Chapter 217 Where Does Your Confidence Come From?

Chapter 217 Where Does Your Confidence Come From?

Yun Mu had always thought that after being driven away by her yesterday, Ji Ming had returned to the Southern Mystic Continent.

But she never expected that the very next day, as soon as she stepped out of school, she would see Ji Ming waiting at the school gate, looking incredibly flashy.

"How long do you plan to keep this up?"

Yun Mu dragged Ji Ming to a corner, trying to avoid the bustling crowd at the school gate.

Ji Ming grinned mischievously. "Ah Mu, I've thought about it. Since you won't leave the Imperial Capital, I'll stay here with you. I'm always generous and don't mind being second."

Yun Mu took a moment to process what this scoundrel was saying.

"What do you mean by 'first' or 'second'? Go see a doctor for your mental issues; don't come and disgust me!"

"Still shy? We've known each other for so long; shouldn't we make it official?"

Yun Mu retorted, "Staying here, how can you face your ancestors? What about your huge family? What about your parents? Are you just going to abandon them?"

Ji Ming pondered for a moment. "They're still young. Having another child to inherit the family business isn't out of the question."

"..."

He really is crazy!

In that instant, Yun Mu felt so frustrated that she wanted to curse him out loud, even considering punching him.

But when she saw his carefree smile, she couldn't help but feel both exasperated and amused.

Her rejection had been clear and obvious, but Ji Ming had never truly grown up. He was used to following her into battles and dangers.

So when she told him that she wanted to break free from the past and choose a peaceful life, he panicked, feeling like an abandoned puppy, and chased her here.

Forget it, if he wants to follow, let him follow.

He should experience what real life is like.

Perhaps this way, he might find new goals in life.

She sighed helplessly. "If you want to stay, play around for a few days. But you must promise me to keep a low profile."

Ji Ming nodded vigorously.

Yun Mu continued, "Also, where are you staying? Do you need me to arrange a place for you?"

"No need. Last night, I spent the whole night at the casino and won myself a villa. It's quite grand!" Ji Ming said straightforwardly.

Yun Mu, "..."

Fine, she was worrying too much.

After dealing with Ji Ming, Yun Mu hurried back to the Huo family's old residence.

When they moved out, they had agreed with the old man to return every first and fifteenth day of the month to have dinner with him.

Today, Huo Tingying had something urgent to attend to, so only Yun Mu went back.

Li Yunlan had become much more subdued now. She no longer treated Yun Mu with the same sharp-tongued sarcasm and ridicule as before.

It was said that she was busy selecting eligible daughters-in-law for Huo Jinzhou, hoping to find someone with a suitable background and good character.

However, with the scandal involving Huo Jinzhou and Yun Shuiyao, who would be willing to marry him?

After playing chess with the old man, Yun Mu entered the living room and unexpectedly saw Huo Jinzhou, who had just returned home.

He loosened his collar, stood right in front of her, and stared at her.

Yun Mu ignored him as usual, trying to walk past him to the sofa, but Huo Jinzhou spoke up.

"Yun Mu," he stepped aside, blocking her path, and said softly, "Yun Shuiyao is dead. You finally got revenge for my abandoning you. Doesn't that settle our score? I know you don't truly love Huo Tingying. I heard you were seen tussling with a mixed-race man at the school gate today. If you enjoy finding men outside, why can't it be me—"

"Smack—"

Before he could finish, Yun Mu slapped him hard across the face.

"Who said I'm looking for men outside? Even if I were, it wouldn't be you!"

Huo Jinzhou suddenly grabbed her wrist, his handsome face filled with anger and coldness. With a strong pull, he pinned her against the wall.

"Yun Mu, hitting me feels good, doesn't it? Isn't it proof that you still have feelings for me?"

Yun Mu sneered. "I really don't understand where your confidence comes from. Huo Jinzhou, are you planning to become a dog after losing your humanity? So eager to be a lickspittle!"

Huo Jinzhou's face turned livid with contempt. "Just because I lost to Huo Tingying, you look down on me? Yun Mu, thirty years east, thirty years west. How do you know I won't surpass Huo Tingying someday? There's still time! Can you guarantee that Huo Tingying truly loves you?"

These words pierced Yun Mu's heart like a nail.

In an instant, her beautiful eyes flashed with coldness, staring him down.

"Have you met Yun Shuiyao?"

Huo Jinzhou was taken aback and vehemently denied it.

"She's dead. Where would I go to meet her?"

Only Yun Shuiyao and Wen Yi knew about Huo Tingying's entanglement with that mysterious woman.

Wen Yi had no connection with Huo Jinzhou, which meant the only possibility was that Yun Shuiyao and Huo Jinzhou were still in contact. It was even possible that Yun Shuiyao's supposed death involved Huo Jinzhou's involvement.

After all, this despicable pair has no sense of decency to speak of; they are bound together by shared interests!

Yun Mu stared coldly at Huo Jinzhou, "It doesn't matter if you don't admit it. I know Yun Shuiyao is still alive. I also know that you now hold the Lanyu Group as your trump card, thinking you can rise again at any time and overthrow Huo Tingying. But let me tell you, dream on! If you want to win against Huo Tingying, wait till the next life!"

Huo Jinzhou gritted his teeth, his facial muscles twitching as he suppressed his anger.

Suddenly, he let out a cold laugh.

"Huh! You really have great confidence in Huo Tingying, but how can you be so sure that the Lanyu Group is my only trump card? Yun Mu, I learned my lesson from losing once. Without absolute certainty, I won't go head-to-head again."

Hearing this, Yun Mu narrowed her eyes and stared at him coldly.

Huo Jinzhou grew more animated as he spoke, lowering his head and whispering near her fair earlobe, "Guess why Huo Tingying was born with such a short lifespan? Why did his mother, a figure of unparalleled grace, end up in such a tragic state?"

"Why?" Yun Mu asked blankly.

Huo Jinzhou sneered and grabbed her chin.

"Kiss me," he said with an especially infuriating smile, "kiss me, and I'll tell you the reason."

A wave of disgust surged within Yun Mu.

Without hesitation, she raised her hand to slap him again.

But this time, Huo Jinzhou was prepared. He caught her hand and pinned it above her head, trapping her against the wall.

At first glance, it looked like a wall push!

"Addicted to hitting? You need some discipline!"

With that, he leaned in to force a kiss on Yun Mu!