60: The Noble Young Master's Benefactor 2
On Lu Zhan's side, he was dazed by the agreement in front of him. It was a contract for Mu Lin to keep him as a kept man, providing a house, a car, and living expenses with quite generous treatment; all he needed to do was provide temporary markings for him at regular intervals.
Since the mission hadn't prompted success and there were no unbearable conditions, Lu Zhan signed the contract.
What followed was two years of being kept. Even those around Mu Lin knew of his existence, but they only laughed it off, seeing him as just a little pet Young Master Mu spent money to keep.
No one took him to heart, and Mu Lin never refuted it; he likely only treated Lu Zhan as a long-term, effective inhibitor.
Two years later, Mu Lin's career was flourishing, and he had matched with an Alpha who had high pheromone compatibility and a matching Family background.
Consequently, the Mu Family believed he should no longer stay by Mu Lin's side, so they threatened and warned him to leave of his own accord. At that moment, the mission also prompted success.
Lu Zhan didn't care anymore and went with the flow, leaving the Magic City for abroad. Later, he left a duplicate and departed from the Small World.
That was Lu Zhan's last impression of the previous world.
Thinking back on his experience in this world last time, Lu Zhan couldn't help but blush. Being kept by the Male Protagonist was a first in his life.
“009, how many years has it been since I left? Why was I abroad when I left, but I'm back in the Magic City now? Also, give me a brief summary of the Male Protagonist's situation during the years I was missing.”
As soon as Lu Zhan finished speaking, 009's habitually cheerful voice rang out in his mind.
“host, you have been gone for three years. The current world's Male Protagonist, Mu Lin, is now 30 years old with a blackening value of 90. The reason for his blackening is unknown.”
“The Male Protagonist's business is now very large. Under his leadership, the Mu Family has risen another level. Their status is now the top of the Magic City and undoubtedly among the front ranks in the country.”
“But strangely, he still has no partner, hasn't married, and is very clean-living, never having any scandals.”
“It has always been rumored in the high society of the Magic City that Mu Lin has a 'White Moonlight' who left a few years ago. He loves that person deeply and has been waiting for their return all these years.”
“Some also say that this so-called White Moonlight took the Mu Family's money, abandoned Mu Lin, and went straight abroad. Mu Lin now hates that person so much his teeth itch, but he was also emotionally scarred because of it.”
“In short, there are many rumors, and everyone has their own version.”
“As for the duplicate left by the host, he spent three years abroad, changed his name to Iris, and worked for a world-renowned financial institution. He has some talent but keeps a low profile.”
“A while ago, your college roommate Song Shu invited you back to be an investment consultant for his company. Since you've always had a good relationship, you agreed. You returned to the Magic City a few days ago, bought this house, and settled down.”
“host, that's roughly the basic situation of these past few years. Finally, a reminder to the host: please maintain your persona, perform immersively, and do not let the character's personality split between before and after.”
After 009 finished speaking, it went silent.
Lu Zhan took a moment to organize his thoughts. The 'White Moonlight' 009 mentioned... surely that couldn't be talking about him?
Lu Zhan's brow furrowed slightly, feeling it was unlikely. During those two years they spent together, Mu Lin was very cold and always had a business-like attitude. It was Lu Zhan who, out of mission objectives, showed Mu Lin a bit more care and concern.
A blackening value of 90 wasn't high, but the difficulty lay in the persona of this world: aloof with a touch of pride, and having been treated that way years ago—kept and then forcibly driven away.
After this series of events, for the Lu Zhan who had to maintain his persona, it was absolutely impossible for him to take the initiative to find the other party or have any further involvement with Mu Lin.
Lu Zhan pondered in his heart, reviewing his interactions with Mu Lin from beginning to end, picking out the points he felt could be utilized.
After several rounds of deliberation, he finally formulated a highly feasible plan in his mind that would not only successfully maintain his persona but was also perfectly flawless.
After the previous three worlds, Lu Zhan already had an idea. Since the blackening was because of him and he had now appeared in the Magic City, it wouldn't be long before Mu Lin came knocking on his door.
He didn't believe he had done anything to wrong Mu Lin; what right did Mu Lin have to blacken? If anyone should blacken, it should be him, Lu Zhan.
He was born into humble circumstances, yet he had his own sense of aloofness and pride.
Even knowing that such a condescending, playboy young master could never truly fall for him, he still stayed by Mu Lin's side for two whole years with a heart full of sincerity, like a moth to a flame, only to receive the other's coldness.
He was also a somewhat famous figure at Magic City University, yet with Mu Lin, he became the little pet others saw him keep at will. Once Mu Lin had a better new flame, he was warned and threatened, forced to leave in a pathetic state.
This process sounded practically perfect. He suddenly felt a bit of anticipation; seeing that high-and-mighty top-tier young master weeping humbly before him should be quite beautiful.
Looking at the tall and luxurious Mu Corporation building built by the river outside the window, a smile slowly curled on Lu Zhan's face, his indifferent eyes carrying a hint of playfulness.
It was clearly visible that the experiences of the previous three Small Worlds had eventually stained his cool and indifferent nature with a touch of malice.
Meanwhile, on the top floor of the Mu Corporation, Mu Lin was sitting in the chair behind his desk. He was listening to Assistant Li's report, deep in thought, nodding occasionally.
Compared to the playboy young master of a few years ago, the current Mu Lin was undoubtedly much more mature and stable, with an Aura of authority emanating from him.
Every gesture displayed elegance and nobility, which, paired with his exceptionally superior looks, made him inexplicably more charming.
Buzz... Buzz...
The phone on the desk suddenly rang. Mu Lin glanced at it out of the corner of his eye, a cold light flashing in his gaze. Could there be news of that person?
He raised his hand to signal Assistant Li to leave first. Once the office door was closed, his slender fingers swiped across the screen to answer the call.
“Did you find him?”
His voice was deep and magnetic, carrying the dignity of someone who had held a high position for many years.
“President Mu, finding someone abroad is a bit difficult, but it's a piece of cake domestically. The person you're looking for just arrived in the Magic City a few days ago. The detailed address has been sent to your phone.”
Mu Lin felt an indescribable sense of helplessness. When he couldn't find him, he longed and hoped; now that he had actually found him, he didn't know how to make amends.
“Mm, I see. The money will be transferred on time.”
Mu Lin hung up immediately after speaking, pinched the bridge of his nose, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, and looked outside in silence.
His meeting with Lu Zhan was an accident. The other's appearance at the time could be said to have saved him. Otherwise, based on what he later discovered, his current situation would likely not be very good.
This was also why he had acted so ruthlessly back then, directly making that person who set the trap and the Family behind them disappear from the Magic City.
Afterward, he had originally just wanted to repay Lu Zhan, but he found himself particularly missing the other's Pheromones. Just one temporary marking was enough to make his body and soul clamor with an uncontrollable urge.
He thought perhaps he had used inhibitors for too long and had absolutely no resistance to an Alpha's Pheromones. It would be better to have long-term contact to cultivate his self-control and resistance, to see if he could take this opportunity to completely break the dependency.
That was why, after investigating Lu Zhan's background, he proposed that agreement: Lu Zhan would satisfy his needs, and he would provide Lu Zhan with money, fame, and status.