《Mr. Qing: The Kid in Your Arms Is a Prophet》 Chapter 1 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation On the blue sea, a ship was slowly sailing. ¡°Don¡¯t make a sound!¡± The moment Mu Ling pushed open the cabin door, the smell of blood hit her face. Following a man¡¯s low and hoarse voice, she was knocked back into the room by a black shadow. Her shoulder hit the cabinet hard, and she immediately groaned in pain. What was going on? She had been on the ship for the entire day and only wanted to get some fresh air on the deck. After she recovered, she asked softly, ¡°Um, Who are you?¡± Hearing the woman¡¯s words, the man¡¯s rough palm immediately covered her mouth and he pointed the gun at the woman¡¯s waist. ¡°I¡¯ll borrow your room to hide for a while, it¡¯ll be fine.¡± In the dark, Mu Ling could not see the man¡¯s face clearly, but she could sense the danger and vigilance in his tone and breath. The man also exuded a strong sense of oppression. Outside the room, there was the sound of hurried footsteps. It was very noisy, as if they were looking for something. ¡°That¡¯s strange,¡± those people said in low voices. ¡°How did he suddenly disappear?¡± ¡°He¡¯s already injured, and he¡¯s on a ship. He can¡¯t run away. Continue searching!¡± ¡°We must kill him. We can¡¯t let him leave this ship alive!¡± ¡°Search! Don¡¯t overlook a single room!¡± Just then, the door to Mu Ling¡¯s room was suddenly forced open. The light from the corridor shone in through the crack in the door and was about to shine on the man¡¯s shoes. The man¡¯s eyes narrowed as he removed the gun from Mu Ling¡¯s waist and pointed it at the door. If the people outside really came in, they would definitely die! Mu Ling¡¯s heart beat faster, and she almost stopped breathing. At this moment, someone suddenly shouted from outside the warehouse, ¡± ¡°There¡¯s blood here. The person must have run in that direction. Hurry up and chase!¡± Upon hearing this, the burly man, who had opened the door halfway, gave up searching the room and turned to run away. The sound of footsteps gradually faded away. After confirming that there was no more sound outside, the man put away his gun and let go of Mu Ling. ¡°Thanks.¡± After saying that, the man fell back and lay on the small bed in the room. He didn¡¯t have any strength left. Using the moonlight from the sea, Mu Ling looked at the man. His body was covered in blood! He seemed to have lost too much blood, and his face was pale, but it still could not hide his cold and handsome face. Mu Ling could sense the aura of death from the man. In less than ten minutes, the man would die from blood loss! This was her ability to predict the death of humans! However, she could only predict the life and death of others, but she could not predict what would happen in the future. The man¡¯s eyes were dim as he pressed on the wound on his abdomen. He realized that the small girl in front of him was staring at him. He panted as he asked, ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid of me?¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m afraid! But was there any use in being afraid? I¡¯m more afraid that you¡¯ll die, because I¡¯ll become a suspect.¡± The girl¡¯s voice was clear and melodious, like a feather gently floating into his ears. ¡°I won¡¯t die so easily,¡± the man said calmly. ¡°That¡¯s hard to say.¡± Mu Ling looked at the wound on his abdomen and said slowly, ¡°The wound is very deep, and it has already pierced the main artery. If you can¡¯t stop the bleeding and suture it in a short time, you will soon die from blood loss. But, uncle, I have a way to save you!¡± She felt that this form of address was very appropriate. After all, this man looked at least ten years older than her! ¡°You know medicine?¡± The man frowned. ¡°I don¡¯t understand, but I can let you get on the shore alive. However, I have to tell you in advance that I¡¯ve never studied medicine in any school, and I don¡¯t have any medical qualifications. It all depends on whether you dare to trust me or not.¡± The man seemed to have heard a big joke. He had been standing at the top of power for many years and had the power to decide things at all times. Now, he had to make a choice? Interesting! He curiously sized up the girl in front of him. She didn¡¯t look very old, but she had a kind of otherworldly temperament. Her face was small and white, and her skin was as tender as a boiled egg that had just been peeled. Her facial features were also very delicate, and she was very outstanding. His eyes, in particular, seemed to contain a pool of spring water. Under the moonlight, they glowed. However, there was no emotion on her face. It was strange that she was wearing a pair of black gloves in the summer. And the gloves were made of Emerald brocade! The gloves were embroidered with seven-petal flowers with fine stitches. From the workmanship and appearance, it seemed to be a style from the 1940s, but it looked very fashionable on her hands. ¡°So, what do you think?¡± Mu Ling asked, knowing that the man was sizing her up. ¡°Why are you helping me?¡± The man asked. Chapter 2 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Mu Ling: ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you? if you die, I¡¯ll become a suspect. I don¡¯t want to take such a big risk! If the police can¡¯t find any useful clues, I might end up in jail¡­ I¡¯m already 18 years old, and I might be sentenced to death. It¡¯s too risky, so I can only save you!¡± This reason sounded very reasonable, and the man didn¡¯t find any flaws. His wound was bleeding non-stop, and the cold and physical fatigue also reminded him that he could die at any time. The ship would need another four hours to reach the next port, and he didn¡¯t know if he could make it by then. After thinking for a few seconds, he said decisively, ¡°Alright, I believe you.¡± ¡°Yes, uncle. Lie down. I don¡¯t have any anesthetic in my hand, so it¡¯ll hurt a little later, but you¡¯d better bear with it. Otherwise, if the people outside hear it, they¡¯ll come in and arrest you. I don¡¯t want to be implicated by you.¡± As she spoke, Mu Ling took out an exquisite ancient sandalwood box from the cabinet. The box was carved with delicate flower patterns. The eight corners of the box were sealed with iron, but one of them seemed to have come loose. She opened the box and revealed all kinds of knives. Next to the knives was a rolled-up embroidered cloth, which contained silver needles! The man glanced at the things in the box. He felt that this little girl was getting more and more interesting. She was even quite mysterious. Mu Ling lifted the man¡¯s blood-stained clothes and saw the wound on his left abdomen. It was a deep dagger wound! She took out a few silver needles and accurately and quickly pierced the man¡¯s purlicue. The man was stunned. Didn¡¯t she need to disinfect the silver needles over a fire before using them? Wasn¡¯t that how they do it on TV? As soon as she finished speaking, she took off her gloves and revealed a pair of slender and tender hands. They looked like the hands of a young lady from a rich family. No wonder she had to wear gloves to protect them. Then, she took out a small knife from the sandalwood box and began to clean the man¡¯s rotten flesh. She sutured it, and bandaged it. Her technique was very skilled. It was impossible to reach this level without many years of medical experience. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it won¡¯t kill you. I can help you stop the bleeding.¡± As she spoke, Mu Ling pulled out the silver needle. ¡°I need to clean up the rotten flesh near your wound and then suture it. You have to bear with it.¡± As soon as she finished speaking, she took off her gloves and revealed a pair of slender and tender hands. They looked like the hands of a young lady from a rich family. No wonder she had to wear gloves to protect her. Then, she took out a small knife from the sandalwood box and began to clean the man¡¯s rotten flesh, suture it, and bandage it. Her technique was very skilled. It was impossible to reach this level without many years of medical experience. But she looked like a little girl¡­ ¡°Have a good night¡¯s rest. If nothing unexpected happens, you¡¯ll be able to jump around again tomorrow.¡± Mu Ling said mischievously. After saying that, she packed her tools and went into the bathroom to wash her hands. When she came out, she put on the black gloves again. Then, he sat on the small sofa opposite the bed and looked out the window. She would probably arrive in Jing city at noon the next day. Jingyun Island was an isolated island, and the only way to Jing city was by boat, which only came once every half a month. As the illegitimate daughter of the Mu family, Mu Ling¡¯s existence was a problem for the Mu family. If it were not for the accident, she might not have left the island. Without any anesthesia, the man gritted his teeth and persevered. His dark and deep eyes were shining. After he recovered for a while, he looked at Mu Ling with gratitude and asked, ¡°Little girl, can you tell me your name?¡± Mu Ling¡¯s thoughts were pulled back, and she slowly said, ¡°Mu Ling,¡± ¡°How old are you?¡± The man asked again. ¡°Uncle, you think you can just ask a girl about her age?¡± ¡°Then where are you going?¡± the man laughed. Mu Ling: ¡°The terminal.¡± ¡°Jing City?¡± Mu Ling replied, ¡°yes.¡± ¡°Why are we going to Jing City?¡± The man continued to ask. ¡°To attend a funeral.¡±It¡¯s my father¡¯s,¡± Mu Ling added. That¡¯s right, Mu Ling¡¯s father, whom he had never met before, died in a car accident a few days ago. As an illegitimate daughter, she was also one of the inheritors of the inheritance. This trip to Jing city was to attend the funeral and also to sign the Contract for ¡°the declaration of abandonment of the right of inheritance¡±. Interesting, right? If her father hadn¡¯t died, who would have remembered her who was on the island? ¡°My condolences,¡± the man said apologetically. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter,¡± Mu Ling replied. ¡°Don¡¯t misunderstand¡­ I¡¯m asking these questions because you saved my life. I should at least know who my Savior is.¡± The man explained. ¡°Me? I¡¯m just an ordinary girl.¡± Mu Ling¡¯s eyes were clear and sincere. But the man didn¡¯t believe it at all! The girl in front of him was definitely not an ordinary person. He would find out the truth after he got ashore! Chapter 3 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The strong smell of blood filled the air and did not dissipate for a long time. The sound of the surging seawater entered the room like thunder. At dawn, rays of sunlight shone into the room through the window. It was warm. When Mu Ling woke up, the man had already left. He left a note on the cabinet, which read: Thank you, please contact me when you reach Jing city. There was a phone number at the end of the note. Mu Ling smiled and put the note into his pocket. She then took out a hard object from her pocket. It was a coin with a lion¡¯s head carved on it. The coin was black and looked like a shield from medieval Europe. The lion¡¯s head was exquisitely carved. The lion had a mighty expression and an imposing aura. It looked expensive, but he didn¡¯t know what material it was made of. This coin belonged to the man from last night. He probably dropped it when he broke into the room and Mu Ling put it away because she recognized the Lion Head symbol. It was the family emblem of the Zuo family, one of the four big families in Jing city. She thought that maybe she could use this coin to hug onto the Zuo family¡¯s golden thigh! The ship arrived at Jing city at noon on time. Mu Ling didn¡¯t have much luggage with her, only a small suitcase and a sandalwood box. After getting off the boat, she looked at the bustling capital city and felt very emotional. After 80 years, everything had changed when she returned to this place. No one from the Mu family had come to pick her up, but they had given her an address. She left the pier and hailed a taxi. After getting in the car, the driver asked, ¡°where are we going? Young girl.¡± ¡°Mister, do you know where I can find a shop to repair this?¡± She pointed to the sandalwood box in her hand. One of the iron sheets was loose, and she wanted to fix it. The driver ¡°Hey, little girl, this looks like an old thing. It must be quite valuable, right?¡± Mu Ling, ¡°Really? I don¡¯t really understand.¡± ¡°Definitely!¡± The driver replied. ¡°Look at the craftsmanship and the pattern, Oh! There are also carved patterns. Little girl, where did you get this thing?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a relic.¡± Mu Ling said indifferently. The driver¡¯s expression froze. After a while, he said, ¡°Alright, you¡¯ve asked the right person today. I really do know where to fix it.¡± Half an hour later, the driver dropped Mu Ling off at the entrance of an alley. This was the largest antique market in the capital. ¡°Young lady, you can walk straight into this alley. When you see a shop called ¡®Ling Bao Zhai¡¯, you can just enter.¡± ¡°Thank you, master,¡± Mu Ling replied. After saying that, she carried her suitcase and the sandalwood box into the alley. After a while, she saw the antique shop called ¡°Ling Baozhai.¡± There weren¡¯t many people in the shop, and it was quite deserted. The boss¡¯s eyes lit up when he saw Mu Ling. This little girl was wearing a retro long shirt and a pair of exquisite black gloves. Her appearance was outstanding, and her temperament was extraordinary. She was really too beautiful! ¡°Boss, can you fix this box?¡± Mu Ling¡¯s voice was clear and melodious as she placed the box on the counter. The boss looked at the sandalwood box, and his eyes immediately lit up. ¡°Little girl, where did you get this box? This is a precious thing!¡± Mu Ling, ¡°It¡¯s a relic.¡± ¡°Are you selling it?¡± ¡°I¡¯m only repairing it, I¡¯m not selling.¡± Mu Ling said. The boss¡¯s face was full of pity. ¡°Can it be fixed?¡± Mu Ling asked. The boss smiled and said, ¡°if I can¡¯t fix it here, then there¡¯s no place else to fix it. But I have to take a plane to Shun city later. Why don¡¯t you leave the box with me first? When I come back and fix it, you can come back and get it. How about it?¡± ¡°I want to fix it today,¡± Mu Ling said with a frown. The boss looked embarrassed and said, ¡°that might be¡­¡± ¡°Forget it, if you can¡¯t fix it, I¡¯ll just find someone else.¡± She didn¡¯t have the time to make another trip. The boss thought for a few seconds and said, ¡°okay! Seeing that you¡¯re a new customer, I¡¯ll help you fix it. The price is a bit high, and your loose iron sheet needs to be re-nailed. It¡¯s very troublesome.¡± ¡°Yeah, as long as it can be fixed.¡± ¡°No problem,¡± the boss said. ¡°Then you can sit over there and wait. Give me half an hour.¡± Mu Ling put down her luggage, but she didn¡¯t go over to sit. Instead, she looked around the store. The shop wasn¡¯t big, but it was full of antiques. Suddenly, her eyes fell on a jade bangle. The bangle was placed in a glass box. The entire bangle was completely green and was wrapped in a circle of gold thread. It was very beautiful. ¡°It¡¯s here!¡± Mu Ling exclaimed in surprise. ¡°You know about this bangle?¡± The owner asked. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s mine,¡± Mu Ling said. ¡°Yours? Young lady, you must be joking. That bracelet is at least a hundred years old.¡± The boss said. Chapter 4 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Mu Ling didn¡¯t answer the boss¡¯s question, but mumbled to herself, ¡°I thought it had sunk to the bottom of the sea. I didn¡¯t expect to find it!¡± She clearly remembered that this jade bangle was custom-made by a master she had found more than a hundred years ago. She had been wearing it for many years, but it had fallen into the sea by accident¡­ She really didn¡¯t expect that it would be picked up by someone, and that it would end up in this shop and be seen by her. Was this fate? The boss took it as a joke and didn¡¯t say anything more. The Jade bangle was bought by his grandfather¡¯s grandfather from a pirate at a high price. It was passed down to him from generation to generation. Needless to say, it was a very precious treasure. However, for such an old object, the older it was, the more theories there were. The rich wouldn¡¯t buy it, and the poor couldn¡¯t afford it. In the end, it could only be placed in the shop as a treasure. Mu Ling didn¡¯t dwell on the bracelet and continued to look at the other antiques. When the boss was repairing the box, he found that there were many small knives and a bag of silver needles in the box. Such a precious antique sandalwood box was being used to store these things? ¡°Little girl, you don¡¯t look like a local.¡± ¡°Yeah, I¡¯m from a small town,¡± Mu Ling replied. ¡°No wonder people in the city are more impetuous. It¡¯s inevitable that they dress in a tacky way and have the smell of money, but you don¡¯t. You look like a good kid from a well-behaved family.¡± The boss said. Indeed, Mu Ling looked very well-behaved, and she had the temperament of a young lady from a scholarly family. She had an ancient charm, just like the people in ancient paintings. ¡°Has it been fixed?¡± Mu Ling turned to ask. ¡°No, it hasn¡¯t been fixed for long. It still needs some time.¡± Mu Ling ¡°okay, no rush. Take your time and fix it firmly. Otherwise, it¡¯ll be troublesome if it gets damaged again. It fell off the last time and I found out. If it falls off again, we might not be able to find it.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll nail it firmly for you. I guarantee it won¡¯t fall off no matter what.¡± ¡°Young lady, are you really not selling this box?¡± The boss asked, unwilling to give up. Mu Ling firmly shook her head. After another ten minutes or so, the box was finally fixed, and the boss also nailed the other iron sheets. ¡°How much is it?¡± The boss said, ¡°how about this? It¡¯s not hard to nail the iron sheet. I won¡¯t charge you. But I want to take a few photos of your sandalwood box, can I? It¡¯s rare to see an old chest in such good condition. I quite like it. ¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to catch a plane?¡± ¡°There¡¯s a flight at 4:30 p.m. No rush.¡± ¡°Alright, then.¡± Mu Ling agreed, because she really didn¡¯t have much money. The boss was very professional. He even brought a single-lens reflex camera and took a 360-degree shot of the sandalwood box. He was very excited the whole time and seemed to really like it. Mu Ling sat at the side and waited. After about ten minutes, the boss carefully held the box with both hands and passed it to Mu Ling. He even gave her a name card, ¡°young lady, this is my business card. My contact information is on it. If you ever change your mind and want to sell it, you must contact me.¡± Mu Ling nodded, picked up the box, and left. After the customer left, the boss planned to develop the photos he had just taken. He glanced at the counter and found a note on it. He picked it up and looked at it. There was a line of very beautiful and neat regular script writing on it. It must have been left behind by that little girl. Her handwriting was really just like her person! However, when he saw the contents of the words clearly, he felt a chill down his spine and goosebumps all over his body. It was written on the note that the flight kN819 from Jing city to Shun city would crash at 4:30. ¡­ This was the flight he was taking in the afternoon! He hurriedly chased after her, but the little girl was nowhere to be seen. The words on the note were really creepy. He did tell the little girl that he was going to Shun city at 4:30, but how did she know the flight number? But on second thought, if these flight information could be found on the internet, then the young lady should have searched for it on the internet, right? This must be a joke! Thinking of this, he crumpled the note into a ball and threw it into the trash can. After that, he mumbled, ¡°kids these days don¡¯t know what¡¯s good for them. How can they joke about this?¡± ¡­ Two hours later, Mu Ling arrived at the Mu family residence¡¯s entrance. The Mu family¡¯s residence was a beautiful and elegant small bungalow with a large garden. Coincidentally, she had just arrived in time for the family¡¯s internal dispute. Chapter 5 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The Mu family¡¯s head, Mu Ling¡¯s father, Mu Jingwen, had suddenly passed away, leaving behind one listed company and various assets. Without his elder brother, the Mu family¡¯s second uncle, who was usually submissive, could finally straighten his back. He had planned to take the position of the Mu family¡¯s head in a few days, but it would not be easy. Mu Jingwen¡¯s first wife, Qiu Liqin, had five children. The eldest son, Mu Shijia, and the second son, Mu Shihe, had entered the company after graduating from university and had some power in their hands. Even though their father was no longer around, they had the ability to take over the company. So now, the uncle and nephew trio were in the living room, exchanging harsh words. Mu Ling did not want to go in and disturb them, so she went to a small side hall next to the door and waited. A premonition occurred. Her second brother, Mu Shihe, was about to die! As expected. ¡°Bang!¡± The sound of a gunshot reverberated through the entire villa, followed by shrill screams and crying. The living room was in a mess. ¡°Quickly call the police! Call the ambulance! Hurry up!¡± Someone shouted. Mu Ling suddenly stood up and slowly walked into the living room with the sandalwood box. The people in the living room gathered around her. She pushed through the crowd and saw Mu Shihe lying in a pool of blood. Mu Shihe had been shot in the chest and had difficulty breathing. It was obvious that he was on the verge of death. The person who fired the shot was his second uncle, Mu Jingwu. Mu Jingwu originally wanted to use the gun to scare his two nephews so that they would agree to him being the head of the Mu family. Who knew that both sides would lose control of their emotions and actually fight. During the fight, he had accidentally pulled the trigger and hit Mu Shihe. He was completely flustered. He threw the gun away and sat on the ground, his face pale. He can¡¯t be in trouble! He didn¡¯t want to spend the rest of his life in prison! Just as everyone was panicking and at a loss, Mu Ling squatted down beside Mu Shihe and held his trembling hand. He comforted him softly, ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid,¡± After she finished speaking, she opened the sandalwood box in her arms, removed the embroidered cloth, and took out the silver needles. Qiu Liqin, who was crying her eyes out, noticed Mu Ling. She grabbed Mu Ling¡¯s wrist and yelled, ¡± Who are you? What do you want to do to my son!¡± ¡°Save him,¡± Mu Ling said. ¡°You¡¯re a doctor?¡± Qiu Liqin asked ¡°I¡¯m not,¡± Mu Ling replied. ¡°What kind of trouble are you causing if you¡¯re not a doctor?!¡± Qiu Liqin was burning with anger. She scolded until her face and ears were red. She shook off Mu Ling¡¯s hand and turned to the servant, ¡°Who let this crazy girl in? throw her out immediately! Why isn¡¯t the ambulance here yet?¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t believe me, he¡¯s going to die soon,¡± Mu Ling said nonchalantly. ¡°But it¡¯s up to you. Whether you save him or not, it¡¯s up to me.¡± Hearing this, Qiu Liqin was stunned. She looked at this strange little girl, then at her son, who was in danger. She hesitated, as she didn¡¯t dare to risk her son¡¯s life. Mu Shihe could no longer breathe. His limbs were twitching and his eyes were rolling back. The situation was very dangerous! If he didn¡¯t receive emergency treatment, he would really lose his life! Qiu Liqin panicked. She didn¡¯t have time to think about the consequences. She grabbed Mu Ling¡¯s wrist and asked, ¡°You can really save him?¡± Mu Ling nodded. Qiu Liqin gritted her teeth and said, ¡°alright, go ahead! Please save my son!¡± Mu Ling quietly shook off Qiu Liqin¡¯s hand, a hint of disdain in her eyes. Then, she skillfully pierced the silver needles into Mu Shihe¡¯s throat one after another. She had to save him! His father was dead, and his second brother, Mu Shihe, was one of the candidates for the head of the Mu family. Perhaps, he would take care of her a little because she had saved his life. She needed to find a backer in the Mu family! Although he didn¡¯t know if this backer would be useful, he still had to give it a try. After the silver needle was inserted into Mu Shihe¡¯s throat, Mu Shihe, who had difficulty breathing, could finally breathe smoothly after a while. He was no longer twitching. Everyone was stunned. They were all curious. Who was this little girl who had suddenly appeared in the house? He actually knows acupuncture, and his medical skills are so brilliant! After a while, the police and the ambulance arrived. Second uncle Mu Jingwu was taken into the police car, and Mu Shihe was carried into the ambulance. As for the Mu family¡¯s people, some of them got into the ambulance, while the rest drove behind the ambulance. Mu Ling also got into the ambulance. She was pulled up by Qiu Liqin. When they arrived at the hospital, Mu Shihe was out of danger after the doctor¡¯s emergency treatment. The whole family heaved a sigh of relief, but at the same time, they could not wait to kill the culprit, Mu Jingwu! ¡°Mom, I¡¯m going to the police station to settle second uncle¡¯s matter.¡± The eldest son, Mu Shijia, said. Qiu Liqin stayed by the bed and said in a low voice, ¡°F*k that b *stard almost killed Shihe. I¡¯m not done with him. I want him to stay in prison for the rest of his life and never come out. How dare he covet the position of the Mu family¡¯s head? he¡¯s just dreaming!¡± Chapter 6 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°He doesn¡¯t have the ability!¡± Mu Shijia¡¯s eyes darkened. ¡°Your dad¡¯s funeral is tomorrow. Go earlier.¡± Qiu Liqin reminded her son. ¡°I understand.¡± Said Mu Shijia. you¡¯re the eldest son of the Mu family, ¡± Qiu Liqin continued. you have to take good care of the funeral.¡± ¡°Mom, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ve already made the necessary arrangements.¡± Qiu Liqin nodded, but didn¡¯t say anything. As the eldest son of the Mu family, Mu Shijia had inherited his father¡¯s business sense. At the age of 26, he had already gained a firm foothold in the business world. He was decisive and even unscrupulous. After the funeral, his will would be announced, and he would officially take over the Mu group. After Mu Shijia left, the doctor came to the ward and said to Qiu Liqin, ¡°Madam Mu, it¡¯s a good thing that we managed to save him in time. The Mu family¡¯s family doctor is very skilled. If it wasn¡¯t for the silver needles clearing the acupuncture points and allowing young master Shihe to breathe, young master Shihe might not have been able to make it into the operating room.¡± Family doctor? The Mu family members only just remembered that there was a pretty little girl sitting in the corner of the ward. She didn¡¯t make a sound and just sat there quietly. She was so obedient. Qiu Liqin looked at her carefully. The girl was young, about seventeen or eighteen years old. She had beautiful features, and an elegant and extraordinary temperament. Her eyes were especially bright, as if they were filled with stars. Such a pretty girl reminded Qiu Liqin of someone. Her eyes widened, and she wondered if this little girl was¡­ Mu Ling slowly raised her eyes and realized that everyone was looking at her. She did not need to hide anymore. She stood up, walked to Qiu Liqin, and said with a faint smile, ¡°Let me formally introduce myself, I am Mu Ling.¡± Hearing this name, everyone exploded. It was indeed that illegitimate daughter! Qiu Liqin¡¯s face darkened. She had never seen Mu Ling before, because she had been abandoned on Jing Yun Island since she was born. The hatred and jealousy she felt for her mother had been transferred to her. Little bitch! Little bastard! However, Qiu Liqin tried her best to suppress her emotions, as she couldn¡¯t show them. The young miss of the Mu family, Mu Wan, blurted out, ¡°You¡¯re the bastard child of the mistress?¡± Used to being high and mighty, Mu Wan¡¯s face was filled with a sense of superiority. As she cursed, shock and jealousy gushed out of her heart. Damn it! This little bastard was actually so beautiful! Her skin was so fair and tender that it was almost glowing. Also, why did the retro-style floral dress she was wearing look so special and fashionable? Could this be the latest fashion? ¡°You¡¯re so annoying!¡± Mu Wan accidentally spoke out her inner thoughts. Qiu Liqin hurriedly gave her daughter a meaningful glance, then pretended to scold her, ¡°Little Wan, what are you talking about?¡± Mu Wan didn¡¯t see through her mother¡¯s intentions and said loudly, ¡°What did I say wrong? Wasn¡¯t she a bastard child? How could a little bastard child born from a third party inherit his father¡¯s inheritance? She¡¯s not worthy!¡± ¡°Shut up!¡± Qiu Liqin said, exasperated. Mu Wan was extremely aggrieved, ¡°mother, mother, mother.¡± ¡°Your father just left, and your second brother is still in bed,¡± Qiu Liqin continued, ¡°don¡¯t you think our home is messy enough?¡± ¡°I¡­ I¡¯m not¡­!¡± Mu Wan was scolded for no reason, and she felt extremely aggrieved. She clenched her fists and glared fiercely at Mu Ling. Little bastard! Just you wait! Mu Ling turned a blind eye to her. Qiu Liqin pulled Mu Ling to the side and said apologetically, ¡°Please don¡¯t mind it.¡± Mu Ling shook her head. She did not care about a reckless and impulsive rich girl at all, because she was not worthy! ¡°Thanks to you, Shihe is fine. I will thank you properly.¡± Qiu Liqin said with fake affection. ¡°Auntie, you¡¯re too kind. He¡¯s my second brother too. It¡¯s my duty to save him.¡± Mu Ling said obediently. Auntie? ¡®Little bastard, you call me that in such a friendly manner!¡¯ Qiu Liqin didn¡¯t like this name, but she still agreed. ¡°Have you studied medicine?¡± ¡°Never learned it,¡± Mu Ling replied. ¡°Then, how do you know acupuncture?¡± Qiu Liqin asked curiously. ¡°That¡¯s how the doctors poke the pigs on Jingyun Island when they¡¯re sick and can¡¯t breathe,¡± Mu Ling said indifferently. ¡°I¡¯ve seen it a few times, so I remember it.¡± Was she was comparing Mu Shihe to a pig? Qiu Liqin didn¡¯t think of that. She believed Mu Ling¡¯s words, and she mumbled to herself, ¡°So it¡¯s like this.¡± She felt that a girl who grew up on an island would not have the opportunity and money to study medicine. She continued to ask, ¡°sigh, you¡¯re quite pitiful. It was your mother who made a mistake. You¡¯re innocent. I won¡¯t blame you.¡± As she spoke, Qiu Liqin held Mu Ling¡¯s hand tightly, and her eyes were filled with pity. Chapter 7 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Qiu Liqin glanced at Mu Ling¡¯s gloves, then said, ¡°Why are you wearing gloves on such a hot day? Take it off, you¡¯ll burn from the heat.¡± ¡°Thank you, I¡¯m used to it.¡± Mu Ling said softly. Her tone was a little reserved, and her beautiful eyes were lowered. She was extremely obedient. Her behavior made Qiu Liqin, who was on high alert, relax a little. Hmm, not bad! She could finally put her heart at ease. ¡°All of you should go home. I¡¯ll take care of Shihe in the hospital. Even if there¡¯s a big problem, we¡¯ll have to wait until the funeral is over¡­ Ah Feng, you should send the child home.¡± ¡°Yes, Madam,¡± Uncle Feng the butler replied. Mu Ling knew very well that after the funeral, this affable-looking Auntie would force her to sign a declaration of forsaking her father¡¯swill. The politeness now was just to pave the way for the ugly face that was about to come. But it was nothing. There was still a long way to go¡­ She could take her time to deal with these people! After leaving the hospital, the Mu family¡¯s children all got into a business car. The eldest daughter, Mu Wan, and second daughter, Mu Shi, sat in the middle of the row, while Mu Ling and the youngest, Mu Xin, sat in the back. On the way back to the Mu family estate, Mu Wan glanced at the back row with disdain and mocked, ¡°Village girl, this must be the first time in your life that you¡¯ve sat in such a luxurious car!¡± Mu Ling remained silent. ¡°Let me ask you, do you people in the countryside smell feces everywhere?¡± ¡°Also, will the chickens, ducks, and geese in your village run into bed and sleep with you?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve heard that the people in the countryside all have fleas, do you have any? If there are any, please stay away from us. Don¡¯t get fleas on us, we¡¯re not like you!¡± Mu Wan¡¯s every word couldn¡¯t leave the topic of rural people. Hearing her words, Mu Xin, who was sitting at the back with Mu Ling, immediately shifted and said in disdain, ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you really have fleas on your body? You stinky farmer, stay away from me!¡± Although Mu Xin was only eight years old, she had grown up in the Mu family¡¯s environment and had already revealed her vicious and arrogant personality. ¡°Did you go to school?¡± Mu Wan continued to mock. ¡°Do you know how to read? You know Arabic numbers, right?¡± Mu Ling was annoyed, but she maintained her smile and replied obediently, ¡°Big sister, I live on an island! There are no chickens, ducks, and geese on the island, and I don¡¯t have fleas on my body. Besides, I¡¯ve been to school.¡± ¡°Hmph! Islands are also villages!¡± Mu Wan especially hated this village girl. When her father¡¯s funeral was over, she would definitely kick her out! Uncle Feng, who was driving, looked at the ladies in the back through the rearview mirror. His gaze finally fell on Mu Ling. After being ridiculed so many times, miss Mu Ling¡¯s expression remained the same. If it was someone else, they would either be angry from embarrassment or cry. Uncle Feng was already in his sixties and had worked for the Mu family for forty years. He had seen all kinds of people and had some ability to read people. The most obedient and weak miss Mu Ling was actually a very smart child. She knew her position and situation in the Mu family, so she did not choose to confront her directly. He could only wait for an opportunity to act by enduring the humiliation. He felt that this child had a bright future. The car fell silent for a moment. Mu Wan hated this kind of atmosphere, so she ordered uncle Feng to turn on the radio. However, uncle Feng accidentally turned on the radio, and it happened to be broadcasting a piece of news. The radio host said, ¡°emergency news, today at 16.30 pm, flight kN819 from Jing city to Shun city suddenly crashed. There were a total of 100 passengers and crew members on the plane. As of now, the number of people killed is still rising. The specific cause of the crash is still under investigation. Preliminary judgment is that it was caused by the internal fire of the wing.¡± ¡°Who wants to listen to this news?¡± Mu Wan unhappily replied. ¡°Hurry up and play some music for me!¡± Uncle Feng turned off the radio and turned it on. However, no one noticed that Mu Ling¡¯s expression changed slightly when he heard the news. She didn¡¯t know if the owner of the antique store listened to her. When he returned to the Mu family, the sky was already dark. When they alighted from the car, the 8 year old Mu Xin took the opportunity to pull on Mu Ling¡¯s gloves. ¡°I don¡¯t like the gloves. They¡¯re so ugly!¡± ¡°But I quite like it,¡± Mu Ling said with a smile, but there was a hint of coldness in her eyes. ¡°I hate it! It¡¯s black and too ugly! It¡¯s because your hands are too ugly that you don¡¯t dare to show them to others!¡± Mu Xin said with malice. Her hands were ugly? Of course not! Mu Ling¡¯s hand was slender and white, and it was not an exaggeration to describe it with any fancy words. ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to wear gloves in front of me in the future. Otherwise, I¡¯ll burn it!¡± Mu Xin¡¯s eyes were filled with viciousness that did not match her age. Chapter 8 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Mu Ling¡¯s lips curled up and she said with a smile, ¡°Children can¡¯t play with fire so casually. It¡¯s fine if you burn it, but it won¡¯t be good if you burn yourself.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not a three-year-old child. I won¡¯t burn myself!¡± Mu Xin continued arrogantly. The second miss, Mu Shi, who had been silent all the way, finally could not hold it in any longer. She scolded, ¡°Xin, how can you be so rude? she¡¯s your sister too!¡± ¡°She¡¯s not my sister, she¡¯s a little bastard!¡± Mu Xin shouted as she reached out to grab Mu Ling¡¯s gloves. She then turned around and ran upstairs. Not bad! Running away after doing bad things! As expected of the Mu family! A layer of frost formed over Mu Ling¡¯s eyes. Very well, I was just wondering who to start with. Since Mu Xin started provoking me, I¡¯ll start with her then¡­ Little thing, just you wait, I¡¯ll show you! ¡°Ling, I¡¯m sorry. Xin is still young and doesn¡¯t know much,¡± Mu Shi said apologetically. ¡°It¡¯s fine,¡± Mu Ling smiled. Mu Xin, who was watching the show from the side, sneered and said, ¡°Heh, it¡¯s just a pair of gloves from a street stall, and you¡¯re treating it like a treasure? It¡¯s so embarrassing¡­ And you, Mu Shi, get your status clear. She¡¯s a bastard, why are you trying to please her? You¡¯re a disgrace to our Mu family!¡± With that, she turned around and left. The second miss, Mu Shi, was the most reticent and quiet person in the family. She usually kept a low profile. However, her body had been weak since she was young and she had been taking medicine for a long time. The people of the Mu family called her ¡®medicine jar¡¯ in private. Mu Shi comforted Mu Ling, ¡°little Ling, don¡¯t take my sister¡¯s words to heart. She may be mean with her words, but she has a good heart. You¡¯ve just arrived home and so many things have happened. You must be scared, right? Have a good sleep today. Tomorrow is dad¡¯s funeral, so you have to be more energetic.¡± ¡°Thank you, second sister,¡± Mu Ling said indifferently. ¡°I¡¯m so happy to hear you call me second sister.¡± Mu Shi held Mu Ling¡¯s hand tightly and even patted it a few times, as if they were really close sisters. The two of them chatted for a while more before returning to their respective rooms. Mu Ling¡¯s room was in the basement, right next to the servants¡¯ room. They said that there weren¡¯t any extra rooms in the house, so she had to stay here. The house was quite clean, and she didn¡¯t have many things, so she didn¡¯t mind. The servant handed her a set of clothes. ¡°Miss Ling, this is the set of clothes for master¡¯s funeral tomorrow. Try it on and see if it fits you.¡± It was a black, knee-length dress with a black suit jacket. There was a small flower on the chest of the jacket. Mu Ling took the clothes and hung them on the hanger. ¡°Thank you,¡± she said. ¡°If you need anything, you can tell me at any time,¡± said the servant courteously. ¡°Alright, sorry for the trouble,¡± Mu Ling replied. After the servant left, Mu Ling tidied up her things and washed up. She turned off the lights and went to bed. In the early hours of the morning, Mu Ling woke up. She put on her clothes and went to the second floor. She walked to the end of the corridor and knocked on the door. When she heard the sound from inside, she quietly turned around and returned to the kitchen on the first floor. She leisurely poured herself a cup of water and was about to sip it. ¡°Did you knock on my door?¡± A voice was heard. The voice was sharp and tender. It was Mu Xin. The little fish had taken the bait! ¡°I didn¡¯t knock on your door ~¡± Mu Ling smiled gently, shaking the cup in her hand. ¡°Little sister Ah Xin, are you thirsty too?¡± Mu Xin rolled her eyes at her in disgust, before angrily walking to Mu Ling, ¡°Hmph! You¡¯re a thief from the countryside. Are you trying to steal something by not sleeping in the middle of the night? What did you steal? Take it out, or I¡¯ll tell my mom and the police will arrest you!¡± Mu Ling ¡°I¡¯m just thirsty. I¡¯m here for a cup of water.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t believe it!¡± Mu Xin replied. ¡°Up to you ~¡± Mu Ling¡¯s lips curled into a bright but sly smile. She then raised her cup as if she wanted to drink some water. Mu Xin did not realize that danger was approaching. She was used to being arrogant. She went up and snatched the cup of water from Mu Ling¡¯s hand and splashed it at her. Mu Ling seemed to have anticipated this. She dodged to the side, and the water spilled all over the ground. Mu Xin stomped her feet in anger. She actually missed! However, in the next instant, Mu Ling¡¯s originally gentle eyes suddenly burst forth with a sharp aura. She quickly picked Mu Xin up, turned around, and opened the refrigerator door. She immediately stuffed Mu Xin inside, before covering her mouth with her hand. ¡°Eh?¡± After Mu Xin recovered from her shock, she panicked and wanted to shout, but she could not make a sound. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid,¡± Mu Ling¡¯s small pink lips moved to Mu Xin¡¯s ear, her voice soft and gentle. Chapter 9 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Mu Xin¡¯s eyes widened. How could she not be afraid? Now, there was a silver dagger on her neck. If she was not careful, it would definitely cut her flesh! A cold glint appeared in Mu Ling¡¯s eyes as she warned in a low voice, ¡°sister Ah Xin, I won¡¯t hurt you, but you have to be good and not make me angry. You¡¯re not allowed to touch my gloves, or I¡¯ll turn you into an ice sculpture!¡± After saying that, Mu Ling pulled Mu Xin¡¯s hand into the freezer. Mu Xin held her breath and did not dare to move. Her hand was stinging from the cold and she sobbed softly, ¡°Wuwuwuwu!¡± ¡°Did you hear that clearly?¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes.¡± Mu Xin trembled as she nodded her head. Using the light from the refrigerator, she could clearly see the coldness in Mu Ling¡¯s eyes! He was like a Wolf that had found its prey in winter. The aura around her was suffocating, completely different from the well-behaved village bumpkin from before. ¡°You just have to be obedient,¡± Mu Ling said with a smile. Mu Xin,¡±Wuwuwuwuwuwu.¡± ¡°You won¡¯t tell anyone about what happened tonight, right?¡± Mu Xin immediately nodded, ¡°yes, yes.¡± Mu Ling gave a satisfied smile before releasing Mu Xin. Her face returned to its previous gentle expression as she caressed Mu Xin¡¯s cold and trembling face. A child was a child. She cried because she was scared. ¡°Be good, go back to your room and sleep.¡± Mu Xin¡¯s face was filled with fear as she clutched her frozen hands and hurriedly ran upstairs. On the way back, she was so scared that she peed her pants. Mu Ling put the knife back into her pocket, poured a glass of water, and left the kitchen, as if nothing had happened. When she passed by the living room, she saw a huge family photo on the wall. Her father, Mu Jingwen, was sitting in front with his wife, Qiu Liqin, and his five children standing behind them. The family looked harmonious and warm. Mu Ling¡¯s lips curled up. How ironic! Her aunt, who was taking care of her on Jingyun Island, said that her mother was pregnant before she married her father. As the wedding date approached, Qiu Liqin suddenly came to their door with her four children, saying that Mu Jingwen had an affair with her long ago and had secretly given birth to these children. In order to prevent the dirty rumors from being spread, the old master of the Mu family forced his son to marry Qiu Liqin. In due time, Qiu Liqin, his secret lover, had become the wife of the Mu family. The pregnant mother had become the ¡®mistress¡¯, and in the end, she died because of Qiu Liqin¡¯s pestering. Mu Ling, who was just born, was thrown to Jingyun Island as an ¡®illegitimate daughter¡¯ for a whole eighteen years! Now that her douchebag father was dead, she had returned in place of the real ¡°Mu Ling¡±. Therefore, she would take revenge for her mother! She vowed to stir up the Mu family¡¯s peace! She was going to let Qiu Liqin and her child have a taste of losing everything! ¡­ The next morning, Mu Xin did not tell anyone about what happened last night. She did not even dare to look at Mu Ling, like a little mouse that had seen a cat. How arrogant she was yesterday was how obedient she was today. In fact, she could have told her mother, Qiu Liqin, about what had happened. However, they wouldn¡¯t believe that an obedient illegitimate daughter would threaten someone with a knife on the first day. And if she really said it, who knew if Mu Ling would take a knife to her room in the middle of the night to settle the score with her. ¡­ It had scared her to death, so she didn¡¯t dare to say it. After breakfast, everyone prepared for the funeral. However, no one was willing to sit in the same car as Mu Ling. With no other choice, uncle Feng had arranged for her to sit in a separate car. The car had not driven for long when suddenly, two black cars came from the opposite side. The driver immediately hit the brakes, and Mu Ling, who was in the back seat, almost flew out. It was a good thing that she had a seatbelt on, but her chest was still in pain. Before she could react to what was happening, a pair of men in black got out of the black car and quickly walked towards Mu Ling¡¯s car, taking her away. The driver was anxious. He chased after her and shouted, ¡°Who are you?¡± One of the men in black pressed the driver to the ground, and pointed a gun at his head, ¡°Don¡¯t move, and don¡¯t shout.¡± The driver,¡±¡­¡± ¡°Our master wants to see this lady. Don¡¯t make it public, or else he¡¯ll take your life,¡± the Man in Black said. The driver nodded in panic. Who would dare to resist under the muzzle of a gun! Twenty minutes later, Mu Ling was brought to a private manor. The manor was huge, at least ten thousand square meters. The man in black brought Mu Ling to an open-air sofa by the lake. She did not stand on ceremony and sat on it leisurely. Two men in black stood guard beside her. The morning sun was very hot, and after sitting for a while, her originally white and tender little face was red from the Sun. After a while, she heard steady footsteps coming from behind. Chapter 10 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The black-robed man respectfully called out to the person, ¡°Master Qing.¡± ¡°All of you may leave,¡± the man said in a low voice. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± All the men in black quickly disappeared from his sight. Mu Ling had already noticed the man from the corner of her eye. The man was dressed in a suit and leather shoes, and his cold face was clear and firm, very pleasing to the eye. His eyebrows were like swords, and his thin lips were pursed into a straight line. He exuded a dangerous and powerful aura. His tall and straight figure was exceptionally dazzling under the sun, like a noble knight from the middle ages. His temperament was noble and cold, attractive and at the same time, it made people feel fear. A tall figure appeared behind Mu Ling, and her heart trembled. She never thought that he would find her so quickly! The man walked to the sofa opposite her and sat down. He crossed his long legs and looked at Mu Ling playfully. His thin lips opened slightly. ¡°Little girl, we meet again.¡± His voice was magnetic and full of temptation. Mu Ling¡¯s expression remained the same, and she smiled, ¡°Yup! Uncle, we meet again.¡± ¡°Did they scare you when they brought you here?¡± The man asked. ¡°A little, but it¡¯s still okay.¡± ¡°They were indeed a little reckless,¡± the man said. ¡°It¡¯s fine, uncle. It looks like your injuries are almost healed,¡± Mu Ling replied. ¡°Yeah, thanks to you,¡± the man chuckled. ¡°You¡¯re welcome,¡± Mu Ling smiled faintly. She was so obedient, so obedient. Even in the face of a man who was so much older than her, she was not afraid at all. The man stared at her with interest and said, ¡°The situation on the ship was critical that night, so I didn¡¯t have time to introduce myself. My name is Zuo Qing.¡± Everyone in the business circle of Jing city knew this name. Zuo Qing, the second young master of the Zuo family, one of the four big families in Jing city, was decisive and ruthless. He was one of the people who couldn¡¯t be provoked in Jing city. People called him ¡°master Qing.¡± At the age of 27, he was firmly in the position of the head of the Zuo¡¯s group. He was powerful, handsome, and rich. There were countless women who wanted to climb into his bed, but he never had a single woman by his side. There wasn¡¯t even any news about him. Because according to the rumors, he didn¡¯t get close to women, and he was ¡°impotent¡±! Mu Ling nodded obediently and remembered his name. Her judgment was correct. He was a member of the Zuo family. Zuo Qing was a little disappointed to see that the little girl didn¡¯t react when she heard her name. He had thought that he would be able to see a little surprise or awe in the little girl¡¯s eyes. In the end, there was nothing. However, on second thought, the little girl had been living on the island all this time, so it was normal that she didn¡¯t know his name. ¡°Uncle, you already know my name. I told you that night, my name is Mu Ling,¡± Mu Ling said. Zuo Qing ¡°yes, I know. You attended my father¡¯s funeral in Lianjing city. You¡¯re Mu Jingwen¡¯s daughter. ¡°Uncle, you investigated me?¡± Mu Ling raised her eyebrows. ¡°I wouldn¡¯t have to go through all this trouble if you could contact me,¡± said Zuo Qing with a helpless smile. He had left his phone number with her and had been waiting for her call. Even if he only wanted a sum of money for the treatment. Then, he waited for an entire day. Mu Ling didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or cry. She didn¡¯t have a phone! But in fact, after Zuo Qing¡¯s investigation, there was still very little information about Mu Ling. He only knew that she was Mu Jingwen¡¯s illegitimate daughter and that she was abandoned on Jingyun Island. He thought that her older aunt was taking care of her, and that she had only returned to Jing city because of Mu Jingwen¡¯s sudden death. The rest of the information was blank! Mu Ling pointed at the little white flower on her chest. ¡°Uncle, you knew I was going to attend the funeral. Why did you bring me here? ¡± she asked. ¡°Don¡¯t you think you should send me back? The funeral is about to begin and I have to be there. Otherwise, I won¡¯t be able to explain it.¡± Zuo Qing stared at her beautiful eyes and suddenly said seriously, ¡°I can send you back, but you have to return my things to me, little girl.¡± Mu Ling, ¡°Huh? What¡¯s that?¡± ¡°A coin with a lion¡¯s head,¡± Zuo Qing said. Mu Ling blinked and said with clear eyes, ¡°A coin with a lion head? That sounds scary.¡± Still playing dumb! Zuo Qing wasn¡¯t angry. Instead, he liked how she was acting like a pig to eat a tiger. It gave him the pleasure of playing a game between experts. He wanted to see what kind of person this little girl was. ¡°What a naughty little thief. Stop messing around and give me back my things.¡± This was the first time Zuo Qing had been so patient with someone else. If it was someone else, he would have shot them dead long ago! Chapter 11 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Is that coin important to you?¡± Mu Ling asked innocently. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s very important,¡± Zuo Qing replied. Mu Ling: ¡°But I really didn¡¯t take it! Uncle, think carefully, did you drop it somewhere?¡± ¡°But your eyes are telling me that it¡¯s in your hands,¡± Zuo Qing said. Mu Ling pouted her lips and pretended to be aggrieved, ¡°¡±Uncle, don¡¯t wrong me. I¡¯m not a thief.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t test my patience, little girl,¡± said Zuo Qing gently. If you don¡¯t give it to me, I¡¯ll throw you into the lake to feed the fish!¡± Mu Ling finally understood why he had tied her up and brought him here. Because there was a Lake here. He could just throw her in in a matter of minutes. However, she still insisted,¡±uncle, that coin or whatever is useless to me. Why would I take it? I¡¯ll say the same even if you throw me into the lake.¡± ¡°Is that so? Do you want to try?¡± As she spoke, Zuo Qing suddenly stood up and walked to mu Ling. He picked her up in his arms and walked directly to the lake. The little girl was so light and her body was so soft. It was very comfortable to hold her. Mu Ling was a little flustered. She hugged his neck tightly and asked with red eyes, ¡°¡±Is this the way you treat your benefactor? I¡¯ve saved your life!¡± Zuo Qing was just trying to scare her, but she didn¡¯t expect her eyes to turn red. He shouldn¡¯t be like this! However, the coin was really important to him. He could not let the young woman hold it, or her life would be in danger! if you give me the coin, I won¡¯t throw you down, ¡± he said ruthlessly. ¡°Be good and don¡¯t force me.¡± ¡°I really didn¡¯t take it!¡± ¡°Really?¡± Zuo Qing asked. ¡°It¡¯s up to you to believe it or not!¡± Mu Ling huffed as she turned her head away. ¡°Alright, I understand,¡± Zuo Qing replied. Did he understand? Did he believe her? Mu Ling heaved a sigh of relief and loosened her grip on the man, then ¡­ She felt a pair of big hands supporting her butt. Then, her body became light and she flew out. ¡°Ah!¡± ¡°Plop!¡± This bastard! He actually threw her into the lake! Mu Ling fell into the water, causing a huge splash. She struggled desperately in the water, and after a while, the cold Lake water swallowed her. He¡¯s dead! She didn¡¯t know how to swim! She lost control of her emotions and cursed Zuo Qing in her heart.Zuo Qing, you bastard! If she were to drown in the lake today, she would not let him off even as a ghost! She had long forgotten that she could not die at all. Zuo Qing watched as the little girl flopped a few times in the lake, and then her entire body sank into the lake. Only then did he realize that the little girl did not know how to swim! The next moment, he jumped into the lake and quickly carried her out. Hearing the noise, the bodyguards in black all gathered around. He saw a large pool of water on the ground and two drenched chickens. The bodyguard in black was speechless. What was going on? Mu Ling was drenched as she sat on the sofa to rest. She choked on a few mouthfuls of water, and her face was red. The more she thought about it, the angrier she got. She clenched her small fist and punched Zuo Qing¡¯s chest directly.¡±Bastard, are you trying to drown me?!¡± The strength of her small fist was not small. It seemed that there was no big problem. Zuo Qing was immediately relieved and jokingly said, ¡°¡±I thought all the people living on the island could swim!¡± Mu Ling: ¡± who told you that you have to know how to swim to live on an island?!¡± She did not! ¡°Then be more obedient,¡± Zuo Qing said. Mu Ling: ¡± if you get hunted down again, I will never save you! ¡°You¡¯re the one who can¡¯t bear to let me die,¡± Zuo Qing boasted. ¡°What did you just say?¡± Mu Ling suspected that her ears had been damaged by the water. She was unwilling to do so? ¡°It¡¯s nothing,¡± said Zuo Qing with a smile,¡±I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯m sorry.¡± The bodyguards in black all lost control of their expressions and their eyes widened. They were master Qing from the capital. Not only was he so gentle to this little girl, he even apologized to her? This was too unbelievable! Mu Ling¡¯s throat was uncomfortable from choking on the water, and she was so angry that she said,¡±Please stay away from me!¡± She pushed Zuo Qing as she spoke, then got up and was about to leave. Zuo Qing suddenly grabbed her wrist. ¡°You¡¯re going to attend a funeral in this state?¡± ¡°But I¡¯m going to be late!¡± Mu Ling said angrily. ¡°Come with me for a moment.¡± Zuo Qing didn¡¯t give her a chance to react at all. He carried her in his arms. ¡°What are you up to now?!¡± Mu Ling raised her voice. Did this man have a fetish for hugging people? Why did he always touch her! Zuo Qing¡¯s hand that was holding her tightened a little.¡±Be good and don¡¯t move!¡± Then, he instructed the servant, ¡°¡±Go find a clean evening gown for the funeral.¡± Chapter 12 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Zuo Qing carried Mu Ling to the bedroom upstairs. The color palette of the bedroom was black, white, and gray. The thick dark gray curtains covered the windows, and only a thin ray of light entered the room through the gaps of the curtains. Sunlight speckled the big bed, making it particularly seductive. Zuo Qing placed mu Ling at the door of the bathroom and said in a strong voice, ¡°¡±Hurry up and take off your clothes.¡± Mu Ling¡¯s expression was a little out of control. She covered her chest and asked, ¡°¡±What are you doing!¡± Zuo Qing¡¯s lips curled up as she poked her head and said,¡±What nonsense are you thinking about in your little head? If you don¡¯t take off your wet clothes quickly, I¡¯ll despise you if you catch a cold, have a runny nose, or sneeze.¡± With that, he turned around and left the bathroom. Mu Ling was speechless. She was not thinking about it. She was just a little frightened. He was the one with impure thoughts ¡­ The servant brought the clothes in. Perhaps she had heard the conversation between the two, but when she handed the clothes to mu Ling, she was holding back her laughter. Mu Ling curled her toes in embarrassment and immediately locked the bathroom door. The clothes that the servant found were almost the same as the one she had before. They were both a black knee-length dress and a suit jacket with a small flower on the chest. Miss Mu, ¡± the servant asked, ¡± your gloves are wet too. Do you want to change them? ¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine, I can blow it dry with a hairdryer,¡± mu Ling replied. ¡°Okay, Miss Mu. Please wait a moment. I¡¯ll get you the hairdryer,¡± the servant said. ¡°Thank you,¡± Mu Ling replied. In the room next door. Zuo Qing had changed out of his wet clothes. The wound on his abdomen had not yet healed. After soaking in cold water, blood was already seeping out. The gauze wrapped around his waist had been dyed light red. Zuo Qing¡¯s trusted aide and assistant, Song An, saw this and quickly called for the family doctor. The family doctor came over and changed the medicine for him. He reminded him: ¡°Master Qing, you have to be careful for the next few days. You can¡¯t do any vigorous exercise or get wet. Otherwise, your wound will open again.¡± ¡°Got it. You may leave,¡± Zuo Qing said expressionlessly. ¡°Yes.¡± The family doctor left the room. Zuo Qing quickly put on her suit and turned to Song An. ¡°What time does the funeral of the Mu family start?¡± ¡°It should be 11:20 am,¡± Song An replied. ¡°Arrange for a car, I¡¯m going,¡± Zuo Qing said. ¡°You want to go personally?¡± Song An asked in shock. ¡°Yes,¡± Zuo Qing replied. Song an was very confused. Even when mu jingwen was still alive, he did not have the right to interact with the Zuo family. If master Qing were to go to mu jingwen¡¯s funeral today ¡­ The outside world would definitely guess the relationship between the two families. Master Qing was giving the Mu clan great face! But why? However, Song An could not question Master Qing¡¯s decision. Mu Ling dried her hair and gloves, put on her dress, tidied herself up, and walked out of the bathroom. There was no one in the room, so Mu Ling pushed the door open and walked out. A black clad bodyguard was waiting for her at the door of the room. He said respectfully, ¡°¡±Miss Mu, Master Qing is waiting for you in the car.¡± ¡°Waiting for me?¡± The black clad bodyguard did not answer her question, but said instead, ¡°¡±I¡¯ll take you there now.¡± After Mu Ling got into the car, she found out that Zuo Qing was also going to the funeral. The two of them were wearing black gowns and looked very harmonious. As the car slowly moved forward, Mu Ling suddenly turned to look at the man, her eyes flashing with doubt. Zuo Qing knew that she was staring at him, and his thin lips opened slightly.¡±As long as I send you there, the Mu family won¡¯t dare to say anything.¡± With him around, no one in the Mu family would dare to say that she was late, let alone make a big deal out of it. As an illegitimate daughter, Mu Ling¡¯s identity was too sensitive, so she could not make any mistakes. Mu Ling solemnly thanked Zuo Qing. The corners of Zuo Qing¡¯s lips curled up. He was the one who had kidnapped her and caused her to be late, but she was actually thanking him. How cute! ¡°If you really want to thank me, you can return my coin to me after the funeral.¡± Zuo Qing said with a smile. ¡°Uncle, if I really take it, I¡¯ll definitely return it to you,¡± Mu Ling still refused to admit it. ¡°You¡¯re really a cunning little fox,¡± Zuo Qing laughed. ¡°I¡¯m telling the truth!¡± Mu Ling said sincerely. She didn¡¯t seem to be lying. Zuo Qing looked at her with a deep gaze. The little girl was sitting elegantly with her hands on her lap. She didn¡¯t look like a village girl living on an island at all. She looked more like a lady from a wealthy family who had been trained in etiquette. She had a scholarly air about her, like a young lady from an ancient noble family. The residents of jingyun Island made a living by fishing. The sun on the island was very hot, and the sea breeze was strong, so the residents on the island were generally very dark. However, she was very fair, and her behavior was gentle and quiet, completely unlike the Islanders. And she couldn¡¯t swim ¡­ The more mysterious she was, the more interested he was in her. .. Chapter 13 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation At the funeral. The funeral was held in a Western Church, and Mu Jingwen¡¯s coffin was in the middle of the church, covered with a piece of black cloth. The mahogany cross was hung on the wall behind the coffin, looking very solemn. Most of his friends and relatives had arrived, including the reporters. There were only ten minutes left before the funeral would officially begin. The Mu family had already taken their seats in the front row. The eldest son, Mu Shijia, sat in the first seat in the first row. The second son, Mu Shihe, was still in the hospital, so there was no space for him. From left to right, Qiu Liqin, Mu Wan, Mu Shi, and Mu Xin sat. There was an empty space between mu Shi and mu Xin, which was reserved for Mu Ling. Qiu Liqin glanced at the time, then called Ah Feng over. She lowered her voice and asked in an annoyed tone, ¡°¡±Why hasn¡¯t that little girl Ling arrived yet?¡± ¡°Although Miss Ling came out a little late, she should have arrived a long time ago,¡± uncle Feng said. ¡°Where are they now?¡± Qiu Liqin asked with a frown. ¡°I¡¯ll call Miss Ling¡¯s driver now.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t let her in if she¡¯s not here by the time the funeral starts, ¡± said Qiu Liqin angrily. ¡°We can¡¯t have her scurrying and rushing in here! ¡± ¡°Madam, this isn¡¯t a good idea, is it?¡± Ah Feng said, a little embarrassed. ¡°This is a funeral!¡± Qiu Liqin said angrily. ¡°It¡¯s not a banquet! She¡¯s even late for her own father¡¯s funeral. Does she have any respect?¡± Uncle Feng fell silent and could only agree. Mu Wan looked at the empty seat on the right and said with a face full of disdain. ¡°A little bastard from the countryside is not worthy of attending my father¡¯s funeral ¡­ Mom, why did you have to call her over? Wouldn¡¯t it be better to let her be a fisherman on the island?¡± ¡°Watch your words, ¡± Qiu Liqin reminded her, ¡°We¡¯re in a very important place. Don¡¯t say things that can¡¯t be shown in public.¡± ¡°I know. I won¡¯t say that in front of the outside world.¡± The eldest brother turned to Mu Wan and said seriously,¡±You can¡¯t say that even in front of that little b * stard. We still have to get her to sign the declaration to give up her will. Don¡¯t mess up the plan. Don¡¯t go and provoke her in the next few days.¡± ¡°Big brother, I understand.¡± ¡°Your brother¡¯s right, ¡± Qiu Liqin said, ¡°we can¡¯t rush anything. We¡¯ll wait for her to sign the papers, and then everything will be easy.¡± ¡°When that time comes, I¡¯ll definitely kick her out of the house and have her return to the island to rear chickens!¡± Mu Wan gritted her teeth. As she said that, she could already see Mu Ling wearing tattered clothes in the countryside, walking on a road covered in chicken shit ¡­ How satisfying! It was so funny! Mu Xin, who was not far away, was also brewing up this bad idea. Although she was young, her heart was extremely evil. She did not have the naivety of a child at all. It was as if she had inherited the viciousness of her family. She was simply a naturally evil person. No one knew where she got a bottle of glue from, but when no one was looking, she poured it all on Mu Ling¡¯s chair. The glue was transparent to begin with, and one would not notice it if they did not look carefully. Last night in the kitchen, Mu Ling had shoved her into the fridge and threatened her. She couldn¡¯t take this lying down! Mu Shi turned around and saw her pouring glue on the chair, so she quickly stopped her, ¡°¡±Ah Xin, what are you doing!¡± ¡°Shush, you¡¯re not allowed to tell anyone.¡± ¡°Stop it, ¡± Mu Shi said, a little angry. ¡°How can Xiao Ling still sit here like this? ¡± Mu Xin¡¯s eyes revealed a viciousness that did not match her age.¡±I just won¡¯t let her sit! If she wants to sit, then don¡¯t even think about getting up!¡± ¡°Xin, you ¡­.¡± Mu Shi¡¯s face was filled with disbelief. She had never thought that her eight-year-old sister would say such things. ¡°Second sister, you can¡¯t tell her, or I¡¯ll hate you!¡± Mu Xin¡¯s eyes were wide as she spoke to mu Shi. She then looked at her own masterpiece with a smile. Mu Shi could not do anything to her.Whether Mu Ling would suffer a loss or not would depend on her luck. Five minutes before the funeral began, the door of the church was closed. The priest had arrived, but Mu Ling was still not there. Qiu Liqin was secretly happy. After the funeral, she would use this as an opportunity to teach that wretched girl a good lesson. At that moment, uncle Feng hurriedly came in from the side door, walked to Qiu Liqin, and said, ¡°¡±Madam, Miss Ling is here.¡± Qiu Liqin sneered and said,¡±hehe, don¡¯t you understand what I¡¯m saying?¡± I told you, don¡¯t let her in if she¡¯s late.¡± Uncle Feng: ¡°but ¡­¡± ¡°But what!¡± Qiu Liqin¡¯s face darkened as she scolded in a low voice, ¡°She¡¯s just a stupid girl who doesn¡¯t know the rules! Why is she still coming in? Immediately send someone to send her back!¡± Uncle Feng,¡¯I¡¯m afraid ¡­¡¯ I can¡¯t.¡± ¡°Why not?¡± Qiu Liqin asked with confusion. Chapter 14 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Because the person who came with Miss Ling is ¡­¡± Before he could finish, the door of the church was pushed open. The warm light outside the door shone on the two figures, one tall and one short. Everyone in the church looked at the door. When they saw who it was, all of them were stunned, including Qiu Liqin. Her eyes were wide open, and her face was full of disbelief. That was Zuo Qing! The second young master of the four big families in Beijing, Zuo Qing! How could that be possible? The Mu family had been trying their best to get on the Zuo family¡¯s boat all these years, but they had ignored the Mu family, nonetheless willing to send their second son, Zuo Qing, to attend Mu Jingwen¡¯s funeral! To Qiu Liqin¡¯s surprise, the person standing next to Zuo Qing was Mu Ling, that little bastard! Why was she here with Master Qing? Zuo Qing¡¯s appearance seemed to have become the center of a vortex, and a powerful aura was condensed there. His superior-like eyes contained a deterrent force that suppressed everyone, making everyone present hold their breath and not dare to be presumptuous. Mu Ling stood on his side, and they were unusually harmonious. The two of them were a perfect match. Qiu Liqin immediately pulled her son and daughters up from their seats and made a welcoming gesture. As the eldest son of the Mu family, of course, Mu Shijia understood his mother¡¯s intention. He quickly walked over and said as if he was the head of the Mu family, ¡°¡±Master Qing? I really didn¡¯t expect you to come to my father¡¯s funeral. Otherwise, I would have gone to the door to pick you up.¡± Zuo Qing¡¯s eyes flashed with a cold light as he looked at the eldest son of the Mu family who was trying to please him. He corrected him, ¡± don¡¯t misunderstand. I¡¯m just accompanying Miss Ling and checking it out out of convenience.¡± Miss Ling? Accompany? Conveniently? When he heard these keywords, Mushi Jia¡¯s expression changed. He glanced at Mu Ling. He didn¡¯t expect this girl to be so influential that she could let a Big Shot like master Qing accompany her! Hmph! She was lucky! I¡¯ve really troubled you, Master Qing. My sister just arrived in Jing city and doesn¡¯t know the rules yet. She didn¡¯t cause you any trouble, did she? ¡± ¡°No,