Xin Yu really wanted to shake Cheng Yao off!
Who knew what this guy was up to!
Not only did he play tricks on her today, but he even dared to tell Mu Yichuan that she volunteered!
But why did Cheng Shuya's eyes look so urgent?
Her expression meant she knew the pattern on the ring!
But how could she know?
Did she have a similar pattern?
Nan Yu had one at his home in Beishi…
"Aunt, I have to go." Cheng Yao didn't stand on ceremony with Cheng Shuya, nor did he explain why he knew Xin Yu.
Xin Yu hadn't sorted out her thoughts. After weighing the two of them, she left with Cheng Yao. After taking a few steps, she stopped. "President Cheng, this isn't me volunteering to go see some good show, is it?"
He raised an eyebrow, his arrogant and spoiled demeanor evident. "It seems you're not satisfied with my choice of words. Should I tell Ninth Brother that someone caused economic losses to Ya Culture?"
"How can you twist the truth like that!" Xin Yu glared at him. She'd never thought this man was so infuriating before!
"Given Ninth Brother's personality, he'll definitely compensate me for a huge loss." Cheng Yao curled his lip, seemingly finding the suggestion quite appealing.
Damn it!
"And he'll definitely never let you work part-time at Ya Culture again."
Damn it! Damn it!
Xin Yu's blood boiled, and she raised her leg to kick Cheng Yao. "I've seen shameless people, but I've never seen anyone as shameless as you!"
He dodged, not actually hitting her.
"I have no shame?!" Cheng Yao dodged for a moment, then grabbed Xin Yu. "You have no shame? Or does your Senior Brother Cheng have no shame?!"
Xin Yu frowned, knowing he and Cheng Che didn't get along, but was it really necessary to hurt an innocent person in this situation?
"What? Feeling sorry for him?" He glared at Xin Yu, his sarcasm palpable.
"You're sick!" She broke free from Cheng Yao, retorting sarcastically, "That's your brother, why should I feel sorry for him?!"
He glared with fierce eyes, enunciating each word clearly, "Do you think Ninth Brother spoils you too much?"
Spoiling?!
Was she one of his concubines?!
Why did Xin Yu dislike that word so much?! "Don't forget, even if Ninth Brother praises you to the skies, there's still Old Master Mu!"
Xin Yu's brows twitched slightly, calmly observing Cheng Yao's exasperation. "Cheng Yao, even if there's the Emperor himself, that's between him and me, what does it have to do with you!"
Cheng Yao's pupils contracted, he fell silent, and pulled Xin Yu's arm forward.
"Cheng Yao, let go!" she struggled fiercely, "I have nothing to say to you!"
"Nothing to me, but something to your senior brother!" He unceremoniously dragged Xin Yu to the back of the elegant culture building.
She was about to curse when she actually spotted Cheng Che... and Liu Hen not far around the corner.
What were they doing here?
They seemed to be arguing?
"Henhen, why did you publicly announce our relationship!" The usually gentle Cheng Che's voice was now somewhat loud, his azure eyes slightly sharp.
Xin Yu paused, staring at them with her almond-shaped eyes, remaining silent.
Liu Hen's eyes glistened with tears as she looked at Cheng Che with a wronged expression. "I..."
After hesitating for a long time, she finally said, "I'm sorry."
Cheng Che seemed reluctant, his lips pressed tightly together, remaining silent for a long while before finally saying, "Alright, go back."
Liu Hen turned away reluctantly, only to hear him add, "If there's a future, remember to ask for my opinion before you speak."
If there's a future...
Xin Yu felt a pang of sadness. She couldn't understand how their relationship had soured so quickly!
"How's your good senior brother?"
Cheng Yao's sarcastic tone was infuriating. Xin Yu glanced at him, "Is a breakup really worth all this fuss about? My senior brother is dealing with his own affairs, and what about you?"
With that, she ignored Cheng Yao and turned to chase after Liu Hen.
"Henhen," Xin Yu called after her, grabbing the tear-streaked Liu Hen, "Don't cry."
She hugged her friend, letting her sob softly. "Okay, don't cry. I'll take you home!" Xin Yu held Liu Hen's hand tightly, sighing softly. There's no one else who can advise on matters of the heart.
"Ayu, do you think I really did something wrong?" As soon as they entered the apartment, Liu Hen stood at the door, blinking her watery eyes, looking at her friend with great confusion.
"This…" Xin Yu didn't know how to answer. She didn't want to speculate about anyone's feelings.
Liu Hen grabbed her arm, saying nervously, "Ayu, can you help me talk to my brother?"
Talk to Liu Shuihan?
Xin Yu was somewhat bewildered.
What did this have to do with him?!
"I…I really like Cheng Che!" Liu Hen exclaimed, her eyes wide. "When I first saw him in Beishi, I…I secretly liked him!"
Xin Yu had never seen Liu Hen like this before. In her memory, Liu Hen had always been a dull girl, her mind filled with computer code. She remembered someone in middle school even teasing her that she would marry a computer! But at this very moment, Liu Hen was holding her hand and loudly declaring that she had fallen in love with a boy!
"Ayu, it's true! But why doesn't my brother agree! Why does he insist that I look at Cheng Yao more!"
Look at Cheng Yao? That shameless bastard!
"What kind of taste does your brother have?!" Xin Yu muttered in dissatisfaction.
Liu Hen, however, heard this and, as if she had found a powerful backer, exclaimed, "Ayu, you must persuade my brother for me later! He will definitely listen to you!"
This…
Xin Yu looked up at the clock. Good heavens!
It's almost eleven o'clock!
If she doesn't go home this late, Mu Yichuan will definitely "kill" her!
"I…I'll try to persuade your brother tomorrow…I'll try again today…it's just too…" Before Xin Yu could finish speaking, she saw Liu Hen's eyes redden again, "When is your brother coming back?"
Won't she have to wait until the next day? "I'm going to call my brother!" Liu Hen, like a child, happily picked up her phone and went into the bedroom.
*Beep beep beep.*
Xin Yu's scalp tingled at the sound of her phone vibrating.
"Hello, Mr. Jiu, you're still up so late!"
"What are you doing?" Mu Yichuan glanced coldly at the photo on the computer. She was actually at the Liu family's house so late!
She really doesn't care about his feelings!
"I...I!" Xin Yu stammered, finally lying after thinking for a while, "I'm at Yuanzi's house today."
Who told Mu Yichuan to always be hung up on Liu Shuihan!
"Really?" This girl dares to lie!
Mu Yichuan was furious.
Xin Yu flinched, instinctively running to the window and looking outside. Judging from his tone, it felt like he knew where she was!
"Um...can I not go back today?" It's not safe to go back alone so late! If she sent the driver or Mu Jian, it would be blatantly exposing her whereabouts!
"Oh?" His voice rose at the end, this time revealing only a deep, sexy tone, devoid of any emotion.
Not going home?
She really had guts.
"Okay."
Phew…
Xin Yu's heart finally settled.
"Then give the phone to your friend, I have a few words to say."
What…!
Xin Yu stared at her phone for a long time, what was she going to do!
"Okay." She slowly moved to Liu Hen's door, and just as she was about to knock, Liu Shuihan entered.
Their eyes met.
"Ah—"
"Shh!" Xin Yu quickly put her index finger to her lips, signaling Liu Shuihan to be quiet, and at the same time darted to a corner of the living room, afraid his voice would reach Mu Yichuan's ears.
Otherwise, she would be dead for sure. She missed Liu Hen's voice from inside the room, "Brother Cheng Che... how was my acting?"
"Very good, Henhen was very good. I'm sorry you had to go through so much today." He regained his gentle demeanor, smiling faintly. "Don't blame yourself too much. We're doing this for Xin Yu and your brother's sake."
"Yes, I know. Thank you, Brother Cheng Che. I'll go check on A Yu now." Liu Hen hung up the phone, a faint smile on her lips.
However, as soon as she stepped out of the room, she saw Xin Yu pacing back and forth like a cat on a hot tin roof.
And Liu Shuihan was staring at her intently.
"Ayu?"
Xin Yu really wanted to hand over the phone, but Mu Yichuan's cold voice came from the other end, "How's it going? Have you covered it up?"
She bit her lip tightly, her eyes darting around as she stammered, "I...I'm at Liu Hen's house."
"You only talk when you can't cover it up anymore?" Mu Yichuan questioned, "Who taught you that?"
"I'm not afraid of you—"
"Afraid of me? Then who aren't you afraid of? Liu Shuihan?"
"I didn't..." She meant to say she was afraid he'd get angry!
"I'll give you ten seconds to get out of the apartment." Mu Yichuan's cold and domineering command.
Xin Yu looked at Liu Hen and Liu Shuihan with extreme embarrassment, pointing to the door, "I...I'm going back now, we can talk another day."
"How many ten seconds do you expect me to wait for?"
Wait for her?!
Xin Yu's heart skipped a beat. She blinked, not bothering to explain further, and rushed out of the Liu family's house.
Liu Hen was left staring blankly at the door. She had finally managed to trick her into coming, and she just left like that?! However, seeing Mu Jian by the car door, Xin Yu still let out a heavy sigh.
She knew Mu Yichuan wasn't back yet!
"Get in the car," he commanded again.
Xin Yu pouted, opened the car door, looked inside, and then sized up Mu Jian. Did this guy have a hidden camera?
How could Mu Yichuan pinpoint her location so accurately?
"You choose how you're going to be punished."
"Mr. Jiu, I only went to a friend's house, and I was even being coerced and bribed by you to return home." Xin Yu sighed sadly. Was it easy for her? "No, I misspoke."
Mu Yichuan frowned and grunted. This little girl was making a fuss, trying to be mysterious!
"You only used coercion, not bribery!" From the beginning, it was full of threats and coldness.
"Oh? You want bribery?"
Why did his voice become so…deep and magnetic?
She didn't have any, and she didn't want any at all. "I'm home. Thank you, Mr. Jiu, for having Mu Jian pick me up. Get some rest." Xin Yu waved to Mu Jian and ran upstairs.
"Ah—" Xin Yu buried her head under the covers and screamed, "Mu Yichuan, you bad guy!"
How many brain cells and nerves had she scared to death!
"You dare to curse!"