Chapter 172: Principle

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Xu Jialu knew it was normal for his parents to be worried due to his past actions. A rare serious expression on his face as he said, “Don’t worry. Even if I die, I’ll protect her.”

‘I won’t allow anyone to hurt my precious sister!’

With Xu Jialu’s guarantee, the Xu couple was greatly relieved.

…

Outside the hospital.

Mo Shenbai opened the car door and let Xu Youyou get into the car first. He placed his hand over her head to ensure she did not hit the head. Just as he was about to get into the car, his phone suddenly rang. He did not close the car door and walked to the side to answer the car. The entire time, his eyes were fixed on the young woman in the car.

Pei Chuan’s voice rang from the other end of the line.

“I’ve checked the list of names given by Mr. Xu. After the incident that year, those who were expelled left and didn’t return to Mo City. Those who were sent to the juvenile detention center were sent abroad after they were released; they didn’t return to Mo City as well. I could find any connection between them and this matter.”

This was a black stain in those people’s lives, after all. It was not surprising they did not return to Mo City. This also meant that the matter this time had nothing to do with them.

Xu Youyou did not know who called Mo Shenbai and she could not hear him as well. She lowered her gaze and began to pick at her nails. She really wanted to bite them, but when she thought about how Mo Shenbai might see them, she dismissed the idea.

“Alright,” Mo Shenbai said simply, “Continue to monitor them. Let me know if there’s anything unusual.”

After ending the call, Mo Shenbai got into the car. He patted Xu Youyou’s head and asked, “Are you okay?”

Xu Youyou nodded.

At this time, Xu Jialu, who managed to catch up with the duo, got into the passenger seat. As soon as he entered the car, his phone began to ring, breaking the silence in the car.

The call was from Mo Zhiyun. Someone had posted something about Xu Youyou on Weibo. However, not many people had seen it at the moment. She had obtained the IP address and sent it to Xu Jialu.

It did not take long for Xu Jialu to trace the IP address to Building 18 of Jubilant Residence, but there was no way to find the specific unit. He turned to look at Mo Shenbai and Xu Youyou before he lowered his head. He quietly texted Mo Shenbai to send Xu Youyou home first.

Mo Shenbai nodded imperceptibly after glancing at the message. He turned to Xu Youyou and said, “Youyou, I’ll send you…”

Before Mo Shenbai finished speaking, Xu Youyou interjected. “I want to go with both of you.”

Based on Xu Jialu’s conversation on the phone, Xu Youyou could vaguely figure out what happened. She also knew Xu Jialu must have already traced the IP address.

Xu Jialu frowned. “Why do you want to come with us? You’re still a child. Go home and drink milk. Don’t wander around outside.”

Xu Youyou tugged on Mo Shenbai’s sleeve. Her tone was resolute as she said, “I want to go. Bring me with you, okay?”

Mo Shenbai’s Adam’s apple bobbed a few times. He did not want to bring her along, but it was hard for him to refuse her when faced with her pleading expression.

Xu Youyou pursed her lips and looked at him innocently. She shook his arm gently and said pleadingly in a soft voice, “Please, Mo Shenbai…”

“Okay.” Mo Shenbai agreed without any hesitation.

Xu Jialu rolled his eyes and sneered. “Where are your f*cking principles?”

Mo Shenbai raised an eyebrow and said, “Why don’t you try refusing her?”

Xu Youyou turned to look at Xu Jialu and said, “Brother, you’re the best…”

Xu Jialu gave up immediately. “Alright, alright, alright. If you want to go, then go.”

A derisive smile appeared on Mo Shenbai’s face as he scoffed.

Xu Youyou: “?”

“So, he’s the best?” Mo Shenbai asked.

Xu Youyou: ‘…’

‘Why is he getting jealous over this?’

Xu Jialu seized the chance and said proudly, “What can you do? The position of brother is irreplaceable!”

Mo Shenbai did not say anything, but his expression was as dark as the bottom of a pot.

Xu Youyou: “…”

‘Brother, please let me live!’

…

Jubilant Residence.

Xu Jialu looked at the tall building and cursed under his breath, “F*ck! How are we going to find the other party with so many units here? We can’t just knock on the door one by one, can we?”

Mo Shenbai called Pei Chuan.

Ten minutes later, the manager of the property came over with the registration information of the residents of Building 18. He said respectfully, “Chairman Mo, this is the information of the residents in Building 18. Please let me know if you need help searching for the person.”

The property manager spoke carefully and respectfully, but there was a hint of flattery in his voice as well.

Mo Shenbai’s face was expressionless as he took the information and said tonelessly, “We can do it ourselves. Just leave one person here, and the rest can leave.”

“Yes, yes, yes.” The property manager dismissed everyone and stayed behind. The person in front of him was the Chairman of Mo Group, after all. He would definitely benefit if he performed well.

Xu Jialu looked at the flattering expression on the property manager’s face and complained, “I forgot that Jubilant Residence was developed by the Mo Group.”

Xu Jialu had temporarily forgotten that Mo Shenbai was a ruthless capitalist whose blood was black.

Xu Youyou stood next to Mo Shenbai and leaned closer to have a look at the list.

Mo Shenbai bent slightly so she could look at the list as well.

Xu Jialu began to speculate, “What if it’s someone we don’t know? Or what if the other party rented the house?”

If that was the case, it would be a waste of time to go through the list.

“The management of Jubilant Residence is very strict. We have the information of our tenants as well. As long as it’s someone you know, you’ll definitely find him or her on the list,” the property manager hurriedly said. He wanted to show his competence in front of Mo Shenbai.

Mo Shenbai did not raise his head as he replied to Xu Jialu. “No, it’s definitely someone Youyou knows with a lot of hatred in her heart…”

“What if the person doesn’t stay here? Perhaps, he or she came to a friend’s house and used the WIFI? What if…”

Before Xu Jialu finished speculating, Xu Jialu suddenly said, “Wait.”

Mo Shenbai’s hands stilled.

Xu Youyou’s slender finger trailed down the paper and stopped at a name.

“Are you sure it’s her?”

Xu Youyou’s thick eyelashes fluttered as she lowered her gaze and said, “Apart from Lin Zhihuan, she’s the only one who looked for trouble with me recently.”

The property manager took a look. Then, he immediately said, “This young lady is a tenant, and she just moved in less than a month ago.”

Mo Shenbai closed the file and said, “Lead the way.”

…

Unit 2503 of Building 18.

The doorbell was ringing furiously.

“Who is it?”

A woman’s soft but impatient voice rang from inside.

The door opened, revealing a beautiful face.

When Bai Qingyu saw the people at her door, a hint of panic flashed in her eyes. However, she quickly calmed down and asked, “Why are you here at my house?”

The door that was only half-open was kicked open completely by Xu Jialu.

Bai Qingyu was so frightened that she instinctively took a step back. “What are you trying to do? I’m warning you, if you dare to do anything, I’ll call the police!”

Xu Jialu sneered. “Go ahead! Coincidentally, I also want to make a police report.”

Bai Qingyu, who was guilty, dared not look at Xu Jialu. Instead, she looked at Xu Youyou. When she saw the property manager standing next to Xu Youyou, she hurriedly said, “Manager, they…”

Before Bai Qingyu finished speaking, the property manager, who was very tactful, said, “Chairman Mo, if there’s nothing else, I’ll get back to work.”

The property manager turned a blind eye to Bai Qingyu’s request for help.

‘What a joke! How many people in Mo City dare to offend Chairman Mo? Unless I’m crazy, why would I risk offending the big boss for a tenant?’