Rebirth as the Richest Woman in the World
Chapter 507, Sister Chu, please go ahead! (Second update)

Chapter 507: 507, Sister Chu, please go ahead! (Second update)

When Madam Mo heard this, her expression changed slightly. She turned to Chu Jin urgently, "Jin, why are you in such a hurry to leave? Won’t you stay for a few more days? Anyway, since you’re on summer vacation, just live here from now on. It will also save Zhixuan from running back and forth every day."

She was looking forward to holding a chubby grandson soon, now that the young lady had also graduated from high school.

How could she expect to hold a chubby grandson if they lived apart?

Moreover, Chu Jin was so endearing, what if someone with intentions swept her away? The mere thought made Madam Mo feel uneasy.

"Um, Aunt, I have some other matters to attend to, so I need to return tonight." If she did not get back, her own life would be in jeopardy. She had been neglecting her duties for many days now and had very little Faith Value left to waste.

Madam Mo continued, "What’s so important that you must return tonight? Why not stay for the night here, and let Zhixuan and Qingyi take you back tomorrow morning? Look at you, ready to leave as soon as you arrive. Agree to stay with your aunt tonight, and after dinner, keep me company for a good chat."

Desperate to hold her grandchild soon and have Chu Jin and Mo Zhixuan take care of formalities, Madam Mo, the mother, was racking her brains.

She used all sorts of methods to make Chu Jin stay.

Unable to refuse the overwhelming hospitality, Chu Jin nodded her head. It was only one night, after all, and it wouldn’t delay anything.

Mo Qingyi immediately teased, "Oh my, Mom, you are being too partial. The classic case of forgetting your daughter once you have a daughter-in-law. I’m about to go back with Jin, and you don’t even try to keep me..."

Madam Mo stretched out a finger and poked Mo Qingyi’s head, smiling, "You little pest, I’ve long since gotten fed up with you. I can’t wait for you to go as far as possible. Who would want to keep you?"

Mu Xianxian, witnessing this scene of motherly and daughterly affection, felt irritated. It was awkward whether to stay or go, especially since it had been Madam Mo who had asked her to sit beside her earlier.

Now, she could only lean in close to Madam Mo again, thinking about how she could continue to win the old lady’s favor and how to become the highlight of the event, attracting the attention of Mo Zhixuan and everyone else.

All the attention had been stolen by Chu Jin and Mo Qingyi just now, and she had to find a way to reclaim the spotlight, to show them that there was indeed a difference between the high-born and low-born of the Superpower World!

Otherwise, they would really think she was a pushover!

As everyone took their seats, Mu Xianxian’s heart also calmed down. She occasionally looked up at Mo Zhixuan, whose chiseled profile made her heart flutter. Yet when she saw the person sitting beside him, her eyes dimmed.

Why wasn’t it her sitting by his side? How wonderful it would be if it were her.

But at present, Mo Zhixuan couldn’t see her, and she needed to seize more opportunities for herself.

Mu Xianxian reached out to pour Madam Mo a cup of tea, saying softly, "Aunt Mo, here’s some water for you. By the way, are you tired? Would you like me to rub your shoulders?"

"No need," Madam Mo waved her hand, "Once Tongzhi arrives, we will begin the meal."

No sooner had she finished speaking than Tong Zhi walked in from outside. She apologized to everyone, "I’m so sorry, there was a private matter that kept you all waiting."

Everyone expressed that it was no problem.

Tong Zhi then walked over to Madam Mo at a leisurely pace and sat down, not helping but take an extra look at Mu Xianxian seated to Madam Mo’s left.

Madam Mo introduced, "Tongzhi, let me introduce you. This is Xianxian, Yunzhen’s daughter," and she turned to Mu Xianxian, "This is Tong Auntie, whom I just mentioned to you."

Mu Xianxian immediately greeted Tong Zhi with a beaming smile, "Hello, Auntie Tong, I’m Mu Xianxian. You can just call me Xianxian."

"Yunzhen’s daughter?" Tong Zhi evaluated Mu Xianxian up and down, then said, "She truly is a chip off the old block, looks quite promising."

Zhang Yunzhen was someone Tong Zhi knew. Though a woman, she was no less capable than any man.

She was someone worthy of respect.

And this Mu Xianxian did indeed resemble Zhang Yunzhen to some degree.

Hearing this, Mu Xianxian’s face turned slightly red as she said, "Thank you, Aunt Tong, for the praise; Xianxian feels unworthy."

Tong Zhi nodded with satisfaction, then leaned forward and sat down.

The elder Mrs. Mo glanced over everyone seated at the table, then picked up her wine cup and stood up. "I am really grateful to everyone for being here today. Without your help, Zhixuan would not have made it through the night of extreme yin so smoothly. This cup of wine, I, an old woman, offer to you all."

Upon hearing this, everyone also stood up with their wine cups, and someone immediately responded, "Madam, you are too polite. Brother Nine’s matters are our matters too!"

It must be said that Mo Zhixuan’s prestige in the Three Realms was very high; with just a word from him, the Three Realms could change masters instantly.

After a cup of wine was finished, everyone took their seats again.

In the meantime, Mo Zhixuan, bringing Chu Jin with him, went around to toast and express gratitude to everyone, which also served to officially acknowledge Chu Jin’s status.

The toasting did not end there, as if premeditated, each person in turn toasted her back.

"Sister-in-law Nine, may you and Brother Nine have a long and everlasting union and bear precious children soon."

"Sister-in-law Nine, I have never admired a woman in my life. You are the only one. I will drink this cup first as a tribute, and you must not leave any behind."

"Sister-in-law Nine, I wish you and Brother Nine happiness and fulfillment."

"..."

The number of similar blessings grew, and Chu Jin slightly frowned, feeling something... quite not right.

It was as if she were at a wedding banquet.

Glass after glass of wine followed.

Perhaps because Mo Zhixuan was too aloof, everyone dared not tease him, but instead took turns teasing Chu Jin, directing all the blessings to her.

In contrast, Mo Zhixuan’s side was deserted.

Only Zhou Xunian secretly winked at Mo Zhixuan, sending a message: [Brother Nine, as your brother, this is as much as I can help.]

This was Chu Jin’s first time drinking wine since her rebirth. Perhaps because her original self had never touched alcohol, after a few glasses, her face had taken on a flush, her head felt slightly dizzy, and her steps were somewhat unstable.

Mo Zhixuan noticed her unusual condition, stood up, wrapped his left arm around her waist, took the wine cup from her hand with his right, and said to everyone, "Your Sister-in-law Nine can’t hold her liquor. For the next few toasts, let me take her place." Having said that, he drained the cup of wine in one gulp.

Seeing this, everyone burst into laughter, with some even screaming in excitement. There were those who clapped enthusiastically; Brother Nine had indeed changed. Such a celestial being, now bent for a young girl, was simply inconceivable.

Moreover, Brother Nine, a man with severe germophobia, could actually tolerate drinking from a cup that someone else had used.

Love is blind.

No one had imagined that the high and mighty Brother Nine would one day be like this.

Aside from the elder Mrs. Mo and Tong Zhi, most of the people present were young. Young people have one thing in common: they love to play. Immediately, they band together, determined to drink Mo Zhixuan under the table with a relentless intention to get him drunk.

Some even started to incite Mo Zhixuan and Chu Jin to drink cross-cupped wine.

Rarely, Mo Zhixuan didn’t get angry. Seeing that Mo Zhixuan wasn’t angry, the crowd grew bolder, daring to make all sorts of jokes.

The elder Mr. Mo and Tong Zhi both watched the crowd with smiles, eyes filled with satisfaction. This was how a family should be. At last, the Mo family had some lively spirits.

Mu Xianxian watched everyone, the unwillingness in her eyes growing denser. The people of the Superpower World were such disappointments! How degenerate, to actually accept a lowly mundane person as Sister-in-law Nine!

Were these people blind?

Just then, the door to the banquet hall burst open, and an elderly man, travel-stained and weary, stepped in. "Tongzhi, you ran off too quickly! Didn’t we agree that you would help me solve this ancient puzzle? How could you sneak off by yourself to enjoy fine food and drink here? You left an old man out in the cold to wait for so long! Doesn’t your conscience hurt?"

While speaking, the elder symbolically pounded his chest.

And the crowd, which had been lively before, quieted down at the sight of the elder, all widening their eyes and watching him, afraid of missing anything.

Because the newcomer was the renowned Master of Spirits, whose fame shook the seas and beyond.

This man oversaw one of the most mysterious organizations in the Three Realms, the Eight Seas Organization! Comprised entirely of capable and extraordinary individuals, the organization could reach heaven and earth and achieve anything; its members usually shrouded in secrecy!

Legend had it that Master of Spirits had found the secret to eternal life, and moreover, no one knew his true age. Typically, people only saw him in portraits, yet unexpectedly, today they saw him in the flesh.

Mrs. Mo hurriedly stood up as well, "So it is the esteemed Master of Spirits who graces us with his presence. My apologies, my apologies, we have failed to welcome you from afar, please take a seat."

Master of Spirits gestured dismissively, "We’re all ordinary folks here; no need for such flowery formalities. Casual is fine. I won’t sit. I’m looking for Tongzhi—she promised to help me solve this ancient puzzle. How could she go back on her word? Really, it’s outrageous, just leaving behind an old man to endure several hours of the chill outside."

Tong Zhi glanced at him, her face expressionless, "This elderly gentleman, it’s summer now, thank you."

If it’s summer, where does the cold wind come from?

It was clear to see that Master of Spirits was an old man with a youthful spirit.

Chu Jin watched the elder, suddenly feeling a sense of déjà vu, as if he had seen him somewhere before. The tipsiness he had felt before sobered up substantially.

Master of Spirits grunted in dissatisfaction, "Tongzhi, you leave an old man like me waiting, and you think that’s proper? You clearly agreed to help me with this ancient puzzle; how could you sneak away in the middle of it?"

Mrs. Mo also said, "Tongzhi, how could you do this? Since you’ve already promised the elder beforehand, you should fulfill your promise. How can you go back on your word like this?"

Tong Zhi sighed, "Sister, I’m truly limited in my abilities. I can’t solve the chess puzzle the elder has, but he insisted on hanging onto me, leaving me no choice but to resort to this..."

Tong Zhi was a well-known chess master in the Superpower World; there was no chess puzzle in this world she couldn’t solve.

Mrs. Mo’s interest was piqued upon hearing this, "Oh? That’s quite rare. Is there really a puzzle you can’t solve?"

Master of Spirits’s eyes lit up at her words, "See, even your sister thinks you’re hiding your skills. Are you trying to fool me, an old man? You clearly can solve it. Regardless, I don’t care, if you don’t help me with this chess game today, I’m not leaving." With that, Master of Spirits sat down huffily near Tong Zhi.

Tong Zhi felt like crying but had no tears; she truly couldn’t solve the chess game, yet Master of Spirits wouldn’t stop pestering her.

"Elder, I’m not being modest, I really can’t solve this ancient puzzle..."

"I don’t believe your nonsense!" Master of Spirits turned away haughtily.

"Elder, what puzzle is it? Bring it out for me to see, perhaps, I can help you bear the burden." At this moment, Mu Xianxian, who had been quiet up to this point, suddenly spoke up, her voice sweet and very pleasing to the ear, her smiling face also quite charming.

As soon as she said this, everyone turned their gaze towards her.

"You?" Master of Spirits took a look at Mu Xianxian, a glint flashing in his eyes, "What’s a baby doing in this commotion? If Tongzhi can’t solve it, you think you can?"

Mu Xianxian stood up, giving a faint smile and softly said to Master of Spirits, "Elder, as the saying goes, one should not judge by appearances; a sea cannot be measured. You shouldn’t look down on me because of my youth. How would you know if you don’t try? Perhaps, I might succeed, right?"

Mu Xianxian was quite skilled in chess and had solved many famous puzzles before. She was confident in her abilities and recognized the elder. If she could gain Master of Spirits’s recognition, her future path would be smoother.

If she could break Master of Spirits’s chess puzzle today, surely her reputation would instantly spread throughout the Three Realms.

This was an opportunity to make a name for herself and stand out; naturally, she wouldn’t miss it.

A bright light flashed in Master of Spirits’s eyes; indeed, a fascinating young lady who dared to make such bold statements before him. Interesting, interesting. Master of Spirits stroked his beard and laughed, "Since you, a baby, have such audacity, let’s have you give it a try."

As he spoke, Master of Spirits waved his hand, and the table, which had been full of dishes, became instantly clean. At the same time, a chessboard appeared on the table.

The board displayed the millennium-old endgame.

Chu Jin watched the endgame closely, her eyes narrowing ever so slightly, a deep intrigue flashing through them. Whoever had set up the board must have been a once-in-a-generation genius with real combat experience.

Most of the people present had at least some knowledge of Chinese chess, and at that moment, they all furrowed their brows, pondering how to escape the perilous situation on the board.

Mu Xianxian walked around the table, then suddenly broke into a smile, waved her hand, and declared, "Knight to E3, Cannon to E6, Pawn to F6, Bishop to G5..." The chess pieces on the table continually moved, and the eyes of the audience grew wider with amazement. It was unthinkable—no one expected Mu Xianxian to actually solve the millennium-old endgame!

Yong Lingzi was also taken aback! He hadn’t expected a young girl to have such skill.

Mu Xianxian bowed to Yong Lingzi, saying, "Elder, thank you for yielding."

"Not bad, not bad, little girl!" said Yong Lingzi, satisfied as he stroked his beard, changing his address from ’baby doll’ earlier to ’little girl’ now.

Tong Zhi also looked at Mu Xianxian in astonishment. She hadn’t thought the endgame that even she couldn’t solve would be so easily resolved by Mu Xianxian.

Mu Xianxian was indeed impressive.

Worthy of being Zhang Yunzhen’s daughter.

The old madam of the Mo family nodded her head in approval upon watching Mu Xianxian.

Feeling everyone’s gaze, Mu Xianxian stood even taller, a sense of superiority welling up within her. The feeling of being looked up to was truly wonderful!

Yong Lingzi calmed down, and then asked, "Little girl, I have another endgame here that I haven’t solved. Would you be interested in giving it a try?"

"I can," Mu Xianxian nodded slightly.

"Good," laughed Yong Lingzi, and at the same time, he pulled out a jade pendant from his bosom and placed it on the table, he went on, "Little girl, if you win this game, this jade pendant is yours."

The crowd gasped upon hearing this!

Because this jade pendant represented Yong Lingzi’s token, with it, one could command the Eight Seas Organization to do anything! From heaven to hell! Omnipotent!

In other words, having this jade pendant was akin to inheriting Yong Lingzi’s position.

Mu Xianxian looked at the jade pendant, and a determined glint flashed in her eyes.

When it came to chess skills, she had never lost; there was no endgame she couldn’t solve!

She hadn’t expected such a gain on her visit to the mortal realm—it was quite the surprise.

Today, she would make everyone look at her with new eyes!

Yong Lingzi waved his hand, and another endgame appeared on the table, "Little girl, please."

However, this time Mu Xianxian didn’t even glance at the board; instead, she looked toward Chu Jin and said with a slight upwards curve of her lips, "I’ve long heard that the ladies of the Mo family in every generation are talented and virtuous, unrivaled in chess skills, I wonder if today I might have the honor to learn from Sister Chu?"

As she spoke, Mu Xianxian turned to look at Yong Lingzi and continued, "Elder, if Sister Chu and I break this endgame, the jade pendant will belong to the winner, is that okay?"

What Mu Xianxian said was more than just a challenge—it was a slap in the face. Looking at Chu Jin’s manner, one could tell she didn’t know the first thing about chess. Today, she wouldn’t stop until she had thoroughly trampled this commoner underfoot and had a good taste of sweet vengeance!

She would show that the position of the Mo family’s head lady was not for just anyone to sit in.

Upon hearing this, Yong Lingzi also became excited, "Alright, then I, as this old man, shall act as a witness."

Mu Xianxian smiled slightly, turning her gaze back to Chu Jin, her eyes filled with triumph, "Sister Chu, please!"