Mr. CEO, Spoil me 100 Percent! - Chapter 610

Chapter 610: Asura from Hell

 

The security guard met his eyes and he unconsciously averted them again. It was a pair of eyes he hadn’t seen before. They were cold and dark; the security felt like he was staring into the eyes of an Asura from hell.

Even though the security was well-trained, facing Mubai’s chilling gaze, he started to squirm. However, he quickly collected himself.

“Yes,” he answered calmly.

Mubai didn’t look away from his stare and demanded, “Then tell me what happened in detail, including your conservation, don’t leave out even a word.”

The security had told this story many times before and now he repeated the same story. “After I fetched Miss Xia from the compound, she requested that I take another route. After some distance, she said she had reached her destination and wanted me to go back alone. Then she got out and got into another car.”

“You didn’t say anything when she demanded to get out in the middle of the journey?”

“I did ask her why and she said she had something to do, and it was fine for me to leave her there.”

“So you allowed her to get out.”

The security replied calmly, “Yes, she insisted on getting out, so I couldn’t do anything to stop her.”

“You’re a trained elite right, what kind of car she did she into and what was the car plate number?”

“The car was a black cross-country vehicle, but I was unable to catch the car plate.”

Mubai scoffed. “You were unable to catch the plate number?”

“That’s right,” The security answered confidently.

Mubai’s gaze immediately darkened. “I’ll ask you one more time, what is the car plate number?”

“I already told you, I couldn’t get a good look, I have no idea.”

“You’re lying!” Mubai growled vehemently, “Xinghe started the triangulation app on her phone before she left your car. However, the signal only appeared for a little while because I suspect her phone was destroyed the moment she was pulled out of your car. In other words, she had found out something suspicious about you when she was in the car and activated the app. Do I need to provide you with the proof‽”

The security was stunned; he had no clue about the triangulation app.

“I’ll ask you again, who took Xinghe away and who did you allow to take her away‽” Mubai demanded with great aggression, like a beast ready to swallow his prey.

The security’s eyes started to dart around nervously but he still denied it. “I really have no idea what you’re talking about, why I would harm her…”

“If you continue to lie, I will kill you now!” Mubai stood up suddenly as he pulled the gun from the waist band of the security that stood beside him. The room was shocked; he was too quick for them to even have time to react.

The security guard who got his weapon swiped was speechless; his speed and reactions were already fast from years of training, but Mubai was even faster than him.

“Protect the president and Madam President!”

The group of security guards instantly formed a barricade around the two of them.

They also pulled out their guns and pointed them at Mubai. “Put down the gun!”

Mubai ignored them and focused on the security guard before him. The barrel of the gun touched the security guard’s temple; he could see Mubai’s finger over the trigger. The security guard was confounded; he hadn’t expected that Mubai would do something like this.

Mubai’s eyes were flashing with murderous intent. “I’ll ask you again, who took her away? If you still refuse to answer, bid farewell to your life!”

“You will not escape if you commit murder in front of the president…” the security guard warned him with a shaking voice.

Mubai laughed. “Do you want to know what I prepared before I come here?”

Chapter 611: Xi Mubai Is Crazy!

 

“…”

“Both City A and City T’s economy lifelines are in my hands; if I’m unable to walk out of this place alive, the economy of both cities will collapse! I’m sure you know what that means.”

The security was stunned. Even the president and his wife were baffled. Mubai dared to use the nation’s economy to threaten them!

City A and City T were Hwa Xia’s biggest and most developed cities. City T was practically the country’s economic and business hub. The Xi family had a chokehold over City T’s market and half of City A’s market. If Mubai really lost his mind and tore down these two cities’ economy, the whole country would be sent into absolute chaos!

Not only that, this would give other countries the opening they needed to infiltrate Hwa Xia and international war could break out…

In conclusion, the economy was too important; if ruined, the consequences would be unimaginable!

No wonder Xi Mubai dared to break into the president’s house, he had come completely prepared.

“So tell me, do you think I will be able to walk out here scot-free after I kill you or not? Furthermore, I’m only killing someone that deserves to die!” Mubai glared at the security with eyes that showed he wasn’t messing around.

He really will kill me; he’s not kidding. The security guard had been in war before and he knew perfectly well whenever someone was bluffing about killing. If he didn’t reveal the truth, he would die.

However, he still refused to admit the truth, betting that Mubai wouldn’t dare commit such an atrocious crime in front of so many witnesses!

“You wouldn’t dare, you wouldn’t dare kill me here…”

“Is that so?” Mubai sharped his gaze and pressed down hard on the trigger.

The moment the gunshot rang out, the security bent down and cowered down on the floor on reflex. Everyone was shocked; Xi Mubai was crazy!

He really fired the bullet!

Mubai didn’t seem affected by the fact that he just shot at someone. The security who barely escaped death was breaking out in cold sweat. If he didn’t evade at the very last minute, he would be dead.

Mubai was really… going to kill him…

“Why did you hide?” The gun pointed at him again. Mubai glared down at him with emotionless eyes and his lips curved into a devilish smile. His words were deliberate and slow, but his every word sent a chill down everyone’s spine.

“If you’re so afraid of death, then I can keep you alive, however someone else will have to suffer on your behalf. I’m sure you have a family, right? Why don’t we start with them? I will make sure suffering will consume their lives. Your parents will have to collect their children’s bodies because I will start by eliminating your brothers and sisters. Finally, I will keep you alive to see your parents suffer, and every bit of their suffering will be because of you. So, if you still refuse to tell us the truth, you’ll not only harm yourself but also everyone that you care about! Don’t think I will not live up to my words, if anything happens to my woman, you can start preparing to buy coffins in bulk—”

The security widened his eyes in fear. This Xi Mubai is scary and crazy! He has lost his mind. Just because I refuse to tell him the truth, he’s going to make my family suffer… Furthermore, this is the president’s house, where did he find the guts to do this in front of the president?

Mubai was scary like a messenger from hell, but he did finally get his point across, for the sake of Xinghe, he would stop at nothing.

Chapter 612: Tong Family

 

The security guard actually did have a conscience, but it was silenced by fear. He didn’t dare reveal the truth, but since he was threatened thusly by Mubai, his determination broke.

“Just kill me now, this thing has nothing to do with my family! It is all my fault, I’ve failed Miss Xia! Miss Tong ordered me to bring Miss Xia to her because she wanted to discuss something to her in private. I thought they were going to have a discussion, but who could have known she was planning a kidnapping‽ The person who forced me into silence was also Miss Tong; she said that if I refused to cooperate, she would have me set up to take the fall, because she is above the law! I know I’ve done wrong, so punish me but leave my innocent family out of this!”

The security guard’s sudden confession startled everyone. The Madam President yelped, “What did you say, it was Little Yan who kidnapped Xinghe?”

The president was equally shocked. The security guard nodded as he crumbled into a sniveling mess; he knew he had made enemies out of both the Tong and Shen families. His life was over. “Yes, it was her…”

Mubai smiled chillingly, he turned to look at Madam President. “Madam, then I can only hope that you bring Xinghe back safely.”

Madam President was angered beyond words; she didn’t think Tong Yan would stoop to such a level. “I’ll go demand that she lets Xinghe go immediately. If she’s really the culprit, I will not cover for her!”

“The only thing I want is for Xinghe to return safely. Madam, I’ll follow you.” Mubai sat slowly back down in the wheelchair and he tossed the gun aside. One of the guards quickly took the gun off the floor, while the others still pointed their guns at Mubai. However, no one moved forward to arrest him because there was no order from the president…

In fact, the president had signaled for them to not shoot. Furthermore, they didn’t dare to really do anything after hearing Mubai’s threat. Who knew what would happen to the country’s economy if he died? He was capable of creating the biggest depression Hwa Xia had ever seen.

“Go along with the madam; go and save the girl!” The president ordered firmly, they would have to deal with Mubai later. Mubai’s insolence at the president’s house had to be punished somehow, but for several reasons, he knew nothing serious could befall Mubai because this involved too many crucial figures within Hwa Xia.

…

Madam President and her men quickly arrived at the Tong family’s residence. Her sudden arrival shocked everyone.

“Sis, why are you here?” Tong Yan’s mother, Shen Ru, asked in surprised when she saw her.

Shen family’s patriarch only had two daughters in his lifetime, they were the Madam President and Shen Ru.

Madam President was at least ten years older than Shen Ru, so Shen Ru looked to be in her thirties at most. However, there was a great difference between the two sisters. Madam President was born with the blessing of grace and beauty; Shen Ru couldn’t hold a candle against her. People wouldn’t expect them to be sisters from their looks alone.

Even Mubai was surprised when he saw Shen Ru. He didn’t expect the sisters would look so different.

However, Madam President had always cherished this younger sister of hers. This time though, even facing Shen Ru, her face was expressionless. She asked coolly, “Where is Tong Yan?”

Shen Ru’s eyes jumped noticing the great amount of guards behind them. She could read the situation and asked cautiously, “Sis, what’s wrong? Did Little Yan do something to make you unhappy?”

Chapter 613: Stubborn

 

“Where is she?” Madam President repeated coolly.

Shen Ru knew she had to come for something serious. “I think she’s asleep upstairs in her room.”

“Get her down here!” Madam President ordered one of the maids. Of course, the maid wouldn’t dare to object.

Shen Ru got nervous instantly. “Sis, what kind of mistake did Little Yan make for you to be so angry? You already know that she’s still young; she’s bound to make some careless mistakes, so you shouldn’t be so stern with her.”

Madam President said with obvious pain, “If I don’t get stern with her now, then she’ll just ruin herself!”

“Why?” Shen Ru’s heart skipped a beat, her anxiety increasing drastically. What kind of mistake did Little Yan make? It sounds so serious.

“Auntie, why are you here?” Tong Yan bounded down the stairs happily while staring curiously at the man in the wheelchair. However, when she met his eyes that were devoid of warmth, she shivered uncontrollably. That man looks like Xi Mubai; I’ve seen him on TV…

After she recognized him, a bad feeling cropped up in her heart. Could it be that the kidnapping has been exposed?

Madam President saw her and demanded angrily, “I’m here to ask you, where you have taken Xinghe? Quick give us her location now.”

It really was exposed! Tong Yan faltered for a bit before calming herself down. She blinked innocently and said, “Auntie, what you talking about? I don’t understand it. How am I related to Xia Xinghe’s disappearance?”

“You still refuse to admit it? The security guard you threatened has confessed to everything; you’re the one who kidnapped Xinghe. I really didn’t expect you would do something so stupid.”

“Kidnapping?” Shen Ru’s face immediately fell. She knew some woman had disappeared, and she was related to the Xi family and the whole of City A was looking for her. She didn’t expect the culprit was going to be her own daughter.

After she understood the gravity of the situation, she immediately asked Tong Yan, “Yan, tell mommy the truth, is it you who kidnapped her?”

“It was not me!” Tong Yan retorted indignantly like she was really wronged. “Why would I kidnap her? It’s really not me, Mommy, Auntie, you have to believe me.”

Shen Ru smiled in relief. “Sis, Little Yan says she is not related to this, so I’m sure she’s innocent. There must be some kind of misunderstanding.”

“Misunderstanding? Why would the president’s security frame her?” Madam President didn’t believe Tong Yan; she demanded seriously while glaring at her, “Little Yan, we must learn to correct our mistakes. Quick tell Auntie, where is Xinghe? If you let her go now, this situation can still be salvaged. If anything happens to her, it’ll be troublesome for you too.”

From feeling wronged, Tong Yan switched to anger. “But it’s really not me, how come you refuse to believe me?”

“You still refuse to admit your mistake at a time like this?”

Tong Yan wouldn’t admit her mistake no matter what; she would die before she admitted she was at fault.

“Auntie, the security guard is framing me. He must have cooperated with someone else to kidnap Xinghe and decided to blame it on me. However, I really didn’t do such a thing, I’m innocent. Auntie, you have to believe me.”

Madam President shook her head with absolute disappointment. She replied, “All this while I thought you’re just a willful child, but to think you would have the courage to do something illegal and still refuse to admit your mistake. Tong Yan, you think as long as you don’t admit anything, I’m powerless before you?”

Chapter 614: He Will Remember This Slight

 

Tong Yan started to get anxious. This was the first time her auntie had ever spoken so coldly to her. She had thought everyone would cherish and love her forever because that was her birth right. However, because of one Xia Xinghe, her auntie turned on her. She felt intensely wronged and angered.

Unable to suppress her indignation, she grumbled angrily, “How can auntie treat me like this? So what if it’s me who kidnapped her, she’s just a nasty, common woman; she’s incomparable to someone as important as me! Even if I kill her, it is because she deserves it…”

Madam President delivered one fast and harsh slap to the girl’s face. Tong Yan and Shen Ru both were stunned.

“Sis, what are you doing‽” Shen Ru screamed as she moved to protect her daughter. She demanded angrily, “Little Yan already said that she’s not responsible, so how can you not believe her? She’s your only niece; how can you raise your hand against her?”

That’s right, where did she find the heart to do something like that?

Tong Yan’s eyes were swirling with tears and disbelief. She had never been physically punished before in her life; they didn’t even dare to speak harshly against her; everyone had been fighting each other to win her favor. However, her auntie dared to slap her. At that moment, Tong Yan felt her world crumbling; it suddenly felt so strange and absurd.

Madam President glared regretfully at her and said, “It is because no one dares to teach her a lesson that she had become so arrogant and wild. Security, turn her things inside out, her phone and computer, leave no stone unturned!”

“Yes, Madam!” The security immediately mobilized.

“Sis, what is the meaning of this…”

“Stop, none of you have the right to touch my things! I’m Tong family’s first heiress; I will exact punishment on those that dares to touch my things!” Tong Yan warned severely, but it was useless. Under normal circumstances, none of the security guards dared to defy her, but with Madam President there, her threats were like air, completely harmless.

Tong Yan failed to understand that the reason why people were afraid of her and had to acquiesce her every request was not because of her power but her background. However, if the person behind her was not on her side anymore, she was nothing.

The Tong family didn’t dare to object to Madam President’s orders. Even Elder Tong and Old Madam Tong who had already gone to bed came out to check the commotion. They instantly tried to stop the chaos, but it was to no avail. When they found out about Tong Yan’s little mistake, they too were shocked beyond words.

“Little Yan, quickly tell us, where is the woman? Don’t worry, if she’s still safe, Grandpa will cover for you,” Elder Tong advised Tong Yan hurriedly. Even at a time like this, he was still deeply protective of his granddaughter. From his perspective, this was nothing serious. If the person was found safe in the end, it could be easily settled.

Mubai, who was left forgotten in the commotion, smirked suddenly. Cover for her? No one is able to cover for this woman.

She had to pay dearly for kidnapping Xinghe!

It might not be now, but one day, justice would be served. This slight, he, Xi Mubai, would remember forever.

With Elder Tong’s and Old Madame Tong’s kind intervention, on top of her mounting fear, Tong Yan finally revealed the truth. “I didn’t do anything to her, I just want to teach her a lesson. I did lock her up, but I really didn’t do anything to her…”

“Where is she‽” Madam President demanded.

…

Xinghe was deserted in the basement of an abandoned countryside villa.

Chapter 615: I’m Fine…

 

After they got the address, Mubai and the rest quickly rushed to the location. When Mubai saw the site, his face was as cold as winter’s. The door to the basement had been taken down and in its place was a newly built wall!

The cement was still drying so it seemed to have been recently built. This was the little lesson Tong Yan talked about?

There was a need to seal up the basement for just a little lesson?

It was obvious that she was aiming to kill and hide the body!

Mubai’s fingers and voice were shaking as he ordered, “Knock it down! Knock it down immediately!”

He was really afraid something horrendous had already happened to Xinghe; he was afraid to see what the broken wall would reveal…

The thought made Mubai’s breathing quicken and visions of black exploded in his eyes. If something really happened to Xinghe, he swore he would pull everyone into hell to accompany her death; not a single one of them was going to be safe!

Mubai’s heart was burning with fury strong enough to swallow the world.

Madam President, who stood beside him, started to worry. She could sense Mubai’s chilling presence, so she was worried something had really happen to Xinghe. The fact that Tong Yan would do something so vicious made her shake her head with disappointment again. She really hoped Xinghe was fine, or else Tong Yan… would probably have to pay with her life and more!

Xi Mubai dared to threaten the president, so just imagine what he would do to Tong Yan.

Of course, aside from Tong Yan’s sake, Madam President prayed sincerely that Xinghe was fine, or else City A’s peace would be shattered like it was hit by an earthquake.

Under everyone’s nervous gaze, the wall was brought down quickly. The moment the entrance showed itself, Mubai, who was in his wheelchair, stood up suddenly like a healthy person. He dashed down into the darkness, almost tumbling down the stairs.

The police almost couldn’t catch up to his speed. With the police’s flashlight, Mubai noticed a shuttered room. He rammed his body weight into the door and yelled, “Xia Xinghe, can you hear me‽”

A weakened Xinghe who leaned against the wall suddenly heard his voice and thought she was hallucinating.

That sounds like Xi Mubai? But how is that possible‽ Isn’t he still unconscious?

“Xinghe!” Mubai screamed once more as he kicked heavily on the door. The door fell open and a few searchlights lit up the room.

They immediately saw Xinghe caught within the corner. Mubai stared at her unblinkingly as his eyes widened.

And Xinghe, facing the harsh searchlight, seemed to see his blurry silhouette. She was lost in the dark for so long that the sudden light stung her eyes.

She narrowed her eyes and croaked softly, “I’m fine.”

I’m fine.

This short sentence made Mubai completely teary-eyed and melted the murderous air that he had been wearing like an armor.

He stepped cautiously towards Xinghe until eventually his huge body covered up the light and enveloped Xinghe in his shadow.

Xinghe could finally open her eyes to see clearly. It was really Xi Mubai; it wasn’t her hallucination.

He’s finally up on his feet again…

Chapter 616: Finally Safe

 

Xinghe’s watery eyes stared fixatedly at him. Mubai, too, was looking intensely into her eyes. Like a couple separated for a thousand years, they scanned every inch of each other’s faces, not willing to waste even a second blinking. They were afraid the other would disappear into thin air should they blinked.

Xinghe tried to stand up, wishing to see him more closely. Yet the next second, she was swept into Mubai’s arms; he was holding her tightly!

Mubai put extra strength into his hug, as if wishing to join his body to hers. Unconsciously, Xinghe hugged him back…

They stayed in that position quietly for quite some time. There was no need for words as they both took in each other’s presence. Finally, their hearts that were working on overtime started to calm down.

Ever since the explosion, a hidden anxiety had been lodged in Xinghe’s heart; she was afraid that something unexpected might happen to him. It was the same way for him when he found out about Xinghe’s situation.

Finally, after making sure each other was safe, there was a collective sigh of relief.

Xinghe couldn’t help but smile. She asked, “When did you wake up?”

“Today.”

Xinghe’s eyes trembled slightly. He woke up that day itself and the first thing he did was rush to save her. Just how did he manage something like that?

Xinghe started to worry that he was exerting pressure on his recently recovered body. She quickly pushed him aside and said, “I’m fine; let’s get out of here.”

“Okay!” Mubai held her hand tightly and led her out. The basement was indeed not a suitable place to talk. Furthermore, he wished to take Xinghe to the hospital for a check-up; he was afraid if she suffered any injuries.

Xinghe left the basement with Mubai’s guidance and it was then that she saw the broken-down wall. So, the culprit really did intend to starve her to death. However, her plan had failed!

It was of course time for revenge. A flash of fiery determination crossed her eyes, and the moment she saw Madam President, the name of the culprit came into her mind.

Madam President moved forward and asked with concern, “Xinghe, are you okay?”

Since Madam President was there personally, then the culprit could be none other than Tong Yan.

Xinghe answered softly, “I’m fine. Madam, who is the person that wanted to murder me?”

She used the term ‘murder’ to stress her point.

Madam President sighed. Even if she had the intention to shield Tong Yan, it was no longer possible. Who would believe the girl didn’t have the intention to murder Xinghe?

Even the entrance to the basement was sealed up behind a thick wall. If this was not an attempt at murder, what was?

A flash of anger surged through Madam President when she thought about what Tong Yan did, but at the end of the day, that was her niece; she wouldn’t wish eternal damnation on her…

“It was Tong Yan. The girl is too young to understand the severity of her actions. She said she wished to punish you a bit but none of us expected she would go to such an extent. However, do not worry because we will not condone this kind of behavior.”

“So, it is Miss Tong. However, I’m curious, why would Miss Tong want to kill me?” Xinghe asked calmly, without any trace of obvious emotions. “I don’t have any feud with her and she doesn’t look like a malicious person. I don’t understand, why does she hate me so much?”

Madam President was astonished. Xinghe was right; even if Tong Yan wanted to teach her a lesson, there was no reason for her to go to such lengths to make an attempt on her life…

Chapter 617: Shoot Their Own Feet

 

Noticing Madam President’s silence, Xinghe added, “Perhaps someone whispered something in her ears to make her misunderstand me and increase her hatred towards me. However, I do wonder who would hate me so much to purposely influence Miss Tong and pit her against me.”

Madam President’s face was immediately drawn. “You’re right. There must be something suspicious going on. Don’t worry, we will get to the bottom of this.”

“Thank you, madam. We all hope to discover who the people pulling the strings behind the scenes are.”

“Definitely!” Madam President promised. This party dared to make use of Tong Yan like that, so they had to hunt said party down. They had even influenced Tong Yan to do something as illegal as murder, so these people must be uncovered and punished.

After confirming that Xinghe was safe, Madam President returned to the president’s house.

Watching her departing vehicle, Xinghe told Mubai, “The Lin family thought they could use Tong Yan to kill me and they would be safe from implication. This time, they will know what the meaning of shooting themselves in the foot is.”

“You should leave the Lin family to me in the future; you don’t need to toil so much.” Mubai looked at her with love and concern. To help him with his revenge and to aid the Xi family, she almost lost her life. Mubai felt an immense guilt press down on him. He felt so useless, if he had woken up earlier, she wouldn’t have gone through so much hardship.

Xinghe understood his meaning.

She shook her head and said firmly, “Please don’t blame yourself, I volunteered to do all this. But you, you just woke up; you shouldn’t be here.”

“How can I be calm if I’m not here?”

“…” Xinghe understood what he meant; he was afraid something would happen to her just as she was afraid something would happen to him. His eagerness to come find her was similar to her eagerness to help him exact his revenge. They were peas in a pod, losing their rationality for each other’s sake.

“Let’s go home, I’m tired,” Xinghe said suddenly.

Right then, she wished to escape from the schemes and revenge; she just wished to spend some quality time with him.

“Okay,” Mubai replied with a wickedly handsome smile.

…

Mubai brought Xinghe to the house the Xi family owned at Hills Residence. The place was huge and was under constant care.

There was already a welcoming committee waiting when they arrived. There were Sam’s group and Lu Qi.

Xinghe had already given them a call to report her safety on the way there, so they had congregated at the house to wait for her.

“Xinghe, are you okay?” Ali asked worriedly when she saw her.

Xinghe nodded. “I’m fine.”

“Who dared to go after you?” Ali huffed angrily. “Tell us and we’ll go take this person out!”

“Let’s discuss it inside.” Xinghe then turned to Lu Qi. “Lu Qi, please check Mubai’s condition, he just woke up today.”

Mubai said instantly, “I’m fine, the one that needs checking is you.”

“No, you need medical attention more than me,” Xinghe retorted.

Lu Qi smiled watching their banter. “I will check on both of you. But from how I see it, other than exhaustion, Xinghe looks perfectly fine, so I will check on Mubai first.”

“Xinghe?” Mubai suddenly glared icily at him. “I had no clue you two had gotten so close that you’ve reached a first name basis already.”

Lu Qi was taken aback by the sudden hostility. “That’s to be expected since we spent this period of time working alongside each other.”

Chapter 618: Blinding Flashes

 

“Spent time working alongside each other?” Mubai’s tone had dropped several degrees.

Lu Qi was speechless. What is the meaning of this? Xi Mubai is jealous? Is this really… necessary?

“Tell the butler to get us a new doctor. Doctor Lu, please return to your responsibility of taking care of the president, commoners such as ourselves don’t dare to take Doctor Lu away from his important responsibility.” Mubai then pushed Xinghe into the mansion not giving her a chance to say anything.

Lu Qi called after them with a pained expression, “Mubai, I practically saved your life, is this the way to treat your life savior?”

Alas, Mubai didn’t even turn around to acknowledge him and Xinghe was hastily pulled along into the house.

Lu Qi grumbled disappointedly to Ali’s group, “Tell me, what is happening? Does Mubai need to be so jealous of something as small as this? Have you ever seen something as ridiculous as this?”

To his frustration, they nodded in unison.

“We have.”

“Worse than this in fact!”

“Yours is a small case.”

“Trust me, you’ve not seen the true extent of that guy’s jealousy.”

Lu Qi was struck speechless. God, tell me, am I crazy or what’s happening‽

…

Under Mubai’s wintry gaze, Lu Qi was still charitable enough to take a look at their conditions.

“Miss Xia is perfectly fine,” Lu Qi concluded lightly, to save himself the trouble, he didn’t dare call her directly Xinghe anymore. “You, on the other hand, shouldn’t have exerted yourself so much when you’d only just recovered; you’re going to waste my energy in saving your life.”

Xinghe frowned. “Is his condition serious?”

Beside her, Mubai said in a matter-of-fact fashion, “I’m fine.”

Lu Qi huffed coldly. “You’re overworking your body. From this moment on, you have to take a good rest to recuperate. The period of convalescence has to be at least two months, or else I can’t guarantee how long you will be able to survive.”

“Looks like your medical skills are not as good as they say then,” Mubai retorted with a cold smirk. “I’m most familiar with my body and I know I don’t need to recuperate.”

“Listen to Lu Qi’s advice,” Xinghe interrupted and announced with authority. “From now on, you have to rest well for two months. Your life was saved by me, if you don’t cherish it, then there shall nothing to be discussed between us.”

“Okay—” Mubai promised easily. He hugged her waist and smiled gently. “I’ll listen to everything you say since you did save my life.”

Lu Qi widened his eyes in shock. Can the deferential treatment not be so obvious?

Even Ali and the rest had to avert their eyes because the constant flashes of romance were blinding their eyes. Even Lu Qi was getting increasingly annoyed at his insistence to be all lovey-dovey in front of the group of lonely singles…

Xinghe was actually somewhat overwhelmed by his attitude, but her years of spiritual training had helped her maintain a neutral face expression.

“Tell me now, how did you find me?” She changed the topic of conversation. Mubai also turned serious and enlightened them on what had happened.

Lu Qi and the rest’s jaws almost dropped to the floor when they heard he openly threatened the president. They studied him closely, trying to determine whether he was bluffing.

Xinghe berated him lightly, “What you did was illegal.”

Mubai smiled. “It’s not my fault that they’re so bad at their job; I had to do what I did.”

“But that’s the president.” Lu Qi frowned. “Mubai, you’d better figure out a way to resolve this or they might have you arrested.”

“That won’t happen,” Xinghe concluded in a firm tone.

Chapter 619: Will Remember It for Now

 

“Why not?” Lu Qi queried.

“Because this time we will not pursue Tong Yan’s responsibility,” Xinghe explained softly.

Sam was the first to object. “Why not‽ She almost killed you!”

Lu Qi understood her thought immediately. “You plan to use this to offset Mubai’s offense?”

Xinghe nodded before turning to see Mubai’s response. His eyes were dark as he smiled wickedly. “Do you think I need to do something like that to escape criminal responsibility?”

“I know you don’t care about a criminal charge.” Xinghe looked him in the eye and continued, “But, our real enemy is the Lin family; we need to focus. Of course, this doesn’t imply that I’m letting Tong Yan off, but we don’t have time to deal with her now. After we take care of the Lin family, we’ll have plenty of time to straighten things out with her.”

Mubai’s eyes darkened further. “Don’t you feel wronged?”

Xinghe laughed. “Why would I? Tong Yan has helped us tremendously. She not only had hurt me but also sold the Lin family out. The president is not an idiot; the Lin family’s wild ambition will soon be discovered.”

The moment that happened, the Lin family’s plans would be ruined. The president would no longer support them and would instead find ways to suppress them. The Lin family’s plan had backfired this time.

If only Xinghe had died, then the president would have died soon after. Alas she survived. This meant that the Lin family’s days ahead would be extremely difficult. Furthermore, since there was hope for the president’s recovery, the Lin family would be getting increasingly agitated. This increased the chances of them making a mistake, just like this time.

No matter how careful they were, they would have to slip up eventually, and when that happened, their dirty laundry would be out in the open.

Of course, Mubai thought about all this as well. He looked at Xinghe lovingly and was impressed by her internal constitution. She was almost killed but still had the mental acuity to come up with such detailed analysis and plan without a word of complaint. How many people in the world could manage something like that?

Perhaps many men wouldn’t like someone like Xinghe due to her independence and reluctance to depend fully on her man, but this was what Mubai loved about her. Regardless, her strength only made him worry about her even more and made him want to cherish her forever.

He took her hand and agreed. “This time, we shall let Tong Yan be, but this slight, I will remember forever.”

Xinghe smiled slightly. “Me too.”

She was no saint. Anyone that dared to harm her should prepare for retribution. She would not let injustice done against her go unpunished!

She understood how the world operated, the survival of the fittest. Being kind to your enemy is being cruel to yourself.

Therefore, Tong Yan’s action… they would remember it for now but eventually the girl had to pay with added interest!

…

After the discussion, Xinghe helped Mubai back to his room to rest. From the moment he woke up, he had powered on with pure strength alone. Now that everyone else had left, his face finally showed traces of weakness.

Xinghe helped him with his medicine and tucked him in bed. “Do you want me to call Lu Qi for you?”

Mubai pulled on her hand and said with a smile, “Not necessary, as long as you’re with me, I’m comfortable.”

“Okay.” To his surprise, Xinghe agreed. “Let me go take a shower first.”

“I’ll join you,” Mubai blurted out without much thought. Then, he started to blush from his misspoken words.

Xinghe stared curiously at him. Her clear eyes seemed to say, Join me? Do you want to die?