Chapter 2264: Chapter 68: He Surpasses the Four Young Lords
Gu Kai and Wen Jin both held their chopsticks and water cups, waiting for Mo Xiuchen to answer.
Although they heard Mo Xiuchen saying something earlier, they couldn’t hear what Qin Mu was saying, so they were looking forward to Mo Xiuchen’s response.
"Ah Mu can’t make decisions."
Perhaps Mo Xiuchen’s voice suddenly became low and faintly frustrated, causing the atmosphere in the room to inexplicably become tinged with melancholy because of his words.
Luo Haofeng sighed and remarked, "Since An Lin left, Ah Mu has been traveling back and forth between the Imperial City and G City, spending less time with us. Now that Qingqing is back, I really doubt he’ll come to G City much anymore."
"I also think that he left Qingqing alone in G City, knowing that Ziyi would take good care of her, so afterward, he can peacefully accompany the four elders."
Gu Kai nodded, agreeing with both Wen Jin and Luo Haofeng.
Mo Xiuchen’s expression changed slightly, frowning as he said, "Some things we can’t replace Ah Mu for, and there’s nothing we can do about it."
"Xiuchen, did you say earlier that the Shi Family was responsible for An Lin’s death back then?"
Wen Jin looked at Mo Xiuchen with confusion.
This guy really kept it tightly under wraps.
If it weren’t for his phone call with Qin Mu, none of us would have known.
"Hmm, that’s what the current clues suggest, but there’s no evidence. Last time Qing Yang got injured in the Imperial City, the assassin escaped too."
It seems unlikely that they’ll show up again in the short term.
"Xiuchen, you asked Ah Mu and the others to come to G City not just because the climate is suitable for the elders to spend winter, right?"
Gu Kai squinted his eyes at Mo Xiuchen.
"Not entirely."
Mo Xiuchen didn’t hide it from them anymore and said plainly, "To avenge An Lin, we must collect evidence of the Shi Family’s crimes. Uncle An and Uncle Qin are people who once held great power. Although coming to G City doesn’t guarantee their absolute safety, it’s still better than just Ah Mu alone taking care of them."
"If Uncle Qin and the others aren’t willing to come, then we’ll go to the Imperial City and invite them together."
Luo Haofeng spoke with serious intent.
Wen Jin smiled lightly and said, "That’s one way to do it; we’ll stay until they’re willing to come."
Gu Kai raised his eyebrows, lifted his glass in a gesture to toast, "Cheers."
"Cheers your ass, we don’t even dare to drink alcohol, and you still want to toast." Luo Haofeng mocked him mercilessly, yet he raised his glass.
"I never said you couldn’t drink."
"We’re only worried you won’t be able to resist later."
Mo Xiuchen also picked up his glass.
Gu Kai had a complicated surgery early next morning, so as soon as he entered the private room tonight, he stated that he wouldn’t drink alcohol.
After that, those two bottles of wine were sidelined, and the four grown men drank water all night.
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Momo never expected to encounter someone she didn’t want to see while on a business trip.
When Chu Bin’s playful face appeared in front of her, her small face changed, her brow immediately furrowed.
"Momo, it’s such a coincidence. Did you come to the Imperial City knowing I was back?"
Chu Bin was dressed in a pink suit, and his hair was so slick that even flies couldn’t perch on it, which was not the most annoying part.
What’s most annoying was his self-proclaimed handsome smile and his self-important words that made one feel sick.
Momo rolled her eyes, not wanting to lose face with Chu Bin in a place like the lobby of the Imperial City Hotel.
She simply said coldly, "You’re overthinking."
Then she lifted her foot to leave.
However, as she was about to leave, Chu Bin reached out to grab her arm, "Momo, wait a minute."
"This is a public place; please mind your manners, Mr. Chu."
Momo dodged, avoiding Chu Bin’s grasp.
Chu Bin’s lips curled into an amused smile, "Momo, since you’ve come to the Imperial City, I should at least show some hospitality. You can’t just leave like that. How about you come up to my room, and we have a chat..."
"If you keep messing around, I’ll call someone."
"I told you, I’m not messing around, just inviting you to sit upstairs."
As Chu Bin spoke, he reached out to grab Momo again.
Previously, he failed to confess in G City and pursued her unsuccessfully, originally thinking he’d give up on her, this thorny rose.
Who knew he’d run into her in the Imperial City?
Chu Bin felt as if God was helping him.
Although his father held a post in G City, his headquarters was in the Imperial City.
"Momo."
Suddenly, a crisp, deep voice came from the hotel entrance.
Both Momo and Chu Bin turned to look and saw Ye Zhan approaching. Chu Bin’s face changed drastically.
Although he was drunk that night, the unique humiliation he had never experienced before made Ye Zhan’s unforgettable face remain etched in his mind.
Momo secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
The delicate little face let go of its anger, showing a faint smile, "Ye Zhan."
"Ye Zhan?"
Hearing Momo call Ye Zhan’s name, Chu Bin was shocked again.
Staring at Ye Zhan’s attractive face, a strange emotion flitted in his eyes; this man was the top of the four noble sons, Ye Zhan.
Although he was very famous in the Imperial City, due to his mysterious nature, few people had seen his true appearance. He had only heard his cousin praise Ye Zhan to the heavens.
Chu Bin regarded the so-called four noble sons with disdain, as the Chu Family had one, though he suspected might have been assessed by some hidden rules; even his fingers were superior in his view.
He had seen the other two, Tang Jinchen and Feng Yize, who were also inferior to him.
Today, he finally saw Ye Zhan for the first time, but he was just mediocre.
Yet there was one thing Chu Bin had heard; Ye Zhan’s methods were as ruthless as the one in his family, even crueler, killing invisibly.
Growing up in the military only made him more intimidating.
"Young Master Ye, it’s an honor to meet you. I’m Chu Bin. Do you know Momo as well?"
Chu Bin put away all his thoughts and greeted Ye Zhan with a fake smile.
He even reached out his hand to shake hands with Ye Zhan.
Ye Zhan looked down, his gaze falling on the hand Chu Bin extended, the corner of his mouth curling into a smile neither genuine nor fake, "You are Chu Junming’s cousin, Chu Bin?"
As he spoke, he shook hands with Chu Bin.
The next moment, Momo witnessed a ridiculous expression appear on Chu Bin’s face.
Clearly in pain, yet he had to endure it, the smile on his face becoming uglier than a sob, his originally mood-affecting face now twisting as his features contorted together.
"Yes, my cousin is Chu Junming... Young Master Ye, you know him too."
Chu Bin wanted to pull his hand back.
But Ye Zhan did not let go, subtly increasing the force, enjoying the tormented expression on his face.
Idly saying, "I know not only Junming but also Momo."
"I understand; Momo is Young Master Ye’s friend. I won’t lay a hand on her anymore."
Chu Bin vowed through gritted teeth before his hand suffered a compound fracture.
Marking Ye Zhan in his heart, determined to find a chance to pay him back manyfold.
