Mated at First Sight
Chapter 587 - 393 - Don’t Mind Adding Fuel to the Fire (2nd Update)_1

Chapter 587: Chapter 393 - Don’t Mind Adding Fuel to the Fire (2nd Update)_1

"Doctor Mu, did you just mention conducting an investigation?" As if latching onto something of importance, Jiang Po looked at Mu Lin, "If it’s not too much trouble, could you share with us what you plan to investigate? Maybe we can be of some assistance."

"In this vast area of C Province, while we can’t claim to be the dominant force, the Jiang Family does hold some influence, along with a substantial network of connections."

His enthusiasm was rather commendable.

"I must thank you for your offer, Mr. Jiang." Mu Lin looked at him with a faint smile, "But, Mr. Jiang, we can still consider ourselves strangers. Your eagerness to help me, without asking anything in return, is touching." And concerning.

A touch that is profoundly ironic.

There was a subtle tension on Mu Lin’s lips.

"Where does such talk come from, Doctor Mu!" Jiang Po laughed with a hint of helplessness, "Our sweet Tiantian caused you unnecessary trouble in Ming City, this is for me to make it up to her. Moreover," he paused briefly, his gaze becoming serious, "Being able to assist you could be beneficial for us businessmen. There’s no downside to it, right?"

"I believe if something were to befall us in the future, or if we suffer some severe health issue, Doctor Mu would certainly not stand by and do nothing." His words sounded so pleasant, blurring the line between truth and falsehoods, almost convincing himself. Although everything he said was indeed plausible, it was not related to his intention.

What a pity.

Truth be told, if he could help it, Jiang Po would rather not offend Mu Lin, let alone oppose her; however, their confrontation was inevitably predestined.

Jiang Po’s words just now, likely mirrored many people’s thoughts – anyone is susceptible to illness. Minor illness is easy to treat, but severe illness is not so straightforward.

Poison Doctor, while many may not find her personality or free spirit agreeable, someone with her capabilities is inevitably going to have quirks. Is that not so?

Why not build a rapport then? Even if becoming friends is impossible, it’s best to avoid becoming enemies.

The Jiang Po of old might have thought this way, but alas, it’s all in vain now... He didn’t know why Mu Lin agreed to the meeting, but the moment he saw her, he knew there could not be friendship between them, not to mention his troublesome daughter and...

Since the moment Mu Lin walked in, virtually everything Jiang Po said was an attempt to probe her. Unfortunately for him, he was dealing with no ordinary girl.

From the moment he laid eyes on Mu Lin, he realized that Sun Yao, despite being a cunning woman, could not even compare to a strand of Mu Lin’s hair, no wonder she wanted to get rid of her using him.

Pity she might have forgotten - is the Poison Doctor someone that he can handle easily? Even if Mu Lin indeed harmed his daughter, he still couldn’t easily offend her, not yet, at least.

Hearing these insincere words from Jiang Po, Mu Lin’s lips turned up slightly at the corner, "Of course not."

She wouldn’t remain indifferent, because she wouldn’t mind adding fuel to the fire. It would be absolutely thrilling if such a moment ever came.

In fact, dealing with businessmen like Jiang Po was something Mu Lin abhorred most.

Why?

Because, in their hypocrisy, she was more inclined to kill them outright.

If this were the Black Forest, she’d have taken action immediately, but unfortunately, in the real world, she needed him to confirm some things.

"Now, would Doctor Mu inform me of what you plan to investigate in Ming City?" Jiang Po looked at Mu Lin with a pleasant smile, took a sip from a teacup by his side. The mild taste of tea filled his taste buds, bringing a hint of enjoyment.

"I wonder if Mr. Jiang has ever heard of... the Sky Net Organization." Mu Lin’s indifferent eyes calmly looked at Jiang Po. When she mentioned the Sky Net Organization, Jiang Po’s hand, which was holding the teacup, exhibited slight tremors. Although the change was faint, Mu Lin noticed it.

It seemed that the head of the Jiang Family did have some connection with the Sky Net Organization.

"Sky Net Organization?" Jiang Po frowned, placing the cup aside, "Doctor Mu, you also know about this organization?" He looked surprised, a hint of speculation in his eyes.

"Mr. Jiang, you also know." It was a statement, not a question.

Mu Lin archly raised her eyebrow at Jiang Po, "It seems I found the right person." Her face bore a relieved expression.

Jiang Po: "I know a thing or two about it. In our C Province, I presume anyone in my position would know about this organization. Regrettably, no one knows their exact location or any other specific information about them. We only know they never fail in what they set out to do. How did Doctor Mu come to know about them?" Curiosity laced his voice as he stared at Mu Lin without blinking.

Never failed before, have they?

Mu Lin chuckled, looking at Jiang Po, "If I said it was their leader who personally invited me, would you believe it?" There was a faint smile in her phoenix eyes as she gazed at his increasingly stunned expression, a smile that seemed almost teasing.

"Dr. Mu, are you sure you’re not joking with me?" It seemed that Jiang Po didn’t believe, or more accurately, he dared not believe it; but ... Jiang Po frowned slightly, although the words sounded like a joke, he suddenly felt that Mu Lin was ... telling the truth.

But how could it be possible!

Jiang Po still refused to believe.

"I never joke," Mu Lin said indifferently, raising her eyes to look at Jiang Po, "If it weren’t for this, there really wouldn’t be anything to attract me to C Province." She had already reached the place where that mysterious man resided, yet he was still shrouded in secrecy.

So, it appears they were preparing for a game of cat and mouse with her, weren’t they?

She would surely accompany them until the end.

Hearing Mu Lin’s words, Jiang Po laughed dryly, "I didn’t mean that." He explained, "Maybe Miss Mu is not aware since you’re new here, but the web organization in C Province has never been a secret. However, their leader is a supremely mysterious figure, and no one has ever seen his true face. Even within the organization, no one has had this privilege."

"His mystery," Jiang Po looked at Mu Lin steadily, "is like yours, Dr. Mu. It only exists in legend." It’s the talk on everyone’s lips.

"So it seems, Mr. Jiang doesn’t know either." Mu Lin’s words conveyed a sense of disappointment and helplessness, "However." Mu Lin looked at Jiang Po attentively, "Mr. Jiang’s words just now sounded quite strange to Mu Lin. Could it be that seeing their leader’s true face is an honor to you?" She teased him playfully.

"Dr. Mu, what are you talking about?" Jiang Po hurriedly responded, grinning nervously, "I just said it casually." However, when he met Mu Lin’s eyes, he couldn’t help but stiffen for a moment, before breaking into a laugh again.

"I’m sorry I couldn’t help Dr. Mu. I hope you don’t mind." It seemed that he wouldn’t reveal any more information.

Mu Lin thought, could it be that her words just now were too direct, and accidentally... put him in an embarrassing situation?

Heh, his face did seem rather thin.

"Mr. Jiang has already helped Mu Lin a lot." Mu Lin curled her lips, then slowly stood up, "I still have some things to do, so I’ll leave first." She nodded to Jiang Po, then turned and followed someone out.

The answers she was looking for, she seemed to have found. So there was no reason to stay here looking at this deceptive face anymore.

Although Jiang Po hid it well, but Mu Lin still sensed that he must have a connection with this organization, even if she didn’t yet know the relationship; it seemed that she would have to ask for help.

There was no other way. In terms of manpower, she was no match for them.

She had learnt everything she could from both Jiang and Tang families; both had revealed almost the same information to her, yet, the feelings they gave her were completely different.

Mu Lin walked out from the Jiang family’s residence.

Turns out that even without Jiang Tiantian, she couldn’t possibly like the Jiang family. She found them unbearably phony.

They were insincere and pretentious; dealing with such people, she found it exhausting.

Watching Mu Lin’s receding figure, the hearty smile on Jiang Po’s face began to fade, replaced with deep contemplation. He mulled over every word Mu Lin had said, wondering what they could glean from them.

While he was trying to figure her out, he clearly knew that Mu Lin was doing the same with him.

Being so careful and cunning at such a young age, she would definitely not be easy to handle.

But what Jiang Po was concerned about was the invitation Mu Lin had mentioned; if that was true, even if he wanted to do something to her, he would have to consider this aspect.

Maybe, he should find out what the others know before making plans.

As for the information Sun Yao had shared with him earlier; having met Mu Lin, Jiang Po didn’t believe it anymore.

Perhaps, Tiantian’s disappearance did have something to do with Mu Lin, but it definitely wasn’t as Sun Yao had described; it seemed he would have to continue his investigation.