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Chapter 365: Speaking out of integrity

In terms of thinness, Liu Ruyan is actually a size thinner than Zhao Yun, but visually, Zhao Yun appears to be slimmer than Liu Ruyan.

This is mainly due to the different focuses of their clothing and physical development, which creates a misconception.

Because of her work, Liu Ruyan tends to dress more appropriately. In the summer, she mainly wears long skirts, and even if she wears a tight inner layer, she will add a loose outer layer, giving people a feeling of tight inside and loose outside.

On the contrary, Zhao Yun, whenever she is not wearing a police uniform, she especially likes to wear a tight-fitting sports vest, firstly to highlight her figure, and secondly to make it convenient for her to exercise.

Another difference is in body shape. Liu Ruyan's figure is slender and well-proportioned, with every part in perfect shape. In contrast, Zhao Yun has an exaggerated waist-to-hip ratio. In some people's eyes, her figure is even better than Liu Ruyan's, so she gives people the feeling of a slender branch bearing a large fruit.

It was precisely because of this that when Lin Mo placed his hand on her shoulder, the [Technique] skill instantly came into play, producing a more pronounced and larger effect than when he placed his hand on Liu Ruyan's shoulder.

"Why did Yunyun suddenly blush? This is the first time I've ever seen her like this!"

In the living room, Liu Ruyan sat on the sofa and spoke with some curiosity, as if she had discovered a new continent.

Clearly, she hadn't noticed the change in Zhao Yun's chest; she only noticed the sudden unnatural expression on Zhao Yun's face.

Fortunately, the elevator had already arrived, and the two of them didn't linger. If they had stayed any longer, Zhao Yun probably would have wanted to die.

"Who knows? Maybe he suddenly needed to pee," Lin Mo said somewhat guiltily from the side.

At the same time, he looked down at his hands and thought that if things got worse, he should buy gloves and wear them. This passive skill was too unreliable. Or maybe he just hadn't mastered the rules. Otherwise, it would be so inconvenient for him in the future!

Maintaining a safe distance when interacting with people is important. It's not a big deal for men, but for women, it's easy to be mistaken for a pervert.

I need to pay attention these next couple of days, try to find the pattern, and at least control when I should and shouldn't use this technique!
He previously thought this skill was a bit abstract and sneaky, but he didn't expect it to be a bit sleazy, which has definitely increased its strength.

In the past, this skill would have been the domain of criminals, given the prevalence of professional pickpocketing gangs at train and bus stations.

Those people need special training in unbuttoning techniques, but he doesn't. He can just use his hand to open zippers and buttons by himself. He's simply invincible.

"Get lost, you're the one who's in a hurry to pee. But speaking of which, the studio you guys have set up has a good future. With all this buzz right now, Yuanyuan's abilities will definitely bring in a lot of advertising."

Since you're so popular online right now, haven't you ever thought about creating your own account and becoming an internet celebrity?

"Being an internet celebrity is quite lucrative these days. The most important thing is that you can be admired by many young women. I've seen the comments section, and your fans' ages span quite a wide range, from teenage girls to women in their forties. They all say you're a 'rich woman's happy hand,' hehe!" Liu Ruyan covered her mouth and laughed.

Lin Mo rolled her eyes at him, "Well, I haven't seen you happy either."

As soon as he finished speaking, a pair of socks was thrown at him. Lin Mo caught them with ease, his movements were very smooth. He was obviously used to Liu Ruyan's angry behavior and had anticipated her moves.

"Forget about creating an account. My income is pretty good now. I made two million today, and with two meals tomorrow, I can easily make several hundred thousand. I'm definitely a high-income earner. Why would I want to become an internet celebrity? Besides, I already have a bounty on my head. Why would I bother creating an account? Would I be afraid of not being high-profile enough?"

"Besides, even if I don't become an internet celebrity, I still have a collaboration with Chuanmei. Right now, his focus is on helping people find their relatives. In the future, I will receive income from any works that are related to me. Recently, even Li Shiya has rarely appeared in the works, unlike before, when my main source of income was Li Shiya's live broadcasts," Lin Mo said with a smile, seemingly unconcerned.

He actually understood very well that Li Shiya could become popular, but her ceiling was not high, her potential was not great, and her popularity would not last long, since the Sichuan girl didn't have any other talents.

Relying solely on cross-dressing as Li Shiya will eventually lead to a decline in popularity. Chuanmei's future creative content will be tied to him, and monetization will be linked to Miss Yuan. In other words, although he doesn't become an internet celebrity, he can still enjoy the income of one, so he doesn't have that kind of ambition.

Hearing this, Liu Ruyan snorted lightly: "That's true. It's already impressive that your restaurant is doing so well. There are plenty of ways to make money; you don't necessarily have to become an internet celebrity."

She was quite satisfied with Lin Mo's idea, because at her family's level, the internet celebrity status that ordinary people could only envy was somewhat beneath them. This was why Miss Yuan, despite having the potential to become famous, had never considered it.

She could collaborate with the Sichuan girl, take a commission, and earn the price difference, but she would never do anything like showing her face online.

Just like Liu Ruyan, who clearly has excellent dancing talent and can learn the basics of those borderline dances just by watching them, but her family never actively encourages her to learn to dance.

This is only the Liu family, whose wealth was accumulated in one generation. Not to mention the Yuan family, whose wealth was accumulated over three generations and who combined business and politics.

That night, Liu Ruyan naturally stayed there. Just as she said, there were daily necessities for her here, and it was very convenient to stay overnight. She had been working all day and was exhausted. Who would want to suffer more if they could get some rest?

As for Zhao Yun, after returning home with a flushed face, she closed the door and hurriedly began to check her underwear. The reason was simple: the buttons on her undergarment were undone, causing it to be unable to support her ample bosom, which naturally resulted in a downward movement.

"How embarrassing! How could I be so unlucky? He probably didn't notice, but he definitely did. The button wasn't even broken! Oh well, I won't wear this anymore. I'll get a different one," Zhao Yun said, feeling frustrated upstairs.

Clearly, she didn't suspect Lin Mo either, assuming it was just a coincidence, or even that her shirt was about to come undone and Lin Mo had simply touched her shoulder. Zhao Yun imagined this scenario. Actually, that's normal; most people would think the same way in that situation, which is why Lin Mo escaped punishment for the time being.

The next morning, Wednesday, the last day of October, the weather had begun to cool down. Even at noon, the temperature was quite comfortable. The summer season, with streets full of miniskirts and long legs, was over. Now, it was rare to see people wearing skirts or shorts. The leaves of the ginkgo trees lining the campus roads had turned yellow, and a gust of wind would cause them to fall down in clumps, just like the hair that falls out after working overtime all night.

Lin Mo started working in the kitchen as soon as he got back from his morning exercise. It was only one day a week, so of course he had to treat himself. After all, everyone else was eating well, so he couldn't skimp on himself, could he?
"Hmm~ I knew you would cook this morning. What did you make today?" Liu Ruyan asked curiously as she appeared at the kitchen door in her pajamas.

"Sea cucumber porridge, blanched bok choy, egg pancakes, boiled eggs, and cold shrimp salad—just a simple bite will do," Lin Mo said as he placed the dishes on the table.

These breakfast dishes taste pretty good and are easy to make, which is perfect for him before he goes to work.

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan glanced at the food on the table. Although the taste was impeccable, she still pouted and said, "Well, could you not make some Southern-style morning tea? There are more varieties, and we can eat more different things."

"Why don't you cook? I'll eat whatever you make. Besides, how much of that stuff would it take to fill me up? It's just that Lao Zhao from our dorm isn't here. As a man from Northeast China, he can spend two thousand yuan on a southern breakfast. Although I can't eat as much as him, I'd still need several hundred yuan to fill me up," Lin Mo rolled his eyes at him.

Perhaps because Jiangning is located a bit to the north, their breakfasts mainly consist of porridge, steamed buns, pancakes, dumplings, eggs, and soy milk.

The main selling point is large portions that are filling. On the other hand, the morning tea that Liu Ruyan mentioned, while exquisite and delicious, is just too small in portion size. If he were to make it himself, the workload would be too much.

He wanted to treat himself, not work himself to death. If he had to choose between eating and being lazy, he would definitely choose the latter.

On the contrary, the breakfasts he made were different. Especially with his "Wednesday Chef" blessing, they not only tasted good, but were also very simple to make, requiring almost no effort.

Today, since he didn't have any prerequisites that required Liu Ruyan's help, he naturally wouldn't put in the same effort as last time.

"Alright, as long as there's something to eat," Liu Ruyan said with a smile, sitting down to taste the sea cucumber porridge. It did indeed taste much better than what she usually drank. Then she squinted her eyes and continued, "Is it cloudy outside today? It's so dark!"

"Yeah, it's cloudy. Wear an extra layer when you go out, it might rain. The temperature is really getting cooler now, don't catch a cold," Lin Mo said while eating breakfast.

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan remained outwardly composed, but inwardly she was delighted: "Okay, I understand. By the way, what time are you going to the restaurant today?"

"Let's leave after breakfast."

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan quickly took her car keys and placed them on the dining table in front of him: "Then you can take my car later!"

"Huh? Sister Ruyan had a change of heart and decided to get me a nice car?" Lin Mo asked in surprise.

Although he doesn't care much about cars, who would drive a ten-year-old antique if they had a better car, not even a Phaeton?

"Of course! Seeing that your classmates have all bought new cars, I can't let you lose face, can I? I'll just drive that Phaeton back," Liu Ruyan said with a playful glare.

The reason she came yesterday wasn't just to deliver money and have dinner; retrieving the Phaeton was also of utmost importance. After all, it was a 20th wedding anniversary gift for her parents, and she certainly couldn't continue using Lin Mo as her personal car.

If her dad finds out, wouldn't there be a scene where he tears the blond guy apart?

Liu Ruyan felt embarrassed just thinking about it. To avoid this situation, she planned to give Lin Mo her Mercedes, which she usually drove, as a ride.

Although this car isn't cheap, at least it's not as flashy as a sports car. Her mother's skin is getting better and better, and everyone is saying that she should go home and drive a sports car over to Lin Mo as payment. But how can that be?
Compared to that, Liu Ruyan still felt that her car was more suitable, at least it wasn't flashy.

"There's no need to be so polite. Actually, this Passat is quite nice. Besides, it's not appropriate for a big boss like you to drive this car," Lin Mo said with a smile, grabbing the car keys.

Liu Ruyan:
Don't you want to see what you're doing, you silly goose? Is this a sign of refusal? You're really saying one thing but doing another!

For Lin Mo, why not take advantage of this opportunity? Liu Ruyan is such a wealthy woman, why should he worry about her not having a car?
Just look at Miss Yuan; she might just pull out an even more expensive one in no time.

Besides, Liu Ruyan's car is a Mercedes. Although it's a four-door, it's still a coupe. The car's appearance is far superior to that Phaeton. Who could resist such temptation? It's truly handsome.

"Hey Ruyan, did you have enough for breakfast? If not, there's half a cucumber in the fridge. I can cook four dishes for you," Lin Mo said with a smile, holding his car keys.

Look at how quickly he changed his expression! It made Liu Ruyan laugh in exasperation: "Fine, I'll keep that half cucumber for you as dessert!"

What kind of talk is this? Half a cucumber stir-fried into four dishes? It sounds like a complete lack of sincerity!

"Why don't you take off your socks and I'll wash them for you? Otherwise, I won't feel comfortable holding them!" Lin Mo said cautiously.

Liu Ruyan:
(End of this chapter)