The Master's Mask Unveiled Again-Chapter 414 - 413 Are You Two Following Me
Chapter 414: Chapter 413: Are You Two Following Me?
Chapter 414: Chapter 413: Are You Two Following Me?
Xiao Qimo sidestepped Lu Mian and took a couple of steps toward the sofa, leisurely picking up the novel she was reading.
The metal bookmark pressed under the book revealed its full design.
This time it was shaped like a cyclamen, closely resembling a heart.
His eyes darkened, and he casually pinched the bookmark, finally getting a chance to take a closer look.
The metal bookmark felt thin and simple, with no elaborate patterns on its surface except for a hollowed-out design in the corner.
He squinted and took a glance, it seemed to be the cursive character “Jian”.
He rapidly searched his mind for any relevant information but came up empty.
Lu Mian had already walked over.
He quickly concealed his emotions and asked with concern, “Have you eaten yet?”
Lu Mian, unaware of his thoughts, shook her head, “Not yet.
I got caught up in reading dozens of chapters without realizing it.”
She glanced at the novel in his hand, still seemingly unsatisfied.
Xiao Qimo grew even more suspicious.
Was the book really that interesting?
Was it the book or the bookmark that was appealing?
Or maybe it was those domineering CEOs inside that were attractive?
He flicked his fingers somewhat petulantly and impatiently flipped through a few pages, not sure if he actually took in any of the content, before frowning and asking, “Do you like the male lead or the second male lead more?”
This question, coming out of nowhere, made Lu Mian tilt her head in confusion, with an innocent expression, “I didn’t pay attention to that, but the female characters are all quite endearing.”
Female! female characters?
Xiao Qimo didn’t know what to say for a moment.
The next second, he became very cautious and stuffed the novel under his pillow, and also inserted the bookmark inside.
He decided firmly, “I’ll take a look at it.”
“But I haven’t finished reading it yet,” she said, somewhat reluctantly.
Although it was her usual habit to buy several books to keep on hand, she hadn’t brought that many with her to Jinjing this time and really didn’t want to lend it to him.
Seeing her like this, Xiao Qimo was even less willing to let her continue reading.
Assuming the air of a director of studies, he spoke seriously, “You are in a training period, you should be studying hard, understand?
Don’t you want to be first in the class?”
Lu Mian pouted.
What did this have to do with being first in the class?
But seeing his serious tone, she didn’t feel like arguing with him.
After all, Xiao Qimo, whether drunk or after being drunk, was not in the best of moods!
The next time he drinks, she would rather drink for him than let this man drink again, so tasteless!
Xiao Qimo sternly snatched away Lu Mian’s favorite thing, assuming a righteous tone, then glanced at his watch and realized it was already nine in the evening.
His voice softened as he asked, “Hungry?”
Lu Mian, having had a substantial meal at noon, didn’t feel very hungry and shook her head.
Her toes played on the soft carpet as she kept turning her head to look at the pillow by his bedside.
Old fox!
Stealing books!
The grown man pushed her head back around and pulled her out of the bedroom.
Lu Mian: My novel…
Xiao Qimo didn’t feel hungry either, but with the little devil here, he couldn’t let her skip a meal.
He made a call to Mo Si, asking him to bring up a couple of pastries from the restaurant downstairs.
Lu Mian sat on the sofa reluctantly.
Mo Si and Mo Nie, each holding a plate, arrived swiftly.
Upon seeing Lu Mian, Mo Si dodged to the side.
His evasion and guilt were all noticed by Lu Mian.
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The girl’s gaze skimmed over the two men meaningfully.
Mo Si hung his head low, while Mo Nie stood straight at the side after setting down the plates.
Taking advantage of Xiao Qimo going to the washroom to wash up, Lu Mian finally smiled, her eyes fixed on the two men named after elements on the periodic table, her lips curled in a mischievous and arrogant smirk, as she spoke softly.
“Were you two the ones following me before?”
Mo Si, already feeling guilty, blurted out when he heard Lu Mian say this, completely panicking, “Miss Lu, how did you know?”
They were still too young.
Back when Lu Mian was receiving psychological treatment, she was able to tell that someone was watching her simply with a monitor.
Let alone the obvious tailing in the afternoon.
And Mo Nie looked at Mo Si with disdain, standing emotionless like a wooden stake.
“I’m sorry, Miss Lu, it was Master Mo’s orders.”
Mo Si’s body suddenly slumped.
Bro Nie, if you want to die, don’t drag me into it, okay?!
“Oh?” The smile at the corner of Lu Mian’s mouth didn’t wane, the lilt at the end of her sentence going up slightly, carelessly light, making it impossible to guess her mood.
Right then, Xiao Qimo came out of the bathroom, and Mo Nie quickly said, “Miss Lu, if you don’t believe me, you can ask Master Mo.”
As he was speaking, Mo Si kept signaling to him with his eyes.
But the thing is, Mo Nie was quite straightforward, and he worshipped his master devoutly; he didn’t notice Mo Si’s desperate facial expressions at all.
He hadn’t said anything wrong; his master would definitely back him up.
Mo Si: Brother Nie, I reckon you’re done for!
Meeting Mo Nie’s expectant gaze, Xiao Qimo approached with composure.
He acted as if he hadn’t understood Mo Si’s words just now, and asked lightly while pushing up his glasses, “Mo Nie, have you changed your master again?
I don’t remember ever giving you such an order.”
The words were as merciless as they could be.
Mo Nie’s head shot up, something shattering in his gaze, “It wasn’t you, Master Mo, this wasn’t your!”
Before he could make things worse, Mo Si quickly covered his mouth.
Xiao Qimo’s expression grew colder, with a hint of mockery.
“I was so drunk I was out of my senses, how could I have given you orders?” After saying that, he looked toward Lu Mian, calmly stating, “What do you think?”
“Hmm, makes sense.” Lu Mian stroked her chin, seriously nodding her head, not believing a punctuation mark of it, though she didn’t voice any doubts.
Mo Nie couldn’t believe what he was seeing from Lu Mian: No way, Miss Lu is that gullible?
He was telling the truth just now!
Mo Si: I seem to have found a bit of sugar amidst the shards of glass!
Full of grievance, Mo Nie swallowed the bitter pill, while Mo Si hung his head and took the blame willingly.
“I’m sorry, Miss Lu, we took it upon ourselves.
Please forgive us!
It was me dragging Mo Nie to tail you!”
Why was he taking the blame?
Mainly because he couldn’t possibly throw Brother Nie under the bus again.
Lu Mian didn’t say anything, her gaze was very cold when she looked at Mo Nie, but when she turned to Mo Si, it softened with forgiveness and patience.
“Alright, I don’t blame you, don’t take it to heart.”
Her straightforward forgiveness was almost unbelievable to Mo Si; he figured anyone would be upset to know they were being followed, especially someone like Miss Lu.
But Miss Lu really was so gentle, so gentle that he wanted to switch to a sturdier thigh to hug!
Then there was Mo Nie, left on the side without comfort, pointing to himself.
What about me?
Doesn’t anyone forgive me?
Mo Si looked at him with sympathy: Poor Brother Nie, unloved by Master Mo, uncherished by Miss Lu, truly pitiful!
