Yun Shuzinian only then realized that she was lying on the bed, her head propped on Mu Qi’s chest, and her hand resting on the “pillow” which was Mu Qi’s firm abdomen.
What was going on? Yun Shuzinian tried hard to recall, but she couldn’t remember when she had sleepily climbed into bed last night.
Yun Shuzinian carefully moved her guilty hands from Mu Qi’s abs. Then, she slowly got up from Mu Qi’s body, supporting herself with her hands on the bed.
Finally, her feet touched the ground, and Yun Shuzinian breathed a sigh of relief. She picked up the silk quilt from the bed and gently covered Mu Qi. As Yun Shuzinian turned around, she saw Shan Gong beside her, looking like an ominous god.
He was exuding a dark aura, a complete opposite to the refreshed Yun Shuzinian.
Mu Qi was still asleep. Yun Shuzinian didn’t want to wake him, so she didn’t speak to Shan Gong and walked out of the room. Unbeknownst to her, after she gently closed the door, Mu Qi, who had been playing along with Yun Shuzinian’s “silent” departure, opened his eyes.
Mu Qi sat up and rubbed his forehead.
Mu Qi’s voice was low and magnetic as he just woke up, though his aura was somewhat somber. “Shan Gong, how did I get back yesterday?”
Shan Gong remained silent. Not only was deceiving the family head a crime punishable by death, but even lesser offenses were unavoidable. Moreover, even if he wanted to lie, he hadn’t coordinated his story with Yun Shuzinian yet.
One second.
Two seconds.
Shan Gong still didn’t respond.
Mu Qi lowered the hand that was rubbing his forehead. He looked at Shan Gong, his phoenix eyes cast downwards, and immense pressure instantly flooded every corner of the room.
Mu Qi’s patience was entirely reserved for Yun Shuzinian. For everyone else, Mu Qi had always been a tyrant.
Shan Gong buried his head even lower.
Just as Mu Qi was about to erupt in anger, the door to the room was opened from the outside. Upon seeing who it was, Mu Qi’s anger and oppressive aura instantly vanished.
When Yun Shuzinian entered and saw that Mu Qi was already awake, she immediately flashed a sweet smile and walked towards him.
“You’re up. Did you sleep well?” Yun Shuzinian’s voice was warm, like the blooming of spring.
Her smile was sweet, and her tone was warm. But Mu Qi dared not linger, fearing that Yun Shuzinian would turn and run somewhere he couldn’t find her if he wasn’t careful.
“Mm,” Mu Qi replied, his tone icy, like a world of ice and snow.
Yun Shuzinian didn’t mind. “Let’s go have breakfast!”
Mu Qi: “Mm.”
Yun Shuzinian got up to head downstairs but was forcefully held by the hand by Mu Qi before she could take two steps.
Yun Shuzinian looked back, her hand enveloped by Mu Qi’s, and she mused.
Mu Qi, who had been watching Yun Shuzinian the whole time, naturally noticed her gaze.
She still hated him. Mu Qi concluded, his eyes filled with deep darkness and suppression.
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After breakfast, Yun Shuzinian reclined on her chair with no regard for her image, her eyes narrowed, and she patted her slightly plump belly with satisfaction.
Suddenly, a gentle touch on her lips made Yun Shuzinian look up, her eyes widening. Her crescent eyes were filled with Mu Qi’s earnest expression.
This extremely handsome sight was truly pleasing to the eye.
Yun Shuzinian simply sat forward a bit, lifting her chin with one hand, allowing Mu Qi to wipe it clean.
Finally, Mu Qi finished wiping Yun Shuzinian’s lips clean. It was then that Mu Qi realized Yun Shuzinian was looking at him intently with her crescent eyes.
Mu Qi withdrew his hand, his expression a little unnatural, but his tone remained cold. “It’s clean.”
Yun Shuzinian’s eyes sparkled as if she had discovered something amusing.
Yun Shuzinian pulled her chair closer to Mu Qi, looking at his flushed earlobes. After a moment’s thought, she took the initiative to hold Mu Qi’s hand, interlocking their fingers.
Mu Qi, however, seemed to be scalded and quickly withdrew his hand, then turned and went to the study.
Yun Shuzinian watched Mu Qi’s retreating back, the smile on her face gradually fading. Her sweet crescent eyes were now replaced with a complex gaze.
Mu Qi withdrew his hand because he feared becoming too engrossed, losing his guard, and thus losing Yun Shuzinian. As for Yun Shuzinian not pursuing him, she had finally realized the problem she had been avoiding since her rebirth.
After her rebirth, Yun Shuzinian only knew that she had to repay Mu Qi’s kindness, but she never knew how to do so. She tried to treat Mu Qi well in her own way, without considering if Mu Qi needed it or if he liked it.
It was only today that she finally realized that what she thought was repaying a debt was merely Mu Qi’s limitless indulgence. Su Dan Novel Network.
What Mu Qi truly needed perhaps wasn’t the healthy body, vast fortune, or brilliant life that she had imagined.
What he had always wanted was her, right? Otherwise, why would Mu Qi have given his life for her in their previous life?
She, Yun Shuzinian, had been too self-righteous. Even with her rebirth, she still hadn’t been able to do anything for Mu Qi; instead, she had caused another version of herself to appear. Thinking of this, Yun Shuzinian felt very dejected.
However, Yun Shuzinian’s mood soon improved.
If what Mu Qi truly needed was just her, then was there a simpler problem than this? She could completely satisfy Mu Qi. After all, repaying his kindness was always her top priority in this life.
Yun Shuzinian looked at the closed study door upstairs and silently made a bold decision.
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Room 302, Jiangxin Mansion.
After a night of indulgence, Yun Rong looked at the traces of passion on her body, her face flushed with sensuality.
She expectantly turned to the side, but when she saw a strange, burly man lying beside her, Yun Rong fearfully tried to kick him off the bed.
However, this kick not only failed to dislodge the burly man but also sent her tumbling off the bed herself.
Yun Rong’s scream woke the burly man who was sleeping soundly on the bed.
The man frowned as he got up, and his gaze was instantly captivated by the partially covered beauty on the floor.
He grabbed Yun Rong and threw her back onto the bed, then eagerly lunged at her.
“Get off!” Yun Rong struggled with all her might, but her strength was like a chick pecking at rice compared to the burly man.
The burly man showed no mercy. Seeing Yun Rong’s lack of cooperation, he directly slapped her.
At this, Yun Rong completely gave up her futile struggle, tears of despair streaming down her face…