Chen Mu believed that the Tong Family parents cared too much about their reputation to ever allow Jiaqian to go through with an abortion. If such a thing were to happen, the loss of face would be too great for them to bear. With that realization, Chen Mu set his mind at ease; it was only a matter of time before Jiaqian agreed to his terms.
As his car reached the entrance of Dijing Garden, someone blocked his path. A sudden thought occurred to Chen Mu. Although he had lost interest in running a traditional company, he knew that in the near future, large sums of money would be flowing into his accounts. This capital would require a legitimate source, or at least a facade; all his income had to be laundered through the System before it could legally enter his bank accounts. The outside world knew only that Chen Mu was dressed in luxury, but they had no idea where the money came from. If he dragged this out any longer, it would only invite suspicion.
Starting a business, specifically one focused on commerce, would be the perfect cover. This wasn't because he wanted to conquer the heroines of foreign films—after all, the number of such heroines in China was limited—but because once he had sufficient capital, he could begin making investments. He felt increasingly confident. He didn't care for these women simply because they were "heroines"; he preferred to choose his companions based on his own personal tastes. He decided he would look for an office building to establish a new c…
Chapter 492