Chapter Fifteen: He, a Beast Without Morality

Su Muci and Gong Shichen sat at the back of the coffee shop.

She didn't notice Huo Zhan by the window, nor did she realize that Huo Zhan had taken in every smile and frown of hers throughout the entire blind date.

Yesterday was our blind date, and she smiled at him like that before.

Huo Zhan's gaze grew colder and colder.

Cheng Siyu said awkwardly, "Mr. Huo, you have excellent judgment. Miss Su is a smart woman; she didn't put all her eggs in one basket."

Upon hearing this, Huo Zhan's lips curled into a cold, indifferent smile.

Yes, she hadn't even replied to him about that agreement before she found someone else to rely on.

"She is very smart."

"Then, Mr. Huo, would you mind leaving for a moment? After all, if you're watching like this, you might impulsively do something illegal or disorderly..."

Before he could finish speaking, Huo Zhan took a picture of the stranger and sent it to the private investigator.

"I need all the information about this man within three minutes!"

When the order was given, Cheng Siyu's face stiffened, and he completely gave up on popularizing the law.

...

In the booth, Su Muchi was still chatting with Gong Shichen about their daily hobbies.

The two chatted amiably, and Gong Shichen took the initiative to say, "Ms. Su, let's exchange contact information first. You can ask me any legal questions you may have in private."

This means the relationship is about to develop further.

Su Muci took out her phone to scan the QR code when Gong Shichen's phone suddenly rang.

"Excuse me, I need to take this call."

Gong Shichen answered the phone, and a deep, steady voice came from the other end:

"Mr. Gong, this is the International Legal Department of the Huo Group headquarters. We sincerely invite you to come to Kyoto to discuss long-term legal cooperation..."

The legal department of the Huo Group? That's the dream destination for lawyers in the empire!

Given the Huo Group's overseas business volume, a single lawsuit can easily involve billions of yuan in damages, and the commission earned from just one lawsuit can exceed the lifetime salary of an average lawyer.

Gong Shichen's eyes suddenly lit up.

"Okay, I will reply to your company as soon as possible!"

After ending the call, Gong Shichen focused intently on checking the invitation in the text message. After confirming that the contents were true, he looked up at Su Muci again, feeling slightly guilty.

The girl had delicate features, pure eyes, and a sweet, gentle voice; she was almost perfect in every way.

Even though she had no family background, there were still plenty of men willing to fall at her feet.

Unfortunately, when it comes to career, beauty is merely an accessory.

"I'm sorry, Ms. Su, I have to go on a long business trip soon and I don't want to hold you back. I wish you find your ideal partner soon."

"?" Su Muci was completely caught off guard by Attorney Gong's drastically different attitude and it took her a while to come to her senses.

"Okay, it's okay..."

The next meal tasted bland and tasteless.

Not far away, Huo Zhan watched as the smile on her face gradually disappeared, and he felt a pang of sadness.

Am I a beast?

"Ahem..." Cheng Siyu forced a smile and said, "Mr. Huo, Miss Su is probably in a hurry to go on a blind date because she wants to find a knife to take revenge on the Zhou family. Destroying this blind date is equivalent to severing a bad relationship that should never have existed in the first place. You don't need to feel too guilty."

"Ha, I'm not even as good as a knife."

"There's no need to be so self-aware."

Cheng Siyu's words made Huo Zhan's face darken: "If she is still unwilling to marry me in three days, you will retire."

After making his statement, Huo Zhan got up and left, his departure as swift and cold as a gust of wind, devoid of any human presence.

Cheng Siyu sighed deeply.

"Men...why make things difficult for men..."

Looking up again, Su Muci's dinner party had also ended.

That night, Su Muci sat on the sofa, repeatedly wondering if she had made a mistake that scared Lawyer Gong away.

It wasn't until Huo Junjun returned and told her, "Mu Ci! Attorney Gong met with a major client from out of town, resigned from the law firm, and even booked a flight to Kyoto tonight."

"Judging from what he said, he'll most likely settle there in the future! I'm sorry, I didn't expect this to happen!"

Su Muci snapped out of her daze. So he really had gone on a business trip; it wasn't just an excuse.

Perhaps this is fate's arrangement.

She forced a smile: "Junjun, it's okay. No one can predict unexpected events."

Su Muchi will not be discouraged.

The next day, Huo Junjun introduced her to another colleague from the law firm.

Su Muci didn't expect that while the two were talking, the other person was called away by another phone call.

When this happened a third time in a row, Su Muci no longer believed it was a coincidence.

The blind date was either suddenly sent away on a business trip or had a problem with a case in another city and was suddenly transferred away. The traces of human intervention were too obvious.

There was only one name in her mind who could do such a thing—Fu Hengzhi.

Unexpectedly, Fu Hengzhi's power in Jiangcheng has reached the point of being able to control everything.

Huo Junjun comforted her, "Mu Ci, it's okay. So many people in the law firm can't all be on business trips out of town! I'll give you more..."

Before Huo Junjun could finish saying "look for it," her phone rang.

Huo Junjun glanced at the caller ID, then sat up straight immediately. She answered the call, her voice stammering, "Uncle... Uncle..."

What have you been up to lately?

"I……"

Huo Junjun gave Su Muci a wink and went to the balcony to answer the phone. When she came back, her face was dark and ugly.

Su Muci could roughly guess that it was her own personal matters that had delayed her best friend.

She took the initiative and said, "Junjun, thank you for everything. Let's talk about blind dates later. I'm going to find a job first."

Huo Junjun said awkwardly, "Okay, Mu Ci, don't worry, I'll find you a good man after I'm done with this busy period!"

Su Muci nodded.

Back in her room, Su Muci was about to rest when a call suddenly popped up.

No notes.

Thinking it might be Zhou Mengying, Fu Hengzhi, or some other ill-intentioned person, she pressed the hang-up button directly.

To everyone's surprise, the phone rang again, this time with a hint of a fight to the death.

Su Muci reluctantly answered the call.

Her voice on the phone was no longer gentle: "Who is it?"

"Miss Su, I am Huo Zhan."

"!"

My best friend's brother?

She forgot to add a note for him...

Su Muci felt awkward, her voice trembling slightly: "Mr. Huo? Is there something you need?"

"Three days have passed, and I'd like to hear your reply."

"But...didn't I already tell Junjun my answer?"

Su Muci froze abruptly after she finished speaking.

Did Junjun not tell her brother about this?!

Huo Zhan's tone tightened: "I only want to hear it from your own mouth."

Su Muci already felt somewhat apologetic towards him, and seeing that he still took the initiative to ask, she felt even more embarrassed.

She thought of the three blind dates who had suddenly gone to other places and asked softly, "Mr. Huo, would you like to go to another place?"

Huo Zhan: "Hmm?"

Su Muci confessed, "I've offended a heartless beast. Everyone I go on blind dates with will be transferred to other places for various reasons. I don't want to drag you down with me."