Chapter 155 – The White Moonlight is Forcibly Loved by the Substitute 53

Knowing Shuang Yu’s situation, the group didn’t insist he stay. They continued to discuss how to deal with Meng Ying. Rescuing Cannonball had indeed provided them with a lot of useful information.

“Now that Ai Jing trusts Meng Ying more than Gu Qiyan, I overheard a few days ago that Meng Ying will be going to C Country on Ai Jing’s behalf to trade some antiques. You could try to break through from that angle. As for driving a wedge between Gu Qiyan and Meng Ying, although I can’t show up in person, I have some recordings that should be helpful.”

Everyone felt his suggestions were good. They could understand why he was unwilling to appear before Gu Qiyan again. Cannonball wanted to use a feigned death to pull a Golden Cicada Sheds Its Shell and live an ordinary life.

“My people have already picked up your family. You can go and meet them. We’ll send you abroad to hide for a while. After things have settled down, if you want a stable job, you can consider our company,” Song Heng offered.

“Thank you, I’ll discuss it seriously with my family!” Cannonball said with sincere gratitude.

“We don’t know Meng Ying’s departure time, otherwise we could act before he leaves… C Country isn’t our territory. If we go there, we probably won’t have an easy time…” Cheng Meng said hesitantly. His worries were shared by everyone else.

“Don’t worry about Meng Ying. I have an informant. As long as he makes a move, I’ll definitely get the news. And don’t worry, I have some connections in C Country who can give us the green light. Leave this to me,” Jingmo said calmly.

The others were inwardly shocked. This kid’s abilities were heaven-defying. Just how powerful was he? Since he was intentionally hiding it, they couldn’t very well ask, so they could only focus on solving the current predicament.

By the time they finished their discussion, it was nearly three in the morning, and the group went upstairs to rest. Except for Shuang Yu and Jingmo, everyone else stayed on the second floor. After his shower, Jingmo didn’t return to his own room but, as always, pushed open the door to Shuang Yu’s room and went inside.

“It’s a bit late today. It must have been hard for Yu to endure. You’ve worked hard,” he said, a half-smile on his face as he looked at Shuang Yu, who was tossing and turning on the bed, whimpering with dissatisfaction and covered in sweat. He teased him with a light chuckle.

His cool hand gently touched Shuang Yu’s flushed cheek. The latter immediately let out a contented murmur, obediently nuzzling his cheek against his palm.

“Good boy… Yu.” Jingmo let out a husky chuckle and leaned down, pressing himself against him.

***

“Good night, Yu.” His voice was incredibly hoarse. He placed a kiss on Shuang Yu’s lips before finally leaving his room.

Click—

The door was gently closed. The moment Jingmo turned around, he saw Shi Letian leaning against the wall with his arms crossed, his figure hidden in the darkness.

“Xiao Mo, you…” Shi Letian began, his face a mask of conflict.

“I was just helping Yu relieve some stress. Don’t worry, I didn’t overstep. Without Yu’s consent, I would never go all the way!” Jingmo said solemnly.

“I… I won’t tell Xiao Yu or the others, but this kind of sneaky behavior isn’t right. If possible, I hope you can be more honest with him!” Shi Letian said after a long, hesitant pause, his brow tightly furrowed.

“Thank you. I’ll seriously consider your suggestion!” Jingmo flashed a brilliant smile and nodded.

After the other man left, his own brow furrowed tightly. Shi Letian’s appearance must have been at Song Heng’s instruction. He was a terrible liar; Song Heng would surely be able to see through his act. Damn it, maybe he should eliminate the trouble that was Song Heng ahead of time…

***

In a room on the second floor, just as Jingmo had thought, the person who had sent Shi Letian to stand guard was indeed Song Heng.

“How was it?” Song Heng, who had been sitting by the bed reading, closed his book and pulled Shi Letian’s cool body into his embrace.

“The thing you were thinking about… it didn’t happen. Don’t worry yourself over nothing,” Shi Letian stammered, not even daring to meet his gaze.

“Is that so? Perhaps I really was overthinking it. Let’s go to sleep, baby.” Seeing his reaction, Song Heng knew the truth but didn’t expose him, already beginning to scheme in his mind.

He had originally planned to find some time to talk to Shuang Yu, but there had been too much going on lately. In the midst of all the chaos, he had missed the best opportunity.

***

Shuang Yu’s plan to sow discord was highly effective. Upon learning his daughter Ai Lin had been dumped, Ai Jing flew into a rage. He not only ceased all cooperation with Gu Qiyan but also constantly interfered with his business to cause him trouble. Gu Qiyan made several personal visits to apologize but was turned away every time. Instead, Ai Jing’s contact with Meng Ying grew closer.

This made Gu Qiyan furious. He felt that Meng Ying had betrayed him and was trying to strike out on his own. The once inseparable pair were now at each other’s throats, and the Gu family’s internal structure began to fracture due to this series of events.

This time, Meng Ying was determined to teach Gu Qiyan a lesson. He wanted to show him through his actions that the only person who could make him successful was Meng Ying himself. Without him, Gu Qiyan was nothing! As long as he could complete this transaction for Ai Jing, he would gain even more power. This incident also made Meng Ying fully understand that there was no future in being a subordinate. He would end up just like Si Shuangyu back then—destined to be abandoned.

Only by becoming stronger than Gu Qiyan could he hold him firmly in his palm. When he reached the heights Gu Qiyan had always dreamed of, he would make Gu Qiyan come begging to him! At that time, he would force Gu Qiyan to kill Si Shuangyu with his own hands as a display of his sincerity!

A week passed in a flash. Just last night, Jingmo received definite news that Meng Ying would be heading to C Country in three days under the pretext of an inspection tour. They had to arrive in C Country before him to make preparations, so they needed to leave early.