Chapter 256 - 247: A Pure Man

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Chapter 256: Chapter 247: A Pure Man"Bastard, looking for a beating, huh? If you don’t tell the truth, I’ll really drive us into the river!" Qi Manlin said as she turned the steering wheel to the side. This woman really wasn’t afraid of death. Lin Mu was instantly taken aback. What the heck, what did I do to deserve this? Going to die first thing in the morning! Qi Manlin chuckled to herself. If she really did drive them into the river, she’d be reluctant! Even a guy like Lin Mu cherishes his life, how could a young girl like herself just throw it away? But Qi Manlin had gotten smarter. No need for verbal threats; actions speak louder, and the effect is obvious. "Alright, sister, don’t go seeking death. I promise you." Lin Mu had to give in. "Hmph, smart move, now spill it!" Qi Manlin glanced at Lin Mu and said. "Do you want me to repeat your exact words, or just summarize the gist?" "Repeat the exact words!" "Alright then, ahem!" Lin Mu cleared his throat, mimicking Qi Manlin’s voice and intonation, "Lin, Mu, ah, to be honest, you’re a good person. Even though, usually, I can’t stand you, deep down I like you... Lin, Mu, ah... Do you think if I, like Feifei, accepted an arranged marriage, would I be happy?" "And then what?" Qi Manlin asked further. "And that’s it, because you nodded off and fell asleep!" "Really nothing else?" "That’s it, unless you wanted to add something?" Qi Manlin secretly let out a sigh of relief. Thank goodness she drank a lot yesterday, otherwise, she’d have gone on and on about women’s trivial matters, giving Lin Mu something to hold against her! "So, Officer Liu, it sounded like your family set you up with someone?" Lin Mu glanced at Qi Manlin. "Nonsense, no way, I’m not that indecisive," Qi Manlin glared at Lin Mu. "Uh... why so agitated, if there wasn’t, there wasn’t." "Hmph!" Qi Manlin let out a slight huff, then continued driving without speaking further to Lin Mu along the way. Seeing Qi Manlin’s expression, Lin Mu knew there must be something. Why else would she try to hide it? This girl wears her heart on her sleeve, you can’t fool my eyes. But since she didn’t want to talk, Lin Mu didn’t press further. Qi Manlin drove into the city and, near Lin Mu’s house, she forcefully made him get out of the car despite his protests. Then, she went to the police station alone to arrange and seize Purple Clothes’ assets. Poor Lin Mu had to walk home by himself. Crying! When he finally stumbled home, he found Zhou Xun hadn’t gone out and was watching TV on the couch. "Lin Mu, you’re back," Zhou Xun greeted Lin Mu as he came in. "Yeah, where’s Xiaoxiao?" Lin Mu sat right next to Zhou Xun. "Xiaoxiao went home to see her parents, said she’ll stay a few days with them!" Zhou Xun replied. Lin Mu nodded, "Good for her to stay a few days at home. With everything happening recently, it’s safer there." "And how’s your business going?" Zhou Xun asked. seaʀᴄh thё Novёlƒire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Almost there. Manlin will freeze Zheng Haonan’s funds today. Without that money, Purple Clothes’ auction contract will be null, and it’ll be transferred to you. Just wait for the notification; soon Kang Yu Foot Bath City will be yours." Lin Mu chuckled. Zhou Xun nodded, looking at Lin Mu. Deep down, she admired this average-looking guy. Who would have thought that while Lin Mu usually appears non-serious and flighty, he could come up with such a genius solution at crunch time! If it were her, she’d never have thought of something so cost-effective and efficient. She never imagined owning a large business like a foot bath city in her lifetime! "By the way, where did you go last night? Didn’t see you come back," Zhou Xun suddenly remembered a sensitive question. Lin Mu glanced at Zhou Xun. In front of a woman, he couldn’t say he spent the night in the mountains with another woman. If people knew, they’d think they did something there. Even though Lin Mu didn’t do anything wrong, explaining such matters is tricky, especially those involving men and women, the more you explain, the messier it gets! So Lin Mu had to lie, "Well, last night I was investigating Zheng Haonan’s transfer records and some of his illegal assets until late at night, like two or three in the morning. So I just rested at the office, and I rushed back early in the morning. Manlin’s still there continuing the investigation!" Lin Mu lied without blinking. "Oh, that’s it. I thought you were out fooling around again." Zhou Xun cast a sideways glance at Lin Mu. "Heh, what kind of person do you think I am? Let me tell you, Brother Lin’s always been pure, only drinks pure milk! Plus, with a beauty like you at home, I’m not interested in other women. Who can compare to our household’s star, so stunning and charming!" Lin Mu shamelessly said, putting his arm around Zhou Xun’s shoulder. "Hmph, smooth talker!" Zhou Xun scoffed, looking unimpressed. Women are indeed sensitive listeners. Although Zhou Xun appeared disinterested, Lin Mu could see she was secretly pleased. What woman doesn’t want to hear compliments from a man, especially one she likes? "Heh, Brother Lin speaks the truth, sincerely!" Lin Mu grinned. "As if I’d believe that!" Zhou Xun waved it off. "Don’t believe it?" Lin Mu grinned, "I can swear on your heart, everything Lin Mu said is true..." Lin Mu said as he placed his hand on Zhou Xun’s chest. "Hey! You’re supposed to swear on your own heart, right?" Zhou Xun blushed, "Brother Lin, you’re so bad, your hands are wandering... Hmph, annoying... always bullying me, I’ll ignore you from now on..." Though she said she’d ignore Lin Mu, he knew she’d said it hundreds of times before, never once seriously. Plus, Zhou Xun wasn’t genuinely angry. Even if Lin Mu teased her freely, she’d at most turn away and ignore him, then he’d say something silly to make her laugh! This is why Lin Mu loves teasing Zhou Xun! "Heh, superstar! Are you really mad?" Lin Mu laughed, patting Zhou Xun’s shoulder. "Hmph, you’re a big bad guy, always bullying me. I’m not talking to you anymore," Zhou Xun pouted. "Aww, I’m really sorry. Brother Lin was wrong, I apologize, I promise I won’t bully you anymore, I’ll be nice to you, love you, kiss you..." Lin Mu said with a mischievous smile.

Chapter 256 - 247: A Pure Man

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