Chapter 209 Full of Schemes
After class on Monday, Gu Feng approached Mu Zhijing and asked directly, "Why didn't you come to the karaoke bar that day?"
Mu Zhijing looked puzzled. "I went."
Gu Feng frowned. "I didn't see you."
Mu Zhijing said, "I didn't see you either. I waited for a long time in VIP room number six, but I didn't see you."
Gu Feng: "I booked room number nine."
Mu Zhijing paused slightly, then smiled apologetically, "I must have misremembered. I'm so sorry. I waited there for quite a while, and you didn't come. I thought you had something come up and I was stood up."
Gu Feng stared at Mu Zhijing for a while, then looked away. "Things had better be as you say."
Gu Feng turned and left, it was unclear whether he truly believed Mu Zhijing's words.
Gu Feng's arrival was within Mu Zhijing's expectations, but Gu Feng's attitude was beyond her expectations.
If his heart's desire had finally come true, he shouldn't be so calm.
A figure appeared before Mu Zhijing. He looked over, and after a brief silence, he softly called out, "Su Su."
Tang Susu looked haggard and not in good spirits. In the past, she would have felt happy and shy when she saw Mu Zhijing, but today her face was expressionless, and it was impossible to guess what she was thinking.
Mu Zhijing originally thought he was mentally prepared and that he could face him calmly when the time came. However, when the time actually came, he found that even someone as calculating as himself could feel a sense of helplessness.
Tang Susu asked, "Mu Zhijing, what exactly is your purpose?"
Mu Zhijing replied, "So that we can have a better future."
Tang Susu asked calmly, "What do you mean?"
Mu Zhijing sighed, "Su Su, I'm still too weak and alone. I can't possibly beat Song Heng. I need help, I need strong support. Only in this way can I give you a worry-free future."
As an illegitimate child, Mu Zhijing took his mother's surname, Mu, but he knew from a very young age that his father was Song Sheng.
In his childhood memories, Song Sheng would not visit him often, but every time he did, Song Sheng would carefully prepare many gifts. Both his mother and Song Sheng spared no effort in raising him, so even though he was born out of wedlock, Mu Zhijing never doubted that he would return to the Song family one day.
He will become the rightful heir to the Song family.
He will make those who mocked or belittled him during his upbringing regret their actions.
Just when everything seemed to be moving in a better direction, Song Sheng's promise to take him back to the Song family was being postponed step by step.
Song Heng has caught the eye of Miss Xia, and Song Sheng tells him to wait a little longer.
Later, Song Heng's relationship with the Xia family deteriorated rapidly, but Song Sheng still told him to wait a little longer because the Song family's company was slowly running into problems.
After that, Song Sheng was hospitalized.
Mu Zhijing knew that if he didn't rely on his own efforts, his dream of returning to the Song family would be nothing short of a pipe dream.
Tang Susu had known for a long time how heavy the pressure Mu Zhijing was under, but that didn't mean she could understand the scheming hidden beneath his gentle and humble exterior.
"You gave me to the Gu family because you wanted a better future for me and you?"
Mu Zhijing's expression changed slightly. Even though he was the one who made the decision back then, he was not as calm and collected as he had thought.
The woman standing before him, Tang Susu—had her body already been touched from head to toe by another man?
He actually cared about this issue too.
But in the end, all he said was, "Gu Feng likes you. He is the only heir of the Gu family. Su Su, you once said that you were willing to give everything for me, didn't you?"
Tang Susu's last hope was shattered; she felt as if she had fallen into a cold abyss, chilled to the bone.
Mu Zhijing took two steps forward and grasped Tang Susu's cold hand. "Susu, I know you're scared. I had no other choice but to use that method. But believe me, your sacrifice was worth it."
Mu Zhijing had done his research. The current head of the Song family is Song Heng, and he certainly couldn't rely on those who had close ties with the Song family.
He had considered getting in touch with Xia Zhen, but Xia Zhen had no interest in him whatsoever; her heart and soul were completely devoted to Lu Jin.
They bumped into each other a few times at school. Mu Zhijing was clearly standing next to Lu Jin, but Xia Zhen acted as if she didn't see him at all.
Moreover, Lu Jin is not as indifferent to worldly affairs as he appears on the surface. He occasionally shows hostility towards Mu Zhijing, but after receiving a slight warning, Mu Zhijing will wisely know when to stop.
Mu Zhijing couldn't find any opportunity to take advantage of Lu Jin and Xia Zhen.
Gu Feng was the only remaining good candidate. The Gu family and the Song family used to have a so-so relationship, but ever since Song Heng took over and, as if divinely inspired, snatched several of the Gu family's businesses, the Gu family became enemies with Song Heng.
This gave Mu Zhijing hope.
That's why he went to great lengths to get closer to Gu Feng. By chance, Mu Zhijing saw a photo that Gu Feng had collected. Gu Feng pointed to the girl in the photo and said that she was the person he liked.
Mu Zhijing felt uncomfortable, but soon he felt that he had an opportunity.
Tang Susu likes him. This silly girl is willing to give everything for him, and Gu Feng, who got what he wanted, will definitely be grateful to him.
Mu Zhijing looked at Tang Susu earnestly, "Susu, I know you've been wronged. I will definitely make it up to you in the future. You can believe me."
Tang Susu suddenly smiled, "Okay, I believe you."
Mu Zhijing unconsciously tightened his grip on her hand. "That night, in that private room, you and him..."
"I don't want to talk about this anymore, I'm going back." Tang Susu shook off his hand, her expression one of ordinary embarrassment and annoyance, making it difficult for her to speak.
Mu Zhijing felt a slight tightness in his heart. He had to admit that he did feel a pang of regret when the outcome became clear.
But this was just a fleeting emotion.
He is a person who, living in this world, is supposed to use any means necessary to achieve his goals.
Tang Susu walked out of the school gate. She thought she would be heartbroken, but strangely, she found that after getting a definite answer from him, she wasn't so sad after all.
What's even stranger is that she actually thought of Xia Zhen.
If it were Xia Zhen, how would she handle this situation?
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