Chen Xuanzhen is such a good brother.

Jiang Huihui’s eyes widened like copper bells, and a rosy flush suddenly spread across her cheeks.

Unconsciously, she hid her delicate face behind the seat, concealing her charming expression.

“You… what nonsense are you talking about?”

Jiang Huihui pretended to be indifferent.

“Brother Mu, am I really spouting nonsense? Isn’t this plan workable?”

Chen Xuan wore an innocent expression. “I heard from my master that those sect and noble family heirs have one main requirement for women: purity and innocence.”

“Hm, it’s certainly one way,” Xu Mu nodded lightly.

“Xu Mu, don’t overthink this!”

Jiang Huihui’s heart was pounding wildly, her head feeling a little dizzy. “Anyway, I don’t agree. You, a married man, are such a stinky guy!”

“I’m just saying it’s one option. I never said it had to be this way.”

Xu Mu smiled and looked ahead. “Huihui, you’re overthinking it.”

Jiang Huihui pouted. “Then what do you suggest? You caused this mess, so you have to help me fix it.”

“Brother Mu, I have something to say, but I’m not sure if I should.”

Chen Xuan suddenly looked at Xu Mu.

“Say it. No need to be so polite with me.”

Xu Mu smiled.

“Senior Jiang Sheng once taught me a few tricks, so he’s kind of like my half-master. That makes Jiang Huihui my half-senior sister.”

Chen Xuan’s expression grew serious. “I don’t want my senior sister to marry someone she doesn’t like.”

Jiang Huihui nodded silently. Chen Xuan wasn’t bad at all.

“So, I think, Brother Mu, you should also join the martial matchmaking competition!”

Chen Xuan continued, “With your ability, you should have a chance to win, right?”

Jiang Huihui had been nodding along, but upon hearing this, she froze.

Xu Mu is going to participate too?

If he really wins, does that mean she’ll have to marry him?

“With my ability? You’re overestimating me.”

Xu Mu shook his head gently. “I only have a basic understanding of cultivation. You want me to compete with sect heirs? That’s too difficult.”

“My gut feeling is pretty accurate. Anyway, I think you can win.”

Chen Xuan recalled the time Xu Mu treated an illness.

After that, he had thought about it for a long time.

According to Xu Mu’s method, it was indeed possible to kill the parasite.

He tapped the silver needles a few times, which should have sent Qi inside.

But that was the brain—the most fragile part of the body.

Xu Mu was clearly very confident in his ability to control Qi. He must be a master.

Jiang Huihui also became serious. Xu Mu was indeed a martial artist; even her grandfather couldn’t detect him, which proved his skill.

“Xu Mu, I, Jiang Huihui, have never begged anyone…”

“You seem to have begged me several times already.”

Xu Mu interrupted her.

“You…”

Jiang Huihui pointed at Xu Mu, then said coldly, “I wasn’t serious about begging. That counts, right?”

Xu Mu nodded. “Go on.”

“I’m asking you to participate in the matchmaking competition. If you succeed, we’ll have a fake marriage.”

Jiang Huihui stepped behind Xu Mu. “That way, no one else will have their eyes on me.”

“Putting aside whether I can win, first tell me—what’s in it for me?”

Through the rearview mirror, Xu Mu glanced at Jiang Huihui. “I’ve realized that being around me does nothing but harm you. I have to worry about my wife getting angry, and on top of that, watch out for those sect disciples trying to mess with me.”

“Yeah, it’s really unfair to you, Brother Mu.”

Chen Xuan looked back at Jiang Huihui. “Senior Sister, maybe it’s better if you two actually become a married couple. That way, Brother Mu would have something to hold onto.”

Xu Mu didn’t even know what to say. Chen Xuan truly was a good brother, always thinking about him. He himself hadn’t even considered that angle.

Earlier, when he said those things, his only goal was to get Jiang Huihui to work for him. And not just for a year.

Right now, Xu Mu was seriously short on experts around him.

Jiang Huihui didn’t reject the idea on the spot but lowered her head to think.

There was no denying that what Xu Mu said made a lot of sense.

Any relationship in this world, to put it bluntly, is an exchange.

Except for parents, no one does you a favor without expecting something in return.

Xu Mu had done so much for her, but if he couldn’t get something back, why would he agree?

But if they really became husband and wife in fact, then what kind of fake marriage would that be?

Wouldn’t it just be the same as a real marriage?

“I’ll think it over.”

Jiang Huihui leaned back in her seat, her expression gradually calming.

Anyway, this matchmaking wasn’t starting immediately; she still had plenty of time.

“Huihui, what I think you should really be worrying about is this: if I can’t win the competition, what will you do?”

By now, Xu Mu had reached the highway toll station. “I may have many skills, but I only know them superficially, not expertly. Losing is the norm for me.”

“If I can’t win, then I’ll run away from home and never come back. I want to take control of my own future.”

Jiang Huihui clenched her fists firmly.

“Actually, there’s another way to solve your problem, though it’s much harder.”

Xu Mu suddenly spoke.

“What’s that?”

“You just have to get stronger. When you reach the Grandmaster realm, maybe even catch up to your grandfather, who would dare force you around then?”

Xu Mu smiled as he explained.

“You’re thinking too far ahead. I have no idea how long it’ll take me to catch up to my grandfather.”

Jiang Huihui gave a bitter smile.

“Who knows what the future holds?”

Xu Mu smiled. No matter what, today’s mission could be considered a success.

At least, the marriage between Chen Xuan and Jiang Huihui should be off.

…

Back in Yang City.

Xu Mu first dropped Jiang Huihui off near the sanitation department. They both agreed to keep in touch at any time.

Then he looked at Chen Xuan. “What’s your plan now?”

Chen Xuan took out the remaining three photos from his pocket and handed them to Xu Mu. “I want to cancel the other three marriage arrangements.”

“Why give them to me?”

Xu Mu glanced at Chen Xuan.

“Brother Mu, I don’t know anyone there. Your connections are way better than mine. Please help me investigate who these people are.”

Chen Xuan smiled.

Xu Mu sighed helplessly, took out his phone, and said, “No need for the photos, I’ll just take a picture.”

“Thanks a lot.”

Chen Xuan looked at Xu Mu with gratitude.

As Xu Mu took the photos, he carefully studied the pictures.

He had to admit, all of them were very beautiful. No wonder they were the leading man’s beloved companions.

Chen Xuan also wanted to investigate in his own way, so he got off the car and left.

Xu Mu took a deep breath, ready to focus on his own affairs.

His top priority now was, of course, Fang Chu and the Chai family.

After hesitating for a moment, Xu Mu thought of a woman—Guo Xiao.

She was Fang Chu’s wife.

Previously, Guo Xiao had proactively added Xu Mu’s contact information, so he planned to ask her a few questions.

After dialing Guo Xiao’s number, he invited her out for a meal.

At the same time.

Li Yun called Xu Mu again. She was prepared to apologize properly, but found that Xu Mu’s phone was already in a call.

A wave of fear washed over her—could it be that Xu Mu had blocked her?

After a moment’s hesitation, she immediately messaged Zhao Yingying, asking her to find Xu Mu.

Her heart sank with regret; she couldn’t believe she had done something so foolish.

……

Jiang City, Ru Mu Chun Feng Hotel.

It was a Xu family property.

On the sixth floor of the hotel, Xu Mu sat quietly in a private room of a Western restaurant, waiting patiently.

Before long, the door opened, and Guo Xiao appeared, her face full of apology. “Young Master Xu, sorry to keep you waiting.”