The noise of her WeChat notification interrupted Yan’s thoughts. Yan snapped back to reality, and she shook her head to clear her mind.
What was I thinking? How could Han Qing possibly have feelings for me?
Judging by Han Qing’s personality, he looks like he’s taken a vow of celibacy. Otherwise, why isn’t he married at his age? I am just a girl with nothing to offer; why would he pay attention to me?
After all, Han Qing didn’t even fall for an outstanding woman such as Su Jiu.
As for me, what do I have to offer? What merits do I have for him to fall for me?
Yan felt depressed when she thought of that. Thus, she continued tapping away on her phone.
‘That’s impossible. Your brother would never fall for someone like me.’
‘How would you know if you haven’t tried? Besides, didn’t you kiss him? You can take it a step further the next time.’
Upon reading that, Yan had a sudden feeling that Han Muzi was rather good at scheming. She’s truly going all out for her brother’s happiness.
However, Yan was embarrassed to discuss this topic with Han Muzi, and so she put her phone away. Then, she turned over and lay spreadeagle on her bed again.
Yan was still in a bad mood, but in the end, she shut her eyes and willed herself to stop thinking about it.
…
The next day was court day, and as a key witness at the scene, Han Muzi had to be present. Hence, she washed up early in the morning and got dressed in a smart dress suit, which was paired with a trench coat, before heading out.
Before she left, she reminded Little Bean to have his meal obediently at school. She also promised to pick him up in person after school.
It had been a long time since Han Muzi picked Little Bean up from school. Hence, Little Bean agreed in excitement since she gave her word.
She dropped by the hospital first. When she got to the entrance of the ward, she heard the voices of Song An and Ye Moxuan. However, there was another voice amidst their conversation too.
Han Muzi stood at the entrance of the hospital room, and she was able to see what was going on inside the ward through a small glass window.
Song An looked calm while sitting on one of the chairs, whereas Ye Moxuan had a cold and detached expression. There was a woman standing opposite him, who was dressed in luxurious brand clothes. Han Muzi had been in this social circle long enough to tell that the woman was clad in designer brands from head to toe.
The woman was staring at Ye Moxuan anxiously, as if trying to explain something while gesturing wildly in the air.
After a quick glance, Han Muzi already had a good guess about her identity.
I suppose Lin Qingqing’s mother would be the only woman of this age to come all the way to the hospital at this hour.
Han Muzi wasn’t sure how long the conversation would last, and so she didn’t enter the room to interrupt them. Instead, she waited at the entrance in silence.
On the other side, Ye Moxuan’s gaze was cold and distant because he did not want to listen to whatever the perpetrator’s mother had to say. He only wanted to sanction the woman who committed a crime by harming others intentionally.
Han Muzi immediately caught the attention of Ye Moxuan when she appeared at the entrance of the ward. Mrs. Lin was still speaking when Ye Moxuan stood up abruptly and marched toward the door.
Mrs. Lin and Song An were stumped by his sudden movements, and they followed behind him.
Song An was surprised since Ye Moxuan seemed as if he was in a rush. Meanwhile, Mrs. Lin glanced at Song An in bewilderment, but Song An shrugged, signaling she had no idea as well.
It was not until they opened the hospital room door and she heard Ye Moxuan’s gentle tone that Song An guessed what was happening.
“Why are you standing outside of the room since you’ve arrived? Come in.” Ye Moxuan gazed at the woman standing by the wall. Is this woman stupid? Or is she a fool? Why didn’t she enter the room since she’s here? How long was she planning on standing outside?
Han Muzi was at a loss for words. Does he have an eagle eye? He wasn’t even looking in my direction when I was checking through the glass window. How did he notice me?
Ye Moxuan guessed what she had in mind effortlessly the moment he saw the shocked look across Han Muzi’s face. He smiled at her triumphantly. “You don’t have to guess. It’s the confluence of minds.”
Han Muzi was rendered speechless by his response.
Is he a psychic?
However, she didn’t have much time to process this because Ye Moxuan was already dragging her into the hospital ward while holding onto her wrist.
Previously, he didn’t want to entertain Lin Qingqing’s mother. Now that he led Han Muzi into the room, he immediately chased Mrs. Lin out. “I will not change my mind. You can leave now.”
She is an elderly after all. For Ye Moxuan to act so rudely… Han Muzi frowned reflexively. I do think that Ye Moxuan is going overboard with his actions, but… it’s a mother’s fault for her daughter’s bad behavior after all.
Her daughter committed such a crime, but not only is she not sincere in wanting her daughter to repent, she even wants to cover up the whole matter.
Hence, Han Muzi remained silent and stood there with a neutral expression.
Mrs. Lin started panicking immediately when Ye Moxuan chased her out.
“Moxuan, please, don’t. I am here today to apologize to you sincerely. Qingqing made such a horrible mistake because I did not educate her well, but she’s a girl after all. She would suffer if she ended up in prison!”
Han Muzi’s lips parted, but she didn’t voice her thoughts in the end.
Ye Moxuan snorted in disdain. “Mrs. Lin, do you think that I’m not suffering enough right now?”
Upon hearing his snide remark, Mrs. Lin answered in frustration, “I know, I know. You are now suffering much more than she is. However, people make mistakes. Qingqing was just reckless this time, and as long as you are willing to forgive her, I promise you that this won’t happen again. If it happened again, forget you; as her mother, I would be the first to punish her severely. However… this is not the time! Please give her a chance to make it right.”
Her speech was rather moving.
Han Muzi observed Mrs. Lin carefully, and she thought that, compared to Lin Qingqing, Mrs. Lin seemed much more sensible.
However, it was also possible that she was pretending for the sake of saving Lin Qingqing.
Mrs. Lin must have noticed Han Muzi’s gaze because she turned to face her. Finally, Mrs. Lin’s gaze settled on Ye Moxuan’s hand, which was holding hers. Something must have struck Mrs. Lin as she asked Han Muzi, “A-Are you that girl?”
Han Muzi was stunned to silence. Then, she pulled her hand back slowly.
Just when she was about to free herself from his grasp, Ye Moxuan tightened his grip suddenly, and he held her wrist in an iron clasp. It was obvious he was reluctant to let go of her.
His action explained everything.
Mrs. Lin suddenly poured all her hope into Han Muzi, and so she approached Han Muzi suddenly.
“I heard that Qingqing wanted to splash sulfuric acid on you. Ye Moxuan blocked the attack, and that was why he sustained such severe injuries. She wanted to harm you from the very beginning, so I should be apologizing to you instead; am I right? I am sorry. I apologize to you on behalf of my daughter. But she really is young and ignorant. Can you please forgive her this time?”
Han Muzi’s lips parted while she stared at the mother in front of her, who was giving it her all for the sake of her daughter.
I’m a mother as well; naturally, I understand where she’s coming from.
At that thought, Han Muzi glanced at Ye Moxuan.
Ye Moxuan had most probably guessed her thoughts because he finally broke the silence. “Do you have something to say?”
