nycdaug Chapter 490: Hiking
Chapter 490: Hiking
Chapter 490: Hiking
Mu Xiaoyu's words made Ningning turn pale. She stared at Mu Xiaoyu with wide eyes, her mouth moved but she couldn't say a word for a long time. She was clearly shocked by Mu Xiaoyu's actions.
However, Mu Xiaoyu herself was a little embarrassed at this moment. It was her first time doing something like this, and she was really not used to it.
Especially seeing Ningning like this now, I feel like I've bullied her.
Although it seems to be true...
Mu Xiaoyu covered her mouth and coughed lightly, deliberately making her face even more serious. She looked at Ningning and said, "I've said what I needed to say. You'd better remember what I just said, or you won't be able to bear the consequences."
After saying that, without looking at Ningning's reaction, Mu Xiaoyu pulled Song Yin out of the mall.
Once Ningning was completely out of sight behind her, Song Yin looked at Mu Xiaoyu with a teasing expression: "Not bad, you are. How come I never saw someone like you before? Mu Xiaoyu, what's this called again? Changing yourself for love, what a selfless spirit!"
Mu Xiaoyu rolled her eyes at Song Yin. She seriously doubted that Song Yin had ever passed Chinese class when she was in school. How could she describe it like that?
As the two walked out of the mall, they immediately saw Li Chenxu still in the same spot. He was standing in front of the car, leaning against a tree, a cigarette between his well-defined knuckles, the embers flickering as he slowly exhaled wisps of white smoke.
At Li Chenxu's age, he should be in the prime of his life, at the most attractive time. And Li Chenxu looks even more charming now than usual.
It's like a vintage wine that's been aged for a long time; the more you savor it, the more you can appreciate its flavor.
Even Song Yin, who is usually arrogant, couldn't help but nudge Mu Xiaoyu with her elbow when she saw Li Chenxu's appearance from afar and said, "Your son is really a monster."
"Of course, look who your man is."
At this moment, Mu Xiaoyu didn't stand on ceremony with Song Yin. After saying this, she quickly walked towards Li Chenxu.
"only you?"
Seeing Mu Xiaoyu walk up to him, Li Chenxu stubbed out his cigarette and threw it into the trash can next to him, asking indifferently.
"Ningning said she wanted to shop by herself and told Mr. Li not to wait for her. But Mr. Li... I didn't expect your tastes to have changed so much in just a few days."
"Like this? What do you think? Are you going to find someone who doesn't listen to you, or someone who's always against you, someone who's nice to others but is still annoying?"
It was obvious that he was referring to Mu Xiaoyu, but Li Chenxu spoke in a nonchalant tone with a hint of sarcasm.
Mu Xiaoyu's face flushed as she listened. Fortunately, she had made all the necessary preparations when she decided to win Li Chenxu back, so hearing Li Chenxu's words was within her tolerance.
She tilted her head slightly, looking at Li Chenxu with feigned ignorance, and asked in confusion, "Who is Mr. Li talking about? But I think sometimes we can't judge things by appearances alone, right?"
Before Li Chenxu could speak, Mu Xiaoyu looked towards the driver's seat, then smiled at him and said, "Mr. Li, where are you planning to go later? If you don't mind, could you give me a ride? I didn't drive here, and it's rush hour, so it's not easy to get a taxi."
"Miss Mu and I don't go that way."
Li Chenxu's attitude towards Mu Xiaoyu is very cold now, but to be precise, it's not so much coldness as it is the sudden indifference one would show to a stranger.
And this is exactly what Mu Xiaoyu least wants to see.
However, Mu Xiaoyu was not one to be easily defeated. She maintained her smiling expression and said, "Mr. Li didn't even ask me where I was going before saying it wasn't on his way. Does he know me by heart?"
These words successfully made Li Chenxu narrow his eyes. After being together for so many years, Li Chenxu had no idea when Mu Xiaoyu had become so eloquent.
He couldn't help but laugh. His features were already exquisite and handsome, and his smile had an irresistible charm.
Mu Xiaoyu was almost mesmerized by the sight, barely managing to steady herself and avoid showing a lovesick expression.
"Miss Namu, tell me, where are you going?"
"I asked Mr. Li where he was going first. So, if anyone should answer, shouldn't Mr. Li answer my question first?"
Li Chenxu's smile deepened. He remained silent, staring intently at Mu Xiaoyu. His demeanor seemed to silently tell Mu Xiaoyu that he would continue like this unless she spoke.
If it were in the past, Mu Xiaoyu might have already lost her temper.
But this time, she followed Li Chenxu's example, her smile remaining completely unchanged. She looked directly at Li Chenxu, open and honest, without flinching or avoiding his gaze.
When Li Chenxu first met Mu Xiaoyu, she was actually quite gloomy, and even after they got married, her gloom never lessened.
Later, she didn't know when it started, but the gloom that had been hanging over Mu Xiaoyu seemed to disappear. It was as if the dark clouds had parted and the bright sun had appeared, and she radiated a dazzling light.
And now, that light shines even brighter.
Li Chenxu stared at Mu Xiaoyu for a while, about to speak, when Ningning, who had been inside the mall, came out.
Seeing Mu Xiaoyu and Li Chenxu standing together, not as arrogant and domineering as she had imagined, and recalling Mu Xiaoyu's threats in the mall, she suddenly shrank back in fear.
Li Chenxu then noticed Ningning's presence. He withdrew his gaze from Mu Xiaoyu and instead waved to Ningning.
Ningning lowered her head, not daring to look into Mu Xiaoyu's eyes. She quickly ran to Li Chenxu's side, took his arm, and stammered, "Sir."
Although this "Mr." wasn't the kind of husband you'd have with your spouse, those two words still made Mu Xiaoyu's heart clench.
She admitted that she was a petty and selfish person. She couldn't stand seeing her man being touched by other women, and she couldn't stand other women calling him that.
Mu Xiaoyu looked at Ningning with a forced smile: "Ningning and Mr. Li have such a good relationship. Since we just went shopping together, could you ask Mr. Li to give me a ride? I don't have a car, and it's not convenient for me to go back alone."