Chapter 151 – Domineering and Obsessed Jade Spirit VS Ascetic, Cleanliness-Obsessed CEO (05)
Thinking this through, Mo Yan nodded, convincing himself that his earlier conclusions were correct. He felt justified in relaxing and began observing the surroundings.
Mo Yan had noticed that the vehicle they were in was peculiar. It wasn’t pulled by oxen or horses, yet it moved on its own. Looking out of the window, the jade spirit was surprised to see that the scenery was entirely different from his memories.
There were high-rise buildings everywhere, with a constant stream of cars. These small moving boxes were plentiful. People wore strange clothes, and most men had short hair. Had the world changed so much over the years? Was this the usual fashion and style now?
Mo Yan’s heart was filled with curiosity. He needed time to understand this world again, so he floated beside Mu Jin, observing everything with curiosity as they entered the Mu Corporation’s building.
However, once inside the building, the scenery became much more monotonous. Following Mu Jin, Mo Yan observed him attending meetings, sorting through countless reports, and systematically assigning work to others.
Although Mo Yan hated to admit it, he found Mu Jin incredibly charismatic as he worked with decisiveness and intelligence.
However, this person seemed excessively busy. It was already noon, but he was still engrossed in his work instead of having lunch.
As a spirit, Mo Yan didn’t feel hunger. He lay lazily in the air, resting beside Mu Jin, assuming that no one could see him, so he had no fear of getting too close.
However, Mu Jin could sense his lover’s presence. His soul was different from others in this world, so Mo Yan couldn’t hide from him.
Being watched by his beloved made Mu Jin happy since he always enjoyed the gaze of his lover. However, with so much work to do, Mo Yan’s playful hovering was a bit distracting.
Seeing that Mo Yan was getting closer and more disruptive, Mu Jin suddenly raised his head, staring straight ahead, with his eyes narrowing dangerously.
The sudden shift in attention startled Mo Yan. Instinctively, he floated several meters back, just in time to see Mu Jin at his desk frowning.
As he pinched the bridge of his nose, Mu Jin murmured to himself, “There’s no one here, so why do I feel like someone’s watching me?”
Impressed by Mu Jin’s keen sense, Mo Yan felt nonexistent sweat on his forehead. He hadn’t expected this person to sense his spirit watching him.
After this experience, Mo Yan decided to maintain a safer distance. He hovered farther away, bored, while observing Mu Jin manipulating an object with many images and symbols, growing curious.
Spending half a day in the office, Mo Yan saw that Mu Jin mostly used a large foldable device and a smaller black object. These items seemed like magical tools from the fairy realm, with various images and characters appearing, fascinating Mo Yan.
Mo Yan thought that perhaps the people of this world had become cultivators with powerful magical artifacts.
Noticing that Mo Yan no longer hovered too close, Mu Jin relaxed, knowing that constant observation by his lover could lead to his own slip-up.
Seeing Mo Yan dressed in a black robe with waist-length hair, Mu Jin understood that his lover must have come from a much earlier period. He knew Mo Yan would be curious about this modern era.
Seeing Mo Yan bored and gazing blankly, Mu Jin worried that he might grow restless. He directed his assistant to bring in a spare laptop and set it in the office’s lounge, suggesting it as a backup.
Sure enough, Mo Yan immediately grew interested. Though he couldn’t wander far, he could explore the lounge where the spare laptop was placed.
Intrigued by this foldable device, Mo Yan cautiously floated into the lounge, attempting to open the laptop.
The startup music startled him, prompting him to turn quickly toward the outer office, his nerves on edge. Seeing that Mu Jin was still focused on his work and seemed not to have noticed, Mo Yan relaxed and began experimenting with the keyboard.
Mo Yan didn’t know how to type, but he had some spiritual energy. After playing around, he discovered that the laptop could respond to his spiritual input, though its operating mechanism differed entirely from traditional magical artifacts.
When Mo Yan accessed a video website, he felt like he had opened a new world. Using his spiritual energy, he explored the internet, eager to understand how the world had changed over the years.
The internet contained a vast database detailing centuries of humanity’s rapid development.
When Mo Yan discovered that humans could communicate remotely with technology and even use tools to fly, he was amazed, thinking that these advancements were as useful as magical artifacts.
Lost in the vast world of the internet, Mo Yan immersed himself in it. He only snapped out of it when Mu Jin finished his work and prepared to leave the office. The tugging sensation reminded Mo Yan of his dependence on the jade pendant, making him realize how much time had passed. Floating in mid-air, he watched Mu Jin as he walked, recalling the information he’d gathered about the Mu Corporation.
The Mu family had been around for centuries, steadily growing in strength. Mu Jin was the new head of the Mu Corporation, but online information about him was scarce. The images showed a solemn, expressionless man at ribbon-cutting ceremonies, but it was hard to reconcile that with the man who looked so innocent while sleeping.
Mo Yan followed Mu Jin through the office, noticing that the latter was as focused on work as ever, without showing signs of exhaustion. He was struck by how much time Mu Jin spent working, and he felt a growing concern for his well-being.
Apart from work, Mu Jin rarely displayed any emotion, maintaining a cold demeanor. Yet, despite his stoic exterior, his presence radiated a gentle warmth.
Mo Yan, now aware that Mu Jin was part of the Mu family, began to feel conflicted. He had been wronged by the Mu family in the past, yet the person who had freed him was from that very lineage. The jade spirit was torn between seeking revenge and feeling drawn to the one who had unintentionally freed him.
These thoughts swirled in his mind as he followed Mu Jin back to the Mu family home. As they entered, they were greeted by Gu Yang, who seemed at ease despite having tried to kill Mu Jin and Mu Junhao the previous day.
Observing Gu Yang, Mo Yan sensed his concealed malice and greed. Although Gu Yang spoke kindly, his eyes betrayed his true intentions as he glanced at the jade pendant around Mu Jin’s neck. Mo Yan felt a surge of anger toward Gu Yang, knowing that this man was not to be trusted.
The jade spirit was also interested in Mu Jin’s behavior around Gu Yang. Despite knowing Gu Yang’s intentions, Mu Jin kept his calm, dismissing his attempts to dismiss the jade pendant as if it were just a simple good-luck charm.
Later, as they drove to work, Gu Yang continued to make small talk with Mu Jin, occasionally glancing at the pendant. Meanwhile, Mo Yan, who had only recently familiarized himself with modern technology, pondered what it would be like to face someone as cunning as Gu Yang.
Though Mo Yan was in his spirit form, he felt a strange pull toward Mu Jin’s energy. This closeness gave him comfort, and he wondered if he could continue observing Mu Jin without arousing suspicion.
Despite his reluctance to admit it, Mo Yan found Mu Jin’s straightforward demeanor oddly captivating. Watching Mu Jin work with such authority and precision, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of admiration, though it made him uneasy considering Mu Jin’s ties to the Mu family.
That evening, when Mu Jin returned to his room, Mo Yan quietly followed. Mu Jin worked late into the night, and the jade spirit couldn’t help but grow concerned about his well-being. As Mu Jin eventually retreated to the bathroom for a shower, Mo Yan hesitated.
Initially, Mo Yan told himself he should respect Mu Jin’s privacy, but his curiosity won out. As he watched Mu Jin undress and step into the shower, he rationalized his actions. He was, after all, a jade spirit, not bound by human conventions, and besides, Mu Jin couldn’t possibly know he was watching.
At first, Mo Yan’s intentions were innocent. He simply wanted to observe Mu Jin’s routine. But as he watched the water flow over Mu Jin’s body, an inexplicable warmth spread through him. He found himself mesmerized by the way the water moved over Mu Jin’s skin, and suddenly realized that he was being drawn to this man in ways he had never anticipated.
Taking a deep breath, Mo Yan felt calm in the presence of Mu Jin’s soothing aura. He continued to follow him back to the Mu family home after their quiet dinner. While Mu Jin returned to his room to continue working, Mo Yan felt a tinge of boredom creeping in. Reflecting on the day, he realized how Mu Jin’s reserved nature starkly contrasted with his youthful appearance.
Overwhelmed by how much the world had changed in just a few hundred years, Mo Yan still found himself preoccupied with Mu Jin’s well-being. Seeing Mu Jin work late into the night, he couldn’t help but worry about the toll it was taking on him.
Even as his concern deepened, Mo Yan couldn’t shake the amusement that arose from his thoughts. Watching Mu Jin in his formal, stiff attire, he imagined how Mu Jin would look in the fluffy, cute outfits he had seen online earlier. The image brought a smile to his face.
As night fell, Mu Jin finally stopped working. It dawned on Mo Yan that leading a corporation was no easy task, with all the responsibilities and pressures that came with it.
Following Mu Jin to the bathroom again, Mo Yan watched as he began to undress, already knowing what was about to happen. Having lived among humans in ancient times, Mo Yan was well aware of the concept of privacy. And while he knew he should probably leave, his curiosity once again got the better of him.
Mo Yan justified staying by reminding himself that he wasn’t human, but a jade spirit. There was no reason to avert his gaze—Mu Jin couldn’t see him, after all. Besides, he convinced himself that Mu Jin’s aura was beneficial to his spirit, even though his jade pendant was more than sufficient to sustain him.
Unbeknownst to Mo Yan, Mu Jin was aware of his intense gaze. Unfazed, Mu Jin simply smiled to himself as he went about his nightly routine. After all, they had shared many worlds together, and nothing could surprise Mo Yan anymore—not even watching someone take a shower.
In those previous worlds, once the two of them had gotten close, even if Mo Yan had initially been shy and reserved, his sense of embarrassment had long since faded. Mo Yan knew, deep down, that he would never pass up the chance to enjoy these small moments, even if he found various excuses to justify it to himself.
Thank you for the translation but this chapter is very jumbled and probably need a review.