Zuo Nan waited in the garden for nearly an hour, pacing back and forth in the center with anxiety.
His steps halted abruptly when a graceful figure suddenly entered his peripheral vision. He turned, staring blankly at the woman approaching him step by step, her figure slender, her aura extraordinary, and her beauty like that of a celestial being.
Yun Shu Nian walked up to Zuo Nan and asked with feigned distress, "Brother Nan, why didn't you come to the airport that day?" While Yun Shu Nian appeared pitiable and could evoke sympathy, she was inwardly disgusted.
Hearing her voice and seeing her now, Zuo Nan finally recognized the woman who had stirred his heart – it was Yun Shu Nian.
Yun Shu Nian had deliberately disguised her appearance to stay by Mu Qi's side for him. Zuo Nan hadn't expected that Yun Shu Nian would be so stunning when she made even a little effort to dress up.
Seeing Zuo Nan's dazed expression, Yun Shu Nian knitted her brows and prompted, "Brother Nan?"
Zuo Nan came back to his senses. "Nian Nian, of course, Mu Qi held me back. Just a little more, and we could have flown away together."
*Bah, who wants to fly away with you.*
Yun Shu Nian, following the script from her past life, played along. "That pervert, Brother Nan. Don't worry, I'll definitely find a chance to escape, and then we can be together forever."
After speaking, Yun Shu Nian waited for Zuo Nan to reveal his true intentions.
However, Yun Shu Nian caught Zuo Nan's gaze shifting past her and suddenly sensed a burning stare fixed upon her from behind.
Mu Qi, standing behind Yun Shu Nian, watched the two of them and felt a pang of pain, his hostility erupting in an instant. Yun Shu Nian was indeed deceiving him.
Yun Shu Nian's heart skipped a beat. In her previous life, Mu Qi should have been on the third floor at this time. But this time, she hadn't drugged him, nor had she taken him to the third floor.
Therefore, Mu Qi was behind her now!
She knew that Zuo Nan's intentions, which were about to be revealed, must now be hidden.
Yun Shu Nian knew Mu Qi would find her, but she hadn't expected it to be so soon!
Mindful of the person behind her, Yun Shu Nian wanted to finish this quickly.
Yun Shu Nian immediately prepared to turn and leave.
But Zuo Nan grabbed her hand. "Nian Nian, it's been so long, don't you miss me?" While holding Yun Shu Nian's hand, Zuo Nan provocatively looked at Mu Qi, who stood behind her.
"I..." Yun Shu Nian was speechless. Feeling the palpable cold emanating from behind her, Yun Shu Nian grew anxious.
Zuo Nan paid little attention to Yun Shu Nian, assuming she was just shy.
At this moment, Zuo Nan's focus was entirely on Mu Qi. He detested the way these young masters of noble families seemed to have everything from birth.
As an illegitimate son who lived in the shadows, he had to snatch everything for himself.
Mu Qi's eyes were bloodshot, his phoenix eyes cast downward, and his gaze at Zuo Nan was frenzied and fierce.
Zuo Nan's provocative smile faltered slightly. He tightened his grip on Yun Shu Nian's hand and became arrogant again.
Mu Qi's weakness was in his hands. If Mu Qi attacked him, Yun Shu Nian would likely despise him even more.
After all, Yun Shu Nian's heart belonged to him. With Yun Shu Nian as a weapon against Mu Qi, what did he have to fear?
Thinking this, Zuo Nan grew even more audacious. He pulled Yun Shu Nian closer to him and reached out to embrace her waist.
Yun Shu Nian's brows furrowed deeper, a hint of disgust in her eyes. As Zuo Nan's claw-like hand reached for her, she sidestepped and dodged.
Zuo Nan didn't manage to embrace Yun Shu Nian as he expected. He froze, turning to Yun Shu Nian with disbelief. "Nian Nian, how could you..."
Yun Shu Nian subtly took another step back, her face filled with regret. "Brother Nan, I'm afraid of being seen, so you understand, right?"
Zuo Nan was cursing inwardly. Yun Shu Nian could have dodged at any other time, but she chose to do it right in front of Mu Qi.
Mu Qi's sharp aura receded, and a torrent of complex, intense emotions churned in his eyes. Didn't she love Zuo Nan dearly? Why would she avoid him? And was that disgust in her eyes just now?
Zuo Nan quickly regained his composure, not dwelling on whether Yun Shu Nian's actions were an act.
He attempted to take Yun Shu Nian's hand again. Before Yun Shu Nian could react, Mu Qi pulled her into his embrace from behind.
Yun Shu Nian looked at Mu Qi with feigned surprise.
"Mr. Mu, long time no see." Zuo Nan's face was wreathed in a smile.
In her previous life, Yun Shu Nian had found his smile gentle and refined. Now, she saw through the darkness and malice hidden beneath that smile, causing her a double dose of physical and psychological discomfort.
Mu Qi's expression was icy and intimidating. "Zuo Nan, this is Mrs. Mu. If you still want to live, stay away from her."
Zuo Nan's eyes darkened, but his smile remained standard. "Mr. Mu, what are you saying? Although you are married, Mrs. Mu should have the freedom she deserves."
Feeling the chilling aura emanating from Mu Qi and the increasing pressure of his grip, Yun Shu Nian immediately stepped in front of Mu Qi. "Our marital affairs do not require Mr. Zuo's concern."
Hearing this, the curve of Zuo Nan's lips faltered slightly. He gave Yun Shu Nian a deep look.
Was Yun Shu Nian covering for him?
"Then I won't disturb you two." With that, Zuo Nan turned and left.
Watching Zuo Nan's retreating figure, Yun Shu Nian's eyes darkened. In this life, she would make Zuo Nan's existence worse than death.
"What, can't bear to part with him?" Mu Qi's cold voice echoed in her ear, startling Yun Shu Nian.
Before Yun Shu Nian could react, she saw Mu Qi's enlarged handsome face.
A faint scent of alcohol sprayed onto her face with his breath. Mu Qi held Yun Shu Nian's hands with his left, and pinched her chin with his right.
The sharp pain in her chin brought Yun Shu Nian back to her senses. "No, Mu Qi..." The cool, soft touch on her lips made Yun Shu Nian's eyes widen.
Soon, that cool, soft sensation began to move down from her lips. Feeling a chill on her chest, Yun Shu Nian cried out and instinctively pushed Mu Qi away with all her might.
When Yun Shu Nian had straightened her clothes and looked up again, she saw Mu Qi rubbing his forehead, looking as if he were in great pain.
Yun Shu Nian, filled with guilt, stepped forward to hug Mu Qi, stroking his back reassuringly.
Suddenly, Yun Shu Nian felt Mu Qi's broad back begin to tremble, and she heard his soft whimpering.
Yun Shu Nian incredulously pulled away from Mu Qi's embrace.
However, Mu Qi quickly acted like a big puppy, using the alcohol as an excuse, and pitifully nuzzled against Yun Shu Nian's neck and shoulders. "Baby, I feel so bad."
His weak, husky voice sounded extremely wronged.