Chapter 2057: Chapter 586: Into His Embrace (Part 4)
"Oh!"
But Qin Mu feigned ignorance and simply responded once, then stepped aside.
Yang Qin never lifted her head, but Qin Mu instinctively glanced at her, noticing the tears clinging to her eyelashes.
Qin Mu never mocks people easily, but she really found certain things somewhat amusing. She struggled to maintain her composure, and watched Qiao Yi, who walked away with Yang Qin after realizing the situation.
Only after they left did Qin Mu turn to look at that painful figure.
Is it too easy to fall in love with someone?
Qin Mu never thought that falling in love was a simple matter. It took her over ten years with Mu Yichen to confirm their places in each other’s hearts, before daring to talk about marriage.
As for those love-at-first-sight scenarios...
Qin Mu always felt such emotions were unreliable.
She held her breath gracefully, walking down the long corridor. Despite there being a bathroom in the private room, she chose to run out, probably because she disliked the noise inside.
The people, having drunk too much, even urged Mu Yichen and Xiang Hang to taste wine. Mu Yichen was already unhappy that Qin Mu paid too much attention to Xiang Hang, and Xiang Hang, probably holding on to some words Mu Yichen had said to him last time, somehow competed fiercely with him.
Unable to control them, Qin Mu chose not to watch. Unexpectedly, she met Qiao Yi and Yang Qin outside.
Yang Qin had probably drunk a lot too, hadn’t she?
Qin Mu had no time to guess whether Yang Qin only indulged in alcohol after Mu Yichen left, or if she started beforehand. But she always felt Jiu Nan wouldn’t dare force Mu Yichen’s secretary to drink.
She went to the restroom, staying inside for a long time, unable to leave.
Suddenly, she wanted a smoke; perhaps smoking would improve her mood.
After coming out, she saw Qiao Yi returning. Qiao Yi, seeing her standing at the doorway, approached her: "Don’t overthink."
"Overthink what?"
Qiao Yi instinctively glanced at the private room behind her, then told her: "The matter with Yang Qin!"
"Xi Meng should return to work as soon as she delivers her baby."
Qin Mu only said this.
Qiao Yi was momentarily stunned upon hearing this, then nodded: "Don’t worry, she’ll do so even if you don’t permit it."
Xi Meng could no longer stand being home; it had only been a few months, and Yang Qin had already developed thoughts about Mu Yichen. If Yang Qin weren’t efficient at work, they wouldn’t be turning a blind eye.
Qiao Yi irritably lit a cigarette: "Actually, I somewhat regret inviting her over. Initially, I thought she’d be efficient and precise in her work, and coincidentally she had family issues needing her return, so it seemed like fate. But now thinking back... Qin Mu, I’m very sorry!"
Qiao Yi, while sending Yang Qin downstairs, realized that Qin Mu’s calm demeanor was misleading. Mu Yichen once said Qin Mu has a habit of pretending not to notice, only to remember it more deeply. Previously, he didn’t take it to heart, but recently Xi Meng reminded him, and he just recalled.
"Your intentions were good. I don’t think Yang Qin is that type of woman. Even if she is, I’ll handle her. Concerning you, as long as you stand by me, I won’t resent you!"
Qin Mu glanced at him again. Understanding Qiao Yi, her sharp look even slowed his action of taking a drag. Qin Mu lowered her gaze and then turned back to the private room.
Qiao Yi saw Mu Yichen inside seemingly drinking with Xiang Hang—or tasting wine—and couldn’t help but frown. What was happening inside?
He didn’t ask much, as he was now overwhelmed. He still had to continue entertaining with Jiu Nan, so after finishing his cigarette, he returned inside.
Zhao Huai gave him a signal; he nodded. They didn’t mention Yang Qin’s matter, but confirmed through eye contact.
Jiu Nan saw their exchange and couldn’t help but shake his head: "I always wondered why Zhao Huai follows Mu Yichen, given he has no family background. But Qiao Yi, what’s your reason?"
"Yichen does things I like. Is this answer satisfactory to you?"
Qiao Yi chuckled lightly as he replied.
"Honestly, if Mu Yichen weren’t with Qin Mu, I’d suspect there was something going on between you three."
Jiu Nan suddenly laughed; his words carried a probing tone, causing Zhao Huai to choke on his tea.
Qiao Yi also almost suffocated on his breath.
Jiu Nan’s subordinates weren’t as playful as him, but having witnessed him tormenting others, they kept composed, obediently bowing their heads.
