Feeling the burning heat of Mu Yi Chuan's hand, Xin Yu shivered and quickly lowered her beautiful eyes.
She'd really had a lot of bad luck lately!
"I didn't!" Xin Yu denied softly, trying to break free from Mu Yi Chuan's grasp, struggling left and right.
But the more she did this, the more it fueled his desire to control her, and he tightened his grip.
Xin Yu's body stiffened, her heart pounding wildly, looking at Mu Yi Chuan in terror.
"Didn't? Why are you running away?" His deep, husky voice was incredibly seductive, yet possessed a demonic power.
Mu Yi Chuan pulled her closer again, his large hand gripping her waist, their bodies practically touching…
Xin Yu's heart nearly leaped out of her chest, feeling his tightness and firmness in her lower abdomen!
She was perfectly aware that no matter how scared she was, no one would dare save her. Those around her avoided him if they could, and those who couldn't turned their heads away, or simply looked up at the sky.
Who could blame her for Mu Yichuan's overwhelming aura! And for the resounding name of Mr. Ninth!
The only option now was to escape, at least to prevent a repeat of what happened at the restaurant that day…
"I…we…" Xin Yu struggled to find the right words, but as she turned her head, she was suddenly struck by the sight of Nan Yu standing in the doorway!
Heavens! What was he doing there? When did he appear?
"Do you know anyone from the Mu family?!" His question filled her mind again, and Xin Yu could clearly feel the clenched teeth in his voice.
She looked at Nan Yu in the doorway and curled her lips into a smile, then—boom! Her mind went completely blank!
Even she herself hadn't expected that the next second she would cup Mu Yichuan's face and kiss him, simultaneously turning him so that his back was to the door!
She was just afraid Nan Yu would recognize him…
Mu Yichuan felt the soft lips of the young woman, a delicate fragrance wafting into his nostrils and flowing into his body.
Unconsciously, he deepened the kiss!
"Mmm…" Let go! You opportunistic bastard! Xin Yu's head gradually regained its composure, and the doorway was empty, as if seeing Nan Yu earlier had just been an illusion!
She trembled all over, completely terrified by Mu Yichuan. What had she done?!
"You're so delicate!" Mu Yichuan chuckled softly, picking Xin Yu up and carrying her outside. Even in his Range Rover, they remained in a close, intimate position. "Really wanted to?"
Ah…
Xin Yu shook her head vigorously. She was just afraid of Nan Yu…
Sigh, had she overestimated herself?!
With Mu Yichuan's skills and status, who could possibly hurt him?! "Tell the truth, will you die!" Mu Yichuan said unhappily, though it wasn't as dangerous as before. He kissed Xin Yu's earlobe. "Your body is more honest."
"Heh—" Xin Yu chuckled dryly, her dark eyes darting around. "Um, I was dragged here."
"Hmm." Mu Yichuan responded indifferently. Sooner or later, he'd have to teach Mu Yi'ai a lesson!
Xin Yu observed his expression; it seemed he knew the details. "So I was framed."
That gigolo, and that small condom!
"Aren't you going to resist?" Mu Yichuan glanced at Xin Yu, his pupils icy. If he hadn't shown up, was she supposed to submit to that man?!
"Don't think I don't know she's from your Mu family!" Resist! Xin Yu scoffed inwardly. This jerk only knew how to teach her a lesson; why didn't he drag that woman out and beat her up?! "What's wrong with the Mu family?" Mu Yichuan retorted, his eyes flashing with a sharp, eagle-like light. "Once you're my woman, no matter who bullies you, you can retaliate!"
Xin Yu blinked twice, processing his shocking words and powerful logic…
How could she retaliate…?
"My woman is Mu Yichuan's woman. I can bully her however I want. No one else has the right to touch her!"
Damn it!
The strange emotion that had flashed across Xin Yu's face was instantly crushed by Mu Yichuan!
"So, the renowned Ninth Master, now admits that you're bullying the weak and intimidating others?"
Mu Yichuan pinched Xin Yu's chin, a smirk playing on his lips, and leaned closer. "You admit it. So what? Want to sue me again? We'll see which judge can settle our family disputes."
Family disputes…
Quickly lowering her gaze, Xin Yu silently warned herself that she could never match Mu Yichuan's thick skin! She shifted slightly, feeling a bit warm from his embrace. "Can I ask you a question?"
To Xin Yu's surprise, Mu Yichuan actually kindly let her go!
"Speak," he said, his tone still cold and stern, as if his answer were a favor.
Xin Yu pouted, but before she could speak, Mu Yichuan attacked her!
"From now on, you can only do these little tricks in front of me, otherwise—you'll be punished!"
What little tricks!
Xin Yu pursed her lips, slightly swollen from his kisses, annoyed. She was talking about serious matters!
"Who is Nan Yu?"
Mu Yichuan stared at Xin Yu for a long time. Fortunately, her eyes were clear, filled with pure curiosity. His slender fingers stroked her smooth face and soft lips.
She was clean, pure, and stubborn, her allure so irresistible that he couldn't help but want to possess her again and again…
Thump!
Xin Yu's nerves tensed up again! Mu Yichuan's eyes were like those of a hungry wolf, and he was... staring at her lips and her body!
"Never mind!" she quickly said, subtly pulling away a little.
"You shouldn't have asked me about other men." Mu Yichuan moved closer, their noses almost touching. That damned Qiu Zhi, saying he'd give her time to recover, "I missed you."
Xin Yu's long eyelashes trembled. Couldn't he at least have a proper conversation?!
How could he say something so blatantly shameless?!
"Stay away from Nan Yu from now on!" Mu Yichuan said sharply as Xin Yu's skin began to ache, then added, "Stay away from all other men!"
"Why? Ah... I mean, why should I stay away from Nan Yu? Is he a bad person? But—"
Xin Yu suddenly stopped. Mu Yichuan actually... actually stuffed her hand inside his shirt!
Her slender fingers pressed against his burning chest, making Xin Yu's heart tremble.
"Aren't you spending too much energy on other men?"
She hadn't... she was just curious about the relationship between Nan Yu and the Mu family... that's all.
Upon seeing the Nanlong Villa, Xin Yu secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, she didn't have to maintain this ambiguous posture with Mu Yichuan anymore.
"Ah!" Mu Yichuan swept her up in his arms, making all the hairs on Xin Yu's body stand on end. "Mu Yichuan, you... I haven't had dinner yet... I'm dizzy, I'm not fully recovered!"
"Didn't we agree this morning?" He paused, his gaze darkening.
"This morning was... a fit of pique. I haven't eaten properly all day, I'm hungry, really." Xin Yu put on a pitiful look. No matter what, as long as Mu Yichuan didn't "eat" her, it was fine!
Mu Yichuan hesitated for a long time, which Xin Yu could sense from his slowed pace. Finally, he placed her on a chair in the dining room and went upstairs himself.
Phew...
Being with Mu Yichuan must have damaged so many brain cells!
The key is that you have to be good at acting and lying! Ugh, this feeling is awful!
Dawdling, Xin Yu's dinner took the longest she'd had in 21 years. She was afraid that once she went upstairs, that man would unleash his beastly nature again!
He'd always been so casual, but why did he choose her?
This question resurfaced. What was wrong with her missing memories? Should she go to the hospital for a checkup?
"What are you thinking about?" Just as she reached the top of the stairs, Mu Yichuan stood lazily in the doorway, his eyes shining.
"Thinking about why you chose me?"
Ah…
Xin Yu's face flushed instantly, like a ripe red apple.
"Because you're not afraid of me."
He actually gave her an answer!
But she wasn't afraid of him?!
Who said that! Are you blind?!
"I'm terrified of you!" Would that let her go? "I wasn't scared the first time." Mu Yichuan pulled Xin Yu into the bedroom. "Now, I'll consider this as adding some spice to the relationship."
Adding spice…
"I didn't…" There was no room for explanation; she had been completely invaded by him.
However, this time Mu Yichuan didn't seem as forceful and domineering as before. He placed his hands on either side of Xin Yu. "Are you still scared now?"
Xin Yu frowned, her heart filled with mixed feelings. A feeling was rising, yet it was vague and indistinct.
"The first… I really don't remember what happened that night at Chuan Yi Club," she said tentatively.
"What do you want to remember?" Mu Yichuan's pupils, like diamonds, shone brightly. "How did it begin? What happened?"
This…
Xin Yu was flustered by Mu Yichuan's magnetic voice and could only brace herself and say, "I'm serious. From the time I finished talking to Zhang Wan that night until I woke up here, I have absolutely no recollection of that period. You have to believe me."
In her anxiety, Xin Yu grabbed his arm, and Mu Yichuan leaned down, pulling her closer. "So you're regretting it?"
"Oh dear," what kind of person is this? "No, I just feel there are some doubts."
"So, you're worried about me."
"I—" Xin Yu was so angry she stopped talking. Today, this man wasn't acting crazy anymore; he'd just become narcissistic again! Seeing Xin Yu fall silent, Mu Yichuan pressed a button on the bedside table, and a string of words poured into the bedroom—
"So I'm leaving?"
"No! Don't go! A-Yu is amazing, she studies hard, I can earn money too, I can support you, I will never betray you… I'll always protect you…"
Xin Yu scrambled out of bed, staring at Mu Yichuan. How could she possibly say such things to him!
"Going back on your word?" He uttered two chilling words.
"I…when did I say such a thing?" Her voice trembled slightly as she asked tentatively.
"Anyway, I said it." Mu Yichuan stretched out his long arm and pulled Xin Yu into his embrace again. "So, whether you remember or not, you have to protect me."
Protect him?
No, that's not the point!
"These are two different things—"
"Now I only have one thing left, A-Yu." With that, Mu Yichuan rolled over and pressed down on her…
Xin Yu's confused consciousness gradually faded. What had happened? "From now on, you can call me Yichuan. Don't forget."
Yichuan...Yichuan...
Xin Yu trembled, nestled tightly in Mu Yichuan's arms. Why did she feel like she'd heard those words somewhere before?
This name was so familiar, as if she'd called it hundreds of times.