Chapter 17: Hero Rescues Beauty

Chapter 17: Hero Rescues Beauty

Inside the room, Yun Mu lounged lazily in her chair, indulging in grapes with a video camera at her side.

The paparazzi Yun Shuiyao had hired to record the video was bound and tossed in the bathroom. Seeing Yun Shuiyao enter, he muffled cries for help escaped from his duct-taped mouth.

Yun Mu lifted her gaze, her clear eyes sweeping across Yun Shuiyao's pale face. She smiled mockingly, "I've been waiting for you. Is your little scheme over?"

Yun Shuiyao's heart skipped a beat, realizing that her plan had been exposed.

Yet she had seen Yun Mu consume that pastry with her own eyes; how could she have awakened so swiftly?

"Seems like you came prepared today. You already knew there was something amiss with those pastries?" Yun Shuiyao inquired.

Yun Mu offered a seductive smile, her gaze icy and venomous.

"How could I let your meticulous planning go to waste without being ready? Yun Shuiyao, with such petty tactics, how will you ever compete with me in the future?"

With that, Yun Mu picked up a camera nearby and pressed a button gently.

A video immediately played, vividly showing the scene where Yun Shuiyao was negotiating with President Fang...

This paparazzi had actually captured this moment too—useless for good, but disastrous for bad!

Yun Shuiyao glared at the paparazzo in the restroom and coldly snorted, openly revealing her malicious intent in her beautiful eyes. "After all these years, I didn't expect you to have learned how to act. Speak, what do you want?"

Yun Mu stood up, her height and aura completely overpowering Yun Shuiyao, especially with her heels on.

From her elevated position, she gave a deathly stare.

"Kneel down and apologize!" Her command was concise and straightforward.

In Yun Mu's mind, scenes of Yun Xiaosha being bullied, humiliated, and plotted against by Yun Shuiyao since childhood flashed before her eyes...

Treated like a dog, locked in a small dark room with dog food, ridiculed like a duck after being pushed into a pool, and having her beautiful dresses and brother taken away from her...

"Look into my eyes and apologize!" The cold, unfeeling order was issued.

In that instant, their eyes met.

Yun Shuiyao was stunned.

In Yun Mu's clear eyes, an eerie and sinister glint suddenly flickered, sending shivers down her spine.

She almost blurted out an apology...

It wasn't until the paparazzi inside the restroom slammed against the door with a "bang-bang-bang" that she snapped back to reality.

"Apologize? Dream on! President Fang is no pushover; he holds the entertainment industry in the palm of his hand. If you hit him, your misdeeds will be known to the world tomorrow! As for that video in your hands, I believe that if I were to tie you up and send you to his bed right now, he'd naturally deny everything on my behalf!"

Yun Shuiyao's expression turned cold as she barked, "Someone, come here!"

"Miss."

Five or six burly bodyguards in black suits swiftly entered. Judging from their footsteps, they were clearly trained professionals.

"Yun Mu, I know you've grown some backbone. But these bodyguards were personally hired by Father to protect me. How long do you think your skills can keep you going?"

Yun Mu's captivating eyes suddenly turned cold.

Given that she had come alone, she clearly had no fears.

Moreover, with only a few of them, were they trying to insult her combat prowess?

"Seize her, bind this contemptible woman for me!"

At Yun Shuiyao's command, several bodyguards swarmed forward, reaching out directly towards her.

Yun Mu curved her lips, her delicate hand subtly resting on her waist...

But in the next moment, a gust of force swept past, followed by a well-defined hand reaching out to seize the wrist of the lead black-suited bodyguard, snapping it with a crisp crack.

"Who dares touch her?" The voice seemed to be laced with shards of ice.

Then, with a fierce push, the bodyguard was sent flying backward, colliding with the others behind him and knocking them all to the ground.

Yun Mu lifted her gaze, slightly startled upon recognizing the familiar figure before her.

Why was Hao Tingcheng here?

And he was even assisting her. Didn't he have feelings for Yun Shuiyao?

Interesting.

"Intriguing," Yun Mu murmured softly, somewhat apprehensive since she had previously knocked him out, fearing retribution from this esteemed ancestor.

Hao Tingcheng was dressed in a black silk shirt, topped with an exquisite black overcoat.

Tall and slender, his imposing presence captivated all attention.

He stood before Yun Mu, backlit by the light, stealing the focus of everyone present.

That pulsating sensation in her heart returned, intense and vivid.

Yun Mu gathered herself, focusing her thoughts.

He turned sideways, his deep gaze fixated on Yun Mu's face, veiled by the delicate white veil. His expression was blank, his voice low and solemn, "Just passing by to watch the show."

Only Yun Mu could decipher the sarcasm in his words.

Yet, she smiled elegantly, her eyes shimmering with mirth.

"Was it entertaining?"

Huo Tingcheng's tone was icy, "You missed the best part. But, women should avoid such fights. In the future, I'll take care of it."

Yun Shuiyao never expected someone to suddenly barge in. After all, she had ordered the hospital floor to be sealed off from all entrances.

The man before her was clad in black attire, his tall and slender figure exuding an aura of strength, despite a hint of sickness. His swift and decisive action just now showcased an undeniable air of dominance that would impress anyone who witnessed it!

As the capital's premier heiress, Yun Shuiyao had encountered numerous elite gentlemen of the city. Yet, she had never known of such a godlike figure existing in the capital.

And yet, this impeccable man stood beside the unattractive Yun Mu, showing her unparalleled concern!

Yun Shuiyao's mixture of astonishment and envy was clearly visible to Yun Mu.

With a cunning smile, she stepped forward and embraced Huo Tingcheng's arm, asserting her territory.

"Looking won't do you any good. He's not someone you can snatch away."

She then tilted her head up at Huo Tingcheng, pouting adorably.

"They're bullying me. Will you help me deal with them, please?" Her voice was as sweet as honey, syrupy and alluring.

Bullying?

Yun Shuiyao was so enraged that she almost spat out blood!

"What are you all just standing there for? Can't a few of you handle one person? Get them!"

Yun Shuiyao barked fiercely, but this time, the bodyguards exchanged glances, none daring to step forward recklessly.

Huo Tingcheng, on the other hand, merely raised an eyebrow, casting a disdainful glance at the group before scoffing, "All of you, have at it!"

The bodyguards all felt a chill run down their spines and eventually retreated.

Yun Shuiyao trembled with anger as she scolded, "A bunch of good-for-nothings!"

Yun Mu found the scene amusing. "Yun Shuiyao, you've lost this time."

She raised the camera in her hand and said, "I'll keep this video for safekeeping. You have half an hour to come up with a public relations statement to clarify that you're the mistress and to admit that you were the one who fell down the stairs! Otherwise..."

Yun Mu leaned closer and whispered in Yun Shuiyao's ear, "Otherwise, I won't mind showing everyone the true face of the first lady. And next time, try harder, don't make me laugh again! There's no thrill in winning like this!"

With that, she linked arms with Hao Tingcheng and left with an air of arrogance.

"Yun Mu, just you wait!"

Furious from the overwhelming defeat, Yun Shuiyao stomped her feet in anger.