Xu Ningbing was still dressed in her office attire.
As she raised her arm to touch Xu Mu’s forehead,
it caused the double eyelids to be uneven, creating a noticeable gap.
Xu Ningbing seemed to notice Xu Mu’s gaze and gave him a sharp elbow.
Xu Mu was a bit helpless—it was just too obvious.
No matter where he looked at Xu Ningbing, his peripheral vision couldn’t help but notice.
That spot seemed to have its own gravity, irresistibly drawing his eyes.
“Sis, we just started eating, come sit down,”
Ye Tong said with a smile as she stood up and went to the kitchen to get bowls and chopsticks for Xu Ningbing.
Xu Ningbing approached the dining table and glanced at Meng Wanyue. “You’re here too?”
Before, she had wanted Meng Wanyue to follow her and teach her how to fight.
But with Xu Mu’s help, she had become a martial artist herself and no longer thought about that.
“Yes, President Xu,”
Meng Wanyue stood up and said.
“Sit down.”
Xu Ningbing took a seat beside Meng Wanyue.
Ye Tong brought over the bowls and chopsticks and handed them to Xu Ningbing. She smiled as she sat down. “Sis, come to think of it, you’ve never eaten at our place before.”
“Mainly because work at the company has been too busy,”
Xu Ningbing replied softly.
Of course, that was just an excuse. Before, Xu Mu was the man she hated the most.
How could she have come here to eat?
Now, she realized how shallow she had been.
“You saw those comments online attacking you, right?”
Xu Ningbing glanced at Xu Mu and asked.
“I saw them.”
Xu Mu nodded lightly. “Ye Tong and Ye Yu were really upset too. I told them to calm down and even specially cooked some dishes.”
“What? You cooked this?”
Xu Ningbing looked at the abundant spread on the table in disbelief.
She had thought it was Ye Tong who had cooked.
“Sis Ningbing, my brother-in-law’s cooking skills are even better than my sister’s. You have to try it,”
Ye Yu said with a smile to Xu Ningbing.
No matter how beautiful she was, Xu Ningbing felt no pressure at all because she was Xu Mu’s sister.
She definitely wouldn’t be a rival.
Xu Ningbing took a bite and couldn’t help but widen her eyes.
[Affinity +20]
She couldn’t believe Xu Mu was so talented—not only in his other abilities but also in cooking.
This man was truly all-around.
She looked at Ye Tong. When she married Xu Mu, Xu Ningbing had only felt sympathy.
She thought such a good woman would have a hard life ahead.
But now, Xu Ningbing actually felt a bit envious.
“Why did you come to see me?”
Xu Mu looked up at Xu Ningbing.
“I... Dad asked me to come. He said you were being attacked online for no reason and he was worried you might get depressed.”
Xu Ningbing’s expression was calm.
“I’m fine. You can’t hide the truth forever. Sooner or later, everything will come to light,”
Xu Mu’s eyes swept across everyone present. “Even if the whole world slanders me, as long as you all believe in me, I’ll keep a positive attitude.”
[Affinity +20]
[Affinity +10] ×3
The twenty points of affinity naturally came from Ye Tong, while the others each contributed ten.
Xu Mu was surprised in his heart. Looks like sitting together with the whole family really feels great.
In the future, if there are even more people all living under one roof,
maybe with just one word, he could get a tenfold boost.
Looks like he still has to keep working hard.
“What’s really going on? Have you figured out a way to deal with it?”
Xu Ningbing looked on with genuine curiosity.
“Not exactly. But I’ve already asked someone to help investigate. The identity of that person should become clear soon.”
Even Xu Mu himself hadn’t expected that the leads he’d left behind would come in handy now.
He had to admit, having a sense of justice was truly valuable—it not only helped him gather information but also won him the goodwill of others.
Originally, Xu Mu planned to have Meng Wanyue investigate Ma Feng.
Unexpectedly, both Yun Wu and Fan Shiyu messaged him almost simultaneously.
They even volunteered to help Xu Mu look into Ma Feng.
With such strong allies, Xu Mu wasn’t worried anymore.
This powerful assassin organization had an extensive intelligence network—there might be news any moment.
“I see,” Xu Ningbing nodded softly, then asked, “Who do you think smeared him?”
“I’m not sure. Definitely not the Feng Family—they’re finished.”
Xu Mu shook his head slightly.
In his heart, there was one person he suspected: Fang Chu.
But since Xu Ningbing didn’t know him, he didn’t mention the name.
“It’s the Chai Family!”
Xu Ningbing pressed her slender, jade-like palm on the dining table. “Today, Dad and I went to discuss business and saw traces of the Chai Family everywhere. They’re opposing us at every turn, even willing to take losses just to go against us.”
“The Chai Family?”
Xu Mu’s eyes narrowed. He recalled that their main business was in entertainment.
Besides traditional venues like bars and KTVs, they also produced TV variety shows and invested in films.
Come to think of it, the huge stir online, with various social media twisting the truth, might really be their doing.
He decided to investigate thoroughly.
Fang Chu suddenly coming into money might be connected to the Chai Family.
…
At this moment, Fang Chu was speeding down the street in a Ferrari, the engine roaring.
He basked in the envious glances from passersby.
After being obsessed and holding back for so long, it was time to enjoy himself.
Suddenly, he spotted a figure.
It was Lu Xueyao.
She wore a baseball cap and casual clothes, walking on the sidewalk.
Judging by her appearance, she was probably heading home.
Fang Chu immediately rolled down the car window and called out, “Xueyao!”
Lu Xueyao frowned slightly, turned toward the voice, and saw Fang Chu.
“Xueyao, what a coincidence! I just went to your place looking for you, but you weren’t home. Didn’t expect to run into you here.”
Fang Chu got out of the car, smiling as he approached.
“Why were you going to my place?” Lu Xueyao asked, her brows furrowed.
Fang Chu cursed silently—he blamed Xu Mu for this.
If it weren’t for him, Lu Xueyao wouldn’t treat him this way.
But his good days were coming to an end.
Because his three-year period was up.
“Xueyao, you’ve probably heard about Xu Mu’s company running into trouble, right?”
Fang Chu smiled as he stepped closer.
“Cut the gloating. Xu Mu’s been framed. His company won’t have any problems!” Lu Xueyao said coldly.
“Xueyao, I want you to watch some videos. After you see them, you’ll understand why I’ve always said Xu Mu isn’t a good person.”
Fang Chu unlocked his phone and handed it to Lu Xueyao. "Take a look. Isn't the person on this video the Xu Mu you mentioned?"
Originally, Fang Chu had planned to show it to Li Yun, but she had stormed off in anger.
She even blocked all his contacts.
So now, he intended to let Lu Xueyao watch it first, then pass it to Zhao Yingying, who would send it to Li Yun.
This was his secret weapon—this video would be the key to sabotaging the relationships between these women and Xu Mu.
Lu Xueyao took the phone with a mix of doubt and curiosity. The video was shot in a bar.
One person was pinning another against the bar counter, landing blow after blow—seven or eight punches in a row—before finally stopping.
And that person was none other than Xu Mu.

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