novelaction Chapter 817 The Orphan Girl Deceived by the Pretending-to-Be-Poor CEO (2)
Chapter 817 The Orphan Girl Deceived by the Pretending-to-Be-Poor CEO (2)
When Xiang Ze saw Mu Zhou at home, he subconsciously spoke up:
"Baby, why are you home so early today?"
Mu Zhou curled the corners of his lips slightly, his expression remaining unchanged:
"What, do I have to work day and night like the boss without getting any rest?"
"of course not."
Xiang Ze frowned, somewhat surprised by Mu Zhou's sudden coldness and aggression.
"Baby, are you feeling unwell somewhere?"
As he approached, meeting Mu Zhou's gaze, he had a fleeting, almost unsettling feeling that he was being seen through.
He subconsciously avoided Mu Zhou's gaze, took out a hundred yuan from his pocket, and smiled brightly.
Then, say the same things as in the original storyline.
Mu Zhou watched his performance coldly.
She suddenly spoke just as Xiang Ze's expression began to stiffen:
"To raise enough money for your medical expenses as soon as possible, I started delivering food whenever I had free time last week."
Xiang Ze's pupils trembled, and a hint of heartache and regret appeared in his eyes.
But Mu Zhou's next words made him feel as if he had fallen into an ice cave.
"Luziwan, does that sound familiar? I delivered an order there last night."
Luk Tze Wan, the most luxurious area in the city.
The difference between this place and the house Mu Zhou rented in the urban village was like heaven and earth.
She was surprised that someone from Xiang Ze's background would actually live in a self-built house without sunlight every day, enduring the cold and dampness, just to "test" her.
They ate cheap food and wore rough clothes.
He was willing to "sacrifice" so much for her.
Seeing the mocking smile on Mu Zhou's lips, Xiang Ze understood something almost instantly.
He had just returned from queuing in Lu Zi Wan.
"Baby, let me explain..."
"There's nothing to explain. I've heard everything I needed to hear—the cause and effect, your predicament. I've heard it all."
At this moment, Mu Zhou's calmness made Xiang Ze feel uneasy.
He could understand if she angrily scolded him or questioned him in anguish.
But she stubbornly remained calm.
With her big eyes and pointed chin, Xiang Ze suddenly realized that she had really lost a lot of weight recently.
In the six months since she learned of his illness, she has been working non-stop every day.
The baby fat that was originally there disappeared without anyone noticing.
Looking at her oversized shirt, he felt regret for the first time.
"I'm sorry, baby..."
"Don't call me baby! It disgusts me!"
Mu Zhou abruptly pushed him away, a hint of disdain hidden in her eyes.
This deeply stung Xiang Ze.
He recalled a conversation the two of them had once had.
Mu Zhou said that after her parents remarried, she was unwilling to accept it and secretly went to find them.
Then, you see a happy scene of the family of three or four.
They called their child "baby" with loving expressions.
She was really envious back then.
In her entire life, no one has ever called her "baby".
At that time, Xiang Ze promised her that he would be the one who loved her and would only call her "baby".
He still remembers the joy in Mu Zhou's eyes when he heard the word "baby" from his mouth.
All that happiness now turned into sharp arrows, piercing Xiang Ze's heart.
But Mu Zhou didn't give him a chance to explain. He bluntly told him that he was going to kick him out.
He remained unmoved despite Xiang Ze's apologies outside the door.
Mu Zhou leaned against the door and turned to look at a mirror pasted on the wall next to him.
Her reflection in the mirror showed a thin figure and a pale face.
Years of sleep deprivation have almost ruined her health.
Her once beautiful face now looked haggard and aged.
But before today, she had no complaints whatsoever.
Just as Xiang Ze was anxious and flustered, Mu Zhou suddenly opened the door.
His face lit up with joy, and he was about to make a promise when he heard Mu Zhou calmly say to him:
"By the way, since you're so rich, you should pay me back all the money you spent on me before."
"……what?"
Xiang Ze was speechless, and looked at her blankly.
“I said, you used to eat my food, wear my clothes, and live in my house. Now that you have money, you should pay it all back to me.”
Mu Zhou repeated it word by word.
Xiang Ze nodded, took out his phone to transfer money to Mu Zhou, and as he typed more and more zeros, Mu Zhou coldly curled his lips:
"What, aren't you most afraid that I'm greedy for your money? I thought you would carefully calculate the cost before giving it to me."
Xiang Ze's fingertips trembled, and he looked up at her with a helpless and pitiful expression:
“Baby, I was so wrong, I was wrong in every way. I shouldn’t have distrusted you, but if you know my family, you should know what kind of environment I grew up in. I simply couldn’t…”
"Alright," Mu Zhou waved his hand impatiently, too lazy to listen to his inner thoughts, but he didn't forget to remind him, "Remember to note that this is a voluntary gift. Consider this money as compensation for me. I won't pay it back later. Think it over before transferring it to me."
Xiang Ze immediately pledged his loyalty:
"Baby, how could you think of me like that? I would never..."
With a "bang," the door was slammed shut again.
After lingering for a long time, Xiang Ze finally had no choice but to leave.
In fact, he had considered what would happen if Mu Zhou found out.
She'll definitely be angry.
But she's so understanding; she'll eventually come to understand his good intentions.
He took her back directly, not only because he lacked confidence, but also because his social circle would never accept her.
A beautiful orphan from the bottom of society climbs into the ranks of the most wealthy families.
Anyone who says it would think she has ulterior motives.
Once she passes his "test," no one will question her feelings anymore.
Xiang Ze tried his best not to think about Mu Zhou's cold attitude and comforted himself.
He did this for the good of their future.
On the other side, Mu Zhou received a transfer of one million from Xiang Ze.
She immediately rented a new apartment and quit her job, keeping only the part-time job at the convenience store.
The convenience store owner is about to go abroad. He originally valued Mu Zhou's abilities and planned to have her as the store manager to help run the store. Now that Mu Zhou has money, he talked to her about transferring the business.
The boss agreed without hesitation.
Thus, Mu Zhou became the owner of the convenience store.
It was three days later when Xiang Ze came looking for him.
It was Mu Zhou's turn to be on duty at the moment. Hearing the bell ring, she subconsciously spoke up:
"welcome."
I looked up and saw Xiang Ze.
Mu Zhou stopped laughing and stared at him expressionlessly.
He has shed his previous feigned state of distress.
The person in front of me exuded an air of nobility and extraordinary elegance from head to toe.
He frowned and walked to the cashier.
"Baby, why did you move..."
"I told you, don't call me baby."
Mu Zhou interrupted him, correcting him in a serious tone.
Xiang Ze pursed his lips and had no choice but to change his words:
"Okay, let's put that aside for now. Why did you move and resign?"
“If it weren’t for you, I would have saved up some money six months ago and was ready to move out of the urban village. It’s because you are ‘sick’ that I have to continue living there in order to save money.”
She emphasized the word "sick," and Xiang Ze, remembering his own lie, immediately lost his temper.
He looked guilty:
"Sorry, it is my fault."
Just then, a customer came in, and Mu Zhou gestured for him to leave, so he had no choice but to buy some things from the shelf.
Therefore, Mu Zhou couldn't very well send him away.
Seeing Mu Zhou busy, he regretted coming only today.