He then put on a "I understand you" expression, coughed awkwardly and said, "Sorry to disturb you, carry on..."
"Hey, not him! That one!" Shen Mu wanted to ask for help, but Ou Jin had already run away. She sighed and said, "Why didn't you stop him?"
Huo Yunxiao loosened his grip and said, "It's unlocked."
Shen Mu finally freed herself, stood up straight, and smoothed her hair. She revealed the scar on her right cheek, and Huo Yunxiao frowned slightly after taking a closer look.
Shen Mu tidied up her hair and covered the scar, saying, "Mr. Huo, are you sure you want to go out for dinner? My face is not something to be proud of. How about I send a gift instead?"
"It's up to you," Huo Yunxiao said.
Shen Mu wasn't sure what he meant by "it's up to you", so she just nodded and said, "Then I'll leave first."
As she turned around, the man behind her asked, "Which Mu?"
Shen Mu paused and realized he was asking about her, so she said, "Mu Chu of Chaoqin Mu."
Shen Mu thought to herself that her name sounded much better than Mu Chu of Chaoqin Mu. Now she could only go by Shen Mu.
She returned to the banquet hall where the guests had already arrived. Lu Xize stood by the stairs with a dark expression, while Shen Qingxue comforted him with a worried look on her face.
Shen Mu didn't bother with them. Her face was burning, and she just wanted to find a cold drink to cool down.
In the garden, Ou Jin sneaked up to her and asked, "Where's Miss Shen?"
"She's gone," Huo Yunxiao said, lighting a cigarette with a smile on his lips. Ou Jin looked at him and asked, "You're not really interested in her, are you? Think it through!"
"Just tell me what you found," Huo Yunxiao said, taking a drag on his cigarette.
Ou Jin adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and said, "This Miss Shen from the Shen family lost her mother at a young age and is just a punching bag in the family. She's engaged to Lu Xize, so her main role is to facilitate a business alliance."
Huo Yunxiao frowned. He only thought that Shen Mu's treatment in the Shen family was average, but he didn't expect there to be so many twists and turns.
He threw the half-smoked cigarette on the ground and crushed it under his handmade leather shoes, asking, "Is that all? How did she get the scar on her face?"
Ou Jin took a sip of red wine and said, "It's said that when she was in her teens, she went out to play with Lu Xize and got into a small car accident. She was cut by broken glass while protecting Lu Xize."
"Mr. and Mrs. Shen happened to be on a business trip and Shen Mu didn't receive timely medical treatment. The wound was deep and left a scar. I took a glance at it yesterday and the scar does look like an old injury."
"Can it be removed?" Huo Yunxiao asked again.
Ou Jin shook his head. "It's hard to say. It's an old scar of several years and it's on her face. I only took a glance at it and I'm not sure."
Huo Yunxiao nodded and didn't push it, saying, "Let's go in."
The two returned to the banquet hall and sat down on the sofa in the corner. Huo Yunxiao glanced over and saw Shen Mu nestled on the sofa, sipping juice delicately and looking cute and lovely.
He thought to himself, if it weren't for that scar, she would be a top beauty.
It's a pity that the beautiful jade is hidden among the rocks, and no one notices such a treasure.
Ou Jin followed his gaze and said, "I heard that the two sisters born to Mrs. Shen are both beautiful."
Huo Yunxiao took a sip of red wine and said meaningfully, "There's a world of difference."
As they chatted, people began to enter the dance floor to dance. Shen Qingxue walked over to Huo Yunxiao with a highball glass and said softly, "Mr. Huo, it's rare for you to come. Grandpa is also looking forward to seeing you. How about staying for a late-night snack with him after the banquet?"Shen Qingxue thought to herself that since Grandpa valued the Huo family so much, if she and Lu Xize could win over Huo Yunxiao, Grandpa would definitely stand on their side.
Huo Yunxiao narrowed his eyes and looked at Shen Mu, who was sipping his drink in the corner. With a playful look in his eyes, he said, "Late-night snack?"
Shen Qingxue saw Huo Yunxiao's expression and gained confidence. She nodded and said, "Yes, this is just a small gathering. It will end soon. Mr. Huo, if you honor us with your presence, our Shen family will definitely give you special treatment."
Huo Yunxiao turned his head to look at Shen Mu, who was playing with his straw and watching Shen Qingxue's determined invitation with interest. He must still be thinking about their argument at noon.The surrounding guests were also secretly watching this scene. Shen Qingxue was known for her beauty in the circle, and Huo Yunxiao was known throughout the city for not being interested in women.
Now Shen Qingxue publicly invites Huo Yunxiao to stay for supper. If Huo Yunxiao agrees, it would be such a great honor!
Huo Yunxiao leans back slightly, his well-tailored trousers wrapping around his long legs. He opens his thin lips and says, "Come here."
Shen Qingxue is taken aback, feeling a little nervous. Although she has always been deeply in love with Lu Xize, in terms of aura, financial power, or appearance, Huo Yunxiao is also top-notch!
Now this man is calmly leaning on the sofa, his magnetic voice calling her over, and she can't help taking a step forward, blushing with shyness.
Ou Jin suddenly coughs, and Huo Yunxiao frowns, looking at Shen Qingxue and raising his hand to gesture for her to step aside.
Shen Qingxue steps aside in confusion and follows Huo Yunxiao's gaze to see Shen Mu holding a straw.
Huo Yunxiao says again, "Come here."
Shen Mu blinks and points to himself, "Me?"
Huo Yunxiao nods, and Shen Mu walks over in confusion, asking, "What's up?"
"Would you like to have supper tonight?" Huo Yunxiao asks.Confused by this random question, Shen Mu shakes his head, "No, thanks."
Huo Yunxiao is not angry and looks at Shen Qingxue, saying, "We won't have supper."
Shen Qingxue's face instantly turns red. She has been inviting him so gently for so long, but just because Shen Mu said he doesn't want to eat, it's all for nothing?
"Huo, I..." Shen Qingxue starts to say.
"Is there anything else?" Huo Yunxiao looks displeased.
Shen Qingxue is scared by his aura and shakes her head, "No...nothing."
Upon hearing that everything was fine on this side, Shen Mu turned around and prepared to leave. Shen Qingxue immediately followed and gritted her teeth, saying, "Shen Mu, don't get too proud!"
Shen Mu nodded. "Okay."
"You!"
Shen Mu sighed and said with a serious tone, "Shen Qingxue, what do you want? You want Lu Xize, I'll give him to you. I already said I'm not proud anymore, why are you still so angry?"
"Are you not tired of being angry every day? Like a pufferfish, does Lu Xize like this?"
"Shen Mu! Who are you calling a pufferfish!" Shen Qingxue became even angrier.Shen Mu sighed and said, "Being angry is harmful to your health, harmful to your health..."
As she walked forward, Shen Qingxue became even more angry and stepped on the hem of her dress! She didn't believe she couldn't embarrass her!
However, the dress remained untouched...
Shen Mu stopped in her tracks and turned to stare at Shen Qingxue, her eyes sharp as a knife. "Shen Qingxue, I spoke kindly to you, not because I'm afraid of you. You'd better restrain yourself!"
Shen Qingxue, too surprised to react, quickly retracted her foot and innocently shook her head. "I'm sorry, sister. I stepped on your dress. Don't be angry..."
"Xue'er!" Lu Xize walked over and hid Shen Qingxue behind him, looking at Shen Mu with disgust. "What are you doing? Bullying Xue'er again?"
After experiencing today's events, Lu Xize saw through Shen Mu. She was a woman who belittled herself from the inside out!
Shen Mu opened her mouth to speak, but before she could say anything, Lu Xize fired off a series of words like a machine gun. "Shen Mu, stop making trouble for no reason. I can't marry someone like you!"
"I just made it clear to Uncle and Auntie that I must cancel this marriage. In this life, I only want you, Qingxue. I don't want anyone else. Don't delude yourself anymore!""Xize, don't say that to Sister..." Shen Qingxue tugged at Xize's sleeve.
Xize put his hand on Shen Qingxue's shoulder and said, "Qingxue, if we don't make it clear to her, she will keep bothering us. She's not like you, who is so understanding."
"Xize, Sister loves you deeply. It's my fault for not controlling my feelings. I'm sorry..."
"Xue'er, you're just too kind! Always thinking of others!"
As the two of them spoke, Shen Mu had no interest in their performance. He asked coldly, "Are you two finished with your acting? Can you give me some space?"
Xize looked at Shen Mu with disgust, turned around and left. Shen Qingxue smiled triumphantly at Shen Mu and whispered, "Ugly freak, you can never compete with me!"
Her innocent face hid a venomous gaze.
"Is that so?" Shen Mu smiled and silently stretched out his foot, firmly stepping on Shen Qingxue's dress with his high heels!