Mu Shengchen knew exactly what she had seen. She had misunderstood their relationship, and he knew that she wasn't easy to pacify at this point. His hands continued to tremble as he cursed under his breath.
He couldn't tell her the exact truth, of why he was there. And that was enough for him to curse Su Lianmeng with all his heart. His eyes darkened.
Even then, he didn't reveal any of that as he held her close to him. "Did you see what happened between us?" His voice remained soft and comforting.
"I saw that you almost..." Just the thought of that image in her head was enough to make her flush in embarrassment and in anger. She pushed his hands away, only for them to return around her shoulders.
"Silly girl." He chuckled. "Even if she stood naked in front of me, I still wouldn't look at her."
"Ha!" If she hadn't made a sound, then they probably would've already rolled onto the bed.
"If you don't believe me, then you can ask Su Lianmeng," he suggested. His lips curled up into a strange smile.
Ning Qianyu stared at him for a long time, contemplating his suggestion.
She had loved him. The best she could do was give him another chance, right? Even if it was just to explain himself. If the woman didn't agree with his reasoning, then she'd leave him–simple as that.
At the door of Room 999, Ye Xi was finally seen standing outside. When he saw Ning Qianyu coming over, he immediately bowed his head in respect. "Young Mistress."
"Assistant Ye." She forced a smile. "I have something to say to Miss Su."
"Of course." Nodding, he opened the front door.
There, she could see that Su Lianmeng was already dressed. Her face was no longer as arrogant and fearless as before. Instead, her forehead was creased in dejection, and her eyebrows were furrowed in what seemed to be...disappointment.
Seeing Ning Qianyu come in, she straightened her back in surprise then in agitation. "What are you doing here?" she snapped.
"I came to see Miss Su."
"Please, if you've come here to boast about your achievements, you have absolutely nothing to boast about." She snorted, tilting her head up high. "Mu Shengchen's nothing more than an impotent piece of trash. I shouldn't have come here."
Impotent piece of trash? She stared at her in confusion.
"I have to admit. I was jealous of you before, and I did want to snatch him from your hands," she admitted before rolling her eyes. "But I didn't expect him to be...unable in keeping it up. Instead of feeling jealous, I guess I just feel sorry for you."
Ning Qianyu stared at her for a while before walking out of the room. She didn't even notice Su Lianmeng's proud and gloating gaze.
Mu Shengchen didn't have any reaction to her teasing? Unable to keep it up? The same man who had asked for her every night couldn't keep it up?
'Even if she was naked, I wouldn't even look in her direction,' his voice echoed at the back of her mind.
So he didn't lie to her...He really was telling the truth.
"Are you done asking?" He was waiting for her outside.
"Yes." She nodded rapidly, throwing herself into his arms in relief. Mu Shengchen let his arms wrap around her waist, drawing her even closer.
Luckily, he had a trump card in his pockets.
That was how he had managed to pacify the problems that Su Lianmeng had created.
"Will you be going back tonight?" she said, her voice muffled as she buried herself deeper into his arms.
A doting smile spread across his lips as he kissed the stray strands of her hair. "I won't be going back tonight," he slowly replied.
"What? But why?" Ning Qianyu looked up, looking disappointed by his answer.
Mu Shengchen didn't say anything. Instead, he brought her up to the presidential suite–the top floor of Mingjun Hotel. Her eyes widened at the sight of large chandeliers and large balconies. The Presidential Suite made her feel as if she had just been transported to Europe!
"I'll stay here tonight," he said, leaning his head against the headboard.
Ning Qianyu glanced at the luxurious presidential suite, but she wasn't focused on the defined architecture anymore. All she could see was Mu Shengchen leaning against the bed. She swallowed. "Su Lianmeng said that you couldn't..."
"We both know she's wrong." He smiled, waving her over.
"Hm..." She obediently walked towards him.
Mu Shengchen wrapped his arms around her. "I only feel these things for one person only–you." Without another word, he pulled her onto the bed.
Finally, morning arrived. Sunlight poured through the curtains, shining over the tired couple.
Mu Shengchen slowly opened his eyes. They weren't as cold and deep as they had been the night before. There was a certain spark in those depths, one that Ning Qianyu had lit up. His lips quirked.
He glanced at Ning Qianyu, watching at the way she had leaned against his arms. Her mouth was slightly open as her long hair fell daintily across her face. She looked beautiful, even when she was asleep.
Suddenly, his phone rang out. Afraid that it would wake her, he immediately answered.
"What's the matter?"
A few seconds later, he nodded. "Okay."
After hanging up the phone, Mu Shengchen gazed at her sleeping figure one last time before sighing in disappointment. He pulled himself from her grasp before putting on his clothes. Without another word, he went to the living room.
Ye Xi stood by the door, waiting for him. "Young Master Chen, Su Lianmeng has already confessed."
"Who is it?" A cold glint flashed in his eyes.
"It's Vice President Mu. The only reason she found out about it was that she accidentally saw the documents from Su Bohao's safe."
Guess he really was right. Su Bohao was indeed a sly fox, but he had been too arrogant. His lips curled up into a sneer. "I assume you know what to do."
"Yes, Sir."
If Mu Shengchen had to teach him every single thing, then he wouldn't have the right to stand by his side. Besides, Ye Xi also had a few tricks up his sleeves.
"What do you want me to do about Su Lianmeng?"
Previously, Ye Xi had guessed that the Young Master would let her leave, on account of their past relationship. Now that she was seeking her death by involving the Young Mistress, he didn't know what he was going to do.
"I don't want to see her ever again." The woman had actually dared call Qianyu. If he hadn't calmed her down, then who knew what would happen after that? The thought was enough for his forehead to crease in frustration.
"Understood, Sir." Just as he had expected!
After a few seconds of silence, Mu Shengchen finally asked, "Who did you say instructed her to come here?"
There was a pause before he responded, "It was Second Master."
Mu Jinbo? His eyes shone under the cold light as his other hand twitched in response. The man was really digging himself a deeper grave.
"The media always love to gossip about the Mu family," Mu Shengchen said slowly, drumming his fingers against the surface. "Send some news their way."
"Understood." Poor Second Young Master Mu, he wouldn't know what's coming for him until it hits him on the head. He'd be too busy with all the gossip that he wouldn't have time to stir up trouble for them again.
Ye Xi glanced in his boss's direction. He looked very relaxed after the long night. Did that mean that he was in a good mood?
"Young Master..."
"You're talking too much, you know that?" He raised his eyebrows impatiently.
Guess he had spoken too soon. "I've already applied for your leave at Mu's, but CEO Mu still wants you to go to his place," Ye Xi immediately responded.
Mu Shengchen's body stiffened. There was a few seconds of silence before he finally waved his hands at him. "Okay," he simply said.
Not knowing what else to say, Ye Xi could only shut his mouth and leave the suite.