After Switching Bodies, the Mad Overbearing CEO Takes Over the Entertainment Industry-Chapter 174 - : The Moon Within His Reach
Chapter 174 -174: The Moon Within His Reach
Ji Weinan felt as if his brain was about to explode.
He panted heavily, more than a month had passed since the incident, and he wondered how he could uncover the truth…
After returning to her room, Ji Tian took a bath and found several bruises on her body from fighting with Black Spade Q, especially on her arms, which were terrifyingly purplish-black.
Fortunately, it was cold now, and everyone wore long sleeves, so nothing was visible.
After applying some medicine, Ji Tian lay down on the bed, took out her cell phone, and chatted with Qin Jiangsheng. Normally, he would reply within a few minutes, but even after an hour, there was still no response. Ji Tian, half-asleep, was startled awake by the thunder rolling outside.
Checking the time, it was already midnight, and Qin Jiangsheng hadn’t replied. She assumed he had already gone to bed and sleepily sent him a goodnight message.
Outside, the rain poured down heavily, and amid the sound of the rain, Ji Tian slowly fell into a deep sleep.
Beiwang Sea Coast
On the sea, the waves, spurred by the rain and wind, crashed in layers heavily onto the beach, throwing a black figure onto the shore.
He vomited a pool of water as he breathed in air and painfully crawled towards safer grounds. After moving away from the beach, he collapsed onto the muddy ground, unconcerned about the yellow mud staining his clothes.
He removed his mask, revealing the pale face of a young man, holding the perfectly intact Inheritance Order in his hand. It felt cold to the touch; he clenched it a bit tighter, unable to suppress a smile—it was the key to his freedom.
Today, he had not shed any blood.
Tiantian, I have already followed your direction halfway.
He couldn’t forget the hatred; he couldn’t forgive Qin Wantang, but he wouldn’t commit evil deeds again.
Qin Jiangsheng coughed lightly, shivering all over as he observed the thick black night, and finally, with great effort, left the place.
“Young Master Qin, are you crazy? Never mind losing the Inheritance Order, but why would you jump into the sea to find it? What would I do if something happened to you?!” Qu Rong bumped into Qin Jiangsheng; he had also been searching on the beach and nearly got swept away by the waves before he found him in a wooded area.
“Qu Rong, help me up.”
Qu Rong put his arm around his shoulder and then took Qin Jiangsheng to the car parked outside, still grumbling, “You are not allowed to act like this next time; I was almost worried to death. You never listen, kid. In my opinion, it would be better if the so-called Inheritance Order stayed sunk at sea forever—it’s nothing but trouble when brought up.”
Inside the warm car, Qin Jiangsheng finally felt better, having held his breath in the sea for too long, almost thinking he wouldn’t make it, but fortunately, a sudden surge of wind and waves had rolled him to the shore.
“Good that I got it.” He slipped the Inheritance Order into his pocket and asked, “Where’s my phone?”
Qu Rong started the car but couldn’t resist rolling his eyes, “It’s here. No one stole it. The moment you return, you’re asking for your phone. What’s the rush? Messaging your sweetheart?”
Qin Jiangsheng ignored him, opened WeChat, and saw that Ji Tian had sent him a goodnight message.
The dim light from the screen illuminated his slightly curved eyes. He noted the time—Ji Tian had sent the message at twelve ten, certainly not going to bed on time.
His fingers, a bit stiff from the cold, set the phone down and warmed his hands before replying: [You should go to bed on time. Kids who stay up late don’t grow tall, goodnight…]
His fingertips paused, and he added two more words at the end: Tiantian.
After setting down the phone, he felt a fine indescribable sensation tangling at the bottom of his heart, as though suddenly, his once empty heart was gradually filling up, chasing away the cold, grim years like a warm current, tightly enveloping him, bringing a kindness he had never seen before.
People in the Black District respected and feared him, and those at school distanced themselves from him.
If he had never met Ji Tian, he would have left the Capital City as Mo Jiu had arranged and lurked in the dark to further his career because Mo Jiu had promised to help him take revenge.
He would not have had such a leisurely and pleasant time.
The engagement moon jade pendant was hung around his neck, as if by doing so he was very close to Ji Tian, close enough to touch the moon whenever he reached out.
He reached out and touched it; the jade was somewhat moist, cool to the touch, which comforted him.
On the car ride, he slowly fell asleep and, after who knows how long, Qu Rong nudged him awake, worry in his voice, “Young Master Qin, you should change into a set of dry clothes first; you’ll get sick like this.”
Qin Jiangsheng’s head was terribly groggy, and as he turned to look at the street lamps lit in the Black District, the lights seemed to dazzle his eyes. He slightly licked his dry, feverish lips, “We’ve arrived? Let’s go see Ninth Young Master.”
It was already 4 a.m., and it would cool down soon.
Seeing his pale face flush red, Qu Rong realized something was wrong and touched his forehead. “Damn, your temperature’s so high it could fry an egg. Young Master Qin, let me first take you to the hospital.”
Qin Jiangsheng pushed open the car door and stood up, “No need; I’ll just change when I get back, it’s the same.”
He had thrown his suit aside and now wore only a thin black shirt, which was half-dried from his body heat. At this hour, Mo Jiu had not gone to sleep yet, waiting for him to return with the items.
Qu Rong could not persuade him otherwise and had to closely follow behind, afraid that he might collapse.
Top floor office of Building A
Hearing the sound of the door, Mo Jiu carefully wiped the picture frame he held and placed it where only he could see.
Qin Jiangsheng immediately noticed his movement. The photo had been there ever since he had been with Mo Jiu. He cherished it greatly, almost always carrying it with him and even keeping it in his embrace while sleeping; he had never seen the person in the photo.
It was said that the photo had been with Mo Jiu for a very long time. Though the frame had been changed time and again, the photo had never been replaced. Rumor had it, it was Mo Jiu’s first love.
“Did you bring the item?”
Qin Jiangsheng shifted his gaze, placing the Inheritance Order on the table in front of him.
Mo Jiu picked it up and examined it against the light, “Are you sure it’s authentic?”
“Mhm.”
Mo Jiu then slowly smiled, his tone gentle, “You’ve worked hard, Ah Jiang.”
“Ninth Young Master, I…”
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“Sigh.” Mo Jiu sighed, interrupting Qin Jiangsheng, “I truly considered training you as my successor. Once I couldn’t handle the organization anymore, I planned to hand it over to you. But to think you’ve been intent on leaving. I checked around and discovered you’ve been quite close to that Ji girl. Ah Jiang, is it because of her that you want to leave?”
Qin Jiangsheng’s expression changed, and his entire body became alert, “Ninth Young Master, the decision to leave the organization was my own, unrelated to anyone else.”
Mo Jiu looked at him, sneering internally. He really couldn’t raise him to be loyal, despite having taken care of him for two years, he couldn’t compete with someone who appeared just two months ago.
The bronze Inheritance Order spun between his fingers, and he couldn’t understand; even if he hadn’t been very good to Qin Jiangsheng, there was still the lifesaving grace, wasn’t there?
How could this young rabbit finally be the death of him?
