Mu Qingying's Invitation

"That won't do. I don't like owing people favors."

Lin Qianzhu took out two hundred yuan from her person, placed it on the center console, and lifted her chin. "Is that enough?"

"It'll do."

The reason Xu Mu had let her in was mainly because she happened to be from the Tianjian Sect, and the sect leader's daughter at that.

This was fate. He could use her to gather some information about the Tianjian Sect's inner workings.

Lin Qianzhu leaned back in the seat and closed her eyes.

"Did you hurt your leg?"

Xu Mu glanced at Lin Qianzhu.

"Indeed."

Lin Qianzhu didn't open her eyes, clearly not wanting to engage with Xu Mu.

"I know a thing or two about medicine. Why not let me take a look?"

Xu Mu said calmly.

"If you only know a thing or two, you shouldn't be practicing on people!"

Lin Qianzhu said indifferently. "Don't try to hit on me. Just drive. I know I'm beautiful, but someone like you could never reach my level in a lifetime."

Xu Mu was left speechless. Just looking at this woman's face, he could tell she was somewhat spoiled and headstrong, but he hadn't expected her to be this conceited.

Although this woman wasn't bad-looking, with a somewhat noble air about her—clearly used to being pampered—her figure was below average, quite unassuming really. He didn't know what she was putting on airs for.

"You're overthinking it. I have a wife, and she's prettier than you. I just genuinely wanted to help."

Xu Mu's expression remained calm.

"Prettier than me? I won't call you out on your lie. I'll just tell you one thing: almost everyone says my face is top-tier, the ceiling."

Lin Qianzhu looked out the window and lightly brushed her hair.

"No matter how high your ceiling is, it still needs a ceiling cover. My family happens to be in the renovation business. Need my big ceiling cover?"

Xu Mu gave Lin Qianzhu a cold look.

Lin Qianzhu snorted, clearly not catching the double meaning in Xu Mu's words.

Xu Mu didn't say anything more. Since she was acting like this, he certainly wasn't going to press his friendly attentions where they weren't welcome.

He gradually stepped on the accelerator, picking up speed.

After entering the city, Xu Mu switched to low beams and headed for the Third People's Hospital, which happened to be on the way.

"Alright, I won't get out."

Xu Mu parked the car by the roadside and said to Lin Qianzhu.

Lin Qianzhu opened the car door, got out, and left.

Just as Xu Mu was about to drive off, he suddenly spotted a woman in a long dress, with an exceedingly impressive bust, passing by Lin Qianzhu.

This person was Mu Qingying, the object of the original villain Xu Mu's pursuit.

Normally, the current Xu Mu definitely wouldn't initiate a greeting.

But Ye Chen had sought cooperation with the Mu family, so he thought he'd ask a simple question.

"Teacher Mu."

Xu Mu rolled down the window and called out to Mu Qingying.

"Xu Mu?"

Seeing who was in the car, Mu Qingying immediately walked forward a few steps.

Lin Qianzhu, who had been walking towards the hospital, suddenly stopped. "Xu Mu?"

She immediately turned around and saw the woman who had just called out to Xu Mu getting into the car she had just been in.

"He's Xu Mu?"

Lin Qianzhu's expression changed, and she immediately limped over. "Xu Mu! Wait!"

But the car had already vanished from her sight.

...

"I thought I heard someone calling you just now."

Mu Qingying still had her hair in a single ponytail, but her complexion didn't look too good today.

"You misheard."

Xu Mu said with a smile.

"Thank you. You saved me the fare."

Mu Qingying glanced at Xu Mu and quickly averted her eyes. "I suddenly felt dizzy this afternoon, didn't dare drive, so I took a taxi to the hospital myself."

"Staying up late for long periods, no exercise, sitting too much—your cervical spine is compressing the nerves. No wonder you're dizzy."

Xu Mu steered the conversation to his main point. "Why didn't you have a family member accompany you?"

"My dad's been very busy lately. A very powerful businessman said he wants to cooperate with him to establish a company in Jiangbei. He's been running around, leaving early and returning late these past few days."

Mu Qingying said softly.

"Is this businessman named Ye Chen?" Xu Mu asked.

"You know him?"

Mu Qingying was somewhat curious.

"He came to our company for cooperation first, but we didn't agree. Then he immediately went to find you guys."

Xu Mu suddenly asked, "Since you've met him, what do you think of him?"

"He's alright. Seems quite arrogant, but that's normal for someone so young with so many assets."

Mu Qingying said calmly.

Looking at Mu Qingying's expression, Xu Mu guessed she hadn't developed feelings for Ye Chen yet.

After all, originally, Ye Chen had won Mu Qingying's favor by teaching the brainless villain Xu Mu a lesson.

Now that Ye Chen had lost that chance to play the hero, he could only rely on other aspects to attract her.

In the storyline, Ye Chen treated both Xu Ningbing and Mu Qingying quite well.

For no other reason than because they were exceptionally well-endowed.

On this point, Xu Mu agreed with Ye Chen—he had an eye for beauty.

Xu Mu knew where Mu Qingying lived. Previously, besides sending flowers after work, the villain Xu Mu would also stake out her place at night.

Mu Qingying, having no other choice, had moved back to her father's place.

But now, Mu Qingying had moved back here again.

This was a high-end residential complex located on the North Second Ring Road in the city center. The reason Mu Qingying had chosen to buy an apartment here was its proximity to the school.

"Would you like to come in for a glass of water?"

Mu Qingying invited.

Xu Mu hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly.

They got out of the car together. Xu Mu followed beside Mu Qingying. He remembered Mu Qingying's apartment was on the ground floor because units on the first floor had a small backyard.

"Speaking of which, I think this is my first time visiting your home."

Based on his memories, the previous villain Xu Mu had never set foot inside Mu Qingying's home.

"That's right."

Mu Qingying gave Xu Mu a deep look. She didn't know what was happening to her either.

She had clearly disliked this man so much before, but now, she actually found Xu Mu quite impressive.

They entered the living room.

Mu Qingying originally went to get water, but Xu Mu spoke from behind her, "No need. I know a bit about traditional Chinese massage. Let me massage your cervical spine for you."

"This... might not be appropriate."

"Why not? The cervical spine isn't exactly a private area."

As he spoke, Xu Mu had Mu Qingying lie face down on the sofa.

His hands rested on Mu Qingying's back, pressing upwards bit by bit.

But he noticed Mu Qingying seemed uncomfortable.

"What's wrong? My pressure shouldn't be too strong, should it?"

Xu Mu frowned slightly.

"I... my sofa is a bit hard."

As she said this, Mu Qingying's cheeks instantly flushed red.

Xu Mu looked at where she was pressed against the sofa, the hidden, formidable curves that seemed about to spill over from the compression, and suddenly understood.

It wasn't that the massage pressure was too strong.

It was that a certain formidable area was too substantial. Lying face down on the sofa like this, combined with Xu Mu's pressing, was causing discomfort there.

Xu Mu sighed inwardly. Someone like Lin Qianzhu from earlier, for example, might never experience this kind of "pain."

"How about we move to the bed?"

"Um... okay."

Mu Qingying had originally wanted to refuse, but for some reason, she agreed as if possessed.

They went to the bedroom. Mu Qingying lay face down by the edge of the bed.

Xu Mu had no ulterior motives and began precise pressing. "It should be around here, right?"

He was now pressing at the junction of her left shoulder and neck, clearly feeling something off with the bone there.

"Yes, that's exactly where it hurts." Mu Qingying quickly said.

Crack!

"Ah!"

Mu Qingying let out a cry, then flushed bright red again.

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"Don't hold it in, I know it feels good."

Xu Mu continued the pressure.

Over ten minutes later, Mu Qingying lay there motionless, as if completely drained.

She felt her entire body had loosened up, experiencing this kind of sensation for the very first time.

She even began to wonder if she might have the chance to have Xu Mu help her like this every day from now on.

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Just then, the doorbell rang.

Mu Qingying frowned slightly. Who would come to her home so late at night?

At that moment, Xu Mu also checked through his perception. Good heavens, it was actually Ye Chen.