Yan Xinxin’s decisive answer left the always calm and composed Mo Chuxi momentarily stunned.
It felt as though a thread of delight flickered across his heart, brought about by Yan Xinxin’s response.
Lowering his long and slender phoenix eyes, Mo Chuxi noticed Yan Xinxin’s tightly shut ones, radiating a stubborn seriousness.
Listening to Mo Chuxi’s meaningful words, Yan Xinxin fearlessly raised her clear eyes to meet his gaze.
"I just want fairness, that’s all."
"Since we’ve signed the contract, isn’t it only right to honor it mutually?"
Yan Xinxin explained, though her racing heartbeat betrayed her guilty conscience.
She knew she was lying.
The faint smile lingering in Mo Chuxi’s long eyes quickly dissipated because of her words.
"Didn’t think you were so committed to contracts, hmm?"
"If I sign my name on anything, I’ll honor it."
Yan Xinxin insisted, holding her ground.
"I trust Young Master Mo will do the same, won’t you?"
Staring into the resolute determination in Yan Xinxin’s gaze, Mo Chuxi suddenly let out a low chuckle, a glimmer of meaning hidden in his eyes.
"Yan Xinxin, you’re quite clever."
"Join me for dinner. If you’re full, you can just sit there and guard your ’meal’ from other people’s greed."
After throwing out his teasing remark, the playful and suggestive look in Mo Chuxi’s eyes faded as he stepped on the gas pedal once more.
Yan Xinxin was left speechless, her heart still pounding like a beating drum.
The mountaintop restaurant.
A famed five-star French establishment in Ancheng.
Nestled amidst the rolling hills on the outskirts, it boasted breathtaking views.
Yan Xinxin was, in truth, already full, but with Mo Chuxi’s command, refusal was not an option.
Mo Chuxi swiftly placed the order, selecting a series of exorbitantly priced, luxurious dishes.
However, when the server brought out a plate of foie gras, a wave of nausea immediately churned in Yan Xinxin’s stomach!
"Excuse me, I need to use the restroom!"
She stood abruptly and hurried off without looking back to find the restroom.
Mo Chuxi, naturally uneasy, promptly stood as well. But just as he stepped forward, his phone began to ring.
Answering the call, he followed close behind her.
"Young Master Mo, about that matter I mentioned to you earlier—the one at the hotel five years ago—I managed to uncover a lead. The clue is that a school badge was found on the floor of your room at the time."
Ah Ding’s update made Mo Chuxi’s steps gradually slow down.
"Yes, an Ancheng University badge, and a red one for honors students at that."
Ah Ding paused, as if hesitating.
"Previously, when I looked into Yan Xinxin’s background, I found that she was also one of the honor students at Ancheng University back then. Young Master Mo, hmm, I just had a rather bold thought..."