Chapter 54: Chapter 54 Then we’re Even
She arrived at the main hall, where the nanny told her that Ji Luochen was in the study on the second floor and that she could go directly to the study to find him.
Mu Lingyun went to the study on the second floor and, indeed, saw Ji Luochen.
He was facing the laptop, apparently in a video conference.
She didn’t walk in immediately, but leaned against the doorframe, quietly watching him.
His facial features were distinct, his lines smooth, a paragon of perfection.
His expression was serious, his demeanor icy.
When assigning tasks, he was organized and unflustered, his voice clear and firm.
The corners of Mu Lingyun’s mouth curled up; a diligent man was indeed the most charming.
She suddenly remembered her days in Another World, how she often visited his study and would lean on the side table, watching him assign tasks to his subordinates.
Even though he was physically frail, the air of masterminding strategies from behind the scenes, of decisive victories from afar captivated her.
What she missed most was after he had completed all his work, he would turn his head and smile at her, asking, “Are you hungry, shall we eat now, is that okay?”
Sadly, since meeting him in this world, she had never seen him smile like that.
How nostalgic!
Mu Lingyun waited by the doorframe for about fifteen minutes before Ji Luochen ended the video conference.
He closed his laptop, looked up and caught a glimpse of the girl leaning against the doorframe, and said nothing.
Mu Lingyun walked over to him and, seeing that he still had no intention of speaking to her, asked directly, “Your Highness, do you still not intend to speak with me?”
Ji Luochen didn’t say a word.
“If you’re not going to talk to me, I’m leaving, okay?” Mu Lingyun tilted her head and asked.
Ji Luochen still made no move.
Mu Lingyun felt an instant wave of boredom and turned to leave.
“I want some water.” Suddenly, a somewhat hoarse voice came from behind her.
At the sound of his voice, the corners of Mu Lingyun’s mouth curled up, but she did not stop walking and continued on her way out.
“Mu Lingyun, I want some water.” Ji Luochen repeated, his tone carrying a hint more displeasure.
Only then did Mu Lingyun stop in her tracks, turn her head to look at Ji Luochen, and laughingly say, “Your Highness is speaking to me? I thought you were never going to talk to me again.”
Ji Luochen did not speak again, but took out his phone and began to type.
Not speaking again?
With a somewhat helpless sigh, Mu Lingyun still went to pour a glass of water and placed it on the desk in front of Ji Luochen.
He didn’t glance at her, merely picking up the water glass and taking a sip.
Mu Lingyun suddenly remembered what the Check-in System said yesterday, that her appended identity was that of Ji Luochen’s beloved.
She was somewhat speechless, this qualified as a beloved? She felt more like a stranger.
The system had truly gone mad.
Forget it, forget it, after serving as his maid for half a year, they’d be even.
Whether a stranger or otherwise, it didn’t matter.
With that in mind, she turned to walk out but accidentally knocked over Ji Luochen’s folder.
Watching the folder about to hit the ground, she instinctively reached out to catch it, completely forgetting about her injured arm.
Although she successfully caught the folder, it tugged at her wound.
“Hiss—” She covered the wound on her arm with her other hand, enduring the pain and placed the folder back on the desk.
“What happened to your hand?” Ji Luochen asked.
“It’s nothing.” Mu Lingyun smiled and indicated she was fine.
With a slightly cold expression, Ji Luochen stood up, pulled her to sit in his chair, drew away her hand covering the wound, and saw the blood seeping out onto her arm, dying her clothes red.