"Uncle, I've been a good girl. Don't scold me, okay?" Yong Shanling flashed an ingratiating smile, showing her two cute little tiger teeth.
No matter how you looked at her, she didn't seem like someone in that line of work. Mu Yijie had originally intended to fly into a rage, but when he met those innocent eyes, he just couldn't bring himself to say anything harsh.
"What's your name?"
"Lingling~"
"I'm asking for your real name!"
"Oh. My name is Yong Shanling."
Before Mu Yijie could say anything, he frowned deeply at her skimpy outfit. He grabbed his suit jacket from the hanger and tossed it onto Yong Shanling's head.
"Oof!" Yong Shanling struggled to wriggle out of the oversized jacket. She grinned and thanked him before draping it over her shoulders. She looked like a child who had stolen an adult's clothes, comical in every way.
"Are you really an adult?" Mu Yijie couldn't help but ask again.
"Of course!" At the mention of this topic, Yong Shanling transformed into a feisty kitten. "I turned eighteen two months ago!"
"How many times have you done this kind of job?" Mu Yijie adjusted his bathrobe and sat down across from her, crossing his legs. His long, perfectly - proportioned legs, like those of a model, were right in front of Yong Shanling.
But unfortunately, she couldn't appreciate this sight that would drive women around the world crazy. Her eyes were darting around, and no one knew what she was scheming.
"This is my first time. Before, Master always took me out to take jobs, but he never let me do it. He only allowed me to watch from the side!" Yong Shanling clenched her small fist and said proudly, "After I prove that I can complete the job independently this time, I'll be able to take orders on my own in the future!"
"There's a master in this line of work? And he let you just watch?" Mu Yijie took a few deep breaths. He felt like his horizons were too limited. How could people in such a seedy place be so shameless?
"You're just a kid. You've been led astray by adults!" Mu Yijie said with a cold face in an uncompromising tone, "Your family actually allows a kid like you to do this kind of job? You're still at the age to be in school. Kids should have a proper childhood!"
Yong Shanling shrugged indifferently, "Maybe. But I don't know who my parents are anyway. Master picked me up in front of my house. He said I was born and raised by nature, so I should naturally inherit his mantle."
So she was an orphan?
Mu Yijie felt a twinge of pity for a moment. Maybe she didn't have the right to choose the life she wanted.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but soften his tone, "It's never too late to turn back. You should know that a decent job won't make people look down on you. I can pay to support you to continue your studies. In the future, don't work in this kind of club anymore."
Yong Shanling had been stealing glances at the bedroom. When she heard Mu Yijie's words, she finally looked at him seriously for a couple of seconds. Then she suddenly said, "Uncle, you look so serious. You look like you could scare a kid to tears. But I didn't expect you to be a good guy."
Mu Yijie's face immediately darkened. This little girl really knew how to get on his nerves!
What did she mean by "didn't expect"? Did he look like a brute who would take advantage of a newly - adult girl?
"But..." Yong Shanling looked embarrassed, "The manager said you're a big client. He'll be watching me to make sure I don't slack off. If I leave now, the manager will definitely give me a good scolding."
"Can I stay here tonight? Just one night!" She pleaded, holding up one finger and looking at Mu Yijie with big, hopeful eyes.
"No." Mu Yijie crossed his arms and refused without hesitation.
"Leave your contact information and leave right away. I'll explain things to the club for you. Someone will also contact you tomorrow to help you continue your studies."
Seeing that he was as unyielding as a rock, Yong Shanling quickly came up with an excuse, "But, but I haven't received my salary for this month yet! You should love what you do. I have to stick to my post until the last second!"
"Nonsense!" Mu Yijie thought Yong Shanling was even more naughty than Song Yiran when he was a kid. He never had much patience for coaxing kids. When he frowned, he looked like a menacing demon with a dark aura.
"I'll call your manager right now!"
"No!"
If he made that call, her cover would be blown!
In a moment of desperation, Yong Shanling lunged forward and hugged Mu Yijie's arm, shaking her head desperately, "Don't call, don't call!"
"You! This is indecent! Let go of me!" Mu Yijie tried to pull her away but was afraid of hurting her. For a moment, he was at a loss with this little rascal.
"Knock, knock."
"Mr. Mu, there are several urgent documents that need your attention."
The voice from outside the door made the two who were entangled stop in their tracks. Yong Shanling's eyes lit up and she quickly said, "Uncle, do you have to work now? I can wait for you in the bedroom."
What if Assistant Fang saw her...
Mu Yijie frowned. It would be hard to explain this to his subordinate. It was better to avoid trouble.
"You stay in the bedroom quietly. Don't make a sound or do anything unnecessary! I'll take you downstairs myself later!" Mu Yijie warned.
"Okay!" Yong Shanling nodded vigorously and trotted into the master bedroom, closing the door behind her.
"Come in." Mu Yijie finally said, allowing Assistant Fang to enter.
"Mr. Mu, there are some contracts that need your signature. Please take a look."
The serious - looking, glasses - wearing elite Assistant Fang handed the contracts to Mu Yijie. Then there was only the sound of pages flipping.
"Bang! Thud—"
The noise from behind the bedroom door made Mu Yijie stop in his tracks.
Assistant Fang looked up suspiciously. Was there someone in the boss's bedroom?
"Any other issues?" Mu Yijie remained calm and handed the signed documents to his assistant.
"The bosses of several subsidiary companies know you're back in Huai City and would like to visit the headquarters." Assistant Fang hesitated for a moment before saying.
"The fact that I'm back in the country was kept confidential. How did they find out?" Mu Yijie looked up at Assistant Fang. The hidden killing intent in his deep eyes made Assistant Fang shiver, and a cold sweat broke out on his back.
"It's, it's Young Master Song. He accidentally let it slip when he was drunk!"
Song Yiran!
Mu Yijie mentally labeled this cheap nephew as "unreliable". His cousin was too soft - hearted, and his cousin - in - law was too busy. Kids needed to be disciplined to become successful!
Song Yiran, who was flirting with a big - breasted girl on the first floor, suddenly shivered. He had a strange feeling all over his body, as if a bad omen was looming.