The Master’s Mask Unveiled Again
Chapter 942 - 941: Love Never Disappears, It Only Shifts

Chapter 942: Chapter 941: Love Never Disappears, It Only Shifts

Lu Mian felt puzzled by the cryptic message she received.

But she didn’t dwell on it too much and replied blankly: [I’m fine with coexisting peacefully, but I want to be the leader.]

Yun Zhijuan: ...I’m out, I’m out.

Xiao Qimo and Lu Mian ultimately never got to meet the girl in question, nor was Lu Mian nagged by her master to meet the boy.

This blind date arranged for this afternoon passed by uneventfully.

Aside from Yun Zhijuan nervously dropping a red packet worth 999 in the group chat, everything else went smoothly.

——

The next day.

Yun Sang, during a break from training, stopped by Yijing Residence to freeload snacks and drinks.

He was easy to deal with—Mo Si casually handed him a few hamburgers, and Yun Sang happily feasted away.

"Sis, my parents are coming back from abroad soon. When do you have time? I’ll bring them to meet you." Yun Sang spoke while scarfing down a burger. "They’re sure to like you."

Lu Mian had no opinion on the matter—it was all the same to her.

But Xiao Qimo, sitting to the side, tapped the table firmly, giving a very protective reminder, "Yun Sang, watch your tone."

As if implying she was about to meet her in-laws, what, did he—her future husband—not exist?

Yun Sang couldn’t care less about Xiao Qimo. With his strikingly attractive brows slightly raised, he always looked bright-eyed and talkative when speaking with Lu Mian.

"Sis, to be honest, your personality is a lot like my parents’. One’s a straightforward science nerd, the other’s an equally practical engineering enthusiast. Tsk tsk..." Yun Sang imagined the three of them, all as inflexible as steel rods, sitting together. What a scene...

Xiao Qimo shook his head abruptly, as though he couldn’t endure the thought, and instinctively shielded his wife, whose emotional intelligence had just started to improve.

Please, don’t ruin his straight-laced Mian.

Lu Mian didn’t catch onto whatever unspoken connection the two had. Slowly chewing her burger, she asked, "Brother Yun, is your grandfather feeling better?"

Whenever Yun Sang’s biological grandfather, Lu Beihua, was mentioned, his attitude always turned distant.

The previously animated features on his face grew indifferent. He gave a reserved nod. "He’s been taking the Nourishing Elixir. His condition and complexion have both improved a lot."

He didn’t bother to elaborate.

"Oh." Lu Mian raised her head to glance at him, her expression thoughtful. Realizing he didn’t want to discuss it, she didn’t press further.

After lunch was over, Yun Sang had to return to his training camp.

Xiao Qimo personally escorted him out, his whole demeanor screaming, "Get as far away as possible, and stop interrupting my private time with Mian."

"Hey, I’m your brother-in-law, okay?"

"By chance, not by blood."

"As long as Lu Mian calls me ’Brother,’ I’ll always be part of her family!" Yun Sang declared with absolute sincerity.

Xiao Qimo’s gaze carried visible disdain and a desire to cut ties.

So, love doesn’t disappear—it just shifts, right?

Over twenty years of brotherhood, all fake as hell.

"Get lost." Xiao Qimo finally dropped his elegance and, though still annoyed, couldn’t help feeling helpless against Yun Sang.

This was always the case growing up. Ye Jinwen feared Xiao Qimo, but Yun Sang didn’t. Others trembled before Master Xiao, but Yun Sang? Not at all.

There was truly nothing Xiao Qimo could do about Yun Sang.

Yun Sang strutted off with a cocky toss of his hair, the epitome of swagger.

Wait till I’m done with the finals—then I’ll be in your faces every single day!

Annoy you to death!

"Hey." Just as Yun Sang walked a few steps away, Xiao Qimo checked the date on his watch and reminded him, "The Weilan car ordered for Aunt Zhishu is already en route. It’ll be delivered to your place in a couple of days. Make sure to sign for it."

Aunt Zhishu referred to Yun Zhishu, Yun Sang’s mother.

Back at a previous auction, Xiao Qimo had silently agreed to take care of this matter for Yun Sang. Now that it was handled, he informed Yun Sang today.

"Damn, bro! You actually pulled it off?" Yun Sang, unaware of the specifics, gave Xiao Qimo a thumbs-up. Getting ahold of a new, limited-edition Weilan model? Top-tier impressive.

Rubbing his chin in admiration, Yun Sang nodded in approval. "Alright, thanks, man! My mom’s gonna be over the moon when she finds out."

"Don’t tell your mom it was me who got it."

Feeling a bit awkward, Xiao Qimo issued a reminder. While most people scrambled to earn accolades from elders, Xiao Qimo not only avoided it but seemed almost intimidated.

"What, still afraid of my mom?"

Yun Sang recalled something and chuckled mockingly. "Wasn’t it your mom she once pointed at, hoping you and I would end up married?"

"But I am a man!" Xiao Qimo spat out through clenched teeth.

Yun Sang, being older than him, had a mom—Aunt Zhishu—who, upon hearing Xiao Qimo’s mother was pregnant, fervently hoped for a girl in the womb. She wished for their families to become in-laws through marriage.

"My mom didn’t know back then!" Yun Sang patted his buddy’s shoulder, giving a half-hearted consolation befitting a fragile bromance. "Don’t worry, though. It’s not about you, really. My mom just wanted a solid, long-lasting relationship with yours. Who could resist how charming your mom is?!"

"..."

Xiao Qimo, high and aloof, waved his hand dismissively, signaling Yun Sang to leave him alone.

"I’m really going now." Yun Sang lazily waved his hand.

Watching his figure retreat, Xiao Qimo asked, "There’s been no unusual movement from the Lu Family lately, right?"

"None!"

Not keen on discussing them, Yun Sang waved over his shoulder without turning back and walked away nonchalantly.

——

Many in Jinjing had already speculated about the Lu Family’s plans to expand their business in Z Country.

With Lu Yutian’s close ties to the international Watson Consortium as a strong ally, the Lu Family truly had no trouble growing.

But one thing was odd: a while back, the Lu Family had been gearing up for an artificial intelligence robot launch event. Something unexpectedly caused it to be canceled midway, and the matter was left unresolved.

Lately, Lu Yutian hadn’t been idle and was constantly shuttling between the Watson Consortium and her family business.

Her current goal was simple: first, help the Watson Consortium secure MM Ji Restaurant.

However, despite exploring numerous channels, she still hadn’t found an appropriate solution. Yun Sang didn’t help her at the time, and Xiao Qimo was indifferent. Left with no choice, she had to take a different approach.

Eventually, Lu Yutian set her sights on Yuren, who worked at MM Ji.

Yuren was highly capable, a top-notch manager no matter where he went. Currently, MM Ji relied entirely on him for support, as Lu Mian didn’t bother with it at all.

If they could poach Yuren, how long could MM Ji hold up?