《The Art of Pursuing: The Unyielding Ex-wife》


 Chapter 1 - 001: Realizing Only After 3 Years

    Chapter 1 - 001: Realizing Only After 3 YearsRumble.


    The piercing sound of thunder seemed particularly sinister in the quiet hospital corridor. As the thunder faded, the sound of wind mixed with rain furiously roared in. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Munni sat on the bench in the hallway outside the emergency room, her delicate features enveloped by heartbreaking helplessness and fear. She repeatedly dialed a number ingrained in her mind.


    Yet, all she received was the cold, mechanical voice of a woman¡ª"Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently switched off. Please try again later."


    But she seemed not to understand the meaning of that mechanical voice, mechanically continuing to dial again and again, as if by doing so, the other party would turn on the phone and answer her call.


    At this moment, the door of the emergency room opened, and a doctor and nurse walked out.


    Munni quickly stood up and hurriedly asked, "Doctor Zhang, how is my father''s condition?"


    Doctor Zhang took off the mask from his face, a trace of heaviness and helplessness showing through, "Munni, I did my best."


    Snap.


    The sudden bad news left Munni in shock, causing her phone to accidentally tumble to the ground, and the tears that had been lingering in her eyes finally flowed uncontrollably.


    Choking up, she asked in disarray, "How could this happen?"


    "Actually, your father''s heart disease has been acting up frequently lately, but he always refused to let me tell you. Munni, I''m very sorry."


    As Doctor Zhang finished speaking, a rush of hurried footsteps suddenly echoed in the hallway.


    "Munni."


    Munni turned woodenly towards Bai Wan Yun, who called her name ¡ª her mother-in-law, and standing beside Bai Wan Yun, her father-in-law, Xu Haotian.


    "Dad, Mom."


    Her expression clearly indicated the result of the surgery, and Bai Wan Yun hugged her with heartache, comforting her softly.


    Meanwhile, Xu Haotian walked to the side with Doctor Zhang, quietly asking about Munni''s father''s condition.


    The phone that had just fallen from Munni''s hand buzzed on the ground, and Bai Wan Yun gently released Munni, bent down, and picked up the phone for her.


    The phone screen had already developed cracks due to the sudden fall.


    Munni, her hands trembling, received the phone from Bai Wan Yun and looked at the newly received message displayed on the screen.


    She unlocked the phone and opened the message, only to be shocked by the picture in the message ¡ª


    Even though the phone screen was cracked, she could still clearly see her husband Xu Yisen in the photo, tenderly holding an elegant woman, dancing gracefully in the ballroom, a handsome couple drawing envy from others.


    Tenderness... that was the expression Xu Yisen wore only when looking at that woman.


    She once tried to see this gentle affection on Xu Yisen''s face, but, three years into marriage, she couldn''t find any emotion other than coldness on his face.


    Xu Yisen didn''t love her; she should have known this long ago, from the moment he proposed. How did it take her three years to wake up to this fact?


    Munni closed her eyes powerlessly, feeling as if a cold gust had opened a slit in her heart, making her feel numb and lost.


    Standing beside Munni, Bai Wan Yun, noticing something amiss, subconsciously glanced at the phone in Munni''s hand.


    The photo on the phone screen genuinely stunned Bai Wan Yun, and this usually gentle and elegant woman couldn''t help but curse, "That bastard!"


    By the time Xu Yisen arrived at the hospital, it was already an hour later. Munni had composed herself, behaving as if she hadn''t received that message at all, and talked with him normally about how to arrange her father''s funeral.

 Chapter 2 - 002: Yisen, Let’s Get Divorced!

    Chapter 2 - 002: Yisen, Let''s Get Divorced!Her father''s funeral was held a week later, and during this week, Munni had been constantly busy, seemingly trying to soothe the pain in her heart.


    After the funeral, having taken care of the arrangements, Munni arrived home at eight in the evening.


    At that time, Yisen was in the study working, and Munni''s steps, initially towards the room, paused slightly before she turned towards Yisen''s study.


    She politely knocked on the study door, and after receiving a response from inside, she turned the knob and walked in.


    Yisen looked up at Munni in her black dress; in the past week, she had lost a lot of weight, and her spirit seemed to have deteriorated a lot. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Have you finished dealing with your father''s matters?"


    Earlier, he had wanted to stay and help Munni, but Munni firmly refused his help, asking him to return home early to rest.


    Munni gently nodded, then walked over to the chair opposite his desk and sat down.


    She slowly lifted her gaze towards Yisen sitting across from her, surrounded by soft lighting, which made his aloof and regal presence all the more distinct, yet his cold and handsome face showed no expression.


    "Yisen."


    She moistened her somewhat dry lips and softly called his name.


    Yisen only lightly raised his eyebrow, indicating for her to continue speaking.


    Munni lowered her eyes, reached into her bag, took out a document, and handed it to Yisen, "Let''s get divorced."


    A streak of surprise flashed across Yisen''s face swiftly, and after a few seconds'' pause, he finally reached out to take the divorce agreement Munni handed over.


    He asked, "Have you really thought it through?"


    Munni nodded, her voice hoarse as she replied, "Yes, I''ve thought it through. Thank you for the past three years, I don''t want to bother you anymore."


    She knew Yisen always hated trouble, and she... she was probably the biggest trouble he''d ever encountered in his life.


    Yisen opened the divorce agreement, glanced at the contents, then elegantly signed his name as Party B.


    "This marriage house will be transferred to your name, and the divorce compensation will be transferred to your account by my secretary."


    The agreement stated that Munni could leave with nothing, but Yisen wanted to compensate her for the past three years.


    "Alright, thank you."


    As the words fell, the corners of her lips lifted slowly, forming a smile as clear and shimmering as river water.


    "Munni, I wish you happiness."


    Munni accepted the returned divorce agreement and warmly said, "Yisen, I wish you happiness."


    The three-year marriage was finally about to end, and Munni felt a bit of reluctance in her heart, but more so, an emotional liberation as if a burden had been lifted.


    Perhaps, over the years, not only was she Yisen''s trouble, but was Yisen also an inseparable trouble in her heart?


    Seeing her goal achieved, Munni stood up from the chair, no longer looking at Yisen, turned and gracefully left.


    "Munni."


    As she was about to leave, suddenly came Yisen''s call from behind her.


    She halted her steps, but did not turn around.


    "I''m sorry for the unfairness towards you in the past few years."


    Yisen''s voice was calm and steady, faintly carrying a trace of apology.


    He thought, the most unfair thing to Munni in the past few years was probably always mistakenly believing she was a deeply scheming woman, which led him to neglect her over the years.


    His sudden apology made Munni''s lips form a slight curve.


    Unfairness? He had indeed been unfair in using her for several years, but so what... after all, it''s all over.


    "It''s okay." She shook her head, and then lifted her leg to leave the study.


    When Munni decided to marry Yisen, she encountered strong opposition from her father.

 Chapter 3 - 003: Dad is afraid you might feel wronged

    Chapter 3 - 003: Dad is afraid you might feel wrongedShe always remembered that evening before the wedding when her father called her into the study, his expression heavy as he said, "Munni, I don''t want you to marry Yisen!"


    "Why? Dad, don''t you like Yisen too?"


    Her father sighed deeply, worry spreading across his brows, "Yisen is an exceptional young man, it''s hard not to like him. But... he is not suitable for you."


    Qin Muni tightly pursed her red lips, stubbornly staring at her father without saying a word, yet her father could see all her dissatisfaction from the faint mist in her eyes.


    Her father earnestly said, "I hope you can find a man who loves you, someone less privileged than us but ambitious and responsible. This way, even if he treats you badly in the future, I can confidently put him in his place. Even when I''m gone, and he bullies you, you will have enough assets and confidence to leave him. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Yisen... sigh, I''m afraid even if he neglects you, you wouldn''t dare tell me. Even if you did tell me, I worry... considering Yisen''s position as the company''s chairman, I might not be able to stand up for you. I''m afraid you''ll be wronged."


    Every word was filled with paternal love and care for Qin Muni.


    Qin Muni couldn''t help but tear up, her throat tightened with a sour sensation.


    Fatherly love is like a mountain, perhaps that''s what it means.


    Qin Muni, because of her deep love for Xu Yisen, ultimately ignored her father''s advice and insisted on marrying Xu Yisen.


    In the three years of marriage with Xu Yisen, they appeared inseparable in public, but in private, Xu Yisen was cold and almost indifferent to her.


    Many times, she wished to live in the spotlight every minute and every second because only then would Xu Yisen always be good to her.


    Yet reality would mercilessly bring her back from her dreams, painfully waking her up.


    These days since her father''s passing, she kept wondering if she had listened to her father''s words back then and found someone who loved her, perhaps not as outstanding as Xu Yisen, would her life be happier now?


    Silently, she told herself in her heart... let the Xu Yisen who doesn''t love her go, this is also a liberation for herself.


    ...


    The news of Qin Muni and Xu Yisen''s divorce spread quickly, and both the media and online commenters expressed shock at the sudden split of this exemplary couple.


    Not only them, but even the Xu Family was very surprised upon hearing the news.


    Qin Muni and Xu Yisen told the Xu Family that they were splitting because of personality differences, and the separation was for the best.


    As for the media, the two had not yet provided any response.


    Qin Muni saw Xu Yisen two months after their divorce, meeting unexpectedly at a charity auction.


    This auction was organized by their mutual friends, Liang Jiuchen and Liang Ziyuan, with all the items up for bid donated by the guests, and all proceeds going to the orphanage.


    Qin Muni originally did not plan to attend, but she could not resist the persistent invitations from Liang Jiuchen and Liang Ziyuan, so she agreed to contribute to their auction.


    When Qin Muni arrived at the auction site, the event was about to begin. Before entering, she saw Xu Yisen talking with friends in the hallway. She gave him a polite smile and calmly walked past him, without even greeting each other.


    The auction venue was already filled with many invited guests, and upon noticing Qin Muni''s arrival, Liang Jiuchen approached her with a grave expression.


    "Sister, what grudge do I have against you?" Liang Jiuchen finally released the resentment he had bottled up for more than a day.

 Chapter 4 - 004: The Supermodel Promoted by Xu Yisen

    Chapter 4 - 004: The Supermodel Promoted by Xu YisenMunni''s delicate features subtly exuded an elusive charm. Upon hearing Liang Jiuchen''s complaint, she gently raised an eyebrow, teasing him with a hint of allure in her gaze.


    "What do you mean?"


    "The two auction items you donated!" Liang Jiuchen was exasperated by her feigned ignorance. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He almost wanted to bang his head against the wall when he saw the auction items Munni donated, feeling as though Munni was playing a joke on him!


    However, in contrast to his agitation, Munni remained calm and indifferent, "Mm, you''re welcome to be the finale."


    You''re welcome? Liang Jiuchen felt Munni had misunderstood him! This girl had clearly caused trouble for him, yet she acted as if it was no big deal, with a look of generous nonchalance.


    Seeing his frustrated expression, Munni slightly curved her lips with a trace of delight. With the arc of her smile, her eyes brimmed with captivating brilliance.


    She gently patted him on the shoulder and chuckled softly, "Don''t worry, he won''t do anything to you!"


    With that said, she withdrew her hand, passed by Liang Jiuchen, and was led by staff to her seat marked with her name.


    Munni had just sat down for a moment when the auction began. As the organizer, Liang Jiuchen had no time to persuade her further. He nervously took the stage, pretended to stay calm, expressed some words of gratitude, and then left the proceedings to the host.


    Munni was seated in the second row on the left, while Xu Yisen was placed in the first row on the right. From Munni''s angle, she could clearly see Xu Yisen''s profile and the smiling woman beside him.


    Munni recognized the woman¡ªon the day of her father''s death, she received a message showing her elegantly dancing with Xu Yisen¡ªthe supermodel promoted by Xu Yisen, Xia Yuge.


    Speaking of Xia Yuge, she was also an inspiring figure. Despite her modest family background, through her efforts, she quickly rose to the top of the entertainment industry.


    As for how she worked hard, outsiders and Munni had different views.


    Munni had disliked Xia Yuge since she first met her many years ago, and as time passed, the reasons for her dislike gradually changed.


    Previously, she disliked her because Xia Yuge monopolized the softest spot in Xu Yisen''s heart.


    Now she disliked her... Perhaps it''s just a deep-rooted habitual prejudice, she''s purely indifferent to her now.


    While lost in thought, the first auction item was presented on stage, with a VCR playing its introduction.


    After the VCR ended, the auctioneer announced the starting and incremental price of the item.


    Out of the corner of her eye, Munni saw Xia Yuge whisper softly into Xu Yisen''s ear, leading to a faint smile gracing Xu Yisen''s lips.


    Retracting her gaze, Munni no longer paid attention to the dazzling couple, calmly focusing on the auction item on stage, a subtle mischievous smile flickering at the corners of her red lips.


    The auction items comprised predominantly of name brand jewelry, renowned calligraphy, oil paintings by famous artists, antique vases, and other collectible treasures.


    To show support, Munni raised her paddle several times, eventually purchasing an early oil painting by a renowned United States artist for one million.


    As time passed, the auction neared its end. Liang Ziyuan, the organizer, walked steadily onto the stage. Standing at the podium, his eyes scanned the guests below, finally resting on Munni for three seconds.


    Munni could clearly feel that when he looked at her, there was a teasing smile in his eyes.

 Chapter 5 - 005: Who Has the Guts to Oppose Fanshu Group?

    Chapter 5 - 005: Who Has the Guts to Oppose Fanshu Group?"Hello everyone, I am Liang Ziyuan, the initiator of this charity event. I am honored to invite everyone here to participate in this charity event with me, and I sincerely thank everyone for your strong support for this event, as well as your love for the children in need."


    "This event has prepared two grand auction items for everyone, which I will personally host. I also encourage everyone to raise your paddles enthusiastically to conclude the event perfectly."


    Liang Ziyuan''s voice is soft and melodious, sincerely thanking the guests present for their support of this charity event, word by word.


    When mentioning the grand auction items, his gaze lingered on Qin Muni for three seconds, and this time the smile in his eyes was obviously much deeper than before.


    Qin Muni returned his smile calmly, yet her enchanting eyes carried a hint of playful and lively mischief that clearly showed her anticipation for the upcoming grand auction items.


    The staff brought a tray onto the stage, covered by a red cloth, hiding what was on the tray from view.


    "This ring, named ''Love'', was designed by the famous French jewelry designer Adolph Dean Norman. The six-carat pear-shaped diamond in the center is from Namibia''s Diamond Coast, while the fifty-two surrounding small deep pink diamonds are from Australia."


    The staff elegantly lifted the red cloth with a hand wearing a black glove, revealing a finely crafted ring box on the tray.


    After Liang Ziyuan signaled to the staff, the staff carefully opened the ring box.


    The luxurious and dazzling diamond ring was displayed prominently on the large screen.


    For a moment, everyone held their breath watching the screen, forgetting to move.


    The next second, all the guests except Xu Yisen turned their gaze to Qin Muni, who was sitting on the left side of the second row, smiling gently and harmoniously.


    When Xu Yisen successfully proposed to Qin Muni with this ring, the media extensively covered the design and origin of this globally limited diamond ring.


    At that time, Qin Muni, who was about to marry Xu Yisen, made countless women envious!


    "Miss Qin Muni, today''s guest, has donated this ''Love'' diamond ring, with a market value of 23 million RMB, and a starting bid of 5 million."


    As Liang Ziyuan''s words fell, a murmur arose from the audience.


    After a moment, however, no one raised a paddle.


    The exquisite and beautiful diamond ring, along with the extremely low starting bid, truly made one''s heart itch, but everyone present knew... If someone were to bid on this ring, it would be a direct challenge to Xu Yisen, chairman of the Fanshu Group!


    Who would have the guts to boldly oppose the Fanshu Group?


    The auction room inexplicably fell into silence, and all the guests gazed helplessly at Liang Ziyuan on stage.


    Liang Ziyuan did not feel uncomfortable in the least due to the awkward atmosphere. He calmly shifted his gaze to the ever-silent Xu Yisen. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He stared at Xu Yisen with a mischievous grin, and Xu Yisen seemed to sense his gaze, slowly raising his eyes to meet him.


    Xu Yisen''s eyes were deep as the ocean under the night tide, carrying an irresistible sense of oppression.


    Liang Ziyuan still remained composed and continued to meet his gaze, clearly confident that Xu Yisen would raise his paddle.


    "Five hundred and ten thousand." Suddenly, a soft and elegant female voice broke the silence of the auction room.


    The crowd followed the voice and saw Qin Muni gracefully raise her paddle to make a bid.


    She slightly turned her head, meeting the gaze from the front right of Xu Yisen.

 Chapter 6 - 006: Then I Won’t Covet What Others Love

    Chapter 6 - 006: Then I Won''t Covet What Others LoveSuddenly, her lips curled up into a thin smile, an unmistakable arrogance and unruliness spread across her delicate features.


    Every frown and smile seemed to deliberately provoke Xu Yisen.


    Xu Yisen withdrew his gaze and slowly raised his paddle, "Five million five hundred thousand."


    As soon as he spoke, a soft and gentle laugh echoed in everyone''s ears, "Since Yisen is so fond of this diamond ring, then I won''t snatch it away."


    On stage, Liang Ziyuan picked up the gavel and gave it a light tap, "Five million five hundred thousand, once."


    "Five million five hundred thousand, twice."


    "Five million five hundred thousand, thrice."


    "Congratulations to Mr. Xu Yisen, Chairman of Fanshu Group, for winning the ''Love'' diamond ring at the price of five million five hundred thousand."


    The moment the words fell, the guests quietly breathed a sigh of relief and cooperatively applauded to congratulate Xu Yisen.


    "The final auction item of the event is also donated by Miss Qin Muni."


    As Liang Ziyuan''s voice faded, another staff member carried a tray up to the stage, just like before, a red cloth covering the tray.


    At this sight, the guests began to harbor certain suspicions...


    "This gemstone ring named ''Long Love'' was also personally designed by the renowned French jewelry designer, Adolph Dean Norman..."


    Liang Ziyuan''s words undoubtedly confirmed the guests'' speculations.


    Back then, on the second wedding anniversary of Xu Yisen and Qin Muni, Xu Yisen once again paid a high price to commission Adolph to design a gemstone ring as an anniversary gift for Qin Muni.


    The media also introduced this gemstone ring named ''Long Love'' and did not hesitate to praise Xu Yisen for his thoughtfulness and affection towards his beloved wife.


    "The market value of the ''Long Love'' gemstone ring is twenty-seven million RMB, with a starting bid of six million."


    This time, without waiting for Qin Muni to provoke, Xu Yisen raised his paddle to increase the bid, "Six million one hundred thousand."


    Liang Ziyuan, who was hosting on stage, turned his gaze towards Qin Muni, arching an eyebrow slightly, seemingly asking if Qin Muni wanted to raise the bid further.


    Qin Muni avoided his gaze, pretending to be unaware as she stared at the paddle she was playing with in her hand.


    Liang Ziyuan understood her intention, picked up the gavel, "Six million one hundred thousand, once."


    "Six million one hundred thousand, twice."


    "Six million one hundred thousand, thrice." S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Congratulations to Mr. Xu Yisen, Chairman of Fanshu Group, for winning the ''Long Love'' diamond ring at the price of six million one hundred thousand."


    "Thank you to all the guests for their generous sponsorship, and especially to the biggest buyer of this charity event, Mr. Xu Yisen, for his generous bids."


    Once again, Liang Ziyuan thanked the invited guests and then walked off the stage, ending the event.


    The guests originally wanted to approach Xu Yisen to congratulate him on acquiring his desired item; however, when they caught a glimpse of the coldness lingering in his eyes, they promptly stopped, not wanting to unintentionally trigger his ire with a wrong word.


    Instead, it was Qin Muni who seemed completely oblivious to the coolness in Xu Yisen''s eyes, gracefully walking up to him, a noble and elegant smile slowly forming on her lips.


    "Yisen, congratulations on becoming the biggest buyer. I hope your other half will also like it."


    As she mentioned the other half, her gaze shifted to Xia Yuge who stood beside Xu Yisen.


    Xia Yuge feigned not understanding Qin Muni''s words, her smile sunny and bright, as she warmly greeted, "Munni, long time no see."


    "Hmm." Qin Muni nodded lightly, then turned her gaze back to the silent Xu Yisen.


    Xu Yisen''s gaze towards her was piercing, like the icy winds of a harsh winter, mixed with a trace of inquiry.

 Chapter 7 - 007: Naturally, it means slapping your face

    Chapter 7 - 007: Naturally, it means slapping your faceHowever, Munni was indifferent. She stepped forward two steps, one hand affectionately on Xu Yisen''s shoulder, while her chin rested on his other shoulder.


    From the perspective of the crowd, it looked like Munni was actively hugging Xu Yisen, but Xu Yisen remained unmoved.


    But the truth was... Munni slightly tilted her head, pressed her red lips against his ear, and whispered, "It seems you''re not happy, so I''m satisfied."


    Each word was extremely arrogant, with none of the gentle and soft image she used to present before him.


    As she spoke, her mouth opened and closed, the warm breath all sprayed onto Xu Yisen''s ear and neck, making him feel a curious itch in his heart. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Munni''s words were arrogant, yet inexplicably made him feel... pleased?!


    After her words fell, Munni withdrew her hand from his shoulder, stepped back two steps, maintaining distance from Xu Yisen.


    "See you next time."


    Munni slightly raised the corner of her mouth, turned to leave.


    However, she had just taken one step when her right wrist was grabbed by someone.


    She stopped her pace, slightly turned her body, lowered her eyes to glance at the hand that held her wrist, then raised her eyes puzzledly to look at Xu Yisen, lightly raised an eyebrow, clearly asking... Sir, what do you intend?


    "Let''s talk." The deep voice spread with an authority that was difficult to refuse.


    Munni was mildly startled. She glanced at Xia Yuge standing beside Xu Yisen, and teasingly laughed, "Yisen, your behavior of leaving your companion to chat privately with your ex-wife can easily make your companion unhappy."


    The words carried a slight mockery and sarcasm, leaving unclear whether she was targeting Xu Yisen or Xia Yuge.


    After her words fell, she graciously nodded, agreeing to chat with Xu Yisen.


    Xu Yisen habitually held her hand, Munni let him lead her, while walking forward innocently blinked at the composed Xia Yuge, as if saying¡ªI''m really not doing this voluntarily!


    The two walked to an isolated corner of the auction''s hallway, where Xu Yisen slowly let go of Munni''s hand.


    "What do you mean by this?" His voice was as cold as water, yet without a trace of anger.


    Upon hearing his question, Munni''s exquisite peach blossom eyes shone with a radiant, moonlight-like brightness. She chuckled softly and replied, "What else could it mean? Naturally, it means I''m slapping your face."


    After her words fell, she noticed Xu Yisen''s face still showed no expression except calm indifference.


    She then restrained her smile, all traces of arrogance disappearing from her brows and eyes, replaced by the gentleness familiar to Xu Yisen.


    She took a step forward, closing the distance between them, and gently reached out both hands to adjust Xu Yisen''s necktie.


    "Yisen, Father once told me that if you don''t like a toy, give it to a poor child. I don''t like that ring anymore, and as for you... I don''t like you anymore either, so whoever wants it can have it. That''s what I mean."


    After tidying the tie, she withdrew her hand, and slowly raised her gaze towards Xu Yisen.


    Upon hearing her words, his handsome eyebrows slightly furrowed, a flicker of ripple passed through his deep eyes, but it too disappeared like a ripple on water, leaving behind the coolness and coldness Munni was familiar with.


    This man was too indifferent, once she tried time and again to melt him, but was defeated each time.


    Munni also understood well, he was not impervious, not incapable of being melted, it was just that the person who could enter his world, and be accepted by him wasn''t her.


    So years of efforts were ultimately in vain.

 Chapter 8 - 008: The Hen That Doesn’t Lay Eggs

    Chapter 8 - 008: The Hen That Doesn''t Lay EggsQin Muni''s voice was as gentle as ever, with a hint of relief in her words.


    However, her words were like a needle, unexpectedly piercing into Xu Yisen''s heart, bringing a slight pain and discomfort he couldn''t put into words.


    Xu Yisen slowly reached out his hand, gently tucking the long hair behind Qin Muni''s ear, "Munni, I''ll keep the ring for you if you no longer like it. As for me..."


    His words abruptly stopped, his gaze lowered to meet Qin Muni''s eyes, filled with a rare, gentle smile.


    As for me... I''m afraid I will still remain in your heart.


    Qin Muni looked up to meet Xu Yisen''s dark eyes and was momentarily stunned upon seeing the rare warmth in them.


    Inexplicably, she felt a faint expectation for the unfinished part of Xu Yisen''s sentence, so she widened her eyes, clear and bright like snow, patiently waiting for him to speak again. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However, Xu Yisen seemed unwilling to share his thoughts, and after saying "As for me," he fell silent.


    For some reason, Qin Muni felt a bit annoyed, snorted coldly, and after saying, "Suit yourself," turned and left with a proud posture.


    Xu Yisen watched her gradually receding figure, with a mesmerizing radiance flickering in his dark eyes.


    ...


    The news of Qin Muni donating the wedding ring from Xu Yisen to a charity auction, and Xu Yisen buying it back, shook the media world like a bombshell, exciting everyone.


    To get the first scoop, every day at the entrance of Fanshu Group, reporters from various gossip magazines gathered, hoping to learn from Xu Yisen the reason for their divorce.


    However, every time Xu Yisen went in and out of the company, a large group of bodyguards surrounded him, making it impossible not only to interview him but sometimes even to catch a glimpse of the busy chairman of Fanshu Group, Xu Yisen.


    Therefore, the reporters shifted their focus to Qin Muni. It seemed she had anticipated this outcome, so before they could besiege her house, she accepted an interview on a talk show.


    This talk show called "Rujiaqi Talk" is hosted by the famous domestic host Zheng Rujia.


    Not long after marrying Xu Yisen, Qin Muni had once been interviewed by Zheng Rujia together with him, but this time she appeared alone.


    Due to the intense commotion surrounding Qin Muni and Xu Yisen''s recent events, the program team suggested that the talk show be broadcast live without post-editing to boost ratings, to which Qin Muni had no objections.


    As the show started, Zheng Rujia sat on a single sofa, smiling warmly to welcome Qin Muni, who was on another sofa: "Miss Qin, welcome to ''Rujia''s Strange Talk''. It''s an honor to have the opportunity to interview you again."


    Wearing a graceful grey suit dress, Qin Muni sat elegantly on the sofa. Hearing Zheng Rujia''s words, she lightly lifted the corners of her mouth and smiled: "Thank you."


    "Recently, there''s been a lot of buzz in the media about your divorce from Mr. Xu, which has puzzled me. You and Mr. Xu have always been a couple that others envy for their love. Why the sudden divorce?"


    Hearing Zheng Rujia''s puzzled but straightforward question, Qin Muni slightly curved her lovely peach-blossom eyes and jokingly said: "Some people accuse me of being a hen that can''t lay eggs, having been married to Xu Yisen for three years without getting pregnant, yet selfishly occupying the position of Madam Xu. Thinking about it, I realized this behavior is indeed quite selfish, so I decided to give up the position and let Xu Yisen have the freedom to find a hen that can lay eggs."


    As she spoke, a lively and witty smile rose in her brow, with her bright eyes shining like stars in the night sky.


    The soft light from the ceiling streamed down, enveloping her in a gentle halo, highlighting her unparalleled gentle demeanor.

 Chapter 9 - 009: The Man Willing to Bow Down and Submit to Her

    Chapter 9 - 009: The Man Willing to Bow Down and Submit to HerHer every word and smile radiated a captivating confidence and elegance.


    In her speech, there was no anger directed at those who accused her of being unable to conceive, only self-deprecating humor.


    "So, was it you who proposed the divorce?"


    "Yes."


    "What does Mr. Xu think about your reasons for divorce?"


    Qin Muni blinked gently and answered sweetly, "Yisen... He has always indulged me, he never refuses any of my requests."


    Zheng Rujia was at a loss for words; could it be that Xu Yisen indulged Qin Muni to the extent of not caring about divorce?


    "I heard you donated two diamond rings that Mr. Xu gave you at Mr. Liang''s charity auction?"


    "The rings are just ornaments if kept, might as well auction them for charity. But I must thank Yisen for his generous bidding and contribution to charity."


    Qin Muni nodded gracefully, sincerely expressing thanks for Xu Yisen''s generosity, without a hint of post-divorce messiness or sorrow.


    "Do you think the reason Mr. Xu bid on the rings might have been to win you back?"


    Qin Muni chuckled at Zheng Rujia''s speculation, lightly teasing, "Yisen has always disliked trouble; the only reason I can think of for him to bid on the rings is that he doesn''t want to buy a new one for the next one. Repurposing is quite good."


    No matter how much Xu Yisen hates trouble, it''s unlikely he would crazily send the wedding rings meant for his ex-wife to his next wife.


    Zheng Rujia detected a subtle sense of discord from Qin Muni''s answer and further asked, "Did you and Mr. Xu divorce amicably?"


    "Naturally, although we''re divorced, we''re still good friends."


    "Will you continue to seek emotional companionship?" sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Why not? Every woman should find a man willing to bow down and help her become the queen of life and love."


    Qin Muni''s voice was melodious, implicitly revealing her expectations for a future partner... someone who would be an admirer beneath her.


    "So Mr. Xu wasn''t the suitable candidate to make you a queen?"


    Qin Muni shook her head decisively, "Yisen is a prince. Compared to a queen, he needs a delicate princess."


    Her gentle tone inadvertently revealed a trace of helplessness, the radiant smile on her face subtly dimming as she addressed this topic.


    Perceptive as Zheng Rujia was, she was certain there must have been emotional issues between the couple leading to their divorce.


    Shifting the topic, she continued questioning, "If given a chance to start over, would you still choose Mr. Xu?"


    After contemplating for a few seconds, Qin Muni answered earnestly and carefully, "I believe if I were to return to three years ago, I would still be enamored by Yisen''s prince aura and want to marry him. But with my current mindset, I don''t think I would choose Yisen again."


    In the three years of marriage, she truly felt the transition from hopefulness to disappointment, finally sinking into despair.


    It was too ingrained, too profound, making her hesitant; she couldn''t choose Xu Yisen as recklessly as she did when she was young.


    Of course, she didn''t believe Xu Yisen would choose her again either.


    After all... she really is quite troublesome!


    "What are your thoughts on this three-year marriage?"


    "Well, these three years have helped me grow a lot. I want to thank Mr. and Mrs. Xu and Grandma Xu for their love and tolerance over the years, and especially thank Yisen for teaching me how to become a better woman."


    The interview ended after forty minutes. Just as Qin Muni stood up from the sofa, she caught sight of an elegant and sprightly figure outside the recording studio in the corner of her eye.

 Chapter 10 - 010: The Gap Between Before and After Divorce Is Quite Big!

    Chapter 10 - 010: The Gap Between Before and After Divorce Is Quite Big!Standing up, Zheng Rujia noticed the surprised expression on Qin Muni''s face and explained with a light smile, "Mr. Xu has been watching you from backstage since the recording began."


    So, Xu Yisen was watching the entire recording from backstage?


    Qin Muni turned her gaze to Zheng Rujia, raising her eyebrows slightly, as if asking why she wasn''t told earlier?


    "Mr. Xu instructed the staff not to inform you, to prevent you from being distracted during the interview." Zheng Rujia irresponsibly pushed all the blame onto Xu Yisen.


    After speaking, Zheng Rujia caught sight of Xu Yisen walking steadily towards the recording studio, gave Qin Muni an ambiguous smile, greeted Xu Yisen briefly, and then turned to leave.


    "Why are you here?"


    Faced with Qin Muni''s question, Xu Yisen lied with an unchanged face, "I just happened to have business at the TV station, and heard you were recording a show, so I came to have a look."


    His expression was so calm that Qin Muni suspected he was really just dropping by; she nodded indifferently, "I''m already finished recording, I won''t disturb you."


    "Well... Mom said to pick you up and have dinner at home."


    Qin Muni stared doubtfully at Xu Yisen, who calmly averted his gaze and explained with pursed lips, "Today is the fifteenth."


    The Xu Family has a rule that every fifteenth of the month, the family gathers for dinner. In the past three years of marriage to Xu Yisen, Qin Muni has never missed this banquet.


    But... she''s no longer Xu Yisen''s wife, so why join in the family affair?


    "Yisen, we''re already..." divorced.


    Before she could finish speaking, Xu Yisen, without giving a chance for dispute, took her hand and walked her outside the recording studio.


    He walked ahead of her, with his back turned, speaking in a calm tone, "Even if we''re divorced, inviting you home for dinner isn''t too much."


    Indeed, it''s not too much, but... they''ve already divorced!


    The conflicted expression on Qin Muni''s face was caught by Xu Yisen''s eyes. Fearing she would refuse him, he promptly instructed his secretary Tang Haoliang to fetch Qin Muni''s coat and bag from the dressing room, and arranged for Tang Haoliang to drive Qin Muni''s car to her home''s parking lot, while he planned to personally drive her to the Xu Family and return her home after dinner.


    Qin Muni felt that Xu Yisen''s arrangements were a bit redundant, and couldn''t resist saying, "Actually, I can drive myself, no need to trouble you."


    "Let me drive you; otherwise, if Mom sees, she''ll blame me again."


    Xu Yisen''s mother Bai Wan Yun has always favored Qin Muni, and whenever she sees Xu Yisen neglecting Qin Muni, she reprimands him thoroughly.


    Seeing that Qin Muni seemed to want to object, Xu Yisen thoroughly took her hand without giving her any room to resist, indicating her to get in the car once they reached the parking lot. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Qin Muni glanced sideways at Xu Yisen before finally getting in the car cooperatively.


    The heater in the car was warm, making Qin Muni lazily lean back in the seat, playing with her phone, ignoring Xu Yisen as he drove.


    Xu Yisen glanced at the focused Qin Muni looking at her phone screen. Before, when they were married, she would always enthusiastically try to find topics to chat with him while sitting in his car.


    But now, she directly ignores him, absorbed in her phone.


    Xu Yisen couldn''t help but sigh... there''s quite a difference before and after the divorce!


    "How did today''s interview go?"


    In the quiet car, a magnetic male voice suddenly broke the silence. Qin Muni hesitated for a few seconds before realizing it was Xu Yisen in the driver''s seat speaking to her.


    It was rare for Xu Yisen to start a conversation on his own. Qin Muni put down her phone, finding it surprisingly intriguing, and naturally replied, "Not bad."

 Chapter 11 - 011: After All, a Couple

    Chapter 11 - 011: After All, a CoupleXu Yisen pretended not to notice the curiosity in her eyes, then asked, "Ru Jia didn''t give you a hard time, did she?"


    Zheng Rujia was once Xu Yisen''s middle school classmate. The always low-key Xu Yisen had agreed to an interview with Zheng Rujia due in part to their past acquaintance.


    "No." After a few seconds, she asked, "Weren''t you watching the whole time backstage just now?"


    The implication being... why ask so many pointless questions?


    The compartment fell into silence once again. Qin Muni knew she had extinguished Xu Yisen''s rare enthusiasm to start a conversation, but she didn''t care. She shrugged and picked up her phone from her lap to continue browsing Weibo.


    If it were before the divorce, whenever the atmosphere between them became awkward, or a topic ended because of one of them, Qin Muni would always take the initiative to change the subject.


    But now, she quietly continued playing on her phone.


    Xu Yisen couldn''t help but reflect... the difference before and after the divorce is quite noticeable!


    "You did well earlier."


    The magnetic male voice resonated in the compartment again, causing Qin Muni, who was engrossed in her phone, to be taken aback.


    Xu Yisen was praising her? This... is a bit unusual!


    The last time they did an interview together, she had tried her best to appear graceful and elegant, fearing she''d embarrass him, yet she didn''t even get a smile from him.


    But this time, she deliberately teased Xu Yisen several times on the show, and he actually praised her performance as good?


    "Yisen."


    "Hmm?"


    "Do you... need my help with something?"


    Xu Yisen raised an eyebrow slightly, asking, "Why do you say that?"


    "You''re acting a bit strange today."


    "...!"


    Seeing the faint helplessness in Xu Yisen''s expression, Qin Muni assumed she had guessed his thoughts correctly. She put away her playful smile and seriously focused on Xu Yisen as he drove.


    She slowly said, "My bank account only has the two billion divorce settlement you had Secretary Tang transfer... No, you''re not in such dire need to borrow money from me."


    The only thing she could think of that Xu Yisen might need help with was borrowing money. But Xu Yisen was so wealthy, why would he need to borrow money from her?


    Seeing her speculating about his intentions on her own, Xu Yisen felt inexplicably helpless. He said, "You''re overthinking it."


    "I thought so too. So what do you need my help with?"


    Xu Yisen''s unusual behavior piqued Qin Muni''s curiosity. She wholeheartedly believed Xu Yisen needed something from her and was eager to know what difficulty he had encountered.


    The compartment once again descended into silence. Qin Muni saw Xu Yisen press his thin lips tightly, unwilling to speak, and assumed he had some unspeakable trouble. She parted her lips generously and said, "Just tell me. After all, we were once married; I''ll naturally help if I can."


    Qin Muni''s response left Xu Yisen in a bit of a dilemma, and a mischievous urge to tease her sprouted in his heart.


    His gaze focused on the road ahead, his dark eyes rippling with faint waves, with a hint of a brilliant smile seemingly blossoming behind them. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He spoke, "Mom has always wanted a daughter-in-law, so..." Could you help me out by playing the role of my wife for her?


    Before Xu Yisen could finish, Qin Muni interrupted him with a knowing look, "So you want me to speak well of Xia Yuge in front of Mom?"


    Her speculation left Xu Yisen momentarily stunned, completely unprepared for Qin Muni to connect it to Xia Yuge.


    Before he could deny it, he heard Qin Muni say seriously, "I''m afraid I can''t help you with that, because I truly can''t bring myself to praise Xia Yuge."

 Chapter 12 - 012: Yisen, I’ve Really Had Enough!

    Chapter 12 - 012: Yisen, I''ve Really Had Enough!Munni''s words inadvertently revealed her dislike for Yu Ge.


    Munni knew that the reason Xu Yisen and Yu Ge didn''t end up together was because Mrs. Xu interfered, forcing them apart.


    As for Xu Yisen marrying her, it was just because Bai Wan Yun kept pushing him to get married. He found dating troublesome, so he set his sights on Munni, who he knew well and liked.


    Because Munni knew Xu Yisen liked Yu Ge, her first thought when Xu Yisen mentioned Bai Wan Yun wanting a daughter-in-law was that Yisen wanted to rekindle his old flame with Yu Ge.


    "What if the one I want to marry is you, not Yu Ge?"


    Yisen''s voice was like the graceful melody played by a violinist, unexpectedly touching Munni''s heartstrings within the car.


    The winter sky darkened faster than in summer; by six o''clock, dusk had already fallen.


    When Munni glanced sideways at Xu Yisen, his face flickered under the passing streetlights, making it difficult for Munni to discern whether he was serious or joking.


    She slowly withdrew her gaze from him and turned to look at the fleeting scenery outside the window, absentmindedly asking, "Yisen, are you planning to use me once again to appease your mom?"


    Suddenly, Munni felt a chilling sense of desolation and found Yisen''s words to be somewhat cruel.


    A trace of pity for herself, who deeply loved him, surged up inside her, ultimately expanding into intense grief.


    "Yisen, it''s been three months since the divorce, and you''ve never asked why someone who liked you so much suddenly decided to divorce you.


    You never asked because you never liked me, let alone cared about me.


    You''ve always liked Yu Ge, and marrying me was just to appease your mom who kept urging you to get married.


    We pretended to be a loving couple in public while you were cold and distant to me like a stranger in private.


    Yisen, I really... I''ve really had enough!


    On the day we divorced, you said that you''ve been unfair to me all these years. Indeed, it was very unfair, so I firmly decided to divorce after figuring it out.


    I''m telling you this in the hope that you won''t joke about marrying me or wanting to remarry. It makes me feel pathetically small."


    Munni persisted in revealing her heartfelt voice, and as she spoke to the end, her voice continuously trembled, her throat ached unbearably, and her eyes became moist, blurring her vision with tears.


    She clenched her hands into fists on her lap, trying to distract herself with the pain in her palms so that the tears wouldn''t embarrassingly flow from her eyes.


    Screech.


    The car suddenly braked to a stop in front of a luxurious villa. Xu Yisen glanced sideways at Munni, who stubbornly turned her back on him, staring out the window, making him inexplicably flustered.


    "Munni, I..."


    As Xu Yisen opened his mouth to speak, Munni hurriedly unbuckled her seatbelt, opened the car door, and quickly got out, then closed the door, isolating Xu Yisen inside the car.


    The cold moonlight poured down like water, cascading over her seemingly strong silhouette, leaving Yisen inexplicably at a loss for words.


    He hastily unbuckled his seatbelt to get out, but by then Munni had already walked quickly into the villa.


    Uncle Zhang, the steward, saw Yisen''s car parked at the entrance through the surveillance system, then opened the door to personally greet Munni and Xu Yisen. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 13: Simply Marry Qin Muni Back Home

    Chapter 13 - 13: Simply Marry Qin Muni Back HomeJust as Xu Yisen caught up with Munni, he had to swallow his words of explanation and wait until he was alone with her to speak.


    Munni gathered her emotions and greeted Uncle Zhang warmly, "Uncle Zhang, it''s been a long time! You look much better these days."


    "Indeed, it has been a long time. Why doesn''t the Young Madam visit the Master and Madam and me more often?"


    "From now on, Uncle Zhang, just call me Munni. It sounds friendlier."


    Her teasing words were actually a reminder to Uncle Zhang that she had already divorced Xu Yisen.


    Uncle Zhang seemed not to catch Munni''s hint and responded formally, "Young Madam is Young Madam. How could I overstep and call you by your name?"


    Munni saw Uncle Zhang''s intention and, not wanting to argue with him about the title, changed the subject.


    Xu Yisen walked silently beside Munni, finding it somewhat amusing. Why had he misunderstood Munni as such a deep and calculating woman? Clearly, spending a little time would show that she was not at all like the rumors suggested. Ultimately, he hadn''t taken her or their marriage seriously enough.


    The easy banter between the elder and the younger reached his ears, making him deeply nostalgic.


    For the past three months, upon returning home and walking into the living room with Uncle Zhang from the entrance, he always felt something was missing. Now he suddenly realized... he missed Munni, the little woman who liked to joke with Uncle Zhang as they walked.


    Three years might not be considered long or short, yet it was enough for Munni to become a habit to him.


    He was accustomed to her presence, used to living under the same roof with her, and accustomed to her being his wife.


    Normally disliking trouble, Xu Yisen felt that changing this habit of Munni was genuinely troublesome. Therefore, at that moment, he decided to simply bring Munni back home again.


    However, what the emotionally insensitive Xu Yisen did not realize was that all the reasons and excuses he made in his heart to bring Munni back home were merely concealing the fact that he truly wanted to be with her.


    As the three entered the living room, Mrs. Xu Bai Wan Yun was sitting in the dining room watching the news.


    Hearing the footsteps and conversation, she looked up at the approaching Xu Yisen and Munni.


    "Auntie." As usual, Munni greeted Bai Wan Yun sweetly.


    The difference was that her address for Bai Wan Yun had reverted from "Mom" back to the pre-marriage "Auntie."


    With a slight frown on her delicate brow, Bai Wan Yun complained, "How come this girl got so distant? Come, sit next to Mom."


    Munni sat down beside Bai Wan Yun, giving her a playful smile, choosing not to respond to the complaint just now.


    "Ah Sen, your father is waiting for you in the study."


    "Hm." Xu Yisen nodded, glanced at Munni, and then turned to walk towards the stairs.


    After Xu Yisen left the living room, Bai Wan Yun held Munni''s hand, worry etched on her face as she asked, "Tell Mom honestly, has Ah Sen mistreated you?" S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Mom, Yisen has always been good to me, never mistreated me."


    How could Bai Wan Yun not see that Munni wasn''t telling the truth? She sighed helplessly.


    "Girl, if Ah Sen mistreats you, you can tell Mom. Mom will reprimand him for you. Why insist on divorce? Your father entrusted you to the Xu Family; we will certainly care for you. Now that your father is gone, and you''ve divorced Ah Sen, how can you manage alone without support?"


    Bai Wan Yun''s caring words flowed like a warm current through Munni''s heart, enveloping her with an unprecedented sense of softness and happiness.

 Chapter 14 - 014: Finally Getting My Wish to Marry into a Wealthy Family!

    Chapter 14 - 014: Finally Getting My Wish to Marry into a Wealthy Family!She held Bai Wan Yun''s wrist and said coyly, "Don''t I still have you?"


    "You child."


    Qin Muni chuckled softly, rested her head on Bai Wan Yun''s shoulder, and stared straight at the large TV screen in front of them, which was playing an advertisement shot by Xia Yuge for a shampoo.


    Suddenly, her mind flashed back to the conversation with Xu Yisen in the car. After hesitating for a moment, she couldn''t help but ask Bai Wan Yun:


    "Why don''t you like Xia Yuge?"


    Bai Wan Yun, having grown up with a good education and excellent manners and qualities, naturally was not the kind of person who despised the poor and adored the rich. She never restricted Xu Yisen''s friendships either. Yet for some reason, she was so against Xu Yisen being involved with Xia Yuge.


    Bai Wan Yun also looked at the TV screen in front of them, her lips drawing a trace of faint bitterness.


    She recalled vividly the time when Xu Yisen, at eighteen, shyly told her he had someone he liked, and the excitement in her heart surged like a rising tide.


    She suggested her son invite the girl out for dinner, so she could see what kind of exceptional young lady had managed to capture the heart of her cold son.


    That day, Xu Yisen arrived at the hotel first, while she was delayed a bit due to some matters.


    The hotel manager recognized her, greeted her, and led her to the private room where Xu Yisen was.


    As she stepped onto the stairs, she caught a glimpse of a young couple standing in a hidden corner beneath the stairs. She glanced away after just one look, but her steps suddenly halted when she heard the young man''s words.


    "I heard you''ve recently gotten close with the Young Master of Fanshu Group. Not bad."


    From Bai Wan Yun''s angle, she couldn''t see the girl''s face clearly. She only noticed her long, black hair and the slender figure in a water-blue dress.


    The boy facing Bai Wan Yun had decent features, but the sleazy look in his eyes tainted his appearance, making him repulsive.


    He was wearing the hotel''s uniform, suggesting he was an employee there.


    "Manager Chen, I suddenly remembered there is an important call I need to make. I''ll go to the private room by myself later."


    Manager Chen, suspecting nothing, chuckled and nodded, saying respectfully, "If you need anything, feel free to let me know."


    Bai Wan Yun thanked him and watched as Manager Chen left.


    "Tsk tsk, no wonder that Young Master would fancy you with that lively look."


    The young man''s rogue attitude as he spoke made Bai Wan Yun, standing on the stairs, frown involuntarily. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She took out her phone from her bag, pretending to send a text message so the couple below wouldn''t notice her eavesdropping.


    The next second, she saw the young man lean in towards the girl''s ear and say mischievously, "Just wondering if the Young Master would still like you if he knew you''re a woman I''ve slept with."


    The girl reached out and gently pushed him away, looked around a bit, then spoke flatteringly, "Xu Yisen says that once we meet his mother, we''ll officially start dating."


    "Oh, finally getting your wish to marry into a wealthy family!"


    "Do you think I''d forget to benefit you once I''m with a rich guy?"


    "You''re smart."


    The young man snorted coldly, and then a deep male voice came through his walkie-talkie, urging him to return to work. He cursed under his breath.


    Afterward, his lips curled with malicious amusement, and the next second, he leaned in to lightly peck the girl''s lips.


    "You..."


    His bold move stirred the girl''s displeasure, but before she could voice her complaint, the young man had already turned and left.


    Bai Wan Yun tightly clutched her phone and, feigning calmness, stepped towards the private room where Xu Yisen was.

 Chapter 15 - 015: No, it definitely can’t be Xia Yuge!

    Chapter 15 - 015: No, it definitely can''t be Xia Yuge!When she arrived at the box, there was only Xu Yisen inside. She gathered her thoughts and asked Xu Yisen with a gentle smile, "Where is Yu Ge?"


    "She just went out to take a call, she should be back soon."


    As soon as the words dropped, the door to the box was opened, a soft smile appeared on the corners of Xu Yisen''s thin lips, Bai Wan Yun predicted it was Xia Yuge who entered.


    "Sorry for being gone so long."


    The familiar female voice no longer carried the flattery tone from before, but was replaced by one of obedience and meekness.


    Bai Wan Yun tightly grabbed her handbag, turned around stiffly, seeing the girl walking gracefully behind her... A head of jet-black long hair cascading over her shoulders, a water-blue dress wrapping around her delicate and slender figure.


    At that moment, Bai Wan Yun felt an urge to take her son Xu Yisen away from Xia Yuge.


    Throughout the meal later, Xia Yuge behaved very gentle, giving an impression of a model daughter.


    For a moment, Bai Wan Yun was bewildered, thinking perhaps what she saw and heard earlier on the stairs were just her illusions.


    However, when the three of them left the hotel after the meal, she saw that young man again in the hotel lobby, and his gaze always seemed to intentionally or unintentionally linger on Xia Yuge.


    Later, out of concern, Bai Wan Yun had someone investigate Xia Yuge and that young man, learning that the young man was Xia Yuge''s stepfather''s son after her mother remarried, her brother with whom she has no blood relations.


    That young man was a typical troublemaker, barely in his early twenties and had already been detained several times.


    And the job at the hotel was obtained through connections by his father.


    Why does Bai Wan Yun dislike Xia Yuge? It''s simple, this woman is too cunning.


    If it weren''t for Xia Yuge, Xu Yisen wouldn''t have misunderstood Qin Muni for so long.


    However, these are things she definitely cannot tell Xu Yisen and Qin Muni.


    Bai Wan Yun came back to her senses and teased lightly, "Isn''t that because Mom likes you too much and wants you to be Mom''s daughter-in-law, so she doesn''t want Yu Ge to marry into the Xu Family."


    "Please don''t tease me, what''s good about someone as cheeky as me?"


    "Oh oh, the little girl is a bit self-aware, knowing she''s cheeky."


    Qin Muni chuckled silently, then sat up straight, letting go of Bai Wan Yun''s arm she was hugging, looking at Bai Wan Yun with a rarely serious emotion in her peach blossom eyes.


    "Mom, Yisen really likes Yu Ge."


    Bai Wan Yun''s smile faded, showing a streak of determination between her brows as she said, "No, it definitely can''t be Xia Yuge!"


    Her resolute tone made Qin Muni pause slightly, and she instantly knew... Bai Wan Yun really wasn''t satisfied with Xia Yuge.


    Qin Muni no longer continued this topic, naturally shifting the conversation to other matters.


    After chatting for a while, Grandma Xu, who was preparing dinner in the kitchen, came out, smilingly invited them to get ready for dinner.


    Grandma Xu was skilled in cooking, and during family gatherings, she liked to personally cook dinner for the family.


    When she first married Xu Yisen, in order to please her newlywed husband, she often sought cooking tips from Grandma Xu, learning to make dishes Xu Yisen liked.


    Later, at every family gathering, she would send away the maid in the kitchen and help Grandma Xu, stealing some culinary techniques in the process.


    Thanks to Grandma Xu, her cooking skills improved significantly.


    The butler went to the upstairs study to inform Xu Yisen and Mr. Xu Xu Suyu that it was time to go downstairs for dinner.


    Once all five family members were gathered around the dining table, they began dinner.


    Throughout the meal, the family chatted with laughter as always, and the atmosphere was very warm and harmonious, as if everyone except Qin Muni forgot, or intentionally ignored, the fact that Qin Muni and Xu Yisen were already divorced. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 16: You really don’t need to pretend to be affectionate with me anymore

    Chapter 16 - 16: You really don''t need to pretend to be affectionate with me anymoreAfter dinner, Bai Wan Yun wanted to keep Qin Muni and Xu Yisen at home for the night, but Qin Muni refused.


    Bai Wan Yun didn''t press her further, just instructed Xu Yisen to make sure to safely send Qin Muni home!


    The cold of the night in early winter was biting, and as they walked out the door, the evening breeze gently brushed past, the icy air like needles piercing the skin, bringing a pang of pain.


    Qin Muni shrugged her shoulders and quickened her pace, while Xu Yisen seized her wrist.


    Qin Muni slightly raised her eyebrows, looking up at Xu Yisen in confusion.


    The hazy moonlight leaped into his ink-black eyes, illuminating them exceptionally bright, as if fragments of light sparkled inside.


    His usual cold demeanor was gone, replaced by a gentleness Qin Muni was unfamiliar with.


    Xu Yisen took off his wool coat and gently draped it over Qin Muni''s shoulders, "It''s cold."


    The sudden added weight on her shoulders and the warmth from the coat made Qin Muni widen her eyes in surprise.


    "Let''s go." With these words, Xu Yisen habitually reached out to hold Qin Muni''s cold hand and continued walking.


    Qin Muni allowed Xu Yisen''s warm, large hand to envelop her small hand. She lowered her eyes, staring at the shadow stretched by the moonlight on the ground, and softly spoke: "Yisen."


    "Hmm?"


    "We are already divorced, you don''t have to pretend to be affectionate with me anymore."


    As soon as she finished speaking, she felt Xu Yisen tighten his grip on her hand. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Xu Yisen didn''t answer Qin Muni''s words. After a brief silence, he shifted the topic, "I heard it will rain tonight, we should hurry back."


    Qin Muni saw that Xu Yisen didn''t want to address her words, yet she couldn''t understand why, since they were clearly divorced, he still pretended to be so affectionate in front of others?


    Once they reached the car, Xu Yisen gentlemanly opened the passenger seat door for Qin Muni, waited for her to get in, then closed the door and walked around to the driver''s seat.


    It took half an hour to drive from the Xu Family''s to Qin Muni''s home. To prevent an awkward silence in the car, Qin Muni suggested Xu Yisen turn on the radio.


    "Recently, news of the divorce between Fanshu Group Chairman Xu Yisen and his wife Qin Muni has been causing a stir in the media, and neither has stated the reason for their divorce.


    Today, Qin Muni appeared on the talk show ''Rujiaqi Talk,'' her first media appearance since the divorce.


    In the program, she admitted that she initiated the divorce, and the reason was being accused of showing no signs of pregnancy after three years of marriage, being mocked by some netizens as a hen that couldn''t lay eggs, and selfishly occupying the position of Madam Xu..."


    On the entertainment radio, the male anchor was talking animatedly about the gossip involving Qin Muni and Xu Yisen.


    Qin Muni turned her gaze to the window, listening attentively to the half-true news on the radio.


    Rumble.


    As the car drove halfway, the night was pierced by a bright white light, followed by deafening thunder.


    Raindrops fell from the dark sky, pattering against the car windows.


    Even with the car door closed, the raging wind howling outside could still be clearly heard, carrying a hint of menace.


    The rain that Xu Yisen mentioned earlier had finally arrived.


    The two remained silent for the entire journey until the car reached the underground parking lot of the complex where Qin Muni lived.


    Qin Muni took off the wool coat draped over her shoulders and handed it to Xu Yisen, who was sitting in the driver''s seat, "Thank you for bringing me back."

 Chapter 17: You are unusually scary today

    Chapter 17: Chapter 17: You are unusually scary todayXu Yisen didn¡¯t reach out to take Munni¡¯s coat. He glanced at Qin Muni, unbuckled his seatbelt, opened the car door, and got out.


    He then walked around the car and stood in front of the passenger seat¡¯s car door, opening the door for Qin Muni.


    Qin Muni raised her eyebrows at Xu Yisen by the car door, puzzled. Before she could ask what Xu Yisen was doing, he suddenly bent down and reached in to unbuckle her seatbelt.


    "Mom wants me to safely escort you home. Let me take you upstairs."


    He explained his actions with a slight purse of his lips.


    Qin Muni stepped out of the car, offering the coat in her hand to Xu Yisen once again, smiling helplessly, "No need for the trouble. You can head back."


    Xu Yisen gently draped the coat over her shoulders after taking it, not giving Qin Muni any chance to resist, as he wrapped an arm around her shoulders and led her toward the elevator.


    "Even though the security in the neighborhood is good, things can go wrong. Just in case, let me see you home."


    Qin Muni gave a sideways glance at Xu Yisen, who was seriously making up ridiculous reasons, teasingly asking, "Once you drop me off at the door, are you planning to come in for a cup of hot tea?"


    The elevator arrived, and its doors opened slowly. Qin Muni slipped out of Xu Yisen¡¯s embrace and stepped into the elevator first.


    Xu Yisen followed her inside, pressed the button for the fifteenth floor, and said calmly, "Some things shouldn¡¯t be exposed too bluntly."


    Qin Muni found it hard to believe that Xu Yisen, who usually didn¡¯t pay much attention to her, was actually responding to her casual teasing so cooperatively today?


    Unable to resist, she glanced sideways at the man beside her. Perhaps it was the soft lighting overhead that melted the coolness between his eyebrows.


    The light flowed into his eyes, resembling sunlight shimmering across a tranquil lake, scattering glistening waves.


    This gentle version of Xu Yisen was something Qin Muni found a bit hard to adapt to.


    She withdrew her gaze, pursed her lips, and lowered her eyes to stare at the floor, seemingly deep in thought.


    After a while, she slowly lifted her head, gazing worriedly at Xu Yisen, and solemnly asked, "Yisen, is something wrong with you?"


    "Hm?"


    "Like, did you get sick or something?"


    "...What are you trying to say?"


    "You seem a bit eerily different today."


    "...!"


    Qin Muni waited a few seconds, not receiving a reply from Xu Yisen, thinking he might be upset by her joke.


    Surprisingly, in the next moment, Xu Yisen reached out his right hand and gently flicked her forehead playfully.


    When the elevator arrived at the fifteenth floor, the doors gradually opened. With a subtle smile in his eyes, Xu Yisen looked at Qin Muni, who was in disbelief, and kindly reminded, "We¡¯re here." sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Qin Muni sluggishly followed behind Xu Yisen out of the elevator, astonished and thinking that Xu Yisen must have taken the wrong medicine today.


    He actually flicked her forehead? He actually did such a childish and affectionate gesture toward her? He even smiled at her after flicking her forehead? Incredible!


    Arriving at Munni¡¯s home entrance, both of them stopped in their tracks. Qin Muni quelled her surprise, speaking to Xu Yisen, "It¡¯s fine to drop me here, thank you."


    Xu Yisen raised an eyebrow, half-jokingly asking, "You¡¯re really not planning to invite me in for a cup of hot tea?"


    With Xu Yisen acting so unusually today, Qin Muni replied rather rudely with an eye roll, "I¡¯m not planning on it. It¡¯s late already, you should head back."

 Chapter 18: How Can You Come in Without Permission

    Chapter 18: Chapter 18: How Can You Come in Without Permission?ree????ebn¦Òvel.comSeeing her unyielding demeanor, Xu Yisen stopped teasing her, "Get some rest early, good night."


    Qin Muni impatiently waved her hand, "Mm, be careful on the road." sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Only after giving her one last look did Xu Yisen turn and leave.


    And it was only after he left that Qin Muni realized that his trench coat was still draped over her shoulders.


    "I¡¯ll return it next time," she muttered softly before entering a string of numbers on the door¡¯s keypad and walking into the house.


    The house Qin Muni lived in now was the one Xu Yisen left her after their divorce; it was their wedding house when they got married.


    The house was situated in the most bustling area of the city center, resulting in sky-high property prices.


    The community called Fanluo Residence was developed by the Fanshu Group. There are a total of four buildings in the community, each with thirty floors, and only two residences per floor. Each apartment has a massive space, and the residents are all of high-ranking officials and aristocrats of notable status.


    The apartment Qin Muni lived in spanned the fifteenth and sixteenth floors. Initially, Xu Yisen hired a renowned interior designer to create a loft apartment, decorating it entirely according to his preferences and style.


    After their divorce, Qin Muni hired a designer again to redesign the house. It still followed the loft style, but the interior decor was adjusted to her preferences. After the renovation, the house felt even cozier than before.


    Hence, when Xu Yisen once again stepped into this home he hadn¡¯t visited in three months and saw the completely transformed interior, he couldn¡¯t help but show a hint of surprise.


    He took off his suit jacket and left it on the sofa, then walked into the kitchen to pour himself a glass of warm water.


    "Yes, that¡¯s exactly what I plan to do, so President Liang, are you considering investing some money in my sister?"


    "Come on, with such a beautiful boss lady in charge, are you still worried about losing money?"


    "Alright, alright... Oh, my goodness!"


    While having a phone conversation with Liang Ziyuan, Qin Muni was walking towards the kitchen but couldn¡¯t help but scream when she saw a familiar figure with his back to her!


    Liang Ziyuan on the other end was a bit puzzled by her sudden shout of ¡¯Oh my goodness¡¯, and thus asked, "What¡¯s wrong?"


    "I¡¯ll call you back later," she said hastily before hanging up the phone.


    Her eyes looked in disbelief at Xu Yisen turning around slowly.


    His posture was upright, like refined bamboo, wearing a white shirt with sleeves rolled up to his mid-arm, revealing his gracefully toned arms. His long fingers were clutching a glass cup, inside which was half a glass of freshly poured warm water.


    Under the soft, elegant light, his thin lips slightly lifted, with a trace of an aristocratic smile at the corners of his mouth, shining like a beam of light suddenly breaking the darkness.


    Staring at the gentle and jade-like Xu Yisen who had shed all icy defenses, she was momentarily stumped and her heart skipped a beat for a moment.


    After a while, she snapped out of it and slowly asked, "Why are you here?"


    Xu Yisen lightly raised his eyebrows, the smile at his lips carrying a hint of nonchalance, "Didn¡¯t I already tell you?"


    With his words, he leaned the cup towards his lips, slightly tilted his chin, and took a sip of the warm water.


    "When did you?"


    "Just now, I asked for your opinion on WeChat."


    Upon hearing his response, Qin Muni picked up her phone and indeed saw two unread voice messages from him on the screen.


    After coming home, she went straight to the bathroom to shower, and just as she came out of the bathroom, she received Liang Ziyuan¡¯s call, so she hadn¡¯t noticed the WeChat messages he sent.


    "I didn¡¯t respond to you, how can you just come in on your own?"


    Qin Muni glared at him complainingly, then walked to the wine cabinet to take out a bottle of red wine.

 Chapter 19 - 019: Staying at Ex-Wife’s House is Not a Good Thing

    Chapter 19: Chapter 019: Staying at Ex-Wife¡¯s House is Not a Good Thing"I thought you tacitly agreed."


    Seeing Munni roll her eyes at him, Yisen paused for a few seconds before adding, "I haven¡¯t changed the password yet."


    "Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll change it tomorrow."


    "...!"


    "It¡¯s raining heavily outside, so I¡¯ll stay here tonight."


    Munni was just about to refuse Yisen, but a rumble of thunder echoed by her ear, forcing her to swallow the ¡¯no¡¯ back down, and she said with a playful tone, "Staying over at your ex-wife¡¯s place isn¡¯t a good thing, don¡¯t let it happen again."


    With that, she grabbed a bottle of red wine and a wine glass and walked out of the kitchen. When she was about to turn the corner, she said, facing away from Yisen, "There should still be your clothes in your room, make yourself at home."


    Yisen didn¡¯t reply, but his dark eyes gleamed with a sparkling smile as he watched her back.


    Munni had just sat down on the living room sofa for a moment when she saw Yisen also coming out of the kitchen.


    She thought he would go upstairs to his room, but unexpectedly, he walked towards her and sat on the single sofa beside her.


    Munni lazily glanced at Yisen before retracting her gaze to focus on the large TV screen in front of her.


    Watching her drink wine and watch TV as if completely ignoring him made Yisen, who used to be highly admired by her, feel a bit helpless.


    Finally, unwilling to be ignored, Yisen spoke up after a moment, "I heard you want to open a restaurant?"


    Munni didn¡¯t answer directly but teased, "Well, you¡¯ve got quite the connections."


    Just yesterday, she mentioned the idea of opening a restaurant to Ziyuan, and today Yisen had already heard about it. Munni couldn¡¯t help but internally grumble about the two Liang brothers¡ªungrateful and unreliable!


    "Do you have any ideas?" sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Munni nodded, leaned slightly to pick up the wine bottle from the coffee table, and poured a bit of wine into her empty wine glass.


    "Yes." She elegantly swirled the wine glass, then brought it to her lips and took a small sip.


    "Care to share?"


    Munni glanced at Yisen beside her, noticing a hint of interest on his face. When he looked at her, his eyes no longer had the coldness from before but a warmth she found unfamiliar.


    She sincerely thought... this Yisen today must be under some spell, acting so unusual!


    "I want to open a Japanese restaurant. From chefs to waiters, they all have to be handsome, with high looks, and an eight-pack kind of body. Most importantly, they must be single so that as the boss, I can be surrounded by them every day. Just thinking about it is exciting."


    The slightly intoxicated charm in Munni¡¯s refined eyes, paired with her light blinking and the alluring mischief in her eyes, made her suddenly blurt out this wild idea, causing Yisen¡¯s lips to twitch slightly.


    "Interesting idea, but it might not attract male customers."


    Munni couldn¡¯t believe Yisen actually said this bizarre idea was interesting and even gave a suggestion!


    See, she knew there was something off about Yisen today¡ªterrifyingly so!


    She then joked, "As long as the manager is happy, no one cares about what male customers think."


    There was a bit of arrogance and defiance in her tone. She tilted her head slightly and downed the wine in her glass, then set it down.


    "Munni."


    "Hmm?" Munni raised her eyebrow slightly, a soft, charming smile tugging at her red lips.


    She thought Yisen had finally had enough of her willfulness, but to her surprise, he gently said, "I can invest."

 Chapter 20: A Great Opportunity Lies Ahead

    Chapter 20: Chapter 20: A Great Opportunity Lies AheadThe reason why Liang Ziyuan is reluctant to agree to the investment is probably because he¡¯s afraid of supporting Munni¡¯s idea without informing Xu Yisen, which might cause Xu Yisen¡¯s displeasure.


    So after hanging up with Munni yesterday, Liang Ziyuan immediately called Xu Yisen to inform him of the matter.


    Of course, Xu Yisen would not agree to let Liang Ziyuan invest, because... he needs the opportunity to spend time with Munni, and right now is a perfect opportunity.


    "What did you say?"


    Munni looked incredulous, seriously doubting that she had misheard.


    Her shocked expression amused Xu Yisen, who slightly curled his lips and very patiently repeated himself, "I can invest."


    As soon as the words fell, Munni jumped up from the sofa, lightly patted her rosy cheeks, and muttered to herself, "I must be drunk."


    As she spoke, she grabbed her phone, got up, walked past Xu Yisen, and left the living room.


    Still sitting on the sofa, Xu Yisen was momentarily dumbfounded and then burst into laughter.


    How did he not notice before that Munni is so odd?


    Munni was convinced that she had drunk too much tonight, which was why she experienced such an inexplicable auditory hallucination.


    Therefore, after returning to her room, she washed up and obediently climbed into bed, preparing to sleep. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Before falling asleep, she picked up the phone on her bedside table, opened WeChat, and played the two voice messages Xu Yisen had just sent her¡ª


    "Munni, the rain outside is too heavy I think I can¡¯t go back, I might have to stay at your place tonight, I¡¯m already at the door, could you please open it."


    "I just tried the password, maybe the door is unlocked, if you don¡¯t stop me in a minute, I¡¯ll let myself in."


    Munni put down her phone, half crying and half laughing, feeling very puzzled by Xu Yisen¡¯s series of abnormal behaviors today.


    However, soon sleepiness took over, and she no longer worried about Xu Yisen, drifting into a deep sleep.


    ...


    The next morning, when Munni woke up, Xu Yisen had already left her home.


    She treated last night¡¯s conversation with Xu Yisen as a hallucination caused by drinking too much and gave it no further thought.


    That day, the hot topics on Weibo and entertainment news had a new gossip theme: Did Fanshu Group¡¯s chairman Xu Yisen find a new love, the supermodel Xia Yuge, whom he single-handedly promoted?


    This news started with a long Weibo post from a popular grassroots blogger ¡¯I Know Nothing.¡¯


    The Weibo post revealed that Xu Yisen, within three months after his divorce from Munni, attended various parties multiple times with Xia Yuge, and the two were extremely close.


    The blogger, with bold imagination and exaggerated rhetoric, attracted many netizens¡¯ attention to this gossip news.


    In the end, someone even speculated about the real reason for Munni and Xu Yisen¡¯s divorce, questioning whether it was due to Xu Yisen¡¯s changed heart, rather than her inability to have children.


    Munni naturally did not respond to such idle news and kept herself entertained at home every day, unaffected by these news articles.


    On the contrary, Liang Jiuchen couldn¡¯t stand her ¡¯self-indulgence, doing nothing at home every day¡¯ behavior.


    Thus, he took the initiative to come over, forcibly dragged her out of the house, went to the beauty salon and mall for a round, and then took her to attend a friend¡¯s celebration party.


    The party was hosted by their mutual friend, Zhao Zhuoyan, to celebrate him just signing a large cooperation project.


    Shortly after Liang Jiuchen and Munni arrived at the party venue, Xu Yisen showed up.

 Chapter 21 - 021: It was I, Qin Muni, who dumped Xu Yisen

    Chapter 21: Chapter 021: It was I, Qin Muni, who dumped Xu YisenUnlike earlier occasions, this time he didn¡¯t attend with Xia Yuge. They arrived five minutes apart, making people suspect they were avoiding suspicions by not attending together.


    "Is Yisen really dating Yuge? Arriving separately like this makes it seem so intentional, as if they¡¯re acknowledging the rumors on Weibo."


    Qin Muni glanced indifferently at Liang Jiuchen, who was talking to himself, a slight curve appearing at her red lips, "A talented man and a beautiful woman, what¡¯s wrong with that?"


    Liang Jiuchen looked incredulously at Qin Muni beside him, "Sis, you have a big heart! That¡¯s your ex-husband!"


    Qin Muni reached out and took a glass of champagne from the waiter¡¯s tray, replying with an air of nonchalance, "Yes, an ex-husband, not a husband."


    What she meant was... It¡¯s all in the past, why waste time and energy caring?


    Liang Jiuchen clicked his tongue, unable to find words to counter Qin Muni, and silently mocked her for being heartless in his mind.


    "Munni, are you doing okay recently? I¡¯ve been unable to reach you, and I¡¯ve been worried sick."


    The sweet voice held a trace of concern, and the words were full of worry.


    A barely perceptible mocking curve appeared at Qin Muni¡¯s lips, and she elegantly turned to look at the woman standing behind her, Bai Sitong.


    Liang Jiuchen saw someone start a conversation with Qin Muni and gently raised his eyebrows to signal he was leaving for a while, then turned and walked away.


    "I¡¯m very well." She nodded gently, a delicate smile spreading across her brows.


    "Seeing you¡¯re alright, I¡¯m relieved. You have no idea how worried I was when I saw the news thinking you were upset over being dumped."


    Bai Sitong¡¯s expression was too realistic; if Qin Muni didn¡¯t know her well enough, she would have almost been tricked by Bai Sitong¡¯s superb acting.


    Who is Bai Sitong? The woman who wished Qin Muni were dead! Would she worry about Qin Muni? That¡¯s absolutely a ridiculous joke!


    Qin Muni stared her eyes wide in surprise and asked, "Who said I was dumped?"


    Her words made Bai Sitong somewhat startled, and then she stammered, "The news..."


    Before she finished speaking, Qin Muni chuckled lightly, as if she had just heard a funny joke.


    Qin Muni¡¯s laughter suddenly halted, and she took a slight step forward, closing the gap between her and Bai Sitong.


    Due to being taller than Bai Sitong, at the moment her intentional approach and the way she looked down at Bai Sitong made her seem rather imposing.


    "Listen carefully, it was I, Qin Muni, who ditched Xu Yisen."


    Every word was firm and dignified, accompanied by a sense of intimidation.


    Her words also attracted the attention of nearby guests, as recently one could see news about her divorce from Xu Yisen whenever they opened the news, and neither of them had given much explanation about the divorce, causing people to be quite curious about their divorce.


    Qin Muni deepened the arrogance at the corner of her lips, an enchanting grace bursting forth from her delicate brows, making her wildly mesmerizing.


    "And also, I really don¡¯t care for your concern. So... please keep your fake goodwill to yourself."


    In one sentence, she mercilessly exposed Bai Sitong¡¯s pretended concern. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Bai Sitong was enraged by her blunt and honest words, her face flushed red.


    "Muni, you... you... you!"


    After hesitating for a moment, she didn¡¯t dare express mutual dislike as openly as Qin Muni.


    Qin Muni took a slight step back, amusingly watching Bai Sitong as she dared not speak, "Welcome back, Bai Sitong."


    After leaving this sentence, she stepped past Bai Sitong, and left with an arrogant demeanor.

 Chapter 22 - 022: Because I Fear You Misunderstand

    Chapter 22: Chapter 022: Because I Fear You MisunderstandBai Sitong has been Qin Muni¡¯s good friend since childhood, but the intimate relationship between the two became strained when they both fell for Xu Yisen.


    After Qin Muni married Xu Yisen, Bai Sitong moved abroad, ostensibly for further studies, but in reality to avoid facing the fact that she lost to Qin Muni.


    Therefore, upon learning that Qin Muni and Xu Yisen divorced, she couldn¡¯t wait to return home, only to find...in their first encounter, she was stunned by the audacious Qin Muni!


    Qin Muni had just left Bai Sitong and hadn¡¯t walked far when she looked up to see Xia Yuge approaching gracefully.


    "Munni, you look truly beautiful today."


    In response to Xia Yuge¡¯s compliment, Qin Muni merely gave a slight smile and thanked her, but didn¡¯t continue the conversation, seemingly intent on creating an awkward atmosphere.


    "How have you been lately?"


    Qin Muni didn¡¯t understand why Xia Yuge and Bai Sitong both asked her how she¡¯s been lately. Did she look that bad?


    "Well, good."


    "That..." Xia Yuge paused slightly, a trace of worry flickering in her clear, bright eyes.


    Her hesitant demeanor inexplicably annoyed Qin Muni a bit, so she slightly raised an eyebrow, her red lips parted as she said, "Just say it."


    "I hope you don¡¯t mind the rumors about Yisen and me. Yisen and I are just ordinary friends."


    Qin Muni asked, slightly surprised, "Why do you need to explain to me?" S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In her heart, she felt Xia Yuge¡¯s explanation was a bit unnecessary. Even if there was something between Xu Yisen and Xia Yuge, it wouldn¡¯t have anything to do with her anymore.


    Xia Yuge softly murmured, "Because I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll misunderstand."


    "I didn¡¯t misunderstand."


    "That¡¯s good."


    Qin Muni nodded gently, not wanting to continue the conversation with Xia Yuge, and was about to leave.


    As soon as she took a step, she heard Xia Yuge calling her name again, "Munni."


    Qin Muni glanced at her, signaling her to continue.


    "If I were to pursue Yisen, would you be upset?"


    Her question was a bit odd, and Qin Muni amusingly countered, "If I¡¯m upset, would you not pursue him?"


    Xia Yuge pressed her red lips together, not answering, but the answer was clear...even if Qin Muni were upset, she would still go after Xu Yisen.


    "Xu Yisen and I are already divorced; he has nothing to do with me anymore. You¡¯re free to do as you please."


    As she said this, she caught a glimpse of Xu Yisen standing in the crowd not far away.


    He was a natural standout, shining like a diamond even while standing expressionlessly in a crowd, impossible to ignore.


    Qin Muni still remembers the scene when she first met Xu Yisen. She was sixteen, accompanying her father to a banquet.


    Just like now, Xu Yisen was surrounded by people, his face barely showing any expression, yet his tall, graceful figure and outstanding appearance made it impossible to ignore him in a crowd.


    The people surrounding him were like green leaves, existing only to accentuate his elegance and nobility.


    That fleeting glance at sixteen plunged her into his vortex, unable to extricate herself.


    As Qin Muni watched Xu Yisen for a few seconds, he seemed to have felt her gaze and slowly turned his head to look at her.


    Though their eyes met for just two seconds, Qin Muni calmly averted her gaze.


    She glanced at Xia Yuge and said indifferently, "If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll be leaving first."


    After speaking, she turned to leave without waiting for Xia Yuge¡¯s response.

 Chapter 23 - 023: What’s so good about Xu Yisen?

    Chapter 23: Chapter 023: What¡¯s so good about Xu Yisen?When she arrived, it was Liang Jiuchen who brought her here, so she didn¡¯t drive. Now wanting to leave the party early, she had no choice but to ask Liang Jiuchen to borrow his car.


    Seeing her lack of interest and asking to leave, Liang Jiuchen suggested, "Bored already? How about we go out for a drink?" S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "No, I want to go home."


    "Tsk tsk, you¡¯re getting more boring by the day." Liang Jiuchen complained dismissively, then took out his phone from his pocket to call his driver, instructing him to pick up Munni.


    After hanging up, he continued, "You¡¯ve had a bit to drink; it¡¯s better to let the driver take you home."


    Munni had no objections. She nodded, and casually took a glass of champagne from the tray of a passing waiter.


    She slightly tilted her head, took a sip of champagne, then gazed ahead somewhere, contemplatively asking, "Jiuchen, what is so good about Xu Yisen that makes so many women swoon over him?"


    Liang Jiuchen followed Munni¡¯s gaze to see Xu Yisen, expressionless, surrounded by groups of women, unclear on what they were saying.


    On closer inspection, it¡¯s not hard to discern a hint of impatience on his face.


    Liang Jiuchen, amused, glanced at Munni, who looked puzzled, "Sis, you seem to know the answer better than I do."


    Hinting to Munni that she used to be one of those women!


    "Indeed, women in love are blind. Now that I¡¯m back to normal, looking at him again, everything about him seems unpleasant."


    Munni¡¯s response made Liang Jiuchen laugh out loud, his curiosity growing even more about why Munni and Xu Yisen divorced, considering she used to idolize him?


    Unable to contain his curiosity anymore, he finally asked, "Sis, why did you divorce Yisen?"


    "Why?" Munni slightly narrowed her enchanting peach blossom eyes, murmuring softly why, her expression falling into contemplation, as if seriously pondering Liang Jiuchen¡¯s question.


    After a moment, she gently blinked at Liang Jiuchen, the crystal light above casting into her deep black pupils, as if countless stars burst within them, radiating unparalleled brilliance.


    "I don¡¯t know either. There was just one moment when I desperately wanted to give up on him, and so I did."


    What she didn¡¯t tell Liang Jiuchen was how desperate she felt at that moment.


    Like being pushed to the edge of a cliff, with no room to turn and flee, only to take a leap.


    Liang Jiuchen wanted to say more, but the ringing of his phone from his pocket interrupted him.


    He glanced at the caller ID and put the phone back in his pocket. "The driver is here, I¡¯ll walk you out."


    "Mmm."


    Munni nodded and left the banquet alongside Liang Jiuchen.


    What she didn¡¯t know was that as she turned to leave with Liang Jiuchen, the figure she had been watching for so long had also turned around. His usually cold eyes now softly rippled with warmth, intently watching her gradually departing figure.


    Only when her figure disappeared from sight did he slowly retract his gaze and then step away.


    ...


    When Munni reached her doorstep, she unexpectedly saw a familiar figure there.


    Xu Yisen heard the approaching footsteps and put his phone back in his pocket, looking up at the elegantly approaching Munni.


    "Why are you here?"


    Munni walked up to Xu Yisen, slightly raised an eyebrow, her voice inadvertently revealing a hint of unwelcome towards him.


    "Why didn¡¯t you greet me at the party earlier?"

 Chapter 24 - 024: Taking the Initiative to Greet the Ex-Husband is too Demeaning

    Chapter 24: Chapter 024: Taking the Initiative to Greet the Ex-Husband is too DemeaningStanding at the door, about to enter the password, Munni turned her head with an expression as if she¡¯d seen a ghost when she heard Yisen¡¯s words. She couldn¡¯t help but roll her eyes and answered casually, "Initiating a greeting with my ex-husband is quite beneath me."


    After entering a series of numbers into the lock, the door beeped and automatically unlocked.


    One of Munni¡¯s hands was on the doorknob, and just as she was about to turn it to open the door, her hand suddenly froze.


    "You haven¡¯t said what you are here to do?" She looked at Yisen again, with a pair of beautiful peach blossom eyes filled with inquiry.


    "Just passing by."


    Munni clearly saw that Yisen was bluffing, but she didn¡¯t call him out, just nodded indifferently, "Oh, do you have anything else? If not, I¡¯m going in first."


    Yisen thought for a long time, but couldn¡¯t come up with a reason to stay.


    A moment later, he slowly spoke, "I¡¯m hungry."


    "Drive out of the community, turn right, pass the traffic light, turn left; there¡¯s a porridge shop you like."


    Yisen paused, lazily raised his eyelids and glanced at Munni, "Troublesome."


    With those words, he gently put his arm around Munni¡¯s shoulder, moved her slightly to the side of the door, then released her, reaching out to turn the doorknob, open the door, and walked in unceremoniously.


    Munni stood in place, dumbly staring at the already open door and the figure that had entered the house.


    After a while, she came to her senses and hurriedly stepped inside, while by then Yisen had already changed his shoes at the entrance and went into the living room.


    When Munni also finished changing her shoes and reached the living room, Yisen¡¯s figure was nowhere to be seen, only his overcoat, recently taken off and tossed on the sofa, remained.


    Munni paused for a few seconds, then headed towards the kitchen. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Wearing an apron, Yisen was washing vegetables at the sink. Upon hearing footsteps, he looked up with gentle eyes at Munni, and said, "There¡¯s nothing in the fridge, haven¡¯t you been eating properly these days?"


    Munni shrugged indifferently, walked to the fridge, opened the door, and indeed, as Yisen had said, there was hardly anything inside.


    After glancing around at the contents of the fridge, she reached in to take out an apple and then closed the fridge door.


    "How¡¯s the restaurant plan we spoke about last time coming along?"


    Munni approached the sink, and Yisen took the apple from her hand, kindly washed it for her, and handed it back.


    "I¡¯ve already asked someone to find a shopfront."


    "Have you found a suitable place?"


    "I¡¯ve got my eye on one location, but I need to discuss further with the landlord."


    Yisen placed the washed vegetables on the chopping board, looked up at Munni who was leisurely munching on her apple nearby, and said, "I can help you."


    Munni¡¯s apple-biting interrupted, she pouted, "What¡¯s your condition?"


    "Let me invest."


    "People say you have a keen eye, and no matter what project you invest in, it succeeds. So, are you insisting on investing because you have keen eyes that recognize my potential?"


    Munni quipped playfully, and deliberately tucked her hair behind her ear, pretending to be bashful.


    Amused by her antics, Yisen chuckled, his lips curving slightly, and his deep sea-like eyes quickly rippled with gentleness.


    "Yes, so will you allow me to uncover this gem?"


    Almost instantly, Munni shook her head in refusal, "Denied."


    Yisen raised his eyebrows slightly, withdrew his gaze from Munni, and adeptly continued chopping the vegetables.


    And Munni, of course, could see from his eyes that he was wondering why she wouldn¡¯t allow it.

 Chapter 25: This Bias Makes Her a Bit Unreconciled

    Chapter 25: Chapter 25: This Bias Makes Her a Bit Unreconciledfre¨¥w¨¥b¦Çovel.c?mYet Munni naturally saw from his eyes that he was asking why she wouldn¡¯t allow it.


    "If this restaurant really succeeds, everyone will definitely say it¡¯s because of your contribution, and I¡¯m just reaping the benefits of being associated with you."


    Just like the past three years, no matter how hard she tried to showcase her own abilities, she was always denied by people, who took it for granted that everything she had was because of him.


    Because he was too outstanding, everyone¡¯s attention was focused on him, ignoring her efforts and dedication.


    She had to admit that this kind of prejudice made her a bit unwilling.


    "Why care about what others think?"


    Munni shook her head, speaking lightly, "I don¡¯t care, it¡¯s just after putting in so much effort, and in the end, you receive all the glory, it makes me feel quite displeased."


    "I can invest anonymously."


    "Yisen, why are you so determined to invest?"


    "I see a business opportunity." S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Munni pouted, naturally knowing Xu Yisen was talking nonsense, yet couldn¡¯t figure out why he was so persistent about investing.


    Seeing her face full of disbelief, Xu Yisen put down the kitchen knife in his hand, looked at Munni with all seriousness: "All the chain restaurants under Fan Shuo are Chinese cuisine. I plan to branch into Japanese cuisine. But before that, I need to get familiar with running a Japanese restaurant, which is why I want to invest."


    Xu Yisen¡¯s words were not convincing at all. If he genuinely wanted to venture into Japanese cuisine, he could easily acquire a well-known Japanese restaurant brand.


    But for some reason, facing Xu Yisen¡¯s serious, meticulous, and patient explanation, Munni seemed to lose her judgment and believed his words without a second thought.


    Munni threw the apple core in her hand into the trash can, finally looking up at Xu Yisen, "Alright then, you can have Secretary Tang contact the landlord when the time comes."


    Implicitly, she agreed to let Xu Yisen take a share.


    "Alright, go take a shower, and I¡¯ll make some porridge for us to eat later."


    Munni nodded. Before leaving, she gave Xu Yisen a slightly disdainful look, "Cooking seems more troublesome than buying porridge from a porridge shop."


    Xu Yisen¡¯s thin lips curved slightly, yet he didn¡¯t answer.


    Going to a porridge shop to buy porridge, how could it compare to the joy of cooking at her place?


    ...


    When Munni finished her shower and walked into the dining room, Xu Yisen had already cooked the fish congee and prepared some side dishes.


    Xu Yisen put the congee and side dishes on a tray, after placing them on the table, stood up straight and said to Munni in a gentle tone, "Let¡¯s eat a bit together."


    As the words fell, he reached out, untied the apron on him, and took it off.


    Munni sat at the dining table, watched Xu Yisen¡¯s figure carrying the tray and apron back to the kitchen, could not help but tease, "This treatment after divorce is surprisingly better than when we were married."


    There was a hint of teasing in her voice, but no trace of complaint could be heard.


    Xu Yisen did not respond to her words, putting the tray down, hanging the apron back properly, and then returned to the dining room, sitting opposite Munni.


    In Munni¡¯s memory, Xu Yisen had never cooked for her, but he had cooked for Xia Yuge a few times, and she had the chance to taste his cooking only because of Xia Yuge.


    "How come it sounds like I¡¯m quite heartless."


    The next moment, Munni continued, "Isn¡¯t it true? I still remember there was a time I was seriously ill, lying in bed and asked if you could make me some congee. Just then, Xia Yuge¡¯s assistant called, and after you hung up, you told me to let Aunt Chen know if I needed anything, then you turned around and went to Xia Yuge."


    Actually, at that time, Munni never thought that one day she would say this matter, which had caused her much pain and hurt, to Xu Yisen in such a relaxed tone.

 Chapter 26 - 026: Yisen, I no longer need your apology

    Chapter 26: Chapter 026: Yisen, I no longer need your apologyWhen Xu Yisen heard Qin Muni¡¯s words, he instinctively looked up at Qin Muni, who was sitting across from him, smiling gently.


    Her expression was overly calm, as if she were evaluating his cooking skills rather than discussing the unfairness and harm he had caused her in the past.


    In his memory, there seemed to have been a time... He had just returned home from a business trip and heard from Aunt Chen, the nanny, that Qin Muni had a severe cold.


    When he went to Qin Muni¡¯s room to check on her, Qin Muni had just woken up and asked him if he could make some porridge for her.


    At the time, he seemed to want to agree, but then Xia Yuge¡¯s assistant called, sounding anxious and saying that Xia Yuge had been in a car accident and was in the hospital.


    What happened afterward? It seemed he told Qin Muni to let Aunt Chen know if she needed anything, then turned and left her room.


    "I¡¯m sorry."


    The quiet restaurant was suddenly filled with a deep male voice; the words "I¡¯m sorry" sounded exceptionally beautiful and sincere coming from his mouth.


    His unexpected apology made Qin Muni look up in surprise.


    Sitting across from her, Xu Yisen¡¯s face showed a hint of regret, and his eyes, soft as flowing water, held shimmering waves as he looked at her.


    Faced with his sincere gaze, Qin Muni reined in the surprise on her face, and her lips broke into a serene, crystal-clear smile like a spring of water.


    "Mm."


    She softly murmured, withdrew her gaze, and continued to scoop up porridge, gently blowing on it before putting it in her mouth.


    Yet Xu Yisen had read her response from the way she looked at him just now.


    Her gaze seemed to say to him... Yisen, I no longer need your apology.


    "Munni."


    "Hm?"


    "Whether you need it or not, I still want to apologize to you. I¡¯m sorry for the things I did that hurt you and for the times I overlooked your feelings."


    His voice was as melodious as a song, like the elegant melodies played by a pianist, slowly flowing into Qin Muni¡¯s ears and gradually reaching her heart.


    She struggled to suppress the sudden surge of inexplicable emotions, and looking at the man with the refined features opposite her, she responded with a gentle smile, "Didn¡¯t you already apologize when we divorced? There¡¯s no need to apologize again."


    After speaking, she put down the spoon in her hand. "I¡¯m full, thank you for cooking; it was delicious. Just leave the dishes in the sink, and head home early after finishing. Good night."


    Watching Qin Muni hurriedly get up and leave, Xu Yisen could clearly see her trying to avoid him, and a bitter smile unconsciously formed at the corners of his lips.


    This must be what people often refer to as facing the consequences of your actions, because youthful recklessness hurt those around him.


    And now, when he wanted to make amends, the other person didn¡¯t even dare to give him a chance, fearing he would completely hurt her again.


    After Qin Muni left the table, Xu Yisen also put down his spoon, cleaned up the dishes on the table, and carefully washed them in the kitchen.


    It wasn¡¯t until he left that Qin Muni walked out of her room, stood in the hallway, and stared down at the door to the house he had just closed.


    ...


    When Qin Muni got up the next day, she saw an unread text on her phone screen from Xu Yisen¡¯s secretary, Tang Haoliang.


    In the message, Tang Haoliang informed Qin Muni to contact him if she was awake. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After hesitating for a few seconds, Qin Muni called Tang Haoliang, and their conversation ended in less than a minute.


    She knew Xu Yisen was always efficient in his work, yet it was surprising that in just one morning, he had his secretary negotiate with the landlord, and all she had to do was go sign the papers.


    After washing up and dressing, Qin Muni drove to the agreed-upon caf¨¦.

 Chapter 27 - 027: Share the blessings together, face the difficulties alone

    Chapter 27: Chapter 027: Share the blessings together, face the difficulties aloneWhen she arrived, Tang Haoliang, the landlord, and the lawyers from both sides were already there. After apologizing for her tardiness, she sat down.


    "Mad..." Before he could finish saying "Madam", Tang Haoliang caught a glance from Qin Muni and wisely corrected himself, "Miss Qin, Mr. Zhong and I have already discussed the specific terms and printed the contract. Lawyer Jiang will explain the contents to you, and if you have no objections, you just need to sign."


    Qin Muni nodded, and Lawyer Jiang placed the contract in front of her, explaining its details thoroughly.


    Initially, Qin Muni only intended to rent this two-story building, but to her surprise, Xu Yisen wanted to buy the entire building.


    After Lawyer Jiang finished explaining the contract¡¯s contents, Qin Muni indicated she had no objections. Although the building¡¯s selling price was a bit high, as it was financed by the wealthy Xu Yisen, she couldn¡¯t be bothered to negotiate.


    After signing her name on the contract, she left the remaining matters to Lawyer Jiang and Tang Haoliang.


    Bidding farewell to Tang Haoliang and just stepping out of the caf¨¦, Qin Muni saw a familiar black Bentley parked at the entrance.


    The driver, upon seeing Qin Muni walk out of the caf¨¦, quickly got out of the car and respectfully bowed to her, "Miss Qin, the chairman is waiting for you in the car." With that, he made a gesture inviting her in.


    Qin Muni slightly nodded, and the driver walked to the back seat to open the car door for her.


    Sitting in the back seat, Xu Yisen withdrew his gaze from the tablet when he heard the car door open and glanced towards Qin Muni standing outside the car.


    The weather was nice today, with bright sunshine. She stood in the sunlight with a light smile, beautifully framed by a soft halo, exuding a mesmerizing elegant and serene aura.


    Qin Muni thanked the driver and gracefully got into the car, sitting next to Xu Yisen.


    Xu Yisen rested his left hand on the car window, the sunlight casting on his long, fair, and distinct hand, as he looked gently at the rapidly passing scenery outside. Zhang Qi asked with a thin-lipped smile, "How did the talk go?"


    Qin Muni nodded, a serene smile curling at her red lips, "Not bad, thank you for the help."


    Xu Yisen turned his gaze to Qin Muni, "It¡¯s my duty. I¡¯m your partner."


    Perhaps because the contract was finally signed, Qin Muni was in a good mood, so after Xu Yisen¡¯s words, she couldn¡¯t help but quip, "That works. We¡¯ll share the good times, and you can handle the tough ones."


    Her teasing deepened the smile on Xu Yisen¡¯s lips.


    After finishing her sentence, Qin Muni turned her charming peach blossom eyes towards the window, missing the tenderness and affection in Xu Yisen¡¯s eyes when he looked at her. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Have you had breakfast?"


    Qin Muni shook her head, "I headed over to the caf¨¦ right after I got up this morning, so I haven¡¯t eaten yet."


    After finishing, she turned her head to look at Xu Yisen and asked, "Have you eaten?"


    Xu Yisen paused for a second, then shook his head.


    "Let¡¯s eat together then." After speaking, she instructed the driving chauffeur, "Driver Zhang, please head to Old Student Lane."


    "Yes, Miss Qin."


    Old Student Lane is an old alley in Rongyun Town near G City, about an hour¡¯s drive from G City.


    The old lane is quite famous because it appears to be an aged alley housing many authentic and delicious foods.


    In the past, Qin Muni often visited Old Student Lane during her free time to eat, drink, and wander around. However, after marrying Xu Yisen, she had been too busy over the years to have a chance to visit again.


    Just after speaking, Qin Muni realized she might have forgotten to ask this busy person beside her about his morning schedule for today.


    "Do you have any plans for this morning?"

 Chapter 28: I think your previous boyfriend was quite good

    Chapter 28: Chapter 28: I think your previous boyfriend was quite goodXu Yisen shook his head, took out his phone from the pocket of his suit pants, and called another secretary, Wang Ruoran, instructing her to postpone or cancel all today¡¯s schedules.


    "If it¡¯s inconvenient, I can drive myself." Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Xu Yisen hung up the phone, put it back in his pocket, and replied gently, "It¡¯s been a while since I went out for a stroll, taking a day off wouldn¡¯t hurt."


    The seemingly calm words actually firmly expressed his decision to cancel today¡¯s plans to accompany Munni to Old Student Lane for breakfast.


    "Hm, that¡¯s good as well."


    The car drove for an hour before reaching Rongyun Town, and along the way, the two chatted intermittently, the atmosphere quite relaxed.


    Old Student Lane doesn¡¯t have a parking lot, so the driver stopped in front of Old Student Lane. After Munni and Xu Yisen got out, he drove off to find parking.


    Munni, familiar with the way, weaved through Old Student Lane and finally stopped in front of a fish ball shop.


    Xu Yisen followed closely by her side and entered the small fish ball shop with her.


    Inside the fish ball shop were five tables and a few benches. Spotting an empty table in the corner, Munni hurried over to claim it.


    As soon as they sat down, the apron-wearing landlady came over to serve them.


    "Auntie, I¡¯d like a bowl of fish balls, please."


    The landlady nodded, looked Munni up and down for a few seconds, then suddenly smiled, "Mun... Mun..."


    Trying twice but still unable to recall Munni¡¯s full name.


    Munni chuckled and reminded, "Munni."


    The landlady nodded excitedly, "Right, right, little Munni, long time no see. That boyfriend who always came with you before? Haven¡¯t seen him in a long time either."


    "Senior went abroad."


    "No wonder. Oh, by the way, I¡¯ve been seeing you in the news a lot recently, heard you got divorced?"


    "Yes, just got divorced."


    "I thought that boyfriend of yours before was quite nice. Is he married? If not, why don¡¯t you get back together with him?"


    As soon as the landlady finished speaking, a light coughing sound was heard nearby.


    Only then did she notice a man sitting across from Munni. She looked over at Xu Yisen, staring at him for a few seconds before realizing who he was.


    She chuckled awkwardly and didn¡¯t continue catching up with Munni, asking, "Sir, what would you like to order?"


    "One serving of fish balls, please."


    "Alright, please wait a moment."


    As soon as the landlady left, Munni heard Xu Yisen ask casually, "Do you come here often?"


    What he actually wanted to ask was... do you often come here with your senior?


    Munni nodded and answered frankly, "Yes, I used to come here more often in college."


    Xu Yisen paused for a few seconds, suppressing a sudden surge of bitterness in his heart, then spoke nonchalantly, "Looks like the food is really tasty, then."


    "Mm."


    In no time, the landlady brought the two bowls of fish balls they had just ordered.


    Having not tasted her favorite fish balls for a long time, Munni was quite satisfied after the meal.


    As they walked out of the fish ball shop, she felt in high spirits and wanted to take Xu Yisen to visit a few antique shops nearby.


    "There¡¯s an art shop at the end of the lane; maybe we can find a good painting to give to Uncle."


    Munni remembered that Xu Yisen¡¯s father, Xu Haotian, liked collecting paintings and thought that since they were in Old Student Lane, they might find a few good pieces to give to Xu Haotian as a collection.


    Xu Yisen glanced at Munni, who was leading the way by his side. Her smile was genuine and dazzling, like brilliant starlight against the night sky¡ªremarkably beautiful.


    He suddenly felt an urge to hold her hand.


    The next moment, he slowly reached out his hand, wanting to touch Munni¡¯s hand. Just as their hands were about to meet, Munni suddenly pointed excitedly ahead.


    "It¡¯s right there."

 Chapter 29 - 029: Are you taking advantage of the situation to flirt with me?

    Chapter 29: Chapter 029: Are you taking advantage of the situation to flirt with me?Yisen¡¯s hand awkwardly extended halfway, and he had to give up, following Munni¡¯s gesture to look at the calligraphy store she was pointing to.


    Old Student Lane preserves the pattern of ancient architecture, and as you enter the lane, you can feel the rustic charm coming towards you.


    The calligraphy store Munni pointed out, named Hanmo Xuan, is located in front of a small bridge, with a pavilion built beside it, making it a serene and tranquil place.


    Munni walked to the entrance of Hanmo Xuan, raised her eyes to glance at the sign engraved with the words "Hanmo Xuan" above her head, and then lifted her leg to step into the store.


    Inside the store, a few customers stood before the wall, admiring the calligraphy and ink paintings hanging there.


    In the middle of the store, there were several writing desks set up, equipped with brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones, clearly prepared for customers who might want to spontaneously practice calligraphy.


    Munni wasn¡¯t very knowledgeable about calligraphy and paintings, so after walking around, she couldn¡¯t quite discern which pieces were worthy of collecting.


    She noticed two people seriously writing calligraphy in front of one of the writing desks and glanced sideways at Yisen, who looked relaxed and carefree, and said with a smile, "I remember Uncle said your calligraphy is pretty good, do you want to give it a try?"


    Upon hearing her suggestion, Yisen didn¡¯t hesitate and nodded. He walked over to one of the writing desks, took a seat, and then looked up at Munni who stood in front of the desk.


    His gaze was gentle like jade, devoid of the usual iciness, replaced by a softness that touched the heart.


    Under his gentle gaze, Munni¡¯s heartbeat inevitably quickened, and she hurriedly shifted her gaze away to look elsewhere.


    "Can you help me grind the ink?"


    A deep and pleasant voice reached her ears, and Munni paused for two seconds before she gently nodded, "Okay."


    She poured a few drops of clear water into the inkstone and picked up the ink stick, moving it gently in circles on the inkstone.


    After Munni had been grinding for a while and her hand grew tired, the ink stick tilted slightly, and she heard Yisen¡¯s steady voice from behind the desk, "Keep the ink even, make vertical circles on the inkstone, don¡¯t tilt or push directly." S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Before she could straighten the ink stick, she felt a warm, large hand envelop hers.


    That large hand wrapped around her small hand, adjusting the ink stick to vertical, and moved it clockwise along the inkstone¡¯s edge to draw circles.


    Surprised, Munni looked up and saw Yisen intently watching the ink stick and inkstone under their hands, "When grinding ink, it¡¯s better to add less water; if the ink is too thick, add a few more drops of water and continue to grind until it¡¯s right."


    As he spoke, he reached out with his other hand and picked up the clear water from the table, adding a few more drops to the inkstone.


    Munni lowered her eyes to stare at the hand holding hers, unable to remain as calm as he was. She attempted to withdraw her hand from his grip, "Why don¡¯t you grind it yourself?"


    However, seeing her intent, Yisen instead calmly tightened his grip on her hand and said impassively, "Don¡¯t move."


    Those simple three words somehow felt ambiguous to Munni¡¯s ears, and she awkwardly murmured, "Let go."


    In contrast to her discomfort, Yisen seemed very calm as he gently reassured her, "It¡¯s almost done grinding."


    Munni wondered if it was just her imagination, but the atmosphere between them seemed to grow subtly ambiguous because of Yisen¡¯s actions and words.


    She suppressed the strange thoughts rising in her heart, rolled her eyes in an attempt to lighten the mood, and jokingly said with a teasing tone, "Are you taking advantage of me here?"


    Upon hearing her words, Yisen¡¯s hand movements suddenly paused.


    Munni only felt his grip on her hand tighten slightly, the warmth from his palm seeping through the back of her hand and quickly rising up to her fair cheeks.

 Chapter 30: A Good Saying—Spring Breeze Ten Miles Is Not as Good as You!

    Chapter 30: Chapter 30: A Good Saying¡ªSpring Breeze Ten Miles Is Not as Good as You!In just a moment, that smooth jade-like little face was tinged with two blushes. Even without touching it, she could feel her cheeks gradually warming up and burning.


    The next moment, she saw Xu Yisen slowly lift his dark eyes to gaze at her.


    His eyes were clear and transparent, gleaming with the brilliance of diamonds. In an instant, he arched his brows and eyes, and with the curve of his smile, it seemed as if the entire galaxy was rippling in his gaze, radiating a dazzling light that was mesmerizing.


    Munni stared blankly at the shallow smile blooming on Xu Yisen¡¯s face, momentarily forgetting to move.


    "Did you notice?"


    There was none of the rigor Munni was familiar with in his words, only a teasing charm that made one¡¯s heart itch.


    After coming back to her senses, Munni hurriedly looked away and turned her gaze elsewhere, and forcefully withdrew her hand.


    Then, unable to stop herself, she glared at Xu Yisen, discontentedly murmuring, "Why didn¡¯t I notice before that you¡¯re so improper?"


    Xu Yisen chuckled softly and placed down the ink stick in his hand, "It¡¯s not too late to notice now."


    Munni pursed her lips, feeling that Xu Yisen had become increasingly unreliable since their divorce.


    Seeing Munni deliberately silent and not responding, Xu Yisen¡¯s lips curved into a joyful smile. He picked up the brush on the desk, dipped its tip in the ink pool, and began writing with calm and composed gestures.


    Munni quietly watched Xu Yisen sitting at the desk, his surroundings radiating a refined and noble aura, his brows and eyes enveloped in a calm and steady demeanor, revealing elegance in every move.


    At that moment, she suddenly realized why she had been so passionately obsessed with him over the years.


    This man was outstanding, so much so that he was impossible to ignore.


    He was like a bright full moon in the sky, radiating an incomparable brilliance.


    And she was irresistibly drawn to his glow, wanting to get closer to him, and then closer still.


    "Good writing! Good writing!" S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    A elderly male voice beside her brought Munni back from her thoughts.


    She then looked down and saw Xu Yisen had already put down the brush. On the desk before him, the piece of rice paper displayed the words he had just written¡ªSpring water just born, spring forest just lush, ten miles of spring wind, not as good as you.


    The old man¡¯s praise attracted the attention of others, and many guests walked over to Yisen¡¯s desk to admire his writing, unable to stop themselves from praising, "Truly a masterpiece."


    Regarding others¡¯ praises, Xu Yisen merely smiled kindly and humbly replied, "You flatter me."


    An elderly gentleman, noting Xu Yisen¡¯s humility, joked, "Hahaha, what a line, ten miles of spring wind, not as good as you."


    After the old man spoke, his smiling gaze turned to Munni, the meaning in his eyes was self-evident.


    "Haha, it seems they must be newlyweds."


    "The girl has good taste, choosing such an outstanding husband."


    Several others lightly chuckled along, teasing Xu Yisen and Munni.


    Munni¡¯s face was flushed with embarrassment. She glanced at Xu Yisen, only to find him also looking at her, his deep eyes gently rippling with a mischievous smile, as if the old men¡¯s teasing was exactly what he wanted.


    Since the surrounding old men were elders, Munni felt it improper to openly deny that she and Xu Yisen were not married, so she let them tease for a while.


    After the old men had praised Xu Yisen¡¯s calligraphy a little longer, they returned to admire the writing and paintings on the walls.


    Seizing the chance now that the old men were gone, Munni shot Xu Yisen a look and then turned and stepped away.


    Xu Yisen watched in amusement as she fled, handing over the written piece to the staff, and then he also left Hanmo Xuan.

 Chapter 31 - 031: I didn’t know you liked this before

    Chapter 31: Chapter 031: I didn¡¯t know you liked this beforeBecause of that earlier incident, the two of them completely forgot about buying calligraphy for Xu Haotian.


    Xu Yisen stepped out of Hanmo Xuan, just in time to catch up with Qin Muni as they were passing by a jewelry store.


    Noticing the store¡¯s unique charm, Xu Yisen stopped and gestured to the side.


    "Let¡¯s go in and take a look."


    Qin Muni paused her steps, tilting her head to glance at the quaintly named Tenghua Building antique jewelry shop beside them.


    "Hmm." She halted for a moment, then teasingly remarked while heading inside, "Who would¡¯ve thought you, a big man, would be interested in these things? I never knew you had this kind of taste before."


    Xu Yisen: "...!"


    Catching the faint exasperation in his expression, Qin Muni felt a sense of equilibrium. Earlier, when the old man was teasing her, this guy was watching the show with such an amused look that it actually made her want to roll her eyes.


    As soon as they walked in, a shop assistant approached and welcomed them, "Welcome to Tenghua Building. I¡¯m Chen Yaxin. If you need any assistance, feel free to ask me. Have a pleasant shopping experience."


    Qin Muni thanked Chen Yaxin, then asked Xu Yisen beside her in a mock-serious tone, "Chairman Xu, what kind of jewelry are you looking to buy today?"


    Lowering his gaze, Xu Yisen noticed the mischievous glint spread across Qin Muni¡¯s peach blossom eyes, knowing full well she was purposely teasing him.


    "A hairpin."


    Qin Muni burst out laughing, continuing her playful teasing, "Since that¡¯s the case, should we get a wig to match your hairpin?"


    Xu Yisen leisurely explored the antique wooden display case of jewelry, casually answering, "That won¡¯t be necessary."


    Seeing how focused he was, Qin Muni couldn¡¯t resist teasing further, "Oh, planning to buy it as a token of love for Xia Yuge?"


    Xu Yisen abruptly halted his steps, slowly turning his head, his gaze towards Qin Muni slightly frosty.


    But with just one glance, he shifted his gaze back, reaching out to pick up a peach blossom hairpin from the display.


    As he picked up the wooden hairpin, the attendant, Chen Yaxin, who had been following not far behind, smiled and stepped forward to introduce, "This hairpin is handcrafted from rosewood, adorned with peach blossom beads at the end, making the pin look simple yet elegantly beautiful."


    After a brief introduction, Chen Yaxin turned to Qin Muni, friendly asking, "Sir, I bet your girlfriend¡¯s aura would suit this hairpin perfectly. Would you like her to try it on?"


    Before Qin Muni could shake her head in refusal, she heard Xu Yisen beside her already agreeing pleasantly, "Sure, I¡¯d appreciate that."


    Chen Yaxin nodded, made a "please" gesture, and said, "This way, please."


    "Hmm."


    Noticing Qin Muni¡¯s faint dissatisfaction as she glanced at him, Xu Yisen gently curled his lips into a smile, then, disregarding her displeasure, wrapped his arm around her shoulder, following Chen Yaxin to a dressing table.


    Chen Yaxin invited Qin Muni to sit in the chair in front of the dressing table.


    Once she sat down, Chen Yaxin picked up a wooden comb from the dresser mirror and gently brushed Qin Muni¡¯s long black hair draping over her shoulders.


    Perhaps due to her experience in styling hair for customers, Chen Yaxin¡¯s movements were highly adept and swift; in just a moment, she had Qin Muni¡¯s long hair elegantly pinned up.


    "Sir, would you like to place the hairpin on your girlfriend¡¯s head?" S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Hmm."


    Xu Yisen reached out for the peach blossom hairpin handed by Chen Yaxin, and stepped slightly forward to stand behind Qin Muni.


    Through the dressing mirror, Qin Muni saw a tender affection woven into Xu Yisen¡¯s expression, while his eyes gazed at her with a soft sentiment.

 Chapter 32 - 032: I’m Waiting for You to Come Back

    Chapter 32: Chapter 032: I¡¯m Waiting for You to Come BackXu Yisen gently inserted the peach blossom hairpin into Munni¡¯s neatly coiled long hair.


    The woman in the mirror was gentle and beautiful, like a delicate peach blossom blooming slowly in the spring sunshine, exuding a subtle fragrance.


    "Munni."


    "Hmm?"


    "Would you come back?"


    His simple four-worded question carried an indescribable sincerity and longing.


    Qin Muni¡¯s heartstrings were lightly touched, and she lowered her eyes in panic to hide the emotion in them from Xu Yisen.


    "I am waiting for you to come back."


    Come back, return to my side again.


    As soon as Xu Yisen finished speaking, his phone began buzzing in his pocket.


    He paused for a second before reaching to take out the phone and frowned subtly after checking the caller ID, but he didn¡¯t answer the call. He hung up directly and returned the phone to his pocket.


    At this moment, Qin Muni was watching the dressing mirror, witnessing all the expressions and emotions on his face clearly and guessed who the caller was.


    Her left hand formed a tight fist where Xu Yisen couldn¡¯t see, as if restraining a strong emotion.


    "Yisen." S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She reached out her right hand to remove the peach blossom hairpin from her hair and placed it on the dressing table, then untied the long hair that Chen Yaxin had just styled for her.


    "The marriage between you and me was a mistake. Now that we are finally divorced, let¡¯s not continue to make mistakes. Xia Yuge is more suitable for you, you should choose her."


    After uttering the final word, she quickly stood up from the chair and left without looking back.


    Xu Yisen was left standing there, his deep eyes flowing with a hint of bewilderment.


    Chen Yaxin returned after leaving for a while, only to find Munni was already gone, so she politely asked Xu Yisen: "Sir, would you still want this hairpin?"


    "Yes, please wrap it up for me."


    "Alright, please hold on a moment."


    By the time Xu Yisen finished paying and walked out of Tenghua Building, Munni was no longer in sight.


    He took his phone out of his pocket intending to call Munni, but suddenly a text message from her appeared on the screen.


    [Yisen, I suddenly remembered that I must visit a professor living in Rongyun Town. You should go back, and thank you for having breakfast with me. ¡ª Qin Muni]


    Xu Yisen held the phone tightly in his hand, the bag in his left hand containing the peach blossom hairpin he wanted to give her, but unfortunately, today there wasn¡¯t a chance to present it to her.


    ...


    A professor from Munni¡¯s university moved to Rongyun Town after retiring.


    Therefore, after leaving Old Student Lane, she took a bus to visit the professor, and due to the warm invitation from the professor and his wife, she stayed there for two days before returning to G City.


    As she hadn¡¯t driven to Rongyun Town last time, but took Xu Yisen¡¯s car, she chose to take a bus back.


    She found a seat by the window after boarding the bus, took out sunglasses and earphones from her bag, then immersed herself in her own world, emptying her mind and ignoring the people and things around her.


    She didn¡¯t know how long she had been sitting when the bus finally slowly pulled away from the station.


    The bus had only been moving for less than two minutes when Munni felt the person beside her reaching out a hand towards her.


    In the next moment, someone took the earphone out of her left ear.


    Instinctively frowning, she turned to look at the person beside her.


    The other person also wore black sunglasses, obscuring their eyes from her view, but she noticed a gentle and elegant smile forming on their thin lips.


    The earphone that was in her left ear was now in the left ear of the other person.


    "It¡¯s been so long, yet your taste in music hasn¡¯t changed."

 Chapter 33: Everyone really can’t forget good-looking people

    Chapter 33: Chapter 33: Everyone really can¡¯t forget good-looking peopleZhang Qi parted his thin lips, each word filled with playful teasing towards Qin Muni.


    Hearing his voice, Qin Muni, who had been dazed for quite a while, finally snapped out of it and excitedly called out, "Senior!"


    Yuan Chengmo took off the sunglasses perched on his nose and bent his brows and eyes towards the still-shocked Qin Muni, "Little junior."


    While speaking, he habitually reached out and gently patted her head.


    "What are you doing here?"


    "I was just about to visit my mentor and his wife, they told me you had just left their house. I realized that it¡¯s been so many years since I¡¯ve seen my little junior, so I rushed to the station to find you. Who knew I¡¯d be sitting beside you for so long, and you didn¡¯t even notice me. It¡¯s really heartbreaking, only a few years and you¡¯ve turned into a white-eyed wolf treating me like air."


    Yuan Chengmo pretended to be hurt, causing Qin Muni to chuckle speechlessly.


    She also reached up to take off the sunglasses perched on her nose. Along with the curved smile, her exquisite peach blossom eyes seemed to be filled with fluttering petals, enchanting and captivating.


    "Senior, don¡¯t tease. By the way, when did you return to the country, why didn¡¯t you inform me earlier?"


    "I came back a couple of days ago, if I told you earlier, would you carry a grand sedan chair to the airport to greet me?"


    "I might consider it, but you missed the chance."


    Yuan Chengmo cooperatively shook his head, his expression regretful as he said, "That¡¯s truly unfortunate."


    "Hmph." Qin Muni rolled her eyes, unable to stand it.


    "Senior, the other day when I went to the fish ball shop, the owner even asked about you."


    "Really? It seems people never forget handsome folks, even after all these years, they still remember me."


    "Senior, it¡¯s only been a few years, yet you¡¯ve already become so unserious."


    Along the way, the two chatted and joked casually, not feeling bored at all.


    The bus quickly arrived in G City. Since it had been a long time, Qin Muni insisted on welcoming Yuan Chengmo, and they chose to dine at a Japanese restaurant they often visited before.


    The restaurant was located in a less conspicuous corner of the city, run by a Japanese family. Their kindness and delicious cuisine made it a place Qin Muni and Yuan Chengmo visited weekly.


    Qin Muni first went with Yuan Chengmo to the coffee shop where she had an appointment with her landlord to pick up the car, then they drove directly to the restaurant.


    The car drove for nearly twenty minutes before arriving at the restaurant named ¡¯Zong¡¯.


    After parking the car, Qin Muni walked alongside Yuan Chengmo.


    It was a rare sunny winter day, the golden sunlight enveloped Qin Muni, her fair cheeks glowing translucently in the light.


    Yuan Chengmo glanced sideways at the gentle woman beside him, feeling slightly unaccustomed to how the once lively junior had grown increasingly intellectual and graceful over the years.


    "How have these years been for you?"


    Qin Muni did not immediately answer Yuan Chengmo¡¯s question, pondering carefully before responding, "Fairly well, though not as good as I had imagined."


    Before marrying Xu Yisen, she had fantasized about married life being overly beautiful, so when she realized reality differed from fantasy, it was quite a blow.


    Upon hearing this, Yuan Chengmo again glanced sideways at Qin Muni beside him. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The sunlight danced in her gentle peach blossom eyes, creating ripples like water; her lips curled in a smile, like lotus flowers blooming in a pond¡ªpure yet radiant.

 Chapter 34 - 034: Still Far Behind Compared to My Junior

    Chapter 34: Chapter 034: Still Far Behind Compared to My Junior"But I also don¡¯t regret my decision back then. I believe if I had to do it all over again, I would make the same choice."


    Munni stopped in her tracks and turned her head to look at Yuan Chengmo. When their eyes met, a gentle arc drew across her delicate features.


    "Senior, Yisen is too exceptional, so exceptional that even after our divorce, I can¡¯t blame him."


    Xu Yisen had been indifferent to her efforts and oblivious to her profound love, yet even so, she could not find fault with Xu Yisen.


    Because it was she who insisted on marrying Xu Yisen against her father¡¯s objections, thinking naively that she could win his heart after marriage. However, reality had taught her a harsh lesson.


    To her, that failed marriage in the past was a lesson. Although it didn¡¯t yield happiness, it did provide her with experiences that led to personal growth.


    Yuan Chengmo reached out and pulled Munni into his arms, giving her a very warm hug. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Silly girl, living happily is what matters most. Since the past is gone, just let it go and live beautifully from now on."


    Munni leaned against Yuan Chengmo¡¯s chest, her lips curving into a light smile, "Yeah, don¡¯t I have you looking out for me in the future, Senior?"


    Yuan Chengmo released Munni and, like a good buddy, wrapped his arm around her shoulder as they continued walking toward the restaurant.


    He mumbled to himself, "Tsk tsk, I knew from the start you were sincere in flattering me."


    "Senior, are you sure it was me flattering you back then, and not you pestering me shamelessly?"


    Yuan Chengmo laughed cheekily, "I don¡¯t quite remember, you know."


    When they reached the entrance of the restaurant, Yuan Chengmo finally withdrew his arm from Munni¡¯s shoulder. He glanced at the sign above the entrance, carved with the word ¡¯Zong¡¯, and chuckled lightly, "It seems that all these years, it¡¯s not just your taste in music that¡¯s unchanged, but this restaurant too."


    "Cut the chatter," Munni rolled her eyes, taking the lead to step inside.


    Just as Yuan Chengmo said, even though it had been many years since she last visited, the interior still looked very much like it did years ago.


    They were seated at the bar, behind which was an open kitchen where chefs were busy making sushi or cooking ramen.


    Munni and Yuan Chengmo took the menus handed to them by the waiter and first ordered some sake before burying their heads in the menu.


    After the waiter left, Munni heard Yuan Chengmo beside her say with a hint of teasing, "The waiter has gotten prettier."


    Munni rolled her eyes again, not responding, then heard Yuan Chengmo continue, "But still falls short compared to my junior."


    "Thank you for your compliment."


    "You¡¯re welcome."


    "...!"


    Seeing her expression as if wanting to hide from embarrassment, Yuan Chengmo¡¯s lips curled up in pleasant amusement.


    The waiter returned with the sake, helped them place their food order, and left once more.


    Yuan Chengmo picked up the porcelain pot on the table and poured some sake into both their cups, "In this cold weather, sake warms the heart the best."


    Munni couldn¡¯t help but laugh, picking up her cup and downing the sake in one gulp. The warm liquid slid down her throat into her belly, driving away the cold inside.


    She was about to praise the sake when from the corner of her eye she caught a familiar figure hurrying toward the private room door and respectfully knocking on it.


    This Japanese restaurant had a very small area, with a bar and an open kitchen in the main hall, and some tables set up not far behind the bar.


    The restaurant had only two private rooms in total, both located half a meter away from the end of the bar, and the restroom was across from them.


    "What are you looking at?"

 Chapter 35: Mr. Xu’s Romantic Blessings

    Chapter 35: Chapter 35: Mr. Xu¡¯s Romantic BlessingsWhen Qin Muni slightly furrowed her brow and looked towards the door of the private room at the end of the bar, Yuan Chengmo raised his eyebrow subtly, following her gaze towards the private room door.


    The next second, a tall figure emerged from the private room, unexpectedly catching both of their eyes.


    Upon seeing Xu Yisen¡¯s secretary, Tang Haoliang, appear in the restaurant, Qin Muni already suspected that Xu Yisen must be inside the private room.


    What she didn¡¯t expect was that following Xu Yisen out was Xia Yuge.


    When Yuan Chengmo saw the two of them come out one after the other from the private room, he smirked with a careless attitude and said, "Really good at choosing a place for a rendezvous."


    Qin Muni withdrew her gaze, picked up the porcelain pot, and poured some soju into her glass, nodding in agreement, "Indeed."


    The three light words left people unable to fathom her attitude.


    The restaurant is not very big, so when Xu Yisen left, he naturally noticed Qin Muni sitting at the bar.


    A look of surprise swiftly crossed his face, then he softly instructed Tang Haoliang to first send Xia Yuge and her assistant off.


    Upon hearing his words, Xia Yuge showed a clear expression of reluctance, but Xu Yisen did not give her a chance to resist. He walked over and sat beside Qin Muni.


    "Muni, what are you doing here?"


    Qin Muni took a sip of the soju, gave Xu Yisen a side glance, and replied, "Here to welcome my senior." She said, pointing to Yuan Chengmo sitting beside her.


    Only then did Xu Yisen notice the man sitting next to Qin Muni. He looked up at Yuan Chengmo, who flashed him a very bright smile; however, it was not sincere, and if one looked carefully, a trace of sarcasm flickered in his eyes.


    "Mr. Xu, nice to see you again."


    After saying this, he glanced at Xia Yuge, who was reluctantly leaving with Tang Haoliang, and teased, "Mr. Xu sure is lucky with women."


    When he first saw Yuan Chengmo, Xu Yisen only felt he looked familiar, but once he spoke, Xu Yisen remembered where he had seen him before. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Long time no see."


    He casually exchanged a greeting, directly ignoring Tang Haoliang¡¯s teasing.


    "I haven¡¯t been able to reach you these past few days. There¡¯s something I need to talk to you about. Give me a call when you¡¯re free."


    Xu Yisen¡¯s voice was steady and pleasant, his tone gentle like water. While speaking, he looked at Qin Muni with eyes as gentle as the spring sunshine.


    "Okay." Qin Muni put down her glass and looked at him, then nodded lightly.


    "I¡¯ll be leaving now."


    "Okay."


    After Xu Yisen got up and left, Yuan Chengmo, who had been silent for a while, finally spoke up, chuckling, "Still like him?"


    Qin Muni instinctively denied, "No."


    Yuan Chengmo bent his right arm, resting his elbow on the bar, with his hand supporting his face, allowing him to clearly see every subtle change in Qin Muni¡¯s facial expressions from this angle.


    His gaze was lazy, carrying a hint of a shallow smile, "Silly girl."


    After speaking, he extended his left hand, allowing his long index finger to gently glide over Qin Muni¡¯s skin, tracing the outline of her eyes, delicately illustrating her exquisite almond-shaped eyes.


    "Liking someone, even if you cover your mouth, will still show in your eyes."


    The expression on Qin Muni¡¯s face slightly stiffened, then she turned to look at Yuan Chengmo.


    His eyes were clear like crystal, reflecting her somewhat flustered appearance.


    Though she thought she hid her feelings for Xu Yisen carefully, how... had she still been found out?

 Chapter 36: I’ll Take You Back

    Chapter 36: Chapter 36: I¡¯ll Take You BackMunni hastily lowered her eyes, as if adjusting her emotions. The next moment when she raised her eyes, those alluring eyes bloomed with endless charm.


    Her smile was very beautiful, her eyes curved into a lovely arc, the corners gently turned upwards, and a soft, watery gleam flowed between them.


    Yuan Chengmo withdrew his hand, chuckling silently. In his heart, he unhesitatingly cursed Xu Yisen¡ªwhat a blind fool, to let go of such a wonderful girl like his junior. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Hey, your name is Yuan Chengmo, not Yuan Chatterbox. How come you always have so much nonsense to say? Can¡¯t you be silent for once?"


    There wasn¡¯t a trace of dissatisfaction in her deliberately arrogant words, only a slight helplessness after Yuan Chengmo exposed the secret in her heart.


    Yuan Chengmo laughed, raised both hands in surrender, and then mimed zipping his lips with his right hand, "I¡¯ll keep my mouth shut."


    Only then did Munni nod with satisfaction, imitating his gesture, gently reaching out to pat his head.


    Having not seen each other for a long time, after lunch, they spent the whole day together and had dinner in the evening before heading to a bar for a few drinks.


    Munni, perhaps too happy to see Yuan Chengmo, rarely got tipsy.


    Yuan Chengmo intended to take her home, but she refused. She asked him to call a driving service for her and let the driver take her home.


    The driver drove the car into the underground parking lot of the community. After parking, he turned around to see Munni in a light sleep on the backseat, unsure whether to wake her up.


    Luckily, two minutes later, Munni slowly opened her eyes, a little drunk, "Are we there?"


    "Yes, we are."


    "Alright, thank you. You can leave now."


    "Do you need assistance upstairs?"


    "No, thanks."


    Seeing her refusal, the driver didn¡¯t insist, nodded, unbuckled his seatbelt, and got out of the car.


    Sitting in the backseat, Munni rubbed her slightly aching temples. Just as she was about to reach out to open the door, she found the door had opened automatically, and there was someone standing outside.


    She instinctively frowned, squinting slightly to look up at the person standing outside.


    The parking lot¡¯s bright lights shone on the person¡¯s face, making it almost translucent. When Munni looked up, all she saw was a dazzling white light, unable to see the person¡¯s face clearly.


    Seeing her frowning slightly, staring at him in confusion, with her delicate eyes showing a tipsy gleam, Yisen realized she was quite drunk.


    "Why did you drink so much?"


    Hearing the voice, Munni understood who was standing outside the car.


    She picked up her bag beside her, slowly got out of the car.


    After getting out and closing the door, Munni, with her drunken eyes, cast Yisen a sidelong glance, not answering his question, but instead asking, "What are you doing here?"


    "I have something to discuss with you."


    Munni turned and walked towards the elevator, her steps slow, slightly unsteady.


    As she walked, she asked, "What is it?"


    Yisen walked by her side, amused and a bit surprised to see her rare inebriated state, "I¡¯ll accompany you back."


    Munni intended to refuse his company, just as she had declined Cheng Mo and the driving service driver earlier.


    However, for some reason, her head nodded uncontrollably, and she heard her voice softly saying, "Alright."


    Seeing her nod and hearing her respond, Yisen suddenly halted, a bewildered expression on his face.

 Chapter 37: Mr. Yuan, Don’t Overstep

    Chapter 37: Chapter 37: Mr. Yuan, Don¡¯t OverstepThe look was really like a lost child from their parents, making him find it somewhat amusing.


    He reached out, gently wrapped his arm around Munni¡¯s waist, and supported her as they continued walking forward.


    "Did you just return from Rongyun Town today?"


    "Yeah, how do you know?"


    They reached in front of the elevator, and Xu Yisen cautiously glanced at Munni and answered without changing his expression, "I guessed."


    Of course, he wouldn¡¯t tell Munni that he had been calling her the past few days but couldn¡¯t reach her, so he went by her house several times.


    Each time he rang the bell, no one answered, so he guessed she hadn¡¯t returned from Rongyun Town yet.


    Munni was now in a drunken state and wasn¡¯t in the mood to ponder whether his words were true or false; she just nodded nonchalantly.


    Xu Yisen helped Munni into the elevator, and out of the corner of his eye saw the hazy drunkenness between her brows. He curiously asked again, "Why did you drink so much today?"


    "I haven¡¯t seen Senior for a long time, I¡¯m happy."


    Before Xu Yisen could respond, Munni already parted her lips, mumbling, "Over three years ago when we got married, I brazenly invited him many times, but he still didn¡¯t come. He actually flew abroad a week before the wedding and hasn¡¯t come back once in three years to visit. Truly heartless." sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Hearing Munni¡¯s disgruntled complaint, a quick glint flashed through Xu Yisen¡¯s deep eyes.


    Munni had known Yuan Chengmo for many years, yet Xu Yisen had only seen him once, which was a week before the wedding, on the night before he went abroad.


    He had a few drinks with friends at the bar, and when he came home it was already past eleven, but he unexpectedly saw a strange figure standing at the doorstep.


    When the other saw him, he lifted the corners of his lips into a faint smile and introduced himself proactively, "I¡¯m Munni¡¯s senior, Yuan Chengmo."


    Xu Yisen slightly raised his eyebrows, expressionlessly stared at Yuan Chengmo, and asked, "Anything?"


    "Yes, there is."


    Yuan Chengmo nodded, lifted his long leg, and stepped in front of Xu Yisen, collecting the playful smile on his face. He earnestly and persistently gazed at Xu Yisen, standing opposite, and opened his thin lips to say each word with great gravity and sincerity, "I hope you will treat her well."


    Xu Yisen was slightly taken aback; he caught a faint scent of alcohol from Yuan Chengmo, guessing that he must have had a drink as well.


    Seeing Xu Yisen just slightly frown but not respond, Yuan Chengmo suddenly chuckled softly, "If you don¡¯t treat her well, I will come back and take her away."


    His seemingly calm words did not hide his affection for Munni at all.


    "Mr. Yuan, don¡¯t overstep your bounds."


    As he spoke, a cool voice leapt from his throat, laced with a slight,faint sarcasm.


    Yuan Chengmo¡¯s behavior was so childish, expressing his admiration for Munni in front of her fianc¨¦; this could very likely cause a conflict between Munni and Xu Yisen.


    However, Yuan Chengmo was oblivious and continued, "Treat her well; she¡¯s a very outstanding woman."


    After speaking, he didn¡¯t wait for Xu Yisen¡¯s response and stepped past him to leave.


    When Xu Yisen came back to his senses, he heard Munni beside him mumbling, "After my father passed away, I always felt a sense of helplessness, but now that Senior is back, it feels like I have a pillar of support again. It¡¯s really nice."


    From her words, it was not hard to hear her trust and reliance on Yuan Chengmo.


    Xu Yisen inexplicably felt a bit jealous; after the elevator arrived, he helped Munni exit while responding, "Don¡¯t you still have me?"

 Chapter 38: Yisen, what exactly do you want?

    Chapter 38: Chapter 38: Yisen, what exactly do you want?After two seconds of silence, Munni reacted to what he had said. A faint, mocking smile emerged from her throat, tinged with bitterness, as she said, "We¡¯re just a divorced couple now, with no ties whatsoever."


    She firmly drew a line between herself and Xu Yisen, leaving Xu Yisen somewhat frustrated.


    The two had reached Munni¡¯s doorstep. Xu Yisen paused, released her waist, turned slightly to face her, and softly called her name, "Munni..."


    His voice was as soft as a whisper, causing Munni¡¯s heartstrings to tremble slightly.


    She couldn¡¯t understand it; they had already divorced, so why was he still accompanying her home, and why did he... call her name so tenderly?


    She lifted her head, looking directly at Xu Yisen, her eyes, slightly intoxicated, showing a stubbornness she couldn¡¯t quite grasp. She parted her lips and said, "Yisen, what exactly do you want? We¡¯re divorced now, I¡¯ve stepped aside for you and Xia Yuge. What more could you want?"


    The last four words were left unsaid because Xu Yisen had already pressed her against the wall, lowered his head, and dominantly kissed her soft, ripe lips.


    Munni¡¯s eyes widened in shock, the bright clarity of her eyes reflecting his face so close to hers.


    After a moment, Xu Yisen finally released Munni, whose breath had gradually become labored. He leaned down slightly, whispered in her ear, "I want this."


    The intimate atmosphere enveloped them like a web, drawing them tightly together.


    His warm breath brushed against her ear and neck, and a flush instantly blossomed across her fair skin.


    The slightly hoarse voice echoed in the quiet hallway, drifting into Munni¡¯s heart like the wind, causing ripples and pulling forth countless gentle waves.


    I want this...


    ...


    When Munni awoke from her sleep, it was already midday.


    The rare indulgence of herself came with the price of a throbbing headache the next day.


    She reached for her phone on the table and saw a missed call and an unread message from Tang Haoliang on the screen.


    She furrowed her brows slightly as she unlocked the phone, glanced at the message, and then realized... tomorrow is the Fanshu Group¡¯s board meeting. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    And Tang Haoliang¡¯s message was to remind her not to forget to attend the board meeting in the morning.


    Before his death, Munni¡¯s father owned shares in the Fanshu Group and was one of the shareholders and directors. After his passing, Munni naturally inherited all of her father¡¯s assets, becoming one of the shareholders of the Fanshu Group.


    One week after her father¡¯s death, at the shareholders¡¯ meeting, she was elected as one of the directors.


    This would be the first board meeting she would attend, so Tang Haoliang, acting on Xu Yisen¡¯s wishes, reminded Munni not to forget tomorrow.


    Putting her phone down, Munni slowly walked to the bathroom to take a hot shower.


    After showering, she wrapped herself in a towel and walked into the closet. Having chosen her clothes, she pulled off the towel, letting it slip to the floor.


    As she was about to get dressed, she caught a glimpse of her body in the full-length mirror, noticing an inexplicable red mark on her previously pale right shoulder.


    Her brows furrowed slightly as she took a few steps closer to the mirror, and the mark became more clearly visible.


    "Yisen, what exactly do you want?"


    "I want this."


    "You¡¯re free now, go find your Xia Yuge."


    "I don¡¯t want Xia Yuge, I only want you."


    "Let go of me."


    "I won¡¯t, you clearly want it too."


    "I... want."


    Staring at her graceful figure in the mirror, fragmented memories flitted through her mind, causing Munni¡¯s nerves to instantly tense.

 Chapter 39: She Last Night...

    Chapter 39: Chapter 39: She Last Night...Did she do it with Xu Yisen last night?


    No way, how could she have no impression at all?


    And there are only marks on her right shoulder, nowhere else.


    So, what exactly did she do with Xu Yisen after she got drunk last night?!!


    After struggling for a long time, Qin Muni shook her head, trying hard to suppress the thoughts of her drunken incidents from last night.


    After changing her clothes, she called Liang Jiuchen, wanting to invite him for lunch. They agreed to meet at an Italian restaurant near his company.


    Qin Muni finished her makeup and drove for over ten minutes to the restaurant, but Liang Jiuchen had not arrived yet.


    The waiter led her to the window seat Liang Jiuchen reserved, ordered a drink for Qin Muni, and then left.


    Bored, Qin Muni sat on the couch and took out her phone to scroll through Weibo. Today¡¯s hot topic was¡ªXia Yuge is getting engaged?


    A certain insider friend of Xia Yuge exposed to the media that Xia Yuge is about to have good news. Although the friend didn¡¯t reveal who Xia Yuge¡¯s partner is, the media speculated it might be Xu Yisen, the chairman of Fanshu Group who recently got divorced.


    The sudden news inexplicably spread annoyance in Qin Muni¡¯s heart.


    "Munni, what are you doing here?"


    Qin Muni looked up, seeing Bai Sitong standing there without knowing when.


    Bai Sitong smiled gently and said to her two friends who came with her, "You guys go find a seat, I¡¯ll be right over."


    "Okay." Her friends nodded and continued following the waiter.


    After her friends left, Bai Sitong¡¯s smile instantly faded, replaced by a slight smirk.


    She casually sat on the couch opposite Qin Muni, rested her elbow on the table, supported her chin with her hand, and stared at Qin Muni, who showed no expression, saying, "I heard Xia Yuge is getting engaged."


    "So what?"


    "I heard her fianc¨¦ is Yisen."


    "So what?"


    Her overly indifferent attitude somewhat frustrated Bai Sitong. She thought Qin Muni would get angry after hearing the news but didn¡¯t expect her to be surprisingly calm.


    Noticing Bai Sitong¡¯s disappointment at her reaction, Qin Muni amusingly looked at her, a smile slowly spreading on her red lips.


    "Bai Sitong, after all these years, why are you still so naive?"


    Her tone was casual, yet it mercilessly mocked Bai Sitong.


    "Qin Muni, what are you smug about? Yisen didn¡¯t marry you sincerely, so you didn¡¯t win."


    Qin Muni chuckled briefly, her charming phoenix eyes blossomed with a wild smile, "So what? I was Mrs. Xu for three years, not Xia Yuge, and certainly not you."


    Her words indeed displeased Bai Sitong, whose tone became sharper as she replied, "You are no longer a part of the Xu Family, what¡¯s with the fake nobility?"


    Qin Muni mimicked Bai Sitong¡¯s posture, placing her elbow on the table and resting her chin on her hand, staring intently at Bai Sitong and answered nonchalantly, "Fake nobility? If you say so, sure."


    Her indifferent attitude further fueled Bai Sitong¡¯s anger, leading her to mock, "Now that you¡¯ve lost your father, Yisen, and the Xu Family as your support, I¡¯m curious how long you can keep up the pose."


    "I still have the inheritance my father left me, and the divorce settlement from Xu Yisen. These funds are enough for me to keep a toy boy for a lifetime. I¡¯m afraid my noble days will be long, sorry to disappoint you."


    "Such shamelessness."


    "Right back at you." S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 40 - 040: I Want to Keep a Pretty Boy

    Chapter 40: Chapter 040: I Want to Keep a Pretty BoyMunni lazily leaned back on the sofa, raised her eyebrows slightly, and looked at Bai Sitong with a hint of impatience: "Anything else?"


    "Munni, you..."


    "Cough, cough."


    A sudden light cough from behind made Bai Sitong¡¯s expression freeze instantly, and the harsh words she was about to say were swallowed back into her stomach.


    She slowly turned around to see Liang Jiuchen, who had unknowingly walked to their table, her expression... a bit rigid.


    She couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit frustrated, having lost her composure in front of Liang Jiuchen because of an argument with Munni. Who knows how much of the conversation he overheard.


    "Hi, Jiuchen. What a coincidence."


    "Mm." Liang Jiuchen nodded nonchalantly.


    "I¡¯ve been back for quite a while, and we haven¡¯t had a chance to properly catch up. Let¡¯s plan to have a meal together with Ziyuan next time?"


    "Mm."


    "Let¡¯s set it up for next time. My friend is waiting for me, so I won¡¯t disturb you and Munni anymore."


    "Mm."


    From start to finish, Liang Jiuchen only uttered three "mm"s. This cold response left Bai Sitong feeling quite awkward.


    She quickly grabbed her bag, stood up, flashed a friendly smile at Liang Jiuchen, and then stepped away.


    Liang Jiuchen took off his suit jacket, placed it aside, and sat on the sofa where Bai Sitong had just been sitting.


    "What got into Bai Sitong?"


    You can¡¯t really blame Liang Jiuchen for asking this. Bai Sitong always portrayed herself as sweet and demure in public; this aggressive attitude was a first.


    Munni shrugged, choosing not to answer.


    The waiter approached to take Liang Jiuchen¡¯s order while Munni sat on the sofa, staring thoughtfully at him for some time, until Liang Jiuchen couldn¡¯t take it anymore and spoke: "Sis, what are you planning?"


    "Jiuchen."


    "Tell me."


    "I want to keep a pretty boy."


    "...!!"


    Liang Jiuchen choked on his coffee, caught off guard by Munni¡¯s remark, clearly stunned.


    Finally, swallowing the coffee, he heard Munni assertively saying, "I want to keep a pretty boy, the handsome and considerate kind."


    "Sis, what¡¯s gotten into you?"


    "I checked my bank account balance before heading out, and there¡¯s so much money, it feels like I can¡¯t spend it all. Plus, I¡¯ve got too much free time, so why not have a pretty boy for fun."


    "...!!"


    He originally thought she said it just to irritate Bai Sitong, but now... she really wants to keep a pretty boy?


    After a moment of silence, Liang Jiuchen finally spoke weakly: "Aren¡¯t you in the process of opening a restaurant? There will be plenty of challenges to occupy your time. Besides, if you¡¯re bored, it¡¯s better to get a pet, not a pretty boy."


    "I¡¯ve heard that many wealthy women keep pretty boys, and I find it intriguing, so I also want..."


    "Stop. Don¡¯t even think about it! Even if I agreed, Yisen wouldn¡¯t."


    "Why do I need your approval?"


    Munni looked at Liang Jiuchen, baffled, her expression seemingly saying¡ªwhat does it have to do with you?


    Liang Jiuchen was momentarily speechless. Before he could argue back, he heard Munni ask: "I heard you are quite familiar with Zeng Peijing¡¯s daughter?"


    Who is Zeng Peijing?


    She¡¯s someone people talk about with great interest. Her ex-husband cheated while she was pregnant, and in anger, she divorced him and got a hefty settlement, which she used to build her fortune.


    And her role, to put it nicely, is a bar owner. Frankly, she¡¯s a madam or a broker, introducing mistresses to wealthy men in high society, or pretty boys to wealthy women. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Liang Jiuchen¡¯s mouth twitched slightly as he watched Munni get serious. An inexplicable unease crept into his heart, fearing Yisen would know and wouldn¡¯t let him off easily!

 Chapter 41 - 041: What on earth happened between you and Yisen

    Chapter 41: Chapter 041: What on earth happened between you and Yisen"Hey, sis... don¡¯t be impulsive! If you really want to raise something, I can have someone find you a golden retriever to raise when I get back."


    Munni glanced at him sidelong without responding, but her mind was turning over how to connect with Zeng Peijing later.


    Seeing she wasn¡¯t continuing the topic, Liang Jiuchen silently sighed in relief and quickly changed the subject.


    Throughout the meal, Liang Jiuchen¡¯s nerves were tense, fearing Munni would bring up the topic of keeping a toy boy again.


    After they finished eating, Liang Jiuchen found an excuse to leave first. As soon as he left the restaurant, he hurriedly called Xu Yisen and tattled on Munni.


    Upon hearing that Munni wanted to keep a toy boy, Xu Yisen just calmly said, "Hmm, I know," and then hung up the phone.


    Liang Jiuchen stared at the phone that was hung up for a long time without processing. Just like that? He knows? And then what? Isn¡¯t he supposed to go ballistic? If Munni keeps a toy boy, that would be a slap in the face to Xu Yisen, her ex-husband! How can he be so calm? What¡¯s going on?!


    What he didn¡¯t know was that after hanging up, Xu Yisen immediately instructed Tang Haoliang to arrange a dinner with Zeng Peijing that night and select a few outstanding designers to divert Munni¡¯s attention to the upcoming restaurant renovation.


    ...


    The headquarters of Fanshu Group stood in the most bustling area of G City¡¯s city center, with branches spread across multiple cities in the country. The group¡¯s business scope included commercial real estate, luxury hotels, chain department stores, cultural tourism, film production, and cultural entertainment.


    Munni parked the car at the entrance of the headquarters. A doorman respectfully stepped forward to open the car door for her. After softly saying thank you, she picked up the handbag from the passenger seat and gracefully got out of the car, striding into the headquarters.


    This was her first time returning to the headquarters nearly four months after divorcing Xu Yisen. As soon as she entered the lobby, several familiar receptionists slightly bowed and greeted her warmly, "Miss Qin, good morning."


    "Morning."


    "Secretary Tang asked me to let you know to wait a moment. He will escort you to the meeting room."


    One of the receptionists conveyed Tang Haoliang¡¯s words in a gentle tone.


    Munni slightly raised an eyebrow but hadn¡¯t answered when a voice with a smile sounded next to her ear, "Why trouble Secretary Tang? I¡¯ll take Miss Qin up. We¡¯re going the same way anyway."


    "Uncle Liu, hello."


    The speaker was Liu RanYe, the cousin of Xu Yisen¡¯s father, which made him Xu Yisen¡¯s uncle.


    "Look at you, girl. You¡¯ve become so distant with your uncle just because you divorced Yisen."


    Munni thought, "I wasn¡¯t that close to you when I was married to Xu Yisen, was I?"


    Although she felt dissatisfied with Liu RanYe¡¯s loaded words, she still smiled at him without changing expression, "You overstate it."


    "Come on, I¡¯ll go up with you," he said, extending a hand to warmly wrap around Munni¡¯s shoulder.


    Munni naturally saw his intention. With a light laugh, she quickly started walking, easily sidestepping his outstretched hand.


    Liu RanYe¡¯s hand was still suspended in mid-air, while Munni leisurely strolled on ahead. He could only awkwardly chuckle, withdrawing his hand to slip it into the pocket of his suit pants.


    "Miss Qin, what happened between you and Yisen? Why did you suddenly divorce?"


    "Thank you for your concern, but this is a private matter between Yisen and me."


    "You, girl, is there anything you can¡¯t tell your uncle? Did Yisen bully you? If so, you can tell your uncle, and he will surely stand up for you."


    Munni stood in the elevator, glancing at the numbers marking the floor changes, wishing the elevator would move faster so she could get rid of this odd Liu


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 Chapter 42: Difficult? He is not qualified.

    Chapter 42: Chapter 42: Difficult? He is not qualified."There¡¯s nothing of the sort; Yisen has always treated me very well. You¡¯re overthinking."


    "Then..."


    "Uncle, I heard Ah Ze¡¯s girlfriend is pregnant? Congratulations, you can finally have the grandson you¡¯ve wished for."


    Qin Muni¡¯s congratulatory words made Liu RanYe¡¯s face stiffen, and the elevator descended into an eerie silence.


    Qin Muni, as if oblivious to any misstep in her words, continued, "I heard his girlfriend works in a bar? After changing so many girlfriends, it¡¯s about time Ah Ze settled down." Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Catching a glimpse of Liu Ranye¡¯s increasingly unpleasant expression, Qin Muni smirked coldly in her heart, lowering her gaze slightly to look at the floor.


    Sometimes she wondered, with Liu RanYe¡¯s own family in such disarray, how did he still have the mind to mock others¡¯ family affairs? Was it to find balance from others, to distract himself from his own mess, or simply to belittle others?


    The elevator soon reached its destination, the doors slowly opened to reveal Tang Haoliang, who had been waiting for some time.


    Tang Haoliang respectfully bowed slightly towards the two inside the elevator, and politely said, "Miss Qin, please follow me."


    Qin Muni nodded gently, took a step forward, then halted slowly, turning slightly to gaze, smiling, at Liu RanYe who remained standing.


    She parted her crimson lips, speaking with an amiable demeanor, "Uncle, when Ah Ze¡¯s child is born, don¡¯t forget to notify me. I¡¯ll definitely visit personally to congratulate you with a grand gift."


    Liu RanYe¡¯s face twisted indescribably at Qin Muni¡¯s words, but Qin Muni, as if oblivious, walked away confidently in her high heels.


    Tang Haoliang followed closely behind her, only drawing nearer once sure Liu Ranye couldn¡¯t see them, asking softly, "Miss Qin, did Mr. Liu give you any trouble?"


    Upon hearing his words, Qin Muni let out a faint laugh, "Give me trouble? He doesn¡¯t qualify."


    Tang Haoliang paused slightly, his step faltering a bit, looking up to see Qin Muni walking gracefully ahead, exuding elegance and poise.


    For a moment, he wondered why the chairman divorced Miss Qin. Was it because of Xia Yuge? Xia Yuge¡¯s demeanor was too vulgar, not as dignified and gracious as Miss Qin.


    Coming back to his senses, Tang Haoliang quickened his pace to catch up with Qin Muni.


    At the conference room entrance stood two bodyguards, who bowed slightly in greeting as Qin Muni arrived, then opened the conference room doors from either side.


    A number of directors were already gathered inside the conference room, with nearly twenty minutes remaining until the meeting commenced.


    Tang Haoliang led Qin Muni to the seat marked with her name, then respectfully said, "Miss Qin, please have a seat."


    Hardly had Qin Muni sat down when another secretary respectfully approached, serving her favorite honey grapefruit tea.


    Twenty minutes later, once all the directors had arrived, the conference room doors opened again.


    Xu Yisen, clad in a royal blue suit, walked steadily into the conference room, his deep gaze swiftly scanning the room before seating himself at the head of the table.


    The host stood at the podium, enthusiastically delivering a welcome speech and briefly introducing the board meeting¡¯s agenda.


    Qin Muni initially had her eyes on the host, but unconsciously shifted her gaze towards Xu Yisen seated at the head position.


    Her mind inexplicably replayed disjointed memories of the night two days ago, when she was drunk and engaged with Xu Yisen.

 Chapter 43: Miss Qin, you really misunderstood our chairman

    Chapter 43: Chapter 43: Miss Qin, you really misunderstood our chairmanIn just a moment, Qin Muni snapped back to reality, realizing her own impropriety, she quickly picked up the tea in front of her and took a gentle sip to cover her embarrassment.


    And her fair cheeks were flushed red due to her earlier wild imaginings.


    The board member sitting next to her noticed her odd expression and quietly asked, "Munni, are you okay?"


    Qin Muni quickly shook her head, indicating she was fine.


    Throughout the meeting, she was trying hard to control herself, avoiding letting her gaze drift toward Xu Yisen.


    She became more determined to keep a gigolo as she wondered if the past few months¡¯ solitude was making her feel hollow, causing her to keep recalling the scene from that night whenever she looked at Xu Yisen¡¯s face.


    The board meeting lasted nearly two hours before it ended. After Xu Yisen got up to leave, the other board members also stood up to leave.


    Just as Qin Muni reached the conference room door, Tang Haoliang approached her and spoke respectfully, "Miss Qin, the chairman requests your presence."


    Hearing this, Qin Muni continued her steps with composure, glanced at Tang Haoliang who was beside her, and asked, "What¡¯s this about?"


    "The chairman didn¡¯t specify."


    Qin Muni paused in front of the elevator, lifted her wrist to take a glance at her watch, and after hesitating for three seconds, nodded, "Hmm."


    The elevator opened, and Qin Muni stepped in first, followed by Tang Haoliang.


    "Secretary Tang."


    "Miss Qin, please go ahead."


    "Is your chairman getting engaged to Xia Yuge?"


    Qin Muni¡¯s sudden question left Tang Haoliang a bit puzzled, "Huh?"


    A moment later, he immediately realized Qin Muni must have taken the online rumors seriously, and quickly explained on behalf of Xu Yisen, "No such thing."


    "Then the good news should be coming soon." Qin Muni glanced up at the numbers changing on the elevator, and added in a low voice, "After all, they¡¯ve liked each other for so many years."


    "Miss Qin, you¡¯ve really misunderstood our chairman. He..."


    Before Tang Haoliang could finish speaking, the elevator doors automatically opened. Qin Muni, seemingly uninterested in hearing Tang Haoliang¡¯s defense of Xu Yisen, knowingly impolite, still left without letting him finish. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Xu Yisen¡¯s other secretary, Wang Ruoran, bent over in salute upon seeing Qin Muni and respectfully spoke, "Miss Qin, hello, the chairman is already waiting for you in the office. Please follow me."


    After Qin Muni nodded, Wang Ruoran led the way.


    Upon reaching Xu Yisen¡¯s office, she courteously extended her hand to knock on the door, and after receiving a response from Xu Yisen inside, she turned the doorknob and opened the door for Qin Muni.


    "Miss Qin, please come in."


    "Thank you."


    Qin Muni politely thanked Wang Ruoran, then walked past her into the office. Wang Ruoran carefully closed the office door, leaving only Qin Muni and Xu Yisen in the large office.


    Qin Muni glanced at the man working at the desk, walked to the sofa, sat down, and asked, "Is there something you need from me?"


    "Yes."


    Xu Yisen put down the pen in his hand, stood up, picked up a file folder from the desk, walked over to the single sofa next to Qin Muni, and handed her the file folder.


    Qin Muni did not reach out to take it, she simply raised her eyebrows slightly and looked at Xu Yisen with a puzzled expression, "What¡¯s this?"


    "These are some outstanding designers that Secretary Tang found for you, inside are a few of their design works, see which one aligns with your vision."


    Only then did Qin Muni reach out to take the file folder, realizing Xu Yisen was helping her select a designer for the restaurant. She politely murmured a thank you, "Thank you very much."


    "Munni."

 Chapter 44 - 044: Looks inferior compared to Chairman Xu

    Chapter 44: Chapter 044: Looks inferior compared to Chairman XuXu Yisen¡¯s deeply tender call softly touched Munni¡¯s heartstrings, the images from that drunken night replayed in her mind like movie clips.


    She nervously lowered her eyes, interrupting Xu Yisen, "Is there anything else? I have another appointment, if not, I¡¯ll be leaving now."


    After speaking, to disguise her panic, she deliberately raised her wrist to glance at the time.


    What she didn¡¯t notice was that Xu Yisen¡¯s dark eyes watching her had a trace of mischievous smile gradually spreading.


    "Who did you make plans with?"


    Munni glanced at Xu Yisen in surprise, intrigued that he was curious about whom she was going to meet.


    She raised her wrist again to check the time, showing some impatience on her face, yet honestly replied, "Zeng Peijing."


    "Oh? I wasn¡¯t aware you two were still friends."


    "There¡¯s a lot you don¡¯t know, if there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll leave now."


    As soon as she finished speaking, she picked up her handbag and file folder, stood up, and left in her high heels without looking at Xu Yisen.


    When Munni reached to open the door, Xu Yisen, sitting on the single sofa, pulled a clever smile at his lips and suddenly spoke: "By the way, Munni, about that night..."


    Munni¡¯s hand hadn¡¯t grasped the doorknob yet, she swiftly turned around to interrupt what Xu Yisen was going to say, instinctively defended, "That night I was drunk, I don¡¯t know what happened afterward. If you intend to make up anything related to that night, then save your energy."


    Sitting on the sofa, Xu Yisen was clearly stunned upon hearing Munni¡¯s stream of uninterrupted words.


    And Munni, after what she just said, realized she was a bit too aggressive. To cover her awkwardness, she reached out to tidy her long hair by her ear and continued, "Is there anything else?" S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I meant that night when we went home together, didn¡¯t you promise mother you¡¯d come over on the fifteenth of next month for a gathering?"


    Xu Yisen¡¯s explanation appeared a bit innocent, and Munni felt increasingly embarrassed upon hearing his words.


    She replied, "We¡¯ll talk about it later."


    Then she turned around again, reached out to turn the doorknob, and hurriedly left.


    While Xu Yisen, still sitting on the single sofa, couldn¡¯t suppress the brilliant smile spreading at the corners of his mouth.


    His deep eyes rare showed a hint of childlike innocence and a subtle trace of ill intent.


    During the meeting earlier, he noticed Munni had been staring at him, repeatedly zoning out in a daze, her facial expression quite bewildered.


    Hence, he deliberately tested it earlier... And unexpectedly, he was right, Munni¡¯s memories from the night before were quite fragmented after she woke up.


    ...


    Munni had a cup of coffee with Zeng Peijing, during the thirty minutes, Zeng Peijing initiated the topic of Xu Yisen five times, and each time she¡¯d lavish him with praise overtly and subtly.


    If she didn¡¯t know Xu Yisen and Zeng Peijing had no dealings, Munni would certainly suspect Zeng Peijing had received some favor from Xu Yisen.


    After Munni subtly hinted she wanted to keep a pretty boy, Zeng Peijing decisively took her to the nightclub most favored by wealthy ladies under her management.


    Zeng Peijing generously helped Munni select five men, but before Munni seriously reviewed the men, she heard Zeng Peijing pointing at the five men who entered:


    "This looks, pales in comparison to Chairman Xu, won¡¯t do, you can leave."


    "This height, falls a bit short compared to Chairman Xu, won¡¯t do, you can leave."


    "..."


    Just like that, the five men had no sooner entered the room than were quietly ushered out by Zeng Peijing.


    Munni finally realized that Zeng Peijing entirely had no intention of doing business with her, could it be she¡¯s afraid of provoking Xu Yisen?

 Chapter 45 - 045: Are you guys joking with me?

    Chapter 45: Chapter 045: Are you guys joking with me?Munni finally realized that Zeng Peijing completely didn¡¯t want to do business with her. Could it be because she¡¯s afraid of attracting Xu Yisen?


    Thinking of this, Munni didn¡¯t feel like staying any longer, made some excuse, and bade farewell to Zeng Peijing.


    After strolling around and having dinner, Munni drove back.


    When she stepped out of the elevator with her shopping bags, she unexpectedly saw, at her front door, a big and a small figure and a heap of random stuff. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She walked closer in surprise and looked up at Yisen in confusion, asking, "What are you doing?"


    Saying that, she extended her index finger, pointing at the tiny golden retriever, probably only two months old, Yisen was holding.


    "Jiuchen said you wanted a pet, so he found a golden retriever for you. I happened to be free and brought it over."


    Munni¡¯s lip corner twitched slightly as she glanced at the delicately crafted dog house and bags of dog food and toys beside the golden retriever.


    After a while, she looked up and slowly asked again, "You guys... are joking with me, right?"


    Liang Jiuchen actually... really sent her a golden retriever!


    But she had never had a pet, and she¡¯s so careless¡ªwhat if she didn¡¯t take good care of the puppy and something happened?


    "No."


    Munni quickly shook her head, firmly saying, "Send it back, I can¡¯t take care of it."


    Yisen didn¡¯t immediately answer her. He bent down, gently picked up the little one on the floor, and patted its head softly, negotiating with Munni, "Try to take care of it for a month. If it doesn¡¯t work out, then let Jiuchen take it back."


    Munni lowered her head, staring at the small creature in Yisen¡¯s arms, which was timidly gazing back at her.


    In its bright, dark eyes, she saw her own curious yet slightly moved look reflected.


    She found herself unable to refuse. After a moment, she looked up and reluctantly agreed, "Alright then."


    Yisen smiled slightly, and Munni walked over to his side, turned away from him, and input the password on the lock, then turned the handle to open the door.


    Munni decided to set up the golden retriever¡¯s room in a guest room diagonally opposite her bedroom. The two of them took a while moving the dog bed, dog food, and toys to the upstairs guest room.


    After placing everything, Munni looked around the simply yet elegantly decorated room and muttered to herself, "Looks like I need to have the room redesigned. There are too many pieces of furniture, not suitable for the puppy to walk around."


    Yisen glanced amusedly at Munni¡¯s little self-mumbling and was sure that she wouldn¡¯t send the little one away after a month.


    "Yeah, it¡¯s possible. Oh, did you look at the documents I gave you this morning? Any favored designers?"


    "Not yet, I¡¯ll look at them later."


    Munni shook her head in response to Yisen¡¯s question, then checked the time on her wrist and asked, "It¡¯s late now, and I¡¯ve received the puppy, so thank you for coming over. You should head back early and get some rest."


    Yisen didn¡¯t respond directly. He followed Munni out of the guest room, naturally changing the subject as if he hadn¡¯t heard her subtle request for him to leave.


    "How was your meeting with Zeng Peijing at noon?"


    It was fine until he mentioned it¡ªwhen he did, Munni inexplicably got annoyed.


    She glanced sideways at Yisen in an unfriendly manner and said, "You know her?"


    "I¡¯ve heard of her."


    Munni nodded silently, thinking that maybe she was overthinking it; someone like Yisen wouldn¡¯t need any special services, so how could he possibly know Zeng Peijing?

 Chapter 46 - 046: These are All Baseless Rumors

    Chapter 46: Chapter 046: These are All Baseless RumorsWhat she didn¡¯t know was that both Xu Yisen and Zeng Peijing were businessmen. If there were any interests between them, no matter how much their identities conflicted, they would naturally get to know each other.


    Qin Muni and Xu Yisen came downstairs one after the other. Qin Muni sat idly on the sofa in the living room, turned on the TV, and occasionally signaled with her eyes that Xu Yisen should leave.


    However, Xu Yisen pretended not to see, with a focused expression staring intently at the TV screen.


    "Yesterday, a user on Weibo revealed that the famous model Xia Yuge is about to have a good thing happen, saying that it was disclosed by a close friend of Xia Yuge in the industry. Netizens are speculating whether the man Xia Yuge is about to get engaged to is recently divorced Fanshu Group Chairman Xu Yisen.


    Then, some netizens posted a long Weibo analyzing the unspeakable relationship between Xia Yuge and Xu Yisen...


    Mr. Xu Yisen¡¯s father Xu Haotian retired four years ago, and the Fanshu Group unanimously voted Mr. Xu Yisen as the new Chairman of Fanshu.


    Two weeks after Mr. Xu Yisen took office, Xia Yuge, who had been in the modeling industry for two years but remained unknown, broke her contract with the economic company, compensated one million, and signed with the entertainment company under Fanshu.


    Ever since Xia Yuge signed, the company has been heavily promoting her with endless advertisements, and recommended her for major brand runway shows. This action by the company caused frequent complaints from other models.


    Back then, Van Shuo Entertainment Company¡¯s most popular model Wu Yuchen also complained mildly to the general manager because of dissatisfaction with the company¡¯s actions, which led to her being terminated by Van Shuo Entertainment Company. Since then, her fame has plummeted.


    Half a year later, an entertainment reporter secretly photographed Xia Yuge and Xu Yisen shoulder to shoulder visiting a nightclub, but the photos were deleted from the internet within an hour of being exposed.


    Three years ago, two months before Mr. Xu Yisen¡¯s marriage, he also attended a friend¡¯s birthday party with Xia Yuge, where they were photographed by tabloid reporters. Similarly, the photos were deleted from the internet within an hour of being exposed.


    During the three years of Mr. Xu Yisen¡¯s marriage to his ex-wife Miss Qin Muni, he attended banquets with Xia Yuge five times, and participated in award ceremonies related to Xia Yuge each time.


    After Mr. Xu Yisen divorced Miss Qin Muni, he was frequently photographed entering and leaving restaurants, or attending banquets with Xia Yuge.


    Over the years, without depending on rumors, Xia Yuge managed to climb to the top of the modeling world, and many speculated whether she had a very strong family background. However, the mystery has finally been unraveled; although she doesn¡¯t have a strong family background as support, she has Fanshu Group Chairman Xu Yisen as her backing." S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The female anchor¡¯s clear and melodious voice echoed in the spacious living room, and Xu Yisen frowned slightly as he stared at screen after screen of photos of him and Xia Yuge.


    Instinctively, his gaze shifted to Qin Muni sitting on a nearby sofa, only to see the latter watching the TV with an indifferent expression, a hint of casual indolence lingering between her delicate eyebrows.


    Evidently, the content of the news didn¡¯t affect her mood.


    Even so, he still wanted to speak out to defend himself, "These are all groundless rumors."


    Qin Muni slowly turned her eyes toward Xu Yisen, and there was a trace of seriousness in his quiet, night-sky-like eyes, the faint wrinkle between his brows revealing his nervousness.


    She replied amusingly, "Which aren¡¯t true? You spending a million to make Xia Yuge break her contract with the economic company and then signing her isn¡¯t true? Or is it that you heavily promoted her and terminated my good relationship with Wu Yuchen isn¡¯t true? Ah, or perhaps it¡¯s that you frequently bring her to attend banquets isn¡¯t true?"

 Chapter 47 - 047: I Don’t Need Your Approval

    Chapter 47: Chapter 047: I Don¡¯t Need Your ApprovalBy the end, her tone grew increasingly sarcastic, and there was a hint of some very negative emotion in her eyes as she looked at Xu Yisen.


    Her words and gaze genuinely made Xu Yisen uneasy. In fact, these things were true, but... the assumption that he and Xia Yuge liked each other was not true!


    "Yisen, you did all this just to be with Xia Yuge, didn¡¯t you? I¡¯ve already given you what you wanted, so why do you still appear before me? Can¡¯t we... just stay out of each other¡¯s lives?"


    As soon as she finished speaking, she suddenly stood up from the sofa, looking down at Xu Yisen who was still seated. Her usually gentle eyes now exuded a chilling coldness like shattered ice and snow.


    Her inexplicable attitude made Xu Yisen feel displeased. He also stood up, stepping closer to Munni.


    "Munni, I don¡¯t need your fulfillment, and everything I¡¯ve done is not to be with Xia Yuge."


    Each word was firm and decisive, carrying a seriousness and authority that demanded belief.


    In the next second, Munni was unexpectedly pulled into a gentle embrace.


    She widened her eyes in disbelief, looking up at Xu Yisen, who lowered his head to gaze at her as well.


    When their eyes met, Munni felt that the delicate features in front of her were gradually magnifying in her eyes.


    Without warning, Xu Yisen¡¯s beautiful thin lips pressed against her rosy lips.


    Her lips were soft and sweet, like strawberry-flavored cotton candy that melted into sweet syrup as soon as it entered the mouth, making Xu Yisen reluctant to let go.


    He gently and earnestly savored her sweetness, the slight curve at the corner of his eyes revealing his enjoyment of the kiss and his affection for the kissed Munni.


    As Munni was about to suffocate, Xu Yisen slowly released her, and before she could take a deep breath, a warm sensation brushed against her ear, soft and ticklish.


    "Didn¡¯t you want to know what happened the night before last?"


    His voice was magnetic and enigmatic, blooming with an irresistible allure.


    Munni¡¯s facial expression suddenly froze, her breathing stalled for two seconds, and then she heard that pleasant male voice continue, "This is what happened."


    As he spoke, he stretched out a slender index finger to lift Munni¡¯s chin and passionately kissed her once more.


    His kiss was fiery and fervent, with an indescribable intensity, leaving Munni no room to resist.


    Something seemed to waver within her heart, some emotion began to collapse, and a certain sentiment started to grow.


    "Woof Woof."


    The crisp barking interrupted the pair, lost in their senses.


    Munni suddenly came to her senses and pushed away Xu Yisen, who was holding her, awkwardly saying, "You should leave."


    Saying that, she bent down to pick up the small dog crouching beside her, her steps hastily leaving the living room.


    Xu Yisen stood in place, watching her hurriedly retreating figure, a mischievous smile suddenly blooming in his deep eyes.


    Returning to her room, Munni carefully placed the dog on the floor before collapsing onto her bed in frustration, muttering to herself, "Oh my god, oh my god! I¡¯m going crazy! What have I done?"


    ...


    That night, Munni found it hard to sleep; she got up in the middle of the night and took out the documents Xu Yisen had given her at noon.


    After reviewing the profiles of several designers in the file and their previous works, Munni had to admit that Xu Yisen was even more dedicated to the restaurant than she was.


    After some screening, she finally chose a designer she preferred, Lu Lin Yuan.


    Upon waking up in the morning, Munni contacted Lu Lin Yuan¡¯s studio and scheduled a time to meet.


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 Chapter 48 - 048: Why Does the Evil Spirit Always Linger

    Chapter 48: Chapter 048: Why Does the Evil Spirit Always LingerThe other party¡¯s studio seemed to have anticipated her call for an appointment, arranging the meeting time for 3 PM today, right in the studio.


    Munni spent most of the day playing with a dog, even giving it a name: Bruce, English name Blues.


    She arrived at Lu Lin Yuan¡¯s studio ten minutes early and was received by his secretary, who informed her that Lu Lin Yuan was in a meeting and could see her at three.


    After waiting for a while, the secretary warmly invited her into Lu Lin Yuan¡¯s office.


    As soon as the secretary opened the office door, Munni heard a burst of hearty laughter from inside.


    Lu Lin Yuan was chatting and laughing with a friend when he noticed Munni walking in, quickly standing up from the sofa to greet her, "Apologies, Miss Qin, for keeping you waiting."


    "No worries, I was early."


    Lu Lin Yuan smiled and nodded, then turned to his friend who was sitting on the sofa with his back to them and said, "I have a client here now, do you want to step out for a bit?"


    There seemed to be no real intention of asking his friend to leave in his tone, which carried a hint of teasing.


    The man sitting on the sofa rose slowly. Even without turning around, Munni recognized his identity just from his tall and handsome back.


    Yisen slowly turned around, letting his gaze settle on the surprised-looking Munni.


    He slightly curled his thin lips into a noble and elegant smile, "No need."


    Lu Lin Yuan glanced at Munni, a faint trace of mischief in his smile as he asked, "Miss Qin, what do you think?"


    "As you wish."


    "Alright then, please have a seat."


    Munni sat down on the sofa opposite Xu Yisen, while Lu Lin Yuan sat on the single sofa between them.


    He glanced amusingly at the two sitting opposite each other, suppressing the urge to laugh out loud, then spoke gently, "Miss Qin, I¡¯ve already seen that two-story building. Do you have any specific requirements for the restaurant design?"


    Munni couldn¡¯t help but click her tongue in her heart; she had just called the studio this morning, and Lu Lin Yuan had already visited the restaurant? As expected, Yisen cared more about this restaurant than she did!


    For the next hour, the three of them focused their conversation on the restaurant design.


    Lu Lin Yuan accepted all of Munni¡¯s requests, and Munni, in turn, adopted all of Lu Lin Yuan¡¯s suggestions. Xu Yisen didn¡¯t say much, leaving all the decisions to Munni.


    After reaching an agreement, Munni and Lu Lin Yuan signed the contract, and Xu Yisen immediately wrote a check for Lu Lin Yuan.


    Lu Lin Yuan promised Munni that the blueprints would be ready in two weeks and told her to come back then.


    Seeing that everything was settled, Munni glanced at her watch and then slowly got up, "Then I¡¯ll trouble you, see you in two weeks."


    "Yes, alright."


    Seeing her stand up, Xu Yisen also pretended to check the time and stood up from the sofa, "It¡¯s not late, I won¡¯t disturb you any longer." Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    His parting words caused Lu Lin Yuan to chuckle slightly, and Lu Lin Yuan jokingly said, "Oh, come on, stay a bit longer with me."


    Xu Yisen gave him a somewhat disdainful look without answering, and as Munni left, he quickly followed her.


    The soft and steady footsteps behind her inexplicably reminded Munni of the ambiguous scene of their kiss last night, which stirred up her previously calm heart.


    "Are you free? Want to have dinner together?"


    Instead of responding to Yisen¡¯s invitation, Munni lightly mocked, "Are you a ghost or something? Why do you always linger around?"

 Chapter 49: Because I Know You Too Well

    Chapter 49: Chapter 49: Because I Know You Too WellAs the words fell, she reached out to push open the studio door.


    The afternoon sun carried a touch of greed-inducing warmth, shining on Munni¡¯s jade-like smooth face. She curved her lips, feeling quite good, and then heard Yisen, who was following her, reply, "It¡¯s a coincidence."


    Munni stopped in her tracks, quickly turned around to face Yisen, and rolled her eyes disdainfully at his unconvincing answer. She then directly asked her doubt, "How did you know I would choose Lu Lin Yuan to design?"


    From the tone of voice Lu Lin Yuan used earlier, he had already visited the restaurant a couple of days ago, while she had only made an appointment with him this morning.


    Evidently, Yisen had determined that she would choose Lu Lin Yuan from among the various designers he provided.


    Yisen looked at Munni, whose delicate almond eyes held a slightly lazy charm. Her every frown and smile exuded a captivating brilliance.


    He nodded, replying seemingly nonchalantly, "Hmm, because I know you too well."


    Munni twisted her mouth disdainfully, "Tch." She took it as him just bluffing her. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Kidding, three years of marriage, and the man only pretended to be affectionate with her in front of others, while in private, he was as cold as a glacier.


    How could such a man spend time getting to know her?


    Her disdainful expression inexplicably amused Yisen a little, and he once again invited, "Want to grab dinner together?"


    Munni tucked her hands into her coat pockets and elegantly stepped ahead of Yisen, "No, I have plans."


    Yisen slightly quickened his pace, effortlessly catching up with Munni, walking side by side with her.


    "Isn¡¯t this the best time to celebrate over a drink with your partner?"


    Munni glanced askance at the man beside her, who was spouting nonsense with a straight face, "There¡¯s nothing to celebrate before the drawings are ready. Besides, I¡¯m meeting the neighbor¡ªwe need to cultivate good neighborly relations."


    Yisen¡¯s attention was entirely on the latter half of her sentence, and his eyebrows raised slightly, fully assuming that Munni was meeting with the elderly couple living next door on her floor.


    "Mr. Wang and Mrs. Wang? Haven¡¯t seen them for a while."


    "No, it¡¯s my Senior."


    Her casual words made Yisen¡¯s eyebrows raise even higher, "Did Mr. Wang move out?"


    "No, he and Mrs. Wang still live next door to me."


    "So, are you planning to move out?"


    "Not that either."


    "Then how did your Senior become your neighbor?"


    With Yisen¡¯s unusually intense curiosity today, Munni glanced at him suspiciously but still explained, "My Senior bought the storefront next to the restaurant and plans to open a caf¨¦ there."


    Yisen nodded with feigned composure, "Oh." Inwardly, though, he was vexed; had he known, he would have bought the small building next to the restaurant back then. This certainly benefited Yuan Chengmo.


    "Christmas is approaching, do you have any plans?"


    "Christmas?" Munni whispered, having almost forgotten that next week was Christmas until Yisen reminded her, "No."


    "Want to go to Purple Clouds Mountain for a hot spring?"


    As soon as the words fell, he received a curious glance from Munni.


    For the past three years, she had been hoping to spend Christmas at Purple Clouds Mountain with Yisen, but he had never kept the promise.


    When the night was deep and quiet, she sat alone by the hotel suite window, watching the fireworks bloom outside, opening gifts in solitude, wishing herself a Merry Christmas.

 Chapter 50: This Attitude of Gratitude Won’t Do

    Chapter 50: Chapter 50: This Attitude of Gratitude Won¡¯t DoIronically, after the divorce, Xu Yisen actually took the initiative to invite her to Purple Clouds Mountain for Christmas.


    "I¡¯ll think about it." Munni Qin replied with the exact words Yisen had once used in response to her.


    "Mm."


    Munni Qin found her car in the parking lot. She opened the door, and before getting in, she flashed Xu Yisen a charming smile, "Thank you for putting so much effort into finding a designer for me."


    Xu Yisen nodded and took two steps closer, reducing the distance between him and Munni Qin.


    Munni Qin blinked slowly and stared at Xu Yisen, who was now very close, instinctively wanting to step back, but her car was right behind her.


    As she was about to bend down and get into the car to avoid Xu Yisen¡¯s sudden approach, she heard his gentle voice in her ear: "Since you¡¯re so grateful, how about treating me to a meal?"


    "Huh?"


    Munni Qin thought she must have been hearing things.


    Such a noble and aloof man as Xu Yisen, how could he shamelessly suggest she treat him to dinner?


    Her skeptical expression made Xu Yisen¡¯s lips curve into a gentle, radiant arc that he couldn¡¯t suppress.


    He repeated again, "Treat me to a meal, as a way of thanking me."


    "Are you... joking with me?"


    It wasn¡¯t that she was unwilling to treat him; it was just that she felt this request was too uncharacteristic of Xu Yisen!


    Xu Yisen shook his head, "No."


    Finally, he feigned discontent and complained, "This isn¡¯t the right attitude for thanking someone. Do you really need to hesitate so long just to treat me to a meal? At worst, I¡¯ll treat you."


    Munni Qin was amused by his tone and complaints, and she reluctantly agreed, "Fine, I get it. You can choose the time and place, just send me a message to let me know."


    "Mm, okay."


    "Well, I¡¯m leaving now." Munni Qin waved at Xu Yisen and then bent down to get into the car.


    "Drive safely."


    "Mm."


    Xu Yisen stood where he was, watching Munni Qin¡¯s car leave. It wasn¡¯t until the car completely disappeared from sight that he turned back to his own car.


    ...


    Munni Qin was so busy for the next two days that she completely forgot about treating Xu Yisen to a meal. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Until two nights later, Xu Yisen showed up unannounced at her doorstep.


    At the time, Munni Qin was playing with Bruce. When she saw Xu Yisen standing outside, she asked in surprise, "Why are you here at this time?"


    Xu Yisen raised his wrist to check the time and replied unhurriedly, "It¡¯s not late, only seven."


    Munni Qin silently rolled her eyes; her point wasn¡¯t the time but how he got here, okay?


    Amused by her dismissive expression, Xu Yisen¡¯s lips curved up in delight, "Didn¡¯t you say you were going to treat me to dinner?"


    His reason for visiting caused Munni Qin to click her tongue in disdain, "Tsk, tsk, never seen someone so eager to be treated."


    Xu Yisen detected the ridicule in Munni Qin¡¯s words about his shamelessness, and his smile deepened slightly, "Mm, so go change your clothes."


    Seeing that Xu Yisen didn¡¯t show any displeasure and instead smiled warmly in response to her taunt, Munni Qin felt inexplicably odd.


    She pursed her lips, turned around, and walked toward the living room while saying, "Okay, I got it. Wait for me in the living room."


    "Mm."


    Xu Yisen followed Munni Qin into the house. Bruce was lazily curled up on the sofa, waiting for Munni Qin.


    Seeing Munni Qin approaching, it jumped off the sofa and dashed towards her.


    Munni Qin bent down to pick up Bruce, who was wagging its tail ingratiatingly, and lovingly petted its head, "Bruce, play with Uncle for a bit. I¡¯ll be right down."

 Chapter 51 - 051: Your face is very red

    Chapter 51: Chapter 051: Your face is very redAs soon as the words were spoken, she turned around and handed Bruce to Xu Yisen.


    Xu Yisen took Bruce, reached out to pet the obedient dog nestled in his arms, a faint smile curled at the corner of his lips, "Looks like you¡¯re getting along well with the little guy."


    Qin Muni stared at Bruce in his arms, her mouth slightly upturned, her smile warm and beautiful, "Not bad. By the way, his name is Bruce."


    "Oh, hello Bruce, I¡¯m Yisen."


    The way he warmly greeted Bruce made Qin Muni chuckle. After glancing at the man and dog, she turned and went upstairs to change her clothes.


    When Qin Muni came downstairs after changing, she saw Xu Yisen sitting on the sofa playing with Bruce. In just a short time, the person and the dog seemed to be getting along well.


    Upon hearing the soft footsteps, Xu Yisen lifted his gaze with a smile, looking towards Qin Muni as she elegantly approached.


    "I¡¯m ready."


    Xu Yisen put the chew stick into Bruce¡¯s mouth, then picked up the coat beside him and stood up, calmly putting it on.


    "Let¡¯s go."


    He took a few steps towards Qin Muni, habitually wanting to reach out and hold her hand.


    However, Qin Muni seemed to see through his intention, and just as he was about to reach out, she took the lead by starting to walk, muttering as she went, "This weather is perfect for hot pot, why don¡¯t we go for hot pot?"


    Seeing she seemed slightly resistant to his touch, Xu Yisen had no choice but to give up, following behind her, responding gently, "Sure, up to you."


    Qin Muni originally thought Xu Yisen was going with her to the hot pot restaurant, but unexpectedly, the car stopped at the parking lot of a nearby supermarket.


    She tilted her head slightly in confusion, staring at Xu Yisen, and asked, "Why are we at the supermarket?"


    "To buy ingredients."


    "Aren¡¯t we... going to the hot pot restaurant?"


    Xu Yisen turned his head, giving Qin Muni a faint smile.


    The parking lot lights shone through the car windows onto his clean and distinct features, his smile between his brows like a warm sunbeam piercing through winter clouds, radiating enchanting brilliance.


    Qin Muni somewhat dazedly stared at his smiling face, her heart uncontrollably speeding up.


    "I kind of miss your cooking."


    His voice was clear and pleasant, inexplicably stirring Qin Muni¡¯s heartstrings.


    Qin Muni hurriedly withdrew her gaze from his face, reached out to unbuckle her seatbelt, opened the car door, and got out.


    The chilly air outside rushed in, instantly clearing her slightly dazed mind.


    Xu Yisen also got out of the car, and they entered the supermarket one after the other. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The lighting inside the supermarket was much brighter than in the parking lot. As he lowered his gaze slightly, he could see Qin Muni¡¯s face beside him had turned a thin layer of red.


    "Are you hot?"


    "Hm?" Qin Muni raised her brows in confusion.


    "Your face is very red."


    Realizing his meaning, Qin Muni felt her face seemed even hotter.


    She had no choice but to go along with Xu Yisen¡¯s words, nodding heavily, pretending to complain, "The heating in the supermarket seems to be a bit strong, it¡¯s really hot." Amidst saying this, she pretended to fan herself with her hand.


    Xu Yisen pushed the shopping cart, turning his gaze to the food shelves on one side, not noticing the fleeting unease on her face.


    "Oh, and I heard Wu Yuchen is about to give birth?"


    Wu Yuchen was the most popular model before Xia Yuge entered Van Shuo Entertainment Company.


    But because she accidentally complained about Xia Yuge to the general manager, she was terminated by the company.


    Qin Muni and Wu Yuchen have always had a good relationship. Although she moved to another city over the years, they¡¯ve kept in touch.

 Chapter 52: If you miss home, the Xu Family always welcomes you

    Chapter 52: Chapter 52: If you miss home, the Xu Family always welcomes you"Mm." She nodded gently.


    "How is she doing now?"


    "She¡¯s doing well, a full-time housewife."


    Xu Yisen stared at the ingredients on the shelf, as if carefully selecting them, his thin lips gently parting, explaining to her in a gentle tone, "Her mother-in-law comes from a scholarly family and doesn¡¯t like her being in the limelight as a model. Her husband came to me many times, hoping I would find an appropriate opportunity to terminate her contract, to dissuade her from pursuing a modeling career, otherwise they¡¯d have to break up."


    Back then, the media widely reported that he terminated the contract with Wu Yuchen because she complained about Xia Yuge.


    However, little did they know, he was not the mastermind behind it; it was Wu Yuchen¡¯s husband.


    After a pause, he continued, "Later, Wu Yuchen tried to sign with several well-known entertainment companies but was rejected, with no endorsements, no shows, her fame plummeted, and later she speculated that her husband was behind it. After considering for a month, she accepted her husband¡¯s proposal and agreed to her mother-in-law¡¯s wishes to be a housewife."


    Qin Muni lowered her gaze, staring at the floor, unable to stop herself from feeling a bit shocked by the truth behind these events.


    "Why explain this to me?"


    Xu Yisen¡¯s steps briefly paused, then he continued pushing the cart forward, responding sincerely, "Because I don¡¯t want you to misunderstand."


    He didn¡¯t need to explain these things to Qin Muni, just like in the past few years when he never offered an explanation.


    But now it¡¯s different; he sincerely doesn¡¯t want Qin Muni to misunderstand the past event like others.


    Because I don¡¯t want you to misunderstand...


    A simple sentence seemed to carry a deeper meaning behind it.


    Qin Muni didn¡¯t want to ponder over the meaning of his words carefully, fearing she might speculate incorrectly, and also fearing she might accurately guess his thoughts.


    When she looked up, the two had already walked to the vegetable section, and she quickly stepped forward to pick a few lotus roots, avoiding the topic.


    "I haven¡¯t had lotus root for a long time. I really miss Grandma¡¯s lotus root and rib soup."


    Xu Yisen looked at her back and curved his lips, "Grandma misses you too. When would you like to go home with me to visit her?"


    "Mm, that would be nice." S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After choosing the lotus roots and placing them in the bag, she turned back and put the bag in the cart, speaking with a slightly envious tone, "I really envy you."


    "Why?"


    "Because you have your uncle, aunt, and grandma."


    Xu Yisen is undoubtedly enviable, not only because of his excellence but also because of his family.


    Married into the Xu Family for three years, she hardly ever saw Mr. Xu and Mrs. Xu argue. Even if they had minor conflicts, Mr. Xu would be the first to soften and coax Mrs. Xu.


    Moreover, Mrs. Xu and Grandma Xu had no mother-in-law and daughter-in-law conflicts. Even if occasionally they had disagreements, Mr. Xu could mediate well between them.


    When she married Xu Yisen, she wasn¡¯t mature enough, and she handled things somewhat immaturely, but Mr. Xu, Mrs. Xu, and Grandma Xu never blamed her. Instead, they patiently guided her and tolerated all her little whims.


    Growing up in such a happy family environment, how could one not envy Xu Yisen?


    Xu Yisen intended to tease her, suggesting if she was envious, she could marry back into the Xu Family.


    But remembering the last time they went home together when she solemnly warned him not to bring up remarriage again, he swallowed the words that had almost escaped his lips.


    Qin Muni still had some misunderstanding towards him, which was his fault for not treating her well back then. Therefore, he couldn¡¯t rush her into remarriage, as it would only make her more resentful.


    "If you miss home, the Xu Family will always welcome you."


    His voice was soft and magnetic, each word flowing like the spring breeze in March, gently sweeping by, mixed with enthralling tenderness.

 Chapter 53: I’m afraid I won’t be able to resist wanting to hold you.

    Chapter 53: Chapter 53: I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to resist wanting to hold you."Uh, thank you."


    She bowed her head, her soft voice of gratitude like a humble schoolgirl, prompting Xu Yisen to gently reach out and stroke her head.


    "You¡¯re welcome, silly girl."


    His unexpected affectionate gesture made Munni look up at him in surprise.


    The bright light spilled into her eyes, making them exceptionally bright, as if they were filled with a sky full of stars, twinkling with countless gleams in an instant.


    "Don¡¯t look at me like that, I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to resist wanting to hold you."


    Munni slid a hand into her coat pocket, clenching it tightly so that her nails pressed into her palm, sending a faint pain. It was her only way to remind herself to stay rational and not get lost in his gentle trap. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After suppressing the emotions she shouldn¡¯t have, she jokingly spoke, "Tsk tsk, only after a divorce did I realize your skills at flirting are so impressive."


    Xu Yisen chuckled dumbfoundedly and teased back with the same casual attitude, "Well, if we get married again, you¡¯ll find my skills at treating my wife are equally impressive."


    Munni rolled her eyes at Xu Yisen and ignored him, continuing to select other ingredients.


    After shopping for a while longer, they left the supermarket only after filling their cart with various ingredients.


    Just as they stepped out of the supermarket, they felt the cold air assault them. Munni shrugged her shoulders and mumbled softly, "Seems colder than previous years, but why hasn¡¯t it snowed yet?"


    Xu Yisen pushed the cart with one hand, while casually draping his other hand over Munni¡¯s shoulder, like a buddy, "Come on, let me warm you up."


    Munni disdainfully swatted his hand away, "Get off, don¡¯t make me feel even colder."


    Xu Yisen chuckled slightly and withdrew his hand.


    ...


    After returning to Munni¡¯s home, Munni changed into comfortable home clothes and donned an apron to busy herself in the kitchen, while Xu Yisen helped her wash the vegetables on the side.


    The soft yellow light from the ceiling flowed down like water, making the atmosphere in the kitchen exceptionally cozy and harmonious.


    When Xu Yisen looked up, he saw Munni¡¯s petite figure busying herself with her back to him, feeling a strange itch inside, and the desire to remarry her grew stronger in his heart.


    After bustling about for a while, everything was finally ready. As Xu Yisen sat at the dining table waiting for Munni to join him, he idly took out his phone to snap a picture of the bountiful hotpot dinner on the table and posted it on Weibo, with the caption ¡ª Heard this weather is perfect for hotpot.


    Just as he finished posting on Weibo, Munni placed the freshly prepared lobster salad on the dining table.


    While undoing her apron, she quipped, "I remember you like lobster salad, hope my cooking skills haven¡¯t gotten rusty. Does this show enough sincerity in my gratitude?"


    Xu Yisen chuckled dumbfoundedly, "Thanks for the trouble, feeling a bit flattered."


    "Save your flattery."


    Munni sat across from him, adding some ingredients to the hotpot while Xu Yisen picked up his chopsticks and placed a piece of lobster meat into his mouth.


    "The texture is great, very delicious."


    Xu Yisen nodded contently, not forgetting to give Munni a thumbs-up.


    Munni laughed at his exaggerated expression, she also picked up her chopsticks and put a piece of lobster meat into her mouth, savoring it carefully, "Uh-huh, it¡¯s really good."


    The ambiance throughout the meal was extremely harmonious, the two chatted casually, and time slipped by quickly.


    After finishing dinner and tidying up the tableware, it was already past ten.

 Chapter 54: Do you want to reconcile with him?

    Chapter 54: Chapter 54: Do you want to reconcile with him?Yisen reluctantly left Munni¡¯s house after her repeated urging.


    Shortly after he left, Munni received a call from Cheng Mo.


    "Senior, what¡¯s up?"


    After a long silence, Cheng Mo slowly started speaking, "Having hotpot tonight?"


    "Whoa, have you switched professions to fortune-telling? You even guessed that."


    Hearing her cheerful teasing, Cheng Mo replied in the same playful tone, "It¡¯s not just me, the entire nation probably knows you had hotpot tonight."


    Munni then caught the oddity in his words. Sitting on the sofa in her room with Bruce in her arms, she gently stroked Bruce¡¯s silky fur, raised an eyebrow, and asked, "Hm? What¡¯s going on?"


    "Check out the trending topics on Weibo yourself."


    Munni leaned slightly forward, picked up the tablet from the coffee table, and placed the phone, now on speaker, beside her. As she opened Weibo on the tablet, she continued with her unserious jesting: "Has hotpot been banned in our country? How come secretly eating hotpot at home can be known by everyone?"


    "Mm-hmm."


    Cheng Mo casually mm-hmm¡¯d, but Munni distinctly heard the schadenfreude in his simple ¡¯mm-hmm¡¯ response.


    After logging into Weibo, numerous notifications of people mentioning her popped up, and Munni began to feel something ominous.


    The hottest Weibo post within the past hour turned out to be Yisen¡¯s hotpot dinner posted two hours ago.


    Right after his post, the second most popular post on the trending list was from an official account of a celebrity gossip magazine, with accompanying photos of Munni and Yisen looking at each other while shopping at a supermarket, walking side by side, Yisen lovingly touching her head, and later exiting the supermarket, Yisen arm around her shoulders, both getting into a car heading to the apartment complex where Munni lives.


    Clearly, they had just been followed and photographed by reporters.


    Seeing Munni silent on the other end of the phone, Cheng Mo put away his joking demeanor and seriously asked, "Do you want to get back together with him?"


    Munni didn¡¯t answer immediately. She seriously thought about Cheng Mo¡¯s question in her mind.


    Do I want to get back together with Yisen?


    That¡¯s impossible; they never truly came together in the first place, and she no longer had the courage to dive headfirst into love the way she once did.


    Moments later, she put down the tablet, picked up the phone she had set aside, turned off the speaker, and pressed the phone to her ear, quietly replying, "I don¡¯t want to."


    "Liar." On the other end, Cheng Mo mercilessly exposed Munni¡¯s words.


    "Senior, I¡¯m not lying this time. I really don¡¯t want to get back together with Yisen."


    Unintentionally, her voice spilled out bitter and helpless emotions, causing Cheng Mo to furrow his brow.


    "Munni, you should step out of your world and get some air. I wish you a beautiful encounter."


    Cheng Mo felt that Munni trapped herself in a world that only held her and Yisen; even if she decided to push him out, his presence for so many years filled every corner with his memories, his breaths, and the lingering warmth he left behind.


    "Pfft." His words made Munni chuckle, yet she knew his point was valid. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "By the way, any plans for Christmas? Want to go to Rongyun Town for Christmas together?"


    Munni suddenly remembered Yisen¡¯s proposal from two days ago to spend Christmas at Purple Clouds Mountain and soak in the hot springs.


    After hesitating for a moment, she nodded and agreed, "Sure, okay."

 Chapter 55 - 055: Did You Tear a Net Friend Apart?

    Chapter 55: Chapter 055: Did You Tear a Net Friend Apart?The voice of Yuan Chengmo came through happily from the other end of the phone, "Then it¡¯s happily decided."


    "Okay, I¡¯ll hang up first. Senior, get some rest early. Good night."


    "Good night."


    After hanging up Yuan Chengmo¡¯s call, Munni picked up the tablet and opened Weibo to look at the netizens¡¯ comments.


    "Just divorced and so quickly getting into flirting? City folks sure know how to play."


    "Didn¡¯t it was agreed to get engaged to Xia Yuge? Yet Chairman Xu is being so ambiguous with his ex-wife, what¡¯s he trying to pull?"


    "Could they have divorced just to get headlines? That can¡¯t be, Chairman Xu, you only need to spend a little, and the whole news agency is yours, so why compete for that headline?"


    "Or maybe Munni discovered after divorcing Xu that life isn¡¯t as glamorous as before, so she¡¯s back to seduce Xu and snatch the man away from Xia."


    "Munni is truly shameless, divorced from Xu yet still entangled, and doing it even knowing Xu is dating Xia, seducing Xu for a flirt, such a shameless bitch!"


    Some netizens¡¯ comments were downright mean, Munni could completely ignore them like she used to.


    However, she didn¡¯t want to stifle herself like she did when married to Xu Yisen.


    She was already divorced from Xu Yisen, and her actions no longer affected the Xu Family¡¯s reputation. Her father was no longer around, so no matter what trouble she caused, she didn¡¯t fear implicating him. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    So she thought... since there¡¯s no longer anything holding her back, why should she let others ridicule her?


    She reposted the comment from the netizen who called her a shameless bitch, and attached her own comment ¨C Actually, I don¡¯t really understand what mindset those who say I¡¯m seducing Yisen have. It seems you all haven¡¯t figured out that I was the one who filed for divorce, Yisen was the one dumped! What¡¯s wrong, writing such a long comment, are you uncomfortable with me? There are many who can¡¯t stand me, so who do you think you are? Here¡¯s a big, bold, ¡¯GET LOST!¡¯ You¡¯re welcome.


    After replying, she logged out of Weibo and sent Xu Yisen a text message, letting him know she already had plans for Christmas, and that he should go enjoy the hot springs by himself.


    The next day, Munni was woken up by a call from Liang Jiuchen.


    Last night, she only managed to fall asleep at 3 AM, and now woken up at 8 AM by Liang Jiuchen, she naturally wasn¡¯t in a mood to be nice to him.


    "You better have something important to say, or I¡¯m really done with you."


    Amid the haziness, there was a faint hint of anger and threat in her tone.


    However, on the other end, Liang Jiuchen seemed oblivious to her unfriendly mood and excitedly exclaimed, "Sis! Did you tear into netizens?"


    "What the hell?"


    "Today¡¯s entertainment headlines are all about you tearing into netizens!!"


    Liang Jiuchen¡¯s high-spirited voice woke Munni up immediately. She switched on the speakerphone and opened an entertainment news site.


    Sure enough, the headline read ¨C Xu Yisen¡¯s ex-wife lashes out at netizens over online insults! Shocking everyone!


    She briefly skimmed the news, which mostly described the reason for Munni¡¯s clash with the netizens, and expressed astonishment... Couldn¡¯t believe the always gentle Munni would lose control and lash out at netizens online, even adding a big, bold ¡¯GET LOST!¡¯


    "Oh, it seems I did trash them."


    "Was it necessary? You could just ignore them like nonsense, is it really worth wasting time on such trivial matters?"


    "Not necessary, but I¡¯ve been idle all day, and you won¡¯t even let me keep a boy toy."


    Munni¡¯s calm words left Liang Jiuchen momentarily speechless. A few seconds later, he spoke again, "Sis! You trashed them well! Nicely done! Trash a few more, let them know you¡¯re not to be messed with!"

 Chapter 56: I remember you are not a curious person

    Chapter 56: Chapter 56: I remember you are not a curious personHis fawning agreement made Munni chuckle, she pressed her temples that were aching from lack of sleep and spoke softly, "Stop chatting, I have a headache."


    "Is it because of the netizens? Sis, if you can¡¯t argue with them, I¡¯ll hire internet trolls to help you!"


    "No, it¡¯s because you woke me up, so just shut up."


    Having said this, she hung up the phone without giving Liang Jiuchen a chance to respond.


    After the divorce from Xu Yisen, Munni¡¯s sleep quality drastically declined, especially right after the divorce, she needed sleeping pills almost every day to fall asleep.


    Recently, she finally managed to sleep without sleeping pills, but most of the time, her sleep was still restless.


    Being woken up by Liang Jiuchen now, her headache added to her irritation. She wanted to take a nap, but after tossing and turning for so long without being able to sleep, she had no choice but to get up.


    After having a simple breakfast, she took Bruce out for a walk.


    The winter morning air was very chilly; although the sunlight through the clouds was warm, it couldn¡¯t dispel the pervasive cold chill around her.


    There was a park in her neighborhood, and perhaps due to the weather, there were only a few elderly people walking in the park, making it feel somewhat deserted.


    "Munni."


    As Munni, who was walking Bruce along the path, suddenly heard a familiar call from behind, her body stiffened, and then she slowly turned around.


    Not far behind her stood a familiar figure.


    The lazy winter sunlight gently cast on Xu Yisen, enveloping him in a hazy glow of transience. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Suddenly, the corners of his beautifully lined lips gently lifted into a soft smile that was dazzlingly captivating.


    Seeing Munni only slightly frowning while staring at him, Xu Yisen took steps toward her.


    It wasn¡¯t until he came closer that Munni sluggishly asked him, "Why are you here?"


    "Taking a walk."


    "Don¡¯t you live..."


    Before Munni could finish, Xu Yisen said, "I moved here."


    "Moved where?"


    "Above you, on the 17th floor."


    His answer made Munni frown even more, "When did this happen?"


    "Yesterday."


    "Why didn¡¯t you mention it last night?"


    "Forgot."


    "...!!"


    His eyebrows spread into a light smile, and he softly parted his thin lips in a warm tone, "Pleased to work with you."


    Munni side-eyed him without responding, but inwardly she was shouting¡ªWork with your sister!


    Unlike Munni¡¯s indifference, Bruce, who was being led by her, showed much enthusiasm toward the suddenly appearing Xu Yisen.


    He ran eagerly to Xu Yisen¡¯s side, barking twice, his little face beaming with a warm smile.


    Xu Yisen bent down and patted Bruce¡¯s head, enthusiastically greeting him, "Good morning, Bruce."


    Bruce seemed to appreciate his friendliness, cheerfully sticking out his tongue at him.


    "Who did you make plans with for Christmas?"


    Munni kept her eyes forward and answered honestly, "Senior."


    "What did you guys plan to do?"


    Munni finally shifted her gaze, looking at Xu Yisen with poise and replied somewhat indifferently, "You¡¯re asking too much."


    She was clearly reminding Xu Yisen not to meddle in matters that have nothing to do with him.


    The corner of Xu Yisen¡¯s mouth paused slightly; the chairman of the well-received Fanshu Group rarely got such a retort, and for a moment, he didn¡¯t know how to respond.


    As there was no sound from the side, Xu Yisen¡¯s silent attitude also made Munni realize that what she said was indeed somewhat unfriendly.


    Therefore, she spoke up to explain and add to her previous cold words, "I remember you¡¯re not someone with a strong curiosity."

 Chapter 57 - 057: I’m Only Curious About Your Matters

    Chapter 57: Chapter 057: I¡¯m Only Curious About Your MattersThe Xu Yisen in her impression was a cold and indifferent man, except for his family and the Xia Yuge he liked, she had never seen him show any curiosity or concern for anyone or anything else.


    Xu Yisen naturally understood her meaning, he glanced sideways towards Qin Muni.


    The golden sunlight shone into his dark pupils, which were usually deep as the sea, but at this moment were as clear and bright as a stream.


    His eyes reflected Qin Muni¡¯s calm and nonchalant expression, with a rare trace of tenderness faintly flowing in the depths of his pupils.


    "I¡¯m only curious about your matters."


    The unexpected response caused Qin Muni¡¯s steps to suddenly falter.


    Xu Yisen also stopped; his eyes lingered on the side profile of Qin Muni, with a gentle softness like water carried in the delicate strokes of his brows. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Thank you for caring about me so much, but even as good friends, some boundaries still need to be defined."


    Qin Muni¡¯s voice was gentle and melodious, shattering the ambiguous atmosphere Xu Yisen had just created with a few simple sentences, and her response directly confined Xu Yisen within the realm of friendship.


    As the last word fell, she caught a glimpse of Xu Yisen slightly parting his thin lips as if to say something.


    Fearing she would hear something she couldn¡¯t accept, she hastily interrupted him, changing the topic: "By the way, why did you upload the photos of us dining to Weibo?"


    "I accidentally uploaded it."


    Qin Muni continued to walk, unable to resist giving him a sidelong glance as she heard Xu Yisen¡¯s nonchalant answer.


    How careless must one be to make such a mistake.


    She teased, "Aren¡¯t you afraid Xia Yuge will be unhappy?"


    "Yu Ge and I are just good friends."


    "Pfft," Qin Muni snorted with laughter, finding his answer perfunctory.


    Just good friends? If it were really that simple, she wouldn¡¯t have divorced him.


    The significance of Xia Yuge¡¯s position in his heart was something Qin Muni, who had been in love with him for many years, was naturally keenly aware of.


    Xu Yisen knew well that Qin Muni had completely misunderstood his relationship with Xia Yuge. Yet he wasn¡¯t in a hurry to explain it to her now because he knew she wouldn¡¯t believe him anyway, only thinking he was quibbling, so he changed the topic.


    "You don¡¯t have to pay attention to the comments from netizens."


    Has the matter of her arguing with netizens already blown up for everyone to know?


    "For the past three years, I bore the halo of Mrs. Xu, and every move I made represented the face of the Xu Family. So in public, even smiling had to be done cautiously, fearing I might unintentionally bring shame to the Xu Family, tarnishing the Xu Family¡¯s reputation.


    But now, I am no longer Mrs. Xu. I want to live freely, without reservation, doing what I want to do, saying what I want to say.


    I don¡¯t care how netizens perceive me. How they see me is none of my business, but I hate how public opinion always leans towards you. Obviously, I wasn¡¯t the only one who made mistakes, yet I¡¯m always the one being blamed."


    Qin Muni¡¯s tone was as calm as the sea before a storm, without any ripples, yet inexplicably unsettling.


    Xu Yisen gazed ahead, yet his mind was filled with countless thoughts.


    For the past three years, he had never taken the time to consider Qin Muni because she always reassured him. After marriage, she reined in her pre-wedding antics, becoming so gentle and elegant that even he was surprised.


    Although she still occasionally caused some minor troubles, she always managed to easily resolve them herself, without needing his intervention at all.


    Only now did he fully realize that her true nature was to be lively and mischievous, and all those restraints were nothing but sacrifices she made out of love for him, for the sake of marrying him.


    Only now did he fully understand... how stifling the past three years had been for her.

 Chapter 58 - 058: There is a bottle of sleeping pills on your bedside table

    Chapter 58 - 058: There is a bottle of sleeping pills on your bedside table"I''m sorry."


    His apology was utterly sincere, yet Munni remained unmoved. She glanced at Xu Yisen with an expressionless face and replied, "There''s no need to apologize. We''re already divorced. This current situation is good; we''re still good friends."


    Once again, she pushed him away.


    Xu Yisen tugged at the corner of his mouth helplessly, unable to conceal the bitterness in his smile. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Munni bent down to pick up Bruce, and with a gentle tone, she said to the obedient little fellow in her arms, "Bruce, let''s go home."


    "Bruce and I are heading back first. Thank you for accompanying us on the walk. Goodbye."


    Munni could accept being good friends with Xu Yisen, and she could accept being family with him, but she feared she would never have the courage to be his lover again.


    Therefore, whenever she realized Xu Yisen was trying to close the distance between them, the remaining sense in her mind would subconsciously resist and push him away.


    ...


    On the morning of Christmas Eve, Yuan Chengmo came to pick up Munni to go to Rongyun Town together.


    The two first brought Bruce to Liang Jiuchen''s home, asking him to help take care of Bruce for the next two days until Munni returned.


    Liang Jiuchen originally wanted to ask where the two were going to spend Christmas, but they had no intention of telling him, so he gave up on the idea of tattling to Xu Yisen and promised Munni he would take good care of Bruce.


    After leaving Liang Jiuchen''s home, they drove directly to Rongyun Town.


    Besides Old Student Lane, Rongyun Town is also famous for a river called Changle.


    During festivals, many people would come to the riverbank at night, writing their wishes on river lanterns before putting them into the river.


    Yuan Chengmo''s car passed by Changle River and stopped at the entrance of a hotel about five minutes away from the river.


    "Master knows we''re coming and asked Mistress to prepare our lunch."


    Munni raised her wrist to check the time on her watch and nodded, "Then let''s go to Master''s house after settling the luggage."


    "Okay, sure."


    Yuan Chengmo had pre-booked two luxury rooms; their rooms were right across from each other, very close.


    He went to his room to put down the luggage, made a call to the professor to inform him that he and Munni would visit him, and then went to Munni''s door and knocked.


    Munni, with her hair down, opened the door, seeing Yuan Chengmo ready, she said helplessly, "Senior, please wait for me a moment; I need to touch up my makeup."


    "Okay, go ahead."


    Munni nodded, turned back into the room, opened her suitcase to get her makeup bag, then closed the suitcase and quickly went to the bathroom to touch up.


    Meanwhile, Yuan Chengmo paced into the room, glanced around, wanting to sit on the sofa to wait for Munni. However, as he was retracting his gaze, his eyes fell on a medicine bottle on the nightstand.


    He slightly furrowed his brows, walked to the nightstand; there were two layers, and the top drawer was slightly ajar.


    He reached out to pick up the medicine bottle on the cabinet, his brows furrowing tighter and tighter.


    When Munni finished her makeup and came out of the bathroom, Yuan Chengmo was sitting on the sofa with a serious expression, frowning.


    It wasn''t until she stood before him that Yuan Chengmo came back to his senses and looked up at her.


    She teased, "What are you thinking about, so lost in thought?"


    "I just saw a bottle of sleeping pills on your nightstand. Was it left by the previous guest, and the housekeeping staff forgot to clean it up?" He even thought up an excuse for Munni.


    Munni''s smile froze abruptly, and she looked down at Yuan Chengmo, still sitting on the sofa.


    His eyes were clear and bright, and as he gazed at her, a slight ripple slowly arose from the depths of his pupils.

 Chapter 59: Which Lucky Girl Could Catch His Eye

    Chapter 59 - 59: Which Lucky Girl Could Catch His EyeYuan Chengmo had already discerned the answer from the expression on Munni''s face, that the bottle of sleeping pills wasn''t left by the previous guest, but was hers. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    When he held the bottle in his hand just now, he gently shook it, feeling that more than half of the pills had been consumed.


    "Having trouble sleeping?"


    Munni lowered her eyes and nodded gently, "Yes, it''s been getting better recently."


    "How long have you been taking them?"


    "More than five months."


    More than five months ago, she divorced Xu Yisen.


    Yuan Chengmo suppressed the dissatisfaction in his heart towards Xu Yisen, stood up from the sofa, and a warm smile slowly spread across his face.


    He reached out and affectionately patted Munni''s head, "If you can''t sleep, you could see a doctor. Sleeping pills can become addictive if taken for too long, and they''re not good for your body."


    Just like before, even if Munni made a mistake, Yuan Chengmo would never blame her. He always gently patted her head and comforted her in the world''s most tender voice.


    Yet, this approach of his made her feel more uncomfortable than directly scolding her.


    She lowered her voice, a hint of fatigue in her tone, "I''m afraid of people finding out."


    She had considered seeing a psychologist, but the thought of being discovered and reported by the media as falling into depression after not being able to handle the divorce with Xu Yisen made her shrink back in fear.


    Because she had always been proud, she would not allow others to use her exposed weakness as a laughing stock to ridicule her.


    Yuan Chengmo placed his hands on Munni''s shoulders, and she instinctively looked up to meet his gaze.


    In his eyes was the familiar indulgence and tenderness Munni knew, "Munni, no one will laugh at you. Even if someone does, it doesn''t matter, your senior will protect you."


    Munni had known Yuan Chengmo for nine years, and during these nine years, he had been like a big brother, a good mentor, and a beneficial friend.


    So while she feared the world seeing through her vulnerability, she could expose all her weaknesses in front of him without any burden, because her trust in him was deep and unwavering.


    When Yuan Chengmo''s gaze caught the hint of guilt between Munni''s eyebrows, he changed from his previously serious demeanor to a carefree one, draping an arm over her shoulder like a good buddy, "Come on, don''t keep master and his wife waiting."


    "Okay."


    Since the professor''s house wasn''t far from the hotel, Yuan Chengmo didn''t drive but instead hailed a tricycle.


    After getting into the tricycle, Yuan Chengmo chatted warmly with the driver, "Driver, when I came to Rongyun Town four years ago, tricycles didn''t even have motors. Things have changed so much now?"


    The driver was amused by his words, "Times are progressing. Nowadays, people aren''t as diligent, and they don''t want to do hard labor and wear their bodies out either."


    "The times are indeed progressing, making many things easier. But I must say, your generation''s diligence and capability are examples worthy of our learning. You''re absolutely right, making money is important, but health is even more so."


    "The hardships our generation endured, your generation probably couldn''t imagine. Without working hard, we''d be left starving."


    The two of them continued their casual conversation until they reached the professor''s door. When Yuan Chengmo was taking out money from his wallet, the driver smiled kindly at Munni and said, "Young lady, you''re lucky to have found such a dependable young man."


    Munni couldn''t help but laugh, "He is good, but he''s not mine. I wonder which lucky girl will catch his eye in the future."

 Chapter 60 - 060: Munni, are you still planning to find a partner?

    Chapter 60 - 060: Munni, are you still planning to find a partner?Hearing her words, Yuan Chengmo''s actions slightly paused, he glanced at her, and when he looked away, a faint smile spread across his clear eyes.


    After paying the fare, the two said goodbye to the tricycle driver and got off the bike.


    The professor and his wife had been waiting for them and warmly opened the door to welcome them in once they heard the doorbell. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    They had prepared a lot of food that Munni and Yuan Chengmo liked, and the two ate very contentedly.


    As it had been a long time since the four of them got together, they sat and chatted for another two hours after lunch.


    At two o''clock, Yuan Chengmo received a phone call. After frowning and hanging up, he helplessly said to Munni, "I need to go back to the hotel for a bit to handle some things. You stay here with Shifu; I''ll come back to pick you up once I''m done."


    Munni smiled and nodded, "Be careful then. See you later."


    After Yuan Chengmo left, the professor was invited by a friend to play chess, leaving only Munni and the professor''s wife, Wang Xuejun, at home.


    Seeing no one else around, Wang Xuejun asked the question she''d been pondering for a while, "Munni, are you planning to find someone?"


    Munni nodded, playfully teasing, "Yes, do you have someone suitable to introduce to me, Shimu?"


    Her answer made Wang Xuejun quite excited, and she eagerly nodded, "Yes! Cheng Mo is very suitable!"


    "...!!"


    Seeing that Munni remained silent, Wang Xuejun got more enthusiastic and began praising Yuan Chengmo.


    "You see, you and Cheng Mo have known each other for so many years, you understand each other very well. I may not know everything about him, but you certainly do! He''s mature, steady, gentle, considerate, generous, handsome, and he can make a lot of money!"


    "...!!"


    Wang Xuejun continued, "Cheng Mo has kept himself pure for years, looking like someone dedicated and affectionate. Shimu''s eye for people is quite sharp, and I think Cheng Mo is especially reliable. It''s a pity I don''t have a daughter, or I''d marry her to Cheng Mo! But you''re like half a daughter to me, can''t let outsiders take advantage."


    "...!!"


    Munni helplessly stared at the excited Wang Xuejun, seeing her about to praise Yuan Chengmo to the skies, Munni had to interrupt her.


    "Shimu, Senior and I are like siblings; how could we become lovers? Our current state is great, plus Senior might not even fancy me."


    Her last playful comment made Wang Xuejun raise an eyebrow slightly and silently rebut in her heart¡ªCheng Mo not fancy you? I''m afraid he fancied you as far back as nine years ago!


    Of course, some things are naturally not for Wang Xuejun to tell Munni.


    "Don''t rush to reject, think about it, anyway Shimu approves of you two."


    Munni couldn''t directly reject Wang Xuejun again, she politely nodded, "Got it."


    The two then sat and chatted about family matters for a good while, later, Wang Xuejun, feeling bored, took Munni to play mahjong.


    Yuan Chengmo came back to pick up Munni around five, but after ringing the doorbell for a while with no answer, he called Munni to find out she and Wang Xuejun had gone to the nearby mahjong parlor.


    Munni hadn''t played mahjong for a long time, naturally, she couldn''t compare to the housewives who would come to the parlor during leisure time. After several rounds, she hardly won any.


    When Yuan Chengmo found Munni at the mahjong parlor, she was just winning a self-drawn hand and happily turned around to give him a thumbs up.


    Yuan Chengmo was amused by her silly look and gently reached out to pat her head.

 Chapter 61 - 061: Senior, it’s so nice to have you here

    Chapter 61 - 061: Senior, it''s so nice to have you hereThe aunt sitting across from Munni glanced up at Yuan Chengmo, who was standing behind Munni, and teased, "Girl, is this your boyfriend? He''s really handsome!"


    Munni chuckled lightly and shook her head in denial, "No, we''re just good friends."


    "Young man, do you have a partner?"


    "No, I don''t."


    "I have a niece who''s also single. I can introduce her to you." sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Haha, thank you for your kind offer, Auntie, but I''m not looking for a partner at the moment."


    "Alright then."


    Feeling bad for making Yuan Chengmo wait too long, Munni decided to leave after another round, and she apologized to the other three aunts.


    Yuan Chengmo and Munni bade farewell to Wang Xuejun and left the mahjong parlor together.


    The winter night descended more swiftly than in other seasons, and though it was only a little past five, the sky was already darkening.


    The streetlights stretched their shadows long as they walked side by side. Munni looked at the silhouettes on the ground and couldn''t help but chuckle, remembering how Wang Xuejun attempted to play matchmaker between her and Yuan Chengmo at lunchtime. She found Wang Xuejun''s idea amusingly odd.


    Yuan Chengmo glanced at Munni, who seemed amused by something, and his lips formed an uncontrollable slight smile as he teased, "I''ve never seen anyone lose money and still be this happy."


    His comment made Munni laugh even more. Her charming eyes curved into crescent shapes, and the soft yellow streetlight shone into her eyes, as if stars were flickering within, radiating an enchanting brilliance.


    "Senior, it''s so nice to have you around."


    "Tsk tsk, Senior has too many admirers. If you fancy him, you might as well take a number and stand in line."


    "Aiya, we know each other so well already. How about a backdoor pass for me?" she said, playfully ingratiating herself closer to Yuan Chengmo.


    Feigning disdain, Yuan Chengmo gave her a sidelong glance and quickened his pace, leaving her behind.


    Munni, running after him, didn''t see the clear spring-like pool in his eyes, tinged with a fondness that made one''s heart skip a beat.


    After walking for a while, they finally saw a tricycle, and they waved it down eagerly.


    "Driver, please take us to Changle River."


    Munni turned her head, "Are we going to set river lanterns?"


    "Yeah."


    "The last time we set lanterns together was four years ago. Time flies."


    "Yes, look at you, you''re getting old."


    Munni rolled her eyes and scornfully uttered, "Shameless!"


    "Alright, in my eyes, you''re still a goddess as beautiful as ever."


    Feigning arrogance, Munni gave him a sidelong glance with a soft "Hmmph."


    Her adorable stance made Yuan Chengmo unable to hold back his laughter.


    The tricycle didn''t take long to arrive at Changle River.


    Being Christmas Eve, many couples gathered by the river to set river lanterns, and on the grass by the riverbank, many were selling them.


    Munni and Yuan Chengmo bought river lanterns, sat on the grass to write their wishes on them, then lit them and walked to the river''s edge, letting the lanterns drift along with the current.


    "Hungry?"


    Munni nodded, "A little."


    Yuan Chengmo slipped one hand into the pocket of his coat while affectionately placing the other on Munni''s shoulder, "Come on, Senior will treat you to something delicious."


    "Sure."


    The night''s breeze was a bit chilly, lifting Munni''s long hair off her shoulders. She gazed at the busy street ahead, chuckling softly, "Senior, sometimes I really feel like I''m getting old, without the energy I used to have."


    "That''s called maturity, not aging. You''re still young. If anyone''s going to age first, it would be me."


    "Hahaha, that''s true."

 Chapter 62: Don’t worry, Senior won’t murder you

    Chapter 62 - 62: Don''t worry, Senior won''t murder youThe two of them walked back to the hotel on foot, chatting intermittently along the way, just like when they used to hang out and walk home together during their university days.


    Time waits for no one; in the blink of an eye, many years have already passed. Fortunately, they are still each other''s best friends.


    As soon as they stepped into the hotel, they were enveloped by the warm air, both letting out a sigh of relief. Munni rubbed her somewhat frozen hands, muttering, "In this damn weather, I still agreed to walk back with you. This must be true love!"


    "Tsk tsk, are you going to confess to me again?"


    Munni rolled her eyes, full of disdain.


    They entered the elevator one after the other, and Yuan Chengmo reached out to press the button for the fifteenth floor.


    "Isn''t our room on the ninth floor?"


    "Oh, I''m taking you to the rooftop to catch the northwest wind."


    Munni rolled her eyes again and feigned a fierce threat, "If you dare to make me catch the wind again, I''ll push you straight off the fifteenth floor."


    "Tsk tsk, how did I end up raising a white-eyed wolf by my side." sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Munni subtly curved her lips into a smile and chose not to bicker with Yuan Chengmo anymore. She leaned tiredly against the elevator wall, lifting her head to watch the changing floor numbers.


    When the elevator reached the fifteenth floor, it made a "ding" sound as the doors slowly opened.


    Yuan Chengmo stepped out of the elevator first, giving Munni, who remained inside, a meaningful look. Only then did Munni follow him out of the elevator.


    The whole floor was surprisingly quiet. Munni looked up at Yuan Chengmo walking ahead and asked, "Where are we going?"


    Yuan Chengmo turned a corner and pointed towards the staircase in front of them, "Heading there."


    Munni followed his finger to see a staircase with five or six steps, leading to a closed wooden door, which must be the rooftop.


    "Why does it feel so spooky?"


    She lightly frowned, her slightly wary expression making Yuan Chengmo amused.


    Without saying a word, he grabbed Munni''s cold little hand and pulled her up the stairs.


    "Don''t worry, Senior won''t murder you."


    "...!!!" At a time like this, it''s better not to say such things.


    They climbed the stairs step by step, finally reaching the door. Yuan Chengmo stopped and took a sudden step back, "You open the door."


    "Isn''t this the time when you''re supposed to nobly stand in front of me?"


    Yuan Chengmo chuckled softly, "Don''t worry, no monsters or demons."


    "In my eyes, you are one."


    Munni grumbled softly as she reached out to turn the doorknob and opened the wooden door.


    The scene unfolding before her eyes made Munni involuntarily widen her eyes.


    "Merry Christmas Eve, little Junior."


    A warm voice laced with gentle laughter came from behind her.


    The hotel''s rooftop is equipped with a sunroom for guests to enjoy the scenery.


    Due to the hotel''s location, guests can leisurely sit in the sunroom and take in the view of most of the town.


    Yuan Chengmo rented the entire sunroom, had the hotel staff decorate it, set up a two-meter-high Christmas tree, and piled gifts beneath it.


    The room also had a dining table, with all the food on it covered with silver cloches.


    The table was by the glass wall, providing a full view of the town''s serene and beautiful night scenery.


    Overwhelmed with surprise and emotion, Munni couldn''t help but tease, "Tsk tsk, good thing I''m not afraid of heights."


    "Don''t worry, even if you were, I wouldn''t push you off."


    "...!"


    Munni took off the coat she was wearing and draped it over the chair back, then pulled out a chair and sat down.

 Chapter 63 - 063: He Waited for Her and Xu Yisen to Divorce for Three Whole Years

    Chapter 63 - 063: He Waited for Her and Xu Yisen to Divorce for Three Whole YearsYuan Chengmo also took off his coat, sat opposite her, and on the table were candles. Through the flickering flame, he gazed straight at Qin Muni sitting across, his smile at the corners of his mouth growing ever softer.


    "Finally, I can make up for all the holidays I owed you over the past three years."


    Under the glow of the candlelight, Qin Muni''s face appeared increasingly enchanting, like fine jade. She slowly lifted the corners of her mouth, her exquisitely striking features blooming with a dazzling elegance.


    "Seeing your sincere offerings, I''ll reluctantly forgive your indifference towards me over the past few years."


    "Thank you, goddess."


    Qin Muni lightly chuckled, slightly tilting her head, clearly seeing the couples by the Changle River not far away, setting afloat river lanterns.


    The river lanterns carried the couples'' beautiful wishes as they drifted in the river. On the once dark and tranquil river surface, each flickering lantern seemed like the brightest stars in the night sky, embellishing the entire Changle River with breathtaking beauty.


    Yuan Chengmo lifted the silver cover of the plates in front of them, releasing the aroma of the food.


    Qin Muni withdrew her gaze, lowered her eyes to look at the food before her, and teased, "You certainly prepared well. Looks like you''ve learned quite a bit about charming girls abroad these years."


    Yuan Chengmo pulled out the cork of the wine and poured it into his and Qin Muni''s glasses.


    Upon hearing Qin Muni''s tease, he chuckled softly, "Preparation was absolutely necessary."


    After all, he had waited for her divorce from Xu Yisen for three whole years.


    "I wonder which girl in the future will be so fortunate to catch your eye."


    After continuing to tease, Qin Muni lowered her head to pick up a knife and fork, elegantly slicing the steak.


    She completely missed the deep and intense emotions lingering in Yuan Chengmo''s eyes as he gazed at her.


    If she hadn''t missed it, perhaps she would have clearly known which girl he had set his heart on.


    Back in college, it wasn''t just Yuan Chengmo who was close to Qin Muni, but also his other friend Zhao Ziji.


    Zhao Ziji, too, admired the junior Qin Muni who was not coquettish or pretentious, so after a week of consideration, he confessed to Qin Muni.


    At that time, Qin Muni was entirely focused on Xu Yisen, and Ziji''s confession was undoubtedly a burden to her.


    She gently rejected Zhao Ziji, feeling guilty and embarrassed, she later avoided him at every turn.


    Yuan Chengmo secretly loved Qin Muni for years yet never confessed to her. It was not because he hadn''t thought of revealing his feelings, but rather he feared repeating Yuan Ziji''s experience, thus ended up quelling the thought.


    In the world of emotions, he was far less courageous than Qin Muni was in pursuing Xu Yisen back then.


    He also knew well, Qin Muni always saw him as her best friend, as an elder brother, pursuing her would not be easy, but he was quite willing to give it a try.


    This was probably the happiest Christmas Eve and Christmas Qin Muni had experienced in years.


    The two sat in the sunroom, drinking wine, chatting, and by midnight, they sat cross-legged beneath the Christmas tree, together opening the gifts piled under it.


    In the early morning, she posted a message on Weibo. The pictures attached included the view outside the window, the two-meter-tall Christmas tree, the candle-lit dinner, and the silly photo taken while they both munched on apples.


    The Weibo caption read¡ª#NineYearRevolutionaryFriendship# I wish every nine years ahead will have you with me, Happy Christmas Eve, Merry Christmas.


    ... S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 64: Public opinion once again favors Xu Yisen.

    Chapter 64 - 64: Public opinion once again favors Xu Yisen.On Christmas Day, Munni and Yuan Chengmo got up and had breakfast together. They planned to wander around Old Student Lane and then go see a movie.


    However, right after breakfast, on the way to Old Student Lane, Yuan Chengmo received a call from his brother saying that there was an urgent matter at home and he needed to return.


    Helplessly, the two had to cancel their original plans and drive back to G City.


    After Yuan Chengmo dropped Munni home, he hurried back to his own place.


    Munni returned home, put her luggage away, and made a call to Liang Jiuchen.


    The phone rang for a long time. Just as Munni was about to hang up, Liang Jiuchen''s voice suddenly appeared, sounding vague and confused, "Oh, sis, what''s up?"


    From the sound of his voice, Munni guessed that this guy must have gone out drinking too much last night.


    "Are you home? I''m coming to pick up Bruce."


    "Bruce? What Bruce?"


    As the words fell, Liang Jiuchen, still lying in bed, suddenly woke up. He cleared his throat and chuckled awkwardly, "Haha, sis, that Bruce... Yisen took him away?"


    "What?"


    Worried that Munni would be displeased by his actions, he quickly explained, "Sis, I definitely didn''t intentionally fail to take good care of Bruce. It''s just that you suddenly handed Bruce over to me, and I couldn''t cancel the gathering, so... I had no choice."


    Munni didn''t blame Liang Jiuchen, after all, it was indeed her fault for not notifying him in advance, so she nodded, "Okay, I got it. I''ll hang up first."


    "Sis..."


    As Munni was about to hang up, Liang Jiuchen suddenly called out anxiously.


    "Hmm, what''s up?"


    "Well... you... um... I... just..."


    He stuttered for quite a while but couldn''t say anything, and Munni couldn''t help rolling her eyes, impatiently urging, "What exactly do you want to say?"


    Liang Jiuchen took a deep breath before finally speaking the words he had held back for a long time, "Are you and Senior Cheng Mo together now?"


    "What the hell?" S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Isn''t that what your post on Weibo last night meant?"


    Munni couldn''t help rolling her eyes, "You''re overthinking it, there''s nothing like that."


    "That''s good, that''s good. Yesterday at the party, people were joking about you two, saying how Senior Cheng Mo dared to hit on Yisen''s ex-wife. They even said you''re pretty capable, ditching Yisen''s strong backing to latch onto Senior Cheng Mo''s leg."


    When Munni heard Liang Jiuchen''s words, her expression remained calm, as if Liang Jiuchen was discussing someone else''s gossip with her, not hers.


    "Okay, got it."


    "Sis, I think... it''s better to keep a low profile recently."


    Munni knew Liang Jiuchen was telling her this for two reasons: one was to prepare her mentally to avoid anger if she accidentally heard someone discussing her; the second was to suggest she keep some distance from Yuan Chengmo.


    Regarding Liang Jiuchen''s reminder, Munni simply replied calmly, "I know what I''m doing, I''ll hang up now."


    After hanging up the call with Liang Jiuchen, Munni didn''t contact Xu Yisen directly but instead logged onto Weibo to check the post she made yesterday while slightly drunk.


    The number of reposts and comments exceeded her expectations. Most netizens were ridiculing her for having a new lover so soon after her divorce, with some even sympathizing with Xu Yisen, questioning if their marriage had ended because Munni cheated first.


    Munni found it amusing that such a simple Weibo post pushed her into the spotlight again, and unsurprisingly, once more the public opinion was in favor of the outstanding Xu Yisen.

 Chapter 65 - 065: A Couple Who Have Been Honest with Each Other

    Chapter 65 - 065: A Couple Who Have Been Honest with Each OtherOriginally intending to avoid unnecessary trouble, she thought about simply deleting the Weibo post she made last night, but after a moment, she felt that wasn''t right. If she deleted the post without any real reason, it would make her look guilty.


    After a brief moment of hesitation, she decided to ignore the Weibo issue and made a phone call to Yisen.


    The phone barely rang a few times before Yisen''s gentle voice came through, "Yes, Munni."


    "Are you busy?"


    "No."


    "Are you at home or the office?"


    "At home."


    "I heard from Jiuchen that Bruce is at your place? I''d like to take him home."


    "Alright, then come up. The apartment number is 1701, and the password is the old password for our home."


    The phrase "our home" rolled off his tongue naturally, as if it were to be expected.


    "Okay, got it." S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Qin Muni took the elevator to the seventeenth floor. As she was about to enter the password at Yisen''s door, her hand suddenly paused.


    Out of politeness, she rang the doorbell.


    The doorbell had barely rung when the door opened. Yisen looked down slightly at Qin Muni, who was a little shorter than him, "Why didn''t you just come in?"


    Qin Muni didn''t directly tell Yisen her thoughts, she just said tactfully, "I was afraid it might be inconvenient for you."


    A playful, roguish smile suddenly curved at the corner of Yisen''s mouth. A mischievous glint spread slowly in his obsidian-like eyes as he parted his thin lips and said lightly, "We''re already so comfortable with each other as a couple, what''s there to be inconvenient about?"


    The teasing words slid from his mouth without the slightest awkwardness.


    Qin Muni had never seen this cheeky side of Yisen before, and couldn''t help but stare in amazement. The next second, she flushed with embarrassment and gave Yisen a resentful, upward glance.


    He didn''t feel embarrassed at all; instead, he let out a low, chuckling laugh.


    His laughter was very pleasant, like a sound of striking jade, containing a joyful humor that gently drifted into Qin Muni''s ears, like a spring breeze creating gentle ripples across her heart.


    Yisen stifled his laughter, tilted his body slightly, and invited Qin Muni inside, "Come in, Bruce is playing."


    "You can just bring him out; I''ll wait here for you."


    Yisen glanced at her, seeing her clear refusal to come inside, he didn''t press the matter. He nodded and said, "Wait a moment," before turning back into the house to Bruce''s room, where Bruce was happily playing with a stuffed toy.


    Soon, Yisen came back to the door cradling Bruce, gently patting Bruce''s head. Bruce blinked obediently up at him.


    "Looks like Bruce really likes me. Bring him around more often, I''ve got a room set aside for him." As he spoke, he handed Bruce over to Qin Muni.


    "Okay, sure. Thank you for taking care of him for me."


    Yisen nodded, paused for a few seconds, and then said, "Since you''re so grateful, why not give yourself a chance to show it?"


    Qin Muni couldn''t help but roll her eyes, recalling the last time he asked her to treat him. She thought Yisen really had a lot of free time recently.


    "What are you plotting now?" she asked in a tone full of disdain.


    Her wary attitude amused Yisen, "Let''s go to Purple Clouds Mountain for Christmas."


    Qin Muni blinked lightly, her long eyelashes fluttering slightly as she realized Christmas hadn''t passed yet.


    "No, thanks. I just got back from Rongyun Town, and I''m a little tired," she shook her head, politely declining Yisen''s offer.


    Yisen had expected her to refuse, so he didn''t seem very disappointed. He simply nodded and then shifted his strategy, "Then how about you invite me over to your place for dinner?"

 Chapter 66 - 066: Coming to the Ex-wife’s House for a Free Meal Is Not a Good Habit

    Chapter 66 - 066: Coming to the Ex-wife''s House for a Free Meal Is Not a Good Habit"Have you really fallen so far that you have to come to my house for dinner every day now?" Her teasing words carried a hint of obvious disdain. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Xu Yisen pretended not to catch the meaning behind Qin Muni''s words and instead replied excitedly, "Every day? That''s a great idea. Since you don''t mind, I''ll just come over every day for a meal."


    "...!!" That''s not what she meant at all!!


    Qin Muni calmly glanced sideways at Xu Yisen, didn''t even bother to answer him, and turned away holding Bruce.


    Bruce lay on her shoulder, gazing longingly at Xu Yisen who was standing still. As she turned, he let out a pitiful howl, as if Qin Muni was forcibly separating him from Yisen.


    "You little traitor, it''s only been a day, and you''re already siding with him."


    Qin Muni gently petted Bruce as she pretended to grumble about Bruce''s overly friendly attitude towards Xu Yisen.


    She had just returned home, not even five minutes in, when the doorbell rang.


    Qin Muni glanced at the monitor to see who was outside, and her eyebrows raised involuntarily.


    She opened the door and stared expressionlessly at Xu Yisen, whom she had just seen five minutes ago, "What are you doing here?"


    "Bruce''s toys were left at my place, so I brought them over." He said, raising a large bag in his hand.


    Qin Muni glanced at the large bag in his hand; indeed, it contained a pair of toys, "These aren''t his."


    When she sent Bruce to Liang Jiuchen''s house, she had hurriedly forgotten to bring Bruce''s toys, only bringing his food.


    "I bought these for him."


    "So, what?"


    "So I gave them to him; now they''re his."


    Qin Muni pursed her lips, "Alright then, thanks."


    Xu Yisen handed the bag to her, and as she reached out to take it, Xu Yisen suddenly put his other arm around her shoulders, gently turned her body, and slipped sideways.


    Holding the bag, Qin Muni stood at the door and blinked slowly, and before she knew it, Xu Yisen had already snuck into her home.


    Realizing what happened, she chuckled, genuinely feeling that ever since she and Xu Yisen got divorced, the guy seemed to have become out of sorts.


    For instance, that little move just now, it was really childish, the old mature and steady Xu Yisen would never have done such a thing.


    Qin Muni walked into the room with the bag, closing the door behind her. When she got to the living room, Xu Yisen was already playing happily with Bruce on the sofa.


    "Why did you come in?"


    "Didn''t you say you would treat me to dinner? I''m here to freeload." He said with an air of entitlement.


    Qin Muni placed the bag on the sofa, tucked back her long hair, and quipped, "It''s not a good habit to freeload off your ex-wife."


    Xu Yisen''s lips curved slightly, and a faint smile appeared in his deep eyes, "Good thing I''m not one for rules."


    Qin Muni crossed her arms, leisurely watching Xu Yisen lazily recline on the sofa, "Tsk tsk, separating made me realize just how shameless you can be."


    "Let me freeload a few more meals and you''ll discover even more."


    Qin Muni rolled her eyes and lowered her arms, "I''m going to the study, you play with Bruce. Remember to close the door when you leave."


    Saying this, she didn''t bother with Xu Yisen, turned, and walked towards the stairs.


    Xu Yisen watched her leave, the smile in his eyes like tiny waves at sunset, filled with endless tenderness.


    The always lively Qin Muni had, since divorcing Xu Yisen, developed a good habit of reading.

 Chapter 67 - 067: I Need Yisen as My Backer

    Chapter 67 - 067: I Need Yisen as My BackerWhen the two got married, the study on the second floor was Xu Yisen''s office, and he spent most of his time at home in the study.


    After the divorce, Qin Muni remodeled the study, and when she had nothing to do, she would curl up on the chaise longue in the study to read.


    The crystal chandelier above cast a soft warm light, like water, spilling over Qin Muni who was half-lying on the chaise longue, covered with a blanket.


    Her long, jet-black hair casually draped over her shoulders, glistening with dazzling specks of light under the illumination.


    The phone beside her suddenly rang. Qin Muni put down the book, picked up the phone, glanced at the caller ID, and her smile unconsciously brightened a bit. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She answered the call teasingly, "Pregnant woman, you''re almost due, and you still have the mind to call me?"


    The next second, Wu Yuchen''s dissatisfied complaint came from the other end: "Don''t even mention it, I''ve almost been driven crazy by my husband recently. He won''t let me touch my phone, saying there''s radiation. I don''t understand, this is our second child, and he''s still making such a fuss."


    Though she was expressing her dissatisfaction with her husband, Wu Yuchen''s tone was laced with sweetness.


    "Tsk tsk, are you complaining or showing off your love? Don''t you know I''m still single? Is it really nice to hit me like this?"


    Wu Yuchen couldn''t help but laugh, "I couldn''t tell you''re still single, especially with all the attention you''ve been getting lately."


    Qin Muni naturally heard that she was probing into the gossip about her and Yuan Chengmo, and Xu Yisen these past few days.


    "Things that are completely unrelated get written by reporters as if they were real."


    Knowing Qin Muni wouldn''t lie to her, Wu Yuchen changed the topic when she denied it.


    "Is Xu Yisen really going to invest in your restaurant? You''re divorced, yet still keeping such a close distance, is this really okay?"


    The slightly worried voice of Wu Yuchen came from the other end, making Qin Muni''s lips curl up into a bitter smile.


    The study door was slightly ajar, and just as she was about to answer Wu Yuchen, she faintly heard footsteps approaching.


    She lifted the blanket off her, got up, and walked to the large glass window, expressionlessly overlooking the bustling city below.


    "Yu Chen, do you know how they laugh at me? They say, Qin Muni''s father is gone, she''s divorced from Xu Yisen, let''s see how long she can pretend to be aloof without such powerful backing.


    In the three months right after divorcing Yisen, there were almost daily visitors wanting to see me, they were the company''s directors wanting me to voluntarily sell my shares.


    Once... someone even threatened me with a knife, saying if I didn''t sell my shares, I would have to experience the sharpness of that knife.


    I really shouldn''t keep such a close distance with Yisen, I should indeed avoid him, but... I need Yisen as support."


    Even though she was a company director and shareholder, compared to the other directors and shareholders of Fanshu Group, wasn''t each one a sly fox that leaves nothing behind?


    Without the Xu family''s protection, it wouldn''t be long before she would be forced to hand over all her shares, and those cunning old foxes might directly get rid of her to prevent potential future retaliation, after all, why worry about a woman without backing?


    Or if they have some humanity, they would send her abroad, never giving her the chance to set foot on this land again in her life.


    Wu Yuchen sighed lightly, she could completely imagine Qin Muni''s precarious situation, "Aren''t you worried Xu Yisen might fall for you?"


    The glass reflected Qin Muni''s delicate face, an ironic smile flitting across her exquisite features, "Do you know how many years I''ve pursued him? If he were to fall for me, it would have happened long ago."


    "People only learn to cherish after losing, what if he''s just that kind of stubborn person?"

 Chapter 68 - 068: We haven’t performed together for a long time

    Chapter 68 - 068: We haven''t performed together for a long timeQin Muni pursed her lips without answering, "...!"


    "Actually, you''ve thought about it too. It all comes down to still having feelings for him, so you feel that even if he likes you, it wouldn''t matter."


    Qin Muni did not deny it, and she clearly knew that at this moment, Xu Yisen was standing outside the study, listening clearly to what she had just said to Wu Yuchen.


    The words just now were intentionally spoken for Xu Yisen to hear.


    It was to prove whether her suspicions about his recent unusual behavior were correct.


    "Stop playing with your phone; the radiation isn''t good for the baby."


    Wu Yuchen knew that Qin Muni was unwilling to continue the topic, so she rolled her eyes and disdainfully said, "Why are you behaving just like my husband."


    "Take good care of yourself, and I''ll visit you when the baby is born."


    "You better come see me, or you''ll never hear the end of it."


    Qin Muni couldn''t help but laugh, "Got it, I''m hanging up."


    "Mm, bye-bye."


    After hanging up, Qin Muni crossed her arms, squinting slightly at her own reflection in the glass window.


    The faint sound of footsteps echoed in her ears again, but unlike before, this time the footsteps grew fainter ¡ª Xu Yisen had left.


    ...


    It wasn''t until evening, after Xu Yisen had left, that he came to Qin Muni''s home, by which time she had already prepared dinner.


    "Seems like I''ve come just at the right time." S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Qin Muni cast him a sidelong glance, took off her apron and casually draped it over the chair beside her, "Today is Christmas, why aren''t you with Xia Yuge?"


    Without thinking, he blurted out, "Mm, I''d rather see you."


    Qin Muni pursed her lips, taking it as a jest.


    Throughout the meal, neither of them spoke much, though Xu Yisen did compliment Qin Muni''s improved cooking skills a few times.


    After dinner, Xu Yisen showed no intention of leaving, pulling Qin Muni to the music room.


    "We haven''t played a duet in a long time."


    "It has been a long time." Qin Muni nodded gently, strolling to the piano.


    The cleaning lady came every week to tidy the house, so even though the piano hadn''t been used for over two years, it hadn''t gathered any dust and remained as good as new.


    "Shall we play a piece?"


    Qin Muni slowly turned her head, looking at Xu Yisen standing behind her. His smile was warm like the sun, and his deep, dark eyes were as gentle as water.


    Somewhere along the line, Qin Muni seemed to have gotten used to this always-smiling Xu Yisen. The impression of the indifferent and unapproachable Xu Yisen seemed to be increasingly blurred.


    "Mm, alright." She nodded gently, walked to the side table, and opened the violin case lying on it, revealing a brand new, dark brown violin.


    Her father had given her many violins, yet this one seemed the most significant.


    Because, it was with this violin that she had played her first duet with Xu Yisen at their wedding.


    Qin Muni took out the violin, and looked up at Xu Yisen, who was already sitting at the piano, and asked, "Shall we play Canon together?"


    "Mm."


    Xu Yisen nodded slightly, his long fingers poised over the keys, and in the next moment, his fingers danced swiftly and nimbly over the keys, the melodious and pleasing sound of the piano flowing like water.


    Qin Muni stood a little distance from him, watching his profile intently as she gracefully lifted the bow and played on the violin strings.


    The crystal chandelier''s light shone on Xu Yisen, exuding a clear and noble aura, as if enveloping him in layers of hazy halos.


    In a daze, Qin Muni seemed to be transported back to a concert eleven years ago.

 Chapter 69 - 069: Who Has the Courage to Accept Your Donation

    Chapter 69 - 069: Who Has the Courage to Accept Your DonationAt that time, she had just met Xu Yisen not long ago. When she heard that Xu Yisen would be performing at the concert held at school, she tried everything she could to attend the concert.


    The private high school that Xu Yisen attended was the most prestigious in the city. The school only focused on quality, not quantity, in admissions. Therefore, all students who could enter this private school not only had a noble or governmental family background but also extraordinary talent.


    Tickets for the school concert were only sold to the school staff and students, as well as their families and friends.


    Qin Muni persuaded her father to use his connections to buy front-row tickets for the concert from a teacher who worked at the school at a high price.


    There were a total of fifteen performances at the concert, with Xu Yisen being the grand finale.


    At the time, he performed in a duet with a pretty girl. Qin Muni sat in the audience, feeling extremely envious of the girl having the honor to perform with Xu Yisen.


    Xu Yisen sat gracefully at the piano, the spotlight shining down on him, his fingers dancing lightly over the black and white keys, pouring out the melodious tune through his fingertips.


    Qin Muni sat dumbfounded in the audience, staring at the stage where Xu Yisen shone like a star, her love for him fermenting like flour, expanding ceaselessly.


    At that moment, she made up her mind to study the violin diligently, hoping that one day she could be lucky enough to duet with Xu Yisen like that pretty girl.


    Some things do yield rewards if you work hard enough.


    However, in matters of the heart, it''s not always the case. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    So after years of hard work, she finally became good enough to duet with Xu Yisen, but still couldn''t take a permanent place in his heart.


    As the piece ended, Qin Muni withdrew her gaze from Xu Yisen and gently laid down the violin.


    "Munni, your performance is getting more and more outstanding."


    Qin Muni smiled gently, "Thank you." She then placed the violin back into the violin case.


    Xu Yisen stood up from the chair, inserted one hand into his trouser pocket, and paced to stand behind Qin Muni.


    He took a delicate jewelry box from his pocket, expertly opened it, and took out the diamond necklace inside.


    As Qin Muni was lowering her head to put away the violin, she felt Xu Yisen''s hand reach around her neck, and the next second, a cold sensation spread across her skin.


    She was surprised and wanted to turn her head, but Xu Yisen, standing behind her, softly reminded, "Don''t move."


    After he had secured the necklace for Qin Muni, he gently turned her around, "I thought this necklace would definitely suit you when I saw it in the mall."


    He lowered his eyes, staring at the necklace on Qin Muni''s neck, and couldn''t help but shift his gaze from the necklace to her alluringly defined collarbone.


    Qin Muni seemed to feel his gaze growing hotter. She stepped past Xu Yisen and walked forward, teasing as she went, "Aren''t you afraid I''ll donate this necklace too?"


    Xu Yisen followed behind her, and upon hearing her question, his thin lips curled up slightly, "Then let''s see who''s bold enough to accept your donation."


    Qin Muni pouted, knowing well that Xu Yisen''s words were true. After all, no one dared to rashly go against Fanshu Group, nor Xu Yisen, who was known for his merciless measures in the business world.


    "Thank you for your gift. Maybe I can exchange it for some cash if I go bankrupt one day."


    Her rather impolite thanks made Xu Yisen chuckle, recalling overhearing her conversation with Wu Yuchen outside the study room door earlier. Xu Yisen''s gaze on her back became deep and inscrutable.


    "Munni."


    "Hmm?" Qin Muni paused her steps ahead and turned slightly to look at Xu Yisen, who suddenly called her seriously.


    Xu Yisen walked forward two steps, closing the distance between them.

 Chapter 70 - 070: As long as I’m here, I will ensure your safety and prosperity

    Chapter 70 - 070: As long as I¡¯m here, I will ensure your safety and prosperityHe lowered his gaze, watching her eyes filled with gentle ripples of water, "Merry Christmas."


    As his words fell, his elegantly shaped thin lips slowly curved into a clear, water-like smile.


    Qin Muni lowered her eyes, no longer looking at Xu Yisen, deeply afraid that seeing his extremely tender demeanor again, she would be unable to resist wavering. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Thank you."


    Xu Yisen placed his hands on Qin Muni''s shoulders, causing her to instinctively look up, perplexed, at his exquisitely drawn brows and eyes.


    "Although Uncle is no longer here, as long as I am here, I will ensure your safety and prosperity."


    His voice was low and alluring, yet his tone carried a suffocating seduction akin to poppies.


    Qin Muni''s heart couldn''t help but pound violently, the rapid rhythm made her a bit flustered.


    She clenched her hands hanging to one side into fists, the slight pain in her palms allowed her to stay clear-headed and not lose composure in his presence.


    The corners of her red lips slowly lifted a bright and brilliant smile; with the arc of the smile, her soft and charming almond eyes seemed to bloom with thousands of peach blossoms at that instant, exuding a captivating, peerless charm.


    She lightly raised her brows, a hint of pride and recklessness unconsciously spread across her brow, "Yisen always keeps his word, so with your promise, I can rest assured."


    One of Xu Yisen''s hands was still on Qin Muni''s shoulder, while the other raised slightly, indulgently patting Qin Muni''s head, "Hm."


    ...


    After Xu Yisen left, Qin Muni remained distracted, half-reclined on the chaise longue in the study, holding a book in one hand while gently touching the diamond pendant on her neck with the other.


    The phone she placed on the coffee table suddenly lit up, buzzing with vibration.


    She quickly snapped back, placing the book to one side, sitting up straight, and slightly leaning forward to pick up the phone on the coffee table.


    "Hello, Uncle Li."


    "Munni, just now, while I was visiting Wang Yuequan''s house, a group of prosecutors and police suddenly stormed in, claiming they would prosecute him for bribery, operating a casino, and intentional murder. They searched Wang Yuequan''s home, took away his personal computer and some important documents, and also took Wang Yuequan for questioning.


    From what I see, these prosecutors came fiercely, and clearly have ample evidence to prosecute Wang Yuequan. Although Wang Yuequan''s character isn''t great, he''s always careful in his work, how did he leave behind such a big handle to be caught?


    By the way, Munni, why did you ask me to visit Wang Yuequan tonight? Did you...know something?"


    As Uncle Li spoke, Qin Muni had already risen from the chaise longue and walked to the window, looking indifferently at the brightly lit city outside.


    Uncle Li was her father''s close friend when he was alive, not a director of the Fanshu Group, but acquainted with director Wang Yuequan.


    So after Xu Yisen left in the afternoon, she had called Uncle Li, asking him to visit Wang Yuequan at night.


    Although Uncle Li was somewhat puzzled as to why Qin Muni suddenly asked him to visit Wang Yuequan, he straightforwardly agreed.


    And Qin Muni''s purpose in doing so was undoubtedly to verify her earlier suspicion¡ªXu Yisen seemed genuinely interested in her?


    How interesting.


    Thinking of his words to her earlier, "Although Uncle is no longer here, as long as I am here, I will ensure your safety and prosperity," Qin Muni couldn''t help but lift an enigmatic smile on the corner of her red lips.


    "Uncle Li, you''ve overthought. Since father passed away, apart from the inheritance he left, I have nothing else, how could I possibly know anything?"

 Chapter 71 - 071: Better to Offend King Yama than to Offend Xu Yisen

    Chapter 71 - 071: Better to Offend King Yama than to Offend Xu YisenThe implication was a reminder to Uncle Li that she was now alone and had no support, where did she get so much information?


    Although Uncle Li was still somewhat puzzled, he didn''t think much of it, "Don''t you still have Uncle Li? If you ever need help, feel free to come to me. As long as I can help, I''ll do my best."


    "Thank you, Uncle Li. You should rest early."


    "Mm."


    Qin Muni remembered what her father had told her before he passed away, "Fanshu Group was founded during Xu Yisen''s great-grandfather''s time. Being a century-old establishment, it has deep roots, forging an unshakeable authority and power.


    There''s a saying in the industry...it''s better to offend King Yama than Xu Yisen."


    The glass window blended her reflection with the bustling scene outside, and her mind suddenly flashed back to three months ago when Wang Yuequan''s men had held a cold knife to her neck.


    Ha, it''s not just Wang Yuequan who would use someone else to do the dirty work.


    As she was lost in thought, the phone tightly clutched in her hand vibrated again.


    Xu Yisen''s name and photo appeared on the screen, and Qin Muni swiped her hand across the screen to answer the call.


    "Mm, what''s up?"


    Xu Yisen''s exceptionally pleasant voice came from the other end, "Are you asleep?"


    "Getting ready to."


    "Mm, transfer the funds to me."


    Qin Muni''s lips curled into an enigmatic smile, and she asked teasingly, "How much?"


    "It''s up to you."


    "Alright, hold on a moment."


    Qin Muni logged into her bank app on her phone and transferred a hundred yuan to Xu Yisen''s account.


    "It''s done."


    "Mm, thanks."


    Standing by the room''s floor-to-ceiling window on the other end, Xu Yisen glanced at his watch and said calmly to Qin Muni, "Walk over to the window for a moment."


    "Mm, already at the window, what''s up?"


    Staring at the moving hands on his watch, Xu Yisen replied, "I want to give you another gift."


    As the words fell, a sudden bang sounded outside the window.


    The once quiet night sky suddenly bloomed with colorful fireworks.


    "Munni, Merry Christmas."


    Qin Muni stared dazedly at the fleeting fireworks outside, a thin mist appearing in her almond eyes.


    This year''s Christmas, finally there was someone with her to watch the fireworks.


    The fireworks lasted for a full ten minutes before stopping, during which neither spoke. They quietly held their phones, standing at their respective windows, dazedly gazing at the brilliant fireworks outside.


    When the noises outside came to an abrupt halt and the night sky fell silent again, the watch showed 12 o''clock sharp. It was already December 26th.


    Qin Muni slowly curled her lips and said hoarsely, "Yisen, a belated Merry Christmas."


    "Thank you." May I accompany you for every Christmas in the future.


    "It''s late, I should go to rest."


    Xu Yisen nodded, "Rest early, goodnight."


    "Goodnight."


    Hanging up the phone, Qin Muni lowered her hand holding the phone.


    The pitch-black night sky was peaceful and tranquil, as if the fireworks had never bloomed.


    Her phone vibrated once more in her hand. She picked it up and saw a freshly received email appear on the screen.


    Qin Muni unlocked her phone, quickly browsed through the email''s content, and then... her smile deepened. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 72 - 072: Qin Muni’s backing declares sovereignty

    Chapter 72 - 072: Qin Muni''s backing declares sovereigntyThis email came from the board of directors, and its content was to congratulate her on purchasing 5% of the shares of the Fanshu Group for 100 yuan.


    She put down her phone, a hint of slyness spreading across her brows... Wondering how Wang Yuequan would react when he found out she bought his 5% stake for 100 yuan.


    ...


    After Christmas, the temperature dropped significantly, but the snow that Qin Muni had been anticipating still had not fallen.


    The news of Wang Yuequan''s arrest, along with Qin Muni purchasing 5% of the Fanshu Group''s shares for 100 yuan, was exposed, making headlines across various news outlets.


    Industry insiders knew well that shares of the Fanshu Group were hard to buy, even at high prices, because everyone knew that those shares were a guarantee of wealth, so no one was foolish enough to sell off such a guarantee.


    However, Qin Muni actually bought 5% of Wang Yuequan''s shares for only 100 yuan!


    Those who were unaware chalked it up to Qin Muni''s good luck, while those with sharp eyes could see... Qin Muni''s backing was declaring its sovereignty! S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    From now on, no one would dare to easily mess with Qin Muni.


    Because of the news, Qin Muni was too lazy to go out, fearing the reporters would swarm her as soon as she left the neighborhood. Thus, she stayed home reading books, playing with Bruce, living a rather leisurely life.


    Meanwhile, Xu Yisen seemed quite busy these days, only dropping by Qin Muni''s house a couple of times to mooch meals. Considering him a partner, Qin Muni generously let him do so.


    In the evening, just as Qin Muni was curled up on the sofa watching a movie, her phone, placed on the coffee table, buzzed. Xu Yisen''s name and photo appeared on the screen.


    She reached for the phone, swiped her finger across the screen to answer the call, "Planning to mooch another meal?"


    On the other end, Xu Yisen couldn''t help but chuckle at her teasing words, "Today I''ve had a change of heart, and I want to treat you to dinner."


    "Wow, a real change of heart."


    "Yes, tomorrow''s the New Year. I thought I should properly treat you to a meal before this year ends. Otherwise, every year when you think of this one, you''d complain about how I always came over to mooch off you."


    His reason for inviting her out to dinner was so absurdly amusing.


    "Your reasons for inviting me are quite sufficient, but I don''t want to go out."


    Xu Yisen directly ignored the latter half of Qin Muni''s sentence, "I''ll be at your door in half an hour. Go change clothes first."


    Qin Muni repeated once again, "I don''t want to go out."


    Ignoring her once more, Xu Yisen replied in a gentle tone, "I''m driving now. See you in a bit."


    With that, he directly hung up, completely disregarding Qin Muni''s resistance and refusal.


    Holding her phone in frustration, Qin Muni hadn''t even decided whether to change clothes and meet Xu Yisen''s appointment when her phone suddenly vibrated again.


    This time, the screen displayed the name and photo of her senior, Yuan Chengmo.


    Since returning from Rongyun Town last time, Yuan Chengmo hadn''t been in touch, despite her having sent two texts without any reply.


    She hurriedly swiped the screen and answered the call.


    "Wow, if you hadn''t contacted me, I''d think you''d evaporated into thin air!"


    Yuan Chengmo''s soft laugh came from the other end, "Don''t worry, even if I evaporate, I''d take you with me."


    "I hope not. Did something happen at home?"


    She remembered that last time when Yuan Chengmo''s brother contacted him to return from Rongyun Town, he had said there was an urgent matter requiring his presence at home.


    Yuan Chengmo hesitated for a few seconds before responding absentmindedly, "Just a little something."


    "Could you tell me about it?"

 Chapter 73 - 073: So you have taken a liking to Xu Yisen?

    Chapter 73 - 073: So you have taken a liking to Xu Yisen?"You wouldn''t want to know." His deep voice carried a trace of undeniable bitterness and helplessness.


    Munni pressed her red lips together, understanding that it must be something inconvenient to tell her about his family event.


    So she didn''t force Yuan Chengmo to speak, simply offering a concern, "If you need any help, just let me know."


    "Hmm, anything?"


    "If I can help, I will certainly try."


    On the other end of the call, Yuan Chengmo remained silent for half a minute before Munni heard his laughter, followed by his mischievous question, "My family is urging me to get married. Would you offer yourself to help me? Is that within your capability range?"


    Munni was taken aback for a moment, then couldn''t help rolling her eyes when she realized. She replied in a disdainful tone, "Finding a wife for you isn''t a big deal; many women dream of marrying you."


    "So, it seems I''m the dream lover for quite a few women, huh? Including you?"


    This further teasing made Munni roll her eyes again, "I don''t have such heavy tastes."


    "So, you fancy Xu Yisen?"


    This counterattack left Munni speechless.


    Yuan Chengmo, on the other end, could almost imagine Munni''s flustered expression.


    "Little girl, don''t casually disdain your Senior, alright?"


    Hearing his playful and somewhat proud voice, Munni''s mind couldn''t help but conjure up his unserious demeanor.


    "Tsk tsk, truly a wise old ginger! When it comes to being shameless, I really can''t compete with you."


    "Thank you, thank you!"


    After laughing cheerfully, Yuan Chengmo switched topics, "Want to join the New Year''s celebration?"


    Munni suddenly remembered that Xu Yisen had said over the phone he would come to pick her up in half an hour.


    She bit her lower lip as her face showed hesitation, and the balance in her heart seemed to be, seemed to be unconsciously leaning towards Xu Yisen.


    "Senior, I..."


    Before Munni could finish her sentence, Yuan Chengmo interrupted her, "From your tone, it seems you have plans?"


    "Yeah, sorry."


    "Is it with Xu Yisen?"


    "...!"


    Both people on the phone fell into silence.


    Yuan Chengmo stood at the window, glancing at the bouquet of champagne roses on the table not far away, and the delicate jewelry box beside it.


    At the edge of his delicate thin lips, a trace of bitter powerless curve emerged... Had he lagged behind Xu Yisen yet again?


    "Munni..." His deep, dark voice carried an uncontainable melancholy.


    Munni lowered her gaze to the floor; Yuan Chengmo rarely spoke to her in such a helpless tone. Each time he did, she would feel inexplicably flustered as if caught cheating by a teacher, it felt awful!


    She mumbled with her red lips, "Senior."


    A weak ''Senior'' drifted through the phone into Yuan Chengmo''s ear, sliding into his heart.


    He told himself... let''s forget it, time is long, next time I''ll be ahead of Xu Yisen.


    "Have fun." His tone no longer held the previous melancholy, replaced by a familiar smile to Munni.


    "Mm." sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Also..." Yuan Chengmo paced to the table, bent to pick up the vibrant champagne roses, and slightly lowered his head to sniff the flower''s fragrance.


    "Mm?"


    As he lifted his head from the bouquet, he slowly raised his eyelids, his eyes bright, leaving no trace of sadness.


    "Don''t waver!" His four words were resolute and carried an irresistible sense of pressure.

 Chapter 74: Progress in the Art of Flirting

    Chapter 74 - 74: Progress in the Art of FlirtingMunni knew the meaning behind his simple four words, and she nodded gently, "Mm."


    Her heart was in turmoil because of his words, as if you had carefully plotted some secret, only for the other person to see through you effortlessly. That feeling of helplessness and guilt bubbled like boiling water, scorching her heart incessantly.


    "Hang up then."


    After hanging up the phone, Munni sat dazed on the sofa for a moment, then slowly rose to change clothes.


    When Xu Yisen arrived at Munni''s doorstep, Munni had just finished dressing. She opened the door, staring at Xu Yisen standing outside with an indifferent expression.


    The latter raised an eyebrow imperceptibly, seemingly noticing Munni''s lack of enthusiasm. Xu Yisen asked, "What''s wrong?" S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I''m just wondering what came over my ex-husband, who never spent New Year''s Eve with me during our three-year marriage, to suddenly want to celebrate with me today?" She raised an eyebrow at Xu Yisen, her eyes filled with insincere amusement.


    Xu Yisen reached out and gently tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear, as if he hadn''t heard the sarcasm in her words, and replied with a light laugh, "Because I want to say goodbye to this year and welcome the new one with you."


    Munni didn''t respond but crossed her arms, squinting slightly at Xu Yisen, a touch of confusion appearing on her lightly made-up face.


    "Yisen, I really don''t get it. You''re free now, so why not pursue a relationship with Xia Yuge?"


    "Why? Probably because... I''d rather be with you than Yu Ge."


    His voice was gentle like flower language, draped in a faint floral scent, silently drifting into the calm lake of Munni''s heart, gently stirring ripples.


    However, Munni laughed uncontrollably, as if she had heard the world''s biggest joke.


    Her laughter was as crisp as silver bells, blossoming from her throat and echoing in the quiet corridor.


    After a while, she subdued her laughter slightly and mockingly praised, "Looks like Xia Yuge taught you well; your flirting skills have improved."


    With that, she stepped ahead and left first.


    Xu Yisen stood in place, watching her stride away with an air of confidence in her high heels, the smile at the corners of his lips carrying a hint of indulgence and helplessness.


    ...


    Xu Yisen chose the 39th-floor sky revolving restaurant at the Fan Shuo Hotel for their meal.


    When the two arrived at the restaurant, the manager personally approached, greeting them warmly, and then led them to a VIP private room.


    Munni remembered that a year ago, on Xia Yuge''s birthday, Xu Yisen seemed to have brought Xia Yuge to the VIP private room of the revolving restaurant at the Fan Shuo Hotel to celebrate as well.


    That day, she had received a photo from an unknown number of Xia Yuge smiling blissfully while holding a cake, with Xu Yisen smiling gently at her side. The photo''s background featured the splendid night scene beyond the tall glass windows.


    When she first saw the photo, her jealousy drove her mad, and she even smashed her phone.


    With candlelight flickering on the table, Munni sat down and through the candlelight, stared expressionlessly at Xu Yisen sitting opposite her.


    Moments later, a subtly enigmatic smile curved her red lips, "It seems Xia Yuge hasn''t fully trained you in the art of dating. When inviting a woman, don''t take her to a restaurant where you''ve been with other women. That''s a taboo."


    Her voice was a crystalline drop on ice, clear and pleasant, yet chilling.


    Her words slightly puzzled Xu Yisen, who raised an eyebrow, "What do you mean?"


    Munni kindly reminded, "Wasn''t it last year on Xia Yuge''s birthday that you celebrated here?"