Chapter 123 - 115: Slap in the Face

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Chapter 123: Chapter 115: Slap in the Face"I’m not going to their house, and I don’t need him to look after me..." Xiong Xiaoxiao pouted. "You..." Nanny Xiong was a little upset. Seeing this, Lin Mu quickly stepped forward to ease the situation, smiling, "Auntie, this is something Xiaoxiao and I bought for you and Uncle. Xiaoxiao specially picked out a gift for you, too. It suits your elegant demeanor, so you’ll definitely look good in it. How about trying it on now?" "Just leave it there, I don’t want to try it on now, maybe later." Nanny Xiong glanced at Lin Mu coldly and lost interest in looking at him a second time. Her tone was worlds apart from when she spoke to Chen Feng. "Oh, alright then..." Lin Mu felt a bit awkward, so he forced a smile to smooth things over. "You sit down too." Nanny Xiong pointed to the sofa opposite, making it clear she wanted him to keep his distance from Xiaoxiao! Of course, Lin Mu wasn’t picky. He nodded and took a seat! "You’re the boyfriend Xiaoxiao has outside, right?" Nanny Xiong looked at Lin Mu and asked. "Yes, Auntie, my name is Lin Mu!" Lin Mu replied politely. Nanny Xiong nodded and said, "You should understand, although our Xiong Family isn’t a prominent family, we’re still a well-respected lineage! So, you should be self-aware... oh, by the way, how much is your monthly salary?" Talking about salary was really a sore spot! According to the initial agreement, if Lin Mu agreed to break off the engagement with Sophie, he could get five million. But if he really said five million, he’d probably get chased out with a broom by Nanny Xiong! "Monthly salary... ten thousand!" Lin Mu had to make something up. Logically, ten thousand is considered a decent salary in a company, at least enough not to be too embarrassing! Would they look down on him for saying too little? Plus, he’d been a bodyguard for just over ten days and hadn’t received his salary yet. Who knows what his salary really is! "Only ten thousand?" Nanny Xiong glanced at Lin Mu coldly and turned to Chen Feng, laughing, "Fengzi, how much do you make per month?" Lin Mu wasn’t a fool. He knew why Nanny Xiong asked this, just to make him give up and quit this love triangle competition! Talking about money was Chen Feng’s pride, as he confidently spread his ten fingers, flaunting the ten South African diamond rings on them. Searᴄh the NôᴠeFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Auntie, I don’t have a monthly salary, but rest assured, I just started an online gaming company. Business is booming, and I pay my workers a minimum of one hundred thousand a month." As Chen Feng spoke indifferently, he eyed Lin Mu’s expression. In his view, the worse Lin Mu’s expression, the more successful he felt! This was an open slap to the face for the other party! But to his disappointment, Lin Mu didn’t blush at all. Instead, he nonchalantly smiled and said calmly, "Actually, I don’t think how much you earn per month matters. As long as it’s enough to eat and drink, it’s fine. The important thing is to treat Xiaoxiao well, to make Xiaoxiao happy. If Xiaoxiao isn’t happy, then it doesn’t matter how much money you make. Life is short, a few decades like what Young Master Chen is doing now, and after decades, the money is still there, but the people are gone, a tragedy! Can money buy Xiaoxiao’s smile? But I can make Xiaoxiao happy all morning with just a word, can others do that? When choosing who to be with, money matters, but the most important thing is happiness. Xiaoxiao isn’t going to spend her life with money, but with the person she loves. Of course, I’ll work hard to earn money, otherwise, I’ll end up worse than Young Master Chen, still here while the money’s gone! Young Master Chen, do you think I’m right?" "Hmm... right... right about what..." Chen Feng was at a loss for words. This wasn’t intentional to mock him, but he didn’t know how to refute because Xiong Xiaoxiao was clearly on that poor guy’s side. "Yes, Mom, you told me. I’m not afraid of hardship, and besides, Lin Mu hasn’t let me suffer any hardships. I’m very happy being with him. When two people are together, happiness is what matters. Sometimes, having money doesn’t mean happiness because if I don’t love that person, where does the happiness come from? Mom, don’t you think I’m right?" As Xiong Xiaoxiao spoke, she glanced admiringly at Lin Mu, demonstrating to her mother her stand. She loved Lin Mu the poor guy, not Chen Feng the rich heir! Nanny Xiong had no choice but to acknowledge, "Of course, my dear, your happiness is the most important, but you’re still young, and you don’t understand the importance of money..." "There are no buts, Mom. If you truly care about me, you should respect my choice, right? Think about it, making me marry someone I don’t like, where’s the happiness in that?" "You’re still young, and your mind is impulsive. You don’t understand the true meaning of happiness yet. It’s okay to like someone, but liking can’t be your meal. There are many other factors for two people being together. I, as your mom, also have the right to choose for you. You can’t be so reckless." "Mom, I understand, so I’m not in a hurry to get married. You shouldn’t rush to get me married off either. I’m still young, don’t you want me around for a few more years?" Xiong Xiaoxiao pleaded with Nanny Xiong. Looking at her daughter, Nanny Xiong finally realized she could be too dictatorial at times. Her daughter had grown up and was making sense, and continuing would only make her look like a money-grubber! However, in Nanny Xiong’s eyes, Chen Feng was still her ideal prospective son-in-law, but she refrained from saying so. At that moment, Xiong Xiaoxiao’s phone rang. She checked it, "It’s my brother!" "Hello, big brother, what’s up?" "Where are you and Lin Mu?" Xiong Jian asked. "We’re home now. What’s up, brother?" "I’ve got a spot reserved at the Carnival Hotel. Come over for lunch!" Xiong Jian said. "Oh, okay, brother!" Xiong Xiaoxiao’s phone was on speaker, so Nanny Xiong heard everything. Hearing that her son was also particularly focused on Lin Mu, the poor dude, left her a little puzzled, so she said, "It’s almost mealtime, let’s all go together. I haven’t had a meal with you all in a long time either." So everyone got ready, and Xiong Xiaoxiao and Nanny Xiong changed into formal attire, tidied their hair, and headed out of the Xiong Family’s house to get in the family’s car, heading toward the Carnival Hotel. To get closer to Xiong Xiaoxiao, Chen Feng didn’t drive his flashy BMW 7 Series but squeezed in with Nanny Xiong and Xiong Xiaoxiao. He thought it would help build a connection but only added a bit of annoyance for Xiong Xiaoxiao. At the entrance of the Carnival Hotel, Xiong Jian, dressed in a suit, was already waiting to welcome them. When the Xiong Family’s car slowly stopped, Xiong Jian stepped forward but only greeted Chen Feng briefly before having a jovial chat with Lin Mu, leaving Eldest Young Master Chen, who was used to being dominant, feeling extremely discouraged.

Chapter 123 - 115: Slap in the Face

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