Mu Zi stood at the door of the room, looking in astonishment at everything inside.
The usually empty room was now filled with brand new furniture - a TV, refrigerator, washing machine - and the plain white walls were adorned with many celebrity posters.
Is this my home?
Mu Zi rubbed his eyes in disbelief, feeling like he wasn't dreaming.
He cautiously walked into the room and immediately spotted a new sofa by the window. Sitting on the sofa was a well-dressed man, crossing his legs, holding a highball glass, and sipping red wine with an air of elegance.
Mu Zi approached him, carefully observing for a moment, and confirmed that the man in front of him, radiant and lively, was indeed Li Tian. He looked at the man's face with a puzzled expression and asked seriously, "Uncle Li, did you rob someone?"
Li Tian gave him a glance and furrowed his brow, saying, "Do I look like a robber with my refined and elegant appearance?"
"Then, did you win the lottery?" Mu Zi sat down opposite him, enjoying the feel of the soft sofa, and asked with excitement.
"Kid, you do know that you need at least two yuan to buy a lottery ticket, right? When you left, you didn't leave me a single penny!" Li Tian complained.
"Oh." Mu Zi touched his nose. "So, what's the story behind all this?" He pointed to the new furniture in the room.
"I sold the house," Li Tian said calmly. "Before going to prison, the only property I had left was that house. It wasn't registered in my name initially, so it wasn't confiscated. Today, I sold it at a low price."
Mu Zi shook his head. "Have you considered that we could terminate the lease here and move into your house? That way, we could save on rent."
"As a genius businessman, I'm well aware of that," Li Tian said, pouring a glass of wine for Mu Zi and speaking with pride. "But these are extraordinary times. If I don't sell that house, I believe we might face the danger of running out of supplies."
Mu Zi nodded. "That makes sense. Having money will make many things smoother. I think I can start planning for Chu Xuelin and Jiang Xiaofen now."
"Exactly! That's why I admire you. I believe you'll help me achieve my goals!" Li Tian raised his wine glass and looked at Mu Zi sincerely.
"By the way, what I'm more concerned about is how much money you have left after buying all these things," Mu Zi also lifted his wine glass, looking at the crimson liquid inside.
"Two thousand," Li Tian replied quickly.
Mu Zi's hand holding the glass trembled, and his face contorted as he asked, "Two thousand US dollars?"
"Chinese yuan," Li Tian smiled.
"No way?" Mu Zi was completely bewildered. "You sold a house for two hundred thousand, spent twenty thousand on these things, and only have two thousand left?"
"That's right, I sold the house for two hundred thousand, spent twenty thousand, and invested the rest," Li Tian said naturally.
"Invested?" Mu Zi was amazed. "You bought hundreds of thousands worth of stocks in just a few hours?"
"Correct," Li Tian played with his wine glass and smiled. "I can guarantee that within a week, this money will at least double."
This man is insane, Mu Zi thought.
"Hehe, don't doubt my abilities. Seven years ago, I was a famous stock market guru... Anyway, let's wait for good news. Now, let's raise our glasses to celebrate! Celebrate my sale of the house, celebrate meeting you, and celebrate the official start of our cohabitation..."
Bang! Mu Zi suddenly shivered all over, and the wine glass in his hand fell to the floor...
The night fell, and a crescent moon slowly rose over the rooftop.
There were no lights in the room, and the lighting was dim.
Mu Zi lay on the new sofa, looking at Li Tian lying on the opposite sofa. Moonlight streamed in from the window, casting a glow on his no longer youthful face.
As countless people had verified, if someone is exceptionally talented in one aspect, they are likely to be incredibly lacking in another.
The man lying across from him, Li Tian, was a business genius, but his emotional intelligence was stuck at a childish level. His thoughts were so simple, like that of a child. Now, Mu Zi finally understood how Chu Xiaofen and Jiang Xiaofen had deceived and framed him seven years ago... For Li Tian, being deceived and used was just too easy.
However! Deception, greed, betrayal, all come at a price. Mu Zi thought as he absentmindedly twirled his hair.
A person like Uncle Li, so weak in the face of hatred... Then, let me "deliver justice"!
Based on Li Tian's description, Mu Zi already had a rough understanding of the personalities of Chu Xiaofen and Jiang Xiaofen.
Chu Xiaofen was extremely cunning and crafty, having served in the military for a year. She had a fearless and ruthless streak, using any means necessary to achieve her goals, making her a typical cold-blooded character who could commit murder without a second thought.
In contrast, Jiang Xiaofen had a simpler cunning and a relatively weak personality, making her easy to control and manipulate. According to Li Tian, her involvement in his deception and framing was entirely due to Chu Xiaofen's influence. Moreover, this woman was a typical romantic, inexplicably convinced that Chu Xiaofen was a good person. Chu Xiaofen could lead her into the depths of hell, and she wouldn't hesitate...
So, now it could be confirmed that the real opponent was just Chu Xiaofen. And the weapon or, rather, the opportunity to bring her down was Jiang Xiaofen!
To seize on this woman's weakness, apply enough pressure until she broke, until she willingly confessed the truth of what happened back then.
The general plan was like this, and the remaining details would need to be worked out.
The first step was to thoroughly understand Jiang Xiaofen's daily routine. This would require tracking, surveillance, and... getting close to her.
Mu Zi stared at the new moon in the sky, his hand constantly twirling his hair. There was still a need for a reason to get close to her... The issue came back to the gap he had considered in the afternoon. An urgent need to find a reason to enter Chu Xiao headquarters and an appropriate identity!
This issue is really difficult...
After thinking for a long time, he still had no results. Mu Zi checked the time; it was already past nine in the evening.
With no sleep in sight and his thoughts hitting a bottleneck...
He stood up and began to pace back and forth in the dark hall.
"How about going for a ride?"
Li Tian's voice suddenly came from behind, startling Mu Zi.
Mu Zi turned around, looking at Li Tian with curiosity.
"I want to try the feeling of riding a Harley," Li Tian slowly stood up from the sofa, stretched lazily, and said. Afterward, he turned on the lights and tossed a bunch of keys to Mu Zi.
Mu Zi caught the keys and asked excitedly, "Is it fueled up?"
"Of course," Li Tian nodded indifferently.
"Very good!" Mu Zi exclaimed with excitement and rushed out the door...