Three times in the morning, four times in the evening…
Good heavens! How could Mu Yichuan say such things so easily!
Xin Yu blushed!
"You haven't met the standard these past two days." Mu Yichuan's hot breath brushed against Xin Yu's ear, her face turning even redder, arousing his desire.
On the way home, Xin Yu remained silent, but her mind raced. She absolutely couldn't have sex with Mu Yichuan again!
If she couldn't escape, then she would have to take measures, either she or he…
"What are you thinking about?" Mu Yichuan's deep laughter was slightly hoarse. "You're blushing."
"…" Xin Yu blushed even more, turning her head shyly to look out the car window. How could she tell him?
As she saw the pharmacy quickly receding, an idea flashed through her mind, and her hand unconsciously covered Mu Yichuan's hand on her waist.
Feeling the soft, warm touch of his small hand, he felt a jolt of electricity run through his body.
Instinctively, following her body's most primal instincts, Mu Yichuan's kisses landed one after another, scalding Xin Yu so much she quickly dodged. He only stopped when they reached the villa's entrance.
She was exhausted from dodging...
"You brought it on yourself," Mu Yichuan said coolly, looking at the slightly breathless woman. He couldn't even enjoy himself properly.
Phew...
Finally, it didn't continue. Xin Yu followed him into the house, heading straight for the dining room. It seemed that eating was the safest time!
But why was Mu Yichuan's gaze so intense?
How could she eat like this?
Xin Yu stole a few glances at him. Unsolicited kindness must have ulterior motives. She unconsciously stirred her spoon.
What could Mu Yichuan possibly want from her? Besides punishment or reward, he didn't seem capable of anything else...
"Why aren't you eating? I had someone specially make this porridge for you today."
Specially?
Xin Yu snapped back to reality and looked at Butler Qin. She'd inadvertently dragged her into this mess.
"Actually, it's not necessary. I'll eat whatever you eat." She wasn't some pampered heiress; she'd been so poor she couldn't even afford food.
*Clang!*
Mu Yichuan slammed down his chopsticks, his dark eyes sharp. Xin Yu's lips twitched slightly. What was wrong with him now?!
"Eat," he commanded in a deep voice. Why couldn't this woman understand his feelings?
Not only was she ungrateful, but she also treated him like a burden!
He, Mu Yichuan, had never humbled himself before anyone in his life!
Watching the little woman obediently eat, his mood brightened, a glint in his dark eyes.
Xin Yu slowly savored the porridge in her bowl. It was indeed soft, sticky, and sweet; Mu Yichuan had put in the effort.
After almost finishing a bowl, feeling slightly full, she relaxed a bit. But then she heard the man say quietly,
"I forgot to tell you."
"Hmm?" Xin Yu blinked, looking at Mu Yichuan, still savoring the rich flavor of the last mouthful of porridge. "There was a pregnancy-preserving drug in the porridge."
"Clang!"
Xin Yu's mind went completely blank for a moment; she didn't even notice she'd knocked over the bowl.
Why was there a pregnancy-preserving drug?!
"I'm not pregnant at all!" Xin Yu growled.
Mu Yichuan, afraid Xin Yu would be hurt, got up and pulled her away from the broken bowl, smoothing her stunned dark eyes. "I know."
If he knew, why did he give her the drug?!
"The Mu family has a rule: any daughter-in-law who spills an empty bowl must bear a child."
"You're lying!" Xin Yu quickly denied it. How could any family have such a strange rule!
Exchanging a bowl for a person—how could the Mu family be the ones profiting?
She didn't believe it!
She certainly wouldn't bear him a child!
Thinking this, Xin Yu broke free and ran upstairs to the bedroom in three strides…
She rushed in, slammed the door shut, and locked it in one swift motion!
Blocking the bathroom door, Xin Yu sighed inwardly. Could she escape Mu Yichuan's clutches?
He was so powerful, and she was so weak…
How could he have fallen for her? A man like him could have any woman he wanted!
However, thinking this, Xin Yu felt a dull unease, as if something of hers was being coveted.
Her things… she…
"Open the door!"
Xin Yu shuddered, pushing against the door again. "I… I'm taking a shower."
"Then let's go together." "What? Wash together? He really doesn't treat me like an outsider!
"You know, if you wear down my patience, the consequences will only get worse."
He's threatening her again!
I'm so angry, so angry!
"I don't want to have children!" Xin Yu said boldly, "I... I'm still so young, still in school, I have military training soon, and then I have internships, writing papers, work..."
Mu Yichuan leaned lazily against the door, his dark eyes displeased. This woman listed so many things, just to show that he was at the bottom of the list!
Why is she silent?
"Are you still there?" Xin Yu was so annoyed. He hadn't heard what she finally said, had he?
"Mr. Jiu? Mu Yichuan?" She opened the door hesitantly, only to see a god-like man lounging there, exuding a captivating aura.
Xin Yu's pupils contracted, her hand gripping the doorknob tightly. Despite her sweaty palms, she spoke again, "I really don't want to get pregnant."
"Okay." "He said it was okay?!"
Xin Yu's eyes widened in surprise. It was so easy! She should have said so sooner.
"Then compensate me."
"Compensate? What?"
"The Mu family's bowl."
What! A broken bowl? What a stingy guy!
"Ahem...okay." Xin Yu was utterly stunned. "How much? Is five hundred enough?"
When I have money, I'll fill the kitchen with bowls!
"Talking about money between us is too vulgar!" His pale cherry-colored lips moved slowly and seriously.
Xin Yu's heart skipped a beat. She knew she'd fallen for his trap again!
"Vulgarity is elegance."
Mu Yichuan took Xin Yu's small hand in his, playing with each strand, ignoring her protests.
He didn't care about elegance or refinement; he only wanted her!
Suddenly, he raised his sharp, noble black eyes. "There's only one way to compensate." "She knew it!
His mind was filled with that nonsense!
"Why? Am I a sucker?! If we really go to court, we can appeal—" Xin Yu bit her lip, afraid to say anything more, because his face darkened and his eyes turned cold.
"Following me, you're being wronged?"
Mu Yichuan's voice sounded like it had been pulled from the Arctic Ocean, making Xin Yu shiver.
"I...I just think...you can't force me into this."
"If I force you into this, then you'll have to follow the Mu family's rules."
"..."
"Do you think the marriage agreement was signed for nothing?"
Xin Yu lowered her eyes, rolling them around. She couldn't remember how she signed that damn agreement, but he didn't believe her at all!
"Then...okay!" Xin Yu pouted, looking up, her lips completely bloodless. "I'll compensate you, but you have to...you have to...use protection." Xin Yu truly felt that in the past month or so since meeting Mu Yichuan, her skin had thickened by 5 millimeters!
She could even say things like "take precautions" now…
"Hehe." The man laughed without restraint.
Xin Yu's heart trembled. She seemed to have never seen Mu Yichuan laugh like that before. It was a laugh from the bottom of his heart, utterly radiant!
"Take what precautions, wife?" Mu Yichuan scooped Xin Yu up in one swift motion.
The speed was astonishing. It wasn't until she was placed on the large bed that Xin Yu reacted, "You, you…"
"Give me back yourself. I like that kind of compensation."
Damn it! Wasn't that what he was planning to ask for just now?!
She'd fallen for it again. His tactics were too damn deep…
Xin Yu clenched her fists, furious, but Mu Yichuan was still smiling, his dark eyes as focused and sharp as an eagle's!
"What were you planning to do, how did you expect me to compensate you?"
"I absolutely respect my wife." His long, slender fingers traced her cheek, savoring her innocent charm and smooth skin. "Wife, but I don't know what a good method is."
"..."Bastard!
That night, Xin Yu truly understood what it meant to—sell yourself and then help the other person count the money!
As the first rays of sunlight streamed in the morning, Xin Yu, lying on Mu Yichuan's lap, abruptly opened her eyes and scrambled off, rushing into the bathroom.
She really didn't want to hear his unrestrained laughter again!
After finishing her morning classes, Xin Yu sat in the classroom, her face still flushed. Her mind was filled with Mu Yichuan's wicked yet handsome face and his deep, cello-like laughter.
Just as she was mentally grimacing, she suddenly heard someone call her name.
"Xin Yu."
However, she didn't turn around but quickly packed her books, preparing to leave.
"Is this how you treat your savior?" Xin Yu turned around and looked at Nan Yu. He had one hand in his pocket, his scarred face showing a hint of mockery, but mostly expressionless.
"You're Mu Yi'ai's boyfriend, and I saved her, so… that cancels it out."
"I'm not!" His voice was slightly exasperated.
"Not? Then why was she at your house?" Xin Yu watched him move forward, then took two steps back. "Or did you take me to her house?"
She didn't believe they had no relationship whatsoever!
With her extraordinary sixth sense, she knew they had deep feelings for each other.
"Xin Yu, do you remember what I told you?" A faint expectation flickered in Nan Yu's eyes.
What he said? He told her to stay away from Mu Yichuan?
"Why did you tell me that? What was your reason?" Xin Yu frowned, her heart filled with resistance. She had mixed feelings towards Nan Yu.
Although they had only met once, they were like friends, but because of Mu Yi'ai, she was unwilling to trust him.
She still remembered Mu Yi'ai's hatred for Mu Yichuan—her brother!
"No reason."
Seeing his resolute tone, Xin Yu turned and walked away. She had no reason to believe him!
"You will regret it!" Nan Yu's voice followed her like a ghost, as certain as a prophet.
"Regret what? Regret following Mu Yichuan?" Xin Yu looked up at him, her clear black eyes captivatingly honest.
"…"
"Don't judge me with your own mind, because you don't understand me at all." Xin Yu slung her backpack over her shoulder and strode forward resolutely.
The autumn sun was intense but not irritating. She took a deep breath; no one could control her life!
"I'll take you somewhere." "..." Xin Yu pursed her lips speechlessly. Nan Yu was really going to argue with her today.
"Not going?" Nan Yu put his hands in his pockets, gazing at the distant sky, then turned his head, his eyes slightly narrowed by the sunlight. "It's about Mu Yichuan's secret."