Mowenjie and Xu Yujuan returned to the villas of Duan family. Some people took him to look at the room and then returned to the living room.
Xu Yujuan asked: How do you feel about the place you're staying, Mowenjie?
Mowenjie smiled and said: I have no particular requirements for the place I'm staying in, as long as I can sleep, everything else is irrelevant.
Xu Wenjing looked at Mowenjie, why are you so good at pretending? You will die if you don't pretend?
Mowenjie said: You don't understand my brother's world, do I have to pretend? I've been on the mountain for twenty years, where haven't I slept? Grass, stones, trees, vines—wherever there's room. Why would I need to pretend?
Xu Yujuan asked eagerly: Mowenjie, did you grow up in the mountains?
Mowenjie nodded, three of my masters took me in, passed me martial arts and medical skills, I was twenty-two years old when I left the mountain. Now I've been down for nearly a year.
Xu Yujuan nodded, "No wonder you are so skilled. You're a master's apprentice, of course!"
Xu Wenjing looked at Mowenjie and said, "It's really a shame that he is a master's apprentice. He's so petty and calculating. He even argues with girls. Such a person is not worth his teacher's face."
Mowenjie said: Some people like to lick and say that all men in the world should surround her, thinking that they are the Milky Way.
Xu Wenjing was so angry that she trembled all over. Mowenjie, you rascal, why can't you give in to a girl? Why do you always have to confront someone head-on? Can't you show some manly courage?
Mowenjie shook his head and said: You don't even think I'm a man, and yet you want me to yield to you. It really doesn't make sense. How can you say something like that?
Segun Minghui walked into the hall of the villa. Are you Mowenjie?
Mowenjie nodded. Yes, I am Mowenjie. You are Mr. Duan!
Duan Minghui nodded. I am Duan Minghui. I heard that your martial arts skills are good, and you saved them today.
Mowenjie shook his head. It wasn't because of my martial arts skills, but because those people were too weak.
Xu Wenjing gave him a scornful glance upon hearing this. What a big head! It looks like you're being modest, but it's actually a way of indirectly praising yourself. You'll get struck by lightning sooner or later!
Mowenjie chuckled and said: I'll get struck by lightning sooner or later. And you aren't much better either. I protect you every day, can you really think you'll be safe?
Xu Wenjing was so angry that she rolled her eyes, Auntie, look at him! He's always picking on me!
Xu Yujuan smiled and said: You two, you really do have the makings of a happy couple with a grudge.
Mowenjie and Xu Wenjing spoke in unison: "Who are we grudge partners with him/her!"
Segun Minghui and Xu Yujuan, looking at them both, laughed.
Segun Minghui said: Alright, enough fooling around, let's talk business. Tomorrow evening, Duan Jinhui wants to hold a company gathering at the Tan City Grand Hotel. We'll all go there after work tomorrow.
Xu Yujuan said: Why did Minghui want to hold a banquet? Is it a feast to get you out of your position? I have a bad feeling about it. Will he force you to resign at the banquet?
Xu Wenjing said: I also feel that he has no good intentions. But why are we having a gathering when it's not even a holiday or a birthday?
Segun Minghui said: You don't know what day tomorrow is. It's Xiao Liang's twenty-first birthday.
Xu Wenjing said after hearing this: "Oh, I see. It's actually Duan Wei Liang's twenty-first birthday. This arrogant son of a wealthy family, Duan Jinhui is really shameless. He wants the entire company to give him gifts for his son's coming of age ceremony."
Segun Minghui interrupted Xu Wenjing, "Wenjing, you can't say that. After all, Wei Liang is our Duan family's child. Although he's been spoiled by his parents, he's not without his merits. Who doesn't make a mistake when they're young? They'll change over time. Marriage is different; originally Jinhui wasn't like this either, but now he's dedicated to the management of the company. Don't hold on to someone else's mistakes so easily. People change."
Xu Wenjing's face turned extremely unpleasant upon hearing this. "Uncle, you are still defending him. Do you know how corrupt he is in the company? How many people hate him? You have no idea how many women he's harassed. Even me, he dares to touch. Think about it, what else can he do without fear of anyone? Tomorrow night, I'll be his boyfriend, and I'll make him leave me forever. If he dares to touch me or mess with me, you should beat him to death. Let him learn his lesson."
Xu Yujuan said: If Wei Liang is too overbearing tomorrow night, you can punish him mildly, but don't be too harsh, just give him a lesson. Don't hurt him seriously.
Segun Minghui shook his head. "Mowenjie, it's best not to resort to violence. Wei Liang can't withstand a single hit from you, can he?"
Mowenjie nodded, "Tomorrow, I will decide based on the situation whether or not to take action. If he really makes me reach a point where I can no longer endure it, then I will."
Segun Minghui said: It's getting late. Let's all go to bed.
The next morning, Mowenjie came to the company with Xu Yujuan and Xu Wenjing.
Xu Wenjing said to Mowenjie: "Today, you'll have to show me a good performance. Maybe I'll be moved by your plight and, out of the kindness of my heart, I might just… reluctantly accept you."
Mowenjie quickly bowed and said: "Please spare me. I'll never forget your great kindness and generosity!"
Xu Wenjing angrily said: "You little shit, you're a jerk! I'm so angry! I promise you, I will never forgive you!"
Mowenjie smiled and said: "You know how to talk, and then you say things like 'a motherfucker' and 'an ass-eating king,' and you call yourself a lady? You're almost as wild as a street hag! I'm begging you, please keep your distance from me. You'll only make me bad."
Upon hearing Mowenjie's words, Xu Wenjing suddenly realized that in the past few days, her interactions with Mowenjie had made her start cursing. It was all because of this jerk who had corrupted her.
Xu Wenjing said: "Mowenjie, stay away from me. Sit over there by the wall."
Mowenjie looked at Xu Wenjing and said: "Sure, I'll stay away from you. This is what you've said. I hope you won't regret it."
Xu Wenjing didn't even look at him, busy with her work.
Mowenjie walked out of the office and called Sun Liyǐng.
Sun Liyǐng: "What's up, Mowenjie? Shouldn't you be at work right now? How can you have time to call me?"
Mowenjie: "I have nothing to do at work. As long as your mother doesn't go out, I'm fine. Listen to me, there will be a company gathering at the Tan City Grand Hotel tonight, and all of us will be there, including all the employees of Yu Hui Company. Stay in your room and don't move around. If someone finds out, it could be bad for you. Wait for me to complete my task and get your parents safely to you."
Sun Liyǐng: "You don't have to worry about me. Just make sure my parents are safe, and there will be a reward for completing the task."
Mowenjie: "Hehe, now there's a reward. My mother-in-law has awarded your cousin to me."
Sun Liyǐng said menacingly, "Don't you dare have any improper thoughts about my cousin. Mind your own business or I'll chop you up."
Mowenjie: "I realize now that the genes in your family are all so strong!"
Sun Liyǐng: "It seems like you've already made a move on my cousin, Mowenjie, you scumbag! Don't you dare go ahead without permission!"
Mowenjie: Just teasing you, I know what kind of person I am, don't I? Alright, I'll talk to you later. I'll see you tonight. Bye!
Sun Liyǐng: Goodbye!
Mowenjie returned to the office.
Xu Wenjing said: "Mowenjie, my aunt wants you to come in. She has something to talk to you."
Mowenjie walked into Xu Yujuan's office and said, "Mr. Xu, you called me!"
Xu Yujuan said: "Mowenjie, sit down. I've called you over to ask for a favor. I hope you can agree."
Mowenjie looked at Xu Yujuan and asked, "May I know what specific instructions you have, Madam Xu?"
Xu Yujuan said: "I'm worried that tonight, Duan Jinhui might try to overthrow us as a couple. Please promise me that whatever happens, you must protect Wenjing. She has been raised by me since she was a child, and to me, she is like my own daughter. I will leave her a large sum of money so that she can live comfortably for the rest of her life. I just ask that you take good care of her and protect her. This is my final request. I hope you can fulfill it no matter what."
Mowenjie shook his head and said: "I cannot fulfill your request, Mrs. Xu. I have my own women, and not just one. You wouldn't understand my world, so I won't explain too much, but there's one thing you can trust: As long as I'm around, no one will be able to harm you. Anyone who poses a threat to you will pay the price."
Xu Yujuan looked at Mowenjie, "You don't know who Duan Jinhui is. He's a man of the underworld, with many friends from all walks of life, from scholars to bandits. His cronies are ruthless and cruel, so I'm afraid you might not be a match for them. Therefore, I want you to take Wenjing and leave this place. My own daughter has disappeared from the public eye, and I don't want to see Wenjing repeat her mistakes. I hope you can agree to my request and ensure Wenjing's safety."
Mowenjie said: "Don't worry! I will protect your safety. No one can harm you in front of me. Please believe me."
Xu Yujuan shook her head, "It's all fate. I can only submit to destiny."
Time passed quickly, and before long, it was 7:00 PM.
Duan Minghui, Xu Yujuan, Mowenjie, and Xu Wenjing arrived at the banquet hall of the Tan City Grand Hotel.
Mowenjie noticed a middle-aged man who looked somewhat similar to Duan Minghui approaching him, saying, "Big Brother and Big Sister, you've arrived. Please take your seats on the main stage."
A young man who somewhat resembled Duan Jinhui approached Xu Wenjing, "Wenjing, you're here. Where should we sit? They're over there. We young people can have more in common together."
Xu Wenjing hugged Mowenjie tightly and said: "Duan Wei Liang is very sorry. He's my boyfriend, Mo Wenjie. I definitely want to be with him. Where he goes, I can only follow him."
Duan Wei Liang looked at Mowenjie and said, "Who are you? I don't remember you. In Tan City, there's no one I don't know. How come I haven't seen you before?"
Mowenjie said: "I'm not some big shot. I'm the bodyguard for Mrs. Xu. It's normal that you haven't seen me before."
Duan Wei Liang listened to Mowenjie say that he was a bodyguard for Mrs. Xu and coldly snorted, "You're just a security guard in the company. What qualifications do you have to like Wenjing? I advise you to leave her right away. You're not on the same level as her. If you don't behave yourself, I won't hesitate to deal with you."
Xu Wenjing fumed, "Duan Wei Liang, who I choose to be with is none of your business. What gives you the right to meddle in my affairs? I like him and I'm free to make my own choices. What can you do about it?"
Duan Wei Liang was so angry he was seething upon hearing this. "Xu Wenjing, do you really think of yourself as a Duan family daughter? Wake up! Although my mother treats you like her own daughter, your surname is Xu, not Duan. I am the heir to Yu Hui Company, and Yu Hui Company is a Duan family company, not an Xu family one."
Xu Wenjing said: "I don't care about your surname, whether it's Duan or Xu. I like Mo Wenjie. What can you do about it?"
Duan Wei Liang laughed heartily, "I can do whatever I want. I can fire him!"
