She's so stupid!
That's why she thought Mu Yichuan bought her flowers to make up for last night's madness!
How could he?
He's used to being arrogant; the word "sorry" doesn't exist in his dictionary!
"I don't care if you're teasing me or punishing me!" Xin Yu was so angry she stomped on the flowers. "I can only say I've never seen such a petty and temperamental man!"
Having said all that, Xin Yu turned and strode towards the school gate without looking back.
She was furious!
Mu Yichuan frowned deeply, gave the driver a cold wave, and the car started, following behind Xin Yu.
The little girl thought he ordered the flowers?
That's why she wouldn't let go?
"Get in the car."
"I'm not getting in."
"I'll send them to you again tomorrow."
"I don't want them!" Xin Yu snorted coldly; who knew what he was really up to? "Let's discuss the architectural design competition."
"I…what competition?" Xin Yu turned her head, looking at Mu Yichuan with a puzzled expression, wondering if he was telling the truth.
"Let's talk in the car. Here are the detailed design proposals." He grabbed the documents beside him and waved them.
Xin Yu stopped, her bright eyes fixed on Mu Yichuan, then she held out her small white hand. "Let me take a look first."
Unexpectedly, he actually handed them to her.
"Oh?" Xin Yu carefully opened them; they were indeed design proposals for the 10th Architectural Design Competition at Dongdu University. She puffed out her cheeks slightly and gave Mu Yichuan a reproachful look.
She got into the car.
"What did you say to me just now?" He snatched the proposals from Xin Yu's hand, his cold fingers lifting her chin and pinching it.
His dark eyes flashed, filled with icy light.
Her body stiffened, her eyes trembled, and she screamed inwardly, "This petty man!
He's playing a trick on me!" "Stingy? Having a bad temper?"
With each word, Xin Yu felt the pressure on her chin increase.
The pain brought tears to her eyes.
"Your mouth's getting worse? Hmm?" Mu Yichuan's voice was cold and wicked.
It sent a chill down the spine of anyone listening.
However, Xin Yu felt no remorse whatsoever, let alone the urge to say "I'm sorry!"
So, despite the pain in her chin, she held her breath, silently meeting Mu Yichuan's gaze.
The two were driven to the villa in silence. Upon seeing her home, Xin Yu suddenly remembered something.
Her cherry lips parted slightly.
"Mr....Mr. Jiu," she broke the silence.
Mu Yichuan didn't speak, his indifferent gaze sweeping over Xin Yu. "What kind of scheme are you plotting?"
He was increasingly understanding Xin Yu's stubbornness, so he chose to expose her sudden initiative.
Her lips twitched almost imperceptibly. Did this man really have to be so sharp-eyed?
"How could that be?" Xin Yu smiled obsequiously. "Haven't I been reflecting on my own problems the whole way here?"
Reflecting? Who would believe that?
Mu Yichuan chose to get out of the car directly.
"Hey...you still say you're not stingy!" Xin Yu muttered, quickly jumping out of the car and chasing after him.
She affectionately took Mu Yichuan's arm; thankfully, he didn't shake her off.
"Mr. Jiu, I want to discuss something with you."
"Discuss?" He continued striding, "In what capacity do you want to discuss something with me?"
Capacity?
Xin Yu was a little confused, but after a moment's thought, she immediately understood. However, her lips trembled slightly before she could speak.
"My wife...it's an agreement."
Whew...!
Mu Yichuan suddenly stopped, and Xin Yu, who was almost running, nearly rushed out.
"What did you say?"
She hadn't said anything wrong! Doesn't this show her self-awareness?
It was an agreement, after all.
"Xin Yu, very good!" He exuded coldness, grabbing Xin Yu and carrying her upstairs to the study. "You really should read our agreement carefully."
"You... what's there to be angry about!" She wasn't even angry yet. "What did I say wrong? I'm not your wife by agreement, but are you your lawfully wedded wife?!"
Mu Yichuan paused, turning to stare at Xin Yu, his eyes like a leopard, ready to pounce at any moment!
She trembled, her body retreating, but her heart remained steadfast.
She really didn't want things to be so ambiguous.
"Want to marry me?" Mu Yichuan braced his hands against the wall, encircling Xin Yu.
Xin Yu quickly shook her head, "No—"
"No?!" He knew she didn't want to marry him! Xin Yu sensed his danger and was about to explain when Mu Yichuan said, "Since it's not, don't make unreasonable demands. Just fulfill your duties as a 'contractual wife.'"
"You…!" Xin Yu's eyes widened in disbelief. "You can't do this! You have no right to do this!"
"I do." Mu Yichuan straightened up, raising an eyebrow. "It's all in black and white, the conditions are written down, and your name is on it."
His words were so ruthless, pushing her into an abyss.
"I object! This is absolutely not an agreement I signed!"
Ha.
He turned away, letting out only a cold laugh.
"Mu Yichuan!" Xin Yu ran in front of him, reaching out to stop him. "How can you be sure this is my signature? Do you have any proof?"
He pushed her aside, went straight to his desk, picked up his document, and began to examine it intently.
"I can testify to the judge that I am a calculating and profit-driven person, and I would never sign such an agreement!"
How self-serving that agreement was! No, he betrayed his master, but gained no glory.
Mu Yichuan's hand tightened slightly on the pen, his calm face showing only a twitch at the corner of his mouth.
In this world, besides the little woman before him, probably no other woman would "blacken" him like this!
Seeing his lack of reaction, Xin Yu instinctively felt he had something to say. Her dark, grape-like eyes darted around as she took a step forward.
"Mr. Jiu, don't be angry. I didn't really intend to go to the judge to provide evidence. I... I just wanted to discuss something with you."
"Speak."
Xin Yu's eyebrows twitched. Was this a case of setting a goal and getting it?
"I want to go stay with Yuanzi for a while."
*Thud!*
*Thud!*
Mu Yichuan slammed the pen on the desk, then pulled out an agreement from the drawer and threw it at him.
"I have my reasons!" Xin Yu said, her head held high. "Besides, you promised me before that I have the freedom and right to make friends!"
"Make friends—"
"Mu Yichuan, let me finish!" Xin Yu took another step forward, not wanting to be interrupted again. "I'm not arguing with you about these rights and freedoms. I'm just concerned about Yuanzi. She's in a very conflicted state right now, and I'm afraid she might impulsively get married."
"Is there anything wrong with that?"
"Huh?" Xin Yu paused before continuing, "Of course it's not good! Marriage is for a lifetime, but a whirlwind marriage basically means there's no emotional foundation. How can it last?"
Mu Yichuan reached out and pulled Xin Yu into his arms. "Do you think the same way about us?"
"…" Why is his thinking always so disjointed?
"You want to date me?"
"…" Xin Yu blinked. Is that okay?
Oh my god! She was actually tempted.
Mu Yichuan's eyes flashed, and he reached out to stroke her cheek. "Okay."
"What?" Xin Yu was stunned. "You agreed to let me live with Yuanzi?"
Ouch—
His grip on her was really strong!
"If you want, you can have your friend move in," Mu Yichuan kindly suggested.
But...
Xin Yu bit her lip. She wasn't sure if it would be convenient, and she was even less sure if Yuanzi would agree.
"The condition is—"
"There's a condition?!" Xin Yu interrupted Mu Yichuan hastily, then coughed. "Mr. Jiu, please speak."
At least it was a way out.
"We'll date, you'll pursue me..."
"How could I pursue someone like you!" Xin Yu interrupted again, seeing Mu Yichuan's face darken, she quickly covered her mouth, her dark eyes flashing as she looked at him.
She really wouldn't pursue someone like that!
So rich and handsome it's outrageous!
She would absolutely not do something so risky! "Didn't you say you're a meticulous, profit-driven person? Don't you consider the cost-benefit when you do something?"
Mu Yichuan raised an eyebrow. "Since we're going to date, shouldn't we try two different models?"
...?
"Girl pursues boy, boy pursues girl." He leaned down and gently bit her chubby cheek. The little girl's expressions have been quite varied lately.
And all alluring.
Mu Yichuan's suggestion undoubtedly shocked Xin Yu.
Two models? Killing two birds with one stone?
How could he have thought of such a method?
"Then how do we implement it?" she asked, her cheeks flushed.
"We each think of our own way." Mu Yichuan said matter-of-factly. "How about this?"
He adjusted their position and continued, "Let's make a bet."
Xin Yu held onto his arm, pouting. Could she really trust him?
Wouldn't she just sell herself out again and then let him count the money? "If I win, you'll stay by my side obediently and obey my every command."
"And if I win?"
"Name your terms."
Accept her terms?!
Xin Yu's eyes widened in shock, unable to react. "Really? I can live at Yuanzi's house, I can quit being your assistant, or... terminate the agreement?"
"Yes." Mu Yichuan tightened his grip, but he was determined to win. "But you can only name one thing."
"Okay! Deal!" Xin Yu said boldly, but then hesitated. "How will it be judged? How do I know if I've won?"
"This... is for six months." Mu Yichuan pondered, "First, in terms of quantity; second, in terms of quality."
"Then let's draft an agreement." Although Xin Yu didn't quite understand, it was always safer to write it down.
"Based on the number of things done for the other party, and selecting five items that have received universally acknowledged quality approval?" She pointed to the words on the white paper. "What does 'universally acknowledged quality' mean? Does this have to be made public?"
"If you think it's fair and impartial enough for the two of us to judge, then that's fine too." Mu Yichuan signed his name with a flourish and handed it to Xin Yu.
This…
Xin Yu held the pen, caught in an unprecedented dilemma.
She always felt that Mu Yichuan was acting strangely at this moment. Given his personality, would he do something like this?
It felt like a trap, waiting for her to fall into it.
"How about this, if it's public, then anonymous."
Xin Yu's slender fingers gripped the pen, looking at her conditions—dissolution of marriage agreement.
This truly gave her immense motivation.
So she signed her name anyway.
Mu Yichuan looked at the elegant handwriting, a slight smile playing on his lips. His mood had finally lifted a little after these past two days.