Sensing Yun Shudian's struggle, Mu Qi stopped and turned to glare at Ning Chen.
Ning Chen ignored Mu Qi's gaze, merely shielding Ning Jing behind him.
Suddenly, a soft, warm touch spread from Mu Qi's abdomen.
Mu Qi's sharp eye muscles relaxed, and he lowered his gaze to see Yun Shudian's small hands patting his stomach with great seriousness.
Mu Qi raised his free hand and pressed down on Yun Shudian's small hand. "What are you doing?"
Mu Qi's Adam's apple bobbed, his voice hoarse.
"Look, you haven't eaten anything," Yun Shudian muttered with a scolding tone.
Then, Yun Shudian looked up into Mu Qi's eyes and asked, "Did the people you were talking to leave?"
Mu Qi's lips moved, and before he could speak, the door opposite them suddenly opened.
"Mr. Mu," the round-headed man walked towards Mu Qi.
"Is this Mrs. Mu?" the man asked tentatively as he approached and saw Yun Shudian beside Mu Qi.
"Of course. Does he have any other women beside him?" Yun Shudian heard the tentative tone of the round-headed man and, displeased, stepped forward and wrapped her arms around Mu Qi's waist.
"No, no. I've only ever seen you by Mr. Mu's side," the man said quickly, his mouth splitting into a grin.
The man secretly thought that he had heard this Mr. Mu was unworldly, as if he wished women didn't exist on Earth.
He had also personally witnessed Mu Qi's cold demeanor towards spoiled young ladies.
But this year, rumors of Mr. Mu's marriage suddenly spread throughout the industry. It was heard that Mr. Mu doted on his wife, but she was unappreciative.
Now, it seemed seeing was believing!
The man looked again at Yun Shudian's possessive posture and Mu Qi's affectionate gaze, feeling immense emotion.
Hearing what the round-headed man said, Yun Shudian's expression brightened.
"Let's go, let's eat first." Yun Shudian, holding Mu Qi's hand and walking towards the opposite direction, waved to the young girl behind them.
Seeing this, Mu Qi tightened his embrace around Yun Shudian.
Yun Shudian had no choice but to turn her head back.
"Hello, may I ask your name?"
At this moment, Mu Qi sat in the main seat, with Yun Shudian beside him.
Yun Shudian, seeing the person in front of her was somewhat unfamiliar, smiled and asked for his name.
"Madam, you can just call me Xiao Zhang." The man patted his round head and smiled a bit foolishly.
"Mr. Zhang. My husband hasn't had lunch yet.
Could we eat first, and then discuss business with you?" Yun Shudian said, her hand under the table slowly climbing up Mu Qi's abdomen, feeling his abdominal muscles through his shirt.
"Of course, Madam, you are too polite." Mr. Zhang seemed flustered, clearly not expecting Yun Shudian to be so courteous to him.
Mu Qi's hand pressed down on Yun Shudian's hand on his abdomen, his earlobes secretly turning red.
Perhaps it was due to such an intimate gesture in front of an outsider, or perhaps it was the intimate address.
Probably both. He felt an unusual sense of being acknowledged by the person he loved.
He could finally be seen in the light.
At this moment, behind Mu Qi, Shan Gong, who had taken in the sight of Yun Shudian and Mu Qi's clasped hands, as well as Mu Qi's flushed earlobes, watched it all with a numb expression.
"Then, thank you for your understanding, Mr. Zhang."
Mr. Zhang cupped his hands and smiled, "Not at all, not at all."
"Eat."
Yun Shudian gestured with her chin towards the dining table, then squeezed Mu Qi's waist, thinking how springy it was.
"Mm."
Mu Qi's voice was low but sounded exceptionally obedient. When Yun Shudian squeezed him, his body swayed slightly before he calmly reached for his chopsticks as if nothing had happened.
Of course, if Shan Gong behind Mu Qi hadn't noticed the subtle muscle changes in Mu Qi's back, it would have seemed perfectly normal.
"Eat more meat."
"Mm."
Yun Shudian admired Mu Qi's pleasing appearance as he ate, while also pinching his waist and issuing orders to eat meat.
Is this what it feels like to enjoy beauty? Yun Shudian thought with a wicked smile.
Half an hour later, Mu Qi's abdomen finally showed a slight fullness.
Yun Shudian patted it with satisfaction, then helped Mu Qi wipe away nonexistent food scraps from the corner of his mouth.
The round-headed man, who had been awkwardly silent for half an hour, finally felt he could speak.
"Mr. Mu, please take a look at the subordinate's assessment?" Mr. Zhang said, handing the file to Mu Qi with both hands again.
Mr. Zhang knew that this property's location was not ideal, and the quality of the houses was not high-end.
The large and prosperous Mu Corporation must also be aware of this, but the file still needed to be submitted for the sake of procedure, to make himself appear professional.
Fortunately, Mu Qi finally took it this time.
Yun Shudian leaned slightly towards Mu Qi, looking at the document in his hand.
"Mu Qi, we'll take this one!" As soon as Yun Shudian saw the picture of the property, she pointed at it excitedly.
Hearing Yun Shudian's words, Mr. Zhang felt a mix of joy and worry.
It was good that the house could be sold.
However, he was aware of the conditions of this property and had not expected it to be sold at all, only hoping to use this opportunity to build connections with Mu Corporation.
But with Mrs. Mu saying this, he began to worry that Mu Qi and Yun Shudian might argue over it. Sudan Fiction Network.
Not to mention that Mrs. Mu seemed like a nice person; he would feel guilty if he caused the couple to argue.
Moreover, if it left a bad impression on Mr. Mu, that would truly be disastrous.
So, Mr. Zhang coughed lightly and spoke:
"Madam, buying property is after all a major decision. Why don't you take a closer look at the details below? I'm not in a hurry, I have plenty of time!"
"No need, Mu Qi, we want this one!" Yun Shudian pointed at the picture on the file again, her eyes practically craving to devour the property.
Mr. Zhang was surprised by Yun Shudian's persistence and his face showed impatience.
"Cough." Mr. Zhang cleared his throat again but said nothing.
Yun Shudian, however, looked at Mr. Zhang with confusion.
What? Did he not want to sell anymore?
Did he also know that a famous middle school would appear in the future near this property, and that the property's value would soar along with it?
Yun Shudian's gaze darted around Mr. Zhang, as if trying to see through his flesh and blood to his soul, to see if he, like her, was reborn.