novelaction Chapter 873 The 'Dummy' Who Refused to Be Bound for a Lifetime (11)
Chapter 873 The 'Dummy' Who Refused to Be Bound for a Lifetime (11)
On the day Song Huaizhi finally put the engagement on the agenda, Mu Zhou's joy was extremely obvious.
She was enthusiastically planning her engagement party.
She needs to plan her invitations, the design of the invitations, what clothes she should wear, her makeup, the format of the engagement party, and so on.
She seemed to have been planning this in her mind for a long time, which is why she was able to describe those scenes so meticulously.
"Is the ceremony being held at home? That's fine, the backyard is so beautiful, it's perfect. Oh, and I want to make it a little dreamy, I also want to wear a light, flowing dress..."
That was a replica of an antique gown from a high-end luxury brand, named "Flower Fairy".
Mu Zhou had his eye on it for a long time.
She hadn't bought it yet, hoping for a more important occasion where she could wear it.
She took out a magazine to show him, her eyes sparkling:
"Isn't it beautiful? I'm going to wear this dress to get engaged to you."
Then, Song Huaizhi's calm words shattered her illusions.
"Zhouzhou, our engagement can't be treated so lightly."
In short, Mu Zhou was completely stunned.
Song Huaizhi's engagement ceremony can only be held at the Song family home; it will not be announced to the public, nor will any outsiders be invited.
The group will only make this public after the engagement is finalized.
The catering for the engagement banquet, and every detail of the arrangement, were handled by specialists. Mu Zhou's dreamy little ideas were all useless.
Her clothing and even accessories were subject to strict requirements.
Mu Zhou's visibly aggrieved expression was like a flower that was about to bloom, but was suddenly withered by a violent storm.
At that moment, Song Huaizhi patted her head, unusually patient in comforting her:
"Be good, listen to me. That dress you like really doesn't suit you; it's too frivolous."
Song Huaizhi still remembers the slight redness in her eyes at that time.
But in the end, she didn't say anything.
Because he knew that this was the engagement ceremony that Mu Zhou had been dreaming of.
She had been looking forward to it for a long time.
She had always longed for a legitimate identity.
Song Huaizhi knew all of this.
He also took advantage of her expectations, constantly pressuring her to accept everything.
But now, she doesn't want anything anymore.
She was wearing her favorite dress, standing next to another man.
She made a silent declaration to him that she would never marry him again.
As Shen Junchuan watched the endlessly repeating television images, the panic in his heart was almost uncontrollable.
An unprecedented loss of control swept in.
His body stiffened, and after a long while, the turbulent, burning passion in his eyes gradually subsided.
He turned and left.
*
On set, Mu Zhou dutifully played the role of a background character.
This was a clothing endorsement shoot. Mu Zhou changed clothes three times before finally completing the shoot.
The director couldn't help but admire the scene of Mu Zhou and Shen Junchuan together on camera.
Even with such a high-definition lens that is prone to distortion, their facial features remained remarkably smooth.
She's clearly born for this; how can she be so photogenic?
On the other side, Mu Zhou changed into his own clothes, and the stylist packed up all the clothes he had borrowed and took them away.
Turning his head, Mu Zhou saw that the "flower fairy" dress was still there.
"Sister Ling, the stylist forgot to include this dress."
she reminded.
Sister Ling, however, said:
"This dress isn't borrowed, it's bought. You can take it home."
Mu Zhou was stunned.
This dress isn't cheap, and they won't sell it to anyone who isn't a VIC.
Seeing her lost in thought, Sister Ling reminded her:
"Go ask Young Master Shen; he's the one who had it delivered."
Sister Ling didn't know about this at first.
She only found out because her assistant let it slip.
Mu Zhou looked at the neatly arranged dress hanging there, her feelings a mix of emotions.
*
In the single-person passage of the filming location, Shen Junchuan was about to leave when he saw a slender figure waiting there not far away.
He paused for a moment, then walked towards her.
When Mu Zhou saw him, she straightened her back slightly:
"Mr. Shen, thank you for that dress."
She had already found out that Shen Junchuan had heard from the stylist that she wanted to wear that dress, but couldn't borrow it, so he simply bought it for her.
Shen Junchuan neither acknowledged nor denied her gratitude.
She did her best to cooperate with him, and this small request was nothing to her.
Mu Zhou also knew that the price of this dress was like an ice cream for an ordinary person.
She curved her lips into a slight smile, a smile tinged with bitterness:
“This dress has a very special meaning to me. It’s something I’ve wanted for a long time but never been able to have. I never expected to get it in this way. Thank you so much, Mr. Shen.”
Some obsessions seem to have truly disappeared.
Mu Zhou felt exceptionally relaxed, her eyes curving into a beautiful smile as she thanked him earnestly once again:
"Mr. Shen, thank you."
After she finished speaking, she turned and left.
Shen Junchuan watched her light steps and chuckled softly, his expression ambiguous.
He knew that today should have been her engagement ceremony with Song Huaizhi.
I even heard that the Song family is holding a ceremony as usual today.
I thought she might not make it through today and would give up and run back home.
After all, that was the incredibly powerful Song family.
Who would give up such easy wealth?
But to everyone's surprise, she completed the filming diligently, without being distracted at all.
Moreover, judging from her expression just now, the bewilderment and helplessness that had been lingering in her eyes seemed to be gradually dissipating.
Those beautiful, broken eyes became even more radiant.
He gave a nonchalant smirk and was about to leave when his assistant rushed up from behind and whispered beside him:
"Mr. Shen, President Song has arrived and stopped Miss Mu."
Shen Junchuan raised his eyes and looked in the direction Mu Zhou had left.
*
Looking at Song Huaizhi in front of him, Mu Zhou felt a mix of emotions.
He was also wearing a very formal suit.
From the fabric to the tailoring, everything exudes an air of expensive luxury.
But when Mu Zhou wore it, he felt a strange sense of oppression and suffocation.
It was as if a set of torture instruments was firmly bound to his body.
But he was used to it and could use the torture instruments as weapons at will.
Her dress was the same.
Although she hadn't seen the actual product yet, she had this feeling when the designer explained it to her.
The color was a dark red, almost black, and the fabric was heavy.
Just imagining wearing it makes me feel like I can't breathe.
She would become a puppet, wearing a masked smile and impeccable manners, winning the approval of everyone, including Song Huaizhi.
Mu Zhou really doesn't like it.
But she had no say.
Faced with Song Huaizhi's arrival, Mu Zhou remained silent for a moment, then sighed:
"Now that you've thought about it, you should understand that I wasn't acting out of spite."
Song Huaizhi's jaw tightened as he stared intently at her:
"why?"
These three words kept lingering in his mind.
He didn't think she had suffered any great injustice over the years.
She suppressed some of her true nature for this, but she gained much more.
She has obtained the wealth, status, and fortune that so many people dream of, all she has to do is obey her. Why is that so difficult?
Doesn't she love him?
If you love him so much, why can't you sacrifice some trivial things for him?
She wasn't like this before.