Mated at First Sight
Chapter 275 - 214 - Black, Not Ugly (Third Update)_2

Chapter 275: Chapter 214 - Black, Not Ugly (Third Update)_2

Mu Lin narrated calmly, "It is said that this woman has some kind of far-fetched familial relationship with Qiao. Her motive could possibly be that she saw Qiao and Granny Yue living together, and thought that if she could control Qiao, she would also get this house that belongs to the Qiao family." After all, apart from this house, there’s not much else of value left in the Qiao family’s house.

Human greed is like a snake that swallows an elephant. Many people possess such a hideous nature. As for her, at most she could be labelled as dark, which isn’t necessarily seen as ugly.

"As for why she suddenly went mute, I have no idea." Mu Lin was not afraid to admit it. However, he didn’t want his comrades here who were standing on his side to lose face, so it would be better not to say much. Taking a brief pause, Mu Lin’s mouth curved into a light smile, and he glanced at the woman, "Perhaps she spoke something that she shouldn’t have, and God couldn’t bear to listen, so he took back her voice. This could be retribution for her past misdeeds."

What a contrived excuse!

Listening to Mu Lin’s statement, the squad leader felt helpless.

Honestly, even though Mu Lin said so, the squad leader had already roughly guessed that the man’s story must contain some truth, especially the part about the mute drug. He was absolutely sure that Mu Lin had it. But then again, where was the evidence? He... knew nothing.

All he knew was that the man in front of him reported a false alarm, and his mission today was to take this person away, throw him into custody for a few days to educate him, as simple as that.

However, upon hearing Mu Lin’s nonchalant and unembarrassed words, Jing Youlan and the others were deeply amused.

Why did they find Mu Lin, with his calculating schemes, so irresistibly cute when they saw him acting this way?

Before the squad leader took the woman away, Mu Lin finally added, "I hope such a thing will not happen again in this place." This sentence was meant for everyone outside to hear, and of course, it was also intended for the police officers present.

"As people related to the military, they should be given special care. I will report this to my superior." This was the squad leader’s commitment, understanding what Mu Lin meant.

After serving in the military, they would not have the freedom to move around frequently. Mu Lin saying this at this moment was a deliberate move to ensure that Yue Qiao would not have to worry in the future. The commitment from the other side and the protection it offered was the best safeguard for Granny Yue.

Mu Lin nodded lightly.

In the end, the one who was taken away was the complainant. The gawking neighbours dispersed, but before they left, their attitudes had changed. They understood that the Qiao family was no longer a target for their ridicule.

The wind of public opinion had completely shifted.

...

"Mu Lin, thank you." This outcome was the best for Yue Qiao. She understood what Mu Lin was intending.

"What are you thanking me for?" Mu Lin smiled, expressing confusion.

Watching Mu Lin, a faint smile passed through Yue Qiao’s stern face. Helpless.

Always pretending. She knew he hated hearing thanks. Yue Qiao claimed they were now familiar with Mu Lin’s eccentric personality.

At this moment, Granny Yue emerged from behind Yue Qiao, looked at Mu Lin, and asked with a smile, "You must be Mu Lin. Thank you for everything you’ve done before. Qiaoqiao told me that the health supplement I had been taking was specially prepared by you." The supplement had worked wonders.

Mu Lin shook his head lightly. "It’s my duty as a doctor, Granny Yue. You don’t have to be polite."

"I know. All of you have been so helpful to Qiaoqiao and me. You helped us a lot in the past too. I know young people like you don’t like to be thanked again and again. So how about this? Join us for a simple meal at our house tonight?" Perhaps, this was the only way she could show her gratitude.

With Yue Qiao away, Granny Yue had no one to cook for and looked forward to the opportunity to cook for guests. With so many people present, she was itching to cook.

Yue Qiao added, "My granny’s cooking is quite good."

Zhou Yicen looked at Yue Qiao, "But we have a lot of people here. If we let Granny cook for us, I’m worried it might be too much for her."

Ah... he even started calling her ’Granny’? The others cast sidelong glances at him.

Zhou Yicen: "..."

Granny Yue looked at the two of them, then turned to Zhou Yicen, smiling kindly, "Are you Qiaoqiao’s boyfriend? I’ll leave her in your care later on." She could clearly see Yue Qiao’s affection for him and his for her, though he had a peculiar way of showing it.

She was once worried that Yue Qiao, being a solemn person, wouldn’t be able to make friends, let alone have a boyfriend. But now it seemed her worries were unfounded. With these young people around, her Qiaoqiao would definitely have a happier life in the future.

Because her heart had fully opened up now.

"Rest assured, Granny, I will." Zhou Yicen’s eyes were resolute. The hand that held Yue Qiao’s had not been released until now.

Yue Qiao’s face blushed slightly.

The rest of the group, having been fed a mouthful of ’dog food’, expressed their dissatisfaction.

Granny Yue nodded in satisfaction. With Zhou Yicen and all these people around her little Qiaoqiao, even if she departed from this world in a few years, she wouldn’t have to worry any more.

In the end, everyone decided to have dinner at Yue Qiao’s house. They spent the afternoon shopping with Ye Xiwen and others, then went to the market before dinner to buy a lot of food. They also helped Granny Yue to stock up her refrigerator, so she wouldn’t have to worry about running out of food.

The simple homemade meal tasted extraordinarily good. Granny Yue’s cooking skills were indeed exceptional.

In fact, this was the first time these young men and women from affluent families had ever tasted ordinary homemade food.

...

As night started to descend, when Mu Lin announced he was leaving B City, the smiles on everyone’s faces finally disappeared.