Rebirth as the Richest Woman in the World
Chapter 551, A Condition (Second Update)

Chapter 551: 551, A Condition (Second Update)

Mo Qianjue patted the little lolita’s head, "Don’t worry, her body has just recovered. You go back and get some sleep first. When you wake up, she will naturally be awake."

"Daddy, are you telling the truth?" The little lolita’s big eyes fluttered, looking very cute.

Mo Qianjue nodded, "Really, when has Daddy ever lied to you?"

The little lolita thought about it and immediately said, "Then I’ll go to sleep right now." After saying this, she took her bread and dashed off like a puff of smoke.

She had to hurry back to her room to sleep because once she woke up, Brother Jin would be awake too.

She wanted to talk to Brother Jin as soon as possible.

After the little lolita left, Mo Qianjue sat back by the bed, took her hand, and held it in his large palm.

Her figure was reflected in his pair of phoenix-like eyes.

He didn’t know when she had walked into his heart.

And occupied it.

Alas, the timing was wrong.

She was someone else’s fiancée now.

But whether it was love or marriage, one had to fight for it oneself.

How could he know for sure he would lose without taking a gamble?

In the realm of love, Mo Zhixuan was nothing more than a defeated subordinate of his.

It was so eighteen years ago.

And it was still the same eighteen years later.

After a while, Mo Qianjue finally stood up from the bedside, carefully tucked her in, then walked towards the study, saying to his assistant on the way, "Call Mu Chen over."

No sooner had his words fallen than Mu Chen’s voice appeared in the air; he hurried over, somewhat anxiously saying, "Big brother, I need to talk to you."

Mo Qianjue gave him a look up and down and spoke in a deep voice, "Conveniently, I need to talk to you too. Let’s talk in the study,"

With that, he walked in the direction of the study.

Mu Chen followed closely behind.

Once in the study, as soon as the door closed, Mu Chen couldn’t wait to say, "Big brother, why did you lock up Mu Lian? And let someone beat her to that state! What did she do wrong to make you so angry?"

Mu Chen was there to seek justice for Mu Lian.

Although they weren’t blood siblings, the two grew up together and were closer than real siblings. Seeing Mu Lian beaten up without reason, he naturally couldn’t stand idly by.

He was alright not mentioning it, but once he did, Mo Qianjue was filled with a fierce anger as he said, "Since she had the guts to touch my people, she should have expected this outcome!"

Mu Chen was slightly stunned.

He struggled to digest the meaning behind Mo Qianjue’s words for a moment.

"Big brother, you mean... you mean... that woman who broke into our Treasures Pavilion is your person?"

If that woman really had something to do with big brother, why didn’t he say it at the time?

Instead, she sneaked into the Treasures Pavilion.

What was her motive?

"Of course, she’s my person! What? Do you have a problem with that?" Mo Qianjue looked at him, questioning in return.

Getting a definite answer, Mu Chen swallowed in surprise, "No, no problem..." How could the younger brother dare to question his elder?

But the thought of how he had actually flirted with his future sister-in-law, even asking her to be his woman, terrified Mu Chen!

He hoped his future sister-in-law had already forgotten about it.

Mu Chen silently prayed in his heart.

"So, big brother, when can you let Mu Lian go?" Mu Chen asked another question.

After all, it was Mo Qianjue himself who had locked her up, and even he, as the Second City Lord, had no authority to release her.

Only Mo Qianjue nodded in assent.

Mo Qianjue narrowed his eyes slightly, his voice cold as he said, "She injured my people, and yet she thinks she can leave the dungeon alive?"

Mu Chen was shocked, hastily saying, "Big brother, ignorance is not a crime. Besides, this future sister-in-law never claimed to know you, ah. When she broke into the Treasures Pavilion and attempted to take the Soul Resurrection Grass, she was also found with your jade pendant, which naturally led to some misunderstandings. Mu Lian didn’t mean to hurt the future sister-in-law; she was thinking of the interests of Lawless City. Moreover, for all these years, Mu Lian has been loyally devoted to you without ever making a mistake. Please reconsider this."

Mo Qianjue did not speak.

Mu Chen continued, "Big brother, I just went to the dungeon to see Mu Lian. She’s now injured all over, no less than how the future sister-in-law was hurt at that time. Considering it’s her first offense and it wasn’t intentional, please forgive her this once. I assure you, she will not dare to do it again in the future."

Mo Qianjue slightly raised his hand, "Enough, take her back later on. Tell her, if there is a next time, I will make sure she won’t have the chance to return."

Mu Chen was overjoyed and quickly nodded, "Thank you, big brother. Rest assured, I promise there won’t be a next time." Saying this, he turned to leave.

But Mo Qianjue called out to him again, "Wait a moment."

"What is it, big brother? Is there something else?" Mu Chen turned back, wondering if Mo Qianjue had changed his mind.

Mo Qianjue continued, "I have something to ask you."

Hearing this, Mu Chen breathed a sigh of relief, "Of course, big brother, I will conceal nothing."

In another room.

Chu Jin awoke from unconsciousness and, upon seeing the ancient-style surroundings, was momentarily bewildered. She had just been locked up in a dungeon, then whipped by Mu Lian, and what happened after that was a bit hazy.

Logically, she should still be in a cell, so how did she end up here?

The air was filled with the scent of ambergris.

Her wounds had vanished, and as she looked around at the ancient-style decor, Chu Jin was stumped. Could it be that she had traveled through time?

After all, even rebirth was possible.

Time travel was even more so.

At that moment, Zi from the Purple Thunder space suddenly spoke up to clarify, "Jin, you haven’t time-traveled. This is still Lawless City; someone saved you."

"Who saved me?" Chu Jin got out of bed, lifting the covers.

Lacking shoes, she had to step onto the floor barefoot.

"I’m not quite sure who exactly," Zi scratched his head, "Just now, in that peculiar basement, I was blocked. But since someone took the initiative to save you, it surely means he must know you."

Chu Jin, with a slight headache, rubbed her temples.

Today’s events were indeed not well thought out; she should not have rashly attempted to steal the Soul Resurrection Grass. If no one had come to her rescue, she probably would have lost her life there.

"Don’t worry, Jin. Since this is a long-term mission, I’m confident we can get the Soul Resurrection Grass again," Zi reassured.

Chu Jin didn’t respond and began walking toward the door. Just as she opened it, two burly men blocked her way, "Sorry, you are not permitted to roam around before the chief returns."

Chu Jin asked indifferently, "May I know who your chief is?"

"Sorry," the burly man said expressionlessly, "I can’t say!"

Chu Jin closed the door and walked back inside.

Since someone had bothered to save her, they probably weren’t a bad person.

The decor in the room suggested that its owner was a man.

She knew not many people; who apart from Mo Zhixuan would save her?

The chief...

In her memory, she had never encountered such a person.

Chu Jin walked to the window, stretched out her hand to draw back the curtains, letting sunlight pour in, and at the same time, she looked out the window, only to realize that she was situated on an extremely high floor.

The people walking below had become the size of ants.

It seemed jumping out the window to investigate was not really an option.

The breeze from the window blew in, messing up her hair.

At this moment, she was dressed in a plain white Mandarin dress with its hem fluttering in the wind, her feet bare without shoes, exposing her fair and delicate feet.

Just then, the wooden door behind her made a dull noise.

"Creak." It drew out somewhat long.

One could tell that the person pushing the door seemed somewhat hesitant, as if mustering great courage to open it.

At the same time, Chu Jin turned around.

Her black hair traced a perfect arc through the air.

The figure of the person outside the door also emerged into view.

"Is it you?" Chu Jin never dreamed that the person who entered would be Mo Qianjue.

"It is me." Mo Qianjue walked in from outside the door, his voice calm and steady.

The girl stood by the window, backlit, making her features somewhat indistinct; one could make out her facial outline, which had a somewhat cool feeling, yet in this moment, Mo Qianjue distinctly heard his own heartbeat.

At the same time, he became even more certain of the thought in his heart.

Chu Jin began to express her thanks, "Thank you for saving me."

"It’s only right. If not for you that day, how would there be a me today?" Mo Qianjue spoke indifferently, his voice revealing no other emotions.

Had it not been for Chu Jin that day, he would likely have died long ago.

Chu Jin slightly curved her lips, "One thing at a time, the debt of saving a life, I will never forget."

She was a person who clearly distinguished between gratitude and grudges.

She would repay kindness and avenge wrongs. Since Mo Qianjue had shown her kindness, she naturally wouldn’t forget.

Mo Qianjue, too, smiled, "In that case, based on what you’ve said, wouldn’t we forever be entangled with each other?" His words held a deeper meaning.

Chu Jin did not directly answer him but instead said, "You are the Unparalleled Son of Lawless City." It wasn’t a question, but a statement.

The Unparalleled Son was the embodiment of "law" in the legends.

He was also the ruler of Lawless City.

At that time, having been caught by the legendary Second City Lord, basically meant there was no possibility of survival. The only person who could have rescued her from the dungeon, other than the ruler here, was no one else.

Therefore, Chu Jin was so certain that Mo Qianjue was the Unparalleled Son.

Plus, his appearance also quite suited the words "Unparalleled."

That face, truly three parts more delicate than a woman’s.

Mo Qianjue nodded slightly, "Correct." She was much smarter than he had imagined.

Chu Jin pursed her lips, then continued, "Regarding the Soul Resurrection Grass, I’m very sorry." It was her first time doing such a thing and to be caught in the act was truly quite embarrassing.

"You want the Soul Resurrection Grass?" asked Mo Qianjue.

In fact, he had already asked Mu Chen in the study just now. After learning that Chu Jin went to the Treasures Pavilion and took nothing but the Soul Resurrection Grass, it was clear that she didn’t come for wealth.

Chu Jin nodded slightly and directly said, "Yes, but rest assured, I won’t go to the Treasures Pavilion of Lawless City again."

There mustn’t only be one Soul Resurrection Grass in the world, right? She would find a way to look elsewhere.

Unexpectedly, Mo Qianjue responded as if hearing her thoughts, a smile lighting up his face with myriad charms, "In all the world, apart from Lawless City, there is no second Soul Resurrection Grass anywhere."

Chu Jin’s brows slightly furrowed, questioning Mo Qianjue’s words internally.

But Zi spoke up, "Jin, he’s telling the truth. The Soul Resurrection Grass has been extinct since Ancient Times. Up to now, only one remains. But, the two of you have such a deep connection, why don’t you speak more kindly to him and have him give you the Soul Resurrection Grass?"

Since the Soul Resurrection Grass was so precious, Mo Qianjue certainly wouldn’t part with it easily.

Chu Jin sighed softly, then said, "Can I buy it from you?"

"Lawless City is exceedingly wealthy and doesn’t lack that bit of money," Mo Qianjue walked to the table, poured a cup of tea, and handed it to Chu Jin. His gaze dropped to her feet, and his expression changed slightly, "Why aren’t you wearing shoes?"

Even though it was now June, the floor wasn’t carpeted, and the air conditioning was on, making it easy to catch cold with bare feet.

Chu Jin also looked down at her feet, casually saying, "It’s fine, it’s actually more comfortable this way."

It wasn’t that she didn’t want to wear shoes, but that she hadn’t seen them.

Mo Qianjue had already saved her once; she didn’t want to trouble him again.

What’s more, in the heat of summer, going barefoot wasn’t a big deal, right?

Mo Qianjue also realized this and called his assistant over, instructing, "Prepare a pair of size 35 shoes for Miss Chu."

Chu Jin paused slightly, looking at Mo Qianjue in surprise. How did he know her shoe size? Was it just a guess?

"Go and have a seat on the sofa. The shoes will be brought to you shortly," Mo Qianjue turned his gaze toward Chu Jin.

Chu Jin brushed the hair from her forehead behind her ear, "Actually, there’s no need to go to such trouble."

"Would you prefer me to carry you there?" Mo Qianjue raised an eyebrow slightly, a teasing glint in his eyes, his voice somewhat deep and contrasting sharply with his stunning appearance.

Chu Jin hadn’t expected him to say something like that and quickly sat down on the sofa. Wasn’t that joke a bit too much?

Mo Qianjue approached her and said indifferently, "Don’t be nervous, it was just a joke. Come, have some tea." After speaking, he passed her the teacup he was holding.

Chu Jin reached out to take it, "Thank you."

The assistant was very efficient and soon brought a pair of white sneakers to the room.

She chose them based on the shoes Chu Jin had worn before.

"Chief, the shoes are here."

Mo Qianjue lifted his chin slightly, "Give them to Miss Chu to try on."

The assistant immediately turned to Chu Jin and crouched down, looking ready to personally put the shoes on for Chu Jin.

Chu Jin quickly stood up, "Thank you, but I can do it myself."

She was not accustomed to having someone else put shoes on her feet.

"You may leave," Mo Qianjue said with a light gesture of his hand.

The assistant hurried out of the room.

Chu Jin quickly put on the shoes, and Mo Qianjue asked, "Do they fit well?"

"They’re very comfortable," Chu Jin said with a light smile, "it’s just that you’ve gone to quite some trouble on my behalf."

Mo Qianjue gently smiled, "It was nothing more than a simple request, where’s the trouble in that?"

Chu Jin continued, "I left in a hurry and didn’t inform my friends, they might be worried by now, so I’ll take my leave first. Thank you for today, Mr. Mo. If there’s ever anything that I, Chu Jin, can assist you with in the future, please don’t hesitate to ask. I will go through fire and water without any hesitation."

Mo Qianjue slightly lifted his brows, "You saved me once, and I’ve saved you once, so let’s call it even. Let’s not speak of this matter in the future. Are you leaving right now?"

A life for a life, neither owing the other, that was indeed the best.

"It’s getting late, I don’t wish to impose any further. I have friends waiting for me down the mountain, farewell." As soon as Chu Jin finished speaking, she turned to leave, surely Miao Xinran and Mo Qingyi must be worried about her disappearance by now.

However, Mo Qianjue spoke softly to her retreating figure, "Don’t you want the Soul Resurrection Grass anymore?"

Chu Jin’s steps halted, and she looked back at him, "Are you willing to give it to me?"

Mo Qianjue nodded his head.

Chu Jin was stunned for a moment, not expecting that Mo Qianjue would give her the Soul Resurrection Grass. Logically, Mo Qianjue shouldn’t so readily part with something so precious.

As expected, the next second, Mo Qianjue spoke again, "I’m willing to give it to you, but there is one condition."

"What condition?" Chu Jin asked in return.

Mo Qianjue just looked at her, his eyes deeply shaded, and after a while, he slowly said, "Pengpeng is very fond of you."

What kind of answer was that?

Chu Jin was puzzled by the meaning of his words and said flatly, "I’m also very fond of her," she paused, then continued, "So what?"

The little girl liked her, but what did that have to do with Mo Qianjue’s condition?

Mo Qianjue spoke again, "She wishes to have a mother like all other normal children."

At this point, Chu Jin was starting to understand what Mo Qianjue meant. He couldn’t possibly want her to become Pengpeng’s stepmother, could he?

Chu Jin was struck by this thought. Surely it wasn’t what she was imagining!

"So what?" Chu Jin suppressed the turmoil in her heart and asked the three words once more.

Mo Qianjue’s lips curved slightly, "Pengpeng only accepts you as her mother." He paused, then continued, "So, that is my condition."

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