Chapter 347 – Your family’s plum blossom is lost again (24)
Especially after seeing Mu Ci’s face—handsome, flamboyant, with a hint of roguishness—it was impossible to stay low-key even if he wanted to. Lin Yixuan couldn’t help but complain internally: If a girl saw your expression, wouldn’t she react strangely?
But since Mu Ci had taken special notice of her, there must be something unusual about her. With that thought, Lin Yixuan grew serious and said, “I’ll keep an eye on it. Boss, what’s the girl’s name?”
Mu Ci paused for a moment and suddenly fell silent.
Lin Yixuan pulled out a tablet-like device from the bag beside him, and when he didn’t hear a response for a long time, he looked up with a questioning gaze.
He saw Mu Ci frowning slightly, a trace of confusion in his eyes. But after just a few seconds, he completely gave up on thinking, leaned back lazily, and, in a completely justified tone, said, “Hmm, no impression at all.”
Lin Yixuan : “…” Uh huh? Are you kidding me? Are you deliberately making this mission harder?
To his surprise, Mu Ci lazily lifted his eyes and glanced at him. “Do I really need to remember someone like that? What do I keep you around for? To freeload?”
Lin Yixuan : 凸(艹皿艹) Wow, Boss, you’re really something. Is there any boss as unreasonable and unreliable as you?
He wanted to punch Mu Ci, but knew he couldn’t win, and didn’t dare to try.
He was about to explode with frustration.
At that moment, someone nearby let out a schadenfreude-laden chuckle, patted Lin Yixuan’s stiff shoulder, and said, “Hang in there, kid. I’m rooting for you.”
Before Lin Yixuan could say anything more, the ‘Boss’ lounging on the sofa stood up, stretched a little, and said, “Just continue as we discussed.”
With that, he headed for the door.
Someone curiously asked, “Boss, where are you going?”
“Home. I’ve been coming back too late lately,” Mu Ci replied carelessly.
“This early?” The person glanced at the clock. It was only about seven.
Just as he finished speaking, Mu Ci, already gripping the door handle, suddenly paused. He turned back with a smirk, as if something amusing had crossed his mind. With a soft chuckle, he said, “Can’t help it. My family has strict rules.”
Then, he pulled the door open and left.
Everyone left behind : …
—Strict rules, my ass! Where were those ‘strict rules’ when you were out fighting and brawling? You just love dumping responsibilities on us, don’t you? Do you think we won’t rebel against you?!
Meanwhile, the one being silently roasted by his subordinates returned home without a care.
When he pushed open the door to the Yan residence, the sound of a television program filled the living room. Yan Luzheng was sitting on the sofa, watching the news. Seeing Mu Ci back so early, he raised an eyebrow slightly.
Mu Ci’s usual casual smile disappeared instantly. In front of Yan Luzheng, he was always respectful. Walking behind the sofa, he greeted, “Grandpa Yan.”
“Mm.” Yan Luzheng was momentarily surprised and glanced at the clock. It was just past seven. “You’re back quite early today.”
Mu Ci knew he had no good excuse and couldn’t explain, so he simply stood there quietly with a respectful posture.
Yan Luzheng observed him for a while but let the topic drop.
Mu Ci walked around to the other side and sat on the sofa to watch the news with him. After a while, Yan Luzheng casually said, “Next month is Luoluo’s birthday.”
Mu Ci looked up at Yan Luzheng.
Of course, he remembered Yan Luo’s birthday.
He just wasn’t sure what exactly Yan Luzheng meant by bringing it up now.