Shan Gong observed this and felt a pang of emotion. Only this Miss Yun could possibly get close to his young master.
Yun Shu Nian, without the slightest hesitation, grabbed one of Mu Qi's fingers and placed it on his phone for fingerprint unlocking.
From the moment Yun Shu Nian made her move, Mu Qi had sensed her intention. He pressed his index finger and thumb together, but in the end, he allowed Yun Shu Nian to take the phone from his pocket.
It wasn't that Mu Qi trusted Yun Shu Nian. He simply knew that if Yun Shu Nian wanted to contact Zuo Nan, she wouldn't do it in front of him. For all these years, no matter the circumstance, he had never interfered in the matters between Yun Shu Nian and Zuo Nan.
He had merely, in his possessiveness, confined Yun Shu Nian to his side. Mu Qi understood this, but letting her go was something he couldn't do.
With this thought, Mu Qi closed his eyes slightly.
Suddenly, a pair of soft, slender white hands gently cupped Mu Qi's cheeks. Mu Qi opened his eyes and, yielding to Yun Shu Nian's gentle pressure, turned to face her. Su Dan Novel Network
Meeting her crescent-shaped eyes, Mu Qi's expression remained as cold as ice. Yet, his compliant actions and the pounding of his heart were like a hidden flame beneath an iceberg.
Her crescent eyes fixed intently on his phoenix eyes, as if she could see through his heart and leave no room for deception. "Mu Qi, have you had lunch?"
"No."
The frost on his phoenix eyes began to recede. Mu Qi hastily averted his gaze from Yun Shu Nian. Yun Shu Nian, in this manner, could shatter Mu Qi's icy facade and inadvertently reveal his most tender side.
She knew, of course. From the Mu Corporation to the commercial district, it would take at least an hour. How could Mu Qi possibly have eaten by now?
Yun Shu Nian continued to speak to Mu Qi with sincerity and earnestness. "Then hold on a little longer, don't fall asleep, okay? You can sleep after you've eaten. That way, we'll be healthy and live long lives."
Shan Gong, standing ahead, felt he couldn't listen any longer. It was as if Yun Shu Nian was coaxing a child, trying to placate their young master. Would their master, a cold and ruthless tyrant, fall for such tactics?
"Healthy and live long lives?" Mu Qi murmured, repeating her words.
"Yun Shu Nian, you want me to be healthy and live long lives?" Mu Qi thought. She probably wished he would go to hell soon so she could elope with Zuo Nan.
The sliver of softness that had surfaced in Mu Qi began to turn cold.
"Of course, our Mu Qi must be healthy and live long lives." Yun Shu Nian knew it was difficult for Mu Qi to believe her words, but she still responded with the utmost sincerity.
In this life, all her most genuine and pure emotions belonged to Mu Qi.
Shan Gong, in front, felt Yun Shu Nian's tone was becoming increasingly like coaxing a child, and their young master was truly falling for it?
Mu Qi couldn't find a reason for Yun Shu Nian to say this, yet her crescent eyes held a purity devoid of any impurities. The undercurrents in Mu Qi's eyes flickered, filled with a palpable contradiction.
Seeing Mu Qi lost in his thoughts, and feeling the slightly smooth texture beneath her hands, Yun Shu Nian couldn't help but gently massage his cheeks.
The sensation was more comfortable than a peeled egg.
Yun Shu Nian found herself becoming somewhat addicted.
Mu Qi's thoughts were interrupted by Yun Shu Nian's actions. When he came back to his senses, he felt his face being gently pressed.
Mu Qi's skin condition made Yun Shu Nian a little envious. "Mu Qi, did you put something on your face?"
Mu Qi raised an eyebrow slightly, surprised by her question. "No."
Yun Shu Nian eyed him suspiciously, unable to discern anything, and continued her movements.
Suddenly, Mu Qi leaned closer to Yun Shu Nian, making it easier for her to massage him.
Shan Gong witnessed this scene for the first time. While shocked, he finally understood that his young master might not be susceptible to such tactics.
However, Shan Gong forgot a prerequisite: if the person was Yun Shu Nian, and as long as Yun Shu Nian didn't try to escape, then no tactic of their young master would be refused.
Shan Gong quickly raised the partition again.
Yun Shu Nian was startled and froze. She recalled how in the study, Mu Qi had actively placed her hand on his "body." It was then that she realized her current actions were a bit "excessive."
Yun Shu Nian's earlobes flushed slightly. She gave his cheeks a perfunctory, light massage before retracting her hands. She sat up straight, gazing forward, in a manner akin to covering her ears while stealing a bell.
Because of this, Yun Shu Nian failed to notice the flash of disappointment in Mu Qi's eyes. He looked like a proud, cold dog who hadn't received the comfort he craved.
Soon, the car stopped at the entrance of the Yang Family Courtyard.
Mu Qi "led" Yun Shu Nian inside. Yun Shu Nian looked at her hand, which was being held tightly, with a sense of helplessness.
Upon entering, they were quickly escorted to a private room.
"Sir, what would you like to eat?" As soon as Mu Qi and Yun Shu Nian were seated, a waiter approached Mu Qi with a menu.
Yun Shu Nian watched the waiter's eyes, which seemed to be glued to Mu Qi, and felt an inexplicable displeasure.
When Mu Qi took the menu from the waiter and handed it to her, Yun Shu Nian felt a little better.
Although the "Yang Family Courtyard" was quite famous, Yun Shu Nian had been too "busy" in her previous life to ever visit. So, she looked at the dishes, picking the ones that appeared most vibrant.
Yun Shu Nian handed the menu back to the waiter, and just as she thought the waiter would finally leave, the waiter turned and passed the menu to the attendant who had led them in, then stood aside.
Yun Shu Nian felt annoyed. "You can leave now."
The waiter ignored Yun Shu Nian and instead looked at Mu Qi. This made Yun Shu Nian even more displeased.
"Sir, would you like me to step out?"
Mu Qi: "Go ahead."
"Yes."
Watching the woman's retreating back, Yun Shu Nian said indignantly, "Why didn't that waiter listen to me just now!"
Mu Qi explained, "Because I am a member of this establishment."
Although Mu Qi's explanation was logical, Yun Shu Nian was still angry.
She turned and walked towards the exit.
Mu Qi's expression darkened, and he immediately stood up and stopped her.