Chapter 53: An Unexpected Phone Call

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Li Mu bought many gifts for his parents at the mall and then took his parents and younger sister to enjoy some delicious food. Only then did the family return home happily.

"Why is the manager of that mall so respectful to you? You’re not involved with them outside, are you?"

"Mom, don’t overthink it. A while ago, I saved the head of their family, so they gave us these gifts!"

Yang Suying nodded excitedly, proud that her son was making a name for himself.

"But I have to tell you, the medical skills you learned from your master are meant to heal and save lives. Don’t let a moment’s greed ruin your master’s reputation!"

Li Mu nodded on the surface but snorted coldly inside.

"Does that old man’s reputation even need me to ruin it? With his bad temper, he’s probably offended countless people already!"

Just then, Li Mu’s phone suddenly rang. The caller ID showed Bai Li Yanhong?

Since leaving his villa last time, the two hadn’t contacted each other.

Thinking back to that moment in the car, Li Mu felt a flush rise over him.

"Brother, what have you been busy with lately? Why haven’t you come to see me?"

"What’s this? You miss me?"

"Of course! Since you left, you’ve been all I think about, day and night!"

Li Mu liked hearing this and smiled unconsciously.

"Your little mouth sounds like it’s coated with honey. How can you be so sweet?"

"Brother, you flatter me. Whether it’s sweet or not, you won’t know until you taste it yourself, right?"

Suddenly, Li Mu felt a burning heat all over.

"Do you have time tonight? I want to meet and rekindle what we had!"

This woman certainly knew how to tempt.

But she wouldn’t ask to meet without a reason; there must be something she wanted.

"Just say what you want."

"You understand me best. My grandfather recently obtained a treasure and wants you to take a look at it."

Li Mu cursed silently, realizing all her previous sweet talk was just a setup. She didn’t miss him at all—she wanted a favor!

"But you’d better show some humility if you want me to consider it!"

After saying this, he hung up, leaving Bai Li Yanhong angrily clenching her fists.

She knew no man could refuse her requests!

"Mom, Dad, I have something to take care of. Please look after my sister at home."

With that, he pushed open the door and left.

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Driving Jiang Wan’s car, Li Mu breathed in the faint fragrance lingering inside. His heart fluttered.

But the next moment, the car was violently struck from behind, as if someone had rear-ended him.

He hurried out to check, only to find the driver of the luxury sports car behind him hadn’t gotten out at all.

Li Mu walked to the front of that car and knocked on the window.

The window rolled down slowly, revealing a strikingly beautiful woman.

"Miss, you hit my car!"

"I know. I’ve already called the insurance company. They’ll be here soon to handle this. I have things to do, so please move aside."

Why did this woman sound so unpleasant?

Her arrogant attitude was just like Qiao Ruowei’s!

Looking at the luxurious sports car she was driving, she must be from one of the prominent families.

"This is my business card."

As she spoke, she handed Li Mu a shiny, pink-gold card.

"Xu Miaoyun? Miss Xu from the Xu family?"

The beauty tilted her head slightly.

"You know me?"

Not just knowing her—he had once been engaged to Xu Jia as well, but when the engagement was called off, Xu Miaoyun never appeared.

Their family head had ended the engagement on his behalf.

"I am Li Mu!"

Li Mu? The beggar once engaged to her?

He really had no luck today, running into this guy again!

"Don’t think you can put on airs here. It was my family’s fault for breaking the engagement, but you and I come from completely different worlds!"

"Even if you want to climb the social ladder, you’ll never reach me!"

Li Mu nodded.

"True enough, but families like yours who don’t honor their promises are doomed to perish!"

"You! Don’t try to moralize or change my mind. Honestly, I never liked you in the first place!"

Li Mu snorted coldly.

He had no particular feelings for her either.

Soon, the insurance company finished handling the accident, and both drove off separately.

However, both seemed to be heading toward Yun City’s largest teahouse.

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When Li Mu’s car arrived, Bai Li Yanhong was already waiting outside.

Seeing her, Li Mu greeted her first.

"In such a hurry?"

Bai Li Yanhong shyly lowered her head.

"What are you talking about? Today, my grandfather is introducing a big shot to you. When he arrives, you better watch your manners!"

Li Mu waved his hand dismissively.

In Yun City, no one was bigger than Wu Qiming, yet even he was like a mouse before Li Mu.

No matter how high-ranking someone was, what did it matter?

"But seeing you today has eased my longing. Want to come by my villa tonight?"

Li Mu pulled Bai Li Yanhong into his arms.

"Don’t tell me your cat can do backflips and you want me to see it with you?"

Bai Li Yanhong felt a tingling all over, her face instantly as red as a ripe apple.

She looked so adorable, one could hardly resist biting her cheek.

But despite her words, she was all talk. If anything serious happened, she’d run faster than anyone.

The two entered a private room in the teahouse, where Bai Li Yanhong’s grandfather and another middle-aged man were waiting.

"Young sir, you’ve finally arrived. Come taste this tea I brewed myself!"

A delicate white porcelain teacup was placed before Li Mu.

"The cup is exquisite, but the tea inside… hardly good quality!"

The middle-aged man snorted coldly at Li Mu’s words.

"Mr. Bai, where on earth did you find this brat? With his experience, how could he have seen the item I possess?"

Mr. Bai’s face reddened as he tugged Li Mu’s sleeve.

"Let me introduce you both. This is our city lord, the young sir I mentioned—Li Mu. Don’t be fooled by his youth; his eyes are sharp!"

The middle-aged man waved dismissively.

Li Mu’s expression darkened slightly.

Apart from his master, no one had ever dared speak to him like this.

"Just a mere city lord acting all high and mighty!"