Reborn as Cannon Fodder to Take Down the Villain — Not Like This! on Danmei AI Translations

Chapter 1

Sun, 10 May 2026 10:12:19 +0000

Chapter 1#

Killing the villain, now is the perfect time.#

Late at night, the streetlights cast a cold white glow. The prosperous city had shed its daytime hustle and bustle, gradually sinking into silence.

Yet, just one door away inside “Fantasy,” it was another world entirely.

This was an old street; the outer courtyard walls remained in their original state, but the interior had been completely gutted and renovated. The screen wall had been turned into a wine cabinet clustered with postmodern designs, and the bar counter was made of German-imported Blue Gold Sand marble. The entire bar exuded a sense of low-key luxury, the kind that whispered of a “hermit hiding in the city.” Those who came and went were either rich or noble, while even more young men and women came here seeking “excitement.”

Chapter 2

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Chapter 2#

Not that kind of “doing”!#

Jian Yunchen walked to the second floor carrying a bottle of imported liquor. A walkie-talkie was clipped to his waist, cinched somewhat tightly, making his lithe waistline faintly visible.

He was walking in a hurry. There were an exceptional number of guests tonight, and the patrons on the second floor were people he couldn’t afford to offend; his footsteps carried a sense of urgency.

Chapter 3

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Chapter 3#

You are the one I want.#

Qin Mu lazily drooped his eyelids and swept a cold glance at 77.

77’s blue light flashed; a sense of pressure rushed toward it. If the other party got unhappy and threw in the towel, causing this world to turn upside down, the losses would outweigh the gains.

The system’s electronic voice returned to its businesslike calm: 【Host, your mission content is to assist the protagonist in suppressing the villain and guide the story back to its proper track. It is not for you to physically eliminate the villain before the story has even begun.】

Chapter 4

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Chapter 4#

Psychopath.#

Click.

With a crisp sound, the lights flared to life, illuminating the layout of the bedroom.

It was clean and tidy, decorated in cool tones; the grey four-piece bedding set looked soft.

Qin Mu unceremoniously dumped the person he was carrying on his shoulder onto the bed. The soft mattress sank and then bounced back.

The young man’s face was flushed. The effects of the drug were catching up to him; a layer of fine cold sweat covered his forehead, and his whole body was trembling slightly.

Chapter 5

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Chapter 5#

The Villain’s Sinister Intentions#

Qin Mu had been here for nearly half a month.

Tonight was Jiang Yunhan’s nineteenth birthday banquet, and it was a grand affair.

The Jiang family estate was brilliantly lit, and almost every person of importance in the city had attended. Guests moved to and fro, a dazzling array of elegant figures with practiced smiles; yet, whenever they raised their glasses, different schemes flashed in the depths of their eyes.

Chapter 6

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Chapter 6#

I’m so heartbroken.#

“Whose family are you from? You look like a fresh face.”

At an inconspicuous corner on the first floor, half of Jian Yunchen’s body was hidden in the shadows.

He wore a white shirt paired with a small black vest. At first glance, it looked very similar to a waiter’s uniform, but a closer look revealed it was nothing of the sort.

The coarse texture and poor tailoring would have lacked any shape if it weren’t for his exceptionally superior physique.

Chapter 7

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Chapter 7#

Denying everything before the pants are even off?#

The air suddenly froze.

Jian Yunchen seemed to realize he was in the wrong; his resistance weakened significantly.

After a long time, his rapid heartbeat finally settled. His voice was laced with a hint of hoarseness when he spoke: “I didn’t ask you to save me.”

The subtext was: you were just meddling in things that didn’t concern you.

Qin Mu let out a huff of laughter, not at all surprised by the other’s attempt to draw a line: “Denying everything before the pants are even off?”

Chapter 8

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Chapter 8#

You like it so much, don’t you want it?#

The cynical smile on Qin Mu’s face didn’t change at all, and he didn’t offer a rebuttal.

After Qin Yanchen finished speaking, he took large strides and left first.

Qin Qiaosen, who remained standing there, turned pale and then green, his expression so stifled it was nearly black. He opened his mouth and murmured an explanation toward Qin Mu: “Brother, I really didn’t push him. I just touched him lightly a few times. Who knew he was so weak that he’d fall into the water with one touch?”

Chapter 9

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Chapter 9#

“You will definitely like it.”#

Jian Yunchen did not dodge or hide. He let out a low laugh, his eyes curving like crescent moons filled with starlight—a sight as enchanting as a field of chaotic blossoms. He pulled Qin Mu’s hand away, his gentle voice carrying a captivating allure: “It’s not because of me; it’s because of you.”

“I can help you get what you want.”

“Make him fall in love with you, become obsessed with you, until his eyes and heart hold no one but you.”

Chapter 10

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Chapter 10#

No One Can Remain Indifferent#

For several days, Jian Yunchen did not appear again.

Qin Mu had also been very busy during this time; although he had saved that string of numbers into his phone, he hadn’t taken the initiative to make contact.

He wanted to see what Jian Yunchen intended to do, and how he would use Qin Mu’s leverage to jump onto the Jiang family’s ship.

Chapter 11

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Chapter 11#

One Hundred Thousand to Buy a Day of Your Time#

The phone rang for a long time, only being picked up just as it was about to disconnect.

“Hello.” The voice on the other end was kept very low.

Qin Mu tilted his chin up. Through the window of the café, he could see the main gate of A University directly. “Where are you?”

There was a pause on the other end. “The library.”

Chapter 12

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Chapter 12#

Why is he so fierce? Is he scared witless?#

The two cars chased each other on the track, pulling apart the very instant their frames collided.

Qin Mu’s driving style was much like his personality—always appearing completely at ease. He drove the red car as if teasing the white car, pursuing it closely before pulling away just slightly. He gave the white car the illusion that it could catch up, yet always maintained a specific distance—neither too far nor too near—deliberately forcing his opponent into a desperate corner before breezing past them with nonchalance.

Chapter 13

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Chapter 13#

I am not Jiang Yunhan.#

Jian Yunchen came to his senses, gripped his wrist, and leaned back gently into the embrace of the person behind him.

The eerie aura that had just begun to rise from Qin Mu suddenly dissipated, returning to its usual state.

Jian Yunchen shot a faint glance at Ma Huidong, and a meaningful smile suddenly curled on his lips. Leaning against Qin Mu’s chest, his tone was slow and lazy, saturated with a sense of mockery: “Ah… I’m so scared.”

Chapter 14

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Chapter 14#

Bullying#

Qin Qiaosen moved fairly quickly. Within a few days, he had already gathered all of Jian Yunchen’s information.

He came in from outside, first taking a large gulp of water before slamming the documents in his hand onto Qin Mu’s desk.

“You knew all along, didn’t you?”

Qin Mu shifted his gaze from the computer screen, landing on the one-inch blue-background photo at the top of the file.

Chapter 15

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Chapter 15#

A Pretty Little Flower#

With skin scraped on his calves and arms, blood began to slide down his legs. Jian Yunchen sat outside the school gate, pulled out a tissue, and casually wiped it away.

The moment the tissue touched the wound, a sharp pain shot straight to his brain. Jian Yunchen had a little-known secret.

He was very afraid of pain; his sensitivity to it was much higher than that of ordinary people. However, he had kept this hidden for many years. Sometimes, while pretending, he almost forgot about it himself.

Chapter 16

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Chapter 16#

I’m Really Expensive#

“Beg me,” Qin Mu’s voice was languid: “I’m really expensive.”

Jian Yunchen unhurriedly cut off a small piece of steak, chewed it a couple of times, and only spoke after swallowing: “I thought I had already paid the fee.”

The USB drive given to Qin Mu contained all the illegal evidence from Ma Huidong’s operation of the club.

Jian Yunchen didn’t pay much attention to the follow-up, but as far as he knew, not only did the Lin family break off the engagement, but it seemed even “Fantasy” had closed for renovation. He didn’t believe that Qin Mu wasn’t involved in this.

Chapter 17

Sun, 10 May 2026 10:12:19 +0000

Chapter 17#

Jian Yunchen is indeed a bully#

Qin Yanchen didn’t stay long before getting up and returning to the company.

Qin Mu collected the scattered documents from the table and floor, casually flipped through them a few times, and then suddenly paused.

Time quietly moved on. Qin Mu put the documents away, got up, and walked out.

As he passed the small garden in front of the courtyard, his steps faltered slightly. The Qin residence’s garden was beautiful, filled with various flowers, and even had a pavilion. A woman wearing a shawl stood with her back to Qin Mu, gazing at the pond.

Chapter 18

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Chapter 18#

“Brother”#

“Jian Yunchen.”

“Don’t keep making mistakes.”

Jiang Yunhan’s brows furrowed tightly. He stepped forward, grabbed Jian Yunchen’s hand, his eyes pleading, his tone sincere: “Go surrender, as long as you genuinely repent…”

“Repent?”

With a “bang,” Jian Yunchen shook off his hand and couldn’t help but sneer: “Why should I repent? I have the evidence of him buying test questions, he can’t pull any tricks.”

“I won, why should I admit defeat?”

Chapter 19

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Chapter 19#

He thought, he needed a hug.#

Qin Mu slowly recovered his senses, withdrawing his thoughts, and looked down at Jian Yunshen.

He suddenly recalled the past documented in the records.

The hand that was originally on his back slowly slid down. Qin Mu had an excellent memory; with just one glance, he remembered the approximate locations of those scars.

His palm gently brushed over the long-healed scars through the fabric. Although the pain had long since vanished, it returned with a vengeance at this moment.

Chapter 20

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Chapter 20#

Turns out, that day was also his birthday#

Qin Mu also smiled and handed over the documents beside him.

“Thank you, Brother Qin Mu.” Jiang Yunhan eagerly reached out and took them. The document bag was thin, and he pulled out the papers, carefully flipping through them.

The more he read, the tighter his brows furrowed, until he finished flipping through the few thin pages, then he looked up again, “Is this all the information that could be found?”

Chapter 21

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Chapter 21#

“So, are you coming home with me?”#

“I really underestimated you.”

In Jiang Sheng’s calm and unperturbed tone, there was an indescribable disdain.

He raised his eyes, and a cold glint flashed in his spectacles: “You got into A University, approached Yun Han, what exactly do you want? Didn’t I tell you very clearly last time? Don’t appear in front of Yun Han and me again, do you really think I can’t do anything about you?”

Chapter 22

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Chapter 22#

Still enjoying the touch?#

This remark was ambiguous, but Jian Yunshen instantly understood Qin Mu’s meaning.

He remembered their first meeting.

Qin Mu went crazy the moment he showed up, choking him almost to death, then taking him back to his home after he fainted.

It was an extremely chaotic night, and that jacket that had been taken away was still hanging in Jian Yunshen’s dorm room.

Jian Yunshen narrowed his eyes slightly and glared at him: “Then you can walk back yourself.”

Chapter 23

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Chapter 23#

How could he be so shameless?#

This was Jian Yunchen’s second time setting foot in Qin Mu’s residence.

Qin Mu’s apartment was on the top floor.

A two-story suite spanning over 300 square meters, with minimalist black, white, and gray decor, so cold it resembled a show apartment. Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, the city’s brilliant nightscape glowed, and the iridescent neon lights streamed through the glass, casting colorful shadows on the floor.

Chapter 24

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Chapter 24#

“You’ll die a terrible death.”#

“Heh, you’ve offended Qin Zheng, do you think he’ll let you off easily?”

Qin Mu let out a light chuckle from his throat. At a time like this, he still had the mood to tease: “What, worried about me?”

His wrist was unknowingly released. Jian Yunchen stopped struggling, looking up at him. The night light by the bed cast a warm glow beside Qin Mu, and his usually nonchalant expression appeared gentle at this moment.

Chapter 25

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Chapter 25#

Surprise#

When Qin Mu woke up the next day, the room was already empty.

This time it wasn’t the rude kid; not only was the room neatly tidied, but there was also a breakfast prepared and kept warm in the microwave in the kitchen.

Qin Mu rarely ate breakfast, but since it was ready, he was happy to enjoy it, not even bothering with the dining table, eating it while standing in the kitchen.

Chapter 26

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:46:49 +0000

Chapter 26#

How could you do such a thing to Yunchen!#

Qin Zheng had been very busy lately.

Not long ago, a new company emerged from nowhere. By relying on entertainment clubs, it quickly established a firm foothold in the market. The Qin Corporation’s share in the entertainment sector was small, and with just one oversight, they were pushed out of the market by this newcomer.

Originally, such a minor matter wouldn’t have been enough to alarm Qin Zheng, but the problem was that two projects he personally handled had both been snatched away by the opponent.

Chapter 27

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Chapter 27#

The righteous are indignant, bystanders watch the drama, and insiders remain silent.#

These words seemed completely beyond Jiang Yunhan’s expectations. His face turned pale instantly, and his clenched hands trembled slightly, his knuckles turning white. “How is that possible… Dad, Father, he…”

He kept repeating the words “Dad” and “Father,” as if only by uttering these intimate terms could he convince himself. While he was in disbelief, strange memories kept surfacing in his mind, shaking his beliefs. The person he had always been closest to and trusted most was his successful father.

Chapter 28

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Chapter 28#

True Love is Invincible#

The crowd was arguing incessantly, their words filled with accusations against Qin Mu. They demanded that Qin Mu provide appropriate compensation for this incident, immediately resign from all positions related to the Qin Corporation, and accept a relevant investigation.

Qin Yan-chen sat at the head of the table, his face darkened and silent. However, in his heart, he was already considering that issuing a timely statement was indeed the best solution at present.

Chapter 29

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Chapter 29#

Qin Mu, open your eyes and take a good look at who I am.#

Qin Mu still wore that same smiling, frivolous expression. He blinked innocently: “What about me? I’ve snatched Xiao Han away, isn’t that a big enough surprise?”

Qin Zheng’s heart, which had just risen into his throat, instantly settled back down.

It made sense; how could a good-for-nothing like Qin Mu be the one to drag Tang Rong down?

Chapter 30

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Chapter 30#

How terrifying love is.#

“Mom.”

The soft light of dawn spilled over delicate flower petals. The entire garden was planted with the same type of flower. Yu Shu was wearing a sea-green qipao; under the light, the faint white-gold patterns on the fabric shimmered. A white shawl was draped over her shoulders, its tassels swaying gently as she bent over slightly, holding a pair of scissors to prune the excess leaves from a branch.

Chapter 31

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Chapter 31#

Mysterious Boyfriend#

A corner of his hanging clothes was gently gripped by someone; with very little strength, it was given a light tug.

Qin Mu’s eyelids flickered as he slowly opened his eyes.

The newcomer had a flushed little face, staring at him unblinkingly with round, wide eyes. The corners of her mouth curved up in a very subtle, reserved arc, but her eyes held a joy that could not be hidden.

Chapter 32

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Chapter 32#

Read fewer novels and dream less.#

It happened just a few days ago.

“Jian Yunchen!” Tang Qi had waited for several days before finally catching sight of Jian Yunchen. Ignoring the gazes of the other students around them, he suddenly rushed forward and gripped Jian Yunchen’s arm tightly, as if terrified he might run away.

People were coming and going below the dormitory building. Jian Yunchen suppressed his voice and said coldly, “Let go.”

Chapter 33

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Chapter 33#

Just a mistake that any man in the world would make.#

In the video, Jian Yunchen’s eyes were slightly red, his slender and frail frame trembling incessantly. With a panicked expression, he stammered: “I don’t know… why Young Master Jiang would say the person in the photo is him, but… that was clearly… me.”

He lightly caressed his own cheek, his expression bitter. “I didn’t expect there to be someone in this world who looked so much like me. I’m just an ordinary person; I’ve never had contact with high society, and I’ve never even heard the name… Jiang Yunhan.”

Chapter 34

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Chapter 34#

Who strips my clothes off the moment they arrive like you do?#

At the end of the road sat a conspicuous red sports car.

From the flamboyant car stepped an even more ostentatious man.

Qin Mu had searched for a long time before finally finding the place where Jian Yunchen was currently living.

This entire area was part of the old district. Reaching Jian Yunchen’s residence required walking up a set of narrow, dim stairs. The hallways were cluttered with shoe racks and various miscellaneous items illegally placed there by tenants. The wall plaster had taken on different colors over time, leaving only faint traces of its original white color.

Chapter 35

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Chapter 35#

As soon as 77 opened its eyes, it saw its two villains hugging each other.#

“A knife isn’t something a good boy should play with.”

A playful voice came from above. Qin Mu was toying with a thin blade in his hand; the folding knife sheathed and then unfolded fluently, resembling a deadly dance in the light.

Qin Mu soothed the trembling body beneath him until it gradually became calm. He let out a chuckle, his calm gaze slowly sweeping over Jian Jinbao, speaking meaningfully: “Next time, I’ll teach you how to play with it properly. There are many ways to use a knife—plenty of ways that are effective without getting your hands dirty.”

Chapter 36

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Chapter 36#

“The deal between us is over.”#

Qin Mu raised his wrist to check his watch; the hour hand had quietly crept toward “2.” The gauze on his palm stung slightly with an itch, but he didn’t care, propping his face up and letting out a yawn.

Jian Jinbao had fallen down the stairs, but his layers of fat had protected him, leaving him without even a single fracture. The handful of blood from before was merely due to his palm being sliced by glass during the struggle; he had subconsciously thought his head was cracked open and scared himself into a dead faint. He was still lying unconscious in the hospital now.

Chapter 37

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Chapter 37#

Standing high, so this is how far one can see.#

The spotlight hit his body, bringing a touch of warmth. The custom suit was made of Italian fabric, draped vertically and smoothly, making him look like a green bamboo facing the sun.

Jian Yunchen pursed his lips, looking down at the crowd on the first floor.

Among them were many who, in the past, he hadn’t even been worthy of looking up to.

Chapter 38

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Chapter 38#

“Like this, is it okay?”#

【Host, you are exploiting a loophole in the wording; that wasn’t ‘control’ at all.】

Qin Mu nonchalantly picked through the food on the dining table. He looked up at the light blue screen floating in mid-air. “Just tell me, was that control or not?”

【……】

【Yes, but there was absolutely no damage effect.】

Qin Mu smiled and squinted his eyes. “Then that’s a problem with your system. You always explain things so vaguely; it’s quite a bother for me, you know.”

Chapter 39

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Chapter 39#

Don’t provoke me easily.#

“Like this?”

“Or like this?”

The surrounding air seemed to begin to heat up. Qin Mu carried out that “I won’t” very thoroughly.

With every change of movement, he would lean close and ask if it was okay, or if he could.

Jian Yunchen was so soft all over that he couldn’t stand steadily; he could only lean his entire body against Qin Mu.

Chapter 40

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Chapter 40#

Jian Yunchen. Don’t be afraid.#

The sound of water gradually ceased, Qin Mu turned off the faucet and shook the water droplets from his hands.

77, who had been forced into the small dark room, reappeared:

[Host! The villain is faking it; no one drugged him. This is all his own doing.]

Qin Mu pulled out a tissue, the remaining water droplets soaked the tissue. He glanced at 77 and replied indifferently, “I know.”

Chapter 41

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Chapter 41#

What does this mean? Has he come to provoke me?#

The next morning, when Jian Yunchen woke up, Qin Mu was already gone.

Last night’s memories were chaotic and complex; he had said too many words and shed too many tears, he couldn’t even remember when Qin Mu left.

His face was reflected in the mirror, and no matter how you looked at it, it was an extremely handsome face.

Chapter 42

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Chapter 42#

If you just died like this, Jian Yunshen would probably be quite angry.#

Jiang Yunhan pursed his lips, holding the edge of the photo album: “Xiaochen, your relationship with Qin Mu… I’m a little worried, Qin Mu isn’t as good as you think.”

Jian Yunshen smiled knowingly, lowering his head slightly to look at the photos.

“So, is that why you chose Qin Zheng?”

Jiang Yunhan’s face flushed, and he pursed his lips without refuting.

Chapter 43

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Chapter 43#

Little Shen-gege#

Qin Mu felt a little helpless.

He had casually promised Qin Zhao a trip to the aquarium, but once things got busy, he forgot all about it.

Qin Mu was the forgetful type, and the little girl hadn’t made a point of reminding him.

Until today, when Qin Zhao’s teacher summoned him to the school.

Qin Yancheng was away on a business trip, and Yu Shu’s phone was off and unreachable.

Chapter 44

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Chapter 44#

Baby Whale#

Jian Yunchen was stunned for a moment, then gripped her hand, smiling and nodding, “Don’t worry, no one will send you away.”

Having received the promise, Qin Zhao relaxed even more, the smile never leaving her face.

Eating, drinking, and strolling along the way, Qin Mu’s hands accumulated more and more items.

Evening descended, painting the sky a deep red. The park’s broadcast loudly announced the upcoming whale performance.

Chapter 45

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Chapter 45#

Dismissal#

Regarding that question, Qin Mu ultimately did not give an answer.

There are no ‘ifs’ in this world, he wouldn’t ponder hypothetical questions.

But to make him look into Qin Zhao’s eyes and tell her, “You won’t be a whale baby, and Mama won’t like you.”

He couldn’t do that either.

It wasn’t because he was soft-hearted.

It was just that Qin Zhao’s endless crying annoyed him.

Chapter 46

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Chapter 46#

“Mama.”#

“Jian Yunchen!” The class monitor caught up to him just as he was about to leave. “Tonight is Zhou Rui’s birthday, and we’re planning to get together. Do you have time?”

The girl looked up with a fair, clean face, her cheeks flushed a soft pink. She slowly let go of the hem of his shirt.

Ever since Tang Qi had been expelled, Jian Yunchen’s popularity in class had gradually improved.

Chapter 47

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Chapter 47#

The Drenched Puppy#

The rain gradually grew heavier.

The visiting time was only half an hour. Jian Yunchen was forced to leave the sanatorium before he could hear any more of Jian Xin’s curses.

The driver had already left. Standing at the hospital entrance, he watched the passing cars, a slight sense of bewilderment rising in his heart.

Over these years, Jian Yunchen had been very busy—busy studying, busy skipping evening self-study to work part-time, busy cleaning up Jian Jinbao’s messes, and busy searching for Jian Xin’s figure in various dim alleys.

Chapter 48

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Chapter 48#

“Do you want to do something bad?”#

When Jian Yunchen woke up, the clock hand was already slowly moving toward the number 11.

The automatic curtains had detected sunlight and opened. The rain had stopped at some point, and it was a rare clear day outside. Sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the living room, brightly illuminating every inch. Half of the blanket over Jian Yunchen had fallen to the floor. He blinked in confusion, slowly coming to his senses.

Chapter 49

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Chapter 49#

Coward.#

A week later, the competition was held as scheduled.

The competition format was divided into preliminaries, semi-finals, and finals. After successful online registration, the online preliminaries began. Scores were given according to groups, and the top 40% of contestants in each group advanced to the semi-finals.

On the stage, a single spotlight focused on a piano. In the first row below the stage sat five judges, with their names and titles displayed on the tables before them—all highly professional individuals.

Chapter 50

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Chapter 50#

[Ding! Task completed!]#

“Don’t help others bully yourself.”

“You…” Jian Yunchen looked into Qin Mu’s eyes, his voice seemingly dry and stagnant for a moment.

He blinked slowly, the suffocating frustration in his chest feeling as if it had been pierced by a sharp needle, leaving behind nothing but a lingering soreness. He bit his lower lip hard, the pain helping him restrain the emotions welling up within him.

Chapter 51

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Chapter 51#

“On what grounds, can you know nothing?”#

About what…?

Jian Yunchen frowned in confusion, blinking at him.

Qin Mu withdrew his hand, the pink fingerprint on Jian Yunchen’s cheek. A smile slowly flowed in his eyes, his rough fingertip gently brushing over the mark: “So tender?”

After that small patch of skin was rubbed, the other’s warmth seemed to linger on it, rapidly igniting countless heat that began to spread outwards.

Chapter 52

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Chapter 52#

“You caught me, Qin Mu.”#

The cool fingertips tightened slightly around his neck. Qin Mu pressed himself against him, their cheeks touching, his embrace pulling Jian Yunchen into his arms forcefully.

Jian Yunchen tilted his head up slightly, making Qin Mu’s actions easier. The pulse they felt against each other was beating fiercely and chaotically, transmitting his unease through their fingertips.

Qin Mu lowered his gaze and chuckled. Following Jian Yunchen’s line of sight, he looked down. The bustling city shrunk infinitely, as if covered by a layer of fragile bubble wrap.

Chapter 53

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Chapter 53#

He was the one who said he wanted to push him down, and he was the one who was unhappy when he actually jumped.#

It had been a while since they reached the ground, but Qin Mu had not let go of his embrace. Jian Yunchen gently patted his back and called out softly, “Qin Mu…”

Qin Mu seemed to awaken from a dream, and the strength of his embrace suddenly loosened. He took off the parachute pack on his body, threw it on the ground, turned around without a word, and walked away.

Chapter 54

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Chapter 54#

Marriage Agency (Only Responsible for Breaking Up, Not for Success)#

“What exactly are you still hiding from me!”

The study door was suddenly pulled open from the inside, and Jiang Yunchen was caught off guard, locking eyes with Jiang Yunhan, who was holding the doorknob.

The angry tears on his face hadn’t yet dissipated. When he saw Jiang Yunchen, his reddened eyes widened in surprise.

The heated argument was interrupted, and the air suddenly stagnated for two seconds.

Chapter 55

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Chapter 55#

Kneeling before him.#

“Failure? Why is it still not working?” Qin Zheng frowned deeply and spoke loudly to the person on the other end of the phone.

“Manager Qin…” The person in charge explained helplessly: “The data model of our company’s medical sector isn’t large enough. The existing data simply cannot support us in completing this project…”

He hesitated, then offered a suggestion: “If we could get data support from ‘Jiang Ming’…”

Chapter 56

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Chapter 56#

The boss is probably in love.#

This was the fourth meeting held this week, and the third time working overtime.

After Wen Xing was fired by the Qin family, he was recruited by Qin Mu and joined this mysteriously rising company. Because of this, he caught a glimpse of a side of Qin Mu that was completely different from his outward appearance.

Unlike his playful and cynical exterior, Qin Mu’s work ability was extremely seasoned and serious. Take the recent “medical robot” project, for instance; the entire company had been working non-stop for over a month.

Chapter 57

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Chapter 57#

A reward… for you.#

His body, finally relaxed, leaned completely into Qin Mu’s arms. With his chin resting on Qin Mu’s shoulder, he shook his head gently.

The person who had suddenly knelt before him in the cafe that afternoon was named Liu Yi.

She was his aunt.

He didn’t have a deep impression of this woman. He only remembered that when he had just started high school, Jian Jinbao had brought her back from somewhere. She was a timid woman who had come from the countryside to the big city and been swindled several times. He didn’t know if it was simply bad luck, but she had encountered the greatest catastrophe of her life.

Chapter 58

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Chapter 58#

“Have you seen enough?”#

Something incredible happened today.

In the Qin Corporation’s pantry, two employees were whispering to each other. One of them stirred her coffee with a small spoon, leaned close to the other person’s ear, and whispered the inside scoop she had just gotten:

“You don’t know yet, do you? Section Chief Jiang was reported for accepting bribes and has now been suspended for investigation.”

At this, she lowered her voice even further and whispered, “And it was actually Manager Qin who…”

Chapter 59

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Chapter 59#

“Not Enough!”#

“Not enough!”

Qin Mu threw the folder in his hand onto the floor and looked directly at the project manager.

“Don’t understand what I’m saying? This data is simply not enough. It can’t even get past me, and you want to present this to the higher-ups?”

The people in the conference room were silent as cicadas in winter. Only Ji Weiyi sat as still as a mountain. He turned his head to look at Engineer Li and said gently, “I remember that President Shan had already warned about this issue during the last meeting.”

Chapter 60

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Chapter 60#

The naughty good son.#

A hard card with a pure black background and gilded edges was pushed over by a slender, pale finger.

Qin Mu lowered his eyes and saw that this wasn’t just the “invitation” he had sent out from his office this morning, was it?

“Qin Mu,” Yu Shu’s voice rang out, “I got this through my connections. Tonight, you tidy up and go.”

Qin Mu thought Yu Shu had suddenly contacted him to come back for something else.

Chapter 61

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Chapter 61#

“I’m gay.”#

Ji Weiyi patted Qin Mu’s shoulder: “Young Mr. Qin should still focus more on his career. If you put all your thoughts on enjoyment, how can Mr. Qin dare to hand over the company to you in the future?”

Qin Mu gave a cold laugh, feeling that Ji Weiyi was really asking for a scolding.

“Not necessarily,” Qin Zheng interjected, “Managers have always been chosen for their ability. Without making any achievements, one probably won’t be easily recognized.”

Chapter 62

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Chapter 62#

Kissing?!#

Yan Yi heard Qin Mu’s reply, and her face instantly turned quite ugly. She glared at Jiang Yunhan, cursed “Pervert,” and furiously turned around and left, her little lambskin high heels clicking.

After she left, Qin Mu not only didn’t let go of his hand, but instead pulled the person in his arms tighter. With one hand, he pinched his chin, lifting the other’s face, and Qin Mu lowered his eyes, chuckling softly at him.

Chapter 63

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Chapter 63#

From behind, it looked like they were kissing.#

“She just called you a pervert.”

Qin Mu somewhat couldn’t resist pinching the soft flesh on his cheek, leaning closer, his breath fanning Jian Yunchen’s ear:

“Do you want me to deal with her for you?”

“Hmph.” Jian Yunchen brushed away his mischievous hand, letting out a light snort, “He was scolding ‘Jiang Yunhan’, not ‘Jian Yunchen’. Why should I go trouble her?”

Chapter 64

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Chapter 64#

I’ll give you ten minutes, you can do whatever you want.#

His sinister eyes gleamed with an eerie light in the cold night.

The possessiveness in his eyes was clearly visible, and he slightly tilted his head to look at Jiang Yunhan.

Jiang Yunhan covered his mouth, looking startled, then turned on his heel and ran back.

Only when Jiang Yunhan’s figure was out of sight did his gaze gradually retract.

Chapter 65

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Chapter 65#

“I’ve got your back.”#

The thick curtains firmly blocked the morning light.

After one night, the cruise ship had already docked, the sun rose, and the city returned to its usual hustle and bustle.

In the dim room, only a few faint rays of light seeped through. Jian Yunshen’s eyelids fluttered slightly, his long lashes quivered, and he slowly opened his eyes.

He instinctively reached out to feel beside him. The thin blanket slipped from his bare shoulders, revealing his neck, arms, and wrists, all covered in various teeth marks and ambiguous traces.

Chapter 66

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Chapter 66#

“I like you.”#

The pen tip scribbled on the paper, covering the entire sheet.

The week-long final exams were nearing their end, and people on campus were gradually packing their bags, preparing to head home.

Jian Yunchen paused his pen. An hour had passed, and his exam paper was complete and well-structured.

It was a standard high-scoring paper.

He blinked his tired eyes and looked out the window.

Chapter 67

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Chapter 67#

“Qin Mu, could you care about me a little more, please?”#

His beautiful peach blossom eyes held not a trace of a smile at this moment, colder than the snow on the ground.

Jian Yunchen’s pupils contracted. His startled heart beat even more intensely because of the person who unexpectedly appeared at this moment.

He stammered, “You… weren’t you away on a business trip?”

Qin Mu was wearing a black overcoat and a thick grey scarf. He lifted his hand, his fingertips circling a few times, then removed the scarf and wrapped it around Jian Yunchen’s neck.

Chapter 68

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Chapter 68#

“The truth is, I miss you.”#

That letter was never found in the end.

Qin Mu didn’t know how Jian Yunchen finally refused.

Jian Yunchen became busy a few days after his vacation.

He was called back to the company by Jiang Sheng to prepare for a project.

Qin Mu was also busy. He secured the cooperation rights for this project under the conditions he negotiated with Director Feng, but it wasn’t solely his; he needed to select the most suitable companies to cooperate with.

Chapter 69

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Chapter 69#

The Stench of Love#

“I missed you.”

Qin Mu truly possessed a flawlessly good voice. When he spoke, he lowered it and leaned close to the ear, making one tingle.

Jian Yunshen’s heart gave a heavy leap, and his fingertips unconsciously tightened.

Qin Mu smiled as he looked at him, the casual smirk on his lips slowly fading.

The hand draped over Jian Yunshen’s shoulder once again covered his eyes.

Chapter 70

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Chapter 70#

“A perk.”#

Jian Yunshen’s ear tips were flushed red.

Looking at the mischievous smile on Qin Mu’s lips, he subconsciously thought in that direction.

But he didn’t expect that he had misunderstood this time.

He raised his hands and gently rested them on Qin Mu’s shoulders, tilting his head up to lean in, but Qin Mu dodged away.

Qin Mu raised an eyebrow: “So proactive?”

Jian Yunshen’s face turned beet red, not expecting that he had misunderstood.

Chapter 71

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Chapter 71#

“Does it hurt?”#

He only glanced at the proposal finally submitted by “Jiang Ming” before understanding it perfectly.

The nights Qin Mu spent staying up with him, of course, couldn’t be wasted.

He curved his lips and smiled. Jian Yunchen won.

77: “…”

[Host, you’ve violated the rules! Do you still remember your mission?]

The pleasure in Qin Mu’s eyebrows hadn’t faded yet.

He casually asked, “Aren’t I doing my mission?”

Chapter 72

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Chapter 72#

“You like winning so much?”#

“Now you know to avoid me?”

Jian Yunchen pursed his lips tightly, not daring to speak.

His heart rate was slowing down…

Qin Mu saw it…

He saw it, what would he think?

Would he think he was abnormal, that he was sick?

Thoughts like these filled his head, making him lose the courage to even look into Qin Mu’s eyes.

Suddenly, the tight grip on his wrist loosened, and Jian Yunchen’s heart skipped a beat, instantly panicking.

Chapter 73

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Chapter 73#

“I’ll let you win.”#

He didn’t like to see people cry.

Qin Zhao used to cry a lot when she was little, a pretty decent looking girl, but when she cried, she paid no attention to her image, snot and tears mixed together, throwing tantrums and rolling around. Such tearful behavior only caused a deep irritation in Qin Mu’s heart.

But now, Qin Mu only wanted to sigh.

Chapter 74

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Chapter 74#

Trap or Sincerity#

“Why!”

The door to the president’s office was violently pushed open.

Jian Yunchen tore away the secretary’s obstructing hand and walked straight to Jiang Sheng. He leaned his hands on the desk, looking directly at him, with an uncontrollable rage in his eyes.

The secretary followed him with difficulty, about to speak and explain, but was interrupted by Jiang Sheng.

He raised his head and slightly lifted his chin.

Chapter 75

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Chapter 75#

That was what the original owner promised, not what he promised.#

The morning meeting started at 8 o’clock, a monthly board meeting. Qin Mu sat in his seat, bored, and yawned.

The meeting routinely reported on the profit and loss of each department. When it was Qin Zheng’s turn, he visibly paused.

Qin Yanchen gave him a light yet significant glance, and only then did Qin Zheng come back to his senses, gripping the documents and beginning his report.

Chapter 76

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Chapter 76#

Each Gets What They Need#

“Didn’t you establish ‘Zhaohui’ precisely to compete for the Qin family? As long as you marry me, I’ll have my dad, my brother, everyone you can use, help you.”

The shallow smile that had appeared in Qin Mu’s eyes rapidly cooled, forming a layer of ice with no visible bottom.

“Miss Yan, why do I understand less and less of what you’re saying? What do you mean ‘Zhaohui’ was founded by me? If you spread such rumors, the misunderstanding could be huge.”

Chapter 77

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Chapter 77#

“Well done, Jian Yunchen.”#

As soon as eight o’clock struck, Qin Mu pushed open the grand door punctually.

He had originally expected a banquet of betrayal, but upon entering, he found it quite lively.

Besides Jiang Sheng, who had invited him, there were quite a few other people seated. Qin Mu, who had arrived just on time, ended up being the last one.

He smiled and walked over to Jiang Sheng.

Chapter 78

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Chapter 78#

Detestable Qin Mu.#

A low voice gently echoed in the confined, small space.

The kiss on his eyelids felt like it was burning, scorching hot.

Jian Yunshen’s Adam’s apple bobbed up and down. He looked at Qin Mu’s profile, so close, and a sudden urge rose within him.

He wanted to ask him.

What about you?

Do you like me a little more?

He tightened his fingertips, but in the end, he didn’t ask.

Chapter 79

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Chapter 79#

“Is this love?”#

“Hmm…”

Dense kisses fell on his chin and neck.

Jian Yunshen was pressed into the back seat of the car, his head tilted back, allowing Qin Mu to shower him with kisses.

After saying that, Qin Mu, without explanation, pulled him into the car and sped all the way to the front of the Jiang family’s house, but the door couldn’t be opened no matter what.

Chapter 80

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Chapter 80#

He would definitely go crazy.#

“Is this considered liking someone?”

Jiang Yunhan was stunned for a moment by the question.

The car door not far away opened, and a figure emerged. Jian Yunchen, draped in Qin Mu’s jacket, silently watched their conversing backs.

Their figures under the moonlight reflected on the ground, continuously stretching and drawing near.

They looked incredibly well-matched.

It was the first time he saw such obvious anger on Jiang Yunhan’s face.

Chapter 81

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Chapter 81#

“Not only was I messing around with men, I also—”#

The photos were flung in Qin Mu’s face. He tilted his head slightly, letting the photos fall from his body.

The photos scattered on the ground, depicting the two of them in intimate poses, with an ambiguous atmosphere.

It was clearly Qin Mu and Jian Yunchen.

Through the car’s windshield, their actions were clearly captured.

Qin Mu looked down, the ground littered with their intimate photos from various angles.

Chapter 82

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Chapter 82#

A Fierce Love Quadrangle?!#

“It’s okay, brother, I also feel that my current abilities are insufficient and I should learn more from you.”

Jiang Sheng’s expression grew colder. He ignored Jian Yunchen’s sarcastic tone and instead focused his gaze on Jiang Yunhan.

His tone deepened, “Xiao Han, don’t disappoint me.”

All of Jiang Yunhan’s words were swallowed after this sentence.

From childhood to adulthood, once Jiang Sheng said this, there was no room for negotiation. Not only that, but he had to go all out and do his best.

Chapter 83

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Chapter 83#

“Let’s not see each other for a while.”#

As he pushed the door open, he unexpectedly saw a figure standing outside.

Qin Mu leaned against the car door, a cigarette between his fingers, looking at him with a half-smile. The setting sun cast a thin layer of gold on him, outlining his silhouette with remarkable clarity.

The heart that had just calmed down began to accelerate again.

He quickened his steps, walking up to Qin Mu. “Why are you here?”

Chapter 84

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Chapter 84#

Times have changed#

“Let’s not see each other for now.”

Jian Yunchen’s eyes widened abruptly, his pupils shrinking. He gritted his teeth, quickly grabbed Qin Mu’s collar, and pulled him down. He glared at him fiercely, his voice carrying a chilling warning: “Qin Mu, what do you take me for?”

“You want me when you want me, and you don’t want me when you don’t? You wish! I’m telling you—”

Chapter 85

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Chapter 85#

“That should have been mine all along.”#

The tightly shut office door couldn’t block Jiang Sheng’s furious questioning.

The man’s cold reprimands, occasionally interspersed with the sounds of things being smashed, continued to come from the office.

Everyone outside the door exchanged glances, their voices significantly lowered.

“It’s the first time I’ve seen Manager Jiang this angry…”

Another man chimed in softly, “More than that… have you ever seen Manager Jiang lose his temper at the young master like this before? Not like today, where the sound can’t be contained even with the door closed…”

Chapter 86

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Chapter 86#

Not here to kiss and hug with the villain!#

He raised his eyes slightly and looked at Jian Yunchen, who walked in.

Jian Yunchen’s back was straight, his steps were unhurried, and he sat firmly opposite him.

The two met eyes, and he read many different things in Jian Yunchen’s eyes.

The young man’s confidence and arrogance, his composure and ambition, all surged in those small, bright eyes.

Chapter 87

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Chapter 87#

“I know you can handle it yourself, but I can’t help but worry about you.”#

“Why are you suddenly here? Didn’t you say we shouldn’t see each other for now?”

Qin Mu closed the car door, fell silent, and looked at him sideways for a moment.

He rolled down the window, took a drag from his cigarette, and rested his hand on the window frame, letting the cigarette burn down to ash.

Chapter 88

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Chapter 88#

Mission Failure or Mission Success#

Qin Mu gently stroked the strands of hair falling on Jian Yunchen’s forehead.

Black hair dangled over his brow, covering his closed eyes.

The sleeping Jian Yunchen looked much more docile, his eyelashes drooping densely, casting a small shadow on his eyelids, and his cheeks still held a faint flush.

Qin Mu shifted his body, his lean back muscles fully visible, with a few ambiguous finger marks showing. He pulled over the thin quilt beside him and gently covered Jian Yunchen with it.

Chapter 89

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Chapter 89#

It turns out, escaping this place only required climbing over.#

The chill from the floor seeped through his skin and straight into his marrow.

Jiang Yunhan stared silently at the cold mirror, lost in thought.

He could hardly remember the last time he was locked in here.

As a child, his playful nature made it hard for him to settle down; he studied too many disparate things and often couldn’t keep up.

Chapter 90

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Chapter 90#

A Tremendous Grievance#

It was unclear whether Jiang Yunhan had come here to sleep or if he was a primary schooler on a spring field trip.

He lay on the other half of the bed, staring blatantly at Jian Yunchen.

Jian Yunchen’s breathing was shallow and his eyes were closed. To him, letting Jiang Yunhan in was already the height of benevolence; he really wasn’t in the mood for a midnight heart-to-heart.

Chapter 91

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Chapter 91#

Always Feeling Like He’s Up to No Good.#

“Yan Yi’s uncle is none other than Yan Junxing.”

The moment that name was uttered, Qin Zheng’s expression suddenly turned cold.

He stared deeply at Jian Yunchen, his gaze heavy and icy.

Jian Yunchen acted as if he didn’t notice the face that had turned as black as ink, looking back at him with a beaming smile.

“You investigated me?” Qin Zheng’s voice was low, a clear look of disgust surfacing in his eyes.

Chapter 92

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Chapter 92#

“Jian Yunchen, you like me this much?”#

Qin Mu, of course, wasn’t going to say there was a problem.

Only when Qin Zheng dragged Qin Yanchen into the same boat in front of everyone could this matter achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Qin Yanchen tacitly accepted Qin Zheng’s rhetoric and gave Qin Mu a light but firm warning:

“Qin Mu, you don’t usually manage company affairs, so of course you aren’t clear on things. If you aren’t clear, then forget it—but asking it out loud during the meeting, is it to let everyone know that you’re just a freeloader who doesn’t do any work?”

Chapter 93

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Chapter 93#

“You Clearly Like It.”#

Heavy breaths were chaotic and urgent.

Various items of clothing—coats, trousers—were scattered messily across the floor, stretching all the way from the doorway to the bedside.

Pale toes tensed, hooking into the deep blue bedsheets and creating ripples of enchanting folds. Faint finger marks remained around the ankles, looking particularly conspicuous against the cold, white skin.

Trembling sounds continuously spilled from Jian Yunchen’s throat. He looked up at Qin Mu, his heartbeat gradually spiraling out of control.

Chapter 94

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Chapter 94#

“Everything I’ve done was to be with Xiao Han.”#

The door was pushed open abruptly, and the first thing that came into view was an exceptionally handsome face.

Slightly upturned peach blossom eyes were speckled with glints of golden laughter. His features were sharp, his nose bridge high, and his lips were curled into a faint, ambiguous smile. His tall, slender figure cast a long shadow under the lights, and the dark suit outlined a clean, sharp silhouette.

Chapter 95

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Chapter 95#

“You’re not the villain; you’re mine.”#

Qin Mu was braving the cold wind, the frivolous smiles gone from his lips, his gaze darkening as he looked at him.

Jian Yunchen froze for a moment, and in the next second, his clenched fist swung directly at Qin Mu’s face.

Qin Mu didn’t dodge, taking the punch head-on. His head snapped to the side, the bitter taste of blood instantly filling his mouth as a trail of blood seeped from the corner of his lips.

Chapter 96

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Chapter 96#

A Jealous Man#

“Manager Qin, such a temper. You come in and immediately grab my collar; if I were a bit more faint-hearted, I’m afraid I’d have to spend a few days in the hospital.”

Qin Zheng gnashed his teeth, his hands propped against the desk as he glared at him with resentment.

“It was you, wasn’t it? This was all your setup. You are ‘President Shan,’ and Tang Rong was just a pawn in your game!”

Chapter 97

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Chapter 97#

“You can only look at me.”#

The snake pattern beneath his palm began to burn rapidly through the clothing.

Jian Yunchen gritted his teeth, and in the next instant, his fist swung forward.

The space was narrow, and Qin Mu easily caught his fist. The two of them scuffled and became entangled; the door panel made a loud noise as it was kicked. Qin Mu locked him firmly in his arms, his lowered eyes staring intently at him.

Chapter 98

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Chapter 98#

What Is This if Not Losing Control?#

“Jian Yunchen, what are you doing now?”

Jian Yunchen’s heart skipped a beat from the scare. After clarifying Qin Mu’s face by the moonlight, his expression darkened instantly in the next second, and he reached out to push him away.

He lowered his voice and hissed: “Let go of me!”

Qin Mu’s arms only tightened further. He looked at Jian Yunchen, the smile in his eyes deepening. The two were hiding behind the shadows of the trees; in order to avoid being discovered, Jian Yunchen didn’t even dare to make any large movements to resist, which instead made things easier for Qin Mu.

Chapter 99

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Chapter 99#

“Can I do… whatever I want? Can you help… anywhere?”#

“And you, the son of a mistress, what do you amount to?”

These words accurately pierced Qin Zheng’s sensitive and fragile self-esteem.

For so long, he had fought desperately to prove himself just to rid himself of the identity of being a “mistress’s son.” His identity couldn’t see the light of day; in front of outsiders, he could only ever call Qin Yanchen “President Qin.”

Chapter 100

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Chapter 100#

The Truth of the Past#

“Why such a big temper so early in the morning?”

Jian Yunchen gave a cold sneer. “Seeing this face of yours, of course my temper is going to be high.”

Qin Mu touched his own cheek, a smile spreading in his eyes.

“That shouldn’t be the case, right? Is this face not good-looking?”

Jian Yunchen choked on his words and looked at his face. Those flirtatious peach blossom eyes were slightly curved, their corners upturned, looking as if they were born with a hint of affection. His fingertips tightened slightly as he turned his gaze away.

Chapter 101

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Chapter 101#

“Yunchen, why are you crying?”#

Jiang Yunhan’s eyes were rimmed with red as he watched Jian Yunchen climb in through the window. Tears had already begun to flow slowly down his cheeks.

A layer of moisture clung to his honey-brown eyes, looking exceptionally dazzling under the sunlight.

His only request had been the hope of seeing Jian Xin one last time.

Thus, they had staged this clandestine operation.

Chapter 102

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Chapter 102#

Even if no one was watching him, he didn’t want to run away anymore.#

“Jian Yunchen, you tell me. Exactly who—is the one keeping Jian Xin locked up?”

Jiang Yunhan followed Jiang Sheng’s gaze, turning his head toward him, but his tightly clenched hands slowly relaxed after seeing Jian Yunchen’s expression.

He furrowed his brows and asked in disbelief, “Xiao Chen…? What does Dad mean by that?”

Jian Yunchen kept his eyes lowered, remaining silent. His eyelashes cast a small shadow over his eyelids, making it impossible to see exactly what he was thinking.

Chapter 103

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Chapter 103#

Mouths can lie, but eyes cannot.#

“I told… Dad that I wanted to come in and see how you were doing.”

Jian Yunchen turned his head away, his voice cold. “You’ve seen it. I’m right here; I haven’t run away.”

Jiang Yunhan looked at him and suddenly let out a soft sigh.

Then, he took off his outer coat.

The black coat hit the floor with a dull thud, but his hands didn’t stop. He continued to strip off his inner layers; his sweater was pulled up, revealing a glimpse of a fair waistline.

Chapter 104

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Chapter 104#

The Villain’s Camp#

“Qin Mu, you like me!”

Qin Mu was slightly dazed for a moment. In the next breath, he raised both hands and cupped Jian Yunchen’s face in return.

The soft flesh of his cheeks was squeezed by Qin Mu’s palms. Qin Mu rubbed and kneaded them unceremoniously with great force. Jian Yunchen glared at him in dissatisfaction, withdrawing his own hands to place them on Qin Mu’s wrists instead.

Chapter 105

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Chapter 105#

“Don’t be afraid. Didn’t I say I would let you win?”#

Jiang Sheng sped all the way, pushing the very limits of the speed limit, until he reached the “Zhaohui” building.

The second the car came to a halt, he jumped out in a hurry and strode quickly toward Qin Mu’s office.

Jiang Sheng pushed the door open. Qin Mu was sitting in his office chair, his posture leisurely and his expression relaxed, with a faint, indiscernible smile even hanging at the corners of his mouth.

Chapter 106

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Chapter 106#

Every time he thought of a line, Qin Mu’s face burned fiercely as if it were on fire.#

The constantly flashing red light finally went out.

77 gradually changed from a piercing red back to its original pale blue. It floated quietly in mid-air, looking at Qin Mu, who was lying on the wooden plank bed.

The room was narrow, the lighting was dim, and a faint, indefinable odor lingered in the air.

Chapter 107

Sat, 16 May 2026 10:20:41 +0000

Chapter 107#

“Whether it’s worth it or not isn’t that important.”#

The guard glanced at him inconspicuously.

“Your father, Qin Yanchen.”

Qin Mu’s footsteps faltered slightly.

He hadn’t expected that the person coming to bail him out would actually be Qin Yanchen.

Logically, for someone like him whose case was so serious and egregious, bail shouldn’t have been granted; he shouldn’t even have been allowed to see family members. He truly didn’t know what kind of means Qin Yanchen had used to get him out.

Chapter 108

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Chapter 108#

The Fierce Tiger Sniffs the Rose#

“I will take Jian Xin with me as well.”

The situation was turbulent. After Jiang Sheng’s affairs were exposed, he was taken away for investigation that very day. The stock price of the Jiang Corporation had already hit its daily limit down.

Jian Xin had been taken away by the relevant departments, but Yu Shu used her connections to bring her over.

Chapter 109

Sat, 16 May 2026 10:20:41 +0000

Chapter 109#

“Go live the life you want for yourself.”#

Qin Yanchen choked. He hadn’t expected an unexpected intruder to appear halfway through, and that this “Cheng Yaojin” wasn’t even Qin Mu, but Qin Yanshen.

His face suddenly chilled, his brows pressing down as he reprimanded in a low voice: “What kind of nonsense are you talking about? There are so many juniors present here. If you have any dissatisfaction, we can talk privately—”

Chapter 110

Sat, 16 May 2026 10:20:41 +0000

Chapter 110#

Good at Coaxing, But Not…#

An unknown amount of time passed.

Qin Mu’s thin eyelids trembled slightly. They felt so heavy he could barely open them. His fingertips rubbed slowly, coming into contact with a patch of skin that was cool and smooth like silk, and he couldn’t help but begin to slide his fingers gently along it.

Just as his palm brushed over it, his wrist was suddenly clamped.

Chapter 111

Sat, 16 May 2026 10:20:41 +0000

Chapter 111#

“I hate you so much.”#

Jian Yunchen didn’t remember how long he had been crying.

When he woke up the next day, his throat felt parched and burned intensely. His eyelids felt scorching hot; he didn’t even need to look in the mirror to know they must be swollen.

The culprit was sleeping peacefully beside him, breathing steadily, with an arm firmly anchored around his waist.

As he moved slightly, tears almost fell again on the spot.

Chapter 112

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Chapter 112#

“Because he loves me so much he can’t leave me.”#

Early the next morning, Jian Yunchen left Qin Mu and went to work alone.

The place where Qin Mu was confined, although just a room, was fully equipped with everything he could need.

From small items like books to relieve boredom, to large things like a massage chair, and even audio equipment for singing—everything was available.

He had just come out of the bathroom, a bathrobe loosely draped over him. Beads of steam-warmed water slid down his neck, disappearing into his collarbone, and further down, vanishing into the depths of the robe.

Chapter 113

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Chapter 113#

The Report#

Jiang Yunhan paused, the moisture in his eyes clumping his thick, long lashes together, the corners of his eyes flushed a faint red.

He choked up slightly: “The truth of everything—Dad never forced Jian Xin, let alone imprisoned her… Xiao Chen, you can’t blame Dad for the pain you’ve suffered all these years. You should blame Jian Xin and Jian Jinbao! All these years, Dad didn’t even know you existed. If he had known—”

Chapter 114

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Chapter 114#

Marriage#

These words successfully bluffed Qin Zhao. Tears slowly welled up, though her shoulders were still trembling with sobs.

Jian Yunchen was also caught between laughter and tears. Just as he stepped out of the company entrance today, he saw Qin Zhao sitting alone by a flower bed. She wouldn’t respond to anyone who came to ask questions, nor was she willing to speak. Several kind-hearted people had gathered around and were already discussing calling the police.

Chapter 115

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Chapter 115#

Baby Husband—#

After coaxing Qin Zhao to sleep, Jian Yunchen pushed open the bedroom door.

Qin Mu was sprawled by the side of the bed, his face pressed against the mattress with his eyes closed. His wrists hung down naturally, the iron chain dangling lightly on the floor. In sleep, Qin Mu had retracted all the sharp edges he displayed during the day, looking exceptionally quiet.

Jian Yunchen lightened his footsteps, slowly walking toward him.

Chapter 116

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Chapter 116#

“I will love you well.”#

The sound of water gradually ceased, the bathroom door opened from the inside, and hot steam surged out impatiently.

Qin Mu was draped in a bathrobe, the belt left untied, hanging open casually. In his arms, he held a thin figure wrapped in a long bath towel.

A small section of a fair, bony ankle peeked out from his forearm, still tinged with a faint layer of pink.

Chapter 117

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Chapter 117#

Better not to mess with Jian Yunchen, of all people.#

Early the next morning, the people sent by Yu Shu arrived.

After successfully seeing Qin Zhao off, Jian Yunchen stood at the door, hesitating.

Qin Mu leaned against the doorframe with his arms crossed. Watching Jian Yunchen’s wavering gaze, he raised an eyebrow slightly.

He held out a hand. “Still want to cuff me?”

Jian Yunchen pursed his lips, reached out to take his fingertips, and squeezed them gently in his hand, swaying them back and forth.

Chapter 118

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Chapter 118#

True Love#

The three-hour succession meeting finally came to a successful conclusion.

After Jian Yunchen successfully negotiated the “AI medical robot” project with his own abilities, the company’s stock price quickly stabilized. Combined with Qin Zheng’s methods of manipulating public opinion, the stock price of “Jiang Ming” even showed signs of a slight rebound.

The new CEO naturally credited all of this to Jian Yunchen.

The main content of today’s meeting was to commend Jian Yunchen. In addition to granting him higher-level access permissions, the new CEO also proposed that since he had to fly abroad temporarily, all matters concerning “Jiang Ming” would be temporarily entrusted to Jian Yunchen’s full authority.

Chapter 119

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Chapter 119#

Seduction#

As the words fell, a cold sneer escaped Jian Yunchen’s lips. As if he truly didn’t understand, he looked at Jiang Yunhan with mock humility. “Then tell me, what is true love?”

Jiang Yunhan blinked, pondering his own understanding of love before providing an answer:

“Love is respect, it is trust, it is choosing each other firmly—”

“Wrong,” Jian Yunchen interrupted suddenly.

He lowered his eyes slightly, his thick, long lashes casting shadows that concealed the expression in his eyes.

Chapter 120

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Chapter 120#

“Have I already begun to hold meaning for you? Qin Mu?”#

“It worked.”

Qin Mu suddenly grabbed his ankle and dragged him back. Jian Yunchen’s gasp was smothered in his throat in the next instant as Qin Mu kissed him deeply, guiding his hand to slide from top to bottom.

“Mmm…” A heat source inside Jian Yunchen’s body surged up in waves, scorching his consciousness until it began to blur. As his fingertips slid along, he still found it hard to believe.

Chapter 121

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Chapter 121#

I am yours.#

“More than that.”

Those two words, whispered like a low sigh, drifted softly into his ear.

Jian Yunchen blinked in confusion.

Two simple words, yet they contained a multitude of complex emotions.

He tightened his embrace, his heartbeat faintly beginning to quicken.

“More than what?” he asked urgently. “Qin Mu, tell me quickly, more than what?”

Qin Mu remained buried in his arms, refusing to speak, his embrace only growing tighter.

Chapter 122

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Chapter 122#

Solving It Once and For All#

Jiang Sheng’s expression, already unsightly, darkened even further upon hearing those words.

He, who usually placed extreme importance on his dignity, now had disheveled hair and a slightly open collar. It was obvious he had rushed to “Jiangming” in a great hurry.

Jian Yunchen scrutinized Jiang Sheng’s rare state of disarray from head to toe. In his mind, he pictured the scene of Jiang Sheng rushing to the lobby of the “Jiangming” building, only to find his credentials revoked and being forced to follow Jiang Yunhan just to get upstairs. The amusement in his eyes couldn’t help but resurface.

Chapter 123

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Chapter 123#

Good Luck Will Arrive#

Jian Yunchen came home unusually early today.

When Qin Mu stepped out of the bathroom, he smelled the aroma of food. This wasn’t the usual time the housekeeper came to cook. Drying his wet hair casually with a towel, he walked out.

Rounding the corridor, he saw a lean and elegant back standing in the semi-open kitchen.

The apron strings were tied tight around his narrow waist, and his tall suit pants outlined legs that were straight and slender.

Chapter 124

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Chapter 124#

“I am the big villain, specializing in eating little scoundrels.”#

Qin Mu pushed the door open and entered the room. The dim light filtering through the thick curtains outlined the slightly undulating silhouette on the bed. Jian Yunchen was lying on his side with his back to the door, the curve of his shoulder blades faintly visible beneath the thin quilt.

Hearing the movement, his ears twitched, and he turned his head to open his eyes.

Chapter 125

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Chapter 125#

Qin Mu’s Secret#

Yan Junxing gave a slight nod in response, his gaze turning several degrees colder when it landed on Jian Yunchen.

He frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure surfacing in his heart.

Under Jian Yunchen’s operation, “Jiang Ming” had caused him no small amount of trouble.

It was either factory re-inspections or reporting defective batches, forcing his team to work overtime again and again.

However, Yan Junxing didn’t truly take such petty squabbles to heart.

Chapter 126

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Chapter 126#

Discovered.#

“I’ll tell you a secret—a secret about Qin Mu.”

Jian Yunchen raised his reddened eyes to glare at him. “How would you know Qin Mu’s secret?”

As soon as Jiang Yunhan heard his tone, he knew there was a misunderstanding.

He explained hurriedly, “Dad found out. I only… found out by accident.”

Jian Yunchen’s gloomy expression softened slightly. “What secret?”

“It turns out…” Jiang Yunhan lowered his voice. “The behind-the-scenes boss who acquired nearly 20% of ‘Jiang Ming’s’ shares is actually surnamed Qin…”

Chapter 127

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Chapter 127#

“My Heart Aches.”#

“Jian Yunchen, I didn’t know you had a hobby for eavesdropping?”

Jiang Sheng let out a cold sneer, looking at him mockingly.

Jian Yunchen suppressed his slightly frantic heartbeat, unhurriedly set his phone to silent, and then slowly stepped out from the shadows, standing below him and looking up at him.

The bright white light illuminated Jian Yunchen’s expression clearly. Jiang Sheng watched as a faint smile curled on Jian Yunchen’s lips while he stepped onto the red velvet carpet on the stairs, walking toward him step by step.

Chapter 128

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Chapter 128#

“I’ll *die you.”#

Qin Mu lowered his head and kissed the corner of his lips, cupping his face and whispering, “You’re hurting.”

The tenderness in his words flowed into Jian Yunchen’s heart like a warm current, filling his small heart with emotion, making his beating heart feel numb and soft.

Jian Yunchen buried himself in Qin Mu’s arms, his entwined arms tightening, his thighs slowly sliding up, hooking around Qin Mu’s waist. Qin Mu scooped him up with one hand, firmly squeezing the soft flesh of his thighs, his fingertips sinking in, leaving a small red imprint.

Chapter 129

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Chapter 129#

“How lively.”#

Jian Yunchen paused his movements and slowly walked downstairs.

Jiang Yunhan broke free from Qin Zheng’s embrace and stumbled toward Jian Yunchen. Before he could speak, tears began to fall again. He gripped Jian Yunchen’s wrist tightly, his fingertips sinking into the skin; the pain stimulated Jian Yunchen’s gradually numbing senses.

He heard Jiang Yunhan say in a trembling voice, “Xiaochen, Dad, Dad he—”

Jian Yunchen’s brain began to function at this moment. He opened his mouth, but before he could speak, his tightly held wrist was forcibly separated. Qin Zheng grabbed Jiang Yunhan’s wrist, dragged him behind himself, and looked at Jian Yunchen with defensive caution.

Chapter 130

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Chapter 130#

“Naturally, I was doing…”#

Qin Mu’s appearance was like a drop of water hitting a pot of boiling oil.

Yan Yi stood up abruptly, a few bloodshot veins appearing in her eyes, her gaze locked tightly onto Qin Mu.

Qin Mu, who had disappeared for quite some time, suddenly appeared at this moment, precisely when Jian Yunchen was mired in trouble. He stood beside him, his posture languid and his expression one of complete ease.

Chapter 131

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Chapter 131#

A Kitten’s Claws#

Qin Mu, whose mouth had been covered, didn’t get angry; instead, he laughed low, clutching the hand over his mouth.

The ambiguous, seductive laughter echoed in Jian Yunchen’s ears, making even the fingertips being gripped tightly start to burn.

The officer taking notes cleared his throat awkwardly and continued to ask, “Have you two been together the entire time during these two hours? Were there any moments where you left or fell asleep?”

Chapter 132

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Chapter 132#

However, tears are not meant to solve problems.#

“Stop crying.”

“Wipe away your tears. Tears can’t solve any problems. Jiang Sheng is now in a coma, and you have the duty and obligation to find out the truth. If he never wakes up, Jiang Sheng’s shares will be inherited by you; you will be the next successor of ‘Jiang Ming’.”

“A successor cannot always be crying.”

Jiang Yunhan’s face stiffened. He bit his lip hard, his tears held back, his eyes turning bloodshot from the effort.

Chapter 133

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Chapter 133#

“I am Qin Mu.”#

Jian Yunchen froze in place, grabbing a passing police officer: “Where is Qin Mu!”

The officer was stunned by the shout.

Jian Yunchen said anxiously: “Qin Mu, the one who came with me, the one who just went into this room!”

The officer stammered, unable to give a clear answer. Jian Yunchen lost his patience and turned to rush to the second floor, but the officer, seeing him turn to leave, hurriedly stopped him.

Chapter 134

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Chapter 134#

Who sent you?#

Qin Mu frowned fiercely, a soft groan of pain escaping his lips.

The next moment, it was as if he had suddenly lost all his strength. His body went limp, and he slumped onto the floor.

The people surrounding him began to laugh maliciously. The man crouched beside him, and seeing Qin Mu’s pained, furrowed expression, the smile on his face grew wider.

He patted Qin Mu’s cheek and said disdainfully, “Pretty boy, I didn’t actually mean to do anything to you,” he pinched Qin Mu’s cheek hard, lifting it with force, his eyes flashing with dissatisfaction: “Who told you to be so stubborn? If you had just cooperated properly—”

Chapter 135

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Chapter 135#

“I am yours, willingly.”#

Qin Mu’s consciousness drifted in the void. After a long while, he finally opened his eyes slowly.

The scene he expected upon opening his eyes did not appear. Instead, before him was 77’s electronic display screen, magnified several times.

He blinked and sat up.

The four large characters [Task Complete] were clearly displayed on the screen.

77’s calm, waveless electronic voice considerately cleared his confusion: “Host, congratulations on your successful redemption. Jian Yunchen has successfully cleared the suspicion of you being framed and found important evidence. Currently, all the Yan family members involved in the case are under investigation. As for the mastermind behind pushing Jiang Sheng down the stairs, clues have been found regarding Jiang Yunhan. You have successfully shed your villain identity. Congratulations on successfully suppressing the villain and completing the task!”

Chapter 136

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Chapter 136#

“Qin Mu, you like me this much?”#

“I am yours, I do so willingly.”

Jian Yunchen’s nose suddenly stung, and the heavy stone in his heart crashed to the ground.

He lunged forward, hooking his arms around Qin Mu’s neck, greedily inhaling the scent of Qin Mu’s body.

The scent of Qin Mu’s body, warm and mingled with the faint smell of disinfectant, swirled around the tip of his nose. He had never felt as fortunate as he did at this moment.

Chapter 137

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Chapter 137#

The Right to a Choice#

He stood up and walked over to Liu Yi. Jian Yunchen frowned slightly: “Aunt? Why are you here?”

Liu Yi nervously fiddled with the hem of her clothes. After her eyes caught a glimpse of Qin Mu sitting on the hospital bed, she lowered them quickly as if she had been burned. Her lips trembled, and her voice was as low as a mosquito’s hum. Jiang Yunhan kindly took over the conversation: “She came to the company looking for me, and when she saw me, she chased after me, calling out ‘Xiao Chen.’ She said she had something important to tell you, so I brought her here.”

Chapter 138

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Chapter 138#

Those tears, were some of them for him?#

“Qin Mu, don’t you have anything you want to say to me?”

Qin Mu raised his eyes to look at him. The sunlight from the window spilled gently across his face, casting light shadows beneath his brow and the bridge of his nose. The corners of Qin Mu’s lips curled into a faint smile, appearing calm and composed, but the hand resting on the bed had quietly clenched into a fist.

Chapter 139

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Chapter 139#

“Qin Mu, you are loving me well.”#

“What way do you have?” Jiang Yunhan’s eyes lit up, and he asked urgently.

Qin Mu curled his lips, but before he could speak, a cold voice cut him off sharply.

“You go back first.” Jian Yunchen stared at Qin Mu’s smiling face, but he was issuing a dismissal to Jiang Yunhan.

“If the method he mentioned is useful, I will contact you.”

Chapter 140

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Chapter 140#

Little Crybaby#

“Qin Mu, you are truly loving me.”

Qin Mu rubbed his hair, the curve of his lips hiding a doting affection he hadn’t even realized himself.

Following his words, he teased, “Indeed I am, my little crybaby.”

Hearing the playful teasing from above, Jian Yunchen’s ear-tips turned red. He buried himself in Qin Mu’s chest and muttered a soft protest, “I’m not… I’m not that big of a crybaby…”

Chapter 141

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Chapter 141#

“Just now, Jian Jinbao was arrested and imprisoned.”#

By the time a reply was received, it was already nearly 10 PM. The other side only sent a short sentence:

“We’ll talk tomorrow.”

And that was the end of it.

Ji Weiyi raised an eyebrow and stared at it for a long while, beginning to feel puzzled. Was this still his workaholic “President Shan”?

In the dim room, only a faint, weak light from the bathroom remained. Qin Mu was shirtless, holding Jian Yunchen, who was wearing Qin Mu’s shirt, in his arms.

Chapter 142

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Chapter 142#

A sudden sense of the absurdity of being played rose within his heart.#

“Liu Yi was beaten to death while trying to protect the child.”

“Just now, Jian Jinbao was arrested and imprisoned.”

As the words landed, these two sentences caused Jian Yunchen’s brain to go blank for a moment.

He stood frozen on the spot, his expression a complete void, his dazed eyes instinctively turning toward Qin Mu.

Chapter 143

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Chapter 143#

The tears are so hot; so this is the temperature of love.#

He also desperately wanted to know what exactly was going on.

Qin Mu comforted Yu Shu with a cold face for a few moments, waiting for the woman’s emotions to gradually stabilize.

He hung up the phone, smashed the device onto the table, and turned to glare at 77.

“What exactly is going on?” He gritted his teeth, his voice leaking from between them. “Why is Qin Zhao in a coma! Why has your color faded? What have you been doing behind my back?”

Chapter 144

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Chapter 144#

Just one person’s tears could actually make him hurt this much.#

“It was just an accidental cut… is there a need to cry so hard?”

The man’s whisper sounded in his ear. Jian Yunchen’s sobbing paused, and he slowly raised his head, looking into the man’s playful eyes.

A tear hanging at the corner of his eye fell inappropriately, only to be gently brushed away by Qin Mu’s knuckle. He teased with a smile, “And you still say you’re not a crybaby?”

Chapter 145

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Chapter 145#

The Date#

Gently stroking Jian Yunchen’s trembling back, Qin Mu cupped his cheeks and tilted his head to leave a kiss on his skin. Salty tears wetted his lips, and a bitter taste spread through his throat.

Qin Mu made an extremely “unreasonable” decision.

“If you were bullied, shouldn’t it be expected to retaliate? Now, I am the one who wants to retaliate, so he just has to take it.”