The Cooperation between the Dragon King and the Mu Family

"Serves him right! He absolutely should apologize!"

Huang Hao turned and shouted, "Get your ass over here!"

The suited man who had been beaten earlier timidly approached. He had heard of Xu Mu's reputation.

Compared to Xu Mu, Huang Hao was nothing.

"I'm sorry, it's my fault. Ladies, I had a bit to drink, I was wrong."

The suited man apologized repeatedly.

[Favorability +20]

Zhao Yingying secretly glanced at Xu Mu. In crucial moments, Brother Mu was always reliable.

The surrounding crowd regarded Xu Mu with newfound respect. So the real big shot had been sitting here all along.

Han Tao cursed inwardly, having missed a golden opportunity.

He had long wanted to quit being a counselor because he didn't have a permanent faculty position.

With birth rates declining, there were fewer and fewer students.

Yet, the number of applicants for teaching positions increased every year.

The school wasn't a charity; it simply didn't need that many teachers, let alone offer them permanent positions.

His salary was too low, making buying a home hopeless, and even his girlfriend had left him.

If only he had known Zhao Yingying's boyfriend was this powerful. Getting into the Xu Group would offer much better pay and benefits than this teaching job.

"It's not a big deal anyway. Since he apologized, he can go."

Xu Mu waved his hand dismissively at Huang Hao.

"Thank you, Young Master Xu."

Huang Hao felt somewhat flattered. Why had Xu Mu become so reasonable lately? "I'll make sure to discipline him properly when we get back!"

With that, he led his entourage away in a grand procession.

Xu Mu then patted Zhao Yingying's shoulder. "Let me take you home too."

"Okay."

Zhao Yingying nodded slightly.

"Yingying, I'll walk you out!"

Han Tao immediately stood up and came over.

Cao Ting also stayed close to Zhao Yingying.

Zhang Cheng stood there dumbfounded, not knowing what to say. Who would have thought Zhao Yingying's boyfriend was Xu Mu?

Even though he knew Xu Mu might just be toying with her, he didn't dare to compete.

In the elevator.

Han Tao said with a smile, "Yingying, I could tell your boyfriend was extraordinary, a dragon among men. I just didn't expect his status to be this astronomical."

Zhao Yingying gave a polite laugh. Since he was her counselor, she didn't feel comfortable saying much.

"Young Master Xu, you can rest assured about Yingying at school from now on. I guarantee I'll take good care of her."

Han Tao then smiled obsequiously at Xu Mu.

Xu Mu merely gave a slight nod. He had seen plenty of people like this.

...

This time, it was Zhao Yingying riding the electric scooter, taking Xu Mu home.

During the ride, Xu Mu suddenly said, "Yingying, sorry about that. Didn't keep my identity hidden well enough."

[Favorability +15]

Zhao Yingying's cheeks felt warm. "It's fine. Anyway, Zhang Cheng probably won't bother me anymore now. Plus, Brother Mu helped me again."

"We're family. It's what I should do."

Xu Mu said with a smile.

After seeing Zhao Yingying home, Xu Mu rode the scooter back to his own place.

Arriving home, Xu Mu found Ye Tong and Ye Yu watching TV on the sofa.

Noticing Xu Mu's return, Ye Yu greeted him cheerfully, "Brother-in-law!"

[Favorability +10]

Identical text appeared above Ye Tong's head at the same time.

"Did you go to the zoo with Ye Yu today?"

Ye Tong asked with a smile.

"Yeah, just went for a look since I had free time." Xu Mu nodded lightly.

"Brother-in-law, I told Sister all about your glorious feat! Even the tiger flipped onto its back in fear when it saw you!"

Ye Yu said excitedly.

Xu Mu grinned. "Plenty of things flip onto their backs for me. Your sister does too."

Hearing this, Ye Tong's face instantly flushed crimson. She spat out, "You're awful!"

Then she immediately dashed upstairs, too embarrassed to show her face.

Ye Yu puffed out her cheeks. "Shameless!"

She then rushed upstairs two steps at a time.

Xu Mu immediately reached out and grabbed the back of Ye Yu's neck. "Don't think I don't know what you're planning. You want to go to our room, right?"

"No, I don't."

Ye Yu argued defensively, surprised he had guessed.

Her original plan was to share a room with Ye Tong, lock the door from inside, and prevent Xu Mu from 'attacking' her sister.

"I know you too well."

Xu Mu picked Ye Yu up.

"Let me go! Stinky brother-in-law!"

Ye Yu struggled wildly, but a favorability notification appeared above her head.

"I'll let you go right away."

Xu Mu opened Ye Yu's bedroom door, tossed her onto the bed, then quickly left, returning to his own room and locking the door.

Ye Tong was already under the covers.

She suddenly asked, "Husband, when are you going to participate in that martial arts competition for marriage?"

"Why do you ask?"

Xu Mu asked, puzzled.

Ye Tong just wanted to know when she could bring Jiang Huihui home. She really needed her.

"I... I was just asking casually."

"I'm not sure either. Probably in the next few days."

Xu Mu said to Ye Tong, "Want to play a little role-playing game?"

"I don't want to wear those strange clothes."

Ye Tong immediately pulled the covers up to her nose.

"You know quite a lot, huh?"

Xu Mu laughed. "No need for anything. You're now a company CEO suspected of tax evasion. I'm here to investigate you."

"Alright then."

Ye Tong, too embarrassed to refuse, quickly got into character. "Sir, our company absolutely does not engage in tax evasion."

"No? I already have solid evidence here. Watch as I uncover all the taxes you've dodged and make them public!"

Xu Mu said sternly.

Ye Tong: "..."

...

Early the next morning.

Xu Mu woke up early. Ye Yu and Zhao Yingying had already contributed enough for a ten-draw yesterday.

Just as he was about to use the draw, his phone rang.

He took it out and saw it was a call from Xu Shou.

Xu Mu answered quietly, "What's up? I'm still sleeping."

"Come to the company right after you eat."

Xu Shou said and hung up.

Hearing this, Xu Mu lost all interest in drawing.

Usually, when Xu Shou called him personally, it meant something urgent.

He got up, washed up, and prepared to go to the company first to see what was happening.

After Ye Tong made breakfast, Ye Yu still hadn't come down.

Xu Mu asked curiously, "She's not having breakfast?"

"Since she's not going to school lately, just let her sleep in."

Ye Tong said with a smile.

Xu Mu nodded.

After the meal, Xu Mu drove to the company.

He took the elevator to the top floor, to the Chairman's office.

Xu Mu knocked on the door a few times and entered after hearing Xu Shou's voice.

As usual, Xu Ningbing had already arrived first.

"What's going on?"

Xu Mu sat on the sofa, looking at Xu Shou.

"I just received news. After Ye Chen left our place yesterday, he went to the Mu Family."

Xu Shou took a drag of his cigarette. "No surprise, they've likely formed an alliance."

"The Mu Family."

Xu Mu wasn't surprised. Mu Qingying, the music teacher, was also part of the Dragon King's harem in the original storyline.

It made sense that Ye Chen, having been rebuffed by the Xu Family, would seek cooperation with the Mu Family.

"Exactly. Mu Yuansheng is a man with considerable ambition. Combined with Ye Chen, I feel they might pose a threat to us."

Xu Shou looked at Xu Mu. "We need to be careful and prepare in advance."

"Alright."

Xu Mu nodded.

"We currently hold the first-mover advantage. The two reclusive families in Yang City likely won't make a move against us, so there's no need for haste," Xu Shou said with a smile to Xu Mu. "I called you here for another reason. I heard you're planning to participate in a martial arts contest for marriage?"

"What?" Xu Ningbing exclaimed upon hearing this, her face filled with disbelief.