“Let go,” Yun Shunián gently patted Mu Qí’s hand, trying to soothe him.
A struggle flashed across Mu Qí’s face, but after a moment, he released Yun Shunián.
Yun Shunián quickly walked towards Zuǒ Nán, with Mu Qí following closely behind her.
“Give it to me,” Zuǒ Nán saw Yun Shunián coming for his camera and immediately reacted, trying to snatch it back.
However, he hadn't expected Yun Shunián to push him to the ground with a single move.
Mu Qí stepped in front of Yun Shunián, and Zuǒ Nán immediately dared not move.
“What are you doing? Why are you taking my camera? Do you want me to call the police?” Zuǒ Nán roared furiously, but his hands and feet remained obediently still.
“Call the police? Go ahead. Just tell them you violated our portrait rights and surrender yourself.”
Yun Shunián spoke as she checked what Zuǒ Nán had photographed, completely disregarding his words.
“A barking dog doesn’t bite, and a biting dog doesn’t bark. Zuǒ Nán, isn’t that how it goes?”
“You… Yun Shunián, how could you become so vulgar? Even if our play is over, you shouldn’t have given up on yourself like this.”
As Zuǒ Nán spoke, his gaze deliberately, yet subtly, flickered towards Mu Qí, a silent provocation.
It was as if he was saying, “Even if you keep Yun Shunián by your side, so what? She still only has me in her heart.”
“Zuǒ Nán, can’t you have a little self-awareness? You’re an illegitimate child, an illegitimate child! In terms of looks, money, or even height, what can you possibly compare to Mu Qí?”
Yun Shunián looked at Mu Qí anxiously. Seeing him frown, she quickly freed one hand and clasped Mu Qí’s large hand.
Yun Shunián deliberately emphasized the words “illegitimate child,” clearly hitting Zuǒ Nán's sore spot.
Zuǒ Nán’s face turned red. “Niànnian, I know you’re angry. It’s all my fault. Niànnian, if you can go back to how you were before, I’ll do anything.”
Ultimately, Zuǒ Nán just wanted Yun Shunián to become his trump card against Mu Qí once again.
Zuǒ Nán stared at Yun Shunián, his expression one of deep, unwavering affection.
Yun Shunián no longer wanted to engage with Zuǒ Nán. She lowered her head to look at the photos Zuǒ Nán had taken.
The photos were taken without any particular angle, simply pointed at them, capturing the moment Mu Qí held her from behind.
Yun Shunián’s finger paused on the camera, hesitant to press the delete button.
Finally, she handed the camera back to Zuǒ Nán.
Seeing that Yun Shunián had returned the camera so easily, Zuǒ Nán immediately assumed he had persuaded her:
“Niànnian, don’t worry. I’ll soon have the means to take you away from Mu Qí, and then no one can separate us.”
Zuǒ Nán excitedly painted a rosy picture for Yun Shunián.
As soon as he finished speaking, Mu Qí grabbed him by the collar.
Seeing that Mu Qí was about to throw a punch, Zuǒ Nán quickly spoke, “Mu Qí, Niànnian will never forgive you. You’re just taking advantage of your money to coerce and take, and now you’re resorting to violence. Niànnian won’t like someone like you!”
Finally, she didn’t want a divorce every day.
Finally, she cared about whether he liked other people.
Finally, she would sometimes take the initiative to be intimate with him.
He absolutely could not allow any missteps now.
Mu Qí’s eyes instantly turned red. He clenched his fist, then slowly lowered it.
Seeing that Mu Qí had let go of Zuǒ Nán, Yun Shunián tilted her head, looking puzzled.
“Mu Qí, why did you let him go?” Yun Shunián blurted out, wondering if there was some misunderstanding between Zuǒ Nán and Mu Qí.
Mu Qí turned to look at Yun Shunián, his eyes deep and dark.
Mu Qí was sad again.
Although Mu Qí’s expression was the same as usual, Yun Shunián could sense that he was very sad, as if he were crying internally.
“Niànnian, don’t worry, I’ll find an opportunity to meet you,” Zuǒ Nán said, turning and walking away with his camera.
“Wait!” Yun Shunián’s gaze remained fixed on Mu Qí, ignoring Zuǒ Nán.
Seeing Yun Shunián staring at Mu Qí, Zuǒ Nán suddenly understood. “Niànnian, I’m fine. You don’t need to stand up for me. As long as you’re happy now, I’m content.”
“You want me to apologize to him?” Mu Qí met Yun Shunián’s gaze, his eyes crimson like snow.
Yun Shunián didn’t speak. She stood on tiptoe and kissed the corner of Mu Qí’s eye.
Then, she walked straight towards Zuǒ Nán and, before he could react, kicked him in the face.
Sent flying back two meters, Zuǒ Nán was stunned. He reached up and dazedly picked up the bloody tooth from the ground.
Yun Shunián!
Without time to ponder how Yun Shunián suddenly gained so much strength, Zuǒ Nán’s mind was filled with hatred and a desperate attempt to calm down and strategize.
He had always known that his current position made it unwise to directly confront Yun Shunián and Mu Qí.
Seeing that Zuǒ Nán was bleeding but made no move to resist, Yun Shunián immediately looked at Mu Qí.
The sky suddenly darkened. Yun Shunián couldn’t see Mu Qí’s expression clearly, so she walked up to him. “Mu Qí, are you happy now?”
Mu Qí looked at her blankly, then slowly nodded after a moment.
Yun Shunián reached out and rubbed Mu Qí’s face, then kissed his lips again. “Then let’s go.” Yun Shunián took Mu Qí’s hand and walked away.
“Niànnian, that’s enough. Even playing hard to get has its limits!” Zuǒ Nán, clutching his bloody tooth, blocked their path.
“Zuǒ Nán, even overconfidence has its limits.”
Yun Shunián spoke and then, without giving Zuǒ Nán another chance to talk, pushed him against the nearby wall.
The powerful force felt as though it would crush Zuǒ Nán’s internal organs. His vision blurred, and then he spat out a mouthful of blood.
“Mr. Mu, I apologize for the unpleasant dining experience. Rest assured, we will ensure this person never enters again.”
As Yun Shunián and Mu Qí were about to enter the elevator, they bumped into someone wearing a uniform and a white walkie-talkie.
Yun Shunián guessed this was likely the manager.
Mu Qí nodded, and the manager nervously brushed past them.
Yun Shunián curiously stopped, wanting to hear how the manager would handle Zuǒ Nán, and thus didn’t notice Mu Qí silently watching her.
“Sir, excuse me, but the blood you’ve coughed up is staining our wall. And the ground is our custom-made Persian carpet, made of pure silk. Please clean it up.”