Chapter 669: 671, Finally Meet (second update)

Mu Xianxian finally understood!

Every word Luo Yu said implied that the child in her belly belonged to Mo Zhixuan.

How could that be possible?

Mo Zhixuan wasn’t blind; why would he get together with someone like Luo Yu?

But if the child wasn’t Mo Zhixuan’s, Luo Yu wouldn’t be able to stand so tall and proud!

Unless she had indeed been intimate with Mo Zhixuan.

There must have been some trickery from Luo Yu, otherwise, how could Mo Zhixuan fancy a cheap person like her!

Even if Mo Zhixuan and the old Madam of the Mo family didn’t like Luo Yu, they would surely accept her for the sake of the child.

Mo Zhixuan was already of age, and the child in Luo Yu’s womb was the legitimate great-grandson of the Mo family; perhaps, Luo Yu really could ascend to the position of the ninth wife because of this child.

If Luo Yu was pregnant, then she, Jin, wouldn’t stand a chance in competing with her!

The more Mu Xianxian thought about it, the more panicked she became.

She absolutely couldn’t allow someone as petty as Luo Yu to take the position of the ninth wife. Chu Jin might be brazen and self-righteous, not the type to stab you in the back.

But what about Luo Yu?

Petty and malicious, if she became the ninth wife, there would be no way out for Jin.

Therefore, Mu Xianxian would rather have Chu Jin take that seat than let a petty person like Luo Yu get her way.

Perhaps by taking Zhao Yan to find Chu Jin now, she could even clear her image in Chu Jin’s heart.

She knew Chu Jin was the kind of person who would repay both grudges and kindness.

It might be better to use this opportunity to make Chu Jin owe her a favor.

Thinking this way, Mu Xianxian gradually calmed down. She leaned in slightly and whispered to Luo Yu, "Ms. Luo, a substitute will always be just a substitute. You should never dream of becoming a phoenix and rise to the branches. Let me tell you the truth, your good days are over. The real Chu Family’s young miss has already returned. You’re just a laughingstock!"

Before Luo Yu could react, Mu Xianxian lifted her eyes to Zhao Yan.

"Aunt Yuan, you should see clearly now that the person beside you is not the real Chu Jin, nor is she your daughter. Her name is Luo Yu. Right, I just saw the real Sister Jin come back, and I will take you to her now."

With that, Mu Xianxian grabbed Zhao Yan’s wrist and headed into the crowd.

She knew that once Chu Jin was found, Zhao Yan would come to her senses, and Luo Yu’s beautiful dream would shatter completely.

Chu Jin shouldn’t have gone far; she must be nearby.

Luo Yu stood rooted to the spot for a few seconds, then finally came to her senses.

What did Mu Xianxian just say?

She said Chu Jin has returned?

The real Chu Family’s young miss?

How could that be possible? Wasn’t Chu Jin long dead? How could she suddenly come back to life?

No, she wouldn’t allow anyone to take what belonged to her.

Zhao Yan was her mother.

She was the true young miss of the Chu Family!

Chu Jin would never take everything away from her.

Luo Yu turned and ran towards Mu Xianxian, grabbing Zhao Yan’s wrist forcefully, "Mom, don’t listen to her nonsense, I am your daughter," and then Luo Yu turned her gaze back to Mu Xianxian, "Mu Xianxian, stop spreading wild rumors here! The doctor said my mom can’t take any more shocks! If something happens to her today, I’ll make you pay with your life!"

No sooner had Luo Yu finished speaking than Zhao Yan began to cough violently, her complexion instantly turning pale, and coughed up a large amount of blood.

"Mom! Swallow the medicine quickly." Luo Yu hurriedly pulled out the white pills from her pocket.

Mu Xianxian panicked as well; if something were really to happen to Zhao Yan, Mo Zhixuan certainly wouldn’t let her off.

"Aunt Yuan, are you alright? I didn’t do it on purpose." Mu Xianxian brought out her handkerchief to wipe the blood from Zhao Yan’s mouth.

"Get lost!" Luo Yu pushed Mu Xianxian away hard, "Your hypocrisy isn’t needed!"

Luo Yu’s push was so forceful that Mu Xianxian nearly lost her balance and fell.

"Mom, let’s go." Luo Yu rolled her eyes at Mu Xianxian, a venomous look flashing through her eyes, then turned and left with Zhao Yan.

Mu Xianxian watched Luo Yu’s retreating figure and shouted angrily.

"Luo Yu! You won’t be smug for long! Just wait, I will find Chu Jin soon! I will bring her back to the Chu Family, only she is the true young miss of the Chu Family, and you are nothing but a shameless substitute!"

Luo Yu’s footsteps seemed to stiffen for a moment, and then she straightened her back even more!

So what if Chu Jin has returned?

She was already Mo Zhixuan’s!

She was not afraid of that Chu Jin!

After Luo Yu had left, Mu Xianxian didn’t even wait for a carriage, instead entering the crowd to look for Chu Jin’s figure.

She had to find Chu Jin!

She had to bring Chu Jin back to the Mo family.

Over here.

Chu Jin and Bai Ruyu were walking on the other side of the Hundred Flowers Conference, with Little Grey trailing behind them.

In front, a crowd of people was bustling around a Western-style restaurant, engaged in lively discussions.

The name of the restaurant was Rouge Tower.

Chu Jin had originally thought Rouge Tower dealt with cosmetics, only to discover that it was in fact a Western-style restaurant.

"Damn! What kind of riddle is this! It’s so hard to guess!"

"There really is no such thing as a free lunch in this world."

"I told you it’s a riddle, how could it be easy to solve? Forget it! I’ll just pay for a meal instead."

Nowadays, competition is fierce in every industry, and Rouge Tower was no exception, luring customers with the gimmick that anyone who could solve all their riddles could dine for free at the restaurant.

Participants needed to step up to the platform, answer the questions in front of everyone, without seeking help or using their phones.

Fifty-eight questions in total, consisting of object riddles, word riddles, and idiomatic riddles.

There were many spectators on the scene, but not a single person had been able to answer them all correctly.

A group huddled at the entrance of Rouge Tower, whispering amongst themselves.

Chu Jin, holding Little Grey’s leash, pushed through the layers of people.

When she reached the entrance of Rouge Tower, she stared thoughtfully at the riddles displayed on the platform and softly muttered, "So stupid."

Her voice was not too loud, just enough for the surrounding people to overhear.

The crowd turned curious glances toward the source of the voice, but upon seeing it was just a young girl, they burst into snickering laughter.

The contestant standing to one side heard someone make such a bold claim.

He immediately spoke out in a mocking tone, "Judging by this lady’s confidence, it seems she has all the answers. Why not try your hand at the first riddle then?"

The contestant was a high-caliber student from the Superpower World with extensive knowledge, but the riddles posed by Rouge Tower were insanely challenging! They encompassed a wide range of subjects, far beyond simply having a good education.

Experience was also required.

Chu Jin stepped forward slowly and spoke softly, "Lament to the heavens with frequent sobs, to no avail: Bitter hemp/Solomon’s seal."

"Seldom being matched by the vast sea: Shoal."

"A crescent moon hooked upon the western chamber: Grain."

"Shallow talk: Dried tangerine peel."

"..."

Her voice was extremely clear and melodious, like the gentle breeze of April or a burbling stream, flowing softly through everyone’s hearts, bringing a sense of tranquility and delight.

Her beauty aside, even her voice alone could intoxicate and bewitch people.

The commotion grew larger, even drawing the attention of the customers in the upstairs private rooms.

A sharp and striking silhouette became excited upon hearing the voice and rose from the sofa, approaching the window, and looking down. Under the illumination of the lights, his full head of silver hair reflected a chilling glint.

Upon clearly seeing the figure down below, Mo Zhixuan didn’t even bother to grab his suit jacket as he dashed downstairs.

It was Chu Jin.

It was his Chu Jin.

What that stranger had said was indeed true; she had appeared here.

Mo Zhixuan was now immensely relieved that he had chosen to believe the stranger’s words.

If he had not come to Rouge Tower, he might have missed Chu Jin.

Mo Zhixuan was ecstatic and, in his haste to go downstairs, he even bumped into a waiter.

Chu Jin answered each subsequent question correctly, and the eyes of the onlookers brightened more and more.

When the final question was answered, thunderous applause erupted from around her.

Everyone marveled, truly the Superpower World was full of talented individuals.

Bai Ruyu looked at Chu Jin with fervent admiration. "Little Jinjin, you really are amazing!"

"Of course," Chu Jin said, her lips curving into a slight smile, "Did you think Jin-ge is just for show?"

"Congratulations, miss, for solving all the riddles," the owner of Rouge Tower stepped out, "We have prepared a fine Western meal for you. Please, come inside."

The owner of Rouge Tower truly hadn’t expected anyone to solve all 58 riddles.

Among these riddles, most were related to traditional Chinese medicine, and with Western medicine being dominant, there were hardly any young people who knew the names of traditional herbs.

Unexpectedly, the one who emerged victorious in the challenge was a young girl who appeared very youthful.

To answer so many questions about herbs correctly, she must have a deep understanding of ancient medicine.

"Thank you, but I have already eaten. I wouldn’t want to waste food, so perhaps you can offer it to other people here who haven’t dined yet," Chu Jin politely declined and then left with Little Grey.

While strolling through the Hundred Flowers Conference, Chu Jin and Bai Ruyu bought many snacks, and now she really couldn’t eat another bite.

A person sated with food and drink truly finds it hard to take interest in more.

Xiao Jinnian hasn’t arrived yet, so why not look around elsewhere?

With the Hundred Flowers Conference happening only once a decade, Chu Jin didn’t want to waste time on ’eating.’

"Little Jinjin, wait for me," Bai Ruyu called, hurrying to catch up with Chu Jin.

Chu Jin stopped, slightly turning her head and teasingly said, "What’s the matter? You walk as slowly as a woman."

"Little Jinjin, I need to use the restroom over there. Can you hold this flower for me?" Bai Ruyu was unconcerned, pulling out an exquisitely beautiful rose from her pocket and handing it to Chu Jin.

Not far away, there was a public restroom.

Chu Jin knew what it meant for a woman to accept a man’s flower at the Hundred Flowers Conference, so she did not reach out to accept it and said in a light tone, "You take it in yourself, it won’t get in your way anyway."

"No," Bai Ruyu frowned slightly, "It’s too stinky in there! Little Jin Jin, don’t worry, I don’t mean anything else, I just want you to hold it for me, really, I swear."

As he spoke, Bai Ruyu raised three fingers and swore to the sky.

Having said that he would deceive Chu Jin, Bai Ruyu acted very sincerely without revealing any flaws.

His acting skills were so exquisite that it seemed like he really just wanted Chu Jin to hold the flower for him.

"Little Jin Jin, don’t you trust my character?" Bai Ruyu continued, "The restroom reeks to death, and I’ve still got to use the flower to chase girls, can you help me out here?"

As long as Chu Jin accepted his flower.

Then, she would be his, Bai Ruyu’s, person in the future.

Bai Ruyu thought it all out very well.

Chu Jin hesitated as she looked at the fresh flower before her. Normally, it was very common to help out a friend, but today was the Hundred Flowers Conference, and it was necessary to guard against deceit. What if Bai Ruyu tricked her?

But on the other hand, she had known Bai Ruyu for some time now, and this person, aside from taking small advantages verbally, was generally quite gentlemanly in his behavior. He wouldn’t be so shameless, would he?

It’s just holding something for a moment after all. And the smell in the public restroom was indeed quite offensive.

"Alright, alright," Chu Jin raised her eyelids slightly, "hand it over."

A flash of light quickly passed through the depths of Bai Ruyu’s eyes, and he hurriedly handed over the rose.

Chu Jin gently lifted her hand, and just as her fingers were about 0.01 meters away from the leaves, a deep male voice suddenly appeared in the air.

It was very magnetic and carried a cold edge.

"Jin."

It was a very familiar voice. Chu Jin’s hand froze in mid-air as she turned towards the source of the sound.

She saw a figure as sharp as a sculpture made of jade walking towards her against the light, his features hidden under the lights, giving him a layer of thin veil, making him seem somewhat mysterious and hazy.

He had a very strong presence like a sovereign looking down upon the world, and with every step, he brought a chilling wind.

Everything around him turned into an illusion, as if all the other people ceased to exist.

He stood alone, against the might of thousands.

Even without seeing his face, it was clear he was a very powerful man.

More strangely, this figure gave her a very familiar feeling.

Gradually, they began to overlap with the man in her dreams,

Whether it was his presence or his figure, they were exactly the same.

Chu Jin stood stunned on the spot, her delicate peach-blossom eyes filled only with that figure.

He walked slowly, getting closer and closer to Chu Jin, his delicate facial features like carved sculptures gradually becoming visible under the light.

Below the silver hair were slightly pursed thin lips, a sharp nose, and his phoenix eyes, slightly upturned, were brimming with a cold gleam. His exquisite features and the chilling aura about him were so gripping that even in the heat of summer, one could feel a chill throughout their body.

However, at this moment, the man’s cold phoenix eyes were filled with warmth as he stared intently at her, step by step approaching her.

In the world, all sounds fell silent.

In each other’s eyes, it seemed there was only the other left.

"Jin," Mo Zhixuan walked up to Chu Jin and pulled her into his arms, "I’ve finally found you."

A faint smell of tobacco and mint wafted into Chu Jin’s nostrils, and the sound echoing in her ears was his heartbeat.

By all means,

she should resist the embrace of a strange man.

But at that moment, she couldn’t resist. The man was very strong, as if trying to meld her into his body to be satisfied, Chu Jin could feel his entire frame trembling slightly.

As if he was somewhat unable to control his emotions.

"Hey! What are you doing! Let her go!" Bai Ruyu’s eyebrows twitched, reaching out to pull Mo Zhixuan away.

"Scram!" Mo Zhixuan lifted his gaze ever so slightly, a powerful oppressiveness bursting from him, creating a massive wave of light that struck Bai Ruyu, throwing him to the ground, spitting out blood.

"Sir, have we met somewhere before?" After a moment, Chu Jin gently pushed Mo Zhixuan away, asking softly.

It was too familiar!

The feeling he gave was really too familiar.

Whether it was his full head of silver hair or his powerful presence, he was just like the man from her dreams.

Chu Jin looked at him, overwhelmed with thoughts.

She felt that she knew the man before her.

But she couldn’t remember where she had seen him before, and her mind drew a blank when it came to his memory.

"You don’t recognize me?" Mo Zhixuan looked at her, his deep phoenix eyes filled with disbelief.

Chu Jin looked at him, shook her head, "I don’t, who are you?"

Mo Zhixuan didn’t answer her directly but took a deep breath and pulled her back into his embrace.

No wonder she had been in the Superpower World for so long and hadn’t come to find him or returned to the Chu Family.

She had lost her memory.

How much suffering had his Jin endured?

Mo Zhixuan held her tightly, resting his chin on her shoulder as the liquid in his eyes uncontrollably spilled over, instantly dampening her shoulder.

"You’re crying," Chu Jin said, her body stiff, her voice laced with uncertainty.

"No," Mo Zhixuan’s voice was hoarse as he spoke. He wouldn’t cry.

"Stop crying," Chu Jin raised her hand, gently patting his back, comforting him, "Men should not shed tears lightly."

At her words, Mo Zhixuan hugged her even tighter, and he even nibbled lightly on her earlobe, causing her to shiver.

"Don’t do this," Chu Jin felt somewhat breathless from his intense embrace, and tentatively asked, "There should not be intimate contact between men and women, is what we’re doing... not quite right?"

In her dreams.

This silver-haired man was deeply in love with someone else.

And this silver hair had turned white for that woman.

He loved that woman in red so much, so why was he now holding her like this?

Although she was not resistant to his embrace.

Doing so, however, seemed somewhat inappropriate.

After a long while, Mo Zhixuan finally let her go.

Chu Jin stepped back half a step, lifted her eyes slightly, and asked, "What’s your name? Did we know each other before?"

"Chu Jin! Don’t pay attention to him, you didn’t know this person at all before, he’s just a fraudster, come with me!" Bai Ruyu, scrambling off the ground, with no time to wipe the blood at the corner of his mouth, threw a Magic Artifact at Mo Zhixuan and grabbed Chu Jin’s wrist, running in the opposite direction.

Chu Jin was abruptly pulled away by Bai Ruyu.

Mo Zhixuan quickly dodged the Magic Artifact, and in the blink of an eye, he appeared in front of them, blocking their path.

"Let go of her!" Mo Zhixuan looked at Bai Ruyu with a cold stare, his deep, phoenix eyes filled with a chilling intent to kill.

At that moment, he looked as if he wanted to tear Bai Ruyu to shreds immediately.

"I won’t let go!" Bai Ruyu took up his Magic Artifact, readying himself for defense and attack.

"Jin," Mo Zhixuan lowered his gaze towards Chu Jin again, and the coldness in his eyes dissipated completely. In a softer voice, he said, "Come here."

His low voice was so tender it seemed like water could be wrung from it.

It was a difference between heaven and earth compared to just moments before.

Only when facing Chu Jin would he show such expression; to others, he always wore the same icy facade.

There was even a rumor in the Superpower World.

The newly appointed leader has facial paralysis.

Hearing his voice, Chu Jin walked towards Mo Zhixuan as if she were bewitched, her feet moving involuntarily.

Mo Zhixuan watched her, the icy look on his face softening further.

"Don’t go over there!" Bai Ruyu tightened his grip on Chu Jin’s wrist, pulling her back, "He’s no good person! Chu Jin, don’t be fooled by him!"

With those words, Bai Ruyu coughed lightly, coughing up blood.

Just now, Bai Ruyu had been seriously injured by Mo Zhixuan.

Chu Jin looked at Mo Zhixuan and then glanced at Bai Ruyu before standing still, no longer moving forward.

To her.

Bai Ruyu was not a bad person, Chu Jin had already considered him a friend, and yet, he had hurt her friend. If Mo Zhixuan truly knew her, then he should not have harmed Bai Ruyu.

Although Mo Zhixuan gave her a very familiar feeling, she could not remember who exactly he was.

She couldn’t be sure if he was a good person or a bad one.

In her dreams, he clearly adored another woman, and just now, he had been so intimately close to her.

Could it be that she and the woman in her dreams had fallen for the same man, and then he chose the one from the dreams, leaving her heartbroken and leading to her suicidal plunge into the river? Yet, she didn’t die, but was saved by Uncle Wu and Aunt Lin, causing her amnesia? Combining the Korean dramas she had watched in the last few days, Chu Jin pieced together various melodramatic scenarios in her mind.

Who was he exactly! What was their relationship before?

Chu Jin stared at Mo Zhixuan, feeling as if dust-covered memories in her head were about to burst forth, her head pounding with pain as if about to explode, nearly bringing her to the brink of collapse.

"Who exactly are you?" Chu Jin, despite her headache, asked, her voice trembling.

With one hand pressed to her temple, the other was still held by Bai Ruyu.

Right now, Chu Jin was only concerned about who the man before her was, momentarily forgetting that her wrist was still grasped by Bai Ruyu and their close proximity, in a somewhat ambiguous stance.

Seeing their interlocked hands, a sarcastic smile crossed Mo Zhixuan’s lips.

"Ha ha, who am I? Chu Jin, you actually ask me who I am?" Mo Zhixuan said, laughing, "Indeed, who am I? Even you don’t remember who I am, who else will remember me then?"

His voice, too, was tinged with desolation.

There was a hint of self-mockery in his voice.

Mo Zhixuan turned his gaze back to Chu Jin’s face and then spoke, his voice beginning to grow hoarse, as if his emotions were on the verge of collapse.

In his deep, phoenix-like eyes, there was an endless abyss of black.

Dark and heavy.

"I’ve been searching for you for an entire year, 365 days and nights, 8760 hours, 525600 minutes, 31536000 seconds, but what about you? You have forgotten me. I have imagined countless scenarios of our reunion, but never once did I anticipate this one. Chu Jin, do you think my heart doesn’t ache?"

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