It turns out, they were the main characters.

He had intended to mock Mu Zhi'an one last time before leaving, but he never expected to hear the conversation coming from the private room. For a moment, he didn't know whether to gloat or feel envious and jealous.

After a long pause, Ye Qian raised her slightly reddened eyes and asked, "Miss Bai, are you joking?"

In the past, Bai Ruoxi disliked Mu Zhi'an quite a bit. When she and her sister were on the street, they would occasionally see Mu Zhi'an following Bai Ruoxi around like a fly, but Bai Ruoxi never paid any attention to him.

But now, this beautiful woman is calling him "Shepherd"?

Bai Ruoxi gently shook her head, looked up at Mu Zhian, and said softly, "I wouldn't joke like that. I've already introduced Mu Lang to my parents, and..."

Her face flushed slightly, and she continued, "We've already practiced dual cultivation."

"..."

The atmosphere inside the room froze completely, and even Lan Mulian's expression turned strange.

Ye Yu, standing outside, froze completely, deeply shocked, and staggered backward.

It hasn't been that long since he started pursuing Bai Ruoxi, and their relationship has already reached that level...

And why is that examiner involved with Mu Zhian...? Isn't she an inner disciple of the Liangyi Sect?!

If Ye Yu was gloating over the chaotic situation Mu Zhian was facing just now, all that remained in his heart was an unquenchable fire of jealousy.

Fortunately, through this opportunity, Ye Qian and Ye Lingxuan should also realize what kind of scumbag Mu Zhian really is... This is the only small comfort Ye Yu can give himself amidst his jealousy.

At this moment, Ye Yu felt a mixture of anger and jealousy, as if his goddess had been taken by a scumbag and he was powerless to stop it.

Inside the private room, Mu Zhian stared at the deathly silence, feeling a chill run down his spine, but he remained silent.

He can't speak or offer any explanation right now.

Because Mu Zhian is at the center of the conflict, deep in the vortex, whatever he says is wrong. If he speaks recklessly, he will only become the target of everyone's attacks.

However, there is still a way to break the deadlock. Although this incident has greatly damaged his image, Mu Zhian had a vague premonition of this situation a long time ago.

As the saying goes, "He who walks by the river will eventually get his shoes wet," and he was no exception.

I'm definitely a little panicked, but not to the point of being reckless or giving up on myself.

Mu Zhian knew Bai Ruoxi's personality very well.

He knew the personalities of the other girls just as well.

To put it bluntly, this crisis may seem dramatic, but there is actually a way to resolve it.

After all, Mu Zhian had long ago been known as a philanderer who was "obsessed with beautiful women and frequented brothels."

In fact, all these girls were aware of this matter, but when they were with Mu Zhi'an, his words and actions made them selectively ignore his past image.

This time, coming to the auction house with the Ye sisters and even having his dual cultivation with Bai Ruoxi exposed only reminded them of another "romantic" impression of Mu Zhian from the past.

He can't speak now, but someone can.

Chapter 70 Wei Mengrou's Ingenious Plan to Secure the World (3.5K)

The situation seemed out of control, but Mu Zhian felt that he could still salvage it.

However, they cannot save themselves.

He had to wait for someone to come and pick him up.

This person is sure to come.

Rather, she's probably nearby, just watching coldly from the sidelines.

Mu Zhian calmly took a sip of tea, pondering how to summon his reinforcements.

Just then, he suddenly heard a soft footstep beside him.

The person outside lifted the curtain and entered the private room.

She was dressed in a black dress, with a beautiful face and a seductive figure. At this moment, she appeared in their field of vision, holding an exquisitely crafted wooden box in her hand.

Huang Manting.

Although she wasn't the person I was waiting for, Huang Manting would be fine... Mu Zhian immediately stood up, revealing his usual gentle smile, and took the initiative to greet her:

"Miss Huang, what brings you here?"

Huang Manting is not the person he is waiting for, but she could be the person he is waiting for if she is smart enough and willing to help him out.

Huang Manting was never Mu Zhian's enemy, nor was she his friend.

She's just a sadistic rich girl who wants to cheat on Bai Ruoxi.

It's not surprising that she'd be here; after all, two or three guests had just gone to the same private room, and the news would naturally reach the ears of this young lady from the Dawn Chamber of Commerce.

Huang Manting glanced suspiciously at the people present, her gaze sweeping over the icy Lan Mulian, then landing on the aloof and delicate Bai Ruoxi, before finally looking at the innocent girl Ye Qian, who was looking down and seemed somewhat sad.

Finally, her gaze fell on Ye Lingxuan, who was holding a teacup and had an elegant demeanor.

Feeling the atmosphere in the private room and glancing at Mu Zhian again, she had some guesses in her mind.

This eldest son of the Mu family... he's quite capable!

She narrowed her eyes slightly, a slight smile playing on her lips, and calmly placed the wooden box on the table.

"I've come to bring you the roots that Young Master Mu acquired at the auction today."

Originally, she only wanted to take the opportunity of handing over the roots to Mu Zhian to get to know him again, but she never expected to see a more interesting scene.

Mu Zhian coughed lightly and said, "Miss Huang, is there anything else?"

At this point, he gave Huang Manting a look.

Huang Manting smiled slightly, her eyes narrowing, and said, "No, I think Young Master Mu has other matters to attend to, so I won't disturb you any longer. Please make yourself at home, Young Master Mu~"

Having said that, she turned around and, with a seductive gait, left the private room in a cheerful mood.

Mu Zhian's smile froze slightly.

Damn it, it was definitely the right decision not to put my hopes on Huang Manting from the start. That vixen is really unreliable...

At this moment, Bai Ruoxi sighed softly and said, "I'm sorry, my master and his family have caused a lot of trouble. After we return to the Mu residence, I will discuss with him and make sure that misunderstandings like today will not happen again."

This young lady in white looks delicate and pitiful, but who knew she was black inside? She slightly raised her eyelids, revealing a charming smile, and looked at Mu Zhi'an, saying, "Right, Mu Lang?"

Ye Lingxuan frowned slightly, and Ye Qian, who had been looking down, also raised her head. Lan Mulian looked at Mu Zhian as if nothing had happened, seemingly waiting for his answer.

Mu Zhian had no choice but to chime in, saying, "Ruoxi, I've already shown you Miss Huang's letter from that day."

"Yes, I know that Miss Huang invited you to accompany her to today's auction."

Bai Ruoxi smiled and nodded, saying, "I don't mind whether you're with Miss Huang, Sister Lingxuan, or Sister Qian'er. I think there must be some misunderstanding. Let's discuss this in detail when we get back to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings in the future, okay?"

This Miss Bai looks so gentle and weak, but I didn't expect her to be so powerful... With just one sentence, she put herself in the most dominant position... Outside the private room, Huang Manting was amazed when she heard this.

It seems I underestimated Bai Ruoxi in the past...

She had always thought of Bai Ruoxi as a strong but somewhat naive young lady, but today it seems... this young lady is actually a bit cunning.

Bai Ruoxi's words are actually a trap. If Mu Zhian responds, it will be an admission of their relationship to others, which will also elevate Bai Ruoxi's status to the top, making her able to look down on others.

Logically speaking, Bai Ruoxi's personality shouldn't be so assertive, because she has always been a gentle and beautiful woman, but now... Mu Zhian couldn't help but sigh at the complexity of human nature while having a headache.

At this moment, Ye Lingxuan suddenly smiled and said, "Sister Ruoxi and Brother Mu have such a good relationship."

"Although Brother Mu used to be obsessed with brothels and entertainment venues every day, and even had thoughts about many girls, I have always believed that Brother Mu is an upright and good person. Now that he has been conquered by your charm, it is something to celebrate."

Although it sounds like a compliment, it also feels so sarcastic. Girl, are you praising me or insulting me? Mu Zhian looked at Ye Lingxuan's gentle smile and felt a mix of emotions.

However, this farce should be stopped as soon as possible... If it continues, Bai Ruoxi might turn into Black Bai Ruoxi.

The one who can temporarily alleviate this crisis and save Mu Zhi'an is neither Huang Manting nor the fool Ye Yu.

Mu Zhian looked up at the curtain and asked in surprise, "Oh, Sister Mengrou, is there something you need?"

This is the only solution Mu Zhian can think of right now.

Surely no one would actually want to defuse a chaotic crisis under these circumstances?

Even if Mu Zhian had a hundred mouths, he would be unable to defend himself.

When people are angry, they won't listen to any explanations. Now that they're all together, whatever Mu Zhi'an says will be wrong, and the more he says, the more wrong he'll be. No matter how reasonable his explanations are, they'll be useless.

The only thing we can do is to scatter a few people first, and then take them down one by one.

Mu Zhian was not worried that this incident would cause people to have the lowest opinion of him and then ignore him in the future.

He wasn't exactly a "good guy" to begin with, and the girls only associated with him knowing that.

In other words, this dual cultivation with Bai Ruoxi, and even participating in the auction with the Ye sisters, at most made them feel dissatisfied.

However, a scumbag isn't afraid of you being dissatisfied with him; he's afraid of you being indifferent to him.

When nothing you do can elicit any emotional response from her, it's time to consider surrendering and starting over for the next round.

As expected, after Mu Zhian finished speaking, everyone's attention turned to the outside of the private room.

There was no sound outside.

Mu Zhian was not giving up and was about to speak again.

At this moment, the thin curtains were lifted, and a woman wearing a pale yellow dress walked into the private room.

She was as cold as frost, her gaze sweeping coldly over the group before finally settling on Mu Zhian.

Seeing that the young master's once confident and composed smile was completely gone, Wei Mengrou pursed her cherry lips, and a faint smile involuntarily appeared on her lips.

Seeing her young master make her feel quite satisfied.

"Young Master, something has happened at the Mu residence, and we need you to go back and handle it," Wei Mengrou said coldly.

With everyone else's performance over, it's time for the maids to showcase their true skills.

Upon seeing Wei Mengrou, Mu Zhian breathed a sigh of relief, feeling as if a great weight had been lifted from his shoulders.

Although Mengrou seemed to dislike me, she still loved me in her heart... Mu Zhian stood up cooperatively, his brows furrowed, and said, "Something happened at the Mu residence...?"

He turned to look at the group. Bai Ruoxi's eyes were dark, and Lan Mulian held a teacup in her hand. Her cold eyes, like an icy pool, sent chills down one's spine.

Ye Lingxuan looked up at him, her eyes filled with distrust.

Ye Qian lowered her head, like an ostrich burying its head in the sand, not daring to look at him.

The four people's attitudes changed drastically, and even Bai Ruoxi, who was usually gentle and considerate, ignored him.