Day n of not wanting to be a kept man's canary

"Mind your own business!" Leng Changqing covered his mouth, hissing.

He spoke too forcefully, tearing open the wound on the corner of his mouth, and cried out in pain.

In just a few short minutes, Mu Yanxin was bursting with suppressed emotions, and she tried her best to appear sad.

Shen An'an, who was outside the hotel, saw this scene. In her eyes, it was just a couple bickering. She clenched her fists tightly and said, "Mu Yanxin, I will never forgive you. I should have been the one standing next to Leng Changqing."

After Leng Changqing's marriage to Mu Yanxin, he fell in love with Shen An'an. Leng Changqing wanted to cancel the engagement with the Mu family for Shen An'an, which was strongly opposed by Leng's second wife.

The opposition wasn't because of the marriage between the Leng and Mu families, but because Shen An'an was from an ordinary family and was an orphan.

No matter how hard she tried to please Madam Mu, it was no use.

"No, I won't give up. I have to find a way to get in."

Leng Changqing reluctantly followed Mu Yanxin into the banquet hall. As expected of the largest money pit in Tiandu, it exuded the allure of money from the inside out. Even the words "magnificent" and "golden" were insufficient to describe its luxury.

The gathering of celebrities and dignitaries from all walks of life, with such a grand display, is enough to imagine the strength of the Lan family.

Mu Yanxin spotted Mu Wanyi immediately; she was chatting with several people.

Leng Changqing was not in high spirits and looked listless. Because of the bruises on his face, he was unwilling to go to crowded places.

"Brother Changqing."

A sickeningly sweet voice rang out. The woman wore an apricot-colored long dress, her figure partially revealed. Her slender figure was as delicate as a willow swaying in the breeze, arousing a strong desire to protect her.

In the blink of an eye, the woman was already in front of him. When she saw the man's face, her heart ached. "Brother Changqing, what happened to your face?"

"It's nothing." Leng Changqing's eyes lit up immediately, overjoyed. "An'an, how did you get here?"

Based on her abilities, Shen An'an has no chance of getting an invitation.

Shen An'an stood on tiptoe and whispered in Leng Changqing's ear, "It's a secret."

Last night I drank heavily because I couldn't attend the banquet with my loved one, but now that I see my loved one standing in front of me, the sky has cleared up instantly.

Shen An'an was so heartbroken she almost cried. The two of them were showing affection without a care in the world, completely ignoring Mu Yanxin who was standing right next to them.

Mu Yanxin coughed twice as a symbolic gesture.

Shen An'an got off Leng Changqing, wiped away her tears, and said, "I'm sorry, Sister Yanxin, I didn't mean to disturb you and Brother Changqing."

"But Brother Changqing is so badly injured."

"Who cares what she does?" Leng Changqing made no attempt to hide his embrace as he pulled Shen An'an into his arms. "Let's go over there!"

Leng Changqing put his arm around Shen An'an and walked to the other side. Shen An'an turned her head and gave him a victorious smile.

"It seems my brother-in-law really loves you." A harsh voice came from behind her.

Mu Yanxin ignored her, but Mu Wanyi walked around to her side and said, "Sister, why are you so annoying wherever you go? Unlike me, you don't attract any attention."

Mu Wanyi was adorned with jewels from head to toe, truly exuding the air of a wealthy young lady; it seemed she had put thought and effort into it.

"I'll definitely conquer Young Master Leng in a little while."

Mu Yanxin kindly reminded him, "Keep a low profile. Young Master Leng has a strange temper and an unpredictable personality. He's very dangerous."

Mu Wanyi countered, "Do you know him very well?"

Mu Yanxin casually replied, "I heard it from someone else."

This isn't just something I heard from others; it's something I personally tested.

Mu Wanyi rolled her eyes and said disdainfully, "You can only listen to what others say. Someone like you would have a hard time even getting a glimpse of him. I'm different. He would definitely be interested in me."

As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd at the banquet stirred, and all eyes turned to another direction.

The woman walked in, stepping on people's gazes, wearing a red, diamond-studded trailing gown, with bodyguards following closely behind. Her posture was arrogant and domineering, exuding an air of certainty.

All the women present paled in comparison, and Mu Wanyi's face instantly fell, her aura completely suppressed.

"All this gimmicks, isn't it just because they have money? They're all show and no substance!"

Mu Wanyi turned to speak to Mu Yanxin, only to find that Mu Yanxin's gaze was not on Miss Lan at all, but was staring blankly in another direction.

"Are you even listening to me?"

"Hey, what are you spacing out for?"

Mu Yanxin stood frozen in place, her whole body trembling uncontrollably, fear coursing through her, desperately seeking a way out.

She felt as if she had returned to those dark and hopeless days.

Mu Wanyi waved her hand in front of her eyes, "Hey, what are you doing? Young Master Leng has almost stolen that woman away."

Mu Yanxin looked flustered, then came to her senses.

Mu Wanyi threatened in a low voice, "Do you still want to see your brother?"

Mu Yanxin looked again, and the corner was empty. It felt so unreal. Could it be the shadow in her heart that was haunting her? For so many years, she had spent every night in nightmares.

Looking towards the center of the banquet, she met Leng Tingye's gaze. Their eyes met, and Mu Yanxin's heart skipped a beat. She quickly looked away.

Lan Shiyan stood on the stage and declared loudly, "Today I'm going to bravely propose to the person I like."

"Love confession, love confession..."

The venue erupted in applause, creating a lively atmosphere. The cross-city marriage between Tiandu and Haidu would attract worldwide attention.

Lan Shiyan looked at Leng Tingye, who sat alone in a booth, but the man's gaze was directed at another woman.

A barely perceptible hint of displeasure flashed across Lan Shiyan's face as she asked unwillingly, "Leng Tingye, would you be my boyfriend?"

"Yes, yes, yes..."

All eyes were on Leng Tingye.

Zhou Shuang whispered in Leng Tingye's ear, "Brother Ye, Miss Lan is professing her love to you."

Leng Tingye's gaze was full of inquiry, making Mu Yanxin feel numb all over, wishing she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

Mu Wanyi thought Leng Tingye was looking at her, so she shifted uncomfortably and said shyly, "See? Fourth Young Master Leng is looking at me."

To everyone's surprise, Leng Tingye casually uttered three words the next second, "I'm willing!"

The man laughed frivolously and answered casually, but his gaze never left his face.

Lan Shiyan exclaimed excitedly, "Really?"

Leng Tingye chuckled teasingly, "Of course."

But the next second, the tone shifted abruptly: "Unless you're willing to die today!"

A hush fell over the room, the man's voice echoing continuously from above.

The man strode away.

Seeing that Leng Tingye had rejected Lan Shiyan's advances, and considering her earlier gaze, Mu Yanyi felt that she had a good chance and was smug. "Hurry up, Fourth Young Master Leng is about to leave. Go and introduce me to him."

In order to get a chance to meet her brother, Mu Yanxin had no choice but to bite the bullet and chase after him.

They chased each other to the door of a room, where Mu Yanxin stood in front of Leng Tingye, saying, "Fourth Young Master."

Leng Tingye didn't want to pay attention to her at first, but seeing her panting and sweating, he suddenly remembered those scenes and took a few more glances.

Her hair was styled in a bun at the back of her head, and she wore a modern Chinese-style Hanfu. The pearl white fabric made her skin appear even whiter, though very little of it was exposed.

Pure desire.

In my mind, I imagined that doing *that* in such formal attire would definitely be a unique experience.

"Sister-in-law, what do you need my help with this time?"