Ye Moxuan took a step forward, and his palpable forceful aura got even stronger.
Han Muzi had already calmed down, and she stood still with an indifferent expression.
“What is it?” Lin Qingqing sensed something weird, and so she asked out of curiosity.
Han Muzi turned to Lin Qingqing when she heard that and responded with a smile.
“Miss Lin, let’s contact each other later. I don’t want to be a bother.”
With that, Han Muzi nodded at Ye Moxuan in acknowledgement before going around the other side of the table to leave.
Lin Qingqing asked in embarrassment, “Why don’t you stay for a drink before leaving?”
“Well…”
“You came all the way here after all. I will feel bad if you leave right now. Anyway… since he is back now, it’s no problem for you to hang out for a bit.”Han Muzi tightened her grip around her bag, but after a while, she loosened up and answered with a relaxed smile, “Sure, then I’ll stay for a drink.”
Han Muzi ordered a glass of fruit juice.
The restaurant served her fruit juice swiftly. Han Muzi knew that she was staying for a drink just to be polite, and so she merely had a couple of sips.
Ye Moxuan, who was initially planning to leave, stayed on as well. He was sitting opposite Han Muzi while wearing a cold and detached expression.
Ye Moxuan looked rather upset, and Lin Qingqing didn’t dare comment much. The three of them had varying thoughts despite sharing a table.
Nevertheless, the man’s fierce gaze was focused on Han Muzi. Although he was peering at her coldly, his gaze felt scorching on her face because he was staring at her unwaveringly.
It was almost as if he might bore holes on her face through his gaze.
Seconds ticked by, and after several minutes, Han Muzi stood up and announced, “Thank you for having me. However, I have to go back to work, so I’ll get out of your hair now.” With that, Han Muzi stood up with a smile. “It’s my treat today.”
After that, without waiting for their replies, she turned around and made her way to the cash register to settle the bill.
Han Muzi was about to hand her card to the cashier, but someone else had beaten her to it.
“Swipe this card.” An icy-cold voice that was void of emotions rang out of nowhere.
Han Muzi was very familiar with this voice, and she didn’t even need to look up to know who it was.
“I do not have the habit of allowing women to pay the bill for me.”
Han Muzi was at a loss for words.
After pondering for a while, Han Muzi kept her bank card into her bag in silence. She turned around to face Ye Moxuan with a polite and distant smile. “In that case, thank you very much, Mr. Ye.”
Lin Qingqing, who was following Ye Moxuan from behind, was secretly delighted when she saw that.
This man I fell for is so different. Men should act just like Ye Moxuan; he is such a gentleman.
When Han Muzi got to the entrance of the restaurant, Lin Qingqing suggested suddenly, “Muzi, why don’t we walk you back to your company? It’s just around the corner anyway.”
Han Muzi stopped dead in her tracks when she heard that, and the corners of her lips twitched reflexively.
“There’s no need, Miss Lin. It’s just a stone’s throw away, after all. Thank you so much for meeting me today.”
Han Muzi thought it was unnecessary for them to walk her back since it was such a short distance. Seeing as Lin Qingqing did not object, Han Muzi turned around to leave straight away while ignoring the other pair of eyes which were glued to her.
Lin Qingqing stared at her back view before secretly stealing a glance at Ye Moxuan, who was standing nearby.
“When did I say that I would be sending you home?”
True enough, he asked rhetorically in a cold and ruthless voice.
Although Lin Qingqing already guessed that Ye Moxuan wouldn’t send her back home, his sudden announcement made her feel embarrassed. Fortunately, Han Muzi has left.
At the thought of that, Lin Qingqing looked up at Ye Moxuan with a smile before answering him, “I knew you wouldn’t send me home. Thank you for today, and have a safe journey later.”
Lin Qingqing did not pester him further after saying her piece; instead, she turned around, preparing to leave.
However, she recalled something with a start and glanced at Ye Moxuan before asking, “By the way, Mr. Ye, can I add you on WeChat?”
Ha, such an insatiable woman who keeps pushing her limits.
A trace of impatience gleamed in Ye Moxuan’s eyes, and just when he was about to reject her, something flashed across his mind while he squinted at the direction where Han Muzi left earlier.
“Earlier, did you mention that… she is a fashion designer?”
Initially, Lin Qingqing merely nodded blankly, since she seemed in a daze. But after a moment, something came to her mind while she grinned brightly at him. Lin Qingqing explained eagerly, “That’s right, Mr. Ye. She is a fashion designer, and this time, I went to her company to entrust her with the designing of my evening gown. If you need any help with fashion design, you should engage her services.”
At that moment, Lin Qingqing merely noted Ye Moxuan’s interest in Han Muzi’s work as a fashion designer. She figured he wanted Han Muzi for some advice in fashion design, so she offered Han Muzi’s identity without a second thought.
It would be best if I can use this chance to advance my relationship with Ye Moxuan, she thought to herself.
Fashion designer, huh?
Ye Moxuan’s gaze darkened significantly.
Who would have guessed that woman is now a fashion designer? This is rather surprising.
Lin Qingqing bit her lower lip gleefully before asking in excitement, “Mr. Ye, are you looking into engaging the services of a fashion designer too? Why don’t we add each other on WeChat? I can forward you her business card!”
Lin Qingqing’s heartbeat increased rapidly when she asked him because this was the key to her route for success!
If it were in the past, Ye Moxuan would have left straight away. Forget about adding each other’s WeChat accounts; he wouldn’t have bothered himself with her at all.
However, things were different now; after a short pause, Ye Moxuan took his mobile phone out.
“Forward her business card to me.”
Ye Moxuan left Lin Qingqing straight away after dropping that statement.
Lin Qingqing nodded enthusiastically while waving at him. “I will, Mr. Ye. Please have a safe journey!”
She stared after that forlorn and tall figure until he disappeared around the corner. Then Lin Qingqing finally looked away and lowered her eyes to stare at her mobile phone. She was exhilarated while hugging her phone against her chest, as if it was something precious.
This is great! I am one step closer to my crush.
It seems like Aunty Song was right about Ye Moxuan being a warm person underneath his cold façade.
I can almost imagine the two of us being together in the future.
Lin Qingqing then left happily with her phone in her hands.
…
Han Muzi went into her office after entering her company building. After that, she sat at her desk and stared into space.
Yan was confused when she saw Han Muzi back in the office. Didn’t she say she’s meeting with a client? Why is she back so early? However, Yan did not voice her doubts because she figured Han Muzi was capable of sorting her own matters.
However, later on when Yan got up to prepare herself a cup of coffee, she realized Han Muzi was still in the same seated position as when she just got back earlier. Hence, Yan had an odd and uneasy feeling.
What is happening?
Yan squinted at her before she brought a freshly-prepared cup of coffee into the office.
Thud.
The sound of the cup of coffee placed on the desk brought Han Muzi back to reality with a snap. Han Muzi looked up at Yan, who was standing right in front of her while peering at her curiously.
Yan folded her arms in front of her chest when she saw Han Muzi looking up at her. “What is the matter? You don’t seem yourself…”
Han Muzi hesitated when she heard that.
Do I not seem like myself?
Han Muzi couldn’t help but flash a self-deprecating smile when she thought of that.
All along, I thought I was already at peace with myself, since it has been so many years; but I realized today that… certain things don’t change simply because I want them to.
