frightfiction Chapter 568 The Sobering Fall of the Cannon Fodder Junior Schoolgirl (8)
Chapter 568 The Sobering Fall of the Cannon Fodder Junior Schoolgirl (8)
After learning that the original owner of this body had died in a mudslide in the mountains, Jiang Chenbai felt very regretful and guilty.
He then became addicted to alcohol, and later followed his family's arrangement to marry Lin Yumo.
He hated Lin Yumo for indirectly causing the original owner's death, so he deliberately married her to torment her.
In the days that followed, the two engaged in a love-hate relationship.
After so many years, we've actually developed some affection for each other.
So the two of them gradually changed themselves, accepted each other, and stayed together until old age.
It was as if the original owner had never existed.
Thinking of all this, Mu Zhou tightened his grip on the glass slightly.
"What happened to the hand?"
Xu Ran's clear voice rang in her ears. Mu Zhou looked up and saw that Xu Ran's gaze was fixed on her wrist.
There was a noticeable red ring around her slender wrist.
These were the marks left when Jiang Chenbai stopped her from leaving.
Mu Zhou subconsciously looked in Jiang Chenbai's direction, but then quickly looked away as if he had been startled.
Xu Ran followed her gaze and instantly understood.
Just after Mu Zhou left, Jiang Chenbai also went out.
His face darkened.
"Let's go back."
He got up to leave, but Mu Zhou quickly grabbed his sleeve:
"It's okay, he didn't do anything. It's just that my skin is too sensitive, and it's easy for it to leave marks if I scratch it."
Xu Ran pursed her lips tightly, inwardly despising herself.
Mu Zhou's delicate skin was one thing, but more importantly, Jiang Chenbai showed her absolutely no pity.
She was hurt by Jiang Chenbai for no reason, yet she still has no regrets.
Xu Ran found it difficult to face her.
He gently took Mu Zhou's arm and pulled her up.
"Let's go back."
He said something to the people around him and Lin Yumo, then pulled Mu Zhou away.
Lin Yumo quickened her pace to catch up, looking at Xu Ran with a hint of reproach:
"You've only been here a short time, why are you leaving already?"
Mu Zhou said:
"Sorry, I'm not feeling well and I want to go back."
Lin Yumo glanced at her, somewhat annoyed by her spoilsport, and was about to say something when Xu Ran interrupted her:
"Please give way."
Lin Yumo's expression froze, and she almost couldn't maintain the faint smile on her face.
When did Xu Ran ever speak to her in this tone?
Watching the two leave, she stomped her feet in anger.
Before leaving, Mu Zhou secretly glanced back at Shen Linshu and saw him staring blankly with his head down, seemingly unaware of her at all.
She breathed a sigh of relief.
Jiang Chenbai happened to capture this scene.
Because he was sitting right next to Shen Linshu, he naturally assumed that Mu Zhou was looking at him.
He chuckled and said to Shen Linshu:
"The little girl's innocent appearance is really similar to Tongtong's back then, especially the look she gave me before leaving, which was shy and touching."
He tilted his head back and drank the champagne in his glass, suppressing the impulse.
Shen Linshu raised an eyebrow and glanced at him sideways after he spoke, a hint of sarcasm flashing in his eyes.
Ah.
The little fox disguised as a white rabbit wasn't looking at him at all; it was clearly afraid he would tell on it.
I feel guilty.
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On the way back, Mu Zhou leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes to rest.
She remembered the original owner's wish.
She regrets it.
He regretted that he had ruined his life because he was attracted to Xu Ran's beauty.
She also resented Jiang Chenbai and Lin Yumo for being so cruel to her.
Even after her death, they lived happily ever after, as if she were just an insignificant ripple in their relationship.
If she could do it all over again, she would no longer be greedy, no longer covet Xu Ran, and she would hope that Jiang Chenbai and Lin Yumo would be punished and feel the despair and fear she felt when she left this world.
After arriving home, Mu Zhou and Xu Ran went upstairs in silence.
Just as she was about to return to her room, Xu Ran suddenly called out to her:
"Your wrist, there's a first-aid kit in the living room."
Mu Zhou subconsciously touched his wrist and said with a smile:
"No need, it's just a little red, it'll be fine tomorrow."
After saying that, he hurriedly returned to his room.
Xu Ran stared at the tightly closed door and stood silently for a long time.
The next day, Mu Zhou had just arrived at work when he heard his colleagues talking about the new client.
"Have you heard? Sister Zhang landed a big order. Her bonus this month is definitely going to double."
Before he could finish speaking, he saw Sister Zhang leading a group of people through the corridor outside the glass window.
She smiled respectfully as she introduced something to the man in the suit beside her.
Mu Zhou followed everyone's gaze and looked over curiously, only to see Jiang Chenbai's familiar face.
She was a little surprised.
Jiang Chenbai also saw her.
He made no attempt to hide anything, greeting Mu Zhou openly as he passed by, and saying to those around him:
"This is my friend."
No one expected this to happen.
Mu Zhou, a lowly clerk with absolutely no presence, is actually friends with the big boss of the client company?
The shocked, envious, or jealous looks from his colleagues made Mu Zhou feel somewhat awkward.
As a seasoned veteran in the workplace, Sister Zhang instantly understood what it meant.
No wonder she was able to land such a big order so easily.
It turns out that the old drunkard's intention was not in the wine.
She immediately smiled and said:
"What a coincidence? In that case, Mu Zhou, come along too. We're all acquaintances, so it'll be easier to cooperate in the future."
Therefore, Mu Zhou, who was a clerk, also joined the new collaboration team.
What followed was an afternoon meeting.
Actually, the original owner had a good education and shouldn't have been just a lowly clerk.
However, the original owner was introverted and had no ambition. Despite the manager's repeated persuasion, he still did not want to become a salesperson and had no intention of earning more money.
So she remained a quiet and unassuming junior employee.
But Jiang Chenbai's appearance disrupted her peaceful work environment.
She had no choice but to grit her teeth and deal with the work.
After get off work, a car stopped beside Mu Zhou, and the rear window rolled down.
Unsurprisingly, it was Jiang Chenbai.
“Miss Mu, let me take you home,” he added, perhaps afraid that Mu Zhou would refuse. “It’s my fault for suddenly having so much work. How about giving me a chance to make it up to you?”
Such a luxurious car naturally attracts attention.
By this time, some colleagues had already started looking over.
Mu Zhou had no choice but to get into the car first.
But after getting into the car, Jiang Chenbai didn't rush to take her home. Instead, he said:
"What do you want to eat tonight?"
"My family is waiting for me to eat, I have to go home."
Mu Zhou's excuse was so lame that Jiang Chenbai easily saw through it.
"Xu Ran is still working overtime. Who's waiting for you to eat at home? Miss Mu, don't be so resistant to me. I only treat you like a younger sister. Besides, we can also chat about work."
Seeing that Mu Zhou had no choice but to agree, Jiang Chenbai finally smiled with satisfaction.
In the following days, Jiang Chenbai, just like in the original world, kept finding excuses to pester Mu Zhou.
Her colleagues were unaware that Mu Zhou was married, and whenever they saw Jiang Chenbai, they would smile at her in an ambiguous manner.
After facing everyone's teasing once again, Mu Zhou earnestly explained:
"You've misunderstood. I'm already married. Mr. Jiang and my husband know each other. Mr. Jiang's fiancée is my husband's classmate. He's just being nice to me because of my husband."
Jiang Chenbai happened to hear everything Mu Zhou said outside.
He stopped, his eyes turning slightly cold.