Chapter 1684 - 1697: The Female CEO’s Request

Chapter 1684: Chapter 1697: The Female CEO’s Request

"Won the lottery? You’re in such a good mood!" Lin Mu rolled his eyes, but his gaze involuntarily fell on the beautiful CEO’s long legs. It was unclear whether it was because of the cooler weather or the increased influence of her second personality, but Sophie, who usually was indifferent to stockings, was unexpectedly wearing ultra-thin, fishnet-patterned sexy black pantyhose today. Her fair skin, faintly visible beneath the stockings, added a bewitching and mysterious sheen to her naturally long legs.

"How about it, looks great, huh? I spent a long time picking these out before buying them!"

Sophie smoothed her skirt downward, playfully swung her small feet, and stretched out her two legs side by side.

This reaction made Lin Mu both worried and slightly relieved at the same time.

The reason for being worried was that if Sophie hadn’t been influenced by her second personality, she definitely wouldn’t have acted this way. Normally, her reaction depended on her mood, and it would either be to pinch herself hard and coldly curse "pervert," or to give a snort with her small nose before getting up to leave, completely ignoring him...

The reason for relief was that Sophie softly used the word "people," which was a signal that the female CEO needed his help. It also, to a certain extent, weakened the influence of her body language, indicating that the corrosion of her second personality had not reached such a serious and uncontrollable level.

"Hey, I’m talking to you, did you hear me!"

Just as Lin Mu was lost in thought, Sophie’s chiding voice rang again from beside his ear. He shook his head, sorted his messy thoughts, and smiled, "Beautiful, of course it’s beautiful. Our Feifei is a natural beauty that can’t be concealed. Not to mention wearing pantyhose, even if she wore two burlap sacks, she would still be Wancheng’s number one beauty!"

"Bah! A dog’s mouth can’t spit ivory; you’re the one wearing burlap sacks!"

Sophie snorted, but her face didn’t show any signs of anger.

Honestly speaking, she was indeed in a good mood. The funds had been secured, the construction company perfectly restarted, and all procedures passed approval. Just yesterday, news came from the provincial capital that the land acquisition for the highway had concluded. In about a week’s time, the project would start. Young Master Huang also secured many benefits for Su’s Great Enterprise. Once the project begins, in less than a month, a steady flow of funds could return to finance, coupled with the profits from several electronics factories... it seemed Su’s Great Enterprise would soon escape its predicament!

Joyful events bring a buoyant spirit, and a buoyant spirit makes the mind lively. After another round of planning, the beautiful CEO entrusted the task of diversifying the group to Lin Mu.

"...Big sis, are you crazy? The plan hasn’t even started yet, and you want to set up a security company? Do you have the money? Aren’t you afraid it’ll end like last time — selling everything, which caused me to pawn my car?"

"Oh, I’ve said I’d pay you back; why bring that up again!"

"It’s easy to say, but where’s the money?" Lin Mu pouted, grumbled, "I’m broke; I haven’t even seen a penny of salary!"

Sophie was extremely embarrassed, and quickly blushed trying to change the subject, "This time is different; the company’s security team and the building’s security are the existing crew. We don’t even need to hire anyone, and the venue is ready too. I’ve already cleared the ninth and tenth floors, just need to put up a sign, and we can start business without needing extra funds... Anyway, the connections are made, procedures done, just lacking a manager. Lin Mu, I’m promoting you; don’t take it as a bad thing, alright?"

"Thanks, but I’m not interested. You better find someone else!"

"You jerk! I’m the boss; you have to listen to me, or..."

"Or what, you’ll fire me!"

Sophie was so angry her chest heaved, yet she couldn’t do anything. Firing him was obviously unrealistic—not only because Lin Mu held secrets concerning the whereabouts of his parents, but Sophie herself couldn’t get past it in her heart. After staring at each other for a while, Sophie softened, pitifully pleaded, "Please Lin Mu, help me. I’ve already accepted the order, and those clumsy folks, if they mess up..."

"Wait, what order? This company hasn’t even opened, and business is coming?"

"Yes, it’s a piece of antique calligraphy being exhibited in Wancheng. We’re responsible for security from the moment it arrives at the gallery, and the payment is quite handsome!"

Sophie casually remarked, then blinked her eyes and looked at Lin Mu with a soft and enticing expression, "Help me, won’t you? Let’s make a triumphant start for the company; it’s beneficial for you too, right?"

"Stop, enough of this! I’m going to retreat for training soon, no time for your antics!"

Sophie’s charm was too overwhelming for Lin Mu, fearing he couldn’t resist, and might be tricked into hard labor. He immediately dropped a word and dashed out.

"Retreat! Why don’t you fast, huh, eating so much every day..."

Frustrated, Sophie stomped her foot and sat back behind the desk, muttered squinting her eyes, "You won’t come, I’ll make Anton Jian the manager then, hmph! Without a butcher, you really have to eat a hairy pig? I’m determined to start this security company!"

Lin Mu had no idea how firm Sophie’s determination was, even willing to use the South Korean punk who wasn’t on good terms with him. But then again, even if he knew, he probably wouldn’t have the energy to care.

Bear in mind that it’s now mid-August, and the Saint’s selection begins in only a little over twenty days. Lin Mu didn’t plan to actually retreat, but adjusting his state was quite necessary. Therefore, during this moment, he didn’t want to be distracted by other matters—of course, romantic affairs with pretty girls were an exception!

Time flew by quickly, and soon it was time to get off work. After returning to the villa and having dinner, Sophie and Song Yanan went to the study to discuss security company matters. As for these two workaholics, Lin Mu had nothing more to say. He took a shower in his room, prepared to watch a bit of romance to cultivate his emotions, when suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Lin Mu opened the door to find the cute girl Liu Xin’Er, who usually hid in her room all night, without showing herself until dawn.

She was wearing a pink cotton nightdress, with her smooth hair styled into a pretty bun at the back of her head. Slightly embarrassed, Liu Xin’Er, after seeing Lin Mu, timidly blinked and hesitated for a while before softly saying, "Brother Mu, am I disturbing your rest? M-my showerhead is broken; could you come down to help me take a look?"

Lin Mu: "..."

Honestly, after being twice tricked by Sophie’s second personality, now just hearing the word "shower," he couldn’t help but get goosebumps, probably due to having a psychological shadow. However, fortunately, Liu Xin’Er wasn’t Sophie, and Lin Mu felt quite assured with this harmless girl.