The Card Apprentice
Chapter 317

Xi Ping's Velvet Blade [First update]

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By the time he finished, Xiao Bo's face was rather pale, but his eyes shone with unusual brightness. The instant he switched off his Wrist Device, he shot over to Chen Mu and said with a fawning expression, "Boss, I'm sticking with you! From now on, I'll kill whoever you tell me to kill! I'm the gun in your hand, the whip you wield..."

Expressionless, Chen Mu held out his hand. "Give me the card first."

"No!" Xiao Bo's heart-rending cry dealt everyone's hearts such a devastating blow that they nearly spat blood and died. His left hand clamped tightly over the Wrist Device on his right wrist, making him look like a virtuous woman sworn to defend her chastity to the death.

At the sight of Xiao Bo's expression, Chen Mu instinctively raised his fist.

Seeing Chen Mu's clenched fist, Xiao Bo jumped in fright, then dropped down and wrapped himself around Chen Mu's leg.

"Boss, take little Xiao in! You've already conquered my body and soul! As long as you feed me, I don't need wages, bonuses, or allowances! I'll be first to charge and last to flee! I can pour your tea, fetch your water, make your bed, fold your blankets..."

Listening to Xiao Bo's deeply heartfelt declaration, Xi Ping could not help giving a light cough. Of everyone present, he alone understood Chen Mu's intentions. Chen Mu had only asked Xiao Bo to hand over the [Wheel] so that Xi Ping could step in and drive down the price.

This was a habit Chen Mu had developed lately. Whenever a deal was involved, he always had Xi Ping do the bargaining. Xi Ping truly deserved his reputation as a bargaining expert. He had mastered the essence of ruthlessness, often leaving Chen Mu sighing in amazement.

"Ah!

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