A whirlwind marriage! A billionaire CEO lives off his wife with great satisfaction.

"I'm done eating, you two can continue eating."

Mu Xiaoguo put down her chopsticks.

But he wore a mysterious, all-knowing smile.

Mu Mian knew her son was intelligent.

He probably already figured out her relationship with Li Xiang.

Mu Mian and Li Xiang drank some wine.

They used to drink together, but their relationship was different back then; Mu Mian treated Li Xiang like a buddy.

But now they are in a romantic relationship.

Mu Mian's gaze towards Li Xiang became less natural, instead carrying a hint of illicit attraction. She realized that Li Xiang was quite manly.

In fact, Li Xiang has always been a very manly and responsible person.

It's because Mu Mian hadn't really looked at him properly before.

Perhaps being with Li Xiang would be good too! But Mu Mian, who had been hurt in love, dared not have any expectations of men. She only hoped that she could be with Li Xiang well in the future, and that neither of them would let the other down.

Even if Li Xiang meets someone he likes in the future, please let him know in advance so that Mu Mian can be mentally prepared.

The meal is finished.

Li Xiang took the initiative to wash the dishes.

Mu Mian cut some fruit and brought it to the balcony. "Try it."

"Thank you."

Li Xiang reached out his hand.

His hand just happened to touch Mu Mian's fingers.

he did not do it on purpose.

But it was precisely this unintentional touch that made it easier for sparks to fly, and both of them felt awkward, especially Li Xiang.

He was sitting in a chair.

Mu Mian stood in front of him holding a fruit.

The two were neither too close nor too far apart, their relationship seemingly ambiguous. Just as Mu Mian was about to pull her hand back, Li Xiang grabbed it and pulled her over.

By the time Mu Mian realized what was happening, she was already sitting on Li Xiang's lap.

The two are very close.

They're starting to feel like lovers.

But Mu Mian wasn't nervous or shy, nor did her heart race when her partner hugged her; instead, she was remarkably calm.

Mu Mian wondered: Is this what it means to dislike someone?

Because she doesn't like Li Xiang, she can't develop feelings for him. Even the closest physical contact feels like she's doing a task.

Is this fair to Li Xiang?

Li Xiang raised his hand, his left hand reaching around Mu Mian and placing it on the back of her head. He leaned forward, his thin lips landing on Mu Mian's face.

He wanted to kiss her.

I really want to kiss him.

Mu Mian became nervous.

She was swallowing.

My throat is very dry.

She was terrified that Li Xiang would kiss her.

She didn't know what it would be like to be kissed by Li Xiang. Would she go for it? What if she pushed him away? Wouldn't that make Li Xiang lose face?

Mu Mian was too nervous.

She was afraid it would make things awkward for both of them.

She really wanted to take care of Li Xiang's feelings, but she was afraid she couldn't do it.

The two of them maintained this position for a very long time.

It's a distance that's neither close nor distant.

They could feel each other's breathing and heartbeat.

But Li Xiang didn't go any further. Instead, he smiled and said to Mu Mian, "The fruit is really sweet." But his smile wasn't as sweet as Mu Mian's.

Li Xiang had really wanted to kiss Mu Mian while he was drunk.

But he could see her nervousness and unease.

Therefore, he chose to respect it.

They weren't actually kissed.

There is ample time.

He knew that Mu Mian didn't have feelings for him right now, but that didn't matter. He would wait for the day when Mu Mian would take the initiative to approach him.

Mu Mian got off Li Xiang's lap.

She sat down next to her.

She grabbed a few pieces of fruit and stuffed them haphazardly into her mouth; her mind was clearly in turmoil.

At this time.

Li Xiang's phone rang.

It was Mrs. Li who called.

They asked Li Xiang what he had been up to, whether he had been looking for Miss Bai these past few days, how far things had progressed, and when they would get married.

Many problems.

This left Li Xiang completely bewildered.

He gave a few perfunctory words and hung up the phone. He didn't mention Mu Mian, let alone his relationship with her.

There's no way to tell Mrs. Li about this.

Li Xiang knew his mother's temper best.

Besides, his relationship with Mu Mian had only just begun, and he just wanted to maintain it properly. If he told her about it now, he was afraid his mother would cause trouble for Mu Mian again.

Li Xiang thought he'd talk about it later, but then said, "My mom wants me to go back, so I'll..." and leave first.

"Well, I'll give it to you."

Mu Mian and Li Xiang went downstairs together.

Li Xiang took Mu Mian's hand.

He tried to kiss her but failed, but he is Mu Mian's boyfriend after all, so holding her hand shouldn't be a problem, right?

Someone always has to take the initiative.

So he took her hand.

Mu Mian did feel a little uncomfortable and strange, but she didn't refuse. She was led by Li Xiang, and the two stood downstairs in the apartment building for a while.

She saw Li Xiang into his car and watched him drive away. After that, Mu Mian wandered around the neighborhood alone, enjoying the breeze.

Her thoughts were confused.

It seems that her current life is not what she once imagined.

Ideals and reality are indeed at odds. No matter how capable or talented you are, there will be times when you are not in control of your own destiny.

No one can escape fate.

**

Royal Capital Mansion!

Bai Mengjie was drinking at home again.

It seems she has nothing else to do besides drinking.

Gu Xiangque kept a close watch on Xiaohua, preventing her from getting close. He even confiscated Xiaohua's children's watch, making it impossible to contact her.

Bai Mengjie doesn't know what to do to stay by Gu Xiangque's side.

She lived a life of increasing humility.

This humility was all brought to her by Gu Xiangque.

She's such a proud person.

I'm living worse than a dog now.

This is not what she wants.

But she couldn't change it.

Aside from getting drunk, there was nothing else she could do.

**

The old home of the Gu family.

Madam Gu had already coaxed Xiaohua to sleep.

Madam Gu also slept in Xiaohua's room, personally keeping Xiaohua company while she slept.

Xiaohua has been unhappy these past two days.

But she didn't make a scene.

It was very quiet.

The quieter it was, the more Mrs. Gu felt that her child was feeling distressed and was holding it all in.

But no way.

This is the only way.

Madam Gu will not compromise.

She also wouldn't let Bai Mengjie get close to Xiaohua again; given time, Xiaohua would understand.

**

Clearwater Bay!

Gu Xiangque drove over alone.

This house was bought when he and Mu Mian got married.

A three-bedroom, two-living room apartment of over 100 square meters.

He and Mu Mian lived here for a while at that time.

He also transferred the house to Mu Mian's name. At the time, he told Mu Mian that with this house, she would have a home.

This is her home.

No one can drive her away.

I remember that Mu Mian felt particularly insecure back then.

She doesn't trust anyone.

She doesn't believe anyone would treat her unconditionally well.

Gu Xiangque gradually changed Mu Mian's mind, making her believe in him and feel that he was her support.

He was the one who destroyed all of this with his own hands.

It's all his fault.

Gu Xiangque got off the carriage.

He parked his car outside the residential area.

He walked in.

The security guard at the gate called out to him, "You're back too."

The security guard is the same one he used to be.

He was shocked to see Gu Xiangque return, as the security guard hadn't seen Gu Xiangque come back in five years.

In fact, Gu Xiangque had come many times, but each time he remained seated in the car without getting out.

Therefore, the security guard did not see him.

"also?"

Gu Xiangque found it strange.

The use of the word '也' here suggests that someone else had just returned.

The security guard said, "Your wife just came back. Didn't you two discuss this?"

Gu Xiangque: ? ? ?

The security guard was unaware of their divorce.

Therefore, the security guard still believes that Gu Xiangque's wife is Mu Mian, and he has never brought any other women here.

So, has Mu Mian returned?

She has come back?