Chen Cai's Guess

Xu Mu didn’t enter immediately. Instead, he had Meng Wanyue continue driving east.

After just one traffic light, they arrived at the outskirts of Yang City.

At this hour, there were hardly any people outside the city.

This was indeed the perfect place to deal with him.

Xu Mu checked the time and saw it was about right, so he told Meng Wanyue to drive over.

When they reached the parking lot outside Yu Shange, Xu Mu extended his senses to scan the building’s interior.

The place had seven floors in total. The first two were restaurants, the third was for foot massages and spa treatments, while floors four to six were for lodging.

The seventh floor resembled an imperial suite.

The entire floor consisted of just one unit, designed like a villa.

There was a massive dining table, a private KTV room, a swimming pool further in, a fitness area, and finally, the living quarters.

All of this was packed into the imperial suite.

At the moment, Chen Cai and Feng Jian were both on the seventh floor.

After Meng Wanyue parked the car, Xu Mu got out with her and headed inside.

As soon as Xu Mu stepped in, a young woman in uniform approached him.

"Hello, are you Mr. Xu?"

"You know me?" Xu Mu glanced at her indifferently.

"Yes, our CEO Chen has already informed us. Please follow me—she’s waiting upstairs."

The young woman smiled.

Xu Mu nodded and followed her with Meng Wanyue, stepping into the elevator.

When they reached the seventh floor, there was only one grand door ahead.

The woman addressed the two security guards standing outside: "The guest invited by CEO Chen has arrived."

With that, she took the elevator back down.

Xu Mu and Meng Wanyue walked toward the ornate door.

One of the burly men pulled out his phone, confirmed that the photo matched Xu Mu, then nodded to the other.

Together, they pushed the door open slightly.

Meng Wanyue followed behind Xu Mu but was stopped by one of the guards.

"Only Xu Mu is allowed inside. No outsiders permitted."

The guard looked at Meng Wanyue as he spoke.

"But she’s not an outsider. She’s mine—my woman."

Xu Mu turned to the guard and said calmly.

[Affection +10]

Though Meng Wanyue knew Xu Mu was only saying this to get her inside, she couldn’t help feeling a flicker of joy.

"CEO Chen’s orders—only you may enter," the guard insisted, refusing to let her pass.

"Wasting my time. Anyone would think I’m here begging for a favor."

Xu Mu then turned to Meng Wanyue. "Let’s go."

The guard panicked and immediately took out his phone to message Chen Cai.

Just then, someone rushed out from the suite.

"Xu Shao, why are you leaving? Come in!"

Feng Jian had been pacing near the door. Hearing the commotion outside when it cracked open, he hurried over.

"Your people won’t let mine in."

As Xu Mu spoke, his finger pressed the elevator button.

"Damn it! Get the hell out of the way! That’s my sister-in-law!"

Feng Jian cursed at the guards, then grabbed Xu Mu’s arm. "Xu Shao, come on in. My mom’s been waiting for you."

Only then did Xu Mu nod in satisfaction.

Meng Wanyue felt uneasy—today, she’d been called both "sister-in-law" and "Xu Mu’s woman."

She couldn’t help feeling guilty, as if she’d wronged Ye Tong.

At Feng Jian’s insistence, Xu Mu and Meng Wanyue finally stepped inside the suite.

On the distant sofa, Chen Cai set down her phone with a smile. "Xu Mu, you’re here?"

"Madam really went all out, inviting me to such a place for dinner."

Xu Mu glanced around at the opulent decor—it was as gaudy as his own home, and he wasn’t fond of it.

"And this is?" Chen Cai asked, eyeing Meng Wanyue.

Meng Wanyue met her gaze, recognizing her instantly as the woman from today’s video.

"This is my girlfriend," Xu Mu said casually.

"What we’re about to discuss is rather important. Perhaps she could wait outside? I’ll arrange for her to be well taken care of."

Chen Cai didn’t want a third person knowing about the video.

"I already said—she’s my girlfriend."

Xu Mu smiled faintly.

"Fine. I’ll have my son leave too. Just the two of us—how’s that?"

Chen Cai maintained her smile.

Xu Mu almost wanted to ask—would she dare let Feng Jian stay?

If he found out his mother had been involved with Dai Xiao, could he handle it?

"Alright. Wanyue, wait outside for me. Just outside the door."

Xu Mu had already sensed that no one else was nearby.

If Chen Cai wanted a private talk, he’d humor her.

Meng Wanyue nodded. She’d stay right outside, ready to step in if needed.

"Mom, do I have to leave too—"

"Out!" Chen Cai’s voice turned icy.

"Fine."

Feng Jian shrank back and left with Meng Wanyue.

Once the door closed again, only Xu Mu and Chen Cai remained.

Xu Mu studied Chen Cai’s cold demeanor now, contrasting sharply with the way she’d acted when Dai Xiao had rushed toward Feng Kang earlier that afternoon.

Back then, she hadn’t been so composed.

"Xu Mu, have a seat."

Chen Cai gestured gracefully as she settled onto the sofa.

"Did you call me here because you’ve dug up Feng Kang’s dirty secrets?"

Xu Mu sat as well, crossing his legs.

"No. After careful investigation, I found my husband has no such secrets."

Chen Cai’s expression remained calm.

The Feng family had vast business interests. If Feng Kang were compromised, their assets would shrink drastically.

Besides, even if she complied, could she trust Xu Mu to delete the video permanently?

There were no guarantees.

"Then why summon me?"

Xu Mu leaned back into the sofa.

"I can meet other demands—just delete the video."

Chen Cai met his gaze. "Actually, I’ve always wondered—where did you film it?"

"No need for you to know. All you need is confirmation that I have it."

Xu Mu’s tone was indifferent.

"You don’t have it!"

Chen Cai suddenly smirked.

"Oh? So your affair with Dai Xiao was fake?"

Xu Mu shrugged. He hadn’t had proof before, but now he did.

"Of course it’s fake. If I had to guess, you only have photos of Dai Xiao and me being somewhat intimate, right?"

Chen Cai had spent days thinking it over.

The first time she’d discussed business with Dai Xiao and things escalated, it had been at his home.

After that, they’d been together a few more times there, then in his car, and finally at the Feng family estate.

She’d had professionals sweep the estate—no cameras.

His home and car? Even less likely.

As for other places, she and Dai Xiao had never gone that far.

However, Dai Xiao had often engaged in suggestive, couple-like behavior with her in public—like playful teasing.

Perhaps Xu Mu had managed to obtain a few such photos and drawn conclusions from them.

Chen Cai hated herself for losing composure and admitting everything under Xu Mu’s threats.

Even if Xu Mu didn’t have video evidence, there was a high chance he had recorded their conversation in his car that day.

If that recording reached Feng Kang’s ears, she’d be finished.

“Fine, Madam, if you say there’s nothing, then there’s nothing.”

Xu Mu waved a hand dismissively. “If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave.”

“There is something!”

Chen Cai forced a smile. “I didn’t call you here just for this matter.”