Goodwill Prayer Beads

The chairman of Tianyun Century Group standing before him had already been more than halfway won over.

As long as he put in a little more effort, he would be able to gradually take control of this big shot he had once thought forever beyond his reach.

“All right, then. I’ll have to trouble you, Uncle Jiang.” Jiang Yeqiu was unfailingly polite.

Jiang Chengshan rose to his feet and said cheerfully, “Come on, let’s go downstairs and sit for a while. I’ll cook. Today, you’re going to try my signature dishes.”

“Sure. I’ll help you prepare everything, Uncle Jiang.” Jiang Yeqiu immediately offered, adopting an appropriately humble posture.

“Good, good, good!” Jiang Chengshan was delighted, and even his steps became lighter.

He headed toward the staircase, turning back every so often to beckon Jiang Yeqiu along.

A crisp voice came from the entrance. “Dad, I’m back. Lin Mo and the others are here too.”

At the mention of Lin Mo’s name, Jiang Chengshan’s expression immediately darkened.

The smile on his face collapsed in an instant, and the corner of his mouth twitched.

Old Geezer and Blondie were destined to be lifelong enemies.

Every time he saw that brat, Jiang Chengshan felt his blood pressure rising. Unfortunately, he couldn’t afford to provoke him. If he did, he’d be in for a terrible night.

By the time he made his way downstairs with one hand on the banister, he saw Lin Mo changing into slippers at the entrance, with two other girls following behind him.

Tsk. This guy wasn’t even bothering to hide it anymore.

Jiang Chengshan rolled his eyes inwardly, but on the surface, he still struggled to maintain the dignity of the head of the household.

Jiang Yeqiu’s gaze shifted imperceptibly to Lin Mo and lingered there for a moment.

He remembered this Young Master Lin.

He was very close to Jiang Yunlu. Jiang Chengshan clearly disliked him, yet was helpless to refuse him. What did that mean?

If this Young Master Lin had a powerful background, he could become a valuable connection.

All he needed to do was use the magical artifact Zhafu had given him to subtly guide him and make him take a liking to him. Then he could naturally establish a connection.

As for the other two girls, they were indeed exceptionally beautiful, and both possessed extraordinary bearing—one was cool and ethereal, while the other was charming and adorable.

But to Jiang Yeqiu, they were of little use at the moment. They were nothing more than a pair of vases.

This was Xie Yuling and Chu Miaomiao’s first time visiting Jiang Yunlu’s home.

However, the moment Xie Yuling stepped into the living room, her brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

She sensed a disturbance on a spiritual level.

It was an extremely subtle and well-hidden force, like a faint mist that silently permeated the air, attempting to seep into the minds of everyone present.

If her cultivation had not improved recently, making her especially sensitive to this kind of sinister interference, she likely would not have noticed it at all.

Frowning, she followed the aura with her gaze. In the end, her eyes fell on the smiling young man behind Jiang Chengshan.

Then her gaze slowly shifted downward, coming to rest on the string of prayer beads around his wrist, which gleamed with a grayish-white luster.

There was something wrong with that object!

The source of the spiritual interference was precisely that seemingly ordinary string of prayer beads.

She didn’t know what it was, but it certainly wasn’t anything good.

This must be the minor problem Lin Mo had mentioned.

With that thought, Xie Yuling turned her head and looked at Lin Mo.

Lin Mo seemed to have noticed her gaze long ago. He turned his head, and their eyes met.

He gave her a slight nod, his eyes filled with the calm certainty of someone who already understood everything.

Only then did Xie Yuling withdraw her gaze and once again put on an unruffled expression, as though nothing had happened.

Jiang Yeqiu, meanwhile, remained completely oblivious. He still wore a polished smile as he pondered how to approach Young Master Lin without making it obvious.

He subconsciously rubbed the prayer beads around his wrist. The cold, sinister sensation steadied his nerves somewhat.

“Oh, Lin Mo is here!” Situ Yunshu came out from the direction of the training room. A thin sheen of sweat still clung to her forehead, but the moment she saw him, a smile immediately spread across her face.

Jiang Yeqiu’s heart gave a faint leap. He hadn’t expected that this dignified Madame Jiang would lower herself so much to receive a young man like Lin Mo.

At the very least, Jiang Yeqiu had never seen her show such warmth toward him.

“Hello, Aunt Yunshu. I came by today because I have a few things to take care of. I figured I might as well stay for dinner.”

Lin Mo greeted her casually, without the slightest hint of formality. He acted as though the Jiang family home were his own.

Even Jiang Yeqiu couldn’t help raising his brows. That composure clearly wasn’t an act.

Jiang Chengshan’s face had gone taut, and it was obvious that he was deeply displeased. But after opening and closing his mouth a few times, he ultimately said nothing, forcibly swallowing his anger.

At that moment, Lin Mo beckoned and spoke in an unhurried tone. “I came here today to deal with a few matters. Since everyone happens to be here, I won’t have to keep making separate trips.”

As he spoke, he walked toward the living room. His pace was neither hurried nor slow, yet no one dared to stop him.

The Jiang family’s living room was spacious enough. Beneath the crystal chandelier lay a thick carpet. The moment Lin Mo sat down on the sofa beside the seat of honor, Situ Qiong had already brought over tea, moving so lightly that she made not the slightest sound.

“Young Master Lin, please have some tea.”

“Thank you, Aunt Qiong.”

Leaning back against the sofa, Lin Mo carried himself with easy nonchalance as he lifted the teacup and took a sip.

Although the others were curious about the matter Lin Mo had mentioned, they tactfully refrained from asking. They simply took their seats in silence, one after another.

Jiang Yeqiu had no idea what to do. Remaining standing made him seem out of place, but sitting down without permission felt presumptuous. For a moment, he was caught in an awkward dilemma.

He glanced secretly at Jiang Chengshan, but the latter ignored him completely.

It was as though all his attention had been drawn away by Lin Mo.

Just as Jiang Yeqiu was standing there stiffly, Lin Mo suddenly waved him over.

“Director Jiang, come sit over here. Why are you being so formal?”

Jiang Yeqiu’s expression tightened, and his footsteps halted.

His heart gave a violent lurch. He hadn’t introduced himself at all just now. How did this Lin Mo know that his surname was Jiang?

Could Jiang Chengshan have mentioned him before? Hmm… That was possible.

After all, he had also been present the last time. Perhaps Lin Mo had casually asked about him.

With that thought, his tense nerves relaxed again.

Besides, wasn’t this exactly the opportunity he had been hoping for? Since the other party had taken the initiative to invite him over, he could simply go along with it and remain without appearing presumptuous.

He cautiously tested the waters. “Young Master Lin says there’s something important to discuss. As an outsider, I’m afraid it wouldn’t be appropriate for me to get involved.”

His words sounded humble, but in truth, he was waiting for Lin Mo to insist that he stay, giving him a legitimate reason to remain.

Lin Mo, just as expected, waved his hand and smiled warmly. “It’s fine. Anyone in this house can’t really be considered an outsider, can they?”

Jiang Yeqiu’s heart warmed. He could only assume that the prayer beads around his wrist had taken effect once again.

Zhafu’s magical artifact was truly useful. Whenever he wore these beads, other people seemed especially kind to him.

While rubbing the prayer beads, he suppressed the delight rising in his heart and walked step by step toward the seat beside Lin Mo. Every movement was measured with impeccable restraint.

Only after sitting down at the very edge did he let out a quiet breath of relief.

“Since Young Master Lin put it that way, I’ll be bold enough to sit in and listen.”

Lin Mo merely smiled and shook his head, his gaze laden with meaning. “How could I be considered merely a bystander?”