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Chapter 302 He's just a 'friend' of mine! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

The atmosphere was somewhat somber in front of the spacious gate of the Wei residence.

Xiao Ming spoke first, his tone tinged with accusation: "Lin Mo, what are you doing here?"

Lin Mo paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "I'm here to discuss some business matters with the Wei family. Brother Xiao, what about you?"

Xiao Ming frowned, clearly not quite believing it: "Miss Wei and I are friends."

Xiao Ming had been acting like a sycophant to Wei Manying all this time, and he had indeed never heard of any relationship between the Wei family and Lin Mo.

However, Xiao Ming temporarily ignored Lin Mo and instead glared menacingly at Fang Qian beside him, saying, "Lord Fang, what brings you here? Are you here again under the pretense of an investigation to approach Miss Wei?"

Fang Qian was annoyed by Xiao Ming's sarcastic remarks, but he didn't really have a legitimate reason to approach Wei Manying, that stunning woman. So he snorted, said he was just passing by, and left.

Seeing Fang Qian's defeated appearance, Xiao Ming was extremely smug.

Because he knew that Fang Qian, like himself, was a prodigy, and the only way to make a prodigy happy was to crush other prodigies.

Moreover, his master, who is also the remnant soul of the saint in the necklace, just said that Fang Qian's aura is very ancient, and it seems that he is cultivating the Primordial Sword Intent, which should not be underestimated.

Now, in Xiao Ming's eyes, so what? They'll still get lost in front of me.

Actually, if Xiao Ming were here alone, Fang Qian might not have left.

However, Fang Qian seemed to realize that Lin Mo and Xiao Ming were in cahoots, and that it would be disadvantageous for him to make a move at this time, so he chose to leave first.

However, Fang Qian remembered this grudge.

At this moment, Wei Manying came out. Her appearance was like a breath of fresh air, stunning everyone present.

She possesses not only the innocence and naivety of a young girl, but also a unique allure.

The moment Xiao Ming saw it, it was as if he had forgotten all his troubles.

Actually, she had been watching from nearby, and she was already used to the men fighting over her.

This kind of thing often happened when I was living in anonymity in the capital.

Lin Mo knew Wei Manying's true identity, but he didn't know why she was involved with Xiao Ming.

At this moment, Lin Mo wondered: Wasn't the woman Xiao Ming mentioned pursuing and almost winning over during their drinking session yesterday supposed to be Lin Yue'e? How did she end up here?
Xiao Ming was also thinking: Oh no, could it be that the woman Lin Mo said he was attracted to yesterday, Miss Wei?
However, since Wei Manying was right there, it was difficult for the two of them to say anything.

At Wei Manying's invitation, the two entered the Wei residence.

To cover up his lie, during their conversation, Lin Mo told Xiao Ming that he was in charge of the construction of the rail train, which required a huge investment, and that wealthy merchant families could also participate by investing and sharing profits.

He and Wei Manying had known each other for a long time, and the Wei family was a family of merchants, so he came to ask Wei Manying if she wanted to invest.

Although Xiao Ming was very suspicious, he was not Wei Manying's man, so he couldn't question Lin Mo and didn't delve deeper into the topic.

But a rift began to grow between the two, making their already strained relationship even more tense.

As the mistress of the Wei residence, Wei Manying politely invited the two of them to lunch.

During lunch, Wei Manying knew that she couldn't express any ambiguity to any man in this setting, so she just chatted about investing in the railcar project.

She continued the conversation following Lin Mo's lead, concealing her identity as a remnant of the previous dynasty, and acting as if she were from a normal merchant family.

After finishing his meal, Lin Mo took his leave first.

Now Xiao Ming found him much more agreeable and wondered if he had been overthinking things.

After he left, Xiao Ming asked Wei Manying guiltily, "How did you and Lin Mo meet?"

His expression was so easy to understand; he was afraid of losing something he hadn't yet obtained. That's how men are; once they have emotional fluctuations because of a woman, the power lies with that woman.

Some women often say that it's not an exaggeration to say that they can handle a man like a toy.

Even ordinary women understand this scene, let alone a sea queen like Wei Manying.

Wei Manying smiled slightly and said gently, "We met at a poetry gathering before, but we're just friends."

During their conversation, Lin Mo had mentioned the poetry gathering, which was a hint to her about what to say next.

This shows that Lin Mo is indeed very intelligent.

Wei Manying emphasized that they were 'friends' in order to reassure Xiao Ming and keep him as her pawn.

With no one else around, Wei Manying began to act again, her gentle and tender demeanor captivating Xiao Ming.

It was getting late, and Wei Manying subtly hinted that he still had some accounts to settle, so Xiao Ming sensibly took his leave.

After he left, another person appeared in the hall, and that was Lin Mo.

Lin Mo had just left through the front door and arrived at the back door. After knocking, a maid opened the door for him.

As someone who was part of the remnants of the previous dynasty, he was still quite influential in the Wei household.

After he sat down, he asked Wei Manying, "How did you meet Xiao Ming?"

Even though he tried to appear calm, which was much better than Xiao Ming's sycophantic behavior, he was still easily seen through.

At this moment, Wei Manying said with a mournful tone, "You know Xiao Ming's identity. I'm afraid she'll find out who I am, so I've been trying to appease her."

This was a rhetorical device to make Lin Mo feel that she and Xiao Ming had nothing to do with each other.

Lin Mo seemed to understand; so that's how it is.

He said, "Don't worry, I'll help you solve these problems in the future."

He was determined to rescue Wei Manying from Xiao Ming's clutches.

At that moment, a woman of unparalleled beauty stepped out.

This woman was mature and beautiful, with a full and upright figure, and her clothes were bulging.

Her every move exudes nobility and elegance, dignified and virtuous, with exceptional temperament and graceful bearing.

Coupled with her stunningly beautiful face, Lin Mo was completely mesmerized; it was the first time he had ever seen such a noble woman.

If Wei Manying was the woman he dreamed of having, then the woman in front of him was the woman he dared not even dream of.

Noticing the disgust in the woman's eyes, Lin Mo realized he had lost his composure and bowed his head to apologize.

The woman then said, "Considering that you did your part in reviving the Dragon Emperor, I will pretend I didn't see it this time. But don't do it again. Be mindful of your status in the future."

The woman exuded an aura of authority, looking at Lin Mo as if he were an ant, making Lin Mo feel immense pressure.

Wei Manying, who was standing next to her, found it strange that this woman was there.

This woman was none other than Qiu Xianyu, the Dragon Emperor's beloved concubine.

She came here to see what the young man who brought the keys looked like.

I heard Wei Manying mention Lin Mo yesterday. Let's see if he's up to the task today. Once the Dragon Emperor recovers, maybe we can give this guy an official position, making him extremely grateful.

(End of this chapter)