Mated at First Sight
Chapter 309 - 231 - Mu Lin, who has been noticed by others (Second update)_2

Chapter 309: Chapter 231 - Mu Lin, who has been noticed by others (Second update)_2

Looking at Jing Chen, Xu Yibai still wore a light smile, "It will come. I’m in no rush." Opportunities are earned with patience.

After all, he had all the time in the world; after a pause, Xu Yibai asked, "Mr. Jing, will you be staying in Ming City for a while?" Although his question was directed at Jing Chen, his gaze was fixed on Mu Lin.

Mu Lin shook her head, "He’s very busy." As if there was no spare time at all; even his holidays were gone.

Without hesitation, she revealed Jing Chen’s plans. Jing Chen exhaled deeply, feeling helpless. The next moment, he snorted lightly. Don’t worry, he would find more time to come here, to stay by her side.

Heh. His turf wasn’t just for anyone to tread on.

"That so." Ignoring Jing Chen’s intimidating presence, Xu Yibai’s slight smile proved particularly irritating.

Yes, just like that.

Throughout the meal, their conversation was sparse, casual like idle chit-chat, but to Xu Yibai, he had gleaned quite a lot of information he wanted. It was worth it.

Truth be told, Xu Yibai had never clung to someone so obstinately before. Those who wanted to dine with him were always plentiful.

After leaving the restaurant, he asked his driver to take Xu Yibai home first, also bringing the food for Qiaozi. Xu Yibai was more than happy to help with this extra chore. As for Mu Lin, she was promptly whisked away by Jing Chen.

The excuse being, a walk to digest the meal.

Watching their retreating backs, the smile faded from Xu Yibai’s lips. Something deep within his depths seemed about to surface, like a hidden resolve. For the first time, he desired to possess someone so badly. However, he knew that to win Mu Lin, he must win her heart, which was no easy task.

A fair competition? Ha, right from the start, there was nothing fair about their rivalry.

...

Across the street from the restaurant was a vast park. The sky darkened, but the scenery in the park still shone brightly under the lights.

"Linlin." Jing Chen’s deep voice rang out beside her, sounding contemplative.

"Hm?" Mu Lin turned to Jing Chen, "What is it?" Something felt off about the evening.

"How did you meet Xu Yibai? Are you two close?" Jing Chen, who usually kept aloof from the affairs of B City, knew nothing about Mu Lin and Xu Yibai’s relationship, which was perhaps normal.

"Not really." Mu Lin shook her head, her voice casual, "When I first arrived in B City, his brother needed medical help. After some wrangling, I cured his leg." They didn’t have much interaction. This was the second time they met after that incident.

"I see." No wonder the man didn’t require a wheelchair anymore. It was his Linlin who had cured him.

Indeed, in this world, there weren’t many who possessed such medical skill, except perhaps the woman by his side.

Jing Chen sighed. Back then, the news of this medical miracle had caused quite a stir in B City, yet he remained oblivious. But then again, he was secluded in the Military Camp, sheltered from gossip. Even Mu Lin hadn’t heard all these rumors.

Jing Chen was quite annoyed. After curing that man’s leg, he had the audacity to covet his woman. Impudent! Perhaps a wheelchair still suited him best.

"Linlin, wait here for a moment." Originally, they were just strolling along the edge of the park, similar to any other couple inside. The next moment, Jing Chen spotted something, asked Mu Lin to wait, and then strode off toward a certain direction.

Standing there, Mu Lin didn’t move. When she glanced across, she saw couples forming pairs in the distance.

So, this is what love looks like in the mundane world? Mu Lin raised an eyebrow.

She didn’t realize that just moments ago, she and Jing Chen had looked just like those couples.

Across the street from where Mu Lin stood, three flashy sports cars were parked. Despite the late hour, they still glowed under the street lights, attracting most people’s attention, except for Mu Lin.

Right at that moment, a few handsome figures emerged from a nearby entertainment venue, a couple of them holding onto glamorous women, their bodies pressed against the men. The look in their eyes seemed to devour the men in front of them.

As the car door opened and they prepared to get in, an astonished voice sounded, "Look, there seems to be a beauty across the street!" Even in simple attire, her graceful figure and beautiful face still stood out under the dim light, appearing not of this world.

"Indeed, a beauty." A man stood with his arms crossed, his eyes squinting, his mouth curling into an ambiguous smile. He turned to his friends, "What do you say? Shall we try our luck?" Perhaps, they could even pick her up.

"Such a beauty probably has a man already." One of them said, his voice filled with conjecture.

"So what?" A man who held a woman in his arms raised an eyebrow provocatively. His frivolous voice sounded, "Even if she does, we just have to steal her away."