After The Vicious Cannon Fodder Was Reborn CH 185 As If I Would Be Afraid Of Him?

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The large group of people all went into the courtyard. Cao Miao followed behind with an embarrassed expression. Just as he was about to step through the threshold, old man Song, who was walking at the front with Tao Mu’s support, suddenly turned his head: “Did you not hear what Tao Mu said? This is a private residence, and you are not welcome.”

Tao Mu was not a person who could keep his temper in check since he was a child. Back then when Cao Miao said such things to him, the child Tao Mu couldn’t swallow it down, walking around with a belly full of anger and looking for someone to vent on. Resulting in him beating up all the hooligans in the nearby alleys. When in the kitchen cutting vegetables, the kitchen knife was also chopped loudly. Old man Song knew that something was wrong with his cub, so he secretly asked Feng Yuan to inquire about it, and only then did he know that Cao Miao, this little bastard, had done such an ungrateful thing.

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Old man Song still remembered that every time Tao Mu brought food from Song Ji back to the orphanage, it was that kid who grabbed the food the fastest and ate the most. He even came to find him behind Tao Mu’s back, pretentiously asking to become a disciple of Song Ji, and saying that he was willing to support him in his retirement. With a swipe of his eyes, Mr. Song knew that this child was a bad apple. Besides, that kid was clumsy and didn’t have this talent.

Mr. Song did not agree at that time. Cao Miao also begged him not to tell Tao Mu about this, saying that he was worried that Tao Mu would get angry and would beat him, and would not give him food in the future. Mr. Song didn’t like Cao Miao’s sneaky character. In fact, if he really asked Tao Mu to help him honestly, even if old man Song didn’t like Cao Miao, for the sake of Tao Mu’s face, he at least could let Cao Miao be an apprentice at Song Ji and learn the craftsmanship honestly.

Too bad Cao Miao had his own petty thoughts and couldn’t trust Tao Mu. Naturally Mr. Song would not be polite either and treat it as business. No talent was no talent.

Afterwards, old man Song also laughed at Tao Mu’s bad eyes. After all these years of bringing him delicious food, he was afraid that it all went to the dogs. Tao Mu was even quite upset with him. In the end, everything followed as he predicted.

Back then, everyone was a child, and there were good and bad, justices and grievances. Anyway, Tao Mu didn’t suffer, so Mr. Song didn’t want to quibble over the matter. But now Tao Mu was his own grandson, and also their direct disciple of Song Ji. In terms of feelings and reason, old man Song must protect him and vent that old grievance for their little cub!

Cao Miao did not expect that Song Daozhen, this old bastard, still had such a nasty temper after so many years. He still remembered that when he saw Tao Mu having a good relationship with Song Ji, every day there was delicious food and drink, and he could even bring some back, he also wanted to become the old man’s student. He also offered to give the old man who was a stranger to him elderly support. But the result was that the stinky old man was very arrogant, and even scolded him very badly. Not only did he not agree to accept him as a disciple, he even informed Tao Mu. Don’t know what this old bastard said, such that Tao Mubfound him and beat him up very severely.

Now that beating had really hurt! Cao Miao swore at that time that he would be better than Tao Mu in the future. Make a lot of money by himself, eat whatever he want, wear whatever he want, and never look at other people’s faces just for a bite of food.

So when he left the orphanage after graduating from junior high school, he really wanted to work hard and make a career for himself in society. But he didn’t expect that this society was not that easy. He had no education and no background. He had some cleverness but couldn’t bear hardships. Relying on ingratiating himself to a contractor, he thought he could make some money. Who knew that the contractor was reported for stealing materials at the construction site, and someone was sent to investigate. Because the evidence was solid, the contractor and a group of construction workers were all convicted, almost even implicating him.

Cao Miao fled the construction site that evening. While waiting for the train at the train station, he saw Tao Mu’s news on the big screen. Only then did he know that after just a few years, Tao Mu not only got admitted to a prestigious university and became a celebrity, but also created a website by himself and was now worth billions of dollars.

Cao Miao was immediately envious and jealous. He felt that God was too unfair. They were both orphans, but Tao Mu was not only handsome, he also had the brains, and had always been liked by adults since he was a child. Even if he was returned to the orphanage by his adoptive parents, he was able to coax his neighbors with sweet words, and he never lacked for good things since he was a child.

He was clearly two years older than Tao Mu, but he had to pinch his nose and call Tao Mu big brother. When Tao Mu was in a good mood, he gave them food and clothing, as if beckoning cats and dogs. If he was in a bad mood, it was a beating. Cao Miao had been unconvinced since childhood. But he couldn’t beat Tao Mu, and he was greedy for Tao Mu’s good things, so he could only follow Tao Mu as a sidekick.

But he didn’t want to be Tao Mu’s sidekick all his life. When he left the orphanage after graduating from junior high school, his most urgent wish was to get rid of Tao Mu. Get rid of the shadow of being just a sidekick. That’s why when Tao Mu and Feng Yuan traveled across most of Beijing City to find him, he put on a rich man’s attitude, treated Tao Mu to eat, and deliberately used words to humiliate him.

Tao Mu was indeed angered, and flipped the table on the spot. He also got punched by the several brothers he found.

Seeing the backs of Tao Mu and Feng Yuan leaving in a pathetic manner, Cao Miao felt that he had finally avenged the grievances from back then and could now raise his head. He also vowed to do better, climb to a height that Tao Mu, that little bastard, could not even reach. To be a big boss.

But Cao Miao did not expect that before he even made something of himself in society, Tao Mu was already several steps ahead of him. Relying on his good looks, he was admitted to the Beijing Film Academy and became a celebrity. Then he created FlyNews.com. Cao Miao also played FlyNews. He thought this website was really fun. But he never thought that this website was actually created by Tao Mu.

Moreover, Tao Mu not only founded FlyNews.com, he also learned to trade stocks. He heard of the current crisis in the stock market, and that the stock market was not doing well, many people have lost money. But Tao Mu made a lot of money and became a partner of a multinational financial company. Only big bosses and big stars surrounded him and he actually even brought down the Sheng’an Group himself.

It was only when Cao Miao saw this news that he realized that the old man he looked down upon since he was a child had such an impressive background. Just that shabby signboard of Song Ji, could actually be worth hundreds of millions yuan? But the key was that such a valuable signboard that was worth several hundred million, the old man actually gave it to Tao Mu?

Cao Miao couldn’t believe it when he searched Tao Mu’s news online. Was such an impressive person really the orphan he had known since they were children? But the facts were there, and Cao Miao couldn’t help but believe it.

After thinking about it, Cao Miao could only blame Tao Mu for having a better life than him. Because Tao Mu was handsome, he was admitted to a prestigious film university. Because he was admitted to university, he created FlyNews.com, and speculated in stocks.

If it were him, if he had the opportunity to go to university, Cao Miao might not do worse than Tao Mu.

Thinking of this, Cao Miao not only hated Tao Mu, but also hated Song Daozhen who refused to accept him as his apprentice. He even hated Dean Tao. Because Dean Tao let Tao Mu go to high school, but she didn’t let him go.

He came out to work right after graduating from junior high school!

Everyone was a child of the orphanage, so why should they be treated differently? Was it because Cao Miao was not as popular as Tao Mu?

Cao Miao felt indignant. But he also knew that he didn’t have the confidence to compete with Tao Mu ever since they were still children. So after thinking about it, Cao Miao finally decided to pack up and go to Tao Mu.

Cao Miao had imagined that he would be humiliated when he bowed his head to Tao Mu. He guessed that Tao Mu would sneer at him, predicted that Feng Yuan might stop Tao Mu from taking him in to avenge what happened in the past. But Cao Miao was confident that he knew Tao Mu very well, and he felt that with Tao Mu’s temper, he would eventually accept him back.

It was no big deal, just losing some face, but in today’s society, how much was face worth?

However, what Cao Miao didn’t expect was that even though he had prepared himself to be humiliated by Tao Mu. When Tao Mu saw him again, he would be so heartless. Completely disregarding their friendship from back then, not even letting him say a second sentence, and simply just kicked him away?

That old bastard even fanned the flames, adding fuel to the fire!

“Dean Tao…..” Cao Miao took a deep breath and looked at Dean Tao eagerly: “Please help me ask for forgiveness. I really know I was wrong. I came back this time hoping Brother Mu can take me in——”

“You, you are not allowed to, to call brother Mu! Is brother, brother Mu something you deserve to call?” Feng Yuan stepped in front of Dean Tao and interrupted Cao Miao’s words. He glared at Cao Miao and said, “Go away!”

“What’s going on? Who is this person?” Liu Yao asked impatiently.

When Cao Miao left the orphanage, Tao Mu hadn’t gone to work at Night. Therefore, Liu Yao and Meng Qi did not know about this issue at all.

So old man Song explained the backstory in a succinct manner. Liu Yao’s eyebrows were instantly twisted into a knot: “F**k, it turned out to be an ungrateful white-eyed wolf. Seeing Tao Mu doing well for himself so you came back to hug his thighs. F**k off, our little cub is not lacking in sycophants. Go back to wherever it is you came from. I warn you, this is a private residence. If you take one step further, I will call the police to arrest you!”

Liu Yao was originally just talking casually, but Cao Miao’s face changed immediately. He indeed took two steps back sheepishly, looking at Dean Tao pitifully: “Dean, please help me.”

Dean Tao looked at Cao Miao, then at Tao Mu, but didn’t say anything in the end.

The human heart was made of flesh. Although Dean Tao also felt bad that Cao Miao did not have it easy over these years, she felt more distressed for Tao Mu. She knew very well how much suffering Tao Mu had endured over the years and how difficult it was to get to where he was today.

Cao Miao was brought up by her. She knew that Cao Miao had a bad personality since he was a child. The entertainment industry was so complicated, and with Cao Miao’s temperament, if he followed Tao Mu, he was sure to cause trouble. As for FlyNews, only top students who had graduated from key universities were hired, so it was useless for Cao Miao to go.

Therefore, Dean Tao’s intention was to discuss with Mr. Song about sending him to Song Ji’s training school as an apprentice. If he learned a craft, he would be able to support himself in the future.

But in front of so many people, it was not easy for Dean Tao to explain anything further. After all, Tao Mu and the others had just returned, and they didn’t even drink a sip of water yet.

As Dean Tao thought this, she could only persuade: “Cao Miao, you go back to the orphanage first. Tao Mu and the others have just returned, and we can talk about it later.”

Dean Tao originally wanted to take things steady. Who knew that because of this little delay, Cao Miao also directed his hatred towards Dean Tao. He felt that Dean Tao was a petty person who flattered those higher than her and stepped on those lower and just didn’t want to speak for him.

But Cao Miao didn’t show it on his face, he just smiled at Dean Tao and waved to Tao Mu, and then went back sheepishly.

Liu Yao looked at Cao Miao’s back, frowned and said, “There is something wrong with this kid.”

“When he heard that I was going to call the police, he was just like the mouse hearing the cat. Did you see how he was so frightened that his face turned white.”

“I say, this kid didn’t do something bad outside and sneaked back, right?”

When Dean Tao heard this, her heart tightened: “Then, what should we do now?”

“It’s nothing. Seeing that he dares to return to Beijing to ask Tao Mu ti take him in, even if he committed a crime, it shouldn’t be a big deal. At most, just a petty thief.” Meng Qi said casually, “But this kid’s character is not good, and if he stays by Tao Mu’s side there can only be trouble. I think it’s better to just forget about it.”

The people present were all Tao Mu’s friends, and no one would think of an outsider over him. Meng Qi’s words were naturally spoken to Dean Tao.

Dean Tao knew it well, and immediately smiled: “I think so too. So my plan was to send him to Song Ji’s training school as an apprentice. Let him learn some craftsmanship.”

“That can’t work either.” This time, it was Mr. Song who objected: “This kid has bad conduct. Moreover he is unwilling to endure hardship. He can’t be Song Ji’s apprentice.”

Don’t look at Song Ji’s chef training school only accepting apprenticeships, but in fact, Mr. Song’s recruitment was even more strict now than in the past. All apprentices had come from major chef schools and were only admitted after a series of assessments. Not only did they have to learn Song Ji’s cooking skills, but also had to learn the Song family genealogy and traditions, hotel management and foreign languages. It could be said that it was completely an elite mode of cultivation.

For a person like Cao Miao, even if he was admitted, Mr. Song was still worried that this mouse poop would ruin a pot of good porridge. How could he let Dean Tao ruin Song Ji’s name with just a few words.

Dean Tao’s face became hot, and she said worriedly: “I also know that Cao Miao’s character is not very good. But he still came from the orphanage, and now he has returned hoping Tao Mu might take him in. If Tao Mu ignores him, I am also afraid that he would go out and talk slanderous nonsense. It will affect Tao Mu’s reputation.”

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“I’m not afraid.” Tao Mu said lightly, “You can’t condone the bad guy just because he might do bad things. I work hard outside to live a good life and to be able to protect the family I care about. Not to let villains follow suit in enjoying the benefits.”

“If he is honest, I wouldn’t be bothered to pay attention to him. If he dared to stir things up in front of me…..” Tao Mu raised his eyebrows and sneered fiercely: “As if I would be afraid of him?”

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His Majesty And Ministers CH 18 His Majesty Fails To Escape

Xu Yuying came out of her boudoir with a flute box in her hand, raised her head and hearing the sound of the guqin, she frowned, “That lunatic again?”

“Yes.” The little servant girl followed her, “often at this time, he would sit in the courtyard and play the guqin.”

“Lunatic.” Xu Yuying stroked the flute box in her hand, “It’s a pity, he has such good looks.”

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Gu Yun was looking for the source of the music and slowly following the sound. The sound of the guqin was high and low, and it was played rather discordantly, but it still moved his heart.

As he walked, the surrounding scenery gradually became desolate and dilapidated, and the words “Hongqin House” suddenly appeared in front of him. Under the plaque was a crumbling red lacquer courtyard door, the vermilion paint mottled and dirty.

And the sound of the guqin was only separated by a wall.

Gu Yun didn’t rush to push open the doors, but stood quietly for a while. After the guqin music subsided, he stepped forward and knocked twice.

“Gu Yun of the Gu family in the southwest, I heard the sound of the guqin, and I would like to meet your excellency.”

There was only silence behind the door.

Gu Yun waited and said in a louder voice, “Then I will push the door and come in?”

Still silent.

Gu Yun pressed his palm against the door knocker, paused slightly, and then pushed it open.

The first thing that caught his eye was a blooming parasol tree, and even in the dark night, it still shone like a crown.

A person sat quietly under a flower branch, his hair was not tied, his clothes were like rags, and his long bangs blocked his profile. Looking from Gu Yun’s position, one would be shocked at his thin stature and bony wrists.

Gu Yun’s Adam’s apple moved: “You…”

The man slowly stood up holding the guqin, turned his back to Gu Yun, and walked into the house step by step. He was so thin that he was practically all bones, and the clothes hung large and baggy on his skeleton-like figure, as if he was about to fly away with the wind.

“Wait!” Gu Yun took two steps forward, “Qi Lan?”

The man’s steps paused.

Gu Yun said firmly: “You are Qi Lan, I recognize you.”

The man looked back at him with a look of panic, and Gu Yun was taken aback.

His cheeks were sunken, his pupils were dull and his lips were chapped white. He didn’t look at all like the young master of the Qi family, who used to be beautifully handsome and possessed great literary talent. But his natural beauty was still there, long eyelashes lowered and eyes gentle.

Even with rough clothes and messy hair, it did not hide his beauty. No wonder it made Xu Huang disregard his reputation and insisted on snatching him into the manor.

“You…” Gu Yun was about to take a step forward, but the man had already hurried into the room holding the guqin tight to his chest, and the door was closed with a creak.

“Gu Gongzi.”

Gu Yun turned his head and saw Xu Yuying standing there with a forced smile: “Why did you come here, gongzi?”

Gu Yun turned his face slightly: “I was attracted by the sound of the guqin.”

Xu Yuying came over with the flute box and said, “It’s not advisable to stay here for a long time. Gongzi, please go back to your original place. When this person goes crazy, he will attack anyone he sees.”

She said so with a hint of concern, but Gu Yun was not appeased at all, and with a flap of his sleeves, he cupped his hands and said, “It’s already quite late, and I won’t bother you any more. I will take my leave from the manor and go back to the inn. My lady, please go back to your room and rest.”

Xu Yuying’s expression shifted: “But…”

“I will be leaving now.” Gu Yun nodded lightly, turned around and left. If he was in a good mood, it didn’t matter to be polite. If he was unhappy, then the Gu family did not have to give anyone face.

Just as he walked outside the high walls, he couldn’t help but look up to take a look, but only saw a flower growing on the tree that was as bright as snow.

On Jing Ye’s side.

In the middle of the night, the three of them slept in a clearing in the woods, only the bright bonfire kept crackling.

Jing Ye was sleeping fitfully when suddenly he felt someone touching his wrist. He woke up in a haze, and in front of him was Yuan Mo, who had followed him on the night of the Thousand Autumn Festival.

Jing Ye: “!”

Yuan Mo raised his hand to signal for silence, and gestured him to lower his head to look at the wrist guards on his wrists then tapped at the area near the back of his hand.

Jing Ye: “…” What?

These movements only took a few seconds, and then he heard a very fast sound of something breaking through the air, and it was Jin Jue who swung over the whip in his hand.

Yuan Mo dodged to the side with Jing Ye and drew his sword to meet the whip that brought with it a strong wind. However, Jing Ye felt his vision darken, and Yu Heng also joined in.

Thinking of Yuan Mo’s movement just now of lightly tapping the wrist guard, Jing Ye subconsciously raised his wrist to block the other’s grabbing fingers. He felt his wrist being grasped, tightened, and then released suddenly.

The man staggered back a few steps, expressionless.

Jin Jue was taken aback by this situation, his movements also slowed down a bit, and lost his momentum. He immediately knelt back on one knee and blocked Yuan Mo’s sword with his whip.

This whip was actually made of finely melted iron, and when metal met metal, small sparks flew in their wake.

Yuan Mo leaned against his sword and watched him as he spoke slowly.

“What was given a few days ago, is now returned to its original owner.”

Jin Jue raised his eyebrows, the corners of his mouth twitched into a smile. He used his hand to block Yuan Mo’s blade. The latter took a few steps back but still stabbed forward with his sword.

The two fought in the open space, the light reflecting off the sword flickered, and the shadows of the whip danced.

Jing Ye saw that Jin Jue couldn’t get to him, and Yu Heng was also unable to stop him either, so he ran under the tree and untied Obsidian’s reins, getting on his horse.

Yuan Mo stepped back and shouted, “Go south!”

Southward. Jing Ye looked at the surrounding woods, it was pitch black, where the hell was south…

His Majesty the wise and decisive Emperor only hesitated for a second, then resolutely pulled the reins, and with a lift of Obsidian’s hoofs, he ran towards the due north.

Yuan Mo: “…”

“Getting distracted?” Jin Jue was already approaching again in a single breath, “Last time I used the poison needle, this time…let me experience the so-called Yuan Family Sword.”

Yuan Mo’s thin lips pursed, and greeted him with his sword.

Jing Ye first steered with the reins for a while, then let go of the reins and let Obsidian run wild in the woods.

The night was dark like ink, and he didn’t know how long they ran, but his field of vision gradually became brighter. They had already arrived outside the forest.

Jing Ye tugged on the reins, and Obsidian slowed down obediently.

He couldn’t help rubbing his face.

Now…where was this?

Jing Ye looked around, but he couldn’t see any road. It was probably an untouched field.

He glanced back and suddenly saw a clump of firewood burning in a clearing in the distance.

A traveler passing by?

Jing Ye hesitated for a moment, and then slowly rode forward. Anyway, he didn’t know where he had run to or how far it was from Yuan Mo, so he’d better find someone to ask. If the other had bad intentions, no big deal, he would just sit on the horse and could run away at any time.

The horse hoofs kicked and stepped to the front of the cluster of firewood, where a man lay on his back beside the fire, as if he had fallen asleep.

Jing Ye said, “This brother?”

The man slowly opened his eyes.

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“I was staying in the forest near here.” Jing Ye pointed to the not-so-distant distance, “When I woke up, I accidentally lost my way. I hope this brother can point me in the right direction…”

The man in his forties with a slender figure slowly sat up when he heard the words.

“…” Jing Ye suddenly felt a sense of crisis, pulling his horse back two steps.

The man looked at him and smiled: “Jing Ye?”

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His Majesty And Ministers CH 17 His Majesty Gets Kidnapped

The flower lantern market was lit up as bright as day.

The streets were crowded with people, and the noises of so many people. Jing Ye was wearing a dark blue robe, swinging a folding fan made of ivory and white silk, and walking through the crowd with a smile on his face.

Feng Ling walked side by side with him, while Ye Mao in a servant’s uniform followed behind him with a bitter face.

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Ye Gonggong: “Your Majesty…Young master, this market is full of who knows what unsavory…”

Jing Ye: “Elder, how much are these candied haws?”

The old man in his fifties stood with the straw stick stuck with candied haws and said with a smile, “Five coins for a bunch. Today is the Thousand Autumn Festival so it sold well. There are only four bunches left. Does gongzi want to buy it all?”

Ye Mao leaned over to Jing Ye: “Young master, let’s not eat this outside stuff…” Before he could finish speaking, his mouth was stuffed with a stick of candied haws, “Mmph!”

“Even food can’t stop your whining.” Jing Ye simply reached out and took the purse on his waist, poured the money out and saw that it was all pieces of silver, so he picked the smallest piece and handed it to the old man, “Do you have change for this?”

“Certainly.” The old man weighed the amount of silver, put down the straw stick with a smile, pulled a large pouch over, counted out some coins for a long time, and finally took out a few copper coins.

Was he kidding, just this?

Immediately, the old man stuffed the copper coins into his pocket, lifted the pouch, and handed it to Jing Ye.

The latter took it, and immediately stumbled, almost falling to the ground.

Jing Ye: “…”

Feng Ling watched from the side and couldn’t help laughing, but recalling that this was the honorable emperor, he could only hold it in desperately. So when Jing Ye turned around, he saw a handsome face with bright smiling eyes.

Suddenly, a tall man walked out of the crowd, silently stepped forward and took over the bag of copper coins.

Jing Ye glanced at Ye Mao, who nodded to him, so he pulled out the remaining three sticks of candied haws on the straw, one for himself, the other for Feng Ling, and the last stick, he thought about it and then gave it to the man who carried the bag of copper coins for him.

“Your reward.”

The man said, “Thanking the young master.”

Jing Ye nodded and smiled: “Well, go ahead and eat.”

The man paused, and obediently stuffed the candied haws into his mouth. He originally had a stern face, but now he was biting a string of candied haws in his mouth. The cool guy’s aura had been completely destroyed, making Jing Ye want to laugh.

Suddenly there was a burst of laughter not far away. Jing Ye said: “It’s so lively, let’s go over there and see?” He immediately took Feng Ling’s hand and walked over.

“It should be the lantern dealer asking people to guess lantern riddles.” Feng Ling looked at him and smiled, “It occurs every year, the young master can just watch it from the outside the crowd lest you are influenced by those smells.”

“Am I so delicate?” Jing Ye frowned and shook the fan, but he still compromised, “Fine, I’ll listen to you.”

I’ll listen to you.

Feng Ling’s heart jumped when he said this, and his eyes softened unconsciously.

The four of them had just walked to the edge of the crowd when they suddenly heard screams, the sound of collapsing shelves, and the sound of horses’ hooves kicking violently.

Jing Ye frowned: “This is…”

The sound quickly changed from far to near, and the crowd immediately surged to either side of the street. He was hit by the wall of people in front of him, and he couldn’t help staggering back, forced to let go of Feng Ling’s hand in the process.

Under the emperor’s feet, who dared to violate the law and ride a horse in a busy city! When he raised his head, he saw a fifteen- or sixteen-year-old boy sitting on a tall steed, with an arrogant and vicious expression on his face, which was comparable to that of the young emperor back then.

Jing Ye gritted his teeth, but his arm was suddenly grabbed by someone, and a man’s voice sounded behind him: “Gongzi, please follow this subordinate…” However, he suddenly groaned and his hold loosened.

“What…” Jing Ye was about to turn his head, but a hand hit the back of his neck, and his vision suddenly went black.

The person who came took advantage of the situation to grab and take him out of the crowd while the crowd was in chaos, and dodged into an alley on the side of the street.

There was already someone waiting against the wall inside, and when they saw him dodging in, they stood up straight.

“It’s done?”

“It’s done.”

Yonghua Palace.

“Seven black-clothed guards.” Gu Hong stood in the hall, “Including the head of the guard, yet managed to kidnap the emperor right under your nose.”

“Yuan Mo, it’s me who thought too highly of you.”

The man lowered his head and knelt on one knee: “This subordinate was negligent.”

“Negligent?” Gu Hong sneered, “…Get out, when he comes back, you will go to the Prison Division to collect your punishment. Fifty whips and not one less.”

Yuan Mo leaned down and touched the cold ground with his forehead: “This subordinate is leaving.” Then he got up and stepped back silently.

“You’re angry.” Lin Xiaosheng’s voice came from behind the screen, “Gu Gongzi has never been so angry before.”

Gu Hong turned around, and Lin Xiaosheng walked out slowly from behind the screen, his figure dashing, but his features gentle as spring water.

“He’s not as tall as you.”

“It’s no matter.” Lin Xiaosheng lightly tapped the makeup on his face, “When sitting, it won’t show as much. Those officials are too afraid and would never dare to look carefully. Did you find out who did it? The Zhao family?”

“Just a clown jumping on the beam, he doesn’t have such courage.” Gu Hong said softly, “The news just sent from the pavilion two days ago, two people from Pingyue City infiltrated the capital.”

Lin Xiaosheng paused: “Pingyue City?…No wonder.”

Gu Hong looked at him: “Ye Mao is just outside the hall, tell him to be careful and don’t reveal any hints.”

“En.”

Gu Hong turned around and went outside the hall. The servant boy who was serving him hurriedly followed. Lin Xiaosheng laughed and said, “Be careful, your master is angry.”

The servant boy shrank his neck and nodded again and again.

To the north of the capital there was a cluster of jade mountains. Because the mountains were deep and dangerous, and wild animals often infested them, the area was deserted for dozens of miles.

In the mountains.

The treetops swayed lightly, and a squirrel nimbly jumped down from the branch, dug at the soil, and suddenly it seemed to smell something, raised its head and quickly escaped.

Not far away the entrance of a cave could be seen. A dying tiger fell to the ground and panted, its claws clawing at the ground twice, before gradually closing its eyes.

The man sitting idle watching the cave entrance smiled, took out a gorgeous and brilliant red gold earring from his pocket, and put it on his left ear.

“The fur of this big worm is so beautiful, it’s better to peel it off and make a jacket.”

“Skin it yourself.” The man who was starting a fire in the cave glanced at him, disgusted, “Filthy.”

“As if you are any clean, you’re the one who killed the big worm.”

“Mmmph…” Jing Ye, who was sitting on the innermost side with his mouth blocked and his hands and feet tied, “…Mmph.”

The man turned his eyes and saw tears glistening in his eyes, so he couldn’t help sneering: “This cowardly emperor actually cried.”

Jing Ye: “…”

The man at the entrance of the cave walked in with a smile, stood in front of Jing Ye, leaned over and glanced at him, “A useless rice bucket he might be, but what a beauty.”

Jing Ye was born with a gentle and elegant appearance, and also possessed a dignity and self-control acquired since childhood. Therefore, compared with other good-looking people, it added an extra touch of charm.

“For the sake of this.” The man reached out and untied the cloth tied around his mouth, “Come, I’ll let you talk.”

“Bah, I…” Jing Ye took advantage of the situation to move back, exhaled, and then looked at the two with sincere eyes, “…I’m so hungry, do you have food?”

Man: “…”

“No ingredients.” The man sitting by the fire turned his head, “How to cook.”

Jing Ye swallowed his saliva and turned his eyes to the dead tiger at the entrance of the cave, his eagerness obvious.

The other two: “…”

Feng Ling stood silently at the gate of the palace. After a long time, a little eunuch walked out quickly and said, “His Majesty is busy with state affairs, Lord Feng, please go back.”

“Since that’s the case…” Feng Ling lowered his eyes, then raised his head again and asked, “Is His Majesty alright?”

The little eunuch smiled and said, “His Majesty has been in good spirits these past few days. No need for a servant to say anything, didn’t my lord meet His Majesty last night.”

“Yes.” Feng Ling pondered for a while, then smiled, “I thought too much.”

The little eunuch smiled: “Then…my lord, please walk slowly?”

“En.” Feng Ling nodded and turned around.

The three walked to the foothills of the Jade Mountain.

Jin Jue let out a whistle, and called three sturdy horses from both sides of the road. Yu Heng got on the horse first, Jin Jue took the whip from his waist, pointed it at one of them, and smiled at Jing Ye: “This is Obsidian. Can you ride a horse?”

Jing Ye lifted the gauze veil on his head and looked at the dark horse that stopped in front of him. This horse’s fur was dark and shiny, its eyes were inky with specks of brownish-yellow, and its long face when facing Jing Ye seemed very tame.

He couldn’t help but feel moved. What young boy did not dream of such a thing. In the martial arts novels he read when he was a child, those knight-errants who roamed jianghu and danced on the edge of knives often rode such a good horse over thousands of miles, which was quite the enviable thing.

Jing Ye couldn’t help but put his hands on Obsidian’s face. This horse seemed very human-like, lowering its head and gently rubbing against his palm.

The two people on the side were surprised. If Obsidian was not too difficult to tame, he would not be without a master even now.

Jing Ye was deeply moved by comrade Obsidian’s behavior, he petted it in his arms excitedly for a long time, finally took out two fruits, and stuffed them into Obsidian’s mouth with a smile.

…Wait, fruit?

It’s the leftovers he ate earlier…

The dark horse had already started to chew happily, but in the next second, the horse’s mouth opened wide, and he sneezed in an earth-shattering manner!

Jing Ye, who was sprayed with saliva: “…”

The three had not yet reached the city gate, but the sky had already darkened. Yu Heng stopped in the front and turned around, saying, “It’s late, find a place to rest?”

Jin Jue reigned his horse and smiled, “Just go to the inn where we stayed in, the boss is honest.”

“There should be no rain tonight.” Yu Heng raised his head and looked, “It’s better to stay the night in the wild.”

Jin Jue frowned: “Are you serious? Did you forget when we came…”

This remark had obviously stepped on someone’s weak point, and the man turned his head: “Go to the inn.”

Four days later, Tianyu, Zhenbei General’s Manor.

That night.

The hall was full of song and laughter. Xu Ming sat high in the main seat, with his official wife Madam Yang on the right, and Lady Dong Ling on the left.

Gu Yun and Li Tingqiu sat chatting together with the aristocratic sons from Tianyu. When Gu Yun raised his head, he saw the daughter of the Xu family who was sitting beside Madam Yang looking at him, so he smiled back at her, and the face of the young lady of Xu instantly turned red.

Madam Yang had already noticed it, so she leaned into her daughter’s ear and said, “You like him?”

Young Lady Xu blushed for a while before nodding lightly: “Yes.”

Gu Yun and a few young gongzi exchanged cups for a while, before pulling Li Tingqiu’s sleeves.

The latter turned his head slightly: “What?”

“It’s time to go back.” Gu Yun raised his cup with a smile, and said softly, “If we don’t leave, a pool of spring water will be shattered.”

Li Tingqiu raised his eyebrows: “That young lady of the Xu family?”

“You saw it too?” Gu Yun touched his nose.

“The so-called looking through the autumn water.” Li Tingqiu raised his cup and took a sip, “No one could not see it.”

Gu Yun got up: “Then let’s go quickly…”

“Gu Gongzi.”

The two looked up and saw a docile looking maid walking over and said, “The Madam has an invitation.”

Gu Yun: “…”

Li Tingqiu drank the cup of wine, dropped the wine cup and got up and said, “I will take my leave first.”

Gu Yun nodded helplessly.

Walking in front of Madam Yang, the young lady of the Xu family leaned against her mother shyly, peeking at him from time to time, the demeanor of a girl in love completely obvious to all with eyes.

Gu Yun cupped his hands and said, “Madam, greetings.”

“Gu Gongzi.” Madam Yang looked at the third young master of the Gu family with a smile and was very satisfied, “This is the first time gongzi had come to our General’s Manor, the flowers and trees in the garden happened to be newly renovated. There is a lot of noise at this banquet, so why not go to the garden for a walk and relax?”

As Madam Yang had already spoken, it was inconvenient for Gu Yun to dismiss them, so he nodded with a smile.

Madam Yang couldn’t help but smile even deeper: “Then let my little girl bring the servants and lead Gu Gongzi to go for a tour.” Her daughter beside her became more and more shy, but her eyes lit up.

Gu Yun felt exasperation in his heart, but he could only cup his hands again: “Then I must trouble the young lady.”

The garden of the General’s Manor could be considered as properly trimmed and maintained, but it was far inferior to the gardens of the Gu Manor. After all, the Gu family had a second young master who was famous for his artistic cleverness.

Thinking of his cheap second brother at home…Gu Yun couldn’t help clenching his teeth, if it wasn’t for him shirking his duties, why would he be forced to stand in the cold wind facing this young lady of the Xu family who had a pool of spring water in her heart! Even drinking with Li Tingqiu was better than this!

The young lady of the Xu family stood with her sweetheart who she fell for at first sight, and the redness on her face never once faded. After thinking about it for a long time, she said softly, “I heard that gongzi is good at playing the flute, could…could you play it for Yu Ying?”

Gu Yun smiled lightly and said, “I went out in a hurry, and I didn’t bring my bamboo flute. My lady, forgive me.”

“Yu Ying, Yu Ying…has a jade flute, which has been kept in the box and no one has ever used it.” Xu Yuying raised her head, her expression adoring. “Can gongzi make do?”

Gu Yun could only smile and say, “The young lady is so kind, I don’t dare to disobey.”

Xu Yuying’s heart skipped a beat, and recalling that the jade flute was very precious, she curtsied slightly and said, “Gongzi, please wait a moment, wait for Yu Ying to fetch it.”

Gu Yun nodded, and she shyly took the maid and turned away.

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Gu Yun watched her walk away, twitching the corners of his mouth. Having nothing to do, he simply lowered his head to look at the rose garden beside him.

Under the moonlight, the faint scent of roses surrounded him.

After an unknown amount of time, a distant sound of the guqin seemed to come from a distance.

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After The Vicious Cannon Fodder Was Reborn CH 184 Returning To Beijing

“That person just now is not very good, you have to be careful with him in the future.”

After leaving, Liu Yao frowned and warned Tao Mu. He only noticed that Lin Rong’an was a petty man who beat women, and mistakenly thought that Lin Rong’an was jealous of Tao Mu being more handsome than him, more capable than him, and more attractive to women than him, so he was trying to provoke him. He didn’t think of anything more than that.

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After all, they often encounter this kind of rich second generation who were too idle and liked to make trouble at Night.

Tao Mu smiled and said, “He’s just a hedonistic son of rich parents, and just relying on the power of the Lin family to toss about in Hong Kong. We’re going back to Beijing soon. Don’t pay attention to him.”

Liu Yao heard these words and smiled, “That’s true.”

Mr. Song, who had not spoken for a long time, also smoothed out the wrinkle in his eyebrows.

The family of four strolled around the mall for a long time, buying a lot of luxury goods, cosmetics, mobile phones, laptops, and even a lot of gold accessories. According to a rough calculation, Tao Mu alone spent nearly 10 million yuan. Causing the shopping guide to be quite speechless and delighted, realizing that she had encountered quite a big customer. So her service attitude was even warmer than before.

After some shopping, the family of four returned to the hotel around 6 o’clock in the evening. Li Xiaoheng also just came back. Seeing the big bags and small bags and even the staff from the shopping mall following behind the family of four carrying more bags, he couldn’t help but chuckle.

“It looks like you guys were having a good time.” Li Xiaoheng asked with a smile, “What did you buy?”

“There are a lot of things, but most are all gifts.” Tao Mu picked and chose among the gifts, and handed a set of jade bracelets worth nearly one million, a Patek Philippe watch, as well as two game books and a long Valentino dress to Li Xiaoheng: “For you.”

“Huh?” Li Xiaoheng didn’t react for a while.

Tao Mu patiently repeated: “For your parents and younger siblings.”

Not knowing what to say, Li Xiaoheng only felt that a warm current suddenly rose from the depths of his heart, just like rolling lava, instantly burning his whole body.

He smiled and accepted Tao Mu’s gifts for his family, and asked in a warm voice, “Even my family gets gifts, but what about mine?”

“Here!” Tao Mu picked through the pile of gifts again, finding a watch and handing it to Li Xiaoheng.

Li Xiaoheng then found that Tao Mu’s gifts all had a similar characteristic. As long as it was for a man, he would give a watch or a game book depending on age and distance. For example, the gift he gave to Liu Yao and Meng Qi was a pair of men’s couple watches. The gift for Yun Yi was also a watch. The ones that were given to friends like Feng Yuan, Wen Bao, Du Kang, Chu Sui’an and Gou Rixin were all game books. Only Mr. Song’s gift was a packet of Pu’er green cakes.

The gifts for girls were more varied. For mother Li it was a jade bracelet, for little sister Li it was an extravagant evening dress, and for dean Tao it was a set of gold jewelry. Because Dean Tao worked in an orphanage and usually had contact with all kinds of naughty children. If he gave her a fragile jade bracelet, it would easily be damaged. Besides, Dean Tao would also be reluctant to wear it. The gifts for Qin Miaoru and other girls were all kinds of cosmetics, luxury accessories and designer bags.

“There’s no other way, girls’ gifts are easy to buy. Relatively speaking, the selection of gifts for men is much narrower.” Tao Mu shrugged his shoulders and answered very honestly.

Li Xiaoheng chuckled and said warmly, “Thank you for your gifts. After the contract signing ceremony is over tomorrow, we can go back to Beijing.”

Tao Mu nodded: “Then you have a good rest tonight. Tomorrow, you must be more handsome than other bosses.”

This time, Li Xiaoheng really laughed out loud.

But that night, Li Xiaoheng didn’t listen to Tao Mu’s words and rested early. Instead, he took Assistant Jiang and ran out to buy gifts. It was mainly  for Liu Yao, Meng Qi and Mr. Song. Tao Mu treated his family so carefully, not even forgetting them when he bought gifts, Li Xiaoheng felt that he couldn’t be left behind.

However, in the process of choosing gifts, Li Xiaoheng was a bit troubled. Because he really didn’t know what gift to give a man. The best choice, a watch, had already been occupied by Tao Mu in advance. Li Xiaoheng couldn’t buy a watch like Tao Mu did. So after thinking about it, Li Xiaoheng was very troubled.

Finally, he had to ask Assistant Jiang’s opinion.

As Li Xiaoheng’s assistant, Jiang Zhe usually handled things like giving gifts. As early as when Li Xiaoheng was pulling him to the mall, Assistant Jiang had already cleverly sent a FlyNews to the work group of the secretary’s office. Brainstorming ideas, and then handing the phone to CEO Li.

Mr. Li peeked at the FlyNews group for a long time, and finally decided to give Liu Yao and Meng Qi an RV, so that they could travel in the future if they want; give the old man and Dean Tao massage chairs, so that these two elderly could enjoy a relaxing massage whenever they wanted. As for the gift for Tao Mu, Mr. Li thought and thought, and finally bought a bunch of underwear.

When Tao Mu received the gift, he was speechless.

He threw the panties directly on Li Xiaoheng, got into the bed and fell asleep on his own.

Li Xiaoheng flicked his big tail all the way, went to wash up, and then got into the bed. After some diligent practice of kissing skills, the two fell asleep hugging each other.

It was a peaceful night.

The next day, Li Xiaoheng indeed dressed himself well, and he even wore the watch Tao Mu gave him to the contract signing ceremony. Before leaving, he also asked Tao Mu to change into the underwear he gave him.

Tao Mu rolled his eyes in annoyance, and replied stubbornly, “I won’t wear it!” Tao Mu didn’t have the habit of putting on new underwear that had not been washed.

Li Xiaoheng didn’t mind either. Hearing this, he placed a pair of his clean underwear on the pillow. Then went off to work with a big tail waving behind him.

Only Tao Mu was left lying on the bed and secretly scolding: “Too indecent.”

The preparations for the contract signing ceremony took a long time, but when the actual day arrived, including the interaction with the media, it was over in less than two hours.

Li Xiaoheng’s scheduled flight from Hong Kong to Beijing took off at 12:30 noon and arrived in Beijing at 3:40 pm. And there was actually no delay!

The group went directly from the VIP channel to the parking lot, and when they came out, they were glad to find that the sky outside was still a bright blue.

“It’s really not easy!”

It was August, and Beijing had entered the season when autumn was at its height but the weather was absolutely not pleasant at all. The wind and sand blowing from Inner Mongolia would always be dusty, and a sandstorm would blow over from time to time.

In this case, that they could actually see the blue sky, it was even smaller than the chance of winning the lottery.

Considering that the old man Song was advanced in years, the courtyard house was the first place the group returned to. As soon as the car entered the alley, all the neighbors nearby heard it.

When the car drove to the gate of the courtyard, Dean Tao and Feng Yuan were already waiting at the gate.

When everyone got out of the car, Feng Yuan, the little stammer, rushed forward eagerly, hugged Tao Mu and said loudly, “Brother, brother Mu, I, I miss you.”

Tao Mu touched Feng Yuan’s crew cut head and felt the hard hair poking his palms: “Brother also misses you too. I brought back your gift. We’ll look at it later when we enter the house.”

Qin Miaoru and Gou Rixin, who lived in the courtyard, ran out in a rush, helping to move things in, and the atmosphere suddenly became very lively.

Tao Mu walked up to Dean Tao and greeted her with a smile: “Dean, I’m back.”

“Ai, ai, it’s good to come back, it’s good to come back.” Dean Tao looked at the young man who was now a year older and looked even more handsome and hearty, and felt her eyes mist over.

“Before your birthday, Mr. Li came back to pick up people, and he wanted me to follow him. But I couldn’t put aside my worries for the children in the orphanage, so I didn’t come. You don’t blame me, do you?”

“How could I!” Tao Mu said with a smile: “I know you miss me.”

Speaking of this, Tao Mu suddenly remembered: “I also bought gifts for the children in the orphanage.” It was when they went to Disney, he had bought a lot of Disney souvenirs, which were just perfect for the young children.

Dean Tao smiled slightly. She just knew that though Tao Mu said he didn’t like children and hated naughty children the most. In truth, he also thought about the children in the orphanage. Even when he went out to film, he did not forget about buying gifts for the children.

The children who followed Dean Tao and Feng Yuan to pick them up at the gate of the courtyard instantly cheered in delight.

Children’s voices were immature and high when excited. It gave Tao Mu a headache, so he quickly said, “Don’t make any noise, wait for the Dean to divide the gifts amongst you.”

Just as he was talking, he suddenly saw a thin, short young man squeezing in from behind and greeting Tao Mu with a smile: “Brother Mu, long time no see.”

Looking at that very familiar face, the smile on Tao Mu’s face suddenly disappeared.

Tao Mu’s personality was not the kind of approachable, gentle and amiable personality. Even when he suppressed his nature when interacting with sophistication with others, there were still many people who were afraid of him. So one could imagine how fiery Tao Mu’s temper was.

At this moment, when his smile faded away, and when those phoenix eyes stared coldly at you, an invisible coercive energy seemed to seep out from his body, deterring the person and causing him to hesitate for a while, and then smile even more tentatively: “Brother Mu don’t remember me anymore? I’m Cao Miao.”

Of course Tao Mu remembered him. Not only did they know each other, Tao Mu also clearly remembered how in the previous life he stole his diary and posted it on the Internet. It was simply unforgettable!

The corner of Tao Mu’s mouth twitched, and he smiled coldly: “Of course I remember. Isn’t this brother Cao! Didn’t you say that you have left the orphanage? Told us not to pester you or drag you down. What’s the matter? After so many years of tossing about you still haven’t struck it rich, now you are thinking of coming back and hugging a big thigh?”

Cao Miao was actually two years older than Tao Mu. However, because Tao Mu had always had a tyrannical personality since he was a child, fighting fiercely and possessing a fierce temper, the children in the orphanage were used to calling Tao Mu big brother. Cao Miao was no exception. In order to have a good meal and nice clothing, he had been following behind Tao Mu as a sidekick since he was a child.

Later, Cao Miao graduated from junior high school and went to work directly without attending high school. Since then, any contact with the orphanage had been cut off. In fact, after Cao Miao left the orphanage, Tao Mu was quite worried about him, afraid that he would be bullied out in society. So he once took Feng Yuan to find him. As a result, Cao Miao probably thought that he could now make money, and he was an adult, so he behaved very arrogantly in front of Tao Mu. Inviting Tao Mu and Feng Yuan to eat street-side kebabs, his words and attitude all holding a trace of one who was now the boss. He also told Tao Mu that he didn’t want to be known that he came out of the orphanage, and told Tao Mu not to bother him in the future.

Tao Mu’s temper was unsurprisingly ignited, and he flipped the table on the spot, leaving angrily with Feng Yuan.

After Tao Mu returned to the Shen family in his previous life, this Cao Miao went to find him. Crying and saying that he had no education and background, and it was very difficult to get ahead in society. Although Tao Mu’s temper was explosive, he was more nostalgic. Remembering the relationship between the two in the orphanage, he let Cao Miao be his assistant.

Tao Mu was never defensive against his own people. As a result, Cao Miao took advantage of Tao Mu’s trust in him, stole Tao Mu’s diary, and slandered Tao Mu, saying that he sold himself in Night before. That his behavior and mannerisms were all learned from the popular gigolos in the nightclub.

These revelations were true and false, and Tao Mu couldn’t explain them clearly after they were posted on the Internet. During that time, he was very badly attacked by netizens. However, Cao Miao was sent away by Shen Yu’s admirer with 100,000 yuan for helping Shen Yu.

Just 100,000 yuan was not even half of what Cao Miao earned in a year with Tao Mu. Yet he betrayed him for just 100,000 yuan.

At that time, Tao Mu was very busy trying to delete the black material on the Internet. There was no time to pay attention to Cao Miao. When he was finally able to breathe, he realized that Feng Yuan had found Cao Miao secretly and maimed him.

Shen Yu’s admirers jumped onto this matter and helped Cao Miao with the lawsuit, but they refused to accept Tao Mu’s reconciliation. In the end, Feng Yuan was sentenced to seven years.

Seeing Tao Mu’s murderous appearance now, Cao Miao’s legs went weak with fright. Back then he was too young and ignorant. He didn’t know to leave himself a retreat route and room to maneuver in the future. Mainly because he didn’t expect Tao Mu to be able to do so well. Now that he wanted to turn back and hug his thighs, he was afraid Tao Mu still remembered how he drove away Tao Mu back then.

Sure enough, when Tao Mu saw him, he didn’t let him say a second sentence. He leaned over and patted him on the shoulder, and said with a particularly sarcastic tone: “It’s too late. Back then, you ignored me, today I have no eyes for you. I have a golden thigh, but I won’t give it to you to hug. So go back to wherever it is you came from.”

Cao Miao’s heart became anxious, he could only smile ingratiatingly and say, “Brother Mu, I——”

“Piss off!”

Tao Mu waved his hand and said to Feng Yuan and the others, “What are you doing standing still? Keep moving the things. Don’t you want your gifts?”

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The children of the orphanage looked at each other, but still swarmed over. They didn’t want to talk to Cao Miao. Back in the orphanage, he only knew to flatter brother Mu and snatch away any of the belongings they have that he took a fancy to. Now he wanted to come back and continue snatching things from them? Bah!

Dean Tao watched the children’s reactions with clear eyes and also silently shook her head.

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After The Vicious Cannon Fodder Was Reborn CH 183 Disgust

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“Mr. Tao?” Lin Rong’an had his arm around his little lover, who had just hooked up with for less than a month, and looked at Tao Mu with surprise: “Mr. Tao is out shopping with your family?”

Tao Mu nodded slightly at Lin Rong’an, and said with a cold expression, “Yes.”

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Tao Mu clearly didn’t want to talk to Lin Rong’an. But Lin Rong’an didn’t take it to heart, and looked for a topic on his own: “Mr. Tao finished filming for more than a week, right? I saw the FlyNews you posted yesterday, and it looked like you had quite a lot of fun with us Hong Kong people. In truth, what fun is there in a large group of people singing together. If Mr. Tao is interested, you could join our yacht club. They are all young talents in Hong Kong, and everyone can get together to chat and help each other in their careers.”

“Thank you, Mr. Lin, for your kindness. But there is no need.” Tao Mu smiled slightly: “I just finished filming and want to take a good rest. Besides, I’ll be back in Beijing in two days.”

Whether it was acting or FlyNews.com, Tao Mu’s career focus was on the mainland. Hong Kong was really too small, and the most important thing was that Tao Mu was well aware of the yacht club that Lin Rong’an mentioned, but there were actually no real young talents in it. All of them were the sons of wealthy families who had no right of inheritance, and could only rely on the company dividends to eat and wait to die. Most of the topics that were usually communicated were also related to sumptuous entertainment and debauchery.

In the previous life, there was a gossip reporter who sneaked into a yacht club party and took a lot of crazy and eye-popping videos. After the scandal was exposed, instead of feeling ashamed, those people felt quite proud and even called themselves “players”.

They treat that kind of thing as a game, and even invented a lot of new ways to play the game.

The reason why Tao Mu had an impression of that yacht was because in his previous life, Shen Yu was brought into the yacht club by Lin Rong’an, and he even persuaded Shen Yu to drink several glasses of red wine with ulterior motives. Fortunately, Yan Sheng arrived in time, which ruined Lin Rong’an’s plan. Otherwise, Shen Yu would definitely have suffered a huge loss under Lin Rong’an’s hands.

Tao Mu had also been particularly disgusted with Lin Rong’an since then. But Lin Rong’an did that kind of thing to Shen Yu, so he didn’t get a good ending either. How could Yan Sheng let go of those who dared to hurt Shen Yu. With the Yan family’s background, Yan Sheng only needed to make a few phone calls. Within a month, the department stores and restaurant chains opened by the Lin family in the mainland underwent three fire inspections, and they failed each time. The suspension of business for rectification lasted for half a year.

In the end, the Lin family couldn’t hold back any longer, and pressed Lin Rong’an to apologize to Shen Yu. After apologizing, Lin Rong’an, who returned to Hong Kong again, had his third leg broken by Liang Shuwen, who had always admired Shen Yu but never dared to speak out.

He no longer needed to go to a yacht club party for the rest of his life.

Thinking of this, Tao Mu glanced meaningfully at Lin Rong’an’s lower half.

For some reason, Lin Rong’an felt a sudden chill down below, and smiled sheepishly, “Mr. Tao, what are you looking at?”

“It’s nothing.” Tao Mu looked away: “It’s getting late. I won’t delay Mr. Lin and your girlfriend’s shopping date. See you next time.”

“Hey, wait.” Don’t know what nerve in Lin Rong’an’s head twitched, he immediately stopped Tao Mu, but didn’t know what to talk about. His eyes looked around and fell on Tao Mu’s two fathers and grandfather, and he suggested, “Mr. Tao and your family should be coming to Hong Kong for the first time. You may not be familiar with the nearby shopping malls. Why don’t I be your tour guide?”

As Lin Rong’an spoke, he patted his little lover on the shoulder: “It happens that Linda is a model, and she knows a lot about these clothes and jewelry. Mr. Tao must be trying to choose gifts for relatives and friends? Why not listen to Linda’s advice?”

“There is really no need.” Tao Mu declined with a smile: “My friends are quite amiable. They will be happy with whatever I buy.”

Linda, who was standing next to Lin Rong’an, smiled slightly and said, “Young Master An is also being kind. Why does Mr. Tao push people thousands of miles away? When you go out to do business, having more friends is always a good thing.”

Tao Mu smiled but said nothing. But Lin Rong’an slapped Linda suddenly: “What did you say? What is Mr. Tao’s identity, does he need you to teach him? Apologize to Mr. Tao right now.”

Linda was slapped in the face by Lin Rong’an in front of so many people and her whole person was stunned. She covered her flushed cheek, and her eyes immediately reddened. But she didn’t dare to cry, and could only apologize to Tao Mu aggrievedly: “I’m sorry Mr. Tao, I said the wrong thing. You are a magnanimous person, please don’t bother with me.”

Liu Yao, Meng Qi, and old man Song actually didn’t understand Cantonese, and they didn’t quite understand what Tao Mu and Lin Rong’an were talking about. They only know that Tao Mu kept rejecting the other. Then the girl said something and was slapped.

“You are a grown man, how can you be violent to a girl.” Liu Yao frowned tightly. He felt that there was really a problem with the character of this frivolous looking dandy in front of him. When he was young, he liked to fight so much, yet he never hit a woman.

“Don’t you people from Hong Kong like to talk about a gentleman’s demeanor? Is this how you act like a gentleman?”

Lin Rong’an had intentions to befriend Tao Mu and Li Xiaoheng, and of course he had also investigated Tao Mu’s background. He knew the origins of Liu Yao, Meng Qi, and Mr. Song. In Lin Rong’an’s view, these three people were nothing more than a hoodlum, a gigolo and a cook.

Lin Rong’an felt contempt for people like Liu Yao. But for the sake of Tao Mu’s face, it was not good to show it. He could only explain with a smile: “It’s not a question of being a gentleman or not a gentleman. It’s that this woman’s words offended Mr. Tao. I don’t want Mr. Tao to misunderstand me because of this.”

“So you slapped the girl in front of Tao Mu.” Meng Qi raised his eyebrows and commented sharply, “What do you want to show? You want to show that you are a person who won’t stand even a speck of sand in your eyes, that you are a rich young master who gets angry when even the ones around you say the wrong word; or do you want to use this to tell Tao Mu that you are not a broad-minded person. To tell Tao Mu not to offend you?”

Lin Rong’an probably didn’t expect Meng Qi’s appearance to be gentle and soft, yet could actually speak so sharply. The smile on his face faded slightly, and he looked at Meng Qi thoughtfully.

Then he suddenly discovered that although this old man was a bit old, his facial features were quite fine and his aura was also very cultured and refined. Like celadon. When you first saw it, you wouldn’t feel especially captivated, but the closer you looked the more you couldn’t bear to look away.

It was the kind of art piece that had both cultural heritage and was finely carved. He looked like the kind of mature man with style and sophistication.

This kind of man must be very attentive and considerate in daily life, but must be very open in bed.

Meng Qi had a wealth of experience, and almost as soon as Lin Rong’an’s eyes looked at him, Meng Qi could see through what he was thinking. Instantly, he felt disgust. However, considering Liu Yao’s violent temper, Meng Qi didn’t say anything. He just patted Tao Mu on the shoulder and urged, “Let’s go.”

Tao Mu nodded and gave Lin Rong’an a warning look before leaving with his family.

Lin Rong’an looked at the backs of the family of four with interest. Linda, whose cheek was swollen after being slapped, leaned forward cautiously: “Young Master An, I spoke rashly and couldn’t see my station clearly, almost offending your friend. Please don’t be mad at me.”

“Mad?” Lin Rong’an returned to his senses, raised his eyebrows, raised a hand to touch Linda’s cheek, and said with a sympathetic smile, “How could I be angry with my baby Linda. Did I hurt you just now? I’ll make it up to you. When you go shopping and see something that catches your fancy, just swipe my card directly.”

“Really? Young Master An is so generous.” Linda smiled, and instantly the corner of her mouth twitched in pain.

Thinking of the reason why she was slapped, Linda felt unhappy. She didn’t dare to hate her bankroller, so she took out her anger at Tao Mu: “Who was that Mr. Tao? Even refusing Young Master An’s good intentions, he’s really too ignorant.”

“Ignorant?” Lin Rong’an raised his eyebrows, and subconsciously looked in the direction Tao Mu had left. He asked casually: “He is Tao Mu, the founder of FlyNews.com, you haven’t heard of it?”

“That was Tao Mu?” Linda was surprised.

Now many young people in Hong Kong played FlyNews, Linda considered herself very fashionable, and of course she also followed the trend. She just didn’t expect that the CEO of FlyNews.com was not only young, but also so handsome——Linda had thought he was just Lin Rong’an’s latest target.

If she had known that that was Tao Mu…..

Linda thought of the relevant information she had seen on the Internet, and couldn’t help but think that with Tao Mu’s talent and ability, it was normal that he would feel contempt for Lin Rong’an’s hedonistic ways.

“Tao Mu is so handsome. The real person is much more handsome than the photo. He is handsome, rich, and talented. No wonder he has so many fans.” She really didn’t expect Tao Mu’s appearance in reality to be so much more good-looking than photos and videos. Under the visual impact, she almost even turned into a Tao Mu fan.

Lin Rong’an looked at Linda in surprise: “You know him well? Then why didn’t you recognize him just now?”

Linda blushed. She dared not say that she just regarded Tao Mu as a gold-digger like herself, and all she could think about was how to compete with this new rival, and didn’t take a closer look at his appearance. Besides, Tao Mu spoke Cantonese very well. Linda had the preconceived thought that Tao Mu was also from Hong Kong. She even pondered when such a top-notch stunner that attracted both men and women appeared in the gold-hunting circle of Hong Kong without her knowledge.

But this could also be blamed on Lin Rong’an. Who asked Lin Rong’an to take the initiative to introduce Tao Mu to the yacht club as soon as he saw Tao Mu. Linda’s mind already had preconceived notions, and she thought that Lin Rong’an was trying to trick Tao Mu into a yacht club party. How could she have thought that Lin Rong’an sincerely wanted to invite Tao Mu into the yacht club to be a “player” and not a “plaything”.

“I don’t think Tao Mu will agree.” Linda said this, and looked at Lin Rong’an cautiously: “As actors, they all care about their image and reputation. The yacht parties are so chaotic, Tao Mu probably won’t go to them.”

“Oh, chaotic?” Lin Rong’an glanced at Linda with a half-smile, “I thought you had a good time.”

The smile on Linda’s face froze, and she couldn’t help changing the subject: “I heard that Tao Mu is an orphan. He was abandoned by his parents and grew up in an orphanage. If his parents knew that their son is so handsome and capable, I wonder just how much regret they must feel for abandoning him in the first place?”

“What do you want to say?” Lin Rong’an sneered: “Tao Mu is an orphan, but he was able to create FlyNews.com when he just started college. At the age of nineteen, he is worth more than one billion US dollars. I am the third son of the Lin family, but I am not as good as him in every aspect. So it’s normal for him to look down on me?”

“How can that be?” Linda’s expression changed, and she carefully flattered Lin Rong’an: “I just want to say that based on Tao Mu’s experience, he would definitely be very wary of outsiders. So even if he behaves a little coldly, it is normal.”

Lin Rong’an looked at Linda ambiguously. Seeing that Linda’s face was turning pale, he asked playfully, “Didn’t you just say that Tao Mu was an ignorant guy. Why did you change your tune in such a short time?”

“You wouldn’t happen to be interested in him now, would you? You want to dump me and climb another high branch?”

“Young Master An, you really know how to joke.” Linda could barely keep up her smile. She could only try to explain: “How could I be interested in Tao Mu? He is only nineteen years old, and he is younger than me. And he is so cold, and at first glance, he is not a fun person at all. How could he compare to Young Master An’s gentleness. I only like you.”

Lin Rong’an sneered but didn’t bother to make it difficult for Linda anymore. He just asked suddenly: “If a person who normally treats others amiably is cold and indifferent in front of you and refuses to even say a word. What would be the reason?”

Linda didn’t know why Lin Rong’an asked such a question, so she could only answer casually, “Then I’m sure it’s out of dislike.”

Dislike? Disgust? Or contempt?

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Lin Rong’an squeezed his fingers thoughtfully and felt a bit unhappy.

On behalf of the Lin family, Third Young Master Lin took the initiative to throw out an olive branch, yet not only did the other refuse to take it he even avoided him as much as he could. Just how much disgust does he have towards him?

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After eating this bowl of hot grass jelly, the group of bigwigs who had originally wanted to play late into the night all dispersed tactfully.

Li Xiaoheng drove Tao Mu back to the hotel. During this period, Tao Mu also suggested to Li Xiaoheng: “Since you think we should treat each other honestly, then don’t always be so perfect. And don’t blindly accommodate me. If you always show an unconditional tolerance for me, it will make me feel very insecure. I don’t know if your tolerance will only last during the romantic period. Once the enthusiasm subsides, you will feel that all the concessions and compromises you have made for this relationship are not worth it.”

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Moreover, in response to Li Xiaoheng’s theory that he was a seasoning pot, Tao Mu also said: “When two people get along it is like putting two different ingredients in a pot. If you want to live a flavorful life then seasoning must not be lacking. For example, you worked so hard to make a birthday cake for me, but after preparing for so long, I complained that the cake is too sweet and not delicious at all. It might not matter to you if this happens once or twice. But after a longer period of time, wouldn’t you feel that I just don’t care about your hard work and dedication, and instead only know how to pick at faults. Wouldn’t you feel very tired? When you are too tired to maintain this relationship, yet feel too embarrassed to tell me, what should I do when you finally choose to quietly betray me then?”

Tao Mu’s words were also from his heart. After all, when he was with Zhuo Yan in his previous life, he paid too much attention to his own emotions and didn’t pay enough attention to Zhuo Yan’s changes. In the end, he didn’t even know when Zhuo Yan started to feel tired of him and didn’t want to maintain their relationship or when did he even fall in love with Shen Yu.

After reliving life over, Tao Mu was not sure which step he and Li Xiaoheng could take. But at least when it came to romantic relationships, he didn’t want to go back to the old ways.

CEO Li, who had a minor in psychology, keenly picked up from Tao Mu’s words that there seemed to be a deeper meaning behind them. After he pondered for a while, he nodded and admitted: “What you said also makes sense. Then from now on, I will try my best to convey my feelings to you. If either of us have something to say, then we can just say it openly. If there is an argument because of different opinions, then we’ll just simply have a fight. But after the fight, we must make up.”

Seemingly realizing that such a request seemed like it was something to be taken for granted, Li Xiaoheng paused for a moment, then added: “Even if we don’t reconcile immediately, we are not allowed to run away from home, not allowed to avoid answering each other’s phone calls, and not allowed to deliberately show intimacy with outsiders, just for the sake of angering each other.”

So, just what kind of movies do you usually watch?

Tao Mu glanced at Li Xiaoheng with a strange look, nodded and said, “Okay.”

“Then when we go back, let’s sign a memo first.” It was his first time in a relationship, and he really didn’t have much experience. Li Xiaoheng could only try his best to connect the unfamiliar field to one he was familiar with. All his actions were serious and conservative. Their relationship had only been confirmed for less than a year, and already who knew how many contracts, letters of intent and memorandums had been signed. Now even supplementary clauses have begun to be included. The standard of requirement for his lover was exactly what he would ask of a business partner. If outsiders could see this, it was estimated that they would only think that the relationship mode between these two people was quite bizarre indeed.

Fortunately, Tao Mu was also willing to cooperate with Li Xiaoheng. It could only be said that what kind of lid goes with what kind of pot.

When they got back to the hotel, it was already two o’clock in the morning. Li Xiaoheng had Tao Mu go rest after washing up, while he stayed in the study to write up the memo and then show it to Tao Mu the next morning. Then wait until the evening when the two could discuss the details of the memo. If there was no issue, they would then sign.

Tao Mu didn’t agree: “Didn’t we agreed to meet frankly and get to know each other in depth. The process of drafting a memo together is also a process of mutual understanding. We can feel each other’s thoughts more intuitively.”

Li Xiaoheng thought for a while and said, “Alright.”

So the two really discussed in the study for more than an hour. Later, Li Xiaoheng felt that sitting so upright and discussing the details of the memo seemed very distant. So the two went to the bathroom to take a shower, dried their hair, and went back to the bedroom to lie down. Li Xiaoheng also opened a bottle of red wine, and the two discussed while drinking.

Then, in the process of discussing it, they fell asleep together.

At 7:30am the next day, when Li Xiaoheng was woken up by the alarm, Tao Mu was still asleep.

Mr. Li quickly pressed the alarm and collected the A4 papers, pen and laptop that were spread out on the bed. When he checked the memo carefully, he found that there were many hilarious clauses on the memo——

For example, Tao Mu didn’t like to eat western food, but because of Li Xiaoheng’s eating habits, he was willing to accompany CEO Li to eat western food. But Mr. Li was not allowed to feel embarrassed that Tao Mu wanted a well-done steak. Because he really couldn’t eat medium-rare steak; and Tao Mu didn’t like peeling apples before eating them, but Mr. Li felt that apples must be peeled to avoid pesticide residues…..

“What are you laughing at?” Li Xiaoheng was looking down at the memo when he heard a sleepy voice sound behind him.

Tao Mu walked out of the bedroom in his pajamas, his hair a bit messy, and his face was covered in pillow marks. He rubbed his eyes and asked Li Xiaoheng at the door of the bedroom.

Li Xiaoheng turned his head, raised the memorandum in his hand, and said to Tao Mu, “Looking at the memo we discussed last night. By the way, one of the items in it stipulates that you are not allowed to rub your eyes with your hands.”

Tao Mu’s hand rubbing his eyes paused slightly, and he immediately said, “I’m going to wash my face.”

Li Xiaoheng fluttered his big and bushy wolf tail leisurely, followed after Tao Mu, and also entered the bathroom: “I didn’t know it before, turns out you like to eat well-done steak. Don’t you feel that it tastes a little tough?”

“A bit, but I feel nauseous if it’s not fully cooked.” Since he promised they meet each other frankly, Tao Mu naturally wouldn’t be secretive about his living habits and food preferences. In Li Xiaoheng’s words, concealing such a thing for the sake of face was indeed asking to suffer.

Li Xiaoheng nodded, leaned on the door frame and asked, “I have a bad stomach, and spicy food makes me uncomfortable. But I also like spicy food, what should I do?”

“You can eat slightly spicy food. Eat a little less. Or in the future, cook half of the food spicy and half of the food non-spicy.” Since he didn’t want to treat himself or the other badly, he could only go out of his way. Fortunately, Tao Mu and Li Xiaoheng could cook, so even if it was troublesome, it was not too troublesome.

Li Xiaoheng continued to look through the memo, and then said: “We even discussed the decoration plan of the new house in the memo…..You actually want to decorate it yourself. Isn’t that tiring?”

Mr. Li believed that there was a specialization in each industry, and the householder only needed to make a request, and the rest should be left to the designer and the decoration team.

“I mentioned that?”

Tao Mu stood under the shower and raised his head, rubbing his face while recalling carefully, he really couldn’t remember what he talked about last night.

“Yes.” Li Xiaoheng nodded with great certainty. Looking at the bolded and underlined words on the memorandum, Mr. Li said, “You emphasized it many times, that you must decorate it yourself.”

“I forgot.” Tao Mu washed his hair and started to apply the shower gel: “Anyway, neither of us have the time. Let’s just leave it to the decoration team.”

Li Xiaoheng frowned and said, “I think we can make a compromise. We’ll personally go to the building materials market to select materials, then go to the furniture store to select furniture and electrical appliances, communicate our ideas with the designer carefully, and when the decoration team begins the job, we can just follow up from time to time.”

To a certain extent, this could also be considered as being involved in the entire home decoration plan.

Tao Mu lowered his head and rinsed off the shower gel. He didn’t have his own home in his previous life, and after being driven out of the Shen family manor, he had been living with Zhuo Yan. The only house under Tao Mu’s name was bought by him using the money he had accumulated over the years. During the decoration, he was filming in other places, and Zhuo Yan handed over the decoration matters to the decoration team. When Tao Mu returned to Shanghai, what he saw was a new house so beautiful that it could be used as a model house for a home designer magazine. Although all the decoration details and furniture were made according to Tao Mu’s preferences, Tao Mu had never felt a sense of belonging.

He also barely lived in that house. Even after he broke up with Zhuo Yan, he only moved into a hotel room and never stayed there.

So last night, Tao Mu probably made such an unrealistic request on a whim——a duplex of nearly 200 square meters, yet he actually wanted to decorate it himself. It was estimated that even if Tao Mu exhausted himself he still wouldn’t be able to renovate the whole place by himself——this dude had failed his junior high school physics class, and he couldn’t even connect an electric wire.

Li Xiaoheng held the memo, and looked seriously at Tao Mu’s good figure that was being caressed by the warm water, and suddenly asked, “Would you like your back rubbed?”

“No need.” Tao Mu rinsed the foam off his body and was about to come out, when CEO Li suddenly took off his pajamas and squeezed in, turning on the shower again: “Then let’s start practicing!”

Tao Mu quickly covered Mr. Li’s mouth with quick hands. Feeling Mr. Li’s warm lips kissing his palm, he said without hesitation, “You didn’t brush your teeth this morning!”

Li Xiaoheng gave Tao Mu an exasperated look, and could only step out of the shower dripping wet. Going to the sink, squeezing toothpaste and complaining: “I think we need to add a note to our memo, lovers have to be romantic occasionally.”

“I also think we should add one more to the memo. For example, lovers have to be hygienic at all times.”

Tao Mu walked out with a smile, wrapped a large bath towel around his waist, and took another towel to wipe his hair, smoothing it back away from his forehead.

Li Xiaoheng looked at Tao Mu through the mirror, and suddenly said, “After returning to Beijing, let’s decorate your place together.”

Tao Mu wiped his hair and said, “There’s no need to go to the trouble.”

His face was tightly covered by the towel: “The online shopping platform is soon to go online. You must be very busy with your work after returning to Beijing. I will do it myself. If I am too busy, I can find my Yao Dad and Xiao Qi Dad for help.”

Anyway, August was still summer vacation. He had at least half a month to keep a watch on the renovating/decorating.

“No matter how busy I am, I can still spare this time.” Li Xiaoheng said lightheartedly, “It’s also the home I will live in in the future. I have to at least make sure that after the renovation, I will be able to live there comfortably.”

Tao Mu’s hand rubbing his hair paused for a moment, and then he said with a complicated tone, “That’s also fine.”

Li Xiaohengg smiled slightly, and after taking a shower, he went to communicate with Assistant Jiang about the itinerary after returning to Beijing.

CEO Li had to meet with clients at 9:30 and left after breakfast. Tao Mu had just finished filming, and was completely free of any burden. He changed into a set of casual clothing and sauntered to the next room, ready to discuss with him Yao Dad, Xiao Qi Dad and their old man where to play today.

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After the discussion, everyone unanimously decided to go out to buy some souvenirs before leaving Hong Kong, and give them to relatives and friends after returning to Beijing. Tao Mu directly asked the hotel to send a car to follow them. The family of four headed directly to the mall.

——Then ran into the third young master of the Lin family who was out accompanying his recent hook-up to go shopping in the mall.

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