patreon.com/AdultNovel10
for Advance Chapter
I returned to the office and played games for a while. It was almost time to get off work, but Ye Xiaojia still hadn't come back.
Chen Xiao picked up the phone that was thrown on the table and prepared to call Ye Xiaojia. Since he had to accompany Mu Qingshuang home for dinner tonight, he naturally couldn't go out to dinner with Ye Xiaojia.
Chen Xiao had just found Ye Xiaojia's phone number and was about to dial it when the phone suddenly rang. Chen Xiao looked and saw that it was Ye Xiaojia calling. Chen Xiao thought what a coincidence and answered the call.
"I was just about to call you and you called me... where are you?"
Ye Xiaojia's apologetic voice came from the microphone: "Brother Chen, we are still out now, I'm afraid I can't treat you to dinner tonight..."
Chen Xiao smiled and said, "It's okay. I just happen to have something to do."
Ye Xiaojia didn't know that Chen Xiao was really busy, and thought that Chen Xiao was trying to comfort her, so she apologized repeatedly: "I'm so sorry, I thought I could finish my work in the afternoon, but who knew we'd be talking about it until now, and now we have to go out for dinner, can I make it up tomorrow?"
Chen Xiao laughed and said, "I really have something to do today, so you don't have to apologize. I originally said I would call you to apologize..."
After hearing Chen Xiao's explanation again, Ye Xiaojia finally felt relieved. She was worried that Chen Xiao would misunderstand that she had agreed to treat everyone to dinner but then slipped away, and was not keeping her word. Now it seems that Chen Xiao really has something to do.
"That's good. I was afraid you'd be angry..."
Chen Xiao laughed dumbly: "You think too badly of your brother Chen. You get angry just because you don't have a meal? If I go hungry for two days, I'm afraid I'll die of anger before I die of starvation..."
Ye Xiaojia also laughed, and then complained in a low voice: "The people at Parkson are so annoying. It's a simple question, but they talked about it for a long time. Now they want to go to dinner and continue the discussion at the dinner table..."
Chen Xiao frowned: "How many people are there?"
"There are three of us in our company, Section Chief Wu, Xie Fang and me, and Mr. Sun from Parkson and his secretary..."
Chen Xiaoen sighed, thought for a moment, and then warned, "Eat, but don't drink. Got it?"
Ye Xiaojia felt warm in her heart when she heard Chen Xiao's caring words, and she whispered, "Well, I'll pay attention to it. Thank you, Brother Chen."
Chen Xiao smiled and said, "You're welcome. If you have anything, you can call me anytime."
"Okay... they called me, I'll hang up first."
After hanging up the phone, Chen Xiao looked at the time. It was almost time to get off work. Chen Xiao slowly turned off the computer, folded his hands, and walked towards the parking lot downstairs. He and Mu Qingshuang had agreed to meet in the parking garage and set off together to Mu Zhongjie's house.
Before he finished smoking a cigarette, Mu Qingshuang's figure appeared in Chen Xiao's sight. Chen Xiao threw the cigarette butt to the ground and stepped on it, then walked towards her.
Mu Qingshuang glanced around twice before settling her eyes on Chen Xiao. She said calmly, "Get in the car."
Chen Xiao didn't waste any time. He just opened the car door and got into the back seat. If he sat in the passenger seat, he would probably be seen by others, and Mu Qingshuang didn't want their relationship to be exposed.
The pink Maserati started up and quickly drove out of the Mu Group parking lot. Just as it passed the security booth and was about to enter the main road, a handsome man in a well-dressed suit and holding flowers suddenly rushed out from the side and blocked the middle of the road. Behind him was a black Porsche sports car.
Mu Qingshuang braked the car and looked at the young man standing in the middle of the road, frowning slightly.
"Be quiet."
Mu Qingshuang turned her head and gave a warning, then half-opened the driver's window. The man came over with flowers in his arms and an attentive smile on his face. Chen Xiao took a glance and recognized the man's identity.
Han Shuo, the son of Han Yinglong, a shareholder of the Mu Group, is said to have just returned from studying in the UK.
A large bunch of bright red roses made Chen Xiao frown, and he felt a little unhappy. Is this guy pursuing his wife?
Although Chen Xiao was unhappy, he didn't say anything. A woman as outstanding as Mu Qingshuang must have many suitors around her, and the man who really dared to pursue Mu Qingshuang was definitely not an ordinary person. If no one pursued her, it would be strange...
"Miss Mu, this is for you."
Han Shuo had already walked to the car window and handed a large bunch of roses to Mu Qingshuang in the driver's seat, his eyes burning with hope: "I have been waiting here for a long time. I wonder if I will have the honor to have dinner with Miss Mu?"
Mu Qingshuang bit her lip. It was not like she had never been given flowers before, but this was the first time she had been given flowers and openly pursued in front of her husband.
Feeling the two burning gazes behind her, Mu Qingshuang felt a little complicated. She did not reach out to take the bouquet of flowers, but politely refused: "I'm sorry, Grandpa and I have an appointment to go home for dinner..."
Han Shuo showed obvious disappointment on his face: "Well, then Miss Mu, please accept this bouquet of flowers. It's a small token of my appreciation."
This is the exit of the Mu Group. It is time to get off work and many employees are leaving. Seeing this scene, they are all watching from afar with curiosity, and some are even taking pictures with their mobile phones.
Mu Qingshuang shook her head and said, "Take it back. I don't like roses."
Han Shuo's expression froze slightly. He certainly didn't believe that Mu Qingshuang really didn't like roses. This was obviously just an excuse for Mu Qingshuang to reject him. Although Mu Qingshuang's rejection made him feel a little embarrassed, Han Shuo didn't feel ashamed. It would be strange if a bouquet of flowers alone could move Mu Qingshuang's heart.
Without giving Han Shuo another chance to speak, Mu Qingshuang rolled up the car window and drove out of the parking lot.
…
The pink Maserati drove into a small villa. Mu Zhongjie, who was watering the flowers in the yard, put down the kettle in his hand and came over with a smile.
Mu Qingshuang got out of the car, walked quickly towards Mu Zhongjie with a smile, and called affectionately: "Dad, we are here."
Chen Xiao also got out of the car, holding some things that Mu Qingshuang had prepared earlier, some fruits and cakes. They were not worth much, but just a token of his appreciation. After all, Mu Zhongjie usually had someone to take care of him, and he was not short of money, so he had everything he needed.
"dad."
Chen Xiao also called out with a smile. Mu Zhongjie agreed with a smile. Looking at the things in Chen Xiao's hand, he scolded: "I asked you to come for dinner, so you came. Why are you buying anything? We have everything we need here..."
Chen Xiao shrugged and pointed at Mu Qingshuang: "I didn't buy these. Qingshuang bought them. I just helped to get them."
Mu Zhongjie was very happy to see his daughter and son-in-law, and said with a smile: "Let's go inside. I've been waiting for you to come for a while..."
Mu Qingshuang explained with a smile: "I've been working on a new project these days, so I've been busy and haven't come to see you much. Don't blame me."
Mu Zhongjie sighed: "How can we blame you? You are so young, but you have to bear so much pressure. It's really hard for you..."
Chen Xiao followed behind Mu Zhongjie and Mu Qingshuang with a smile on his face. Looking at Mu Qingshuang, who was smiling and looking very happy, he felt confused. She was usually as cold as ice and as a goddess, but at this moment she was like a naive little girl, making people feel like spring breeze. They were two completely extremes. Which one was the real her?
Although Mu Zhongjie was talking to his daughter, he did not ignore Chen Xiao. He smiled and said, "Xiao Chen, how are you doing in the company recently? Are you used to it?"
Chen Xiao touched his nose and said with a half-truthful smile: "I can't do many things. I can only eat and wait for death. For this, Qingshuang has never blamed me..."
Mu Qingshuang turned around and glared at Chen Xiao, then hugged Mu Zhongjie's arm and shouted in dissatisfaction: "Dad, you don't know, he is so lazy, he is sloppy at work, late every day, plays games at work, and often leaves early. It's really infuriating."
When Chen Xiao heard Mu Qingshuang's complaint, he shrugged his shoulders and gave Mu Zhongjie a bitter smile, looking helpless and unable to do anything about Mu Qingshuang.
This was not the first time Chen Xiao had seen Mu Qingshuang like this. Normally, Mu Qingshuang was very cold to him, even ignoring him, but every time in front of her father, she acted completely differently.
Mu Zhongjie looked at Chen Xiao and laughed: "Didn't Xiao Chen just join the company not long ago? With his ability, if he is given some time, what can possibly stump him?"
Mu Qingshuang curled her lips, obviously not believing what Mu Zhongjie said.
…
At the dinner table, although Chen Xiao and Mu Qingshuang both tried to hide their cold relationship, they couldn't hide it from the experienced Mu Zhongjie. Even though Mu Zhongjie could see that things weren't going well between the two, he still assumed they were still trying to find their feet. He never imagined that the cheerful atmosphere between them was all fake, and that their relationship was no better than that of strangers.
After dinner.
"Xiao Chen, come with me to the study. I have something I want to talk to you about."
Chen Xiaoen said, stood up, glanced at Mu Qingshuang who was silent, followed Mu Zhongjie up to the second floor and entered Mu Zhongjie's study.
After the two of them sat down, Mu Zhongjie sighed: "Qingshuang likes to be independent and has a stubborn personality. I guess she has caused a lot of trouble at home, right?"
Chen Xiao smiled: "No trouble, no trouble, Qingshuang is very capable, I admire her very much, she can manage such a big company steadily at such a young age..."
Mu Zhongjie shook his head and sighed, "I'm just worried that she'll bring her company ways back home. She looks strong, smart, and capable, but I know very well that's just a shell... Although love is a matter between the two of you, I still hope you can be more magnanimous and try to let her..."
Mu Zhongjie's expression was so sincere that Chen Xiao didn't know what to say for a moment. He could only agree, "I'm a man, so of course that's what I should do."
Mu Zhongjie was very satisfied with Chen Xiao's attitude. He said "hmm", opened the drawer, took out an envelope and returned it to Chen Xiao.
"What is this?" Chen Xiao asked in confusion.
"This is what your mother left for you. Your master has been keeping it with me, saying that if you come to fulfill your marriage contract one day, he will give you this letter."
Chen Xiao took the letter carefully. Although many years had passed and the envelope had turned yellow, the seal was still intact without any signs of having been opened.
"Thank you, Dad."
"It's okay." Mu Zhongjie waved his hand and continued, "Xiao Chen, I hope you remember that no matter what happens in the future, Qingshuang and I will always stand by your side."
Hearing Mu Zhongjie's words, Chen Xiao felt a little touched. At this moment, he truly felt that he had a sense of belonging in Jianghai.
"Okay, let's go down and don't let Qingshuang wait anxiously."
…
After Chen Xiao left the study, Mu Zhongjie called Mu Qingshuang to the study again and said something to her.
Mu Qingshuang walked down quickly. Chen Xiao noticed that her eyes fell on him. She was very calm and could not see anything.
The two sat for a while and then said goodbye to Mu Zhongjie. Mu Zhongjie knew that they were not on good terms with each other, so he did not force them to stay any longer. He sent them to the door and gave Mu Qingshuang a few more words of advice before watching them drive away.
Chen Xiao sat in the passenger seat, looking at Mu Qingshuang who was concentrating on driving without looking away. She seemed to have returned to her usual state of being a cool goddess.
Chen Xiao was thinking about something, his eyes fell on Mu Qingshuang's almost perfect profile, but he couldn't help but be distracted.
"Have you seen enough?"
A cold voice brought Chen Xiao back to his senses, but he saw Mu Qingshuang turning her head to glance at him, with a hint of anger in her eyes.
Chen Xiao grinned, not feeling embarrassed at all, and continued to stare at Mu Qingshuang's profile: "What did Dad talk to you about?"
Mu Qingshuang glared at Chen Xiao and said, "I won't tell you."
Seeing that Mu Qingshuang was unwilling to talk, Chen Xiao stopped asking and turned to think about his own affairs.
Mu Qingshuang frowned slightly at this moment, remembering what her father had just told her.
"Xiao Chen's future is limitless. He certainly can't be confined to this small corner of Jianghai. But no matter what difficulties he encounters in the future, I hope you will always stand by him..."
…
Mu Qingshuang secretly glanced at Chen Xiao who was resting with his eyes closed, and had no idea what his father meant.
Is it limitless? Then prove it to me.
The car suddenly returned to calm.
Mu Qingshuang pursed her lips and drove quietly. She didn't know how much time had passed. Just when Chen Xiao was about to doze off, Mu Qingshuang suddenly said, "Maybe we can try to be friends first."
"What?"
Chen Xiao, who was originally a little dazed, suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Mu Qingshuang who was driving in disbelief: "You just said... let's be friends, did I hear it right?"
Mu Qingshuang didn't turn around and said calmly, "Since we live under the same roof, we can't always be like enemies. Even if we're not like husband and wife, we can at least get along a little better."
Chen Xiao looked at Mu Qingshuang in astonishment. It took him a while to recover from his extreme shock. He smiled and said, "Okay, let's do it."
The car returned to silence again, but the atmosphere was more relaxed than before.