Mu Qi's phoenix eyes narrowed, a violent emotion gradually rising.
Yun Shunan, however, nervously clutched the fabric at Mu Qi's waist.
The smooth texture pulled Mu Qi's attention back, and he looked towards Yun Shunan.
Seeing her tense expression, Mu Qi immediately understood. He pulled her hand away and walked towards the woman curled on the ground, looking pitiful.
"Mu Qi, don't go." Yun Shunan's hands trembled slightly as she gripped Mu Qi's forearm, her crescent eyes already brimming with tears that seemed on the verge of falling.
Mu Qi's pupils contracted, further solidifying his suspicions.
"Be good." Mu Qi stroked Yun Shunan's hair and gently pushed her hand away.
Yun Shunan watched Mu Qi's retreating back, unable to hold back the tears that had gathered in her eyes.
However, reality did not grant Yun Shunan the chance to weep her fill.
"Ah!" A piercing scream erupted. Yun Shunan followed the sound and saw the woman from before slamming against the wall, her face contorted in pain, blood trickling down her brow.
While Yun Shunan was lost in thought, Mu Qi reached the woman and grasped her throat.
"Quick! Call 120!"
"No, call 110!"
"Stop him!"
"You're big, you go!"
After a moment of silence, Yun Shunan's ears were filled with a cacophony of voices. Looking at the woman's whites-showing eyes and flushed face, Yun Shunan finally reacted. Sudannovel.com
"Mu Qi, let her go. Let her go quickly!" Yun Shunan's eyes were red as she tried to pry Mu Qi's fingers open, but her hands lacked strength.
Fortunately, Mu Qi had already released the woman when Yun Shunan's hand touched him.
"Mu Qi." Yun Shunan's emotions erupted instantly, burying her face in Mu Qi's chest and sobbing.
She was wrong. How could someone willing to sacrifice their life for her care about another's fate?
"I'm here." Mu Qi licked his dry lips, gently stroking Yun Shunan's head.
Soon, an ambulance and the police arrived.
"Mr. Mu, please come with us." The officer's professional and stern demeanor was evident.
Yun Shunan linked her arm with Mu Qi's and whispered in his ear, "I want to go with you."
Mu Qi's brow, which had been about to furrow, immediately smoothed out.
He led Yun Shunan out and directly into the police car.
Officer Zhang, who had expected resistance, breathed a sigh of relief.
"Close your eyes and rest if you're tired."
Inside the solemn police car, Mu Qi whispered tenderly in Yun Shunan's ear.
Yun Shunan shook her head, clinging tightly to Mu Qi's arm.
Mu Qi looked at Yun Shunan's dependent posture, longing to pull her onto his lap and kiss her, to express his love through action.
Thus, the usually cold and stern Mu Qi found himself smiling amidst the oppressive and serious atmosphere.
The car soon arrived at the police station.
Yun Shunan nervously tightened her grip on Mu Qi's forearm.
Mu Qi calmly lifted Yun Shunan's hand and kissed it, attempting to relax her.
"Excuse me, you two will need to give separate statements."
Suddenly, a female voice cut through the air. Yun Shunan instinctively took a step back.
She then looked in the direction of the voice and saw a rather attractive female officer.
"You can come with me." The officer looked at Yun Shunan and gestured.
Mu Qi glanced at the distance between him and Yun Shunan, then turned and shot a displeased, cold glare at the officer.
The officer shrunk her shoulders, wondering why the air felt so chilling when it wasn't even dark.
"Mu Qi, what should I say?" As Mu Qi was radiating a cold aura, Yun Shunan suddenly grabbed his sleeve again.
"Say whatever you want." Mu Qi's gaze softened as he looked at Yun Shunan.
"Mu Qi, will you be okay? Tell me what to say, how to say it." Yun Shunan leaned in and whispered in Mu Qi's ear.
Mu Qi remained silent, cupping Yun Shunan's small face with his hands. He bent down and kissed her reddened eyes twice.
Mu Qi had always known Yun Shunan was uneasy, and he had assumed it was the woman's appearance that had frightened her.
Only now did he realize she was worried about him.
"Don't be afraid, I'll be fine. Say whatever you want."
"Then can we go home together today?" Yun Shunan sniffled, her crescent eyes still visibly red.
"Yes, we'll go home together soon." Yun Shunan's appearance made Mu Qi's heart ache with a fullness he couldn't explain.
"Ahem, may we leave now?" the officer beside them asked, sounding both embarrassed and anxious.
Mu Qi gave the officer an unhappy glance.
The officer thought, The case is solved. She finally understands why it’s so cold.
"Mm." Yun Shunan nodded, releasing Mu Qi's sleeve and turning to leave.
Mu Qi's expression softened slightly as he watched Yun Shunan turn back multiple times.
"Mr. Mu, please come with me." A police officer who had accompanied them from the car suddenly spoke, finally making his presence felt.
The softened lines on Mu Qi's face turned hard again.
The officer instinctively made a "please" gesture, as if it were natural.
He had never thought he would make such a gesture, let alone so smoothly.
It was nothing to him, though. His family was prominent in the capital, and he knew of Mu Qi.
It was always right to be respectful, but he would also handle the matter impartially.
...
"What is it this time?"
"Is it still about Yun Shunan?"
"But you've been much more settled since you married her."
Mu Qi's lawyer, Li Chi, arrived soon after and bombarded Mu Qi with questions the moment he entered.
"Did you cut her tongue out?" Li Chi whispered conspiratorially into Mu Qi's ear.
"I told you, that's the most effective method."
Before Mu Qi could respond, Li Chi continued rambling, as if accustomed to Mu Qi's silence.
However, before Li Chi could prepare himself further.
*Slap!* Mu Qi punched Li Chi, sending him staggering back.
"If you want to lose your tongue, just say so!" Mu Qi's voice was sharp and cold.
"Damn it, Mu Qi, how the hell are you not tired of her yet?"
Li Chi spat out the blood in his mouth and wiped his lips.