Chapter 707: Mr. Cold from Nowhere (1)

"I have heard that Lady Mo’s son is quite close to Ye Jiuliang, so surely the words you just spoke weren’t meant to deceive me?" Chu Chen said with a playful smile, his tone mild, "Is it just for the sake of getting the iron box that you say you want to join forces with me?"

"Of course not." Mo Yu denied immediately, "My cooperation with Mr. Leng is very sincere, there is absolutely no intention of deceit."

"Is that so?" Chu Chen looked at her with a suspicious gaze, "Then Lady Mo, why don’t you tell me how Ye Jiuliang has wronged you? Otherwise, I still can’t fully trust you."

Mo Yu hesitated, "This..."

Leng Yi was a man whose thoughts were too profound, even she couldn’t see through him, but if she couldn’t provide a reason, he would definitely think she was trying to deceive him, and her chances of getting the iron box would be even slimmer.

Chu Chen did not press her, casting her a casual glance, quietly savoring his tea.

After a long time, Mo Yu glanced at the man opposite her and slowly began, "Mr. Leng, there is actually another matter I wish to discuss with you today. I am aware that Mr. Leng’s medical skills are exquisite, but you also understand that a tall tree catches the wind.

She paused, observing Leng Yi’s reaction, then continued, "I wonder if Mr. Leng would be interested in allying with the Mo Family, to work for our family. Of course, our Mo Family would not mistreat Mr. Leng. We’ll do our best to agree to any conditions you propose."

Chu Chen clicked his tongue, replying in a light and breezy tone, "Lady Mo’s suggestion isn’t bad, but I’m afraid I can’t accept. After all, I have always refrained from serving people I disapprove of."

"People you disapprove of?" Mo Yu showed a puzzled look, "Mr. Leng is referring to?"

"That person should be no stranger to Lady Mo." Chu Chen lifted his eyelids slightly, speaking assuredly.

"Qia Mian, that person, is arrogant and has always been at odds with me. I have also made it clear before that I would absolutely not collude with him on any matter."

How did he know that Qia Mian was working for their Mo Family? Mo Yu felt alarmed.

Seeing the wariness in her eyes, Chu Chen remained calm, speaking lightly, "Lady Mo need not be so surprised. Qia Mian and I are both in the medical field, it’s not odd for us to know each other. Back when we competed for medicinal materials, we had our fair share of squabbles, if you don’t believe it, you could go back and ask Qia Mian."

After observing him closely for a few moments, Mo Yu’s doubts gradually dissipated.

It seemed he was not yet aware of Qia Mian’s mishap.

If it was just because of Qia Mian, that would be an easy situation to handle.

She spoke calmly, "To tell the truth, Qia Mian is no longer with our Mo Family. Mr. Leng can rest assured about joining our Mo Family."

"Lady Mo couldn’t be joking, could you? Qia Mian has always been handling affairs for the Mo Family, how could he just not be there anymore?" Chu Chen deliberately questioned her statement.

"It’s a long story. Didn’t Mr. Leng just express curiosity about how Ye Jiuliang offended our Mo Family?" Mo Yu sighed, a hint of resentment coloring her expression.

"In fact, Qia Mian was schemed against by Ye Jiuliang, and tragically fell victim to her ruthless tactics."

In the room, Mo Yu’s voice came out of the computer, the sound of the bug being played out loud, and Mo Yuan heard every word.

He hung his head, his eyes deep and tinged with a shade of frost.

Mo Yu!

Feeling the gaze coming from across, he lifted his head, looking into the woman’s clear eyes; he moved his lips.

After struggling for a while, he didn’t know what to say anymore.

He had misplaced his trust in Mo Yu for so many years, being deceived by her, and now she was plotting against his daughter; he was truly unfit for the role of a father.

Downstairs, the conversation continued.

"It seems Lady Mo is a person with both sentiment and righteousness, to have developed a grudge against Ye Jiuliang just because of Qia Mian." Chu Chen reached for the teapot, pouring himself another cup of tea.

"I understand Lady Mo’s intentions today; we can proceed with the transaction, under the condition that Lady Mo can assure me when Ye Jiuliang will be taken care of. After all, I am not a very patient man and can’t wait too long."

"As long as Mr. Leng is willing to help, with our combined efforts, Ye Jiuliang will certainly not escape our grasp." Mo Yu’s eyes flickered slightly as she responded.

Thinking about dragging him down with you? Not a chance.

Chu Chen raised a question, "Mrs. Mo, that’s not right. Eliminating Ye Jiuliang was a condition you agreed upon with me. Why do I still need to help?"

Mo Yu cursed Leng Yi in her heart for being too shrewd, yet she still had to put on a smiling face, "Of course I know that, but with Mr. Leng’s strong support, it would be beneficial to us both. After all, Ye Jiuliang is our common enemy. As long as she can be eliminated, wouldn’t it be good for both you and me?"

"Our common enemy, huh, I don’t think so."

The deep voice no longer carefully restrained itself, carrying a hint of scornful chuckle.

Mo Yu didn’t understand why, but the man opposite her suddenly stood up, his tall stature like a mountain, involuntarily giving someone a sense of oppression.

"Mr. Leng, you..."

The words were just beginning, when they were cut off by the man’s deep voice, "Sorry, my last name is Chu. There’s no Mr. Leng here."

Upon hearing this, Mo Yu’s face changed dramatically, and she swiftly stood up.

She stared at Chu Chen as if her sharp gaze could penetrate the silver mask, "You’re not Leng Yi?"

Aqiao stepped forward to protect Mo Yu, her eyes warily watching Chu Chen.

"It seems that it’s not just your eyesight that’s poor, but your ears too," Chu Chen chuckled softly.

"I’ve said my last name is Chu. There is no Mr. Leng."

The surname Chu?

Mo Yu was first astonished, then her face darkened.

"Are you Chu Chen?"

"Mrs. Mo still remembers me. I’m a bit flattered," Chu Chen’s mouth curved slightly, but his smile didn’t reach his eyes.

He raised his hand to remove the mask, revealing his handsome face unreservedly in Mo Yu’s sight.

Her face turned pale, her fingertip piercing into her palm, yet she felt no pain.

"You’re playing me," she said through gritted teeth.

Damn it.

They had tricked her again.

Chu Chen said with an ironic smile, "You came to me on your own accord, how has it become a case of me playing you?"

"What’s the relationship between you and Leng Yi, and was all this a trap you set for me?" Mo Yu nearly went mad with frustration.

Since he already knew her identity, Mo Yu didn’t bother pretending anymore, speaking with a venomous tone, "Where is the iron box, hand it over to me."

"Wasn’t the iron box something you worked so hard to deliver into our hands?" Chu Chen played with the mask, his sharp gaze sweeping toward her indistinctly.

"Since when does something that’s been sent out get taken back? Mrs. Mo, what do you think?"

Mo Yu’s face hardened, and she looked around.

"No need to look. If I wanted to catch you, I alone would be enough. There’s no need for others to help."

Chu Chen’s voice rose from the opposite side, Mo Yu turned her face, and her gaze fell on him again.

"That auction by Gu Yunxing, was that a trap you set? Did you already know that Qia Mian was my man?"