However, in reality, she was still disappointed. Lin Chuan had actually spent the night at Yang Zi's place.

"I..." Lin Chuan was visibly embarrassed.

"I never would've thought that a guy who constantly preaches about righteousness and morality could harbor such a sleazy side," Mu Bai sneered.

"You're misunderstanding." Lin Chuan hurriedly explained: "My relationship with Yang Zi isn't what you imagine."

"Then what should it be?" Mu Bai sneered: "Last night, the two of you were alone together. Whatever you did, I believe you know very well, don't you?"

"I!" Lin Chuan was somewhat at a loss for words, then quickly changed the topic and asked: "Mu Bai, did you follow me?"

"I have no interest in following you," Mu Bai looked at Lin Chuan disdainfully and said: "I just suspected that Liu Shaoqi's death had something to do with Yang Zi, so I intended to investigate her. I followed her last night, and to my surprise, I discovered that there was something going on between you two. Hmph, Lin Chuan, I truly misjudged you."

"This..." Lin Chuan didn't know how to explain. Indeed, something that shouldn't have happened took place between him and Yang Zi, but Lin Chuan didn't have much feeling for Yang Zi. If he had to say there was, it would only be the emotions from high school that had continued until now. Lin Chuan smiled wryly and said: "Alright, let's just say you misjudged me. Now, what have you discovered from your investigation?"

"There's still no concrete evidence proving that Yang Zi committed murder," Mu Bai shook her head and said: "But, this woman is just too strange. Her husband died, and she didn't seem sad at all. Furthermore, in the months before Liu Shaoqi's death, she transferred most of the Liu Group's assets into her own name. That's why I became suspicious."

"I see," Lin Chuan heard this and smiled, saying: "Then you don't need to investigate anymore."

"Why?" Mu Bai asked in confusion.

"Liu Shaoqi was indeed killed by Yang Zi," Lin Chuan glanced at Mu Bai.

Hisss...

These words suddenly coming from Lin Chuan's mouth shocked Mu Bai. Although she had always suspected it, after all, it was nothing but speculation, and she never dared to be certain it was true. Now that Lin Chuan had put it this way, Mu Bai believed him immediately; she didn't know why, but deep inside, she had an absolute trust in Lin Chuan.

"Really?" Mu Bai reflexively asked.

"Yes!" Lin Chuan nodded and said: "Mu Bai, I hope you won't continue to investigate this matter, let the truth sink into the East River."

"But, I am a journalist," Mu Bai immediately brought up her usual mantra.

"No, you're no longer a journalist now," Lin Chuan looked at Mu Bai with a smile and said: "You're now just a principal from Hope School, as well as a manager of the Sichuan University Fund. You're a part of Sichuan University Group. Understand?"

"This is about a human life," Mu Bai frowned.

"In this world, Liu Shaoqi isn't the only person to have died unjustly," Lin Chuan said with a smile: "Besides, Liu Shaoqi was a lifetime of evil, his death was well deserved. If we scapegoat Yang Zi for this, don't you think that would truly be unfair?"

"Why?" Mu Bai asked, confused.

"At the very least, the Liu Group is better off in Yang Zi's hands than it was with Liu Shaoqi, isn't it?" Lin Chuan glanced at Mu Bai.

Mu Bai suddenly didn't know what to do. Although she had resigned from the TV station, deep down, she was still a journalist with a sense of justice, and she had never forgotten her duty. However, Lin Chuan was telling her not to pursue the matter further. This was clearly in conflict with her professional duties.

"I..." Mu Bai hesitated for a moment, then abruptly asked: "Lin Chuan, are you involved with her, is that why you don't want to investigate further?"

"Well, she and I were high school classmates, we know each other well." Lin Chuan glanced at Mu Bai and said: "Naturally, I don't want her to end up in prison. Besides, I think her nature isn't bad, and it wouldn't be worth it for her to get implicated over this matter."

Mu Bai was silent for a while.

Without realizing it, she had driven to the school. The security guard at the school gate hurriedly opened the gate.

Mu Bai parked her car at the edge of the playground and then got out of the car.

In the center of the playground, a flagpole stood tall with the fluttering five-star red flag particularly eye-catching. Mu Bai leaned against the car, still in her signature clothing, ripped jeans, a white T-shirt. Long hair flowing, hands in her pockets, she glanced at Lin Chuan and said: "Maybe, I should learn to change."

"People cannot remain unchanged," Lin Chuan spoke: "A tree dies when moved, a person lives through changes. That's the principle."

"That's right!" Mu Bai nodded and said: "I'm almost thirty, yet I still have such a stubborn character, always wanting to get to the bottom of everything. While the citizens of Jiangbei City liked me, the leaders and my colleagues did not..."

"I like you, that's enough," Lin Chuan said with a smile: "You're now the person in charge of Sichuan University Group and Sichuan University Fund, aren't you? Just focus on managing this charity fund for me. Don't worry, I will donate a fixed amount to the fund every year."

"Really?" Mu Bai looked at Lin Chuan in surprise and said: "But right now, the Sichuan University Group itself is short on funds, where could it possibly have extra funds for us?"

Mu Bai was very familiar with the Sichuan University Group.

The current CEO of Sichuan University Group is suffering from a headache over financial issues. Although there are still several hundred million in the books, the initial funds are not enough.

"Don't worry about it," said Lin Chuan with a smile. "We'll counter whatever comes our way; Sichuan University Group has never worried about funding."

Although Sichuan University Group is short on funds, they have the capability to leverage one billion to make ten billion, so Lin Chuan is never concerned. Just the pre-sale of commercial housing can make the capital immediately fluid. Besides, Tang Yumeng has personally promised an investment of one billion, so the initial funds will be sufficient. Once the first batch of commercial housing is released, it can immediately be converted into funds for the second phase. With this cycle, is there still a worry about not making money?

Mu Bai smiled and said, "Lin Chuan, I know you're a kind-hearted person."

"Heh heh, you only realize it now?" Lin Chuan chuckled.

"But that can't change the fact that you're a lecher by nature," Mu Bai said, suddenly changing her tone.

Just when Lin Chuan thought Mu Bai had forgotten about the earlier incident, to his surprise and dismay, she brought it up again. He said awkwardly, "Mu Bai, can't you just forget about that?"

"I can't," Mu Bai said coldly, shaking her head. "Of course I can't. But I can understand."

"Understand what?" Lin Chuan asked curiously.

"Well, you are a man after all," Mu Bai said with a helpless smile. "Aren't all men animals that think with their lower half? I guess if I were a man, I'd probably be the same as you. Unfortunately, heaven only made me a woman."

"Haha…" Lin Chuan burst into laughter upon hearing this and then said, "How about you and I... "

"Don't even think about it," Mu Bai glared at Lin Chuan.

Lin Chuan's face turned red when he heard that.

After getting out of the car, Mu Bai went to her own office.

Mu Bai's office is on the third floor of the school, in a standalone classroom at the farthest right of the third floor. The space is quite large, mainly because there are not many students in the first term. Once the number of students increases, Mu Bai will probably have to move out of here.

The classroom is simple, with an office desk and a few pots of green plants. Some decorative items are hung on the walls, adorned with some broken flowers. On the walls that were really dirty, Mu Bai had wallpaper workers cover them with some wallpaper. Overall, the office looks quite nice. It feels warm when you enter.

Mu Bai said, "Feel free to sit anywhere, my office is simple and can't compare with your chairman's office."

Lin Chuan sat down on a wooden sofa, and Mu Bai poured him a glass of boiled water.

"This office is quite nice," Lin Chuan said with a smile. "This must have been a factory before, right? It looks really good after you refurbished it."

"That's because you don't know who I am!" Mu Bai laughed proudly.

After sitting in the office for a while, Lin Chuan asked, "How is it, no problems with the school now, right?"

"Not for the moment," Mu Bai shook her head and said. "The teachers are very enthusiastic, and the children are studying hard. We aim to have several students admitted into top universities by next June and make a name for ourselves in the city."

"Yeah, that's the spirit," Lin Chuan nodded and said, "If we can have a few students getting into top universities, Sichuan University Group will fully sponsor their tuition for the whole year."

"Really?" Mu Bai was overjoyed upon hearing this and said, "You said it, I'll take it seriously!"

"Sure," Lin Chuan nodded. "Of course, it's true."

"I'll go tell the senior high students right away and have them work hard," Mu Bai immediately agreed and then said, "Let the kids give it a good effort and try to get scholarships from you."

"No problem!" Lin Chuan's lips curved into a mischievous smile.

Mu Bai chuckled and then said, "Just wait, I'm determined to produce some top university students."

"Tell them that I'll cover all the tuition fees for students who get into second-tier universities and above," Lin Chuan assured with a pat on his chest.

"Alright," Mu Bai nodded.

After chatting for a bit in Mu Bai's office, Lin Chuan bid farewell to her. With Lin Chuan's promise, Mu Bai's mood suddenly improved a lot. The depression from last night and the anger from early morning disappeared without a trace.

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Leaving the school, Lin Chuan felt like he was sweating all over.

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