"Haha..." Lu Nan and Yun Xi burst into laughter, uncaring of their surroundings. "Oh... you're shy!"
"..."
Shen Ning just shook her head, a soft smile on her lips. "Let's go. I'll treat you both to a meal."
At the restaurant, as they settled in to eat, Yun Xi looked at her mischievously.
"W-what's wrong?" Shen Ning asked, her voice uncertain.
"Come on, tell us," Yun Xi leaned in, a teasing glint in her eyes. "Who's on top when you guys... do that?"
Shen Ning nearly choked on her food. "Yun Xi!" Her face turned beet red.
"Haha... you're blushing!" Lu Nan teased, laughing so hard he nearly fell off his chair.
Shen Ning rolled her eyes, mentally wondering when her friends had become so bold. What happened to the innocent girls I used to know?
Lu Nan, still chuckling, threw his hands up. "Alright, alright," he said, clearly enjoying her discomfort. "Who's your husband, by the way?"
"Qin Yuheng," Shen Ning replied, her mouth full of steak, as though she had just stated something completely ordinary.
There was a pause. Then—
"Pfft!" Yun Xi spat out her food in shock, quickly turning her head to avoid making a scene.
"Cough, cough, cough..." she gasped, waving her hand as she caught her breath.
Shen Ning quickly handed her a glass of water and gently patted her back. "Why such a dramatic reaction?"
Yun Xi waved a hand, still coughing. Lu Nan, on the other hand, was completely flabbergasted. "Wait… what?"
Yun Xi finally regained her voice, though it was weak. "Are you talking about the Qin Yuheng? As in the CEO of ShengTian Group?"
"Yeah." Shen Ning nodded casually, taking another sip of her drink.
Yun Xi went silent, her eyes wide with disbelief.
If Shen Ning's marriage surprised them, then her marrying Qin Yuheng completely shocked them. What in the world were they even witnessing? That unapproachable man, cold and temperamental man is Shen Ning's husband !?
Yun Xi exchanged a glance with Lu Nan, and both of them turned their gaze upward as if searching for answers in the restaurant's ceiling.
What to do, they were treated to a meal by the dignified Mrs. Qin?! So excited!
"Mrs. Qin," Yun Xi whispered, leaning forward as though seeking divine intervention. "Please... take me under your wing."
Shen Ning nearly choked again. "Be normal."
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Meanwhile at ShengTian Group...
The receptionist picked up the phone, dialing quickly. "Special Assistant Wang, there's a person surnamed Mu who wants to meet the CEO."
"Surname Mu? Is his name Mu Chen?" Wang Xu asked through the phone.
"Yes. Mr. Mu Chen. He said he has something important to say to President Qin."
Wang Xu hesitated for a moment, then responded. "Alright, I'll check with the President and get back to you."
"Sure." The receptionist agreed and turned to Mu Chen, "Mr. Mu please wait a moment."
Mu Chen nodded.
A few minutes later, Wang Xu's call came through. "Help Mr. Mu upstairs. The President has agreed."
In Qin Yuheng's office.
Knock, knock...
"Come in," came the cold, detached voice from within.
Qin Yuheng looked up from his file. "Please take a seat. Mr. Mu personally showed up here to see me. What's the matter?"
Mu Chen took a seat opposite Qin Yuheng. "Mr. Qin, I just came to ask you, why are you holding Shen Ning back?"
Qin Yuheng raised his brows. "Oh? Mr. Mu, please be clear."
"You know exactly what I mean. You're aware of the situation with your family, yet you still married her. Do you have any idea what'll happen when she finds out the truth?" Mu Chen's voice was low, pointed.
Qin Yuheng's expression darkened. "She doesn't believe in curses," he replied flatly.
Mu Chen shook his head, his lips curling into a tight smile. "I know she doesn't, but you deliberately married her, knowing it could cost her life. You're gambling with her future."
Qin Yuheng's eyes narrowed. "That's our matter. I advise you, stay out of —"
Mu Chen shook his head and cut him off. "Tsk, tsk, tsk. Mr. Qin, oh, Mr. Qin, do you know... the recipient of her kidney donation is..." he pointed at himself, "Me."
The words hit Qin Yuheng like a bolt of lightning.
He indeed knew she donated a kidney to someone before they married but the person who received is... Mu Chen?!
"I'm carrying a part of her with myself !" Mu Chen said, his tone almost smug, "I believe I still have a special place in her heart."