Versatile Mage: Get the Desert Emperor clone at the start

Chapter 151 The Greedy Shepherd Xin, Qin Xiaonan's Scheme

Qin Xiaonan had a deal with the Mu family, and the Mu family even gained some advantage and made a considerable profit.

Therefore, they are very optimistic about the relationship between Qin Xiaonan and Mu Nujiao.

After accompanying Mu Nujiao to her classes all day, they didn't go back to his own apartment that evening, but instead went to Mu's house.

The afterglow shone on the neatly trimmed lawn of the Mu Family Manor as Qin Xiaonan and Mu Nujiao walked side by side.

The main building in the distance was brightly lit, and the sound of orchestral music could be faintly heard.

"Xiaonan." Mu Nujiao suddenly stopped, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.

Qin Xiaonan turned to look at her and found that her delicate profile looked particularly soft in the twilight, yet it also carried a hint of unease.

He gently took her hand, feeling the slight tremor in her palm: "I understand."

Those three simple words relaxed Mu Nujiao's tense shoulders.

She squeezed Qin Xiaonan's hand back, her fingertips gently tracing his palm: "Thank you."

Both of them knew perfectly well the true purpose of tonight's family dinner.

Since Qin Xiaonan established trade relations with the Mu family, the Mu family has been thriving in Shanghai thanks to the rare demon materials he provided.

Tonight, the Mu family is definitely trying to gain some benefits for the family while the two are deeply in love.

Mu Nujiao herself certainly hoped that her family could profit, but after spending so much time with Qin Xiaonan, her feelings for him were genuine. The two had hunted demons together and improved together.

Therefore, she did not want Qin Xiaonan to misunderstand her feelings and think that she was with her for the sake of the family's interests.

"Sister! Brother-in-law!"

A silvery sound broke the tranquility of the courtyard.

On the steps in front of the main building, Mu Nuxin stood gracefully, the evening breeze gently caressing her pale purple silk dress.

The well-tailored dress accentuated her graceful curves perfectly—her slender waist was so delicate it could be encircled by a single hand, her full bust rose and fell gently with her breath, and her long, snow-white legs, faintly visible through the slit in the skirt, were particularly dazzling in the twilight.

She walked gracefully down the steps, her purple high heels clicking crisply on the marble.

Unlike Mu Nujiao's heroic and spirited demeanor, Mu Nuxin exudes the elegance of a socialite in every gesture.

On that pretty face, which bore a striking resemblance to her sister, her features were even more delicate and alluring, with a pair of bright, intelligent eyes sparkling beneath her slightly upturned eyelashes.

"Why did it take you so long to get here?" She affectionately took Mu Nujiao's arm, her red lips slightly pouting, looking charming and lovely.

“Xin Xin.” Mu Nujiao smiled, then glanced at Qin Xiaonan.

The banquet was held in the most luxurious banquet hall of the pastor's house.

Although he was the only guest, the Mu family still gave him a grand welcome, which showed how much they valued Qin Xiaonan.

After the banquet, Mu Nuxin led the two to the study located on the east side of the main building.

Mu Nuxin gestured for the two to sit down, while she went around to the tea table to the side.

Her slender white fingers gently brushed across the purple clay teaware, her movements as smooth and skillful as flowing water.

Warming the cup, adding tea, pouring water—every step is as elegant as a performance.

She held up a cup of clear tea with both hands and handed it to Qin Xiaonan.

He then said, "Brother-in-law, I won't beat around the bush. I want to expand our business, but the Mu family doesn't have enough funds right now."

“I was wondering if you could give us a few more materials in advance? We’ll process them properly and then pay you the balance. We’ve been working together for so long, I think we have some credibility.” After she finished speaking, Qin Xiaonan didn’t hesitate for long before saying, “Sure.”

Mu Nuxin was clearly taken aback, and some prepared words got stuck in her throat.

She didn't expect the other party to agree so readily.

Qin Xiaonan tapped her finger lightly on the table, and then a flash of light appeared.

In an instant, the center of the study was filled with demonic materials radiating powerful energy fluctuations—sirens' scales gleamed with a ghostly blue luster in the firelight, whale baleen was as clear as crystal, there were several well-preserved sirens' crystal cores, and even some demonic essences.

“These…” Mu Nuxin’s breathing quickened noticeably. She instinctively reached out to touch the materials, then recoiled as if electrocuted. “Are they all for us?”

"Prepayment." Qin Xiaonan took a sip of tea. "The price can't be lowered; it has to be the same as what we agreed on before."

The shepherd said happily, "Of course."

She knew the value of these materials; even a large family like the Mu family would need several months to process this shipment.

Qin Xiaonan agreed so easily.
"Brother-in-law is indeed straightforward!" Mu Nuxin quickly instructed the butler to fetch the contract. "We certainly will."

"No need," Qin Xiaonan waved her hand. "I trust the Mu family."

These words sent a shiver down Mu Nujiao's spine.

Even Mu Nuxin's gaze towards Qin Xiaonan changed somewhat. Since Qin Xiaonan mainly managed the family business, she was willing to make sacrifices for the family's interests.

Qin Xiaonan brought out these things this time, and they're quite valuable. Could it really be because of her sister?
In fact, Qin Xiaonan had his own plans. During his trip to Lop Nur, he received a lot of resources, including some imperial-level materials. He felt it would be troublesome to handle these things himself.

It's been in his hands all this time, but it's not worth much.

Even if Mu Nuxin didn't say it, Qin Xiaonan would have given her hints.

Of course, most importantly, Qin Xiaonan wanted to bring the Mu family into her own sphere of influence.

As the coastline rises in the future, demons from the Pacific Ocean will attack, trapping Shanghai. Many families will seek powerful backers.

The Mu family lacked confidence because they had no forbidden spells behind them.

At that time, I can take them over naturally. I can then give them benefits to accumulate power, and eventually they will all become my own forces.

Qin Xiaonan naturally had no objections.

As she stepped out of the gates of the Mu Family Manor, the night breeze brushed against Mu Nujiao's slightly flushed cheeks.

Her fingers gripped the hem of her skirt tightly, her voice trembling slightly: "Xiaonan, you really don't need to do this for me for those rare materials. The Mu family has already taken advantage of you quite a bit."

Under the moonlight, Qin Xiaonan stopped and turned to gaze into Mu Nujiao's glistening eyes.

He gently placed his hand on her shoulder, a meaningful smile playing on his lips: "It's alright, we'll be family from now on, won't we?"

These words made Mu Nujiao's heart race, and her fair cheeks instantly flushed crimson.

Mu Nujiao only understood the first meaning of Qin Xiaonan's words: if he married Mu Nujiao in the future, they would be a family.

Actually, Qin Xiaonan's words here have another meaning: he wants to take over the Mu family.

As his vassal state, the Mu family was naturally considered "one of the family."

In the study, Mu Nuxin was carefully taking stock of the materials.

Unbeknownst to her, these seemingly generous gifts would ultimately become a gentle shackle that the Mu family could not escape. On the day the siren attacks, the Mu family will have no choice but to stand on Qin Xiaonan's side.

(End of this chapter)