Chapter 162 – Domineering and Obsessed Jade Spirit VS Ascetic, Cleanliness-Obsessed CEO (16)
Mo Yan felt a surge of warmth in his heart. This was the first time he had ever held hands with his beloved and just sat together like this. It brought a mix of joy and a bit of melancholy. Despite the lack of deeper physical contact, this simple act made him feel more satisfied than any previous late-night encounters.
As the evening grew late, Mo Yan reluctantly let Mu Jin return home. Although he would still get to be close to his beloved later that night, this open and honest interaction made him crave even more the feeling of being openly together.
He realized that mutual affection truly had an intoxicating allure. After today, Mu Jin’s actions had only fueled more of jade spirit’s desires.
When Mu Jin got home and opened the door, he found Mu Junhao waiting curiously inside. Seeing Mu Jin, he looked a bit sheepish.
Mu Jin, recognizing the situation, realized that Mu Junhao had likely noticed him and Mo Yan outside. With a resigned expression, he said, “If you have something to say, just say it.”
Hesitating for a moment, Mu Junhao finally asked, “Brother, are you and Assistant Mo together?”
Mu Jin nodded, not intending to hide the truth. After all, he and Mo Yan planned to spend their lives together, and it was only a matter of time before everyone knew.
Mu Junhao frowned slightly. In his impression, Mo Yan hadn’t been with the Mu Corporation for long. He only knew that Mo Yan was highly capable, had quickly gained Mu Jin’s trust, and had recently taken on project responsibilities with impressive results.
Despite this, what he saw tonight surprised him. Mu Junhao always knew his brother to be someone who strictly separated personal and professional matters. Over the years, many had tried to win his brother’s favor, but none had succeeded. Moreover, Mu Jin had a bit of mysophobia and disliked physical contact, which left his romantic life rather barren.
Although Mu Junhao hoped for his brother to find a good partner, he had always envisioned someone gentle and caring, likely a woman. He never expected Mu Jin to choose someone as tall, strong, and commanding as Mo Yan.
Nevertheless, he respected his brother’s decisions. Concerned about their situation, he said, “Brother, Assistant Mo hasn’t been with the Mu Corporation for long. Could it be that he…?”
“No,” Mu Jin interrupted, shaking his head. He understood Mu Junhao’s concern—that Mo Yan might be after Mu Jin’s position or the Mu family’s wealth.
Hearing Mu Jin’s reassurance, Mu Junhao relaxed. He knew his brother was wise and would have considered all angles. Since Mu Jin had no concerns, it meant he had already investigated and confirmed that Mo Yan had no ulterior motives or connections to rival corporations. Relieved, Mu Junhao quickly came to terms with Mu Jin’s choice of partner, regardless of gender.
Remembering his encounter the previous evening, Mu Junhao mentioned, “Brother, I met Zhong Xiaoyu at the reunion yesterday. He just left his previous company.”
“He was always an outstanding student, and he’s been highly competent in his career. I once thought of inviting him to join our company. Now that he’s left his job, maybe we can bring him to the Mu Corporation. I’m sure he’d excel here.”
Mu Jin’s eyes lit up at the mention of Zhong Xiaoyu, knowing this person was destined to be the male lead’s significant other. This steadfast person who supported Mu Junhao in his tough times left a positive impression on Mu Jin.
Remembering from the original memories, Zhong Xiaoyu was a reliable individual, complementing Mu Junhao well. Mu Jin agreed and told Mu Junhao he could arrange a position for Zhong Xiaoyu within his team, knowing that Mu Junhao needed more capable people to manage projects efficiently.
Seeing Mu Junhao’s happiness, Mu Jin recalled the danger he encountered the previous night. Considering it, he decided to inform his brother.
Mu Junhao, unaware of Mu Jin’s attack the previous night, was shocked. He quickly approached to check for injuries, but Mu Jin dodged lightly.
Although Mu Jin’s mysophobia wasn’t severe with family, seeing Mo Yan’s darkening expression, he decided to limit physical contact even with his brother. He reassured Mu Junhao, “It’s just a superficial wound, nothing serious.”
“How can you say that? If you weren’t vigilant and if Assistant Mo hadn’t shown up, who knows what could have happened!” Learning that Mo Yan had saved Mu Jin’s life erased Mu Junhao’s last doubts about him.
Since Mo Yan saved his brother’s life, it made perfect sense for his brother to like him. Realizing that his brother disliked physical closeness and bodyguards, Mu Junhao thought having a strong and capable brother-in-law was a great decision.
Mu Jin, unaware that his brother was planning to package him up and send him off to someone else, raised an eyebrow as he watched Mu Junhao lost in thought.
Bringing up the attack from yesterday wasn’t just to scare Mu Junhao. After a while, Mu Jin spoke seriously, “Although the police have been notified and those two are being handled, I still feel this matter isn’t that simple.”
Mu Junhao caught the implication and quickly asked, “Do you have any suspects, brother?”
After thinking for a long time, Mu Junhao couldn’t figure out who would go to such lengths against his brother. However, Mu Jin took the initiative to say, “I think this might be Gu Yang’s doing.”
“You mean Uncle? How is that possible?” Mu Junhao’s face showed surprise. Gu Yang had been a trusted elder in his life since he was very young. After Auntie’s death, Gu Yang never remarried, and Mu Junhao always believed he deeply loved his late wife. Gu Yang had always been like a loving elder, so why would his brother suddenly suspect him of trying to harm them?
Mu Junhao, who cherished family ties due to their parents’ early death, had always trusted Gu Yang. Hearing this from his brother made his first reaction one of disbelief. However, seeing Mu Jin’s serious expression, he hesitated.
He knew his brother wouldn’t make baseless accusations. There must be evidence or at least some clues.
Indeed, Mu Jin frowned and sighed, “I didn’t want to tell you, but after the car accident post-funeral, I started suspecting Gu Yang. His behavior was odd. Recently, I also reassigned a lot of his authority to you. Other than him, I can’t think of anyone else who would benefit from getting rid of me in such an aggressive way.”
Even if Mu Junhao couldn’t fully believe it right away, he couldn’t help but take it to heart.
Mu Jin wanted to give Mu Junhao a heads-up. He walked over, patted his brother’s shoulder, and said, “Be cautious and don’t let him know you’re suspicious. That’s why I haven’t told you until now.”
“You’re not a kid anymore. The Mu Corporation will be yours someday. I can’t keep everything from you. As for Zhong Xiaoyu, he seems like a good person. Maybe you can discuss this with him. You two can quietly keep an eye on Gu Yang. He hasn’t targeted you yet, knowing you trust him completely. It’ll be easier for you to investigate.”
Feeling his brother’s trust, Mu Junhao nodded immediately, determined to handle this well. Although he hoped the situation wasn’t true, he couldn’t let his brother down if it was.
After discussing this with Mu Junhao, Mu Jin had a simple dinner and returned to his room. Relaxed after handling business, he thought about the rapid progress in his relationship with Mo Yan, and a smile appeared on his face.
Mo Yan had even cooked for him, a gesture that touched Mu Jin deeply. Reflecting on their sweet moments today, Mu Jin, as usual, prepared his clothes in the bathroom. He carefully ironed out every crease, then hung the jacket on a hanger, inspecting it carefully, planning to bring it to Mo Yan at the office tomorrow.
Watching Mu Jin smile while ironing his clothes, Mo Yan felt a warm sensation in his heart. This careful Mu Jin seemed especially charming, giving him a sense of belonging.
He yearned to embrace and kiss him, imagining their future life together—sharing meals, conversations, and even mundane tasks like laundry. He dreamed of cooking Mu Jin’s favorite dishes and sleeping in each other’s arms at night. Just the thought of this simple life made him immensely happy.
Noticing Mo Yan’s silly smile, Mu Jin wondered what had made him so happy. But whatever it was, it seemed to involve him.
Confirming their relationship brought Mu Jin great joy. After hanging up the clothes, he continued to stroke the fabric, knowing it was conjured but giving it special meaning because it belonged to his lover. Seeing Mo Yan’s flushed face as he watched him, Mu Jin smiled secretly, deciding to make him even happier.
He then, in front of Mo Yan, hugged the clothes to his chest, gently caressed them, and even tried a tentative kiss on the collar.