No One Else Will Do But You - Chapter 51

The rise of commercial newcomers in recent years, led by e-commerce, has steered a new era of productivity.

Jiang Mu’s company, in particular, achieved great success domestically in a short period, becoming the country’s leading e-commerce platform. It was now expanding overseas and planning an international listing.

Naturally, the rise of a new power strikes a blow to many existing players.

Therefore, envious people always like to resort to petty tricks behind the scenes.

Unable to target the big players, they can only attack those connected to them.

The CEO’s office on the 22nd floor was brightly lit, but the atmosphere was exceptionally cold.

The high-gloss black desk reflected the light with a sharp, cold sheen. Jiang Mu toyed with a pen in his hand, looking expressionlessly at the content on the tablet. His eyes were intensely deep.

“This Lin Kun is also a student at the Medical University?”

Comrade Xiao Fang nodded. “Yes, he seems to be in the same major as Young Master Shu, but he is a graduating senior.”

A faintly cold arc tugged at the corner of Jiang Mu’s mouth. “To use his own son to do such a thing—he truly is quite deliberate. I guess he doesn’t want his son to graduate. Xiao Fang, leave the rest to me. Make sure the charge of slander sticks.”

Xiao Fang nodded. As he turned to leave, he quietly lamented: You can offend anyone, but never Young Master Shu, because Mr. Jiang Mu will exert all his power to punish that person.

Sigh, R.I.P.

A slender hand gently caressed the surface of the pen. Jiang Mu’s gaze fell out the floor-to-ceiling window. The towering skyscrapers represented a certain social status.

The responsibilities that come with entering society naturally increase exponentially compared to the responsibilities of a student. However, what he desired was not status, position, or money. The whole enterprise began simply to secure one particular thing for a certain person.

That precious key was in that person’s hand.

Therefore, anyone who tried to harm his precious beloved would ultimately suffer a painful consequence. What he wanted was to wholeheartedly protect that person as he grew up—and if he never fully grew up, all the better.

He had forgotten his own age; the number was irrelevant now.

The computer rang with a video communication. Jiang Mu reached out and pressed the button. It was Carlo.

“Hey, my dear Nelson, I hear you sorted someone out?”

Looking at his father in a white coat on the video, his face was full of smiles.

“Not sorting out, just a small lesson. This lesson is enough to make him remember.”

Carlo watched the changes in his son over the years. Very young, isn’t he? But also very mature, isn’t he? His style of doing things was extremely similar to the old Count’s. Was this a good thing or a bad thing?

“Learn to be patient. Not everything you think is good for Shu Luo is actually good for him. Child, you are still young,” Carlo said, propping up his chin and looking at the young man on the video, his meaning profound.

“But I can’t do nothing,” Jiang Mu understood his point. “I just hope he won’t be harmed because of me.”

Carlo put his hand down and leaned back in his chair, his expression growing serious. “It might not be that simple. This is just the beginning.”

Indeed, this was only the beginning.

Shu Yizhi had been very cautious in his dealings recently. Many people were watching him from the shadows.

“Mr. Shu, these are the documents for your signature.” The secretary placed the documents in front of him.

Shu Yizhi nodded. After reviewing them, he signed and then asked, “Has Shu Luo been to the company recently?”

The secretary shook her head. “I haven’t seen Young Master Shu come over.”

“Mmm, you may go back to work.”

After the secretary left, Shu Yizhi called Jiang Mu.

“It’s possible that the triad is targeting us. A great tree attracts the wind.”

“I’ve already assigned a bodyguard to watch Shu Luo. Shu Luo is safe with me.”

Shu Yizhi responded, “I’ve already arranged for people to watch your godmother and Yin Yin. Any potential danger will be eliminated.”

Jiang Mu stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, his sharp black suit highlighting his steady and mature demeanor, one hand tucked into his trouser pocket.

“Mmm.”

It’s time to start taking action.

Recently, Shu Luo also felt strange. Why did he always feel like someone was watching him? Was he being overly sensitive?

“Chen Cheng, I feel like someone is following us. Do you sense anything?”

Chen Cheng shook his head. “No, you must be too sensitive recently. Well, given what happened, I guess it makes sense.”

Shu Luo pretended to take out his phone to check his reflection, hoping to see behind him. But seeing nothing, he gave up. Maybe he truly was too sensitive.

Norman, dressed in plain clothes, walked among the students. He was Chinese-American, so he didn’t attract much attention. Wearing simple clothes, his presence was naturally low-key.

However, he was a little surprised that Shu Luo had sensed his presence.

He had been following Shu Luo these past few days for his safety, but fortunately, nothing had happened. Everything seemed normal.

So, he reported the situation as it was.

Jiang Mu felt a little relieved. He hadn’t had time to visit Shu Luo these days, nor had he called much, though he did send a few WeChat messages.

It was impossible not to miss him.

“Shu Luo, someone is looking for you downstairs.”

It was the dorm manager calling up.

Shu Luo had been sitting in the dorm for less than half an hour. He was confused. Who would be looking for him? Why didn’t they just come up?

“Uncle, do you know his name?”

“He said his name is He Zeming.”

He Zeming…

In the small flower garden outside the dorm, He Zeming stood waiting, his jersey drawing attention.

He Zeming’s eyes seemed to brighten when he saw the person walking out of the dorm building.

“He Zeming? Want to fight again?”

Looking at Shu Luo, who was wearing a light blue T-shirt today, He Zeming felt a very comfortable and gentle feeling, subtly catering to his aesthetic.

“No, I came to apologize to you. I was too impulsive last time and dragged you into trouble. I’m sorry.”

Shu Luo wasn’t surprised by his apology. He smiled and said, “Ah, the incident already happened. I accept your apology, but it can’t undo what happened.”

He Zeming was somewhat surprised by his attitude. Did he just accept it?

“Xiaowei told me. I was too impulsive and didn’t check the facts clearly.”

Shu Luo was casual. “Forget it. Anyway, I knocked you down.”

“…”

That was a little hurtful. Looking at Shu Luo’s thin physique, He Zeming hadn’t expected him to have any fighting skills.

“Do you have time to practice with me?” He Zeming wasn’t sure why he asked this, it just came out involuntarily.

“Practice? Practice fighting?” Shu Luo joked.

He Zeming scratched his head awkwardly. “Sanda. Don’t you practice that? I’m thinking of starting, too. Could you give me some pointers?”

Pointers?

Being given such a grand title, Shu Luo was surprised. He had only learned a few moves from Jiang Mu for self-defense.

“You’re giving me too much credit. I just learned it for self-defense. I really only know two or three moves,” Shu Luo said with a light chuckle, moving three fingers to illustrate.

Looking at his handsome face, even the fluttering eyelashes were beautiful… This person was truly unique. Indeed, attraction is strange.

“Are you interested in basketball?” He Zeming pointed to his jersey. “Basketball is my main sport.”

Playing basketball? That he could do. Most boys at the Medical University, especially in his department, were quite introverted. The ones who liked sports were mainly from other departments.

So, was this He Zeming extending an olive branch to him?

The sun was shining brightly, casting dappled shadows on the ground through the dense branches.