Chapter 596: Two Men Chasing One Woman_1

Upon seeing Dongfang Jin, a familiar face, Baili Xia’s nervousness eased a bit.

She instinctively wanted to call him Jin, but as she uttered the first word, she felt a rising chill beside her.

So, she quickly corrected herself.

Dongfang Jin nodded at her briefly, his gaze shifted from her to take a cursory glance at Mu Xiaojiu.

“Mr. Xiaojiu, you must be very interested to participate in such a minor event.”

His words, cold as ice, carried a hint of mockery.

Mu Xiaojiu glanced back at him and retorted: “And aren’t you the same, Mr.

Dongfang Jin?

Don’t you have enough idle time to kill?”

“Snort!” Baili Xia immediately turned her face away to avoid laughing and embarrassing herself in front of so many people.

Idle enough to kill time…

Uncle really dares to say it!

You are not usually this humorous, are you?

She struggled to contain her laughter!

Can’t you two be a little more serious?

“I always take my family’s business seriously.”

Dongfang Jin ignored Mu Xiaojiu’s sarcasm, replying in his usual indifferent tone, which also contained a hint of mockery.

“As for Mr.

Xiaojiu, arriving so late for the event.

You must have made a real effort.”

Mu Xiaojiu gave a cold laugh: “Whether it is still your family business or not is hard to say.

Maybe it will soon become the property of the Mu family.”

On hearing this, Dongfang Jin’s face slightly changed, and his anger surged.

However, he was, like Mu Xiaojiu, disciplined enough to hold back.

Although they abhor each other, they manage to maintain their graceful appearances.

Originally, Imperial College was a school established by the Dongfang family along with several other families.

However, ever since Mu Xiaojiu took over the Mu family, its scale has been growing rapidly.

Later, they even acquired a significant share in Imperial College.

Before arriving today, Mu Xiaojiu bought up more shares, now holding almost as many shares as the Dongfang family.

Dongfang Jin’s men had yet to report this news, but he knew Mu Xiaojiu had this intention.

However, without the most precise information, he wasn’t sure how many shares Mu Xiaojiu held.

But it seems, there isn’t much difference between his and Mu Xiaojiu’s shares.

The two men were at their swords’ points, appearing ready for a fight.

Though it could be said that they are enemies, it didn’t seem they harbor any hatred for each other.

However, due to family interests, they are inevitably rivals, and neither wishes to lose to the other.

As Baili Xia stood by, watching the two start their verbal sparring again, she felt helpless.

She did not dare to mediate; she feared that her uncle would believe she is siding with Jin, no matter who she tried to reason with.

Seeing Baili Xia’s discomfort, Dongfang Jin walked forward, ready to hold Baili Xia’s hand.

Seeing Dongfang Jin’s intentions, Mu Xiaojiu defensibly blocked his path, stepping sideways.

Along the way, he took Baili Xia’s hand and led the way towards the platform chairs.

While walking, he said, “The Mu family’s children should, of course, be guided by the elders of the Mu family. Outsiders need not intervene.”

His words were aimed at Dongfang Jin, and it was something everyone understood.

What was unclear, however, was whether this situation could be construed as two men fighting over one woman?

Why does it seem that even Mr.

Dongfang Jin is particularly interested in this young girl?

What might this signify?

Dongfang Jin seemed unperturbed.

He caught up with Mu Xiaojiu’s pace and held Baili Xia’s other hand.

His next words sent shockwaves through the crowd: “It’s best if I take care of my girlfriend myself.”

A wave of astonishment erupted among the audience, causing an uproar both on and off the stage!