This Concubine Is Incapable

Outside Guangba Middle School.

Under the night sky, an entirely black Rolls-Royce Ghost was parked quietly by the roadside, its sleek lines exuding a low-key luxury under the glow of the streetlights.

On the other side of the road, a Bentley was equally eye-catching.

The car door opened, and Jiang Yunlu stepped out of the Bentley. She recognized the car across the street as her father's ride at a single glance.

Immediately after, she saw Lin Mo, her father, and her aunt stepping out of the Ghost one after another.

Seeing this bizarre combination, Jiang Yunlu's heart skipped a beat, and an indescribable surge of anger instantly welled up inside her.

She quickly crossed the road, the sound of her sneakers tapping against the ground echoing crisply along the quiet street.

"Dad! Auntie!"

Jiang Yunlu came to a halt in front of the three of them. Her gaze was locked dead onto Lin Mo, though her words were directed at her family. "Why are you guys with Lin Mo?"

Her tone was aggressive, carrying undisguised interrogation.

Had they gone behind her back to cause trouble for Lin Mo? Or were they trying to use some underhanded methods to force him to leave her?

A flurry of thoughts exploded in Jiang Yunlu's mind.

Jiang Chengshan looked at his daughter's fiercely protective demeanor. His mood, which had just softened not long ago, became completely stifled once again.

He opened his mouth, only to find that any explanation would seem pale and powerless at this moment.

This girl's heart was already entirely biased toward the outsider.

Question: Can a leaky little cotton jacket still be used for warmth?

The old father sighed helplessly and could only turn to his younger sister, Jiang Chengyue, for help with his eyes.

At least, Nannan would listen to what her aunt had to say.

Jiang Chengyue understood perfectly. Looking at her hot-headed niece, she found it both exasperating and amusing.

She raised a hand to rub her still-sore shoulder and let out a long breath.

"Little Yunlu, you have really wronged your dad and me."

Jiang Chengyue sighed, "It's a good thing Lin Mo was here today, otherwise, your auntie's legs might have been broken by someone."

Upon leaving the police station, Lin Mo had signaled in advance for Jiang Chengshan to take the credit for settling everything.

Therefore, in Jiang Chengyue's eyes, all the subsequent troubles were resolved by her resourceful brother.

She only told her part of the story; as for Jiang Chengshan's part, only Lin Mo and Jiang Chengshan knew the truth.

But even just this tip of the iceberg was enough to leave Jiang Yunlu stunned on the spot.

"What?!"

Her brain crashed for a moment, and in the next second, all her emotions turned into deep concern.

She dashed in front of Lin Mo, completely ignoring any boundaries between men and women. She nervously grabbed his arm and began patting him down to check for injuries.

"Are you hurt? Where did they hit you? Let me see!"

Lin Mo was taken aback by her sudden actions, then smiled somewhat helplessly.

He let the girl's hands roam over him and spoke lazily.

"Relax, I'm fine. Don't use this as an excuse to take advantage of me!"

She let go and gave Lin Mo an annoyed eyeroll, though her cheeks felt a little hot.

She originally wanted to lecture him a bit, telling him not to be so impulsive in the future and to pay attention to his safety.

But the words reached her lips and were swallowed back down.

After all, he hadn't done it for a stranger, but for her own aunt.

Moreover, based on her understanding of Lin Mo, this guy wasn't some warm-hearted, chivalrous hero at all.

If it had been anyone else being chased by thugs on the street, he most likely would have found the best viewing spot, perhaps even buying a melon to eat while enjoying the show.

"Ahem!" Jiang Chengshan coughed lightly.

"Aren't you two supposed to be at evening self-study? Hurry up and go."

Jiang Yunlu immediately snapped back to reality and nodded repeatedly. She then grabbed Lin Mo's wrist and pulled him toward the school.

Watching the two disappear through the school gates, Jiang Chengshan let out a heavy sigh.

"Brother, have you accepted Lin Mo as your son-in-law?" Jiang Chengyue couldn't help but tease.

Hearing this, Jiang Chengshan's face darkened again.

"Hmph."

He gave a petulant huff, turned around, and got back into the car.

System: Two long days have finally passed.

"What have you been up to these past two days?"

The night breeze blew gently, dispersing the heat of the day.

The streetlights stretched their shadows out long. Xie Yuling tilted her head, her hair lightly brushing across her cheek with the movement.

Lin Mo had his hands resting behind his head in a relaxed posture. Hearing this, he spoke lazily:

"For Children's Day, I responded to the holiday's call and went to eat two ice cream cones."

He paused, as if savoring the memory, before continuing, "The second one was half price, so it would be a waste not to eat it. Today, I was originally helping Old Yang look after his shop on Tao Street, but I ended up bumping into Jiang Yunlu's aunt being chased by a few thugs, so I stepped in and dealt with them."

Xie Yuling's footsteps came to an abrupt halt, a trace of nervousness flashing in her clear eyes:

"Ah? Was it that dangerous? You didn't get hurt, did you?"

Lin Mo chuckled lightly, his tone carrying a bit of nonchalance:

"It wasn't dangerous. It didn't even feel like a warm-up."

He said it so casually, yet it exuded an unquestionable sense of power.

Others might not know, but Xie Yuling was well aware that Lin Mo was indeed very strong.

That nervousness vanished into thin air in an instant, replaced by a feeling of being both exasperated and amused.

She took two quick steps to catch up, walking shoulder to shoulder with him, and gave him an annoyed eyeroll.

But Xie Yuling still couldn't help but say:

"You are such a show-off."

"Since we are pursuing excitement, we might as well see it through to the end."

The two exchanged a glance and then burst into giggles.

"What about you?"

Lin Mo changed the subject, his gaze falling on her. "Did you run off to the zoo on Children's Day to fight with the kids for a spot to see the monkeys? I saw the Moments you posted."

Xie Yuling sighed helplessly. "I was just taking a kid there."

As soon as she finished speaking, it was as if she suddenly remembered a crucial issue. She stopped dead in her tracks, planted her hands on her hips, and struck an interrogating pose.

"Wait, since you saw my Moments, why didn't you leave a like?"

"Too lazy to." Lin Mo's answer was crisp, without the slightest hesitation.

WeChat Moments were considered a novel thing in this era, and many people loved posting on them.

But Lin Mo had long outgrown the mindset of posting Moments.

In his past life, his Moments feed was completely empty because he had nothing worth sharing.

Now, there didn't seem to be any need to post Moments either.

Besides, later on, the majority of people who posted Moments were girls; it was quite rare to see a guy post frequently.

Xie Yuling raised her hand and punched Lin Mo twice before continuing to skip forward.

Lin Mo followed behind at a leisurely pace.

At this moment, Xie Yuling, walking in front, suddenly turned around again. Against the light, the expression on her face was a bit hard to make out.

"Hey, Lin Mo."

"Hmm?"

"Next time I post a Moment."

Her voice was crisp, carrying a trace of unquestionable bossiness.

"You have to be the first to like it!"

"Alright, I will reluctantly agree."

"What do you mean 'reluctantly'? It is a must!"

"This concubine simply cannot do it!"

"You have been secretly watching Empresses in the Palace!"