Xin Yu's heart felt as if it were submerged in icy seawater, unable to breathe properly, utterly chilled.
What exactly did Zhang Chen mean by that?
She couldn't understand, but she could sense from his words that Mu Yichuan approached her for some purpose?
But upon deeper reflection, it seemed impossible!
She was just an ordinary girl, as ordinary as could be. Even if the Xin family was now considered a minor noble family, it had absolutely nothing to do with her. She had long since severed ties with them!
Unbeknownst to Xin Yu, while she was racking her brains, two people were plotting in the corner of the corridor outside—
"Wanwan, how was it? I did a good job, right?" the campus beauty said smugly.
Zhang Wan nodded, her previously docile eyes now flashing with hatred. "Not bad, I'll definitely facilitate the cooperation between Zhang's and your husband's jewelry company."
Having said that, she stared intently at room 203, a cold glint in her eyes. "Xin Yu, today I'll use you to rise to the top!"
Thinking this, she took a step, initially slow, then quickly adjusted, practically rushing into the room.
At that moment, Mu Yichuan downstairs saw a flawless yet anxious face appear on the large screen. "Xin Xin?! Brother, what are you doing?!"
Zhang Wan ran over, shouting, to pull Zhang Chen, who was entangled with Xin Yu.
"Why did it cut out?!" someone shouted from the lobby downstairs, seemingly feeling that the large screen had lost signal, leaving everyone wanting more! Mu Yichuan remained seated, motionless, but Mu Feng noticed the glint in his eyes—like a wolf, even more like a leopard…
On the second floor, Xin Yu seized the opportunity to escape the frenzied Zhang Chen, fleeing all the way to the door, listening to Zhang Wan "lecturing" him.
"Wanwan—" Before she could even voice her question, Xin Yu was pulled away by a hand.
Zhang Wan inwardly cursed. She hadn't even had a chance to tell Xin Yu what she wanted to say! Who was it?!
She quickly chased after them, only to find the man dragging Xin Yu out via a side staircase.
No!
Zhang Wan clenched her fists. She couldn't just sit and wait to be killed!
Then, she hurriedly ran towards the lobby on the first floor…
Xin Yu sat in the car, somewhat bewildered, looking at Nan Yu. What was he doing here?!
"What are you doing! Let me down!" She didn't want to leave like this; she had finally seen Zhang Wan.
Just now, Zhang Chen had left her dazed, which was why she had unconsciously drifted off. As she spoke, she reached for the car door.
"Are you sure you want to get out?!" Nan Yu's scar twitched.
Xin Yu frowned, looking at him. Every time she saw the scar on Nan Yu's face, she felt an urge to remove it.
Nan Yu tilted his head. He had become accustomed to the stares of others over the past three years, so he could sense Xin Yu's gaze on his scar.
"I'm sure." Xin Yu, sensing his unease, quickly looked away and answered.
"But I overheard someone on the second floor saying they wanted to use you to climb the social ladder!"
"…" Xin Yu was startled, then realized that Nan Yu was referring to Zhang Wan. But why…
Because she was thinking about Mu Yichuan?!
Did she interfere and ruin their relationship?
She lowered her head in thought, eager to understand what had happened in the past! Xin Yu removed her hand from the door handle. "Take me somewhere?"
Nan Yu nodded, started the car, and drove along the path Xin Yu indicated. Looking at the somewhat desolate and dilapidated scenery outside, he raised an eyebrow at Xin Yu.
"My old place," Xin Yu said calmly.
They stopped almost in front of a row of tenement buildings at the southernmost tip of Nanshi. Nan Yu watched her petite figure get out of the car and go inside, while he stood by the car, looking around.
A murmur of discussion arose around him, and he realized how conspicuous his Rolls-Royce was in this place!
Xin Yu went straight to the third floor, only to find the locks had been changed. She was stunned for a moment before a self-deprecating smile appeared on her face. So even her dilapidated little house still had someone interested…
"So fast?" Nan Yu watched Xin Yu walk steadily towards him.
"Yeah! I was afraid your luxury car would get dismantled!" she joked, mentioning another place.
"Looks like you have quite a few residences in Nanshi!"
Xin Yu didn't answer, because she was heading to Ai Heng's house, but Ai Heng seemed determined not to see her; his phone was switched off.
And, as it turned out, her judgment was correct; Ai Heng's residence had indeed changed hands.
Xin Yu leaned against Nan Yu's car, letting him look her over, lost in thought about the road ahead, a road that troubled her.
Because returning to Chuan Yi Club might not necessarily bring back memories of the past, but instead, she had arrived at Mu Yichuan's territory!
Mu Yichuan?! Xin Yu's whole body trembled…
Oh no, she had followed Nan Yu out and completely forgotten to tell him! Xin Yu hurriedly pulled out her phone, but Nan Yu grabbed her hand, staring at the ring on her ring finger. "You...you married Mu Yichuan?"
Xin Yu pulled her hand away, not answering his question, and turned to call Mu Yichuan. "Hello, Mu—"
"We'll talk when we get back."
Those three simple words were followed by the call ending.
Xin Yu stared blankly at the darkened phone screen. He didn't seem too angry, did he? "We'll talk when we get back" meant he didn't mind her running away with Nan Yu?
"Is there anywhere else you want to go?" Nan Yu interrupted her thoughts, seeing her hesitation.
Xin Yu pursed her lips, finally deciding to go to the Chuan Yi Club!
Upon stepping onto the fifth floor of the Chuan Yi Club, memories of the past gradually flooded back…
On August 15th, Xin Yu, as the guest room manager of the Chuan Yi Club, was patrolling her assigned area as usual.
She remembered feeling something was off about room 555 as soon as she entered, so to avoid the clatter of her high heels, she took them off and carried them in her hand…
As she passed the room, her heart pounded. Trying to act nonchalant, she walked past when she heard Zhang Wan's voice call her, "Xin Xin."
"Wanwan, what are you doing here?"
Zhang Wan didn't answer immediately, but turned towards the room and asked, "Mr. Jiu, may I say a few words to my sister-in-law?"
"Speak." A cold voice rang out.
Xin Yu looked over as well, only to meet a pair of warm, teasing eyes. She knew immediately that this person wasn't Mr. Jiu.
"Xin Xin, you and my brother—"
"Wan Wan, I'm going to the capital the day after tomorrow to study for a master's degree at Dongdu University."
Zhang Wan looked at Xin Yu in surprise. "Really? You got in? Xin Xin, it seems my brother really isn't good enough for you."
"Thank you!" Xin Yu smiled slightly. "You…"
Xin Yu looked at Zhang Wan, who was wearing a long, off-the-shoulder dress. Her fingers were slightly white, whether from the cold or from being frightened.
"Two sentences already!"
Xin Yu was startled by the sudden voice. He really was being petty. Did he really think two sentences meant two sentences?!
Zhang Wan smiled bitterly and turned to leave.
"Wan Wan, there's no such thing as being good enough or not in love. If it's a transaction, then each gets what they need. If it's true love, then there's only equality."
Zhang Wan was stunned. Before she could say anything more, Xin Yu had already run towards number 500.
Because she heard through her earpiece that a customer had fainted there!
Xin Yu pushed open the door, just like now, but then what? No matter what, she couldn't remember what happened after that…
She carefully examined the room. Its layout was identical to the other guest rooms: a living room outside, a bedroom, and a bathroom inside.
"Can I ask you what you're looking at?" Nan Yu sat on the bed, looking around. "You've been looking all afternoon, aren't you hungry?"
Xin Yu shook her head, standing by the window looking outside. What should she do?
Mu Yichuan completely ignored her, and the people involved that day either had ulterior motives or had vanished without a trace!
"Did you lose something? The Mu family's club is so high-end, they must have surveillance cameras everywhere…"
Xin Yu's eyes widened instantly. How could she have forgotten that!
"You're absolutely right—" Xin Yu turned to look at Nan Yu, only to see him lying on the bed… with his eyes closed!
Her heart skipped a beat!
She wanted to run over, but found her legs weak and collapsed onto the edge of the bed. "Nan Yu!"
Xin Yu reached out and shook Nan Yu's legs, but he felt nothing! "Hmph! You dare touch Nan Yu!" Mu Yi'ai suddenly popped out of the closet, grabbing Xin Yu's hand and throwing her away!
Mu... Mu Yi'ai?!
What's she doing here? Has she been lurking in the closet all this time?
"You... did you drug me in the room?" Xin Yu was weak and powerless. She was alright by the window earlier, but now she could only lean against the bed.
"Of course!" Mu Yi'ai squatted down, her cat-like eyes darting around. "I had to drug you a little, to teach you a lesson!"
"You... demon!" Xin Yu looked at the swaying doorway, knowing she couldn't escape today. Her phone...
Just as she was about to crawl to get her phone, Mu Yi'ai suddenly tied her arms behind her back...!
"Let me go!" Xin Yu struggled, "You... you won't get Nan Yu's love like this!"
"You think you can?!" Mu Yi'ai crossed her arms, looking at Xin Yu with a chilling gaze, her eyes seeming to come from hell.
"I have nothing with Nan Yu! I…" Xin Yu gasped for breath, growing increasingly weak. "I was with him… Mu Yichuan knows…"
"Good that he knows!" Mu Yi'ai scoffed disdainfully. "Today I'm going to let Mu Yichuan know that you're using Nan Yu to meet other men!"
…!
Xin Yu's face turned deathly pale with fright. No, she didn't want to!
Mu Yi'ai clapped her hands twice, and two men in black entered, carrying Nan Yu out.
"A beautiful woman with great assets, wait, someone will come to pamper you soon!" With that, she swayed haughtily as she walked out.
Xin Yu's head grew increasingly dizzy, her vision blurring…
Mu Yichuan…
"Mu Jian, Mr. Jiu is asking where Madam is?"
"Have Mr. Jiu come to Chuan Yi Club 500." Mu Jian emerged from room 501, glancing at the door. "As quickly as possible."
Chuan Yi Club 500? Upon receiving this news, Mu Yichuan furrowed his thick brows. Where had that little girl gone?!
Was she going to reminisce about their first time?
Thinking this, his agitated mood, having just dealt with the Zhang family, eased slightly. When he pushed open the door, he was surprised to see Xin Yu…