Han Muzi walked them to the door and watched as they left after getting in the car. As she prepared to return to her room, the landlady came home. The landlady smiled happily and followed behind her. “I couldn’t tell that you had such a rich and handsome boyfriend.”
“Madam, he is—” Han Muzi started explaining.
“It’s alright, you don’t need to explain. I’ve experienced it all before, so I understand. Don’t worry about it; I won’t say anything if you bring your boyfriend over occasionally.” The landlady flashed her an ambiguous smile and went upstairs.
Feeling a little helpless, Han Muzi did not bother explaining further and simply went upstairs. Just before, her house had been lively with two other people in it, but pushing open the door now—she was the only person left. All of a sudden, she felt that the house was way too quiet.
Ugh. Humans really shouldn’t get used to certain things. For example, after staying in the dark for so long and seeing a ray of light suddenly, one wouldn’t be able to bear going back to living in the dark again. However, if one stayed in the dark forever, without seeing any light whatsoever, then they wouldn’t even know what it felt like staying in the bright lights. That way, they would never yearn for it.
She silently heaved a sigh in her heart. She began to tidy up the house only to find that Ye Moxuan had left the coat behind. “Didn’t he say he came over to pick up this coat? Why would he leave it behind again?” she retorted as she picked up the coat. Since he left it behind again, she’d have to temporarily keep it here for him. However, this time around, she didn’t dare to place it in her closet anymore. Instead, she hung it up on the balcony and prepared to take a bath.
Upon entering the bathroom, she noticed that Ye Moxuan had left his dirty clothes in the bathroom after his bath just now.
Han Muzi stared at the pile of dirty clothes in a daze; she thought of something suddenly, and her milky-white cheeks slowly turned red.
…
As soon as Ye Moxuan and George entered the door, the servant stepped forward respectfully and informed them, “Old Master is waiting for you in the study upstairs.”
“I got it.” Ye Moxuan went straight upstairs and headed in the direction of the study. George hastily followed after him, saying, “I’m guessing the grandfather and granddaughter of the Duanmu Family must’ve left considering their car isn’t around.”
“Yeah.” He answered indifferently.
“What if Grandfather Yuchi wants the two of you to get engaged?” George asked.
Ye Moxuan didn’t reply to the question; he already had a clear answer in his heart, and that was… he would never agree to be engaged to Duanmu Xue.
Knock knock—
“Come in.” Upon hearing that, Ye Moxuan pushed open the door to the study. Yuchi Jin, who was sitting in front of the study table, lifted his eyes. His eyes were aged but sharp and energetic. Sitting there, he exuded a powerful and majestic aura.
Seeing George following behind Ye Moxuan, he was convinced by the words Ye Moxuan said earlier. He snorted loudly, “Old man Joe is a good-for-nothing; he can’t even teach his grandchild properly and lets him cause trouble every day. George, how old are you now? Shouldn’t you be learning the ropes on how to help your grandfather manage the company? Don’t just fool around all the time!”
George had always been the black sheep of the family, so he wasn’t upset by Yuchi Jin’s insults to his face. He just approached him cheerfully. “Grandfather Yuchi, the company is fine with my father in charge of it. What has that got to do with me? Besides, if I had half the brains of Yuchi, why wouldn’t I help manage the company? It’s exactly because I don’t have the capabilities that I’m afraid of causing great losses for the company!”
Listening to George praising his precious grandchild, he felt happy inside. Even so, he scolded, “All you have is a silver tongue. If only you’d put more of your conversing skills and mindset into your career, your grandfather wouldn’t have to come here every other day to complain about you.”
“It’s too bad; I was born with a brain that can only develop in this matter. Everything else… is not possible.”
Yuchi Jin heaved a deep sigh and looked toward Ye Moxuan who had been silent since entering the room. He sternly said, “Have a seat since you’re already here. I have something important to discuss with you.”
Ye Moxuan walked over and sat down opposite Yuchi Jin. George was about to leave the room when Yuchi Jin called out to him. “You might as well take a seat too; there isn’t anything you can’t hear.”
“Thanks, Grandfather Yuchi.” George hurriedly pulled a chair over and sat beside Ye Moxuan. He knew that Grandfather Yuchi would allow him to stay. He just wanted to act for appearance’s sake, otherwise… he would look way too nosy.
Yuchi Jin sized up Ye Moxuan and seemed to be thinking about something. He was silent for a long while before he spoke up, “Xuan, what… do you think of Xue?”
George was speechless. D*mn, I was right! Grandfather Yuchi is raising the curtains on arranging Yuchi Shen and Duanmu Xue’s engagement! He looked toward Yuchi Shen, clenching his fists. Don’t let me down, Yuchi Shen; don’t let your assistant down, either!
Ye Moxuan raised his eyes and noticed his grandfather staring at him intently as if trying to figure out his emotions and reactions. He pursed his thin lips together, his entire body exuding a wave of cold air. “I don’t know,” he replied with these three words.
Yuchi Jin immediately scowled at his words. “What do you mean you don’t know?”
Ye Moxuan continued. “I never noticed, so I’m not sure.”
Yuchi Jin was at a loss for words. Ye Moxuan’s words indicated that he was not interested in Duanmu Xue, so he had never taken notice of her. Therefore, he did not know nor did he care.
George silently gave a thumbs-up to Ye Moxuan. He was just wondering how Ye Moxuan planned to answer, thinking that he would be polite in the face of Yuchi Jin. Who knew he wouldn’t give a d*mn about being polite.
Sure enough, Yuchi Shen nearly spat blood when he heard this. “W-What is with that attitude? What do you mean by didn’t notice and aren’t sure? When you were sick, Xue visited you every single day! She’s so kind-hearted, gentle, and caring! You must be blind if you can’t even see that much!”
“Grandfather… I never asked her to visit me,” Ye Moxuan replied.
“Why you!” Yuchi Shen got up in anger; he was about to lose his temper with Ye Moxuan.
When George saw what was happening, he quickly got up and supported Yuchi Jin. “Don’t get angry, Grandfather Yuchi. He’s just bad with his words and spoke too bluntly. How could he say that? However, I understand what he means. Let me explain it to you. Grandfather Yuchi, you know what Xuan’s personality is like: if he doesn’t notice, that means he doesn’t care. You can tell from this that he has no feelings whatsoever for the Young Lady of the Duanmu Family.”
Yuchi Jin felt that something was amiss with George’s words, and he narrowed his eyes to look at George.
George released his grip under the enormous pressure he felt from Yuchi Jin. He remorsefully added, “Grandfather Yuchi, Xuan is the precious grandson you finally found. Do you have the heart to force him to do something against his will? Although Duanmu Xue is really beautiful… but some things just can’t be forced, right?”
Having heard all that, Yuchi Jin coldly snorted. The walking stick in his hand banged loudly against the ground. “Great! I dare say you two have discussed this beforehand! So, did the two of you come here intending to go against an elderly man like me?”
