Love is as vast as the Milky Way, impossible to cross.

As he watched the people coming and going around him, Huo Muchen's eyes were fixed on Liu Shiyin like a cheetah eyeing its prey.

He didn't give Liu Shiyin any chance to react. His movements were swift and decisive. He grabbed her arm and forcefully pulled her towards the private room next to him.

Liu Shiyin was somewhat disoriented by Huo Muchen's sudden action. Her mind went blank, and she could only let him pull her forward. She tried to struggle, but Huo Muchen's strength was astonishing, and she couldn't break free at all. She could only passively let him pull her along, stumbling and falling all the way into the private room.

The private room was dimly lit and quiet, with only Huo Muchen and Liu Shiyin present. A tense yet ambiguous atmosphere seemed to permeate the air, making it somewhat difficult to breathe.

"Why are you here?"

Huo Muchen asked again,

Liu Shiyin frowned slightly, but tried her best to remain calm as she answered:

"I, I'm here to eat."

Huo Muchen nodded, seemingly unsurprised by her answer. He continued to press:

"with who?"

Liu Shiyin hesitated for a moment, but still answered truthfully:

"With Mr. Zhao."

"Zhao Zixun?"

Huo Muchen's tone revealed a strange emotion.

Liu Shiyin nodded without saying anything more. She felt Huo Muchen's gaze lingering on her, as if he wanted to find out more.

Huo Muchen remained silent for a moment, seemingly deep in thought. Then he spoke slowly, his voice tinged with complexity:

Why do you spend every break with him?

Liu Shiyin couldn't refute his words, because he had seen her with Zhao Zixun during both breaks.

"you like him?"

Huo Muchen suddenly asked,

Liu Shiyin immediately shook her head in denial. She had never, dared not, and would never have imagined having any emotional entanglement with people like them.

Seeing Liu Shiyin's reaction, Huo Muchen unconsciously breathed a sigh of relief. He stepped forward, wanting to embrace Liu Shiyin, but she retreated several steps as if she were a snake.

Before Huo Muchen could react, Liu Shiyin fled the private room as if escaping. Panting, she returned to her seat, picked up her water glass, and drank several gulps of water.

Zhao Zixun was speechless at her appearance.

"What's wrong? Is there a wild beast chasing you?"

Zhao Zixun joked,

Upon hearing the word "beast," Liu Shiyin thought of Huo Muchen again. She smiled, then shook her head.

"Eat quickly, it'll get cold soon,"

Zhao Zixun said considerately to Liu Shiyin,

Liu Shiyin nodded and then began to enjoy the food in front of her.

"Zixun, who is this?"

A clear, melodious sound rang out from above, and Liu Shiyin and Zhao Zixun looked up at the same time.

The woman in front of him was stylish and beautiful, but her sharp eyes scrutinized Liu Shiyin as if trying to see right through her.

Liu Shiyin felt a little uncomfortable and subconsciously tugged at her clothes.

"Zixun, who is this?"

The woman asked the question, her tone laced with provocation and hostility.

Zhao Zixun frowned slightly, clearly displeased with the woman's sudden appearance and attitude. He was about to explain when Liu Shiyin spoke first.

"Hello, I am Liu Shiyin, a friend of Mr. Zhao."

Liu Shiyin tried her best to remain polite and calm, not wanting to cause any unnecessary trouble in this situation.

However, the woman didn't seem to intend to give up. She continued to scrutinize Liu Shiyin, a mocking smile playing on her lips.

"Friends? I think it's more than just friends."

The woman's words were full of provocation and suspicion.

Liu Shiyin's heart tightened; she didn't want to be misunderstood by this woman.

She was about to explain when Zhao Zixun interrupted her.

"Enough, Lin Ya, stop being unreasonable."

Zhao Zixun's tone carried a hint of displeasure and warning.

Lin Ya seemed startled by Zhao Zixun's attitude. Her eyes widened, as if she couldn't believe that Zhao Zixun would speak to her like this for the sake of an outsider.

Just as he was about to explode in anger, a deep voice came from the side.