Was this an attempt to drive him out of the Zuo family's doors?
How could this be? He had finally managed to get into the Zuo family, and he hadn't yet firmly grasped it in his hands, hadn't yet held his head high. How could he be driven out like this!
A helpless desire bloomed on Zuo Nan's ashen face.
"Sun Nan, I'm telling you. My patience is limited. I won't hold you accountable for this hospital bill this time. But in a month, you have to get out of the imperial capital." Zuo Zhen pointed at Zuo Nan's nose, his brows furrowed, his expression devoid of any pity.
"Sun" Nan?
How many times had he wished to shed this surname? Why did this character finally return to him?
Zuo Nan could not accept it, nor could he bear it.
How much effort had he put in to climb up?
So what if he had a bit of a dark past? So what if he threatened the Yao family?
Wasn't it all because after he crawled up from the bottom, everyone defined him with the label of an illegitimate child, and no one looked down on him?
Wasn't it because he wanted to integrate into their circle?
What had he done wrong?
He had done nothing wrong!
"Dad, I was wrong. Please give me another chance. I will absolutely not threaten the Yao family again, and I will explain my dark history clearly."
"Dad, please give me another chance." Zuo Nan, disregarding the medical equipment on his body and the soul-piercing pain in his internal organs, struggled to his feet and knelt before Zuo Zhen.
Bloodstains appeared on the light blue respirator, making one fear that Zuo Nan wouldn't be able to hold on for another second.
However, Zuo Zhen turned a blind eye to this. He stepped forward and poked Zuo Nan's forehead hard.
He knew that Zuo Nan looked alarming at the moment but was no longer in critical condition.
"If the Zuo family still has someone like you, I'm afraid it won't last until I die, and you'll have ruined it!"
"Even now, you still don't know the severity of the situation and have no idea what your biggest mistake is!"
Zuo Zhen gritted his teeth as he looked at Zuo Nan, appearing like someone who wished iron would turn into steel but couldn't.
"I'm telling you, if you had only threatened the Yao family and had that bit of dark history, it could still be weathered. But your biggest mistake was provoking Yun Shunnian!"
Zuo Nan was stunned. He had never expected Zuo Zhen to say he shouldn't have provoked Yun Shunnian.
When he had provoked Yun Shunnian before, Zuo Zhen had shown no signs of displeasure. He had even subtly expressed his satisfaction.
So why was Zuo Zhen suddenly mentioning that he shouldn't have provoked Yun Shunnian?
His chaotic thoughts swirled in his mind.
Suddenly, he realized the core issue.
It was Yun Shunnian. It was her who had changed.
At some point, Yun Shunnian had suddenly changed.
She no longer revolved around him, no longer meek and obedient.
Her gaze towards him was filled with immense hatred.
She was even ruthless towards him. This very injury, his dark history, and how she had outmaneuvered him at the bidding conference.
It was all because of Yun Shunnian!
Zuo Nan gritted his teeth. The excessive force of his bite caused blood to well up from his gums.
The salty taste filled Zuo Nan's mouth, intensifying his already sinister aura.
"If you had only provoked Yun Shunnian, there wouldn't have been a problem. But behind her is Mu Qi. Do you know Mu Qi? He is the king of the entire imperial capital. What do you think the Zuo family is in his eyes?
It's like fly dung!" Zuo Zhen gestured with his right index finger and thumb pinched together, leaving only a tiny gap, as he spoke angrily to Zuo Nan.
"He wouldn't even bother with such a small piece of meat. And look at what good things you've done! You've managed to get into such a mess with Yun Shunnian.
How can our Zuo family still establish itself in the imperial capital with you like this?"
"If you cause any more trouble for the Zuo family within this month, I won't let you off!"
As Zuo Zhen finished speaking, he raised his hand and slapped Zuo Nan, then stormed out of the ward in anger.
Zuo Nan watched Zuo Zhen's retreating back, his expression sinister, a mocking curve to his lips.
"Zuo Zhen, when I used Yun Shunnian to get investment and projects for the Zuo Corporation, you didn't say this!
Now that there are no benefits, you're in a hurry to distance yourself from me. It's not that easy!"
Zuo Nan mocked himself inwardly.
"However, Zuo Zhen did give me an idea." Zuo Nan's expression became even more sinister as something occurred to him.
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Meanwhile, within the Qi Yuan, the moss was damp and cold, and the flower path was desolate.
But the master bedroom was warm and intimate.
Under the dim light, Mu Qi looked at Yun Shunnian, who could barely lift her hands, and his heart finally softened. He lifted her from the bed.
"Mu Qi, what are you doing?" Yun Shunnian's quilt slipped down due to Mu Qi's movement, and she quickly tried to pull it back up.
"Helping you get dressed." Mu Qi's voice was light and airy, but Yun Shunnian could tell that his mood had improved significantly.
Actually, she wasn't that hungry...
"Um... Mu Qi, aren't you tired? If you want to 'rest' a bit longer, that's fine too."
She just wanted Mu Qi to get enough rest, absolutely not because she was lustful, absolutely not!
Yun Shunnian thought to herself, her gaze drifting to Mu Qi's smooth muscles. She naturally swallowed the saliva in her throat.
Mu Qi paused at her words and looked at Yun Shunnian with a hint of uncertainty.
He hadn't understood her underlying meaning. He only thought she wanted him to sleep alone while she went to eat.
"Where do you want to go now?" Mu Qi put down the clothes in his hand and then lifted Yun Shunnian's chin.
Yun Shunnian was forced to stare intently at the enlarged handsome face before her, her heart pounding. She once again naturally swallowed a mouthful of saliva.
To Yun Shunnian, Mu Qi's appearance was too pale to describe in words.
Red lips and white teeth, but the taste of it, one could only experience the feeling by seeing it with their own eyes.
Wanting to touch but not daring to, wanting to cherish but not daring to approach.
And those phoenix eyes, neither seductive nor alluring, yet they looked clean and noble.
And those long eyelashes, every time he was aroused, they gave her a sense of innocence.
Making her want to tease him even more forcefully.
Yun Shunnian was mesmerized by his appearance, and Mu Qi's state became increasingly agitated and uneasy.
Just as Mu Qi was staring at the tender flesh on Yun Shunnian's neck, she suddenly spoke.
"Mu Qi, kiss me~"