Falling For The Contract Bride

Chapter 109

Chapter 109 Change It Into Something I like and I’ll Let You Go

Liang Jieyi spoke loud and clear. His bellow pierced through the relatively quiet theater, bringing everyone’s attention to him.

Mu Zhi tried to stop Mu Xiaomu but it was too late.

Mu Xiaomu had scurried towards Lu Jinye’s direction with her chunky little legs, hugged his thigh, and rubbed her face against his trousers, shouting, “Papa.”

Then, she reached out her pudgy little hand to hold Lu Jinye’s hand, and pointed at Mu Zhi, “Papa, be with mama.”

Mu Zhi stood still awkwardly.

As Mu Xiaomu’s ‘aunty’, it was inappropriate for her to interfere with the little girl’s actions. Besides, the theater was crowded with people, especially with the presence of Xiao Qingqing.

Most importantly, she just recently had a conflict with Lu Jinye.

Alas, by Murphy’s Law, Mu Zhi’s phone suddenly went off. The unremitting ringtone sounded as she anxiously took the phone out of her pocket. As soon as she did, the phone slipped through her fingers and launched into the air.

Under every pair of eyes, Mu Zhi’s new iPhone X slid towards and came to a halt at Xiao Qingqing’s feet.

She used the phone Lu Jinye gave her because she was in a rush to leave home earlier.

Xiao Qingqing lowered her head to look at Mu Zhi’s new phone. Knowing that Mu Zhi’s old phone had been waterlogged… She was certain that this was a newly-bought phone.

Mu Zhi’s old phone was an old model worth less than 1000. But now… Using an iPhone X, it was easy for Xiao Qingqing to surmise that it was a gift from someone else.

Mu Zhi instantly flushed. She scrambled to pick up the phone and answered the call.

“Are you still at the theater? We’re heading there now.”

It was Jian Xiaoning’s voice.

“Yes, at the theater.”

The situation was in a mess. So, Mu Zhi could not be bothered to elaborate further.

Those few words were all she said before hanging up the call.

She secretly sighed and pretended to keep her poise as she walked up to Mu Xiaomu, “Alright, let’s not find a random man as your mommy’s husband. Would you like some snacks? I saw that there are donuts outside.”

“Yay.”

As soon as the food was mentioned, Mu Xiaomu’s eyes glowed with dazzling lights. She promptly followed behind Mu Zhi to where the food was. Her adorable eyes showed contentment.

Lu Jinye did not stop her, while Xiao Qingqing took the opportunity to stand closer to him.

However, Lu Jinye was not aware that his gaze had been subconsciously fixed at Mu Zhi.

And, Xiao Qingqing had noticed it.

When Liang Jieyi announced that dinner was ready, everybody started to walk out of the theater in an orderly manner.

Mu Zhi had barely left the theater when she found two figures walking towards her. There was a huge contrast between their heights. The tall figure belonged to Xu Se; while the short one was Jian Xiaoning.

“I thought you’re on the night roster?”

Mu Zhi asked Xiao Jian Xiaoning out of concern. Jiao Xiaoning’s arrival made her feel secretly relieved.

Jian Xiaoning then glared at Xu Se, “I finally understood what it means by ‘money talks’, while ‘a light purse is a heavy curse’.”

“What an eye-opening experience.”

Jian Xiaoning spoke in a sardonic tone. Her eyes were fierce, as though she could not wait to tear Xu Se up right now. Mu Zhi did not need to query further to put two and two together.

Xu Se must have used his influences to bring Jian Xiaoning out of work, to the theater.

She had the urge to laugh, but managed to hold it in.

Meanwhile, Xu Se acted like he was exasperated!

“Don’t use the phrases if you don’t know what it means. It makes you look uneducated.”

Xu Se jeered at Jian Xiaoning, while Jian Xiaoning returned the favor by rolling her eyes at him.

Mu Zhi’s helpless eyes bounced between the couple, before hurriedly bringing Mu Xiaomu to get her donuts.

Mu Zhi did not wish for Mu Xiaomu to stay for a second longer due to Lu Jinye and Xiao Qingqing’s presence. However… Liang Jieyi would zealously bring Mu Xiaomu around to play, while Mu Zhi struggled to refuse Liang Yunzhan’s invitation. Thus, she could not help but stay.

During nighttime, the place was relatively chillier than the city area due to its geographical location. Mu Xiaomu had someone else to look after her. While Mu Zhi broke off from the crowd for a stroll in the garden to avoid any unwanted troubles.

The moonlight showered the pebbled pathways, forming an exceptionally harmonious sight.

Liang Yunzhan ordered his men to plant plenty of Dutchman’s pipes in the garden. Mu Zhi was lucky enough to smell the soothing flowery scent coming from the Dutchman’s pipes, making her pause her footsteps.

Mu Zhi only saw photos of Dutchman’s pipes in the books before. When she finally saw the blossoming of the plant, she became intrigued, bending down to examine the flowers.

At this moment, she heard two men approaching from behind, “I was just thinking that it’s about time for the Dutchman’s pipes to blossom. Sure enough, the pleasant scent says it all.”

Meanwhile, Lu Jinye said to Liang Yunzhan listlessly, “I’ve never been interested in plants, you know that.”

“Then, are you interested in people?”

Liang Yunzhan first noticed Mu Zhi’s presence and then turned around to tease Lu Jinye.

It was at this point when Lu Jinye saw her.

However, before Lu Jinye responded, Mu Zhi had stood up, turned around, and said to Liang Yunzhan, “Brother, please don’t tease me. Mr. Lu is only interested in Miss Xiao. Any other random women don’t meet Mr. Lu’s eyes.”

Mu Zhi uttered in a self-demeaning way.

While gloominess instantly came over Lu Jinye’s face.

Lu Jinye and Mu Zhi’s current state quickly dawned on Liang Yunzhan. He kept his poise, and said, “I suddenly remember that I’ve let a pot of tea brewing, I forgot to take a sip when I left just now. I need to hurry up and get back to taste the tea.”

He turned around to leave in between his words.

“Brother, I shall go too.”

Seeing that Liang Yunzhan was leaving, Mu Zhi tried to chase after him, but he did not wait for her, while Lu Jinye blocked Mu Zhi’s path.

Mu Zhi was upset. She looked at Lu Jinye apathetically, “Mr. Lu, this is the only way out and you’re in the way.”

Lu Jinye had long been upset when Mu Zhi addressed him as ‘Mr. Lu’ earlier. She even doubled down right now.

“I don’t like being addressed like that, change it into something I like, and I’ll let you go.”

The listless moonlight shone on Lu Jinye’s body to amplify his coolness and prominence.

However, Mu Zhi was not interested in admiring his striking appearance.

She only felt that Lu Jinye was making a scene!

Not only did he insult her during the day, but he also came to block her path at night.

“Sir, please excuse me.”

Lu Jinye frowned. The word ‘sir’ was seemingly acceptable, but… It did not impress him too!