An Unexpected Encounter

Luo Yao could never have anticipated that Mu Yaochen’s intellect would surpass even Su Mengqi’s.

“How is it?” Mu Yaochen was taken aback when Luo Yao brought her here.

As they left the store with the green and white logo of a female demon, Luo Yao found himself holding two simple plastic cups. Although this world hadn’t yet discovered the perfect bubble tea, finding a drink with a similar taste wasn’t too difficult.

“Do you like this?” Back in the car, Luo Yao handed the second cup of red tea latte to Mu Yaochen, having bought one identical to his own, as per her request.

Of course, the money spent was Mu Yaochen’s; before Luo Yao entered the store, she had given him a bank card, instructing him to use it for payment.

Mu Yaochen examined the red tea latte in front of her, realizing it bore no resemblance to the bubble tea she remembered.

“Well, let’s get going.”

Mu Yaochen noticed that time with Luo Yao always seemed to slip by.

“Want to go home?” The sky had darkened completely, and they were now in the midst of rush hour traffic, with vehicles moving slowly.

Mu Yaochen was stuck in the traffic, with all cars waiting patiently for the traffic light to change at the nearby intersection. Although the distance was short, it would take a long time to pass through the congested road.

In the meantime, Mu Yaochen picked up the red tea latte and took a sip.

The red tea latte, while similar in taste to bubble tea, was distinctly different. It was more like a red tea with a hint of milk, lacking the sweetness and aroma of true bubble tea.

“It’s too bland,” was Mu Yaochen’s initial thought after finishing the drink. She didn’t ask Luo Yao why this red tea was called a ‘latte,’ wondering if it was just because it contained a bit of milk.

There was also a faint taste of rock sugar.

Luo Yao had already finished his drink, as it lacked the pearls, allowing him to drink it quickly. However, he wasn’t entirely satisfied with the taste, wishing it were sweeter.

After the initial thirst was quenched, boredom set in.

Mu Yaochen hoped that Luo Yao would initiate conversation, but she found herself talking to herself the entire time.

After a long wait, Mu Yaochen finally reached the suburban area.

Upon returning to the villa, Mu Yaochen finished the remaining red tea latte. Her keen business acumen caught a whiff of a potential business opportunity, realizing that this red tea needed further refinement to become popular.

The current flavor only appealed to a niche market.

However, Mu Yaochen lacked experience in the food and beverage industry. Moreover, she doubted that Luo Yao, with his naive and somewhat foolish demeanor, could successfully manage such a venture.

The production costs, packaging, labor, and store rental fees were all high, leading Mu Yaochen to believe that Luo Yao would soon exhaust the initial 300,000 yuan.

What would happen if Luo Yao ran out of money?

Mu Yaochen tossed the plastic cup into the garbage can in the courtyard.

What would a man do without money?

A young man with no survival skills, without money, could easily fall into gray-area industries.

Mu Yaochen suddenly envisioned Luo Yao becoming a ‘wayward youth’ if he lost his money.

Unexpectedly, she reached out and grabbed Luo Yao, who was still waiting for her to finish her drink. Before he could react, he found himself pulled into her embrace.

“You…no…” When Mu Yaochen grabbed him from behind, Luo Yao initially tried to resist, but he was no match for her strength.

“Listen, Luo Yao, if you ever run out of money, come to me.” Mu Yaochen held him tightly, unable to imagine what Luo Yao might do if he truly ran out of money.

She wanted to bridge the gap between them and alleviate Luo Yao’s deep-seated fear of her, but Luo Yao’s fear wasn’t due to her actions; it stemmed from her very presence.

“I know.” Luo Yao nodded in her embrace, though he wasn’t sure why she had done this.

Perhaps this was her way of showing kindness.

After spending time with Mu Yaochen, Luo Yao had realized her emotional deficiency, likely stemming from her upbringing in the influential Mu family. She had been born with a silver spoon, and her experiences were vastly different from those of ordinary people. Frost, for instance, was even more extreme, having no understanding of what emotions were.

Luo Yao had learned about Mu Yaochen’s background, but he was also relieved. Despite being part of a wealthy family, Mu Yaochen wasn’t a spoiled brat or driven solely by physical desires. This was Luo Yao’s fortunate aspect; had Mu Yaochen been such a person, he would have been completely consumed by her.

Although Mu Yaochen appeared calm, her thoughts were twisted and violent. While those driven by physical desires might seek only Luo Yao’s body, Mu Yaochen desired his soul and heart. His physical form was merely a bonus in her eyes.

Perhaps, when they first met, Mu Yaochen was drawn to his physical appearance. After spending time with him, she became interested in his soul and heart.

After all, beautiful exteriors are common, but fascinating souls are rare.

Everyone has different aspirations. Luo Yao desired a simple, peaceful life, yet he also yearned for an extraordinary ability akin to a golden finger.

Why, as a reincarnator in such a bizarre world, did he lack the incredible opportunities and systems found in novels? Why did he not experience the thrilling plot twists and revenge stories, but instead found himself in a constant battle of wits with a woman, trapped in this prison?

A system would assign clear tasks and goals. His reincarnation was aimless and chaotic.

Life must go on, and giving up is just an excuse for his own inadequacy.

Since he was already in a passive situation, he might as well take the initiative.

Of course, this initiative didn’t involve pursuing Mu Yaochen.

Mu Yaochen was untouchable; based on his experience, if she developed feelings for him, she would instantly become a yandere. Given her status and wealth, if she turned into a terrifying yandere, he would face endless days in a basement with iron shackles.

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