CHAPTER 557: CHAPTER 541 GOING ALONE WITH A SWORD

"Mr. Mu, let’s talk about your daughter’s condition. When can I see her?"

Jiang Xiaoxiao got straight to the point; she couldn’t wait any longer.

Song Moting couldn’t wait.

No one knew their current situation, and every minute of delay was dangerous for Song Moting and them.

"It seems Jiang is very dedicated. I was planning to take you after dinner."

Mu Shaocheng lowered his voice.

He didn’t talk about Ziluo in public; many who knew him weren’t aware of her existence.

"Then, Mr. Mu, dinner can be skipped. I believe my patient is the priority. Perhaps dinner can be after my patient’s diagnosis."

Jiang Xiaoxiao was looking for an opportunity to stay at the Mu family mansion.

Mu Shaocheng admired the young girl in front of him.

Without exaggeration, a very beautiful young girl.

Jiang Xiaoxiao wore a courteous yet friendly smile, tilting her head to listen to their conversation.

At her age, young, beautiful, and not so naive that it leaves people speechless, it was hard not to like her.

Jiang Xiaoxiao was indeed young and beautiful.

Not a flamboyant beauty, but a delicate beauty.

She didn’t deliberately dress to attract attention, yet she caught it anyway.

Perhaps it was due to her elegant and calm demeanor and those incredible eyes, that even from a distance, Mu Shaocheng agreed with his son’s previous comments.

Those dark, night-like eyes could make a man look into them and forget himself.

Her simple dress relied on exquisite tailoring to highlight her charm. Her skin was fair; he had thought wearing white would make her look pale, but instead, it made her appear flushed.

Her figure was slim but not as emaciated as many women these days.

If he hadn’t heard that this woman was very skilled in medicine and had astonishing family secrets, he might have approached this girl in another way.

Men are naturally unable to refuse beautiful women.

"Alright then, I’ll trouble Jiang to take a trip."

Jiang Xiaoxiao stood up, and Mu Feng politely accompanied her.

Mu Shaocheng was left behind by them.

He hadn’t been so interested in a woman for a long time, but that didn’t mean he would be careless.

If Jiang Xiaoxiao wasn’t as competent as she seemed, Mu Shaocheng would be relieved he didn’t need to sacrifice a little beauty.

Then he would sincerely look forward to a pleasant pursuit and seduction.

Most women could be won over; the difference was only in the timing. He doubted she would be any different.

He had long forgotten how fun it was to be a pursuer.

He smiled self-mockingly; Jiang Xiaoxiao was just an ordinary woman. When she agreed to see Ziluo, she had already bitten their bait. Such an insignificant victory yet made him feel like a conqueror.

It seems he was getting old.

Unable to deny aging now.

Jiang Xiaoxiao was startled when she first saw the Mu family’s villa and blinked rapidly; fortunately, her glasses hid part of her expression.

Jin Dachuan should have warned her earlier, she absentmindedly thought.

The asphalt driveway, lined with various flowers on either side, led to the villa’s entrance. A 4-meter-high gray stone wall completely surrounded the villa.

The gate silently slid open as the car approached and closed immediately after they passed through.

She estimated the villa covered at least five acres, with elegant garden landscaping obscuring most of the walls.

The two-story main house in the center had wings extending to both sides, constructed with gray marble with gold and red patterns.

A long row of barrack-like single-story buildings was vaguely visible behind landscaped features on the right.

Illegal dealing of some kind of biological weapon must be extremely profitable.

She hadn’t realized how wealthy the Mu family was before, but now she understood why so many people wanted to curry favor with him.

There were guards at every inconspicuous spot.

His private guards; they seemed to use clothing to distinguish ranks.

Those in dark green uniform pants and shirts were the most numerous, with obvious handguns under their clothing.

If Jiang Xiaoxiao had doubts initially, what she saw now was enough proof that Jin Dachuan wasn’t wrong.

The Mu family wasn’t as harmless as they appeared.

A simple rich man couldn’t have such security personnel.

Especially in the eighties, displaying such blatant tycoon behavior wasn’t something many dared to do.

Yet, the Mu family dared to bring her in like this.

Jiang Xiaoxiao suddenly felt a chill. Was she falling into their trap?

Thinking about how Mu Feng had chatted with her a few times, she wondered why Mu Feng greeted her.

Jiang Xiaoxiao was a notable figure at school, but not enough to be liked by everyone, and her background wasn’t sufficient to garner favors.

At least Mu Feng didn’t need it.

But from the beginning, Mu Feng showed interest in her; was it romantic?

Wow!

Jiang Xiaoxiao absolutely didn’t think the female protagonist had the ability to charm all ages and genders.

Mu Feng definitely had no romantic feelings for her. If Mu Feng had any thoughts about her, it was more appropriate to say that it was old goat Mu Shaocheng who had more interest.

The meaning behind Mu Shaocheng’s lascivious gaze—Jiang Xiaoxiao wasn’t a naive girl—was clear to her.

It only made her more disgusted with Mu Shaocheng and the Mu family.

If not for Song Moting’s safety, Jiang Xiaoxiao would definitely not step into the Mu family.

"Jiang, let me take you to see my daughter. Mu Feng, go ask the kitchen to prepare dinner; Jiang hasn’t eaten anything yet."

Mu Shaocheng’s words were clearly meant to intentionally send Mu Feng away; Jiang Xiaoxiao pretended not to notice.

Mu Feng paused, took a deep look at Jiang Xiaoxiao, and after about a five-second blank pause, agreed and walked away.

Mu Shaocheng nodded with satisfaction, thinking his son was occasionally a bit pretentious.

Since Jiang Xiaoxiao was possibly someone important to that person, the Mu family would certainly hold onto her.

Once Jiang Xiaoxiao entered the Mu family, she would eventually have to yield.

What could a woman really pull off?

Jiang Xiaoxiao controlled her emotions, not letting them show. Now wasn’t the time for her to lose her temper.

She looked up towards Mu Shaocheng, her tone tinged with impatience.

"Where is Mr. Mu’s daughter?"

Mu Shaocheng took the towel handed by the butler, casually wiping his hands as his somewhat droopy eyes seemed to laugh more deeply, his murky gaze hiding predatory intentions.

"Jiang, you’re in such a hurry? Let me lead the way, and we’ll see Ziluo."

The voice was like a cold, wet snake. Jiang Xiaoxiao smoothed her sleeve, suppressing her goosebumps.

This Mu Shaocheng made people very uncomfortable.

Carefully observing the entire villa, the broad corridors were empty; there definitely couldn’t be any cameras at this time.

Occasionally, she saw shadows of guards patrolling the corridor, but not many.

Jiang Xiaoxiao glanced at her watch. Before entering the room, the guards patrolled every five minutes.

Maybe this was her chance.

The problem was she hadn’t determined where Mu Shaocheng’s study was yet.

"This is my daughter’s room. Next door is my study. Of course, when you meet Ziluo, don’t be too surprised; her body is weak, and she’s more fragile than most children..."

Jiang Xiaoxiao was surprised that someone as sinister as Mu Shaocheng could have a slight tone of weakness and sadness when talking about a child like Ziluo.

Even the most wicked people seemed to have a father’s heart.

But what did Mu Shaocheng mean?

He just outright told her the location of his study—was it deliberate?

Jiang Xiaoxiao’s heart tightened.

If that’s the case, Mu Shaocheng might indeed feel very confident.

Finding out where Song Moting and the others were would be difficult.

Jiang Xiaoxiao frowned, following Mu Shaocheng into the room.

A little girl was sitting in a wheelchair, with a delighted look turning her head as soon as she heard them enter.