After rebirth, I rejected the rich yandere lady

Xu Musen cleared his throat, but his gaze suddenly caught the panda charm hanging from the rearview mirror.

"Didn't I give this as a gift?" Xu Musen pointed at the panda charm.

Zhu Yulan glanced at it, her cool, pretty face showing a fleeting emotion before she snorted, "Hmph, it's just a freebie…"

"Then if you don't like it, give it back to me." Xu Musen said as he reached out to grab it.

"You dare!"

Zhu Yulan, baring her teeth, floored the accelerator, nearly sending Xu Musen, who hadn't fastened his seatbelt yet, flying out of the car.

"Pfft… Hahaha."

Zhu Yulan couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh at the slightly disheveled state of Xu Musen.

"Boss Zhu, you drive a Ferrari, can't you act a bit more mature and composed?"

Xu Musen helplessly buckled his seatbelt.

Zhu Yulan glanced at the panda charm and then began to speak, "I learned from you, isn't everyone a baby of eight years and over a hundred months?"

Xu Musen looked at her and laughed, "Boss Zhu can even make jokes now."

Zhu Yulan didn't respond to him, but she indeed felt much better in her mood after exchanging a few barbs with him.

The car arrived at a tea house.

This tea house was quite well-known among the business circles of Hu Hai, with many people choosing to discuss business or meet important clients here.

In a private room sat a middle-aged man in a suit and shirt who immediately stood up to greet Zhu Yulan as she entered.

"Miss Zhu, this must be Mr. Xu, my name is Gong Ziqiang."

The man introduced himself cordially and extended his hand.

Xu Musen noticed his demeanor and figured he must be someone in a director-level position at least.

However, he was still very respectful and somewhat ingratiating in the presence of Zhu Yulan.

It seemed the Zhu Family really wasn't simple.

"Hello, my name is Xu Musen, I apologize for the trouble of asking you to come here today."

Xu Musen didn't ride on Zhu Yulan's coattails.

Politeness was still required.

The three of them sat down.

Zhu Yulan didn't speak, but she started brewing tea, first handing a cup to Xu Musen and then passing the second cup to Gong Ziqiang.

"Thank you."

Gong Ziqiang seemed a bit overwhelmed with gratitude, displaying a low profile in front of this young woman, who was about the age of his daughter.

Having shared tea with Zhu Yulan numerous times, Xu Musen naturally didn't stand on ceremony, casually taking the cup and having a sip.

Gong Ziqiang observed this interaction and originally thought the two were merely acquaintances meeting for a chat.

But given the way they interacted, it seemed their relationship was quite close.

The Zhu Family had some influence in Hu Hai, and he, a small-time Director at a car registration office, usually had no access to them.

This was a good opportunity for him.

"Mr. Xu, I heard from Miss Zhu that you're looking to get a car registration?"

Gong Ziqiang took the initiative to ask.

"Yes, I'm not a local resident, so I thought it would be convenient to have a local car plate when driving in the city center." Xu Musen went straight to the point.

Although he didn't want to owe Zhu Yulan too many favors and was maintaining his decorum, he couldn't appear too submissive either.

Frankly speaking, sometimes acting more high-profile can actually earn you more respect from others.

"The hukou isn't an issue, we always encourage people to develop their business in our city. Do you have any particular requirements for the car plate?"

"Not really, anything close enough would do." Xu Musen said with a smile.

Gong Ziqiang inwardly snorted.

The hidden message of "anything close enough" was basically "you figure it out."

Why do young people nowadays all talk in such roundabout ways?

"No problem, why don't you come over in the next two days? I can prepare a selection for you to check out in advance."

"Sure, thanks a lot, Director Gong."

"Hey, we're all in Hu Hai, it's only right to help each other out."

Gong Ziqiang was all smiles, trying to earn favors from both ends through his words, but his main target was actually Zhu Yulan.

"I'll remember this kindness, and if there's anything I can help you with in the future, I'll do my best."

But at this moment, Xu Musen lifted his teacup, and with one phrase, directed all the favors back to himself.
Your journey continues at empire

Gong Ziqiang maintained his smile but gave him a few more careful looks.

These young people are quite tactful and sensitive indeed.

Conversation over.

Gong Ziqiang had to leave, and Xu Musen went out alone to see him off, carrying the prepared gifts.

As Gong Ziqiang got into the car, Xu Musen placed the items he was holding onto the passenger seat.

"Look at you, what is this? We already agreed that today was just a friendly favor…"

Gong Ziqiang voice his protest, but the increased smile on his face was quite noticeable.

After all, the license plate number was one of his invisible sources of income, exchangeable either for money or for favors.

Today's favor seemed not so easily escalated, but receiving gifts was naturally pleasant.

"I took the liberty of requesting your presence today, afraid that it might interrupt your work, so let this be a little fuel for your car. Please take extra care with the license plate issue."

Xu Musen said with a smile, as he closed the passenger door.

"Boss Xu will be a great man in the future; we should keep in touch when there's nothing urgent."

Gong Ziqiang handed him a business card.

"Well, thanks for that." Xu Musen didn't refuse and took it right away.

They waved goodbye.

Xu Musen looked at the business card in his hand, realizing that the gift he gave had indeed been effective.

Back at the tea house, Zhu Yulan looked at him and hummed slowly, "Are you satisfied now?"

"Boss Zhu's face is truly unbeatable; I'm impressed."

"Are you implying that I'm shameless?"

Zhu Yulan gave him a glance, but still raised her delicate cheeks.

Zhu Yulan was on the thin side, her face completely devoid of any excess fat, and her bone structure was excellent—her beauty was already at the upper limit of human aesthetics.

As for the extra point to make it perfect, it belonged to the beauty seen through the eyes of a lover.

Actually, if Zhu Yulan wasn't so flat, her height and temperament would likely make her look pretty good in a cheongsam.

"So, to express my gratitude, should I WeChat you fifty to go eat at KFC?"

"Pfft, at least a hundred!"

"Deal!"

The two of them exchanged smiles and left the tea house together.

Just as Xu Musen had only just climbed into his Ferrari and left.

Right behind him, two tall figures walked down from the tea house.

"Eh, that figure just now... why does it look so familiar?"

Liu Rushuang muttered to herself as she watched the departing Ferrari.

Yao Mingyue, on the other hand, narrowed her eyes instantly; her highly efficient infidelity detection satellite had already been activated.

She watched the Ferrari disappear around the corner, grinding her teeth quietly.

"Xu Musen..."