OFR – Chapter 189 Who is worthy of looking down on the rich man (Part 1)!

Dongfang Jing’s words confirmed Mu Bai’s suspicions.

She was indeed the “Auntie” that Xiao Xiao had mentioned.

However, what he hadn’t expected was that this woman’s danger level was actually on par with Nalan Yunshao.

Yes, after using the miraculous elixir to enhance his physical fitness, Nalan Yunshao’s danger level had dropped from A+ to A.

An A-level danger rating meant that the person was capable of posing a considerable threat to Mu Bai. This, in turn, proved just how powerful Dongfang Jing was.

Still, though Mu Bai was somewhat surprised by Dongfang Jing’s strength, he didn’t say much. He simply responded calmly, “Yes, I am.”

“Mm, hello. I’m Xiao Xiao’s aunt. Nice to meet you,” Dongfang Jing said just as calmly.

Perhaps due to her long-term position of power, this woman exuded an icy queen-like aura. Even her expression was cold.

Apart from the fleeting hint of warmth at the beginning, her beautiful face remained emotionless.

“Do you need something from me?” Mu Bai asked softly.

“Not really. I’m just curious about you.”

“Hm? Curious?”

“Yes. When I arrived in Nanjing a few days ago, I investigated you.”

Hearing that Dongfang Jing had secretly looked into him, Mu Bai’s brows furrowed slightly.

He strongly disliked being investigated. That was without question.

So, when he heard her words, his tone carried a hint of displeasure. “You investigated me?”

Dongfang Jing, noticing his dissatisfaction, merely smiled faintly and said, “Unfortunately, aside from deducing that you were the enigmatic ‘Mr. Leng’ who lit the three sky lanterns at the Nanjing Flora Auction with an unparalleled presence, I wasn’t able to uncover anything else.”

“So… what exactly are you trying to say?” Mu Bai raised his head and looked directly at the coldly elegant woman before him.

Dongfang Jing also met his gaze, her expression calm.

After a brief standoff, she was the first to look away. Her voice remained soft as she said, “Nothing in particular. I just wanted to learn more about the boy Xiao Xiao admires. But… were you just questioning me?”

Her tone, which had started off composed, gradually took on a hint of reproach.

Mu Bai was momentarily taken aback.

It had been a long time since anyone had spoken to him in such a manner.

However, after regaining his composure, he merely chuckled softly.

Then, with a tranquil expression, he picked up the warm tea from the crystal table, took a sip, and replied lightly, “Mm, you could say that. But… so what if I was?”

His response was calm yet brimming with unwavering confidence.

Perhaps many men were drawn to the cold and domineering aura of Dongfang Jing.

But he wasn’t.

In fact, he found it utterly repulsive.

Because a true tycoon, a man who disregarded all conventional rules, would never allow himself to be looked down upon by a woman with a queen-like attitude.

Thus, he offered no explanation. He simply acknowledged it—boldly and without hesitation.

Yet, his straightforward words left Dongfang Jing momentarily speechless. It seemed she hadn’t anticipated such a response.

After a brief pause of several seconds, she finally spoke again, her voice soft. “I’ve lost count of how many years it’s been since someone last spoke to me like this. You’re probably the first young man to ever question or challenge me.”

“Heh.”

Hearing this, Mu Bai merely chuckled lightly and said nothing more.

At first, he had a bit of goodwill toward Dongfang Jing—after all, she was Xiao Xiao’s aunt.

But after this brief conversation, whatever goodwill he had was quickly diminishing.

Her words carried an air of superiority, as if she expected others to obey her without question. Mu Bai couldn’t agree with that.

Perhaps it was a tone she had unconsciously developed from years of being in a high-ranking position.

Or maybe it was because many people admired her for this very aura, leading her to never change.

Or perhaps the blind obedience of those around her had fostered this personality over time.

Mu Bai tried to find many reasons to rationalize her behavior.

But no matter the excuse, he didn’t need the system’s reminder to know—he deeply disliked her condescending attitude.

A true tycoon should never be looked down upon!