Chapter 503 - Head-on Confrontation (1)
Chapter 503: Head-on Confrontation (1)
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Zhao Youlin’s expression abruptly changed. She looked up at the old man, who looked a bit like Mu Tingfeng, and barely maintained her composure as she replied politely, “Grandpa Mu, what did you say just now? I did not catch it.”
Upon hearing Zhao Youlin’s words, the former master of the Mu family did not reply to her. He remained looking stoic and stared at Zhao Youlin.
To be frank, the former master Mu’s jawline and features were very much similar to Mu Tingfeng. However, he looked paler compared to an average person due to his ailments. Even so, his imposing aura was still prominent.
To be precise, his exceedingly pale complexion created the impression that the chilly presence around him was only growing increasingly solemn. This was especially so with his cold gaze that was similar to Mu Tingfeng.
Mu Tingfeng had a pair of deep eyes. The moment one met his gaze, their eyes would be almost magnetized to him and they would find it hard to escape from his gaze. Meanwhile, the former master of the Mu family’s eyes were akin to a sharp and long sword that would pierce the softest of spots in their hearts once they let their guard down, like a single blow that could instantly get one killed.
As such, Zhao Youlin felt like she was being disassembled one piece at a time under such a gaze and could no longer hide any more secrets from him.
Zhao Youlin subconsciously pursed her lips and did not say anything.
Apparently, Mu Tingfeng also had not expected the former master to raise such a sensational topic the moment they met. He was stunned for a moment before he raised one of his eyebrows and took a step forward. He blocked Zhao Youlin from his view as an attempt to stop the former master from resting his gaze on Zhao Youlin.
When the former master saw this, he narrowed his eyes. There was a hint of displeasure from the way he looked at Mu Tingfeng.
Zhao Youlin quickly went forward and pulled Mu Tingfeng to her side. She then laced her fingers with his and took the initiative to meet the former master of the Mu family’s gaze. She asked him in a way that was neither humble nor scornful, “May I know what makes you think so?”
Seeing that Zhao Youlin had taken the initiative to stand up and share the burden with Mu Tingfeng instead of hiding behind him to seek protection, the hint of displeasure in the former master’s eyes gradually faded. His eyes lit up as he said, “The previous Zhao Youlin never had the guts to look into my eyes, much less question me so boldly.”
The smile on Zhao Youlin’s face turned stiff. The corners of her lips twitched. ‘What did he mean, “question him”?! It was clear that I’m only asking a question politely and cautiously!’
“Based on this point alone, don’t you think this is a bit too hasty to assume that I am not the previous Zhao Youlin?”
The former master of the Mu family stared at Zhao Youlin coolly before he added, “The previous Zhao Youlin would never possibly agree to divorce Feng, much less move away from the Mu family so readily.”
Zhao Youlin was rendered speechless.
She fell speechless as she stared at the former master’s cold and cunning eyes. At that moment, she knew that no matter how she defended herself, she could never convince the old man. Therefore, she might as well just speak the truth.
“Grandpa Mu, you indeed have good judgment. Indeed, I am not entirely the previous Zhao Youlin.”
The former master frowned further upon hearing Zhao Youlin’s ambiguous words. “What do you mean?”
“What I mean is, my appearance is still the same as your former granddaughter-in-law. However, if you were to probe further, my inner soul is no longer the same Zhao Youlin.”
The former master Mu cocked one of his eyebrows. The way Zhao Youlin had spoken had piqued his interest. Even though he felt this was interesting, the hint of puzzlement in his eyes had not faded. The way he looked at Zhao Youlin was still filled with query.
Zhao Youlin sucked in a deep breath before she spoke solemnly, “Grandpa Mu, do you believe in the supernatural?”
Right after Zhao Youlin spoke, the atmosphere inside the study room fell into a bizarre silence.
The suffocating silence slowly spread inside the study room and gradually developed an uncomfortable atmosphere.
Zhao Youlin kept her cool on the surface. However, unbeknownst to the rest, her back had already broken out in cold sweat.
Mu Tingfeng seemed to have sensed her nervousness. He slowly squeezed her hand, allowing her to find courage and strength in silence.
Zhao Youlin froze. She subconsciously turned her head around, only to meet Mu Tingfeng’s worried gaze. She felt a tinge of warmth in her heart. Her heart had originally raced due to nervousness, but now, it began to calm down.
The former master was puzzled upon hearing Zhao Youlin’s words. However, when he noticed the couple’s small interaction, his eyes flashed. He broke the silent atmosphere and said in a low voice, “What you mean to say is that you are actually… not a human?”
Zhao Youlin and Mu Tingfeng thought to themselves. ‘Why did that sound so weird?’
“Urm… You’re not wrong. Indeed, I died once. In my case, I would have passed away like most people. However, I was luckier than most. By the time I was awakened, I was given a body and a life for free. To put it bluntly, I suppose my case is considered as… a form of reincarnation.”
After Zhao Youlin finished speaking, she could not help but feel diffident. After all, no matter how she put it, things like this always sounded absurd. Regardless of the former master believing it or not, what worried her the most was that the old man might get spooked and weirded out.
But the truth showed that the old man’s mental capacity proved to be much stronger than Zhao Youlin had thought. After the initial shock, the former master shifted his gaze to Mu Tingfeng and asked profoundly, “You have long learned about this, huh?”
Mu Tingfeng paused before he slowly nodded. “I’m not so stupid to the extent that I can’t even tell who is the person that I like.”
Mu Tingfeng’s words had fully stated his stance. He wanted to marry the woman in front of him, regardless of whether she was Zhao Youlin, a human being, or a ghost.
The former master slightly held back in the way he sized Zhao Youlin up. However, he remained looking indifferent as if regardless of whether Zhao Youlin was a human being or a ghost, this had nothing to do with him.
As she took in the former master in his current state, Zhao Youlin felt strange. The reason Mu Tingfeng had compromised to marry the previous Zhao Youlin was all because of the former master’s approval. She thought that the reason the former master had done so was because he was quite fond of his granddaughter-in-law.
Even after he had learned that the previous Zhao Youlin’s body had been occupied by a ghost, the old man looked indifferent. This was truly thought-provoking.
The former master fell silent for a brief moment before he asked Mu Tingfeng once again, “Do your parents know about this?”
Mu Tingfeng shook his head. “Apart from me, my parents and the Zhao family don’t know about this.”
The former master quirked one of his eyebrows. He paused for some time before he heaved a sigh and said, “Well, I’ll let you young people handle your own things. I’ll keep this a secret for you.”
‘That’s all?!’ Zhao Youlin was shocked. She turned her head around and cast a glance at Mu Tingfeng, only to find him looking calm, as if he had expected this to happen.
Zhao Youlin furrowed her eyebrows. In the end, she could no longer hold herself back. While the former master was still paying attention to her, she asked, “Grandpa Mu, may I ask you a question?”
“What is it?”
“Why did you allow Mu Tingfeng to marry the previous Zhao Youlin in the beginning?”