Mated at First Sight
Chapter 347 - 252: Mr. Jing’s Confession (Second Update)_2

Chapter 347: Chapter 252: Mr. Jing’s Confession (Second Update)_2

A faint smile hovered at the corner of his mouth. Such was his desire; he had once indulged in such luxurious hopes. As one who lived in a place more real than reality itself, it was unexpected that he also harbored such an embracing heart.

From the moment he saw Mu Lin, Mo Yinfan knew that such a young girl’s future path would not be so ordinary. All that she had now would merely serve as a transition. And he would inevitably become a passing traveler on her journey. After he passed by, he couldn’t be sure whether she would remember him, the one who had once protected her.

Mo Yinfan had always admitted that he was excellent. Even if he wasn’t the best, there weren’t many people of his age who held the position he currently occupied. Indeed, this journey had been quite thrilling.

However, when he met the man who sent Mu Lin to him and who might soon take her away, Mo Yinfan understood that there are skies beyond skies, and people beyond people. There was no need for him to compare himself with that man.

That man indeed deserved to be called the most excellent and perfect one; however, what truly concerned him was not this.

Yesterday, during the phone call, as well as the moment Mu Lin faced Jing Chen, she displayed a different expression and aura than she did when facing them.

Over the last few days, although Mu Lin had always been displaying a calm and casual smile in front of them, occasionally teasing Mo Qian, they could still sense the alienation emanating from her - a sense of rejection that originated from deep within her heart.

However, Mo Yinfan just realized he didn’t feel that. The moment Jing Chen appeared, Mu Lin was just... gentle and calm.

A faint smile filled with a touch of bitterness rose from the corner of his mouth.

An uninitiated romantic affair, yet at this very moment, he had already discovered that he no longer had a chance, not even a tiny bit.

So just let it be. Until he encountered someone else who could once again touch the bottom of his heart, Mu Lin, let me temporarily think about you.

Or perhaps, once indulged, it might last a lifetime.

...

The moonlight was cool and refreshing. Here was a villa on the outskirts of Ming City, occupying quite a vast area. Rumor had it that the place was owned by an ordinary out-of-town couple. They used to run a business, but after it failed, they lost all their money and now only this villa serves as their shelter.

Because of this, they didn’t like interacting with outsiders. Although there were some other houses nearby, there was a considerable distance between them and this villa - a distance not only physical but also emotional.

From an ordinary person’s perspective, the owners of this villa seemed very strange. Despite their introverted nature, some had noticed strange figures appearing around the villa at night. They moved so quickly that it was impossible to make out any details, resembling ghostly shadows. Over time, this villa had developed a reputation among the local residents similar to that of a haunted house. Consequently, the couple from the rumors rarely showed themselves in public.

No one dared to get close. Of course, for them, this might be a blessing in disguise. This place was not meant for ordinary people. If they recklessly approached and saw something they were not supposed to see, they would probably only have a dead-end ahead of them.

This was the residence of the Scorpion Group members in Ming City, also known as their base. If they hadn’t followed the Green Scorpion here, they would probably never have found such a place because it was way too remote.

Don’t they say, to hide in a city shields oneself best?

"Are all the preparations ready?" A voice asked.

"All done." The answer was slightly casual, yet with absolute solemnity.

"Let’s move." The command sounded in everyone’s ears, and in an instant, everyone retreated from the villa without hesitation.

By that time, there were no dead bodies scattered inside the villa, only a few corpses lying around. The disbelief on the faces of the corpses suggested they had never expected to meet such an end.

Green Scorpion never thought that he would fall into such an easily set trap. He only realized why Mu Lin had so easily let him off not because he had answered her question, but because he was still useful.

The moment he finished reporting what he should report to his superiors, the base fell into enemy hands.

When Jing Chen appeared here with Mu Lin, the bombs that had been planted in the villa exploded all at once. The blast was deafening; the inferno engulfed the sky.

"Here?" Looking at the spreading flames, Mu Lin unconsciously took a step forward. The meandering firelight illuminated her delicate face, making it appear even more charming.

"This was one of their small contact bases." Jing Chen stood next to Mu Lin, "Linlin, I already sent someone to investigate inside. Aside from a few people from their organization, there was nothing else. As for Green Scorpion, he has already conveyed your message through their internal communication to the intended recipient."

"There’s no need for this place to exist any longer."

"Linlin, consider this firework display as my first gift to you." Jing Chen held Mu Lin’s shoulders, making them face each other. He gazed intently at her, "From now on, try to rely on me. Don’t shoulder everything by yourself. I hope that one day, I can have a place in your heart." He took Mu Lin’s hand and placed it on his heart, "Because here, it’s all filled with you."