Paifang

  "So you're still somewhat sober," Qin Xiao said disdainfully, "then what nonsense are you talking about?"

  Mu Chenhui supported Qin Xiaoshuang's shoulders and let her look at him. "I'm serious. Isn't this what you wanted?"

  "I never thought I'd be doing something like 'being a prostitute and still wanting to put up a virtuous sign'. I'm with you just for the money, we both know that. 'The child was an accident' were your exact words. So what do you mean by saying this now? Why don't you marry Qin Yanwei?"

  "If I could marry her, I wouldn't sign any contract with you."

  Mo Chenhui abruptly interrupted Qin Xiao's words and shouted out loud.

  Qin Xiaowei was taken aback, she bit her lower lip and then let go, "You finally said it out. It must have been tough all these years, Mu Chenhui. Obviously not the same person, yet one face. Seeing my face, you still have to make an effort to deceive yourself - this is Qin Yanwen, right?"

  A poor man, always using endless lies to numb himself. Clearly knowing it's not true, yet still wanting to "swallow one's teeth" and deceive oneself. This is a kind of pathetic, extreme pathetic.

  Mu Chenhui's last roar made a part of his emotions burst out and he calmed down slightly.

  "But others don't recognize you anymore, probably got amnesia or something? En? Haha." Qin Xiao started to mockingly laugh.

  Pitiful people are not only hateful but also laughable.

  Yes, everything she said is right.

  After all these years, he has lived a hard enough life, living in the shadow of a woman. Sometimes when he wakes up from a dream, seeing the familiar face beside him that haunts his dreams, the corners of his mouth would involuntarily curl into a smile, as if he had become much younger and returned to his university days.

  Because of Qin Yanwen, the rebellious him who was still in college had a falling out with his family and cut off ties with his father. In a fit of anger, he rented an apartment and lived with Qin Yanwen outside. At that time, he would also worry about money, which was a kind of fresh experience, but his good brothers were always generous to help him out.

  Those days, he felt it was the first time in his life that he was completely free and unrestrained.

  It's all worth it as long as I see her sleeping profile in the morning.

  In the years that followed, every time he wanted to call out "Yan Wei" in the early morning, he suddenly woke up - the one beside him was Qin Xiao.

  Joy and sorrow can turn upside down in an instant.

  He didn't have time to feel sad because he still had to go to work.

  So now, these days are not in vain, he doesn't want to work so hard anymore. Besides, the one who has been by his side for the past few years is also Qin Xiao.

  He and Qin Yanwan, it should be impossible now.

  Parents have also grown old, he has also grown up, matured, and knows that some things cannot be done by his own will.

  "I just want to hear you say 'agreed.' Because if you back out halfway, not only will you get nothing, but you'll also lose a lot - you're not getting any younger."

  Qin Xiao lowered her head and smiled, then raised it again, looking at Mu Chenhui. "Who said I didn't agree? I've got your child in my belly, and I've wasted the best years of a woman's life on you. If I don't ask for something from you now, wouldn't that be too much of a loss? Just now was just to test your tone."

  Mu Chenhui realized he had been played and his slightly calmed anger rose again.

  "Don't get angry first. Just now, I heard your meaning, you two are impossible. It's good this way, to avoid the truth being made public later. The impact on me and her will not be great, but the impact on you, and the Mu family... You understand. When the time comes, it will be embarrassing for everyone, so it's better to clarify now."

  Mu Chenhui heard her agree, somewhat unexpectedly, yet seemingly as expected, "I'm all ears."

  "You and Qin Yanwan rekindle your old flame as you wish, I have no opinion on that. Just don't go overboard for the sake of your own reputation."

  "You've thought of everything."

  "For my gold master, this is considered professional ethics. Being a prostitute and still being able to put up a plaque, it's really 'fame and fortune both gained'. Qin Xiao intentionally emphasized the four words 'fame and fortune both gained', 'but now I seem to be unable to say that about myself'."

  She scolds one by one as "whore", what is Mu Chenyuan then?

  Qin Xiao's smile deepened, "Just making an analogy, don't get angry, I didn't scold you. With your kind of despicable nature hidden beneath a seemingly upright exterior, I wouldn't dare scold you."

  She said it all in one breath, ignoring his increasingly dark face.

  Because Mu Chenhui is a well-educated man, he shouldn't get angry over this kind of thing or lash out in embarrassment. I've heard he doesn't hit women. But that's not necessarily true.

  "Thanks for the compliment, same to you."

  Mu Chenhui counterattacked.

  "Me too, I'm not a noble master either. Climbing up you, I've made a profit."

  "Then I'll let you earn more. What kind of engagement party do you want?"

  Really? There's even an engagement banquet.

  "It doesn't matter, but I want to marry into your Mu family with dignity and honor! Also, be sure to let Qin Yanwen know about our good news, best if it kills her desire."

  Qin Xiao loves "whichever pot doesn't open, take whichever pot".

  "Good."

  Mu Chenhui nodded in agreement.

  "It's settled in one word!"