“So be it. We’re officially married. We’re protected by the law.”
Gloomily, Li Beinian fell silent.
Suddenly, a shout came from outside. “Who’s there?”
It was Ma Lin’s voice.
Li Xueqing, who was listening intently through the gap in the door, jumped and quickly ran away.
Ma Lin frowned as he watched Li Xueqing making her escape.
However, he did not stop her. He walked up to the closed door and knocked on it.
“Come in,” Mu Xichen said lightly. He sat back in the chair easily and slowly buttoned up his shirt.
Ma Lin was a little embarrassed to have stumbled onto this situation. He cleared his throat and said, “Boss, someone was eavesdropping through the door just now.”
“Who was it?” Li Beinian immediately asked.
“Li Xueqing.” Ma Lin looked at them and continued, “The people in the cafeteria have dispersed. There’s no one outside now. If you want to leave, best to do it now.”
Mu Xichen frowned and said unhappily, “You’ve not greeted someone here since you came in?”
Ma Lin was stunned. Greeted someone?
Immediately, he caught Mu Xichen’s look and understood.
Feeling a little embarrassed, he immediately called out, “Hello, Sister-in-law.”
“Shh!” Li Beinian was exasperated. She turned around and pulled Mu Xichen along. “Hurry up, let’s go eat!”
Mu Xichen gently pulled her into his arms and said with a hint of bitterness, “Is there a need for you to act like this is a secret affair?”
Usually, it wouldn’t have mattered if these things were spoken between them in the privacy of the bedroom. But now that Ma Lin was around, Li Beinian turned a deep scarlet. She glowered at him, giving him no other chance to speak. Then she left with him in tow.
Although there weren’t many people around, Li Beinian excused herself to go to the toilet, so that they wouldn’t be seen getting into the car together.
After a minute or two, she made a dash and got into the passenger seat of the military-green Hummer.
Mu Xichen could tell at once what she was thinking. He shot her an indifferent glance and wordlessly started the car engine.
When he looked into the rear view mirror, he saw Li Xueqing hiding behind a building in her military uniform. She was staring at them from afar with resentment and jealousy.
Although she had hidden herself well and kept a neutral expression on her face, it did not escape his eyes.
Mu Xichen felt a slight stirring in his heart and turned to look at his woman.
She was buckling up and did not realize that she had failed to defend herself against Li Xueqing.
Sensing Mu Xichen’s gaze, she thought that he was still upset and turned away guiltily.
A bold thought suddenly flashed across Mu Xichen’s mind. He remained silent and quickly drove away from the military area.
He took Li Beinian to the new restaurant he had invested in.
The new restaurant was called Food Color.
They had employed the head chefs for both Cantonese and Hunan cuisines. Their culinary skills were superb, the presentation was exquisite, the color, aroma, and taste were all perfect, earning everyone’s praises.
Li Beinian, too, was raving as she sat and ate in the elegant private dining room.
Because she hadn’t had much good food lately, today’s spread was exceptionally delicious.
Realizing this was the case, Mu Xichen eagerly scooped some food and soup for her.
Recently, Li Beinian had developed a habit of not wasting food. She ate till her stomach was bloated as if she was pregnant.
It was two in the afternoon by the time they had had their fill of food and drinks.
It was the best time to take an afternoon nap. Li Beinian’s eyelids were heavy as she said, “Aren’t you going on a business trip? Hurry up and leave. I’ll take a cab home by myself.”