From the restaurant to President Zhang's company, and then to signing the contract, everything went incredibly smoothly.
Yun Shunnian bought the property. As she looked at the few thin sheets of paper, she didn't feel as happy as she had expected.
"Madam, is there anything you're not satisfied with?" President Song watched Yun Shunnian's actions with trepidation, thinking about how much of a blow it would be if Yun Shunnian were to go back on her word.
"No," Yun Shunnian waved her hand indifferently.
"President Zhang, we won't trouble you any further. We wish you a prosperous business."
As Yun Shunnian spoke, she took Mu Qi's hand and walked out, while Shagong followed, picking up the contract Yun Shunnian had placed on the table.
"Not happy?"
After sitting in the car, Mu Qi looked at Yun Shunnian, who said nothing and only stared out the window, tightening his grip on her hand.
Hearing Mu Qi's voice, Yun Shunnian immediately curved her lips into a smile and then shook her head.
Mu Qi's mood did not improve with Yun Shunnian's response. He merely lowered his gaze, concealing the unrestrained emotions in his eyes.
"Mu Qi, are you happy?" Yun Shunnian suddenly leaned over, her whole body bumping into Mu Qi.
"Me?" Mu Qi asked back, never having expected Yun Shunnian to ask him.
Mu Qi was silent for a moment before saying, "I don't know."
"Is that so?" Yun Shunnian countered, not expecting an answer from Mu Qi.
"Then how can I make you happy?" Yun Shunnian asked again.
At this moment, Yun Shunnian's head rested on Mu Qi's chest, her eyes unfocused, as if she were asking herself.
"As long as you don't leave." Mu Qi said without hesitation, resting his chin on Yun Shunnian's head.
Is that it? As long as I don't leave, it's enough?
But why did she feel it shouldn't be just like this?
Yun Shunnian thought silently this time, not voicing her thoughts.
Thus, the two returned to Qiyuan.
As soon as Yun Shunnian returned, she went straight to the bedroom and collapsed onto the bed.
Mu Qi followed closely. Seeing Yun Shunnian sprawled out like a starfish, he pursed his lips tightly and moved closer to her without disturbing her.
Yun Shunnian's sudden change made Mu Qi uneasy, especially since he didn't know why.
Meanwhile, Yun Shunnian seemed to have cast everything aside, lying on the bed and falling asleep.
It wasn't until evening that Yun Shunnian slowly opened her eyes.
The sun had already set, and everything within Yun Shunnian's sight was bathed in twilight.
In the silent, dim environment, Yun Shunnian felt a sense of melancholy, suddenly experiencing an unknown fear.
Until her gaze met Mu Qi's deep phoenix eyes.
Mu Qi?
Yun Shunnian whispered his name in her heart, as if afraid of startling this illusion.
"I've heard of sleep hallucinations, but never of waking up to hallucinations."
Yun Shunnian raised her hand, gently and slowly caressing Mu Qi's face.
A sensation more addictive than silk flowed from Yun Shunnian's hand.
As Yun Shunnian's sleepiness gradually dissipated, she felt this hallucination was becoming incredibly real.
For a moment, Yun Shunnian even wondered if she was truly unwell.
She wondered if the time she had been reborn might just be a hallucination.
Thinking this, Yun Shunnian's breath hitched, and she stopped her hand from touching Mu Qi's face.
Tears began to flow uncontrollably, impossible to stop.
Mu Qi was taken aback. He placed Yun Shunnian's hand back on his face, and with his other arm, he circled her waist and pulled her closer.
"Tell me what's wrong?" Mu Qi's voice was heavy. At this moment, Yun Shunnian in his eyes seemed like she could disappear at any moment.
Yun Shunnian shook her head.
Mu Qi was not satisfied with her reaction, yet he dared not press further. Sudan Novel Network
He could only let Yun Shunnian bury herself in his arms, making his shirt a mess.
After an unknown amount of time, Yun Shunnian cried herself out and fell asleep in Mu Qi's embrace.
Mu Qi sighed and held Yun Shunnian even tighter.
...
"Young Master, Young Madam. Dinner is ready."
After another unknown period, night had fully fallen.
Aunt Ning gently knocked on the bedroom door.
Yun Shunnian woke up again. Having slept too much, she whimpered uncomfortably in Mu Qi's arms.
Hearing Yun Shunnian's voice, Mu Qi's arm tightened around her loosened slightly. He then turned on the light.
Before Yun Shunnian could speak, Mu Qi massaged her head and then carried her downstairs.
"Young Master, is Young Madam alright?" Aunt Ning asked worriedly, looking at Yun Shunnian, who seemed unable to care for herself in Mu Qi's arms.
"She's fine," Mu Qi replied flatly, carrying Yun Shunnian to sit at the dining table.
Catching the aroma of food, Yun Shunnian twitched her nose and then opened her eyes.
Looking at the table laden with dishes, Yun Shunnian swallowed the saliva in her throat and then got up from Mu Qi to get chopsticks.
Mu Qi did not force Yun Shunnian to stay in his arms, but watched her quietly.
Seeing that she was not refusing to eat, he breathed a sigh of relief.
"Mu Qi, why aren't you eating?" You're like a mannequin!
Yun Shunnian, while picking up a piece of meat with her chopsticks, looked at Mu Qi in confusion.
"Niannian, eat first. I'll eat later." Mu Qi was stunned, then replied.
"No, eat!" Yun Shunnian frowned, stubbornly bringing the meat on her chopsticks to Mu Qi's mouth.
Mu Qi ate the meat Yun Shunnian offered him with surprise.
Seeing that Mu Qi had eaten the meat, Yun Shunnian turned her head and continued eating.
However, within a quarter of an hour, Yun Shunnian suddenly couldn't help but cry again.
"Baby, what's wrong?" Mu Qi stood beside Yun Shunnian, coaxing her gently.
Then, as if remembering something, he asked, "Is it because I'm too clingy?"
Yun Shunnian shook her head while crying, then hugged Mu Qi.
"Don't be silly, how are you clingy?"
"Then tell me, why isn't Niannian happy?" Mu Qi's eyes, devoid of their usual sadness, coaxed her softly, as if it had become an instinct.
"Mu Qi, who am I?"
"Madam Mu, Yun Shunnian."
"Who are you?"
"Mu Qi."
"Then are you real?" Yun Shunnian raised her head and asked seriously.
"Hmm?" Mu Qi tilted his head slightly.