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On the other side, Zhang Mu secretly peeked at Ye Feng and saw the fiery expression on Ye Feng's face. His heart leaped with joy.
Haha!
His performance as a top-notch villain was effective.
Today, this plot would definitely succeed!
As long as the plot continued smoothly, he could return to the real world!
Moreover, the system promised him immortal life and a large sum of money after completing the mission.
Even his abilities could be brought over, along with a protagonist's halo.
Just thinking about it was comforting.
Now, how should the next part of the plot unfold for the best?
He had to think ahead and control his body's reactions in advance so he wouldn't get injured when Ye Feng fought back. And what position to adopt when Ye Feng punched him!
Right!
Also, this cold and beautiful dark rose, Xie Ruolin, appeared flirtatious but was actually a information queen.
She should be filled with hatred toward him right now and push him away firmly.
Refuse him harshly and scold him thoroughly!
Thinking so, Zhang Mu looked back at Xie Ruolin, who he had pulled in front of him.
But he found something strange.
This beautiful woman with a delicate and cold appearance was staring at him intently. As if she were gazing at some rare treasure.
Because she was so absorbed, even her big, watery eyes seemed vacant.
Zhang Mu was also slightly stunned.
What was happening?
Could it be that Xie Ruolin was startled by his sudden movement? But that shouldn't be the case.
Wasn't she supposed to be a seemingly fragile but strong dark rose, using all sorts of subtle means as the information queen of capital?
In his past life, she wasn't scared of someone like him, a mere good-for-nothing young master.
As Ye Feng, who was about to arrive here, and Xie Ruolin, who still hadn't reacted, were staring, Zhang Mu thought he needed to add fuel to the fire if the plot was to continue.
So Zhang Mu immediately revealed an evil smile and chuckled at Xie Ruolin, "Little beauty, scared stiff, huh?"
"Why aren't you saying anything?"
"I asked you to accompany me, didn't you hear?"
"Come on, pour me a drink first."
Zhang Mu pulled Xie Ruolin a bit closer, almost embracing her.
Ye Feng, who saw this scene, also approached with eyes spewing fire.
But just as Ye Feng reached Zhang Mu, ready to loudly rebuke Zhang Mu's despicable behavior, playing the hero and saving the beauty, Zhang Mu was also preparing to slap Xie Ruolin first. Then, they engage in a mixed doubles fight with the male and female leads that would follow.
However, Xie Ruolin suddenly showed a sweet smile that could enchant all living beings on her stunningly beautiful and cold face.
Then she sweetly replied, "Sure, I'll pour you a drink."
As Xie Ruolin spoke, she poured a glass of wine.
Then she lightly lifted it to Zhang Mu's lips.
Zhang Mu was stunned when he felt the wine cup on his lips. Xie Ruolin’s beautiful face so close to him, and smelled the rose fragrance emanating from her.
Ye Feng was about to shout to release the girl and play the hero, but he was also stunned.
And Xie Ruolin seemed to be enjoying herself, and a hint of a smile appeared in her deep eyes.
A clear, pleasant voice slowly said, "Young Master Zhang, why aren't you drinking?"
Zhang Mu was momentarily stunned, then quickly laughed arrogantly, "Why wouldn't I drink? Haha! A beauty offering wine is truly delightful!"
He had to maintain his scumbag young master image, he still appeared laughing arrogantly.
He was happy to have successfully forced a beautiful woman to accompany him for drinks, turning good into evil.
But Zhang Mu was already feeling baffled.
What the hell?
What was going on here?
According to the original plot, after he asked her to accompany him for drinks, she should have pushed him away, even slapped him, right?
After all, she was the mighty dark rose, the information queen of the capital, and the pearl of the Xie family.
How could she endure being called an accompanying woman?!
Xie Ruolin's behavior dumbfounded Zhang Mu.
If it weren't for his top-notch acting skills, he would have been exposed long ago.
Even so, his arrogant and wild smile was a bit stiff.
While holding two bottles of wine, Ye Feng, who was about to come over and save the beauty by smashing Zhang Mu's head with a wine bottle, was also highly embarrassed.
He could only use the wine bottle as a dumbbell, lifting it up and down like he was exercising.
This scene was somewhat ridiculous.
But there was no other choice.
As the protagonist, Ye Feng still had to be reasonable.
Although from afar, it seemed like Zhang Mu was forcibly compelling Xie Ruolin to accompany him for drinks, at this moment, Xie Ruolin seemed like a willing and obedient accompanying woman.
She didn't seem reluctant at all.
And he, Ye Feng, wasn't a villainous young master.
He was on the side of justice.
He couldn't just pick a fight for no reason!
Zhang Mu also noticed Ye Feng's awkward appearance at this moment.
Something wasn't right!
After Xie Ruolin finished pouring him the wine, Zhang Mu looked at her charmingly smiling face and felt even more confused.
She, the heroine, the mighty information queen of capital, why wasn't she following the plot's script?
Just as Zhang Mu was thinking about how to handle the situation and how to steer the plot back on track, Xie Ruolin glanced around the room, surveyed the group of men like Cheng Haonan, and said to Zhang Mu, "There are too many people here, and I don't like it. If we're drinking, Young Master Zhang, could you come with me over there?"
As Xie Ruolin spoke, she pointed to the private room where she had been sitting before.
At the same time, she took the initiative to hold Zhang Mu's hand, as if she would take him away alone as long as he agreed.
Seeing Xie Ruolin's proactive move, Zhang Mu was even more puzzled.
'What’s happening?'
'Isn't she, Xie Ruolin, always avoiding contact with men?'
'And what about Ye Feng?'
'Ye Feng, can you help me out here!'
'Why aren't you saving the beauty yet?'
Zhang Mu turned his head and saw that Ye Feng was still awkwardly lifting the wine bottle as if exercising.
He was speechless.
However, suddenly, an idea flashed in Zhang Mu's mind.
(Advance chapters are available on Patreon!)
-To be continued!
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Translated & Edited by:
-Tinyvillain