"But I will die with you." Yun Shusinian met Mu Qi's phoenix eyes, her expression serious and solemn.
"Why?"
Mu Qi's voice was hoarse, the faint despair in his phoenix eyes vanishing, replaced by profound confusion.
"Because I am with you. But I hope we can live openly, live righteously. We won't spend the rest of our lives in guilt, letting the name Yao Zhen be etched into our hearts."
As Yun Shusinian finished speaking, Mu Qi paused slightly.
Nian Nian was still that warm little sun, never changing.
And he, in boundless darkness, even if he tried his best to grasp his light, was still a ghost in the boundless darkness.
Righteously, openly?
He had never been remotely associated with those eight characters.
"Mu Qi?" Yun Shusinian raised her hand and smiled, waving it in front of Mu Qi's eyes.
Mu Qi snapped back to reality, but didn't know what to say.
Yun Shusinian, however, thought Mu Qi was not satisfied with her answer.
She could completely understand; she couldn't demand Mu Qi to adhere to her own values.
"Mu Qi, please forgive me, okay?" Yun Shusinian raised her hand and tugged at Mu Qi's sleeve.
Mu Qi: "Apologize for what?"
"I took it upon myself to decide your fate, so you certainly have the right to be angry," Yun Shusinian said with her head slightly lowered.
Mu Qi let out a gentle sigh, raised his hand, and stroked Yun Shusinian's head. "You did nothing wrong."
How could his little sun be wrong?
"Really?" Yun Shusinian looked up, slightly surprised. At this moment, she felt her husband was the most understanding partner.
"Of course." To die with his warm little sun, what more could he ask for?
"Mu Qi, your wife is too good," Yun Shusinian said, looking at Mu Qi with eyes full of joy.
Only I am worthy of such a good you!
Yun Shusinian emphasized in her heart with utter seriousness, her slightly raised eyes broadcasting her smugness.
This was it?
Mu Qi didn't find it particularly special.
From beginning to end, he had tightly intertwined his life with Yun Shusinian.
Whether he lived or died, his little sun held complete control.
"A reward for you, a little star." Yun Shusinian said, picking up a star-shaped piece of cake with a fork and placing it on Mu Qi's lips.
Shan Gong, standing nearby, glanced at the small cake on Yun Shusinian's fork with a look of disdain.
They said that people's preferences gradually assimilated when they spent a long time together. Shan Gong didn't know about other things, but regarding these cloyingly sweet little cakes, he could guarantee Mu Qi wouldn't like them.
Yun Shusinian's words just moments ago had somewhat astonished him, but he hadn't expected her to then pick up a piece of cake.
And then directly touch it to his young master's lips.
Shan Gong frowned inwardly and shook his head.
However, when he saw Mu Qi unhesitatingly eat the piece of cake from Yun Shusinian's hand, with a hint of enjoyment on his face, Shan Gong immediately turned his head away.
He had forgotten again, this was Yun Shusinian!
From then on, Yun Shusinian only made that one move. After that, Mu Qi personally fed Yun Shusinian.
Whatever Yun Shusinian wanted to eat, she only needed a glance, and the desired food would be at her lips. Her satisfied posture was enough to make anyone sigh in admiration at how leisurely it was!
But in this upper-class circle, this wasn't considered rare.
What was astonishing was that the person feeding Yun Shusinian was none other than the richest man in the capital!
Who hadn't heard of Mu Qi's methods?
Decisive, cruel, and never showing mercy.
Anyone in the capital who saw Mu Qi would show him utmost respect!
Yet, this man, who commanded such awe, was personally attending to a woman.
Such a contrast would make any man curious about what was so special about Mrs. Mu.
Any woman would cast envious glances.
However, besides these two types of gazes, there was another, sinister and hateful gaze fixed upon Yun Shusinian.
At this moment, Zuo Nan was cowering in a corner, her face pale, with thick blood still lingering on her lips. Her expression contorted with ferocity, making anyone who saw her feel a chill.
Not long after, Mu Qi was carefully deboning fish for Yun Shusinian.
Yun Shusinian, standing beside Mu Qi, touched her slightly bulging belly, feeling that she had eaten quite enough.
Finally, Old Mr. Yao arrived.
Everyone fell silent for a moment, listening as Old Mr. Yao on stage expressed his gratitude to the guests for their attendance and offered blessings to his granddaughter, Yao Zhen.
About ten minutes later, Old Mr. Yao finished speaking.
The banquet simultaneously reached a climax, music filled the mansion, and guests began to dance in pairs.
At this point, Yun Shusinian noticed Zuo Nan in the corner exchange a look with Yao Zhen on stage.
Yao Zhen instinctively looked at Yun Shusinian, who gave her a reassuring look.
Seeing this, Yao Zhen, though still uneasy, began to arrange for Zuo Nan and Old Mr. Yao to meet.
"Greetings, Old Mr. Yao. I am Zuo Nan." In the lounge, Zuo Nan and Old Mr. Yao sat facing each other.
Old Mr. Yao looked at Zuo Nan, whose face was pale and clothes disheveled, and couldn't help but frown. He grumbled inwardly:
What's wrong with this person? Why would they invite such an inauspicious guest to Zhen Zhen's birthday banquet?
"Young man, I don't care who you are. I, an old man, dislike beating around the bush. If you have something to say, just say it directly."
And then leave quickly!
The old man's expression was not good. Zuo Nan gritted her teeth. "This junior naturally has a request."
"A request? Alright, today is my granddaughter's birthday. If this old man can help, I will certainly try my best."
Old Mr. Yao discreetly scanned Zuo Nan's scrawny physique, thinking he must be seeking medical treatment.
He's so shameless, perhaps he has some hidden ailment.
Thinking of this, Old Mr. Yao glanced at a certain unspeakable part of Zuo Nan and clicked his tongue.
As an illegitimate son, Zuo Nan was naturally sensitive and noticed Old Mr. Yao's gaze, his expression instantly darkening.
"Then I won't beat around the bush with you.
I want ten percent of the shares in Yao Corporation, and the piece of land in the east of the city."
As Zuo Nan finished speaking, Old Mr. Yao's expression immediately changed, his thick, dark eyebrows arching into a more pointed position.