The Master's Mask Unveiled Again

Chapter 387: Chapter 386 A Special Existence Family

These people were from the elite families of Jinjing, around the same age as Xiao Qimo and Ye Jinwen, and had fairly good personal relations with them. To be specific, their good relations were with Ye Jinwen.

After all, given Xiao Qimo’s aloof personality, few people could enter his world.

If the Master of Jinjing, Qimo, personally acknowledged someone as “one of us,” that person would be on the fast track to success.

But so far, apart from Ye Jinwen, no one had received this honor.

One of the men, with a rather bewitching appearance whose hair emitted a blue sheen under the sunlight, was Yan Zheng from the Yan Family, one of the top families. Curious, he asked, “What do you think, is Qimo going to hide a beauty in his golden house?”

Shen Yihe from the Shen Family, who stood closest to him, waved his hand dismissively, “Hide a beauty in his golden house? Qimo might do anything, but hiding a beauty is out of the question. I bet a hundred thousand that he’s definitely up to some secret research again.”

“But what’s with the girls’ items and furniture?”

Yan Zheng thought about it and said, “I did hear that Mrs. Xiao has been pushing him hard. Xiao Qimo isn’t that old; I don’t know why their family is so eager to see him married. My dad said that if Qimo comes home empty-handed again this year, Mrs. Xiao won’t let him through the door.”

After Yan Zheng spoke, the group became curious.

Could it be that Qimo is really getting a girlfriend?

That would make this year quite lively.

——

Outside the security line, Lu Xi had a lot more to say, but Lu Mian kept checking the time, hinting that his boarding time was nearing.

He spoke briefly but listed many things.

Lu Mian agreed to each point, and after they parted, she suddenly turned back and asked him, “Big brother, do you regret it? Not knowing about Sufeng Game Company’s competition content in advance?”

Lu Xi didn’t expect her to suddenly ask this and thought she was feeling guilty.

The moment he chose to stand by Lu Mian’s side, he was destined to part ways with Sheng Zijin.

He quickly waved his hands: “You don’t need to worry about my affairs; rest assured, I don’t regret it at all. Even if I can’t know the competition content in advance, I’ll give it my all!”

Lu Mian looked at him with his sincere and determined expression and smiled, “Actually, I wanted to say, some people, even if they knew the content in advance, it wouldn’t help them.”

“What do you mean by that?”

Lu Mian blinked, “I can’t say anymore, big brother. I need to catch my flight.”

Lu Xi nodded, took her casual comment to heart, and watched her check her ticket in person before reluctantly leaving, looking back three steps at a time.

The five of them were in first class, with a private cabin to themselves.

Once aboard the plane, Lu Mian automatically took the window seat, found herself a comfortable position, and fumbled in her pocket, preparing to stuff something into her backpack.

Xiao Qimo’s gaze hadn’t left her hands.

Giving a perfunctory look at Ye Jinwen.

Understanding the hint, Ye Jinwen immediately asked Lu Mian with curiosity, “Little Mianmian, what did your brother just tell you? I saw him seem to give you something.”

The cultured and scheming boss, in front of Little Mianmian, always plays the role of a gracious and open-hearted gentleman; as his brother, one can only fend off dangers on his behalf—acting as the meddling elder brother scouting for enemy movements.

It’s a thankless job.

Lu Mian wasn’t on guard against them, and before putting the object in her bag, she opened her palm, “Oh, it’s just a set of apartment keys my brother gave me; he told me to stay at his place.”

“?” Xiao Qimo’s eyes narrowed: “So?”

Lu Mian looked unconcerned, “So, I’m going.”

Ye Jinwen’s lips also twitched, “You’re going to stay at your brother’s place? Then wouldn’t Seventh Brother…” He glanced back and forth, checking Xiao’s expression.

“What’s wrong?” Lu Mian turned her head to look at Xiao Qimo.

The man composed himself, gracefully straightening his sleeves, and said indifferently, “Nothing.”

Ye Jinwen: Yeah, it’s nothing.

But, the love nest that someone had meticulously prepared would now be useless.

Lu Mian carefully stored the key away and shook her head: “My brother is quite attentive.”

Xiao Qimo looked away: I’m also very attentive…

During the flight, Mo Si and Mo Nie were busy dealing with affairs.

Xiao Qimo randomly flipped through a copy of “Physics Chronicles.”

Lu Mian hugged her phone, her fingers tapping the screen rapidly; her hands were busy, but her expression was casual and lazy.

Ye Jinwen, seeing everyone busy, felt quite bored.

Since he couldn’t play with his phone, he took the chance to fill Lu Mian in on some information about Jinjing.

“Little Mianmian, Jinjing’s families are different from those in Wucheng. The hierarchy among the families is very strict and important,” Ye Jinwen started by informing Lu Mian about the three Supreme Clans, five first-tier families, and ten second-tier families in Jinjing.

After finishing, he added, “Of course, with Qimo backing you up, you can do whatever you want in Jinjing. But, I must remind you, Brother Ye, there is one family you should be particularly cautious of, and try to avoid them as much as possible.”

Lu Mian, who at first seemed uninterested, lifted her eyes lazily upon hearing this, “Which family?”

Ye Jinwen deliberately played coy, “This family, actually, isn’t part of the 3+5+10 ranking, but they’re quite a special case. I’m not too clear on the specifics. Just be careful if you ever encounter someone from this family.”

He was trying to whet her curiosity, but Lu Mian was not taking the bait, calmly looking at him. She waited until he became anxious himself before he emphasized the main point.

“This family is the Yun Family, a special existence.”

“The Yun Family?”

Lu Mian’s brows slightly furrowed. In her memory, she only knew one person with the Yun surname, her master Yun Zhijuan.

She thought about her reason for coming to Jinjing, which was only to attend a physics training camp; she likely wouldn’t cross paths with those families, so it didn’t matter whether she interacted with them or not.

She noted down Ye Jinwen’s insights and then bent her head to continue playing with her phone.

Six dots floated over Ye Jinwen’s forehead—could she be any more indifferent?

After all, he had shared some secretive family insights, things others couldn’t easily learn about, yet she showed not the slightest interest.

However, Mo Nie on the side added another reminder, “Miss Lu, there’s also one family in Jinjing you shouldn’t provoke.”

This time even Ye Jinwen looked over curiously, how could he not know about this?

Mo Nie even winked at Ye Jinwen, “Young Master Ye, have you forgotten? Your fiancée’s family, the Shen Family, is also one you can’t afford to offend. Otherwise, it would hurt the harmony!”

Ye Jinwen: “…”

Mo Nie really wasn’t cute at all, bringing up exactly what should be left unsaid.

He had been trying desperately to ignore this matter, returning to Jinjing under immense pressure, only to be confronted with it unexpectedly.

The baby-faced just moments ago now looked downcast.

Lu Mian’s hand, playing the game, paused for a moment.

Ye Jinwen actually has a fiancée?