This person named Mu Tianhe is the Mu Family’s housekeeper, and he is an old servant who has watched Mu Zixin grow up.

Previously, Tang Ming and others noticed ships approaching the island, and those ships belonged to the Mu Family’s search team looking for Mu Zixin.

The Mu Family is very wealthy, and after the incident with Mu Zixin, they expended enormous human and material resources to search for Mu Zixin’s whereabouts. The Mu Family’s ability to find that deserted island before the Su Family with the guidance of the old madman shows the power of this family.

The Mu Family doesn’t have any perceptual guidance; they solely rely on manpower and resources for a comprehensive search.

After the maid poured red wine for Tang Ming, Tang Ming raised his glass: "Mr. Mu, you’re too serious. Miss Mu and I are friends; it’s only right to be united in adversity when facing life and death."

Upon hearing Tang Ming refer to her as Miss Mu, Mu Zixin’s body stiffened but quickly recovered and continued eating slowly.

"United in adversity at a life-and-death moment."

Mu Tianhe nodded repeatedly, raising his glass to have a toast with Tang Ming from a distance.

"It’s really uncomfortable."

Li Xiaoli held a knife and fork, feeling completely uneasy. Although she had eaten Western cuisine before, this solemn and demanding occasion was her first.

"Mr. Tang, to express gratitude to you, the Family Head has ordered that you must be invited to visit the Mu Family under any circumstances to express our gratitude."

After putting down his wine glass, Mu Tianhe looked regretfully at Tang Ming: "Additionally, the numbers you asked me to contact are currently unreachable. It might be an issue with the current location; once we reach the Mu Family, I will try to establish contact with the Imperial City, is that OK with you?"

"These matters can’t be forced, I understand."

Tang Ming nodded with a smile, feeling a bit perplexed. It’s not surprising that Liu Mengting and Meng Xianjun are unreachable; after all, everyone fell into the sea and their phones are long since useless. Even if they get new numbers, it will take time, but why is Su Xiaoxi’s side unreachable? What’s going on?

Mu Tianhe then warmly chatted with Tang Ming. What puzzled Tang Ming was that Mu Tianhe did not mention Mu Zixin or the island experience at all, only talking about trivial and inconsequential matters.

"Uncle Tianhe, why must they go to the Mu Family?"

Just as Tang Ming and Mu Tianhe were chatting casually, finishing their Western meal and starting on fruits and desserts, Mu Zixin suddenly spoke up: "He signed up for the medical competition. If he passes the preliminary round, there’s only a few days left until the qualifying round, and it wouldn’t be good to affect the medical competition."

"Haha, it’s okay! Once you reach the Mu Family, with the domestic transportation level, you can return to the Imperial City at any time. It won’t delay anything."

Mu Tianhe responded with a laugh.

"But, there’s no need for him to go home, right?"

Mu Zixin responded irritably.

"Miss! Mr. Tang has taken good care of you during this period. Inviting him to be a guest at home is necessary and appropriate; don’t be stubborn."

Mu Tianhe slightly frowned. Although just the housekeeper of the Mu Family, he’s the only one who can speak to Mu Zixin like this, even more than Mu Zixin’s parents.

"Such a waste."

Mu Zixin pouted and then stopped talking.

"Such an ingrate."

Seeing Mu Zixin’s impatience with Tang Ming, Li Xiaoli cursed silently, remembering how she used to favor Tang Ming on the island, but now clearly acting like she’s burning bridges.

Tang Ming slightly frowned, feeling a bit annoyed by Mu Zixin’s attitude.

After the meal, as it was already late, everyone returned to their respective rooms to rest.

Having not slept on a soft bed for a long time, Li Xiaoli couldn’t wait to have some alone time with Tang Ming and went straight to sleep upon entering her room.

Tang Ming, on the other hand, tossed and turned, pondering Mu Zixin’s attitude and worrying about Liu Mengting and others’ safety. After leaving the deserted island, a pile of troublesome matters emerged.

At midnight, just as Tang Ming was struggling with insomnia, a knock was heard at the door.

"Hmm?"

Tang Ming was puzzled, got up and opened the door, and saw Mu Zixin come in wearing a cloak.

"Why are you here?"

Tang Ming asked, puzzled.

"I, I came to see you, is that not allowed?"

Mu Zixin quickly stepped into the room, as if afraid someone would see her.

"What do you mean?"

Tang Ming looked at the sneaky Mu Zixin in confusion, only to have...

Mu Zixin take off the cloak and immediately grabbed Tang Ming by the neck and kissed him.

"What are you doing?"

Tang Ming resisted a bit, unsure what this woman was up to.

"Do me, do me."

Mu Zixin pleaded amorously while kissing.

"Darn it!"

Not knowing what was happening, Tang Ming didn’t hold back either, embracing Mu Zixin and started rolling on the bed.

This time, Mu Zixin’s reaction was even more sensitive, her entire being in an extremely excited state, although emotionally odd, crying softly with no sound, making Tang Ming uneasy, unsure what was wrong with her.

Whenever Tang Ming asked what was going on, Mu Zixin would only respond with "Do me," frustrating Tang Ming even more, but being the first time rolling in bed with Mu Zixin, he simply indulged in the moment.

After the tempestuous encounter, the two laid in each other’s arms, drenched in sweat, resting.

Mu Zixin embraced Tang Ming, gasping while tears flowed.

"What’s going on? Why are you crying?"

Seeing Mu Zixin like this gave Tang Ming a headache.

"Tang Ming, once we reach my house, we can no longer have any contact that crosses boundaries."

After a moment of silence, Mu Zixin spoke softly: "The island matters can’t be told to anyone, especially my family, understand?"

"This... I understand, but we don’t need to tell anyone about the island details. Still, is there anything shameful about our relationship?"

Tang Ming asked, perplexed, while furrowing his brows.

"You don’t understand! We must not let others know we’ve had relations; it’s better for both of us."

Mu Zixin sighed, sat up to get dressed: "There’s still over ten hours of travel to my home. If you need anything, I’ll try to accommodate, but once we arrive, you must not let anyone discover this relationship."

Mu Zixin dressed quickly and, cloaked, left.

"What’s going on?"

Tang Ming was baffled, unable to comprehend Mu Zixin’s behavior.

Unable to figure out Mu Zixin’s intentions, Tang Ming decided not to provoke this woman further. Throughout the remaining journey, they maintained a distance, and Tang Ming no longer sought another encounter with Mu Zixin.

The Mu Family is situated at the East Sea Glazed Island, where the Mu Family is the dominant force.

The next day around ten in the morning, the cruise ship docked at the western ferry of Glazed Island.

Standing on the ship, Tang Ming and Li Xiaoli saw rows of black Business Bentleys parked on the dock, and a group of impeccably dressed men in black suits had sealed off the entire harbor.