Mu Qi's throat bobbed, and a glint of tears flashed in his eyes.
Yun Shu Nian had been tenderly stroking Mu Qi's cheek, patiently awaiting his response.
It wasn't until Mu Qi tightly embraced Yun Shu Nian that his hoarse voice reached her ears: "Yun Shu Nian, I'll only trust you this last time." If Yun Shu Nian ran away again, he would hide her, keep her docile in his domain.
How could Mu Qi, who had seen the light, ever let go of Yun Shu Nian, even a sliver?
"Mmm," Yun Shu Nian's lips curved upwards, entirely oblivious to Mu Qi's lurking darkness.
Mu Qi finally believed her. Was he happy? Would he no longer wear that dejected and melancholic expression?
Yun Shu Nian nestled into Mu Qi's embrace.
"Eat quickly, Mu Qi. It's getting cold." Yun Shu Nian's gaze abruptly fell upon the dishes on the table. She immediately pulled away from Mu Qi's arms and guided him to his seat.
At this moment, Mu Qi could feel Yun Shu Nian's presence, could taste the food Yun Shu Nian had prepared. This was a happiness and contentment Mu Qi had never experienced before.
He didn't ask for much in his life, only Yun Shu Nian. If he could keep Yun Shu Nian, he was willing to lose everything he possessed.
Yun Shu Nian, on the other hand, had far fewer thoughts at this moment. She was completely captivated by Mu Qi's beauty.
Yun Shu Nian held her hands to her cheeks, staring blankly at Mu Qi.
It wasn't until Mu Qi picked up his bowl and chopsticks to leave that Yun Shu Nian snapped back to reality.
"Let me have it, Mu Qi. You go tend to your business." Yun Shu Nian snatched the bowl and chopsticks from Mu Qi's hand, only to notice his gaze consistently avoiding hers.
Yun Shu Nian was displeased. She placed the bowl and chopsticks back on the table, cupped Mu Qi's face, and asked, "Why are you afraid to look at me?" Sudan Novel Network.
Mu Qi blinked. "It's nothing."
Feeling the warmth beneath her hands, Yun Shu Nian immediately understood. A mischievous smile played on her lips. She stood on tiptoe and gently blew a puff of air onto Mu Qi's flushed earlobe.
Mu Qi immediately grasped Yun Shu Nian's hand and pulled back slightly.
Seeing the pure and innocent Mu Qi, Yun Shu Nian's playful spirit surged.
Yun Shu Nian put on a standard domineering CEO smile, took Mu Qi's wrist, and led him back to the chair. Then, to Mu Qi's astonishment, she sat down on his lap.
Yun Shu Nian took Mu Qi's hand from the armrest and placed it around her waist. She then pinched Mu Qi's chin, turning him to face her. "Mr. Mu, isn't it a bit late to be shy now?"
Mu Qi gazed at the alluring Yun Shu Nian before him, his heart stirred. His hands were slick with sweat from nervousness, and his earlobes grew even redder.
Yun Shu Nian looked at Mu Qi's adorably cute earlobes, playfully pinched them, then leaned in and took a bite.
Mu Qi's body instantly stiffened, as if sparks were silently igniting within his heart.
Yun Shu Nian watched the stiffly frozen Mu Qi with amusement. She pouted her red lips and leaned towards Mu Qi, but just as she was about to make contact, she suddenly got off him, grabbed the bowl from the table, and walked away.
"Mr. Mu, only hard work brings rewards!"
Mu Qi watched Yun Shu Nian's retreating figure, her cheerful voice echoing in his ears.
Suddenly, a spring breeze filled the air, melting away the heavy coldness and malice.
...
The sun set, and the stars began to rise.
Yun Shu Nian, with nothing to do, hurried upstairs again and to the study, to bother Mu Qi.
"Mu Qi, still working? Take a break." Seeing Mu Qi's furrowed brow, Yun Shu Nian went over with concern and massaged his temples.
After the previous incident where Yun Shu Nian tried to cover Mu Qi's eyes from behind, only to be caught by him, Yun Shu Nian hadn't dared to perform such risky actions since.
"Mmm, alright."
Standing before Mu Qi's desk, Assistant Li, who seemed as transparent as air, wished he could find a hole to crawl into, so blinded was he by the public display of affection.
After a long while, Mu Qi felt the speed of the little hand massaging his head slowing down.
Mu Qi took Yun Shu Nian's hand into his own and gently massaged it.
Assistant Li: "..." This endless stream of public displays of affection, but Mr. Mu, could you please let me leave first? Is it really appropriate to keep feeding me this dog food?
Mu Qi ultimately failed to notice Assistant Li.
It was Yun Shu Nian who relaxed, her gaze wandering freely around Mu Qi's study. Only then did she notice Assistant Li standing at Mu Qi's desk for a long time.
"Assistant Li, why are you here?" Yun Shu Nian asked, startled, looking at Assistant Li standing before her.
"Miss Yun, I've been here since you came in," Assistant Li replied helplessly.
Yun Shu Nian awkwardly touched her nose. "I'm sorry, I was just..."
"Miss Yun, it's alright, I understand." After all, you only have eyes for Mr. Mu. He's not jealous; he, a worker who's struggling day and night, isn't jealous at all.
Seeing Yun Shu Nian's gaze fixed on Assistant Li, Mu Qi displeasedly squeezed her fingers.
Yun Shu Nian yelped in pain and her attention returned to Mu Qi.
Yun Shu Nian shot Mu Qi a glare, chiding him for not reminding her. She then pulled her hand out of Mu Qi's grasp.
"You two carry on. I'll go prepare some fruit for you." Yun Shu Nian said, then quickly retreated in embarrassment and left Mu Qi's study.
Fruit? Food was forbidden in Mr. Mu's study, wasn't that an ironclad rule?
However, Mr. Mu's gaze was constantly lingering on Miss Yun, so Assistant Li could only suppress his doubts.
With a click, the study door was firmly closed by Yun Shu Nian.
Mu Qi's gaze shifted from Yun Shu Nian to Assistant Li, the softness in his phoenix eyes gone, replaced by coldness.
"Remember to call her Mrs. Mu from now on."
"Ah?" Mu Qi's words stunned Assistant Li.
It wasn't until Mu Qi's expression grew increasingly stern that Assistant Li had a flash of insight and understood Mu Qi's meaning.
"Yes, Mr. Mu." So Miss Yun had already married their president! Assistant Li was shocked by this news, screaming internally.
Hearing this, Mu Qi's expression finally improved, even showing a faint smile.
Seeing this, Assistant Li relaxed. He couldn't help but think that only Miss Yun could make this tyrant so gentle. Pfft, he misspoke, Mrs. Mu!
...
"Oh dear, Mrs. Mu. What are you doing?" Aunt Ning had just finished inspecting the upstairs and came downstairs, hearing the clinking and clanging from the kitchen.
Aunt Ning thought there was a thief and grabbed a vase before heading in.
However, upon entering, Aunt Ning didn't see any thief, only Yun Shu Nian cutting fruit with a cleaver.
Aunt Ning quickly put down the vase and walked towards Yun Shu Nian.
"Mrs. Mu, do you want some fruit?"
"No, I was going to bring it to the study." Although Yun Shu Nian had made up this excuse to escape the study in embarrassment, she wouldn't go back on her word.
"Did you cut yourself, Mrs. Mu?"
Aunt Ning quickly grabbed Yun Shu Nian's hand, but before she could examine it closely, her eyes were met by the bleeding wound on Yun Shu Nian's hand.
"Oh! Mrs. Mu. Come with me quickly." Aunt Ning quickly covered Yun Shu Nian's wound and led her towards the living room.
"Aunt Ning, my fruit." Yun Shu Nian looked at the fruit she had spent so long cutting, which still showed little damage. She was unwilling, but she couldn't resist Aunt Ning.
"Mrs. Mu, wait here for a moment. I'll go find Young Master now." Aunt Ning settled Yun Shu Nian on the sofa and hurried upstairs.
"Aunt Ning, it's almost done." Yun Shu Nian said to Aunt Ning, looking at the not-too-small cut on her hand.
However, Aunt Ning couldn't hear her at all. Aunt Ning knew that if even a single strand of Young Master's hair fell out, he would worry for a long time, let alone this bleeding wound!
How distressed Young Master must be.
Aunt Ning had watched Mu Qi grow up and naturally cared about what Mu Qi cared about.
Therefore, she naturally loved Yun Shu Nian as well, due to her affection for Mu Qi.