"Is it necessary to ask such an obvious question?" Diao Guan said.
"Not bad looking," Mu Qi replied.
A light pressure fell on Yun Shu Nian's head, a ticklish, comfortable sensation. It instantly diffused her anger.
So Mu Qi was a gentle person. It was just that in her past life, she had never given him the chance to be gentle with her.
Yun Shu Nian felt a pang of embarrassment. She still remembered her garish makeup and silly clothes from before. The arrogant Yun Shu Nian in front of Diao Guan felt inexplicably guilty in front of Mu Qi.
"Liar," Yun Shu Nian murmured softly.
Mu Qi's hand landed on Yun Shu Nian's head again. "You're the most beautiful now. You always were."
Yun Shu Nian squinted, enjoying Mu Qi's head-ruffling. She suddenly remembered a phrase: "I want to roll around in my brother's arms~"
Diao Guan looked serious. "Mu Qi, do you have to have such a heavy taste?"
Having been soothed by Mu Qi, Yun Shu Nian no longer cared what Diao Guan said.
Yun Shu Nian recalled her death-by-barbie-pink lipstick from last night, and how Mu Qi had kissed her without any hesitation. She nodded internally. Yes, his taste was quite heavy.
Mu Qi glanced at Diao Guan unhurriedly. "Diao Guan, if you don't want to be my private doctor anymore, you can resign now."
As soon as Mu Qi spoke, Diao Guan felt his burning blood rapidly cool. Diao Guan, with his medical kit, slipped away, vanishing in an instant.
Mu Qi's private doctor earned a high salary, one hundred million.
Yun Shu Nian grew tired of standing. "Mu Qi, I'm going out."
As Yun Shu Nian walked towards the door, her hand was pulled back.
Yun Shu Nian instantly fell into a crisp embrace.
Looking at Mu Qi's perfect jawline, Yun Shu Nian's heart pounded. She told herself it was just shock, but her gaze remained fixed on Mu Qi's jawline.
"Where are you going?" Mu Qi's voice was cold as he looked down.
Nian Nian was different today from her usual self. Was she thinking of how to leave again?
Yun Shu Nian's slender waist was held by both of Mu Qi's arms, keeping her in his embrace. In her past life, she would have felt an uncontrollable surge of fear. But now, she was at ease, her attention solely on Mu Qi.
The current Mu Qi seemed a little guarded…
The arms encircling Yun Shu Nian's waist tightened irregularly as she remained silent.
Yun Shu Nian cried out in pain, "Mu Qi, it hurts~"
"Yun Shu Nian, don't test my patience."
Mu Qi's words were icy, but the arm that gripped hers loosened.
A spark of realization lit up in Yun Shu Nian's mind. She suddenly understood.
In her past life, she hadn't been truly out of control. On the contrary, every move she made had influenced Mu Qi.
And Mu Qi's guardedness stemmed from her constant thoughts of eloping with Zuo Nan in her past life, didn't it?
The source of his guardedness was… fear?
To Yun Shu Nian, Mu Qi had always been forceful, cold, and domineering. This was the first time she had ever associated the word "fear" with him.
She still couldn't find any contradictions.
"Yun Shu Nian!"
Yun Shu Nian snapped back to attention. She voluntarily buried her head in Mu Qi's neck, her arms wrapping around his back as if to comfort him.
The thin muscles on the side of his neck, pressed against Yun Shu Nian's forehead, suddenly tensed. Yun Shu Nian's lips curved uncontrollably. Like a child who had found a new toy, she leaned in closer.
"I'm tired. I want to go sit on the sofa outside for a while. Mr. Mu, are you satisfied with that answer?"
Mu Qi's expression softened slightly, but his arms around Yun Shu Nian's waist did not loosen at all.
If Yun Shu Nian had looked up at this moment, she would have seen that Mu Qi, usually so cold, controlled, and unruffled, now had his eyes tinged with desire and possessiveness.
Yes, he was so greedy for this moment, with Yun Shu Nian in his arms, within his easy reach.
Mu Qi's heart relaxed and tightened, then tightened and relaxed again…
After a long while, he finally released Yun Shu Nian.
Yun Shu Nian was surprised. Mu Qi was so easily appeased!
Yun Shu Nian climbed off Mu Qi and stretched.
She walked towards the study door again.
As Yun Shu Nian's hand touched the door, Mu Qi's voice came from behind her: "Come to the company with me later." His tone was unyielding, which also meant that Mu Qi was prepared for Yun Shu Nian's tantrums and struggles.
"Okay." Going to the company was just a trip. In this life, she would willingly follow Mu Qi through fire and water if he wished, but she also knew very well that he wouldn't ask her to.
Besides, this was also an opportunity for Mu Qi to take her to that banquet.
Yun Shu Nian's eyes darted around, and she left.
Mu Qi tapped the mug on the table, his expression grim.
After a long moment, he moved the mug aside and shed his icy demeanor.
Fine, if she wanted to act, he would play along. After all, no matter where she ran, he would catch her.
Mu Qi dialed the house phone. "Aunt Ning, arrange for a sofa. Have the Shan Gong placed in my study."
Aunt Ning, on the other end of the line, hesitated. After a brief pause, she managed to utter a single word: "Yes."
It was a century-old family rule of the Mu family that no resting items were to be placed in the study.
…
"Mu Qi, how much longer until we get to the company?" Yun Shu Nian asked. Sudana novel network.
The black Maybach drove smoothly down the highway. Yun Shu Nian, sitting in the back seat, was drowsy.
Yun Shu Nian had slept well last night, but the night before had been truly terrible.
And the instigator of Yun Shu Nian's poor sleep was sitting right beside her, working on his laptop.
The scene from the night before last flickered in Yun Shu Nian's mind…
But the "instigator" was also really strong…
Mu Qi glanced at his watch. "Soon."
Mu Qi's usual tone carried a clear, ethereal quality, detached from the mundane world. Yun Shu Nian couldn't help but compare his usual voice to the hoarse panting from last night.
Yun Shu Nian's face grew hot, hotter and hotter…
And so, the drowsy Yun Shu Nian drifted off to sleep in this "warm" environment.
Mu Qi's driver was very steady, but when they hit a speed bump, there was an unavoidable slight jolt. Yun Shu Nian's head ended up resting on Mu Qi's shoulder.
His fingers paused on the keyboard.
Then, Mu Qi closed his laptop and gently put an arm around Yun Shu Nian's shoulder, making her more comfortable.
Traffic was light at this hour, and the road was wide. The driver unconsciously glanced at the rearview mirror.