Mated at First Sight
Chapter 965 - 640: Staring at the Spot (First Update)

Chapter 965: Chapter 640: Staring at the Spot (First Update)

The man in front of her appeared to be in his mid-to-late twenties, with a head of short, fine hair that exuded a casual charm. His fancy jacket was left slightly open over a white shirt, revealing a hint of his wheatish complexion. With a straight nose and slightly upturned lips that curved into a mischievous smile, he embodied a rebellious—almost asking-for-a-trouble—personality.

Moreover, everything about him seemed to announce to everyone around that he was wealthy, the kind of wealthy that screamed ’rob me’.

Jing Youlan and Ji Shubai exchanged glances at the sight of him.

This guy couldn’t possibly be Brother Jing’s friend, could he? They’d never believe that Jing Chen could have such a garishly flamboyant friend.

But maybe... just maybe! It could be!

Watching the man walk confidently in their direction and eventually stop in front of Mu Lin, he bent slightly at the waist—a hand on his chest—in a gesture of impeccable gentlemanliness.

When he looked up, his gaze was bold as he surveyed Mu Lin, yet not in a way that felt invasive or inappropriate.

"I heard Jing Ye was tricked into the grave of marriage when I was unfortunately abroad on business and couldn’t make it back in time (actually, Jing Chen informed him too late; absolutely intentional). Nice to meet you for the first time, I am Nan Minhao. Hello, Sister-in-Law," he said, wearing a cool smile that somehow didn’t feel distant at all.

The first time Nan Minhao laid eyes on Mu Lin, he indeed found her stunning.

Her smile was graceful and her eyes lively!

Tsk tsk... without a doubt, she was the beauty he was looking at right now. It was no wonder Jing Chen was so eager to whisk her away into his home, hiding her from view.

Such a classic case of betraying friends for love.

If it weren’t for Jing Chen having something to ask of him, he probably wouldn’t even let him know that his wife had set foot on his territory.

After all, it was only polite to show some hospitality!

In the eyes of Nan Minhao, S City was indeed his territory. He didn’t believe anyone would dare mess with him here, from top to bottom, inside and out.

The nickname ’Little Overlord of S City’ was not unearned.

"Nan Minhao!" Ji Shubai looked at him with slight surprise. The guy who started with not even a cent of funding, who asked nothing from his family, and made it internationally big in business—the top figure in S City!

And it was this flamboyantly dressed man before him!

For some reason, Ji Shubai felt a bit...overwhelmed.

The Ji Family was also a major business clan, and the name Nan Minhao was often mentioned by his elders at home. Now seeing him in person clashed with the image he’d previously imagined—they were not the same person at all.

Ji Shubai had the urge to face-palm and really wanted to take a picture to show those at home who sang Nan Minhao’s praises. It would undoubtedly shatter their rose-colored glasses.

Hearing Ji Shubai’s words, Nan Minhao looked at him and quirked his lips, "It seems you’ve heard of me, I’m that famous already?" his face displaying feigned surprise.

This guy was certainly a master performer.

Ji Shubai: "Your reputation precedes you." Truly, compared to Nan Minhao, Ji Shubai seemed more like a mature and steady young businessman.

Elegant and refined—these were the words that crossed one’s mind upon first meeting Ji Shubai.

Nan Minhao smiled again, his gaze returning to Mu Lin. To be honest, he had been quite curious about Mu Lin.

But now that he had seen her, he could roughly understand why she was able to capture the heart of Jing Chen, who had previously been unaware of what a woman even was. He had been a little worried that Jing Chen might remain a lifelong bachelor—imagine his surprise to find that Jing Chen got married before him, and was reportedly already the father of three kids.

That speed... truly TMD impressive and slightly distressing to him.

"Sister-in-Law, your guest room has been prepared. This way, please." He gestured for Mu Lin and her entourage to get into the vehicle.

Mu Lin regarded him coolly, "We’ll just stay at a hotel." She wasn’t comfortable staying in someone else’s house.

However,

"Is that so?" A look of surprise and difficulty crossed his face, exaggerated to the point of being almost unbearable. "But Sister-in-Law, all the information you asked for about Ye Xiwen and the entire Ye Family is already in the room I prepared for you." He had thoroughly dug up all their dirty laundry—how many women they slept with, mistresses, illegitimate children, the works!

Cough cough... He wasn’t sure if that statement came off as a threat; if Jing Ye found out, would he come at him with a punch?

After all, he hadn’t been spared in the past; he was really feeling somewhat nostalgic now.

Looking at the man before her, Mu Lin suddenly remembered something Jing Chen had told her.

Someone relished in extending hospitality; if he made an insistent offer, it was best not to refuse.

That guy’s temperament, Jing Chen said, was the most irritating among all his friends, yet no matter how much you roughed him up, he would always get up with a cheerful smile that left you with nothing but a sense of helplessness in the end.

Even Jing Chen felt somewhat at a loss dealing with him; after all, he had been entangled by that person since childhood, and ignoring him was futile.

That is to say, the meaning is very clear, if he sets his sights on them, they won’t be able to escape.

After a moment’s thought, without saying much more, Mu Lin lifted her foot and walked towards the direction of the car. Someone, who was extremely eager to please, quickly ran ahead of Mu Lin and opened the car door for her.

Gentlemanly conduct.

"Lady first!"

He genuinely called the person who was originally helping with the car door to step aside, seized their position, and the delighted look on his face truly made those employees working for him somewhat dumbfounded.

Although their boss usually behaved a bit flamboyantly.

But when it was time to be serious, he was quite serious, completely changing as if he were a different person. In the beginning, they were not used to it; now they are basically accustomed to it.

However, this was the first time they saw the boss so attentive and—obsequious toward a woman!

Cough cough cough... It’s not that they wanted to describe it that way, but the scene in front of them indeed looked like this.

These people had never imagined that in this world, there would be a woman who could make their boss show such an expression. Although he was usually quite gentlemanly towards women, but! That was limited to his demeanor and his upbringing.

Especially today, deploying so many cars to come pick them up.

The boss meant that, since it was the first time meeting Sister-in-law, he had to make a bit of a show.

Cough cough... It was indeed quite a spectacle!

Glancing at Nan Minhao, Gong Yu quickly approached Mu Lin, and after smiling politely at her, got into the car.

Closing the door, Nan Minhao looked at Ji Shubai and Jing Youlan to signal them towards another car, where someone had already helped to open the door and was respectfully waiting there.

Then, he genuinely sat down in the front passenger seat.

Watching a certain person, Master Jing frowned in displeasure, although he didn’t know what exactly he was annoyed about.

However, the difference in treatment couldn’t be more obvious.

"Let’s go," patted Jing Youlan on the shoulder, Ji Shubai took the lead and got into the car.

With a cold snort, Jing Youlan followed suit, and amidst the envious stares of onlookers, a row of tycoon cars drove off with grandeur, leaving them unable to come back to their senses for a long time.

Indeed, the rich are capricious! The world of the wealthy is truly beyond the understanding of us common folk.

Jing Youlan expressed that he was really certain if during Sister-in-law’s stay here, entrusting this man to take care of her was somewhat too dangerous.

No, he had to keep an eye out for his brother, to prevent certain people from harboring inappropriate thoughts toward his sister-in-law.

In the car ahead, Nan Minhao turned to look at Mu Lin and Gong Yu, "Sister-in-law, actually, I didn’t need to investigate this matter at all. The Ye Family is also considered a prominent family in our S City, although it doesn’t compare to my self-made success, but it also has a history of over a hundred years."

"When it comes to certain matters within a family, even a small event can easily spread; the affairs of the Ye Family’s eldest daughter have never really been a secret among S City’s high society." He had heard various voices too.

Especially the Ye Family, which has another young lady; he seems to remember seeing her at a banquet once, but what she looked like, he has almost forgotten.

A woman who flirts with anyone she sees.

However, it was said that the Ye Family’s eldest daughter had a rather good reputation outside; aside from a minor incident a few years ago, there were a few unpleasant murmurs.

Mu Lin looked at him and listened quietly.

Gong Yu: "Then Mr. Nan, I want to ask, the person Ye Zi is meeting this time for the blind date, what kind of person is he?"

If the person is not bad, and Ye Zi likes him, she won’t stop her; but! If they try to force her when Sister Ye Zi is unwilling, Gong Yu’s fists are also very strong, especially regarding Ye Zi’s former suitor, Gong Yu expressed that she had strong opinions.

Tsk tsk tsk... It seems this girl is ready to be tough.

"You really want to know?" Nan Minhao looked at Gong Yu with a lifted lip and a smile, "As long as you don’t call me Mr. Nan, I’ll tell you." This girl is typically flirting.

Mu Lin raised her eyebrows slightly but remained silent.

As for Gong Yu, she seemed unimpressed and smiled casually, "Then what would Mr. Nan like me to call you?" After all, it’s the first time meeting, she can’t just call a stranger with intimacy, or people who don’t know might think she’s smitten.

Especially if a certain man from behind heard it.

Thinking of Jing Youlan, Gong Yu subconsciously scoffed in her heart.

Listening to Gong Yu’s words, Nan Minhao’s smile deepened, "Since you’re all friends of Master Jing, then you’re also friends of Nan Minhao. If we are friends, just calling me by my name is fine." He paused for a moment, then continued, "Just don’t call me by my full name, as that would seem a bit too distant."