Feeling satisfied with his perfect performance of the despicable play_boy villain, Zhang Mu also knew what response Gu Qingqing would give next.
As a future prime minister with IQ and EQ, Gu Qingqing, whose depths were unfathomable, would never directly confront Zhang Mu.
She wouldn't even show a hint of discontent. She would simply smile, nod in agreement, and then find an excuse to leave.
In the original novel, the villainous Zhang Mu didn't feel anything was amiss and only interpreted Gu Qingqing's submission.
But what surprised Zhang Mu was Gu Qingqing's response to his question.
With a strange light in her eyes, Gu Qingqing placed her hand on her chest. She then respectfully bowed to Zhang Mu and replied earnestly, "Young Master Zhang Mu, you're right. I, Gu Qingqing, will forever be your most loyal dog."
Zhang Mu: "???!"
The surrounding nobles didn't find anything strange; they simply thought that the commoner Gu Qingqing was afraid of Zhang Mu, so she pretended to submit.
However, Zhang Mu was shocked, and his pupils widened.
Gu Qingqing's actions left him feeling confused.
Though others didn't know, he knew that Gu Qingqing was the future prime minister and had a sense of pride deep inside.
She didn't say it aloud, but in fact, Gu Qingqing, a commoner, had more backbone than the nobles present!
So even if she were putting on an act, she wouldn't be so submissive!
Gu Qingqing's reaction should have been to smile, nod, and then leave directly!
Why wasn't this future prime minister following the usual plot?
Could it be that this time, Gu Qingqing was truly moved by his actions?
No, no, no!
Impossible!
Zhang Mu immediately dismissed this possibility!
However, if it weren't for knowing Gu Qingqing's cold temperament, Zhang Mu would almost believe she was genuinely moved and loyal to him.
But after spending so much time with Gu Qingqing in his past life, Zhang Mu knew her true nature very well!
She was like a hungry wolf that could never be satisfied!
Truly insatiable!
In the original novel setting, Zhang Mu actually trusted and treated Gu Qingqing very well, just like he did in his previous life.
Even if it was pretending and had a purpose, he still provided Gu Qingqing with many resources. It could be said that without Zhang Mu and the Zhang family, there would be no Gu Qingqing, the future prime minister.
But how did Gu Qingqing repay him?
With disdain, contempt, and even unwillingness to look at him!
Later, that high and mighty look, treating him as if he were garbage, left a deep impression on Zhang Mu.
And what did he just do?
He just followed Gu Qingqing's plan and implemented a ridiculous 'hero saves the beauty' scenario, which Gu Qingqing herself planned in every detail!
So Zhang Mu was a hundred percent sure that he wouldn't easily move Gu Qingqing.
Zhang Mu couldn't help but sigh.
Gu Qingqing was truly formidable.
Her performance in this life seemed even more terrifying.
Her acting skills had evolved again, and he couldn't even tell if the gratitude and loyalty in her eyes were genuine!
But even after understanding Gu Qingqing's thoughts, Zhang Mu still felt puzzled.
Because Gu Qingqing seemed just like Su Muwan and the others, something was off.
And just as Zhang Mu was feeling puzzled, Gu Qingqing, who had just looked up, happened to stare at Zhang Mu's handsome face.
Seeing the faint confusion in Zhang Mu's eyes, Gu Qingqing's lips curled into a sincere smile.
Young Master Zhang Mu still was so kind and adorable.
On the surface, Gu Qingqing's beautiful eyes looked calm and grateful as she gazed at Zhang Mu.
But deep down, there was an intense love, almost pathological in its greediness, mixed with a hint of deep-seated inferiority.
Seeing Young Master Zhang Mu like this again, Gu Qingqing couldn't help but feel deeply satisfied in her heart.
(Advance chapters are available on Patreon!)
-To be continued!
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Translated & Edited by:
-Tinyvillain
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Translated & Edited by:
-Tinyvillain