Quite awkward

Jiang Yuhuai looked at Qi Yu, always hesitant to speak. He could only blame himself for being unlucky this time, but he couldn't help but feel curious.

"Qi Yu, have you ever had any conflicts with your second brother?"

Qi Yu pursed her lips and lowered her head, unwilling to speak.

Her avoidance was seen by everyone as a disguised admission.

Shen Xi opened her mouth to ask something, but Xiang Wei interrupted her, muttering something about why the takeout hadn't arrived yet. She felt that Qi Yu needed her own space, so she politely asked her aunt and Jiang Yuhuai to leave.

After the two men left, takeouts were delivered one after another. Xiang Wei unpacked them one by one and placed them on the coffee table, and then stuffed the warm milk tea into Qi Yu's hand.

"Eat something before you think about it."

Qi Yu opened her five fingers and held the milk tea cup. Now that only her good friend Xiang Wei was around, she could speak out.

"I slapped my second brother once."

"what?"

“At my oldest brother’s wedding.”

Xiang Wei was so shocked that he slid down the sofa to the ground. Besides being in disbelief, he also admired Qi Yu's courage.

She knew that Qi Yu had an older brother who doted on her, and she also knew that Mu's second brother had disliked her since she was a child.

Mu Chenan, the second son of the Mu family, has firmly established himself as the group's president at a young age. This man possesses extraordinary business talent and outstanding leadership. He is perceptive, decisive, and well-known. Even Xiang Wei, an outsider, has heard of his resounding reputation.

"That day I brought shame to him and the Mu family." Qi Yu lowered his head, his eyes were empty, and his tone was like a stagnant pool of water. Recalling the wedding, it was like a needle piercing his heart, bringing a trace of pain.

Xiang Wei closed his eyes tightly, feeling anxious and regretful that he could not provide any help to his good friend due to his limited abilities. He did not even know how to comfort him.

"Qi Yu, eat something first."

Qi Yu shook his head. He had no appetite. He just raised his hand and drank a sip of light milk tea, and then made a crazy decision in his mind.

"Xiang Wei, I'm going to Linjiang tomorrow."

“I’ll accompany you!”

"No need, I'll be back in one day, and after that... I may never go back to that place again." She lowered her head, her black hair covering her eyes, and murmured.

-

In the last few days before the Spring Festival, Muchenan worked in the company during the day and had to socialize at night. He was so busy that he had almost no time to rest.

In the evening, he inevitably drank some wine at the dinner party. The wine brought by his partner tasted like plain water, and he drank a few glasses without feeling anything.

At this time, Shen Shuang called from the United States.

"Son, are you home yet?"

"Not yet. I just finished my work today and will be home soon."

Mu Chenan has been the sole head of the entire Mu Group in China for the past six months. As a mother, Shen Shuang can't help but feel sorry for her youngest son.

"When are you planning to come to America to reunite with us? Your sister-in-law and I will cook the New Year's Eve dinner together."

"The day after tomorrow, I've chartered a private jet, and Zhang Pei will come with me."

"Well, okay, he's welcome to come and play. Chen An, go home and have a rest early."

Shen Shuang hung up the phone on her own initiative. Mu Chenan put away his phone and strode to the car. He raised his eyes and signaled Chen Yang to open the door.

Chen Yang hesitated, opened the car door and said, "Mr. Mu, Miss Qi has been looking for you since this afternoon. I'm afraid it will affect your work, so I asked her to wait."

“Where is she now?”

“In the car.”

Mu Chenan frowned and looked at Chen Yang without saying anything. He opened the car door and saw Qi Yu sitting on the other side of the back seat. Her expression was no longer as awkward as before. Instead, she met his gaze with a firm look.

He curled his lips slightly, tapped the car door a few times with his fingers, then leaned over to get in, blocking out the neon lights and hustle and bustle outside.

The cool air mixed with the faint smell of alcohol instantly made the car feel cramped and oppressive. Qi Yu suppressed his resentment and raised his chin to call out, "Mu Chenan."

Mu Chenan looked at her silently and smiled coldly.

How could this woman have the courage to call him by his name? Her fearless attitude showed that she was well prepared.

He ignored her and said to Chen Yang in the driver's seat: "Drive, go home."

The car started, and Qi Yu was stunned for a moment. Then, her temper got anxious and she raised her voice: "I have something to tell you."

Thinking it was fake wine, the alcohol suddenly took effect. Mu Chenan rubbed the root of his nose and replied impatiently: "Stop making noise!"

Seeing the car driving towards an unfamiliar place, Qi Yu concealed his nervousness, fell on his knees and clenched his fists.

Anyway, she was going to break up with him today.

Besides, Mu Chenan didn't dare to really hurt her.

What are you afraid of?

She quietly cheered herself up in her heart.

The car drove for more than 20 minutes and then slowed down. The visibility was unclear at night. Qi Yu saw through the car window that there was a luxurious single-family villa in front of her. She had been to Muchenan's large riverside flat, but she had never been here.

The car stopped, Chen Yang got out, opened the door on Mu Chenan's side, and woke him up softly: "Mr. Mu, we're home."

Mu Chenan opened his eyes, hummed softly, turned his head and glanced at Qi Yu calmly. Just two seconds later, he withdrew his gaze and got out of the car, as if she was an unimportant person and he was too lazy to care about her.

Seeing Qi Yu's conflicted expression, Chen Yang signaled her with his eyes to catch up.

Now that they had arrived at the house, Qi Yu couldn't retreat. She hurriedly got out of the car, gave Chen Yang a grateful look, and then went in through the small door inside the villa from the garage.

Chen Yang closed the car door, dusted himself off and prepared to leave work.

-

The garage is connected to the basement. Unlike the bright light in the garage, the basement is only lit by two dim wall lamps, and you can vaguely see the high-end and luxurious decoration.

Qi Yu looked around the unfamiliar place, feeling lost and at a loss.

I moved carefully until I saw the stairs, and then I found the elevator next to it.

She pressed the button, the elevator descended, and the doors opened, inviting her inside.

Entering the elevator, she pressed the first floor button.

Coming out of the elevator, she found herself in the living room as she had expected. She casually touched the wall and turned on the light, but Mu Chenan was nowhere to be seen.

The light gave her a sense of security. She shook off her fear and walked into the center of the living room. She was hesitating whether to shout Muchenan's name and ask him to come out.

Suddenly, there was a sound of footsteps behind her, like the sound of stepping on marble stairs, one step at a time. The sound was very light, but it was very loud in Qi Yu's ears, enough to make her nerves tense.

She exhaled a breath and turned slowly.

Mu Chenan took off his coat and tie, appearing in only a thin shirt and black trousers. He walked straight to the bar, poured himself a glass of water, and after taking a few sips, he looked up and asked her, "What do you want to see me about in Linjiang?"

He could make all the efforts of others go to waste with just a few words, but now he pretended to be ignorant, and his tone was full of annoyance at being disturbed.

Qi Yu became even angrier. She rushed to him and asked, "Why did you ask the production team to cut out the footage of Jiang Yuhuai and me?"

She knew she was asking a question she already knew the answer to.

Mu Chenan put his hands on the bar, raised his lips and chuckled, and asked: "Qi Yu, do you think I'm targeting you?"