Xin Yu couldn't describe her feelings; her heart was suspended in mid-air, neither rising nor falling, extremely uncomfortable.
Mu Yichuan remained silent, his cold, handsome face revealing neither joy nor anger.
A dark light shone from his deep eyes.
It seemed to pierce through everything, reaching straight to Xin Yu's heart.
The two stared directly at each other, while Qiu Zhi's hands were already clenched tightly.
What did that little girl just say!
She asked Ninth Brother if he wanted to marry her…
"You forgive me?" The clear voice was neither angry nor upset.
Xin Yu lowered her eyes and then looked up again. Mu Yichuan sat there arrogantly, maintaining the posture she had seen when she entered, showing little enthusiasm.
This made Xin Yu hesitate.
Have she forgiven him? Perhaps.
In the instant she fell down the stairs, her mind was filled with the thought that love should be given without hesitation, even if his initial purpose was to use their marriage to get what he wanted.
But actually thinking that way caused a tearing pain in her heart.
"I..." Xin Yu pursed her lips, glancing again at the composed man. He...she couldn't control herself, could he?
"Forget it, just consider it a moment of madness."
She turned and opened the door.
Bang.
The door was forcefully blocked, a chilling aura pressing down on her head.
Xin Yu involuntarily shrank back, not daring to look up at Mu Yichuan, who must already be frowning.
"Ayu." His deep voice murmured softly above her. Mu Yichuan's dark eyes narrowed slightly. He really wanted to say that he had lost his mind to ask that question.
The person he had been waiting for for so many days had finally come; he should hold on tight.
Xin Yu didn't know what Mu Yichuan was thinking, only that his body pressed against hers, constantly transferring heat that made her feel safe, yet also inexplicably tremble.
"Ahem..." Xin Yu turned around, brushing against Mu Yichuan's body, feeling his momentary tension. She looked up, "How about we go outside and talk?"
After all, Qiu Zhi was still in the office.
"What does A-Yu want to talk to me about?" Mu Yichuan's magnetic voice deliberately beat around the bush. Honestly, he didn't want to talk at all; he just wanted to kiss her.
This was the only way to truly show that he possessed her.
He leaned down, lips to lips.
"Mmm..." This bastard!
Mu Yichuan's heat relentlessly invaded Xin Yu's mouth and every nerve in her body. His kiss was gentle, yet undeniably domineering.
"Mu Yichuan, are you crazy? This is outside!" Taking advantage of his shifting focus, Xin Yu warned breathlessly.
"Then let's go inside." With that, Mu Yichuan carried Xin Yu to his car.
The black Bugatti quickly heated up; she was breathless and weak from the kisses.
But Mu Yichuan's hands continued to roam, making her tremble uncontrollably.
"Ayu, I want you." His voice was deep and husky, incredibly restrained, his hawk-like black eyes shooting out a deep gaze, locking onto Xin Yu and entwining her.
"No, Mu Yichuan, I don't want to, I have important business." Xin Yu leaned against Mu Yichuan's firm chest, her soft, boneless voice teasing his senses.
His hands grasped her slender waist, lifting her up.
…!
Xin Yu's face flushed crimson; she was now straddling Mu Yichuan's lap.
"You...you bastard, put me down."
"No." Mu Yichuan answered matter-of-factly, brooking no argument. "You're not allowed to wear turtlenecks anymore."
"..." Xin Yu's lips twitched, and she rubbed her face vigorously. "For you, wouldn't it be better not to wear them at all?"
"Ayu, you know me too well." Mu Yichuan chuckled, the first genuine laugh he'd shown in days. "Then take them off now."
"You're crazy!" Xin Yu lightly punched him, covering her upper body with her hands regardless of whether she could sit still.
"Careful, you might lose sight of something." Mu Yichuan held her tightly, not continuing his advances. "Don't worry, it's too cramped here, you can't move around freely."
"..." Xin Yu's dark eyes darted around, and she released her hands, placing them on Mu Yichuan's shoulders for support. "Mu Yichuan, can you support me?"
"Hmm?" He gently stroked her soft, flushed face; she was still shy.
"I want to see Nan Juechen. Come with me." Xin Yu pleaded, half-commanded. She was unsure of Nan Juechen's attitude regarding Yuanzi, but the problem needed to be solved.
And it was urgent.
"What for?" Mu Yichuan raised an eyebrow. He wouldn't have been so calm if Nan Juechen weren't possibly Xin Yu's uncle.
Xin Yu paused, pondered for a moment, and told Mu Yichuan the whole story of Cheng Yuan's pregnancy.
"A perfect strike?"
"What do you mean?" Xin Yu stared at him, feeling his calm tone stemmed from his knowledge. "You knew about this before?"
Mu Yichuan didn't answer. He was just wondering if he and Xin Yu should also have a child, so she wouldn't leave him.
"Mu Yichuan?" Xin Yu called softly, "What do you think Commander Nan's attitude will be?"
His dark eyes suddenly sharpened, locking onto Xin Yu like a predator eyeing its prey, his thin lips pressed tightly together.
After a long pause, she finally spoke, her voice icy, "You only agreed to my proposal because of your best friend?"
To give Cheng Yuan more leverage to bind Nan Juechen?
"Huh?" Xin Yu hesitated, "No, no."
This answer clearly didn't convince Mu Yichuan, especially since she had paused.
"So you've figured it out yourself?"
"No." As soon as Xin Yu finished speaking, she saw the man's face darken three shades, "I'm stupid from the fall."
Mu Yichuan raised an eyebrow.
Xin Yu's lips were already close, pretending to be experienced in their playful entanglement, but several times she bit Mu Yichuan's lips rather roughly.
"I think you're stupid from the fall too." Mu Yichuan turned around and placed Xin Yu on the back seat, pinning her down.
"Hey, what are you doing? Didn't you say... you couldn't move freely?" The important matter wasn't finished yet!
"Well, we still have to move freely first."
The kisses rained down on her like a storm. When the phone rang, Xin Yu realized that the turtleneck sweater Mu Yichuan had been using as an obstacle had been taken off and was lying forlornly in the corner of the car seat.
"The phone..." Xin Yu resisted his advances, panting, struggling to get up to find the phone.
But Mu Yichuan wouldn't allow it; he wanted nothing more than to kill her.
How could he ruin something like this!
"Yichuan, you have to be gentle," Xin Yu patted his back, "We have important things to do."
Mu Yichuan's brow twitched; that familiar feeling resurfaced.
"Call me again, and I'll get up."
"Yichuan?" Xin Yu was a little confused, but repeated, "Yichuan, Yichuan, Yichuan..."
She also lifted herself up and kissed his chin.
Mu Yichuan moved swiftly, and they both sat up, he holding her tightly.
"Are you alright?" His heart was pounding. After the two finished dressing, Mu Feng drove off.
Xin Yu was still suspiciously observing Mu Yichuan's expression. He still looked cold and aloof, his profile resolute and handsome beyond compare. But what had happened to him just now?
Could it be… that he couldn't bear it?
"Haven't you seen enough?" Mu Yichuan suddenly leaned closer, asking ambiguously.
Xin Yu blushed and quickly looked away, glancing out the car window. Gradually regaining her composure, she turned to him and asked, "What do you think Commander Nan's attitude will be?"
"I don't know."
"Did he have a deep relationship with your sixth sister before?"
Mu Yichuan's dark eyes flashed, shooting a cold glint. "Did the old man tell you that?"
Xin Yu nodded, her mind racing, analyzing the underlying meaning of his words. If Nan Juechen hadn't let go, then Cheng Yuan…
"People always have to overcome various hurdles." Mu Yichuan reached out and pulled Xin Yu into his arms.
Such philosophical words. Was he saying this to himself too? Just like when he lost Qiu Feng?
No, Mu Yi'ai said he also suffered brain damage three years ago?
"You..."
"Don't worry, I'll help you persuade Commander Nan." Mu Yichuan interrupted Xin Yu, affectionately ruffling her black hair.
Xin Yu smiled, secretly deciding to get things moving before considering anything else.
"Thank you, Mu Yichuan." She said sweetly, reaching out to wrap her arms around Mu Yichuan's waist.
"Be careful." He whispered in her ear, "My self-control is almost gone."
Xin Yu stiffened, then heard a low chuckle beside her…
They arrived at the military camp without incident, but didn't find Nan Juechen.
"Uncle went out." Nan Yu said expressionlessly, glancing back and forth between Mu Yichuan and Xin Yu, shocked that they had reconciled so quickly! "Did he say when he'd be back?"
"What's the rush?" Nan Yu looked at Xin Yu, wanting to ask her privately. Didn't she mind what Mu Yichuan had done?
Xin Yu scratched her head, unsure how to begin.
She couldn't very well tell Nan Yu: "Your uncle had a relationship with my best friend and got pregnant, could he?"
She wouldn't have the nerve to say that!
"Pregnant," Mu Yichuan said coldly, partly to answer Nan Yu's question, and partly to stop him from staring at Xin Yu again.
...!
Xin Yu stared at him, wide-eyed. He really had a thick skin!
"Pregnant?!"
Not only Nan Yu was shocked, but even Mu Yi'ai, hiding in the shadows, stared wide-eyed in astonishment.
Her fists clenched, her dark eyes seeming to be tinged with a terrifying blue. Pregnant? The timing was perfect!
"Xin Yu, what did I tell you!"
A roar, and a sudden figure appeared, making everyone forget to react.
Mu Yichuan was the first to react, but he couldn't stop Mu Yi'ai's actions; her hand was already gripping Xin Yu's neck.
"Let Xin Yu go."
"Mu Yichuan, I didn't expect you to be such a coward. She's cheated on you, and you can still be so calm?"
Xin Yu reached out and grabbed her hand, confused. "Mu Yi'ai, what are you doing? Who cheated on whom!"
This was a huge accusation!
"I didn't!"
"You didn't? Then why did you come and tell Nan Yu you were pregnant!" Mu Yi'ai had lost all reason at this point, acting entirely on impulse. "Nan Yu, how could you do this to me!"
"Hey—" This was a complete misunderstanding!
But before Xin Yu could finish speaking, Nan Yu interrupted, "How could I do this to you? I couldn't be happier. You don't know I'll be a very good father."