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, I know you don¡¯t trust me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I won¡¯t go back anymore, I don¡¯t want to go back, I like being with you.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s arm sped around her slender waist, his voice deep and stern, ¡°Don¡¯t disappoint me again.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± She stepped away from his embrace, looking at the watch, ¡°I spent all my savings to customize this watch for you, and you just said ¡®not bad¡¯? How disappointing¡­¡± The man frowned, ¡°You spent all your savings?¡± ¡°I had it customized at the headquarters, it was already quite expensive, I¡¯m not a heartless little brat,¡± she muttered quietly. Mo Chen¡¯s long fingers tickled her chin as though teasing a little kitten, ¡°Little Ghost, you¡¯ve grown up.¡± ¡°I grew up a long time ago, it¡¯s you who always treated me like a child,¡± which was why she always felt incapable of being independent. His gaze fell on her chest, he chuckled lowly, his tone indulgent, ¡°Hmm, you¡¯ve grown a bit more recently.¡± Qiao Ruoxin nced down following his gaze, her sparkling eyes ring at him in anger, ¡°Pervert!¡± His low chuckle in response, he handed the watch to her, ¡°Help Brother Mo Chen put it on.¡± Chapter 155 - 155 155 Butterflies in the Stomach ?Chapter 155: Chapter 155: Butterflies in the Stomach Chapter 155: Chapter 155: Butterflies in the Stomach Qiao Ruoxin picked up the watch and, with great focus and care, fastened it around the man¡¯s wrist. All the while, Mo Chen was staring at her, as if he was trying to see right through her. His dark eyes held depths like the ocean, the corners of his lips curling into a slight arc. His memories drifted back to when Qiao Ruoxin was 12. This little troublemaker had snatched a book from one of her male ssmates in a mischievous act, her youthful voice taunting, ¡°I¡¯m not giving it back to you! What can you do about it? Meh meh meh¡­¡± Watching this scene, he had let out a light chuckle at the time. Such a pretty little devil¡­ He had felt a surge of the desire to take her in hand. After Qiao Ruoxin finished helping the man with the watch, she noticed he was staring at her intently. She couldn¡¯t help but call out, ¡°Mo Chen, what are you thinking about?¡± Mo Chen gazed at her moist, parting lips, his eyes darkening further. It had been four days since hest kissed her. The next second, his hand, now wearing the watch, caught Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s head from behind, and he leaned down to kiss her. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened, her pupils reflecting the man¡¯s handsome features. As she watched him absorbed in the kiss, there was a sense of sexiness emanating from him. Her long eyshes fluttered, then she closed her eyes, her slender fingers gripping the man¡¯s suit jacket tightly. Suddenly, the corners of her mouth lifted. She remembered the first time Mo Chen kissed her, how he had stared at her for half an hour and then asked, ¡°Little Ghost, can your brother kiss you?¡± In that moment, her heart had skipped a beat, realizing that this feeling,bined with the summer night¡¯s chirping of the cicadas, is what they call butterflies in the stomach. When the kiss ended, shey panting on the man¡¯s shoulder. Mo Chen¡¯s deep raspy voice sounded in her ear, ¡°Wash off the makeup, then take a bath and go to sleep.¡± She frowned, ¡°What about you? Aren¡¯t you sleeping?¡± ¡°This watch isn¡¯t water-resistant; I¡¯m not going to bathe, so no sleep.¡± ¡°????¡± What kind of logic is that? Qiao Ruoxin felt like her brain was struggling to follow. ¡°You¡¯re going to wear it all night?¡± The man¡¯s arms encircled her slender waist, his low voice full of indulgence, ¡°Mm¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± He was, after all, the son of Asia¡¯s wealthiest man. What grandeur hadn¡¯t he seen? Was he really making such a fuss over a watch? Moreover, this watch she presented was definitely the cheapest one among all the watches Mo Chen owned. ¡°Go to sleep; don¡¯t disturb me.¡± Mo Chen pushed the woman in his arms away with an indifferent expression. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mouth twitched. What kind of ultimate jerk was this? She turned and left the study. She did need to go to bed early; she had girl group duties tomorrow, especially since she had debuted in the center position. As the door of the study closed, Mo Chen¡¯s gaze fell on the watch on his wrist. This Little Ghost did have some aesthetic sense; he could wear it often. The smile at the corner of his mouth grew more pronounced as his long fingers sped the watch face, looking at the heart engraved on it. It was a clich¨¦ design, but stylishly done. Just then, his phone chimed with a new message, a Weibo hot search notification. Mo Chen nced at it with a disinterested expression, which quickly turned to anger. [#Lu Xingyu Qiao Ruoxin Coborative Stage Performance# tops the hot search!] Tonight was thest episode of ¡°Idol 101,¡± the debut night performance. The man picked up his phone, swiped the screen, and made a call, his voice cold, ¡°Take down Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s trending topic.¡± After hanging up, he suddenly felt deted. Just thinking about the night he saw Qiao Ruoxin and Lu Xingyu¡¯s intimate dance moves on stage, his eyes were nothing but disdainful. Chapter 156 - 156 156 Lu Xingyu and Qiao Ruoxins ?Chapter 156: Chapter 156: Lu Xingyu and Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s Coborative Performance Tops the Hot Search! Chapter 156: Chapter 156: Lu Xingyu and Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s Coborative Performance Tops the Hot Search! #LuXingyuQiaoRuoxinCobStage# tops the trending search! The topic has reached 200 million views, with discussions hitting a millionments. Their stage performance direct-cam video has reached 50 million views. [Ahhh! What kind of celestial CP is this! They are sopatible! Just get married right there and then! Thank you!] [Wait! I¡¯ll move the Civil Affairs Bureau here for you to register your marriage! Don¡¯t you dare move!] [Bro and sis are way too perfect for each other! Bro¡¯s gaze at Qiao sis is so charming!] [Does anyone have their edited video? I must ship this CP! Raise the banner of ¡®RuoxinXingyuStarWish¡¯ CP!] [Qiao sis is our Mo ge¡¯s! Our ¡®ChenxinWishful¡¯ CP is the real deal! Stop shipping fake sugar!] [To the person above, how about you stop shipping expired sweetness, huh! Mo ge and Qiao sis are history, did you think nobody saw the video where your Mo ge pushed Qiao sis away?] [Seeing the sour grapes makes meugh so hard! Fans of Qiao Ruoxin, stop dreaming, it¡¯s just a professional rtionship, okay! Don¡¯t drag my bro into it! Can you afford his appearance fee?] [Lu Xingyu¡¯s look at Qiao sis is truly different, when will you fans face the fact that idols also want to date? You think your bro is a monk?] [There¡¯s definitely something fishy between these two! I¡¯mughing like a loon¡­the whole time¡­] [Lu Xingyu fans, don¡¯t go too far! You may look down on us, but we look down on you too! Our Qiao sis¡¯s ex-boyfriend is Mo ge! She has high standards!] [Mortal Princess Qiao Ruoxin, just loves to seduce men everywhere, yeah right! Every man in the world loves you! Sooner orter you¡¯ll crash and burn.] [The person above must be a Kong Ling fan! Everyone, just report them directly!] [Fans of Mortal Princess, don¡¯t drag my bro into this! He¡¯s currently on a new variety show, no disturbing, please!] [I heard some gossip, the girl group Qiao Ruoxin is in, is going to record the fifth episode of Lu Xingyu¡¯s variety show! Seems like the production team ns to hype up their CP!] [Xingyu baby, don¡¯t look at her! Mommy doesn¡¯t allow it! You¡¯re still young, career first!] ¡­ The next day, early in the morning. Qiao Ruoxin got out of bed, yawned, and stretchedzily. She finished washing up in the bathroom and was about to go to the walk-in closet to change, but then she remembered Mo Chen said he wouldn¡¯t sleep. She turned and left the bedroom, heading towards the study. Upon pushing the door open, she looked around the study but didn¡¯t find that scumbag¡¯s figure anywhere. Huh? Did he already go to work? Leaving the study, Ruoxin heard the sound of a TVing from downstairs. She descended in her bathrobe to the living room and found Mo Ye leaning on the couch like an emperor, watching TV, but¡­ with a stinking expression on his face. The TV was reying thest episode of ¡°Idol 101¡± ¨C the debut night! Ruoxin stiffened, quietly turned around to head upstairs; the dance she performed with Lu Xingyu was as intimate as it could get. Just as she turned, azy yet terrifying voice came from behind her, ¡°Come here.¡± She reluctantly walked over to the couch, where Mo Chen was staring at the TV screen andmanded, ¡°Sit.¡± ¡°Mo Chen bro, why did you start watching this? It¡¯s gettingte, aren¡¯t you going to thepany?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll go after I finish watching.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Right now, Ruoxin felt like she was sitting on pins and needles, not knowing where to set her gaze. Suddenly! The familiar voice of the host came from the TV. ¡°Coming up next, the stage coboration you¡¯ve all been waiting for¡ªMentor Lu Xingyu and our Mortal Princess Qiao Ruoxin! What kind of chemistry will these two create? Stay tuned¡­already trending¡­¡± Chapter 157 - 157 157 Youre the Sugar Daddy You Call the ?Chapter 157: Chapter 157: You¡¯re the Sugar Daddy, You Call the Shots! Chapter 157: Chapter 157: You¡¯re the Sugar Daddy, You Call the Shots! It was finally her turn with Lu Xingyu! Fine beads of sweat began to form on her sleek, fair forehead. So awkward¡­ Qiao Ruoxin stood up, ¡°Um, I need to change and leave, I have a magazine cover to shoot today, I¡¯m in a hurry¡­¡± As she turned to escape, she didn¡¯t expect to be suddenly yanked back by the man¡¯s powerful arm. His tall, heavy body pinned her down on the couch, leaving her unable to move. Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes stared at her as he said in a deep voice, ¡°Are you that ashamed of watching your own performance?¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Just then, her intimate dance movements with Lu Xingyu that night reappeared on the TV. The man nced over and tightened his grip on her waist. ¡°Little Ghost, you like that type?¡± ¡°Absolutely not! That was just a coborative stage performance.¡± At this moment, her will to survive had to be strong! The man¡¯s voice was filled with danger, ¡°You were even closer during rehearsals, weren¡¯t you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen¡¯s eyebrows slightly raised, ¡°Not speaking?¡± The next second, he made a move to reach under her skirt. ¡°No! Don¡¯t do that!¡± Qiao Ruoxin, frightened, grabbed his mischievous hand. He scoffed disdainfully with a coldugh, ¡°If you don¡¯t answer properly, I might as well take you right here and now, since the nanny will be here soon anyway.¡± Damn! Man! Dog! ¡°Can you have some shame! I even gifted you a watchst night!¡± Mo Chen: ¡°Men are more prone to losing control in the morning, and besides, I¡¯m running out of patience.¡± ¡°I¡­¡± Her hesitancy irritated Mo Chen even more, and he prepared to rip off her nightgown. Panic whitened her face, ¡°I¡¯ll talk talk talk! Rehearsals can go wrong, so¡­ it was just a few hugs, that¡¯s all.¡± She definitely didn¡¯t have the fetish to live stream in front of the nanny! Finally, Mo Chen stopped his threatening movements and spoke in a deep voice, ¡°Little Ghost, no bed scenes, no kissing scenes, no close scenes, you¡¯re not allowed to take any.¡± ¡°Fine, fine, fine, you¡¯re the sugar daddy, you make the rules!¡± At that moment, the door opened. The nanny walked in. Mo Chen finally let her go and slowly stood up, ncing indifferently at her on the couch, ¡°I¡¯m going to take a shower, change clothes, and go to work.¡± Watching his retreating figure, Qiao Ruoxin breathed a sigh of relief. Such a bad, domineering man! ¡­ At the magazine photo shoot. All the girl group members were waiting for Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s arrival, she was the only one missing, said to be stuck in traffic. Kong Ling was eyeing today¡¯s magazine shoot wardrobe. She fell in love with a dress, so beautiful she couldn¡¯t let go, touching it over and over again. A staff member reminded her, ¡°This one is for Qiao Ruoxin, the brand specifically asked for her to wear it; yours is over there.¡± Kong Ling¡¯s fingertips halted instantly, it was Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s again! Then, she forced a bitter smile, that¡¯s right, she was the center position, the best resources would always fall on her. At that time, Qiao Ruoxin finally arrived. ¡°Sorry, so sorry, I was stuck in traffic for a long time, today I¡¯ll buy coffee for everyone!¡± Qiao Ruoxin bowed slightly apologetically to the staff. The staff were quite forgiving, smiling at her to show they didn¡¯t mind. Then, Qiao Ruoxin took her clothes and prepared to go and get dressed and styled. Kong Ling could only watch as the dress was taken away by Qiao Ruoxin. ¡­ The magazine photo shootsted all morning, and at lunchtime, everyone gathered to eat. Qiao Ruoxin received a phone call, ¡°Hello, who¡¯s this?¡± ¡°Ruoxin, it¡¯s me, Xiaomi, don¡¯t forget about the ss reunion tonight, you¡¯re a center now since you debuted, you won¡¯t ignore us, will you?¡± Xiaomi? She couldn¡¯t help but narrow her eyes slightly; two years ago, when she and Mo Chen broke up, Xiaomi had been quite instrumental. While Mo Chen was busy at work, Xiaomi kept whispering in her ear that this was a man¡¯s way of showing he wanted to break up, advising her to give up and so on. Chapter 158 - 158 158 The Class Reunion Where They Set a ?Chapter 158: Chapter 158: The ss Reunion Where They Set a Trap for Her Chapter 158: Chapter 158: The ss Reunion Where They Set a Trap for Her Qiao Ruoxin chuckled lightly, ¡°How could that be? I¡¯ll definitely arrive on time in the evening, please send me the time and address.¡± ¡°Sure, no problem, we¡¯re all waiting for you.¡± After hanging up the phone. Her thoughts inevitably drifted back to two years ago. Mo Chen suddenly disappeared for a month, merely contacting her through phone and WeChat. She was quite young and it was her first time in love, with little experience. So Xiaomi kept telling her: This is how men behave when they want to break up, giving you face so that you would take the initiative to give up. And she brainwashed her every day, making her feel like she was being toyed with by a jerk. In a fit of anger, she started to make a fuss about breaking up. She would never, ever be the one who is dumped in a rtionship! Never! ¡­ Evening. Qiao Ruoxin changed into a ck velvet camisole top, paired with light-colored denim shorts. Her romantic, gently curled long hair made her delicate face even more charming and enticing. She was led by the waiter to the luxurious private room, and just as she was about to enter, she overheard the conversation of her ssmates inside. It was sarcastic and filled with mockery. ¡°Do you think Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s top ranking is real? It can¡¯t be a behind-the-scenes maniption, right?¡± ¡°Most likely it¡¯s behind-the-scenes. Didn¡¯t you see the video of her chasing after Mo Chen during ¡®Idol 101,¡¯ the third or fourth season? She was pushed away by Mo Chen twice, hahaha¡­ If it were me, I couldn¡¯t show my face.¡± ¡°How else would you exin her suitability for the entertainment industry? To make it there, you have to be shameless.¡± ¡°I told her back then, how could Mo Chen take her seriously? He was just toying with her, ready to throw her away when he¡¯s had enough.¡± ¡°Now that Mo Chen pushed her away, he¡¯s clearly not interested in her. So, who is she clinging to now to get the top spot?¡± ¡°Who knows? Some high-level executive at Hengzhong Film Company, maybe.¡± ¡°She used to strut around, the girlfriend of Asia¡¯s richest son, tsk tsk, now she¡¯s an ex-girlfriend who still has to ride on his coattails to debut, hahaha¡­¡± ¡°She¡¯s had it too easy all along, it was about time she faced some setbacks. I mean, how could life be so unfair that everything good happens to Qiao Ruoxin?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s tease her together tonight. She¡¯ll definitely brag about getting back with Mo Chen, and we¡¯ll make her call him on the spot. I want to see her embarrass herself, hahaha¡­¡± ¡°Haha, judging by Mo Chen¡¯s annoyed look in the video, he probably avoids her like the gue now. He¡¯d have to be a ghost to pick up her phone call!¡± Huh¡­ These were her ssmates. A cold smirk appeared at the corner of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mouth as she walked into the private room. Upon seeing her, everyone instantly put on another face. ¡°Ruoxin, you¡¯ve finallye, we¡¯ve all been waiting for you, you¡¯re so beautiful now, truly star quality!¡± Xiaomi was the first to approach her, pulling her to sit down on a chair at the huge dining table. Qiao Ruoxin gave a faint smile, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I was a bit busy with work today. I¡¯m notte, am I?¡± ¡°Not at all, it¡¯s worth the wait for you. Out of our ss of 17, you¡¯re the only one who made it into the entertainment industry, and you¡¯ve be quite a star. You are our pride!¡± She too put on a falsely sweet smile, ¡°You all tter me too much, I¡¯m really embarrassed.¡± With all 17 ssmates being women, it was truly a spectacle. Seeing the dazzling aura of Qiao Ruoxin now, degrees of jealousy could be seen in everyone¡¯s eyes. Especially since she was currently in the limelight, her poprity could rival that of the top male celebrities. While the others had long lost touch with the entertainment industry, working ordinary jobs and leading ordinary lives, feeling extremely unbnced inside, although they had all started from the same point. Chapter 159 - 159 159 Going to Pick Up My Treasure ?Chapter 159: Chapter 159: Going to Pick Up My Treasure Chapter 159: Chapter 159: Going to Pick Up My Treasure Late at night. Inside the KTV private room. ¡°Haha, Ruoxin, you lost again, truth or dare?¡± Xiaomi said with schadenfreude, pointing at her andughing. How could she not lose when a whole group of people were ganging up on her in the game? Qiao Ruoxin smiled calmly and lightly, ¡°Dare.¡± What truths were there to tell with this crowd? As expected, Xiaomi couldn¡¯t wait to make things difficult for her, ¡°Call your ex-boyfriend and call him ¡®brother¡¯!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Had they all decided that she and Mo Chen couldn¡¯t get back together? Everyone was barely holding back theirughter, waiting to see her make a fool of herself. Qiao Ruoxin put on a troubled expression, ¡°Let¡¯s not do that, he¡¯s quite busy, I don¡¯t want to disturb him.¡± Seeing her embarrassed and awkward, their vengeful hearts were greatly satisfied. ¡°No way, Ruoxin, you can¡¯t cheat after losing a game.¡± ¡°But, knowing Mo Chen¡¯s temper, wouldn¡¯t he just blow up on the spot? He¡¯s known for being hot-headed.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think so, he should still give face to an ex-girlfriend, right?¡± A dozen pairs of eyes were staring at her, anticipating her humiliating herself. Qiao Ruoxin reluctantly took out her phone, ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll call, but if he doesn¡¯t pick up, it doesn¡¯t count as me cheating, right?¡± Xiaomi urged her, ¡°Hurry up, hurry up! Put it on speaker!¡± She dialed Mo Chen¡¯s number, and after three rings, the call connected. Her soft, clear voice called out, ¡°Mo Chen brother¡­¡± The entire room held its breath, waiting for Mo Chen to ¡®snap¡¯ and hang up, or to curse with foulnguage, but¡­ From the other end of the phone came a man¡¯s deep andzy voice, ¡°Hmm?¡± ??? Everyone¡¯s face was filled with confusion. Why did he sound so gentle??? Qiao Ruoxin nced at everyone¡¯s shocked faces and let out a light chuckle, ¡°Come and pick me up, I want to go home.¡± ¡°Text me the address.¡± ¡°Mhm, bring me a bottle of water when youe, I¡¯m thirsty. Make it chilled.¡± ¡°Room temperature, your period is about to start.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The smile froze on her lips. Everyone in the room was stiff-faced, too¡ªwere they so close already, had they gotten back together??? Qiao Ruoxin hung up the phone. Everyone had a variety of expressions, looking extremely ufortable, and a deathly silence fell over the room. ¡°Ruoxin, have you and¡­ Mo Chen already gotten back together? What about that video that was circting online, of Mo Chen pushing you away¡­¡± ¡°Just some yful banter, normal interaction between couples.¡± After speaking, she slowly stood up, ¡°You all keep ying, I¡¯m leaving first.¡± Then, without looking back, she left the room, leaving the group to ruminate on the meaning of ¡®shooting oneself in the foot¡¯. ¡­ Inside Mansion No. 7. Bai Junyan held up a ss of orange juice and fed it to Lan Ke, cautioning gently, ¡°Baby, drink slowly.¡± ¡°Thank you, darling~¡± On the single-person sofa, Mo Chen had just ended the call when he caught sight of this sweet and affectionate scene. Baby? It was a term he had never used before. Maybe women liked it? The next second, he stood up, picking up his suit jacket that was lying beside him. Bai Junyan couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Where are you going?¡± The man didn¡¯t turn around, his voicezy as he dropped a line, ¡°To pick up my ¡®baby¡¯.¡± The moment the door closed, Lan Ke spit out a mouthful of juice, her face the picture of disbelief, ¡°What did he just say? ¡®Baby¡¯?¡± It was fresh indeed¡ªto hear those wordse from Mo Chen¡¯s mouth. Bai Junyan muttered, ¡°He¡¯s gone mad,pletely mad.¡± Chapter 160 - 160 160 How did I end up falling for a woman ?Chapter 160: Chapter 160: How did I end up falling for a woman like you who doesn¡¯t understand romance! Chapter 160: Chapter 160: How did I end up falling for a woman like you who doesn¡¯t understand romance! Qiao Ruoxin wore a ck baseball cap, afraid of being recognized by fans, but it should be hard to tell in the evening. She stood at the edge of the street, waiting for the arrival of the great Mo. Suddenly, a ck Rolls-Royce Ghost pulled up in front of her. The man pushed open the car door, holding a bottle of water, walked over to her, and even twisted off the cap for her. ¡°Thank you, Brother Mo Chen.¡± She smiled sweetly, took the water, and drank two gulps. Mo Chen stared at her, the image of Bai Junyan and Lan Ke clinging to each other shing through his mind. With an extremely awkward and stiff tone, he called out in a deep voice, ¡°Baby¡­¡± ¡°Pfft¡ª¡± Before she could finish speaking, Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t hold back and sprayed water all over Mo¡¯s incredibly handsome face. The man watched with wide eyes as she sprayed him, water droplets slowly falling down his jawline. The scene was incredibly awkward for a moment. Qiao Ruoxin instinctively took out a tissue, wiping the water off his face: ¡°Sorry¡­ I¡¯m sorry, Brother Mo Chen, I didn¡¯t mean to!¡± She looked at the man¡¯s tense and handsome face, his whole body seemed to be simmering with anger, his gaze fierce. Mo Chen said through gritted teeth in a low voice, ¡°I really want to kill you! It¡¯s only because it¡¯s you. If it had been someone else, I would have screwed their head off and used it as a ball today!¡± This was the first time in his life he had been sprayed in the face. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, wiping his face while trying to suppress herughter, ¡°It wasn¡¯t on purpose. Why did you suddenly¡­ ¡± ¡°¡­¡± What did he do? Was it just calling her baby? Was such a strong reaction necessary? Mo Chen stared intently at her little face, his slender fingers suddenly grasping her chin, forcing her to look directly at him, ¡°Don¡¯t you like it? Don¡¯t women like gentle men?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that, the words ¡®gentle¡¯ don¡¯t suit you¡­¡± She really wanted tough, feeling as if she was going to burst from holding it in. Can you imagine the shock you¡¯d feel if a hot-tempered Mo suddenly called you baby? Goosebumps all over, it was terrifying. ¡°Then what would you like me to call you? Little heart? Sweetheart? Darling?¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t hold back herughter, ¡°That¡¯s disgusting, none of those! They¡¯re utterly vulgar!¡± The man¡¯s face turned extremely ugly, and his grip on her chin tightened, ¡°How did Ie to fall for a woman like you who¡¯s clueless about romance!¡± After saying that, he rudely let go of her chin and shouted angrily, ¡°Get in the car!¡± Qiao Ruoxin suddenly felt much morefortable; this was the Mo Chen she knew¡­ And who¡¯s the one clueless about romance, anyway? The more she thought about it, the funnier it became. She carefully opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat. As the car slowly drove away, she stole a nce at the man beside her, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, are you still angry?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Mo Chen was sitting with a stony face, seemingly not in the mood to pay her any attention. ¡°Why did you suddenly call me what¡­ baby, who taught you that? Was it Bai Junyan?¡± In her memory, it was Bai Junyan who liked to use that tacky nickname the most. ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face tensed up, his grip on the steering wheel tightening. Perhaps, it wasn¡¯t that Little Ghost detested the nickname, but theck of affection she felt for him, which made her find it disgusting. He had seen too many men calling their women ¡®baby¡¯, and those women seemed to enjoy it. Only Qiao Ruoxin had sprayed his face with water and found it repulsive and tacky, didn¡¯t she? The darkness in his eyes deepened a few shades more. Sweet nothings required mutual affection to be appreciated, otherwise¡­ they only felt disgusting. It was as if his heart had torn another millimeter. Chapter 161 - 161 161 Why Arent You Sleeping Yet ?Chapter 161: Chapter 161: Why Aren¡¯t You Sleeping Yet? Chapter 161: Chapter 161: Why Aren¡¯t You Sleeping Yet? Suddenly, a phone vibration broke the awkward silence in the car. Mo Chen¡¯s slender fingers lightly touched the car¡¯s screen, and the call was answered. It was Mrs. Mo. ¡°Mom, what¡¯s up?¡± ¡°Mo Chen, bring Miss Qiao to the manor for a meal tomorrow.¡± The man was silent for three seconds before he replied, ¡°Hmm.¡± The call ended. Sitting in the passenger seat beside him, Qiao Ruoxin grew nervous. Mrs. Mo suddenly invited them both to the manor for a meal¡ªwhy did it feel so ominous? Before she could speak, the man said in a deep voice, ¡°It¡¯s nothing, just a meal.¡± ¡°Hmm, okay.¡± Suddenly, she felt a heavy sense of depression. Back at Jiang Residence Number One, Mo Chen dealt with business matters in his study. After taking a bath, Qiao Ruoxiny on the bed alone, taking out her phone to chat with Lan Ke. Qiao Ruoxin: [Mo¡¯s mother has invited me to dinner tomorrow, what do you think she wants?] Lan Ke: [What else could she want, aside from asserting her matriarchal rights? But with Mo there, there should be no problem.] Qiao Ruoxin: [His mother doesn¡¯t like me.] Lan Ke: [Considering how much you¡¯ve tormented her son, it would be weird if she did like you. Don¡¯t forget, when Mo and you got together two years ago, Mrs. Mo didn¡¯t object.] Qiao Ruoxin: [I know, but I¡¯m really nervous.] Lan Ke: [As long as Mo loves you, the Mo Family won¡¯t mistreat you. You must know that Mo is adored by everyone, spoiled to no end. Only you dare to ¡®abuse¡¯ him.] Qiao Ruoxin: [¡­] Lan Ke: [Baby Ruoxin, stop ¡®abusing¡¯ Mo, my heart aches for him these past two years.] Qiao Ruoxin: [Never again.] At that moment, the bedroom door was pushed open. Mo Chen returned to the bedroom, and she immediately put her phone aside. The man nced at her, ¡°Why aren¡¯t you asleep?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t sleep; I was waiting for you.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s eyebrows raised slightly, ¡°I¡¯ll take a shower.¡± Ten minutester, the man returned to the bed wearing a dark green robe, carrying a refreshing and pleasant scent, and turned off the light. ¡°Mo Chen, brother¡­¡± She wanted to say something to Mo Chen, but before she could finish her sentence, he rolled over and covered her body. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Panic flickered in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes. The man pressed down on her soft, boneless body, gripping her chin: ¡°What do you think? Wasn¡¯t I clear enough?¡± The next second, he fiercely kissed her lips. ¡°Mmm¡­¡± Suddenly! Mo Chen stopped kissing and stared into her eyes, his body stiffening. ¡°What¡¯s¡­ what¡¯s wrong?¡± shes of video in his mind made his temples throb violently¡ªinterwined bodies of a man and a woman, and the starfish earrings on the earlobe. Could the eyes of the woman in the video be simr to the eyes in front of him? Mo Chen¡¯s pupils shrank sharply, hisplexion whitened slightly; he stared intently at Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes. He held his forehead, his head feeling like it was splitting. He closed his eyes and let out a groan, turning over to lie on his side, looking as if in great pain. Qiao Ruoxin was genuinely frightened, got up, and turned on the wall light, ¡°Mo Chen, are you okay? Should I call the doctor?¡± The man grabbed her hand firmly, with such strength it seemed he might crush it. ¡°Don¡¯t go! I¡¯m fine, let¡¯s sleep.¡± She was pulled into Mo Chen¡¯s embrace, as if he wanted to meld her into his very bones. ¡°Are you really okay?¡± she asked, her voice tinged with fear and a slight sob. Mo Chen¡¯s lips brushed against her earlobe, whispering lowly, ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Qiao Ruoxin could feel it; he must have been reminded of something unpleasant again. Was it that video again? What exactly was on that video? Chapter 162 - 162 162 Come on call me daddy ?Chapter 162: Chapter 162: Come on, call me daddy Chapter 162: Chapter 162: Come on, call me daddy The next day, early morning. When she opened her eyes, the man beside her was already gone. Qiao Ruoxin got up, went to the bathroom to wash up, then went downstairs and found that the nanny was preparing breakfast. ¡°Where¡¯s Mo Chen?¡± ¡°Master Mo has gone to thepany. He instructed the bodyguard to take you to the estate for dinner tonight.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± She walked to the living room sofa and sat down absentmindedly, her mind inevitably returning to Mo Chen fromst night. To be honest, Mo Chen hadn¡¯t had an outbreak for many days. Why did it suddenly start again? What had set him off this time? Her phone rang. Qiao Ruoxin picked it up and saw that it was Simon calling. She couldn¡¯t be bothered to block him again, since he would just keep changing his number and calling. She simply answered the call, ¡°What do you want?¡± ¡°You¡¯re answering the phone obediently. Not bad, you¡¯ve improved,¡± came the voice from the other end. ¡°If you¡¯re not going to speak, I¡¯m hanging up.¡± ¡°I heard Mo Chen proposed to you?¡± Qiao Ruoxin tensed up and straightened, ¡°Who told you that?¡± How could Simon be so well-informed? Was there an insider nted here? ¡°He may have the destiny to propose to you, but not the destiny to see you in a wedding dress.¡± She flew into a rage, ¡°Get lost!¡± She hung up the phone directly. Although she knew Simon was just trying to provoke her, she couldn¡¯t help feeling inexplicably anxious. ¡­ Evening. In the dining room of the Mo Family Estate. Mrs. Mo sat at the head of the dining table, with Mo Chen and Qiao Ruoxin sitting to one side. Even just a dining room revealed the luxurious air of wealth, and the atmosphere during the meal was quiet and elegant. ¡°Mo Chen, I saw your medical report. With your height, 65 kilograms is still too thin. You need to gain at least another 5 kilograms, understand?¡± The man responded indifferently, ¡°Mhm.¡± Mrs. Mo then turned to Qiao Ruoxin, ¡°You¡¯re too thin as well. Eat more.¡± ¡°Thank you, Mrs. Mo.¡± She looked at thisdy of nobility and felt an inexplicable sense of pressure. After a while, Mrs. Mo said, ¡°Stay here tonight; your dad isn¡¯t home either, and I¡¯m quite bored by myself.¡± Mo Chen, ¡°Okay.¡± After finishing the meal, Mrs. Mo wiped the corners of her mouth with a napkin and then started staring at Mo Chen, ¡°You rascal have be more handsome recently.¡± The man chuckled softly without responding. Qiao Ruoxin looked on enviously¡­ ¡­ After dinner, she took a walk with Mo Chen in the estate garden. Looking at the vast expanse of the rose garden, she couldn¡¯t help asking, ¡°I thought you didn¡¯t like roses?¡± The man wrapped his arm around her slender waist and said in a deep voice, ¡°These are for your Uncle Mo to court women.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was surprised, ¡°For Mrs. Mo?¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± Uncle Mo certainly had skills in wooing women, much better than his son. Mo Chen looked at her thoughtful expression with some displeasure and pinched her waist, ¡°What¡¯s with that look?¡± ¡°Nothing, just thinking how much your parents love you¡­ I¡¯m so envious. I kind of miss going to Disnend with my dad when I was little¡­¡± She felt a bitter sweetness in her heart. Her parents both had their own families now and always seemed to enjoy making things difficult for her. Mo Chen frowned slightly; it seemed this ¡®Little Ghost¡¯ was somewhat starved for fatherly affection. He stopped walking, took hold of her chin, and looked down into her eyes that seemed to brim with mist. ¡°Little Ghost, I can be your man, your brother, your father. Any role that a man can y, I can handle all of them.¡± Master Mo had such a serious look, his dark eyes deep and fervent. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help twitching at the corners of her mouth. What¡­ what the heck? The man¡¯s lips curled, his voice low andzy, ¡°Come on, call me ¡®Daddy¡¯ and let me hear it.¡± ?????? ¡°Mo Chen, you must be a pervert, you¡¯re definitely a pervert! Do you know what you¡¯re saying?¡± She could hardly believe her ears! Heavens above, what had she heard? Mo Chen¡¯s smile deepened, his voice tender and beguiling, ¡°I told you to call me ¡®Daddy,¡¯ do it now.¡± ¡°¡­ ¡± Qiao Ruoxin pushed the man¡¯s body away from her, ¡°I don¡¯t want to deal with you!¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you missing a father¡¯s love? I¡¯m certain I¡¯m tens of thousands of times better than your cheating, phndering real dad.¡± The man¡¯sughter rang low, filled with mirth as he deliberately teased the ¡®Little Ghost¡¯. ¡°You sick pervert! Don¡¯te any closer!¡± Chapter 163 - 163 163 Im Fine Being a Beast ?Chapter 163: Chapter 163: I¡¯m Fine Being a Beast Chapter 163: Chapter 163: I¡¯m Fine Being a Beast Qiao Ruoxin turned around intending to leave, but was suddenly pulled into a man¡¯s embrace; his arm secured around her slender waist. ¡°Little Ghost, don¡¯t move. Let¡¯s hug for a bit.¡± His voice was gentle and enchanting, almost beguiling. She truly stopped struggling, allowing the man to hold her body. With her cheek against the man¡¯s chest, she listened to his heartbeat and spoke with a soft, glutinous voice, ¡°Mo Chen Big Brother, let¡¯s sleep in separate rooms tonight.¡± Suddenly, Mo Chen¡¯s expression turned cold as he looked down at her in his arms, his tone harsh, ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± Qiao Ruoxin stepped out of the man¡¯s embrace, looked up, and blinked, ¡°I want to make a good impression on your mom. Otherwise, she might think I¡¯m too casual.¡± Upon hearing her say this, the displeasure on the man¡¯s handsome face slowly faded away. Seeing that he didn¡¯t respond, she then embraced his arm and gently shook it, ¡°Promise me, promise¡­¡± Those moist and pitiful eyes looked up at him. Mo Chen nced at her and scoffed, ¡°As you wish.¡± A smile spilled over Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips: ¡°Mo Chen Big Brother, you are especially, especially gentlemanly tonight.¡± Unexpectedly, Mo Chen replied coldly, ¡°Don¡¯t y that game with me, I¡¯d rather be a beast and crawl into your bed in the middle of the night.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He¡¯s really such a dog of a man! It was alreadyte at night. She and Mo Chen returned to the guest room where they would rest for the night. Since Mo Chen¡¯s bedroom was a bit far from hers, the dog of a man was showing some moodiness again. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s small hand was held by the man as they stepped toward the door, Mo Chen expressionless and a hint of displeasure in his brow. ¡°Alright, go back to sleep, good night.¡± But Mo Chen held onto her hand and refused to let go, his tall body blocking her light. Although Mo Chen had not said a word, she somehow managed to read a sentence from his handsome face: The master is in a bad mood, cheer me up! Feeling somewhat helpless, she stepped forward, tiptoed, and kissed the corner of the man¡¯s lips, ¡°Is that okay?¡± The unexpressive handsome face warmed a bit as he suddenly leaned in close to her face, mere centimeters away, and spoke in a low voice, ¡°Kiss properly, don¡¯t half-ass it.¡± Qiao Ruoxin suddenly looked behind him and called out, ¡°Mrs. Mo!¡± Mo Chen instinctively turned to look, and then she took advantage of the moment to quickly escape back into the guest room, locking the door behind her. Only after the door shut did he realize he¡¯d been yed. Heughed, his long fingers tapping on the door twice, ¡°Little Ghost, open the door.¡± ¡°No, I won¡¯t open it. Go to sleep! I¡¯m tired!¡± ¡ª From behind the door. Who knows how much time passed. Qiao Ruoxin, leaning against the door, couldn¡¯t hear any noise outside anymore. So, she quietly opened the door, only to find that Mo Chen had long since disappeared. Only then did she close the door again, preparing to shower and go to bed. That¡¯s when her phone rang. She answered the call, ¡°Hello¡­¡± ¡°I am Mo Chen¡¯s mother. Could youe down to the living room for a chat?¡± ¡°Yes, please wait a few minutes for me.¡± After hanging up the phone, she wasn¡¯t surprised in the least. There was no way Mrs. Mo asking her over was just for a simple meal; she had prepared herself mentally a long time ago. She could even guess what Mrs. Mo wanted to talk to her about. ¡­ She left the guest room, took the elevator to the first floor, and found the Mo Family Estate vast, vast enough to get someone lost. Arriving alone at the living room, she indeed saw Mrs. Mo sitting there, the light dim, resembling a scene from a tribunal. Suddenly, Qiao Ruoxin felt a bit nervous. Chapter 164 - 164 164 Daddy Mo Takes You to Disney ?Chapter 164: Chapter 164: Daddy Mo Takes You to Disney Chapter 164: Chapter 164: Daddy Mo Takes You to Disney ¡°Mrs. Mo.¡± The woman looked up at her, ¡°Sit.¡± Qiao Ruoxin took a seat on the sofa across from her, feigning calm as she watched Mrs. Mo. Mrs. Mo said, ¡°I heard he proposed to you, and you epted?¡± Her heart sank sharply, and her slender fingers involuntarily curled up, ¡°Yes.¡± Mrs. Mo smiled slightly, ¡°Let¡¯s not beat around the bush. I¡¯ll be direct. Your actions from two years ago make it hard for me to trust you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She took a deep breath, ¡°Then what can I do to make you trust me?¡± ¡°Two conditions. First, you need to help Mo Chen fully recover to normal. I¡¯ve seen his health reports and psychological assessments today, and they¡¯re not very good.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s expression became tense, ¡°And the second?¡± ¡°Second, you two are not allowed to go public with your rtionship within this year.¡± She couldn¡¯t help but widen her eyes in surprise, ¡°Why?¡± Mrs. Mo¡¯s expression remained calm, ¡°To prevent my son from being upset again. I don¡¯t care what you do in private, but keep your distance from him in public. If you can¡¯t evenst a year, then I¡¯ll find it hard to believe you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Her gaze dimmed a bit; it was just disbelief in her after all. Mrs. Mo said, ¡°Please understand the feelings of a mother. I don¡¯t think my demands are too much.¡± Indeed,pared to those wealthy matrons who use any means necessary to force and threaten, Mrs. Mo was not excessive. ¡°It¡¯s not excessive, I understand you,¡± she replied lightly. Mrs. Mo¡¯s lips curled up slightly, ¡°That¡¯s good. You¡¯re a smart girl; you should also know it¡¯s best not to let Mo Chen know about our conversation.¡± Qiao Ruoxin nodded, ¡°I understand. I¡¯ll go back to sleep then, good night.¡± ¡°Hmm, go ahead.¡± As she stood up to leave and the moment she stepped into the elevator, a mist of grievance welled up in her eyes. It was only a year, after all; it wasn¡¯t that big of a deal. ¡­ In the room. Tossing and turning, sleepless through the night. It wasn¡¯t until three in the morning that she fell asleep, and then at seven o¡¯clock she felt a session of kissesnding on her corbone. Tingling and ticklish. Qiao Ruoxin instinctively wanted to push away, only to find that she touched the man¡¯s firm abs??? She slowly opened her eyes and saw Mo Chen¡¯s tall figure pressing down on her. Damn! This damn man! She had locked the doorst night, so how did he get in? Seeing her awake, the man finally stopped his misdeeds, gripping her chin, ¡°Little Ghost, time to get up!¡± ¡°I locked the doorst night, how did you get in?¡± she asked with azy, soft voice, still seemingly half asleep and muddled. Mo Chen let out a snort ofughter, ¡°You seem to have forgotten this is my house.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She covered her head with the nket, ¡°I¡¯m sleepy, let me sleep a little longer, I have work this afternoon.¡± Unexpectedly, the man pulled the nket off her face, ¡°Work¡¯s canceled, get up.¡± She snapped awake. Qiao Ruoxin stared at him with wide eyes, fixating on his handsome face, ¡°You¡¯ve canceled work, so why won¡¯t you let me sleep?¡± The next second, Mo Chen pulled the nket off her and picked her up around the waist, heading toward the bathroom. ¡°Because, Daddy Mo is taking you to Disney today,¡± he said with a casually mischievous tone. It wasn¡¯t until Qiao Ruoxin stood in front of the vanity, looking at her drowsy reflection in the mirror, that she realized what he had just said. ¡°What did you say?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s long fingers grasped the back of her neck, and his deep,zy voice emerged from behind her, ¡°Daddy Mo is taking you to Disney.¡± Chapter 165 - 165 165 Under the scorching sun I only wish to ?Chapter 165: Chapter 165: Under the scorching sun, I only wish to hold an umbre for you Chapter 165: Chapter 165: Under the scorching sun, I only wish to hold an umbre for you ¡°Mo Chen, you¡¯re just a freak!¡± Really going to y her dad, huh? Even if she was starved for fatherly love, she wouldn¡¯t call her boyfriend ¡°daddy,¡± okay? Qiao Ruoxin nced at him disdainfully and suddenly noticed he was dressed to the nines. But the man gently touched her head, his voice affectionate and tender, ¡°Baby girl, Daddy Mo will take you out to have fun.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Have fun my foot! ¡­ An hourter. Qiao Ruoxin finished washing up, changed into a white short-sleeve T-shirt, paired with an A-line denim skirt, her romantically wavy hair tied in a high ponytail. She also applied some gorgeous nude makeup. Although she verbally refused, she was anticipating it in her heart. It had been such a long time since she¡¯d been to Disney! Mo Chen leaned against the bathroom doorframe with his arms crossed, his dark eyes intently watching her makeup application. She took out a lipstick and applied it to her lips, pursed them, and nced at the man, ¡°Does this lipstick color look good?¡± Master Mo responded indifferently, ¡°Hmm.¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh lightly, ¡°Hmm what? You don¡¯t know anything about lipstick shades.¡± The man frowned disapprovingly, his tone heavy, ¡°But I can tell if it¡¯s pretty or not.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s beautiful eyes blinked at him, ¡°Mo Chen, do I look pretty now?¡± ¡°Not bad.¡± If a man says ¡®not bad¡¯, that means very good. She shed a sweet smile, ¡°I¡¯m ready! Let¡¯s go!¡± With that, she eagerly left the room first. Mo Chen followed behind her, his brows slightly raised, ¡°I thought you didn¡¯t want to go?¡± ¡°Girls always say the opposite of what they mean. What do you know! Hurry up and drive! If we¡¯rete, we won¡¯t be able to enjoy many attractions!¡± Watching Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s excited and expectant expression, a doting smile curled up on the man¡¯s lips. She really has the heart of a child. ¡­ Two hourster. They finally entered the Disney park. From the moment she entered, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes seemed to sparkle, and her lips stayed curved in a smile. She was as happy as a kid. Both wore sunsses and became a conspicuous sight in the park. It was a weekend, and the ce was packed with people. Mo Chen took her hand and led the way, his tall figure shielding her from the harsh sunlight. She followed behind him, gazing at his broad back, hisrge frame. Today, Master Mo wore a simply designed white shirt and ck jeans, sleeves casually rolled up to reveal the wristwatch she had given him. A smile couldn¡¯t help but spread across her lips. They were lined up for the Extreme Speed Light Wheel, and there were so many people. Qiao Ruoxin felt she was about to suffer from heatstroke and muttered softly, ¡°I¡¯m going to melt from the heat¡­¡± The next second, the man¡¯srge palm covered her forehead, shielding her from the direct sunlight. She looked up at his long fingers and said, ¡°Mo Chen, let¡¯s go to the restaurant and have something to eat beforeing back. I think it¡¯ll be at least another hour¡¯s wait here.¡± ¡°Hmm, okay.¡± So, Master Mo pulled her away from the long queue. Qiao Ruoxin followed behind him again, and for some reason, a song lyric suddenly came to mind. ¡®I¡¯m standing under the harsh sun, just wishing to hold an umbre for you¡­¡¯ Indeed, this feeling was so sweet. Upon entering the restaurant, a st of cool air hit them, instantly cooling them down as if they had walked into a cold storage. She and Mo Chen took a corner seat by the window. However, Qiao Ruoxin was unaware that her stepmother and mean stepsister had alsoe in. Chapter 166 - 166 166 Master Mo is Going to Lose His Temper ?Chapter 166: Chapter 166: Master Mo is Going to Lose His Temper Chapter 166: Chapter 166: Master Mo is Going to Lose His Temper Bai Xue and Qiao Sisi entered the restaurant and immediately spotted the stunning couple in the corner. Qiao Sisi tugged at her mother¡¯s sleeve. ¡°Mom! Look! That¡¯s Mo Chen!¡± Bai Xue nced over, dazed for a few seconds. ¡°So this is the Mo Chen you¡¯re always talking about, the child is really¡­ handsome, what a waste not to be an actor, you can tell he¡¯s from a wealthy family.¡± Qiao Sisi looked at Qiao Ruoxin with eyes full of hatred. ¡°It was me who knew Mo Chen first, why is she with Mo Chen! She must have clung to Mo Chen toe here, Mo Chen has already dumped her, how could she show up here!¡± At that moment, Qiao Sisi¡¯s younger brother, Qiao Siming, nced at his mother and sister and couldn¡¯t help asking, ¡°Mom, I see sister Ruoxin!¡± Qiao Sisi: ¡°Hmph, what sister, I¡¯m your sister, she stole my man, and you¡¯re still calling her ¡®sister¡¯!¡± ¡°Sis, I¡¯ll take revenge for you! Qiao Ruoxin is a bad woman!¡± said the little guy, his face serious. Hearing this, Qiao Sisiughed. ¡°That¡¯s why you¡¯re the best, my little brother!¡± ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin was about to stand up to order when Xiaowu already came over with a tray. ¡°Mr. Mo, Miss Qiao, please enjoy.¡± The man took off his sunsses, his slender fingers pressing at the bridge of his nose, seemingly a bit tired. Because it was really too noisy here, an amusement park is a domain of noise, and if it weren¡¯t for this ¡®Little Ghost,¡¯ he probably wouldn¡¯t havee. Qiao Ruoxin also noticed his difort and sat beside him. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, thank you, I¡¯m very happy.¡± To her surprise, the man chuckled softly. ¡°How about calling me ¡®dad¡¯ to hear how it sounds?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She felt like she needed to forgive him a hundred times just to keep the conversation going. Suddenly! A childish boy¡¯s voice burst in, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin you bad woman! Shameless!¡± The next second, arge cup of c spilled onto Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s clothes and sshed onto the man beside her. Both of their white shirts were instantly stained with the color of c. Qiao Ruoxin finally saw the boy in front of her, her half-brother, Qiao Siming! This was aplete brat who had always been domineering since he was young. Everyone inside the restaurant was stunned by the scene. ¡°Have you no manners!¡± Unable to bear it, she wanted to stand up to discipline this brat, but unexpectedly, the usually hot-tempered Mo Chen actually held her back. At this moment, Bai Xue rushed over to pull her son into her arms, facing Qiao Ruoxin she said, ¡°He¡¯s just a child and doesn¡¯t know any better, why are you being so fierce towards him!¡± Qiao Sisi also hurried over, ¡°It wasn¡¯t deliberate, my brother. Why are you squabbling with a little kid.¡± Mo Chen, who had been silent until now, his expression turned exceedingly cold, the anger in his dark eyes spreading silently. ¡°Mr. Mo, I¡¯m sorry, my son didn¡¯t mean it, he¡¯s always been used to ying with his sister Ruoxin, I apologize¡­¡± Bai Xue and Qiao Sisi quickly dragged their son away. Qiao Ruoxin clenched her fists tightly, she had reached her limit! A chill enveloped Mo Chen¡¯s handsome features as he signaled to Xiaowu with a nce. Xiaowu nodded, ¡°Yes.¡± Before Qiao Ruoxin could react, she saw the other diners in the restaurant leaving one by one. The bodyguardsing in, however, were growing in number. Until all the customers had left, only they remained, along with Bai Xue and her son hiding in a corner with unsavory expressions. Bai Xue instinctively took out her phone to call her husband, ¡°Honey,e quick, Disney, your ex-daughter Qiao Ruoxin wants to take revenge on us! She won¡¯t let us leave! She¡¯s brought a whole bunch of bodyguards too!¡± Suddenly! With a loud bang, Mo Chen kicked over the table in front of him, then stood up expressionless, the air around him bristling with menace as he moved toward the mother and son. Qiao Ruoxin startled, instinctively grabbed him, ¡°Don¡¯t¡­¡± ¡°I invested so much money here, not to be mistreated.¡± She was slightly taken aback, almost forgetting that the Hengzhong Group was a major shareholder of the Disney parks in China. The tension in his jawline indicated his rage was at a boiling point, a volcanic eruption imminent. He hadn¡¯t blown up in several days, now he had found an outlet. Chapter 167 - 167 167 Try Cursing Again ?Chapter 167: Chapter 167: Try Cursing Again Chapter 167: Chapter 167: Try Cursing Again The bodyguards had already blocked all the exits of the restaurant. Bai Xue and Qiao Sisi were so scared that their faces turned pale as they tightly hugged their younger brother. They watched with wide eyes as the tall and majestic figure of the man approached closer and closer. A fierce aura rapidly spread through the air. Qiao Siming, acting like a reckless child, shouted fearlessly, ¡°You¡¯re an adult, you can¡¯t bully a child! You¡¯re my sister¡¯s man, it was Qiao Ruoxin who stole¡­¡± Before he could finish, Qiao Sisi hurriedly covered his mouth, her face turning deathly white with fear. ¡°Master Mo, he¡¯s just a kid who doesn¡¯t know better, please, don¡¯t¡­¡± Bai Xue¡¯s voice trembled with fear. There were c stains sshed on Mo Chen¡¯s snow-white shirt. Suddenly, he picked up a cup of c from the table and sshed it over the mother and two children. ¡°Ah!!!¡± Bai Xue and Qiao Sisi screamed in shock, while Qiao Siming yelled loudly, ¡°You¡¯re the bad guys! I¡¯m going to have my dad beat you up!¡± The next second, Mo Chen picked up tworge cups of c, pouring them one after another over the three of them, his dark eyes filled with indifference. In an instant, Qiao Siming burst into tears, ¡°Mommy!!! Daddy, help me! Wuuu¡­¡± ¡°Master Mo! How could you do this! He¡¯s just a child! You¡¯re so much bigger than him, can¡¯t you just let him be! He¡¯s not even ten years old!¡± Bai Xue cried bitterly, no longer caring about the sticky c stains on herself. Mo Chen, however, spoke coldly and unemotionally, ¡°The younger they are, the more valuable the lesson.¡± At this moment, Qiao Ruoxin finally stood up, ¡°Neighbor Auntie Xiaosan, if we¡¯re talking about age, shouldn¡¯t you, at your age, give us young ones some leeway?¡± Bai Xue was rendered speechless, her eyes widened. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! You bitch!¡± Qiao Sisi screamed in fury,pletely enraged. But the man sshed another cup of c over her, his voice cold and distant, ¡°Say it again if you dare.¡± Qiao Sisi¡¯s tears streamed down as she shrank back in fear. Xiaowu handed Mo Chen some wet tissues, and after he cleaned his fingers, he turned indifferently and walked over to Qiao Ruoxin. ¡°I¡¯m done here, such a buzzkill.¡± The man took hold of her slender wrist and walked towards the exit of the restaurant. ¡°Mhm.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was pulled away by Mo Chen, her good moodpletely ruined by these three people. ¡­ Bai Xue and Qiao Sisi watched their retreating figures, so angry they were practically fuming, their eyes filled with hatred. ¡°Mom! I will never let that bitch off! I¡¯ll make dad see all the great things she¡¯s done!¡± Bai Xue hugged her son tightly, ¡°Don¡¯t cry anymore, Siming. Let your dad avenge you, okay? Qiao Sisi shoved everything on the table to the ground, creating a piercing noise, truly about to explode with anger! ¡­ Inside the Disney park. The sky was clear, and the sunlight was bright. She was being pulled away by the man¡¯s towering figure, with rows of bodyguards making way for them. Many tourists automatically stepped aside to clear a path when they saw this scene. Suddenly, someone shouted, ¡°Ya! It¡¯s Qiao Ruoxin, the champion of ¡®Idol 101¡¯!¡± Her body stiffened, and she instinctively put on her sunsses, covering the lower half of her face. She had just agreed to Mrs. Mo the night before that she would keep her distance from Mo Chen in public ces. Suddenly, the area was filled with screaming fans, swarming towards her, with the bodyguards firmly surrounding them. Mo Chen protected her in his arms, looking down at her, ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s get out of here fast! I don¡¯t want to be recognized!¡± She buried her small face into the man¡¯s chest. In the crowd, they were unable to move an inch. Chapter 168 - 168 168 Because Youre Naughty You Must Be ?Chapter 168: Chapter 168: Because You¡¯re Naughty, You Must Be Punished Chapter 168: Chapter 168: Because You¡¯re Naughty, You Must Be Punished Inside the car. Finally seated in the car, Qiao Ruoxin felt utterly exhausted. It was only a few hundred meters, which, agonizingly, took half an hour to traverse due to the squeezing crowds. Mo Chen, sitting beside her, leaned against the seat apparently resting with his eyes closed and his brows furrowed in annoyance. The noisy atmosphere just now¡­ it was what he despised the most. Qiao Ruoxin stared at his profile for a long time, thinking this damn man was really handsome¡ªthe noble bridge of his nose, the perfect jawline, his features both smooth and sensual. ¡°Mo Chen, brother¡­¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± The man didn¡¯t open his eyes but slightly knitted his brows, hiding his irritability which he forcefully suppressed. ¡°Can we keep our rtionship a secret for the next year?¡± Mo Chen suddenly opened his dark eyes and turned to look at her, his voice cold, ¡°Why? For whom are you keeping the opportunity?¡± ¡°Because I just debuted with the girl group, which won¡¯t dissolve until a yearter. An idol in a rtionship is like being nailed to a pir of shame.¡± The man stared at her for a while, then said in a deep voice, ¡°What did my mother say to you?¡± This damn man was truly intelligent. She shook her head, ¡°Nothing. I just don¡¯t want to be cursed by the whole inte for leeching off your poprity, like I¡¯m some sort of trash.¡± ¡°You care about those?¡± The cold light in Mo Chen¡¯s eyes gradually subdued. Qiao Ruoxin said earnestly, ¡°Of course! I want to achieve something before standing by your side.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°And what if I don¡¯t agree?¡± His desire for control was stirring, his possessiveness brewing. He couldn¡¯t allow Little Ghost to slip from his grasp; otherwise, his heart would be uncontrobly restless. Qiao Ruoxin: ¡°Then I can only give up on you¡­ Ah!¡± As soon as her words fell, the man pinned her down on the car seat, pressing her beneath him, and stared fiercely at her, gritting his teeth, ¡°Say that again, damn it!¡± Her body hurt a little from the pressure, and she frowned, ¡°It hurts!¡± Mo Chen gripped her slender waist, ¡°Hurt? I¡¯m thinking about killing you outright!¡± ¡°It really hurts!¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Dare to say ¡®give up¡¯ again and see what happens!¡± ¡°I won¡¯t say it anymore, let go!¡± She felt like crying from the pain; Mo Chen was truly ruthless, as if he wanted to choke her to death. The man¡¯s frown gradually eased and he let go of her slender waist. Qiao Ruoxin pushed the man on top of her, ¡°Get up and sit properly¡­¡± But the damn man deliberately pressed down on her soft body, biting her earlobe, ¡°I¡¯m angry now because you weren¡¯t obedient, so I must punish you.¡± ¡°Are you crazy? The driver is still here!¡± She lowered her voice. Then, the driver suddenly stopped the car at the side of the road and left. ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin was speechless, the driver was really cooperating! Mo Chen chuckled, kissing her lips and then whispered close to her lips, ¡°No one is around now, we can do something bad.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at his handsome and shameless face, ¡°You¡¯re getting more and more shameless.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the use of a man having shame?¡± ¡°¡­¡± At that moment, her phone rang. Struggling, she pushed the man off her and checked her phone; it was Simon calling. Seeing the name disyed on the screen, she didn¡¯t want to answer. But Mo Chen had already seen through her thoughts, snatched the phone from her, and answered the call. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened in panic. Yet, he put the phone to his ear, speaking coldly, ¡°Who is it?¡± There was a long silence on the other end before Simon¡¯s voice arose, ¡°Is Xinxin there?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s voice waszily malicious as he responded, ¡°Oh¡­ she¡¯s been under me all night, still not awake. Anything important?¡± The other side was silent for three seconds, then the call abruptly ended. Chapter 169 - 169 169 Do Not Answer That Trashs Calls Again ?Chapter 169: Chapter 169: Do Not Answer That Trash¡¯s Calls Again Chapter 169: Chapter 169: Do Not Answer That Trash¡¯s Calls Again Qiao Ruoxin stared dumbfounded at the shameless man before her. What a dog of a man!!! ¡°What are you doing? What nonsense are you spouting over the phone!¡± She snatched back her phone, her cheeks involuntarily heating up a little. Does this dog of a man have no sense of shame at all! Mo Chen sneered, ¡°Let him trying to China again, I¡¯ll leave him paralyzed for life.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was momentarily stunned, then burst outughing in irritation, ¡°Why are you so violent and bloody? Are you going to beat me up in the future too?¡± ¡°Nonsense!¡± The man¡¯s tone suddenly turned nasty, and Qiao Ruoxin was so frightened that she trembled slightly. Why so fierce¡­ Seeing her look frightened, Mo Chen pulled her into his arms and gently stroked her head with a tender motion. ¡°When have I everid a hand on you?¡± She leaned on the man¡¯s shoulder, muttering softly, ¡°In bed.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The topic was closed, no further discussion possible. ¡­ Within an hour, #QiaoRuoxinSpottedDatingMysteryManAtDisney# topped the trending search. Thement section exploded. [Ahhh! Is my ship of Chenxin Ruyi CP a sess? That looks like Mr. Mo!] [My heart is broken¡­ Is my Xingyu Star Wish CP over just like that? It feels like a dream. I¡¯m still immersed in the video of their cooperation on stage and can¡¯t get out.] [Is that man really Mo Chen? With sunsses and surrounded by bodyguards, it¡¯s hard to get a clear look.] [It could just be a friend of the opposite sex! Wait for the official announcement! Don¡¯t jump to conclusions!] [I don¡¯t believe it, I don¡¯t! How could my Mortal Princess be in a rtionship so soon!] [You silly marketing ounts, go check it out! Qiao Ruoxin is rifying on Weibo! Not in a rtionship! No, not at all! Rumors spread with just a word, but rebuttal takes running legs off!] [That¡¯s what I thought. Such a pretty and ambitious girl, why would she ruin her future like that!] [Ruoxin baby, you are so awesome! Mommy will always support you!] [Really, I just came back from checking Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s Weibo, she rified it, said it was just a staff member, not a new romance.] [So disappointed, I thought she had reconciled with Mr. Mo.] [Could it be they¡¯re hiding the rtionship for the sake of their careers? Moved it underground?] [Xingyu brother, you still have a chance! Go after her! Looking forward to you two recording the variety show together tomorrow! Waiting for live updates from fans on the scene!] [What¡¯s going on with Mr. Mo, first there¡¯s a video of him pushing away sister Qiao, then liking sister Qiao¡¯s posts on Weibo. What¡¯s with all these shy moves! What is he thinking! If he likes her, just go after her! This is driving me crazy!] ¡­ Jiangfu No. 1. At this moment, Qiao Ruoxiny on the sofa, scrolling through thements under her Weibo post. As expected, everyone believed that she wasn¡¯t in a rtionship. A series of deep footsteps approached, and she looked up to see Mr. Mo, who had showered and changed into a suit. ¡°I¡¯m off to thepany, you stay here.¡± ¡°Okay, goodbye Brother Mo Chen~¡± Mo Chen nced at her, his expression darkening a bit, and he tossed his phone to her and took hers, ¡°Use mine.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to answer that trash¡¯s calls anymore.¡± With those words, he took her phone, turned, and left, leaving behind the cold sound of the door closing. ¡­ As he settled into the car, Mo Chen immediately dialed Gu Mocheng¡¯s number and said in a grave voice, ¡°How¡¯s the matter I had you look into? Wait for me in the office.¡± Ever since Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s trip to the United States, he had started having Gu Mocheng investigate the information of that address. Chapter 170 - 170 170 This shameless scoundrel ?Chapter 170: Chapter 170: This shameless scoundrel! Chapter 170: Chapter 170: This shameless scoundrel! Hengzhong Group, Chairman¡¯s Office. Mo Chen returned to his office and immediately saw Gu Mocheng sitting in the reception area, smoking with the poise of a gentleman. On seeing him, he chuckled lightly, ¡°Mo Chen has be Chairman Mo, how are you feeling?¡± Mo Chen sat down on the single sofa next to him and spoke in a deep voice, ¡°Speak, what did you find?¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mother married into the Lawrence Family, and now the family is under the control of that Little Lawrence Simon, and there¡¯s infighting within the family.¡± The man frowned slightly, ¡°And then?¡± Gu Mocheng pinched his cigarette between his fingers and lightly flicked the ash, ¡°What else? We can¡¯t know the internal affairs of the Lawrence Family, so the two years she disappeared, we couldn¡¯t find any information.¡± After a minute, Mo Chen stood up and walked behind his desk to sit in the swivel chair. The inte of thendline rang, and his slender fingers pressed the answer button. The voice of Secretary Jiang came through, ¡°Chairman Mo, Miss Zhizi is here, she says she has something to see you about.¡± ¡°Let her in.¡± Zhizi? Gu Mocheng kept the cigarette in his mouth and narrowed his eyes. The name sounded somewhat familiar? Suddenly, the office door was pushed open. A tall woman with a cold demeanor walked in. She was wearing a waist-cinched ck dress, her long ck-tea colored hair was straight, her eyebrows and eyes picturesque, revealing a touch of aloofness. She walked directly to the desk, ¡°Brother, lend me some money. I had a fallout with the family.¡± Mo Chen nced at her indifferently and directly handed over a bank card. ¡°Thanks, brother. I¡¯ll pay you back.¡± This was Mo Chen¡¯s cousin, Mo Zhizi. From the moment she entered the office until now, as she turned to leave, Gu Mocheng had been staring at her, his eyes deep and meaningful. Mo Zhizi coldly nced at him, ¡°Has Master Gu not seen a woman in eight hundred years?¡± Gu Mocheng chuckled lowly, ¡°Seems likely.¡± The woman couldn¡¯t be bothered with him and left the office, closing the door behind her. Gu Mocheng exuded an air of a debauched schr as he slowly said, ¡°The Mo Family¡¯s genes are indeed not bad. Mo Zhizi, that malnourished little girl from back then, has grown up to be so graceful.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly as he spoke in a deep voice, ¡°Speak inly.¡± ¡°I want to date your sister.¡± ¡°Get lost!¡± ¡­ Evening, at the Jiang residence number one. The dinner was cooked by Qiao Ruoxin, who had also looked at Mo Chen¡¯s medical report¡ªhis weight was still on the low side. She had made four dishes and one soup. Looking at the delicious food on the table, she couldn¡¯t help but sigh, ¡°I am really quite excellent¡­¡± At that moment, the man¡¯s tall frame embraced her from behind, and she jumped, ¡°Don¡¯t you make any noise when you walk? You scared me to death.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s intimate kissnded on her fair swan neck, his voice husky and blurred, ¡°You¡¯re so well-behaved tonight, are you asking me for something?¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help struggling, her body feeling all tingly. ¡°Stop it, let¡¯s eat. What I¡¯m asking you is to gain two kilograms within a week!¡± The man sat down on the chair he pulled out, frowning. ¡°What? Is it that difficult?¡± ¡°A little.¡± Qiao Ruoxin served him a bowl of soup, cing it in front of him, ¡°Drink the soup first, it¡¯s very nourishing.¡± However, the man chuckled lowly, with a hint of wickedness in his tone, ¡°How old are you anyway? You¡¯re worried I won¡¯t be able to satisfy you?¡± Instantly, her cheeks turned crimson. Damn it! This shameless dog of a man! ¡°What are you thinking about! Mrs. Mo said your medical report shows you¡¯re underweight, so I¡¯m trying to help you pack the pounds back on.¡± Mo Chen burst intoughter but didn¡¯t tease her any further, picking up the chopsticks to eat. Chapter 171 - 171 171 I Dont Want to Talk Just Hug Me ?Chapter 171: Chapter 171: I Don¡¯t Want to Talk, Just Hug Me Chapter 171: Chapter 171: I Don¡¯t Want to Talk, Just Hug Me Late at night. The bedroom was pitch-dark. Qiao Ruoxiny on her side on the bed, enfolded in the arms of the man behind her. Her back was pressed against the man¡¯s chest, listening to his steady breathing. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t fall asleep, would Simon just let her go like that? Obviously not, but his inaction made her feel very anxious. She nced at Mo Chen, who was asleep behind her, then gently removed his arm from around her waist. Lifting the nket, she quietly left the bed. Qiao Ruoxin took the cell phone that Mo Chen had forcibly swapped out and went alone to the terrace. The night breeze was gentle; she stood in front of the railing, gazing at the starry sky, deep in thought. After a long while, she made the call to Simon¡¯s phone. It connected quickly. ¡°You¡¯re calling me voluntarily for the second time, how unusual,¡± Qiao Ruoxin spoke calmly, ¡°Can¡¯t you¡­ let me go?¡± ¡°Can¡¯t,¡± came the crisp and clear reply from the other end of the phone. She couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°What do you like about me? Is it because both Jiang Ruolin¡¯s and my names contain ¡®Ruoxin¡¯? Or is it because we both have Asian faces?¡± She felt that she didn¡¯t look anything like Jiang Ruolin. ¡°Baby, I like you, and it has nothing to do with Ruolin.¡± Qiao Ruoxin: ¡°It doesn¡¯t? Everyone says I¡¯m Jiang Ruolin¡¯s stand-in, and you¡¯ve liked her for so many years¡­¡± She hadn¡¯t finished speaking when Simon interrupted her, ¡°Who said you¡¯re her stand-in? Can¡¯t I simply stop loving her and want you instead?¡± Her eyes narrowed slightly, skeptical, ¡°But I wouldn¡¯t want a man who¡¯s had another woman in his heart!¡± Simon¡¯s tenderughter came from the other end of the phone, ¡°Baby, you might not know, but your mother¡¯s dream was for you to marry me and for us to live happily together as a family, ever since you were a child, that¡¯s what she thought.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened in shock. ¡°You¡¯re lying! My parents were very loving when I was little!¡± ¡°Heh¡­¡± The derisiveughter left her feeling cold. Did that mean that her mother had been nning for the divorce ever since she was little? Qiao Ruoxin abruptly hung up the phone, not wanting to hear any more. Suddenly! The irritated voice of Mo Chen came from behind her, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Are you secretly calling that trash!¡± She turned and without hesitation, she threw herself into Mo Chen¡¯s arms, hugging his tall frame tightly. The man¡¯s body staggered back a step from the impact, then he embraced the slender and delicate form in his arms. After a few seconds, Mo Chen looked down and asked in a deep voice, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Mo Chen brother, you won¡¯t use me, right¡­¡± Mo Chen¡¯s brow furrowed, his voice instantly colder, ¡°Who¡¯s using you?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to talk, just hold me.¡± All of a sudden, she felt a sense of being deceived. Was the parental affection she witnessed as a child all a lie? Had the n for divorce been in ce since then? ¡°Hmm¡­¡± The man hummed softly, but the force with which he held her tightened. She didn¡¯t know how much time passed before he heard Little Ghost sobbing. He grabbed Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s chin, lifting her face, and saw tears streaming unchecked across her delicate little face. ¡°What are you crying for?¡± ¡°Women just have more tears, it¡¯s nothing.¡± She wiped away her tears, turned her face away, not wanting Mo Chen to see. Ever since her parents divorced, she had be somewhat sensitive and had started to distrust people. Chapter 172 - 172 172 Brother Wont Let You Regret It ?Chapter 172: Chapter 172: Brother Won¡¯t Let You Regret It Chapter 172: Chapter 172: Brother Won¡¯t Let You Regret It Mo Chen let out a deep sigh and lifted her by the waist to sit on the outdoor sofa next to him. She sat in the man¡¯s embrace, and despite her height advantage, she still appeared petite and delicate in Mo Chen¡¯s arms. ¡°Little Ghost, if there¡¯s anything bothering you, tell your brother, hmm?¡± The man¡¯s voice in the night was deep and sensual, overflowing with a sense of security. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes, damp with tears, met the man¡¯s dark pupils: ¡°Mo Chen, you always say I don¡¯t love you enough, but maybe, my love is only this much¡­ I¡¯ve already given you all of it.¡± There was a slight tremor in the man¡¯s dark eyes, though it was barely noticeable. She leaned against Mo Chen¡¯s broad chest and whispered, ¡°My mom told me before their divorce that they had no feelings left for each other and that they only stayed together for me.¡± Her tears began to fall again, slowly sliding down her cheeks. ¡°It made me feel like I was just a burden. Am I a stumbling block for them?¡± Her voice, usually gentle and sweet, now sounded somewhat pitiful. Mo Chen¡¯s arms tightened around her slender waist, as if he wanted to meld her into his bones and blood. His voice slightly husky, he bent down and kissed her forehead, ¡°If you¡¯re tired, go to sleep. I¡¯ll carry you back to bed.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked up to see the man¡¯s sexy Adam¡¯s apple, her slender finger touching it, and then she responded, ¡°Hmm, okay¡­¡± She smiled slightly, closed her eyes, and rested in the man¡¯s embrace. Although her wetshes were still adorned with tears. The night breeze was cool and carried a rity that seemed to refresh the mind. Mo Chen looked down at her in his arms, and suddenly the image of her debut night live broadcast appeared in his mind. She was sitting at the piano keys, quietly singing ¡°Coming Home.¡± He never knew that Little Ghost¡¯s voice could also sound so lonely. These past two years must not have been easy for her¡­ Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes fixed on her, ¡°Brother won¡¯t let you regret it.¡± His only answer was Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s peaceful sleeping face. After some time, the man got up with Qiao Ruoxin in his arms and returned to the bedroom. A dreamless night, she slept until the sky was bright. The next day, early morning. Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes to find Mo Chen no longer by her side. She rubbed her eyes and sat up,zily getting out of bed and heading towards the bathroom. Her phone rang, it was her manager calling. ¡°Hello¡­¡± ¡°Little ancestor! Did you just wake up? You have to record a variety show today, have you forgotten? You¡¯re just getting up now?¡± Qiao Ruoxin stood in front of the washbasin, seeing herself in the mirror and instantly waking up! Oh no! She had really forgotten about today¡¯s work! It was all Mo Chen¡¯s fault, canceling her work yesterday made her lower her guard, thinking she was on vacation. ¡°I¡¯ll be ready in no time! Wait for me, hanging up now!¡± After hanging up the phone, she quickly freshened up and then changed her clothes. ¡­ After getting her makeup and hair done, she was taken to the location for the variety show recording. Everyone was waiting for her again. ¡°Little ancestor, you¡¯re finally here, hurry up, quick,¡± her manager walked over, pulling her swiftly into the recording venue. This was an outdoorpetitive reality show ¡°Leap,¡± with Lu Xingyu as one of the resident MCs, carrying the show on his shoulders. Each episode¡¯s viewership reached 4.59%, and many artists coveted a chance to appear on this show but couldn¡¯t get on. Song Yingying looked at her and couldn¡¯t help saying, ¡°You¡¯ve been crying, haven¡¯t you? Why are your eyes a bit red? Looking pitiful, or is this the new trending bunny makeup?¡± ¡°Cough cough¡­ I just didn¡¯t sleep well,¡± she coughed awkwardly. Chapter 173 - 173 173 Qiao Ruoxin Gets Angry ?Chapter 173: Chapter 173: Qiao Ruoxin Gets Angry Chapter 173: Chapter 173: Qiao Ruoxin Gets Angry The morning recording session had ended, and the daytime part of the shoot wasplete, leaving only the night scenes to be shot in the evening. Everyone returned to the hotel to rest. As Qiao Ruoxin and Song Yingying were preparing to dine, just as they sat down, their manager ran in and said, ¡°Ruoxin, your dad is here! He said he couldn¡¯t reach you on the phone, so he came here to look for you.¡± A sense of dread hit her heart! Dad? It seemed she hadn¡¯t seen her father in over two years; he only sent her a birthday wish via text message each year on her birthday. ¡°Yingying, you eat first. I¡¯ll go check it out.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin arrived at the hotel lobby and indeed saw her father¡¯s figure. She walked over slowly, ¡°Dad.¡± Her father gradually turned around, looking at his daughter in front of him. He hadn¡¯t seen her for so long, he almost couldn¡¯t recognize her. ¡°Now that you¡¯re famous, you¡¯re even turning on Aunt Bai and your siblings? Using Mo Chen¡¯s influence to start bullying us?¡± His acrid and harsh words chilled her to the bone. Qiao Ruoxin responded indifferently, ¡°What can I do? Your son sshed a whole c on Mr. Mo. With that temper of his, used to being pampered since childhood, can he endure such an insult?¡± Her father shouted angrily, ¡°That¡¯s your family! You just watch Mo Chen bully them without doing anything? Your brother is not even ten years old, what does a child know! You let them be humiliated in public, and there was also the incident with Sisi getting cyberbullied¡ªthe one Bai Xue said you orchestrated! How did you be so cold-blooded!¡± ¡°So being under ten means you can do whatever you want? If hemits murder or arson one day, are you going to let that slide too? Moreover, what public humiliation? The area was cleared, only the bodyguards saw it.¡± She couldn¡¯t help but let out a bitterugh. This was her worthless father, always blindly taking Bai Xue and her children¡¯s side without considering right or wrong. ¡°What nonsense are you spouting! How could your brother evermit murder or arson? He¡¯s just spoiled, that¡¯s all. You could¡¯ve stopped Mo Chen, but you chose to just stand by. Deep down, you¡¯ve never regarded those three as your family!¡± Her father grew more and more agitated, his voice getting louder. Qiao Ruoxin nced at the guests passing through the lobby, her tone cold, ¡°They were never my family. The mistress took over, muscling into the nest¡­¡± The next second, her father¡¯s pnded hard on her face. A loud ¡®smack¡¯ rang out, stunning everyone in the hotel lobby. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, you¡¯re bing more and more selfish just like your mother! You better make sure Mo Chen continues to dote on you! Otherwise, with a temperament like yours, if Mo Chen ever leaves you, I don¡¯t know how many people will be lined up waiting to trample you!¡± Ha¡­ Qiao Ruoxin felt her cheek burning with pain, and it even seemed to be swelling rapidly. A wicked thought crossed her mind, and she looked at her father coldly, ¡°I¡¯m angry now. I¡¯m going to make those three cry and beg. Just you wait!¡± Without another word, she headed towards the elevator. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! You wouldn¡¯t dare!¡± her father shouted furiously. Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t look back, her elegant figure seething with rage. The elevator dinged, and its doors slowly opened. She walked straight in, only to find Lu Xingyu and Kong Ling standing inside. Lu Xingyu immediately noticed her swollen cheek, ¡°What happened to your face?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± ¡°We still have to record tonight, how can you do it like this? I¡¯ll take you to a nearby hospital to get it treated!¡± Without waiting for her response, Lu Xingyu forcefully took her wrist and led her out of the elevator. Kong Ling was left standing alone inside, seething with jealousy. She had just been paired up with Lu Xingyu for today¡¯s program, barely getting familiar, and now Qiao Ruoxin had stolen his attention again. Chapter 174 - 174 174 Kong Lings Recklessness Again ?Chapter 174: Chapter 174: Kong Ling¡¯s Recklessness Again Chapter 174: Chapter 174: Kong Ling¡¯s Recklessness Again Kong Ling took the elevator alone back to the restaurant reserved by the program team, ready to have a meal. As soon as she sat down, she noticed Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mobile phone on the dining table, with over a dozen missed calls. The note disyed ¡°Little Ghost.¡± Who is Little Ghost? While Kong Ling was wondering, the phone started vibrating again¡ªit was another call from the contact saved as ¡°Little Ghost.¡± Kong Ling hesitated for a moment, then answered the call, ¡°Hello, Qiao Ruoxin is not here right now, I¡¯ll have her call you back when she returns.¡± An icy voice came from the other end of the phone, ¡°Who are you?¡± Kong Ling stiffened¡ªwas this the voice of Mo Chen? Suddenly, she had a wicked idea. ¡°I am her friend.¡± ¡°Where has she gone?¡± Kong Ling struggled internally for a few seconds but eventually said, ¡°Not too sure, I saw Lu Xingyu pulling her out of the hotel earlier, not sure what they were off to do, but it looked like they had some private business to attend to.¡± Using a tone that was intentionally misleading. There was silence on the other end of the phone for ten seconds before the call ended. Looking at the phone screen that indicated the call had ended. Kong Ling let out a coldugh. The situation was Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s own making; she was just restating it from a bystander¡¯s perspective. That wasn¡¯t so bad, was it? As for how Mo Chen would interpret it, that was out of her hands. ¡­ Hospital. Ruoxin¡¯s face had been treated, and she was now icing it, hoping to reduce the swelling quickly, especially since she had a recording that evening. Lu Xingyu wrapped the ice pack with disposable medical gauze, preparing to help her with the coldpress. She instinctively pulled back, ¡°I can do it myself.¡± After all, both of their social media followings were sorge; if someone captured an intimate moment between them, it would create a media frenzy. Lu Xingyu chuckled lightly, ¡°Being so cautious, afraid of rumors?¡± ¡°I have a boyfriend now, he doesn¡¯t like others touching me.¡± She applied the ice pack to her face, immediately feeling much morefortable. Lu Xingyu raised an eyebrow, the disbelief clear in his tone, ¡°Really? You just rified on Weibo yesterday that you¡¯re not dating.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She had no response. Qiao Ruoxin held the ice pack to her face with one hand and reached for her mobile phone with the other, only to realize she didn¡¯t have it with her! ¡°Looking for this? Your phone? Use mine.¡± She looked at Lu Xingyu¡¯s phone that he was offering her, hesitating whether to take it or not. But Mo Chen would definitely call around this time, and it would cause him to lose his temper if she didn¡¯t answer. ¡°Thank you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin took the phone and dialed her own number, then after a few rings, someone picked up. Seeing her on the phone, Lu Xingyu conscientiously walked away, giving her space. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, it¡¯s me, I left my phone at the hotel.¡± A cold and frightening voice came from the other end, ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°Nothing much, just dealing with a small injury at the hospital, it¡¯s not serious.¡± ¡°Injured?¡± ¡°Yeah, but it¡¯s not serious. You don¡¯t need toe over.¡± ¡°So a man is with you, and you fucking don¡¯t need me now?¡± Sure enough, Mo Chen¡¯s temper red. ¡°¡­¡± She frowned slightly, ¡°Who told you that? Forget it, thene over, to Hospital 302.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± The bastard replied coldly and then hung up the phone. After Qiao Ruoxin ended the call, she felt somewhat angry. Was Mo Chen having someone spy on her? But the program¡¯s recording has always been under strict confidentiality; non-staff weren¡¯t allowed in at all! Who has been spreading rumors? Seeing that she had finished the call, Lu Xingyu approached her, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? You don¡¯t look so good.¡± She handed the phone back to the man, ¡°It¡¯s nothing, thank you, Teacher Lu.¡± Chapter 175 - 175 175 Dont Know How to Dodge Even When Hit ?Chapter 175: Chapter 175: Don¡¯t Know How to Dodge Even When Hit? Useless Chapter 175: Chapter 175: Don¡¯t Know How to Dodge Even When Hit? Useless Qiao Ruoxin stared at Lu Xingyu for a few seconds, ¡°Although it¡¯s a bit embarrassing, could you please go back first? I¡¯d like to be alone for a while. It¡¯s better if we go our separate ways.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Lu Xingyu was indeed at a loss for words. This woman was truly cold-blooded and ruthless. ¡°Then I¡¯ll leave first. Go back and rest early; the recording tonight willst until early morning.¡± ¡°Thank you, Teacher Lu.¡± Lu Xingyu turned and left, and she sat alone in the lounge area, continuing to apply the ice pack. Half an hourter, she heard a series of deep footsteps. Looking up, she saw Mo Chen¡¯s handsome and tall figure standing before her, blocking all the light. The man¡¯s slender fingers gripped her chin, gently removed the ice pack, and then his expression turned ice-cold in an instant, ¡°Who hit you?¡± ¡°My dad.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen¡¯s grip on her chin grew tighter, and he said in a deep voice, ¡°Because of me?¡± ¡°He wouldn¡¯t dare to find you. He could only vent his anger on me.¡± Her tone was so light, and yet it carried a hint of grievance andint. Indeed, the next second, Mo Chen picked up the phone and dialed a number, ¡°Design a reasonable and natural n to get the Qiao Zhiyong family out of the capital!¡± Having said that, he hung up directly, cruel and violent, without any room for negotiation. Qiao Ruoxin stood up, staring at the man¡¯s handsome face, ¡°Mo Chen, if one day you don¡¯t want me, there will surely be a line of people waiting to trample me.¡± The man snorted derisively and said coldly, ¡°That¡¯s why you need to cling tightly to me, you fool!¡± Two years ago, that¡¯s what he thought¡ªwhy did this fool leave him in the first ce? ¡°Mo Chen, I haven¡¯t eaten yet, I¡¯m hungry.¡± Her beautiful eyes were like a pool of spring water, staring intently at the man. Mo Ye let out a disdainful snort ofughter, ¡°Didn¡¯t you have a man apanying you here? Where is he? He didn¡¯t even let you eat?¡± The jealousy in his tone felt like it could drown the entire hospital. She couldn¡¯t help butugh softly, leaned in and sniffed the man¡¯s chest like a yful and mischievous kitten, never still for a moment. Mo Chen frowned, ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°It seems like I can smell a strong scent of vinegar, Mo Chen. I remember you don¡¯t like sour things, right?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man unceremoniously tapped her forehead violently, ¡°I really want to kill you!¡± Then, he roughly pulled her hand and headed towards the outside of the hospital. ¡­ Inside the private dining room. Qiao Ruoxin ordered a lot of dishes, many of which were specifically for Mo Chen. The man poured her a cup of tea and ced it in front of her, ¡°Does your face still hurt?¡± She finally showed a smile, ¡°It doesn¡¯t hurt anymore. The medical ice pack from the hospital was very effective; the swelling has gone down.¡± Mo Chen stared at her bruised right cheek, frowning unhappily, ¡°Got hit and didn¡¯t even know to dodge? Useless.¡± ¡°Just this once. It won¡¯t happen again.¡± She was thoroughly disappointed with her father in her heart. The waiter brought dishes to the table one after another and then left the private room. With a lot of physical activity in the evening¡¯s recording, she needed to eat more to keep up. Across from her, Mo Chen, when he was angry, was so violent, but while eating, he was extraordinarily graceful and well-mannered, the epitome of a noble gentleman. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but sigh inwardly. This was the difference between a conglomerate and a nouveau riche, it seemed. It was really miraculous that she knew Mo Chen. The Qiao Family was just a small enterprise, far from the Mo Family, the richest in Asia. Chapter 176 - 176 176 But there are many reasons why I like ?Chapter 176: Chapter 176: But there are many reasons why I like you Chapter 176: Chapter 176: But there are many reasons why I like you Mo Chen watched the Little Ghost across from him zoning out and said in a deep voice, ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± Upon hearing the man¡¯s voice, she snapped back to reality, ¡°I was wondering¡­ what exactly do you like about me? Is it that in your eyes, I have nothing going for me but my looks?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you also good at courting disaster?¡± The corners of the man¡¯s mouth quirked up. ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin bit into a rib viciously, ¡°I¡¯m trying to have a serious conversation with you!¡± ¡°Eat without speaking, sleep without talking, be good.¡± Master Mo finished his meal and refilled her empty teacup in front of her, then quietly watched her eat. This Little Ghost had a fairly appealing way of eating, it seems. Even her pretty and delicate face was pleasant to look at when she was angry. After sipping a small bowl of soup, Qiao Ruoxin took a napkin and wiped the corners of her mouth. ¡­ After she finished eating, Mo Chen took her back to the hotel where her program was being filmed. In the car, Qiao Ruoxin looked at the man beside her, who was now resting with his eyes closed against the seat. ¡°Mo Chen, you haven¡¯t answered my question yet. What exactly do you like about me?¡± She had always wanted to know the answer to this question, was it just because she was pretty? But with Mo Chen¡¯s status, he must see all kinds of stunning beauties all the time. The man opened his half-closed eyes and nced at her, his tone indifferent, ¡°There¡¯s no reason.¡± Perhaps it was from the very first moment he saw her that he wanted to make her his own. It was like finding the missing rib from his past life; even if the mind was clear, the body could hardly be controlled. Qiao Ruoxin pouted her lips slightly in disappointment, ¡°But there are so many reasons why I like you¡­¡± The man¡¯s eyebrows lifted slightly as he opened his dark eyes, looking at her with an intrigued expression, ¡°Oh? What are your reasons?¡± A faint smile yed on his lips. Qiao Ruoxin propped her chin with one hand, thought for a moment, and said, ¡°You¡¯re tall and handsome, super rich, a super schr, and you spoil me a lot. Although you have quite the temper, you¡¯re very good looking, and among the circle of rich second generations, you are the king of looks.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Master Mo silently watched the Little Ghost¡¯s earnest expression. Indeed, just a child at heart, innocent and sunny. Perhaps, this Little Ghost hadn¡¯t grasped the deepest meaning of love yet. But it was her personality that could give a man the feeling of a first love. Qiao Ruoxin felt a bit embarrassed as she looked towards the man¡¯s silent, handsome face, ¡°Do I sound a bit superficial?¡± The man pulled her into his arms, his long arms encircling her slender waist, and said in a deep voice, ¡°To like is to like, regardless of the reasons. In the end, it¡¯s all about affection. As long as I possess all that you like, that¡¯s enough.¡± For some reason¡­ Qiao Ruoxin felt a stream of fresh spring flowing into her heart, cool andforting, and greedily wanting more. ¡°Mo Chen, I also like that you¡¯re more mature than me.¡± She looked up at him, blinking. In many ways of dealing with things, Mo Chen was indeed much more mature than she was. Mo Chen chuckled lowly, hisughter full of doting, ¡°After all, I¡¯ve lived six more years than you.¡± Master Mo made her realize that irritability and maturity weren¡¯t contradictory. The car slowly stopped in front of the hotel, and a doorman immediately came over to open the car door. Qiao Ruoxin kissed the man¡¯s chin, then turned and got out of the car, walking towards the hotel. Inside the car, Mo Chen watched her departing figure through the window until she disappeared from view, and then the driver drove away. Chapter 177 - 177 177 Do You Think the Whole Four Seas ?Chapter 177: Chapter 177: Do You Think the Whole Four Seas Belong to You? Chapter 177: Chapter 177: Do You Think the Whole Four Seas Belong to You? Half an hour before the evening recording, everyone had changed their clothes, waiting to start filming. Qiao Ruoxin was warming up her hands and feet, nning to perform wellter on. It wasn¡¯t easy to get on this variety show, so she needed to fight for camera time. Just then, Kong Ling approached with feigned concern, ¡°Ruoxin, is your face okay?¡± She scoffed, ¡°What¡¯s it to you?¡± Kong Ling was rendered speechless, having not expected Qiao Ruoxin to turn on her so directly. Qiao Ruoxin finally shifted her gaze onto Kong Ling¡¯s face, ¡°Do you know why I¡¯ve let you off the hook time and again? Did you really think I was unaware of the things you¡¯ve done?¡± When she got back to the hotel, she saw over a dozen missed calls and a call thatsted only about ten seconds on her phone, and then everything became clear. After all, only Kong Ling and Lu Xingyu had seen her swollen cheeks. Kong Ling¡¯s face went pale instantly, her lips trembling slightly. ¡°The reason I¡¯ve repeatedly let you off is simply that I find you quite pitiable; your father is still hospitalized, facing high medical bills for you to pay, and your younger brother and sister reliant on you to earn for the family. But why are you always targeting me? Do you think pulling me into the mud will elevate you? I warn you, if you pull these stunts again, don¡¯t me me for being heartless.¡± After speaking, Qiao Ruoxin deliberately moved a few steps away, keeping her distance from her. Kong Ling stood frozen, herplexion growing increasingly ugly, hands clenched into fists at her sides, her fingernails digging deep into her palms. ¡­ In the following two days, Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t have any work and hid away in Jiang Mansion Number One to sleep in. Suddenly, the nanny came running to knock on the door, ¡°Miss Qiao, Miss Qiao, there are several people looking for you outside, they say they¡¯re your family.¡± Family? She abruptly opened her eyes, sat up, and threw off the quilt. She got out of bed to open the door and saw the anxious nanny standing outside, ¡°My family?¡± ¡°Yes, they insist on seeing you or they won¡¯t leave.¡± ¡°Let them wait, I¡¯ll change my clothes and go down.¡± Downstairs in the living room. All the Qiao Family members hade, including the grandparents; they were prepared to collectively confront Qiao Ruoxin. Every face was filled with displeasure. A momentter, Qiao Ruoxin came down from upstairs and saw the living room filled with the Qiao Family. At the sound of her footsteps, Qiao¡¯s father was the first to stand up emotionally, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Was it you who made Mo Chen turn against us? He¡¯s now trying to drive us out of the capital! How can you be so heartless!¡± But Bai Xue got up with an embarrassed smile, ¡°Ruoxin, we¡¯re all family, how can you do this¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin sat down on the single sofa with a cold expression, ncing at her grandparents whom she hadn¡¯t seen for a long time. ¡°Grandpa, Grandma, you too are joining them in ganging up on me?¡± ¡°Who¡¯s ganging up on you! You¡¯re the heartless one! It¡¯s you who made us have to scramble out of the capital! If you had any conscience at all, you¡¯d beg Mo Chen not to do this,¡± her father said excitedly, his face red with anger. Over the past few days, hispany had run into one problem after another, even receiving summons from the court. Sheughed faintly, ¡°I don¡¯t have that much influence. Mo Sir won¡¯t listen to me. It¡¯s your own son who sshed someone with c.¡± ¡°Ruoxin you can¡¯t do this; Siming didn¡¯t mean to do it, he¡¯s just a kid¡­¡± Bai Xue even started crying. The next second, Qiao Ruoxin raised her voice in anger, ¡°At this point, you¡¯re still saying he is just a kid! Do you think you¡¯re the mother of the world? That everyone should yield to him?¡± Chapter 178 - 178 178 You Dont Care for Your Daughter But I ?Chapter 178: Chapter 178: You Don¡¯t Care for Your Daughter, But I Care for My Woman Chapter 178: Chapter 178: You Don¡¯t Care for Your Daughter, But I Care for My Woman Finally, after a long silence, Grandpa spoke up, ¡°Xinxin, it¡¯s myck of discipline that led to your dad¡¯s failure to discipline as well. Now tell me, what do we need to do to be forgiven by you? Do you want Grandpa to kneel down for you?¡± After speaking, the old man really got up and knelt on the living room carpet facing Qiao Ruoxin. This scene was shocking to witness. Qiao Ruoxin came forward to support her grandfather, ¡°Grandpa! You¡¯re pressuring me!¡± ¡°Dad!!! What are you doing! Kneeling down to her, a younger generation, is an insult to me as a father!¡± Qiao¡¯s father was on the verge of copse. ¡°Get out of my way! I never approved of that mistress, but you insisted on marrying her. After bringing her home, she¡¯s caused nothing but trouble. Now she has angered the Mo Family, how can we not kneel? Do we really wait for the Qiao Family to be kicked out of the capital before you¡¯re satisfied?¡± The old man yelled at Qiao¡¯s father who was bbergasted. ¡°Dad, how can you speak about me like this¡­¡± Bai Xue was so frightened, her face turned pale. Grandma helped Grandpa up on the side, ¡°You¡¯re putting Ruoxin under a lot of pressure like this. Get up, sit properly.¡± The chaotic scene caused the maid hiding on the side to panic, so she sneaked out to secretly call Mo Chen and report. Qiao Ruoxin looked at her elderly grandparents, silent for a very long time, as if it had been a century. ¡°To ask Mo Chen for help is fine, but I have one condition.¡± As soon as these words came out, everyone¡¯s eyes focused on her, their gaze filled with both hope and panic. Qiao Ruoxin turned her gaze towards the sobbing Bai Xue, ¡°Let Auntie Bai kneel to Mo Chen.¡± Qiao¡¯s father was shocked, ¡°Are you even human! How can you utter such nonsense! Auntie Bai kneel to Mo Chen?¡± ¡°What? Kneeling to Mo Chen would already be elevating her status. Otherwise, just leave the capital.¡± After speaking, she turned around ready to leave. Unexpectedly, Grandpa called out to her, ¡°Let¡¯s do it this way. Bai Xue should kneel here and beg for Mo Chen¡¯s forgiveness, otherwise she is not allowed to return to the Qiao Family!¡± After speaking, Grandpa stood up with Grandma¡¯s help, ready to leave. ¡°Mom and Dad! You can¡¯t do this to me, Qiao Ruoxin is deliberately making things difficult for me! Even if I kneel, Mo Chen won¡¯t let us off!¡± Bai Xue saw that she was about to be a sacrifice, while her inws had made up their minds. Bai Xue grabbed Qiao¡¯s father¡¯s arm, ¡°Husband! I don¡¯t want to kneel to Mo Chen! He will humiliate me! You have no idea how he humiliated the three of usst time!¡± The living room was inplete disarray. Suddenly, a deep and indifferent voice broke in, ¡°Who allowed you to casually enter my home?¡± It was as if spoken by a deity. It made everyone present shudder, except for Qiao Ruoxin. Mo Chen walked into the living room, dressed in a ck suit with a ck shirt underneath, as if steeped in darkness. Xiaowu followed behind him, coldly observing everyone in the room. Mo Chen walked step by step to the couch, sitting on the single-seat sofa where Qiao Ruoxin had just been seated. Ayer of frost seemed to cover his handsome features as he spoke coldly, ¡°Are you trying to act shamelessly with me?¡± Qiao¡¯s grandfather was the first to step forward, ¡°Mr. Xiaomo, congrattions on your recent promotion. It¡¯s my failure in teaching that allowed that woman to displease you. If she kneels down to apologize to you, would that be eptable?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s indifferent gaze swept over the trembling Bai Xue, then turned to Qiao Ruoxin. Hiszy, deep voice slowly began, ¡°Mr. Qiao, you¡¯re no longer young, yet you assert your authority by hitting your own daughter? You may not cherish your daughter, but I cherish my woman, and that p was not gentle.¡± Qiao¡¯s father¡¯s face turned extremely unsightly, unable to utter a single word. Chapter 179 - 179 179 Wanting to Have a Child for Brother ?Chapter 179: Chapter 179: Wanting to Have a Child for Brother? Chapter 179: Chapter 179: Wanting to Have a Child for Brother? At this moment, Qiao Ruoxin stood by, her heart trembling slightly. Mo Chen leaned on the sofa, exuding the posture of an emperor, high and mighty, creating an overwhelming sense of oppression. Suddenly, his icy voice stated, ¡°That woman should kneel, and Mr. Qiao ought to apologize to my woman in person.¡± As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of the Qiao Family turned extremely ugly. The living room fell as silent as a tomb. Qiao Father practically threw away his old dignity and said, ¡°Mr. Xiaomo, we have had no grudges in the past and no quarrels recently, why target me like this?¡± The man scoffed disdainfully, ¡°How can you say we have no grudges? Didn¡¯t your son spill Coke all over me?¡± ¡°He¡¯s young and ignorant¡­¡± Mo Chen pinched the bridge of his nose with his long fingers, appearing somewhat impatient, and said coldly, ¡°Either apologize or get out of the capital.¡± This firm and cold stance left Qiao Father momentarily flustered. The first to react was Qiao Grandfather, ¡°Why would you hit your own daughter? Did you ever scold your son for the good deed he did? Apologize to Ruoxin!¡± Qiao Grandfather then looked at Bai Xue, pressing her down onto the carpet, ¡°Kneel down and apologize to Mr. Mo, it¡¯s all because of you, this disaster! I should never have let you into the Qiao Family¡¯s door!¡± ¡°Ah!!! Dad, how could you do this to me!¡± Bai Xue screamed in despair as she violently knelt on the ground. ¡°What? Do you really want the Qiao Family to be driven out of the capital because of a disaster like you? What are you worth!¡± Qiao Grandfather could no longer contain his fury, his old facepletely humiliated by this woman. Seeing this, Qiao Father became tangled in confusion and turned to Qiao Ruoxin, ¡°Ruoxin! Dad was wrong, I shouldn¡¯t have hit you, let¡¯s put an end to this farce!¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t be bothered to watch this chaotic scene any longer. ¡°Everyone leave, I don¡¯t want to see you again.¡± After saying this, she turned away heartlessly. However, everyone carefully watched Mo Chen, waiting for hismand, after all, he was the big boss. Mo Chen nced at Xiaowu indifferently and Xiaowu instantly understood. ¡°Mr. Qiao, Qiao Father, please go back, Mr. Mo will keep his word.¡± Qiao Grandfather was the first to leave while pulling Qiao Grandmother along. Bai Xue, kneeling on the floor with tears streaming down her face, looked at Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s retreating figure with hatred, then stood up and angrily turned to leave. That loathsome look in Bai Xue¡¯s eyes seemed to say, she would definitely seek revenge against Qiao Ruoxin! Qiao Father gave onest look at Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s retreating figure and also turned to leave. Quietpletely settled in the living room. Xiaowu also quietly left. The next second, Mo Chen grabbed her slender wrist, pulling her into his embrace, to sit on his long legs. Looking down at her little face, he said in a deep voice, ¡°Still unhappy?¡± Qiao Ruoxin sighed softly, ¡°No, it¡¯s just embarrassing for you to see all that¡­ I wanted to maintain the image of a pampered little princess in your eyes, not¡­ well, what just happened.¡± The man chuckled and took hold of her chin, teasing her with a nonchnt tone, ¡°I¡¯ve already said I¡¯m millions of times better than your real dad. Come on, call me ¡®Daddy¡¯ and let me hear it, hmm?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Suddenly, it seemed possible that Mr. Mo might be a doting father in the future. Qiao Ruoxin looked up at him with eyes as innocent as a deer¡¯s, ¡°Mo Chen, do you want to have daughters or sons in the future?¡± The man slightly raised an eyebrow, ¡°Wanting to have kids for your brother now?¡± This wicked and suggestive tone¡­ really deserved a beating! Chapter 180 - 180 180 Tonight I will ruin her reputation ?Chapter 180: Chapter 180: Tonight, I will ruin her reputation! Chapter 180: Chapter 180: Tonight, I will ruin her reputation! ¡°Who said I want to have your child! I was just asking! If you don¡¯t want to talk, fine!¡± She pretended to be angry as she struggled to leave the man¡¯s embrace, yet Mo Chen held her even tighter, making her unable to move. ¡°Little Ghost, as long as it¡¯s yours, I¡¯ll love it,¡± he said. In an instant, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face was flushed with a touch of crimson. Suddenly, she was lost in a fantasy about having a baby, wondering what a child with Mo Chen would look like. ¡°Why did your parents only have you? It seems they really like children.¡± For a family like the Mo Family, wouldn¡¯t they want to have a whole ser team? Mo Chen¡¯s slender fingers were stroking her waist, and he chuckled lightly, ¡°Your uncle Mo doesn¡¯t want his woman to suffer a second time.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She felt as if a face full of dog food had been thrown at her; the rumors were true that Mo Tian doted on Mrs. Mo to the skies. Qiao Ruoxin frowned, ¡°It seems like giving birth really hurts, and being pregnant is quite ufortable.¡± ¡°When the timees, I¡¯ll get you a professional team so you won¡¯t suffer too much,¡± the man said, pinching her chin as if he were seriously considering it. Something didn¡¯t feel quite right. Wasn¡¯t this just an inquiry? Why did it feel like they were seriously nning to start trying for a baby? What the heck was this??? Qiao Ruoxin narrowed her eyes, seized the man¡¯s ck shirt cor, and quipped, ¡°Mo Chen, why do I feel like you¡¯re so experienced, huh? Have other women given birth to your kids?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man looked at her somewhat amusingly, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, are you asking for trouble?¡± ¡°All those wealthy heirs have lots of illegitimate children outside¡­¡± she muttered in a low voice. Moreover, she heard that those rich scions were perverts when it came to women! This was also why she initially did not want to ept Mo Chen¡¯s confession; she did not want to be a ything in their hands. Mo Chen became instantly furious, grabbed her slender waist, and said angrily, ¡°Are youparing me to that trash? In your eyes, am I no different from that garbage?¡± Sensing his rage, Qiao Ruoxin instantly chickened out¡­ She awkwardly chuckled, then with slender arms wrapped around his neck, she kissed the corner of his lips, ¡°Don¡¯t be angry, I was just kidding! I¡¯m just curious how you know so much, that¡¯s all.¡± Mo Chen scoffed, holding her waist, his voice cold, ¡°Because I¡¯ve lived six years longer than you, are you satisfied with that answer?¡± ¡°Very satisfied,¡± she said, blinking her bright eyes innocently. The man gazed at her plump, red lips moving together and fiercely kissed her, ¡°You¡¯re asking for it!¡± ¡°Mm¡­ Can¡¯t you kiss properly? Why do you always bite me?¡± Qiao Ruoxin tried to push him away. ¡°Haven¡¯t you ever bitten? I¡¯m much more gentle than you!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Gentle? Does that word even apply to Mo Chen??? Mo Chen ravaged her lips until she begged for mercy, promising to make him lunch, then he finally let her go. This dog of a man was now obediently eating and sleeping, which was a good improvement. ¡­ After resting at home for two days, her first task was to attend a charity dinner. Qiao Ruoxin wore a strapped starry sky dress, as if draping the Milky Way around herself. Her agent wanted her to expand herwork to facilitate a smoother career in the entertainment industry. But what Qiao Ruoxin hadn¡¯t expected was that her stepmother Bai Xue and her wretched stepsister Qiao Sisi were also there, and they hade with ill intentions. In a corner. Bai Xue and Qiao Sisi, mother and daughter, were staring intently at Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s figure. ¡°Mom! You really knelt in front of her? How could Dad and Grandpa do this!¡± ¡°This little bitch, tonight I¡¯ll make sure she¡¯s utterly disgraced! Let¡¯s see if Mo Chen still wants her, acting all high and mighty just because she¡¯s favored. Does he really think he loves her that much? It¡¯s just her skin he likes!¡± Bai Xue¡¯s teeth-gritting expression was somewhat terrifying. Chapter 181 - 181 181 Online Face-Slapping ?Chapter 181: Chapter 181: Online Face-pping! Chapter 181: Chapter 181: Online Face-pping! Qiao Sisi looked at her mother, ¡°Mom, what are you going to do?¡± ¡°Hmph¡­ I¡¯ve already bribed that waiter, slipped drugs into her ss, and arranged a few men for her to thoroughly enjoy herself tonight. She likes to seduce men, doesn¡¯t she? I refuse to believe that Mo Chen would still want her after seeing this scene.¡± Upon hearing this, Qiao Sisi¡¯s eyes lit up, ¡°Mom! That¡¯s brilliant! Let Mo Chen see her true face! All that talk about being a Mortal Princess, born to be the center of attention¡ªshe¡¯s naturally a man-seducer!¡± Bai Xue, thinking about being forced to kneel that day, was so angry that she almost vomited blood. ¡°The little wench, making me kneel in front of so many people that day! I must have my revenge!¡± ¡°Right! Qiao Ruoxin is just a little wench, she needs to be taught a lesson!¡± Bai Xue took a nce at Qiao Sisi, ¡°I¡¯m going to room 5023 to check if the camera is well-hidden. Stay here and watch closely. Call me immediately if you see any signs of the drug taking effect.¡± ¡°Sure, don¡¯t worry, mom.¡± After Bai Xue left, a slender ck shadow swept by, overhearing their entire conversation. ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin picked up a ss of red wine from the waiter¡¯s tray, which was the only one on it. As she was about to drink, a woman approached her¡ªthis woman was Mo Zhizi. ¡°You are¡­?¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but ask. Mo Zhizi had studied abroad for many years and only recently returned to the country a few months ago. They didn¡¯t know each other. Mo Zhizi merely leaned in and whispered something into her ear. A hint of shock shed in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s beautiful eyes before returning to normal. Mo Zhizi also turned and left. To outsiders, it seemed nothing unusual, as if they were only exchanging greetings. She gently swirled the red wine in her hand and then took a sip. In the corner, Qiao Sisi was ecstatic to see her drink it! After a while, Qiao Ruoxin pretended to be affected by the drug and left the banquet hall. Qiao Sisi immediately followed and called Bai Xue, ¡°Mom! Mom! The drug¡¯s taking effect, she¡¯s leaving! What should we do now?¡± ¡°Well done! Follow her. Qiao Ruoxin must be feeling weak right now. Take her by force to room 5023; the show¡¯s about to start!¡± ¡°Okay, I¡¯m on it!¡± ¡­ Qiao Sisi followed the figure of Qiao Ruoxin to the elevator. Qiao Ruoxin pretended to be weak and leaned against the wall as she waited for the elevator doors to open. From the corner of her eye, she had already spotted the approaching Qiao Sisi. With a ding-dong, the elevator doors slowly opened. She staggered inside, and Qiao Sisi hurried in after her, pressing the button. Qiao Sisi grabbed her wrist andughed with schadenfreude, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! You¡¯ve finally met your downfall! After tonight, I doubt Mo Chen will still want you!¡± To her surprise, the next second, Qiao Ruoxin suddenly seized Qiao Sisi¡¯s jaw, ¡°You and your mother really never change.¡± ¡°You! You!¡± Qiao Sisi turned pale with shock. Qiao Ruoxin poured the ss of red wine she had been holding right into Qiao Sisi¡¯s mouth, ¡°This is the thoughtful gift your mother prepared. You¡¯d better enjoy it.¡± Qiao Sisi struggled desperately but ended up swallowing the red wine. ¡°Cough cough cough¡­ Qiao Ruoxin, you wench! How did you know? Who told you?¡± With a ding-dong, the elevator doors opened again. Qiao Ruoxin forcibly pulled Qiao Sisi out of the elevator, looking for the room, ¡°Why do you care how I know? Room 5023, is it? I¡¯ll personally take you there!¡± Chapter 182 - 182 182 Brother Mo Chen Dont Go ?Chapter 182: Chapter 182: Brother Mo Chen, Don¡¯t Go Chapter 182: Chapter 182: Brother Mo Chen, Don¡¯t Go She followed the room number to 5023, snatched the room key from Qiao Sisi¡¯s hands, and pushed her fiercely into the room. ¡°No!!! Qiao Ruoxin, you bitch, you can¡¯t do this to me!¡± Qiao Sisi could feel the drug taking effect in her body, and with thest bit of strength, she tried to escape. But Qiao Ruoxin ruthlessly shut the door, and in the moment the door closed, seeing Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face, Qiao Sisi despaired. Inside the room. Qiao Sisi¡¯s body copsed weakly onto the carpet, as several men slowly approached. ¡°Don¡¯te over! I¡¯m not Qiao Ruoxin! Mom! Help! I don¡¯t want to¡­¡± ¡­ On the corridor. Qiao Ruoxin also felt somewhat weak as she leaned against the wall, because she really did drink a small sip of the red wine to deceive Qiao Sisi. This mother and daughter are really ruthless. Even just a small sip made her feel weak all over, which showed how potent the drug was. She supported herself against the corridor wall and slowly walked towards the elevator, a fineyer of sweat beading on her forehead. She took out her phone and dialed Mo Chen¡¯s number; the call connected quickly. Her voice was strained, as if she was holding back something, ¡°Mo Chen, brother¡­ I feel so bad, can youe pick me up?¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± The man¡¯s voice instantly became colder. ¡°I¡­ have been drugged, hurry!¡± Beep¡­ beep¡­ The call had already been disconnected. Qiao Ruoxin clung to thest shred of lucidity and entered the elevator, pressing for the basement level to wait in the underground parking garage. Her body felt abnormally hot, desiring to plunge into cold water to cool down Ufortable, suppressed. Ding dong, the elevator door opened again. She arrived alone in the underground parking garage, where it was cooler. But it still couldn¡¯t alleviate the heat inside her, making her feel like she was going mad! It was as if there was a volcano erupting inside her! Fine beads of sweat continuously emerged on her forehead, extremely ufortable. Her mind started to wander in confusion, at this moment, she really missed that bastard man, wanting to be held by him, kissed by him. Qiao Ruoxin leaned against a pir, pinching her waist to stay alert. Just when she was about to copse, everything went dark, and she fell. But it seemed she didn¡¯t fall onto the cold ground, but rather into a man¡¯s arms; when she smelled that refreshing and pleasant male scent, shepletely rxed. It must be Mo Chen. Struggling to open her eyes, she indeed saw Mo Chen¡¯s taut jawline, his handsome face clouded with worry. ¡°Hang in there, brother will take you home.¡± ¡°Mmm, it¡¯s good that you¡¯re here.¡± Qiao Ruoxin closed her eyes in relief, feeling that as long as this bastard man was holding her, whatever happened next didn¡¯t matter. The man, holding her soft and boneless body, got into the car, and Xiaowu drove out of the parking garage quickly. He looked down at her flushed little face, still covered in fine sweat. Had he known, he would have insisted on sending a few bodyguards to follow her, whether she liked it or not, whether she was happy about it or not, she should have had bodyguards with her! With a hoarse voice, Mo Chen sternly said, ¡°Drive faster.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± And with that, Xiaowu sped up. Half an hourter, they arrived at River Mansion Number One. Mo Chen carried her, who was now barely conscious, back to the bedroom upstairs and gentlyid her on the bed. But Qiao Ruoxin clung to the man¡¯s body, whispering, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, don¡¯t go, I need you¡­¡± ¡°Mmm¡­¡± Chapter 183 - 183 183 Then get away from me don’t let me see ?Chapter 183: Chapter 183: Then get away from me, don¡¯t let me see you! Chapter 183: Chapter 183: Then get away from me, don¡¯t let me see you! Mo Chen frowned as he looked at the woman in front of him, a trace of hesitation in his eyes. Actually, the scene he despised the most was this one: using drugs to get a woman provided no sense of achievement. Under the influence of such a drug, it was just an urgent physiological need, uninteresting. What Mo Chen desired was for both body and mind to surrender to him. ¡°I¡¯ll take you to the hospital, okay?¡± the man¡¯s voice carried a coaxing tone. Right now, Qiao Ruoxiny on the bed, her body feeling as if thousands of ants were gnawing at her, the torment unbearable. She whimpered pitifully in a soft voice, ¡°I don¡¯t want¡­ to go to the hospital! It¡¯s embarrassing¡­ Don¡¯t you want me?¡± ¡°¡­¡± His silence angered the suffering Qiao Ruoxin, who weakly lost her temper, ¡°Then just go away; don¡¯t let me see you!¡± Out of sight, perhaps it wouldn¡¯t be so painful, and she wouldn¡¯t have such wild thoughts anymore. Qiao Ruoxin turned over, closed her eyes, and didn¡¯t want to deal with him as if she were really angry. But at this moment, her consciousness was more blurred than anything. After a few seconds, the sound of a man undressing came from behind her. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but turn her head to look, and saw Mo Chen taking off his suit jacket and throwing it onto the bench at the foot of the bed. Then, his long fingers untied and removed the tie from under his cor, tossing it aside as well. He red at her displeased and cursed in a low voice, ¡°Damn it! You asked for this, so don¡¯t call it quits!¡± Mo Chen unbuttoned his shirt one by one from top to bottom, his handsome face showing dissatisfaction. He didn¡¯t want to do something so dirty, but, Little Ghost really seemed to be suffering. The next second, he abruptly removed the ck shirt he was wearing, exposing his sexy abs. Qiao Ruoxin was slightly startled. A single spark can start a prairie fire. ¡­ Next day, early morning. A knock on the door woke Qiao Ruoxin. She barely opened her eyes and found herself being held by the man behind her. Just as her morning mood was about to explode, Mo Chen lifted the nket and got out of bed to open the door. Qiao Ruoxin grumpily pulled the nket over her head and continued to sleep. Mo Chen walked to the door with anguid posture, opened the bedroom door, and asked with a hint of annoyance in his voice, ¡°What is it?¡± Xiaowu was first taken aback by Master Mo¡¯s appearance, wearing a robe, with faint bite marks on his shoulder. ¡°Master Mo, Miss Lin Xi has been kidnapped. The kidnappers im to be your enemies¡­ they want you to deal with it personally, or else they¡¯ll kill her,¡± Xiaowu said. In an instant, the man¡¯s gaze darkened, bing more alert, ¡°My enemy?¡± ¡°Yes! That¡¯s what they said on the phone; Miss Lin Xi seems terrified.¡± ¡°Prepare the car.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The bedroom door closed with a ¡®snap.¡¯ The man returned to the bed, nced at Qiao Ruoxin who was still pretending to sleep, then turned and went to the bathroom to wash up. Afterward, he changed his clothes in the dressing room and left the bedroom. Only after the sound of the door closing did Qiao Ruoxin open her eyes. In fact, she had overheard Xiaowu¡¯s words just now. Lin Xi kidnapped? And by Mo Chen¡¯s enemy? Why would Mo Chen¡¯s enemy want to kidnap Lin Xi? She rolled over, adjusting to afortable sleeping position, and frowned involuntarily. Her whole body was sore, as if she had been run over by arge truck. Qiao Ruoxin pondered for a while, then got up and went into the bathroom. Standing at the sink and looking at herself in the mirror, she was once again stunned. ¡°Beast!¡± she couldn¡¯t help whispering. She looked resentfully at her reflection in the mirror; her snow-white skin was covered with many marks. She had to film the new music video for the girl group today! She would have to cover her entire body with foundation to hide these marks, right? Chapter 184 - 184 184 Good Girl Ill Have Dinner with You ?Chapter 184: Chapter 184: Good Girl, I¡¯ll Have Dinner with You Tonight Chapter 184: Chapter 184: Good Girl, I¡¯ll Have Dinner with You Tonight Meanwhile¡ª Bai Xue had waited outside the hotel all night, anticipating this moment in the morning to check on her sess. ¡°You little slut, just wait for your death this time!¡± Once she released the video fromst night, Qiao Ruoxin wouldn¡¯t be able to talk about leaving the entertainment industry, she would probably be too ashamed to even live in this world, right? At the thought, Bai Xue couldn¡¯t help but let out a schadenfreudeugh. Bai Xue, holding the room card, arrived in front of room 5023, swiped the card, and entered the room. Inside was pitch-dark, with fragments of evening gowns scattered on the carpetst night must have been intense. Bai Xue walked over to pick up the remote and pressed for the curtains, which then slowly began to open. With a look of triumph, she turned to mock Qiao Ruoxin on the bed, but at the turn, Bai Xue froze. ¡°This¡­ this¡­ Sisi?¡± Why wasn¡¯t it that little slut Qiao Ruoxin lying on the bed, but her precious daughter Qiao Sisi! Qiao Sisiy naked on the bed, looking as if she had been vited. ¡°Qiao Sisi! Wake up this instant!¡± Qiao Sisi, hearing the angry shout, groggily opened her eyes and then screamed at the sight of her mother¡¯s face, wrapping herself in the nket. Bai Xue waspletely dumbfounded: ¡°How could this be? Wasn¡¯t it supposed to be that little slut? How is it you?¡± Qiao Sisi burst into tears immediately: ¡°Wuwuwu¡­ Mom! We¡¯ve been yed by Qiao Ruoxin, she knew all along, she poured that ss of red wine into my mouth and pushed me in here, wuwu¡­ I¡¯ll kill her!!!¡± Qiao Sisi threw herself into her mother¡¯s arms, sobbing uncontrobly. Bai Xue hugged Qiao Sisi, her hands trembling and her face as pale as paper. Panting wildly, she ground her teeth: ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! You little slut! This isn¡¯t over between us!!!¡± ¡­ At the new song MV shooting location. Qiao Ruoxin was getting her makeup touched up, ready for the next shot. She had been staring at her phone for a while now, with no call from Mo Chen, and she had no idea what the situation was over there. Finally, she dialed the man¡¯s number; after ringing for a while, it was picked up. A man¡¯s deep voice came from the phone: ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± ¡°How¡¯s everything on your end, has Lin Xi been rescued?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man fell silent for a few seconds before responding tly, ¡°Mhm.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good, be careful, don¡¯t get hurt.¡± There was a low chuckle from the other end of the phone: ¡°Why so obedient this time? Not causing trouble?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not that unreasonable. After all, Lin Xi saved you once before, and now she¡¯s been kidnapped by your enemy, of course you¡¯re obligated to rescue her.¡± ¡°Good girl, I¡¯ll have dinner with you tonight.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Beep¡­ beep¡­ After hanging up, she felt somewhat relieved. Suddenly, she rememberedst night¡¯s party¡­ She wondered how Qiao Sisi was doing. A smile spilled from the corners of her lips. Qiao Ruoxin dialed a number, which was quickly answered; Qiao Sisi¡¯s voice came through the phone, crying, ¡°Who is it?¡± ¡°Your fair and beautiful stepsister, Qiao Ruoxin.¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! You bitch! How dare you call me!¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked innocent: ¡°What¡¯s to be afraid of?¡± ¡°You evil bitch! Do you know what kind of pain I sufferedst night? I won¡¯t let you off! I definitely won¡¯t let you off!¡± Sheughed softly: ¡°Isn¡¯t this just your own doing? I¡¯m simply the instrument of karma.¡± With that, she hung up the phone. Thinking about how Bai Xue went to the hotel this morning only to find her own daughter Qiao Sisi on the bed, that scene must have been quite the sight. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips curled slightly upward, she was quite thankful for that womanst night, regretting she forgot to ask for her name. Chapter 185 - 185 185 Different Shes My Woman ?Chapter 185: Chapter 185: Different, She¡¯s My Woman Chapter 185: Chapter 185: Different, She¡¯s My Woman Hospital, inside a high-level ward. They found Lin Xi in an abandoned factory, tied up there, with ck tape over her mouth and a pale face. Lin Xiy on the hospital bed without uttering a word, clearly terrified. After a series of examinations, the doctor told Xiaowu, ¡°There¡¯s no serious issue, just some emotional shock. A few days of rest should suffice.¡± Xiaowu stood in front of the bed, ¡°Miss Lin, Mo will be here soon, please wait a little longer.¡± Lin Xi spoke faintly, ¡°You go out, I want to be alone for a while.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xiaowu left the ward, and closed the door behind him. Lin Xi picked up her phone and called Simon directly. The call was quickly connected. She spoke in an agitated and angry voice, ¡°It was you who had me kidnapped, wasn¡¯t it!¡± ¡°You¡¯re like a piece of trash, unable to hold on to a man¡¯s heart. So I had to step in and help you.¡± ¡°Bastard! How could you do this!¡± ¡°I¡¯ve given you such a good excuse to keep him. What¡¯s there to be dissatisfied with? I¡¯ll be in China in half a month. During this time, I don¡¯t want to see him and Qiao Ruoxin getting cozy with each other, got it? I¡¯ve gone to such lengths to help you. If you¡¯re still as useless as trash, don¡¯t me me for being cruel. After all, you¡¯re the one in the video, not me.¡± ¡°You! You bastard!¡± Lin Xi hung up forcefully, feeling like she was going to cry from frustration. What could she do when being threatened by such a scumbag? At that moment, there was a knock on the door. Lin Xiposed herself a bit, ¡°Come in.¡± The ward door was pushed open; it was Mo Chen. Mo Chen entered the ward, saw Lin Xi¡¯s paleplexion, and said in a deep voice, ¡°Were you frightened?¡± ¡°Yeah¡­ I don¡¯t even know why they kidnapped me.¡± Lin Xi¡¯s mind was racing, trying to figure out how to make Mo Chen stay with her. The man pulled up a chair, his handsome, tall frame sitting down, gazing at her intently. ¡°I¡¯ve put your work on hold for a while, and I¡¯ve assigned bodyguards to protect you 24/7. There won¡¯t be another incident like this.¡± His voice was somewhat cold, and it was hard to discern any sense of guilt. In the past two years, he had made too many enemies to even remember who might want to harm him. Yet, he shamefully harbored a thought of relief that it was Lin Xi who had been kidnapped, not Qiao Ruoxin. Heh¡­ Even he thought of himself as a beast. After hesitating for a long time, Lin Xi finally spoke, ¡°Mo Chen! Don¡¯t go, I¡¯m scared¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man slightly raised an eyebrow, ¡°Are you saying you want me to stay with you?¡± ¡°Is that okay?¡± ¡°No.¡± Such a straightforward rejection. Lin Xi¡¯s gaze dimmed a bit, biting her lower lip. Mo Chen looked at her, speaking in a serious tone, ¡°The bodyguards are here. They will notify me immediately if anything happens. I¡¯m very busy and don¡¯t have the time.¡± ¡°But I heard you often cancel your engagements to spend time with Qiao Ruoxin.¡± The man frowned, ¡°That¡¯s different; she¡¯s my woman.¡± Lin Xi: ¡°¡­¡± The silence in the ward was suffocating. This was the atmosphere Mo Chen had around other women: dull and boring. That¡¯s why he didn¡¯t like being alone with these women for too long, utterly boring. Only that Little Ghost could make him feel romantically involved, like the energetic vibe of summer, the pleasure of the summer night¡¯s chirping cicadas. Suddenly, he missed her a bit. Mo Chen stood up, his voice low and cold, ¡°I have other matters to attend to, I¡¯m leaving now. Call me if you need anything.¡± Having said this, he turned and left. Lin Xi didn¡¯t make any attempt to keep him because she knew that even if he stayed, his heart wouldn¡¯t be with her. Chapter 186 - 186 186 Because I Missed You ?Chapter 186: Chapter 186: Because I Missed You Chapter 186: Chapter 186: Because I Missed You Evening. Qiao Ruoxin was escorted to Jiang Mansion No.1 by a bodyguard. She walked into the dining room, sat down, and nced at the table full of dishes, then looked at the nanny beside her, ¡°Where¡¯s Mo Chen?¡± ¡°The master is watching a movie in the garden. He¡¯s been waiting for you for a long time and you haven¡¯te back.¡± Qiao Ruoxin picked up the chopsticks and put a dish on her te, ¡°Oh¡­ Did he have dinner?¡± ¡°He ate, but very little.¡± She frowned in displeasure. Without her supervision, this damn man wouldn¡¯t eat properly. After dinner, Qiao Ruoxin went back to her bedroom for a bath, changed into a bathrobe, and then prepared to go to the garden to have a look. As expected, in the garden, she saw Mo Chen lying on an outdoor sofa, staring at the screen hanging mid-air. The man¡¯s peripheral vision caught her figure, and he said to her in a deep voice, ¡°Come here.¡± Qiao Ruoxin walked over, ¡°Are you addicted to watching movies at the Mo Family Estate? Why are you starting to watch them here, too?¡± Although the garden here was not as big as the Mo Family¡¯s, it also had a sense of tranquil summer night. She sat next to the man, whose arm naturally wrapped around her slender waist. Watching Spirited Away again. ¡°Haven¡¯t you gotten tired of this movie already? Why watch it again?¡± Mo Chen looked down at her, his voice husky and low, ¡°Sit on top of me, and I¡¯ll tell you why.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s yful eyes turned, and then she got up and straddled the man¡¯s waist, held in his embrace. ¡°Tell me, why?¡± ¡°Because I missed you, watching this movie reminds me of you.¡± She couldn¡¯t help but widen her eyes, this unexpected romantic line¡­ ¡°Are you okay? We just did ¡®that¡¯st night¡­ It¡¯s only been ten hours since west saw each other, is that necessary?¡± This damn man was bing more and more clingy. Mo Chen¡¯s arms tightened around her slender waist, hugging her soft boneless body, and he snorted dismissively, ¡°You gonna control me?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Pretty tsundere! ¡°I won¡¯t control you, you watch if you want,¡± she leaned on the man¡¯s chest, her fingers ying with his shirt cor. Then, she identally saw a bite mark on his shoulder that seemed to be hers? Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s cheeks grew slightly warm, rememberingst night, feeling a bit ashamed. The man stared at her small face, ¡°You¡¯ve sat on me before, what¡¯s there to be shy about?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not shy because I¡¯m sitting on top of you¡­¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± Mo Chen suddenly chuckled, hisughter full of doting, ¡°Are you thinking aboutst night?¡± Qiao Ruoxin covered the man¡¯s mouth with an embarrassed face, ¡°Shut up! Don¡¯t say any more!¡± The smile at the corner of the man¡¯s mouth deepened, he took her small hand away, and teased her deliberately, ¡°Little Ghost, do you know how passionate you werest night? It was the first time I¡¯ve seen that.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin really wanted to sew his mouth shut, ¡°You would have been the same if you were drugged!¡± After saying that, she struggled to leave the man¡¯s embrace, but was held tightly around her waist, unable to move. Mo Chen suddenly became serious, staring at her expressionlessly, ¡°You haven¡¯t told me yet, who drugged youst night?¡± ¡°Who else could it be but my stepmother? She kneeled in front of so many people; of course, she would want to retaliate against me.¡± The man¡¯s face darkened as he said in a deep voice, ¡°That¡¯s why I said, the Qiao Family still needs to be driven out of the capital.¡± ¡°No need, I¡¯m not scared~¡± Mo Chen frowned and looked at her, ¡°Why not?¡± She chuckled lightly, hugging the man¡¯s body, ¡°Because I have a boyfriend to protect me.¡± The man was momentarily taken aback, then burst intoughter, ¡°Such a sweet talker?¡± ¡°Because I bit your shoulder, that¡¯s why my mouth is sweet.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen pinched her chin, ¡°Little Ghost, you need to fix that biting habit.¡± ¡°Nope!¡± Chapter 187 - 187 187 Thats Exactly What I Wanted to Hear ?Chapter 187: Chapter 187: That¡¯s Exactly What I Wanted to Hear Chapter 187: Chapter 187: That¡¯s Exactly What I Wanted to Hear Mo Chen, however, kissed the center of her forehead, ¡°That¡¯s exactly the phrase I wanted to hear.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ??? ¡°What do you mean?¡± She was utterly baffled. The man¡¯s lips curled into a smile, ¡°Keep biting, I find it quitefortable, and if next time you could bite somewhere else¡­¡± ¡°You!¡± Qiao Ruoxin quickly covered his mouth with her hand, stopping him from finishing his sentence. This despicable man truly had no shame. A doting smile flickered in the man¡¯s deep, dark eyes as he kissed the inside of her palm. Qiao Ruoxin red at him and withdrew her hand. She coughed twice, deliberately changing the subject, ¡°Why would your enemy abduct Lin Xi? How is she now? Was she hurt?¡± The smile vanished from Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face as he yed with her soft, curly hair, he said gravely, ¡°She¡¯s not too badly off, just a bit frightened.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ Mo, did they mistake Lin Xi for your woman? Why else would they kidnap her?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Her tone was somewhat sour, ¡°Lin Xi was kidnapped because of you, aren¡¯t you going to go andfort her? Why have youe back so early?¡± The man slightly arched an eyebrow, pinching her slender waist, ¡°Do you want me tofort other women?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Of course not! She definitely did not want that! Suddenly! His phone began to vibrate. He picked it up and put it to his ear, then instantly flew into a rage, ¡°Are you lot useless? Can¡¯t you even keep track of one person? Go find her now!¡± Qiao Ruoxin, sitting in his arms, was startled. What happened? Could it be that something had happened to Lin Xi? Mo Chen hung up the phone, his face cold as he looked at her, ¡°I have to go to the hospital. Lin Xi is missing.¡± Her heart skipped a beat, filled with an indescribable difort. She sat silently on the man¡¯sp, motionless. ¡°Little Ghost, you don¡¯t want me to go?¡± Qiao Ruoxin took a deep breath and stood up from his embrace. ¡°Go ahead, human life is of utmost importance. Be careful and don¡¯t get hurt.¡± The man watched her for a while, then said gravely, ¡°Alright, if you feel sleepy, just sleep. Don¡¯t wait up for me.¡± He suddenly stood up and walked in the opposite direction, his silhouette clearly filled with rage. Qiao Ruoxin sighed softly, sitting down on the sofa nearby. The air seemed to still linger with the faint, refreshing scent of his minty breath. Her gaze returned to the movie on the big screen, but she couldn¡¯t concentrate on it at all. Just like that, watching Mo Chen leave for another woman, she really felt angry. Suddenly, her phone rang. It was an unfamiliar number; since she was currently using Mo Chen¡¯s phone, she answered it without any precautions. ¡°Hello? Who is this?¡± ¡°Baby, it¡¯s me.¡± Qiao Ruoxin instantly stiffened, her eyes bing hazy, ¡°How do you know this phone number?¡± This was Mo Chen¡¯s phone! ¡°Heh¡­ is that hard?¡± Just as she was about to hang up, Simon¡¯s voice came through, ¡°Why the rush to hang up? Mo¡¯s gone, right? We can have a proper chat.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened in surprise, as if she had realized something! ¡°Was Lin Xi¡¯s abduction your doing??? Did you deliberately send Mo away?¡± ¡°Smart.¡± ¡°You¡¯re sick! What does this have to do with Lin Xi? Why harm an innocent person?¡± She really wanted to rush to the other side of the phone and p this man! Simon: ¡°Why do I care if she¡¯s innocent or not? As long as I achieve my objective, that¡¯s all that matters.¡± Chapter 188 - 188 188 I havent been happy at all these past ?Chapter 188: Chapter 188: I haven¡¯t been happy at all these past two years! Chapter 188: Chapter 188: I haven¡¯t been happy at all these past two years! Qiao Ruoxin sneered coldly, ¡°What do you want to tell me? Say you love me? Say you like me? Or do you want to say my mom¡¯s sick again?¡± ¡°Since you¡¯ve already guessed, there¡¯s no point in saying those things. Let¡¯s talk about something you¡¯re interested in.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to hear a single word from you!¡± ¡°Mo Chen probably won¡¯t be back tonight, aren¡¯t you bored by yourself?¡± Qiao Ruoxin became instantly furious and stood up, ¡°Simon! Do you believe I would kill myself again just to show you!¡± ¡°You wouldn¡¯t dare!¡± ¡°Watch me!¡± Beep¡­ Beep¡­ She angrily tossed the phone into the couch, her breathing became rapid. ¡­ Late at night. The bedroom was pitch dark; Qiao Ruoxin was lying on her side in bed, tossing and turning, alone with her pillow and unable to sleep. At three o¡¯clock in the morning, the bedroom door was suddenly pushed open. She closed her eyes instinctively, then heard the man¡¯s deep footsteps on the plush carpet walking towards the bed. The man¡¯s tall figure stood in front of the bed for a few seconds, then he went to the wardrobe to get a robe and headed toward the bathroom. Hearing the sound of the bathroom door closing and the whooshing sound of the water inside, she slowly opened her eyes. Master Mo is back¡­ After ten minutes, the bathroom door opened, and the man, wearing a ck robe and carrying the fresh scent of a shower, climbed into bed. Qiao Ruoxin still had her back to him. After a while, the man¡¯s deep voice emerged from the darkness, ¡°Can¡¯t sleep?¡± Her body stiffened slightly, and she responded softly, ¡°Yeah¡­¡± The next second, Mo Chen pulled her into his arms and straightened her soft body. In the darkness, he looked at her small face, ¡°Didn¡¯t you get tired from all the troublest night?¡± All of a sudden, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s voice was choked, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, it was my stepfather¡¯s son who had Lin Xi kidnapped¡­¡± Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes flickered slightly, and he tightened his grip around her, ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°He did it on purpose, just to cause you trouble¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± It felt like an eternity before Qiao Ruoxin felt like it was finally over. Mo Chen held her body tight and said in a deep voice, ¡°Let¡¯s sleep, it¡¯ste.¡± ¡°I¡­¡± ¡°Two years ago, you shouldn¡¯t have stopped me! Not killing him is my regret!¡± His voice suddenly became sinister and violent, filled with a dash of ruthlessness. Her body shivered slightly, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, I¡¯m sorry.¡± The man¡¯s handsome face tensed as he held her tender and delicate body, nting a kiss on her forehead, ¡°Did I scare you?¡± Qiao Ruoxin shook her head, ¡°No, I just feel like my family has caused you a lot of trouble, and if you didn¡¯t like me, maybe things wouldn¡¯t¡­¡± Maybe things wouldn¡¯t have turned out the way they did today. Her family background was indeed too messed up, always leaving her with a deep-seated sense of shame that was hard to articte. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin!¡± In the darkness, the man¡¯s irritable, low roar resounded in her ear, and then he suddenly flipped over and pinned her beneath him. His slender fingers gripped her jaw, ¡°What are you thinking about? Wanting to leave me?¡± ¡°I just feel like, without me, you might be a little happier.¡± Mo Chen lowered his head to kiss her lips, biting and savoring them, then moving down her jawline, to her fair neck, her sensual corbone, and further down. It was practically a punishment; every spot he kissed on her was marked with a faint bruise. His voice, husky to the extreme, rose by Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s ear, ¡°Not true, I¡¯ve already tried, and these past two years I haven¡¯t been happy at all!¡± Chapter 189 - 189 189 Not as Important as You ?Chapter 189: Chapter 189: Not as Important as You Chapter 189: Chapter 189: Not as Important as You Qiao Ruoxin looked at the man¡¯s angry face and whispered softly, ¡°Then stop meddling in Lin Xi¡¯s affairs. If you don¡¯t, he won¡¯t kidnap Lin Xi anymore.¡± ¡°Fine.¡± He actually¡­ agreed??? ¡°Aren¡¯t you being a bit too heartless and ungrateful?¡± After all, when Mo Chen¡¯s life was hanging by a thread, it was Lin Xi who saved him. Now topletely ignore Lin Xi isn¡¯t quite right. Mo Chen pinned her beneath him,id his head on her slim and fragile shoulders, closed his eyes, and spoke in azy and blurry voice, ¡°That might be slightly true, but you¡¯re more important than that.¡± A shallow curve lifted at the corners of her mouth as she held the man tighter, and she said softly, ¡°Go to sleep, you must be tired.¡± The man had quickly fallen into a deep sleep. In the second before he fell asleep, he thought to himself that he wouldn¡¯t be at ease until he dealt with that trash Simon. Qiao Ruoxin, hearing the man¡¯s even breathing, also closed her eyes and soon entered her dreams. ¡­ In the dream, she saw Simon and Mo Chen standing together, far apart, and she couldn¡¯t make out what they were saying. She tried desperately to rush over, but she couldn¡¯t get close no matter how hard she tried. Then, she saw Simon and Mo Chen fighting, with Simon still getting beaten up badly, blood everywhere. But! Suddenly, Simon pulled out a gun and shot Mo Chen in the heart! ¡°Mo Chen!¡± She woke up with a shock from the dream! Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes suddenly, only to find that it was just a dream. Thank goodness it was just a dream. She realized that the man who had been on top of her was gone. Sitting up, she touched her forehead and noticed she was covered in ayer of cold sweat. She got out of bed, went to the bathroom to wash up, changed her clothes, and came downstairs to the dining room. The nanny had made her a simple American breakfast. ¡°Miss Qiao, please have your breakfast.¡± ¡°When did Mo Chen leave?¡± The nanny recalled the morning¡¯s events, ¡°It seemed to be after six in the morning. A call came through, and Master Mo wasn¡¯t nning to go, but then they said Miss Lin Xi had been stabbed, and then he left.¡± In her hand, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s knife and fork ttered down onto the te, making a piercing sound. Lin Xi was stabbed? Simon, the psychopath! Her face was stricken with shock as she stood up from the dining table and walked toward the upstairs bedroom. ¡°Miss Qiao, aren¡¯t you having your breakfast?¡± the nanny called out from behind. Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t respond. ¡­ Inside the bedroom. Qiao Ruoxin returned to the bedroom, found her phone, and immediately dialed Simon¡¯s number. It rang for a long time before he picked up. The moment the call connected, she didn¡¯t wait for the other side to speak, her voice filled with rage, ¡°Are you sick? Are you trying to murder someone?¡± ¡°Who told you to bring up the word ¡®suicide¡¯ so casually?¡± ¡°You¡¯re nothing but scum! You truly disgust me! I¡¯d rather die than have a man like you!¡± This was the real definition of a psychopath, with whom there is no reasoning whatsoever. Simon¡¯s coldughter came from the other end of the phone, ¡°Baby, take good care of your body for me, don¡¯t let him touch you. Otherwise, I¡¯ll make sure Mo Chen is stuck with Lin Xi and can¡¯t escape. Eventually, they¡¯ll develop feelings.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was silent for a few seconds, then she hung up the phone. She then called her agent, wanting to take a day off. At noon, Qiao Ruoxin, fully disguised with a mask, sunsses, and a baseball cap, arrived at the hospital intending to check on Lin Xi¡¯s condition. Approaching the door of the VIP ward, she saw four bodyguards standing guard outside¡ª Xiaowu was among them. If Xiaowu was there, it meant Mo Chen was also inside the ward. Chapter 190 - 190 190 Shall We Secretly Get Our Marriage ?Chapter 190: Chapter 190: Shall We Secretly Get Our Marriage Certificate? Chapter 190: Chapter 190: Shall We Secretly Get Our Marriage Certificate? After much thought, she decided not to go in after all. What would she say if she went in? It would be nothing but endless embarrassment. She waited quietly at the corner of the hospital corridor for Mo Chen to appear. Finally, she heard a deep sound of footsteps, which snapped Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s scattered thoughts back to reality. She straightened her body and stepped out from the corner, just in time to see the man approaching. He was tall and handsome, still strikingly beautiful, with a powerful aura. When Mo Chen saw her, he recognized her at a nce, even though she was fully armed and her small face could hardly be seen. Xiaowu, seeing this, silently retreated and left. The man frowned and said in a deep voice, ¡°Why did youe?¡± The hospital corridor was cool and quiet. She took off her sunsses and ran a few steps into the man¡¯s arms. Mo Chen instinctively held her body and looked down at her wet eyes, eyshes beaded with tears. Had she been crying? ¡°How is Lin Xi? Is he in danger?¡± ¡°No, the injuries are not serious, but he will need some time to recover.¡± She looked up into the man¡¯s dark eyes, ¡°Mo Chen brother¡­¡± Before she could finish her words, Mo Chen interrupted her coldly, ¡°If it¡¯s the same words asst night, don¡¯t bother. I don¡¯t want to hear them.¡± Mo Chen thought that Little Ghost was going to say something like how much happier he would be if she left him. ¡°¡­¡± She hadn¡¯t even said anything yet! The man¡¯s slender fingers removed her mask and caressed her rosy lips, saying in a deep voice, ¡°Little Ghost, I have already sent someone to the United States to deal with him. You don¡¯t have to be afraid, okay?¡± !!! Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened in surprise, ¡°Really?¡± Why did that sound so unbelievable? ¡°The Lawrence Family is currently fighting for control. It¡¯s chaos inside, and that trash is busy garnering support. I might as well give him some trouble.¡± The tone of the man seemed nonchnt, as though he was discussing something trivial. Business is indeed like a battlefield. Qiao Ruoxin may not understand it, but she could still feel a suffocating tension. ¡°No, you¡­¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! I have a bad temper, so watch it!¡± The sudden outburst of anger came because Mo Chen did not want to hear her preach those grand truths. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s cold hands covered the man¡¯s mouth, ¡°Can¡¯t you let me finish speaking before you get angry?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man stared at her expressionlessly, but his eyes were filled with an intense warning, as if to say: Say one more thing I don¡¯t want to hear, and I¡¯ll end you right here! ¡°I want to say, Mo Chen brother, I can¡¯t take it anymore! I want to fight back!¡± Qiao Ruoxin finally spoke her mind. She had had enough of being threatened by Simon all this time. Mo Chen removed her hand and looked down at her delicate and pretty face, ¡°Then what?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go get our marriage certificate in secret? And then have a hidden marriage!¡± she said sincerely, her clear and beautiful eyes full of hope. She admitted that she was somewhat impulsive, but after thinking it through, this was the most fatal move. The man¡¯s eyebrows rose slightly, a hint of surprise shed in his ck eyes. His tone was full of displeasure, ¡°Hidden marriage? Are you the one who can¡¯t be seen, or is it me? Why should we hide our marriage?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She didn¡¯t mean it that way. ¡°Little Ghost, don¡¯t meddle in men¡¯s affairs. Just take care of your own business.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin huffed and turned away, marching towards the elevator with indignation. She had only taken a few steps when the tall man behind her picked her up around the waist. ¡°Let go of me! I can walk on my own!¡± She struggled to get down, but Mo Chen threatened her in a cold voice, ¡°Behave yourself, or I¡¯ll strip your clothes off right here!¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°After getting scolded, you just turn around and leave? Who taught you that bad temper?¡± ¡°You did.¡± Mo Chen gave her a look and said sternly, ¡°Don¡¯t learn it!¡± Chapter 191 - 191 191 No Need to be Afraid With Big Brother ?Chapter 191: Chapter 191: No Need to be Afraid With Big Brother Around, Okay? Chapter 191: Chapter 191: No Need to be Afraid With Big Brother Around, Okay? Mo Chen held her as he returned to the car, casting a fleeting nce at the driver, who silently closed the door and waited outside. ¡°Little Ghost, you seem really scared of that trash.¡± The man gripped her slender waist, embracing her in his arms, studying her gaze. Qiao Ruoxin suddenly felt panicked, ¡°I¡­ not at all, I¡¯m not scared¡­¡± His long fingers sped Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s chin, ¡°No? Have you done something guilty with him?¡± ¡°No! I just find him annoying, always pestering me endlessly and causing trouble for you.¡± The man stared at her in silence for a few seconds, then soothed her in a low voice, ¡°You don¡¯t have to be afraid with brother here, hm?¡± Feeling aggrieved, Qiao Ruoxin pouted and hugged the man¡¯s neck, resting her chin on his broad shoulders, ¡°Hm¡­ I¡¯m not scared of him, with you here.¡± Simon was the shadow lurking in her heart, sending shivers down her spine at the mere thought of him. She was just afraid that Simon would spout nonsense in front of Mo Chen whose temper was so explosive. Mo Chen¡¯s lips curled into a smile as he stroked her head, his voicezy and sensual, ¡°Good girl¡­¡± ¡­ So, the next few days were indeed peaceful; Lin Xi was recovering from her injuries in the hospital, and Simon stopped calling. As if the world had settled into peace, yet there lingered a subtle unease in the air, as though it heralded something ominous. At dusk, she arrived at Shuian Huating, Lan Ke¡¯s home. They sat in the rattan chairs on the balcony, gazing at the dark night sky dotted with only a few stars. ¡°Ake, congrattions on your pregnancy.¡± Lan Ke smiled faintly, ¡°You should hurry up too. I think Mr. Mo would probably really like a little baby. An irritable papa bear, imagining it is quite funny.¡± She shook her head, ¡°I have an agreement with Mrs. Mo. We¡¯ll go public with our rtionship with Mo Chen after a year, and only then can we consider marriage.¡± ¡°How could you agree to such a demand? Does Mo Chen know?¡± ¡°He doesn¡¯t know.¡± Lan Ke leaned back, ¡°Ruoxin baby, you¡¯ve grown up, able to withstand the pressure by yourself.¡± ¡°Was I really that silly before?¡± ¡°You were just too well-protected, a delicate little princess. And then, when you were 12, Mr. Mo took an interest in you. He protected you from the shadows too. Otherwise, do you think someone looking like you would only start dating at seventeen or eighteen?¡± Qiao Ruoxin was taken aback, finally realizing, ¡°No wonder my luck with the opposite sex has been so poor, he¡¯s been pulling strings? Starting from when I was 12?¡± Damn! This explosive and scheming beast! Lan Ke couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, ¡°So, Mr. Mo has coveted you for many years, he won¡¯t give up easily.¡± She chuckled along, finding the thought rather sweet. ¡°Ruoxin, I can understand your inner struggle, after all, nobody knows how painful the sting is until it¡¯s on their own flesh.¡± Qiao Ruoxin let out a soft sigh and extended her wrist, ¡°Ake, do you see this?¡± ¡°What¡­ When did this happen?¡± Lan Ke looked intently for a while before finally noticing the faint scar, filled with shock. The gentle breeze wafted through her soft hair as she spoke, ¡°About two years ago, my mom showed me news of Mo Chen¡¯s scandal, then locked me in a room with my stepfather¡¯s son¡­¡± The air seemed to freeze in that instant. ¡°Did something happen?¡± Lan Ke asked cautiously. Chapter 192 - 192 192 Ill go find him ?Chapter 192: Chapter 192: I¡¯ll go find him! Chapter 192: Chapter 192: I¡¯ll go find him! Qiao Ruoxin spoke in a very faint tone, as if she were talking about someone else¡¯s business. ¡°My mother wanted me to give up on Mo Chen, and that night, I was really disappointed in the whole world. I locked myself in the bathroom and then slit my wrists, but was found¡­¡± It was that night when she wrote the name Mo Chen on the bathroom wall with blood, filled with hatred and despair. Her mind was copsing. After being discovered, she was sent to the hospital, and from that time on, Simon dared not approach her for at least half a year. Lan Ke: ¡°¡­¡± Mist was already forming in her beautiful eyes. ¡°At that time, I was especially desperate. My mom treated me this way, and so did Mo Chen. Am I really disposable?¡± Lan Ke got up and sat beside her, embracing her: ¡°Silly girl, how can you think like that!¡± ¡°Ake, do you know? I realized then how painful it is to share a room with a man you dislike, a million times more painful than I had imagined!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Lan Ke¡¯s eyes were filled with pity. Qiao Ruoxin leaned on Lan Ke¡¯s shoulder and whispered softly: ¡°I always said I was kidnapped, but none of you believed me, yet my daily range of activity was only that estate. This isn¡¯t the first time I¡¯ve tried to run away, but only this time was sessful.¡± ¡°If your escape attempts failed before, would they punish you?¡± ¡°Yes, they would tie me to the bed, and that pervert would feed me personally, disgusting!¡± Just thinking of those scenes, Qiao Ruoxin now felt a nauseating urge to vomit. Lan Ke felt a sense of suffocation upon hearing this and tenderly stroked her head: ¡°Poor little thing, you¡¯ve suffered so much, so you have to hold on tight to Mr. Mo, only he can protect you.¡± She slowly stood up and stood in front of the railing, allowing the cool night breeze to clear her mind. She didn¡¯t want to recall those two years anymore, each memory was a torment, a nightmare. Lan Ke sighed as she looked at her lonely figure. ¡­ Inside the car. The bodyguard drove her to the Mo Family Estate. ¡°Why go to the estate?¡± Bodyguard: ¡°When Mr. and Mrs. Mo are not home, they ask Mr. Mo to stay there.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± Suddenly, her phone rang. Qiao Ruoxin picked up the phone to see, it must be Simon calling. Her heart skipped a beat. She had thought Simon would never call again, but¡­ The sensation was like encountering a ghost in the middle of the Hungry Ghost Festival, eerie and horrifying. She answered the call but remained silent, gazing outside the car window. ¡°Baby, why aren¡¯t you talking? Your ex-boyfriend has caused me so much trouble, and you¡¯re silent?¡± ¡°Men¡¯s affairs, I don¡¯t involve myself.¡± ¡°Oh? So what do you mean by letting Mo Chen abduct Jiang Ruolin?¡± Her eyes widened incredulously. Mo Chen said he was sending someone to the United States to take care of Simon, but he actually kidnapped Jiang Ruolin? Could it be that he already knew about Jiang Ruolin and Simon¡¯s rtionship? Qiao Ruoxinughed lightly: ¡°So it¡¯s your longtime goddess who was kidnapped, and that¡¯s why you¡¯re so angry? Shouldn¡¯t you hurry to save her?¡± ¡°Baby, wait until I get things sorted out here in the United States, and see how I¡¯ll deal with you.¡± ¡°Heh¡­¡± She scoffed disdainfully and hung up the phone. Suddenly, she was in a very good mood! The car slowly entered the Mo Family Estate, and her lips unconsciously curled up. The butler opened the car door for her, and she asked cheerfully: ¡°Where¡¯s Mr. Mo? Is he here?¡± ¡°Mr. Mo just got back, he should be in the bedroom taking a shower.¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to find him!¡± Qiao Ruoxin turned and walked towards the vi, her eyes twinkling with mirth. Chapter 193 - 193 193 Do You Think Brother is Very Perverted ?Chapter 193: Chapter 193: Do You Think Brother is Very Perverted? Chapter 193: Chapter 193: Do You Think Brother is Very Perverted? Inside the bedroom. As the bathroom door opened, Mo Chen, d in a ck robe, walked out, his cor open to reveal his sexy chest and abs. His short hair in front was still dripping water, oozing a kind of indescribable sexiness. Suddenly, the bedroom door was pushed open. A slender figure threw herself at him, her voice sweet and tender, ¡°Big brother Mo Chen!¡± The tall man¡¯s body was nudged by this soft body and took a step back, but his long arm still caught her slim waist. He looked down at this Little Ghost and said in a deep voice, ¡°This happy?¡± Little Ghost was brimming with a jubnt aura all over. Qiao Ruoxin looked up, smiling sweetly, ¡°Of course I¡¯m happy. How are you so amazing? You actually got Jiang Ruolin kidnapped? Did you find out about her rtionship with Simon?¡± Mo Chen scoffed disdainfully, a sneer in his deep voice, ¡°Is that hard?¡± He had long wondered why Qiao Ruoxin knew Jiang Ruolin and seemed to have known her for a long time. Sheughed innocently like a child, ¡°Anyway, I just think big brother Mo Chen is so amazing!¡± The man¡¯s slender fingers pinched her chin, ¡°If you¡¯d told me earlier, I would¡¯ve dealt with him long ago!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin wrapped her slim arms tightly around the man¡¯s body, resting her cheek against his chest, ¡°Big brother Mo Chen, you¡¯ve liked me for many years, haven¡¯t you¡­¡± The man¡¯s body stiffened slightly, a flicker of embarrassment crossing his handsome face as he pushed her away. ¡°Who said that? No.¡± A smile crept across her lips as she teasingly provoked the rogue, ¡°Really? No? Didn¡¯t you say you met me when I was twelve?¡± Mo Chen took a sip of water and evaded with a deep voice, ¡°I only saw you as a kid back then.¡± How could he admit he¡¯d liked Qiao Ruoxin since she was twelve? Wouldn¡¯t that make him a pervert? ¡°Oh¡­ I see. Then why did you have someone secretly protect me? You¡¯ve been waiting for me toe of age, haven¡¯t you?¡± She felt she was very close to the truth! Damn man, just admit it! Mo Chen choked on his water, ¡°Cough cough¡­¡± He put the ss aside and walked towards the terrace, ¡°I¡¯m going to smoke. Don¡¯t follow me!¡± His tall silhouette was etched with awkwardness. Qiao Ruoxin shouted after his retreating back, ¡°I¡¯m going to follow you! I¡¯ming over! I¡¯m reallying over!¡± She intentionally followed the man out to the terrace, standing beside him at the railing. ¡°If you like me, just admit it. Why won¡¯t you?¡± Mo Chen lit a cigarette and ced it between his lips, exhaling smoke that obscured his handsome features. He nced at the pretentious Little Ghost beside him, his voicezy and deep, ¡°Do you think your brother is a pervert?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s smile froze for a moment, then she shook her head, ¡°No, not at all.¡± The man chuckled lowly, flicking ash from the cigarette between his fingers, ¡°Back then, I wasn¡¯t thinking that much.¡± She waited for the rest of Master Mo¡¯s words. ¡°I just thought you were fun.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, ¡°Then having someone secretly protect me?¡± If it wasn¡¯t for Lan Ke spilling the beans, she might never have known. Mo Chen: ¡°¡­¡± His eyebrows raised slightly, ¡°How did you know? Who told you?¡± ¡°I won¡¯t tell you~¡± She snorted arrogantly, turning her head away to gaze at the scenery within the estate. The manughed out loud, affectionately stroking her cheek, ¡°Silly girl!¡± Chapter 194 - 194 194 Because You Dont Want to See Me Give ?Chapter 194: Chapter 194: Because You Don¡¯t Want to See Me Give My First Love to Someone Else Chapter 194: Chapter 194: Because You Don¡¯t Want to See Me Give My First Love to Someone Else ¡°You still haven¡¯t told me,¡± she insisted, her eyes brimming with anticipation. ¡°Why did you have someone protect me in secret?¡± His expression was serious as he said in a deep voice, ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Indeed, even he didn¡¯t know why he had done that at the time. He was studying abroad, and would only return during the New Year, but he still had someone protect Little Ghost in secret. Although the time he could see Qiao Ruoxin each year was only during the winter and summer holidays. In the years when he was studying abroad, he would not return home for the summer, but after he met Qiao Ruoxin, he began toe back during the summers. ¡°Don¡¯t know?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ I suppose it was just that I felt like doing it, so I followed my heart¡¯s desire and did it.¡± Qiao Ruoxin deliberately stepped closer to him and looked up. ¡°Because you didn¡¯t want to see me give my first love to someone else, right?¡± The man looked down at her and was silent for a few seconds before responding softly, ¡°Hmm¡­¡± He gazed at the exquisite and beautiful little face before him, which was better looking than when she was in her teens, and more spirited, but her personality hadn¡¯t changed at all. Little Ghost actually had many shorings¡ªshe had strong self-esteem, was proud and tsundere, and also had some tendencies to seek death in various ways. However, these were all traits he liked. A woman who was too obedient was boring. Little Ghost matched all his fantasies of a woman, which was why he fell each time he saw her. Mo Chen watched himself fall every single time. The stillness of thete night, a gentle breeze caressed the air. ¡°Little Ghost,e here and hug me,¡± the man¡¯s voice was tender and lingering in the night. Qiao Ruoxin stepped forward and wrapped her arms around the man¡¯s tall body. She rose onto her tiptoes and whispered in his ear, ¡°Mo Chen brother, let me tell you a secret¡­¡± He frowned slightly, waiting for what Qiao Ruoxin would say next. ¡°I watched your growth record video, and I think if the 12-year-old me had met you back then, I might have fallen for you too.¡± Then, the man¡¯s smile grew broader. Qiao Ruoxin thought her girlish romance had touched him, and she beamed with satisfaction. The next second, the scoundrel pped her pert buttocks without any hesitation, ¡°Don¡¯t give me that crap!¡± ¡°Ah! Why did you smack my butt!¡± She couldn¡¯t help but cry out; it really hurt! He had pped her hard! Mo Chen grabbed her chin and his sudden rage burst forth, he gritted his teeth and said, ¡°You just brushed past me back then, without even ncing in my direction! Are you kidding me?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Uh¡­ ¡°That¡­ must have been because you weren¡¯t dressed cool enough that day, not enough to catch my attention,¡± she retorted. The man¡¯s face darkened a shade, and he pped her buttocks again, ¡°I was decked out in limited edition gear from head to toe! What else did you want me to wear?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She just wanted to be romantic for a bit, how did it turn into this? Qiao Ruoxinughed awkwardly, ¡°Mo Chen brother, back then I probably¡­ forget it, let¡¯s just move on.¡± Trying to be genuinely romantic with this dog of a man was hopeless! Such a steel-hearted guy! Mo Chen looked at her resigned little expression and let out a pleased chuckle, hugging her soft body. ¡°Little Ghost, let¡¯s get married.¡± At these words, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s whole body stiffened. ¡°¡­¡± The prolonged silence made the man¡¯s face turn extremely unpleasant, his voice grew icy, ¡°You epted my proposal, don¡¯t you want to marry me?¡± ¡°Wasn¡¯t it agreed that we would only make our rtionship public after a year? You promised me¡­¡± Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes momentarily widened in surprise, almost forgetting about this. And that trash in the United States hadn¡¯t been dealt withpletely, just before taking a shower, he received a call that Jiang Ruolin¡¯s hiding spot had been found. Chapter 195 - 195 195 Coaxing Grandpa Mo to Eat ?Chapter 195: Chapter 195: Coaxing Grandpa Mo to Eat Chapter 195: Chapter 195: Coaxing Grandpa Mo to Eat Qiao Ruoxin stared at his seductive jawline and suddenly asked, ¡°Mo Chen, have you gained weight?¡± ¡°Hmm, one pound.¡± !!! She worked so hard to make sure he ate well and slept well, and he only gained one pound? ¡°Just one pound? What¡¯s the matter with you!¡± She felt inexplicably a bit angry. Mo Chen looked at her puffed-up little face andughed teasingly, ¡°Who was it the night beforest? You drained quite a bit of my energy.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s cheeks quickly flushed a shade of crimson: ¡°It was clearly you!¡± This shameless man! The man chuckled lowly, hisughter filled with indulgence and pleasure as his dark eyes seemed to reminisce about that night. And she got angry just thinking about that night, ¡°Were you determined to die on top of me? Why so rough?¡± Relentless, to the point of being an extreme pervert. Mo Chen: ¡°¡­¡± Did he? He couldn¡¯t remember. ¡°Mo Chen, let¡¯s go have somete-night snacks!¡± No way! She absolutely had to get Mo Chen to put on more weight! His current weight was still a bit too thin. The man frowned slightly, ¡°The chefs have already left for the day.¡± ¡°Then shall we go out to eat?¡± ¡°Are you sure?¡± ¡°¡­¡± If they were to go out, they might get surrounded by her fans. Qiao Ruoxin is currently very popr, with a high number of casual fans as well. Qiao Ruoxin still wouldn¡¯t give up, ¡°Then¡­ how about ordering takeout?¡± The man burst outughing, his long fingers pinching her tender cheek, ¡°Little Ghost, you sure takeout can get delivered here?¡± Qiao Ruoxin then realized, this was the Mo Family Estate, far from the city. The next second, Mo Chen picked her up and tossed her onto the soft, big bed, then leaned over her. She couldn¡¯t help but widen her eyes in surprise. ¡°What are you doing!¡± The man pinned her beneath him, his hands beginning to mischievously tug at her clothes, ¡°Little Ghost, I¡¯d rather eat you than have a meal.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She had always known that Mr. Mo had strong desires, but this was too much! ¡°Get up, you¡¯re not hungry, but I am!¡± ¡°Exercise helps with sleep, and if you sleep, you won¡¯t feel hungry, right?¡± Qiao Ruoxin was speechless, this shameless man was really good at arguing. ¡°I¡¯m hungry! I want to eat! I don¡¯t care!¡± she struggled, trying to sit up. The many on the bed somewhat helplessly, a hint of disappointment on his handsome face, letting her sit up. Qiao Ruoxin picked up the man¡¯s phone and dialed Xiaowu¡¯s number, then directly instructed, ¡°Xiaowu, go buy me somete-night snacks. I¡¯ll text you what I want to eat.¡± After hanging up the phone, she turned and nced at the man lying on the bed, looking unsatisfied. She couldn¡¯t help but chuckle and leaned on the man¡¯s chest, ¡°If you behave and finish your mealter, there¡¯ll be a special reward.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s eyebrows rose slightly, his voicezy and sexy, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, you¡¯re seducing me.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s say I am.¡± He grasped her slender waist and lowered his voice, ¡°Let¡¯s see how I deal with you tonight!¡± ¡°¡­¡± She couldn¡¯t help but retort, ¡°Do you get a sense of achievement by ¡®dealing with me¡¯ or what?¡± The man¡¯s lips curled up, his long fingers ying with her hair, ¡°Why don¡¯t you call me daddy and see?¡± Damn! Even more perverted! Qiao Ruoxin pushed him away, ¡°What¡¯s with you guys and this weird liking for being called daddy? What kind of kink is that?¡± As she was about to get up, Mo Chen grabbed her slender waist again, his voice cooling slightly, ¡°What do you mean ¡®you guys¡¯? Who else have you called daddy?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 196 - 196 196 Its Really Sweet ?Chapter 196: Chapter 196: It¡¯s Really Sweet Chapter 196: Chapter 196: It¡¯s Really Sweet Mo Chen suddenly sat up, staring at her little face, and gritted his teeth, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, don¡¯t tell me that piece of trash also made you call him ¡®Daddy¡¯!¡± ¡°No!¡± She vehemently denied it! This man¡¯s imagination was too rich. Qiao Ruoxin added, ¡°What are you thinking about? How could that be possible!¡± The man slightly narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing her facial expression for anything abnormal. ¡°Then how do you know about it?¡± ¡°Uh¡­ just from going online, you know. Many girls share their dating experiences on the inte.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s brows revealed a trace of disgust: ¡°Women these days share these things online? Do they share their experiences in bed too?¡± ¡°You think everyone is like you!¡± Her frustration made herugh. This man¡¯s train of thought was indeed unique. ¡°Little Ghost, have you ever shared your dating experiences online?¡± Hehehehehe¡­ Qiao Ruoxin felt that if she ever shared her dating experiences online, she would probably receive thousands of blood-written petitions begging her to break up immediately! With this man¡¯s numerous misdeeds, he definitely did not meet the selection criteria of the majority of women. Of course, that was assuming they didn¡¯t know his identity, status, and appearance. It couldn¡¯t be denied, with Mo Chen¡¯s looks, even if he were a scumbag, countless women would still throw themselves at him. Mo Chen¡¯s eyebrows knitted together as he pinched her slender waist: ¡°What¡¯s with that expression? Are you cursing me in your heart?¡± She feigned innocence as she blinked her eyes, ¡°Not at all, I was just thinking, my boyfriend is so outstanding, I¡¯d better keep him all to myself to admire.¡± A satisfied smile crept up the corners of the man¡¯s mouth. His long fingers steadied Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face, he leaned down to kiss her lips, and whispered, ¡°Just as I thought, very sweet.¡± ¡°¡­¡± To say Mo Chen was a straight man, well, sometimes he would say some flirtatious things. But to say he was romantic, at the crucial moments he was a true straight man. The kiss was hard to end, almost igniting a fire. The phone began to vibrate. Qiao Ruoxin instinctively dodged it, picked up the phone, and answered, ¡°Hello?¡± Xiaowu: ¡°Miss Qiao, I¡¯ve already bought the midnight snack, and it¡¯s in the dining room.¡± ¡°Okay, thank you, that will be all, you can go rest now.¡± After hanging up the phone, Qiao Ruoxin pulled his hand, ¡°Come eat with me! I¡¯m hungry!¡± A faint shadow of discontent crossed the handsome man¡¯s face¡ªbeing interrupted while kissing was, of course, very annoying. But he still slowly rose, his tall frame walking behind her, a scene that carried an indescribable sense of indulgence. ¡­ In the dining room. Qiao Ruoxin looked at the takeaway boxes on the table. Xiaowu was indeed reliable; everything she wanted to eat was neatly purchased. She opened each container and arranged them nicely. ¡°Here, you have to eat at least half of this before you can go to sleep.¡± The man frowned displeasingly, ¡°I¡¯m not hungry, I don¡¯t have an appetite.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes danced as she stood up, sat in his embrace, wrapped her arms around his neck, and kissed his chin, ¡°What if I feed you, would that be okay?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Damn¡­ The little devil was employing her seductive tricks again. Yet he still tepidly responded with a ¡°Mm¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled and helped him pick up a soup dumpling, blowing on it gently before bringing it to his lips, ¡°It¡¯s not too hot, eat up.¡± The man chuckled at her earnest little gaze, opened his mouth, and ate the soup dumpling. After that, he ate whatever she fed him. Qiao Ruoxin waspletely focused on peeling a crayfish and then brought it to his lips. Mo Chen just mechanically opened his mouth and ate it while his restless fingers roamed her slender waistline. ¡°Stop it, I¡¯m peeling the shrimp!¡± She frowned. Chapter 197 - 197 197 Mo Chens Strawberries Allergy Strikes ?Chapter 197: Chapter 197: Mo Chen¡¯s Strawberries Allergy Strikes Again Chapter 197: Chapter 197: Mo Chen¡¯s Strawberries Allergy Strikes Again Suddenly! The juice from the crayfish sttered onto her clothes, and she quickly stood up. ¡°I¡¯ll go to the restroom to deal with this, you keep eating,¡± she said. After speaking, she turned and left the restaurant. Mo Chen was left sitting in the restaurant alone, suddenly feeling that the crayfish he had eaten were too spicy. He frowned in displeasure and picked up a cup of cold drink from the table, one that Qiao Ruoxin had sipped from. He took a couple of sips, the sweetness and the icy sensation easing the spicy numbness, which was much morefortable. After a while, Qiao Ruoxin came back from the restroom, regretfully saying, ¡°Such a pity, I really liked this dress, and the oil stain won¡¯te out.¡± Mo Chen nced at the red oil on the hem of her dress and said in a deep voice, ¡°Buy another one.¡± ¡°Yeah, that¡¯s the only way,¡± she agreed. Qiao Ruoxin nced at thete-night snacks on the table, surprised to notice that Mo Chen had unwittingly eaten quite a bit. Of course, it was all due to her persistent feeding. ¡°Little Ghost¡­¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± She picked up her ordered iced fruit tea and took a sip. ¡°It feels a bit itchy,¡± the man¡¯s voice was a bit hoarse and carried a hint of difort. She couldn¡¯t help but lift her head to look at the man, and suddenly noticed some red spots appearing on his neck! ¡°Mo Chen, brother! You¡­ you¡¯re having an allergic reaction? What¡¯s happening?¡± Qiao Ruoxin said in shock, pulling open his robe to see that some light red spots had started appearing on his chest and abs. Mo Chen: ¡°¡­¡± She had a sudden realization and looked at the fruit tea: ¡°Did you drink this? It has strawberries in it!¡± It was all over now¡­ Mo Chen was about to experience a strawberry allergy again. Mo Chen¡¯splexion darkened a bit: ¡°I had a sip.¡± ¡°Quick, quick, wash with cold water!¡± She pulled the man up toward the bedroom upstairs. Back in the bedroom, Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes also held a bit of endurance; indeed, it was quite ufortable. He entered the bathroom, and soon there were sounds of running water inside. After about fifteen minutes, the bathroom door opened. Mo Chen, wearing a robe, walked out from inside. She opened his robe somewhat worriedly to look, and while there were still many red dots, they weren¡¯t as severe. ¡°I forgot to tell you that the cold drink had strawberries in it¡­¡± He spoke indifferently, ¡°It¡¯s not so bad, I only had a sip.¡± Qiao Ruoxin, however, was focused on the red spots on his body: ¡°Luckily they¡¯re not on your face, otherwise how would you go to the office tomorrow.¡± The man lifted her chin: ¡°You feel that guilty? How about you kiss them better?¡± Qiao Ruoxin was startled for a moment, then unhesitatingly tiptoed to kiss his neck, and the spot turned even redder. Mo Chen looked at her with an amused interest, teasing her on purpose: ¡°There are many ces with red spots, maybe you should¡­¡± Damn! Overstepping the mark! ¡°Dream on! I¡¯m going to take a shower!¡± She didn¡¯t bother with this jerk and walked into the bathroom, closing the door. The man¡¯s lips curved up in a smile, then he went out to the balcony and lit a cigarette, cing it between his lips. Actually, he was still quite ufortable, and it was causing his mood to be somewhat uncontrobly irritable. In his life up to now, he only had three strawberry allergy incidents. The first time, he discovered he was allergic to strawberries. The second time, was when he confessed to Qiao Ruoxin, after eating two whole boxes of strawberries,nding him in the hospital for a week. The third time, was now. He stood in front of the railing, exhaling a puff of smoke. The smoke swirled around, blurring his handsome features, his expression one of contemtion. Chapter 198 - 198 198 Arent You Afraid She Will Betray You ?Chapter 198: Chapter 198: Aren¡¯t You Afraid She Will Betray You Again? Chapter 198: Chapter 198: Aren¡¯t You Afraid She Will Betray You Again? Midnight. Because of an allergy, Mo Chen didn¡¯t hold Qiao Ruoxin in his sleep tonight; instead, he was far from her. There was a distance of one person between them. Qiao Ruoxin was somewhat sleepless and picked up her phone, turning on the dim wall light. Then she quietly crawled over, pulled open the man¡¯s sleeping robe, and carefully examined those red spots. She couldn¡¯t help but sigh softly. Fortunately, it was just a sip; it wasn¡¯t too severe. Truly a pampered young master, he needed to be carefully taken care of, yet his temper was still so vtile. The next day, early morning. Mo Chen was the first to open his eyes, then what caught his gaze was the woman¡¯s peaceful sleeping face. He watched for a while, then got out of bed to wash up in the bathroom. After freshening up, he changed into a new set of clothes in the walk-in closet, and finally, casting onest nce at the still sleeping Qiao Ruoxin, he left the bedroom. ¡­ He drove directly to the hospital. In the VIP ward, Lin Xiy in bed, herplexion still rather pale from not only the scare but also the injury. A series of knocks came from the door. Lin Xi nced at the door: ¡°Come in.¡± The door to the ward opened, and Mo Chen¡¯s tall figure walked in. ¡°Mo Chen, you¡¯re here¡­¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± The man sat on the sofa, looking at Lin Xi on the bed, and said sternly, ¡°There won¡¯t be any danger recently, stay put.¡± Lin Xi smiled faintly: ¡°Hmm.¡± His gaze fell once again on Lin Xi¡¯s earlobe, where the Starfish Earring was, and his eyes narrowed involuntarily. Lin Xi had been wearing those earrings on the day she was stabbed, and she hadn¡¯t taken them off due to surgery during these past few days. ¡°Your earrings are quite nice.¡± Lin Xi looked confused; why was he suddenly praising her earrings? She smiled awkwardly: ¡°Really? They were hand-made by a friend of mine who owns a studio, creating original pieces of jewelry.¡± Mo Chen kept staring at Lin Xi¡¯s earrings, when suddenly, a scene shed through his mind. It was the day of his car ident, he saw a woman wearing sunsses driving, she seemed to be wearing these earrings too? At that time, was he chasing this car? He stood up and said coldly, ¡°I have other matters, I¡¯ll be going now.¡± The moment Mo Chen stood up, Lin Xi noticed the red spots on his neck and thought¡­ they were hickeys. After all, the location was quite ambiguous. ¡°Mo Chen! Have you reconciled with Qiao Ruoxin?¡± The man cast a cold nce at her with his handsome face: ¡°Do you have a problem with that?¡± Lin Xi: ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid she¡¯ll betray you again?¡± Mo Chen let out a dismissive coldugh: ¡°That is my business.¡± Then, leaving behind an indifferent silhouette, he left the ward. Lin Xi leaned back on the hospital bed, feeling a sense of despair; the task Simon had given her, she waspletely unable to fulfill. ¡­ Mo Chen stood in the deserted hospital corridor, closed his eyes, and began to recall the day of the car ident. Many fragmented memories were unable to assemble into aplete picture. What exactly had he forgotten? It seemed like it was something very important. He opened his dark eyes, deep and bottomless, hiding many secrets. He took out his phone and dialed a number: ¡°Bring over the file about my car ident from two years ago.¡± After hanging up, his handsome face tensed as he looked towards the end of the corridor. He vaguely remembered that the car ident wasn¡¯t simply due to driver fatigue. There were other reasons, and Lin Xi¡¯s role didn¡¯t seem to be as simple as just saving him. At that time, he was trapped in the woods for two days and a night, his life hanging by a thread, and Lin Xi just happened to appear? Could it really be such a coincidence? Lin Xi said she was camping at the time, but that area didn¡¯t seem suitable for camping. Chapter 199 - 199 199 Dont Forget Our Agreement ?Chapter 199: Chapter 199: Don¡¯t Forget Our Agreement Chapter 199: Chapter 199: Don¡¯t Forget Our Agreement Hengzhong Group, in the chairman¡¯s office. Behind the desk, Mo Chen examined the documents with a stoic expression. All signs indicated that the car ident might not be as simple as he had thought. Why had he been driving in circles on the mountain road? The office was dead silent as he deepened into contemtion. But every time he tried to focus on the residual video images in his mind, his temples would throb involuntarily. He closed his eyes, his long fingers pinching the bridge of his nose, slightly exhausted. Mo Chen threw the document he was holding onto the desk and took out a cigarette to light and ce between his lips. There was always a touch of ruffian about his handsome features when he smoked. Suddenly, his phone vibrated. He picked it up and nced at it, the corners of his mouth curving into an indulgent smile. As he held the phone to his ear, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s sweet and soft voice came through, ¡°Brother Mo Chen?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re going to a big banquet tonight, aren¡¯t you?¡± The man flicked ash from the cigarette between his fingers, ¡°What about it?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going there to meet a director, don¡¯t forget our agreement. Keep our distance in public, pretend we don¡¯t know each other, okay?¡± ¡°¡­¡± He felt a sudden urge to strangle this ¡®Little Ghost¡¯. Did she call especially to remind him of that? Mo Chen¡¯s tone was unpleasant, ¡°Wear that ne!¡± With that, he hung up the phone. He began to wonder why he had ever agreed to Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s terms in the first ce. At that moment, there was a knock on the door. ¡°Come in.¡± Xiaowu entered the office, standing in front of the desk, ¡°Boss Mo, Little Lawrence has found Miss Jiang Ruolin in the United States. She¡¯s at the hospital having a check-up, and she¡¯s clinging to him. He can¡¯t get away.¡± He leaned back in his swivel chair, scoffing, ¡°Hmm¡­ don¡¯t let him idle away.¡± ¡°Yes, understood!¡± ¡­ In the evening. The grand banquet tonight was held in a garden vi in the suburbs, with picturesque scenery. Qiao Ruoxin had changed into a te-grey strappy long dress with a flowing tulle hem. Tonight, she hade with her girl group ¡®Lucky Girls¡¯. Song Yingying looked at her evening gown for tonight and smiled, ¡°Wow, a Disney runaway princess style?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t know, the costume designer put it together.¡± Her gaze swept the room, not finding Mo Chen; perhaps he hadn¡¯t arrived yet? ¡°What are you looking for? Looking for Boss Mo? I think I overheard someone say he was sitting by the pool.¡± Qiao Ruoxin immediately breathed a sigh of relief; so he was by the pool. Song Yingying said, ¡°Hey, why aren¡¯t you making your move? I¡¯ve seen Kong Ling wandering around the venue; she seems to have already snagged a lead role.¡± ¡°To be the lead in a flop is worse than a minute-long cameo in a big director¡¯s movie.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve got ambitions, aiming straight for the film industry?¡± ¡°Is it so surprising? I¡¯m a film academy graduate, and I don¡¯t want to leave myself with a history of bad projects.¡± If she ever wanted to be Mo Chen¡¯s wife, even marry and have children, she¡¯d need to take care of her reputation. After all, although the Qiao Family was a minor wealthy family,pared to the Mo Family, she was indeed poor. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s gaze swept across the venue until she finally saw the well-known director she wanted to meet. She walked over with poised and light steps, her figure graceful. ¡°Director Chen, hello, I am Qiao Ruoxin.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ the recent ¡®Idol 101¡¯ champion, right? My daughter has been following that show; she likes you very much.¡± She chuckled, ¡°Thank you for the love. I heard you¡¯re looking for actors for a cameo role, do you think I could fit the bill?¡± Director Chen smiled, ¡°You are refreshingly straightforward and not coy. I heard that at 16, you were admitted by both the dance academy and film academy, that¡¯s exactly what I¡¯m looking for; I need someone who can do ssical dance.¡± Chapter 200 - 200 200 Which eye of yours saw me staring at ?Chapter 200: Chapter 200: Which eye of yours saw me staring at her the whole time? Chapter 200: Chapter 200: Which eye of yours saw me staring at her the whole time? ¡°I just happened to have studied ssical dance for eight years.¡± She smiled innocently, harmless to humans and animals alike, captivating to anyone whoid eyes on her. Director Chen¡¯s smile grew even wider, ¡°What a coincidence? Come to the audition tomorrow, but I have to warn you, there¡¯s not much screen time. After editing, it might be less than a minute.¡± ¡°As a neer seeking experience, I¡¯m ready anytime.¡± ¡°Young and pretty with a clear head, you¡¯ve got potential, haha¡­.¡± Qiao Ruoxin also smiled modestly in response. ¡­ In the distance, by the pool. Mo Chen was dressed in a white suit with a ck shirt underneath. Two buttons of his shirt were undone, emanating an indescribable handsomeness and a sense of restraint. Such a vtile man in a white suit still looked utterly harmonious. His long fingers held a champagne ss, and his dark eyes were firmly fixed on that slender figure. That Little Ghost had been chatting with an old man for half an hour already. Fuck¡­ She could chat with an old man for half an hour??? Sitting beside him, Gu Mocheng remarked with disgust, ¡°Can¡¯t you go one second without staring at Qiao Ruoxin? You¡¯re like some kind of pervert.¡± Mo Chen averted his gaze, scoffing disdainfully, ¡°Which of your eyes saw me staring at her?¡± Gu Mocheng: ¡°Humans usually only have two eyes.¡± Mo Chen: ¡°¡­¡± The handsome man¡¯s face was tense as he downed the champagne in his ss, his whole body radiating irritation. Somebody came up to make conversation and casually asked, ¡°Mr. Mo, I thought I saw your ex-girlfriend just now. The online marketing ounts have been hyping a reconciliation between you two, is it true?¡± Mo Chen replied with a cold face and a deep voice, ¡°No.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ I see, so the online marketing ounts are unreliable.¡± ¡­ After taking care of her business, Qiao Ruoxin finally rxedpletely. Meeting Director Chen and securing an audition was her goal for the evening, nothing else mattered. ¡°Miss Qiao, hello.¡± Suddenly, a man appeared and extended his hand to her. Qiao Ruoxin felt a bit awkward as she lightly shook the man¡¯s hand, ¡°Hello.¡± Then, she felt a burning gaze on her from behind. Looking back over the water blue pool, her eyes met Mr. Mo¡¯s, brimming with anger. Qiao Ruoxin instinctively turned back: ¡°I have to go to the restroom, excuse me, I¡¯ll be back shortly.¡± Better make a quick escape! Turning around, she ran into Xiaowu and said, ¡°Xiaowu, tell Mo Chen I¡¯m heading back first and to stop staring at me!¡± ¡°Of course, Miss Qiao.¡± With that, she left the vi, ready to head home. If she stayed any longer, Mo Chen would see right through her. She always felt like she was being ogled as if she were without clothes; this man¡¯s possessiveness was terrifying. Just casually speaking to another man would upset him. Qiao Ruoxin left the vi, standing on the roadside waiting for her bodyguard toe pick her up. A ck Bentley stopped in front of her. Without thinking, she directly opened the rear car door and got in. The moment she closed the door, Qiao Ruoxin felt something was wrong. This driver wasn¡¯t one of the Mo Family¡¯s bodyguards! Qiao Ruoxin frowned, demanding angrily, ¡°Who are you!¡± ¡°Miss Qiao, we haven¡¯t finished our conversation just now, why did you leave so suddenly?¡± Her eyes widened in shock, ¡°Stop the car! I want to get out!¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, do you think that once you¡¯re in my car, I will let you leave? Your girl group members are all busy sleeping around tonight, how can you go back alone? You¡¯re the center member after all.¡± Chapter 201 - 201 201 Asking Mo Chen for Help ?Chapter 201: Chapter 201: Asking Mo Chen for Help Chapter 201: Chapter 201: Asking Mo Chen for Help The car sped wildly before finallying to a stop outside the hotel. Qiao Ruoxin pushed the door open and stepped out, but after just one step, the man grabbed her wrist. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, you should know your status. With your current poprity, if this gets blown up, you¡¯ll bepletely ruined and will have to roll out of the entertainment circle.¡± Suppressing the nausea in her heart, she followed the man into the hotel lobby and into the elevator. Then, just as the elevator doors were about to open, she lifted the hem of her dress and viciously stomped her ten-centimeter high heel onto the foot of the man behind her. With a ding-dong, the elevator doors opened. Ignoring the man¡¯s screams of agony from behind her, she walked out of the elevator without looking back. Qiao Ruoxin began to frantically search for her phone in her bag. Suddenly! ¡°Ah! Get off!¡± She was grabbed from behind by the man, who forcefully dragged her towards the presidential suite. ¡°Did not expect you to have such a nasty temperament? How does Mo Chen put up with you? Do you know how painful it is to be stepped on by high heels?¡± The disparity in strength between men and women was simply too great. Qiao Ruoxin was dragged into the room, and she watched helplessly as the door automatically closed. ¡°I¡¯m warning you, if you dare to touch me, Mo Chen won¡¯t let you off!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t make meugh, I¡¯ve already asked Mr. Mo. You two haven¡¯t gotten back together. Does he care who his ex-girlfriend sleeps with? What a joke!¡± A look of shock appeared in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes. And left her speechless. She straightened her dress and sat on a single sofa to one side, ¡°Since I can¡¯t escape, I won¡¯t run. Go take a shower, I have a germophobia.¡± ¡°That¡¯s being good, just wait.¡± The man went into the bathroom. Qiao Ruoxin immediately got up to open the door, only to find that it had been locked from the outside! She looked down at the ne on her chest. Mo Chen seemed to have mentioned where the SOS button was, but she couldn¡¯t remember. She picked up the ne and fiddled with it desperately, hoping Mo Chen would notice her call for help! ¡­ Meanwhile, at the banquet. Mo Chen was sitting there discussing some business matters since Qiao Ruoxin had gone home, and he didn¡¯t have anything else to keep an eye on. Xiaowu approached with a grim look on his face, holding a phone, ¡°Mr. Mo, your phone is sending out an rm.¡± The man¡¯s face turned ice cold, and he picked up the phone to see the message: [LK001 is sending out an SOS!] LK001 was the code name for the ne he had developed. He switched the phone screen to Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s point of view, just in time to see a man in a hotel bathrobe approaching. Mo Chen stood up abruptly and cursed, ¡°Fuck¡­¡± Then, without looking back, he turned and left the ce. This was why he didn¡¯t want Qiao Ruoxin to enter the entertainment circle! He knew all too well just how filthy it was! The entertainment circle was the harem of high society; they could y however they wanted. The celebrities that came here tonight, no matter if they were popr stars or obscure ones, would all be subjected to the casting couch if they had no family backing, without exception. Outside the vi. Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was tight, and he sat in the car with a nk expression, his fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white and made cracking noises. The volcano inside him was about to erupt. Unable to control himself, tonight, he felt he might actually kill the man unintentionally. He roared in frustration, ¡°Drive faster, damn it!¡± The driver shuddered in fright, then pressed the elerator and sped up. Chapter 202 - 202 202 Bored to Death ?Chapter 202: Chapter 202: Bored to Death! Chapter 202: Chapter 202: Bored to Death! Xiaowu, in the passenger seat, said, ¡°Master Mo, the location is Shenghao Hotel!¡± Shenghao Hotel¡­ Mo Chen¡¯s pupils suddenly constricted, and he clenched his teeth, cursing, ¡°Damn it!¡± This was a property under the Mo Family! They actually dared toe to his turf and bully his woman??? They must be tired of living! ¡°Now, cut off the power to all the hotel rooms and tell them it¡¯s my order!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡­ In the presidential suite. Qiao Ruoxin had felt all over the ne, unsure if the distress signal had been sent out or not. But then the bathroom door opened. The man came out wearing a bathrobe, his smile exceedingly lewd: ¡°Eagerly waiting, huh? Come on¡­¡± She backed away step by step, throwing whatever she picked up at the man. ¡°Don¡¯te any closer! I¡¯ve called the police!¡± she said, picking up the telephone by the bed. The man justughed even more brazenly, ¡°Then call them. Let¡¯s see whose reputation gets utterly destroyed, you¡¯re currently a hot girl group star with a huge fan base, do you dare?¡± ¡°¡­¡± So, is this why many female stars choose to endure being preyed upon in silence? Suddenly! The room went pitch ck! ¡°What¡¯s going on! Why is there a power outage!¡± the man shouted in a frenzy. Qiao Ruoxin took the chance to crouch on the carpet, quietly moving her steps. It was really pitch ck; she couldn¡¯t see anything and had to feel her way around. She saw a shadow approaching, she intentionally threw a pillow in that direction, causing the man to trip instantly. Qiao Ruoxin immediately got up, nning to hide in the bathroom, but unexpectedly, she was grabbed by the ankle by the man on the carpet: ¡°Sweetheart, where do you think you¡¯re running to?¡± ¡­ In the lobby on the first floor of the hotel, all the staff were lined up on both sides, ready to wee the Crown Prince of Hengzhong Group. Everyone was curious, why was the Crown Prince making a sudden visit in the middle of the night? The next second, Mo Chen, leading the way, entered the hotel lobby, with several bodyguards following him. The general manager immediately stepped forward: ¡°Young Master Mo, what brings you here sote at night? Is there something wrong?¡± Mo Chen headed straight for the elevator, his voice icy, ¡°Turn the power back on and bring me the list of guests who checked in just now.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The general manager handed him the tablet: ¡°These are the guests who checked in just now, only three people, a middle-aged man, and a couple.¡± Mo Chen picked up the tablet, nced at the room number where the man and woman were staying, and then pressed the elevator button. The elevator quickly ascended. With a ding-dong, the elevator doors slowly opened. Mo Chen, with a taut face and expressionless, stepped into the hotel corridor and walked towards the presidential suite. He even flexed his neck, as if getting ready for a fight. He snatched the master key from the general manager¡¯s hand, ¡®beep¡¯, and the door opened. The moment the door opened, a soft and slender body crashed into his arms. He looked down, directly into those fearful eyes. ¡°Brother Mo Chen! You finally came!¡± Qiao Ruoxin instinctively held tight to the man¡¯s towering frame, her voice carrying a whimpering cry, and tears streamed down all at once. Hisrge hand patted Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s head, he said in a deep voice, ¡°Wait for me outside.¡± Then, he pushed the woman¡¯s body away and entered the room. The man inside the room was terrified by the scene. ¡°Mo¡­ Master Mo, didn¡¯t you say there was nothing between you and her anymore? That you two had no rtionship¡­¡± Mo Chen let out a coldugh, grinding his teeth, ¡°Shaking hands is one thing, but this is outrageous! Thinking of sleeping with her? You¡¯re not worthy! Who the hell do you think you are!¡± A murderous aura enveloped him, and he took off his white suit jacket, which could hinder his attack. The next second, he kicked the man in the chest, and the man fell to the ground, screaming like a pig being ughtered! Then, he punched the man¡¯s face hard, blood sttering everywhere! Each of his punches and kicks were with lethal intent. Qiao Ruoxin stood in the hallway, shuddering at the noisesing from inside. Suddenly she felt that Mo Chen¡¯s ce in her heart had spread a bit more, filling her heart till it was almost overflowing¡­ Chapter 203 - 203 203 I Only Want You ?Chapter 203: Chapter 203: I Only Want You Chapter 203: Chapter 203: I Only Want You Half an hour had passed. Mo Chen emerged from the room, radiating a fierce aura, his ck shirt sttered with bloodstains. He wore a sullen expression as he put on his suit jacket. ¡°Mo Chen Brother, you¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin wanted to move forward and touch him but was angrily rebuked, ¡°Don¡¯te any closer! Dirty!¡± Now his body was covered in bloodstains, of course, not his own. It was easy to deduce that the man in the room had been beaten to a pulp. Qiao Ruoxin looked at his handsome face, sshed with a few drops of blood. She had known since two years ago, buried deep within Lord Mo¡¯s bones lurked bloodthirsty violence, utterly terrifying. The man nced at her and said in a subdued tone, ¡°We¡¯ll talk back home.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± She obediently followed behind the man, leaving the Shenghao Hotel. Riding in the car, nobody spoke a word the entire way. Mo Chen¡¯s right arm rested on the car window, his slender fingers supporting his forehead, his handsome features showing a trace of weariness as he closed his eyes. His allergies had not subsided, their symptoms intensified by his earlier rage, causing an unbearable itching sensation, as if millions of ants were ceaselessly gnawing at him. Qiao Ruoxin noticed the red spots on his neck had deepened in color. Her eyshes trembled slightly, her lips parted lightly, but she hesitated to speak. ¡­ Inside the bedroom at the Mo Family Estate. The sound of water running echoed from the bathroom. The man had been inside for quite some time; his fastidiousness with cleanliness meant he wouldn¡¯te out until perhaps an hourter. Qiao Ruoxin had already finished taking a bath in the adjacent bathroom, her body emitting the faint, fresh scent of a girl after bathing. Still the man did not appear. She had no choice but to carry the small bucket of ice, making her way to the terrace. Sitting on the outdoor sofa, she looked up at the ink-ck night sky where only a few stars twinkled. She didn¡¯t know how much time had passed when she heard the man¡¯s deep footsteps from behind; she turned to look. Mo Chen approached, wearing a navy blue robe, and sat on the sofa opposite her. If it was any ordinary day, he would have certainlye over to embrace her. It seemed Lord Mo was in great difort now. Qiao Ruoxin stood up proactively, wrapped the ice cubes in a towel from the bucket, then sat beside the man. ¡°What are you doing?¡± His voice rose, slightly hoarse. She directly opened the cor of his robe and saw the rash on his body had worsened, the red spots multiplying and severe¡­ ¡°Is it extremely itchy? You need to cool down, or you¡¯re going to itch even more. Also, you can¡¯t rage, you need to stay calm¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin ced the towel-wrapped ice cubes on his chest, carefully helping him apply the coldpress, inch by inch. The man¡¯s dark eyes stared at her, unblinking. ¡°Little Ghost, what are you thinking about?¡± ¡°I¡¯m thinking¡­ if it hadn¡¯t been for you finding people to protect me discreetly all those years, would I have been vited a long time ago?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Just the thought of that possibility frosted over the handsome features of the man. Qiao Ruoxin suddenly let out a lightugh, ¡°I suddenly feel that giving myself to you so early was a wise decision.¡± His eyebrows arched, ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°If I had been vited by those fat and greasy men, I think I might really have been driven to suicide. Back at the hotel, I truly felt nauseous and disgusted¡­¡± She looked up to meet his unfathomable eyes, ¡°Mo Chen Brother, I don¡¯t want any other men. Just the thought of being with another man disgusts me; I only want you.¡± As a woman who had given all her firsts to Mo Chen, Qiao Ruoxin was ustomed to him, to the extent that she found it impossible to get used to anyone else. Chapter 204 - 204 204 Who Thinks Youre Not Worthy of Me ?Chapter 204: Chapter 204: Who Thinks You¡¯re Not Worthy of Me? Chapter 204: Chapter 204: Who Thinks You¡¯re Not Worthy of Me? The night was tantalizing. A hint of possessiveness ignited in the man¡¯s dark eyes, and he gazed at her for a long time. The next second, hisrge palm cradled the back of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s head as he kissed her. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s body couldn¡¯t help but stiffen. This damn man, why does he always have these things on his mind? She was just trying to have a conversation!¡­ Qiao Ruoxin struggled to push the man¡¯s body away, ¡°What are you doing! I¡¯m applying a coldpress for you!¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man¡¯s handsome face turned gloomy, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you only wanted me? You flip faster than flipping through a book, Little Ghost.¡± Now it was Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s turn to be speechless. This damn man really knows how to focus on key words! So she said all that, and this damn man only heard that part? ¡°What I meant was for when we¡¯re in bed, I¡­ Forget it, I can¡¯t make it clear to you! Don¡¯t move!¡± Seeing her all puffed up with anger, the man chuckled, ¡°Why can¡¯t you make it clear? I understood a long time ago, you¡¯re expressing your needs in a roundabout way.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Damn man! Qiao Ruoxin changed the ice and wrapped it in a towel, continuing to apply it to the red marks on his neck, ¡°Keep your mouth shut, don¡¯t talk, don¡¯t move around, wait until I¡¯m done with the coldpress before we talk!¡± ¡°Talk after the coldpress is done?¡± ¡°Mo Chen, why is it so hard tomunicate with you!¡± The man¡¯s expression turned even uglier, and he said in a cold voice, ¡°You can chat with some old dude for half an hour, but find it hard tomunicate with me?¡± ??? Old dude? When did she chat with some old dude for half an hour? The next second, she realized who he meant. Was he talking about Director Chen? ¡°That¡¯s Director Chen! What old dude! A renowned first-tier director in the country, I was trying tond a role in his movie.¡± Mo Chen scoffed disdainfully, ¡°Who are you trying to impress with your efforts?¡± ¡°I¡¯m putting in effort for all those who think I¡¯m not worthy of you,¡± she replied so naturally, her gaze still fixed on the man¡¯s chest muscles. The man¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, ¡°Who thinks you¡¯re not worthy of me?¡± ¡°Plenty.¡± Qiao Ruoxin, seeing that the red marks on his body had faded significantly, smiled with satisfaction, ¡°There, the color has faded a lot, it¡¯s not that ufortable anymore, right?¡± Mo Chen, catching on after the fact, did feel that it wasn¡¯t as itchy anymore, but it was still slightly ufortable. ¡°Yeah.¡± She put the towel aside, ready to get up, ¡°Let¡¯s go, time to sleep!¡± Unexpectedly, she was pulled back by the man and crashed into his arms. Mo Chen¡¯s slender fingers pinched her chin, his expression serious, ¡°Who thinks you¡¯re not worthy of me?¡± ¡°No matter who thinks it, I have to try hard. Do you like a worthless person? Matching your social status might be impossible, but I have to make myself valuable.¡± The color in the man¡¯s eyes deepened. This Little Ghost was very realistic, smart, and knew how to please a man. But when it came to pleasing a man, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face was already very pleasing to the heart of any man. He stared at her small face, the air thick with a flirtatious atmosphere. ¡°Little Ghost, sleep with me tonight.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She really was at a loss for words, ¡°You¡¯re still having an allergic reaction, doesn¡¯t it bother you?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s lips curled into a faint smile, ¡°Since it¡¯s ufortable either way, might as well learn to enjoy it.¡± ¡°You¡¯re aplete pervert!¡± ¡°Be a little obedient, otherwise I¡¯ll bully you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 205 - 205 205 Brother Mo Chen I Love You… ?Chapter 205: Chapter 205: Brother Mo Chen, I Love You¡­ Chapter 205: Chapter 205: Brother Mo Chen, I Love You¡­ It was four o¡¯clock in the early morning. Qiao Ruoxiny in bed wrapped in the man¡¯s arms, with the even breathing of the man behind her, soundly asleep. She turned to nce at Mo Chen¡¯s slightly tired but handsome face; he was sleeping deeply, which proved the quality of his sleep wasn¡¯t bad. Then, she removed the man¡¯s arm that was encircling her slender waist, got out of bed softly, threw on a robe, and went out to the terrace alone. Qiao Ruoxin stood in front of the railing, enjoying the cool night breeze which felt refreshing andfortable. Her pale skin bore traces all over from that man¡¯s affection, leaving her feeling weak in the knees. Tomorrow she needed to audition for Director Chen¡¯s film crew, and she looked helplessly down at the body within her robe. Facing the cool breeze, Qiao Ruoxin closed her eyes, a smile spreading across her lips. Suddenly, she remembered the scene when Mo Chen confessed his love to her¡­ ¡­ She remembered clearly, that day Lan Ke took her to the No.7 Mansion to soak in the hot springs. By chance, she saw Mo Chen and his group of rowdy friends were there too. She had politely called out ¡®Brother Mo Chen¡¯ as usual and was about to walk past them. In the past, Mo Chen would never pay her any attention and wouldn¡¯t even spare her a nce, but that day was different. Mo Chen actually stopped in his tracks and asked her, ¡°Where are you going?¡± At that moment, she thought, so this ice block can actuallymunicate with humans. After soaking in the hot springs, she had wanted to go home, but Lan Ke dragged her into the private room. From the moment she entered the room, Mo Chen kept staring at her. She felt ufortable all over. The usually indifferent Mo Chen was staring at her for a whole hour. Thinking back now, the way Mo Chen looked at her then was like a predator eying his prey, ready to pounce at any moment. Then, out of nowhere, Mo Chen said to her, ¡°Little Ghost, be my girlfriend.¡± At that moment, the room fell silent, with only the few light bulbs there to witness this confession. She was stunned for a long time, thinking she had heard wrong. The truth was, she didn¡¯t dislike Mo Chen; she had never imagined anything could happen between them. After all, the distance between them seemed too vast, and there was the age difference, plus Mo Chen had been indifferent to her for four years. By any ount, it didn¡¯t seem like he liked her¡ªit seemed more like he was toying with her. Thus, she made an excessive demand, asking Mo Chen to eat tworge boxes of strawberries. She never imagined Mo Chen would actually do it, and even after eating half a box, when his body started showing allergic reactions, he still persisted and finished two boxes of strawberries. After eating thest strawberry, bearing the difort, Mo Chen said to her, ¡°I¡¯ll contact you in a few days.¡± And then this proud man drove himself to the hospital. It was onlyter that she learned Mo Chen was hospitalized for a week due to the allergy. ¡­ Pulled back from her thoughts, Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud, thinking their love story had begun in such a strange way? But afterst night, she felt as though her heart had been filled. Other than Mo Chen, she didn¡¯t want any other man. Turning around to go back into the bedroom, she slowly squatted down, resting her head on the bed and gazed at the man who was still sleeping. Maybe it was because the moonlight outside the window was beautiful, or perhaps it was because of the ambiance set by the memories, or it could be that looking at his handsome face made her heart flutter. Without realizing it, Qiao Ruoxin whispered softly, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, I love you¡­¡± After saying it, she froze. Was that her own voice just now? That ¡®I love you¡¯ sounded so lovely¡­ Much lovelier than any time she had said it before. Is this what love is? Chapter 206 - 206 206 Hes Here ?Chapter 206: Chapter 206: He¡¯s Here Chapter 206: Chapter 206: He¡¯s Here The next morning dawned. #Kong Ling¡¯s First Lead Role in an Idol Drama# #Qiao Ruoxin Makes Cameo in ¡°Divine Capital Siege¡±# Ranked third and fourth on the trending search, thement section exploded. [Mortal Princess Kong Ling sister¡¯s first lead role in an idol drama, please take good care of her~] [Do Kong Ling¡¯s fans have no shame? Copying our promotional copy! What Mortal Princess, more like Netherworld¡¯s Deadly Grass! All she does is cry, cry, and cry!] [Mortal Princess Qiao Ruoxin! Born for the C position, Qiao Ruoxin! First foray into film! Hope everyone will support her in the cinemas!] [The name of the crappy drama Kong Ling is in is cracking me up! ¡°Love¡¯s Embrace¡±??? Hahahaha¡­ sounds like an idiotic and silly drama!] [Tsk tsk¡­ My girl Xinxin makes mommy so relieved, going straight to a big director¡¯s movie.] [Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fans are hriously overconfident! Just a damn cameo, and you¡¯re acting like she¡¯s the main star. So proud of what exactly? Can you even support the box office?] [Resources in hand, we watch the sour losers hop around in jealousy. Our sister Qiao¡¯s cameo in the big director¡¯s movie will get her acquainted with so many top movie stars, raise her status so much, her future is limitless~ Who¡¯s like Kong Ling with her shortsightedness, what¡¯s the big deal being the lead in a silly drama?] [Sister Ruoxin aaah, looking forward to her new album debut next Monday! The leaked styling looks super beautiful!] [Just asking! Is the new album called ¡°Qiao Ruoxin and Her Backup Dancers¡±?] [Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fans are really full of themselves! Who are your master¡¯s backup dancers? As arrogant and narcissistic as your master!] ¡­ Mo Family Estate, bedroom. The man in bed opened his dark eyes, still with a hint of sleepiness. But upon opening his eyes, he was greeted by such a beautiful sight. Qiao Ruoxin was standing in front of the full-length mirror, struggling with the sp of her bra at the back, unable to reach it. Only wearing a white bra on her upper body, her serious little expression even furrowed into a frown because she couldn¡¯t fasten it. When she turned her head, she saw Mo Chen, shirtless and leaning against the bed, watching her with an amused look. ¡°Good, you¡¯re awake, help me with this sp.¡± Without any shyness, Qiao Ruoxin walked over, turned around, and exposed her beautiful back to the man. Mo Chen looked at her fair skin, staring at the row of sps for a long time before he proceeded to help. The man frowned in displeasure, ¡°What is this thing? It¡¯s so hard to put on?¡± ¡°Howe ites off so easily when you do it?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen pursed his lips and said nothing further, instead focusing on studying the double-row sp as seriously as he would in theb while conducting research. ¡°Forget it, I¡¯ll change into something else.¡± She got up and headed for the walk-in closet. Soon, she came out dressed, having applied only light, natural makeup for the day. ¡°I¡¯m leaving.¡± Mo Chen lit a cigarette, holding it between his lips, leaning against the bed, slightly lifting his proud chin, ¡°Where to?¡± ¡°Auditions, a hard-won opportunity.¡± A hint of displeasure appeared on the man¡¯s handsome face as he said in a deep voice, ¡°No love scenes or kissing scenes.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just a cameo, less than a minute of screen time, there¡¯s hardly any room for that.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at the dog of a man on the bed and got angry, snorting coldly, ¡°You did it on purposest night, leaving so many marks. Now I have to cover my whole body with foundation!¡± Mo Chen: ¡°It wasn¡¯t intentional.¡± ¡°I¡¯m leaving!¡± Qiao Ruoxin closed the door behind her as she left. The mobile phone on the bedside table began to vibrate. The man picked it up and put it to his ear, ¡°Speak.¡± ¡°Master Mo, Little Lawrence suddenly took a private flight from the United States to China, and is estimated tond tonight at eight.¡± Mo Chen slowly narrowed his eyes, responding tly, ¡°Mm.¡± Chapter 207 - 207 207 Little Ghost do you miss me ?Chapter 207: Chapter 207: Little Ghost, do you miss me? Chapter 207: Chapter 207: Little Ghost, do you miss me? In the car, on the way to an audition. Qiao Ruoxin put on her headphones to listen to the new album for a while, when unexpectedly, a call came through. It was from her grandmother, with whom she hardly had any contact. She hesitated for a moment but still answered the call, ¡°Grandma?¡± ¡°Xinxin, are you really going to sever the mother-daughter rtionship with your mom?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care what you two are fighting about, but your mom is not well now. She¡¯sing back to the country to receive traditional Chinese medicine treatments. If you still consider her your mom, find some time to go see her.¡± ¡°Grandma, I got it. You don¡¯t have to worry about it.¡± After hanging up, a trace of concern appeared in her eyes. My mom ising back to the country? Does that mean Simon will being too? She clenched her phone tightly, her brows slightly furrowed as she looked outside the car window. Just thinking about Mo Chen having a direct confrontation with Simon gave her a headache. Mr. Mo¡¯s temper was terribly vtile,pletely uncontroble, and she was just afraid that this man would get stimted and then aggravate his psychological trauma. ¡­ Evening. The audition went quite smoothly today; only the contract signing was left. She could start shooting her scenes next week. There weren¡¯t many, and they could be finished in a day. After returning to the estate, Qiao Ruoxin took the initiative to offer to cook dinner. She called Mo Chen, and after three rings, the call connected. The low and sexy voice of the man came from the other end of the line, seeming a bit tipsy, ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°Mo Chen, when will you be back? I¡¯ve made dinner.¡± ¡°Little Ghost, are you missing me?¡± A smile crept onto Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips, ¡°Yeah, let¡¯s say I missed you.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ming back now.¡± After hanging up, she went ahead and brewed a cup of sobering tea for the damn man. Then she continued cooking dinner, hoping to quickly get Mr. Mo¡¯s weight back to normal. Forty minutester¡­ Qiao Ruoxin was still busy in the kitchen, starting on the soup, stirring the lotus root pork rib yam soup with a spoon. Unaware, the tall and handsome figure of the man suddenly approached her from behind. ¡°Ah¡­¡± The man wrapped his arms around her soft and slender body from behind, startling her into a scream. ¡°Don¡¯t you make any noise when you walk?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s lips curved up, his chin resting on her fragrant shoulder, his kiss mingled with a faint scent of alcoholnding on her corbone. Qiao Ruoxin pushed him away, ¡°Stop it, I¡¯m making soup. Try it and see how it tastes.¡± She scooped a little for him to taste, but unexpectedly, the damn man wrapped his arms around her slender waist, lowered his head, and kissed her lips, savoring the taste. As she felt her cheeks burn, the damn man finally let her go. ¡°Mmm¡­ tastes good,¡± his voice was deep and husky, with a hint of sexiness. ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin stepped out of his embrace, muttering, ¡°So annoying!¡± Mo Chen grasped her chin, his voice deep, ¡°Whom are you scolding?¡± ¡°Scolding you! Kissing you is like kissing alcohol, you¡¯re such an annoying ghost. I don¡¯t like the taste of alcohol. Here, have the sobering tea over there, drink it up.¡± The man frowned, ¡°Little Ghost, why are you making such a fuss?¡± Qiao Ruoxin huffed proudly, ¡°It¡¯s because you spoil me.¡± At that, the man burst intoughter, pinching her tender cheeks, ¡°With the way you fuss, nobody but me could put up with you.¡± She couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°Then you better keep putting up with me.¡± Mo Chen picked up the sobering tea that had long gone cold and took a few sips. Then, he just stood behind, watching Qiao Ruoxin cooking, his gaze fixed unblinkingly on her. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t ignore themanding gaze from behind her and turned around, ¡°Go take a shower. You reek of alcohol.¡± Chapter 208 - 208 208 Brother Mo Chen You Just Need to ?Chapter 208: Chapter 208: Brother Mo Chen, You Just Need to Believe Me Chapter 208: Chapter 208: Brother Mo Chen, You Just Need to Believe Me The man responded coolly with a sound: ¡°Hmm¡­¡± But his body made no move, and in his dark eyes, there was an intense gaze. Qiao Ruoxin felt somewhat awkward and turned back to him again, ¡°Why are you staring at me like that? I feel like I might as well be standing in front of you without any clothes on.¡± ¡°Little Ghost, has that trash called you these past few days?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s voice suddenly became very serious. Her body stiffened slightly, ¡°No, what¡¯s going on?¡± The man lifted his wrist to check the time on his watch, the ne should bending soon¡­ ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I¡¯m going to take a shower.¡± With that said, Mo Chen turned and left the kitchen. In the spacious kitchen, only she remained, suddenly feeling very anxious. Indeed, Simon hadn¡¯t called again these past few days. What did that mean? ¡­ After Mo Chen showered and changed his clothes, he walked into the dining room. The dishes had been set on the table long ago, and Qiao Ruoxin was serving him soup. Seeing this, the man¡¯s lips curved slightly, his hand patted her head, and he took a seat beside her. ¡°Eat more.¡± She kept adding dishes to the te in front of him, exceptionally tender and charming that evening. Mo Chen raised his eyebrows slightly and said in a deep voice, ¡°Why so well-behaved tonight? What have you done now?¡± ¡°Do I look like a troublemaker in your eyes? I just want you to regain your normal weight sooner.¡± The man answered tly, ¡°Got it.¡± Qiao Ruoxin picked up a porcin bowl and sipped a few mouthfuls of soup before speaking, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, as long as you trust me that¡¯s enough. Don¡¯t believe what others say, okay?¡± The man paused his soup-drinking, looked up at her, and was silent for a long while. ¡°Are you giving me a preemptive exnation?¡± There was a hint of self-deprecation in his tone. ¡°Is that okay?¡± Mo Chen narrowed his eyes, gazing at her, and said in a low voice, ¡°That depends on whether you¡¯re worth trusting.¡± ¡°Of course!¡± ¡°Little Ghost, don¡¯t let me down again. If there¡¯s a next time, even if you beg me on your knees, I won¡¯t take you back.¡± These resounding words shook Qiao Ruoxin to the core. Her eyes firm, she nodded, ¡°Mhm! I won¡¯t let you down again!¡± ¡°Remember what you¡¯ve said. Even if you forget, I¡¯ll find a way to make you remember.¡± A shadow fell over Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face; he was indeed in a bad mood today because that piece of trash had finally arrived. ¡­ Meanwhile, at the airport. A man in a ck trench coat walked out from the exit, followed by bodyguards pushing a luggage trolley. The man, elegant and noble, radiated a degenerate quality from head to toe. The kind of rogue every woman would fall for, gentle, polite, and charming to everyone, with a smile full of allure that nheless felt oddly distant. He was Simon, the heir to the Lawrence Family. Suddenly, a little girl bumped into his long legs. He stopped in his tracks, got down on one knee, and steadied the little girl, ¡°Sweetheart, be careful where you walk, okay?¡± ¡°Thank you, brother¡­¡± the dazed little girl said sweetly. The man let out a pleased chuckle, his voice as tender as could be, ¡°Sweetheart, I¡¯m your uncle.¡± Then, he stood up and walked towards exit number three. The bodyguard followed behind Simon, ¡°Young Master, Miss Jiang hasn¡¯t been discharged from the hospital yet, and you didn¡¯t say goodbye to her before you left¡­¡± ¡°Ruolin isn¡¯t my woman, I shouldn¡¯t have to watch over her day and night.¡± ¡°But the family matters aren¡¯t settled yet, and you¡¯vee here.¡± The man continued striding towards the exit, ¡°I kind of miss her. It¡¯s been nearly three months since Ist saw her, but I guess she probably doesn¡¯t miss me.¡± Chapter 209 - 209 209 She Has Insomnia ?Chapter 209: Chapter 209: She Has Insomnia Chapter 209: Chapter 209: She Has Insomnia Outside the airport. Simon looked up at the foreign night sky, revealing a gentle smile. ¡°Young master, we can only stay at a hotel tonight, the vi is still being cleaned. Also, thedy will arrive tomorrow.¡± ¡°Try to clean the vi before Aunt Lan arrives, she needs to stay there for treatment.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡­ Late at night, Mo Family Estate, bedroom. Qiao Ruoxin, held in the man¡¯s arms, tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. She began writhing restlessly, not even knowing what she wanted to do herself. Finally, the man¡¯s deep andzy voice sounded, ¡°Little Ghost, if you move again, I¡¯ll take it as an invitation.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Damned man! Sure enough, she didn¡¯t move anymore, obediently lying in the man¡¯s arms. Mo Chen tightened his arm around her waist, bent down, and kissed her fair swan neck, ¡°Why can¡¯t you sleep? Worried about something?¡± Her back pressed against the man¡¯s broad chest, she whispered, ¡°My mom ising back to the country.¡± The man¡¯s grip on her waist tightened sharply, almost choking Qiao Ruoxin. ¡°Mo Chen, you¡¯re hurting me, let go¡­¡± His eyebrows were furrowed, his handsome face tense, but he still loosened his hold on her waist. If it were anyone else, he could eliminate them without hesitation, forever. But this person was Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mother¡­ What could he do? The next second, Mo Chen rolled over, pinning her beneath him, his dark eyes intensely focused on her. Qiao Ruoxin widened her eyes in surprise. This damned man wasn¡¯t going to lie on top of her the whole night again, was he? ¡°You¡­¡± ¡°Little Ghost, are you struggling with this?¡± She was slightly taken aback, then shook her head, ¡°No.¡± ¡°Then why can¡¯t you sleep?¡± Qiao Ruoxin sighed softly, ¡°I¡¯m afraid she¡¯ll go to you again. She must know that nothing she says to me now will make a difference, so she¡¯ll have toe to you.¡± Hearing this, Mo Chen¡¯s tense features rxed slightly, and he hugged her soft body. The man grasped her chin and kissed her fiercely, as if to vent the frustration in his heart. After what felt like ages, the kiss ended, and the man embraced her and closed his eyes. ¡°Sleep now, stop thinking. I actually hope your momes to find me.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°To see just how excellent I really am!¡± Qiao Ruoxin, who had been downcast, let out augh at this. This damned man was just too¡­ adorable. Mo Chen, hearing herughter, opened his eyes, ¡°What are youughing at?¡± ¡°It¡¯s just¡­ I think you¡¯re quite cute.¡± The man frowned displeasedly, speaking in a deep voice, ¡°Choose another adjective, that¡¯s disgusting.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She coughed awkwardly, ¡°How about ¡®mighty¡¯ then?¡± ¡°That¡¯ll do.¡± Qiao Ruoxin muttered quietly, ¡°You¡¯re really high maintenance¡­¡± The man embraced her soft body more tightly, saying softly, ¡°Be good¡­ go to sleep.¡± With a smile still lingering on her lips, she obediently closed her eyes, and soon fell asleep. She entered a deep sleep and rested very peacefully. In the darkness, Qiao Ruoxin gently snuggled into the man¡¯s chest as if she could find infinite security there. Mo Chen looked down at her sleeping figure and touched her small face. His expression was serious, his lips firmly pressed together. This time Qiao Ruoxin returned, from the first nce he saw her, he had decided he would not let her go again. He didn¡¯t want to be too harsh on Qiao Ruoxin, but this time, he might be a man who would stop at nothing. A ruthless glint emerged in the man¡¯s dark eyes. Chapter 210 - 210 210 Brother Wants to Be Your First Choice ?Chapter 210: Chapter 210: Brother Wants to Be Your First Choice Chapter 210: Chapter 210: Brother Wants to Be Your First Choice The next day, in the early morning. When Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes, the man¡¯s figure had already vanished from her side. She sat upzily and then saw that her mother had called her on her cell phone. She hesitated for a few seconds but answered the call nheless. ¡°Hello¡­¡± ¡°Xinxin, I¡¯m at the airport now; I¡¯ll be returning to the country tonight. If you have time, can youe to see Mom?¡± ¡°I know, I¡¯lle if I have time.¡± ¡°Good, I¡¯ll wait for you.¡± After hanging up the phone, Qiao Ruoxin closed her eyes with a sense of helplessness and leaned back. This time, she was going to decide on her own life. After spacing out on the bed for a while, she got up, went to the bathroom to wash and brush, changed her clothes, and prepared to go to the talent agency. ¡­ At the charity auction venue. Mo Chen sat in the corner with an expressionless face, seemingly having suffered from insomnia the night before, with a gloom spread across his handsome features. Or perhaps, his tenderness would only emerge in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s presence. With his right arm on the table, he closed his eyes and pinched the bridge of his nose, feeling a bit tired. In the instant he looked up, he saw a staff member leading a man in. And this man was the same trash he had beaten up in the snow two years ago. Simon from the Lawrence family. Heh¡­ Finally, he hade, and appeared before him ¨C a coincidence? Impossible. Mo Chen kept his lips tightly shut, watching as the staff seated Simon in the front row. As Simon lifted the ss of water from the table to drink, he revealed the watch on his wrist. This watch made Mo Chen¡¯s dark pupils constrict suddenly. Mo Chen looked down at his own wristwatch¡ªthe one on that trash¡¯s wrist was identical to his! He remembered clearly how Qiao Ruoxin had said she used up all her savings to have this unique watch custom-made at headquarters! In an instant, Mo Chen felt rage brewing inside him, his jawline tensed, holding back that anger. Halfway through the auction, Mo Chen got up and left. Simon, sitting in the front row, of course, noticed this scene and a sly, tender smile spread across his lips. ¡°The show is about to begin¡­¡± Simon watched the auction stage and muttered to himself with a smile. ¡­ Evening. Qiao Ruoxin had just finished her workday. As she was preparing to get into her car downstairs, she noticed that Mo Chen¡¯s car was there with the driver and bodyguards standing outside. She slowed her pace, knowing that when the bodyguards stand outside waiting like this, it meant Mo Chen had private matters to handle. She approached and pulled the car door open, then got inside. That evening, Mo Chen did not look at her but kept his gaze outside the window, lost in thought. ¡°Mo Chen, what are you thinking about?¡± After a long while, the man¡¯s deep voice sounded: ¡°I¡¯m wondering¡­ if you¡¯ve lied to me.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was baffled: ¡°What did I lie to you about?¡± The next second, Mo Chen suddenly pinned her down on the back seat of the car, his towering body pressing down on her: ¡°Little Ghost, the watch you gave me, the one you had custom-made at headquarters, it¡¯s unique, right?¡± ¡°Yes¡­¡± The man stared into her beautiful eyes, clear and bright, like clear water. That trash was deliberately causing misunderstandings, sowing discord. ¡°Did you have this watch made in the name of the Lawrence family?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin felt a bit awkward: ¡°How did you know? I just wanted to get the watch more quickly.¡± The man snorted withughter; no wonder that trash could get a copy made that was identical. He lowered his head and kissed Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s cheek, his lips lingering on her skin: ¡°Little Ghost, don¡¯t leave me again. I want to be your first choice, without any hesitation.¡± His low voice carried too much reluctance, ambition, and domineering possessiveness. Qiao Ruoxin was stunned for a second, then answered him with her actions, her slender arms embracing the man¡¯s body. Chapter 211 - 211 211 Havent you always wanted me to call ?Chapter 211: Chapter 211: Haven¡¯t you always wanted me to call you daddy? Chapter 211: Chapter 211: Haven¡¯t you always wanted me to call you daddy? Sheughed softly, ¡°Of course you¡¯re my first choice, without a doubt.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes stared at her, snorting in disdain, ¡°We¡¯ll see by your actions.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ve assigned a few more bodyguards to you, don¡¯t lose sight of them.¡± The man sat up, lifting her to sit on his long legs. Qiao Ruoxin nodded obediently, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll listen to Daddy Mo.¡± The man¡¯s temple twitched suddenly, a flicker of surprise in his eyes, ¡°What did you call me?¡± She couldn¡¯t help butugh, touching the man¡¯s chin, ¡°Daddy Mo, haven¡¯t you always wanted to hear me call you daddy?¡± Mo Chen chuckled softly, hisughter filled with indulgence, his voicezy and gentle, ¡°Haven¡¯t you always despised it? Asking you to call me daddy seems like an insult to you.¡± ¡°That¡­ that¡¯s because I was afraid you had some special kink.¡± After many days of observation, she found that Mo Chen didn¡¯t have any twisted kinks, he just simply wanted her¡­ to call him daddy. The man narrowed his eyes, ¡°Special kink? Like what?¡± ¡°You¡¯re in the circle of rich second generation, how could you possibly not know how extreme those young masters¡¯ games can be?¡± Mo Chen grasped her slender waist, a hint of danger gleaming on his handsome face, his voice lowered, ¡°Little Ghost, how do you know so much?¡± ¡°Nothing, I just saw it on the inte¡­¡± The man raised an eyebrow, ¡°Again with the inte?¡± What kind of sites was this Little Ghost looking at? Qiao Ruoxin changed the subject, ¡°Lord Mo, I¡¯ll treat you to dinner tonight! I¡¯ve earned my first pot of gold in life!¡± She had finally earned her first pot of gold, and she was truly a little excited. Mo Chenughed out loud, pinched her cheek, his voice deep, ¡°Are you showing filial respect to me?¡± Qiao Ruoxin huffed somewhat speechlessly, ¡°Just say if you want to eat or not!¡± ¡°Good girl, call me daddy once more.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Pushing his luck. She voluntarily got off him, sitting down next to him, proudly tilting up her chin, ¡°I¡¯m going to treat you to the most expensive meal, and no one can persuade me otherwise!¡± The man scoffed, ncing at her sideways, ¡°Are you sure? The most expensive meal?¡± ¡°Yes! Right!¡± Mo Chen feigned a thoughtful expression, ¡°Let me think, the most expensive dinner I¡¯ve ever had was nearly ten million.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was instantly dumbstruck. She indeed was a poor soul¡­ The world of top tycoons was too terrifying, unimaginable what that dinner could possibly include? Seeing her stiff expression, the man spoke with a bit of amusement, ¡°Still want to eat?¡± ¡°Can we¡­ can we just eat something ordinary?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s lips curved up, ¡°Eating the most cost-effective meal for you.¡± Her face instantly flushed with a tinge of red, ¡°You did that thing just two nights ago¡­¡± The man wrapped his long arm forcefully around her slender waist, ¡°This is what you owe me, two full years, all to be made up.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m really hungry, let¡¯s go have dinner.¡± Mo Chen lowered the car window, looking at the driver outside, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡­ The next few days were very calm, even eerily so. Simon showed no activity, as if he hadn¡¯te at all. But beneath the calm, there were turbulent undercurrents, all biding their time. Today, Qiao Ruoxin went for a cameo in ¡°Divine Capital Siege,¡± getting to the filming site early in the morning. She only had two scenes, the first was a dance, the second, a look back with tears in the rain. Neither were difficult, it was just for the sake of showing her face in the movie of a great director, to meet some connections. Chapter 212 - 212 212 Simon Appeared ?Chapter 212: Chapter 212: Simon Appeared Chapter 212: Chapter 212: Simon Appeared Hengzhong Group, conference room, today¡¯s group meeting was convened. The meetingsted for seven hours. By the time it ended, it was already six o¡¯clock in the afternoon. Sitting at the end of the conference table, Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was shrouded with ayer of faint fatigue, his slender fingers supporting his forehead. Bai Junyan walked up to him, ¡°Mr. Mo, I¡¯m going to visit the set of ¡®Divine Capital Siege.¡¯ Are youing? Today, sister Qiao is making a cameo there, and there are already leaks online saying that her ancient costume is particrly beautiful.¡± The man looked up at him and a touch of warmth finally appeared on his icy countenance, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Then, he stood up and walked toward the meeting room¡¯s door. Watching his retreating figure, Bai Junyan couldn¡¯t help but sigh to himself: Truly, there is a nemesis for everyone. ¡­ The set of ¡®Divine Capital Siege.¡¯ As the film was primarily financed by Hengzhong Film Company, it was only natural and indeed affirmation for Bai Junyan and Mo Chen to personally visit the set. Qiao Ruoxin had just finished filming her dance sequence and was changing into another costume. Once she donned the ethereal ancient costume, her demeanor instantly transformed from the charming and vivacious center of a girl group to a transcendental celestial sister. Every furrow of her brow and every smile was brimming with devastating allure. The staff was busy helping her into theplicatedyers of the ancient costume. After changing into the ancient attire, she stepped out of the tent and headed toward the filming site. The moment Qiao Ruoxin entered the filming site, numerous exmations erupted around her¡­ She truly looked¡­ like a goddess descended from heaven. Mo Chen, standing behind the director¡¯s monitor, nced up and at the sight of her, his pupils slightly quivered. It was the first time he saw Little Ghost in an ancient costume, a robe of ink-ck color, the chiffon fabric graceful and elegant. That exquisite little face was naturally cool, but her eye makeup was uniquely enticing. Her long hair flowed freely, and the tassel hairpin seemed ready to fall at any moment. A thousand graces and a hundred charms, a beauty that brought disaster. Director Chen couldn¡¯t helpughing, ¡°This is the beauty that could bring disaster to a country, looking like a fairy stepped right out of a painting.¡± Even Bai Junyan was taken aback, ¡°Who would have thought she¡¯d suit ancient costumes so well? Director Chen, your costume designer has good taste.¡± Filming site. Qiao Ruoshui was already standing in position, holding up an oil-paper umbre, with the water sprinkler truck in ce, ready to create artificial rain. The director¡¯s voice came through the on-site microphone, ¡°Ruoxin, when you look backter, make sure your eyes are a bit sadder, and ideally, by the time my first camera anglees to you, your tears should be able to fall, OK?¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at the director behind the monitor and made an OK gesture. Then, unavoidably, she saw Mr. Mo¡¯s presence. She paused for a second and then revealed a shallow smile. That smile, as if a celestial from a painting had walked out, was breathtakingly beautiful. Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes fixed on her, the corners of his mouth lifted, and then his gaze shifted back to the monitor. The artificial rain began on the set. Within a bamboo forest, it poured heavily. Qiao Ruoxin, d in a robe of ink-ck, forlornly walked forward in the rain with an umbre. The moment she looked back, a tear slid slowly down to her jaw, her eyes pitiful, a true embodiment of a fairy shedding tears. ¡°Cut! That¡¯s a wrap!¡± ¡°This youngdy¡¯s crying scene is truly impressive, got it in one shot.¡± Director Chen breathed a sigh of relief, capturing the effect he wanted on the first try. Hearing ¡®cut,¡¯ Qiao Ruoxin instantly reverted to normal, effortlessly in control. Her lips curled into a smile, but as she turned to look back at Mo Chen, her smile froze on her face. Because she saw, not far behind Mo Chen, a man standing like a ghastly and ominous ghost¡­ It was Simon. Simon was standing there, smiling gently at her as if to say: Baby, I¡¯vee to take care of you. Chapter 213 - 213 213 This motherfucker is my treasure ?Chapter 213: Chapter 213: This motherfucker is my treasure! Chapter 213: Chapter 213: This motherfucker is my treasure! Mo Chen noticed her stiffness and followed her gaze back. The man¡¯s fists faltered at his sides, the knuckles cracking. At that moment, Director Chen turned to Simon and smiled, ¡°Simon, you¡¯re here too. Visiting the set?¡± ¡°I heard Director Chen outsourced the entire film¡¯s special effects to ourpany, so I came to have a look.¡± Simon walked over with an elegant gait. Director Chen introduced him with a smile: ¡°Simon, this is Bai Junyan from Hengzhong Film Company, the investor of our movie, and the President of Hengzhong Group, ah no, the Chairman, Mr. Mo.¡± Director Chen then looked at Mo Chen and introduced: ¡°Mr. Mo, this is Simon from the Lawrence Family. Their special effectspany handles almost eighty percent of post-production for films worldwide, very realistic.¡± The man carried an unshakable chill around him, ncing over with disdain and spoke indifferently, ¡°We¡¯ve met.¡± However, Simon chuckled: ¡°Indeed, we¡¯ve met, two years ago, and in a very unique way.¡± ¡­ In the dressing room. Qiao Ruoxin angrily picked up her phone and made an international call, shouting, ¡°Jiang Ruolin,e to China right now and take your close male friend away!¡± ¡°So he really went to China to find you, huh¡­¡± ¡°If you don¡¯te, just watch me treat him roughly. Do you want to see me hit his head with a deskmp again?¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Don¡¯t go too far! He owes you nothing!¡± ¡°Then hurry over and take him away! I don¡¯t want to see him!¡± After that, she hung up the phone. Thinking that Mo Chen was still outside, she hurriedly took off the costume she was wearing; she couldn¡¯t let Mo Chen and Simon stay alone together! The ancient costume was troublesome to put on and even more so to take off, piece by piece, never-ending. She had at least sevenyers on, and it would take half a day just to get undressed, her mind filled with the image of Mo Chen and Simon standing together. Qiao Ruoxin changed into her own clothes, didn¡¯t remove her makeup and walked out directly. The first thing she saw when she went out were the tall figures of Mo Chen and Simon. Indeed, the height of these two men was exceptional, standing out from the crowd like a crane among chickens. She walked straight over, shielding Mo Chen, as if to protect the man behind her. Even though she appeared so slender and petite in front of Mr. Mo. ¡°Mo Chen brother, let¡¯s go, I¡¯m tired.¡± Qiao Ruoxin grabbed his hand and was about to leave. This indifferent attitude seemed to please the man, and a smile curved his lips. Simon spoke unhurriedly in a calm tone, ¡°Baby, not even a greeting for your brother?¡± Baby? Damn it! Mo Chen¡¯s face instantly turned colder, raging! He pulled Qiao Ruoxin into his arms, dering ownership, ¡°This is my damn baby!¡± Simon¡¯s smile remained gentle: ¡°Mo Chen, is it necessary to be so hostile towards me? If you¡¯re really with Xinxin, then I¡¯ll be your future brother-inw, is this how you treat your future brother-inw?¡± Qiao Ruoxin was held tightly in Mo Chen¡¯s arms, the grip so strong it felt like her bones were about to break. ¡°You¡¯re just a step-brother!¡± She retorted coldly, then looked up at Mo Chen, ¡°Let¡¯s go, I don¡¯t want to see him.¡± Mo Chen looked down at her beautiful eyes, and with that excessively flirtatious eye makeup, he was inexplicablypliant, murmuring, ¡°Hmm.¡± Damn¡­ Lust dulls the wits! Chapter 214 - 214 214 Stay Ten Meters Away from the Man Who ?Chapter 214: Chapter 214: Stay Ten Meters Away from the Man Who Wants to Get His Hands on You Chapter 214: Chapter 214: Stay Ten Meters Away from the Man Who Wants to Get His Hands on You Simon stood there, watching their retreating figures with a malicious smile curling up at the corner of his mouth. ¡°Go ahead, strut all you want,¡± he muttered. ¡°I¡¯ll make Qiao Ruoxine begging to me in tears.¡± The memory Mo Chen lost in the car ident two years ago was a fuse, just waiting to be lit, and then it would be the end of the world for Qiao Ruoxin. ¡°Baby, you¡¯lle back to me eventually because if he remembers that video, he¡¯ll never want you again,¡± Simon smirked as he watched their figures disappearing into the distance, a coldugh escaping him. ¡­ Inside the car. The instant the car door closed, the man¡¯s deep and irritable voice rang out from behind her, ¡°Has that piece of trash been calling you ¡®baby¡¯ for the past two years?¡± Qiao Ruoxin stiffened slightly, then turned to look at the man¡¯s handsome face filled with rage. ¡°I never cared about him. I¡¯m disgusted when he calls me that,¡± she said. Suddenly, Mo Chen let out a disdainful cold chuckle, ¡°You also found it disgusting when I called you ¡®baby¡¯.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She just wasn¡¯t used to being called ¡®baby¡¯, that¡¯s all. At that moment, jealousy spread through the air. His woman, who had vanished from his world for two years, had been called ¡®baby¡¯ by that trash for two years! Damn¡­ An uncontroble irritability surged within him. Suddenly, the man¡¯srge hand sped her head and he forcefully kissed her lips, his tense jawline indicating the extent of his anger. ¡°Mmm¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin instinctively struggled to push him away because this jerk was biting her. His forehead resting against hers, his voice was hoarse and sexy,ced with a thread of danger, ¡°Little Ghost, why do I feel you¡¯re afraid of him?¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but widen her eyes, defensively retorting, ¡°I¡¯m not!¡± Her vehement denial made the man narrow his eyes slightly, ¡°What happened between you and that trash in these two years?¡± ¡°Nothing! Really, nothing! I just hate him, I¡¯m repulsed by him! I don¡¯t want to see him!¡± Mo Chen watched her emotional outburst, rarely seeing Little Ghost so agitated. He pulled her slender body into his arms, speaking softly, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not talk about it, okay?¡± Qiao Ruoxin rested her chin on the man¡¯s shoulder and said softly, ¡°Mo Chen, you just have to believe me. Don¡¯t believe anything he says; he¡¯s just trying to provoke you.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± ¡°Mo Chen, I don¡¯t want to leave you.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± ¡°Mo Chen, don¡¯t stare at me in public ces, it will lead to scandals¡­¡± The next moment, the man finally got angry, releasing her from his embrace with a disgruntled tone, ¡°Scandal? You sleep in my bed every damn day, is that a scandal?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Seeing his anger, Qiao Ruoxin revealed a sweet smile, tugging at the man¡¯s ck tie with her slender fingers. ¡°Didn¡¯t we agree to make our rtionship public after a year?¡± After all, if she really wanted to marry Mo Chen one day, she¡¯d have to get past Mrs. Mo. The man nced at her coldly, ¡°Stay ten meters away from any man who wants to get close to you. Understand?¡± ¡°Yes, yes!¡± she nodded obediently. Mo Chen hugged her again, scoffing, ¡°That¡¯s more like it. Are you hungry?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°Say ¡®daddy¡¯ and I¡¯ll take you to eat.¡± The corners of the jerk¡¯s mouth curled up, a hint of wickedness hidden in his eyes. Sheughed out loud, amused by this jerk¡¯s twisted sense of humor. ¡°I won¡¯t say it, just take me to eat! Hurry up!¡± The man raised his eyebrow, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say it quite smoothlyst time?¡± ¡°Last time wasst time, this time is this time.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He really wanted to strangle Little Ghost! Chapter 215 - 215 215 The Petty Man ?Chapter 215: Chapter 215: The Petty Man! Chapter 215: Chapter 215: The Petty Man! In the private room. Qiao Ruoxin sat across from me, earnestly studying the menu. The man sat opposite her, the corners of his mouth curving into an indulgent smile as he watched her seriously decide on the dishes. In fact, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mind was as tangled as a knot. Simon and mom had both returned to the country, what were they nning to do bying back together? The server asked, ¡°Miss, what would you like to order?¡± It was then that Qiao Ruoxin snapped back to reality, ¡°Oh, this one, this one, and that one, and also all your signature dishes, that¡¯s it.¡± The server took the menu and left the private room. Mo Chen stared at her, ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± Sheughed off with feigned ease, ¡°I was wondering about that most expensive dinner you said you¡¯ve had, what exactly did you eat? I¡¯m a bit curious.¡± ¡°They say the ingredients were costly, but I didn¡¯t find anything special about it.¡± Qiao Ruoxin, ¡°Since you¡¯re so rich, then about my new album that goes on sale tomorrow, are you buying it?¡± The man took a sip of tea expressionlessly and spoke faintly, ¡°I¡¯ll buy it, what¡¯s in it for me?¡± ¡°What benefits do you want?¡± ¡°Go public with our rtionship.¡± She immediately rejected the idea, ¡°No way! My career is just starting to take off!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face darkened slightly, his long fingers spinning the delicate teacup in his hand, ¡°Then I won¡¯t buy it.¡± She pouted in dissatisfaction, ¡°Stingy man!¡± ¡°Since you¡¯re so generous, how about I find a woman to sleep with tomorrow?¡± ¡°No!¡± Damn man, he¡¯s such a dog! However, seeing how quickly she objected this time did put a satisfied smile on Mo Chen¡¯s face. After the meal, the driver drove them back to Jiangfu No.1. She couldn¡¯t help asking, ¡°Have your parents returned to the Mo Family Estate?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± The man pulled her back to the bedroom, taking off his suit jacket, ¡°Take a bath and go to sleep; I¡¯ll go to the study to deal with some things.¡± After taking a bath, Qiao Ruoxiny in bed, sent a goodnight Weibo to her fans, and then turned off her phone. Shey in bed for a long time, and Mo Chen did not return. Only when she was drifting off to sleep, hearing the sound of running water in the bathroom, did she know that Mo Chen had returned to the bedroom. After about ten minutes, the man came back to bed with a cool and pleasant scent, lifting the nket at that moment brought a wave of chill. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but shrink slightly. But she was scooped into his arms, his deep and sexy voice ringing in her ear, ¡°Sleep.¡± ¡°Mm, you should sleep too, it¡¯ste.¡± She turned around and snuggled into the man¡¯s embrace, already ustomed to falling asleep with him. Mo Chen watched her for a few seconds, kissed her on the cheek, and then closed his eyes. ¡­ The next day, early in the morning. When Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes, the man beside her had already disappeared. She got out of bed, went to wash up in the bathroom, and then got dressed. On the way to thepany, she asked the driver to take a detour to the vi area where the wealthy lived. Half an hourter, they parked outside the vi area. ¡°I¡¯ll be out in half an hour, wait for me.¡± ¡°Certainly, Miss Qiao.¡± Qiao Ruoxin stepped out of the car, walked up to the door of a vi, and pressed the doorbell. Soon, the door opened. At that moment, she couldn¡¯t help but frown. Because it was Simon who opened the door, dressed to the nines, seemingly ready to leave. ¡°Baby, finally remembered us?¡± the man said with a yful tone. Qiao Ruoxin ignored him and walked straight in. Simon¡¯s voice followed her, ¡°Aunt Lan is in the garden.¡± She went directly to the garden and indeed saw her mother¡¯s figure, draped in a ck shawl, watering the nts. Chapter 216 - 216 216 I Dont Want to Disappoint Brother Mo ?Chapter 216: Chapter 216: I Don¡¯t Want to Disappoint Brother Mo Chen Anymore Chapter 216: Chapter 216: I Don¡¯t Want to Disappoint Brother Mo Chen Anymore Qiao¡¯s mother, at the moment of turning around, saw her and a tender smile appeared on her face. ¡°Xinxin,e here.¡± She walked over to her mother. Actually, from childhood, her mother doted on her excessively, even spoiling her. Just as Qiao¡¯s mother was about to speak, she coldly interrupted, ¡°If you¡¯re going to talk about getting me to leave Mo Chen again, then don¡¯t bother. I don¡¯t want to hear it.¡± Qiao¡¯s mother sighed, ¡°I just feel you two are not suited for each other. You don¡¯t understand love, and even less can you see through his true nature.¡± ¡°Mom, can you give me a little freedom? You got married and divorced and then married again, did I interfere? No, I didn¡¯t! I don¡¯t meddle in your love life, so why must you interfere with mine?¡± Every time this topic came up, they would unconsciously start arguing. Qiao Ruoxin sat down on the rattan chair sofa nearby. She inadvertently caught a glimpse of Simon¡¯s reflection in the floor-to-ceiling window, looking refined and cultured, yet exuding a sense of scumminess. Qiao¡¯s mother sat opposite her, speaking in an unhurried tone, ¡°These past two years, I think you and Simon got along quite harmoniously. Why won¡¯t you try to ept him? Because he loved Jiang Ruolin before? Which man doesn¡¯t have a past?¡± Qiao Ruoxin scoffed, ¡°Got along harmoniously? Where did you see any harmony?¡± For the past two years, she had almost always been ying a game of escape with Simon. This was her 45th time running away, and she had finally seeded. ¡°I¡¯m telling you from my own experience, Simon is more suitable for you. He has a gentle temperament, handles things steadily, and you, being na?ve and inexperienced, need a man like that.¡± ¡°Mom! Enough! I¡¯ve heard this from you for two years now, and I¡¯m sick of it.¡± Qiao Ruoxin, almost unable to bear it any longer, stood up, ¡°I came to see if you were okay, and since you are, I¡¯ll be leaving now.¡± Then, she turned and left without looking back. Qiao¡¯s mother watched her daughter¡¯s retreating figure, murmuring softly, ¡°Foolish girl, you understand nothing. I will make you see Mo Chen¡¯s true colors.¡± Qiao¡¯s mother indeed had a great prejudice against Mo Chen, and it could even be said she held some fear towards him. Because of a young girl¡¯s murder case many years ago, all the evidence seemed to point to Mo Chen being the culprit. But the power of the Mo Family was so great that they managed to suppress the whole incident. ¡­ As Qiao Ruoxin was passing through the living room, she happened to see Simon standing there, hands in his trouser pockets, backlit by the light. ¡°Sweetheart, you seem very afraid that I¡¯ll say something to Mo Chen. Are you afraid he will misunderstand?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you think you¡¯re asking for too much? You want me, and you also want to be Jiang Ruolin¡¯s knight in shining armor. With your scumbag nature, my mom actually thinks you¡¯re a good man?¡± With those words, she went to leave. Simon grabbed her delicate wrist, ¡°It¡¯s not possible for someone to only love once in their life. Ruolin is just a friend to me, nothing more. I don¡¯t love her, and she doesn¡¯t love me.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at him with disdain and pulled back her hand, ¡°I¡¯m not interested in your rtionship! Besides, who says it¡¯s impossible to only love once in a lifetime? Keep your phndering speech to brainwash my mom!¡± She left the vi with a heartless turn, only the cold sound of the door closing behind her. Simon, facing the lingering presence of her scent in the air, said, ¡°It¡¯s your fault for not showing up earlier.¡± ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin left the vi, suddenly feeling a sense of rity. Her mother was still so persistent, not changed at all, so there was no need to feel any guilt towards her. But she really didn¡¯t want to disappoint Big Brother Mo Chen anymore; she owed him too much. She feared she could never repay it in this lifetime. Chapter 217 - 217 217 Mrs. Qiaos Meeting with Grandpa Mo ?Chapter 217: Chapter 217: Mrs. Qiao¡¯s Meeting with Grandpa Mo Chapter 217: Chapter 217: Mrs. Qiao¡¯s Meeting with Grandpa Mo At 3 p.m., Lucky girls¡¯ debut album went on sale and immediately topped the trending searches. Stars from all walks of life retweeted the music video to show their support. One of the retweeters set the whole inte abuzz. That was Simon, his post read, ¡°Princess Qiao is indeed beautiful.¡± [¡°Holy shit, holy shit, holy shit! I clicked on this guy¡¯s official verification, and I pissed myself, the president of Kaneiya Group ¡®Simon Lawrence!''¡±] [¡°Is this the Simon from the Lawrence Family I know? The centennially prestigious western business dynasty, the Lawrence Family???¡±] [¡°My God! How on earth did our sister Qiao manage to attract the affection of these super tycoons!¡±] [¡°I¡¯m jealous, princes indeed love princesses. Hispany¡¯s special effects studio almost monopolizes all the post-production for domestic films, their technology is freaking amazing!¡±] [¡°What is this fairy tale life, her ex-boyfriend is the son of Asia¡¯s richest man, and after debuting, she¡¯s even got Simon of the Lawrence Family taking a liking to her, I¡¯m crying¡­¡±] [¡°It¡¯s so hard to choose between Mr. Mo and Simon! Why don¡¯t you just pick both, Qiao Ruoxin!¡±] [¡°I feel like Mr. Mo and sister Qiao are the best match, they¡¯ve dated before, after all. I heard from the gossip in the elite circles, Mr. Mo used to dote on her so much! Raise the banner for the Mo-Chen perfect match couple!¡±] [¡°But I think Simon is also good, it¡¯s so hard to choose. Mr. Mo is colder and more low-profile, whereas Simon is very gentlemanly¡­¡±] [¡°I¡¯m so envious of Qiao Ruoxin, it makes me want to cry. I¡¯ve been single since I was born, and here she is with all these world-ss tall, rich and handsome guys waiting for her to choose.¡±] [¡°From the looks of it, Ruoxin probably won¡¯t date male celebrities in the entertainment industry. Her luck with guys is all in the circle of the wealthy.¡±] [¡°Hey, we went to the same university. Let me spill the beans; back in school, loads of rich second generations were after her. Reportedly, she was the ideal type for most people in those circles.¡±] [¡°Oh my God! Mr. Mo retweeted too! But he didn¡¯t say anything, just retweeted.¡±] [¡°As an ex-boyfriend, Mr. Mo seems a little restless. Am I detecting a hint of an illicit affair brewing¡­¡±] [¡°I¡¯m standing by my word, they will definitely get back together within a year! Otherwise, I¡¯ll eat shit live on stream!¡±] ¡­ Hengzhong Group, CEO¡¯s office. The man leaned back in his swivel chair, just lit a cigarette, and took a drag, exhaling smoke. His phone began to vibrate. He picked it up and ced it to his ear, and Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s voice came through, ¡°Delete your Weibo post!¡± A hint of displeasure immediately appeared on Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face, and he said coldly, ¡°Why don¡¯t you tell that piece of trash to delete his?¡± ¡°He¡¯s not my boyfriend, and I don¡¯t like him, so why should I care about what he does?¡± This matter-of-fact tone unexpectedly pleased Mo Chen. ¡°Hmm¡­ I¡¯ll delete itter.¡± ¡°Delete it now, right now, immediately! Mo Chen brother, I beg you!¡± The man¡¯s tone harshened as he shouted, ¡°Got it!¡± And then he hung up the phone abruptly. After a minute, the phone vibrated again. A smile curved Mo Chen¡¯s lips, thinking it was that little pest again. But upon ncing at the phone, he saw an unfamiliar number and his expression turned somber. He answered the call with an icy voice, ¡°Who is this?¡± ¡°Hello, Mr. Mo, this is Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mother.¡± A sh of surprise swept through the man¡¯s dark eyes, but he quickly regainedposure, responding in a deep voice, ¡°What can I do for you?¡± ¡°Can youe to our house for dinner tomorrow? I¡¯d like to talk to you about our Ruoxin.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t tell her, I want to have dinner with you alone.¡± ¡°That¡¯s possible.¡± ¡°Alright then, let¡¯s settle on that. Mr. Mo, I¡¯ll let you get back to your business. See you tomorrow.¡± Chapter 218 - 218 218 Have I Ever Bullied You ?Chapter 218: Chapter 218: Have I Ever Bullied You? Chapter 218: Chapter 218: Have I Ever Bullied You? After hanging up the phone, he fell into endless contemtion, quietly smoking. Swirls of smoke blurred the handsome face of the man. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mother had finally taken the initiative toe to him. He could even imagine what Ruoxin was going to say to him tomorrow night. Mo Chen stubbed out the cigarette in the ashtray, letting out a disdainful snort ofughter. His gaze shifted to the simply-designed photo frame on his desk, which held a picture of him and Qiao Ruoxin. In the photo, Little Ghost was holding onto his arm with a sweet smile, while he looked down at her with an expressionless face. That day, he had taken Ruoxin¡¯s first kiss. He had never said, but it was also his first kiss. ¡­ Soon, night fell. When Qiao Ruoxin returned to Mansion No. 1 by the river, she found that today, Master Mo hade back very early and was not working in his study. Instead, he was leaning on the bed in a ck robe, reading a book. Feeling so leisurely? She walked up to the bed, took the book out of the man¡¯s hands, and then snuggled into his arms, lying on top of him. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, are you angry?¡± The man looked down at the delicate and pretty face in his arms, his voicezy and sexy, ¡°Hmm? Angry about what?¡± ¡°About today, I asked you to delete your Weibo post, did that make you angry?¡± Ruoxin¡¯s eyes were particrly sincere as she looked at him. Mo Chen¡¯s long fingers stroked her head, his fingertips threading through her smooth hair: ¡°No.¡± ¡°Then why didn¡¯t you look at me just now¡­¡± ¡°I was reading.¡± ¡°What book is so interesting? More interesting than me?¡± The man chuckled and pinched her cheek: ¡°Are you jealous of a book?¡± She snorted proudly and then pulled open the cor of his robe. Mo Chen frowned: ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°Checking whether your allergy symptoms have cleared up yet.¡± Qiao Ruoxin inspected him carefully and only after she saw that the red spots on his body had all disappeared, did she nod in satisfaction. The man spoke lightly: ¡°Oh¡­ I thought you wanted it again.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin unceremoniously pped his shoulder: ¡°Is there nothing else on your mind but that! I¡¯m going to take a shower!¡± Then, she got up and headed to the bathroom. Not until the bathroom door closed and the sound of water came from inside. Half an hourter. Qiao Ruoxin, wearing a strap nightgown, walked out from the bathroom, her hair already blow-dried, and then she sat on the edge of the bed and started to apply body lotion. The man in the bed nced at her and said in a deep voice: ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°Putting on body lotion, why?¡± ¡°Hmm,e here.¡± Ruoxin had to hurry up and finish applying the lotion before lying down on the bed and switching off the light. ¡°Little Ghost, I have a social engagement tomorrow night; you don¡¯t need to wait for me, go to bed early.¡± ¡°Sure, I know.¡± Isn¡¯t this routine? Is it really worth mentioning specifically? Shey on the man¡¯s chest, ying with the cor of his robe: ¡°Do you have something else to say?¡± Mo Chen kissed her smooth, fair forehead, his voice husky: ¡°That¡¯s all.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t sleep¡­ tell me a story?¡± she whispered. The man cradled her soft body, his voicezy and sexy: ¡°Once upon a time, there was a Little Ghost who liked to bully men. Later, the man she bullied fell in love with her, so every night, he slept on top of her.¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh: ¡°Have I ever bullied you? I wouldn¡¯t dare bully you, would I?¡± Mo Chen closed his eyes, a doting smile on his lips: ¡°You have.¡± She smiled, said nothing, andy on the man¡¯s chest, slowly closing her eyes. Chapter 219 - 219 219 Little Ghost come help me tie my tie ?Chapter 219: Chapter 219: Little Ghost,e help me tie my tie Chapter 219: Chapter 219: Little Ghost,e help me tie my tie This night, Qiao Ruoxin slept very peacefully, not waking up until daylight flooded the room. When she opened her eyes, the man beside her had once again disappeared. Suddenly, she saw Mo Chen walking out of the walk-in closet, and her sleepden eyes instantly brightened with spirit. So he hadn¡¯t left¡­ Mo Chen was wearing a spotlessly white shirt with ck suit trousers, as he picked up his tie and draped it under the shirt cor. ¡°Little Ghost,e over and help me with my tie.¡± Qiao Ruoxinzily got out of bed and walked towards the man¡¯s tall figure. She walked on the carpet with bare feet, and the man frowned in displeasure, ¡°Why aren¡¯t you wearing shoes?¡± She smiled slightly, ¡°I couldn¡¯t wait to tie your tie.¡± At that moment, Qiao Ruoxin only wore a strapped nightgown, with her long hair loose and messy, yet her expression was serious as she helped him with the tie. ¡°I¡¯ll tie you a Windsor knot,¡± she said. ¡°Mm.¡± Mo Chen slightly lifted his chin and looked down at her earnest little expression, the corners of his mouth involuntarily curling up. Her slender fingers asionally brushed across the man¡¯s attractive Adam¡¯s apple. ¡°There, done!¡± Qiao Ruoxin stepped back to admire her handiwork, a satisfied smile spreading across her face, ¡°Not bad at all, very handsome.¡± The man picked up his ck suit jacket and put it on in one swift movement, his actions exuding a burst of hormones, radiating apelling charm. These days, due to her nurturing, his weight had increased slightly, making his figure even more attractive. The bastard still had his charms. Mo Chen looked up at her and said in a deep voice, ¡°Come here for a good morning kiss.¡± Truly a clingy and irascible Divine Beast. Just as she was about to approach him, she was abruptly pulled into his embrace, hisrge hand cradling the back of her head, and he kissed her forcefully. Initially groggy, she waspletely awakened by his intense kiss. She could feel her cheeks flushing slightly. When she began to feel suffocated, he finally released her, ¡°Remember to have breakfast before you leave, okay?¡± ¡°I know, and don¡¯te back toote tonight.¡± ¡°Mm.¡± As the bedroom door closed, and Mo Chen¡¯s tall silhouette disappeared, Qiao Ruoxin suddenly felt the vast bedroom empty and echoing. Her heartbeat inexplicably elerated. For some reason, she suddenly felt anxious. She touched her chest, what did this mean? A premonition? Sheughed helplessly at herself again, maybe she was just being over-sensitive. She headed towards the bathroom to freshen up. ¡­ After finishing his day¡¯s schedule, Mo Chen was being driven home to Mo Family Residence Number One by Xiaowu. He looked towards Xiaowu in the passenger seat, ¡°Is there anything else scheduled for today?¡± ¡°Today¡¯s schedule is over, we are on our way back to Mo Family Residence Number One,¡± replied Xiaowu. The man lifted his wrist to check the time and said in a low voice, ¡°Pull over to the side.¡± The driver slowed down and carefully pulled the car to the side of the road. Then, he unbuckled his seatbelt and said indifferently, ¡°You can all get off work now.¡± The driver, looking stunned, didn¡¯t dare say anything and obediently got out of the car and left. Mo Chen opened the car door and then opened the driver¡¯s side door as well. Xiaowu couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Master Mo, do you have a private matter to attend to?¡± ¡°Yes, you can leave, I¡¯ll drive myself,¡± he responded. Xiaowu wanted to say something else, but Mo Chen had already driven away. Watching the car gradually disappear on the street, Xiaowu felt a vague concern, after all, Mr. Mo had instructed him to protect Mo Chen closely and never leave his side. ¡­ It was already evening, and night had fallen. Inside the vi. Qiao¡¯s mother was already sitting in the living room, waiting for Mo Chen¡¯s arrival. The doorbell rang with a ding-dong. Qiao¡¯s mother got up to open the door. The moment she opened the door, Qiao¡¯s mother¡¯s body trembled slightly. Such a handsome face with such good temperament, yet behind it were those filthy and despicable deeds. Seeing the dazed look on Qiao¡¯s mother, Mo Chen frowned, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to let me in?¡± Qiao¡¯s mother came back to her senses, ¡°Oh,e in, please.¡± The spacious vi was upied by Qiao¡¯s mother alone, eerily quiet and somewhat strange. Mo Chen took a casual nce at the vi, his expression cold. ¡°Mr. Mo, please have a seat in the dining room. Dinner has been ready for a while, just waiting for you toe.¡± The man followed Qiao¡¯s mother and took his seat in the dining room. The atmosphere was too oppressive, so quiet that there was not a single sound. Mo Chen sat expressionless across the dining table when the sounds of a car parking and then a door opening came from outside. Qiao¡¯s mother¡¯s smile was cold, ¡°It¡¯s Simon, I am his stepmother, he¡¯s like a son to me. You wouldn¡¯t mind him joining us for dinner, would you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen was expressionless, silent. But irritation was written all over his brow. When Simon entered the dining room and saw Mo Chen sitting there, a significant surprise shed in his eyes, but he quickly returned to normal. ¡°Aunt Lan, is this the guest you invited today? I thought it was someone else,¡± Simon also took his seat at the table. This did not feel like the atmosphere of a dinner, more like one of negotiation. Mo Chen picked up a ss of red wine from the table and took a sip, his voice deep, ¡°Just speak your mind, please.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s talk after dinner, Mr. Mo, you haven¡¯t touched a bite,¡± said Qiao¡¯s mother. If this wasn¡¯t Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mother, he might have left already. Mo Chen picked up the knife and fork and carelessly started cutting the goose liver on his te. Qiao¡¯s mother said with a smile, ¡°I heard you studied abroad since you were young, so I specially made Western food, not sure if it suits your taste.¡± He picked up a piece of goose liver with his fork with fingers that were long and elegant¡ªevery move embodying the demeanor of a noble young master. Mo Chen spoke indifferently, ¡°It¡¯s quite good, thank you for the effort.¡± Observing Aunt Lan¡¯s expression, Simon wondered what was the actual purpose of tonight¡¯s dinner. As dessert was being served atst, Qiao¡¯s mother finally got to the point, ¡°Mr. Mo, do you really like our Ruoxin that much?¡± Mo Chen looked up, a smirk forming on his face, atst getting to the matter at hand. His patience had reached its limit. ¡°Yes, I like her.¡± Qiao¡¯s mother spoke evenly, ¡°But I don¡¯t think you two are suitable for each other.¡± Mo Chen let out a coldugh already expecting Qiao¡¯s mother would say this, and leaned back in his chair, ¡°We¡¯ve been to bed back and forth countless times. I didn¡¯t find anything unsuitable.¡± Such a bold statement shocked Qiao¡¯s mother, ¡°You!¡± Although Qiao¡¯s mother had braced herself, actually hearing it still angered her. Qiao¡¯s mother forcefully suppressed her anger, ¡°It¡¯s normal for young people to be deeply in love when they date.¡± But the gentleness on Simon¡¯s face also faded a bit as he sat to the side. Mo Chen, however, let out a sneer of disdain, ¡°I slept with your daughter¡ªshould I not take responsibility? Do you think I¡¯m not good enough for that Little Ghost?¡± ¡°No, the Mo Family has climbed to the top of Asia; it¡¯s we who aren¡¯t worthy of you. Besides, your personalities aren¡¯t suitable. She¡¯s indeed been spoiled, and you, Mr. Mo, have a very bad temper.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He couldn¡¯t deny that. His temper was bad, very irritable. But so what? The handsome-faced man sat tautly, his expressionless gaze fixed on Qiao¡¯s mother across from him, waiting for what she would say next. Chapter 220 - 220 220 Mo Chen Come out ?Chapter 220: Chapter 220: Mo Chen! Come out! Chapter 220: Chapter 220: Mo Chen! Come out! Qiao¡¯s mother saw that he was silent and then said, ¡°The incident of your third uncle killing his wife abroad, although the news was suppressed domestically, I know about it.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s jawline tensed, and he said in a deep voice, ¡°What does that have to do with me?¡± This was a family scandal; when he¡¯d heard about the incident, his third uncle was already in prison. ¡°Young Master Mo, you have a violent temper that you can¡¯t even control; perhaps you might have a tendency towards domestic violence.¡± The man sneered coldly, ¡°You¡¯re overthinking it, I won¡¯t.¡± If the person sitting across from him hadn¡¯t been Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mother, with his usual temper, he¡¯d have already kicked over the dining table and stood up to leave. ¡°The future is unpredictable,¡± Qiao¡¯s mother said in a cold and indifferent tone. Mo Chen picked up the goblet in front of him and downed the remaining red wine in one gulp. He said coldly, ¡°I didn¡¯te today to seek your approval. It¡¯s best if you agree, but it doesn¡¯t matter if you don¡¯t. I can only bully by taking advantage of my power.¡± Qiao¡¯s mother looked at the man opposite her, with his handsome appearance and mature, stable demeanor, but the unabashed patriarchy and domineering arrogance in his bones were continuously moring. Qiao¡¯s mother picked up her wine ss, took a sip, and continued, ¡°Do you still remember the case of the young girl jumping from the hotel ten years ago?¡± Mo Chen frowned, searching his memory for these keywords. Ten years ago? That was right after he turned seventeen, when he returned home for the New Year¡¯s celebrations, and it seemed that someone had mentioned the case to him. ¡°Mhm,¡± he answered indifferently. Qiao¡¯s mother was slightly surprised; she thought that Mo Chen would avoid talking about this case, but he seemed quite untroubled by it. Hah¡­ It seemed he truly had no remorse, just an utterly despicable person. Mo Chen stood up, his handsome face clouded with gloom, and said impatiently, ¡°I have other matters, I¡¯m leaving now.¡± She¡¯d prattled on about a bunch of nonsense without getting to the point, did she think he had nothing better to do? Just as he turned to leave, suddenly he felt a wave of dizziness¡­ Mo Chen supported himself on the dining table, the dessert in front of him doubling in his vision, and then he felt a hot flush spreading throughout his body. He abruptly looked up at Qiao¡¯s mother and said angrily, ¡°Did you drug me?¡± Because she was Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mother, he had no guard up against her, but he couldn¡¯t imagine that Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mother would actually drug him! Qiao¡¯s mother still sat calmly, ¡°It¡¯s just to expose your true nature. I want my daughter to see who you really are. You can continue your time-wasting life of debauchery, my daughter won¡¯t be yed by you.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face showed a suffocating difort, he slumped back into the chair and gradually copsed onto the dining table, falling unconscious. Qiao¡¯s mother turned to the side to Simon, ¡°Have your bodyguard carry him to the bedroom upstairs; the woman I¡¯ve arranged will be here soon.¡± Simon, ¡°Auntie Pen, doing this will only make Ruoxin think it¡¯s my doing, and she will hate me.¡± ¡°This was my idea; it has nothing to do with you. I will call Ruoxin and have here and witness this spectacle, to see the true nature of Mo Chen for herself.¡± Simon looked at Qiao¡¯s mother somewhat puzzled, ¡°Do you know a lot about Mo Chen¡¯s past?¡± Qiao¡¯s mother snorted coldly, ¡°When he was in his teens, he already started ying with women, driving a young girl to jump from a building to her death, and the Mo Family¡¯s influence smothered the case. With such a profligate son, if Ruoxin stays with him, she¡¯ll be yed to death sooner orter!¡± ¡°Such a beast?¡± ¡­ Mo Chen¡¯s consciousness blurred, he slowly opened his eyes to find himself lying on an unfamiliar bed, in a strange bedroom, surrounded by darkness. The air was filled with a tacky perfume scent that made him feel nauseous. Out of the dark, suddenly, a woman¡¯s tender voice, ¡°Sir, are you feeling terrible? Let me help you¡­¡± Mo Chen immediately became somewhat alert, but his body felt weak. ¡°Get the hell away from me!¡± his voice was hoarse to the extreme. The woman crawled to his side, trying to reach out and take off his jacket. The next second, the woman was kicked to the floor, letting out a cry of pain. Fuck! He actually went to see a prostitute??? A feeling of disgust and nausea was boiling inside him. Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face turned pale, he suddenly got up and walked towards the bathroom, closed the door, and then there was the sound of vomiting. ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin returned to the Mo Family Residence No. 1 and found that Mr. Mo hadn¡¯te back yet, and it was already past eleven o¡¯clock. After finishing work tonight, she had a meal with the staff, so she came backte. She didn¡¯t expect that Mo Chen still hadn¡¯t returned. What kind of social engagement was it? She nned to take a bath and then call Mo Chen. Fifteen minutester, Qiao Ruoxin, wearing a nightgown, came out with her hair half-dried. She took her cellphone to the terrace, nning to let the natural wind dry her hair. Sitting on the outdoor sofa, she dialed Mo Chen¡¯s number, but after a long time, no one answered. She called several times in a row, and still, no one picked up. ¡°What are you doing¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin murmured softly to herself, this shitty man rarely didn¡¯t answer her calls, even if he was outraged, he wouldn¡¯t ignore her calls. At that moment, her mother¡¯s call came in. She hesitated for a moment, then answered. ¡°Mom, is something the matter?¡± ¡°Mo Chen is with me, do you want toe over?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and her eyes widened in shock, ¡°He¡¯s with you? What¡¯s he doing there with you?¡± ¡°If youe over, won¡¯t you find out? I bet they are busy making love right now.¡± !!! Qiao Ruoxin was instantly furious, ¡°You deliberately set him up!¡± Without waiting for her mother to speak, she hung up the phone. She quickly put on a robe and hurried out of the bedroom, then went to the garage, picked a car at random, and drove toward her mother¡¯s vi. On the way, her mind was filled with all sorts of wild thoughts, and she almost crashed several times. Her heart was pounding fiercely. Forty minutester, Qiao Ruoxin, burning with rage, pressed the doorbell. The moment the nanny opened the door, Qiao Ruoxin burst in, shouting angrily, ¡°Jiang Pen! What right do you have to do this to him! What gives you the right!¡± ¡°You¡¯re getting more and more unreasonable! I am your mother! You dare to call me by my name here!¡± Her emotions were intense, her eyes aze with fury, ¡°You¡¯re not my mom! You¡¯re insane!¡± Qiao Ruoxin raced upstairs. ¡°Ah¡­¡± She identally fell on the stairs, and instantly fresh red blood seeped from her knees. But now she couldn¡¯t care less about the pain. She went upstairs and started searching through each bedroom, yelling, ¡°Mo Chen! Come out! You¡¯re not allowed to touch other women!¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s voice already had a sobbing tone, on the verge of copse; she couldn¡¯t bear the thought of Mo Chen sleeping with another woman. Jiang Pen slowly went upstairs and saw her in her nightgown, ¡°I just want you to see the true nature of men; they¡¯re all the same.¡± Chapter 221 - 221 221 Little Ghost Come Over ?Chapter 221: Chapter 221: Little Ghost, Come Over Chapter 221: Chapter 221: Little Ghost, Come Over Finally, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s footsteps halted in front of a bedroom door. Because from inside came the sound of a woman¡¯s crying, very¡­ ambiguous¡­ very pitiful¡­ She froze, tears instantly spilling over, what did this mean? Qiao Ruoxin began to frantically knock on the door, even kicking it, ¡°Open the door! It¡¯s me, Mo Chen! If you dare touch another woman, then never touch me again for the rest of your life! Open this door for me!¡± But no matter how much she knocked or kicked the door, there was no response from inside, just the intermittent sobs of the woman. Like a fruit knife piercing into her heart, then being pulled out, and stabbed in again, over and over! Qiao¡¯s mother looked at her and sighed, ¡°Face the reality, this is men, there¡¯s nothing like ¡®only you¡¯ for them, as long as the woman is pretty, he will like her.¡± Qiao¡¯s mother wanted to step forward to wipe her tears but was pushed away by Qiao Ruoxin, ¡°Don¡¯t touch me! You make me feel sick now!¡± She turned around coldly and walked downstairs. Meanwhile¡ª There was no sign of Mo Chen in the bedroom; instead, a woman was bound by the bed sheets, unable to move. The woman kept crying because her body was covered with deep and shallow footprints, obviously having been beaten. And the bathroom door was tightly shut, with the sound of running watering from within. ¡­ Downstairs, the living room. Qiao Ruoxin directly flipped over the exquisitely designed little coffee table, fury in her voice, ¡°Jiang Pen, from today on you are no longer my mother!¡± ¡°For the sake of a man, you don¡¯t want a mother anymore?¡± ¡°Sometimes I really doubt whether I¡¯m your own child. Mo Chen! The favored son of heaven! He¡¯s also been pampered from childhood like a Crown Prince, what right do you have to harm him like this? The Mo Family¡¯sdy, even if she doesn¡¯t like me, wouldn¡¯t resort to these dirty tricks, and you! You actually drugged Mo Chen! You make me feel ashamed!¡± Qiao Ruoxin simply couldn¡¯t understand her mother¡¯s logic, why did she have to be so extreme? Her mother was enraged by her words, ¡°That¡¯s because Mo Family has a son and I have a daughter! The atrocious things Mo Chen has done are all spoiled by the Mo Family!¡± Her tears kept flowing, like a faucet that had been forgotten to be turned off. ¡°All I see is that you¡¯ve be heartless and mad. I thought at most you would nag at Mo Chen, I underestimated you; marrying into the Lawrence Family, you¡¯ve also learned those despicable methods.¡± Qiao Ruoxin suddenly sneered, copsing onto the sofa, feeling utterly disheartened. Why had she been given such a mother? Why! ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Don¡¯t go too far! I am your mother! How dare you call me despicable? If you weren¡¯t my daughter, I wouldn¡¯t bother with you!¡± ¡°I really wish I weren¡¯t your daughter.¡± Her eyes brimming with tears, she looked at her mother with a resentful gaze. Her mother, so angry her face changed color, couldn¡¯t catch her breath, ¡°Do you really think you¡¯re Mo Chen¡¯s first love? That¡¯s all a lie to you! You idiot! Who is he? Born into a wealthy family, surrounded by beautiful women, he started ying with women in his teens! He even yed a girl to death! It¡¯s just that the Mo Family used their power to suppress it! Do you have any idea how vicious the rich second-generation y in their circles? What makes you think Mo Chen is an exception?¡± Qiao Ruoxin, watching her mother¡¯s furious outburst, suddenly felt very disappointed. A disappointment that couldn¡¯t be mended anymore. ¡°Where¡¯s the evidence? What proof do you have?¡± ¡°What kind of evidence would there be for something like this? The Mo Family would have destroyed it long ago!¡± ¡°Then stop making things up out of nowhere! You¡¯re spreading rumors!¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t contain her anger any longer, shouting back. Her mother suddenly let out a coldugh, ¡°Am I making things up now? Wasn¡¯t he unable to live without you? Why doesn¡¯t hee out now? No matter how loudly you call, he refuses toe out?¡± ¡°That¡¯s because you drugged him! Despicable, shameless, and vulgar!¡± Qiao Ruoxin picked up a nearby pillow and threw it to the ground, her breathing bing rapid as she clutched her robe tightly with both hands. Just the thought of Mo Chen upstairs with another woman¡­ She suddenly felt like vomiting! The next second, Qiao Ruoxin stood up and headed straight for the upstairs, the pretty eyes now filled with hatred. Qiao¡¯s mother grabbed her at once, ¡°Men can¡¯t be disturbed at such times; he won¡¯t pay attention to you. The fact proves that your love is nothing after all.¡± ¡°You!¡± Just as Qiao Ruoxin was about to retort, footsteps came from the stairs. She turned to look immediately, her gaze dimming a bit¡ªit was Simon, looking like he had just taken a bath. When Simon came downstairs and saw the messy living room, hemented, ¡°Mo Chen hasn¡¯t finished yet? Seems like he¡¯s very satisfied with this woman. I¡¯ve already taken a bath, and he still hasn¡¯te out.¡± Qiao Ruoxin shrugged off her mother and pped Simon hard across the face. With a ¡®smack¡¯, the sound of the p was so clear in the quiet vi. ¡°Was it your idea to do this? You¡¯re truly revolting!¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fury was unleashed upon Simon. But Simon still wore a tender smile, touching his face, ¡°Will you p Mo Chen like that when hees out?¡± Qiao¡¯s mother grew angry, ¡°What are you doing? I arranged this all by myself, it has nothing to do with Simon!¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes, wet with tears, were brimming with despair. She looked up at the empty stairs, wondering why he hadn¡¯te out yet¡­ Unable to hold back, tears started falling, sliding down to her chin, and dropping onto the floor. ¡°I¡¯m telling you, I won¡¯t me him!¡± She tried to suppress the nauseating feeling in her heart, but tears once again escaped, coursing wildly across her cheeks. Yet Qiao¡¯s mother chuckled coldly, ¡°Xinxin, you¡¯re my daughter; no one knows what¡¯s in your heart better than I do. Your tears have betrayed you; you will me him.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She had nothing to say, with just the thought of Mo Chen still upstairs¡­ she couldn¡¯t help but break down uncontrobly. Suddenly! Heavy footsteps sounded from upstairs. Everyone instinctively turned their heads to look¡ªit was Mo Chen. The man was still in the suit he had arrived in, though his tie was loosened, hanging under the cor, shirt buttons undone, and the suit jacket slightly wrinkled. He looked freshly bathed, his short hair damp, with a few strands hanging over his forehead, exuding an indescribable sexiness. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s heart skipped a beat. This was¡­ a bath? Why take a bath? Because of the sweat from strenuous activity? Mo Chen would always take her to shower with him after their intimate moments. Thinking of this, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯splexion turned deathly pale, and she couldn¡¯t help but step back. Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was tight, his long straight legs took him down the stairs step by step, his dark eyes directly meeting Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s, ¡°Little Ghost,e here.¡± She hesitated a few seconds but before she could react, was forcibly pulled into his embrace, unable to move. Chapter 222 - 222 222 If you cant endure this how can I be ?Chapter 222: Chapter 222: If you can¡¯t endure this, how can I be your first love? Chapter 222: Chapter 222: If you can¡¯t endure this, how can I be your first love? Crashing into Mo Chen¡¯s embrace, she immediately smelled a fresh and pleasant moist scent. Mo Chen¡¯s long arms secured her slender waist as his gaze, ice-cold, turned to Qiao¡¯s mother, his voice deep, ¡°Having grown used to seeing my mother¡¯s dignified and elegant demeanor at home has led me to assume all middle-aged women are like that, forgetting that a venomous woman like you exists.¡± Venomous¡­ woman? Qiao¡¯s mother seemed to have received a tremendous blow, barely able to stand steady. When he first arrived, he addressed her with ¡®you,¡¯ polite and gentlemanly, but now it had changed directly to ¡®you.¡¯ The man¡¯s tone was full of disgust. ¡°Take the woman upstairs to the hospital. She must be badly hurt. You will pay for the medical expenses.¡± With that, Mo Chen¡¯s hand that had been around her waist slid down to her side, he took hold of her hand, and turned to leave. At this moment, Qiao Ruoxin waspletely bewildered, what did he mean by his words just now? Badly hurt? Go to the hospital? Outside the vi, she stopped and asked hesitantly, ¡°You¡­ with that woman, did you¡­ ¡± Before she could finish, the man cut her off with a cold voice, ¡°No, nothing happened.¡± She immediately heaved a sigh of relief, a happy smile appearing on her lips. But soon, Qiao Ruoxin pushed him away, ¡°Stop lying to me! I knocked on the door, I heard that woman crying inside! I heard it! I called your name so loudly, and you wouldn¡¯t open the door!¡± Mo Chen spoke tly, ¡°She was probably crying from the pain.¡± !!! What kind ofment was that! Anger was brewing in her head, and she couldn¡¯t help but imagine all sorts of filthy scenarios. Unexpectedly, the man continued, ¡°I gave her a beating.¡± ??? Her anger was instantly doused with a bucket of cold water. ¡°Mo Chen brother, did you hit a woman again?¡± Dark clouds covered the man¡¯s handsome face, his tone harsh, ¡°I couldn¡¯t control myself!¡± It was then that Qiao Ruoxin noticed the many red spots that had appeared on his neck, and she unbuttoned his shirt to find many more on his chest. ¡°What happened?¡± she asked, her eyes wide with surprise. Mo Chen pulled her into his arms and held her soft body tightly, as if trying to meld her into his bones. His voice was husky and suppressed, ¡°That woman had sprayed strawberry-scented perfume on herself, I¡¯m allergic.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Mo Chen brother, let¡¯s go to the hospital!¡± ¡°Mmm¡­¡± Just as Qiao Ruoxin was about to push him away, her knee identally brushed against something, and the pain made her cry out, ¡°Ah¡­¡± The man nced at her knee, which was scraped and bleeding quite a bit. ¡°How did this happen?¡± his tone slightly irritated. ¡°I fell while running upstairs.¡± The next second, Mo Chen picked her up in his arms and walked toward the parking spot, his voice low, ¡°To the hospital.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was ced in the passenger seat by him, and he buckled her seatbelt. Actually, Mo Chen was feeling terrible right now, itching unbearably, his temper uncontroble and irritable, his allergic symptoms worsening. The man drove her to the hospital. After getting out of the car, Qiao Ruoxin noticed that the red spots on his neck were even more apparent. It must be really ufortable¡­ But Mo Chen still walked around to her side of the car, lifted her in his arms, and headed toward the hospital building. First, he took her to treat the wound on her knee. In fact, her injury was not serious at all, after disinfection, a band-aid was all she needed. Then they treated Mo Chen¡¯s allergy. The doctor suggested an IV drip, which would help him recover faster. As they passed the first-floor infusion area, the man stopped in his tracks, looking at the crowded infusion area, he said in a deep voice, ¡°Let¡¯s just stay here.¡± Suddenly, he wanted to experience this feeling. Qiao Ruoxin was slightly taken aback, ¡°Stop kidding, let¡¯s go to the ward, isn¡¯t it morefortable there?¡± Mr. Mo could go straight to a private ward, when had he ever been subjected to such treatment here? Yet the man walked straight over and sat down in an empty seat, a smile ying on his lips, ¡°I¡¯ll stay right here.¡± Qiao Ruoxin walked over somewhat helplessly; it was already midnight, and the infusion area was almost empty. After the nurse set up Mo Chen¡¯s IV, she left. Just as she was about to sit in the seat next to him, the man pulled her onto hisp. Qiao Ruoxin instinctively tried to struggle, whispering, ¡°What are you doing, this is a hospital!¡± ¡°Sit still, don¡¯t move.¡± His deep voice resonated from behind her. She had no choice but to obediently sit in his arms, leaning back against his chest. After a long while, she couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Mo Chen, did you really do nothing with that woman¡­¡± Mo Chen¡¯s arm, which was around her waist, suddenly tightened, and he said gravely, ¡°Don¡¯t trust me?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that, you were drugged, and I guess the dose was quite strong, how could you endure it¡­¡± ¡°Showered in cold water for two hours.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± No wonder he looked like he had just finished showering. Suddenly, she felt so sympathetic, being drugged and having an allergic reaction, must have been very hard, right? ¡°Was it very tough to endure?¡± she asked, looking back at his handsome face. Mo Chen snorted, ¡°If I couldn¡¯t withstand this, how could I be your first love?¡± First love¡­ Qiao Ruoxin once again couldn¡¯t help but recall what her mother had said earlier. ¡°Mo Chen, am I your first love?¡± It wasn¡¯t out of doubt, but mere curiosity. Truthfully, even if she wasn¡¯t, she still felt it wouldn¡¯t matter since Mo Chen was 24 years old when he confessed to her. Mo Chen raised his eyebrows slightly, his long fingers cradling her chin, his voice low andzy, ¡°Is it that youck confidence in me, or in yourself?¡± ¡°No¡­ after all, by the time we got together, you had already graduated from college, you couldn¡¯t possibly have never been with a woman¡­¡± The man let out a derisiveugh, ¡°So, what kind of spell did you cast on me?¡± Over those years, he had had many thoughts of struggling free. He thought to himself, forget it, once this ¡®Little Ghost¡¯ grows up, everything will have changed. But every time he saw her, he fell all over again. Every time he fell, he grew more reluctant to let her go to someone else. Mo Chen stared at her clean, bare face. The made-up her appeared charming and radiant while her bare face resembled a little kitten that had just woken up. He had been staring at those moist lips for a long time, then followed the wish of his heart, taking Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s chin in his hand and kissed her. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened, dodging his kiss, ¡°This is a hospital! Don¡¯t mess around!¡± ¡°Little Ghost, you need topensate me.¡± ¡°Hm?¡± ¡°Your mom picked up a hooker at the nightclub, too dirty.¡± His tone was cold and indifferent, clearly displeased. ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin suddenly felt a sense of shame welling up inside her. The man¡¯s grip on her slender waist tightened, his voice threatening, ¡°Will you let me kiss you or not?¡± The next second, she actively pressed her lips against the man¡¯s thin lips. Mo Chen¡¯s mouth curled into a satisfied smile, and then he kissed her deeply. At that moment, a young child sitting opposite watched the scene unfold with big, curious eyes and asked his mother, ¡°Mom, what are big brother and big sister doing?¡± The child¡¯s mother quickly covered his eyes. Chapter 223 - 223 223 In front of My Own Woman ?Chapter 223: Chapter 223: In front of My Own Woman Chapter 223: Chapter 223: In front of My Own Woman Qiao Ruoxin heard this childish voice and quickly ended the kiss. ¡°Stop it, there are kids opposite us! You¡¯re broadcasting live to the little ones!¡± Yet the man chuckled lowly, his chin resting on her fragrant shoulder, inhaling the faint girl¡¯s scent from her body. Had he just realized that this Little Ghost had actuallye out in a bathrobe? His arms tightened around Qiao Ruoxin as he warned in a deep voice, ¡°If you daree out in your pajamas again, see how I deal with you!¡± ¡°It was an emergency tonight, I was so worried that I¡­ came out in my pajamas.¡± ¡°Afraid I would sleep with another woman?¡± ¡°Mhm¡­¡± Undeniably, the thought of Mo Chen sleeping with another woman left her feeling on the verge of a nervous breakdown. The corners of the man¡¯s mouth curled up as he kissed her earlobe: ¡°Good girl.¡± ¡°¡­¡± After the IV was done, it was already well past midnight. By the time they got back to Jiang¡¯s Mansion Number One, it was four in the morning, and she felt like she was about to pass out from exhaustion. ¡°Sit down, I¡¯ll apply the ointment for you.¡± Mo Chen sat on the bed, allowing Little Ghost to help him out of his clothes, meticulously and carefully undoing each button of his shirt. Then she gently applied medicated cream to all the red spots where he was allergic. ¡°All done, don¡¯t move. Let it air a bit before sleeping.¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Qiao Ruoxin put the ointment back in its ce, then went to the bathroom to wash her hands, and returned to bed ready to sleep. She used the remote to turn off all the lights. Suddenly, the bedroom was plunged into darkness. ¡°Goodnight, Brother Mo Chen.¡± She truly was tired, after being up all night and working all day yesterday. So tired¡­ But then, the man¡¯srge body suddenly rolled over and pinned her underneath. ¡°What are you doing¡­¡± Mo Chen¡¯s hands mischievously tore off her nightgown, his voice deliberately lowered: ¡°It seems the medication is acting up again.¡± ¡°¡­¡± This despicable man was clearly doing it on purpose! ¡­ The next day, at noon. Qiao Ruoxin slowly opened her eyes, feeling more tired the more she slept, all thanks to that despicable man. But when she opened her eyes, Mr. Mo had already disappeared. Shey in bed feeling sore all over, every movement bringing a twinge of pain. Her mind began to rey everything that had happenedst night. The more she thought about it, the angrier she got! Instead of sitting idly by, she decided to take the initiative! Qiao Ruoxin sat up, picked up the phone from the bedside table, and turned it on. Then she dialed Jiang Ruolin¡¯s number, which connected after a few rings. ¡°I¡¯m at the airport, about to board the ne.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good. I hope you cane quickly and take Simon away!¡± ¡°I¡¯m here, but whether hees with me or not, that I can¡¯t decide.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s talk about that when you get here.¡± After hanging up the phone, a sly glint passed through Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes. She was going to take revenge for Brother Mo Chen. She nned to fight fire with fire. Qiao Ruoxin got up and went to the bathroom to freshen up. As she stood in front of the washstand, she began to regret letting that despicable man have his wayst night. Her body was covered with kiss marks left by Mo Chen. Shit! How is she supposed to go to work today! She has to appear on a variety show tonight to promote her new album! And it¡¯s a live broadcast! After Qiao Ruoxin finished washing up, she changed clothes to head for thepany. As she walked downstairs and passed through the living room, the nanny stopped her, ¡°Miss Qiao, Mr. Mo insisted that you must finish your meal before leaving. He said you were too tiredst night and need to replenish your energy.¡± Her cheeks flushed instantly. This damn man really has no shame at all! ¡°Got it.¡± When she arrived at the dining room, the first thing she saw was a pot of nourishing soup meant to replenish energy and blood. She couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. Qiao Ruoxin sat down in her chair and dialed Mo Chen¡¯s number; he picked up quickly. ¡°Little Ghost, have you eaten?¡± ¡°I¡¯m eating now. What time did you leave this morning?¡± ¡°Eight o¡¯clock.¡± She frowned slightly, ¡°Aren¡¯t you tired?¡± The man¡¯s indulgent low chuckle came from the other end of the phone. ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin poured herself a small bowl of soup and drank it slowly. ¡°Little Ghost, didn¡¯t you get enough sleep?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ really sleepy. There¡¯s a variety show to be recorded tonight. You¡¯re so annoying, you wouldn¡¯t stopst night.¡± ¡°The medicine took effect; I couldn¡¯t control it.¡± She huffed softly, ¡°Butst night you were in the same room with that woman and you controlled yourself just fine. Howe you couldn¡¯t hold back with me¡­¡± ¡°Why would I control myself in front of my own woman, huh?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin nodded, ¡°Alright, alright, you¡¯re right, whatever you say goes.¡± So, the drug her mother had given Mo Chen ended up having its full effect on her instead. Should she thank her mother orugh at her mother¡¯s foolishness? After hanging up the phone, she ate a bowl of rice and drank a small bowl of soup with serious dedication. Then she left Jiang Residence No.1. ¡­ In the evening, at the variety show recording site. As Qiao Ruoxin was preparing backstage, Song Yingying suddenly grabbed her hands, excited, ¡°Ruoxin, Ruoxin! That super big shot is here! Is he nning to pursue you?¡± Qiao Ruoxin was confused, ¡°Who are you talking about?¡± ¡°It¡¯s Simon from the Lawrence Family in the United States! He shared your post on Weibo, praising your beauty, and now he¡¯s here to fanboy over you in person; he must be here for you!¡± Herplexion turned slightly sour in an instant. Standing on the rising stage, as she slowly ascended and could see the audience, she caught sight of Simon sitting in the first row at first nce. The man was smiling tenderly, eyes firmly fixed on her on the stage. After her performance ended, Qiao Ruoxin still couldn¡¯t help but nce in Simon¡¯s direction, which led the media at the scene to jump to conclusions and promptly post the video on Weibo. Within half an hour, #SimonChasingQiaoRuoxin# topped the trending searches! The topic¡¯s view count skyrocketed to one hundred million in no time. [My god, Sister Qiao! Are you not considering our Mr. Mo anymore? Is your ex-boyfriend not charming anymore?] [What about my Xingyu¡¯s Star Wish CP! Where is our Brother Xingyu! Sister Qiao, please nooooo!] [Everyone calm down for a second, okay? Little Xinxin might just be looking at the audience seats. It¡¯s a visual mistake, I don¡¯t think she¡¯s looking at Simon!] [Mr. Mo, what are you waiting for? Retweeting the post and then deleting it! Look at Simon, he¡¯s chased her all the way to the music show!] [I think this Mr. Lawrence is so handsome and gentle, he seems quite well-matched with Qiao Ruoxin, plus I¡¯ve heard he¡¯s super rich!] [Ch¨¦nx¨©nR¨²y¨¬ CP, stay strong! Mr. Mo,e on! Mo Chen, can you hear my call? Hurry up!] [I seriously want to soul-travel into Qiao Ruoxin, how awesome would that be! One is the heir to Asia¡¯s richest man, the other is from the Lawrence Family, it¡¯s such a tough choice! Tsinghua or Peking University, which one should I pick?] Chapter 224 - 224 224 Little Ghost You are Mine You Can Only ?Chapter 224: Chapter 224: Little Ghost, You are Mine, You Can Only Be Mine Chapter 224: Chapter 224: Little Ghost, You are Mine, You Can Only Be Mine Jiang Mansion No. 1. Mo Chen, who had just finished bathing, lit a cigarette and ced it between his lips. He picked up his phone and opened a group chat with his brothers, which disyed 79 unread messages. Bai Junyan: [@Mo Chen!!! What the hell are you doing! Qiao¡¯s sister is about to be chased by someone!] Ji Haochuan: [@Mo Chen, my bro! What are you up to? That Simon is being so high-profile, and you can tolerate this?] Lu Siheng: [@Mo Chen, Mo Bro, you might as well give up now. Qiao Ruoxin is way more popr among men than you think.] Gu Mocheng: [What¡¯s the attitude of that Little Ghost?] Bai Junyan: [The live video has been sent out. They caught Qiao¡¯s sister looking at Simon. Those marketing ounts love to stir up spection, deliberately making the video look like they were exchanging nces.] Mo Chen: [I¡¯ve already sessfully proposed.] All brothers: [¡­] Bai Junyan: [You should have said that earlier! Off to do prenatal education with my woman, I¡¯m out.] ¡­ Mo Chen left the group chat and clicked on the top trending topic on Weibo. After seeing that video, he instantly smashed his phone onto the carpet, producing a muffled thud. Fuck¡­ The next second, he snuffed out the cigarette butt in the ashtray, stood up, and headed towards the closet. In a few minutes, he had changed into a new set of clothes and left the bedroom. The bedroom was left with only the sound of the door mming heavily behind him. At the same time¡ª After the recording of the variety show ended, Simon was preparing to leave when he was surrounded by a throng of reporters, preventing him from moving forward. ¡°Mr. Lawrence, did youe here specifically to pursue celebrities? To pursue Qiao Ruoxin?¡± ¡°Mr. Lawrence, you¡¯ve always been in the United States. Are you nning to shift your focus to the Asian market bying to China this time?¡± ¡°Mr. Lawrence, I saw that you retweeted in support of Qiao Ruoxin on Weibo. Does that mean you are interested in her?¡± ¡°Mr. Lawrence, does this count as you publicly dering your pursuit of Qiao Ruoxin?¡± Simon couldn¡¯t help butugh; this question had really hit the mark. He chuckled softly, his voice gentle and unhurried as he slowly spoke, ¡°Miss Qiao Ruoxin is indeed very beautiful and outstanding. I like her very much and am currently pursuing her.¡± In pursuit!!! This statement stunned all the reporters on the scene! Tomorrow¡¯s front-page headlines were set! [The son of a Western financial mogul pursuing the ex-girlfriend of Mo Chen!] ¡­ The crowd dispersed. At the back door of the TV station, all was quiet. Simon stood there, waiting for his driver to pull up. Unexpectedly, Qiao Ruoxin suddenly appeared before him, still not having removed her makeup, her delicate and pretty little face adorned with rhinestones at the corners of her eyes. ¡°Baby, you willingly showing up before me is not easy.¡± ¡°Who allowed you to talk nonsense in front of the media? Who gave you permission to pursue me!¡± Qiao Ruoxin had wanted to shut him up earlier; if Mo Chen saw this part of the interview, he¡¯d be furious. Simonughed: ¡°Don¡¯t want me topete fairly? Or do you want me to provoke Mo Chen?¡± Suddenly! A dazzling high-beam light shone towards them. A ck Bugatti sports car pulled up beside Qiao Ruoxin; the door opened, and Mo Chen¡¯s tall figure stepped out, emanating fury. It¡¯s over¡­ He must have seen the trending topic ande straight to settle the score with her. The man¡¯s handsome face was tight, expressionless as he walked up to her, opened the car door, shoved her into the passenger seat, and then closed the door. Qiao Ruoxin was trapped in the car, watching the two men outside the window. She was afraid Simon would deliberately provoke Mo Chen and tried to push open the car door to go out. ¡°You fucking behave!¡± The man roared angrily. Qiao Ruoxin did indeed stay quietly in the car without moving again. ¡°You¡¯re so vtile with your own woman? Seems like you really aren¡¯t suited to be with her.¡± Mo Chen suppressed the urge to hit him, and let out a disdainful coldugh, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin is my woman! Didn¡¯t get enough of a beating two years ago?¡± Simonughed, ¡°Does the one who gets beaten necessarily lose? Two years ago, Ruoxin stood in front of me, crying and begging you not to hit me, have you forgotten? Ha¡­ That scene must have been painful, right? Torturous inside, right? Watching your own woman defending another man, tsk tsk¡­¡± He was intentionally enraging Mo Chen. And sure enough, the next second. Mo Chen punched Simon in the face, Simon stepped back several times, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. ¡°Say that again, I dare you!¡± The man red with his dark eyes, his hostility erupted in an instant, emotions out of control. ¡°Ruoxin is in the car, do you want to scare her?¡± At these words, a hint of concern appeared in Mo Chen¡¯s angry eyes, he turned back to look at the terrified little face of the woman in the car. The scene from two years ago unconsciously emerged in his mind. In the icy, snowyndscape, he beat Simon bloody. And Qiao Ruoxin cried so pitifully, begging him to stop, then helped the garbage away from his sight. At this moment, the driver stopped the car in front of Simon. Mo Chen turned around expressionlessly and returned to the driver¡¯s seat, slowly driving away. The atmosphere in the car was stiff to the extreme. Sitting next to him, she could feel the anger in Mo Chen had not subsided. ¡°Brother Mo Chen¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin called out cautiously. Then, the car slowly pulled over to the side and the window slowly rolled down. The man lit a cigarette and ced it between his lips, a trace of irritation between his brows. The minty scent of tobo spread inside the car, causing Qiao Ruoxin to frown and cough twice. Mo Chen nced at Little Ghost with a deep, husky voice, ¡°Did I scare you just now?¡± She was startled for a moment, then shook her head, ¡°No, I¡¯m just worried about the paparazzi catching us.¡± A gloom hung over the man¡¯s handsome features as he stared at her for three seconds, then pinched off the cigarette in the ashtray. He unfastened his seat belt and suddenly leaned over Qiao Ruoxin. He kissed her lips urately and immersed himself in the hot kiss, as if soothing his vtile heart. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened in surprise, then she slowly adapted and closed her eyes. I don¡¯t know how long it was. Maybe five minutes, maybe ten. The kiss ended. The man held her in his arms and said in a deep voice next to her ear, ¡°Little Ghost, you are mine, you can only be mine, no one else can chase you but me!¡± Her face flushed, she softly responded, ¡°Mm, I am yours, always yours.¡± Hearing her say that, the turmoil inside Mr. Mo finally began to subside. After a while, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s chin rested on the man¡¯s shoulder as she started to act spoiled, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, I¡¯m hungry¡­¡± ¡°Call me daddy and I¡¯ll take you for supper.¡± Here we go again, it¡¯s starting again. She smiled helplessly, but this time she unexpectedly cooperated, lowering her voice she whispered, ¡°Daddy Mo, take me to eat, I¡¯m so hungry.¡± Chapter 225 - 225 225 Brother Mo Chen I really really really ?Chapter 225: Chapter 225: Brother Mo Chen, I really really really like you¡­¡­ Chapter 225: Chapter 225: Brother Mo Chen, I really really really like you¡­¡­ The man chuckled softly, hisughter full of indulgence. He kissed Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s cheek, ¡°Good girl, from now on you can only call me ¡®Daddy¡¯.¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled lightly, ¡°What about my real dad then?¡± The man pulled away from her, sat back in the driver¡¯s seat, and fastened his seatbelt. ncing at her with contempt, he mocked, ¡°You mean your scumbag father?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but sigh softly, ¡°Mo Chen, I¡¯m so envious. Uncle Mo and Mrs. Mo are so nice. If only they were my parents.¡± That way, she would truly be a pampered little princess. ¡°Little Ghost, marry me and they will be your parents.¡± Her heart skipped a beat. Her gaze flickered momentarily as she looked at Mo Chen¡¯s profile while he concentrated on driving. Suddenly, a fantasy began to sh through her mind. Her wedding with Mo Chen¡­ She wondered what the scene would look like when she married Mo Chen in a wedding dress. It must be very blissful, right? At the thought, Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but giggle. Mo Chen, who was driving, nced at her and frowned slightly, ¡°Why are youughing?¡± ¡°Nothing, I won¡¯t tell you~¡± She lifted her chin haughtily, gazing out the car window as the corners of her mouth involuntarily curved upwards. ¡­ They arrived at a Western restaurant and chose a seat by the window. After Qiao Ruoxin finished ordering, she also chose an expensive bottle of red wine¡ªafter all, the bill was on Mr. Mo, so she didn¡¯t have to worry about his money. ¡°Mo Chen, can you do me a favor?¡± The man took a sip of the red wine on the table and responded, ¡°Hmm, tell me.¡± ¡°Can you get me a bottle of wine from Mansion No. 7? The kind with drugs in it.¡± Such wine isn¡¯t normally sold by Mansion No. 7 and can only be obtained through special privileges. Mo Chen¡¯s expression turned cold instantly, ¡°What are you going to do?¡± ¡°I¡¯m helping you get revenge,¡± she said with a slight smile. ¡°Little Ghost, I can handle it myself.¡± ¡°No! You were framedst night because of me. I must avenge you! Otherwise, I¡¯ll feel so guilty that I won¡¯t be able to face you!¡± Stubbornness was written all over Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s petite face as though no one could convince her otherwise. The man let out a deep sigh andughed helplessly, ¡°Alright, have it your way.¡± She revealed a sweet smile, ¡°Thank you, Mo Chen.¡± After the meal, Qiao Ruoxin had several sses of red wine, which indeed tasted rich and satisfying for a reason. However, it seemed that Qiao Ruoxin had drunk a bit too much, her cheeks flushed and her eyes glossy. ¡°Mo Chen, why do you seem to have doubled¡­¡± Ayer of displeasure veiled the man¡¯s handsome face. Then he saw Little Ghost stagger to her feet and walk towards him. Before she could steady herself, she fell into the man¡¯s arms. Mo Chen¡¯s arms encircled her slim waist, smelling the faint scent of red wine on her breath. The Little Ghost had had quite a bit to drink. ¡°You¡¯re drunk; we¡¯re going home.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not drunk, I just can¡¯t see your face clearly, there¡¯s a double image¡­ Don¡¯t move.¡± ¡°¡­¡± After the waiter swiped the card andpleted the transaction, he returned the card to him. Post-drink, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s body was even more boneless than usual. He picked up Little Ghost at her waist, leaving the restaurant and heading towards the parking lot. Qiao Ruoxin leaned against him, her slender fingers clutching his clothes, and whispered softly, ¡°Mo Chen, I like you so, so much¡­¡± The man slowed his steps, looking down at the woman in his arms, chuckled softly, and coaxed her in a low voice, ¡°How much do you like me?¡± ¡°I like you so, so, so, so much¡­ You always don¡¯t believe that I like you, hmph¡­¡± At this moment, her eyes were misty, her expression adorably naive, like a clingy little kitten. But liking and loving are ultimately different. Mo Chen bent down and kissed her forehead, his voice low and sensuous, ¡°If you don¡¯t love, that¡¯s fine, just keep liking me.¡± The man gently ced her in the car and then closed the door. ¡­ By the time they got back to Jiang Mansion No. 1, it was already one o¡¯clock in the morning. The man, patiently taking off her clothes, found that the Little Ghost wasn¡¯t cooperating at all. ¡°Why are you undressing me, you can¡¯t¡­ don¡¯t touch me¡­ Mo Chen will get angry, he has a really bad temper.¡± Qiao Ruoxiny on the bed, clinging tightly to her own clothes. A shadow of annoyance crossed the man¡¯s handsome face, but still, in silence, he helped her undress and then carried her to the bathroom. He ced her in the tub, cajoling her like one would a daughter, ¡°Little Ghost, let¡¯s give you a bath, don¡¯t squirm around, okay?¡± ¡°Mm¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin nodded obediently like a child, then leaned on the edge of the bathtub, looking as if she were about to fall asleep. The man carefully washed her, using her favorite shower gel, and then washed her hair. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes, shiny like water, fixed on the man¡¯s handsome face, and her voice was sweet and tender, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, I¡¯ve noticed that after two years, you¡¯ve be even more handsome¡­¡± He responded indifferently, ¡°Hmm¡­¡± After washing her hair, he wrapped it in a towel, then wrapped her in a bathrobe and carried her out. ¡°Stand still like a good girl, I¡¯ll dry you off and then help you put on your nightgown, okay?¡± ¡°Okay¡­¡± she stood obediently. Mo Chen carefully dried her off, then took out two nightgowns and asked her, ¡°Which one do you want to wear?¡± Qiao Ruoxin, looking bewildered, stared at the two nightgowns, and pointed to the left one, ¡°I want to wear this one, this one¡¯s the most¡­ pretty¡­¡± The man chuckled, ¡°Fool.¡± She had chosen the most revealing nightgown, almost as if she weren¡¯t wearing anything at all. But he still helped Qiao Ruoxin put it on, then carried her back to the bedroom. He went to get a hairdryer, to dry her hair. Qiao Ruoxin sat on the bed, lifting her eyes to look at the man¡¯s tall figure standing before her, blocking her entire field of vision. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, your clothes are all wet¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s from washing you.¡± She suddenlyughed, then leaned in to blow on the wet spot on his clothes like a little kid, ¡°I¡¯ll blow it dry for you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen paid no mind to her, letting her be mischievous. After drying her hair, he patted her head, ¡°Go to sleep; I¡¯m going to take a shower.¡± Unexpectedly, Qiao Ruoxin opened her slender arms, wrapped them around his body, and rubbed her face against his abs. ¡°Don¡¯t go, Brother Mo Chen, I don¡¯t want you to go, stay with me¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± The Little Ghost gets this clingy when she¡¯s drunk? Looking down at her aggrieved little face, he affectionately chuckled, ¡°Brother will take a quick shower, otherwise how can I cuddle with you to sleep?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t shower; I don¡¯t mind, just don¡¯t leave!¡± ¡°¡­¡± This is really killing me! Mo Chen hugged her body, coaxing her, ¡°Just ten minutes, okay?¡± ¡°Five minutes!¡± Ruoxin stubbornly held on without letting go. What was the point of taking a shower if he had toe out right after getting undressed? But Mo Chen actually agreed, ¡°Okay.¡± Men, always having to push the limits of humanity. Qiao Ruoxin smiled and let go of him, ¡°Hurry up, I¡¯ll wait for you.¡± Chapter 226 - 226 226 It Seems I Really Got Used to Being ?Chapter 226: Chapter 226: It Seems I Really Got Used to Being Tormented by You Chapter 226: Chapter 226: It Seems I Really Got Used to Being Tormented by You After he entered the bathroom, Qiao Ruoxin copsed onto the bed drowsily, murmuring softly, ¡°Waiting for you¡­ always waiting for you¡­¡± Then, she closed her eyes with exhaustion, and fell asleep. Five minutester, the bathroom door opened as promised. Mo Chen walked out with a ck bathrobe in hand only to find that Little Ghost had already fallen asleep on the bed. He couldn¡¯t help butugh at himself, mocking his own seriousness. Why be so earnest with a drunken Little Ghost? He turned off all the lights in the bedroom. He picked up Qiao Ruoxin and ced her on the bed, covering her with a nket. Unexpectedly, the woman Hugged his body in her sleep, sleep-talking: ¡°Brother Mo Chen, don¡¯t go¡­¡± The man looked at her slightly furrowed brows and settled down on the bed by her side. Little Ghost immediately crawled onto him, like a clingy little kitten. Mo Chen lowered his head to look at her profile and coaxed her softly, ¡°Brother won¡¯t leave, I¡¯ll stay with you, okay?¡± ¡°Mhm¡­¡± After an unknown period, Qiao Ruoxin spoke again intermittently, ¡°I¡­ will avenge you¡­ I will.¡± The man¡¯srge palm gently stroked her back, his fingertips gliding through her soft hair, his breath filled with the faint scent of her hair. ¡°Little Ghost, sleep now, you¡¯re tired.¡± Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t respond anymore, shepletely copsed on top of him and fell into a deep sleep, breathing evenly. Denseshes left a faint shadow upon her lower eyelid. The thought that she was so clingy when drunk weighed on the man¡¯s mind, his eyes darkened; if she drinks again in the future, wouldn¡¯t she cling to anyone? Mo Chen held the woman in his arms, a wry smile emerging on his lips. So many women, yet why was it only Qiao Ruoxin who had seized his heart? He had been pondering over this question for the past two years. During the nearly seven hundred days and nights of her absence, he would drink and ponder this question. In the end, the answer was that there was no answer. Over those two years, he would often lie awake at night and see the image of Little Ghost at 12 years old as soon as he closed his eyes. Loneliness had invaded his entire world. In the middle of the night, he would talk to the photo of Qiao Ruoxin on his phone¡¯s lock screen: ¡°When will you finally be willing to roll out of my world?¡± Thinking of her like this, how could he love another woman? Mo Chen¡¯s grip around the woman in his arms tightened a bit. A man¡¯s helpless sigh resonated in the dark bedroom: ¡°Seems like I¡¯ve really gotten used to being tortured by you.¡± Even though Qiao Ruoxin always caused trouble for him, provoking his sudden rage, he still wanted to keep Little Ghost by his side. But when his mood red, only this Little Ghost could calm him down. Qiao Ruoxin rubbed her little face against his chest, then continued to sleep peacefully, utterly unaware. The man chuckled softly and kissed her between the brows. ¡­ A night without dreams, a night thatsted until the light of dawn. This time it was rare for Qiao Ruoxin to open her eyes and find that Lord Mo was still by her side. A look of disbelief shed in her eyes. Immediately, a smile formed at the corners of her mouth as she gazed at the iparably handsome face before her. The sleeping Mo Chen really was a feast for the eyes, with his impably handsome features and smooth, sexy jawline. Gently, Qiao Ruoxin moved the man¡¯s arm away from around her waist and then covered him with the nket. Then, she got out of bed and picked up her phone. The moment she turned it on, she saw the number one trending topic on Weibo: #Lu Xingyu¡¯s Open Pursuit of Qiao Ruoxin# topped the trending charts! Herplexion immediately changed. She couldn¡¯t help but turn her head to look at the still sleeping Lord Mo. That Simon really was annoying to the extreme! Qiao Ruoxin opened Weibo and directly posted a message: ¡°No dating! No dating! No dating! Thank you for the affection, bosses~ I love my career, and it makes me happy! Where are my career fans?¡± Instantly, countlessments flooded thement section. ¡°Ahhh! Sister Qiao! Look at me! I¡¯m your career fan! Your ancient costume is super beautiful! Star in a historical idol drama, please! You¡¯ll be doing everyone¡¯s eyes a favor!¡± ¡°Career fan here! Frantically raising my hand! Pretty sister, keep your mind clear, no lovey-dovey nonsense!¡± ¡°Hahaha, my ChenXin wishful pairing still has a chance! Is Qiao Ruoxin publicly rejecting Simon? Princess Qiao, you¡¯re so cool!¡± ¡°No love brain for Qiao Ruoxin! Mommy loves you to death! Keep on singing and acting. You¡¯re the best! Saw your performance yesterday and it was so cool and dashing!¡± ¡°Sister Qiao is mine, everyone else can stop thinking about it. Don¡¯t waste your youth, go find someone else to fall in love with!¡± ¡°Little Xinxin, look at me! How about shooting an idol drama with Brother Lu Xingyu! I love both of your looks so much, such a perfect match!¡± ¡°Do you know thatizens have made countless fan-edited videos for you? So, you have a wide range of choices, please don¡¯t marry a foreigner! Such good genes should be left for our own countrymen! Please!¡± ¡°Yeah, if Sister Qiao¡¯s beautiful genes end up with a foreigner, won¡¯t we be at a loss? Sister Qiao is ours! Lord Mo, make your move! Your ex-girlfriend is already this beautiful, how can you not be moved???¡± ¡°Red really nourishes beauty, Qiao Ruoxin is getting prettier by the day, especially in the new album¡¯s styling, absolutely stunning! Skin so white and tender, legs so long and slender, I¡¯m envious¡­¡± ¡°Ruoxin baby is just perfect!!! Don¡¯t fall in love! With my experience of being a fan of many idols, once they start dating, they immediately turn into obscure nobodies!¡± ¡°Then I can be at ease being a fan of Qiao Ruoxin. With all the idols I¡¯ve fanned, in the end, they either secretly date or sneakily hint to us that they want to be in a rtionship. It¡¯s so annoying! Are we paying to watch them date?¡± ¡°Hereby I want to advise all idols, please look at Qiao Ruoxin and then at yourselves. Don¡¯t you feel ashamed? Taking our money to date! Is that fair to us!¡± ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin chuckled lightly as she read through thements. ncing at the time, Jiang Ruolin should have arrived in China by now. Next, it was time to arrange a good show for Jiang Ruolin and Simon! ¡­ Late afternoon in the hospital. Simon arrived at Lin Xi¡¯s ward, where she had been quietly recuperating with no one bothering her recently. The moment the door to the ward opened, Lin Xi thought it was the nurseing to change her dressings, but she could never have imagined that it was¡­ Simon! Lin Xi turned pale immediately, ¡°You¡­ you¡¯vee to China!¡± ¡°To see how you¡¯ve managed to be such a sessful waste.¡± Simon, appearing nonchnt, walked to the bedside, sat down on the chair and said, ¡°You seem to be enjoying yourself here, huh?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t do anything, now injured, and Mo Chen doesn¡¯t care about me, just letting me recuperate here.¡± ¡°Of course, he¡¯s too busy getting cozy with my baby.¡± The man¡¯s voice dropped deliberately on thest two words. Chapter 227 - 227 227 The Two Tycoons Wouldnt Be Competing ?Chapter 227: Chapter 227: The Two Tycoons Wouldn¡¯t Be Competing Over Who Donates More, Would They? Chapter 227: Chapter 227: The Two Tycoons Wouldn¡¯t Be Competing Over Who Donates More, Would They? Lin Xi looked at Simon, her face pale, ¡°What more do you want me to do? I¡¯ve already said I can¡¯t do it! Mo Chen doesn¡¯t like me, he doesn¡¯t like me!¡± ¡°I know, but given his pathological and paranoid personality, if there¡¯s no woman to divert his attention, he will never forget Qiao Ruoxin. Eventually, he will continue to entangle with Qiao Ruoxin incessantly. Isn¡¯t this to prevent future troubles?¡± Simon had long seen through Mo Chen¡¯s true nature. This man would never let go of Qiao Ruoxin unless he fell in love with another woman. But it couldn¡¯t be just any woman who could catch Mo Chen¡¯s eye. Fortunately, Lin Xi and Qiao Ruoxin had some simrities, but¡­ With a helpless sigh, Simon said, ¡°How useless can you be? After two years, you still haven¡¯t secured even the smallest ce in Mo Chen¡¯s heart? I¡¯ve gotten you two years of time.¡± Lin Xi¡¯s expression was hurt, even a bit shocked. ¡°But love isn¡¯t something that can be decided by time. If you don¡¯t like someone, you just don¡¯t like them. Time doesn¡¯t necessarily lead to feelings!¡± Especially for Mo Chen, his view of love was that there had to be an initial spark. If there wasn¡¯t a spark from the first nce, then even after two more years, there would be no feelings. Her phone rang. Simon answered the call, and the voice of Jiang Ruolin came from the other end: ¡°Simon, I¡¯m at your house. Let¡¯s meet and talk.¡± The man frowned¡ªJiang Ruolin was here? ¡°Wait for me.¡± After hanging up the phone, Simon looked at Lin Xi on the hospital bed: ¡°Get some rest, you¡¯re still of use to me. Don¡¯t forget about those videos of yours.¡± Having said that, he turned and left the ward. Lin Xi threw her pillow fiercely, and it fell to the ground. Just because of that one video, would her whole life be ruined? How long would she have to be ckmailed by this man? ¡­ After driving for forty minutes, Simon returned to the vi. In the living room, Mother Qiao and Jiang Ruolin were chatting. ¡°Aunt Lan, are you getting used to living here?¡± ¡°I grew up in China since I was a child, so I¡¯m quite ustomed.¡± Their conversation was interrupted by the sound of a man¡¯s deep footsteps. Jiang Ruolin turned around and saw it was Simon. Mother Qiao consciously stood up: ¡°I¡¯ll leave you two to talk. I¡¯m a bit tired and will go upstairs to rest.¡± After Mother Qiao had left, only Jiang Ruolin and Simon remained in the living room. The man sat across from her: ¡°Why did youe to China? Didn¡¯t I tell you to recuperate properly in the hospital?¡± Jiang Ruolin took a sip from her teacup: ¡°Of course, it was Qiao Ruoxin who asked me toe.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Simon, it¡¯s been two years already. Qiao Ruoxin truly doesn¡¯t love you. Let go. Forcing it won¡¯t get you anywhere. Her heart isn¡¯t with you, it never was.¡± The man let out a coldugh: ¡°So what? But I have set my sights on her. It¡¯s rare for me to find a woman who can evoke love in me.¡± The word ¡®love¡¯ made Jiang Ruolin¡¯s face darken a bit. All of a sudden, Jiang Ruolinughed, a lonelyugh: ¡°All those years you said you loved me, cared for me, it was all just talk, wasn¡¯t it? Why were you so fickle when you liked me, but so devoted now that it¡¯s Qiao Ruoxin?¡± Everyone wondered why Jiang Ruolin would not ept Simon. Was Simon not gentle and considerate with her, content to be her backup for so many years, and yet she simply ignored it? But the harsh truth is that while this man was pursuing her, he would also praise other women¡¯s beauty in front of her. This left Jiang Ruolin with no sense of security, feeling as if Simon was a yboy who flirted from one flower to the next. Yet, Simon had indeed sacrificed a lot for her over the years, even taking a knife for her. Jiang Ruolin couldn¡¯t figure out this man. So why had Simon, once a yboy, be a man of singr devotion when it came to Qiao Ruoxin? What gave her that power? Simon let out a faint sneer, ¡°Maybe in the past, I didn¡¯t understand love, but now I do.¡± Jiang Ruolin¡¯s face turned pale instantaneously, her eyes wide with shock, ¡°What do you mean? Are you saying that all those years you pursued me weren¡¯t out of love and that it was only after Qiao Ruoxin appeared that you understood what love is?¡± ¡°It seems so.¡± Jiang Ruolin felt as if her pride had been struck, everyone thought she was Simon¡¯s goddess, but was this the oue? She had noticed long ago that ever since Qiao Ruoxin appeared, Simon hadpletely lost interest in all other women. For two years, he had tirelessly yed a cat-and-mouse game with Qiao Ruoxin. Only Qiao Ruoxin¡¯sst escape, with her help, had been sessful. Then, in the month that Qiao Ruoxin disappeared, she had personally witnessed Simon be reticent and wander everywhere searching for Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s whereabouts. ¡°Before, everyone said that Simon of the Lawrence Family was the most gentlemanly, the most tender, and that he would ept defeat if a woman was out of reach. Why has everything changed with Qiao Ruoxin here?¡± A smile tugged at the corner of Simon¡¯s mouth, ¡°Maybe when I said those things, I hadn¡¯t met Qiao Ruoxin yet. People always get pped by their own words. That¡¯s why one should be more cautious and prudent in what they say in the future.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jiang Ruolin couldn¡¯t help but shout angrily, ¡°Your current liking for Qiao Ruoxin, is it like the mindset you had when I rejected you? Can¡¯t you stand being rejected by a woman?¡± And those women who longed for Simon¡¯s favor¡ªhe did not care for any of them. Simon lookedposed, ¡°Perhaps¡­ that¡¯s true? But I really don¡¯t want to let her go, I like her very much indeed.¡± His tone was nonchnt, yet it tore painfully at Jiang Ruolin¡¯s heart. ¡­ Three dayster, the Lusha Celebrity Charity Night officially took ce. Nearly half the entertainment circle¡¯s celebrities were invited, making it a top domestic charity event founded by Lusha Weekly. An innumerable array of top tycoons were present. Some female stars were even openly seeking their sugar daddies on the spot. However, not all stars had the privilege to attend this grand banquet. This year¡¯s Charity Night was exceptionally in the limelight as rumors swirled that Mo Chen, the son of Asia¡¯s richest man, would also attend. And Qiao Ruoxin, as the popr C-position girl group member of the year, was invited. The live red carpet show was about to begin, and fans from different factions were already shouting their support in thements. [Mortal Princess Qiao Ruoxin! Born for the C-position, Qiao Ruoxin! Looking forward to seeing our beautiful sister¡¯s stunning look tonight!] [The most breathtaking beauty is Kong Ling! How many minutes before sister Kong Ling starts her red carpet walk? Who will she walk with?] [Who will Mo Chen walk with tonight? Will the organizers arrange for him to walk with little sister Qiao? Hahahaha, oh my gosh, I won¡¯t be able to hold back my auntieughter¡­] [Whoa! I can¡¯t believe I see Simon¡¯s name among the guests! Is heing tonight too? My goodness! Will the two big shots end uppeting over who donates more tonight?] [Let them fight! I want to see a fairy fight! I want to see a head-on sh between Lord Mo and Simon!] [Little sister Qiao¡¯s love life is so enviable! I¡¯m so jealous!] Chapter 228 - 228 228 Qiao Ruoxins Revenge Plan to be ?Chapter 228: Chapter 228: Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s Revenge n to be Carried Out Tonight Chapter 228: Chapter 228: Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s Revenge n to be Carried Out Tonight The host began to read from the cue card, ¡°Alright, dear audience in front of the screen, the first to grace us with her presence today is Miss Kong Ling, a member of this summer¡¯s popr girl band Lucky Girls. She¡¯ll also be contributing to charity tonight, let¡¯s wee her¡­¡± A ck car slowly stopped in front of the red carpet, and a nanny stepped forward to open the car door. Kong Ling stepped out in a fresh green evening gown, made her way onto the red carpet, elegantly waved, and nodded with a smile. The barrage of fanments filled the screen. [Kong Ling sister is so stunning tonight! That dress is so pretty! So slim!] [Kong Ling sister, you¡¯re the best! So beautiful, so beautiful! I think you must be prettier than Qiao Ruoxin! I saw a sneaky photo this afternoon, and what she wore was nothing special!] [Are Kong Ling¡¯s fans so cheap? Can¡¯t you focus on your idol? Always eyeing our Ruoxin, how can Kong Ling even dare to im to be a top beauty with that face?] [Where¡¯s my Ruoxin! I want to see Ruoxin! Ruoxin¡¯s title of Mortal Princess isn¡¯t just for show, she¡¯s a true princess!] [Doesn¡¯t Qiao Ruoxin just rely on her face to seduce men? Have you seen her fulfilling her duties as a star since her debut? Always trending for hanging out with different rich second generations!] [All the tycoons in the wealthy circle love our Ruoxin! Can you evenpare? Just keep on being bitter, that¡¯s all you¡¯re good for!] [Stop fighting! Qiao Ruoxin is starting her walk on the red carpet!] Host, ¡°Fans at the scene and in front of the screen, Mortal Princess Qiao Ruoxin ising! Barrage the screen for the Mortal Princess! Qiao Ruoxin, a rising star who has conquered the entertainment industry with her beauty¡ªI¡¯ll let you in on a secret, she¡¯s going to sing tonight~ Just thinking about it is exciting!¡± The scene was filled with the shrieks of fans, with Ruoxin¡¯s supporters being the most numerous. A ck car slowly stopped at the end of the red carpet, and the bodyguard opened the door. Qiao Ruoxin covered her chest with her slender fingers as she stepped out of the car. Tonight she was dressed in a flesh-colored strapless mermaid gown, her figure graceful and curves exquisite. French curls cascaded down to her waist, while the hair on one side was tucked behind her ear, with tassel earrings cascading over her sexy corbones. Her eye makeup was incredibly charming and seductive, lips rosy red, gaze arrogant yet pure. A ck beauty mark at the corner of her eye was captivating. A smile spread across Ruoxin¡¯s lips as she waved to her fans at the site. Photographers¡¯ shes fired non-stop at her, but she maintained her calm and graceful smile. ¡°Ruoxin, look over here! To the left, to the left!¡± ¡°Baby Ruoxin, look this way! Straight ahead!¡± The photographers vied for her attention, each one eager to capture her most beautiful moment. Thements section exploded. [Ah ah ah ah! My goodness! The Mortal Princess tonight is a Mermaid Princess! That mermaid gown, my gosh! Does my Ruoxin have such a perfect derri¨¨re?] [Her figure is so amazing! Wuu wuu wuu¡­ I¡¯m envious to tears, to have both chest and buttocks, and such a tiny waist, the snacks in my hand just lost their taste¡­] [Come out and face the music Kong Ling fans! Does this look like nothing special to you? She looks stunningly beautiful, alright?!] [I searched up that mermaid gown, it¡¯s Dior¡¯s design for next summer, damn, Ruoxin has some serious fashion resources to be wearing Dior¡¯s next summer collection already!] [That mermaid gown is so beautiful! I want to buy it! Buy, buy, buy! But I definitely cannot pull it off like Qiao Ruoxin does, I¡¯m so upset!] [Ah ah ah, sisters! Mo Chen is here! He¡¯s here with his long legs! Such long legs, my god!] At the red carpet scene, another car slowly came to a stop. The car door opened, and the handsome, tall figure of a man stepped out. Mo Chen was dressed in a sleek ck suit tonight, without a single wrinkle, a white shirt underneath, and a ck bow tie. Those long legs were really eye-catching, broad shoulders over a narrow waist, stature straight and tall, and his vibe was extraordinary. Walking toward the end of the red carpet with an expressionless face, his 188cm height carried a powerful aura that made the staff on either side seem so delicate. The barrage exploded again. [Ah ah ah! I take back what I said about Simon looking handsome the other day! Mo Chen¡¯s looks are the ceiling of the entertainment industry! Those popr male stars are nothingpared to him!] [That physique is just perfect, like aic book character! And that overbearing aura is unmatched!] [Mo Chen truly is the most handsome figure among the rich second generation! Drop-dead gorgeous!] [I¡¯ve suddenly thought of a shameful question: Ruoxin and him have been dating for a while, I wonder if they have slept together? With a body like that, it must feel amazing!] [What are all you dirty girls thinking! My thoughts arepletely different, I want to go straight to bed with Mo Chen!] [I don¡¯t know why, but I feel like Mo Chen might be great in bed. Ah ah ah, what am I saying, I¡¯m dirty, I¡¯m not pure anymore!] Then Simon also arrived, walking the red carpet with Jiang Ruolin. Jiang Ruolin was just making an appearance because she was invited. [Who is that Jiang Ruolin? Who¡¯s the woman walking with Simon?] [I just checked the wiki, she¡¯s the daughter of some big shot, the deputy governor of the World Bank, and she¡¯s close with the Lawrence Family.] [The deputy governor of the World Bank is actually Asian? Tsk tsk, his daughter isn¡¯t bad-looking either.] ¡­ After the red carpet show, it was time for the Rosa Celebrity Charity Night banquet. Ruoxin¡¯s revenge n was also set to be carried out tonight. It wasn¡¯t until Ruoxin entered the venue that she realized how cleverly she had been seated. She couldn¡¯t help but suspect that this was intentional on the part of the organizers. Her seat was at the table next to Mo Chen¡¯s, and what¡¯s more! Her seat was positioned back-to-back with Mo Chen¡¯s! Even more outrageous!!! The organizers had seated Mo Chen, Simon, and Jiang Ruolin at the same table. Although the social status of the three did make them suitable diningpanions. So awkward¡­ Ruoxin would also have to keep her distance from Mo Chen, guessing that tonight the cameras would only be watching to see if she and Mo Chen interacted. Just a single word exchanged, and they¡¯d definitely top the trending searches tonight. However, with this seating arrangement, she and Mo Chen were certain to hit the trending searches; the organizers were clearly looking to stir up some buzz. Ruoxin sat in her seat, and her assistant came over with a shawl for her to cover her legs and prevent any wardrobe malfunctions. Then, the moment she looked up, she saw Mo Chen entering the banquet hall. She instinctively averted her eyes. Of course, the man saw through her intention and passed by her without expression. ¡°Mo Chen, your seat is here.¡± When Mo Chen saw his seat was right behind Ruoxin¡¯s, a hint of surprise swept quickly through his dark eyes before returning to normalcy. ¡°Mm.¡± The man responded indifferently, then elegantly undid his suit button and sat down. Sitting back to back with this Little Ghost felt quite nice. A graceful curve appeared on the corners of his mouth. Chapter 229 - 229 229 Little Ghost dont play dead with me ?Chapter 229: Chapter 229: Little Ghost, don¡¯t y dead with me, answer me Chapter 229: Chapter 229: Little Ghost, don¡¯t y dead with me, answer me At that moment, a staff member led Simon and Jiang Ruolin towards them. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips curved up slightly, everyone had arrived; it was quite the bustling scene. ¡°Mr. Lawrence, Miss Jiang, your seats are here, please take a seat,¡± the on-site staff said with a courteous smile. Simon, seeing Mo Chen seated opposite and Qiao Ruoxin behind him, smiled. The seating arrangement was certainly curious. ¡°Mo Chen, long time no see,¡± Jiang Ruolin said, smoothing her dress as she sat beside Mo Chen. The man responded indifferently, ¡°Mm.¡± But Mo Chen¡¯s gaze was locked on Simon, looking at him as if he were looking at trash, cold and disdainful. Simon met Mo Chen¡¯s stare head-on, ¡°Mo Chen is looking at me like this, are you very interested in me?¡± Mo Chen let out a scornful, coldugh and said in a deep voice, ¡°Interested in beating you.¡± Simon smiled without speaking. Qiao Ruoxin at the next table listened clearly to their conversation. She looked down at her phone and sent a message to Mo Chen: [Mo Chen brother, stay cool, stay calm!] Suddenly, her phone vibrated. Mo Chen nced at the message on his phone, the contact name disyed: Little Ghost. The ice-cold expression on his handsome face finally showed a trace of warmth as he picked up his phone and swiped the screen. Then, his long fingers quickly tapped on the keyboard. Qiao Ruoxin stared at her phone screen, and a message instantly appeared: [Mm, keep talking to me.] The furthest distance in the world is just like this, isn¡¯t it? They were seated back-to-back yet texting each other. A faint smile appeared on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips as she sent a message: [Mo Chen brother, did you manage to get the wine I asked you to fetch?] Mo Chen: [Mm, it¡¯s in the car.] Qiao Ruoxin: [Have Xiaowu bring it to me, thanks Mo Chen brother.] Mo Chen: [Is that all?] Qiao Ruoxin: [What else do you want?] Mo Chen: [The boss wants some special service.] In a second, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s cheeks instantly heated up. Had this damn man gotten addicted? Indeed, all men are equally sleazy. Mo Chen was staring at the phone screen, waiting for a reply, a doting smile curling on his lips. Indeed, chatting with this Little Ghost made himpletely forget that there was trash seated opposite him. Three whole minutes passed by, and still there was no reply. The man nced back at the woman behind him, her exquisite profile fixed on the stage performance. A hint of displeasure shed across his cold features, and he picked up his phone, his long fingers rapidly tapping the keyboard: [Little Ghost, don¡¯t y dead with me, answer me.] Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s phone in her hand vibrated once. She picked it up to see the message and felt somewhat helpless. She quickly typed a reply on her phone: [Let¡¯s talk about it when we get back.] After seeing the message, the smile on Mo Chen¡¯s lips grew even deeper. ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin put her phone aside and heaved a soft sigh; this damn man was really a dog, taking advantage of the situation. As her eyes inadvertently nced towards the entrance, she suddenly saw that Mrs. Mo had arrived as well! Mo Chen¡¯s mother! The staff led Mrs. Mo in a different direction. Mrs. Mo caught Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eye and smiled at her, gracious and natural. That look seemed to say to Qiao Ruoxin, ¡°Don¡¯t forget our agreement to keep your distance from Mo Chen in public.¡± In an instant, Qiao Ruoxin sat up straight and couldn¡¯t help but move her chair a little further forward. Try not to get too close to Mo Chen. The next act was Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s singing performance, and the staff came over to remind her that she could go backstage to prepare. She had no choice but to stand up and follow the staff towards the backstage. The host worked up the audience on stage, ¡°We really have a lot of big shots here tonight. I hope you¡¯ll all be generous in your charity, and now it¡¯s time for our Mortal Princess Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s performance. Let¡¯s wee her with the song ¡®Wonderful U¡¯.¡± Mo Chen looked up at the stage when he heard the announcement, and the lights in the venue went out. A beam of white light fell onto the stage center, where Qiao Ruoxin was seated in front of a pure white piano. The intricate y of light and shadow on her delicate and pretty face, her slender fingers touching the piano keys, the prelude slowly starting¡ªbeautiful and melodious. The audience was silent, all eyes focused on her. She slowly yed the piano, her voice clear and gentle as it rose, immersing the entire venue in song. Beneath the stage. Mo Chen¡¯s dark gaze was locked on her, with a hint of doting curve at the corner of his mouth. This Little Ghost had a different kind of charm on stage, bewitching, making people unconsciously drawn to her. Gradually, the venue lights brightened, the lighting was soft,plementing Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s singing, veryfortable. Everyone was looking at the stage, and only Simon was watching Mo Chen. Seeing the look in Mo Chen¡¯s eyes, it seemed he hadpletely forgotten the hatred from Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s two-year disappearance. Simon had thought that after Qiao Ruoxin vanished from the Human World for two years, Mo Chen must have despised her to the bone, but he hadn¡¯t expected that barely three months since her return, Mo Chen¡¯s look of hatred and disgust had turned into such thick affection. How to describe the way Mo Chen stared at Qiao Ruoxin? Like a fierce beast eyeing its prey, wanting to tear it apart and consume it. And like an age-old iceberg slowly melting away. Simon sneered coldly, probably would be furious enough to vomit blood if he remembered the videoter on. The thought was definitely amusing. On stage, Qiao Ruoxin finished her performance, stood up to bow to the audience, glowing with beauty; she was the Mermaid Princess of the night. Apuse filled the venue. A trace of unnoticed tenderness appeared on Mo Chen¡¯s cool and handsome face. When Qiao Ruoxin returned to her seat, she happened to pass by their table. In that instant she passed by, Simon deliberately stuck out his foot, causing her, already in high heels, to nearly fall. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face was filled with rm, truly believing she was about to fall¡ªa female celebrity in such a situation would definitely be mocked by all sorts of haters! Then, very timely and gentlemanly, Simon stood up and grabbed her slender waist. ¡°Miss Qiao, be careful.¡± Anger filled Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes as she looked up at this infuriating man, her voice lowered, ¡°Let go of me!¡± At that moment, Mo Chen sitting there had a tautplexion, a dark look on his face, his hands under the table clenched into fists, knuckles cracking. Simon naturally released her. Qiao Ruoxin gave him a cold nce before returning to her seat and sitting down. She picked up her phone and sent a message to Mo Chen: ¡°I¡¯m okay, don¡¯t be angry.¡± The man nced at the text message on his phone but didn¡¯t reply. The scene from moments ago had already been captured and uploaded to the inte by the media reporters present; she couldn¡¯t avoid being tonight¡¯s hot topic. Half an hourter, #SimonQiaoRuoxin# hit number one on the trending searches! Mo Chen leaned back in his chair, picked up his phone, and sent a message: ¡°Clean up all the trending topics about Qiao Ruoxin tonight.¡± Then, just ten minutester, the trending topic vanished, and even rted topics and videos werepletely deleted. Chapter 230 - 230 230 The Trap Set by Qiao Ruoxin ?Chapter 230: Chapter 230: The Trap Set by Qiao Ruoxin Chapter 230: Chapter 230: The Trap Set by Qiao Ruoxin Next, it was the star-studded charity auction segment. Qiao Ruoxin donated a watercolor painting she had done when she was seventeen, Starry Sky. The host said, ¡°Our Miss Qiao has donated a watercolor painting she made at the age of seventeen. She said it was painted out of boredom and isn¡¯t worth much. The starting bid is set at fifty thousand yuan. Let the bidding begin,dies and gentlemen!¡± Simon was the first to raise his hand. The host eximed, ¡°My goodness, Mr. Lawrence bids one million!¡± The audience was in an uproar. The painting was only at a beginner¡¯s level and had no real value, it just carried the celebrity¡¯s name. The next moment, Mo Chen leaned back in his chair andzily raised his hand. The host was amazed, ¡°Mr. Mo bids two million! My oh my, Miss Qiao¡¯s painting suddenly seems so valuable. Let me dere in advance that all auction proceeds will go to Project Hope. Thank you all for your contributions to charity!¡± Unexpectedly, Simon raised his hand again, bidding three million. Mo Chen snorted derisively and slowly raised his hand, indicating to keep bidding. The host shouted, ¡°Heavens! Mr. Mo bids four million! Any more? Mr. Lawrence, are you still in?¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but frown. The painting was truly not worth much, it was just something she did casually! She picked up her phone and sent a message to Mo Chen: ¡°Don¡¯t bid any higher, give it to him, the painting is not worth anything!¡± But Mo Chen picked up his phone, his slender fingers typing on the keyboard: ¡°I do what I want.¡± Qiao Ruoxin: ¡°Brother Mo Chen, why not save that money to buy me dresses to wear? Please?¡± The man looked at the text on his phone screen and could even imagine the coaxing tone of Little Ghost using on him. His fingers lightly touched the screen and he replied: ¡°Hmm.¡± Finally, Mo Chen stopped bidding, and the painting went to Simon. At that time, Qiao Ruoxin saw a staff membering over with a bottle of red wine. This bottle of red wine was the one she had asked Mo Chen to help her get, and it was drugged. A cold smile surfaced on her lips. She wanted Simon to taste what it was like to be drugged! She picked up her phone and sent a message to Mo Chen, who was behind her: ¡°Brother Mo Chen, from now on, don¡¯t drink any alcohol.¡± The man nced at the message on his phone and didn¡¯t reply. He then watched as the staff member went around pouring a ss of red wine for everybody. Simon and Jiang Ruolin both drank it, unaware of anything. Toward the end of the charity dinner, Qiao Ruoxin suddenly stood up and walked over to the next table. All the journalists in the room held their breath. They were all guessing whether Qiao Ruoxin was going to approach Mo Chen or Simon! But to everyone¡¯s surprise, she walked straight to Jiang Ruolin and whispered something in her ear. Then, Jiang Ruolin stood up and left with her. Simon couldn¡¯t help frowning because he didn¡¯t know what these two women were up to. Mo Chen, however, sat there calmly, seemingly uninterested in the departure of the two women. He took a sip of ice water from a ss on the table. But Simon picked up his winess and finished the remaining red wine in one gulp, then looked up at Mo Chen across from him. ¡°I heard you fell for Qiao Ruoxin nine years ago? Isn¡¯t that a bit perverted?¡± Mo Chen snorted contemptuously, letting out a ridiculing coldugh, ¡°None of your business!¡± But Simon, unoffended,ughed and continued, ¡°She was only twelve back then, and you were an adult man of eighteen. Do you know what that means?¡± He didn¡¯t feel like exining crap to this garbage, his gaze shifting to the stage. Nevertheless, Simon prattled on: ¡°It means you¡¯ve actually been psychologically perverse for a long time, you just don¡¯t realize it. Falling in love with a little girl, if that¡¯s not psychological perversion, what is?¡± The next second! Mo Chen¡¯s hands suddenly mmed down on the table with an intense noise, immediately drawing the attention of those around him. Luckily, the sound was covered by the voice of the event host, preventing a sensation throughout the venue. Watching his unexpected outburst of anger, Simon couldn¡¯t help butugh. This temper truly was explosive. Mo Chen forcefully suppressed the rage boiling within him, his dark eyes flickering with a ruthless ferocity, the impulse of bloodlust. ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin left the charity dinner early with Jiang Ruolin in tow. Xiaowu was driving them. Jiang Ruolin was somewhat puzzled. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you wanted to talk to me? Where are we going?¡± ¡°Given our statuses, we should find a private ce to talk, shouldn¡¯t we?¡± Although Jiang Ruolin still felt something was off, she didn¡¯t say anything more; with their statuses, it indeed wasn¡¯t appropriate to just talk anywhere. The car slowly came to a stop in the parking lot of Mansion No. 7. Qiao Ruoxin and Jiang Ruolin entered a VIP room. Jiang Ruolin was confused: ¡°You need to book a room just to talk to me?¡± Ignoring Jiang Ruolin¡¯s confusion, she got straight to the point, ¡°Do you still like Simon?¡± ¡°Are you showing off to me? The man you like now loves you wholeheartedly?¡± Women are naturally sensitive, and Jiang Ruolin prides herself on her principles. Simon once treasured her, but now his affections had shifted, to her, this was an insult. Qiao Ruoxin spoke indifferently, ¡°Tonight, I¡¯ll help you.¡± ??? ¡°Help me? How can you help me?¡± As she spoke, Jiang Ruolin began to feel unwell. ¡°It seems the drug is taking effect.¡± Jiang Ruolin was shocked, the heat raging through her body: ¡°You¡­ you drugged me?¡± ¡°Not just you, him too.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s expression was a bit cold-blooded at that moment. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Who are you to make decisions for me! I don¡¯t want to be with him in this way!¡± She sighed softly, ¡°You always hold yourself in high regard, maintaining your pride. In love, face isn¡¯t important at all.¡± Jiang Ruolin was starting to sweat, her body powerless as she copsed onto therge bed: ¡°How did I never realize you were so bad¡­¡± Sheughed softly, ¡°I also think I¡¯m quite bad.¡± Having said this, Qiao Ruoxin turned and left, dropping a final remark: ¡°Maybe after tonight, you two will end up together. Who knows, you might even thank me.¡± With a ¡®click¡¯, the door closed behind her. Jiang Ruolin felt her consciousness blurring, unable to control herself, wanting to tear off her clothes, suffering terribly. ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin arrived in the corridor, dialed Simon¡¯s number, and he quickly picked up. ¡°Simon, let¡¯s talk.¡± ¡°Oh? Didn¡¯t you just go out with Ruolin?¡± ¡°We had an argument. She pped me, and I ripped out her hair.¡± After saying this, she couldn¡¯t help butugh herself. ¡°Give me the address! I¡¯ll be right there!¡± ¡°Mansion No. 7.¡± After hanging up the phone, she leaned against the wall in the hallway, creating a scene that resembled a movie, mysterious and exquisite. With a look of indifference, waiting for Simon to arrive and walk right into her trap. Chapter 231 - 231 231 Mo Ye Helps Her Massage Her Feet ?Chapter 231: Chapter 231: Mo Ye Helps Her Massage Her Feet Chapter 231: Chapter 231: Mo Ye Helps Her Massage Her Feet Indeed, half an hourter. Simon appeared. The drug hadn¡¯t taken effect yet, but it was probably going to soon. The type of drug she picked had a slow onset butsted a long time, making it difficult for a normal person to endure the agony. Qiao Ruoxin straightened up, feigning anger in a natural and convincing manner. Simon approached her, looking at her face, which seemed to show no trace of having been pped. ¡°Where¡¯s Ruolin?¡± ¡°Inside, she¡¯s very emotional.¡± Simon couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°So what did you talk to her about? What made her so angry that she hit you?¡± Qiao Ruoxin: ¡°Nothing much, I just said she¡¯s not charming enough, getting old, and even you are losing interest in her, that¡¯s why she got angry.¡± Doubt appeared on Simon¡¯s face; as far as he knew, Ruolin was not such a quick-tempered person. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t believe me, you can go in and see. If not, take her to the hospital. I think I pulled out quite a bit of her hair.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s tone was nonchnt, as if she was talking about something insignificant. Simon pushed the door open, ready to see what exactly was going on with Jiang Ruolin. But the moment he entered, Qiao Ruoxin made a phone call: ¡°Xiaowu, have the front desk lock room 3012 from the outside until tomorrow morning.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± After hanging up, a smirk appeared on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips. She looked at the closed door and whispered to herself, ¡°Wish you all a night full of surprises.¡± It would be best if Jiang Ruolin hit the jackpot and got pregnant in one go; then she would bepletely free. Qiao Ruoxin turned and walked toward the elevator. ¡­ The parking garage. Mo Chen was leaning against his car, a cigarette between his lips, lighting it up with a lighter. Qiao Ruoxin, who just entered the underground parking lot, witnessed this scene. It must be said this guy looked damn good even when smoking, brimming with male hormones. His tall and majestic figure leaned against the car, a cigarette dangling from his lips amidst swirling smoke. The man¡¯s handsome features were veiled in ayer of rogue charm, puffing out smoke ruminatively, seemingly a bit impatient from waiting. Tonight, Mo Chen seemed like a dark horse prince. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips curled up as she walked toward his figure. Mo Chen stood up straight as he saw her, the cigarette still tucked in his lips, looking every bit the elegant and raffish gentleman. ¡°Have you been waiting long?¡± He deliberately blew smoke towards her face, then snuffed out the cigarette on the trash can lid next to him and tossed it in. ¡°Cough cough¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin frowned and fanned the air with her hand, annoyed! The next second, the man grabbed her slender waist, spun her around, and pressed her against the car. ¡°Little Ghost, some trash touched your waist tonight, and I¡¯m not happy about it!¡± That tone of voice¡­manding and possessive. Looking at his handsome face, she couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°Then what do you want to do? You¡¯ve touched more than my waist, is there anywhere on me you haven¡¯t touched?¡± ¡°¡­¡± In an instant, Mo Chen chuckled low, grabbed her chin, and said in a deep, sexy voice, ¡°You¡¯ve got a point.¡± ¡°So, don¡¯t be mad, okay? Let¡¯s go home!¡± Her feet were a bit tired from wearing high heels all evening. The man stared at her lips for a while, then leaned in to kiss her, finallynding his lips on her earlobe and whispered, ¡°Little Ghost, you promised me special service, didn¡¯t you?¡± The breath infused with a minty tobo scent sprayed in her ear, making her whole body tingle. Qiao Ruoxin subconsciously pushed him away slightly, ¡°Talk properly, don¡¯t stand so close, this is a parking lot, don¡¯t mess around!¡± He frowned slightly, a trace of displeasure surfacing between his brows, ¡°Thinking of going back on your word? Don¡¯t change the subject, answer me.¡± ¡°Ah¡­ can we talk about it when we get back, okay?¡± The man leaned down and purposely nibbled on her earlobe as if to punish her for her evasive response. ¡°Alright, alright, alright! I agree, I agree! Stop teasing!¡± Qiao Ruoxin finally caved in. She was genuinely afraid that this shameless man would do something outrageous in the parking lot. After all, Lord Mo really had no shame! The smile on Mo Chen¡¯s lips grew more intense, finally releasing her and bowing his head to kiss her cheek, ¡°Let¡¯s go home.¡± So he opened the car door, let her sit in the passenger seat, and then closed the door. Qiao Ruoxin touched her cheek, feeling a little hot. It was all this dog of a man¡¯s fault! Mo Chen drove her all the way back to the Jiang mansion. Qiao Ruoxiny on the living room sofa,ining in a coquettish manner, ¡°These high heels are so ufortable, my feet are so sore.¡± The man walked up to the sofa and sat down, then he picked up her delicate ankles and began massaging her feet. ¡°Mmm¡­ that feels good.¡± Feeling much morefortable, Qiao Ruoxin closed her eyes andy down on the sofa, the corners of her mouth lifting into a smile. Suddenly, a deep voice came from behind her, ¡°Little Ghost, your feet aren¡¯t as pretty as your face.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She was speechless, ¡°Obviously, who has feet prettier than their face?¡± This dog of a man¡¯s thought process was truly unique. After lying down for a while, Qiao Ruoxin sat up and looked at the man massaging her feet. The usually irascible and aloof Lord Mo was now so seriously and attentively massaging her feet. Looking at the man¡¯s handsome profile, with his high nose bridge, strong eyebrows, sensuous thin lips, and the taut jawline exuding an inexplicable sense of abstinence. ¡°Mo Chen brother¡­¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°Seeing all I did today, would you think I¡¯m bad? Do you think I¡¯m very scheming?¡± Everything she had done tonight was known to Mo Chen, and without his help and cooperation, it wouldn¡¯t have been so easily sessful. Mo Chen finally looked up at her and said indifferently, ¡°Is it the first day I¡¯ve met you?¡± He had long known what Little Ghost was like. She was never a goody-two-shoes, the first time he saw the 12-year-old Qiao Ruoxin, she was bullying a male ssmate. Over the following years, he often heard from Bai Junyan how naughty Little Ghost was. But to him, it was harmless¡ªjust some minor mischief. He wasn¡¯t fond of timid women by nature and didn¡¯t have that much time to y the knight in shining armor for women. A woman who could defend herself was best. Qiao Ruoxin moved closer to him, her delicate chin resting on the man¡¯s shoulder, ¡°I was avenging you¡­¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± The man massaged her feet for quite a while, then asked, ¡°Do your feet still hurt?¡± ¡°Not anymore, it¡¯s much better, thank you, Mo Chen brother.¡± Mo Chen slightly arched an eyebrow, his tone taking on a more mischievous edge, ¡°You think this was for free?¡± ¡°???¡± Qiao Ruoxin was stunned for a second, ¡°Then what do you want?¡± The man¡¯s lips curled up, ¡°How about some special service?¡± She instinctively stood up and headed upstairs, ¡°After I take a shower¡­ I¡¯ll give it to you, I¡¯m going to take a shower first.¡± Mo Chen slowly got to his feet, following her, and wrapped his arms around her slender waist. ¡°Shower together? And then the special service.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to shower with you! You¡¯re a beast without your clothes on!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 232 - 232 232 Baby Im in the hospital wont you come ?Chapter 232: Chapter 232: Baby, I¡¯m in the hospital, won¡¯t youe see me? Chapter 232: Chapter 232: Baby, I¡¯m in the hospital, won¡¯t youe see me? Mansion No. 7, inside the VIP guest room. Simon entered the room and indeed saw Jiang Ruolin¡¯s clothes scattered all over the floor. Could it be that these two women really fought each other? As he walked a few more steps inside, he saw Jiang Ruolin lying disheveled on the bed, with a flushed face. It looked like she had been drugged. ¡°Ruolin! Snap out of it, what¡¯s going on with you!¡± Jiang Ruolin opened her eyes in a daze and then saw Simon¡¯s handsome and gentle face. ¡°Simon, I feel so awful, take me to the hospital¡­ I feel so terrible.¡± Jiang Ruolin could only speak in intermittent phrases, unable to form aplete sentence. She felt as if her whole body was being bitten by tiny insects, causing unbearable difort. Simon picked her up by the waist and started moving towards the room door. However, as he reached the foyer, he found that the door had been locked from the outside, impossible to open. Simon¡¯s expression drastically changed; he seemed to understand what was happening instantly! He gritted his teeth and roared, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin!¡± He put Jiang Ruolin back on the bed and then tried to take out his phone to call for someone to unlock the door, only to find there was no signal! Simon then tried thendline, and to his dismay, it also had no signal! It seemed Qiao Ruoxin had nned this for a long time¡­ Simon¡¯s rage was evident on his face when suddenly he started to feel an intense warmth. Could it be from anger? Jiang Ruolin, lying on the bed, looked at him and said, ¡°Simon, this is Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s trap. She did it on purpose. She drugged both of us. She wants to lock us in here together and then¡­¡± Before Jiang Ruolin could finish, Simon eximed in shock, ¡°What are you saying? She drugged both of us? When?¡± His mind raced as he searched through his memory for anything he had eaten or drunk. Atst, his thoughts settled on the red wine in the tall sses at the dinner! Jiang Ruolin, struggling to suppress her voice, said, ¡°I don¡¯t know when, but we¡¯ve both been drugged. What are we going to do? I feel so terrible, so terrible.¡± Simon was already feeling the strange sensations in his body as the heat began to spread everywhere. He feared he would soon lose his senses. ¡°Ruolin, you stay in the bathroom, ssh yourself with cold water, cool down.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have the strength; I can¡¯t move¡­¡± Jiang Ruolin now felt as if she were a puddle of water,pletelycking the strength to move. Simon, enduring the difort, stepped forward, picked up Jiang Ruolin¡¯s body, and carried her into the bathroom. Then he turned on the shower, letting the cold water rain down on Jiang Ruolin¡¯s body. The chilling sensation made Jiang Ruolin feel much better instantly, but she still slid powerlessly to the floor. Simon looked at her, disheveled and soaked, fighting the urge that was building inside him. He turned and left the bathroom, closing the door behind him. Simon copsed on the bed, but Jiang Ruolin¡¯s faint scent was everywhere on the sheets. His body felt like it was going to explode, his mind filled with thoughts of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s acting. How could he have forgotten that Qiao Ruoxin was an actress! Not only did Qiao Ruoxin graduate from a film academy, but her acting skills were also excellent! ¡°Baby, you¡¯ve angered me, I¡¯m really mad now¡­¡± he muttered hoarsely to himself. Right now, he wished he could drag Qiao Ruoxin over and punish her on the spot! Inside Simon¡¯s body, it was as if a zing fire raged. He had the urge to rush into the bathroom, but he was forcibly restraining himself. The dose of the drug was really strong; he even felt that if the night passed, it might end in death. He¡¯s a man, but what about Jiang Ruolin? Can a woman withstand this? Simon even started having hallucinations, and if this continued, he didn¡¯t know what he might do. At this moment, the bathroom door opened. Jiang Ruolin suddenly came out wrapped in a bath towel, approached him, and said, ¡°Simon, why don¡¯t we¡­¡± ¡°What do you want to say?¡± Simon seemed to guess what Jiang Ruolin wanted to say, but he didn¡¯t want to listen, and deliberately stood up and walked to the other side of the bed. ¡°Simon! Wasn¡¯t I once the woman you loved the most? Have you fallen for someone else so quickly? I don¡¯t believe it! If you¡¯ve fallen for someone else, why are you still so nice to me? Why do you still care about what I do?¡± Jiang Ruolin¡¯s mind echoed with the words of Qiao Ruoxin. She did pride herself on being noble and maintained her dignity, and over time, many of the men who pursued her grew tired of it and naturally left. Now, Jiang Ruolin wanted to gather her courage and face her inner world. But Simon kept retreating, ¡°Ruolin, don¡¯te any closer, I no longer harbor romantic feelings for you, I just consider you a friend, and besides, our families are old acquaintances.¡± Jiang Ruolin stood there pale-faced, feeling deeply humiliated to be rejected by a man she had once turned down herself. Suddenly, Simon smashed a tablemp. Jiang Ruolin was stunned. Simon took out a shard and fiercely stabbed it into his own shoulder, the blood instantly staining his white shirt red. Jiang Ruolin was dumbfounded, ¡°Simon! What are you doing!¡± ¡°Pain makes me sober, and I can¡¯t make this mistake again, Ruolin, I can¡¯t take on this responsibility, and I can¡¯t have you this way, it¡¯s an insult to you,¡± he gritted his teeth against the pain, but indeed immediately became clear-headed. Jiang Ruolin¡¯s tears slowly slid down, she felt somewhat heartbroken. This night was so long, so hard to endure¡­ ¡­ The next day, early morning. Jiang Residence Number One. Qiao Ruoxin was pinned down and slept on by that bastard of a man all night, feeling more tired the more she slept. Suddenly, a ringing phone woke her up. She slowly opened her eyes and pushed the man on her, ¡°Get up, my phone is ringing.¡± Mo Chen frowned andzily left her body, turning over to sleep beside her. Qiao Ruoxin sat up, nced at the phone in a daze, and instantly woke up when she saw it was Simon calling. She nced at Mo Chen, who was still deep in sleep beside her, then quietly got out of bed to go to the balcony to answer the call. Qiao Ruoxin put the phone to her ear, ¡°Mr. Lawrence, did you enjoy your night of passion? Calling me so early in the morning?¡± ¡°Baby, I¡¯m in the hospital, aren¡¯t you going toe see me?¡± Hospital? She frowned slightly, could the drug have been too strong and actually harmed Jiang Ruolin¡¯s body? ¡°Not going, let Jiang Ruolin keep youpany, after all, you just spent such a wonderful night together¡­¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, I warn you, you¡¯d bettere to the hospital to see me immediately, otherwise don¡¯t me me for provoking Mo Chen.¡± She chuckled lightly, ¡°What else can you do besides that? If you¡¯ve been with Jiang Ruolin, then take responsibility¡­¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t sleep with Ruolin.¡± The smile on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips froze instantly. What¡­ what? Simon and Jiang Ruolin had nothing happen? The effects of that alcohol were supposed to be very intense, and most people couldn¡¯t withstand it! Herplexion became somewhat ugly, her lips tightly pursed. Chapter 233 - 233 233 The Woman in the Video is You ?Chapter 233: Chapter 233: The Woman in the Video is You! Chapter 233: Chapter 233: The Woman in the Video is You! Qiao Ruoxin gripped her phone tightly, ¡°Your self-control is that strong? This drug¡¯s effect is not ordinary at all; a normal person wouldn¡¯t be able to endure it.¡± A low chuckle came from the other end of the phone, ¡°If I can¡¯t even withstand this, how am I supposed topete fairly with Mo Chen? If Mo Chen can do it, why can¡¯t I?¡± ¡°Whether you can do it or not, I don¡¯t care at all!¡± With that said, she intended to hang up directly, but Simon said, ¡°Don¡¯t you want to know what Mo Chen¡¯s inner demon is? Don¡¯t you wonder what the piece of memory Mo Chen lost is about?¡± Then, the call was disconnected. Beep¡­ beep¡­ Qiao Ruoxin stared at the call ended screen on her phone, and herplexion began to turn slightly pale. Her long, thick eyshes trembled slightly. Why would Simon know about Mo Chen¡¯s inner demon? And why would Simon know about the piece of memory Mo Chen lost? Qiao Ruoxin returned to the bedroom, squatted in front of the bed, and gazed at the man sleeping soundly. She spaced out for a long time, her mind in total disarray, really wanting to figure out what exactly Brother Mo Chen¡¯s inner demon was. She just didn¡¯t understand, why would Simon know? Qiao Ruoxin got up and walked toward the bathroom. After freshening up, she went to the dressing room to change into a new set of clothes. She then fully armed herself, afraid of being recognized by passersby. As she was putting on a mask in front of the full-length mirror, she was suddenly embraced from behind by Grandfather Mo around her waist. The man¡¯s kissnded on her fair, swan-like neck, his voice hoarse and sexy, ¡°Little Ghost, why are you up so early, huh?¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled faintly, ¡°I have some matters to deal with at thepany, you continue sleeping.¡± ¡°How can I sleep without you?¡± This matter-of-fact tone! Holding this Little Ghost all night was fine, but once Qiao Ruoxin got up, he began to feel unable to fall asleep again. She couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°Then don¡¯t sleep, go to the office ¡ª it¡¯s already eight o¡¯clock.¡± The man embraced her soft body, leaning on her slender shoulders, nibbling on her earlobe, ¡°Little Ghost, I want you to sleep with me a little longer.¡± Qiao Ruoxin hugged Grandfather Mo¡¯s tall frame, ¡°I really do have matters to attend to. I kept youpany for so longst night, don¡¯t be greedy.¡± Rememberingst night, her cheeks started to heat up again. Grandfather Mo was indeed a vtile and clingy Divine Beast. A doting smile appeared on Mo Chen¡¯s lips, ¡°Mmm¡­ Last night¡¯s special service wasn¡¯t bad. Good girl, here¡¯s your reward, go on then.¡± Finally, he let her go. The man turned around and walked toward the bathroom, then closed the door behind him. The moment the bathroom door shut, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s gaze flickered, somewhat flustered, because Simon¡¯s words filled her head. ¡­ Hospital. Inside the VIP ward. Simony in the hospital bed, his shoulder wrapped in medical gauze, with a somewhat unsightlyplexion. He was waiting for Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s arrival. And he knew she would definitelye, if only for Mo Chen¡¯s inner demon. Suddenly, a knock came from outside. Simon¡¯s lips curved up, he knew the person he had been waiting for had arrived. ¡°Come in,¡± said a somewhat hoarse and weak voice. The door to the ward opened, and Qiao Ruoxin walked in. Wearing a mask and a visor cap, at a casual nce she would not be recognized, but that unique celebrity aura might give her away instantly to onlookers. After entering the ward, Qiao Ruoxin took off her mask and, looking at the man on the bed, she instantly understood what was going on. ¡°You remained awake all night by injuring yourself?¡± Simon smirked faintly, ¡°Are you moved? I preserved my chastity all for you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin replied with an indifferent tone, ¡°Not only am I not moved, but I even feel some pity for Jiang Ruolin. With her situation being so, you¡¯re actually indifferent?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve said it long ago, I have no romantic feelings for Ruolin anymore. Don¡¯t you believe me? Or are you, perhaps, deliberately testing me this time?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have that kind of time to waste on you. I just want you two to be together and leave me alone.¡± Simon let out a mockingugh, ¡°Then what should we do? I¡¯ve passed your test, so how about considering letting me be your man? Whatever Mo Chen has done, I have done as well.¡± Qiao Ruoxin, ¡°I¡¯m not interested in these things. I want to ask you, how do you know that Mo Chen has lost part of his memory? And how do you know what Mo Chen¡¯s inner demon is?¡± The quietness in the ward was striking; sunlight streamed through the window but still couldn¡¯t warm Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s chilly heart. She didn¡¯t like Simon, felt nothing for him; whatever he did or said, she didn¡¯t care. Simon was somewhat displeased with her attitude. ¡°The part of memory Mo Chen lost is his inner demon. If he remembers it, he¡¯ll definitely not want you anymore.¡± A jolt shot through Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s heart. Furrowing her brows with a hint of disbelief, she queried, ¡°Are you spouting nonsense? Do you actually know or not?¡± Simon, ¡°I know, but not much. Mo Chen¡¯s inner demon is a video, a clip he can¡¯t recall.¡± A video! Shock quickly filled Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes. Mo Chen¡¯s psychotherapist had told her that, during therapy, Mo Chen kept mentioning something about deleting a video and then started to lose control of his emotions. She had always been searching for the answer, wanting to know what this video was and why it became Mo Chen¡¯s inner demon. ¡°What is that video? What exactly is in its content? Why does it cause him so much pain?¡± Qiao Ruoxin wanted to know, yet she was also a bit afraid. Her intuition warned her that this video was probably horrifying; the content might be something too brutal for her to bear. Seeing her expectant yet frightened gaze, Simon felt a twinge of enjoyment, ¡°Do you really want to know? I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll regret it.¡± ¡°Speak! I want to know!¡± ¡°I¡¯ve only watched that video once, it¡¯s a clip of a man and a woman in bed, about ten minutes long. But the woman¡¯s face was captured clearly¡­¡± Simon deliberately held back, observing the changes in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes. ¡°And then? Speak!¡± She was getting angry, desperate to know what that video was all about. Simon smiled as he said, ¡°The woman in the video is you.¡± The woman in the video is you! The woman in the video is you! The woman in the video is you! This sentence circled over Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s head like a curse, leaving her standing in shock, unable to regain herposure for a long time. ¡°Impossible! You¡¯re making this up! How could it be me?¡± She took a step back involuntarily, her tone became emotionally charged and furious. The idea of a ten-minute video featuring herself in bed with a man other than Mo Chen was inconceivable to her. How could this be possible! Utterly absurd! Other than Mo Chen, she had never been to bed with any other man! It was absolutely impossible! Simon must be deliberately deceiving her! ¡°Impossible? Then why do you think Mo Chen has changed so much in the past two years? Do you dare to let him remember that lost memory?¡± Simon¡¯s words were aggressive, cornering her into a tight spot. Still, she couldn¡¯t believe it; the woman in that so-called video was her??? She didn¡¯t even know if the video actually existed! Chapter 234 - 234 234 Big Brother Mo Chen Will You Ever Stop ?Chapter 234: Chapter 234: Big Brother Mo Chen, Will You Ever Stop Wanting Me One Day? Chapter 234: Chapter 234: Big Brother Mo Chen, Will You Ever Stop Wanting Me One Day? ¡°How do I know you¡¯re not lying to me? Where¡¯s the video, I want to see it!¡± Without really seeing that video, she wouldn¡¯t believe it! Simonughed out loud, ¡°How would I have that video? I also stumbled upon it by chance, I really didn¡¯t expect you to be so wild back then. So, why pretend to be loyal and faithful now? You¡¯ve already betrayed Mo Chen.¡± All of this was clearly orchestrated by him behind the scenes. But now he was pretending to be an innocent bystander. If one were to talk about acting skills, Simon¡¯s had reached a masterful level. ¡°I didn¡¯t! I didn¡¯t betray him!¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s emotions started spiraling out of control, her mind a mess. Video, video, video¡­ Her mind waspletely preupied with the word ¡®video¡¯. How could her face be in that video? It was simply impossible! She had only been with Mo Chen! Seeing herplexion change, Simon suddenly said, ¡°How about this, I help you find that video, and you give me a fair chance topete for your love?¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at the man in front of her. She loathed him to the extreme! Yet, she truly wanted to get that video, she needed to see who the woman in the video really was. She suddenly regained herposure, ¡°Are you sure you can find that video? And besides, if the woman in the video really is me, would you still want me?¡± Something was off! Very off! While Simon didn¡¯t possess an intense possessiveness, he definitely couldn¡¯t stand the thought of the woman he liked sleeping with other men. Simon¡¯s gaze fell on her eyes, a trace of a smile forming on his lips, ¡°It¡¯s a bit disgusting, but what can I do? I¡¯m so infatuated with you that it¡¯s demeaning, even if you have such a dirty past, I still want you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin felt there was something quite not right with the man in front of her. ¡°We¡¯ll talk when you find the video. I have to see the video!¡± Having said that, she turned and left the hospital ward without looking back. Simon, lying in the hospital bed, watched the door close and chuckled, ¡°Baby, you might doubt your whole life after seeing that video.¡± ¡­ The entire day, Qiao Ruoxin was distracted, unable to find the right feel even when recording songs in the studio. She barely ate any lunch. In the evening, she was escorted back to Jiang Mansion Number One by her bodyguard. She went straight to her bedroom and lied down on the bed to sleep, exhausted. She hadn¡¯t really done anything, but her mind was so preupied with that video, it wore her out. After a while, the bedroom door was pushed open. The man¡¯s deep footsteps approached. Then, she heard Mo Chen¡¯s voice by her ear, ¡°Little Ghost, why aren¡¯t you eating dinner?¡± Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes listlessly, turned her face away, and said in a dispirited tone, ¡°I don¡¯t feel like it, I have no appetite.¡± The man pulled her up and held her in his arms, lowering his head to look at her small face, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?¡± She sat on the man¡¯s long legs, her arms involuntarily wrapping around his neck, whispering, ¡°Mo Chen brother, will there evere a day when you don¡¯t want me?¡± Simon¡¯s words echoed in her ears¡­ [The memory Mo Chen lost is his inner demon. If he remembers it, he will certainly not want you anymore.] Just thinking about this made her feel so troubled. She wanted to find the video quickly, yet feared that the woman in the video would truly have her face. Her soft voice entered the man¡¯s ear, sounding more like the coquettishness of a little woman. Mo Chen kissed her cheek softly, coaxing her with a low voice, ¡°No, it¡¯s always you who doesn¡¯t want me. When have I ever not wanted you?¡± ¡°Really?¡± The man affirmed, ¡°Mhm, of course.¡± Then, Mo Chen picked her up by her waist and walked out of the bedroom, ¡°Throwing a tantrum is fine, but not eating is not okay, I won¡¯t indulge you in that.¡± The man carried her all the way to the dining room and sat her down on a chair. Qiao Ruoxin stared at the food in front of her, trulycking any appetite, preupied with heavy thoughts¡ªwho could think about eating? The man served her a small bowl of soup and said in a deep voice, ¡°Drink the soup first.¡± ¡°Mm¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin absent-mindedly sipped the soup. Mo Chen also noticed her abnormality and frowned slightly, ¡°Little Ghost, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡± ¡°Nothing, just not hungry, and I feel a bit nauseous¡­¡± The man was silent for a long time before suddenly asking, ¡°Are you pregnant?¡± Her spoon fell into the bowl, the hot soup sshing onto her hand, causing her to draw in a sharp breath of pain. Mo Chen immediately stood up, gripping her wrist, and said sternly, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin!¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine, it doesn¡¯t hurt¡­¡± She withdrew her hand and took a look, it was just a red patch. The man sat back down and piled up her te with food, ¡°Eat.¡± ¡°I really don¡¯t have an appetite, I can¡¯t eat¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin had a sense of karmic retribution; she seemed to understand the torment Mo Chen had endured over the past two years. Apparently, when one is weighed down with worries, it¡¯s really difficult to eat or sleep, as the mind keeps racing with chaotic thoughts. ¡°¡­¡± Seeing herck of appetite, Mo Chen knew that forcing her to eat might make her vomit. ¡°Is your periodte?¡± She was momentarily startled, then shook her head, ¡°No, I¡¯m not pregnant.¡± Upon hearing this answer, a flicker of disappointment crossed the man¡¯s dark eyes. Though he knew the chances of pregnancy were slim because he had used protection every time. ¡°Then eat, I¡¯ll take you to the hospital for a check-up tomorrow,¡± the man¡¯s voice was cold and serious, leaving no room for refusal. Qiao Ruoxin, ¡°I¡¯m really fine, there¡¯s no need for a hospital, I¡¯m just a bit tired.¡± Mo Chen nced at her indifferently and cruelly stated the fact, ¡°But you haven¡¯t slept either.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Indeed, she¡¯d been lying in bed for a good while but couldn¡¯t sleep. Her mind was gued with thoughts about that video; she was truly curious, what exactly was in that video? Why did they say the woman in it was her? Was it possible that Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t remember whom she had slept with? Such a thing was absolutely impossible! She was forced by Mo Chen to eat a bowl of rice and drink a small bowl of soup before heading upstairs to take a bath. In the bathroom. Qiao Ruoxiny in the bathtub, her mind once again filled with thoughts about the video until her head ached. She submerged herself underwater, holding her breath until she felt like suffocating, then burst out of the bathtub, greedily breathing in the fresh air. At that moment, the bathroom door was suddenly pushed open. She cried out instinctively, ¡°Ah!¡± Mo Chen entered the bathroom with a calm expression, picked up a towel from the side, and pulled her out of the bathtub. ¡°What are you doing! I¡¯m taking a bath here!¡± She covered her upper body with her arms, but in covering the top, she couldn¡¯t cover the bottom. The man sneered dismissively, ¡°Little Ghost, what are you covering? Which part of your body have I not kissed, touched, or held? Now you¡¯re shy?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face turned red instantly. ¡°You¡­ have some decency! You just barge in while I¡¯m taking a bath!¡± Mo Chen wrapped the towel around her, picked her up from the bathtub, and set her on the ground. He spoke with an indifferent tone, ¡°You¡¯ve been soaking for an hour.¡± Chapter 235 - 235 235 I have never betrayed you ?Chapter 235: Chapter 235: I have never betrayed you Chapter 235: Chapter 235: I have never betrayed you ¡°But you can¡¯t just barge in like that¡­¡± she muttered dissatisfiedly in a low voice. The man was carefully drying her body with a towel, and Qiao Ruoxin was shocked again. ¡°No need, I can do it myself, I¡¯m notfortable with¡­¡± She was still instinctively guarding her upper body with her arms, trying to take the towel from him to dry herself. But she was met with Mo Chen¡¯s merciless sarcasm, ¡°Notfortable now? That night when you were drunk, I bathed you, and you seemed to enjoy it then, didn¡¯t you?¡± !!! Qiao Ruoxin was dumbfounded, ¡°You bathed me??? Are you serious?¡± ¡°You were so drunk you could hardly stand, clinging to me without letting go, do you expect you could have bathed yourself?¡± Even though she and Mo Chen had done all the intimate things between a man and a woman. But she really wasn¡¯tfortable with a man bathing her! It was just too awkward! Mo Chen had already dried her off and handed her a robe, ¡°Put it on.¡± She quickly put on the robe, covering her body. Then the man lifted her by the waist and brought her to the terrace, where she sat on an outdoor sofa. Qiao Ruoxin, in his arms, watched his handsome profile. ¡°Little Ghost, tell me, what¡¯s on your mind?¡± ¡°No¡­ nothing.¡± Mo Chen¡¯srge hand gripped her slender waist, and seeing the dodging look in her eyes, he said in a deep voice, ¡°If you don¡¯t tell me, I¡¯ll strip off your robe right here, and you¡¯re wearing nothing underneath, so think carefully.¡± As he spoke, his well-defined, long fingers had already moved to her shapely rear, seeming ready to tear off the silk robe at any moment. Qiao Ruoxin grabbed his hand, ¡°Don¡¯t!¡± The corners of the man¡¯s mouth curved up slightly, and his deep voice was somewhat forceful in the night, ¡°Will you tell me or not?¡± She was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly said, ¡°Mo Chen, two years ago, you had a car ident¡­¡± At the mention of the car ident, he tightened his grip on her waist a bit. She could feel that Mo Chen seemed very averse to talking about the ident. Mo Chen¡¯s face darkened instantly, his brows furrowed, staring intently at her, waiting for her to continue. ¡°Two years ago, you had a car ident and lost some memories, right?¡± Qiao Ruoxin asked cautiously, not forgetting to watch the changes in the man¡¯s expression. But Mo Chen showed no change in expression, responding indifferently, ¡°Hmm, I did forget some things.¡± And it seemed he had forgotten some very important things. Qiao Ruoxin wrapped her arms around the man¡¯s neck, leaning intimately on his broad shoulder, and asked softly, ¡°Do you still remember some general things? About what sort of things?¡± In her heart, she prayed desperately, please not the video, please not¡­ Mo Chen¡¯s deep voice slowly rose, ¡°I always have this video in my mind of a man and a woman having sex, but I can¡¯t see the faces, and I don¡¯t know why I remember this.¡± The woman in his arms, Qiao Ruoxin, stiffened instantly, turning pale, her eyes filled with terror. Could that video really exist? And could the woman in it be her? Qiao Ruoxin could imagine, two years earlier, how mentally shattered Mo Chen must have been seeing such a video, how tormented he must have felt. Was that why he had the ident? Was that why he pushed himself to that state? Feeling disgusted and nauseous at the sight of women? Suddenly, she felt such heartache for this bastard of a man. She held Mo Chen tightly, her voice slightly tearful, ¡°Mo Chen, I have never betrayed you, really¡­¡± The man¡¯s dark eyes flickered slightly, and heughed soundlessly. Hisrge hand caressed her back, ¡°Good girl.¡± It seemed that wasn¡¯t enough, so Qiao Ruoxin spread her legs, straddled the man¡¯s waist, and held his body tight. Fuck¡­ Aside from a robe, Little Ghost wasn¡¯t wearing anything underneath, yet she dared to sit on him in such a posture. Damn it, this was deadly! His voice was hoarse to the extreme, ¡°Little Ghost, stop messing around, hmm?¡± ¡°Brother Mo Chen, you have to believe me, the only man I¡¯ve ever liked since I was young is you. I gave you all my firsts as a woman.¡± She rested her chin on the man¡¯s shoulder, muttering softly. Mo Chen chuckled indulgently and embraced the woman in his arms, ¡°Of course, I know, because you¡¯ve been mine since the beginning.¡± She chuckled lightly, ¡°So, no matter what unfavorable things you see about me, don¡¯t believe them, okay?¡± Even though she always knew that Mo Chen didn¡¯t trust her much. Especially since she had disappeared for another two years, she probably no longer held any loyalty in Mo Chen¡¯s eyes. Moreover, due to the various incidents two years ago, that¡¯s why Mo Chen unconsciously chose to believe when he saw that kind of video, and then had a breakdown. Otherwise, with Mo Chen¡¯s high IQ, under normal and calm circumstances, he would never have believed the woman in the video was her. ¡°Unfavorable things about you? What do you mean?¡± The man¡¯s tone turned icy in an instant, he pushed Qiao Ruoxin away from his embrace, his slender fingers gripping her jaw firmly, he said in a heavy voice, ¡°Make yourself clear, what do you mean?¡± ¡°Just¡­ worried that you might get angry again if you see any scandal about me with someone.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s expression softened slightly, pinched her chin, ¡°Little Ghost, I can let go of the past, but from now on, if you get involved with other men again, I¡¯ll show you just how twisted I can really be.¡± She couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°What do you n on doing with me then?¡± The man instantly became furious, said sharply, ¡°What do you mean by that question? Have you fucking prepared to betray me already?¡± Damn, she had said the wrong thing. She hurriedly shook her head, her will to survive driving her to exin, ¡°No, no, I like you so much, why would I betray you? It took me so much effort to get back to your side, am I sick to go looking for trouble on my own?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s anger gradually subsided, he held the woman¡¯s soft body tight, with a harsh tone, ¡°Good that you know!¡± ¡°I¡¯m just curious, just want to ask you, what are your ns then?¡± The man snorted, ¡°Directly break your damn leg, lock you up on the bed, and you can forget about freedom for the rest of your life.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Indeed, twisted enough. Seeing her silent, Mo Chen raised his eyebrows slightly, pinched her slender waist, ¡°Why so quiet? Are you scared of me?¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled gently, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, you¡¯re so twisted, of course, I¡¯m scared.¡± ¡°Little Ghost, be good, brother won¡¯t do anything to you,¡± the man¡¯s deep voice was tender and affectionate, but more than that, it was reluctance. She nodded, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, some things are better left forgotten, okay? Maybe they¡¯re not such good memories, which is why you chose to forget them.¡± Mo Chenughed aloud, his slender finger tapping her forehead, ¡°Little Ghost, you talk too much for someone not wearing underwear, hmm?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Only then did she realize she was only wearing a robe, so she quickly got off the man and sat down beside him. She touched her hot cheek awkwardly¡­ Now, she truly feared that Mo Chen would remember those lost memories. And, her intuition told her that the video might still exist. Otherwise, why would Simon offer to help her find the video? Chapter 236 - 236 236 The Original Video Is Still in Mo ?Chapter 236: Chapter 236: The Original Video Is Still in Mo Chen¡¯s Hands Chapter 236: Chapter 236: The Original Video Is Still in Mo Chen¡¯s Hands The man stood up, looked down at her with an intense gaze, ¡°Get up, go back to sleep, it¡¯ste.¡± At this moment, Qiao Ruoxin was wearing only a thin robe, sitting cross-legged on the sofa. The cor of the robe was half-concealed, revealing a hint of a young woman¡¯s sensuality. Qiao Ruoxin stood up and naturally wrapped her arms around the man¡¯s neck. Then Mo Chen picked her up and carried her towards the bedroom. She wasid down on the soft, cushiony bed, and Mo Chen nced at her, ¡°I¡¯m going to take a shower, if you¡¯re tired, just sleep first.¡± ¡°Hmm, okay,¡± she replied. It was not until she heard the bathroom door close that she realized he had gone to take a shower. Qiao Ruoxiny on the bed, and once it quieted down, her mind uncontrobly began to recall the conversation with Simon. Maybe she should use Simon to find that video. Ten minutester, the bathroom door opened. Mo Chen returned to the bed with the fresh, pleasant scent of a shower and turned off the lights. As was routine, he drew her into his embrace, his voice lowered, ¡°Sleep.¡± ¡°Hmm, goodnight, Mo Chen, brother,¡± she said. She closed her eyes and then felt a shower of kisses from the man on her corbone. But the kissing onlysted for a while and then stopped; there were no further moves, just holding her purely for sleep. Soon, she could hear the man¡¯s steady breathing behind her. Finally, she made a decision in her heart. She must find the video before Simon did; otherwise, Simon would use it to threaten her again. Qiao Ruoxin gradually closed her eyes and entered into a dream. In her dream, she finally found that so-called video and then saw that the woman in the video really had her own face! Then, she also dreamed that Simon uploaded the video online, and it was circted widely for all to see; she was scorned by the entire inte as a worthless woman. ¡°No! It¡¯s not me! It can¡¯t be me!¡± Suddenly! She woke with a start from the nightmare. Qiao Ruoxin suddenly opened her eyes, filled with panic, and ayer of cold sweat formed on her forehead. The man sleeping beside her, Mo Ye, was also woken up by her noise. He turned to look at Qiao Ruoxin, whose face looked terrible, slightly frowning as he helped her wipe the cold sweat from her forehead with a tissue. ¡°Little Ghost, having a nightmare?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s deep voice sounded, immediately providing her with a shot of tranquility. She instinctively hugged his body, burying her small face into his chest, ¡°Hmm¡­ I had a very scary nightmare¡­ It was too frightening!¡± If Simon found that video first, then maybe he would release it to the entire! She believed Simon was capable of that! No! She had to find the video and destroy it! Mo Chen hugged her shivering body tightly, his eyebrows knotted, what kind of nightmare had she had that was so frightening that she was shaking? ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯m here, okay?¡± ¡°Mo Chen, brother, you have to believe me; you must be on my side!¡± ¡°Hmm, I believe you,¡± the man responded indifferently, easing the fear in her heart. Qiao Ruoxin slowly calmed down, returning from the dream to the real world. ¡­ Afternoon. There was a variety show to record today, still to promote Lucky girls¡¯ new album. While getting her hair and makeup done backstage, Qiao Ruoxin looked at herself in the mirror and adjusted her state of mind. When you¡¯re working, you can¡¯t think of anything else! She warned herself inwardly. Suddenly, Song Yingying came running over, whispering, ¡°Ruoxin, that Mr. Lawrence is here at your site again, he¡¯s really your die-hard fan!¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s body stiffened slightly. Wasn¡¯t Simon supposed to be hospitalized with an injury? How could he stille? ¡°Are you sure you saw Simon clearly?¡± ¡°Yeah, with Mr. Lawrence¡¯s temperament and appearance, how could I be mistaken? He¡¯s still sitting in the first row. He¡¯s even publicly announced on media interviews that he¡¯s pursuing you, tsk tsk¡­¡± This man was really ruthless. Simon appeared gentle and well-mannered, never lost his temper, and wouldn¡¯t even say a harsh word, but the things he did were more twisted one after the other. The first half of today¡¯s program recording was a talk show. Thus, when Qiao Ruoxin walked onto the stage and sat down on the sofa, she unconsciously nced at the audience and sure enough, spotted Simon at first sight. Simon was staring at her, a smile ying on his lips. She felt ufortable all over under such a gaze. ¡­ After the program recording ended. Qiao Ruoxin was in the backstage changing clothes when her phone rang; it was Simon calling. She hesitated for a few seconds but still chose to answer. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Come out, I¡¯ll speak a word with you, then I¡¯ll go back to the hospital,¡± Beep¡­ beep¡­ He hung up the phone after speaking, not giving her a chance to refuse. Ten minutester, Qiao Ruoxin arrived at the stairwell of the TV station building, which was basically deserted. Simon was standing there, leaning against the railing. Qiao Ruoxin walked over with an icy expression: ¡°Why aren¡¯t you in the hospital? Whye here to join the excitement?¡± ¡°Worried about me?¡± ¡°Hmph¡­¡± Her disdainful snort allowed Simon to savor it on his own. Simon looked at her disdainfulugh, not angered, his voice still gentle: ¡°You seem a bit off today, worried about that video? I told you, I¡¯ll help you find it, rest assured.¡± Qiao Ruoxin nced at him indifferently: ¡°I¡¯m just about to get my period, that¡¯s why I¡¯m feeling unwell, you¡¯re overthinking it.¡± ¡°Oh? Knowing about the existence of that video, you can still be so calm? You have such strong mental resilience?¡± ¡°How else could Ipete with you?¡± She couldn¡¯t help but take two steps back, wanting to be further away from this man. Simon chuckled lightly: ¡°I don¡¯t want to engage in a battle of wits with you, I want to date you. I¡¯m not pressuring you, just give me a fair chance topete, okay?¡± Qiao Ruoxin gave no reaction, her gaze t: ¡°A fairpetition? Your sincerity iscking. Produce that video, and I¡¯ll consider it.¡± Simon, somewhat surprised, raised an eyebrow: ¡°You would consider it?¡± He had thought Qiao Ruoxin would outright reject him, to confront him head-on. It seemed this woman had grown. ¡°First, produce that video, remember, I want the original, no copies allowed.¡± ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll help you look for it, but the original is probably still in Mo Chen¡¯s possession, except he¡¯s lost that part of his memory now.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened in surprise, her face incredulous: ¡°What are you saying? That video is still with Mo Chen?¡± Simon: ¡°Mhm, Mo Chen was quite shaken when he saw that video back then and used various means to acquire the original. Where he put it, I don¡¯t know, and I guess he doesn¡¯t remember either.¡± She had a question and asked straight out: ¡°I¡¯ve always wondered, how did youe to see this video? And who sent it to Mo Chen?¡± Simon shrugged, an expression on his face suggesting he didn¡¯t know either. What was the intention of sending this video to both Mo Chen and Simon? Was it to make both men hate her? Despise her? Detest her? Chapter 237 - 237 237 Lipstick Got on My Clothes ?Chapter 237: Chapter 237: Lipstick Got on My Clothes Chapter 237: Chapter 237: Lipstick Got on My Clothes After work, Qiao Ruoxin had her bodyguard drive her to the Hengzhong Group. She took the elevator to the high-level management floor, donning a pair of ck sunsses that covered most of her face, and headed straight for the Chairman¡¯s office. Secretary Jiang saw her and immediately picked up the desk phone, ready to make a call. Qiao Ruoxin stopped her, ¡°Don¡¯t call, I want to surprise him.¡± Then, she walked to the office door and knocked. After a while, a man¡¯s deep voice came from inside, ¡°Come in.¡± The corners of her mouth turned up, and then she pushed open the office door and walked in, only to see the tall and magnanimous figure of the man standing in front of the window, overlooking the entire city, lost in thought. Qiao Ruoxin intentionally slowed her steps, walked up behind the man, and suddenly hugged him from behind, shouting loudly, ¡°Brother Mo Chen!¡± The man she hugged didn¡¯t seem to react too much, only his indifferent handsome face gained a trace of warmth. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin frowned, ¡°Is that all the reaction I get? Aren¡¯t you a bit surprised?¡± It seemed like it had been a long time since she hade to thepany to unexpectedly pounce on this man, hadn¡¯t it? Mo Chen looked down at the slender arms wrapped around his waist, the corners of his mouth curved up slightly, and in a deep voice he said, ¡°I heard your footsteps.¡± ??? Qiao Ruoxin released him, circled to his front, and looked up at the man¡¯s handsome features. ¡°You can tell it¡¯s me just by my footsteps?¡± The man¡¯s well-defined, long fingers grasped her chin, heughed softly, and said slowly, ¡°It¡¯s not just the footsteps, I also caught your scent.¡± Qiao Ruoxin subconsciously sniffed her clothes, which seemed to have no particr smell. ¡°This is a scent only a man can detect.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Recognizing a woman by her scent? ¡°Did youe to find me because you missed me, or because you have something to ask me?¡± Actually, he already had an answer in his heart¡ªit was obviously thetter. With a smiling expression, Qiao Ruoxin hugged his body, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, let¡¯s stay at the Mo Family Estate tonight; I want to soak in a hot spring.¡± What she really wanted was to look for that video at the Mo Family. Mo Chen had his own secretboratory there, and she figured it might be in that ce. A trace of displeasure appeared on the man¡¯s handsome face, and he said coldly, ¡°No.¡± ¡°Why? Don¡¯t you like staying at the Mo Family? I think the scenery there is really beautiful.¡± ¡°My parents have returned. If you go to the Mo Family Estate you will have to stay in separate rooms from me. What¡¯s the point?¡± he said disdainfully. ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin, still patient, said in a good-natured way, ¡°It¡¯s okay. When it¡¯s midnight, I can sneak into your bed, and then go back to mine when dawn breaks.¡± He frowned slightly, ¡°You really find these hassles enjoyable.¡± ¡°So will you agree or not?¡± she asked expectantly, looking at Elder Mo. The man replied with an indifferent tone, ¡°Do as you wish.¡± ¡°I knew you were the best to me! You¡¯d agree to anything I ask!¡± She showed a sweet smile, threw herself into the man¡¯s arms, and rubbed her little face against his shirt. Unexpectedly, the spoil-sport said, ¡°You¡¯ve got lipstick on my shirt.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked up at him with an using gaze, then deliberately kissed his white shirt, leaving a conspicuous lip print. This childish act of mischief brought an even thicker smile to his lips. ¡°Still want to say anything? Keep talking, and I¡¯ll leave a lipstick mark on your face! Make you look even more like a ruler obsessed with women!¡± Her triumphant little eyes stirred in Mo Chen an urge to ravish her. ¡°Then go ahead,¡± the man¡¯s voice took on an extra hint of sultriness. She really was¡­ fearless! But she didn¡¯t want others to say she was a little vixen, a femme fatale. She pushed away the man¡¯s tall figure and walked towards the sitting area, lightly smoothing her dress as she sat down on the sofa. ¡°You continue working, I will wait for you to get off work, and then we can go to the Mo Family Estate together,¡± she dered, assuming the air of ady of the house as she casually picked up a business magazine and began to flip through it. Mo Chen looked back at her arrogant little expression andughed out loud, his voice deep as he spoke, ¡°Want to soak in a hot spring? You can only do that with me.¡± Her movement of flipping through the magazine pages halted, her eyshes trembling slightly as she looked up, ¡°Then you¡¯d better not mess around.¡± The man turned back to his swivel chair behind the desk, ¡°It¡¯s impossible not to mess around.¡± A twitch tugged at the corner of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mouth. Men are dogs! ¡­ After Mo Chen finished work, he took Qiao Ruoxin out for dinner, then they returned to the Mo Family Estate. Because the Mo Family Estate was really toorge, it was actually quite difficult to run into Uncle Mo and the Mistress of the Mo Family if one wasn¡¯t trying. Inside the hot spring pool, the sky had darkened. Mo Chen sat in the water with his upper body bare, leaning against the rock wall, his sexy chest and abs visible above the water. Mist wrapped around the area, creating an indescribable sense of ambiguity. Qiao Ruoxin walked slowly into the hot spring, wrapping a white towel around her chest. The man, who was resting his eyes, heard footsteps and opened his eyes only to frown unhappily upon seeing her get-up. ¡°What¡¯s the meaning of wearing so much?¡± ¡°What do you mean, what¡¯s the meaning? You can¡¯t expect me to wear nothing, can you? I¡¯m a woman!¡± she responded from a safe distance, speaking through the mist. Mo Chen found it somewhat amusing and said in a deep voice, ¡°Little Ghost,e here.¡± ¡°I¡¯m noting over,¡± she said, gripping the towel in front of her chest with high alertness. ¡°Then I¡¯ming over.¡± !!! Then, a splendid scene unfolded. She saw Mo Chen stand up so naturally, and she watched with eyes wide with shock as he took steps towards her. And this damn man had no shame at all, wearing absolutely nothing! Her pupils reflected the man¡¯s sexy chest and abs, and then kept going down¡­ Qiao Ruoxin quickly averted her gaze, feeling her cheeks unconsciously growing hot. By that time, the man was already sitting beside her, looking at her reddened ears and snorted, ¡°Do you need to be that shy?¡± ¡°Do you think everyone is as perverted as you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The atmosphere was awkward, loaded with tension that felt like it could explode at any moment. Qiao Ruoxin coughed twice, intentionally changing the subject, ¡°Isn¡¯t it prettyfortable here? Why don¡¯t you like staying at the estate?¡± The man¡¯s dark eyes dimmed slightly, and he spoke softly, ¡°I forgot why, but after that car ident two years ago, I began to reject many things.¡± Her expression instantly froze. Did he also feel repulsion towards the Mo Family Estate? Perhaps it was because of the video he saw here? Now she was somewhat certain that the original footage of that video might be here. Seeing her silent, the man looked at her profile, ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± Qiao Ruoxin snapped back to reality and smiled, ¡°Nothing much. The hot spring is sofortable, I forgot to talk.¡± She leaned back against the rocks, letting the sound of the flowing water by her ears wash over her. Suddenly, the air turned quiet. Watching her close her eyes, Mo Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask in a lowered tone, ¡°Little Ghost, in the past two years¡­ did you have anything happen with that trash?¡± Chapter 238 - 238 238 Youre an unprofessional female ghost ?Chapter 238: Chapter 238: You¡¯re an unprofessional female ghost, you¡¯rete. Chapter 238: Chapter 238: You¡¯re an unprofessional female ghost, you¡¯rete. Qiao Ruoxin suddenly opened her eyes, she even heard the struggle in the man¡¯s tone. She sat upright, seriously and earnestly defending herself for once, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, I can tell you the truth, nothing happened, if anything had happened with Simon, I wouldn¡¯t havee back to you.¡± A shadow of gloom instantly enveloped Mo Chen¡¯s handsome features. If anything had happened, she wouldn¡¯t havee back to him? Just the thought of such a possibility was enough to make him furious. Since Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s return, he had been restraining himself from thinking about her past two years. But the more he tried to restrain himself, the more he couldn¡¯t help thinking about it, and the more he thought, the more he wanted to control himself. It was a vicious cycle. Eventually, Mo Chen responded indifferently, ¡°Mmm¡­¡± After soaking in the hot spring for an hour, the man walked her to the door of the guest room, his dark eyes filled with much dissatisfaction. Qiao Ruoxin stepped forward and gently hugged his body, tiptoed, and whispered in his ear, ¡°I will really climb into your bed in the middle of the night, let you experience the terror of the ghost Sadako.¡± Lord Mo¡¯srge hand gripped her waist, ¡°Then Daddy will show you how a ghost is vited.¡± She pushed the man¡¯s body away with contempt in her eyes, ¡°You have such a heavy taste.¡± Having said that, she turned around and went back into the room, closing the door behind her. The manughed softly at the closed door, then turned and left. ¡­ One in the morning. Qiao Ruoxin sneaked out of the guest room with a sneaky look. But she was not in a hurry to crawl into that dog man¡¯s bed, she wanted to go to Lord Mo¡¯s secretboratory. She carefully looked around as she made her way to the door of the secretboratory. The door exuded a high-tech feel, with fingerprint, iris, password, face recognition, all sorts of unlocking features. Qiao Ruoxin could only try the password unlock, but what was the password? After racking her brains for a long time, she finally decided to try Lord Mo¡¯s birthday; she entered the password, wrong, only three attempts left. ¡°What could it be? My birthday?¡± Qiao Ruoxin wasn¡¯t very sure but entered her own password anyway, wrong. Only two attempts left! She began to search her mind incessantly for any memory connected to Mo Chen. Suddenly, she remembered a day two years ago when Mo Chen took her here but wouldn¡¯t let her in. He also didn¡¯t let her see the password when he was entering it; she was curious what it was, and Mo Chen said just three words: ¡°anniversary.¡± Anniversary¡­ anniversary¡­ what anniversary? Got it! Qiao Ruoxin had a sh of inspiration! She then entered a password, and sure enough, it worked! It was the anniversary of Einstein¡¯s death. He was the scientist Lord Mo admired the most. After entering theboratory, Qiao Ruoxin felt a suffocating sensation; it seemed that no one had been in here for a while, the air wasn¡¯t circting. Once inside, Qiao Ruoxin began to look for theputer control area. She found it, but theputer was also password-protected andpletely unhackable. Even a hacker would need seven days and nights to crack this. After much effort, she ultimately gave up and left theboratory. ¡­ On her way back, suddenly a middle-aged man¡¯s voice came from behind, ¡°Miss Qiao¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin turned around in fright, her face filled with terror, but after seeing it was the butler, she breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°Uncle Zhang, you scared me to death.¡± ¡°Miss Qiao, why are you not sleeping sote? What are you doing here?¡± the butler asked. She feignedposure in her response, ¡°Nothing much, just couldn¡¯t sleep, so I thought I¡¯d take a walk.¡± ¡°You should go back and sleep, it¡¯s gettingte.¡± ¡°Yes, okay.¡± Qiao Ruoxin turned to leave, but after a few steps, she turned back, ¡°Uncle Zhang, may I ask you some questions?¡± The butler stopped walking, ¡°Miss Qiao, please go ahead.¡± ¡°Before Mo Chen had his car ident two years ago¡­ did he do anything unusual?¡± The butler thought for a moment, ¡°There were some abnormalities. Mr. Mo was extremely irritable those days. After receiving an anonymous email, he lost control of his emotions as if something had provoked him. He drove away and didn¡¯te back for three days. By the time we found him, he had already been in a car ident and was in the hospital.¡± Driving continuously for three days? No wonder he would have been driving while exhausted. Unable to help herself, Qiao Ruoxin continued to inquire, ¡°Did he say anything?¡± The butler replied, ¡°He did not, but I vaguely remember that while Mr. Mo was unconscious in the hospital, there was a flight attendant who stayed by his side all the time. It¡¯s said that she saved Mr. Mo, but I found her rather strange.¡± ¡°How was she strange?¡± Trying hard to recall the situation at that time, the butler said, ¡°I remember her visiting Mr. Mo at the hospital every day and crying, saying that if Mr. Mo really never woke up, she would never be able to forgive herself. I don¡¯t know where all that guilt and remorse came from. It was quite strange.¡± A shiver ran through Ruoxin, and aplex mix of emotions spread in her eyes. ¡­ On her way back, Ruoxin pondered continuously. The acts of Lin Xi back then were also really strange. Where did that guilt and remorsee from? She arrived at the door of Mo Chen¡¯s bedroom and noticed that it was ajar. Ruoxin pushed the door open and entered to find the room pitch ck. Had he fallen asleep? She groped in the dark until she reached therge bed and saw Mo Chen lying on it, appearing to be asleep. The next second, a man¡¯s arm yanked her down, and she fell onto the bed, with him pressing her beneath him. ¡°You little ghost, not dedicated to your job, arrivingte,¡± the man spoke with a hint of displeasure. Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened, ¡°You weren¡¯t asleep? I thought you were.¡± He let out a disdainful snort ofughter, ¡°How can I sleep with a ¡®ghost¡¯ like youing to scare me?¡± ¡°So¡­ is it toote for me to scare you now?¡± she couldn¡¯t help butugh. The man kissed her lips lightly, ¡°Come on, I¡¯m waiting with bated breath.¡± Then, without any hesitation, Ruoxin bit down on the man¡¯s shoulder. It had been a while since shest bit him, and she had missed it dearly. Mo Chen grunted suddenly, caught off guard. He really hadn¡¯t expected this Little Ghost to pull this move. ¡°Why are you biting again? Have you developed a habit?¡± ¡°All ghosts bite, especially the kind that bites hard enough to draw blood, the scariest kind.¡± Even as she justified herself, the man held her jaw a little too firmly, ¡°If you dare draw blood from me, I¡¯ll make sure you can¡¯t get out of bed by noon tomorrow.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She was frightened now, considering she had a performance scheduled for the next day. ¡°Mo Chen, let¡¯s sleep, I¡¯m tired,¡± Ruoxin said. The man held her soft body and chuckled low, ¡°Scared? Giving up so soon?¡± ¡°I¡¯vee to your bed in the middle of the night, what more do you want?¡± She thought this man had insatiable energy, working all day and still being so lively at night. Mo Chen shamelessly retorted, ¡°To me, this is just the beginning.¡± ¡°¡­¡± she murmured softly, ¡°But I have work tomorrow.¡± ¡°Just once, okay?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 239 - 239 239 Mo Tian Dad Short Protector ?Chapter 239: Chapter 239: Mo Tian Dad Short Protector Chapter 239: Chapter 239: Mo Tian Dad Short Protector Seven o¡¯clock in the early morning. Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes to find herself in a man¡¯s embrace. She picked up her phone to check the time, then removed the man¡¯s arm and got out of bed to leave the bedroom. After all, Mrs. Mo and Uncle Mo were present, and it would be quite inappropriate for them to see her sleeping in Mo Chen¡¯s bedroom. Qiao Ruoxin dragged her tired body towards her own room. The dog of a man, he said just one time, yet he couldn¡¯t control himself at all. As she was about to press the elevator button, Mrs. Mo appeared in the corridor, and she sobered up instantly, as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her head. Too awkward¡­ Qiao Ruoxin truly wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into. Mrs. Mo could obviously tell she had juste from Mo Chen¡¯s bedroom. Mrs. Mo walked towards her with a calm demeanor, ¡°It¡¯s cool in the morning, and you¡¯re not wearing much. You might catch a cold.¡± ¡°Thank you, Mrs. Mo¡­ I understand.¡± They both understood each other without saying anything further, which was probably the dignity that ady of a distinguished family should maintain. The elevator doors slowly opened, and Mrs. Mo stepped inside; Qiao Ruoxin followed. ¡°Your dress at the charity night was quite pretty,¡± Mrs. Mo initiated the conversation. Qiao Ruoxin smiled faintly without answering. ¡°I heard that Simon has publicly expressed his intention to pursue you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mrs. Mo continued, ¡°I¡¯m not ming you. It¡¯s just that I see this as a good test. I hope you do not disappoint me and my son again.¡± With a ding-dong, the elevator doors slowly opened and Mrs. Mo walked out. Qiao Ruoxin addressed the woman¡¯s retreating figure, ¡°I won¡¯t let you down again.¡± Mrs. Mo nced back at her and smiled faintly, ¡°That¡¯s good, but don¡¯t forget our agreement.¡± ¡­ Back in her guest room, Qiao Ruoxin lost all desire to sleep and headed to the bathroom to freshen up. When she stood in front of the vanity, seeing her reflection in the mirror, she was shocked once more. Was this how she had looked when talking to Mrs. Mo! Her hair was disheveled, and that dog of a man had left marks on her pale swan neck. At that moment, she really felt an urge to find a block of tofu to crash into. ¡­ The dining room. Qiao Ruoxin had left early, so only Mo Chen and Mrs. Mo were present for breakfast. He called out, ¡°Mom.¡± Then he took a seat at the dining table. Mrs. Mo was elegantly eating breakfast, sipping grape juice before calmly saying, ¡°Be careful with protection. It¡¯s not good for a woman to always take medicine.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen¡¯s eyes darkened, and a faint shadow crossed his handsome face as he spoke gravely, ¡°I know.¡± ¡°Your dad is ying golf with Little Lawrence this afternoon. He wants you to join them. It seems that there might be a business coboration discussed, and there will be people from otherpanies as well,¡± she continued. The man¡¯s brows furrowed slightly as he acknowledged, ¡°Hmm.¡± ¡­ Late afternoon, Mo Family¡¯s golf course. Having changed his clothes, Mo Chen was sitting in a sightseeing car driving towards his father Mo Tian¡¯s position. He picked up his phone and dialed Little Ghost¡¯s number once more. He had already been hung up on three times, a clear sign she was in a mood. This time, the call finally connected. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s displeased voice came from the other end, ¡°I¡¯m at a rehearsal. I¡¯m going to be a guest at a senior¡¯s concert tonight.¡± ¡°Angry?¡± From the other end of the phone, a woman huffed, ¡°Because you made me lose face.¡± ¡°Speak properly!¡± This damn man really was irritable and impatient. ¡°This morning, when I left your bedroom, I ran into Mrs. Mo. She saw everything. It was so embarrassing.¡± The man¡¯s furrowed brows gradually smoothed out, and he let out a sneer, ¡°So what if she saw?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have the thick skin you do. I felt humiliated.¡± ¡°What time does it end tonight? I¡¯ll pick you up.¡± ¡°Around half-past nine, there¡¯s a dinner too, soe after ten.¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± Beep¡­ Beep¡­ After hanging up the phone, the sightseeing car also came to a stop. Mo Chen got up and walked towards his father¡¯s retreating figure, and of course, he also saw Simon standing by the side. His expression returned to being indifferent, entirely different from when he¡¯d been on the phone with Qiao Ruoxin. Mo Tian seemed to be discussing something with Simon, the atmosphere appeared harmonious. Mo Tian, seeing Mo Chening over, said with a smile, ¡°Herees my son. He¡¯s two years younger than you; you¡¯re practically of the same age.¡± ¡°Dad.¡± The man stopped in his tracks. ¡°Let me introduce you, this is Simon from the Lawrence Family.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve met him.¡± The same words were repeated, each time colder than thest. Simon gave a gentleugh, ¡°Mo is quite famous. There¡¯s a lot of news about him online back home.¡± Mo Tianughed, ¡°Oh? This brat is handsome, and the young girls who like him are countless.¡± Mo Tian spoke of his son with an unmistakable sense of pride. ¡°Indeed, rumor has it that Mo¡¯s ex-girlfriend caught his eye when she was just a teenager. Quite a peculiar taste in rtionships.¡± Every word from Simon seemed to be mocking Mo Chen¡¯s psychological abnormality. Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was tense as he coldly red at that trash, lips tightly pressed together, eyes full of contempt. Mo Tian, however,ughed heartily, swinging his golf club with textbook precision. ¡°You cheeky rascal, she caught your eye when she was just a teenager?¡± Mo Tian turned around and patted Mo Chen¡¯s shoulder with a look of admiration. Simon was taken aback. Mo Tian continued, ¡°If she¡¯s the woman you like, then make a move early. Otherwise, if you wait too long, you miss out on the first kiss, first love, first¡­¡± Just when Mo Tian was about to say the words ¡°first night,¡± Mo Chen snapped, ¡°Dad!¡± Laughing, Mo Tian said, ¡°Otherwise, you¡¯ll just be giving it to someone else. Our family¡¯s style has always been to strike quickly if you like someone. Don¡¯t hesitate. With many things, the moment you hesitate, the opportunity is lost, and it won¡¯te again.¡± Simon felt like he was being indirectly attacked. Like father, like son. Then, as if suddenly remembering something, Mo Tian pointed at Mo Chen, ¡°Oh, right, you rascal, you should still take precautions. That¡¯s our duty as men as well.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face showed a trace of displeasure, and he said through gritted teeth, ¡°Do you have to discuss these issues in public? Psychological abnormality?¡± ¡°Alright, alright, let¡¯s just y, okay? You¡¯re getting more and more irritable, kid. How is that way to talk to your old man?¡± Simon felt like an outsider, unable to interject in their conversation. ¡°Mr. Mo, I¡¯m going to the restroom,¡± said Simon as he turned to leave. Watching Simon leave, Mo Tian returned to normal, ¡°That Little Lawrence has a lot of hostility towards you. Do you have some history?¡± Mo Chen picked up his club, channeling all his anger into it, and swung. The white golf ball disappeared into the sky. ¡°He¡¯s just trash,¡± the man said, his tone full of loathing. Mo Tian looked at his son and smiled, ¡°Son, stay calm, be cool. We want the women, and we want control. Get it?¡± Mo Chen shot his father a nce full of disdain. Why did he have to talk about love with a middle-aged man??? Chapter 240 - 240 240 Little Ghost Youre Not Allowed to ?Chapter 240: Chapter 240: Little Ghost, You¡¯re Not Allowed to Spread Gossip with That Trash Chapter 240: Chapter 240: Little Ghost, You¡¯re Not Allowed to Spread Gossip with That Trash It was ten o¡¯clock in the evening. The concert had ended, and Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s guest performance, whichsted only five minutes, was long over. After the dinner, she left the backstage area of the concert. From a distance, she saw Mo Chen¡¯s car parked there, the driver and bodyguard waiting outside. But the thought of this morning¡¯s embarrassment made her unable to control her anger. ¡°Miss Qiao, please get in the car,¡± the driver said, opening the door for her. Qiao Ruoxin got into the car, and then the door closed behind her. She saw Mo Chen sitting inside with a kingly posture, seeming a bit impatient from the wait. She harrumphed haughtily and then fixed her gaze on the face of the man. Mo Chen was amused by her reaction upon entering the car, and his long fingers couldn¡¯t help but pinch her cheek, ¡°What¡¯s with that look? What are you huffing about?¡± ¡°I¡¯m huffing at you! You broke your promise! You said it was only for one timest night, and what happened? Humph!¡± She swatted away the man¡¯s hand and turned her head, looking out the car window. A smile curled up on Mo Chen¡¯s lips, and he wrapped his arm imperiously around her neck, pulling her into his embrace as he threatened, ¡°Are you still mad? Hmm?¡± ¡°Let go, it hurts!¡± Qiao Ruoxin frowned instantly, feeling somewhat ufortable being squeezed by him. The man continued to tease her deliberately, ¡°Still angry?¡± ¡°I¡­¡± She was about to say she was still very angry! Unexpectedly, the scoundrel interrupted her, ¡°If you dare say you¡¯re angry again, I might identally kill you here!¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s beautiful eyes red furiously at the scoundrel, but the smile on his lips only grew thicker. The two were at a stalemate, so she had to relent, ¡°Fine, I¡¯m not mad anymore, I want to have dinner! Take me to eat!¡± Mo Chen leaned down and kissed her cheek, his deep voice softened, ¡°Good girl, daddy will take you to dinner.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He let go of her and rolled down the window, instructing the driver and bodyguard outside, ¡°Let¡¯s go, to Qinxian Garden.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The car slowly drove away, Mo Chen nced at the Little Ghost beside him, ¡°Weren¡¯t you at a dinner party? Didn¡¯t you eat enough?¡± ¡°Hmm, it was disgusting.¡± A smirk formed on the man¡¯s lips, ¡°You¡¯re the pickiest one.¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but huff lightly. ¡°Huff one more time and I¡¯ll throw you out of the car.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She looked at the man¡¯s eyes as if she were staring at a beast. In reality, it was just that the Little Ghost was too cute when she huffed, and he might lose control. ¡­ Half an hourter, Qinxian Garden. It was a very famous private restaurant with afortable and elegant environment, surrounded by bamboo groves. After getting out of the car, Qiao Ruoxin dodged the man¡¯s attempt to take her hand. The aura around Mo Chen instantly turned colder, and he said with a displeased tone, ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°Well, Mo Chen, you go in first. I¡¯m afraid someone might see us, or the paparazzi might get a shot,¡± she replied. As expected, the man¡¯s face turned extremely ugly after her words. He stared at her for a few seconds and then indifferently turned around and walked toward the entrance of Qinxian Garden. His tall and majestic figure seemed to be filled with irritation. Qiao Ruoxin felt somewhat helpless, sighed lightly, and then waited for two minutes before going in. Indeed, as she walked in, she was recognized by passing guests. ¡°Wow! Are you Qiao Ruoxin? Ahhh! Qiao Ruoxin!¡± ¡°Sister Qiao, can you give me an autograph? I really like you, I¡¯m your die-hard fan, I voted for you a lot!¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled politely, nodded, and then personally signed her autograph on the fan¡¯s clothing. Then, as the crowd of onlookers grew, they continuously sought her autograph. It wasn¡¯t until the bodyguard appeared and rescued her, escorting her all the way to the private room. The moment she pushed open the door of the private room, she felt a chilling aura; Mo Chen was already growing impatient, practically on the verge of losing his temper. ¡°Mo Chen, brother, I ran into fans just now, so I was a bit held up¡­¡± She slowly approached and saw the man sitting there drinking tea, his indifferent demeanor as if she were invisible. It seemed he truly was fed up with waiting. Qiao Ruoxin took the initiative to walk over, her little face moving closer: ¡°Mo Chen, brother, are you ignoring me?¡± The man finally nced at her, his deep voice saying, ¡°No, aren¡¯t you hungry? Order the food.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± She obediently sat across the dining table and flipped through the menu, deliberately choosing many dishes the man liked. ¡°I¡¯m not eating, don¡¯t order for me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± This man¡¯s temper really sucked, getting all worked up from just this short wait, was it necessary? Qiao Ruoxin still smiled with good humor and said, ¡°It¡¯s fine, I like these dishes too.¡± After the waiter took the menu and left, the atmosphere inside the private room began to freeze over again. She felt it could start snowing any moment now. Suddenly, Mo Chen spoke in a heavy voice, ¡°How long will this secret romancest?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t we agree? After a year,¡± she finished, only to see anotheryer of frost form over Mo Chen. Mo Chen usually kept a low profile in his private life, but he was very public when it came to rtionships. Back when they first got together, Mo Chen had immediately made their rtionship public, which was why everyone knew she was Mo Chen¡¯s woman. Even after they had broken up, people¡¯s impression of her was still ¡®Mo Chen¡¯s woman¡¯. So, this secret affair was probably suffocating for Mo Chen. Mo Chen put his teacup down on the table with a thud, a sound that appeared to represent his rage. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! As your man, I can only have a secret rtionship with you, while that trash can boldly announce his pursuit of you in public?¡± He saw the hot search news every day. That trash was following her to every show, openly dering in front of the media his intention to pursue her. And he, the legitimate boyfriend with the sessful proposal, could only love her in secret? Damn it! Qiao Ruoxin opened her mouth to exin but didn¡¯t know how. Five minutester, she stood up, walked over, and willingly sat in the man¡¯sp, hugging his neck. Just like a spoiled little kitty, she kissed the corner of the man¡¯s mouth, ¡°I¡¯ve already posted on Weibo, rejecting him. I said I¡¯m not dating anyone, so he¡¯s just performing a monologue, probably just to irritate you.¡± The man still kept a poker face, silent. Qiao Ruoxin kissed the man¡¯s lips directly, kissing for a while with no response from the man. Just when she was about to give up, Mo Chen¡¯srge hand sped the back of her head, deepening the kiss into a furious, release. She felt like she was suffocating. Finally, he let her go. Leaning against the man¡¯s chest, his low and indifferent voice came from above her head, ¡°Little Ghost, you¡¯re not allowed to spread rumors with that trash.¡± ¡°Mhm, okay, I promise you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t want to have any entanglement with Simon, let alone rumors. If her mother hadn¡¯t married into the Lawrence family, she would have never taken the initiative to get to know Simon. Suddenly, the private room door opened. The waiter began serving dishes, just in time to witness the scene. Qiao Ruoxin reflexively stood up, feigning calm as she returned to her seat, but her swollen lips betrayed her. Chapter 241 - 241 241 The Last Thing a Man Wants to Hear is ?Chapter 241: Chapter 241: The Last Thing a Man Wants to Hear is That He¡¯s Not Good Enough Chapter 241: Chapter 241: The Last Thing a Man Wants to Hear is That He¡¯s Not Good Enough In the midst of the awkward atmosphere, the waiter silently finished serving the dishes and then silently left, closing the door behind him. Mo Chen, sitting across from her, remained unfazed and said with a deep voice, ¡°Eat.¡± ¡°You¡¯re really not going to eat anything?¡± Mo Chen poured himself another cup of tea, ¡°The presence of that trash at tonight¡¯s dinner party ruined my appetite.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He attended a dinner party with Simon? Qiao Ruoxin took the te in front of the man, filled it up with a lot of food, and then put it back in its original ce. ¡°Finish it, or else I¡¯ming over to feed you.¡± The man nced at her, ¡°Forcing me?¡± ¡°What about it? You¡¯ve forced me plenty of times.¡± Qiao Ruoxin continued to eat, feeling quite hungry indeed. In the end, Mo Chen did eat a little, albeit not much. Most of the time, he was watching Little Ghost eat. Two hourster, they left the private room one after the other, although Mo Chen¡¯s face was extremely sullen. ¡­ Jiang Mansion Number One. After taking a shower, the man wore his dark green robe and smoked on the terrace. Qiao Ruoxin finished her shower, dried her hair, and then came up to the terrace, standing beside the man. After much consideration, she still wanted to ask, ¡°Mo Chen, you haven¡¯t been into your secretb in a long time, have you?¡± In the past, he¡¯d often spend the whole day in theb. Mo Chen, with a cigarette between his thin lips, its smoke swirling around, looked down at her eyes, ¡°How did you know?¡± ¡°I¡­ went inst night.¡± She thought Mo Chen would erupt in anger and closed her eyes nervously, bracing herself for a scolding. But to Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s surprise, what reached her ears was a man¡¯s pleased chuckle. She opened her eyes, puzzled, ¡°Aren¡¯t you mad? Don¡¯t you always forbid anyone from entering that secretb?¡± To Mo Chen¡¯s amazement, theb, aside from the password lock, could not be essed by anyone but him. So, had Little Ghost guessed his set password? A satisfied curve formed on his lips, it seemed Qiao Ruoxin did understand him somewhat, actually guessing the password he had set. ¡°Tell me, how did you guess the password?¡± There was a sexy, rogue-like quality in the man¡¯s voice. Qiao Ruoxin faced hisposure, truly a bit ttered. The dog of a man was in a good mood for once. ¡°I just suddenly remembered that one time, I asked who you admired the most, and you said it was Einstein, so I wanted to try it out, and to my surprise, it worked.¡± A hint of indulgence appeared in Mo Chen¡¯s eyes as he pulled her into his embrace and lifted her chin, ¡°Do you remember everything I¡¯ve told you?¡± ¡°I remember the important things.¡± He teased her like a little kitten, his voicezy and sexy, ¡°What else have I said?¡± Qiao Ruoxin thought for a bit, ¡°You also said you hate watching horror films!¡± The man¡¯s smile deepened, ¡°What else?¡± ¡°I remember you saying you like quiet, you don¡¯t like ces that are too loud, such as nightclubs.¡± ¡°Continue.¡± Qiao Ruoxin squinted, what was he doing? Giving her a test? Her lively eyes spun as she said deliberately, ¡°You also mentioned you like women with big breasts! The feel is good!¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man¡¯s handsome face darkened a bit and then hisrge palmnded without restraint on her pert behind. He scoffed with disdain, ¡°You remembered wrong, I clearly said perky front and rear.¡± Indeed, no one could outdo Mo Chen in shamelessness. ¡°Do you feel proud of yourself? Is that something to boast about?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s eyebrows raised, his demeanor calm, ¡°Is there anything to be ashamed of?¡± ¡°Of course! Mo Chen, you¡¯re shallow too, liking women with curvy figures¡­¡± She subconsciously looked down at her own figure and nced back at her buttocks. This action made the man chuckle softly, ¡°You meet the standards, what¡¯s there to be angry about?¡± ¡°You won¡¯t admit it, you just like my body! Thinking about that kind of stuff every day, be careful or you¡¯ll age prematurely!¡± The man frowned unhappily, ¡°Little Ghost, don¡¯t curse me, or you¡¯ll be the one sufferingter.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips curled into a smile, ¡°I don¡¯t care, I can always have an affair, there are plenty of men in China, switch if one doesn¡¯t work out.¡± The next second, Mo Chen¡¯s arm encircled her slim waist, pulling her body close to his, and he whispered in her ear, ¡°Feel that? Do you think your brother can¡¯t perform?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Shameless to an extent, it probably just became second nature, right? Seeing her silence, the man raised his eyebrows, ¡°Hmm? Not talking?¡± ¡°Fine, fine! You¡¯re the best!¡± ¡°Little Ghost, be careful with suchments in the future, men can¡¯t stand hearing a woman say he¡¯s inadequate.¡± He spoke lightly and nonchntly, yet Qiao Ruoxin could somehow sense a scious undertone that made her cheeks burn. ¡°Got it¡­¡± ¡­ The next day, morning. Qiao Ruoxin went to the hospital alone, intending to meet this Lin Xi. Especially after hearing what the butler had said, she found it odd; Lin Xi seemed to have a secret. Outside the VIP ward. She knocked on the door, and a woman¡¯s voice came from inside, ¡°Pleasee in.¡± Seeing Qiao Ruoxin enter, Lin Xi¡¯s face showed a good deal of surprise. ¡°Miss Qiao, why are you here?¡± ¡°To see how you are.¡± She took a seat in front of the bed, the atmosphere in the room a bit eerie. ¡°I heard that you saved the Mo Family¡¯s patriarch two years ago.¡± Lin Xi suddenly felt a bit panicked internally but remained calm on the surface, ¡°Yes, I was camping outdoors and happened toe across the car ident, so I called the police.¡± ¡°Such a coincidence? You seem to have some fate with the Mo patriarch.¡± Lin Xi didn¡¯t respond, unsure of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s intentions, feeling as though there were traps in the conversation. Qiao Ruoxin continued, ¡°I heard from the Mo Family¡¯s butler that you stayed with him two years ago and you cried a lot, saying if he didn¡¯t wake up, you couldn¡¯t forgive yourself, is that true?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Lin Xi¡¯s face turned ashen,pletely at a loss for words. ¡°You¡¯re just a rescuer, why such a strong sense of guilt? Or is his car ident rted to you?¡± As soon as her words fell, Lin Xi angrily retorted, ¡°Nonsense! It was purely coincidence that I found him, so I saved him. I didn¡¯t want to just watch him die!¡± This emotional reaction seemed to rify something for Qiao Ruoxin. Lin Xi¡¯s presence there might not have been an ident after all. ¡°Okay, I understand, you take care of yourself.¡± Qiao Ruoxin gave a faint smile and then got up and left the ward. Not until she heard the sound of the door closing did Lin Xi finally breathe a sigh of relief. But her heart was pounding so hard it felt like it would burst out of her chest, and a cold sweat formed on her forehead. She never imagined that the incident from two years ago would be dug up. Lin Xi was at aplete loss, unsure of what to do next. Chapter 242 - 242 242 Qiao Ruoxin Are you deliberately going ?Chapter 242: Chapter 242: Qiao Ruoxin! Are you deliberately going against me? Chapter 242: Chapter 242: Qiao Ruoxin! Are you deliberately going against me? Hengzhong Film Company, Artists Division. After leaving the hospital, Qiao Ruoxin went straight to thepany. ¡°Ruoxin, you¡¯re finally here.¡± Song Yingying hugged her emotionally as soon as she saw her. This sudden enthusiasm puzzled Qiao Ruoxin. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Song Yingying let go of her: ¡°We got an endorsement deal for a mobile game!¡± ¡°That¡¯s great.¡± Ever since their group formed, endorsement resources had been pretty average, and many top-notch brands had wanted only Qiao Ruoxin to endorse their products, but thepany had refused them all. ¡°But¡­¡± ¡°But what?¡± Song Yingying said somewhat awkwardly: ¡°But it¡¯s a gamepany under the Lawrence Family¡­¡± Her expression changed instantly. It was Simon again. Then, Qiao Ruoxin noticed that all the members of the girl group were looking at her, as if afraid she would throw a tantrum. ¡°Ruoxin,e here for a second,¡± her agent called out. Qiao Ruoxin walked over to her agent who said, ¡°Ruoxin, Mr. Bai said whether to take this endorsement or not, the decision is up to you.¡± She suddenly felt a great pressure. Turning back to look at the expectant eyes of all the girl group members. Undoubtedly, everyone wanted this endorsement, as the gamepany under the Lawrence Family was incredibly popr in the country, appealing to both young and old. But¡­ if she epted the endorsement, Mo Chen would definitely be unhappy. Suddenly, Kong Ling jumped out and said: ¡°Ruoxin, this is a great opportunity, and the endorsement fee is very high, you should be able to keep personal and professional issues separate, right?¡± Nobody knew who added another sentence: ¡°Yeah, you can¡¯t let your personal matters affect our earnings, can you?¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked around at everyone¡¯s disdainful eyes, stayed silent for a few minutes, and then said, ¡°Let¡¯s take it then.¡± ¡­ Evening. She returned to the Jiang Mansion No. 1, was changing her shoes when the housekeeper came over and asked, ¡°Miss Qiao, have you had dinner?¡± ¡°I have, is Mo Chen at home?¡± ¡°He¡¯s in the study.¡± Qiao Ruoxin stood at the door of the upstairs study, uncertain whether to enter or not. After a long hesitation, she finally knocked on the door. A deep male voice came from inside: ¡°Come in.¡± She pushed the door open and entered, seeing Mo Chen sitting behind the desk, his dark eyes fixed on theputer screen, seemingly engrossed in something. Qiao Ruoxin went over and took the initiative to sit on the man¡¯sp. She nced at theputer screen, which showed some English emails or something of the sort. The man wrapped his arms around her fragrant soft body as a smile curved on his lips: ¡°Not happy?¡± She hugged him, resting her chin on his broad shoulders, and spoke softly, ¡°I epted a mobile game endorsement, it¡¯s Simon¡¯s gamingpany in the country¡­¡± Before she could finish, as expected, Mo Chen flew into a rage, pushing her away from him. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Are you deliberately opposing me?¡± His voice was filled with an angry roar. Qiao Ruoxin straightened up, startled. ¡°Don¡¯t be angry, I didn¡¯t want to take this endorsement either, but I have the whole girl group to think about; I can¡¯t ignore them. They would hate me, and we finally got an endorsement from a top-tierpany.¡± The man suddenly stood up, towering over her, his presence so overwhelming that she found it difficult to breathe. ¡°Go public with our rtionship, and you can have all the resources you want, all the top endorsements in every field, I¡¯ll give them to you!¡± He couldn¡¯t control his rage, not wanting Qiao Ruoxin to have the slightest connection with that trash! ¡°¡­¡± The silence from Qiao Ruoxin made his volcano erupt instantly. The next second, he kicked over the desk in front of him, theputer crashing to the ground with a loud noise. She couldn¡¯t help but take a step back, her eyes filled with shock and fear. ¡°Mo Chen, brother¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯d rather be entangled with that trash than go public with our rtionship with me? You¡¯re ruthless!¡± Mo Chen dropped those words, turned, and left the study with an aura of anger. Then, she heard the sound of various things shattering in the hallway outside, as if he was walking and smashing things along the way. This man¡¯s temper was getting more and more vtile, leaving no chance for any exnation. Qiao Ruoxin turned and chased down the stairs, but Mo Chen was nowhere to be seen, then she heard the sound of a car engine starting from outside. She rushed out of the vi, only to see the car disappearing into the distance. Her gaze dimmed slightly, and she called Mo Chen, but no matter how long she called, no one answered. Perhaps, it was time to talk to Mrs. Mo. ¡­ Inside a private room at the Mansion No. 7, With a ¡®bang,¡¯ the door was suddenly kicked open. Everyone abruptly looked up, thinking someone hade to start trouble. But upon seeing that it was Master Mo, they all immediately regained theirposure, used to such urrences. Mo Chen walked expressionlessly to a solo sofa and sat down, picking up a bottle of whiskey in front of him, pouring a ss, and downing it in one gulp. Ji Haochuan: ¡°What¡¯s the matter now? This doesn¡¯t look good.¡± Lu Siheng: ¡°Wild guess, it¡¯s because of Sister Qiao again.¡± Gu Mocheng: ¡°Hasn¡¯t that Little Ghost been behaving welltely?¡± Bai Junyan: ¡°She took up Simon¡¯s endorsement. Actually, you can¡¯t me her for that, there¡¯s the entire girl group, too. If she selfishly refused, wouldn¡¯t she be cursed to death by the others?¡± The man said nothing and just kept drinking one ss after another. Anger was erupting in those dark eyes, like a beast trapped in a pit, ready to break out of its cage and go on a rampage at any moment. It was utterly ridiculous! She would rather be mixed up with that trash than acknowledge their love openly! Ultimately, it was because she didn¡¯t love him! Perhaps, it was time to give Qiao Ruoxin a sense of crisis, or else Little Ghost would always be toocent! Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face tense, his ck eyes fixed on the whiskey in the ss he was holding, gripping it so hard, as if he wanted to crush the ss. The phone beside him began to vibrate, disying ¡®Little Ghost¡¯. He nced at the phone screen with his eyes lowered, with no intention of answering the call, letting it ring on and on. Suddenly, a viciousness appeared in Mo Chen¡¯s eyes as he poured another ss of whiskey and leaned back. At that moment, a dark aura enveloped him, chilling to the onlooker. ¡­ Meanwhile, Qiao Ruoxin, pacing back and forth anxiously at home. She was not picking up so many calls, and he drove off in such anger, could something happen? ¡°Answer the phone, answer the phone, answer the phone!¡± she couldn¡¯t help but quietly urge. Finally, on her 17th call, it connected. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes lit up as she gripped the phone tightly: ¡°Mo Chen, brother!¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± The man¡¯szy voice came from the other end of the phone, seemingly a bit drunk? ¡°Where are you, can Ie pick you up? Don¡¯t be angry!¡± ¡°No need, I don¡¯t want to go back tonight.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes flickered with confusion: ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Because I don¡¯t want to see you right now, I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to resist the urge to kill you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She hesitated slightly: ¡°Can youe back, and we talk it over, please?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t love me, you don¡¯t care about my feelings, what¡¯s there to talk about? In the end, it¡¯s always me amodating you.¡± There was a hint of self-deprecating humor in the man¡¯s tone, mixed with a trace of exhaustion. Chapter 243 - 243 243 If We Dont Make Our Relationship ?Chapter 243: Chapter 243: If We Don¡¯t Make Our Rtionship Public, Let¡¯s Break Up. Chapter 243: Chapter 243: If We Don¡¯t Make Our Rtionship Public, Let¡¯s Break Up. ¡°No! I¡­¡± Before she could finish, the call was abruptly disconnected. Qiao Ruoxin tried to call back, but it was hung up immediately. At that moment, she experienced an unprecedented anxiety. Mo Chen seemed to have changed¡­? She waited in the bedroom all night but the man never returned. Startled awake from a dream, Qiao Ruoxin found that Mo Chen still hadn¡¯t returned, so she directly called Xiaowu. Because she knew Mo Chen wouldn¡¯t answer her calls. The call connected and Xiaowu¡¯s voice came through, ¡°Miss Qiao, what can I do for you?¡± ¡°Where¡¯s Mo Chen? Where is he now?¡± ¡°Master Mo is at thepany, he has already started working.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ I see, then I won¡¯t disturb you guys.¡± After hanging up the phone, her tense nerves finally rxed. She went to the bathroom to freshen up, then prepared to go to thepany. It was said that the shooting for the mobile game endorsement was starting today. ¡­ At the site of the advertising shoot. Qiao Ruoxin was absent-minded throughout. If it were just her, she could refuse decisively. But¡­ all the members of the girl group were looking forward to this endorsement. While getting her makeup done, she called Mo Chen again, thinking he wouldn¡¯t answer, but to her surprise, he did! Qiao Ruoxin was stunned for a few seconds, then softly called out, ¡°Brother Mo Chen?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± ¡°Are you still mad?¡± ¡°No.¡± Just one word, yet it reassured her a lot, at least he was still willing to take her calls. Suddenly, the man on the line said in a deep voice, ¡°You can take this endorsement, but I have a condition. We¡¯ll discuss the specifics when we meet tonight.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes brightened! He actually agreed to let her take the endorsement??? ¡°Okay! Thank you, Brother Mo Chen, whatever condition you propose, I will agree to it!¡± She thought how rare it was for this jerk to be so agreeable for once. But what would his condition be? She couldn¡¯t imagine, nor guess. ¡°Hmm, be good, go on with your work, see you tonight.¡± After hanging up, her mood instantly improved by a great deal, and a smile appeared on her face. Dressed up and ready to take promotional photos, she saw Simon standing there. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s expression immediately turned indifferent, not even ncing at Simon. ¡°You show this attitude after epting my endorsement?¡± ¡°You pay the money, I do my job. What more do you want?¡± she said ndly, bowing her head to adjust the belt around her waist. At the moment, her look was that of a character from the mobile game. Simon, looking at her in this getup, nodded in satisfaction. ¡°Hmm, you¡¯re quite suitable for this game character.¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t care less about him. In her heart, she was looking forward to wrapping up quickly! Soon, night fell, and a day¡¯s work finally ended, but the mobile game advert shoot wasn¡¯t over; it would take at least three more days. ¡­ In the evening, a bodyguard drove her to an outdoor restaurant where one could enjoy the night view of the entire capital. From a distance, she saw Mo Chen sitting in a corner, his face expressionless,pletely indifferent. Qiao Ruoxin walked over and sat down on the sofa opposite the man, her voice tender and sweet as she greeted, ¡°Brother Mo Chen.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± The man¡¯s dark eyes looked at her, full of profound meaning. Qiao Ruoxin felt there was something strange about his gaze, Mo Chen seemed very mysterious that evening, and she couldn¡¯t fathom what he was thinking. After ordering the meal, the man simply ate quietly without much conversation. She had no choice but to eat her meal quietly. Mo Chen finished his meal early and leaned back on the sofa, staring at Qiao Ruoxin as she ate. The atmosphere was truly bizarre, indescribably strange. She broke the silence, ¡°Mo Chen, why did you suddenly agree to let me take this endorsement? What are your conditions?¡± She hadn¡¯t forgotten, Mo Chen had said he had conditions. The man gazed at her in silence for a few seconds before speaking in a deep voice, ¡°My condition is that we go public with our rtionship.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s movement to pick up the ss of water paused. Before she could speak, Mo Chen continued in a deep voice, ¡°If we don¡¯t go public with our rtionship, then let¡¯s break up.¡± !!! Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened in surprise, the ss slipping from her hand, spilling water on her skirt. What did Mo Chen just say? Break up??? Since she had been with Mo Chen, he had never mentioned breaking up, and now he was the one bringing up the idea! The feeling was akin to having her worldviews shattered. Qiao Ruoxin was stunned for a long time before she said, ¡°Are you serious? Break up?¡± The man chuckled lowly, his voice cold, ¡°Do I look like I¡¯m joking?¡± Mist immediately filled her eyes, realizing that indeed, the heart could ache. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you¡¯d never leave me?¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t left you,¡± the man¡¯s tone was nonchnt, as if discussing something trivial, yet the aura was pressuring. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes, clear like those of a young deer, held a trace of grievance, pitifully moving. Seeing her like this, Mo Chen¡¯s fists clenched tightly under the dining table. He was restraining himself, fighting the impulse to go to her, to hold her, to console and kiss her. Qiao Ruoxin remained silent. Mo Chen spoke again, ¡°Little Ghost, you should understand, you can¡¯t have both the fish and the bear¡¯s paw.¡± He intended to force this Little Ghost to make a decision, otherwise, there would be more of these situations in the future! ¡°Mo Chen, brother¡­¡± ¡°You have three days to think about it. After that, whether you like it or not, I¡¯ll be staying at a hotel and won¡¯te back.¡± !!! He was serious! Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fingertips trembled, ovee with a sense of irritation and confusion before she saw him getting ready to leave. She stepped forward and grabbed his hand, ¡°I¡¯ll stay at a hotel, that¡¯s your house¡­¡± And Mo Chen had severe cleanlinesspulsions; if he had insomnia at his own home, staying at a hotel would surely drive him to the point of smashing a wall. How could she, in good conscience, let Mo Chen stay at a hotel while she upied his vi? ¡°That¡¯s an option, I¡¯ll have them book a hotel for you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked up at him incredulously, he had agreed just like that? This was nothing like the usual Mo Chen! The usual Mo Chen acted as if he wished he could die on top of her, reluctant to let her out of his sight even for a second. Suddenly, she felt a chill and a bit suffocated. That jerk was really ruthless. She picked up her bag, her expression somewhat deste, ¡°Then I¡¯ll leave first. I¡¯ll give you an answer in three days.¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± Just as Qiao Ruoxin turned to leave, a hint of restraint shed across Mo Chen¡¯s taut features. He was holding back the urge to rush over and embrace Qiao Ruoxin. But let this Little Ghost stay in a hotel alone? He frowned disapprovingly, his fists clenching at his sides, his knuckles turning white and cracking with tension. This time, he needed to be cruel to this Little Ghost, to make her realize what she truly wanted. Otherwise, in the future Simon could easily sow discord. Only by going public with their love could they prevent a series of misunderstandings and troubles. Chapter 244 - 244 244 Little Ghost This Move Wont Work On Me ?Chapter 244: Chapter 244: Little Ghost, This Move Won¡¯t Work On Me Chapter 244: Chapter 244: Little Ghost, This Move Won¡¯t Work On Me Hotel, presidential suite. Late at night, at twenty past ten, Qiao Ruoxin felt not the slightest hint of sleepiness. Having taken a shower, she wandered around the room wearing her bathrobe. Her mind was like a tangled mess, impossible to straighten or clear. She walked onto the balcony, leaning on the railing, and gazed up at the night sky full of stars, sighing, ¡°This is so hard¡­¡± She didn¡¯t want to ruin the ¡®mother-inw and daughter-inw rtionship¡¯ with Mrs. Mo, nor did she want to disappoint Mo Chen. ¡°If we¡¯re not going public with our rtionship, then let¡¯s break up.¡± The man¡¯s voice echoed endlessly in her ears, inexplicably making her feel wronged. Tears flowed out in an instant, sliding down her cheeks to her chin, and falling to the ground. It was as if an invisible hand was choking her, suffocating her. Two years ago, when she and Mo Chen broke up, did Mo Chen also feel this way? Enduring sleepless nights? The cool night wind tousled her long hair, chilling her heart as well. ¡­ Meanwhile, at Mansion Number One by the river. The man stood on the terrace wearing a ck robe, smoking one cigarette after another, his handsome face covered with ayer of gloom. If Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t sleep, then his insomnia could be said to be a rpse of an old condition. The whole vi was as silent as a morgue. Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes were filled with irritation. Just one hour after parting, he regretted it. Why did he have to say three days? 72 hours, 4,320 minutes, 259,200 seconds. His mind quickly calcted these numbers, his brow furrowing tighter and tighter ¨C why so long? The more he thought about it, the more irritable he became. Mo Chen casually threw the ashtray beside him into the garden, turned back into the bedroom, and threw himself heavily onto therge bed. With a gloomy expression, he closed his eyes, but all that came to mind was Little Ghost¡¯s shocked and aggrieved expression. The bedroom still held traces of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s scent, sneaking into his nose and triggering memories of their passionate nights. Shit¡­ Suddenly, he opened his eyes, sat up, and dialed a number on his phone. ¡°Mr. Mo, what do you need?¡± ¡°What is she doing?¡± ¡°Not sure, Miss Qiao hasn¡¯t left her room, and the light in there has been on all the time.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± After hanging up the phone, the man got up irritably and paced back and forth in the bedroom. Eventually, he went downstairs to the living room, leaned on the sofa, and turned on the TV out of boredom. A variety show was on air, and it was the episode that Qiao Ruoxin had participated in recording. On the TV screen, Qiao Ruoxin smiled so sweetly, the camera capturing her sparkling eyes and her determined efforts at ying the games. Mo Chen stared at her on the screen, a smile curving at the corners of his mouth. So, he sat in the living room and watched the entire variety show. After it ended, he was left with an endless void and the morgue-like silence. The man turned on ¡°Idol 101,¡± the variety show Qiao Ruoxin had been on, and started watching from the first episode. And so, the long night passed by. The next day, early morning. Mo Chen changed into a suit and went straight to the office. Passing employees greeted him, but he was indifferent, without any response. Horrifyingly taciturn, his tall and detached silhouette seemed to spell out one word: Scram! It seemed like a return to the dark days before, when Mr. Mo was steeped in darkness, his aura gloomy, sending shivers down one¡¯s spine. After he entered his office, Secretary Jiang and Assistant Liu couldn¡¯t help but talk. ¡°Mr. Mo looks so terrifying today.¡± ¡°Maybe he didn¡¯t sleep wellst night?¡± ¡°I can see it in Mr. Mo¡¯s eyes; he looks like he didn¡¯t sleep at allst night.¡± ¡°Stayed upte? So he¡¯s in a bad mood?¡± ¡­ Commercial photography outdoor set location. Having not slept wellst night, Qiao Ruoxin was now dozing off. ¡°What were you up tost night? You¡¯re so sleepy,¡± Song Yingying teased, poking her shoulder. Qiao Ruoxin slowly opened her eyes and saidzily, ¡°Didn¡¯t sleep well.¡± ¡°Hey, hey, hey, Simon¡¯s here again. Honestly, it¡¯s just an ad shoot; there¡¯s no need for a big shot like him to be on set. But he¡¯s here for you,¡± Yingying said. She nced back indifferently at Simon approaching and continued to close her eyes to catch up on sleep. A few secondster, Simon¡¯s gentle voice came, ¡°So sleepy, didn¡¯t rest wellst night?¡± When Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes, she saw that gentle yet annoying face. ¡°Ruoxin! It¡¯s your turn!¡± She chose to ignore Simon, stood up, and walked towards the shooting site. Watching her walk away, Simonughed and said, ¡°She¡¯s such a cute devil.¡± The scene required her to be suspended on wires; she had toplete a backflip in the air. Hoisted up, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s feet dangled in the air as she was suspended high above ground, a nce down made the height truly terrifying. ¡°Cut!¡± After the director called cut, her body swiftly descended. Suddenly! ¡°Ahh!¡± With a sharp scream, Qiao Ruoxin grabbed the attention of everyone on set, all gathering around as Simon rushed over first. Shey on the ground, her face deathly pale. Onnding, the speed was too fast, causing her to crash onto the ground. Simon moved forward to lift her, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Where does it hurt? Speak!¡± Seeing that it was Simon holding her, Qiao Ruoxin struggled, ¡°Let me go! I¡¯m fine!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be stubborn; this is no trivial matter.¡± Simon carried her toward the parking lot, intending to take her to the hospital. She felt weak all over from the fall,cking the strength to resist. Her head did seem to have taken a blow, feeling a bit dizzy¡­ Suddenly, everything went dark, and she passed out. ¡­ When she woke up again, she was lying in a high-end hospital ward. And Simon was sitting on a single-seater couch nearby, looking displeased. Seeing her eyes open, he immediately stood up and came to the bedside, ¡°Do you feel ufortable anywhere?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°The doctor said you hit your head and have a mild concussion. You¡¯ll need to rest for a few days.¡± Qiao Ruoxin let out a cold chuckle, ¡°How¡¯s that going to work? Won¡¯t you sue me for breach of contract?¡± Simon¡¯s smile was gentle, ¡°I won¡¯t. I¡¯m not that inhumane of a boss.¡± ¡°Get out, I want to keep sleeping.¡± Simon¡¯s response was subdued, ¡°Do I disturb your sleep by being here?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t sleep at all with you here!¡± ¡°Alright then.¡± Simon left the ward. Sitting up slowly, Qiao Ruoxin dialed Mo Chen¡¯s number right away. After three rings, he answered, and she called out weakly, ¡°Mo Chen, brother¡­¡± ¡°What is it?¡± This damn man! Wasn¡¯t it just a three-day consideration period? Did he need to be so cold? She continued to y the weakling, cooing to Mo Chen, ¡°I just had an ident with the wires, I¡¯m in the hospital now, and I miss you.¡± The moment she had fallen, indeed, the first person she¡¯d thought of was Mo Chen. Yet, the cruel reality was that it was Simon who brought her to the hospital. Over the phone, the man¡¯s chuckle sounded, ¡°Little Ghost, that won¡¯t work on me. I said three days, and it will be three days. I won¡¯t see you during this time.¡± Beep¡­ Beep¡­ Looking at the hung-up phone, Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh in anger. Head hurting with anger, this mild concussion was indeed troublesome. ¡°Damn men are just dogs!¡± she muttered furiously under her breath. Chapter 245 - 245 245 Mo Chen Sees Simon Escort Her Back to ?Chapter 245: Chapter 245: Mo Chen Sees Simon Escort Her Back to the Hotel Chapter 245: Chapter 245: Mo Chen Sees Simon Escort Her Back to the Hotel Hengzhong Group, Chairman¡¯s office. After hanging up the phone, Mo Chen leaned back, his slender fingers caressing the selfie of Qiao Ruoxin on the locked screen. Suddenly, the phone vibrated again. It was Little Ghost calling. He intentionally waited a moment before answering. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s angry voice came from the phone, ¡°Mo Chen! You said three days! Three days and only three days, neither of us is allowed to contact the other during this time! Whoever initiates contact is a dog!¡± After speaking, she hung up directly, not giving him a chance to reply. The man looked at the ended call on the phone screen, his dark eyes slightly startled, then he let out a snort ofughter. It seemed he had infuriated Little Ghost. But starting now, he wouldn¡¯t be able to hear even her voice for these three days? Wasn¡¯t that ying a bit too rough? ¡­ Dusk fell, evening. Lying in the hospital was unbearably boring, so Qiao Ruoxin had her assistant prepare a set of clothes for her, nning to sneak out. She and her assistant slipped out of the ward stealthily. Just as she was about to depart by car, an arm grasped her. Qiao Ruoxin turned around to see it was Simon. Why couldn¡¯t he just leave her alone? ¡°You were told to stay in the hospital for observation, and yet here you are sneaking out?¡± ¡°What¡¯s it to you? Let go!¡± Qiao Ruoxin yanked her wrist free. Simon looked around, puzzled, ¡°Where¡¯s Mo Chen? He¡¯s noting to see you? That¡¯s not normal. Did you fight?¡± Qiao Ruoxin walked away, ¡°None of your business!¡± ¡°Since you¡¯ve fought, why not give me a try? I¡¯m gentler than him, my temper isn¡¯t as vtile.¡± ¡°I would never want a man who has had other women in his heart! How many times do I have to tell you before you understand!¡± She truly wanted to take a megaphone to Simon¡¯s ear and shout it a hundred times, shattering the man¡¯s dog head! Simon followed behind her, chuckling softly, ¡°Do you really believe you were Mo Chen¡¯s first love? As far as I know, you weren¡¯t. Don¡¯t forget, he was already 24 when he got together with you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin faced him with a feigned smile, ¡°I believe him!¡± ¡°But as I know, he had a girlfriend at Stanford University, and he publicly acknowledged her before returning to the States and starting with you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin suddenly stopped walking, looking at Simon with an annoyed expression, ¡°Stop following me! I¡¯m going back to the hotel to sleep!¡± She wouldn¡¯t believe a word Simon said. Besides, Mo Chen wasn¡¯t a man to shy away from his actions. Simon watched her storming away, ¡°Looks like a real fight, staying at a hotel now, are you?¡± He quickened his pace to catch up, ¡°Let me drive you, otherwise I¡¯ll stand here and yell out your name. If you¡¯d like to be surrounded and watched by fans here, feel free to refuse me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin turned and walked straight to his car, opened the back door, and got in, saying coldly, ¡°Drive!¡± Simon smiled, settled into the driver¡¯s seat, and slowly drove away. ¡­ Shenghao Hotel. A ck Bugatti sports car was parked outside, the window rolled down. The man leaned back in his seat, his dark eyes fixed on the hotel entrance, a cigarette dangling from his lips. Another sleepless night, it seemed better to stay here and watch over Little Ghost. Mo Chen looked at his watch, his expression darkening. It was nearly midnight, and Little Ghost still hadn¡¯t returned? Suddenly, a white Bentley stopped outside the hotel, the doormaning forward to open the door. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s figure emerged from inside, then Simon got out of the driver¡¯s seat and followed her into the hotel. Seeing this scene, Mo Chen clenched his fists, his knuckles cracking. Fuck¡­ Is he creating an opportunity for that trash??? The next second, the volcano inside himpletely erupted. He got out of the car and mmed the door furiously, walking towards the hotel with rage emanating from him. Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was tense, his eyes sparking with anger, filled with a murderous aura. Today he was going to beat that trash to death! ¡­ Hotel lobby. The moment Qiao Ruoxin stepped into the elevator, she quickly pressed the up button, isting Simon behind the closing doors. When Simon reached the elevator doors and saw her childish move, he couldn¡¯t help butugh. She really did have the heart of a child. But as he turned around, he was suddenly punched. Caught off guard, he staggered back two steps after taking the punch. Upon realizing it was Mo Chen, Simon touched the corner of his mouth and said with a smile, ¡°Still as simple and brutal as two years ago, not gentle at all.¡± Mo Chen, suppressing the raging fire within him, yelled angrily, ¡°You motherfucker, try to get any closer to Qiao Ruoxin and see what happens!¡± ¡°I must say, Mo Chen, you reallyck manners. Even if you had a fight, how could you let a woman stay in a hotel?¡± ¡°None of your damn business!¡± Simon wasn¡¯t angry; he didn¡¯t care about the quarrel between Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen. He would be happy if the two of them broke up for good. ¡°I¡¯ve got things to do, I¡¯ll be leaving. I just gave her a ride on the way, it¡¯s my duty as her brother,¡± said Simon as he turned and walked away. Mo Chen, with a gloomy expression, stepped into the elevator, and after thirty seconds, the doors opened. He walked straight to the Presidential Suite where Qiao Ruoxin was staying. As he was about to ring the doorbell, the phone call from earlier that day shed in his mind. The man lowered his arm, reminding himself that three days meant three days; he couldn¡¯t keep indulging Little Ghost, or else she would always be spoiled and arrogant. Mo Chen stood silently in front of the door for a long time before making a call to Xiaowu, ¡°I¡¯ll stay in the room next to hers tonight, arrange it.¡± ¡°Right away, Master Mo!¡± He really wanted to kill that Little Ghost! Just one day not under his watch and there¡¯s trouble! ¡­ In the Presidential Suite just next door, Qiao Ruoxin, after taking a shower, fell into deep thought again. A day had passed of the three days, and she still had no clue. Maybe she should just make her rtionship with Mo Chen public and let him deal with any trouble thates their way? But there would probably never be peace with Mrs. Mo. And adding to it the slight concussion from today, the more she thought about it, the more her head ached. Subconsciously, she reached for her phone to call Mo Chen. But then she remembered her own grand deration on the phone earlier in the day; calling that damned man now would make her look pathetic, wouldn¡¯t it? Hold back! Even if she wanted to call, she had to hold back! It¡¯s just three days, right? Who¡¯s afraid of whom? Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help lying on her bed with a light sigh, ¡°But I really miss him so much¡­ aaargh!¡± Ever since she ran away from the United States, she had been sleeping with him every night, only asionally sleeping alone for a few nights. As she closed her eyes, all she could think about was that damned man¡¯s face, along with his sexy chest, abs¡­ and long legs. Then suddenly, she faintly heard moans from a woman¡­ the kind one makes in bed. She abruptly opened her eyes! Qiao Ruoxin thought she might be hallucinating as the moaning grew louder. She almost forgot she was in a hotel! Chapter 246 - 246 246 I dont have any women here ?Chapter 246: Chapter 246: I don¡¯t have any women here! Chapter 246: Chapter 246: I don¡¯t have any women here! Qiao Ruoxin got up and walked over, pressing her ear against the wall, and sure enough, she heard the woman¡¯s moans, which were getting more and more excessive! Damn! How is anyone supposed to sleep at night? She deliberately turned on the TV and randomly picked a noisy variety show, hoping to cover up the noise. She hadn¡¯t slept wellst night, and if she didn¡¯t get a good night¡¯s sleep tonight, she would probably be exhausted all day tomorrow. And so¡­ An hour went by, and the sounds continued. Qiao Ruoxin stared at the wall, shaking her head, ¡°Unbelievable, Mo Chen, you dare to call this a six-star hotel with this kind of soundproofing?¡± ¡­ Meanwhile. In the neighboring presidential suite. Mo Chen leaned emotionlessly on the bed, the woman¡¯s moans from next door filling his ears. He cursed quietly, ¡°Fuck¡­¡± What kind of soundproofing is this? And it¡¯s the Mo Family¡¯s property? Suddenly! There was a series of doorbell rings from outside. The man¡¯s brows rose, and a hint of confusion appeared in his eyes, but he still got up and walked toward the entrance. Mo Chen¡¯s tall figure approached the door, and through the peephole, he saw the person standing outside, his dark pupils suddenly constricting. It was Qiao Ruoxin! Fuck¡­ Why is she standing outside? Did she find out? ¡°Don¡¯t go too far! Do you know this is disturbing the peace? Keep it down! Or else I¡¯llin about you!¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s voice came from outside the door, sounding quite angry. ?????? What had he done? How was he disturbing the peace? Mo Chen deliberately lowered his voice, changing it so Little Ghost wouldn¡¯t recognize him, and asked, ¡°Who¡¯s disturbing the peace?¡± Qiao Ruoxin, standing outside, was stunned to hear a response. She didn¡¯t expect an actual reply, so she coldlyughed in a forthright manner, ¡°I know you have good stamina, but can you keep it down a bit? I still need to sleep!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen¡¯s face darkened to its limit, and he truly wanted to kill the Little Ghost. Did she think the woman¡¯s voice wasing from his room? What kind of pig-brain thought is that? ¡°I don¡¯t have any woman here!¡± he roared, unable to bear it any longer. Qiao Ruoxin outside was baffled. Huh? Why does that voice sound so familiar? But with a door between us, it¡¯s not very clear. ¡°No woman?¡± She replied disdainfully. Then she added, ¡°Oh¡­ I get it now, are you watching a video or something?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen¡¯s handsome features were shrouded in ayer of gloom, toozy to bother with her, and turned back into the presidential suite. ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin thought her warning had quieted down the neighbor. She returned to her room,y on her bed ready to sleep, and then¡­ it started again!!! Her eyes snapped open! What in the world is going on! Qiao Ruoxin felt like she was going crazy, she wouldn¡¯t be able to sleep at all tonight. She put on her bathrobe, stood up, and went to the balcony, angrily shouting toward the neighboring balcony, ¡°Have you no public decency? Can¡¯t you close your windows properly? Don¡¯t you have a trace of human modesty!¡± Already irritated, hearing this noise made her even more annoyed! Then, from the balcony on the other side behind her, a woman¡¯s voice came. ¡°Miss, sorry about that, we¡¯ll close the window right away.¡± Uh¡­ This is really awkward. Qiao Ruoxin turned around and saw a woman on the balcony opposite hers closing a window, and no longer could she hear the shouting. So she went in search of this side¡¯s neighbor and ended up mocking them. At this thought, she couldn¡¯t help but feel her cheeks burn with heat. So awkward¡­ Qiao Ruoxin turned back into her bedroom, flopped onto the bed, and buried her face in the pillow, feeling utterly humiliated. When she was in a bad mood, she always seemed to do something embarrassing. Then, no more sounds were heard all night¡­ The next day, early in the morning. After getting up, Qiao Ruoxin washed up and changed into a new set of clothes. As she passed by the neighboring room, she couldn¡¯t help but press the doorbell, wanting to apologize to the neighbor since she had been too impulsive the night before. But no matter how long she rang the doorbell, there was no answer. At that moment, a cleaningdy pushing a cart passed by: ¡°Miss, the guest in this room left very early.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked confused: ¡°Ah? They left? So early?¡± She thought she had already woken up quite early. ¡°Yes, since it was a single person staying, they left early.¡± The way she said it¡­ The cleaningdy indeed had a wealth of experience and had seen it all. ¡°Okay, thank you.¡± ¡­ Hengzhong Group, in the executive meeting room. Mo Chen left the hotel early in the morning, went back to Jiang Mansion No. 1, took a shower, changed into a new set of clothes, and then headed to the office to work. He had a severe case of mysophobia and wouldn¡¯t shower or sleep in a hotel unless it was absolutely necessary. But after a sleepless night, hisplexion today was forbiddingly dark. The management team reporting at the meeting were extremely cautious and trembling, fearing that a single misstep could provoke a thunderous outburst from Mr. Mo. After the two-hour meeting ended, Secretary Jiang handed him a cup of clear tea. The man frowned slightly, ¡°I wanted coffee. Can¡¯t you understand?¡± Secretary Jiang bowed his head in fear, ¡°I went to make coffee for you, but I ran into Director Mo, and he asked me to switch the coffee with tea.¡± The man¡¯s expression was cold but he said nothing else, only replying with a simple instruction, ¡°Go out and tell them to start the next meeting immediately, no need to wait.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Secretary Jiang quickly left. The next meeting was initially scheduled to take ce in two more hours, but Mr. Mo¡¯s word wasw ¨C who would dare to object? He took a sip of tea and scowled, setting the cup back on the conference table. Picking up his phone, he saw ¡°Brotherhood Group: Unchecked Messages 99+¡± His slender fingers swiped the screen open and entered the group chat. Ji Haochuan: ¡°Did Qiao Ruoxin really have an ident with the wires yesterday?¡± Bai Junyan: ¡°I heard it from the agentter. It¡¯s true she fell, got a mild concussion, but nothing too serious.¡± Gu Mocheng: ¡°@Mo Chen you missed your hero moment???¡± Bai Junyan: ¡°@Mo Chen@Mo Chen@Mo Chen Mr. Mo! I heard from the on-site agent that Qiao Ruoxin hasn¡¯t been in a good state thesest few days. Did you guys have a fight?¡± Lu Siheng: ¡°Would he ever bear to argue with Qiao Ruoxin?¡± Reading the chat history on his phone screen, Mo Chen¡¯splexion immediately changed. Remembering the call Qiao Ruoxin made to him the day before, he had thought she was just being petntly nonchnt. He exited the chat interface and dialed Bai Junyan¡¯s number, quickly getting through. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°She got a concussion from the fall? What are you guys doing? A bunch of useless idiots!¡± ¡°Calm down, Mr. Mo. We didn¡¯t want this to happen either, it was an ident. Thankfully, it¡¯s not serious, just a minor concussion. She¡¯ll be fine with a couple of days of rest.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was tightly clenched as he sternly ordered, ¡°Have your woman go check on her.¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you go? Did you really have a fight?¡± His face was emotionless as he hung up the phone. She had been ying up, and he had only one day left to stand his ground. He would not give in, nor could he let Little Ghost continue her mischief. Chapter 247 - 247 247 Mr. Mo Miss Qiao is missing ?Chapter 247: Chapter 247: Mr. Mo, Miss Qiao is missing! Chapter 247: Chapter 247: Mr. Mo, Miss Qiao is missing! Coffee shop. Qiao Ruoxin sat across from Lan Ke, lifting her coffee cup and taking a sip. ¡°Did you need something from me?¡± Lan Ke smiled faintly, ¡°I came to see how you are. Did you have a fight with Mr. Mo?¡± ¡°You could say that¡­ He demanded that I make our rtionship public, or he would break up with me. He gave me three days to consider it, and today is thest day.¡± ¡°Then just go public. Although revealing your rtionship might affect your career, with Mr. Mo around, he¡¯s certain to give you all the best resources. You won¡¯t be short of money.¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled weakly and sighed softly, ¡°You don¡¯t understand, I have my concerns.¡± If she didn¡¯t say it, probably it meant she couldn¡¯t say it. Lan Ke didn¡¯t press further, ¡°Then you should have a proper talk with Mo Chen. He dotes on you so much, he¡¯ll definitely amodate you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± It seemed she had already left everyone with a certain impression, of being spoiled and arrogant. ¡­ Soon, night fell. It was thest night of the three-day deadline. Qiao Ruoxin started pacing back and forth in the hotel¡¯s presidential suite again. ¡°What should I do, what should I do! What exactly should I do!¡± She pped her head, feeling rather irritated, her head aching. Qiao Ruoxin walked out onto the balcony, took out her phone, and dialed Mrs. Mo¡¯s number. After three rings, the call was answered with Mrs. Mo¡¯s elegant voiceing through, ¡°Who is this?¡± ¡°Mrs. Mo, it¡¯s me, Qiao Ruoxin.¡± ¡°Well, this is a surprise. You calling me, is there something you need?¡± She hesitated for a second, then said, ¡°Mo Chen told me if I don¡¯t go public with our rtionship, he will break up with me. Can you please cancel our agreement? Since I¡¯vee back this time, I haven¡¯t nned on leaving him again. I¡¯ve been thinking¡­ ¡± Qiao Ruoxin hadn¡¯t finished her sentence when Mrs. Mo¡¯s calm voice interrupted from the other end of the phone, ¡°I¡¯m afraid that¡¯s not possible. How you handle this situation is up to you, but if you break the agreement, you¡¯ll only decrease your trustworthiness in my eyes further.¡± And with that, she hung up the phone. Staring at the ended call on her phone screen, her headache worsened. This mother and son were going to torment her to death! Watching the time creep closer to midnight, only a few hours were left on the three-day ultimatum. Meanwhile¡ª In the next room, the tall figure of a man also paced back and forth, his dark eyes fixated on the mobile phone lying on his desk, waiting for a call from Little Ghost. He was bing visibly impatient. Mo Chen nced at his wristwatch¡ªit was now nine o¡¯clock in the evening, not long until midnight. The man¡¯s handsome face tensed, showing his displeasure, and he eventually sat in the chair behind the desk, silently awaiting the moment his phone would vibrate. The little ghost wouldn¡¯t let him down, right? She should¡­ Suddenly! The phone on the desk vibrated. The man looked up sharply, his dark eyes quickly filling with disappointment¡ªit wasn¡¯t a call from Qiao Ruoxin. He picked up the phone, his voice cold to the extreme, ¡°Speak.¡± ¡°Mr. Mo! Miss Qiao has disappeared!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s face was struck with shock as he stood up abruptly and walked briskly towards the foyer, roaring into the phone at Xiaowu on the other end, ¡°What the hell did you just say?¡± ¡°Miss Qiao left the hotel a moment ago, took a cab and left. We followed for half an hour but lost her. We¡¯re checking the surveince now!¡± The man hung up abruptly and stormed out of the hotel. Walking towards the elevator, his face an ugly shade of anger, he dialed Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s number, but no one answered. His tall silhouette stood in front of the elevator, pressing the descent button repeatedly. His eyes were pitch-ck and filled with rage. Qiao Ruoxin! You sure are ruthless! I gave you three days to think it over, and you yed a disappearing act on me! Damn it! The next time he found Qiao Ruoxin, he swore he would tie this Little Ghost to the bed, break her legs, and make sure she never dreams of freedom again in her life! He meant what he said! With fury broiling with nowhere to vent, he felt as if his blood were boiling inside him, yelling and screaming, fueling an urge to smash something. His emotions were spiraling out of control again. Mo Chen entered the elevator and descended to the hotel lobby in a matter of seconds. Carrying an aura of malevolence, he stormed out of the hotel. At this moment, he was like a raging beast that no one dared to approach. ¡­ Inside a taxi. Qiao Ruoxin sat in the back seat, gazing out at the night scene through the car window, her mind in turmoil, which is why she wanted to go out for a drive. The driver wore a ck cap, looking sneaky and shifty-eyed, continuously watching her through the rearview mirror. Unaware of his scrutiny, Qiao Ruoxin was still lost in her own world, incessantly wondering whether or not to go public with her rtionship. ¡°Miss, where exactly do you want to go?¡± asked the driver. She looked out the window, speaking indifferently, ¡°Just drive, I won¡¯t shortchange you.¡± ¡°Okay, I got it,¡± replied the driver, seeing her distracted air and a sleazy smile creeping across his face. He then stepped on the gas, speeding towards the suburbs. About forty minutester, Qiao Ruoxin suddenly noticed the night scenery outside the window had turned into a deste, uninhabited suburb. Her heart skipped a beat. This is bad! Could she have run into a thug? It was then that Qiao Ruoxin somewhat came to her senses, and looking towards the back of the driver¡¯s head she said, ¡°Driver, I want to go back now. Please take me back to the hotel.¡± ¡°Sure, but we¡¯ve gone quite a distance, so it will take some time to get back,¡± he responded. Her heartbeat quickened as she started to feel something was off. Qiao Ruoxin became more alert and stealthily pulled out her cell phone from her bag, ready to call the police. Just then, the car slowly came to a stop in pitch darkness. Qiao Ruoxin, seeing the driver about to open the door, quickly pushed her door open and bolted. No sooner had she taken a few steps than the driver grabbed her wrist, ¡°Hey, beauty, where are you running to? Loneliness can get to youte at night, let me keep youpany? I¡¯ve never seen a woman as beautiful as you before.¡± His tone was as disgusting as it was sleazy. Qiao Ruoxin turned around and drove her knee upward, aiming a kick at the driver¡¯s groin, ¡°Go to hell! You sick pervert!¡± ¡°Aaah!!!¡± The driver let out a pig-like scream and copsed on the ground, curling up in agony. Qiao Ruoxin took the chance to turn and flee in panic. She found even one more nce at this sleazy man nauseating. She kept running until she reached an empty highway where she couldn¡¯t run any further, with cold sweat breaking out on her forehead. Hands on her knees, she bent over, gasping for breath. Qiao Ruoxin wanted to use her phone to call for help but realized that in her panic she had left it in the car. She looked ahead, then back the way she came, feeling as though she were stranded in a no man¡¯snd. Was she going to spend the night here? Everything was pitch-ck, and the road was nowhere to be seen. She never thought the capital had such deserted suburbs; she had never been to this ce before. ¡°Mo Chen, brother¡­ help me.¡± She muttered to herself, on the verge of breaking down. Chapter 248 - 248 248 The three-day deadline is approaching ?Chapter 248: Chapter 248: The three-day deadline is approaching, what is your answer? Chapter 248: Chapter 248: The three-day deadline is approaching, what is your answer? Qiao Ruoxin had walked down this pitch-ck road for a very, very long time, so tired she felt like crying. The road seemed endless, no matter how much she walked, it never ended. Suddenly! Then a blinding high beam shone over, and the sound of a horn red! Startled, she quivered slightly and suddenly turned around to see a ck Bugatti sports car slowly stopping in front of her. Then she saw the man inside, it was Mo Chen! At this moment, Qiao Ruoxin finally understood what it meant to be like rain after a long drought! Sheughed from the bottom of her heart. The car door swung open, and Mo Chen stepped out, fury emanating off him as he mmed the door and strode toward her. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Are you fucking trying to get yourself killed?¡± Before the man could finish, that slender and delicate figure ran towards him and threw herself into his arms, hitting him so hard that he inadvertently took a step back. Mo Chen, his face still full of anger, now had a hint of surprise in his eyes as he looked down at the Little Ghost in his arms. Although his anger had no outlet, he instinctively gripped Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s slender waist tightly. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, you finally came! If you hadn¡¯t, I would have to walk all night! My legs are about to break!¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s voice carried a slight whine, her slender arms tightly embracing the man¡¯s waist, her little face rubbing against the fabric of his chest. The man pushed her away and roared with fury, ¡°Why the fuck did youe here? Does ying missing excite you? I really want to kill you!¡± She was slightly taken aback, feeling almost deafened by his yelling. This vtile Divine Beast¡¯s emotions were out of control again. ¡°I didn¡¯t! I encountered a pervert! That taxi driver deliberately brought me here; he tried to rape me!¡± Mo Chen instantly erupted like a volcano, his tone unstoppable with explosion and rage, ¡°Fuck¡­ Where is he?¡± His fists were already cracking with tension. ¡°I don¡¯t know; I ran far, but I kicked him in the groin. I guess he won¡¯t be getting up.¡± Mo Chen scrutinized the expression on her little face, his cold voice questioning, ¡°You weren¡¯t intentionally ying missing?¡± She shook her head, ¡°No, I just wanted to go out for a drive, I didn¡¯t expect to get a sleazy thug for a taxi driver.¡± The man¡¯s slender fingers grasped her chin, staring at her for a while, his deep voice pressing, ¡°The three-day deadline is almost up; what is your answer?¡± The smile at the corner of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mouth stiffened. This damn man remembered this matter the most clearly. ¡°I¡­ let¡¯s talk about it at 12 o¡¯clock; there¡¯s still an hour anyway.¡± Ayer of displeasure shadowed over Mo Chen¡¯s handsome features, ¡°Are you brushing me off?¡± ¡°You said three days, exactly three days, not a minute more, not a second less.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man¡¯s face darkened, silent. So, why exactly did he set a three-day deadline??? ¡­ Inside the car. Qiao Ruoxin sat inside the bastard¡¯s car, finally feeling at ease, her sense of security skyrocketing. No one gave her a greater sense of security than Mo Ye. The man driving nced at her indifferently and spoke in a deep voice, ¡°I¡¯ll have someone deal with that driver.¡± ¡°Mm, thank you, Brother Mo Chen.¡± Qiao Ruoxin gazed at the man¡¯s handsome profile, his sexy thin lips, suddenly filled with a longing feeling. They had been apart for three days, with no kisses, no hugs, no intimate contact of any sort. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, how have these three days been for you?¡± The next second, the man let out a disdainful snort of derision, ¡°Great! Especially great! Did you really think I can¡¯t live without you? Let me tell you! I¡¯ve been fucking thrilled!¡± ¡°¡­¡± This proud and haughty bastard. Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t speak again, but leaned back in her seat and closed her eyes to rest. The night¡¯s startling events had left her feeling physically and mentally exhausted; she needed to recuperate. Mo Chen nced at her, but didn¡¯t speak either, driving in silence back to the Imperial Capital District. The car slowly stopped outside the hotel. As Qiao Ruoxin was leaning on the passenger seat, she dozed off a bit when the man¡¯s deep voice reached her ear, ¡°We¡¯ve arrived.¡± She opened her eyes, saw the familiar hotel entrance, and realized they¡¯d returned. She unfastened her seatbelt, ready to get out. Just as Qiao Ruoxin was about to push the car door open, she hesitated for a moment, turned to look at him and said, ¡°Come in with me; it¡¯s almost midnight anyway. Calling is not as good as talking face to face.¡± ¡°Hmm,¡± the man responded indifferently and stepped out of the car. Mo Chen handed the car keys to the hotel valet and then joined her in entering the hotel lobby. Until they got into the elevator, neither of them exchanged a single word. Qiao Ruoxin stole a nce at the tall and handsome man next to her, and he just happened to catch her gaze. ¡°What are you looking at?¡± ¡°Looking at how handsome you are,¡± she replied offhand. Mo Chen snorted with contempt, ¡°Haven¡¯t slept with you for three days; you want it now?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She was genuinely speechless, ¡°Can¡¯t you think about anything else?¡± ¡°I do; there¡¯s twenty minutes left until midnight.¡± With that, the man checked the time on his wrist again, still wearing the Patek Philippe watch that Qiao Ruoxin had custom ordered for him at the headquarters. Seeing the watch on his wrist, the corners of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips curled up into a beautiful arc. She had to admit, that watch really suited Mo Chen. With a ding-dong, the elevator doors slowly opened. She followed the man towards the number te of her room. Huh? How did this bastard know which room she was staying in? He seemed to have visited it several times before just by looking at his back. ¡°How do you know where I¡¯m staying?¡± she asked out of curiosity. Just then, the cleaningdy from the day before passed by, saw Qiao Ruoxin, and greeted, ¡°Miss, just got back?¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled, ¡°Yes, just got back.¡± The cleaningdy looked at Mo Chen and blurted out, ¡°Sir, you¡¯re here again, staying next to thisdy¡¯s room? Will you need a brand new, unused bedsheet again?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The atmosphere suddenly turned exceptionally awkward. Qiao Ruoxin was utterly dumbfounded. ??? Staying next door to her room??? Had she heard it wrong, or had the cleaningdy mistaken someone else? A fleeting embarrassment crossed Mo Chen¡¯s impassive handsome face as he simply replied, ¡°No need.¡± ¡°Oh, okay then, goodbye,¡± the cleaningdy said and left with her cart. The man stood in front of her room, his voice deep, ¡°Open the door.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was in shock, taking a long time to regain her senses, ¡°Wait, what did that cleaningdy mean? What do you mean by ¡®you¡¯re here again¡¯? Staying in the room next to mine???¡± Mo Chen took her room card, directly swiped it to open the door, and walked in. ¡°You talk! What exactly is going on; you¡¯re staying next to me?¡± she followed behind the man, persistently questioning. The man nced at his phone with a cold expression and reminded her in a cold voice, ¡°Ten minutes left.¡± Chapter 249 - 249 249 Announcing Their Relationship The ?Chapter 249: Chapter 249: Announcing Their Rtionship: The Picture is of Their Kiss Chapter 249: Chapter 249: Announcing Their Rtionship: The Picture is of Their Kiss Mo Chen strode over to the sofa and sat down, assuming a posture of cold indifference as he waited for the clock to strike midnight. ¡°I remember now!¡± She suddenly recalled hearing a woman¡¯s moans that night. When she went next door to argue, the man¡¯s voice inside sounded all too familiar. ¡°That night, I knocked on the door of the room next to mine, you were staying inside, weren¡¯t you?¡± The man nced at her silently then pulled out a cigarette, ced it between his lips, and lit it with a lighter. Smoke swirled around, blurring his handsome features. Disdain shed in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes: ¡°Mo Chen, you¡¯re so perverted¡­¡± He nced at his wristwatch again and said in a deep voice, ¡°Last minute.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin sat on the opposite sofa, and suddenly the atmosphere in the room quieted down. In those sixty seconds, Ruoxin¡¯s mind was a battlefield, unable to determine a victor. In the final second, the man stubbed out the cigarette in the ashtray. ¡°Speak, what¡¯s your answer?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s voice was cold and deep, his dark eyes intently focusing on Little Ghost before him. ¡°I¡­¡± Seeing her hesitation, the man abruptly stood up and walked towards the entryway. His indifferent departure sent a wave of inexplicable panic through Qiao Ruoxin. She leapt to her feet and threw herself at his tall, imposing silhouette. Qiao Ruoxin tightly embraced the man from behind: ¡°Mo Chen, don¡¯t go!¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t want to go public with the rtionship, then let¡¯s break up! You really think I can¡¯t live without you? Do you know how many women are lining up outside begging me to take them to bed?¡± The man coldly removed the small hands from his waist and took hold of the door handle, ready to leave. At this moment, he was gambling¡­ Gambling that Little Ghost harbored even a sliver of reluctance to let him go. Of course Ruoxin knew! Countless women schemed to touch even a fraction of his life, content even with just being his mistress. But this damn man was so picky, very few women ever caught his interest. ¡°Mo Chen! I agree! Let¡¯s go public with our rtionship!¡± After speaking, she was shocked by her own words. After agonizing for three days over what decision to make, the sight of Mo Chen¡¯s detached departure made her instantly choose to go public with their rtionship. Shock quickly filled Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes, a trace of astonishment appearing on his handsome face before his lips curled into a satisfied smile. He turned around and gripped Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s chin, his turbulent emotions instantly calming. ¡°Are you sure?¡± The man¡¯s voice suddenly softened. Damn! This jerk changes his tune too fast! One moment he was heartlessly walking away, and the next, once she agreed to go public with the rtionship, he was instantly all tender! ¡°Yeah, you¡¯re more important to me.¡± Mo Chen chuckled lowly and pulled her tightly into his arms, his arms locking around her slender waist as if he intended to meld her into his flesh and blood. The man¡¯s deep voice resonated from above her head: ¡°At least you know what¡¯s good for you!¡± Held in his embrace, Qiao Ruoxin feltfortable and liked the feeling of being held tightly by Mo Chen. But¡­ as for Mrs. Mo¡­ ¡°Mo Chen, as long as I agree to make our rtionship public, you will handle the rest of the matters, right?¡± The man answered her with action, pinning her down on the soft sofa and fiercely kissing her lips. ¡°Mmm¡­ I¡¯m trying to have a serious conversation with you!¡± ¡°Little Ghost, it¡¯s been three days since Ist touched you,¡± the man¡¯s voice grew huskier by the minute,ced with a hint of seductiveness. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face flushed with red, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you¡¯ve been doing well these past three days? You even said there¡¯s a lineup of women waiting to sleep with you¡­¡± The man lowered his head and kissed her lips again. Until she felt it hard to breathe, Mo Chen leaned his forehead against her fair and smooth one, ¡°That was said in anger, actually, Brother really missed you.¡± Having not held her in his arms to sleep for several nights, a gloomy mood had umted like an illness. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips couldn¡¯t help but curve upward, her slender fingers climbing onto the man¡¯s shoulders, ¡°Let¡¯s take a selfie, shall we?¡± The man¡¯s handsome eyebrows raised, ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°To announce our rtionship on Weibo!¡± She pushed the man¡¯s body away, and then straightened her clothes that had been messed up by the scoundrel. Mo Chen¡¯s handsome features were covered in ayer of indulgent tenderness, his dark eyes staring at her. Qiao Ruoxin suddenly remembered that her phone was left in that taxi, so she stretched out her hand directly towards the scoundrel, ¡°Give me your phone.¡± The man handed over his phone to her. Qiao Ruoxin unlocked his phone screen and couldn¡¯t help butin, ¡°No beauty camera app, just the primitive camera¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± She opened the phone¡¯s basic camera and then adjusted to an angle with good lighting. ¡°Mo Chen Brother, look at the camera, shall I take it now?¡± Looking at Mo Chen in the camera, this scoundrel was really handsome, looking so striking even in the phone¡¯s basic camera, like he came with a natural photo retouch feature. The moment Qiao Ruoxin pressed the shutter button, the man suddenly grabbed her head with hisrge palm and kissed her lips. Then, a kissing photo was taken just like that. Mo Chen released the surprised her and took the phone to have a look, chuckling softly, ¡°Not a bad shot.¡± He opened his own Weibo and posted a message: [Reconciled.] apanied by the kissing photo. ¡°Hey! Don¡¯t!¡± Qiao Ruoxin watched helplessly as he pressed the send button! The Weibo post was sessfully published. Her little face was filled with hurt, her voice tinged with a sob, ¡°I have five million followers on my Weibo, probably half of them will unfollow me tonight, and a small portion will be my haters.¡± At that moment, Mo Chen made a phone call, his deep and sexy voice ordering, ¡°Trend it for three days, don¡¯t take it down.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief, three days??? Then, the man pulled her wrist and stood up, walking towards the entrance hall. ¡°Where are we going?¡± she asked, baffled. ¡°Going home, did you want to stay here? I don¡¯t like doing it in a hotel,¡± his handsome face showed an undisguised disgust. ¡°¡­¡± She really wanted to bite this scoundrel to death! So domineering, paranoid, and unreasonable! ¡­ In the car, Qiao Ruoxin sat in the passenger seat, feeling instantly rxed. Mo Chen slowly pulled the car over to the side, unbuckled his seatbelt, and nced at Little Ghost beside him, ¡°Wait for me in the car, don¡¯t run around.¡± ¡°What are you going to do?¡± she asked, puzzled. The scoundrel didn¡¯t pay her any attention and went straight to the pharmacy. A few minutester, Mo Chen returned to the car, handing her a box of condoms, ¡°Do you like this vor?¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at the box, instantly feeling her cheeks ze with heat. Damn! This scoundrel was bing more and more shameless! ¡°You went out just to buy this?¡± The man buckled up his seatbelt and began to drive off, his tone cool as he said, ¡°We ran out at home.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 250 - 250 250 She finally found that video ?Chapter 250: Chapter 250: She finally found that video! Chapter 250: Chapter 250: She finally found that video! One in the morning. #MoChenQiaoRuoxinGettingBackTogether# suddenly topped the trending searches, explosion! Topic views soared to three hundred million within an hour, nearly crashing the Weibo servers. The Weibo post where Mo Chen announced his rtionship had over a million shares andments! [Ahhhhhhhh!!! Damn! My shipped CP came true! Chenxin¡¯s wishes Chenxin¡¯s wishes ah!] [This kissing photo, oh my God! Critical hit! This dog food is so sweet! I¡¯m already fantasizing about the scene where they p for love!] [!!!! OMG! I witnessed history! Master Mo and Miss Qiao actually got back! Together!] [I cried! I really cried! Miss Qiao still belongs to Master Mo, which is great! I like Master Mo! I don¡¯t like Simon!] [All the men coveting Miss Qiao should give up now! I¡¯m taking our brother Xingyu and leaving the scene, finally no more being tied up, yay!] [This kissing photo has my auntieughing non-stop, way too sweet! Master Mo Master Mo, please post more often on Weibo, update us on your daily life!] [Master Mo only posts on Weibo once a year, and that¡¯s on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s birthday. Now he finally made a post, announcing the rtionship of all things!] [Is Qiao Ruoxin marrying into a wealthy family now? I¡¯m so jealous, crying with envy, will she be getting up from a bed that¡¯s tens of thousands of square meters??? What exactly does the Mo Family Estate look like, the news says it¡¯s like a mini pce!] [Qiao Ruoxin you liar! You¡¯ve killed me! Turn around and look at your Weibo, does it p your face? What you said and what you¡¯re doing? Love-struck, you¡¯re not far from being muddled!] [It makes me cry, how could Miss Qiao be love-struck? Didn¡¯t we agree on not dating! You belong to us! You can¡¯t be in a rtionship! This kissing photo is so heartbreaking.] [Oh no!!! Miss Qiao is mine! How could Qiao Ruoxin be in a rtionship! I hate you! From today on, I am your anti-fan, and I¡¯ll downvote you every time I see you!] Comments on Weibo were prized, with many supporting the news, but quite a few fans also opposed, with many detaching and backtracking. Additionally, Master Mo¡¯s brothers also came to show support. Jiashi Airlines President, Gu Mocheng forwarded the Weibo post: [A rare sight.] Hengzhong Film Company President, Bai Junyan forwarded the Weibo post: [Should¡¯ve posted a bed photo.] BMW China President, Lu Siheng forwarded the Weibo post: [Congrattions!] Leqi Group President, Ji Haochuan forwarded the Weibo post: [Master Mo is mighty!] ¡­ Mo Family Estate. Madam Moy in bed, looking at Mo Chen¡¯s Weibo on her phone, a cold sneer forming at the corner of her mouth. ¡°As expected, still immature, not steady, unreliable.¡± Madam Mo didn¡¯t have much of a reaction, only made a phone call, her tone indifferent: ¡°Keep an eye out for suitable societydies, preferably Mo Chen¡¯s type.¡± ¡°Sis, rest assured.¡± ¡°That arranged marriage Mo Chen had when he was a child, did you go and cancel it?¡± ¡°Mo Chen mentioned it, but I forgot about it, too busy. Shall I go now?¡± Madam Mo sneered: ¡°No need to cancel, it might be usefulter.¡± ¡­ The next day, early morning. Qiao Ruoxiny in bed, the more she slept the more exhausted she became, all because of Mo Chen! She woke with a start from a dream; the first thing to meet her eyes was the man¡¯s iparably handsome face, the post-coital sexiness and fatigue evident. The man held her in a deep sleep. After three consecutive nights of insomnia, ¡®working¡¯ hardst night, she slept for quite a long time. Qiao Ruoxin gently removed the man¡¯s arm from around her waist; he furrowed his brows instantaneously but remained asleep. She tiptoed out of bed, slipped on her slippers and went alone to the bathroom to take a look in the mirror. As expected, just like she imagined. Her fair skin bore quite a few marks, making her look as if she¡¯d been ravaged. Qiao Ruoxin sighed in resignation, then brushed her teeth and freshened up before returning to the bedroom to find Mo Chen still asleep. So she decided to go downstairs alone to get a bottle of water, her mouth parched throughout the night. She gently closed the bedroom door. Qiao Ruoxin went downstairs to the kitchen refrigerator and grabbed a bottle of mineral water. Sitting on the sofa in the living room, she had just opened it and taken a couple of sips when the nanny came over, ¡°Miss Qiao, do you know what this is, and is it important?¡± The nanny handed her something that had been unearthed from the soil. She frowned, picked it up to look, and said, ¡°This is a U-disk, why is it so dirty?¡± ¡°The gardener found it while he was turning over the garden¡¯s soil, it seems to have been buried for a long time, maybe Mr. Mo threw it away when he was in a bad mood¡ªhe tends to throw things around.¡± ¡°Fine, give it to me, I¡¯ll ask him about itter.¡± Qiao Ruoxin wiped the U-disk clean with a tissue, feeling rather curious. Even if he was angry, why would he throw a U-disk into the garden? Judging by the rust marks on it, it seemed to have been buried for at least a year or two. A year or two! A spark shed in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mind! Could it be¡­ that video??? Immediately, Qiao Ruoxin stood up, U-disk in hand, and went to the study upstairs, turning on the man¡¯sputer. She inserted the U-disk into theputer, but due to its prolonged burial in soil, there was no reaction for a long time. She unplugged and retried several times, and finally, theputer responded! A glint of light appeared in her eyes as she stared intently at theputer screen, opened the U-disk folder, and found many empty folders inside. One of the folders was named: Filthy. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fingertips trembled, her heart pounding as she hesitated for a moment before clicking on the folder. Inside was a ten-minute-long video! Her heart tightened as if someone were choking her, making her ufortable. With a click of the mouse, she opened the video. Then there was a pitch-ck room, and the camera focused on a bed where a man and a woman were entwined! Qiao Ruoxin immediately felt a chill and fearfully widened her eyes, staring unblinkingly at the screen. The video was choppy, staggering, perhaps due to the U-disk¡¯s failure. Suddenly!!! She saw the woman¡¯s face in the video!!! It was exactly like her own!!! Qiao Ruoxin instantly turned pale as if she had seen a ghost, her scalp tingling! Her breathing became rapid. How could this be! The video was of a woman sleeping with a middle-aged man, and that woman¡¯s figure and face looked a lot like her own, especially the moment she saw the full face; she immediately got goosebumps! The woman¡¯s face was identical to hers! Just like hers! That was her face! Only¡­ the look in her eyes wasn¡¯t like hers. The video was explicit, making her feel nauseous! Not to mention that Mo Chen found the video disgusting and wanted to vomit, she herself felt repulsed! Suddenly! The study door opened, and the man¡¯s deep,zy voice came through, ¡°Little Ghost, what are you doing?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face was a picture of panic, and she reflexively pulled out the U-disk, her face deathly pale with no hint of color. ¡°What¡¯s¡­ what¡¯s wrong?¡± Her voice was a bit shaky, and the hand holding the U-disk behind her was trembling. Chapter 251 - 251 251 The womans face in the video is ?Chapter 251: Chapter 251: The woman¡¯s face in the video is exactly like hers! Chapter 251: Chapter 251: The woman¡¯s face in the video is exactly like hers! Mo Chen¡¯s tall silhouette moved towards her, pulling her up from her seat behind the desk. His slender fingers pinched her chin, his eyes narrowing slightly, ¡°Why is yourplexion so poor?¡± Qiao Ruoxin forced augh, ¡°How can it not be when you tormented me allst night?¡± The man chuckled softly, taking her into his arms, his chin resting on her slender shoulders. ¡°Brother was too roughst night, did I hurt you?¡± His voice was gentle and enticing, as if he was bewitching her. Qiao Ruoxin leaned against the man¡¯s shoulder, her face pale, her mind flooded with the images from the video on theputer. That video instantly became her nightmare! So disgusting¡­ Nauseous, wanting to vomit! She resisted the sense of fear and nausea, saying, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, go wash up, and I¡¯ll make breakfast for you.¡± Mo Chen, holding her delicate frame, kissed her earlobe, ¡°Little Ghost, I willpensate you for the losses caused by going public with our rtionship, okay?¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± ¡°Good girl.¡± The man let go of Qiao Ruoxin, then turned and left the study. After Mo Chen left, her forced smile finally disappeared, reced with a look of panic. ¡­ Downstairs, in the kitchen. Qiao Ruoxin was absent-mindedly preparing breakfast, her mind preupied with that video. How could this be? How could there be someone with a face exactly like hers? She almost began to doubt whether she had amnesia or had been assaulted in the past? But the woman in the video seemed to enjoy it; she was clearly there by choice! And the man in the video looked to be around forty; just thinking of those explicit scenes made her want to vomit. No wonder Mo Chen had felt nauseous and vomited whenever he thought of that video these past two years. I can¡¯t let this happen! I must not let Mo Chen remember this video; otherwise, his psychological trauma is sure to recur. It might even get worse! Qiao Ruoxin was cutting fruit to make a fruit sd when suddenly, she cut her hand¡ªbut she didn¡¯t feel any pain. ¡°Oh my! Miss Qiao, how careless of you, you¡¯ve cut your hand¡ªit¡¯s bleeding!¡± The housekeeper immediately grabbed her hand and rinsed it under the tap for a long time. Then she quickly fetched a band-aid and applied it to her finger, ¡°Miss Qiao, stop what you¡¯re doing, let me take over.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Qiao Ruoxin walked out of the kitchen and sat down in the dining room, her whole being as if soulless. At that moment, Mo Chen, impably dressed, descended the stairs, wearing a ck suit and a ck shirt underneath, exuding a dark aura. But today, Mo Chen appeared clear-headed and refreshed; the mncholy from the previous days had vanished instantly. He curved his lips, walking into the dining room, his long fingers gently touching her head, ¡°Where¡¯s breakfast?¡± Qiao Ruoxin came back to her senses, ¡°Oh, I identally cut my finger earlier, I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯ll make you breakfast another day.¡± The man sat in the chair next to her, his brows knit together as he picked up her finger to examine it, and said sternly, ¡°Clumsy!¡± ¡°¡­¡± The housekeeper brought the breakfast to the table and then left. Mo Chen nced at her, ¡°Do you want me to feed you?¡± ¡°No need, it¡¯s just a small wound, it¡¯s nothing.¡± She picked up the spoon and slowly sipped her porridge. Looking up, she saw Mo Chen eating gracefully, truly the face that held up the beauty standard in the wealthy circles, making even the act of eating a feast for the eyes. Qiao Ruoxin stared at the porridge in her bowl, her mind involuntarily shing back to that video, a wave of nausea surging forward, and suddenly she lost her appetite. Suddenly she thought about the past two years. Was it the same for Mo Chen? Losing his appetite at the thought of that video, irritable thinking about it, detesting women even more, even to the point of bing nauseous and wanting to vomit. If she put herself in his shoes, seeing a video of Mo Chen in bed with an older woman, she might very well develop an eating disorder herself. It¡¯s disgusting! It¡¯s really disgusting! All that was on her mind was that video, and the woman in the video even had a face identical to hers! This hair-raising feeling was no less terrifying than bumping into a ghost! First off, she could be certain that aside from Mo Chen, she hadn¡¯t had intimate contact with any other man. So who was that woman in the video? Why did she look exactly like her? It was uncanny. Seeing her distracted, Mo Chen inquired in a deep voice, ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± ¡°Ah? Nothing, I just don¡¯t have much of an appetite, and I¡¯m tired, want to sleep.¡± Right now, she truly didn¡¯t feel like doing anything but sleep, to forget the content of that video. The man chuckled: ¡°So sleepy? Seems like I bullied you too muchst night.¡± ¡°You realize that now! Don¡¯t go that far next time!¡± A hint of tender indulgence appeared on Mo Chen¡¯s cold and handsome face, but he said nothing and continued eating breakfast. After breakfast, Mo Chen went to the office, while citing exhaustion, she decided to take the day off. ¡­ After watching the chauffeur drive Mo Chen away, she sneaked back into the study on her own. She inserted the USB drive into theputer; it didn¡¯t respond at first, but after many attempts, theputer finally read the USB drive sessfully. Qiao Ruoxin stared at theputer screen with full concentration, rewatching the video several times with seriousness. Barely suppressing the urge to vomit. Every time she watched it, her fear intensified. The face of the woman in the video was her own! Even the faint tear mole at the corner of the eye was in the exact same spot! What on earth was going on? Qiao Ruoxin exited the yback page and, without hesitation, permanently deleted the video! She never wanted to see that video again! Then, she went to the window and threw the USB drive into the garden. With a grave expression, Qiao Ruoxin made a phone call to her mother, which was quickly answered. ¡°Xinxin?¡± ¡°Are you home? I have something to ask you.¡± ¡°Mom is home,e over.¡± The voice of Qiao¡¯s mother on the other end was full of surprise. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll be there soon.¡± After hanging up, Qiao Ruoxin fell silent for a moment. Could it be that she had a twin sister? Otherwise, how could that identical face be exined? The face wasn¡¯t simr, it was identical! Qiao Ruoxin changed into a different outfit in her bedroom, then drove to her mother¡¯s vi. Forty minutester, she arrived at the viplex. Qiao Ruoxin walked up to the door and rang the doorbell, and it was her mother who personally answered. She walked in with a cool demeanor. Did Qiao¡¯s mother see the trouble on her face? She sat down on the living room sofa and Qiao¡¯s mother poured her a cup of tea: ¡°Xinxin, what¡¯s the matter? I thought you would never bother with me again. Also, I saw you and Mo Chen go public with your rtionship today.¡± Qiao¡¯s mother was careful with her words, afraid of displeasing her. Qiao Ruoxin got straight to the point and asked: ¡°Did you only give birth to me back then?¡± Qiao¡¯s mother was taken aback for several seconds, not understanding the meaning of her words. ¡°What do you mean? Mom doesn¡¯t understand what you¡¯re saying.¡± ¡°I mean, do I have any twin sisters or something? Did you lose one?¡± Qiao¡¯s motherughed it off: ¡°How could that be? What are you imagining? Mom only had you, there are no twin sisters.¡± Chapter 252 - 252 252 Brother Mo Chen you are so perverted ?Chapter 252: Chapter 252: Brother Mo Chen, you are so perverted! Chapter 252: Chapter 252: Brother Mo Chen, you are so perverted! Qiao Ruoxin scrutinized her mother¡¯s expression, seemingly unable to detect any hint of lying. ¡°Stop lying to me, I already know.¡± Qiao¡¯s mother looked puzzled, ¡°What am I lying to you about? I truly only gave birth to one child, my own child. How could I not know that?¡± So, it wasn¡¯t possible for there to be any twin sisters? Why did the woman in the video have the same face as her? Could it be some high technology? She stared at her mother in silence for a good while before standing up, ¡°I have other things to do, I need to go.¡± The moment she turned around, Qiao¡¯s mother grabbed her wrist, ¡°Xinxin, are you really so indifferent towards me?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s expression was cold as she withdrew her wrist, ¡°Considering what you didst time, you should have expected my reaction.¡± ¡°But mom just wanted what¡¯s best for you¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that again!¡± Always iming it was for her own good, always trying to control her life! Qiao Ruoxin left the vi without looking back. ¨C Just stepping out of the vi, she bumped into Simon who was walking towards her. Simon looked terrible, it was rare to see him so openly upset. ¡°Baby, you¡¯ve really disappointed me. I thought you would give Mo Chen the cold shoulder for a long time.¡± She asked with a naturally calm demeanor, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you¡¯d help me find the original video? Have you found it?¡± ¡°So you do remember that. I thought you were so caught up in love that you hadpletely forgotten about the video issue.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes, clear and resolute, fixed on Simon, ¡°I hope you can find it for me as quickly as possible.¡± ¡°Baby, you want to use me and still be so cruel to me. Don¡¯t you think that¡¯s a bit much?¡± Simon¡¯s gentle smile was somewhat chilling. She gazed at Simon¡¯s face, lost in thought. She had been wondering why Simon would be aware of the existence of this video. After much thought, there was only one reasonable exnation¡ªperhaps Simon was the one who sent the video to Mo Chen. Therefore, Simon should still have the original video. Seeing her spaced out for quite a while, Simon couldn¡¯t help but call out, ¡°Xinxin?¡± Qiao Ruoxin snapped back to reality, ¡°Aren¡¯t you trying to woo me? If you find the original video, I¡¯ll give you a fair chance topete.¡± His eyes showed great surprise at her words. Simon reached out and touched her head, ¡°You¡¯re finallying to your senses.¡± Qiao Ruoxin suppressed the difort, her lips tightly pressed together. She had to find a way to get the original video and then destroy itpletely! ¡°Where are you going now? Can I give you a ride?¡± Qiao Ruoxin stepped back, ¡°No need, I drove here myself. I¡¯ll be leaving now.¡± ¡­ Jiangfu Number One. She drove back, her mind still preupied with that video, exhausted. Just entering the living room, the housekeeper came over, ¡°Miss Qiao, what would you like for lunch?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have much of an appetite, just some clear soup noodles will do, thank you.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± She returned to her bedroom and flopped onto the bed, burying her face in the pillow. Just as she was about to take a nap, her phone rang. She nced at it¡ªit was Grandpa Mo. She put the phone to her ear, her voicezy, ¡°Hello¡­¡± ¡°Are you sleeping?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± ¡°Come to Mansion Number Seven tonight.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Bai Junyan has prepared a celebration banquet for you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin suddenly lifted her head, a confused expression on her face, ¡°A celebration party? I don¡¯t recall doing anything particrly deserving of his appreciation, right?¡± From the other end of the phone, the man¡¯s doting, soft chuckle came through, ¡°You¡¯ll know when you get here.¡± ¡°Mmm, Mo Chen, have you had lunch?¡± ¡°I had a luncheon.¡± She sat up, hugging her pillow, her voice gentle and sweet, ¡°Then eat more, after all, you toiled away all ofst night, I¡¯m tired just thinking about it.¡± ¡°Weren¡¯t you quite cooperative? It wasn¡¯t that tiring,¡± he replied. ¡°¡­¡± She huffed, ¡°I¡¯m not going to talk to you anymore, I need to catch up on sleep!¡± After saying that, she hung up the call, but the corners of her mouth couldn¡¯t help but curve upwards, oh so sweet. ¡­ Soon, night fell. Qiao Ruoxin applied simple nude makeup and changed into a light blue sleeveless mini dress, then drove herself to Mansion Number Seven. Forty minutester, she arrived at Mansion Number Seven. The waiter escorted her to the private room where the group often hung out. The moment she entered the room, ¡®boom!¡¯ A shower of confetti sprayed down on her head, startling her and making her shake, her face bewildered. Through the slowly falling confetti, she spotted Mo Chen lounging on the single sofa, an indifferent look on his face, a cigarette perched between his thin lips, his tie hanging loosely beneath the cor of his shirt, the epitome of a wealthy rogue. The man watched her startled little expression and the corners of his mouth curled up. ¡°What are you guys ying at?¡± she couldn¡¯t help butugh. Bai Junyan stepped forward and took her hands, his tone exaggerated, ¡°Sister Qiao, seriously, we should award you with the Hengzhong Group Peace Prize! Do you have any idea how miserable we¡¯ve been these past two years? Do you know how sadistic Mo Chen has be? Biting anyone within his reach!¡± Ji Haochuan pushed him away, taking Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s hand, ¡°For the past two years, I¡¯ve apanied him drinking in the middle of the night, almost drunk to death. Now it¡¯s all good, ever since you returned, we can¡¯t even call him out at night! Haha¡­ I¡¯ve finally realized how blissful a normal schedule can be!¡± Qiao Ruoxinughed out loud, both of them were such fools! Suddenly! Mo Chen, seated on the single sofa, narrowed his eyes and said angrily, ¡°Take your pig¡¯s trotters off me!¡± Ji Haochuan immediately let go of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s hand, then retorted dissatisfied ¡°Pig¡¯s trotters? Do you know that my hands were rated the most handsome among wealthy heirs online?¡± Gu Mocheng: ¡°Indeed, the only good-looking part of your body are those hands.¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°Your grandpa!¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but burst intoughter, the joy was too much, she simply couldn¡¯t stopughing. ¡°Little Ghost,e here,¡± the man stubbed out his cigarette in an ashtray. She walked over to Mo Chen, and the man forcefully pulled her into his embrace, settling her onto his long legs. Qiao Ruoxin frowned and struggled, ¡°Stop it, they¡¯re all watching!¡± The man chuckled lowly and said in a deep tone, ¡°It¡¯s not their first time seeing this.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Seeing his tie dangling loosely, she straightened it for him, ¡°How did your tie get so messed up?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s lips curved upwards, ¡°Wanted to see if you¡¯d fix it for me.¡± She looked up into his dark eyes and deliberately lowered her voice, ¡°Mo Chen, you¡¯re such a pervert!¡± The man¡¯s handsome brows lifted, ¡°Do you like it?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t!¡± She purposely tied the knot very tight and gave it a strong tug, causing the man¡¯s handsome brow to crease slightly. He caught her mischievous hand, ¡°Little Ghost, are you trying to strangle me?¡± Qiao Ruoxinughed arrogantly, ¡°This is called being sexy, you steel straight man cancer.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen fell silent for three seconds, ¡°I forgot where I read it, a man can use a tie to bind a woman¡¯s hands in bed.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s smile froze at the corner of her mouth, ¡°What are you trying to do?¡± ¡°Shall we give it a try? You wanted something sexy, didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Forget it! I¡¯m going to the bathroom!¡± The manughed softly, watching her hasten away in embarrassment. Chapter 253 - 253 253 Ive found the original video come and ?Chapter 253: Chapter 253: I¡¯ve found the original video,e and get it. Chapter 253: Chapter 253: I¡¯ve found the original video,e and get it. Qiao Ruoxin went to the restroom, and Gu Mocheng looked at him, ¡°Call out your sister, let¡¯s have a celebration.¡± Mo Chen picked up a ss of wine, took a sip, and said with a deep voice, ¡°Give it up. She¡¯s not into you.¡± Gu Mocheng¡¯s handsome face darkened, ¡°Am I that unattractive to women?¡± He scoffed and let out a coldugh, ¡°You are.¡± Gu Mocheng: ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ Late at night. Qiao Ruoxin was very happy tonight, she drank quite a bit, and her fair and tender cheeks were flushed with red. ¡°Mo Chen brother, I don¡¯t want to go home, I want to keep drinking¡­¡± Holding the Little Ghost in his arms, listening to her soft murmurs, Mo Chen said with a deep voice, ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to drink anymore.¡± After drinking, this Little Ghostpletely lost control. ¡°No way! Then¡­ how can I not drink? After drinking, so many worries just disappear.¡± The man stopped walking, looked down at her with a face full of drunkenness, ¡°What worries do you have?¡± Qiao Ruoxin leaned on the man¡¯s shoulder and whispered, ¡°I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll¡­ remember what happened two years ago¡­¡± Before she finished her sentence, she fell asleep in a second. Two years ago? Mo Chen¡¯s expression instantly turned gloomy, but he saw that the Little Ghost had fallen asleep. He carried Qiao Ruoxin back to the car, and the driver took them back to Jiang Mansion Number One. ¡­ Jiang Mansion Number One. The man carried her back to the bedroom and then, as usual, helped her undress and take her to bathe. But this time Qiao Ruoxin was surprisingly cooperative and even started undressing herself in a daze. Mo Chenughed out loud, ¡°Good girl¡­¡± He carried the Little Ghost into the bathroom, preparing to run a bath for her in the bathtub. Unexpectedly, Qiao Ruoxin, who couldn¡¯t even stand steadily, pointed at the showerhead, ¡°I want to shower with the showerhead.¡± The man held her, speaking softly to coax her, who was capricious after drinking, ¡°You¡¯re drunk. Let¡¯s use the bathtub, okay?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to! You don¡¯t pamper me anymore! You¡¯re not nice to me at all!¡± The voice of Qiao Ruoxin at this moment was soft and feeble, sounding more like she was acting coquettishly. Mo Chen sighed deeply, ¡°Have it your way then.¡± She suddenlyughed, her slender fingers climbing onto the man¡¯s broad shoulders, ¡°Mo Chen brother, take a bath with me. I know you¡¯re a clean freak. You can¡¯t sleep without bathing.¡± The man raised an eyebrow, ¡°Aren¡¯t you the one who doesn¡¯t like bathing with me?¡± ¡°I just feel like bathing with you tonight!¡± She started to act willfully again. Mo Chen chuckled, looking at her puffed-up expression, pinched her cheek, ¡°Brother will take a bath with you, no more anger, okay?¡± ¡°That¡¯s more like it¡­¡± As she spoke, her little hands began restlessly unbuttoning the man¡¯s shirt. identally, she hit the shower switch, and water suddenly poured down on the man,pletely drenching him. The white shirt clung to his body, revealing the contours of his sexy chest and abs. Qiao Ruoxin looked on perplexed, gazing at the man before her, ¡°Mo Chen brother, your clothes are all wet¡­¡± ¡°Be good, and after you shower, I¡¯ll take you out for some air, okay?¡± ¡°Okay¡­¡± So, after nearly half an hour of fussing, he finally finished bathing the Little Ghost, and he didn¡¯t have a moment to clean himself. Carrying her, he ced her on the outdoor sofa on the terrace, and said with a deep voice, ¡°Stay here and enjoy the breeze. I¡¯ll take a quick shower and then take you to bed.¡± Qiao Ruoxin seemed to understand and nodded her head. Mo Chen took a ten-minute shower, then went back out to the terrace to carry her to bed. But he found her sleeping on the couch in an extremely insecure posture, even frowning in her sleep. He bent over and lifted her delicate body, hearing her murmur in her dreams, ¡°Mom¡­ Dad¡­ don¡¯t leave¡­ I don¡¯t want you to divorce¡­¡± The man¡¯s dark pupils hesitated for a moment, staring at her for a long time. It seemed that Little Ghost had now chosen him without looking back, but deep inside she still yearned for family affection. For a woman, choosing love over her family required immense courage. Mo Chen tenderly picked her up and carried her back to the bedroom. ¡­ The next day, early morning. Qiao Ruoxin woke up from a hangover, her head throbbing as if it were about to explode. She turned over to look behind her only to find that Mo had already disappeared. She had forgotten how she got backst night, only remembering that she seemed to have had a lot to drink, and then¡­ she remembered no more. After getting out of bed and freshening up in the bathroom, she went downstairs to the living room where the nanny was preparing lunch and approached upon hearing her. ¡°Miss Qiao, Mr. Mo instructed that you should go to work after having lunch.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Ever since she announced her rtionship, she hadn¡¯t dared to open Weibo, fearing it was all hate-messages against her. Her phone rang. She answered the call; it was from Bai Junyan. ¡°Xiaobai? What¡¯s up?¡± she answered the phone. ¡°I told you before, after announcing your rtionship with Mo Chen, he would make up for all your losses. Look, a big opportunity hase your way now.¡± ¡°What opportunity?¡± She was utterly confused. ¡°All products in the LK series of Hengzhong Group will be endorsed by you. Count your blessings, for years the LK series¡¯ global sales have been number one, and Hengzhong Group¡¯s LK series has never had a spokesperson before. You¡¯re the first! And the only one!¡± Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t wait for Bai Junyan to finish, and hung up the phone right away. Then she called Mo Chen, the phone ringing several times before picking up, with the man¡¯s deep voiceing through, ¡°Awake?¡± ¡°Yes, why did you give me the endorsement for the LK series? I really don¡¯t need¡­¡± Hengzhong Group had always beenmitted to creating high-tech luxury products and never used spokespersons because no one was deemed fitting for the endorsement. ¡°I said I wouldpensate for your losses,¡± he stated. ¡°But this endorsement¡­ it¡¯s too big, I feel like I can¡¯t live up to it¡­¡± For someone who had just started her career, directly bing the face of Hengzhong Group¡¯s project, she worried she¡¯d bebeled by the haters as a resource-princess. The man¡¯s voice on the other end of the phone was calm and sexy, ¡°Little Ghost, this is what you deserve for being my woman.¡± ¡°¡­¡± After hanging up the phone, she sighed and slumped on the couch. The better Mo Chen treated her, the more uneasy she felt. Her phone rang once more; it was Simon calling. Qiao Ruoxin sat up straight, adjusting her emotions before answering, ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Xinxin, I¡¯ve found the original video,e and get it.¡± ¡°Where are you?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll send someone to pick you up, I¡¯m not at the vi where Aunt Lan lives, and I can¡¯t reveal this location.¡± Qiao Ruoxin hesitated for a few seconds, ¡°Okay.¡± What new tricks was Simon trying to y? She quickly went upstairs, put on a ne with a tiny hidden camera developed by Mo Chen, and also packed self-defense spray into her bag. Everything was ready, and she waited for Simon¡¯s person toe pick her up. However, the fast appearance of the video seemed to prove it probably was in Simon¡¯s possession the whole time, otherwise why say it hadn¡¯t been found yesterday, and yet today it was? Chapter 254 - 254 254 Do I Make You Feel Suffocated ?Chapter 254: Chapter 254: Do I Make You Feel Suffocated? Chapter 254: Chapter 254: Do I Make You Feel Suffocated? Qiao Ruoxin arrived at the downstairs living room, waiting for Simon¡¯s person to pick her up. ¡°Miss Qiao, the noodles are ready.¡± ¡°Mm, I¡¯ll be right there.¡± She nced at the time, it shouldn¡¯t arrive so quickly, there was still time to eat before leaving. Just as she entered the dining room, her phone rang. She answered, ¡°Hello?¡± ¡°The car is here, just outside Jiang Mansion No. 1,e out.¡± ¡°Mm, got it, wait a few minutes.¡± Still calm, Qiao Ruoxin sat down, ate a few bites of noodles, then got up and left. Ever since their rtionship went public, Mo had given her quite a bit of freedom, after all, being attached to his name was the safest, no one dared touch Qiao Ruoxin. Therefore, there were no bodyguards forcibly following her now. Qiao Ruoxin got into the ck luxury car and nced at the driver, ¡°Where did Simon tell you to take me?¡± ¡°Lawrence said, ¡®You¡¯ll know when you get there.''¡± ¡°¡­¡± About an hourter, they finally arrived. The driver opened the door for her, and after getting out, she looked up at the building in front of her. It had a very unique design, quite eerie, like a museum. Qiao Ruoxin was led by a servant into the garden. She saw Simon leaning on a swing bed reading a book, exuding a rxed and leisurely vibe. ¡°Where is the original video?¡± she asked directly. Simon put the book aside and sat up straight, ¡°Won¡¯t you ask where I found it?¡± ¡°Where?¡± Simon saw through her little trick with a nce andughed, ¡°I didn¡¯t find it.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was instantly furious, ¡°What did you say? You¡¯re ying me!¡± She turned to leave in a huff, but Simon stood up and grabbed her wrist, ¡°If I didn¡¯t say that, would you havee obediently?¡± She shook off Simon¡¯s hand, ¡°You¡¯re sick! Wasting my time!¡± ¡°Aunt Lan asked me to tell you two things.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to hear it!¡± Qiao Ruoxin just wanted to leave quickly, but Simon once again caught her slender arm, ¡°You have to listen even if you don¡¯t want to, there¡¯s no choice.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She snorted coldly, ¡°Hurry up and say it!¡± ¡°First, Aunt Lan said after much investigation, the teenage hotel suicide case from over ten years ago was done by Mo Chen. Second, you¡¯re not Mo Chen¡¯s first love, he had a woman during his university years.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face was calm, unruffled, ¡°Are you done talking? Then let go.¡± Simon smiled, ¡°You don¡¯t believe a word?¡± She forcefully retrieved her wrist, looking at the reddened mark, she frowned, ¡°I¡¯ll tell you two things too. First, I want to see evidence! Second, if you keep ying me like this, you¡¯ll never have a chance again!¡± ¡°Evidence, is it? That teenage suicide case has been mostly destroyed; finding evidence won¡¯t be easy. But as for the woman he was with during university, that evidence is quite easy to find.¡± Qiao Ruoxin had no interest in engaging with him, ¡°Thene talk to me when you have evidence.¡± Simon watched her, ¡°Stay for dinner, Aunt Lan is cooking for you.¡± ¡°What if I don¡¯t?¡± ¡°Then it¡¯s back to repeating the same actions of thest two years, keeping you imprisoned.¡± Upon hearing the word ¡®imprisoned,¡¯ Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s reaction was somewhat strong, ¡°This is the Imperial Capital!¡± ¡°So, behave and stay for dinner. Even thew here won¡¯t reach me,¡± he said with an insolent, brazen smile. Qiao Ruoxin pulled out her phone to make a call, only to find no signal. Was the signal being blocked? She wondered if the ne Mo Chen designed could still be of any use. ¡­ Evening. An eerily quiet dining room. Qiao¡¯s mother and Simon sat opposite each other at the dining table, looking for all the world as if they were the mother and son. Qiao Ruoxin nced at the dishes on the table, which were indeed all her favorites. ¡°You didn¡¯t poison the food for me too, did you?¡± Her tone was full of irony. Qiao¡¯s mother immediately felt a chill in her heart, ¡°How can you talk like that? I¡¯m your mother, how could I possibly poison you!¡± Qiao Ruoxin gave a faint smile, ¡°Well, since Mo Chen isn¡¯t your biological son, you thought it was alright to poison him?¡± Qiao¡¯s mother, at a loss for words, had aplex look in her eyes. ¡°This fish soup is your favorite, have some more,¡± Qiao¡¯s mother served her a small bowl of fish soup. An hourter, the dinner finally ended. Qiao Ruoxin felt as if she were chewing wax the whole time, with no appetite at all. She nced at the time; it was eight o¡¯clock at night. If she didn¡¯t return soon, Mo Chen would probably lose his temper. ¡°Can I go back now?¡± ¡°Xinxin¡­¡± Qiao¡¯s mother had only called out when she got up and left the dining room directly. ¡­ Jiang Mansion No. 1, living room. Mo Chen sat on the couch with a dour look, waiting for that Little Ghost. He lifted his wrist to check his watch; it was almost nine o¡¯clock, with no sign of her returning. His cell phone was unreachable, and she didn¡¯t let the bodyguard follow her. The man¡¯s jaw was tightly clenched as if he were holding back the fury in his chest. The vi was as silent as the grave, with no sound and not even the lights on. Suddenly, there was the sound of a car stopping outside. Then, the crisp sound of high heels. The man¡¯s eyes, dark as still water, finally stirred, and, pressing his lips together, he straightened up, took a cigarette, ced it between his lips, lit it, and clouds of smoke swirled around him. Qiao Ruoxin entered the living room to find it pitch ck, thinking no one was there. She got a shock after turning on the light. Because Mo Chen was lounging on the sofa, smoking, his entire aura almost merging with the darkness. Qiao Ruoxin walked up to the couch, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, why didn¡¯t you turn on the light?¡± The man nced up at her, ¡°Where have you been?¡± ¡°Oh¡­ I went out for dinner.¡± ¡°Not answering your phone?¡± There was nothing but anger in the man¡¯s steady voice. Qiao Ruoxin straddled him, sitting on hisp, shing a sweet smile, ¡°Maybe my phone died, I didn¡¯t notice.¡± She cooed,ying her chin on his shoulder, kissing his cheek, ¡°Won¡¯t you stop being angry? Have you had dinner? Shall I make something for you?¡± The man pped her pert behind hard, his voice angry, ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to not answer your phone ever again!¡± ¡°I know, stop hitting me, it hurts¡­¡± Her voice was soft and sweet. Mo Chen held her tender body close, inhaling the faint scent of the young girl on her, and his restlessness gradually subsided. ¡°Little Ghost¡­¡± ¡°Huh?¡± He tightened his arms around her and said gravely, ¡°Am I not good to you?¡± ¡°No, you are very good to me! No one treats me better than you do!¡± She sat up straight and met Mo Chen¡¯s eyes, deep and dark as ink. Mo Chen let out a self-deprecating chuckle, ¡°But I don¡¯t allow you a second out of my sight, does such possessiveness stifle you?¡± Her heart trembled, she paused for a second, then shook her head with a smile, ¡°Because I like you, it doesn¡¯t.¡± The man¡¯s pupils suddenly constricted, his voice husky, ¡°Say that again, hm?¡± Chapter 255 - 255 255 Not feeling suffocated but rather ?Chapter 255: Chapter 255: Not feeling suffocated, but rather finding it sweet Chapter 255: Chapter 255: Not feeling suffocated, but rather finding it sweet ¡°Because I like you, I don¡¯t feel suffocated, instead, it feels very sweet,¡± her slender fingers climbed onto the man¡¯s shoulders. Mo Chen¡¯s eyes were deep as he stared at her slightly parted rosy lips, ¡°Say it again.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was startled for a moment, thinking this man really had a lot of tricks up his sleeve. ¡°Mo Chen, I like you¡­ Mmm!¡± Before her words could fall, she was silenced by the man¡¯s long fingers pressing against her head, as he forcibly kissed her lips. The kiss turned from gentle pecks to a fierce, passionate one, as if he wanted to engrave Qiao Ruoxin into his very being. Qiao Ruoxin had wanted to struggle and push him away, but remembering his possessiveness, she couldn¡¯t bear to do it and let him have his way with her. Perhaps after five minutes, ten minutes¡­ Mo Chen finally let go of her pitifully swollen red lips. His long fingers caressed Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips, his voice low and sexy, ¡°Does it hurt?¡± ¡°Mm¡­ You were too rough,¡± she nodded, resting on the man¡¯s chest, listening to his heartbeat. Qiao Ruoxin suddenly looked up at the man¡¯s handsome face, ¡°Have you had dinner?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°Why didn¡¯t you eat? Didn¡¯t I tell you to eat properly?¡± The man spoke with a casual tone, ¡°Not hungry.¡± ¡°Because you didn¡¯t see me home?¡± ¡°Mm¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin chuckled softly, ¡°Mo Chen, let¡¯s go out for dinner, then watch a movie after we¡¯re done!¡± ¡°Watching a movie again?¡± There was disdain in the man¡¯s eyes. ¡°What¡¯s with that face? I won¡¯t make you watch ¡®Spirited Away¡¯ again, I know you¡¯re tired of it, let¡¯s go to the cinema and watch something else.¡± The man¡¯s expression eased a bit, ¡°Okay.¡± Qiao Ruoxin stood up, ¡°Now that our rtionship is public, we can date openly!¡± Mo Chen stood up, towering over her by a good distance, and took her small hand, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Suddenly, he seemed to have regained his appetite. ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin went for dinner first with Mo Chen, and then the two of them arrived at the cinema with a bodyguard escort and booked a VIP hall. She chose a Hollywood sci-fi blockbuster, assuming men generally like sci-fi movies, right? Clearly, Mo Chen at least paid serious attention to the movie screen. She snuck a nce at the man¡¯s handsome profile and whispered, ¡°Do you like it?¡± The man responded, ¡°Mm.¡± Throughout the two-hour movie, by the second half, she had fallen asleep on Mo Chen¡¯s shoulder. When the end credits started to roll, Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes in a daze. ¡°It¡¯s over already? Was the movie that short¡­¡± she rubbed her eyes and sat up straight. Mo Chen snorted dismissively, giving an unfeeling coldugh, ¡°You slept for an hour and twenty minutes.¡± ¡°¡­¡± This was so awkward, she had wanted toe watch the movie and ended up sleeping through an hour and twenty minutes of it! ¡°Cough cough, I¡¯m tired, let¡¯s go home to sleep, so sleepy¡­¡± She got up quickly to make her escape. The man rose slowly and followed behind her, watching her embarrassed figure, a smile of indulgence curling on his lips. On their way out of the cinema, they were identally photographed by the paparazzi. The sh of the camera startled Qiao Ruoxin at first, but then she thought, ¡°We¡¯ve already announced our rtionship, what is there to fear from paparazzi? Let them snap away.¡± The man wrapped his arms around her slender waist and said in a deep voice, ¡°We are being secretly photographed.¡± She nodded calmly, ¡°The rtionship is public now, let them take pictures.¡± A satisfied smile appeared on Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face; he liked her reaction and held her waist even tighter. ¡­ At midnight, #MoChenQiaoRuoxinLateNightDate shot up to the trending search! [Ahh! So sweet! True CPs are the sweetest! Mo Ye is looking so doting, I¡¯ve never seen him smile like this.] [ChenXin¡¯s perfect match has got me locked in! Nobody better try to split them! I won¡¯t allow it!] [The sugar offered by the main characters themselves is so sweet! Is Simon feeling heartbroken now? Hahaha¡­] [Did Mo Chen and Qiao Ruoxin get married? Checking in on day one¡­] [Boohoo¡­ Qiao sister, you¡¯ve really broken my heart. Ate-night date, does this mean you¡¯re living together now? Oh no! I¡¯m going dark here! Talk is cheap, promised no dating, but then turned around and got back with an ex! A total washout!] [I¡¯m certain! They¡¯ve slept together! These intimate gestures, the way Mo Ye looks at Qiao Ruoxin, definitely, without a doubt, they¡¯ve slept together!] [Are you f***ing PornHub¡¯s moderator upstairs? How can you tell just by looking?] [I told you, they were sure to get back together, now I don¡¯t have to livestream myself eating shit. Let me make another prediction, within a year they will definitely get married and have kids! Otherwise, I will livestream myself drinking piss!] ¡­ The next day. Qiao Ruoxin officially returned to work to shoot a game endorsement ad for Simon. Now, almost everyone knew about her reunion with Mo Chen, and they treated her with the utmost respect¡ªafter all, with such a powerfulpany backing her, who would dare to slight her? Kong Ling and the other girl group members stood to the side, their eyes filled with envy and hatred. ¡°She is just so lucky, born into wealth, Mo Ye¡¯s ex-girlfriend in her teens, and now she has sessfully reunited with him, even securing the endorsement for the entire LK series from Hengzhong Group!¡± ¡°What can you do about it? It¡¯s because you¡¯re not as pretty as her, nor as good at acting coy.¡± ¡°Think about it, a girl who caught Mo Ye¡¯s eye in her teens, could she be anyone ordinary?¡± ¡°Tsk tsk¡­ ording to rumors, Mo Ye took an interest in her when he was eighteen. How old was she then, learning to seduce men at such a young age?¡± ¡°I also heard that her mom climbed her way up from being a mistress.¡± ¡°Who did you hear that from?¡± ¡°That Qiao Sisi who quit thepetition, saying Qiao Ruoxin was just like her mom, particrly good at winning over men.¡± Kong Ling scolded sharply, ¡°Enough, all of you! Let¡¯s get back to work! Do you want to provoke Qiao Ruoxin and have her retaliate against you?¡± The girl group members immediately shut up; they didn¡¯t dare to provoke Mo Chen, the big sponsor ¡®daddy¡¯. ¡­ After getting changed, Qiao Ruoxin arrived at the shooting location and saw Simon standing there on the phone with his back to her. As she passed by, she happened to hear Simon say, ¡°No one is to touch that USB drive; leave it in my office. I¡¯lle to get itter. Remember, don¡¯t touch it! Anyone who does is fired!¡± A glint of light shed across Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes. Could it be¡­ the original copy of that video? She watched Simon talking on the phone with a grave expression, brushing past him. After the shoot that day, Simon approached her with a bottle of water. But today, she uncharacteristically epted the water he offered her. ¡°The shoot is over, where do you n to go?¡± Qiao Ruoxin took a couple sips of water, then sized up Simon before her, ¡°I think I¡¯ll visit the Lawrence Family¡¯s branch in China. I¡¯ve never been there; I want to see what it¡¯s like.¡± Simon smiled, ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll take you on a tour. It¡¯s also where your mom and my dad met.¡± Yes, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mother had previously worked at the Lawrence Family¡¯s local branch. Chapter 256 - 256 256 She Deleted the Original Video ?Chapter 256: Chapter 256: She Deleted the Original Video Chapter 256: Chapter 256: She Deleted the Original Video Simon drove Qiao Ruoxin to the branchpany. Looking through the car window, Qiao Ruoxin admired the majestic building in front of her, its design undeniably Western in style. She followed Simon to the executive office floor. Upon entering the man¡¯s office, Qiao Ruoxin immediately noticed a uniquely designed U-disk ced on the work desk. Simon calmly walked over, picked up the U-disk, and stowed it away in a drawer. All these actions didn¡¯t escape Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s watchful eyes. ¡°Would you like something to drink?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ Orange juice, please.¡± Simon smiled slowly and said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll have my secretary get it for you.¡± Sitting on the sofa in the visitor area, Qiao Ruoxin casually flipped through a magazine, her mind continuously preupied with thoughts of the U-disk. After taking a call from thendline, Simon said to her, ¡°Xinxin, can you wait for me for a bit? I have an urgent meeting.¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine, go ahead. I don¡¯t have anything to do anyway.¡± ¡°Good, if you need anything, let the secretary know. I should be done in about an hour.¡± Qiao Ruoxin put on a perfunctory smile and said, ¡°Got it.¡± After Simon left with some documents from his desk, Qiao Ruoxin stood up, walked to the door, and locked it from the inside. Then she went to the desk and opened the drawer where Simon had ced the U-disk. She inserted the U-disk into theputer, quickly essed it, and a folder popped up. Her expression serious, Qiao Ruoxin stared at theputer screen and clicked on the folder, only to discover that the U-disk was encrypted! Shit! And it was a ten-digit password, no less! Fortunately, she had learned some tricks from Mo Chen before, but breaking this password would still take at least half an hour. Qiao Ruoxin nced at the time. There was still an hour left before Simon¡¯s meeting was due to end, so she should have enough time. Thus, she spent half an hour and cracked the password of the U-disk. Clicking on the U-disk, there was only one folder, and it was unmarked. She randomly opened the folder and her eyes widened in shock¡ªit was that video! And it was an extended version! A whole hour! Qiao Ruoxin hesitated for a moment before ying the video. After five minutes, she couldn¡¯t watch anymore; it was exactly like that clip and featured a face identical to hers! She immediately permanently deleted the video, erasing itpletely, finally feeling relieved. Suddenly! There was a knock on the office door. She quickly pulled out the U-disk and ced it back in the drawer. Then she got up, walked to the door,posed herself, and opened it. Standing outside was Simon, looking puzzled. ¡°Why did you lock the door?¡± he asked. ¡°Oh¡­ I suddenly felt sleepy and wanted to take a nap. I locked it because I didn¡¯t want anyone walking in and seeing me like that,¡± she lied. ¡°There¡¯s no need to be so cautious, people generally don¡¯t just walk into my office,¡± Simon said with a faint smile. Qiao Ruoxin walked over to the sofa and picked up her handbag. ¡°I have to go now. Thepany is nicely decorated,¡± sheplimented. Simon didn¡¯t insist on keeping her. ¡°Shall I have the driver take you?¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± As she reached the door, Simon¡¯s voice came from behind her, ¡°In the future, can we coexist peacefully?¡± Without turning back, Qiao Ruoxin opened the door and left. After the door closed, the gentleness on Simon¡¯s face disappeared without a trace. Everyone said he was a warm and refined gentleman, but in truth, he was the most ruthless of all. ¡­ In the underground parking of Hengzhong Group, Qiao Ruoxin leaned against a ck Rolls-Royce Phantom. She checked the time; in ten minutes, Mr. Mo would be off work. A series of deep footsteps approached, and lifting her head, she saw it was Mo Chen, as expected. This damn handsome man was wearing a navy blue suit today, tall and handsome, upright and straight, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist, those long legs always so pleasing to the eye no matter the time or ce. From a distance, the man caught sight of that slender and delicate figure, and the corners of his mouth curved into a smile. Qiao Ruoxin stood up straight and walked towards him. Mo Chen¡¯s expression was still cold and frosty as he stepped out of the underground parking lot elevator. But upon seeing this Little Ghost, his stunning features softened with ayer of gentle warmth. ¡°Mo Chen, I¡¯vee to pick you up from work.¡± The man walked up to her, touched her head, and said in a deep voice, ¡°Pick me up?¡± ¡°Mm-hmm, I missed you.¡± She hugged the man¡¯s body like a coquettish little kitten, rubbing her small face against the suit on his chest. Mo Chen picked her up directly and sat her on the hood of the car, ¡°How about watching the stars tonight?¡± ??? Heavens above, this damn man has finallye to his senses! He knows about star gazing now! A bright light burst from Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s sparkling eyes, ¡°You want to watch the stars?¡± The man spoke indifferently, ¡°Isn¡¯t it what you like?¡± ¡°¡­¡± As expected, one can¡¯t hope for this kind of iron-d straight man to suddenly be enlightened. ¡°But you don¡¯t like it, just me watching, wouldn¡¯t that be boring?¡± Her slender fingers toyed with the man¡¯s tie. Mo Chenughed out loud, pinching her cheek, his voice deep and sexy, ¡°Then shall we watch a female ghost?¡± ¡°What kind of hobbies are these, you like to watch female ghosts? Then why don¡¯t you like horror movies?¡± The smile deepened at the man¡¯s lips, he leaned in closer to her ear, deliberately lowering his voice, ¡°Because you keep screaming non-stop, and brother almost gets turned on.¡± Qiao Ruoxin stiffened, her eyes widened in shock. Listen to this! These are the words of a wolf in sheep¡¯s clothing! This damn man really doesn¡¯t n on keeping face anymore. She coughed twice, gently patted the man¡¯s handsome face, ¡°Mo Chen, have some shame, will you? You have to cherish such a handsome face, don¡¯t be shameless and vulgar just because you¡¯re good-looking.¡± Mo Chen, however, let out a pleased low chuckle, hisrge hand stroking her head, ¡°Little Ghost, then you need to reflect on yourself.¡± ??? ¡°What do I need to reflect on?¡± ¡°I am mature and steady in front of others, howe I be shameless and vulgar around you?¡± This unabashed tone! Damn it! ¡°This is a ssic case of ming the victim! I won¡¯t reflect!¡± She huffed proudly. The man¡¯s lips curved up, his long fingers scratching her chin, as if teasing a little kitty. ¡°Mm, it¡¯s probably because you¡¯re too pretty, and that makes me harborscivious thoughts.¡± Qiao Ruoxin finally couldn¡¯t help but reveal a smile, ¡°Atst you admit you harborscivious thoughts!¡± ¡°Mm¡­¡± ¡°Mo Chen,e clean, since when did you start having those kinds of thoughts about me?¡± Mo Chen looked at the delicate and pretty face before him and said in a deep voice, ¡°At first I just saw you as a little sister, but then, when you were 16 and got into the film academy, I started wanting you.¡± 16 years old, huh¡­ Well, that¡¯s okay, by that time many of my ssmates were already dating. Sheughed softly, her eyes reflecting the man¡¯s handsome features. ¡°You find this funny?¡± ¡°No, I think it¡¯s quite amusing.¡± She had always felt that she and Mo Chen were worlds apart, so she never harbored any fantasies about him. But now, she was gradually discovering that their connection had started much earlier than she had realized¡­ Chapter 257 - 257 257 Mo Family Gathering Facing Madame Mo ?Chapter 257: Chapter 257: Mo Family Gathering, Facing Madame Mo Chapter 257: Chapter 257: Mo Family Gathering, Facing Madame Mo Inside the car. Mo Chen was driving her home when suddenly his phone rang. The man nced at Qiao Ruoxin in the passenger seat, ¡°Little Ghost, help me answer that.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fingertip gently touched the answer button on the car¡¯s screen. ¡°Mom, what¡¯s up?¡± Mrs. Mo? Thinking of Mrs. Mo made Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face turn a shade uglier. She had unterally canceled that year¡¯s agreement; Mrs. Mo must be furious, right? ¡°Mo Chen,e home for dinner tonight. Your grandparents have returned from their world tour, and they want to see you.¡± ¡°Okay, I got it.¡± Beep¡­ Beep¡­ The call was disconnected. Qiao Ruoxin looked toward the handsome face of the man, the corners of his mouth were clearly turned upwards. Then, at the next intersection, the man turned the car around, heading in the direction of the Mo Family Estate. Sitting in the passenger seat, she felt a bit embarrassed, ¡°Mo Chen Brother¡­¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± The man was driving, his eyes on the road. ¡°It wouldn¡¯t be appropriate for me to go to the Mo Family¡¯s dinner. Let me off at the next intersection, and I¡¯ll take a taxi back myself.¡± In an instant, a touch of displeasure appeared between Mo Chen¡¯s brows, then he slowly pulled the car over to the side of the road. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s body leaned forward slightly before reclining in the seat, knowing Mo Chen was going to be angry again. ¡°Is it that you feel it¡¯s not suitable, or you just don¡¯t want to go?¡± The man¡¯s deep voice was suppressing anger. She lifted her head, looking straight at the man¡¯s handsome features, ¡°I¡­ don¡¯t really want to go. Can I please go back to rest?¡± ¡°Wen Wan will probably be there too.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was startled, ¡°Why would she be at the Mo Family dinner?¡± The man¡¯s slender fingers pressed down the car window, his voice grave, ¡°Grandfather likes her, so naturally he would invite her.¡± She actually didn¡¯t know how to face Mrs. Mo. After all, it was she who had first broken the one-year agreement. Mrs. Mo must have a very bad impression of her by now¡­ Seeing her silence for a long time, Mo Chen¡¯srge palm grasped her cold little hand, his voice deep, ¡°Little Ghost, I¡¯ve already proposed to you. Strictly speaking, you are already my fianc¨¦e, hmm?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man¡¯s dark eyes were staring at her, seemingly pressuring her to agree, or else to keep this standoff going. She would have to face Mrs. Mo sooner orter. Qiao Ruoxin nodded, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll apany you.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s lips curved up, his hand sping her head, he gently kissed her smooth, fair forehead, ¡°Good girl.¡± ¡­ The gates of the Mo Family Estate slowly opened, and a ck Rolls Royce Phantom entered the estate. The car came to a stop, and the butler came forward to open the door. Qiao Ruoxin got out of the passenger seat. Mo Chen got out from the other side and walked over to the butler, asking casually, ¡°Where¡¯s Grandfather?¡± ¡°They are having dinner in the garden, the old master wanted to dine outdoors.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± The butler added, ¡°The Wen Family has also arrived, invited by the old master.¡± The man walked over to Qiao Ruoxin, his long arm wrapping around her slender waist, he acknowledged lightly with a ¡°Hmm.¡± To be honest, Qiao Ruoxin was a bit nervous; just the thought of meeting Mrs. Mo soon made her feel very awkward. Mo Chen led her by the hand to the garden and they saw a huge dining table set upon thewn, and those seated there were all from noble birth, elegant in demeanor. She caught sight of Mrs. Mo sitting there, and her heart tightened. Mrs. Mo was the first to turn her head back to see Mo Chen, ¡°Dad, look, he¡¯s back, isn¡¯t he?¡± Grandpa Mo looked up and said with an aged smile, ¡°The little rascal has gotten more handsome recently, and hisplexion has improved a lot, hasn¡¯t it?¡± Mrs. Mo simply smiled and said nothing. The corners of Mo Chen¡¯s mouth lifted slightly as he said in a deep voice, ¡°Grandpa, Grandma, I¡¯m back.¡± ¡°Hello Grandpa Mo, hello Grandma Mo,¡± Qiao Ruoxin also greeted politely. Grandpa Mo looked at her, searching his memory, ¡°This youngdy looks so familiar. Where have I seen her before?¡± The man sat Qiao Ruoxin down next to him, and servants quickly set out two sets of cutlery. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, my woman.¡± Grandma Mo was the first to react, ¡°Oh¡­ your little girlfriend? Didn¡¯t you break up?¡± Qiao Ruoxin felt a touch of embarrassment and slightly lowered her gaze. The man lowered his gaze and said calmly, ¡°We got back together.¡± Grandpa Mo said, ¡°I thought you were dating Wen Wan.¡± The atmosphere at the dining table suddenly became incredibly awkward, and Mrs. Mo picked up her wine ss and sipped some red wine, having no intention of intervening. Mo Chen chuckled softly, ¡°No, I still like Qiao Ruoxin.¡± She sat up straight next to him, the pupils of her eyes quivering slightly when Mo Chen said this during such an asion. Grandpa Moughed twice, ¡°Alright, alright, you like whoever you like. I don¡¯t care much about these things.¡± Grandma Mo added, ¡°I noticed this youngdy was particrly pretty two years ago. She¡¯s exactly Achen¡¯s type.¡± Wen Wan, sitting in the corner, now had a particrly unsightly expression on her face, lifting her wine ss and downing the red wine in one gulp. ¡°Try this, it¡¯s good.¡± Mrs. Mo used her fork to ce a piece of codfish onto Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s te. Qiao Ruoxin felt unexpectedly cherished, ¡°Thank you, Mrs. Mo.¡± Mrs. Mo smiled and remained silent. So, throughout the rest of the dinner, she yed the role of the obedient and gentle girl, eating gracefully and asionally showing a polite smile. ¡­ After dinner, everyone prepared to take a stroll around the Mo Family Estate, the atmosphere harmonious. Qiao Ruoxin naturally followed behind Grandpa Mo and, fortunately, this shameless man took good care of her feelings. No matter where they went, he held her hand, undoubtedly giving her tremendous reassurance. Suddenly, Grandma Mo said, ¡°Little rascal, when are you getting married? Your grandpa and I are looking forward to it.¡± The man looked back at the Little Ghost walking behind him and said in a deep voice, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Grandma, I know what I¡¯m doing.¡± Qiao Ruoxin gazed at the man¡¯s tall and majestic figure with a hint of envy in her eyes. He was truly the apple of everyone¡¯s eye; everyone spoiled Grandpa Mo, pampering him rotten. Perhaps the greatest shock Grandpa Mo had ever suffered was her vanishing from the Human World. Grandpa Mo snorted, ¡°You know what you¡¯re doing? How old are you, and how old is the youngdy? You want to get married, but she might not even be ready yet.¡± The Qiao Ruoxin walking behind couldn¡¯t help but giggle to herself. She realized that Uncle Mo, Grandpa Mo, and Mo Chen all had very simr temperaments. No wonder they were family. Mo Chen: ¡°¡­¡± The stroll continued for half an hour, and then Grandpa Mo and Grandma Mo said they had brought lots of gifts and were going to hand them out; everyone went to get their gifts. At that moment, only Mo Chen and she were left walking in the estate. Arriving at thekeside, Qiao Ruoxin took the initiative to sit down on the bench: ¡°I¡¯m tired from walking. Let¡¯s rest a bit.¡± The man sat down beside her and looked out at the sereneke under the night sky. Qiao Ruoxin turned to look at the man¡¯s handsome profile and slowly leaned on his shoulder. Gazing at theke, she mused, ¡°I feel like you must have had a very happy life growing up¡­¡± The Mo Family doted on him so much; they treated him like royalty. She had seen it on gossip news before, reportedly this estate was built for Mo Chen¡¯s birth. Chapter 258 - 258 258 Little Ghost I Cant Sleep Without You ?Chapter 258: Chapter 258: Little Ghost, I Can¡¯t Sleep Without You Chapter 258: Chapter 258: Little Ghost, I Can¡¯t Sleep Without You Mo Chen¡¯s lips curved upward, and he let out augh, ¡°Not bad.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was not satisfied and looked up at his proud chin, ¡°What do you mean ¡®not bad¡¯? Everyone in the Mo Family holds you in high regard, even Uncle Mo and Grandpa Mo dare not go against your wishes or force you to do anything.¡± No wonder his temper is so explosive¡ªit¡¯s all spoiled by the Mo Family. The man fell silent for three seconds, then said in a deep voice, ¡°Only you dare to make me angry.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She sat up straight, muttering under her breath, ¡°When have I ever¡­¡± Mo Chen¡¯s strong arms wrapped around her slender waist, he lowered his head and kissed her cheek, then gently nibbled on her earlobe, whispering, ¡°Little Ghost, stay here tonight, Grandfather doesn¡¯t want me to leave.¡± ¡°Separate bedrooms.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The thought of sleeping in separate bedrooms made the man feel an urge to return to Jiang Mansion No. 1. ¡°Did you hear me? Separate bedrooms. Your family is here; we must sleep separately. Last time walking out of your room and running into Mrs. Mo already made me want to run into a wall from embarrassment!¡± Mo Chen directly lifted her into his arms, cradling her as he looked at her small face, ¡°Will you still pretend to be a female ghost and climb into my bed tonight?¡± The corners of her mouth lifted into a smile, and she shook her head, ¡°No.¡± The man frowned unhappily, his long fingers stroking back and forth over her waist, ¡°Let¡¯s go back to Jiang Mansion No. 1 then.¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°It¡¯s just for one night, is it necessary?¡± He hugged her soft and fragrant body tighter, his chin resting on her shoulder, ¡°Little Ghost, I can¡¯t sleep without you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s heartstrings were gently plucked. This damn man always says sweet nothings so casually. ¡°Bear with it, okay? If you go back, they will definitely think I¡¯m the one insisting on youing back. I don¡¯t want to leave them with such a bad impression anymore,¡± she coaxed the irritable Divine Beast with her good temper. The man let out a low chuckle, ¡°Aren¡¯t you tired of thinking so much every day?¡± ¡°Tired, but I want to win your family¡¯s approval.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes deepened, his long fingers grasping her jaw, ¡°Are you disappointed I haven¡¯t won your family¡¯s approval?¡± She was taken aback for a moment, then shook her head, ¡°My family isn¡¯t as open-minded as yours, so I envy you, thinking you¡¯re very fortunate¡­¡± The man watched her in silence for a long while, his voice deep, ¡°Maybe you don¡¯t realize, but it was only after I got you that I felt a sense of achievement in life.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened, unable to find words for a moment. This damn man is getting better and better at this. ¡°Mo Chen, seeing as you¡¯re behaving quite well today, I¡¯ll reward you with a kiss.¡± She smiled, leaning forward to initiate a kiss on the man¡¯s thin lips. Just as she was about to pull away, the man¡¯srge hand gripped her head, ¡°Is that the kind of reward you call perfunctory?¡± After speaking, he lowered his head and captured her lips, their kiss intertwining earnestly and unwillingly to part, even the air around them became charged with intimacy. Qiao Ruoxin had intended to resist, but her delicate fingers climbed onto his shoulders, surrendering to his audacious, fervent kiss. ¡­ The night deepened. Mo Chen walked her to the guest room to sleep. As they passed the living room on the first floor, Grandmother Mo saw them and couldn¡¯t help asking, ¡°Are you two nning to sleep together tonight?¡± Grandfather Mo scolded, ¡°You rascal! No fooling around before marriage! Our Mo Family does not allow premarital pregnancy!¡± A shadow of gloom covered Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face as he said in a low voice, ¡°I¡¯m taking her to the guest room to sleep.¡± ¡°That¡¯s okay then,¡± Grandmother Mo said, looking relieved. Grandfather Mo added, ¡°That¡¯s more like it. I¡¯m telling you now, no premarital pregnancy, it can damage our Mo Family¡¯s reputation.¡± The man responded indifferently, ¡°Mhm.¡± Then, he led Qiao Ruoxin into the indoor elevator. The moment the elevator doors slowly closed, Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, ¡°Who would have thought Grandpa Mo had such integrity.¡± The man scoffed disdainfully, ¡°Him, integrity? He impregnated someone before marriage back in the day.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin was at a loss for words and asked curiously, ¡°Then why isn¡¯t he allowing you to get someone pregnant before marriage?¡± With a ding-dong, the elevator doors opened. Mo Chen pulled her out of the elevator and said casually, ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± The hallway was long, and the man deliberately walked slowly. ¡°Big Brother Mo Chen¡­¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°Nothing, good night.¡± Originally, she couldn¡¯t help wanting to tell Mo Chen about the one-year agreement with Mrs. Mo, but then she thought better of it. Mrs. Mo had given her enough face already, and hadn¡¯t made things difficult for her today. Although she knew Mrs. Mo was probably already disappointed in her internally. Pushing open the door to her room, she was ready to take a shower and go to bed when the man behind her grabbed her arm, ¡°Little Ghost, how about I climb into your bed tonight.¡± ¡°¡­¡± This damn man really is a dog! Just as she was about to speak, Mo Chen interrupted her bluntly, ¡°It¡¯s settled then, they can¡¯t me you; it¡¯s my initiative.¡± With that, the man turned and walked away, his tall figure exuding determination. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh helplessly. He truly was an irritable Divine Beast who couldn¡¯t hold back for even a second. After returning to her room, she took a bath and then stood on the balcony, prepared to let the natural breeze dry her hair. ncing at the time, it was nearly eleven o¡¯clock at night. Would Mo Chen reallye? Why was there a hint of anticipation in her heart? It felt thrilling. Qiao Ruoxin looked at the night sky and chuckled softly. ¡­ After midnight. Mo Chen, wearing a ck robe, walked out of his bedroom. As soon as he stepped out, he saw his grandfather and grandmother standing outside his door. ¡°You little rascal, what are you up to?¡± Grandpa Mo¡¯s face was dark. Grandma Mo: ¡°Achen, are you trying to see that youngdy?¡± ¡°¡­¡± What could he say? Grandpa Mo stepped forward and patted his shoulder, ¡°You little rascal, don¡¯t be infatuated with women. You have a lot of important things to do.¡± The handsome shadow on Mo Chen¡¯s face darkened, and he spoke sternly, ¡°Grandpa, my work hasn¡¯t been neglected.¡± ¡°Go back to sleep. Your grandpa means well. You aren¡¯t married yet, so don¡¯t mess around,¡± Grandma Mo urged kindly. ¡°¡­¡± He replied coldly, ¡°What should happen has already happened.¡± Now it was Grandpa Mo and Grandma Mo¡¯s turn to be surprised. They hadn¡¯t expected their obedient grandson to have such a side to him? Always appearing mature and steady, immersed in scientific research, not drawn to women, they had never imagined this. Grandpa Mo: ¡°You¡¯ve really opened my eyes, I tell you. If it¡¯s just for fun, don¡¯t take advantage of that youngdy too much; she still needs to marry someone in the future.¡± ¡°Apart from marrying me, who else could she marry?¡± A shadow of discontent surfaced on the handsome man¡¯s face, his voice growing colder. Having said that, he turned and went back into his bedroom, closing the door behind him. Grandma Mo looked at Grandpa Mo: ¡°I think this stinky kid has really fallen for her. Two years ago, I could already tell he was particrly fond of that youngdy.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good; it¡¯s about time he had a proper romance. These past two years, he¡¯s been like still water,¡± Grandpa Mo sighed involuntarily when he thought of his well-behaved grandson over the past couple of years. Chapter 259 - 259 259 Overbearing and Deserving a Beating ?Chapter 259: Chapter 259: Overbearing and Deserving a Beating, Mr. Mo Chapter 259: Chapter 259: Overbearing and Deserving a Beating, Mr. Mo The next day, early morning. Qiao Ruoxin slept until dawn and realized that Mo Chen hadn¡¯te to her roomst night at all. Howe she felt a little disappointed deep down? She lingered in bed for a while before getting up and going to the bathroom to wash up and brush her teeth. After changing her clothes, she prepared to leave the room, as she had a magazine shoot today and needed to leave early. Just as she stepped out of her room, she saw the tall figure of a man walking toward her from the end of the corridor. Qiao Ruoxin raised her chin haughtily, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you were going to climb into my bedst night? Why didn¡¯t I see you?¡± The man raised his eyebrows slightly, ¡°I didn¡¯t climb into your bed, are you disappointed?¡± ¡°Not at all! I wish!¡± Actually, she really was a bit disappointed. Mo Chen casually took hold of her cold little hand, his brows knitting together, ¡°Why are your hands so cold?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a woman thing, we tend to have cold bodies.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go have breakfast.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to eat, I have work today, let¡¯s leave this ce.¡± The man¡¯s voice was deep, ¡°You must eat.¡± She felt a little helpless, ¡°Then let¡¯s go eat outside, I don¡¯t want to have breakfast with your family, it feels very awkward.¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine.¡± Mo Chen led her by the hand toward the elevator, just in time to run into his mothering out of her bedroom. ¡°Mom, good morning.¡± ¡°Mrs. Mo, good morning.¡± Mrs. Mo smiled faintly, walked up to her son, and intimately and naturally helped him adjust his suit and tie. ¡°I saw your medical report, all the indicators are normal. Take good care of yourself and don¡¯t worry me.¡± Mo Chen responded in a deep voice, ¡°Mm.¡± Mrs. Mo stared at her son for a few seconds, then said, ¡°Go on, get busy.¡± ¡­ Inside the car. Today, the driver was at the wheel, and she and Mo Chen were sitting in the back seat. Suddenly, her phone rang. She took out her phone and saw that it was a call from her grandfather! How unusual, he was actually calling her? After watching the Mo Family¡¯s happy reunionst night, she had almost forgotten that she too had grandparents. Qiao Ruoxin hesitated for a few seconds, then answered the call, ¡°Grandpa, is there something you need?¡± ¡°Xinxin, your grandpa is having a birthday tomorrow, do you have time toe? Your grandma misses you too. Thest time we met under those circumstances, we didn¡¯t really get to talk to you.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Grandpa, I wille.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good, your grandma and I will be waiting for you, at the Qiao Family¡¯s old house.¡± ¡°Okay, got it.¡± After hanging up, Mo Chen nced at her, ¡°Who was that?¡± ¡°My grandpa¡¯s birthday is the day after tomorrow, and he wants me to go back.¡± ¡°Shall I apany you?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t like those kinds of gatherings, no need, I can handle it myself,¡± she smiled. However, considering her stepmother and stepsister took such a big fallst time, they probably wouldn¡¯t let things go so easily. The man said in a deep voice, ¡°I might not like it, but I can apany you.¡± ¡°You better go make money, I¡¯ll call you if anythinges up, just have your bodyguards follow me.¡± Mo Chen obviously hadn¡¯t slept wellst night, a brooding heaviness hung over his handsome face. She lowered her voice, leaning close to the man¡¯s ear, ¡°Work well, and I¡¯ll sleep with you tonight.¡± The corner of the man¡¯s lips curled up in a haughty arc, ¡°Good girl¡­¡± The car slowly stopped at the roadside, Qiao Ruoxin unbuckled her seat belt, got out of the car, and left. Mo Chen watched her retreating figure through the car window until she vanished from sight, then he said, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± The driver slowly drove the car away. ¡­ In the afternoon, dusk fell. After a day of shooting for a magazine cover, Qiao Ruoxin went to the hospital for a follow-up examination. After all, she had suffered a minor concussion from the fall and had been discharged on the same day; a follow-up was necessary. The follow-up results showed nothing serious. Meanwhile, Qiao Sisi and Bai Xue were also at the same hospital but they were visiting the obstetrics and gynecology department. ¡°Mom, what do I do? I can¡¯t keep this baby!¡± Qiao Sisi¡¯s face was as pale as death; just thinking about those men that night made her feel nauseous in an instant. Bai Xue was holding the report in her hands, confirming her daughter¡¯s pregnancy at four weeks, and her whole body trembled with fury. ¡°It¡¯s all because of that bitch Qiao Ruoxin!¡± ¡°Mom, what should I do now!¡± Qiao Sisi cried out in distress, her voice filled with woe. She had intended all this pain for Qiao Ruoxin but how had ite back to haunt her instead? Bai Xue made a decision on the spot: ¡°Abort the baby!¡± ¡°I¡¯m scared it will hurt¡­ Mom, you know I¡¯ve always been afraid of pain.¡± ¡°Sisi, be good, you won¡¯t feel much pain with anesthesia. How will you ever get married if you don¡¯t abort this child?¡± Qiao Sisi¡¯s face was a ghastly white. Suddenly, Qiao Sisi saw Qiao Ruoxin walking out of the hospital building and cried out hysterically, ¡°Mom! It¡¯s that bitch Qiao Ruoxin! Mom!¡± Bai Xue quickly covered her mouth: ¡°Keep your voice down!¡± Bai Xueforted her daughter: ¡°Sisi, listen to Mommy. Abort the baby, and Mommy will take revenge for you.¡± ¡°Wuuwuuwuu¡­¡± Qiao Sisi buried herself into her mother¡¯s embrace, weeping bitterly. Bai Xue looked at Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s figure in the distance with hatred-filled eyes and gritted her teeth, ¡°You think you can just waltz into a wealthy family after ruining my daughter like this? Keep dreaming! The Mo Family is the richest in Asia, and they care a lot about their reputation! A vile bitch like you should have your true face exposed to everyone!¡± ¡°Mom! I hate Qiao Ruoxin so much! Why does she even exist! I want her dead!¡± ¡°Mommy will avenge you. If she dares toe to Grandpa¡¯s birthday banquet tomorrow, I will make sure she doesn¡¯t return!¡± ¡­ Late at night. After taking a bath, Qiao Ruoxiny on her bed wearing a bathrobe, scrolling through Weibo. She was surprised to find so many fans shipping her with Mo Chen. She had expected to lose arge number of fans after going public with her rtionship, but instead, she had gained a million more. Suddenly, a rather provocativement caught her eye. [I wonder if sister Qiao has slept with Lord Mo yet? Sister Qiao, tell me quietly! Is Lord Mo really amazing? Is his body especially nice!!] Theseizens really are¡­ Qiao Ruoxin felt her face heating up, and she touched her burning cheeks. The bedroom door opened without her noticing. As the man entered, he smelled the faint scent of a woman after her bath and saw Qiao Ruoxin lyingzily on the bed, her face flushed as she stared at her phone. Mo Chen stood at the foot of the bed with a frown, observing her expression as though she were watching an adult film. His tall figure stood in front of the bed, and yet the Little Ghost remained utterly oblivious. The man snatched away her phone, and instantly, Qiao Ruoxin panicked, ¡°Hey! What are you doing? Give it back! Don¡¯t look!¡± But it was toote. Mo Chen saw thement instantly, a hint of amusement flickered across his cold and handsome face, and then his long fingers quickly hit ¡®like.¡¯ ¡°Mo Chen! That¡¯s my ount! What are you doing!¡± she demanded, trying to take back her phone. However, the man tossed her phone onto the single-seater sofa and embraced her soft body in his arms. ¡°Just a like,¡± his deep voice was filled with suggestiveness. Qiao Ruoxin struggled with puffed cheeks, ¡°Get off, you pest!¡± She really felt like giving Mo Chen a beating, but sadly, she was no match for him. Chapter 260 - 260 260 So Sweet ?Chapter 260: Chapter 260: So Sweet Chapter 260: Chapter 260: So Sweet The man¡¯s smile deepened even more as he forcibly embraced her, immobilizing her. ¡°Are you angry?¡± ¡°This will ruin my public image! Fans will think I¡¯m a pervert, and they¡¯ll be disappointed in me!¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked up into the man¡¯s dark eyes, seriously exining it to him all over again. ¡°Do they think your rtionship with me is asexual?¡± Such a self-assured tone! Damn! She snorted coldly, ¡°Don¡¯t want to talk to you! Go away!¡± Struggling to escape from the man¡¯s embrace, she found herself no match for his physical strength and couldn¡¯t move at all. The man, gazing at her angry eyes, found her exceptionally charming. The next second, he pinned her down on the bed, nowpletely unable to move. Qiao Ruoxin looked at his handsome face: ¡°What do you want?¡± The man chuckled softly, his voicezy and sexy as he pinched Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s chin, ¡°Who was it that said they would sleep with me tonight, hmm?¡± ¡°Morning is morning, now is now. I¡¯m very angry right now, and I don¡¯t want to sleep with you, so go away!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s handsome eyebrows lifted: ¡°Don¡¯t want to?¡± ¡°Right!¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll just have to force myself.¡± Having said that, he unceremoniously began to tear off her nightgown, frightening her into a terrified shout: ¡°No, no!¡± The man¡¯s lips curled up, his voice threatening as he pressed his lips against her chin, ¡°Say it! Will you or won¡¯t you sleep with me?¡± Qiao Ruoxin deliberately remained silent, haughtily humming. Suddenly, Qiao Ruoxin grabbed his arm, ¡°Don¡¯t touch me! You haven¡¯t bathed!¡± ¡°So fussy?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you a serious germaphobe?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± The man¡¯srge hand gripped her slender waist, biting her corbone lightly, ¡°Say it, will you sleep with me or not?¡± ¡°¡­¡± His obsession was bordering on pathological, not allowing her to go against any of his wishes. Qiao Ruoxin said helplessly: ¡°If you don¡¯t go bathe now, I really won¡¯t sleep with you tonight.¡± The man, burying his head in her neck, let out a pleased chuckle, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll take a bath.¡± Mo Chen slowly got up, removing his suit jacket and tossing it onto a nearby armchair. ¡°Little Ghost?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± She sat up slowly, looking up at the man¡¯s tall figure. ¡°Make me a bowl of noodles, I¡¯m a bit hungry.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes lit up; this was the first time he¡¯d expressed hunger since she returned to the country. A must to satisfy! But she crossed her arms defiantly, deliberately saying, ¡°Is it so hard being your woman? Do I still have to cook noodles for you? Don¡¯t you have a maid?¡± The manughed out loud, his long fingers atop her head, deliberately mussing up her hair. ¡°If you don¡¯t want to go, forget it.¡± Having said that, he turned and walked towards the bathroom. The moment the door closed, Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but smile. Suddenly she remembered her cellphone! Immediately she got out of bed and picked up the phone from the armchair, checking thement she had liked, and sure enough, the whole Weibo was blowing up. [Ahhh! Holy shit! Blinded my dog eyes! Qiao Ruoxin liked myment! Is she answering haha¡­] [This dog food is enough that I won¡¯t need dinner tonight.] [I told you, these two have definitely slept together, where do you get the confidence to think Mo Chen would be indifferent to such a beautiful girl as Qiao?] [From now on, Qiao is an unwed madam! No rebuttals! Haters just wait for Mo to teach you a lesson!] [Showing off for what? Qiao Ruoxin, have youpletely lost your shame? You¡¯re disqualified as an idol! You don¡¯t deserve to be one! You owe me for the money I¡¯ve spent on you!] [Chenxin¡¯s wishes fulfilled! Chenxin¡¯s wishes fulfilled! Master Mo and Miss Qiao, please be together forever! I want to see you have a baby!] [You gotta say Mo Chen truly loves Qiao Ruoxin, tsk tsk, wasn¡¯t there a rumor that he took a fancy to Miss Qiao when he was just 18? They broke up in less than two years, but after another two years, they got back together again, he just loves that little princess to death.] [For real! It just urred to me that during those two years they were apart, Mo Chen didn¡¯t date another girlfriend! There was only one scandal, and not even a photo of them together appeared!] [I ship this couple first, out of respect! I¡¯m so in love! What kind of fairy tale romance is this!] [Her resources are going off the charts too, as the spokesperson for the entire LK series! Tsk tsk¡­ other female stars must be dying of jealousy.] ¡­ After scanning a fewments, Qiao Ruoxin put down her phone and got up to cook noodles in the kitchen downstairs. After cooking the noodles, Qiao Ruoxin carried the tray up to the bedroom and found the man was still showering. She carried the tray to the terrace and ced the bowl of noodles on the coffee table. After a while, Mo Chen came over wearing a deep grey bathrobe, the short hairs on his forehead still dripping with water, exuding sexiness and sending hormones erupting. Especially the abdominal muscles half-hidden beneath the open bathrobe gave off a siren call. When the man saw the bowl of noodles, a gentle smile spread across his handsome face, ¡°I thought you didn¡¯t want to cook for me?¡± ¡°Who¡¯s as unromantic as you, just joking around with you,e on, eat up, I made you a sunny-side-up egg.¡± Mo Chen sat next to her, picked up the chopsticks, tried a bite of the fried egg, and nodded, ¡°Tastes good.¡± ¡°Mo Chen, brother, do you like everything I make?¡± The man, eating the noodles elegantly, responded, ¡°Hmm.¡± Ruoxin propped her chin with both hands, her bright eyes fixated on him, ¡°If I poison you next time, would you dare eat it?¡± The man¡¯s chopsticks paused, and he nced at her sideways, ¡°I would.¡± ¡°Are you crazy?¡± ¡°I¡¯d eat it then kiss you,¡± said the man with a hint of roguishness, teasing her yfully. Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud, ¡°You¡¯re the ruthless one.¡± Mo Chen quickly finished the bowl of noodles without leaving even the soup, clearly he was really hungry. She ced the cup of kiwi juice in front of him, ¡°Drink up.¡± The man gazed at the cup of green liquid before him, with a hint of distaste in his dark eyes. ¡°Behave, Mo Chen, drink it up, or else I won¡¯t sleep with you tonight.¡± Mo Chen looked at her with a bit of amusement, ¡°If I were to force it, you¡¯d just have to give in.¡± She faced him confidently, ¡°I might not be able to resist, but that would be no fun, wouldn¡¯t it?¡± Shit¡­ This Little Ghost knows exactly how to get what she wants. He frowned, his handsome face filled with distaste as he picked up the cup of kiwi juice and downed it in one gulp, not wanting to savor the taste. Qiao Ruoxin smiled satisfactorily, touching the man¡¯s chin, ¡°Good boy.¡± ¡°How did the follow-up checkup at the hospital go?¡± ¡°All good, just a mild concussion, not that serious.¡± He leaned back, wrapping his arms around her shoulders, ¡°I¡¯m not going home with you tomorrow, are you sure you don¡¯t need me to apany you?¡± ¡°No need, it¡¯s just a birthday after all, grandpa and grandma are nice to me, I can¡¯t be too unfeeling.¡± The man said with a deep voice, ¡°You can always go to see them.¡± Ruoxin was somewhat surprised, the corners of her mouth rising, the man was slowly changing too. She leaned in voluntarily and kissed the man¡¯s lips, tasting the sweet and sour vor of kiwi juice,ughing softly, ¡°It¡¯s so sweet, why don¡¯t you like drinking it?¡± The man frowned, ¡°It¡¯s nasty.¡± ¡°How can you be such a handful, you big man?¡± ¡°And you¡¯re not a handful?¡± Ruoxin looked unconvinced, ¡°Where am I hard to please?¡± Mo Chen spoke calmly: ¡°¡­¡± I really want to shut this bastard¡¯s mouth! Chapter 261 - 261 261 What More Do You Want Me to Do for You ?Chapter 261: Chapter 261: What More Do You Want Me to Do for You? Chapter 261: Chapter 261: What More Do You Want Me to Do for You? Late at night. The bedroom was pitch-dark. Qiao Ruoxin slept soundly in the arms of the man behind her, listening to the steady rhythm of his breathing. She gently removed the man¡¯s arm from around her waist and then tenderly got out of bed. Taking a pen and paper, she sat alone on the terrace, nestled into the outdoor sofa. ncing at the sleeping figure of the man in the bed, a smile formed on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips. Looking up at the endless night sky, she suddenly felt inspired to write a song. Qiao Ruoxin wrote down four words on the paper: His Obsession. Then, as Mo Chen¡¯s image came to mind, she couldn¡¯t help butugh. The night was tranquil as she leaned back on the outdoor sofa, her pen dancing back and forth across the paper. ¡­ The next day, early morning. Mo Chen¡¯s towering figure stood in front of the bathroom sink, using an electric razor, his proud chinthered with white foam, exuding an indescribable handsomeness and sexiness. ¡°Let me help you!¡± Suddenly, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s soft, sweet voice intruded into the bathroom. The man nced back at her and handed her the electric razor. She stood in front of Mo Chen, a good deal shorter than him, frowning in displeasure, ¡°Bend down; it¡¯s tiring to raise my hand so high.¡± The manughed without a voice but still lowered his head a bit, looking up at her serious little expression. Why did it feel like an old married couple? A smile yed at the corners of his mouth. ¡°All done, go rinse off,¡± Qiao Ruoxin said, satisfied with her work. Mo Chen¡¯s long fingers touched the white foam on his chin, then deliberately smeared it on Little Ghost¡¯s nose. ¡°What are you doing! I¡¯ve already washed my face!¡± ¡°Wash it again.¡± Qiao Ruoxin red at him angrily, then maliciously rubbed her face against the man¡¯s robe. The best way to get back at someone with a serious case of germophobia. As expected, the man looked at her with disgust and said in a deep voice, ¡°Little Ghost, if you dirty it, you wash it.¡± ¡°No way!¡± No way? Mo Chen¡¯s long arms wrapped around her slender waist, pulling her body close to his own, and he looked down at her, ¡°Say that one more time?¡± ¡°No way, no way, no way! What can you do about it?¡± she teased Mo Chen by making a face, deliberately provoking him. The man was directly amused by her and kissed her forcefully, causing foam to spread all over her face. ¡°Mo Chen, you¡¯re so annoying! Now my whole face is covered!¡± Qiao Ruoxin pushed him away, her face full of disgust. Mo Chen scoffed disdainfully, ¡°You had iting!¡± ¡°And to think I even prepared a gift for you, but given your attitude, I might just destroy that gift,¡± she huffed proudly. The man¡¯s eyebrows lifted in a clearly interested manner, ¡°A gift? What gift?¡± ¡°Do you want it?¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± ¡°Not giving it to you, I¡¯ll give it to another man.¡± A mischievous smile appeared in her eyes as she turned to leave the bathroom. Mo Chen pulled her back in a swift motion and spoke in a deep voice, ¡°Little Ghost, speak properly, or I might make sure you can¡¯t leave the bed for three days.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The scoundrel only knew how to use that as a threat. ¡°You¡¯re still threatening me? Don¡¯t you want the gift anymore?¡± The man furrowed his brows slightly, ¡°Another watch?¡± He really had the thought process of a straight man, utterly devoid of any sense of romance. ¡°You¡¯ll never guess what it is, and when the timees, you¡¯ll know. Be nice to me, or I might just give the gift to someone else.¡± Watching her proud little expression, Mo Chen had a special urge to tease her. Hmm, this Little Ghost is asking for a beating. Mo Chen¡¯srge hand gently touched her head, ¡°How else do you want me to be nice to you?¡± ¡°Mmm¡­ I haven¡¯t thought it through yet, I¡¯ll tell you when I do.¡± The man chuckled softly, ¡°Okay.¡± ¡­ Evening. She had the bodyguard drive her back to the Qiao family¡¯s old mansion. The moment the car slowly came to a stop, Qiao Ruoxin felt a slight sense of trance. It had been nearly two years since she hadst returned. She still remembered ying in the old mansion as a child. After getting out of the car, she entered the mansion with the gift she had prepared in advance, and everything was unchanged. ¡°Xinxin!¡± Grandpa Qiao was the first to spot her, his aged face breaking into a kind smile. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but smile too, walking forward to support her grandfather¡¯s arm, ¡°Grandpa, happy birthday.¡± ¡°It¡¯s good that you¡¯re back, your grandma and I have missed you. You used to y here every day as a child, but now it¡¯s so hard to even see you once.¡± She patiently listened by his side. After entering the living room, she noticed that all the rtives and friends of the Qiao family were present, creating an extremely awkward atmosphere, with everyone casting strange looks at Qiao Ruoxin. Qiao Ruoxin presented her prepared gift, ¡°Grandpa, this is the birthday gift I prepared for you. I hope you like it.¡± At the mention of the birthday gift, everyone came to take a closer look, curious to see what kind of gift she could afford in her current situation. Grandpa Qiao opened the gift box, inside whichy a finely carved Jade Ruyi, worth millions. The rtives and friends of the Qiao family all showed expressions of surprise. The following two hours of the birthday banquet were rtively calm, eerily so. After the dinner ended, Qiao Ruoxin was saying her goodbyes and preparing to leave when Bai Xue finally started her antics. ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯ll be leaving now. I have work tomorrow, but I¡¯lle to see you again next time.¡± ¡°Alright, doe and visit your grandma and me more often.¡± Suddenly! Bai Xue stood up and walked over to Qiao Ruoxin, then knelt down with a thud. This scene genuinely startled Qiao Ruoxin. All those present were baffled, unsure of what was happening. Bai Xue grabbed her hand and began to sob loudly, ¡°Ruoxin, I truly realize my fault. Please stop framing Sisi, she¡¯s still lying in the hospital¡­ sob¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s father was the first to step forward, ¡°Bai Xue, what are you talking about? What exactly is going on here?¡± Bai Xue cried out, ¡°Husband, please plead with your precious daughter for me, I really dare not cause any more trouble, ask her to spare me and Sisi!¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s father came forward, pulled Bai Xue up, and said angrily, ¡°rify yourself! What exactly happened to Sisi?¡± Qiao Ruoxin stood there with a bewildered face. Her stepmother was truly a great actress; it was a shame she wasn¡¯t in the theater. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin had some men assault Sisi¡­ she¡¯s been raped. Now Sisi is pregnant and is at the hospital getting an abortion! I¡¯m really scared, please beg her for me, I kneltst time too, why won¡¯t she let me go¡­¡± Bai Xue sobbed as if her heart was breaking, enough to sway anyone. As soon as this was said, everyone was shocked. Grandpa Qiao¡¯s voice trembled, ¡°What did you say? Sisi is in the hospital getting an abortion?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s father was the first to look at Qiao Ruoxin standing there, ¡°Is what your Aunt Bai said true? How could you do such a vile thing! You¡¯re breaking thew, do you realize that?¡± Qiao Ruoxin was utterly disappointed by her father¡¯s reaction. She scoffed, ¡°You believe everything Bai Xue says, you two really are a perfect match.¡± Having said that, Qiao Ruoxin turned around and left without looking back. Bai Xue suddenly ran up to her and hugged her, sobbing loudly, ¡°Ruoxin, Auntie is truly begging you, please leave us alone!¡± The next second, Bai Xue whispered into her ear in a voice only the two of them could hear, ¡°I¡¯ve had the hotel surveince footage cleaned up a long time ago, no need to rush looking for it. This time, you¡¯re going straight to hell!¡± Chapter 262 - 262 262 Qiao Ruoxin is criticized by the whole ?Chapter 262: Chapter 262: Qiao Ruoxin is criticized by the wholework Chapter 262: Chapter 262: Qiao Ruoxin is criticized by the wholework Qiao Ruoxin pushed Bai Xue away forcefully, and Bai Xue purposefully fell to the ground, feigning fragility. ¡°Boo hoo hoo, please, Ruoxin, we¡¯re still family after all, how could you treat your sister like this¡­ I know you hate me for taking your mother¡¯s ce, but your father and I are true love,¡± she wailed. Qiao¡¯s father approached her, raised his arm, and was about to p her again. Unexpectedly, the bodyguard Xiaowu stepped in front of Qiao Ruoxin: ¡°Mr. Qiao, I advise you to think twice, do you want to be thrown out of the capital again?¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at the ugly faces of everyone present and finally turned to Grandfather Qiao: ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯m leaving, and I don¡¯t want toe back again.¡± She turned and left the old house, with the bodyguard following closely behind. Grandfather Qiao: ¡°Xinxin¡­¡± Qiao¡¯s father pointed angrily at her receding figure: ¡°How could you be so malicious! That¡¯s your sister!¡± Bai Xue rushed up, trying to stop her, but was held back by Qiao¡¯s father. Yet, a malicious smile could clearly be seen on Bai Xue¡¯s lips; this was just the beginning, and she intended topletely destroy this little wretch! She would let this little wretch taste what it¡¯s like to have nowhere to turn! ¡­ Inside the car. Qiao Ruoxin sat in the back seat, looking out the car window at the scenery, her mind in turmoil. Sure enough, they hadn¡¯t let her down; they were still the same foolish family. Bai Xue had whispered in her ear earlier that she had destroyed the hotel¡¯s surveince records, which meant Bai Xue had more moves nned. She looked at Xiaowu in the passenger seat, Mo Chen¡¯s personal bodyguard, trustworthy. ¡°Xiaowu, help me pick up something from the hotel.¡± ¡°Certainly, Miss Qiao, just give the order,¡± he replied. ¡­ That evening, #QiaoRuoxinQiaoSisiSisters topped the trending list at number one, explosive! The farce Bai Xue created at the birthday banquet was videotaped and uploaded to Weibo, which instantly blew up thements section. [My goodness! What kind of family ethical drama is this! Are Qiao Sisi, who harassed Lu Xingyu, and Qiao Ruoxin half-sisters? My worldview is shattered!] [Is the woman in this video Qiao Sisi¡¯s mother? Saying Qiao Ruoxin arranged for someone to rape Qiao Sisi? That¡¯s illegal, isn¡¯t it? If it¡¯s true, they should call the police!] [It¡¯s just hearsay; Qiao Ruoxin clearly didn¡¯t even have time to react. I¡¯ll wait for Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s rification; I really don¡¯t think she¡¯s that malicious.] [Hahaha¡­ Mortal Princess finally crashes and burns! I always said she was a schemer, think about it, to catch Mo Chen¡¯s eye in her teens, could it really have been Mo Chen who took the initiative? She must have seduced him! I¡¯m not surprised at all she did something like this!] [Uninformed, waiting for rification!] [Is Qiao Sisi¡¯s mother sick or something? She could directly call the police; why is she hugging Qiao Ruoxin and crying? What¡¯s the point?] [Mo Chen, do you regret getting back together? With Mortal Princess being such a bitch, are you sure you can keep loving her? Why not switch to my idol? Mine is gentle and kind, much better than Qiao Ruoxin!] [Rape my friends! Qiao Sisi¡¯s mother said rape! If it¡¯s true, isn¡¯t Qiao Ruoxin going to jail? How malicious can she be?] [If it¡¯s true, I hope it¡¯s not; if it¡¯s not, I hope it is. And one more thing, those who spread rumors should die!] [I hope the police get involved and give usizens the truth!] [Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t possibly be that kind of person, absolutely not! Qiao Sisi¡¯s mother obviously had traces of acting, too exaggerated! Disgusting!] Half an hourter, another trend hit the third spot: #QiaoRuoxinSurveinceFootage# An anonymous Weibo ount uploaded a segment of surveince footage showing Qiao Ruoxin and Qiao Sisi scuffling in the hotel corridor, with Qiao Sisi eventually being pushed into a room. The entire inte was in an uproar! ¡°No, no, no! This can¡¯t be true! Mortal Princess would never do such a thing! Qiao sister, say something please, I¡¯m going to cry,e out and exin this quickly!¡± ¡°My heart truly hurts, how could my Qiao sister¡­ I won¡¯t believe it!¡± ¡°Can Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fans wake up? The surveince video has been released, yet you¡¯re still deluding yourselves! Your idol is about to be a felon, haha, might as well line up to visit her in prison for your fan support, right? I wonder if Mo Chen will still love her? This is killing me withughter.¡± ¡°Clearly, the surveince footage is edited! Why are there several minutes missing in the middle? And why is Qiao Ruoxin using the wall for support while walkingter on? So many questions! It feels like Qiao Ruoxin was drugged!¡± ¡°Stop making excuses for Qiao Ruoxin, you¡¯re disgusting, each and every one of you! Without evidence, you demand evidence, and now that there is evidence, you¡¯re whitewashing her! #CriminalCelebQiaoRuoxin# Let¡¯s get this topic trending!¡± ¡°Qiao sister, better learn to sing ¡®Tears of Iron Windows¡¯ now, get on good terms with your fellow inmates, so vicious, and you still want to be an idol, corrupting children! I hope you get banned by the broadcasting authority!¡± ¡°Qiao Sisi really had it rough, huh? I just saw a marketing ount reveal that the harassment of Lu Xingyu by Qiao Sisi was also schemed by Qiao Ruoxin!¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin looks so beautiful, but with such a malicious heart? Truly a seductive serpent!¡± ¡°Where are all those celebrities and big shots who vocally professed their love for Qiao Ruoxin? Struck mute? Not choosing sides now? Disgusting!¡± ¡­ Meanwhile, in the hospital. Qiao Sisi had just undergone an abortion surgery and was lying on the hospital bed, pale-faced, but a proud smile appeared as she saw the public opinion on Weibo turning to her side. Bai Xue pushed open the door of the ward and walked in. ¡°Mom! The whole inte is cursing that little bitch! I¡¯m so happy¡­ she¡¯s finally getting what she deserves!¡± ¡°Sisi, don¡¯t worry, mom will avenge you. This time we¡¯ll ruin Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s life thoroughly! Making it impossible for her to ever turn things around!¡± Bai Xue¡¯s eyes zed with hatred, as if she wouldn¡¯t be satisfied until Qiao Ruoxin was torn to shreds. ¡­ At the Jiangfu Number One residence. Qiao Ruoxin sat on the outdoor sofa on the terrace, scrolling through thements on Weibo on her mobile phone. Suddenly, she let out a coldugh: ¡°Buying so many trending searches and marketing ounts, looks like they¡¯ve really spent a fortune.¡± Bai Xue intended topletely destroy her, to ensure she could never make aeback. Her phone rang, a call from her mother. Without hesitation, she hung up. She was definitely calling about the hot search matter. The phone rang again, a call from Mo Chen. She answered the phone: ¡°Mo Chen brother.¡± ¡°Do you need help getting the hot search removed?¡± ¡°No need.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Let them curse to their heart¡¯s content, that¡¯s how they¡¯ll reveal their true nature.¡± ¡°Little Ghost, stop looking at your phone.¡± Qiao Ruoxin nced at the night sky and chuckled softly: ¡°Hurry back, I miss you.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± After hanging up the phone, she stretchedzily, stood up slowly, and decided to make dinner herself tonight. The mother-daughter trash could wait until tomorrow. Actually, Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t feel angry, but rather, she felt a sense of relief. Because from now on, she no longer had to worry about the facade of kinship. It had been proven that her so-called family ties weren¡¯t worth maintaining at all. Chapter 263 - 263 263 Smack Talk Online ?Chapter 263: Chapter 263: Smack Talk Online Chapter 263: Chapter 263: Smack Talk Online Qiao Ruoxin heard the sound of a car stopping outside; it was Mo Chening back. She quietly hid by the door, then heard the man¡¯s deep footsteps, the sound of the keypad as he entered the code to unlock the door. With a ¡®click,¡¯ the door was pushed open. The next second, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s soft body plunged into the man¡¯s arms, causing him to take a step back. Surprise shed in Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes, followed by a crooked smile. He embraced the Little Ghost in his arms, inhaling the faint fragrance of her shower. ¡°Were you waiting for me toe back?¡± The man¡¯s voice was deep,zy, and sexy. Her small face buried in his chest, she nodded: ¡°Mm, did you have dinner?¡± ¡°Mm¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked up somewhat disappointed: ¡°You¡¯ve eaten? I made dinner for you¡­¡± His slender fingers weaved through her gentle hair, touching her head with indulgence in his voice: ¡°Then let¡¯s eat again.¡± A satisfied smile appeared on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face: ¡°That¡¯s more like it.¡± Then, she pulled the man¡¯s tall and handsome body toward the dining room. Mo Chen nced at the three dishes and one soup on the table; it was evident she had put in effort. ¡­ After dinner, Mo Chen had to go to the study to attend to business matters, so she had no choice but to go back to the bedroom to shower and sleep. Actually, she waited for a long time but didn¡¯t see Mo Chen return, and as she was too sleepy, she fell asleep first. Sleeping in a daze, she felt a moist sensation at her earlobe. She slowly opened her eyes and saw Mo Chen kissing her. Seeing her awake, the man¡¯s voice was hoarse: ¡°Finally awake.¡± ¡°What are you doing¡­ I¡¯m so tired.¡± ¡°Your man is working in the study, and you¡¯re sleeping alone?¡± There seemed to be a hint of displeasure in the man¡¯s tone. Qiao Ruoxin rubbed her eyes and murmured softly: ¡°I waited for you, but you didn¡¯te back for a long time.¡± Mo Chen rolled over and pinned her beneath him; herplete awakening was ensured by the man¡¯s heavy body. ¡°You¡¯re so heavy, get off!¡± ¡°Little Ghost.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± She still felt very sleepy and wanted to sleep. The man¡¯s slender fingers gripped her jaw: ¡°Nearly got hit at the Qiao Family again?¡± ¡°Luckily, your bodyguard was quick-witted and stood in front of me in time; verypetent. You should give him a raise.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s gaze deepened as he stared at her: ¡°Feeling wronged?¡± She paused, then shook her head: ¡°It¡¯s not a big deal; they don¡¯t matter to me anymore.¡± The man stared at her in silence for a few seconds, then seized her lips in a passionate and intense kiss. As if he wanted to erase the lousy memories of the day from this Little Ghost. ¡°Mmm¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin struggled to dodge the man¡¯s fervent kiss, turning her head away: ¡°Mo Chen! Go to sleep nicely! Considering what you didst night, you definitely can¡¯t touch me tonight!¡± She felt like she had passed outst night and couldn¡¯t remember when it had ended. Mo Chen chuckled softly, touching her small face: ¡°You¡¯re an ungrateful little brat.¡± ¡°I¡¯m so tired; I want to sleep.¡± She struggled to turn over and go to sleep, but the man kept his weight on her: ¡°Let¡¯s just sleep like this; it¡¯s been a long time since we¡¯ve slept this way.¡± ¡­ Damn man! Damn man! Damn man! Cursing never seems to be enough. After a dreamless night, Qiao Ruoxin woke up with the broad daylight, feeling a crushing weight atop her that made it impossible to move. The next day, early morning. When she opened her eyes, the man beside her had long since disappeared. Sitting up slowly and leaning against the bed, the first thing she did was to grab her phone and nce at the Weiboments. The haters were relentless, bombarding her with three hundred thousandments overnight. Impressive fighting power¡ªprobably many of Bai Xue¡¯s paid trolls among them. It was time to bring things to an end. Qiao Ruoxin opened her own Weibo and uploaded a five-minute long video with sound. Then she added a caption, ¡°To the neighbor auntie ying homewrecker, today¡¯s surprise is for you to enjoy. I¡¯ve called the police, wait for mywyer¡¯s letter.¡± Her slender fingertips lightly pressed the send button, and ten secondster, the Weibo post was sessfully uploaded! Then, she threw her phone onto the bed nearby and got up to wash up in the bathroom. ¡­ In just half an hour, thements and shares on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s Weibo post almost exploded. Instantly topping the trending searches: #QiaoRuoxinFalselyused# first ce on hot search! Boom! The video Qiao Ruoxin uploaded showed Bai Xue in a hotel room, emphasizing to several men that they must ruin Ruoxin, and saying she would pay them a million if they slept with Ruoxin¡­ ¡°Holy shit! I¡¯ve really witnessed quite the drama! What kind of evil stepmother is this? She tried to set someone up to rape Qiao Ruoxin and ended up having her own daughter raped???¡± ¡°Is this even human behavior? How can she still have the face to cry in front of Qiao Ruoxin, buying trending searches and marketing ounts to defame her?¡± ¡°To be so despicable is to be invincible, I¡¯m really impressed! What kind of trashy stepmother is this, causing her own daughter to suffer like that and still has the gall to me someone else?¡± ¡°After watching this video, I cringed so hard my toes curled, I could dig out a Barbie princess vi right where I stand! How can someone be so vile and stupid at the same time?¡± ¡°Police officers, hurry up! I can¡¯t take it anymore, it makes me want to vomit!¡± ¡°All those trolls ndering little sister Qiao,e out and get beaten! Do you see the truth now? I wish all of you have such an evil stepmother! You¡¯re wee!¡± ¡°I¡¯m in tears! If Qiao Ruoxin hadn¡¯t fought back that night, the consequences would be unthinkable now! This stepmother must go to jail, or it won¡¯t appease the public¡¯s anger!¡± ¡°I owe Qiao Ruoxin an apology; I was blinded by public opinion, I will be more cautious in the future.¡± ¡°This plot twist! I¡¯m about to go blind! What kind of supreme scum of a stepmother is this! So only you can harm people, and Qiao Ruoxin isn¡¯t allowed to fight back?¡± ¡°Well done, little sister Qiao! You should have pushed both the stepmother and the mother into that room! Using such a despicable tactic, let the mother and daughter duo enjoy it properly!¡± ¡°As the saying goes, behind every evil stepmother is an indifferent scumbag of a father. Little sister Qiao, I think you should stay away from your scumbag dad!¡± ¡°Little sister Qiao! Don¡¯t go back home anymore! That¡¯s no longer your home, it¡¯s a den of wolves! I knew there was something wrong with the birthday banquet videost night, all those rtives and friends with their schadenfreude expressions, tsk tsk, unbelievable.¡± ¡°My poor little sister Qiao, I¡¯m starting to stan you! You truly are the Mortal Princess, you must have descended to this world to ovee tribtions, to have such a bizarre family.¡± ¡°I told you so, how could Qiao Ruoxin have done such a thing! It¡¯s infuriating! If she hadn¡¯t fought back, she would have been the one raped! Support little sister Qiao!¡± ¡°This stepmother really has no brains! Qiao Ruoxin was already keeping a low profile, and she went out of her way to dig a hole for herself. Now, the whole world knows that you arranged the rape of your own biological daughter!¡± ¡­ In the Qiao Family Number One Mansion, the dining room. While having breakfast, Qiao Ruoxin picked up her phone to take a look at Weibo and couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud. Bai Xue probably forgot there was a camera in the room. Suddenly, her phone rang. She looked at it, and as expected, it was a call from Father Qiao, no doubt about Bai Xue and Qiao Sisi¡¯s matter. She directly hung up, unwilling to answer. Chapter 264 - 264 264 Brother Mo Chen Youre So Sweet ?Chapter 264: Chapter 264: Brother Mo Chen, You¡¯re So Sweet Chapter 264: Chapter 264: Brother Mo Chen, You¡¯re So Sweet Qiao Ruoxin finished her breakfast and left Jiang Mansion Number One, heading out for an outdoor photo shoot. Her phone was almost blown up with calls throughout the day, all from the Qiao Family, but she didn¡¯t answer a single one. In the evening, she finally wrapped up the photo shoot for the day. Qiao Ruoxin got back into the car, picked up her phone, and nced at it¡ªover a hundred missed calls. A faint smile curved her lips¡ªby now, the people at the Qiao Family were probably as restless as ants on a hot pan. If she didn¡¯t take drastic measures this time, Bai Xue and Qiao Sisi would surely continue to court disaster. It was better to settle things once and for all. She looked out the car window, frowning, ¡°This doesn¡¯t seem like the way back home?¡± Driver: ¡°Miss Qiao, it¡¯s like this, Master Mo instructed me to take you to see him.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ where is he?¡± ¡°You¡¯ll know when you get there.¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh, still so secretive. Thinking of Mo Chen, she felt a bit regretful about making such a high-profile move today. The truth was, she really didn¡¯t want to air the family¡¯s dirtyundry, but her step-sister and step-mother were too presumptuous. If she truly wanted to marry into the Mo Family, a top-tier luxury family, she would have to be low-key, avoiding giving the high societydies fodder for gossip during their leisure time. The Mo Family had climbed to the top of the elite circles in Asia and valued reputation and public image above all else. Qiao Ruoxin sighed lightly, knowing she had to find a way to salvage her image. Forty minutester. The car slowly stopped at the entrance to Disnend, and the driver got out to open the door for her: ¡°Miss Qiao, we¡¯ve arrived.¡± ¡°Why here? Isn¡¯t the park closed for maintenance these days?¡± ¡°I am not sure about that, all I am responsible for is to bring you here.¡± Walking towards the entrance, Qiao Ruoxin reminisced about how Disnend was usually packed with people, where you¡¯d have to queue up for at least an hour for any ride. Entering the eerily empty Disnend felt unfamiliar, with only a few staff members around. After some searching, Qiao Ruoxin found Mo Chen¡¯s figure by the carousel. The tall and handsome figure of the man stood there, his beautiful features softening with a hint of warmth when he saw her. His lips curled into a smirk, as he stretched his arms out towards Qiao Ruoxin, that proud and overbearing look seemingly saying: Aren¡¯t youing into my embrace? Qiao Ruoxin chuckled softly and then ran into the arms of the man, bumping into him so hard that he took a step back. Mo Chenughed, hugging the little devil¡¯s body, his chin resting on top of her head as he asked in a deep, gentle voice, ¡°Am I good to you?¡± ??? She looked up into his dark eyes: ¡°What are you talking about?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say I would get that gift only if I was nicer to you?¡± His deep voice waszy and sensuous,ced with a hint of seduction. Qiao Ruoxin was stunned for a few seconds, then burst outughing, herugh as melodious as a wind chime. ¡°By bringing me to Disnend, is that you being nice to me?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s long fingers pinched her soft earlobe, deliberately lowering his voice: ¡°But tonight, you¡¯re the only one here.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve pulled strings again?¡± He chuckled softly: ¡°If you have privileges, why not use them?¡± She unabashedly pped his shoulder with her small hand: ¡°That¡¯s not good. If someone captures it on camera, it will trend again, and you¡¯ll be criticized.¡± ¡°Little Ghost, does this count as me being good to you?¡± he pinched Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s pink cheeks. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but smile: ¡°Barely¡­¡± ¡°So, will you give me that gift?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ let me think.¡± Mo Chen frowned displeasedly, hisrge hand gripping her slender waist, his tone ambiguously threatening: ¡°If you dare to refuse, I might identally break your waist.¡± ¡°Mo Chen, can you not be so violent, please? Be gentler¡­ All girls like gentle men.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Of course!¡± The man scoffed disdainfully, ¡°I won¡¯t be gentle!¡± After speaking, he didn¡¯t forget to p her perky butt. ¡°Ouch! Why did you hit me?¡± ¡°Because you deserve it.¡± Mo Chen red at her without any courtesy and thenmanded in a deep voice, ¡°Go ride the merry-go-round.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked puzzled, ¡°That¡¯s so boring, I want to go on the Extreme Speed Light Wheel, that¡¯s more thrilling.¡± The bastard said to her with a nasty tone, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, are you even a woman? Women should ride merry-go-rounds!¡± She made a face at Mo Chen, full of dissatisfaction, and then walked toward the merry-go-round. It had been a long time since she¡¯d been on a merry-go-round; riding it instantly felt like returning to her childhood, and her mood became joyful. The machine started up, and Qiao Ruoxin waved at the man standing below. Mo Chen stood outside the railing, a doting smile curving his lips as he watched the sweet smile of that Little Ghost. The first time he met this Little Ghost, it was summer, and her smile was both sweet and haughty. Then, this Little Ghost took up the word ¡®summer¡¯ in his world. Whenever he thought of the word ¡®summer,¡¯ the image of a 12-year-old Qiao Ruoxin running under the setting sun would automaticallye to his mind, her long ck hair elegantly fluttering in the wind. The man took out his phone, turned on the camera, aimed at Qiao Ruoxin, and captured the happy moment of this Little Ghost. After a while, Qiao Ruoxin came back to his side, ¡°Let me see the photo you just took.¡± Mo Chen frowned slightly, ¡°So inattentive?¡± She snatched the man¡¯s phone, opened the photo gallery, and upon seeing that photo¡­ let¡¯s just say, straight male aesthetic. Fortunately, she was naturally beautiful; otherwise, that photo would really be hard to describe. ¡°Mo Chen, do you think this photo you took looks good?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± She chuckled dryly twice and handed the phone back to him, ¡°As long as you¡¯re happy.¡± The man¡¯s brows lifted, ¡°You think it¡¯s not good?¡± What to say? It¡¯s not that it¡¯s bad, it¡¯s just that the angle is too straight male, almost like a dad taking a photo of his daughter. ¡°I¡¯m so pretty, I look good from any angle, 360 degrees, no dead angles,¡± she said proudly, her lips curving teasingly. The man let out a scornful snort, his dark eyes filled with disdain. Qiao Ruoxin clung to his arm, ¡°Let¡¯s go on the Extreme Speed Light Wheel! That one is really exciting!¡± At a Disnend with no other visitors, Qiao Ruoxin had the time of her life, leaving the park two hourster. Back in the car, Qiao Ruoxin, exhausted,y on the man¡¯s chest, whining softly, ¡°I¡¯m so tired, if you¡¯d told me we wereing here, I would have changed shoes¡­ Wearing high heels is exhausting.¡± Mo Chen chuckled lowly and touched her little face, coaxing her, ¡°I¡¯ll massage them for youter, okay?¡± ¡°Okay, good.¡± ¡°Am I good to you?¡± ¡°Extremely, extremely, extremely good! No one treats me better than you do!¡± The man¡¯srge hand patted her back gently, ¡°Go to sleep for a bit, I¡¯ll wake you when we get there.¡± Qiao Ruoxin leaned into the man¡¯s arms, nodded, and obediently closed her eyes. After a few seconds, she suddenly moved closer to the man¡¯s ear and whispered, ¡°Mo Chen, you¡¯re so sweet.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± The corners of the man¡¯s mouth turned up. An hourter, they arrived at Jiang Mansion Number One. The car hadn¡¯t even entered the garage when they saw the Qiao Family blocking the door again. Mo Chen¡¯s expression turned icy as he nced down at the woman sleeping in his arms and held her tighter. Chapter 265 - 265 265 Mo Chen Will You Have an Affair in the ?Chapter 265: Chapter 265: Mo Chen, Will You Have an Affair in the Future? Chapter 265: Chapter 265: Mo Chen, Will You Have an Affair in the Future? The car slowly came to a stop, and Qiao Ruoxin, groggy, opened her eyes, nced out the window, and instantly, all sense of sleepiness disappeared. Shey in the man¡¯s embrace, her body tensing slightly. Waking up to see such annoying people, it really was a mood killer. Mo Chen looked down into her eyes and said in a low voice, ¡°If you don¡¯t want to deal with them, you don¡¯t have to, okay?¡± ¡°How rude would that be? Things have to be resolved, otherwise it would be so annoying to have them blocking the door every day.¡± Her voice was gentle, sweet, and casual. ¡°¡­¡± The man didn¡¯t say anything more. Qiao Ruoxin pushed the car door open and got out, just as she stood up straight, Qiao Sisi charged over. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! You withdraw thewsuit! Do you want to send my mom to prison? In your dreams!¡± She nced indifferently at the furious Qiao Sisi, ¡°It was your mom who did it, how is it that you say I want to send her to jail?¡± Mo Chen stepped out of the car and stood behind Qiao Ruoxin, his tall and handsome figure enveloping her petite body, as if he were her solid backing. Qiao Sisi involuntarily took a step back upon seeing this man. Qiao Family¡¯s father approached with an embarrassed expression, ¡°Ruoxin, could you¡­ withdraw thewsuit?¡± The disappointment was evident in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes, ¡°Even after witnessing Bai Xue do such things, you¡¯re still indifferent?¡± ¡°I¡­ I didn¡¯t expect her to do such a thing, she wasn¡¯t like this before¡­¡± Qiao Family¡¯s father stumbled over his words, indeed shocked speechless when he saw that video. ¡°You¡¯ve seen it with your own eyes now, yet you still intend to shield that woman?¡± Enough, really enough. She didn¡¯t want to see her father for another second. Qiao Family¡¯s father fumbled for words, ¡°If you don¡¯t withdraw thewsuit, it will ruin the reputation of our Qiao Family, please, even your dad is begging you, okay?¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at her father and suddenly let out a coldugh, ¡°Now I finally understand why my mom decided to divorce you back then.¡± Qiao Family¡¯s father¡¯s expression froze, and then he suddenly burst into rage, ¡°Don¡¯t mention your mother to me!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t even want to talk about that mistress!¡± She snapped, ¡°Let me tell you the truth, withdrawing thewsuit is impossible, you better think about hiring a goodwyer instead.¡± With that, she turned and entered the vi without looking back. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! On what grounds can you act this way! I¡¯m the one who suffered for you, you¡¯ve suffered nothing, why should you!¡± Qiao Sisi shook with emotion and wanted to rush forward but stopped in the face of Mo Chen¡¯s cold re. Mo Chen gave the father and daughter a cold nce and said in a deep voice, ¡°Scram.¡± His tone of voice was as if he were facing a pile of trash. Then, he turned and walked with long strides towards the vi. Qiao Sisi¡¯s eyes widened with fear as she cried and looked at Qiao Family¡¯s father, ¡°Dad, what do we do now? Are we really going to let Mom go to prison?¡± Qiao Family¡¯s father¡¯s face was pale as he stood there frozen. ¡­ Inside the living room. Qiao Ruoxin sat on the sofa, her gaze filled with resentment. The good mood from Disnend waspletely ruined. Mo Chen sat down next to her and asked in a low voice, ¡°Little Ghost, still angry?¡± ¡°Mo Chen, will you ever have a mistress?¡± She looked so serious. The man¡¯s dark eyes blinked in surprise and then deepened, ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°If you ever n to find a mistress in the future, let me know in advance, I don¡¯t want to stumble upon your affair and disgust myself.¡± Qiao Ruoxin could still vividly remember when as a child she stumbled upon her father being intimate with Bai Xue, but she was too young to understand what it meant at the time. She grew up and understood, and Bai Xue ascended from a mistress to a more permanent position, utterly disgusting. Mo Chen was instantly enraged, his irritability uncontroble, ¡°You¡¯reparing me to that piece of trash father of yours?¡± It was a demeaning and contemptuousparison to him. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say it yourself? All men are the same. Can you guarantee you won¡¯t find a mistress? Can you control yourself?¡± The man, infuriated to the point ofughter, found himself actually amused by her usations, ¡°Little Ghost, what will it take for you to believe me?¡± Qiao Ruoxin: ¡°Only time can prove it.¡± Mo Chen picked her up and set her on hisp, letting out a derisive chuckle, ¡°You¡¯re talking about time with me? I¡¯ve spent nine years on you, isn¡¯t that enough?¡± ¡°¡­¡± It seemed she was right¡­ She took the initiative to wrap her arms around the man¡¯s neck, giggling softly, ¡°Mo Chen, you¡¯re so formidable.¡± ¡°Not calling me a pervert anymore?¡± The man¡¯s tone was filled with sarcastic undertones. ¡°When did I say you were a pervert? I¡¯m going to take a shower first.¡± Qiao Ruoxin, feeling a bit guilty, left the man¡¯s embrace and turned to walk upstairs. But before she could take a step, Mo Chen forcefully pulled her back into his arms, pinching her chin, ¡°Not admitting it?¡± ¡°Mhm, not admitting it.¡± She retorted with feigned arrogance. The man deliberately leaned close to her face, lowering his voice on purpose, ¡°Then I ought to punish you.¡± Punish? Being this close was nothing but a kiss, right? Qiao Ruoxin had instinctively closed her eyes, it wasn¡¯t like they hadn¡¯t kissed before. Mo Chen looked at her obediently closing her eyes and his lips curled up in a wicked smile, then he fiercely bumped her forehead. ¡°Ow! It hurts!¡± The next second, the man ced her on the couch, ¡°I¡¯m going to the study, don¡¯te in!¡± Having said that, he turned and left. Qiao Ruoxin sulked on the sofa, rubbing her forehead, this bastard was really unpredictable! ¡°Have you been practicing iron head skill? So ruthless¡­ a concussion from your bump!¡± sheined discontentedly. Completelycking gentleness, hitting her so hard, he was a true steel-hearted straight man! She got up and went back to the bedroom upstairs, stood in front of the bathroom sink, and took a look at herself in the mirror, noticing a red spot on her forehead. Dammit! That dog of a man! Qiao Ruoxin was about to take her clothes off for a shower when suddenly, a notification sound came from her phone. She picked it up nonchntly and saw it was from Simon, opening the message to read: ¡°Mo Chen¡¯s college girlfriend.¡± Attached was a photo. The picture was taken on the campus of Stanford University, with Mo Chen standing against the light, the intery of light and shadow lending a sculptural quality to his features. And there, standing beside Mo Chen in the photo, was an Asian girl! Clinging to his arm! The gesture was very intimate! Qiao Ruoxin stared at the photo for a long time, dumbstruck. Was Mo Chen deceiving her? Did he really have a girlfriend during his college years? The girl in the photo was very pretty and matched Mo Chen¡¯s temperament well, she even spotted a slight resemnce that couples often share? Qiao Ruoxin shook her head, trying to brush off these wild thoughts. Her phone rang, it was a call from Simon. She answered, ¡°Stepbrother, just with this one photo, you¡¯re already spinning stories?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it you who asked me to find evidence? The evidence is right here.¡± ¡°What kind of evidence is this? Haven¡¯t you ever taken pictures with ssmates in college? If you sent a kissing photo, maybe I would be somewhat convinced.¡± ¡°There are intimate photos, but I was afraid you¡¯d cry if you saw them.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s heart tightened, a sudden wave of panic washing over her as she feignedposure, ¡°If you have them, then send them, stop talking nonsense! Besides, even if he had a girlfriend in college, so what? Who doesn¡¯t have a past?¡± Chapter 266 - 266 266 Little Ghost I Have No Other Woman But ?Chapter 266: Chapter 266: Little Ghost, I Have No Other Woman But You Chapter 266: Chapter 266: Little Ghost, I Have No Other Woman But You The other end of the phone conveyed Simon¡¯s mockingugh, ¡°Really? There¡¯s something you might not know, I went to the same school as him, just two grades above, we didn¡¯t interact much, but I remember once during the school anniversary, I saw him with this girl. She introduced Mo Chen to others as her boyfriend, and Mo Chen did not deny it.¡± After Simon finished speaking, Qiao Ruoxin indeed felt a sourness in her heart. Because she knew Simon was from Stanford University, she had even seen his diploma. ¡°Are you done talking? I¡¯m hanging up!¡± Qiao Ruoxin hung up the call directly, and immediately felt very angry. Although she imed not to care about Mo Chen¡¯s past, the truth was that seeing him in an intimate photo with another woman made her a bit jealous. She looked at the photo Simon sent again, feeling that the girl in the photo looked very familiar, as though she had seen her somewhere before? ¡­ In the study. Mo Chen sat behind his desk, his dark eyes fixed on theputer screen, which disyed photos from his car ident two years ago. He began to recall the scenes from his car ident two years earlier¡­ The appearance of Lin Xi was quite illogical, that area wasn¡¯t suitable for camping, and almost no one chose it for camping. And then there were those Starfish Earrings, identical to the ones worn by the female lead in the video in his mind. Could it be that he had seen a video of Lin Xi in bed with a man? But what was odd was why the video of Lin Xi in bed with a man was so deeply etched in his memory? And why he couldn¡¯t forget it. He leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes, searching his mind for memories rted to the car ident. Every time he came close to a key point, he suffered an excruciating headache. It made him frown in displeasure, and he slowly opened his eyes to look at the photo on theputer screen. ¡­ Late at night. Mo Chen returned to the bedroom to find Little Ghost already asleep in the bed. He took a ten-minute shower in the bathroom and then returned to bed with his body carrying a clear and pleasant scent, all without turning on the light. Qiao Ruoxin felt the bed sink behind her and opened her eyes. Then, she felt the man¡¯s body approach her, enveloping her from behind. ¡°Little Ghost, go to sleep, good night.¡± The man¡¯s deep voice carried a trace of fatigue. Qiao Ruoxin wriggled her body, trying to leave his embrace. A few secondster, a cold voice came from behind her, ¡°Try moving again and see?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin really didn¡¯t move again, but she kept as much distance from the man as possible. Atst, Mo Chen lost control, rudely straightening her body, ¡°What are you fussing about?¡± ¡°It¡¯s too hot, it¡¯ll be cooler if we keep some distance.¡± The man scoffed with a coldugh, ¡°Should I set the air conditioning to below zero for you?¡± ¡°No, that¡¯s too cold.¡± Mo Chen pulled her into his arms, encircled her slender waist tightly, restraining her from moving. ¡°Then we¡¯ll sleep holding each other.¡± ¡°It¡¯s too hot to hold together, it¡¯s enough just to sleep on the same bed.¡± She struggled to push away, her mind fixated on Simon¡¯s words about other intimate photos ¨C could there be kissing pictures, bed pictures? Just the thought repulsed her. The man grabbed her jaw, forcing her to look him in the eye, his voice deep, ¡°Little Ghost, are you taking out your anger with your father on me?¡± Qiao Ruoxin frowned, ¡°I¡¯m not.¡± ¡°Then tell me, what are you angry about?¡± ¡°I¡¯m just angry!¡± Mo Chen was amused by her anger and held her even tighter, ¡°Then I¡¯ll have to hold you to sleep! If you keep fidgeting, I¡¯ll take you right here on the spot!¡± ¡°¡­¡± She forcefully pushed the man¡¯s body away, ¡°You¡¯re nothing but a liar!¡± The man raised an eyebrow, quickly pinned her hands above her head, ¡°What did I lie to you about?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve asked you so many times, have you ever had a girlfriend before, and you always said no!¡± ¡°Do you want me to lie and say I have?¡± ¡°I want to hear the truth, even if you did, it wouldn¡¯t matter, that¡¯s all in your past, I don¡¯t care!¡± After all, there is an age gap between Mo Chen and her, it¡¯s unreasonable to expect a man at the peak of his vitality to have never had a woman, especially someone of his caliber. ¡°The truth is I haven¡¯t.¡± Qiao Ruoxin kept struggling but it was futile; she was almost sweating from the effort. She gave up struggling and stared into the man¡¯s handsome face, ¡°You did, you were very close with a girl in university, and even publicly acknowledged her as your girlfriend, right?¡± A flicker of confusion passed through Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes, ¡°How do you know? Who told you?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened in surprise, ¡°So it¡¯s true! Get off me!¡± Her anger was fully ignited, she struggled frantically to pull her hand back and tried to get out of bed to leave. Unexpectedly, she was pulled back by the arms of Mo Chen, who had embraced her from behind. ¡°And you say you¡¯re not lying to me! You are no different from my dad! All men are the same! Get off! I need to cool down!¡± Qiao Ruoxin tried to pry off the man¡¯s arm around her waist, but she was too weak topete with the man behind her. She could only hear Mo Chen sigh softly, then pick her up around the waist and walk towards the terrace. ¡°You¡¯re sighing? Do you think I¡¯m being unreasonable?¡± It sounded as if she was the one in the wrong. ¡°No.¡± Mo Chen carried her to the outdoor couch and held her tightly to prevent her from struggling away. ¡°Are you very angry?¡± he looked at Qiao Ruoxin, whose eyes were filled with loathing like a little wild cat that might bite someone the next second. ¡°What? Do you think I don¡¯t have a right to be angry? Don¡¯t tell me that¡¯s all in the past, and that you didn¡¯t tell me to make me feel secure. I won¡¯t listen! Those are just excuses, you¡¯re just lying to me!¡± After three seconds, the man chuckled lowly, and it was a cheerful sound. She felt that this jerk was mocking her! ¡°What are youughing at?¡± ¡°That was fake.¡± ??? Qiao Ruoxin was stunned for a few seconds, ¡°What was fake?¡± ¡°That is my cousin.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Damn! This jerk couldn¡¯t possibly have some bizarre fetish, right? With his own cousin? She felt like vomiting¡­ Mo Chen noticed the change in her expression, and his slender fingers grasped her chin, ¡°What¡¯s that look for? There¡¯s nothing like what you¡¯re thinking!¡± ¡°Then what is it? Tell me, I want to hear it.¡± ¡°She had too many suitors, and at that time I was solely focused on my research and had no time for women, so¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin suddenly understood, ¡°So you pretended to be a couple to ward off those suitors? It was actually your cousin? There is no special weird feeling between you?¡± The man tacitly agreed. ¡°You guys really know how to y the game, who knows if what you¡¯re saying is true or false.¡± She huffed softly and turned her head away. Mo Chen once again grasped her chin, ¡°One day I¡¯ll take you to meet her.¡± She muttered softly, ¡°I was wondering why the girl looked so much like you, I even thought it was a married couple¡¯s resemnce¡­¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°Nothing, nothing, just saying you guys really know how to y.¡± He embraced the woman in his arms tighter, his lips approaching her small face, and whispered, ¡°Little Ghost, besides you, I have no other woman.¡± Qiao Ruoxin felt guilty. She was fooled by Simon again, she should reflect on herself for always being so easily manipted by Simon. Perhaps, it was because she cared too much about Mo Chen? She could feel that she cared more for Mo Chen now than she did two years ago. Chapter 267 - 267 267 If You Dare Marry Him Dont Blame Me ?Chapter 267: Chapter 267: If You Dare Marry Him, Don¡¯t me Me for Being Heartless Chapter 267: Chapter 267: If You Dare Marry Him, Don¡¯t me Me for Being Heartless Mo Chen tightened his hold on her slender waist, his expression serious as he looked at her, ¡°Little Ghost, tell me, who told you those things?¡± She turned her head away, a bit guiltily, and whispered softly, ¡°Simon sent me a photo of you two together, saying she was your girlfriend from your college days.¡± So that was it. The man didn¡¯t have much of a reaction, simply responding indifferently, ¡°Hmm.¡± What kind of strange reaction was that? In fact, if Mo Chen had lost his temper at her at this moment, she might have felt somewhat better about it. ¡°You¡¯re not angry? You don¡¯t think that I don¡¯t trust you?¡± Curiosity filled her eyes. Mo Chen let out a scoff, pinched her cheek, ¡°I¡¯m not angry, and you¡¯re not happy?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not that. I just don¡¯t trust you, and you¡¯re not even a bit angry?¡± She always felt that something was off. The night was provocative, and the man began to speak in a low, sensual voice, ¡°Psychological studies indicate that your behavior just now is because you care about me. If you had seen that picture but didn¡¯t ask about it, if you had just quietly pretended you saw nothing, then I might really lose my temper.¡± ??? This guy¡¯s way of thinking was truly unique! ¡°Mo Chen, howe you know so much¡­¡± Hisrge hand gently patted Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s head, ¡°In the future, if you have any doubts, juste and ask me directly, okay? Don¡¯t throw a tantrum.¡± ¡°Hmm, I understand.¡± Now, she finally sat obediently in Mo Chen¡¯s arms without struggling any longer. She didn¡¯t know how much time had passed when, resting against the man¡¯s chest, Qiao Ruoxin called out in a muffled voice, ¡°Mo Chen¡­¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°Next time, we can skip the protective measures.¡± In the night breeze, those words were exceedingly clear, as if the entire world was all ears, attentively listening to her statement. Mo Chen was silent for a minute, or maybe three, his long fingers lifted her chin as his dark, intense eyes stared directly into hers, ¡°What did you just say?¡± She looked at the man¡¯s serious face, as if they were discussing a multimillion-dor contract. She couldn¡¯t help it and burst outughing, patiently repeating, ¡°I said, we don¡¯t have to take safety precautions next time, there¡¯s no need to wear a condom anymore. Is that clear enough for you?¡± Having put it so bluntly, what more did she need to say? A faint look of surprise crossed Mo Chen¡¯s distant, handsome face, and for a moment, he seemed unable to react. ¡°What do you mean?¡± His voice was husky to the extreme. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lively eyes rolled, ¡°Exactly what it sounds like, we don¡¯t have to use contraception anymore.¡± The corners of the man¡¯s mouth curved in a tender smile, his voice gentle and captivating, ¡°What if you get pregnant?¡± Looking at the man¡¯s smiling lips, she couldn¡¯t resist ying a trick on him, and said in a deliberately carefree manner, ¡°I can just take medicine.¡± As expected, Mo Chen¡¯s face darkened instantly as he roared lowly, ¡°Are you asking for trouble?!¡± Qiao Ruoxinughed, a sweet and joyfulugh, ¡°I was just kidding.¡± Mo Chen slightly raised an eyebrow, ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°When I went to see Lan Ke a few days ago, I found out she was pregnant. Xiaobai is being especially nice to her. I want to experience what it¡¯s like to be pregnant too, to see if you¡¯ll spoil me even more.¡± Mo Chen felt a sudden throb at his temple as the arm around her waist tightened a little more. She winced and twisted in difort, ¡°It hurts, are you trying to squeeze the life out of me?¡± The man immediately let go of her slender waist, his long fingers grasping her chin as he asked again with a stern voice, ¡°Little Ghost, are you serious?¡± ¡°Hmm, Mo Chen, let¡¯s get married.¡± At that moment, Qiao Ruoxin felt she had nothing to worry about anymore. The Qiao Family¡­ if possible, she didn¡¯t want to see them in this lifetime. As for her mother, she had married into the Lawrence Family, and was set for life. To prevent Simon, that creep, from causing trouble again, it might be better to just get married and have children,pletely eradicating any thoughts he might have of getting her. The next second, Mo Chen¡¯s hand sped her head, his lips capturing hers in a fierce and lingering kiss that made it difficult for her to breathe. Qiao Ruoxin cooperated with the kiss, knowing this was Mo Chen¡¯s way of responding. After the kiss ended, he rested his forehead against hers, ¡°Little Ghost, you¡¯re not allowed to back out once you¡¯ve agreed.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll never back out, it¡¯s just¡­¡± ¡°What?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s brows knit together with displeasure. He despised the words ¡®but¡¯ and ¡®if¡¯. Qiao Ruoxin was somewhat apprehensive about Mrs. Mo¡­ A trace of unease flickered in her eyes, ¡°Will your parents agree? What if they don¡¯t?¡± He chuckled lowly and touched her ear, his voice deep and doting, ¡°That¡¯s my business, I¡¯ll handle it. Besides, you¡¯re marrying me, not them. Their opinion doesn¡¯t matter.¡± Qiao Ruoxin nodded, but she knew Mrs. Mo definitely wouldn¡¯t agree so readily. She yawned, ¡°Let¡¯s go back to sleep, I¡¯m sleepy.¡± But Mo Chen spoke in a deep voice, ¡°There¡¯s one more thing.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Little Ghost, after you marry me, you¡¯ll have to leave the entertainment industry. I can¡¯t allow my wife to be exposed in the entertainment circles.¡± The man¡¯s dark eyes locked onto her small face, observing every slight change in her expression. Actually, she had already prepared herself mentally. With a top wealthy family like the Mo Family, how could they possibly allow their daughter-inw to shine in the entertainment industry, especially since it could attract a lot of scandals. Qiao Ruoxin put on a smile, ¡°I understand, I¡¯ll be a good wife to you. Can I get into investmentster?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Mo Chen, you¡¯ll have to earn more money then. I¡¯m afraid it won¡¯t be enough for my spending.¡± The man¡¯s lips curved up slightly, ¡°Alright.¡± Then, he picked up this Little Ghost and returned to the bedroom, lying her down on the bed and looming over her. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face was filled with panic, ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say no need for protection?¡± ¡°¡­¡± This dog of a man really was shameless! She tried to push his body away, ¡°I said so much, and that¡¯s all you remember? Get off, I don¡¯t want to!¡± Mo Chen, however, deliberately pressed down on her body, leaving her with no escape. ¡°Little Ghost, it¡¯s toote.¡± ¡°If you dare touch me, I¡¯ll bite you to death!¡± ¡°Come on.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was utterly speechless. It waspletely impossible tomunicate with such a shameless dog of a man. ¡­ The next day, at noon. When Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes, she found it was already twelve o¡¯clock noon! She sat up suddenly, she was really able to sleep. All because of Mo Chen! It was endless all night long! She turned on her phone, and as soon as it powered on, a call came in, it was Simon. The good mood from just waking up was ruined. Qiao Ruoxin frowned and answered the call, ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Did you sleep wellst night?¡± The tone was full of sarcasm. She let out a coldugh, ¡°Sorry to disappoint you, but I slept exceptionally well.¡± ¡°Oh? Seeing his ex-girlfriend doesn¡¯t bother you? It seems you really don¡¯t love him.¡± She really wanted to stuff a rag in Simon¡¯s mouth! ¡°Of course, I love him; I don¡¯t just love him, I am nning to marry him! You better give uppletely! Take my mom back to the United States!¡± She wanted to hang up, but a threatening voice came from the other end of the line, ¡°Baby, you can break up amicably, with a bit of dignity for both of you, but, heh¡­ if you dare to marry him, don¡¯t me me for being ruthless.¡± Chapter 268 - 268 268 I want you to carry me down the entire ?Chapter 268: Chapter 268: I want you to carry me down the entire street! And don¡¯t you dare call me a bumpkin! Chapter 268: Chapter 268: I want you to carry me down the entire street! And don¡¯t you dare call me a bumpkin! Cruel-hearted? Wasn¡¯t the n just to use that video to provoke Mo Chen? Qiao Ruoxin sneered coldly, said nothing, and hung up the phone directly. Did they really think anything could threaten her? She prepared to get out of bed and go to the bathroom to freshen up when her phone rang again. It was Mo Chen calling. Her expression lightened up a bit as she answered the call, ¡°Hello?¡± ¡°Awake?¡± ¡°Yeah, I woke up and it¡¯s already noon, all because of you,¡± she used with a slightly haughty tone. The man¡¯s endearing chuckle came from the other end of the phone, ¡°It¡¯s my fault, I¡¯ll take you out to dinner tonight, okay?¡± ¡°You think just having a meal will cut it?¡± ¡°You tell me, I¡¯m listening.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mood immediately brightened a bit, ¡°I want you to carry me on your back down the street! And you¡¯re not allowed to call me unsophisticated!¡± ¡°Alright, I promise you,¡± the man¡¯s tone was so gentle, he probably didn¡¯t even realize he could be this tender. Her lips curled upwards, ¡°That¡¯s more like it. See you tonight, work hard and eat well, and take a little napter.¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± After hanging up, her mood indeed improved a great deal. After freshening up in the bathroom, she looked in the mirror at herself¡­ kiss marks ambiguous and all over. This damn man was truly too overbearing. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud again. ¡­ Evening. Qiao Ruoxin had to attend a party but only needed to show her face briefly. ¡°I¡¯ll be out in half an hour, wait for me in the car.¡± She nced at the bodyguard and instructed. The bodyguard nodded in acknowledgment. After she entered the party and had exchanged a few words with some big shots in the film industry, she prepared to leave but then saw Lan Ke was also there. A smile involuntarily appeared on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips as she walked towards Lan Ke. Unexpectedly, she witnessed a scene that made her smile freeze. ¡­ ¡°How can you be so spineless? You knew Mo Chen before Qiao Ruoxin, yet she stole a march on you! And after breaking up and getting back together, now you¡¯re setting your sights on Bai Junyan? What is wrong with your taste?¡± Lan Ke, looking at the unsightly face of her mother, felt like vomiting, ¡°I don¡¯t like Mo Chen, and Mo Chen doesn¡¯t like me, how could we be together?¡± Lan¡¯s mother wore a sharp and scornful expression, ¡°I could understand you liking Bai Junyan before, but the Bai family has fallen into hard times! He¡¯s now nothing but apdog to the Mo Family, working for them. Why are you wasting your time on him? Break up with him. I might talk to your father and let youe home¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m pregnant,¡± Lan Ke cut off her mother¡¯s words, unable to bear it any longer. Lan¡¯s mother looked at her t belly, shocked, ¡°How could you be so foolish! Bai Junyan is just a destitute yboy now! Do you think the Mo Family will treat him as one of their own? He¡¯s not worthy of us now! Do you understand at all?¡± Tears welled up in Lan Ke¡¯s eyes as she looked emotionlessly at her mother, ¡°Didn¡¯t you disown me?¡± With that, Lan Ke turned to leave, but Lan¡¯s mother forcefully grabbed her, ¡°You can¡¯t keep this child, you must get an abortion!¡± As Lan Ke struggled, she caught sight of Qiao Ruoxin standing there. At that moment, Lan Ke felt a kind of indescribable embarrassment and shame. Qiao Ruoxin walked up to Lan Ke, took a ss of red wine from a waiter¡¯s tray, and sshed it on Lan¡¯s mother¡¯s face. Lan¡¯s mother immediately screamed loudly, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! How dare you treat your elder like this! Have you no manners?¡± She pulled Lan Ke to one side, looking arrogantly at Lan¡¯s mother, ¡°Now that I¡¯m with Mo Chen, what do I need manners for?¡± After saying that, she took Lan Ke and left the party. Two people entered the elevator. Lan Ke revealed a bitter smile, ¡°I knew my mom woulde to the cocktail party today. I originally wanted to tell her that I¡¯m pregnant, but she just told me to have an abortion.¡± Qiao Ruoxin hugged Lan Ke¡¯s body, ¡°You¡¯re pregnant, don¡¯t get angry or sad. Try to be happier.¡± Lan Ke didn¡¯t speak again and simply sighed softly. ¡°Ake, I¡¯m preparing to marry Mo Chen.¡± Surprise shed in Lan Ke¡¯s eyes, ¡°Really? Mo Ye must be very happy, right?¡± She smiled gently, ¡°Ake, we will be happy.¡± Lan Ke embraced her shoulders, ¡°Ruoxin baby, I feel like you¡¯ve really grown up.¡± ¡­ After Qiao Ruoxin sent Lan Ke home, she then went to the restaurant Mo Chen had booked in advance. It was still the open-air restaurant that offered a view over the entire cityscape at night. From a distance, she saw Mo Chen sitting there, his handsome profile turned to the side, looking down as he browsed the menu. She walked over and took the seat opposite him, revealing a sweet smile, ¡°Mo Chen brother, have you been waiting long?¡± The man¡¯s icy handsome face finally softened when he saw her, and he said in a deep voice, ¡°Not really, I¡¯ve just arrived.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mouth curved up, ¡°That¡¯s good. Let¡¯s eat quickly and don¡¯t forget our promise after we¡¯re done.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Mo Chen raised an eyebrow, a hint of puzzlement in his dark eyes. ¡°Do you want to go back on your word? Didn¡¯t you say you would carry me the length of a street?¡± So that was it. A smile flickered across the man¡¯s lips, and he nodded, ¡°I haven¡¯t forgotten. I remember.¡± Throughout the meal, Mo Ye was very quiet, which was really strange; such a hot-tempered person, yet his eating manners were so elegant. Mo Chen finished eating quickly and then stared unblinkingly at her as she ate. From time to time, he would pour tea for her and pass her a napkin. An hourter. After finishing dinner, Mo Chen drove her around to choose a suitable street. After a few turns, Qiao Ruoxin pointed to the quiet alley ahead, ¡°Let¡¯s stop here.¡± The man slowly pulled the car over to the side of the road. The night breeze was cool, and on this deserted alley, one could only hear the rustling of the wind through the leaves, creating an atmosphere offort. Qiao Ruoxin stood in the middle of the road, looking at the endless path ahead, much like her own unknown life. ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± The man¡¯s deep voice suddenly invaded her world, and it was then she snapped back to reality, reverting to the vibrant young girl she was. ¡°Nothing much,e on, carry me!¡± she said, her eyes clear and bright like a child¡¯s. Mo Chen let out a snort ofughter, tinged with indulgence, and turned his back to that Little Ghost, ¡°Come on up.¡± She couldn¡¯t hide the sweetness on her face, her slender arms wrapping around the man¡¯s neck as shey on his broad, boundless back. Mo Chen effortlessly hoisted her up, frowning displeasedly, ¡°Little Ghost, you¡¯ve gotten heavier recently.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say I¡¯ve gotten heavy; don¡¯t you know that¡¯s what women hate the most? You should say I¡¯m very light.¡± His Adam¡¯s apple bobbed as heughed softly, ¡°Remembered. You¡¯re very light.¡± Qiao Ruoxin rested her chin on the man¡¯s shoulder, her warm breath fanning out behind his ear: ¡°Mo Chen brother¡­¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°I saw at the cocktail party earlier, Lan Ke¡¯s mom asked her to abort the child.¡± The man raised his eyebrows and said coldly, ¡°Is that so?¡± She nodded, ¡°Yeah. Mo Chen brother, Lan Ke¡¯s mom also said Bai Junyan is just a dog of the Mo Family.¡± The trace of amusement vanished instantly from Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face, a show of displeasure tightening his features. ¡°It seems it¡¯s time to have a talk with the Lan Family.¡± His casual tone was mixed with a hint of threat. Chapter 269 - 269 269 Brother Mo Chen youve finally learned ?Chapter 269: Chapter 269: Brother Mo Chen, you¡¯ve finally learned to speak words of love Chapter 269: Chapter 269: Brother Mo Chen, you¡¯ve finally learned to speak words of love Qiao Ruoxin hugged the man¡¯s neck tightly, ¡°Actually, when I heard Auntie Lan say that she wanted Lan Ke to abort the child, I thought of my mom¡­¡± The man¡¯s grip on her legs tightened, but his deep voice softened, ¡°Little Ghost, that kind of thing will never happen to you.¡± ¡°I know, Brother Mo Chen is the strongest.¡± She chuckled lightly and pecked the man¡¯s earlobe. Mo Chen¡¯s eyes darkened, ¡°Stop fooling around.¡± ¡°Brother Mo Chen, what if this road has no end?¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll just carry you forever.¡± She received the answer she hoped for, revealing a sweet smile, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, you¡¯ve finally learned how to speak sweetly.¡± The man¡¯s handsome brows raised, ¡°Which sentence?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Still so clueless. Qiao Ruoxin sighed lightly, ¡°I¡¯m a bit sleepy.¡± ¡°Then sleep.¡± ¡°Are you going to dump me halfway and walk away on your own?¡± Mo Chen nced back at her, his lips curving, ¡°Depends on my mood.¡± Yet sheughed, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, where shall we go for our honeymoon?¡± ¡°You decide.¡± Those years, he had always wanted to take her on a trip, but work was too busy, and it was postponed time and again, until finally, this Little Ghost caused a breakup and disappeared for two years. Qiao Ruoxin looked up at the night sky, thought for a moment, and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go see the Northern Lights, I want to see them.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± After a while, her steady breathing told the man that she had fallen asleep. Mo Chen¡¯s lips curved slightly, as he carried her on, continuing towards the end of this road. ¡­ In the dark of the night, under the dim streetmps. A ck luxury car lurked in the distance, with Simon sitting in the driver¡¯s seat, watching Mo Chen carrying Qiao Ruoxin from afar. Jealousy filled Simon¡¯s eyes. He sneered disdainfully, ¡°Is this what you call love? Such a naive little girl.¡± The more inseparable Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen seemed, the more he wanted to pull them apart. Two years ago, he seeded, and he was confident he would seed again this time. Suddenly, the ringtone of a cellphone sounded inside the car. Simon answered the call, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Sir, thedy¡¯s condition is very bad, she has been taken to the hospital, we hope you cane and sign some paperwork.¡± Simon¡¯s face instantly changed, ¡°I¡¯ll be right there.¡± After hanging up, Simon nced once more at the man carrying the woman in the distance, murmuring low, ¡°Baby, you really have no conscience at all. Here you are, indulging in love and romance while I have to look after your mom. You¡¯ll have to pay me back double for this.¡± Simon started the car and turned it around, leaving the quiet alley. ¡­ Late at night. Qiao Ruoxin suddenly woke from a dream, where her mom kept calling her name. Opening her eyes, she found herself in the car, fast asleep on Mo Chen¡¯s shoulder. The man noticed she was awake and pinched her chin with his long fingers, ¡°Finally willing to wake up?¡± She rubbed her eyes, speakingzily, ¡°How long did I sleep?¡± ¡°Less than an hour, we¡¯re home.¡± The driver slowly drove the car into the garage and then parked it. As she exited the car, still groggy with sleep, she walked toward the vi. Something felt a bit off, her heart was beating a little faster, but she couldn¡¯t put her finger on the feeling. Mo Chen saw her stop walking behind him, grasped her icy hands, and furrowed his brows displeased, ¡°Why are your hands so cold?¡± ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because I just had a nightmare, it¡¯s nothing.¡± She revealed a reassuring smile and pulled the man¡¯s hand, returning to the vi. Qiao Ruoxin went back to the bedroom to take a bath, then blow-dried her hair until it was half-dry, and went out to the terrace to sit for a while. As she looked at her phone screen, she suddenly wanted to call her mom, but hesitated for a long time and still couldn¡¯t make the call. Suddenly, a man¡¯s voice came from the bathroom: ¡°Little Ghost, get me some underwear.¡± ¡°Coming!¡± She put her phone aside, ran to the wardrobe to grab a pair of men¡¯s underwear, walked to the bathroom door, pushed it slightly ajar, and stretched her hand in, ¡°Here you go.¡± Mo Chen deliberately grabbed her wrist, ¡°Shower together?¡± ¡°No, I just took one.¡± The next second, that damn man actually forcibly pulled her into the bathroom, and immediately there were Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s screams and the man¡¯s low chuckles. An hourter. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face was filled with grievance as she dried her hair with a towel and, wearing a robe, came out to the terrace. After a while, Mo Chen also came up to the terrace and, seeing her sitting on the sofa, walked over and picked her up to sit on hisp. ¡°Little Ghost, are you angry?¡± ¡°Knowing I would be angry, you still did it! Annoying! I had already taken a bath, and you dragged me to take another.¡± She didn¡¯t want to give Mo Chen a pleasant look, otherwise he would just be more excessive in the future. Mo Chen touched her delicate chin and coaxed her in a low voice, ¡°Brother is wrong, hmm?¡± ¡°What¡¯s the use of knowing you¡¯re wrong if you don¡¯t change?¡± She huffed, then picked up the phone beside her, suddenly noticing a missed call from Simon. The man saw the change in her eyes and nced at the phone number on the screen, ¡°Who is this number? That trash?¡± ¡°¡­¡± How could he guess so urately? Surprise flickered in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes, ¡°Have you learned the Mind Reading Technique or something? You guessed it so urately?¡± Upon hearing this, the man¡¯s expression turned instantly grim; indeed, it was that trash. He snatched the phone from Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s hands and threw it onto the opposite sofa, ¡°Don¡¯t think about that trash when you¡¯re having a romantic moment with me.¡± ¡°Who¡¯s thinking about him? Would I be sick or something? Why would I think about him? I just picked up the phone and saw his missed call, that¡¯s all.¡± She felt wronged indeed; actually, she was waiting for her mom¡¯s call, but it seemed like that wasn¡¯t happening now. Mo Chen lifted her chin, ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Of course!¡± ¡°It¡¯s gettingte, let¡¯s go to sleep.¡± He carried Qiao Ruoxin horizontally and walked towards the bedroom. She instinctively hugged the man¡¯s neck, but her eyes involuntarily nced back at the phone on the outdoor sofa. That night, she tossed and turned, unable to sleep, feeling an indescribable strangeness, as if something was going to happen. But seeing Mo Chen sleeping soundly, appearing very deep in slumber,tely Mo Chen¡¯s daily routine had also gradually returned to normal, and his medical examination report showed all indicators were normal. Now he could touch women again, of course, any woman but her was out of the question, it would still make him nauseous. But being able to recover to this extent was already very good. One step at a time. As she thought, Qiao Ruoxin fell asleep. When she opened her eyes again, it was already morning. She stretched and discovered Mo Chen had left her side. Suddenly, the phone on the terrace started ringing. Qiao Ruoxin got up, put on slippers, and went to the terrace. She picked up the phone; it was still Simon. She answered the call, ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± ¡°Last night, Auntie Lan was taken to the emergency room, and I couldn¡¯t reach you on your phone. Do you want toe to the hospital to see her? Auntie Lan was just transferred from the ICU to a regr ward this morning.¡± The Intensive Care Unit? Was it that serious? Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face instantly paled. Chapter 270 - 270 270 Even Without Mo Chen I Wouldnt Choose ?Chapter 270: Chapter 270: Even Without Mo Chen, I Wouldn¡¯t Choose You Chapter 270: Chapter 270: Even Without Mo Chen, I Wouldn¡¯t Choose You Qiao Ruoxin ended the phone call, feeling a fleeting panic. She was surprisingly calm as she finished washing up and changed into a new outfit. With a mask and sunsses on, she had her bodyguard take her to the hospital, and under his escort, arrived at the VIP ward. Standing outside the door. She knocked on the door. Inside, Simon¡¯s voice came through: ¡°Pleasee in.¡± She took a deep breath, removed her mask and sunsses, and pushed open the door to enter. Just in time to see Simon sitting in front of the hospital bed, feeding her mother soup, a picture of maternal tenderness and filial piety, one would think they were mother and son. Qiao Ruoxin felt a bit superfluous. Upon seeing her, Qiao¡¯s mother¡¯s pale face showed a hint of joyful smile: ¡°Xinxin, you came to see mom, I knew my daughter wasn¡¯t that heartless.¡± Heh¡­ The way she said it, she was starting to emotionally ckmail again. ¡°I came to check on you. Now that you¡¯re alright, I¡¯ll be going.¡± ¡°Xinxin!¡± Just as she turned to leave, something seemed to strike her, and she turned to look at her mother on the bed: ¡°I¡¯m getting married, just letting you know.¡± Upon hearing this, Simon¡¯s lips curled into an ambiguous smile. Her mother looked surprised: ¡°You¡¯re marrying Mo Chen? Why so soon? I¡¯ve told you so many times over the past few years, and you still want to be with him?¡± Disappointment filled her mother¡¯s eyes. Why wouldn¡¯t her once obedient daughter listen to her anymore? ¡°Yes.¡± Qiao Ruoxin turned to leave, but Simon grabbed her wrist: ¡°You¡¯re already here, have a good talk with Aunt Lan, it¡¯s been a long time since you two had a calm conversation.¡± ¡°Let go!¡± She flung Simon¡¯s hand away with contempt. Simon didn¡¯t get angry, he just smiled silently and stepped back. Qiao¡¯s mother: ¡°Simon, step outside for a moment, I have something to talk to her about.¡± ¡°Alright, Aunt Lan, try not to get too worked up. Call me if you need anything; I¡¯ll be right outside.¡± With that, Simon left the ward and closed the door behind him. Qiao¡¯s mother watched her daughter¡¯s retreating figure: ¡°Qiao Ruoxin,e here and sit down, I have something to tell you.¡± Heh¡­ the temper finallyes out. With an expressionless face, she turned and walked to the bedside, sitting down on the chair. She looked at her mother with calm detachment: ¡°Go ahead, say whatever you have to say all at once, and please don¡¯t go on about how it¡¯s for my own good again. You¡¯re just selfish, wanting to keep me by your side, that¡¯s all.¡± Qiao¡¯s mother appeared hurt: ¡°Can¡¯t I? You¡¯re the child I¡¯ve raised from a young age, can¡¯t I want you to stay by my side?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve grown up, I have my own life.¡± ¡°Wings grown strong, you no longer listen to your mother.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips curved up slightly: ¡°How about this, you return to our country, then I¡¯ll stay by your side.¡± Qiao¡¯s mother eximed angrily, ¡°But I am already married to the Lawrence Family! I can¡¯te back!¡± ¡°So, I should just go abroad with you? Am I just part of your dowry?¡± She was restraining her anger because she didn¡¯t want to argue with her mom, especially since she had juste out of the ICU. ¡°I can¡¯t be at ease with you alone in the country, don¡¯t you understand? Not one person in the Qiao Family is decent; they will take any opportunity to trample you!¡± Qiao¡¯s mother¡¯s emotions were still out of control, as she clutched her hospital gown tightly. Qiao Ruoxin fell silent for a few seconds. ¡°I can protect myself now, and before long, that mistress stepmother will be locked up; there¡¯s nothing to fear.¡± Qiao¡¯s mother looked at her stubborn gaze and sighed deeply. The ward was so quiet that even the sound of a needle dropping on the floor could be heard. After an unspecified period of silence, Qiao¡¯s mother said, ¡°Over a decade ago, when you were still in elementary school, during the New Year period, something big happened in the capital, a teenage girl jumped out of a hotel window and died on the spot. The hotel where the incident took ce was one of Mo Family¡¯s properties, and the case was left unsettled. Do you know why?¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°Are you trying to say that Mo Chen did it? And the Mo Family covered it up again?¡± ¡°The truth I found is just that, people in our circle know it, but no one dares to speak up. Would you dare to marry such a man? Even if he¡¯s the son of the wealthiest man, what if one day he kills you in a fit of rage? Where would your mother go to demand justice?¡± As she spoke, tears streamed down Qiao¡¯s mother¡¯s face as if something had actually happened to Qiao Ruoxin. ¡°I¡¯m sitting here perfectly fine, and yet you insist on imagining me getting beaten to death by him? I¡¯ve known Mo Chen for more than a day or two ¨C over all these years, he has neverid a hand on me.¡± She still wanted Mo Chen to exin; her mother was nearly thinking of Mo Chen as a criminal. ¡°Mo is the only son of the Mo Family, spoiled to the skies from childhood¡ªeveryone knows this. When he was little, Mo Chen didn¡¯t want to see other kids at the amusement park because of his odd temper, so the Mo Family built an amusement park just for him. Did you know about this? He¡¯s been spoiled so much that no one dares go against his wishes! How do you think his violent temper was fostered? It¡¯s all because of the bad habits indulged by everyone around him!¡± That genuinely surprised her, as she truly hadn¡¯t known about it. ¡°Did you actually investigate Mo Chen?¡± ¡°From his childhood to now, I have looked into everything. His temper has always been bad. Your mother wants your happiness, not for you to be blinded by temporary vanity.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin was somewhat speechless, as if she was only interested in Mo Chen¡¯s family background. She stood up slowly: ¡°Take care of your health. I¡¯m leaving now. And, I¡¯ve known Mo Chen since I was 14. If I were after vanity, I would have clung to him a long time ago. But I¡¯m not!¡± After finishing, she turned and left the ward without looking back. Watching the closed door, Qiao¡¯s mother felt a whirlwind ofplicated emotions. ¡­ In the hospital corridor. Qiao Ruoxin walked out of the ward, only to see Simon standing in the corridor, leaning on the wall with his arms folded. He turned to look when he heard the door open. ¡°How did it go talking with Aunt Lan?¡± His voice remained gentle. Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t speak, nning to walk in the opposite direction. Simon¡¯s voice came from behind her: ¡°Are you sure about marrying Mo Chen?¡± Qiao Ruoxin stopped in her tracks, turned, and red at Simon with hostility: ¡°Was it you who told my mom that I liked Mo Chen because I¡¯m vain?¡± Simon looked innocent: ¡°I didn¡¯t say that. After all, I¡¯ve always thought Aunt Lan married my father out of vanity, but Iter realized that wasn¡¯t the case.¡± ¡°Let me tell you directly, Simon, even if Mo Chen wasn¡¯t in the picture, I wouldn¡¯t choose you. Marrying a stepfather¡¯s son would make me feel like I¡¯m in an incestuous rtionship, which disgusts me!¡± Qiao Ruoxin voiced the thoughts she¡¯d kept hidden deep inside her heart and then turned away indifferently to leave. Simon watched her leave,ughing softly to himself, yet his smile was tinged withplex emotions. Chapter 271 - 271 271 Am I Not Fit to be Seen Why Have a ?Chapter 271: Chapter 271: Am I Not Fit to be Seen? Why Have a Secret Marriage? Chapter 271: Chapter 271: Am I Not Fit to be Seen? Why Have a Secret Marriage? Mo Family Estate, dining room. Mo Tian was having breakfast with Mrs. Mo. At that moment, the butler walked into the dining room, ¡°Sir, Madam, Master Mo has returned.¡± Mo Chen entered the dining room, and with a low voice, he started, ¡°Dad, Mom.¡± ¡°Have you had breakfast?¡± Mrs. Mo asked. He pulled out a chair and sat opposite at the long dining table. Mo Tian was somewhat displeased, ¡°Why are you sitting so far away? Come sit next to me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Thus, Mo Chen got up and moved a few seats to sit beside his father. Mo Tian examined his son and nodded in approval, ¡°Hmm, not bad. Your mom said you¡¯ve been looking refreshedtely, and it seems to be true. When you¡¯re in good spirits, yourplexion will look better.¡± His mouth curved into a faint arc, and suddenly, he said in a deep voice, ¡°I¡¯ve decided to get married.¡± As these words were spoken, the dining room fell into silence. This deathly silence made Mo Chen frown slightly as he looked at his father and mother, ¡°Do you have any objections?¡± Mo Tianughed, ¡°I have no objections. I didn¡¯t expect you, kid, to finallye to your senses. When I was your age, you were already one year old!¡± As his words ended, Mrs. Mo displeasedly pped Mo Tian¡¯s hand, then turned to look at her son. ¡°Mo Chen, are you sure you want to get married? Have you taken care of the matter with Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s parents?¡± A faint shadow instantly crossed Mo Chen¡¯s handsome features, and his tone became somewhat irritable, ¡°As long as Qiao Ruoxin agrees, it¡¯s fine.¡± Mrs. Mo smiled unhurriedly, ¡°Son, getting married isn¡¯t so simple.¡± ¡°Howplicated can it be?¡± ¡°Do you n to have a secret marriage with Qiao Ruoxin?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s face turned extremely sour, and he said coldly, ¡°Am I not fit to be seen? Why would I need a secret marriage?¡± Mrs. Mo, ¡°Well then, let me ask you. Our Mo Family is considered a prominent and respectable household. When you hold your wedding, celebrities from all walks of life will attend; friends from both domestic and international circles will be many. If Qiao Family¡¯s parents don¡¯t attend, who will put Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s hand in yours? Everyone will ask why the bride¡¯s parents don¡¯t appear. Even if you don¡¯t care, what about Qiao Ruoxin? She¡¯s still in the entertainment industry, and at that time, there won¡¯t be a shortage of online public opinion. Entertainment headlines will dredge up her family background to no end, and by then, we won¡¯t be able to control it. After all, your wedding is going to be world-focused, and news agencies from various countries will report on it.¡± Mrs. Mo¡¯s long speech caused Mo Chen to fall into deep thought. His face was expressionless, his handsome visage tight, and he pursed his lips firmly. Mrs. Mo then gently patted her son¡¯s shoulder and sighed, ¡°You can get married, just make sure everything is handled properly.¡± Mo Chen, with a cold face, slowly stood up and turned to leave the dining room. Mo Tian watched the indifferent back of his son and then turned to his wife, ¡°What are you doing pressing him with such burdens, when our son has finally considered marriage?¡± ¡°What do you know? I¡¯m making him face reality. He¡¯s been spoiled by you since he was little, getting everything he ever asked for, almost believing the world revolves around him.¡± Mrs. Mo red at Mo Tian, highly dissatisfied with his attitude. Mo Tian broke into a string ofughter, ¡°Could I not spoil my son? He¡¯s my only child.¡± ¡°You even have the nerve to say that? You¡¯ve never been serious. Do you know the first word your son learned to say?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°¡®Boss¡¯! All thanks to your great example!¡± Mrs. Mo said, her face full of disdain. Mo Tian burst into uncontrobleughter, ¡°There¡¯s no need for a DNA test, he¡¯s definitely my own.¡± ¡­ In the car. Mo Chen was driving to thepany when he suddenly felt a splitting headache. Ever since that car ident two years ago, he would get headaches whenever he overused his brain. He slowly pulled the car over to the side of the road and stopped, feeling somewhat irritable. He lit a cigarette and held it between his thin lips, then took out his mobile phone and dialed Little Ghost¡¯s number. The call connected quickly, and Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s soft, sweet voice came through, ¡°Mo Chen, big brother!¡± ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°I¡¯m shooting an advertisement for the LK series of products by Hengzhong Group.¡± The man exhaled a puff of smoke, the cloud of smoke swirling around and blurring his handsome features. ¡°Little Ghost, my head hurts a bit,¡± his low, hoarse voice sounded as if he were seekingfort from Qiao Ruoxin. ¡°Shall I give you a massage?¡± Heughed involuntarily, ¡°How can you massage me when you¡¯re not here?¡± ¡°I can owe you one, and I¡¯ll massage you when Ie back tonight.¡± On Mo Chen¡¯s somewhat dispirited handsome face, a touch of tenderness finally appeared, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll wait for you tonight.¡± From the other end of the phone, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lightughter was heard, ¡°So, does it still hurt now?¡± ¡°It¡¯s better.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll see you tonight, Mo Chen, big brother, I have to get busy now.¡± ¡°Mmh¡­¡± After hanging up the phone, he looked at the wallpaper on his mobile phone, a picture of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s serene sleeping face. His slender fingers traced back and forth over the sleeping face of Little Ghost, her thick, curled eyshes, her slightly furrowed brow, not knowing what dreams she was having. ¡­ An hourter. Hengzhong Group, executive conference room. It was a rare visit from Mo Tian, and inevitably there were various decisions he had to personally make, thus he was in meetings all day long. Mo Chen took the documents and entered the conference room, taking a seat off to the side. Mo Tian nced at his son, ¡°You left earlier than I did, howe you just arrived at thepany now?¡± The man looked up indifferently and said in a deep voice, ¡°Oh, I had some private matters to handle.¡± Taking advantage of the fact that not everyone had arrived in the conference room yet, Mo Tian lowered his voice and said to Mo Chen, ¡°Son, it¡¯s no big deal if you want to get married, dad will support you. The issues your mom talked about aren¡¯t problems at all, at worst, I can get a few respected figures to temporarily rece the bride¡¯s parents, no one would dare delve into it anyway.¡± Even if Mo Chen were said to marry the daughter of a foreign president, no one would dare to question it, after all, the stature of the Mo Family was there. Mo Chen looked deeply at his father, ¡°Dad, do you like her?¡± Mo Tian leaned back, his demeanor suddenly bing serious, ¡°To be honest, it doesn¡¯t matter to dad who you marry, but I have just one requirement, your woman must not meddle in thepany¡¯s affairs, and she can¡¯t continue in the entertainment industry either.¡± ¡°Yeah, I know.¡± ¡°Dad only hopes you can stay in good shape, you still have a lot of things to do. I expect you to oversee the research institutes I n to establish in the United States, don¡¯t drop the ball at the critical moment. As for the matter of women, you pick whoever you think can make you happy.¡± Mo Tian was mainly considering the long term; as the sole heir to the Mo Family, Mo Chen had to maintain a good state. As for which woman to choose, that was a minor issue to Mo Tian, since the Mo Family didn¡¯t need to form marital alliances to maintain its prosperity. Finally, a slight rxation appeared on Mo Chen¡¯s shadowed handsome face, his lips curling into a hint of a smile. Chapter 272 - 272 272 Little Ghost I Want You to Stay with ?Chapter 272: Chapter 272: Little Ghost, I Want You to Stay with Me Forever Chapter 272: Chapter 272: Little Ghost, I Want You to Stay with Me Forever Evening. When Qiao Ruoxin returned, it was already around eleven o¡¯clock, and the nanny had left. Xiaowu followed behind her, ¡°Miss Qiao, Master Mo didn¡¯t eat anything again tonight, he said he had a terrible headache and didn¡¯t have much of an appetite.¡± ¡°Got it, I¡¯ll make him something, you go and rest.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Xiaowu turned and left. After she changed into slippers, she nced at the staircase, the vi was so quiet it seemed as if no one was there at all. Qiao Ruoxin arrived in the kitchen, washed her hands, then opened the refrigerator, and took out some ingredients. She decided to make Master Mo a bowl of Japanese-style tonkotsu ramen. ¡­ Half an hourter. There was a knock on the door outside the study, and the man stared deeply at theputer screen, his thoughts suddenly interrupted. He looked up, ¡°Come in.¡± Then, Qiao Ruoxin entered the study with a tray, cing it on the desk, ¡°Tonkotsu char siu ramen and a fruit sd, eat it all up.¡± Mo Chenughed out loud, a slight helplessness on his handsome face, he said in a deep voice, ¡°Drank quite a bit at the dinner party, don¡¯t really have an appetite.¡± ¡°Then you should eat, otherwise your stomach will get worse.¡± She pushed the tray towards him, ¡°If you don¡¯t eat, I won¡¯t make you anything in the future.¡± The man finally picked up his chopsticks and started eating the noodles. Seeing him move the chopsticks, Ruoxin revealed a satisfied smile, sat on the chair opposite the desk, and watched him eat. ¡°Mo Chen, are you not happy today?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°I can tell, you¡¯re in a bad mood.¡± Because she knew him too well, she could feel there was something off with the man as soon as she entered the study; the atmosphere in the study was low, a bit oppressive. The man looked up at her, ¡°What else did you notice?¡± ¡°I can tell everything, so don¡¯t lie to me.¡± Mo Chen let out a disdainful snort, ¡°I¡¯m thinking about how we didn¡¯t use protectionst night, wondering if you might be pregnant, can you see that?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Er¡­ How could she possibly tell that? Instantly, Ruoxin¡¯s face flushed red, ¡°You really are¡­ indecent!¡± She abruptly stood up, ¡°I¡¯m going to take a bath!¡± Having said that, she turned and left the study without looking back. Watching her retreating figure, Mo Chenughed out loud again, then he continued eating the noodles, after all, they were personally cooked by Little Ghost and should not go to waste. ¡­ After Ruoxin had taken her bath, she wrapped her long hair in a towel and went alone to the terrace to catch the breeze. She picked up paper and a pen and continued writing something. After an unknown amount of time, she heard footsteps from the bedroom. Had Mo Chen returned from the study? He usually stayed until around 12 o¡¯clock. She removed the towel from her head, her hair half-dry, and returned to the bedroom. She saw that the bathroom door was closed, with the sound of running water inside. A few minutester, the bathroom door opened. The man came out, dressed in a ck robe, the cor open, revealing his sexy mermaid-line abs. That night, he didn¡¯t go to find Ruoxin, buty alone on the bed, with a pensive look on his face. Ruoxin walked out of the dressing room, changed into a camisole nightgown, and stood in front of the bed looking at him. ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± The man looked up at her, stared at her for a few seconds, ¡°Come here.¡± Without much thought, she climbed into bed and threw herself into the man¡¯s arms, lying on his chest, and instantly smelled a faint scent of mint. Mo Chen wrapped his arms around Little Ghost in his embrace, chin resting on the top of her head, and his deep voice slowly began, ¡°Little Ghost¡­¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°Would you regret not having your parents appear at our wedding?¡± Qiao Ruoxin stiffened slightly, she truly hadn¡¯t considered this question. Now, trapped in a deadlock with her parents, how could they possibly attend her wedding? Seeing her silent, Mo Chen¡¯s slender fingers lifted her chin, gazing directly into her beautiful eyes, ¡°Tell me the truth, I want to hear it.¡± ¡°To be honest, there would be some regret, but it¡¯s not that important anymore, is it?¡± The man asked again, ¡°Is it because of your father that you feel all men are unreliable?¡± Qiao Ruoxin was startled, then nodded, ¡°Maybe.¡± ¡°Do you dare to bet your life on me now?¡± His eyes were like an unfathomable abyss, bottomless, and even carried a hint of eerie terror. ¡°I dare not, but I still want to try.¡± Because she believed Mo Chen would not disappoint her. Mo Chen stared at her, pressing her, ¡°Why?¡± She frowned slightly, ¡°Because just thinking about handing you over to another woman, that you might pamper another woman like you pamper me, makes me feel especially ufortable, and moreover, I feel more at ease with you.¡± Of course, she felt more at ease by Mo Chen¡¯s side. His pampering was like that of a father doting on his daughter, indulgent to a fault, practically spoiling her. The man gazed at her for a long, long time, as if a century had passed. In truth, he felt the same. Just the thought of Little Ghost possibly belonging to another man in the future caused him a heart-gnawing pain, spreading to his limbs and bones. For the past two years, on countless dark and lonely nights, he had wondered if Little Ghost was lying beside some other man at that moment? That¡¯s why his psychological barriers had be increasingly severe; the more he thought about it, the more he couldn¡¯t sleep, the more he thought about it, the more nauseous he felt. Two years ago, in the first month after Qiao Ruoxin disappeared. He just couldn¡¯t understand why Little Ghost didn¡¯t like him. Wasn¡¯t he excellent? Not handsome enough? Not enough money? Not a high enough status? Not treating her well enough? Over and over, he thought, but ultimately there was no answer. In the end, he even found himselfughable for bing so vulgar and shallow. Two years ago, when Qiao Ruoxin had caused the breakup, her actions had trampled down all the pride and dignity he had borne since childhood. He had always thought no woman could reject him, but this Little Ghost shattered his perception. Love isn¡¯t something you can control at will. It requires the right moment, the right ce, the right people, and most importantly, the response of the other person to create fate. ¡°Mo Chen, brother?¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but call out. The man¡¯s slender fingers steadied her face, then he leaned down and kissed her, tenderly brushing her lips, so gentle, filled with affection. Qiao Ruoxin was indeed a little unustomed to this in an instant. This man was so rarely so tender. She couldn¡¯t help but widen her eyes, observing Mo Chen¡¯s closed eyelids, hisshes so thick. The man¡¯s kissnded near her ear, his voice lowered, ¡°Little Ghost, can you stay by my side forever?¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled softly, saying quietly, ¡°I¡¯m with you right now, aren¡¯t I?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s lips curved with a cold, self-mocking smile. She was with him now, but it still wasn¡¯t enough. His obsessive thoughts of wanting topletely imprison Qiao Ruoxin, not letting her contact anyone else, to live only in his world, persisted. Of course, he knew it was wrong, but he couldn¡¯t control himself. Chapter 273 - 273 273 Is this not the first time you wear a ?Chapter 273: Chapter 273: Is this not the first time you wear a wedding dress for me to see? Chapter 273: Chapter 273: Is this not the first time you wear a wedding dress for me to see? Mo Chen¡¯srge palm gently stroked her long hair behind her back and kissed her forehead, ¡°Go to sleep.¡± That¡¯s it, go to sleep? This really wasn¡¯t Mo Chen¡¯s style. She clung to the man¡¯s body like a ko and took the initiative to kiss his Adam¡¯s apple, ¡°I¡¯m not sleepy, I don¡¯t want to sleep.¡± The man raised his eyebrows slightly, ¡°So proactive tonight? Is there something you want from me?¡± ¡°¡­¡± This damn man must have learned the Mind Reading Technique; how could he always guess so urately? Feeling somewhat guilty, she shook her head, ¡°No, can¡¯t it simply be that I want you?¡± Mo Chen scoffed, ¡°Weren¡¯t you the one who called me vulgar? Didn¡¯t you say that these are all I think about every day?¡± ¡°Did I say that? I don¡¯t remember¡­ Anyway, I won¡¯t despise you tonight.¡± She looked all smiles, evidently with ulterior motives. The man¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, ¡°Out with it, what is it? You¡¯ve already written your thoughts all over your face.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxinughed awkwardly, ¡°Mo Chen, you¡¯re really smart, but I was prepared to sacrifice myself, and you didn¡¯t want that¡­ so don¡¯t me me.¡± ¡°Sacrifice?¡± Mo Chen scoffed disdainfully, ¡°You mean to say that every time you sleep with me, you feel like you¡¯re making a sacrifice?¡± She denied vehemently, ¡°Not at all! It¡¯s an honor! After all, so many women are lining up and can¡¯t enjoy this treatment.¡± ¡°What is it, really?¡± ¡°It¡¯s just¡­ I managed tond a cameo role in a movie. It¡¯s not a sex scene or a kissing scene, just ying the ex-girlfriend of the male lead, and I need to wear a wedding dress for a wedding scene. Is that okay?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s innocent little face gazed at him, blinking her eyes, sincerely waiting for his response. Mo Chen¡¯s expression turned colder, ¡°Your first time wearing a wedding dress isn¡¯t for me to see?¡± And also, what the hell, ¡®marrying¡¯ someone else??? ¡°It¡¯s just acting, just a few minutes of footage. How about youe watch me film this scene tomorrow?¡± She knew it wouldn¡¯t be so easy to convince Mo Chen. The man¡¯s arms encircled her slender waist, his voice deep, ¡°What if I don¡¯t agree?¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll just have to take measures and punish you!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s eyebrows raised, a hint of amusement in his eyes as he looked at her mockingly, ¡°How are you going to punish me?¡± This Little Ghost sure talked big, thinking she could punish him? Qiao Ruoxin immediately turned cold, moved away from the man¡¯s embrace, andy on the bed beside him, ¡°Just like this. You¡¯re not allowed to touch me for a whole month, not allowed to hold me when we sleep, and maybe, I won¡¯t even want to talk to you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man was silent for a minute, then growled through clenched teeth, ¡°You better not push it!¡± ¡°So, are you agreeing?¡± Actually, she wanted to leave behind some ssic works before she left the entertainment industry, otherwise in the future when she married into the Mo Family, when people mentioned her, they would only think of the term ¡°vase,¡± without any significant aplishments. Mo Chen nced at her, his tone angry and harsh, ¡°Come here! Sit on top of me!¡± She revealed a smile yet obediently crawled over to the man¡¯s body, straddling his waist. ¡°Mo Chen, can youe to the set tomorrow? Besides, the wedding dresses at the production site will definitely be average¡­ Not very amazing.¡± The man took her hand and pulled her into his arms, holding her slim and soft body tightly, ¡°Pick the ugliest wedding dress.¡± This Little Ghost in the most beautiful wedding dress had to be reserved for his own wedding. ¡°Yes!¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes brightened, and she breathed a sigh of relief, finally getting his approval, Mo Chen looked down at her, ¡°I¡¯ve just gotten in the mood, really want to ravish you to death!¡± ¡°No way, you just rejected me, so you¡¯ve lost your chance.¡± She smiled so sweetly, so coquettishly, so infuriatingly. ¡°¡­¡± The man pinched her chin, his voice stern, ¡°What¡¯s the plot?¡± She vaguely remembered something about an ex-girlfriend? ¡°It¡¯s the ex-girlfriend of the male lead, and then the ex-girlfriend gets married, he attends, and then he cries out of heartbreak at the wedding,¡± she said. After Qiao Ruoxin finished speaking, ayer of frost seemed to cover the handsome features of the man. What is with this infuriating plot? ¡°I will visit the set tomorrow, so you better behave yourself,¡± he warned. Qiao Ruoxin smiled lightly, ¡°When have I not been good? I¡¯m just making a cameo. Do you know how many lead roles I¡¯ve turned down? I only dare to take roles as the evil supportingdy or cameos.¡± The night was chilling, yet the atmosphere in the bedroom became somewhat ambiguous. ¡°Ruoxin, do you feel wronged?¡± the man¡¯s hands began to wander. She became panicked instantly, ¡°Don¡¯t mess around, I have to wear a wedding dress tomorrow, which reveals a lot of skin.¡± ¡°So you dare to seduce me just now? Looking for trouble?¡± he growled. Qiao Ruoxin muttered under her breath, ¡°Seeing you in a bad mood, I knew you would refuse me¡­¡± Mo Chen gave her perky behind a p, ¡°All your little schemes are spent on me!¡± Even though he was angry, Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but burst outughing, unable to stop herself and forgetting the pain on her buttocks. ¡°Laugh again and see what happens!¡± The next second, he flipped her beneath him, his presence threatening from every angle. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s delightfulughter ended abruptly, her face in a panic, ¡°No moreughing, no more. Let¡¯s sleep, okay?¡± Her attitude was quite proper, even asking for his approval. She stirred his anger and now pleaded innocence, wanting to sleep? He really wanted to finish off this Little Ghost! Mo Chen stared at her for a while, then, with fury, fiercely kissed her for over ten minutes before turning off the light. ¡°Sleep!¡± The man scooped her into his arms, holding her tightly to him. Damn! This guy¡¯s kiss was nothing like the gentle ones before, it was clearly out of spite. Qiao Ruoxin lightly pushed against the man¡¯s body, trying to find afortable position to sleep. Unexpectedly, his deep voice entered her ears, ¡°Move again and I¡¯ll devour you!¡± Qiao Ruoxin red at him angrily, then closed her eyes to sleep. Gradually, the bedroom returned to silence, with only their regr breathing as they entered a deep sleep. Even in his sleep, the man habitually pressed tightly against Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s body, as if he was holding a pillow. ¡­ The next morning. Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes hazily, just in time. She rubbed her eyes and sat up, then noticed that the man beside her had already disappeared. She got out of bed to wash up in the bathroom, and standing in front of the vanity, she inspected her reflection closely in the mirror and noticed a faint mark left on her corbone. Damn! When had that appeared? While she was asleep? This despicable man was beingpletely unreasonable, especially since she had mentioned wearing a wedding dress today! Well, she¡¯d have to get the makeup artist to cover it up with concealer when she arrived on set. Actually, she was quite looking forward to today¡¯s scene. However, the thought of Mo Ye visiting the set made her feel a bit awkward. Chapter 274 - 274 274 Lost All the Chest Weight Would the ?Chapter 274: Chapter 274: Lost All the Chest Weight, Would the Wedding Dress Still Look Good? Chapter 274: Chapter 274: Lost All the Chest Weight, Would the Wedding Dress Still Look Good? Film set. Qiao Ruoxin arrived at the filming location, and after her makeup and hair were done, she was ready to change into a wedding dress. The crew had prepared several wedding dresses for her to choose from, each one very exquisite and beautiful. She looked at these various wedding dresses, feeling troubled¡­ ¡°Ruoxin, do you dislike all of these? I think they¡¯re pretty,¡± her assistant said from the side. She sighed softly, ¡°You don¡¯t understand, it¡¯s because they¡¯re too beautiful that I¡¯m indecisive.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Tell me, which one of these wedding dresses is the ugliest?¡± she asked her assistant seriously. The assistant was stunned, what kind of question was that? After looking over them several times, the assistant pointed at one: ¡°This one, I guess. It¡¯sparatively in and the style is very conservative.¡± Qiao Ruoxin nodded in satisfaction, ¡°Then I¡¯ll wear this one.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The assistant feltpletely confused by her line of thinking; shouldn¡¯t she choose the most beautiful dress? After Qiao Ruoxin changed into the not ¡®very ordinary¡¯ wedding dress, she still amazed the assistant and the makeup artist. ¡°Wow¡­ Ruoxin, you look so beautiful in this wedding dress, it suits you so well.¡± The dress, being the simplest design and quite inconspicuous on the hanger, instantly took on the aura of a bridal theme show when worn by Qiao Ruoxin. The makeup artist nodded in agreement, ¡°Mhm, beautiful, simple and elegant, it fits the male lead¡¯s first love goddess role perfectly, let¡¯s go with this one.¡± Qiao Ruoxin walked to the mirror to see her reflection, the corners of her mouth lifted slightly. So this was what she looked like in a wedding dress¡­ She wondered what she would look like in a wedding dress at her own wedding with Mo Chen; it must be beautiful¡­ ¡­ When Qiao Ruoxin, holding the hem of her wedding dress, entered the filming scene, it caused an outcry; this was without a doubt a visual feast. The filming location had been prepared in advance, just waiting for her arrival to start shooting. In this scene, she yed the male lead¡¯s first love goddess, where the male lead appears at the wedding, silently watching her happy and sweet smile, then turns with reddened eyes and leaves. Qiao Ruoxin had already taken her position, waiting for the director to call for action. Unknowingly, from a distance behind the director¡¯s monitor, Mo Chen had arrived. Mo Chen, with his tall and handsome figure, stood behind the director, his dark eyes fixed on the distant figure of the woman, in her pure and noble wedding dress, holding a light blue bouquet in her hands. The corner of the man¡¯s mouth curled into an indulgent smile. This Little Ghost had put on a touch of tenderness with the wedding dress,pletely transformed into a dignified and elegant goddess, radiating a sexy charm in every gesture. The directormanded with a microphone, ¡°If everyone¡¯s ready, let¡¯s shoot one take, y the wedding march.¡± ¡­ A crew member stepped in front of the camera, starting the pboard: ¡°Wedding scene one, take one, 3, 2, 1, action!¡± The wedding march began to y softly as Qiao Ruoxin walked towards the church. In that moment, she strangely felt a hint of nervousness. As arranged in the plot, she turned back for a nce, spotting the figure of the movie¡¯s male lead, and also catching a glimpse of Mo Chen in the distance. In that moment, the thought struck her: what if one day she were to get married and Mo Chen was standing in a corner watching her like this? Suddenly, her heart felt an ache, and mist gathered in her beautiful eyes. After several takes, the director was finally satisfied, and her part came to an end. ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin returned to the dressing room to change her clothes and left the film set, just in time to see Mo Chen¡¯s car parked there. She walked towards the car and opened the door. Inside, the man was resting his arm on the window, long fingers supporting his forehead, looking out of the window, seemingly lost in thought. ¡°Mo Chen, Brother?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at his silent demeanor and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± The man withdrew his gaze, turned back to look at her delicate little face, which still had her bridal makeup on. ¡°Nothing.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Her little hand touched the man¡¯s chin, trying to cheer him up. Mo Chen grabbed her mischievous slender fingers and said in a deep voice, ¡°Little Ghost, if I were that male lead, I would have directly snatched the wedding.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was stunned for a second, then burst outughing. That was right, this was Mo Chen¡¯s style, simple and brutal without discussion, what¡¯s his is his, and what¡¯s not his, he would stop at nothing to make it his. ¡°Mo Chen, Brother, did I y my part so well that you got into character?¡± A trace of loss shed through Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes, yet he held her little hand tightly, his deep voice a bit hoarse, ¡°For the past two years, I¡¯ve always been fantasizing about the scene just now, and now I¡¯ve finally seen it with my own eyes.¡± In the past two years, he¡¯d always been wondering if Little Ghost had secretly gotten married. Watching that scene earlier, his heart ached faintly, as if an old illness had red up again. Perhaps it was because Little Ghost¡¯s acting was too good, that happy smile too dazzling, making him feel very annoyed. The smile at the corner of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mouth gradually disappeared as she threw herself into the man¡¯s embrace and hugged his body tightly, with her chin resting on his broad shoulders. ¡°Mo Chen, Brother, I only want to marry you. The wedding dress I chose today was the ugliest one there¡­¡± Her voice was tender and sweet. Mo Chen lifted his arm to embrace her slender body, ¡°Good¡­¡± ¡°Won¡¯t you stop being angry, please?¡± She could only patiently coax Mo Chen. The man scoffed, and hisrge palm stroked her head, ¡°I¡¯m not angry.¡± ¡°Mo Chen, Brother, let¡¯s make sky blue the theme of our wedding, it¡¯s my lucky color.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Weddings are ultimately about making a woman¡¯s dreame true. As for him, a grown man, he didn¡¯t have any requirements for the wedding itself. For him, the most important thing was registering the marriage. A wedding was just a way for him to announce his marriage to the public. She dreamt about her wedding with this man, her mouth curving up unconsciously. ¡°Then you have to dress me in the most beautiful wedding gown.¡± Mo Chen released her from his embrace, ¡°I¡¯m already selecting wedding gown designers. I¡¯ll give you the information tonight, and you can choose one yourself.¡± Her eyes lit up,ughing happily, ¡°Really? I get to pick the wedding gown designer myself?¡± A wedding gown designer picked by Mo Chen would undoubtedly be among the world¡¯s most renowned. The man¡¯s lips curved into a smile, nodding his head, ¡°It¡¯s you who will be wearing the wedding gown, so of course you should choose.¡± Qiao Ruoxin hugged the man¡¯s body again, kissing his chin, ¡°Thank you, Mo Chen, Brother. I¡¯m going to start dieting now. On the wedding day, I want to wear the wedding gown in the most beautiful way.¡± ¡°Your waist is already so slim, what else is there to lose?¡± A hint of displeasure appeared between the man¡¯s brows as he touched her slender waist. ¡°You don¡¯t understand, a wedding gown looks best when worn very slim.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He didn¡¯t understand. However, Mo Chen posed a very realistic question, ¡°If you lose your bust too, will the wedding gown still look good?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s smile gradually faded. This damn man really knew how to ruin the mood! Chapter 275 - 275 275 Actually I remembered the car accident ?Chapter 275: Chapter 275: Actually, I remembered the car ident from two years ago. Chapter 275: Chapter 275: Actually, I remembered the car ident from two years ago. Qiao Ruoxin subconsciously looked down at her chest and frowned, wondering if dieting would affect this area. ¡°Dieting shouldn¡¯t have anything to do with this¡­¡± The man scoffed disdainfully, ¡°Women always confidently think that dieting will only reduce the parts they want to. ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin pouted slightly, ¡°Then I¡¯ll just lose another three pounds, I¡¯m not greedy, okay?¡± ¡°Losing three pounds will turn you into an airport,¡± the corner of the man¡¯s mouth lifted with a roguish air as he deliberately teased Little Ghost. ¡°You¡¯re so annoying, always scaring me¡­¡± Mo Chen hugged her soft body and said in a deep voice, ¡°Little Ghost, the way you feel now is great, no need to lose more, if you lose again, there will only be bones left, and there won¡¯t be anything left to touch.¡± ¡°¡­¡± What was this jerk saying? Was this a threat? Qiao Ruoxin had no choice but topromise, ¡°Fine, I won¡¯t lose any more. If I don¡¯t look good in my wedding dress, it will be your fault!¡± He pinched Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s cheek with a trace of amusement, ¡°Alright, me me.¡± ¡°Where to now?¡± Mo Chen wrapped his arms around her slender waist and touched it a few more times, still feeling it was too thin. ¡°Taking you to lunch, then we¡¯ll go home and rest, okay?¡± His voice waszy and sexy, with a hint of seduction. She nodded obediently, ¡°Yeah, I¡¯m really a bit sleepy.¡± Just as Qiao Ruoxin was about toy in the man¡¯s arms for a nap, she suddenly remembered something, ¡°Oh right!¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, a hint of confusion in his eyes. ¡°I said yesterday I would give you a rub, didn¡¯t you say you had a headache? I forgot all about itst night¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re just remembering now?¡± Qiao Ruoxinughed awkwardly, ¡°Then I forgot, and you didn¡¯t remind me, let¡¯s do it now.¡± Heughed out loud, ¡°But I don¡¯t have a headache now.¡± ¡°Then just consider it a massage.¡± Saying so, she sat directly on the man¡¯s legs, her slender fingers pressing on his temples. Qiao Ruoxin looked into his eyes, ¡°Mo Chen, close your eyes.¡± He closed his eyes and then felt the cool fingertips gently massaging his temples, it was veryfortable. The car was so quiet that he almost fell asleep. After a while, Qiao Ruoxin asked softly, ¡°Does it feel good?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s mouth curved into a slight smile, he replied faintly, ¡°Mhm¡­¡± ¡°Do you want to buy a card?¡± she joked. The smile at the corner of the man¡¯s mouth grew thicker, he slowly opened his eyes, meeting her sparkling ones, ¡°Let¡¯s get a lifetime card.¡± ¡°Dream on!¡± ¡°Little Ghost, in the future, you can only rub for me, understand?¡± His tone was gentle but carried a hint of possessiveness. Qiao Ruoxin nodded helplessly, ¡°I¡¯ll serve only you, Master Mo.¡± The man¡¯s long fingers pinched her earlobe, ¡°Good girl.¡± Forty minutester. The driver stopped the car outside a Chinese restaurant, and they went in to have their meal. Qiao Ruoxin ordered a lot of dishes, many of which were Mo Chen¡¯s favorites. An hour had passed by the time they finished eating, and Mo Chen instructed the driver to take her back to Jiangfu No.1. Qiao Ruoxin sat in the car, waving at the man outside the window, ¡°Goodbye, Brother Mo Chen¡­¡± The car slowly drove away. The man standing still returned to his usual indifference. After a minute, Xiaowu pulled up in his car in front of him. Xiaowu got out of the car to help him open the door, ¡°Mr. Mo, the hospital discharge procedures areplete. Miss Lin Xi can leave at any time.¡± The man responded indifferently and sat in the car, but there was a trace of ruthlessness in his pitch-ck eyes. Everyone knew what he was going to do at the hospital today. Xiaowu thought it was just a matter of picking Lin Xi up from the hospital, but a good show was about to begin. ¡­ Hospital. Inside the high-end ward, Lin Xi¡¯s injuries had almostpletely healed, and she waspletely ready for discharge. These days she had been rather undisturbed, with no one bothering her. But today, Mo Chen said he woulde to pick her up for discharge, and she felt that something was off, but couldn¡¯t quite put her finger on it. Lin Xi stood in front of the window in the ward, looking at the azure sky outside. The weather was very good today. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door behind her. Lin Xi¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and she slowly turned around: ¡°Come in.¡± The moment the door was pushed open, Lin Xi prayed in her heart that it wouldn¡¯t be Mo Chen, but it was precisely that man who walked in. Mo Chen was dressed more casually today, in a snow-white shirt with two buttons undone, sleeves rolled up revealing a wristwatch, and ck trousers, his figure tall and straight, with a strong presence. ¡°Mo¡­ Mo Chen, you¡¯re here.¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s go, I¡¯m all ready,¡± Lin Xi said, inexplicably nervous. However, Mo Chen pulled out a chair and sat down with an indifferent face: ¡°No rush, let¡¯s talk first.¡± Lin Xi stiffenedpletely, herplexion changing. Talk? ¡°Talk about what?¡± Mo Chen looked up at Lin Xi expressionlessly: ¡°Actually, about the car ident two years ago, I¡¯ve remembered it.¡± Boom! Lin Xi felt as if she had been struck by thunder, standing there in shock. ¡°What have you remembered?¡± Lin Xi¡¯s voice was trembling. Mo Chen observed her nervous expression and the cold sweat that quickly appeared on her forehead, and chuckled softly: ¡°That afraid?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Lin Xi couldn¡¯t help but take a step back. Impossible, he must be deceiving her; if Mo Chen had remembered the car ident from two years ago, he definitely would not be so calm. Given his temperament, he would surely have erupted like a volcano. ¡°Were you filmed in a video?¡± Lin Xi¡¯s face turned deathly pale, and she found herself unable to utter a word. Mo Chen: ¡°It seems the woman in that video is indeed you.¡± Yet he couldn¡¯t understand why he would remember that video. What did Lin Xi¡¯s sleeping with someone have to do with him? ¡°It isn¡¯t me! I¡­¡± Lin Xi wanted to argue but found herself at a loss for words, not knowing what to say. The man slowly stood up, his voice cold: ¡°I don¡¯t care whether it¡¯s you or not, I¡¯m only concerned about why you were at the scene of the ident, and why you happened to save me. As far as I know, that area¡¯s terrain isplex and not suitable for camping.¡± ¡°I was just camping and happened to pass by¡­¡± Mo Chen was somewhat disappointed with her answer: ¡°I¡¯ve already recovered some of my memory; your lies won¡¯t hold up much longer.¡± After saying that, he left the ward with an air of indifference. In the moment the door closed, Lin Xi felt as if her soul had been emptied out. Her fingertips trembled. What was she to do if Mo Chen had regained his memory? Would Simon directly make the video public? If so, her whole life would be ruined. Lin Xi picked up her phone and dialed Simon¡¯s number, but it rang several times without an answer. Finally, the call connected, and Simon¡¯s voice came through: ¡°Miss Lin, what do you want by calling me?¡± Chapter 276 - 276 276 Pretending to be asleep ?Chapter 276: Chapter 276: Pretending to be asleep? Chapter 276: Chapter 276: Pretending to be asleep? Lin Xi gripped her phone tightly, emotionally stirred, ¡°Mo Chen came to the hospital today, he said he¡¯s started to remember parts of the car ident from two years ago!¡± The other end of the phone was silent for a long time, ¡°Impossible, if he remembered, he wouldn¡¯t have this kind of attitude.¡± ¡°But I can feel that he really has remembered some things! He said that the woman in the video in his head is me! He really remembered!¡± ¡°Huh¡­ It seems Miss Lin really lives up to the title of uselessness. You¡¯repletely worthless to me now. If you panic and give yourself away again, don¡¯t me me for exposing your scandal to the public.¡± Lin Xi¡¯s face turned deathly pale, ¡°What on earth do you want!¡± ¡°Disappear from the capital immediately, and don¡¯te back without my permission.¡± Beep¡­ Beep¡­ Lin Xi looked at the disconnected call, her heartbeat quickened, as if about to leap out of her chest. So many things seemed they could no longer be concealed. ¡­ At the same time. In the office, Simon stood by the window and hung up the phone, raising his eyes to the endless sky. He couldn¡¯t help but murmur, ¡°At least up until now, he should have remembered nothing.¡± If he had really remembered everything, he couldn¡¯t possibly be this calm. This isn¡¯t Mo Chen¡¯s temperament. But it could prove that Mo Chen has started to suspect something, perhaps already conducting a covert investigation of the car ident from two years ago. Simon picked up the phone again, dialed Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s number, which connected after a few rings. He waited a long time for Qiao Ruoxin to speak. Simon chuckled softly, ¡°Why don¡¯t you talk?¡± ¡°I have nothing to say to you.¡± Simon lifted his chin slightly, the corners of his mouth curling up, ¡°Then why answer my call?¡± ¡°Because I¡¯m waiting for your move.¡± The man raised an eyebrow, ¡°A move?¡± ¡°For the past two years, we¡¯ve been matching wits and bravery. It¡¯s no different now. I¡¯ve already told you about my marriage ns, how could you possibly remain indifferent?¡± On the other end of the phone, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s voice suddenly became calm. This was rather surprising to Simon, but he stillughed, ¡°Darling, I don¡¯t want to match wits with you. Just be good, and we can talk about everything.¡± ¡°Since it¡¯s all nonsense, then I¡¯m hanging up.¡± Simon suddenly spoke, ¡°Darling, let me tell you a secret.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°No matter what, you won¡¯t be able to have this marriage. My father won¡¯t agree to it; he has other ns for your life.¡± ¡°What right does a stepfather have to dictate my life?¡± Simonughed even more unrestrained, ¡°Have you never wondered why your father surnamed Qiao is so cold towards you? It¡¯s because you are not his biological child.¡± ¡°¡­¡± On the other end, Qiao Ruoxin was silent for a long time, and then she hung up the phone directly. ¨C In the garden of House No. 1 of the Jiang family¡¯s estate, Qiao Ruoxin clenched her phone tightly as she stood on thewn, her brows furrowed and her expressionplex. At that moment, the nanny came over, ¡°Miss Qiao, your father hase again. He says he wants to see you.¡± ¡°Let him in.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± The nanny turned and left. Qiao Ruoxin bit her lower lip, if what Simon said was true¡­ She adjusted her emotions and turned towards the vi. ¡­ In the living room, Qiao¡¯s father sat on the sofa in the living room. As soon as he saw Qiao Ruoxin, his first words were, ¡°Stop it, Dad is sorry for you. The elite legal team of the Mo Family has never lost, and now the public opinion has turned in your favor¡­¡± Before Qiao¡¯s father could finish speaking, she suddenly asked, ¡°Am I your biological child?¡± Mr. Qiao stood frozen in ce. ¡°I¡¯m serious. Do we have any blood rtion?¡± Mr. Qiao¡¯s face turned ugly in an instant, ¡°Who told you these things? Your mother?¡± ¡°If you tell me the truth, I might consider dropping thewsuit.¡± She stared intently into her father¡¯s eyes, desperate to know the answer. At that moment, Mr. Qiao¡¯s expression resembled that of someone who had swallowed a fly, finding it difficult to speak, but eventually, he said, ¡°It was only during the divorce from your mother that I found out we had no blood rtion, so I didn¡¯t fight for your custody.¡± Ruoxin¡¯s pupils shrank suddenly, and after a few seconds, she let out a coldugh. She turned and headed for the staircase as Mr. Qiao stood up, ¡°Ruoxin¡­¡± ¡°I got it. I¡¯ll consider it.¡± ¡­ Inside the bedroom. Ruoxin returned to her bedroom and then locked herself in the room alone. At this moment, her mind was a tangled mess. Could it be¡­ that her father was Uncle Lawrence? No wonder she had felt a special kindness from Uncle Lawrence that went beyond a step-father¡¯s affection when she met him for the first time two years ago. He had been exceedingly caring over the past two years and would even take her out to rx. She had thought it was because of Uncle Lawrence¡¯s deep feelings for her mother, so he loved everything associated with her, but it turned out¡­ If that was true, then her mother¡¯s ruthlessness made sense. Ruoxin stayed in her bedroom from the afternoon until the evening and didn¡¯te out, not even responding to the housekeeper when called for dinner. It wasn¡¯t until eight o¡¯clock in the evening that Mo Chen came back. ¡°Sir Mo, Miss Qiao has been hiding in her bedroom all afternoon and hasn¡¯te out, nor has she eaten dinner. I called her, but there was no response,¡± the housekeeper reported. The man nced up at the upstairs and ordered, ¡°Make it again and bring it upter.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± the housekeeper turned and left. ¡­ Mo Chen went upstairs and returned to the bedroom, pushing the door open to enter. The only light in the bedroom came from the wallmp, casting a dim light. The man took off his suit jacket and threw it on the bench at the foot of the bed. He saw Little Ghost lying on the bed, seemingly asleep, but as he got closer, he could still see her eyshes quivering. So, was she pretending to be asleep? Mo Chen sat on the bed, his long fingers unfastening his tie beneath the cor, pulling off the tie, and looking down at her on the bed with downcast eyes. ¡°Little Ghost, want to try what it feels like to have your hands tied with a tie?¡± The next second, Ruoxin suddenly opened her eyes, ring at the man who was threatening her. She sat up, ¡°You wouldn¡¯t dare!¡± The man¡¯s mouth curved into a smile, ¡°What have you been doing hiding in your bedroom all afternoon? Not even eating dinner?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not hungry, I don¡¯t want to eat,¡± she said. After speaking, she attempted to lie back down to sleep, but the man grabbed her hand and pulled her into his embrace. He scooped her up around the waist and carried her toward the bathroom. Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened, ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°Take a bath with me, and then I¡¯ll join you for dinner.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t ask you to join me for dinner, so I don¡¯t have to join you for a bath. I¡¯ve already bathed,¡± she struggled to get down. Mo Chen held her even tighter, making it impossible for her to move. ¡°Mo Chen! I¡¯ve already taken a bath!¡± The man shamelessly smiled, ¡°I¡¯ve also had dinner, but I¡¯ll still join you for itter.¡± ¡°¡­¡± It was clear that reasoning with Sir Mo was pointless. She could only obedientlyply, following his lead. Chapter 277 - 277 277 Of Course Brother Will Coax You ?Chapter 277: Chapter 277: Of Course Brother Will Coax You Chapter 277: Chapter 277: Of Course Brother Will Coax You An hourter, the bathroom door opened. It was still the man holding Qiao Ruoxin as he came out, setting her down on the bench at the end of the bed before returning to the bathroom to fetch a hairdryer to dry her hair. When she had entered, Qiao Ruoxin had still been capable of struggling with anger, but by the time she came out, she didn¡¯t even have the strength to walk. She sat obediently on the bench at the end of the bed, watching as Mo Chen approached with the hairdryer. Recalling the scene in the bathroom over the past hour, her cheeks involuntarily heated up. Mo Chen stood before her in a ck robe, drying her hair for her. The cor of his robe was open, and Ruoxin¡¯s gaze fell directly on his sexy mermaid-line abs, and as she looked up, she saw the man¡¯s chest muscles. Looking at the bite mark she had left on Mo Chen¡¯s shoulder, uh¡­ it was truly embarrassing. Mo Chen noticed her awkward look and chuckled lowly, ¡°What are you looking at? Wasn¡¯t it your own doing?¡± Her voice was soft and weak, ¡°You forced me, I already said I didn¡¯t want to bathe with you.¡± The man¡¯s slender fingers wove through her long hair, carefully and attentively drying it before turning off the hairdryer. At this time, there was a knock on the bedroom door. ¡°Mr. Mo, dinner has been made again, should I bring it in now?¡± But Mo Chen didn¡¯t respond and instead looked down at her, ¡°Do you want to eat in the dining room or here?¡± Qiao Ruoxin thought for a moment, and said, ¡°I don¡¯t want to eat.¡± ¡°Are you ming me for not getting enough exercise just now? You¡¯re still not hungry after all that?¡± ¡°¡­¡± If only this jerk could keep his mouth shut! How pleasant on the eyes would he be! ¡°But really, I don¡¯t want to eat ¨C skipping one meal won¡¯t do anything.¡± ¡°Little Ghost, I don¡¯t want to hear that.¡± His tone sounded very calm, but it carried an irresistible forcefulness. She had no choice but to concede. ¡°Then¡­ let¡¯s go to the dining room. Eating in the bedroom would leave a smell of grease, and we still have to sleep here at night.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s lips curled up; he bent down, picked up her limp body, and headed toward the bedroom door. ¡°Put me down, I can walk by myself.¡± But the man arrogantly and shamelessly responded, ¡°You don¡¯t have the strength to walk any longer; you could hardly stand in the bathroom just now.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She was really speechless, pinching the man¡¯s chin, ¡°Whose fault is that? I told you, I didn¡¯t want to shower with you!¡± Mo Chenughed softly, hisugh pleasurable and sexy, ¡°Hmm, my fault.¡± She sniffed disdainfully and turned her head away, not wanting to deal with this jerk. ¡­ They arrived at the downstairs dining room. The nanny tactfully pulled out a chair; Mo Chen ced her in the chair and then nced at the nanny, ¡°You can leave work now.¡± ¡°Yes, Mr. Mo.¡± The nannyughed at the sweet scene before her, thinking youth¡¯s world was indeed wonderful. After the nanny had left. Qiao Ruoxin red at the man next to her, ¡°Don¡¯t hold me like that in front of the nanny again, making me look like I¡¯m some little vixen who clings to you every day.¡± The man sat calmly in the seat next to hers, his voice deep, ¡°Aren¡¯t you?¡± ¡°When have I ever¡­¡± Before she could finish, Mo Chen shamelessly interjected withplete seriousness, ¡°Not eating, fasting, isn¡¯t it just so I woulde and coax you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin picked up her chopsticks and began to eat. Don¡¯t be fooled by that man of few words; when it came to verbal sparring, she never stood a chance against him, with one wed argument following another. Mo Chen ate very little, having already had a meal outside; he was just there to supervise Little Ghost¡¯s eating. He served her a small bowl of soup and ced it in front of her and also helped her to a lot of dishes. ¡°That¡¯s enough, I can¡¯t finish all this.¡± Half an hourter, Qiao Ruoxin, full beyond her capacity, only managed to finish the small bowl of soup before turning and leaving. ¡°I¡¯ll take a walk in the garden.¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Mo Chen didn¡¯t stop her because he sensed that the Little Ghost seemed preupied with something. ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin walked alone in the garden, her mind still in a bit of chaos. Constantly recalling her experiences from childhood to adulthood. What exactly were her mother and Uncle Lawrence thinking? If her biological father was indeed Uncle Lawrence, then marrying Simon would be incestuous, wouldn¡¯t it? The mere thought disgusted her. After some time, Mo Chen¡¯s tall and majestic figure approached from behind her. Lost in thought, Qiao Ruoxin was startled when she noticed an additional shadow on the ground. She turned sharply and, upon seeing Mo Chen, let out a sigh of relief. ¡°You move so quietly, you scared me.¡± Her tone carried a slightint. The man held a document in his hand and handed it to her, ¡°Choose one.¡± Qiao Ruoxin took the document with a puzzled face. Upon opening it, her eyes brightened, and her lips curved upwards involuntarily. The document contained information about world-famous wedding dress designers and their award-winning bridal gown designs. As she flipped through each master¡¯s work, she couldn¡¯t help but exim, ¡°They¡¯re all so beautiful¡­¡± Mo Chen, seeing the spark of joy finally appear in her eyes, spoke in a deep voice, ¡°No rush, take your time choosing.¡± When Qiao Ruoxin reached thest page, she was amazed by the bridal gown design. It was a dreamy Disney princess style that made her feel as if she were in a fairytale world. She couldn¡¯t help but smile and looked up at Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face, ¡°This one, I like this one!¡± The man looked down at the bridal gown design, a smile forming on his lips. As expected, she chose this one, just as he had anticipated. ¡°Fine.¡± Then, Mo Chen took the document from her hands. Qiao Ruoxin, still eager to look more, said, ¡°Hey, I wanted to look at it again.¡± ¡°This document will stay here. You can look at it whenever you want, and you have a month to make a different choice if you want.¡± ¡°No need, I want that wedding dress, it¡¯s beautiful.¡± Once she had her heart set on something, she would not choose again. Mo Chen sat down on the nearby ck rattan chair and asked in a deep voice, ¡°Unhappy?¡± A tremor went through Ruoxin, and after a second¡¯s hesitation, she sat down on another rattan chair, ¡°No, I just slept too much in the afternoon and felt a bit dizzy.¡± The man¡¯srge hand took hold of hers, his voice low and sensual, ¡°You can talk to me if you¡¯re not happy, hmm?¡± ¡°Mo Chen, are you going tofort me?¡± she asked with a slight smile, her gaze falling on the watch on Mo Chen¡¯s wrist, remembering the watch she had given him, which Mo Chen had been wearingtely. It had to be said, that watch really suited Mo Chen¡¯s temperament. Worn on Mo Chen¡¯s wrist, it exuded a priceless aura. Mo Chen chuckled and pulled her up to sit on hisp, wrapping his arms around her slender waist. Resting his chin on her shoulder, he inhaled the faint fragrance from her hair and spoke slowly, ¡°Of course, your brother willfort you.¡± Chapter 278 - 278 278 Men Should Be Gentler More Gentlemanly ?Chapter 278: Chapter 278: Men Should Be Gentler, More Gentlemanly Chapter 278: Chapter 278: Men Should Be Gentler, More Gentlemanly Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips curved upward as she nced side ways at the handsome face of the man, ¡°Then how are you going to coax me?¡± The man¡¯srge hand cradled the back of her head, then he kissed her lips, answering her directly with action. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened in surprise, as she pushed him away instinctively, ¡°What are you doing? Weren¡¯t you done with your shenanigans in the bathroom? I don¡¯t want this. I¡¯m very tired.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go back to sleep.¡± After speaking, the man scooped her up in a princess carry and stood up to leave, walking towards the vi. ¡°Could you be a bit gentler with that princess carry?¡± she wrapped her arms around the man¡¯s neck, though she was already ustomed to being held. Mo Chen raised his eyebrows slightly and looked down at her, ¡°Gentle?¡± ¡°Yeah, men should be a bit more gentle, a bit more gentlemanly¡­¡± ¡°If I weren¡¯t gentle, your bones would have fallen apart long ago.¡± The romantic and beautiful atmosphere was thus destroyed. This damn man was truly adept at ruining the mood! She held back her anger and closed her eyes, letting out augh. Don¡¯t get angry, don¡¯t get angry. She was already used to this damn man¡¯s ways. Back in the bedroom. Mo Chen ced her on the bed, tucked her in, and spoke in a stern tone like an elder, ¡°You sleep tight. I¡¯m going to the study.¡± ¡°Have you fallen in love with the studytely? You alwayse back from the study in the middle of the night. Go sleep with the study!¡± She didn¡¯t know why she was upset, feeling as though Mo Chen was neglecting her. The man looked at her as she turned her back to him and huffed to sleep, and he couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud, a trace of helplessness on his handsome face. Then he turned off the light andy on the bed, embracing her from behind. ¡°I¡¯ll keep youpany in bed, okay?¡± His voice was sexy andzy, as if bewitching Qiao Ruoxin. Qiao Ruoxin struggled awkwardly, throwing a small tantrum. In fact, upon hearing that deep male voice, she felt her body tingle all over. The damn man was really annoying, always breathing in her ear, making her feel ticklish. No matter how much she struggled, the man behind her still held her firmly and lowered his voice, ¡°Little Ghost, aren¡¯t you tired? Do you want to ¡®exercise¡¯ a bit more?¡± ¡°¡­¡± As expected, the effect was immediate, and Qiao Ruoxin became motionless, obediently going to sleep. The man sighed softly and held her soft body, ¡°Sleep now.¡± In the darkness, however, came a proud snort from Qiao Ruoxin, and then she gradually slipped into deep sleep. ¡­ The next day, afternoon. Luxury brand retail store. She was attending Director Chen¡¯s birthday party in the evening, so Qiao Ruoxin came to pick out a dress. As a VIP customer and a popr actress, she used the special privilege given to VIPs to have the shop closed for an hour just to serve her alone. ¡°Miss Qiao, these are our summer new arrivals. This dressplements your aura quite well. Would you like to try it on?¡± She nced around and finally settled on a nude-colored maxi dress, ¡°I¡¯ll try this one.¡± ¡°Of course, I¡¯ll get it for you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled and waited for the salesperson to bring out the dress. Because she had a cameo in ¡°Divine Capital Siege,¡± she also managed towork with Director Chen, and was invited to join the birthday banquet. At this moment, a sharp and shrill female voice came from outside. ¡°I thought the store was closing service for someone special, but it turns out it¡¯s for this Mo Chen¡¯s ex-girlfriend, heh¡­¡± At the sound, Qiao Ruoxin frowned and turned to look back, seeing a woman dressed in a red dress, her lips a fiery red, her whole person exuding sensuality and enchantment. ¡°You are¡­¡± ¡°Oh, such a young age and already so forgetful? Forgot how back in the day you used Mo Chen¡¯s power to humiliate me?¡± Then it dawned on her, she remembered. The woman before her was one of Mo Chen¡¯s unwee admirers, Tao Xue, a woman who mixed in the film industry circles. After Mo Chen returned to the country, Tao Xue pursued him relentlessly, but Mo Chen neverid his eyes on her. Latterly, after Mo Chen and Qiao Ruoxin got together, Tao Xue became resentful, crazily hyping up that Mo Chen was a womanizer and a heartbreaker, squandering her years of youth, with the inte overflowing with her PR articles. In the end, Hengzhong Film Company cklisted Tao Xue in the entertainment industry, and she quieted down, only just now getting back into the game with a movie, which brought a little improvement to her career. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but give a lightugh, ¡°Isn¡¯t it you who humiliated yourself? How did it be me using Mo Chen¡¯s power?¡± ¡°I really don¡¯t know how Mo Chen could fancy a scheming little vixen like you! I pursued him for so many years, and he actually betrayed me!¡± Tao Xue grew more enraged as she spoke, the memories of the past vivid in her mind. Immediately afterwards, Tao Xueughed joyfully in schadenfreude, ¡°Now it¡¯s good, Mo Chen has finally seen through your hypocritical true face, and you¡¯re just an ex-girlfriend. What are you being so arrogant about here?¡± Qiao Ruoxin slightly raised her eyebrows, hmm? Ex-girlfriend? Was Tao Xue using a 2Gwork or what? The trending search of her rtionship with Mo Chen had hung for three days; did Tao Xue not see it? Qiao Ruoxin gave a slight smile, ¡°Miss Tao, have you been abroad recently? Or perhaps in some remote area?¡± ¡°You¡¯re investigating me? Even knowing that I went to a remote area to film? What, do you want to cklist me again? Let me tell you! I¡¯m not afraid of you now. You¡¯re no longer Mo Chen¡¯s woman; where do you get the confidence to argue with me here?¡± She nodded, no wonder Tao Xue wasn¡¯t aware of her reconciliation with Mo Chen. A sales assistant approached Qiao Ruoxin with a dress, ¡°Miss Qiao, you can go to the fitting room now.¡± Tao Xue mocked with a sneer, ¡°Are you clinging onto that rich young master again? Spending money so extravagantly here?¡± ¡°What¡¯s it to you?¡± At this moment, the assistant walked in, ¡°Ruoxin, Director Chen¡¯s birthday party is at a resort in the suburbs, we need to hurry, we might not make it in time.¡± Qiao Ruoxin nodded, ¡°I¡¯ll leave after I change.¡± ¡°You¡¯re also going to attend Director Chen¡¯s birthday party? Qiao Ruoxin, how thick-skinned can you be? Previously, you used Mo Chen¡¯s status to hype yourself up as the nation¡¯s sweetheart, now you want to cling onto Director Chen?¡± She nced at Tao Xue, ¡°Howe you find everyone displeasing? Are you misanthropic or what?¡± With her arms crossed, Tao Xue lifted her chin proudly, ¡°Let me tell you not to waste your effort. The female lead in Director Chen¡¯s next movie has already been decided ¨C it¡¯s me. By the way, who¡¯s your sugar daddy now? Watching you try to cozy up to Director Chen?¡± Qiao Ruoxinughed, all charm and grace, ¡°You¡¯ll find out tonight.¡± Having said that, she entered the dressing room. Tao Xue looked at her proudly retreating figure and scoffed, ¡°The little vixen is off to seduce Director Chen, whose wife is famously ferocious. Let¡¯s see if she doesn¡¯t tear your face to shreds! I¡¯ll just wait and see you warmly throwing yourself at someone who¡¯ll give you the cold shoulder tonight!¡± Tao Xue turned to the sales assistant, ¡°Get me that ck dress; hurry up, I have a banquet to attend.¡± The assistant was a bit embarrassed, ¡°But we are currently providing a closed-store service for Miss Qiao, as it is her right as a VIP customer.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care! Do you want me toin? Do you believe I¡¯ll make a fuss?¡± Just then, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s voice came from the changing room, ¡°Let Miss Tao choose. I don¡¯t mind.¡± Tao Xue looked visibly upset. Tonight, she would definitely have to mention some of the bad things Qiao Ruoxin had done in front of Director Chen! Chapter 279 - 279 279 Youre still on 2G Mo Chen and I ?Chapter 279: Chapter 279: You¡¯re still on 2G, Mo Chen and I already got back together. Chapter 279: Chapter 279: You¡¯re still on 2G, Mo Chen and I already got back together. Evening. Vacation estate. Director Jian had rented out the garden here tonight for his own birthday party, inviting quite a few friends from the entertainment industry. Qiao Ruoxin, wearing a nude-colored long dress, entered the birthday banquet scene while still on the phone with Mo Chen. Her voice was soft, sweet, and tinged withughter, ¡°I¡¯m at Director Jian¡¯s birthday party right now, I¡¯lle backter. You should also drink less at your dining event.¡± ¡°Little Ghost, I¡¯lle pick you up.¡± ¡°No need, I have a bodyguard and an assistant, it¡¯s very safe.¡± ¡°Hmm, but you¡¯re not allowed to touch his next film.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was somewhat dissatisfied, ¡°Why?¡± ¡°The content is too explicit. Even if it¡¯s filmed, it won¡¯t pass censorship, and if it somehow does pass, it will be cut beyond recognition.¡± ¡°Okay, I got it¡­¡± she hung up the phone somewhat unhappily. Just as she was preparing to go offer best wishes to Director Jian with a gift, she saw Tao Xue chatting andughing vivaciously with him. Nheless, Ruoxin approached and said with a smile, ¡°Director Jian, happy birthday. This is a small token of my appreciation. I hope you will ept it.¡± Director Jianughed, ¡°Thank you, Ruoxin. I just wanted to invite you over for some fun, and here you are bringing a gift. You¡¯re so thoughtful.¡± She just smiled without saying a word. With a champagne ss in hand, Tao Xue took a sip and said, ¡°Director Jian, do you know? Ruoxin used to be the campus belle at the film academy, ranked first in both categories to get in, she¡¯s really amazing. Those wealthy heirs who chased after her could have lined up an entire street from the school gate back in the day.¡± ¡°I know about that. When she got first ce, the media made a big fuss about it. Her ID photo went viral all over the inte, and she was only 16 years old then, so young and talented.¡± Gradually, more and more people gathered around, seemingly eager to learn more about this surprise superstar, Qiao Ruoxin, from the entertainment circle. After all, in these past three months, Ruoxin had risen to fame out of the blue, bing a first-tier star with a massive fanbase. Qiao Ruoxin sipped her champagne and replied with a smile, ¡°You tter me, there are many others more impressive than me.¡± Seeing the crowd grow, Tao Xue deliberately probed, ¡°I heard that even that famous loser Jian Chen had pursued you back then. Did you have a rtionship with him? How far did it go?¡± This nosy and pointed tone really made Ruoxin want to throw a drink in her face. The onlookers perked up their ears, ready to hear how she would exin. Ruoxin maintained her elegant smile, ¡°I never dated him. I was young then and didn¡¯t consider those things.¡± With an innocent tone, Tao Xue pressed, ¡°Weren¡¯t you with Mo Chen when you were seventeen or eighteen? I remember correctly, don¡¯t I? Although you broke upter, it wasn¡¯t your fault. People didn¡¯t believe me many years ago and thought I was stirring up publicity, but in reality, Mo Chen is just a scumbag who knows only how to y with women¡¯s feelings¡ªhe never sincerelymits to a woman¡­¡± Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud. Tao Xue¡¯s speech was interrupted by herughter, and then she noticed everyone looking at her with strange nces. ¡°Ms. Tao, you must be using a 2Gwork. Mo Chen and I are already back together, didn¡¯t you know?¡± Tao Xue¡¯s smug smile froze on her face, as she stood there, expressionless and stunned. ¡°Tao Xue, have you gotten dumb from filming in the mountains? The news about Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen getting back together has been trending on Weibo for three days and nights!¡± ¡°Right, you should have known by now, even if you¡¯re a little behind on the news.¡± ¡°What is Tao Xue even doing, I¡¯m cringing so hard my toes are curling.¡± ¡­ As she listened to the whispers of the people around, Tao Xue¡¯s face turned extremely ugly with embarrassment, and she awkwardly began, ¡°For that movie, we had to maintain secrecy, so all phones were confiscated to prevent leaking scenes and costumes¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin drained the remaining champagne from her ss and began to speak slowly, ¡°Also, I want to clear something up for Mo Chen. Miss Tao had pursued Mo Chen for many years, but Mo Chen was never together with her, nor was there any ambiguity between them. Later, when Mo Chen and I got together, Miss Tao bribed the media and marketing ounts, fabricating stories that Mo Chen was a jerk and a heartbreaker. I really don¡¯t understand.¡± The room erupted into a buzz¡­ Tao Xue¡¯s campaign back then was absolutely sensational, and she even got banned for two years. Everyone thought there had been something between her and Mo Chen. ¡°Tao Xue, that was a man you once loved, right? How could you be so ruthless as to nder him, to frame him? Painting him as a jerk and a heartbreaker, does that make you feel better?¡± Once Qiao Ruoxin said this, everyone immediately cast scornful nces at Tao Xue. ¡°Holy crap, so Tao Xue and Mo Chen were never a thing? I thought Mo Chen treated her as a backup girl, and that¡¯s why he didn¡¯t hesitate to kick her to the curb after getting together with Qiao Ruoxin.¡± ¡°I knew it. Mo Chen had been studying abroad all those years, where would he find the time for a fling with Tao Xue? He hadn¡¯t been back in the country long before he got together with Qiao Ruoxin, right?¡± ¡°Right, the timelines don¡¯t match at all. The way those marketing ounts were writing, it sounded like Mo Chen deliberately yed with her and then kicked her to the curb.¡± ¡°Banned for two years and she still hasn¡¯t learned her lesson, huh? She¡¯s courting disaster as soon as her ban is lifted.¡± ¡°So delusional as to portray herself as a victim, tsk tsk¡­¡± Listening to their murmurs, Tao Xue felt her entire body shaking, her champagne ss nearly crushed in her grasp. ¡°Director Jian, I¡­ I have something else to attend to, I need to leave first.¡± With that, Tao Xue beat a hasty retreat. Director Jian didn¡¯t try to keep her, just sighed. Qiao Ruoxin spoke apologetically, ¡°Director Jian, I¡¯m sorry for disturbing your birthday mood.¡± Director Jian waved his hand, ¡°No, it¡¯s that I¡¯m quite disappointed in Tao Xue. How is it that as she gets older, her mind doesn¡¯t seem to grow? No matter how good her acting is, I wouldn¡¯t dare to employ her again, she¡¯s too much trouble. I should actually thank you for giving me a heads-up.¡± ¡­ In the evening, at nine o¡¯clock. Qiao Ruoxin left early, waiting outside the resort for her bodyguard to drive over and pick her up. After a while, a ck Rolls-Royce Phantom pulled up in front of her. From the special license te, she recognized it as Mo Chen¡¯s car, and it was from thepany. Her lips curved up slightly, she pulled open the door and indeed saw Mo Chen leaning back in his seat with an emperor-like demeanor. Qiao Ruoxin bent down and sat in the car, ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you not toe pick me up?¡± The man¡¯s eyes were slightly drunken and hazy as he held her hand, ying with her delicate fingers. A deep andzy voice slowly filled the car, ¡°I was a bit bored, so I thought I¡¯de pick you up.¡± Qiao Ruoxin huffed lightly, ¡°It¡¯s just that you didn¡¯t want to stay home alone.¡± Mo Chen chuckled softly, ¡°Mm¡­¡± ¡°Little Ghost.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°I have a headache.¡± Qiao Ruoxin nced sideways at his handsome face, ¡°I¡¯ll make you some sobering tea when we get back.¡± The man seemed dissatisfied with her response, frowning, ¡°I have a headache, you should rub it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Why did she feel that this man became particrly clingy when he was drunk? Fierce yet clingy. Chapter 280 - 280 280 Arranged Childhood Marriage Mo Chen ?Chapter 280: Chapter 280: Arranged Childhood Marriage? Mo Chen was engaged in an arranged childhood marriage? Chapter 280: Chapter 280: Arranged Childhood Marriage? Mo Chen was engaged in an arranged childhood marriage? Mo Chen pulled her soft body into his embrace, his voicezy and sexy, ¡°Little Ghost, hmm?¡± She felt somewhat helpless yet found it amusing. She had no choice but to sit sideways on the man¡¯sp and then pressed her fingers against his temples, gently and patiently massaging them. The man¡¯s brows, which had been slightly furrowed, gradually rxed, and the corners of his lips curved into a smile. ¡°Feeling better? Happy now? Not throwing a temper tantrum anymore?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, ¡°Why do you act like a child when you¡¯re drunk?¡± Mo Chen slowly opened his eyes and stared at her earnest gaze, his arms tightening around her slender waist. He just stared at her unblinkingly, his eyes deep and thoughtful. ¡°Why are you looking at me like that?¡± The man let out a scoff, ¡°Can¡¯t I look at my own woman?¡± ¡°Does your head still hurt? My hand is getting tired.¡± Mo Chen took her hand and looked at it, ¡°That delicate?¡± ¡°Yes! Just that delicate!¡± Then, she was embraced by the man, and she could still clearly smell the faint scent of red wine, as his deep voice resonated above her head, ¡°Sleep for a while.¡± Her petite chin rested on the man¡¯s broad shoulder, and she deliberately blew towards the man¡¯s earlobe. The man¡¯s smile was indulgent as he touched her slender waist, ¡°Stop it, we are in the car.¡± ¡°Does your head still hurt?¡± He closed his eyes, seemingly resting, ¡°It doesn¡¯t hurt anymore.¡± After a while, Mo Chen spoke in a deep voice again, ¡°Tomorrow someone wille to take your measurements, so clear your afternoon schedule.¡± Qiao Ruoxin turned to look at the man¡¯s handsome profile, ¡°So soon?¡± A bright light clearly appeared in her eyes, she was indeed looking forward to the wedding dress, it was truly beautiful. ¡°Hmm, if you want to change the designer now, it¡¯s still possible.¡± Qiao Ruoxin shook her head resolutely, ¡°No need, I want this wedding dress, I really like it.¡± The man opened his dark eyes, hisrge hand patting her head, ¡°Okay.¡± Then, she suddenly seemed to remember something, ¡°I just cleared up an old rumor about you, don¡¯t you think I deserve a reward?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s eyes showed a hint of confusion as he asked, ¡°What old rumor?¡± ¡°It¡¯s about Tao Xue who chased after you for years. After you and I got together, she turned her love into hatred and stirred up the media iming you were a scumbag and a heartbreaker, remember?¡± He searched his memory for this woman named Tao Xue, and there seemed to be a faint impression, but he couldn¡¯t quite recall what she looked like. ¡°An irrelevant person, why would I remember what she does?¡± This response made Qiao Ruoxin smile with satisfaction, ¡°But when she was stirring up that story about you being a scumbag and a heartbreaker in the media, at first I actually believed it a little¡­¡± After all, at that time she had just gotten together with Mo Chen, and she was young and truly afraid of being yed. Mo Chen let out a disdaining sneer, ¡°It¡¯s precisely because I was afraid you would believe those messy rumors that I had her cklisted.¡± He had no interest in such petty acts of revenge against women. But that woman tested his patience time and time again. Qiao Ruoxinughed, wrapping her arms around the man¡¯s neck proactively, ¡°Mo Chen brother, you¡¯re really good to me.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± ¡°When you wanted to break up with me two years ago, you didn¡¯t hesitate at all.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen really held a grudge. She hemmed and hawed, ¡°Who told you to be in such a bad mood back then, I just wanted to cure you.¡± Mo Chen found it somewhat amusing as he lifted her chin, his tone full of sarcasm, ¡°You think you can ¡®cure¡¯ me?¡± She snorted haughtily, ¡°What, you really think no one in this world can handle you?¡± The man¡¯s smile grew even stronger, his voice deep, ¡°So how do you n to ¡®cure¡¯ me?¡± ¡°That¡¯s a secret, I can¡¯t tell you.¡± Suddenly, Mo Chen said sternly, ¡°Little Ghost, it¡¯s okay to throw a tantrum, but don¡¯t disappear, don¡¯t talk about breaking up, okay?¡± The threatening tone made Qiao Ruoxin straighten up immediately. She nodded obediently, ¡°I know, and besides, I¡¯ll be your wife in the future, so of course I won¡¯t talk about breaking up. If anything, it¡¯d be about divorce.¡± Mo Chen scoffed disdainfully, his slender fingers pinching her chin, ¡°You little rascal, even thinking about divorce? Dream on, get that idea out of your head right now!¡± Sheughed out loud, herughter pleasant to hear. ¡­ The next day, in thete afternoon. Qiao Ruoxin took some time out to wait for the wedding dress designer toe and take her measurements. The designer she had chosen was the oldest of the bunch, yet had a remarkably youthful mindset and modern design concepts. The housekeeper went upstairs to notify her, ¡°Miss Qiao, a visitor is here, says she¡¯s the wedding dress designer.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be right down.¡± Unable to resist adding more, the housekeeper asked, ¡°Miss Qiao, are you nning to design a wedding dress, going to marry Young Master Mo?¡± She smiled, ¡°Yes, that¡¯s the n.¡± The housekeeper too broke into a smile, ¡°That¡¯s wonderful. I can tell Young Master Mo is especially fond of you. He¡¯s so indifferent to other women, barely pays them any attention.¡± The corners of her mouth lifted. That¡¯s love, apparently clear to everyone else. Qiao Ruoxin came down to the living room and saw the elegant female designer sitting on the sofa, with her assistant sitting beside her. ¡°Teacher, hello, I¡¯m Qiao Ruoxin,¡± she said, stepping forward to greet them. The middle-aged woman with blond hair and blue eyes stood up and smiled, ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Linda.¡± Linda nced at her assistant, ¡°Let¡¯s start work.¡± Qiao Ruoxin stood straight with her arms out as the assistant began to take her measurements. Linda chatted with her from the side, ¡°Qiao, I¡¯m good friends with Mo Chen¡¯s mother.¡± ¡°Really?¡± She was genuinely surprised; she hadn¡¯t expected the woman to be a close friend of Mrs. Mo. Linda nodded with a smile, ¡°Yes, I didn¡¯t expect Mo Chen to consider marriage so early. Are you the child bride arranged for him when he was little?¡± All of a sudden, the atmosphere turned somewhat eerie. The smile on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face froze, her eyes filled with astonishment as she turned to Linda, ¡°What did you say? A child bride? Mo Chen had an arranged child bride?¡± It was then that Linda realized she might have spoken out of turn andughed, ¡°I¡¯m not sure about the details. I heard it when chatting with his mother now and then. Perhaps Mo Chen himself doesn¡¯t even know about it.¡± At once, Qiao Ruoxin felt a wave of despondency. Mo Chen had an arranged child bride? In this day and age? How could there still be such a thing as a child bride? Seeing her lost in thought, Linda patted her shoulder, ¡°Qiao, don¡¯t take it to heart, I apologize, I misspoke.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing,¡± she forced a smile. Qiao Ruoxin felt as if her heart was blocked, very stifled. After taking the measurements, Linda and her assistant left, saying they were going to see Mrs. Mo, it being a rare trip to China. Qiao Ruoxin went to the garden alone and sat on a swing, swaying slowly, her mind clearly elsewhere. Chapter 281 - 281 281 Little Ghost stop pretending I know ?Chapter 281: Chapter 281: Little Ghost, stop pretending, I know you¡¯re not asleep Chapter 281: Chapter 281: Little Ghost, stop pretending, I know you¡¯re not asleep Mo Family Estate. Madam Mo was running on the treadmill in the gym when the maid approached, ¡°Madam, Miss Linda is here.¡± ¡°Let her in quickly, I¡¯ll go take a quick shower and change my clothes.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± ¡­ Madam Mo quickly took a shower and changed her clothes, then arrived at the reception room where she saw Linda sitting there, enjoying her afternoon tea. A rare look of surprise showed on Madam Mo¡¯s face, ¡°Linda? What brings you to China without so much as a heads-up?¡± Hearing this, Linda stood up and embraced Madam Mo. ¡°Your son called me here, he offered a high price for me to design a wedding dress, it¡¯s quite funny, I actually thought the girl he was marrying was someone you arranged for him when he was little.¡± Madam Mo was about to sit down when her smile froze, ¡°He asked you to design a wedding dress?¡± It seemed that what she said, Mo Chen chose to outright ignore. Linda looked puzzled, ¡°You didn¡¯t know? Your son is getting married, and you had no idea?¡± Madam Mo quickly recovered her poised smile, ¡°Of course I knew, thank you for your trouble.¡± It¡¯s just a wedding dress, no big deal. But¡­ This damn kid is so obstinately dominant, he doesn¡¯t allow anyone to have an opinion about what he wants to do, otherwise, it means going against him. ¡­ Soon, night fell. Tonight is the Mo Family¡¯s monthly family dinner, held at the estate. Mo Chen was driving into the estate gates when the screen of the phone ced aside showed an iing call from Qiao Ruoxin. He nced at it and then drove the car into the estate, slowing to a halt. He got out of the car, phone in hand, and answered the call. A servant automatically went to park the car in the garage. ¡°Little Ghost, what¡¯s up?¡± The man¡¯s voice was indulgentlyzy as he strolled toward the vis with his long, straight legs. ¡°Mo Chen, you¡­¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°I want to ask you a question. Will you answer honestly without deceiving me?¡± ¡°Ask.¡± Mo Chen walked on thewn, his shadow elongated by the lights behind him. ¡°Did¡­ did you have an arranged marriage set up by someone?¡± The smile on the man¡¯s lips vanished instantly, he stopped in his tracks, slightly furrowed his brow, and counter-asked, ¡°Arranged marriage? Who said that?¡± How could he not know if he had been arranged a marriage? What era did they think this was? He thought that such a term was nearly extinct, so how could it still exist? ¡°You don¡¯t know? You¡¯re not aware that you¡¯ve been arranged in a marriage?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face grew cold, his voice distant, ¡°I¡¯ll talk to you about it when I get back, I¡¯m a bit busy right now. Go take a bath and head to bed after dinner.¡± After hanging up the call, he walked toward the inside of the vi. ¡­ In the dining room. The long dining table, filled with people on both sides, represented the prosperity of the Mo Family. Of course, Mo Tian only had Mo Chen as his son. Mo Chen walked into the dining room, heading straight for the seat next to his cousin Mo Zhizi. ¡°Brother, you¡¯re back,¡± Mo Zhizi called out. ¡°Hmm.¡± The man sat down, and the maid brought over a hot towel for him to clean his hands. Mo Tian then looked at him, ¡°Why are you back sote?¡± He replied expressionlessly, ¡°Traffic jam on the road.¡± Around the long dining table, the people of the Mo Family were dining and chatting, only he had a somber expression on his face. Mo Zhizi noticed his strangeness and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Brother, you don¡¯t look very well, are you feeling ufortable?¡± ¡°No.¡± Mo Chen replied indifferently with a single word, then picked up the knife and fork with his slender fingers and elegantly carved the steak on the te. During the meal, his gaze met with his mother¡¯s several times. Madame Mo, of course, also noticed something was off with him, since she gave birth to him. Even the slightest change in his expression did not escape her notice. ¡°Mo Chen, are you feeling unwell?¡± Mo Chen simply put down his knife and fork, picked up the wine ss beside him, took a sip, and looked at his mother. ¡°Mom, did I ever have an arranged engagement when I was a child?¡± His tone was calm and detached, even somewhat cold. Madame Mo was taken aback for a moment, then lifted her smile, ¡°It seems there was such a matter.¡± He scoffed, ¡°What era are we living in? Such ridiculous things still exist? You¡¯re educated, how can you have such outdated thinking?¡± Suddenly, the atmosphere at the dining table turned somewhat awkward. Members of the Mo Family all knew about Mo Chen¡¯s temper, and none dared to provoke the future head of Hengzhong Group. Madame Mo lifted her wine ss for a sip, her faceposed, ¡°It wasn¡¯t me who decided on it, it was your dad.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s icy gaze instantly turned towards his father, Mo Tian. Mo Tian almost choked, nced at his wife beside him, and slowly began, ¡°Back then, he was my sworn brother. It just so happened he had a daughter and I had a son, so why not arrange a match? Besides, they¡¯ve been living abroad for so many years, never intending to return. What are you worried about? Chase your women, no one¡¯s stopping you.¡± ¡°That¡¯s how it better be. I¡¯ll say it now, if theye knocking in the future, I won¡¯t take responsibility.¡± Having said that, Mo Chen wiped the corner of his mouth with a napkin, then slowly stood up, ¡°Everyone enjoy your meal, I¡¯m leaving first.¡± Madame Mo also stood up and followed him out. ¡­ As Mo Chen passed through the living room, his mother¡¯s voice came from behind, ¡°Mo Chen, wait.¡± He stopped in his tracks, turned around, and waited for what his mother would say next. ¡°I heard from Linda that you asked her to start designing a wedding dress. Have you set a wedding date? You¡¯re skipping the engagement party and going straight for the wedding? Is everything settled with the Qiao Family?¡± Madame Mo shot him so many questions in a row, each one making Mo Chen¡¯s expression turn a shade colder. Seeing him silent, she continued, ¡°Even though you have a bad temper, you¡¯ve always handled things steadily. Why are you being so impulsive this time?¡± He snorted disdainfully, his voice cold, ¡°Maybe it¡¯s the fear of losing.¡± That statement made Madame Mo¡¯s eyes flicker and she said no more. ¡°Mom, I¡¯m going back now.¡± After speaking, he turned and left. Madame Mo watched her tall and indifferent son¡¯s retreating figure, and couldn¡¯t help but wonder, what does fear of losing feel like? ¡­ Late at night. Jiang Mansion Number One, bedroom. After taking a shower, Qiao Ruoxin changed into her nightgown andy on the bed ying with her phone. She didn¡¯t receive a call from Mo Chen and felt somewhat gloomy as she flopped down to sleep. At that moment, she heard the sound of deep footstepsing from the hallway outside the bedroom. It was his footsteps, he was back. Qiao Ruoxin instinctively closed her eyes and pretended to sleep. Then, she heard the sound of the bedroom door being pushed open. She also heard the man¡¯s footsteps slowly approaching the bed, and for quite a while, there was silence. After some time had passed, the man turned and walked toward the bathroom. Hearing the sound of running water, Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes and saw that the bathroom door was closed with the light on inside. Ten minutester, the man returned to the bed with a cool aura and wrapped his arms around her soft body from behind. ¡°Little Ghost, stop pretending, I know you¡¯re not asleep.¡± She hmphed and did not speak. Mo Chen straightened her body andughed in spite of himself, ¡°If you have something to say, just say it. What are you hmphing about? Need a kiss?¡± The next second, he kissed her forcefully, no negotiating. ¡°Mmm¡­ you jerk!¡± Chapter 282 - 282 282 The softer your heart is towards her ?Chapter 282: Chapter 282: The softer your heart is towards her, the longer her pain willst Chapter 282: Chapter 282: The softer your heart is towards her, the longer her pain willst After the kiss ended, Mo Chen pinched her chin, ¡°Didn¡¯t you have something to ask me?¡± ¡°I already asked over the phone, there¡¯s nothing else to inquire about.¡± Her voice was somewhat hoarse as she breathed slightly heavily. The man¡¯s deep voice rose in the darkness, ¡°I had no idea about any arranged childhood betrothal, and I won¡¯t acknowledge it, understand?¡± ¡°Mmm¡­¡± She did understand Mo Chen, this bastard would have admitted if he had truly known. ¡°Still angry?¡± Qiao Ruoxin sighed softly, ¡°Actually, I¡¯m not angry, just inexplicably feeling a bit panicky.¡± There was always an ominous premonition, feeling like the wedding might not proceed smoothly. The Mo Family members seemed to not interfere with the wedding on the surface, but she was very clear that Mrs. Mo did not trust her. Mo Chen pulled her into his arms, hugging her soft, boneless body, and cooed lowly, ¡°Sleep, it¡¯ste.¡± ¡°Mmm¡­¡± She had been waiting for Simon to make a move, but so far, there had been no activity from Simon; what was he nning? The more she thought about it, the more her head ached. Gradually, she fell asleep. ¡­ Meanwhile. Simon stood before the floor-to-ceiling windows of the vi, staring at the international long-distance call from the United States on his phone. It was a call from his father. He quietly remained silent for a few seconds, then answered the call, ¡°Father.¡± A middle-aged man¡¯s voice came from the other end, ¡°How is Ruoxin¡¯s situation being handled?¡± ¡°It¡¯s still being processed; her feelings for Mo Chen seem quite profound.¡± ¡°Simon, you must be decisive with these fleeting romances, or they will only be more troublesome. She¡¯s young and doesn¡¯t understand; don¡¯t you either? If necessary, let her experience setbacks; it will be quicker for her to let go.¡± ¡°Father, don¡¯t you feel sorry for her?¡± The manughed on the phone, ¡°Growth is always apanied by bouts of pain; she will thank meter. I have arranged a better life for her, after all, I am her biological father; no one is more concerned about her future than I am.¡± ¡°I understand,¡± Simon¡¯s gaze became deeper. ¡°How is your Aunt Lan?¡± ¡°Treatment is going smoothly; I¡¯ll bring her back in a couple of months.¡± ¡°Good, Simon, don¡¯t forget the task I¡¯ve given you. If you want to secure your position as the head of the Lawrence Family, you must win over Ruoxin; otherwise, when they find out you¡¯re not my biological son, your fate will be very grim.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Simon¡¯s brows furrowed; he knew, of course he knew. ¡°Your marriage to Ruoxin, we can both get what we need. Remember, you have to act fast; a short pain is better than a long one, the more you are tenderhearted towards her, the longer the pain will linger for her.¡± ¡°Father, I understand.¡± ¡°Mhm, I have a meeting to attend. You should bete at night over there, go get some rest early.¡± After hanging up the phone. Simon fell into deep thought. To the outside world, he was the sole heir to the Lawrence Family, but in truth, he was just an adopted son. And Qiao Ruoxin was actually the biological daughter of the Lawrence Family, a descendant of this noble bloodline that had stood in the West for a century. Simon actually didn¡¯t want to be hard on Qiao Ruoxin. Two years ago, after Qiao Ruoxin attempted suicide in the bathroom, many psychologists were sought to provide her with psychological counseling. At that time, the psychologists diagnosed Qiao Ruoxin with mild depression. This genuinely startled him; how could a sunny, energetic girl seemingly have mild depression? This was something that probably even Qiao Ruoxin herself did not know. But after Simon came to China, he found that Qiao Ruoxin seemed quite normal, and he too breathed a sigh of relief. At the railing of the upstairs balcony. Qiao¡¯s mother stood there, looking at Simon¡¯s lonely figure below, and sighed. She still believed Simon was the most suitable for Qiao Ruoxin. But it had been two years, and Qiao Ruoxin still hadn¡¯t shown the slightest bit of affection. ¡­ The following day, in the morning. Mo Chen entered the office, followed by Secretary Jiang: ¡°Director Mo, there¡¯s ady who ims herst name is Jiang and her name is Jiang Pen, she says she wants to see you.¡± The man had just sat down in the swivel chair behind his desk when he heard the name and his brows furrowed tightly. It was Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mother. Had shee to speak more nonsense? ¡°Bring her in, and also, prepare two cups of tea to bring in.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± After Secretary Jiang left, he stood up and walked over to sit down on the sofa in the reception area. The office door was pushed open, and Secretary Jiang walked in with Qiao¡¯s mother. Throughout the process, Mo Chen did not look back, nor did he rise to politely greet her, treating her as though she were an unimportant client. Qiao¡¯s mother didn¡¯t mind, and she sat down opposite the sofa, looking at the young and handsome man across from her. And she watched him for quite a while. Mo Chen suddenly let out a low chuckle, his tone carrying a hint of disdain, ¡°Why are you looking at me like that?¡± ¡°I¡¯m wondering why Ruoxin likes you so much, perhaps because you have a bit more of a youthful vibe than Simon, allowing a little girl like her to feel the thrill of romance,¡± said Qiao¡¯s mother, discerning the forceful aura about Mo Chen. Though he appeared calm and indifferent, his dark eyes still betrayed the arrogant pride that was bursting forth. Heughed coldly, ¡°To like is to feel, and feeling is the hardest toe by.¡± Qiao¡¯s mother picked up her cup of tea, took a sip, and said with a smile, ¡°I¡¯ve always wondered, with all the choices you have, why are you so stubbornly clinging to my daughter? Do you fancy her because she¡¯s pretty? But surely you can always find someone prettier. As for her temper, she¡¯s been spoiled since she was little, willful and reckless. Is she really worth your persistence?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve also never seen a mother critique her own daughter like this.¡± The smile on Qiao¡¯s mother¡¯s face froze, but it quickly returned to normal: ¡°This is the truth. Can young master Mo answer my question?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly as he stared at the woman sitting across from him, and he said in a slow, deep voice, ¡°No reason. If I must say, it¡¯s because I love her.¡± His tone was casual, but it conveyed profound emotions. Qiao¡¯s mother was taken aback for a moment. He continued, ¡°I n to marry her in two months. At the wedding, it would be best if you appeared, but it doesn¡¯t matter if you don¡¯t. No one can change the decision I¡¯ve made.¡± Qiao¡¯s mother was thoroughly shocked, in two months? So soon? ¡°Young master Mo, I came here today to tell you something, Ruoxin is not Qiao Zhiyong¡¯s biological daughter.¡± Upon this revtion, there wasplete silence in the office. A flicker of surprise quickly passed over Mo Chen¡¯s cold and handsome face. ¡°What did you say?¡± Qiao¡¯s mother continued, ¡°They have no blood rtion; Ruoxin was born to me and my current husband.¡± So, it seems¡­ Ruoxin knew this Mr. Lawrence before getting married? Mo Chen let out a coldugh, ¡°Ms. Jiang seems to have quite a colorful love life.¡± How could Qiao¡¯s mother not hear the sarcasm in that? ¡°So¡­¡± Mo Chen raised an eyebrow slightly, ¡°So?¡± Chapter 283 - 283 283 Little Ghost Brother Is Not Paranoid ?Chapter 283: Chapter 283: Little Ghost, Brother Is Not Paranoid, Just Loves You Too Much Chapter 283: Chapter 283: Little Ghost, Brother Is Not Paranoid, Just Loves You Too Much Qiao¡¯s mother blurted out directly, ¡°So I hope you can let Ruoxin go, let us be a family again. Her biological father has been absent from her life for so many years¡­¡± What Qiao¡¯s mother didn¡¯t expect was for Mo Chen to sneer and say coldly, ¡°What the hell do I care!¡± ¡°Mr. Mo¡­¡± ¡°For a father to be absent from her life for so many years and only now remember to y the good dad, don¡¯t you think it¡¯s a bit toote?¡± His tone was full of irony and mockery. Qiao¡¯s mother felt as if she were sitting on pins and needles. Mo Chen¡¯s voice was as chilling as a cold wind, with a bit that was hurtful, ¡°Ms. Jiang, it¡¯s best not to tell that little brat about those filthy and disgusting things you and your husband did. Not everyone has the shamelessness and strong heart that you do.¡± That little brat had always longed for familial affection; if they knew the dirty truth, thest line of psychological defense would probably copse. Qiao¡¯s mother¡¯s face flushed with humiliation, her elegancepletely gone. ¡°Mo Chen! How can you speak to an elder like that! Is this the kind of upbringing the Mo Family is proud of!¡± He chuckled coldly, slowly stood up, and said in a deep voice, ¡°Have you done what an elder should do? Were you cheating within marriage, or were you pregnant before marriage?¡± Unable to bear it any longer, Qiao¡¯s mother rose angrily, her whole body trembling, and without turning her head, she stormed out of the office. Mo Chen¡¯s expression grew colder, and he furiously smashed the teacup on the carpet in front of him. So early in the morning and already he had to hear such filthy and vile affairs. ¡­ At themercial shoot. Qiao Ruoxin was having her hair done by the stylist. Her mind was still upied with thoughts of her biological father. She truly didn¡¯t want to believe that Uncle Lawrence was her biological father, it was too absurd, but all signs seemed to point in that direction. Then, her phone rang, and she answered, ¡°Hello?¡± ¡°Ruoxin, that song you recorded the other day has been processed. Is it being released today?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes instantly lit up, her lips curving up involuntarily. This song was of great significance; it was written for her Brother Mo Chen. ¡°Yes, release it tonight.¡± ¡°Okay, got it.¡± After hanging up, she suddenly felt overjoyed; the gift for that bastard was finally ready. She was somewhat looking forward to Mo Chen¡¯s reaction to the song tonight. Lost in thought, she couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud. Song Yingying, who was next to her, looked at her with an expression like she was watching an idiot, ¡°What are youughing about?¡± ¡°Nothing much, just remembered something funny.¡± ¡­ Soon, night fell. After finishing a variety show, Qiao Ruoxin went straight back to Jiang Mansion No.1. But to her disappointment, Mo Chen was not home. After taking a bath, she changed into a camisole nightgown and went out onto the terrace alone, dialing that bastard¡¯s number. The phone rang for a long time without an answer and when it finally connected, it was Xiaowu who answered. ¡°Xiaowu, where¡¯s Mo Chen?¡± ¡°Mr. Mo is still at dinner; probably will take another half hour to get back.¡± ¡°Alright, tell him to drink less.¡± After hanging up the phone, she stood up bored, looking down at the garden scenery below. Eight in the evening. Hengzhong Film Company directly released Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s new single ¡°His Obsession¡±. It went viral as soon as it was online, topping the download charts immediately. The fans had always thought this song was written for Mr. Mo. [Tsk tsk¡­ That pungent smell of romance, I¡¯m crying with envy. I want to fall in love too! So sweet aaaah!] [This lyric is tailor-made for Mr. Mo, it sounds so good. Qiao sister sings beautifully; it seems like Qiao sister¡¯s love for Mr. Mo is all written in the song.] [I have a feeling this song will be a hit. Who wouldn¡¯t want an obsessive him like this! Crazy for it!] [Mr. Mo, Qiao sister, you guys have to be together forever! I¡¯ll pray for you! I want to see you get married and have babies!] [Holy shit! Everyone listen up! I won¡¯t allow anyone else to have not heard this song!] [I¡¯m totally addicted, I¡¯ve been looping this single track. I didn¡¯t expect both the lyrics andposition to be by Qiao Ruoxin. This girl is actually quite talented.] [Book it for the year-end music awards ceremonies! Definitely the song of the year!] [After reading the lyrics of this song, I think I understand Mo Chen¡¯s character. He¡¯s a hundred percent an obsessive!] [If the lyrics are really about Mr. Mo, then that¡¯s some scary level of obsession, but it feels just like the lyrics say: suffocating yet sweet.] ¡­ It was after ten at night when she, on the terrace scrolling through Weiboments, heard a car enter the garage. Qiao Ruoxin quickly stood up and returned to her bedroom, got everything ready, and even took out her earphones, just waiting for Mo Chen toe up. But she waited¡­ and waited¡­ After nearly half an hour, that damned man still hadn¡¯te upstairs. Hmm? What was he doing? She took her phone and earphones and went downstairs, where it was pitch-dark, illuminated only by the dim moonlight streaming in through the floor-to-ceiling windows. By the moonlight, she saw the man leaning on the sofa, apparently resting his eyes, exhaustion written all over his handsome face. The man had the top two buttons of his shirt undone, his tie loose, and his brows furrowed. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips curved upwards slightly as she tiptoed to the sofa and gently ced the earphones on the man¡¯s head. The next second. Mo Chen suddenly opened his dark eyes, and the first thing that came into his sight was that delicate and pretty little face, and his vignce dissipated. His long fingers reached to remove the earphones, but Little Ghost lightly tapped on her phone. The intro to a song started ying in the earphones, stopping his fingers in their tracks. Using the moonlight to look at Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lovely face, he heard the sweet and soft singing in his ears. Mo Chen frowned slightly because it was Little Ghost¡¯s voice. ¡­ From the first nce, it could only ever be him His possessiveness rages fiercely, making me feel suffocated yet sweet Maybe I¡¯ve already been immersed in it, I voluntarily surrender to him ¡­ These lines of the song had left the deepest impression on Mo Chen. His eyes deep, he took off the earphones and pulled Qiao Ruoxin into his embrace. With Qiao Ruoxin sitting on the man¡¯sp, she smiled at him, ¡°Mo Chen brother, this is a gift for you. Do you like it?¡± The man¡¯s deep voice, tinged with post-drinking sensuality, ¡°Written for me?¡± ¡°Mm, written for you.¡± Mo Chen let out a lowugh, his long fingers caressing her cheek tenderly, tenderly pressing his forehead to hers, ¡°Are you sure this is meant to surprise me? The lyrics made your brother out to be such a freak¡­¡± ¡°This is called artistic license¡­¡± The man chuckled slowly, hisughter deep and joyful, ¡°When did you start writing this song? Howe I didn¡¯t know?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a gift, of course it has to be prepared without your knowledge, otherwise where¡¯s the surprise?¡± ¡°What¡¯s the song called?¡± ¡°¡®His Obsession¡¯ Mo Chen¡¯s expression darkened slightly, and he kissed her lips hard, his voice hoarse, ¡°Little Ghost, brother isn¡¯t obsessed, just too in love with you¡­¡± Her heart quivered. Her gaze flickered, a sweet smile appearing on her lips. ¡°Mo Chen brother, that counts as sweet nothings.¡± The man frowned slightly, ¡°That counts as sweet nothings?¡± ¡°Mm.¡± The man scoffed, ¡°It seems it¡¯s not that hard after all.¡± Chapter 284 - 284 284 Little Ghost you will marry me right ?Chapter 284: Chapter 284: Little Ghost, you will marry me, right? Chapter 284: Chapter 284: Little Ghost, you will marry me, right? Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud, ¡°Then say another one.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Watching Mo Chen¡¯s furrowed brow, her slender fingers caressed his sword-like eyebrows, ¡°Don¡¯t frown; it¡¯ll give you a headache.¡± Heughed unexpectedly, the exquisite little face reflected in his pitch-ck eyes. ¡°Is it that difficult? Can¡¯t squeeze out another sweet nothing?¡± Although he didn¡¯t want to admit it, he had to acknowledge that he really couldn¡¯te up with anything more. ¡°Little Ghost, that¡¯s probably a talent I don¡¯t possess.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fingers climbed onto the man¡¯s broad shoulders and whispered mysteriously, ¡°It¡¯s okay, I can handle it.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s handsome eyebrows lifted, ¡°You can? Then you say one.¡± ¡°Timing, atmosphere, and chemistry are required for this, blurting it out all of sudden will just sound greasy.¡± ¡°Making excuses.¡± She snorted arrogantly, ¡°You¡¯re just a straight man cancer; you don¡¯t get it.¡± The man stopped talking, simply curving his lips into a smile before embracing her soft body and leaning on her shoulder, slowly closing his eyes. Ayer of faint exhaustion shrouded his handsome features. Qiao Ruoxin also noticed that something was off with him tonight. Usually, he would search for her the moment he got home, yet tonight he had been sitting alone on the living room couch, looking deeply troubled. ¡°Mo Chen, brother.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°Are you upset? Why are you sitting here alone, not going back to the bedroom?¡± ¡°No.¡± The man, eyes closed, rested his chin on her shoulder, his voice cold. She frowned and grabbed his jaw, ¡°Don¡¯t lie! I saw through you long ago!¡± Only when grasping Mo Chen¡¯s face did she realize how small this bad man¡¯s face really was, his facial contour close to perfection. Mo Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, gazing at the Little Ghost in front of him with anguid voice, slowly opening his mouth, ¡°You saw through me again?¡± ¡°Yeah!¡± ¡°Little Ghost, I am indeed thinking about a problem.¡± Qiao Ruoxin became serious, ¡°What¡¯s the issue?¡± ¡°I was wondering if you would still wear a bra under your wedding dress?¡± !!! ¡°That¡¯s what you¡¯re thinking about?¡± She had thought he was bothered by some troublesome matter, but is this it??? Mo Chen¡¯s lips curled up again before he buried his head in the crook of her neck, his voice muffled, ¡°If you didn¡¯t wear one, it would be much more convenient. Those things are a hassle to unhook.¡± She pushed the man away forcefully, ¡°Can you be serious for once! What¡¯s going on in that head of yours every day!¡± A hint of rogue charm appeared on Mo Chen¡¯s elegant features. Leaning back on the sofa without pulling her back, he let her stand up. Qiao Ruoxin red at him angrily, ¡°I¡¯m going to brew you some sobering tea so you can sober up and see what a scoundrel you look like now!¡± Having said that, she left the living room without looking back. The man¡¯s lips curved into a roguish smile as he watched her leave. The moment she was out of sight, that smile instantly vanished. Rage sparked in his pitch-ck eyes, his handsome face tensed, lips tightly pursed. If this Little Ghost truly was a daughter of the Lawrence Family, then this wedding likely wouldn¡¯t go so smoothly. Now it remained to be seen what moves the Lawrences in the United States would make. ¡­ In the kitchen. After Qiao Ruoxin had prepared the sobering tea, she found that the man was no longer on the couch. He had probably returned to the bedroom. Thus, she carried the sobering tea back to the bedroom. As soon as she entered, she heard the sound of running water from the bathroom. She ced the sobering tea aside, sat on the armchair, and waited for Mo Chen to emerge from his bath. After ten minutes, the bathroom door opened. Mo Chen walked out bare-chested, with just a towel around his waist, his short hair still dripping wet, hinting at a raw sexuality as it obscured his forehead. Qiao Ruoxin looked up and saw those sexy, well-defined abs, causing her cheeks to flush with red. She coughed, picked up the cup of sobering tea and handed it to him, ¡°Drink it.¡± The man walked over to her, took the cup of sobering tea, and since it was just the right temperature, he drank it all in one gulp. ¡°Go to sleep, otherwise you¡¯ll have a headache when you wake up tomorrow.¡± As she stood up and walked to the bed, the man beside her suddenly asked, ¡°Where are your earphones from just now?¡± Qiao Ruoxin picked up the earphones and handed them to him, ¡°What for?¡± ¡°Since the song is written for me, I need to listen to it a few more times.¡± Having said that, Mo Chen put the earphones on his head, then leaned back on the bed, frowning and looking at her again. She instantly realized what he meant and picked up her phone to open the music yer and set it to repeat the single track. Then, the man closed his eyes and a smile formed on his lips. Qiao Ruoxin stood in front of the bed staring at him for a long time, speechless¡­ Then she alsoy down on the bed and turned off all the lights. Lying on her side, she gazed at Mo Chen¡¯s profile and couldn¡¯t help but smile. And then she slowly closed her eyes and fell asleep. ¡­ The next day, early morning. When Qiao Ruoxinzily opened her eyes, she was surprised to find the man beside her still asleep. And! He still had those earphones on his head! Has he gone mad? Could it be that he listened all night? She immediately became somewhat clearer headed, sat up, and quickly removed the earphones from Mo Chen¡¯s head. The moment she removed the earphones, Mo Chen frowned unhappily and opened his dark eyes, his voice hoarse and deep, ¡°My head hurts¡­¡± ¡°No kidding! You listened all night; how could it not hurt? It¡¯s a miracle you can even hear me talking.¡± The man looked at her moving lips, so chatty first thing in the morning. The next second. Qiao Ruoxin was forcefully pulled into his arms, and then he flipped over and pinned her beneath him. ¡°Little Ghost, don¡¯t you know men have a good appetite in the morning? And I have little control,¡± he said, and purposefully pressed down on her again. The implication was too obvious, even a fool would understand. ¡°You listened to the song all night, don¡¯t your ears hurt? Shall I rub them for you?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s smirk deepened as he kissed her cheek, ¡°Be a good girl and rub them.¡± She extended her little hand and gently rubbed his ears, eliciting a muffled grunt of pain from the man. ¡°Does it hurt?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± ¡°Serves you right! Who told you to keep the earphones on all night?¡± She red at him, but somehow he saw it as coquetry. Mo Chen¡¯s long fingers touched her fair and soft cheek and whispered, ¡°Little Ghost, you¡¯ll marry me, right?¡± She smiled and nodded, ¡°Of course, I¡¯ve slept with you countless times, who else would I marry if not you?¡± ¡°Is it just because of that?¡± The man frowned unhappily. Was this Little Ghost only willing to marry him just because he had slept with her??? Qiao Ruoxin rubbed his ears for him, feigning an innocent look, ¡°What else could it be for?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man¡¯srge hand gripped her slender waist tightly, as if threatening her. ¡°Little Ghost, you¡¯d better speak properly!¡± She couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°Do your ears still hurt?¡± ¡°A little better.¡± ¡°Then get up, I need to get out of bed.¡± She pushed on his body. But the audacious man exploited his advantage, pressing down on her and not letting her move, ¡°Stay with me a bit longer; my head hurts.¡± This irritable Divine Beast was being unreasonable again¡­ Chapter 285 - 285 285 Simon Deliberately Provokes Mo Chen ?Chapter 285: Chapter 285: Simon Deliberately Provokes Mo Chen Chapter 285: Chapter 285: Simon Deliberately Provokes Mo Chen Morning. In the vi, simon changed into a deep grey suit and walked down from upstairs. Upon entering the dining room, he found Qiao¡¯s mother already sitting there having breakfast. ¡°Aunt Lan, good morning.¡± simon pulled out a chair to sit down, picked up a ss of orange juice for a sip, and began eating a sandwich. Qiao¡¯s mother looked towards simon with a worried expression, ¡°simon, what if Mo Chen and Ruoxin insist on getting married?¡± simon paused in his chewing of the sandwich, a smile forming at the corner of his mouth, ¡°Father disagrees.¡± ¡°But¡­¡± ¡°Aunt Lan, I will return to the country at the end of the month, and you and Xinxin wille back with me.¡± Qiao¡¯s mother looked surprised, ¡°Do you have a way to convince Xinxin?¡± Qiao¡¯s mother felt that she had no means left, as Ruoxin simply wouldn¡¯t listen to her now. simon: ¡°There is a way, but it¡¯s too harsh. I just didn¡¯t want to use it. Since she keeps being disobedient, I¡¯ll have to use tough measures. It might hurt, but it works.¡± Qiao¡¯s mother couldn¡¯t help but sigh, ¡°This child is getting more and more disobedient. When she was young, she would at least pretend to listen to me, but now shepletely ignores me.¡± simon put down the sandwich in his hand and looked at Qiao¡¯s mother, ¡°Aunt Lan, I¡¯m curious, why won¡¯t you and father tell Ruoxin the truth? If she knew she bears the burden of the Lawrence Family, she might at least consider the bigger picture.¡± ¡°No! Absolutely not!¡± Qiao¡¯s mother outright rejected the idea. ¡°Why?¡± Qiao¡¯s mother¡¯s face showed distress, ¡°You don¡¯t know how strong her pride is. She hates mistresses the most. If she found out she¡¯s the child of a mistress, she¡¯d be terribly embarrassed!¡± Originally, when Qiao¡¯s mother got together with Lawrence, she didn¡¯t know he had a fianc¨¦e, which led to their breakup. But only after parting did she discover she was pregnant. simon appeared nonchnt, ¡°Aunt Lan, you aren¡¯t really what one would call a mistress in the truest sense. At that time, my father wasn¡¯t married, he only had an engagement.¡± ¡°Still, it won¡¯t do¡­¡± ¡°Alright, I respect your opinion. But father has already alerted me that I must bring Ruoxin back no matter what.¡± ¡­ Night fell. Charity G. This was a charity g hosted by Hengzhong Group, founded by Mo Tian¡¯s public welfare charity foundation. Ruoxin arrived at the event with Mo Chen, one of the perks of going public with their rtionship being they could attend events together without hiding. She wore a puff-sleeved white tulle dress with her slender, straight legs in a pair of high heels encrusted with rhinestones, dazzling to behold. She walked onto the red carpet arm in arm with Mo Chen, her lips curving into an elegant smile. Since the red carpet show was broadcast live, the live screen was aze with barrages ofments. [OMG! The perfect Chenxin couple has arrived! They match so well! Isn¡¯t this their first event together since they went public with their rtionship?] [Ahhh! My OTP is indeed the sweetest! This pair, Chenxin, is locked in!] [I¡¯m so jealous, Lord Mo is looking so handsome tonight! Of course, the way he looks at Qiao Ruoxin is so doting¡­it kills me¡­] [I heard simon¡¯s going to be there tonight too! Oh man, rival in love iing, Mo has to stay cool! If he can¡¯t help it, they must fight! Fight! I just love to watch gods sh!] [A friend at the scene told me that simon, Lord Mo, and Miss Qiao¡¯s seating is all at the same table! My toes are curling up in awkwardness!] [The Mo Family versus the Lawrence Family, geez, a battle of gods. But the most awkward one must be Qiao Ruoxin, right?] [Mo Chen is so handsome, his physique could give international models a run for their money, and he¡¯s such a match with Qiao Ruoxin! It just makes Miss Qiao look so delicate!] [Mo Chen¡¯s demeanor is truly exceptional, even ill-tempered, his aristocratic air remains outstanding.] ¡­ After crossing the red carpet, Qiao Ruoxin entered the venue on the man¡¯s arm and took their pre-assigned seats. In a low voice, she couldn¡¯t helpining, ¡°These high heels are so ufortable, they rub my feet¡­¡± Mo Chen nced indifferently at her ankle and said in a deep voice, ¡°I¡¯ll massage them for you when we get back.¡± A smile crept over the corners of her mouth, and she nodded, ¡°Okay.¡± Suddenly¡ª A dark figure took a seat opposite them, freezing the smile on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face, her expression turning cool in an instant. ¡°Do you really have to sit with us?¡± After Simon sat down, he shrugged his shoulders, ¡°Isn¡¯t this where the staff of Hengzhong Group arranged us? I didn¡¯t have a choice as a guest.¡± Then the rest of the guests gradually took their seats. Mo Chen never gave that piece of trash across from them a direct look, his eyes instead fell on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s tightly sped hand. The man¡¯srge palm stretched over, covering the back of her hand. It was only then that Qiao Ruoxin came back to her senses, looking up to meet the man¡¯s dark eyes. ¡°Xinxin, just look at me and you¡¯ll be fine.¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± The banquet began, and nothing out of the ordinary happened at the table. She picked up the ss of lemon water from the table and took a sip, seeming a bit irritable, with an urge to get up and leave. Finally, Simon spoke up,pletely disregarding the other guests at the table. ¡°Xinxin, at the end of the month I¡¯m going back to the States with Aunt Lan, and father wants you toe back with us.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened, seemingly surprised that Simon would talk about this in such a setting. Luckily, others couldn¡¯t hear much because there was a performance going on onstage. She feigned indifference, ¡°What¡¯s that got to do with me? I¡¯m not free, I won¡¯t go.¡± Mo Chen held the Little Ghost¡¯s icy hand, his jaw clenched tight, with unlit fires hiding within his pitch-ck eyes, ready to burst forth. Simon was observing the emotions of the man across from him. Simon said with a smile, ¡°Xinxin, is it worth it? You¡¯re ¡®love disabled.¡¯ You will never be able to give him the love he desires. Life is still long, and if someday another woman gives him that feeling, he will choose to abandon you.¡± In that moment, Qiao Ruoxin felt as if her mind had exploded. Love disabled? What the hell is that? Mo Chen finally directed his gaze at Simon, his voice deep, ¡°Are you trying to sow discord in front of me?¡± Simon took a sip of his red wine, ¡°I¡¯m just telling the truth, we¡¯re both men, and we understand men the best.¡± ¡°You are you, I am me, I don¡¯t resonate with you,¡± his voice was like bitter cold, chilling to the bone. Qiao Ruoxin: ¡°I think you¡¯re the one who¡¯s love disabled if anyone is. Sicko!¡± Simon continued with augh, ¡°Then tell me, why were you indifferent to him before? As far as I know, you¡¯ve known each other for a long time, but it wasn¡¯t until you were seventeen or eighteen that you got together. Did you not see him before, or did you not like him?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was tight, his stare unblinkingly fixed on Simon¡¯s face. His fist, hidden under the table, was clenched tight, his knuckles turning white and crackling, almost ready to throw a punch at any moment. Qiao Ruoxin scoffed coldly, her gaze dripping with disdain, ¡°Too young and wanted to y around, is that a problem? Do you think everyone matures as early as you? As far as I know, you¡¯ve had a crush on Jiang Ruolin for many years, right? Now you say you¡¯ve changed your heart, it¡¯s people like you who are the most terrifying!¡± Chapter 286 - 286 286 Why Did You Attempt Suicide by ?Chapter 286: Chapter 286: Why Did You Attempt Suicide by Slitting Your Wrists? Chapter 286: Chapter 286: Why Did You Attempt Suicide by Slitting Your Wrists? The music at the venue stopped, and the performance on stage came to an end. The other guests at the table, perhaps feeling the awkward atmosphere, silently stood up and walked away. Only three of them were left. Simon did not mind her attitude at all, smiling as he said, ¡°I¡¯ve already said it¡¯s a thing of the past, why cling to it and not let go? Didn¡¯t your Mo Chen also have a girlfriend in college? Why don¡¯t you mention that?¡± ¡°Disappointed you, huh? That was my cousin.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s tone was icy cold, and the look he gave was like one viewing trash. Simonughed: ¡°So that¡¯s how it is. I was wondering why she didn¡¯t care at all.¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t be bothered to nce at him and side-eyed the host on stage instead. However, Simon had no intention of keeping his mouth shut and continued to provoke them. ¡°Didn¡¯t you tell him about how we shared a room all night long?¡± As soon as these words were out! Qiao Ruoxin immediately felt Mo Chen¡¯s grip on her hand tighten as if he was about to crush it. Turning her head, she only saw the man¡¯s taut jawline and the towering rage brewing within him. Mo Chen red at Simon across from him, grinding his teeth as he said, ¡°Say that one more time, you mother¡ª¡± Seeing his angry demeanor, Simonughed, ¡°The truth is¡ª¡± Before Simon could finish, Qiao Ruoxin coldly said, ¡°If you utter another word, I¡¯ll rip your mouth apart right here!¡± ¡°Showing your true hedgehog nature now? No longer ying the good girl in front of your Mo Chen?¡± The sarcasm in his tone was too pronounced. Qiao Ruoxin slowly stood up and turned to the already fiercely angry Mo Chen at her side, ¡°Let¡¯s step outside for a moment.¡± Mo Chen had been unable to bear staying here any longer and feared that he might lose control and beat that trash to death. He instantly got up and wrapped his arms around Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s slender waist, turning to leave. Unexpectedly, a gentle yet sarcastic voice came from behind, ¡°Xinxin, you better exin to him why you tried to slit your wrists back then.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s silhouette froze, and he abruptly looked at the Little Ghost beside him! Shock quickly took over the darkness of his eyes. Pressing his lips together tightly and without uttering a word, Mo Chen hurried away from the banquet with her in his arms. Wearing high heels, Qiao Ruoxin obviously struggled to keep up with the man¡¯s long strides. ¡°Mo Chen, slower! I can¡¯t keep up!¡± She stumbled, her body swaying to the side. The man steadied her, his eyebrows furrowed tightly, and unable to contain himself any longer, he directly asked her, ¡°Why did you try to slit your wrists?¡± The silent corridor was empty except for their two voices. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s voice was calm as she said, ¡°Because my mom locked me in a room with him, and I couldn¡¯t handle it, so I just¡­¡± Her casual tone made it seem as if she were talking about something insignificant! Mo Chen¡¯s arms tightened around her slender waist, and his other hand reached for Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s wrist, searching for the marks of wrist-cutting. After a thorough search, there were no signs of wrist-cutting on that hand. He picked up Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s other hand and instantly saw a fine scar, almost invisible if not looked at carefully. The air seemed to have solidified. He stared at the fine scar for a long time, so long that Qiao Ruoxin felt like a century had passed. Qiao Ruoxin tried to pull back her hand, only then noticing that Mo Chen¡¯s eyes had welled up with a thinyer of mist. Her heart startled, she softly called out, ¡°Mo Chen¡­¡± The next second. The man pulled her into his arms, holding her slender body tightly, as if to meld her into his blood and bones. Qiao Ruoxin felt like she was having difficulty breathing. ¡°Can¡¯t you hug less tightly? It¡¯s ufortable¡­¡± After a few seconds, Mo Chen loosened his grip slightly, holding her with the feeling of having regained something lost. ¡°Little Ghost, why did you try to slit your wrists?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t I just tell you?¡± The man¡¯s voice was deep, husky, and carried some dominance, ¡°That wasn¡¯t the final reason. I understand you.¡± It was precisely because he knew Little Ghost too well that it wasn¡¯t the ultimate reason. Being trapped in a room, Little Ghost woulde up with all sorts of ways to escape instead of falling into such despair tomit suicide. ¡°¡­¡± She remained silent. Mo Chen released her from his embrace and grabbed her chin, forcing her to look at him, and said angrily, ¡°Speak up!¡± ¡°Maybe it was thest straw that broke the camel¡¯s back. That day, I saw your scandalous gossip and felt that none of you were good to me, so I just couldn¡¯t see a way out¡­¡± Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes slightly widened in surprise, ¡°You thought I didn¡¯t want you anymore, so you were very sad?¡± She nodded, ¡°Yeah, I just thought you were a jerk, that all your previous doting and love were just toying with me. I left for only a few months, and you already had a new girlfriend, so I was very angry, very sad.¡± The man let out a scoff and hugged her again. Qiao Ruoxin looked puzzled, ¡°Why are youughing?¡± ¡°Silly girl, there were no scandals, no women, that was just to lure you out.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s cheek rested against the man¡¯s chest, and she was stunned for a long time. ¡°Little Ghost¡­¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°I only love you.¡± A tremor ran through her heart. Mo Chen¡¯s low voice wasced with an endless longing, even though she stood right before him. She slowly lifted her slender arms and gently hugged the man¡¯s tall frame, whispering, ¡°Mo Chen Brother, from now on, no matter what anyone says, you shouldn¡¯t believe them. Just trust me, okay? I didn¡¯t do anything to wrong you, otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t have the nerve toe back to you!¡± ¡°I really should apologize to those couples I¡¯ve beaten up these past two years.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin hit his back unceremoniously, ¡°Xiaowu already told me about it, how could you be so excessive? Are you a hooligan, picking fights with couples just passing by for no reason?¡± The man chuckled lowly, his chin resting on her shoulder, and spokezily, ¡°I was heartbroken, okay? They kissed and hugged right in front of me, it was irritating and nauseating to watch.¡± ¡°That¡¯s just jealousy, envy, and hatred! Getting violent just because you can¡¯t stand it? Who indulged this bad temper of yours?¡± He kissed Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s earlobe and said softly, ¡°I¡¯ve paid them off, and not a small amount.¡± ¡°Your values are so twisted! Can you just beat someone up and make it okay with money? So, what are you nning to do, be a scatter-wealth kid? Go around beating people and then throwing money around?¡± Well¡­ there¡¯re probably plenty of people who¡¯d want to be beaten up by Mo Chen, since they could crazily demandpensation afterwards. The man released Little Ghost from his hold and looked at her lecturing him, his lips curving into a smile, ¡°I won¡¯t do it again.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was truly surprised. The hot-tempered Master Mo was actually saying humbly to her that he wouldn¡¯t do it again??? Since when had his temper be so good? Mo Chen once again picked up her hand, his fingers stroking the shallow scar left from her attempt to slit her wrist. ¡°Stop looking, it¡¯s over now.¡± She tried to pull her hand away, but the man held on tightly and asked in a deep voice, ¡°Does it hurt?¡± Chapter 287 - 287 287 Mo Chen Youre Such a Bastard ?Chapter 287: Chapter 287: Mo Chen, You¡¯re Such a Bastard! Chapter 287: Chapter 287: Mo Chen, You¡¯re Such a Bastard! Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s response was dismissive, ¡°I don¡¯t know, I forgot.¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t seen someone as idiotic as you in many years,¡± the man said seriously and sternly. ??? What the hell? She had thought that this bastard cared about her, but then he came out with such a remark! ¡°You¡¯re calling me an idiot?¡± There was ayer of disdain on Mo Chen¡¯s handsome features as he looked up at her surprised expression, ¡°Isn¡¯t that the case? Nowadays, very few people indulge in self-harm.¡± ¡°¡­¡± This infuriating tone! That irritating expression! Qiao Ruoxin shoved off his hand and snapped, ¡°Mo Chen, you are truly an asshole!¡± Having said that, she turned and walked towards the elevator without looking back. The man¡¯s lips curved up, and he followed her at a leisurely pace; after all, his long legs made it easy to keep up with her. Qiao Ruoxin wore high heels and couldn¡¯t walk fast; in the next second, she was pressed against the wall by a powerful male force. ¡°Ah¡­ Mmm!¡± Just as she was about to curse, Mo Chen bent down and forced her into a kiss, plundering her sweetness and leaving her powerless to resist. It might have been five minutes, or seven minutes¡­ Qiao Ruoxin leaned against the cold wall, her face flushed and breathing heavily, staring fixedly at the man before her. The man¡¯s long fingers wiped away the smeared lipstick from her lips, his voice pampering her, ¡°Be good, go and touch up your makeup. Your lipstick is smeared.¡± Although still angry, she found herself inexplicably starting tough, and couldn¡¯t stop. Mo Chen raised an eyebrow, ¡°Is it funny?¡± ¡°The lipstick has smeared, probably all on your mouth now.¡± She looked at Mo Chen¡¯s sensual lips, now stained with lipstick, and found it¡­ quite charming. Mo Chen touched his lips and a smile appeared on them, ¡°Doesn¡¯t matter, I¡¯ll keep it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She was speechless, always feeling that Mo Chen had the potential to be a pervert. ¡­ When the two of them returned to the dinner party, the atmosphere was harmonious as if nothing had happened. Simon, who was lifting his ss to drink, noticed the trace of lipstick on Mo Chen¡¯s lips. Simon¡¯s grip on his winess tightened, and even a fool could understand what had transpired between the two. Without any argument, they had even shared a hot kiss? Simon couldn¡¯t help but sneer, ¡°Xinxin, you are impressive, clearing things up so quickly? I thought you would just start fighting right here.¡± ¡°That would be ying right into your hands, don¡¯t you wish!¡± Qiao Ruoxin said indifferently. This time Mo Chen was refreshed and leaned back, picking up his ss of red wine and swirled it slightly, ¡°Mr. Lawrence, it¡¯s time for you to go back. You don¡¯t belong here, you seem very out of ce.¡± Simon, ¡°Mr. Mo, the process doesn¡¯t matter; what matters is who gets thestugh.¡± Mo Chen finished his red wine in one gulp and lifted his gaze to the man across from him, slowly smiling, ¡°Thestugh will be mine.¡± ¡°Is that so¡­¡± ¡­ After the dinner party, she and Mo Chen returned to Shuian Huating. Mo Chen told her to go back to the bedroom to shower and sleep, while he needed to deal with some matters in the study. She brewed a cup of sobering tea, nning to bring it to the study, but as she approached the study door, she heard a man¡¯s irate voiceing from within. ¡°What? Lin Xi is missing? Worthless! Go find her! She¡¯s still useful to me!¡± Qiao Ruoxin widened her eyes in surprise. Lin Xi is missing? Why would a perfectly fine person just disappear? Could she have been hidden away by someone as well? She stood outside the study for a while but eventually decided not to bring in the sobering tea and instead carried it back to the bedroom. An hourter. Mo Chen returned to the bedroom and saw that Little Ghost had already fallen asleep on the bed. He also immediately noticed the cup of sobering tea ced beside, so he picked it up and drank it in one gulp, then walked into the bathroom. After about ten minutes, he came back to the bed with a coolness emanating from him, gently held Qiao Ruoxin in his arms, and entered deep sleep. They slept dreamlessly until the bright morning light. ¡­ The next day. When Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes, it was already after ten in the morning, and Mo Chen had long since disappeared from her side. Fortunately, she had the day off with no work, so she indulged in sleeping in. After she got up, washed up, changed clothes, and had lunch, she prepared to visit Lan Ke, who she hadn¡¯t had time to care for these past few days due to her pregnancy. By the time Qiao Ruoxin arrived at Shuian Huating, it was already past two in the afternoon. The door was opened by Lan Ke, dressed in loose clothing, looking like she had just woken up. ¡°Ruoxin baby, your sister here was still sleeping, and you suddenlye over.¡± Lan Ke, her face full of sleepiness, turned around and walked back. Qiao Ruoxin helplessly closed the door and followed Lan Ke to sit down on the living room sofa. ¡°You haven¡¯t been sleeping from morning till now, have you?¡± Lan Ke poured a ss of water for her, ¡°I¡¯m sleepy,tely I can¡¯t get enough sleep, and I¡¯m always vomiting,pletelycking energy.¡± Seeing Lan Ke so drowsy, Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but exim, ¡°Is pregnancy really that hard?¡± ¡°It depends on the person, my constitution is quite special.¡± Qiao Ruoxin picked up the ss of water and took a few sips, smiling, ¡°I see that Xiaobai is very obedient recently, it¡¯s almost like he¡¯s your 24-hour nanny.¡± ¡°What about you? How are the wedding preparations going?¡± ¡°The wedding dress is being made, it¡¯s super beautiful!¡± Speaking of the wedding dress, her face lit up with irrepressible joy. Lan Keughed, ¡°Look at that proud little face of yours. I will have to see how beautiful the wedding dress Mo Chen had custom-made for you is.¡± ¡°I wanted to ask you to be the bridesmaid¡­¡± Seeing Lan Ke¡¯s belly, she had to give up that thought. ¡°Ruoxin, will your mothere to your wedding?¡± At this, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s smile gradually faded, ¡°She probably won¡¯te, she just wants to keep me in the United States, by her side.¡± Lan Ke leaned in and hugged her shoulders, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter, you still have us.¡± ¡°Right, I have you guys, and then there¡¯s their super luxurious groomsmen group.¡± Lan Ke sighed and patted her head, ¡°Ruoxin baby, you must be happy.¡± ¡°I will.¡± She stayed at Lan Ke¡¯s house for two hours before leaving. As she was entering the elevator, she happened to see two tall men walking out, wearing sunsses, looking rather strange. But she didn¡¯t think much of it and pressed the elevator button to go down. ¡­ That evening. While Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen were having dinner, they received a call from Bai Junyan, saying Lan Ke had been taken away by the Lan Family. After hanging up the phone, Mo Chen nced at her, ¡°You eat; I¡¯m going to the Lan Family.¡± ¡°I¡¯ming with you! They must be nning to abort the child! We can¡¯t dy the child¡¯s life!¡± ¡°Mm.¡± So, the man drove her directly to the Lan Family. Outside the Lan Family¡¯s house, they coincidentally met up with Bai Junyan, whose face was extremely unsightly at this point. ¡°Mo Chen, does the Lan Family have a death wish? If they dare to touch my child today, I will level the Lan Family!¡± Bai Junyan was seething with rage. Mo Chen, ¡°I guess they wouldn¡¯t dare, they¡¯re probably trying to lure you over to negotiate.¡± Chapter 288 - 288 288 Want to Hear You Call Me Husband ?Chapter 288: Chapter 288: Want to Hear You Call Me Husband Chapter 288: Chapter 288: Want to Hear You Call Me Husband Mo Chen looked back at Qiao Ruoxin behind him and said in a deep voice, ¡°Wait here, okay?¡± ¡°I¡­¡± Actually, she wanted to go in; she was really worried about Lan Ke. But the man just touched her head: ¡°Be obedient.¡± ¡°Okay, fine.¡± Qiao Ruoxin could only watch helplessly as the two tall figures of the men walked away. Suddenly, her phone rang. She was in no mood to answer calls now, ncing at the screen, it was Simon calling. She hung up directly. But the phone rang again. Qiao Ruoxin picked up the phone with some impatience: ¡°What do you want to say?¡± ¡°I want to say, don¡¯t worry, your dear friend will be back soon.¡± The annoyance on her little face instantly turned to shock! Did this mean¡­ Simon had taken Lan Ke away? ¡°You¡¯ve hidden Lan Ke?!¡± ¡°How can you say that? I¡¯m just assisting the Lan Family; it¡¯s just that Mrs. Lan seems intent on making your good friend have an abortion. I¡¯ve already had someone send her back, and it was I who saved the child.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fingers, hanging by her side, curled into a tight fist. ¡°Simon, have you no shame! Are you using Lan Ke to threaten me?¡± Simon¡¯s shamelessughter came through the other end of the phone: ¡°Not at all, I just wanted to let you know that I¡¯ve already bought the ne tickets for the three of us. Whether youe back or not is up to you.¡± She pursed her lips tightly, disgust filled her clear and bright eyes as she angrily hung up the phone. She didn¡¯t want to hear Simon¡¯s annoying voice anymore! As expected. Less than ten minutester, Mo Chen and Bai Junyan walked out from the Lan Family¡¯s house. Mo Chen¡¯s face was dark; his handsome features were tense as if he was thoroughly angered. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s gaze flickered; she didn¡¯t want to hurt the innocent. But Simon repeatedly dragged others into this, reaching the peak of despicableness and shamelessness. ¡­ In the car. Qiao Ruoxin sat in the passenger seat, ncing sideways at the man driving next to her. ¡°Brother Mo Chen¡­¡± She had just started to speak when Mo Chen interrupted her: ¡°It¡¯s okay, Lan Ke has gone back.¡± ¡°It was Simon behind this, wasn¡¯t it?¡± A hint of displeasure appeared in Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes as he coldly replied with a sound: ¡°Mhm.¡± She lowered her head with a feeling of guilt. The car slowly pulled over to the side of the road and stopped. Qiao Ruoxin looked up in confusion at the man next to her, gazing at his handsome profile. She could feel that Mo Chen was irritable, although he appeared calm on the surface. The car was silent. Mo Chen wound down the window, lit a cigarette with his lighter, and put it to his lips. The smoke he exhaled blurred his handsome face¡¯s displeasure. After some time, he suddenly said in a deep voice, ¡°Little Ghost.¡± ¡°I¡¯m here.¡± Her eyes had been fixed on Mo Chen¡¯s profile, waiting for him to speak, her gaze sincere. A third of the cigarette in Mo Chen¡¯s lips had burned away. The man¡¯s long fingers stubbed out the cigarette in the ashtray, looking sideways into Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s sparkling eyes: ¡°Can we bring the wedding forward?¡± Qiao Ruoxin widened her eyes, seemingly surprised that this was his question. But the next second, a smile appeared on her lips, and she nodded: ¡°We can!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes finally softened a bit, the corners of his mouth hooking up with a hint of roguishness in his tone, ¡°So obedient? Are you nning to listen to me from now on?¡± ¡°Because I think you¡¯re smarter than me, I¡¯ll leave the thinking to you.¡± The man snorted, his long fingers gently tapping her forehead, ¡°Considering your high school exam scores, it¡¯s impressive you¡¯vee to that realization.¡± Qiao Ruoxin furrowed her brows, ¡°It¡¯s just Simon, he¡­¡± ¡°He doesn¡¯t have much influence domestically, and he won¡¯t be able to cause any major upheaval, only these petty tricks.¡± ¡°Mmh¡­¡± Deep down, she was still worried because she didn¡¯t know what else Simon might do. Then she remembered that video¡­ She hadpletely destroyed that video, and what surprised her was that Simon seemed to have no reaction. Could it be that he hadn¡¯t noticed that the video was destroyed yet? ¡°Little Ghost¡­¡± The man¡¯s deep voice instantly pulled her back from her wandering thoughts. Qiao Ruoxin: ¡°What?¡± ¡°Come on, call out¡­¡± Before Mo Chen could finish his sentence, Qiao Ruoxin looked at him somewhat amused, ¡°You want me to call you Daddy again? I won¡¯t! I absolutely refuse!¡± Once or twice was fine, but is he getting addicted to this? She couldn¡¯t indulge such a perverted habit! He chuckled lowly, his voicezy and sensual as it slowly began, ¡°I wanted you to call me ¡®husband¡¯ and see how it sounds, hmm?¡± Qiao Ruoxin felt her body stiffen. Husband¡­ Why did she suddenly feel a little shy? She had never before called out ¡®husband¡¯. Mo Chen watched her space out for a long time before he slightly knitted his brows, his long fingers taking hold of her chin. ¡°Ah?¡± She finally snapped back to reality. ¡°Is it that hard to say ¡®husband¡¯? You need to think about it for so long?¡± She stammered, avoiding his gaze, ¡°I haven¡¯t figured it out yet.¡± This somehow ignited Mo Chen¡¯s anger, and ayer of ice seemed to cover his handsome features, his voice going colder, ¡°What do you mean you haven¡¯t figured it out? You are already my fianc¨¦e.¡± Qiao Ruoxinughed awkwardly, ¡°I mean I haven¡¯t figured out how to call that¡­ term of address¡­¡± The man stared at her for a while but didn¡¯t trouble her further, sighing deeply before starting up the car and leaving. She carefully nced at the man¡¯s profile beside her, ¡°Mo Chen, are you mad at me?¡± ¡°No.¡± But the man¡¯s tone was very indifferent, even tinged with disappointment. ¡°Oh¡­¡± The entire drive back to Jiang Mansion Number One, Mo Chen didn¡¯t speak another word. After getting out of the car, walking behind the man¡¯s tall, indifferent silhouette, she stepped forward and hugged his body. Mo Chen stopped in his tracks, looking down at the slender arms around his waist, his voice deep as he instinctively held her cold little hands, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Nothing, I just wanted to hug you.¡± His lips curved up, he turned and embraced her in his arms, sighing helplessly, hisrge hand cradling the back of her head, chin resting on the top of her hair, ¡°I¡¯m not mad, hmm?¡± ¡°Mo Chen, if you marry me, will you regret it?¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked up into the man¡¯s eyes. Mo Chen stared at her for a few seconds, then thumped her on the forehead hard. ¡°Ow!¡± She covered her forehead in pain, unable to hold back the tears, ¡°Why are you so rough! It hurts!¡± ¡°I feel like smashing your skull in! What time is it, and you¡¯re asking such a stupid question!¡± ¡°¡­¡± It seemed that the question was indeed inappropriate for the time. Qiao Ruoxin rubbed her forehead feeling wronged, ¡°I just wanted to ask in advance, what if you fall in love with a mistress or two or three or four or five in the future?¡± The man¡¯s face darkened, he took away her hand that was covering her forehead, and then saw that the Little Ghost¡¯s forehead had turned red. Chapter 289 - 289 289 Brother Mo Chen Can You Have Some ?Chapter 289: Chapter 289: Brother Mo Chen, Can You Have Some Shame? Chapter 289: Chapter 289: Brother Mo Chen, Can You Have Some Shame? Mo Chen¡¯srge palm rubbed her forehead, his tone icy and displeased, ¡°Don¡¯t ask about it again!¡± ¡°But you haven¡¯t answered me yet.¡± Hope filled her eyes. The man let out a disdainful snort of coldughter, ¡°Do I have to admit I love you so desperately before you can be at ease?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She murmured softly, ¡°I didn¡¯t say¡­¡± Mo Chen¡¯s long arm encircled her slender waist, pressing her body tight against his. He looked down into Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes, ¡°Do you feel it now?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face immediately turned red, how could this damn man suddenly start being a rogue again! ¡°Little Ghost, just because it reacts only to you, a single woman, are you reassured now?¡± Ahem¡­ The air was filled with an awkward atmosphere. ¡°Want to die? Look up!¡± She immediately looked up, gazing at Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face, his features so strikingly beautiful¡­ Mo Chen frowned unhappily, his voice low as he scolded her, ¡°Don¡¯t stare at that part of a man! Keep looking and I¡¯ll dig out your eyeballs!¡± This childish threat made her burst into giggles. ¡°But I¡¯ve already seen it before¡­¡± The man released her from his embrace, ¡°There¡¯s a difference between having seen and staring.¡± After saying that, he took Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s hand and headed towards the vi, ¡°Bath and sleep, I¡¯m tired.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked sideways at the handsome profile of the man, ¡°Mo Chen brother, can you save some face, being a rogue anytime and anywhere!¡± The man simply scooped her up sideways in his arms and strode towards the upstairs, passing through the living room. A roguish smile appeared on that beautiful face as he looked down at her in his arms, ¡°What do you know? This is a man¡¯s true nature.¡± Qiao Ruoxin scoffed with disdain. ¡°What are you scoffing at? The day I talk to you about everything and yet avoid being a rogue, that¡¯s when I truly don¡¯t love you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s small hand covered the man¡¯s mouth, ¡°Don¡¯t say another word! You filthy rogue!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s mouth was covered, but his dark eyes betrayed an indulgent smile as he kissed the palm of her hand, ¡­ Mo Family Estate. In the garden, Mrs. Mo sat on a ck rattan chair, having afternoon tea with a few wealthydies. ¡°Mrs. Mo, I heard that your Mo family¡¯s master has gone public with his rtionship with that female celebrity? Let me tell you, you have to watch over master Mo closely, actresses are unreliable.¡± Another chimed in, ¡°Not just unreliable, actresses are jinx to wealthy families, everyone in the circle knows that, right? It¡¯s fine to keep one for fun, but giving her status is out of the question.¡± Mrs. Mo smiled without a word, lifting her teacup to take a sip. One of thedies patted her hand, ¡°Mrs. Mo, let me tell you, the kids are too young and unaware, you should find a way to get rid of that woman, there are ways to do it without raising suspicion.¡± Mrs. Mo finally spoke, ¡°Who in the capital doesn¡¯t know Mo Chen¡¯s temper?¡± She shrugged with a helpless smile. ¡°But you can¡¯t just let master Mo do whatever he wants, he¡¯s just infatuated with the beauty of a star for the moment. When ites to marriage, he should marry someone presentable.¡± Mrs. Mo, ¡°His matters of the heart, I¡¯d better not interfere, he¡¯s already an adult, he should be able to handle his private matters.¡± ¡°You¡¯re at the top of Asia¡¯s wealth list, among the top three in the world, of course, you won¡¯t worry about these things, an actress can¡¯t shake the Mo family¡¯s business empire.¡± ¡°Yes, we must be careful with every step we take, otherwise we might go bankrupt any day.¡± After the wealthydies left, Mrs. Mo sat there in deep thought. At that moment, the butler approached. ¡°Madam, I heard that Mo Chen is speeding up the wedding preparations. Should we intervene?¡± Madam Mo slowly smiled, ¡°I wanted to intervene, but after giving it a lot of thought, I realized that if I intervened, there would be a rift in the mother-son rtionship between me and Mo Chen. For Qiao Ruoxin, it¡¯s not worth it.¡± The butler asked, ¡°Then¡­ should we let the wedding proceed smoothly?¡± ¡°Ruining Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s reputation is easy, but if Mo Chen still insists on having her and no one else, then I would have to bear the brunt of the gossiping women¡¯s mockery. It¡¯s not worth it, especially since the Mo Family¡¯s reputation would suffer as well.¡± The butler didn¡¯t speak, just looked at her. Madam Mo thought for a moment, then finally picked up her cell phone and dialed Mo Chen¡¯s number. ¡°Mo Chen,e home for dinner tonight. Mom will cook for you personally.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s voice came from the other end of the phone, ¡°Okay.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t forget the promise you made to me. Take care of your health; you must be the one to hold the reins of the Mo Family.¡± ¡°Hmm, I know.¡± ¡°Bring Miss Qiao along as well.¡± After hanging up the phone, Madam Mo¡¯s expression changed instantly, from gentle toposed. She still needed to probe into Qiao Ruoxin. She wanted to know if this girl was truly settled in her heart. The butler spoke up again, ¡°There¡¯s another thing I forgot to mention. The Lu Family, who arranged a betrothal with Mo Chen, also seems to be preparing to return to China. They¡¯ve closed many of their factories abroad and are shifting their focus back to China.¡± Madam Mo frowned, ¡°What? The Lu Family ising back to the country?¡± ¡°Yes, Madam. When the Lu Family returns, even if they don¡¯t bring up the betrothal, what shall we do if they do?¡± Madam Moughed softly, ¡°We¡¯ll cross that bridge when wee to it. If the Lu Family brings up the matter of the betrothal, then let Mo Chen handle it personally.¡± ¡­ Dusk fell, with only a few stars twinkling, the moonlight bright and clear. Inside the car. Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen sat in the back seat as the driver headed towards the Mo Family Estate. She was about to have dinner with Madam Mo again, and she started to feel nervous involuntarily. After all, it was she who had unterally broken the one-year agreement with Madam Mo. The man beside her had been staring at her for a long time, sensing her nervousness. He picked up her hand and yed with it. Mo Chen gently pinched her slender fingers, ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± ¡°Nothing much. Just thinking that I need to behave wellter.¡± As if recalling something, she looked up at Mo Chen, ¡°By the way, has everything been okay with Lan Ke these past few days?¡± ¡°Bai Junyan took her to live in the vi. She¡¯s guarded by bodyguards; it¡¯s safe.¡± Qiao Ruoxin exhaled in relief, ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± She wondered if telling Madam Mo that she was actually the daughter of the Lawrence Family would improve her impression of her? She lifted her gaze again to Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face. If she went public about being the Lawrence Family¡¯s daughter, then her marrying Mo Chen wouldn¡¯t be seen as marrying up¡­ At this thought, Qiao Ruoxin shook her head vigorously. What was she thinking! She didn¡¯t want to be the daughter of the Lawrence Family! Moreover, she hadn¡¯t seen any signs that Lawrence wanted to acknowledge her as his daughter. Qiao Ruoxin was lost in thought when the car slowly entered the estate gates. The car stopped on thewn, and the butler came forward to open the door. Mo Chen and Qiao Ruoxin stepped out of the car. ¡°Master Mo, Madam is waiting for you in the dining room. She personally cooked tonight and prepared many dishes you love.¡± The man responded indifferently, ¡°Hmm.¡± Then, holding Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s hand, he walked towards the vi area. Chapter 290 - 290 290 How far along is the wedding ?Chapter 290: Chapter 290: How far along is the wedding preparation? Chapter 290: Chapter 290: How far along is the wedding preparation? In the restaurant. Mrs. Mo had already been waiting. Mo Chen and Qiao Ruoxin entered the restaurant and looked up, immediately showing smiles. He sat down beside his mother and called out in a deep voice, ¡°Mom.¡± Qiao Ruoxin sat beside Mo Chen and politely called out, ¡°Mrs. Mo.¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Mrs. Mo responded, then served a small bowl of soup in front of Mo Chen, ¡°Drink this, I added caterpir fungus to it to fight fatigue. I heard from Xiaowu that you¡¯ve been very tired recently.¡± He smiled faintly, ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at Mrs. Mo, who only had eyes for her own son. She couldn¡¯t help but sigh softly to herself; this is what a real mother is like¡­ Mo Chen nced at her and frowned slightly, ¡°Why, do you want to drink it too? Here, you have it.¡± The man handed over the small bowl of soup to Qiao Ruoxin. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened instantly. If she dared to ept this bowl of soup, Mrs. Mo would probably hate her to death! ¡°No need, no need, I can get it myself.¡± She signaled to Mo Chen with frantic gestures. Mo Chen watched her pulling faces,ughed out loud, then continued drinking his soup on his own. Mrs. Mo, eating elegantly, suddenly asked, ¡°How far along are the wedding preparations? If you¡¯re going to send out invitations, leave that to me; they need to be sent at least a month in advance. Many people are overseas and need to arrange travel.¡± Qiao Ruoxin quietly lowered her head to eat, not wanting or daring to butt into this matter. Mo Chen put down the porcin bowl in his hand and said in a deep voice, ¡°We haven¡¯t reached that step.¡± After finishing the meal, Qiao Ruoxin slowly stood up, ¡°Mrs. Mo, I¡¯m full, I would like to take a walk outside; please enjoy your meal.¡± Mo Chen looked up at her, ¡°Take your phone.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± She smiled faintly and turned to leave. In fact, she was giving the mother and son space to talk. Mrs. Mo must have something she wanted to say to Mo Chen. After Qiao Ruoxin left. Mrs. Mo picked up a bowl of soup and slowly sipped it, saying, ¡°I¡¯ve heard that the Lu Family is nning to return to develop in their home country.¡± He raised his eyes, frowning, ¡°Which Lu Family?¡± Mrs. Mo spoke casually, ¡°The Lu Family that had the arranged marriage with you.¡± Instantly, Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face turned cold, and a trace of hostility even emerged, ¡°What does that have to do with me?¡± ¡°Nothing, just giving you a heads up. If the Lu Family returns to the country and forgets about the arranged marriage, that¡¯s fine, but if the Lu Family brings it up, you should be mentally prepared.¡± Mo Chen sneered disdainfully and let out a sound of contemptuousughter, ¡°I¡¯ve said it long ago, I take no responsibility.¡± Mrs. Moughed a little and said no more. ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin was walking alone in the Mo Family¡¯s estate. What should she do now? Simon was bound to take some action before leaving. What could she do to make Simon willingly take his mother back to the United States? Suddenly! The man¡¯srge hand grasped her shoulder, startling her. She turned around sharply to meet Mo Chen¡¯s deep, well-like eyes. ¡°Why do you always sneak up and scare me like this?¡± Mo Chen sneered, walked to her side, wrapped an arm around her slender waist, and said in a deep voice, ¡°You¡¯re the one who¡¯s distracted.¡± She huffed and turned her head away. ¡°Little Ghost, what are you thinking about?¡± She turned her head, a sly glint passing through her eyes, then opened her arms and hugged the man¡¯s tall frame, ¡°I was just thinking¡­ being Mrs. Mo must be pretty tough.¡± The corners of the man¡¯s mouth curled into a smile; he tightened his grip on her slender waist and deliberately lowered his voice, his tone so suggestive, ¡°At most, it¡¯ll just be a bit tiring in bed. Just bear with it, hmm?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin put on an insincere, fake smile, then her little hand viciously pinched the man¡¯s waist. But those were rock-hard abs; there was nothing to pinch¡­ ¡°Little Ghost, are you plotting to murder your own husband?¡± She huffed softly and turned away, ¡°Let¡¯s go home, I¡¯m tired, I want to go to sleep.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s long legs covered the distance in a few steps, and he scooped her up in his arms. She instinctively wrapped her arms around the man¡¯s neck, revealing a smile, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, being held by you, I don¡¯t even feel like walking anymore.¡± The man simply chuckled, ¡°Might as well break your legs, you won¡¯t be needing them anymore.¡± ¡°Why are you always so harsh with me? If you break my legs, I won¡¯t be able to help you in the kitchen anymore.¡± ¡°Good point.¡± ¡­ When they returned to the Jiang Mansion No. 1, it was already past eleven at night. After taking a shower, Mo Chen was dressed in a ck robe, sitting alone on the sofa on the terrace, wearing headphones. ying through the headphones was that song ¡°His Obsession.¡± The first time he¡¯d heard it, he thought that Little Ghost had written the song to mock him. After listening to it a few more times, he realized the lyrics were actually infused with love. A little whileter, Qiao Ruoxin also finished showering and had put on a strappy nightgown. She came out to the terrace, saw Mo Chen wearing headphones, eyes closed as if he were resting. But there was clearly an expression of enjoyment on that handsome face, enjoyment??? Qiao Ruoxin walked over, snatched the headphones from the man¡¯s head, and put them on herself to listen, and her lips couldn¡¯t help but curve upward. Mo Chen opened his dark eyes and turned his head to look at her small face, pulling her into his arms. She took off the headphones and sat in the man¡¯s embrace, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, is this song nice to listen to?¡± The man slightly raised an eyebrow, his tone sounding very reluctant, ¡°It¡¯s passable.¡± ¡°Passable? I almost exhausted all my brain cells, and you say it¡¯s passable?¡± Mo Chen let out a low chuckle, his long fingers lightly grazed her nose, and with an indulgent voice he scolded, ¡°Fool.¡± ¡°You¡¯re scolding me again! One of these days I¡¯ll be as stupid as you say!¡± The smile deepened at the corners of the man¡¯s mouth, as he touched her chin, ¡°That would be cuter.¡± Cuter? So in Mo Chen¡¯s eyes, was she just a silly, cute dunce? Qiao Ruoxin narrowed her beautiful eyes, proud and haughty like a ragdoll cat, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, do you think I¡¯m like a dunce?¡± ¡°What do you mean ¡®like a dunce¡¯?¡± She revealed a happy smile, only for the man to bluntly say, ¡°You are a dunce.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s smile froze on her face, as she quietly stared at the handsome face before her. Mo Chen furrowed his brows slightly, beginning to reminisce about her childhood, and slowly spoke in a deep voice, ¡°Since you were 12, I¡¯ve seen every midterm and final exam score of yours, every year. Your math has never made the grade.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin instantly exploded. Shocked, her small face was written all over, her eyes widened, ¡°You¡­ you¡¯re such a creep, spying on my test scores? And every year? What kind of hobby is that?¡± The man smiled without a word. A look of indulgence mixed into the smile on that handsome face. So, to him, this Little Ghost was more like a project in progress. Let someone else have Qiao Ruoxin? Impossible! ¡°When I first met you at 14, you already knew a lot about me, right?¡± Chapter 291 - 291 291 The video you destroyed is just what I ?Chapter 291: Chapter 291: The video you destroyed is just what I wanted you to destroy. Chapter 291: Chapter 291: The video you destroyed is just what I wanted you to destroy. Mo Chen toyed with her slender fingers, revealing a hint of rascality, and nodded slightly, ¡°Pretty much.¡± Damn! She suddenly felt like she had be Mo Dad¡¯s ything! Although she had always been reminding herself not to be the ything of those rich second generation kids, it seemed that she had still ended up as Mo Chen¡¯s ything. Is this what they call boiling a frog in warm water? ¡°Mo Chen, big brother, your schemes are really heavy, you¡¯re just a ruffian tyrant!¡± she red angrily at the scoundrel of a man. Mo Chen¡¯s handsome brows raised, ¡°That¡¯s a fair assessment.¡± ??? This scoundrel actually had a prettyprehensive understanding of himself. Suddenly, the man¡¯s long fingers touched her t belly, and his voice became husky and ambiguous, ¡°Little Ghost, it¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve worn a condom, are you pregnant yet¡­?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s ears turned pink, and she removed his hand, ¡°It¡¯s not that fast! What¡¯s the rush, did you forget what your grandfather said, no pregnancy before marriage.¡± The man rested his chin on her shoulder, his deep voice resonating in her ear, making her body tingle all over. ¡°Bai Junyan brags in my presence every day about his woman being pregnant, I also want to experience that feeling,¡± he spokezily and domineeringly. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°You men are really strange, isn¡¯t it normal for a woman to be pregnant? What¡¯s there to brag about.¡± Mo Chen¡¯srge hand sped her head, tilting her chin up to meet his forehead, ¡°It¡¯s different.¡± ¡°How is it different?¡± She genuinely didn¡¯t understand. It was normal for any woman to be pregnant. He snorted withughter, ¡°Because the child you¡¯ll bear is mine.¡± Unwittingly, their gazes locked onto each other once more. Qiao Ruoxin saw the extremely possessive look in his eyes and knew what he was nning to do¡­ She coughed twice, ¡°Your mother said you¡¯ve been quite exhaustedtely, stop thinking about that kind of stuff, take care of your body.¡± If Mo Chen looked at her with that gaze for just one minute, what followed would be unstoppable. ¡°Little Ghost, do you know why it has to be you?¡± She looked puzzled, ¡°Why?¡± The man chuckled softly, ¡°Because only you can see to my physical needs.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Uh¡­ There was really nothing left to say, one couldn¡¯t expect Mr. Mo to deliver any proper sweet talk. The next second. The man picked her up and carried her towards the bedroom, his tall silhouette betraying a sense of urgency. ¡­ The following week was very calm, and soon it was the end of the month, and Simon prepared to return to the United States. Dusk. Inside the vi. Mrs. Qiao had already packed the suitcases, ready for the eight o¡¯clock flight, to leave China. She came downstairs and found Simon leisurely sitting on the living room sofa drinking coffee. Until now, there was no sign of Qiao Ruoxin wanting to return to the United States with them, how could Simon remain soposed? Mrs. Qiao sat down in front of the sofa and couldn¡¯t help but speak out, ¡°Until now, Ruoxin hasn¡¯t said she wants to go with us, what shall we do?¡± Simon leaned back on the sofa, ¡°Tonight, she must go with us, she has no choice.¡± ¡°What¡¯s your n?¡± Simon¡¯s demeanor remained calm as he smiled, ¡°There¡¯s no other way, I just want to rey the events from two years ago.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mother looked puzzled, ¡°Two years ago?¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯m guessing it will still be very painful. If the pain is severe enough, she¡¯ll want to leave, to escape from this ce of heartache.¡± Qiao¡¯s mother fell into silence, unsure of what to say. The usually gentle Simon now had a trace of ferocity on his face. There was no other choice but to use this tactic. ¡­ Six in the evening. Today, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s job was to make a cameo as a vicious supporting female character, wrapping up promptly at six. She changed clothes in the dressing room, ready to leave. But the moment she opened the door, she saw Simon standing there, smiling and saying, ¡°Baby, it¡¯s time to go back to the United States, you¡¯ve been out for too long.¡± Without thinking, Qiao Ruoxin mmed the door shut with a ¡®snap¡¯. Then she tried to call her bodyguard, only to discover the call wouldn¡¯t go through! The dressing room door was pushed open again, and Simon walked in: ¡°Do you think that after destroying that videost time, you have nothing to worry about?¡± A sh of surprise crossed Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s clearly defined eyes¡ªso he knew? No wonder things had been so quiettely. ¡°So, you¡¯re finally admitting that the video was your handiwork?¡± Simonughed, ¡°I can admit that, but truth be told, it was Aunt Lan who told me to do it. She said that this would make Mo Chen give up for good.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face registered shock, she could hardly believe it! Her own mother could go to such lengths? She was destroying her own daughter! If that video were made public, her life would be ruined. Simon grabbed her wrist, ¡°Let¡¯s go home. You¡¯ve caused enough trouble, and you¡¯ve already spent quite some time reminiscing with your ex.¡± ¡°In your dreams! I¡¯m never going back!¡± She wrenched her hand free from Simon¡¯s grip and moved toward the exit, but Simon behind her didn¡¯t try to pull her back? This inexplicable sensation. As Qiao Ruoxin walked down the corridor, Simon¡¯s leisurely voice came from behind her, ¡°The video you destroyed was only what I wanted you to destroy. I still have the original, and it¡¯s about to be sent to Mo Chen¡¯s hands, let him relive the dream of two years ago! Fight poison with poison, this time it will surely restore his memory!¡± Her face instantly turned pale, and with a sudden turn, she walked up to Simon and pped him hard across the face. But Simon touched his struck right cheek while smiling, ¡°You want him topletely forget about that video, don¡¯t you? If youe with me quietly, I might consider destroying it for good.¡± Qiao Ruoxin let out a coldugh, ¡°Then just send the video to him! You think you can threaten me with anything? Get lost!¡± With that, she turned and left without looking back. She needed to find Mo Chen immediately! A hint of surprise appeared on Simon¡¯s face; he genuinely hadn¡¯t expected Qiao Ruoxin to no longer fear the video. Why? Simon quickly stepped forward, picked her up, and started heading outside, ¡°This is father¡¯s order, and it¡¯s why I¡¯vee here. I have to take you back.¡± ¡°Let me go! Get away from me! You freak!¡± Qiao Ruoxin struggled continuously, but she couldn¡¯t ovee a man¡¯s strength. Simon looked down at her in his arms, ¡°Are you really not afraid? Then I really will send the video?¡± Her eyes filled with hatred, Qiao Ruoxin bit down hard on Simon¡¯s shoulder, not letting go! Unlike biting Mo Chen, now she wished she could tear off Simon¡¯s shoulder. Blood soon seeped out! Bearing the pain, Simon managed to carry her into the car and shut the door. ¡°Drive!¡± He ordered the driver, then ced her aside and nced at his mangled shoulder where the blood had soaked through the fabric of his shirt. Chapter 292 - 292 292 If you take another step I will send ?Chapter 292: Chapter 292: If you take another step, I will send the video to Mo Chen. Chapter 292: Chapter 292: If you take another step, I will send the video to Mo Chen. Qiao Ruoxin struggled as she pulled at the driver, ¡°Stop the car! Do you hear me? Stop the car!¡± Because of the pulling, the driver swerved wildly, which was very dangerous. Simon directly pulled her back to her seat, angrily saying, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! You behave yourself! And don¡¯t count on Mo Chening! If he sees that video, he probably really wouldn¡¯t want toe, would he?¡± Qiao Ruoxin suddenly became quiet. She pushed Simon away indifferently and asked coldly, ¡°I¡¯d like to ask you, why does the woman in that video have the same face as me?¡± Simon¡¯s shoulder was still bleeding, but heughed and said, ¡°Take a guess, use your imagination, think hard about what this is all about? Could it be that you betrayed Mo Chen, but you¡¯ve forgotten?¡± She let out a disdainful snort and turned her head away. Her brain was working fast, thinking about how to escape. Along the way, Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t say a word. Simon¡¯s face began to turn pale, after all, she¡¯d bitten his shoulder quite badly. She was forcibly taken to the VIP waiting room at the airport. As soon as Qiao Ruoxin walked into the waiting room, she saw her mother sitting there, waiting anxiously. As soon as she saw here in, Qiao¡¯s mother immediately stood up, her face full of joy, ¡°Xinxin! You finally came! Will youe back with mom, please?¡± She pushed away her mother¡¯s body coldly, ¡°Two years ago, I sincerely attended your wedding, wanting to wish you a happy marriage. But what about you? You schemed against me behind my back, sent Mo Chen a breakup text message in my ce, and even sent that filthy video to him, provoking him, wanting him to despise me, to not want me at all! How could I have such a selfish mother like you!¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! How can you speak to me this way!¡± Qiao¡¯s mother felt somewhat hurt. Qiao Ruoxinughed out loud, ¡°Always iming to be doing what¡¯s best for me, then tantly hurting me, Jiang Pen do you even have a heart! Could you use that kind of video to insult your own daughter? What if Mo Chen had killed me because of that video? Don¡¯t forget his family status! He couldn¡¯t bear that kind of humiliation!¡± Qiao¡¯s mother¡¯s face turned pale, ¡°It won¡¯t happen¡­ He loves you so much¡­¡± Suddenly! Qiao Ruoxinpletely lost her temper, throwing the fruit te and flowers on the side to the ground, yelling, ¡°You also know he loves me!¡± Qiao¡¯s mother was slightly shaken and fell silent. ¡°Why would you provoke him like that? If I provoked Lawrence the same way, would you agree?¡± ¡°You!¡± ¡°What ¡®you¡¯! Just because you¡¯re my mom, do you think you¡¯re so special? Just because you¡¯re my mom, you can do whatever you want? I don¡¯t want you as a mother anymore, okay? Can you just stop interfering in my life?¡± The next second, in an impulse, Qiao¡¯s mother pped Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fair and tender cheek. With a ¡®p¡¯, the entire VIP waiting room fell silent. Simon walked in just in time to see this scene and couldn¡¯t help but cry out, ¡°Aunt Lan!¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s cheek felt a burning pain, but she coldly smiled. Tears streamed down Qiao¡¯s mother¡¯s face, ¡°How could you not want me? I carried you inside me for ten months, do you know how hard it was? Just for a man, you don¡¯t want your own mother? How did you be as paranoid as Mo Chen!¡± ¡°Who is the real paranoid one! Aren¡¯t you paranoid! Why do you try again and again to make me marry Simon! I¡¯ve said I don¡¯t want to, I don¡¯t want to, I don¡¯t want to! Why don¡¯t you understand a single word I say!¡± Qiao Ruoxin saw a ss tumbler on the table. She picked up the tumbler and smashed it hard against the wall, the ss shattered instantly, its sharp edges like knife des. She pressed the broken ss against her wrist, ¡°Either let me go or take my body back to the United States.¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin!¡± Simon finally lost his temper. She was using the threat of cutting her wrists again! This move had truly scared him before, almost half a year he dared not get close to her! Instantly, Qiao¡¯s mother burst into tears, ¡°Xinxin, please don¡¯t do this, okay? Mom is begging you, you can¡¯t cut your wrists again!¡± Simon prepared to lunge forward and seize her wrists. But Qiao Ruoxin seemed to have anticipated this, plunging the ss shard into her wrist and blood began to flow out rapidly. ¡°Xinxin!!!!¡± Jiang Pen screamed in shock, not expecting to witness this scene again after two years. Simon immediately halted in his tracks, shouting angrily, ¡°Stop moving!¡± ¡°I told you, either let me go or take my corpse back to the United States, but this time I will notpromise!¡± In Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s bright and clear eyes shone determination and defiance, unshakeable by anyone. She took steps backward, walking towards the exit. Suddenly, Simon pulled out his phone, ¡°If you take one more step, I¡¯ll send the video to Mo Chen, your own choice.¡± Qiao Ruoxin indeed stopped in her tracks, staring dead at the phone clutched in Simon¡¯s hand. If this video were sent to Mo Chen¡­ would Mo Chen¡¯s inner demons be roused again? But if she didn¡¯t leave now, she would have to go to the United States with them. If she went to the United States this time, she might never return. No! She couldn¡¯t leave Mo Chen again! Seeing her hesitating, Simonposed a message, started uploading that video clip, then typed Mo Chen¡¯s phone number, showing the phone screen to Qiao Ruoxin. ¡°See this? If I press send, Mo Chen will soon relive the nightmare from two years ago! It was this very video that nearly killed him in a car crash and left him with severe psychological trauma, leading to an intense disgust for women. Do you want to go through it all over again?¡± A flicker of panic appeared in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes. Of course, she didn¡¯t want Mo Chen to be agitated again! Looking down at the blood seeping from her wrist, but if shepromised and went back to the United States with them, she might never see Mo Chen again in this lifetime. Ayer of mist formed in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes, torn with indecision. Because nobody knew what the consequences would be if Mo Chen revisited the video, awakening the memories he had lost two years ago! Jiang Pen burst into tears, ¡°Xinxin, don¡¯t do this, I truly don¡¯t wish to see you hurt yourself¡­¡± ¡°What¡¯s the use of saying that! Then let me go!¡± Her tears slowly sliding towards her jaw, she shouted at her mother loudly. She cannot go to the United States! Absolutely not! Without looking back, Qiao Ruoxin turned and left the VIP lounge. Simon watched her resolute figure, lips tightly pursed, his fingertip pressed the send button. ¡°Xinxin!¡± Jiang Pen wanted to chase after her, but Simon blocked her, ¡°Auntie Pen, I want to see what Mo Chen looks like when he regains his memory.¡± ¡°This isn¡¯t two years ago! Mo Chen will quickly find out the truth behind the video!¡± ¡°Of course, Mo Chen will find out the truth behind the video, but the damage has been done, and he will have to personally open up that festering wound and sprinkle salt on it himself. His psychological trauma might be even more serious.¡± Jiang Pen looked bewildered, ¡°What do you mean?¡± Simon sneered coldly, ¡°It means that Mo Chen might not want Ruoxin anymore.¡± It should be this way, and he hoped it would be this way. One has to give uppletely to go back to the United States with peace of mind to take over the family business. But Simon ignored one thing, Mo Chen¡¯s obsessive paranoia and his love for Qiao Ruoxin. Chapter 293 - 293 Episode 293 Mo Chen has seen the video ?Chapter 293: Episode 293: Mo Chen has seen the video Chapter 293: Episode 293: Mo Chen has seen the video Qiao Ruoxin fled in a panic, bumping into quite a few people at the airport, and repeatedly saying, ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± She looked back from time to time, fearing that Simon would catch up to her. ¡°Ah!¡± In her carelessness, she once again bumped into someone¡¯s embrace. She hastily said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m sorry¡­¡± Then, the man¡¯s arms encircled her slender waist and pulled her into his embrace. Qiao Ruoxin furrowed her brows as she looked up, meeting the man¡¯s pitch-ck eyes, his handsome face taut and overflowing with menace. ¡°Mo Chen, brother¡­¡± she couldn¡¯t help but cry out, a tremble in her voice. Mo Chen held her tightly, hisrge hand cradling her head, soothing her in a low voice, ¡°It¡¯s all right now.¡± She suddenly remembered Simon¡¯s words about sending a video! She immediately pushed the man away, ¡°Give me your phone!¡± A trace of confusion crossed the man¡¯s handsome face, but without overthinking it, he handed her his phone. Qiao Ruoxin impatiently turned on the phone, nced at the messages, and instantly breathed a sigh of relief, there were no messages from Simon. Could it be that Simon didn¡¯t send the video? But she had totally forgotten to check the signal bars at the top of the phone screen, it was on airne mode. Earlier that morning, Mo Chen had been out of town, and as soon as hended, Xiaowu, who came to pick him up, notified him of the news. He simply had no time to turn off the airne mode and immediately started looking for her at the airport. Qiao Ruoxin handed the phone back to him, ¡°It¡¯s nothing, let¡¯s go back.¡± Suddenly! Mo Chen grabbed her wrist and saw the wound that was still bleeding. His anger erupted like a volcano as he berated, ¡°You fucking slit your wrists again!¡± This outburst attracted the attention of many people at the airport. She somewhat embarrassedly grabbed the man¡¯s arm, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, don¡¯t be angry, let¡¯s leave here first, I¡¯ll exin everything outside.¡± It took Qiao Ruoxin quite some persuading to drag Mo Chen out of the airport. Once they were in the car, Mo Chen had a dark expression on his face as he held her wrist and hooked his forefinger under the cor tie, yanking it off. Then he bound it tightly around Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s arm, so tightly that it was very painful, and she was on the verge of tears. Qiao Ruoxin said in a small, aggrieved voice, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, it hurts¡­¡± But this time, the man showed no sympathy and kept holding her wrist to prevent her from moving and aggravating the wound. He kicked the driver¡¯s seat, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to drive to the hospital!¡± The driver was so startled that he quickly started the car and slowly left the airport. Mo Chen looked at her dewy eyes and her pale face and said sternly, ¡°Endure the pain, this is akin to a tourniquet.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± So that was it. She didn¡¯t realize at first, Mo Chen had used the tie as a tourniquet on her arm. Mo Chen¡¯s eyes were fixed on the wound on her wrist, which didn¡¯t seem to be caused by a knife cut, as the shape of the wound was irregr. Qiao Ruoxin wanted to pull her wrist back, but the man¡¯s grip tightened even more. ¡°Don¡¯t move!¡± ¡°¡­¡± They had hit rush hour traffic, and the road was severely congested. Mo Chen¡¯s mood was clearly bing more vtile; he was forcibly suppressing the raging fury within him. She, sitting beside him, naturally felt it too. She gently patted the man¡¯s shoulder with her other hand, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, it¡¯s okay, I can hold on.¡± Her dismissive tonepletely infuriated Mo Chen. ¡°Hold on my ass! Look at how much blood you¡¯ve lost!¡± the man yelled at her furiously. The inside of the car was instantly filled with the smell of gunpowder. Qiao Ruoxin could only obediently lower her head, letting Lord Mo throw his temper, after all, no one could control this damn man when he was angry. ¡°You feel wronged? Are you fucking brain-damaged? Is shing your wrists fun?¡± She bowed her head, not wanting to speak, but tears couldn¡¯t stop flowing out. Seeing her tears, Mo Chen, who had been as furious as a wild beast, suddenly froze, and a clear panic could be seen in his dark eyes. The man held her in his arms, hisrge palm cradling her head, and his deep voice softened a bit as he coaxed her, ¡°Don¡¯t cry, Big Brother won¡¯t scold you anymore, okay?¡± Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t speak, just silently shedding tears. Mo Chen frowned deeply, looking down at her tearful face, and sighed deeply. His long fingers helped to wipe away the tears on her cheeks, and he coaxed her in a low voice, ¡°Or do you want to curse at me a few times?¡± Suddenly, Qiao Ruoxin let out a chuckle. The handsome man¡¯s face darkened a few shades, as he grabbed her chin, ¡°What are youughing at?¡± ¡°Brother Mo Chen, if you hadn¡¯t used that trick just now, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to escape at all. I didn¡¯t want to¡­¡± Mo Chen¡¯s arms tightened around her, his voice bing somewhat hoarse, ¡°They wanted to take you to the United States?¡± ¡°Mhm¡­¡± The car slowly entered the hospital¡¯s parking lot. As soon as Qiao Ruoxin got out of the car and stood up, the man behind her picked her up again and hurried toward the emergency building of the hospital. ¡­ An hourter. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s wound had been treated, and it wasn¡¯t serious, but she had lost a considerable amount of blood. Therefore, she needed an IV to replenish some fluids. Shey on the bed and unknowingly fell asleep, and Mo Chen stayed with her the entire time. In her deep sleep, Qiao Ruoxin seemed to be having a nightmare, sweating profusely and furrowing her brow. The man also furrowed his brows, taking a tissue and wiping the cold sweat from her forehead over and over again. Suddenly, Qiao Ruoxin murmured in her dream, ¡°Don¡¯t look¡­ Mo Chen, don¡¯t look¡­¡± Mo Chen, standing by the bed, furrowed his brows tighter and tighter. What exactly was Little Ghost dreaming about? After he stood by the bed for a while, he went outside the ward, nning to make a phone call. Just as he reached for his phone, he discovered it was still in airne mode. After he turned off airne mode, a message quickly popped up on his phone; it was a video from an unfamiliar number. Mo Chen¡¯s brow furrowed slightly, with a hint of confusion, he opened the message and the video. Then, his pupils contracted sharply, clutching his phone tightly, almost crushing it. His dark gaze was fixated on the phone screen, watching the video until he saw Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face! Suddenly, a splitting headache! The phone fell to the floor, his face turned as pale as paper, eyes full of shock, and his breathing became rapid. Images that he had never been able to remember clearly began to emerge in his mind and slowly ovepped with the video on the phone. His head felt like it was about to explode! The next second, his body fell backward with a heavy thud, and everything went ck as he fell into aplete unconsciousness. In the moment before he closed his eyes, he clearly saw the face of the woman on the phone screen ovep with the female lead in the video in his mind¡­ Could it be that the woman he hadn¡¯t been able to forget for these two years in that video¡­ was Qiao Ruoxin? Suddenly, the sound of Xiaowu¡¯s running footsteps echoed in the corridor, shouting loudly, ¡°Doctor! Doctor! Doctor!¡± Chapter 294 - 294 294 The woman in that video is not me at ?Chapter 294: Chapter 294: The woman in that video is not me at all! Chapter 294: Chapter 294: The woman in that video is not me at all! In the VIP ward. Qiao Ruoxin slowly opened her eyes and realized she had actually slept for three hours! There was also nobody else in the ward. Hmm? Where was Mo Chen? Strange¡­ She lifted the nket off herself and got out of bed. Just as she reached the door of the ward, it was suddenly pushed open. Xiaowu looked at her with an ugly expression, his breathing rapid as he said, ¡°Miss Qiao, hurry and see Master Mo! He¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s heart skipped a beat! She had been having a bad feeling all this time; could it be that her premonition wasing true? Her voice trembled slightly, ¡°He¡­ what happened to him?¡± ¡°Just now, Master Mo suddenly fainted in the hospital corridor and then developed the same symptoms as before: a low fever, vomiting¡­ He woke up an hour ago and has been throwing up, almost vomiting out bile!¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face was full of shock, and she pushed Xiaowu aside and ran out in an instant. Xiaowu followed behind her, saying as they ran, ¡°And during this hour, he has been staring at his phone, I don¡¯t know what he¡¯s watching, but he¡¯s been looking at it for an hour!¡± Qiao Ruoxin suddenly stopped in her tracks. Panic filled her eyes! Staring at his phone? Could it be that Simon had still sent that video over??? The thought turned her face instantly pale, and she ran straight for Mo Chen¡¯s ward! She stood outside the ward, out of breath, and didn¡¯t even have the courage to knock and go in. Her slender fingers touched the doorknob, and she ultimately pushed the door open and went inside. The moment she walked into the ward, she felt as if she had walked into a morgue, a silence like death, suffocating. Qiao Ruoxin took step by step inside and saw the man leaning on the bed, his face as pale as paper. Tears streamed down her face! At that moment, Mo Chen¡¯s tall body leaned against the hospital bed as if his soul had been extracted, his whole body exuding a sense of destion. She was a bit scared to walk over. ¡°Mo Chen brother, you¡¯re okay, right¡­¡± Her soft voice broke the silence of the room. The moment Mo Chen looked up, his eyes were full of resentment, as if he wanted to strangle her. She was frightened by his gaze and stood frozen in ce. The man stared at her for a full minute before his hoarse voice suddenly asked, ¡°Did you¡­ sleep with someone else¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin almost immediately followed hisst syble, shouting loudly, ¡°I didn¡¯t! The woman in that video isn¡¯t me at all!¡± She wanted to walk over, but the man angrily rebuked, ¡°Don¡¯te over! Just stand there!¡± Her heart felt as if it was tearing apart in pain as she looked through her tears at the man on the hospital bed. Even though there were only a few steps between them, why did it feel like they were as far apart as an ocean? ¡°Mo Chen brother, the woman in that video really isn¡¯t me, even though I don¡¯t know why she has the same face as mine¡­¡± Mo Chen suddenly let out a disdainful sneer, ¡°You don¡¯t know, but I do.¡± She was briefly stunned, looking perplexed, ¡°You¡­ know?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve watched this video over and over again, ten times.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened in panic, watched it ten times? Her fingers hanging by her sides slowly curled up, what did this mean? So that¡¯s why Mo Chen couldn¡¯t stop vomiting, almost throwing up bile? Her tears flowed unrestrained, relentless. Actually, not only had Mo Chen watched the video over ten times, but he had also scrutinized the details again and again, meticulously. The memories he had lost two years ago were graduallying back. It turned out that two years ago, he had driven to the mid-hill because he was chasing another car. He thought the woman driving was Qiao Ruoxin, with sunsses covering most of her face, but the Starfish Earrings reminded him of Lin Xi. It was Lin Xi who had induced him to drive away from the capital two years ago. Afterward, he had an ident due to driving while exhausted and fell into the woods, lost for two days and a night. And it was this perfectpse in time that allowed the real Qiao Ruoxin to leave the country smoothly, without any hindrance. Indeed, it was Lin Xi who had saved him, and yet it was also Lin Xi who had indirectly caused the car ident. Qiao Ruoxin stood rooted to the spot, staring intently at the man on the hospital bed, at his paleplexion, wanting to move closer, but not daring to do so. ¡°Brother Mo Chen¡­¡± She was about to speak when Mo Chen harshly cut her off, ¡°Have you really never slept with anyone else?¡± ¡°No! No matter how many times I say it, it¡¯s the same! The woman in the video really isn¡¯t me!¡± Mo Chen said with a deep voice, ¡°Then it must be AI face swapping, recing your face with Lin Xi¡¯s.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s severe panic was quickly reced by shock, and she involuntarily repeated that somewhat unfamiliar term, ¡°AI face swap?¡± ¡°Lin Xi¡¯s facial structure and yours are identical, and your figures are somewhat simr, swapping her face for yours isn¡¯t difficult. But to achieve such realism, it must have been the handiwork of your stepbrother.¡± Despite the pain in his body and heart, Mo Chen was still able to think clearly and calmly. Qiao Ruoxin had an epiphany, pausing for a few seconds, ¡°How did I not think of that, the Lawrence Family¡¯s special effectspany dominates the global film post-production effects, their technology is also top-notch, but it¡¯s too realistic¡­ When I first saw it, I almost thought it was myself.¡± Mo Chen¡¯splexion turned uglier, and he muttered through gritted teeth, somewhat feebly, ¡°You knew all along why didn¡¯t you tell me!¡± ¡°I¡­ I was scared to tell you.¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Have you ever considered me your man!¡± ¡°¡­¡± She had nothing to say, she was just afraid that Mo Chen would feel even worse if he knew, she didn¡¯t want to see him suffer. After a few seconds, the man coldly said, ¡°Besides, the woman in the video has a mole on her thigh, you don¡¯t.¡± How intently must he have watched to notice the mole on the leg? Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s tears once again slid down to her chin, falling to the ground with a sense of grievance. At this point, Mo Chen felt another bout of nausea surge up, and he instantly got out of bed and dashed into the bathroom. Qiao Ruoxin unconsciously walked over, standing outside the bathroom, then heard the sound of retching from inside. He must be feeling terrible. To watch that video more than ten times with his own eyes, and that woman wearing her face. Time passed, and eventually, the bathroom door opened. Mo Chen¡¯s tall figure emerged from inside, and she rushed over, wanting to embrace the man¡¯s body, tofort him. But! The second she touched the man, she was pushed away without any hesitation. Qiao Ruoxin stood there, dazed, looking at Mo Chen, who felt as unfamiliar as when she had first returned¡­. A trace of embarrassment swept across the man¡¯s handsome face, avoiding her gaze, ¡°Don¡¯t touch me.¡± She suddenly burst into tears, ¡°Why is this happening¡­¡± She had finally cured Mo Chen, allowing him to touch women again, but now it was back to the way it used to be!!! ¡°Brother Mo Chen, you¡­¡± Mo Chen seemed to be enduring the torment both physically and mentally, saying in a heavy voice, ¡°I don¡¯t know! Just don¡¯t touch me!¡± Chapter 295 - 295 295 Can I hug you ?Chapter 295: Chapter 295: Can I hug you? Chapter 295: Chapter 295: Can I hug you? Jiang Mansion Number One. Mo Chen had be like apletely different person, his indifference chilling her to the bone. The man¡¯s tall figure leaned against the living room sofa, two buttons of his shirt undone. With closed eyes, his handsome features were shrouded in ayer of irritability. Qiao Ruoxin stood at a distance from him, watching him immersed in that dark world. But she just couldn¡¯t go over¡­ She really wanted to go over and hug him, but she couldn¡¯t. ¡°Mo Chen, if you know the woman in the video isn¡¯t me, why do you reject me so¡­¡± The living room was silent. Mo Chen slowly opened his eyes, staring at the crystal chandelier above him. After a few seconds, he spoke in a low voice, ¡°Go to sleep, I will go see a psychologist tomorrow.¡± Psychologist¡­ Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s heart tightened. ¡°Don¡¯t get the wound wet,¡± the man added. She stood motionless, staring at the man¡¯s profile: ¡°And you?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not sleepy.¡± That same sentence again! Why did she feel like all her previous efforts had been in vain? Had Mo Chen reverted to the state he was in those two years ago? He knew the woman in the video wasn¡¯t her, so why was he still like this? Qiao Ruoxin mustered her courage and once again walked up to Mo Chen, stopping just five steps away from him. But the man¡¯s dark eyes stared at her as if warning her not toe any closer. ¡°I want to hug you, may I?¡± Her voice was soft and wronged, with a hint of pitifulness. It seemed they had entered a stalemate. About ten minutester, the man slowly stood up and walked toward her step by step. The distance was only a few steps, but it felt like she could never reach him. Mo Chen stopped in front of her, close enough to breathe in her scent. He looked down at the expectation in her eyes. Pulling Qiao Ruoxin into his embrace, the moment he held her, images from that video shed through his mind. Unlike the past two years, now he could clearly see that the face of the woman in the video was Qiao Ruoxin! The man¡¯s face grew incredibly somber as he fought and suppressed the difort inside him. But the nauseous feeling was like a caged beast rampaging within him. Qiao Ruoxin raised her arms, wanting to embrace the man¡¯s tall body. The faint fragrance from her body invaded his nostrils, making him feel as if thousands of ants were gnawing at him! Mo Chen pushed away Little Ghost once more, and although he was much gentler, the repulsion was still unmistakable. ¡°Little Ghost, I¡­ might be a bit unwell, I¡¯ll keep youpany tomorrow,¡± he said. After speaking, he turned without looking back and headed upstairs. Qiao Ruoxin was left standing there, tears slowly streaming down, falling to the floor from her chin, just like her heart seemed to have shattered. It hurt so much¡­ At that moment, she really wanted to kill Simon, that pervert! What now? Who could tell her, what should she do now? Thus, Mo Chen did not return to the bedroom that entire evening, spending the whole night in the study. And she waited the entire night until she fell asleep from exhaustion. The next day, when she opened her eyes, she realized it was already daylight. Qiao Ruoxin threw off the quilt and rushed out of the bedroom toward the study. After just a few steps, she encountered the housekeepering out from cleaning the study and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Is Mo Chen still inside?¡± ¡°Mr. Mo left the house very early,¡± Xiaowu said. ¡°He ordered me not to wake Miss Qiao and to wait for you, to have breakfast before leaving.¡± A hint of loss appeared on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s petite face. She looked down at her wrist, which was still wrapped in gauze. Had she done something wrong yesterday? She really shouldn¡¯t have let Simon send over the video. She knew that Mo Chen would find the content of the video unbearable, yet she selfishly chose to run away, causing him such distress. She thought she could exin it clearly, but things didn¡¯t turn out as she expected¡­ Mo Chen indeed believed that the woman in the video wasn¡¯t her, but it also awakened the lost memories in his heart, as well as his true inner demon. ¡­ The psychologist¡¯s office. Mo Cheny on the couch with a tight and expressionless face, his deep, ancient-well-like eyes showing no ripples, like a pool of stagnant water. ¡°Mr. Mo, your psychological issues have truly surfaced,¡± said the psychologist. ¡°It means you understand everything on a rational level, but your emotions are hard to control.¡± The man stared at the nk white ceiling above, his voice ice-cold, ¡°I can¡¯t even get close to her now.¡± The psychologist looked at the case file and said, ¡°It might take some time to adapt, especially since you¡¯ve just learned the truth from two years ago.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s eyebrows furrowed, and his deep voice became slightly irritated as he gritted his teeth and said, ¡°I can¡¯t wait!¡± With his current ghastly appearance, how could he get married? After pondering for a while, the psychologist said, ¡°Then hypnotherapy is the only option, but I¡¯m not sure if you¡¯re willing to try it?¡± Hypnotherapy¡­ A trace of hesitation appeared in Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes. Seeing him silent, the psychologist continued, ¡°Hypnotherapy might be the fastest way to see results, of course, there are certain risks.¡± ¡°What risks?¡± ¡°If it¡¯s sessful, your psychological issues will bepletely removed, Mr. Mo. But if it fails, it might exacerbate your paranoid disorder.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen¡¯s jawline tensed as he pressed his lips together. ¡­ After finishing breakfast, Qiao Ruoxin had her bodyguard take her to the psychologist¡¯s studio. She sat in the reception area, waiting for Mo Chen toe out. It was her first time in the psychologist¡¯s studio, she looked around, her worry growing as he seemed to be taking too long. ¡°Xiaowu, how long has Mo Chen been in there? Why hasn¡¯t hee out yet?¡± Xiaowu, sitting on a sofa nearby, spoke gravely, ¡°About three hours, I guess.¡± ¡°That long?¡± Qiao Ruoxin felt like she was sitting on pins and needles and stood up, noticing some brochures about psychological disorders nearby. She randomly picked up one and found it was an introduction to the symptoms of paranoid disorder. She read out softly, ¡°Overly sensitive, jealous, suspicious, possessive, often apanied by delusions, suspecting the partner¡¯s loyalty without evidence, having a paranoid and irritable character, being obstinate, and struggling to control emotions¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Why did it all seem to match Mo Chen? She continued to read many items and felt that Mo Chen exhibited these symptoms. Just then, the door to the psychologist¡¯s office opened. Mo Chen came out looking weary, his long fingers pressing against his temples. She immediately put down the brochure and approached him, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, are you alright?¡± The man looked up at her, ¡°Why are you here?¡± ¡°I¡­ came to pick you up. Let¡¯s have lunch together,¡± she said. Mo Chen¡¯s expression was somber, but he still responded with a ¡°Hmm.¡± Chapter 296 - 296 296 Brother Mo Chen Are You Coming Back to ?Chapter 296: Chapter 296: Brother Mo Chen, Are You Coming Back to the Room to Sleep Tonight? Chapter 296: Chapter 296: Brother Mo Chen, Are You Coming Back to the Room to Sleep Tonight? Qinxian Garden, inside the private room. Mo Chen sat opposite at the dining table, flipping through the menu page by page. She had always been cautiously observing the man¡¯s expression. She wondered what Mo Chen had talked about with the psychologist and whether he felt better now. ¡°What do you want to eat?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s drifting thoughts were pulled back to reality by the man¡¯s deep voice. ¡°Ah? Oh¡­ I¡¯m not picky, you choose for me.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Mo Chen responded indifferently and then ordered dishes with a server. After the server took the menu and left, the private room fell back into awkward silence. Qiao Ruoxin tried to speak several times but didn¡¯t know what to say. Seeing through her thoughts, Mo Chen said gravely, ¡°I¡¯m fine, don¡¯t worry, okay?¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Perhaps I just haven¡¯te to terms with everything yet. Give me some time, I will be okay,¡± the man said seriously, his expression solemn which added a repressive atmosphere to the private room. In a soft voice, Qiao Ruoxin said, ¡°Mo Chen Brother, the woman in the video is definitely not me!¡± ¡°Hmm, I¡¯ve already had someone work on restoring the video.¡± But the thought of having been deceived by Lin Xi for two whole years filled him with the urge to kill the woman! So, two years ago, when he was trapped in the woods for two days and nights, close to death, Lin Xi¡¯s sudden appearance wasn¡¯t coincidental, it was deliberate. Heh¡­ The mastermind behind all this must be that Simon, he guessed. Apart from that piece of trash, he couldn¡¯t think of anyone else with the leisure to weave such a meticulous trap. During this lunch, Qiao Ruoxin had no appetite at all, it was like chewing wax, she couldn¡¯t even remember what she had eaten. Mo Chen also just ate a few bites and kept staring at her. ¡°Little Ghost.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± She thought Mo Chen was about to say something important, her heart pounding and inexplicably nervous. Unexpectedly, the man only said in a nonchnt way, ¡°The wedding will proceed as nned.¡± She was stunned for a full minute, then let out a lightugh, ¡°Okay!¡± ¡­ After leaving Qinxian Garden, Mo Chen went to thepany, and she was taken back to Lu Family Number One. Because of her injury, she didn¡¯t dare to attend any events. If the media photographed her, there would be a whole bunch of gossip news iming she attempted suicide for love. She sat on the swing in the garden, swaying slowly, her mind elsewhere. For some reason, she felt Mo Chen was too calm, eerily calm. Given Mo Chen¡¯s vtile temper, how could he be so uncharacteristically serene? She lifted her head to look at the azure sky and couldn¡¯t help but sigh¡­ ¡­ Soon, night fell. She personally cooked a table of dishes and sat in the dining room, patiently waiting for Mo Chen toe home. Finally, at eight o¡¯clock, there were low footsteps outside the dining room. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s dim gaze suddenly lit up; she stood up sharply and turned around, ¡°Mo Chen Brother!¡± She collided with the man¡¯s gloomy and tired eyes; he just responded faintly, ¡°Hmm.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s suit jacket was in his hand, two buttons of his shirt undone, his tie hanging loosely, and his handsome face carried a trace of irritation. He pulled out a chair and sat down, ncing at the table of food and frowning slightly, ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you to rest well? Who let you cook?¡± There was a bit of reproach and displeasure in his tone. Qiao Ruoxin smiled gently, ¡°It¡¯s fine; I saw you didn¡¯t eat much at noon.¡± The man¡¯s brows remained furrowed as he spoke in a deep voice, ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to mess around these next few days, understand?¡± ¡°Mm-hmm, got it, let¡¯s eat now!¡± She served him a lot of food onto his te, hoping that he would eat more. Mo Chen had been in bad shape these past two days, looking haggard and as if enveloped by the darkness of hell itself, his disposition exceptionally irritable. Testing the waters, she asked, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, will youe back to sleep in the room tonight?¡± The hand he used to pick up his chopsticks paused, and after three seconds of silence, he said, ¡°I¡¯m a bit busy these days, you sleep on your own.¡± At this moment, Qiao Ruoxin felt particrly frustrated. Usually, he couldn¡¯t fall asleep without holding her, but now he was quietly distancing himself, preferring to stay in the study overnight rather than return to the bedroom to sleep. And he was sleepless in the study as well, unable to catch a wink of sleep! After dinner, Mo Chen took a shower and then went straight to the study, locking the door behind him. After her bath, Qiao Ruoxin stood alone on the balcony, lost in thought. What was he doing in the study? Smoking, perhaps? That must be it¡­ As far as she knew, Mr. Mo only chain-smoked when he was extremely agitated. Meanwhile¡ª In the study. As expected, Mo Chen sat in his chair by the desk, a cigarette dangling from his lips, his gaze defeated and distant. Hypnotherapy was scheduled for a few dayster, they had arranged for a psychologist from abroad, and he would have to make the trip personally. He exhaled a plume of smoke, which spiraled around him, then leaned back in his chair, closing his eyes. His phone on the desk started vibrating. The man suddenly opened his eyes, snubbed out the cigarette, and answered the call, ¡°Speak.¡± ¡°Mr. Mo, this video has been perfectly manipted, it will take some time to restore it to its original state, as nearly every frame has been altered with special effects.¡± ¡°How long do you need?¡± ¡°About a month or so, I need to restore it frame by frame.¡± Mo Chen hung up the phone abruptly, and before he could ce it back on the desk, it began to vibrate again, It was a call from his father. He picked up again, ¡°Dad, what is it?¡± ¡°Son, the Lu Family has returned,e with me to meet them tomorrow, let¡¯s get together, it¡¯s been many years, your Uncle Lu mentioned thest time he saw you, you were five years old.¡± The man frowned in displeasure, ¡°I¡¯m busy, I¡¯ll be going abroad anding back in four days.¡± ¡°You this brat, even your old man¡¯s words don¡¯t matter to you? Be careful, I might not agree to your marriage, without your father¡¯s consent, you can¡¯t get married!¡± Mo Chen didn¡¯t want to waste any more words with his father and hung up the phone. He scoffed, his eyes filled with disdain. He had never listened to his father¡¯s words! Suddenly, there was a knock at the door of the study. Just by the rhythm of the knocking, he knew it was Little Ghost. He got up and went over to open the door, and sure enough, Qiao Ruoxin stood outside wearing a thin nightgown. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you asleep?¡± ¡°Can¡¯t sleep¡­ Give me your cigarettes, I want to smoke too.¡± A hint of surprise swiftly crossed Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face before turning into annoyance, ¡°Are you looking to die? What smoking, you¡¯re looking for a beating! Go to sleep!¡± After speaking, he moved to shut the door, but Qiao Ruoxin instinctively resisted, ¡°Don¡¯t close the door, I¡­ can¡¯t sleep.¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± ¡°I¡­ just can¡¯t sleep.¡± She had gotten used to sleeping with that damn man, and now, suddenly alone on that cold, vast bed, she couldn¡¯t fall asleep no matter how much she tossed and turned. ¡°¡­¡± He stared at her for a few seconds, then said, ¡°Let¡¯s go watch a movie in the garden. You¡¯ll be sleepy after that.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips turned up slightly, ¡°Okay!¡± Chapter 297 - 297 297 Mo Ye Undergoes Hypnotherapy ?Chapter 297: Chapter 297: Mo Ye Undergoes Hypnotherapy Chapter 297: Chapter 297: Mo Ye Undergoes Hypnotherapy In the garden. Qiao Ruoxin looked at the movie screen hanging in midair, which was ying her favorite film, Spirited Away, but she couldn¡¯t focus on it for even a second. Her gaze kept irresistibly drifting to the side. Damn! This jerk of a man was actually sitting so far away from her. Why not just sit inside the vi for that matter! Mo Chen leaned on the sofa, his right arm propped on the armrest, his slender fingers supporting his arrogant chin. ¡°Why are you looking at me instead of watching the movie?¡± he said. During his words, his nce shot towards Qiao Ruoxin. She said, somewhat sullen, ¡°Do you have to sit so far away from me? Do you dislike me now?¡± ¡°No.¡± The man spoke again in a casual tone, ¡°I¡¯m not feeling well.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t say anything more and watched the movie with resentment¡ªof course, she couldn¡¯t focus on it for a second. But still, she forced herself to watch the entire film, gradually realizing that Mo Chen seemed to have gotten used to watching this movie, and he was watching it more seriously each time. The movie ended. Mo Chen stood up immediately, looked at her sitting there, and said in a deep voice, ¡°Tired? Let¡¯s go to sleep.¡± She felt too embarrassed to be willful any longer¡ªLord Mo had already apanied her through an entire movie. ¡°Yeah, let¡¯s go back.¡± She also stood up, sighed, and then walked towards the vi. She didn¡¯t wait for Mo Chen because she knew he didn¡¯t want to be close to her at the moment. ¡­ The next day, early morning. When Qiao Ruoxin woke up, it was already past ten in the morning; since she was resting these few days, it didn¡¯t matter how long she slept. After getting ready, she came downstairs and casually asked the nanny, ¡°When did Mo Chen leave?¡± The nanny replied, ¡°You don¡¯t know? Lord Mo had a seven o¡¯clock flight, so he left at five, I heard he¡¯s going abroad for four days.¡± Qiao Ruoxin immediately felt somewhat more alert, as if doused with a bucket of cold water. Going abroad? For three days? Why didn¡¯t he tell her? She turned around and went upstairs, returned to the bedroom, picked up her phone, and dialed that jerk¡¯s mobile number directly. It was only then she remembered, at this time he was probably still flying, the phone must be switched off. She hung up the phone again. Sitting on the bed angrily, how could he do this? To go abroad all of a sudden without even saying a word? ¡­ It wasn¡¯t until the evening that she received a call from Mo Chen. The moment she answered the phone, her anger burst out, ¡°Mo Chen, what do you mean by this? Going abroad without telling me! What are you trying to do?¡± The background noise on the other end seemed to be from an airport. ¡°I¡¯ll be back in four days. You stay home and recover, if you want to go out have the bodyguards apany you,¡± he said. After hearing his voice, Qiao Ruoxin felt a little softer, ¡°What are you doing there?¡± ¡°Work stuff, I¡¯ll be back in a few days, okay?¡± ¡°Then¡­ make sure you take some time to sleep every day, eat well and sleep well.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± After hanging up the phone, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s restless heart settled down a bit. But she really found it strange, feeling like something wasn¡¯t right. Mo Chen seemed to be hiding something. Although everyone has their own little secrets, the feeling was too ufortable. She couldn¡¯t figure out what Mo Chen was thinking, nor what he was doing. ¡­ United States. As soon as Mo Chen got off the ne, he went straight to the mansion in the United States¡ªa vi bought by his grandfather in his early years. Sitting in the car, Xiaowu in the passenger seat handed him a file, ¡°Master Mo, Dr. Daisy said of your head injury from two years ago that you cannot be emotionally agitated or suffer too much stimtion, otherwise you will suffer from persistent headaches.¡± But over the past two years, Master Mo¡¯s temper had grown increasingly vtile, which made the headaches worsen. The man nced at the file but didn¡¯t pay it much attention. ¡°Is her schedule arranged?¡± ¡°All set. Dr. Daisy is currently in the vi waiting for you. All preparations for the hypnotherapy are ready; we¡¯re just waiting for your arrival.¡± ¡°Mmm.¡± Mo Chen looked out the car window. The sky was overcast, and a drizzle fell lightly against the ss. In fact, he had undergone hypnotherapy two years ago, but the results were unsatisfactory and he gave up halfway through. He wondered how it would go this time¡­ The car slowly entered the residential area then drove into the garage. Xiaowu, holding an umbre, opened the car door; he stepped out, his tall and indifferent figure chilling to behold, particrly blending with the gloomy wet weather. ¡°Master Mo, Dr. Daisy is waiting for you in the bedroom.¡± ¡°Do not allow anyone in to disturb us.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Inside the bedroom. A blonde, blue-eyed American woman, Daisy, a top psychologist, elegantly sat in an armchair, waiting for Mo Chen. The bedroom door was pushed open. Daisy stood up as Mo Chen walked in. ¡°Mr. Mo, you¡¯re here.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was grim as he walked straight to the bed andy down, then asked in a deep voice, ¡°How confident are you?¡± Daisy smiled, ¡°It depends on whether you¡¯ll cooperate with me. The reason forst time¡¯s failure was partly because you, Mr. Mo, didn¡¯t cooperate. You were too guarded.¡± The man stared at the white ceiling, silent for a few seconds, then closed his eyes and said, ¡°Begin.¡± Daisy sat on the armchair beside and pressed the timer. Her voice was calm and gentle, ¡°Mr. Mo, I remember you said the car ident two years ago happened in the rain, right?¡± ¡°Mmm.¡± Daisy yed a recording of rain she had prepared in advance. The entire bedroom seemed to be enveloped in the rainy day, with the pitter-patter of rain. Mo Chen¡¯s brows furrowed, his handsome face tense, his lips tightly pursed, and his clenched fists resting by his sides. Daisy slowly spoke, ¡°Now, I am going to count to three, and then I¡¯ll take you back to the day of the car ident. 3, 2, 1¡± She snapped her fingers, and the man lying in bed furrowed his brows even more tightly, as if he were truly back to that day two years ago. ¡°It¡¯s raining heavily today, you¡¯re feeling very irritable, and then you received a USB drive¡­¡± The man¡¯s breathing became hurried and chaotic, hisplexion grew worse. ¡­ Two hourster. ¡°Get out!!!¡± A roar emanated from the bedroom. Xiaowu, who had been standing outside the bedroom, immediately straightened up, wanting to rush in, but the bedroom door was locked from the inside. ¡°Daisy! Daisy! Open the door!¡± Suddenly, the bedroom door opened, and it was Daisy who had opened it. ¡°What happened to Master Mo?¡± ¡°Nothing, he fell asleep. It¡¯s just that the hypnotherapy has failed again. Mr. Mo¡¯s paranoia has reached a pathological level. He is too guarded to undergo deep hypnosis.¡± Daisy sighed and left the bedroom. Xiaowu entered the bedroom to find it pitch dark, the air oppressively heavy. Master Moy on the bed motionless, hisplexion slightly pale, brows tightly knitted, a heavy malevolence shrouding his handsome features. Chapter 298 - 298 298 Has Mo Chens Misogyny Completely ?Chapter 298: Chapter 298: Has Mo Chen¡¯s Misogyny Completely Disappeared? Chapter 298: Chapter 298: Has Mo Chen¡¯s Misogyny Completely Disappeared? Evening. The television station¡¯s backstage. Today was the fourth day since Mo Chen had left the country, reportedlynding by ne tonight. She had received ast-minute invitation to a variety show, so she couldn¡¯t decline and had to wear a long-sleeved shirt to participate in the variety show. At the moment, she was getting her makeup and hair done. She nced at her phone from time to time to see if there were any calls from Mo Chen. Four days without seeing that damn man, to be honest, she really missed him a bit. ¡°Ruoxin, are you ready? It¡¯s time to go on stage.¡± ¡°Coming!¡± Qiao Ruoxin took onest look at her phone, then handed it to her assistant and turned to leave backstage. Tonight she wore a white off-shoulder blouse and an A-line short skirt, those slender, fair long legs drawing attention. ¡­ After a recording session thatsted three hours, it was finally over. She left backstage only to see Xiaowu waiting there. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes brightened, ¡°Xiaowu? You¡¯re back? Where¡¯s Mo Chen?¡± ¡°Master Mo is outside waiting for you. He sent me to escort you out to avoid being surrounded by fans.¡± She was now eager to see Mo Chen. Escorted by Xiaowu and dodging throngs of fans, she made it to the back door of the television station. From a distance, she saw the man¡¯s tall figure leaning against the car, his head slightly bowed, his handsome face cold, seemingly a bit bored from waiting. A smile unconsciously appeared on her lips. ¡°Mo Chen!¡± The man looked up, the coldness on his face instantly melted into a tender indulgence, his lips curved up, and then he started walking towards her with his long strides. Suddenly! A female staff member, carrying a cardboard box, bumped into Mo Chen¡¯s arms. ¡°Ah! I¡¯m so sorry! I didn¡¯t mean to!¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± Mo Chen just nced indifferently at the woman and then continued walking towards her. But the smile on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips gradually froze. Something was wrong¡­ That woman had bumped right into Mo Chen¡¯s arms! And he hadn¡¯t reacted at all? No repulsion towards women now??? If it had been before, he would have felt nauseated right away! Qiao Ruoxin stood in ce, her eyes filled withplex emotions. She watched as the man walked step by step in front of her, then pulled her into his arms and held her tightly. ¡°Little Ghost, I¡¯m back.¡± That deep, sexy voice had finally returned. Qiao Ruoxin slowly lifted her arms, embracing the man¡¯s body, and whispered, ¡°Are you better now?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± But she couldn¡¯t see the expression on Mo Chen¡¯s face at that moment, his dark eyes as deep as ancient wells, hiding the indifference in their depths, though his embrace was so gentle. ¡°Mo Chen, did you really go abroad for a business trip?¡± She looked up at the handsome face of the man. ¡°Yes, and I also went for some psychological therapy.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s body stiffened slightly, ¡°So the therapy was sessful?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s arms tightened around her slender waist, his voice deep, ¡°It should be, I guess.¡± ¡°What do you mean ¡®it should be¡¯? Is it or isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Do you think I¡¯m not normal right now?¡± Uh¡­ He seemed pretty normal, but it was weirdly normal. Howe Mo Chen seemed to have better temper now? Before, if anyone bumped into him, he would surely lose his temper violently, but now he barely reacted. Mo Chen took her small hand and turned to walk towards the parked car, ¡°Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll take you for somete-night food.¡± ¡­ Mo Chen brought her to a restaurant, choosing a seat by the window. While the man was still looking through the menu, Qiao Ruoxin was still thinking about what had just happened¡­ Was Mo Chen reallypletely cured? His gynophobia too? He did not even react when a strange woman bumped into his arms? She couldn¡¯t help but nce at the waitress in front of her, who was also quite attractive and kept stealing nces at Mo Chen. ¡°That will be all.¡± Mo Chen handed the menu to the waitress, who took it with a bashful face, ¡°Okay, sir. Please wait a moment.¡± Then, the waitress turned to leave. However, Qiao Ruoxin deliberately stretched out her own ankle, tripping the waitress, and even gave her a push. ¡°Ah!¡± The waitress fell into Mo Chen¡¯s embrace as a result. Looking annoyed, Mo Chen quickly caught the waitress and pushed her away to steady her. ¡°I¡¯m so sorry, sir, so sorry¡­¡± the waitress, startled, quickly apologized. The man replied indifferently, ¡°It¡¯s fine. Go on.¡± The waitress quickly turned and left. Qiao Ruoxin stared intently at his handsome face. Had Mo Chen¡¯s gynophobia truly disappeared? Was he no longer averse to any woman? Why did she feel a strange sense of loss deep within? Had her special treatment disappeared as well? The modern Mo Chen can not only hold her but also any woman too. A hint of sadness dimmed Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s gaze, and she felt a bit ufortable inside. Suddenly, the man opposite her spoke up, ¡°Little Ghost, what¡¯s your deal?¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Leaning back, Mo Chen narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a deep voice, ¡°Why did you push her into my arms?¡± ¡°¡­¡± So he had seen it all. Sheughed awkwardly, ¡°It wasn¡¯t on purpose.¡± In fact, it was on purpose. She wanted to see if Mo Chen¡¯s gynophobia had really been cured! Was the psychological treatment he underwent abroad that sessful? The long-untreatable gynophobia was cured? And it seemed that he wasn¡¯t as irritable as before, the whole person was very calm, unnaturally calm. ¡°Don¡¯t let it happen again.¡± She nodded, ¡°Mm, I got it.¡± She really wanted to know what exactly Mo Chen had experienced abroad. He seemed to have be apletely different person. Was this still the irascible Divine Beast, Master Mo? During the meal, Mo Chen didn¡¯t utter a single word, truly practicing the art of ¡®eating without speaking.¡¯ By the time they returned to Jiang Mansion No. 1, Qiao Ruoxin still felt uneasy all over. As the man was about to enter the bedroom, Qiao Ruoxin held his hand from behind, ¡°Brother Mo Chen¡­¡± He turned his head to look at this Little Ghost, cracking a smile at her pitiful little eyes, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Are you really okay? Completely cured?¡± The man frowned slightly and after three seconds of silence replied, ¡°Perhaps.¡± ¡°¡­¡± It was another vague and evasive answer. Qiao Ruoxin smiled lightly, ¡°Go take a shower.¡± ¡­ Late at night. After taking a shower, Qiao Ruoxin returned to bed and turned off the bedsidemp. The man beside her, like a beast that had been starved for a long time, turned over and pressed her down, kissing her lips fervently, as if besieging a fortress. ¡°Mmm¡­ you¡­¡± Just as Qiao Ruoxin was about to say something, the man suddenly stopped all his movements, hisplexion grew darker, and then he turned over andy back down beside her. ¡°¡­¡± A deep voice rose in the darkness, ¡°Go to sleep.¡± He didn¡¯t hold her, as if the heated kissing just a moment ago had never happened. Her eyes widened in surprise. Since when had Mo Chen be so restrained? In the past, if Mo Chen initiated contact with her, he would definitely not stop! And now, he actually stopped??? Why was there a strange sense of alienation between them? Chapter 299 - 299 299 Xiaowu did something happen while you ?Chapter 299: Chapter 299: Xiaowu, did something happen while you were abroad? Chapter 299: Chapter 299: Xiaowu, did something happen while you were abroad? Qiao Ruoxin gazed at the man¡¯s broad back for a long time before she moved closer and embraced him from behind. She felt the man¡¯s body stiffen for a second. Then, Mo Chen turned around and pulled her into his arms, kissing her smooth, fair forehead lightly, and whispered to her, ¡°Go to sleep, goodnight.¡± ¡°Brother Mo Chen, are you really okay?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± She closed her eyes, her eyshes trembling slightly, but soon she heard the man¡¯s even breathing. Asleep? It seemed he was indeed very tired. Perhaps he was still suffering from jetg? Is that why he stopped all of a sudden? It must be that¡­ Qiao Ruoxin also gradually drifted off into sleep, where she dreamed that the wedding dress was ready, stunningly breathtaking, and everyone in the dream was blessing their wedding. The next morning. With a sweet smile on her lips, she slowly opened her eyes, only to realize it had all been a dream. The man beside her was nowhere to be seen. Qiao Ruoxin sat up, rubbed her eyes, reached for her phone, and then turned it on. As soon as she turned it on, her agent¡¯s call came through. She answered the phone in anguid voice, ¡°Hello¡­¡± ¡°Ruoxin, there¡¯s a brand event this afternoon. Get ready, and we¡¯lle to pick you up.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± After hanging up, she patted her cheeks to wake herself up a bit more. Then she got out of bed and went to the bathroom to wash up. After changing clothes and going downstairs, Qiao Ruoxin saw the nanny approaching, ¡°Miss Qiao, would you like breakfast?¡± ¡°No need, has Mo Chen gone to the office?¡± ¡°I heard Xiaowu say Master Mo had to apany the Chairman on a visit to Imperial Capital University today, so he set off very early.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± Everything seemed normal, yet there was a faint hint of something odd. ¡­ Imperial Capital University. The executives of Hengzhong Group toured the university in a grand manner, with Mo Tian at the forefront, while Mo Chen, dressed in a suit, walked on his father¡¯s left. The media cameras followed, filming material for tonight¡¯s news highlights. Mo Tian nced at his son and deliberately lowered his voice, ¡°There¡¯s a dinner engagement tonight, and the Lu Family will be there. You must go.¡± A flicker of displeasure crossed Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face, ¡°Must I?¡± ¡°You must!¡± Mo Tian¡¯s tone was firm. He simply responded with a terse, ¡°Hmm.¡± His tense jawline was proof of his inner displeasure. ¡­ Evening. Qiao Ruoxin had finished the brand event that afternoon and returned to her car. She leaned against the car window, looking worn out, yet she noticed that the driver was Xiaowu. ¡°Xiaowu?¡± ¡°Miss Qiao, Master Mo asked me to pick you up to apany him to a dinner engagement.¡± A sh of light appeared in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes, and she sat up straight, asking, ¡°Xiaowu, did something happen while you were abroad? Why do I feel like something is off with Mo Chen?¡± Xiaowu replied calmly, ¡°Nothing.¡± She wanted to ask more, but decided against it. Xiaowu clearly didn¡¯t want to tell the truth. An hourter. The car slowly stopped outside Shenghao Hotel, and the doorman came up to open the door. She got out of the car and went into the hotel, then took the elevator. Xiaowu escorted her to the rest area on the fifteenth floor. Qiao Ruoxin caught sight of the man standing by the window, his back to her, at once. ¡°Brother Mo Chen.¡± The man turned around at the sound of her voice, a trace of warmth appearing on his indifferent, handsome face as he smiled. Mo Chen, tall and striking, walked up to her and took her small hand with a frown, ¡°Why are your hands so cold?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a bit chilly outside tonight.¡± He tightened his grip on her hand and said in a deep voice, ¡°We¡¯ll just make an appearance, no more than half an hour, okay?¡± She nodded obediently, ¡°Okay.¡± ¡­ The private room wasvishly decorated and quiet. But peals ofughter and cheerful voices were asionally heard. Mo Tianughed, ¡°Xingxing has be even more beautiful now. I recall thest time I saw her she was just four or five years old.¡± ¡°Your Mo Chen isn¡¯t bad either, I often see his news abroad. The kid is quite aplished at a young age,¡± Lu Ming chuckled. Sitting beside Lu Ming was his daughter Lu Xingxing, a pampered and willful little princess. At that moment, someone interjected, ¡°Hey, didn¡¯t your two families arrange a marriage for your children back in the day?¡± The atmosphere turned awkward¡­ Mo Tian justughed without speaking, lifting his ss to drink. To ease the atmosphere, Lu Ming said, ¡°Back then, I thought I had a say, but I¡¯ve realized now that when ites to the kids, we can¡¯t intervene at all.¡± ¡°Exactly, Dad, what era are we in? You¡¯re still arranging marriages for us¡­¡± Lu Xingxingined in a low, reluctant voice. Lu Xingxing had long heard that Mo Chen had a temper as fierce as a wild beast. She disdained such a man! Even if he had a high status and was handsome, she didn¡¯t find him appealing! Seeing Lu Xingxing¡¯s attitude, Mo Tian actually breathed a sigh of relief. As they spoke, a series of footsteps came from outside the private room. Mo Tian was the first to speak up, ¡°It must be that little rascal from my house.¡± Consequently, everyone looked over unanimously. The next second, Mo Chen walked in with Qiao Ruoxin, greeting nonchntly, ¡°Dad.¡± Then, he turned to Lu Ming, ¡°Uncle Lu.¡± He briefly greeted the other uncles and acquaintances as well. After that, he took Qiao Ruoxin with him and sat down at the dining table. When Lu Ming caught sight of Mo Chen, he was genuinely stunned¡ªMo Chen was much taller and more handsome than he had imagined¡­ but why was there a woman with him? ¡°Mo Tian, this Mo Chen of yours is indeed more impressive in person, rightfully considered the most handsome among the second generation elite,¡± someone eximed. Mo Tian couldn¡¯t stop grinning, ¡°It¡¯s mainly because of my good genes as a father.¡± Listening to the elders¡¯ exaggerated praise, Lu Xingxing looked disdainful. With such a temper, how handsome could he be? But after a casual nce, Lu Xingxing¡¯s eyes widened in shock. How could it be him!!! Qiao Ruoxin also noticed Lu Xingxing¡¯s gaze and leaned towards Mo Chen¡¯s ear, ¡°Why is that woman staring at you?¡± The man nced indifferently and said in a deep voice, ¡°Maybe she thinks I¡¯m handsome?¡± She couldn¡¯t help but chuckle and gently pped Mo Chen¡¯s long leg under the table. So for the next half hour, Lu Xingxing kept her eyes fixed on Mo Chen, unblinkingly, as if transfixed. Mo Chen nced at his wristwatch and slowly spoke up, ¡°Enjoy your meal, uncles. I have some matters to attend to and must leave now.¡± After speaking, he stood up, and Qiao Ruoxin also stood up and nodded with a smile. ¡°Could you give me a ride? It¡¯s quite boring for a youngster like me to stay here,¡± Lu Xingxing suddenly said. Mo Tianughed, ¡°Of course, we¡¯re on the way.¡± Mo Tian got up and whispered into his ear, ¡°I¡¯ve always treated you well, give me some face. All the uncles are watching.¡± Disdain in his eyes, Mo Chen yet considered the bigger picture and responded, ¡°Hmm.¡± Mo Chen took Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s hand and turned to leave. Lu Xingxing also picked up her purse and followed, with a hint of malice flickering in her eyes. ¡­ Chapter 300 - 300 300 Mr. Mos Explanation ?Chapter 300: Chapter 300: Mr. Mo¡¯s Exnation Chapter 300: Chapter 300: Mr. Mo¡¯s Exnation ¡°Mo Chen, I need to use the restroom.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Mo Chen stood outside the restroom, waiting for her toe out. At that moment, Lu Xingxing walked toward the man¡¯s figure with a suspicious look. ¡°Don¡¯t you remember me?¡± Mo Chen lifted his eyes to nce at her, his eyebrows slightly furrowed, his voice icy and emotionless, ¡°Who are you?¡± Lu Xingxing felt a little hurt, like a shining princess such as herself, Mo Chen actually couldn¡¯t remember who she was? ¡°Then let me kindly remind you, three days ago, New York, the golf course, locker room.¡± The man narrowed his eyes slightly, ¡°Is it you?¡± Lu Xingxing let out a coldugh, ¡°Remember now, you pervert!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen cast a cold nce at the woman, turning to look in the direction of the restroom, waiting for Qiao Ruoxin toe out. But Lu Xingxing wouldn¡¯t let it go, threatening him, ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid I¡¯ll tell your girlfriend about this?¡± The man¡¯s attitude was indifferent, a hint of impatience showed in his brows as he lifted his wrist to check the time, ¡°Up to you.¡± This dismissive tone! He really didn¡¯t care? ¡°You might still not understand women very well, you might think this is no big deal, but if your girlfriend finds out, she¡¯s definitely going to be angry!¡± Lu Xingxing moved in front of him, furious. Mo Chen looked at her as if she were nonsensical, his expression calm, ¡°So?¡± ¡°So you¡¯d better seek my forgiveness, or else I¡¯ll stir up trouble between you and your girlfriend!¡± Mo Chen suddenlyughed out loud, the mockery in hisughter extremely thick. At that moment, Qiao Ruoxin walked out of the restroom. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Coming out and seeing this scene, Qiao Ruoxin felt somewhat baffled. But Mo Chen simply walked past Lu Xingxing, went over to wrap his arms around her slender waist, and said, ¡°Nothing, let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but look back at Lu Xingxing, who stood there with a face full of anger. What the hell were they doing? They arrived at the underground parking lot. Mo Chen opened the passenger door, ready to let Qiao Ruoxin get in. Unexpectedly, Lu Xingxing suddenly spoke up, ¡°I want to sit in the front.¡± Qiao Ruoxin finally got annoyed and raised her eyebrows, smiling slightly, ¡°You mean my man drives, you sit in the passenger seat, and I sit in the back?¡± ¡°Yep, in private, I usually sit in the front, it¡¯s my habit, I can¡¯t change it, you¡¯ll just have to amodate me.¡± Lu Xingxing lifted the corners of her mouth. Damn! This brazen tone, she was clearly here to make a scene! Just as Qiao Ruoxin was about to argue with this woman, the man pulled her behind him. The parking lot fell silent. Mo Chen sized up Lu Xingxing from head to toe, internallybeling her as a madwoman. His voice was deep as he asked, ¡°You must sit in the front?¡± Lu Xingxing nodded firmly, ¡°I have to sit in the front!¡± ¡°You really need to sit in the front?¡± ¡°Absolutely!¡± Lu Xingxing¡¯s smile grew deeper, thinking she was about to win, Mo Chen was going topromise, huh¡­ ¡°Fine, then you drive, we¡¯ll sit in the back.¡± The smile on Lu Xingxing¡¯s face instantly froze, ¡°What¡­ what? You¡¯re telling me to drive?¡± The man¡¯s face was indifferent, ¡°Either you drive, or get in the back, you choose.¡± At his words, Qiao Ruoxin behind him couldn¡¯t help but burst intoughter. This guy really knew how to infuriate people best. ¡­ Eventually, it was Lu Xingxing who ended up sitting in the back seat, her face ugly with displeasure. Mo Chen drove away from the parking lot at a slow pace. Lu Xingxing looked at the profile of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face and, malicious thoughts brewing, deliberately said, ¡°Has Mo Chen ever told you how we met? It was quite thrilling.¡± Suddenly! A sharp brake, and the car stopped at the roadside. Lu Xingxing almost hit her head and held her forehead, ¡°What are you doing!¡± Mo Chen could no longer tolerate, he nced at the woman in the rearview mirror and said coldly, ¡°Get out.¡± Lu Xingxing almost thought she had heard wrong! Was this man too ungentlemanly? Leaving her halfway? She had never been treated like this in her whole life! The next second, the man pushed open the car door, fury emanating from him as he walked around to the back, opened the door, and harshly dragged Lu Xingxing out. ¡°Are you even a man, Mo Chen! How can you treat someone like this! Can¡¯t you be more gentlemanly!¡± Lu Xingxing was thrown to the roadside, dumbfounded; could a man actually treat her this way? She had been adored by all men since she was young, when had she ever suffered such humiliation? Mo Chen mmed the car door, turned back to the driver¡¯s seat, and drove away. ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin looked back to see Lu Xingxing standing in the distance, so angry she was practically fuming. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, was that okay?¡± The man replied indifferently, ¡°It¡¯s the city center, catching a taxi isn¡¯t hard.¡± Forty minutester, they arrived back at Jiangfu Number One. In the living room. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°What was that Miss Lu talking about when she said how you two met was very exciting?¡± The man¡¯s handsome features darkened slightly, he was silent for three seconds, then picked up Qiao Ruoxin horizontally. He walked over and sat down on the living room sofa. Qiao Ruoxin sat in his embrace, their movements as intimate as ever. The man¡¯s arm held her slender waist, and his other hand grasped her chin, his expression serious, ¡°Although I don¡¯t think it matters, to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings, I still need to exin to you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t speak, just quietly looked at him. After a few seconds, Mo Chen spoke in a deep voice, ¡°Three days ago, at a golf course in New York, ying golf with a partner. In the afternoon, when I went to the changing room, I saw Lu Xingxing in the men¡¯s changing room, with no clothes on, just like that.¡± His ount was very calm, as if it were but a trivial matter. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened, after a pause, she said, ¡°You mean, Miss Lu entered the wrong changing room, and you identally saw her body?¡± The man¡¯s brows furrowed, he responded with a grunt, ¡°Yes.¡± Even though she felt slightly ufortable, since Mo Chen admitted it proactively, it seemed the issue wasn¡¯t so serious. Besides, it was Lu Xingxing who had entered the wrong changing room. Still feeling a bit sour, Qiao Ruoxin asked, ¡°So¡­ is Miss Lu¡¯s figure very good?¡± She hadn¡¯t looked closely before, but Lu Xingxing¡¯s figure seemed quite voluptuous. Mo Chen, sensing her jealousy, chuckled, his long fingers caressing her waist, ¡°Nothing special.¡± Her eyes narrowed, she grasped his chin, ¡°Your tone sounds like you¡¯ve seen a lot of women¡¯s bodies.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen was silent for a second, then seriously asked her, ¡°Does AV count?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin further inquired, ¡°Have you watched a lot of AV?¡± ¡°Gu Mocheng and Bai Junyan watch more,¡± he said without a change in expression. True friends are those you can sell out at moments like these. Her face turned red, and she couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°Don¡¯t try to exclude yourself, you¡¯ve definitely watched your fair share.¡± ¡°No, not that much time.¡± Qiao Ruoxin hummed softly, the excuse seemed reasonable. After all, Mo Chen used to be a workaholic, the kind that could stay in theb for a month withouting out. Chapter 301 - 301 301 Various Signs Indicate Mo Chens ?Chapter 301: Chapter 301: Various Signs Indicate Mo Chen¡¯s Behavior Is Somewhat Abnormal Chapter 301: Chapter 301: Various Signs Indicate Mo Chen¡¯s Behavior Is Somewhat Abnormal She couldn¡¯t help but yawn, leaning on the man¡¯s shoulder with a soft voice, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, I¡¯m tired, let¡¯s go back to sleep.¡± ¡°Mmm.¡± The man picked her up and walked towards the upstairs. Qiao Ruoxin looked up at the man¡¯s handsome profile and unconsciously recalled his sudden stop the night before. After returning to the bedroom, Mo Chen took a bath and went to the terrace to smoke, always feeling that his silhouette exuded a sense of decadence. She stared at the man¡¯s tall and majestic figure for a while before taking her nightgown into the bathroom. On the terrace. Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was indifferent, a cigarette perched between his thin lips, surrounded by smoke. The mobile phone next to him vibrated. His slender fingers removed the cigarette from his lips, exhaled a cloud of smoke, and stubbed out the cigarette in the ashtray. Picking up the phone, he put it to his ear, his voice low and icy, ¡°How¡¯s the video restoration going?¡± ¡°Mo Ye, I¡¯ve only restored one minute so far. Should I send it over for you to check?¡± ¡°Mmm.¡± Then, he hung up the phone. A video was swiftly sent over. His fingertips lightly tapped, and the video began to y, indeed, after the restoration, the face of the woman in the video had turned into Lin Xi. A cold smile yed at the corners of Mo Chen¡¯s lips. He exited the video and dialed a number, the call connected instantly. ¡°Mo Ye, how is it? Are you satisfied?¡± ¡°Very good.¡± ¡°Then shall I continue restoring the rest?¡± Mo Chen took out another cigarette and put it between his lips, lit it with a lighter, and said in a deep voice, ¡°No need, this one minute is enough. Your next job is to rece the man¡¯s face with Simon¡¯s.¡± ¡°Mo Ye, are you serious? You mean that Simon from the Lawrence Family? The body shape of the man in the video differs a lot from Simon¡¯s, and the age too.¡± He scoffed, ¡°What use are you? Find a way yourself, I¡¯m giving you a week.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that, Mo Ye, it¡¯s really difficult¡­¡± Mo Chen exhaled a puff of smoke, his voice hoarse, ¡°You set the price.¡± ¡°Deal, as long as your money is right, I¡¯ll go all out.¡± He turned and leaned against the railing, his slender fingers holding the cigarette that was one-third burned, flicking off the ash, ¡°Additionally, help me with another matter.¡± ¡°As long as the money is good, you call the shots.¡± Mo Chenughed silently, ¡°In a week, upload this one-minute video to the inte, don¡¯t leave out the foreign websites either, the bigger the scandal the better, it should be widely known.¡± ¡°Mo Ye, that¡¯s a ruthless move, using an AI deepfake video to ruin the reputation of the Lawrence Family. If Simon finds out, he¡¯ll fight you to the death.¡± The man¡¯s tone was full of scorn, ¡°Coincidentally, that¡¯s exactly what I¡¯m waiting for, for him toe at me.¡± ¡°Okay, your word isw. Any other orders?¡± After hanging up the phone, he let out a disdainful sneer. Holding the cigarette between his lips, a hint of malevolence spread in his dark eyes. The corners of the man¡¯s mouth curled with a roguish arch. Rather than defending passively, it¡¯s better to attack proactively. If Simon were to first make that video public, then Qiao Ruoxin would be utterly destroyed. Then it¡¯s better to destroy Simon first. The night breeze was gentle, and Mo Chen stood in front of the railing, having finished the cigarette in his hand, then turned back towards the bedroom. ¡­ In the bedroom. Qiao Ruoxin had taken a bath and was already lying in bed, seemingly lost in thought. She was constantly messaging on her phone. Mo Chen picked up the remote control and pressed it, the curtains slowly closed automatically, then he turned off all the lights in the bedroom. The man slipped under the covers and into bed, noticing she was still on her phone. ¡°Little Ghost, time to sleep, it¡¯ste.¡± ¡°Mhm, right away.¡± Qiao Ruoxin sent a message to Lan Ke on her phone: [Good night] Then, she turned off the phone, ced it on the bedside table, andy down to sleep. Tonight, Mo Chen still didn¡¯t take the initiative to hold her, and instead slept peacefully by her side. She turned her head to stare at the man for a while, then suddenly rolled over toy on top of him, calling out softly in her sweet and tender voice, ¡°Mo Chen, big brother¡­¡± The moment she crawled over, Mo Chen¡¯s eyes snapped open and, subconsciously, he embraced her soft body. ¡°Can¡¯t sleep?¡± ¡°Mhm¡­ a little.¡± Qiao Ruoxin deliberately rubbed her chin against the man¡¯s chest. If this had been before, this jerk would have lost hisposure long ago, but now¡­ he seemed very calm, showing little reaction. What was going on? Her hands started to mischievously untie Mo Chen¡¯s sleeping robe. ¡°Little Ghost, stop fidgeting¡­¡± The man¡¯s voice was hoarse to the extreme. He can endure this much? Is this still the Mo Chen who used to wish he could spend every night with her until hisst breath? Qiao Ruoxin took hold of the man¡¯s chin with her small hands and then took the initiative to kiss him, She was being proactive enough! Even an idiot should know what she meant by now! Still no reaction? The sense of loss in her heart was nearly overflowing. Suddenly! In the darkness, the man¡¯s breathing became rapid, and he turned over to pin her beneath him. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened, her heartbeat elerated, ¡°Mo Chen, big brother, what¡­¡± The man¡¯srge hand gripped her slender waist and leaned in close, lowering his voice, ¡°I told you to sleep, what trouble are you causing here, asking for a spanking?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not, I¡­ Mmph!¡± Her words were silenced by a forceful kiss. Mo Chen pulled off the belt of her sleeping robe, and his kisses rained densely on her swan-like neck. The atmosphere in the bedroom became ambiguous. However, just when things were about to go too far, the man suddenly stopped all his movements, and even inplete darkness, one could feel hisplexion darken a few shades. Mo Chen¡¯s eyebrows were furrowed, his handsome face tensed, and his lips were tightly sealed; in the end, he did not proceed any further. Instead, he helped her put back on her sleeping robe, the me seemingly extinguished in an instant. The man regained hisposure,id down beside her, and held her body, kissing her earlobe, ¡°Let¡¯s sleep.¡± Qiao Ruoxin let the man hold her, her face expressionless. Her mind was nk. All signs indicated that Mo Chen¡¯s behavior was abnormal! These were things that would never have happened in the past! She took a deep breath, mustered up the courage, and asked him, ¡°Why did you stop? Don¡¯t you long to do it every night? Didn¡¯t you say you wanted to make up for the lost two years?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen looked displeased, his jawline tense as if holding back something. After a long while, the man¡¯s deep voice slowly started to speak, ¡°Just returned to the country, need to adjust to the jetg, and your wound hasn¡¯t healed properly, I don¡¯t want to hurt you.¡± Ha¡­ Such an impable excuse. ¡°Is that really all?¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± ¡°Okay, I believe you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin did not say anything more but turned to sleep on her own. Unexpectedly, the man behind her still held her, murmuring to her in a low voice, ¡°Since you said you believe me, why sulk?¡± ¡°I¡¯m wondering if it¡¯s because you saw Miss Lin¡¯s body, so you started to reject mine?¡± Suddenly, Mo Chen said angrily, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Try saying that again, damn it!¡± Her body involuntarily shivered from the shock, and she was startled, still as fierce¡­ Chapter 302 - 302 302 Rivals in Love Especially Jealous ?Chapter 302: Chapter 302: Rivals in Love, Especially Jealous Chapter 302: Chapter 302: Rivals in Love, Especially Jealous Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but fold instantly. ¡°What are you being fierce for, I was just saying it casually¡­¡± The quieter her voice became, the less confidence she had. Mo Chen sped her slender waist tightly, his grip so forceful it was as if he wanted to break her in half. She felt like she could barely breathe: ¡°Mo Chen¡­¡± ¡°Shut up! Sleep!¡± ¡°¡­¡± The bedroom fell silent in an instant, the atmosphere still tense. Qiao Ruoxin could only obediently let the man behind hold her, and without knowing it, fell asleep. ¡­ The Lu Family. After Lu Xingxing got home, she sat on the sofa in a huff, facing her father. ¡°Dad! What kind of man is Mo Chen, to just dump me on the side of the road! How could you arrange such a match for me!¡± Lu Ming looked up at his wilful daughter: ¡°With your temper, it¡¯s no wonder you irritated him.¡± ¡°Dad! I¡¯m your daughter, why are you taking his side instead of mine? Let me tell you, I absolutely disagree with this arranged marriage with the Mo Family!¡± Lu Ming snorted coldly, ¡°You wish. Didn¡¯t you see that boy bringing his own girlfriend? He probably doesn¡¯t fancy you, but I have to say, I¡¯ve really taken a liking to him today. Good looking, strong presence, and the future head of the Mo Family, tsk tsk¡­ a much better catch than any of those men you¡¯ve dated abroad.¡± Lu Xingxing narrowed her eyes: ¡°Dad, I feel like you quite fancy Mo Chen.¡± ¡°Xingxing, you think you¡¯re irresistibly charming; I¡¯d like to see if you can win over Mo Chen.¡± ¡°What? I don¡¯t want to! He¡¯s so rough, not gentlemanly at all! Besides being handsome, he¡¯s good for nothing!¡± Lu Ming continued to coax his daughter: ¡°You two have an engagement, and you¡¯ve seen Mo Chen in person today. Don¡¯t you feel even a little bit excited?¡± Lu Ming knew his daughter well, a lifelong member of the ¡®looks over everything¡¯ club; her first criteria for choosing men was appearance. Lu Xingxing: ¡°¡­¡± Lu Ming then pretended to be disappointed: ¡°Ah well¡­ your charm is no match for Qiao Ruoxin, who has Mo Chen utterly smitten. You can only deceive those men who live off women. A man with looks and power like Mo Chen, you can¡¯t handle.¡± This reverse psychology ignited a fire in Lu Xingxing. ¡°Who says I can¡¯t! Give me Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s information; I want to see what¡¯s so great about her!¡± Lu Ming passed her a tablet from beside him: ¡°Here.¡± Lu Xingxing¡¯s eyes widened: ¡°Dad, you got this already?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been looking at it for a while. The girl is pretty, with a much nicer temperament than you. It¡¯ll be hard for Mo Chen to take an interest in you¡­¡± ¡°Dad! How can you demoralize yourself by praising others like that!¡± After speaking, Lu Xingxing took the tablet and headed upstairs. She was determined to thoroughly investigate what was so special about Qiao Ruoxin that had Mo Chen so enchanted. However, tonight, she had gotten a close look at Qiao Ruoxin¡­ She was quite pretty, but beyond that, she didn¡¯t see any advantages. ¡­ The next day. In the evening, a cocktail party. Qiao Ruoxin was dragged by her agent to attend a cocktail party. She held a champagne ss and absentmindedly walked onto the terrace, gazing up at the starry sky. Those beautiful eyes hid her troubles. Suddenly, a woman¡¯s voice came from behind her, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin?¡± She turned to look, it was that Lu Xingxing fromst night. But she still smiled and greeted her, ¡°Miss Lu, hello, is there something you need?¡± Lu Xingxing sized up Qiao Ruoxin from head to toe. She had to admit Qiao Ruoxin was quite pretty, with a decent figure, delicate and fair skin, a girlish charm, and nice hands. Those legs truly went deep into a man¡¯s heart. All in all, Qiao Ruoxin could barely score a 90. Qiao Ruoxin slightly frowned, feeling a bit ufortable under Lu Xingxing¡¯s scanning gaze. ¡°Miss Lu, is there something you want?¡± Lu Xingxing looked curious, ¡°I¡¯m really curious, why do you like Mo Chen? He¡¯s so hot-tempered and not a bit gentlemanly. Aside from being handsome, does he have any other good points? How do you tolerate his bad temper?¡± She just smiled faintly without speaking, and took a sip of champagne from her ss. Lu Xingxing¡¯s face expressed disbelief again, ¡°Oh, right, he¡¯s also very rich! The son of Asia¡¯s richest man, you¡¯re not with him just for the money, tolerating all these grievances, are you?¡± Qiao Ruoxin still looked serene with a slight smile on her lips, ¡°You guess.¡± ¡°I heard you even got your stepmother thrown into jail, causing the Qiao Family¡¯s business to falter. You¡¯re really ruthless. Isn¡¯t it all just because you rely on Mo Chen¡¯s power? So even if he has a temper, you¡¯re willing to put up with it?¡± Every word implied that Qiao Ruoxin was just a vain, dignity-less, lowly mistress. She finished the champagne in her ss in one gulp and, lifting her eyes, looked toward Lu Xingxing and countered, ¡°Do you like Mo Chen?¡± Caught off guard by the question, Lu Xingxing was stunned for a second and immediately retorted, ¡°I would never like that kind of hot-tempered man! What does he have besides good looks? Money? The Lu Family isn¡¯tcking!¡± Qiao Ruoxin let out a lightugh, ¡°So what you mean is, you like Mo Chen¡¯s appearance, right?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Lu Xingxing didn¡¯t know how to respond for a moment, her gaze flitting away, she stammered, ¡°I¡­ I do not!¡± ¡°If you like him, just say it. After all, nobody can fault Mo Chen¡¯s looks.¡± Lu Xingxing¡¯s face showed disgust, ¡°That face is wasted on him!¡± But Qiao Ruoxinughed out loud, herughter melodious. It seemed Mo Chen¡¯s good looks were truly irresistible. ¡°What are youughing at? I heard you¡¯re his first love?¡± Lu Xingxing had thoroughly researched Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s background the night before. She nodded with a smile, ¡°So what if I am?¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, do you know why it¡¯s called first love?¡± Qiao Ruoxin turned and leaned on the railing, just quietly watching Lu Xingxing show off. Lu Xingxing lifted her chin, ¡°First love is called first love because it neversts till the end. If this were in a soap opera, you would be a white moonlight supporting character. No matter how long you entangle with Mo Chen, there will be no happy ending.¡± Her brows furrowed slightly, ¡°Do you think you are the leadingdy then?¡± ¡°Heh¡­ I¡¯m more qualified to be the leadingdy than you are. You say you don¡¯te from a good family background, how are you fit to stand by Mo Chen¡¯s side?¡± Qiao Ruoxin nced at Lu Xingxing. She was toozy to listen to this nonsense and thought she was some significant character, but it turned out to be nothing. She turned and walked toward the center of the party. Being ignored like this made Lu Xingxing almostugh with anger. Her towering self-esteem was trampled upon. She, the precious pearl of the Lu Family, was being looked down upon by this no-name female star??? Lu Xingxing chased after her, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, stop right there!¡± Chapter 303 - 303 303 The Partial Grandfather Mo ?Chapter 303: Chapter 303: The Partial Grandfather Mo Chapter 303: Chapter 303: The Partial Grandfather Mo Qiao Ruoxin had just walked over to the poolside, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, a hint of displeasure already surfacing in her eyes. ¡°Don¡¯t you want to know how I actually met Mo Chen abroad?¡± The cold indifference filled Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s sparkling eyes as she slowly turned around, ¡°Isn¡¯t it just Miss Lu walking into the men¡¯s locker room and then him seeing your body? Is there anything else?¡± Lu Xingxing was dumbfounded, she hadn¡¯t expected her to speak so generously and naturally! ¡°You know?¡± ¡°Hmm, Mo Chen has already exined it to me, and he also said that Miss Lu¡¯s figure is really¡­¡± She deliberately paused for a moment, then continued, ¡°Mo Chen said, Miss Lu¡¯s figure is really an eyesore.¡± An eyesore??? It felt like a thunderbolt had struck Lu Xingxing! ¡°He really said that!!¡± Qiao Ruoxin chuckled lightly, ¡°Maybe I embellished it a bit, but the gist is simr.¡± After saying that, she turned to leave, and at that moment of turning, she saw a tall and handsome figure in the distance, it was Mo Chen. Tonight, he was dressed in an all-ck suit with a ck shirt underneath, the entire aura of the man was somber and daunting, his handsome features veiled in ayer of frost. Qiao Ruoxin prepared to walk towards Mo Chen. Suddenly, Lu Xingxing charged from behind, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Do you really think you can bully others because you have Mo Chen as your backer? At least, not with me!¡± Lu Xingxing pushed her into the pool. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened in surprise, truly not expecting a youngdy of her standing to lose face like this at a social gathering. She instinctively grabbed Lu Xingxing¡¯s hand, and then both of them fell into the pool, causing a huge ssh. The scene erupted into chaos, with many people hurriedly crowding around to watch. Meanwhile¡ª Xiaowu followed behind Mo Chen, reporting the situation, ¡°Everything is almost ready over there, and we¡¯ve already informed the major news apps; they will give you half an hour when it¡¯s time.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s lips curled slightly, ¡°Half an hour will be enough, it will spread across the whole world by then.¡± This time, he intended to make sure Simon couldn¡¯t turn things around and would just stay put in the United States. The man lifted his eyes to the crowd in the distance, his brows furrowed, and he asked in a deep voice, ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Xiaowu grabbed a passing waiter, ¡°What happened over there?¡± ¡°Miss Lu and Miss Qiao fell into the pool¡­¡± Before the waiter could finish speaking, Mo Chen¡¯s dark pupils suddenly constricted, and he walked towards the pool. Xiaowu followed as well. The man pushed through the crowd and instantly saw Qiao Ruoxin lying at the edge of the pool, soaked to the skin, still spitting out water. His expression darkened to the extreme as he undid his suit buttons, took off his coat, and approached Qiao Ruoxin. ¡°Ugh¡­¡± Having fallen into the pool, Qiao Ruoxin had swallowed quite a bit of water and was still spitting it out when she felt a coat wrap around her body. Her gaze, still dazed, turned back and met the deep eyes of Mo Chen. ¡°Mo Chen brother¡­¡± Mo Chen, with a tight face, picked her up without saying a word and then coldly nced at Lu Xingxing kneeling on the ground. Lu Xingxing was in a sorry state; her makeup had run, and the ck eyeliner had smeared into panda eyes. At this moment, the host of the party came over, ¡°Mr. Mo, I am truly sorry. Please take Miss Qiao to the vi for a bath and change of clothes. Be careful not to catch a cold.¡± Mo Chen finally spoke up, his voice low and detached, ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡­ The vi, the living room. Mo Chen was wearing a ck shirt, with the top two buttons undone and his sleeves casually rolled up, revealing the watch that Qiao Ruoxin had given him. The man exuded a fierce presence, expressionless, silent, with an air of dissatisfaction on his handsome face. Suddenly, a series of footsteps descended from upstairs. He looked up, a trace of disappointment appeared in his dark eyes as he withdrew his gaze. Descending the stairs was Lu Xingxing. After taking a shower and changing her clothes, Lu Xingxing assessed Mo Chen¡¯s expression as she sat on the sofa across from him, and couldn¡¯t help but sneeze. Mo Chen stared unblinkingly at Lu Xingxing, his gaze as if he were staring at a pile of garbage. Unable to bear his look, Lu Xingxing finally spoke up, ¡°Why are you staring at me like that? You seem so sure that it¡¯s all my fault? Maybe it was her who pushed me into the pool first?¡± ¡°Then you should have just stood there and let her push you in.¡± This indifferent and careless tone¡­ Lu Xingxing was incredulous, ¡°Isn¡¯t that a bit too biased? She¡¯s nothing more than an actress, and here I am, the esteemed miss of the Lu Family, should I just allow her to bully me? On what basis!¡± The next second, the man suddenly stood up. Lu Xingxing was startled. Then, she watched as Mo Chen stepped onto the coffee table, walked up to her, and looked down at her from above, exerting an invisible pressure. It seemed Dad was right, Mo Chen¡¯s presence was indeed very dominant. Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was full of disdain as he sneered, ¡°I¡¯ll tell you, if you dare to cause trouble for my woman again, hitting a woman is what I do best.¡± Lu Xingxing was utterly stunned. Hitting a woman? How could he say such a thing so righteously? And why does it seem¡­ somewhat domineering? Could it be because of his handsome face? ¡°Mo Chen, if it weren¡¯t for that face, saying such things would simply make you a thug and a bully!¡± The man coldly nced at Lu Xingxing, his eyes filled with contempt, and cast an unintentional nce upstairs, just in time to catch a glimpse of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s figure. Then, he turned and walked towards the staircase. Qiao Ruoxin, having changed into a new set of clothes, came downstairs. ¡°How are you?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes instantly softened with affection and tenderness. ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± The man pulled her to sit down in front of the sofa and picked up the bowl of ginger tea that had been cooling for a long time. ¡°Drink it.¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled briefly, nodded, and took a few sips of the ginger tea. Ever since Qiao Ruoxin appeared, the man¡¯s gaze was tightly locked onto her. Lu Xingxing, sitting opposite, witnessed the whole process and had always thought that no woman could tolerate Mo Chen¡¯s temperamental nature. But she found that Mo Chen was as docile as a tame beast in front of Qiao Ruoxin. Just a moment ago he was full of aggression, but now in front of Qiao Ruoxin, he was so sweet? Did this man have two faces? Lu Xingxing couldn¡¯t help protesting, ¡°Isn¡¯t that too biased? I sneezed and you didn¡¯t even prepare a bowl for me? And I had an arranged childhood engagement with you!¡± As soon as she said this, Qiao Ruoxin was taken aback and looked up at Mo Chen, ¡°Is she the one you were engaged to as a child?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s expression darkened a few shades, and he said with a deep voice, ¡°I¡¯ve already said, I take no responsibility.¡± ¡°You even told Qiao Ruoxin that my body is an eyesore, what do you mean by that!¡± The man frowned, a hint of confusion appearing in his gaze as he looked at the Little Ghost beside him. When had he ever said that Lu Xingxing¡¯s body was an eyesore? Looking at the smile at the corner of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mouth, he gave a coldugh and spoke dismissively, ¡°Indeed it¡¯s an eyesore, who knows if you were purposely in the men¡¯s changing room.¡± ¡°Mo Chen! You wait for me! I¡¯m not done with you!¡± Lu Xingxing suddenly stood up, giving onest look at that handsome yet infuriating face! Chapter 304 - 304 304 Little Ghost I Love You ?Chapter 304: Chapter 304: Little Ghost, I Love You Chapter 304: Chapter 304: Little Ghost, I Love You After Lu Xingxing left, only the two of them remained in the spacious living room. Mo Chen directly picked her up and ced her on hisp, gripping her slim waist, ¡°Little Ghost, when did I say anything about her figure being an eyesore?¡± ¡°It¡¯s pretty much the same thing.¡± The man chuckled derisively, ¡°I might be retaliated against by that woman, and you¡¯re not worried?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s slender fingers climbed onto the man¡¯s shoulders, ¡°Mo Chen, Miss Lu is no match for you, or is it that, because you were betrothed as children, you can¡¯t bear to make a move?¡± As expected, Mo Chen¡¯s expression turned colder, and his grip on her slim waist tightened. The man¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, his voice cold, ¡°You¡¯re just an ungrateful brat!¡± Instead of getting angry, Qiao Ruoxinughed, ¡°I¡¯ve caused trouble for you again.¡± Having said that, she hugged the man¡¯s body, her chin resting on his broad shoulders. Mo Chen hugged her tender body, his tone nasty as he spoke into her ear, ¡°Good that you know.¡± Qiao Ruoxin leant on the man¡¯s shoulder,plex emotions flickering in her eyes. If one were to say what was different about Mo Chen now from before, there really wasn¡¯t any difference. They were still intimate, hugging and kissing, but that was as far as it went. Mo Chen would no longer make any real advances towards her. Could it be¡­ he was tired of her? Was he no longer interested in her body? Was just a sense of duty sustaining their love? Thinking of these things, Qiao Ruoxin felt agitated and confused. If that really was the case, what was the point of their love? Suddenly, Qiao Ruoxin looked up, staring at the man¡¯s handsome face. A trace of confusion appeared in Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes, and his long fingers touched her small face, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± She was silent for a few seconds, then lowered her head and fiercely kissed the man¡¯s thin lips. Mo Chen was momentarily stunned, his handsome face sweeping with surprise. This was someone else¡¯s house, and Little Ghost never messed around in public, nor did she allow him to. This¡­ He watched the small face before him, her thick curledshes still damp. Feeling Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s soft lips. The man¡¯srge palm slowly moved from her waist to her shoulders, pushing her back, ¡°Little Ghost, what are you doing?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t even kiss my own boyfriend now? Do you not even want to kiss me anymore?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s voice came with a whimper of grievance. What on earth was wrong with this damned man? She really wanted to know! But whether she asked indirectly or directly, Mo Chen always seemed unwilling to answer her. Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face suddenly looked a bit gloomier; he touched her head, trying to soothe her, ¡°Stop it, we¡¯re in someone else¡¯s house.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Her tears suddenly burst out, feeling incredibly wronged. Even after making such an initiative, was this really the only reaction the damned man could muster? At that moment, the sound of footsteps approached. Qiao Ruoxin wiped her tears and quickly moved away from the man¡¯s embrace, sitting down on a nearby sofa. The hostess of the party came over, smiling, ¡°Mr. Mo, is Miss Qiao all right?¡± Mo Chen took her hand, stood up, and spoke with a heavy voice, ¡°It¡¯s nothing, we should be going. Thank you for your hospitality.¡± ¡°Sure, take care on your way.¡± Qiao Ruoxin said nothing, allowing the man to lead her away by the hand. ¡­ In the car. The atmosphere was extremely stiff. Qiao Ruoxin was sitting on one side, intentionally keeping her distance from the man, not wanting to get close to him. After staring at her for ten minutes, Mo Chen finally couldn¡¯t bear it any longer, pulling her into his arms and tightly wrapping around her body. ¡°Let go of me!¡± She struggled, twisting her body. ¡°¡­¡± The man remained silent, yet he refused to let her go. Qiao Ruoxin struggled in vain for quite a while, causing a fineyer of sweat to form on her forehead. The more she thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt; tears couldn¡¯t help but flow out, gliding down her cheeks to her jawline before dropping onto the back of the man¡¯s hand. Seeing the teardrop on the back of his hand, Mo Chen felt a tightness in his chest. Obvious panic appeared in his dark eyes; he kissed Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s cheek and coaxed her softly, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I was wrong. Don¡¯t cry, alright?¡± Still asking her if it¡¯s alright? ¡°Then do you even know why I am crying?¡± Her soft voice was filled with a mixture of grievance and reluctance. Mo Chen¡¯s eyes darkened: ¡°Because you have physical needs, and I didn¡¯t satisfy them for you.¡± Once these words were out. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face suddenly turned extremely embarrassed, what was a heartfelt sorrow suddenly took on an odd atmosphere because of his words! It took her a full ten seconds to snap out of it before she fiercely pped her hand on the man¡¯s shoulder: ¡°What nonsense are you talking about! I¡¯m crying because¡­ I feel like you don¡¯t love me as much as you used to!¡± How did she always feel that she and this damned man were never on the same wavelength? Mo Chen frowned unhappily, hugged her tight, and scolded, ¡°Not true!¡± ¡°Then why do you seem so repelled? Are you tired of me, fed up¡­¡± Though she wanted to say such words, she really couldn¡¯t bear it anymore; she couldn¡¯t tolerate Mo Chen¡¯s attitude towards her. Perhaps she had been spoiled by Mo Chen, which made her unable to withstand even the slightest bit of neglect. The next second, Mo Chen pinned her down on the seat, forcefully kissing her lips, leaving her unable to speak anymore, even tasting the salty vor of her tears. Qiao Ruoxin felt as if she were about to suffocate from his kisses, virtually given no chance to breathe. ¡°Mmm! What are you doing!¡± ¡°Is this passionate enough? Does it convey how I feel? Do I look like I¡¯m tired of it to you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She gasped for fresh air, feeling that her face must have turned red from suffocation. She locked eyes with Mo Chen for a full minute, then the man kissed her lips again. But this time, Qiao Ruoxin pushed away his chest: ¡°Again? Haven¡¯t you had enough?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you think I wasn¡¯t passionate enough?¡± The man said inly, his expression calm. ¡°I¡­ I can¡¯t exin it to you, just get up!¡± Qiao Ruoxin felt unable tomunicate with him; Mo Chenpletely misunderstood her meaning. She spoke of an emotional feeling, but Mo Chen took it as her having physical needs, which was really a bit exasperating. Even though, Qiao Ruoxin also felt that her series of actions seemed like theints of someone frustrated in desire. But actually, she wanted to understand what was on Mo Chen¡¯s mind! Mo Chen sat upright, helping her to sit up as well, his slender fingers straightening her disheveled curls, his voice patient and deep: ¡°Speak clearly, I can understand.¡± ¡°I¡­ I just feel like you don¡¯t love me anymore, or not as much as you used to.¡± The man coldly retorted, ¡°Not true.¡± ¡°Then why do I feel like you¡¯re avoiding me intentionally or not?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not true, it¡¯s your delusion.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked bewildered: ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Mo Chen wrapped his arms around her slender waist, holding her soft body against him, his chin resting in the hollow of her neck, his voice low and sensual: ¡°Little Ghost, I love you.¡± She immediately felt a tingling sensation spread throughout her body. Could it really be that she was overthinking everything? Chapter 305 - 305 305 Mo Yes Little Secret ?Chapter 305: Chapter 305: Mo Ye¡¯s Little Secret Chapter 305: Chapter 305: Mo Ye¡¯s Little Secret Suddenly, the sound of a mobile phone vibrating filled the car. Mo Chen frowned slightly, with some reluctance, he let go of the Little Ghost he was holding and picked up the phone to answer. ¡°Boss Mo, Miss Lin Xi¡¯s whereabouts can¡¯t be found anywhere; it¡¯s as if she has evaporated from the Human World.¡± His face turned cold in an instant, ¡°No need to look for her, she wille to us on her own when the timees.¡± ¡°Yes! Understood!¡± The man hung up the phone. Because the atmosphere inside the car was too quiet, Qiao Ruoxin also heard the content of the call very clearly. ¡°Lin Xi is missing?¡± Mo Chen held her shoulders lightly, responding indifferently, ¡°Yeah, she ran away.¡± ¡°What do you n to do with Lin Xi after you find her?¡± ¡°Kill her.¡± ¡°¡­¡± How could he still be so violent and bloody? That irritable temper hadn¡¯t changed at all, only it had be more sinister instead of overtly cruel. During the conversation, the car slowly entered the garage of Vi No. 1. ¡­ After returning to the vi, Mo Chen went to the study to deal with some matters, and she decided to take a bath first. Half an hourter. Qiao Ruoxin, wearing a bathrobe, came out to the terrace and sat on the outdoor sofa to get some fresh air. A short whileter, the sound of a door opening came from the bedroom. The tall figure of the man walked up to her and sat on the sofa, his long arm wrapping around her slender waist, when his phone vibrated again. Mo Chen¡¯s eyebrows knitted together, seeming somewhat impatient as he nced at the phone screen showing: Father. He picked up the phone and put it to his ear, ¡°Dad, what is it?¡± Qiao Ruoxin was wrapped in his arms, ying with her delicate fingers, her fingertips caressing the ¡®Sun Star¡¯ diamond ring on her ring finger. From the other end of the phone, Mo Tian¡¯s voice came through, ¡°You little rascal, did you give the endorsement for the LK product series to your little girlfriend?¡± She leaned against the man, hearing this, her body involuntarily stiffened as she looked up at the man¡¯s handsome face. Mo Chen¡¯s expression remained calm as he spoke in a deep voice, ¡°Yeah.¡± ¡°Son, I don¡¯t oppose your involvement with girls, but isn¡¯t this too big a price to pay? We have never sought celebrity endorsements for the LK series, precisely to stay away from the influence of celebrities. We aim to produce only conscience products, don¡¯t you understand that?¡± The man lowered his head to y with Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fingers, even kissing them gently, his voice deep, ¡°There¡¯s a saying, ¡®a new official makes a show of authority¡¯.¡± ¡°You scamp, do you know why I kept you in theb for two years? Or why I didn¡¯t let you join the board until now? Without moral character, no one will respect you! This is pushing someone to their downfall!¡± Mo Chen raised his eyes to the night sky, ¡°Dad, I know what I¡¯m doing. I just want to bring about a reform, to expand into the young people¡¯s market.¡± ¡°Even so, you should proceed step by step. Alright, we¡¯ll talk in detail at thepany tomorrow.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± After hanging up the phone, the man fell into silence, his thoughts unknown. Qiao Ruoxin called out, ¡°Brother Mo Chen.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± The man looked into her eyes. ¡°I think Uncle Mo is quite right. I also feel I¡¯m not worthy of my position. Maybe I should¡­¡± The man chuckled, ¡°If you didn¡¯t have such high poprity, I wouldn¡¯t have chosen you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked puzzled; she really didn¡¯t understand business matters. Mo Chen gently stroked her head, his tone indulgent, ¡°Sweetheart, I have my own ns. You don¡¯t need to worry about these things.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± Shey in the man¡¯s arms, closed her eyes, and realized that overthinking really did give her a headache. Suddenly, Mo Chen picked her up and headed towards the bedroom. His chin resting on top of her head, he spoke softly, ¡°It¡¯s veryte, go to sleep. I¡¯ll take a shower.¡± ¡°Mm, okay.¡± He ced Qiao Ruoxin on the bed, then turned and walked toward the bathroom. Qiao Ruoxiny on her side in bed, staring at the firmly shut bathroom door, the four words Uncle Mo had said echoing in her ears: ¡°Virtue does not match position¡­¡± After ten minutes, the man returned to the bed, his body carrying a fresh, cool scent, and turned off all the lights. Then, he held Qiao Ruoxin in his arms and whispered in her ear, ¡°Sleep.¡± She didn¡¯t speak, letting the man hold her as she fell asleep, and gradually, she closed her eyes and entered into slumber. ¡­ The next day. Qiao Ruoxin woke up early because she had an important movie audition today. After washing up and changing her clothes, as she was about to leave, she noticed Mo Tian out on his morning run. No matter how busy he was with work, Mo Chen would still find time to run three days a week and visit the gym in the evening. Did it look like he was trying to ovee jetg? ¡°Miss Qiao, it¡¯s time to leave.¡± The driver opened the car door for her and couldn¡¯t help but remind her. Qiao Ruoxin came back to her senses, ¡°Oh, let¡¯s go.¡± Once she got into the car, she rolled down the window and watched the tall figure in the distance, dressed in light grey sportswear, wearing headphones. It was as if she saw Mo Chen from their college days, fresh and spirited, full of youthful vigor, the man usually in suits and shoes now carried a youthful vibe. Qiao Ruoxin smiled helplessly and then rolled up the window. At the same time¡ª Xiaowu ran up to Mo Chen, holding an envelope, ¡°Mo Tian, stop for a moment! The results are out!¡± Mo Chen stopped running and took off his headphones, sweat glistening on his handsome face with an abstinent sexiness. The man, out of breath, opened the envelope and pulled out the medical examination results. Xiaowu said on the side, ¡°The doctor said all your bodily functions are very normal, maybe it¡¯s still a psychological barrier that hasn¡¯t been ovee¡­¡± Xiaowu trailed off, not daring to continue, because, at that moment, Mo Tian¡¯s expression had turned extremely unpleasant. Mo Chen stared at the medical report, all tests normal, and his eyes darkened, his handsome face bing tense. Xiaowu couldn¡¯t help but offer a cautious suggestion, ¡°Why not tell Miss Qiao the truth? I think she¡¯s so understanding, she will understand you¡­¡± Suddenly! Mo Chen threw the medical report at Xiaowu, his emotions uncontrobly vtile, he shouted angrily, ¡°What do you want me to say? Tell her I¡¯m not performing recently? To stay away from me? I warn you! If you dare let slip even a half word, I¡¯ll kill you!¡± Xiaowu caught the medical report, coughed awkwardly and lowered his head. ¡°The doctor said, you may still need to continue seeing a psychologist¡­¡± ¡°See crap! If I keep seeing that, I¡¯ll really be useless!¡± The man¡¯s handsome face was full of frustration. He put on his headphones and continued to run, venting the nameless fire within him. Xiaowu stood still, watching his retreating back, and heaved a helpless sigh, ¡°Sigh, but if he doesn¡¯t see a psychologist, who knows when he¡¯ll recover¡­¡± Xiaowu looked down at the medical report, all bodily functions normal, which meant the issue was still psychological. The saying goes, ¡°a mental problem requires a mental cure.¡± How could it work without seeing a psychologist? But without Mo Tian¡¯s permission, Xiaowu didn¡¯t dare to take it upon himself to inform Qiao Ruoxin. Chapter 306 - 306 306 Brother Mo Chen I am especially ?Chapter 306: Chapter 306: Brother Mo Chen, I am especially, especially happy today! Chapter 306: Chapter 306: Brother Mo Chen, I am especially, especially happy today! Audition site. After Qiao Ruoxin arrived at the audition site, she found that the queue for the female lead role stretched over ten meters long. ¡°Why are there so many people?¡± She was shocked by this scene. The assistant whispered in her ear, ¡°This is just the number for today¡¯s audition, it¡¯s like this every day.¡± It seems a big production directed by a renowned filmmaker nevercks investors and actors. It felt like all the female actors in the capital hade here to audition. Suddenly, two bodyguards clearing the way approached from behind, guarding a woman. Qiao Ruoxin turned around and recognized her at a nce¡ªit was Lu Xingxing! When Lu Xingxing passed by her, she stopped in her tracks, a look of surprise on her face, ¡°You¡¯re auditioning too? I advise you not to waste your time; I¡¯m set on being the lead actress for this movie!¡± She couldn¡¯t help butugh out of anger, ¡°You¡¯ve neither graduated from a professional film academy nor have any artistic talents, so why are you even here in the entertainment industry?¡± Lu Xingxing lifted her chin, her smile smug, ¡°Because our family is rich, isn¡¯t that enough? Look at the newbies in the entertainment industry these days, with their crooked melons and split dates, plenty of them peddling a mentally-challenged persona; if they can make it, why can¡¯t I?¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t be bothered to argue with her and grabbed her assistant, preparing to leave. There was no point in auditioning anyway, since it was all rigged for Lu Xingxing from the start. Unexpectedly, Lu Xingxing grabbed her wrist, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, you aren¡¯t going to bother Mo Chen to snatch the role from me, are you? I can fight for many resources just by relying on the Lu Family, and without Mo Chen to back you up, who do you think you are?¡± Qiao Ruoxin withdrew her hand, giving a coldugh, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, such a trivial matter isn¡¯t worth me going to Mo Chen.¡± After speaking, she lead her assistant away from the audition site. ¡­ The assistant followed her closely, ¡°Ruoxin! How could you just give up on the audition like that! It was arranged by President Bai himself!¡± Qiao Ruoxin stopped in front of the elevator and pressed the call button. ¡°Didn¡¯t you see it was all predetermined? What¡¯s the point in trying?¡± ¡°But¡­¡± Before the assistant could say more, Qiao Ruoxin identally noticed a room with a piece of paper on the door: ¡°Falling Star Audition Site.¡± But the ce was utterly deserted. Qiao Ruoxin stepped past the assistant and walked into the room, where only one assistant director sat. Upon seeing her, the assistant director¡¯s face lit up with surprise, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin?¡± ¡°Hello, are you holding auditions? Howe there¡¯s no one here?¡± The assistant director was genuinely excited to see her, after all, she was currently a popr girl group idol. ¡°Ah, this is a science fiction movie, and the funds are quite tight. The investors aren¡¯t very optimistic about the market for the film, so the pay isn¡¯t very high, which is why not many people areing to audition.¡± Qiao Ruoxin suddenly became interested. There were hardly any decent science fiction movies produced domestically; if she could really star in a sessful sci-fi film, her future would be limitless. ¡°Director, could you tell me about the general plot of ¡®Falling Star¡¯?¡± ¡°Certainly, certainly!¡± The assistant director¡¯s eyes shone, and he was exceedingly excited. ¡­ An hourter. The little assistant followed Qiao Ruoxin with a frown, ¡°Ruoxin, why did you agree to y the leadingdy in this movie? The financial situation of this film is so unstable that it might stop production any day, and the pay is just tens of thousands, with your current value, that¡¯s simply¡­¡± But Qiao Ruoxin was smiling very happily, patting the assistant on the shoulder, ¡°You¡¯ve got to look at the bigger picture, what if it¡¯s a hit? And the film¡¯s theme is quite good.¡± And it was in line with Mo Chen¡¯s standards. It was a science fiction movie, so there were no romantic scenes, and certainly no kissing or bed scenes. Yay! Finally, she could y the leading role! She had to make something of her career, otherwise Uncle Mo¡¯s words ¡°unworthy of the position¡± pierced her heart like a thorn. At that moment, Lu Xingxing was once again escorted out by her bodyguards. Lu Xingxing strutted around with an air of arrogance, as if her entitlement and princess syndrome were written all over her face. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, even if you can¡¯t oupete me, there¡¯s no need to degrade yourself like this, actually auditioning for some unknown movie,¡± the disdain in Lu Xingxing¡¯s voice was clear. Qiao Ruoxin crossed her arms, nced coldly at Lu Xingxing, and smiled faintly, ¡°What¡¯s it to you?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want you to get fooled and end up not getting paid. Just a friendly reminder,¡± Lu Xingxing sighed. ¡°Doesn¡¯t matter, I¡¯m not short on cash. With Mo Chen taking care of me, consider it just for fun.¡± The casual tone instantly ignited Lu Xingxing¡¯s rage, ¡°Are you addicted to relying on Mo Chen? You don¡¯t find it shameful but rather take pride in it?¡± She couldn¡¯t help but chuckle and nodded her head lightly. With a ding, the elevator doors slowly opened. Qiao Ruoxin, followed by her assistant, walked into the elevator, looking at Lu Xingxing and her crowded entourage, ¡°Why don¡¯t you wait for the next one, you guys take up too much space.¡± ¡°You!¡± The elevator doors slowly closed, and Qiao Ruoxin revealed a sweet smile until the doors shut tightly. Lu Xingxing¡¯s face was filled with rage, ¡°What¡¯s so great about Qiao Ruoxin besides her good looks? I thought Mo Chen saw something special in her, turns out it¡¯s just about the face, so superficial!¡± A bodyguard beside her whispered, ¡°Miss, Qiao Ruoxin does have some talent. She¡¯s the hottest new star in the country right now and was the top scorer to enter the Film Academy. She¡¯s widely regarded in the industry.¡± ¡°Whose bodyguard are you? Praising her?¡± Lu Xingxing kicked the bodyguard, who silently closed his mouth. ¡­ Hengzhong Group. Outside the Chairman¡¯s office. The secretary Jiang, who was on the phone, looked up and saw Qiao Ruoxin approaching and couldn¡¯t help but widen her eyes. Jiang quickly hung up the phone and got up to greet her, ¡°Miss Qiao, howe you¡¯re here? You didn¡¯t even give us a heads-up, Director Mo is in a high-level meeting.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright, I¡¯ll wait for him in his office,¡± Qiao Ruoxin replied. Jiang, ¡°Okay, would you like something to drink?¡± ¡°Make me a cup of coffee, please. Thank you.¡± ¡°No problem, please wait a moment.¡± After entering the office, Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but marvel; being the chairman really was different¡ªthe new office was twice the size of the previous one. She sat down on the sofa in the reception area and surveyed the office¡¯s interior design: simple and stylish, understated yet exuding luxury. After Jiang brought the coffee and left, Qiao Ruoxin had drunk half her coffee when the office door opened, and there was Mr. Mo, finally back. She looked up and saw Mo Chen dressed in a white shirt and ck suit pants, his sleeves rolled up, revealing his sexy forearms. The man had a gloomy expression when he entered the office, which changed to surprise and delight when he saw her sitting on the sofa. Mo Chenughed out loud, heading toward the sofa. Before he could get close, Qiao Ruoxin happily stood up and rushed straight into the man¡¯s arms. Mo Chen instinctively caught her delicate, soft body, stumbled backward, then looked down at her exquisite face, ¡°Feeling good?¡± ¡°Mo Chen, I¡¯m particrly happy today! Because I get to y the female lead,¡± Qiao Ruoxin beamed. The man didn¡¯t react much and just smiled slightly, ¡°I know.¡± She continued, ¡°It¡¯s not the opportunity you gave me, I got it myself.¡± The man¡¯s expression changed instantly, bing dark and ominous as his long fingers gripped her jaw, ¡°What did you say?¡± Qiao Ruoxin was taken aback, then quickly responded, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s a science fiction movie, no romance scenes!¡± Chapter 307 - 307 307 Little Ghost Dont Leave Me ?Chapter 307: Chapter 307: Little Ghost, Don¡¯t Leave Me Chapter 307: Chapter 307: Little Ghost, Don¡¯t Leave Me Once she exined, the man¡¯s expression became a bit more pleasant, but he was still clearly annoyed. Mo Chen looked down at her and said in a deep voice, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you want the movie I picked for you?¡± The films he chose for Little Ghost were naturally big productions, with stable financial backing, professionalism in all aspects, and of course, no romantic scenes. ¡°Lu Xingxing snatched it away, she¡¯s started to get into the entertainment industry as well,¡± she said. The man frowned in displeasure, his tone full of aversion, ¡°Her again!¡± He picked up his phone, ready to make a call. Qiao Ruoxin stopped him, ¡°No need, the science fiction movie I¡¯ve chosen now is also very interesting, I really like it.¡± The man lifted her into his arms and sat down on the couch, with Qiao Ruoxin sitting on top of him. Qiao Ruoxin looked at him in silence and asked softly, ¡°Aren¡¯t you happy?¡± ¡°No.¡± The man¡¯s tone was indifferent, showing no sign of displeasure, but it was indeed cold. He just hated the feeling of Little Ghost slipping out of his control. Perhaps his desire for control was too strong, or maybe his paranoia was acting up. ¡°But I feel like you¡¯re unhappy.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s slender fingers caressed her cheek as he said in a deep voice, ¡°I don¡¯t want you to be out of my control, just like that.¡± She was slightly taken aback. ¡°Mo Chen, all I¡¯m doing is going to work to shoot a film, and there are no romantic scenes in this movie, let alone any kissing or bed scenes¡­¡± She was interrupted by his scoffing, followed by a sigh, ¡°I know, you¡¯re a good girl, it¡¯s not your fault, it¡¯s mine.¡± But he couldn¡¯t control himself. Mo Chen hugged her soft body, burying his head in the nape of her neck, inhaling the faint scent of a young girl that lingered on her. ¡°Little Ghost¡­¡± ¡°Yes?¡± His low and sexy voice echoed in her ear, giving her goosebumps. There was a touch of decadence in the man¡¯s voice, ¡°It seems like my condition has gotten worse.¡± Shock filled Ruoxin¡¯s eyes as she looked down at the man¡¯s broad shoulders. Her slender fingers climbed onto Mo Chen¡¯s shoulders, wrapping around his neck, she said with a smile, ¡°But I think you¡¯re perfectly normal, don¡¯t overthink it.¡± Mo Chen did not respond. Only he knew howplex his feelings were at that moment. On the surface, everything seemed calm, showing no signs of abnormality, but in reality¡­ he could feel his heart in his chest changing bit by bit. Where did the problem lie? He didn¡¯t know, but his emotions were bing increasingly difficult to control. Before, it was just irritability, but now he seemed unable tomand those emotions, like a stagnant pool, lifeless and dull. Mo Chen held her close, ¡°Little Ghost, don¡¯t leave me.¡± Her eyes were filled with confusion, unsure of what was happening. The man¡¯s voice had be extremely hoarse as he kissed her earlobe and whispered, ¡°Even if I can¡¯t¡­ you must not leave me.¡± Qiao Ruoxin felt as though she couldn¡¯t understand a single word. ¡°Mo Chen, what are you talking about?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing, in any case, you can¡¯t leave me, understand?¡± Mo Chen suddenly spoke with a heavier tone, hisrge hand sping the back of her head, and he kissed her fiercely, a kiss that stormed her defenses and was filled with intense possessiveness. Qiao Ruoxin feltpletely bewildered. I had no idea what was happening. The kiss ended. I felt like I was about to suffocate, panting slightly. The man was resting his forehead against mine, ¡°Little Ghost, wait for me a bit longer, I still have to attend a meeting. Apany me to a banquet tonight, okay?¡± Her little face flushed, she nodded obediently, ¡°Got it, go ahead.¡± Mo Chen chuckled softly, nted a kiss on her forehead, and then stood up. He nced at the half-cup of coffee left by Qiao Ruoxin, picked it up directly, and finished the remaining coffee. Then, he turned and walked towards the desk, picked up a document, and left the office again. After hearing the door close, Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but copse onto the sofa, hugging the pillow. ¡°What¡¯s going on with Mo Chen¡­¡± She fell into deep thought, sensing that Mo Chen was a bit off, but couldn¡¯t pinpoint exactly what was strange. Qiao Ruoxin sat up straight, couldn¡¯t help but pick up her phone, and opened a social forum app. After much deliberation, she posted a message: My boyfriend has suddenly be very strange, what should I do? Waiting online! She soon received many responses fromizens. [How strange? Could he be cheating?] [Tell us specifically what kind of strange we¡¯re talking about, otherwise, how can we help you?] Qiao Ruoxin thought for a long while before replying: [It¡¯s just¡­ he feels a bit odd to me, he used to be beast-mode, and now he¡¯s be the silent gentleman type, very polite.] [It¡¯s over, you must have been cuckolded, has the frequency of your lovemaking decreasedtely?] Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s heart skipped a beat, she replied: [Yes¡­] [Then it¡¯s settled, he¡¯s definitely got someone on the side!] [Same here! That¡¯s how my boyfriend cheated! It pissed me off so much! Just thinking about it makes me want to strangle that dog of a man!] [Girl! All men are dogs, just break up! You know we always advise to break up rather than make up!] Break up? Isn¡¯t that a bit rash? Qiao Ruoxin frowned slightly, fingers tapping the keyboard quickly, she replied: [But he still treats me the same as before, nothing¡¯s changed. Maybe we¡¯re just in a rtionship rut?] [Don¡¯t listen to them, breakups should be considered carefully. Maybe your boyfriend has just been busy with worktely, you know when work gets too much, there really isn¡¯t much mood for apuse in love.] [But be careful, once a man goes into sage mode, it¡¯s dangerous. You have to figure out a way to stimte him, with sexy lingerie or something, act cute and allure him!] [You should decide for yourself, it¡¯s not good for us to judge. After all, we¡¯re not you.] Qiao Ruoxin was browsing through the replies in the post, what is this messy advice? She simply exited the app, the more she read, the more it gave her a headache. Forty minutester, Mo Chen returned. There seemed to be a hint of exhaustion on Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face. He sat down beside her, leaned against the sofa, and pinched the bridge of his nose with his long fingers. Qiao Ruoxin looked at his perfect side profile, maybe he really was just too busy with work to be in the mood? After all, Mr. Mo was the chairman of the Hengzhong Group, and now that he was part of the board of directors, there were even more matters requiring his attention and decisions every day. She got up, moved behind the sofa, and ced her delicate fingers on the man¡¯s temples. The man suddenly opened his eyes, and his first sight was Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s little face turned upside down. His lips curled up, his voicezy, ¡°So well-behaved?¡± Qiao Ruoxin, with a gentle touch, massaged the man¡¯s temples, her voice soft, ¡°The inte says that when a boyfriend is busy with work, a girlfriend should be more understanding.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s handsome brows raised, ¡°Again with going online?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± The man closed his eyes, his lips curving into an indulgent smile, ¡°Spend more time online when you¡¯re free.¡± Chapter 308 - 308 308 Do You Want the Beauty to Save the ?Chapter 308: Chapter 308: Do You Want the Beauty to Save the Hero? Chapter 308: Chapter 308: Do You Want the Beauty to Save the Hero? ¡°Is the meeting very tiring?¡± The man¡¯s voice respondedzily, ¡°Mmm¡­¡± While Qiao Ruoxin massaged the man¡¯s temples, she asked, ¡°Do you have to go to the banquet? Why not go home to sleep instead?¡± Mo Chen slowly opened his dark eyes, grasped her slender wrist, pulled her around in front of the sofa, and drew her into his embrace. He held her as if she was a pillow. The man¡¯s deep voice resonated next to her ear, ¡°I can¡¯t push it off, it¡¯s the Lu Family¡¯s celebration banquet.¡± Qiao Ruoxin leaned on his shoulder, the smile at the corner of her mouth stiffening slightly. She really didn¡¯t want to go to the Lu Family, and she wanted even less to meet that Lu Xingxing. Mo Chen hugged her on the couch, closed his eyes, and said softly, ¡°Sleep with me for half an hour, then we¡¯ll leave.¡± ¡°Okay, sleep. I¡¯ll be with you.¡± She looked at the man¡¯s handsome profile, which appeared tired. She couldn¡¯t help but stroke his face with her fingers, feeling a twinge of heartache for him, as he had to deal with so much every day, he must be very tired. ¡­ Evening. The Lu Family¡¯s celebration banquet. The Lu Family had shut down all their factories abroad and waspletely shifting their development back to the domestic market, so they held a celebration banquet to not only entertain friends within the circle but also to widely announce their return. The banquet was at the Lu Family¡¯s vi. Qiao Ruoxin stood chatting with Lan Ke in a corner. ¡°Are you still experiencing morning sickness?¡± She took a sip of her juice. Lan Ke shook her head with a smile, ¡°Not anymore, I just feel really sleepy. Xiaobai has beening home every day to apany me, taking me everywhere, probably afraid I¡¯ll be kidnapped again.¡± ¡°Who would¡¯ve thought Xiaobai usually acts so carefree, but when ites to loving you, he has always been serious,¡± Qiao Ruoxin said with a touch of envy in her tone. Lan Ke frowned, ¡°What do you mean by that¡­ Is the love Mo Chen gives you not enough?¡± Not wanting to burden Lan Ke with her troubles, she just smiled faintly, ¡°He¡¯s also very good to me.¡± Lan Ke spoke to her seriously, ¡°Ruoxin, I think you made the right choice marrying Mo Chen. He¡¯s very suitable for you; you two are the most perfect match.¡± ¡°Yeah, I know. Oh, by the way, I heard that the Lan Family¡¯s business has recently run into problems, and they¡¯re looking to Xiaobai for help?¡± Lan Ke scoffed coldly, ¡°Do you think Xiaobai would care about the Lan Family¡¯s mess? He¡¯s known for his vindictiveness.¡± ¡°Yeah, Bai Junyan may act all easy-going around us, but in the business world, he has never been soft-hearted.¡± Qiao Ruoxin nced unintentionally over to where Mo Chen was, just in time to see Lu Xingxinging over with a champagne ss. It looked like the neer had ill intentions. She put down her juice, ¡°Ake, I¡¯m going to check over there.¡± ¡°Okay, sure.¡± ¡­ Mo Chen was conversing with someone, and his peripheral vision had already caught sight of Lu Xingxing approaching. The moment he saw this woman, impatience shed across his brows. His long fingers picked up a champagne ss, took a sip, and frowned in displeasure. Lu Xingxing, with a smug smile on her face, walked up to the man and taunted, ¡°Lord Mo, you don¡¯t think that just because you¡¯ve seen my body and said I¡¯m hard on the eyes, I¡¯m going to let it go, do you? Do I look like the type who¡¯s easy to push around?¡± Disdain filled Mo Chen¡¯s ck eyes as he said in a cold, emotionless tone, ¡°I can see it, you have a shrewish nature.¡± ¡°Mo Chen! I have put up with you for a long time. You saw my body and said I¡¯m hard on the eyes! Now you¡¯re also calling me a shrew! How can there be a man like you!¡± Lu Xingxing, her anger ming, clutched the champagne ss, ready to ssh it onto that exceptionally handsome face! Truly, aside from his good looks, he was good for nothing else! Suddenly! ¡°Ah!¡± Qiao Ruoxin was caught between two people, and the champagne in Lu Xingxing¡¯s hand had identally spilled onto her own face. The surroundings erupted into amotion. At this moment, Lu Xingxing looked extremely embarrassed, her eyes burning with resentment as she red at Qiao Ruoxin, who had suddenly appeared before her! Whereas Qiao Ruoxin had an innocent expression, ¡°Miss Lu, I¡¯m sorry, let me quickly help you change your clothes!¡± Having said that, she looked back and gave Mo Chen a nce, ¡°Mo Chen, wait for me a moment, I will be right back.¡± Then, she pulled Lu Xingxing away from there. With so many curious stares around her, Lu Xingxing had no choice but to cover her face with her hands and let Qiao Ruoxin lead her to a secluded area. ncing around and seeing no one, Qiao Ruoxin let go of Lu Xingxing¡¯s hand and said coldly, ¡°Go change your clothes yourself.¡± After speaking, she intended to turn around and leave. Lu Xingxing shouted angrily, ¡°You stop right there! Did you do that on purpose or not?¡± She slowly smiled, turning around, ¡°Of course it was on purpose. Do you think I would just stand by and watch as you threw champagne on Mo Chen? You really thought highly of yourself.¡± ¡°He owes me that! Who let him see my body! Perverts should pay the price!¡± Qiao Ruoxin was somewhat helpless, even finding itughable, ¡°Please, Miss Lu, can we be reasonable? It was you who showed up in the men¡¯s changing room, not Mo Chen actively going into thedies¡¯ changing room to peek at you changing.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care! He must apologize to me and beg for my forgiveness! Otherwise, I will not let him off!¡± ¡°¡­¡± She truly was unreasonable and impossible tomunicate with. Qiao Ruoxin stepped closer to Lu Xingxing, her gaze cold and clear, ¡°Lu Xingxing, I warn you, don¡¯t try to embarrass Mo Chen in public, put away your childish little tricks.¡± ¡°Ha! Qiao Ruoxin, I¡¯m ready to take you on. Do you want to be the damsel who rescues the hero? You should weigh whether you have the strength for that!¡± Lu Xingxing said disdainfully, her every move filled with arrogance. The night was silent. Qiao Ruoxin slightly narrowed her beautiful eyes, sizing up the willful and arrogant Lu Xingxing before her. ¡°Lu Xingxing, could it be that you want to pursue Mo Chen?¡± ¡°Chase after him? Why should I chase him? We are already betrothed since childhood. You, Qiao Ruoxin, you¡¯re like a homewrecker now, aren¡¯t you?¡± She couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud, herughter filled with sarcasm. ¡°A homewrecker? How shameless you are to say that.¡± ¡­ At the party scene. Mo Chen wore a ck suit, tall and majestic, his handsome face veiled with frost, his eyes searching for the figure of that ¡°Little Ghost.¡± He even looked at his wristwatch impatiently. Twenty minutes had passed. Suddenly, that soft voice rang out: ¡°Mo Chen, looking for me?¡± The man looked up to see Qiao Ruoxin standing before him with a radiant smile, his irritable expression eased somewhat. Mo Chen picked up a ss of orange juice and handed it to her, his voice deep, ¡°What took you so long?¡± ¡°Nothing much, just chatting with Miss Lu.¡± She took a sip of the orange juice, her manner elegant, poised, and proper. The man frowned slightly, ¡°What do you have to talk about with her?¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at him, blinked her eyes, and said, ¡°Miss Lu said she wanted to take revenge on you, and I said I would protect you.¡± Mo Chen stared at the charming and sweet little face before him, finding it a bit amusing, ¡°You protect me?¡± ¡°Yes, indeed, don¡¯t you believe me?¡± The man raised his right hand, touched Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s head, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll let you protect me.¡± Qiao Ruoxin revealed a sweet smile. Chapter 309 - 309 309 Little Ghost how do you plan to ?Chapter 309: Chapter 309: Little Ghost, how do you n to protect me? Chapter 309: Chapter 309: Little Ghost, how do you n to protect me? She nudged the man¡¯s sturdy arm with her shoulder and whispered, ¡°To protect you, is there any reward?¡± ¡°When the person is already yours, what reward do you still want?¡± Mo Chen chuckled softly and gently swayed the champagne ss in his hand. She chuckled softly, ¡°That¡¯s true, huh¡­¡± The corners of the man¡¯s mouth curled up, and he nced sideways at Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s delicate profile, ¡°Little Ghost, how do you n to protect me?¡± This was the first time in his life that he had been protected by a woman, and it was his woman at that. This feeling¡­seemed rather nice. ¡°I already protected you once just now, didn¡¯t you notice?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s sword-like brows furrowed, and a trace of confusion surfaced in his dark eyes. Just now¡­? Seeing the confusion in the man¡¯s eyes, she couldn¡¯t help sighing, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, I was wrong. I thought Lu Xingxing was no match for you, but if she ys those little tricks and tactics of women, you would definitely be caught off guard.¡± After all, Mo was a steel-brained straight man and also a chauvinist. However, Mo Chenughed, hisughter deep and filled with pleasure, ¡°Then you¡¯d better protect me well.¡± ¡­ In the car. On the way back, Qiao Ruoxin felt dizzy because she had drunk quite a bit. Shey powerless in the man¡¯s arms, and he massaged her temples while the atmosphere inside the car was quiet and harmonious. Qiao Ruoxin murmured softly, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, it still hurts, could you press a bit harder¡­?¡± Mo Chen looked at the little drunk in his arms, who still had so many requests even when drunk, but he still increased his strength, massaging her temples. ¡°Is this okay?¡± ¡°Mm, feels good¡­¡± She closed her eyes, hershes thick and curled, the corners of her mouth lifted in a sweet curve. ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to drink so much next time, okay?¡± His voice was deep and sexy, tempting her in her groggy state. Qiao Ruoxiny in the man¡¯s arms, her little hand tightly clutching his tie, obediently nodding her head, ¡°Understood¡­¡± It was unclear how much time passed before Qiao Ruoxin slowly opened her eyes, and Mo Chen was still massaging her. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, are you tired?¡± The man¡¯s gaze turned toward the dark night outside the car window, but his long fingers continued the massaging motion on her temples. At the sound, he turned back to look at her in his arms, ¡°A little.¡± Qiao Ruoxin caught the hand massaging her, ¡°Then stop rubbing, rest for a bit.¡± She held his hand, idly ying with it¡ªthis scoundrel of a man had nice hands, long and slender fingers with distinct knuckles. Suddenly, a sly gleam shed in her eyes, she picked up the man¡¯s finger and gently bit it. Sure enough, Mo Chen¡¯s body stiffened in an instant. That sensitive? Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud. ¡°Little Ghost¡­¡± The man¡¯s voice was hoarse to the extreme. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Want to be bitten by me again?¡± Mo Chen snorted withughter and pinched her little cheek, ¡°You¡¯re getting naughtier.¡± ¡°What if it were Lu Xingxing who bit you?¡± The intimate atmosphere was instantly shattered, and the man unceremoniously smacked her on the butt, ¡°Say that again, I dare you!¡± Just thinking of that scene made Mo Chen feel sick. Some intimate gestures were only for this Little Ghost to perform. If it were another woman, he might not be able to control himself from kicking her away. Looking at the disgust between the man¡¯s brows, Qiao Ruoxinughed, ¡°I won¡¯t say it, just joking.¡± At that moment, her cell phone began to ring. Shey in the man¡¯s arms, picked up the phone, and ced it to her ear, her voice still cheerful, ¡°I¡¯m Qiao Ruoxin, who¡¯s this?¡± A middle-aged man¡¯s voice came from the other end, ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± In an instant, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s smile stiffened on her face, her entire being frozen. It was Uncle Lawrence¡­ Naturally, Mo Chen also noticed her change, examining the subtle shifts in her expression. ¡°Do you need me for something?¡± she forced herself to calm down. ¡°I heard from Simon that you refuse toe back no matter what, that you don¡¯t even care about your mom anymore.¡± Listening to Lawrence¡¯s voice on the phone, she really wanted to ask: Are you really my biological father? She slowly sat up straight, leaving Mo Chen¡¯s embrace, and moved closer to the car window on the other side, saying, ¡°Yes, I have no desire to return, no matter what.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you like the United States, or is it that you don¡¯t like us? Hasn¡¯t our care for you over the past two years moved you at all?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Her tone was filled with resolve. ¡°Fine, then stay there for now, but when ites to getting married, it¡¯s not for you to decide.¡± After saying that, he hung up the phone directly. Qiao Ruoxin wanted to say something else, but the line was already dead. Although Uncle Lawrence hadn¡¯t said anything harsh, she felt a silent threat. Mo Chen looked at her silent figure and spoke up: ¡°Was it Lawrence?¡± ¡°Mmm¡­¡± The atmosphere inside the car was quiet, so Mo Chen had heard every word of her conversation crystal clear. The car slowly entered Jiang Mansion Number One. Back in the vi, the man didn¡¯t go straight upstairs but sat down on the living room sofa instead. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going upstairs?¡± She found it odd, stopped in her tracks, and looked towards the man on the sofa. Mo Chen sat on the sofa, took out a cigarette and ced it between his thin lips, ready to light it with a lighter. ¡°You go up first, I¡¯ll have a smoke.¡± Smoking again! The moment the man opened the lighter, the cigarette between his lips was suddenly taken away by Qiao Ruoxin. He frowned in displeasure, but unexpectedly, an orange lollipop was pushed towards his lips. ¡°Stop smoking, eat this instead.¡± Mo Chen looked down at the lollipop in front of him, thinking what was he, a grown man, doing with a lollipop? ¡°I won¡¯t eat it, take it back.¡± His stubborn streak was ring up again! Qiao Ruoxin frowned: ¡°If you smoke, you¡¯re not allowed to sleep in the bedroom tonight!¡± The man looked up ring at her, but Qiao Ruoxin red back, both of them locked in stalemate, neither willing to back down. In the end, it was Mo Chen whopromised first. An expression of resignation crossed his handsome face, he opened his thin lips and bit into the lollipop. Instantly, a wave of sweet orange vor spread across his tongue. The man frowned in distaste: ¡°Disgusting.¡± ¡°Is that more disgusting than the smell of smoke? Don¡¯t take it out, I¡¯m going to take a shower.¡± After Qiao Ruoxin spoke, she went upstairs. The man looked back at her slender figure andughed softly. The handsome and tall Mo Chen leaned back on the sofa, a lollipop staged between his lips, a smile of indulgence appearing at the corners of his mouth. Suddenly, his phone vibrated. Mo Chen sat up straight immediately, his expression turning serious. He picked up the phone and put it to his ear: ¡°How¡¯s it going?¡± ¡°Boss Mo, the video is finally ready, enough to deceive the eyes ofymen. Should I send it over for your review?¡± ¡°Send it over.¡± After hanging up the phone, Mo Chen removed the lollipop from his mouth, then quickly opened the video he had received on his phone. After watching it, the smile on his lips grew even more pronounced. He dialed a number and gave an order: ¡°Send it out now.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The man reclined leisurely on the sofa and continued to put the lollipop back in his mouth, closing his eyes. Chapter 310 - 310 310 simonvideo hits the top of the ?Chapter 310: Chapter 310: #simonvideo# hits the top of the trending searches, explosive! Chapter 310: Chapter 310: #simonvideo# hits the top of the trending searches, explosive! Qiao Ruoxin finished her bath after some time and came downstairs wearing a white silk robe. She approached the sofa and looked at the man resting there with his eyes closed, still biting on that lollipop, exuding a carefree aura. ¡°Why haven¡¯t you gone up to take a shower?¡± Mo Chen slowly opened his dark eyes, pulled her down to sit on the sofa, and wrapped his arms around her slender waist. His long fingers removed the lollipop from his mouth and said, ¡°I haven¡¯t finished this yet.¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled lightly, ¡°Is it tasty?¡± The man frowned, ¡°It¡¯s disgusting.¡± ¡°Then why have you been licking it for so long?¡± This damn man always says one thing and means another. The man sneered, grasped Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s chin, forced her to open her mouth, and then put the lollipop in her mouth. Qiao Ruoxin immediately showed rejection, ¡°Mmph!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you dislike it! You¡¯re not allowed to go back to the bedroom to sleep until you¡¯ve finished it!¡± Having said that, Mo Chen got up and walked towards the stairs,zily dropping the words, ¡°I¡¯m going to take a shower.¡± Qiao Ruoxin took out the lollipop, ¡°Mo Chen! You¡¯ve already licked this!¡± The man walked up the stairs, nced back at her with a rxed expression, ¡°Yeah, just to bully you.¡± She widened her eyes, watching helplessly as the despicable man went upstairs, and continued to angrily lick the lollipop. Actually¡­ she didn¡¯t really mind it. With a ¡®crunch,¡¯ she bit the rest of the lollipop to pieces. Leaning on the sofa, she casually picked up Mo Chen¡¯s phone that he had left behind and unlocked the screen. What caught her eye the moment the screen lit up was a video yback paused. She clicked to continue the yback, and then her pupils suddenly contracted as she opened her lips in surprise. This¡­ this video¡­ turned into Lin Xi and Simon??? What kind of ck magic is this? The next second, Qiao Ruoxin immediately got up with the phone and went upstairs. She returned to the bedroom and didn¡¯t see Mo Chen¡¯s figure, but the bathroom door was closed tightly, and she could hear the sound of water rushing inside. Qiao Ruoxin walked to the bathroom door, just as she was about to knock, the sound of running water inside stopped abruptly. All of a sudden, the bathroom door opened. Mo Chen, bare-chested with only a towel wrapped around his waist, disyed his sexy Mermaid lines of abs. His short hair was still dripping water, and the fresh scent of body wash emanated from him. ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± Qiao Ruoxin froze for a few seconds, quickly regained herposure, and raised the phone to show him, ¡°Did you make this video?¡± ¡°Mm.¡± The man walked towards the walk-in closet. Qiao Ruoxin followed behind him, unable to help asking, ¡°How did you do it? How did you switch the faces in the video with Lin Xi and Simon¡¯s?¡± Simply unbelievable! The man entered the walk-in closet, casually picked out a ck robe: ¡°AI face swapping. If he can do it, so can I.¡± While talking, the man tore off the towel around his waist and then put on the robe right in front of Qiao Ruoxin. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened, and she awkwardly diverted her gaze; although she had seen it all before, staring at him like that still made her blush uncontrobly. Mo Chen, however, turned around naturally and looked at her, ¡°Want to continue watching? I¡¯m going to change my underwear.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin immediately turned and left the walk-in closet. At that moment, she felt she understood what was odd about Mo Chen¡ªhad he learned modesty? Was he not as shameless as before? ¡­ Late at night, #simonvideo# hit number one on the trending searches, explosive! Within an hour, the video was scrubbed clean from the entirework, but manyizens had already downloaded backups, and the inte went into an uproar. [Holy shit! It¡¯s the Lawrence Family¡¯s simon! A bed scene video hase out! It must have been filmed by the woman, right? Trying to ckmail him with this?] [So disgusting, the woman in the video got exposed, she¡¯s a flight attendant from Jiashi Airlines! And he still wants to chase after our sister Qiao! Pff!] [Thank goodness Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t choose this simon! Mo Chen is the reliable one, Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen have always been so sweet together!] [I heard that Gu Mocheng, the Crown Prince of Jiashi Airlines, is Mo Chen¡¯s good brother, haha, what a show this is!] [Some big shot on Weibo analyzed and said the video looks like it¡¯s AI face-swapped!] [Impossible, it looks so real? These are Hollywood blockbuster-level effects, right? The best special effects in the world are the Lawrence Family¡¯s, was it simon who released the video himself?] [With this kind of video out there, simon is probably going to be dealt with by familyw, haha, the Lawrence Family seems to have always cared about reputation, haha¡­] [Hahaha I¡¯m dying, he used to show offpeting with Mo Chen for a woman, and now this videoes out, how can he show his face! But those rich people have thick skins beyond our imagination, I¡¯m sure he takes it well.] [Did sister Qiao see clearly? Just stay with Mo Chen! Such discerning eyes, good thing she didn¡¯t choose simon!] [Let¡¯s not jump to conclusions, I saw some big shot saying the video might really be an AI face-swap.] [The Lawrence side hasn¡¯t released any statement yet, but they were sure quick to scrub the video and the trending searches, obviously guilty conscience.] ¡­ United States, New York, early morning. With a ¡®smack,¡¯ Lawrence pped simon across the face, scolding, ¡°You¡¯vepletely disgraced the Lawrence Family! How could you leave such a huge handle for that kid! Clean up the inte immediately!¡± simon¡¯s face twisted to one side from the hit, no longer showing his usual gentle expression, now filled with rage. It indeed was his oversight, he had not expected Mo Chen to y such a move, pushing him into a corner. Even if he now released the part of the video with Qiao Ruoxin as the female lead, no one would believe it. ¡°Understood.¡± Lawrence turned away angrily and left the study. Left alone, simon stood there and the next second, he pushed everything off the desk onto the carpet, creating a dull thud. This was probably the greatest humiliation simon had ever suffered in his life! simon took out his phone and made a call, issuing an order, ¡°Release a statement, saying the video is unrted to me, and then send out the original video.¡± The person on the other end hesitated, ¡°Sir, the male lead in the original video is the former president of Jiashi Airlines, and we¡¯re nning to cooperate with Jiashi Airlines, this¡­¡± ¡°I can¡¯t worry about that much now! Send it out! The cooperation can be canceled if it has to be!¡± ¡°Yes! Understood!¡± After hanging up the call. simon kicked over a potted nt in front of him, his rage having no outlet! He really hadn¡¯t expected Mo Chen to still be concerned with such matters, it seems that Mo Chen didn¡¯t experience any side effects after regaining his memory? That¡¯s impossible¡­ Such a severe psychological disorder, just cured like that? simon had anticipated that Mo Chen would find out the truth about the video, but he hadn¡¯t expected it to happen so quickly, catching him off guard. Suddenly, the phone rang. It was a call from Jiang Ruolin. simon answered the phone, and a woman¡¯s voice came through, ¡°simon, is that really you in the video?¡± ¡°No, a deration and the real original video will follow,¡± he answered, calm and collected. ¡°That¡¯s good, I believe you.¡± Chapter 311 - 311 311 Have you ever had even a slight crush ?Chapter 311: Chapter 311: Have you ever had even a slight crush on me? Even for a second? Chapter 311: Chapter 311: Have you ever had even a slight crush on me? Even for a second? Simon¡¯s face turned ugly, ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t talk to you anymore, I¡¯m very busy.¡± He hung up the phone directly. Then, he dialed another number, ¡°Delete this video from all the APP websites, I don¡¯t want to see anyone spreading this video anymore!¡± ¡­ Back in China. In the dead of night, the bedroom was pitch ck. Qiao Ruoxiny in bed, giving the man beside her a nce, ¡°Brother Mo Chen¡­¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°When did you start nning this?¡± The man turned over to hold her in his arms, his long fingers caressing her slender waist, his voice husky andzy, ¡°After I came back from the hospital.¡± Qiao Ruoxin felt a tightness in her heart. At that time, he still seemed to be in great difort, was he bearing the pain while deploying these ns? Thinking of this, she couldn¡¯t help but hold the man¡¯s body tighter. Mo Chen frowned slightly, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I just want to sleep holding you.¡± She heard a low chuckle by her ear as he held her tightly, softly coaxing her, ¡°Little Ghost, good night.¡± Nothing much had changed. It was just that Mr. Mo would no longer touch her inappropriately, merely sharing the same bed. Qiao Ruoxin closed her eyes, and could not help but think about the replies fromizens on the forum APP today. Mo Chen cheated? That¡¯s hardly likely¡­ This despicable man, every day he is either busy with work or busy keeping herpany, where would he have the time to cheat? Moreover, she had just searched through the man¡¯s phone, and there wasn¡¯t a single suspicious member of the opposite sex. Mo Chen¡¯s WeChat avatar was still a picture of her at five years old¡ªso freakish that which woman would dare to strike up a conversation with him? Speaking of this avatar, there was actually a story behind it. Caught in the memory, she couldn¡¯t help but smile. Initially, the first time Mo Chen had an argument with her and made her cry, she snatched the despicable man¡¯s phone in a fit of anger, changed all his phone wallpapers and lock screens to her pictures, and even changed his WeChat avatar to one of her at the age of five. From then on, Mo Chen never changed it. So when she first came back, seeing that Mo Chen¡¯s phone wallpaper and lock screen password were still her pictures, her heart couldn¡¯t help but tremble. Gu Mocheng had said something very true, she owed her position today to Mr. Mo¡¯s indulgence. In the past, she might have been a little proud, but all those bad habits of hers had been spoiled by Mr. Mo, a bottomless indulgence. Her thoughts were pulled back. She opened her eyes, listening to the man¡¯s steady breathing. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s slender fingers stroked the man¡¯s handsome face, then she slowly leaned in, and gently kissed the man¡¯s chin. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, good night.¡± Her voice was soft and tender. ¡­ The next day. At Hengzhong Group, Chairman¡¯s office. Behind the office desk, Mo Chen was looking down at the acquisition n in his hands. Secretary Jiang and Assistant Liu stood there waiting for his orders. ¡°Buy all the gamingpanies he¡¯s preparing to acquire in China at double the price,¡± he ordered. The man picked up a pen, signed his name in bold strokes, and handed the acquisition n to Assistant Liu. Assistant Liu was shocked inside, Mr. Mo was nning to profit from the chaos! The Lawrence Family is currently preupied with the video scandal and has no time to consider the acquisition. ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll go to the bank with the project team right away.¡± Mo Chen leaned back in his swivel chair, his tonemanding, ¡°Remember, I don¡¯t care what methods you guys use, acquire all the promising gamingpanies in the country, and then set up a new group. The name will be¡­¡± The man narrowed his eyes slightly, pondering for a few seconds, ¡°The name will be the Strawberry n.¡± A hint of disdainful smile curled up at the corner of his mouth. Secretary Jiang couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Why the Strawberry n?¡± ¡°Because I hate strawberries.¡± The man appeared nonchnt, picking up his phone to open WeChat. While the Lawrence Family isn¡¯t paying attention, take over the entire gaming market in the country that Lawrence is preparing to monopolize. At this moment, a secretary knocked and entered, ¡°Director Mo, a Miss Lin Xi wishes to see you.¡± Mo Chen scoffed, putting down his phone, ¡°Let her in.¡± ¡­ After everyone had left, Lin Xi entered the office. This was Lin Xi¡¯s first time in Mo Chen¡¯s office, muchrger than she had imagined. Lin Xi¡¯s face was as pale as paper, for she had be a rat crossing the street, everyone shouting to hit her. She hadn¡¯t expected that in the end, everyone else had a way out, except for the sacrifice of her dignity and reputation as a woman. Lin Xi stood there with legs wobbling, gazing at the man¡¯s tall and stately figure, standing in front of the window, seemingly overlooking the entire imperial city. ¡°Mo Chen! Why do you have to do this¡­ haven¡¯t you considered my feelings at all?¡± Lin Xi¡¯s voice carried a crying tone, and was somewhat hoarse. Mo Chen turned around, his handsome face tinged with indifference, as if he were unconcerned with the matter. He walked over to the sofa in the reception area and sat down, elegantly crossing his legs and resting them on the coffee table. ¡°Finally willing to show up? Not hiding anymore?¡± His deep voice was filled with sarcasm. Tears slowly streamed down Lin Xi¡¯s face, ¡°I saved you back then, don¡¯t you have any gratitude for me?¡± The man looked at Lin Xi calmly, with an expressionless face, and said in a deep voice, ¡°But if it weren¡¯t for you, I wouldn¡¯t have been driving while fatigued and had that car ident, nor would I have been trapped in the mountains for two days and a night.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t want it to be like this! It was Lawrence who forced me! He said if I didn¡¯t do it, he would release those videos! I¡­¡± Lin Xi waspletely falling apart, not knowing what she should do. Mo Chen: ¡°Then you should go find that piece of trash to argue with, note to me.¡± Lin Xi closed her eyes, looking at the unfeeling man in front of her. Two years ago, because she was softhearted, when Mo Chen¡¯s life hung by a thread, she chose to call the police. In the past two years, Lin Xi¡¯s feelings for this man had been slowly growing, but¡­ ¡°Mo Chen, I want to ask you, in these two years without Qiao Ruoxin, have you ever had even a slight crush on me? Even for a second?¡± Lin Xi¡¯s tear-filled eyes were filled with hope. The man seated on the sofa, his handsome features cold, snorted with contempt, ¡°Never.¡± At that moment, Lin Xi¡¯s heartpletely gave up; she had, in fact, never been loved. The emotional barriers of this man were truly like a wall of copper and steel,pletely imprable, unless he chose to open his heart. ¡°Thank you for your mercilessness.¡± Lin Xi wiped away her tears and turned to leave. After the door closed behind her, Mo Chen stood up and walked to his desk, picking up the telephone handset, ¡°Give Lin Xi a sum of money, tell her we¡¯re even.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡­ Lin Xi walked despondently to the elevator, and Secretary Jiang followed out, handing her a check, ¡°Miss Lin, this is what Director Mo asked me to give you, and he also asked me to tell you, we¡¯re even.¡± Lin Xi looked at the check, her smile bitter, ¡°I don¡¯t want it.¡± With a ding, the elevator doors opened, and Lin Xi stepped in. Chapter 312 - 312 312 Gu Mocheng Loses His Temper ?Chapter 312: Chapter 312: Gu Mocheng Loses His Temper Chapter 312: Chapter 312: Gu Mocheng Loses His Temper Jiang Mansion No. 1. Qiao Ruoxin sat on the swing in the garden, slowly swaying back and forth. Watching the actual original video on her phone, it turned out to be Lin Xi and the previous president of Jiashi Airlines¡­ At once, the Lawrence Group issued a statement, had called the police, and reserved the right to take legal action. She couldn¡¯t help but let out a coldugh, murmuring to herself, ¡°You reap what you sow¡­¡± But, looking at it all, the most pitiful was still Lin Xi, reputationpletely ruined, probably unable to find a job as a flight attendant in the country anymore, right? Suddenly, a call came through on the phone, it was Simon. Qiao Ruoxin hesitated for a second, then answered the phone, ¡°The house is on fire, and you still have time to call me?¡± Her tone was dripping with sarcasm. ¡°Baby, I was too soft-hearted towards you, yet you are so ruthless towards me.¡± She couldn¡¯t help butugh: ¡°What a joke, should I be grateful to you?¡± ¡°I am dealing with this matter and would have let you save face, but if father were to deal with it personally, it wouldn¡¯t be so pleasant.¡± ¡°Bring it on! I won¡¯tpromise!¡± Having said that, she hung up the phone directly. ¡­ At noon, #JiashiAirlines# topped the trending list, explosive! Onlineizens were stunned once again. [Holy crap! This plot twist is so intense, I need a moment, this is too thrilling, right? AI face swap? This is the original video? Did we wrong Simon?] [Tsk tsk, the most miserable is this flight attendant, her face keeps getting swapped in the video, but it¡¯s always her own, tsk tsk¡­ her future is ruined.] [Here, @Gu Mocheng! Young Master Gu! Your airline¡¯s stocks have plummeted! Does it hurt? Hahaha¡­] [I thought the man in the video was Gu Mocheng, boring .] [Of course it can¡¯t be Young Master Gu, ah, his physique is so good, and he¡¯s so handsome, how can he be that middle-aged man in the video! Young Master Gu is on par with Mo Chen in terms of looks!] [So it¡¯s Gu Mocheng¡¯s useless brother? Typical ck sheep of the family, now he¡¯s going to face family discipline, tsk tsk¡­] [Speaking of which, who¡¯s really stirring things up behind the scenes this time, making the scandal blow up? And who swapped Simon¡¯s face into the video? Thinking about it, Mo Chen himself has the most motive, and he has the capabilities too, they were rivals in love after all!] [Hey, don¡¯t just say whatever you want up there! Be careful of awyer¡¯s letter warning you! Why bber about things without evidence? Mo Chen would never do such a thing!] [Exactly, exactly! Our Mo Chen and Miss Qiao are doing well, when would he have the time to set up Little Lawrence?] ¡­ In the evening, Mansion No. 7. Inside a private room. Mo Chen leaned back on an armchair, a cigarette dangling from his lips, his handsome face cold and detached, staring at the ss of wine, seemingly waiting for something. Bai Junyan: ¡°Jiashi Airlines¡¯ stocks have dropped three points, I bet Gu Mocheng feels like killing someone now.¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°Let¡¯s all sit further away then, avoiding getting sshed with blood when they start fightingter.¡± Lu Siheng: ¡°Out of humanitarian concern, we should still try to break up the fight, right?¡± Bai Junyan: ¡°Break up what? I just called Jiashi Airlines, they¡¯ve been having meetings all day long, thinking of PR strategies. The meeting just ended, and Gu Mocheng is on his way here now.¡± Suddenly! The door to the private room was kicked open! Everyone turned to look, all except Mo Chen. Gu Mocheng, usually the epitome of a refined gentleman, now had a dark face thick with rage as he stormed up to Mo Chen, snatched the ss of wine from his hand, and downed it in one gulp. ¡°Mo Chen, you bastard! Stabbing me in the back?¡± The other three automatically shifted their positions, sitting far away from them as if truly afraid they would start fighting and get sttered with blood. Mo Chen picked up his phone, his long fingers tapped open WeChat, found his cousin Mo Zhizi¡¯s avatar, and then pushed it to Gu Mocheng. Gu Mocheng frowned, ¡°What¡¯s this supposed to mean?¡± The man looked up, his voice deep, ¡°Zhizi¡¯s WeChat.¡± Instantly, the air of tension and aggression in the private room began to dissipate. The other three looked at Mo Chen with disdainful eyes, their gaze seeming to say: Trading your sister for glory! Gu Mocheng slightly raised his eyebrows, surprise flickering in his eyes, he took out his own phone and opened WeChat. The anger on Gu Mocheng¡¯s handsome face gradually faded, reced by a hint of a smile. Bai Junyan said, ¡°Not angry about the stocks dropping three points anymore? Look at you, all you need is a woman¡¯s WeChat ID to calm down?¡± Gu Mocheng, his gaze fixed on the phone screen, settled on the sofa next to him, quickly tapped to add to contact list, and said without looking up, ¡°It¡¯ll rise back eventually.¡± His brothers: ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen straightened up, looking towards Gu Mocheng¡¯s carefree demeanor, and said in a deep voice, ¡°If you dare to sleep with her, make her cry, I¡¯ll break your third leg.¡± Gu Mochengzily lifted his gaze, ¡°That¡¯s for other women, my sister gets special treatment.¡± Mo Chen sniffed in contempt, slowly stood up, picked up the suit jacket next to him, ¡°You guys have fun, I¡¯m leaving.¡± After speaking, he cast a final, disdainful snort towards Gu Mocheng, who waspletely absorbed in his phone screen, and turned to leave. Gu Mocheng pulled out a cigarette, ced it between his lips, and lit it with a lighter. He leaned back on the sofa, waiting patiently for the friend request to be epted. Ten minutes passed¡­ Twenty minutes passed¡­ Thirty minutes passed¡­ Gu Mocheng had finished two cigarettes and still no friend eptance; he cursed softly, ¡°Fuck¡­ is the phone broken?¡± Ji Haochuan couldn¡¯t hold back and chuckled, ¡°It¡¯s your brain that¡¯s broken.¡± Gu Mocheng picked up a pillow from behind him and hurled it at Ji Haochuan, who dodged it with ease. He poured himself a drink, downed it in one go,y on the sofa, and stared at the WeChat friend request. The note he wrote was: I¡¯m Gu Mocheng. So, he picked up his other standby phone and added Mo Zhizi¡¯s WeChat again, with the note: Xiaogu from the property front desk. The next second! Friend request epted! Gu Mocheng let out a scoff, closed his eyes, and suppressed the anger in his heart while whispering to his phone screen, ¡°Needs a lesson.¡± Suddenly, Mo Zhizi sent a message: [Hello, what can I do for you?] The man¡¯s lips curved up, his fingertips tapping on the keyboard: [Tomorrow the exterior windows will be cleaned, please make sure to draw the curtains.] Mo Zhizi: [Okay, thank you Xiaogu.] ¡°Xiaogu¡­¡± he repeated the name, scoffing. No one had ever dared to address him like that. People who knew him would respectfully call him Master Gu or President Gu. Gu Mocheng clicked on Mo Zhizi¡¯s avatar, it was a Sailor Moon profile picture. Bai Junyan, seeing his serious expression, couldn¡¯t help but remark, ¡°Spring hase, it¡¯s the mating season again.¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°Isn¡¯t it just after the Start of Autumn? What spring?¡± Lu Siheng: ¡°Heh¡­¡± Chapter 313 - 313 313 Actively Pleasing Mr. Mo ?Chapter 313: Chapter 313: Actively Pleasing Mr. Mo Chapter 313: Chapter 313: Actively Pleasing Mr. Mo Jiang Mansion Number One. After Mo Chen returned, he sat on the sofa in the living room. The nanny approached and said, ¡°Mr. Mo, would you like some sobering tea? Should I go and prepare a bowl for you?¡± The man leaned back on the sofa, his eyes closed, and hezily responded, ¡°Hmm¡­¡± As the nanny was about to turn and leave, Mo Chen asked, ¡°Where¡¯s the Little Ghost?¡± ¡°Miss Qiao is up on the bedroom¡¯s observation deck. She said she wanted to read the script and not to be disturbed unless you came back.¡± Mo Chen chuckled softly, opened his eyes, then got up and walked upstairs, instructing, ¡°Bring up the sobering teater.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± ¡­ Inside the bedroom. Qiao Ruoxin sat cross-legged on an outdoor sofa wearing a man¡¯s white shirt, a picture of alluring beauty clearly prepared with care. She was also wearing a faint perfume, which was extremely suggestive. Next to her was the script, her hand clutching her phone tightly. Qiao Ruoxin opened the socialworking forum APP again, seeking the almightyizens¡¯ help once more: How can I reignite passion in my boyfriend? And so, she had put on one of Mr. Mo¡¯s white shirts. Everything was ready. She nced at her phone screen again, where ament read: ¡°If all else fails, just force the issue! Don¡¯t tell me he could remain indifferent after you¡¯ve done all this, if he truly still loves you¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin quickly replied: ¡°Of course he loves me!¡± Suddenly! The sound of the door opening came from the bedroom. It startled her, and her phone fell onto the sofa. Qiao Ruoxin hurriedly put on a calm exterior, picked up the script, and started reading it earnestly. Mo Chen pushed open the bedroom door, looking around for the Little Ghost but couldn¡¯t see her anywhere. He took off his suit jacket andid it on the bench at the foot of the bed, then walked toward the terrace. The moment he reached the terrace, his dark pupils constricted slightly. The night breeze was gentle, and Qiao Ruoxin, wearing only a man¡¯s white shirt, sat cross-legged on the sofa, her long hair lifted by the wind. The sleeves were rolled up, revealing her slender arms, one hand propping up her cheek, the other holding the script as she studied it intently. Amid the night backdrop, the scene was quite beautiful. Mo Chen, with his tall figure, walked over. Only when his shadow loomed did Qiao Ruoxin pretend to be oblivious and looked up, ¡°When did youe back? You¡¯re so quiet when you walk.¡± ¡°Hmm, just got back.¡± Mo Chen looked down at her current pose, her slender legs crossed, a soft seductiveness in her posture which was alluring him. His voice hoarse, the man said, ¡°Little Ghost, put your legs down.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin obediently unfolded her legs and stepped into her slippers. The man sat beside her, picking up the script she was holding and nced at it, ¡°Falling Star.¡± ¡°Did you pick this movie?¡± ¡°Yeah, I think the plot is interesting. As long as the special effects are done well, it¡¯s definitely going to be good.¡± Mo Chen ced the script on the nearby coffee table, frowning slightly. The air seemed to be filled with a trace of perfume, faint yet sweetly enticing. He leaned close to her corbone, took a whiff, and looked up at her, ¡°Did you spray perfume?¡± ¡°Well, the brand I endorse gave it to me. They say it¡¯s thetest model. How is it, does it smell good?¡± Mo Chen nodded, ¡°Not bad.¡± He then turned his attention to the man¡¯s shirt on the Little Ghost, and he couldn¡¯t help but frown, ¡°Why are you wearing my shirt?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Such a dense man, can¡¯t he feel even the slightest hint of flirtation? And he asks so directly! Qiao Ruoxin could only show a smile, ¡°My pajamas were being washed, so I casually took one of your shirts to wear. Why, do you object?¡± Mo Chen chuckled softly, wrapping his long arms around her shoulders, eyeing her white shirt, ¡°No, it looks pretty good. You can wear it often in the future.¡± The corners of her mouth curled up into a smile. As expected! Men always like women wearing their clothes! Theizens were right about that one! So whates next? It¡¯s toote to check the phone forizenments now, she could only rely on her memory, thinking hard. Right! Next was to use little gestures, expressions, and ambiguousnguage to entice him, to incite him. Qiao Ruoxin leaned on the man¡¯s shoulder, her delicate fingers touching his Adam¡¯s apple, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, has Young Master Gu not troubled you?¡± ¡°He has.¡± The man¡¯s gaze remained on her slender legs, long and white, thin and straight. ¡°How did you deal with it?¡± She deliberately got up and sat in hisp, wrapping her arms around his neck. Her mind was still thinking about what else theizens had said on her phone. Howe she couldn¡¯t remember any of it at the crucial moment? Mo Chen¡¯s long arms captured her slender waist, his voicezy, ¡°Do you care about him that much?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Was there a hint of sourness in his tone? ¡°Why are you being so sour? Could it be that I could fall for Gu Mocheng?¡± The man slightly narrowed his eyes, his voice low and serious, ¡°Apparently, you used to be his ideal type?¡± Qiao Ruoxin froze for a moment, then continued to y dumb, ¡°Really? I didn¡¯t know that, but he is your good brother. It¡¯s normal for him to have a simr taste in aesthetics as you.¡± Mo Chen snorted coldly, ¡°From now on, you¡¯re not allowed to look at him, talk to him, or chat with him on WeChat.¡± She couldn¡¯t help butugh lightly, only agreeing, ¡°Alright, alright, I¡¯ll listen to you.¡± Her small hand kept ying with the man¡¯s Adam¡¯s apple, feeling its upward and downward motion, and the vibration when he spoke. It was amusing. Mo Chen¡¯s Adam¡¯s apple tickled as she touched it, he grabbed her small hand, ¡°Stop moving around.¡± Ah! She remembered! Finally, she remembered the contents of theizen replies to the post on her phone. She embraced the man¡¯s neck tightly, leaning close to his ear, she whispered, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, I miss you.¡± Would this move work? She¡¯d find out after trying. Mo Chen raised an eyebrow, ¡°I¡¯m right in front of you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± As expected, just a typical straightforward man. All the subtle flirting, he just didn¡¯t get it. She lowered her voice again, whispering in the man¡¯s ear, ¡°I want¡­¡± A look of surprise crossed the man¡¯s handsome face as he looked at her small face, ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°You heard me, didn¡¯t you?¡± How embarrassing, did she really have to say it a second time? Not a chance! Mo Chen was seeing Little Ghost take the initiative like this for the first time. From ¡®knowing her, to being with her, to their numerous breakups and makeups, she had never been so forward before. His long fingers gripped Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s chin, kissing her down, tender and lingering. ¡°Alright, you can have whatever you want.¡± His voice was husky to the extreme, blending with the enticing night. The next second. Mo Chen scooped her up around the waist and walked towards the bedroom. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes sparkled. Did it actually work? She was ced on the bed by the man, sinking deep into the mattress, and then the man tore off his tie and leaned over her. However, after a short while, Mo Chen¡¯s face darkened slightly, he pinned Qiao Ruoxin beneath him, motionless, unresponsive¡­ Chapter 314 - 314 314 Brothers help me chase Mo Chen a ?Chapter 314: Chapter 314: Brothers, help me chase Mo Chen, a billion each after sess Chapter 314: Chapter 314: Brothers, help me chase Mo Chen, a billion each after sess This sudden silence was somewhat awkward¡­ Qiao Ruoxin was wearing a white men¡¯s dress shirt, half of its buttons undone, her clothes in disarray. She looked confused, staring at the motionless man on top of her. What was he thinking? What did it mean? She carefully whispered, ¡°Mo Chen Brother, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡± The man¡¯s handsome face was strained, and without a word, he held her soft body, his breathing rapid and chaotic. After what seemed like an eternity, he got up and buttoned up the shirt for Qiao Ruoxin, his brows furrowed, his handsome face showing signs of embarrassment, ¡°Little Ghost, I just remembered I have some matters to handle. You go to sleep first, don¡¯t wait up for me.¡± With that, the man covered her with the thin quilt and then turned to walk out of the bedroom, his tall figure emanating annoyance. Qiao Ruoxin was instantly amused to the point ofughter. What the hell was this? Was there such a thing as stopping halfway through something like this??? Qiao Ruoxin grabbed a pillow and hurled it at Mo Chen¡¯s back, ¡°Mo Chen! What¡¯s so important?! More important than me! I want you to stay with me now!¡± The man stopped in his tracks but did not turn around, his voice deep, ¡°Behave, stop making a fuss.¡± Then, she heard the sound of the door closing. Qiao Ruoxin felt like she was about to explode with anger! She buried her face in the pillow and screamed, ¡°Ahhhh! Mo Chen! You¡¯re driving me insane!¡± The next second. Qiao Ruoxin suddenly sat up, grabbed the pillow, and mmed it onto the carpet, yelling to vent her frustration, ¡°Men are dogs! Dog men! Driving me insane!¡± Standing on the plush carpet, she got up, her beautiful eyes aze with anger. What exactly was the problem? Lately, it seemed Mo Chen hardly touched her, even when their cuddling and caressing almost led to more, he would always stop just in time. Qiao Ruoxin began to pace back and forth in the bedroom, deep in thought. What was going on? Maybe he was too busy with work recently? So he wasn¡¯t interested? She picked up her phone and opened that forum APP again, she had followed all the advice theizens had given her¡­ All alone in the bedroom, her emotions grew more and more anxious, making it impossible to sleep. So, Qiao Ruoxin also left the bedroom. She nced at the direction of the study and then went downstairs to the kitchen, opened the fridge, and poured herself a ss of ice water. Coming back upstairs in front of the study door, she was about to knock when she heard Mo Chen and Xiaowu talking inside¡­ So Xiaowu was here? Could it be there was actually important business to attend to? Was she overthinking? Qiao Ruoxin gave a helpless smile, turned, and prepared to leave. However, at that moment, her expression changed dramatically¡­ Inside the study. ¡°Master Mo, I think you should tell Miss Qiao the truth. Otherwise, she might overthink things,¡± Xiaowu said. ¡°¡­¡± A look of embarrassment swept across the man¡¯s handsome face. ¡°Continuing to hide it from her isn¡¯t a solution. Miss Qiao is understanding; she will get your difficulties,¡± Xiaowu continued. Mo Chen looked up at Xiaowu, his voice grave, ¡°Is it very selfish of me?¡± ¡°I just think it¡¯s unfair to Miss Qiao. She deserves to know,¡± Xiaowu pressed. Suddenly, the light in the man¡¯s eyes dimmed, his voice husky, ¡°If things continue this way, should I¡­ let her go?¡± Xiaowu: ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ Outside. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened in an instant, her hand clenching the ss so tightly that the water sshed onto the back of her hand. Her mind went nk. What had she just heard? In her panic, her face turned slightly pale as she quickly returned to the bedroom. Back against the door, her heart pounding furiously, she felt inexplicably anxious. What did Mo Chen mean by what he¡¯d just said? What did ¡®let her go¡¯ mean? Was he thinking of¡­ breaking up??? Qiao Ruoxin was so nervous her fingertips were trembling. She drained the cup of ice water in her hands in one gulp, and her emotions gradually settled. Havinge this far, if she lost Mo Chen again, she might truly go insane. Instantly, tears streamed down her face, her heart filled with grievance and unwillingness. Qiao Ruoxin wiped away the tears, ced the ss on the side, then sat on the bed, picked up her phone, and suppressed her negative emotions. No way! She had to take action, she had to fight for her own happiness. She opened WeChat, created a group chat, and then added Bai Junyan, Ji Haochuan, Gu Mocheng, and Lu Siheng¡ªdragging them all into the group. The brothers: [???] Qiao Ruoxin: [Guys, help me chase Mo Chen. I¡¯ll give each of you a hundred million after sess, and it¡¯s on him!] The brothers: [?????] Bai Junyan: [What the hell? Is there such a good thing?] Ji Haochuan: [What are you two ying at now? So thrilling? Little Qiao, do you even grasp the concept of a hundred million each? But whatever, Rich-Mo has the money~] Lu Siheng: [I¡¯m not particrly interested, but for a hundred million¡­ I suppose I could participate.] Gu Mocheng: [You two really are paired heroes!] Watching the conversation of these four guys in the WeChat group, Qiao Ruoxin pressed the voice input button impatiently and said directly, ¡°Cut the crap, just tell me do you agree or not?¡± Ji Haochuan: [A trap has fallen from the sky, only cowards are afraid to take a bite.] Bai Junyan: [Not doing this would be idiotic, how much is my annual sry anyway?] Lu Siheng: [Help a brother out and also make money, definitely worth the deal.] Gu Mocheng: [I want two billion, otherwise forget it.] Bai Junyan: [@Gu Mocheng, damn! You¡¯ve got a big face? Why should you get two billion? I want that too! I¡¯m about to be a great dad, need to save up for baby form!] Qiao Ruoxin: [You¡¯re jacking up the price from the ground! You¡¯re all rich kids, don¡¯t you have any shame???] Mo Chen: [You created a group chat behind my back?] Everyone: [¡­] Bai Junyan has left the group chat¡­ Gu Mocheng has left the group chat¡­ Ji Haochuan has left the group chat¡­ Lu Siheng has left the group chat¡­ Qiao Ruoxin has dissolved the group¡­ Meanwhile¡ª In the study, Mo Chen was sitting in the chair behind the desk, his dark eyes staring at the notification on his phone screen ¡®The group has been dissolved.¡¯ What exactly is Little Ghost up to? A hundred million each? He was inexplicably added to that group and hadn¡¯t even gotten a clear look at the chat history before the group was dissolved? ¡­ In the bedroom. Qiao Ruoxin felt like her heart was about to jump out of her chest. She took her phone out to the terrace, blew the cold wind, and let her tense emotions gradually rx. That was really too thrilling a moment ago, which idiot added Mo Chen to the group chat too??? Qiao Ruoxin opened her phone again, made another group chat, and directly named it: ¡®Groomsmen Group¡¯. Qiao Ruoxin: [Who was the idiot who added Mo Chen? ???] The brothers: [???] Gu Mocheng: [It was you.] Qiao Ruoxin: [Impossible! Am I that stupid?] Bai Junyan: [It was you, you, it was definitely you!] Ji Haochuan: [Hahahaha¡­ I¡¯m going to dieughing here, little Qiao, with that IQ of yours, forget about any online secret organization and just meet in person.] Lu Siheng: [This group name is not bad.] Qiao Ruoxin: [Enough! No more discussing, meet up at Mansion No. 7 tomorrow night, we will talk in detail face-to-face! Remember! This is a secret! No leaking!] Chapter 315 - 315 315 Mo Chen is Whipped ?Chapter 315: Chapter 315: Mo Chen is Whipped Chapter 315: Chapter 315: Mo Chen is Whipped Suddenly! The sound of a door opening came from the bedroom. Qiao Ruoxin immediately turned off her phone, then quickly ran back to the bedroom,y on the bed, pulled up the quilt over her head, and pretended to be asleep. The man pushed open the bedroom door, stepped on the carpet, walked to the bed, and looked at Qiao Ruoxin wrapped in the quilt. He was silent for a few seconds, and then turned to walk towards the bathroom. It was only after the sound of water flowing in the bathroom that Qiao Ruoxin removed the quilt from over her head and heaved a sigh of relief. She might as well pretend to sleep; if Mo Chen asked about the group chat just now, how would she answer? So, during the time Mo Chen was taking a shower, she was entangled in her thoughts. Until the sound of water in the bathroom stopped and the bathroom door opened, the man wrapped in a bath towel walked towards the closet, ncing at Qiao Ruoxin who was pretending to be asleep on the bed. The man went into the closet, casually picked out a robe to wear. Then, he returned to the bed with a refreshing and pleasant scent and turned off all the lights in the bedroom. Qiao Ruoxin closed her eyes nervously, her eyshes trembling. Suddenly! Mo Chen¡¯s solid arm embraced her slender waist, and his cold body approached her from behind. ¡°Little Ghost, are you asleep?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She stayed silent, pretending to be asleep. The man tightened his hold on her soft body and asked in a low voice by her ear, ¡°Little Ghost, what was that group chat you created about? What about everyone getting a billion?¡± ¡°¡­¡± As long as she didn¡¯t speak, she could fall asleep quickly! Inside, Qiao Ruoxin told herself she must ignore him. ¡°Stop pretending, I know you¡¯re not asleep,¡± the man¡¯s sexy and deep voice rang out slowly. She wriggled her body a little, pretending to be drowsy, ¡°Hmm¡­ what are you talking about, I¡¯m so sleepy¡­¡± She adjusted to afortable position, ready to sleep. Mo Chen, however, pinched her slender waist and tenderly bit her earlobe, ¡°Cut it out!¡± ¡°Ah¡­ it hurts! What are you doing!¡± The manpletely straightened her body and held her chin: ¡°Tell me, what was the meaning of that group chat just now?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s gaze wavered, looking elsewhere, ¡°It¡¯s nothing, can¡¯t I just get along with your brothers?¡± ¡°Just that?¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t let me sleep now, I¡¯ll really get angry!¡± She was indeed getting a little angry, wanting to bite this dog of a man to death, yet she still couldn¡¯t bring herself to do it, still wanting to win back his heart. ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen released her chin, and she turned over, breathing a sigh of relief and closing her eyes. As was usual, the man still held her from behind, kissed her fragrant shoulder, and whispered softly, ¡°I¡¯ve been quite busytely, don¡¯t overthink, go to sleep.¡± However, Qiao Ruoxin slowly opened her eyes, her emotions in themplicated. But she had heard everything in the office outside from Mo Chen¡¯s conversation with Xiaowu. Gradually, the man tightened his arm around her slender waist as if afraid of losing her again. Qiao Ruoxin looked down at the man¡¯s arm around her waist and couldn¡¯t help touching it with her small hand, saying softly, ¡°Be gentle, don¡¯t hold me so tight, I almost can¡¯t breathe.¡± ¡°Mhm¡­¡± In the dark, the man¡¯s voice was a muffled response, and then he quickly fell asleep, with even breathing sounds. She thought¡­ Mo Chen must still have her in his heart, right? It was just a little shaken, maybe because he was tired? Disappointed in her? The sudden disappearance two years ago was indeed her fault, she should pay the price, she admitted it. ¡­ The next day. Evening. After finishing her work, Qiao Ruoxin was taken to Mansion No. 7. ¡°What¡¯s Mo Chen up to tonight?¡± The bodyguard replied, ¡°Mo Chen has a social engagement tonight, and he¡¯ll probably be back veryte.¡± She responded, ¡°Hmm.¡± Perfect, she had time to have a proper chat with the ¡®groomsman group¡¯. After entering the private room, the four sons of wealthy families were ying pool. Ji Haochuan was the first to speak, ¡°Yo~ Our rich daddy¡¯s here, why aren¡¯t you guys weing her?¡± As he finished, Ji Haochuan started pping his hands. Bai Junyan: ¡°What mischief are you two up to now?¡± Gu Mocheng put down his pool cue, took out a cigarette and bit it between his lips, settling down on the nearby sofa: ¡°Spit it out, I¡¯m in a hurry.¡± Lu Siheng: ¡°Is Mo Chen nning to break up with you?¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at these guys and thought, why do they seem so unreliable? Seemingly spoiled and carefree, could they really be sincere in helping her? ¡°Anyway, there¡¯s a bit of a problem, just make him change his mind and that¡¯s enough!¡± She was bing somewhat frustrated now. Bai Junyan: ¡°I feel like his heart has always been with you; how else do you want him to change?¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°I heard Mo Chen¡¯s childhood betrothed has returned to the country, is it because of that?¡± Lu Siheng: ¡°Mo Chen had a childhood betrothal?¡± Gu Mocheng snorted disdainfully. Qiao Ruoxin faced them, ¡°Come up with something quick! For some reason, he¡¯s been neglecting metely¡­ Tell me, under what circumstances would a man neglect his woman?¡± Bai Junyan: ¡°Fuck, he couldn¡¯t possibly have someone else on the side, could he?¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°No way in hell, if Mo Chen got with another woman, I¡¯d be the first one to know!¡± Lu Siheng: ¡°Could it be that the passionate phase is over?¡± Gu Mocheng stared at his phone screen, without lifting his head: ¡°They¡¯ve known each other for nine years and have been together for nearly three, including now; the honeymoon phase passed eight hundred years ago.¡± Qiao Ruoxin: ¡°¡­¡± Bai Junyan: ¡°Then what¡¯s the reason? There¡¯s only one reason a man would neglect a woman, right? He doesn¡¯t love her anymore? Lost interest?¡± Qiao Ruoxin instantly felt her heart grow cold; she picked up a cushion and threw it at Bai Junyan: ¡°I asked for a solution and here you are sowing discord! Don¡¯t be a jinx!¡± Bai Junyan caught the cushion: ¡°I was just analyzing it.¡± Gu Mocheng set his phone aside, slender fingers holding the cigarette, flicked off the ash, and said gravely: ¡°No need to analyze; Mo Chen has always been a bit psychologically abnormal. In a word, rekindle the passion.¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°You think you know?¡± Gu Mocheng: ¡°Nonsense, if it weren¡¯t for your lousy actingst time, ruining my reputation, I would¡¯ve gotten Qiao Ruoxin to toe the line a long time ago.¡± ??? Qiao Ruoxin was full of question marks: ¡°What? Make me toe the line? What are you guys talking about?¡± Bai Junyan coughed twice: ¡°It¡¯s nothing, we¡¯re getting off-topic. Back to the main point, how do we reignite Mo Chen¡¯s passion?¡± Suddenly, Gu Mocheng stood up and walked over to Qiao Ruoxin, his tall figure looming before her: ¡°Have you really understood your own heart? Are you sure you love Mo Chen?¡± Without hesitation, Qiao Ruoxin affirmed: ¡°Of course!¡± Gu Mocheng: ¡°Then that¡¯s settled.¡± Earning these two hundred million was too easy because other than Qiao Ruoxin, Mo Chen had eyes for no one else. Gu Mocheng tilted his head slightly, picked up his phone, turned, and left the private room, leaving behind a remark: ¡°Leave it to me. Mo Chen¡¯s just whipped, spoiling you rotten.¡± ¡°You¡¯re just a pretentious delinquent!¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but curse at Gu Mocheng¡¯s retreating figure. Chapter 316 - 316 316 Sister Qiaos Online Face-Slapping ?Chapter 316: Chapter 316: Sister Qiao¡¯s Online Face-pping (Part 1) Chapter 316: Chapter 316: Sister Qiao¡¯s Online Face-pping (Part 1) At the party. Mo Chen was standing in front of the champagne tower, taking a look around. He checked his watch; it was time for him to make his exit, or else that Little Ghost at home would start overthinking again. He downed the remaining champagne in his ss, ced it aside, and turned to leave. Unexpectedly, the moment he turned, he caught sight of that annoying pest, Lu Xingxing. Mo Chen¡¯s face showed disgust as he spoke indifferently, ¡°Why is it you again?¡± ¡°What do you mean ¡®why is it you again¡¯? I¡¯ve been here for quite some time now, and you haven¡¯t even noticed me once?¡± Lu Xingxing¡¯s face was full of defiance. How could she, such a dazzling presence, go unnoticed by this damn man??? The man simply walked past Lu Xingxing, heading towards the exit of the party. Lu Xingxing purposely followed him all the way to the underground parking lot. Adding to her scheme, she had deliberately ambushed a paparazzo there, ready to snap photos of their secret rendezvous at just the right moment. Xiaowu, who was following behind Mo Chen, looked at Lu Xingxing and couldn¡¯t help asking Mo Chen, ¡°Mr. Mo, are you nning to give Miss Lu a ride back home?¡± Mo Chen stopped in his tracks, turned to look, and discovered that Lu Xingxing had been following him all along. His anger spread instantly to his heart. ¡°What are you doing?¡± His tone seemed calm, but his anger had already shot through the roof. Lu Xingxing slowly approached him, innocence written all over her face, ¡°I was wondering if you could give me a lift home. Is that not okay? Can¡¯t a grown man like you be a little generous? Is it that bad to catch a lift with you?¡± Mo Chen turned and walked towards his parking spot expressionlessly, not wanting to deal with that woman at all. Lu Xingxing seized the opportunity and purposely threw herself onto him, grabbing his arm. ¡°Ah¡­ I¡¯m sorry. My high heel twisted, you know how it is, women¡¯s high heels are just so prone to causing twists¡­¡± Then, the paparazzo hiding in the corner quickly snapped this scene, taking a dozen shots in session which made it look as though they were having a secret meeting. The next second. The man unceremoniously pushed Lu Xingxing aside, shouting angrily, ¡°Are you fucking crazy? If you¡¯re half-paralyzed, go get a wheelchair!¡± Frustrated, Mo Chen turned around, opened the car door, and got inside. Xiaowu looked at Lu Xingxing with an expression that was hard to describe, saying, ¡°Miss Lu, please have some self-respect.¡± ¡°What? Who do you think you are? You¡¯re just a bodyguard, and you¡¯re telling me to have self-respect??? Is this how the Mo Family teaches you to be a bodyguard?¡± Lu Xingxing couldn¡¯t believe her ears. Did a lousy bodyguard dare to speak to her like that? Xiaowu ignored Lu Xingxing and drove off. But Lu Xingxing wasn¡¯t angry, because she had achieved her goal. She wanted to take revenge on Mo Chen! This damn man, he¡¯d seen her body openly, without any punishment? And that Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t care at all? Why should only she be wronged? The more she thought about it, the angrier she got. If she couldn¡¯t let this anger out, she would be restless all night. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, oh Qiao Ruoxin, this time, let¡¯s see how you¡¯ll stay arrogant in front of me, hmph!¡± Not long after, the paparazzo lurking in the corner came out, ¡°Miss Lu, what do you think about these photos?¡± After looking at the camera¡¯s preview for a while, Lu Xingxingughed, ¡°They are well taken. Post them online; I want to hit the top of the trending list! Money isn¡¯t an issue; keep it trending for a whole day and night.¡± ¡°As long as the money is there, everything is negotiable.¡± ¡­ Jiang Mansion No. 1. By the time Qiao Ruoxin got home, the nanny said Mo Chen had not yet returned. She went upstairs to take a bath, and forty minutester, she emerged dressed in a nude pink silk robe. She bowed her head, toying with the belt around her waist. The bedroom door opened, she heard the noise and turned around, smiling as she said, ¡°You¡¯re back?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s face was gloomy, ¡°Mhm, I need a shower.¡± What had originally been a good mood waspletely ruined by Lu Xingxing¡¯s annoying manner. Noticing that his mood seemed off, Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t press further, only saying, ¡°Then go take your shower, I¡¯ll get your clothes.¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± Mo Chen headed into the bathroom, while she went to the wardrobe to fetch a pair of ck men¡¯s underpants and a dark gray robe, then walked to the bathroom door. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, here you go.¡± The bathroom door flung open, the man, shirtless, still looked very upset as he took the clothes and shut the door. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but mutter softly to herself, ¡°What¡¯s gotten into him? Who upset him?¡± Sitting on the bed alone, she picked up her phone to casually scroll through Weibo, then was stunned by the top trending topic. Upon opening the top trending topic, it was filled with photos of Lu Xingxing and Mo Chen sent by marketing ounts. The photos were so intimate??? What was this madness? The top trending topic, #MoChenLuXingxing# exploded! The unified marketing copy read: [Shocking exclusive! Mo Chen caught cheating! And with his childhood betrothed no less! The heiress of a hundred billion fortune, a beauty with both looks and money, such a fitting match, Qiao Ruoxin is about to be dumped!] [What the hell?! What¡¯s with this sudden mention of a childhood betrothed? Heiress of a hundred billion fortune? Did my sister Qiao just get cuckolded?] [No offense, but that heiress is way too ugly. She can¡¯t hold a candle to Qiao Ruoxin! Mo Chen, what are you thinking!] [Ah! Mo Chen, no, no! You and sister Qiao are the perfect match! This woman is not right for you at all! You¡¯re not short of money, why would you lower yourself like this?] [I refuse to believe that Mo Chen would fall for this kind of woman. She¡¯s not in the same league as Qiao Ruoxin, not by a long shot! We must protect our Qiao sister!] [Mo Chen! If you dare to wrong Qiao Ruoxin, I won¡¯t buy from your family¡¯s brand ever again! Humph!] [Wait a second before you overreact, what if there¡¯s a twist? This woman is clinging onto Mo Chen¡¯s arm, but Mo Chen¡¯s expression is very telling. It seems he¡¯s quite repulsed, disgust is evident in his eyes!] [Ladies! All men are dogs! Who can keep their first love forever! It¡¯s always about loving the next person more, and men are no exception! Mo Chen included!] ¡­ Reading thosements, Qiao Ruoxin was close to exploding with rage. Lu Xingxing was starting her low tricks again. She couldn¡¯t believe that Mo Chen would take a liking to Lu Xingxing. It must have been Lu Xingxing who deliberately fell into his arms! Just then, the bathroom door opened. Mo Chen walked out wearing a robe, the cor left open. He had taken an exceptionally long shower that evening, feeling dirty after Lu Xingxing had clung to his arm. ¡°What are you looking at?¡± He noticed her puffed-up, angry demeanor. Qiao Ruoxin held up her phone for him to see, ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯ve taken a fancy to Lu Xingxing.¡± Mo Chen snatched the phone out of her hand, his dark pupils suddenly tightening before he quickly dialed a number on his own phone, ¡°Take down that trending topic! Right now, immediately!¡± After hanging up the phone, his eyebrows were furrowed as he walked up to Qiao Ruoxin and said in a deep voice, ¡°I don¡¯t fancy her.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was pleased with his response, but she pretended to remain angry, huffing, ¡°I¡¯m angry.¡± The man let out a deep sigh and embraced her, coaxing her in a low voice, ¡°Then why don¡¯t you scold me a little? Or, hit me?¡± ¡°No need, just join me in a live stream to rify things.¡± Qiao Ruoxin picked up her phone, logged into her Weibo ount, and then directly started a live stream. Chapter 317 - 317 317 Sister Qiao Online Face-Slapping (Part ?Chapter 317: Chapter 317: Sister Qiao Online Face-pping (Part 2) Chapter 317: Chapter 317: Sister Qiao Online Face-pping (Part 2) Mo Chen¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. Although he didn¡¯t particrly enjoy entering the fray, he had to endure it now to appease Little Ghost. The live stream on the cellphone had barely started when countless fans, onlookers, and haters flooded in. Theizens all wanted to know how Qiao Ruoxin was reacting at the moment, not expecting that she would have the leisure to start a live stream in this situation. When they saw Mo Chen¡¯s face appear in the live stream, thements on the barrage almost exploded! [Holy shit! What did I just see? Is that Mo Chen? Are those two actually wearing robes??? What the hell is going on? Are they sleeping together at night?] [Ahhh! Qiao Ruoxin is totally without makeup, her skin is so dewy, full of cogen!] [Is this a deration of war against that doll girlfriend? It looks like Mo Chen still loves Qiao Missy the most. Otherwise, would he do a live stream with her?] [Qiao Ruoxin, you¡¯re failing as an idol! Do you even remember that you¡¯re part of the lucky girls group? Pshaw! You¡¯re shameless to the extreme!] [LOL, I¡¯m just enjoying the sour grapes jumping around! Hahaha¡­ Qiao Missy and Mo Chen, please feel free to unt your love! I¡¯m willing to be fed dog food!] Qiao Ruoxin watched as the number of viewers in the live stream room soared, reaching a hundred thousand. She greeted theizens with a smile, ¡°Hi~ Good evening, tonight¡¯s live stream is to rify the events trending on hot search.¡± She looked at thements in the live stream room, ¡°You want to see Mo Chen? Sure.¡± She deliberately shoved the cellphone in the man¡¯s face, and the man immediately frowned in displeasure, pushing the cellphone away and said sternly, ¡°Stop it.¡± The number of people in the live stream had rapidly climbed to a million. Good, it was time to start rifying. Qiao Ruoxin turned around and pushed the man¡¯s shoulder. Mo Chen frowned and sat on the bed. Then she boldly and intimately sat on the man¡¯sp, smiling at the live stream, saying, ¡°You all see, Mo Chen has not cheated, nor has he done anything to be sorry to me. Our rtionship is very good, there are no issues.¡± As she spoke, Mo Chen¡¯s gaze was fixed on her profile, deep and focused, filled with intense indulgence. The man¡¯s arm had unconsciously wrapped around her slender waist, the action so intimate and natural. Once again, the barrage in the live stream went wild. [Ahhh! Look at Mo Chen¡¯s eyes, they¡¯re as deep as the ocean! How could he possibly cheat?!] [Right! While Qiao Ruoxin was talking, Mo Chen only had eyes for her, his gaze was so doting! I want to fall in love too! Oh god, please bestow a Mo Chen on me!] [Hehe, from beginning to end it¡¯s only you talking, Qiao Ruoxin, I think Mo Chen doesn¡¯t even want to bother with you.] [Exactly, if you dare, let Mo Chen rify himself, what¡¯s really going on between him and that rich heiress with a trillion in assets, is he really betrothed from birth or not!] [Do the haters have no shame?! The couple has done so much, and you still blindly hate?] Qiao Ruoxin nced at the rapidly scrolling barrage on the cellphone screen, then looked up with a smile at Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face, ¡°Mo Chen, big brother, they don¡¯t believe what I said, you have to rify it yourself.¡± Mo Chen, looking at her feigned innocence, let a smile creep onto his lips. He knew all too well what Little Ghost was like, she would automatically start to act sweet in front of the camera. Mo Chen¡¯s eyes finally shifted to the cellphone screen, looking at those fast-scrollingments, he said in a deep voice, ¡°My woman has always been only Qiao Ruoxin, as for the rumors, we will directly take legal action.¡± As soon as those words were spoken, the barrage in the live stream room blew up. [Ahhh! Mo Chen is so cool! He¡¯s only ever had Qiao Ruoxin! What kind of fairy-tale love is this? I¡¯m so in love!] [Now I seriously suspect that it¡¯s that rich girl who¡¯s trying to smear Mo Chen! She¡¯s so ugly, not at all Mo Chen¡¯s type.] [Sister Qiao¡¯s nickname for Mo Chen is ¡°Brother Mo Chen¡±!!! So sweet! I¡¯m dying of sweetness,e on, shower us with your dog food love!] [May Brother Mo Chen and Sister Qiao be together forever!] [Brother Mo Chen, hahaha, it¡¯s so sweet, I¡¯m crying sweet tears, wuwu¡­] [But I heard from people in the elite circles that Mo Chen really had a betrothal agreement! That heiress with hundreds of billions in assets is his intended fianc¨¦e, and she¡¯s about to join the entertainment industry too!] Qiao Ruoxin nodded satisfactorily and spoke to the phone screen, ¡°Alright, now that everything¡¯s cleared up, I¡¯m off to get my beauty sleep, goodnight everyone~ Go to bed early, love you~¡± After finishing, she immediately pressed to end the live stream. The fake smile on her face instantly disappeared, and she let out a sigh of relief, even though she was still sitting on the man¡¯sp, with her slender arms wrapped around his neck. The man¡¯s strong arms tightened around her slim waist, ¡°Have you calmed down?¡± Qiao Ruoxin snorted proudly, turning her head away, ¡°You think that¡¯s enough to calm me down? Not by a long shot.¡± She broke free from the man¡¯s arms and left his embrace. ¡°Why did you let Lu Xingxing hold on to your arm? Are you sure there was nothing in your heart?¡± Mo Chen retorted, ¡°Which eye of yours saw me letting her hold onto my arm?¡± ¡°Both eyes saw it! The photos were taken just like that! The evidence is solid, do you still want to deny it?¡± The man was infuriated to the point ofughter, scoffing, ¡°She threw herself at me.¡± ¡°Then why didn¡¯t you dodge?¡± The more she thought about it, the more angry Qiao Ruoxin felt. She turned and walked to the other side of the bed, threw back the covers, andy down on the bed, petntly saying, ¡°Tonight you¡¯ve been held by Lu Xingxing, I don¡¯t want you holding me in sleep, stay away from me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man¡¯s expression darkened a few shades. Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face tensed, and he suddenly flipped over, forcibly grabbing her ankle, pulling her beneath him and pressing down hard, making her unable to move. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened, ¡°What are you doing? I said I don¡¯t want you to hold me tonight, get up!¡± The man hugged her tightly, grinding his teeth, ¡°Are you fucking trying to infuriate me to death, is that it?¡± Who is infuriating whom? She was the one feeling wronged and sulking, so why did this damn man seem angrier than her? ¡°Mo Chen, do you have any sense? You¡¯re the one who made me angry, and you have the nerve to get mad?¡± Mo Chen pressed down on her soft body, lowered his head, and gently bit her sexy corbone, his voice hoarse, ¡°When you needed me just now, you called me ¡®brother¡¯, and now you directly call me by my name, huh? You Little Ghost turn face faster than flipping a book!¡± She snorted coldly, ¡°Stop biting me, it¡¯s annoying!¡± ¡°Annoying?¡± The man frowned, his voice stern, ¡°Don¡¯t say you¡¯re annoyed with me! You can only like me or love me, those are your only options.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin was speechless. Could he be any more domineering? Even though he¡¯d been neglecting hertely, he still demanded that she maintain a love for this damn man at all times. How can there be such an unreasonable person in the world? Qiao Ruoxin turned her head away, toozy to deal with him. Chapter 318 - 318 318 Disgusting Medicinal Cuisine ?Chapter 318: Chapter 318: Disgusting Medicinal Cuisine Chapter 318: Chapter 318: Disgusting Medicinal Cuisine Mo Chen firmly grasped her chin and leaned down to kiss her. ¡°Mmm¡­¡± She had wanted to struggle, but then she thought that it seemed they hadn¡¯t¡­ for a long time. So, Qiao Ruoxin obedientlyplied, but surely enough, after the man fervently kissed her for a while, he still chose to let her go, covered her with the nket, and turned off the bedroom light. ¡°Sleep.¡± The man¡¯s deep voice rose in the dark, and then he habitually hugged her body. A sense of loss shed in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes. She sighed softly, a sound only she could hear. It seemed that Mo Chen no longer had much of a physical need nowadays, not like before when he always clung to her, keeping her awake all night. Now, he simply held her as they slept. She felt she hadpletely be nothing more than a pillow. In the darkness, her soft voice sounded: ¡°Mo Chen?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± ¡°Have you been troubled by work recently? Not feeling well?¡± The man was silent for a few seconds: ¡°No.¡± ¡°Then¡­ do you still like me?¡± As she asked this question, her heartbeat elerated, feeling somewhat panicked. ¡°I do.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s smile held a touch of helplessness. She knew this would be the answer, but she couldn¡¯t help asking. After asking, her heart felt incredibly empty and lonely. She turned around, hugged the man¡¯s tall figure, rubbed her little face against his chest, and whispered, ¡°I like you too.¡± A flicker of surprise passed through Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes, followed by him embracing her and stroking her head: ¡°Hmm, sleep.¡± ¨C Meanwhile¡ª Lu Family Vi. Lu Xingxing in her bedroom was watching the rey of the live broadcast on Weibo, furious to the point of smoking. She gnashed her teeth and spat out each word: ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! You¡¯re really something! You managed to clear that up, I really underestimated you.¡± Moreover, the top trending spot that Lu Xingxing paid for had been thoroughly removed. Now, she couldn¡¯t even find those photos online anymore. It was clearly Mo Chen¡¯s way of handling things, cleaned up without a trace. Suddenly, there came a series of knocks on the door. Lu Xingxingposed herself and walked over to open the door. As soon as she did, she saw her father, Lu Ming, standing outside. ¡°What¡¯s this about online? That intimate photo of you and Mo Chen, has he taken the bait? But how did that Qiao Ruoxin end up doing a live broadcast to clear things up, what exactly is going on?¡± Lu Xingxing¡¯s face was filled with anger: ¡°What else could it be, Dad? That Qiao Ruoxin is too scheming. Every time I¡¯m close to sess, she ruins it, and Mo Chen seems to really trust her¡­¡± Lu Ming sighed deeply, his tone mocking: ¡°I¡¯ve said it before, you can¡¯t win Mo Chen over, you can only fool those who live off women.¡± ¡°Who says I can¡¯t! If it weren¡¯t for Qiao Ruoxin meddling, I would have won over Mo Chen long ago. Mo Chen is just a man, at most better looking than those who live off women, what¡¯s so great about that.¡± ¡°Then keep it up, your father is waiting to see the moment you seed,¡± Lu Ming said, patting his daughter¡¯s shoulder with a smile before turning to leave. Lu Xingxing watched her father¡¯s retreating back, stomping her feet in frustration! It was all Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fault! Otherwise, Mo Chen would have never taken the initiative to rify the rumor! With her looks and family background, what could Mo Chen be dissatisfied with? Maybe he was already interested, just ying hard to get. Lu Xingxing was convinced that no man could escape her charm. With a ¡®m,¡¯ she furiously shut her room door. ¡­ The next day, early morning. When Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes, it was already past seven in the morning, the man beside her was nowhere to be seen; he had probably gone jogging, right? She picked up her phone and checked; it was Wednesday, yes, Mo Chen¡¯s jogging time. She sat up drowsily, leaning on the bed, her brain nk. Suddenly, her phone rang, snapping her awake. Qiao Ruoxin picked up her phone and saw an unfamiliar number. She swiped the screen and held it to her ear, ¡°Hello, who is this?¡± ¡°It¡¯s me, Lu Xingxing.¡± Lu Xingxing? That name made Qiao Ruoxin frown in an instant, ¡°Miss Lu, what¡¯s the reason for your call?¡± ¡°Today at ten in the morning, at the Mo Family¡¯s golf course, don¡¯t be absent, I want to challenge you to a game.¡± ¡°You want to challenge me to a game of golf?¡± ¡°What, are you afraid? That¡¯s fine, I can give you a bit of a head start; I just want to show you how unworthy you are of entering high society.¡± Qiao Ruoxin sneered coldly, ¡°I won¡¯t miss it.¡± After hanging up, a sly glint shed in her eyes; there definitely was a catch, Lu Xingxing must have set some sort of trap for her, right? ¡­ Downstairs in the living room. Mo Chen, dressed in a ck sportswear, had returned from his run, and as he passed through the living room, Xiaowu stopped him. ¡°Mr. Mo! Mr. Mo! Please, this way.¡± The man stopped, his handsome face still covered with alluring beads of sweat, frowning, ¡°What is it?¡± Xiaowu, struggling to speak, pulled him into the dining room. Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes were filled with confusion, and upon entering the dining room, he saw a bowl of ck concoction on the table, the smell strong enough to turn someone¡¯s stomach. Xiaowu turned away, picked up the bowl of medicinal meal, ¡°Mr. Mo, this is a medicinal meal I got from a reputable traditional Chinese medicine practitioner; it¡¯s said to soothe emotions and relieve mental stress¡­ You should try it.¡± Xiaowu felt he was about to choke on the smell alone. Mo Chen abruptly turned his head, holding his breath to suppress the nauseating feeling, and demanded angrily, ¡°What is this stuff? Are you sure it¡¯s meant for human consumption?¡± Such a disgusting smell was supposed to be medicinal food??? ¡°Mr. Mo, this is a traditional Chinese medicinal meal, it¡¯s supposed to taste like this; please go ahead and drink it, it might actually help,¡± Xiaowu himself could hardly stand it any longer, the smell was so revolting. Mo Chen¡¯s forehead was furrowed, with his forefinger below his nostrils, holding his breath, he looked back at the bowl of medicinal meal, suddenly feeling a wave of nausea. The man¡¯s eyes showed his disgust, and he spoke with a harsh tone, ¡°Are you trying to kill me faster?¡± ¡°No, Mr. Mo, this is really a medicinal meal, I swear! I went through many traditional practitioners before deciding on this one, the most famous, the most reliable, they suggested you try it for a week¡­¡± Xiaowu was about toe clean. Mo Chen suddenly exploded like a volcano, ¡°A week?¡± With that, he swiftly turned and left the dining room. Just then, Qiao Ruoxin came downstairs to the living room, and she smelled an offensive herbal medicine scent, nauseating enough to make her want to vomit. ¡°What¡¯s that smell, who¡¯s boiling herbal medicine early in the morning?¡± Following the odor, she arrived at the dining room, pinching her nose, she asked, ¡°Xiaowu, what are you doing? What on earth is this? It¡¯s so disgusting.¡± ¡°This is¡­ prepared for Mr. Mo¡­¡± Xiaowu was on the verge of spilling the truth. The next second! Mo Chen¡¯s tall figure suddenly returned to the dining room, grabbed the bowl of medicinal meal from Xiaowu¡¯s hands, and drank it all in one go. Then, he turned to look at Qiao Ruoxin with a calm tone exining, ¡°For health purposes.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± She was truly stunned¡ªhe¡¯d gulped down the revolting concoction in one go! Chapter 319 - 319 319 A lone wolf like you wouldnt ?Chapter 319: Chapter 319: A lone wolf like you wouldn¡¯t understand Chapter 319: Chapter 319: A lone wolf like you wouldn¡¯t understand Qiao Ruoxin stared at the man¡¯s handsome face and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Does it taste bad?¡± Even the smell was so disgusting, let alone gulping it down all at once, who knows how much worse it would be. With a taut face, the man suppressed the feeling of nausea and said in a deep voice, ¡°It¡¯s alright, where are you going?¡± He observed Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s well-dressed appearance, which clearly indicated she was nning to go out. ¡°Oh, I¡¯m going out to y ball, I¡¯ve got a date with a friend, the bodyguard will take me there.¡± Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t want to tell Mo Chen about it, making herself seem like a little schoolchild who liked to tattle. Mo Chen nodded, ¡°I¡¯ve just finished running, going to take a shower.¡± With that, he turned and left the dining room. Qiao Ruoxin nced at Xiaowu, then followed the man out of the dining room, constantly fanning the air with her hands, that smell was too pungent. When they reached the living room, Mo Chen suddenly stopped. She braked hard too, almost bumping into the man¡¯s back, looking up with a baffled face. The man turned around, ¡°Got any candy?¡± Qiao Ruoxin was slightly startled, then reached into her bag and pulled out a lollipop, unwrapped it, and handed it over. Mo Chen looked down, and bit directly onto the lollipop, the sweet taste immediately spreading over his tongue, overpowering the disgusting vor of the medicinal soup. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help saying, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, you should drink less of that kind of medicinal tonic soup, it¡¯s not necessarily that good.¡± ¡°Mm¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m off then, remember to eat breakfast after you shower.¡± Mo Chen removed the lollipop, frowning, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to eat breakfast?¡± ¡°I¡­ I¡¯ll eat outside.¡± The man narrowed his eyes, ¡°Don¡¯t try to brush me off, I will have them keep an eye on you.¡± ¡°I know! I¡¯ll definitely eat! But I have to go now, there¡¯s not much time.¡± Having said that, Qiao Ruoxin turned and left, her retreating figure clearly showing her urgency. Mo Chen bit onto the lollipop again, recalling the Little Ghost¡¯s words from a moment ago, going to y ball? In the early morning, what ball would she y? In his memory, this Little Ghost never loved sports. ¡­ In the car. Qiao Ruoxin looked towards the bodyguard in the front seat and said, ¡°Just go straight to the court, I don¡¯t want to eat breakfast, I don¡¯t have much of an appetite.¡± ¡°Miss Qiao, please don¡¯t make it hard for us. Just now, Master Mo personally called and instructed us to make sure you have breakfast before going.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She was really at this man¡¯s mercy. She could only agree, ¡°Alright then, just buy me a serving of preserved egg and pork congee, I don¡¯t have much of an appetite in the morning.¡± ¡°Got it, understood.¡± Midway, the bodyguard got out to buy a serving of congee, then drove all the way to the Mo Family¡¯s golf course. She didn¡¯t know why Lu Xingxing chose to y there. In the rest area, she was eating that bowl of porridge while her bodyguard watched over her. Her phone rang. She pressed the speaker button and continued to drink her porridge. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, are you a snail? Even if you were a snail, you should have crawled here by now, right? How long has it been?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been here for a while, in the rest area having porridge. I¡¯lle over once I¡¯ve finished.¡± On the other end of the line, Lu Xingxing got angry, ¡°What did you say? You¡¯ve been here and haven¡¯te out? Are you provoking me?¡± Qiao Ruoxin slowly sipped her porridge, elegantly wiping the corner of her mouth with a napkin, ¡°My boyfriend had the bodyguard supervise my breakfast. What could I do? A single dog like you wouldn¡¯t understand.¡± ¡°What are you showing off? Such pettiness, it¡¯s just breakfast, is it that touching? Hmph¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin pressed the end call button, then stood up and looked at the bodyguard, ¡°I¡¯ve had half of the porridge, is that enough?¡± The bodyguard could only nod. ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin went to the dressing room, changed her clothes, and then arrived at the golf course. She saw Lu Xingxing from a distance, followed by four caddies¡ªsuch a princess demeanor, reckless and ostentatious. After walking closer, Lu Xingxing turned around, appraising her from head to toe, ¡°You¡¯re ten minuteste.¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled slowly, ¡°me Mo Chen then, he insisted that I finish my breakfast first, or he would deal with me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Lu Xingxing felt like she was about to explode with anger, holding back her fury, ¡°Cut the crap! Let¡¯s start. If you win, you can keep seeing Mo Chen; if you lose, step aside gracefully! It wasn¡¯t your ce to begin with!¡± She couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°Is Miss Lu really that foolish? Just by ying a game of golf, you want to decide the fate of my rtionship with Mo Chen?¡± Lu Xingxing: ¡°You¡¯re just afraid, aren¡¯t you? You¡¯ve hardly ever yed golf since you were a child, right? The Qiao Family has only moved up in recent years. I assume you were just from an ordinary family, a country bumpkin, and yet you dare to dream of marrying into a rich family?¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked down, toying with the golf club in her hands, smiling without a word. ¡°Look at how many female stars in the entertainment industry are breaking their necks trying to marry into a rich family. Do you think you¡¯re special? Let me tell you, Mo Chen was just ying with you, that¡¯s normal, after all, which man could resist a beauty?¡± Qiao Ruoxin slowly raised her head, a face full of confident arrogance, ¡°Thanks for thepliment, Miss Lu, saying I¡¯m pretty. I also think I¡¯m quite attractive.¡± ¡°You! You¡¯re shameless! Who said you¡¯re pretty! No wonder you¡¯ve been able to cling to Mo Chen for so long, you really do have a thick face!¡± Lu Xingxing sneered disdainfully. Qiao Ruoxin, however, had already positioned herself and was swinging her golf club, warming up. She nced at Lu Xingxing¡¯s arrogant demeanor, ¡°Miss Lu, is your skin thicker than mine? Last night, using some dirty trick to throw yourself into my boyfriend¡¯s arms and then having someone take photos to post online, are you forcing him?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s smile was insincere, her expression calm as she looked at Lu Xingxing. The sun was bright, and standing against the light, she seemed to emerge from the glow, her skin translucent and fair. ¡°Is that so? Do you really trust a man¡¯s excuse that much? Maybe it was he who actively hugged me. Men have always been like this; they¡¯re powerless in front of beauties.¡± ¡°But Miss Lu, you are not a beauty,¡± she said innocently, as if merely stating the facts. Lu Xingxing pointed angrily at her, ¡°You! Forget it, I won¡¯t stoop to argue with you. A love rival naturally wouldn¡¯t find another love rival beautiful. I could say thatst night Mo Chen couldn¡¯t control himself and hugged me forcibly!¡± Qiao Ruoxinughed lightly, ¡°Did you know what Mo Chen said to mest night? He said, he simply isn¡¯t interested in Lu Xingxing.¡± ¡°Shut up! What right do you have to say that! I¡¯m the one who matches him best, we are equals in social status! You are just a nobody from a minor household, do you deserve to be thedy of the Mo Family? Can you even hold that position securely?¡± Lu Xingxing sneered, looking down on Qiao Ruoxin, even thinking that Qiao Ruoxin was nothing but vain and delusional, dreaming of rising to the status of a phoenix. Dream on! Qiao Ruoxin gripped the golf club, not angry or annoyed, ¡°Are we ying or not? Did wee here to argue?¡± ¡°Hmph! I¡¯ll show you what it means to be a truedy!¡± Chapter 320 - 320 320 Are you trying to frame me with such ?Chapter 320: Chapter 320: Are you trying to frame me with such an old-fashioned trick? Chapter 320: Chapter 320: Are you trying to frame me with such an old-fashioned trick? She stood quietly to one side, watching. It must be said, Lu Xingxing was indeed quite impressive at golf, clearly practiced from a young age, befitting of a rich heiress. Lu Xingxing¡¯s form was impable, sinking the ball with a single stroke, then turning back with a smile of triumph towards Qiao Ruoxin. Qiao Ruoxin pped lightly with grace, raising a pretentious smile, ¡°Impressive, impressive.¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± Lu Xingxing scoffed contemptuously, then continued to y, growing more and more spirited as she did. Finally, it was Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s turn. Lu Xingxing stood by with a disdainful face, ¡°Don¡¯t go back on your word if you lose, this was your choice.¡± ¡°Miss Lu, what if you lose?¡± Lu Xingxing¡¯s eyes were brimming with confidence, ¡°I keep my word. If I lose, you just keep being with Mo Chen.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips curled slightly, ¡°Good, I¡¯ll remember that.¡± She stood sideways on the grass, lifted the golf club, aimed at the distant g, and squinted her eyes slightly. Could it be that if she won this game, Lu Xingxing would cease her mischief for good? The answer was obviously impossible. Perhaps, Lu Xingxing¡¯s goal today wasn¡¯t about ying golf with her at all. Qiao Ruoxin raised the club and swung it forth, the ball tracing a perfect parab through the air, then rolling into the hole uponnding. Lu Xingxing¡¯s face turned somewhat ugly. Thus, the two of them went back and forth, ying golf for an hour. Just as Qiao Ruoxin was about to win, Lu Xingxing suddenly spoke capriciously, ¡°I need a break, I¡¯m tired, the sun is too hot, I¡¯m going to reapply sunscreen.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked back and shrugged, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter to me.¡± The sun was especially scorching today, and after an hour, she indeed felt a bit tired, it was a good time to go to the lounge and enjoy the air conditioning. ¡­ Inside the lounge. After returning to the lounge, Qiao Ruoxin found Lu Xingxing was already seated inside. Something felt off; would Lu Xingxinge just to y golf obediently? She halted in her steps, gestured with her finger to the bodyguard at her side, and the bodyguard approached proactively. She whispered something in the ear of the bodyguard, who nodded, ¡°Understood.¡± Then, Qiao Ruoxin walked into the lounge and sat opposite Lu Xingxing, picking up a ss of iced water and taking a couple of sips. Lu Xingxing suddenly spoke, ¡°Did you tell Mo Chen abouting here to y golf with me? It concerns the two of your rtionship; he has the right to know.¡± ¡°You picked the Mo Family¡¯s golf course on purpose; do you think Mo Chen wouldn¡¯t know?¡± She toyed with the ss water cup in her hands. ¡°Credit where credit is due, I¡¯ve already called Mo Chen toe here, he should be arriving soon,¡± said Lu Xingxing at that moment, lifting a cup of iced coffee and suddenly pouring it over herself, instantly spoiling her clothes. Qiao Ruoxin was slightly taken aback, thenughed out loud, ¡°Are you trying to frame me? Such an antiquated trick?¡± Such an outdated and vulgar tactic, after all, Lu Xingxing was a wealthy heiress; maybe she watched too many melodramatic idol dramas? Lu Xingxing revealed a smile and stood up, walking towards her: ¡°It¡¯s not about whether a move is old or new, but whether it works.¡± She watched Lu Xingxing walk over, handed her a water cup to her lips, and took two more sips of ice water. A cold light shed through her clear eyes. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, I¡¯ve disliked you for a long time. What makes you think you deserve to stand by Mo Chen¡¯s side?¡± Qiao Ruoxin also shed her fa?ade of gentleness, standing and saying coldly, ¡°I¡¯ve disliked you for just as long, continually pestering Mo Chen. Don¡¯t you just have your eyes on Mo Chen? Why don¡¯t you admit it?¡± ¡°What do you mean I am pestering him? He and I were already engaged! It¡¯s you who¡¯s been constantly entangled with him! For a jerk like Mo Chen who loves them and leaves them, I will not let him off so easily! Why should he be happy and sweet with you, you little temptress? I¡¯m telling you! I won¡¯t let the two of you be happy!¡± Lu Xingxing raised her arm, ready to p. But before Lu Xingxing¡¯s pnded, Qiao Ruoxin beat her to it with a p across Lu Xingxing¡¯s face. Lu Xingxing was stunned for a moment, having never been pped before, not even by her parents. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, have you gone mad? Do you know who I am? You dare to hit me! Not even my parents haveid a hand on me!¡± Lu Xingxing lunged at her, when suddenly a ringing phone sounded from nearby. Lu Xingxing, as if receiving a signal, suddenly fell to the ground, covering her face, and put on a wronged expression: ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, I never thought you¡¯d have two faces! You act so obedient and gentle in front of Mo Chen, and now that he¡¯s not here, you dare to p me outright?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s gaze was like looking at an idiot. Suddenly, the sound of deep footsteps came from outside the resting room. Qiao Ruoxin looked back and saw Mo Chen with a gloomy expression walk into the resting room, then at Lu Xingxing lying on the floor. Hmph¡­ she was waiting for this exact moment, what an actress. True to expectations, Mo Chen¡¯s long strides took him few steps to Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s side, grabbing her wrist with a look that inspected her for injuries. The Lu Xingxing on the floor continued her act of miserableness: ¡°Mo Chen, is this your girlfriend? Using your power, she even dares to bully me, who else wouldn¡¯t she bully? Look at the mark on my face, this is what your woman did!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s attention remained on Qiao Ruoxin, and upon hearing Lu Xingxing¡¯s allegations, a chill frosted over his handsome features. ¡°Do you like me?¡± The man suddenly turned his head towards Lu Xingxing on the ground and asked in a deep voice. Lu Xingxing was stunned, and so was Qiao Ruoxin. What was this man up to? What kind of question was that? Qiao Ruoxin watched his tight, sexy jawline, his noble brows, her mood inexplicably tense. Lu Xingxing¡¯s gaze shifted guiltily: ¡°Like you? You¡¯re just a rogue and a lecher! Do you really think all the women in the world would like you? You¡¯re too narcissistic!¡± Though she vehemently denied, Lu Xingxing¡¯s face flushed a little. Mo Chen, with an indifferent expression, said, ¡°That¡¯s for the best then, and don¡¯t get any ideas about me in the future.¡± Having said that, the man took Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s hand, nced at her and asked, ¡°Are you hungry?¡± Qiao Ruoxin nodded: ¡°A little, after ying basketball for an hour.¡± Mo Chen led her away. Seeing her n fall through, Lu Xingxing stood up bewildered and called out, ¡°Stop!¡± She had intended for Mo Chen to witness a good show and see Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s true colors, so how did it end up like this? Had Mo Chen truly been indifferent after witnessing this scene? Just letting Qiao Ruoxin bully while wielding power? Mo Chen¡¯s face showed his irritation as he turned back with a cold gaze and said in a deep voice, ¡°What else do you want to do?¡± ¡°How can you be so blind to right and wrong? You watched her throw coffee all over me and p me, and you had no reaction? Or do you actually like this kind of brassy personality?¡± Chapter 321 - 321 321 Mr. Mo Protects His Own Online ?Chapter 321: Chapter 321: Mr. Mo Protects His Own Online Chapter 321: Chapter 321: Mr. Mo Protects His Own Online Regardless, Mo Chenes from a family of wealth and nobility, so how could he allow his woman to go around bullying others with her power? The man said expressionlessly, ¡°It¡¯s done. She hit you.¡± Lu Xingxing¡¯s face was one of disbelief, ¡°What did you say? Just like that? You¡­ Do you think I¡¯m someone she can just hit whenever she wants? What standing does she have, isn¡¯t she just an actress? How dare she hit me?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have the heart to scold her, let alone hit her, so what else can I do?¡± He spoke calmly, yet his words were filled with indulgence. As the man spoke, the strength of his grip on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s wrist increased by a few notches. This dismissive tone made Lu Xingxing feel like she was about to cough up blood in anger. ¡°How can you be such a foolish ruler! You just spoil her like this? One day, if she ends up on top of your head, will you still not care?¡± Lu Xingxing stamped her foot furiously. Mo Chen chuckled, pulling Qiao Ruoxin into his embrace and wrapping his arms around her slender waist. The man nced contemptuously at Lu Xingxing and said with a deep voice, ¡°If anyone¡¯s going to be ridden, it¡¯ll be me riding her.¡± With these words, the atmosphere in the resting room suddenly became incredibly suggestive. Everyone was an adult and, of course, understood the strongly implied meaning behind his statement. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened, and her ears turned pink; she really wanted to cover this damned man¡¯s mouth! How could he say just anything that came to his mind! Mo Chen continued, ¡°Remember, don¡¯t take a liking to me, don¡¯t be moved by me. To put it euphemistically, we¡¯re not suitable. To put it bluntly, I look down on you.¡± Having said this, he left the resting room with his arm around Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s slender waist. Lu Xingxing stood there dumbfounded, not knowing how to react. ¡°Ahhh! What kind of supreme jerk is he! He actually said he looks down on me?¡± Lu Xingxing was both angered and amused as if she had heard the world¡¯s biggest joke. Mo Chen actually told her to her face that he looks down on her? What¡¯s wrong with her? In terms of family background, education, connections, resources, in which aspect was she inferior to Qiao Ruoxin? Mo Chen was simply bewitched by Qiao Ruoxin, that little vixen! Such rotten taste! ¡­ Inside the car. After getting into the car with the man, Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t helpining, ¡°Mo Chen, can¡¯t you be less direct when you talk, especially in front of others¡­¡± It made her so embarrassed; thinking back to what happened in the resting room, she just wanted to find a hole to crawl into. Mo Chen gave her a nce, ¡°Or do you actually n on riding my head someday?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She had no such intentions. She coughed twice, ¡°Do you really believe what Lu Xingxing said?¡± ¡°What did she say?¡± ¡°You know, about me throwing coffee on her, pping her.¡± The man¡¯s expression was serene as he leaned back in his seat, his long fingers pinching the bridge of his nose, seemingly weary, ¡°I didn¡¯t see the coffee incident, but I did see the p.¡± Before she could exin, Mo Chen suddenly pulled her into his arms, sat her on hisp, and gripped her slender waist. ¡°Little Ghost, didn¡¯t I tell you not to fight?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t want to, okay? It was Lu Xingxing who provoked me first. She poured the coffee on herself and then called you over just to make sure you witnessed the scene,¡± she retorted. Mo Chen raised an eyebrow slightly, ¡°If you knew everything, then why did you agree to meet her?¡± ¡°I wanted to see what kind of tricks she would y, and sure enough, they were prettyme.¡± A flicker of annoyance appeared in the man¡¯s dark eyes, his voice low and icy, ¡°I heard you made a bet with her about ser, that if you lost, you would give me to her?¡± All of a sudden, there was an awkward silence; she chuckled nervously, ¡°I would never give you to her, and I won¡¯t lose anyway.¡± ¡°Little Ghost, am I so insignificant to you that you can just hand me over to other women?¡± His slender fingers gripped her chin, relentless in his questioning. Clearly, Mo Chen was getting angry. She realized the seriousness of the situation and quickly embraced the man¡¯s body. ¡°No, it¡¯s very important, and I¡¯m confident, I¡¯m definitely not going to lose, have you forgotten? You were the one who taught me to y golf.¡± Mo Chen snorted with disdain in his voice, ¡°Once the apprentice learns, she no longer wants the master, huh?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not true! I came today just to confirm something.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked up at the man¡¯s handsome face, ¡°I¡¯m sure that Lu Xingxing has fallen for you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man stared at her silently for a few seconds and then said coldly, ¡°But I¡¯m not interested in her.¡± ¡°But you two have been betrothed since you were kids!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s strong arms tightened around her slim waist, ¡°I¡¯ve said it before, I take no responsibility for that.¡± ¡°Can we have our wedding earlier then?¡± Qiao Ruoxinid out this condition, and Mo Chen was silent for a few seconds before responding lightly, ¡°Mhm.¡± But a thick anxiety was brewing in the depths of the man¡¯s eyes. If they were to have the wedding earlier, yet he still¡­ couldn¡¯t touch Little Ghost, then what would he do on the wedding night? How would he exin it? But he really couldn¡¯t bring himself to say it. Qiao Ruoxin noticed the anxiety in the depths of his eyes and felt that he didn¡¯t seem very willing. What was he thinking? Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t figure it out;tely, Mo Chen had hardly touched her, using her only as a pillow to sleep, and didn¡¯t seem to enjoy pushing boundaries anymore. All of a sudden! A thought struck her heart; she remembered something Mo Chen once said: ¡°If one day I talk to you about everything but just don¡¯t make advances on you, that¡¯s when I truly don¡¯t love you anymore.¡± Mo Chen seemed to be in that exact state now!!! And then there was that night outside his study, she heard Mo Chen saying something about ¡®letting go¡¯. Could it be that his feelings were wavering? Qiao Ruoxin reflected on her recent actions, feeling that she hadn¡¯t done anything excessive. She leaned on the man¡¯s shoulder and asked softly, ¡°Mo Chen brother¡­ ¡± ¡°What, you¡¯re hungry?¡± ¡°No, I have a question for you.¡± ¡°Ask.¡± Mo Chen was ying with her delicate fingers, lifting them to his lips and kissing them now and then. ¡°Have you¡­ ever thought about breaking up with me?¡± As soon as she said this, the man¡¯s kissing stalled, and he looked up at her in his arms, ¡°Have you thought about it?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face instantly turned cold as he stared unblinkingly at her, awaiting her answer. Without a second thought, she replied, ¡°No, I just wanted to ask if you¡¯re satisfied with my behaviortely?¡± The man¡¯s expression darkened slightly; he got the hint¡ªthis Little Ghost was again indirectly probing into why they hadn¡¯t been intimate recently. Mo Chen hesitated for a few seconds and hugged her tighter, whispering in her ear, ¡°Little Ghost, don¡¯t overthink things. I won¡¯t let you go, and you can¡¯t leave. You can only be my woman.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin felt like this damn man hadpletely misunderstood her. She tried to exin, ¡°Mo Chen brother, I¡­¡± The man nted a deep kiss on her lips, his voice husky, ¡°I¡¯ve been¡­ a bit busy with work recently, I¡¯m not intentionally neglecting you, alright? I¡¯ll make it up to you after this busy period.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at his handsome face, a bold thought crossing her mind¡ªcould it be that this damn man had be impotent? Chapter 322 - 322 322 Brother Will Get Better Hmm ?Chapter 322: Chapter 322: Brother Will Get Better, Hmm? Chapter 322: Chapter 322: Brother Will Get Better, Hmm? Mo Chen watched her eyes, and seeing that she hadn¡¯t responded for quite a while, he pinched her cheek and said in a deep voice, ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± ¡°Ah? Nothing¡­ I know you¡¯re busy with work, I understand.¡± She understood men were busy with work, but Mo Chen¡¯s recent behavior had been very unusual. ¡­ Western restaurant. She and Mo Chen were sitting at a table by the window, where they could see a few swans in the distantke. Qiao Ruoxin withdrew her gaze and looked at the man opposite her. When silent, Mo Chen¡¯s every move exuded the temperament of a nobleman, and even browsing the menu was a pleasing sight. Mo Chen handed the menu to the waiter: ¡°That will be all.¡± ¡°Very well, sir. Please wait a moment.¡± The waiter took the menu and left. The man took a sip from the ss of lemon water in front of him, looked at the Little Ghost across from him, and said with a somewhat serious expression, ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to see her again, understand?¡± ¡°I know.¡± She nodded her head, and as if remembering something, she asked, ¡°Mo Chen brother, what was that medicinal soup you drank this morning for?¡± At the mention of the medicinal soup, a hint of embarrassment appeared on Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face. He coughed and said evasively, ¡°It¡¯s nothing, just to relieve fatigue.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± Mo Chen: ¡°You don¡¯t have work today, so after we¡¯ve eaten, apany me to thepany.¡± ¡°Why? Won¡¯t I be disturbing your work?¡± ¡°You will be a disturbance, but I don¡¯t want to let you out to cause trouble.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She felt a bit wronged: ¡°I haven¡¯t caused any trouble; it¡¯s Lu Xingxing who keeps bothering me.¡± The man scoffed, ¡°That¡¯s why you should just stay in my office.¡± Alright then, this man was just so bossy; nobody could change the decisions he made. After the meal, Qiao Ruoxin followed him back to the Hengzhong Group headquarters building. In the office. Qiao Ruoxin sat on the sofa in the reception area and watched Mo Chen walk to his desk, pick up some documents, then turn around and head toward her. ¡°I¡¯m going to a meeting. You stay here and be good, hmm?¡± The tall figure of the man stood before her, blocking her light. She looked up at Mo Chen before her, and no matter how many times she saw him, she felt the need to remark again on how handsome he was! Suddenly, Qiao Ruoxin hooked her finger at the man: ¡°Come closer.¡± Mo Chen slightly furrowed his brows, a trace of confusion in his eyes, but he still bent down and came closer. She helped the man adjust his tie: ¡°Your tie is crooked.¡± After seriously adjusting his tie, Qiao Ruoxin smiled slightly, ¡°There, you may go now.¡± The man¡¯s noble eyebrows rose slightly: ¡°That¡¯s it?¡± ¡°What else do you want?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s lips curved up, his voice low and sexy: ¡°Since you¡¯ve already beckoned me closer, how about a kiss?¡± The man¡¯s slender fingers, tapping on his thin lips, were full of seductive meaning. Qiao Ruoxin squinted her beautiful eyes: ¡°Are you asking for a kiss?¡± ¡°Is that not allowed?¡± ¡°No! Go to your meeting; so many people are waiting for you! How can you, as the boss, bete?¡± The next second, however, the man¡¯srge palm sped her head, and he kissed her deeply. After a long while, he let her go: ¡°Wait for me obediently, and don¡¯t wander off. If you want a drink, go find Secretary Jiang.¡± Then, Mo Chen got up and left. It was only after the sound of the door closing that Qiao Ruoxin, still breathing slightly, her cheeks faintly blushed. She couldn¡¯t help butugh; sometimes Mo Chen was really childish. Qiao Ruoxin leaned back on the sofa, picking up a business magazine from the side and flipping through it casually. She didn¡¯t know how long had passed when she began to feel sleepy, so shey down on the couch and fell asleep. In her hazy dream, she saw Mo Chenughing and talking with that Lu Xingxing! She desperately tried to walk over, but her feet, as if refusing to heed hermands, simply wouldn¡¯t move. All she could do was watch helplessly as Mo Chen stood with Lu Xingxing, and they even embraced!!! Her eyebrows furrowed, her lips tightly pressed together, her hands clutching fiercely at the skirt of her dress. Suddenly, the door to the office was pushed open. Mo Chen returned to his office and immediately noticed the sleeping Little Ghost on the couch. His tall figure approached, cing the documents he was carrying on a side coffee table, while he casually loosened his tie with one hand. Then, he knelt on one knee in front of the couch, his dark eyes observing the sleeping Qiao Ruoxin. The man¡¯s profound gaze seemed as if it could see right through her; his fingers touched Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s cheek, looking at her furrowed brows, wondering what dream she was having. Mo Chen sighed softly, his hand caressing her cheek as he whispered, ¡°Big brother will get better, okay?¡± The only response was Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s breathing as she slept. At that moment, his phone began to vibrate. The man frowned, took his phone to the window, and answered the call. ¡°Who is it?¡± ¡°Simon.¡± Mo Chenughed in surprise, ¡°What, not imprisoned by your father?¡± ¡°Mo Chen, are you taking advantage of the situation? I haven¡¯t been in China for a while, and you went ahead and acquired all the gamepanies I had negotiated with. What¡¯s the meaning of this? Trying to monopolize thest bit of the Lawrence Family¡¯s business interests in China?¡± With a look of calm, Mo Chen replied, ¡°What else? Let you, a foreigner, have the monopoly?¡± ¡°You¡¯re still too green to fight me! It¡¯s not certain who will have thestugh! Don¡¯t forget how many factories and research institutes your family has in the United States.¡± Suddenly! A scream from a waking nightmare echoed from the couch behind him, ¡°No!!!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s face changed instantly, and he abruptly hung up the call. He turned around, walked to the couch, knelt down, and looked at Qiao Ruoxin, who had a look of terror on her face, ayer of cold sweat forming on her forehead. The man took a tissue to wipe off the sweat on her forehead and asked in a deep voice, ¡°Had a nightmare?¡± Seeing the handsome face in front of her, Qiao Ruoxin suddenly felt so annoyed¡­ ¡°So annoying!¡± The man¡¯s motion of wiping her sweat paused, ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°I just had a dream where you were with Lu Xingxing. And you were so sweet together, Xingxing even said you two were true love and told me to get lost.¡± The more she thought about it, the angrier she got! She really wanted to go back to that dream and duel with Lu Xingxing! A look of disdain instantly appeared on Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face, ¡°That was indeed a nightmare.¡± Feeling somewhat wronged, she pouted her lips, sat up, and leaned against the couch, ¡°In the dream, you were so hateful, acting like you really liked Xingxing.¡± The man chuckled, looking at the disgust in her eyes, ¡°Little Ghost, are you being reasonable?¡± Qiao Ruoxin hummed coldly, still unwilling to see this jerk after having that dream, feeling so angry. Mo Chen looked at her helplessly, ¡°Then what can I do to make you feel better?¡± ¡°Get me a ss of orange juice, I¡¯m thirsty.¡± ¡°Mmm,¡± Mo Chen got up. ¡°With ice.¡± The man frowned displeased, ¡°Your menstrual period is close, you shouldn¡¯t drink cold beverages.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care, I¡¯m really angry right now, and I need something cold to cool down.¡± Mo Chen stared at her for a few seconds, then turned and left the office. Chapter 323 - 323 323 Watch this video first before we talk ?Chapter 323: Chapter 323: Watch this video first before we talk Chapter 323: Chapter 323: Watch this video first before we talk After a while, Mo Chen returned to the office with a ss of orange juice in hand. Qiao Ruoxin had also sobered up a lot,pletely escaping the nightmare. She took the orange juice and found that there were no ice cubes, just chilled. ¡°No ice?¡± ¡°Chilled.¡± She didn¡¯t say anything more and took a few sips, which noticeably improved her mood. The man sat beside her, looking at her profile, ¡°Calmed down?¡± ¡°Almost.¡± Qiao Ruoxin picked up her phone and took a nce. It was already past six in the evening. Had she really slept for that long? ¡°Going home?¡± Mo Chen asked in a deep voice. She nodded, ¡°Let¡¯s go home. Sleeping on the sofa for so long is ufortable, and my back aches.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s lips curved up slightly. He didn¡¯t say anything, just habitually picked up her shoes and helped her put them on. She was wearing a pair of high heels today, which had rubbed her heels raw. The man frowned, ¡°You¡¯re not working today, so why wear high heels?¡± ¡°They look good.¡± ¡°Ugly.¡± ¡°¡­¡± This damn man really loved being contrary! Qiao Ruoxin stood up, slung her bag over her shoulder, and prepared to head out of the office. The man also stood up, and his phone vibrated again. He nced at it¡ªit was a call from the Mo Family. He swiped the screen and put the phone to his ear, ¡°Speak.¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but look at his side profile, quietly listening to the content of the call. ¡°Master Mo, the Lu Family has sent someone over, saying that Miss Qiao hit Miss Lu. They demand justice today and insist that youe back immediately!¡± The man¡¯s expression turned cold in an instant, ¡°I¡¯ll be right back.¡± After hanging up, Mo Chen turned to the woman beside him, ¡°Let Xiaowu drive you home, I need to make a trip to the estate.¡± The office was too quiet, so Qiao Ruoxin had heard the call clearly. ¡°I¡¯ll go with you! She is actually just picking a fight with me!¡± Lu Xingxing really was shameless and despicable, resorting to all sorts of dirty tricks. Now she had made a scene at the Mo Family Estate, aiming topletely destroy Ruoxin¡¯s image in the eyes of Uncle Mo and Madam Mo. Therefore, she must go there in person and handle the situation properly. Mo Chen stared at her, silent for a few seconds, and finally agreed, ¡°Alright.¡± ¡­ In the car. Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen sat inside the car, the atmosphere was somewhat tense, and neither of them spoke. The man closed his eyes, appearing somewhat irritated, his long fingers pinching the bridge of his nose. ¡°Mo Chen, are you worried?¡± Mo Chen opened his eyes and patted her head, ¡°It¡¯s a good chance to cancel that childhood betrothal, so you won¡¯t have nightmares and wake up with that hateful look towards me.¡± She paused for a moment, then hugged his body, ¡°Are you angry?¡± ¡°No,¡± he added, ¡°I just don¡¯t like you looking at me with that kind of gaze, as if looking at an enemy.¡± Is it really that serious? It seemed she truly despised this dream. The car slowly entered the Mo Family Estate and stopped by the roadside. The butler stepped forward and opened the car door, and she and Mo Chen stepped out. The man still subconsciously grabbed her hand as they walked towards the vi area. The butler followed and said, ¡°Master Mo, Director Lu, Madam Lu, and Miss Lu are all here, and it¡¯s quite an ugly scene. Miss Lu insists that Miss Qiao hit her, and there seems to be surveince video as proof, so Madam and Director Mo are also losing face.¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but tighten her grip on the man¡¯s hand, anger surging in her heart¡ªthis Lu Xingxing was really shameless, the culprit ying the victim! Mo Chen said coldly, ¡°What does the Lu Family intend to do?¡± The butler replied, ¡°Director Lu said that Miss Lu has never suffered such indignity and demands that Miss Qiao apologize to them in person, and also wants you to¡­¡± The man stopped in his tracks, turned back to look at the butler, who was stammering, and said sternly, ¡°Speak.¡± The butler continued, ¡°They also want you to break up with Miss Qiao as soon as possible to avoid damaging the harmony between the two families over a woman.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened in shock¡ª the Lu Family wasying their intentions bare. Mo Chen, however, gave a coldugh and, without another word, led her into the vi. In the living room, there was a chilling silence with a thick air of tension. Madam Mo and Mo Tian sat on the sofa with grim expressions, not uttering a word. The Lu Family members sat opposite, equally silent. Lu Xingxing, as if she had suffered a great injustice, cried with her eyes red and swollen. At that moment, footsteps echoed and everyone instinctively looked up. Mo Chen, holding Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s hand, entered the living room, and the contempt in his dark eyes deepened as he looked at Lu Xingxing before him. ¡°Daddy¡­ look at her, she¡¯s the one Qiao Ruoxin hit, and Mo Chen even indulged her,¡± Lu Xingxing cried, pulling on her father¡¯s sleeve. Lu Ming¡¯s anger red instantly, ¡°Mo Chen, you¡¯vee at the right time. I want to seek justice for my daughter today. My wife and I have neverid a finger on Xingxing, but now she¡¯s been pped by your girlfriend. How do you exin that?¡± Mo Tian¡¯s face looked extremely displeased as he reprimanded, ¡°What exactly is going on here? How could you so casually hit someone!¡± Originally, Mo Tian didn¡¯t want to get involved in this matter. After all, Lu Ming was his longtime brother and Mo Chen and Lu Xingxing had been betrothed since they were children, which made things rather awkward now. Madam Mo, on the other hand, was quiteposed, looking at Mo Chen, ¡°Sit down and exin slowly.¡± Mo Chen pulled Qiao Ruoxin to sit on a sofa beside him and noticed a tablet on the coffee table, paused on the surveince video of Qiao Ruoxin pping Lu Xingxing from earlier that day. Qiao Ruoxin looked at Lu Xingxing¡¯s pretentious, hypocritical demeanor and revealed a faint smile. But Lu Xingxing red at her as if to say: Your end is near! Suddenly, Mo Chen said in a deep voice, ¡°Uncle Lu, isn¡¯t it normal for girls to fight and fuss among themselves?¡± His tone was casual, as if the matter was truly insignificant. Madam Lu couldn¡¯t hold back, ¡°Mo Chen, you can¡¯t just defend Qiao Ruoxin because she¡¯s your girlfriend. The surveince video is clear. When has Xingxing ever been treated like this? Today, Qiao Ruoxin must apologize to Xingxing!¡± ¡°No offense, Uncle Lu, but you are from a reputable family. You really should find a woman who matches you. Otherwise, getting involved with someone of a lower status will only bring you shame,¡± Lu Ming barely stopped himself from directly saying he wanted them to break up. Mo Chen squeezed Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s hand tightly and said sternly, ¡°Uncle Lu, as an elder, you should watch your words.¡± At that moment, Qiao Ruoxin let go of the man¡¯s hand, stood up with a shallow smile and said, ¡°Director Lu, Madam Lu, it was wrong of me to hit someone, and I apologize to Miss Lu.¡± After speaking, she slightly bowed, appearing gracious and natural. Mo Chen¡¯s face changed instantly, his ck eyes filling with anger. After Qiao Ruoxin straightened up, she took out her phone, opened a video, and handed it over, ¡°But, you¡¯d better appreciate your daughter¡¯s masterful acting skills. You despise my low level, but I wonder how you managed to raise such a despicable and shameless daughter.¡± ¡°You impudent child! What did you say!¡± Madam Lu exploded in anger. Lu Ming¡¯s face was even harder to maintain, but Qiao Ruoxin smiled slowly, ¡°Let¡¯s watch the video first, then talk.¡± Chapter 324 - 324 324 Then spoil me a little more ?Chapter 324: Chapter 324: Then spoil me a little more. Chapter 324: Chapter 324: Then spoil me a little more. Lu Ming and his wife picked up the phone with an indifferent face and began to watch the video; then their expressions were quickly overtaken by shock. In the video, it was clearly captured how Lu Xingxing sshed coffee on herself and then went to hit Qiao Ruoxin, only to be counterattacked. The next second! Lu Ming angrily ced the phone on the coffee table and turned to Lu Xingxing beside him, ¡°Look at the mess you¡¯ve made! How embarrassing!¡± ¡°Dad¡­¡± Lu Xingxing waspletely confused, still not knowing what had happened. After Lu Xingxing picked up the phone and nced at it, her face instantly turned pale, and she angrily looked at Qiao Ruoxin, who was calm across from her, ¡°You actually filmed this secretly!¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled gently, ¡°I was merely restoring the truth of the matter.¡± Mo Tian observed the Lu family¡¯s reaction with a hint of doubt, then stood up to pick up the phone. After watching the video that had been taken, he couldn¡¯t help but look towards Lu Xingxing, ¡°Xingxing, what¡­ what¡¯s going on here?¡± Lu Ming felt as though he was about topletely lose face and stood up, pulling his wife by the hand, ¡°Old Mo, I¡¯m leaving first. It¡¯s my fault for failing to discipline my daughter, for causing trouble for you all.¡± Without another word, he left the guest hall without looking back. Lu Xingxing clenched her fists tightly and stared hard at Qiao Ruoxin, her eyes filled with hatred. Lu Xingxing bit her lower lip and angrily stood up to leave! This Qiao Ruoxin has once again caused her public humiliation! She definitely won¡¯t let Qiao Ruoxin off! After the Lu family left, the guest hall finally becamepletely quiet. Mo Tian also let out a sigh of relief and chuckled, ¡°I said, little Qiao doesn¡¯t seem like the type who doesn¡¯t understand things, how could she initiate a fight, Old Lu has really spoiled his daughter.¡± Madam Mo stopped Mo Tian with a gesture and gave him a look, ¡°You go back first. I need to have a word with the children.¡± Mo Tian instantly shut his mouth, coughed twice, and then said, ¡°Then I will head back to my room first. Mo Chen, have a good talk with your mother.¡± After Mo Tian left, the living room grew even more deserted. Deathly silence. Mo Chen pulled Qiao Ruoxin to sit next to him and then looked up at his mother, ¡°Mom, is there anything else?¡± Madam Mo picked up a cup of tea from the coffee table and took a sip before saying, ¡°Your Uncle Lu and your father are good brothers, you should still give the Lu family some face to a certain extent. Your father doesn¡¯t want to fall out with the Lu family, do you understand?¡± The man responded, ¡°Mm.¡± Madam Mo, ¡°You can leave now. I want to have a few words with Miss Qiao.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s brow furrowed, and he said in a heavy voice, ¡°Can¡¯t you talk in front of me?¡± Qiao Ruoxin withdrew her hand that was being held by the man and said, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, wait for me outside for a bit, there are issues between women that are inconvenient to discuss with you here.¡± After staring into her eyes for several seconds, the man silently got up and left the guest hall. With Mo Chen gone, she looked towards Madam Mo, ¡°Madam Mo, what did you want to tell me?¡± Madam Mo spoke with a cold voice, ¡°Miss Qiao, you¡¯ve really disappointed me, but now, I just hope you can keep a low profile, the future mistress of the Mo Family doesn¡¯t need those tricks from the entertainment industry.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ??? Wasn¡¯t it Lu Xingxing who deliberately provoked the incident? Alright, the Mo Family has always regarded their reputation as extremely important. She could only humbly ept, ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll remember that.¡± Madam Mo, ¡°Also, I¡¯ve noticed that Mo Chen has not been in a good state recently. Have you two had a quarrel?¡± ¡°No.¡± Madam Mo, ¡°I don¡¯t have many expectations for you, all you need to do is to keep my son happy, the rest is not important, understood?¡± Qiao Ruoxin was somewhat speechless. Is she being treated as a mere tool for use? She nodded, ¡°Understood.¡± ¡°Go ahead, don¡¯t keep him waiting too long, or he¡¯ll think I¡¯m bullying you again,¡± Mrs. Mo¡¯s words carried a hint of grievance. Qiao Ruoxin slowly stood up, gave a slight nod towards Mrs. Mo, and then turned and left the drawing room. ¡­ After everyone had left, the butler approached, ¡°Madam, do you still feel that Miss Qiao is not suitable?¡± Mrs. Mo let out a coldugh, ¡°Show me those photos of the girls you had just now, once more.¡± The butler took out a tablet, opened the gallery, and scrolled through a series of photos of girls, each from a rich family, academically aplished, and good-looking. Butler: ¡°This is the heiress of Lee Real Estate.¡± Mrs. Mo: ¡°She looks too mature, Mo Chen doesn¡¯t like this type.¡± Butler: ¡°What about this one? The granddaughter of the Wang Group¡¯s chairman, just returned from Oxford University.¡± Mrs. Mo: ¡°Too rich a love history, Mo Chen has a fear of germs.¡± The butler, feeling helpless, clicked on another photo, ¡°This is the only daughter of DC International, with a gentle personality.¡± Mrs. Mo: ¡°Too nd, lifeless, Mo Chen won¡¯t like her.¡± Butler: ¡°Then how about the young Miss Lu from the Lu Family, who is even betrothed to Master Mo?¡± Mrs. Mo was taken aback for a moment, ¡°Do you think her personality is fit to be Mo Chen¡¯s wife? She¡¯s like a monkey scampering to the skies, not as good as Qiao Ruoxin.¡± Butler: ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± ¡­ In the car. Mo Chen had sat in the car for a long time, his gaze constantly on the outside through the window, seemingly growing impatient. Finally, he saw Qiao Ruoxining out. His dark eyes softened at the sight of Qiao Ruoxin. Xiaowu helped her open the car door, and Qiao Ruoxin entered the car. ¡°What did she say to you?¡± ¡°Ah? Nothing much, your mom said to care for your feelings and to keep you cheerful.¡± Mo Chen stroked her head, his voice deep, ¡°Little Ghost, do you feel wronged?¡± The age difference between them was six years, and now she had to care for his feelings¡ªit sounded somewhatughable, didn¡¯t it? Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips curved into a smile, ¡°No, I want to take care of you because I like you.¡± The man chuckled softly, sighing deeply, ¡°It¡¯s my fault, I can¡¯t control my emotions and instead make you amodate me.¡± She opened her slender arms, hugged the man¡¯s body, and gently patted his back with her small hands. ¡°Then you should pamper me a bit more.¡± Mo Chen let out a pleased chuckle, hisrge hand caressing her head, ¡°Then tell me, how do you want to be pampered?¡± Qiao Ruoxin posed as if contemting seriously, ¡°Hmm¡­ the way you used to.¡± The man frowned, ¡°The way I used to? Are you suggesting that I haven¡¯t been treating you well now?¡± She suddenly looked serious and said, ¡°I want to go back to two years ago.¡± Back then, Mo Chen was the pride of the heavens, full of vigor. Although obstinate, he wasn¡¯t as intense as he was now. At every Hengzhong Group productunch, Mo Chen would personally deliver the presentation, discussing the technical aspects of their technology products in a professional manner¡ªhe was unbelievably cool! She had the fortune to attend a Hengzhong Group productunch once, sitting in the audience, watching her boyfriend give the presentation on stage, outshining everything, absolutely dazzling. In that moment, her vanity was satisfied. But after the car ident two years ago, Mo Chen could never enter theb again, nor could he participate in the productunch presentations. Chapter 325 - 325 325 Never Again ?Chapter 325: Chapter 325: Never Again Chapter 325: Chapter 325: Never Again Mentioning two years ago, the man¡¯s gaze dimmed, his eyes drooping with a hint of self-mockery as he chuckled coldly, ¡°Even you think I¡¯m like trash now, right?¡± ¡°Of course not!¡± She quickly exined, ¡°It¡¯s because two years ago, when you loved me, you did it without any reservations, but now, you seem unable to open your heart to me. You still don¡¯t trust me very much, do you?¡± That¡¯s called ¡®once bitten, twice shy,¡¯ I guess. Those who haven¡¯t experienced it won¡¯t understand the feeling. Now that I think about it, it was precisely because Mo Chen trusted me two years ago that he could go a whole month without seeing me. The Mo Chen of today definitely couldn¡¯t go a month without seeing me, he can¡¯t even bear a day apart. ¡°¡­¡± The man remained silent, indeed it was true and there was nothing to exin. ¡°Mo Chen, tell me honestly, when we broke up two years ago, and you didn¡¯t see me for a whole month, didn¡¯t you miss me at all? Weren¡¯t you worried I might run off?¡± She was really furious back then, this damn man ying disappearing act? The depths of Mo Chen¡¯s eyes grew more profound, his voice huskier, as hisrge hand caressed her slender waist, ¡°Honestly?¡± ¡°Of course!¡± The man looked down, his thick eyshes casting a faint shadow beneath his eyes, ¡°Actually, I missed you a lot that month, but because it was a secret experiment¡­¡± That¡¯s why he didn¡¯t see her for the entire month. Qiao Ruoxin asked again, ¡°Weren¡¯t you afraid that my affections might shift to someone else?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s Adam¡¯s apple bobbed, ¡°Little Ghost, I was young and arrogant back then. I thought you could never find a better man than me, no one could spoil you more than me, so it was impossible for you to betray me.¡± Heh¡­ Quite confident indeed! But Mo Sir had the capital to be so. ¡°Pretty confident of yourself, huh,¡± she murmured quietly. Mo Chen snorted withughter, ¡°But these two years, you¡¯ve tormented me to the point where I¡¯ve lost all my confidence.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Indeed, the vanishing act from the Human World two years ago really took a toll on Mo Sir. He believed no woman could ever say no to him, no woman would betray him, yet this Little Ghost did just that. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but exin, ¡°Mo Sir, your charm is still irresistible. Look at me, trying every which way toe back to you. Even when you ignored me, I still wanted to win you back, right?¡± Watching the Little Ghost put on such a pleasing and ingratiating act, heughed out loud, his long fingers pinched her cheek, ¡°Then have you missed me these past two years?¡± ¡°Of course I have, otherwise why would Ie back to look for you?¡± She spoke with such certainty, unwittingly pleasing Mo Chen once more, the smile on the man¡¯s lips growing even wider. Mo Chen asked again, ¡°How much did you miss me?¡± ¡°You asked me that question the first day I came back. I told you, I thought about you every day.¡± Suddenly, the man pped her bottom displeasedly, ¡°You thought about me every day, but it took you two years to think ofing back to me?¡± Damn! This damn man hits so hard, it really hurts. Qiao Ruoxin frowned in grievance, ¡°How do you know I only started looking for you after two years? This was my only sessful escape, I failed many times before.¡± The atmosphere in the car dropped suddenly. The man stared at her aggrieved expression, ¡°How many times have you failed before?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t remember, many times; I was always caught and brought back.¡± Mo Chen once again grabbed her wrist, stroking that fine scar from a wrist cut, and said in a deep voice, ¡°Little Ghost, big brother will take revenge for you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked confused. ¡°I am going to make that trash have no chance to turn over.¡± Hatred surged in his eyes. ¡°Actually, I would be satisfied just to maintain the status quo.¡± The man¡¯s fingers caressed her cheek, ¡°Idiot, if you don¡¯t fight a life-and-death battle, Lawrence won¡¯t stop.¡± Her delicate chin rested on the man¡¯s shoulder, and she coquettishly whispered, ¡°Brother Mo Chen¡­¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°I¡¯m hungry, take me for ate-night snack.¡± ¡°Not dieting anymore?¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter, my new movie is a sci-fi film, there are no scenes where I show my body.¡± Mo Chen held her soft body and kissed her forehead, ¡°Take a nap, I¡¯ll call you when we get there.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ when I be your wifeter, will you stop cherishing me? Will you start to bully me?¡± She saidzily, eyes closed. The man looked down at the delicate and pretty face in his arms and answered seriously, ¡°No, I won¡¯t.¡± ¡°Then you can¡¯t go a month without seeing me again, do you know how much I hate that feeling?¡± She was speaking the truth, even now thinking about that month two years ago when she was ignored, she was still very angry. The man holding her tightened his arms slightly, ¡°It will never happen again.¡± ¡­ Inside the Lu Family Vi. After the three of them returned home, they each had a bellyful of anger. Lu Ming was the first to burst into anger, ¡°Lu Xingxing, do you think your dad hasn¡¯t lost enough face? You even take us to make trouble at the Mo Family¡¯s ce, and what happened? They caught you on video deliberately framing someone! If you don¡¯t have the brains, don¡¯t y those tricks! You are disgracing us!¡± Lu Xingxing started to cry out of grievance, ¡°How would I know that Qiao Ruoxin would be so cunning, to even arrange for someone to film in advance!¡± Mrs. Lu sighed while looking at her daughter, ¡°What have you done? Your father and I went to the Mo Family to seek justice for you, but it turns out you deliberately framed someone? How have I taught you all this time? I¡¯m so embarrassed!¡± Lu Xingxing slumped onto the sofa, filled with a sullen anger that she couldn¡¯t vent. It was all Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fault! She would never forgive that little vixen! ¡°Why are you all scolding me? Didn¡¯t I get pped? When have I ever been pped since I was a child? Why should Qiao Ruoxin p me?¡± Lu Ming looked at his daughter¡¯s stubborn and willful behavior and said sharply, ¡°Shut up! Following you to lose face, and to let such a little girl make me lose face in public! I really have no ce to put this old face of mine!¡± After saying that, Lu Ming turned and walked upstairs, his footsteps heavy, as if venting his anger. Lu Xingxing looked at her mother, ¡°Mom¡­ do you me me too?¡± ¡°You really don¡¯t know what¡¯s good for you, we spoiled you rotten. Can you use those lousy tricks to chase after Mo Chen? Is Mo Chen the same as those men who live off women?¡± Mrs. Lu said helplessly, also going upstairs. Lu Xingxing, left alone on the sofa, angrily grabbed a cushion and threw it to the floor. Lu Xingxing¡¯s eyes darted around before she picked up her phone and made a call, ¡°What¡¯s the name of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s recently announced sci-fi movie? Right, ¡®Falling.¡¯ Don¡¯t let it pass the review, and withdraw the funds too! I want to make sure this movie can¡¯t continue! Don¡¯t ask why! Whatever the consequences, I¡¯ll bear them!¡± After hanging up the phone, Lu Xingxing made another call, ¡°Intercept all of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s uing resources for me! I don¡¯t care! Money is no object! I¡¯ll fund it!¡± Lu Xingxing felt relieved at that moment,ughing as if she had gotten her revenge, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, you just cry ande beg me!¡± Chapter 326 - 326 326 Alright As naggy as a woman ?Chapter 326: Chapter 326: Alright! As naggy as a woman! Chapter 326: Chapter 326: Alright! As naggy as a woman! The car slowly came to a stop outside the restaurant. Mo Chen nced at Little Ghost in his arms, who hadpletely fallen asleep, and pinched her cheek: ¡°Little Ghost, wake up.¡± She was sleeping soundly and unconsciously frowned as she slowly opened her eyes, ncing outside the car window. ¡°How did we get here so quickly¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin rubbed her eyes and thenzily left the man¡¯s embrace, opened the car door, and got out. As soon as she exited the car, passerby recognized her, screaming out loud, and more and more people gathered around. ¡°Ah! It¡¯s Qiao Ruoxin!¡± ¡°Really! It¡¯s Sister Qiao! Is that Mr. Mo? So sweet!¡± ¡°So sweet! Mr. Mo is taking Sister Qiao out for ate-night snack sote at night, tsk tsk¡­ unting their love.¡± Passersby started to take out their phones to take photos and videos. Qiao Ruoxin had no choice but to take the man¡¯s arm, smiling at the onlookers and waving her hand, since public image still mattered. She looked up at the man¡¯s cold and handsome face and whispered, ¡°Smile, Mo Chen Brother, or else when the video gets online, those gossip ounts will spread rumors saying we¡¯re just pretending!¡± Mo Chen looked down into her bright and sparkling eyes and stiffly smiled just a bit: ¡°Is that okay?¡± He wasn¡¯t an actor and indeed wasn¡¯t good at showing affection in front of a camera. Suddenly! A voice emerged from the crowd: ¡°Mr. Mo and Sister Qiao, you have to stay together! Always be together and never break up again! We all support you!¡± Qiao Ruoxin was slightly startled, then responded with a sweet smile. Mo Chen, however, said coldly: ¡°Thank you.¡± With the bodyguard blocking for them, they finally safely entered the restaurant. The man pulled out a chair for her, and as she smoothed her skirt to sit down, the blessings from the strangers made herugh out loud. Mo Chen sat across from her and watching her continuousughter, said in a deep voice, ¡°What¡¯s so funny?¡± ¡°You just smiled so stiffly, like you were forced.¡± The man threw her a cold nce: ¡°I¡¯m not an actor.¡± ¡°Alright, then.¡± The waiter came over with the menu, and the man naturally took it to order. As long as she was dining out with Mr. Mo, she almost never ordered, because the dishes he chose were all her favorites; he knew her tastes like the back of his hand. All she needed was to look at Mr. Mo with admiring eyes. Qiao Ruoxin leaned her arms on the table, rested her chin on her hands, and stared at the man opposite her flipping through the menu. After Mo Chen finished ordering, he looked up to meet her clear and bright eyes, as if there were stars in them. ¡°Why are you staring at me like that?¡± He picked up the ice water from the table and took a sip. She smiled slightly: ¡°Mo Chen Brother, you¡¯ve be even more handsometely.¡± This guy had recently regained his weight to around 70 kilograms and had finally restored the handsome, tall, and impressive Mr. Mo from two years ago¡ªof course, his aura had be even moremanding. Mo Chen frowned disapprovingly, staring at her: ¡°Did you get into trouble again?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She was speechless, frowning: ¡°Really, straight man cancer. Can¡¯t I just say you look handsome?¡± ¡°Not as handsome as those male stars.¡± His tone was sour, mocking her. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, yet her smile was sweet. ¡­ After dinner, they returned to Jiang Mansion No. 1. Qiao Ruoxin took a bath first, lying in bed, quietly listening to the sound of running water from the bathroom. Nowadays, every night when shey in bed, she felt nervous, looking forward to him touching her, yet frightened he wouldn¡¯t touch her. This conflicting and tangled state of mind left her irritated and anxious. Qiao Ruoxin felt she was also on the verge of insomnia. Suddenly! The bathroom door swung open. Mo Chen returned to the bed in a ck silk robe and turned off all the lights in the bedroom. She distinctly felt the bed sink behind her, and a chilly breath invaded her back, feeling a bit cold. Subconsciously, she clutched the quilt in front of her, waiting for the man behind her to make his next move. As expected, Mo Chen moved closer to her, holding her soft body, and merely kissed her earlobe gently, whispering, ¡°Sleep.¡± A tinge of disappointment arose in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s heart. Brother Mo Chen seemed to not want to touch her anymore, even if the forey was long and intense, he would not take the final step. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± She responded faintly and then closed her eyes to sleep. ¡­ The next day, early morning. Mo Chen was the first to open his eyes, ncing at the Little Ghost still sleeping in his arms. He flung off the quilt, got out of bed and went to the bathroom to freshen up before changing into sportswear to go for a morning run outside. Half an hourter. The man returned to the vi, with Xiaowu still waiting in the living room. ¡°Master Mo, the medicinal meal is ready.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was dripping with sexy sweat, his brows furrowed in disgust at the thought of that medicinal meal? Just thinking about that taste made him feel a surge of nausea and the urge to vomit. Xiaowu, seeing his apparent aversion, advised, ¡°Master Mo, hang in there for a week. What if it works? The medical reports say there¡¯s nothing wrong with you physically; it might just be too much mental pressure. These¡­ can only be treated with medicinal meals, and you refuse to see a psychiatrist¡­¡± Mo Chen snapped, ¡°Enough! You¡¯re as nagging as a woman!¡± He walked toward the dining room with an air of resentment, eyeing the bowl of ck medicinal meal on the table, its smell so foul it made him want to retreat dozens of meters away. Mo Chen held his breath, regarding the bowl of medicine that looked like poison, his eyes full of disgust. ¡°Master Mo, please drink it, if even just for Miss Qiao,¡± Xiaowu couldn¡¯t help urging. He picked up the disgusting bowl of medicine, his eyes brimming with forbearance, and then drank the Chinese medicine in one go. With a ¡®ck,¡¯ the porcin bowl was mmed onto the table. Mo Chen forcibly suppressed the feeling of nausea and gritted his teeth, ¡°Is this even fit for human consumption!¡± Xiaowu: ¡°Bitter medicine is good for the illness; please bear with it.¡± The next second! Mo Chen suddenly turned and strode toward the bathroom in the living room, overwhelmed by the disgusting feeling. Xiaowu stood by, sighing, as the sound of running water came from inside. But the taste of the medicinal meal was indeed disgusting, and Master Mo, who had been pampered from a young age, had never suffered such an indignity. ¡°What¡¯s that smell again, it¡¯s so disgusting¡­¡± At that moment, Qiao Ruoxin pinched her nose and came downstairs from above, frowning. She approached Xiaowu, still pinching her nose, ¡°Turn on the air conditioning and ventte the ce, it¡¯s suffocating. Is it that medicinal meal again?¡± Xiaowu nodded: ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Really, is that medicinal meal okay for humans to drink with such a disgusting taste? Can it actually nourish one¡¯s health?¡± The bathroom door opened, and Mo Chen came out, water droplets dripping from his handsome facial features; he must have just washed his face. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help asking, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, are you alright? If not, then don¡¯t drink that medicinal meal. Actually, these health medicinal meals are usually not very useful. It¡¯s better to just adjust your daily routine.¡± Chapter 327 - 327 327 Call him Daddy Mo again ?Chapter 327: Chapter 327: Call him Daddy Mo again¡­ Chapter 327: Chapter 327: Call him Daddy Mo again¡­ Mo Chen nced at her and said indifferently, ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯m going to take a shower, you can leave after you finish breakfast.¡± ¡°Oh, okay.¡± Qiao Ruoxin watched the tall figure of the man as he headed upstairs. She couldn¡¯t help but turn to Xiaowu, ¡°Why has your Boss Mo started to live so healthily? I¡¯ve never seen him drink this kind of medicinal cuisine before.¡± Xiaowu coughed twice, ¡°Thedy found a Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor and a nutritionist to prepare the medicinal cuisine together, I don¡¯t understand it either.¡± ¡°I see¡­¡± She couldn¡¯t help but look upstairs again, but the smell was so unpleasant, she wondered how disgusting it must be to drink it every day. ¡­ Photography studio. Today¡¯s work involved shooting a magazine cover and internal pages. It was said to be a coboration with three other female celebrities. After Qiao Ruoxin arrived at the makeup room, she saw Lu Xingxing, who was getting her makeup done, and couldn¡¯t help but curse silently to herself, Damn! This resource darling, the little princess! You couldn¡¯t get on this magazine without certain poprity and achievements. Lu Xingxing had just started in the entertainment circle and could already be on the cover of this magazine; who would believe it wasn¡¯t because of her family background? She took a seat next to Lu Xingxing and began putting on her makeup as if she hadn¡¯t even seen Lu Xingxing. However, Lu Xingxing looked triumphant and nced at her profile, ¡°Didn¡¯t expect it, did you? You worked so hard for so long to get this opportunity, but I easily got on the cover of this magazine.¡± ¡°In terms of thick-skinned, I can¡¯tpete with Miss Lu.¡± ¡°You!¡± At this moment, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s assistant rushed into the makeup room, out of breath, ¡°Ruoxin! Something terrible has happened!¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked up, ¡°What happened?¡± Lu Xingxing already had a schadenfreude smile on her face. The assistant gasped, ¡°Thepany said your movie didn¡¯t pass the review, the investors have pulled out, and all your endorsements and variety show resources have been snatched away.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin turned to look at Lu Xingxing beside her, ¡°Did you do this?¡± ¡°It¡¯s because I have the power.¡± She was so angry sheughed. It seemed Lu Xingxing was intent on making things difficult for her. She nodded her head, took out her phone, and spoke in a calm manner, ¡°Fine, you fight with your dad¡¯s power, and I¡¯ll fight with my boyfriend¡¯s.¡± After speaking, she scrolled to Mo Chen¡¯s phone number in her contacts. Lu Xingxing immediately understood what she was nning to do and shouted angrily, ¡°If you have the capability, don¡¯t rely on a man!¡± ¡°You rely on your own father, why can¡¯t I rely on my boyfriend?¡± said Qiao Ruoxin, somewhat amused. ¡°That¡¯s my dad, I rely on my dad, it¡¯s only natural. What about you¡± Qiao Ruoxin chuckled and dialed Mo Chen¡¯s number, her eyes fixed on Lu Xingxing, until the call connected. ¡°Little Ghost, what is it?¡± The man on the other end of the phone seemed to be busy, his voice low and stern. Staring at Lu Xingxing, she cried out to the man on the phone in a coquettish voice, ¡°Daddy Mo.¡± This ¡°Daddy Mo¡± left everyone in the makeup room dumbfounded, including Lu Xingxing who had been so arrogant just a minute before. The other end of the line was silent for a long while before a snort ofughter came out, ¡°Normally, you act like it¡¯s an insult to call me daddy, but today you¡¯re so well-behaved?¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at Lu Xingxing with an expression as if she had swallowed a fly and chuckled, ¡°Miss Lu has sought trouble with me again, snatching all my resources and even causing my movie to fail its review. What should I do?¡± ¡°I know. I¡¯ll handle it.¡± ¡°Thank you, Daddy Mo. See you tonight.¡± After hanging up the phone, she nced at the makeup artist, who was frozen next to her, ¡°Continue, please.¡± ¡°Uh, sure!¡± The makeup artist hurriedly took up the brush and continued to apply her makeup. Lu Xingxing gritted her teeth, ¡°Does Qiao Ruoxin have no shame at all! Has she be addicted to relying on men? You simply have no face!¡± Qiao Ruoxin, however, appeared unbothered. She took out her phone and scrolled through Weibo, spotting a video taken the previous night of her and Mo Chen on the street. The footage was quite good¡ªlike a scene out of an idol drama. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to say something?¡± She spokezily, without even lifting her head, ¡°Clearly, my boyfriend is more reliable than your dad, isn¡¯t he?¡± ¡°If you¡¯re capable, then stop relying on Mo Chen!¡± Qiao Ruoxinughed, looking up at Lu Xingxing beside her, ¡°Then you should stop relying on your dad, otherwise what right do you have to talk about me?¡± ¡°Fine, I won¡¯t rely on him! You¡¯re no match for me in terms of ability either!¡± ¡°We shall see.¡± ¡­ After the makeup and hair were done, Qiao Ruoxin, Lu Xingxing, and two other female stars walked into the photo studio, ready for a photoshoot. Lu Xingxing was clearly less professional than Qiao Ruoxin; no matter how the photographer directed her, she couldn¡¯t capture that certain quality. By noon, the shoot finally wrapped up. Lu Xingxing felt like her nerves were on edge from exhaustion, while Qiao Ruoxin seemed unfazed, as if she was born for this line of work. ¡°What¡¯s there to be proud of? You graduated from a film academy, after all. These are things you should be able to do,¡± Lu Xingxing muttered under her breath. Next up was the media interview. Qiao Ruoxin deliberately stood at the edge of the group. Among them, she had the highest poprity and thergest number of fans. The reporter asked, ¡°Miss Lu, how do you feel about entering the entertainment industry for the first time?¡± Lu Xingxing smiled, ¡°It¡¯s quite fun, you get to experience different lives, and I also hope to bring everyone great works.¡± The reporter asked, ¡°Ruoxin, Ruoxin,st night a passerby filmed you and Lord Mo going out forte-night snacks. There are rumors that many romance reality shows have invited you to participate. Do you have any ns for that?¡± Qiao Ruoxin held the microphone and said with a smile, ¡°I¡¯ll have to go back and ask Lord Mo about that. He doesn¡¯t seem to enjoy being on camera much, so I¡¯ll respect his opinion.¡± Then, the always bold and sharp-tongued reporter from Apple Video suddenly asked, ¡°Ruoxin, rumors are circting about Miss Lu and Lord Mo¡¯s scandal. Has this affected your rtionship? Are you and Miss Lu still on good terms?¡± What a sharp and sensitive question. Lu Xingxing¡¯s forced smile almost couldn¡¯t hold up, and given her true nature, she might have pped someone in response. Qiao Ruoxin smiled gently, ¡°That was a misunderstanding. Miss Lu identally fell, and Lord Mo being a gentleman, helped her up. Moreover, I rified this in a livestream previously, our rtionship is very good, without any problems.¡± With this question answered, the event organizers promptly ended the interview, as continued questioning might have led to a fight on the spot. After the media left, Lu Xingxing scoffed, ¡°Actors will be actors, lying so calmly to the media. Mo Chen, a gentleman? Does he have anything to do with the word ¡®gentleman¡¯ at all?¡± ¡°Then you can go and rify yourself, just say that you clung to Mo Chen shamelessly.¡± She adjusted her clothes and stood up to leave. Lu Xingxing stared at her retreating figure, nearly bursting with fury. How could Qiao Ruoxin, such a venomous-tongued woman, be liked by Mo Chen? Does he have a thing for femme fatales? Chapter 328 - 328 328 Master Mo Personally Torments the Scum ?Chapter 328: Chapter 328: Master Mo Personally Torments the Scum Chapter 328: Chapter 328: Master Mo Personally Torments the Scum Hengzhong Group, Chairman¡¯s office. Mo Chen leaned back in his swivel chair, picked up a cellphone, and dialed a number. He ordered in a deep voice, ¡°Restore all of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s resources for me!¡± Then he hung up the phone, picked up another one from the office desk, and dialed a different number. The man¡¯s face was gloomy, visibly displeased, as he ced the phone to his ear, ¡°Kidnap Lu Xingxing for me, I¡¯ll be there to deal with her this afternoon.¡± Xiaowu on the other end seemed a bit troubled, ¡°Boss Mo, this¡­ isn¡¯t really appropriate, is it?¡± ¡°Whose bodyguard are you? Do you dare to defy my orders?¡± ¡°Yes! Understood!¡± Then, the man hung up the phone with a cold face, feeling as if he could erupt like a volcano at any minute. ¡­ Meanwhile¡ª The magazine cover shoot hadpletely ended, and all the artists were preparing to leave the photo studio. Qiao Ruoxin got into her nanny car to leave, and through the car window, she saw Lu Xingxing entering her own nanny car. But why did it seem like Lu Xingxing was being forcefully pulled into the car, and her expression looked very frightened? She couldn¡¯t help butugh. What does this have to do with her? She had no interest in meddling with Lu Xingxing¡¯s affairs. Then she put on her headphones and turned on the music. As Lu Xingxing¡¯s nanny car passed by hers, she clearly saw Lu Xingxing continuously banging on the car window, her lips seemed to be saying something, her emotions highly agitated. But Qiao Ruoxin did not understand lip-reading. ¡°Did you find it strange how Lu Xingxing got into the car just now?¡± She furrowed her brows and couldn¡¯t help but turn to her assistant. The assistant shook their head, ¡°I didn¡¯t notice.¡± Qiao Ruoxin also didn¡¯t pay it any mind, closed her eyes, and decided to rest for a while. ¡­ Inside the car. Lu Xingxing was pale, cowering inside the car, her voice trembling, eyes full of terror. ¡°What do you want to do! Don¡¯t kidnap me! If you want money, I¡¯ll give it to you! My dad is loaded! Please, don¡¯t hurt me¡­¡± Lu Xingxing shivered all over, wishing she could jump out of the car immediately. It is said that the scions of wealthy families can¡¯t escape the fate of being kidnapped for ransom, but when it really happened, Lu Xingxing was still terrified to the point of paleness, feelingpletely bewildered and helpless. ¡°Shut up, Miss Lu. Save some energy to plead with our young masterter,¡± said a man wearing sunsses in a cold voice. Lu Xingxing cried out loudly, ¡°Who is your young master? Why kidnap me? If it¡¯s money you want, call my father! Don¡¯t hurt me!¡± After an hour¡¯s drive, they arrived at an abandoned hospital on the outskirts of town. Lu Xingxing¡¯s hands and feet were tied, and her mouth was sealed with ck tape, leaving her to only make ¡®mmmph¡¯ noises. Lu Xingxing was forcefully dragged into the eerie abandoned hospital and tied to a rundown chair. ¡°Mmmph¡­ mmmph¡­¡± Lu Xingxing kept struggling, her eyes full of fear. ¡°Stop moving, Miss Lu. Wait for our young master toe,¡± said the man with sunsses coldly. As dusk approached, the light grew dimmer. The abandoned hospital seemed even more terrifying, as if some ghastly apparition might appear from any corner at any moment. Lu Xingxing couldn¡¯t help but tremble, feeling as if her hair was standing on end. Suddenly! Sounds of a car stopping came from outside. Lu Xingxing¡¯s alertness immediately heightened, and then she heard a series of deep footsteps outside the dpidated door, even with an echo, ominous and bone-chilling. The footsteps grew closer and closer. Lu Xingxing¡¯s heart almost leapt to her throat. With a ¡®bang,¡¯ the door was kicked open. Lu Xingxing stared in shock at the tall figure outside the door¡ªit was actually Mo Chen!!! Had hee to save her? Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was tight, emotionless as he walked toward Lu Xingxing, stopped in front of her, and his long fingers directly tore the ck tape off her mouth. ¡°Mo Chen, how did you get here! Are you here to save me! Hurry, get me out! They¡¯re going to kidnap me!¡± The man scoffed, throwing the ck tape onto the ground, his eyes full of disdain. Lu Xingxing¡¯s face was a picture of confusion; she had no idea what was happening. Mo Chen looked at her coldly, ¡°Save you? Is your IQ really just that?¡± ¡°Mo Chen¡­ what do you mean?¡± All of a sudden, the man¡¯s jaw clenched tight as he looked down at Lu Xingxing¡¯s face and bellowed angrily, ¡°Haven¡¯t I fucking told you not to trouble my woman? Do you take my words for nothing, or do you think I haven¡¯t got the guts toy a hand on you?¡± Lu Xingxing suddenly realized. It was all because of that Qiao Ruoxin! ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, Qiao Ruoxin, Qiao Ruoxin! All you remember is that Qiao Ruoxin! What¡¯s so good about her? Did she make you kidnap me?¡± Lu Xingxing felt like she was going to explode with anger. Mo Chen let out a contemptuous sneer, ¡°It seems I¡¯ll just have to keep my promise.¡± While speaking, the man casually unlocked his belt buckle with his long fingers and pulled off his belt. This scene made Lu Xingxing involuntarily swallow, her hormones raging, too freaking cool¡­ ¡°What are you doing?¡± Lu Xingxing¡¯s heart unexpectedly held a hint of anticipation for what this man was about to do to her¡­ Mo Chen pped the belt against the edge of the chair and said in a deep voice, ¡°I¡¯ve said before, when ites to hitting women, that¡¯s something I¡¯m best at.¡± A bucket of cold water might as well have been poured over Lu Xingxing¡¯s head, her eyes widened, hardly believing her ears. ¡°Are you even a man! Are you really going to hit a woman? Just to vent for Qiao Ruoxin? My dad and your dad are good brothers, you¡­¡± The corners of Mo Chen¡¯s mouth turned up with a cold-blooded smile, his dark eyes filled with fierceness, his tenderness seemingly reserved solely for Qiao Ruoxin, feeling nothing for any other woman. ¡°Still nning to trouble my woman in the future?¡± The man¡¯s voice was low, indifferent, with a hint of threatening meaning. Lu Xingxing couldn¡¯t help crying out, ¡°I haven¡¯t troubled her! It¡¯s always her taking what¡¯s mine!¡± Mo Chen said nothing, abruptly turning to leave. Lu Xingxing immediately called out, ¡°No, no! Don¡¯t go! I¡¯m scared on my own!¡± ¡°You¡¯re scared a bit too early, I was thinking of letting you stay here for ten days to half a month.¡± The man¡¯s tall figure had already reached the doorframe and showed no intention of looking back. Lu Xingxing went pale, screaming shrilly, ¡°I was wrong! I was wrong! I won¡¯t trouble her again! Let me out! I don¡¯t want to stay here! Wuu wuu wuu¡­¡± Mo Chen left the room without a backward nce,pletely disdainful of giving this woman another look, as if another nce would be an eyesore. ¡°Ah ah ah! Mo Chen,e back! I said I won¡¯t trouble her again!¡± Lu Xingxing was on the verge of copse, as darkness fell, the atmosphere in the abandoned hospital turned grim and terrifying. ¡­ Mo Chen walked out of the abandoned hospital with an indifferent expression, turned to Xiaowu, ¡°Let her figure out her own way back to the city.¡± Xiaowu: ¡°Boss Mo, what if Miss Lu goes back andins? After all, the rtionship between the Mo and Lu families is not ordinary.¡± The man snorted coldly, ¡°That¡¯s exactly the moment I¡¯ve been waiting for.¡± Then, take the opportunity to cancel that antiquated arranged engagement. Chapter 329 - 329 329 Your Wedding Dress Has Arrived ?Chapter 329: Chapter 329: Your Wedding Dress Has Arrived Chapter 329: Chapter 329: Your Wedding Dress Has Arrived Jiang Mansion Number One. Qiao Ruoxin dragged her exhausted body back to the vi, copsed on the living room sofa, and seemed as if she could fall asleep at any moment. The nanny approached and asked, ¡°Miss Qiao, what would you like to eat tonight? Master Mo has a social engagement and will return veryte.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to eat; I have no appetite.¡± ¡°But you can¡¯t skip dinner; it¡¯s important for your health. Master Mo has ordered that you must be supervised to eat dinner.¡± Qiao Ruoxin lifted her eyelids and saidzily, ¡°Then make me a bowl of noodles.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Shey on the sofa, took out her mobile phone, and dialed Mo Chen¡¯s number. After three rings, the call connected, and a man¡¯s deep voice came through, ¡°Little Ghost, what¡¯s up?¡± ¡°Are you at a social event?¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± Suddenly! A woman¡¯s scream came from the other end of the phone, piercing and horrifying, and why did that woman¡¯s voice sound so familiar? The sound frightened Qiao Ruoxin into a partial wakefulness as she sat up, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, what was that sound over there?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± ¡°I heard a woman¡¯s scream; where are you?¡± ¡°At a dinner party.¡± Qiao Ruoxin narrowed her eyes, ¡°Don¡¯t get drunk, and stay away from other people¡¯spanions.¡± A man¡¯s indulgent chuckle came through the phone, ¡°Got it.¡± ¡°Hmm,e back early.¡± Then she hung up the phone, but she still couldn¡¯t help thinking about the woman¡¯s scream she had just heard on the phone; it really sounded very familiar. But she couldn¡¯t remember where she had heard it. ¡°Miss Qiao, the noodles are cooked.¡± So, she got up and walked toward the dining room. Sitting at the table, she still looked exhausted and ate the noodles listlessly. The nanny suddenly said, ¡°By the way, your wedding dress has arrived; it¡¯s been ced in the room upstairs.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes lit up instantly, ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yes, I took a peek this afternoon. True to being a creation of a world-famous wedding dress designer, it¡¯s beautiful.¡± Qiao Ruoxin immediately sped up eating her noodles, eager to go up and see what the wedding dress actually looked like; it should be even more beautiful than the design sketch. She quickly finished the noodles and then went upstairs. The moment she opened the bedroom door, she was stunned. The wedding dress was draped over a mannequin, styled like a Disney princess, pure white and holy, making it seem too precious to touch. Qiao Ruoxin slowed down her steps and walked over slowly, carefully admiring the details of the wedding dress, which was breathtakingly beautiful. ¡°It¡¯s so beautiful¡­¡± The nanny smiled beside her, ¡°Miss Qiao, you¡¯ll look even more beautiful in it; why not try it on?¡± She nodded; the wedding dress was stunning at first nce and captivated her attention. ¡­ Lounge downstairs. Mo Chen walked in, found the house empty, and frowned slightly. The man took steps toward the upstairs. When he got to the bedroom door and pushed it open, his dark eyes trembled slightly, and his gaze flickered. At that moment, Qiao Ruoxin had just finished putting on the wedding dress and was looking down, adjusting the dress at her chest, her gentle curls falling straight to her waist, as if a goddess had descended into the mortal world, to be admired from afar, not to be profaned. The nanny noticed Mo Chen standing there, then silently left the bedroom, and closed the bedroom door. Qiao Ruoxin looked up, meeting the man¡¯s deep and fervent gaze, and smiled, ¡°You¡¯re back.¡± The man¡¯s sexy Adam¡¯s apple moved up and down, as his long, straight legs walked toward her. ¡°Do you like the wedding dress?¡± she asked expectantly, looking up at Mo Chen. The man¡¯s gaze continued to sweep over her, scanning her delicate corbone, all the way down¡­ ¡°Mmm, it looks nice.¡± ¡°I also think it¡¯s beautiful. My taste really isn¡¯t wrong, it¡¯s even prettier than the design sketch.¡± She unconsciously curled up the corners of her mouth. ¡°Little Ghost¡­¡± The man¡¯s deep voice was hoarse to the extreme, his gaze fixed on her slightly parted rosy lips. Qiao Ruoxin withdrew her gaze and looked up at him, ¡°Hmm?¡± Mo Chen stepped closer and closer, forcing her to gradually retreat. ¡°What are you doing?¡± She fell back onto the bed, still wearing the wedding dress, as Mo Chen¡¯s tall figure suddenly pressed down upon her. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened. This damned man wouldn¡¯t be getting excited because of this wedding dress, would he? ¡°Little Ghost, you look very pretty in this wedding dress.¡± Mo Chen embraced her body, touching the holy dress, a smirk forming on his lips. But she frowned unhappily, ¡°What are you doing, the dress is getting wrinkled. How am I supposed to wear itter? I¡¯m telling you, if you dare to tear my wedding dress, I will never let you off the hook!¡± This damned man, when he lost his reason, never cared how expensive the dress was or how difficult it was to order. His voice,zy and sensual, ¡°Don¡¯t move, be good. They can just make another one if ites to that.¡± ¡°¡­¡± That¡¯s the true nature of Mo Chen: simple and rough! Rich and unconcerned! Qiao Ruoxin had already given up struggling because it was useless to fight. She suddenly thought, ¡°But it would take a long time to make another wedding dress!¡± Mo Chen chuckled lowly, pressing his lips against hers, his hands restlessly trying to remove her wedding dress. However, the dress seemed much more difficult to take off than he had expected. After a while, the man grew impatient, frowning, ¡°Why is this so hard to undo?¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but let out augh. Finally, they undid the reverse buckles. ¡°Even Mo Chen finds something challenging.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man¡¯s face darkened, as if to punish her. But still, after fussing for half a day, Mo Chen was on top of her without a next move, his expression extremely grim. No reaction¡­ Mo Chen held the soft body of the woman in his arms, his lips pressed tight, his handsome face taut. Suddenly! The phone vibrated. It also saved them from the awkward atmosphere. Mo Chen quickly covered her slender body with the covers and then picked up the phone to answer, ¡°Speak.¡± The man¡¯s tone was irritable, seemingly very annoyed, with a hint of frustration. Qiao Ruoxin quietly watched him on the phone. The bedroom was silent, so she could clearly hear the conversation. On the other end of the phone was Mrs. Mo¡¯s voice, ¡°Mo Chen, Lu Xingxing is missing. Your Uncle Lu is so anxious he¡¯s about to call the police. Have your people help look for her, after all, he¡¯s a good brother of your father.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. That woman hadn¡¯t made it back to the town yet? How useless. ¡°Got it.¡± Then, he hung up the phone. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Lu Xingxing has gone missing? I suddenly remembered that when I left today, it looked like she was being pulled into a car. Could it have been a kidnapping?¡± The man set the phone on the nightstand, responding indifferently, ¡°Yeah, I had her taken.¡± !!! She couldn¡¯t help but widen her eyes. Mo Chen had kidnapped Lu Xingxing? She suddenly realized, ¡°So when I called you earlier, the woman¡¯s scream in the background was Lu Xingxing?¡± No wonder that scream sounded so pitiful and terrifying. Mo Chen: ¡°Yeah.¡± Chapter 330 - 330 330 Try Cursing One More Time Damn It ?Chapter 330: Chapter 330: Try Cursing One More Time, Damn It! Chapter 330: Chapter 330: Try Cursing One More Time, Damn It! Qiao Ruoxin also heard Mrs. Mo¡¯s order over the phone just now. ¡°So, are you¡­ going to look for Lu Xingxing?¡± ¡°Not looking.¡± His answer was so decisive that she couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°But Mrs. Mo asked you to look for her.¡± The man¡¯s dark eyes were full of disdain as he said coldly, ¡°Not going.¡± Qiao Ruoxin hid beneath the covers, sinking into deep thought. After all, in the wilds, it wasn¡¯t safe for Lu Xingxing to be out there alone, and if anything really happened to her, Mo Chen would be the first suspect. That wouldn¡¯t be worth it. So, she threw off the covers and threw herself into the man¡¯s arms, coaxing him, ¡°How about I go with you, and after we find her, we send her back home?¡± The man¡¯s handsome brow raised slightly, ¡°You care about her that much?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that I care about her, it¡¯s just that if by chance something happens to her, she¡¯ll cling to you for the rest of her life.¡± Immediately, Mo Chen frowned in displeasure. Damn¡­ He had indeed forgotten about this point; that crazy woman was capable of anything. ¡­ ordingly, Qiao Ruoxin changed her clothes, and then she and Mo Chen drove to the abandoned hospital in the suburbs. Sitting in the car and looking at the building through the windshield, she felt a chill run through her. The man slowly parked the car on the open ground, then unbuckled his seatbelt and opened the car door to get out. Fear shed in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes as she too opened the door and got out. ¡°Mo Chen, I don¡¯t want to go inside¡­¡± Indeed, it looked too terrifying, like a haunted house. The man nced at her and said in a deep voice, ¡°Wait here for me, don¡¯t run around.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Then, Mo Chen turned and walked toward the abandoned hospital. She watched as the man¡¯s tall figure was slowly engulfed by the darkness until it disappeared. How did this damn man find such a terrifying ce? Any normal woman trapped here would be scared to death. Qiao Ruoxin looked around; it was deste and empty, no one in sight, and eerie. It was not known how much time had passed when the low sound of the man¡¯s footsteps came from behind her. She immediately turned to look and finally saw Mo Chening out. She walked over and wrapped her arms around the man¡¯s arm, ¡°How did it go? Did you find her?¡± ¡°No one.¡± No one? Could she have left? Then why hasn¡¯t she reached home yet? Mo Chen furrowed his brows, looking around. With Lu Xingxing¡¯s intelligence, she couldn¡¯t even drive back to the city center from here? She really must be aplete idiot. ¡°Could she have gotten lost?¡± The man looked down at her frightened eyes, wrapped his arms around her, and said deeply, ¡°I left her a car.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked up, ¡°What if she doesn¡¯t know how to use the navigation?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen, holding her slim waist, put her back into the car, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s search the road.¡± The man once again drove off with her, searching for the person. Qiao Ruoxin began to analyze, ¡°Since the car is gone, that means she drove it away, but since it¡¯s been so long and she hasn¡¯t returned, it¡¯s possible she¡¯s lost.¡± Mo Chen responded with a ¡°Hmm.¡± The next second! Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened, ¡°Mo Chen! Listen! There¡¯s the sound of a woman crying!¡± The car slowly pulled over and stopped by the roadside. Mo Chen furrowed his brows, unfastened his seatbelt, and pushed open the car door to get out. Following the source of the sound, he walked over and saw Lu Xingxing sitting on the ground in the midst of arge patch of grass, crying. Qiao Ruoxin called out, ¡°Lu Xingxing?¡± At the sound, Lu Xingxing suddenly turned her head, but at first nce, she failed to notice Qiao Ruoxin. Instead, her eyes immediately found Mo Chen standing behind! ¡°Mo Chen! You finally came to find me! Do you have any idea how scared I was! The car you gave me ran out of gas halfway! Wuuu¡­¡± Lu Xingxing got up and charged straight toward the tall figure of the man, clearly intending to throw herself into his arms. Disgust filled Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes as he pulled Qiao Ruoxin in front of him. Then, Lu Xingxing hugged Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s body tightly. Qiao Ruoxin frowned and red at the man behind her. He looked detached and took two steps back. At this moment, Lu Xingxing was dirty and disheveled, looking like a beggar. Mo Chen, who had a severe case of germophobia, didn¡¯t want to give the woman another nce, it was eyesore. ¡°Miss Lu, it was my idea toe rescue you. Don¡¯t you think you should thank me?¡± Upon hearing this voice, Lu Xingxing realized she had embraced the wrong person and pushed Qiao Ruoxin away with a look of disgust. ¡°Thank you? If it weren¡¯t for you, would I have been kidnapped here in the first ce? And now you¡¯re pretending to be the good person? How can you be so scheming!¡± The most infuriating thing was that Mo Chen seemed to fully believe this little vixen, and the more she thought about it, the angrier she became! Qiao Ruoxin was almost amused by her own anger, ¡°You really are an ingrate. I¡¯ve learned my lesson.¡± ¡°Ptui! You¡¯re the ingrate! You¡¯re a vixen!¡± Mo Chen pulled Qiao Ruoxin into his embrace and looked coldly towards Lu Xingxing, ¡°Say another word, I dare you!¡± Lu Xingxing deted in an instant, still hoping to leave the ce. She could only hold back. ¡­ Inside the car. This time, Lu Xingxing obediently sat in the back seat, but her eyes were constantly fixed on Mo Chen in the driver¡¯s seat, her gaze somewhat strange. No one spoke the entire way. Qiao Ruoxin was getting sleepy and couldn¡¯t help but yawn. The man nced at her and said in a deep, indulgent voice, ¡°If you¡¯re tired, sleep for a while.¡± ¡°Mhm, okay.¡± Watching Qiao Ruoxin being so doted on, Lu Xingxing¡¯s jealousy overflowed. Mo Chen parked the car outside the Lu Family Vi, where Lu Ming and his wife were already waiting outside anxiously. When the car door opened, Lu Xingxing rushed into her parents¡¯ arms, and nearly all three broke down crying. Mo Chen and Qiao Ruoxin stood aside, silently watching the scene. It was hard to say how much time passed before Lu Ming was the first toe to his senses, ¡°Mo Chen, thank you for putting aside past grudges to look for my daughter, I really appreciate it!¡± The man, however, wrapped his arm around Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s slim waist and said gravely, ¡°It was this Little Ghost who told me to find her, thank her.¡± Lu Ming¡¯s face was stunned, having not expected this at all. But Lu Ming still graciously said, ¡°Thank you, Miss Qiao, for your magnanimity.¡± ¡°You¡¯re wee.¡± She smiled lightly. Actually, Mo Chen had been waiting for Lu Xingxing to reveal the truth, but she didn¡¯t mention a word about the kidnapping. In the end, Mo Chen drove away with Qiao Ruoxin. Watching the car disappear into the night, Lu Xingxing¡¯s gaze was resolute as she said, ¡°Mom, Dad, I¡¯ve made up my mind. I want to pursue Mo Chen.¡± Lu Ming and Mistress Lu were both bewildered. At the moment when Lu Xingxing had been crying in the bushes and had first looked back to see Mo Chen, she truly felt her heart beginning to capitte. Even though this infamous Mr. Mo wasn¡¯t at all gentlemanly, not tender, and was brusque and brutish, she seemed to find she didn¡¯t dislike it. She even thought that the way Mo Chen would stop at nothing for his woman was incredibly cool! Being his woman must be very fortunate. Chapter 331 - 331 331 Qiao Ruoxin is actually pregnant ?Chapter 331: Chapter 331: Qiao Ruoxin is actually pregnant??? Chapter 331: Chapter 331: Qiao Ruoxin is actually pregnant??? Inside the car. Qiao Ruoxin stared at the man driving beside her and concluded, ¡°I am now one hundred percent certain that Lu Xingxing has fallen in love with you.¡± The man felt his temples throb sharply, but he remained calm on the surface. ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°The way she looks at you is off, and, even though you were the one who kidnapped her, she hasn¡¯t said a word about it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen slowly pulled the car over, rolled down the window, took a cigarette, ced it between his thin lips, lit it, and exhaled a stream of smoke. ¡°Little Ghost, do you regret letting mee out to find her?¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled faintly, ¡°I don¡¯t regret it. If something bad had happened to her tonight, I would be the first one to be med, and the Lu Family would try everything to destroy me.¡± The man¡¯s handsome face tensed up, eyes narrowing slightly. It seemed he almost pushed Little Ghost into the fire pit. Having finished his cigarette, he pinched the butt into the ashtray in the car, then said in a deep voice, ¡°I was being meddlesome.¡± Why did his tone sound a bit angry? This proud and tsundere dog of a man¡­ Qiao Ruoxin chuckled and scratched the man¡¯s arm, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, that¡¯s not what I meant¡­¡± The man pressed down on the gas pedal and continued driving, unwilling to say another word to her for the rest of the journey. This dog of a man really has a temper, just like a young master. ¡­ The car entered the garage of Mansion No. 1 of Jiangfu. Qiao Ruoxin got out of the car and walked up to the man, stretching her arms to block his path. ¡°You¡¯re not nning to talk to me anymore?¡± The man looked down at her delicate and beautiful face, his voice cold, ¡°Knowing that I might be pursued by a woman, you seem to be not at all panicked. Are you too confident, or do you not care?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin took the initiative to hug his tall body, her cheek pressing against his chest, ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because I trust you?¡± Mo Chen let out a snort ofughter and lifted her chin, ¡°Little Ghost, stop ying these tricks with me.¡± Why was it that every time a man tried to get close to Qiao Ruoxin, he would be irritable and anxious, while this Little Ghost waspletely calm, analyzing the situation without a care in the world? It made him recall the painful fact that Qiao Ruoxin did not love him. Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t love him, and now he couldn¡¯t even bring himself to be cruel to women in bed, so what was the point of getting married? ¡°Mo Chen, enough is enough! Is it so wrong that I¡¯m confident? You¡¯ve already said you don¡¯t fancy Lu Xingxing, of course, I choose to trust you!¡± She looked into Mo Chen¡¯s pitch-ck eyes, suddenly realizing that his paranoid disorder was acting up again, utterly distrustful of anyone. ¡°¡­¡± The man stared at her silently for a few seconds, then slowly said, ¡°Trust me?¡± ¡°Yes! I trust you!¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes, clear and pure like those of a little deer, stared at him. The man still couldn¡¯t bring himself to be too harsh on her. He raised his hand and gently touched her head, making a self-mocking sneer, ¡°I don¡¯t trust you, yet you trust me.¡± Mo Chen pulled her into his arms, hisrge palm pressing her head against his chest, his chin resting on top of her head, ¡°Little Ghost¡­¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Have you fallen in love with me now?¡± ¡°Love.¡± She felt she did love Mo Chen, otherwise, why would she go this far? Sadly, this dog of a man was convinced she didn¡¯t. ¡°If it¡¯s true, that¡¯s for the best. If you¡¯re lying to me, then keep lying till the end, and don¡¯t you dare stop.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ The next day. Mo Family Estate. Mo Chen returned to the estate to discuss some matters with his father. In the garden, Mo Tian rarely went for a walk with Mo Chen. ¡°Son, I don¡¯t care who you like or who you end up marrying, but remember, your Uncle Lu has been a good brother of mine for many years,¡± Mo Chen responded indifferently, ¡°I know.¡± ¡°So, don¡¯t damage the harmony between our two families. Even if you look down on Lu Xingxing, don¡¯t make a scene.¡± ¡°Mmm.¡± Mo Tian added, ¡°You did wellst night. Uncle Lu has just returned to the country, and he¡¯s still expanding his connections; it¡¯s indeed hard to find someone.¡± ¡°Dad, if I told you that I was the one who kidnapped Lu Xingxing, would you believe me?¡± Mo Tian was first startled, then burst intoughter, ¡°Don¡¯t joke around. Why would you do such a thing? That¡¯s just not like you.¡± Mo Chen let out a scoff. It seems that Little Ghost was right. If anything happened to Lu Xingxing, Little Ghost would be the first to be med. Because nobody truly believed that he would kidnap Lu Xingxing. At that moment, a ck Bentley drove through the Mo Family Estate. Mo Chen looked up, ¡°Who is that?¡± Mo Tian: ¡°It seems to be Lu Xingxing. She called your mother early in the morning, saying she wanted toe over for tea. It seems the child really knows she was wrong.¡± Mo Chen narrowed his dark eyes, and a look of disdain appeared on his handsome face. ¡­ In the parlor. Madam Mo received a call from the Lu Family early in the morning, saying Lu Xingxing wasing over; it was utterly baffling. She hadn¡¯t even finished her morning yoga ss before having to change clothes and wait for this little ancestor. ¡°Madam Mo!¡± Lu Xingxing called out with a face full of enthusiasm, seemingly almost ready to start calling her mom. Lu Xingxing hade to a realization; to win over Mo Chen, she first needed to deal with his parents. That was the key. Madam Mo maintained a gracious smile befitting ady of her status, ¡°Xingxing, what brings you so early in the morning? It can¡¯t be just to join me for tea, can it?¡± Lu Xingxing was aplete turnaround from before, her face a picture of shame, ¡°I just feel that I was too immature before. I came to offer my apologies and promise that it will not happen again.¡± Madam Mo¡¯s expression was calm, her smile gentle, ¡°It¡¯s alright, you must have been scaredst night. Go back and rest well.¡± But Madam Mo had made up her mind; no matter how Lu Xingxing might change, she would never ept this arranged marriage. A leopard can¡¯t change its spots. ¡°I¡¯m really thankful to Mo Chen for rescuing mest night. I was very touched.¡± Lu Xingxing brought out a gift, ¡°Madam Mo, this is for Mo Chen, please give it to him for me¡­¡± As she spoke, Lu Xingxing¡¯s face flushed with embarrassment. Madam Mo hesitated for a moment. Just then, a series of deep footsteps sounded, followed by the man¡¯s cold, heartless voice, ¡°No need, I don¡¯t want it.¡± Lu Xingxing turned around, ¡°It¡¯s a tie that I¡¯m giving you. Why don¡¯t you want it? I just want to say thanks.¡± Mo Chen, with his hands in his trouser pockets, didn¡¯t even bother to nce at her, said coldly, ¡°It was Qiao Ruoxin who was supposed to look for you. Why haven¡¯t you given her a gift?¡± ¡°I¡­ I will give her one.¡± The man let out a disdainful sneer and turned to his mother sitting on the sofa, ¡°Mom, I won¡¯t being back home recently. If you need something, call me ore to my office.¡± With that, he turned to leave. Lu Xingxing called out to him again, ¡°You, stop right there!¡± She then stood up, holding the gift, and walked up to him, ¡°This is for you. I¡¯ve already bought it, and you must ept it!¡± Mo Chen cast a cold nce at the gift box and spoke sternly, ¡°Are you nning to be the other woman?¡± !!! Lu Xingxing was stunned, ¡°What other woman! I am the one engaged to you since we were kids!¡± ¡°What¡¯s that got to do with me? I have a girlfriend, and she¡¯s already pregnant.¡± ¡°What!!!¡± Lu Xingxing shrieked. Qiao Ruoxin was pregnant??? Madam Mo was also shocked, rising to her feet, ¡°Mo Chen? Ruoxin is pregnant?¡± The man looked back at his mother and confirmed, ¡°Oh.¡± Chapter 332 - 332 332 Ive Come to Declare War on You Im ?Chapter 332: Chapter 332: I¡¯ve Come to Dere War on You, I¡¯m Taking Back the Man That Belongs to Me Chapter 332: Chapter 332: I¡¯ve Come to Dere War on You, I¡¯m Taking Back the Man That Belongs to Me Lu Xingxing stared nkly at the man in front of her for a long time. ¡°Did you sleep with Qiao Ruoxin?¡± The man looked at her with the kind of gaze one reserves for an idiot, sneered, and said, ¡°Why shouldn¡¯t I sleep with her? Do I seek out women just to have them as ornaments?¡± Lu Xingxing could hardly believe her ears. She always thought Mo Chen wouldn¡¯t be such a beast. ¡°But Qiao Ruoxin is still so young, how could you let her get pregnant???¡± Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was cold and indifferent, ¡°What¡¯s it to you!¡± With those words, he strode past her with his long legs and left the living room. Lu Xingxing stood still for a few seconds, then quickly followed him out. Mrs. Mo remained seated on the sofa, taking a long time to recover her senses, murmuring lowly, ¡°Pregnant? Pregnant¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin is pregnant? If she is pregnant, then the child should be born, after all, it is the Mo Family¡¯s progeny. Thinking this, Mrs. Mo¡¯s lips curled into a smile, somewhat looking forward to the child¡¯s arrival. ¡­ On thewn, Mo Chen walked toward the car parked by the roadside. Lu Xingxing chased after him all the way, grabbing his arm, only for Mo Chen to shake her off with a look full of disdain. ¡°Mo Chen! How could you do such a thing! Qiao Ruoxin is so young, you made her pregnant, can you take on that responsibility? Are you nning to marry her?¡± Mo Chen took a step back, deliberately increasing the distance between them, and asked coldly in response, ¡°Why can¡¯t I marry her?¡± ¡°Because you have a marriage contract with me! You¡¯re not deceiving me, are you? Qiao Ruoxin doesn¡¯t look pregnant at all!¡± Lu Xingxing couldn¡¯t help but doubt; she had just shot a magazine cover with Qiao Ruoxin the day before, and she didn¡¯t seem pregnant. The man¡¯s face was filled with impatience as he moved toward the car. Lu Xingxing blocked his path again, ¡°You must be lying to me! No matter how I calcte, you two haven¡¯t had the time to get pregnant, and Qiao Ruoxin is about to shoot that movie, how could she possibly allow herself to get pregnant!¡± Mo Chen finally lost his patience, the irritability inside him about to explode. ¡°Are you fucking done? When did I have to report to you about when I slept with her and got her pregnant? Get lost!¡± After speaking, he left with an air of fury, his tall figure radiating anger. Lu Xingxing watched his retreating back, wanting to speak but stopping herself. She couldn¡¯t get anything out of Mo Chen and decided she¡¯d have to try probing Qiao Ruoxin again. She didn¡¯t believe that Qiao Ruoxin was pregnant; she just didn¡¯t look it, still getting ready to shoot a sci-fi movie with lots of action scenes requiring wirework. ¡­ The training ground. Because of the uing sci-fi movie, there was a week of intensive training. Noon break for lunch. Qiao Ruoxin returned to the rest room, only to find Lu Xingxing sitting there. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± Upon hearing her, Lu Xingxing immediately looked up and stood, her eyes fixed on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s abdomen. Qiao Ruoxin felt ufortable being stared at, ¡°What exactly are you here for?¡± ¡°Are you pregnant?¡± ??? Qiao Ruoxin was dumbfounded, it was all so absurd. She turned to leave, but Lu Xingxing grabbed her wrist, ¡°Listen, I don¡¯t care if you¡¯re really pregnant or faking it, I¡¯m here to dere war on you, I¡¯m going to win back the man that belongs to me.¡± ¡°The man who belongs to you? You mean Mo Chen?¡± she couldn¡¯t help but snort withughter. Lu Xingxing: ¡°Of course! We¡¯ve had a childhood betrothal, and you¡¯ve taken him away for two to three years; it¡¯s time you gave him back.¡± ¡°Mo Chen has known me for nine years,¡± she said with a slight smile. Lu Xingxing¡¯s face changed drastically, ¡°What? Nine years? How old were you then? You must be a vixen! You knew how to seduce men even at that young age?¡± Lu Xingxing found it unbelievable, nine years? Qiao Ruoxin took a seat on the sofa, blinking at Lu Xingxing, ¡°Why don¡¯t you say it¡¯s because Mo Chen is too perverted?¡± ¡°Mo Chen doesn¡¯t look like that kind of person at all! It must be you seducing him!¡± She wasughed to anger. She realized that Mo Chen maintained quite an impressive public image, convincing every woman that he was a gentleman of integrity. ¡°Do you think Mo Chen should be like a god, free from desires and wants? Don¡¯t forget he¡¯s a normal man.¡± It seemed that Mo Chen was always serious or easily irritated when outside, only showing his shameless and indecent side in front of her. Lu Xingxing, with a disdainful expression, said, ¡°Then he wouldn¡¯t have taken a liking to you nine years ago! I¡¯ve long since looked over your information, always keen on taking the initiative to bully boys and ying hard to get.¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled without saying a word, picked up the cold drink prepared by her assistant, and took a sip. Lu Xingxing continued, ¡°Let me tell you, if you really are pregnant, get an abortion as soon as possible, it¡¯s for your own good!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Can she be any more direct? And, who said she was pregnant? After Lu Xingxing left, she sank into thought in the lounge and dialed Mo Chen¡¯s number. Soon, the call connected, and a deep male voice came from the phone, ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°Why did Lu Xingxing say I¡¯m pregnant?¡± ¡°I said it.¡± Qiao Ruoxin went silent for a few seconds, then got angry, ¡°Why would you say I¡¯m pregnant? You¡¯re spreading rumors!¡± They hadn¡¯t been intimate for quite a long time, how could she be pregnant? On the other end of the phone, the man¡¯s tone became a few degrees colder, ¡°What, you still don¡¯t want to get pregnant for me?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that, but I¡¯m really not pregnant, what if it gets found out?¡± ¡°I have my measures.¡± ¡°Fine.¡± ¡°Have you had lunch?¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at the takeout her assistant had brought back and said, ¡°I was just about to eat.¡± The man¡¯s voice on the other end of the phone grew slightly hoarse, ¡°Hmm, don¡¯t diet, don¡¯t lose weight.¡± ¡°What about you, have you eaten?¡± she asked softly, leaning back on the couch. ¡°Not yet.¡± ¡°You also need to eat properly, do you hear me?¡± Laughter came from the phone, ¡°Got it, nag.¡± After hanging up the phone, she was about to pick up the chopsticks to eat. Her phone rang again, she picked it up and saw it was from an unfamiliar number. She answered the call, ¡°Hello, who¡¯s this?¡± ¡°I am Mo Chen¡¯s mother.¡± ¡°Mrs. Mo, do you need me for something?¡± Her voice instantly softened slightly and carried a hint of nervousness. ¡°I¡¯ve reserved a private room in a restaurant near your workce, could youe over for a meal with me?¡± ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll be right over, please send me the address.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve sent a bodyguard to pick you up.¡± After hanging up the phone, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes were full of confusion. Mrs. Mo wanted to have a meal with her? That didn¡¯t sound right, there must be something going on. ¡­ She left with a bodyguard, her head filled with question marks. Half an hourter, they arrived at a Chinese restaurant, and she was led by the staff into the private room. Then she saw Mrs. Mo sitting there, having ordered many dishes that looked very healthy. This¡­ What¡¯s going on? ¡°Ruoxin, sit down.¡± Mrs. Mo actually showed her a smile, which was usually cold and indifferent toward her. ¡°Thank you, Mrs. Mo.¡± She took a seat. Mrs. Mo¡¯s eyes unintentionally fell on her abdomen, and she said, ¡°You¡¯re pregnant, why didn¡¯t you say so earlier?¡± Chapter 333 - 333 333 Little Ghost are you a dog Why do you ?Chapter 333: Chapter 333: Little Ghost, are you a dog? Why do you like biting people so much? Chapter 333: Chapter 333: Little Ghost, are you a dog? Why do you like biting people so much? !!! Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened. Even Mrs. Mo knew about this? What the hell is that dog of a man up to! Sheughed awkwardly, ¡°That¡­ that¡­¡± She cursed Mo Chen in her heart; not only did he lie, but he also dragged her into it! Mrs. Mo¡¯s smile was gentle and warm, ¡°If it weren¡¯t for Mo Chen telling me, I¡¯d still have no idea. You young people really mess around, not taking pregnancy seriously at all.¡± ¡°Mrs. Mo, I¡­¡± She couldn¡¯t help but want to exin. But Mrs. Mo started enthusiastically serving her soup, ¡°Here, have a bowl of soup. You¡¯re too thin for a pregnant woman right now.¡± This unexpected enthusiasm made Qiao Ruoxin feel really ufortable. ¡°Thank you, Mrs. Mo.¡± Mrs. Mo suddenly sighed, ¡°Although I have many concerns, now that you¡¯re pregnant, I won¡¯t say anything more. Just have the baby, okay?¡± Mrs. Mo was actually a bit worried that she might not want the child, considering Qiao Ruoxin was still very young. And if Qiao Ruoxin could get pregnant, it proved Mo Chen¡¯s determination, making any further obstruction meaningless. They couldn¡¯t let the Mo family¡¯s offspring be left out in the cold, could they? ¡°¡­¡± This was so awkward, she wanted to find a hole to crawl into. Mo Chen! You despicable dog of a man! ¡°Ruoxin, when is your next prenatal checkup? I¡¯lle with you,¡± she said. ¡°I¡­ I don¡¯t know yet.¡± Mrs. Mo frowned, ¡°You don¡¯t know? What kind of irresponsible hospital is that that hasn¡¯t told you? Never mind, I¡¯ll take care of it.¡± This was bad, things were getting out of hand. If Mrs. Mo found out she wasn¡¯t pregnant, the mere thought of that scene terrified her. Mrs. Mo continued, ¡°You¡¯re pregnant, you should stop working for now. Your health is more important.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that serious at the beginning, is it?¡± ¡°You¡¯re too young, you don¡¯t understand. The first three months of pregnancy are crucial, you must nurture the fetus properly,¡± Mrs. Mo said, helping her take a lot of food and putting it on her te. ¡°Alright then¡­¡± Throughout the whole process, Qiao Ruoxin found herself in an awkward situation, especially wanting to bite that dog of a man to death! After the meal, Mrs. Mo gave a bunch of care instructions before she was willing to leave. It almost made her feel guilty. Was it really okay to deceive his parents this way? What exactly was Mo Chen thinking? ¡­ In the evening, Qiao Ruoxin returned to Jiangfu No.1. ¡°Where¡¯s Mo Chen?¡± ¡°Master Mo is in the upstairs study.¡± She stomped upstairs, not even knocking on the door, directly entering the study. In the study, the man was having a video conference with a foreign branch, and the sudden sound of the door opening broke the serious atmosphere. Mo Chen looked up and then said ¡®end it¡¯, directly closing the video conference software. ¡°Little Ghost, who made you angry?¡± The man pushed his chair back, stood up, his tall figure approaching Qiao Ruoxin. Qiao Ruoxin red at him with resentment, ¡°You!¡± The man raised an eyebrow, ¡°Me?¡± He easily picked up Qiao Ruoxin, set her on the desk, and stood with his arms propped on either side of her body, looked at her puffed-up little expression, and chuckled, ¡°This upset?¡± Qiao Ruoxin hit the man¡¯s shoulder without hesitation, ¡°It¡¯s one thing to deceive Lu Xingxing, but why did you lie to your mom, huh? She thinks I¡¯m pregnant. She came specifically to have lunch with me and said she wanted toe with me to my next prenatal checkup. Do you want me to lie with you?¡± The smile on Mo Chen¡¯s lips grew thicker as he took her hand that had hit him and began to y with her slender fingers. ¡°Isn¡¯t your major acting? Do it well.¡± She withdrew her hand, ¡°What is there to act, how can you act out a prenatal checkup? I¡¯m not pregnant at all!¡± The man broke intoughter, ¡°Isn¡¯t this good? They¡¯re all revolving around you, hmm?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin stared at the man¡¯s shoulder and bit down hard, instantly hearing a muffled grunt by her ear. ¡°Little Ghost, are you a dog or something? You enjoy biting people so much?¡± Biting him to death wouldn¡¯t even relieve my anger! Can pregnancy be faked? She kept her bite on the man¡¯s shoulder and didn¡¯t let go for a long time before finally releasing him and sitting upright. Mo Chen looked at her little face with a smile lingering on his lips, ¡°Had enough of biting?¡± She snorted coldly and red at the despicable man, ¡°You¡¯re getting more and more outrageous, deceiving even your parents. But when they find out, they will me me! They¡¯ll think I seduced you into lying!¡± The man stood up straight, stroking her long hair, ¡°Do you have the smarts to have yourself ¡®disappeared¡¯ for two years?¡± ¡°Your mom said she wants to stop my work, so I can take good care of the embryo!¡± ¡°You can still do the drama parts, for action scenes we¡¯ll find a stunt double,¡± Mo Chen moved his shoulder that she had bitten and frowned, ¡°It¡¯s a bit painful.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked doubtful, pulled him closer, and felt his shoulder, ¡°Really or not? Have you be so weak now? Even a little bite hurts?¡± Mo Chen looked down at her worried expression, his smile affectionate and doting. ¡°If you kiss it, it might stop hurting.¡± Just as Qiao Ruoxin was about to unbutton his shirt to check his shoulder, she pushed him away upon hearing him, ¡°Kiss my foot! You can keep hurting for all I care!¡± She jumped off the desk, wanting to leave the study. The man grasped her wrist, ¡°After you bathe, go to sleep, no need to wait for me, I still have work to deal with.¡± ¡°Got it!¡± She shook off Mo Chen¡¯s hand and left the study, making sure to close the door behind her. After Qiao Ruoxin left, the phone on the desk began to vibrate. The man returned to his chair, picked up the phone, and saw an unfamiliar number. He answered the call with a deep voice, ¡°Who is it?¡± To his surprise, the voice of Lu Xingxing came through the phone, ¡°Mo Chen! Hurry up and ept my friend request on WeChat! I¡¯ve been waiting for two hours!¡± Mo Chen hung up the phone directly. His slender fingers opened WeChat, indeed there was a friend request from Lu Xingxing. He didn¡¯t hesitate, clicked ept, and then added her to the cklist. Then, with an expressionless face, he tossed the phone aside and continued to open the video conferencing software. Meanwhile¡ª Lu Xingxing was pacing back and forth in her bedroom, just waiting for WeChat to ept her. Suddenly! Seeing that her friend request was epted on WeChat, she quickly typed a line of text, but the screen disyed: [The message had been sent, but was rejected by the recipient.] The smile on Lu Xingxing¡¯s face instantly froze. ¡°Mo Chen!! You bastard! You actually cklisted me!¡± She was about to explode with anger. Lu Xingxing paced back and forth in frustration. She had never been ignored by a man like this before. Lu Xingxing opened the browser on her phone and searched: [What does it mean when a man cklists you?] Quickly, a search result popped up: [Actually, being cklisted is a special kind of attention, it proves that he has you in his heart, secretly watching over you from the shadows.] Seeing this answer, Lu Xingxing¡¯s mood soared, and she couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°ying hard to get with me, huh? Is a grown man like you really that petty?¡± Thinking about it, it made quite a bit of sense. He even went to the extent of cklisting her, which proves that she still matters to him in his heart. Chapter 334 - 334 334 Youre not allowed to deceive me ?Chapter 334: Chapter 334: You¡¯re not allowed to deceive me¡­ Chapter 334: Chapter 334: You¡¯re not allowed to deceive me¡­ In the study. Xiaowu, carrying a tray, walked into the study. The tray still held that bowl of dark medicinal dish. Mo Chen had just finished a video conference with the overseas branch. ¡°Master Mo, your medicinal dish.¡± Just hearing the words ¡®medicinal dish,¡¯ he felt a physiological revulsion and frowned unhappily. Xiaowu ced the tray on the desk. The man¡¯s dark eyes were full of distaste. He nced at the disgusting medicinal dish and said in a deep voice, ¡°What¡¯s the use? Why even drink it?¡± Xiaowu turned his head away, holding his breath: ¡°Master Mo, just persist for a week. What if it works? It¡¯s just caused by mental tension, give it a try¡­¡± ¡°Stop rambling!¡± The man picked up the small bowl of medicinal dish and, fighting the feeling of nausea, drank it all in one go. Xiaowu smiled: ¡°Master Mo, have some water.¡± Mo Chen picked up the ss of water next to him and drank half of it, then looked up at Xiaowu: ¡°Is there something you need?¡± Usually, Xiaowu would note here at night. If he did, it was always for something important. ¡°Master Mo, I¡¯ve just received news that our overseas business has been interfered with by the Lawrence Family. Several deals have been snatched away.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s long fingers wrapped around the ss, his gaze deep and thoughtful. ¡­ In the bedroom. After taking a bath, Qiao Ruoxin changed into a clean bathrobe and sat alone on the sofa of the balcony. She leaned on the sofa, gazing up at the night sky, feeling somewhat unsettled. Now that Mo Chen told the Mo Family that she was pregnant, what should she do next? Go along with the act? This wasn¡¯t a long-term solution, but rifying that she wasn¡¯t pregnant would cause the Mo Family¡¯s impression of her to plummet. Suddenly! A cunning light shed in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lively eyes, and she chuckled softly to herself, whispering, ¡°Then why not make an effort to get pregnant quickly?¡± That was a good move! Then another sigh followed. Getting pregnant wasn¡¯t something she could do alone; it required Mo Chen¡¯s cooperation. Although she hated to admit it, it seemed like it had been nearly a month since Mo Chenst touched her¡­ After their indulgence in the hot springs, their encounters were quite frequent, but now almost a month had passed, and he still seemed to have no intention of touching her. When that bastard used to pester her every night, she found it very annoying, but now¡­ During this time, she had also taken the initiative many times, but Mo Chen would just kiss, hug, caress, and touch her, never going all the way. She even doubted whether that bastard was still capable. At that moment, she heard the sound of the bedroom door opening. It must have been Mo Chen returning. Then, faintly, she heard the sound of running water, presumably the man taking a shower. Qiao Ruoxin stood up and went back into the bedroom. Sure enough, the bathroom light was on, and the sound of water was clearer. She picked up the remote control and pressed it; the curtains closed automatically. Going back to bed, she purposefully turned off all the lights in the bedroom andy down with her back to the bathroom door. After a while, the bathroom door opened. Mo Chen, with only a bath towel wrapped around his waist, walked out to find the bedroom pitch dark, which made him frown slightly. He walked towards the walk-in closet using the light from the bathroom, dressed in a ck bathrobe, and returned to bed. Pretending to be asleep, Qiao Ruoxin closed her eyes, but she could clearly feel the bed dip behind her. The man scooped her into his arms and held her soft body from behind, his voice low in her ear: ¡°Little Ghost, deliberately turning off the lights and not waiting for me, huh?¡± ¡°You told me not to wait for you,¡± her voice carried a hint of resentment. Mo Chen was amused by her annoyance and turned her body to face him: ¡°When I came back, you weren¡¯t asleep. You saw me take a shower and deliberately turned off the lights?¡± ¡°So what if I did?¡± ¡°Are you angry with me? Because I said you were pregnant?¡± Qiao Ruoxin wriggled to get out of his embrace, only to receive a stern warning from the man: ¡°Stop squirming! Behave yourself!¡± She huffed: ¡°Don¡¯t hold me, sleep by yourself.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The Little Ghost had started throwing a tantrum again. The man embraced her, hisrge palm cradling her head, and kissed her cheek. ¡°Not angry anymore, hmm?¡± ¡°Do you even know why I¡¯m angry?¡± her voice was muffled and gloomy. ¡°Because I got homete?¡± Qiao Ruoxin: ¡°¡­¡± He really was a typical clueless guy, never able to guess what she was thinking. ¡°Not that?¡± She shook her head. ¡°No, it¡¯s not that.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s deep,zy voice rose in the darkness, ¡°Then what is it for?¡± Qiao Ruoxin suddenly sat up, staring into the man¡¯s eyes. Even through the darkness, she could feel his intense gaze. She thought about it but still couldn¡¯t bring herself to say it, so she justy on the man¡¯s chest and petntly said, ¡°Tonight, I want to sleep on top of you! You¡¯re not allowed to say no!¡± The manughed out loud, his strong arms holding her, caressing her back, his voicezy and sensual, ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxiny on the man¡¯s chest, her mind in a whirl. With Mo Chen in his current gentlemanly state, how could she possibly get pregnant? ¡°Mo Chen, brother¡­¡± Her voice was soft and aggrieved. ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°I want you to keep mepany all the time¡­¡± Mo Chen looked down at the Little Ghost in his arms, who was like an adorable kitten, eliciting an itching in one¡¯s heart. His lips curled up. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll keep youpany.¡± ¡°You can¡¯t lie to me¡­¡± she pouted pitifully. The man sighed softly, gently stroking her back, andforted her in a low voice, ¡°Okay.¡± ¡°What about the wedding?¡± He was silent for a moment before saying, ¡°The wedding might have to be postponed. I¡¯ve been really busy recently. There was a problem with thepany¡¯s overseas business.¡± Although her heart tightened, she still replied, ¡°Okay¡­¡± What did a postponed wedding imply? Qiao Ruoxin suddenly remembered the conversation she overheard outside the study. Could this damn man really be thinking about breaking up? ¡­ The next day, early morning. Since it was her day off, Qiao Ruoxin had slept in. By the time she woke up, it was already past ten in the morning. She rubbed her eyes and reached for her phone on the nightstand, turned it on, and stared at the wallpaper for a long time, recallingst night. Qiao Ruoxin suddenly sat up, opened WeChat, and tapped on a group chat: Groomsmen Group. Qiao Ruoxin: [When are we going to put into action the n to chase Mo Chen?] Bai Junyan: [The key is we don¡¯t know how to chase him, and we don¡¯t know what the problem between you two is.] Lu Siheng: [Yeah, to help you, we need to know the specifics so we cane up with a solution.] Ji Haochuan: [Didn¡¯t I just see Mo Ye take you out for ate-night snack a few days ago? Your rtionship seems stable, so why do you need to chase him?] Qiao Ruoxin looked at their chat history, hesitated, then quickly tapped on the keyboard, typing a line. Qiao Ruoxin: [Mo Chen hasn¡¯t touched me in almost a month! And the wedding is being postponed! That¡¯s what¡¯s going on!] The brothers: [¡­¡­¡­] Gu Mocheng: [He must have another woman.] Qiao Ruoxin: [Gu Mocheng, shut up!] Bai Junyan: [This is serious, we have to chase him! If this keeps getting worse, aren¡¯t you two going to split again?] Ji Haochuan: [I¡¯m starting to take this to heart. I¡¯m really going to think of a way!] Qiao Ruoxin: [Hurry up! We don¡¯t have much time! And I¡¯m running out of patience!] Chapter 335 - 335 335 Be Patient ?Chapter 335: Chapter 335: Be Patient Chapter 335: Chapter 335: Be Patient At dusk. Qiao Ruoxin received a phone call from Gu Mocheng. ¡°Come out, I have something for you.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± She walked out of the vi and saw Gu Mocheng leaning against the door of a sports car with his arms folded, an extremely seductive red Koenigsegg. As she approached, Gu Mocheng picked up a box beside him and handed it to her. ¡°Give this to Mo Chen, he¡¯ll be happy.¡± Qiao Ruoxin took the box, frowning, ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± Gu Mocheng replied, ¡°Two years ago, after we broke up, he was devastated and destroyed all the confidential data in hisb. He didn¡¯t want to enter theb anymore. I¡¯ve been trying to restore these documents, and I finally finished a month ago. I originally nned to give them to him as a birthday present next year, but now I¡¯m giving them to you. If a few of the projects in here are sessfully developed and brought to market, the Mo Family will climb a few more ranks on the world wealth index.¡± For a moment, she was moved by this brotherly emotion. This was so many years of Mo Chen¡¯s umted confidential data; if it were taken by someone else, the consequences would be unimaginable. ¡°Master Gu, thank you.¡± Without saying a word, Gu Mocheng waved his hand and then pulled open the door, getting back into the car. Inside the car. The moment Gu Mocheng settled into the driver¡¯s seat, he couldn¡¯t help but curse quietly, ¡°Two years ago I helped you chase a girl, now I¡¯m helping your girl chase you, you might as well name me godfather.¡± The man pressed down on the gas pedal, turning the car and leaving the vi area. In fact, it was Gu Mocheng who had first discovered Qiao Ruoxin. However, it was Mo Chen who made the first move, so he had no choice but to give up. He couldn¡¯t fight with his own brother over a girl, especially one so obsessed. As it turned out, Mo Chen was a better match for Qiao Ruoxin. ¡­ In the evening. Qiao Ruoxin sat on the living room sofa, waiting for Mo Chen. She caressed the password box beside her. How could he bear to destroy the content within, the culmination of so many years of his efforts? The Mo Chen from two years ago must have felt utterly heartbroken. After a long wait, Mo Chen hadn¡¯t returned. Qiao Ruoxin fell asleep on the sofa, her small hand still clutching the box as if afraid it would be stolen. After all, the box contained business secrets and had already been destroyed once; they had only been painstakingly restored. Around ten o¡¯clock at night, Mo Chen returned. Passing through the living room, he saw Little Ghost lying on the sofa asleep. The man paused, his brows furrowed, as he walked towards the sofa. He instantly noticed the box that Qiao Ruoxin was holding in her hands. Mo Chen gently removed Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s small hand. He picked up the box and ced it on the coffee table. Without setting a password, he opened it directly. The man leafed through a few pages of the documents inside, and shock quickly filled his dark eyes. This was the data from hisb! And there were many design drafts of his research projects. He remembered throwing them all into the paper shredder, turning them into confetti, and these documents had no backups. And now, they were restored? Such arge amount of work, if restored, would probably take years. Mo Chen stood up and walked aside, taking out his phone to call Gu Mocheng, which was quickly answered. ¡°Did you bring over those documents?¡± ¡°I gave them to Qiao Ruoxin to ingratiate herself with you.¡± Mo Chen frowned, a hint of confusion appearing in his deep eyes, ¡°Ingratiate herself with me?¡± ¡°Why have you been neglecting hertely? Don¡¯t you know that women love to overthink things?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Since Little Ghost came back this time, her attitude has been quite good. Maybe she was young and ignorant back then. Are you not going to give her a chance to make amends? Do you want to dump her and let her experience what you went through back then?¡± Mo Chen said, ¡°No.¡± ¡°Then let her dote on you for a while, and then, you can take over when things are going well.¡± ¡°Okay, hanging up.¡± The man hung up the phone. Mo Chen returned to the sofa, knelt on one knee, and gazed at her as she slept. Long fingers stroked her cheek, and he let out a sneer, ¡°Are you trying to coax me¡­¡± A cold smile formed at the corners of his mouth, and his tone carried a hint of helplessness, ¡°Little Ghost, I¡¯m quite easy to coax, just be patient.¡± The man looked at her for a while, then got up. The nanny just happened to walk by, ¡°Mr. Mo¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t tell her I came back, just say I¡¯m working overtime at thepany tonight and might note back, let her go to sleep in the bedroom.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Mo Chen turned around and left the vi, then the sound of a car engine starting up outside could be heard. After an unknown amount of time, Qiao Ruoxin woke up, stretched her arms, but still found no trace of the man. She yawned, put on her slippers, and went to find the nanny, ¡°Auntie, hasn¡¯t Mo Chene back yet?¡± The nanny replied, ¡°Yes, Mr. Mo has to work overtime at thepany tonight, he might note back, why don¡¯t you go upstairs and sleep?¡± !!! He¡¯s noting back? This is getting more and more outrageous! In a fit of anger, Qiao Ruoxin returned to her upstairs bedroom, changed her clothes, and then went to the garage to drive a random car directly to hispany. This damn man was really taking an inch and going a mile! He¡¯s just asking for it! ¡­ Hengzhong Group, inside the office. In the resting room, Mo Chen sat on the carpet, leaning against the bed. There were several bottles of strong liquor in front of him, one had been emptiedpletely. The man poured another ss, drank it down in one gulp, his handsome face tensed with thick shadows. Ever since thest psychological hypnosis abroad, he had been¡­ What exactly went wrong? All the health checks were normal, so the problem might still be psychological. Suddenly, he let out a derisive coldugh, ¡°Damn it!¡± His eyes were hazy, he leaned back on the bed, staring at the crystal chandelier overhead, gradually sumbing to drunken stupor. A ¡®snap¡¯ sound! The door of the resting room was pushed open. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s slender figure walked in, radiating fury. ¡°Mo Chen! You bastard! You¡¯d rather hide here and drink thane home! Do I disgust you that much!¡± The manzily lifted his eyelids, unable to see the person before him clearly, but he could hear Little Ghost¡¯s voice. Qiao Ruoxin approached and, summoning all her strength, helped him up onto the bed, her eyes brimming with tears, a look of restraint in their depths. Then, she grabbed a pillow and smashed it hard on the man¡¯s handsome face. ¡°Go to hell!¡± After speaking, she turned to leave, but the man pulled her into his arms, forcing her down under him, his voice husky andzy, ¡°Little Ghost, don¡¯t go¡­¡± ¡°Let go of me! Don¡¯t you want to see me? Fine! I¡¯ll make sure you never see me again!¡± She struggled furiously, cursing. The next second! Mo Chen forced a kiss on her lips, silencing all her angry words. ¡°Mmmmm! Get off! Don¡¯t touch me!¡± ¡­ Four o¡¯clock in the morning. Qiao Ruoxin woke up with her whole body aching, she reached for her phone to see the time, it was four in the morning. She quietly climbed out of bed, put on her clothes, and left the office. If she waited until daylight and someone took a photo to post online, she would be ndered all over the inte again. ¡­ Eight o¡¯clock in the morning. The man on the bed woke up, instinctively reaching to the side, but there was nothing there. Mo Chen abruptly opened his eyes, looking at the empty bed and then at the several bottles of strong liquor on the carpet. Couldst night have been¡­ just a dream? His eyes darkened, his expression turned extremely ugly. Chapter 336 - 336 336 Only a dog would go to find you ?Chapter 336: Chapter 336: Only a dog would go to find you! Chapter 336: Chapter 336: Only a dog would go to find you! Advertising shoot on location. Qiao Ruoxin sat in the makeup room, staring unhappily at her reflection in the mirror. The makeup artist was having a hard time applying foundation because she had ambiguous kiss marks all over her body, and the dress she was wearing today showed a lot of skin. Her skin was white as snow, making the kiss marks even more distinct. That damned man did it on purpose to annoy her! Wasn¡¯t he acting all natural when he slept with her while drunkst night? Damn! Qiao Ruoxin felt like she was really about to explode! The makeup artist, seeing her coldplexion, carefully covered the kiss marks on her body with foundation bit by bit. Suddenly, her phone rang. She picked up the phone and couldn¡¯t help but sneer when she saw it was Mo Chen calling. Qiao Ruoxin answered the phone and put it to her ear, her tone hostile, ¡°What do you want?¡± ¡°Little Ghost, did youe to see mest night?¡± She tly denied, ¡°No! Only a dog would go see you!¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Anything else? I¡¯m busy.¡± ¡°Are you angry?¡± Qiao Ruoxinughed, ¡°Can¡¯t I be angry?¡± ¡°Come find me after you¡¯re done, okay?¡± ¡°I won¡¯t! Don¡¯t you like staying in your office? Just stay there!¡± After saying that, she hung up the phone. She wanted to see what kind of game Mo Chen was ying, putting off touching her for so long, only to reveal his true colors after a drink. Was Mo Chen intentionally retaliating, making her also experience the feeling of being dumped? ¡­ Meanwhile¡ª¡ª Inside the office at Hengzhong Group. The man looked at the phone that had been hung up on him, his expression dark. This Little Ghost has such a temper? Because he didn¡¯te homest night? Mo Chen picked up the phone and dialed Xiaowu¡¯s number, his voice grave, ¡°Go to the United States and invite Daisy over.¡± ¡°Boss, are you going to undergo hypnotherapy again? You had quite a strong adverse reactionst time.¡± ¡°Enough talk!¡± ¡°Yes! I¡¯m on it!¡± ¡­ In the evening, after the advertising shoot was over. Qiao Ruoxin walked out wrapped in a trench coat, ready to get into the nanny van, but her assistant poked her arm. ¡°Ruoxin, look over there.¡± She turned her head and saw a ck Lamborghini, with Mo Chen leaning casually against the front hood, seemingly having waited for a long time. She nced at her assistant, ¡°Wait for me.¡± Qiao Ruoxin walked up to the man, her expression cold, ¡°I can just take the nanny van back.¡± The man slowly stood up straight, stepped closer to her by two steps, his tall figure overshadowing her. Tonight, he also coincidentally wore a ck trench coat, matched with a white shirt and ck tie, a gentlemanly style that made his temperament seem somewhat refined. That damned man was just born to be a clothes hanger, looking good in anything he wore. ¡°No need, I¡¯ll pick you up and take you to dinner.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not eating, I¡¯m on a diet.¡± Having said that, Qiao Ruoxin turned to leave, but Mo Chen grabbed her slender wrist. She had no strong reaction, as expected. Mo Chen pulled her into his arms, patiently coaxing her, ¡°You must be hungry, let¡¯s go have dinner, shall we?¡± The man opened the car door, ushered her into the passenger seat, and bent down to fasten her seatbelt before closing the door. He went back to the driver¡¯s seat and drove off slowly. ¡°What would you like to eat?¡± ¡°Whatever.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked out the window, her attitude remaining cold, and the atmosphere in the car was extremely tense. Consequently, Mo Chen drove her to a Japanese cuisine restaurant. Inside the private room. The man poured her a cup of tea and pushed it in front of her, his voice deep, ¡°Drink it.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at the man opposite her, the corners of her mouth curving into a cold sneer, ¡°How did you feelst night?¡± Mo Chen furrowed his brows,st night? Was this Little Ghost taunting him for noting homest night¡­ ¡°Not good.¡± The cold smile on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips instantly froze, her fingers gripping the teacup tightened involuntarily. Not good??? And yet he had squeezed her dry all night long, not letting up until he had made her cry! This infuriating man really had a way about him. Seeing the anger in her eyes, Mo Chen wondered, had he given the wrong answer? The man frowned, ¡°You seem very angry?¡± Qiao Ruoxin picked up her teacup and downed the tea in one gulp, only to spit it out the next second. ¡°Ah¡­it¡¯s so hot!¡± She nearly scalded her tongue off! She stuck out her tongue, tears almost falling from her eyes. Mo Chen immediately stood up and walked over to her, grasping her chin to examine her tongue, which was red from the burn. The man¡¯s frown deepened with displeasure as he looked to the waiter who had juste in, ¡°Bring some ice.¡± The waiter quickly brought over some ice, and the man picked up a piece and ced it in her mouth, ¡°Hold it in your mouth until it melts, then spit it out.¡± The sensation of alternating ice and heat was torturous. Qiao Ruoxin obediently held the ice in her mouth and then pushed the man¡¯s body away, gesturing with her eyes for him to sit back down. Mo Chen returned to his seat, looking at her with a subdued concern in his dark eyes. With a piece of ice in her mouth, it was really inconvenient to speak. She red at the man across from her, her eyes brimming with dissatisfaction. Yet the man just chuckled, ¡°It was you who scalded yourself. Why are you ring at me?¡± Hmph¡­ This Little Ghost is really cute. With the ice still in her mouth, Qiao Ruoxin mumbled indistinctly, ¡°You¡¯re the one who made me angry!¡± Mo Chen picked up the menu and ordered many of her favorite dishes, then handed it over to the waiter. After a while, Qiao Ruoxin got up to go to the restroom to spit out the icy water and felt much better, though her tongue was nearly numb from the cold. When she returned to her seat, the dishes were all served. She picked up her chopsticks and ced a piece of sushi into her mouth, not forgetting to re at the dreadful man again. Mo Chen watched her with a hint of amusement, ¡°Stop ring, I know your eyes are big.¡± ¡°I¡¯m ring at you!¡± Mo Chen picked up a piece of grilled eel for her and chuckled softly, ¡°Fine.¡± Throughout the whole process, Mo Chen hardly ate a few bites, spending most of the time watching her eat, asionally on the receiving end of her re. After finishing the meal, Qiao Ruoxin picked up a wet wipe to clean the corners of her mouth and tossed it into the nearby trash can. Mo Chen: ¡°Does it still hurt?¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t hurt anymore! Let¡¯s go home!¡± The man stood up and followed behind her, watching her delicate and petite figure, the corner of his mouth lifted in a smile. Actually, he quite enjoyed seeing Qiao Ruoxin angry; she always seemed so vibrant and lively. That¡¯s why he had indulged her and let her develop so many bad habits. After getting back into the car. All of a sudden, Qiao Ruoxin dered, ¡°I want to stay at a hotel tonight.¡± The atmosphere, which had been rtively harmonious, suddenly turned several degrees colder. Mo Chen lifted his gaze, ayer of frost covering his handsome face, ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°I said I want to stay at a hotel tonight!¡± ¡°No way!¡± the man retorted sharply, almost instantly following herst word, his voice stern. She couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°Didn¡¯t you stay outst night too? Why is it okay for you but not for me?¡± Mo Chen gripped her chilly little hand with substantial force and said, ¡°I was wrong, okay?¡± ¡°You want me to forgive you?¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s move up the wedding date!¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man fell silent again. Leaving aside the recent problems with overseas business, he had not even resolved his own mental issues yet. How could he get married? And after getting married, not being able to touch her, how would he exin that to her? Chapter 337 - 337 337 Little Ghost I Want to Explain ?Chapter 337: Chapter 337: Little Ghost, I Want to Exin Something to You Chapter 337: Chapter 337: Little Ghost, I Want to Exin Something to You Mo Chen¡¯s prolonged silence made her furious! She unbuckled her own seatbelt,pletely enraged. ¡°Mo Chen, let¡¯s just speak our hearts out today,¡± she said. ¡°¡­¡± In Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s beautiful eyes, mist was gathering, her voice slightly crying, ¡°Do you not love me anymore? Do you not want to get married? You haven¡¯t touched me for so long, are you tired of my body? Even the most beautiful women be boring to you after a while, losing their novelty, right?¡± So, was it because Mo Chen got drunkst night that he sought that thrill and wanted to sleep with her? Shepletely vented all the dissatisfaction in her heart. If she didn¡¯t speak up, she felt she would suffocate to death, internal injuries from holding it all in! Mo Chen¡¯s eyes darkened, ¡°Shut your mouth!¡± ¡°Then answer me!¡± The man¡¯s face turned extremely ugly, he gritted his teeth and said, ¡°No! Stop imagining things!¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s tears spilled over, slowly sliding down her cheeks, ¡°Look at you! You¡¯re still the same as two years ago, that time you disappeared for a month without any exnation, and now you still don¡¯t have any exnations!¡± At that moment, fittingly, rain started to fall outside, pitter-pattering against the car windows. Angry, she unbuckled her seatbelt, opened the car door, and got out. The rain rapidly fell on her face, washing away her tears. She hadn¡¯t gone far when the man behind her forcibly pulled her into his embrace. Qiao Ruoxin struggled fiercely, twisting her body, ¡°Let go of me! Mo Chen! Let go of me! I don¡¯t want to see you tonight!¡± ¡°Stop making a fuss, it¡¯s raining. You¡¯ll catch a cold,¡± he said. Mo Chen picked her up around the waist and put her back into the car again, then closed the car door. Then, he drove off. All the way, Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t say a word, just staring dead at the raindrops on the car window, ¡­ Jiang Mansion Number One. The moment the car stopped, Qiao Ruoxin got out with an ice-cold face and headed toward the vi. The man¡¯s tall figure followed closely behind her. Qiao Ruoxin marched to the bedroom, mmed the door violently, and locked it. Mo Chen was left outside the door, his handsome face showing a hint of helplessness, his long fingers knocked on the door, ¡°Little Ghost, open up.¡± From inside, the faint sound of water could be heard from the bathroom. Half an hourter. Qiao Ruoxin came out of the bathroom, wearing a white bathrobe, and then she saw Mo Chen sitting on the armchair. Her tone full of sarcasm, ¡°It seems locking the door was useless against you.¡± ¡°There¡¯s a master key,¡± he replied. She scoffed contemptuously, sat on the bed, and started to dry her hair. Mo Chen got up, went into the bathroom to get a hairdryer, and walked over to her, then began to dry her hair for her. Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t move. She just sat on the bed, letting him dry her hair. The man¡¯s long fingers moved through her soft hair, massaging her scalp, his deep voice gentle and tender, ¡°Little Ghost, are you tired?¡± Qiao Ruoxin turned her head away, ¡°My hair¡¯s dry, you can leave.¡± The man¡¯s handsome brows lifted, ¡°Leave? Where do you want me to go?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care. You can either sleep in the study or sleep at thepany,¡± she got up and walked to the walk-in closet. Mo Chen frowned unhappily, ¡°I¡¯m sleeping in the bedroom.¡± Qiao Ruoxin snorted coldly, toozy to bother with him. Then she went to the walk-in closet, changed into a sleep robe,y down on the bed, covered herself with a quilt, and looked indifferent. ¡°Mo Chen, get out. In any case, don¡¯t even think about sleeping here tonight.¡± The man gazed at her delicate little face, still bearing traces of her tears, and the anger at the bottom of his heart dissipated along with them. ¡°You really won¡¯t let me sleep in the bedroom?¡± Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t speak but gave him a disdainful cold sneer for him to feel on his own. Mo Chen stood up, sighed deeply, and touched her head, ¡°Go to sleep early, and remember, I only love you, don¡¯t overthink.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She was restraining her anger, watching the man¡¯s tall and handsome figure leave the bedroom and closely shut the door behind him. ¡°Men are all dogs! If I tell you to go, you go! Why don¡¯t you go die when I tell you to?¡± Qiao Ruoxin picked up a pillow next to her and threw it forcefully onto the carpet. She was almost amused by her own anger. Such a dog of a man! Sooner orter, she would be infuriated to the point of spitting blood by Mo Chen. She turned off all the lights in the bedroom, theny on the bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. The more she thought about it, the angrier she got! ¡­ Downstairs, in the living room. Mo Chen took off his trench coat and ced it aside; he sat on the sofa with his tie loosely hung and the top two buttons of his shirt undone. The man¡¯s thin lips were biting on a cigarette, the smoke blurring his handsome face. At this moment, his aura was gloomy, exuding a sense of eeriness. There were already five or six cigarette butts in the ashtray on the coffee table. He had been smoking continuously, one after another without stopping, which proved his current mood ¡ª frustrated and agitated. The cigarette in his lips burned out again, and he stubbed it out in the ashtray. Then he leaned back on the sofa, looked up at the ceiling, closed his eyes, and envisioned the image of Little Ghost crying with tears streaming down her face, pitiful and aggrieved. Perhaps, it was time to exin, otherwise, that Little Ghost would never stop overthinking. That night, he sat on the sofa smoking, he didn¡¯t sleep, and couldn¡¯t fall asleep. Unable to resist the urge to go upstairs and knock on the door, he turned on the TV to watch the variety show featuring Qiao Ruoxin to distract himself. ¡­ The next day, early morning. The first person Qiao Ruoxin saw when she opened her eyes was Mo Chen. It startled her, and she instantly became somewhat more alert, her eyes widening. She saw the man sitting on the single sofa next to her as if he had been staring at her for a long time. She slowly began to speak, ¡°Have you be so perverted that you¡¯ve been sitting there watching me sleep? How long have you been there?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s expression didn¡¯t change as he lifted his wrist to nce at his watch and said in a deep voice, ¡°Less than an hour.¡± Qiao Ruoxin slowly sat up, leaned against the pillow she ced behind herself, then looked coldly again at that dog of a man. ¡°So what act of deep affection are you trying to y now, Mr. Mo?¡± She noted Mo Chen had changed clothes, presumably had a shower as well, wearing a white shirt and ck trousers, sleeves rolled up, revealing his sexy forearms. The man slowly stood up and walked to the foot of the bed, ¡°Little Ghost, I want to exin something to you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin raised her eyes to look at his handsome face, ¡°You thought through the whole night and finally decided to exin?¡± The man sat on the bed and replied, ¡°Hmm, I don¡¯t want any more misunderstandings, leading you to wild spections.¡± ¡°Go ahead, I¡¯m listening.¡± She indeed wanted to hear how this dog of a man would justify himself! A trace of embarrassment crossed Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face as he lowered his gaze, unwilling to meet Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes. ¡°I¡­ haven¡¯t been feeling welltely, so it¡¯s not that I¡¯m intentionally neglecting you in bed, it¡¯s that I¡­ can¡¯t do it.¡± For a man, this was an immense humiliation; he had let go of his pride and arrogance. Qiao Ruoxin was taken aback, then scoffed wantonly, ¡°Mo Chen! Do you think I¡¯m an idiot! You¡¯re actually making up such lies!¡± Chapter 338 - 338 338 You came to look for me the night ?Chapter 338: Chapter 338: You came to look for me the night beforest, right? Chapter 338: Chapter 338: You came to look for me the night beforest, right? Her sarcasm made the man¡¯s face turn extremely cold. Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was taut with tension as he red at her, shouting angrily, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin!¡± He had set aside his dignity and pride,id bare his own scars, and yet this Little Ghost didn¡¯t believe a single word? Qiao Ruoxin got out of bed, put on her slippers, stood up, and said with an angry face, ¡°Who was the dog that pressed down on me all night the night beforest? To brush me off, you really cane up with any sort of nonsense!¡± Having finished speaking, she turned around and walked towards the bathroom. Mo Chen¡¯s pupils suddenly contracted, and he sat on the bed for a long time, falling into silence. So, the night beforest wasn¡¯t a spring dream? It was real? Had the Little Ghost really been there? At that moment, Qiao Ruoxin came out of the bathroom after freshening up and walked to the wardrobe. She quickly changed into a sleeveless dress. When the man saw her changed, he stood up and walked over to her, grabbing her, ¡°Where are you going?¡± ¡°What¡¯s it to you where I¡¯m going! You dislike me so much, you even say things like you¡¯re not up to it, why should I stick around? I¡¯m freeing up the space for you!¡± Qiao Ruoxin shook off the man¡¯s hand and headed for the bedroom door. Just as she reached the door, a long arm stretched out from behind her and closed it. ¡°Little Ghost, I have something to ask you.¡± Mo Chen straightened her shoulders, pinned her against the door, and looked down into her eyes, ¡°You came looking for me the night beforest, didn¡¯t you?¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked away coldly, snorting. The man grabbed her chin, forcing her to look at him directly, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you say it sooner?¡± ¡°If I had said it sooner, would I have heard such a marvelous lie from you?¡± Having said that, she attempted to turn around and open the door again. Mo Chen swept her up horizontally, giving her no chance to struggle, and pinned her directly onto the bed. ¡°Mo Chen! Let me go! Let go!¡± She struggled with all her might, wishing she could bite this damn dog of a man to death! The man, however, noticed the love bites on her chest, with a trace of a faint smile appearing on his lips, looking like his own handiwork. He grabbed Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s hands and ced them above her head, saying in a deep voice, ¡°Little Ghost! Listen to me!¡± Qiao Ruoxin, who had been twisting her body continuously, suddenly became still, panting heavily, ring at the dog of a man with eyes full of resentment. The man¡¯s other hand circled her slender waist, his voice low and husky, ¡°I haven¡¯t been in good shape recently, I¡¯ve been unresponsive, it¡¯s not deliberate neglect towards you. I thought what happened the night beforest was a dream¡­¡± He didn¡¯t finish his sentence when Qiao Ruoxin let out a coldugh. ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen fell silent for a second, ¡°You don¡¯t believe me?¡± ¡°If you¡¯re impotent, just let me go already! I¡¯m still young! I don¡¯t want to waste the rest of my life!¡± Her words, phrase by phrase, infuriated Mo Chen, each phrase dripping with contempt for a man¡¯s dignity. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Shut your mouth!¡± Mo Chen, pinching her waist, roared at her. Sheughed out loud, ¡°Why are you so fierce? Didn¡¯t you say it yourself that you can¡¯t do it? It wasn¡¯t me who mentioned it!¡± She started to struggle again, twisting her body, but the man¡¯s tall figure was pressing down on her, immobilizing her. Mo Chen¡¯s expression had turned hideously foul, and through gritted teeth he spat, ¡°I damn well want to kill you!¡± ¡°Get away from me! Don¡¯t touch me! You bastard! Filthy rogue! You¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin, struggling continuously, suddenly stiffened, her eyes widening as her gaze inadvertently moved from the man¡¯s handsome face to his abs¡­ This damn dog of a man was actually getting aroused in this situation! A trace of surprise appeared in Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes, and then, in an instant, he pressed his lips fiercely against the woman below him, silencing her. ¡°Mmm¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin used all her strength to push against his chest, ¡°Mo Chen! I thought you said you couldn¡¯t do it?¡± ¡°Maybe, probably, it¡¯s fine now¡­¡± the man¡¯s voice was huskier than ever. ¡°You¡¯re lying to ghosts! Howe when I actively seduced you before, you didn¡¯t react, but now, when I curse at you, hit you, bite you, you do? Are you a masochist?¡± After saying that, she bit down hard on the man¡¯s shoulder; this time, she bit with particr ferocity. The man¡¯s muffled groan entered her ears, but she didn¡¯t let go, venting the anger in her heart. Mo Chen just held her body tightly, not letting her go. ¡°Scumbag.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened, and she let go of the man¡¯s shoulder, shouting angrily, ¡°Who are you calling?!¡± Was this damn man saying she was the scumbag? Mo Chen kissed her cheek, ¡°I was talking about myself.¡± She turned her head away, not wanting his kiss. ¡°Little Ghost¡­¡± ¡°Get off! Get off of me! Go away, go away, go away!¡± After resting for a bit and regaining some strength, she began to struggle desperately again, but it was useless. Mo Chen forcefully kissed her lips, silencing her mouth. Qiao Ruoxin cried, ¡°What even are you now? Pitying me? Then why wouldn¡¯t you touch me for a whole month, only to feel it when I get angry? Do you think I cherish that! Get off me!¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry, won¡¯t you stop crying, please?¡± ¡°Go away!!!¡± Mo Chen knew that saying anything now was futile; all that was left to do was act, so he showered Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s neck with rapid, fervent kisses. No matter how much she struggled, it was futile; how could she possibly contend with a man who was 188 centimeters tall? It was like Mount Tai pressing down on her; she waspletely immobilized. Then, the entire morning was spent on the bed, and it felt like she was going to faint from exhaustion. The curtains in the bedroom were tightly closed; no matter how bright the sunshine was outside, it couldn¡¯t prate into the room. Qiao Ruoxin was crying throughout, feeling very wronged and ashamed. It wasn¡¯t until the man carried her into the bathroom for a shower that she stopped crying, feeling as if she was going to cry out all the tears she had for a lifetime. After Mo Chen carried her back to the bed, she sobbed softly. ¡°Tired? Want to sleep some more?¡± ¡°Go away¡­¡± Her voice hoarse, weak and powerless, she feltpletely drained of energy. The damn man seemed to be venting a month¡¯s worth of emptiness; on the bed, it was like he derived a sense of aplishment from tormenting her. She felt powerless all over, yet Mo Chen appeared refreshed and invigorated. ¡°Want some water?¡± Mo Chen was unfazed by her indifference. Qiao Ruoxin suddenly frowned, her face turning a bit pale: ¡°Mo Chen¡­ it hurts.¡± Hisplexion changed instantly: ¡°Where does it hurt?¡± She red at Mo Chen with a mournful look: ¡°Where do you think? You¡¯ve tortured me all morning!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen, silent, went straight to the wardrobe to grab a coat, wrapped it around her, and picked her up horizontally. ¡°It really hurts so much¡­ Are you really trying to kill me¡­¡± she felt as though she was dying from pain. ¡°Hang in there, I¡¯ll take you to the hospital.¡± ¡°It¡¯s all your fault! You jerk! Scumbag! Psychopath!¡± she cursed sentence by sentence, but her voicecked any force; it was like the meow of a little kitten. The man¡¯s jaw was clenched tight, lips pressed firmly together, silent. It truly was his mistake. Looking at Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s pale face, his heart ached with her. Qiao Ruoxin leaned in his arms, still murmuring furiously, ¡°Scumbag¡­ you scumbag¡­ you bully me, you treat me badly¡­ I don¡¯t want you anymore¡­¡± Chapter 339 - 339 339 Ill carry you out no saying no ?Chapter 339: Chapter 339: I¡¯ll carry you out, no saying no Chapter 339: Chapter 339: I¡¯ll carry you out, no saying no Hospital, high-end ward. Qiao Ruoxin felt as though she had merely slept for a while, then she opened her eyes to find herself in the hospital ward. At that moment, the door to the ward was pushed open. She instinctively turned her head to look, and it was Xiaowu who came in. ¡°Miss Qiao, you¡¯re awake. Mo Chen is talking with the doctor.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± She had just woken up and still hadn¡¯t much strength. Xiaowu looked at her, opened his mouth a few times as though he wanted to say something but stopped himself, and finally turned around to leave. Qiao Ruoxin called out to Xiaowu, ¡°If you have something to say, just say it. I¡¯m listening.¡± Xiaowu slowly turned around, and said in a deep voice, ¡°Miss Qiao, some things I shouldn¡¯t be the one to talk about, but Mo Chen might not be able to exin clearly, so I want to exin on his behalf.¡± She slowly sat up, looking at Xiaowu with some confusion, ¡°What are you exining for him?¡± ¡°You and Mo Chen suddenly had such a fierce argument, and I think it might be rted to this matter.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She stayed silent, waiting for Xiaowu to continue. Xiaowu organized his thoughts and said, ¡°Mo Chen went abroad some time ago and underwent a session of hypnotherapy, which didn¡¯t go well. Since then, there seems to have been a problem with that aspect of his life. He¡¯s had physical check-ups, and all the indicators are normal; it might still be a psychological problem. That¡¯s why these days Mo Chen has been drinking medicinal soups to manage his mental stress¡­¡± Before Xiaowu could finish, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face showed a sudden realization. ¡°No wonder¡­¡± She seemed to understand something, then looked at Xiaowu, ¡°Did Mo Chen send you to say this?¡± Xiaowu: ¡°No, I just saw the urgency, and Mo Chen is reticent, not good at talking, and might not be able to exin clearly. Plus, men generally really can¡¯t speak out about such things, so I hope Miss Qiao can understand.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mind swiftly recalled Mo Chen¡¯s behavior during this period. Every time they were intimate, he would halt any further actions and then just hold her to sleep. Then she thought about how Mo Chen, who used to suffer from severe germophobia, had recently started drinking medicinal soups, and the taste was horrendously awful. Xiaowu then said, ¡°Because of this, Mo Chen is fearful of getting married, and even had me invite Dr. Daisy from abroad. He wants to undergo hypnotherapy once more, but his resistance to hypnosis is very strong¡­¡± Xiaowu had just returned to the country when he heard they¡¯d had such a serious fight that they ended up in the hospital, so he rushed over immediately. She didn¡¯t speak, just listened quietly. In the meantime, the ward door was pushed open again, and it was Mo Chen. ¡°Mo Chen, I¡¯ll be leaving first. Call me if there¡¯s anything.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± The man responded indifferently. Xiaowu closed the ward door and left. Mo Chen nced at the ¡°Little Ghost¡± on the hospital bed, whose pale little face finally had a trace of color. He poured a cup of warm water and handed it to her, ¡°Drink slowly.¡± Qiao Ruoxin took the ss of water and sipped a few times, then ced it aside. Mo Chen sat on a chair, watching her, and said in a deep voice, ¡°Does it still hurt?¡± ¡°It hurts.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The atmosphere in the room became tense once again. Mo Chen was already a man of few words, not adept at conversion. The time when he talked the most was when he lost his temper. Whenever their atmosphere was harmonious, it relied entirely on her to enliven the mood. Now that her attitude was cold, the atmosphere was beyond saving, as if frozen solid. Qiao Ruoxin looked at his silent, handsome face. She also recalled Xiaowu¡¯s words just now. Why the hell hadn¡¯t this jerk told her earlier? This annoying habit of not exining things needed to change! She had to take care of this jerk¡¯s bad habits! Mo Chen watched her for a long time, then slowly began, ¡°Are you hungry?¡± ¡°Not hungry. What time is it now?¡± ¡°Five in the afternoon.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was startled, ¡°I¡¯ve slept that long?¡± ¡°You must have been very tired.¡± ¡°I want to go home,¡± she said, then threw off the nket covering her. Mo Chen stood up and pressed on her slender shoulders, ¡°The doctor said you need to be observed in the hospital overnight.¡± She chuckled lightly, ¡°Mo-ge, to be able to torment a woman into the hospital is really domineering. You¡¯re not far from domestic violence.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man furrowed his brows slightly, remaining silent. Qiao Ruoxin observed the man¡¯s expression, his dark eyes harboring intense displeasure. She then said, ¡°I want some quiet time¡­¡± Then, she saw the man¡¯s suddenly icy face, and the anger in his eyes, and she quickly changed her words, ¡°Unless you take me out of the hospital right now, I¡¯ll take back what I just said.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s expression also eased slightly, and he acknowledged with a sound, ¡°Hm.¡± Qiao Ruoxin let out a sigh of relief, thankful for her quick thinking. The man picked up a coat from beside him and draped it over her, saying in a deep voice, ¡°I will carry you out, and you¡¯re not allowed to say no.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She had no choice but to wrap her arms around Mo Chen¡¯s neck, letting him carry her out of the upscale ward. In the hospital corridor, it was so quiet that only the man¡¯s deep footsteps could be heard. Qiao Ruoxin stared at the man¡¯s perfect side profile and said in a mournful tone, ¡°Mo Chen, your evil deeds this morning alone are enough to leave me with psychological trauma.¡± The man nced at her, his tone cold, ¡°Calling me by my name now? Not calling me brother anymore?¡± A sneer escaped her lips, ¡°Brother? Don¡¯t you just enjoy it when I curse at you? The more I scold you, the more excited you get, right?¡± ¡°¡­¡± He still liked hearing this Little Ghost call him ¡®Brother Mo Chen,¡¯ soft and sweet, it was tantalizing. After a while, Mo Chen said in a heavy voice, ¡°I didn¡¯t do it on purpose this morning, it¡¯s just that the way you cursed made me feel very dominant, so¡­¡± Ha! She was almostughed by anger, so he tortured her all morning? Even when her throat was hoarse from crying, he didn¡¯t care? ¡°So you¡¯re saying you have a masochistic temperament? I willingly throw myself at you, and you have no reaction, but as soon as I scold you, hit you, bite you, you get hard?¡± ¡°¡­¡± A veil of frost covered the man¡¯s handsome face, ¡°Little Ghost, you¡¯re a woman. Speak more modestly.¡± Qiao Ruoxin haughtily snorted, ¡°I learned it from you!¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you learn the good things?¡± ¡°What good traits do you have for me to learn?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen chose to keep quiet, this Little Ghost was fuming, talking as if she had gunpowder in her mouth. ¡­ Inside the car. Qiao Ruoxin sat in the passenger seat, watching the busy traffic outside the car window. Suddenly, the man¡¯s phone began to vibrate. Mo Chen tapped the screen inside the car and answered the call. It was Bai Junyan on the other end. ¡°Mo-ge,e to Mansion No. 7 quickly, there¡¯s a surprise!¡± Mo Chen nced at her next to him and replied coldly, ¡°I¡¯m busy.¡± Then he hung up the phone directly. ¡°Why not go? Let¡¯s go.¡± The man frowned, ¡°You want to go?¡± ¡°Mhm, to rx a bit. It¡¯s more fun being with them.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s expression darkened, ¡°Not having fun with me?¡± ¡°At least not right now.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s grip on the steering wheel tightened, and at that moment his phone vibrated again. He picked up the phone and put it to his ear, his tone vicious, ¡°On the way!¡± Then, the atmosphere in the car froze once more. Qiao Ruoxin looked out the car window, stifling a smile. Mo Chen must be fuming by now, and she intended to use this opportunity to tackle his emotional issues. Chapter 340 - 340 340 Like Waiting on His Ancestor ?Chapter 340: Chapter 340: Like Waiting on His Ancestor Chapter 340: Chapter 340: Like Waiting on His Ancestor No.7 Mansion. Mo Chen led Qiao Ruoxin by the hand into the private room. The moment she entered, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened in shock, almost blinding her dog eyes! What had she seen! An adult movie was ying on the big screen!!! Fuck! Is this what these dog men hide here and do regrly? ¡°Mo Chen, why did you just get here!¡± Ji Haochuan was the first to speak, but his voice faded as he saw Qiao Ruoxin standing by the side¡­ Mo Chen furrowed his brows instantly and covered her eyes with hisrge palm. At that moment, the whole world fell silent, nothing could be heard, only the panting of a woman from the movie. Bai Junyan scrambled to turn off the movie that was ying. ¡°Little Sister Qiao¡­ why are you here, too?¡± Bai Junyanugh awkwardly and quickly picked up a ss of alcohol to drink while sitting on the side. Sitting in the corner, Gu Mocheng was very calm, as if watching an interesting show. Qiao Ruoxin snatched Mo Chen¡¯s hand away, feignedposure, and looked at the man beside her, ¡°Is this the kind of movie you guys usually watch here?¡± Mo Chen: ¡°No, it¡¯s also my first time encountering this situation.¡± With that, he red at those guys, ¡°Have you guys be perverts?¡± ¡°Who¡¯s more perverted than you?¡± Bai Junyan muttered under his breath. Just then, a ping from Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s phone ¡ª it was WeChat. She picked it up to see, it was a group chat: [Best Man Team] ¡°I¡¯m going to use the restroom.¡± Qiao Ruoxin held her phone and turned towards the restroom. After she entered the restroom, Mo Chen picked up a pillow and furiously threw it at Bai Junyan, cursing openly, ¡°You fucking called me over just to watch this kind of movie?¡± Bai Junyan: ¡°It¡¯s a little fun between men¡­ it was Ji Haochuan¡¯s idea!¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°I just chose a film that featured your type of favorite actress, I¡­¡± Mo Chen picked up another pillow and smashed it towards Ji Haochuan¡¯s head, yelling, ¡°Go to hell!¡± ¡­ Inside the restroom. Qiao Ruoxin opened the group chat. Bai Junyan: [@Qiao Ruoxin why did youe? I¡¯m just helping you chase Mo Chen.] Ji Haochuan: [Exactly, didn¡¯t you say he hasn¡¯t touched you for a long time? We¡¯re helping him find the feeling, looking for a thrill.] Lu Siheng: [Hahahahaha¡­] Gu Mocheng: [@Qiao Ruoxin you should go back, I¡¯ve seen this movie, every second is not suitable for children.] Qiao Ruoxin leaned on the washstand, forcefully pressing down her anger, her fingers rapidly tapping on the phone¡¯s keyboard. If she had to rely on these dudes to chase back Mo Chen, she couldn¡¯t even imagine the consequences. Qiao Ruoxin: [Which genius came up with this brilliant idea?] Ji Haochuan: [Of course it was me, who else but me, it¡¯s man¡¯s nature!] Qiao Ruoxin: [Ji Haochuan, you¡¯ve lost your billion! Yourpetition qualification is canceled!] Ji Haochuan: [??????] Bai Junyan: [Hahahahahaha dying ofughter here!] Lu Siheng: [Hahahaha¡­] Gu Mocheng: [This is where apuse should be.] Qiao Ruoxin immediately exited WeChat. All those bad friends! Not a reliable one! She opened the restroom door, went back to the private room, all was harmonious, except those four guys were all staring at their phone screens. Mo Chen was sitting on a single-person sofa, looked at her, and said seriously, ¡°Little Ghost,e over here and sit.¡± She deliberately ignored the man¡¯s words and sat down on the sofa next to her. The man let out a somewhat helpless sigh before getting up and taking a seat beside her, cing the already ordered orange juice in front of her. ¡°Want a drink?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no straw.¡± Mo Chen inserted a straw for her and held it up to her lips as if he was serving his little empress. Qiao Ruoxin bowed her head and took a couple of sips through the straw, saying, ¡°It¡¯s a bit cold, I don¡¯t want it anymore.¡± Mo Chen took a sip from the edge of the cup and frowned, ¡°Hmm, it is a bit chilly.¡± The four lightbulbs sitting nearby watched the scene unfold with varying degrees of astonishment. Is this the same hot-tempered Mo Grandee? The son of Asia¡¯s wealthiest? In front of Sister Qiao, he¡¯s always a gentle beast, utterly devoured by this Little Ghost. This whole scene looked less like Qiao Ruoxin trying to win Mo Chen back and more like Mo Chen was the one pursuing her. Mo Chen reced it with a cup of warm water in front of her, paused for a few seconds, and then added, ¡°I haven¡¯t watched that kind of movie here with them.¡± This swift effort to distance himself earned a look of disdain from the four lightbulbs. Qiao Ruoxin cracked a small smile, ¡°Actually, it doesn¡¯t matter. I¡¯ll head back first. You stay and watch with them. Men should have their own space; I understand.¡± Having said that, she slowly got to her feet. The man grabbed her delicate wrist in one swift motion and then stood up, ¡°I¡¯ll go back too.¡± ¡°How about this, you hang out with them for a bit, and I¡¯ll go grab somete-night food, I¡¯m suddenly feeling a bit peckish.¡± Mo Chen nced back at the few bad influences behind him and said in a deep voice, ¡°I don¡¯t have anything fun to do with them. Let¡¯s go.¡± After saying this, he pulled Qiao Ruoxin out of the private room. Bai Junyan: ¡°Tsk tsk, look at him, abandoning his brothers?¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°Sister Qiao can apany someone to sleep, what can you do? You going to apany someone to sleep too?¡± Lu Siheng: ¡°Why do I feel like the situation between them has reversed now, and Qiao Ruoxin is clearly having the upper hand?¡± Gu Mocheng: ¡°In this world, except for Qiao Ruoxin, no one can handle Mo Chen; these two are a perfect match.¡± Bai Junyan: ¡°That¡¯s true. Apart from Qiao Ruoxin, I¡¯ve never seen any other woman who can dominate Mo Grandee.¡± Gu Mocheng leaned back on the sofa, opened WeChat on his phone, clicked on Mo Zhizi¡¯s avatar, and sent a message. Next to him, Ji Haochuan peeked over and snickered, ¡°Tsk tsk, still chatting? Is online romance that interesting?¡± Gu Mocheng burst intoughter, a hint of rogue charm lingering on his handsome face, ¡°You don¡¯t know shit. This is called sexy property management, flirting online, seizing the prize effortlessly.¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°Don¡¯t say I didn¡¯t warn you, but recently, a young and handsome male star has been pursuing Mo Zhizi.¡± Gu Mocheng¡¯s tone was full of disdain, ¡°Is he even half as handsome as me?¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°My sister and Mo Zhizi are besties, and it seems that Mo Zhizi fancies that male star too.¡± The disdainful cold smile at the corner of Gu Mocheng¡¯s mouth instantly froze: ¡°Why didn¡¯t you say so earlier?¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°Master Gu, are you still ying the pure-hearted young man? With your speed, you wouldn¡¯t even catch up to eating hot shit.¡± Gu Mocheng: ¡°Who the fuck are you calling shit?¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°Yo yo yo, you haven¡¯t even won her over, and you¡¯re already getting defensive?¡± Gu Mocheng: ¡°Fuck off!¡± ¡­ In the car. Qiao Ruoxin sat in the passenger seat and buckled her seatbelt on her own. ¡°What do you feel like eating?¡± ¡°Barbecue.¡± The man frowned slightly, ¡°The doctor said you could only eat nd food for the next few days.¡± The atmosphere inside the car suddenly became very suggestive. Qiao Ruoxin red at him with her beautiful eyes, ¡°It¡¯s all your fault!¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s all my fault,¡± his tone seemed somewhat helpless. Is that an earnest attitude? Qiao Ruoxin looked at him, ¡°Do you realize your mistake?¡± ¡°Yeah, sorry, I lost control this morning.¡± Chapter 341 - 341 341 Well in that case you sleep on the ?Chapter 341: Chapter 341: Well, in that case, you sleep on the floor. Chapter 341: Chapter 341: Well, in that case, you sleep on the floor. She sneered, ¡°You weren¡¯t out of control, you really wanted to kill me!¡± Mo Chen grasped her icy hand and said in a deep voice, ¡°It won¡¯t happen again in the future.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t think a few nice words will make everything ok, do you? Do you know how much trauma you left in my heart this morning? I¡¯m now afraid to share a bed with you!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Ayer of frost seemed to settle on the man¡¯s handsome face, ¡°Then when will you calm down?¡± ¡°Depends on my mood.¡± ¡°Fine, let¡¯s go get something to eat now.¡± Mo Chen took her to a porridge shop, where she leisurely finished a bowl of preserved egg and lean pork congee, and then they drove back. ¡­ Back at Jiangfu No. 1. Qiao Ruoxin returned to the bedroom and took a quick shower. The moment she took off her clothes, she saw herself in the mirror, her once pristine skin now a sight too pitiful to endure. All over were the kiss marks left by that damned man. After bathing, she walked out of the bathroom wearing a white dressing gown. She happened to see the man sitting at the end of the bed with a tube of ointment in his hand. Hearing the bathroom door open, Mo Chen looked up at her and stood up, his tall frame imposing, ¡°Sit down, I¡¯ll apply the ointment for you, the doctor said it should be done twice a day, morning and evening.¡± ¡°No need, I won¡¯t die¡ªit¡¯ll heal on its own.¡± Mo Chen, however, pressed her down on the bed, preparing to remove her dressing gown. Qiao Ruoxin grabbed his arm, ¡°I¡¯ll do it myself.¡± The man looked at her indifferently, ¡°Can you reach the ones below?¡± ¡°¡­¡± So, the man undressed her, and bit by bit, carefully applied the ointment. As Mo Chen saw the marks that blemished her snow-white skin, his brows furrowed deeply. Even he couldn¡¯t help wanting to curse¡ªbeast. When it came to the private areas, Qiao Ruoxin was reluctant to let him apply the ointment. ¡°I¡¯ll do it.¡± But Mo Chen refused her, ¡°You can¡¯t see, let me do it, I was the one who caused this anyway.¡± ¡°¡­¡± It was truly a moment where the conversation couldn¡¯t go on. Qiao Ruoxin simplyy on the bed, closed her eyes, and yed dead, letting that damned man apply the medicine. After what seemed like an eternity, Mo Chen dressed her in the robe and said with a heavy voice, ¡°Done.¡± Qiao Ruoxin also sat up, her cheeks flushed, and coughed twice, ¡°Then you should go out, I want to sleep.¡± The man¡¯s noble brows arched slightly, but he remained still. She covered herself with the nket and saw that the man¡¯s tall figure remained motionless. ¡°Get out!¡± A cloud of darkness settled on Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face, ¡°I want to sleep as well.¡± ¡°I¡¯m still angry, and I don¡¯t want to share a bed with you. Just thinking about your cruelty this morning infuriates me!¡± Her intention was crystal clear; she did not want to share a bed with Mo Chen, her psychological shadows had erupted. Every time the morning¡¯s atrocities were mentioned, Mo Chen would fall silent, his handsome face tense. The man stared at her for a few seconds, ¡°Where do you want me to sleep?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t there plenty of rooms in the vi? You can sleep in any one of them.¡± She leaned on the bed, looking up at the imposing Mo Chen. ¡°No! The hell with that, I¡¯m sleeping here!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s temper was on the verge of snapping! ¡°I¡¯m still angry and haven¡¯t nned on forgiving you.¡± ¡°I can sleep beside you, not holding you, not touching you, okay?¡± Qiao Ruoxin put on an innocent face, ¡°But now whenever I see you, I remember your atrocities from the day. You hear how hoarse my voice still is.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen watched her eloquent demeanor, which didn¡¯t seem like she was carrying any psychological shadows at all. This ¡°Little Ghost¡± was definitely doing it on purpose, intentionally using him to vent her anger. He sat on the bed, hisrge hand grasping Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s slender ankle, and said in a deep voice, ¡°My sleeping area must be within this bedroom, you figure it out.¡± Men are just dogs! They can¡¯t stay nice for more than a few seconds. Qiao Ruoxin gave a small smile, ¡°Well then, you can sleep on the floor.¡± The man¡¯s mouth twitched involuntarily, this Little Ghost was quite ruthless. ¡­ Late at night. Qiao Ruoxiny in bed, looking at Mo Chen sleeping on the carpet, and her lips couldn¡¯t help but curl up. The many on the ground, restless and unable to sleep. Through the darkness, he stared at the bulge on the bed. ¡°Little Ghost.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°The floor is too hard; can I sleep on the bed?¡± Qiao Ruoxin spoke slowly, ¡°The carpet isid out, and it¡¯s the softest kind.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The long night stretched on, with one person on the bed and another on the floor, neither able to sleep. The bedroom was quiet, their breathing intermingling. Qiao Ruoxin had turned over in bed again, still unable to fall asleep. Strange, how could she not sleep in such a big bed alone? It¡¯s soft andfortable, why can¡¯t she sleep? In the darkness, Mo Chen¡¯s deep andzy voice sounded, ¡°Can¡¯t sleep?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ maybe I slept too much during the day.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s mouth curved up, ¡°Want to hear a story?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s curiosity was piqued, she turned over, lying on her side on the bed, and looked down at the man below, ¡°Then go ahead.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll tell you about when I was studying abroad.¡± Her face serious, ¡°Hmm.¡± ¡°In my sophomore year, I moved out to live on my own. The vi was a gift from my grandfather, but during that time, a series of brutal murders urred.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened, ¡°Then what?¡± Mo Chen continued, ¡°On the fifth day after I moved into the vi, I suddenly heard someone ringing the doorbell in the middle of the night, for almost half an hour. Annoyed, I decided to get up and check.¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but sit up, hugging her pillow, listening intently to his story. ¡°When I passed through the living room, I nced at the time; it was two in the morning. Then I went to open the door, but there was no one outside, so I just went back to sleep.¡± ¡°That¡¯s it? That¡¯s the same as not telling anything.¡± The man spoke again, ¡°The next day, a body was found nearby. After the police investigated the scene, they confirmed it was the work of the serial killer. They checked the surveince footage and found the victim had been ringing doorbells for help just before dying, but no one came out.¡± The man¡¯s voice fell silent. Qiao Ruoxin felt goosebumps all over her body, it was too terrifying. The more she thought about it, the more spine-chilling it became. That¡¯s it, now she felt even more unable to sleep. Her mind was filled with that image, chillingly eerie. Mo Chen, across the darkness, could feel her fear, and said gravely, ¡°Scared?¡± ¡°Yeah, a little.¡± ¡°Should Ie up and sleep with you?¡± Qiao Ruoxin instantly snapped awake. This dog of a man was truly wicked, just waiting for this moment, wasn¡¯t he? So he deliberately told such a horrifying story? She huffed haughtily, ¡°No need! Don¡¯t even think about it!¡± After saying that, shey down and pulled up the covers. This man was really like a dog! He knew she was easily scared and yet he deliberately told such a spine-chilling story. After a while, Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Was the story you just told true?¡± ¡°What do you think?¡± She huffed, ¡°Sleeping time!¡± Chapter 342 - 342 342 How can you forgive my vile actions ?Chapter 342: Chapter 342: How can you forgive my vile actions from yesterday? Chapter 342: Chapter 342: How can you forgive my vile actions from yesterday? Qiao Ruoxin did manage to fall asleep in a daze. However, the man sprawled on the carpet, Mo Chen, suffered through a sleepless night. Three o¡¯clock in the morning. The man threw off the nket, got up, and turned on the bedside wallmp. The light was dim but enough to clearly see Little Ghost¡¯s sleeping position. Mo Chen¡¯s fingertips lightly touched her cheek and he cursed softly, ¡°Sleeping like a pig.¡± Right now, even if he were to carry this Little Ghost out to sell, she probably wouldn¡¯t wake up. He stared at Qiao Ruoxin for a long while, then turned off the wallmp and went back to his makeshift bed on the floor, forcefully willing himself to sleep. ¡­ The next morning. Qiao Ruoxin was woken by the ring of her cellphone. With azy voice, she called out from the bed, ¡°The phone¡­ hand me the phone, I don¡¯t want to move.¡± The man lying on the floor got up, took the phone, slid open the screen, and ced it by her ear. ¡°Hello¡­ who is this?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s voice was drowsy, clearly not having woken up yet. From the other end of the phone, Lu Xingyu¡¯s voice came through, ¡°Ruoxin, it¡¯s me, Lu Xingyu.¡± The bedroom was so quiet you could hear a pin drop, which meant the man could hear the contents of the phone call clearly. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes suddenly snapped open, and she sat up with the phone in her hand, ¡°Teacher Lu, is there something you need?¡± After all, he was her teacher who had always taken good care of her on ¡°Idol 101¡±. Mo Chen stood tall in front of the bed, watching her serious expression, and a trace of displeasure flickered across his brow. Lu Xingyu¡¯s voice came over the phone again, ¡°Can you do me a favor? The variety show I¡¯m a regr on is doing a couples¡¯ special for thest four episodes. We¡¯re inviting female celebrities. Are you avable?¡± Qiao Ruoxin instinctively looked up at Mo Chen, and as expected, his face darkened a few shades, those fierce eyes seemingly warning her. Yet, she just had to contradict this jerk. ¡°Is it out of town? How many days will it take?¡± ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s in Inner Mongolia and Modu, about seven days in total.¡± ¡°Great, I can do it, I¡¯m free.¡± ¡°Good, the director of the program will contact youter.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± After hanging up the phone, Qiao Ruoxin ced it on the bedside table. ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to go!¡± the man said harshly. A smile tugged at her lips, ¡°I¡¯ve already agreed, it¡¯s just a variety show.¡± Mo Chen sat on the bed, eyes fixed on her delicate face, ¡°What¡¯s this couples¡¯ special about?¡± ¡°It means pairing up with a male celebrity to form a couple andpleting tasks for the variety show.¡± ¡°What kind of tasks will there be? Will there be physical contact?¡± Qiao Ruoxin pondered with a serious face, thought for a moment, then said, ¡°Since it¡¯s called a couples¡¯ special, there will definitely be physical contact.¡± The man¡¯s anger crept slowly to the top of his head, ¡°No way!¡± She crossed her arms, leaning back on the bed, ¡°You still dare to be so domineering? I¡¯m still mad, and I haven¡¯t nned on forgiving you! Have you forgotten your bad actions from yesterday?¡± ¡°¡­¡± This Little Ghost just wouldn¡¯t let go of yesterday¡¯s incident. After a few seconds of silence, the man spoke, ¡°Can we not talk about yesterday? I won¡¯t do it again in the future.¡± ¡°You want to forget what you did?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s jaw clenched tight, his dark eyes boring into her face, ¡°I lost control of my emotions yesterday, and it has been a long time since I¡­¡± He stopped mid-sentence, not wanting to exin any further. What was done was done, and any further exnation was just making excuses for his misconduct. He asked in a deep voice, ¡°Little Ghost, what do I have to do to make you forgive me for my misdeeds yesterday? You name it, as long as I can do it.¡± The attitude wasn¡¯t too bad. Qiao Ruoxin observed the man¡¯s expression and then said, ¡°From now on, stop meddling in my career and let me make my own decisions.¡± Instantly, Mr. Mo was furious. Mo Chen let out a scornfulugh, ¡°I stop interfering, and then you go on to take a bunch of roles with bed scenes and kissing scenes? In your dreams!¡± This bastard¡¯s fiery temper really couldn¡¯t stay gentle for more than three seconds. Qiao Ruoxin felt startled. She forced herself to be calm, ¡°Of course not, but I still have to ept some normal work.¡± ¡°Like this ¡®Couples Special¡¯ thing?¡± ¡°Yes, I think that¡¯s very normal, and it¡¯s a job I can take.¡± Mo Chen was suppressing the urge to kill her. With a strong grip, he seized her slender ankle and pulled her in front of him. ¡°Hey, hey, what are you doing! What do you want to do! Are you going to repeat yesterday¡¯s misdeeds? I¡¯m telling you! Do you know that what you did yesterday was basically like rape!¡± She really did feel intimidated because at that moment Mr. Mo¡¯s gaze was terrifying, looking as if he could devour someone. ¡°¡­¡± The rage in Mo Chen¡¯s eyes quickly extinguished, and his grip on her ankle loosened a bit. They looked into each other¡¯s eyes like that for about ten minutes. The man finally relented, ¡°Fine, I promise.¡± Qiao Ruoxin stared at him in surprise¡ªwhat was he saying? He promised? Just a moment ago, he looked like he wanted to kill her, and now he agreed so easily? ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Mo Chen returned to his usual indifference and expressionlessness, then stood up to fetch some ointment. ¡°Come here, let me apply the ointment.¡± With a cotton swab, he took some ointment and looked at her, ¡°Will you take off your clothes yourself, or shall I help you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin silently took off her robe andy back down on the bed to y dead, closing her eyes. She only felt the refreshing ointment being applied to her skin, quitefortable. Mo Chen was carefully applying the ointment, not overlooking any spot that bore marks¡ªall of which he had caused. After about five minutes, the man said in a deep voice, ¡°All done, put your clothes back on.¡± Qiao Ruoxin sat up, put on her robe, and muttered under her breath, ¡°I feel like a toy he¡¯s been messing with all this time.¡± Mo Chen discarded the cotton swabs and nced at her indifferently, ¡°Have you ever seen a toy that¡¯s so disobedient?¡± ¡°How am I disobedient? Which dog was it that forced me down all morning yesterday? I didn¡¯t even have the strength to fight back! And you sent me to the hospital!¡± ¡°¡­¡± The misdeeds of that morning had be Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s most powerful weapon; whenever she mentioned them, Mo Chen would fall silent. ¡°If you hadn¡¯t resisted so fiercely yesterday, you wouldn¡¯t have been so badly injured,¡± the man stated in a low voice, slowly stating the fact. Qiao Ruoxin red at him furiously, reaching the point ofughter, ¡°Are you ming me? So when you bully me, am I not even allowed to resist?¡± ¡°No, me me, it¡¯s my fault.¡± She huffed coldly and continued to lie back down to sleep; she hadn¡¯t had enough rest. Mo Chen looked at her side profile and said in a deep voice, ¡°What do you want for breakfast? I¡¯ll tell the kitchen.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to eat.¡± The man¡¯s expression darkened, ¡°You have to eat!¡± Still so domineering, even when asking for forgiveness, unreasonably overbearing as usual¡ªbastard¡¯s always a bastard. Chapter 343 - 343 343 Im Afraid Youll Have to Sleep on the ?Chapter 343: Chapter 343: I¡¯m Afraid You¡¯ll Have to Sleep on the Floor for the Next Few Days Chapter 343: Chapter 343: I¡¯m Afraid You¡¯ll Have to Sleep on the Floor for the Next Few Days Qiao Ruoxin was silent for a while before saying, ¡°I want to eat pan-fried buns.¡± ¡°Hmm, okay.¡± Mo Chen stood up and walked towards the bathroom, washed up, then went to the dressing room to change into a set of clothes, and left the bedroom to go downstairs. She continued to lie in bed to catch up on sleep. After an unknown amount of time, there came a knock from the nanny outside the bedroom. ¡°Miss Qiao, I¡¯ming in.¡± ¡°Come in.¡± Qiao Ruoxinzily sat up, leaning on the bed, and saw the nanny push the door open and walk in. ¡°Miss Qiao, Mr. Mo said he would make a trip to thepany, apany you to the hospital for a check-up in the afternoon, and the pan-fried buns are ready. Do you want toe down to eat, or should I bring them up?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll go down to eat.¡± She threw off the nkets, put on her slippers, and prepared to get up. Suddenly, the nanny eximed, ¡°Oh my!¡± She was startled again, confused, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± The nanny stared at the pillow and nket on the carpet and couldn¡¯t help but blurt out, ¡°Did Mr. Mo sleep on the floorst night? How could you let Mr. Mo sleep on the floor, this isn¡¯t right.¡± The nanny¡¯s tone made it sound as though she was abusing Mo Chen. But would this nanny call Mrs. Mo toin? Mrs. Mo already had a bad impression of her, and if she found out Mo Chen slept on the floor, she would probably explode, right? ¡°Mo Chen, he¡­ his back wasn¡¯t feeling too great yesterday, he wanted to sleep on the floor himself.¡± Nanny: ¡°Is that so, well then, Mr. Mo should also get a check-up this afternoon. Being so young and having back issues, sigh¡­¡± The nanny mumbled to herself as she turned and left the bedroom. ¡­ Afternoon. Qiao Ruoxin put on a ck spaghetti strap dress, draped a GUCCI shawl over her shoulders, her gentle curls hiding her small face, also wearing a pair of ck sunsses. Mo Chen¡¯s car had been waiting outside the vi for a long time. The man inside the car was getting somewhat impatient. Suddenly, the car door opened. Qiao Ruoxin gracefully stepped in with her right leg and sat inside the car. Mo Chen looked at her attire, sizing her up from top to bottom, and spoke in a deep voice, ¡°Just going to the hospital, is there a need to dress up like this?¡± ¡°There¡¯s a premiere for Director Chen¡¯s new movie tonight, and I¡¯ve been invited. After the hospital check-up, I need to head to the premiere.¡± Her enticing red lips were hidden by the sunsses, revealing just the lower half of her face, exuding a mysterious sexiness. The man stared at her profile, his Adam¡¯s apple bobbing up and down. This Little Ghost had returned from abroad and asionally exuded an extra hint of a mature woman¡¯s charm and sexiness. Mo Chen withdrew his gaze and spoke firmly, ¡°Come straight home after the premiere.¡± ¡°Got it!¡± An hourter. Hospital. After the check-up, the doctor advised her, ¡°There¡¯s nothing serious, but you need to eat light foods recently, avoid strenuous activities, apply the medical ointment I¡¯ve prescribed twice a day, morning and evening, and you should be fine in about a week.¡± ¡°Okay, thank you, doctor. I¡¯ll be leaving now.¡± Qiao Ruoxin turned to leave, but unexpectedly, the doctor looked at Mo Chen again and repeated his instructions, ¡°Mr. Mo, please remember not to let her engage in any strenuous activities for the next week.¡± The atmosphere instantly became very awkward. A trace of embarrassment crossed the handsome man¡¯s face as he frowned, ¡°Understood.¡± Then, he pulled Qiao Ruoxin out of the doctor¡¯s office. She walked behind the man, looking at his tall figure, and couldn¡¯t help but snicker to herself. Back in the car. Qiao Ruoxin looked towards the perfect profile of the man beside her and arrogantly tilted her chin up, ¡°Heard what the doctor said just now? Looks like you¡¯ll be sleeping on the floor these next few days.¡± ¡°The doctor said I can¡¯t sleep in the bed?¡± ¡°He didn¡¯t, but he did say I shouldn¡¯t engage in strenuous exercise. If you sleep in the bed and in the middle of the night your beastly instincts kick in, who¡¯s going to stop you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man¡¯s face darkened, his handsome features tensed, expressionless. Half an hourter. The car slowly pulled up outside the premiere venue. Qiao Ruoxin pushed the car door to get out. The man grabbed her slender wrist, saying, ¡°I¡¯ll have someonee to get youter, juste out after the movie is over.¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin, holding her invitation card, entered the premiere. Director Chen is a renowned first-tier domestic director; his past honors include a Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival among numerous others. Therefore, nearly half of the entertainment circle would be present to support his film premiere. Qiao Ruoxin was no exception, after all, she had a cameo in the movie. Guided by the usherette, she sat down in a seat on the left side of the first row. As soon as she sat down, she noticed the name posted on the seat next to her, Lu Xingxing. Lu Xingxing??? What does this movie have to do with her? And she¡¯s sitting in the first row? Really a princess with all the resources. After a while, Lu Xingxing indeed came over towards her, led by the usherette, and she was dressed to the nines. Lu Xingxing, seeing her, wasn¡¯t the slightest bit surprised and elegantly took her seat. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, aren¡¯t you dressed a bit too casually for a premiere?¡± There was disdain in Lu Xingxing¡¯s eyes. She couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, ¡°Who dresses like you for just watching a movie, looking like a Christmas tree?¡± ¡°Who are you calling a Christmas tree? Do you even have any taste? This is a masterpiece by a master!¡± Just then, the camera panned over to them. So, Qiao Ruoxin put on a sweet and lovely smile, her eyes clear as she waved at the camera. Lu Xingxing also immediately switched to fake smile mode. The subtle and not-so-subtle rivalry between female stars, all smiles on the surface but wishing they could trample each other to death behind the scenes. Finally, the camera moved away, and both Lu Xingxing and Qiao Ruoxin instantly returned to normal. ¡°You y it quite well, living up to your drama school background, smiling so artificially in front of the camera,¡± Lu Xingxing sneered. Qiao Ruoxin, looking at the movie trailer on the stage, said offhandedly, ¡°That¡¯s right, who¡¯s like you¡ªno difference between a smile and a cry.¡± Lu Xingxing red at her angrily, ¡°You!¡± Then, Lu Xingxing noticed the bracelet ¡®Mermaid¡¯s Tears¡¯ on her wrist. ¡°Where did you get that bracelet? Is that the legendary Mermaid¡¯s Tears?¡± Lu Xingxing had been searching for that bracelet for a long time and couldn¡¯t believe it was on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s wrist! Qiao Ruoxin nced down at her wrist and said with a smile, ¡°Miss Lu has quite the eye for treasures, your brother Mo Chen gave it to me.¡± ¡°Why is Mo Chen so blind!¡± She chuckled softly, staying silent. Lu Xingxing couldn¡¯t help but roll her eyes, ¡°You¡¯re not really pregnant, are you? Wearing high heels and heavy makeup¡ªis that how you look pregnant?¡± ¡°What¡¯s it to you?¡± ¡°You¡¯re deceiving Mo Chen, deceiving everyone in the Mo Family! How can you, a woman, be so scheming? What, you think by getting pregnant you can marry into the Mo Family? You think being pregnant means you can enter the Mo Family?¡± Qiao Ruoxin turned to look at Lu Xingxing beside her and said, ¡°Why do you talk so much? This is a film premiere, not a tea party.¡± Lu Xingxing snorted coldly. Then she looked down at the mini recording device in her hand, ready to find the right moment to slip it into Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s bag. She had to find proof of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fake pregnancy! Chapter 344 - 344 344 The Bug ?Chapter 344: Chapter 344: The Bug Chapter 344: Chapter 344: The Bug After the premiere ended, Qiao Ruoxin also took part in interviews with various media outlets on site, as she had made cameo appearances in a few scenes. The reporter asked, ¡°Ruoxin, Ruoxin, what was it like making a cameo in Director Chen¡¯s film for the first time?¡± Qiao Ruoxin: ¡°Director Chen is very professional, and I learned a lot. It was extremely beneficial, and I¡¯m grateful to the director for having me in a cameo.¡± The reporter asked, ¡°Director Chen, is there a chance you¡¯ll coborate with Ruoxin in your next project? Just now, after the premiere ended, Ruoxin¡¯s scenes in the film were stunning!¡± Director Chen: ¡°Yes, certainly, I quite like Ruoxin. She is very dedicated, and her acting is very solid. I remember shooting her crying scene; she could cry in a second, saving me a lot of time. She¡¯s a very good young actress.¡± Standing in a corner, Lu Xingxing, who was watching Qiao Ruoxin being interviewed, had eyes filled with jealousy. ¡°What¡¯s there to show off? It¡¯s just a few cameo scenes, pfft¡­¡± Lu Xingxing¡¯s gaze locked onto the handbag that Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s assistant was holding. At that moment, the assistant was holding Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s handbag. An idea struck Lu Xingxing, and she clenched the eavesdropping device in her palm and headed straight for the assistant. ¡°Ah¡­¡± Suddenly, Lu Xingxing let out a scream, bumped into the assistant, and took the opportunity to throw the listening device into the handbag. The assistant looked panicked and quickly bowed her head to apologize: ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m sorry, I didn¡¯t mean to.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay, just be careful next time.¡± Lu Xingxing gave a slight smile and then brushed past her. The assistant breathed a sigh of relief, having thought that Miss Lu would be difficult to deal with. It seems her temper isn¡¯t too bad. At that moment. Qiao Ruoxin returned from the interview and took her handbag from the assistant, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s go, there¡¯s the celebration dinner. We¡¯ll greet everyone and head back.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± The assistant followed closely behind. ¡­ At the celebration dinner. Qiao Ruoxin nned to stay for half an hour before leaving, as she still wanted to show respect to Director Chen. Her phone rang. Picking it up, she saw it was from Mo Chen. She answered the call: ¡°Yes, the premiere has ended. I¡¯m at the celebration dinner. I¡¯ll greet everyone and then leave, okay.¡± Then, she saw Lu Xingxing walking past her, not forgetting to roll her eyes at her. Lu Xingxing headed over to a corner and excitedly shouted to a woman, ¡°Sis! I put the listening device in her bag! She didn¡¯t notice a thing!¡± This woman was Lu Xingxing¡¯s sister, Lu Feifei. ¡°I¡¯ve told you before, you need to be clever. You directly ask someone if they are pregnant, do you think they will tell you the truth? Idiot,¡± said Lu Feifei, with an arrogant look and a cold demeanor. Lu Xingxingughed: ¡°You¡¯re smarter! Sis, you must help me chase after Mo Chen, I have to make him take responsibility for me!¡± Lu Feifei swirled her wine ss impatiently, ¡°I know, I know, go y, don¡¯t bother me.¡± Lu Xingxing pouted and turned to leave. ¡°Daring topete with my sister for a man, you¡¯ve got guts,¡± Lu Feifei thought as she scrutinized Qiao Ruoxin from head to toe through the crowd. ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t stay long before she left first. As soon as she came out, Mo Chen¡¯s car had already stopped in front of her. The driver helped her open the door, protecting her head as she got into the car, and then closed the door after her. Mo Chen wasn¡¯t in the car. Qiao Ruoxin looked at the driver: ¡°Where¡¯s Mo Chen?¡± ¡°Master Mo is at home, the olddy and the old master came over.¡± ¡°You mean¡­ Grandpa Mo and Grandma Mo?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Damn! Shit! What are they doinging over to the Mo Family Estate sote at night? Qiao Ruoxin inexplicably began to feel nervous, her heart thumping wildly. ¡°What are they here for?¡± The driver answered, ¡°I¡¯m not sure, Mr. Mo is at home with them.¡± Then, all the way there, her heart couldn¡¯t find peace. She always felt that Grandpa Mo and Grandma Mo must have some reason foring over. Otherwise, if they wanted to see Mo Chen, they could have simply asked him to return to the Mo Family Estate, why go through the trouble of visiting Jiang Mansion Number One? ¡­ The car stopped in the garage of Jiang Mansion Number One. When Qiao Ruoxin got out of the car, her heartbeat was still elerating. She held her chest,forting herself, ¡°It¡¯s okay, it¡¯s okay¡­ They probably just came to see Mo Chen.¡± In fact, she had already guessed a little in her heart, Grandpa Mo and Grandma Mo probably thought she was pregnant, right? With a nervous heart, Qiao Ruoxin entered the vi¡¯s door, walked into the living room, and immediately saw Grandpa Mo and Grandma Mo sitting on the sofa, and Mo Chen sitting on a single sofa nearby. Upon hearing footsteps, Grandma Mo stood up first, turning her head to look, ¡°Ah, my granddaughter-inw is back, let me take a look at my little great-grandson.¡± Grandma Mo¡¯s face lit up with joy as she walked towards her. A shiver ran through Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s heart. It was over¡­ They really thought she was pregnant, Heavens¡­ All because of that dog of a man, Mo Chen, telling lies! Grandma Mo, with beaming eyes and a smiling face, supported her towards the sofa, ¡°Be careful, be careful, oh dear, why are you still wearing high heels, go change them at once.¡± Grandpa Mo red at Mo Chen, ¡°What are you waiting for? Hurry up and get some slippers, she¡¯s a young girl, she doesn¡¯t understand, and you don¡¯t either?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man remained silent, slowly stood up, and went to fetch slippers from the entryway. ¡°Grandpa, Grandma, why have youe, it¡¯s been so long.¡± She showed an awkward smile, supported by Grandma Mo and seated on the sofa. At that moment, Mo Chen was holding a pair of white slippers. But Grandma Mo scolded, ¡°Go get some cotton slippers.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen¡¯s tall frame turned silently and headed back to the entryway. Grandma Mo, while smiling and stroking her hand, said, ¡°We came to see you, you¡¯re pregnant, it¡¯s such a big matter, of course, we wanted toe and see.¡± Grandpa Mo, holding his cane, chuckled, ¡°It¡¯s my fault for not teaching that rascal well, this child, you¡¯re nning to keep it, aren¡¯t you?¡± Worry filled Grandpa Mo¡¯s old face. Although he didn¡¯t advocate premarital pregnancy, but now that she was pregnant, it surely wasn¡¯t possible to abort a Mo Family heir, was it? ¡°I¡­¡± She really didn¡¯t know what to say. Facing the full-faced expectation of her grandparents, she didn¡¯t have the heart to tear apart this lie. At that moment, Mo Chen, holding the slippers, came before her, knelt on one knee, helped her take off the high heels, and put on the slippers. Then, the man sat up on the sofa and said in a deep voice, ¡°Grandpa, the child will be kept.¡± Hearing this sentence, Grandpa Mo and Grandma Mo¡¯s faces looked much better, much relieved. Grandpa Mo struck Mo Chen¡¯s long leg fiercely with his cane, pretending to be angry, ¡°You little rascal, how many times have I told you! No premarital pregnancy! No premarital pregnancy! You really are doing this to spite me!¡± ¡°Grandpa, weren¡¯t you also a premarital pregnancy?¡± the man said calmly and in a deep voice. ¡°I!¡± Grandpa Mo was speechless. Qiao Ruoxinughed a couple of times and quickly tried to ease the atmosphere, ¡°Grandpa, Grandpa, don¡¯t me him, it wasn¡¯t on purpose¡­ ¡± Grandpa Mo harrumphed, ¡°It wasn¡¯t on purpose, it was on intention! That¡¯s the man¡¯s responsibility!¡± Chapter 345 - 345 345 Why Are You Holding Me ?Chapter 345: Chapter 345: Why Are You Holding Me? Chapter 345: Chapter 345: Why Are You Holding Me? Mo Chen wrapped his arms around her shoulders, ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s have the wedding as soon as possible.¡± Grandpa Mo, ¡°Nonsense! Of course, it has to be soon; when that belly gets bigger, how are you going to hold a wedding?¡± Grandma Mo became overjoyed at the mention of nning a wedding. ¡°Are you nning to have it domestically or abroad? For the past two years, I¡¯ve been attending the weddings of other people¡¯s grandchildren, and I¡¯ve been so envious. Now it¡¯s finally my grandson¡¯s turn, what a relief!¡± Grandpa Mo, ¡°Have you gone senile? She¡¯s pregnant, so it definitely has to be in the country. With all the turbulence on a ne, can the child take it?¡± Grandma Mo wore a look of defiance, ¡°Yes, yes, yes! I¡¯m old, and you¡¯re not! Look at you, acting like you know so much!¡± Qiao Ruoxin, ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen, ¡°¡­¡± It wasn¡¯t until after ten o¡¯clock at night that Grandpa and Grandma Mo left. Qiao Ruoxin forced a smile the whole time, feeling as if her face was about to freeze in ce. She copsed into the sofa, pinched her jaw, and stared deathly at the man sitting there, as if watching a beast. Mo Chen was amused by her look and let out augh, ¡°Why are you looking at me like that?¡± ¡°How do you n on ending this affair?¡± She was curious to see how this scoundrel nned to spin this web of lies; after all, every lie would one day be pierced through and exposed. The man¡¯s lips curved up but he offered no answer. Instead, he stood up, walked over to her, lifted her by the waist, and began heading upstairs. ¡°You need to bathe and apply medication.¡± ¡°I¡¯m asking you a question; you haven¡¯t answered me.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll tell you after the bath.¡± Mo Chen carried Qiao Ruoxin upstairs. However, her bag was left on the living room couch, inside of whichy the mini listening device that Lu Xingxing had nted. ¡­ Meanwhile. In the bedroom of the Lu Family Vi, Lu Xingxing was wearing headphones, listening intently to the happenings on the other end. But the noise was too loud, making it unclear, as if there were many people. She vaguely heard something about a wedding? ¡°A wedding? Still thinking of getting married? Mo Chen, are you out of your mind? Why on earth would you fall for Qiao Ruoxin, that scheming bitch!¡± Lu Xingxing was beyond furious. She listened again with her headphones, but now she couldn¡¯t hear anything; there wasplete silence. ¡°Eh? Why is there no sound? Howe there¡¯s no sound at all?¡± Lu Xingxing looked at herputer, which indicated that the listening device was working normally. ¡­ At Jiang Mansion No. 1, in the bedroom, Qiao Ruoxin had finished her bath, and as usual, took off her robe,id down on the bed, and let Mo Chen apply the medicine to her. The man took a medical cotton swab, dipped it in the ointment, and carefully applied it to her bit by bit. ¡°Looking at these marks, do you feel any guilt?¡± She lifted her gaze to look at the man¡¯s handsome face, his strong brows, pursed thin lips, and features as beautifully sculpted as art. Mo Chen paused in his application of medicine, and said in a deep voice, ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Do you think you might have a potential for domestic violence?¡± ¡°Little Ghost, I¡¯ve neverid a hand on you.¡± This was true; from when she met Mo Chen, to their time together, the years apart, and their reunion until now. Even in anger, he neverid a hand on her, but he would curse and swear. She huffed in arrogance, ¡°But you abuse me in bed and even sent me to the hospital.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen had nothing more to say; the issue was his fault, and there was no exnation for it. The air was thick with an unshakable stiffness and awkwardness. The man calmly continued to apply the ointment to her and then threw the cotton swab into the trash can. ¡°All done.¡± Qiao Ruoxin sat up, having put on her robe, and looked at the man, ¡°You haven¡¯t answered my question from just now. How do you n to wrap this up? I¡¯m not pregnant at all, is it appropriate for you to deceive the Mo Family like this?¡± The man wore a light gray robe, its cor open, revealing his mermaid-line abdominals. He took a pillow and a nket, lying down on the floor, his voicezily sensual, ¡°Pregnancy is a matter of time, so it¡¯s not really a lie.¡± ¡°What¡­ what?¡± What did this shameless man¡¯s confident tone mean? Mo Chen nced sideways at her makeup-free little face, ¡°The day before yesterday and yesterday, after doing it so many times, it¡¯s bound to take hold eventually. Perhaps you¡¯re already on the path to pregnancy.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face instantly flushed red, grabbing a pillow beside her and hurling it at his handsome face, ¡°Take hold, take hold! Take your head, do you think it¡¯s like winning a prize!¡± The man caught the pillow she threw, and then slowly smiled, a very¡­ charming smile. He embraced that pillow, lying on his side, looking up at the woman on the bed. In those dark eyes was a deep infatuation and enduring adoration. Qiao Ruoxin felt goosebumps all over as he stared at her. Shey on the bed and suddenly realized that the dog of a man was quite conscious of himself, having already resigned himself to the floor. ¡°You are quite self-aware tonight, sleeping on the floor by yourself?¡± Mo Chen scoffed disdainfully, ¡°What else? Would you let me sleep on the bed?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t even think about it! Just diligently sleep on the floor. Until I have forgiven you, you are not allowed on the bed.¡± After saying that, she prepared to cover herself with the quilt to sleep, but suddenly realized she had hurled her pillow earlier, and there were only two pillows on the bed, one of which was still under Mo Chen¡¯s head. Qiao Ruoxin got up, uncovering the quilt from herself. She got out of bed and walked up to the man, looking down at him with her little hand outstretched, her face proudly arrogant just like when she was 12 years old. Mo Chen was momentarily stunned, then he took her little hand, pulling her into his embrace with a pull. ¡°Ah¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s body fell into the man¡¯s arms, involuntarily crying out. There was no denying that the floor was indeed solid¡­ Even with a carpet, it was too hard for sleep, though walking was fine. She red at the man with a displeased face, ¡°Why are you hugging me?¡± ¡°Wasn¡¯t it you who came over here on your own? I thought you wanted to join me on the floor.¡± Qiao Ruoxinughed mockingly, ¡°Wishful thinking! I have a soft, cozy bed, why would I want to sleep on the floor with you? It¡¯s so hard, notfortable at all.¡± The man¡¯srge hand wrapped around her slim waist, and he chuckled, ¡°So you know it¡¯s ufortable to sleep on the ground?¡± ¡°Give me the pillow, I¡¯m going back to bed.¡± She clutched her own pillow, preparing to get up. Yet, Mo Chen hugged her tightly, his voice husky, ¡°Little Ghost, stay with me a little longer.¡± ¡°But this floor is so hard, it¡¯s ufortable.¡± ¡°Then lie on top of me, hmm?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Sometimes, even she felt that Master Mo excessively spoiled women, but fortunately, she was Master Mo¡¯s woman. She put the pillow aside andy on the man¡¯s chest, her chin resting on the back of her hand. ¡°How long do I have to stay?¡± ¡°Half an hour,¡± the man pinched the back of her neck, ¡°Just lying here doing nothing?¡± A smile yed at the corners of the man¡¯s mouth, his eyebrows slightly raised, ¡°Then what do you want to do?¡± ¡°It¡¯s boring, keep telling me a story.¡± Mo Chen sat up, cradling her body and raising her onto his legs, and slowly began, ¡°What do you want to hear?¡± Chapter 346 - 346 346 Leaving Tonight ?Chapter 346: Chapter 346: Leaving Tonight? Chapter 346: Chapter 346: Leaving Tonight? Her pitch-ck eyes rolled, ¡°Hmm¡­ anything!¡± Her slender index finger pointed at the man¡¯s chin, ¡°But no horror stories likest night!¡± The man burst intoughter, grabbing her small hand, ¡°Scared?¡± ¡°Of course I¡¯m scared, talking about serial killings as if everyone is a psycho like you, fearless of both Heaven and Earth.¡± Mo Chen leaned against the bed, quickly searching his mind for an amusing story. She looked at the man¡¯s handsome face, asking, ¡°Thought of one yet?¡± If she didn¡¯t divert her attention with a story, she might get bewitched again by this man¡¯s good looks. Even though she could see Mo Chen¡¯s face every day. But watching his face from such a close distance still made her heart flutter uncontrobly, truly a face that she couldn¡¯t get enough of, rightfully acimed as the most handsome among the wealthy heirs. A faint smile appeared on the corners of her mouth. Having such an excellent Mo Chen all to herself, a sense of pride naturally welled up within her. Mo Chen: ¡°Got one.¡± ¡°Tell me!¡± A glint of excitement appeared in her eyes. ¡°During the school dance, it was mandatory to have a dance partner, so I paired up with my cousin¡¯s ssmate, and then¡­¡± He burst intoughter mid-sentence, ¡°While dancing, something quite embarrassing happened.¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°What embarrassing thing?¡± ¡°The zipper on that girl¡¯s evening dress came undone.¡± ¡°That really is super embarrassing, and then? Didn¡¯t you take off your jacket to cover her up?¡± Mo Chen frowned, ¡°No, I think I left first.¡± She couldn¡¯t hold back augh, ¡°You¡¯re such a typical case of straight man cancer.¡± Good thing Mo Chen had confessed to her when he was already 24, at least mature enough in matters of the heart. Seeing herughing so happily, Mo Chen said in a deep voice, ¡°Is it that funny?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± She got up from the man¡¯s embrace, ¡°I¡¯m going to sleep now, I¡¯m sleepy.¡± Then, she picked up her pillow and returned to the bed. Qiao Ruoxin pressed the remote, turning off all the lights in the bedroom, ¡°Let¡¯s sleep, it¡¯ste.¡± The man heaved a deep sigh, lying back down on his makeshift bed, watching the ¡®Little Ghost¡¯ on the bed. Truly heartless. Mo Chen closed his eyes but couldn¡¯t fall asleep no matter what. Qiao Ruoxin was also tossing and turning, unable to sleep. Strange, thesest couple of days, howes she couldn¡¯t sleep even though she had such a big bed to herself? Could it be that she was suffering from insomnia too? Suddenly, the man¡¯s deep voice rang out in the darkness, ¡°Little Ghost, can¡¯t sleep?¡± ¡°Um¡­ No, I¡¯m really sleepy, I¡¯ll fall asleep any moment now.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t sleep.¡± ¡°Then count sheep.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The manughed helplessly, rolling over to face away from her, closed his eyes and went to sleep. ¡­ The next day, early morning. Qiao Ruoxin slowly opened her eyes, her first sight being the man sleeping on the floor, a rare sight of him sleeping in. She stared at the man¡¯s resting face for a while, then flicked off the covers. Barefoot on the carpet, she tiptoed over to the man, squatted down, and closely observed his sleeping features. This dog of a man only possessed a genteel demeanor when asleep. Her slender finger touched Mo Chen¡¯s sharp and defined brow, tracing downwards to his tall nose bridge, his sexy thin lips, finally resting her fingertip on his Adam¡¯s apple. Qiao Ruoxin stared at the man¡¯s Adam¡¯s apple and revealed a faint smile, as if lost in pleasant memories. Suddenly, she saw the man¡¯s Adam¡¯s apple bob. She paused slightly, eyes widening in surprise, how did it move? She quickly withdrew her wandering hand. Mo Chen¡¯s lips curled upwards, but his eyes remained closed, his voice deep andzy, ¡°Keep touching.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s cheeks instantly flushed red, feeling like she¡¯d been caught doing something naughty. Then, the man slowly opened his dark eyes and looked at her, ¡°Why did you stop touching?¡± Her gaze, somewhat guilty, flitted about uncertainly, ¡°I¡­ I wasn¡¯t, I was just checking to see if you were awake.¡± She began to stutter, knowing she wouldn¡¯t be able to keep up the act for much longer. She turned, intending to return to the bed, but the man behind her caught her wrist, pulling her forcefully into his embrace. Qiao Ruoxin was trapped in his arms, unable to escape. ¡°What are you doing?¡± The man stared at her unwaveringly, ¡°I¡¯ve been awake for a while, just seeing you touch me incessantly, I had to keep pretending to be asleep.¡± ¡°¡­¡± So embarrassing¡­ Qiao Ruoxin dodged his gaze, her eyes dropping, gripping the cor of the man¡¯s robe tightly. ¡°What¡¯s there to be shy about? I didn¡¯t say you couldn¡¯t touch, it¡¯s your right.¡± ¡°If your Adam¡¯s apple hadn¡¯t moved, I might have continued¡­¡± Mo Chen slightly squinted his eyes, his toneced with a hint of regret, ¡°Really, that¡¯s a pity.¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but hit his shoulder, ¡°I¡¯m just taking a flight tonight to shoot a variety show out of town, so is it wrong to want to take a good look at you before I leave? What are you always thinking about in your head?¡± With that said. The man¡¯s face changed abruptly, ¡°You¡¯re leaving tonight?¡± ¡°Yes, tonight¡¯s flight, and then I need to familiarize myself with the program schedule tomorrow, recording starts tomorrow night.¡± Looking at the man¡¯s expression, she asked somewhat anxiously, ¡°You¡¯re not going to change your mind, are you?¡± Mo Chen had done this sort of thing quite often, being tyrannical and unreasonable. The man replied in a calm tone, ¡°No, since I¡¯ve promised, I won¡¯t back out.¡± Really? Why did she feel something was off? This was the irritable Divine Beast, Mo Chen! How could he possibly be so agreeable? The next second, Mo Chen got up, picked her up, and ced her on the bed, then habitually grabbed the ointment and a cotton swab. ¡°Take off your clothes, it¡¯s time for your medicine.¡± Qiao Ruoxin, ¡°Actually, it¡¯s not that serious anymore, it doesn¡¯t really hurt, I can do without the medicine.¡± The man didn¡¯t reply but started to undress her, helping her take off her robe personally. ¡°¡­¡± She had no room to refuse. Mo Chen took off her robe, and she could only lean backward, lying on the soft bed, pretending to be dead once again. The man was applying the medicine with the cotton swab, as serious as when conducting experiments in theb. This man was so obsessive, he never listened to anyone¡¯s advice, just persistently holding onto his own beliefs. Qiao Ruoxin watched his serious and earnest demeanor and found it somewhat amusing. After Mo Chen finished applying the medicine, he couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°When can I go back to sleeping in bed?¡± ¡°You can tonight, since I¡¯ll be leaving tonight anyway, you can have the bed all to yourself.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin sat up, put on her robe, and then offered a sweet smile, ¡°Aren¡¯t you happy? You get to sleep in the bed tonight.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen looked at her, not angry but with a faint smile emerging at the corner of his mouth. This Little Ghost probably had no idea what was going to happen tomorrow. Chapter 347 - 347 347 Why Does She Feel That Everything Is ?Chapter 347: Chapter 347: Why Does She Feel That Everything Is So Eerie? Chapter 347: Chapter 347: Why Does She Feel That Everything Is So Eerie? The next day, early morning. When Qiao Ruoxin got up, she saw that the man sleeping on the floor had disappeared. Today was Tuesday; he probably went for a run. She stretchedzily, sat up slowly, and then took her time before getting out of bed to go to the bathroom. After washing up. She started pulling out her suitcase to pack. At that moment, the bedroom door opened. Mo Chen came in wearing a ck sportswear, and upon seeing her seriously packing, his expression instantly darkened. So eager to leave? Started packing as soon as you woke up. She crouched in front of the suitcase, carefully checking her belongings. The man nced at her and said in a deep voice, ¡°I¡¯ll take a shower and then put medicine on you when I¡¯m back.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin continued packing without looking at him. Ten minutester. Mo Chen, wearing a white bathrobe, emerged from the bathroom and saw Little Ghost still organizing the suitcase. He walked over with his tall figure and effortlessly picked Qiao Ruoxin up and ced her on the bed. ¡°What are you doing? I¡¯m still packing!¡± ¡°It¡¯s time for your medicine.¡± The man had just showered, and his body carried the faint scent of shower gel, fresh and pleasant. Mo Chen removed her sleep robe and then took out the ointment to apply the medicine. Qiao Ruoxin watched him for a while, ¡°I¡¯m taking a flight tonight. Don¡¯t you have anything to say to me?¡± This didn¡¯t seem to match Mo Chen¡¯s character. She thought he would remind her to put on the medicine, but he hadn¡¯t mentioned it at all, which was quite disappointing. After finishing applying the medicine, he helped her into her robe and said in a deep voice, ¡°Go on, then. Call me if you need anything.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± Mo Chen turned and walked toward the dressing room. When he came out again, he was wearing a ck shirt, buttoning it from the bottom up. Mo Chen, dressed in formal wear, definitely regained the powerful aura of a business elite. Then, she saw Mo Chen pick up the ck suit jacket, put it on smoothly, nced at her, and asked with a cool tone, ¡°Do you need me to take you tonight?¡± ¡°No need, my assistant and bodyguard will pick me up.¡± ¡°Okay, I¡¯m off to the office.¡± With that, he turned indifferently and left the bedroom. Not until she heard the door close did Qiao Ruoxin dare to confirm that the jerk had actually left. Why did it feel so unreal? She couldn¡¯t help but mutter to herself, ¡°Is this the same irritable Mo Chen? Why is there no sense of farewell?¡± ¡­ Evening. The assistant and bodyguard came to take her to the airport. All day long, Qiao Ruoxin had not seen Mo Chen again, nor had she received a call from him. It was eerily quiet. Quite unustomed she was. Upon arriving at the airport. The fans who came to see her off were a sea of people; the airport ground staff were maintaining order at the front, and the fans¡¯ screams were everywhere. Qiao Ruoxin wore a pair of tea-colored sunsses, covering most of her face, and smiled, waving at the fans. ¡°Ruoxin! Ruoxin! You¡¯re the best!¡± ¡°Princess Qiao, you¡¯re so beautiful! You and Mo Chen better take good care of each other! Hurry up and get married and have babies!¡± ¡°Sister Qiao, Sister Qiao, look over here! I wish you a smooth shooting!¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, you should eat more! You¡¯re too skinny! Take care of yourself! Love you, love you~¡± With a smile, she nodded her head, ¡°Thanks everyone, you should go back now, take care on your way, I need to go through security, bye-bye~¡± The bodyguards and assistants escorted her through the security checkpoint, while the fans outside were reluctant to leave. After locating the boarding gate, Qiao Ruoxin sat in a chair in the waiting area, waiting to board the ne. She looked down at her phone screen, thinking this damn man was really something, not even a call? Why did she feel there was a weird vibe about everything? The assistant beside her giggled, ¡°Ruoxin, are you waiting for a call from Mo Chen?¡± ¡°Nope, I¡¯m just checking the time.¡± ¡­ At nine o¡¯clock in the evening, the nended in Modu. Qiao Ruoxin was picked up by the car arranged by the show, and afterpleting the hotel check-in, she was ready to rest in her room. ¡°Didn¡¯t expect the show to be so generous, booking the presidential suite for us, no wonder it¡¯s a variety show that has broken 5 points in the ratings, rich indeed.¡± the assistant couldn¡¯t help but exim. She smiled softly, not saying a word. The elevator doors opened with a ¡®ding-dong¡¯. Her assistant was about to step in when she saw that very annoying person recently, Lu Xingxing. ¡°Why is it you again?¡± she frowned displeasingly. Lu Xingxing wore a smug expression, ¡°What, you can be on this show, but I can¡¯t?¡± Standing beside Lu Xingxing was her own sister, Lu Feifei. Qiao Ruoxin took a step back with her assistant, saying, ¡°We¡¯ll wait for the next one.¡± ¡°Enter if you like!¡± Lu Xingxing huffed, then closed the elevator doors. ¡°Sis, look at that little vixen, she¡¯s such a scheming bitch, right?¡± Lu Feifei nced at her sister, ¡°She does seem smarter than you.¡± ¡°Sis, why are you taking the side of an outsider?¡± ¡°Lu Xingxing, you should speak less when you¡¯re outside, it exposes your intelligence,¡± Lu Feifei¡¯s eyes were full of contempt; she really didn¡¯t want to admit this fool was her sister. ¡­ Inside the presidential suite. ¡°She really is like a bad penny.¡± Copsing on the sofa, she let out a sigh. Just thinking about Lu Xingxing in the elevator made her feel annoyed. Earlier, she saw another woman standing next to Lu Xingxing, but didn¡¯t know who it was, a woman with an aloof and regal demeanor. The assistant poured her a ss of water and handed it to her, ¡°Ruoxin, are you talking about Lu Xingxing? I think Miss Lu is quite nice.¡± ¡°???¡± Qiao Ruoxin wore a look of confusion. ¡°That night at the premiere, I identally bumped into her, and her attitude was pretty good, she didn¡¯t give me a hard time.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin was speechless. She picked up the ss of water and took a sip, then asked, ¡°What¡¯s the schedule for tomorrow?¡± The assistant took out the itinerary provided by the show and read through it, ¡°Tomorrow morning there¡¯s a brief interview with the production team, then we visit a museum at noon, and at eight in the evening the museum will host the ¡®Leap¡¯ couple special edition with four guests in total.¡± Qiao Ruoxin straightened up, frowning, ¡°Four people? Me and Lu Xingxing, who else?¡± ¡°Lu Xingxing¡¯s sister Lu Feifei, and thest one, I don¡¯t know, it¡¯s said to be a male guest.¡± ¡°What does Lu Xingxing¡¯s sister do? Why is she also participating in a variety show?¡± It looked like the Lu Family was really nning to settle in and make waves domestically, pushing both of their daughters into the public eye. The assistant excitedly said, ¡°Lu Feifei is the Diving Princess, she just won a gold medal at the Olympics two years ago, and another at the Asian Gamesst year. She¡¯s all the rage internationally, with endorsement fees higher than those of top celebrities.¡± Who would have thought that such a blockhead like Lu Xingxing had such an impressive sister? She had run into her in the elevator earlier and could sense a strong presence from that woman. Chapter 348 - 348 348 Strange Dream ?Chapter 348: Chapter 348: Strange Dream Chapter 348: Chapter 348: Strange Dream Qiao Ruoxin felt a bit tired from the flight. She nned to take a bath and go to bed early since there was still a whole day of shooting tomorrow. Wearing the robe she brought, shey in bed, ready to turn off the bedsidemp, but then thought better of it. Whenever she stayed in a hotel alone, she hardly ever dared to turn off the lights because she was afraid of the dark, a bit of a coward really. Qiao Ruoxin put on her steam eye mask and then dozed off on the bed. In her sleep, she felt as if someone was touching her body? Was it an illusion? The sensation of being touched grew more and more real, a pair of warm,rge male hands roving over her body. In her sleep, she frowned in displeasure, murmuring in her dream, ¡°Don¡¯t¡­ don¡¯t touch me¡­ stop¡­¡± But her body felt heavy and immovable as if she were experiencing sleep paralysis. She must be dreaming, right? If it was a dream, then she didn¡¯t care. Then, the sensation grew increasingly strange, a cool and refreshing feeling was being spread on her skin, oh sofortable¡­ Qiao Ruoxin wondered why this dream felt so real, she could even sense someone helping her take off her clothes and then getting dressed again. After who knows how long, the sensation of being touched finally stopped. Everything returned to normal, and she gradually fell into a deep sleep until the bright daylight. She was awakened by a series of doorbell rings. Qiao Ruoxin removed the steam eye mask from her face, thenzily got up from bed, groggy-eyed as she went to open the door. Standing outside were her assistant and makeup artist. ¡°Ruoxin, it¡¯s time to get up, you need to have your makeup and hair done. You have an interview with the show crew this morning.¡± ¡°I know, I know, I¡¯m going to wash up,¡± she replied, turning back to the bathroom to freshen up. Standing in front of the washbasin, looking at her reflection in the mirror, she saw herself in her robe. She couldn¡¯t help recallingst night¡¯s strange dream¡­ Qiao Ruoxin bent her head to untie her robe¡¯s cor, ncing at her body and furrowed her brow slightly. Why would she have such an odd dream, what was happening to her? She still faintly remembered the dream, a pair of men¡¯s hands incessantly caressing her body, even touching her¡­ Qiao Ruoxin shook her head vigorously, patting her cheeks, ¡°So shameful, so shameful! Why would I have such dreams.¡± Did that count as an erotic dream? She looked at herself in the mirror, her face turning red. She quickly turned on the tap, sshing cold water on her face to help regain some rity. Butst night¡¯s dream was just so vivid, as if a real man had stood in front of her bed, removed her robe, caressed her body back and forth, and then dressed her again before leaving. After freshening up, she went back to the living room and sat down in front of the makeup artist to start her makeup. She nced at her phone and instantly her anger rose. Great! Since yesterday, not a single call or message from Mo Chen! So much for the im of loving only her. The sincere demeanor of the past few days must have been a deception, right? As soon as she left, his true colors showed. Men are dogs! Qiao Ruoxin immediately turned off her phone, intending not to turn it on for a whole week, letting that dog of a man thoroughly damn himself. So, she began her day¡¯s work. By evening, once again she changed her makeup and clothes, preparing to officially begin shooting for the couples¡¯ special. The little assistant brought over the costumes provided by the production team, her eyes shining with excitement, ¡°Ruoxin! This cheongsam is so beautiful! This time it¡¯s a Republic-era themed outfit!¡± Qiao Ruoxin, who was still applying her makeup, nced over. It was a white cheongsam, adorned with a pattern of opulent peonies, every inch exuding an air of luxury. It was indeed pretty. After finishing her hair and makeup, the little assistant helped her into the cheongsam. Once she had slipped on the cheongsam, the assistant was dazzled, staring intently at her, ¡°Ruoxin, even I, a woman, am struck by your beauty, you¡¯re so gorgeous¡­ How do you maintain such a perfect figure?¡± Qiao Ruoxin put on a pair of nude high heels, looking at her reflection in the full-length mirror. She had to admit, the cheongsam really did suit her well. The assistant adjusted the skirt of the dress from behind, sighing, ¡°It¡¯s true that people shouldn¡¯t bepared; this tiny waist, now I truly understand the meaning of ¡®a grip¡¯s span¡¯.¡± Sheughed softly, ¡°Then I really shouldn¡¯t presume, I¡¯m quite far from having ¡®a grip¡¯s span¡¯.¡± ¡°Alright, let¡¯s head out!¡± ¡­ In the evening, eight o¡¯clock. In front of the museum, the production team had set up a huge stage. A few regr hosts had already made their appearance on stage, the venue was packed with a sea of people, and screams of excitement echoed from all corners, almost like at a concert for thousands. Among the hosts was Lu Xingyu, whose poprity was through the roof, added to that the fans of Qiao Ruoxin, the screams were deafening. ¡°Lu Xingyu! Lu Xingyu!¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Sister Qiao!!! Come out quickly!¡± ¡°Ahhh! Lu Xingyu, you¡¯re so handsome!¡± Lu Xingyu yelled to his fans at the venue, ¡°I¡¯m Lu Xingyu, I¡¯vee to see you all! Are you happy?¡± Screams erupted on the scene, giving an illusion of an earthquake. The live director said, ¡°Wee everyone to Modu. We¡¯ve invited four guests for you, they are all leading figures in their fields, you can try to guess who they are.¡± Host 1 said, ¡°I guess there¡¯s the Diving Princess, and also the Mortal Princess, it¡¯s all princesses that havee.¡± Host 2 guessed, ¡°I think one of them is a student of our Xingyu. He really outdid himself; he even has a student who is about to be more popr than him, I heard.¡± Lu Xingyu nodded with a smile, ¡°Yes, she now charges more than me for an appearance, it wasn¡¯t easy to invite her.¡± The live director announced, ¡°Let¡¯s wee the center position debutante from ¡®Idol 101¡¯, the Mortal Princess who¡¯s taken the entertainment world by storm, Qiao Ruoxin!¡± Then, Qiao Ruoxin walked out slowly, dressed in a white cheongsam, her figure graceful and seductive, holding a delicate folding fan in her hand, and her wavy hair rolled to the waist adding a touch of flirtation. The venue once again erupted into a wave of screams. Host 3 eximed, ¡°Wow¡­ She¡¯s too beautiful, isn¡¯t she? Is that cheongsam tailor-made for her? Oh, production team, aren¡¯t you being a bit biased? What is this you¡¯ve gotten us to wear?¡± Host 4 remarked, ¡°Tsk tsk, worthy of the Mortal Princess indeed, like a human world¡¯s bloom of wealth and beauty, pretty, pretty.¡± Lu Xingyu said with a smile, ¡°My student is quite outstanding.¡± The live director continued, ¡°Let¡¯s also wee the world champion! The Olympic and Asian Games Gold Medal-winning Diving Princess, Lu Feifei!¡± Then, Lu Feifei walked out wearing a dark-colored cheongsam, but as she had been training for a long time, she had some muscles that didn¡¯t quite suit the cheongsam. The live director added, ¡°And the sister of the Diving Princess, the new star in the entertainment circle, Lu Xingxing!¡± Qiao Ruoxin maintained her smile and looked back, seeing Lu Xingxing in a dark red cheongsam, whose figure wasn¡¯t bad either, she had quite a presence. Host 1 interjected, ¡°Aren¡¯t there four guests? Who¡¯s thest one, hurry and bring them out.¡± The live director teased, ¡°Thest mystery guest can indeed be said to have a bit of a quirky temper.¡± The crowd responded, ¡°Oh? How so?¡± Chapter 349 - 349 349 Mysterious Guest ?Chapter 349: Chapter 349: Mysterious Guest Chapter 349: Chapter 349: Mysterious Guest Director on site: ¡°This mysterious guest has sponsored all the expenses for ourst four episodes and also provided a private ne for our use, but he has only one request.¡± Lu Xingxing couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°What request?¡± Director on site: ¡°He said he¡¯s a fan of Qiao Ruoxin, and he wants to partner with Qiao Ruoxin for a couple¡¯s special edition.¡± The hosts, with exaggerated expressions, acted gobsmacked. Lu Xingxing couldn¡¯t resist mocking, ¡°Turns out to be an ordinary person, huh? Ruoxin, your poprity is really high indeed. I wonder if your fans will be crazy.¡± Lu Xingxing hoped it would be some nouveau riche fatso, just to disgust this little vixen! At this moment, the smile on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips had already stiffened somewhat. It couldn¡¯t be some perverted nouveau riche fan, could it? What if he forcibly hugged and held her? Just thinking about it made her skin crawl. Host 1: ¡°Who exactly is this big shot, spending so generously just to partner with our Princess Qiao on a couple¡¯s special edition?¡± Host 2: ¡°Bring him out, bring him out!¡± Lu Xingyu: ¡°I¡¯m also curious about this ordinary fan, chasing stars all the way to this point is pretty impressive.¡± But then, the audience below erupted in a chorus of screams; Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fans were almost copsing. ¡°No, no!! Does the production team have no heart! Using our Princess Qiao to please your sponsor? No, no!¡± ¡°Definitely that kind of nouveau riche! Ahh! Sister Qiao, don¡¯t!¡± ¡°Wuuwuuwuu¡­ My Princess Qiao is going to be wronged, apanying some nouveau riche and even doing a couple¡¯s special edition! Divine Beast, Divine Beast, calling Divine Beast!!!¡± ¡°Production team, be human! I don¡¯t want my baby Ruoxin partnering with a sponsor, she¡¯ll be taken advantage of!¡± On the stage. A hint of schadenfreude surfaced at the corner of Lu Xingxing¡¯s mouth. Ordinarily, those who eagerly chase after female stars like this are fat and sleazy men. Qiao Ruoxin is in for it now~ Thinking this, Lu Xingxing couldn¡¯t help feeling secretly thrilled. She was eager to see Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s embarrassed expression, hahaha¡­ In the audience, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fans wailed, feeling that their idol was about to be taken advantage of by some nouveau riche, almost crying out of heartache. Qiao Ruoxin also couldn¡¯t help clenching the folding fan in her hand, inexplicably starting to feel nervous. Director on site: ¡°Okay, now let us wee our mysterious guest for the concluding special couple¡¯s edition!¡± Everyone present instinctively turned their heads to look, except for Qiao Ruoxin, who didn¡¯t turn around and even felt a bit angry. Had the production team gone too far? Were they making her apany a sponsor for entertainment? All the fans on site were also holding their breath, with awkward expressions, some already with teary eyes. Suddenly! A romantic ¡°Can¡¯t Stop Love¡± began to y, making it feel like a proposal scene. The host group let out exmations! Stunned, they all had the expression of someone seeing an alien. All the audience and fans started screaming too, the scene goingpletely out of control, and the security was barely keeping order. Qiao Ruoxin furrowed her brows slightly, sensing that something was amiss. Everyone¡¯s reaction wasn¡¯t one of disappointment, nor anger, but surprise??? Unanticipated joy? With a trace of doubt, she slowly turned around, but the second she cast a nce backward, she was astounded. Her lips parted slightly, her dull eyes suddenly shining with light, standing there dumbfounded, her mind going nk. It was actually¡­ Mo Chen!!! Dressed in a retro Republic of China-style suit, Mo Chen walked slowly toward the stage, his long legs dazzling and bright, very much presenting the aura of a wealthy scion from old Shanghai. Host 1: ¡°Big shot, big shot ¡ª this is definitely a top-tier big shot, Oh wealthy patron, ept my bow!¡± Host 2: ¡°I was wondering, who would dare to mess with Mo Chen¡¯s woman? That¡¯s something only Mo Chen himself would do.¡± Host 3: ¡°Oh my! I¡¯m about to cry from being so moved! Isn¡¯t this just too indulgent? We are all basking in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s glory.¡± Lu Xingyu: ¡°We¡¯ve got a real couple in the couples¡¯ special edition, this finale is going to be interesting.¡± Standing to the side, Lu Xingxing waspletely dumbfounded! She had thought it would be some vulgar nouveau riche with a fat head and big ears! But it turned out to be Mo Chen himself! Everyone knows that Mo Chen never participates in variety shows, he even refuses interviews from financial magazines. No matter what the event, he rejects all interviews. He¡¯s known as the most low-profile second-generation wealthy, there are hardly a few photos of him online, and you can usually only see him on various TV news broadcasts. And now, he¡¯s actuallye to participate in a variety show for Qiao Ruoxin! Qiao Ruoxin just watched as the man walked up to her, his tall figure blocking her view. ¡°Why are you here?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s lips curved into a smile, hisrge hand patting her head as he said in a deep voice, ¡°I missed you a bit.¡± The hosts started to tease. ¡°Wow, Mo Chen is on a roll with showing off his love! I can¡¯t take it, I can¡¯t!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s wee the CEO of Hengzhong Group, Mo Chen! Mr. Mo~ wee, your presence truly graces our show!¡± ¡°Oh my goodness! I¡¯m actually sharing the stage with Mo Chen! What an honor in my life!¡± ¡°Mo Chen, Mo Chen, I have a question I¡¯d really like to ask you.¡± Mo Chen, with a calm demeanor, slowly spoke, ¡°Please ask.¡± ¡°Why do you have the nickname ¡®Mo Chen¡¯?¡± He thought seriously for a moment then answered in a deep voice, ¡°Probably because I¡¯m not the best-tempered person.¡± ¡°Oh~~~ So you¡¯re the person everyone thinks is the toughest to provoke?¡± Mo Chen chuckled lowly, his movements intimately wrapping around her slender waist, ¡°So don¡¯t bully my woman, it might anger me to death.¡± The scene immediately fell into a sea ofughter. He had a strong presence but didn¡¯tck a sense of humor. Qiao Ruoxin also smiled slightly. One has to admit, Mo Chen knows how to y his part in front of others, with his gentlemanly demeanor, matureposure, and refined elegance. Though when he loses his temper, he¡¯s like a raging Divine Beast. And when he¡¯s being a hooligan, he¡¯s a sulking tease. But that doesn¡¯t stop him from being mature andposed in public. Qiao Ruoxin now understood why, when she left yesterday, Mo Chen didn¡¯t say a word or make a phone call; he had already nned everything. No wonder he had agreed so readily, this sly man! Truly a schemer! Next, they proceeded with drawing lots for grouping and selecting partners for the couples¡¯ special edition. Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen were a direct match, almost causing Lu Xingxing to reveal her true nature in frustration. In the end, it was Lu Feifei with a host, Lu Xingxing with Lu Xingyu, and her with Mo Chen. On-site director: ¡°Now, your task is to find the Crystal Balls locked in the password boxes in the museum. The more Crystal Balls you find, the more advantages you¡¯ll have in the next venue.¡± While the director was exining the task, Lu Xingxing kept staring at Mo Chen, close to bursting with anger. Why should this man be so good to Qiao Ruoxin? What on earth is going on with him! Chapter 350 - 350 350 The First Time I Saw You Wear a Qipao ?Chapter 350: Chapter 350: The First Time I Saw You Wear a Qipao Chapter 350: Chapter 350: The First Time I Saw You Wear a Qipao In the museum. Several couples began to split up to search for the password boxes. Mo Chen, however, was sizing up Little Ghost from top to bottom, a hint of an enigmatic smile appearing on his lips. ¡°Why are you staring at me like that?¡± ¡°It¡¯s the first time I¡¯ve seen you in a cheongsam, you look quite nice.¡± The man¡¯s pitch-ck eyes grew a few degrees hotter, like a scanner meticulously tracing her body¡¯s curves. Little Ghost truly suited cheongsams, with a voluptuous figure, skin whiter than snow, a waist so slender it could hardly be grasped, those long legs faintly visible and every inch of exposed skin exuding a subtle sex appeal. It was a temptation no man could resist. Qiao Ruoxin felt so unnerved by his gaze that she felt as if she was naked. ¡°Hurry up and find the password box; if you cause me to lose the game, I¡¯ll be even less likely to forgive you.¡± Mo Chen took her cold hand and said in a deep voice, ¡°With me here, you won¡¯t lose.¡± She purposely scoffed, ¡°Without you, maybe I would perform even better.¡± The man narrowed his eyes, looking down at her haughty little expression, ¡°Little Ghost, trying to deliberately annoy me?¡± ¡°I had such great sleep qualityst night; I even dreamed of a handsome man caressing my body, so gentle, so considerate¡­ nothing like your roughness.¡± The next second, Mo Chen let out a scoff, ¡°Are you sure it was very gentle and considerate?¡± ¡°Yeah, I still kind of miss that dream now; had I known, I would have slept a bit longer.¡± Mo Chen said with all seriousness, ¡°No need to miss it, I¡¯ll continue to apply medicine while you¡¯re asleep tonight, so you can enjoy that feeling once again.¡± Instantly, a flush of embarrassment appeared on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face. She looked up at the man¡¯s perfect jawline, ¡°What¡­what do you mean? Wasn¡¯t I just dreamingst night? Was it actually you applying the medicine???¡± At that moment, she wished she could just bash her head against a block of tofu and end it! The smile at the corner of the man¡¯s mouth became even more pronounced as hezily said, ¡°The flight was dyed; when I got to the hotel, you were already asleep, so I applied the medicine.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She stared at the man with a stupefied expression. Mo Chen stopped walking and gazed at her delicate makeup, ¡°Last night, while I was applying medicine, you kept mumbling not to touch you, to stop and things like that, I thought you didn¡¯t like being touched while asleep, so you actually enjoy it?¡± ¡°¡­¡± If it weren¡¯t for the fact that they were filming a show, she swore! She would bite down on his shoulder and not let go! The man continued to tease her, ¡°Women really do say one thing but mean another.¡± Qiao Ruoxin quickly covered his mouth, whispering, ¡°Stop talking! We¡¯re filming a show!¡± We¡¯re filming a show! Qiao Ruoxin suddenly became a bit more alert, remembering that the cameraman was apanying them. Turning abruptly, she indeed saw the cameraman aiming the camera at them. ¡°Cut this part out, don¡¯t broadcast it! This is private conversation between couples, you can¡¯t show it!¡± The cameraman nodded his camera, indicating he understood. But she had a premonition that the show¡¯s editors would definitely broadcast this segment repeatedly as a promo; how could they pass up such a hot topic? However, Mo Chen¡¯s gaze remained fixed on her, finding a sense of aplishment in her annoyed face. At the moment, she was wearing a white printed cheongsam, curves alluring, as she plunged into the man¡¯s arms, covering his mouth. This scene was quite pleasing to the eye, reminiscent of a movie poster being photographed. A wealthy heir from Shanghai and the captivating headlining cabaret singer from Paradise Gate. Qiao Ruoxin withdrew her hand and red at the despicable man, ¡°If you don¡¯t help me win, I swear I¡¯ll bite you to death when we get back to the hotel!¡± Having said that, she arrogantly turned around and walked towards another exhibition hall. Mo Chen slipped his hands into his pant pockets, a roguish air enveloping his handsome features, the upward curve of his lips indicating he was in a good mood. He followed behind Little Ghost with elegant strides. Suddenly! Qiao Ruoxin spotted a puzzle box in a corner and called out to the man behind her, ¡°Mo Chen,e over! I found the puzzle box!¡± But how to solve this puzzle box¡ªthe question? There was a card on top with a math problem, which, once solved, would reveal the password. This was truly a nightmare for a student with poor grades! She had never passed a math test; at this moment, she could only ask for help from the irascible Master Mo. Mo Chen¡¯s tall figure walked up behind her, pressing close against her back, as if to assert his dominance. Her body tensed, was this damn man really necessary to be this close? The man took the card from her hand and after looking it over, began to attempt solving the math problem in his head. ¡°How¡¯s it going? Can you solve it?¡± ¡°This is a high school Olympiad math problem.¡± Qiao Ruoxin leaned against the wall nearby, fanning herself with the folding fan, especially now dressed in a cheongsam, her allure as a petite woman radiating from inside out. Mo Chen nced at her inadvertently, a second of fluster crossing hisposure. Since when had Little Ghost be so sexy? In fact, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s figure had always been sexy, but her face was sweet and full of innocence, like a pure little white flower. ¡°How is it going?¡± she asked again, as they had yet to find a single Crystal Ball. Mo Chen averted his gaze, looked at the card again, and said in a deep voice, ¡°Try 4102.¡± Qiao Ruoxin stood up straight, her slender fingers swiftly entering the password, and the puzzle box indeed opened! She couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°You¡¯re pretty good at solving math problems.¡± ¡°Better than someone who fails them,¡± he retorted. She huffed lightly, then opened the puzzle box to finally find a Crystal Ball. After that, they found several more puzzle boxes, all with cards that needed solving to discover the passwords. ¡°This one looks like a chemistry problem.¡± After staring at it for a long while, Qiao Ruoxin handed it over to Mo Chen. After a few seconds, the man said, ¡°Try 1012.¡± She looked down to input the password, and sure enough, it worked¡ªhis reputation as an academic ace never once faltered, and she couldn¡¯t help but smile secretly to herself. Then, they found the next puzzle box, this time with a history question. Mo Chen nced at it, pressed the password directly, and smoothly opened the puzzle box. She was astounded, this damn man¡¯s IQ was off the charts; these were high school questions, and he still remembered them. She couldn¡¯t help but sigh, ¡°Really, the gap in IQ between people is so vast. I must have inherited my mother¡¯s IQ; I¡¯m not suited for studying.¡± Mo Chen¡¯srge hand gripped her slender waist, and he chuckled softly. She suddenly felt a bit anxious, ¡°If we were to have kids, is there a chance they¡¯d end up as poor students like me?¡± ¡°It¡¯s possible.¡± ¡°¡­¡± This damn man was really honest, not even trying tofort her. The photographer following them secretly sighed; these two were constantly unting their affection,pletely forgetting the existence of the photographer. Chapter 351 - 351 351 Its Okay Im Here ?Chapter 351: Chapter 351: It¡¯s Okay, I¡¯m Here Chapter 351: Chapter 351: It¡¯s Okay, I¡¯m Here Meanwhile, Lu Xingxing and Lu Xingyu¡¯s team was facing a tough challenge. ¡°These are either math problems, chemistry questions, or history queries. What do we do? I don¡¯t know any.¡± Lu Xingxing was truly a ditz, especially when it came to academics. And Lu Xingyu, standing by, could solve a few history questions, but math and chemistry were his Achilles¡¯ heel. The broadcast kept announcing that Mo Chen and Qiao Ruoxin had nabbed several more Crystal Balls, which nearly drove Lu Xingxing mad. ¡°Can¡¯t you do it? Howe Mo Chen can?¡± The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, believing that had she been partnered with Mo Chen, they probably would have finished the task by now. Lu Xingxing continued to look at the question card somewhat awkwardly, as the camera crew was following them; after all, this was a show being filmed, and she couldn¡¯t lose her temper. But he was truly fed up with this Miss Lu. She was not greatly skilled, yet her temper was substantial. At that moment, Lu Feifei and one of the hosts came over. ¡°Sis! Sis! Can you solve this code? I¡¯ve only found two Crystal Balls so far!¡± Lu Xingxing, as if seeing a savior, walked over and clung to her sister¡¯s arm. With a disdainful nce, Lu Feifei said, ¡°I¡¯ve been diving since I was a child. I didn¡¯t focus much on academics, so I don¡¯t know either.¡± The group of four exchanged looks, left with no choice but to admit defeat. ¡­ An hourter, outside the museum, everyone gathered back at the starting point. The field director said, ¡°This time, the couple who found the most Crystal Balls are sister Qiao and Mr. Mo, so the benefit goes to them.¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled as she stepped forward to receive an envelope from the director¡¯s hand. Lu Xingxing¡¯s face lengthened, her eyes full of jealousy. The field director continued, ¡°Next, we¡¯ll take a vehicle to a location.¡± Thus, the four couples returned to their vehicles, preparing to head to the next location, although no one knew what content they would be filming next. Inside the vehicle. Qiao Ruoxin was drinking mineral water from the sponsor¡¯s brand, squeezing her ankle with her other hand, muttering under her breath, ¡°High heels are so exhausting, and I still have to wear them for several more hours¡­¡± The man picked up her ankle and ced it on hisp, then started massaging her foot out of habit. She was initially startled, but then the corners of her mouth lifted slightly. This jerk was at his best in one respect¡ªhis indulgent pampering. Now she finally had the chance to properly observe Mo Chen¡¯s outfit. It was a vintage Republic of China style ck suit paired with a ck shirt and vest underneath. Two buttons of the shirt cor were undone, adding a strong sense of the era¡¯s fashion. But Mo Chen could pull off any garment, mainly because of his perfect body proportions, which made him look handsome in anything. ¡°What are you looking at?¡± the man looked up at her. Qiao Ruoxin snapped back to reality, ¡°Nothing much, just that the outfit the crew picked for you looks really sharp.¡± Mo Chen chuckled softly, ¡°Check out what the benefit card is.¡± ¡°Oh, right, I had forgotten about that.¡± She picked up the envelope, opened it, and pulled out a map, frowning, ¡°Huh? This looks like a map of an ancient house. How is this a benefit?¡± He took the map from her hand, nced at it, and said, ¡°Looks like it¡¯s a map for the next location.¡± Qiao Ruoxin nodded and decided to get some sleep; walking in high heels for an hour had been too exhausting. ¡°I¡¯ll take a nap. Wake me when we get there.¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± ¡°But there are cameras in this car¡­¡± Mo Chen pulled out a handkerchief from his suit¡¯s breast pocket, covered the camera, then looked at her and said, ¡°Go ahead and sleep.¡± She chuckled, ¡°You¡¯re the worst.¡± The man¡¯s handsome eyebrows lifted, ¡°How about calling me ¡®big brother¡¯?¡± It had been many days since hest heard Little Ghost call him ¡®Brother Mo Chen,¡¯ and he kind of missed the feeling. Qiao Ruoxin moved her face closer with a smile and called out in a soft tone, ¡°Mo Chen!¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man chuckled helplessly, ¡°Little Ghost, I asked you to call me ¡®brother,¡¯ remember?¡± ¡°I won¡¯t do it! I haven¡¯t forgiven you yet!¡± ¡°Better get some sleep.¡± Qiao Ruoxin leaned back in her seat, closed her eyes, and a smile still lingered on her lips. She woke up after half an hour and realized they hadn¡¯t reached the destination yet. She then looked at the man beside her, who was resting with his eyes closed, appearing as if he were asleep. Suddenly, a brilliant idea struck her. At the moment, she was dressed in a cheongsam, and Mo Chen was wearing a suit in the style of the Republic era; it would be such a waste not to take a picture together. Qiao Ruoxin quietly took out her phone, switched it to silent mode, then opened the camera to take a selfie. She slowly moved closer, adjusting the camera in selfie mode to include both her and the sleeping man. After taking one photo, she wasn¡¯t satisfied; the angle made her face look less three-dimensional. So, she adjusted the angle again and continued taking selfies, with the sleeping Mr. Mo serving as a prop. After many shots, she finally captured a satisfying selfie to post on her Weiboter. At that moment, the man¡¯s deep voice slowly arose, ¡°Are you done? Can I open my eyes now?¡± Qiao Ruoxin was slightly stunned, then she looked at the man¡¯s handsome face. Mo Chen curved his lips into a smile and opened his pitch-ck eyes to gaze at her. ¡°You were awake all along?¡± ¡°I never actually slept; I was just resting with my eyes closed.¡± Qiao Ruoxin could only retort stubbornly, ¡°I¡¯m just taking a few photos; you are still my boyfriend for now, can¡¯t I take a picture with you?¡± ¡°That¡¯s why I cooperated by continuing to pretend to be asleep, letting you take selfies for ten minutes,¡± the man¡¯s voice was deep,zy, and a tad sexy. The car slowly stopped. They had finally reached their destination, and Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t hesitate to push the car door open and get out. The man watched her guilty back with a curve forming at his lips. ¡­ In front of an ancient mansion. All four couples stood in ce. The on-site director said, ¡°The task you have toplete next is to find a pink Crystal Ball inside this ancient mansion, which will determine what transportation you take tomorrow morning. We¡¯ve ced three pink Crystal Balls in the mansion, which means one pair will not find one.¡± The on-site director added, ¡°The benefit card given to Sister Qiao and Mr. Mo is a map of the haunted house to help you locate the Crystal Ball. Also, I want to remind everyone that this ancient mansion has a hundred years of history from the Republican era and is rumored to be haunted, so please be mentally prepared. Good luck to all.¡± After the director finished speaking, everyone¡¯splexion changed, except for Mo Chen, who remained indifferent. Qiao Ruoxin turned her head to look at the gloomy ancient mansion and immediately felt a chill. She instinctively clung to Mo Chen¡¯s arm and moved closer to him. Mo Chen looked down at her frightened eyes, wrapped his arm around her slender waist, and whispered in her ear, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m here.¡± Host 1mented, ¡°Director, what are you doing? I can¡¯t do this, I¡¯m scared, I really can¡¯t handle these ghost house adventures at night.¡± Lu Xingxingined, ¡°I¡¯m scared too¡ªit¡¯s almost 10 p.m., this is too terrifying.¡± Lu Xingxing felt that as a daughter of a wealthy family, why should she endure such humiliation? She wasn¡¯t someone who couldn¡¯t live without earning this money! Lu Feifei retorted, ¡°Don¡¯t you have your partner with you? What¡¯s there to be afraid of?¡± Chapter 352 - 352 352 Exploring the Ancient Mansion ?Chapter 352: Chapter 352: Exploring the Ancient Mansion Chapter 352: Chapter 352: Exploring the Ancient Mansion Host 3: ¡°I might end up crying here tonight, you¡¯ll have to carry me outter.¡± Host 4: ¡°I want to cry right now, what do I do?¡± Lu Xingyu: ¡°The production team, you¡¯re really brutal. Isn¡¯t this supposed to be a couple¡¯s special? Why has it turned into a horror special?¡± Live director: ¡°This is also to test the teamwork between couples.¡± Host 1: ¡°Aside from Mo and Qiao, we¡¯re all makeshift couples here. When disaster strikes, we¡¯ll definitely scatter, that goes without saying.¡± Suddenly, a burst ofughter erupted on the set. Live director: ¡°Hurry up and set off, otherwise we won¡¯t finish on time tonight.¡± ¡­ And so, the four couples turned and walked towards the mansion. The mansion¡¯s doors slowly opened to pitch darkness inside, not a single light to be seen. The staff handed each of them a shlight. Lu Xingxing grabbed her sister¡¯s arm, her voice trembling: ¡°The production team has gone too far. They won¡¯t even turn on a light. This could scare someone to death.¡± As they stepped over the threshold into the mansion, a chilly wind blew past them. Qiao Ruoxin instantly felt her scalp tingle and subconsciously slowed her pace, her face beginning to pale. Fear filled her doe-like, clear eyes. Mo Chen nced back at her, took her icy small hand, and frowned as he spoke in a deep voice, ¡°Or should I just carry you?¡± ¡°How could I let that happen? Once the show airs, the inte will definitely say I¡¯m being melodramatic,¡± she replied. Netizens were scrutinizing reality shows with magnifying sses these days. A tiny misstep, and celebrities could face moral condemnation. The manughed uncontrobly, observing her tiny, trembling form that still tried to put on a brave front. Qiao Ruoxin picked up the map card in her hand: ¡°Anyway, we have a map. Let¡¯s hurry and find the pink Crystal Ball.¡± Gathering her courage, she suppressed the fear in her heart and walked along the corridor. Mo Chen¡¯s lips curved into an indulgent smile as he slightly tilted his head, watching her slender figure, following the figure of Little Ghost, ready to be her knight in shining armor. Meanwhile¡ª The atmosphere among the couples had somehow shifted their focus onto the map card. Lu Feifei: ¡°This mansion is so huge. To search seriously, it would take at least two to three hours, not to mention the added difficulty without any lights.¡± Host 1: ¡°Right, now the only way to quickly find the pink Crystal Ball is with that map card.¡± Lu Xingxing: ¡°Let¡¯s just take the map card, we can¡¯t lose again. What if they make us walk there tomorrow?¡± Lu Xingyu: ¡°Isn¡¯t directly snatching it a bit much?¡± Host 2: ¡°Our Xingyu still has some idol pride, huh? Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll be the bad guy. I need to get out quickly, or I might just die of fright in here, it¡¯s so dark.¡± These people quickly conspired not to search for the Crystal Ball anymore but to snatch the map card first. ¡­ Over here. Qiao Ruoxin reached the entrance of the ancestral hall and shone her shlight directly inside, only to see a heap of ancestral tablets, scaring her into stepping back. She turned and threw herself into Mo¡¯s arms. Mo Chen instinctively hugged her soft body, then looked up at the myriad ques in the hall. ¡°Scared?¡± ¡°Mhm¡­ It¡¯s too horrible. I don¡¯t want to go in. Can you look for it?¡± her voice even carried a slightly aggrieved tremble. The man patted her head: ¡°Wait here for me.¡± Mo Chen released her from his embrace, ready to enter the ancestral hall alone. Unexpectedly, the woman behind him grabbed his clothes again. He looked back: ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Qiao Ruoxin nced around, the surrounding atmosphere gloomy and frightening, waiting here alone was even more terrifying! ¡°I¡¯ll go with you; it¡¯s scarier to be here alone.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll walk in front of you!¡± Mo Chen sped her hand in his: ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± She clung tightly to the man¡¯s arm, wishing she could hide inside his coat. Inside the shrine was too dark to see anything. As they entered the shrine, Qiao Ruoxin felt an even more chilling presence, a heavy aura of gloom. The man, holding a shlight, scanned it around. Besides the numerous spiritual tablets, there were several portraits hanging, likely of ancestors, dressed in Qing Dynasty official robes. Mo Chen then walked toward a corner, and Qiao Ruoxin followed closely, fearful of being left behind by this scoundrel of a man. Indeed. In that pitch-ck corner, there was a chest with the program¡¯s logo on it. Qiao Ruoxin instantly breathed a sigh of relief. Because the difficulty had increased this time, there was no password needed. The chest could be opened directly. Opening the chest, she found it empty, without the Crystal Ball, and felt a bit disappointed. ¡°Let¡¯s get out of here quickly, it¡¯s too creepy inside, I¡¯m having trouble breathing.¡± Mo Chen responded, then felt her body trembling slightly. He sighed softly, swept her up in his arms, but only for a few seconds before quickly leaving the shrine and setting her back on the ground to stand. Before Qiao Ruoxin could react, she stood outside the shrine. Looking at the bright moonlight, she felt a bit morefortable in her heart. She looked up at Mo Chen, ¡°Don¡¯t hold me, we¡¯re recording a show. If it¡¯s broadcast, I¡¯ll get scolded.¡± ¡°Then I shall hire an online army to scold them back.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin turned and walked in another direction but had barely taken a few steps when suddenly! Out of nowhere, a cat leaped down, meowing loudly and startling her to take a sharp breath of cold air. She spun around and jumped onto Mo Chen. Mo Chen caught her in his arms. ¡°What was that sound!¡± Her face buried into the man¡¯s chest, she dared not open her eyes. ¡°It¡¯s nothing, just a stray cat.¡± The man gently patted her back,forting her with his deep and tender voice, as if he was soothing his own daughter. Qiao Ruoxin kept her eyes tightly shut, hugging the man¡¯s body, and asked in a low voice, ¡°Is it gone?¡± ¡°It¡¯s gone.¡± Only then did she carefully open her eyes, looked back for a moment, and then slowly left the man¡¯s embrace. She felt like she was about to break into a cold sweat. She had to find the pink Crystal Ball quickly; otherwise, she felt she was on the verge of a nervous breakdown from fright. Watching her timid little expression, Mo Chen found it quite cute; she had lost her usual haughty demeanor. ¡°We must find the pink Crystal Ball quickly. I can¡¯t stand it anymore. The thing I hate the most is exploring haunted houses.¡± She held the map card seriously and studied it carefully, pondering where the chest might be ced. Suddenly! A figure darted out from the darkness, snatching the map card from Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s hand! ¡°Who!¡± ¡°Sorry, Sister Qiao! We have to win this round!¡± In the darkness, she only saw a shadow running away at the speed of the wind while throwing down these words. Both Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen remained remarkably calm, standing still without any reaction. She looked at the scoundrel beside her: ¡°I can¡¯t run in high heels, why didn¡¯t you chase after them?¡± ¡°To leave you alone here, are you sure you wouldn¡¯t end up crying from fright?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Alright, she would end up crying from fear. Chapter 353 - 353 353 Then You Should Carry Me Up ?Chapter 353: Chapter 353: Then You Should Carry Me Up Chapter 353: Chapter 353: Then You Should Carry Me Up The night deepened, and chilling winds swept through the grand old mansion, casting an eerie atmosphere. Qiao Ruoxin looked at Mo Chen with some frustration, ¡°So what do we do now? Without the map card, we¡¯re just searching aimlessly. How long will it take to find that pink Crystal Ball?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± he said. The man took her hand and continued along the corridor. But she held onto Mo Chen, ¡°Or should we try to get the map card back? This ce is too big; it will take a long time to search.¡± Mo Chen looked into her worried eyes and smiled, patting her head gently, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ve memorized the map already.¡± ???? A light suddenly shone in her dim eyes. Are geniuses always this willful? How could this guy have only nced at the map a few times and memorized it? ¡°Did you really memorize it?¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯m currently calcting where the boxes could be,¡± he replied. One must admit, when this guy gets serious, he¡¯s incredibly charismatic, so handsome it¡¯s explosive! Qiao Ruoxin stared at his handsome face, with a bit of admiration in her eyes. Truly worthy of being the man she chose. Outstanding! Of course, these thoughts she kept to herself, not wishing to say them out loud and risk inting Mo Chen¡¯s ego even more. She and Mo Chen arrived at the mansion¡¯s reception hall and looked around but still found no box. Mo Chen said, ¡°There should be a box here. Check the room behind.¡± So they went to the room behind and from the shlight¡¯s beam, they illuminated every corner of the room. Sure enough, they saw a box on the bed. Qiao Ruoxin went over to open it, only to find it empty again. ¡°Why is it empty again?¡± Mo Chen closed his eyes, recalling the map card, and spoke in a deep voice, ¡°There are only three, they won¡¯t be that easy to find.¡± She acknowledged with a nod, realizing he was right. But in such a vast ancient mansion, when will they find it? And it¡¯s pitch-ck everywhere, not a single light. For someone afraid of the dark, this was a nightmare. Suddenly, Mo Chen opened his eyes and pointed the shlight towards the stairs. He took her hand and started walking upstairs. ¡°Slow down, I can¡¯t walk fast in high heels,¡± she said. Although the heels weren¡¯t very high, they still made walking somewhat difficult. Standing in front of the stairs, looking up at the seemingly endless steps, he looked down at her and said in a low voice, ¡°You have two choices, one, walk up by yourself; two, I¡¯ll carry you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± This staircase was so high. If she walked up by herself, it would take half a day, and it was all in pitch darkness. If she wasn¡¯t careful and fell, she would roll down the stairs. That wouldn¡¯t just be an adventure in an ancient mansion; it would be a crime scene. After giving it some thought, Qiao Ruoxin spoke softly, ¡°Then you carry me. You¡¯re my boyfriend after all, and even if this gets aired, the audience will understand.¡± ¡°¡­¡± This Little Ghost changes faces so quickly. The cameraman who had been following them the whole time couldn¡¯t help butugh, thinking that this couple was endlessly sweet. Mo Chen chuckled softly, his gaze full of indulgence as he looked into her dark eyes, then he lifted her by the waist. Her slender arms instinctively wrapped around his neck, and she eagerly tried to please him in a very sycophantic manner, ¡°Isn¡¯t it hot wearing so much? Let me fan you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin took the exquisite folding fan and fanned the man. Carrying her, he stepped onto the stairs, with a deep andzy voice, ¡°It is a bit hot.¡± Mo Chen was not only holding her in his arms but also holding a shlight to light the path ahead. ¡°Then let me fan you,¡± her voice was sweet and soft, and that delicate and beautiful little face moved closer, batting her eyelids. When they finally reached the upstairs, the man put her down on the ground and shone the shlight around, spotting a box under a Taishi Chair. His long legs carried him over in a few strides, and he opened the box to indeed find a pink Crystal Ball lying inside. At that moment, the voice of Little Ghost came from behind, ¡°How is it, is it there?¡± Mo Chen took the Crystal Ball and slipped it into his pocket, then stood up with an indifferent face, and turned back to look at her, ¡°No, it¡¯s not.¡± ¡°Not there again? Why is it so hard to find? With so many empty boxes, let¡¯s go look somewhere else then,¡± she said. The man walked up to her, lifted her by the waist once more, and headed toward the stairs to the third floor. Qiao Ruoxin clung tightly to his neck, not forgetting to fan him, as affectionate as could be. In the past few days, Little Ghost had been deliberately vexing him, and he hadn¡¯t enjoyed such treatment for a long time, so why not revel in it a bit longer. A faint smile appeared on the man¡¯s lips. Of course, Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t notice at all and was seriously looking around, afraid that something else would jump out. ¡°Little Ghost.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll buy you a few more qipaos to wear, how about that?¡± Mo Chen seemed to have taken a fancy to watching Little Ghost wear a qipao, her figure graceful and sexy, and her demeanor bing more alluring. ¡°You like that?¡± Through the darkness, she looked at the man¡¯s profile, so this guy actually liked qipaos. ¡°Mm, I like them,¡± he replied. Qiao Ruoxin chuckled lightly, ¡°Since you like them, then¡­ I won¡¯t wear them!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes flickered with surprise, then he chuckled, that was just like Little Ghost¡¯s true nature, always like a rebellious teenage girl. ¡°Then I¡¯ll just have to force you to wear one.¡± She raised an eyebrow, ¡°I won¡¯t wear it, what can you do to me? How will you force me to wear it?¡± When the man reached the third floor, he set her down on the ground to stand properly, then took a firm hold of her slender waist with hisrge palm, leaned down close, and murmured, ¡°I¡¯ll clean you, tie you to the bed, and then personally help you into the qipao.¡± ¡°¡­¡± That was utterly perverse. This was the true nature of Master Mo! Qiao Ruoxin pped away the hand at her waist, ¡°Why are you always so rough and simple, can¡¯t you be a little more gentle?¡± ¡°As long as it works,¡± the man¡¯s smile now tinged with a bit of roguishness. Their cameraman carrying the equipment felt mixed emotions. Could these two show some restraint in disying their affection? Theypletely forgot about the existence of their photographer, capturing many clips that couldn¡¯t be aired. Qiao Ruoxin suddenly noticed the photographer and then signalled to the man with her eyes, whispering close, ¡°We¡¯re recording a show, pay attention to the image, don¡¯t talk nonsense.¡± Mo Chen justughed and walked towards the corner with the shlight. She hurriedly followed and saw the man stopping there, looking at a painting. ¡°The woman in this painting is quite beautiful,¡± she noted. Qiao Ruoxin surveyed her surroundings; this should be a woman¡¯s room, with a vanity and such. The painting that was hanging should be the portrait of the room¡¯s mistress. The man spoke gravely, ¡°She must have been the concubine of a military officer, and also beauties are often ill-fated.¡± ¡°Why do you say that? Where can you tell that from?¡± she was a bit curious. Mo Chen¡¯s expression remained calm as he casually pointed behind her, ¡°There¡¯s a hanging rope behind you.¡± Chapter 354 - 354 354 Thats different you are my woman ?Chapter 354: Chapter 354: That¡¯s different, you are my woman Chapter 354: Chapter 354: That¡¯s different, you are my woman Qiao Ruoxin screamed in shock, ¡°Ah!¡± Then, she quickly hid behind the man, revealing her small face, and scolded angrily, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you say anything earlier! I stood there for so long!¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you usually very brave when you¡¯re bullying me? Why so cowardly now?¡± The man¡¯s tone was unmistakably mocking. ¡°When have I ever bullied you? It¡¯s always you bullying me.¡± Mo Chen turned around and pinned her against the corner, deliberately avoiding the camera, and looked down at her, ¡°Not admitting it?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, I can¡¯t beat you, you¡¯re powerful and influential, I¡¯m just a little star, how can I bully you? It¡¯s always you bullying me!¡± The man let out a snicker and lowered his voice by her ear, ¡°Alright, then as you wish, I¡¯ll bully you tonight.¡± Then, he straightened up, instantly reverting to the cold, proper Mo Chen. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help tensing up, why was there a strange premonition that tonight, in the long night ahead, was destined to be troubled¡­ She and Mo Chen had searched the ancient mansion for a long time, but couldn¡¯t find the pink Crystal Ball, and she was nearly scared to a nervous breakdown. As she was walking to the garden, the heel of her high-heeled shoe got stuck in a crack between the bricks, and she couldn¡¯t pull it out, how embarrassing. ¡°Mo Chen! My heel¡­¡± The man stopped walking, came back to her side, looked down at her foot with a smile, and said, ¡°Little Ghost, you¡¯re really a genius.¡± ¡°What do you mean by that, are you mocking me?¡± Mo Chen knelt down on one knee, grasped her ankle, and shone his shlight on the ground, then saw that the heel of the high-heeled shoe had embedded itself in the gap between the tiles¡ªit was not easy to pull out. He suddenly had an urge to tease this Little Ghost. Looking up at her small face, the man announced, ¡°It won¡¯te out.¡± ¡°What should I do then? Think of something.¡± Mo Chen held onto her ankle, and tried to pull for a long time, but it seemed like it truly wouldn¡¯te out. He stood up straight and looked down at Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s hopeful little face, ¡°How about taking off your shoes and walking barefoot?¡± ¡°Are you doing this on purpose? There are pebbles everywhere here, do you want my feet to be bruised and bleeding?¡± ¡°Then you can wait here while I go look.¡± ¡°¡­¡± If this weren¡¯t during the filming of the show, she would definitely bite him! This damn man was too irritating, he obviously knew she was afraid of the dark and even more afraid of mansions and haunted houses like this, yet he still entertained the thought of leaving her behind! Qiao Ruoxin grabbed the man¡¯s arm in a haste, ¡°I¡¯m scared¡­¡± The corners of the man¡¯s mouth curved up, and he raised his eyebrows slightly, ¡°Want to walk with me?¡± ¡°Mmm-hmm!¡± ¡°Then call me ¡®Brother¡¯?¡± Qiao Ruoxin narrowed her beautiful eyes, ¡°Mo Chen, you¡¯re exploiting the situation, aren¡¯t you! I won¡¯t call you, I won¡¯t and that¡¯s final!¡± ¡°That¡¯s striking while the iron is hot. It¡¯s you who brought the opportunity to my doorstep.¡± ¡°If I don¡¯t call you, will you really leave me here?¡± ¡°You could try it.¡± Suddenly! From somewhere came a piercing scream, probably Lu Xingxing¡¯s? It sounded like someone encountering a ghost. Qiao Ruoxin went pale. The man looked back andmented casually, ¡°Looks like some couples got scared.¡± ¡°Mo Chen, you wouldn¡¯t be so cruel, right? You spoil me the most¡­¡± She smiled and clung to his arm, gently swaying, knowing this damn man was a sucker for this tactic. Mo Chen let her sway his arm, but his attitude remained firm, a smile ying on his lips, ¡°Call me ¡®Brother¡¯?¡± If she were topromise so easily and forgive Mo Chen, Then, perhaps, acts of malice like that morning would recur from time to time, and she¡¯d often find herself tortured into the hospital by Mo Chen! This bad habit really couldn¡¯t be indulged; otherwise, he would only be more and more perverted. Seeing her silent for so long, the man frowned in displeasure, ¡°Is it that hard for you to call me ¡®brother¡¯? Then just wait here.¡± Having said that, Mo Chen removed her small hand and turned to leave without looking back. Qiao Ruoxin became anxious, ¡°Brother, brother! Mo Chen, brother! Help! Don¡¯t go!¡± A smirk curled up the corners of the man¡¯s lips as he stopped in his tracks and turned to look at her, ¡°Now you know to call me ¡®brother,¡¯ huh?¡± Mo Chen returned to her side, knelt down on one knee, and took hold of her ankle again, helping her pull the heel of her high-heeled shoe out. ¡°It¡¯s you who threatened me! As soon as my high heel is out, I will¡­¡± The man suddenly stopped what he was doing, ¡°And what will you do? Turn your back on me?¡± She turned her head aside, ¡°I didn¡¯t say that.¡± A hint of helplessness flickered across Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face, and he chuckled, then yanked her high heel forcefully, pulling it out before putting it back on for her. As he slowly stood up, he was greeted with a re from the Little Ghost. ¡°Why are you ring at me? Wasn¡¯t it you who willingly called me ¡®brother¡¯ just now?¡± the man teased with a roguish smile on his lips. ¡°That¡¯s because you forced me!¡± ¡°Hmm, I did force you, but you still called me ¡®brother.¡¯ I¡¯m very pleased,¡± he responded. Qiao Ruoxin was so infuriated sheughed, ¡°Pleased my foot, hurry up and find the pink Crystal Ball! I don¡¯t want to stay here another second!¡± Then, she boldly hid behind the man and pushed him to keep moving forward. It was already deep into the night, and the ancient house was filled with an eerie chill apanied by gusts of cold wind, as the temperature started to drop. Qiao Ruoxin was only wearing a thin cheongsam, with her arms and legs exposed, feeling chilly. She couldn¡¯t help but hug her arms. The man nced back at her casually, frowning slightly, ¡°Cold?¡± ¡°Yeah, a bit,¡± she admitted. Without another word, Mo Chen took off his suit jacket and draped it over her shoulders, enveloping her cheongsam and making her look even more delicate and pitiable. She was taken aback for a moment and then couldn¡¯t help but smile, ¡°Mo Chen, you¡¯ve really grown up. In the past, when you saw a female ssmate with an open zipper, you wouldn¡¯t offer your jacket, but now you know to give it to me.¡± Mo Chen: ¡°That¡¯s different, you¡¯re my woman, she was just a ssmate.¡± Suddenly, warmth filled her heart. She smiled softly, feeling inexplicably good, ¡°Thank you, Mo Chen.¡± Having removed his suit jacket, Mo Chen now wore a waistcoat and a ck shirt underneath, his dark and aristocratic temperament bing even more pronounced and imposing. Mo Chen walked into the annex of the ancient house with her. As soon as they entered the door, a woman¡¯s dark silhouette crashed into them, wailing like a ghost. ¡°Wooooh! Help! Ghosts!¡± Mo Chen pulled Qiao Ruoxin behind him, not letting her get hit. That voice¡­ It was Lu Xingxing! After bumping into them, Lu Xingxing screamed in fright, non-stop. Qiao Ruoxin, annoyed by the noise, shouted, ¡°Stop shouting! It¡¯s us!¡± Upon stopping her screams and recognizing Mo Chen, Lu Xingxing cried tears of joy as if she had seen a savior. ¡°Mo Chen! It¡¯s you! Thank goodness! I was scared to death!¡± Lu Xingxing grabbed the man¡¯s arm tightly, refusing to let go. The man¡¯s expression turned icy in an instant, his voice cold, ¡°Let go.¡± Chapter 355 - 355 355 Because I Want to Spend More Time with ?Chapter 355: Chapter 355: Because I Want to Spend More Time with You Chapter 355: Chapter 355: Because I Want to Spend More Time with You Qiao Ruoxin also noticed Lu Xingxing¡¯s hand, a bit over the top! They were still recording the show! ¡°But I¡¯m scared¡­¡± Mo Chen said coldly without any expression, ¡°You have your partner, go find him.¡± Lu Xingxing made a face of disgust, ¡°I don¡¯t want to find him. That Lu Xingyu doesn¡¯t care about me at all. He just goes looking for the box by himself,pletely ignoring whether I am scared or not.¡± A trace of irritation crossed the man¡¯s brow, and he abruptly withdrew his arm. He took Qiao Ruoxin by the hand and walked toward the yard. However, Lu Xingxing shouted at his retreating back, ¡°Don¡¯t go in! It¡¯s especially terrifying inside, there¡¯s a phonograph that ys!¡± Yet, Mo Chen didn¡¯t even turn back to nce. Lu Xingxing stomped her feet in anger! So annoying! Even though Mo Chen and she were betrothed since childhood, she hadn¡¯t realized his presence early enough. If she had gotten together with Mo Chen sooner, there wouldn¡¯t have been anything rted to that vixen Qiao Ruoxin! Moreover, Lu Xingxing found that she seemed to like Mo Chen more and more. Seeing Qiao Ruoxin protected behind the man, she felt an inner jealousy welling up! Mo Chen was originally her, Lu Xingxing¡¯s, fianc¨¦! She must take back her man! The cameraman lugged his equipment and aimed at Lu Xingxing¡¯s face to shoot. Lu Xingxing let loose, her temper as a youngdy ring up: ¡°What are you shooting! Go away! Stop shooting! Can¡¯t you see I¡¯ve been scared to tears?¡± The cameraman felt somewhat helpless and could only carry the equipment behind Lu Xingxing, filming her furiously storming away. ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen entered the yard and felt it was very eerie, with destion spread all around. ¡°Lu Xingxing said the phonograph in there will y, shall we still go in?¡± She indeed felt a bit cowardly. She couldn¡¯t even watch a horror movie on a normal day, and here she was venturing into a century-old mansion of the Republican era. This was seriously life-threatening. The man wrapped his arm around her waist, looked down at her, and said, ¡°If you¡¯re scared, just hold on to me tightly.¡± Qiao Ruoxin obediently wrapped her arms tightly around the man¡¯s waist. This darn man must have been working out again recently. Howe his abs feel even firmer? She buried her little face in the man¡¯s chest and closed her eyes tightly. Mo Chen looked at her frightened expression, the smile at the corner of his mouth growing thicker. The urge to tease her became stronger. This Little Ghost had been deliberately distancing from him these past few days, making him sleep on the floor, and only now did she obediently hide in his embrace. Pushing open the door, it creaked, giving off a sense of age and destion. Qiao Ruoxin sneakily opened her eyes, scanned the room in the light, and it didn¡¯t seem like there was a box to be found. ¡°Let¡¯s get out of here. It doesn¡¯t look like there¡¯s a box.¡± Mo Chen, however, spotted the phonograph immediately. He walked over with his arm around the woman¡¯s slender waist, put a record on the phonograph, and then the broken, intermittent voice of a woman singing began to y, old and eerie, a distorted sound. ¡°This singing is really creepy¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s how it was in that era,¡± he said with an indifferent expression, no big reactions, as if he was just appreciating an antique. Qiao Ruoxin looked up at the man¡¯s profile. ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid of ghosts at all? Have you never believed in them?¡± The man chuckled lowly, his long fingers tapping lightly on her forehead, ¡°I am a man.¡± ¡°Do all men not fear ghosts? The male hosts seemed quite scared just now.¡± Mo Chen looked down at the phonograph in front of him with interest, feeling quite curious about this retro item. ¡°Not necessarily.¡± Suddenly! A noise came from behind her as something fell to the ground. Qiao Ruoxin let out a piercing scream, ¡°Ah! What is that!¡± Then she buried her little face into the man¡¯s chest, clinging tightly to his tall body, her slender frame trembling slightly. Mo Chen embraced her, hisrge palm cupping her head, while his other arm encircled her waist, soothing her. ¡°It¡¯s nothing, a painting just fell off the wall.¡± Qiao Ruoxin then lifted her head and sneakily nced at the painting that had fallen to the floor, indeed, it was just a painting that had fallen. She breathed a sigh of relief, the taut string inside her rxed. At that moment, the broadcast from the production team came from outside: ¡°There are only ten minutes left, please hurry up.¡± Qiao Ruoxin started to panic, ¡°Only ten minutes left?¡± Until now, she still hadn¡¯t found the pink Crystal Ball! ¡°Quick, quick, quick, let¡¯s find that pink Crystal Ball, or else we might have to walk to the next location tomorrow.¡± She pulled at the man, ready to leave the room. Mo Chen, however, pulled her back into his arms, then took out the pink Crystal Ball and held it up before her eyes. Her face was anxious, but upon seeing the pink Crystal Ball, she burst intoughter, ¡°When did you find it?¡± ¡°Second floor.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was slightly taken aback, then she became angry, ¡°When I asked you earlier, why did you say you didn¡¯t have it? You did it on purpose!¡± As she spoke, she tried to p his chest. Mo Chen quickly grabbed her slender wrist, his deep gaze locked on her, ¡°I wanted to spend more time with you.¡± That profound gaze¡­ She withdrew her hand, ¡°Stop that, you¡¯re trying to trick me again.¡± The man pulled her into his embrace, his arm wrapped around her slender waist, stroking her back, his chin resting on the top of her head as he spoke in a deep voice, ¡°Actually, on second thought, I don¡¯t think I¡¯ve been a very good boyfriend.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked puzzled, lifting her head to gaze at his handsome face. Mo Chen: ¡°After I won you over, I often neglected you, and I said I¡¯d take you traveling, but through our on-again, off-again rtionship, I never fulfilled that promise.¡± He hadn¡¯te to terms with these issues over the past two years. Yet thesest few days, he somewhat understood how Qiao Ruoxin felt two years ago. Two years earlier, he was young and impetuous, and having just returned to the country, his father put him to work in theboratory, aiming to hone his skills so that he could achieve something andter enter the corporate hierarchy without controversy. At that time, with the help of some bad friends, he chased down this Little Ghost. Only for the first month did he date her every day, taking her to various events, but then his work became increasingly busy, spending longer hours in theboratory, as he was rushing for the new productunch. When Little Ghost threw tantrums, he did nothing but throw money at her with gifts to keep her appeased, without any other change. Thinking back, with his arrogant attitude towards love at the time, a breakup was inevitable. But Little Ghost¡¯s disappearance from the Human World delivered him an unprecedented sense of defeat. Mo Chen looked at the small face before him and slowly said, ¡°So, I¡¯d like to take this opportunity as a way of traveling with you, hmm?¡± ¡°Would you say this counts as a business trip?¡± The man frowned slightly, ¡°I funded the entire budget for this couple¡¯s special, including the use of a private ne.¡± Her slender fingers climbed onto the man¡¯s shoulders, ¡°So you had nned all along? Everything at thepany is arranged too?¡± Chapter 356 - 356 356 Do you have to sleep in my room ?Chapter 356: Chapter 356: Do you have to sleep in my room tonight? Chapter 356: Chapter 356: Do you have to sleep in my room tonight? Mo Chen¡¯s lips curled into a smile, ¡°Hmm, of course.¡± ¡°But I don¡¯t want to stay a moment longer in this ancient house! It¡¯s so scary here!¡± This guy¡¯s thought process is really something, talking about love in this creepy, haunted old house? Can¡¯t we find a more romantic ce to go outside! The man looked at her copsing, aggrieved little face and lowered his head to kiss her forehead, ¡°Okay, we¡¯ll go out.¡± The photographers following them were fed another face-full of dog food, feeling worn out. ¡­ After a whole night ofmotion, the photography shoot finally ended. By the time Qiao Ruoxin got back to the car, she felt nearly exhausted. ¡°So tired¡­ Finally left that creepy old house, I will never go there a second time.¡± She nearly had a nervous breakdown that night. Mo Chen leaned back in his seat, looking at her fatigued appearance, ¡°Go back, take a bath, apply medication, and then go to sleep early. You¡¯ll probably have to get up early tomorrow.¡± ¡°Hmm, but forget about the medication, it¡¯s been several days, it¡¯s not that serious anymore.¡± The man looked at her silently. Forget it, I¡¯ll still go and apply the medication for herter. After returning to the hotel. Qiao Ruoxin went straight to her own room, immediately took off her high heels, and walked on the carpet to the living room, where she copsed onto the sofa. She was just too tired, feeling like she could fall asleep in a second. ¡°No, I must have the self-care of a female star. No matter how tired, I have to remove the makeup, take a bath, and apply a facial mask before sleeping.¡± She mustered thest bit of her strength to stand up and walk to the bathroom. Standing in front of the washbasin, she began to remove her makeup, exhausted, barely able to keep her eyes open. After removing her makeup, she tied up her long hair and began to undress from the cheongsam, which had a rather difficult knot to untie. Half an hourter. Wrapped in a bathrobe, she walked out of the bathroom, applied various night-time skincare products, and nned to sit on the living room sofa for a while before going to sleep. Ding Dong¡ª The doorbell rang. Qiao Ruoxin stood up and walked to the entryway, opening the door, and as expected, it was Mo Chen. The man stood expressionless outside the door, looking up when she opened it, ¡°Why did it take you so long to open the door?¡± ¡°What are you doing at my room? Didn¡¯t the production team arrange a room for you?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s lips curled up, his voice husky, ¡°Little Ghost¡­¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°I was locked out, didn¡¯t bring my room card, so¡­¡± His gaze shifted towards her room behind her. Qiao Ruoxin let out a coldugh, ¡°Then go to the lobby and ask at the front desk. What use is iting to me?¡± The man frowned displeasedly, ¡°You are my woman. Can¡¯t we sleep in the same room?¡± ¡°Of course not!¡± With that, Qiao Ruoxin was about to close the door, but she had already lost the moment she opened it. Mo Chen pushed open the door and wrapped his arms around her slender waist, pushing her into the room, as the door automatically closed. ¡°Mo Chen! What are you doing! I haven¡¯t forgiven you yet! Stop messing around!¡± The man advanced step by step, forcing her to retreat step by step. Mo Chen scooped her up around the waist, heading straight for the bedroom and thenying her on the bed. ¡°You!¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you miss the feeling of being touchedst night? Lie down, let me apply the medication.¡± ¡°Mo Chen! I¡¯ve already told you, it doesn¡¯t hurt anymore, it¡¯s not that serious.¡± Mo Chen pushed her down onto the bed, undoing the belt around her bathrobe, his deep voice coaxing her, ¡°Be good, don¡¯t move, let me apply the medication onest time.¡± Feeling helpless, shey on the bed and continued to feign death, closing her eyes. Then, she once again felt that strange sensation from her dream the previous night. Mo Chen¡¯s warm hands roamed over her body, followed by the cold cream being applied to her skin. Suddenly, her body stiffened, and she abruptly opened her eyes. This damn man was actually touching her on purpose¡­ ¡°Mo Chen, I asked you to apply the ointment, not to take advantage of me! Don¡¯t touch me randomly!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you quite like this feeling though?¡± Qiao Ruoxin sat up, put on her robe, and red at the damn man, ¡°The ointment is on, you can leave now, I want to sleep.¡± The man looked down at Little Ghost from above, ¡°I will sleep here, on the sofa.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin stood up, ¡°Do you have to sleep in my room tonight?¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± ¡°Then you sleep on the bed, the sofa is so ufortable.¡± Mo Chen raised his eyebrows slightly, surprise flitting across his handsome face, ¡°Really?¡± She gave a slow smile, ¡°Mhm, go take a bath, I¡¯ll wait for you.¡± The man narrowed his eyes, feeling that things couldn¡¯t be that simple, but he turned and headed to the bathroom anyway. It wasn¡¯t until the bathroom door closed, and the sound of running water could be heard. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh, then leaned back on the bed to wait, picking up her phone to flip through her photo album, admiring the selfies she had taken that night. ¡­ Ten minutester. Mo Chen walked out of the bathroom, wearing a white bathrobe. But he couldn¡¯t find Little Ghost¡¯s figure anywhere in the bedroom. Had she run off? At the thought of these two words, his temples throbbed violently. He picked up the phone and dialed Xiaowu¡¯s number, ¡°Have you seen where she went?¡± ¡°Boss Mo, Miss Qiao seems to have gone to your room.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He really wanted to kill this Little Ghost. With a gloomy expression on his handsome face, he hung up the phone, left the presidential suite, and went straight to his own room. Standing outside the door, he rang the doorbell. After a long while, Qiao Ruoxinzily opened the door, ¡°Boss Mo, you finally came. I went to the front desk and got a room card to help you unlock your door. Aren¡¯t I amazing?¡± Mo Chen clenched his teeth and said, ¡°You are really fucking amazing!¡± ¡°You¡¯re wee; then get some sleep, I¡¯m leaving.¡± After saying that, Qiao Ruoxin put on a gentle smile, ready to leave. But unexpectedly, the man hoisted her over his shoulder and mmed the room door shut. Her smile froze on her lips, ¡°What are you doing! Let me go! Are you nning to repeat that morning¡¯s atrocities? I¡¯m telling you, if you dare do that to me again, I will never forgive you!¡± Mo Chen carried her back to the bedroom and after closing the door, he locked it. Then he put her on the bed and pounced on her, pinning her down so she couldn¡¯t move. He wouldn¡¯t spend the whole night on top of her again, would he? This was Mo Chen¡¯s ssic sleeping position. Mo Chen pressed her down hard, his arms holding her slender waist, his forehead against hers, ¡°Little Ghost, I haven¡¯t held you in my sleep for several days now, I miss you, I can¡¯t live without you, do you understand?¡± ¡°¡­¡± All she could do was listen quietly. The man embraced her soft body and kissed her lips, but it was only a brief touch. ¡°I know I frightened you that morning, so I won¡¯t touch you now, it¡¯s just to sleep, okay?¡± She huffed softly, turned her head away, and didn¡¯t want to deal with this damn man. Mo Chen turned on his side andy next to her, tucking her in with the nket, then he turned off the bedsidemp. ¡°Little Ghost, good night.¡± The man tightened his hold on her body, burying his head into the nape of her neck, his warm breath spraying on her corbone, tickling. Chapter 357 - 357 357 The Prop is Tampered With ?Chapter 357: Chapter 357: The Prop is Tampered With Chapter 357: Chapter 357: The Prop is Tampered With Lu Xingxing knocked on her sister Lu Feifei¡¯s door and entered the room. ¡°Why are you not sleeping at thiste hour and running to my room instead?¡± Lu Feifei was somewhat displeased. After being troubled all night long, she couldn¡¯t even get a good night¡¯s sleep; how could there be such an idiotic little sister. Lu Xingxing began to be unreasonable. ¡°Sis! What should I do now? Mo Chen has gone too far. For a woman, he¡¯s even willing to go on a reality TV show when he normally refuses to even ept interviews.¡± Lu Feifei, who was applying a face mask, sat on the sofa with her legs elegantly crossed: ¡°Isn¡¯t that a good thing? If you end up marrying him in the future, he will spoil you the same way.¡± Upon thinking this way, Lu Xingxing indeed felt less upset. ¡°That¡¯s true, but would he dote on me like he dotes on that vixen?¡± Lu Feifei: ¡°Why not? Anything is possible.¡± ¡°But I still haven¡¯t found any evidence of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fake pregnancy. I¡¯ve been listening through the bug for a long time and haven¡¯t found any useful information¡ªit¡¯s all them flirting and bickering! So annoying!¡± The more she listened, the more suffocated she felt inside, which is why Lu Xingxing ran over to vent to her sister. Lu Feifei nced at her sister with some speechlessness: ¡°Can¡¯t you be a bit more patient? It¡¯s only been a few days?¡± ¡°But when I see Mo Chen treating that little vixen so well, it hurts! This man was originally mine! And now he¡¯s pampering another woman!¡± Enraged, Lu Xingxing hugged the pillow: ¡°Mo Chen must think she¡¯s pregnant, so that¡¯s why he¡¯s spoiling her. No way! I have to tell Mo Chen that the vixen isn¡¯t really pregnant; she¡¯s deceiving him!¡± After saying that, Lu Xingxing immediately stood up, but was pulled back by Lu Feifei to sit on the sofa. ¡°Are you out of your mind? If you tell him rashly like this, do you think Mo Chen will believe you?¡± ¡°Then¡­ Sis, what should I do? I get so angry just looking at Qiao Ruoxin! How can I get evidence that she¡¯s not pregnant? You¡¯ve seen her too, with her heavy makeup and high heels; she doesn¡¯t look pregnant at all.¡± Lu Feifei narrowed her eyes, removed the face mask, and tossed it into the trash can: ¡°To prove swiftly that she is not pregnant, there¡¯s only one way: get her blood, send it for testing at the hospital, and show Mo Chen the test report. That will be more convincing than anything.¡± ¡°Sis, how is that possible? I can¡¯t even get close to Qiao Ruoxin, let alone draw her blood.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why you can only use the bug and wait. If she¡¯s not pregnant, she¡¯ll slip up sooner orter.¡± Lu Xingxing was a bit anxious: ¡°But how long will I have to wait?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve already inquired about the process. Tomorrow is the individual battle for the girls; you have a chance to be grouped with Mo Chen.¡± Lu Xingxing looked incredulous: ¡°What are you talking about? How is that possible? Weren¡¯t the pairs set already for the couples¡¯ special?¡± Lu Feifei, holding her smartphone, lightly tapped the screen: ¡°Tomorrow morning is the girls¡¯ PK. If you win, you get the chance to rece a male guest. I¡¯ll help you win. Then, you can get Mo Chen switched to your team, fair and square. If Qiao Ruoxin dares to make a fuss, well, it won¡¯t look good for her either since it¡¯s during the filming of the show.¡± ¡°Really? Thank you, sis! You¡¯re so smart!¡± ¡°I¡¯ve created an opportunity for you. You have to seize it, or even a deity won¡¯t be able to help you.¡± ¡°I definitely will!¡± ¡­ Three o¡¯clock in the morning. Qiao Ruoxin groggily opened her eyes, momentarily unable to recall where she was. Only when she saw the man¡¯s sturdy arm around her waist did she remember what had happened before they fell asleep. She had been carried back to bed by Mo Chen, and then¡­ she fell asleep. This man always became brutish at critical moments and wouldn¡¯t allow any resistance. She tried to pry his arm away, but the man tightened his grip and anguid, sensual voice came from behind her ear, ¡°Where are you going?¡± ¡°To the bathroom.¡± With a curve at the corner of his mouth, the man released her waist: ¡°Go ahead. If you dare note back, I¡¯lle and fetch you myself.¡± ¡°Mo Chen, you¡¯re just a pervert!¡± She removed the man¡¯s arm in one swift motion, red at him behind her, and then got up to walk towards the bathroom. Qiao Ruoxin entered the bathroom, stood in front of the washstand, and looked at herself in the mirror. She turned on the tap, sshing cold water on her face, which woke her up a bit. The time was still early, so she had to hurry up and get some more sleep, or else she would have a whole day of shooting tomorrow. When Qiao Ruoxin returned to the bed, the man pulled her soft body into his arms and kissed her earlobe, ¡°It¡¯s still early, sleep a bit longer.¡± ¡°Mm,¡± she replied with a slight smile at the corner of her mouth, actually, being in love with Mo Chen was quite sweet. She closed her eyes and quickly fell into a deep sleep. ¡­ The next day, early morning. Modu University, gymnasium. A thousand students from the school sat in the audience, waiting to participate in the recording, with screams erupting from the site, primarily fans of Lu Xingyu and Qiao Ruoxin, each making up half. ¡°Xingyu baby! Come out!¡± ¡°Mortal Princess Qiao Ruoxin! Mortal Princess Qiao Ruoxin!¡± ¡°Ahhh! Lu Xingyu is so handsome!¡± The screams at the venue almost flipped the gymnasium upside down. At the moment when all the guests entered, the gymnasium erupted in screams like a concert with ten thousand people. Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen changed into white couple¡¯s sportswear, casual and refreshing. She raised a smile and greeted her fans in the venue, ¡°Hello everyone, I¡¯m your Xinxin, Qiao Ruoxin, I¡¯m very happy to be here~¡± Xinxin? The man standing to the side curved the corners of his mouth and nced at the delicate makeup of the little ghost, his dark eyes full of doting. ¡°Sister Qiao, you¡¯re so beautiful! Even more so than on television!¡± ¡°That¡¯s really pretty, such a great figure, such long legs, such white skin.¡± ¡°Mo Chen is so handsome! My God, the two of them are such a perfect match.¡± ¡°Jealously crying, moved by their love, just look at the way Lord Mo is always watching Qiao Ruoxin.¡± The screaming gradually quieted down. The onsite director began to announce the tasks, ¡°Wee everyone to the gymnasium at Imperial Capital University, where we will conduct a women¡¯spetition, and the winner will have the opportunity to rece their partner.¡± As soon as these words came out, Lu Xingxing¡¯s lips curled into a smug smile, and she couldn¡¯t help but nce at her sister, Lu Feifei. Sister was right, the show was about to start! Upon hearing the task, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes, bright and clear, suddenly widened, ¡°Why is it like this?¡± The handsome and tall Mo Chen next to her furrowed his brows slightly, a hint of displeasure appearing on his beautiful features. He sponsored the whole event just to be in the same team as the little ghost, was this segment courting death? Mo Chen¡¯s jawline was tense, and his expression grew colder. Qiao Ruoxin had already felt the aggression emanating from the man, she leaned over quietly, covered her mouth, and whispered, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t lose.¡± Chapter 358 - 358 358 Youre Breaking the Rules ?Chapter 358: Chapter 358: You¡¯re Breaking the Rules! Chapter 358: Chapter 358: You¡¯re Breaking the Rules! The man let out a disdainful sneer, giving her a sideways nce with a deep voice, ¡°You want to rece me after winning, huh?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin was stunned for a moment. Was she really that bad in this jerk¡¯s eyes? She coughed and nudged the man with her body, tilting her head and said softly, ¡°Although I haven¡¯t forgiven you yet, I can¡¯t just watch you team up with another woman. We have gone public with our rtionship, I¡¯m not that senseless.¡± A trace of amusement finally appeared on Mo Chen¡¯s cold, handsome face. He considered Little Ghost to still have some conscience. The man¡¯s arm automatically wrapped around her slender waist, as he lowered his head close to her and simply replied, ¡°Mmhmm.¡± ¡°Mmhmm your head! Be goodter, don¡¯t give me attitude, we¡¯re recording the show right now. If this gets broadcast,izens will definitely overinterpret it.¡± A glimmer of distaste appeared amid Mo Chen¡¯s brows, as he said in a deep voice, ¡°I know.¡± Director on set, ¡°Okay, let¡¯s start the first challenge now: acupressure mat sprint. Whoever runs the most times wins.¡± The host let out a howl. Host 1: ¡°Oh my god, the production team is too much! Another acupressure mat, do you know how painful that is? It¡¯s killing me!¡± Host 2: ¡°I feel like I could die on the spot, can I just give up now?¡± Lu Xingyu: ¡°You seem to have forgotten this is the women¡¯spetition, it has nothing to do with us.¡± Host 3: ¡°Oh dear, how did I forget that! Hahaha, well then, we are princes in need of saving by princesses, go princesses!¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at the runway paved with acupressure mats in front of her and her feet already hurt. Lu Xingxing had a smug look on her face, as if she had already foreseen herself winning. Lu Feifei whispered beside her, ¡°This round I¡¯ll purposely win, you take the next one. I¡¯ve messed with the props, so take it easyter.¡± ¡°Yeah yeah! Thanks, sis!¡± Director on set: ¡°Ladies, you may now talk trash to each other.¡± Lu Xingxing, with a determined demeanor, ¡°I will definitely win! I want to switch partners and try a new one!¡± Lu Feifei: ¡°I¡¯ll do my best.¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled faintly, ¡°You guys go ahead, as long as I¡¯m with Mr. Mo, I¡¯m good.¡± Director on set: ¡°Now gentlemen, cheer on your partners.¡± Lu Xingyu said without much enthusiasm, ¡°Cheer up, if you win, you can rece me, hurry up and go.¡± The audienceughed uproariously, thinking that Lu Xingyu and Lu Feifei were ying the bickering couple, unaware that these two genuinely couldn¡¯t stand each other. When it came to Mo Chen, the whole ce fell silent, everyone waiting for Mr. Mo¡¯s domineering deration. However, Mo Chen nced sideways at her and said in a deep voice, ¡°Little Ghost, I¡¯m yours.¡± In an instant, the whole city erupted, everyone screamed. Host 1: ¡°Wow, spreading the dog food again, how can we fake couples bear it!¡± Host 2: ¡°Real couples are so sweet, I¡¯m sweetened by it, what are we even doing here, broadcasting a live romance drama of the wealthy? The production team is too much, did you invite them to scatter dog food?¡± Lu Xingxing snorted. After winning the gameter, she would definitely switch Mo Chen out! Lu Feifei muttered to herself, ¡°Didn¡¯t expect the legendary Mr. Mo to be so good at pampering women, heh¡­¡± And so, the whistle blew, and the firstpetition began. Qiao Ruoxin looked at the acupressure mats and her feet felt sore. If she had to run on this several times, it felt like her feet would be ruined. Lu Xingxing nced at her, ¡°Youck exercise just by looking at you, you winning is a ghost¡¯s chance. My sister will definitely win this round!¡± As soon as Qiao Ruoxin stepped on the acupressure mat, her brows twisted, it was too painful! It was like stepping on sharp little pebbles. Mo Chen stood aside, watching her, ¡°Quicken your pace, it might hurt less.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± She bit her teeth and ran forward quickly. As expected, Lu Feifei won the round in first ce, amid cheers from the audience, all marveling at the physical fitness worthy of an Olympian athlete. Qiao Ruoxin stood to the side, a bit unhappy. Mo Chen picked up her slender leg and helped her rub her foot, ¡°It¡¯s fine, best two out of three.¡± The live audience, upon witnessing this scene, started screaming again, finding it simply incredible. That was the son of Asia¡¯s wealthiest man, the notoriously temperamental Mo Chen, actually massaging Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s foot! But what nobody knew was that this was actually just their routine. ¡°The acupressure board hurts too much, it¡¯s my first time walking on one.¡± The man continued to rub her foot, looking up at her, ¡°Does it feel any better now?¡± ¡°Mm¡­¡± Lu Xingxing, who was resting to the side, was about to explode with anger looking at this scene. ¡°Sis! Look at this Qiao Ruoxin. We¡¯re still recording the show, in public, and she doesn¡¯t know the first thing about shame.¡± Lu Feifei: ¡°She¡¯s just naturally suited to be a lover, and a secret one at that.¡± ¡°Haha, right¡­ exactly! A starlet who can¡¯t make the cut!¡± Lu Xingxing¡¯s tone was full of disdain. Break time was over. Live director: ¡°For the second round, the four princesses will hold water cups while jumping rope. The one who spills the least water wins.¡± Jumping rope? She was good at this, and a smile appeared on her face. Thepetition officially started. Each person held a cup of water as they jumped rope together. In Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s cup, only half of the water remained. Lu Feifei ended up with just an empty cup, while Lu Xingxing actually still had more than half a cup left! The live director announced that Lu Xingxing won this round. Qiao Ruoxin stared at Lu Xingxing¡¯s water cup, thinking it simply did not make sense. Lu Xingxing, however, smirked extremely smugly because her water cup was specially designed, a result of her sister having bribed the props team¡ªsuch a thrill! Win one more round, and she could bring Mo Chen back! The third round. Live director: ¡°This round¡¯s task is to pop balloons. Each of the four princesses has ten balloons attached to them. The one who pops the most balloons wins.¡± Qiao Ruoxin pursed her lips tightly, eyeing the Lu sisters across from her. She had to win this round, otherwise Mo Chen would definitely be taken away. Thepetition began. The four women engaged in the fray, popping balloons off each other. Lu Feifei seemed to intentionally go easy on her sister, and within a short time, all the balloons had been popped by Lu Xingxing. Thepetition now reached a fever pitch. Only Qiao Ruoxin and Lu Xingxing remained on the field. Mo Chen, seated in the resting area, had a dark expression on his face, his handsome features tense, his pitch-ck eyes focusing intently on Little Ghost in thepetition. Lu Xingyu next to him spoke, ¡°Mr. Mo, do you think Ruoxin can win?¡± Mo Chen was silent, not bothering to reply. Meanwhile. Lu Xingxing and Qiao Ruoxin gradually moved closer. ¡°This time I will definitely win. I have to get Mo Chen over to my side!¡± Qiao Ruoxin let out augh, ¡°Why are you so confident?¡± Lu Xingxing suddenly leaned in, lowering her voice, ¡°Because I have a secret weapon!¡± Having said that, Lu Xingxing suddenly pulled out a needle and thrust it towards the balloons behind her, bursting three of them in a second. ¡°That¡¯s cheating! How do you have a needle?¡± Chapter 359 - 359 359 You Dont Know Shit Im So Tired ?Chapter 359: Chapter 359: You Don¡¯t Know Shit! I¡¯m So Tired! Chapter 359: Chapter 359: You Don¡¯t Know Shit! I¡¯m So Tired! Lu Xingxing smiled shamelessly, ¡°What¡¯s it to you? The production team didn¡¯t say we couldn¡¯t prepare ourselves. In any case, you¡¯re doomed to lose!¡± Even if one could inte balloons quickly, it was still not as fast as bursting them with a needle! Qiao Ruoxin retreated and dodged, but she was quickly defeated by Lu Xingxing, who popped all her balloons with a needle. The production team ultimately dered Lu Xingxing the winner. Given that they were still recording, and there were so many spectators around constantly filming with their phones, Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t have the luxury of losing her temper or else she would be recorded and used online of throwing a diva fit. The onsite director said, ¡°Xingxing, you now have the choice to switch partners or not.¡± Lu Xingxing replied, ¡°Of course I want to switch. Otherwise, what was the point of all the effort to win? I choose to switch with Mo Chen!¡± The atmosphere went silent, filled with awkwardness. The production team was also a bit at a loss. They couldn¡¯t afford to offend either the Mo Family or the Lu Family. The onsite director could only turn to Qiao Ruoxin, ¡°Ruoxin, are you and Mr. Mo willing?¡± Yet, Qiao Ruoxin simply smiled faintly, ¡°I bet and I ept the loss. Let¡¯s switch. Isn¡¯t it this afternoon that we can switch back? When I win, I¡¯lle back.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was cold as always, and with his typical economy of words, he uttered just four, ¡°I bet and ept.¡± Lu Xingxingughed joyfully, ¡°Exactly! You¡¯ve got to have the spirit of epting a bet when you y a game! Sorry, little sister Qiao, I¡¯m just borrowing your partner for a bit.¡± The onsite director breathed a sigh of relief, thankful that the big shot was being cooperative, or else they really couldn¡¯t have continued filming the program. The onsite director announced, ¡°Alright, partner switch sessful. However, this afternoon¡¯spetition will allow for another switch back, so all princesses, give it your all!¡± A cold smirk appeared at the corner of Mo Chen¡¯s mouth as he nced sideways at the Little Ghost, ¡°Was that intentional?¡± ¡°Of course not!¡± The man let out a coldugh. Qiao Ruoxin could sense the man was truly angry. She quietly slipped her small hand into his palm, tiptoed, and whispered into his ear, ¡°Mo Chen, I¡¯ll win you back this afternoon! I¡¯ll definitely win in the afternoon!¡± The onsite director said, ¡°We¡¯ve had a great time today with the students from Modu University. Now we can head to the next location.¡± Then the morning filming officially ended, and they returned to the hotel for a lunch break. ¡­ The hotel. Mo Chen returned to the presidential suite, his expression dark, visibly irked to the core. He pressed his lips tightly together, removed his tracksuit jacket, and tossed it onto the sofa nearby. His tall frame copsed onto the plush bed, frowning in irritation. The thought of standing next to Lu Xingxing that afternoon made him feel nauseous. Suddenly, the doorbell rang. Mo Chen¡¯s brows furrowed, choosing to ignore it. But the doorbell continued to ring, and finally, out of impatience, he angrily got up to answer it. The moment he opened the door, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s delicate and pretty face appeared, wearing a smiling expression. ¡°Mo Chen, they said you don¡¯t eat lunch, so I ordered takeout from the best eatery in Modu. Let¡¯s eat together,¡± she said. Mo Chen nced down at her eyes, ¡°I don¡¯t feel like eating, I have no appetite.¡± With that, he turned and walked back into the room. Qiao Ruoxin followed close behind, entering the room with him. The man sat on the living room couch and picked up a box of cigarettes, taking one out and cing it between his lips, then lighting it with a lighter. She ced the takeout boxes on the coffee table, then walked over, straddled the man¡¯s waist, and removed the cigarette from his thin lips, extinguishing it in the ashtray. ¡°No smoking! Time to eat!¡± Qiao Ruoxin adjusted her sitting position, sitting sideways in the man¡¯s arms, then opened the takeout bag, set out the meal boxes, and instantly, a scent of food filled the air. Mo Chen looked at her pursed rosy lips and chuckled, ¡°Little Ghost, are you trying to seduce me again?¡± ¡°Would that work?¡± The man¡¯s slender fingers pinched her chin, ¡°Then call me ¡®big brother¡¯?¡± She blinked, her voice soft as she called out, ¡°Mo Chen big brother.¡± ¡°You only behave for just a moment like this.¡± ¡°Shall we eat, okay?¡± She picked up a xiaolongbao with her chopsticks and brought it to the man¡¯s lips, her clear eyes full of sincerity. Mo Chen chuckled softly and then bit into the xiaolongbao. It wasn¡¯t easy to have this Little Ghost coax him to eat, so he treasured the opportunity. Qiao Ruoxin fed him good-humoredly until he finished his meal and then started to feed him fruit, feeling like she was an emotionless feeding machine. No matter what she fed him, Mo Chen ate it all. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you eating?¡± ¡°I¡¯m a star; you¡¯re not. I need to look good on camera; otherwise, I¡¯ll swell up in the afternoon.¡± As she spoke, she picked up a piece of cut fruit with a fork and ced it into the man¡¯s mouth. Mo Chen frowned, ¡°Are you saying I don¡¯t need to care about my image?¡± Sheughed, ¡°You¡¯re a man, and besides, Mo Chen big brother, you¡¯re in such good shape, a little more won¡¯t matter, you¡¯re very thin.¡± Mo Chen¡¯srge palm held her slim waist, his fingers already sneaking underneath her T-shirt, touching the skin around her waist. The man¡¯s voice suddenly became husky, drawing close to her little face, ¡°Little Ghost, actually, I want to eat you more.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s body stiffened in an instant, subconsciously pulling the man¡¯s hand away, seeing that things were about to get heated! ¡°I¡¯m warning you, you should always remember the atrocity youmitted that morning! I haven¡¯t forgiven you yet, and if you really want to leave me with a psychological shadow that makes me forever resist sleeping with you, then just keep going.¡± This bad habit had to be fixed in Mo Chen, otherwise she¡¯d end up abused into the hospital, and who could stand that? A faintyer of helplessness shrouded Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face, he said gravely, ¡°It was just a thought.¡± She huffed, ¡°Even thinking is not okay! Because you¡¯re a man of action, if you think too much you¡¯ll act on it!¡± ¡°You know me so well?¡± ¡°Of course, otherwise how could I have the nerve to be your girlfriend?¡± Mo Chen chuckled, ¡°Then you should know, it¡¯s because I¡¯m willing to spoil you that I care about your feelings, otherwise your psychological shadow would mean nothing to me.¡± Indeed, that was the case. Mo Chen could have forced himself on her against her will, just like the atrocity hemitted that morning. But he still cared about her feelings, wanting her to also enjoy their intimacy, so he endured and waited. That morning, her tactless words and aggressive manner really did hurt a man¡¯s pride, which provoked Mo Chen and led to his loss of control. She took the initiative to wrap her arms around the man¡¯s neck, leaning on his shoulder, ¡°I know, you treat me the best.¡± ¡°Join me in bed for a rest, hmm? I¡¯m tired from all the fussing this morning.¡± The man picked her up and walked towards the bedroom. ¡°I was the one moving all morning, what are you tired for?¡± she said with augh. Mo Chen nced at her indifferently, ¡°You don¡¯t know shit! I¡¯m mentally exhausted!¡± Chapter 360 - 360 360 We Must Win This Time ?Chapter 360: Chapter 360: We Must Win This Time Chapter 360: Chapter 360: We Must Win This Time She couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud again. The man let hery down on the bed to sleep and soon she heard his steady breathing behind her. Was he really that tired? He fell asleep so quickly, acting as if he was the one who hadpeted that morning. It was clearly she who had been busy all morning without a break. Qiao Ruoxin also got into afortable position and closed her eyes, it was time to rest for a while, otherwise, how would she win thepetition in the afternoon? In the afternoon, she must win and switch Mo Chen back! She really didn¡¯t want to see Mo Chen standing next to Lu Xingxing, such an eyesore! ¡­ In the afternoon, the shooting continued. As the four couples started to get into the cars, Qiao Ruoxin distinctly felt the aura of hostility emanating from Mo Chen; he got into the car with Lu Xingxing with a dark expression on his face. She and Lu Xingyu got into another car. It would take forty minutes to reach their destination from here, and those forty minutes, Mo Chen would probably have to endure till he exploded. Lu Xingyu, seeing her constantly texting on her phone, couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°What, missing him already after being apart just for a while?¡± She looked up at Lu Xingyu and smiled without saying a word. There wasn¡¯t much to exin, let him think what he wanted. Lu Xingyu added, ¡°I can finally have a bit of peace and quiet.¡± ¡°Hm? What do you mean by that?¡± ¡°Lu Xingxing is just too noisy, I really can¡¯t stand her princess temper, I can¡¯t wait for her to swap me away.¡± Qiao Ruoxin muttered to herself inwardly: Mr. Lu, I still need to have you switched back this afternoon. She looked down at her phone screen, a WeChat message from Mo Chen read: [You have to winter!] Qiao Ruoxin: [Mhm, I know! Just be good and endure a little while longer, once we get to the field, it¡¯ll all be fine.] Mo Chen: [Annoying like a fly.] Qiao Ruoxin: [Wasn¡¯t she your childhood betrothed? Is it really appropriate to dislike her so much?] Mo Chen: [Shut the fuck up!] Even through the phone screen, she could feel Mo Chen¡¯s fury; a smile spilled over the corner of her mouth, poor Mo Chen. Meanwhile¡ª In another car. Lu Xingxing had finally won the opportunity to pair up with Mo Chen and she certainly wasn¡¯t going to waste it. ¡°Mo Chen, won¡¯t you even congratte me for winning?¡± Lu Xingxing, observing the man¡¯s profile from such a close distance, clicked her tongue in amazement, thinking that indeed, he was the golden standard of good looks in the second generation social circle, extremely handsome. If it weren¡¯t for his explosive temper, he would truly be wless. The man kept his eyes on his phone screen, head down, unwilling even to spare Lu Xingxing an extra nce. Lu Xingxing, angered by his indifference, snatched his phone away, ¡°I¡¯m talking to you! Can you look at me! What¡¯s with that attitude!¡± In an instant, the atmosphere in the car became tense, ready to ignite at a moment¡¯s notice. Mo Chen, containing the revulsion deep inside, gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Shut the fuck up! Or I swear I¡¯ll kick you out of the car!¡± He retrieved his phone, and the thought of Lu Xingxing having touched it shed a hint of disgust in his eyes. He picked up a wet wipe from beside him and wiped down the phone. The photographer sitting in the passenger seat captured this scene and was so shocked that he didn¡¯t dare to utter a word, even holding his breath. The tempers of these rich second generations really are unpredictable, changing at the drop of a hat. The photographer was nearly sweating bullets¡ªthe atmosphere inside the car was like an icy wastnd where an avnche could happen at any moment. Lu Xingxing stared dazedly at the man, with the photographer and the driver still in the car, she simply couldn¡¯t descend from her mortifying pedestal. She had thought that Mo Chen would restrain his temper for the sake of the recording show, but she hadn¡¯t expected him to be just as irascible. Lu Xingxing¡¯s face turned alternately pale and flushed, unsure of how to react. After what felt like a long time, Lu Xingxing suddenly asked, ¡°Do you treat Qiao Ruoxin the same way?¡± Mo Chen simply put on his headphones, closed his eyes to rest, and didn¡¯t want to say another word to this woman. Throughout the trip, the atmosphere in the car was extremely oppressive, to the point where the photographer felt an urge to get out¡ªit was too suffocating. Finally, the car arrived at the destination and came to a slow stop. As soon as the car stopped, Mo Chen¡¯s face was icy. He immediately took off his headphones, pushed open the car door, and got out, leaving behind only a cold silhouette. The driver and the photographer quickly followed suit and got out. Lu Xingxing sat alone in the car, watching Mo Chen¡¯s indifferent figure, her fists clenched so tightly that her fingernails dug into her palms, her eyes filled with resentful fury. ¡°Just you wait and see! You can only be my man! Otherwise, neither of you will have it easy!¡± Lu Xingxing had indeed seeded in adding a touch of hatred to her feelings of love. He was supposed to be her man, but now he treated her like she was trash¡ªshe is the daughter of the Lu Family! Why should she be treated like this? Defeated by that little vixen Qiao Ruoxin, she couldn¡¯t ept it! Back when she was abroad, Lu Ming had mentioned that Mo Chen was studying there and suggested she get in touch with him, but she had dismissed it with contempt, not giving a second thought to the arranged marriage her father had set up. But now, Lu Xingxing felt an irresistible urge that he was the one! She absolutely couldn¡¯t let Qiao Ruoxin steal her happiness! ¡­ Entering the filming location in the afternoon, it turned out to be a poolpetition. Everyone went to change and then gathered at the swimming pool. As soon as Qiao Ruoxin entered, she saw Mo Chen¡¯s tall, aloof figure, even his silhouette radiating an air of animosity, clearly holding back a great fury on the way here. She walked up to him and bumped his arm with her shoulder, ¡°Brother Mo Chen.¡± At that moment, Mo Chen¡¯s brows were tightly furrowed. Upon hearing her voice, his expression softened slightly as he nced sideways at her, ¡°Why did you just arrive?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a bit troublesome for a woman to change clothes.¡± She looked Mo Chen up and down again and nodded with satisfaction, ¡°Not bad at all, you still look handsome like this. You truly have a solid foundation.¡± That¡¯s when Lu Xingxing sidled up and pushed her aside, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, stick to the rules of thepetition. We¡¯ve switched partners now, so stay away from us. We¡¯re rivals in a moment.¡± She was almost amused by anger, ¡°Now you¡¯re telling me about the rules of thepetition? Why didn¡¯t you mention them when you were breaking them this morning?¡± ¡°What are you talking about? I don¡¯t understand what you¡¯re saying.¡± After all, with photographers constantly following and a dozen cameras set up in front, she smiled faintly, wrapped her arms around Lu Xingxing¡¯s shoulders, and whispered softly, ¡°Lu Xingxing, brace yourself for a tough timeter, I¡¯m determined to win!¡± ¡°Then I¡¯m definitely going to make you lose!¡± Lu Xingxing sneered. Mo Chen watched the intimacy between the two women growing increasingly disgruntled, he walked over and pulled Qiao Ruoxin into his arms. ¡°Do you need to hug women that tightly?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin was speechless; this man was truly domineering and unreasonable. The on-site director took his ce, ready to announce the start of the match. On-site director: ¡°This task is a water polopetition, whichever princess seizes the most water balls will win.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes were resolute; she had to win this time, otherwise Mo Chen would probably have a volcanic eruption. Chapter 361 - 361 361 The One-Minute Unmoved Challenge ?Chapter 361: Chapter 361: The One-Minute Unmoved Challenge Chapter 361: Chapter 361: The One-Minute Unmoved Challenge But this was a swimming pool, and to Princess Feifei, the Diving Princess, it felt like returning home, so to win would require a smart strategy. The on-site director said, ¡°As for which princess gets to go into the water first, that will depend on our four male guests who will take on the one-minute non-heartbeat challenge. The winning male guest will earn the right for the princess to enter the water first.¡± Qiao Ruoxin took the initiative to ask the director, ¡°Director, what is the non-heartbeat challenge?¡± The on-site director replied, ¡°Let me exin to everyone. The non-heartbeat challenge involves ying a one-minute video with various clips of artists from the entertainment industry. The male guests must keep a poker face to pass sessfully, or else it¡¯s a challenge failure.¡± Host 1 said, ¡°How could anyone withstand this! A man¡¯s true nature is about to be exposed. I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to hold back, Princess Feifei.¡± Lu Feifei smiled, ¡°Just do your best. I¡¯m very familiar with the swimming pool, so whether I go in early orte won¡¯t affect my performance.¡± Host 2 said, ¡°Does this include videos of our little sister Qiao too? I¡¯m afraid Mo Chen won¡¯t be able to hold back, haha¡­¡± A burst ofughter echoed across the set. Even Mo Chen¡¯s icy handsome face finally showed a touch of indifferent amusement. The on-site director stated, ¡°We¡¯ll just have to see how much self-control you guys have. Now, the one-minute non-heartbeat challenge begins!¡± Lu Xingyu asked, ¡°Who¡¯s going first?¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at Lu Xingyu, ¡°How about you go first? If you win, then there¡¯s no need for the others topete. You¡¯ll be able to go straight into the water.¡± Lu Xingyu shrugged his shoulders, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll go first then.¡± Lu Xingyu sat down on a chair, and therge screen prepared by the program team instantly lit up, disying videos of thirty high-profile female celebrities from the entertainment industry. Everyone else started to interfere and cause trouble. Meanwhile, Mo Chen stood aside, slightly squinting his eyes, gauging how difficult the non-heartbeat challenge would be. Host 1 said, ¡°Xingyu, don¡¯t be too hard on yourself. It¡¯s normal to have a heartbeat. If you don¡¯t, we¡¯ll have to send you to the hospital, brother.¡± Host 3 chimed in, ¡°Exactly, it¡¯s just man¡¯s nature.¡± Lu Xingyu said with a wry smile, ¡°Could you guys go away, please? Don¡¯t interfere with me.¡± The on-site director announced, ¡°3, 2, 1¡­ and Lu Xingyu¡¯s non-heartbeat challenge begins!¡± Then therge screen started ying various videos of the female celebrities, including music videos, advertising spots, and selfie clips¡­ Lu Xingyu maintained an expressionless face throughout, but his gaze changed when the screen began ying Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s video. Host 1 eximed, ¡°Oh dear, someone¡¯s heart rate is speeding up over there. Xingyu, you¡¯re getting a heartbeat for the student you taught. It¡¯s over now. You¡¯re going to fail!¡± Host 1 said, ¡°There it is, a heartbeat! I can even see your lips curling up. Why are you still pretending?¡± Lu Xingxing nced at therge screen showing Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s video¡ªit was just an advertisement for a skincare product, and that caused a heartbeat? Mo Chen¡¯s handsome features, however, were covered with ayer of frost, his lips tightly pursed, disying an ufortable mood. Dare to have a heartbeat for his woman? Qiao Ruoxin stood there, her heart almost leaping out; these people were too much. She wished they would just shut up! Even from a distance, she could feel Mo Chen¡¯s annoyance. The on-site director dered, ¡°Lu Xingyu has failed the challenge!¡± Lu Xingyu stood up awkwardly, ¡°If it weren¡¯t for you guys messing around, I would¡¯ve won for sure. Ruoxin is my student, so isn¡¯t it normal to have a reaction when I see my student?¡± Host 1 agreed, ¡°Right, right, the affection between teacher and student. I guess Mo Chen will have an even harder time with this challenge.¡± Lu Xingxing¡¯s expression turned even uglier after hearing this, looking at Mo Chen beside her, ¡°You¡¯re my partner now, you have to help me win!¡± The man¡¯s face was cold as he let out a disdainful sneer and turned to walk away, heading towards another ce. After several hosts had failed in their challenges in session, it was finally Mo Chen¡¯s turn. Everyone began to look forward to Mo Chen¡¯s ¡°unmoved¡± challenge. Although they were just a temporary fake couple, Mo Chen and Qiao Ruoxin were a real couple, even though they had now been separated. But they were even more curious to see if Mo Chen could win, which was also a major highlight of this episode of the variety show. When the time came, the production team would definitely edit it into a promo and y it repeatedly. ¡°Mo Ye! Mo Ye! Mo Ye!¡± ¡°I am actually quite curious to see if Mo Ye can really hold up.¡± Mo Chen sat down in the chair, expressionless, cold as ice. Everyone¡¯s stereotyped perception of Mo Chen was one of indifference, but would he still remain indifferent upon seeing his own girl? Qiao Ruoxin also grew nervous. This darn man better not stay indifferent throughout and then let Lu Xingxing win the chance to dive first, right? Director on site: ¡°3, 2, 1¡ªMo Chen¡¯s ¡®unmoved¡¯ challenge, begin!¡± Therge screen started ying a video. The first was a female celebrity drinking water, someone he didn¡¯t recognize, with no reaction from him. The second video was of a recently popr domestic female celebrity, dubbed as the ¡°girl-next-door¡±. The video showed a girl acting coquettishly towards the camera, her voice like that of a kitten, bone-meltingly sweet. But Mo Chen remained expressionless, with no reaction. It was as if he was looking at a wall, unmoved. Host 1: ¡°Is he going to win this round, just as expected of Mo Ye, stable as Mount Tai.¡± Host 2: ¡°Tsk, tsk, tsk, what¡¯s the hurry? It just shows that Mo Ye doesn¡¯t like these types. Wait until we get to Sister Qiao and see.¡± Lu Xingyu: ¡°Mo Chen indeed possesses extraordinary self-control.¡± Lu Xingxing on the side revealed a smug smile, thinking that Mo Chen seemed indifferent to her on the surface, but in the actualpetition, he was still trying to win for her. Suddenly, the video switched to the next clip¡ªit was Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s video! There was a burst of screams from the audience! Host 1: ¡°Wow, wow, wow, herees the match point! All previous ¡®unmoved¡¯ challenges pale inparison! Mo Ye, if you remain unmoved by this, that would be truly spectacr!¡± Host 2: ¡°Directors, I advise you to edit this part into a promo and y it over and over, the ratings for this episode will definitely break 6 points.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes were fixed on therge screen. It was ying a cameo segment of Qiao Ruoxin in Director Chen¡¯s big production movie. He had seen the live shooting, but he hadn¡¯t watched the movie since its premiere. In the video, Qiao Ruoxin was dressed in an ethereal Hanfu, dancing a ssical dance. Her features were picturesque, her lips bright red. With every frown and smile, she resembled an enchanting empress capable of bringing down nations, beguiling and enthralling. Just as expected! Mo Chen watched the movie clip in the video, a hint of indulgence appeared at the corners of his mouth, and a trace of tenderness appeared on his cold, handsome face. Host 1: ¡°Hahaha! He¡¯sughing! He¡¯s moved! That¡¯s more like it, how could he not be moved by his own girlfriend? If that¡¯s the case, you really should reconsider this rtionship, don¡¯t you think, Sister Qiao?¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled gently: ¡°It¡¯s all because you keep messing around. But now that he has lost, I am relieved.¡± Chapter 362 - 362 362 Bullying the Trash ?Chapter 362: Chapter 362: Bullying the Trash Chapter 362: Chapter 362: Bullying the Trash Host 2: ¡°Mr. Mo, losing is no disgrace, especially when your girl is so beautiful anyone would feel their heart flutter with just one nce.¡± Lu Xingyu alsoughed, his failure to control his heart rate had resulted from watching that very segment. Mo Chen let out an unrestrainedugh, filled with indulgence, ¡°You¡¯re right.¡± He slowly stood up, nced back at Qiao Ruoxin, ¡°Your brother has failed the challenge, are you happy now?¡± ¡°Of course I¡¯m happy!¡± she said with lofty pride, tilting her chin up. Watching this scene, Lu Xingxing was so furious she was practically fuming! Since no one seeded in the Keep Still Challenge, the director decided to add an extra round. Qiao Ruoxin eyed the number of water balls in the pool, thinking it would be difficult to beat Lu Feifei, as she was the world diving champion after all. She approached Lu Xingyu, ¡°Mr. Lu, you must help me secure the chance to enter the water first, please!¡± ¡°You really want to win that badly? Is it to get Mo Chen back?¡± She awkwardly smiled and nodded, ¡°Yes, after all, he¡¯s my boyfriend.¡± Lu Xingyu chuckled and nodded, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll help you win this time.¡± In the second round of the Keep Still Challenge, Lu Xingyu volunteered to go first once again. Sitting in the chair, he pinched his thigh hard, striving to remain calm and steady his heart. ¡°Go Mr. Lu! You can do it!¡± Qiao Ruoxin cheered for Lu Xingyu from the sidelines. Standing at the back, Mo Chen watched intensely, a surge of an urge to strangle her¡ªcheering for another man right in front of him? Lu Xingxing started to stir up trouble, ¡°Look at her, that¡¯s the woman you chose. She¡¯s docile andpliant with you, but she can be just as sweet and obedient to anyone else.¡± The man nced coldly at Lu Xingxing, his voice devoid of emotion as he spat out two words, ¡°Get lost.¡± Just two words, yet filled with so much disdain. With a surge of anger, Lu Xingxing retorted, ¡°Just you wait, you will regret this. I¡¯ve done my homework; she cheated on you two years ago, disappeared for two years, and who knows how many men she¡¯s been with since then. Now that she¡¯s run out of options, shees back to you.¡± The man turned and left, furrowing his brow, thoroughly annoyed. Lu Xingxing, holding back her fury, watched his indifferent departure. Then she approached the camera, speaking directly into it, ¡°If you dare to air this, I¡¯ll make sure your show can¡¯t continue!¡± The cameramen trembled involuntarily. She truly was rich and powerful¡ªa force not to be reckoned with, that eldest Miss of the Lu family. On-site director: ¡°3, 2, 1, Lu Xingyu¡¯s Keep Still Challenge begins!¡± The video began to y on the big screen, with a new set of clips up for disy. The other hosts kept messing around in front of him, aiming for dramatic results. Host 1: ¡°Xingyu, your student is about to appear. If you have no reaction to your own student, I¡¯d feel so sorry for Miss Qiao. After all, she was taught by you.¡± Host 2: ¡°Exactly, Miss Qiao¡¯s video ising! Wow, this advertisement campaign video is so beautiful. Smile, Xingyu.¡± In the advertisement, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s smile was charming and attractive. She wore a white sundress, lively in expression¡ªwork from a famous advertisingpany, hard not to cause one¡¯s heart to flutter. But Lu Xingyu held on, showing no reaction from beginning to end, not even a heartbeat flutter. On-site director announced: ¡°Lu Xingyu¡¯s Keep Still Challenge is a sess! Miss Qiao will receive the privilege to enter the water first!¡± Qiao Ruoxin let out a happyugh, thrilled! At least she could grab a ball first, significantly increasing her odds of winning. Thus, the demanding waterpetition officially began! On-site director, ¡°Little Sister Qiao can go down into the water first and snatch the first ball.¡± Qiao Ruoxin turned and nodded slightly to everyone, ¡°Thank you all for your support!¡± Then she entered the pool and put the first ball into her basket. As soon as the whistle blew, the other three women all plunged into the water, especially the Lu sisters, who were clearly gunning for Qiao Ruoxin. Mo Chen stood by the poolside, watching the fierce battle in the water, thinking that the wars of women truly were¡­ Meanwhile¡ª Qiao Ruoxin had already snatched three balls and ced them in her basket when she reached for another and came head-to-head with Lu Xingxing over the same ball. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, let go! I absolutely will not lose! There¡¯s no way I¡¯m going to let you get Mo Chen back!¡± Water sshed everywhere, her clothes were all wet, but thankfully, the outfits provided by the show prevented any embarrassing wardrobe malfunctions and there was no see-through. ¡°You¡¯re really confident! He¡¯s my boyfriend, what right do you have to stop me from getting him back?¡± Qiao Ruoxin had been holding back anger for a long time, and now it was time to vent, knowing that the audience loved watching an intense underwater scuffle. She pushed Lu Xingxing¡¯s head underwater and then snatched the ball, tossing it into her own basket. Lu Xingxing burst out of the water, her hairpletely soaked, and swam straight towards Qiao Ruoxin, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, you¡¯re dead! How dare you push me under!¡± She grabbed Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s shoulder, and Qiao Ruoxin, with no other choice, indulged Lu Xingxing again by pushing her under the water before quickly swimming to another area of the pool. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin!¡± Lu Xingxing burst out of the water again, screaming in frustration, really about to explode! To be pushed underwater like that twice in a row! Did that look like the behavior of a pregnant woman? Lu Xingxing felt assured now, a hundred percent certain, that this vixen was definitely not pregnant, that she was deceiving everyone! Fuming with anger, Lu Xingxing suddenly noticed Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s basket was nearby, so she swam over and threw all the balls from Lu Xingxing¡¯s basket into the pool. At this moment, the on-site director announced, ¡°There are only ten minutes left in the game, the winner will be the one with the most balls in their basket.¡± Lu Xingyu, ¡°Ruoxin! Quick, snatch the balls back! All of your balls have been thrown into the pool by Lu Xingxing!¡± She turned back and saw, damn! All the balls from her basket had been thrown into the water! That was aplete disregard for the rules! Lu Xingxing was just asking for punishment! Qiao Ruoxin returned and quickly swam to the basket, then took all the balls from Lu Xingxing¡¯s and Lu Feifei¡¯s baskets and put them into her own. Lu Feifei, who was still frantically scrambling for balls, didn¡¯t notice a thing; moreover, it was too noisy in the pool to hear any warning even if someone had shouted. Seeing this, Lu Xingxing was enraged, wanting to stop her, but Qiao Ruoxin grabbed her clothes. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, let go of me! That¡¯s against the rules!¡± ¡°Lu Xingxing, now you remember the rules? To borrow your words, the directing team didn¡¯t say we couldn¡¯t break the rules, it¡¯s just a game, is it really that serious!¡± After she finished speaking, Qiao Ruoxin pushed Lu Xingxing under the water again, and Lu Xingxing swallowed a lot of pool water. ¡°Sis! Save me! Qiao Ruoxin, you bitch!¡± Qiao Ruoxin, ¡°What did you say? It¡¯s so noisy, I can¡¯t hear you even from this close, and your sister definitely can¡¯t hear you.¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! I¡¯ll never let this go!¡± Chapter 363 - 363 363 Why Dont You Hold a Wedding Tour ?Chapter 363: Chapter 363: Why Don¡¯t You Hold a Wedding Tour Chapter 363: Chapter 363: Why Don¡¯t You Hold a Wedding Tour Having said that, Lu Xingxing also pulled her under the water, and both of them dived down. The hosts by the poolside were all stunned. Host 1: ¡°Oh my goodness, little sister Qiao and Xingxing¡¯s fighting power is amazing, both of them staying underwater for such a long time!¡± Host 2: ¡°Tsk tsk, these two princesses are really something, haha¡­ I¡¯ve really had my eyes opened, beautiful women fighting is also a sight for sore eyes, little sister Qiao with her wet hair looks so beautiful.¡± Lu Xingyu looked on worriedly: ¡°Ruoxin! Come out quickly! Holding your breath for so long can be dangerous!¡± Mo Chen, however, appeared calm and finally spoke up: ¡°Her longest record for holding her breath is ten minutes.¡± Suddenly! Lu Xingxing and Qiao Ruoxin burst out of the water, causing a huge ssh. The on-site director formally announced: ¡°The game is over! Little sister Qiao wins!¡± Lu Feifei, who was still scrambling for balls in the distance, turned her head and realized that all the balls in her basket were gone! All her efforts were in vain! Lu Xingxing¡¯s makeup was ruined, her ck eyeliner had smudged into panda eyes, and she said with a dismal face: ¡°Sister! Qiao Ruoxin has stolen all of our balls!¡± Lu Feifei was angry and looked towards the production team: ¡°Director, isn¡¯t this against the rules? Can she do that?¡± The on-site director: ¡°Technically speaking, it¡¯s not against the rules, as Xingxing also threw all of Ruoxin¡¯s balls into her own basket earlier.¡± Lu Feifei: ¡°But Qiao Ruoxin stole all of our balls! This is too biased!¡± Being an athlete herself, Lu Feifei was ustomed topetition and could not stand cheating, but this was just a game and not any officialpetition. The on-site director: ¡°The game rules didn¡¯t state that stealing is not allowed, and this is, after all, a battle for balls.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips curled upwards, finally having won and able to swap Mo Chen back. She swam to the edge of the pool, preparing to climb out when suddenly a hand appeared before her. Those long, distinct fingers brought a smile to her lips; she knew at once they were Mr. Mo¡¯s. Looking up, sure enough. She ced her wet little hand in the man¡¯s palm, then a strong force pulled her up from the water. The man wrapped her in a bath towel he had prepared in advance and then took another towel to dry her hair. Qiao Ruoxin looked up at the man¡¯s handsome features and said with a smile, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, I can win you back now, impressive, right?¡± ¡°Mhm,¡± the man¡¯s lips curved into a smile. After everyone was ashore. The on-site director began to announce: ¡°Little sister Qiao wins this round, so do you wish to exercise your right to swap partners?¡± Qiao Ruoxin did not hesitate: ¡°Yes, I want to swap back Mr. Mo from our house.¡± Lu Xingyu standing aside felt a bit disheartened because he was going to be paired with Lu Xingxing again, which he found quite headache-inducing since he really couldn¡¯t stand that youngdy¡¯s temper. ¡­ The next location, a boat ride on the river. In the car. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t stopughing; she had finally crushed Lu Xingxing fiercely in the pool, and it felt exhrating! ¡°Mr. Mo, it¡¯s morefortable riding in the same car with me, right?¡± she said, her lips curling into a sweet smile. Mo Chen let out a pleased chuckle and grabbed her cold little hand, immediately frowning: ¡°Your hand is so cold?¡± ¡°Yeah, after soaking in the water for that long, of course it is cold.¡± After saying that, she couldn¡¯t help but yawn, then turned into Little Jiaojiao by Mo Chen¡¯s side, like azy little kitten, snuggling into the man¡¯s chest: ¡°Brother Mo Chen, I¡¯m sleepy, I want to sleep.¡± The man embraced her, feeling that her entire body was cold. ¡°Sleep now, I¡¯ll call you when we get there.¡± ¡°Mmm, what did you and Lu Xingxing talk about when you two were sitting in the car today?¡± Lying on Mo Chen¡¯s chest with her eyes closed, shezily asked. Mo Chen¡¯srge hand stroked through her smooth long hair: ¡°We didn¡¯t talk.¡± ¡°How is that possible, the car ride was forty minutes; I don¡¯t believe there was nomunication at all.¡± ¡°Does swearing count?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin instantly opened her eyes and moved out of the man¡¯s embrace: ¡°You lost your temper again?¡± ¡°¡­¡± What did she mean by again? Did he often lose his temper? She nced at the cameraman sitting on the passenger seat, then leaned close to the man¡¯s ear, lowering her voice: ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you? Don¡¯t give them the cold shoulder; if this gets out, you¡¯ll be vilified online, and it¡¯ll end up leaving you distressed.¡± The man wrapped his arms around her slender waist and chuckled: ¡°Ask them if they dare to air it?¡± Err¡­ Probably the production team wouldn¡¯t dare to broadcast the footage of Mo Chen losing his temper¡ªfearing that the entire program would be axed. ¡°Alright, alright, you¡¯re rich and powerful, no one dares to mess with you.¡± Shey back in the man¡¯s arms and closed her eyes to sleep. The man lightly patted her perked up rear: ¡°Only you, Little Ghost, dare to anger me.¡± Qiao Ruoxin kept her eyes shut, the corners of her mouth lifting slightly: ¡°Well, I am your girlfriend, right? Of course, I should get some special treatment, is that wrong?¡± A touch of indulgent affection curved Mo Chen¡¯s lips, and then he gently patted her back to lull her to sleep. This was like the way one would coddle a beloved daughter. ¡­ Late at night, on the pleasure boat. Entering the third floor, there was a dining table set up, covered with delicious dishes. Host 1: ¡°No way, no way, are you guys actually being nice and letting us eat? There must be a catch!¡± Host 2: ¡°I think so too; they won¡¯t let us finish this meal without any issues.¡± Lu Xingyu: ¡°DirectorIAL crew, with Mr. Mo honoring us with his presence, you won¡¯t let him go without dinner, will you?¡± Site director: ¡°Please take your seats, everyone. These are local specialties from Modu, prepared by the star hotel chefs; of course, we also have to thank Mr. Mo for his sponsorship, as they were prepared by chefs from the Shenghao Hotel, which is part of the Mo Family¡¯s ventures.¡± Everyone pped their hands together and bowed slightly to Mo Chen as a gesture of thanks. Mo Chen¡¯s lips curled into a slight smile, but he didn¡¯t speak. Host 1: ¡°Thank you, Mr. Mo, for your kind sponsorship! We¡¯re really living off Qiao sister¡¯s light here. Qiao sister, you¡¯re so lucky! When¡¯s the wedding? Make sure to invite us.¡± Host 2: ¡°I really want to attend the wedding of Mr. Mo and Qiao sister¡ªI bet it¡¯ll be a wedding of the century. Just think about the crowd from the Mo family and all their connections¡ªwow, it sounds magnificent. Why don¡¯t you two have a wedding tour and hold the ceremony in different cities across the country?¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh: ¡°You guys are too much; who does a wedding tour?¡± Mo Chen: ¡°Let¡¯s consider it.¡± Qiao Ruoxin gave him a re: ¡°What are you talking about, you really want a wedding tour?¡± Mo Chen: ¡°Sounds like fun.¡± Once everyone was seated, all eyes turned to the table full of delicious food, everyone eager to begin eating. Site director: ¡°Before we have dinner, we¡¯ll y a little game. Guess the song from listening. The couple with the highest score gets to enjoy the final dish¡ªa nourishing soup containing various expensive ingredients and chinese herbs that can alleviate the fatigue of the day.¡± Chapter 364 - 364 364 Moved Because You Feel Im Waiting for ?Chapter 364: Chapter 364: Moved Because You Feel I¡¯m Waiting for You? Chapter 364: Chapter 364: Moved Because You Feel I¡¯m Waiting for You? Lu Xingxing made a long face, ¡°What about the person who loses?¡± The live director said, ¡°The person who loses can only eat three dishes from the table.¡± Suddenly, there were screams of horror. Host 1 said, ¡°What? If you lose, you can only eat three dishes? How can that be enough to get full? You guys from the program team are too cruel. Are you trying to starve us to death? How are we supposed to record the rest of the content tomorrow?¡± Host 2 said, ¡°Exactly, this is torture from the production team; I object! I¡¯m going to win tonight just to show you. But guessing songs is not my forte. Qiao sister and Xingyu are singers; surely they know more.¡± Lu Xingyu said, ¡°For dinner, I¡¯ll fight. Bring it on.¡± Qiao Ruoxinughed awkwardly, ¡°Actually, I might not know more than you guys.¡± The live director announced, ¡°Alright, we will now start ying the first song. Everyone, get ready to buzz in.¡± Then, the intro to the first song began to y, and after just three seconds, Lu Xingyu buzzed in: ¡°¡®Tornado!''¡± Host 1 remarked, ¡°Tsk tsk, impressive, impressive. I hadn¡¯t even realized it yet, and Xingyu has already guessed it.¡± Host 2 said, ¡°That¡¯s right, give us middle-aged men a chance to live. Don¡¯t y all those trendy new songs; y some old ones! Preferably some from the old Shanghai era; those I know.¡± Qiao Ruoxin nced at Mo Chen beside her, ¡°Do you listen to songs often?¡± The man answered righteously: ¡°I¡¯ve hardly listened to a few songs.¡± Mo Chen often immersed himself in theboratory, or he was busy with work. The asions he attended were usually cocktail parties and charity dinners, leaving him little time to listen to songs. The live director said, ¡°Now we¡¯ll start ying the second song.¡± The intro began, and it baffled everyone. The introduction was lengthy and seemed like a piece of Beijing opera? It waspletely unknown to everyone what song it could be. Suddenly, a deep voice rang out: ¡°¡®When Love is a Thing of the Past.''¡± Everyone looked toward the source of the voice, stunned! It was Mo Chen! Qiao Ruoxin was also taken aback, looking at the man beside her. She couldn¡¯t help but smile, ¡°How did you know that?¡± Host 1 said, ¡°Mo Chen is awesome. He actually recognized the song just by the intro.¡± Lu Xingyu said, ¡°Apuse, apuse.¡± The live director announced, ¡°Congrattions to Mo Chen for the correct answer, it¡¯s ¡®When Love is a Thing of the Past.''¡± The chorus part then began to y. ¡­ Why don¡¯t you understand That where there is love, there is pain One day you¡¯ll see Life without me won¡¯t be any different Forget me, and there won¡¯t be pain Leave the past to the wind ¡­ As Qiao Ruoxin listened to this song, she felt an inexplicable stirring and, without knowing why, a bit heartbroken. She looked at Mo Chen, ¡°Mo Chen, do you really like listening to this song?¡± The man took a sip from his teacup and answered in a light tone, ¡°It¡¯s not about liking it or not, just that in the past, when I was alone and couldn¡¯t sleep, I would listen to it.¡± And then, the more I listened, the less I could sleep. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes flickered. So that meant during those two years they were apart, Mo Chen often listened to this song, always convincing himself to treat love as a thing of the past. Unfortunately, she came back, disturbing his peace of mind. Suddenly, she felt like crying. The live director said, ¡°Now we¡¯ll start ying the third song!¡± Three seconds into the intro, Qiao Ruoxin buzzed in: ¡°¡®You Better Not Think About Me,¡¯ I sang it during apetition.¡± Lu Xingyu: ¡°Yes, Ruoxin¡¯s performance of that song earned her an A-grade appraisal from me. She was incredible.¡± Following that, Qiao Ruoxin was proactive and strong, and in the end, she won. The Lu sisters had a tough time; Lu Feifei had spent years in training and had no time to delve into music, while Lu Xingxing had been overseas since childhood and hardly understood the domestic pop music scene. Although the losing team was only supposed to have three dishes, after the shooting ended, the directors allowed everyone to enjoy the feast to their hearts¡¯ content. On-site director: ¡°Now everyone can dine and enjoy the night view of Modu. Have fun.¡± Qiao Ruoxin ced a bowl of the forcibly earned soup in front of the man: ¡°Drink it.¡± The man raised an eyebrow: ¡°This is for nourishing women. I don¡¯t need it.¡± ¡°Just try a sip. I won it by answering the questions,¡± she coaxed. She tricked the man into drinking half a bowl and then went up to the deck to catch a breeze as the ship was about to dock. Standing at the railing, she put on her earphones and searched her phone for the song ¡°When Love is a Thing of the Past,¡± wanting to experience the emotions Mo Chen felt while listening to this song over the past two years. The night wind blew, whipping her long hair behind her. As she listened to the song, her mood suddenly became a bit mncholy. Suddenly, a men¡¯s jacket was draped over her shoulders. She looked back, smiling faintly. It was Mo Chen. She took off one earphone: ¡°I¡¯m just getting some air.¡± Mo Chen stood beside her, looking at the night view over the river: ¡°What are you listening to?¡± ¡°¡®When Love is a Thing of the Past.¡¯ I wanted to understand how you felt back then.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man scoffed: ¡°There was no particr feeling. Just bored and sleepless in the middle of the night, so I listened to it.¡± Qiao Ruoxin took the other earphone she had removed, stood on her tiptoes, and gently put it into the man¡¯s ear: ¡°Let¡¯s listen together.¡± ¡°Mo Chen, you must have hated me a lot in the past two years, right?¡± ¡°Mmm, I hated you to the bone. I kept fantasizing about strangling you the moment I saw you again, giving you no chance to exin.¡± Qiao Ruoxin felt a shiver in her heart; this man was truly ruthless. She turned to gaze at the man¡¯s profile: ¡°So, during those two years, did you want me to show up or not?¡± Mo Chen nced at her bright, sparkling eyes. There was aplex emotion in his gaze: ¡°I wanted you to show up, then I could have the pleasure of giving you a good thrashing.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin hugged the man¡¯s arm: ¡°What would you have done if I hadn¡¯te back after two years?¡± The man was silent for a long time before slowly speaking: ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t know?¡± ¡°Mmm.¡± She couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, herugh ringing out: ¡°I think the best decision I made was to rush back to find you.¡± Mo Chen looked down at her face: ¡°Do you feel moved because you think I was waiting for you?¡± ¡°I¡¯m moved, but it¡¯s not just that.¡± The man narrowed his eyes slightly, removing the earphone and resting his hand on the side of her face: ¡°Little Ghost, are you going to forgive me for my misdeed that morning?¡± Qiao Ruoxin instantly retracted her tenderness: ¡°No way, you¡¯re not getting off that easily. I need to make sure you remember this mistake forever, or you might develop an abusive habit.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The color of the man¡¯s face darkened slightly; this Little Ghost was indeed intractable. ¡°Tonight I¡¯m sleeping in the bed, and you can¡¯t refuse.¡± ¡°How can you be so domineering? I refuse!¡± she said haughtily, her chin lifted in defiance, the scared little figure fromst night in the old house long gone. Mo Chen chuckled, his long fingers gripped her chin: ¡°Little Ghost, are you going to sleep with me or not?¡± ¡°Not going to, just not!¡± The night wind tousled her hair, lending her delicate face an extra hint of sex appeal. Chapter 365 - 365 365 I Want to Play Hide and Seek in There ?Chapter 365: Chapter 365: I Want to y Hide and Seek in There Tonight Chapter 365: Chapter 365: I Want to y Hide and Seek in There Tonight Mo Chen¡¯s grip on her jaw tightened even more, ¡°Say it again!¡± ¡°I won¡¯t sleep with you! What can you possibly do to me? Let go, it hurts! It really hurts!¡± She felt her face was almost being pinched out of shape as she kept pping the man¡¯s hand. Mo Chen finally let her go. She rubbed her cheek, muttering softly, ¡°It¡¯s so painful, you freak!¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t sleep with me tonight, I¡¯ll throw you into that ancient house in the middle of the night.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face was instantly filled with shock, ¡°What did you say?¡± The manughed out loud, ¡°Scared? I¡¯ll ask you again, will you sleep with me or not?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t believe you would really throw me into the ancient house.¡± She just couldn¡¯t believe that this jerk would be so trivial, and she also didn¡¯t believe that he would be so cruel to her. Mo Chen took out his phone, dialed a number, thenmanded with a deep voice, ¡°Book the ancient house fromst night, I¡¯m going to y hide and seek there tonight.¡± She was totally dumbfounded. Jerk men are jerks, capable of anything indeed! She snatched the man¡¯s phone in a swift move, spoke through the call, ¡°Xiaowu, Mo Chen is just kidding, take it easy, go on with your work, yeah, yeah, no worries, I¡¯m here.¡± Then she hung up directly. ¡°Mo Chen, are you serious? You really want to throw me into the ancient house? You know I¡¯m scared!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s handsome features carried a roguish air as he smiled at her, ¡°Will you sleep with me or not?¡± As the man moved closer step by step, she was pressed against the railing, with no way to retreat, she could only yield, ¡°Fine, fine, fine, I¡¯ll sleep with you, okay? Just don¡¯t throw me into the ancient house, I¡¯ll go crazy from fear.¡± Mo Chen held her wrist, pulled her into his arms, caressed her head with hisrge palm and kissed her forehead softly. ¡°Good girl. Since you agreed to sleep with me, naturally I won¡¯t throw you in.¡± Since it wasn¡¯t filming time anyway, she nced around, not a soul in sight. She unhesitatingly stood on her toes and bit hard on the man¡¯s shoulder, followed by his muffled grunt. The man pped her curvy behind with a hoarse,zy voice, ¡°Lighten up, it hurts.¡± Qiao Ruoxin wouldn¡¯t let go, just biting him. She had wanted to bite him for a long time but never found the chance. He did not resist, simply letting her bite, and held her body tightly. After what felt like an eternity, Qiao Ruoxin finally released his shoulder, provocatively saying, ¡°Does it hurt? Want me to bite the other side?¡± ¡°You want to bite again?¡± ¡°Can¡¯t I?¡± ¡°If both shoulders are bitten, I won¡¯t have the strength to hold you.¡± Yet sheughed out loud, ¡°Who wants you to hold me? Did you ask for my permission? You just hold me whenever you want.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s slender fingers tapped her forehead, ¡°Not allowing me to sleep is one thing, but I can¡¯t even hold you? You¡¯re just pushing your luck.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say joining this variety show was like apanying me on a trip? Then why do you still disobey?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I listen to what I should, and ignore what I shouldn¡¯t.¡± She hit the man¡¯s shoulder, ¡°Then tell me, what should I listen to and what shouldn¡¯t I?¡± Mo Chen ying with her long hair, sounded casual, ¡°For instance, the matter of you not sleeping with me, I can¡¯t listen to you on that.¡± She snorted lightly, ¡°Rationalizing.¡± ¡­ The cruise ship docked. The entire night¡¯s recording was finished, and everyone from the production team headed back to the hotel to rest and prepare for tomorrow¡¯s filming. Inside the presidential suite. Lu Xingxing and Lu Feifei had a sleepless night because they had been suppressed by Qiao Ruoxin the whole day. ¡°Sis! Qiao Ruoxin is so infuriating. What kind of family background does she have? What makes her think she can bully us like this? We are the heiresses of the Lu Group, how can we let this lowly actress walk all over us?¡± Lu Feifei scoffed coldly, ¡°I really underestimated this Qiao Ruoxin. She does have some tricks up her sleeve, or she wouldn¡¯t have been able to tame the notorious hothead Mo Chen.¡± ¡°So, what do we do now? She has nothing, and she relies on Mo Chen to get to this day, yet she has the nerve to be so arrogant. It¡¯s shameless! But what pisses me off the most is that Mo Chen is bewitched by her,pletely ignoring any advice!¡± Lu Feifei took a deep breath, ¡°You¡¯ve already nted the bug, so what are you afraid of? As soon as you find evidence that Qiao Ruoxin isn¡¯t pregnant, immediately take it to Mrs. Mo, and naturally, someone will take care of her. We don¡¯t need to lift a finger.¡± ¡°But she never brings up that matter, when can I get the evidence?¡± ¡°What¡¯s the rush? Go back and continue eavesdropping; you¡¯re bound to hear something useful.¡± Lu Xingxing wanted to say more but then held back, ¡°Alright then, Sis, but what about tomorrow? I heard there¡¯s going to be a streetpetition, and Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fanbase is very strong. Her fans are everywhere; I¡¯m afraid we¡¯re going to lose again.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll talk about tomorrow when ites, can¡¯t manage that much now.¡± ¡°Okay, then I¡¯m going back to my room to sleep, Sis, good night.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± After Lu Xingxing left, Lu Feifei finally began to ponder deeply. She had her sights set on Mo Chen¡¯s fiery temper and his overwhelming power. If Mo Chen got together with her sister, it would be easy to help them both fight for the inheritanceter on. Otherwise, her father might give the entire inheritance to their brother. But now, it seemed like Mo Chen had no interest in her sister Lu Xingxing at all. Lu Feifei observed that her naive sister and Qiao Ruoxin werepletely different types. Mo Chen preferred the pampered little princess type like Qiao Ruoxin. Lu Xingxing did not meet his standards at all, neither in substance nor in appearance. ¡­ Meanwhile. Qiao Ruoxin had just finished taking a shower, stepping out in her bathrobe with her fair and tender skin looking fresh and rosy. She dried her hair and ced the towel aside. Walking into the living room, she saw Mo Chen leaning on the couch, with an ultra-thinptop on his legs, seemingly working. Hearing footsteps, the man nced up at her, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you dry your hair?¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay, I want to let it air dry.¡± Qiao Ruoxin moved next to the man and sat on the couch, ncing at theptop screen filled with data she didn¡¯t understand. ¡°Are you busy?¡± The man¡¯s hand grasped the back of her neck while his eyes remained fixed on the screen, ¡°Yeah, looking at some documents.¡± She looked to the ashtray on the coffee table; it already contained three or four cigarette butts. Mo Chen had taken his shower earlier, wearing a set of ck pajamas that suited his temperament. ¡°Did you apply the medicine?¡± ¡°No need to apply it anymore, I think I¡¯m almost fully healed.¡± She was tired of applying the medicine, especially since it was always Mo Chen who did it for her, touching her here and there, which was really embarrassing. The man closed theptop and put it on the side of the couch, looking at her, ¡°Feeling sleepy?¡± ¡°I am a bit, actually. Today was indeed exhausting, a lot of running around.¡± At that moment, the man¡¯s phone began to vibrate. Mo Chen picked up the phone and nced at it; it was a call from his mother. She saw it too and felt a sudden nervousness in her heart. Chapter 366 - 366 366 Ruoxin is this song written for Uncle ?Chapter 366: Chapter 366: Ruoxin, is this song written for Uncle Mo? Chapter 366: Chapter 366: Ruoxin, is this song written for Uncle Mo? The man swiped the screen and put the phone to his ear, ¡°Mom, what¡¯s up?¡± ¡°I heard that you and Ruoxin went to film a reality show?¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± On the other end of the line, Mrs. Mo burst out in anger, ¡°Aren¡¯t you causing trouble? She¡¯s pregnant, how could you take her to participate in a reality show? Are you out of your mind?¡± Mo Chen wrapped his arms around the slender waist beside him, his long fingers caressing back and forth across her waistline. ¡°Mom, it¡¯s fine, I¡¯m watching over her.¡± ¡°What do you know, the first three months of a woman¡¯s pregnancy are very important, she needs to rest in bed. Although it¡¯s true that Ruoxin is young and her body is healthy, she still needs to be cautious and not take it lightly.¡± ¡°Mhm, she was bored at home, so I thought I¡¯d take her out for a change of scenery.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true, a pregnant woman should stay happy. Just don¡¯t let her y for too long, or do any intense exercise. Make sure she takes good care of the pregnancy. I¡¯ll send you a nutritional meal nter, have the chefs follow it.¡± Mo Chen chuckled, ¡°Got it, It¡¯s gettingte, you should go to sleep.¡± ¡°Okay, call me immediately if anything seems off. You¡¯re a man, you don¡¯t understand these pregnancy matters. I¡¯ve been through it, I understand.¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± After hanging up, Qiao Ruoxin looked at him, ¡°What did your mom say?¡± ¡°She¡¯s worried you might upset the baby.¡± She immediately felt a pang of guilt; she didn¡¯t want to keep deceiving the Mo Family like this. If they found out in the end, it would be incredibly awkward. ¡°How long do you n to keep this from your mom? These kind of things cannot be hidden forever.¡± Yet, Mo Chen burst intoughter, ¡°That depends on you.¡± ??? ¡°What do you mean? Do you think I can magically produce a baby for you out of thin air?¡± ¡°Mhm, only you can.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man picked her up and sat her on hisp, ¡°Little Ghost, if you cooperate with me, maybe you¡¯ll get pregnant smoothly after this trip.¡± Her smile was forced, ¡°Keep dreaming! I¡¯m warning you, don¡¯t touch me until I¡¯ve forgiven you!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s sleep.¡± He sighed softy and then picked up Qiao Ruoxin to head back to the bedroom. ¡°Your shoulder doesn¡¯t hurt anymore?¡± ¡°It hurts, but I still want to carry you.¡± His arrogant tone made her involuntarilyugh. This jerk was still pretty cute, even though he hated it when people called him cute. Mo Chen put her on the bed, turned off all the lights in the room, and then climbed into bed. The man pulled her into his embrace, ¡°Let¡¯s sleep.¡± ¡°Can you even sleep?¡± She could already feel the desire radiating from him. After more than a month without a reaction, these past few days he had returned to normal. He must be having a hard time keeping it in, especially since he¡¯s still young, full of vigor. ¡°Can¡¯t sleep.¡± ¡°Then don¡¯t hold me, you¡¯ll sleep even less if you do. I¡¯ve agreed to sleep with you, I¡¯m not going to run away.¡± She pushed against his body. Mo Chen held her even tighter, making her feel breathless. She couldn¡¯t help butugh and cry at the same time, ¡°Isn¡¯t it ufortable for you to hold me like this? You can¡¯t even touch.¡± ¡°Not holding you is even more ufortable. Just stay still, otherwise if I lose control, don¡¯t you cry.¡± She snorted coldly, ¡°Don¡¯t threaten me.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s sleep.¡± ¡°Goodnight, Brother Chen.¡± ¡°Goodnight.¡± ¡­ Meanwhile. However, Lu Xingxing in the room slept soundly,pletely missing Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen¡¯s conversation, as well as the most critical part. The next day, early morning. The production crew arrived at the busiest pedestrian street, ready to start filming there. Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen once again dressed in white couple¡¯s sportswear sets. She was youthful and vibrant, full of energy, while Young Master Mo looked as if he¡¯d returned to his university days, the face value of a national heartthrob. On-site director, ¡°Wee everyone to Modu¡¯s busiest pedestrian street. We are starting from here. I¡¯ll issue the game task now, everyone is free to find as many fans as possible, collect screams, and whichever pair has the loudest screams wins, then they can go ahead to Shenghao Hotel toplete the next task. Here we also want to thank Young Master Mo, thanks to Hengzhong Group for providing us with the game venue Shenghao Hotel.¡± Everyone started to make amotion and apuded. Because it was being filmed on the pedestrian street, the onlookers created a scene that was threeyers deep both inside and out, extraordinarily lively. On-site director, ¡°Thepetition starts now!¡± It was early in the morning, and the sunlight was dazzling, so Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen both wore couple¡¯s sunsses, adding a hint of mystery. Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen walked towards another street at the crossroads. Her fans followed her all the way. ¡°Ruoxin, you are so beautiful!¡± ¡°Baby Ruoxin, what are you doing!¡± ¡°Young Master Mo is so handsome, you two are such a perfect match!¡± Mo Chen remained silent. After putting on the sunsses, it was even harder to decipher his expression. Below the shades, was the man looking indifferent or contemptuous? No one could tell. Qiao Ruoxin was pulled along by the man the whole way. ¡°Can you help me bring more people over? Because we need to collect screams, the more the merrier,¡± she said, revealing a shy and cute smile, seeking help from her fans. Young Master Mo, on the other hand, looked at her doing this and a hint of a cold smile appeared on his lips. This Little Ghost was best at acting innocent, but in reality, she was the naughtiest one. The fans screamed wildly. ¡°Sister Qiao, cheer up! I will go and bring people for you! I¡¯ve already called friends toe over!¡± ¡°Princess Qiao, can you sign for me?¡± She smiled and said, ¡°We¡¯re recording the show right now, I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s not possible, but is it okay to sign for you all after we finish?¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes! You¡¯re so beautiful, you call the shots!¡± In less than ten minutes, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s side had already gathered arge crowd of fans, enough to hold a small concert. Numerous phones were pointed at her and Mo Chen. Seeing the sea of people, she breathed a sigh of relief and took up a megaphone, ¡°Listen to me, everyone. I¡¯ll count to three, and then we¡¯ll all scream like crazy. Are we good to go at once?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± the fans responded in unison, as excited as if they were on adrenaline, it being their first time coborating with an idol. Suddenly, a male fan shouted, ¡°Sister Qiao, sing a song for us to cheer us on!¡± The scene burst intoughter. After all, she was a star idol, and there was no question of being shy or not. ¡°Then what do you want to hear?¡± ¡°We want to hear ¡®His Obsession¡¯! Is this song written for Young Master Mo, Sister Ruoxin?¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud, nced at the man next to her, and his aloof demeanor, one would think someone had offended him. She responded with a smile, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s written for him.¡± The entire crowd joined in themotion. Mo Chen, through his sunsses, looked at the massive crowd and unconsciously curved the corners of his mouth into a smile. She casually hummed a few lines, and the crowd responded with rave reviews. Then, everyone screamed at the top of their lungs toward the decibel meter, and sure enough, they surpassed the predetermined number, challenge passed! On the other side, Lu Xingxing and Lu Feifei watched this scene, feeling extremely disgruntled. ¡°This is totally unfair! I have hardly any fans since I entered the entertainment industry!¡± Lu Xingxing felt very wronged. Chapter 367 - 367 367 A real man would never abandon his ?Chapter 367: Chapter 367: A real man would never abandon his woman. Chapter 367: Chapter 367: A real man would never abandon his woman. All the fans who came to her side were Lu Xingyu¡¯s; no one cared who she was. Lu Feifei did attract quite a few passersby, but in the end, she was not a celebrity from the entertainment industry, and her appeal was not as strong as Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s. The other three teams could only watch helplessly as Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chenpleted their task early and hurried to Shenghao Hotel. Mo Chen held her hand, weaved through the crowd, and headed towards the Shenghao Hotel across the street. Shenghao Hotel is a hotel chain under the umbre of Hengzhong Group, with locations all over the country. ¡­ Shenghao Hotel. Upon arriving at the lobby, the staff of the program were all waiting there. After receiving the task card, Qiao Ruoxin nced at it a few times, her face written with surprise, ¡°Director team, aren¡¯t you too harsh? Climbing stairs on foot? Ten floors?¡± The man stood by her side, skimmed the task card, and frowned slightly. It indeed was harsh, first climbing to the tenth floor, then taking the elevator, and if the elevator was too crowded, continuing to climb the stairs. ¡°Let¡¯s go, no choice but to climb the stairs.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay, if you get tired, I¡¯ll carry you up the stairs.¡± These words truly warmed her heart, but¡­ ¡°Won¡¯t you get tired?¡± Mo Chen held her small hand and headed towards the stairwell, speaking in a rxed tone, ¡°Even if it¡¯s tiring, I have to carry you; a man wouldn¡¯t leave his woman behind.¡± She looked at his profile and raised a sweet smile. Master Mo still had a strong sense of responsibility, of course, only towards his own woman. In Master Mo¡¯s eyes, all women other than Qiao Ruoxin weren¡¯t truly considered women, just mere humans. Entering the stairwell, she looked up at the dense stairs and really felt a headacheing on. ¡°What is the point of your hotel building so high? How many floors are there in total?¡± she couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Forty floors, I guess.¡± The man held her hand and began to climb the stairs. After climbing just two floors, her smooth and fair forehead began to glisten with a thinyer of sweat. Mo Chen turned back to look at her and said in a deep voice, ¡°Tired?¡± ¡°No.¡± She didn¡¯t want to admit that she was tired after just two floors. Then they reached the fifth floor. She finally began to pant, her breathing rushed, and her palms grew damp. Mo Chen, on the other hand, seemed to be unaffected; the man had really good physical endurance. The man stopped and let go of her hand, stepped in front of her, and bent slightly, ¡°Little Ghost, get on.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was stunned. This was only the fifth floor, and now she had to let Mo Chen carry her for another five floors; she felt a bit guilty. ¡°I can hold on a little longer.¡± But Mo Chen forcefully picked her up, effortlessly, and continued climbing the stairs. ¡°Stop being stubborn; your physical strength isn¡¯t even enough for stuff in bed,¡± he said, his tone assertive and domineering, not allowing her the slightest refusal. Qiao Ruoxin wrapped her arms around his neck and looked at his profile, ¡°Why do you always think about that kind of thing? Can¡¯t you be serious for once?¡± The manughed out loud but said nothing more, simply carrying her quickly up to the seventh floor. Howe carrying her made climbing the stairs faster? So, climbing stairs with her was a burden for Mo Chen? Finally, they reached the tenth floor. Mo Chen set her down on her feet, and he too finally showed signs of breathing hard, but fine beads of sweat appeared on his handsome face, showing he still got tired. Qiao Ruoxin felt a bit of heartache for him. She asked the program crew for a tissue and helped him wipe his sweat, ¡°Tired?¡± ¡°At least we can take the elevator now.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s rest a bit, the other couples haven¡¯t arrived yet anyway.¡± She pulled Mo Chen over to a chair in the rest area and sat down. She looked at the man beside her, ¡°Mo Chen, we¡¯ve been so active today, I bet you¡¯ll sleep deeply tonight.¡± Mo Chen chuckled, ¡°Do you even need to say it? You¡¯re such an ungrateful little rascal.¡± ¡°How am I ungrateful? Didn¡¯t I just wipe your sweat for you?¡± She felt quite wronged. ¡°I¡¯ll settle the score with you tonight.¡± Just then, they saw Lu Xingyu and Lu Xingxing appear, along with Lu Feifei, it seemed they had caught up. Mo Chen stood up, ¡°Let¡¯s go, you¡¯ve already wasted the lead you won.¡± She looked at the two other couples, surprised at their quick arrival. So, all three teams dashed for the elevators. At first she wondered what ¡®fighting for the elevator¡¯ meant. It was only when they reached the elevator that they realized there were many obstacles set up. First, a group of individuals in ck blocked them from pressing the elevator button, surrounding them tightly, not allowing them to get close to the elevator, and then the elevator doors closed. ¡°What the heck! What¡¯s going on?¡± Qiao Ruoxin let out a scream of surprise. Seeing the crowd of people in ck closing in, she felt ustrophobic. Mo Chen turned around and held her in his arms, not allowing any man to touch her, not even a single strand of hair. She hid in the man¡¯s arms, filled with a sense of security, as she looked up at his handsome features and smiled. Having a boyfriend is so great! After the group in ck left, Mo Chen quickly pressed the elevator button and then waited for the doors to open. ¡°The elevator is still on the thirtieth-something floor.¡± Qiao Ruoxin had a hunch that more people in ck woulde to cause trouble, this was the routine of the show, to keep pranking the stars. Lu Xingxingined, ¡°Hurry up elevator! Who knows what other tricks the showrunners will pull.¡± Lu Feifei said, ¡°I doubt they¡¯ll let us get in the elevator that easily.¡± Suddenly! Another group of people in ck rushed over, this time armed with water guns and spraying at them. ¡°Ah!¡± Qiao Ruoxin was indeed startled; she couldn¡¯t handle such sudden attacks. Mo Chen pulled her into his arms, hisrge hand wrapping around her head and pressing it against his chest to stop her from getting sprayed even a little bit. ¡°They¡¯re ying way too rough, the makeup will run.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t move around, you won¡¯t get sprayed.¡± He used his own back to block all the watering from the water guns, despite his shirt soaking throughpletely. Finally, the water gun battle ended. Qiao Ruoxin saw that his shirt waspletely wet and helped him remove his jacket, ¡°Take it off, it¡¯s soaked through.¡± Then, she took a tissue and wiped the water droplets off his face; his hair waspletely wet, somehow adding a touch of sexiness. Lu Xingxing and Lu Feifei, the other two couples, weren¡¯t so lucky; they were drenched from head to toe. Lu Xingxing sarcastically teased Lu Xingyu, ¡°There really is a difference between real and fake couples.¡± Lu Xingyu was indifferent as if he didn¡¯t understand the sarcasm. ¡°The showrunners clearly want us to continue climbing stairs, so let¡¯s not waste any more time here. Who knows, they might throw paint on us next, let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go.¡± Lu Feifei pulled her co-host partner and continued climbing the stairs. After wiping Mo Chen dry, Qiao Ruoxin said, ¡°Then let¡¯s also climb the stairs, and this time I¡¯ll do it myself, don¡¯t mind me.¡± ¡°That¡¯s impossible,¡± he scoffed. How could he possibly not care about Little Ghost? It was simply not in him to do so. Chapter 368 - 368 368 Brother Mo Chen Are You Okay ?Chapter 368: Chapter 368: Brother Mo Chen, Are You Okay? Chapter 368: Chapter 368: Brother Mo Chen, Are You Okay? Arriving at the stairwell, three teams happened to be climbing the stairs together. Qiao Ruoxin knew very well that Mo Chen¡¯s desire to win was very strong, a dominance that seemed to be etched in his genes; he always wanted to fight for first ce, no matter the challenge. The man pulled her hand and quickened their pace up the stairs. But Lu Feifei was an athletic champion, and her co-host partner also had good physical fitness, so their climbing speed was exceptionally fast. In no time, they had already surged ahead of them. Lu Xingxing, who had been behind them, snorted coldly at them, ¡°My sister trains year-round, Qiao Ruoxin. With your speed, you¡¯ll only hold us back. You can forget about winning this round!¡± After speaking, Lu Xingxing also rushed ahead of them. A fineyer of sweat appeared on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s forehead. The truth was, she usually wasn¡¯t this fragile. She didn¡¯t know what was wrong these few days, constantly feeling unusually tired, and getting weary with the slightest movement. ¡°Mo Chen, Brother¡­ Maybe you should go ahead first. I¡¯ll take my time by myself; I¡¯ll go take the elevator.¡± Mo Chen tightened his grip on her hand, turned around, and carried her on his back, saying in a deep voice, ¡°It¡¯s okay, losing doesn¡¯t matter. You¡¯ve already won many times.¡± Before she could react, she was already lying on the man¡¯s back. Her arms wrapped around the man¡¯s neck, ¡°I can see the desire to win in your eyes, you really want to win, don¡¯t you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man was silent for a few seconds, ¡°It¡¯s instinctual, but it¡¯s not a must to win.¡± Indeed, with Mo Chen carrying her, their speed climbing the stairs increased significantly, scaling three floors in one minute. The man¡¯s stamina was gradually being depleted. If they kept missing the elevator and had to climb to the rooftop¡¯s forty-story terrace, they might really get exhausted to death. Qiao Ruoxin wiped the sweat from the side of his face, indeed, a man in earnest is most charming. When they reached the twentieth floor, it was time to fight for the elevator again. Mo Chen hesitated for a few seconds. If they fought for the elevator, there would definitely be many men in ck to obstruct them, but if they continued climbing stairs, his physical exhaustion might slow them down more and more. ¡°Let¡¯s go for the elevator!¡± she suggested. A staff member nearby offered a gentle reminder, ¡°Just a heads up, the battle for the elevator on this floor may be even more brutal.¡± Qiao Ruoxin frowned. More brutal? What could they be facing? Just then, the broadcast announced, ¡°Lu Feifei¡¯s team has already climbed to the thirtieth floor.¡± A sh of surprise crossed Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes, faster than he had anticipated. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened, ¡°Let¡¯s go for the elevator. You can¡¯t make it in time carrying me like this up the stairs.¡± ¡°Okay,¡± the man responded with a breath, despite his handsome face being covered in sweat. With her on his back, Mo Chen made his way to the elevator passage, indeed finding a solid mass of men in ck in front of them. The elevator disy showed it was on the 34th floor, continuing to descend, about to open its doors. Qiao Ruoxin struggled to get down, ¡°Let me go, just charge forward!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes fixated on the floor indicator of the descending elevator, rapidly calcting in his mind the approximate time the doors would open and how long it would take to break through the crowd to the elevator, roughly twenty seconds. Carrying this ¡°Little Ghost¡± would probably shave another five seconds off the time. ¡°Little Ghost, don¡¯t move around, hold on to me.¡± She looked at the man¡¯s alluring profile, dazed, not sure what Mo Chen was nning to do. But she instinctively held on tightly to his neck. Mo Chen stared straight ahead, watching the numbers above the elevator. The next second, he charged forward suddenly. She was taken aback, closing her eyes tightly. A group of men in ck also rushed forward, intentionally blocking them, throwing beach balls at them, and spraying water with water guns, with an enormous amount of water. Mo Chen took ten seconds to rush out of the crowd and arrived right in front of the elevator door, which then slowly opened. He quickly entered the elevator and then closed the doors. The man put down her body, leaned against the elevator wall, took deep breaths, and closed his eyes, clearly exhausted. This was equivalent to an extreme sport. Qiao Ruoxin also leaned against the elevator wall to catch her breath; the image of Mo Chen carrying her through the crowd kept reying in her mind, and she felt a touch of emotion. She looked at the man beside her, drenched all over, his hair wet and dripping. ¡°Mo Chen brother, are you okay?¡± The man closed his eyes, leaned in the elevator, and kept gasping for air, visibly fatigued. Mo Chen opened his eyes, his dense eyshes still holding droplets of water, ¡°I¡¯m okay, just a bit tired.¡± As Mo Chen had been carrying her, she hadn¡¯t gotten much water on her, but the man¡¯s upper body waspletely soaked. The man stood upright, his slender fingers running through his hair, pushing it back, creating a slicked-back hairstyle that instantly unleashed his presence, sexy, mature, andmanding. ¡°This hairstyle suits you well,¡± she said with a smile on her lips. She took out a tissue, stood on her tiptoes, and helped wipe the droplets off the man¡¯s face. Mo Chen watched her small face and said in a deep voice, ¡°Little Ghost, I knew you werecking in physical strength, but I didn¡¯t expect it to be this bad.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin changed the subject, ¡°It¡¯s really difficult without high heels, I have to tip-toe to wipe your face.¡± The man grasped her slender waist, lifted her up, and looked down at her, ¡°Can you reach now?¡± ¡°Yes,¡± sheughed. After wiping the man¡¯s face, she stepped out of his embrace and stood straight. Qiao Ruoxin suddenly felt a little dizzy, shook her head, trying to keep herself alert. These days, she didn¡¯t understand why she had be so delicate. With a ding-dong, the elevator doors slowly opened,¡ªthe thirtieth floor had been reached. She and Mo Chen stepped out of the elevator, only to find that the Lu sisters were still there, seemingly in the midst ofpleting a task. A crew member instructed, ¡°This task requires the male guest to do fifty push-ups, but the princess must sit on the man¡¯s back.¡± No wonder the Lu sisters hadn¡¯tpleted the task yet. Lu Xingyu had a slender build, and with Lu Xingxing looking to weigh over a hundred pounds, it posed a challenge for him. As for Lu Feifei, a perennial athlete, she was on the heavier side as well, so both couples were struggling with the task. Qiao Ruoxin looked at Mo Chen beside her. He had just carried her up so many stairs; did he still have the energy for push-ups, let alone with her weight on his back¡­ ¡°Mo Chen brother, can you do it?¡± ¡°Men can¡¯t stand to hear women say they¡¯re not capable,¡± he let out a cold chuckle. Then he walked to the designated area, got into push-up position, and looked up at her, ¡°Little Ghost,e here.¡± A faint look of concern was evident in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes. After all, Mo Chen had engaged in too much physical activity today, and she was beginning to feel a bit sorry for him. She wasn¡¯t heavy, but she still weighed 95 pounds. She walked over to him, hesitating about whether or not to sit down. Mo Chen, focusing on the ground, said firmly, ¡°Sit on it, on the waist.¡± At this moment, the other two couples stopped to watch them. Chapter 369 - 369 369 I Want to Hold You ?Chapter 369: Chapter 369: I Want to Hold You Chapter 369: Chapter 369: I Want to Hold You Lu Xingxing looked at Lu Xingyu dissatisfiedly, ¡°Are you even a man? Look at others, how can they let a woman sit down? Is all your gym time just for show?¡± Lu Xingyu was close to having a ck face, utterly unable to stand Lu Xingxing¡¯s princess temperament. Lu Feifei stood aside with her arms crossed, ready to enjoy the drama. After just having climbed twenty flights of stairs, now to do fifty push-ups, could he sit down? And on top of that, bearing the weight of another person. Qiao Ruoxin sat on the man¡¯s waist, trying to avoid putting all her weight on him. But the onsite staff reminded, ¡°Sister Qiao must lift her feet off the ground~¡± ¡°¡­¡± Her attempt at cheating failed. She looked down at the man¡¯s back; his clothes were soaked again. It was unclear if it was due to sweat or from the water gun earlier. ¡°Mo Chen brother, just do your best. I don¡¯t care about winning or losing.¡± If Mo Chen continued to exhaust himself like this, he might truly copse from fatigue. This amount of continuous, intense exercise would wear out even a fitness coach. ¡°Mhm.¡± One of the staff members started to announce, ¡°Fifty push-ups, begin!¡± Mo Chen supported himself on his arms on the ground, with Qiao Ruoxin still sitting on him, yet he began to do push-ups calmly and steadily. His pace wasn¡¯t fast; he was proceeding at an even speed. Gradually, the Lu sisters¡¯ faces turned somewhat ugly. Because they thought Mo Chen couldn¡¯t do it¡ªafter all, he had just carried Qiao Ruoxin up so many flights of stairs, and now to do push-ups, they were worried he would be exhausted to death. But before they knew it, Mo Chen had alreadypleted thirty push-ups and was quickly approaching the target. Sweat drops started to fall one after another onto the ground. Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was tense, and the veins on his forehead were bulging, straining with hisst bit of energy. Qiao Ruoxin was carefully counting, ¡°40, 41¡­ take it slow, there¡¯s no rush.¡± Lu Xingxing became anxious, turned to Lu Xingyu, and pushed him, ¡°Hurry up and move! They¡¯re about toplete it. We arrived so much earlier, yet we¡¯re still going to fall behind them. This won¡¯t do!¡± Lu Xingyu, somewhat breathless and speechless, was already exhausted. Miss Lu number two truly had no consideration for others. ¡°I¡¯m tired, I need to rest, I don¡¯t have the same stamina as young master Mo.¡± ¡°You! You¡¯re infuriating me to death, how can you be so useless.¡± Lu Xingxing couldn¡¯t hold back and blurted out all her true feelings. The photographer following them silently sweated bullets; if this footage were aired, Lu Xingxing might get torn apart by Lu Xingyu¡¯s fans, for calling their idol useless. Lu Feifei stopped watching and decided to hurry up andplete the task, otherwise, Qiao Ruoxin would win this round. ¡°48, 49, 50! All right! Stop!¡± When Qiao Ruoxin reached the number 50, she felt more thrilled than if she had won the lottery! She immediately got up, moved away from the man¡¯s body, and no longer let the weight of her body press on him. And Mo Chen flipped over andy directly on the ground, gasping for air. He was too exhausted. The staff member announced, ¡°Congrattions onpleting the task. You may now take the elevator.¡± She knelt on the ground, pressing Mo Chen¡¯s arm, ¡°Mo Chen brother, are you okay?¡± The freshly wiped sweat had now once again covered his handsome face with beads. She took a tissue and carefully wiped it off for him again. But Mo Chen lifted his arm and hugged her into his chest, his voice hoarse and weak, ¡°Little Ghost, I¡¯m tired.¡± She was slightly stunned, and then noticed the Lu sisters had only just begun toplete their task. ¡°Then you rest a while, we¡¯re not in a hurry, there¡¯s still time.¡± After resting for about a minute, Mo Chen got up and pulled her, heading toward the elevator. Once inside the elevator, Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Aren¡¯t you tired? Rest a little longer. After all, they¡¯ve only just started doing push-ups.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine, let¡¯s go up to the rooftop to rest,¡± The elevator doors slowly opened. Finally, they reached the rooftop terrace of Shenghao Hotel, which was an open-air restaurant with an adjoining sky garden. Mo Chen and Ruoxin found a resting area to sit down in, finally getting a chance to rest for a while. The waiter brought over two sses of iced lemon water. ¡°Mo Chen, brother, have some water. You were so active just now and lost too much fluid,¡± The man responded indifferently, picking up the ss of water and drinking a few sips. Mo Chen¡¯splexion gradually returned to normal, his dark eyes filled with disdain: ¡°Little Ghost, what¡¯s the point of being a celebrity?¡± To entertain the audience like a clown? He had made this Little Ghostfortably live as a wealthydy, what was there to be dissatisfied with? Instead, she had to venture into the entertainment industry which was both tiresome and dull. Ruoxinughed and said, ¡°It might be meaningless for you, a young master, but for ordinary people, being a star is very interesting. They make money quickly and it¡¯s more fun than an ordinary job.¡± Mo Chen picked up the ss of ice water in front of her and drank most of it, saying in a deep voice, ¡°You¡¯d make even more money as my woman.¡± ¡°That¡¯s different, work is based on one¡¯s own strength,¡± The man stared at her for a few seconds before slowly saying, ¡°Little Ghost, I¡¯m tired.¡± ¡°Eh¡­ What should we do? Should I give you a massage?¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Ruoxin stood up, walked behind the man, ced her hands on his broad shoulders, and began to massage them. ¡°You¡¯ve worked hard, Mo Chen, brother. I¡¯ll treat you to a meal tonight to reward you for your great performance~¡± The man closed his eyes and a smile appeared on his lips: ¡°You¡¯re treating me?¡± ¡°Yeah!¡± She massaged him for quite a while until suddenly, Mo Chen said again, ¡°I want to hold you.¡± This low and domineering voice somehow made her hear a whining undertone??? The irritable Divine Beast was acting spoiled, what a contrastingly cute scene. ¡°Stop joking, we¡¯re in the middle of filming a show.¡± But the man pulled her into his arms, sitting her in hisp: ¡°The whole point of a reality show is to be real, what¡¯s the point of pretending to be reserved.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Alright, alright, he¡¯s unbeatable in argument. Despite his vtile temper, when he gets serious, he¡¯s got a whole set of principles. ¡°I¡¯m sleepy, I¡¯m going to take a nap.¡± The man buried his head in the crook of her neck. The cameraman on the side captured their interaction, feeling as though he was filming a love reality show. Isn¡¯t this supposed to be apetitive reality show? Why keep dropping all these lovey-dovey moments? The sunlight was blinding. They were sitting in the resting area, Ruoxin¡¯s lithe and tender body in the man¡¯s arms, while he slept leaning on her shoulder. The scene was quite a sight for the eyes. Ruoxin looked down at the man¡¯s handsome face and couldn¡¯t help but let out a light sigh. He was indeed exhausted. Usually, Mo Chen would never sleep in a public setting. Her delicate fingers traced the contours of the man¡¯s face, observing how his thickshes cast a faint shadow over his eyelids. Her lips curved slightly upward, the fact proving that choosing Mo Chen was the right decision. Chapter 370 - 370 370 As Long as You Like It ?Chapter 370: Chapter 370: As Long as You Like It Chapter 370: Chapter 370: As Long as You Like It When the other couples finally arrived at the rooftop terrace, they were all astonished by the sight before them. Host 1: ¡°Mo Chen is really impressive, actually arriving so much earlier and even taking a nap here, tsk tsk.¡± Host 2: ¡°My stamina really isn¡¯t up to par, I struggled for a long time with push-ups, so tired, I really want to find a bed and sleep for eons.¡± Lu Xingyu: ¡°The production team really went hard this time, forty floors of stairs.¡± Lu Xingxing scoffed: ¡°It¡¯s only because you¡¯re too useless, howe Mo Chen can do it? He¡¯s busy managing apany every day, how does he find the time to work out? Are you busy running a billion-dor conglomerate or what?¡± Every word of Lu Xingxing was filled with disdain for those male celebrities, and if this episode went on air, Lu Xingxing was definitely going to be sted by the whole inte. Lu Feifei tugged at her sister¡¯s hand and signalled her with her eyes to shut up. ¡­ Night fell. Evening. After a whole day of filming, they finally returned to the hotel. Qiao Ruoxin felt so tired that she didn¡¯t want to say a word, though she seemed to have hardly done any tasks today. She hardly climbed any stairs; mostly, it was Mo Chen who carried her up the flights. As for the other tasks, it was just a matter of talking, at most walking a lot, but for some reason, she felt so tired, exhausted in body and soul. Shey on the bed, burying her little face into the pillow, motionless, just wanting to lie like that. But Mo Chen seemed to have fully recovered already, walking to the bed: ¡°Little Ghost, go eat.¡± Shey weakly on the bed, murmured, ¡°I don¡¯t want to eat, you go¡­ so tired, I want to sleep.¡± But she hadn¡¯t even taken a bath yet. How had she suddenly be sozy? The man frowned slightly with displeasure, sat down on the bed, and flipped her over. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face was slightly pale, looking drained, as the man turned her body over. ¡°Feeling unwell?¡± ¡°Not really, just feeling so tired. Aren¡¯t you tired? You exercised so much today.¡± She was surprised to find that this jerk seemed to have regained his energy just from taking a shower and changing clothes, as if he had been fully revived. Mo Chen: ¡°Then I¡¯ll order room service.¡± With that, the man picked up the bedside phone and ordered food, then hung up. ¡°Go take a shower, okay?¡± ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll probably feel more refreshed after a shower.¡± Qiao Ruoxin got up and walked toward the bathroom. After about fifteen minutes, she came out of the bathroom, wrapped in a bathrobe with her hair dried. She went to the living room and saw dinnerid out on the table. The man sat on a chair, looking up at her: ¡°Come over, eat.¡± Qiao Ruoxin sat in the chair opposite and had no appetite looking at the dinner, weirdly wondering, what was wrong with her? She had never felt like this before, utterly exhausted, spiritless, without any appetite. ¡°Feeling better?¡± the man asked in a deep voice. ¡°Yeah, I feel a bit better after the shower.¡± She ate her meal slowly, looking rather unenthusiastic. Mo Chen chuckled: ¡°This tired? I carried you up the stairs, and I did the push-ups with you on my back, what exactly are you tired from?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know¡­ I feel like I¡¯ve be so weak recently.¡± Even she thought she was being oversensitive; she couldn¡¯t quite exin the feeling. She was just tired. The man¡¯s expression turned somewhat serious, and he said in a deep voice, ¡°The flight is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, and I¡¯ll take you to see a doctor tomorrow morning.¡± Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t take it very seriously, ¡°It¡¯s not that bad, it might just be a little limatization issue.¡± ¡°No refusing.¡± ¡°Alright¡­ I¡¯ll listen to you.¡± After finishing dinner, Qiao Ruoxin went to wash up, applied a face mask, then returned to bed to y with her phone for a while before going to sleep. Mo Chen returned to bed, took her phone away, and turned off the bedsidemp. ¡°Time to sleep, it¡¯ste.¡± ¡°Oh, okay.¡± After shey down, the man, as usual, pulled her into his arms and then closed his eyes. The room was steeped in darkness, quiet all around. Qiao Ruoxin began to reminisce about the way Mo Chen behaved during the television program recording today¡­ Mo Chen had carried her up so many stairs on his back, charged out of the crowd of men in ck with her still on his back, and even did push-ups with her for such a long time. To say she wasn¡¯t moved would be a lie. She held the man tighter, touched his mermaid line abs, andughed, ¡°Mo Chen, you exercised a lot today; are your abs more defined now?¡± The man¡¯s low and sexy voice slowly rose, ¡°Feel them and see.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s hands roamed around the man¡¯s waist, ¡°Mhm, they¡¯re firmer and more defined.¡± ¡°Do you like them?¡± ¡°Of course I do.¡± ¡°Mhm, that¡¯s good as long as you like them.¡± Mo Chen kept his eyes closed while his hands began to wander restlessly over Little Ghost¡¯s body. Qiao Ruoxin stared at his handsome features for a while, then suddenly leaned in and took the initiative to kiss his thin lips. The man opened his eyes, his voice husky to the extreme, ¡°Little Ghost, what are you doing?¡± In the darkness, she blinked, ¡°Don¡¯t you want this? Aren¡¯t you going to take it when I¡¯m offering myself?¡± ¡°¡­ ¡± ¡°Have you forgiven me?¡± She dodged the man¡¯s intense gaze, her tone feigning nonchnce, ¡°Just¡­ since you performed quite well today, I¡¯ll forgive you for now, but I might take it back at any time!¡± Mo Chen straightened her face, looking directly into her eyes, ¡°Little Ghost, did you hate me that morning?¡± ¡°Hate! I was crying the whole time, struggling, but you ignored me, just focused on using violence, it was too terrifying, both horrifying and detestable.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t do that again.¡± ¡°Do you really know it was wrong?¡± She asked again. ¡°Mhm, Actually, I regretted it right after it ended that morning.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was indeed surprised, ¡°Really?¡± ¡°So are you sure you want to give yourself to me now?¡± ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s just sleep!¡± She pushed the man¡¯s body away. However, Mo Chen pulled her back beneath him, bent his head to kiss her lips, stopping whatever else she was about to say. ¡°Mmm!¡± ¡°Little Ghost, no going back on your word.¡± He pressed his forehead against Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s and held her soft body tight. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°Aren¡¯t you tired? You¡¯ve been exercising heavily all day.¡± The man raised his eyebrows slightly, ¡°Are you thinking that because I¡¯ve been tired all day, I surely wouldn¡¯t be in the mood, so you decided to grace me with a chance, hmm?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Busted by this cunning man, she really was smart. The man kissed her again, ¡°Too bad, all your little schemes have gone to waste.¡± Chapter 371 - 371 371 Feeling Like Throwing Up ?Chapter 371: Chapter 371: Feeling Like Throwing Up Chapter 371: Chapter 371: Feeling Like Throwing Up The next day, early morning. The curtains in the room were tightly closed, and it was pitch-ck. Qiao Ruoxin felt like she didn¡¯t have an ounce of strength in her body. This damn man really has inexhaustible energy. She had thought that after his huge amount of exercise throughout the day yesterday, he surely wouldn¡¯t be in the mood at night, so she¡­ Who would have thought! This damn man drained her yet again all night long. With sleepy eyes, she fumbled on the nightstand for a long time before she finally touched her phone and picked it up to look. She suddenly became a bit more alert. It was already ten o¡¯clock! They still had to catch the two o¡¯clock flight to Hohhot this afternoon, and now she had slept straight through to this time. She turned her head to look, and, surprisingly, that damn man was sleeping beside her for once, not getting up early. Qiao Ruoxin pushed the man¡¯s body weakly, ¡°Mo Chen, wake up, get up quickly, we need to catch the flight this afternoon.¡± The man sleeping soundlyzily turned over, then pulled her into his arms, his voice hoarse and sexy, ¡°Let¡¯s sleep a bit more, aren¡¯t you tired? You were shouting all night, you must be hoarse.¡± Her face flushed with red, and she pushed him away, ¡°You have the nerve! Who¡¯s fault is it? I just wanted you to do it as a gesture, but you, on the other hand, couldn¡¯t stop bullying me!¡± Mo Chen, with his eyes still closed, the corners of his mouth lifted into a smile, ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because you¡¯re charming, or maybe it¡¯s been a long time since west did it.¡± ¡°Get up! Don¡¯t y that game with me, carry me to wash up; I can¡¯t move.¡± ¡°Beg me.¡± ¡°Mo Chen, you¡¯re going too far! Now I have to beg you?¡± The damn man righteously replied, ¡°Mhm.¡± ¡°Now I have to beg you, when you carry me all the time, why don¡¯t you ask me to beg you then?¡± Mo Chenzily opened his eyelids, his slender fingers holding her chin, ¡°That was because I wanted to hold you, but now you want me to hold you, right?¡± She was so exasperated that sheughed, shaking off the man¡¯s hand, ¡°All men are dogs!¡± Then, she flipped off the nket, ready to get out of bed. Unexpectedly, Mo Chen suddenly rose, picked her up by the waist, and headed to the bathroom. Qiao Ruoxin was ced in front of the washstand and red at him, ¡°I thought you didn¡¯t want to hold me?¡± The man¡¯s slender fingers tossed her hair behind her back, ¡°Seeing you angry, of course, I have to coax you.¡± ¡°Do you actually like seeing me angry?¡± Mo Chen chuckled lowly, pinching her chin, ¡°Mhm, you¡¯re more charming when you¡¯re angry.¡± ¡°¡­¡± This damn man is just a masochist, asking for punishment! ¡­ In the afternoon, at the airport. Because Mo Chen provided a private ne, all the staff of the program team could take the Mo Family¡¯s private jet. Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen boarded early at the VIP gate. The others boarded one after another half an hourter. She and Mo Chen sat by the window, with a ss of orange juice and a cup of ice water in front of them. The orange juice was hers. Qiao Ruoxin took a sip of the orange juice and still felt dizzy; definitely Mo Chen¡¯s doing. The man looked at her, ¡°Tired?¡± ¡°Of course, tired! I would¡¯ve been fine after a sleep if you hadn¡¯t kept going all night long¡­¡± She felt embarrassed to continue, especially with other people around. Mo Chenughed, picking up her hand and ying with her slender fingers. ¡°Mhm, my fault.¡± ¡°You admit your mistake quickly, but you never change, right?¡± Qiao Ruoxin withdrew her hand, she knew this scumbag too well. Meanwhile¡ª The show¡¯s guests and hosts sat in the back row, chattering loudly. ¡°It¡¯s great to be rich, not to mention buying a private jet, just the annual maintenance costs must be a fortune.¡± ¡°Yeah, this is the Mo Family¡¯s private jet. I never thought I¡¯d get to ride in the Mo Family¡¯s private one in my lifetime.¡± ¡°We¡¯re all riding on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s coattails. What kind of fate does Qiao Ruoxin have, eh? Caught the eye of Mr. Mo and had her life turned upside down. Her biological family is just some inconspicuous little enterprise.¡± ¡°I really envy Ruoxin. In the future, she¡¯ll live the life of a wealthydy. I bet it won¡¯t be a few years before she leaves the industry and settles down to be ady of leisure.¡± ¡­ Lu Xingxing and Lu Feifei sat a bit further back, quieter. They didn¡¯t want to flock together with the others. ¡°Sis, look at them acting like bumpkins. It¡¯s just a private jet, isn¡¯t it? The Lu Family has one too!¡± Lu Feifei lifted her coffee cup and took a sip, ¡°Why bother with them? How many average people have flown on a private jet?¡± ¡°You¡¯re right, but sis, these past couple of days have nearly driven me mad. That Qiao Ruoxin is so infuriating.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ve alreadyid out a n. This trip to the prairie, I need to give her a tough time. Otherwise, she¡¯ll really think the Lu Family is easy to bully.¡± Lu Feifei¡¯s eyes held a sinister malice. Lu Xingxing finally smiled, ¡°Really? You¡¯re the best, sis. That Qiao Ruoxin is no match for you. Yesterday at the pool, if she hadn¡¯t cheated, you would have won for sure!¡± Lu Feifei felt angry just thinking about the pool incident. She, a champion in the diving world, was defeated by Qiao Ruoxin in a swimming pool? Three hourster. The nended. Everyone checked into the pre-booked hotel. Today was for rest, and the official recording would start early morning the next day. In the evening, the show¡¯s director and guests were nning to go out for dinner, and they invited Mo Chen and Qiao Ruoxin, but Mo Chen declined. As soon as Qiao Ruoxin arrived at the hotel, she started to sleep, all the way until seven in the evening. The man poured a ss of water and walked to the bedside, ¡°Little Ghost, drink some water.¡± She slowly sat up, took the ss, and drank slowly. ¡°Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll take you to the doctor.¡± Qiao Ruoxin shook her head, ¡°No need, I¡¯m just not used to the water and soil. I¡¯ve slept for a while and feel much better.¡± The man stretched out his hand and felt her forehead, which didn¡¯t seem feverish. ¡°By the way, I heard we can go to the prairie tomorrow. I¡¯ve always longed for it, I want to go y on the prairie.¡± A light of anticipation shone in her eyes. ¡°Hmm, what do you want to eat tonight?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have any particr cravings, you order whatever, let¡¯s have room service.¡± Qiao Ruoxin felt that her mood was all wrong. Why was she suddenly so lethargic andzy? She was supposed to be the epitome of vitality, but now she¡¯d be slothful and sleepy. Mo Chen: ¡°I¡¯ll go order food, you get some more sleep.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± After the man left, she got out of bed and walked to the bathroom. Standing in front of the vanity, she looked at herself in the mirror. Why had herplexion be so pale? Qiao Ruoxin turned on the faucet and sshed the cold water on her face, hoping to make herself more alert. Suddenly, she felt the urge to vomit¡­ ¡°Ugh¡­ Ugh¡­¡± She leaned over the basin, heaving for a while, but nothing came out. This difort from not being limated to the local conditions was quite severe. After a while, she walked out of the bedroom and into the living room, where she saw Mo Chen sitting on the couch, staring at hisptop with a serious look. She didn¡¯t disturb Mo Chen as he worked, instead taking a seat at the dining table, waiting for the food to be delivered. Chapter 372 - 372 372 The Period Is Actually Postponed for a ?Chapter 372: Chapter 372: The Period Is Actually Postponed for a Week! Chapter 372: Chapter 372: The Period Is Actually Postponed for a Week! Ding-dong, the doorbell rang. It was probably the server delivering dinner. Qiao Ruoxin immediately got up to open the door, and the man sitting on the sofa also looked up. ¡°Hello, dinner service.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± The server pushed in the food cart, ced dinner on the table, and then left. Qiao Ruoxin sat down at the dining table, nced at the Western meal in front of her, and looked at the man on the sofa, ¡°Mo Chen, would you like to eat?¡± ¡°You go ahead, I¡¯m not hungry.¡± ¡°Oh, you should eat quickly. It won¡¯t taste good when it¡¯s cold.¡± She picked up the knife and fork, began cutting the steak on her te, and put a small piece in her mouth. It tasted quite good. After ten minutes, Mo Chen closed hisptop, stood up, and walked to the dining table, pulling out a chair to sit down. ¡°How does it taste?¡± ¡°It¡¯s really good. The steak is cooked just right.¡± After dinner, Qiao Ruoxin took a bath, and then she went out to the balcony by herself, letting the natural wind dry her hair while admiring the city¡¯s nightscape. It wasn¡¯t easy to get out for some fun, and to be apanied by Mo Chen the whole way. Yet, she always felt inexplicably tired, which was really a mood-killer. She let out a slight sigh, ready to go back to her room to sleep since there was a full day of shooting tomorrow. Qiao Ruoxin returned to the room and saw the man was justing out of the bathroom. She had just sat down on the bed when she noticed the man¡¯s phone vibrating next to her. She was about to pick up the phone to hand it to Mo Chen, but she caught a glimpse of the caller ID: Mother. Her heart tightened. Was it Mrs. Mo calling again? Mo Chen walked over, took the phone from her, nced at it, then held it to his ear, ¡°Mom, what¡¯s up?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Yes, I know, it¡¯s fine with me here.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let her exercise vigorously.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Right, get some sleep early.¡± The man hung up the phone and ced it on the nightstand. Qiao Ruoxin had been watching him, ¡°What did your mom say?¡± ¡°She saw your fans paparazzi photos on Weibo and found out you came here. She¡¯s worried you might have disturbed the pregnancy.¡± Mo Chen sat on the bed, pulled her into his arms in a seemingly careless manner. She fell silent for a few seconds, then pushed the man away, ¡°When exactly do you n toe clean to the Mo Family? I¡¯m not pregnant at all. Is it okay to keep deceiving them like this? What are we going to do when Mrs. Mo really takes me for a prenatal check-up?¡± The man, however, chuckled, ¡°You just need to get pregnant before the check-up.¡± ¡°Getting pregnant isn¡¯t that simple, okay? Do you think you can get pregnant just because you want to?¡± ¡­ Meanwhile¡ª In another presidential suite, Lu Xingxing was eavesdropping as usual. When she heard that part of the conversation, she was shocked and suddenly burst intoughter, ¡°Ha ha¡­ ha ha ha¡­ I¡¯ve finally found it, Qiao Ruoxin, you vixen. I¡¯ve finally got evidence that you¡¯re not pregnant!¡± Lu Xingxing was almost jumping for joy. But upon calming down, didn¡¯t that conversation mean that Mo Chen also knew about Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fake pregnancy and was helping her hide it? Lu Xingxing could no longerugh, ¡°Mo Chen! What are you thinking!¡± But Lu Xingxing still took the evidence and left the room to find her sister, Lu Feifei. After a few minutes, Lu Xingxing entered her sister¡¯s room. After Lu Feifei listened to the recording, she let out a coldugh. ¡°I told you so, she was bound to slip up eventually, and now here¡¯s the evidence, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°But sister, what should I do now?¡± ¡°The program will finish recording in three days. After you get back, give this recording to Mrs. Mo as soon as possible,¡± Lu Feifei said. ¡°Sister, why not send it directly to Mrs. Mo now?¡± Lu Feifei: ¡°It¡¯s better to go to Mrs. Mo in person. The effect will be greater. By the way, stoke the mes a bit, and Qiao Ruoxin can just wait for her doom!¡± ¡°Ha-ha, you¡¯re right, sister! Fake pregnancy, she had everyone spinning in circles. Even a deity couldn¡¯t save her this time!¡± ¡­ The next day, early morning. The first location that the crew visited was a primary school in the mountains to participate in a charity event. On-site director: ¡°Today, we¡¯vee to Mingguang Primary School to take part in a charity event. I hope everyone has a good time.¡± The crew had brought many supplies to the school: sports equipment, extracurricr books, and so on¡­ They also thoughtfully prepared love-filled backpacks for the female students. Qiao Ruoxin handed them out one by one to the students, their innocent smiles lifting her spirits as well. She cautiously opened a backpack to take a peek inside. There were water bottles, notebooks, stationery, and¡­ sanitary pads. The sanitary pads genuinely took her by surprise; the crew was really considerate. This ce was quite remote, and many of the girls had no parents around to teach them about certain physiological aspects. Seeing the sanitary pads in the backpack, Qiao Ruoxin suddenly felt a bit dazed. Hadn¡¯t her period been due this month? Checking the dates, it seemed like it was around these days. Weird, could it be that limatization caused her period to be dyed? No wonder she had been feeling so tired these past few days. Qiao Ruoxin looked at the man beside her: ¡°Mo Chen, what¡¯s the date today?¡± ¡°The 25th.¡± Her heart pounding, her eyes widened in panic. Her period was a whole weekte! Could it be¡­ was she pregnant? Thinking about that night with Mo Chen in the office, which had been about half a month ago¡­ Could it really be a coincidence? Qiao Ruoxin mused over it, deciding to buy a pregnancy test from the hotel when she returned that evening. Pregnancy tests, such a distant concept. She had never used one, and she thought she wouldn¡¯t need it until she was at least in her mid-twenties. After finishing distributing the backpacks, everyone joined the students for some fun on the sports field. It was also the first time Qiao Ruoxin saw Mo Chen y basketball. So this jerk could actually y basketball. She watched from the side with a sweet smile, observing his tall and handsome figure shining under the sun. Mo Chen turned and walked toward her: ¡°Why are you looking at me like that?¡± ¡°Because you¡¯re handsome. I never knew you could y basketball; I¡¯ve never seen you y.¡± ¡°I liked it in high school, but I haven¡¯t touched it since.¡± ¡°Why?¡± It looks pretty cool when you y. The man stood next to her, picked up a bottle of water, unscrewed the cap, and took a couple of sips before saying in a deep voice, ¡°Busy.¡± Mo Chen handed the bottle of water to her. She took it naturally, drank a couple of sips, and handed it back to him. To them, this was nothing; they¡¯d already been through all sorts of intimate things. But to the onlooker Lu Xingxing, this scene was extremely irksome. She couldn¡¯t help butin to her sister, Lu Feifei: ¡°Sister, look at Qiao Ruoxin, she¡¯s shameless, drinking the water Mo Chen drank. She really knows how to seduce someone. Do men really like these ambiguous moves?¡± Chapter 373 - 373 373 Mr. Mo is the Dark Horse Prince ?Chapter 373: Chapter 373: Mr. Mo is the Dark Horse Prince Chapter 373: Chapter 373: Mr. Mo is the Dark Horse Prince Lu Feifei¡¯s voice was cold, ¡°Daring to fake a pregnancy means she¡¯s been to the bed countless times; what¡¯s drinking water a man has drunk?¡± ¡°Shameless! These are all the despicable tricks of lowlymoners, not presentable in high society.¡± ¡°Just make sure to keep that recording safe; once we get back,pletely destroy Qiao Ruoxin.¡± Lu Xingxing¡¯s face was filled with resentment, ¡°Yeah, I know. Let her strut around while she can; her days of arrogance are numbered. Even Mo Chen won¡¯t be able to protect her then.¡± ¡­ After the charity event, they took a car to the real grasnds. Upon alighting from the vehicle, Qiao Ruoxin was stunned by the scenery in front of her; she had only seen such beauty of the grasnds online and had never been here before. Endless and vast. The on-site director said, ¡°Wee everyone to the beautiful grasnds. Today¡¯s task is for the gentlemen to carry the princesses on their backs to that finish line over there, and pull down the red ribbon belonging to your pair from the tree. The first to arrive wins.¡± The few hosts groaned. Host 1, ¡°The production team is getting more and more outrageous. Just yesterday we had such intense physical activity, and today we have to carry again. Are you really treating us men like beasts of burden?¡± Host 2, ¡°Do you think we just have brawns and no brains? Always assigning us men so much physical work. Can I be a woman for today?¡± Lu Xingyu said, ¡°Come on, let¡¯s get this over with quickly.¡± The scene erupted intoughter. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, are you alright?¡± If we¡¯re talking about physical exertion from yesterday, Mo Chen¡¯s was definitely the most. Continuing to carry her in a race today seemed a bit cruel. Mo Chen was removing his coat, handed it to her, and then began stretching his limbs, saying in a deep voice, ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± She couldn¡¯t help butugh and cry, ¡°Why do I feel like you¡¯re here for ¡®Supernanny¡¯, all about physical exhaustion?¡± ¡°Consider it spending time ying with you.¡± Having said that, he turned around, back facing Qiao Ruoxin, ¡°Come on up.¡± Qiao Ruoxin obedientlyy on the broad back of the man, wrapping her arms around his neck. Then, Mo Chen effortlessly stood up straight with her on his back, hisrge hands holding onto her legs. He felt them andughed, ¡°You¡¯ve put on a bit of weight recently, feels nice to the touch.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She angrily smacked the man¡¯s shoulder, ¡°Behave yourself! We¡¯re recording a show! The cameramen are still filming!¡± But Mo Chen nced coldly at the cameraman nearby, speaking in a deep voice, ¡°Cut this part out.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin was speechless; Mo Chen surely had immense power tomand anyone around him. The on-site director announced, ¡°Let the race begin!¡± At the sound of the gunshot, Mo Chen carried her and quickly ran towards the distant tree. Meanwhile, the other couples, moving surprisingly slow,ined about the women being too heavy to run with. As expected, Mo Chen and she won the round. Then, they got to rest and eat fruit on the side, watching the other couples continue topete. Lu Xingxing looked at Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s rxed demeanor and snorted coldly, ¡°Sister, didn¡¯t you say you had a special n for today?¡± ¡°There¡¯s a horse riding eventter. I specially picked out a stubborn horse for Qiao Ruoxin so that she¡¯ll have a taste of hardship,¡± Lu Feifei replied. ¡°Haha¡­ Sister, you¡¯re amazing.¡± Lu Xingxing could hardly wait to see Qiao Ruoxin thrown off the horse. It must be hrious and funny. Who knows, maybe she¡¯d end up paralyzed! ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin used a fork to pick up a piece of chopped fruit and handed it to the man¡¯s thin lips, which he opened to eat. Then, she kept feeding the man fruit non-stop. Mo Chen wore a pair of ck sunsses that covered most of his face, revealing only his sexy and smooth jawline. ¡°I heard the next event is horse-riding, but I¡¯m not good at that.¡± She had a fall while riding a horse when she was young and had been too scared to ride ever since. Mo Chen nced at her: ¡°Then you¡¯ll ride with me on the same horseter.¡± ¡°Hmm, it depends on the situation. However, I think the show won¡¯t make it too difficult for everyone, since horse-riding is quite dangerous.¡± Half an hourter, this round ofpetition ended, and Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen were still in first ce. At the next location, local herders brought several horses over. Mo Chen was interested in a ck horse among them; it seemed to suit his personality. As arranged by the show team, that ck horse indeed went to Mo Chen. Qiao Ruoxin got a white horse, and as she cautiously touched it, she couldn¡¯t help but sigh: ¡°This must be what the prince¡¯s white horse looks like, even a horse can be so handsome.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s handsome brows slightly raised: ¡°You think it¡¯s handsome?¡± Her smile stiffened at the corner of her mouth; was that a whiff of sourness she detected? ¡°Mo Chen, big brother, you can¡¯t possibly be jealous of a horse, can you?¡± The man let out a disdainful snort, his deep gaze tinged with scorn. Lu Xingxing, standing on the very edge, had a triumphant smile on her lips, just waiting to see how Qiao Ruoxin would embarrass herselfter. Lu Xingxing covered her mouth, looking at her sister: ¡°Sis, is that the horse?¡± ¡°Yeah, don¡¯t be fooled by its gentle appearance; it actually has a fierce temper.¡± Lu Xingxing shooed the cameraman to the side: ¡°It hasn¡¯t even started yet. Why are you recording? I need to whisper to my sister.¡± The live director said, ¡°In this round, everyone will participate in an equestrianpetition. The task is simple, just ride to the finish line over there. The difficulty is whether you can make the horses obey yourmands. Please mount your horses.¡± Mo Chen was the first to mount the horse, then patted the horse¡¯s head and rode a circle around the field back to the starting point with ease. Host 1: ¡°Surely someone from a wealthy family. I bet he¡¯s been riding horses since he was young, just look at the professionalism. It¡¯s as if he canmunicate with the horse.¡± Host 2: ¡°I wonder if Mo Chen understands horsenguage? That horse is so obedient. Tsk tsk, truly stylish. That¡¯s what you call a prince on a white horse, no wait, Mo Chen is a ck horse prince.¡± Thepetition officially started, and everyone mounted their horses. With the help of the herders, Qiao Ruoxin also mounted the white horse. She gripped the reins, feeling inexplicably nervous. Having been thrown from a horse as a child, she had carried that psychological shadow for years and dared not ride again. Mo Chen, on the ck horse, sidelong eyed her: ¡°Can you do it? If not, don¡¯t push yourself.¡± Qiao Ruoxin gripped the reins tightly, gently stroking the horse¡¯s mane, and said, ¡°It doesn¡¯t seem as scary as I imagined. This horse seems quite docile.¡± The man gave her a nce, then quickly rode towards the finish line with ease, as if the horse had been with him for many years. The rest of the participants were carefully riding their horses, moving towards the finish line at a walking pace. They simply couldn¡¯t control the horses if they started to run. Qiao Ruoxin held the reins tightly, gently coaxing the horse: ¡°Xiaobai, Xiaobai, we¡¯re not in a hurry. We¡¯ll just walk slowly. It¡¯s okay as long as we¡¯re notst, right?¡± She rode the horse slowly towards the finish line. Chapter 374 - 374 374 A Series of Slaps ?Chapter 374: Chapter 374: A Series of ps Chapter 374: Chapter 374: A Series of ps Lu Xingxing watched the scene unfolding with a tinge of unwillingness. Wasn¡¯t it said that this white horse had a stubborn temperament? Why was it so docile in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s hands? Howe they seemed to get along so harmoniously? At this moment, Mo Chen was already riding the ck horse at the finish line, staring unwaveringly at Qiao Ruoxin. Turning her head and seeing Mo Chen¡¯s deep gaze, then looking at Qiao Ruoxin happily riding the horse, the jealousy in Lu Xingxing¡¯s heart burned fiercely. Qiao Ruoxin had no background, no power, so why was she more favored than herself? And she had so many fans¡ªwere they all blind? All deceived by that face, including Mo Chen! Suddenly, Lu Xingxing casually unhooked the watch from her wrist and, feigning nonchnce, flung it at the face of the white horse. Instantly! The white horse reared up, neighing, clearly startled. And Qiao Ruoxin, riding on the horse¡¯s back, let out a piercing scream, her face a picture of shock. She clutched the reins tightly; otherwise, she would have fallen off. Panic spread throughout the venue; nobody had expected such a scene to unfold. The white horse suddenly bolted, running wildly away. Mo Chen¡¯s expression changed dramatically as he quickly took off in pursuit of the white horse. Seeing this, Lu Xingxing smirked with schadenfreude, hoping that little fox spirit would be thrown off and end up brain damaged! All the crew members chased after them, the scene was in chaos. On the vast grasnds of Mongolia, Mo Chen, riding a ck horse, was chasing the white horse, while Qiao Ruoxin gripped the reins firmly to ensure she wouldn¡¯t fall off. ¡°Calm it down! Don¡¯t let it get frightened!¡± Mo Chen roared at Qiao Ruoxin in the front. Qiao Ruoxin was scared by the galloping white horse, but she still heard Mo Chen¡¯s voice. She gently patted the horse¡¯s back, ¡°Xiaobai, don¡¯t be rash. I know you were just spooked, right? I don¡¯t me you; can you stop, please?¡± She continuously tried tomunicate with the horse, soothing its frightened heart while gripping the reins tight to slow down. ¡°Xiaobai, do you dislike the crowds, and prefer it here where it¡¯s quieter, right?¡± Qiao Ruoxin seemed to understand the character of the white horse; apparently, it didn¡¯t like crowded ces. The horse¡¯s emotions seemed to gradually stabilize, and its speed also slowed down. She continued to stroke the horse¡¯s back,forting it, ¡°Xiaobai, let¡¯s stop here where there are no people, okay?¡± The white horse gradually came to a halt, and her racing heart started to calm down. Touching the horse¡¯s back, she said, ¡°Good boy, let¡¯s stay here where it¡¯s quiet for a while, okay?¡± By then, Mo Chen had stopped the ck horse alongside and dismounted. The man walked over to the white horse with a grim expression and took her down from the horse. ¡°Are you hurt?¡± ¡°No, just startled. The white horse must have been frightened.¡± She looked back at the horse, recalling the prior scene: everything was fine, so why had it suddenly panicked? It seemed like something had been thrown at the white horse¡¯s face, causing the fright, right? Mo Chen embraced her,forting her, ¡°It¡¯s all right now, no need to be afraid.¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± Qiao Ruoxin kept thinking about the incident, the direction from which the object was thrown seemed to be from Lu Xingxing? Lu Xingxing again! She must confront Lu Xingxing tonight! The filming site was in disarray. If anything had happened to Qiao Ruoxin, Mo Chen would probably have shut down the whole show! Everyone was petrified, not knowing what to do. ¡°They¡¯re back!¡± Lu Xingyu suddenly shouted. All those present involuntarily turned their heads to look and then each revealed an expression of surprise and delight. Mo Chen was leading the ck horse, and Qiao Ruoxin was leading the white horse. They had returned together, safe and sound. The herders quickly went to take the two horses away. Unable to restrain herself, Qiao Ruoxin said to the herders, ¡°Don¡¯t punish the white horse. It was just frightened, not intentional.¡± ¡°Thank you, Miss Qiao, for your leniency.¡± Qiao Ruoxin walked up to Lu Xingxing and directly asked, ¡°Did you throw something at my white horse just now, causing it to be frightened?¡± Lu Xingxing put on an innocent face, ¡°I¡¯m wronged. How could I possibly do such a thing? If you didn¡¯t handle your horse properly, you can¡¯t just vent your anger on someone else, can you?¡± ¡°Is that so? This is being recorded. I¡¯ll find out when I review the yback.¡± Lu Xingxing panicked a little but pretended to be calm, ¡°Suit yourself. If you want to check, then go ahead.¡± Lu Feifei came over to protect her sister, ¡°Ruoxin, although my sister can be willful and arrogant, she wouldn¡¯t dare do something that could kill someone. I believe her.¡± Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t say anything, just offered a shallow smile. The onsite director said, ¡°Thank goodness everything is fine. That¡¯s it for today¡¯s recording. Tonight, we will experience staying in a Mongolian yurt. I hope everyone has an enjoyable evening. Later, there will be a bonfire party hosted by the local vigers, and everyone should attend wearing the local attire.¡± ¡­ Inside the Mongolian yurt. The program staff brought in traditional Mongolian attire, and Qiao Ruoxin nced at the man resting on the bed. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, I¡¯ll step out for a bit ande back soon.¡± The man lifted his eyes to her, ¡°Where to?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to the restroom.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Qiao Ruoxin left the Mongolian yurt and then went to the yurt where Lu Xingxing was staying. Without knocking, she walked right in. Lu Xingxing, who was changing clothes, saw her and scolded, ¡°What are you doing here? You didn¡¯t even knock on the door, how impolite and uncultured you are!¡± ¡°Today, you deliberately threw something at the horse to startle it, wanting me to fall off and die, isn¡¯t that right?¡± Qiao Ruoxin adopted a cold demeanor and advanced step by step. ¡°What are you talking about? I don¡¯t understand a word you¡¯re saying.¡± With a ¡°p,¡± Qiao Ruoxin smacked Lu Xingxing across the face. Lu Xingxing fell onto the bed, astonished, ¡°Have you gone mad? How dare you hit me!¡± Just as Lu Xingxing attempted to strike back, Qiao Ruoxinnded another p on her face. ¡°You! Ahhh! I¡¯m going to kill you!¡± Another p echoed. Lu Xingxing felt dazed, having received all ps in her life from Qiao Ruoxin, this despicable person! To be pped so many times in a row! Lu Xingxing now harbored a murderous rage. ¡°You vile creature, what¡¯s so great about you? You dare p me like this, watch how I ruin your face today!¡± Another p struck Lu Xingxing¡¯s cheek, immediately swelling it and leaving a clear handprint. Qiao Ruoxin chuckled lightly, ¡°Lu Xingxing, do you think if I died, you could be with Mo Chen?¡± As she finished speaking, she delivered another p to Lu Xingxing¡¯s face, which left Lu Xingxing feeling dizzy from the barrage. Chapter 375 - 375 375 Playing the Victim Im Better Than You ?Chapter 375: Chapter 375: ying the Victim, I¡¯m Better Than You Chapter 375: Chapter 375: ying the Victim, I¡¯m Better Than You ¡°Do you think that just because I die, Mo Chen would start liking you? Giving you all the love and affection?¡± ¡°Lu Xingxing! Let me tell you! What you did today crossed my line; you¡¯re too malicious, wishing me dead! I just pped you, that was being lenient.¡± Lu Xingxing, with teeth clenched in anger, retorted, ¡°I¡¯ve already said I didn¡¯t do it! What makes you think it was me! Besides, even if it was, so what! How was I supposed to know the horse would get startled!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you didn¡¯t know falling off a horse can kill a person! Especially when the horse is spooked! You were just hoping I would die! Too bad for you, I¡¯m fine.¡± Qiao Ruoxin gave a light smile, then delivered another p. ¡°You dare to hit me again! I¡¯m done with this!¡± Lu Xingxing charged at her, but Qiao Ruoxin quickly grabbed a vase and smashed it towards her, causing Lu Xingxing to scream in fright. ¡°Have you lost your mind, trying to kill someone! Qiao Ruoxin, you wretch, you are pure evil! I will tell Mo Chen!¡± Qiao Ruoxin: ¡°You want to go crying to Mo Chen? Go ahead, let¡¯s see who¡¯s better at acting, ying the victim is my forte.¡± Having said that, she turned around and left the Mongolian yurt. Lu Xingxing was left alone inside, crying out of frustration and smashing things around in anger. ¡­ Back in the Mongolian yurt. Qiao Ruoxin had returned to her normal self, as if nothing had ever happened. Then she saw that Mo Chen had already put on Mongolian attire, and, well, it must be said¡­ he looked very handsome. The man was bending over, busy adjusting his clothes, frowning seriously, unaware that Little Ghost had been staring at him for a long time. When he looked up and saw Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s dazed eyes, he asked, ¡°Does it look bad?¡± She snapped out of her daze and shook her head with a smile, ¡°No, very handsome. I didn¡¯t expect you would suit Mongolian attire so well.¡± Perhaps it was his tall stature, but dressing in those clothes gave Mo Chen a certain charm, although he simply wore a long ck robe as symbolic attire, rejecting all otherr essories, finding them too fussy. Qiao Ruoxin also quickly changed into Mongolian clothing, feeling a strange sensation, as if she was acting in a y. ¡°How do I look?¡± Mo Chen scrutinized her from top to bottom, nodded, and said in a deep voice, ¡°Not bad.¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s go to the bonfire party, my first time for this. I¡¯ve never been to the grasnd before.¡± ¡­ The bonfire party was in full swing. The locals were singing and dancing around a huge bonfire, the mood was harmonious, andughter filled the air. ¡°Wow, Brother Mo Chen, it¡¯s so lively here! I want that roastedmb.¡± Mo Chen nced at the roastedmb and then patted her head, ¡°I¡¯ll get it for you.¡± No sooner had the man walked away than Lu Feifei came up to her, ¡°Ruoxin, have you seen my sister? I heard from the staff earlier that you went into her Mongolian yurt?¡± ¡°No, I didn¡¯t go looking for her, nor have I seen her.¡± At that moment, Lu Xingxing finally showed up with an air of resentment and her swollen cheek, walking over to them. Lu Feifei was somewhat surprised, ¡°Xingxing, what happened to you? What¡¯s wrong with your face?¡± ¡°It was all done by this bitch! Sis, you have to avenge me!¡± Lu Xingxing embraced her sister¡¯s arm, just like a primary school student tattling to their parents. Lu Feifei turned to Qiao Ruoxin, ¡°Oh? Ruoxin, is what my sister said true? What do you mean by this? How could you do this to our sister¡¯s face?¡± Right at that moment, Mo Chen came over with a te of carved roastmb. ¡°Brother Mo Chen¡­¡± she called out. The man handed her the te, ¡°Be careful, it¡¯s hot, eat slowly.¡± Lu Xingxing pointed to her right cheek, ¡°Mo Chen! Look, this is what your woman did! Acting innocent and pure in front of you, but behind your back, she is so venomous, turning my face into this!¡± The man looked on with an indifferent face and, looking down at this Little Ghost, said in a deep voice, ¡°Did you do it?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t, and I don¡¯t know why Miss Lu would falsely use me.¡± Her eyes, innocent as a deer¡¯s, even welled up with mist, which made you pity her. Lu Xingxing: ¡°You! You still have the nerve to cry! Clearly, you were the one who hit me! How can you fake¡­¡± Before she could say the word ¡°pregnant,¡± her sister Lu Feifei cut her off, ¡°Xingxing! Don¡¯t talk like that!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s expression also darkened as he said coldly, ¡°Watch your mouth.¡± By now, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s tears were falling like pearls off a string, nonstop, ¡°I really didn¡¯t do it; I was scared to death by the frightened horse this afternoon and had no time to hit you, why would I even want to hit you?¡± Lu Feifei had realized that this Qiao Ruoxin was definitely not a pushover. Despite her youth, she was an aplished actress and a graduate of the film academy. Comparing that with her own na?ve sister, it was clear that Lu Xingxing was no match for Qiao Ruoxin. ¡°How can you act so well! It was clearly you who hit me, yet now you pretend to be so fragile!¡± Lu Xingxing was about to explode with rage, having taken so many ps and yet no one would believe her! Mo Chen saw her tears falling continuously and held her in his arms,forting her in a low voice, ¡°It¡¯s alright, don¡¯t cry, okay?¡± Then, the man turned to Lu sisters with a cold face, ¡°She said she didn¡¯t do it, so all of you, get the hell out.¡± Lu Xingxing, furious and ready to argue, was pulled back by Lu Feifei, ¡°There might have been a misunderstanding, Lord Mo, we¡¯ll be going. Pleasefort Ruoxin, sorry for the trouble.¡± Lu Feifei pulled Lu Xingxing and turned to leave. When Lu Xingxing looked back, she saw Qiao Ruoxin leaning in the man¡¯s embrace, sticking out her tongue and making a face at her, utterly arrogant! ¡­ Lu Xingxing was dragged by her sister to a corner. ¡°Sis, why did you stop me! It was that bitch that hit me, she pped me so many times! I¡¯ve never been pped so many times by anyone.¡± Lu Feifei snorted coldly, ¡°Good, that will teach you a lesson. Didn¡¯t you see how Mo Chen was protecting Qiao Ruoxin all the time? Didn¡¯t you notice Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s perfected acting skills? With your clumsy mouth, how could you win any argument?¡± Lu Xingxing: ¡°I¡­ That bitch! Such an actor! Shameless! A vixen!¡± ¡°Enough, you¡¯re not getting any smarter by talking nonsense. You were about to spill ourst ace just now. I told you to go back and reveal the truth to Mrs. Mo. What were you thinking! Did you nearly blurt that out just now!¡± Lu Xingxing lowered her head, aggrieved, ¡°I¡­ I just couldn¡¯t stand it. I just can¡¯t stand seeing her acting all high and mighty, always getting the upper hand, why didn¡¯t she just fall off the horse and die today!¡± Lu Feifei looked at her simple-minded sister and immediately felt a headache. ¡°Stop indulging in your chatter here. Wait until we go back to expose her true face.¡± ¡°Alright! Sis, I¡¯ll listen to you! That dead bitch is too despicable! This time, I¡¯ll make sure she doesn¡¯t have a grave to be buried in!¡± Chapter 376 - 376 376 Why are you closing your eyes Want to ?Chapter 376: Chapter 376: Why are you closing your eyes? Want to kiss? Chapter 376: Chapter 376: Why are you closing your eyes? Want to kiss? Qiao Ruoxin leaned into the man¡¯s embrace, and once the Lu sisters had left, her tears abruptly stopped as easily as turning off a tap, her emotions at hermand¡ªa testament to an actor¡¯s self-discipline. ¡°They¡¯re gone, no need to pretend anymore.¡± The man released the Little Ghost in his embrace. Qiao Ruoxin speared a small piece of roastedmb with her fork and put it into her mouth, nodding, ¡°Mmm, it¡¯s delicious, do you want some?¡± She speared another piece of meat and offered it to the man¡¯s thin lips, which he epted in one bite. Mo Chen raised his hand and wiped away the tear stains on her cheek, his voice deep, ¡°Did you really hit her?¡± ¡°Mmm¡­ Do you think I¡¯m cruel?¡± She had nced at Lu Xingxing¡¯s face just now, which was swollen like a pig¡¯s head, probably needing a whole night of icing to reduce the swelling. ¡°Why did you hit her?¡± The man¡¯s tone was devoid of emotion, cool and indifferent. Qiao Ruoxin said, ¡°Because I discovered this afternoon, Lu Xingxing deliberately threw something at the white horse to spook it, causing me to nearly get thrown off, so¡­¡± She hadn¡¯t finished speaking when the man suddenly turned away. Qiao Ruoxin grabbed him, ¡°Where are you going?¡± ¡°I will kill her tonight!¡± Mo Chen shook off her hand, anger radiating from him as he turned to leave. She quickly set the delicacy aside and clung to the back of the man¡¯s tall figure, ¡°Mo Chen, Brother! It¡¯s not necessary, I¡¯ve already avenged myself!¡± The man sneered coldly, ¡°Just a few ps?¡± She let go of her arms and moved in front of him, ¡°With such beautiful scenery, such a lively atmosphere, why waste it on her? Keep mepany, will you?¡± Mo Chen looked down at her moist eyes, the long, curledshes still beaded with drops of water. He touched her cheek, his voice firm, ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to ride horses anymore.¡± ¡°Mmm, okay.¡± The man nced at the roastedmb, then said, ¡°Still hungry? I¡¯ll get you another portion.¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled and shook her head, ¡°No more, let¡¯s go watch the stars!¡± Disdain crossed the handsome man¡¯s face, ¡°Watching the stars again?¡± What¡¯s so interesting about these stars? ¡°You don¡¯t understand, this is the grasnd, it¡¯s perfect for stargazing. Look, this is what a starry sky truly looks like.¡± The moment Qiao Ruoxin looked up, she was truly astounded. The images of the starry skies she had seen online were right before her eyes, breathtakingly beautiful. Mo Chen frowned, nced up, and was unmoved. He didn¡¯t see what was so special about it. ¡­ The bonfire party continued in full swing. She and Mo Chen reached a secluded spot, sitting on a massive rock, savoring the expanse of the starry sky. In the distance behind them was the bonfire party, and even at this far-off remove, the jubnt atmosphere of the event was palpable. Qiao Ruoxin rested on the man¡¯s shoulder, gazing up at the stars, ¡°These stars are different from what you see in the city, you can see so many more stars here.¡± ¡°Mmm¡­¡± The man responded nomittally. ¡°Mo Chen, Brother.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± He looked down at the Little Ghost¡¯s profile, the intery of light and shadow casting a mysterious allure. ¡°Are you with me because you like my type?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s brows knitted slightly, ¡°Otherwise?¡± Would anyone be with a type they didn¡¯t like? She hummed softly, ¡°That only proves I¡¯m your ideal type. If I were totally not your type, but you still wanted to be with me, that would be love.¡± Mo Chen scoffed disdainfully, ¡°Stop reading those brain-dead quotes.¡± ¡°¡­¡± This damn man really has a venomous tongue. The man wrapped his arms around her slender waist, hisnguid voice slowly began, ¡°Little Ghost, all you need to know is that I love you, I can¡¯t live without you, that¡¯s enough. Don¡¯t overthink the rest.¡± She smiled sweetly, ¡°Okay.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s get married, okay?¡± He looked down at Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face. Qiao Ruoxin looked up, blinking, ¡°If I say no, will you strangle me on the spot?¡± ¡°You could try.¡± The man¡¯s gaze was deep and serious, patiently waiting for her answer. She grinned, ¡°Okay, let¡¯s get married. I want to be Mrs. Mo.¡± The title of Mrs. Mo inexplicably pleased Mr. Mo. He lowered his head to approach slowly; Qiao Ruoxin considerately closed her eyes, waiting for the fiery kiss toe. However, watching her obedient appearance, Mo Chen¡¯s lips curved up, and he stared a few seconds longer, ¡°Why are you closing your eyes? Want a kiss?¡± Qiao Ruoxin suddenly opened her eyes, damn it! She¡¯d been teased! ¡°Love it or leave it!¡± She huffed and left his shoulder. But Mo Chen¡¯srge palm caught her head, bending down to kiss her deeply, so tenderly and lingering as if kissing his most precious treasure. ¡°Mmm! If you¡¯re going to kiss, do it properly, why are you biting me?¡± The man, his voice husky, pressed his forehead against hers, ¡°Little Ghost, let me ask you something.¡± ¡°Go ahead.¡± ¡°If after two years, you still haven¡¯t escaped back here, and won¡¯te back to find me, would you marry someone else?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She really needed to think about it, but such a hypothetical was simply impossible. Mo Chen gazed into her eyes, observing every subtle change in her expression. She said, ¡°I want toe back to find you, even though I thought maybe you¡¯d have a new love by then. But I still wanted to see you, just once, even if from afar. So, I would find you no matter what. If you had a girlfriend, I¡¯d congratte you. If not, I¡¯d chase you back.¡± The man smiled, yet his smile held a touch of mncholy. ¡°But if I saw you and discovered you were with another man, I might force you to break up with him immediately.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Not surprisingly at all, that was Mr. Mo¡¯s explosive nature ¨C simple and violent. Mo Chen looked at her; indeed, this Little Ghost was reasonable, while he was the hot-tempered and impulsive type. He wrapped Qiao Ruoxin in his arms as if trying to fuse her into his bones and blood. ¡°I like you, a lot, extremely, immensely, liked you from the very first moment I saw you, even though you were still very young. It was a bit perverted.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was stunned for a few seconds, then lifted her arms to embrace his body. ¡°Mo Chen, brother¡­¡± ¡°So, you can only marry me, understand? You have no choice!¡± ¡°I like you too, I¡¯ve never liked any other man but you.¡± What she said was true; she¡¯d always found boys to be irksome ever since she was little. Even after growing up, though many men pursued her, she hadn¡¯t been interested in any of them. Since bing Mo Chen¡¯s woman, she had never taken an interest in another man. All the fantasies she had about the world of love were satisfied by Mo Chen. Mo Chen scoffed, ¡°I fucking well know it, I just wanted to be your first man.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, you are the first and thest.¡± ¡°Mmm, good girl.¡± He buried his head in the Little Ghost¡¯s fragrant shoulder, inhaling the exclusive soft fragrance of her. Chapter 377 - 377 377 The Light and Dark Lines on the ?Chapter 377: Chapter 377: The Light and Dark Lines on the Pregnancy Test Stick Chapter 377: Chapter 377: The Light and Dark Lines on the Pregnancy Test Stick The next day, they recorded the remaining content and then began to return to the hotel. After all, everyone wasn¡¯t very ustomed to staying in the yurts, and they needed to go back to the hotel to rest properly. Inside the car. As they were about to reach the hotel entrance, Qiao Ruoxin saw a pharmacy by the roadside. She would have to sneak outter to buy a pregnancy test, as her period was indeed many dayste. And considering her status, this was not something she could publicize. If the media got hold of this, they would definitely spread the news of her pregnancy all over the inte. Therefore, she had no choice but to go out and buy it herself. Moreover, she didn¡¯t even know if she was pregnant, and if she wasn¡¯t, that would be truly embarrassing. After arriving back at the hotel, Mo Chen began to sit on the sofa, with hisptop open, busy working. Qiao Ruoxin walked over with an awkward smile, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, could you lend me one of your jackets? I want to take a stroll outside, but if I get recognized by fans, I¡¯ll surely be mobbed and unable to walk.¡± The man looked up, ¡°Where do you want to go? Wait for me to finish up, and I¡¯ll take you.¡± ¡°No need, I¡¯m just going to walk around the hotel vicinity. I¡¯ll be back soon.¡± Mo Chen frowned, ¡°Have a bodyguard follow you.¡± ¡°Then tell the bodyguard to keep a distance from me, or it will attract even more attention.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± So, Qiao Ruoxin turned around and headed towards the man¡¯s suitcase. Opening it, she found an oversized jacket of his to wear. She also put on sunsses, casually tied her long hair into a bun, and donned a face mask. Standing in front of the mirror, she looked at her own outfit. She shouldn¡¯t be recognizable like this, right? But this seemed to draw even more attention. No, this won¡¯t do. Qiao Ruoxin thought it over, then rummaged through the man¡¯s suitcase for a ck trench coat and draped it over herself, hiding her hands in the sleeves. It looked as if she had stolen her father¡¯s clothes to wear. She also put on a pair of gunmetal grey jeans and white sneakers. Then she let her hair down, still wearing the sunsses and the mask. ¡°Hmm¡­ This looks eptable.¡± After she finished changing, she went to the entrance and told Mo Chen, ¡°I¡¯m heading out. I¡¯ll be back in a bit.¡± The man nced up, ¡°Hmm.¡± The next second, Mo Chen¡¯s brow furrowed, ¡°Come back!¡± Qiao Ruoxin, who was about to open the door, stopped and turned around, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Mo Chen stood up, towering over her, ¡°What is this get-up?¡± Like a little girl sneaking into her father¡¯s wardrobe, covering her entire face so tightly, she might as well wrap herself in a quilt and go out. ¡°If I don¡¯t dress like this, I¡¯ll be recognized. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll be fine,¡± she said. After speaking, she reached for the door again, ready to leave. Mo Chen grabbed her hand, ¡°Little Ghost, if you want to go out, I¡¯ll apany youter.¡± ¡°You¡¯re busy with work. I¡¯m just going for a walk around and will be back soon. I¡¯m just in the vicinity, I promise I¡¯ll be back in half an hour!¡± Her face was full of sincerity; if Mo Chen didn¡¯t agree this time, she would have to employ her trump card of acting coquettishly. Mo Chen watched her for a while and said in a deep voice, ¡°Go on, bute back early.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Qiao Ruoxin opened the door and left. ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin stepped out of the hotel, and there were indeed quite a few people on the street giving her strange looks, but it was her disguise that captured their attention. The bodyguard followed ten meters behind her, as she had ordered, to avoid attracting too much attention if he were too close. She quickly found the drugstore she had noticed before. After entering the drugstore, she realized that there were quite a few people inside. So, Qiao Ruoxin pretended to browse around, hoping to approach the employee once the other customers had left. But the employee kept following behind her, ¡°Hello, may I know what medication you are looking for?¡± ¡°I¡­ I¡¯ll just look on my own for now. Don¡¯t mind me, I¡¯ll ask you if I need helpter.¡± ¡°Okay,¡± the employee smiled and then stopped following her. Qiao Ruoxin covertly watched those customers, wondering why they weren¡¯t leaving yet. What kind of medicine takes so long to buy? She pretended to search earnestly for medicine, examining each row in turn. The employee could not help bute over again, ¡°You can tell me what you¡¯re looking for, and I can help you find it. Our store is quiterge, and it might take you a while to find it on your own.¡± ¡°No need, no need. I¡¯ll just look on my own, since I suddenly can¡¯t remember what I came to buy. Let me think¡­¡± The employee seemed a bit exasperated, thinking that she might have a problem with her memory. How can one not remember what medicine they came to buy? About twenty minutester, the customers finally left. Qiao Ruoxin immediately grabbed an employee, lowering her voice deliberately, ¡°Get me a few pregnancy tests! Quick, quick, quick, I¡¯m in a hurry. I have to leave.¡± The employee looked at her with a puzzled face, thinking, why the sudden rush after lingering for almost half an hour? It¡¯s just a pregnancy test. Why did it take so long to decide? The employee fetched a few boxes of pregnancy tests for her, and she quickly went to the cashier to pay and left the drugstore as though she were a thief. The employee muttered under their breath, ¡°Is it really necessary to act like a thief just to buy a pregnancy test?¡± ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin bought the pregnancy tests and hid them inside therge overcoat of a man as she went straight back to the hotel. An inexplicable nervousness. She couldn¡¯t exin why she felt so anxious, as if she was afraid of being caught after eating forbidden fruit. Back in the presidential suite. The man in the living room had just finished his work and was nning to go out and look for her when she returned on her own. ¡°Where have you been?¡± She felt a bit panicked, ¡°Ah? Just went for a walk around, don¡¯t believe me? Ask the bodyguard. I¡¯m going to use the restroom now.¡± Mo Chen frowned disapprovingly, thinking, what secrets is this Little Ghost hiding? She took the boxes of pregnancy tests into the bathroom and locked the door behind her. Indeed feeling a little excited. She had never used such a thing before. She read the instructions several times, then began to follow them. A minuteter, she looked at the test with one dark and one faint line, feeling bewildered, ¡°What does this mean? Two lines mean pregnant, one line means not pregnant, so what does one dark and one faint line signify?¡± Qiao Ruoxin quickly took out her phone and searched online for a long time, finding all sorts of answers. Some said one dark and one faint line is dubious and suggested testing a few more times. Others said it meant pregnancy, just early in the term, and that one should go to the hospital to get a blood test for HCG levels for a definite answer. So, Qiao Ruoxin used up the rest of the pregnancy tests she had! All the results were the same, one dark and one faint! Qiao Ruoxin felt somewhat helpless, looking at the one dark and one faint line on the test, ¡°Does this mean I¡¯m pregnant or not? It¡¯s not convenient for me to go to the hospital to check it out!¡± If she dared enter the gynecology ward of the hospital, the media would immediately specte that she was having multiples. The media¡¯s ability to exaggerate shouldn¡¯t be underestimated. So, the one dark and one faint line on the pregnancy test indicated that she might be pregnant or she might not? Chapter 378 - 378 378 Little Ghost what are you doing in ?Chapter 378: Chapter 378: Little Ghost, what are you doing in there? Open the door Chapter 378: Chapter 378: Little Ghost, what are you doing in there? Open the door Suddenly, there was a knock at the door from outside. ¡°Little Ghost, what are you doing in there? Open the door.¡± ¡°I¡­ Just wait a moment; I¡¯ll open it right away!¡± What should I do with these pregnancy tests? She threw all the pregnancy tests and their packaging into the trash can, then deliberately tossed in a lot of toilet paper to cover them up. After all, she still didn¡¯t know if she was really pregnant, so she decided to keep it a secret from Mo Chen for now. She would go to the hospital for a checkup after returning. Qiao Ruoxin unlocked the bathroom door and opened it. The man stood outside with furrowed brows, ¡°What were you doing in there?¡± ¡°Nothing really, what¡¯s up?¡± Mo Chen nced behind her. There didn¡¯t seem to be anything unusual in the bathroom, so he didn¡¯t dwell on it. ¡°Do you want to go out? I can apany you for a walk.¡± ¡°Sure, I was just thinking of going for a walk.¡± The man looked at her clothes and chuckled, ¡°You don¡¯t need to dress like that to go out with me.¡± She looked down at the men¡¯s trench coat she was wearing and smiled, ¡°Why not? I like wearing your clothes; it makes me feel safe.¡± ¡°I¡¯m right by your side, and a piece of clothing gives you safety?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Uh¡­ she seemed to have said the wrong thing. Master Mo really could get jealous over anything, even being jealous of his own clothes. She had no choice but to change into something else to apany the man for a stroll. When they returned in the evening, she felt so tired, even though all they did was take a leisurely walk. ¡­ Late at night. Lying in bed, the man pulled her into his arms and they both fell asleep. Qiao Ruoxin, however, was preupied with the thoughts of the pregnancy test¡ªone line dark and the other light. Was she really pregnant? She touched her abdomen, which didn¡¯t feel at all like she was pregnant. If she were pregnant¡­ Mo Chen would be happy, right? The corners of her mouth curled up, she was actually quite happy at the thought of being pregnant, even though she was still young¡­ but somehow, being pregnant didn¡¯t seem so bad. But if her mom in the United States found out, she would probably¡­ And then there was Uncle Lawrence. Now that she knew Uncle Lawrence was her biological father, although there hadn¡¯t been much noise recently, she felt that Uncle Lawrence wouldn¡¯t just let her go. She turned to nce at the man sleeping beside her. If she really was pregnant, then she wouldn¡¯t care about anything else; she would have to have the child. Because she couldn¡¯t imagine Mo Chen¡¯s reaction if she got an abortion; he might really strangle her to death. ¡­ The next day. After recording thest episode, everyone flew back to the imperial capital on the Mo Family¡¯s private jet. And the first thing Lu Xingxing did upon returning to the imperial capital was to go to the Mo Family. She was determined to expose the true face of that little wench, Qiao Ruoxin! Lu Xingxing, with what she thought was conclusive evidence, arrived at the Mo Family. The Mo Family. Mrs. Mo, who was having afternoon tea in the garden, felt a headache instantly when the butler said that Lu Xingxing hade. ¡°Why has that girle again? Mo Chen¡¯s words were so harsh, and his actions so ruthless, yet Lu Xingxing still hasn¡¯t given up?¡± The butler replied, ¡°Yes, Miss Lu said she has something important to discuss with you.¡± Mrs. Mo dismissed the notion contemptuously, ¡°What could she possibly have to say to me that¡¯s so important?¡± Although she had some objections to Qiao Ruoxin, she had even less regard for Lu Xingxing. The Lu Family¡¯s background matched the Mo Family, but how could Lu Xingxing, such a simpleton, be worthy of her son Mo Chen? If it came to choosing Lu Xingxing as Mrs. Mo for her son, she¡¯d rather pick Qiao Ruoxin. ¡°Make up an excuse to send her away, just say I¡¯m not feeling well and ask her toe another day.¡± The butler seemed troubled, ¡°Miss Lu says she will wait here for you and refuses to leave.¡± Mrs. Mo was somewhat speechless and finally sighed, ¡°Let here over then.¡± She felt that today might also be necessary to persuade Lu Xingxing. After all, love cannot be forced. Why embarrass herself like this? ¡°Yes,¡± the butler turned and left. After a while, the butler brought Lu Xingxing over. The maid served Lu Xingxing a cup of ck tea and then left. Now, only Lu Xingxing and Mrs. Mo were left in the garden. ¡°Mrs. Mo, I came today because I have something very important to tell you, about Qiao Ruoxin.¡± Mrs. Mo showed little reaction, simply smiling faintly, ¡°What could the matters of you young people have to do with me? I don¡¯t understand these things.¡± Lu Xingxing said anxiously, ¡°Do you really believe that Qiao Ruoxin is pregnant?¡± The faint smile on Mrs. Mo¡¯s face froze instantly, ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin is not pregnant at all, and Mo Chen knows it too. They are colluding to deceive you, and I¡¯m certain it was Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s idea. She has been ying the role of a seductress for years, bewitching Mo Chen. I can¡¯t believe you haven¡¯t noticed.¡± Mrs. Mo, after all, was a woman of the world, not prone to believe every squabble among young girls. ¡°Xingxing, you need evidence to make such ims. How could my son possibly conspire with Qiao Ruoxin to deceive me? Besides, being pregnant is being pregnant, what¡¯s the use of lying about it?¡± Seeing that she did not believe her, Lu Xingxing had no choice but to pull out her trump card¡ªa recording. And then she yed it for Mrs. Mo. At first, Mrs. Mo did not take it seriously, thinking that Lu Xingxing was trying to sow discord deliberately. But after listening to the recording, Mrs. Mo¡¯s expression grew increasingly ugly, and finally, in a burst of anger, she mmed her hand on the tea table, spilling tea from the cup. ¡°Dastardly fiends! This scourge dares to deceive me about being pregnant!¡± Mrs. Mo stood up instantly after listening to the recording between Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen. She felt like a fool these past days, calling Mo Chen every day, reminding him to take good care of Qiao Ruoxin, not to upset her during the pregnancy. ¡°Mrs. Mo, I didn¡¯t lie to you, did I? It¡¯s all Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s maniption of Mo Chen. How could Mo Chen possibly want to deceive you? That woman is too scheming. Don¡¯t be fooled by her young age; she¡¯s extremely malicious. Look at this handprint on my face; it was made by her. But she won¡¯t admit it, and in front of Mo Chen, she ys the victim, driving me crazy.¡± Mrs. Mo couldn¡¯t hear a word Lu Xingxing was saying anymore. ¡°Xingxing, you should go back now. I need to have a serious talk with Qiao Ruoxin!¡± Her tone was stern. Mrs. Mo rarely lost her temper or spoke with such gravity, indicating that she was truly enraged. Lu Xingxing was secretly gloating in her heart, ¡°You little wretch, your time is up! Serves you right for being so arrogant!¡± ¡°Fine, Mrs. Mo, please take care of yourself. Don¡¯t be too angry; it¡¯s not worth damaging your health.¡± Lu Xingxing pretended to be obedient and caring as she turned and left. After Lu Xingxing had left, Mrs. Mo, in a fit of rage, smashed the teacup, scolding, ¡°Damned fools! To be made a fool of in front of a junior, how outrageous!¡± The butler happened to walk by at that moment, ¡°Madam, what is¡­¡± ¡°Prepare the car! We¡¯re going to No.1 Jiang Mansion!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Chapter 379 - 379 379 Congratulations Youre Going to be a ?Chapter 379: Chapter 379: Congrattions, You¡¯re Going to be a Father Chapter 379: Chapter 379: Congrattions, You¡¯re Going to be a Father Mo Vi Number One. It¡¯s been so many days since I¡¯ve been back; I¡¯ve actually missed it a bit. Qiao Ruoxin flopped straight onto the couch. The man sat beside her, and hisrge palm patted her upturned buttocks, ¡°I need to go to thepany for a bit, I¡¯ll be back to have dinner with you tonight, okay?¡± ¡°Got it, you should hurry up. You haven¡¯t been to thepany for many days; there must be a pile of documents waiting for your approval.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s handsome features were veiled with ayer of gentle tenderness as he pulled her up and embraced her, ¡°Little Ghost, give me a kiss.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face showed exhaustion, the ne ride had left herpletely bewildered. Lately, I¡¯ve been feeling tired for no reason. She looked at the man, blinked, then leaned in and pecked him lightly before preparing to lie back down on the couch. But Mo Chen grasped her head, deepening the kiss, causing her eyes to widen and her mind to clear a bit. ¡°Mmm¡­ what are you doing?¡± ¡°A French kiss is a real kiss; what you gave was just perfunctory!¡± Having said that, he released her, got up to go upstairs to change clothes before leaving. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh as shey on the couch, thinking how picky this man could be. A whileter, Mo Chen came downstairs dressed and saw that Little Ghost was still sprawled on the couch. ¡°Little Ghost, if you¡¯re tired go back to the bedroom and sleep.¡± ¡°Yeah, I know, I know, you should go now¡­¡± she waved her hand sluggishly. Mo Chen¡¯s lips curled into a smile, a trace of helplessness in his dark eyes as he turned and left the house. Shey on the couch for a little while longer before getting ready to go upstairs to the bedroom to sleep. At that moment, the doorbell rang outside, and the housekeeper ran to open the door. ¡°Auntie, who is it?¡± Qiao Ruoxin sat upzily, rubbing her eyes, feeling as though she was so sleepy that she couldn¡¯t open them. After the housekeeper opened the door, she was taken aback, ¡°Ma¡­ Madam! What brings you here?¡± The housekeeper looked back at her on the couch, ¡°Miss Qiao, Mrs. Mo hase.¡± Mrs. Mo? Mrs. Mo!!! She felt as though a bucket of cold water had been dumped on her head and she became instantly alert. Standing up and looking back, indeed Mrs. Mo had arrived! Mrs. Mo was dressed in a ck sleeveless sheath dress, emanating an air of nobility and elegance, as well as a chilliness that made her seem unapproachable. ¡°Mrs. Mo, what brings you here?¡± She said with a faint smile, though not without a trace of awkwardness. Mrs. Mo, having no intention of staying, stated coldly, ¡°Come with me to the hospital for a check-up.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Why was she being rushed straight to the hospital? ¡°Can¡¯t you hear what I¡¯m saying? I want you toe with me to the hospital for a check-up, so I can see for myself whether you are really pregnant or not!¡± Although Lu Xingxing had provided a recorded evidence, Mrs. Mo had also recognized that the two people in the audio were indeed Mo Chen and Qiao Ruoxin. Yet she still wanted to go to the hospital to see for herself. If it turned out there was no pregnancy, she wanted to see how Qiao Ruoxin would have the audacity to exin! A shiver ran down Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s spine! Was Mrs. Mo starting to suspect the fake pregnancy? Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s hands involuntarily tightened on her dress. The result from the pregnancy test yesterday wasn¡¯t very clear; what if the hospital check-up showed she wasn¡¯t pregnant, then what? It¡¯s all over¡­ She felt like she was walking towards her execution. All because of that dog, Mo Chen! Of all the things he could deceive, why fake a pregnancy! ¡­ Hospital. Qiao Ruoxin had her blood drawn, then sat quietly in the rest area waiting for the test results. Her palms began to sweat. She took out her phone and hastily sent a message to Mo Chen while Mrs. Mo wasn¡¯t looking: ¡°Your mom brought me to the hospital for a checkup, she suspects I faked my pregnancy,e save me quick!¡± Suddenly, Mrs. Mo spoke, ¡°No need to send him messages. If the results show you¡¯re not pregnant, I will call him over. I want him to know the price of lying to me.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s hand trembled, and her phone dropped to the floor. She picked up her phone, her heartbeat speeding up: ¡°Mrs. Mo, Mo Chen, he¡­ ¡± ¡°Miss Qiao, after my son got together with you, he did indeed finally understand love, but he also learned to lie. He never used to deceive our family, but now¡­ heh¡­¡± Mrs. Mo let out a coldugh, somewhat disappointed. This is the good son she had raised from a young age, even lying about something as serious as pregnancy! ¡°¡­¡± Mrs. Mo: ¡°Do you know how happy the Mo Family was when they found out you were pregnant? Do you know how happy Mo Chen¡¯s father was, not sleeping all night with joy? He thought he was going to be a grandfather. And do you know how thrilled Mo Chen¡¯s grandparents were? They¡¯d already started preparing for the wedding, preparing the baby¡¯s room! Is it appropriate for you to deceive us like this!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes filled with mist, her heart awash with guilt. Mrs. Mo continued, ¡°These past days, I worried that you might harm the fetus while outside, calling Mo Chen every day. Do you think me, a woman of my age, is a fool, easily deceived by you both?¡± ¡°Mrs. Mo, I¡¯m sorry¡­¡± Suddenly! The doctor came out with the test report and looked very serious, akin to someone about to deliver bad news. Qiao Ruoxin sat there feeling an icy chill throughout her body, her fingers curling. She had never been pregnant before and didn¡¯t know what the shades of the lines meant. Could it be that she wasn¡¯t pregnant at all? The doctor came over with the report, and Mrs. Mo sat there with a cold expression, asking directly, ¡°What are the results?¡± Qiao Ruoxin felt herself unconsciously holding her breath, afraid of the doctor dering that she was not pregnant. She closed her eyes, not daring to face the humiliation and awkwardness that were toe. ¡°Mrs. Mo, Miss Qiao is indeed pregnant, around three weeks. Congrattions, and remember toe for a checkup between 6-8 weeks.¡± In an instant, a deathly silence prevailed. Mrs. Mo had no hopes left, especially after Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s silent demeanor just now. Mrs. Mo looked shocked, standing still for a full minute before standing up and taking the test report from the doctor¡¯s hands, ¡°What did you say? Really pregnant?¡± ¡°Yes, she¡¯s really pregnant. Miss Qiao said earlier that she used a pregnancy test strip with two lines, one dark and one light, that¡¯s because it¡¯s very early in the pregnancy.¡± The doctor exined and then left. Qiao Ruoxin waspletely stunned. Her mind went nk. What did the doctor just say? She really was pregnant? About three weeks along??? She looked down at her stomach, really pregnant??? Mrs. Mo stared at the test report for a long time, then turned to look at Qiao Ruoxin sitting there, ¡°Which hospital did you go to before? They couldn¡¯t even calcte the timing correctly?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She didn¡¯t have a good exnation. A series of rapid footsteps came from the end of the corridor. Qiao Ruoxin looked back and saw Mo Chen¡¯s tall, handsome figure striding towards them. She showed a sweet smile, stood up, and was about to speak when the man pulled her into his arms. ¡°Mom!¡± Mo Chen rebuked his mother harshly. But Mrs. Mo handed him the test report, ¡°I just brought her here for a checkup. Congrattions, you are indeed going to be a father.¡± A flicker of surprise swiftly passed over the man¡¯s handsome face as he took a quick nce at the report, his dark eyes filled with shock. He looked down at Little Ghost in his arms, his gaze as if to say, ¡°You¡¯re actually pregnant?¡± Qiao Ruoxinughed, ¡°Congrattions, you¡¯re going to be a dad.¡± Chapter 380 - 380 380 The First Time No Experience ?Chapter 380: Chapter 380: The First Time, No Experience Chapter 380: Chapter 380: The First Time, No Experience Mo Chen stared at her for a long time, as if trying to see through her, a doting smile appeared on the corners of his mouth. His solid arms tightened around her slender waist. She frowned slightly and lowered her voice, ¡°Be gentle, you¡¯re going to squeeze me to death.¡± The man then realized he had lost control of his emotions again and immediately loosened his grip. Madam Mo hit him without any hesitation, ¡°Be gentle! Don¡¯t you know any better? Can you hug a pregnant woman that tightly?¡± Mo Chenughed out loud, releasing her from his embrace, his voice low and tender, ¡°It¡¯s my first time, Ick experience.¡± She couldn¡¯t help but snort withughter, seeing for the first time the irritable Master Mo being so careful and cautious. ¡°It¡¯s okay, it¡¯s only been about three weeks, it¡¯s not that serious,¡± she whispered. The man¡¯s handsome eyebrows raised slightly, ¡°Three weeks?¡± He quickly calcted the timeline in his mind¡ªwas it that night in the office? ¡°You two know nothing, the first three months of pregnancy are the most important! I will arrange your prenatal checkups, don¡¯t go to those unregted hospitals, I will find you the best doctor,¡± scolded Madam Mo. ¡°Thank you, Madam Mo.¡± She finally breathed a sigh of relief. If she hadn¡¯t been pregnant, this ce might have turned into a battlefield right now, that was close. Originally, Madam Mo had run to the hospital fuming for a checkup, getting infuriated by Lu Xingxing¡¯s recording, thinking she had been yed. Now seeing theb results, Madam Mo¡¯s mood improved dramatically¡ªit seemed that the truth required personal investigation and one shouldn¡¯t believe in nder from others. Madam Mo: ¡°That Lu Xingxing! I don¡¯t know where she got that recording toe here and sow discord, she¡¯s so annoying.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked surprised, again Lu Xingxing? Why couldn¡¯t she just leave them alone? At this moment, Mo Chen¡¯s face had turned extremely unsightly; anger was spreading in his dark eyes, his jawline was tense, lips pressed tightly together. The man¡¯s aggressiveness began to ferment slowly and uncontrobly, his fists by his sides clenched tightly, knuckles cracking. ¡°Mo Chen, go to the Lu Family and make things clear, don¡¯t let Lu Xingxing have hope anymore, I don¡¯t want to get involved in the affairs of you youngsters,¡± she said. Madam Mo ultimately wanted the matter to be dealt with gracefully since the Lu Family and the Mo Family had old ties, and it wouldn¡¯t look good to have a falling out. Mo Chen responded lightly, ¡°Hmm, got it.¡± ¡°Remember, your dad and Uncle Lu are very important friends, be respectful, and if possible, some properpensation isn¡¯t out of the question,¡± said Madam Mo. ¡°Hmm.¡± Then, Madam Mo turned to Qiao Ruoxin, ¡°Youe back with me to live at the Mo Family¡¯s house, I¡¯m not at ease. I¡¯ll take care of your diet and daily needs during your pregnancy.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened in amazement; it would be so restrictive, she sent a pleading look to the man. ¡°Mom, I will take care of her,¡± the man pulled her behind him. Madam Mo snorted coldly, ¡°What do you know? You even took her to Mongolia, is that how you take care of a pregnant woman?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen was silent for a few seconds, then spoke in a deep voice, ¡°How about this, after the wedding, we¡¯lle back home to live.¡± Madam Mo¡¯s expression finally improved somewhat, ¡°That¡¯s more like it. In the meantime, I will arrange for some nutritionists to take care of her diet and daily needs, and let¡¯s stop her work for now.¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine.¡± Madam Mo: ¡°Come home for dinner tonight, your father wants to see Ruoxin.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s lips curved into a smile, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll be there on time.¡± Mrs. Mo responded with a hum, then turned and left. After Mrs. Mo left, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s taut nerves rxed, and she sat down on the nearby rest chair, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, I was almost scared into breaking a cold sweat just now.¡± The man sat next to her, then recalled how these past days, this ¡°Little Ghost¡± had been horse riding, climbing stairs, and having nightly talks at the ancient mansion, all of which were major taboos for a pregnant woman. Especially that time when the horse got frightened, if Little Ghost had fallen off the horse, the consequences would have been unimaginable. He furrowed his brows tightly and grasped her icy little hand, ¡°For this period, just stay at home and take good care of your pregnancy. Don¡¯t do anything, okay?¡± ¡°Ah? Wouldn¡¯t that be really boring?¡± She could already imagine just how bored she would be, lying around at home every day. ¡°You could be involved in designing the wedding.¡± ¡°But¡­¡± she really wanted to finish the movie she had started shooting earlier, after all, it was the country¡¯s first sci-fi movie, and there were some additional scenes left to shoot. Mo Chen cut her off directly, ¡°Little Ghost, if you are so disobedient, then I¡¯ll have no choice but to bring you with me to work every day.¡± ¡°¡­¡± This man really was a conversation killer. Believe him, with his temperament, he could really do such a thing. ¡°Brother Mo Chen¡­ Is there no way to work something out? There are some additional scenes to shoot for that movie I was on before. It¡¯s all dramatic scenes.¡± She hugged the man¡¯s arm with a smile and leaned on his broad shoulder. The man¡¯s voice was cold and ruthless, ¡°Starting from tomorrow, you¡¯lle to work with me.¡± !!! She was begging for mercy! What kind of plea had that been? Had she just further sent herself into Mr. Mo¡¯s cage? ¡­ Nightfall descended upon the Lu Family. Lu Xingxingy on the swing bed in the garden with a smug expression, imagining the scene of Mrs. Mo finding Qiao Ruoxin, and Ruoxin¡¯s panicked look. ¡°Haha¡­ It must have been so funny, you little bitch. You never thought that I could get a hold of your recorded evidence, did you? Did you think lying could get you into the Mo Family? Dream on! What I can¡¯t have, neither will you! Especially when it was originally mine!¡± She cursed Qiao Ruoxin furiously at the thin air. Then she let out a hystericalugh, the maids walking by were a bit scared and looked at Lu Xingxing, wondering what she was going crazy about. At that moment, Lu Feifei walked over and pped Lu Xingxing on the head, ¡°What are you giggling about by yourself?¡± ¡°Sister, why did you hit me?¡± ¡°I¡¯m asking you what are you giggling about by yourself?¡± Lu Feifei looked at her as if she was looking at an idiot. Lu Xingxing said while smiling, ¡°I¡¯m happy, I¡¯ve delivered the evidence to Mrs. Mo, and I personally yed it for her. I hate to say it, but Mrs. Mo was so angry after listening that she turned green on the spot, sent me away, and went straight to find Qiao Ruoxin.¡± ¡°That¡¯s it? Didn¡¯t she say anything else?¡± Lu Xingxing looked puzzled, ¡°Nothing else, what else should she say?¡± Lu Feifei said, ¡°I feel like this matter isn¡¯t that simple. Mrs. Mo¡¯s reaction was a bit abnormal, just sending you away and going to find Qiao Ruoxin by herself?¡± ¡°After all, family scandals shouldn¡¯t be publicized. Knowing about it must have made her feel embarrassed, so she probably wanted to settle ounts with Qiao Ruoxin herself.¡± Lu Xingxing was so naively foolish and simple-minded. ¡°You idiot, this proves that Mrs. Mo doesn¡¯t trust you that much. She decided to verify the truth herself. If I¡¯m not wrong, she¡¯s probably taking Qiao Ruoxin to the hospital for a checkup right now.¡± Chapter 381 - 381 381 The Uglier It Gets ?Chapter 381: Chapter 381: The Uglier It Gets Chapter 381: Chapter 381: The Uglier It Gets Lu Xingxing was dismissive, ¡°So what? The recording is there, with Qiao Ruoxin admitting with her own lips that she wasn¡¯t pregnant and that she deceived Mrs. Mo. Would going to the hospital suddenly make her pregnant?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Lu Xingxing didn¡¯t speak but her expression was grave, feeling that things might not be so simple. Mrs. Mo had weathered many storms; she certainly knew how to verify the truth and wouldn¡¯t easily believe nder. Suddenly, the butler¡¯s voice came from behind them. ¡°Miss, Second Miss, Mr. Mo from the Mo Family is here, saying he has something to announce to everyone,¡± Lu Feifei suddenly turned around, something to announce? This felt off. The first reaction of Lu Xingxing, however, was tough out loud, ¡°Haha, it must be that their lies were seen through by Mrs. Mo, and he¡¯s here to apologize to me! Maybe he¡¯s already broken up with Qiao Ruoxin and ising to me to try and win me back, perhaps to bring up the matter of our arranged marriage!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Lu Feifei looked at her naive sister, truly innocent. It was clear to anyone with eyes that Mo Chen didn¡¯t like a woman of Lu Xingxing¡¯s type, yet only Lu Xingxing confidently believed that there was no man in the world who wouldn¡¯t like her. Lu Xingxing confidently muttered to herself, ¡°Hmph, Mo Chen, you¡¯ve made me look foolish, I won¡¯t easily forgive you. You chased after Qiao Ruoxin for years, you¡¯ll need to chase me for years too! Otherwise, don¡¯t think about being with me!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Lu Feifei silently turned and walked away. ¡°Sis, wait for me! You have to back me upter, don¡¯t just take his side because he says a few sweet words,¡± Lu Xingxing called after her. ¡­ In the drawing room. Lu Ming and his wife were already sitting opposite on the sofa, while Mo Chen, in a ck suit, sat on the sofa with a cold and steady demeanor, casually sipping tea from the exquisite cup in front of him. Lu Ming spoke first, ¡°Mo Chen, may I ask what brings you here this time?¡± Lu Ming initially thought that the reality show recording had sparked something between the two and therefore Mo Chen took the initiative to visit. But Mo Chen¡¯s indifferent face and strong aura across from him didn¡¯t seem like someone who was here to propose marriage; instead, it seemed like he was here to¡­ cause trouble. ¡°Let¡¯s wait for her toe out before we talk,¡± he said, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly as his low voice betrayed no emotion, cold and indifferent. At that moment, Lu Xingxing and Lu Feifei arrived in the living room together. Upon seeing Mo Chen sitting there, Lu Xingxing¡¯s eyes held an uncontroble surge of excitement, her lips curling into a triumphant smile. The Lu sisters sat on either side of their father. ¡°Now that both my daughters are here, can we speak now?¡± Lu Ming was getting anxious, as the wait was unbearable, especially now, with his emotions being tugged at by such a youngster. Mo Chen¡¯s long fingers held the teacup, and after a few seconds, he looked up at Lu Xingxing across from him, his eyes revealing a hint of disgust. ¡°Uncle Lu, I heard that Lu Xingxing and I had an arranged marriage when we were children?¡± Lu Xingxing¡¯s spine stiffened with nervousness, her eyes filled with anticipation, tension, and an inexplicable flutter. Lu Mingughed, ¡°Yes, that did happen. You must have been around three or four years old, while Xingxing had just been born. Your father and I were good friends, so we arranged a betrothal between you two.¡± Lu Ming was secretly ted, thinking could this brat really be here to recognize this engagement? Mo Chen chuckled lowly, straightened his posture, set down the teacup, and spoke in a deep voice, ¡°Uncle Lu, I¡¯m here today to cancel that engagement. After all, I was very young at the time; it wasn¡¯t my decision.¡± Upon these words. The atmosphere in the parlor turned frigid in an instant. Lu Xingxing¡¯s and Lu Ming¡¯s smiles froze on their faces. It was as if the whole world hade to a standstill, the father-daughter duo wearing extremely unpleasant expressions. Only Lu Feifeiughed, as if it was all within her expectations. Especially during the filming of variety shows, Lu Xingxing exhibited her petnt and willful rich girl temper to its fullest, which no man would like. Lu Xingxing¡¯s face began to whiten as she angrily stood up, ¡°Mo Chen, what do you mean! Have you lost your mind! Your mother already knows Qiao Ruoxin isn¡¯t pregnant! You still¡­¡± ¡°Sit down!¡± Lu Ming violently pulled his daughter back into her seat. Lu Ming looked towards the calm Mo Chen across from him, ¡°Did your father send you?¡± ¡°This has nothing to do with my father. You also know I¡¯ve always had a bad temper, and no one in the Mo Family could control me, including my father. When ites to marriage, only I have the final say.¡± A smug, cold smile curled the corner of his lips. ¡°¡­¡± Lu Ming felt insulted by a younger member of society, as if he had lost all face. Was this a public repudiation of their engagement? Unable to endure it any longer, Lu Xingxing trembled with anger, ¡°Mo Chen! You¡¯re going too far! How can you speak to my father like this!¡± Mo Chen scoffed, ¡°Oh? And how did you speak to my mother?¡± ¡°I¡­ what did I say? I told the truth. I let her know the real facts! Otherwise, should you and Qiao Ruoxin keep making mistakes? I¡¯m saving you!¡± Lu Xingxing eximed with self-righteous indignation. ¡°Enough! Stop arguing!¡± Lu Ming stood up, feeling as though his daughter had caused him to lose all dignity. Mo Chen continued, ¡°Uncle Lu, I¡¯m aware that you¡¯ve been looking to cash out on some domestic businessestely. It might be presumptuous of me, but it¡¯s only right that I offer somepensation. I will buy all of the businesses you¡¯re selling.¡± He slowly stood up, impably dressed in a suit, striking in his handsomeness and with amanding, dominant presence. ¡°I¡¯ll take my leave now, so as not to disturb you any further.¡± With that, the man indifferently turned and left the parlor. The room fell into dead silence, punctuated only by the deep sound of the man¡¯s footsteps. Lu Ming stood there, his face reflecting his extreme difort. Lu Xingxing, unable to contain her fury, chased after him¡ªthis was probably the most embarrassing moment of her life. In the garden. Lu Xingxing ran in front of the man, spread her arms wide to block his path, and yelled, ¡°Mo Chen! Who do you think you are! How can youe into my home and talk like this, causing my father to lose so much face! My father values his reputation above all else!¡± ¡°What¡¯s that to me?¡± His eyes were filled with indifference and disdain. ¡°You! You¡¯re so ungrateful. You deserve to be toyed with emotionally by Qiao Ruoxin! She deceived your family about being pregnant, and you can tolerate it. You¡¯re hopeless!¡± All of a sudden, Mo Chen spoke up, ¡°Oh, right, I should thank you. If you hadn¡¯t made such a fuss, I wouldn¡¯t have known that my woman is actually pregnant.¡± Lu Xingxing felt as if she had been struck by lightning. ¡°What did you say? Qiao Ruoxin is really pregnant? You¡¯re lying! Impossible! You two must be conspiring to deceive people again!¡± Without blinking, the man stared at Lu Xingxing, making her feel somewhat self-conscious. ¡°Why are you looking at me like that?¡± With a cold voice, he said, ¡°The more I look, the uglier you seem.¡± After speaking, he brushed past Lu Xingxing and left, his detached silhouette showing not a trace of reluctance. Stunned for a moment, Lu Xingxing then turned and bellowed, ¡°Mo Chen! You jerk! You bastard!¡± Chapter 382 - 382 382 You Cry and Curse Me as a Scumbag ?Chapter 382: Chapter 382: You Cry and Curse Me as a Scumbag Chapter 382: Chapter 382: You Cry and Curse Me as a Scumbag Lu Xingxing stood in ce, cursing at the air for who knows how long, with tears and snot running down her face. ¡°That¡¯s enough, what¡¯s the point of cursing by yourself here? They¡¯re long gone,¡± Lu Feifei walked over to her, handing her a tissue. Lu Xingxing wiped her tears with the tissue, sobbing grievously, ¡°Sis! I won¡¯t let them off the hook! Even if I can¡¯t have him, that little bitch shouldn¡¯t think she can have him either! What does she have anyway? What¡¯s so good about her? The Mo Family must be out of their minds to consider someone without any family background! Letting Mo Chen do whatever he wants! They¡¯ll regret itter! In the world of the rich and powerful, it¡¯s all about marrying equals! How could they let Mo Chen be so reckless!¡± ¡°That¡¯s because Uncle Mo has worked hard enough, the Mo Family no longer needs to marry for business, and no one can help them now. Hengzhong Group is practically a monopoly in the domestic market,¡± Lu Feifei retorted. Lu Xingxing roared with rage, ¡°I don¡¯t care! I will definitely not let their wedding go smoothly! It¡¯s killing me! Ahhhhh!¡± Lu Xingxing, consumed with anger, stamped her feet and screamed shrilly, teetering on the brink of madness. ¡­ Inside the car. Once Mo Chen returned to the car, Qiao Ruoxin was already asleep, leaning against the window. He rested Little Ghost¡¯s head on his shoulder and wrapped his arm around her slender waist. It was now clear why she had been so lethargic and sleepytely; it turned out to be because of the pregnancy. A tender veil softened the handsome features of the man, in striking contrast to his demeanor back at the Lu Family¡¯s. ¡°Drive slowly, don¡¯t wake her up,¡± he instructed. The driver nodded, ¡°Yes.¡± The car drove slowly on the road, heading towards the Mo Family Estate. After some time, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s head slipped from the man¡¯s shoulder, causing her to suddenly open her eyes. She rubbed her eyes and looked at the man beside her, straightening up, her voice tender andzy, ¡°How long have I slept?¡± The man caressed her cheek, ¡°Not very long.¡± Qiao Ruoxin yawned and leaned back on the man¡¯s shoulder, her expressionzy, ¡°I was wondering why I¡¯ve be sozytely, always wanting to sleep. It turns out it¡¯s all your fault.¡± ¡°Me?¡± he furrowed his brow slightly. She lifted her head to look at the man¡¯s chin, her slender finger touching his Adam¡¯s apple, ¡°Mhm, isn¡¯t this child yours? Of course, it¡¯s your fault, you got me pregnant, making it so that I can¡¯t wake up.¡± Mo Chen let out a pleased chuckle, enfolding her slender waist, ¡°Little Ghost, are you now willing to get pregnant for me?¡± ¡°It¡¯s already happened, why are you asking this?¡± she replied, a bit incredulously. The man gazed into her eyes, the streetlights casting alternating shadows across his handsome face, and said solemnly, ¡°Was it voluntary?¡± Unable to contain her amusement, Qiao Ruoxin burst intoughter, ¡°Of course, it was!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s lips curved into a smile as he pulled her into his embrace, resting his chin on her slender shoulder, his voice sensuously coiling, ¡°Little Ghost, thank you for being so young and willing to get pregnant for me.¡± Perhaps, deep down, Little Ghost did hold some affection for him. A woman probably wouldn¡¯t want to have a child for a man she didn¡¯t love. After all, Little Ghost was only 21 years old. Qiao Ruoxin revealed a sweet smile, leaning on the man¡¯s shoulder, wrapping her arms around his body. ¡°Mo Chen brother, am I very touching, getting pregnant for you at such a young age?¡± ¡°A little.¡± ¡°Then promise me one thing,¡± she requested. Mo Chen raised an eyebrow, loosening his hold of her, ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°My agent got me a spot to sing at the Mid-Autumn Festival g. Just one song, three minutes, no risk whatsoever¡­¡± Before she could finish, the man objected sternly, ¡°No way!¡± ¡°A bad, no dancing¡ªjust like going out for fun, can¡¯t I? If I just follow you to work every day with no hobbies or personal interests of my own, wouldn¡¯t I die of boredom?¡± Mo Chen looked at her pitiful, pleading little expression, and his heart softened as well. Perhaps he shouldn¡¯t stifle the dreams of this Little Ghost. ¡°Please, Mo Chen, brother?¡± Her small hand grasped the man¡¯s jaw, waiting for a response. The man finally answered, ¡°I¡¯ll go with you, I must be there on-site.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± She agreed without hesitation, her happyughter ringing out. She hugged the man¡¯s body again, her voice bing more animated, ¡°I knew you were the best to me!¡± ¡°Little Ghost, follow me, and you won¡¯t regret it.¡± ¡°Mhmm, I know, brother Mo Chen is a good man.¡± He, however, chuckled, ¡°Half an hour ago, there was a woman yelling at me, calling me a scumbag.¡± Qiao Ruoxin pushed away from his embrace, her little face full of displeasure, ¡°Who?¡± Then she realized, ¡°Lu Xingxing? She called you a scumbag?¡± ¡°Mhmm.¡± She couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud, ¡°But you¡¯re not scummy to me at all.¡± It¡¯s like one man¡¯s meat is another man¡¯s poison. ¡°You¡¯ve called me a scumbag too.¡± There seemed to be a trace of grievance in the man¡¯s deep voice. ???? Qiao Ruoxin looked puzzled, ¡°Have I? When did I call you a scumbag? I don¡¯t remember.¡± She truly didn¡¯t remember, even after thinking it over carefully, she couldn¡¯t recall such a time. Mo Chen¡¯s slender fingers held her chin, and he gently bumped her forehead with his, tender and doting. ¡°Don¡¯t you remember what I did that morning? You were crying and calling me a scumbag.¡± This Little Ghost really didn¡¯t hold grudges; in just a few days, she had already forgotten about his misdeeds that morning. ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin huffed, ¡°If you hadn¡¯t mentioned it, I would have forgotten. You were indeed like a scumbag that morning! A super huge scumbag!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Why did he have to bring this up??? She shook off the man¡¯s hand, ¡°If you dare to treat me like you did that morning, I promise I¡¯ll make your child call someone else daddy!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s face darkened, and he said in a deep voice, ¡°I wouldn¡¯t dare again.¡± After three seconds, he added, ¡°At least not for ten months.¡± Qiao Ruoxin took a moment to realize, then lifted her proud chin, ¡°Serves you right! Who made me pregnant! Deal with it yourself!¡± The man¡¯s lips curled into an ambiguous smile, he moved close to her cheek, and gently kissed every inch of her skin, whispering softly, ¡°How do you want me to deal with it?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care; a man has plenty of ways.¡± She dodged the man¡¯s sultry cheek kisses. Mo Chen¡¯s voice was hoarse, ¡°Really? Such as?¡± The more she dodged, the more brazen his kisses became, leaving her nowhere to hide. ¡°What about your special service? It coulde in handy now.¡± ¡°Dream on! Those are moves I use only when I¡¯ve made you mad.¡± Qiao Ruoxin pushed the man away, preventing him from continuing his misdeeds because the car had already slowly entered the Mo Family Estate. Mo Chen leaned to one side, no longer approaching her, but his eyes stayed on her, slowly moving to her t abdomen with the corners of his mouth hooking up. Chapter 383 - 383 383 Im a Father Now ?Chapter 383: Chapter 383: I¡¯m a Father Now! Chapter 383: Chapter 383: I¡¯m a Father Now! Mo Family, dining room. After Mo Chen and Qiao Ruoxin entered the dining room, all eyes converged on them. The first to speak was Mo Tian, ¡°Son! Come, give Daddy a hug.¡± Mo Tian stood up, walked over to Mo Chen, and embraced his tall figure with a sentimental look on his face, ¡°Son, well done! You¡¯re finally going to be a dad. When I was your age, you were already three years old and knew how to swear.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face darkened, his lips tightly pressed together. Mo Tian burst intoughter, patting his shoulder, ¡°That¡¯s good! I¡¯ve been looking forward to the day you¡¯d be a father, and it finally came.¡± Standing to the side, Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but want tough. Mo Chen ignored his father, pulled out a chair for Qiao Ruoxin to sit down, and then took the seat next to her. ¡°How did the hospital check-up go, did you see the baby?¡± Grandma Mo asked impatiently. Before she could answer, Mrs. Mo spoke up in her stead, ¡°Mom, it¡¯s only around three weeks, still early. I¡¯ll take her for a prenatal check-up in two weeks and then we¡¯ll be able to see.¡± ¡°That¡¯s wonderful, the Mo Family hasn¡¯t had fresh blood added for so many years, and now another little one ising.¡± Grandma Mo, always bored, just wanted to hold a sweet grandchild. Grandpa Mo smiled, ¡°If it¡¯s a boy, it would be nice to be like Mo Chen, and if it¡¯s a girl, she should be like this little girl, good-looking.¡± ¡°But let¡¯s hope she doesn¡¯t inherit that stinky boy¡¯s temper, I really can¡¯t handle another version of him,¡± Mo Tianined involuntarily. Mo Chen¡¯s mouth twitched involuntarily, and he said in a deep voice, ¡°Dad, do you really find me that unsatisfactory?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The dining room fell silent. Mo Tianughed awkwardly, ¡°No, not at all unsatisfactory, just that it would be better if that bad temper of yours improved a bit.¡± ¡°It won¡¯t change.¡± The answer came so crisply and straightforwardly. Mrs. Mo couldn¡¯t help but say with augh, ¡°Do you think you have a great temper? You can¡¯t change, and you expect Mo Chen to? But, I must set a condition for you, and that is once the child is born, you stay away from the child! I don¡¯t want my little grandson¡¯s first words to be swear words either!¡± ¡°Mo Chen¡¯s first words as a child were swear words?¡± She was stunned. Mrs. Mo nced at her son, ¡°The more I think about it, the more angry I get. Other people¡¯s children¡¯s first words are ¡®daddy¡¯ and ¡®mommy,¡¯ but he had to learn swear words right away.¡± Immediately, the room erupted withughter. The man¡¯s expression darkened, his handsome face tensed. Was this some kind of public criticism meeting against him? Qiao Ruoxinughed non-stop, then suddenly met the man¡¯s dark gaze, and herughter ceased abruptly. ¡°Is it funny?¡± ¡°Not really¡­ it¡¯s just that the stories of your childhood are quite adorable.¡± Mrs. Mo sternly looked at the father and son, Mo Tian and Mo Chen, ¡°I¡¯m seriously warning you both, when my grandson is born, you¡¯re not allowed to swear in front of the child!¡± Mo Tian: ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen: ¡°¡­¡± Grandpa Mo: ¡°Right, it¡¯d be best to keep the two of them far from the child, a cute little baby with a mouth full of curse words, what kind of image is that?¡± Grandma Mo: ¡°I haven¡¯t held a child in so many years, I miss that feeling so much. I remember when I used to hold Mo Chen, he was particrly naughty, always running around and never sitting still on myp for even a few minutes.¡± Qiao Ruoxin alsoughed out loud, the atmosphere lively and joyous. It felt as if she had already be a part of this family. ¡­ After dinner, the grandparents insisted they stay the night, and Qiao Ruoxin no longer refused. At that moment, Mo Chen apanied her for a walk in the garden. Thinking back to the scene in the dining room, she couldn¡¯t help butugh again, enjoying the warm and cozy feeling. Mo Chen nced at her and said in a deep voice, ¡°What are youughing at?¡± ¡°Nothing much, just that their stories of your childhood were funny, how could you have been so adorable as a child and grown up to be so irritable.¡± Mo Chen frowned slightly, paused in his steps, and looking down at her he said, ¡°Actually, I hope our child turns out more like you.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°I have a bad temper,¡± he answered truthfully. She chuckled, ¡°Then we should just have more children? One like you, one like me.¡± ¡°No need.¡± ???? What did she just hear? When a woman says something like that, shouldn¡¯t a man be happy? He actually said no need? Qiao Ruoxin: ¡°What do you mean no need?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s slender fingers caressed her face, slowly moving to the back of her neck, rubbing back and forth: ¡°His woman only gave birth to one, why should my woman have to give birth to many?¡± ¡°Who are you talking about?¡± ¡°Your Uncle Mo.¡± ¡°¡­¡± True to his Mo family pride, always so petty, just like her father. Laughing, she said, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say Uncle Mo did it because he¡¯s afraid your mom will spoil the child too much?¡± ¡°Hmm, I¡¯m also afraid my woman will spoil the child.¡± Her heart got ruthlessly hit by wild throbs again¡ªthis damn man only let slip sweet nothings in such unexpected moments. Qiao Ruoxin opened her arms and embraced the tall figure of the man, revealing a shallow smile: ¡°Mo Chen, you¡¯re really nice.¡± The man raised an eyebrow: ¡°That¡¯s all it takes to be nice?¡± She sighed softly: ¡°Ah, for a straight man to do as much as you have is already pretty good. I¡¯m not very demanding, just keep liking me like this, but you can¡¯t force yourself on me like you did that morning again, I was really scared.¡± Though he had apologized countless times and soothed the Little Ghost over and over, he still patiently replied, ¡°Hmmm¡­¡± ¡°Mo Chen, do you like boys or girls?¡± She remembered asking this question before but forgot what Mo Chen¡¯s answer was. The man¡¯s deep voice sounded in her ear: ¡°I like both.¡± ¡­ Late at night, in the bedroom. Qiao Ruoxiny sleeping next to him. The man lifted the nket and took his phone to the terrace alone. He sat on the outdoor sofa, lit a cigarette and ced it between his lips, then opened the WeChat group chat with his brothers. Mo Chen: [@everyone] Bai Junyan: [What are you doing up sote? Don¡¯t you have a sex life?] Mo Chen: [Hmm, no.] All the brothers: [????] Ji Haochuan: [Mo, are you confessing? Are you breaking up? You think you could really handle that?] Lu Siheng: [I advise you to think carefully! If Qiao Ruoxin really leaves this time, you may never be able to get her back.] Bai Junyan: [Would you really let other men touch our darling Qiao sister?] Gu Mocheng: [In a word, don¡¯t court death.] A look of disdain crossed Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face, and his slender fingers quickly typed out a line. Mo Chen: [I¡¯m gonna be a dad!] All the brothers: [????????] Gu Mocheng: [Damn you! Get lost!] Bai Junyan: [Hahaha I¡¯m dying ofughter. Our ¡®Super Daddy Club¡¯s¡¯ no.2 baby is booked. You guys better hurry up, my project starts on schedule by the end of next year. I don¡¯t care if you borrow kids or have kids by then, but you¡¯re all joining!] Ji Haochuan: [Holy crap! I¡¯ve taken a critical hit!] Lu Siheng: [I¡¯m off to find a woman.] Chapter 384 - 384 384 Twins ?Chapter 384: Chapter 384: Twins Chapter 384: Chapter 384: Twins The man looked at the chat history on his phone screen and did not reply again. Setting the phone aside on the sofa, he quietly finished his cigarette and began to fantasize about what the child he and Little Ghost would have would look like. Would the child look more like him, or like Little Ghost? A gentle, doting smile appeared on the corner of his lips. He leaned back, resting his head against the sofa and gazing up at the night sky. He thought of the starry sky he had seen over the vast grasnds and a hint of disappointment appeared in his eyes¡ªindeed, it was quite different. The star-filled expanse of the grasnds and the sparsely starred sky before him seemed like they were not part of the same sky. After finishing his cigarette, he returned to the bedroom to take a look at the woman sound asleep in the bed, then went to the bathroom to rinse his mouth several times with mint-vored mouthwash. Mo Chen returned to the bed, his breath carrying a fresh and pleasant hint of mint, and held her from behind. ¡­ In the following two weeks, the wife of Mr. Mo specifically arranged for several people to take care of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s daily needs. Qiao Ruoxin thoroughly enjoyed what could be described as national-treasure-level treatment. She was just short of being carried around everywhere like a princess by Grandpa Mo. Mo Chen always carried her, simply because the doctor said that it was best not to move too much during the first three months and to rest in bed. Her morning sickness was getting worse, to the point she hardly had any appetite at all¡ªshe vomited whatever she ate and only wanted to sleep all day. Finally, it came time for her first prenatal checkup. Madam Mo personally apanied her to the private hospital of the Mo Family which was established specifically for the Mo Family. The medical technology was advanced, and they also tended to the needs of other wealthy and esteemed patients. The Mo Family received royal treatment in this ce. Groggy, Qiao Ruoxinpleted a series of examinations. When it was time for the ultrasound, Madam Mo apanied her in as well. Lying on the bed, she watched the young female doctor move the equipment back and forth across her t belly. She had her doubts whether she was really pregnant¡ªher stomach hadn¡¯t changed at all; it was just as before. The female doctor stared at the screen for a long while, then furrowed her brows, ¡°Eh?¡± Madam Mo couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± After examining further and confirming, the doctor smiled and said, ¡°There are two embryos developing.¡± Madam Mo was taken aback before she burst into delightedughter, ¡°You mean twins?¡± Indeed, Madam Mo was thrilled. Twins??? The doctor nodded, ¡°Yes, congrattions, they are indeed twins.¡± Lying on the bed, Qiao Ruoxin froze upon hearing this. Twins? Really, twins? She never imagined that she would get pregnant so soon, let alone with twins! It felt like a dream. Her eyes filled with surprise, it was just too incredible. Aftering out of the ultrasound room, Madam Mo looked at the image and smiled. Madam Mo steadied her, and she quickly dodged, ¡°No need, no need. I¡¯m not that bad. I can¡¯t have you supporting me.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. We¡¯re both women; I understand your difort. Is the morning sickness quite severe?¡± ¡°Um¡­ a little.¡± Madam Moughed and said, ¡°When I was pregnant with Mo Chen, the little guy tormented me for a full six months. I vomited so much every day that I couldn¡¯t even eat¡ªalmost puked out bile.¡± She let Madam Mo support her, listening to her talk and suddenly felt an inexplicable wave of emotion. It was as if she had found a bit of maternal love in Madam Mo. ¡°You seem a bit down. Have you been getting cabin fever at home?¡± She smiled faintly, without speaking. Madam Mo said, ¡°How about this, apany me to a dinner party tonight. Let¡¯s go out and clear your mind. The most important thing for a pregnant woman is to maintain a good mood.¡± ¡°Thank you, Madam Mo.¡± ¡°Ruoxin, your wedding with Mo Chen, I will also expedite the schedule, trying to have it before your belly gets too big.¡± ¡°Okay, I have no objections.¡± Madam Mo further inquired, ¡°Will your parentse then?¡± This question caused the smile at the corner of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mouth to stiffen. She fell silent, at a loss for words. Seeing the forlorn look on her small face, Madam Mo suddenly softened, gently patting her shoulder, ¡°Stay at the estate tonight. The kitchen is preparing a soup for you; you need to replenish your strength.¡± ¡°Thank you, Mrs. Mo.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± ¡­ Soon, night fell. Mrs. Mo took her back to the manor, and after overseeing her dinner, she took her to the party to clear her mind. Qiao Ruoxin wore a rather loose-fitting dress; although her belly still looked t, not showing any signs of pregnancy. Nevertheless, Mrs. Mo had selected a pair offortable t shoes for her. ¡°You go get a drink over there. I¡¯ll talk with a friend for a moment,¡± Mrs. Mo told her. ¡°Alright, you go ahead,¡± Qiao Ruoxin replied. Qiao Ruoxin walked around on her own, picked up a ss of juice, and went to the terrace to enjoy the night view of the entire city. She immediately spotted thendmark building of Hengzhong Group, a whale swimming through the night. Her phone rang. She answered, ¡°Hello?¡± ¡°Little Ghost, where are you?¡± It was then she realized that she had forgotten to greet Mo Chen. ¡°Oh, I went with your mother for a prenatal checkup today.¡± ¡°You¡¯re at the Mo Family¡¯s ce? I¡¯lle to pick you up.¡± Qiao Ruoxin turned and leaned against the railing, her lips curving slightly, ¡°Big Brother Mo Chen, I have some good news for you.¡± ¡°Mm, tell me,¡± he responded. ¡°Are you near a tree?¡± she asked. ¡°What?¡± The man on the other end of the call, seemingly driving, was puzzled by her question. She couldn¡¯t help but giggle, ¡°If there¡¯s no tree around, find a ce to sit. I¡¯m afraid you won¡¯t be able to stand firm after hearing what I¡¯m about to say.¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± The man¡¯s tone on the phone became more serious, tinged with a hint of concern. ¡°I¡¯ll tell you! I¡¯m so awesome! There are actually two babies inside my belly,¡± she eximed, unable to hold back herughter. ¡­ What she got in response was endless silence and the sudden sound of brakes screeching. ¡°Big Brother Mo Chen, are you alright?¡± she asked. ¡°Say that again!¡± ¡°I said, at the prenatal checkup today, the doctor told me I¡¯m having twins,¡± she repeated. A cheerful, low chuckle came from the man on the other end,ced with a bit of skepticism, ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Of course, aren¡¯t I amazing?¡± ¡°Mm, wait for me. I¡¯ll be right there.¡± ¡°I¡¯m out with your mom attending a dinner party. I¡¯ll probably be backte.¡± ¡°Little Ghost, I miss you. Where are you? I¡¯lle to you.¡± She could hear Big Brother Mo¡¯s impatience on the phone, so she gave him the address, and then that dog man simply hung up the call, not even saying goodbye, how impolite. Looking at the call end screen on her mobile, sheughed, her adorable dog man. ¡­ Meanwhile, Mrs. Mo was chatting with several societydies, including Mrs. Lu, Lu Xingxing¡¯s mother. ¡°Mrs. Mo, do you really n to let Master Mo marry that little star?¡± Mrs. Mo could only pretend to be helpless, ¡°It¡¯s up to the young people to decide on their matters. They just like beautiful trophies; what can I do?¡± Mrs. Lu suddenly spoke up, ¡°There are so many illegitimate children of wealthy families out there now. If a girl gets pregnant, she has to be married into the family. Imagine how many female stars would be eager to marry into a wealthy family. You could deceive her into having the child and then give her some money to send her away.¡± The smile on Mrs. Mo¡¯s face gradually faded, and her expression turned somewhat unpleasant, even a bit impatient. ¡°We¡¯re all women; is there a need to be so malicious?¡± Mrs. Mo said indifferently. Instantly, an awkward silence fell among the societydies, none daring to speak, as not everyone had the privilege to snap back at Mrs. Mo. Chapter 385 - 385 385 Love is Not a Formula ?Chapter 385: Chapter 385: Love is Not a Form Chapter 385: Chapter 385: Love is Not a Form Lady Lu felt she couldn¡¯t maintain her dignity and forced augh, ¡°Indeed, the Mo Family is famous for their foolishness in love. I remember when you and Director Mo also mutually called off your weddings and then, despite society¡¯s objections, ended up together, hurting two innocent people.¡± These words were quite unpleasant to hear, and even carried a hint of a deration of war. By revealing Mrs. Mo¡¯s private affairs, the circle of noblewomen around her all wore expressions full of gossip, astonished that there could be such a story. ¡°Director Mo and Mrs. Mo had such a tale from their youth?¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t heard of it.¡± ¡°Nor have I. I thought they had simply fallen in love, married, and had children; after all, both families have extremely powerful influence.¡± ¡°I think I vaguely recall hearing that Director Mo did have a fianc¨¦e, and Mrs. Mo had a fianc¨¦, but they both called off their engagements and then got together.¡± ¡°Tsk, tsk. Now isn¡¯t that a piece of gossip? That¡¯s true love, this is.¡± Meanwhile, Qiao Ruoxin happened to walk over and heard their murmurs, her brows twisting in disapproval. ¡°Ladies, let¡¯s not spread unfounded gossip, spoken without thought, but heard with intent,¡± she said with a slight smile, exceedingly polite. A few gossiping noblewomen nced at her and silently dispersed. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s gaze returned to Mrs. Mo¡¯s direction; after all, this was going to be her future mother-inw. Naturally, she needed to stand up for her, as the Mo Family ces utmost importance on their reputation. At the same time¡ª Mrs. Mo¡¯s polite smile had vanished without a trace, and she raised her eyes to face Lady Lu, ¡°Lady Lu, are you dering war on me? Is it simply because my son doesn¡¯t fancy your daughter? Is that reason enough? Are you insisting on this marriage?¡± Her words caused the surrounding crowd to react with shock. Lady Lu hadn¡¯t expected her to be so blunt in front of everyone. ¡°Li Xueli! Do you really want toe to blows?¡± Mrs. Mo, with an air of arrogance, let out a coldugh, ¡°Weren¡¯t you the one who started tearing face first? If even I, as Mrs. Mo, dare not tear face when the Mo Family is in such a state, what¡¯s the point of my position?¡± The crowd erupted into a murmur; it was like watching a live broadcast of the wealthy tearing into each other, everyone¡¯s eyes wide and ears perked, not wanting to miss a second. The ultimate showdown between the matrons of the Mo Family and the Lu Family. ¡°So, calling off engagements is a tradition of the Mo Family, is it? I see your son has certainly inherited that trait well,¡± Lady Lu said, each word and phrase a provocation,pletely tearing off the fa?ade. The recent visit by Mo Chen to cancel the arrangement had made the Lu Family lose face. Mrs. Mo¡¯s hand, adorned with a jade ring, furiously mmed the table,pletely enraged, she eximed, ¡°I warn you! Don¡¯t spout nonsense just because your husband and my husband have a rtionship.¡± ¡°Are you trying to destroy their brotherhood of many years?¡± The surroundings fell silent, all eyes quietly watching the standoff between the matriarchs of these wealthy families. ¡°Lady Lu, how naive. Is brotherly love that important to you? The one who spends his life with him is me, the one who marries and has children with him is also me, the one who takes care of his daily needs is me. I want to see how Mo Tian will choose,¡± Mrs. Mo replied calmly. Lady Lu indeed started to panic. It was rumored that Mo Tian was famously doting on his wife, and during his youth, he would even kneel for his wife¡¯s forgiveness when he did something wrong. Qiao Ruoxin watched from a distance, seeing Mrs. Mo¡¯s anger as she pped the table, thinking she was just like Mo Chen¡­ when she first returned to the country and met Mo Chen, he had made the same gestures, expressing the same emotions. Truly like mother, like son. But seeing Mrs. Mo¡¯sbativeness, it seemed she needed no outside assistance. She gave a slow smile and turned to leave the banquet hall, preparing to wait outside for Mo Chen. ¡­ Outside the banquet hall. Qiao Ruoxin stood in the night wind, looking up at the starry sky with disappointment filling her eyes; it was far less impressive than the one she¡¯d seen on the grasnd. Suddenly, a ck Bentley stopped in front of her. The car door opened, and Mo Chen stepped out in a dark blue suit, a hint of urgency on his tall and handsome figure. The man¡¯s long legs took a few steps to reach her, and a smile formed on her lips, ¡°Brother Mo Chen.¡± But Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was tight with tension as he stared at her for a long time, his dark eyes filled withplex emotions. The next second, the man pulled her into his embrace, hisrge hand cradling the back of her head, burying his face in the crook of her neck, ¡°The doctor said it¡¯s twins?¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t believe it, you can ask your mom, but she might be too busy to answer right now since she¡¯s inside having a falling-out with Mrs. Lu.¡± She had thought that Mo Chen would go in to help Mrs. Mo right away, but instead, Mo Chen calmly responded, ¡°Mhm, let¡¯s go home.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at him in astonishment, tugging at his sleeve, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to help Mrs. Mo?¡± He let out a snort ofughter, opened the car door, and scooped her into the car in one smooth motion, taking care to buckle her seatbelt. Qiao Ruoxin watched the man who was bending down to fasten her seatbelt, ¡°You really won¡¯t help your mother?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, no one can hurt her.¡± After leaving those words behind, Mo Chen closed the car door, walked around to the other side of the vehicle, and sat down in the driver¡¯s seat. She was slightly taken aback and then remembered the arrogant bearing of Mrs. Mo she had just seen, and couldn¡¯t help butugh; indeed, there were hardly any people present who could harm Mrs. Mo, as they were all watching for her expressions. The car slowly drove onto the street. Suddenly, Qiao Ruoxin remembered the discussions she had overheard from thedies at the dinner. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, may I ask you something? Of course, if you don¡¯t want to answer, never mind.¡± ¡°Go ahead and ask.¡± She looked at the man¡¯s profile, cautiously asking, ¡°I heard thosedies gossiping just now, saying that Uncle Mo and Mrs. Mo both had a fianc¨¦ and fianc¨¦e when they were young and then broke off those engagements to be together?¡± She knew it was improper to ask about such matters, but she was genuinely curious. Mo Chen nced at her indifferently and said in a deep voice, ¡°Indeed, that¡¯s true. Originally, their union was an alliance between families, but Uncle Mo met my mom at someone else¡¯s wedding and it was love at first sight.¡± After hearing this, she chuckled softly, ¡°That¡¯s so romantic. So they just broke off their engagements recklessly to be together?¡± ¡°Yeah, but Uncle Mo pursued her for quite some time before he seeded.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened in surprise, ¡°Mrs. Mo didn¡¯t fall in love with Uncle Mo at first sight? I think Uncle Mo was very handsome when he was young.¡± He was exactly the kind of humorous and witty man that women would like. Mo Chen let out a lowugh, ¡°Love isn¡¯t a form. Apparently, my mom rejected him seventeen times over three years before he finally won her over.¡± ¡°That¡¯s quite persistent.¡± She couldn¡¯t help but admire; it was unexpected that Uncle Mo could pursue a woman for three years, but it was good that he eventually seeded. Before they knew it, the car had entered the gates of the Mo Family Estate. The butler came forward to open the car door, helping her out with utmost care. Once again, Qiao Ruoxin saw the vast sea of roses, and she asked, ¡°Uncle Mo nted such a big sea of roses for Mrs. Mo, his love is almost spilling over.¡± Chapter 386 - 386 386 Baby Dont Look Daddy is a Nasty ?Chapter 386: Chapter 386: Baby, Don¡¯t Look, Daddy is a Nasty Hooligan Chapter 386: Chapter 386: Baby, Don¡¯t Look, Daddy is a Nasty Hooligan The man¡¯s tall figure wrapped around her slender waist as they walked toward the sea of flowers. He said in a deep voice, ¡°Do you like it? I can nt some for you as well.¡± She revealed a sweet smile, ¡°No need, I¡¯m not very fond of roses.¡± ¡°Then what flowers do you like?¡± While speaking, hisrge palm had already covered her lower abdomen, seemingly wanting to touch the presence of the two little babies. ¡°They are just embryos right now; you can¡¯t feel anything.¡± ¡°Answer me, what flowers do you like?¡± Qiao Ruoxin considered seriously, ¡°Hmm¡­ cherry blossoms, I guess!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s lips curved into a smile, ¡°Alright, I got it.¡± ¡°You got what?¡± ¡°To nt a few cherry blossom trees for you.¡± ¡°Where will you nt them?¡± The man nced at thewn opposite the sea of roses, ¡°Right here, to let your Uncle Mo see what kind of aesthetic my woman has.¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud, ¡°Aren¡¯t you being a bit too much?¡± ¡°What¡¯s too much about it? It¡¯s settled then.¡± Having said that, Mo Chen once again scooped her up horizontally and headed toward the viplex. She felt somewhat helpless, ¡°Stop carrying me like this all the time, I can walk by myself now.¡± ¡°You are already unable to walk.¡± His tone was indifferent and domineering, not allowing any refusal from her. Qiao Ruoxinughed, exasperated, ¡°Can you not stand it when a woman rejects you?¡± ¡°Just assume that¡¯s the case.¡± ¡­ Back in the bedroom. Mo Chen offered to help her bathe, but she firmly refused¡ªthis man was bing too much. In the end, unable to persuade her, he let her bathe herself, but Mo Chen waited outside the bathroom door. In the bathroom, Qiao Ruoxin took off her clothes, ready to soak in the bathtub. A man¡¯s deep voice came from outside the door, ¡°Are you sure you don¡¯t need my help?¡± ¡°Really, I don¡¯t! Just wait outside; I¡¯m not so pregnant that I can¡¯t move around.¡± Shey in the bathtub, saying with augh. After half an hour, Qiao Ruoxin decided to leave the bathtub because she felt dizzy from soaking too long. As she was getting up out of the bathtub, she wavered for a moment and almost fell, involuntarily letting out a cry, ¡°Ah¡­¡± The next second, the bathroom door was kicked open. Mo Chen rushed in and held her in his arms, his face turning extremely grim as he yelled, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Can¡¯t you be more careful?¡± ¡°¡­¡± So fierce¡ªthere was that savage Divine Beast again. She muttered quietly, ¡°It¡¯s not like I did it on purpose¡­¡± ¡°Which is why I offered to help you bathe,¡± he said angrily. ¡°I¡­ I¡¯m not used to it.¡± Even though she had already done all sorts of intimate things with Mo Chen, helping her bathe was just embarrassing. Mo Chen¡¯s face darkened, ¡°Then get used to it slowly. What part of you haven¡¯t I seen?¡± ¡°¡­¡± He ced her on a mat next to him and began to carefully dry the drops of water on her body with a bath towel. Qiao Ruoxin stood naked in front of the man¡ªit really was¡­ Does this man have no shame at all? ¡°Mo Chen, do you have no shame? I¡¯m pregnant now, and you¡¯re educating the baby like this?¡± The manpletely ignored her words, dried her off, and then helped her into her nightgown. ¡°I¡¯m talking to you!¡± ¡°What¡¯s the need for a man to save face?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She noticed Mo Chen¡¯s white shirt was soaked, clinging tightly to his sexy chest muscles. She said, ¡°Your shirt is all wet.¡± ¡°Hmm, it is wet.¡± ¡°Then you should just take off your clothes and go take a shower.¡± Mo Chen raised an eyebrow, ¡°Are you going to watch me shower here?¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with that? You¡¯ve seen me shower, why can¡¯t I watch you shower?¡± She was doing this on purpose, to let this damned man have a taste of this kind of feeling. But the manughed, ¡°I don¡¯t mind, you watch.¡± As he spoke, his slender fingers began to unbutton the shirt from top to bottom. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened, ¡°Are you an exhibitionist, liking to be watched so much?¡± ¡°Little Ghost, I only enjoy being watched by you.¡± The next second, he suddenly took off the shirt on his body,pletely revealing his sexy mermaid-line abs. Qiao Ruoxin covered her own belly and muttered to herself, ¡°Baby, don¡¯t look, daddy is a filthy hooligan; we¡¯ll ignore him.¡± After speaking, she turned and quickly left the bathroom. Mo Chen was left standing in ce, watching her retreating figure and let out a lowugh, his eyes filled with indulgence. He walked under the shower, turned it on, and the warm water quickly fell. The man closed his eyes, letting the water rinse over his body. Twins¡­ A smile crept onto his lips, two little ones looking the same should be pretty fun. ¡­ Lu Family. These past few days, Lu Xingxing had been gathering all sorts of dirt on Qiao Ruoxin, but it seemed that Qiao Ruoxin had no dark past to find. ¡°I refuse to believe that you haven¡¯t left a single trace behind!¡± She kept scrolling through Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s information online, digging through her anti-fan forums. Finally, she clicked on a post with the title: [Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s new song giarises a foreign singer¡¯s work, yet has the shamelessness to im it was written for Mo Ye! Disgusting!] giarism! This is a sore point with theizens, and once touched, will definitely lead to being universally condemned to death! Lu Xingxing opened the post, looking at those anti-fans¡¯ well-reasoned analysis and theparison of sound tracks. The anti-fans imed that the song ¡°His Obsession¡±posed and written by Qiao Ruoxin was giarised from a song by an obscure foreign singer, who was extremely mysterious with not even a single photo avable, anonymously releasing many songs. Thements section was filled with vulgar curses. [Disgusting! The face of a giarist, it¡¯s exactly the bloody same! How dare she say it was written for Mo Chen, utterly revolting.] [This so-called Mortal Princess is so pretentious, stealing others¡¯ hard work, yet ims it¡¯s her original, why isn¡¯t someone suing her to death! Just smudge her out, I¡¯m so sick of her!] [Like she¡¯s the only beauty in the entertainment circle, all the male stars love her? Just loves to set up this princess persona, shameless to the extreme.] [Well, she must have some skills, otherwise why would Mo Ye fall for her like that, breaking up and getting back together again and again.] [Mo Chen, are you blind? Check out the evidence of giarism! What in the world do you love about her! You¡¯ve got to be blinded byrd! Pull back from the brink!] [I saw in the neighboring thread the paparazzi shots from a variety show recording, and Mo Chen is actually apanying that little princess for the love of ¡®romance¡¯ by joining a reality show! He¡¯s famously reserved, tsk tsk, must be bewitched, right?] [Mo Chen! Even if I were your father, I would be pissed to death! Heir of Asia¡¯s richest, the Mo Family waiting for you to take over and you like such a pretentious, hypocritical giarist little princess!] After reading the post, Lu Xingxingughed out loud, delighted to find such a severe dark history on Qiao Ruoxin. Lu Xingxing quickly made a call: ¡°I need a wave of marketing ounts and Inte trolls to hype up Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s giarism; I want her reputation to be utterly ruined! She won¡¯t have it easy! I¡¯ll send you the postter, okay.¡± After hanging up the phone, Lu Xingxing couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud, curious to see how Qiao Ruoxin would exin this giarism! Chapter 387 - 387 387 The Thing I Hate Doing the Most Right ?Chapter 387: Chapter 387: The Thing I Hate Doing the Most Right Now Is Sleeping Chapter 387: Chapter 387: The Thing I Hate Doing the Most Right Now Is Sleeping Mo Family Estate, bedroom, walk-in closet. After Qiao Ruoxin changed into her nightgown, she stood in front of the full-length mirror examining her figure. Although no changes were visible on her figure for now, it wouldn¡¯t be long before her belly swelled, especially since it was twins. Plus, those nutritionists made her nutritious meals every day, which she was almost sick of eating. Suddenly, the door to the walk-in closet was pushed open. Mo Chen, wearing a ck robe with the cor open, revealing his sexy chest and abs, his wet hair still dripping, exuded a sexy aura. ¡°Why aren¡¯t youing out?¡± the man frowned. Qiao Ruoxin nced at him and huffed arrogantly, ¡°I¡¯m pregnant, and with twins at that! My belly is going to get big soon!¡± The man¡¯s dark eyes were slightly startled, ¡°And then?¡± ¡°And then my slim waist is gone, my figure is going to get distorted!¡± Thinking about it made her sad; she¡¯d been wearing cheongsams just a few days ago, and now she probably wouldn¡¯t be able to wear those beautiful evening gowns for almost a year. Mo Chen came up behind her, his lips curved upwards as he wrapped his arms around her from behind, looking at the ¡®Little Ghost¡¯ reflected in the mirror, her feisty eyes filled with grievances. ¡°Not angry anymore, huh?¡± ¡°It¡¯s all your fault! Getting me pregnant so early, I hate it¡­¡± The more she thought about it, the more annoyed she became. Others her age were all striving in their careers, yet she was expecting twins. But when she thought about the two little babies, it still seemed pretty fun. The man let out a deep sigh, ¡°Brother is not young anymore, you know?¡± She could tell he was just coaxing her. Could a man like Mo Chen reallyck women willing to bear his children? Unable to help it, Qiao Ruoxinughed out loud, ¡°You should say it like this, ¡®I only want the children you bear for me¡¯.¡± Mo Chen frowned slightly, ¡°Does that make you feel better?¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± She nodded. The man straightened her body to face him, and looking into her eyes, he said gravely, ¡°Little Ghost, I only want the children you bear for me, okay?¡± Gazing at his handsome face and listening to the sweet nothings she had taught him, it was indeed a treat to the eyes. ¡°Alright, I forgive you. But you¡¯re not going to bail on tomorrow night¡¯s Mid-Autumn Festival g, are you?¡± She¡¯d been looking forward to this day for so long, at least it would be a bit fun. Mo Chen chuckled softly, ¡°No, I will apany you tomorrow.¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled happily, stood on her tiptoes, and hugged the man¡¯s neck enthusiastically, ¡°Thank you, Brother Mo Chen.¡± The man embraced her, hisrge hand gently stroking her soft hair from behind, ¡°What song are you going to sing tomorrow?¡± ¡°¡®His Obsession.¡¯ The program team specifically requested this song, saying it¡¯s quite popr.¡± Mo Chen responded. He was actually eager to experience what it would be like live. ¡°Let¡¯s go to bed.¡± With tender movements, he picked her up and carried her out of the walk-in closet towards the soft, sprawling bed. ¡°Great, my favorite thing to do now is to sleep. I feel like I could sleep 24 hours a day. Is this normal for pregnant women?¡± She was starting to wonder if she¡¯d entered a state of hibernation. After cing her on the bed, Mo Chenined in a hoarse voice, ¡°Sleeping is what I hate the most right now.¡± ??? She looked at him innocently, ¡°Why? Can¡¯t you sleep again?¡± The man nced at her indifferently, ¡°Little Ghost, do you know what it¡¯s like for a man to sleep holding his woman, but can only kiss and hug without going further?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Damn man¡­ Embarrassed, Qiao Ruoxin coughed twice, ¡°Who are you ming? It¡¯s your own wish to get me pregnant. For your little baby, ahem, no, two little babies, you¡¯ll just have to hold back.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± But she could clearly see that hint of restraint on the man¡¯s handsome face. She couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. ¡­ Late at night. Hundreds of marketing ounts mobilized across the web, starting to hype the giarism of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s new song; the spread was rapid. Online public opinion was one-sided, all filled with derogatoryments. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s Weibo was bombarded with insults. [Qiao Ruoxin, you¡¯ve really disappointed me! That song was giarized! And to copy from my favorite mysterious singer ¡®Alice¡¯! How could you! Pretty face but ugly heart, that¡¯s you!] [I never thought she could be such a person, I¡¯ve followed her since ¡®Idol 101¡¯. I¡¯m unfollowing! Goodbye! Never see you again! I hope you get out of the entertainment industry!] [I really don¡¯t want to believe it, but after seeing the trackparison and listening to the original artist¡¯s song, it¡¯s exactly the same. Is this giarism? This is copy-paste!] [Qiao Ruoxin, are you nning to switch careers and be a tailor? Patching things up, other people¡¯s work bes yours?] [Amazing, to giarize a song to confess to Mo Chen, and then Mo Chen is surely touched to tears. But in the end, it¡¯s still giarized! Face-pping, smack smack smack!] [Mo Chen! A plea from thousands of fans for you to break up! You deserve better! Isn¡¯t the Lu Family¡¯s young mistress, Lu Xingxing, fragrant? Why settle for someone like Qiao Ruoxin with no family background? Mo Chen, please, open your eyes and look at other pretty girls!] [I really feel Mo Chen is wasted on such a hypocritical woman. He¡¯s spent so many years on her¡ªhalf of his youth! A fate destined to be cmity!] [I¡¯ve already emailed the original artist Alice, who has tens of millions of fans on INS, with significant influence. I hope she can sue Qiao Ruoxin to death!] [Mo Chen, break up please. Lu Xingxing, who is of equal status, suits you better! Although she¡¯s not as pretty as Qiao Ruoxin, she has integrity!] [By the way, who is this Alice? She really can keep herposure. Her INS ount hasn¡¯t been updated for half a year already.] [The original artist made just a humming tune, and this Mortal Princess writes some lyrics and it bes her own work? I¡¯ve seen shameless, but never this shameless.] ¡­ The next day. Qiao Ruoxin slept tillte afternoon again, as she¡¯d been getting increasingly sleepytely. She had to go to the rehearsal on-site today; the live broadcast was set for 8 p.m., a Mid-Autumn Festival g with an audience of over ten thousand people. She stretchednguidly, slowly sitting up and getting out of bed to wash up in the bathroom. After washing up, she returned to the bedroom to pick up her phone to check Weibo, but then she remembered that Mo Chen had forcefully uninstalled all those apps. The parenting expert had even advised her not to y with her phone due to the radiation, which, while not significant, was best avoided. Because she was a celebrity, they were especially concerned about her seeing negativements on Weibo, which could affect her mood. That¡¯s when the maid came knocking, ¡°Miss Qiao, the madam is calling you down for lunch. You didn¡¯t have breakfast.¡± ¡°Oh,ing.¡± Qiao Ruoxin put down the phone and left the bedroom, but she really had no appetite at all. Thus, she didn¡¯t have a chance to see those negativements on Weibo. Her Weibo was filled with over a million insultingments; this was the effect of being a star with high traffic. Naturally, the negative impact was magnified hundreds of times. This was the result Lu Xingxing wanted to see; she kept spending money overnight, preparing to push Qiao Ruoxin to the top of the trending searches before the live broadcast of the Mid-Autumn Festival g that night. Chapter 388 - 388 388 Sister Qiao is Alice ?Chapter 388: Chapter 388: Sister Qiao is Alice Chapter 388: Chapter 388: Sister Qiao is Alice Lu Family. Lu Xingxing looked at the results of the evening¡¯s battle andughed aloud, ¡°Hahaha, you little bitch, are you dumbfounded now? Howe you¡¯re not responding, is it because you¡¯re guilty? Such obvious giarism, I¡¯d like to see how you exin this!¡± Lu Xingxing picked up the phone again, ¡°Contact all the artists under Sunrise Entertainment for me, have them repost andment to draw attention to this incident. I want to make it known to everyone!¡± Sunrise Entertainment Agency is owned by the Lu Family. Therefore, it¡¯s only natural that their artists would not dare to disobey orders. Consequently, a tidal wave of celebrities reposted content from marketing ounts on Weibo,mented to express their regret, and further hoped that Qiao Ruoxin would take down her song and apologize to the original artist. With the support of these stars, the fans became even more brazen, ndering Qiao Ruoxin ruthlessly and even creating maliciously edited photos. All sorts of unsavory characters showed up, seemingly eager to crush Qiao Ruoxinpletely this time, hoping she¡¯d never recover. After all, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s rapid rise to fame in the past half-year had affected the opportunities of many other celebrities¡ªmost sought-after endorsements were now going to her. Many resources for films and television dramas were only passed down to them after Qiao Ruoxin had had her pick, understandably causing bitterness. Numerous malicious fans started toe out and spread rumors. [I¡¯ve got some hot gossip for everyone¡ªmy cousin¡¯s ssmate¡¯s sister is a gynecologist, and she said Qiao Ruoxin recently visited the gynecology department! Looks like she probably went there for an abortion.] [OMG! How could there be such a vicious woman! Whose child could it be that she¡¯d go to the hospital for an abortion?] [Definitely not Mo Chen¡¯s, let¡¯s analyze this¡ªif it was Mo Chen¡¯s child, wouldn¡¯t she be rushing to force a marriage? Why would she ever consider an abortion?] [This is utterly disgusting! How can she be so dirty at such a young age, and still prance around calling herself the ¡°Princess of Human World¡±? I feel sick!] [Mo Chen, open your eyes! She¡¯s going behind your back to get an abortion, what are you still clinging to? It¡¯s just that she¡¯s pretty, but beauties are dime a dozen! If you keep being with her, careful you don¡¯t get cuckolded!] [I don¡¯t believe she¡¯d have the guts to do that, who doesn¡¯t know Mo Chen¡¯s temper? Would she dare to cuckold Mo Chen and not be afraid of getting killed?] [Exactly, Mo Chen isn¡¯t stupid, for all we know, they might be each doing their own thing by now, the entertainment industry is full of this, and as the saying goes, those who unt their love die fast.] [It¡¯s karma! Look at how many celebrities personally got involved in tearing apart Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s giarism today? It proves that she must have offended many people in the past! Let her fans, who are always so rude every day, saying this and that aren¡¯t good enough, now see their idol getting exposed for giarism, hahaha I¡¯mughing so hard I¡¯m crying.] ¡­ Evening. One hour left until the live broadcast on Mid-Autumn Festival night. Qiao Ruoxin was in the makeup room getting ready; the makeup for tonight was gentle and cute, still the same vibrant young girl. If she did not say she was pregnant herself, no one would probably suspect that she was. The assistant stayed beside her, feeling anxious because the criticisms online were overwhelming, and she dared not tell Qiao Ruoxin. After the makeup and hair were done, Qiao Ruoxin went to change clothes with the help of her assistant. Her performance outfit for the evening was a white evening gown that exuded ethereal charm, off-the-shoulder, revealing her sexy and delicate corbones, with a cinched waist. Fortunately, the pregnancy wasn¡¯t very prominent yet, and she could still wear these beautiful dresses for a while, but in another month it would probably be¡­ At that thought, Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but sigh. ¡°Where is Mo Chen?¡± she asked. The junior assistant replied, ¡°Mo Chen is seated in the VIP area.¡± She nodded her head. Mo Chen was rtively well-behaved today and hadn¡¯t stopped her; perhaps he too thought this would be herst performance before having the baby. At that moment, the executive director broke into her makeup room, panting and sweating profusely, ¡°Ruoxin!¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Director?¡± her beautiful eyes full of confusion. The executive director, gasping for breath, said, ¡°Ruoxin, your performance might be canceled.¡± At this statement, the makeup room fell deadly silent. Qiao Ruoxin did not react for a while, with her current poprity and traffic, even if there wasn¡¯t enough time, her show wouldn¡¯t be cut, right? ¡°What happened?¡± ¡°Ruoxin, you¡­ haven¡¯t checked your phone? It¡¯s been revealed on the trending searches that your song is a giarism, the whole inte is discussing it hotly, someone reported it to the authorities, so¡­¡± A look of surprise appeared in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes as she turned to her assistant, ¡°Give me the phone!¡± ¡°I¡­¡± The assistant seemed embarrassed. ¡°Give it to me!¡± The assistant had no choice but to hand over her phone. She quickly opened up Weibo trending searches, and there it was, first on the list, #QiaoRuoxin¡¯sNewSongIsAgiarism exploded! Thements section was a mess, too dreadful to witness, as if she had be the world¡¯s number one criminal. Qiao Ruoxin skimmed through a fewments, all using her of giarizing a song from the mysterious overseas singer ¡®Alice¡¯. Suddenly, she let out a coldugh, handed the phone back to her assistant, and looked at the director, ¡°Don¡¯t cancel the program, I¡¯ll deal with this.¡± ¡°But¡­¡± The executive director obviously felt overwhelmed with the responsibility. ¡°I¡¯ll take full responsibility for all consequences, don¡¯t worry.¡± ¡°Alright¡­ but we have to move your segment earlier; you can¡¯t be the finale anymore.¡± After speaking, the director left. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s facial expression was cool and detached; this clearly was Lu Xingxing¡¯s doing, endlessly spending money on trending searches, hiring inte bots and marketing ounts. She picked up her phone and quickly downloaded the Instagram app. She logged in sessfully after entering her username and password, then took a selfie, typed a line:[It¡¯s me.] Then, she exited the Instagram page and dialed Lu Xingxing¡¯s phone number. The call connected quickly. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, you¡¯ve got time to call me now?¡± ¡°Lu Xingxing, having fun? That must¡¯ve cost you quite a bit, but sadly for you, that money¡¯s about to go down the drain.¡± ¡°Hahahahaha, hrious, why don¡¯t you go online and see who¡¯s being cursed back to their eighteenth ancestor!¡± Qiao Ruoxin let out a lightugh, ¡°I¡¯ve collected some gossip about you, and I really didn¡¯t expect you to be this kind of person. You¡¯d better watch the trending searches every second.¡± After that, she hung up immediately and tossed the phone to her assistant, ¡°I¡¯m going on stage.¡± ¡°Oh, okay!¡± ¡­ Meanwhile, Weibo was exploding once again. Entertainment Gossip V: [Oh my god! That mysterious singer Alice just updated her Instagram! And she posted a photo of Qiao Ruoxin! With ¡®It¡¯s me¡¯! What does this mean?!] [What the hell does this mean? Alice updated her Instagram with a photo of Qiao Ruoxin? Is she saying that she is Qiao Ruoxin??? My view of the world is shattered.] [No! I don¡¯t believe it! This must be Alice mocking her for giarism!] [Alice is Qiao Ruoxin?????] [My god, all you haters open your eyes and take a good look! You¡¯ve been cursing her to her eighteenth ancestor, and it turns out Alice is Qiao Ruoxin!] [Definitely a hacked ount! Alice hasn¡¯t updated for half a year!] [It¡¯s terrifying to think about, Alice hasn¡¯t updated her Instagram in half a year, and Qiao Ruoxin happened to debut half a year ago!] [My goodness! Shocking my entire family, Alice has been consistently writing songs all these years, many of her songs dominating the charts in Europe and America, and she¡¯s actually Qiao Ruoxin??] Chapter 389 - 389 389 If you act cheap once more Ill make ?Chapter 389: Chapter 389: If you act cheap once more, I¡¯ll make you trend on social media once again. Chapter 389: Chapter 389: If you act cheap once more, I¡¯ll make you trend on social media once again. Lu Family. Lu Xingxing waspletely baffled, pacing back and forth in her bedroom. She couldn¡¯t figure out what Qiao Ruoxin meant by her words; what kind of gossip could she possibly have in China? The Lu Family had only returned to China this year, and she had been born overseas. She had left no trace in China; everything was starting anew. ¡°What kind of gossip can you gather about me? Do you think I¡¯m as clueless as you, a country bumpkin? I¡¯ve never even lived in China.¡± Lu Xingxing cursed to herself as she spoke. But still, she picked up her phone and stared at the trending search list. Suddenly, the top trending topic changed to #QiaoRuoxinIsAlice#Exploding! Lu Xingxing¡¯s face was a picture of shock as she stared at the trending keyword for a long time. How could this be possible? How could Qiao Ruoxin possibly be the mysterious singer Alice? Many big names in the music industry have rated Alice¡¯s music at least at a master level; how could it be that little girl Qiao Ruoxin??? ¡°Impossible, impossible! How could this be possible!¡± Lu Xingxingughed out of anger, clicked on the trending search, and then saw the marketing ounts had posted screenshots of Alice¡¯s Instagram page, which actually posted a photo of Qiao Ruoxin! She stared nkly at the photo for a long time, her mindpletely nk. Qiao Ruoxin is Alice? That means no giarism? Lu Xingxing copsed onto the bed, her fists clenched so tight that her fingernails dug into her palms. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, you bitch!!!¡± Suddenly, her phone rang, a notification from Weibo. Lu Xingxing picked up her phone and nced at it, the title read: [Lu Family¡¯s Heiress Embroiled in a Photo Scandal] !!!!!! Lu Xingxing¡¯s fingers trembled as she picked up her phone and clicked on Weibo again; the top trending topic had been reced with #LuFamily¡¯sHeiressPhotoScandal#Exploding! Her face turned deathly pale as she clicked on the trending topic. Then she saw the identical copy that countless marketing ounts had posted: [Lu Family¡¯s heiress, Lu Xingxing, embroiled in a photo scandal. The second young miss¡¯s private life abroad is quite the spectacle, eh? So many boyfriends, sharing her favors with all.] The post was apanied by eighteen photos, all intimate shots with various boyfriends she had dated overseas: kissing photos, bedroom shots, and other various private images! At this moment, Lu Xingxing felt as though her brain was exploding! With a thunderous boom, it was as if she had been struck by lightning. All this was from when she was young and ignorant abroad¡­ It¡¯s normal to be more open-minded overseas, it¡¯s not a big deal, but now it¡¯s in China! Suddenly, she remembered the words Qiao Ruoxin had said over the phone¡­ Lu Xingxing¡¯s trembling fingertips opened thement section. She couldn¡¯tst five seconds before she threw her phone on the ground. ¡°Slut, slut! Qiao Ruoxin, you slut! Are you trying to ruin mepletely!¡± ¡­ Meanwhile. In the Weiboment section, the online spectators were feasting on the drama. [Who¡¯s the shameless one who said Lu Xingxing was a virtuousdy of the noble family? Come out and get beat up! Disgusting to death, she even kept the bed photos!] [I counted, eighteen photos, not a single male lead repeated. Miss Lu, the second daughter, really likes collecting handsome men like stamps, all muscle-bound hunks.] [My eyes must be going bad, that bed photo is so disgusting. Does she think she¡¯s beautiful? Or is it that rich people know how to y?] [Who said Lu Xingxing and Mo Chen are a good match? Gross, as a fan of Lord Mo, I absolutely refuse to ept this kind of woman.] [I¡¯m beginning to suspect that the giarism incident involving Qiao Ruoxin was orchestrated by Lu Xingxing. Isn¡¯t there a rumor that she was engaged to Lord Mo since they were kids? Surely she wants to tarnish Qiao Ruoxin and then snatch Lord Mo back.] [Lord Mo has a serious case of mysophobia; with such a rich romantic history, he definitely wouldn¡¯t take a second look at her.] [Let¡¯s not talk about how many men she¡¯s slept with. Just by her looks, she¡¯s not Lord Mo¡¯s type. Just think about Sister Qiao!] [Mid-Autumn Festival G live broadcast ising up soon, and I¡¯m going to cheer for Sister Qiao Ruoxin!] [Wuuu, I¡¯ve been crying, my Qiao Ruoxin is so tragic, a true Mortal Princess! Such an outstanding child, entered the entertainment industry just to cleanse our eyes, otherwise we would be bombarded by those mediocre second-generation stars and rich second-generation all day long, but she still got ckballed by the capital, too tragic!] [This is definitely a premeditated smear campaign! Precision targeting, it started heating up across the wholework fromst night to tonight, straight to the top of the trending search, but good thing Qiao Ruoxin fought back!] [Those second-generation stars and rich second-generation are so annoying! unting their wealth and acting arrogantly in the entertainment industry, can you please consider our feelings as viewers? You really aren¡¯t fit for the entertainment industry! I am begging you!] ¡­ Mid-Autumn Festival G, live broadcast venue. VIP seating area. Mo Chen was sitting right in the center. Tonight, he wore a snowy white shirt and a pair of dark gray trousers. Clearly meant to convey the style of a refined gentleman, yet on Mo Chen, there was an inexplicable fierceness. The man¡¯s sleeves were rolled up, revealing his sexy forearms. His handsome face was cold, his brows expressing a hint of impatience. He checked his watch with a raise of his hand¡ªthe Little Ghost was scheduled for the finale. Suddenly! Above the stage, the host shouted loudly, ¡°Let¡¯s wee Mortal Princess Qiao Ruoxin, as she performs ¡®His Obsession¡¯ for us!¡± Immediately the venue erupted in screams. The man, who initially had an indifferent expression, suddenly showed a glint in his eyes, lifting his gaze to the stage. Qiao Ruoxin slowly rose from the elevator tform, dressed in a white evening gown, with soft, romantic, long waves in her hair, wearing a pair of cherry earrings, looking charming and bright. The most astonishing feature on her face were those sparkling eyes, beautiful and lively, as if they could speak. The musical prelude slowly started ying. Down below. The man¡¯s gaze was deep, unblinkingly fixated on her slender figure, and the corner of his mouth curved up. Right now, this Little Ghost represented three people. He picked up his phone, turned on the video function, aimed at the Little Ghost on the stage, and recorded for five seconds, capturing her tender smile. Then he posted it on social media. His ount had only a few posts, but all of them were about Qiao Ruoxin. Perhaps, it was time for him to buck up too, it had been over two years since he had been in theb. In the past, it was Qiao Ruoxin who sat below the stage at new productunches, looking up to him as he talked about his research achievements, but now the roles had been reversed. Mo Chen suddenly let out a snicker, filled with a bit of self-mockery. The performance ended. Qiao Ruoxin stood on the elevator tform, slowly descending as screams and cheers filled the air, and some fans even cried out in excitement. The moment she left the stage, Mo Chen also rose slowly and left the VIP stands. ¡­ Backstage. Qiao Ruoxin was about to change her clothes when her phone rang¡ªit was Lu Xingxing calling. She answered the phone with a rxed tone and a smile on her lips, ¡°Is the trending search exciting?¡± ¡°Where did you find those photos! You are despicable and shameless!¡± ¡°Yell at me again and see what happens. I have videos too, and if I¡¯m not happy, I¡¯ll release them all.¡± ¡°What do you want exactly!¡± Lu Xingxing was nearly breaking down on the other end of the call. Qiao Ruoxin replied coldly, ¡°If you act like a slut again, I¡¯ll make you trend again. I don¡¯t just have material on you, but also on your father. I truly didn¡¯t expect Director Lu to have kept ten mistresses on the outside, your whole family¡¯s private life is quite thrilling indeed.¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin!!! Delete them!¡± She hung up the phone, not bothering to waste words with that blockhead, Lu Xingxing. Chapter 390 - 390 390 I Will Be a Qualified Husband and ?Chapter 390: Chapter 390: I Will Be a Qualified Husband and Father in the Future Chapter 390: Chapter 390: I Will Be a Qualified Husband and Father in the Future After changing her clothes, Qiao Ruoxin left the backstage. A white Koenigsegg was parked there, with Mo Chen¡¯s handsome and tall figure standing beside the car, waiting. His usually indifferent handsome face softened with warmth when he saw her. Unconsciously, she also lifted her lips into a smile and walked up to the man, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, how did I perform tonight? Wasn¡¯t I beautiful?¡± The man raised his hand to touch her cheek, chuckling lightly, ¡°Mhm.¡± Mo Chen opened the rear car door. Qiao Ruoxin frowned slightly, ¡°Hey, hey, hey, Lord Mo, when I was still your girlfriend, I could sit in the passenger seat. Now that I¡¯m the mother of your child, I can only sit in the back?¡± The man let out a snort ofughter, hisrge palm gripping the back of her neck, voice low and indulgent, ¡°Fool, the back seat is the safest.¡± ¡°Really? You¡¯re not lying to me, are you?¡± Half-doubtful, she was pushed by the man into the back seat. He then bent down to buckle her seatbelt and lightly kissed her smooth, fair forehead, ¡°Be good, if something goes wrong, you¡¯re now one body with three lives. I can¡¯t handle that blow.¡± A tremor went through her heart, her long, denseshes fluttering slightly as she smiled shallowly, ¡°Got it, then I¡¯ll sit in the back obediently.¡± Mo Chen closed the car door and then returned to the driver¡¯s seat. The car slowly drove away from there, even though the stadium behind them was still broadcasting the Mid-Autumn Festival g. In the back of the car, Qiao Ruoxin gazed at the man¡¯s profile as he drove. This was her first time sitting in the back seat, watching Mo Chen drive; the experience felt quite wonderful. Mo Chen, ¡°Little Ghost.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°Just how much are you still hiding from me? So you were Alice all along?¡± She smiled, ¡°During those two years I was held captive in the United States, I had nothing to do. They wouldn¡¯t let me go out, so I passed the time by writing songs for fun. Theposition I wrote for you was actually finished a long time ago, but it was only after I came back this time that I was struck by inspiration and finished the lyrics, creating this song.¡± The corners of Mo Chen¡¯s mouth curved up. He didn¡¯t say anything more, his gaze fixed on the road ahead, driving with full concentration. He didn¡¯t dare to get distracted for even a second; the car now carried not only his woman but also his two children. He had been upgraded to a father now, and it hadn¡¯t fully sunk in yet. And it was twins at that, a huge responsibility. The atmosphere in the car was quiet. Qiao Ruoxin, leaning in the back seat, nearly fell asleep. Suddenly, the man said in a deep voice, ¡°Little Ghost, I will be a qualified husband and father in the future, and I will learn to control my temper too.¡± The previously drowsy Qiao Ruoxin woke up a bit when she heard this. The temperamental Lord Mo said he would learn to control his temper? Shock filtered through Qiao Ruoxin, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, are you really going to change your bad temper?¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± Was that bad temper really something he could just change on the spot? Madam Mo had said that Mo Chen learned to curse at the age of three; changing that was likely going to be difficult, wasn¡¯t it? She looked down at her belly, smiling unconsciously; the two little ones were really lucky, able to make Mo Chen voluntarily suggest changing his temper. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, I want to eat ice cream, is that okay?¡± The next second, the man chided angrily, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Are you fucking trying to die?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin was genuinely startled,pletely dumbfounded. This damn man¡­ She was just moved in vain a moment ago, and not even a minute passed before he lost his temper. She thought so after all, could Lord Mo¡¯s irascible temper really be changed that easily? The car slowly pulled over to a parking spot by the road and stopped. Mo Chen got out of the car and opened the rear door, leaning in to unfasten her seatbelt, then carried her out of the car with a cold expression. She was stillpletely befuddled. Was it really that savage just because she mentioned wanting ice cream? Mo Chen lifted her and ced her neatly on the hood of the car, his arms braced on either side of her body, looking directly into her eyes. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eye makeup tonight was captivating, with a tender and bright gaze that could make anyone fall with just a few nces. ¡°There are some things I need to make clear to you in advance.¡± ¡°???¡± She looked puzzled, what had she done? Was it just about wanting to eat some ice cream? The man¡¯s expression was grave as he said in a deep voice, ¡°Little Ghost, you are pregnant now, and you need to know what you can do and what you can¡¯t do. You need to have a sense of measure.¡± Qiao Ruoxin snorted proudly, pouting slightly, ¡°You just said you need to learn to control your temper, and now you¡¯re scolding me again¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man was momentarily taken aback, btedly realizing that he seemed to have lost control of his emotions again. He straightened up, and embraced Qiao Ruoxin, his voice much gentler, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, big brother was wrong.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s chin rested on the man¡¯s shoulder, smelling the fragrance of the pearl beads on his white shirt¡ªfaint, yet very refreshing. ¡°Admitting the mistake but not repenting, typical.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She raised her arms and wrapped them around the man¡¯s body. ¡°Then, can I have double skin milk?¡± Mo Chen released her from his embrace and smiled, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go.¡± ¡­ Mo Family Estate. After Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen got out of the car, they nned to take a little walk before going back to sleep. She hugged his arm, ¡°Mo Chen brother, I¡¯m a bit sleepy.¡± ¡°Yeah, let¡¯s go back to sleep.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± However, from behind the greenery wall ahead came the sounds of Mr. and Mrs. Mo¡¯s argument. They happened to pass by, and when Qiao Ruoxin saw the scene in front of her, she was bewildered. What was she witnessing! Uncle Mo was kneeling down to Mrs. Mo! At that moment, Mrs. Mo stood coldly on thewn, while Mo Tian was kneeling on the grass with a defiant look,pletely unconcerned about his image. ¡°I¡¯m wrong, is that not enough? Are you satisfied now? Can you stop being angry?¡± Mo Tian said the harshest words, yet he was kneeling on the ground. ¡°Stand up! Did I ask you to kneel? You argue with me for the sake of your good brother, so why don¡¯t you just go and live with your brother then?¡± ¡°Wife, what nonsense are you talking about?¡± ¡°You still know I¡¯m your wife? Your good brother¡¯s woman speaks so rudely in public, and I¡¯m in the wrong for making a scene?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s make a scene then, as long as you¡¯re happy. Just don¡¯t ignore me anymore, I just can¡¯t stand it when you ignore me like this!¡± ¡­ This scene was truly shocking for her whole family, such a rare sight! It seems the rumors out there were not false at all¡ªUncle Mo really does spoil his wife to the heavens. Qiao Ruoxin was about to pull Mo Chen to leave quickly; it would be too embarrassing to be seen. To her surprise, the man beside her suddenly spoke in a deep voice, ¡°Dad, Mom, what are you doing?¡± !!! Qiao Ruoxin looked at his profile in shock. Mo Tian instantly stood up, cleared his throat, and returned to his usual CEO demeanor, ¡°What are you doing here? I¡­ I was just chatting with your mother here.¡± ¡°Oh, we¡¯re going to sleep.¡± With that, he pulled Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s hand and left. Qiao Ruoxin smiled awkwardly at Mrs. Mo and Uncle Mo. Mrs. Mo: ¡°Wait.¡± Mo Chen stopped and looked back. Chapter 391 - 391 391 You two will have the engagement ?Chapter 391: Chapter 391: You two will have the engagement ceremony at the end of the month Chapter 391: Chapter 391: You two will have the engagement ceremony at the end of the month Mrs. Mo: ¡°Your father and I have discussed it, and you two will hold an engagement ceremony at the end of the month. The wedding date is set for one and a half monthster, and we are still selecting the specific day.¡± ¡°I have no objections,¡± Mo Chen said indifferently before taking Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s hand and leading her away. Qiao Ruoxin shed an embarrassed smile. ¡°I have no objections either. You and Uncle Mo can decide on that. Thank you, you two have worked hard.¡± Before she could finish, the rascal beside her had straightened her head, making her look forward and walk properly. ¡­ Inside the bedroom. After returning to the bedroom, Qiao Ruoxin finally burst intoughter, unable to stop herself. She had wanted tough since the moment she saw Uncle Mo kneel down, and she had been holding it in to the point of almost hurting herself inside. ¡°?¡± Mo Chen frowned slightly as he watched her. Sitting on the bed and looking at the man¡¯s handsome face, sheughed and said, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, if you make me angry in the future, will you also use the trick of kneeling like Uncle Mo did?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man¡¯s face darkened a bit as he said in a deep voice, ¡°Why should I learn from him?¡± There was a clear disdain in his dark eyes. ¡°Are you disdainful of your father?¡± Mo Chen: ¡°Mhm.¡± Qiao Ruoxin widened her eyes in surprise. ¡°You even ¡®mhm¡¯! I think Uncle Mo is quite nice, pampering his woman so much.¡± But she really couldn¡¯t imagine what it would be like for the irascible Old Master Mo to kneel to her. Just thinking about it seemed¡­ terrifying. Mo Chen¡¯s long, distinct fingers gripped her chin,¡±Little Ghost, do you also want me to kneel for you?¡± ¡°That depends on what you do wrong. If it¡¯s cheating or betrayal, even kneeling would be useless.¡± The man scoffed, holding her chin, he lowered his head and fiercely kissed her lips, his voice dropping, ¡°That¡¯s what I should be saying to you!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mo Chen released her chin and turned to walk toward the bathroom. Qiao Ruoxin stared at the bathroom door and muttered discontentedly under her breath, ¡°Rascal.¡± After a while, the man came out of the bathroom after his shower, looking at her, ¡°Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll help you bathe.¡± She couldn¡¯t help but cross her arms over her chest, ¡°Why do you always want to help me bathe?¡± Mo Chen picked her up sideways, ¡°Less nonsense!¡± ¡°Brother Mo Chen, where¡¯s your gentleness? Has it been eaten by a dog? But you said you would temper your anger.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Watching a flicker of embarrassment pass over the rascal¡¯s handsome features, the corners of her mouth couldn¡¯t help but curl up. She had anticipated this all along. Could such a temperament change just because one said it would? Inside the bathroom. Standing beside the bathtub, ever since she got pregnant, Mo Chen wouldn¡¯t allow her to take showers anymore, only baths in the tub. The man looked serious as he undid the buttons on her clothes. Why did this action look so seductive? Even though she was pregnant now, this rascal really couldn¡¯t do anything. Mo Chen peeled her bare, then shey in the tub to prepare for a soak. ¡°Can you not stare at me like that? It makes me ufortable,¡± she said. She tried several times to avoid the man¡¯s naked gaze, but she couldn¡¯t escape it; his eyes followed her like a shadow. The man raised an eyebrow, ¡°What¡¯s making you ufortable?¡± ¡°Usually, you only undress me when we¡¯re going to do that thing, and you¡¯re so rough. Now you¡¯re undressing me just for the sake of it, and it¡¯s really¡­¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, I¡¯ve taken off your clothes but haven¡¯t done anything to you. Are you disappointed?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She was speechless; this jerk¡¯s readingprehension was truly perfect! A ssic case of straight male cancer. She didn¡¯t speak again, and Mo Chen also quickened his pace, washing her swiftly before wrapping her in a bath towel and lifting her out of the tub. The man meticulously wiped her body dry and then offered her a choice of several nightgowns: ¡°Which one do you want to wear?¡± ¡°The white one, please.¡± Mo Chen helped her into the nightgown, then carried her back to the bedroom andid her on the soft, spacious bed. ¡°You¡¯re not being so nice to me just because of these two little babies, are you?¡± The man paused for a moment, then looked up at her: ¡°Was I not good to you before?¡± Qiao Ruoxin leaned against the bed, speaking indifferently, ¡°Are you talking about two years ago?¡± Mo Chen looked at her intently, waiting for her to continue. Instead, she said, ¡°It was quite nice too, you¡¯ve always been good to me. But at the beginning when we got together, I felt like I was more a pet to you.¡± Back then, the young Master Mo was arrogant and dismissive of others. Qiao Ruoxin even felt that Mo Chen didn¡¯t care whether she loved him or not; his love for her was sufficient. Then two yearster, she went back to China, only to find that Master Mo had started to care whether she loved him, minding the depth of her love. Mo Chen alsoy on the bed, pulling her into his arms, his voice hoarse: ¡°Little Ghost, I didn¡¯t treat you as a pet. It was just that back then it was my first time trying to love, and I thought that was love.¡± She nestled against the man¡¯s chest, her fingers tracing the cor of his robe. After two years apart, both she and Master Mo had matured a lot and hade to a new understanding of love. ¡­ Meanwhile. Across the ocean, in the United States, New York. Early morning, in the dining room. Simon and Qiao¡¯s mother sat opposite each other, both looking utterly lifeless, devoid of any vitality. At that moment, a stream of footsteps approached from outside the restaurant. A seemingly gentle and cultured middle-aged man entered, wearing a pair of sses with silver rims. He was the current patriarch of the Lawrence Family. Lawrence took his seat at the head of the table: ¡°Why isn¡¯t anyone eating?¡± Qiao¡¯s mother: ¡°I have no appetite. Did you hear the news from China? They say Ruoxin is going to have her engagement ceremony with Young Master Mo at the end of the month.¡± Simon gripped his fork a bit harder, nearly bending it. Lawrence scoffed: ¡°I was just about to discuss this with you. Things here are almost settled, and it¡¯s time we took care of our daughter.¡± Qiao¡¯s mother looked surprised: ¡°You¡¯re going to China?¡± ¡°How would it look if the parents don¡¯t show up for their own daughter¡¯s engagement ceremony?¡± Lawrence said with equanimity. ¡°You agree to Ruoxin staying in China?¡± Qiao¡¯s mother was still struggling to grasp the situation. When had Lawrence changed his mind? Lawrence: ¡°I¡¯m going to give my darling daughter a generous gift so she recognizes the dangers of the human world, to lead her to give up the idea ande back obediently to inherit the family fortune.¡± Lawrence then nced at Simon: ¡°You stay here and take care of things. I don¡¯t want anyone else meddling with the family affairs. Wait until I bring Ruoxin back.¡± Qiao¡¯s mother was faintly worried: ¡°Are you nning to reveal her identity? I¡¯m afraid she won¡¯t be able to handle the shock.¡± Lawrence looked disdainful: ¡°Being the daughter of the Lawrence Family is the greatest honor of her life. Since she is my daughter, she has an obligation to fulfill her duties.¡± ¡°Father, I want to go too,¡± Simon suddenly said. Lawrence, however, scoffed: ¡°What¡¯s the point of going as a loser to Mo Chen?¡± Simon remained silent, a trace of endurance showing on his gentle face. Qiao¡¯s mother couldn¡¯t help but speak up: ¡°Don¡¯t me Simon. The Mo Family is not so easy to deal with, and Ruoxin is stubborn.¡± Chapter 392 - 392 392 Brother Mo Chen You Are Most Charming ?Chapter 392: Chapter 392: Brother Mo Chen, You Are Most Charming When You Scold People Chapter 392: Chapter 392: Brother Mo Chen, You Are Most Charming When You Scold People Simon didn¡¯t speak again but kept his head down and continued to eat. Suddenly, his cell phone vibrated. He answered the call, bringing the phone to his ear, ¡°What¡¯s up? Hold on a second.¡± After hanging up, Simon looked toward Lawrence and Aunt Lan, ¡°Dad, Aunt Lan, I¡¯m full. I¡¯m heading to the office now.¡± The man wiped the corner of his mouth with a napkin, then slowly stood up and left. Simon drove to the outside of the Lawrence Family Manor. He happened to see a red Ferrari parked there, with Jiang Ruolin leaning against it, wearing a pair of ck sunsses, waiting for him. He slowed down and stopped the car, then opened the door and got out. Jiang Ruolin straightened up when she saw him, ¡°Simon!¡± ¡°Ruolin, did you need something?¡± ¡°Simon, I might be getting engaged. It¡¯s arranged by my father,¡± Jiang Ruolin said with a hint of sadness. But Simon justughed, ¡°Congrattions, I wish you happiness.¡± Wish you happiness? Those four words really hurt. Jiang Ruolin¡¯s gaze turned even more somber, filled with reluctance, ¡°I don¡¯t love him!¡± ¡°Then choose to refuse him.¡± ¡°But I have no reason to refuse!¡± Simon said, ¡°Then just ept it.¡± Tears welled up in Jiang Ruolin¡¯s eyes, and she looked somewhat aggrieved, ¡°Is it because I kept rejecting you all those years that you won¡¯t ept me now? Don¡¯t tell me you love Qiao Ruoxin, you¡¯ve only known her for so short a time. How profound could your love for her be?¡± Simon let out a snort ofughter, ¡°Ruolin, it was normal for you to not like me and reject me those years, and now I don¡¯t like you either, so¡­¡± ¡°Because of Qiao Ruoxin? You wouldn¡¯t care even if you had to watch me marry someone else, right in front of your eyes?¡± ¡°Yes, and no.¡± Jiang Ruolin looked confused, with tears slowly streaming down her cheeks, ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°It means, when I wanted you, you were unwilling. But some feelings lose their validity once they¡¯re overdue.¡± Jiang Ruolin snorted coldly, ¡°It alles down to Qiao Ruoxin in the end, doesn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Without her, I might have ended up with you, but now that Ruoxin is here, I can¡¯t bring myself to like you anymore.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jiang Ruolin looked stunned. She never thought Simon could love Qiao Ruoxin that deeply, especially when Qiao Ruoxin had never even shown Simon a friendly face. What was there to love? ¡°Do you just like women who reject you?¡± Simon chuckled coldly without a word, turned around, got back into his car, and drove away from there. Jiang Ruolin was left standing there alone, watching the tail lights of his car as she cried her heart out. ¡­ The next day. Recently, Mo Chen had almost been going to work with Little Ghost in tow, because he wanted to watch her every moment, not willing to let her out of his sight. The man at the desk nced up to see Qiao Ruoxin lying on the sofa in the reception area, holding a fashion magazine in her hands. He lowered his head and continued his work. Qiao Ruoxin was lying sideways on the sofa, flipping through the fashion magazine. In reality, she couldn¡¯t focus on a single word. She was thinking about the engagement ceremony at the end of the month. She wouldn¡¯t have any rtivesing on her behalf; would it be very awkward then? But whom could she invite? The Qiao Family had no blood rtion to her, how could they possiblye? Suddenly, a shadow fell across her vision. She moved the magazine from in front of her face and saw the tall, handsome figure of the man standing in front of her. She couldn¡¯t help but smile, ¡°Why aren¡¯t you working properly? What are you doing over here?¡± The man knelt on one knee, his beautiful features covered in ayer of tenderness, ¡°Just checking what you are doing.¡± ¡°I¡¯m reading a magazine.¡± ¡°You¡¯re distracted.¡± ¡°¡­¡± This man¡¯s eyesight was really good; he could tell she was distracted from so far away. Mo Chen took the magazine from her hands and said in a deep voice, ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± ¡°Nothing much, I¡¯m just looking forward to our engagement ceremony. It should be fun.¡± Once the engagement ceremony took ce, she guessed it would be time for her to semi-retire from the public eye. Many of her projects would stop, and she would focus on nurturing her pregnancy each day. The thought of it was boring. The man held her chin, ¡°Come do something with me, okay?¡± ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± She frowned. ¡°It¡¯s very important.¡± Mo Chen bent down and scooped her up around the waist. But Qiao Ruoxin struggled, wanting to walk on her own: ¡°I can walk by myself. You¡¯re making my walking ability degenerate. Wait untilter when there¡¯s a time you have to carry me, and even if you don¡¯t want to, you¡¯ll have to.¡± The man¡¯s lips curled into a smile, and then he set her down on the carpet to stand. ¡°What exactly are we going to do?¡± ¡°Only you and I can do it.¡± ???? Why does that sound so awkward? What on earth is it? Having gone so long without touching a woman, hasn¡¯t Mo Chen be even more perverted? Is he concocting some new perverted strategy to bully her? She let the man pull her to the underground parking lot, where Xiaowu had been waiting to open the car door for them. She entered the car with a belly full of questions. Xiaowu drove slowly out of the underground parking garage. Mo Chen took her small hand and looked at the Sun Star diamond ring on her ring finger ¨C she had long been his. It wasn¡¯t until the car slowed to a stop outside the civil affairs bureau that Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened. She suddenly turned to look at that damned man: ¡°Brother Mo Chen! Is this the thing that only you and I can do?¡± ¡°What else did you think it was?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Cough cough, alright, it was her thoughts that had gone astray. ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I thought it was this too.¡± She fobbed off a response, then pushed open the car door and got out. Mo Chen walked to her side, hisrge hand grasping her slender nape, his voicezy: ¡°Little Ghost, why is your face red?¡± ¡°Is it? Must be too hot, I guess.¡± Looking at the sign for the civil affairs bureau, was she really about to register for marriage? She had never thought she would register at this age, the nervousness was inexplicable, her heartbeat quickened. The man also noticed her nervousness and tenderly asked, looking down: ¡°You¡¯re going to marry me, right?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Nonsense, she was already pregnant with his child, what other choice did she have besides marrying him? And it was twins! ¡°Then let¡¯s go register.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± She smiled faintly and intertwined her fingers with his. ¡­ Half an hourter. Qiao Ruoxin walked out holding two marriage certificates, her face a mask of confusion. So this makes them a legally married couple? Just like that? The man stopped walking and looked at her: ¡°Little Ghost, from today on, I need to change what I call you.¡± She was slightly taken aback: ¡°But I¡¯m used to calling you Brother Mo Chen.¡± Mo Chen chuckled, tapping her forehead: ¡°Can¡¯t you call me ¡®husband¡¯?¡± She called out awkwardly and shyly: ¡°Husband¡­¡± Her voice soft and sweet, and somewhat cute. ¡°Hmm, good girl.¡± The man chuckled, and it was rare to see him smile so pleasantly. Qiao Ruoxin looked at the man before her, this was the older brother she had respected since childhood, now her husband, the father of her babies; fate was indeed a strange thing. She raised her chin in haughty pride: ¡°Then what will you call me?¡± The man pulled her into his embrace, his palm cradling the back of her head, his voice low in her ear: ¡°Wife¡­¡± She couldn¡¯t hold back and burst into giggles, theughter genuine from the heart. Mo Chen¡¯s face darkened instantly, ring at her: ¡°Is it that funny?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s just¡­ kind of strange, ha ha¡­¡± The man was at the end of his rope: ¡°You¡¯re really asking for it!¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯sughter was even sweeter: ¡°There you go, Brother Mo Chen, you¡¯re most charming when you curse at people.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Why did he have to like a woman who was so oblivious to romantic sentiment???? Chapter 393 - 393 393 Only I Can Discipline My Woman ?Chapter 393: Chapter 393: Only I Can Discipline My Woman Chapter 393: Chapter 393: Only I Can Discipline My Woman Qiao Ruoxin looked at his restrained expression, ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± The man grabbed her hand and turned to leave. ¡°Where are we going?¡± ¡°To celebrate.¡± To celebrate getting their marriage certificate? Qiao Ruoxin revealed a smile; indeed, it was worth celebrating. ¡­ Mansion No. 7. The door of the private room opened. Qiao Ruoxin saw those familiar figures again, including Lan Ke. Bai Junyan: ¡°You drag your feeting here at this hour? We managed to squeeze out some time out of our busy schedules.¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°Definitely here to show off that his woman is pregnant, sheesh, what¡¯s the big deal, as if no one else has that ability.¡± Mo Chen pulled out two marriage certificates and ced them on the pool table, his voice solemn, ¡°I announce that I am now legally bound to this Little Ghost.¡± Suddenly, there was dead silence in the room. Everyone stared at the two marriage certificates, dumbfounded, unsure of how to react. Gu Mocheng gritted his teeth and said angrily, ¡°Damn it! Get lost!¡± Bai Junyan: ¡°Fuck! You actually got your certificates? You¡¯re really legal now!¡± Lu Siheng: ¡°Congrattions, congrattions, a harmonious unionsting a hundred years, may you have children soon.¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°Please, President Lu, Qiao¡¯s little sister is already pregnant, okay!¡± Mo Chen chuckled, proudly lifting his chin, his tonezy and deep, ¡°And it¡¯s twins.¡± All the brothers eximed in unison: ¡°Damn¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh as well; what kind of expressions were those? Envy, jealousy, and resentment? Bai Junyan: ¡°Howe? You got twins? That¡¯s unfair! I only have one, and that was such a struggle.¡± Ji Haochuan: ¡°I¡¯m seriously feeling the sting, I¡¯m so darn stung!¡± The smile on Mo Chen¡¯s lips grew stronger; he poured a ss of wine and downed it in one gulp, feeling refreshed. Gu Mocheng remained silent, a shadow of gloom covering his handsome face as he took out a cigarette and ced it between his lips, lighting it with a lighter. The next second, Mo Chen took away the cigarette from his lips and extinguished it in the ashtray, his voice stern, ¡°There are two pregnant women here, who are you trying to harm?¡± Gu Mocheng: ¡°¡­¡± Lan Ke approached Qiao Ruoxin, expressing happiness for her, ¡°Ruoxin, you actually have twins, aren¡¯t you amazing?¡± ¡°Just lucky, I guess.¡± Her lips couldn¡¯t help but curl into a smile. ¡°That¡¯s really lucky, the chance of naturally conceiving twins isn¡¯t high.¡± Qiao Ruoxinughed, looking down at her still-t belly, seeing nothing yet, wondering who the babies would look like in the future? Lu Siheng: ¡°Miss Qiao, it¡¯s time to make the payment of one hundred million each, right?¡± Gu Mocheng: ¡°I must pay double.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s brows furrowed slightly as he looked at the Little Ghost beside him, ¡°One hundred million each?¡± Sheughed awkwardly, ¡°That¡­ that¡­ they¡¯re all your good brothers, after all, they have your best interests at heart, right?¡± Mo Chen chuckled quietly, hisrge hand patting heavily on her shoulder, theughter somewhat chilling, ¡°Little Ghost, I really want to kill you, my money doesn¡¯t juste blowing in with the wind.¡± She continued tough awkwardly, opening her arms and hugging the man¡¯s body, ¡°Why be so stingy, they are your good brothers after all, and after this test, I¡¯ve found they really do care about you, so this money isn¡¯t wasted.¡± The man snorted, hugging her delicate and soft body, whispering in her ear, ¡°Considering the children, I¡¯ll let you off this time, if there¡¯s a next time, I¡¯ll kill you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin stiffened, that was close, these twins sure have clout. Mo Chen looked at them, his voice imposing, ¡°No problem, but I will follow proper procedures and not a penny less will be transferred to your ounts.¡± Bai Junyan stood up, walked over to them, and took Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s hand, ¡°Sister Qiao, I¡¯ve got the money for my kid¡¯s form now, so next time there¡¯s such a good opportunity, you can just find me alone.¡± ¡°In your dreams!¡± She pulled her hand away. She didn¡¯t dare to have a next time. Mo Chen: ¡°Can¡¯t you teach her something good? Teach her how to squander money?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mouth curved into a smile, and she slightly raised her head to look at the refreshingly handsome Mo Chen. After getting their marriage certificate, she felt that Mo Chen was in an exceptionally good mood, even though he rarely showed his joy so openly. Bai Junyan: ¡°Ha ha¡­ Who are you, sir? You¡¯re wealthy, so what does this amount to? True joy can¡¯t be bought with money.¡± Suddenly, Mo Chen spoke again in a deep voice, ¡°Also¡­¡± Everyone looked up at him, waiting for what he would say next. Qiao Ruoxin looked at him seriously as well, eager to hear what he was going to say. ¡°I am going to return to theboratory.¡± Once he said this, the private room once again fell silent. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s heart skipped a beat, the image of that once dedicated scientific research magnate was about to re-emerge! Ji Haochuan: ¡°Mo Chen, if you restart that project you abandoned and bring it to market, you will make history.¡± Bai Junyan: ¡°It¡¯s all because of Sister Qiao, that femme fatale, who has made a promising young talent be so degenerate. Women, ah¡­¡± Mo Chen picked up a cushion and threw it hard at him, his voice stern, ¡°All you need to do is congratte me. Only I can discipline my woman.¡± Qiao Ruoxin, who had been feeling somewhat guilty from Bai Junyan¡¯s words, suddenly burst intoughter again. No matter the timing, Mo Chen would always unconditionally support her, standing by her side. Bai Junyan: ¡°Alright, alright, I can¡¯t provoke the two of you, but I can hide.¡± ¡­ Ten o¡¯clock at night. Mo Chen left early, using the excuse that Qiao Ruoxin, who was pregnant, needed to go to bed early. Inside the car. Qiao Ruoxin leaned on the back seat, looking at Mo Chen¡¯s profile as he drove and asked, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, are you really going back to theb?¡± ¡°Mm.¡± ¡°Good luck, both the baby and I support you.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s mouth curved into a smile, ¡°I¡¯m doing it for you both.¡± He wanted to be a role model for his unborn child, actually, for two of them. All the way home, Qiao Ruoxin dozed off in the back seat, unaware of when they arrived at the Mo Family Estate. Lately, she had been forcibly kept in the estate; she found it hard to refuse the overwhelming hospitality. Mo Chen opened the rear door of the car, bent down to unbuckle her seat belt, and sighed softly as he picked her up from the car. After arriving in the bedroom, he ced her on the bed, helped her undress, and prepared to give her a quick bath. That¡¯s when Qiao Ruoxinzily opened her eyes, ¡°Are we home?¡± ¡°Mm, I¡¯m taking you for a bath.¡± ¡°Mm¡­¡± She had gone from initial embarrassment to habit, willingly wrapping her arms around his neck, and he carried her into the bathroom. A few minutester. Qiao Ruoxin was carried out again, and he helped her dry her hair and blow-dried it with a hairdryer. ¡°Take a look at this first, I need to take a shower.¡± Mo Chen handed her some documents in bed, then took off his shirt, ready to shower. She opened the first page with a puzzled look and found it was filled with types of men¡¯s wedding rings, understatedly luxurious yet domineering. ¡°This men¡¯s wedding ring is for you to wear, shouldn¡¯t you be the one to choose it?¡± Mo Chen spoke indifferently, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter to me, choose what you like.¡± Chapter 394 - 394 394 Three Days Until the Engagement ?Chapter 394: Chapter 394: Three Days Until the Engagement Banquet Chapter 394: Chapter 394: Three Days Until the Engagement Banquet She let out augh, ¡°Mo Chen, are you suffering from decision paralysis? Can¡¯t make up your mind, so you¡¯re asking me to choose for you?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s just go with that.¡± With those words, the man turned and walked towards the bathroom, closing the door behind him. Qiao Ruoxin felt somewhat helpless as she looked down at the styles of men¡¯s wedding rings. Each design was crafted by a master, and the prices were astonishingly high. In the end, she selected a men¡¯s ring with a simple style, made of tinum and set with a small diamond, which suited Mo Chen¡¯s temperament very well. The bathroom door opened, and Mo Chen came out wearing a ck robe, his short hair still dripping water. He picked up a towel and casually dried his hair a couple of times before sitting on the bed, looking at her, ¡°Have you made a choice?¡± ¡°Mmm, let¡¯s go with this one. I think it suits you,¡± she replied. Mo Chen took it and nced at the ring, then smiled, ¡°Good, not bad.¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you dry your hair?¡± she asked. ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± Ruoxin frowned slightly in displeasure, then threw off the covers, got out of bed, and went to the bathroom to get a hairdryer. Then, she silently began to dry his hair, her slender fingers weaving through his hair, meticulously ensuring it was dry. Mo Chen looked up at her serious expression and burst intoughter, then pulled her into his embrace, burying his head in front of her chest. Ruoxin had to turn off the hairdryer, since it was already mostly dry anyway. The man¡¯s voice was husky to the extreme, ¡°Little Ghost, I still have to endure for quite a while¡­¡± Did she actually understand instantly? She raised her eyebrows slightly, ¡°What can we do? This is the price of pregnancy.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s kissesnded on her delicate corbone, and he murmured lowly, ¡°Had I known, I wouldn¡¯t have let you get pregnant. Dying it for two years wouldn¡¯t be too bad.¡± Her expressive eyes darted around before she suddenly said, ¡°How about we get rid of these two babies?¡± The very next second, the man¡¯srge hand gripped her slender waist, and he roared, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Say that again!¡± She shuddered in fright. This damned man talked about his temper, but it was clearly even more vtile. ¡°I was just joking.¡± ¡°They are listening,¡± the man said darkly, staring at her belly. Ruoxin followed his gaze to her own abdomen, gently touching it, ¡°It won¡¯t be, not yet. They¡¯re still embryos, not even shaped like humans yet, they can¡¯t hear us.¡± The man pulled her into his embrace, his voice grave and serious, ¡°Listen, I don¡¯t care what you think, but now that you¡¯re pregnant, you are not allowed to think about abortion again, understood?¡± She was intimidated by Mr. Mo¡¯s aura and obediently nodded, ¡°Understood.¡± ¡°Moreover, you are now legally my wife. You have to report any decision you make to me, got it?¡± ¡°Yeah, I got it.¡± She leaned into his embrace, her hand gently scratching his chest like a cat¡¯s paw, whispering, ¡°Don¡¯t be mad, okay? I was just joking with you. How could I possibly bear to terminate the twins?¡± The man snorted coldly, ¡°Just so you know.¡± This Little Ghost was always immature, with a child-like mentality. In Mo Chen¡¯s eyes, she herself was still a child. ¡°Let¡¯s go to sleep, shall we? I¡¯m sleepy. Ever since I got pregnant, I feel like I could sleep 24 hours a day.¡± ¡°Mmm, let¡¯s sleep,¡± he agreed. The long night was endless, but the only one suffering was Mo Chen. He held a warm and tender beauty in his arms, yet he could do nothing, enduring with all his might, even if it meant enduring to the point of explosion. ¡­ As the month neared its end, everyone was busy with Mo Chen¡¯s engagement ceremony, and the news had also spread on the inte. A host of fans were heartbroken. [¡°My dear Qiao sister is getting engaged? Is she really so love-struck? Why marry so early, when her career is just taking off?¡±] [¡°But having the Mo Family at her back, she won¡¯t have to worry about wealth and honor for the rest of her life, so why would she care about the little money she earns from the entertainment industry?¡±] [¡°Moreover, she¡¯s already gathered a huge following; now if she sneezes, the whole inte knows about it.¡±] [¡°A source revealed that Qiao Ruoxin is indeed pregnant, which is why she has to marry, and it seems they¡¯re twins, no less.¡±] [¡°Holy shit!!! What kind of divine fate is this, twins? But is this news reliable? Just a few days ago, weren¡¯t there rumors about her getting an abortion at a gynecology clinic?¡±] [¡°I think she must be pregnant, otherwise why the sudden engagement? I heard the wedding is also being prepared; it¡¯s obvious her belly is going to swell, and she won¡¯t be able to hide it.¡±] [¡°Could it be a case of going from a poor mother to a rich child, forcing a marriage to seed?¡±] [¡°Does Qiao sister even need to force a marriage? Didn¡¯t you see, a while ago when Mo Chen apanied her on the variety show, his eyes saw no one but Qiao sister.¡±] [¡°That¡¯s what I¡¯m saying, if she¡¯s pregnant, the child has to be Mo Chen¡¯s. How many guts would Qiao Ruoxin need to cuckold Mo Chen?¡±] ¡­ Three days before the engagement banquet. Lawrence and Qiao¡¯s mother flew in on a private ne,nding in the capital. They checked directly into the vi in the capital; they didn¡¯t seek out Qiao Ruoxin right away but instead invited a pair of honest and simple country folks to meet. Inside the vi. The couple, dressed in simple and somewhat rustic clothing, sat on the massive sofa, looking around the house that seemed to belong to another world, making them seem even more out of ce. Lawrence and Qiao¡¯s mother came downstairs. The couple immediately stood up when they saw them, their voices carrying the ent of their dialect, ¡°Who are you, and why have you called us here?¡± The rural couple had no idea what was going on. They had been brought to the capital city, a ce distant from their normal lives, and had been staying at a six-star hotel for a whole week. Today, they finally met the people who had invited them, a couple who clearly belonged to high society. ¡°Please, have a seat,¡± Lawrence said as he too sat down, with Qiao¡¯s mother by his side. Qiao¡¯s mother spoke up, ¡°We¡¯ve called you here to investigate the incident from ten years ago, when your daughter fell to her death from a hotel. It¡¯s said that the culprit was Mo Chen?¡± The rugged-looking man suddenly choked up, ¡°If it wasn¡¯t him, then who? We couldn¡¯t sue him. They always said there wasn¡¯t enough evidence, but it was him. He¡¯s the son of the richest man in Asia; we had no way to fight back.¡± The woman broke down in tears, ¡°I¡¯m heartbroken every time I think of my daughter. The coroner said she was abused before she died and found traces of some drug in her body. That rich kid at the time was a minor; we were helpless.¡± After listening, Lawrence let out a coldugh, ¡°If thew can¡¯t punish him, then let public opinion do the job. If we make enough noise, someone will have to take action.¡± ¡°Can we really do it? Sir, ma¡¯am, are you truly going to seek justice for my daughter?¡± Lawrence, ¡°Because my daughter is also about to walk into the tiger¡¯s den; I can¡¯t stand by.¡± ¡°Then, on behalf of my deceased daughter, I thank you both. We really can¡¯t do anything, not even avenge her.¡± Qiao¡¯s mother still couldn¡¯t help asking, ¡°Why were you so certain that the murderer was Mo Chen back then?¡± Chapter 395 - 395 395 At the Engagement Banquet ?Chapter 395: Chapter 395: At the Engagement Banquet Chapter 395: Chapter 395: At the Engagement Banquet The woman stopped crying and said with a serious face, ¡°At the time, the case kept dragging on with no culprit found. We didn¡¯t know how far the investigation had gone, but one day, some kind soul sent us a surveince video. In it was Young Master Mo walking out of the room from which my daughter had jumped! If not him, then who else could it be?¡± The man said, ¡°Sadly, he is the son of a wealthy family and was still a minor at that time. There was simply nothing we could do. My poor daughter just died in vain.¡± The rural couple cried so hard they could hardly catch their breath, heartbroken. ¡°Sir, my daughter was very sensible,¡± she said. ¡°She told us she wanted to go to the big city to earn money and build us a house. In the end¡­ she lost her life, and we can¡¯t even catch the murderer.¡± Lawrence said with an indifferent face, ¡°If youmit a crime, you have to take responsibility, no matter whose son you are. You can¡¯t indulge them.¡± ¡°Sir, madam, if you could help catch my daughter¡¯s murderer, my husband and I would be indebted to you in our next life, ready to do anything to repay you¡­¡± Qiao¡¯s mother saw the honest and simple couple kneel down to them and hurriedly stepped forward to help them up. ¡°No need, we¡¯re all doing this for the children. As long as you do as we say, the murderer will be punished by thew.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes! We will definitely do as you say!¡± The couple was so grateful they nearly kowtowed. Lawrence spoke up, ¡°Alright, everyone go back and get ready. In three days, the show begins.¡± He was curious to see how Mo Tian and Mo Chen, the father and son, would end up. After sending off the rural couple, Qiao¡¯s mother came and sat beside Lawrence, ¡°Are you confident?¡± ¡°I have contacted the three major domestic media. They will broadcast the engagement party live.¡± Qiao¡¯s mother: ¡°The Mo Family¡¯s engagement party will definitely have security measures, and they won¡¯t let the media in. How can it be broadcasted live?¡± ¡°If they can¡¯te openly, they¡¯ll have to broadcast it secretly.¡± ¡°Are you sure that Mo Chen will take the bait? Last time I brought up this case in front of Mo Chen, he seemedpletely indifferent, even able to calmly discuss the case with me, as if it had nothing to do with him at all.¡± Lawrence let out a coldugh, ¡°The kid¡¯s mental fortitude is indeed strong; otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t dare to kill at such a young age, you think?¡± Qiao¡¯s mother¡¯splexion instantly turned pale, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the young Mo to be so ruthless.¡± ¡°Spoiled since childhood, Mo Tian holds his son up on a pedestal, purely indulging him.¡± Lawrence said, ¡°With his temper, this kid¡¯s never going to change in this lifetime.¡± ¡­ Three dayster. The engagement party. Tonight¡¯s engagement party only invited friends and rtives from within the country. Overseas guests would be formally invited to the wedding. Qiao Ruoxin wore a white strapless gown, her hair up in a bun, her ears adorned with tassel earrings. Due to her pregnancy, she wore light makeup tonight, but it did not detract from her delicate beauty. Lady Mo was busy introducing her to thedies of their circle. Meanwhile, Mo Chen apanied Mo Tian, greeting and chatting with the elders. ¡°Old Mo, we used to discuss whose son would get married first. We all thought your Mo Chen would be thest, but he turned out to be the first one,¡± said someone. Mo Tianughed, ¡°p in the face, right? My son knows what¡¯s sensible. Not only am I the first to be a father-inw, but I¡¯m also going to be the first to be a grandfather.¡± A group of people looked at each other in shock. ¡°Already?¡± someone asked. Mo Tian just smiled without a word, and everyone understood. Mo Chen also curled up the corners of his mouth and raised his champagne ss, ¡°Thank you all, uncles and gentlemen, for gracing us with your presence at Ruoxin¡¯s and my engagement party tonight.¡± Tonight, Mo Chen was dressed in a perfectly tailored ck suit,plemented by a ck shirt and a white tie, exuding a gentlemanly elegance that was softened by an unusual touch of tenderness. Any discerning observer could tell that Lord Mo tonight was in high spirits. The engagement dinner also extended an invitation to the Lu Family. Lu Ming and his wife were present, as well as Lu Xingxing and Lu Feifei. Looking at the scene, the whole family was seething with envy. ¡°Mom! Just look at that little vixen, still unting her figure in that kind of dress while pregnant, huh!¡± Lu Xingxing¡¯s eyes were filled with spite. Madam Lu: ¡°Enough! Why mention such things? They¡¯re having an engagement party and have even set the wedding date for a month and a half from now!¡± Lu Ming: ¡°You two stop talking! Do we really want to fall out with the Mo Family? We¡¯ve just returned to the country and we still need the Mo Family¡¯s support in many areas!¡± A few wealthydies huddled together, starting to gossip about tonight¡¯s dinner. ¡°I heard that the little actress is pregnant. She¡¯s carrying a golden child now, so the Mo Family is hastening the wedding preparations. That belly is growing day by day, impossible to hide.¡± ¡°Really? Tsk, tsk, the young girls these days are something else. That¡¯s a smart move, but it would also need Lord Mo¡¯s agreement, wouldn¡¯t it? With his temperament, who would dare to get pregnant with his child so casually?¡± ¡°Mo Chen must surely like that young girl. He always has, I remember from many years ago, he¡¯s preferred that style, no helping it.¡± ¡°In truth, Qiao Ruoxin isn¡¯t all that bad, it¡¯s just that her family background doesn¡¯t quite match up. She¡¯s not on equal footing with the Mo Family.¡± ¡°The Mo Family has already climbed to the top of Asia¡¯s elite. No one dares to criticize them now. This could well be a beautiful tale in the future¡ªthe Cindere story may actually happen.¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin isn¡¯t exactly Cindere, though. The Qiao Family can at best be considered middle ss, it¡¯s just that they are far behind the Mo Family.¡± ¡°Howe tonight it¡¯s all friends and rtives of the Mo Family? I haven¡¯t seen anyone from the Qiao Family.¡± ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin was standing beside Mrs. Mo, her lips curved into a smile as she listened to the discussions of the noblewomen. Her expression turned absent-minded for a moment. Indeed, ncing around, it appeared to be all friends and rtives of the Mo Family. Mrs. Mo nced at her: ¡°What¡¯s wrong, tired? Go over there and sit down to rest for a while.¡± ¡°Okay, thank you Mrs. Mo.¡± She turned and headed towards the rest area. Standing for so long had indeed made her a little tired. She had be quite delicate. No sooner had she sat down than Mo Chen came walking towards her through the crowd. Her smile widened immediately, as the handsome and imposing man approached her. His long fingers grasped the back of her neck and gently caressed it, ¡°Tired?¡± ¡°A little, and you? Have you been drinking a lot?¡± Mo Chen took a seat beside her, hisrge hand resting on her waist, drawing her close: ¡°No.¡± ¡°Do you think my belly has gotten a bit bigger? This dress feels a bit tight around the waist today.¡± The man¡¯s gaze fell on her waist, which was still as slim as ever, and he said in a deep voice, ¡°No, your waist is still slim.¡± She frowned: ¡°Really? I feel like it¡¯s gotten a bit bigger¡­¡± Was it an illusion? She felt her belly growing a little each day. ¡°Are you going to propose to me in front of all these people tonight?¡± Isn¡¯t there usually such a segment during engagement parties? Mo Chen¡¯s eyebrows furrowed: ¡°Haven¡¯t I already proposed?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not the same, tonight is the engagement ceremony. You need to propose for everyone to see.¡± He let out a chuckle: ¡°Do you want to see it?¡± ¡°Mm¡­ I¡¯m quite curious.¡± She couldn¡¯t help but smile. What would it be like to see the lofty Lord Mo propose in public? Chapter 396 - 396 396 Mo Chen You will pay for the murder ?Chapter 396: Chapter 396: Mo Chen! You will pay for the murder! Chapter 396: Chapter 396: Mo Chen! You will pay for the murder! Amidst the banquet. Mo Tian and Mrs. Mo stood at the center stage, beginning to speak. Mo Tian: ¡°I appreciate everyone taking time out of their busy schedules to attend my son Mo Chen¡¯s engagement party¡­¡± Mrs. Mo stood beside him with a smile, dressed in a dark red evening gown that evening, noble and elegant, that perfectly suited the status of the Mo Family matriarch. Meanwhile, Mo Chen was holding Qiao Ruoxin by her slender waist at one side, his usually cold face now sporting an upward curve at the corners of his mouth. Qiao Ruoxin surveyed the room and immediately noticed the people from the Lu Family looking dispirited. She had originally thought that the Lu Family might note at all, but surprisingly, they had all attended. She had clearly underestimated their psychological resilience. However, it was evident that Lu Xingxing was so angered that she was almost green in the face, seemingly on the verge of erupting like a volcano, while thedy beside her tightly grasped Lu Xingxing¡¯s hand. Qiao Ruoxin smiled faintly, not realizing that she and Mo Chen had actually reached the point of engagement, and so the next step would be preparing for the wedding. She then looked down at her abdomen, hoping the two little babies would be born safely. After Mo Tian and Mrs. Mo finished their speeches, it was time for Mo Chen to speak. The security measures were extremely strict that evening, for the engagement party, after all, the Mo Family valued their reputation above all else. Xiaowu stood guard at the entrance of the banquet hall, not letting anyone enter or leave casually. Mo Chen took her hand beside him and said in a deep voice, ¡°We¡¯ve known each other for nine years, through ups and downs, and in the end, she is still my woman, I got my wish¡­¡± As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar at the venue. ¡°They¡¯ve known each other for nine years? How old was Qiao Ruoxin back then?¡± ¡°Nine years ago, Mo Chen was only 18, right?¡± ¡°Tsk tsk, no wonder Mrs. Mo didn¡¯t interfere, one simply can¡¯t stop this, it¡¯s been nine years, those feelings must be deep.¡± ¡°I always thought it was that little star who got lucky because of her child, using the baby to force a marriage, but now it seems Mo Chen truly loves her.¡± ¡°I heard this rumor long ago, but I didn¡¯t expect it to be true, tsk tsk¡­¡± The people from the Lu Family stood among the crowd, their faces ugly to the extreme. Lu Xingxing snorted disdainfully, ¡°What a show-off, who knows how long you¡¯ll be able to stay pleased with yourself, plenty of female stars who marry into wealthy families end up divorced.¡± ¡°Enough, stop talking,¡± Lu Ming red at his daughter; he did not want to fall out with the Mo Family just yet. Suddenly! A farmer couple burst into the banquet hall, yelling, ¡°Mo Chen! You must pay with your life for the murder! My daughter is dead, how dare you happily get engaged here and continue to harm someone else¡¯s daughter!¡± Their roaring voice seemed to have mustered all the strength in their body. The entire venue erupted into chaos. On the stage, Mo Tian shouted in anger, ¡°What is going on here!¡± Mrs. Mo nced back at the bodyguard: ¡°Throw them out!¡± Bodyguard: ¡°Yes!¡± However, everyone at the scene was bustling with discussion. Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face instantly turned ice-cold and grim, looking indifferently at the farmer couple outside the banquet hall. A trace of panic appeared in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes. What in the world was going on? Pay with a life for a murder? She looked at the man¡¯s handsome profile beside her, Mo Chenmitting murder? That was absolutely impossible. Outside the banquet hall, Xiaowu quickly blocked the couple, ¡°Who are you?¡± Xiaowu, holding one person, prepared to drag the couple out, and soon the other bodyguards also hurried over, ready to throw the couple out. The woman cried out, ¡°You rich people are so arrogant, you caused my daughter such misery, and now here you are, happily holding an engagement party. How is that fair? Did you forget how you caused my daughter to die ten years ago? Do you even remember how you drove her to jump off a building?¡± At this moment, the editors-in-chief of the three major media outlets arranged by Lawrence also appeared. ¡°Hold on! Mr. Mo, you wouldn¡¯t want Mr. Mo Senior to suffer this injustice, would you? I really want to know why they say Mr. Mo Senior killed their daughter.¡± The other two joined in, ¡°Exactly, if this isn¡¯t true, it¡¯s best to rify it on the spot.¡± Mo Tian¡¯s face turned extremely cold on stage. Who had invited these media people? He had not agreed to media involvement in the engagement party at all. He despised the media for their indiscriminate reporting, all for the sake of creating hot topics for public opinion. Mo Tian finally lost his patience and roared, ¡°rify what? Which one of you three let yourselves in? It¡¯s my son¡¯s engagement party, I didn¡¯t invite any media reporters, why did youe in?¡± The three editors were instantly speechless, unsure of how to react. Only Mo Tian dared to lose his temper on such an asion because the immense power of the Mo Family made him fearless. Mo Tian: ¡°Xiaowu! Throw these three out!¡± Xiaowu: ¡°Yes, sir!¡± After the couple and the three editors were driven out, the scene became even more chaotic. ¡°What did that uncouth couple just say? Mr. Mo Senior a murderer? Killed their daughter? What¡¯s going on here?¡± ¡°I have no idea, I¡¯ve never heard of such a thing.¡± ¡°Mo Chen has been studying abroad since primary school, he onlyes back for a few days during the New Year, a murderer?¡± ¡°Mo Chen wouldn¡¯t fancy girls from the lower ss, would he? He¡¯s so particr about women with his high standards.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve heard from my son that Mo Chen is very picky about women, he wouldn¡¯t just mess around with any.¡± ¡°Exactly, those rich second-generation kids keep sending beauties his way, and he doesn¡¯t even give them a nce, would he fancy a bumpkin from the countryside?¡± Qiao Ruoxin stood by the man¡¯s side, looking at the woman, and suddenly remembered something her mother had mentioned once; Mo Chen was involved in a case about a girl¡¯s suicide ten years ago. Could it be¡­ that this was arranged by her mother? Thinking of this, her face grew even uglier. Mo Chen nced at her and noticed her slightly pale face, ¡°Are you feeling unwell?¡± ¡°No, I was probably just a bit startled earlier.¡± The man wrapped his arm around her waist, letting her lean into his embrace. Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was taut, expressionless, and his deep eyes emanated a brooding darkness. ¡­ Even though the engagement party went on, it wasn¡¯t very pleasant, but everyone being from noble families knew the importance of maintaining a dignified appearance. When the Lu Family left, Lu Xingxingughed gleefully, ¡°I told you, a female celebrity jinxes a wealthy family, look at the state of today¡¯s engagement party, will the wedding still go smoothly?¡± Lady Lu alsoughed, ¡°Such a relief, just look at Li Xueli¡¯s face, didn¡¯t she indulge her son to marry whoever he wanted, huh¡­ what an embarrassment.¡± Lu Ming, ¡°However, I am really curious, did Mo Chen actually kill someone?¡± Lu Xingxing, ¡°Impossible, how could Mo Chen fancy a woman from the countryside? He only likes pretty and ssy ones, and the figure matters too, he doesn¡¯t like Cinderes one bit.¡± Lu Feifei, ¡°You seem to know him quite well?¡± Lu Xingxing fell silent, indeed, she had learned a lot about his preferences in an attempt to get close to Mo Chen. Chapter 397 - 397 397 Mo Chen Will Never Let Her Down ?Chapter 397: Chapter 397: Mo Chen Will Never Let Her Down Chapter 397: Chapter 397: Mo Chen Will Never Let Her Down Mo Family Estate, in the parlor. As soon as Mo Tian entered the living room, he flew into a rage, ¡°What kind of people are those editors, causing amotion at my son¡¯s engagement party? Shut down those media outlets for me! I¡¯m fed up!¡± ¡°If you shut down those media outlets now, won¡¯t everyone online say that our Mo Family is overbearing and covers the sky with one hand?¡± Madame Mo sat on the sofa, arms crossed, speaking coldly. ¡°I¡¯m filled with anger; who let those dogs into the well-conducted engagement party!¡± Madame Mo: ¡°Alright, alright, I¡¯ve already sent someone to investigate.¡± After sending Qiao Ruoxin back to her bedroom, Mo Chen took the elevator down to the parlor on the first floor. ¡°Dad, Mom, have you figured out the background of that couple yet?¡± He sat down in front of the sofa, still in the suit he wore at the engagement party, with his jacket unbuttoned, exuding a graceful yet chilling presence. Mo Tian, huffing with anger, sat on the sofa, ¡°Not yet, this is definitely someone trying to target me.¡± At this moment, the butler came over, holding a tabletputer, ¡°Chairman, Madam, Young Master Mo, those editors we just drove out and that couple have started a live broadcast online, with viewers reaching ten million.¡± Mo Chen frowned, ¡°What are they broadcasting?¡± Butler: ¡°They¡¯re saying that you are the murderer who killed their daughter, the very teenage girl who fell from the hotel ten years ago, whose murderer has never been found.¡± The man erupted like a volcano, irate, ¡°What the hell does this have to do with me?¡± Butler: ¡°During the live broadcast, the couple said that years ago, a kind-hearted person sent them surveince footage, showing records of youing out of that girl¡¯s hotel room ¡­¡± Mo Tian, impatiently extending his hand, said, ¡°Give it here! I want to see it!¡± Mo Chen fell into deep thought. He had only heard about that case of the teenage girl falling from the hotel ten years ago, not even knowing the exact day it happened, and now he was suddenly the murderer? It was nothing short of ludicrous. Someone must be orchestrating this behind the scenes. Suddenly, Mo Chen stood up and left the parlor. Madame Mo and Mo Tian were watching the rey of the couple¡¯s live broadcast. Mo Tian swore as he watched, ¡°Damn it! Erase all copies of this live broadcast rey from the inte, and furthermore! Sue these three mediapanies! They must be tired of living to pull this!¡± ¡­ In the bedroom. Qiao Ruoxin stepped out onto the balcony alone and dialed her mother¡¯s number on her phone, soon getting through. Her mother¡¯s voice came from inside, ¡°Xinxin, you haven¡¯t called me in a long time.¡± ¡°Jiang Pen, do you just hate to see me well? Were that couple at my engagement banquet today hired by you?¡± ¡°Xinxin, you actually don¡¯t inquire whether the matter is true, instead directly questioning me? Do you trust Mo Chen that much?¡± Qiao Ruoxin scoffed, ¡°Nonsense! He¡¯s my husband, of course, I trust him!¡± ¡°Xinxin, what if what the couple said is true?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care whether it¡¯s true or not, I just want to tell you that no matter what you do, I won¡¯t leave Mo Chen.¡± ¡°You¡¯re that devoted to him now? If the case from ten years ago really was his doing, wouldn¡¯t you have wrongly devoted your heart?¡± Qiao Ruoxin intended to hang up the phone, not wanting to waste words with Jiang Pen, as no one could sway the other¡¯s thoughts. ¡°Xinxin! Your Uncle Lawrence and I havee to China, can you have a meal with us tomorrow?¡± Her heart skipped a beat¡ªUncle Lawrence¡­ Was he her biological father? ¡°Sure, but I¡¯ll go with Mo Chen.¡± ¡°We only want to see you.¡± ¡°Then forget it.¡± She was about to hang up again, but then Lawrence¡¯s voice came through the phone, ¡°Alright, bring Young Master Mo along.¡± The call ended. Qiao Ruoxin prepared to return to her bedroom to take a shower and go to sleep. Just as she turned around, she saw Mo Chen standing there, his hands in his trouser pockets, apparently he had been there for quite some time. ¡°You¡­ Have you been standing there for a long time? Did you hear what I was talking about on the phone?¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± The man walked up to her and pulled her into his embrace, gently holding her body as he said in a deep voice, ¡°I¡¯ll apany you tomorrow.¡± ¡°Mo Chen Brother¡­¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°Tonight¡¯s¡­ Will it affect the Mo Family¡¯s reputation?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s mouth curled up slightly, ¡°It won¡¯t have any effect, everything will be cleaned up within half an hour.¡± She sighed in relief, ¡°That¡¯s good then.¡± The man gently picked her up and walked towards the bedroom, ¡°Taking you for a shower, then it¡¯s bedtime.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not that sleepy¡­¡± ¡°They are sleepy,¡± Mo Chen said, looking down at her belly. Qiao Ruoxin chuckled lightly, ¡°Why do I feel like you don¡¯t love me anymore, only these two little babies, and I¡¯m out of favor now?¡± Her slender fingers gripped his chin, teasing him on purpose. The man let out a snort ofughter, ¡°Little Ghost, are youpeting with them for affection?¡± ¡°What if I am? I¡¯m asking you, if you had to choose between me and the two little babies, whom would you choose?¡± Although this was just a joking question, she still wanted Mo Chen to choose her unconditionally. Of course, Mo Chen would never let her down. ¡°I choose you.¡± Sheughed out loud, ¡°So you don¡¯t want your two little babies anymore?¡± Mo Chen brought her into the bathroom and set her down on her feet, his long finger tapping her forehead, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, you need to understand, I am not particrly fond of children, just the ones you give birth to, nothing more.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Indeed, that was true. She had never seen Mo Chen interact with small children, he even seemed reluctant to get close, finding it troublesome and nothing but crying and fussing. The man started to help her take off her clothes, unbuttoning each button, while she kept staring at his face. ¡°What are you looking at me for?¡± he asked casually. Qiao Ruoxin said with a smile, ¡°I¡¯m thinking, such a handsome and dashing Mo Chen is about to be a married man, and he¡¯s also going to be the father of two little babies, probably countless young girls are going to cry.¡± The man burst outughing and threw her clothes into the hamper nearby. Then he reached out to test the water temperature in the bathtub, which was just right. He had filled the bathtub with water when he came back, and then went to the terrace to find her, where he overheard her phone conversation. Qiao Ruoxiny in the bathtub, looking at the man¡¯s shirt that had gotten wet, and said, ¡°Mo Chen Brother,e take a shower with me, your clothes are already wet anyway.¡± The man raised an eyebrow slightly, ¡°Doesn¡¯t it feel awkward?¡± ¡°We¡¯re already legal anyway.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s mouth curled into a smile, directly answering with actions by taking off his shirt and then undoing his belt. This series of movements was so charged with hormones, it made her blush involuntarily. The man got into the tub, water noticeably spilling over as he settled next to Qiao Ruoxin, cradling her soft body and restlessly moving his hand toward her belly, wanting to feel the presence of those two little lives. Qiao Ruoxin sighed, ¡°You¡¯ll have to wait another two months to feel the fetal movements, you can¡¯t feel anything now.¡± The man frowned slightly, ¡°Is that so? That long?¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right.¡± Chapter 398 - 398 398 Xinxin... Are you pregnant ?Chapter 398: Chapter 398: Xinxin¡­ Are you pregnant? Chapter 398: Chapter 398: Xinxin¡­ Are you pregnant? Qiao Ruoxin leaned into the man¡¯s embrace, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, what star sign are you?¡± The man yed with a few strands of her hair that hung down, his voicezy, ¡°It should be Virgo.¡± She looked up at the man¡¯s handsome face, her eyes full of an indescribable sentiment, ¡°No wonder your personality is so peculiar¡­¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± The man narrowed his eyes. ¡°Nothing much, just that I think our two little babies will definitely have a better temperament than you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man¡¯s face darkened a shade. Mo Chen held her soft body, lowered his head, and kissed her earlobe, ¡°Little Ghost, only you can cure my bad temper.¡± She couldn¡¯t help but smile, ¡°Of course.¡± An hourter. The man carried her out of the bathroom, ced her on the bed, and tucked her in. ¡°You sleep first, I¡¯ll go to the study to take care of some things.¡± Qiao Ruoxin grabbed his arm, ¡°We¡¯re meeting my mom tomorrow. Can you not lose your temper, please?¡± The man responded indifferently, ¡°Mhm, go to sleep.¡± She smiled, closed her eyes, and obediently fell asleep. In fact, what she was most worried about was that Mo Chen wouldn¡¯t be able to hold back his anger when meeting her mother tomorrow, especially since she was now pregnant and Mo Chen¡¯s tolerance had also increased. ¡­ The next day, in the evening. Mo Chen drove her to a vi in the imperial capital that belonged to Lawrence. The car slowly entered the vi grounds. The man got out of the car first to open the door for her, took her hand, and walked toward the front door, pressing the doorbell. The maid came to open the door, ¡°Miss, thedy and sir are waiting for you in the dining room.¡± The maid nced again at the man with the imposing aura and greeted, ¡°Young Master Mo.¡± The man, with a cold expression, directly pulled Qiao Ruoxin into the vi, passed through the living room, and headed toward the dining room. In the dining room, Lawrence sat at the head of the table, with Qiao¡¯s mother beside him. Hearing the footsteps, Qiao¡¯s mother began to get nervous. It had been a long time since she had seen her beloved daughter, and she could only catch glimpses of her through domestic news media. After Mo Chen and Qiao Ruoxin entered the dining room, Qiao¡¯s mother¡¯s eyes lit up, ¡°Xinxin, you¡¯re here.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s expression was cold, and she merely responded, ¡°Mhm.¡± Then, she looked at Lawrence who was seated at the far end. Her perception of him had changed; in the past, she only considered him a stepfather, but now¡­ she unexpectedly had a blood rtion with him. ¡°Mr. Lawrence, how do you find it here,ing from afar?¡± Mo Chen wasposed, showing no sign of feeling out of ce, and pulled out a chair for Qiao Ruoxin to sit down. Then he unbuttoned his suit jacket and sat at the other end of the long dining table. It looked more like a standoff between the two men. Qiao Ruoxin and her mother each sat on one side, seemingly without much right to speak. Lawrence assessed Mo Chen and smiled, ¡°Young Master Mo is young and promising, but also quite hot-tempered.¡± Mo Chen, however, let out a disdainful scoff and did not reply. Qiao Ruoxin finally spoke up, ¡°Say it, what¡¯s the matter with meeting me.¡± Qiao¡¯s mother nced at her, then at Mo Chen, ¡°Let¡¯s have dinner first and then talk. I made many of your favorite dishes, all hand-cooked by mom.¡± She nced at the Chinese dishes on the table, all made from exquisite ingredients, but she felt a wave of nausea. She finally couldn¡¯t hold back any longer, covered her mouth with her hand, and heaved twice as her body leaned to one side. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?¡± Qiao¡¯s mother asked worriedly. Lawrence also squinted his eyes, ¡°Mr. Mo, is this how the Mo Family takes care of people?¡± Mo Chen had no significant reaction, gently patting her back before handing her the ss of water from the table. Qiao Ruoxin took the ss and drank a few sips, feeling much better, but she moved her gaze away from the table, feeling nauseous at the sight of the rich food. The man¡¯s deep voice slowly rose, ¡°Morning sickness, it¡¯s quite normal.¡± As soon as he said this! Qiao¡¯s mother and Lawrence were both stunned. Morning sickness??? Qiao¡¯s mother¡¯s face showed shock, her lips slightly parted, ¡°Xinxin¡­ are you pregnant?¡± Her voice was filled with disbelief. Qiao¡¯s mother had never imagined her precious daughter would be pregnant so early and for a moment, she didn¡¯t know how to react, her mind buzzing. Lawrence¡¯s brows furrowed in anger, she was actually pregnant! Mo Chen noticed their reactions and his lips curved into azy, deep-voiced chuckle, ¡°And it¡¯s twins.¡± !!! Another bolt from the blue! Qiao¡¯s mother stared dumbfounded at Qiao Ruoxin, her gaze even drifting to her still-t abdomen. Lawrence, on the other hand, roared, ¡°How could you let her get pregnant so early?¡± ¡°And you¡¯re saying this in what capacity?¡± Mo Chen retorted in a cold and aggressive tone. Lawrence: ¡°¡­¡± Qiao¡¯s mother had always feared that Ruoxin wouldn¡¯t be able to ept the truth about her origins, so she had kept it hidden from her, and now she was pregnant? What were they supposed to do next? The pregnancy had caught them off guard, throwing all their ns into disarray. The child is always innocent! Ruoxin said, ¡°Let¡¯s get straight to the point. I didn¡¯te here to eat.¡± Lawrence held back his anger, maintaining his elegance and gentlemanly demeanor, ¡°I wonder how Mr. Mo intends to deal with those public opinions online? Is the case of the girl falling from the building years ago really rted to you?¡± Ruoxin couldn¡¯t stand it any longer, ¡°Enough! Wasn¡¯t it all orchestrated by you? What¡¯s with this act now!¡± Mo Chen, however, with a calm expression, took hold of her hand and said in a deep voice, ¡°Little Ghost, don¡¯t get agitated during pregnancy. I will handle this.¡± Only then did she realize she was a pregnant woman, took a deep breath, and nodded her head. The man then looked up at the middle-aged man opposite him and said word by word, ¡°I would like to ask what evidence you have that connects me to that case?¡± ¡°The couple has surveince footage of you at 17 years old leaving the hotel room, and that room was the very room from which the girl fell. How do you exin that?¡± Lawrence said with a dark face, gripping his winess tightly, so hard it might shatter at any moment. His daughter was pregnant; how could he not be furious? He had arranged her whole life, and now it was all ruined. Mo Chen scoffed, ¡°And what can that prove?¡± Qiao¡¯s mother: ¡°At the very least, it proves that on the night of the incident, you indeed went to that hotel, proving you are a suspect! And you left the room from which the girl fell!¡± Qiao¡¯s mother couldn¡¯t contain herself, standing up, ¡°Ruoxin! Do you know what kind of man he is? You dare to get pregnant with his child? When he was just 17, he was bold enough to join those rich second generations in driving a country girl to a mental breakdown and suicide. Do you think he can be a good husband, a good father now?¡± Mo Chen could no longer bear it, mming his hand down on the dining table, which emitted a loud crash, ¡°Enough!¡± Chapter 399 - 399 399 I will personally investigate this ?Chapter 399: Chapter 399: I will personally investigate this case to find the murderer, don¡¯t even think of pinning it on me! Chapter 399: Chapter 399: I will personally investigate this case to find the murderer, don¡¯t even think of pinning it on me! The restaurant suddenly fell silent. All three other gazes converged on Mo Chen. The man, suppressing his anger, raised his eyes to look at Qiao¡¯s mother and said coldly, ¡°After so much time, there¡¯s still no improvement, anyone can influence your thoughts, your intelligence is indeed mediocre.¡± Being attacked on her intelligence by such a junior left Qiao¡¯s mother at a loss, even unsure of how to retaliate. Mo Chen then chuckled, ¡°It seems my woman hasn¡¯tpletely inherited your intelligence, thankfully.¡± ¡°You¡­ What do you mean?¡± Qiao¡¯s mother¡¯s face was struggling to maintainposure. Ruoxin stared at the profile of the man, she had to admit this bastard¡¯s presence was truly formidable, capable of dominating the scene within minutes even amidst such chaos. ¡°Last night, I took some time to think back on that year. The reason I went to that hotel was that someone lured me there, but by the time I entered the room, it was half an hour after the incident, the room was empty, so what does this case have to do with me?¡± He spentst night in the study, smoking through an entire box of cigarettes, reminiscing about ten years ago. He vaguely remembered being provoked by someone at the time, going to the hotel to fight. He hadn¡¯t expected to find the room empty when he entered. Moreover, by the time he entered the room, it was already half an hour after the incident, he waspletely unaware of the young girl¡¯s fall from the building. Lawrence however sneered coldly, ¡°After ten years, to be able to talk about this case so candidly, it seems Mr. Mo¡¯s mental fortitude is indeed strong. Do you dare say you weren¡¯t ying with that girl along with those other rich second-generation kids?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was full of scorn. He sneered, slowly stood up, and eased Ruoxin to her feet as well. The man wrapped his arm around her slim waist, but his gaze was fixed on Lawrence opposite him, ¡°What have I done that I wouldn¡¯t dare to admit? But don¡¯t even think about pinning things I haven¡¯t done on me.¡± ¡°Words are no proof, with what happened that year, no one can tell clearly, the real evidence has long been destroyed by the Mo Family,¡± said Lawrence. Ruoxin couldn¡¯t hold back anymore, ¡°And what evidence do you have, relying on that unclear surveince video from ten years ago?¡± Qiao¡¯s mother scolded, ¡°Ruoxin! You¡¯re being blinded right now! You can¡¯t tell right from wrong!¡± Ruoxin wanted to argue, but the man beside her grabbed her, and said in a deep voice, ¡°I will personally investigate this case until I find the murderer, don¡¯t think about ming it on me!¡± With that, he encircled Ruoxin¡¯s slender waist and turned to leave. The moment he turned around, a fierce viciousness appeared in his eyes. Dammit! He had an empire to run every day, and now he had to investigate a case! Enough was enough! Ruoxin could clearly feel his irritability, but he was forcibly restraining himself. Suddenly, Qiao¡¯s mother¡¯s voice came from behind: ¡°Xinxin, can we talk alone for a moment, we have something to tell you.¡± Mo Chen was already struggling on the edge of rage, about to erupt like a volcano, when he suddenly turned back and bellowed, ¡°Enough already!¡± Lawrence observed his explosive temper, his expression darkening. The rumors were true; his temper was indeed vtile. Ruoxin closed her eyes, took a moment to adjust her emotions, then turned back and said, ¡°Are you trying to say that Lawrence is my biological father, so whatever you do is for my own good, right?¡± As soon as the words left her mouth, both Lawrence and Qiao¡¯s mother were shocked anew. How did she know about this? Could it have been Mo Chen who told her? Mo Chen nced at her beside him, a hint of surprise shing in his pitch-dark eyes. How did this Little Ghoste to know that? Qiao Ruoxin suddenly let out a coldugh, ¡°All my life, I¡¯ve called other people Dad. Now you suddenly show up wanting to resume the role of a father? Do you think I need you anymore? Are you really here for my wellbeing now? Or do you just want me to return and help you fight for power and position?¡± Lawrence¡¯s eyes showed a flicker of panic, and his voice trembled slightly, ¡°Ruoxin, all these years, I¡­¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to know how you¡¯ve been these years; what does it have to do with me? If it weren¡¯t for all your ex-wife¡¯s children dying in idents, would you have remembered me?¡± Mo Chen gazed deeply at her profile; this Little Ghost had endured more than he had imagined. Qiao Ruoxinughed, herughter tinged with destion, ¡°I¡¯ve been thinking about why you¡¯re so adamant on having me marry Simon. Isn¡¯t that incest? Then it finally dawned on me, perhaps Simon isn¡¯t your biological child either? Otherwise, you wouldn¡¯t be so desperately needing me to return and fight for the inheritance, right?¡± Qiao¡¯s mother copsed into a chair, unable to utter a word, feeling guilt-ridden and ashamed. Lawrence was silent, there really wasn¡¯t anything good to say; she had said it all. Tears welled up in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes as she nced at Lawrence and her mother and said, ¡°Stop meddling in my affairs, will you? I¡¯m begging you! You¡¯ve never considered my feelings! Whatever I wanted, you never cared! Whether you got married or divorced, whenever you wanted to fight for the inheritance, you tried to im me back. I have always been just a tool to you! Stop saying you love me!¡± After speaking, she turned around and left the restaurant straight away. Mo Chen nced at the middle-aged man and woman at the dining table and said coldly, ¡°From now on, Qiao Ruoxin has me.¡± The man turned around and left indifferently. ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin quickly left the vi, stepping outside where the night air was cooling, her emotionsplex, but she did not regret the words she had just said. Suddenly, a suit jacket was draped over her shoulders, and she turned to see the handsome face of Mo Chen. The man embraced her, cooing softly, ¡°Little Ghost, no crying.¡± She opened her arms and hugged the tall frame of the man, ¡°I won¡¯t cry, it just feels strange¡­ All my life, I¡¯ve called other people Dad, and fought with that Dad¡¯s mistress and her daughter, only to find out that my own biological father has always been a bystander, how ludicrous.¡± Mo Chen held her tight, hisrge hand cradling her head,ughing uncontrobly, ¡°I¡¯d make a pretty good dad too.¡± ¡°Can¡¯t you be my husband instead of insisting on being my dad¡­¡± she said, somewhat bemused, unable to fathom Mo Chen¡¯s thought process. The corner of the man¡¯s mouth curved up, ¡°Hmm, okay.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go home, I¡¯m actually a bit hungry now. I want to eat noodles.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Mo Chen released her, inspecting her eyes carefully; she hadn¡¯t cried, not too bad. ¡­ On the way back. Qiao Ruoxin was still sitting in the backseat of the car, scrolling through Weibo on her phone out of boredom, but she saw online discussions everywhere about the rtionship between Mo Chen and that case from ten years ago. Cyberbullying was getting more severe, and the number of rumors was increasing. Those media reporters seemed determined to keep the Mo Family in the trending searches to attract attention daily. ¡°Mo Chen, brother, the inte is full of discussions about this case, what should we do?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll investigate and find the killer. The truthing to light would be the best solution.¡± Chapter 400 - 400 400 Assemble Private Detectives ?Chapter 400: Chapter 400: Assemble Private Detectives Chapter 400: Chapter 400: Assemble Private Detectives Mo Family Estate. After returning, Mo Chen helped her bathe, then, after coaxing her to sleep, he went alone to the terrace to smoke. The man¡¯s thin lips clutched a cigarette while he sat on an outdoor sofa, browsing through public opinion trends on his smartphone. His handsome features were cold and detached as he puffed on the smoke, the drifting fumes blurring his beautiful visage. He stared at the nonsensicalments on Weibo, his brows knitted in frustration, before tossing his phone aside. He extinguished the cigarette butt in the ashtray, then lit another one and ced it between his lips. Mo Chen picked up his phone and dialed Xiaowu¡¯s number, the call connecting quickly. Xiaowu¡¯s voice sounded somewhatzy, as if he was asleep, ¡°Boss Mo, what¡¯s up?¡± ¡°Find me some well-known private detectives.¡± ¡°Are you really going to investigate that ten-year-old case of the girl¡¯s fall? It seems quiteplex, and the live stream videos online have been wiped clean. Those public opinions will blow over soon as well.¡± Mo Chen exhaled a stream of smoke, his tone disdainful, ¡°Are you teaching me how to handle my affairs?¡± ¡°No, I got it! I¡¯ll start searching for private detectives right away.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± After hanging up the phone, he leaned back, resting his head on the sofa, looking up at the pitch-ck, endless night sky that resembled his dark eyes. ¡­ Although the media and the couple¡¯s live-streaming video had been thoroughly deleted from the inte, the fervor of public opinion continued to escte, bing a topic of national discussion. Both offline and online were abuzz with chatter, after all, Mo Chen¡¯s identity was too special¡ªson of Asia¡¯s wealthiest tycoon, and also tied to an unresolved case from when he was just a seventeen-year-old boy. This piqued the curiosity of the masses, who were eager to know just how filthy the childhood of this top scion of an Asian powerhouse could be. The number of people who resented the wealthy was not small; they all wanted to tear off the luxurious mask of the rich to see the dirt and grime beneath. #MoChen# topped the trending searches, explosive! Marketing ounts collectively lost their voices, not daring toment too much on Mo Chen, as the matter involved a homicide. Comments in the discussion section reached over a million. ¡°Let¡¯s analyze this rationally, just how much truth is there in that couple¡¯s words? Are we relying solely on a blurry surveince video from ten years ago? And who sent them the footage? The person who mailed the video is very suspicious, obviously trying to frame Mo Chen as the murderer.¡± ¡°No!!! I can¡¯t believe Mo Chen would do such a thing! He was only 17 years old at the time, how could he have?!¡± ¡°This is clearly a premeditated smear campaign. A few days ago they were spreading rumors that Qiao Ruoxin was giarizing, and now it¡¯s Mo Chen¡¯s turn, saying he¡¯s a murderer. Who is so envious they can¡¯t stand to see them happy? Who did their happiness offend?¡± ¡°Putting aside whether Mo Chen would do such a thing, where¡¯s his motive? I remember he went abroad for schooling starting in elementary school, only returning once a year for the New Year. And he just happened to encounter this kind of incident right aftering back?¡± ¡°I looked up the news from back then, and the girl who fell was said to be naked, and had been severely vited, clearly abused by several men which led to her mental breakdown and subsequent suicide by jumping.¡± ¡°Hey upstairs, can you trust the information you found? If that¡¯s true, it means there¡¯s more than one killer, right? Why is everyone targeting Mo Chen now? Because he¡¯s famous?¡± ¡°These young scions of wealthy families are real beasts! You can totally imagine how desperate that girl must have been before she jumped off the building, those beasts! We must uncover the truth; the culprit in this case isn¡¯t just one person, there are definitely more than four or five!¡± ¡°If we¡¯re saying there are multiple killers, could Mo Chen be one of them?¡± ¡°Use your brains, will you! The Mo Family has already issued awyer¡¯s letter. If Mo Chen did it, would they dare to be so bold and confident?¡± ¡°Honestly, I think Mo Chen is one of the more low-profile rich second-generation kids. Throughout the years, I haven¡¯t seen any gossip about him messing around with women. The rest of those rich kids are crazy, treating women like they¡¯re ying with psychological disorders.¡± ¡°Exactly, I always feel that Mo isn¡¯t that kind of guy, how could his personality allow him to do such a thing? Besides, rumors in the circle say he¡¯s super picky about women, it¡¯s impossible for him to just mess around with any woman.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t believe it was Mo Chen. With his status, what kind of woman can¡¯t he find? Would he really like a girl from the countryside? I don¡¯t mean there¡¯s anything wrong with country girls, but just thinking about Mo Chen¡¯s proud demeanor, it¡¯s just not possible!¡± ¡°Right, just look at Qiao Ruoxin, now she is Mo¡¯s ideal type.¡± ¡°How idle does Mo Chen have to be? He spends a year abroad,es home for a month during the New Year, and still has time to mess with women and drive one to jump off a building?¡± ¡°This is obviously a frame-up, but I want to know why Mo was at the hotel at that time of the year? Seems a bit too coincidental.¡± ¡°A ssmate¡¯s cousin is in the circle of wealthy families. I¡¯m just passing on an irresponsible rumor, but it¡¯s said that the real murderer in this case had a background, and their patron in the government was a Lee. Take a guess.¡± ¡°Hey upstairs, stop being so annoying, only giving us half the information. There are so many officials with the surname Lee, how are we supposed to guess? Could it be that Young Master Lee who has a grudge against Mo Chen?¡± ¡­ Inside the vi. Lawrence and Qiao¡¯s mother were in the bedroom, silent, both weighed down by heavy thoughts. Qiao¡¯s mother: ¡°If this case truly wasn¡¯t done by Mo Chen, then we¡­¡± Lawrence: ¡°If not him, then who?¡± Qiao¡¯s mother: ¡°But his behavior today really didn¡¯t seem like that of a murderer, plus back then he was only 17 years old, and the Mo Family weren¡¯t Asia¡¯s top tycoons yet. Even though the Mo Family doted on him, their family education was also very strict.¡± ¡°He wants to personally investigate the case, right? Let him investigate. Anyhow, the matter has already blown up; at least the wedding can be postponed.¡± Lawrence¡¯s ultimate goal was exactly this; postponing the wedding meant there was still a chance for a turnaround. However, Qiao¡¯s mother was somewhat distressed: ¡°But Ruoxin is pregnant, what should we do? We can¡¯t possibly ask her to abort the child, can we?¡± Lawrence said coldly: ¡°Why not? She¡¯s still so young; what business does she have getting pregnant? There¡¯s plenty of timeter!¡± Lawrence was naturally heartless and wouldn¡¯t soften just because they were talking about his own daughter. Qiao¡¯s mother was shocked: ¡°Have you gone mad? That¡¯s our daughter! And she¡¯s carrying twins; would that not bemitting a sin!¡± ¡°Precisely because she is my daughter, I¡¯ll manage her, or else who would care about her wellbeing? The Lawrence Family¡¯s assets can never fall into outsider¡¯s hands. Right now, Ruoxin is my only heir, and it has to be her who inherits it.¡± ¡°Over the years, you¡¯ve been so serious about training Simon; haven¡¯t you ever considered him?¡± ¡°Hmph, he¡¯s not my own son after all, how could I possibly hand it over to him?¡± Lawrence snorted coldly, turned off the tablemp, andy down to sleep. Qiao¡¯s mother fell into deep contemtion. Chapter 401 - 401 401 Listen to the Wife ?Chapter 401: Chapter 401: Listen to the Wife Chapter 401: Chapter 401: Listen to the Wife A weekter. The Mo Family Estate was visited by many strange and unusual people. Qiao Ruoxin stood on the terrace, watching car after car drive in, heading towards the estate¡¯s conference hall. She couldn¡¯t help feeling puzzled. What the hell was going on? Uncle Mo and Mrs. Mo had gone abroad, after all, they were people who needed to manage myriad affairs, with numerous business matters to attend to. And what was Mo Chen doing bringing so many people here? Having a meeting? At that moment, a maid happened toe up to serve her afternoon tea. ¡°Miss Qiao, your afternoon tea and dessert.¡± Qiao Ruoxin asked, ¡°Do you know who those people in the cars are? What are they going to do in the conference hall?¡± The maid replied, ¡°I¡¯m not very clear about that, but I heard these are people summoned by Master Mo, from both domestic and international locations, seemingly all highly skilled.¡± ??? What¡¯s going on? Qiao Ruoxin decided to see what this damn man was up to. Half an hourter, she evaded the eyes of the servants, and sneaked out of the vi to the estate. The Mo Family Estate was vast, and from upstairs one could see theyout clearly. But once on thewn, she instantly lost her sense of direction. ¡°Which way is the meeting room¡­¡± Confused about the direction, she relied on her memory to head towards the conference hall. The Mo Family Estate had built arge conference hall with top-notch secrecy measures. Some of the group¡¯s confidential and important meetings were held there. Qiao Ruoxin had just walked near the conference hall when she saw another car park there. A blond, blue-eyed foreigner got out, dressed very gentlemanly, with a certain air of mystery. She tiptoed into the conference hall and searched several meeting rooms, finding that the door to the most secluded one was tightly shut. She approached the door, pressed her face to it, trying to hear what was being said inside, but could not hear a sound. Their security measures were truly remarkable. Qiao Ruoxin muttered to herself, ¡°What in the world are they doing in there¡­¡± Suddenly, the voice of Xiaowu came from behind, ¡°Miss Qiao.¡± ¡°Ah!¡± Startled, she turned around sharply and, after seeing Xiaowu, breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°Xiaowu, howe you and Mo Chen are alike now, walking without making a sound? You scared me.¡± Xiaowu said, ¡°Miss Qiao, you mustn¡¯t get scared like this. I¡¯ll be careful in the future.¡± If Xiaowu scared Qiao Ruoxin into any harm, he feared that Master Mo would skint him alive. Qiao Ruoxin calmed her nerves and asked again, ¡°Tell me, what is Mo Chen doing inside? Why has he gathered so many people, including several foreigners? What does he actually want to do?¡± Xiaowu said gravely, ¡°Miss Qiao, there are experts in every field. So we¡¯ve rushed to gather well-known private detectives from around the world. We¡¯re aiming to solve the ten-year-old case of the girl¡¯s fall from a building, as the online public opinion is unfavorable to Master Mo. After all, Master Mo will be the future head of the Mo Family, and these matters could easily be ammunition for others.¡± She nodded, so they were private detectives. Although Mo Chen seemed indifferent on the surface, he probably also disliked being misunderstood. ¡­ Inside the meeting room. Mo Chen wore a ck shirt with two buttons undone, sleeves rolled up, and on his wrist was the customized watch that Qiao Ruoxin had given him. His expression was cold and detached. The long conference table on both sides was filled with people from various countries, none of whom looked quite normal. Mo Chen nced to his left, then to his right, observing these so-called famous private detectives. He wanted to see what kind of abilities they possessed. The man leaned back and said in a deep voice, ¡°The information is already in front of you. I need you to solve this case within a week and find the real murderer. The reward is two hundred million.¡± Two hundred million? All the detectives present showed a hint of eagerness when they heard this figure. ¡°Master Mo, who do you intend to assign to crack this case?¡± Mo Chen let out a disdainful coldugh, ¡°This case has nothing to do with me, nor are there any secrets to keep. I want all of you to work on it simultaneously. Whoever finds the true culprit first will receive the two hundred million reward. Remember, I need solid proof, not your theories, which won¡¯t hold up in a court ofw.¡± Everyone¡¯s expression becameplicated as they carefully studied the materials in front of them. Whispers filled the conference room. ¡°That two hundred million isn¡¯t going to be easy to earn, eh? We have to work on it at the same time within a week. There are bound to be many obstacles.¡± ¡°The information shows that Master Mo indeed went to the scene on the night the crime urred, making him one of the suspects.¡± ¡°But he went there half an hour after the crime happened.¡± ¡°Looking at this autopsy report and the photos of the body at the scene, it seems like multiple assants were involved before the victim leaped to their death. There¡¯s likely more than one perpetrator.¡± ¡°If it involves government officials¡¯ kids or tycoons¡¯ kids, that could be very troublesome.¡± ¡°The main issue is the length of time. That hotel has been renovated several times since, probably nothing left to find.¡± Mo Chen watched this group of people, their noise giving him a headache. His slender fingers pressed against his forehead as he closed his eyes. Could he really count on these people to solve the case? Damn it! A bunch of ipetents! The next second, the man stood up abruptly, leaving the meeting room with an air of hostility. The remaining private detectives looked at each other, puzzled. What did that mean? Why did he leave in a huff? ¡°Hey, what does this mean? Why did Master Mo leave?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve heard that Master Mo has a temper, and now I¡¯ve seen it firsthand. He must be wishing we could find the murderer instantly.¡± ¡°Plus, he¡¯s only giving us a week for a case that¡¯s ten years old. Is one week really enough?¡± At that moment, Xiaowu entered the conference room and announced to the detectives, ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, the clock is ticking. For the sake of the reward, and your reputation, please take action immediately.¡± After exchanging looks, the detectives all stood up, took the information from the table, and left the meeting room one after another. If they could help Mo Chen clear up this case, it would also be good for their reputation. ¡­ Mo Chen left the conference hall but immediately noticed Qiao Ruoxin standing there. He stopped in his tracks, looking at the Little Ghost before him with a gentle and clear gaze. The man¡¯s pitch-ck eyes flickered with surprise, then he approached her, ¡°Why are you here?¡± ¡°I came to see you. Why did youe out so quickly? I thought you were going to be in there for at least a few hours.¡± Mo Chen pulled her into his arms, embracing her soft body, ¡°A bunch of useless people.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, private detectives need time to solve cases, especially one that¡¯s ten years old. It won¡¯t be that quick,¡± she gently patted the man¡¯s back. The man snorted withughter, burying his head in her shoulder, ¡°Mhm, I¡¯ll listen to my wife.¡± Chapter 402 - 402 402 Husband ?Chapter 402: Chapter 402: Husband¡­ Chapter 402: Chapter 402: Husband¡­ This call of ¡°wife¡± made Qiao Ruoxin feel warm inside. Her lips unconsciously curved upward, ¡°That¡¯s more like it. Now that you have a wife, you can share your troubles with me, right?¡± Mo Chenughed out loud, holding her tighter, ¡°Okay.¡± ¡°Do you have time now, my dear husband? Can you apany your wife and child for a walk?¡± she teased, aiming to lighten the mood. The man let go of her, his long fingers gently brushed her nose, ¡°Of course, I have time to apany my wife and child. Let¡¯s go.¡± He held Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s hand, frowning, ¡°Why are your hands still so cold?¡± ¡°Born this way, nothing I can do¡­¡± she said somewhat helplessly, then leaned her head on the man¡¯s shoulder. The two of them walked in the estate, their tall and short shadows stretching long, which was somehow romantic. Suddenly, a man approached, seemingly one of the private detectives. ¡°Mr. Mo, there¡¯s one thing I¡¯d like to ask you about.¡± As Mo Chen held Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s hand, he responded, ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°May I ask, what was the reason for your visit to the hotel crime scene room?¡± Mo Chen answered truthfully, ¡°Someone lured me there, I didn¡¯t know beforehand, and by the time I arrived at the scene, it had already been half an hour after the incident.¡± Qiao Ruoxin had been staring at the man, feeling he was very familiar, as if she had seen him somewhere before. Where had she seen him? She couldn¡¯t for the life of her remember. Mo Chen noticed her gaze as well and had tolerated it for five seconds. He hadn¡¯t expected this Little Ghost to still be staring at the man. His expression became increasingly ugly. Suddenly, he pulled Qiao Ruoxin into his arms and whispered fiercely in her ear, ¡°Little Ghost, do you want me to gouge out those eyeballs of yours!¡± Qiao Ruoxin snapped back to reality, forgetting she had this extremely possessive Mr. Mo by her side. Sheughed awkwardly, ¡°I just thought this gentleman looked familiar, like I¡¯ve seen him somewhere before, but I can¡¯t remember where.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s voice turned chilly, ¡°Is that so? Have you seen quite a few men in these two years?¡± He had always wondered how many men this Little Ghost had met in the past two years. She had always been under his protection then, isted from any contact with men. And during those vanished two years, without his control, just how many men did she actually meet? The private detective couldn¡¯t help but speak up, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, so you do remember me. I thought you had long forgotten who I was.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s brows knitted together, and his handsome face tensed, the hostility emanating from him growing heavier. Qiao Ruoxin also sensed the man by her side¡¯s displeasure. She clung to his arm and, smiling, said to the man, ¡°I can¡¯t quite recall. Could you introduce yourself?¡± She thought she might have had a brief encounter with this private detective in the past. But what the private detective said next made the atmosphere even more awkward. Mo Chen looked down at the Little Ghost¡¯s brow and eyes, delicate and pretty. Even though she was now pregnant, she still exuded a girlish charm. The private detective smiled, ¡°We were middle school ssmates, don¡¯t you remember? I was your desk mate and even wrote you love letters. Of course, you never epted them. After you got into the film academy, I still tried to pursue you, but you never looked my way. Later, I heard you became Mr. Mo¡¯s girlfriend, with on and off again rtionship, but here you are together again.¡± This recounting drew a cold sneer from Mo Chen, hisughter somewhat sinister and eerie. ¡°You sure are popr with the men,¡± Mo Chen said with a tone that sent shivers down the spine. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face was racked with embarrassment. She wished she had not asked. It was so awkward, and she suspected that Mo Chen would probably get jealous again. ¡°Then¡­ I¡¯ll be on my way. Oh, and by the way, I wish you happiness,¡± the private detective said tactfully before turning to leave swiftly. She was left to face Lord Mo¡¯s terrifying gaze¡­ ¡°Brother Mo Chen, that¡¯s all in the past. I¡¯ve forgotten about it a long time ago.¡± ¡°Really? Didn¡¯t you think he looked familiar? Proves you still have some impression.¡± Mo Chen spoke lightly, but every word was tinged with resentment. He didn¡¯t continue the walk with her but instead took her back to the vi and ascended to the bedroom using the indoor elevator. Unable to hold back, Qiao Ruoxin spoke up, ¡°I just thought that person looked familiar, not the memories. Can you not be angry, please?¡± Mo Chen picked up a cigarette and held it between his lips, intending to light it with a lighter, but his gaze fell on her abdomen. Then he threw the cigarette into the ashtray, set the lighter down, and sat on the single-seat sofa, cursing under his breath, ¡°Fuck¡­¡± He wanted to smoke when he was agitated, but now that Little Ghost was pregnant, he also wanted to quit smoking, but¡­ Qiao Ruoxin walked over and sat in hisp, lifting his hand and cing it on her belly: ¡°Brother Mo Chen, I¡¯m pregnant. Please don¡¯t be mad for the sake of our two babies, okay?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s dark pupils flickered slightly as he lowered his gaze to her abdomen. ¡°I know, but I can¡¯t control myself.¡± He was obsessively convinced that Qiao Ruoxin had been in contact with quite a few men during the two years out of his sight. Obsessively convinced that he held an unimportant ce in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s heart. Qiao Ruoxin was aware of his pathological obsessiveness, his emotional instability. She wrapped her arms around the man¡¯s neck and whispered in his ear, ¡°Husband¡­¡± She could distinctly feel Mo Chen¡¯s body stiffening. Indeed, this was the first time she had called him ¡®husband¡¯ so earnestly. Mo Chen chuckled in pleasure, his voice deep andnguid, ¡°Say it again, darling.¡± ¡°Husband, is that okay? Are you still mad?¡± ¡°Hmm, sounds good.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Is a title that important? Mo Chen looked down at her: ¡°Little Ghost, how many men did youe across in the past two years?¡± He wanted to know about every single day of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s past two years. After all, throughout those years, he had always had bodyguards secretly protecting Qiao Ruoxin. In essence, she had grown up under his surveince. But those missing two years made him feel a sense of confusion for the first time. Qiao Ruoxin shook her head: ¡°Really, there weren¡¯t any. I was often locked up in the estate. They only took me out to attend dinners asionally and brought me home immediately after they ended. I didn¡¯t have many opportunities to meet men. They just wanted to matchmake me with Simon and wouldn¡¯t let me meet other men.¡± The mention of Simon aroused an urge in Mo Chen to kill that scum. He had taken away two whole years of their beautiful time together and even drove Little Ghost to attempt suicide once. ¡°In those two years, didn¡¯t your heart ever flutter for that trash?¡± Mo Chen asked insistently, unable to ept even the slightest bit of affection for him. Qiao Ruoxin shook her head: ¡°Never, not even once.¡± Mo Chen received the answer he wanted and kissed her lips softly: ¡°Good, you can only be mine.¡± Chapter 403 - 403 403 A Kick to the Mans Weak Spot ?Chapter 403: Chapter 403: A Kick to the Man¡¯s Weak Spot Chapter 403: Chapter 403: A Kick to the Man¡¯s Weak Spot ¡°Nonsense, now that you¡¯re my legal wife, you have no choice but to want me, not to mention we have a pair of twins on the way.¡± Her slender fingers pinched the man¡¯s earlobe, her voice soft and coquettish, as if she were being flirtatious. The man chuckled, ¡°So you¡¯re saying, you¡¯re clinging to me now?¡± Sheughed lightly and, without a word, leaned in to initiate a kiss on the man¡¯s lips. Mo Chen¡¯s lips curved into a smile, hisrge hand grasping her waist while his other hand cradled the back of her head, deepening the kiss into a passionate one, so earnest, so lingering. ¡­ The next day, early morning. Mo Chen was still the first to open his eyes, gazing at the woman sleeping soundly next to him. The gloom in his eyes slowly dissipated as he watched Qiao Ruoxin for a while, then he bowed his head to kiss her forehead and got out of bed to leave. The sleeping Qiao Ruoxin was still dreaming. In her dream, she saw Mo Chen had actuallymitted murder, his white shirt stained with blood everywhere, a young girl lying in a pool of blood on the ground. She desperately tried to stop Mo Chen, but she couldn¡¯t move at all. ¡°No¡­ no¡­ Mo Chen, bro, calm down, please don¡¯t!!!¡± Suddenly! Awakened from her dream, Qiao Ruoxin abruptly opened her eyes, staring fixedly at the crystal chandelier above, gasping for air. Ayer of cold sweat formed on her forehead. As her breathing gradually steadied, her emotions also calmed down. It was just a dream, but the dream was so vivid, so real it was frightening. Thank goodness, the dream was over. Qiao Ruoxin slowly sat up, pushed her hair back, and took a deep breath. The bedroom door opened, and the maid came in: ¡°Miss Qiao, it¡¯s time for you to go down for breakfast.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± As she lifted the covers to get out of bed, the maid came over and was taken aback by her paleplexion: ¡°Are you alright? Your face looks so bad. Should we call a doctor to see you?¡± Now Qiao Ruoxin was a top priority for the Mo Family, everyone had to put her safety first. If anything went wrong, no one would bear the responsibility. ¡°It¡¯s nothing, just a dream.¡± ¡°Alright, Mr. Mo said you¡¯ve stopped all work recently, and if you¡¯re bored this afternoon, you could walk around the estate or go out.¡± Qiao Ruoxin thought for a moment¡ªit was boring to stay inside the estate all day, maybe going out would be better. ¡°This afternoon, I¡¯d like to go shopping at the maternity store.¡± Since she was idle, it was a good time to prepare some little clothes and shoes for the two babies. ¡­ That afternoon. Qiao Ruoxin left the house with three cars surrounding and protecting her, ensuring her absolute safety. Upon arriving at the shopping mall, she entered a maternity and baby store. Looking at all the adorable little clothes and shoes, her face lit up with a smile. She wondered whether the babies in her belly were going to be boys or girls. The maid also smiled and said, ¡°Miss Qiao, this [outfit] looks so lovely, the babies will look adorable in it.¡± ¡°Yes, really cute.¡± Suddenly, a ruffian-like voice of a man broke in, ¡°Looks like we¡¯re pregnant here, aren¡¯t we? Why else would we be visiting a maternity and baby store?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s smile froze at the corner of her mouth. She looked up, facing the man in front of her with a baffled expression,pletely unacquainted. The man chuckled, ¡°Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. You probably don¡¯t recognize me. I¡¯m acquainted with your Mo family¡¯s Mo Chen; my name is Li Yi.¡± Li Yi reached out his hand to her as if to shake hands. Qiao Ruoxin replied with a slight smile, ¡°There¡¯s no need for a handshake. I suppose you¡¯re not that close to Mo Chen, otherwise, I would have met you before.¡± Li Yiughed out loud, ¡°That¡¯s true. I did want to befriend your Mo family¡¯s Mo Chen, but our personalities just sh too much. We used to fight non-stop as kids and became even more ipatible as we grew up.¡± ¡°Is there something you want from me?¡± She had a feeling that Li Yi¡¯s appearance wasn¡¯t coincidental. ¡°I would like Princess Qiao to pass on a message for me. Tell your Mo family¡¯s Mo Chen that it¡¯s best not to dig up old, trivial matters. It¡¯s not good for anyone.¡± Qiao Ruoxin frowned, ¡°Are you speaking humannguage? I can¡¯t understand a word you¡¯re saying.¡± Li Yi¡¯s gaze swept her from head to toe, his tone ambiguous, ¡°Kid, you¡¯re still as arrogant as before. Honestly, you should thank that girl who fell from the building ten years ago because without her, you might have been the one dead.¡± ¡°¡­¡± This statement sent chills down Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s spine. She let out a coldugh, ¡°What do you mean? I was only about eleven years old ten years ago, do I know you?¡± The more she saw of Li Yi, the more repulsive he became, invoking a visceral sense of nausea. Li Yi stepped forward as the maid tried to protect Qiao Ruoxin, ¡°What are you doing! Don¡¯te near Miss Qiao!¡± ¡°Get lost! I¡¯m just talking to our Princess Qiao, what¡¯s it to you?¡± Li Yi shoved the maid to the ground. The other customers and staff in the store were frightened but didn¡¯t dare to say anything. After all, this was the son of the Li Family, Li Yi, whose power and influence were overwhelming. His family was in politics, and Li Yi¡¯s father appeared in the news almost every day. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face was icily calm. She nced outside the store. Why hadn¡¯t her bodyguardse in yet? ¡°Don¡¯t bother looking. Your bodyguards have been tied up by mine, exchanging blows.¡± Li Yi said leisurely. She stared at the hoodlum in front of her, ¡°What exactly do you want to say?¡± Li Yi said, ¡°Xinxin, you¡¯ve really be more beautiful than when you were a child. It¡¯s a pity though, fancying someone as hot-tempered as Mo Chen. Is he good to you? How about you abort the child and follow me instead? I won¡¯t despise you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s delicate face turned extremely cold, ¡°I¡¯ll give you a chance to take back that sentence.¡± Li Yi replied, ¡°Take it back? When I, Li Yi, say something, I never take it back. Unless, of course, you beg me, Xinxin?¡± Xinxin? Disgusting! Qiao Ruoxin suddenly curled up the corners of her mouth in a smile and beckoned Li Yi over with a delicate finger, ¡°Young Master Li,e a little closer.¡± Li Yi raised an eyebrow, not expecting the girl to bite so quickly? If he could snatch away Mo Chen¡¯s beloved woman just like that, it would indeed be quite an achievement. ¡°Xinxin, you¡¯re quite cooperative. What¡¯s so great about being with Mo Chen? With his fiery temper, does he even know how to spell ¡®gentle¡¯? Tell me, how did you go blind back then, just by staring at faces, right?¡± Li Yi approached Qiao Ruoxin and looked down at the proud little girl. Her eyes were as bright and captivating as they were in her childhood. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips curved up ever so slightly, then suddenly, her lovely face showed a ferocious resolve and she kicked the man¡¯s groin with precision. Li Yi¡¯s eyes went wide, his face turned deathly pale. He froze for a second, maintaining his posture, then let out a scream and staggered back several steps. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Are you fucking asking to die?¡± The smile on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips grew thicker; she tossed her long, curly hair back and spoke with arrogance and disdain, ¡°Xinxin is not a name you can call, is it?¡± With that, she didn¡¯t give Li Yi another nce and turned to walk towards the exit of the store. Chapter 404 - 404 404 He and I Are Only Suited to Be Enemies ?Chapter 404: Chapter 404: He and I Are Only Suited to Be Enemies Chapter 404: Chapter 404: He and I Are Only Suited to Be Enemies Li Yi leaned against the wall, doubled over with his hands covering his crotch, face pale as if he was about to die. The next second, Li Yi copsed onto the floor, curling up into a ball and unable to control himself, he let out a cry of agony. ¡­ Outside the shop. Qiao Ruoxin walked out about ten meters away with a disgruntled face, while the maid behind her hurriedly followed with small, quick steps. ¡°Miss Qiao, are you alright!¡± The maid had been watching the whole scene, thinking Qiao Ruoxin was really going to betray Master Mo and throw herself into Li Yi¡¯s arms. She didn¡¯t expect Qiao Ruoxin to be so fierce¡­ She kicked Li Yi directly, knowing it was the most fragile part of a man. The maid saw Qiao Ruoxin use all her strength in that kick, and now Li Yi was probably in agonizing pain. Qiao Ruoxin stopped walking, looked down, and touched her abdomen: ¡°Baby, I¡¯m sorry you two had to see such a disgusting man.¡± But¡­ what did Li Yi mean by his words? What did he mean by saying she should be grateful for that girl who fell from the building ten years ago? Otherwise, she would be the one who died? What does this have to do with her? The maid approached cautiously and asked, ¡°Miss Qiao, will you continue shopping?¡± ¡°Not in the mood anymore, let¡¯s go home.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± After leaving the shopping za, Qiao Ruoxin got into the car. The bodyguard looked at her apologetically, as if afraid she would blow up at any moment, but she never lost her temper. She just sat in the back seat of the car, picking up her phone to look up news about the girl¡¯s fall from the building that year. The news said that the girl who fell was only 18 years old¡­ Damn! What a bunch of scumbags! Even if Li Yi wasn¡¯t the murderer in that case, he must have been one of them, or why would he be so flustered? Qiao Ruoxin remembered that when she was eleven or twelve, she didn¡¯t know Li Yi at all. As for the meaning of Li Yi¡¯s words? ¡­ In the evening. Mo Chen exploded with rage the moment he received the bodyguard¡¯s phone report, standing up abruptly and leaving the conference hall. The remaining people in the conference room looked at each other, not knowing what had happened. He drove back to the Mo Family Estate alone. At this moment, Qiao Ruoxin was alone in her bedroom, having juste out of a bath. She wore a bathrobe, with a faint scent of shower gel on her body. Her long hair was pinned up, a few loose strands falling over her fair, swan-like neck. With a ¡®snap¡¯, the bedroom door was suddenly pushed open, making a loud noise. It startled her. Qiao Ruoxin turned around, saw the fury on Master Mo¡¯s face as he took a few long strides to approach her, and after he thoroughly checked that she was unharmed, his expression softened a little. ¡°Mo Chen, what¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Did Li Yi look for you?¡± His voice was low and serious, tinged with displeasure. She nodded, ¡°Yeah, he insulted me, so I kicked him.¡± Mo Chen immediately got angry: ¡°Don¡¯t you know you¡¯re pregnant now?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine, it¡¯s not that serious¡­¡± She could already feel the tension in the air. He stared at her for a while, then pulled her into his arms, and said in a deep voice, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I didn¡¯t protect you well enough.¡± Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t know how to react for a moment, and lifted her arms to embrace the man¡¯s tall body. ¡°It¡¯s not your fault, I shouldn¡¯t have gone shopping¡­¡± ¡°Starting from tomorrow, I¡¯ll have Xiaowu follow you.¡± Xiaowu? That was Mo Chen¡¯s personal bodyguard, practically invincible at his side, capable of doing anything. Protecting her seemed like overkill. ¡°No need, no need, I¡¯ll just stay home and take care of myself, I won¡¯t go out randomly anymore, unless you take me out, okay?¡± Mo Chen let go of her and looked down, pressing his forehead against hers: ¡°Good¡­¡± She knew thattely Grandpa Mo was especially busy, with a pile ofpany issues and also having to solve such old cases, she didn¡¯t want to add to Mo Chen¡¯s burden. Suddenly, the man¡¯s phone began to vibrate. Mo Chen looked at the phone, his handsome face instantly turned cold, and he answered the call: ¡°Uncle Li.¡± From the phone came the furious roar of a middle-aged man: ¡°Mo Chen! For the sake of the friendship with your father, you hand over that woman to me, and I¡¯ll let this go.¡± Mo Chen nced at Qiao Ruoxin: ¡°Are you talking about my woman?¡± ¡°Yes! The woman you found! I just attended your engagement banquet, and your woman injured my son like this, if my son ends up crippled, I won¡¯t let it go with the Mo Family!¡± He let out a disdainful sneer: ¡°Crippled is just crippled, a thing that fails to achieve sesses and causes troubles, why keep him just to lose face for you?¡± ¡°You! What are you saying! Is this how the Mo Family taught you!¡± Mo Chen moved his neck and sat on the bed end stool, embracing Qiao Ruoxin in his arms, speaking unhurriedly and with a deep voice: ¡°It¡¯s well known I have a bad temper. He dared to provoke my woman, he should¡¯ve imagined what would happen. To be frank with you, this is letting him off easy. If I had been there, I wouldn¡¯t have given him the chance to go to the hospital.¡± After saying that, he hung up the phone, not giving the other party a chance to retort. Qiao Ruoxin watched the entire phone call in a daze. Grandpa Mo was truly handsome in a new way, explosively so. But¡­ ¡°Mo Chen, won¡¯t you face any consequences for talking to Li Yi¡¯s father like that?¡± The man scoffed and replied: ¡°What consequences could there be?¡± ¡°The Li Family¡¯s background seems very powerful¡­¡± ¡°Little Ghost, do you know how many members of the Mo Family are in politics? The Li Family is nothing!¡± The man¡¯s eyes and tone were full of contempt. ¡°¡­¡± She truly didn¡¯t know how many members of the Mo Family there were. But she only knew that ording to rumors, thebined wealth of the Mo Family could rival a country, However, from the way Mo Chen spoke on the phone just now, it was clear that Grandpa Mo simply didn¡¯t regard the Li Family at all. ¡°Mo Chen, were you friends with Li Yi before?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s eyes filled with disdain, he hugged her waist and slowly said: ¡°yed together for a few days when we were kids, but we had different ambitions and paths, not kinds of people.¡± ¡°Why do I feel like you two are so simr, both with bad tempers, you should get along well, right?¡± She teased him on purpose. Mo Chen red at her angrily: ¡°Are youparing me with that scum who spied on the maids bathing at age 11?¡± ¡°¡­ ¡± Qiao Ruoxin thought about how trashy Li Yi was, but she didn¡¯t expect him to be so trashy from such a young age, utterly disgusting. ¡°So, is that why you didn¡¯t want to be friends with him?¡± Mo Chen: ¡°He and I are only fit to be enemies.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Mo Chen grabbed her chin, his expression serious, word by word he said: ¡°Li Yi got a female ssmate pregnant and then med me, understand?¡± Damn! Indeed, they were only fit to be enemies. Qiao Ruoxin had a sudden revtion: ¡°I have a bold idea, could the case of the girl¡¯s fall ten years ago have been done by Li Yi too, but he deliberately med it on you?¡± After all, Li Yi had prior offenses. Chapter 405 - 405 405 At such a young age harboring filthy ?Chapter 405: Chapter 405: At such a young age, harboring filthy thoughts, you should be yearning for love Chapter 405: Chapter 405: At such a young age, harboring filthy thoughts, you should be yearning for love Mo Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, ¡°Eight or nine out of ten.¡± ¡°What can be done then? It¡¯s already been ten years, evidence won¡¯t be easy to find now. With public opinion being so uproarious, they can¡¯t let you take the fall forever, right?¡± The man let out a snort ofughter, ¡°Little Ghost, I can handle this kind of thing, you just focus on taking care of the baby.¡± ¡°Um, I understand,¡± Qiao Ruoxin replied. Mo Chen asked, ¡°Finished with your bath?¡± ¡°Yeah, you go ahead and bathe, I¡¯ll go outside for some fresh air.¡± However, the man simply picked her up and headed toward the bathroom. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened, ¡°What are you doing? I¡¯ve already taken a bath!¡± ¡°Bathe with me one more time.¡± ¡°Mo Chen, you¡¯re being unreasonable!¡± ¡°Now that I¡¯m yourwful husband, what¡¯s the use of reason, hmm?¡± ¡°¡­¡± There was just no having a proper conversation with this dog of a man. The always silent and reticent Master Mo sure became talkative when bickering with her. Qiao Ruoxin pinched the man¡¯s waist, but all she felt were the firm muscles of his abs, impossible to pinch. The man let out a low chuckle, ¡°Stop it, it¡¯s ticklish.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The dog of a man is just a dog, deliberately making it sound so provocative. ¡­ Half an hourter. She was carried by the man back to the bed, and after bathing twice, she felt pretty tired. Mo Chen smoked a cigarette on the terrace, then came back to close the curtains with the remote and turned off all the lights in the bedroom before slipping under the covers and lying on the bed. He pulled her into his arms, and Qiao Ruoxin shifted slightly. ¡°Not asleep yet?¡± ¡°I¡¯m having trouble sleeping¡­ What should I do?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s hand restlessly moved to her belly, always seeking a hint of fetal movement, but unable to feel anything. ¡°Should I keep telling you stories?¡± ¡°Um, sure¡­ but you can¡¯t tell horror stories! I don¡¯t want to hear them!¡± The man chuckled softly, tightening his hold on her, and began to speak in azy voice, ¡°Do you still remember when you were 16 and went to that haunted house?¡± ¡°Um, I remember, it was during the summer break. I was scared to tears that time. Those untrustworthy friends of mine, as soon as the ghosts appeared, they ran and disappeared. Luckily, in the dark, I managed to grab onto an older brother¡¯s arm, and I followed him all the way out of the haunted house, but I lost track of him right before we got out.¡± She started to recall the experience of visiting the haunted house with Lan Ke and the others when she was 16, which had frightened her to tears. Mo Chen revealed, ¡°That older brother you¡¯re talking about was me.¡± !!!! Qiao Ruoxin was stunned. It was Mo Chen??? How could that be¡­ But when she thought about it, it made sense. Mo Chen had guards protecting her in secret, so he must have known about all her movements. ¡°Master Mo, just how many shady things have you done behind my back? You even followed me to the haunted house?¡± ¡°Afraid you¡¯d get scared and cry, and sure enough, you cried.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Warmth spread through Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s heart, and her lips curved up involuntarily: ¡°Did you start treating me as your girlfriend from that time? Why else would you care so much?¡± ¡°It was from that time that you felt you could start dating.¡± The manughed, his voice breaking. At 16, Qiao Ruoxin had indeed grown up a lot, but he still controlled himself, waiting for her to be an adult. But he also silently watched over her in the shadows. Many times he felt like a pervert, and it was getting worse. Fortunately, Little Ghost blinked and was an adult. In the dark, Qiao Ruoxin stared at the handsome outline of the man¡¯s face, ¡°You¡¯ve been plotting for a long time, making me so nervous when you confessed to me back then. I even felt particrly unlucky, wondering how I caught the eye of rich yboys like you.¡± Truth be told, when Mo Chen confessed to her at that time, her heart had sunk quite a bit. She felt she was done for, about to be the toy of this wealthy young master, without even the power to resist. That¡¯s why she was so excessively cruel to Mo Chen. It was really just ast struggle. Mo Chen closed his eyes, embraced her, and spoke in a deep,zy voice, ¡°Such a young age, such dirty thoughts, you should be longing for love.¡± She snorted arrogantly, ¡°I¡¯m already pregnant for you, and you¡¯re still talking about me?¡± ¡°Mmm, let¡¯s not talk about it, you¡¯re very good.¡± ¡­ The next day. When Qiao Ruoxin got up, it was already the afternoon. She was increasingly impressed with her ability to sleep, almost hibernating, simply unable to wake up. How could she be so tired¡­ Shezily got out of bed, finished washing up in the bathroom, and then took the indoor elevator down to the first-floor dining room for a meal. At the Mo Family Estate, a different nutritionist prepared a pregnant woman¡¯s meal for her every day. It wasn¡¯t particrly tasty, but it was nutritionally bnced. A maid brought over her phone, ¡°Miss Qiao, your phone has been ringing non-stop.¡± She put down her chopsticks and picked up the phone. It was Song Yingying calling. Ever since getting pregnant, she hadn¡¯t been active in the girl group for a long time, and naturally hadn¡¯t been in touch with Song Yingying. Qiao Ruoxin answered the phone while eating, ¡°Yingying, do you need something?¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin, now that you¡¯ve married into a wealthy family, you don¡¯t care about this little-known little actress anymore, huh?¡± Sheughed, ¡°Who says? I¡¯ve been a bit busytely, what¡¯s up?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to a party tonight, can youe with me? I¡¯m afraid to go alone. If I bring you, it¡¯ll give me a bit more face. Otherwise, I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll be bullied.¡± ¡°Are you trying to secure some resources?¡± ¡°Right, there will be a female director who does period idol dramas there. I want to get to know her. As you know, my poprity is nowhere near yours, and I¡¯m afraid she won¡¯t pay any attention to me.¡± ¡°Okay, send me the address on my phone, and I¡¯ll apany you.¡± ¡°Great, thank you, our beloved Qiao sister~¡± She chuckled lightly, said no more, hung up the phone, and continued to eat. ¡­ At the same time¡ª The Lawrence family and Qiao¡¯s mother were also having a meal, but in a quiet, deste vi, a peaceful dining room, without a hint of human presence, everything was bleak. Qiao¡¯s mother sighed, ¡°I really can¡¯t go through with it, after all, she is our daughter, and the twins she¡¯s carrying are our grandchildren, this¡­¡± Lawrence, however, said coldly, ¡°She is my daughter; the children she bears can only carry the Lawrence surname. What do we have to do with Mo Family¡¯s children?¡± ¡°Ruoxin will hate us! She¡¯ll never forgive us for this in her lifetime!¡± Lawrence, ¡°She¡¯s still young now, one day she¡¯ll grow up. When she gets her hands on the Lawrence Family shares, she¡¯ll understand the decisions we made were for her own good.¡± Qiao¡¯s mother suddenly felt a chill, ¡°Is it true what Xinxin said the other day? If it weren¡¯t for all your ex-wife¡¯s children dying identally, you wouldn¡¯t havee to find us, let alone ept Xinxin as your daughter?¡± ¡°What nonsense are you talking about? Ask yourself, all these years, by what right did you let my daughter call someone else father? Why did you keep it a secret from me? Of course, I will acknowledge my daughter!¡± Lawrence was getting angry. For all these years, he had not known that Qiao Ruoxin was his biological daughter, forced to watch as his daughter called someone else father. What kind of feeling was that! Chapter 406 - 406 406 Mr. Lawrence Would Like to Meet with ?Chapter 406: Chapter 406: Mr. Lawrence Would Like to Meet with You Chapter 406: Chapter 406: Mr. Lawrence Would Like to Meet with You Evening. Qiao Ruoxin changed into a loose chiffon dress, her gentle andzy big wavy curls falling behind her, paired with a pair of t shoes. She no longer had the privilege of wearing high heels, as the Mo Family could find countless reasons to prevent her from wearing them. Fortunately, her height was adequate even without high heels. The car slowly stopped outside a garden vi in the suburbs, the location of tonight¡¯s party. ¡°Miss Qiao has arrived,¡± the driver said. She acknowledged with a sound and then got out of the car. The number of bodyguards increased today due to yesterday¡¯s incident, and there were several female bodyguards to protect her closely. No sooner had she arrived than she caught everyone¡¯s attention. Song Yingying came towards her, full of confidence, ¡°Dear, you¡¯re finally here, I was about to cry¡­¡± Song Yingying wanted to give her a big hug, but was stopped by the indifferent female bodyguards. ¡°This is my friend.¡± When she looked at the bodyguard, the bodyguard withdrew her arm. Song Yingying¡¯s face changed color as she was frightened, stepping forward to embrace her, ¡°You¡¯re really ady of high society now, leaving the house with so many bodyguards. Is your Mr. Mo exaggerating a bit?¡± She whispered something into Song Yingying¡¯s ear, leaving Yingying with a face full of surprise, ¡°You¡­ No wonder. Look at you, gaining status through your child?¡± ¡°idental, okay?¡± She had not nned to get pregnant so early at all. ¡°Anyway, you seem to have secured your position as Mrs. Mo now. I still have to work hard.¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled without speaking, and the moment she looked up, she saw two annoying people, the Lu sisters, and her smile gradually faded. ¡°Why are the Lu sisters here too?¡± Song Yingying: ¡°It¡¯s said they have a good rtionship with the host here and were invited.¡± ¡°Well, where is that director you wanted to meet? Let¡¯s get on with our business first.¡± Song Yingying¡¯s eyes lit up, ¡°You¡¯re still the best to me, Qiao! Look over there, that person chatting with the Lu sisters, the youngest female director in the country, but with impressive achievements.¡± She slightly curled her lips, ¡°Let¡¯s go say hello then. I¡¯ll only introduce you, the rest is up to you.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes! Thank you so much!¡± Song Yingying nodded repeatedly, grateful just to be introduced, and knowing the rest was up to her to strive for. Qiao Ruoxin and Song Yingying walked over, and Lu Xingxing caught sight of her, feeling a tingling hatred. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin?¡± The female director recognized her instantly, calling out her name directly. She had been known under Mo Chen¡¯s name all along, his only ex-girlfriend, his only woman, his only pure love¡ªand everyone was aware of it. But in the past half-year since she entered the entertainment industry, she managed to establish her own reputation, so that many people who saw her would think not only of Mr. Mo¡¯s woman but also of her own name and identity. ¡°Hello, Director, I¡¯m Qiao Ruoxin, and this is my friend Song Yingying. We¡¯ve heard so much about you and have been wanting to meet you.¡± ¡°Is that so? I¡¯d like to meet you too. I want to meet all the beautiful actresses,¡± the female director was very amiable with no airs, and they chatted pleasantly. Latter, Qiao Ruoxin created an opportunity for the female director and Song Yingying to chat alone to the side. She herself slowly sipped orange juice alone. That¡¯s when Lu Xingxing approached her again, ¡°You¡¯re still in the mood to help others here, while your man is about to be a murderer.¡± Qiao Ruoxin nced at her dispassionately, ¡°Shouldn¡¯t you be happy about that?¡± ¡°What¡¯s there for me to be happy about! I feel nothing but heartache for Mo Chen; he¡¯s blinded himself. You are his one and only choice, but to be honest, I really don¡¯t know why Mo Chen likes you. Besides being somewhat good-looking, what else do you have?¡± Lu Xingxing was utterly bewildered. She thought that Mo Chen shouldn¡¯t be a superficial man, but rather someone who prioritizes the bigger picture. How could he be dazzled by mere beauty? ¡°Why are you thinking so much? Anyway, even without me, Mo Chen would never choose you.¡± Her arrogant tone and haughty look in her eyes gave Lu Xingxing an urge to tear her to pieces. ¡°I get it now, did you cast some kind of spell on Mo Chen? Aren¡¯t there female stars in the entertainment industry who keep ¡®Little Ghosts¡¯ or something? Are you keeping one too? You female stars really would stop at nothing to marry into a wealthy family!¡± Qiao Ruoxin was so angered she almostughed: ¡°Your imagination really is quite rich. Why don¡¯t you keep one yourself and snatch Mo Chen back?¡± With that said, she turned around, no longer wanting to waste words with Lu Xingxing. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin,e back here! I haven¡¯t finished talking to you¡­¡± Lu Xingxing was about to follow her but was blocked by two female bodyguards. ¡°What¡¯s this! Even you dare to bully me now?¡± Lu Xingxing shouted angrily. The female bodyguard responded, ¡°We are simply following Mr. Mo¡¯s orders. Please do not approach Miss Qiao, or you will be responsible for the consequences.¡± ¡°Responsible for the consequences? What are you going to do,y a hand on me? I can¡¯t bully Qiao Ruoxin, but I can¡¯t bully you either?¡± Saying this, Lu Xingxing raised her arm, ready to p them down. ¡°Xingxing! What are you causing a scene for! Come back with me!¡± Lu Feifei hurried over just in time to pull back her blockheaded younger sister. ¡°Sister, look at her! Even the Mo Family¡¯s bodyguards dare to bully me now!¡± Many strange looks were already being cast their way, and Lu Feifei had no choice but to forcefully drag Lu Xingxing away from there. Lu Feifei stuffed her sister into the car, feeling utterly humiliated. She couldn¡¯t bear to stay any longer, so she decided to leave with her. Just as Lu Feifei was about to get into the car, her phone in her handbag rang. She took it out to see that it was an unfamiliar number. After hesitating for a moment, Lu Feifei answered the call, ¡°This is Lu Feifei, may I ask who¡¯s speaking?¡± ¡°Miss Lu, good day. I am Annie, the secretary of Mr. Lawrence. Mr. Lawrence would like to meet with you. When would you be avable?¡± A sh of surprise crossed Lu Feifei¡¯s eyes. The Lawrence Family from the United States? How did they find her? After a few seconds of silence, Lu Feifei said, ¡°Sure, I have time now. Where shall we meet?¡± ¡°Good, I¡¯ll send you the address.¡± ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin stayed at the party for a while, then said goodbye to Song Yingying and left. After returning to the manor, an unfamiliar woman came forward with a ss of milk, ¡°Miss Qiao, hello, I am Linda, the new nutritionist, specifically in charge of your nutritional diet during your pregnancy.¡± ¡°Hello.¡± She observed the nutritionist before her, feeling that something was off. ¡°Miss Qiao, please drink this ss of milk; it helps with sleep.¡± ¡°I¡¯d rather not have milk at night; I might drink it tomorrow morning.¡± She went straight up the elevator. Linda watched with a smile as the elevator doors closed, but as her smile faded, her eyes revealed a lurking malevolence. Chapter 407 - 407 407 Then I might just cripple you on the ?Chapter 407: Chapter 407: Then I might just cripple you on the spot! Chapter 407: Chapter 407: Then I might just cripple you on the spot! Linda turned around and jumped in fright, for right behind her stood Mo Chen, his expression icy cold. ¡°Mo¡­ Master Mo, you¡¯ve returned.¡± Mo Chen looked at Linda for a few seconds, his voice deep and stern, ¡°Who are you?¡± ¡°I am the new nutritionist, Mrs. Mo specifically asked me toe and take care of Miss Qiao¡¯s diet during her pregnancy.¡± Linda thought she maintained herposure, but feeling the gaze of the notoriously vtile Master Mo, she was still somewhat nervous. The man¡¯s indifferent eyes showed not a trace of emotion. He took out his phone and dialed his mother¡¯s number; after three rings, it connected. ¡°Mom, did you hire another nutritionist?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Hmm, got it.¡± His attitude remained cold, and he hung up the phone after a few brief words. Linda stood there, her heart pounding, and with her head lowered, she dared not meet Mo Chen¡¯s gaze. Mo Chen didn¡¯t even nce at her, walking to the elevator and pressing the up button. Linda let out a sigh of relief and hurried away with the tray of milk in hand. This time she had failed, but she would find another opportunity next time. ¡­ Back in his bedroom, Mo Chen noticed Little Ghost was not there, then he stepped out onto the terrace and, sure enough, there she was. His phone began to vibrate again. As he put the phone to his ear, he walked towards Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s back. Qiao Ruoxin stood before the railing, gazing down at the serene and beautiful night view of the entire estate, the air filled with a light fragrance of flowers, refreshing to the soul. The man reached her side and wrapped his long arm around her waist. She stiffened slightly, and on looking up, she realized Mo Chen had returned. Mo Chen¡¯s hand caressed her waist as he spoke into the phone, ¡°Who¡¯s this?¡± Li Yi¡¯s voice came through from the other end, ¡°Mo Chen! I¡¯m giving you until noon tomorrow toe and bow down in apology with your woman or I¡¯m not letting this go!¡± Mo Chen¡¯s brows knitted into a scowl, and he let out a sneer of contempt, ¡°You sure you want me toe to the hospital? Because I might just cripple you on the spot!¡± Without giving the other person a chance to speak, he hung up the call. Qiao Ruoxin looked up at him, ¡°Was that Li Yi calling?¡± He embraced her soft body and lowered his head to rest his chin on her shoulder, his voicezy, ¡°Hmm¡­¡± ¡°What does he want?¡± ¡°Nothing. Did you go out tonight?¡± ¡°Hmm, I was helping a friend with an introduction.¡± The man stroked her head, ¡°You got back right on time. Had you been anyter, I might have had to go and fetch someone myself.¡± She chuckled lightly, ¡°That¡¯s why I came back on the dot.¡± ¡­ Meanwhile, in the VIP ward of the hospital. Li Yiy on the hospital bed motionless, hurling his phone violently to the ground, his teeth clenched in a snarl, ¡°Bitch! Almost wrecked me, yet you¡¯re still unscathed! Do you think hiding behind the Mo Family will protect you?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s kick had really hurt; Li Yi hadn¡¯t moved all night, and the doctors said had he arrived anyter, he might have truly been crippled. Suddenly remembering something, Li Yi picked up the phone from beneath the bed and made a call, ¡°Hey, while Mo Chen hasn¡¯t discovered the truth yet, quickly bribe all the marketing ounts and buy a bunch of inte trolls to shift public opinion towards Mo Chen¡¯s side. With this case, even if he brought in a famous detective from Mars, he won¡¯t find any evidence. It¡¯s been over a decade; what¡¯s there to find? Let Mo Chen take the fall for this!¡± After hanging up the phone, Li Yi finallyughed, ¡°Mo Chen, oh Mo Chen, you little brat, always against me since you were a kid. You think you¡¯re something special? What¡¯s wrong with carrying the can for your brothers? Pah!¡± Li Yi had disliked Mo Chen since they were young: arrogant, rude, and dismissive of everyone. But the brat was blessed with good looks, and all the women fell over themselves to get to Mo Chen. He had always been in overt and covertpetition with Mo Chen. After they had an outright falling out, they had no more contact. Ten years ago, indeed, Li Yi and his brothers had driven that girl to her death. Afterwards, however, they deliberately framed and incriminated Mo Chen, spreading this rumor within the circle. After all, the Mo Family was vast and influential domestically. Even if it were known that Mo Chen did it, nobody would dare to say a word, making Mo Chen the perfect scapegoat for Li Yi to pick. Li Yi opened his cellphone and searched for live discussions on Weibo. All were cursing Mo Chen for his decent facade but heartless deeds. Watching, Li Yiughed loudly, ¡°Little brat, it¡¯s been over ten years and you still can¡¯t find a damn piece of evidence. Carry this burden well, huh!¡± ¡­ Inside the vi. Guided by an address sent from her female secretary, Lu Feifei arrived here. After finishing a cup of tea on the living room sofa, she finally met with Lawrence. ¡°Hello, Mr. Lawrence, I am Lu Feifei.¡± Lu Feifei stood up and took the initiative to introduce herself. Lawrence gestured, ¡°Please sit, Miss Lu, no need for formalities.¡± ¡°May I ask what matter Mr. Lawrence has with me?¡± Her curiosity piqued, could it be about coborating with the Lu Family? But if that were the case, they should have approached her father directly. Lawrence began, ¡°I¡¯ve heard your sister was engaged to Mo Chen.¡± ¡°That was arranged by my father and Uncle Mo when we were children, but Mo Chen is not really interested in my sister.¡± Lawrence continued, ¡°I can help you break up Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen. However, your sister and Mo Chen really don¡¯t suit each other. I think you and Mo Chen would be quitepatible.¡± Lu Feifei found it rather absurd andughed, ¡°Me? How am Ipatible with Mo Chen?¡± ¡°You need Mo Chen. You want him to help you fight for a share of the inheritance in the future, right? Wouldn¡¯t it be more reasonable if Mo Chen were your husband?¡± Suddenly, Lu Feifei had an idea, ¡°Are you doing this because Simon pursued Qiao Ruoxin unsessfully, and now you¡¯re deliberately breaking them up for your son¡¯s revenge?¡± The thought seemed rational, but could it be an overreaction? Would Lawrence really meddle in the romantic entanglements of the younger generation? Lawrence scrutinized Lu Feifei across from him. He had already done his research: the sister was worthless, and one couldn¡¯t rely on her for anything. It was this elder sister, Lu Feifei, whose intelligence was notable. Just then, a phone rang. Lawrence answered the call, ¡°Linda, what¡¯s up? Did Ruoxin drink the milk?¡± ¡°Mr. Lawrence, it seems that Miss Qiao is wary of me. She doesn¡¯t take my advice and didn¡¯t drink the milk.¡± ¡°No worries, you¡¯ve just arrived; take your time.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Mr. Lawrence, I¡¯ve let you down.¡± ¡°If it was that easy, I wouldn¡¯t have needed you to infiltrate the Mo Family. You¡¯ll find an opportunity eventually.¡± After hanging up the phone, Lawrence looked at Lu Feifei across from him, ¡°So, what do you say? Shall we coborate?¡± Having overheard the conversation, Lu Feifei couldn¡¯t help asking, ¡°You¡¯ve infiltrated someone into the Mo Family to kill Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s child?¡± ¡°Exactly.¡± ¡°Mr. Lawrence, isn¡¯t that too cruel just to take revenge for your own son? Besides, your son Simon doesn¡¯t really seem to have lost anything, has he?¡± Lu Feifei felt that there was more to it than meets the eye. There must be some secret between Qiao Ruoxin and this Lawrence, otherwise why would he go to such lengths to kill her child? Lawrence stated, ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry about the reasons, Miss Lu. You just have to decide whether to work with me or not. We each have our own needs.¡± Chapter 408 - 408 408 Dare to run around again and Ill tie ?Chapter 408: Chapter 408: Dare to run around again and I¡¯ll tie you to the bed! Chapter 408: Chapter 408: Dare to run around again and I¡¯ll tie you to the bed! Mo Family Estate, midnight. Lately, Ruoxin often found herself unable to wake up during the day and struggling to fall asleep at night. Suddenly feeling thirsty, she nced at Mo Chen, who was deep asleep beside her, and quietly slipped his arm off her waist, gently lifted the covers, and got out of bed to leave the bedroom. Ruoxin closed the bedroom door behind her, wearing her robe as she prepared to go to the kitchen to grab a bottle of ice water from the fridge. She had never considered herself to be so finicky before, but since bing pregnant, she had be quite fussy, whimsically following her cravings. As she descended the stairs, her eyes still bleary with sleep, she suddenly heard the sound of someone making a phone call. She instantly became somewhat more alert and slowed her pace, hiding beside the staircase. She spied the silhouette of a woman making a secretive call. Who was that? Ruoxin observed carefully and recognized her as the new nutritionist, Linda, wasn¡¯t it? Linda was outside the kitchen on the phone, her voice lowered into the handset: ¡°Yes, it must be delivered before dawn, or the Mo Family¡¯s butler will check everything one by one and it won¡¯t be possible to hide it then. I¡¯m waiting here, hurry up!¡± Hidden to the side, Ruoxin¡¯s eyes shed with surprise. This nutritionist is up to no good! Suddenly, Linda turned around. Ruoxin quickly shrank back, then saw Linda leave the living room with an eerie expression. Ruoxin stepped out of her hiding spot, her brow slightly furrowed, deep in thought. What was that nutritionist up to? She turned and entered the kitchen, opened the fridge, grabbed a bottle of water, unscrewed the cap, and took a couple of sips. Then she took the elevator back to the bedroom. Her mind was still preupied with the content of the nutritionist¡¯s phone conversation. Was Linda, who was mainly responsible for her nutritional meals, targeting her specifically? When Ruoxin returned to the bedroom, she saw that the bedside wall light was on, and Mo Chen was propped up in bed, his handsome face clearly disying his ¡®just woken up¡¯ mood. ¡°Why are you awake?¡± she asked. His expression darkened as he looked up at her, ¡°Where did you go in the middle of the night?¡± In his sleep, when he reached out to the empty space beside him and found it uninhabited, he had abruptly opened his eyes only to discover that Little Ghost was gone. His tone was already quite irritable. Ruoxin smiled and raised the bottle of water in her hand, ¡°I suddenly felt a little thirsty, so I went to the fridge to get a bottle of water to drink.¡± She ced the bottle on the nightstand and crawled back into bed. Seeing his icy expression, she felt a bit helpless. She threw herself into his arms and hugged his body tightly, ¡°Husband, I was wrong. Please, don¡¯t be mad, okay?¡± Mo Chen looked down at her small face, her curly, thick eyshes drooping submissively. He eventually softened. One arm wrapped around the little imp in his embrace, and with his other hand, he lifted her chin and kissed her fiercely as if punishing her. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you wake me if you wanted water?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t want to disturb your sleep,¡± she replied. He scoffed, ¡°Sneaking away disturbs my sleep even more.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She pouted, looking aggrieved, and clung to his body, rubbing her cheek against his chest, ¡°Next time I¡¯ll definitely wake you up! Stupid man! And you said you¡¯re trying to improve your temper. It seems to me it¡¯s getting worse.¡± Mo Chen remained silent. Truly, ever since Ruoxin became pregnant, his emotions had be even more vtile, feeling irritable at merely the thought of her being out of his sight for a second. The man pulled up the covers, wrapping her in the nket, and bit her earlobe lightly, his tone threatening, ¡°Go to sleep! If you dare to run off again, I¡¯ll tie you to the bed!¡± Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud. ¡°What¡¯s so funny?¡± he asked. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, you¡¯re bing more and more perverse. Have you been watching too many of those kinds of movies? You actually want to tie me to the bed?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Why are you silent? Have you been watching adult movies with your brothers again recently?¡± ¡°No.¡± Qiao Ruoxin already felt the man¡¯s embarrassment and continued to tease him, ¡°Really? I don¡¯t believe it.¡± The man got angry, ¡°When I say no, it means no! Go to sleep!¡± Damn it. This Little Ghost is really torturous. If it weren¡¯t for the pregnancy, I would have definitely made her cry tonight. ¡­ The next day, early in the morning. When Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes, the man beside her was already gone. She was used to it; she wouldn¡¯t open her eyes until after ten every day. She stretchedzily, slowly sat up, and then got out of bed to wash up in the bathroom. After changing into a simple house dress in the cloakroom, as expected, the maid¡¯s knocking came on time, urging her to go down for breakfast. After Qiao Ruoxin arrived at the dining room, she immediately saw the new nutritionist, Linda. Linda brought over a nutritional meal and was detailing the nutritional content, as well as bringing over the milk she hadn¡¯t finished from the night before. Qiao Ruoxin looked at the food on her te, recalling the phone conversation she had overheard from Lindast night. Could this nutritionist Linda be trying to harm the child in her belly? After all, many members of the Mo Family didn¡¯t want Mo Chen to have an heir so young. ¡°Suddenly, I¡¯m craving beef noodles and don¡¯t want to eat these Western dishes.¡± Linda¡¯s smile froze on her lips. How difficult could this little ancestor be? Beef noodles early in the morning? Still smiling, Linda said, ¡°Miss Qiao, the Mrs. of the Mo Family asked us to take care of your diet, so I have to be responsible for your nutritional bnce. It¡¯s better to eat these in the morning, we can have beef noodles for lunch.¡± ¡°Is that so? Shouldn¡¯t you take good care of a pregnant woman¡¯s mood? I just want to eat beef noodles, what do I do?¡± She looked up at Linda, wanting to see what Linda intended to do. After all, Linda was a nutritionist hired by the Mrs. of the Mo Family, and it wasn¡¯t appropriate for her to just send her away, otherwise, it would create a rift between her and the Mrs. of the Mo Family. Linda had no choice but topromise, ¡°Alright then, I¡¯ll go and ask the kitchen to make it for you right away.¡± ¡°Thank you,¡± she nodded. After Linda left, Qiao Ruoxin turned to the maid beside her, ¡°How long is Linda nning to stay?¡± ¡°Miss Qiao, Linda is a well-known nutritionist in the country, specializing in creating nutritional meals for young wives in wealthy circles in recent years, ensuring the nutritional bnce for pregnant women.¡± ¡°I¡¯m asking how long she¡¯s going to stay?¡± The maid answered awkwardly, ¡°She might stay until the child of you and Mr. Mo is born.¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but widen her eyes, ¡°That long?¡± Wouldn¡¯t that give her many opportunities to act? ¡­ As night fell, in the evening. Hengzhong Group was nning to acquire some businesses being sold by Lu Group, and everything had been agreed upon, with the official signing today. Mo Chen represented his father, Mo Tian, in signing the agreement. At the celebration banquet held by Lu Group in the evening, Mo Chen was also invited, but he only nned to make an appearance before leaving. ¡°Mo Chen, thank you for the support of the Mo Family. Tonight, your uncle wants to have a few extra drinks with you,¡± Lu Ming raised his champagne ss and smiled. Mo Chen clinked sses and then downed the champagne in his ss. But he said, ¡°Uncle Lu, this is thepensation that the Mo Family ought to make, so after this, Lu Xingxing and I owe each other nothing.¡± Chapter 409 - 409 409 Better to Kill a Thousand by Mistake ?Chapter 409: Chapter 409: Better to Kill a Thousand by Mistake than to Let One Go Chapter 409: Chapter 409: Better to Kill a Thousand by Mistake than to Let One Go This remark reached the peak of awkwardness, and Lu Ming could only casually brush it aside. ¡°Well, then, you stay a little longer, I¡¯ll go and mingle with the other guests.¡± Mo Chen revealed an indifferent smile and nodded, ¡°Please, go ahead.¡± Standing by, Lu Xingxing couldn¡¯t help but speak up, ¡°What do you mean ¡®we owe each other nothing¡¯! It was you who wanted to set up the arranged marriage, and now it¡¯s also you who want to cancel it! Everything is decided by you!¡± The man¡¯s expression remained cold, and he nced at Lu Xingxing with detachment, continuing to drink his champagne without a single word in reply. ¡°Why don¡¯t you say anything, feeling guilty, aren¡¯t you!¡± Lu Xingxing felt like she was about to explode with anger. Lu Feifei stepped forward and grabbed her, ¡°Xingxing! It¡¯s a celebration party tonight, can¡¯t you stop being so wilful!¡± ¡°Sister!¡± Lu Xingxing felt like she was about to die of grievance, but no one was on her side. ¡°Go to mom, be good.¡± Lu Xingxing looked at Mo Chen with a face full of resentment before turning away. Mo Chen, from the beginning to the end, didn¡¯t give Lu Xingxing even a straight look, his dark eyes full of disdain. ¡°Mr. Mo, I will take care of my sister in the future and won¡¯t cause you any more trouble,¡± Lu Feifei said as she raised her champagne ss to show her sincerity. The man nced at her and said in a low voice, ¡°Are you sure you can handle her?¡± Lu Feifei smiled, ¡°Even if I can¡¯t, I have to. It¡¯s all been decided, she has no chance with you anymore, and I wish you and Miss Qiao happiness.¡± Mo Chen scrutinized her and then gently clinked his ss. Lu Feifei¡¯s lips curled up, ¡°Can I add you on WeChat? If my sister does anything crazy, I can inform you in advance.¡± The man replied coldly, ¡°No need, my woman is pregnant and her emotions are unstable. She gets jealous easily.¡± ¡°It seems the rumors from the outside world are not all true, saying you¡¯re irritable and paranoid. I didn¡¯t expect you to be so indulgent toward your woman, clearly, you¡¯re a good man,¡± Lu Feifei said. Mo Chen looked at his wristwatch, it was almost time to go back. He put down his champagne ss and stated in a deep voice, ¡°I have other matters to attend to, I¡¯ll be leaving now.¡± ¡°Alright, safe journey. If my sister does anything crazy, can I inform you by phone?¡± Lu Feifei asked again. Mo Chen¡¯s eyebrows furrowed, and after a moment¡¯s hesitation, he answered, ¡°If your sister troubles my woman again, next time, I might really not be able to stop myself from harming her.¡± Then, he turned around and left indifferently. Lu Feifei looked at the man¡¯s tall and handsome figure, chuckled lightly, and sipped the champagne in her ss. Irritable, yes, quite irritable. But indeed very indulgent toward his own woman. The woman who manages to live in Mo Chen¡¯s heart is destined to be pampered to the skies. ¡­ Mo Family Estate. Madam Mo came back to the country early because she was worried about Qiao Ruoxin. At the moment, Qiao Ruoxin was in the garden swinging on a swing, bored, and blowing in the night breeze all by herself. The life of pregnancy was so dull, just eating, sleeping, and taking walks every day, especially under the care of a professional team, she felt even morezy. A maid was helping her with the swing when suddenly she spotted Madam Mo¡¯s figure in the distance and whispered a warning, ¡°Madam is here! Madam is here!¡± Madam Mo? Qiao Ruoxin instantly stood up and looked up to see it was indeed Madam Mo, and behind her was the nutritionist Linda. Moreover, Mrs. Mo¡¯splexion seemed rather pallid¡ªcould Linda haveined about her? ¡°Madam, you have returned.¡± She greeted her with a smile. Mrs. Mo walked up to her, her gaze falling on her abdomen with some displeasure: ¡°Look at yourplexion; you vomit everything you eat. When will your nutrition catch up? You¡¯re carrying twins; your belly should already be showing. Why is it still so t?¡± ¡°¡­¡± This litany of rebukes left her unsure how to respond. Was her morning sickness her fault? When she couldn¡¯t hold down food, what could she do? Mrs. Mo reached out her hand, and Linda from behind handed over a shawl. The expression on Mrs. Mo¡¯s face darkened as she draped the shawl over her, ¡°I heard from Linda that you¡¯re not eating the nutritional meals she prepared?¡± Qiao Ruoxin nced at Linda. As expected, she had tattled, huh¡­ ¡°Madam, I really haven¡¯t had much of an appetite, and those nutritional meals don¡¯t look appetizing at all¡­¡± Mrs. Mo couldn¡¯t help but sigh, ¡°Ah, the nutritional meals are meant to help you keep up your nutrition. You have to eat even if you can¡¯t stomach it. Even if not for yourself, you have to think about the babies in your womb, especially since they¡¯re twins. Maintaining bnced nutrition is already very difficult.¡± ¡°Madam, please don¡¯t be angry. I did eat quite a bit today.¡± She reassured Mrs. Mo with a smile, gently holding onto her arm. She felt that Mrs. Mo was even more anxious than she was, constantly monitoring her every move, almost wishing to surveil her 24 hours a day. Suddenly, it urred to her that Mo Chen had the same mindset. Like mother, like son. Qiao Ruoxin was in the middle of her pregnancy, and Mrs. Mo didn¡¯t want to distress her with severe words, so she began to advise her earnestly, ¡°Ruoxin, you must understand that the pregnancy stage is critical for a woman, especially since you¡¯re carrying twins. You must take good care of your health. Only after you get through these first three months in good shape will I feel at ease about you having the wedding. Otherwise, how can I be at peace?¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± ¡°Linda is a professional. She has helped many pregnant women who all went on to have sessful and easy natural births with minimal pain. You understand?¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at Linda and spoke directly, ¡°Is that so? But I feel like Miss Lindaes with ill-intent.¡± Linda¡¯s face changed drastically; she never expected this young girl to be so blunt. Mrs. Mo frowned, ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± ¡°That night when I was thirsty and went to grab water from the fridge, I saw Miss Linda on the phone, seemingly trying to sneak something in during the night because it could be checked and harder to bring in after dawn by the butler.¡± She openly shared what she had seen and heard, leaving the rest for Mrs. Mo to judge. As expected, Mrs. Mo¡¯s face grew even more somber as she turned to Linda, ¡°Linda, what are you trying to sneak in? Why are you avoiding the butler¡¯s inspection?¡± ¡°Madam, I haven¡¯t¡­ Miss Qiao must have misunderstood. I really haven¡¯t done anything. Could Miss Qiao be a bit paranoid during her pregnancy¡­?¡± Damn! Qiao Ruoxin had not expected Linda to speak this way. Mrs. Mo was silent for a few seconds before saying, ¡°Linda, you can go and take a few days off. I¡¯ll continue to pay your sry, and I¡¯ll find someone else for your follow-up work.¡± ¡°Madam, you can¡¯t just take Miss Qiao¡¯s word for it. I know Miss Qiao doesn¡¯t like me because I force her to eat those nutritional meals, but that doesn¡¯t mean she can insult my character¡­¡± Linda was starting to panic. Her n hadn¡¯t even begun, and she was already being sent away. How could she exin this to Mr. Lawrence? ¡°Go wait for me in the drawing-room. I will talk to you shortly.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Linda left, full of reluctance but unable to show it too much, so she had no choice but to leave. Mrs. Mo turned to Qiao Ruoxin, ¡°Do you really suspect Linda has a problem, or do you just dislike those nutritional meals?¡± ¡°Madam, I truly did hear her on the phone in the middle of the night.¡± ¡°Hmm, I understand. Go back and rest early. I¡¯ll take care of it,¡± said Mrs. Mo before she too turned away. The reason Mrs. Mo believed Qiao Ruoxin was because she wanted to protect the twins at all costs¡ªbetter to mistakenly punish a thousand than to let a single guilty one go. Chapter 410 - 410 410 Second Prenatal Check-up ?Chapter 410: Chapter 410: Second Prenatal Check-up Chapter 410: Chapter 410: Second Prenatal Check-up In the living room. Linda sat ufortably on the sofa, unsure of how Mrs. Mo would deal with her. Finally, she heard footstepsing from behind her. Linda turned around, ¡°Mrs. Mo.¡± ¡°Sit down.¡± Mrs. Mo walked directly to the sofa opposite and sat down. Before Mrs. Mo could speak, Linda hurried to defend herself, ¡°Mrs. Mo, you can¡¯t just take Miss Qiao¡¯s word for it. She doesn¡¯t like the nutritional meals I prepare, and besides, it¡¯s normal for pregnant women to be emotionally unstable¡­¡± Mrs. Mo said, ¡°I know, she¡¯s just a child; don¡¯t take it to heart.¡± Linda was startled, ¡°So you mean¡­¡± ¡°Ruoxin is young, and being pregnant, her emotions are likely unstable. Here¡¯s what we¡¯ll do¡ªtake some time off and rest. If I need help, I will call you.¡± Mrs. Mo was straightforward and directly issued a dismissal. ¡°Mrs. Mo, are you really firing me?¡± Linda couldn¡¯t believe Mrs. Mo would just let her go so easily. Just because of what Qiao Ruoxin said? ¡°I have no choice, I need to consider the pregnant woman¡¯s feelings. After all, she is just a child, and we adults should be more tolerant, don¡¯t you agree?¡± Mrs. Mo sighed, as if burdened with many reluctances. Linda slowly stood up, ¡°I understand, but madam, if you spoil an iing daughter-inw like this, forgive my bluntness, but she may take advantage of you after the wedding.¡± After speaking, Linda turned and left. Mrs. Mo, however, was deep in thought, her mind a mystery to all. The butler approached, ¡°Madam, should we still pay Linda¡¯s sry?¡± ¡°Pay her, and also, find someone to follow her, see whom she meets these days.¡± Mrs. Mo thought if Linda was indeed here to harm someone, then she needed to know who was behind Linda, or she would be unable to guard against them. Butler: ¡°Yes, understood. I¡¯ll take care of it right away.¡± ¡­ After Qiao Ruoxin returned to the bedroom, she saw Mo Chen already lying in bed, dressed in a ck robe, looking at his phone. When he heard the door open, the man looked up and said in a deep voice, ¡°Where have you been?¡± ¡°Took a walk in the garden.¡± She walked over and threw herself into the man¡¯s embrace. He wrapped one arm around her naturally and switched off his phone with the other, tossing it onto the nightstand. Then he shifted his position to hold her properly. ¡°Unhappy?¡± Mo Chen looked down at her bright eyes. ¡°No¡­ It¡¯s just the pregnancy; I¡¯m more sensitive.¡± Mo Chen lifted her into hisp, hisrge hand moving towards her abdomen, ¡°Want to talk about it with your legal husband?¡± She couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°I sent away the nutritionist that Mrs. Mo had hired. Do you think she¡¯ll be upset?¡± The man frowned, ¡°Maybe, but she cares more about the child in your belly.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was at a loss for words. Indeed, Mrs. Mo had seemed a bit unhappy just now, but for the sake of the child in her womb, she had forcefully held back. ¡°Won¡¯t Mrs. Mo take revenge on me after the child is born?¡± Mo Chen snorted and pinched her soft, fair cheek, ¡°She¡¯s not that petty.¡± ¡°Alright then¡­¡± ¡°Get some sleep, we have a prenatal check-up scheduled for tomorrow.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was taken aback, ¡°Another check-up? Has it been a month already?¡± These days, with her routine of eating and sleeping, she hadn¡¯t noticed time passing so quickly. ¡­ The next day, early morning. Qiao Ruoxin had arranged to go to the hospital for a prenatal checkup, apanied by Mrs. Mo and Mo Chen. She felt as if she wasn¡¯t going to the hospital, but rather walking the red carpet, guarded by bodyguards both in front and behind, with Mo Chen on one side and Mrs. Mo on the other. Tsk tsk¡­ Such treatment was truly of a super-luxury level. Of course, it was because of the twins in her stomach that she could enjoy this kind of treatment. Qiao Ruoxin had gone for a prenatal checkup, while Mrs. Mo and Mo Chen waited in the rest area. Mrs. Mo sat on the sofa, her pride apparent in her posture, exuding the temperament of ady from an affluent family no matter how one looked at her. ¡°Mo Chen, the wedding date is approaching. Will Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s parents being?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The man remained silent. ¡°Not even one of them? What kind of parents are these?¡± Mrs. Mo frowned unhappily, arms crossed. Mo Chen¡¯s frown deepened as he said in a heavy tone, ¡°Trash parents.¡± At that moment, Qiao Ruoxin walked out from inside, looking exhausted. Mo Chen went over to her and supported her increasingly weak body, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Had blood drawn, so tired¡­¡± She had be so frail; she couldn¡¯t even bear to look at herself anymore. Mrs. Mo, on the other hand, stood up to carefully check theb report. All the indicators were more or less normal, except for some hypoglycemia. At that moment, Dr. Wang, who was responsible for Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s prenatal care during her pregnancy, came out. ¡°Dr. Wang, she doesn¡¯t have any serious problems, does she?¡± ¡°Mrs. Mo and Mr. Mo, please rest assured, there¡¯s nothing serious. It¡¯s just some hypoglycemia. I¡¯ve prescribed some medication; she just needs to take it on time. Besides, she needs a bnced diet, as her appetite doesn¡¯t seem very good¡­¡± The doctor said a lot, but Mrs. Mo only remembered the need for a bnced diet¡ªit seemed necessary to find a nutritionist. After the ultrasound, she finally saw what resembled a little meatball. At the next prenatal visit, they should be able to see the baby¡¯s formed shape. Mo Chen looked at the ultrasound snapshot with aplicated expression. ¡°What are you thinking?¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but think Mo Chen¡¯s expression looked rather indescribable. The man said in a deep voice, ¡°This is my child?¡± It just looked like a little meatball; one couldn¡¯t make out anything distinct. She chuckled, ¡°Of course, it hasn¡¯t developed its shape yet.¡± Mrs. Mo gave Mo Chen a re, ¡°By the next prenatal checkup, you¡¯ll be able to see what the child looks like. It¡¯s your first time being a father, you have no experience.¡± At that moment, Mrs. Mo¡¯s phone rang. After taking a call, Mrs. Mo¡¯s expression became somewhat grave, and she said to Mo Chen, ¡°You take Ruoxin back first, I have some matters to take care of.¡± Mo Chen responded indifferently. Then, Mrs. Mo turned and left. Watching Mrs. Mo¡¯s retreating figure in the hospital corridor, Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Where¡¯s Mom going?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t know.¡± The man wrapped an arm around her waist and walked toward the elevator. ¡°So we¡¯re heading back now?¡± ¡°Taking you out for a stroll.¡± Qiao Ruoxinughed, ¡°It¡¯s still Mo Chen who treats me the best. I was almost bored to death in the manor.¡± Even though the manor was picturesque and had all the facilities, there was still a feeling of being imprisoned. The corners of Mo Chen¡¯s mouth lifted, ¡°Sweet talker, where do you want to go?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ I want to go to the cinema to watch a movie, the one where I made a cameo wearing a wedding dress has been released, I want to see it.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Suddenly, she felt her fatigue disappear, and she clung to the man¡¯s arm, smiling brightly. However, she had no idea that Mrs. Mo was on her way to see Jiang Pen. Chapter 411 - 411 411 Half a Month Until the Wedding ?Chapter 411: Chapter 411: Half a Month Until the Wedding Chapter 411: Chapter 411: Half a Month Until the Wedding In the car. There was a gloomy expression on Mrs. Mo¡¯s face as she looked at the driver, ¡°Are you sure Linda went to see Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mother?¡± ¡°Yes, it was indeed Miss Qiao¡¯s mother.¡± Mrs. Mo pursed her lips tightly. She had never seen such insane parents. What did they mean by bribing Linda to be Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s nutritionist? To harm the child in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s womb? Mrs. Mo had considered countless possibilities, but she never expected it to be Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s own mother! Forty minutester. The car arrived at the vimunity where Jiang Pen lived. The driver helped her open the car door. After Mrs. Mo got out of the car, she surveyed the wealthy neighborhood and concluded the environment was fairly good. ¡°Wait for me here.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± the driver responded. Mrs. Mo walked up to the vi¡¯s gate and pressed the doorbell. A few secondster, the door was opened by the nanny. ¡°Who are you looking for?¡± ¡°I am looking for Ms. Jiang Pen. Tell her that I am Mo Chen¡¯s mother.¡± ¡°Alright, please wait a moment.¡± The nanny, unaware of the situation, went to report exactly that. After closing the door, she happened to meet Jiang Pening down from upstairs. ¡°Who is it?¡± ¡°Madam, there is ady outside who says she is Mo Chen¡¯s mother. Would you like to see her?¡± the nanny said. Mo Chen¡¯s mother? Mrs. Mo? Qiao¡¯s mother¡¯s face changed instantly. Why would Mrs. Moe to her door, and how did she know where she lived? Qiao¡¯s mother felt a sudden, inexplicable nervousness but still feigned calmness as she told the nanny, ¡°Please let her in, and bring two more cups of tea.¡± Then, Qiao¡¯s mother walked toward the sofa in the sitting room, adjusted her emotions a bit, and sat down. At this time, Mrs. Mo had been invited into the house and was walking toward the sofa in the living room. As Mrs. Mo approached, she was already taking in the woman sitting on the sofa. Jiang Pen looked fragile and gentle, evoking a protective instinct in others, so unlike her daughter Ruoxin¡¯s bright and cheerful demeanor. Qiao¡¯s mother was also sizing up the hostess of the Mo Family, who exuded a powerful presence with an aloof demeanor, truly befitting the matriarch of the Mo Family. ¡°Please have a seat, Mrs. Mo.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Mrs. Mo smoothed her skirt and sat on the sofa, then looked up at Qiao¡¯s mother opposite her, ¡°I am here to confirm one thing, and after that, I¡¯ll leave immediately without staying a moment longer.¡± ¡°What do you want to say?¡± ¡°Ms. Jiang, I want to ask you if Qiao Ruoxin is your biological daughter?¡± Mrs. Mo¡¯s face was serious, devoid of any jest. Qiao¡¯s mother frowned, ¡°What do you mean by that? If Qiao Ruoxin is not my biological daughter, whose biological daughter could she be?¡± ¡°Then why did you bribe Linda to go to the Mo Family and attend to Qiao Ruoxin? Was it to terminate the child in her womb? I have never seen a mother as malicious as you,¡± Mrs. Mo scoffed coldly. ¡°What nonsense are you spouting? When have I ever wanted to terminate the child in her womb? I don¡¯t even know who Linda is!¡± After speaking, Qiao¡¯s mother¡¯s face suddenly turned pale. Could it be¡­ the Lawrences? Qiao¡¯s mother asked again, ¡°What does Linda do? Tell me!¡± Madame Mo narrowed her eyes as she looked at Jiang Pen, who had an expression of panic. It was as though she waspletely unaware. ¡°Linda is the nutritionist I found for Qiao Ruoxin, responsible for her dietary nning during pregnancy.¡± Madame Qiao¡¯s face turned pale instantly. She hadn¡¯t expected the Lawrences to be so ruthless. Were they really nning to abort Ruoxin¡¯s child? And it was twins! Madame Mo watched her remain silent for a long time, then stood up and slowly began, ¡°Up to now, I haven¡¯t felt that my son must have your daughter, but since he likes her, what can I do? I respect his choice, especially now that Qiao Ruoxin is carrying the Mo Family¡¯s heir; I have imed these twins for myself!¡± With that, Madame Mo stood up, ready to leave. She had only taken a few steps when she stopped and turned back to look at Madame Qiao: ¡°Mrs. Jiang, the children¡¯s wedding is on the horizon. I will send you the wedding invitation, and it doesn¡¯t matter to me whether youe or not. As long as my son is happy, that¡¯s enough. As a parent, that¡¯s all you need to do, but sadly, you can¡¯t even do that much. No wonder your daughter would rather cut ties with you to follow my son. Tsk tsk¡­ If I were her, I wouldn¡¯t want a mother like you either¡ªmore of a hindrance than a help, abort the twins? How could you even think of that! Are you even a woman?¡± Madame Mo vented all her pent-up anger, a rare loss ofposure for someone who usually cared so much about her public image. After Madame Mo had left, Madame Qiao sat alone on the couch, her mind in disarray. Her head was filled with Madame Mo¡¯s words and Lawrence¡¯s malice¡­ Immediately, Madame Qiao picked up her phone and dialed Lawrence¡¯s number. The call was quickly connected. ¡°Lawrence! Have you gone mad? Did you really nt someone inside the Mo Family just to kill the twins my daughter is carrying? How could you be so cruel!¡± After a long silence on the other end, Lawrence finally spoke: ¡°Pen, I had no choice. Ruoxin must return and take over the family business, or else the power of the Lawrence Family will fall into the hands of others. I¡¯ve worked so hard for so many years¡­ cough cough cough¡­¡± He was interrupted by violent coughing on the line. Suddenly, a woman¡¯s voice came through the phone, ¡°Sir, you¡¯ve coughed up blood¡­¡± Beep¡­ beep¡­ The call was suddenly disconnected. Madame Qiao¡¯s body stiffened. Coughed up blood? Was Lawrence coughing up blood? Lawrence¡¯s health had always been good, so how could he be coughing up blood? ¡­ In the car. After watching the movie, Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen were preparing to return to the estate. She had been crying non-stop since leaving the cinema because the movie¡¯s editing in thetter part turned out to be rather touching. In her cameo appearance, she yed the ex-girlfriend of the male lead who was his unattainable past love. Then the male lead attended her wedding, crying in such a heart-wrenching and resentful way. Mo Chen looked down at Little Ghost leaning on his shoulder, with red eyes and tears still clinging to her eyshes, and he sighed deeply, ¡°Still crying?¡± ¡°It¡¯s just that the scenes in the movie were so touching¡­¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± She looked up at the man¡¯s proud chin, ¡°Did you find it touching too?¡± ¡°It¡¯s all fake,¡± came the man¡¯s disdainful retort. She chuckled, ¡°I knew it; you cold-blooded creature definitely wouldn¡¯t have any reaction.¡± Mo Chen looked down at her and said gravely, ¡°I¡¯ve experienced it myself. Haven¡¯t you seen my reaction?¡± Qiao Ruoxin was briefly taken aback by his words. During the two years of her disappearance, Mo Chen had driven himself to a dead end, sinking into darkness without the will or the way toe out. She could imagine how difficult those two years must have been for Mo Chen, but she couldn¡¯tprehend the specifics of what he went through every minute and second. And Mo Chen never spoke of it. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, is our wedding dateing up soon?¡± she asked now, somewhat eager to get married quickly for fear something else might happen. It seemed better to get married sooner rather thanter, to settle her worries. The man said gravely, ¡°About half a month away.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened; it wasing up that quickly. But then, she was already two months into her pregnancy. Chapter 412 - 412 412 Help Your Husband Put It On Hm ?Chapter 412: Chapter 412: Help Your Husband Put It On, Hm? Chapter 412: Chapter 412: Help Your Husband Put It On, Hm? ¡°Mo Chen, why do I suddenly feel a bit nervous¡­¡± After all, it was her first marriage, and she had no idea what it would feel like standing at her wedding. Mo Chen chuckled, his long fingers ruffling her hair as his voice lowered affectionately, ¡°Nervous about what? Haven¡¯t you experienced it all while acting?¡± ¡°How can that be the same? That¡¯s just acting, but this time it¡¯s a real marriage, and it¡¯s with you¡­¡± From the pregnancy until now, she had never really recovered, feeling as though she was living in a dream. The man suddenly remembered something, took out a ck velvet box, and handed it to her, ¡°Open it and see.¡± ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes held a hint of confusion as she opened the ck velvet box and then saw a men¡¯s wedding ring, the very one she had chosen that night. The actual object was more exquisite and grandiose than in the photos. ¡°It¡¯s beautiful, worthy of my choice,¡± sheughed lightly. As she admired the ring, Mo Chen was staring at her intently, his voice sexy, ¡°Help your husband put it on, hmm?¡± ¡°Hmm, okay.¡± Qiao Ruoxin revealed a happy smile, took out the men¡¯s wedding ring, and ced it on the ring finger of the scoundrel¡¯s hand. Mo Chen¡¯s fingers were long and had distinct knuckles, and the ring looked fitting on him. She raised her head to meet his eyes, those ck and profound orbs that might have been fixed on her all along. ¡°It¡¯s on.¡± Mo Chen nced down at his ring finger and smiled, ¡°Not bad.¡± From now on, he would be a married man. ¡­ The airport. A ne from the United States had justnded. Simon, wearing a ck trench coat, appeared in the airport with an assistant pushing a luggage cart behind him. ¡°How¡¯s the situation with father?¡± ¡°It seems not too good, Mr. Lawrence is hospitalized, it looks like he coughed up blood, and his condition is deteriorating¡­¡± Simon¡¯splexion changed slightly, and he quickened his pace, ¡°Go straight to the hospital, I need to see father.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The assistant behind him also quickened his step. Initially, Lawrence had ordered Simon not toe to China, but now the circumstances had changed, and Lawrence immediately summoned him to China, presumably for something important he needed to do. An hourter, in the hospital, in a high-level ward. Lawrencey on the hospital bed, hisplexion deathly pale; in just a few days, he had suddenly be so haggard. When Jiang Pen entered the ward and saw this scene, she was stunned for a long time. A perfectly healthy person, how could he just cough up blood like that? She had never noticed anything unusual about Lawrence¡¯s health because her focus over thest two years had all been on Qiao Ruoxin, scheming to bring Qiao Ruoxin and Simon together, wanting to keep Qiao Ruoxin obediently by her side. Indeed, she had been somewhat negligent towards Lawrence, so she didn¡¯t know the state of Lawrence¡¯s health. ¡°You¡­ why are you coughing up blood¡­¡± Jiang Pen¡¯s voice choked up. Lawrencey in the hospital bed, his voice hoarse, ¡°That¡¯s why I wanted to take back our daughter. My health is declining day by day. I didn¡¯t tell you because I didn¡¯t want to distract you, but even then, I couldn¡¯t keep our daughter. I absolutely can¡¯t let the Lawrence Family perish on my watch!¡± Jiang Pen stood there, unable to snap back to reality for a long while, crying and saying, ¡°If you were in such a state, why did you never tell me?¡± At that moment, there was a knock at the door from outside. ¡°Come in,¡± Mr. Lawrence said. Then, the door to the ward opened, and Simon walked in. Seeing Jiang Pen wiping away tears, he frowned, ¡°Auntie Lan, why are you crying?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing¡­¡± ¡°You go out for a bit, I want to speak with my son alone,¡± Mr. Lawrence said, looking at Jiang Pen. Looking somewhat aggrieved, Jiang Pen turned and left. Only Simon and Mr. Lawrence lying on the hospital bed were left in the ward. Simon was the first to speak, ¡°Dad, is Auntie Lan¡­ okay?¡± ¡°Never mind her for now. Do you know why I asked you toe to China?¡± Simon stayed silent, though in his heart he had already guessed a bit of it, probably still concerning Qiao Ruoxin, wanting to bring her back to the United States. Mr. Lawrence said, ¡°Bring Ruoxin back. I don¡¯t care what you have to do, the Lawrence family cannot fall into the hands of others, she must be a descendent of the Lawrence family!¡± ¡°Dad, your real issue¡­¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need to worry about my health. It is always that the Lawrence family cannot fall into the hands of others, understand! I don¡¯t care by what means you achieve it, if soft approaches don¡¯t work then go with the hard, in any case bring Qiao Ruoxin back to the United States for me! When she eventually holds the lifeline of the Lawrence family, she¡¯ll know who truly loves her the most! Now she¡¯s just a brat, all day her mind¡¯s on love, utterly clueless about what¡¯s most important in life!¡± Seeing his father¡¯s resolute attitude, Simon could only nod. When he thought of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face, his heart trembled slightly. He¡¯d heard that she had already started preparing for the wedding, huh¡­ was she really that in love with Mo Chen? Was that love so deep? Or was it merely a youthful obsession? ¡­ Late at night. Mo Chen dealt with official business in the study, while Qiao Ruoxin, having showered,y in bed reading a book, nning to sleep after a while. Just then, her cell phone started to ring. She picked it up to see that it was her mother calling. Her expression changed slightly as she gripped the phone, undecided whether to answer. And if she did pick up, what would she say? She could already imagine what her mother would say, the same old things, to the point her ears felt callused. She ced the phone on the nightstand, with no intention of answering. Then the cell phone kept ringing, persistently, as if it wouldn¡¯t stop until she picked up. In the end, Qiao Ruoxin did put down the book in her hand and answered the call with a somewhat cold tone, ¡°Why are you calling sote? Is something the matter?¡± From the other end of the phone came her mother¡¯s crying, ¡°Xinxin, don¡¯t hang up, I just want to talk to you, to hear your voice.¡± ¡°What do you want to say, if not to ask me to return to the United States and be with Simon?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that, I don¡¯t want to say anything right now, I just want to hear your voice.¡± Her mother¡¯s voice over the phone was choked with sobs, as if something had happened. Qiao Ruoxin frowned, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Nothing much, I just wanted to hear your voice. It¡¯s been a long time since west talked properly. Actually¡­ I just want you to be happy.¡± Her gaze flickered slightly. ¡°If being with Mo Chen makes you happy, I don¡¯t want to stop you. I feel my whole life has been filled with suffering. Although I¡¯ve experienced love, I¡¯ve also endured a lot of hardship, letting everyone down, including you¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin felt something was off, as if this was like a confession before a final farewell. ¡°Where are you?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m fine. I just wanted to talk to you. Are you suffering badly from morning sickness? When I was pregnant with you, my morning sickness was quite severe. Are you going through the same?¡± Qiao Ruoxin replied, ¡°Yes, the morning sickness is quite bad.¡± Chapter 413 - 413 413 Are You Preparing to Commit Suicide ?Chapter 413: Chapter 413: Are You Preparing to Commit Suicide? Chapter 413: Chapter 413: Are You Preparing to Commit Suicide? ¡°Have some sour plums,¡± she said. ¡°You really did inherit my constitution, I¡¯m sorry.¡± Why does she keep saying sorry? Qiao Ruoxin felt there was something truly off, and moreover, she could hear a wind-blowing sensation on the phone? ¡°Where are you? Are you outside? Why aren¡¯t you home sleeping at thiste hour?¡± ¡°I¡¯m in the garden getting some air, I¡¯ll go to sleep in a bit. What about you, are you feeling unwell? If you¡¯re not feeling well, just say so. The Mo Family has many servants. They¡¯ll take good care of you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s heart softened a bit, as if she were back in her childhood. She nodded, ¡°Got it.¡± These past two years, although her mother had been pressing her to forget the past and start anew in the United States, she indeed loved her wholeheartedly. ¡°Go to sleep, I won¡¯t disturb you anymore, sleep well, mom wants to be alone for a while.¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Just as she was about to hang up, Qiao Ruoxin suddenly heard the sound of car horns and children¡¯s noise on the phone. Then the call was disconnected. Qiao Ruoxin was stunned. Her mother lived in a vi in a rich district; how could there be the sounds of a bustling street there? The ambiance was like that of a lively city street, not a quiet vi area. The bedroom door opened, and Mo Chen returned to the bedroom, seeing Little Ghost sitting on the bed, apparently lost in thought. The man¡¯s mouth hooked into a smile as he approached the bed, leaning down to embrace her and kissed her forehead, ¡°Little Ghost, what are you thinking about?¡± Qiao Ruoxin snapped back to reality and grabbed the man¡¯s arm in a sh, ¡°Mo Chen, could you help me check where my mom¡¯s phone is?¡± The man¡¯s smile gradually faded, and he furrowed his brows, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°My mom called me just now and said a bunch of nonsensical things. I feel something is very off with her. She imed she was at home, but I heard street noises on the call. Plus, her voice sounded as if she had been crying. I have a bad premonition¡­¡± Could mom be thinking ofmitting suicide? ¡°Wait for me.¡± The man turned and left the bedroom. After a minute, he returned with aptop and sat on the bed. ¡°Call your mom.¡± Mo Chen turned on theptop screen, his slender fingers tapping the keyboard, and a tracking map of the capital city appeared on the screen. Qiao Ruoxin nodded and then redialed her mother¡¯s phone. This time it took a long time to connect, and her mother¡¯s voice on the phone was very calm, as if she had given up on worldly matters. ¡°Xinxin, why aren¡¯t you asleep?¡± ¡°Mom, where are you?¡± ¡°I told you I am at home, I¡¯m getting sleepy and about to go to bed.¡± But on the other end of the call there were still street sounds, noisy and boisterous; how could that possibly be at home? Qiao Ruoxin shouted angrily, ¡°Where exactly are you!¡± ¡°Go to sleep, I¡¯m also sleepy, I want to sleep now.¡± After saying that, she directly hung up the call, and it could not be reached again. Qiao Ruoxin looked at Mo Chen, ¡°The call won¡¯t go through, did you find anything?¡± The man¡¯s slender fingers rapidly tapped the keyboard, his dark eyes fixed on theputer screen, and eventually, he pressed the enter key, speaking in a heavy tone, ¡°Your mom is at the rooftop of Hengxing Shopping za.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened in an instant, and she blurted out, ¡°Could she be trying tomit suicide!¡± She suddenly threw off the covers, slipped into her shoes, and prepared to rush out of the bedroom. Mo Chen quickly grabbed her, ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to find my mom! And just now, her voice was muffled on the call, she¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ll go look for her, you stay at home. You¡¯re pregnant, remember?¡± ¡°But¡­¡± She knew she was pregnant, and it wasn¡¯t suitable to go out in the middle of the night, but she was indeed a bit worried. Mo Chen touched her head, ¡°Don¡¯t you trust me?¡± ¡°No, that¡¯s not it. Okay then, go quickly. Although I don¡¯t feel much for her now, I don¡¯t want to see her dead¡­¡± After all, she had given her all the love a mother could when she was a child. The man gave a faint response, then turned and left the bedroom, ordering the bodyguard to stand guard outside the door and not to let Qiao Ruoxin take a single step out of the bedroom. ¡­ Meanwhile. Jiang Pen sat at the top of the Hengxing Shopping za, looking down at the busy streets below, feeling deste. Her mind was filled with what Mrs. Mo had said to her earlier that day. ¡°No wonder your daughter would rather sever ties with you to be with my son¡­¡± ¡°Tsk tsk¡­ If I were you, I wouldn¡¯t want a mother like you either, more trouble than you¡¯re worth. Aborting the twins? You really thought that one through, didn¡¯t you? Are you even a woman?¡± These words kept echoing in Jiang Pen¡¯s head, feeling like her brain was about to explode. She sat on the edge, constantly wondering why she had ended up this way. If she hadn¡¯t given birth to Qiao Ruoxin and had chosen to live a quiet life after getting married, what would it be like now? But what fault did the child have? Now she was just a tool in Lawrence¡¯s power struggle¡­ Heh. She remembered the past two years when she constantly forced her daughter to be with a man she didn¡¯t like. Hadn¡¯t she herself married a man she didn¡¯t fancy and lived in mncholy every day? But now, even with a man she liked, she was still unhappy. Jiang Pen felt that she was the source of everyone¡¯s suffering; if she didn¡¯t exist, then nothing would have happened. She had a bottle of sleeping pills by her side, most of which she had already taken. She really didn¡¯t have any reason to go on living; she was too tired. She wanted Lawrence¡¯s approval and to protect her daughter, but in the end, she couldn¡¯t do anything and was angrily scolded as unworthy to be a parent. Suddenly! Behind Jiang Pen came a series of deep footsteps, but she was already feeling dizzy and sluggish. Turning around, Jiang Pen saw someone she never expected, Mo Chen. ¡°Why are you here, Mr. Mo?¡± ¡°You¡¯re nning tomit suicide?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s voice was icy and emotionless, showing little reaction even at such a scene. Jiang Pen stood up, ¡°Don¡¯te any closer! If you do, I¡¯ll jump! You don¡¯t have to worry about me, I chose this myself, I¡¯m too tired, I want to sleep.¡± She wanted to sleep without waking up, no longer facing all these vexations of reality. Everyone thought she, as Mrs. Lawrence, would be happy, but she wasn¡¯t. In the two years of marriage to Lawrence, she was constantly targeted by his family, every day was tiring. Mo Chen noticed the bottle on the ground and said coldly, ¡°Having already taken the pills, why bother jumping off a building?¡± Jiang Pen let out augh, a bleak sound, ¡°To punish myself, I guess. I want to feel real pain onest time, to see just how foolish I am.¡± Mo Chen took a step forward. ¡°Mr. Mo, don¡¯te any closer! I just want to ask you one thing¡ªwas the girl¡¯s fall from ten years ago really not your doing?¡± ¡°No, it wasn¡¯t.¡± ¡°Alright, you said so, I¡¯ll believe you.¡± Because Jiang Pen started to trust her daughter¡¯s judgment¡ªsurely it must be better than hers. Jiang Pen then asked, ¡°Will you always love Xinxin? Will you ever cheat on her or betray her?¡± Mo Chen¡¯s expression was detached, ¡°No.¡± Chapter 414 - 414 414 Love is Love No Need for So Many Whys ?Chapter 414: Chapter 414: Love is Love, No Need for So Many Whys Chapter 414: Chapter 414: Love is Love, No Need for So Many Whys Jiang Pen already felt dizzy, but she still asked thest question, ¡°Mo Chen, why do you like my daughter? Is it just because she¡¯s beautiful?¡± The man¡¯s tall figure moved steadily forward, his dark eyes focusing on the ground at Jiang Pen¡¯s feet. He spoke slowly in a deep voice, ¡°When you love, you love, there¡¯s not so many whys.¡± Jiang Pen snorted coldly, ¡°Impossible! Men are all the same, they never like a woman for no reason.¡± Jiang Pen wanted to know what exactly Mo Chen was infatuated with about Qiao Ruoxin. What if one day the love disappeared? Would he abandon Qiao Ruoxin then? She didn¡¯t want Qiao Ruoxin to make the same mistakes again, let alone walk the same path she had taken. The next second! Suddenly, Mo Chen stepped forward, pulling Jiang Pen to the ground. At that moment, everything before Jiang Pen¡¯s eyes became blurry as the world spun around her, and she gradually lost consciousness. The man looked at Jiang Pen, who hadpletely passed out, then picked up a medicine bottle next to her, noting that she had taken more than half a bottle of sleeping pills. Behind him, Xiaowu had also followed, ¡°Master Mo!¡± ¡°She took more than half a bottle of sleeping pills, rush her to the hospital to get her stomach pumped.¡± ¡°Yes, the ambnce is already downstairs.¡± Xiaowu proactively stepped forward, lifting Jiang Pen¡¯s body, and quickly turned towards the exit. Mo Chen walked to the edge of the rooftop, peering down at the height below, his eyes narrowing slightly. It seemed that he wasn¡¯t just putting on a show, but had truly resolved to seek death. There were no significant changes on the handsome face of the man as he turned away indifferently. ¡­ Hospital. Jiang Pen was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment and began the painful process of stomach pumping. Four hourster, she was transferred to a high-level ward to rest, her face pale as if she¡¯d been through death and back,pletely devoid of life. Mo Chen stood in the hallway, his handsome face coldly watching the door of the hospital room. At this moment, at three o¡¯clock in the morning, the hospital was eerily silent. Suddenly, the sound of a vibrating phone broke the silence, the vibration sounding unusually clear in such a still environment. The man took out his phone to look, unsurprised to find that it was Little Ghost who had called. He turned and walked to the window, overlooking the hospital garden¡¯s nightscape, and answered the phone, putting it to his ear, ¡°Why are you still awake?¡± ¡°Did you find her?¡± ¡°Mhm, just finished the stomach pumping, now resting in the ward.¡± The voice of Qiao Ruoxin on the other end of the phone changed, ¡°Stomach pumping? Did she take sleeping pills? Did she really try tomit suicide?¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± ¡°Can I go to the hospital now?¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s voice on the other end was filled with anger. ¡°Come over tomorrow morning. I¡¯m keeping watch for you now, does that put your mind at ease?¡± ¡°Mhm, thank you, Brother Mo Chen.¡± ¡°Go to sleep, I¡¯ll have them bring you over in the morning.¡± ¡°Brother Mo Chen, make sure you find some time to sleep too.¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± After hanging up the phone, Mo Chen¡¯s gaze darkened, and he pressed his lips tightly together. What was Jiang Pen¡¯s intention with this move? A death threat? On the quiet hallway, suddenly another set of deep, approaching footsteps could be heard growing closer. Mo Chen turned his head to look, seeing Simon appear in the hallway and steadily closing in. Ayer of frost covered his handsome features in an instant, his eyes narrowing, a dangerous aura enveloping his entire being. ¡°How is Auntie Lan?¡± Simon seemed not surprised to see Mo Chen and went straight to the point. Mo Chen let out a sound of disdainful, coldughter, ¡°Attempted suicide by overdosing on sleeping pills, has just had her stomach pumped, she¡¯s resting inside.¡± Having said that, the man looked at his wristwatch, ¡°Since she¡¯s your stepmother, you¡¯d better look after her.¡± After speaking, Mo Chen turned to leave. Simon didn¡¯t stop him, but he clearly saw the wedding ring on Mo Chen¡¯s ring finger, causing his pupils to abruptly tighten. Even the wedding ring was on. Were they really going to get married? Simon watched Mo Chen¡¯s retreating figure in silence for a while, then turned and pushed open the door to the hospital room and entered. The hospital room was quiet and empty. Jiang Pen was already awake, but she hadn¡¯t called for anyone; instead, she justy quietly on the hospital bed, staring at the ceiling, lost in thought. Upon hearing the door open, Jiang Pen nced over, then coughed twice, trying to sit up. Having just had her stomach pumped, she was feeling terrible and had no strength; her face as pale as paper. Simon walked over, helped Jiang Pen sit up, and ced a pillow behind her. ¡°Why are you here¡­¡± ¡°Auntie Lan, was it necessary to do this?¡± Simon pulled up a chair nearby and sat down; he didn¡¯t understand the purpose behind Jiang Pen¡¯s actions. Jiang Pen¡¯s lips were pale, moving slowly, ¡°I¡¯m tired; I wanted to rest¡­¡± ¡°Then you should go back to the United States. My father and I can handle everything here.¡± ¡°Handle what? Must you take Ruoxin back at all costs? I realized today that she¡¯s unhappy with us; she¡¯s not happy at all. I don¡¯t want to make her unhappy anymore!¡± As Jiang Pen spoke, tears fell from her eyes. Simonughed, ¡°Who asked her to have the blood of the Lawrence Family running through her veins? That is an unchangeable fact.¡± ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell me your father was so seriously ill?¡± ¡°It was father¡¯s wish not to say anything; he didn¡¯t want to worry you.¡± Simon remained expressionless, as if all of this had little to do with him. Jiang Pen looked at Simon and said, ¡°He asked you to get Ruoxin back by any means, right?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Simon didn¡¯t speak, tacitly acknowledging it. But Jiang Pen smiled through her tears, ¡°Simon, please give it up, okay? Maybe we all should have our own lives, and you don¡¯t have to obey your father in everything.¡± However, Simonughed, augh tinged with destion, ¡°What choice do I have when this very life was given to me by him? Do I have the right to say no? Auntie Lan, only if I marry Ruoxin, can I attain freedom in the future.¡± After saying that, Simon stood up, ready to leave. Jiang Pen called out to his retreating back, ¡°But Ruoxin will then lose her freedom forever, why sacrifice her?¡± Simon halted in his steps and let out a cold snicker, ¡°Someone has to make a sacrifice, and besides, is freedom really that important? Aside from freedom, she can have the vast Lawrence Family.¡± The sound of the door closing echoed. Jiang Pen sat back on the bed, tears silently streaming down her face. Perhaps she should never have married into the Lawrence Family two years ago, let alone imprison Qiao Ruoxin in the United States for two years. She was the root cause of all this. ¡°What a sin¡­ truly a sin.¡± If Lawrence did end up causing harm to those twins, she would never forgive that man for the rest of her life, unforgivable! ¡­ In the hallway. Simon¡¯s facecked its usual warmth, and his eyes were filled with coldness. His steps were heavy and grim. In his mind, he saw the wedding ring on Mo Chen¡¯s ring finger again. Even the wedding ring was on, heh¡­ Qiao Ruoxin really loved thoroughly, giving herselfpletely away to Mo Chen. Chapter 415 - 415 415 How did that bunch of trash do with ?Chapter 415: Chapter 415: How did that bunch of trash do with their investigation? Chapter 415: Chapter 415: How did that bunch of trash do with their investigation? Simon¡¯s iron fists hung tensely by his sides. Marriage? Dream on! He had been waiting for two years, and this was the result he was greeted with in the end? It seemed Qiao Ruoxin did not favor gentle men; he had been gentle for two years, but in the end, it wasn¡¯t as attractive to Qiao Ruoxin as Mo Chen¡¯s hot temper? Was this what women¡¯s love was like? It was utterly ridiculous! ¡­ In the office of Hengzhong Group. Mo Chen hadn¡¯t returned to the Mo Family Estate; instead, he went straight to thepany¡¯s office. At Hengzhong Group, employees often worked overtime at night, so every floor of thepany was still lit up. In the expansive office, the man sat in the swivel chair behind his desk, took out a cigarette, and clenched it between his lips; the smoke swirled around, blurring his handsome features. Suddenly, the phone vibrated, breaking the silence of the office. The man stubbed out the cigarette in the ashtray, then picked up the phone. Xiaowu¡¯s voice came through: ¡°Boss Mo, Simon from the Lawrence Family just arrived in the country these past few days. I¡¯m not sure what his purpose is for this visit, but he went straight to the hospital after getting off the ne, and it¡¯s unclear whom he went to see.¡± Mo Chen: ¡°What¡¯s the situation with the Lawrence Family in the United States?¡± ¡°Not good. There¡¯s infighting within the family; they¡¯re all waiting for the old man of the Lawrence Family to die so they can divide his wealth. Moreover, Mr. Lawrence¡¯s health isn¡¯t too good, so he¡¯s fully supporting Simon to take over, hoping to secure Simon the position of family head.¡± The man narrowed his eyes, focusing on the news information about the Lawrence Family in the United States on hisputer screen. So, Simon was here to snatch Qiao Ruoxin away. Only by securing Qiao Ruoxin could Simon firmly sit in the position of family head. Even if he was discovered not to be of Lawrence blood in the future, he would still have the trump card that was Qiao Ruoxin. His calctions were indeed cunning. ¡°Mhm, got it.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s expression was cold as he prepared to end the call, but Xiaowu on the other end said, ¡°Boss Mo, Li Yi has been stirring up trouble on the inte recently, incessantly spreading rumors that the teenage girl¡¯s falling incident ten years ago was done by you. He¡¯s also iming that you have such overpowering influence that no one dares to touch you, creating panic that the Mo Family covers the sky with one hand. Nowizens are raging; what should we do?¡± The man¡¯s rage erupted suddenly: ¡°Does he really want to be destroyed? Go to the hospital and ¡®wish him well¡¯ for me! Tell him to stay in line! Otherwise, I¡¯ll make sure he never touches a woman again for the rest of his life!¡± ¡°Understood!¡± Mo Chen angrily hung up the phone and tossed the mobile onto the office desk. Then he opened the web browser on hisputer, logged into Weibo, and searched for his own name. Sure enough, it was all negative public opinion. The realtimements on Weibo were full of abuse using the Mo Family of covering the sky with one hand. ¡°I¡¯m saying, Mo Family, since you¡¯re so powerful, why not just establish your own country? Why keep bullying us ordinary people?¡± ¡°Mo Tian! I¡¯m calling you out; your son¡¯s a son, but other people¡¯s daughters aren¡¯t daughters? Look at what a monster you¡¯ve raised your son into. At such a young age, he¡¯s capable of that kind of act, and who knows what atrocity he mightmit in the future.¡± ¡°How could Qiao Ruoxin fancy such a demon? Honey, please wake up! There are plenty of good men in the world! We¡¯ve shipped you with so many CPs; even though they¡¯re not as wealthy as the Mo Family, at least we can keep our lives!¡± ¡°The more I think about it, the more terrified I be. Hearing so much scandal these days, I truly fear we are deeply engulfed in an era of the elite trampling over the masses, yet we remain oblivious. If this case continues unresolved, then the days ahead for usmon folks will only get tougher!¡± ¡°Mo Tian and Mo Chen, you and your son had better kneel and apologize to that girl¡¯s parents! Then send your son to jail, that will only begin to alleviate our resentment, otherwise, I will boycott all products from Hengzhong Group!¡± ¡°Can someone please manage the Mo Family, allowing them to be so rampant? With so much circumstantial evidence out there, why can¡¯t they be taken down? The Mo Family¡¯s legal team really lives up to the name Invincible East.¡± ¡°Help me, I really can¡¯t take it anymore. Thesest few days have all been about the Mo Family¡¯s scandals, and it feels like the Mo Family is about to cover the sky with one hand. Will we even have a future?¡± ¡­ Seeing those onlinements, Mo Chen swung his long arm, sweeping all the items on his desk onto the floor, causing a loud crash. Anger was erupting within the man, a slight misstep could set a prairie aze. Mo Chen rose and walked to the window, looking down at the city¡¯s nightscape with his handsome face tense, forcefully suppressing that surge of rage. He closed his eyes, took a moment to adjust his emotions, and then turned back to face his desk, looking at the mess on the floor. He picked up his phone, dialed a number again, and said in a deep voice, ¡°How¡¯s the investigation by those useless fools going?¡± Having hired so many private detectives, surely they couldn¡¯t alle back with absolutely no leads, could they? But the reality was disappointing; after all, cases from over a decade ago were somewhat difficult to scrutinize. The person on the other end of the call fumbled, ¡°Most haven¡¯t made any progress, but there is one persistently searching for traces in the hotel where it all happened. He says there must be some traces left, but it¡¯s been so many years, and the hotel has been renovated twice. I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s really hard to find anything.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s expression was cold, and he promptly hung up, not bothering to say another word. Online public opinion wasn¡¯t a big deal, but it could affect the Mo Family¡¯s reputation, which was what the Mo Family valued most. ¡­ Mo Family Estate, dining room. Nine o¡¯clock in the morning. After getting up, Qiao Ruoxin realized that Mo Chen hadn¡¯te home all night, and upon asking the maids, was told he hadn¡¯t returned. Suddenly, she felt a pang of sympathy for that damn man. ¡°Pack up a breakfast for me; I¡¯ll take it to him.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± The maid turned and left. Qiao Ruoxin also wiped the corner of her mouth with a napkin, stood up, and got ready to go to the hospital. After the maid had packed the breakfast, she took it and left the vi. Once in the car, she directly told the driver to head for the hospital. She wondered how her mother was doing in the hospital, having ingested sleeping pills. Why would she suddenly lose hope and attempt suicide? Throughout the drive, she pondered if something had happened between her mother and the Lawrence Family that would lead to suicide out of the blue. ¡­ Forty minutester, hospital. After arriving at the hospital, Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t see Mo Chen; only Xiaowu was guarding the ce. Xiaowu, who was sitting on a bench in the corridor, immediately stood up upon seeing her: ¡°Miss Qiao.¡± ¡°Where¡¯s your Master Mo? Why isn¡¯t he here?¡± ¡°He¡¯s at thepany dealing with some matters; he¡¯lle byter,¡± Xiaowu said. Qiao Ruoxin frowned. ¡°He went straight to thepany without evening home?¡± She really didn¡¯t value his own health at all, and it made her a bit angry. After all, he was now the father of two children, yet still so willful. Chapter 416 - 416 416 Because You Are My Woman ?Chapter 416: Chapter 416: Because You Are My Woman Chapter 416: Chapter 416: Because You Are My Woman Xiaowu didn¡¯t speak. Qiao Ruoxin pushed open the door of the hospital room and walked straight in. Upon entering the high-end ward, she saw her mother leaning against the bed, pale as paper. Last night, Mo Chen said that after consuming more than half a bottle of sleeping pills, it took three hours just to pump her stomach. ¡°Why did you try to kill yourself?¡± Jiang Pen was lying in bed and when she saw Qiao Ruoxin, a glimmer of light appeared in her dim, lusterless eyes; she hadn¡¯t expected Qiao Ruoxin toe. ¡°Xinxin¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t call me! As someone else¡¯s parent, you have me worrying about this while I¡¯m pregnant. What on earth are you trying to do? If you¡¯re unhappy here, then go back to the United States and continue being Mrs. Lawrence.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was restraining the fury within her, after all, she was pregnant and didn¡¯t want to affect the twins in her womb. At this moment, the physically weak Jiang Pen was being chided by her daughter, sinking into sadness and self-mockinglyughed, ¡°Yes, as a mother, I¡¯m indeed not as sensible as you. I¡¯m sorry¡­¡± This sudden change in attitude caught Qiao Ruoxin off guard. She paused briefly, silent for a while, then said, ¡°I heard you took more than half a bottle of sleeping pills?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jiang Pen remained silent. She suddenly let out a coldugh: ¡°You¡¯re really something; you previously drove me to attempt suicide, and now you¡¯ve driven yourself to do the same. Is that amusing to you?¡± Stung by her words, Jiang Pen¡¯s eyes widened as the scene from two years ago at the Lawrence Family estate, where Qiao Ruoxin attempted to kill herself, shed through her mind. The bathroom was covered in blood at that time, and Mo Chen¡¯s name was written on the wall with bloodstains. In that moment, Jiang Pen was so terrified that she felt like her soul had almost left her, the pain tearing her apart. At that moment, she truly believed that her precious daughter was about to die, and even after she was resuscitated at the hospital, she couldn¡¯t bring herself to approach Qiao Ruoxin for a whole month. Because back then, Ruoxin wouldn¡¯t talk to anyone, was silent every day, just like she was already dead. Looking at the Qiao Ruoxin in front of her now, she was full of life, at least not like the lifeless girl from the United States two years ago. Seeing her mother¡¯s silence, Qiao Ruoxin went on to say, ¡°I¡¯m about to have my wedding with Mo Chen soon. I want you to watch with your eyes wide open how I marry the man I deeply love.¡± After speaking, she turned to leave the hospital room. Suddenly, the door to the ward was pushed open, and in walked Simon. Seeing Simon again, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes showed a hint of surprise: ¡°When did youe to China?¡± ¡°Just arrived these past two days.¡± Simon¡¯s expression was somewhat somber as he grabbed Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s delicate wrist: ¡°Come out, I have a few words to say to you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin instinctively tried to pull away: ¡°Let go!¡± Simon ignored her struggle and forcefully pulled her outside the ward, closing the door behind them. She wriggled free from the man¡¯s grasp with a look of disgust: ¡°If you have something to say, say it, but don¡¯t touch me!¡± If Mo Chen were to see this scene, he¡¯d probably end up fighting Simon again. The warmth of her skin still lingered in Simon¡¯s palm. It had been a long time since he¡¯d seen her, and it seemed her wrists had grown even more delicate. He stared at Qiao Ruoxin for a long time, wondering why she looked so haggard recently. Hadn¡¯t Mo Chen imed to cherish her above all? How could he let her be so wan? ¡°You¡¯ve been looking pale recently. Isn¡¯t he supposed to dote on you the most? Why has he let you get so worn down?¡± Feeling ufortable under his gaze, Qiao Ruoxin said, ¡°Can you not look at me like that?¡± Having said that, she turned to leave. Simon called out to her again, ¡°I heard everything you said to Auntie Lan just now.¡± Qiao Ruoxin stopped in her tracks, turned slowly, and let out augh, ¡°So what? You want to lecture me?¡± ¡°Auntie Lan has already decided tomit suicide. Do you think she feels good inside? Stop provoking her further¡­¡± Simon hadn¡¯t finished speaking when she interrupted him, ¡°What does it have to do with you? When you all drove me to attempt suicide, did you consider my feelings? And now you tell me not to provoke her? Heh¡­ How did you provoke me back then? Forgotten?¡± Even now, just thinking about her suicide attempt in the United States would bring back the mental trauma. At that time, she truly wanted to die, feeling that there was no point in living anymore, yet now, when she saw her mother trying tomit suicide, she found it inexplicably absurd! Her mother, who had always been dedicated to breaking her and Mo Chen apart, was now the one unable toe to terms with failure and attempting suicide because of depression? Simon¡¯splexion grew uglier. The incident of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s suicide had left a deep mental scar on him, making him unable to approach her for a whole year. ¡°Ruoxin, the Lawrence Family needs you!¡± ¡°Mo Chen also needs me! He has always needed me, and I don¡¯t want to let him down again, nor is it possible. Simon, I am going to marry him. I hope you won¡¯t join the team trying to tear us apart anymore. Otherwise, let¡¯s fight a battle to the death.¡± After finishing her words, Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t look back and walked away, heading toward the end of the corridor. Simon stood still, watching her departing figure, the hatred in his eyes growing stronger. ¡­ Qiao Ruoxin took the elevator down to the first-floor lobby where she saw Mo Chen¡¯s tall figure after just a few steps. ¡°Brother Mo Chen!¡± She walked directly to him and frowned upon seeing that he was still wearing yesterday¡¯s suit, ¡°Didn¡¯t you go back to take a shower and change your clothes?¡± The man wrapped his arms around her slender waist, ¡°No time.¡± He had heard that Qiao Ruoxin hade to the hospital and didn¡¯t have time to go back for a shower and a change of clothes beforeing here. Qiao Ruoxin touched the man¡¯s chin with a tinge of pity, ¡°You haven¡¯t had breakfast, have you? I brought some for you, shall we eat in the back garden?¡± Mo Chen chuckled, ¡°Sure.¡± With her waist in his embrace, the man took her to the hospital garden. It was early morning, the air was fresh, and there were few people around. Qiao Ruoxin sat down on a bench, opened the breakfast she had brought, and handed a dumpling to the man, ¡°Open up.¡± Heughed softly, ate the dumpling, and nodded, showing that it tasted good. She alsoughed, ¡°Did you sleep in the officest night?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t sleep. I was dealing with some urgent business.¡± ¡°I just came across Simon in the hospital. He¡¯s here in China. I think he must be here with a purpose, still trying to take me back to fight for the Lawrence Family¡¯s wealth.¡± Mo Chen said gravely, ¡°I know, he came over in the early hours.¡± Qiao Ruoxin was slightly startled. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, with me here, he can¡¯t do anything to you nor take you away,¡± the man said with an assertive and domineering tone. She smiled gently and stuffed another dumpling into his mouth, ¡°I¡¯m not worried, you know? I¡¯m the mother of your child now, of course, you¡¯ll do everything in your power to protect me.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s mouth curved into a smile, ¡°Even without a child, I would do everything in my power to protect you, because you are my woman.¡± Chapter 417 - 417 417 Missing Your Wife Again ?Chapter 417: Chapter 417: Missing Your Wife Again? Chapter 417: Chapter 417: Missing Your Wife Again? In the VIP hospital room. Jiang Pen leaned on the hospital bed, silently shedding tears, her psychological state was very poor. The door to the ward was pushed open, and Simon walked in; Jiang Pen quickly wiped away her tears, not wanting to be seen. Simon looked at her, ¡°Aunt Lan, don¡¯t take what she said too seriously, she¡¯s just angry right now.¡± ¡°How can I not take it seriously? She¡¯s right; we¡¯ve been forcing her to do things she doesn¡¯t like to do¡­¡± Simon frowned slightly, ¡°That¡¯s because she doesn¡¯t know how to n her own life.¡± Jiang Pen stared at Simon and asked directly, ¡°Simon, do you remember when Ruoxin attempted suicide two years ago? I remember it was the first time I saw you so panicked. Tell me, what were you thinking on the way to the hospital while holding her unconscious body?¡± At that moment, not only was Jiang Pen frightened, but everyone was, including Simon. He looked down at the floor and uttered one word, ¡°Scared.¡± ¡°Scared that she would die?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± But Jiang Penughed, ¡°I was even crueler than you; I was afraid she would die too, and my first thought was, if she died, who would inherit the Lawrence family? Ha¡­ Mrs. Mo was right; I¡¯m not fit to be a parent.¡± Simon, ¡°Aunt Lan! Don¡¯t say that!¡± The man clenched his fists and turned away, closing his eyes. The image of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s suicide attempt two years ago involuntarily surfaced in his mind. It was probably the most disheveled night of his life, running out of the vi area in his robe, holding the unconscious Qiao Ruoxin, bloodstains all over him. Not knowing what to do, every second fearing that Qiao Ruoxin would die just like that. On the way to the hospital, he held Qiao Ruoxin the entire time, gently trying to wake her, making sure she didn¡¯t fall asleep. Regrettably, all Qiao Ruoxin mumbled on the way was another man¡¯s name: Brother Mo Chen¡­ ¡­ As evening came, night fell. Qiao Ruoxin was really bored staying in the manor, eating and sleeping during the day, just like a pig. She also had to attend prenatal sses with Mrs. Mo, not listening to a single word, her mind wandering the entire time. Finally, it was evening, sitting in the living room, Mrs. Mo had the nanny cut a te of fruit for her, a daily mandate that had to be finished. But now, the sight of food made Qiao Ruoxin want to vomit! Mrs. Mo, ¡°This is the daily amount, not too much, you must finish it, understand?¡± She smiled awkwardly, ¡°Yeah, I got it.¡± Mrs. Mo couldn¡¯t resist nagging a bit more, ¡°You¡¯re getting plenty of nutrition every day, yet you still have low blood sugar, what¡¯s wrong with you girl¡­¡± While eating the fruit, Qiao Ruoxin took out her phone, dialed Mo Chen¡¯s number, then quickly hung up. All she hoped for now was that Mo Chen would understand her plea and take her out for a stroll; staying with Mrs. Mo all day was too oppressive, having to maintain the posture of a pampered heiress at all moments. After five seconds, the phone indeed rang. A glint of brightness appeared in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes; it seemed this damn guy still understood her well. She quickly picked up the phone and put it to her ear, ¡°Hello? Brother Mo Chen! What¡¯s up?¡± The man on the other end of the phone chuckled low, as if he had seen right through her little scheme, his voice indulgent and deep, ¡°Want toe out?¡± Qiao Ruoxin pretended to be innocent, ¡°Ah? What? You want to take me out? But I can¡¯t, I¡¯m here eating fruit with Mrs. Mo, and I¡¯m pregnant now, can¡¯t just wander around.¡± Mrs. Mo, sitting on the sofa nearby, frowned upon hearing her words. The man on the other end of the phone, Mo Chen,ughed indulgently, ¡°Little Ghost, you do have good acting skills. Pass the phone to my mom; I¡¯ll talk to her.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face showed difficulty, ¡°That doesn¡¯t seem right. I should just stay here and wait for you toe back, don¡¯t¡­¡± Mrs. Mo finally couldn¡¯t stand it anymore and reached out her hand, ¡°Give me the phone, I¡¯ll talk to him.¡± Qiao Ruoxin had no choice but to hand over the phone. Mrs. Mo took the phone, her expression stern, ¡°Mo Chen, Ruoxin is pregnant now, What are you nning to do with her sote at night?¡± What Mo Chen said on the phone was unclear, but Mrs. Mo¡¯s expression gradually softened, ¡°Alright, you can take her out for a short stroll but be back before nine, don¡¯t forget to have dinner with her, she hasn¡¯t finished her fruit.¡± Then, Mrs. Mo hung up the phone. Qiao Ruoxin stared intently at Mrs. Mo, thetter¡¯s change of attitude was too fast. ¡°Mo Chen wants to take you out to clear your mind. Have the driver take you over, and don¡¯t forget to have dinner. Be back early.¡± After speaking, Mrs. Mo stood up and left the living room. ¡°Thank you, Mrs. Mo!¡± She said thank you to Mrs. Mo¡¯s retreating figure, then couldn¡¯t help but smile, it seemed that only with Mo Chen¡¯s interference was she able to go out and have fun. ¡­ At this moment, Mo Chen was at a banquet, a smile curling up at the corner of his mouth after hanging up the phone. That Little Ghost must be going crazy after being cooped up at home for a few days. Suddenly, Gu Mocheng¡¯s mocking voice came from behind, ¡°Missing your wife again?¡± Mo Chen nced back over his shoulder, ¡°None of your damn business!¡± ¡°Now that it¡¯s legal, it really is different. You¡¯re radiating the vibe of somebody else¡¯s husband.¡± Gu Mocheng cradled a champagne flute, his gaze sweeping up and down Mo Chen. Mo Chen let out a scornful chuckle, ¡°And you¡¯re emanating the aura of a single dog all over. Has it not suffocated you yet?¡± With those words, he turned around and walked toward the exit of the banquet hall to pick up Qiao Ruoxin. Gu Mocheng cursed a dirty word under his breath as he watched his back, ¡°Fuck¡­¡± Idly surveying the room, Gu Mocheng¡¯s gaze fixed on the center of the banquet as he sipped his drink, a smile spreading across his lips. A glint of light passed through his dark eyes. Right at the center of the banquet, Mo Zhizi was elegant in a white fairy gown, mingling in conversation with other socialites. She had been there for half an hour already, how had he only just noticed Mo Zhizi? ¡°I really must be going blindtely,¡± he murmured to himself. Gu Mocheng set down his champagne flute and strode towards Mo Zhizi. ¡­ Outside the hotel. The driver drove Qiao Ruoxin to the hotel entrance. The moment the car door opened, she saw Mo Chen standing there. It had to be said, Mo Chen was always dazzling in a crowd. Mo Chen, dressed in a ck suit, approached the car and embraced her shoulders, leading her into the hotel. ¡°Wearing so little, aren¡¯t you cold?¡± The man looked down at her thin clothing. Qiao Ruoxin looked up, her eyes smiling, ¡°I have you. If I get cold, I¡¯ll just wear your jacket.¡± The man snorted withughter, didn¡¯t say anything more, but patted her head. Her soft hair was veryforting. ¡°What do you want to eatter?¡± ¡°I want noodles.¡± ¡°Good, I¡¯ll take you.¡± Chapter 418 - 418 418 Heard that Young Master Gus First Love ?Chapter 418: Chapter 418: Heard that Young Master Gu¡¯s First Love Is Qiao Ruoxin? Chapter 418: Chapter 418: Heard that Young Master Gu¡¯s First Love Is Qiao Ruoxin? Banquet hall. Mo Zhizi was chatting with a friend, but she inexplicably felt a burning gaze on her from behind. Her smile froze, and she turned around to look. Indeed, she saw a pair of deep and profound eyes. Gu Mocheng, with a devil-may-care demeanor, was sitting in a chair nearby, holding a ss of champagne, a mischievous smile on his lips, staring at her. Mo Zhizi nced coldly and ignored him. This Master Gu is really annoying. At that moment, Mo Chen entered the banquet hall with Qiao Ruoxin on his arm, their figures looking exceptionally well-matched. Qiao Ruoxin spotted Mo Zhizi immediately, her eyes widening in surprise as she walked over. ¡°You¡­ you¡¯re the girl fromst time¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help butugh, surprised to encounter her here. Wasn¡¯t this the girl who warned her at thest banquet when she was almost framed by Qiao Sisi and Bai Xue¡¯s mother? What a coincidence. Mo Zhizi smiled slightly, ¡°Yes, hello, little sister-inw.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked unbelievably at Mo Zhizi, ¡°What did you call me?¡± Little sister-inw? What kind of title was that? Qiao Ruoxin instinctively looked back at the man behind her, Mo Chen. Mo Chen furrowed his brows and said in a deep voice, ¡°Do you two know each other?¡± Mo Zhiziughed and said, ¡°Brother, have you never mentioned me to your woman?¡± Qiao Ruoxin had an epiphany, suddenly understanding everything. So, this was Mo Chen¡¯s cousin, Mo Zhizi? Sheughed, ¡°You¡¯re Mo Zhizi? Mo Chen¡¯s cousin?¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right. So thest time I helped you, it wasn¡¯t just out of kindness, but also to maintain the Mo Family¡¯s reputation.¡± The confusion in Mo Chen¡¯s eyes deepened as he wrapped his arm around Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s waist, ¡°How did you two meet?¡± She whispered a few words into the man¡¯s ear, and the confusion in Mo Chen¡¯s eyes gradually faded, his lips curving into a smile. The man looked at Mo Zhizi, ¡°Why haven¡¯t I heard you mention this?¡± ¡°Helping your woman is helping the Mo Family, there¡¯s nothing worth mentioning. Besides, I¡¯ve also lent you so much money,¡± said Mo Zhizi, shrugging slightly as if it were nothing. Qiao Ruoxin was still a bit stunned. So this girl was Mo Chen¡¯s cousin, Mo Zhizi? A cold, noble beauty. However, Qiao Ruoxin also noticed an annoying pair of eyes ¨C Gu Mocheng, sitting on the side, was looking at her like a wolf eyeing its prey. ¡°Brother, I¡¯m going to chat with some friends over there,¡± Mo Zhizi said with a smile, then turned and left. Qiao Ruoxin turned to Mo Chen, ¡°Is Master Gu interested in your cousin?¡± Mo Chen nced at Gu Mocheng¡¯s behavior, and said coldly, ¡°He¡¯s been coveting her for a long time, but unfortunately, she isn¡¯t interested in him.¡± She couldn¡¯t stopughing, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Master Gu to fail in pursuing a woman. Doesn¡¯t he always egg you on to make me cry? Aren¡¯t you afraid he¡¯ll do that to your cousin?¡± ¡°He wouldn¡¯t dare.¡± ¡°You¡¯re right, you¡¯d stand up for your cousin. Hmm? Such a good cousin, pretending to be lovers back in college¡­ tsk tsk¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin sounded a bit sour. The man raised his eyebrows and looked down at her delicate face, ¡°Are you jealous?¡± ¡°Not at all. Why should I be jealous if you¡¯re being a good cousin? But I must say, your cousin is quite beautiful.¡± She had no intention of admitting that she was jealous of a cousin. It would make her seem so petty. Mo Chen deliberately leaned close to her small face, ¡°Your eyes betray you, you¡¯re just jealous.¡± She huffed proudly, turned around, and casually picked up a ss of drink to take a sip. The next second, Mo Chen suddenly became furious and scolded, ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! Put that down!¡± Qiao Ruoxin was startled, ¡°Why are you suddenly so fierce¡­¡± ¡°You know full well you¡¯re pregnant and still dare to drink? Are you looking for death!¡± Mo Chen said through gritted teeth, his voice filled with anger, then he snatched the champagne from her hand and put it aside. Only then did she realize, Oh¡­ she had picked up a ss of champagne. ¡°Sorry, I didn¡¯t see it just now, I thought it was juice¡­¡± She pouted, looking aggrieved, and carefully hugged the man¡¯s arm, gently shaking it, ¡°Don¡¯t be angry, okay?¡± Looking at her sincerely apologetic expression, Mo Chen sighed helplessly and held her small hand in return. ¡°Let¡¯s go, this ce isn¡¯t suitable for you. Are you not hungry? I¡¯ll take you to eat.¡± Qiao Ruoxin pouted, wanting to stay at the banquet a while longer, but was forcibly dragged away by the man. Meanwhile¡ª Gu Mocheng¡¯s gaze had been lingering on that distant white fairy-like dress, and finally, he downed the rest of the drink in his ss and ced the cup on the table. Then, he stood up and walked towards Mo Zhizi. Mo Zhizi just turned around and after seeing him, her eyes immediately turned cold, ¡°Mister Gu, what is it?¡± ¡°What¡¯s with that expression? Unhappy to see me?¡± This was actually the first time he was so disliked by a woman, dammit¡­ Mo Zhizi: ¡°What expression do you want me to have? So desperate for women that you be a pervert? Pretending to be Xiaogu, the property front desk? Hah¡­¡± Her words wereced with sarcasm. She could hardly believe that Xiaogu from the property front desk, whom she chatted with every day, was actually Gu Mocheng?? Incredible. Gu Mocheng¡¯s lips curled up with a rogue¡¯s smile, ¡°Doesn¡¯t this just show my determination to pursue you?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t need it, find someone else to chase, thank you.¡± Mo Zhizi responded coldly and turned to walk towards the terrace, intending to get some air. She felt a bit suffocated after staying here for too long. After she got to the terrace, the night wind blew over, tousling her French curls. Behind her came the man¡¯s deep footsteps, and without looking, she knew it must be that cultured scoundrel, Mister Gu. ¡°Always spending your brother¡¯s money, aren¡¯t you afraid Qiao Ruoxin will get jealous?¡± The man¡¯s deep voice waszy and sensual, as he casually leaned against a nearby pir, a rebellious look shing across his handsome face. Mo Zhizi chuckled lightly, turned her head to look at the handsome face of Gu Mocheng, ¡°I heard, Mister Gu¡¯s first love was Qiao Ruoxin?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The roguishness on Gu Mocheng¡¯s face vanished in an instant, he slowly straightened up, his tongue clicking against his back teeth, seemingly unhappy with the topic. ¡°Who told you that?¡± Mo Zhizi¡¯s smile was taunting: ¡°No matter who said it, just tell me if it¡¯s true.¡± Gu Mocheng sneered, ¡°What if I say it¡¯s not?¡± ¡°Stop lying, your first love was Qiao Ruoxin. Back then, you were at the same school; she was in junior high and you were in high school. You always went to steal nces at her,¡± Mo Zhizi said. Gu Mocheng¡¯s temple throbbed violently. How did this girl know so much? Did they know each other before? ¡°Did we know each other before?¡± ¡°Who doesn¡¯t know Mister Gu? The famous person of the school,¡± Mo Zhizi¡¯s every word was sarcastic. Chapter 419 - 419 419 Can I change my tune now ?Chapter 419: Chapter 419: Can I change my tune now? Chapter 419: Chapter 419: Can I change my tune now? Gu Mocheng couldn¡¯t help but let out a snort ofughter and walked up to her, ¡°So, you¡¯re saying you also attended the same school as me?¡± Howe he could never remember someone named Mo Zhizi? He remembered seeing Mo Zhizi only once when he was a child, at Grandpa Mo¡¯s birthday banquet. At that time, Mo Zhizi was skinny and somber, looking like an undernourished little poor thing. Mo Zhizi, ¡°So, do you admit it? Your first love was Qiao Ruoxin.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t admit it. Qiao Ruoxin was pretty when she was young, and I looked at her a few times more, but that doesn¡¯t mean she was my first love,¡± Gu Mocheng said unhurriedly. Mo Zhizi let out a lightugh, then a sigh, ¡°It¡¯s really a bit of a pity. If your first love had been Qiao Ruoxin, I would have been quite happy. After all, I like Qiao Ruoxin too, sweet and cute, likable. If your first love had been some other woman¡­¡± Before she could finish, Gu Mocheng¡¯s brows furrowed sharply, ¡°Is it toote for me to change my story now?¡± Damn¡­ Who would have thought that Qiao Ruoxin, that cunning wretch, appealed to both men and women? ¡°It¡¯s toote.¡± Having said that, Mo Zhizi turned and walked towards the banquet hall. Gu Mocheng was left standing there, dazed for a second before he broke into derisiveughter, experiencing defeat by a woman for the first time. As Mo Zhizi entered the banquet hall, her friends came up to her and nced at Gu Mocheng on the terrace. ¡°Zhizi, Young Master Gu is handsome andes from a good family. Are you really not considering it? You know, the queue of women who like him could stretch on and on,¡± they said. Mo Zhizi¡¯s face was full of disdain, ¡°Someone I once liked, I don¡¯t want to like a second time over.¡± She could never forget how Gu Mocheng had nced at her with utter disdain when they were young, brushed past her, and then stared dreamily at the then proud and pretty Qiao Ruoxin. ¡°Once liked? When did you like Gu Mocheng? Howe I don¡¯t know about it?¡± her friend asked with a puzzled look. Mo Zhizi gave a perfunctory reply, ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I was just talking nonsense.¡± ¡°Hey, clear it up, when did you like Gu Mocheng? I¡¯ve been your friend for so many years, howe I don¡¯t know?¡± Her friend followed closely behind Mo Zhizi, wanting to get a clear answer. On the terrace. Gu Mocheng looked into the distant night sky, desperately trying to recall his high school days, yet he couldn¡¯t find the name Mo Zhizi or her face in his memory. His high school life seemed to have been without Mo Zhizi. How did she know about those things? Could it have been Mo Chen who told her? But judging by Mo Chen¡¯s temperament, he couldn¡¯t possibly have said anything. ¡­ In the restaurant. Mo Chen brought Qiao Ruoxin to a restaurant and ordered just a bowl of noodles, in and simple. Qiao Ruoxin ate her noodles leisurely and then looked up at the man across from her, ¡°Aren¡¯t you worried about your cousin? I see that Young Master Gu isn¡¯t easy to deal with.¡± ¡°Let them be; should I be their matchmaker?¡± The man¡¯s tone was full of contempt. She couldn¡¯t help butugh before continuing with her noodles. Then, as if she suddenly remembered something, she looked up at the man, ¡°What did you say to your mother just now? She won¡¯t scold me when I get back, will she?¡± ¡°No, if anyone is to be scolded, it will be me.¡± Qiao Ruoxin burst outughing. Mo Chen raised an eyebrow, ¡°Your man is about to be scolded, and you¡¯re this happy?¡± ¡°It¡¯s rare to see you being scolded¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re just a heartless little brat,¡± Mo Chen said, sitting up straight with a sarcastic chuckle, yet full of indulgence. After finishing the noodles, they prepared to return to the manor. In the car. Qiao Ruoxin leaned into the man¡¯s arms, closed her eyes, and wanted to sleep for a while, but the scene of her mother in the hospital shed through her mind, and she suddenly opened her eyes. The man noticed the abnormality in her within his embrace and looked down at her, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I had a dream, I dreamed that my mommitted suicide¡­¡± Mo Chen hugged her tighter: ¡°It¡¯s all right now.¡± ¡°Mo Chen brother, when you found my mom, did she say anything? Why did she want tomit suicide?¡± Mo Chen frowned slightly, unsure if he should tell this Little Ghost. Qiao Ruoxin looked up at the man¡¯s proud chin: ¡°Speak, what exactly did she say?¡± ¡°She might have been stimted by something, she felt she had made a mistake, asked me if I would always love you, whether I would betray you in the future, and asked some other things, I¡¯ve forgotten.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s heart panicked for a moment. What did her mother mean by asking these questions? Did she really contemte suicide? Herplexion wasn¡¯t very good throughout the journey. After returning to the estate, she was still distracted and didn¡¯t know what she was thinking about. Mo Chen sighed and carried her towards the vi area, but after arriving in the living room, he found that Mrs. Mo had not slept at all and was waiting for their return. Upon seeing them return, she stood up. Seeing Mrs. Mo, Qiao Ruoxin instantly became alert and jumped out of the man¡¯s arms, standing properly. But that very jump made both Mo Chen and Mrs. Mo¡¯s hearts leap. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin!¡± ¡°Ruoxin!¡± Startled by the mother and son¡¯s call, Qiao Ruoxin trembled. ¡°You really don¡¯t get it, do you? You¡¯re pregnant. What are you jumping for? From now on until you give birth, you¡¯re not allowed to jump anymore!¡± Mrs. Mo walked up to her, took her hand, and looked her over carefully, only rxing when she didn¡¯t see anything else unusual. Mo Chen¡¯s face turned even uglier, roaring: ¡°Do you want to die?¡± Qiao Ruoxin truly didn¡¯t mean to do it; she still hadn¡¯t adapted to the fact that she was really pregnant and always felt like a young girl. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I won¡¯t do it again next time, I haven¡¯t adapted to the role of a pregnant woman yet¡­¡± Mrs. Mo looked displeased: ¡°How long has it been, and you still haven¡¯t adapted? I take you to prenatal sses every day. What have you been listening to? Tell me if you feel ufortable anywhere, and I¡¯ll call the doctor to check on you.¡± ¡°No need, no need, I don¡¯t feel ufortable anywhere, I was fine just now, I didn¡¯t jump very hard.¡± ¡°From now on, you¡¯re not allowed to jump anymore, understand?¡± Mrs. Mo was instructing her like a real mother. Qiao Ruoxin obediently nodded: ¡°I understand.¡± ¡°Go up and sleep. I want to speak to Mo Chen for a moment.¡± She turned to leave but slowed down her pace, heading toward the indoor elevator. Until the elevator doors slowly closed. Mrs. Mo couldn¡¯t help but sigh: ¡°She is indeed too young. Now that she¡¯s pregnant, both her body and mind are immature, but since she¡¯s already pregnant, and with twins no less, we must protect her well.¡± Mo Chen: ¡°Hmm.¡± ¡°Did you take her out for dinner tonight?¡± ¡°We did.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good, she doesn¡¯t know how to take care of herself, and her mother doesn¡¯t act like a mother at all, so it looks like we¡¯ll have to y the role of her parents.¡± Mrs. Mo now felt that she was almost like Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mother¡ªif she had a daughter, she probably would have treated her the same. She couldn¡¯t understand what Jiang Pen was thinking; if she had a daughter, she would definitely hold her in the palm of her hand and not let her be harmed in the slightest. Chapter 420 - 420 420 Encounter with a Mad Dog ?Chapter 420: Chapter 420: Encounter with a Mad Dog Chapter 420: Chapter 420: Encounter with a Mad Dog In the bedroom. Qiao Ruoxin had just been bathed by a maid, changed into her robe, and dried her hair. She leaned on the bed, boredly reading a book, and had waited a long time without Mo Chen returning, not knowing what he was discussing with Madam Mo. After half an hour, she almost fell asleep, and finally, the bedroom door was pushed open. It was Mo Chening back. Qiao Ruoxin immediately perked up, sitting up straighter and rubbing her eyes. ¡°Mo Chen, what did your mother say?¡± The man walked to the edge of the bed, sat down, and scrutinized her small expression of both anticipation and fear, ¡°Nothing much, she told you to take good care of yourself during the pregnancy and not to run around.¡± ¡°Mhm, I got it. Did she scold you?¡± Actually, she felt that her little trick had been seen through by Madam Mo long ago, as Madam Mo knew her son best. Mo Chen: ¡°No, I¡¯m going to take a shower, wait for me.¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± She obediently watched as Mo Chen went to the bathroom. Why did she feel that Madam Mo had be gentle all of a sudden? Could it be because she felt that she was going to be a grandmother, so she was not so strict with her anymore? A little whileter, the man came out of the bathroom, bringing with him a cool and pleasant scent as he climbed into bed and turned off all the lights in the bedroom. Then, out of habit, he wrapped her in his arms and kissed her earlobe, ¡°Little Ghost, good night.¡± ¡°Good night, Mo Chen.¡± In the darkness, she closed her eyes and gradually drifted into sleep. She had a very long dream in which she saw her mothermitting suicide on the roof, swallowing sleeping pills, and teetering on the edge of the rooftop. Then she dreamt she was having a wedding with Mo Chen, and Simon suddenly appeared, disrupting the entire ceremony, causing chaos at the wedding venue and the sound of gunshots could be heard, making her feel like she was falling apart. The dreams were bizarre and chaotic. In the dream, she felt exhausted but couldn¡¯t seem to escape theyers uponyers of dreams, feeling oppressed and suffocated. Suddenly! She woke up with a start in her dream and realised her forehead was covered in cold sweat, her breathing rapid. She then noticed she was still in the man¡¯s embrace, touching her own forehead and realizing how sweaty she had be. The moment of waking up from a dream was always particrly real, as if everything that happened in the dream had truly urred. She turned around and nudged Mo Chen, ¡°Mo Chen, I¡­¡± She saw the man¡¯s sleeping face, knowing he had also had a tiring day at work; she didn¡¯t want to disturb his sleep. Mo Chen, in a half-asleep state, hugged her tighter, his voice muffled, ¡°Mhm¡­¡± ¡°Never mind, let¡¯s sleep.¡± She turned back around, embraced the man¡¯s body, and then closed her eyes to continue sleeping. Her emotions gradually calmed down. ¡­ The next day, early morning. When Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes, it was already noon again. She was indeed sleeping more and more these days, but the doctor had always said it was normal, as pregnant women are prone to sleepiness, especially since she was still in the period of morning sickness. She stretchedzily and then went to the bathroom to wash up and change clothes. Head to the first-floor restaurant for a meal. When she reached the restaurant, she got a shock. Because Mrs. Mo was actually there waiting for her. Usually, at this time, Mrs. Mo wasn¡¯t at home, so why was she waiting in the restaurant today? ¡°Mrs. Mo¡­ I, slept too long, sorry.¡± ¡°No problem, pregnant women tend to be sleepy. When I was carrying Mo Chen, I could sleep for more than ten hours a day,¡± Mrs. Mo smiled. The maid pulled out a chair, and Qiao Ruoxin sat down, then quickly received her pregnant-woman¡¯s breakfast for the day. Qiao Ruoxin nced at it and felt no appetite at all, but she still had to eat, otherwise, she would endure another lecture from Mrs. Mo. She simply had to eat despite herself. Seeing her struggling to have an appetite, Mrs. Moughed, ¡°After you finish eating, I¡¯ll take you to the hospital for a check-up. You jumped off Mo Chen¡¯s bodyst night, and the more I think about it, the more worried I get. It¡¯s safer to have a doctor look at you.¡± She could only nod silently, after all, it was for her own good, but she truly didn¡¯t feel any difort. ¡­ After finishing the meal, Mrs. Mo apanied her to the hospital. After being examined by the doctor and finding no problems, Mrs. Mo finally relieved her mind and then decided to take her out to rx a bit. Standing in front of the hospital elevator and waiting, Qiao Ruoxin was docile and well-behaved, after all, she had to y the role of Mo Chen¡¯s virtuous wife. With a ding-dong, the elevator doors slowly opened. Inside appeared a person who made Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s expression change instantly, Li Yi! Li Yi, leaning on a crutch, walked unsteadily. Seeing Qiao Ruoxin, he ignored Mrs. Mo who stood beside her. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin! You dare toe here! Are you here to seek death?¡± Li Yi hobbled out of the elevator, wishing he could strangle Qiao Ruoxin, this Little Ghost, who knocked him so hard that his private parts were nearly crushed,nding him in the hospital for so long without being able to leave. Qiao Ruoxin instinctively stepped back, as she was now pregnant and couldn¡¯t take any more risks. Mrs. Mo furrowed her brows and sized up Li Yi from head to toe, her voice cold, ¡°And who are you?¡± It was only then that Li Yi took notice of Mrs. Mo¡¯s presence, and he let out augh, ¡°Oh, it¡¯s Mrs. Mo. Fortunate to meet you today. I really want to ask you, Mrs. Mo, how did you take a liking to this dead girl? Mo Chen may be foolish, but you should vet the futuredy of the Mo Family. To let such a Little Ghost enter the Mo Family¡¯s door, you truly have guts.¡± Qiao Ruoxin frowned; this Li Yi was the garbage of garbage, the loser among losers. ¡°My son is foolish, and you think you¡¯re smart? With that behavior, who do you presume to lecture here?¡± Mrs. Mo¡¯s tone was full of disdain as she pulled Qiao Ruoxin behind her¡ªafter all, she was pregnant and couldn¡¯t risk any danger. Li Yi was left speechless. ¡°Mrs. Mo, your son¡¯s woman made me like this, and she didn¡¯t even offer half an apology. Is this the Mo Family¡¯s way? I called your son Mo Chen, and he even threatened to cripple me directly.¡± Mrs. Mo, ¡°How is your current state any different from being crippled? Move aside, we want to take the elevator.¡± Mrs. Mo pulled Qiao Ruoxin towards the elevator, while Li Yi started barking madly like a rabid dog, ¡°Do you think your son found some treasure? Qiao Ruoxin doesn¡¯t know how many men have touched her. Your Mo Family is no different, in the end picking up an entertainment circle female star, still a woman everyone has ridden, hahaha¡­¡± At the brink of losing her temper, Qiao Ruoxin was about tosh out when Mrs. Mo spoke first. She nced at the following bodyguard, ¡°Take good care of young master Li, let him understand how strict our Mo Family¡¯s manner is.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The two bodyguards that had entered the elevator left it, and Li Yi was dumbfounded, hisughtering to an abrupt end. ¡°What are you doing! Are you crazy! Do you know who I am! You dare to beat me! I¡¯ll make sure you have nowhere to be buried!¡± ¡°Aah!!!¡± Qiao Ruoxin watched with wide eyes as the elevator doors slowly closed¡ªshe couldn¡¯t see anything, could only hear Li Yi¡¯s screams. This is the price of running one¡¯s mouth. Chapter 421 - 421 421 Mo Family Takes Advantage to Bully ?Chapter 421: Chapter 421: #Mo Family Takes Advantage to Bully Others# Climbs to the Top of Trending Searches Chapter 421: Chapter 421: #Mo Family Takes Advantage to Bully Others# Climbs to the Top of Trending Searches Ding-dong, the elevator doors slowly opened. Qiao Ruoxin followed Mrs. Mo out of the elevator. They walked all the way to the parking lot; the driver had been waiting there and opened the car door for them. She and Mrs. Mo got into the car, and the driver drove away from the hospital. The trailing bodyguard vehicles also followed in session. It seemed Li Yi had already dealt with everything? Qiao Ruoxin cautiously stole a nce at Mrs. Mo beside her and couldn¡¯t believe that the usually dignified and unworldly Mrs. Mo could be so ruthless when she set her mind to it. It¡¯s no wonder they say no one from a wealthy family is a simple character. She wondered what state Li Yi was beaten into; he couldn¡¯t have been seriously crippled, could he? Feeling unsettled, she couldn¡¯t help but start to exin, ¡°Madam, please don¡¯t take seriously what he said just now. I¡¯ve only ever known one man, Mo Chen, from the beginning to the end, and I haven¡¯t dated any other boyfriends.¡± Mrs. Mo scoffed with disdain, augh escaping her, ¡°Of course I know. My son is so excellent, after being with him, who else could you possibly admire? He¡¯s nearly spoiled you to the heavens, who could offer you such treatment if you were with someone else?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin was stunned. She really hadn¡¯t expected Mrs. Mo to react this way. Mrs. Mo nced at her indifferently, ¡°You think I waspletely unaware of your romance? I knew everything.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Was she referring to two years ago, when Mo Chen returned to the country and confessed his feelings to her? She had always thought that Mo Chen had kept it a secret from his family, but Mrs. Mo not only knew about it but hadn¡¯t tried to stop it? Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened, not knowing how to react. Mrs. Mo snorted coldly, ¡°That brat came back to the country and never stayed home. When I had someone investigate, he was following you every day like an obsessed stalker. I figured he would make a move on you, but I didn¡¯t expect it to be so soon. Besides, he has employed bodyguards to protect you for so many years, how could I be unaware? It would be difficult not to know.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s mouth twitched involuntarily, feeling as if she had been given a live broadcast of her romance, always under observation. Mrs. Mo continued, ¡°I¡¯ve known since the first day he pursued you. Where you guys went to dine, your dates, including all your progress, I knew it all.¡± ¡°Mrs. Mo! I¡­¡± she interrupted in time, conscious of the driver who was driving. ¡°So, of course, I know you¡¯ve only been with my son from start to finish, but as for these two years you¡¯ve been missing¡­¡± Mrs. Mo hadn¡¯t finished speaking when Qiao Ruoxin quickly defended herself, ¡°In these two years, I didn¡¯t date anyone, there were no other men!¡± ¡°It¡¯s best if that¡¯s the case.¡± Mrs. Mo smiled faintly. What could she do? Since it was someone Mo Chen liked, she would learn to ept it, especially now that there was a pregnancy, and twins at that. ¡­ Evening. #MoFamilyUsesTheirPowerToBullyOthers# rocketed to the top of the trending searches, exploding. The topic had reached a hundred million views, with a video of Li Yi getting beaten up being posted on Weibo, which showed him in a sorry state. ording to insiders, the person doing the beating was the Mo Family¡¯s bodyguard, apparently instructed by Mrs. Mo.¡¯ The inte erupted with heatedments. [Damn! The Mo Family is getting more and more outrageous, even daring to rough up Young Master Li? What hope is there for usmoners in the future?] [Does the Mo Family think they are invincible? Acting as if they can cover the sky with one hand! Dear nobledy, your son is now a murder suspect, and here you are having bodyguards beating people up????] ¡°With a mother like that, what kind of good son can she raise? I¡¯m increasingly convinced that Mo Chen was the one behind the girl¡¯s fall from a building ten years ago!¡± ¡°This family is truly formidable, aiming to dominate the area. Son a murder suspect, mother has bodyguard beat people up, does Mo Tian have any dark history? Definitely, someone in the know shoulde out and spill the beans.¡± ¡°Hey, didn¡¯t someone reveal before that the real perpetrator behind the girl¡¯s fall from a building ten years ago was a young master with thest name Li? Could it be Li Yi? How old was Li Yi ten years ago?¡± ¡°To the person above! Li Yi was exactly 19 years old ten years ago! Could the whistleblower have been talking about Li Yi? That¡¯s terrifying!¡± ¡°Y¡¯all quit your nonsense. If the murderer were Li Yi, the Mo Family would have rified by now. Up to now, not a peep¡ªthey definitely got Mo Chen ying possum.¡± ¡°Tsk tsk¡­ Madam Mo really, during such a sensitive period, doesn¡¯t know to keep a low profile, insisting on keeping the Mo Family in the trending searches for our enjoyment every day, huh?¡± ¡°I personally don¡¯t mind. Who has more gossip about the wealthy circle? I¡¯m very interested in this mysterious world of the rich and powerful.¡± ¡°I know one, it¡¯s said that Mo Chen¡¯s third uncle is in jail for killing his wife, and it seems he¡¯s still not out yet.¡± ¡°Tsk tsk, is that true what you¡¯re saying above? If it is, then ¡®like beam, like pir¡¯ indeed.¡± ¡°Qiao Ruoxin just got engaged to Mo Chen, has she jumped into a pit of fire? Will Mo Chen go mad and kill his wife in the future? It¡¯s too scary to even think about.¡± ¡°My poor goddess, could my goddess, sister Qiao, really be that unlucky? Is it toote for her to break up now?¡± ¡°I heard they¡¯re already pregnant, so how can they split up? Definitely can¡¯t break it off, your goddess is waiting to be a wealthydy, who knew something like this would happen halfway through.¡± ¡­ The Mo Family Estate. After taking a bath, Qiao Ruoxiny on the bed and boredly picked up her phone to scroll through Weibo. When she saw this trending topic, she almost choked withughter. Needless to say, it must have been Li Yi who bought the trending spot, just to try to control the direction of public opinion. Despicable and shameless to the extreme. Qiao Ruoxin nced at the time. Why hadn¡¯t Mo Chen returned yet at this hour? She briefly checked thement section of the trending topic, it was a mess she couldn¡¯t bear to look at¡ªshe hadn¡¯t expected there to be so many people online who resented the rich. Suddenly, the bedroom door was pushed open. She looked up and sure enough, she saw the tall and handsome figure of the man. The corners of her mouth unconsciously revealed a smile, then she threw off the covers, put on her slippers, and walked towards the man, throwing herself into his embrace. Mo Chen looked down at the soft body in his arms and embraced her back. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you asleep yet?¡± ¡°Waiting for you toe back. Why have you beening home sote these days?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been busy with a lottely. You don¡¯t need to wait for me, just sleep if you¡¯re tired, okay?¡± He propped his chin on top of her head, gently stroking her back. In fact, he too wanted toe home earlier to be with Little Ghost, but he really couldn¡¯t get away. Qiao Ruoxin nodded, ¡°I know. Did you see the trending topic on Weibo today? Actually, it¡¯s because Li Yi was being a jerk first, he provoked me and your mom, that¡¯s why that video is online¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ve already had someone take down the trending topic. It should disappear in about ten minutes.¡± ¡°Go take a bath then, to ease the tiredness,¡± she said. ¡°Hmm.¡± The man bent down to kiss her forehead, then released her and headed toward the bathroom, taking off his suit jacket along the way and tossing it on the bench at the end of the bed. Only after the bathroom door had closed did Qiao Ruoxin sigh helplessly. She wondered whether those private detectives had found anything out yet. It had been several days, and if this went on, who knew what rumors the people online would conjure up next. Chapter 422 - 422 422 Miss Qiao theres a man looking for you ?Chapter 422: Chapter 422: Miss Qiao, there¡¯s a man looking for you, he says he¡¯s your friend. Chapter 422: Chapter 422: Miss Qiao, there¡¯s a man looking for you, he says he¡¯s your friend. The next day, early morning. Qiao Ruoxin was called to get up early, and after breakfast, she began prenatal education sses under the supervision of Mrs. Mo. She felt that she was going to be driven crazy sooner orter, while also enduring the feeling of morning sickness. The Mo Family had specially hired the most famous prenatal teacher in the country for her, making her feel drowsy during the lessons. Mrs. Mo, on the other hand, listened very carefully, to prevent any mistakes after the child was born. ¡°Miss Qiao, this piece of music can calm your baby in the womb and make them feelfortable¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but ridicule in her heart, the baby isn¡¯t even fully shaped yet, how could it have any mood? These prenatal teachers really know how to bluff, but Mrs. Mo actually fell for it. She was almost falling asleep listening to this music, which was practically a luby. If the baby in her belly really had emotions, it would probably be sleeping soundly now. After the ss, they continued with lessons about emotional adjustment during pregnancy and sleeping postures, among other things¡­ All sorts of pregnancy details were covered. ¡°Ruoxin, listen carefully, all of this will be useful during your pregnancy. In case we aren¡¯t around and something unexpected happens, you will need this knowledge.¡± Mrs. Mo looked at her distracted appearance and couldn¡¯t resist reminding her. Indeed, still just a child, nowhere near looking like a mother, just a child herself. But then again, Qiao Ruoxin is indeed still quite young, so she thought to give her more time. ¡­ After the prenatal ss, Qiao Ruoxin used the excuse of wanting some fresh air to walk around the estate. Breathing in the fresh air, she felt a lot more alert; that prenatal music was making her extremely sleepy. A maid at her side supported her, ¡°Miss Qiao, the madam is doing this for your good, please bear with it. After all, you are not yet three months pregnant, and the madam has been worried that something might go wrong. The first three months of pregnancy are very important.¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled, ¡°I know, that¡¯s why I¡¯ve been trying to cooperate as much as possible.¡± At that moment, the maid¡¯s phone rang. She answered someone¡¯s call, and her face changed slightly. ¡°Miss Qiao, there¡¯s a man looking for you, saying he is a friend of yours and has something important to discuss.¡± ¡°A man? A friend?¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked puzzled. Did she still have male friends? They were probably all scared off by Mo Chen by now. She didn¡¯t dare to have any male friends anymore, but since he hade to see her, she should meet with him. Who knows, he might be someone important. ¡°Let hime over, I want to see who it is.¡± ¡°Okay,¡± the maid replied. After about fifteen minutes, Qiao Ruoxin stood in the garden, looking down at her slightly protruding belly, which had rounded out a bit recently, showing signs of twins. The maid brought the man over, ¡°Miss Qiao, he¡¯s here.¡± The moment Qiao Ruoxin looked up, she was taken aback. It was that private detective, who¡¯d even professed to have pursued her before, and been her deskmate¡­ She remembered that he had really annoyed Mo Chen then. Qiao Ruoxin nced at the maid: ¡°You go ahead with your work, I¡¯ll call you if I need something.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± The maid then turned and walked away. Only she and the private detective were left alone. ¡°Detective, is there something the matter? If you need something, you should be looking for Mo Chen, not me.¡± ¡°You¡¯re probably not aware, but Mo haspletely lost trust in us private detectives. No matter what evidence we show him, he doesn¡¯t believe it, so I¡¯vee to you. I want you to take me to him.¡± Qiao Ruoxin nodded with understanding, ¡°Oh¡­ I see, you can¡¯t see him, so you want me to take you to him?¡± ¡°Right.¡± She was somewhat doubtful, ¡°But have you really found any evidence? Otherwise, it¡¯s better not to bother him. He¡¯s so busy these days, he really doesn¡¯t have any time to waste on you all.¡± At first, she thought that hiring these private detectives might yield some progress, but several days had gone by with seemingly no advancement at all. The man frowned, ¡°I do have a bit of progress, but I need Mo¡¯s help to get the evidence.¡± A glint of curiosity shed through Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s beautiful eyes, ¡°What evidence?¡± ¡°I heard from that couple that along with the security footage, their daughter¡¯s employee badge was also sent to them back then. Therefore, I want to see if there are any fingerprints left on the badge by the murderer¡ªit could lead to a breakthrough; otherwise, it¡¯s difficult to investigate this decade-old case.¡± After hearing what the man said, Ruoxin¡¯s gaze flickered. This was indeed a new lead, but getting that employee badge would require Mo Chen¡¯s help. She furrowed her brow, thinking for a moment, then suddenly looked up, ¡°Let¡¯s go, we¡¯ll find Mo Chen.¡± ¡­ Thus, she took the private detective directly to Hengzhong Group to find Mo Chen. If the private detective had gone alone, he would have surely been turned away. Mo was too upied these days to listen to the private detectives¡¯ tentative theories. An hourter. Hengzhong Group. Qiao Ruoxin, along with the private detective, made straight for the executive office floor. Upon seeing her, Secretary Jiang immediately stood up and came out to greet her, ¡°Miss Qiao, what brings you here? Director Mo is in a high-level meeting. Is there something important? Should I notify him?¡± ¡°No need; we¡¯ll wait for him in his office. After his meeting, he cane straight there.¡± ¡°Very well.¡± Secretary Jiang was exceedingly respectful. After all, she was the future mistress of the Mo Family¡ªno one dared neglect her. Qiao Ruoxin led the private detective into Mo Chen¡¯s office. She sat down on the sofa in the waiting area, nced at the private detective, ¡°Please take a seat. Wait a while, he¡¯s been rather busytely.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± A momentter, Secretary Jiang brought in a cup of coffee and a ss of clear water; the water, clearly meant for Qiao Ruoxin. She was now a VIP for protection and needed close attention to her dietary safety at all times. Qiao Ruoxin picked up the ss, noticed it was still warm, and appreciated the thoughtfulness of the secretaries with a small smile, then took a sip. Since bing pregnant, she felt like a national treasure, constantly shielded by others, and like a useless person no longer capable of doing anything. Half an hourter, the office door was pushed open. She turned and saw Mo Chen, d in a navy blue suit, walk in. His handsome face lit up with warmth upon seeing her, but when he noticed the private detective, dark clouds swiftly gathered on his face. This man sure changed his expression fast. Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help feeling helpless and stood up to exin, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, the private detective has something to say to you, and it¡¯s important!¡± Mo Chen strode over with long steps, a hint of irritation on his handsome face, reached her, and enveloped her slender waist with his arm, speaking in a low voice, ¡°What is it? Another story about how you knew each other before, and he pursued you?¡± Chapter 423 - 423 423 Confronting Simon Face to Face ?Chapter 423: Chapter 423: Confronting Simon Face to Face Chapter 423: Chapter 423: Confronting Simon Face to Face ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but lightly p the man¡¯s back, ring at him. This dog of a man was really petty when it came to emotions, nitpicking over every little thing. Mo Chen looked down at her indignantly ring with those beautiful eyes, her cute face framed by fury, hisrge hand caressing her waist, ¡°Try ring at me one more time?¡± The air was filled with an ambiguous atmosphere. ¡°Ahem¡­¡± The private detective, having had enough of watching the couple¡¯s disy, finally couldn¡¯t stand it and coughed twice. If it went on like this, when would they ever get to the main point, to discuss serious matters? Only then did Qiao Ruoxin realize there was someone else present, and smiled awkwardly, her cheeks unable to stop blushing. ¡°Well, just listen to what he has to say, okay? I¡¯ve heard everything, and I think this evidence is very important. It might help you overturn your situation andpletely clear your name,¡± she said sincerely, looking up into the man¡¯s dark eyes. Mo Chen stared at her for a few seconds and in the end, it wasn¡¯t the private detective who moved him, but her. The man sat on the sofa, pulling Qiao Ruoxin down to sit beside him. Mo Chen slowly uttered in a deep voice, ¡°Speak.¡± ¡­ After letting the private detectivey out his doubts and reasoning, the atmosphere in the office was frozen for a long time; no one spoke. Qiao Ruoxin and the private detective both waited for Mo Chen¡¯s response. Mo Chen, however, slightly narrowed his eyes, his jawline tense, looking pensive. Just when the private detective was about to say something else, Qiao Ruoxin signaled him with her eyes to stay quiet; Mo Chen needed calm at this moment. Whenever Mo Chen needed to make a decision, he would be particrly calm and silent, as if he were a non-existent being. After what seemed like an eternity, Mo Chen finally spoke, looking at the private detective, ¡°Are you sure we can take what that couple said seriously?¡± ¡°Confirmed, I¡¯ve questioned them myself. They im to have it on them right now, but they¡¯re being protected by someone, and I can¡¯t get close to them, let alone know where they live or who¡¯s protecting them,¡± the detective replied. Mo Chen stood up and walked over to the desk, opened a drawer, took out his phone, and made a call, ¡°Find out where that couple is living now, I want information within ten minutes.¡± Then, he hung up the phone. Three minutester, the phone vibrated. The man answered the call, and after hearing the report, his brows furrowed, seemingly displeased, and he ended the call. Qiao Ruoxin stood up and walked over, unable to help asking, ¡°Well, did you find out?¡± Mo Chen nced at her, his voice cold andposed, ¡°They¡¯re living in a vi owned by the Lawrence Family here in the country.¡± With a thunderous roar! Qiao Ruoxin felt as if she had been struck, how could it be the Lawrence Family again! To what extent did the Lawrence Family want to push her before they would stop? Tears started to well up in Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes, ¡°I will go with you.¡± ¡­ Dusk. Several luxury cars slowly stopped at a vi on the hillside. After getting out of the car, Qiao Ruoxin recognized the vi in front of her; she had been here before, the time she was deceived by Simon. Qiao Ruoxin stared nkly at the vi before her, and the man wrapped his arms around her shoulders, ¡°Have you been here before?¡± ¡°No¡­¡± she didn¡¯t want to admit that she had been tricked by Simon. But she really hadn¡¯t expected that even now, Lawrence still thought of using that couple to deal with Mo Chen. The private detective also walked out from the car behind them and said, ¡°If the killer¡¯s fingerprints are found on the work badges in the hands of that couple, the truth will soon be revealed. I believe the person who sent them the surveince video is the real killer, trying to frame Mr. Mo.¡± ¡°I hope there really will be fingerprints on that work badge,¡± Qiao Ruoxin prayed quietly. If the real killer had been careful enough not to leave fingerprints on the work badge, it would be really troublesome; even jumping into the Yellow River would not wash the stain away. Xiaowu pressed the doorbell at the front, and when people from the vi came out to open the door, they panicked. ¡°What are you doing? Our master has ordered that no one shoulde in here. Please leave immediately!¡± Mo Chen sneered, ¡°What if I insist on entering today?¡± As soon as he said this, he nced at Xiaowu, his sharp eyes seeminglymanding: break in. Xiaowu nodded, then jumped directly into the tall European-style wrought iron gate and opened the gate. ¡°What are you doing! If you continue like this, I¡¯ll call the police! You are breaking and entering! This is Mr. Lawrence¡¯s house! How can you just barge in like this!¡± The person tried to step forward to stop them but was kicked to the ground by Xiaowu and couldn¡¯t get up for a long time. The gate swung open, and Mo Chen, Qiao Ruoxin, and the private detective walked in together. Suddenly! A sports car charged over and stopped right in front of them. Qiao Ruoxin let out a startled scream, and Mo Chen quickly shielded her behind him, making sure she didn¡¯t suffer a scratch. Then, the door of the sports car opened, and Simon stepped out from inside. ¡°The famous Mr. Mo, intending to break into a house? That¡¯s illegal in this country, right? Is the Mo Family really going to cover the sky with one hand as the rumors online say?¡± Simon stepped toward Mo Chen, his normally gentle voice now cruelly menacing; his nce also swept over Qiao Ruoxin behind Mo Chen. Now, just seeing Qiao Ruoxin set him offpletely, his fists at his sides clenched tight, cracking in his anger. Mo Chen pulled Qiao Ruoxin to the side and handed her over to Xiaowu, his voice cold, ¡°Protect her.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xiaowu positioned Qiao Ruoxin behind himself. Only with Qiao Ruoxin safe could he have no worries. Mo Chen looked at Simon with a sneer, ¡°So what if I cover the sky with one hand? I¡¯m determined to break into this house today!¡± With these words, he started walking towards the residential area of the vi. The always refined Simon suddenly threw a punch at Mo Chen, and he appeared to be quite skilled. Qiao Ruoxin was stunned, having never expected Simon to know how to fight; his stance looked professional, like he had been training for many years. In the two years she had known Simon, she had always thought of him as a genteel gentleman who only enjoyed leisurely and entertaining activities, never suspecting he had this violent hobby. Mo Chen deftly dodged, a flicker of surprise in his dark eyes; he hadn¡¯t expected Simon to have learned some fighting skills. The two men fought fiercely, matching each other in strength, neither willing to back down. ¡°Mo Chen! Don¡¯t push it too far! Do you really think the world revolves around you? The affairs of the Lawrence Family are none of your business!¡± ¡°If we¡¯re going to fight, then let¡¯s fight! Cut the crap!¡± Qiao Ruoxin stood by, watching them fight, and looked at Xiaowu with some worry, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to help Mo Chen?¡± ¡°Two men fighting, if I help now, it wouldn¡¯t be quite right, they¡¯re quite even at the moment,¡± Xiaowu said. ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin really wanted to smash his head in, how could he be so particr at a time like this? Chapter 424 - 424 424 The Culprit Is Mo Chen ?Chapter 424: Chapter 424: The Culprit Is Mo Chen! Chapter 424: Chapter 424: The Culprit Is Mo Chen! Qiao Ruoxin watched anxiously from the side. At that moment, she glimpsed a man and woman walking out of the vi, the rural couple, meaning the most critical evidence might very well be in the hands of these two. Her small face, once etched with anxiety, suddenly lit up with surprise, and she walked towards the couple. The couple was clearly terrified by the scene before them, not understanding why this was happening. Qiao Ruoxin approached, grabbed the woman¡¯s hand, ¡°Where is your daughter¡¯s work card! Give it to me now! Don¡¯t you want to know who the real murderer is?¡± The woman was obviously scared, she shook off Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s hand and hid behind her husband, her face filled with terror, looking like someone who had never seen much of the world. Qiao Ruoxin stepped back, and Xiaowu quickly supported her. ¡°What nonsense are you spouting! The murderer is Mo Chen! It is Mo Chen! The surveince video showed it clearly, if not him, then who?¡± The man, speaking in a regional ent mixed with Mandarin, yelled angrily at Qiao Ruoxin. With Qiao Ruoxin protected behind him, Xiaowu shouted angrily, ¡°What do you know! You¡¯re being used, understand? Why do you think they are hiding you here? They just want to use you! Up to now, have you avenged your daughter?¡± The couple exchanged a nce and remained silent; indeed, they had been living here for a long time without any progress. At this point, the private detective walked over and said calmly, ¡°Uncle, auntie, if you want to find the real culprit for your daughter,e talk to us. I¡¯m a private detective, and I¡¯ve found some information about the incident from that year.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked expectantly at the couple, now their only hopey here. If the work card that had been sealed for ten years indeed had the murderer¡¯s fingerprints, then Mo Chen could be clearedpletely, as he had nothing to do with the case to begin with. Now she prayed in her heart that no one had touched the work card in the meantime, that the original fingerprints hadn¡¯t been destroyed. The couple clearly didn¡¯t trust them, backing away while hurling insults at them. ¡°I know who you are! You¡¯re that actress from the TV, rumored to be Mo Chen¡¯s fiancee, of course you¡¯d take his side! Even if he killed someone, would you still support him? You¡¯re a woman too, how can you be so heartless!¡± The woman¡¯s eyes were red with anger as she screamed at Qiao Ruoxin, her voice filled with resentment and a sense of being wronged. Qiao Ruoxin was now pregnant and had be somewhat less courageous. Startled by the shouting, she began to tremble slightly. She hid behind Xiaowu. Suddenly, Simon stepped forward, blocking the couple¡¯s path, ¡°Don¡¯t listen to them, they just want to destroy the evidence and make your daughter be wronged forever in her grave.¡± Upon hearing Simon¡¯s words, the rural couple grew even more agitated andshed out at Qiao Ruoxin. ¡°How can you be so cruel, you¡¯re also a girl, would you be content if you were treated this way?¡± The woman swung a p at Qiao Ruoxin, moving so quickly that she couldn¡¯t dodge in time. Suddenly¡ª Mo Chen¡¯s towering figure stood in front of her, shoving the woman to the ground. In an instant, the room fell into a deathlike silence. The woman sat on the ground with a bewildered face before bursting into tears, emitting amon and vexing air of the lower ss. The man hurried to help his wife up and began to curse, ¡°Can you rich people bully us just like that, killed my daughter, and now you want to kill us too? Fine, do it, finish us off, so we can go down and join my daughter!¡± The couple embraced each other, weeping bitterly, a sight that made onlookers feel a pang of sorrow, for they were the real victims. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s gaze flickered slightly as she pressed her lips tightly together. Mo Chen held her in his arms, hisrge hand cradling her head, not caring about anything else in the world as long as Little Ghost was alright. Seeing that the standoff was at an impasse, with neither side likely to give in, Simon took the initiative and said, ¡°Let¡¯s talk this over inside.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s face was indifferent as he nced at the couple crying to high heaven on the floor, staying silent. Qiao Ruoxin looked at Simon and noticed a trace of blood on the corner of his mouth; it seemed they had trulye to blows just now. She then lifted her gaze to Mo Chen and saw a fine wound on his forehead, but it was of no great consequence. Her brows furrowed in displeasure. ¡­ Inside the vi, in the reception room. Everyone sat on the sofas, each with a cup of green tea ced before them. The couple sat on a single-seater sofa on the other side, clinging to each other like conjoined twins, inseparable. Xiaowu sat on a couch in the corner, ying with his phone on silent mode, seemingly unconcerned about everything going on, and indeed, it wasn¡¯t really any of his business; he was just following Mo Chen¡¯s orders. Qiao Ruoxin looked at the couple, who appeared timid and fearful, and said, ¡°We also want to help you find the killer, but the killer truly isn¡¯t Mo Chen.¡± The woman was highly guarded, ¡°You say he isn¡¯t the killer just like that? Then how do you exin the surveince footage? Why was he there the night my daughter was killed? Why did hee out of that room?¡± The private detective answered, ¡°That¡¯s because someone lured him there to wrongly me Mo Chen. In fact, there is more than one person behind this case. Did you know that? Did you look at the autopsy report? It clearly stated that your daughter died from long-term abuse and torment, with drug residues in her body causing mental instability leading to her fall to death.¡± ¡°You¡¯re talking nonsense! How could we not have seen our daughter¡¯s body? She was pushed, shattered beyond recognition, wuuu¡­¡± The woman¡¯s emotions surged, and she could not hold back her tears once more. Qiao Ruoxin saw how agitated the woman was and realized it was very difficult to have a normal conversation. Simon¡¯s mouth curved slightly, ¡°You came here just to say all this? It seems like you don¡¯t have any substantial evidence to prove Mo Chen¡¯s innocence.¡± Qiao Ruoxin said, ¡°Could you please let us use that work badge? It might be key to solving this case. You can¡¯t bring down Mo Chen with just the surveince footage; it won¡¯t hold up in court. Waiting won¡¯t do you any good, so why not let us have it? We can try to find the real culprit!¡± ¡°Find which real culprit! The real culprit is sitting right here! Don¡¯t deceive us, seeing us in and honest folk and thinking to swindle us, you¡¯ll take the evidence and then he¡¯ll never be proven guilty, and my daughter will forever be wronged. I won¡¯t fall for your tricks. All you rich people are heartless and ruthless, devouring people without spitting out their bones,¡± the man ranted fiercely at them. Chapter 425 - 425 425 Xiaowu Roll over here She has a ?Chapter 425: Chapter 425: Xiaowu! Roll over here! She has a stomach ache! Chapter 425: Chapter 425: Xiaowu! Roll over here! She has a stomach ache! Suddenly! With a ¡®smack,¡¯ Mo Chen kicked over the delicate tea table in front of him, and everyone couldn¡¯t help but suck in a breath of cold air. Of course, this did not include Simon, because he had long known how vtile Mo Chen¡¯s temper was. Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face was tight, his gaze sharp as a sword, shooting directly at the couple as he demanded harshly, ¡°Give it to me or I¡¯ll search the ce right now!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the man looked towards Xiaowu, who was ying with his phone beside him, and signaled with his eyes. Xiaowu quickly understood, put away his phone, and stood up: ¡°Yes.¡± Then he headed towards the upstairs of the vi, ready to search room by room, confident that they would find the work badge. The private detective also smartly stood up and followed: ¡°I¡¯ll go too, I¡¯m more meticulous than you are.¡± The private detective and Xiaowu moved upstairs together. Simon, however, remained unfazed and slowly stood up: ¡°Have the Mo Family really turned into bandits? Do you think you can just search this ce whenever you like?¡± Simon pped his hands, and then a row of bodyguards rapidly appeared in front of Xiaowu. Xiaowu looked at these well-trained bodyguards and took off his suit jacket, stretching his neck: ¡°Boss Mo, should we take action? I haven¡¯t had a good workout in a while, and I¡¯d like to practice against these guys. Please give the go-ahead.¡± Mo Chen nced at Xiaowu¡¯s arrogant figure and responded indifferently: ¡°Hmm, as you wish.¡± At thatmand, Xiaowu charged at the group of bodyguards like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins, engaging in a fight with the group of bodyguards. The private detective also took off his jacket and joined the fight: ¡°Xiaowu, I¡¯ll help you out. It¡¯s been a while since I stretched my muscles too, let¡¯s warm up together.¡± Xiaowu: ¡°Are you up for it? Don¡¯t make a mess of things, better stay out of the way.¡± ¡°Who do you think you¡¯re talking down to? I¡¯ve trained in free fighting; otherwise, in our line of work, not knowing some self-defense moves would have gotten me killed long ago.¡± The duo against the group of bodyguards was indeed a shocking sight. The couple hiding on the sofa were once again trembling with fear at the scene before them; they didn¡¯t know what to do, they only knew they needed to bring their daughter¡¯s murderer to justice, Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t hold back any longer, stood up, and grasped Mo Chen¡¯s arm: ¡°Don¡¯t be rash; we¡¯re here to find evidence, there¡¯s no need to scare them like this.¡± But clearly, the couple had been sessfully brainwashed by Lawrence; they wouldn¡¯t listen to anyone, convinced in their hearts that Mo Chen was the murderer. Qiao Ruoxin turned back to look at the couple, huddled together, shaking with fear. ¡°Uncle, Auntie, I¡¯m not biased towards Mo Chen, but there really is something odd about this case. Haven¡¯t you ever questioned why someone would send you that surveince video in the first ce? Why didn¡¯t the person who sent the video talk to you directly? Why didn¡¯t they tell you the truth? Why not send the video straight to the police? Because that video can¡¯t serve as evidence at all, and the timing of Mo Chen leaving the room was exactly half an hour after the incident with your daughter!¡± Her series of ¡®whys¡¯ left the couple speechless, not knowing what to say for a long time. After a while, the man said somewhat guiltily: ¡°What ¡®why¡¯! It¡¯s him! He¡¯s the murderer! The person who sent us the surveince video must have been afraid of you people taking revenge! What can¡¯t you rich people do? We don¡¯t want the kind-hearted to get hurt. The person who sent the video was helping us, a good person!¡± The couple embodied the pure kindness of rural folk to the extreme and likewise embodied ignorance and naivet¨¦ just as vividly. Qiao Ruoxin was almostughed by the absurdity, speaking with a bit of helplessness: ¡°Since you¡¯ve decided that Mo Chen is the murderer, then why don¡¯t you hand over the work badge to the police, let the police verify it to find out who the real murderer is?¡± ¡°We won¡¯t believe your lies. You are the bad guys, through and through, trying to clear your name by deceiving us! We¡¯ll never believe anything you say!¡± After speaking, the couple turned and sought refuge behind Simon. Simon deliberately ¡®tsked¡¯ twice, ¡°Look at how the Mo Family bullies people, scaring a couple like this. How can you still have the nerve to say you¡¯re not the murderer? Mo Chen, if you keep pressing aggressively to take the evidence, I¡¯ll almost believe you¡¯re the murderer.¡± Qiao Ruoxin could no longer hold back, ¡°Simon, shut up!¡± She exerted herself too much and felt a pang of pain in her abdomen, cradling it with her hands. Mo Chen looked down, wrapped his arms around her, and asked sternly, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I just got a bit emotional just now.¡± She leaned into the man¡¯s embrace, took a moment to recover, and realized that pregnant women really shouldn¡¯t get too worked up. Simon couldn¡¯t help but frown, wondering how this young woman suddenly became so fragile. Could a mere emotional outburst cause abdominal pain? Mo Chen swept her up in his arms and headed toward the door, while shouting angrily at Xiaowu, ¡°Xiaowu! Get over here! Her stomach hurts!¡± Upon hearing this, Xiaowu immediately stopped fighting and turned to run towards Mo Chen. The private detective also stopped and turned to leave. Xiaowu knew the severity of the situation. Now, Qiao Ruoxin was the Mo Family¡¯s top priority to protect. If she felt even slightly unwell, the whole Mo Family would be in unrest. In fact, Qiao Ruoxin really wanted to say she was fine, just a bit overwhelmed by emotion, but seeing the furious expression on Mo Chen¡¯s face, she wisely chose to remain silent. ¡­ Inside the car. Mo Chen held her close, his chin resting on her forehead, soothing her softly, ¡°It¡¯s okay, we¡¯ll be at the hospital soon.¡± ¡°Mmh, I know, I¡¯m fine. Don¡¯t worry,¡± she reassured. She could feel the tension in his entire body as he held her so tightly that she thought she might suffocate. The man¡¯s hand moved to her abdomen, his voice hoarse and deep, ¡°Alright, be good, don¡¯t let anything happen.¡± She couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud, hugging his body, leaning on his shoulder, whispering, ¡°Really, I¡¯m fine. It was just the emotion earlier. I promise I¡¯ll stay calm from now on.¡± Mo Chen frowned, ¡°Who made you upset? I shouldn¡¯t have brought you here.¡± It would be safer to keep Little Ghost confined in the Mo Family Estate. ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t dare say anything more and simply stayed in his arms quietly. An hourter, they arrived at the hospital. After a series of examinations, the doctor diagnosed that there was nothing serious and that the pain was likely due to an emotional outburst. Upon hearing the doctor¡¯s diagnosis, Mo Chen finally let go of his worry. They left the hospital as the sky began to darken. Mo Chen looked at her, ¡°What would you like to eat tonight? Go home or eat out?¡± ¡°Umm¡­ let¡¯s go home. Your mother said now that I¡¯m pregnant, I shouldn¡¯t eat out too often, it¡¯s not clean.¡± The man chuckled, ¡°It seems her daily nagging is quite effective, you at least remembered that.¡± Chapter 426 - 426 426 This mother-in-law and daughter-in-law ?Chapter 426: Chapter 426: This mother-inw and daughter-inw rtionship is really a science Chapter 426: Chapter 426: This mother-inw and daughter-inw rtionship is really a science Qiao Ruoxin paused slightly, realizing that it was true, and she remembered this line. All of this was the result of Lady Mo¡¯s daily nagging in her ear. Suddenly, she felt that the feeling of someone nagging wasn¡¯t so bad after all. These days she had felt a long-lost motherly love from Lady Mo, it was bittersweet¡­ ¡­ Mo Family Estate. After Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen returned, Lady Mo was dining alone in the restaurant, looking bored. The butler said at her side, ¡°Madam, Miss Qiao and Master Mo are back, and it seems they haven¡¯t eaten yet, they are walking towards the dining room. A smile finally appeared on Lady Mo¡¯s face, ¡°Let theme over quickly, I¡¯ve always said that Qiao Ruoxin is not allowed to eat out, it seems this girl still takes my words to heart.¡± This made her feel very gratified, it was worth nagging a hundred times a day, at least something had sunk in. ¡°Madam, we¡¯re back,¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s sweet voice broke into the dining room, instantly adding some vitality to the dreary atmosphere. Lady Mo looked up and smiled, ¡°Sit down, have you finished eating? Join me for a bit, it¡¯s no fun eating alone.¡± Mo Chen pulled out a chair for Qiao Ruoxin to sit down, then he sat next to Little Ghost. Watching this scene, Lady Mo muttered sourly, ¡°Really grown up now, all you see is your woman, no room for your mother.¡± The smile on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face froze awkwardly at the corners of her mouth as she sneaked a nce at the man beside her, hinting for him to coax Lady Mo. Mo Chen picked up a pair of chopsticks and ced some dishes onto his mother¡¯s te as he said solemnly, ¡°I¡¯m born of you, I can¡¯t forget that.¡± Lady Mo finally smiled, yet still maintaining her dignified matronly demeanor, ¡°Good to know, and when your twins are born, I suppose you¡¯ll have even less time to think of me, your own mother.¡± ¡°How could that be? Mo Chen always talks about you in front of me, he respects you a lot,¡± she said with a smile. This mother-inw and daughter-inw rtionship really is aplex one; she would have to study it carefully. However, Lady Mo nced at her, ¡°What exactly did he say about me?¡± Uh¡­ She was really stumped, as Mo Chen typically only mentioned his Uncle Mo pampering his aunt when he talked about Lady Mo in front of her¡­ As for anything specific about Lady Mo¡­ it seemed he hadn¡¯t really mentioned much. Lady Mo watched her, seemingly awaiting her response, eager to hear how her son talked about her. Mo Chen¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly, and the corners of his mouth curled up, waiting to see how Little Ghost would handle the situation. He rarely mentioned his mother to Little Ghost, hardly ever, the only time being when he recounted the love story of his parents in their youth. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes twinkled as she spoke with a smile, ¡°He said that you were very strict with his upbringing and he has always respected you, calling you a good mother.¡± Lady Mo gave a gentleugh, ¡°That sounds made up.¡± Suddenly, the atmosphere in the dining room became very awkward. Lady Mo spoke, ¡°He never listens to me, nor has he ever thought of me as a good mother, always feeling that I am harming him, how could he possibly respect me?¡± ¡°Madam, every child has a rebellious streak, he might be a bit willful in front of you since you are his mother, but outside, he always protects your reputation,¡± Qiao Ruoxin exined calmly, without panicking. Lady Mo turned to Mo Chen with a frown, ¡°Did you say these things?¡± Mo Chen, still eating, appeared detached from the conversation as he replied indifferently, ¡°Mm, though I didn¡¯t put it that nicely, the gist is the same.¡± Lady Mo immediately felt a bit more cheerful and ced a dish onto Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s te, ¡°Eat more, you haven¡¯t been taking proper mealstely.¡± ¡°Mm!¡± Qiao Ruoxin nodded with a smile, relieved that this man had been cooperative, otherwise she would have been at a loss for words. She also breathed a sigh of relief. After dinner, following the routine, Mo Chen apanied her for a walk around the estate. In the past, if Mo Chen was not back, a maid would apany her, but whenever Mo Chen was there, he would always be the one. She held onto the man¡¯s arm and leaned her cheek against his shoulder, ¡°Mo Chen, what should we do now?¡± Chapter 427 - 427 427 Are you not content until you break me ?Chapter 427: Chapter 427: Are you not content until you break me and Mo Chen apart? Chapter 427: Chapter 427: Are you not content until you break me and Mo Chen apart? The man¡¯s expression was solemn, and he nced down at her, his voice grave, ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry about these things, understand?¡± She wanted to say something more, but seeing the indifference in the man¡¯s eyes, she could only obediently shut her mouth. After finishing their walk, they returned to the bedroom to prepare for sleep. Qiao Ruoxiny on the bed, looking at the closed bathroom door, from which the sound of running water could be heard. Today, Mo Chen was taking much longer to shower than usual, usually taking only ten minutes to emerge, but this time, half an hour had passed without any sign of the bathroom door opening. The sound of the water continued, undoubtedly due to irritation and agitation. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, it was Lawrence causing trouble again, and because of her, perhaps she should deal with it herself. Another half hour passed before the bathroom door finally opened. The man, wearing a white bathrobe, stepped out, turned off all the lights, then got into bed, lifted the covers, and held her close. ¡°Little Ghost, go to sleep,¡± he said. The moment he embraced her, she couldn¡¯t help but shiver; the man¡¯s body was icy cold. Had he been taking a cold shower for an hour? Was he insane? Qiao Ruoxin asked, ¡°Have you lost your mind? The weather is turning cold, and you¡¯re taking a cold shower? And for so long?¡± The man closed his eyes and replied, ¡°It¡¯s nothing, go to sleep.¡± She could feel that Mo Chen was exhausted, so she didn¡¯t say anything else, merely holding his body tightly, trying to warm him. But the chill had already seeped deep into Mo Chen¡¯s bones. ¡­ The next day. When Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes, the man by her side was already gone. After washing up, she finished breakfast and then followed her usual routine to join Lady Mo for prenatal sses. In the afternoon, she told Lady Mo she wanted to go out to meet with a friend, and Lady Mo agreed, acknowledging that a pregnant woman couldn¡¯t be kept at home every day, but she must be apanied by a bodyguard. Qiao Ruoxin first went to the hospital, having heard that Lawrence had recently been admitted. Even though she didn¡¯t know why Lawrence was hospitalized, she felt that he might be in poor health. Standing outside the door of the VIP ward, she knocked, and a weak, deep voice came from within: ¡°Come in.¡± She pushed the door open and entered, then saw Lawrence lying in the hospital bed, his face pale, entirely different from the dignified Mr. Lawrence of the past. Lawrence, upon seeing it was her, had his eyes filled with shock, genuinely not expecting her toe here. ¡°Ruoxin, why have youe?¡± Standing in front of Lawrence¡¯s bed, Qiao Ruoxin said coldly, ¡°I came to see you, and to ask you a question.¡± ¡°Ask away.¡± ¡°Do you really need to break up me and Mo Chen to be satisfied?¡± Lawrenceughed, ¡°You still don¡¯t understand. I¡¯m not trying to break you two up; I want you to be my biological daughter, to inherit the family business, understand?¡± The topic made Lawrence emotional; why couldn¡¯t this girl understand thisbor of love? Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face remained cold as she sat down on a nearby chair, ¡°I don¡¯t want to inherit your business, I have my own life.¡± Just as Lawrence was about to retort, she continued, ¡°And do you deserve to call yourself my father? You actually had the heart to kill your own grandchild? Heh¡­ ruthless and cold-blooded. Do you think by driving me to desperation I would go with you?¡± ¡°You¡¯re still so young, what child can you have! I¡¯m a man; I understand men! Mo Chen is just irresponsible! You do not deserve to waste so much time on him!¡± Lawrence coughed twice after speaking, his emotions disrupted his lungs, causing difort. ¡°You¡¯d better say less, I came to tell you, no matter what you do, I will not look back.¡± She slowly stood up, looking at Lawrence on the hospital bed, ¡°What you¡¯re doing now only makes me feel ashamed; I¡¯m ashamed to have parents like you. I warn you, if you have any issue,e at me directly, and stop causing trouble for Mo Chen. The Mo Family has great prestige in the country and his future is limitless. Don¡¯t harm him anymore! What has he done wrong? He just likes me, that¡¯s all!¡± But Lawrence let out a coldugh, ¡°The very thing he shouldn¡¯t have done is to fall for you. There are so many women in the world; why did he have to like you?¡± She realized that Lawrence was already possessed, beyond the point of rational conversation. She didn¡¯t n on wasting any more words, so she turned around and left the hospital room directly. Behind her, Lawrence shouted at her retreating figure, ¡°You want to marry him? Forget about it! I will never agree to it!¡± Qiao Ruoxin paused for a moment, didn¡¯t turn back, and mmed the door as she left. ¡­ After leaving the hospital, Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t go straight back to the Mo Family Estate; instead, she had the bodyguard take her to the vi under Lawrence¡¯s name. It was the ce where that couple was currently living. Perhaps, she should still talk to this couple; after all, the breakthrough in the case was right here. The car slowly stopped outside the vi, and the bodyguard opened the car door for her. After Qiao Ruoxin got out of the car, she walked up to the European-style wrought iron gate and pressed the doorbell. Unexpectedly, the one to answer the door was not a servant, but Simon himself. Was Simon staying here to protect the couple? Upon seeing her, Simon didn¡¯t seem surprised and smiled, ¡°You¡¯re here again? Are you that concerned about Mo Chen¡¯s affairs?¡± ¡°Of course, he¡¯s my fianc¨¦. If I don¡¯t care about him, who will?¡± Ruoxin wasn¡¯t in the mood for too much idle chat with Simon. Simon, ¡°What if I don¡¯t let you in?¡± ¡°Then it proves you have something to hide, that the key evidence still exists, and the criminal isn¡¯t Mo Chen.¡± ¡°Heh¡­ You sure are confident. Why do you trust Mo Chen so much? I feel like Mo Chen hasn¡¯t been that attentive to youtely, huh? You were so unwell yesterday, and he only found out then?¡± Qiao Ruoxin frowned slightly. Yesterday? Could it be that Simon didn¡¯t know she was pregnant? It was for the best if he didn¡¯t know, to prevent him from causing more trouble. ¡°Let me in, I need to talk to that couple again,¡± Qiao Ruoxin said, staring into Simon¡¯s eyes. Simonughed softly, said nothing, but still pressed the button, and the gate swung open. Qiao Ruoxin walked in, and the bodyguard followed closely behind to ensure her safety. Simon watched the entourage, ¡°With so many bodyguards, are you afraid I¡¯m going to eat you?¡± Qiao Ruoxin ignored him and walked straight toward the vi. ¡­ Ten minutester. Qiao Ruoxin sat in the living room on the sofa for a long time, her cup of tea almost finished, when the couple finally appeared, still very wary. ¡°It¡¯s you again! We don¡¯t want to see you!¡± Having said this, the couple turned to leave. Qiao Ruoxin called out, ¡°Wait a moment, let¡¯s talk it over nicely, today is different from yesterday. It¡¯s just me alone, I won¡¯t hurt you.¡± The couple looked back at her, indeed she was alone and didn¡¯t seem to pose any threat. Chapter 428 - 428 428 Who Let Me Care About Your ?Chapter 428: Chapter 428: Who Let Me Care About Your Favorability Towards Me Chapter 428: Chapter 428: Who Let Me Care About Your Favorability Towards Me The couple had just sat down, thinking to themselves that she, a young girl, couldn¡¯t pose much of a threat. Qiao Ruoxin sized up the couple in front of her, realizing that it was useless to talk about grand principles; she needed to find another way. The couple seemed like their emotions could easily be stirred up. If that was the case¡­ then her four years of acting studies in college were about toe in handy; after all, she was a professional actress. Simon sat at the other end of the sofa. Qiao Ruoxin nced at him, ¡°Could you leave us alone for a moment? I¡¯d like to talk to uncle and auntie in private.¡± Simon raised his eyebrows slightly, finding her request somewhat awkward to listen to. ¡°What if I don¡¯t?¡± The challenge in that tone caused Qiao Ruoxin to purse her lips tightly, shifting her gaze back to the couple. In a second, she entered the state of an actress. Her expression was sorrowful, her voice even carrying a hint of grievance, ¡°Uncle, Auntie, I know the case from back then has left a deep psychological scar on you both. I also know your daughter died horribly. Perhaps there are many files you cannot see or understand, but I¡¯ve carefully reviewed them and found many doubts. Don¡¯t you want to find out what the truth really is?¡± The couple exchanged nces, seemingly swayed by her words. Simon burst outughing from where he sat, impressed by the little girl¡¯s convincing performance. Deceiving such naive people was child¡¯s y for someone trained to act. Noticing their wavering eyes, Qiao Ruoxin continued, ¡°First, the files say that before your daughter died, she had been¡­ by multiple men.¡± At this point, she intentionally fell silent, leaving the couple to fill in the nks. Sure enough, the man couldn¡¯t hold back, bellowing, ¡°Bastards! A bunch of animals!¡± Qiao Ruoxin went on, ¡°Moreover, there were hallucinogenic drugs in her system. I¡¯m sure she must have been in a lot of pain prior to her death, perhaps thinking why aren¡¯t mom and dading to save me. If she could see you now, walking further down the wrong path, it would only add to her grief. She wants to tell you that there was more than one killer and that what happened to her was much more tragic than what you know. But now she has be a Little Ghost, unable to speak anymore.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s tears slowly slid down to her chin, dropping to the ground. Watching the scene, Simon couldn¡¯t help but sneer inwardly: What a clever little demon. He sat back with his arms folded, quietly observing Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s acting, curious to see how she would sway the couple. Listening to her, the couple felt as if their hearts were being wrung out, wishing they could go back in time to save their daughter. The woman had already broken down in tears. Tears hung on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyshes, ¡°It¡¯s not that I¡¯m siding with Mo Chen because he is my fianc¨¦. It¡¯s that there are many questionable points in this case. For example, the person who sent you the surveince video, where did they get it from? When the police inspected the scene, they said the surveince equipment had been destroyed, so what is the intention of the person sending you the video? You still don¡¯t understand? It¡¯s very likely that the person who mailed the video is one of the killers, trying to divert guilt onto Mo Chen.¡± ¡°Then how do you exin that the young master of the Mo Family was also at the crime scene? Why was he there at that time?¡± The man was still fixated on this point. Qiao Ruoxin replied, ¡°We¡¯ve exined it countless times. He went there half an hour after the incident urred; he was lured there by someone.¡± The woman, seemingly persuaded, couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Then how can we find the real killer?¡± The crucial moment had finally arrived. Qiao Ruoxin sat up straight, ¡°Give me the work badge you have, and I might be able to help you find the real killer.¡± The woman immediately stood up, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go get it for you. My daughter can¡¯t have died in vain; those beasts that hurt her must all be brought to justice by thew.¡± The man quickly grabbed his wife, ¡°Calm down, do you really believe her? She¡¯s that Young Master Mo¡¯s woman, of course she would speak for Young Master Mo!¡± The woman shook off her husband¡¯s hand, ¡°But she¡¯s right! The murderer responsible for our daughter¡¯s death is definitely not alone!¡± After saying that, she turned and ran upstairs. The man looked Qiao Ruoxin up and down with suspicion, ¡°You¡¯re a sly little girl, tricking my wife into getting the work badge, you just want to help Mo Chen get off the hook, don¡¯t you!¡± ¡°Uncle, you should think of it this way, I am helping to restore the truth for your daughter. She has now be a wronged spirit and can do nothing, say nothing. Only we, the living, can help her. Do you understand?¡± The man fell silent, lost for words. Simon witnessed the entire process and had to admit that the little girl¡¯s acting skills were indeed shocking; even he was almost deceived. After a while, the woman came down from upstairs with the work badge in a transparent bag, fortunately undamaged. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but breathe a sigh of relief when she saw it. She stood up and saw the womaning towards her. All hope was now pinned on that work badge, hoping it would truly be useful. ¡°Youngdy, you must help my daughter. People¡¯s hearts are made of flesh; I believe in you, and you mustn¡¯t disappoint me,¡± the woman said, starting to cry again. It had to be said that this couple was truly simple and kind, and easily swayed by emotion. Qiao Ruoxin reached out to take the work badge, but suddenly a man¡¯s hand appeared and took the evidence away. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened in shock, and as she looked up, it was Simon. ¡°Xinxin, have you forgotten my existence? Did you think I would just let you take this evidence away?¡± Simon toyed with the work badge in his hand, his tone so irritating. ¡°Simon! What does it matter if you win like this? With your schemes and tricks, do you think you can send Mo Chen to hell? If you really want to fight with him, fight fairly and squarely, don¡¯t y these mind games. I hate men who y mind games the most.¡± Her disgust was apparent in her voice, clear for anyone to see. The man¡¯s eyebrows raised slightly, ¡°Since when have you ever liked me? If I don¡¯t y mind games you¡¯ll like me?¡± ¡°But at least my impression of you wouldn¡¯t be poor. I used to think you were a man of integrity, that even if you were unscrupulous in some things, it was all out in the open. But now¡­¡± Simon let out a coldugh and handed the evidence to her, ¡°Alright, you win. Take it. I want to fight with Mo Chen fair and square, because I do care about what you think of me, after all.¡± Qiao Ruoxin hesitated for a moment, thinking the man was deliberately ying her, and carefully reached out to take the evidence, finding that Simon didn¡¯t stop her. A hint of a smile appeared in her eyes as she took the work badge and turned to leave, not even ncing back at the man behind her. Simon let out a sigh, truly an ungrateful Little Ghost. Chapter 429 - 429 429 Why Are You So Fierce ?Chapter 429: Chapter 429: Why Are You So Fierce Chapter 429: Chapter 429: Why Are You So Fierce Qiao Ruoxin held her work badge and went directly to the Chairman¡¯s office of Hengzhong Group. Outside the office, Secretary Jiang sat there with a worried frown, at a loss for what to do. ¡°Secretary Jiang,¡± she called out. Secretary Jiang turned around and saw her as if he had seen a savior, his face suddenly brightened, ¡°Miss Qiao, you¡¯ve finallye! We¡¯ve all been worried to death.¡± ¡°What happened?¡± she asked with a slight frown. Secretary Jiang: ¡°Director Mo is throwing a tantrum inside. His temper is particrly vtile today; no matter who goes in, they get a scolding ande out, no exceptions. Maybe you could go in and soothe Director Mo¡¯s mood? After all, he dotes on you the most.¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled helplessly, ¡°Actually, when he¡¯s really in a rage, even I¡¯m no use.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± despair filled Secretary Jiang¡¯s face. What to do now? Qiao Ruoxin, seeing her look of despair, couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud, ¡°But I¡¯ll still go in and take a look; maybe it will work.¡± Secretary Jiang nodded frantically, ¡°Yes, yes, you¡¯re our only chance, Miss Qiao. Nearly everyone who goes in gets yelled out; it¡¯s too pitiful.¡± She did not knock on the office door but directly pushed it open and walked in. As soon as she entered the office, she was startled; the ce was inplete disarray, as if a battle had just been fought. It seemed that this jerk really was in a bad mood ¨C and a fierce one at that. She saw Mo Chen wearing a ck shirt with his sleeves rolled up, standing in front of the window with his back to her, his tall and handsome figure exuded discontent. Suddenly, a man¡¯s angry shout came: ¡°Get out! Without my orders, no one is allowed in!¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s lips curled into a smile, but she didn¡¯t say a word and kept walking towards the man¡¯s tall figure. Mo Chen, standing in front of the window with furrowed brows, heard the light footsteps drawing steadily closer and his anger was fully ignited. The man suddenly turned around and bellowed, ¡°Can¡¯t you understand human speech! You¡­¡± When he saw the delicate and pretty face behind him, his anger vanished without a trace, and even a touch of surprise flickered in his dark eyes. ¡°Little Ghost, it¡¯s you.¡± She smiled brightly, ¡°You don¡¯t want it to be me? I heard you were throwing a fit here, so I came to check on you. They probably think I¡¯m the only one who can handle you.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes slightly widened, and he scoffed before walking up to her and gently touched her head, ¡°You, handle me?¡± ¡°Mhm,¡± she said with pride in her clear eyes and a shallow smile on her lips. The man lightly pped her delicate behind, ¡°You¡¯re here to cause trouble?¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you think I¡¯m here to help you?¡± She frowned slightly in displeasure. What was this jerk thinking about her? Did she only ever cause trouble in Mo Chen¡¯s eyes? Mo Chen raised an eyebrow slightly, ¡°Oh?¡± ¡°Here, I personally went to get this for you, hurry up and check the fingerprints on it.¡± Qiao Ruoxin pulled out an evidence bag containing a work badge. The man looked down at the evidence bag in her hand without a hint of joy; on the contrary, his anger seemed to grow even more. He red at Qiao Ruoxin, and in a sudden outburst of anger, he roared, ¡°Who let you go! Do you have a death wish!¡± She had visited the ce just the day before, and because of the emotional turbulence, Qiao Ruoxin almost caused him a heart attack, and now she had gone there again today of her own ord! And Simon was also here! This ¡°Little Ghost¡± has been alone with Simon??? The more he thought about it, the angrier the man became, forcing himself to contain the fury within. Qiao Ruoxin was startled by his fierceness, her eyshes trembling slightly, and her smile froze at the corners of her mouth, ¡°Why so fierce? I did it for your sake!¡± This damned man didn¡¯t appreciate it and even yelled at her? Her temper was starting to re up as well. Seeing her aggrieved and angry expression, the man ultimately couldn¡¯t bear to be harsh to her again. Mo Chen embraced her within his arms, hisrge palm cradling her head, his chin resting on her forehead, ¡°Don¡¯t you ever do this again. It¡¯s too dangerous, understand?¡± She was held in his embrace, trying to struggle free, but she was no match for the man¡¯s strength. ¡°Little Ghost!¡± Not hearing her response, the man¡¯s voice was deep and stern. Qiao Ruoxin replied sullenly, ¡°I know, you¡¯re really naggy.¡± She knew Mo Chen was also concerned about her safety, but she just wanted to do something for Mo Chen. Although it was a bit risky, with so many bodyguards around, there shouldn¡¯t be a problem. Moreover, Simon probably wouldn¡¯t harm her, after all, he was counting on her to help him fight for power and position. Mo Chen tilted her chin up to look straight into her eyes, ¡°Little Ghost, you are carrying three lives now; you can¡¯t be so careless anymore, understand?¡± She was slightly taken aback, then nodded, ¡°I know, I won¡¯t do it again.¡± ¡°If you can get the evidence, take it, but it¡¯s fine if you can¡¯t. Those public opinions can¡¯t do anything to the Mo Family; they¡¯re just unpleasant to hear,¡± Mo Chen said indifferently. ¡°But wouldn¡¯t it be better if we got it?¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Mo Chen took the evidence bag from her hand, his eyes slightly narrowing. Even if they got it, there was no certainty that the murderer¡¯s fingerprints were on it, but it was worth a try, considering the ¡°Little Ghost¡± had taken such a big risk to get it. ¡­ The next day. On Weibo, a ten-year-old girl¡¯s idental death case¡¯s evidence report exploded, revealing fingerprints of the killer, and those fingerprints belonged to Li Yi of the Li Family. Weibo immediately erupted with activity. [Damn! Turns out the whistleblower from a few days ago was telling the truth! Said the killer was a young master from the Li Family, and it was Li Yi!] [Li Yi has had a beef with Mo Chen in the past, and the police have gotten involved in the investigation. It¡¯s said that Li Yi was arrested and taken to the police station for questioning this morning!] [Are we witnessing history here? A decade-old unsolved case is broken because of a single fingerprint? What were they doing all this time?] [Those parents have been wrongly using Master Mo; my poor Master Mo! Being the son of the richest man is his biggest crime; otherwise, why would he have to bear all these mes?] [Too despicable! He killed a minor girl and then framed someone else for it! Utterly shameless! The killer can¡¯t be alone; I support the police in quickly solving the case and giving the family closure! That couple is really pitiable, honest and simple, not understanding anything, probably led by the nose.] [Didn¡¯t that couple say they were sent a surveince video? I bet it was sent by Li Yi! This beast! How can his dad have the audacity to educate the youth on TV about having good values every day? Pfft! Disgusting!] [I¡¯m crying with anger, where are those who wronged Master Mo, who smeared the Mo Family? Shouldn¡¯t theye out and apologize now?] Chapter 430 - 430 430 Only Half a Month Left Until the ?Chapter 430: Chapter 430: Only Half a Month Left Until the Wedding Chapter 430: Chapter 430: Only Half a Month Left Until the Wedding Mo Family Estate. Qiao Ruoxin sat on the garden swing, swinging slowly. Then she stared at her phone andughed out, feeling a small surge of happiness as she saw that public opinion had finally turned in her favor. ¡°Miss Qiao, pregnant women should minimize their use of mobile phones,¡± chided the prenatal teacher nearby. She quickly put away her phone and stood up, ¡°I just looked at it for a moment, that¡¯s not a problem, right?¡± The prenatal teacher was being too excessive; she felt like she was living the life of a useless person every day, not allowed to do anything but eat, sleep, or take a walk, and listen to prenatal music. ¡°Still, it¡¯s better to be cautious. Alright, it¡¯s time for the prenatal music session.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She was really on the verge of a breakdown, listening to those lubies every day. She truly wondered if the two little babies in her belly actually enjoyed that kind of music. ¡­ In the afternoon, Lady Mo had already started selecting invitation card designs. As Qiao Ruoxin passed by, she called out, ¡°Lady, what are you doing?¡± ¡°Choosing invitations. Mo Chen doesn¡¯t care about these details; what about you? Do you have a style you prefer? Take a look and see which one you like,¡± replied Lady Mo, handing a few invitation samples to her as the wedding was after all for her and Mo Chen. Since Mo Chen had left the wedding preparations to her, it was only natural for Qiao Ruoxin to make the choice. Qiao Ruoxin sat in the outdoor wicker chair, taking the invitations in her hand¡ªthere were fresh styles, elegant ones, and subtlyvish ones; all looked good, making it quite hard to choose one. ¡°I think¡­ they all look pretty nice, why don¡¯t you decide for us?¡± she suggested. Lady Moughed a bit, ¡°Alright, you two really aren¡¯t worried about it at all, paying so little attention to your own wedding when grandpa and grandma are monitoring the preparations every day.¡± Suddenly, she felt a touch of emotion. ¡°Thank you for your tolerance. I will make a good wife for Mo Chen and a good mother to the twins,¡± she said. Actually, for someone like Lady Mo, who had initially looked down on her, to be this amodating was not an easy feat. She knew that all of Lady Mo¡¯s forbearance wasn¡¯t because she had epted her, but rather to make Mo Chen happy. At least, unlike some dreadful mothers-inw, she hadn¡¯t encountered excessive difficulties, and for that she was grateful. Lady Mo¡¯s movements paused with the invitation in hand, and she looked up at the young girl opposite her. Through their days together, she hade to view this young girl almost as her own daughter, and she understood Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s manifold helplessness. Lady Mo smiled faintly, ¡°Alright, stop with the sentimental acts. I¡¯m not a three-year-old girl. The best thanks you can give me is to take care of your health.¡± Qiao Ruoxin chuckled lightly and nodded, ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± ¡°There¡¯s only half a month left until the wedding. Will your family being? Won¡¯t anyonee?¡± After all, the Mo Family, with its vast empire and status as the wealthiest in Asia, would see a gathering of elite friends and rtives at the wedding¡ªit was destined to make a national sensation, and all media reporters were focused on the big day. If Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t have any rtives show up from her side, it would be somewhat awkward. ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin was silent for a few seconds before replying, ¡°I¡¯ll have time to ask my mom; I hope she cane.¡± In truth, Qiao Ruoxin only wanted her mother, Jiang Pen, to see how happy her wedding was¡ªto show her mother how wrong her own decisions had been. The opinions of others, including her biological father, Lawrence, didn¡¯t matter much to her. Chapter 431 - 431 431 You Want Me to Go ?Chapter 431: Chapter 431: You Want Me to Go? Chapter 431: Chapter 431: You Want Me to Go? Inside the vi. Jiang Pen had been discharged from the hospital and was now recovering at home. Lawrence¡¯s condition had deteriorated, and he had been moved to the intensive care unit, but he was still insisting daily that Simon quickly bring Qiao Ruoxin back because the family in the United States was about to discover that Simon was not his biological son. In the past few days, Jiang Pen had been sitting idly in the garden, seemingly lost in thought, unwilling to meet or talk to anyone. Simon had visited her a few times. She used to talk a lot with him, but now she didn¡¯t want to say a single word. Everyone thought that Jiang Pen might be suffering from depression and needed to see a psychologist, but even the psychologist¡¯s visit had no effect, as she simply wouldn¡¯t cooperate. Simon arrived at the back garden and saw Jiang Pen sitting in the rocking chair, his tall figure approaching. ¡°Auntie Lan, father doesn¡¯t have much time left, won¡¯t you go see him in the hospital?¡± Jiang Pen stared expressionlessly at the flower sea in front of her, unmoved, as if all of this had nothing to do with her anymore. Simon was dissatisfied with her reaction and walked up to Jiang Pen, blocking her view and said condescendingly, ¡°Auntie Lan, I said my father¡¯s condition is very bad, won¡¯t you visit him in the hospital?¡± Finally, Jiang Pen lifted her head and looked at the young and handsome man in front of her. She had once gone to great lengths, regardless of whether Qiao Ruoxin was willing, stubbornly believing that only if Simon married Qiao Ruoxin could she keep Ruoxin tied to her side. ¡°Everyone dies eventually. This time, if I hadn¡¯t been saved, I might have died before him.¡± Jiang Pen¡¯s tone was filled with despair, as if she was disappointed with the world and nothing could arouse her interest anymore. Simon stared at Jiang Pen for a long time and, ultimately, said nothing more and turned away indifferently. As he passed through the vi¡¯s living room, the nanny stepped forward, ¡°Sir, what should we do? Madam has been so listless all this time, refuses to see the psychologist, and doesn¡¯t eat properly¡­¡± Simon walked briskly towards the exit of the vi and said coldly, ¡°Keep an eye on her, don¡¯t let her attempt suicide again, ensure she eats three meals a day, and call me if anything unusual happens.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The nanny watched Simon¡¯s retreating figure with a sigh, then walked back into the back garden, looking at Jiang Pen¡¯s lonely silhouette. After a while, the doorbell rang. The nanny went to open the door and was shocked the moment she saw who was there. It was¡­ Qiao Ruoxin! ¡°Miss Qiao, what brings you here¡­¡± Ever since Qiao Ruoxin reconciled with Mo Chen, she had ignored thedy, so why had she suddenlye over? Could they have had another argument? The nanny couldn¡¯t help saying, ¡°Are you here to see thedy? Miss Qiao, I advise you not to upset thedy anymore, her mental state has been quite poor recently.¡± Qiao Ruoxin showed little reaction and said, ¡°Having just attempted suicide, of course, she¡¯s not in a good mood. I¡¯ve experienced that feeling, I understand.¡± Previously, she had spent a good half-year like this after her attempted suicide at Lawrence¡¯s estate in the United States. Qiao Ruoxin walked into the house and asked, ¡°Where is she?¡± ¡°In the garden, Madam sits there every day, not seeing anyone, not willing to say a word, it¡¯s honestly quite frightening.¡± Without a word, Qiao Ruoxin headed straight for the back garden. Indeed, she saw her mother sitting alone in the rocking chair, looking lonely and deste as if the world had little to do with her anymore. Even from a distance, Qiao Ruoxin could feel that Jiang Pen had a sense of detachment from worldly concerns. Could the failed attempt at jumping off the building have left a psychological shadow? Qiao Ruoxin stared at her mother¡¯s back for a few seconds before lifting her feet and walking over. Jiang Pen heard the footsteps and frowned unhappily as she turned her head to look. When she saw her precious daughtere into view, a glimmer of light finally appeared in Jiang Pen¡¯s dull eyes. ¡°Xinxin¡­¡± Jiang Pen immediately straightened up and called out softly. Qiao Ruoxin sat down on the wicker chair opposite, her face expressionless, ¡°The nanny said your mental state has been poor recently.¡± ¡°No, it hasn¡¯t.¡± Qiao Ruoxin gave a faint smile, ¡°Do you still remember when I attempted suicide at Lawrence Estate?¡± Jiang Pen¡¯s gaze shook slightly, and her hands involuntarily gripped the armrests of the rocking chair, of course she remembered that bloody scene. Qiao Ruoxin said with a smile, ¡°So I understand how you feel right now, probably simr to what I felt back then. You don¡¯t want to live anymore, but you were forcibly saved by others. Your heart is empty and ufortable, and you don¡¯t have the desire to attempt suicide again, but the heart is dead, beyond resurrection.¡± The breeze lightly ruffled the air, creating a stiff and eerie atmosphere. At this moment, Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face was indifferent as if the stories she spoke of belonged to someone else, unrted to her. Jiang Pen¡¯s face, however, had turned extremely ugly, her lips pale. ¡°Xinxin, it¡¯s mom¡¯s fault¡­¡± Recalling Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s expression of despair when she attempted suicide still suffocated her with heartache. ¡°It¡¯s in the past, I don¡¯t want to mention it again. I came to see you today for a reason.¡± She took out an invitation from her bag and handed it to her mother. Jiang Pen¡¯s eyes filled with surprise as she took the invitation, which was gorgeously and delicately crafted, ¡°An invitation?¡± ¡°Yes, the Mo Family has started sending out invitations. Given the widework of the Mo Family that spans across the world, they need to send the invitations out half a month to a month in advance. Otherwise, many rtives and friends might not be able toe, especially to Mo Chen¡¯s wedding, which is bound to be a sensation across the country.¡± ¡°Do you want me to go?¡± Jiang Pen thought she was being presumptuous. After all, she had caused Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen to misunderstand each other and be separated for two years, missing out on two years together. Qiao Ruoxin nodded, ¡°Yes, don¡¯t misunderstand; it doesn¡¯t mean I¡¯ve forgiven you. I just want you to see how urate my judgment is in choosing men. At least he¡¯s nothing like the messy affairs of your life. Mo Chen will never disappoint me.¡± Jiang Pen felt a bitter taste in her mouth, her own choice in men¡­ Heh¡­ Perhaps she should have realized long ago that despite her years of living, her judgment of people wasn¡¯t as urate as her daughter¡¯s. Qiao Ruoxin nced at her mother, stood up and said, ¡°That¡¯s it, I have given you the invitation. It¡¯s your choice whether toe or not.¡± After she finished speaking, she turned and left without looking back. Holding the invitation, Jiang Pen¡¯s fingertips trembled. This was her daughter¡¯s wedding invitation, yet she hesitated about whether to go or not. Because she feared that Lawrence would intervene. Would Lawrence just watch Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen get married? Impossible. But Simon had been plotting somethingtely, and in the hospital, no one knew to what extent Lawrence¡¯s condition had worsened. She always felt the wedding wouldn¡¯t go smoothly. Jiang Pen was still hesitating whether to attend the wedding¡­ Chapter 432 - 432 432 ?Chapter 432: Chapter 432: Chapter 432: Chapter 432: Mo Family Estate. After Qiao Ruoxin returned, she nned to have lunch. Lately, her appetite had increased, and she wasn¡¯t vomiting as much, guessing that the two little ones in her belly had finally started growing properly and weren¡¯t nning to torment her anymore. In the dining room. She sat in her chair sipping congee with a good appetite and in a pleasant mood. She didn¡¯t even notice when Mo Chen appeared behind her. Suddenly, the man¡¯srge hand grasped her shoulder, startling her. She whipped around and, upon seeing Mo Chen, let out a sigh of relief. ¡°What are you doing? You always scare me. I¡¯m pregnant and can¡¯t take such frights.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s tone was full of yfulint. Ever since she got pregnant, she had be the darling of the family, and her temperament had turned even more pampered. Mo Chen¡¯s lips curled into a smile as he sat down beside her. He nced at her prenatal meal and took a taste of the congee with her spoon. He frowned, ¡°Too sweet.¡± ¡°It is a prenatal meal after all, not meant for you.¡± Qiao Ruoxin snatched the spoon back from his hand, then continued to eat. At that moment, Grandpa Mo and Grandma Mo entered the dining room. Mo Chen stood up and called out, ¡°Grandpa, Grandma.¡± Qiao Ruoxin also hurriedly put down her spoon, stood up, and in her gentle voice called out, ¡°Grandpa, Grandma, have you had lunch yet?¡± ¡°Sit, keep eating, you. It¡¯s good to see you finally having lunch on time. Your grandma and I just came to see how you¡¯re doing,¡± Grandpa Mo said. Grandpa Mo and Grandma Mo took their seats opposite them, pleased to see Qiao Ruoxin eating her lunch obediently. Grandma Mo: ¡°Not vomiting anymore, is your appetite better?¡± ¡°Yes, much better. I wasn¡¯t deliberately skipping meals those days; I really couldn¡¯t eat anything. What I ate, I threw up, but now I eat a lot every day.¡± She was actually worried about gaining too much weight. Grandma Mo: ¡°That kind of constitution is hereditary; probably the same as your mother. Now that you can eat, you should eat more, especially since you¡¯re expecting twins. If nutrition can¡¯t keep up, the babies will be born tiny like little mice, which won¡¯t be easy to take care of.¡± There was a hint of disdain in Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes as he said in a deep voice, ¡°Grandma, how can my children bepared to mice?¡± His children, Mo Chen¡¯s children, beingpared to mice? Grandma Mo: ¡°I¡¯m just making aparison; who¡¯s saying your children are like mice? I¡¯m telling Ruoxin to eat more, so it¡¯ll be easier to take care of bigger babies when they are born.¡± Grandpa Mo: ¡°Alright, alright, no need to exin, you can¡¯t talk these youngsters round. Let¡¯s not worry about it; they know what they¡¯re doing. Look, she¡¯s eating her meal nicely.¡± ¡°You¡¯re right, I¡¯ll stop. We forgot what we came here for,¡± said Grandma Mo with augh. Qiao Ruoxinughed along. Mo Chen: ¡°Grandma, what¡¯s up?¡± ¡°Are you two going to take wedding photos tomorrow?¡± asked Grandma Mo. Mo Chen: ¡°Yeah, we are.¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at the man beside her, surprised. He had arranged the photo shoot for tomorrow and this damn man had never even mentioned it to her. Grandma Mo said, ¡°Well, my friend¡¯s son just started a bridalpany, and he wants you to let theirpany shoot your wedding photos for advertising purposes. I¡¯ve already said yes after losing at cards; if you don¡¯t go, it¡¯ll be a blow to my dignity.¡± Grandma Mo felt somewhat embarrassed when she spoke, as she hadn¡¯t obtained the consent of the two children. Mo Chen was indeed a bit displeased, since with matters like wedding photos, he wanted Qiao Ruoxin to make her own choice. After all, this was supposed to be the woman¡¯s delight, and he was just a mere essory. ¡°Grandma!¡± The man¡¯s voice was deep and serious. Grandpa Mo gave an awkward cough, nced at his wife, and his eyes seemed to say: I told you not to casually make suchmitments, now look what¡¯s happened. Grandma Mo red back at him. Qiao Ruoxin took the man¡¯s arm, her voice tender and sweet, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, it¡¯s alright, it¡¯s just wedding photos. Maybe they¡¯ll turn out really nice. I think wedding photos are all about thememorative value. And since they¡¯re for you, they will surely give their all.¡± Her timely appeasement brought relief to Grandma Mo. Grandma Mo smiled, ¡°That¡¯s right, the son of my friend who is quite skilled runs that bridal photo business. They have photographed quite a few celebrities, with many pictures featured in bridal magazines. I¡¯ve seen their work, and it¡¯s really not bad. Go on, my dear grandson, Grandma rarely asks you for anything. Please agree.¡± Mo Chen looked into Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s sparkling eyes, sighed softly, and gently patted her head, ¡°As you wish.¡± ¡°You really are the best,¡± Qiao Ruoxinughed, hugging his arm. Seeing this scene, Grandpa Mo and Grandma Mo rose from their seats and quietly left, deciding to leave the space to the young couple. The atmosphere filled with love was not suitable for two old folks like them. Qiao Ruoxin was the first to notice that Grandpa and Grandma Mo had left, and she called out, ¡°Goodbye, grandpa and grandma!¡± Grandpa Mo waved his hand and led his wife away. But Mo Chen¡¯s face remained clouded, seemingly still not happy, and he picked up a bowl of soup served by a maid and drank it in one gulp. ¡°Mo Chen, brother, are you unhappy?¡± ¡°Regarding the wedding photos, I wanted you to make your own choice, and now Grandma has meddled,¡± he said, his voice full of dissatisfaction. Qiao Ruoxin chuckled lightly, ¡°It¡¯s okay. It doesn¡¯t matter where the wedding photos are taken, right? Besides, the person Grandma knows can¡¯t be too bad, as long as I¡¯m photographed beautifully, that¡¯s all that matters.¡± The man¡¯s tense expression did not ease, and looking at her, he narrowed his eyes slightly, ¡°Little Ghost.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Qiao Ruoxin continued to eat her porridge. ¡°I¡¯ve noticed that since you¡¯ve been pregnant, you¡¯ve been very patient with everyone but me. You¡¯re the strictest with me.¡± Qiao Ruoxin paused with her spoon in hand, looking puzzled. Had she been like that? When had she ever been strict with Mo Chen? ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense. When have I ever been strict with you? I¡¯ve always been gentle with you¡­¡± Mo Chen scoffed, ¡°Gentle? You would agree to requests from anyone else, but only with me you keep refusing over and over again.¡± Mo Chen felt like a man with unsatisfied desires, filled with resentment. Everyone could make requests to Qiao Ruoxin, and she would agree. But the only thing he, the Little Ghost, asked for was to help satisfy his physical needs, and she kept refusing, even special services were out of the question. It was just too much. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s face turned somewhat awkward, vexed by this man¡¯s excessive pettiness. Always making those kinds of demands, how could she agree? She definitely didn¡¯t want the two little babies in her belly to receive that kind of ¡®educational influence.¡¯ ¡°Why do you always make those kinds of demands? I¡¯m pregnant now, can¡¯t you just endure it a bit?¡± She didn¡¯t feel at all wrong in her refusals. Chapter 433 - 433 433 Taking Wedding Photos ?Chapter 433: Chapter 433: Taking Wedding Photos Chapter 433: Chapter 433: Taking Wedding Photos Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face suddenly drew close, staring into her clear eyes, ¡°Little Ghost, now your heart only has room for the child, and not me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She was slightly startled, looking at the handsome face that was only inches away. What was this damn man talking about? Was he jealous of his own child? ¡°Mo Chen brother, are you being jealous of your own child over attention?¡± The man slightly furrowed his brows, ¡°Not really.¡± ¡°How not?¡± ¡°Hurry up and eat, I¡¯ll deal with you after.¡± The man sat up straight, supervising her eating. Despite his stern tone, his eyes were filled with indulgence. Qiao Ruoxin made a face, then continued to obediently eat her meal. Her appetite had increasedtely, bing hungry if she didn¡¯t eat for a while. ¡­ After dinner, Mo Chen apanied her for a walk in the estate. Qiao Ruoxin smiled unconsciously upon seeing the newly built fountain, having heard from the butler that Uncle Mo had it specially made for her, to lift her spirits every day. Tsk tsk¡­ She truly understood how much Mo Chen had been doted on from childhood; this dad was simply a fanatic for pampering his children, and now he had begun to dote on the unborn grandchild. Mo Chen wrapped his long arm around her waist and touched her abdomen, nodding with satisfaction, ¡°It¡¯s finally starting to show a little.¡± She pouted unhappily, ¡°My figure is all distorted now, my tiny waist¡­¡± ¡°It will go back to how it was, you¡¯re still young.¡± She snorted haughtily, ¡°Of course, that¡¯s a given.¡± Suddenly, several cherry blossom trees caught her eye, making them sparkle. ¡°Hey? Cherry blossom trees!¡± She instantly let go of the man¡¯s arm and walked towards those cherry blossom trees. Mo Chen looked down at his hand that she had let go and sighed helplessly. She still had the heart of a child, unchanged. A smile yed on his lips as he walked towards Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s figure. Qiao Ruoxin stood under the cherry blossom tree, looking up into the sky. It wasn¡¯t the season for cherry blossoms, so there wasn¡¯t much to see on the tree yet. He came to stand beside her, looking at her profile, ¡°It¡¯s not the season yet. By the time you¡¯ve given birth, it should be just about right.¡± Sheughed, ¡°When the cherry blossoms bloom, it will definitely be beautiful. Can we put a swing here then?¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± She turned and threw herself into the man¡¯s arms, hugging his tall frame, ¡°For tomorrow¡¯s wedding photo shoot, can you smile?¡± To smile is not difficult for most people, but for Mo Chen, it¡¯s quite the challenge. Mo Chen¡¯s usual expression was either cold or irritable. He rarely had moments of genuine happiness unless Qiao Ruoxin deliberately teased him. ¡°How should I smile?¡± A hint of confusion appeared in his dark eyes. He could smile, of course, but the key was how? His smile indeed had only one sort to it. And indeed, he hardly everughed; there wasn¡¯t much tough about. ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin had already begun to give up in her heart, no longer expecting Mo Chen to be able to smile happily. As long as he didn¡¯t keep a cold face, that was good enough. She looked up, ¡°That is to say, can you be a bit more gentle in your eyes tomorrow? It¡¯s our wedding photo shoot after all. Please don¡¯t have that ¡®in-a-meeting¡¯ look, okay?¡± Mo Chen looked down into her eyes, pondering for a moment, ¡°Alright.¡± He had agreed, but whether he could pull it off was another matter. But she was still quite happy. After bing pregnant, Mo Chen was even morepliant to her every wish, feeling that the two little babies in her belly brought her endless adoration. Would there be a sense of letdown after giving birth? ¡­ The next day. The official wedding dress photoshoot began. ¡°Mo Chen, it¡¯s my first time taking wedding dress photos, I¡¯m a bit nervous,¡± she said. The man, who was putting on his suit jacket, nced at her and chuckled, ¡°If it wasn¡¯t your first time taking wedding dress photos, then you¡¯d have a big problem.¡± Qiao Ruoxin then realized the silliness of herment. After all, who isn¡¯t taking wedding dress photos for the first time? But it really wasn¡¯t like attending usual events or walking the red carpet; it felt sacred. She looked at Mo Chen in his ck groom¡¯s suit and bow tie, handsome and tall, standing upright and slender. ¡°Go change into your wedding dress, alright?¡± he said, after changing his clothes and taking a look at her. Only then did Qiao Ruoxin remember she hadn¡¯t changed into her wedding dress yet, and turned to be surrounded by staff, heading towards the dressing room. They had originally nned numerous overseas trips for photo shoots, but since Qiao Ruoxin was pregnant, it wasn¡¯t suitable for her to travel abroad, so they had to pick locations in the capital instead. While Qiao Ruoxin was changing into her wedding dress, Mo Chen went to make some work calls. When he turned around, just as she wasing out in her wedding dress, his dark eyes shook slightly. Even though this wasn¡¯t the first time he had seen Little Ghost in a wedding dress, and this one paled inparison to the one he custom-ordered, he was still astounded by her beauty. Little Ghost indeed suited wearing a wedding dress; she had a natural goddess-like aura once she put it on. She truly was the embodiment of the nation¡¯s first love. Qiao Ruoxin was adjusting a bow on the wedding dress, chatting with the staff, a smile lingering on her lips. You could still see traces of her childhood self in that small face, but she hadpletely changed. Now, Qiao Ruoxin is hiswful wife, the mother of his child, soon to be grandly wed as Mrs. Mo. A curve formed on Mo Chen¡¯s lips, then he saw Qiao Ruoxin walking towards him, lifting the hem of her wedding dress, like a ray of light entering his dark world, beautiful and pure. ¡°Does it look good?¡± she asked. Qiao Ruoxin approached him, and seeing his expressionless face, couldn¡¯t help but ask. Although this wedding dress couldn¡¯tpare with the high-end custom-made one, it was still quite nice, also crafted by a master designer. After a long wait without a response from him, Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help asking again, ¡°Doesn¡¯t it look nice?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s very beautiful, let¡¯s go,¡± he replied. This wedding dress perfectly concealed Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s pregnant belly, dignified and atmospheric, noble and elegant. ¡­ After arriving at the outdoor photoshoot location, many bystanders gathered around, as Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s explosive poprity was well-known. Quite a few fans hade to see her, wanting to catch a glimpse of her taking wedding photos. But the shooting area was closed off, preventing anyone from entering. After getting out of the car, Qiao Ruoxin still waved to the fans outside, which drew a round of screams, since her wedding dress had also been exposed. Then Mo Chen assisted her into the photoshoot area, with an unhappy expression, instructing Xiaowu following behind, ¡°Do not allow anyone to take sneaky photos.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand,¡± Xiaowu responded. After receiving the order, Xiaowu stepped back to manage the scene; after all, with Qiao Ruoxin pregnant, nothing could go wrong. Under the arrangement of the wedding photography team, Qiao Ruoxin entered the midst of a vast sea of flowers. It was beautiful, but also full of insects. Her greatest fear was little bugs. Unable to stand by any longer, Mo Chen directly picked her up and walked towards the center of the sea of flowers. The photographer immediately began shooting as these candid moments often looked more natural than posed ones. Chapter 434 - 434 434 What benefits do you want then ?Chapter 434: Chapter 434: What benefits do you want then? Chapter 434: Chapter 434: What benefits do you want then? Qiao Ruoxin let the man carry her into the center of the flower field before he set her down. Her eyes had been fixed on the man¡¯s profile the whole time, her lips curving up unconsciously. Suddenly, she reflected on the scene from a few years ago when Mo Chen confessed his love to her, never imagining that they were about to have their wedding now. Mo Chen straightened the long train of her wedding dress and then noticed the smile on her lips, ¡°Smiling about what?¡± ¡°Oh, nothing much. Just that it feels kind of magical.¡± At that moment, the photographer began directing, ¡°Mr. Mo, Ruoxin, please look at the camera, yes, right this way, thank you for your cooperation.¡± However, Mo Chen kept a straight face andmanded, ¡°Hurry up and take the pictures; there are too many mosquitoes here.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, we¡¯ll only take a few shots for this scene, it won¡¯t take long, Mr. Mo, please rest assured.¡± The photographer was bowing and scraping, afraid of upsetting Mr. Mo and causing him to leave abruptly if he didn¡¯t cooperate. After all, Mo Chen¡¯s fierce temper was well known. Only then did Mo Chen turn to the little ghost next to him and continued the previous topic, ¡°What did you just say was magical?¡± ¡°Oh¡­ I was just recalling how, when you confessed to me, I never thought we would actually end up getting married.¡± The man frowned and looked at her with some displeasure, ¡°So when you agreed to be my girlfriend back then, you never thought about marrying me?¡± Uh¡­ Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s heart tightened, realizing she had inadvertently angered Mr. Mo again. Sheughed awkwardly, ¡°How old was I back then? Of course, I hadn¡¯t thought about marriage.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t give me that!¡± Mo Chen let out a disdainful snort, then wrapped his arms around her waist and looked at the camera. Qiao Ruoxin clearly felt her waist tighten, the dog of a man was angry again. At this moment, Mr. Mo¡¯s expression looked more like he was facing an enemy, devoid of sweetness, tenderness, and happiness. Although he had long known that the little ghost¡¯s feelings for him camete, the fact she hadn¡¯t considered marrying him from the start still annoyed him. Was he really that uncharismatic? This little ghost agreed to be his girlfriend, yet hadn¡¯t thought about marrying him? Even the photographer was a bit frightened, cautiously reminding, ¡°Ruoxin, is it possible to get Mr. Mo to smile just a little bit? After all, this is a wedding photoshoot, and this¡­¡± What¡¯s the deal with looking so deeply wronged? Of course, the photographer dared not say thisst part out loud. Qiao Ruoxin looked up at the man¡¯s cold, handsome face, which was quite intimidating, but still handsome nheless. Her slender fingers tugged at the corners of the man¡¯s lips, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, you promised mest night that you¡¯d have a gentler expression for the wedding photoshoot today. I¡¯m not even hoping for you to look too happy, just be a bit gentle, okay?¡± Mo Chen let her turn up the corners of his mouth, removed her small hand, and suddenly made a demand, ¡°What¡¯s in it for me?¡± ¡°What¡¯s in it for you? Hey, this is your wedding photoshoot, too; it¡¯s not like it¡¯s only useful to me.¡± And he¡¯s asking for benefits? This dog of a man is really something else. Mo Chen: ¡°Then let¡¯s just take it like this. The expression isn¡¯t important; what¡¯s important is that I¡¯m the male lead.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Sure, you say that, but who has their wedding photos taken with such a sour face? ¡°So, what benefit do you want?¡± The man¡¯s lips curled up into a smirk, the little ghost had finally taken the bait. He said, ¡°Come closer to my ear.¡± Qiao Ruoxin approached with a skeptical expression and leaned in with her ear. The man whispered something into her ear, and her little face instantly turned bright red, even her ears became pink. Mo Chen looked at her surprised expression and let out a low chuckle, feeling immediately pleased. Qiao Ruoxin red at him, ¡°In public, watch your image!¡± ¡°The words I just said were only heard by you and me; what image is there to worry about?¡± Once again, the man wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her into his embrace, but this time with a touch of tender smile on his lips. The photographer also breathed a sigh of relief, ¡°Yes, yes, that¡¯s it! Hold that pose, almost done, just one more shot.¡± In his arms, Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help pinching him hard on the waist, while she still had to pretend to smile on the surface. The man frowned slightly, enduring the pain, as Little Ghost pinched quite hard. ¡­ Meanwhile. On the road crowded with fans, a ck Maybach stopped at the curb. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s fans were all waiting for her and Mo Chen to finish the shoot ande out. In that ck Maybach, Simon sat in the backseat, quietly observing the fans packed tight outside. A trace of mncholy could be seen on Simon¡¯s handsome face. Despite so many people trying to stop her, Qiao Ruoxin still resolutely chose to marry Mo Chen. He could never understand why Mo Chen was so special to Qiao Ruoxin. Was it really just because of a first love? He had experienced first love too, but why didn¡¯t he feel this kind of persistence? He had always seen Qiao Ruoxin as a child, not understanding what love is. In the world of adults, love isn¡¯t everything; it needs to be measured against reality. And Qiao Ruoxin was so devoted to Mo Chen simply because he was her first man. Without trying other men, she believed Mo Chen was the only one suitable for her in the whole world. Thinking this, Simon let out a derisiveugh, ¡°Naive. You¡¯re marrying now, but what will you do if you regret itter? Can you just discard Mo Chen whenever you want?¡± Once married into the Mo Family, it wouldn¡¯t be that simple to get away. Suddenly, a vibrating sound of a cell phone rang inside the car. Simon answered the call, and the voice of a nurse from the hospital came through, ¡°Mr. Lawrence, pleasee to the hospital right away. Your father¡¯s condition is not very optimistic.¡± Simon¡¯s face changed abruptly; he hung up the call and nced at the driver, ¡°To the hospital.¡± The driver immediately drove towards the hospital. Back in the United States, the Lawrence Family was in turmoil, and here, Lawrence was so ill, he was nearly unconscious. Qiao Ruoxin showed no concern whatsoever for the internal affairs of the Lawrence Family; Simon was overwhelmed, with too many decisions needing his attention now. ¡­ Hospital. Intensive Care Unit. Simon walked into the ward and saw Lawrence lying on the hospital bed, his face so pale due to the worsening illness that he had no color of life. ¡°Bring Ruoxin back as soon as possible, otherwise you are in danger,¡± Lawrence said weakly. Because there were already people in the family starting to investigate Simon¡¯s true identity, suspecting that Simon was not Lawrence¡¯s biological son, if it were to be revealed, then once Lawrence died, his shares would surely bepletely divided. And Simon would be kicked out of the Lawrence Family. His life may well be suppressed by the Lawrence Family forever, with no chance of turning things around. Of course, Simon knew he had to bring Qiao Ruoxin back, but under the current circumstances, how could Qiao Ruoxin possiblyply and return with him? Chapter 435 - 435 435 Do you think Im joking ?Chapter 435: Chapter 435: Do you think I¡¯m joking? Chapter 435: Chapter 435: Do you think I¡¯m joking? Simon looked at Lawrence lying on the hospital bed and seemed to have already sensed death looming in the air. For some reason, he had a feeling that his father was about to leave him. ¡°Father, take care of yourself, I will bring Ruoxin back home.¡± Simon grasped Lawrence¡¯s powerless hand; his father used to be strong, but now he was utterly weak, his hand even trembling slightly. Using all his remaining strength, Lawrence held Simon¡¯s hand, his voice hoarse and feeble, ¡°Make sure to bring her back, I don¡¯t want my years of hard work to fall into the hands of others, do you understand?¡± ¡°I understand, rest well.¡± Simon withdrew his hand and then silently stared at Lawrence for a while before turning and leaving the hospital room. ¡­ Night fell. After a whole day of shooting wedding photos, Qiao Ruoxin felt so exhausted she could cry; she hadn¡¯t expected it to be even more tiring than her usual photo shoots. The moment she entered the bedroom, she sprawled on the soft, cushy bed and didn¡¯t want to move. ¡°I¡¯m so tired¡­ finally finished.¡± Considering that she was pregnant, Mo Chen only made her pose for the necessary shots, skipping the usual variety of outfits. She heard the sound of a man¡¯s footsteps approaching from behind, and then she felt the bed dip as he sat down beside her. The man¡¯srge palm took hold of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s shoulders, gently massaging them, his deep voiceing from behind her, ¡°Take a nap, I¡¯ll wake you for dinner.¡± ¡°Mmm¡­ but I can¡¯t sleep.¡± Qiao Ruoxin closed her eyes contentedly, enjoying the massage from the man behind her, and she had to admit, his technique had be more and more professional. He used to identally hurt her, but now he did not at all, very gentle and very soothing. Mo Chen, looking at her calm profile, curled his lips and said in a deep voice, ¡°About what I said this afternoon, what do you think?¡± As shey on the bed, her eyes suddenly snapped open, and she couldn¡¯t help but blush. This damned man still remembered that thing? During the day, when they were taking wedding photos, Mo Chen proposed a shameless condition: if he cooperated nicely with the shoot, Qiao Ruoxin would have to provide him with ¡®special services¡¯ tonight. Although she had agreed at the time¡­ ¡°You can¡¯t be serious, can you? Is it appropriate?¡± She was indeed a bit apprehensive. After all, she was pregnant. Mo Chen lifted her up, cradled her in his arms, seated her on hisp, and wrapped his arms around her waist. ¡°Do you think I¡¯m joking? Do you know how long I¡¯ve been holding back?¡± His low voice suddenly turned suggestive, his thin lipsnding on her earlobe. Qiao Ruoxin involuntarily dodged away, ¡°But I¡¯m pregnant, don¡¯t go too far, the two little babies in my tummy are watching you.¡± The man frowned displeased, ¡°Might as well let them see how they came about.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin showed no mercy as she hit the man¡¯s shoulder, ¡°What nonsense are you spouting? Your mom makes me go to prenatal sses every day, and here you are corrupting our little babies.¡± Mo Chen chuckled, then picked her up and headed towards the bathroom. ¡°Then feed me well, to shut me up.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She felt she couldn¡¯t escape, and it seemed that she really had starved Mo Chen for quite a while. Oh well, after all, Mo Chen was now herwful husband; she should be considerate and care about his feelings. In the bathroom, Qiao Ruoxin obediently took off her clothes. Mo Chen squinted his eyes, ¡°Not resisting anymore?¡± Chapter 436 - 436 436 He is Waiting for the Right Moment ?Chapter 436: Chapter 436: He is Waiting for the Right Moment Chapter 436: Chapter 436: He is Waiting for the Right Moment She hummed lightly, ¡°We are legal now, why should I resist? Besides, it¡¯s not like you haven¡¯t seen it before.¡± Mo Chen chuckled and touched her head, then helped her undress. ¡°Hmm, right.¡± ¡°Right about what? You can¡¯t wait, can you?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± The man¡¯s slender fingers continued to undo her buttons, a sensual curve forming on his thin lips. Qiao Ruoxin watched his expression, ¡°You¡¯re still hmm¡¯ing? You have the nerve to hmm? Do you have any humanity? You cany hands on a pregnant woman.¡± Mo Chen just chuckled lowly, without speaking. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you talking?¡± ¡°Probably because you¡¯re right.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin felt like she was about tough from annoyance; it seemed she had kept this damn man hungry for too long, to the point where he didn¡¯t even want to argue anymore. The bathroom door was tightly closed, the sound of running water came from inside, mixed with suggestive sounds and the man¡¯s muffled groans. No one knew exactly what was happening inside, but the sounds fuelled endless spection. An hourter. The bathroom door opened, Mo Chen in a ck bathrobe, cradling the drowsy Qiao Ruoxin, carefully ced her on the bed, and tucked her in. Qiao Ruoxiny hazily in bed, grabbing the man¡¯s bathrobe cor, slowly opening her eyes, ¡°Are you content now? No more stern looks?¡± The man¡¯s dark eyes slightly widened, his lips curving up, ¡°Hmm, you¡¯re tired, sleep.¡± ¡°Where are you going?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to the study to deal with some things.¡± Mo Chen put her hand under the nket and then prepared to stand up and leave. ¡°The wedding date is approaching soon, we can carry on with the ceremony smoothly, right?¡± She herself felt unsure as she spoke; it seemed calm now, but she feared what chaos mighte on the wedding day. The man looked down at her furrowed brows and said in a deep voice, ¡°Don¡¯t worry about these things, just focus on taking care of yourself.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Mo Chen turned and left the bedroom. At this moment, Xiaowu stood with his arms crossed, leaning against the wall as if he had been waiting for a long time. Seeing the bedroom door open, Xiaowu immediately straightened up, ¡°Master Mo.¡± Mo Chen turned and closed the door, the trace of tenderness on his handsome face vanishing without a trace, returning to his usual indifference. ¡°With the wedding drawing near, send more people to protect that ¡®Little Ghost¡¯. There must be no mistakes at the wedding.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± ¡°Keep an eye on the Lawrence side,¡± Mo Chen walked towards his study. Xiaowu followed behind him, ¡°I found out that Lawrence seems to be hospitalized, and the outlook is grim; he¡¯s already in ICU. Moreover, there¡¯s a struggle for the inheritance within the Lawrence Family in the United States.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s handsome face tensed as he pushed open the door to the study, walked in, took a seat behind the desk, opened a drawer, took out a pack of cigarettes, put one between his lips, and lit it. His gaze was deep, thoughtful. After a long while, the man said in a deep voice, ¡°Also, keep an eye on that trash; don¡¯t let him pull any tricks behind our backs.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve always had people watching. Simon has been very low-key recently, not sure what he¡¯s been up to. He¡¯s probably unsettled by the situation in the United States. With Lawrence hospitalized here, and Mrs. Lawrence¡¯s attempted suicide¡­ he must be pretty overwhelmed right now.¡± Mo Chen let out a coldugh, ¡°He¡¯s waiting for a suitable opportunity to take Qiao Ruoxin away and return to the United States to im his inheritance.¡± The man exhaled a puff of smoke, blurring his handsome features, squinting his eyes. Two years ago, Qiao Ruoxin vanished from his world in the Human World; this time, he won¡¯t allow such a thing to happen ever again. Chapter 437 - 437 437 Simons Plan ?Chapter 437: Chapter 437: Simon¡¯s n Chapter 437: Chapter 437: Simon¡¯s n Cocktail party. In a corner, Simon sat on a single-seater sofa, holding a ss of champagne in his hand, yet his gaze constantly lingered on a slender figure within the crowd. He was staring at Mo Zhizi. In the midst of the crowd, Mo Zhizi, in her nude pink strappy evening gown, was like a glistening, translucent peach, tempting one tomit sins. Mo Zhizi, indeed, was a perfect tool to use, one that wouldn¡¯t arouse Mo Chen¡¯s suspicion. Simon put down his champagne ss and stood up, walking towards that graceful silhouette. After Mo Zhizi finished greeting her friends, she turned around and met Simon¡¯s gaze¡ªboth gentle and sinister. In that instant, she felt as if her heartbeat had skipped a beat. ¡°You are¡­¡± Mo Zhizi hesitated for a moment, then asked. ¡°Simon Lawrence, just call me Simon.¡± Mo Zhizi suddenly realized, ¡°Oh¡­ so you are the Little Lawrence of the Lawrence Family.¡± ¡°Nice to meet you, Miss Mo.¡± Simon¡¯s lips curled up into a smile as he extended his hand to Mo Zhizi. Mo Zhizi looked at the man¡¯s slender hand, hesitated for a moment, then reached out to shake it. Simon was the perfect gentleman, merely shaking her hand briefly before letting go, knowing exactly how to measure the propriety of an initial encounter between man and woman. ¡°You know me?¡± Simon smiled, ¡°If a man is interested in a woman, then learning all about her isn¡¯t that difficult, especially for a man like me.¡± Mo Zhizi couldn¡¯t help but smile, ¡°What kind of man are you?¡± ¡°A man who finds you interesting.¡± The smile on Mo Zhizi¡¯s lips grew broader, though she remained silent, she couldn¡¯t help but nce at Simon¡¯s face¡ªit was indeed very handsome. He wasn¡¯t the same type as Gu Mocheng, but he was pleasing to the eye, and his mannerisms were quite gentlemanly. Unconsciously, Mo Zhizipared Simon with Gu Mocheng in her mind. Simon then said, ¡°I also happen to know your brother.¡± Mo Zhizi frowned, ¡°I just remembered, the media used to say you pursued Qiao Ruoxin. Do you also like Qiao Ruoxin?¡± ¡°Beauties are always coveted, but now it¡¯s nothing. She¡¯s about to get married, isn¡¯t she?¡± When he spoke the words ¡°get married,¡± there was a slight sourness in Simon¡¯s tone. Mo Zhizi let out a soft sigh andughed, ¡°Ruoxin is really lucky, having so many men like her. My brother likes her, you like her, and even he¡­¡± He¡­ Gu Mocheng also liked her. Qiao Ruoxin was a girl Mo Zhizi had envied since childhood. With her sweet and cute looks, she didn¡¯t have to do anything to attract men¡¯s affection. Simon: ¡°Miss Mo is too modest; you also have quite a few suitors.¡± Mo Zhizi smiled somewhat helplessly. There were quite a few, but none that she could take a fancy to. She envied that the quality of Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s suitors seemed quite high. Mo Zhizi picked up a ss of champagne and took a few sips, then got ready to leave, ¡°Mr. Lawrence, please excuse me for a moment, I need to visit the restroom.¡± Just as she was about to step away, her high-heeled shoe slipped, and her body involuntarily tilted to one side; Simon instinctively caught hold of her. The moment Mo Zhizi looked up, she met the man¡¯s eyes, shimmering and nearly seductive. ¡°I¡¯ll take you back, you¡¯re drunk.¡± ¡°I just slipped, I¡¯m not drunk,¡± Mo Zhizi tried to stand up. But Simon had already taken her wrist, walking towards the exit of the party, ¡°Let¡¯s go back, you don¡¯t have to do this even if you¡¯re short on money.¡± Mo Zhizi¡¯s face turned slightly embarrassed¡ªhow did Simon know she was in need of money? Chapter 438 - 438 438 Thats the woman Im into ?Chapter 438: Chapter 438: That¡¯s the woman I¡¯m into! Chapter 438: Chapter 438: That¡¯s the woman I¡¯m into! Outside the hotel. Simon supported Mo Zhizi, guarding her head as he helped her into the car. Suddenly, a hand grabbed Mo Zhizi¡¯s arm, and a low, domineering voice rang out, ¡°Don¡¯t go!¡± Mo Zhizi¡¯s body stiffened, and when she turned back, she miraculously saw Gu Mocheng¡¯s face. In a daze, she thought she really was drunk. Then, with a face of indifference, she shook off Gu Mocheng¡¯s hand, ¡°It¡¯s none of your business, Young Master Gu should go and care about those who need his attention.¡± As her words fell, Mo Zhizi gave him a faint nce, then entered the car. Simon smiled and closed the car door. Even the towering dignity of Gu Mocheng had been wounded, the first time his pride was trampled by a woman, almost making himugh with anger. ¡°Young Master Gu¡¯s way of chasing women is quite unique.¡± ¡°Are you deliberately opposing Mo Chen, or do you just fancy Mo Chen¡¯s women? First setting your sights on his woman without sess, now you¡¯ve taken an interest in his cousin?¡± As Gu Mocheng spoke, his eyes were still fixed on the car window, as if he could see the woman inside through it. What exactly was going on in this fool¡¯s head? Could it be that he really had taken a liking to Simon? Simon replied with augh that was not angry, ¡°Ruoxin is about to get married, can¡¯t I pursue other women?¡± ¡°You can¡¯t! Is Mo Zhizi someone you can chase? She¡¯s the woman I¡¯ve set my sights on!¡± Gu Mocheng instantly assumed the role of boyfriend, as if he had already be Mo Zhizi¡¯s rightful partner. ¡°To my knowledge, Miss Mo has not agreed to your pursuit.¡± Having said that, Simon also opened the car door and got in. Gu Mocheng watched as the car slowly drove away, his face disgruntled, he flicked his tongue against his back teeth, then turned and got into his own car. He started the vehicle and pressed down on the elerator, chasing after them. ¡­ Inside the car. Simon nced at the rearview mirror and saw the ck Maybach persistently following, probably Gu Mocheng¡¯s car. ¡°It seems Young Master Gu is deeply infatuated with you, don¡¯t you feel moved at all?¡± Mo Zhizi looked back and frowned slightly, ¡°Don¡¯t bother with him.¡± ¡°Young Master Gu has quite good conditions on all fronts, why not give him a chance to pursue you?¡± Simon asked. Mo Zhizi¡¯s gaze flickered slightly, ¡°I don¡¯t want to like someone a second time once I¡¯ve liked them.¡± Simon asked again, ¡°Is Young Master Gu your ex-boyfriend?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°Then how is he someone you¡¯ve liked before?¡± Mo Zhizi scoffed, ¡°Ridiculous, isn¡¯t it? He doesn¡¯t even know that I liked him, hepletely failed to see my existence back then.¡± ¡°As a man, my understanding is, his attention must have been on another woman back then.¡± Mo Zhizi was slightly startled, ¡°You¡¯re right, his eyes were all on the dazzling Qiao Ruoxin.¡± Qiao Ruoxin? Hearing this name, Simon frowned displeasedly, this girl was even more of a man-ma than he had imagined. The car fell silent, no one spoke again. Mo Zhizi, however,ughed, ¡°How did you convince yourself to give up on Qiao Ruoxin?¡± Simon pressed his lips tightly together. Give up? He had never thought about giving up, and his father had already given the order to bring Qiao Ruoxin back to the United States to fight for the family inheritance. After he brought Qiao Ruoxin back this time, he would not give her any chance to escape again. Last time, it was his negligence and too much trust in Jiang Ruolin that allowed Qiao Ruoxin the opportunity to escape. ¡°Why don¡¯t you speak? Or are you just saying you¡¯ve given up, but never really let go in your heart?¡± Mo Zhizi couldn¡¯t help but ask. Simonughed, ¡°No, time will dilute everything, just like that.¡± Chapter 439 - 439 439 Are you willing to sacrifice your ?Chapter 439: Chapter 439: Are you willing to sacrifice your sister for the sake of love? Chapter 439: Chapter 439: Are you willing to sacrifice your sister for the sake of love? Mo Zhizi was momentarily stunned. Time would fade everything? Sheughed softly, ¡°Indeed, it does.¡± Back then, the first heartbreak of her girlhood had also been slowly eroded by time. And the man from her girlhood was none other than Gu Mocheng, who was at this moment chasing after her in his car. Throughout the trip, no one spoke again, and Simon drove Mo Zhizi back to her ce. The car slowly stopped outside theplex, and Mo Zhizi unbuckled her seatbelt: ¡°Thank you, Mr. Lawrence. I will go now.¡± ¡°Good night.¡± Simon didn¡¯t say anything more. There was no need for an enduring impression on a first meeting. Mo Zhizi gave a slight smile and then pushed open the car door to leave. As soon as Mo Zhizi turned around, she saw Gu Mocheng¡¯s car firmly parked in front of her. Then, with an aura of anger, he pushed open his car door and walked up to her. ¡°Are you serious? You want to get involved with that trash?¡± Gu Mocheng¡¯s eyes showed nothing but disdain as he nced at Simon¡¯s car. Simon, however, lowered the window and said sternly, ¡°It¡¯s quitete. Let Zhizi get some rest. Whatever it is, it can wait until tomorrow.¡± Gu Mocheng snorted with contempt: ¡°Zhizi? In just a short while, you two have grown this close?¡± Simon smiled without a word, looking towards Mo Zhizi: ¡°If you truly cannot resolve this, I suggest you just call the police.¡± Mo Zhizi nodded, ¡°I know. Goodbye, you should go.¡± Simon rolled up the window and drove slowly away. Now, Gu Mocheng and she stood in the night wind, facing off, neither willing to back down. ¡°Let¡¯s talk about whatever it is tomorrow; I am going to sleep,¡± Mo Zhizi said as she tried to walk past the man to enter herplex. But Gu Mocheng grabbed her wrist: ¡°Are you sure tomorrow I can get you toe out?¡± He knew he couldn¡¯t; he didn¡¯t understand why this woman was always avoiding him. Was he really that unbearable? Mo Zhizi looked at his profile and coldly uttered two words: ¡°You can¡¯t.¡± Then, without any hesitation, she shook off Gu Mocheng¡¯s hand and quickly headed towards theplex¡¯s gate. This time, Gu Mocheng didn¡¯t stop her. Instead, he let out a coldugh and then took out his phone to dial Mo Chen¡¯s number right away. Beep¡­ It connected after just one ring. Gu Mocheng said, ¡°Simon came looking for your sister. Are you going to risk your sister for love?¡± ¡­ In the bedroom of the Mo Family Estate. Mo Chen had just gotten back to the bedroom and was lying in bed, preparing to sleep, when he received Gu Mocheng¡¯s call. ¡°You saw it?¡± ¡°I saw it with my own eyes! I¡¯m telling you, you have to look after my woman, too, or else this isn¡¯t over between us!¡± After speaking, Gu Mocheng cut off the call. Mo Chen, however, fell into deep thought, turned off his phone, and ced it on the bedside table. He was about to turn off the bedsidemp next to Qiao Ruoxin but found that the Little Ghost had woken up. ¡°Was that call from young master Gu? Simon went to see your cousin, Mo Zhizi?¡± Qiao Ruoxin asked. Mo Chen¡¯s brows slightly furrowed; it seemed the Little Ghost had heard everything. ¡°Yeah.¡± Qiao Ruoxin sat up, leaning against the bed, and sighed, ¡°What on earth does he want! Is he trying to force me to see him?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t go!¡± the man eximed angrily. She paused, then leaned into the man¡¯s embrace: ¡°Of course, I know I shouldn¡¯t, but what about your cousin Zhizi?¡± ¡°I will talk to her tomorrow.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s gaze deepened as he tightens his hold around the woman¡¯s shoulders in his embrace. At this critical moment, he absolutely could not allow this Little Ghost to meet Simon, or the situation might spiral out of control. Chapter 440 - 440 440 Or is it because Simon liked you that ?Chapter 440: Chapter 440: Or is it because Simon liked you that I can¡¯t like you anymore? Chapter 440: Chapter 440: Or is it because Simon liked you that I can¡¯t like you anymore? Mo Family Estate. The next day, early morning. When Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes, the man beside her had already left, probably for thepany. She got out of bed, went to the bathroom to wash up, then changed into a set of clothes for going out and headed downstairs to the dining room. Seeing her dressed to go out, the butler couldn¡¯t help asking, ¡°Miss Qiao, are you going out? Master Mo said for you to rest in the estate.¡± Qiao Ruoxin sat down at the dining table, and the maid quickly served her breakfast. ¡°Where is Mo Zhizi now?¡± She couldn¡¯t go see Simon, but she should still be able to see Mo Zhizi. After all, Mo Chen was a man and also yed the role of a brother, which meant he wouldn¡¯t necessarily be able to discuss certain matters with Mo Zhizi. It would be more appropriate for her to talk to Mo Zhizi. ¡°She¡¯s living in one of Master Mo¡¯s properties, Miss Zhizi seems to have fallen out with the family, so she¡¯s staying outside recently,¡± the butler answered truthfully. As Qiao Ruoxin daintily sipped her porridge, she said, ¡°Arrange it for me after a while, I want to go see Mo Zhizi.¡± ¡°This¡­¡± The butler appeared to be in a dilemma. She frowned slightly and looked up at the butler, ¡°What¡¯s the matter? I can¡¯t even go see Mo Chen¡¯s cousin? She¡¯s part of the Mo Family too.¡± ¡°We need to check with Master Mo first.¡± ¡°No need, he won¡¯t mind, let¡¯s settle on that. Go prepare the car.¡± Qiao Ruoxin lowered her head to continue eating her porridge. Now that she was pregnant, she was the most important, and there weren¡¯t many in the Mo Family who would dare to defy her, knowing that Mo Chen was about to spoil her to the heavens. ¡­ An hourter. Ding-dong, the sound of the doorbell rang. After getting up, washing up, and preparing to make breakfast, Mo Zhizi heard the doorbell. She walked to the entrance with confusion, and then saw Qiao Ruoxin standing outside through the video. ¡°Qiao Ruoxin?¡± Mo Zhizi inadvertently uttered the name. She hesitated for a few seconds before opening the door. Qiao Ruoxin stood outside, revealing a smile: ¡°Zhizi, may I talk with you?¡± Mo Zhizi was slightly startled, ¡°Pleasee in.¡± ¡­ The living room. Mo Zhizi poured a cup of warm water for Qiao Ruoxin, ¡°Because you¡¯re pregnant now, I didn¡¯t know what to offer you to drink; warm water seems to be the safest.¡± ¡°Thank you, I was a little thirsty,¡± Qiao Ruoxin said, as she took a sip from the cup of warm water. Mo Zhizi, sitting on the sofa beside her, asked, ¡°Did youe to see me for something?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ nothing much. I just came to see how you were doing.¡± Mo Zhizi awkwardly started, ¡°I know I¡¯m living in my brother¡¯s house. Once I earn some money after some time, I will move out.¡± ¡°Then you misunderstand. I¡¯m not here to drive you out. This is a matter between you and your cousin, it¡¯s none of my business.¡± Mo Zhizi furrowed her brow, ¡°Then why have youe¡­?¡± ¡°I want to ask you, do you like Simon?¡± Qiao Ruoxin went straight to the point, as she didn¡¯t have time to beat around the bush. ¡°I wouldn¡¯t say I like him, but he¡¯s quite gentlemanly.¡± Qiao Ruoxin smiled faintly, ¡°That¡¯s good. Actually, Young Master Gu is quite nice and seems to fancy you a lot. You might consider him a bit, a well-known elegant scion in the capital, very good at caring for women.¡± It was Gu Mocheng again. Mo Zhizi frowned in displeasure, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with Simon? Why must I consider Young Master Gu?¡± Qiao Ruoxin paused for a moment, ¡°You make your own decision when ites to matters of the heart, but I think Young Master Gu suits you better.¡± ¡°Just because someone is suitable doesn¡¯t mean I like them. Or are you saying because Simon once liked you, I can¡¯t like him now?¡± In a sh, the atmosphere grew tense; it was clear that Mo Zhizi was now hostile towards her. Could it be that she truly had feelings for Simon? Qiao Ruoxinughed softly, ¡°I understand. I¡¯ll be leaving now.¡± As her words fell, she got up to leave, but left one morement: ¡°If you have any difficulties, you can go to your brother. I just came to see how you were, nothing else.¡± Chapter 441 - 441 441 Accidentally Meeting Simon ?Chapter 441: Chapter 441: identally Meeting Simon Chapter 441: Chapter 441: identally Meeting Simon Mo Zhizi also stood up and responded, ¡°Thank you, sister-inw.¡± But why did she feel that the term ¡®sister-inw¡¯ was filled with a sense of rejection? Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t say anything more and turned to leave. The bodyguard had been waiting outside the door for her toe out and then escorted her all the way to the elevator, ready to take her home. With a ¡°ding-dong,¡± the elevator reached the first floor, and the doors slowly opened. The moment the elevator doors opened, Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but widen her eyes because Simon was standing right outside. She couldn¡¯t remember how long it had been since she saw this man; encountering him in such a situation was unexpected. Upon seeing Simon, the bodyguard immediately shielded her behind him, staying alert every second, as Simon was the main person they were on guard against. Simon, however, wore a calm expression, the corners of his mouth slightly lifted, ¡°Xinxin, long time no see.¡± Qiao Ruoxin stepped out of the elevator, her gaze fixed on Simon, and finally couldn¡¯t hold back, ¡°Why are you here? Don¡¯t tell me you live here!¡± Simon: ¡°That¡¯s not the case; I¡¯m here to see someone.¡± ¡°Mo Zhizi? You¡¯re nning to pursue her? Seriously?¡± Simonughed softly; after all, with two bodyguards between them, he couldn¡¯t do much. ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Don¡¯t you want me to pursue other women? It¡¯s not quite fair, being with the man you love while not allowing me to chase someone else.¡± Qiao Ruoxin scoffed, ¡°You¡¯re thinking too much. I don¡¯t care whom you chase, but you cannot pursue Mo Zhizi.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t pretend I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re up to. Mo Zhizi is not your type at all; you have other motives!¡± ¡°I thought you knew nothing about me, but it turns out you understand me quite well. I¡¯m relieved; my affection wasn¡¯t wasted on you,¡± Simon¡¯s tone was deliberately ambiguous. The faces of the two bodyguards standing in front of Qiao Ruoxin showed a hint of displeasure. Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t bother to entertain him, ¡°Stay away from Mo Zhizi.¡± ¡°Xinxin, aren¡¯t you being a bit too controlling? What am I to you? I can¡¯t pursue other women now? Do you want me to stay single for life?¡± Qiao Ruoxin felt an urge to p him, annoyed by his unreasonable and shameless prattle. ¡°You like Mo Zhizi? What do you like about her?¡± ¡°She¡¯s quite eptable in all aspects, and she¡¯s no less attractive than you, right?¡± said Simon, his toneced with a teasingugh. Qiao Ruoxin pursed her lips tightly and said nothing, turning to the bodyguard, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Then, she turned and left. Simon stood still, watching her slender figure recede into the distance, squinting his eyes, the smile vanishing from his handsome face. He couldn¡¯t help but think Qiao Ruoxin had be more cautious in her walktely, which was odd. It had been too long since hest saw Qiao Ruoxin, and he had not expected to meet her in such a way. He wished she would get jealous over him just once, ha¡­ but that seemed impossible. ¡­ In the car. Qiao Ruoxin was escorted by the bodyguard into the car, and just as she sat down, her phone started ringing. ¡°Miss Qiao, it¡¯s Mr. Mo,¡± the bodyguard said as he handed her the phone. She picked up the phone and held it to her ear, ¡°Mo Chen, brother, is there something you need?¡± ¡°Who told you to go look for her?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked up at the bodyguard; it seemed that the report had been made to Mo Chen, which was not surprising since they took orders from him. ¡°I¡¯m fine, I¡¯m on my way back now.¡± ¡°Have them bring you to my office.¡± She felt somewhat helpless, but still agreed, ¡°Alright, I¡¯lle by in a bit.¡± Chapter 442 - 442 442 The Wedding ?Chapter 442: Chapter 442: The Wedding Chapter 442: Chapter 442: The Wedding Mo Group, office. Dead silence prevailed as Mo Chen stood before the window, overlooking the entire cityscape with a solemn expression. As dusk fell, Qiao Ruoxin should have arrived by now. The man raised his arm to check his watch, his brows furrowed tightly, this ¡°Little Ghost¡± was bing increasingly presumptuous. Suddenly, the office door was pushed open directly, without the sound of knocking. But the corners of Mo Chen¡¯s mouth curled slightly; he knew that only this ¡°Little Ghost¡± would dare to enter without knocking. Turning around, sure enough, he saw Qiao Ruoxin entering the office and immediately smiling at the sight of Mo Chen, she called out, ¡°Brother Mo Chen, are you angry?¡± Although Mo Chen didn¡¯t verbalize his response, his face darkened as he walked over to her and helped her sit down on the sofa in the reception area. ¡°I¡¯m not that bad right now, I can walk by myself.¡± She smiled somewhat helplessly. The man spoke in a displeased tone, ¡°It¡¯s not for you to decide, understand?¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± She chuckled softly, teasingly touching the man¡¯s prominent nose: ¡°Why so serious? I just went to see your cousin, is that not allowed?¡± Mo Chen: ¡°I said I would handle this matter, you don¡¯t need to intervene. Just focus on your pregnancy and prepare for the wedding.¡± ¡°Mhm, got it. From now on, I¡¯ll focus on my pregnancy and won¡¯t worry about those things, okay?¡± She looked into the man¡¯s eyes and spoke with sincere conviction. Seeing her genuine attitude, Mo Chen chuckled softly, hisrge hand reaching towards her abdomen: ¡°Tired?¡± ¡°Not tired, I travelled by car, plus I had two bodyguards protecting me.¡± She knew what Mo Chen was worried about, so she decided to obediently stay in the manor and focus on her pregnancy. ¡°I¡¯ll take you to dinnerter, and then we can go for a walk, okay?¡± Qiao Ruoxin looked at the man focusing on her abdomen and smiled: ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll listen to you.¡± She was very much looking forward to the birth of the twins because Mo Chen would be an excellent father. ¡­ In the following days, Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t go out any more and just stayed in the manor for her pregnancy. She also gradually became more harmonious with Mrs. Mo, sometimes even sitting together to chat. As the wedding day approached, Jiang Pen took the initiative to say she would be present. Even this made Qiao Ruoxin very happy. She no longer inquired about the affairs of Mo Zhizi and Simon; with Mo Chen and Gu Mocheng around, there should be no problems. On the day of the wedding, Qiao Ruoxin donned the custom-made wedding dress, looking like a little princess straight out of a fairytale castle. In the dressing room, the makeup artist was preparing her. With the prestige of the Mo Family, this wedding was destined to be the focus of global attention. At the manor, Simon drove Mo Zhizi to the manor to attend the wedding. Mo Zhizi unbuckled her seatbelt: ¡°Thanks for the ride, I¡¯m going to head in first. I have duties today, like attending to the guests.¡± ¡°Wait a moment.¡± Mo Zhizi turned back, puzzled. Simon handed her a white velvet box: ¡°Give this to Qiao Ruoxin, don¡¯t say it¡¯s from me, wish her a happy marriage.¡± Mo Zhizi frowned, taking the white velvet box: ¡°Why can¡¯t I say it¡¯s from you?¡± ¡°Do you think she would ept it if I said it¡¯s from me?¡± Simon¡¯s smile was tinged with bitterness. Mo Zhizi nodded without asking further, she opened the car door and headed into the manor. Inside the car, Simon stared at Mo Zhizi¡¯s retreating figure for a long time, then drove away from the ce. After entering the manor, Mo Zhizi looked down at the velvet box in her hand, tempted to peek inside, but it seemed somewhat impolite to do so. Chapter 443 - 443 443 Qiao Ruoxin Fainted ?Chapter 443: Chapter 443: Qiao Ruoxin Fainted! Chapter 443: Chapter 443: Qiao Ruoxin Fainted! Inside the resting room. Mo Zhizi walked in and immediately noticed Qiao Ruoxin sitting there, having her veil arranged by the stylist, looking so beautiful that even she, a woman herself, was impressed. ¡°Sister-inw,¡± Mo Zhizi called out as she walked over. Qiao Ruoxin turned her head and shed a sweet smile, ¡°Zhizi, you¡¯re here.¡± ¡°Yes, sister-inw, I wish you and brother a happy marriage.¡± Mo Zhizi pulled out the gift that Simon had given her to pass on. Qiao Ruoxin couldn¡¯t help but stand up and took the gift box with both hands, ¡°Thank you for your gift.¡± ¡°You¡¯re wee.¡± Mo Zhizi opened her mouth again, actually wanting to tell Qiao Ruoxin that it was from Simon, but remembering Simon¡¯s instructions, she just smiled. Mo Zhizi then said, ¡°I¡¯m going to go out and wee the guests now; your wedding is the center of all attention, so we must attend to those foreign guests.¡± Qiao Ruoxin ced the gift on the table beside her, stepped forward, and embraced Mo Zhizi, saying, ¡°Thank you, Zhizi. Don¡¯t mind what I said before; I was just worried about you. As long as you¡¯re happy, brother and I won¡¯t pry into your affairs anymore.¡± ¡°Sister-inw, I¡¯m fine. Get ready; I¡¯m heading out.¡± After leaving the resting room and closing the door, at that moment, Mo Zhizi looked at Qiao Ruoxin in her wedding gown and the corners of her mouth lifted slightly. ¡­ Inside the resting room. Qiao Ruoxin sat back down in her ce and picked up the white velvet gift box from the table, curious to see what was inside. After opening the box, her expression changed drastically, and her fingertips began to tremble slightly. This¡­ It was a diamond ring! The very diamond ring Simon had given her for her birthday!!! Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened, and her heartbeat suddenly elerated. How did this end up in Mo Zhizi¡¯s hands? She turned to go look for Mo Zhizi to ask for an exnation, but she suddenly caught a strange scent, seeminglying from the ring box. Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s head began to feel dizzy, and she clutched at her forehead, shaking her head, only to feel increasingly faint. She copsed into the chair, everything before her eyes bing blurry, and then she helplessly slumped onto the table, gradually losing consciousness. After an unknown amount of time, Mrs. Mo walked in, wanting to see how the preparations were going but instead witnessed such a scene. Feeling an unprecedented panic, Mrs. Mo yelled, ¡°Someone!!! Qiao Ruoxin has fainted!¡± Upon hearing this cry, the first one to rush in was Mo Chen. Mo Chen quickly approached Qiao Ruoxin, gently touched her face, ¡°Little Ghost? Wake up?¡± The woman sprawled on the table did not respond and looked pale as well. The man¡¯s expression turned dark in an instant as he tenderly cradled Qiao Ruoxin, turning to Xiaowu who had followed in and shouted angrily, ¡°Get the car ready!¡± Xiaowu stepped back, looking at Qiao Ruoxin in Mr. Mo¡¯s arms before swiftly exiting the room. Mo Zhizi also hurried in, and her first nce fell on Mo Chen holding the unconscious Qiao Ruoxin; she too became flustered. What had happened? Just when she left earlier, Qiao Ruoxin was fine, so how could she have suddenly fainted? And outside were so many guests waiting to witness the wedding¡­ Mo Chen, his handsome face taut, remained silent as he carried Qiao Ruoxin out of the resting room and walked toward the elevator, escorted by bodyguards. Mrs. Mo followed behind, feeling concern for Qiao Ruoxin for the first time, an overwhelming maternal worry. ¡°Don¡¯t hold her so tight, be gentler, let her breathe easily,¡± Mrs. Mo couldn¡¯t help but pat Mo Chen¡¯s arm. Mo Chen loosened his grip slightly and looked down at the Little Ghost in his arms, his dark eyes filled with tenderness. Chapter 444 - 444 444 You what did you just say Say it again ?Chapter 444: Chapter 444: You, what did you just say? Say it again. Chapter 444: Chapter 444: You, what did you just say? Say it again. Hospital, outside the emergency room. Arge crowd stood waiting, causing an uproar. Madam Mo looked displeasedly at the group behind her, ¡°What in the world happened! She was fine when I went in earlier, so why did she suddenly faint? Did she eat something, or drink something?¡± ¡°Madam, Miss Qiao hasn¡¯t eaten anything up to now today; the breakfast that was sent over has just been left to the side.¡± ¡°Then tell me what is going on! The wedding is about to take ce, and with this happening, do you have any idea how many guests havee today? Where shall the Mo Family put its face!¡± Madam Mo had nowhere to vent her rage, so she took it out on the butler. The butler silently endured, bowing his head and pressing his lips together. ¡°Where is Mo Tian! Why hasn¡¯t hee yet!¡± Madam Mo shouted angrily. The butler replied, ¡°The Chairman is on his way and will be here shortly.¡± Meanwhile, Mo Zhizi had arrived at the hospital, understandably bewildered by the current state of affairs. She must have been thest person to see Qiao Ruoxin, right? Qiao Ruoxin seemed perfectly fine when she left the resting room, so how could she suddenly faint? Mo Chen, who had remained silent, suddenly roared, ¡°Enough! Shut the hell up, all of you!¡± Although Madam Mo was also standing there, he had lost control of his emotions. Madam Mo didn¡¯t speak either, knowing her son must be feeling terrible right now. Mo Chen turned to look at everyone and asked gravely, ¡°Who was thest to see Ruoxin?¡± Everyone exchanged nces, no one admitting to it. Mo Zhizi stepped out of the crowd, her voice calm, ¡°Brother, it was me.¡± Mo Chen, ¡°Did you notice anything unusual about her at that time?¡± ¡°No, she looked fine when I saw her, so after I gave her the gift, I left,¡± Mo Zhizi stated truthfully. Suddenly, Xiaowu burst into the crowd, running so frantically that people unconsciously cleared a path for him. Out of breath, Xiaowu ran up to Mo Chen, ¡°Mo¡­ Boss Mo, I just went to the resting room to check and found a strange smell. It seems to be emanating from a ring box. I¡¯ve sent it for analysis, but the results probably won¡¯t be avable until tomorrow. I think Miss Qiao¡¯s fainting might be rted to this strange smell.¡± No sooner had he finished speaking than Mo Zhizi looked astonished, blurting out without thinking, ¡°The ring box? That white velvet box?¡± Mo Chen nced at her, ¡°You know about it?¡± Xiaowu, ¡°Yes, that ring box. Is it the one you gave?¡± Mo Zhizi turned pale instantly, her eyes widening and her speech stuttering, ¡°I¡­ I didn¡¯t know that the box contained a ring¡­¡± Mo Zhizi felt like her head was going to explode. How could it be a ring? What the hell was Simon ying at? He clearly said it was to wish Qiao Ruoxin happiness in her marriage¡ªwhat¡¯s the meaning of sending a ring? Mo Chen strode up to her and grabbed her wrist harshly, as if he intended to crush it. ¡°What do you mean you didn¡¯t know a ring was inside the box? Didn¡¯t you send it? Who sent it?¡± Mo Zhizi¡¯s wrist hurt from the grip, and she frowned, ¡°Brother, I¡­ I really didn¡¯t know. It was Simon who asked me to give it to sister-inw, saying it was to wish you two happiness in your marriage. I didn¡¯t know there would be a ring inside; I thought he¡­¡± Upon hearing the name Simon, Mo Chen erupted like a volcano, bellowing furiously, ¡°Have you gone fucking mad!¡± Seeing this, Madam Mo stepped forward and grasped her son¡¯s arm, ¡°Don¡¯t lose your temper just now; let¡¯s quickly check how Ruoxin is doing.¡± Suddenly! A nurse ran out of the emergency room, her face a portrait of panic, ¡°Mrs. Mo, Mr. Mo, Miss Qiao, she¡­ she¡­¡± Mo Chen turned sharply, ¡°What¡¯s happened to her! Speak!¡± ¡°Miss Qiao has disappeared! We can¡¯t find her anywhere, but she was still unconscious!¡± At those words, the pupils in Mo Chen¡¯s dark eyes suddenly constricted, and his heart seemed to miss a beat, ¡°What did you just say? Say it again.¡± ¡°I¡­ Miss Qiao has disappeared. I don¡¯t know why, all of a sudden she¡¯s gone¡­ we can¡¯t find her anywhere.¡± Mrs. Mo¡¯s legs could barely support her, unable to believe what she had heard. How could someone who was just brought into the emergency room just disappear? What did they mean by disappearing? Vanishing into thin air? ¡°Wait, what do you mean disappeared, can¡¯t be found? How can someone well and good just vanish? Go check the security cameras! What are you standing here for!¡± Mrs. Mo also shouted uncontrobly, forgetting entirely about her dignified status as ady of a wealthy family. Mo Chen stood tall and handsome, frozen for a long time before suddenly turning and bursting through the crowd to grab Xiaowu, ¡°Check the airports, that trash is trying to take her away.¡± Xiaowu instantly understood, ¡°Yes! I¡¯m on it!¡± Mo Zhizi was pushed against the wall in the corridor, her mind in chaos. She had thought Simon truly wished for Mo Chen and Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s wedding, but it seemed she was wrong. She took out her phone and dialed Simon¡¯s number, only to find it was turned off. It seemed, indeed, that Simon was behind this. ¡­ Meanwhile, inside the car. The unconscious Qiao Ruoxin gradually came to, her vision shifting from blurry to clear, and then she saw a face she hadn¡¯t seen in a long time, Simon. She instinctively sat up, instantly awake, ¡°Why is it you!¡± Wasn¡¯t she supposed to be at her wedding today? How did she end up in a car, and even more, in the same car as Simon? Her head still felt dizzy as she pressed her forehead, trying to recall the memories before she fainted. Simon looked at her and smiled faintly, ¡°This farce shoulde to an end. You shoulde back with me. Change out of that wedding dress, and then we¡¯ll board the ne.¡± Qiao Ruoxin shook off his hand, though somewhat weakly, ¡°In your dreams! I¡¯m getting married today!¡± As soon as she said this, she turned to push open the car door, not caring how fast the car was going. Simon pulled her back, ¡°Are you crazy? Don¡¯t you value your life?¡± She didn¡¯t even want to give this man a nce, straining to pull her hand back. The car slowly came to a stop at the airport entrance, and as Qiao Ruoxin refused to get out of the car obediently, Simon forcibly carried her out and, ignoring the startled looks of the passersby, brought her into the VIP lounge. Simon passed her a set of clothes, ¡°Change into this ande back with me. You must take over in the United States.¡± Qiao Ruoxin threw the clothes back in his face, ¡°Get lost!¡± After the curse, she felt a difort in her abdomen and, clutching at it, sat down on the couch. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Are you ufortable?¡± Simon, not minding at all, set the clothes aside and moved in front of her, handing her a cup of warm water. ¡°Get away! Get far away from me.¡± At this moment, Qiao Ruoxin was indeed feeling quite unwell, leaning on the couch and breathing softly. Chapter 445 - 445 445 A Happy Wedding (Grand Finale) ?Chapter 445: Chapter 445: A Happy Wedding (Grand Finale) Chapter 445: Chapter 445: A Happy Wedding (Grand Finale) Qiao Ruoxin didn¡¯t nce at him, just knocked the cup of water from the man¡¯s hand. Simon didn¡¯t mind at all and poured her another ss of water, cing it on the side table. ¡°You¡¯re just as childish as you were two years ago; why can¡¯t you ever grow up?¡± he said with an indulgent tone. ¡°¡­¡± She really wanted to kick him, but she felt somewhat powerless now. After a while, the secretary came in, ¡°Mr. Lawrence, it¡¯s time to board.¡± Simon nced at Qiao Ruoxin, who was leaning on the sofa, and bent down to speak gently, ¡°Stop making trouble, change your clothes obediently. If you don¡¯t cooperate, I will have to let the secretary help you change. I remember you don¡¯t like strangers touching you.¡± ¡°Get lost! I¡¯m not leaving!¡± she said, standing up. Simon pressed down on her shoulders, ¡°You¡¯ve had your fun; it¡¯s time to go back. The Lawrence Family is waiting for you.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to!¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have a choice; I¡¯ve indulged you for too long. I have countless ways to force you to return, but I haven¡¯t, do you know why? Because I want you to willinglye back with me.¡± ¡°I will never willingly go back with you! Just let me go!¡± ¡°Give me a reason to let you go.¡± Simon turned cold and resolute, all traces of tenderness gone from his eyes. Qiao Ruoxin looked into his deep eyes, fell silent for nearly ten seconds, struggled internally, then said calmly, ¡°I¡¯m pregnant, I cannot travel by ne.¡± This calm statement exploded like a bomb on the man across from her. She clearly saw the tumultuous waves rise in Simon¡¯s eyes, his handsome face filled with shock. The grip on Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s arms tightened. Qiao Ruoxin frowned, ¡°Let go!¡± Simon¡¯s gaze slowly moved from her delicate face to her stomach, repeating her words, ¡°Pregnant, cannot travel by ne¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± She could feel the intense shock Simon was under and feared what he might do, instinctively backing away and protecting her stomach. Simon, seeing how guarded she was, couldn¡¯t help butugh, hisughter full of self-deprecation. ¡°You¡¯re pregnant, why didn¡¯t anyone tell me? Does Auntie Lan know? Does Father know? Does everyone know? Was I the only one kept in the dark?¡± Qiao Ruoxin was slightly startled; Simon¡¯s reaction frightened her. Suddenly, the lounge fell silent; they could even hear each other¡¯s breathing. Simon stared at her stomach for a long time, his eyes filled withplex emotions. After what seemed like an eternity, the man finally spoke, ¡°You can go.¡± Qiao Ruoxin¡¯s eyes widened with a look ofplete disbelief, ¡°What¡­ what did you say?¡± Had she heard him wrong? Was he really letting her go? Simon sat down on the opposite sofa, resting his forehead in his hand, closing his eyes, seemingly overwhelmed by despair, then slowly said, ¡°Get out of here. A few more seconds and I might retract what I just said.¡± Upon hearing this, Qiao Ruoxin immediately stood and headed for the door without looking back. When she reached the door, she still turned to look at Simon sitting there, then said, ¡°Thank you.¡± The sound of the door closing echoed, and the lounge became eerily silent, with only Simon sitting there, slowly opening his eyes. The phone vibrated. It was a call from Lawrence. Simon answered the phone, ¡°Father.¡± ¡°Did you catch her? Bring her back to the United States immediately! Right now!¡± Simon: ¡°Father, I let her go, she¡¯s pregnant.¡± ¡°So what! She must return to inherit the family business, I cannot let my years of hard work fall into someone else¡¯s hands, they will soon know your true identity! How dare you let her go! Find her and bring her back! Who gave you permission to do this!¡± Simon sneered, ¡°Father, I will face the realities that I must, and please you too face reality.¡± After finishing his words, he hung up the phone directly. Simon stood up, walked to the window, and watched a ne slowly ascending into the sky, murmuring softly, ¡°Xinxin¡­¡± ¡­ Inside the airport. Qiao Ruoxin was hurrying to leave the airport, wondering why it felt so huge today, unable to find an exit for the longest time. She kept looking back, fearing Simon would send someone to take her back. Many people were staring at her because, after all, wearing a wedding dress was too eye-catching. Suddenly, she bumped into someone and instinctively apologized, ¡°Sorry, I didn¡¯t mean to¡­¡± The moment she looked up, she collided with a pair of deep and passionate eyes¡ªit was Mo Chen! ¡°Brother Mo Chen!¡± Her eyes brightened, and she eximed with joy. Mo Chen took her into his arms, hugging her tightly, and cursed in her ear, ¡°Fuck! I thought you got on the ne!¡± She couldn¡¯t help butugh, wrapping her slender arms around the man¡¯s body, ¡°No, I want to stay with you, I don¡¯t want to leave.¡± Mo Chen¡¯s eyes reddened, he held the Little Ghost tightly in his arms, his deep voice bing a bit gentler, ¡°Good girl¡­¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go back and get married, we are getting married today!¡± she suddenly remembered, pushing away from the man¡¯s body. Mo Chen unapologetically knocked on her forehead, ¡°You still remember that, huh!¡± He lifted her by the waist and headed towards the exit. ¡°Can we go a little faster, please?¡± she asked, hugging the man¡¯s neck. Mo Chen nced at her, held her tighter, and started running towards the exit. She instinctively clung to his neck, butughed out loud. Very happy, very happy, very happy¡­ ¡­ Inside the manor. All the guests were unaware of the thrilling scene that had just unfolded; they all thought the wedding wasmencing as usual, with Jiang Pen waiting for the ceremony to start. All were seated, and Mo Chen also appeared at the wedding venue as the wedding march started to y softly. Everyone¡¯s gaze converged on the entrance of the bride from the back. Qiao Ruoxin was wearing a noble and pure wedding gown, with a long train scattered with rose petals, and two little flower children scattering flowers by her side, swaying cutely while walking. Her lips curved into a smile, her gaze constantly fixed on Mo Chen at the front. It¡¯s undeniable that today¡¯s Mr. Mo was explosively handsome, dressed in a ck, high-end tailored groom¡¯s suit. Jiang Pen sitting in the guest area saw this scene, tears streaming from her eyes, but she couldn¡¯t help smiling and pping. Jiang Pen had wanted to see this moment for a long time, her little princess was getting married and looked very happy. Qiao Ruoxin finally reached Mo Chen, her small hand held in his, looking through the veil at the man¡¯s handsome features. ¡°Brother Mo Chen, you look very handsome today.¡± The man nced at her, ¡°When am I not handsome?¡± ¡°¡­¡± A smile spilled from her lips, what a narcissistic dog of a man. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!