Chapter 579: 580, not even looking at where this is (second update)

"You’ve got really thick skin." Chu Jin pinched his face, going with the flow.

"It’s thick for you alone," Mr. Mo buried his chin in the crook of Chu Jin’s neck, greedily breathing in her refreshing scent, and murmured in a low voice, "What should I do? I feel like I can’t control myself."

"Endure it," Chu Jin said in an indifferent tone, feeling the pulsing heat in the palm of her right hand, her cheeks already red, and then whispered a reminder, "Didn’t you just say that it’s not good for someone of your age to..." She couldn’t finish the word "overexert," because her lips were sealed by his.

Beauty leads to trouble.

The room was filled with amorous scenes.

It was not until two hours later that the lights were turned off.

That night, some slept well, others were sleepless.

Because of the night’s activities, Chu Jin didn’t wake up until after 9 o’clock the next morning.

After eating, Mo Qingyi mysteriously pulled Chu Jin into her bedroom, claiming she had something to tell her.

Chu Jin followed her into the room and raised her eyebrows slightly, "What’s the matter? Why the secrecy?"

"Take a seat first, Jin," Mo Qingyi said, pulling Chu Jin down to sit on the swing chair with a serious look and not a trace of jest in her eyes, clearly having something important to say.

Seeing her so serious, Chu Jin also straightened up.

Mo Qingyi took a deep breath and told Chu Jin everything from beginning to end.

Basically, Miao Xinran had left without saying goodbye to go abroad.

Qin Jinyong, on the other hand, was missing.

Within just a month, the company that Qin Jinyong ran had completely gone bankrupt.

No one knew what had happened.

Listening to Mo Qingyi’s explanation, Chu Jin furrowed her brows and asked, "Which country did Xinran go to? Did she go with Qin Jinyong?"

Why would Miao Xinran go abroad out of the blue?

Even if Qin Jinyong’s company had gone bankrupt, she shouldn’t have gone abroad without a word.

Difficulties should be faced together.

Moreover, leaving without saying goodbye wasn’t Miao Xinran’s style.

Just a month ago, the three of them were still together, laughing and talking.

Miao Xinran was the first friend Chu Jin made after her rebirth, and one who truly cared for her; Chu Jin was somewhat unable to accept this news.

Besides, the three of them had made a pact to attend university together.

What on earth happened during this one month?

What secrets were hidden?

Mo Qingyi shook her head with a hint of sadness, "I don’t know either, she only left me a letter, and now I can’t get in touch with her." Saying this, Mo Qingyi walked to the desk, picked up an envelope, and handed it to Chu Jin, "Jin, this letter was left for you by Xinran."

Chu Jin took the envelope and opened it right away, familiar handwriting came into view.

The handwriting on the paper was very delicate—

A stark contrast to Miao Xinran’s carefree personality.

—

Jin.

Please forgive my sudden departure.

By the time you read this letter, I might be dancing with a herd of elephants on the savannah of Africa, or traversing the tropical rainforests...

I am grateful that fate allowed us to meet.

If it weren’t for you, I would have been reduced to a pile of bones by now.

You were willing to risk your life for me, and yet, I’ve let you down.

...

Qin Zhurao was right about one thing.

I am but an ungrateful wretch.

A white-eyed wolf that never grew familiar.

...

I can face everything, but I can’t face you calmly.

Jin, I’m sorry.

Perhaps, "I’m sorry" are three words too pale and powerless.

But now, apart from "I’m sorry," I have nothing left to say.

I have failed you.

And I have failed myself.

I will spend the rest of my life atoning for my sins.

...

In the end,

Jin, I wish you and Brother Jiu a lifetime of happiness and joy.

Goodbye.

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A letter full of remorse left Chu Jin baffled.

How could the lively and cheerful Miao Xinran write such heavy words?

And, for no apparent reason, why would Miao Xinran apologize to her?

Where had she done wrong by her?

Chu Jin knitted her brows, took out her cell phone from her pocket, and dialed Miao Xinran’s number. However, what came from the phone was the cold voice of an automated message—

"I’m sorry, the number you have dialed is not in service."

Opening QQ and WeChat, Miao Xinran’s profile picture was grayed out.

The timeline of her Moments and Qzone stopped on August 12th.

It was a group photo of three people.

In the photo, the three of them were smiling like flowers.

There was a caption above the picture: When your wedding dress touches the floor, I shall match you in a short skirt—To my bestie.

Miao Xinran was a good girl, with a simple mind. Chu Jin believed she would not have done anything to wrong her. There had to be some misunderstanding! Some feelings can’t be faked!

"Qingyi, when did you find out about this?" Chu Jin looked up at Mo Qingyi.

Mo Qingyi sighed and said, "I found out 7 days ago, when I came back from military training." Because Mo Qingyi and Chu Jin were not in the same college, their military training dates and locations were different.

When Mo Qingyi had first seen this letter, she was utterly shocked; she simply couldn’t believe it was true.

She and Miao Xinran had been good friends for many years and had grown up together like sisters. Miao Xinran’s sudden departure had been a great shock to her. During those days, she had tried many ways to contact Miao Xinran, but to no avail.

"Who gave you this letter?" Chu Jin continued to ask.

"Duanmu gave it to me." This letter was given to her by Duanmu Zhe, but he was also unclear about Miao Xinran’s specific whereabouts. He only told Mo Qingyi that Miao Xinran was safe and that Mo Qingyi didn’t need to worry.

If the letter was given by Duanmu Zhe, then he must know the inside story. And if Duanmu Zhe knew what was going on, then Mo Zhixuan must know as well. The three of them usually had a good relationship. It made no sense that Mo Zhixuan and Duanmu Zhe would stand by and do nothing when Qin Jinyong’s company had problems.

There had to be other reasons.

She had to figure it out.

"Have you seen Qin Zhurao?" Chu Jin continued, since Miao Xinran’s letter mentioned Qin Zhurao, this matter couldn’t be unrelated to her.

Mo Qingyi’s expression darkened slightly, "She’s dead."

"Dead?" Chu Jin was somewhat surprised! Although she didn’t like Qin Zhurao, the news still felt regrettable; after all, she was so young, how could she just die?

Mo Qingyi nodded, "Yes, she’s dead."

Chu Jin slightly frowned, carefully folded the letter, and put it back into her pocket. She then said to Mo Qingyi, "I’ll be right back." With those words, she hurriedly left.

There were too many mysteries waiting for her to unravel; she had to get to the bottom of it immediately!

Mo Qingyi chased after her, asking, "Jin, where are you going?" But Chu Jin’s figure had already vanished into the stairwell, she had even left without her phone.

"Zi, help me check Xinran’s location," Chu Jin said as she walked and communicated with Zi.

"Okay."

Zi had a good impression of Miao Xinran and, upon hearing the request, immediately put down the melon seeds she was holding and started checking Miao Xinran’s location.

Back in South Mountain Town, because of the snacks, Zi, Miao Xinran, and Mo Qingyi had formed a deep friendship.

As long as she was given something tasty to eat,

Zi would even be willing to call someone daddy.

Chu Jin couldn’t find Mr. Mo downstairs and was informed by Uncle Wang that Mr. Mo had just left for the company.

Seeing the hurried look on Chu Jin’s face, Uncle Wang said with a smiling expression, "Miss Chu, you don’t need to worry. If you’re looking for the Ninth Master for something, I can have a driver take you there."

Chu Jin didn’t refuse and nodded slightly, "Okay, then I’ll trouble Uncle Wang."

"It’s my duty," replied Uncle Wang before continuing, "Please follow me."

Thirty minutes later, an inconspicuous Mercedes appeared below the Mo Group building.

Chu Jin opened the door and got out, looking up at the building that seemed to tower into the clouds, took a deep breath. Even having seen many grand scenes in her former life and having been a business magnate, she felt somewhat intimidated by such an imposing structure.

The Mo family truly deserved to be the number one family in China mainland.

Just this imposing presence was not something ordinary corporations could match.

Chu Jin looked back at the driver to tell him not to wait for her and then stepped towards the entrance of the Mo Building.

There were many people coming and going below the Mo Building.

Men and women alike cast their gazes at her.

Not for any other reason, but simply because she was stunningly beautiful, with a face unmatched in this world.

As if stepping out of a painting.

A similar scene seemed to have occurred at some point below the Mo Building as well.

People always remembered beautiful things vividly.

That afternoon,

A woman in a red dress captured everyone’s attention.

Both women were similarly breathtaking and eye-catching,

But they represented two different styles.

The woman in red exuded a gentle and watery grace.

While the woman before them had a 360-degree flawless charm, with purity that did not diminish her allure, allure that did not take away from her elegance, and an elegance that suggested a touch of otherworldliness, despite looking to be only in her teens, she gave off an imposing natural aura.

Even though she wore simple white clothes with black trousers, and her jade-like face was free of makeup, it was still hard to take one’s eyes off her.

Chu Jin hurried into the Mo Building, went straight to the reception, and said very politely, "Hello, I’m looking for your president, Mo Zhixuan."

The receptionist was clearly stunned upon seeing Chu Jin, then quickly revealed a standardized smile, "May I ask if you have an appointment?" There weren’t many women coming to look for their president recently, and including the woman before her, there were two with very high attractiveness.

Previously, there had been one who wore a red dress, with the surname Zheng.

Because of her heavenly beauty, the receptionist remembered Zheng Chuyi very deeply, and at that time, Miss Zheng had gone up with Mo Zhixuan in the private elevator, so the receptionist took her to be the future lady boss.

Now, there was another looking for their president, and judging by her tone, she seemed very familiar with their president, even calling him by his full name.

Looking at her, she didn’t seem very old, did she?

What was her relationship with the president?

She couldn’t be here to throw herself at him, could she?

After all, their president already had Miss Zheng, who was so beautiful and approachable. The receptionist had a very high liking for Zheng Chuyi and thus subconsciously felt some resistance to Chu Jin.

So young and already dreaming of climbing the social ladder.

What a pipe dream.

A flash of barely noticeable disdain quickly passed through the lowered eyes of the receptionist.

"I don’t have an appointment," Chu Jin shook her head slightly and then continued, "Just tell me which floor he’s on, and I’ll go up directly to find him."

The receptionist gave an apologetic smile, "I’m sorry, our CEO’s schedule is very full, and he doesn’t meet with clients who don’t have an appointment." As she finished speaking, she sincerely added, "Since you know the CEO, why not give him a call yourself? I’m afraid I can’t disclose the location of his office."

If the person in front of her really knew the CEO, then she would certainly have his contact information.

This was also meant as a test.

The receptionists are all rigorously trained and do not easily offend people.

Without knowing Chu Jin’s true background, she would definitely not commit such a career-ruining folly.

"Thank you, I understand." Chu Jin didn’t say much else, and planned to use her phone to call Mo Zhixuan, but she found that she hadn’t brought it with her. It must have been left in Mo Qingyi’s room.

The receptionist watched Chu Jin with a cold smile.

By now, she was almost certain that Chu Jin did not know the CEO at all. She must be someone who relied on her exceptional appearance, fantasizing about climbing into the CEO’s bed, and thus, turning from a sparrow into a phoenix.

The values of today’s youth are getting worse and worse!

They fantasize about getting something for nothing! Such people are truly despicable.

"Miss, you’re looking for your phone, aren’t you?" The receptionist asked with a smile, familiar with these kinds of petty tricks.

"Yes," Chu Jin nodded slightly, "Could you bother to contact him for me? Just tell him Chu Jin is waiting here for him, thank you."

The receptionist laughed disdainfully, then spoke with gravity, "Young lady, it’s better to be down-to-earth. Don’t try to take shortcuts, or dream about the unrealistic. As the saying goes, ’No flowers bloom for a hundred days.’ Even the most beautiful faces will grow old one day. It’s better to do something meaningful while you’re young. Meddling in other people’s relationships is bound to bring bad karma."

The receptionist’s words were all insinuating that Chu Jin was meddling in someone else’s relationship. Chu Jin’s smile faded, and she slightly raised her distinguished eyebrows, "I wonder if you’ve ever heard a saying?"

One second ago, Chu Jin had a smiling face, but the next, her expression changed suddenly, causing the receptionist to shudder and ask subconsciously, "What saying?"

This made Chu Jin seem somewhat intimidating.

It was as if she was not a teenager, but a person of high standing.

"Disaster comes from the mouth." Chu Jin spoke word by word, anxious to go up and ask Mo Zhixuan about Miao Xinran. Not wanting to argue with the receptionist, she directly revealed her identity, "I am Mo Zhixuan’s fiancée, and I want to see him right now. Please contact him immediately."

As these words were spoken, the receptionist’s look of disdain was hardly concealed, including several others nearby who let out light laughter.

They had all seen Zheng Chuyi, and they believed Zheng Chuyi was Mo Zhixuan’s fiancée.

Now, an ordinary-dressed young girl claiming to be Mo Zhixuan’s fiancée was nothing but a joke.

"Young lady, don’t sprain your back talking big. Have a look at who you are and who our CEO is. This is Mo Group! It’s not a place for you to mess about. Please leave immediately, or I’ll have to call security."

If it were any other time or place, Chu Jin would have really liked to teach these receptionists how to behave! Mo Qingyi’s matter was urgent, so Chu Jin had Zi help locate Mo Zhixuan’s office.

As it was in the same building, Zi found Mo Zhixuan’s office in less than three seconds.

"Jin, just follow this route," Zi waved her small hand, and a transparent screen immediately appeared in the air.

"Okay."

Chu Jin quickly followed the route deeper into the company.

Seeing Chu Jin so shamelessly attempting to barge into the CEO’s office, the receptionist’s face changed, and after speaking into the intercom, burly security guards appeared from all around to block Chu Jin’s way. Mo Group, as China’s foremost family, had excellent security arrangements.

The security guards were by no means ordinary.

"Move aside," Chu Jin said coldly, her anger flaring after being looked down upon by such receptionists and now facing a group of guards.

Standing up, the receptionist pointed at the guards and spoke in a forceful tone, "Get her out of here now!"

If it had been any other day, the guards would have acted without a second word, but today, seeing Chu Jin was a woman and so attractive, how could they make a move without seeming like they were bullying the young lady?

The receptionists were too much! Was it necessary to argue with a young girl? Could she possibly be carrying a bomb? Or were they simply jealous of the young lady’s beauty?

"Miss, you should leave quickly. Otherwise, don’t blame us for being rude," the lead burly guard said, pushing up his sunglasses and speaking with a hint of threat.

Chu Jin slightly curved her lips, "I’d like to see just how you intend to be rude!"

The burly guard slightly raised his hand, signaling the guards behind him to forcefully remove Chu Jin.

But before they could even reach Chu Jin’s shoulders,

A shoulder throw.

A spinning back kick.

"Bang Bang—"

Two loud thuds, and two burly guards were thrown to the ground, curling up in pain.

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