The Duke's little ancestor slipped away again

When he saw Shen Ye sitting in the living room chatting and laughing with his mother, Mu Jinqian's mood that had been depressed all afternoon suddenly became clearer, and his eyes couldn't help but become a little brighter.

"Mr. Mu."

Shen Ye nodded politely.

"Lawyer Shen."

Mu Jinqian nodded in response.

"Aren't you two tired of doing this every time we meet?"

Mu Mu rolled his eyes at the two of them with disgust.

"Mumu is right, don't be restrained at home."

Mu's mother also echoed.

"Jin Qian, Xiaoye hasn't been here for a long time. You show her around, and Mu Mu and I go check out the kitchen and add two more dishes."

"……it is good."

Mu Jinqian was stunned for a moment, then realized what he was doing and smiled gratefully at Mu's mother.

Behind the three-story small foreign-style building is a lotus pond. Although the lotus flowers have fallen, the lotus pods stand proudly on the branches.

"Time flies so fast. I remember the last time I came here, the lotus flowers here were just emerging."

"Shouldn't it be said that you haven't been here for too long?"

"When did Mr. Mu become so... sharp-tongued? I remember you were not like this in college."

"Just call me Jin Qian, Mr. Mu is too unfamiliar."

Mu Jinqian did not answer her question, but raised the issue of the address between the two.

"It's a professional habit. The last time I called you that in public, I almost lost the case."

"If we lose the case, it will bring us closer. I really don't care about winning or losing."

"Ok?"

Shen Ye only heard what he was saying, but because his voice was too low, he didn't hear the content of what he said clearly.

"It's nothing. By the way, why did you come to the Pepper Feast to be the manager?"

After the two had a brief meeting last time, Mu Jinqian would go there to eat from time to time, but he never had the chance to have a good chat.

"I lost the bet..."

On the other side, Mu Mu was video chatting with Vaughn in the room.

"have you eaten?"

"not yet, what about you?"

Vaughn put down the last document in his hand and looked seriously at the little girl on the screen whom he had not seen for many days.

"Ye Ye came to the house for dinner, and her mother said she would cook two dishes herself."

"Ye Ye?"

"Shen Ye, a famous second-level lawyer in Heisei, my brother's college classmate, and the agent of Jiao Ma Feast."

Mu Mu lay on the bed, tracing Vaughan's outline bit by bit with her fingers.

"Miss me?"

"Ah."

"What an honest little girl."

Why doesn't Vaughn miss him?

"How are you handling things over there?"

"The company's affairs are almost settled. There are more underground matters, plus the political circles, it will probably take half a month."

"Isn't it the New Year's Eve?"

Although it was a little shorter than the previously scheduled time, it was still a bit long for a couple in love.

"So...do you want to come over and stay with me?"

"...Forget it, I've been running around outside for the past few years, and now I'm finally back. I still want to spend more time with my mother."

Mu Mu lowered his eyes and pursed his lips unhappily.

"I'll try to end it as early as possible and spend more time with you, okay?"

"Don't stay up late. It's not good for your health. I'm not a child. I don't need you to accompany me all the time. Good men are everywhere. You can't just linger on your children's personal relationship... Also, what about the castle? Please help me keep an eye on it. Although I am confident in my team, it is very easy for someone to cause sabotage..."

Mu Mu chattered incoherently. No matter what she said, Vaughn listened patiently and nodded.

"Master, it's time to eat."

Asim's voice successfully interrupted Mu Mu. She looked up at the alarm clock on the bedside table. It was already past 6 o'clock.

"It's so late and you didn't remind me."

"I want to hear you talk."

"Then you can pay next time."

"it is good."

"Go and eat, Asim. Please take care of him during this time. Remember to keep an eye on him while he eats."

The latter sentence was naturally meant for Asimt's hearing aid.

"Okay, Miss Mu, don't worry, if the boss doesn't eat, I'll call you to report it."

"Okay, hang up, bye."

"Bye-Bye."

Looking at the black screen, Vaughn was full of happiness. It was great that someone was thinking about him.

"Asim, please send me the things that need to be dealt with in the past few days. Try to deal with them as early as possible. Leave the New Year's Day free and help me book a flight ticket."

"...Okay, you eat first, I'll take care of these things."

As a special assistant, Asim has long been accustomed to Vaughn's overtime work and oppression. Fortunately, he does not have a girlfriend, otherwise... haha...

At the dinner table, Mu Mu always felt that the atmosphere was a little strange. It was awkward, a little ambiguous, and a little bit. After the meal, she just felt lonely.

"Ye Ye, please stay with me tonight. I haven't chatted with you for a long time."

"No, I'm afraid your Lord Duke will fly over and bury me alive."

"He didn't dare."

"I still have things to deal with when I get back. You're already in peace. Are you afraid that you won't have a chance to chat?"

Shen Ye refused with a smile.

"I'll take you back. It's not safe for you to be alone."

Mu Jinqian spoke at the right time, and then picked up the car keys beside him.

"Be careful……"

The passenger door opened, and Mu Jinqian thoughtfully helped Shen Ye fasten his seat belt. However, when they were withdrawing, their lips almost touched each other.

"...tied...tied..."

"Thank you."

The atmosphere was a little awkward.

"Where?"

"Just drop me off at a place where the subway can be reached."

Chen Ye's eyes drifted to the window.

"Where to stay? I'll take you back."

This time, Mu Jinqian no longer gave her a chance to refuse.

"here……"

Shen Ye hesitated for a moment, then opened the navigation on his mobile phone and placed it on the car holder.

There was silence all the way, both of them had their own concerns and neither of them wanted to speak first.

"is it here?"

"Well, thank you."

Shen Ye opened the door and was about to get out of the car when Mu Jinqian grabbed him.

"Chen Ye..."

"Mu Jinqian, let go!"

"What if I don't let go?"

"Mu Jinqian...you..."

The lips that suddenly touched her made Chen Ye feel a little at a loss.

"Sigh~"

Mu Jinqian was in pain, but still unwilling to let go.

"Mu Jinqian, you are crazy..."

Chen Ye almost used up all the strength in his life before he could push away the man who was imprisoning him.

"Yeah, isn't that just crazy..."

"...I will pretend that what happened today never happened. Thank you, Mr. Mu, for sending me back. Goodbye."

Seeing Shen Ye's figure gradually disappearing from his sight, Mu Jinqian hammered the steering wheel hard. Blood flowed down between his fingers, but he felt no pain at all.

"Ye Ye..."