After entering the room, a simple and elegant smell of sandalwood assailed her nose. The smell could energize people without them being aware of it.
A man dressed in red was standing by the window, he looked at the scenery outside in a daze. It seemed he didnât notice them come in.
Mu Zi Ling was the one that broke the silence. She said quietly, âMay I ask what did you want me for?â
When the man dressed in red heard Mu Zi Lingâs words, his expressions paused for a bit and then, he slowly turned around.
The manâs voice was gloomy and demonic, âThis one's name is Ye Zi Mu. I heard that Young Sir had his eyes on this oneâs empty stalls last time. I want to make a deal with Young Sir.â
Mu Zi Ling was a bit surprised when she heard this. How did this guy know that she wanted to buy a shop? Moreover, he came to look for her personally.
This matter was only mentioned once while she, Long Xiao Ze, and Xie were on the streets. No one else knew about this. Could it be Long Xiao Ze who gave it away?
No it canât be!
Didnât he say that this mysterious boss didnât even give the royal family face? Based off Long Xiao Zeâs personality, if it really was him, he wouldâve bragged about it excessively in front of her.
When Ye Zi Mu saw that Mu Zi Ling didnât say anything for a while, it felt like he knew what she was thinking about. Then he said again, âYoung Sir, you do not have to be surprised. It was a coincidence that this one listen overheard your conversation with your companion unconsciously.â
Mu Zi Ling still hadnât opened her mouth yet, but in her head, she had been secretly startled. Where did this guy hear them? Could his ears hear from thousands of miles away?
There were so many people on the streets that day so it had been really loud, yet he could still hear their conversation. Was this guy secretly tailing them?
Back then, Long Xiao Ze had been calling her his Third sister in law. This person definitely knew that she was a female wearing male clothing. He was only acting as if he didnât know her right now by calling her âYoung Sirâ.
What was going on? Wasnât he against selling his shops? Why did he look for her personally now? What was this guy trying to say?
Mu Zi Ling still didn't have any words to say, but Ye Zi Mu didnât have any traces of impatience. He still continued speaking,
âIâm not sure if Young Sir needs it, but this one has an open shop that he can sell to Young Sir. Please rest assured. This one just want to simply sell a shop. There is no hidden intentions.â
Mu Zi Ling was thinking to herself. The reason he wanted to sell a shop was probably not so simple.
She didnât answer Ye Zi Muâs question, instead, she stared blankly at his eyes below the mask. It seemed like she wanted to see something.
While thinking, she curiously asked, âWere we familiar?â
This time, she could see his eyes more clearly than last time. His eyes were very warm, and it felt like she had seen him before.
Ye Zi Muâs eyes shifted slightly quickly so no one could to catch anything wrong
He laughed and said, âYoung Sir, don't be joking around. The only time youâve met me, was last time at the restaurant. However Iâve seen the Sixth Prince. Was the Third Sister he mentioned...â
Ye Zi Muâs words successfully reverted Mu Zi Lingâs line of sight.
He had not finished his sentence yet, but Mu Zi Ling understood.
This person really did know that she was a female dressed in male clothes. He even knew her identity. Yet he was still cutting corners by asking her. He didnât even expose her identity yet. Did this guy have good or bad intentions?
She knew that she had only seen him once last time, however, whenever she saw him, she always had the feeling he seemed familiar but she couldnât say how. The previous owner of this body had probably seen him before.
It was probably like that! He hadnât exposed her identity yet, so there was no need for her to admit it so foolishly.
âWhat does Young Sir think about this oneâs idea?â Ye Zi Mu seemed like he wasnât interested in her identity and changed the topic back to buying a shop.
âItâs true I really want your shops, but Iâve heard that you didnât sell shops since you didn't like the noise. However right now, youâre willing to sell the shop to me without a cause or reason. Why are you doing this? We donât even know each otherâ
Mu Zi Ling opened her mouth curiously. Although she really want the shop here, he was too direct. It made her feel very suspicious.
âThis one wasnât afraid of noise. It was just that he couldnât find the right buyer. I feel like Young Sir and I have been fated with each other, so I am helping you achieve you goals by selling you the shop.â said Ye Zi Mu dignifying. He made it seem like this was the only reason why he was willing to sell the shop.
Fate? Helping another achieve their goals? Such a farfetched reason! Why did he want to sell her the shop so rashly. Could he be plotting something?
However, the reason she came here was to talk about the matters of the shop. Since he came looking for her, then she didnât have to go through as much trouble.
She wouldnât think any more into this. All she had to do was pay off the price and get the land deed. As long as the land deed was authentic, then the shop was herâs. With that, she wouldnât have to worry about people looking for problems later. In the future, she wouldnât have to stay in the Kingâs Manor with nothing to do.
Mu Zi Ling considered it for a bit and then asked, âIf I buy the shop, what will be the price?â
âFive hundred thousand.â Ye Zi Mu said these three words so simply.
âFive hundred thousand taels? Alright, deal.â agreed Mu Zi Ling quite frankly.
Five hundred thousand taels was a really cheap price for such a good area. In the future, money would just come flowing in.
When thinking about this, Mu Zi Ling immediately felt good. It seemed like she was running on the road to becoming wealthy.
However she had been too quick to make assumptions. Ye Zi Muâs upcoming words were like a bucket of cold water, freezing her heart.
âYoung Sir, you are misunderstanding. It is five hundred gold, not silver.â
Ye Zi Mu saw Mu Zi Lingâs eyes light up and knew what she was thinking about, so he âkindlyâ shattered Mu Zi Lingâs dream of earning big money.
âWha⦠What? Gold?!â shouted Mu Zi Ling unexpectedly.
She suddenly understood. This wasnât because of fate, it was because this shop was too expensive, so no one could afford it!