Chapter 1839: Who Asked Us To Be Buddies? (4)
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Mu Yuchen’s tone was unusually affirmative, and the dark light in his eyes became exceptionally deep.
Qi Lei’s five fingers ran through his ink-black hair. He took a slight breath in annoyance and turned to look at the scenery outside the corridor. He did not answer Mu Yuchen’s question either.
“I knew it. I wasn’t wrong.”
Mu Yuchen smiled.
“I don’t know either. I didn’t mean it that way. After being together for a long time, I’ve gotten used to it. I can’t leave her. Do you and Xiaye feel the same way?”
At this moment, Qi Lei was a little lost. He looked at Mu Yuchen in a daze as if he was looking forward to getting an answer.
“Exactly that,” replied Mu Yuchen.
“Oh.”
Qi Lei was stunned for a moment before he replied, “Is that so?”
“But she and Fujiwara were very in love. They even met last night. I know she feels like she owes me more. Even though we’re together, I still feel like there’s something missing. My heart feels a little empty…”
It was hard to imagine that Second Master Qi, who was known as a player in love would have such feelings now. Moreover, he was like a childish little brother, asking for advice from his own brother.
Mu Yuchen’s eyes fell silent for a moment. After a moment, he looked at Qi Lei’s handsome face and could not help but sigh in his heart—
How rare for you, Qi Lei to have such a day?
What else could this be other than falling?
Just like Mu Yuchen back then, he always thought that he could stay the same, but in the end, he still could not. Love always came quietly, making it hard for people to guard against it. It happened quietly.
“Dongfang Liuyun… She’s a very smart and intelligent woman. I believe that she’ll always be by your side.”
Mu Yuchen said calmly.
When he heard this, Qi Lei looked at him and smiled. Then, he picked up his pace and walked forward. His voice traveled along with the wind—
“She said the same thing, but I want more.”
“I think I might have to personally meet Fujiwara and tell him that Dongfang Liuyun is now my wife.”
Qi Lei’s faint voice drifted in the wind. It sounded a little absent-minded, but it was very clear when it entered his ears.
“You might not know, but there are times when I don’t want to see the rationality in her eyes, especially when she’s facing me, but I can’t do anything about it. Actually, she doesn’t know either. I don’t feel like she owes me anything at all.”
“Don’t think too much. That’s how relationships are. If you want to gain something, then you have to gamble with your heart.”
Mu Yuchen sighed and could only agree.
The scariest thing was actually people like Qi Lei. He was originally a playboy, but if he really falls for someone, he could instantly become a saint of love.
Dongfang Liuyun was quite scary. To be able to make a person like Qi Lei fall so deeply in love…
…
Later on, Qi Lei even went upstairs to visit Mu Yinan.
When he went to take a look, Mu Yinan had just woken up.
He was already very weak, and it was difficult for him to even say a word. Seeing Qi Lei come to visit him, he was quite happy.
Qi Lei did not have lunch at the Mu family’s old residence, even though lunch was already prepared when he left.
After he left the Mu family’s old residence, he went straight to the hospital to see Qi Qiming. When he heard the doctor say that his condition was fine, he was relieved. After leaving the hospital, he went to Tanshan Villa area. It was Song Siting who called him there.
When he arrived at Tanshan Villa area, it was already afternoon. Song Siting had already prepared hot tea and snacks in the backyard and was waiting for Qi Lei.
“Mother.”
When he saw the figure in the pavilion in front of him, Qi Lei stopped walking slightly.
“You haven’t recovered yet. The weather is so cold. Why are you out here?”
He sounded very concerned.
When she heard this, Song Siting raised her head and looked towards the direction of the sound.
“You’re here! Come and sit!”
Song Siting’s slightly pale face seemed to have eased up a little. She beckoned Qi Lei over.
Qi Lei was stunned for a moment. He walked over from behind and sat down silently.
Song Siting wanted to raise her hand to pour tea for Qi Lei, but Qi Lei stopped her—
“Let me do it. It’s not convenient for you to move.”
As he said that, he took the teapot and poured tea for the two empty cups in front of him. He brought one of the cups to Song Siting.
Song Siting nodded, picked it up, and took a sip.
“I specially asked you to come back today. Actually, there’s nothing else. I saw what happened at the press conference yesterday. Previously because of you… I had a bit of a falling out with Liuyun. Please understand how a mother feels. Maybe I really didn’t consider both your feelings well.”
“Liuyun’s like that. Mother you don’t have to be so serious with her. She actually cares about you a lot,” replied Qi Lei.
“I understand my own daughter. She probably hates me.”
“A mother and daughter don’t hate each other overnight. Mother, Liuyun isn’t that kind of person. We just stand on different sides, so we view the problem from different angles, and the results will be different.”
“Sigh, maybe it’s really like what she said. The conflict between us is a cla.s.s conflict, and our worldviews are also different. Oh right, I just received news from the company that Liuyun has taken over the position of Lin Yuanyuan. I’m afraid that your a.s.sistance this time has been of great help.”
Song Siting no longer had any hostility toward Qi Lei. At least, she believed that not many people in City Z would be able to do what he did yesterday, right?
Therefore, she guessed that Qi Lei probably cared a lot about Dongfang Liuyun. If that was the case, then…
“I didn’t do anything. Mother, you don’t have to say that.”
“No, I can still see some things clearly. I admit that I don’t really want Liuyun to marry you, but since things have already come to this, my opinion doesn’t mean anything. I won’t make things difficult for you. Just let it be.”
“Thank you, Mother, for your help.”
Qi Lei’s handsome face softened as he said.
“There’s no need to say thank you, I can’t change anything anyway. Since your matter has been announced, have you thought about when to hold the wedding?”
“Depends on Liuyun, my original intention was to have it at the beginning of next year when everyone would be more free.”
“Hmm, how about this, since you’re here now, why don’t you give Liuyun a call and have her come back for dinner tonight? I’ll get the servants to prepare some of your favorite dishes. We haven’t had a family meal for quite some time, and your father hasn’t been back for a long time. I feel a little uneasy.”
Song Siting suddenly said this.
Hearing this, Qi Lei was a little puzzled
Was his mother-in-law really in a stalemate with Dongfang Liuyun? At this moment, it seemed like she was looking for a way out…