Chapter 43 – Autistic Young Master VS Ruthless Boss (18)
As Mu Yaqin’s words fell, Xie Boyan couldn’t help but show a hint of surprise on his face because everyone knew what the invitation to this business meeting represented.
Unless they were from prestigious families, those invited to attend this business meeting were undoubtedly the elites among elites in the business world. He quickly inquired about Mu Jin’s identity, and upon learning that Mu Jin was the currently popular online figure Wufei, the male lead was even more shocked.
Xie Boyan had heard of Wu Jue. The Xie family was also involved in online platforms, although they had just begun. When they were looking for a team to assist in their operations, they had once considered seeking help from the renowned Wu Jue team, but they were unexpectedly rejected.
Now, realizing that Mu Jin was Wu Jue and that Mu Yaqin was his sister, it was possible that Mu Yaqin intentionally kept Mu Jin away from her business.
Recalling his previously exposed scandalous photos, if he had had a skilled person like Wu Jue by his side, the situation might not have escalated to that extent.
Thinking about this, Xie Boyan looked at Mu Jin with a somewhat peculiar expression. Recollecting Mu Yaqin’s usual coldness and now observing the seemingly gentle and sweet Mu Jin, he increasingly felt that this young man had an indescribable charm.
Xie Boyan was versatile in his relationships, and now that he understood Mu Jin’s capabilities, he began to entertain some other thoughts.
He believed that since Mu Jin was a rare talent, and with the inheritance rights of the Mu family, appearing young and seemingly innocent, getting Mu Jin might be simpler than getting Mu Yaqin. Perhaps he should consider changing his target for the marriage alliance.
Mu Yaqin quickly noticed Xie Boyan’s gaze. Normally, when he looked at her with such a predatory gaze, the female lead would feel extremely uncomfortable. However, now he dared to look at her precious brother with such eyes.
Filled with anger in an instant, the female lead squinted her eyes. Mu Jin was her most beloved brother. If it were about herself, she might occasionally tolerate or appease, but it didn’t mean she could endure anyone coveting Mu Jin.
Seeing Mu Yaqin’s displeased expression, Xie Boyan, however, showed a self-assured smile and said, “Yaqin, don’t be so nervous. I just think your brother is really cute.”
“By the way, when I mentioned the marriage alliance, I meant between the Xie family and the Mu family, not necessarily with you, Yaqin. If Xiao Jin is willing, I don’t mind either.”
Seeing the obvious anger on the female lead’s face, Xie Boyan immediately followed up with a bigger chip he had prepared earlier.
He lightly chuckled and said, “Yaqin, I remember your parents passed away when you were very young, right? It was said to be a traffic accident. However, accidents are not so easy to happen. Have you ever considered that maybe this accident was deliberate?”
Hearing Xie Boyan’s words, Mu Yaqin’s expression hardened, frowning at the man in front of her, she coldly said, “What do you mean? What do you know?”
Seeing her reaction, Xie Boyan felt triumphant, and calmly said, “I did accidentally learn some secrets from back then. However, this secret cannot be revealed by me for nothing. I want something, and you know very well what it is. I believe you don’t want your parents to remain in the dark forever!”
Mu Yaqin immediately clenched her fists upon hearing this, not expecting Xie Boyan to be even more shameless than she had imagined.
Years ago, the sudden death of the Mu couple had dealt a heavy blow to the siblings. Over the years, the female lead had investigated, but she had always come up empty-handed. She could only treat that incident as an accident.
But now, Xie Boyan unexpectedly brought up the old matter. Did he really know something? Or was he just bluffing?
Mu Yaqin weighed how she could extract the information Xie Boyan spoke of without sacrificing her and her brother’s happiness. She was unwilling to let the truth be buried.
Meanwhile, Xie Boyan felt that victory was within reach. After all, a marriage alliance with the Xie family would indeed bring great benefits to the Mu family. On the other hand, he understood what this secret meant to Mu Yaqin, estimating that his chances of winning were still significant.
However, as Mu Yaqin had not yet come up with a good excuse to stonewall Xie Boyan, the smile on Mu Jin’s face had already completely disappeared.
The existence of this secret surprised Mu Jin as well, but now Xie Boyan’s threat made him feel nauseous.
For Mu Jin, as long as he wished, finding out the truth about that incident might require some effort, but it wasn’t an insurmountable task. He just hadn’t doubted it before. So, he wasn’t afraid of Xie Boyan.
Now, he looked at Xie Boyan with an unprecedented coldness and said, “Xie Boyan, right? Our Mu family’s affairs don’t need your concern. My sister and I can handle this matter ourselves.”
A sweet little guy suddenly radiated a domineering aura. Unexpectedly, the other party also showed such a cold demeanor, but in Xie Boyan’s eyes, it only made him more fascinated.
Relying on his own identity and unafraid of Mu Jin’s words, he extended his hand to touch Mu Jin’s round face. However, before his hand could reach Mu Jin, it was forcefully intercepted.
A scream of pain echoed as Xie Boyan felt the bones in his hand being forcibly broken. The intense pain made him break into a cold sweat, and he knelt directly on the ground.
“Someone, someone! Catch this bastard for me!” Xie Boran pointed at Leng Xiao, his face full of anger, staring at the tall man in front of him, wishing to dismember the man who had injured him.
However, as soon as he pointed his finger, Leng Xiao expressionlessly reached out his hand and instantly broke the index finger Xie Boyan had stretched out.
The sound of bones breaking resonated in the air, reminding Mu Jin of the scene when he first met Leng Xiao in this world. Back then, a rogue wanted to touch his face and was subsequently punished by his lover with a broken finger.
A horrifying scene for others was only charming in Mu Jin’s eyes because his lover was protecting him. People like Xie Boyan were just receiving a small lesson.
Xie Boyan daring to covet Mu Jin clearly touched a sore spot for Leng Xiao. Initially, he didn’t want to scare his beloved, intending to wait until the other person left the hall to act. However, he couldn’t hold back.
The man frowned slightly, and his gaze towards the male lead seemed to be looking at a pile of garbage.
However, Mu Yaqin, by his side, couldn’t help but feel worried. After all, she had always thought Leng Xiao was just a bodyguard. While it was out of good intentions for him to stand up for Mu Jin, the Xie family was influential. Even if Xie Boyan was unpleasant, Leng Xiao couldn’t afford to offend.
If the patriarch of the Xie family found out and felt embarrassed, wanting an explanation, the Mu family would likely be unable to protect Leng Xiao, even if they exerted all their efforts.
The cries of Xie Boyan echoed continuously, successfully drawing the attention of the surrounding guests. However, despite shouting for a while, security personnel did not come forward to handle Leng Xiao.
After a while, it was the vice president of the Leng Corporation, responsible for hosting the business banquet, Yan Ze, who came over with several key members of the company.
Xie Boyan knew who Yan Ze was, and seeing him approach, he immediately felt he had found support. He thought that this was the Leng family’s territory, and even if the Xie family didn’t intervene, Leng family would not let such a brazen person go unpunished at this important event.
However, to Xie Boyan’s surprise, when Yan Ze came over, he completely ignored him. Instead, he respectfully bowed to Leng Xiao and said, “Master, what happened here?”
As soon as Yan Ze finished speaking, the crowd around them erupted into a commotion. No one had expected that the tall companion brought by the cute-looking rising star in the business world would turn out to be the rumored new head of Leng family. Even Mu Yaqin stared in astonishment.
“He touched my companion without permission, and I have already dealt with him. Throw him back to the Xie family and tell the Xie family’s patriarch to discipline him properly and not tarnish the reputation of the Xie family.”
After Leng Xiao’s words, Xie Boyan took in a cold breath, forgetting even his screams.
Both the Xie family and Leng family were top-notch families, but the Xie family was somewhat inferior to Leng family. Xie Boyan knew well that the patriarch would never offend the head of Leng family for his sake.
If he had done something else, it might have been better, but he had just attempted to harass the companion of the head of Leng family. If this matter spread, even if his legs were not broken by the patriarch, there was no way the patriarch would stand on his side.
Unexpectedly, after months of carefully managing, the situation he had slightly turned around was now completely lost. There was no chance of turning the tables now.
Soon, Xie Boyan was taken away, but the surrounding area did not calm down. Everyone’s eyes were sneakily watching the situation with Leng Xiao, attempting to strike up a conversation.
Facing Mu Yaqin’s scrutinizing gaze, Leng Xiao nodded slightly, and the anger in his heart calmed a bit. Now composed, he remembered Xie Boyan’s continuous proposals about the marriage alliance between the Mu and Xie families.
He was well aware that initially, Xie Boyan wanted to form an alliance with Mu Yaqin, but he changed his mind the moment he saw Mu Jin.
It seemed that his beloved was indeed too charming; no wonder he was targeted at first sight. Unfortunately, with his limited time left, how could he ensure that the little one would never forget him?
Yes, he wanted everyone to know that Mu Jin belonged to him. Even if he really left, he would make sure that every time they saw the little one, they would associate him with Leng Xiao.
This possessiveness was somewhat twisted, but Leng Xiao couldn’t restrain it. He suddenly woke up, realizing that there was nothing more unforgettable than a once-in-a-lifetime wedding. He wanted to become the husband of the little one, both legally and in life. He wanted everyone to know that they were truly a couple.
At least, during the time he was around, he wouldn’t let anyone take Mu Jin away from him.