Full-Time Mage: Double Return, Niu Ma Mo Fan

Chapter 45 Mu Zhuoyun: Why does this feel like I'm marrying off my daughter?
"I am not the president, I am just a founder."

Meng Qiuzhen's words startled Mu Zhuoyun slightly, and a clear look of confusion appeared on his face.

Before Mu Zhuoyun could ask a question, Meng Qiuzhen had already changed the subject, saying directly:
"Tell me about your Mu family."

Mu Zhuoyun subconsciously turned his gaze to Mu Ningxue beside him, as if asking for her opinion.

After receiving an affirmative answer, he took a deep breath and slowly explained the predicament the Mu family was currently facing.

Since leaving Bocheng, the Mu family could only serve as high-ranking servants of the Mu clan in the capital.

Without the Mu family's approval, they wouldn't even have the opportunity to develop themselves, and the family is now on the verge of bankruptcy.

After listening to Mu Zhuoyun's words, Meng Qiuzhen understood.

Similar to the original novel, the Mu family was treated like high-class lackeys by the Mu clan in the capital.
"To be honest, saving your Mu family isn't difficult, but the Mu clan behind you won't just stand by and watch. Taking someone else's dog will definitely lead to retaliation, so the Mu family isn't suitable to join the Qiankun Chamber of Commerce."

Meng Qiuzhen's words were direct and realistic, which was hard for Mu Ningxue to hear, but that was the truth, and there was no way to refute them.
“I sent you an invitation before, but the Mu family’s current situation is not suitable for accepting you.”

"How about this, I'll use two warrior-level spirit essences as compensation to express my apology."

The Mu family is indeed of little use to him or the Qiankun Chamber of Commerce now.

Bringing it along will only invite retaliation from the Mu family; it's not worth it.

The two warrior-level spirit essences he gave were worth over fifty million, enough to give the Mu family some breathing room.

"Thank you, President Meng!"

Mu Zhuoyun's face lit up with joy, and she looked at him gratefully.

Although he had said some harsh things before, I never expected this young man to be so generous!
Just out of respect for Mu Ningxue, they gave tens of millions as an apology!
This is probably the biggest bargain he's ever gotten in his life!
Mu Ningxue didn't care about any spirit essence. She spoke her first words, her voice habitually cold, and asked, "Are you also afraid of the Mu family?"

Meng Qiuzhen simply shook his head. "Helping you isn't worth provoking the Mu family."

"Is that so?" Mu Ningxue's voice trailed off, her fingertips tightening slightly.

For a moment, she hated that her surname was Mu, and that she was of Mu blood!
"How can it be worth it?"

She looked up at Meng Qiuzhen, her icy blue eyes revealing not only their inherent coldness but also a flickering, unquenchable flame.

Mu Ningxue didn't want to leave in such a dejected manner.

She was unwilling to accept this; she wanted to lead her lineage and forge her own path!
The Mu family can be the Mu family, so why can't the Mu family that came from Bocheng be the Mu family?
Why can the Mu family of the capital decide the fate of her Mu family with a single word?

She refused to accept it!
"worth?"

Meng Qiuzhen couldn't help but ponder.

The Mu family in Bocheng is now a complete mess. If it weren't for Mu Ningxue, he wouldn't even want to see them.
Moreover, the Mu family has Mu He as a ticking time bomb; whoever wants to help can help.

However, on the other hand, Mu Ningxue's future is indeed worth taking a gamble on.
Just as he had thought, buying an Ice Forbidden Spell was a win-win situation.

As for the trouble with the Mu family, he wasn't afraid at all; he just found it troublesome.

If all else fails, let the Bai and Mu families hold the line.

If we wait a few more years, he might even storm Mu Pangfeng and seize the Mu family's treasure trove.
With that in mind, Meng Qiuzhen revised and modified the agreement, and finally handed it to Mu Ningxue.

Unsurprisingly, the terms and conditions listed above are the most tyrannical of all.

It perfectly matches his nickname, Thunder King.
Mu Ningxue's gaze swept over the terms on the paper, and a blush suddenly appeared on her cheeks.

The terms are outrageous!
The overly cold girl felt a bit embarrassed and annoyed, and really wanted to beat Meng Qiuzhen up before leaving, if she could win.

Normally, she would have already lost her temper on the spot.

Meng Qiuzhen's agreement is not entirely composed of unfair terms.

Many of the conditions listed above, which were beneficial to the Mu family and to her, resonated deeply with Mu Ningxue.

Mu Ningxue is very tempted!
Watching her changing expression, Meng Qiuzhen simply smiled.

Having read the original novel, all I need to know about Mu Ningxue is her measurements.
Mu Zhuoyun also saw the contents of the agreement and was equally tempted.

But the stakes are huge, even involving their daughter, Mu Ningxue.

"Let's go. President Meng has already given us two spirit essences, enough to sustain the family for a long time." They got tens of millions without giving anything in return. If they leave now, they'll be the winners. If they gamble again, things might not be the same.

Mu Zhuoyun had never seen Meng Qiuzhen's actual strength, only that he was an incredibly bold young man.

But Mu Ningxue had seen the Purple Scale Dragon Lord with her own eyes!

Every move he made shattered her understanding of magic!

This led to her having more confidence in Meng Qiuzhen than Meng Qiuzhen himself had.

In fact, anyone who has personally witnessed Meng Qiuzhen's true abilities, such as Mo Fan and Zhao Manyan, has unanimously placed extraordinary faith in him.

Perhaps.
It's all about reputation.
Meng Qiuzhen established the Qiankun Chamber of Commerce, which is still a new force, but the future of the chamber of commerce will surely rise because of him!
How could she not place a bet on such a great opportunity?

How could she miss the opportunity for the Mu family to rise to prominence?
Mu Ningxue exhaled a deep breath of icy air.

Having endured the cold for years, she was trying to calm herself down.

It's easy to imagine how much she's struggling with her emotions right now.

Mu Ningxue remained silent for a moment, a resolute glint flashing in her icy blue eyes. She bit her lip lightly and then slowly released it, leaving a faint, almost imperceptible mark.

Her slender, pale fingers gently traced the agreement paper as she spoke softly in her usual cool and elegant tone:
"I sign."

"This..." Mu Zhuoyun couldn't bear it; Mu Ningxue's sacrifice was too great.

He was torn at this moment, not wanting Mu Ningxue to do this, yet also hoping she would.
After decades of experience, couldn't he see the potential of the Qiankun Chamber of Commerce?

This is also why he showed respect to Meng Qiuzhen.

This young man will definitely be a remarkable figure in the future!

By catching such a fast train, the Mu family will definitely experience a second spring and reach a new height they have never reached before.

Therefore, Mu Zhuoyun is currently conflicted, wanting the Mu family but not wanting to make things difficult for Mu Ningxue.

But there is no perfect solution in this world.

"Have you thought this through? This agreement may be just an ordinary piece of paper, but once you sign it, you have to abide by it," Meng Qiuzhen said in a deep voice.

An agreement on a blank piece of paper has no binding force.

Or rather, the binding force of the agreement is his pursuit of truth!
As long as he's still around, he won't hesitate to personally deal with anyone who breaks the agreement!

"I also hope that you can keep the promises made above."

Mu Ningxue's voice was icy, like an emotionless, eternal ice.

They exchanged a glance, and both young people saw the seriousness in each other.

"Shasha~~"

The sound of writing echoed among the three people.

A faint, almost imperceptible red tinge appeared in Mu Zhuoyun's eyes; his emotions at that moment were too complex to describe.

There's a sense that the family is so poor they can barely make ends meet, and now they have no choice but to let their daughter shoulder the burden of the family in order to find a way out.
To put it bluntly, it's about selling one's daughter to survive; it's the daughter who sells herself, not the other way around.
After the two members of the Mu family left, Meng Qiuzhen looked at the contents of the agreement and remained silent for a moment.

He maintained absolute control throughout, and the agreement only allowed him to profit, with no room for loss.

If Mo Fan knew about this, he would probably cry for months.
However, apart from the three of them, it's estimated that no fourth person will know about this agreement.

Unless the other party violates the agreement, Meng Qiuzhen has no intention of taking this agreement out of the Yin-Yang diagram in the future.

Let the agreement remain buried in the hearts of the three of them.

After putting away the agreement, Meng Qiuzhen met Mo Fan and Zhao Manyan.

Looking at Mo Fan's two large dark circles, Meng Qiuzhen couldn't help but laugh:
You look very tired.

Mo Fan said helplessly, "Did you see the news? I was at the scene of the Hangzhou Skyscraper Snake Shadow incident, and I always felt that it was aimed at me. I haven't been feeling well since I got back."

(End of this chapter)