“Are you willing to hear me out?” Han Muzi was caught by surprise. He didn’t want me to change my mind yesterday. Why is he asking if I have something to say now?
Ye Moxuan wrapped an arm around her waist while asking her affectionately, “Let’s hear it.”
Han Muzi was rendered speechless by his response.
Han Muzi wanted to push him away, but his arm was like a chain which was slithered around her waist securely. In the end, she gave up and stated, “I can give her a chance, but… I would like to meet her before court.”
If Ye Moxuan is willing to give her another chance, I’d like to see what Lin Qingqing’s thoughts are right now. I wonder if she has had a change of heart after being in custody for the past few days.
Maybe she hasn’t changed. Or perhaps she hates me even more now.
Mrs. Lin’s eyes brimmed with tears once she heard that Han Muzi was willing to give Lin Qingqing a chance, and she held onto Han Muzi’s hands gratefully.
“Thank you; thank you so much. You are a good person. As long as Qingqing is able to be free of this, I will get her to apologize properly to you and thank you all.”
Song An was dumbfounded by the sudden change of events. Ye Moxuan was adamant yesterday, but somehow, Han Muzi convinced him so effortlessly today.
Could he be… doing that on purpose in front of Lin Qingqing’s mother?
Song An shook her head when that thought crossed her mind, as if trying to shake off her jumbled thoughts.
…
Han Muzi wanted to decide what to do based on Lin Qingqing’s attitude.
Although Ye Moxuan wasn’t sure of what she had in mind, he was respectful of her wishes. He was more than willing to go along with whatever she had in mind.
Ye Moxuan made it seem so natural to be so agreeable. However, the two women, who were observing from the side, had different thoughts respectively.
Song An thought that Han Muzi had had her nephew wrapped around her finger. Well… it is what I’ve expected after all. She shook her head helplessly in her mind while smiling faintly at them.
On the other hand, Lin Qingqing’s mother was in shock.
Ye Moxuan was especially cold and distant when they first met. Before she met him in person, she had only seen him on television and posters. She could tell how powerful the man was and how cold his gaze cut even before meeting him in person. Hence, Mrs. Lin thought that it was normal when he had such a dark expression during Lin Qingqing’s blind date.
I thought that it was the norm for this man to be so indifferent, and so I was hoping that my daughter would win him over one day. However… right now, I am witnessing him acting at another woman’s will, and that woman is not my daughter.
I’d be lying if I say I’m not jealous. However, does jealousy help in situations like this? I have experience in life, and I know that if a man falls for you, you would have his heart. There is no need for you to beg for his attention because he will try to approach you, please you and pamper you on his accord.
However, if a man is not in love with you, he will not pay attention to you at all, no matter how hard you try; not to mention someone of Ye Moxuan’s caliber.
My daughter is inferior to this woman, and I accept that!
Right now, I just hope that my daughter will be safe and free. At that thought, Mrs. Lin rubbed her hands anxiously while gazing at Han Muzi. I hope that this woman is a kind and soft-hearted person.
“Are you coming with us?” Han Muzi frowned when she heard that Ye Moxuan was planning to travel together with them. Song An approached them as well. “No, you can’t. You are still wounded. It’s fine to move around in the ward, but you’d be ruining your recuperation if you go with us!”
Han Muzi nodded in agreement. “That’s right. You can’t come with us. You should stay and rest in your room.”
“No way.” Ye Moxuan pursed his thin lips as he put up a cold expression. “I was planning to go to court today anyway. The additional time is nothing to me.”
Lin Qingqing’s mother turned pale when she heard that. However, she was an outsider, and so it was inappropriate for her to voice out her opinion. I don’t want Ye Moxuan to go with us, of course. After all… I can beg Han Muzi more if Ye Moxuan doesn’t come along. Women are often more soft-hearted.
Song An asked, “Can’t you just listen to my advice? You are still badly wounded.”
Ye Moxuan answered icily, “Walking is not a problem.”
Song An had no choice but to gaze at Han Muzi pleadingly.
In all honesty, Han Muzi was helpless in this regard. She knew Ye Moxuan would not be easily swayed, and so she gazed at him. She agreed with Song An, and she hoped Ye Moxuan wouldn’t go with them.
“You don’t have to talk me out of it,” Ye Moxuan stated adamantly to Han Muzi.
Han Muzi weighed her options before answering him, “In that case, let’s go now. We’ll meet Miss Lin first before we decide.”
Song An fell silent.
So are we giving up advising him against it? Forget it. Why should I worry? After all, Ye Moxuan would be the one suffering if his injuries are worsened. If he collapsed, and worse comes to worst, I’ll just get someone to carry him back to the hospital.
There’s honestly nothing to worry about. He wouldn’t end up dead after all. If he doesn’t mind, why should I care so much?
Upon deciding that, the group went ahead to meet Lin Qingqing.
Lin Qingqing had suffered tremendously for the past few days in jail. The place was dark, and its condition was incomparable to her room at home. There was no large bathtub, nor were there beautiful clothes. She had been doing some self-reflection for several days, and she had been unable to eat.
Initially, she would knock over her meals and refuse to eat them because she thought that they were inedible.
However, since she had committed a crime, who would be waiting on her to serve up a feast? People in there weren’t her family, and they were not obliged to tolerate her.
Hence, Lin Qingqing was so famished that she stopped knocking over her food. She started eating whatever they served. She felt utterly wronged and was filled with resentment.
I’m just waiting. I have to leave this place. I am in this state thanks to that woman, Han Muzi! If it weren’t for her, I wouldn’t have fallen to where I am today.
Lin Qingqing was so happy that she cried tears of joy the moment she heard that she had visitors. It must be my mother. She must be here to save me!
Lin Qingqing was full of hope when she walked out. Upon arriving, she saw a group of people in the visitors’ room.
Since she had yet to receive a sentence, she was allowed to meet them directly.
“Qingqing!” Tears immediately streamed down Mrs. Lin’s cheeks when she saw Lin Qingqing. Then, she rushed toward Lin Qingqing immediately.
“Mother!” Lin Qingqing’s eyes were red with tears when she threw herself into her mother’s embrace. Soon, she started bawling her eyes out. “Mother, sob… You are finally here. I’ve been suffering.”
The two of them started crying while entangled in a hug. Mrs. Lin caressed Lin Qingqing’s head, and her heart broke into pieces. “Don’t worry. You shouldn’t worry because I won’t forget about you. Aren’t I here to visit you now? How are you anyway? Why have you gotten so thin?”
Lin Qingqing looked up, and just when she was about to accuse Han Muzi, Lin Qingqing saw Ye Moxuan, who was standing right beside Han Muzi.
Lin Qingqing was utterly ashamed of herself to have the man she loved witness how horrendous and dreadful she appeared at that moment. Lin Qingqing covered her face with her hands in horror and threw herself into Mrs. Lin’s arms, as if in shock.
