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Gu Qingqing patted her chest, feeling a sense of relief.
Luckily, she managed to hold herself back just now.
What would she have done if she had scared Young Master Zhang?
"And that familiar way of motivating me—it really fills me with energy and drive!" Gu Qingqing understood that Zhang Mu's words earlier were merely a façade of insults. In reality, he was spurring her on, motivating her with his words.
Of course, she would give it her all.
In this life, Zhang Mu was her faith, her everything.
She would forever submit at Zhang Mu's feet, cutting through all obstacles for him!
To be able to help Zhang Mu, to protect him, and to deal with that so-called Dragon King Ye Feng—she was determined to succeed in today's selection.
Becoming the Chief Prosecutor of capital was just the first step.
In this life, she no longer needed to rely on Zhang Yuxin and the others.
The reborn Gu Qingqing had the confidence. She knew that the position of Prime Minister would eventually be hers again.
When that time came, she would atone for the mistakes of her previous life.
She would offer Zhang Mu the most devout submission, making him understand that she would always be his loyal servant, no matter how their status and positions might change.
When that time came, she would even marry Zhang Mu—no, she would make Zhang Mu hers.
As Gu Qingqing walked through the empty garden, she laughed freely, her laughter filled with confidence and joy.
Just as she was about to leave Zhang’s residence, a figure quietly appeared in front of her, blocking her path.
"Gu Qingqing, don’t think no one knows your true nature. I’ve already investigated you. I’m warning you, don’t have any thoughts on Young Master Zhang, or I’ll make sure you remember this warning." Yu Xuanwei said coldly.
She was dressed in a maid’s uniform, but her demeanor was nothing like that of a servant.
Instead, she exuded the aura of a ruthless assassin, someone who could kill without a second thought.
Her tone was filled with warning as she addressed Gu Qingqing.
At the sight of Yu Xuanwei, Gu Qingqing’s smile immediately vanished. "What happens between Young Master Zhang and me is none of your concern!" Gu Qingqing responded coldly, her eyes showing no hint of fear.
'Hmph! Just like in the previous life, this disgusting woman. She had secretly colluded with Ye Feng, constantly scheming against Zhang Mu, yet she dared to act so arrogantly now. Just wait! Sooner or later, I’ll crush you completely for his sake!'
Yu Xuanwei also glared coldly at Gu Qingqing.
This was the same woman who, in their previous life, had repeatedly taken advantage of Young Master Zhang, pretending to be loyal while secretly undermining him.
It was utterly disgusting!
If it weren’t for the fear of upsetting the young master, she would have already taken care of her!
This conniving vixen—she better not give Yu Xuanwei any reason to suspect she might harm the young master. If she did, Yu Xuanwei wouldn't show any mercy!
The two women brushed past each other without expression, neither willing to yield an inch.
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By evening, Zhang Mu was leisurely sitting on a rocking chair in his family’s large courtyard.
He was enjoying a relaxing massage from the lovely maid Yu Xuanwei while listening to the latest reports from his subordinates.
"Reporting to Young Master Zhang, Gu Qingqing successfully won today’s election..."
After his subordinate finished the report, Zhang Mu waved him away and began to think carefully.
According to the intelligence, although Gu Qingqing had won today, the process wasn't without its challenges. It was reported that during the voting for the Chief Prosecutor of Capital this afternoon, another candidate initially held the lead. It wasn’t until the very end that Gu Qingqing made a complete comeback and overtook her competitor.
This was very much in line with Gu Qingqing’s character.
According to Zhang Mu’s memory, she was someone who excelled at enduring hardship, only to explode with a force like a storm afterward.
However, Zhang Mu still felt something was a bit off, a small sense of unease that he couldn’t quite shake.
-To be continued!
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Translated & Edited by:
-Tinyvillain
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Translated & Edited by:
-Tinyvillain