"I still find it easier to call you a forensic doctor." Xiao Lin sat up from the bed. "You want the staff, you'll have to wait until I take over, but whether I will even take over is still unknown."

"So you're agreeing to this deal?" Xiao Lin shook his head. "Dr. Xiao, you must know it's not fun to play tricks on me."

"I didn't mean to trick you, it's you who thinks of yourself as the target."

"Playing word games is pointless. How about we get practical?"

"For example?"

"I'll help you ascend to your Xiao Family position, and you give me the staff."

Xiao Lin chuckled twice. "Forensic doctor, I think you've gotten a few things wrong. First, I am already the heir to that position, I don't need anyone else's help to achieve it; second, the staff symbolizes the power of the Xiao Family, giving it to you doesn't mean handing over the entire Xiao Family to you, do you think that's possible?; third, what's my reason for cooperating with you?"

Mu Rongyun could only say the person in front of him was arrogant. He stood up and walked to Xiao Lin. "In that case, until we meet again."

"Forensic doctor, you should say something practical, your purpose for coming here today."

"What if I said I have no purpose?" The forensic doctor walked back from the prison gate and stood before Xiao Lin, looking down on the man. "I just wanted to take a close look at the future heir of the Xiao Family."

"Now that you've seen, do tell me your purpose, so I can be prepared, right!"

"I want your Xiao Family to fall under your watch."

"Oh!" Xiao Lin repeated a name in his mind as he stared at the forensic doctor's back.

'Mu Rongyun'! Xiao Lin couldn't find the inherent hatred towards the Xiao Family from this name. He didn't want to believe Xiao Mu would betray the Xiao Family, but it was a fact. Would he have to face fratricide even before taking the position? Killing wasn't hard for him, but different meanings attach to it, equating different things he faces.

"Mu Rongyun!" Xiao Lin whispered the name and took a deep breath. "Consort Ling, you're around, aren't you!"

"Mm!" The voice was soft, but audible.

"I'm safe here, but if I'm guessing right, you'll go to the Wang Family. Wait for Yi to appear there, bring him back to the dark world before he acts, just to ensure none of them get entangled in this matter."

"Understood!" A voice answered him in the air.

The forensic doctor has been here, so where is Xiao Mu?

Xia Xue was meeting Xiao Mu for the first time. When the other party revealed he was Xiao Lin's third brother, she felt like she was meeting the parents; only the manner of meeting was somewhat peculiar.

Xiao Lin had been taken away by Wu Shuang for over twenty-four hours, implying detention. What problem couldn't even he solve? With such concerns, Xia Xue sat in the hall of 'Rhine,' where rehearsals for the new season's fashion show were ongoing.

She didn't need to look at those overly professional activities, leaving them to suitable people was her management style for her own brand, grasping principles and major directions was her work responsibility, leaving details for those professional staff to handle.

Upon Xiao Mu's appearance, Xia Xue was more surprised than unfamiliar, as Xiao Lin had never mentioned any family. If Xiao Mu didn't resemble Xiao Lin slightly, she would surely have doubts.

"I thought I'd need to spend some time proving my identity, but Miss Xia was so straightforward." Xiao Mu sat in Xia Xue's office, looking out from his seat and overseeing the entire financial district's panorama.

"I should have doubts, but given your resemblance to Lin, I feel such doubts are somewhat impolite."

"Miss Xia, no need for formalities, we're peers, so let's not be so courteous." As a brother, viewing Xia Xue, she's considered a graceful and beautiful lady, yet compared to another, she's far behind.

"May I ask, why did you specifically seek me out?"

"I'm not one for beating around the bush. Before this, I want to ask, has my brother ever mentioned us to you?" Xiao Mu's directness felt like a stab to Xia Xue's heart. His appearance gave her an initial judgment in her shock, and this was a good thing for him.

"In fact, I haven't heard about you from Lin." Xia Xue spoke softly and vaguely, feeling somewhat concerned about the other party, as well as about the unrest within her own heart.

"So that's how it is!" Xiao Mu's indifferent laughter made Xia Xue more embarrassed. "Miss Xia, have you heard of the Xiao Family?" Seeing Xia Xue shake her head, Xiao Mu changed his posture. "No wonder Xiao Lin has been protecting you so well. I have to reintroduce myself."

"I apologize, but I still wish to know if you need my help for anything in this visit."

"Xiao Lin probably hasn't told you about our existence, but I think you should have the right to know this point. Although I don't quite understand why Xiao Lin has kept you hidden so well, our Xiao Family doesn't subscribe to old-fashioned ideas of equal family backgrounds."

"Equal family backgrounds?"

"There are four great families in Yanjing. I think Miss Xia's family shouldn't be unfamiliar with this!" Xiao Mu clenched his fists against his chest and slightly raised his chin. Even as he sat opposite Xia Xue, he gave the impression of being the ruler here. "Our Xiao Family's power isn't within the country, compared with the Huaxia family, we are a half-rank higher."

Though Xiao Mu spoke subtly, being half a rank higher already suggests a level of height. Each of the four families has its own advantage, politically the Huaxia family is the strongest, to be half a rank above the Huaxia family... Xia Xue's eyes widened at Xiao Mu. She didn't understand the purpose of his visit today. Was he implying she should give up on Xiao Lin? Such realization terrified her.

"I would like you to directly get to the point!" The little girl's voice was trembling; Xiao Mu enjoyed the feeling of an eagle catching a chick, looking at the shivering girl brought him satisfaction.

"In the United States, our father heard about some matters here, seemingly related to Miss Xia, right!" Looking into her eyes, Xiao Mu released his clenched fists. "No need to be tense, though now Xiao Lin is caught in these disputes, making things difficult, he is after all the future heir of our Xiao Family."

"What kind of... family is the Xiao Family?"

"Put it this way, you might understand better; the power of the Xiao Family is only subordinate to all of Huaxia, do you understand?"(To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to vote at Qidian.com. Your support is my biggest motivation.)

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