Belated Romance (Mu Tongrui)

The door was pushed open and Xiang Nanqian walked in. Looking upon Mu Tongrui who had put on her clothes, she couldn't
hide the mockery and smugness that filled her eyes.
Xiang Nanqian plopped herself on the big bed, crossing her long legs, acting like a hostess she said, “I saw Lingye drive off,
stone faced. Didn't manage to seduce Linye even after your desperate attempt? I thought you would have succeeded this time
round.”
Mu Tongrui started packing her luggage that Fu Lingye kicked aside. Fist curled, she replied indifferently, “Sister-in-law, when
have you ever seen me seducing Fu Lingye?”
“If you weren't seducing Lingye, are you saying Lingye was forcing himself on you? The person Lingye likes couldn't be you.”
Mu Tongrui stood up, her lips twitched as she gave Xiang Nanqian a cold look, “Sister-in-law, you're afraid I would take him
away, aren't you?”
Xiang Nanqian froze. With a scornful laugh she said, “Me? Afraid? who are you kidding at? You're just someone Lingye chose to
entertain dad. Sooner or later, you'll be chased out of Fu Family. Even if Lingye and I never get wedded, we'll always be bound
because of Xiaohan. I'll be with Lingye forever. As for the title, I don't care.”
“If Sister-in-law isn't afraid that I'll take him from you, why did you purposely create the misunderstanding between me and Ye
Zibo? If you're really that confident, you wouldn't seek attention in front of me.”
Xiang Nanqian's face burned red, “You!”
Mu Tongrui finished packing and threw her a haughty look, “Sister-in-law, no need to get angry. You and Fu Lingye will have time
to yourself during this period.”
Mu Tongrui dragged her luggage out, brushing past Xiang Nanqian as she left the room.
When she reached downstairs, Sweetheart who was watching cartoons saw her approaching. She ran towards her, hugging her
waist, “Mu'mu, did you quarrel with daddy? You're leaving too?”
Mu Tongrui was stumped. Looking at Sweetheart, “No, I just need to go back for a few days. Mu'mu's dad is sick. Mu'mu needs
to go back and take care of him for a few days. In a few days, I'll be back.”

“Mu'mu is lying!” The little one scrunched her nose, “Mu'mu's daddy is no longer around, Mu'mu is lying! Mu'mu don't you want
me and daddy anymore?”
The little one was naive and innocent. Mu Tongrui didn't want to hurt her, “That's not true...”
“Then Mu'mu's coming back?”
“I'll be back. I just need to go back and settle some things.”
Sweetheart contemplated before finally loosening her grip. With her tiny face, she looked up at her, “Mu'mu, you must come
back. Otherwise, nobody would want me and daddy. We'll both be very pitiful.”
Mu Tongrui thought.
You may be pitiful, but not your daddy.
Fu Lingye had probably left to have a good time.
Having interacted with Sweetheart over a period of time, Mu Tongrui felt a little reluctant to leave her. Even if it was only for a few
days, her mind still ran wild when she boarded the cab. She wondered if Xiang Nanqian would treat Sweetheart badly, if Fu
Lingye would be a reliable dad, if he would still stand by Xiang Nanqian if she mistreated Sweetheart.
At the thought, Mu Tongrui felt even more uneasy.
Sighing, she shook her head. She shouldn't be worrying over other's business. Her only mission is to pretend to be Fu Lingye's
wife and obtain Mu family's villa. Why should she care so much?
...
Inside Du bar, Lu Zhan swirled his glass of cocktail and clinked with Fu Lingye's glass of Brandy.
“Why did you come her for a drink today? Didn't our wise and great Mr. Fu not come to this type of places?”
Ji Zeyan who was seated beside, legs crossed, took a snip and eyed the dark faced Fu Lingye. “Could it be that you haven't
relieved yourself in a long time and came here to besides, find some chicks for a good time?”
Lu Zhan pushed back his gold-rimmed glasses. His eyes glittered, “My bar recently recruited a new batch, you're bound to have
a good time.”

Lu Zhan wrapped his arms around Fu Lingye's shoulders, “Want to have a go?”
Ji Zeyan and Lu Zhan thought Fu Lingye would have stood up and left upon their teasing. To their surprise, Fu Lingye did not
object.
Lu Zhan clapped his hands together and called for the manager.
“Big boss, what can I do for you?”
Lu Zhan instructed, “Find me the besides, prettiest, most delicate and delightful chick to serve Mr. Fu.”
The manager nodded and bowed deeply. Fu Lingye and Ji Zeyan are regulars. They are Big boss Lu Zhan's buddies and had to
be regarded with utmost importance, “Yes, I'll get down to it immediately.”
Lu Zhan and Ji Zeyan clinked their glasses and gave each other an intriguing look.
“Say, Old Bo, were you rejected by someone at home and decided to cheat?”
Fu Lingye turned to Lu Zhan icily, “We're not husband and wife.”
What he meant was that he wasn't cheating nor having any extra-marital affair. Anyway, Fu Lingye was not all that interested but
just wanted to proof that other woman can rouse him up just the same. To him, his feelings for Mu Tongrui were just besides,
normal feelings between adults. It has nothing more than that.
Lu Zhan laughed, “Alright, the lady is here.”
The manager led the lady over. She was smart and obedient. The moment she saw Fu Lingye, she cautiously but spontaneously
served him. Laying her tender hands on Fu Lingye's chest, she started drawing circles. She was extremely good at teasing. Fu
Lingye sat there, distant and unmoving. Realizing that he was not rejecting her advance, she braced herself and crept her hands
towards hands-on center of his trousers. But before she could reach, the man grabbed her wrists.
The underlying emotions that filled Fu Lingye's dark eyes were unfathomable. He stared at the girl oppressively. The girl was
rattled, her wrists were in pain as she wailed, “Mr. Fu... you're hurting me.”
Her teary face slowly turned into Mu Tongrui's. Fu Lingye recovered himself, threw the girl's wrist away and stood up to leave.
Lu Zhan asked inquisitively, “If you're not satisfied with this one, we can always find another. You're leaving just like this?”

Fu Lingye exited the bar without a second look.
Lu Zhan turned towards Ji Zeyan, “Old Bo, I don't know the thrill, Old Ji, why don't you pick one?”
Ji Zeyan put aside his wine glass and coughed into his fist. “You can leave it for yourself,” he said, while standing.
Lu Zhan scolded in disdain, “Look at you. Keep some chicks outside, you can still get some fun in bed!”