She truly didn't know why she wanted to lie!
She simply forgot that he was monitoring her, and he had probably overheard everything she said to Liu Shuihan.
Driven by this realization, Xin Yu felt that Mu Yichuan's face was even darker than before.
"I...I have nothing to do with Brother Shuihan," she explained weakly, but in her heart, she knew that Mu Yichuan probably knew everything.
"Ayu?" Liu Shuihan's voice was filled with deep pain. He hadn't expected her to explain like this in front of Mu Yichuan, as if trying to distance herself completely, just like when she suddenly left Beishi back then.
"Ayu is the best," Mu Yichuan added, his voice filled with doting affection, sending a shiver down the spine of the listener.
He held Xin Yu tightly, his dark eyes sweeping sharply over Liu Shuihan, "Is there anything else you don't understand, Mr. Liu? You can ask now."
Mu Yichuan pulled Xin Yu to sit on the sofa like a king, his long legs crossed, exuding a lazy and noble air.
"Ayu, will you really marry Mr. Jiu?" Liu Shuihan was determined to go all in. He loved Xinyu, and he didn't want to give up no matter what.
No matter if Mu Yichuan was a dragon among men or a devil from hell, he wasn't afraid for Xinyu!
Already restless, Xinyu was tormented even more by this question. Her small body shifted uncomfortably, and Mu Yichuan quickly pulled her close, pressing intimately against her. "Still in pain? Rest against me for a bit."
*Swish*
Xinyu's face instantly turned bright red.
Liu Shuihan's body trembled. His girl had finally become someone else's.
"Brother Shuihan, I'm sorry." She didn't know what to say besides apologize, because she couldn't remember what she had done or said.
"Ayu, I don't need to apologize." Liu Shuihan stood still, his gaze fixed on Xinyu. "I want to know if you will really marry Mr. Jiu?"
This…
Xinyu didn't know how to answer.
She wanted to marry him, but would he definitely marry her?
And what about Old Master Mu? Would he agree? "Yes!" Mu Yichuan uttered a chilling word, gripping Xin Yu's hand angrily. She wasn't responding!
Just how much did she not want to marry him?!
Xin Yu winced as she looked at Mu Yichuan. What was he doing?
He was the one who told Liu Shuihan to ask, so why was he angry now?!
The two stared at each other, a tense tension in their eyes. Liu Shuihan, who had initially held onto a sliver of hope, instantly deflated, his straight back gradually slouching.
Mu Yichuan's next words nearly crushed him: "Ayu and I will get our marriage certificate when we get back."
...!
Xin Yu ignored Liu Shuihan's reaction, staring wide-eyed at Mu Yichuan. What was he saying?!
Getting a marriage certificate?
Is it true?
Or was he just bluffing Liu Shuihan?
"Is there a problem?" Mu Yichuan raised an eyebrow, speaking arrogantly.
"Ah!" Xin Yu jumped up from her seat, flustered, and said, "Isn't it time for the meeting?"
Mu Yichuan's gaze narrowed slightly, ignoring her completely, remaining calmly seated as if waiting for Xin Yu's answer.
"Aren't you leaving?" she asked, her face falling.
"That depends on whether President Liu still has any questions." He spoke in a low voice, his true emotions and intentions unfathomable.
"Mr. Jiu, let's go to the meeting." Liu Shuihan followed Xin Yu's lead, no longer addressing the issue of feelings; he wouldn't give up!
Unless… one day Xin Yu loudly declared she was giving up on him!
Mu Yichuan stared intently at Liu Shuihan for a long time, his dark eyes shifting from turbulent emotions to a final tranquility, making Xin Yu's heart race like a rollercoaster, leaving her feeling suffocated.
"Then let's go." He rose gracefully, his long arm still around Xin Yu, displaying his possessiveness and intimacy. Xin Yu shifted slightly, looking up at his tense jaw, and hesitantly asked, "Should I get the documents?"
Mu Yichuan's eyes flashed, and he kindly released her. However, once in the conference room, he beckoned to Xin Yu, "Come sit here."
She paused, feeling all eyes fixed on her, some probing, some jealous.
Without questioning Mu Yichuan's decision, she walked over confidently, placed the documents down, and sat down, opening her laptop.
The entire meeting revolved around the delivery date and design drawings. Under his guidance, a detailed timetable and division of labor were created.
Xin Yu took notes point by point, secretly admiring Mu Yichuan's organization and leadership.
Of course, she admired his professional skills even more. Just like seeing him draw that morning, she knew his design abilities and creativity must be exceptional.
"Is there anything else you don't understand?" His calm gaze swept over everyone present, finally settling on Liu Shuihan. "President Liu?"
For some reason, Xin Yu felt his words still carried the unfinished warning from before.
"Not at the moment," Liu Shuihan looked directly into Mu Yichuan's eyes. "If anything comes up later, we can discuss it further."
"And you?"
Xin Yu, who was writing, froze. She looked up and met Mu Yichuan's intense gaze, undisguised.
She quickly shook her head.
"Really? Is the schedule okay?" Mu Yichuan wasn't about to let her off the hook. "Is it still hurting? Is your body handling it?"
Ugh.
No matter how hard Xin Yu tried to control herself, her face flushed visibly. "No, no problem." She pursed her lips tightly. "I've worked overtime before, my body can handle it."
"Overtime?" Mu Yichuan spoke with an air of superiority, his handsome face expressionless. "Don't forget our appointment tonight."
"…" Xin Yu frowned, lowered her head, and didn't answer.
There was no point in saying anything more at this point; the shrewd people in the Mu Group had probably already made their judgment.
Fortunately, this was in S country. If she were to return to the Mu Group after returning to Qing country, she would definitely have to warn that scoundrel Mu Yichuan beforehand!
Her slender fingers gripped the pen tightly, pretending to be focused on her notebook.
Boom.
The hairs on Xin Yu's body stood on end.
Mu Yichuan actually grabbed her chin!
Instinctively, she slapped his hand away, trying to dodge, but a glance at the conference room revealed it was empty!
When did he leave? Was she so oblivious that she didn't even notice?! "Mu Yichuan, what are you doing! Are you crazy?!" It's good that no one's around; otherwise, she could disappear into the ground and never clear her name.
"You're going to settle scores just because no one's around?" His hand reached out again, gently pinching Xin Yu's chin.
The icy fingertips conveyed a burning heat.
"Why didn't you refuse Liu Shuihan?"
What a stingy person!
Still agonizing over this!
"You weren't thinking about this the whole time you were in the meeting, were you?"
"No." Mu Yichuan pulled Xin Yu's chair closer, trapping her legs between his own. "I've been thinking about our visit last night."
"Now I finally understand why you like S Country so much, staying here and not going back." Xin Yu leaned back in her chair; since she couldn't break free, there was no point in wasting her energy.
Mu Yichuan's thick eyebrows furrowed, waiting for what he would say next.
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do," Xin Yu chuckled, a hint of sarcasm in her voice. "Having drunk the water of Country S, Mr. Jiu's mouth and blood are practically overflowing with openness."
Shameless! Bastard! Rogue!
Xin Yu screamed inwardly, but her face remained calm and composed.
"Heh," he chuckled, nodding in agreement. "Ayu truly understands me."
With that, he stood up, placing his hands on either side of Xin Yu's chair, trapping her beneath him, his heat instantly engulfing her.
Xin Yu felt increasingly pathetic, having shot herself in the foot.
Mu Yichuan's kiss this time was more domineering and forceful than ever before, as if he wanted to tear her apart and devour her whole.
"Is that open enough, Ayu?" His domineering aura lingered. "Or perhaps we could have a date? The conference room would be a good option."
"Ah!" Xin Yu pushed Mu Yichuan away forcefully, grabbed her notebook, and ran outside.
Mu Yichuan watched the girl flee in a panic, a radiant smile playing on his lips.
A smile radiating happiness.
Xin Yu casually found a corner seat, curling up slightly and panting. It took her a while to regain her composure and focus her attention on the gymnasium design.
Fortunately, Mu Yichuan didn't really intend to be open in the office. He worked until the end of the workday, and only reappeared after most people had left.
"Hungry?" He pulled up a chair and casually sat down next to her. "Workaholic...wife."
Xin Yu tilted her head, snorted, and subtly moved aside. There wasn't much people in the office now; who knew if the man would "go crazy" again!
"Not bad." Mu Yichuan didn't expose Xin Yu's evasiveness. His chair was movable anyway. He moved closer to her, looking at her design.
"I came here following the design I saw at the hospital last time," Xin Yu pointed out, then gestured to a few other areas. "I didn't memorize them all; these are my own additions."
Seeing that Mu Yichuan didn't speak but was looking intently, she unconsciously moved closer. "Look at this one below; it's my design for a basketball court."
"You like basketball?" He flipped it over to look.
"Oh, it's alright," Xin Yu replied softly. "It's mostly because I'm familiar with it."
He put down the drawings and touched her face. "Are you very tired? Your face is all pale."
Xin Yu touched her face too. "No, I don't think so."
Besides, why change the subject so quickly? She was a little unwilling. "Do you think it's usable?"
Mu Yichuan picked up his pen and focused intently on making several changes. Xin Yu sat beside him, watching, pondering his intentions. "This is to expand the space, but what about here? Why are there steps added to all these seats?"
"If I take you to see basketball, what are we seeing?"
"What? Luxury? Special stands, to show off our wealth?" But if that's the case, it would be better to just have a private box.
He put down his pen, reached out and tapped Xin Yu's head, his dark eyes deep and captivating.
She pouted, covering her head, confused. What would they be seeing? Basketball, wouldn't it? "Has Ayu never gone to a basketball game with anyone?" Mu Yichuan stood up and wrapped his arms around Xinyu from behind. "Once the stadium is built, we'll watch it together."
She tilted her head back to look at him, her eyes crinkling happily. "Okay!"
She had indeed never watched a basketball game before.
"But this," Xinyu pointed to the blueprints, "you haven't explained it to me yet."
"The added steps will connect to the cameras." Mu Yichuan leaned down and lightly kissed her cherry lips. "Because when I go to basketball games with Ayu, I see your smiling face."