Yun Shu Nian looked at the newcomer and felt a moment of awkwardness. But then, Yun Shu Nian feigned shyness and buried her head further into Mu Qi's embrace.
"Darling~ Who is she?" Yun Shu Nian deliberately leaned close to Mu Qi's ear and whispered seductively.
The warm breath caused Mu Qi's earlobes to redden.
Mu Qi turned to look at Yun Shu Nian, his long eyelashes blinking slightly, full of confusion.
"Speak, who is she?" Yun Shu Nian wrapped her arms around Mu Qi's neck, her eyes both seductive and dangerous.
Mu Qi's Adam's apple bobbed, and he then looked at Ling Xue, "Who are you?"
Mu Qi didn't know how to respond to Yun Shu Nian, so he threw the question to Ling Xue instead.
"Mu Qi, who is she?" Ling Xue was stunned by the scene as soon as she entered. She only snapped back to reality when Mu Qi spoke to her.
"My wife." This time, Mu Qi didn't wait for Yun Shu Nian to hook his chin and ask again. He voluntarily revealed Yun Shu Nian's identity. His tone was a little complex, a mix of boastfulness and quiet contentment.
Hearing Mu Qi say this, Yun Shu Nian was much more satisfied. She leaned against Mu Qi, provocatively looking at Ling Xue.
"Mu Qi, I remember you said you only wanted the position of family head and weren't interested in women," Ling Xue shook her head slightly, her eyes holding a hint of reprimand.
Mu Qi glanced at Yun Shu Nian. Seeing that Yun Shu Nian was no longer angry, he pulled her closer into his embrace.
"Miss, I remember saying I wasn't interested in *you*, not that I wasn't interested in women," Mu Qi said, leaning his shoulder against Yun Shu Nian. He couldn't be bothered to spare Ling Xue another glance.
His Nian Nian was a woman, so it was impossible for him to be uninterested in women. But if his Nian Nian were a man, then Mu Qi would indeed be uninterested in women.
Ling Xue frowned and looked down at herself. She had a good figure, curvaceous and shapely.
Then, Ling Xue looked at Yun Shu Nian again. Although she was also alright, her exaggerated figure gave Ling Xue an immediate sense of superiority.
However, upon seeing how affectionate Mu Qi was with Yun Shu Nian, Ling Xue's jealousy flared up again.
Indeed, Mu Qi had said he wasn't interested in her.
But with her figure, and the way she had been so compliant with Mu Qi back then, Ling Xue believed no man could reject such a woman.
When Mu Qi said he wasn't interested in her, Ling Xue naturally interpreted it as Mu Qi being uninterested in women.
Yun Shu Nian had been observing Ling Xue the whole time and naturally noticed Ling Xue's subtle actions.
Yun Shu Nian pouted and covered Mu Qi's eyes, unaware that Mu Qi, whose shoulder she was leaning against, was already closing his eyes.
"So that's how it is. In that case, I won't disturb you two."
After speaking, Ling Xue placed the gifts she had brought on Mu Qi's desk. She gave Yun Shu Nian a deep look, then turned and left.
Ling Xue had originally been a "sea queen," but ever since she saw Mu Qi that night, her heart had been lost. Looking at other men seemed less appealing.
Even though she wasn't a "sea queen" anymore, her skills remained.
Therefore, seeing Yun Shu Nian doting on Mu Qi, and the usually cold and detached Mu Qi indulging Yun Shu Nian so much, naturally fueled her jealousy and unwillingness.
But Ling Xue also knew that if she let her emotions get the better of her now, it would ruin any potential goodwill she might have with Mu Qi, and then there would truly be no hope for her and Mu Qi.
Just left like that?
Looking at the closed door in front of her, Yun Shu Nian felt like she had punched cotton.
"Mu Qi, I'm unhappy," Yun Shu Nian removed her hands from Mu Qi's eyes, pouted, and spoke in a very small voice.
"Do you want to bite me?" Mu Qi's tone was sincere as he offered his wrist to Yun Shu Nian's lips.
Yun Shu Nian lowered her eyes to look, then pulled at Mu Qi's collar, directly leaving a red mark on his fair neck.
After venting her unease, she looked at the red mark she had bitten onto Mu Qi, and then at his deep, phoenix-like eyes, which were already reddened.
Yun Shu Nian lowered her head and pulled Mu Qi's collar up. Then, with a whoosh, she retreated to the furthest point from Mu Qi.
Mu Qi took a deep breath. Ignoring the slight stinging itch on his neck, he reached out to comfort Yun Shu Nian by stroking her head, then returned to his office chair.
Yun Shu Nian raised her hand to touch the hair Mu Qi had just touched. Looking at Mu Qi, who was working diligently with a red mark on his neck, a fierce possessiveness born from the fear of loss arose within Yun Shu Nian.
***
In the dance floor of the Ye Se Bar, a chaotic throng of people danced. Ling Xue, who used to be the queen of this place every night, was now leaning in a corner, drowning her sorrows in alcohol.
"Hey, Sister Ling, when did you get back? You didn't even mention it, you're being so unfair!"
At that moment, a young man with the potential to be a kept boy, who happened to see Ling Xue, his eyes immediately lit up.
"I didn't tell you? Did I tell you I was looking for you?" Ling Xue rested her entire head on one arm, then took another swig from her wine bottle.
"Sister Ling, you're hurting me now. You weren't like this before," the young man said with a wronged tone, though his eyes couldn't help but scrutinize Ling Xue.
"Get lost." Ling Xue's tone was sharp. It was clear she was in a very bad mood.
"No, Sister Ling, could it be that you're heartbroken?"
Most people's troubles stem from this. It's not necessarily love, but these seven emotions account for a large part of it.
Looking at him, this young man was clearly skilled at playing with emotions. Who knew how many rich women had abandoned their husbands and children for him.
"Get lost, get lost, get lost!" Struck to the heart of the matter, Ling Xue immediately stood up and tried to push the young man away with her hands.
However, her strength had been sapped by the alcohol. Her slender hands on the young man felt like a tickle.
"Sister Ling, don't rush. If it's heartbreak, then it's easy to solve, isn't it? Everyone here is a genius in this area! Tell me, I'll help you."
As he spoke, the young man gently held Ling Xue's wrist and kissed her fingers.
"You'll help me?"
Ling Xue narrowed her eyes as she stared at the young man. The words "get lost" that were about to escape her lips were swallowed back when she saw a wealthy woman behind the young man being completely captivated by this player.