Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
This girl was not only courageous at such a young age, but she also didn’t fall short in terms of business skills and power moves as compared to all those old farts.
Even Yan Shuo, a harsh instructor who had long stopped mentoring disciples, could not stop showering her with praises.
From the way she had led the Hans into trouble, which caused the Qiaos to be outcast, then letting the two families tear each other apart, while she sat back and reaped the benefits like a bountiful fisherman was genius. This was no doubt the grand scheme of a mastermind.
Although the Mus were very much involved in all the goings-on, they did not intend to crack down on anyone themselves. They merely allowed themselves to be used as bait as a means of luring the Hans and the Qiaos into conflict.
By not taking part in fomenting the discord, the other families had no reason to be wary of the Mus, nor did they end up being harshly criticized.
It may have appeared as though they were at the center of the drama, but the reality was not at all what it seemed. While people were still wondering what their part was in all of this, they failed to notice the real mastermind who was pulling all the strings behind the scenes.
This young girl’s course of action was truly admirable.
“I’m here to look for her, not you.” Mu Chongli looked at his son, Mu Feichi. “Since Jingdu has been so lively these days, I’m sure you’re well aware of the situation, being the person holding all the authority.”
“And?” Mu Feichi raised his eyebrows. “I know what I’m doing. Commander Mu, you have always known not to meddle in other people’s affairs, so you needn’t worry yourself about this either.”
His words were clearly telling his father to back off. The way Mu Feichi spoke was as blunt and unforgiving as always.
Mu Feichi was the only one who dared speak to his old man in that manner.
Yun Xi saw the gloom in Mu Chongli’s dark eyes and kicked Mu Feichi under the table. Then she gave him a look.
Mu Feichi grunted softly, then obediently stopped talking and turned away.
Yan Shuo had caught this whole transaction, with one giving a knowing glance, as the other surrendered. He chuckled lightheartedly and said, “Jinzhi, I have something to tell you. Let’s talk in the study. Since Commander Mu is here to see Yun Xi, why don’t we give them some privacy?”
Mu Feichi turned and looked at Yun Xi as if asking for her help.
Yun Xi nodded at him. “Go ahead! Don’t worry about me.”
Just like that, Mu Feichi left unwillingly. He glared at Yan Shuo impatiently, seemingly demanding the man to spit out whatever he wanted to talk to him about.
However, Yan Shuo only nodded at him solemnly, without opening his mouth to utter so much as a single word. He knew that what he was going to talk about was not a trivial matter, so he quietly got up and walked into the house.
As soon as they had departed, Yun Xi and Mu Chongli were left to talk in the courtyard. Yun Xi picked up Mu Chongli’s teacup and poured him a fresh cup of tea.
“Commander Mu, have you come to talk to me regarding the Hans or the Qiaos?”
Yun Xi lifted her gaze slowly, her clear eyes adamant and bold as if she had been long awaiting his arrival.
Mu Chongli sat quietly and waited a long while before opening his mouth to speak. “I came here for these two families, as well as the Mu family. I’m just surprised to learn that the person who caused such a ruckus was you.”
“I’m curious, Commander Mu. How did you figure out that the person making the moves behind the scenes was not the Young Commander, but me? I’m just a young girl. How could I possibly cause such upheaval?”
Mu Chongli chuckled lightly. His sharp eyes fell on Yun Xi’s calm face. The way she looked so nonchalantly confident seemed as if she was holding the winning ticket right in her palm. Staring at her, he felt as if he could almost see a reflection of Mu Feichi in her.
This young girl was gradually becoming a scathing replica who had been perfectly molded by Mu Feichi.
“I understand that given his status, my son has to take care of the President and the families in everything he does. Breaking the balance of power of Jingdu is not something he’s unable to do, but rather it’s something he can’t do. And besides, if he actually were to take action, he wouldn’t have done it so tactfully.”
Yun Xi nodded. “Yes, everyone is wondering whether the Young Commander is the one in control of the situation, but they also have the same doubts as you.”
“It is precisely this doubt that has become the perfect camouflage to conceal your identity so that everyone isn’t able to guess who it is, while you make your moves. I have to say, you are very clever indeed.”
“Oh, Commander Mu, you flatter me.”
