Living in a small county town, earning a million a year

Chapter 75 Do You Hate Me? (6 Subscription Requested!)

"How did you kick your leg?"

"You lie on the shore, and I'll teach you how to swing your legs!"

"You'll probably get it after two tries. As for your hands, it's very simple... just make circles."

Xu Mu made Tang Ruobing lie on the shore and held her two calves.

"Holy crap! This guy is really enjoying himself! Not only is he so close to the beautiful woman, but he can even touch her calf... If I could touch her, I'd give up ten years of my life!"

"Damn it, I'd die happy if I could just touch that leg... Seriously, I've never seen such a beautiful woman in my life! And most importantly, I never expected to see such a beautiful woman in a public swimming pool!"

"Tsk! I wonder if the man or the woman is rich... It feels like she's being kept by a sugar daddy."

"..."

Hearing the murmurs nearby, Xu Mu turned to look.

"Who said I wanted to touch you?"

"Come on... let me touch you! In exchange, ten years of lifespan!"

"She's just a pretty girl, why are you acting like you've never seen anything like her before... Come on, touch her as much as you want!"

Xu Mu looked at them with a smile and made way for them.

Upon hearing Xu Mu's teasing remark, Tang Ruobing immediately tensed her legs.

"No...no, I was just kidding."

"Then what are you talking about? I thought you guys actually dared to touch me. I didn't expect you to not even cherish the opportunity..."

Xu Mu shook his head helplessly.

Xu Mu originally didn't want to bother with them.

But they insist on gossiping about such dark things behind people's backs.

Xu Mu hates people who gossip behind people's backs. If they're so capable, they should say it to their faces!
I gave you a chance, but you didn't cherish it!

waste!

"Xu Mu, you're bullying me!"

Tang Ruobing turned her head and looked at Xu Mu.

He discovered that Xu Mu was right behind him.

With a powerful kick, he sent Xu Mu tumbling into the pool.

"Holy crap... glug glug, holy crap... glug glug!"

Xu Mu struggled in the water, but fortunately the pool wasn't very deep.

He struggled for a couple of moments before regaining his balance.

"How did I bully you!"

Xu Mu grabbed Tang Ruobing's two calves. Her yellow triangle swim trunks hugged her firm, pert buttocks, which looked like two yellow mountains in front of Xu Mu.

Although it's an A cup, her buttocks are still quite perky.

She does have a great figure.

"You let them touch me!!"

Tang Ruobing said angrily, "Only you can touch my body!"

Xu Mu was speechless for a moment.

It seems that after that time in the internet cafe private room when Tang Ruobing pressed him down on the sofa and French kissed him, Tang Ruobing seemed to have entered a completely new world.

She became dependent on herself!
"No, I was just kidding," Xu Mu explained with a smile. "They just have the desire but not the guts!"

"Giving them a chance wouldn't have helped..."

"Alright, I'll teach you the moves."

Xu Mu grabbed Tang Ruobing's ankle and began teaching her the leg movements of the breaststroke.

This movement is actually just spreading your legs apart and then making circles with your calves.

"What the hell! Using this to test cadres?"

Xu Mu cursed.

To be fair, aside from her psychological issues, Tang Ruobing is still a very good person in every other way.

Xu Mu felt that Tang Ruobing's outfit today was definitely a little scheme of her own.

Xu Mu spent the entire afternoon teaching Tang Ruobing how to swim!

After five o'clock, there were fewer people in the swimming pool, leaving only the three boys who had been talking earlier. They lingered there, even sitting on the shore, wanting to watch Tang Ruobing!
Xu Mu could only say... you guys are just more perverted...

Finally, Xu Mu swam one kilometer before leaving the swimming pool with Tang Ruobing.

"Xu Mu, next time let's find a private pool! Or a place with hot springs, and you can teach me how to swim... These people are so annoying!"

If it were the old Tang Ruobing, even if she came to this place and saw so many people, she would have turned around and left...

She is indeed aloof and unapproachable... but making her wear such a revealing swimsuit in a public swimming pool and be stared at by everyone is a different story.

To be honest, she was really uncomfortable.

"Sure, I've never been to those places... You can go back and do some research."

"You're lying to me!" Tang Ruobing stared intently at Xu Mu and said, "Your villa clearly has a swimming pool on the second basement floor."

"Can't you take me swimming at your villa?"

"?" Xu Mu's eyes widened as he looked at Tang Ruobing and asked, "How did you know?"

"Of course I know... Dad told me."

"..."

"Well... Old Tang, you're really pushing your daughter into a fire pit."

Xu Mu could easily understand Tang Mochen's purpose in telling Tang Ruobing this.

They just wanted Tang Ruobing and Xu Mu to be in a more private environment.

Given Tang Ruobing's dependence on Xu Mu, a mere flick of the wrist was enough to send Xu Mu into a frenzy!

Everything that followed naturally fell into place.

Leaving the gym, Xu Mu looked at Tang Ruobing and said, "Then you should go home."

"I have to go back and pick up my sister for dinner!"

"No way! You taught me how to swim today, I want to treat you to dinner to properly thank you!"

"No need!" Xu Mu waved his hand.

If it weren't for Tang Mochen's request, Xu Mu would still be pursuing Ye Muling!

To be honest, I've been spending as much time as possible with Ye Muling lately... but Ye Muling has been too busy.

The company needs to oversee the renovations and also recruit online.

After the renovation is complete, you will need to purchase related equipment.

We still need to prepare for the opening...

Of course, the most important thing is to close a deal as a good start!

Ideally, the contract for this deal should be signed on the opening day, as that's considered a double blessing and is very important for securing business after the opening.

"Please! Give me a chance to treat you to a meal!"

"I'll call my sister!"

Xu Mu had no choice but to ask Ye Muling if she was at the company and invite her to have dinner together.

"Sis!" Xu Mu called out as she dialed the number, "Are you in the city?"

"Yes, I'm still busy at the company!"

"what happened?"

"Let's go to Brother Lobster across the street for dinner then."

"President Tang's daughter is next to me, and she insists on treating me to dinner..."

"Okay, then come pick me up!"

Ye Muling thought for a moment. It was almost lunchtime, and she also wanted to have dinner with Xu Mu.

Well... Xu Mu has helped her a lot lately.

My younger brother who used to always follow me around.

Now he has grown up and become a strong and upright man.

How should I put it... it's weird.

It's like watching your little brother grow up since he was a child, and now he's grown into a man.

That feeling was a change that happened in an instant.

In the past, no matter how old Xu Mu was, in Ye Muling's eyes, he was always just a child.

Moreover, Xu Mu's identity led Ye Muling to devote more attention to Xu Mu.

Xu Mu drove his Mercedes-Benz C-Class to Ye Muling's Lingmu Design Company.

Tang Ruobing has her own Porsche convertible, so she can drive there herself.

Her sports car even had a flashy pink cover, which didn't match her aloof personality at all...

I don't know what she was thinking.

Upon arriving at Lingmu Company, Xu Mu picked up Ye Muling and took her to Brother Lobster.

"Hello sister!"

After getting out of the car, Tang Ruobing saw Ye Muling and called out sweetly.

"Hello, hello...Are you Mr. Tang's daughter?"

What is your relationship with Xu Mu?

"Hmm... I guess we're boyfriend and girlfriend?"

"???" Xu Mu's eyes widened, and he pointed at Tang Ruobing, saying, "Damn it, Tang Ruobing, don't talk nonsense! I'm still single!"

"We have such a good relationship, how can we not be boyfriend and girlfriend?"

"..."

"Sis, don't listen to her nonsense. She must have lost her mind when she went swimming this afternoon!"

The three men sat in the lobby on the second floor of Brother Lobster.

The appearance of the two beauties attracted a lot of attention from those nearby.

The two girls were already used to this kind of gaze.

Being beautiful means you're likely to be stared at wherever you go!
"Bingbing, do you have some misunderstanding about boyfriends and girlfriends? You and Xu Mu are at most good friends! You're not boyfriends and girlfriends at all."

"But I like Xu Mu! And he doesn't object to being with me... I thought that meant we were boyfriend and girlfriend."

"???"

Xu Mu was completely numb!

No, where did your arrogance go?
Why are you acting all innocent and naive in front of my sister now?
No...no!
Xu Mu scrutinized Tang Ruobing with the eyes of the famous detective Xu Mu.

"Liking someone doesn't mean you're already together!"

"So I like Xu Mu too, does that mean we're boyfriend and girlfriend?"

Ye Muling finally understood that Tang Ruobing was just a rich young lady, and a very well-protected one at that... Her concepts of love and boyfriends/girlfriends were practically nonexistent.

But Xu Mu understood.

Tang Ruobing was faking it.

It's intentional!

She was determined to play the innocent and naive girl in front of Ye Muling...

Xu Mu had thought Tang Ruobing really had psychological problems, but now it seems that her intelligence is perfectly on point.

In Ye Muling's eyes, this whole series of actions was just like a flower that has grown up in a greenhouse, a simple and naive girl!
But... in Xu Mu's eyes, this is definitely a white lotus flower, a little green tea!

Pu Xin is not innocent at all; she's just deliberately playing the innocent little flower in front of Ye Muling.

OK!

Xu Mu learned a little more about Tang Ruobing.

She almost fooled me with her two faces.

"Sister is right!"

Tang Ruobing nodded obediently.

Xu Mu ordered several servings of lobster, which were quickly served.

There's also Xu Mu's favorite dish: pickled pepper bullfrog.

A serving of pickled pepper bullfrog is full of protein. Add some white rice and you have a perfect fitness meal!
"You've eaten lobster before, haven't you?"

Seeing Tang Ruobing awkwardly putting on her gloves, Xu Mu asked curiously.

If his mother had never even eaten lobster, Xu Mu would really have to wonder what Tang Ruobing's upbringing was like.

Even if Tang Mochen doesn't take Tang Ruobing out for lobster, surely he can arrange for her to have lobster at her dorm party?

Even if you don't eat at roadside stalls, high-end restaurants still have high-end lobsters, right?

"I've eaten." Tang Ruobing looked at Xu Mu and tilted her head. "Brother Xu Mu, do you really think I'm stupid!"

"Good good!"

Xu Mu fell silent.

He was 100% certain.

This girl, Pu Xin, is just pretending to be innocent in front of Ye Muling!
Grass!
Xu Mu didn't say anything, but peeled a lot of lobsters for Ye Muling and put them in Ye Muling's bowl.

"Brother Xu Mu, can you peel the shrimp for me?"

"Don't you have hands?" Xu Mu glanced at Tang Ruobing and said, "Pu Xin girl, peel the shrimp yourself!"

"you……"

Tang Ruobing pouted, looking very aggrieved.

"Alright, alright, Xu Mu, why are you being so harsh with Bingbing? No matter what, her father is still an investor in both of our businesses, so we should still show him some respect!"

Ye Muling patted Xu Mu's hand and looked at Tang Ruobing, saying, "Bingbing, if Xu Mu won't peel it for you, I'll peel it for you."

Xu Mu didn't say anything, but just peeled shrimp for Ye Muling.

As for what Ye Muling wants to do, that's none of Xu Mu's business...

The lobster meal went fairly well.

Xu Mu just focused on eating rice and peeling shrimp, while Tang Ruobing and Ye Muling talked a lot.

Tang Ruobing brought up family and university matters, which were things Ye Muling was interested in... The two were like long-lost half-sisters, feeling as if they had met too late, chattering away with endless topics to discuss.

"Sister, can you come home with me tonight? I like you so much! I really want to chat with you!"

Before Ye Muling could speak, Xu Mu coldly refused, "What's the point of going back with you?"

"I'm afraid you'll corrupt my sister!"

"Xu Mu, speak properly! I think Bingbing is very innocent, just a little white flower. She hasn't experienced much of the world. If you're so harsh on her, she'll be scared and go home to tell her dad. What if she withdraws our investment?"

"She's practically our benefactor!"

Ye Muling patted Xu Mu and gave him a serious reminder.

"Hehe..." Xu Mu rolled her eyes.

My sister is too naive; she was deceived by Tang Ruobing's facade.

"Sister, is your Lingmu Design Company still in need of investment? Or are you hiring? After graduation, I stayed at home or worked as an assistant in Dad's company... Actually, I majored in design in college. Can I work at your company?"

Tang Ruobing braced her hands on the table, just like a good student.

He looked at Ye Muling with expectant eyes.

She has her own secret stash of money.

If we could invest in Ye Muling's company, wouldn't that give us many opportunities to get in touch with Xu Mu?

Moreover, as the sugar daddy, Xu Mu certainly couldn't refuse to meet him.

Tang Ruobing didn't know why, but lately she wanted to see Xu Mu every day!

But she was busy practicing her skills, not wanting to be defeated by Xu Mu again.

"Of course! But we've already received your father's investment, so we don't need to invest any more for now."

"Besides, with so much money given to us, we really don't know how to use it."

"No way... Just give me a chance to invest! If Dad can invest, so can I!"

"How much money do you have? You're so arrogant!" Xu Mu glanced at Tang Ruobing and asked curiously, "It's not impossible for you to invest, but we'll have to see your capabilities first!"

"Let me see..." Tang Ruobing said, opening her Alipay and bank card balance.

"Thirteen million, is that enough?"

"???" Xu Mu couldn't help but widen his eyes upon hearing this.

"Seize the young master?"

Damn it, Xu Mu originally had over ten million, but he invested three million in Ye Muling.

He also gave Wang Mengyan another million yuan to operate her own novel.

There are only about seven million in the account right now.

Tang Ruobing, a young lady without a job... actually has more than 13 million in her account?
I grass!

Even with Xu Mu's cheat-like system, he still couldn't beat these people who were born in Rome!
"Thirteen million? Is that a lot?"

Tang Ruobing handed her phone to Xu Mu.

Xu Mu saw Tang Ruobing's balance; she had over five million yuan in Yu'ebao (Alipay's money market fund).

There's still over eight million in the bank account...

Oh shit!

The differences between people are just that great.

Without the system's help, Xu Mu might not earn ten million even if he spent his entire life!

"Hehe..." Xu Mu quickly returned the phone to Tang Ruobing, stood up, and said with a smile, "So you're a rich woman! My apologies for not recognizing you!"

"Can I invest?"

"Sure, of course... How much would you like to bet?"

"Let's invest three million! Is that okay?" Tang Ruobing looked at Ye Muling, seeking her opinion.

"This..." Ye Muling was so overwhelmed with happiness that she didn't know how to answer.

Seeing this, Xu Mu quickly nudged Ye Muling's shoulder.

"Oh... of course, but I can only give you 25% of the shares, is that alright?"

"Sure, whatever..."

Having grown up surrounded by Tang Mochen, Tang Ruobing had a certain understanding of company equity distribution. Based on her investment of three million, she could normally receive forty percent, and even without contributing any effort, she could still receive thirty percent!
And I also have to come to the company to work.

Normally, 40% should be given.

But if they give her 40%, then Ye Muling will become an employee.

However, whether it's 40% or 25%, it doesn't matter to Tang Ruobing.

She doesn't lack money... and with so much money in her account, she really doesn't know what to do with it.
On her League of Legends account, she has almost all the skins.

Aside from skins like "Unwavering Love" which are impossible to obtain, she owns every skin that can be purchased with money.

She just felt that this was a way to have more contact with Xu Mu!

In fact, she didn't understand her own thoughts either.

After finishing the lobster, Tang Ruobing insisted on paying the bill!

Xu Mu did not participate in the investment matter, intending to let Ye Muling handle it herself.

As for the onboarding process, Ye Muling was to discuss it with Tang Ruobing herself.

Xu Mu didn't want to get involved in this matter.

After finishing the lobster, Ye Muling took Tang Ruobing back to the company.

We discussed and studied the matter of investing.

Xu Mu, meanwhile, squatted by the door, smoking listlessly.

"Xu Mu?"

Why are you squatting here smoking?

Xu Mu was watching the electric bikes and cars driving back and forth when a questioning voice suddenly sounded behind him.

He turned his head and found that his blind date, Wang Ya, was standing behind him with a boy.

"Wang Ya, what a coincidence!"

Xu Mu stood up with a smile and greeted him.

"Is this your partner?"

"Yes, we met through a blind date last month! Now we're thinking of seeing how things go."

"And you? Still single after breaking up with me?"

Wang Ya sized up Xu Mu, the deep disdain in her eyes still impossible to conceal...

She was with Xu Mu back then only because he was handsome.

But after dating for six months, she discovered that Xu Mu's family was not well-off and could not provide for her at all.

With this mindset, the two were destined to break up.

"If there's no suitable partner, I'll definitely stay single!"

"Besides, with my qualifications, I'm not popular in the dating market!"

Xu Mu smiled calmly.

Xu Mu didn't have much affection for Wang Ya.

Since breaking up with Zhou Mengting, Xu Mu has been unable to fall in love with any other girl.

He no longer has the emotional impulses he used to have!
He might be attracted to a beautiful woman, but he wouldn't give his all to love someone.

Because he was injured.

At the time, Xu Mu had only two thoughts when she accepted the blind date.

The first thing is to move on from the previous relationship.

Secondly, I was thinking about whether I could find a suitable blind date to marry!

Clearly, Wang Ya is not a suitable marriage partner.

"Well, you're quite self-aware..." Wang Ya smiled calmly. "Xu Mu, I'm a bit blunt, don't be angry."

"You are an orphan, but you were adopted by your current parents."

"I think even if you do get married, they definitely won't give you everything for the wedding! So in the end, you still have to rely on yourself! But right now you have nothing and you owe so much debt, so you have no advantage in the matchmaking market."

"The worst part is that you're not doing anything productive, you're not ambitious, you spend all day at home working on your novel, I'm worried about you..."

Xu Mu did not show any emotional fluctuation because of Wang Ya's words.

He simply nodded slightly, his expression calm, and said, "Yes, you're right!"

"Bro, why are you being so sarcastic? She's only saying these things for your own good, isn't she?" The boy next to Wang Ya frowned upon hearing Xu Mu's words. "Besides, Xiao Ya is right, isn't she? She wants a Xiaomi SU7, which you can't afford."

"She wants a house in Yangfan Parkview, which you can't afford! Isn't it only right that you broke up?"

Why are you being so sour?

"I'm not sour?"

Xu Mu's gaze fell on the boy.

He was only about 1.7 meters tall and had a large gold chain around his neck.

He also has tattoos on his arms.

They certainly look wealthy.

But this only applies to the nouveau riche type...

And she's quite chubby, probably weighing around 160 or 170 pounds.

It's almost become a square.

170 — 170.

I can't even tell the length and width anymore.

"I do think Wang Ya has a point! I can't afford the car, the house, or the dowry, but you can. All I can say is that I wish you both happiness!"

"Hehe...that's definitely true."

“I ordered a Xiaomi SU7 Max version as soon as we started dating.”

"Just finished looking at apartments in Yangfan Parkview today... Sigh, bro, it's not that I look down on you!"

"The less you have, the harder you need to work and the more you need to strive to catch up! Otherwise, if you still can't find a wife when you're thirty or forty, wouldn't that be terrible?"

"Yes!" Xu Mu nodded emphatically. "Big brother is right. I will work hard to earn money!"

"Eh...that's it..."

"Xu Mu!"

Just as the older brother was about to pat Xu Mu on the shoulder and give him a few more words of advice as if he were an experienced person,

Inside Lingmu Design Company, Tang Ruobing ran out and quickly approached Xu Mu.

"I just signed a three million yuan investment agreement with Sister Ling! She asked me to ask you how much salary you'd pay me if I came to work here?"

"You guys can decide that yourselves... You're a shareholder now, why are you asking me?" Xu Mu raised an eyebrow and asked curiously.

"Oh, please help me take a look... I have no work experience, and you're my best boyfriend, so I definitely need to ask for your opinion..."

As Tang Ruobing spoke, she pulled Xu Mu and walked into the company.

"Excuse me, gentlemen... I have something to attend to."

"I'll treat you to a meal next time I have the chance. Wishing you happiness!"

Before Xu Mu could finish speaking, Tang Ruobing had already dragged him into the design company.

Inside the company, there were only three people: Ye Muling, Tang Ruobing, and Xu Mu.

Wang Ya watched Xu Mu's departing figure.

The three million that Tang Ruobing just mentioned... is the equity investment agreement.

Boy friend……

These words left Wang Ya stunned for a moment.

"Didn't Xu Mu say he was single?"

"He lied to me?"

For some reason, a strange anger suddenly rose in Wang Ya's heart!
How did he find such a beautiful girlfriend?
"How could someone as pathetic as him possibly have such a beautiful girlfriend?"

"Three million? Do you think three million is some kind of lucky charm?"

The man said nonchalantly, "He's definitely just trying to show off in front of you, trying to regain the face he lost before."

"I know this kind of man all too well!"

"Let's go, I've booked a hotel in Kaiyuan Taihe. Tonight we'll discuss which apartment to buy!"

Wang Ya was forcibly dragged away by the man.

However, before leaving, she still glanced at the company's name—Lingmu Design Company.

Spirit... Bath!

Xu Mu seems to have an older sister named Ye Muling!
So... this company was started by the two of them?
So... is the three million investment real?

Once speculation occurs, the outcome becomes obvious...

Whether the three million is real or not, it's like a thorn in my side.

It settled in Wang Ya's heart.

This made her eager to verify.

In the company.

Xu Mu glanced through the shareholding agreement and found no problems.

This contract is the same as the previous investment agreement with the investment company, except that the subject has changed to an individual.

"Xu Mu, I don't know how to calculate wages?"

"They're both shareholders and employees; I've never encountered anything like this before..."

Faced with this situation, Ye Muling was at a loss for what to do.

The pleading look fell on Xu Mu.

Xu Mu stroked his chin and pondered, "From my perspective, I definitely want my sister to test your abilities! I think either you should produce a design... a design for a three-story villa."

"I'm looking for a modern style, something understated yet luxurious. How about that?"

"Designed area: 135 square meters!"

"The salary will be determined based on the design drawings... Of course, if the designer has other projects, then a commission will be added on top of that!"

Xu Mu looked at Ye Muling and said, "Sis, you worked at your previous company for three years, you must understand the salary system, right?"

"There's no need to be concerned about Tang Ruobing's identity. This salary system can be copied directly from the previous company's template."

"I understand!"

Ye Muling nodded slightly when she heard Xu Mu say that.

She was only concerned about Tang Ruobing's identity.

After all, they are shareholders.

Moreover, she used to be a working-class person.

This identity cannot be changed so quickly.

"Then let's set up an assessment?"

Ye Muling looked at Tang Ruobing and said, "Bingbing, you need to design the blueprints and pass our assessment before you can join the company!"

"no problem!"

Tang Ruobing nodded seriously, "I will definitely complete the mission!"

Finished arranging the tasks.

Xu Mu and Ye Muling then drove home.

Back home, Xu Mu sat in front of the computer and started typing.

Tang Ruobing sent a WeChat message: "Xu Mu, I'm going swimming at your Yangjiashan villa tomorrow!"

"Is that okay?"

"inconvenient."

Xu Mu refused, saying, "My Yangjiashan villa has two beautiful housekeepers."

I'm afraid you'll get jealous if you see this!

"Those two beautiful girls I met when we had hot pot last time? I don't mind!"

"???" Xu Mu sent three question marks in a row. "You don't mind, but I do!"

"This is my secret base!"

"Then I'm going to tell Sister Lingling that you have a villa in Yangjiashan, and there are two beauties in the villa whose looks are just as good as ours!"

Tang Ruobing seemed to have found Xu Mu's weakness, and sent him a WeChat message with a smile.

The threat in his words was obvious to everyone!
Xu Mu frowned upon seeing these words.

"I hate being threatened!" Xu Mu's tone was icy. "Of course, you can try!"

After Xu Mu finished speaking, he ignored Tang Ruobing.

After Tang Ruobing's actions, Xu Mu lost all interest in writing.

I took a quick shower and lay down on the bed to rest.

Ye Muling has been sleeping in her own room for the past two days and hasn't come over to torment Xu Mu anymore.

You can only look, not do anything.

For Xu Mu, it was pure torture.

Picking up her phone, Xu Mu found that Tang Ruobing had sent her more than thirty messages.

"I was wrong!"

"Uncle Xu Mu, I shouldn't have threatened you!"

"I'm sorry, I won't do it again!"

"I was just kidding, please don't ignore me."

"You're my only boyfriend."

"Please, I apologize!"

No response.

No response.

Tang Ruobing is extremely panicked.

She never expected that a joke she made would make Xu Mu so angry.

"Are you starting to hate me again?"

(End of this chapter)