Chapter 2272 - 658: One Year Later (35): Attacked? (6)

Chapter 2272: Chapter 658: One Year Later (35): Attacked? (6)

Today isn’t particularly busy, but it’s rare for someone to have some downtime.

Guests came and went bustlingly, and nearly everyone left with something, courtesy of New Year shopping with gifts offered, especially with JY’s gifts, which are personally designed by the designers, making them highly valuable presents.

Not long after, Helian Hao messaged her on WeChat, asking where she was.

Qin Mu: "At the store!"

Dr. Hao: "I’m coming over right away!"

Miss Mu: "I’m coming over right away too!"

Qin Mu: "..."

Why do these two seem like they’re coming to collect debts? Collect debts?

"What are you coming for? Haven’t you already switched sides?"

Helian Hao directly asked Mu Qingxin in the group chat.

"Helian Hao, you’re not speaking nicely, how am I not one of you? You can ask about last night’s dinner at our place, did I not help Qin Mu?"

Mu Qingxin immediately retorted, demanding that Helian Hao seek confirmation from Qin Mu.

"Even if you say so, over this year-plus period, have you said a word in this chat? Think saying a few words for Qin Mu upon returning clears everything? When your mom was dragging Chen Xiaoyi towards your brother, where were you?"

Helian Hao continued to challenge her.

Mu Qingxin simply chose not to speak further but had already gotten in the car, leaving her home, ready to go.

Meanwhile, Jiang Yan was accompanying the old man in playing chess, with Mu Zihao beside them, sipping tea and occasionally guiding Jiang Yan in the game.

"Hey, hey, hey, fight when I’m back, okay!"

Qin Mingzhu was in Beijing, feeling anxious as she watched their chat and wanted to immediately fly over to join the fun, but had to wait a few days, which frustrated her.

Dr. Hao: "..."

Later, Mu Qingxin and Helian Hao arrived together at JY’s entrance. After getting out of the car and standing opposite each other, there was no further quarrel, just mutual gazes followed by Mu Qingxin’s admitting defeat: "I admit I was wrong, satisfied? But if I say too much, it’ll upset my mom, right? It’s simply a conflict between loyalty and filial piety. Besides, I know my brother wouldn’t get involved with Chen Xiaoyi."

"As long as you know you’re wrong!"

Helian Hao glanced at her, then stepped forward, linking arms with her, and together they entered the store.

Qin Mu was sitting there, surprised to see them reconcile in no time.

"Hey, hey, hey, I have a great idea, do you want to hear it?"

Mu Qingxin had just sat down, pulling them in to share a secret plan.

Helian Hao and Qin Mu exchanged looks, ready to listen.

"With the men drinking at AM this noon at their gathering, why should we women follow them? Instead, why not we choose a different place and have our own date?"

Mu Qingxin shared her thoughts.

"Agreed!"

Qin Mu was already pondering the plan as Mu Qingxin spoke, replying almost within two seconds after she finished speaking, in a manner that appeared indifferent yet very composed.

"Then I’ll call An Nan and Xi Meng."

Helian Hao was naturally not keen on joining the men’s noisy party, pondering about how the men were quite boisterous, and calculatedly drinking, making this a rare gathering opportunity for the women.

"I’ll call Xiaomei and Wen Runuan!"

"Wen Runuan might not be in town now!"

Helian Hao noted, to which Qin Mu curiously looked at her. Helian Hao smiled, softly revealing: "I heard she’s traveling for the New Year with President Wang, and they’ve gone quite far."

Qin Mu raised her eyebrows upon hearing this. Knowing that the couple was usually quite busy, yet they took time to travel far, meant not wanting to disturb Wen Runuan, thus refraining from calling her.

"Speaking of, I heard a while ago that her husband was locked in the office with a newcomer from their company, unsure of what they were doing."

Mu Qingxin abruptly went into gossip mode.

"It’s said that the actress wanted to use unspoken rules for promotion, locking the door upon entering. But Wen Runuan’s husband isn’t attracted to just any woman; later, she was fired."

Helian Hao whispered.

Qin Mu reflected, realizing she seemed to miss many events, as last meeting Wen Runuan and Li Yu, they hadn’t shared their personal matters, leading her to merely assume everyone was doing well individually.

"Wow! A woman throws herself at him, yet her husband doesn’t want her?"

"You think only your husband can resist temptation? Wen Runuan and her husband grew up in an environment with stylish faces of all sorts. Would beauty still seduce them?"

Helian Hao and Mu Qingxin engaged in gossip for a while longer, then when it seemed about time, having arranged with An Nan and Xi Meng, they set off for Jixiang Restaurant.

——

At noon twelve o’clock, Mu Yichen left the children with the Mu Family and arrived a bit late.

After entering, he found that he couldn’t see his wife, his brows furrowing instinctively, but he sat down composedly, scanning around to realize there wasn’t a single woman at the large table.

Jing Feng offered him tea, casually reminding him: "They’re not coming!"

Mu Yichen felt a stirring, his indifferent eyes turning to him.

"Xiaohao phoned me, saying they’re eating somewhere else, just the ladies."

Jing Feng explained.

Mu Yichen’s frown gradually relaxed, then he pulled out his phone: "Where are they?"

Jing Feng chuckled, then reminded him: "I asked Xiaohao for an eternity but couldn’t find out. If you can, you can command me to do anything today."

With many sitting inside, everyone overheard Jing Feng’s audible words.

Mu Yichen suddenly laughed softly: "Are you serious about that?"

"Certainly serious."

Jing Feng replied with a laugh, wholly unconcerned.

Everyone was aware that these days Mu Yichen was passionately devoted, where Qin Mu would respond was something of speculation.

Mu Yichen also let out a light laugh.

Qiao Yi and Jiang Zhiyuan were seated nearby smoking, listening to Jing Feng and Mu Yichen’s banter, leading to an urge to make bets.

"I bet Qin Mu will respond to Yichen."

Qiao Yi said.

"I bet she won’t! Xiaomu truly possesses a strong backbone."

Jiang Zhiyuan immediately opposed, in his mind, his younger sister was cool-natured.

"Will she or won’t she?"

Zhao Huai and Gongzhi Ping’an, seated afar, had been dissecting other matters and missed what was said.

"Jing Feng mentioned the women independently dining elsewhere, unclear on location, with Yichen messaging Qin Mu to ask; the question is whether Qin Mu will answer him."

Jiang Zhiyuan explained.

"I guess she will!"

Zhao Huai thought for a moment, then grinned saying.

"Hmm, I guess she will too!"

Gongzhi Ping’an mused for a bit, then responded quietly.

It surprised everyone; Mu Yichen glanced up, smiling slightly.

However, Jiang Zhiyuan was puzzled, why was he the only one believing Qin Mu wouldn’t entertain Mu Yichen?