Chapter 31

The man's gaze was excessively fervent, making Jiang Moxi somewhat uncomfortable.

So, she was the first to speak up and break the silence: "Planning to buy me off again? With money or a house, to have me as your bed companion?"

Fu Youhan simply stood up, approached Jiang Moxi, hooked his arm around her waist, and pulled her into his embrace.

"Indeed, that's what I was thinking. Do you agree?"

He looked down at her.

In the light and shadow, her face was untouched by makeup yet flawlessly smooth.

Her eyes bewitchingly alluring, any man who saw them would desire to spoil her to the bones.

After tasting the marrow, he really did want to monopolize her beauty.

But he was also clear-headed, knowing that his obsession with her was solely physical.

Thus, he did not talk about love, nor would he promise her those unrealistic things.

And Jiang Moxi?

She was even more clear-headed and directly pushed him away.

"You could find a more suitable bed companion with those offers."

As she spoke, she found the clothes she wore yesterday and took them to the washroom.

Just now, when she used the washroom, she happened to find an all-in-one washer dryer.

After operating it simply, all that was left was to wait for the clothes to be washed and dried, then put them on.

"You act like you don't recognize people after finishing class?"

Fu Youhan teased, following behind her.

Seeing the woman wearing his white shirt, her long legs straight.

But her movements weren't pretentious; the more casual and unconcerned she appeared, the more charming she seemed.

"I've fully repaid the favor."

Jiang Moxi had just set the washing machine when Fu Youhan suddenly pushed her against the wall of the washroom.

Up close, the man once again looked intently at Jiang Moxi's unadorned beautiful face.

This face was truly exquisite, alluring when she smiled, touching your very soul.

And like now, without a smile, she seemed exceedingly distant, as though a stranger to him.

"So, everything last night was just to repay a favor?"

His voice suddenly turned cold.

Also carrying a thin anger that even he couldn't understand.

"Not entirely."

Jiang Moxi looked back at the man, feeling his features so perfect that even she could sense God's favoritism towards him, stirring a faint pulse within her.

Actually, apart from repaying the favor last night, more of it was because she found herself a bit greedy for the feelings and good sleep he brought her.

"If you liked what happened last night, I wouldn't mind arranging it again sometime when we both have the interest."

She expressed openly, the idea she felt would leave both more satisfied.

But as soon as these words left her mouth, the man's eyes seemed to instantly cover with perpetual ice.

Even his tone was as cold as new snow on a branch: "You maintain this kind of relationship with several men at the same time?"

Jiang Moxi was a bit stunned by his tone, only realizing after a moment what he meant.

"You don't need to know."

Because it was only him.

But she felt that it wasn't proper to say such things to Fu Youhan, so as not to create unnecessary misunderstandings.

He thought there was no love between them, and so did she.

Thus, as she spoke, she also pushed the man away again.

The unpleasant conversation left Fu Youhan without any desire to stay further in the room.

"I have some matters to attend to, remember to lock the door when you leave."

Jiang Moxi's gaze landed only on the washing machine's LCD display, then she coldly replied: "Got it."

Fu Youhan picked up his suit jacket and left.

In their conversation, not even a "goodbye" was exchanged…

*

On Monday, Jiang Moxi arrived very early to the classroom and slept.

Ling Ye came with two cups of milk tea at the end of the third class.

He first diligently handed one of the cups to Lai Xueer, and after a few comforting words, then came to find Jiang Moxi.

Jiang Moxi had already been sleeping for hours and was still quite alert.

So she didn't scowl or glare at Ling Ye, she just said, "Don't buy milk tea for me anymore, I don't like it."

"What do you like if not milk tea?" Ling Ye pressed on.

Treat your benefactor with attitude!

But Jiang Moxi glanced at Lai Xueer, who was observing them from a corner, and said, "I don't like anything."

But Ling Ye seemed not to understand her good intentions and added, "Don't be polite with me. You seem to like cookies, I'll bring you cookies from now on."

Every time Ling Ye came to see Jiang Moxi, he could see cookies on her desk.

Over time, it would be hard for him not to realize that Jiang Moxi liked cookies.

Listening to Ling Ye's generous words, and seeing Lai Xueer's eye-rolling, Jiang Moxi's lips twitched a few times.

Some people are probably single because they choose to be!

At this point, Ling Ye asked again, "Moxi, was it you who helped Huahua on Saturday night?"

"Did she tell you?" Jiang Moxi was emotionless.

"Yeah, she mentioned someone with the surname Jiang, and I figured it was you. Only you would be so righteous!"

Ling Ye always admired righteous people.

So even though everyone at school thought Jiang Moxi was ugly and disliked her, he still wanted to be her sworn brother without hesitation!

"I'm not righteous, I have ulterior motives," Jiang Moxi admitted frankly.

She was just repaying a favor owed to Fu Youhan, it wasn't as noble as Ling Ye described.

Now that the favor was repaid, everything between her and Fu Youhan was over.

Indeed, she went to Night Color for a part-time job last night, and Fu Youhan did not show up again.

But Ling Ye said, "You might be ugly, but you are trustworthy."

Jiang Moxi: "..."

That was hardly a comforting thing to say.

At this moment, Ling Ye lowered his voice and asked, "What were you doing at Night Color in the middle of the night?"

"Working part-time," Jiang Moxi replied normally.

"There are many places for part-time work, don't go to Night Color, it's not a good place."

Ling Ye kept his voice low, worried that others would judge Jiang Moxi for working part-time at Night Color.

Just as he advised Jiang Moxi not to work there, his motivation was for her own good.

But Jiang Moxi said, "Night Color pays well."

"Are you short on money?" Ling Ye frowned.

"Yeah, if you know of any part-time jobs that make money fast, let me know."

The day before yesterday, Jiang Moxi had received her salary and transferred it all to the hospital's account.

Yesterday, that person had a minor surgery, and most of the money was spent.

There was still a major surgery ahead.

So, Jiang Moxi's need to earn money was quite pressing.

Actually, Ling Ye also wanted to ask Jiang Moxi why a student needed so much money.

But then, the class bell rang.

Ling Ye could only say, "Okay, I'll look around for you."

Then he left before the professor entered the classroom.

*

In the evening, Jiang Moxi went to the Jiang's Old Mansion as scheduled to attend the birthday banquet of Old Lady Du Yuke.

The Jiang's Old Mansion is located in the suburbs and though called an old mansion, it had been rebuilt.

The originally antique house had been transformed into a grand modern villa.

Both the front and back yards were planted with very expensive trees, which added to the grandeur of the house and its inhabitants.

Old Master Jiang, Jiang Tairan, and Old Lady Du Yuke had three sons and one daughter. Jiang Moxi's father, Jiang Guosheng, was the eldest, followed by Jiang Dinghai, Jiang Jianzhong, and the youngest daughter Jiang Ruxin.

When Jiang Moxi arrived, Jiang Dinghai's family had just gotten there.

Jiang Dinghai was acknowledged by the other Jiang family members as the most successful of his generation.

He was competent on his own, and the Old Master had gradually handed over the Jiang's business to him.

He married Zhao Guangmei, a national goddess active on the screen.

Because they married early, their twins were three years older than Jiang Moxi.

Their daughter, Jiang Yuqing, who resembled Zhao Guangmei, is a rising star in the entertainment industry.

Their son, Jiang Fengmian, had already started working at the Jiang's headquarters, and his girlfriend also came from a distinguished family background, working close to Chi Jing, and holding a high position at Fu's.

Housekeeper Aunt Yao first saw Jiang Moxi approaching from a distance, but quickly turned her face away and went smilingly to greet Jiang Dinghai and his family…