Under the cover of night.

A small shadow lightfooted climbed over the garden wall, crouching as it neared the villa.

Though it may seem like nobody notices, every move is already seen by a man.

"Master Fu, this girl appeared this afternoon. Her origins and intentions are unknown."

Fu Lingxiao sat on the leather sofa, his expression cold and aloof. His dark eyes stared at the surveillance screen, his fingertips tapping lightly on the armrest. It was a casual movement, yet it radiated immense power.

On the monitor screen, he nimbly moved through the garden, crouching down and taking off his backpack to rummage through it.

Have a closer look.

The man said in a low voice.

The bodyguard Yun Tuo immediately tapped twice on the keyboard, enlarging the screen.

The next second, he clearly took out a big white steamed bun from his backpack and took two bites with relish. Then, he cautiously poked his head out to look around, seeing nothing amiss, he shoved the steamed bun back into his bag and continued on his way.

He even took a few bites in the middle.

As they drew closer to the villa, Yun Tuo asked, "Master Fu, should we capture them?"

A faint smile flashed across the man's murky eyes. His finger paused, then suddenly he strode out.

Yuntuo was about to follow, but Fu Lingxiao had already ordered: "You don't have to come."

"Master Fu, where are you going?"

"Catch the mouse."

Mu Xing arrived at the villa wall and looked around. Her pretty eyebrows could not help but knit together in confusion.

With a villa this big, which room is the study?

To investigate the fire that destroyed the Mu family twelve years ago, one must find what the master has hidden. By passing tests and proving to the master that they have enough capability.

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The back of his head slammed against a solid surface, and Mu Xing's brain buzzed. He turned his head to look at the source of the impact.

At this time, a tall man stood there.

The black shirt had the top two buttons undone, revealing a sliver of collarbone. The bottom half was a pair of black trousers. A simple combination, yet it exuded an aura of masculine sophistication and elegance from head to toe.

The moonlight cast upon his face, five senses like a stroke by a brush, rendered so vividly. Eyes as black as ink held a deep, unfathomable gaze, fixed and unwavering.

His god was faint, his corner tinged with a smile that was there and not there. He was cold and distant, yet mesmerizing.

Mu Xing stared at the man who had suddenly appeared, unconsciously chewing on her steamed bun. After a moment, she reacted and bounced back like a little rabbit, swallowing the steamed bun in her mouth and asking with a slightly open mouth, "Who are you?"

The man remained silent, his eyes gently fixated on the "little mouse" before him.

On top, paired with a pair of faded white jeans, it's incredibly simple.

She had her hair styled in two braids, framing a delicate face that hadn't been touched by makeup. Her skin was as white and clean as porcelain, with a pretty nose and cherry-like lips.

Under the moonlight, those big eyes looking at him were crystal clear and bright, like a few stars twinkling in a spring.

Looking no more than seventeen or eighteen, quite innocent in appearance, but with surprisingly bold courage, he dared to come here alone.

He silently withdrew his gaze, his voice soft and measured: "Don't worry Zhang, I came here for the same reason as you."

Mu Xing let out a sigh of relief. She thought she had been found.

"Are you also here to look for something?"

Mu Xing felt a sense of familiarity, like meeting a kindred spirit, and skipped back to the man's side.

The man was very tall and lanky, with a faint sandalwood scent lingering on him, which was particularly pleasant.

Mu Xing looked up at him, her voice soft: "Did you find your things?"

Her eyes flashed when she spoke.

What's the matter with people looking at them and wanting to bully them?

Fu Lingxiao lowered his gaze and said, "Not yet."

"Then let's go find them."

Mu Xing was about to take a run-up to the second floor when she suddenly heard a low, magnetic voice from behind her: "No need for that much trouble, there's no one inside."

As soon as the words left his mouth, the man had already walked toward the villa's main gate. Mu Xing hesitated for a moment before following him.

The opulent and intricate crystal chandelier lit up the entire living room, making the villa sparkle. It was large and impressive. Mu Xing swept her gaze around, finding it completely empty.

It's so strange. I clearly saw a car drive in this afternoon.

However, unbeknownst to anyone, the mercenaries were cooperatingly sleeping in the room. As for the bodyguards, they were currently hiding on the roof, gazing at the stars and the moon, about to transition from poetry and songs to discussions of life philosophy.

Fu Lingxiao tucked one hand into his suit pocket, and said in a low voice, "You can take your time to look."

Shen was calm and composed, not the slightest bit of guilt or nervousness like someone who's done something wrong. If Mu Xing didn't know he was also here to look for something, she would have thought this was his home.

Do you know where the study is?

Mu Xing asked, according to the clues, it can be confirmed that Master hid things in the study.

Fu Lingxiao's eyes darkened suddenly, "Upstairs."

Okay! Thank you.

Mu Xing ran eagerly upstairs. Though fast, her footsteps were nearly inaudible.

Fu Lingxiao followed leisurely behind, watching the small figure in front of him. He pursed his lips slightly.

The study is filled with many files, even some concerning the company's...

As she thought, Mu Xing who was running ahead suddenly stopped and turned back. Fu Lingxiao also stopped his steps. One tall, one short, because they were standing on different levels, their gazes met for once.

Tilting her little head, she stared at the man without blinking, "Why are you so familiar with this place?"

Fu Lingxiao's face was calm, his voice soft, "I've been here once."

"Oh."

I see, that makes sense.

Mu Xing put away her vigilance, gave a sweet smile, and continued to run upwards.

Fu Lingxiao lowered his eyes and chuckled lightly, "You're so naive."

The furnishings in the study were simple: a desk, an armchair, a bookcase spanning one wall, and a large wine cabinet.

Mu Xing went inside and quickly scanned the room. She rolled up her sleeves and started searching.

Various items and books were haphazardly thrown to the ground. Within minutes, the once tidy study was in disarray.

Outside the study, a man's eyes flickered with uncertainty.

I thought this little girl was here to steal our business secrets, but she doesn't seem interested in those files at all. So what is she looking for?

He frowned slightly, then after a moment, tentatively asked: "Those files from before, wouldn't be worth much if they were sold."

Who knew the little girl didn't react at all.

Fu Lingxiao endured and continued to observe.

After another ten minutes, the little mouse hiding in the liquor cabinet suddenly let out a burst of excited laughter. “Hahaha! Finally found it!”

Next, a bottle of red wine was brought out from the wine rack.

Just here for the wine?

Fu Lingxiao narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a light voice, "The most expensive one is in the middle of the top layer, and the one with the best mouth is on the far left of the second layer."

"You understand a lot!"

Mu Xing looked at the man at the door with admiration, then said, "But I'm not looking for wine."

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