novelaction Chapter 787 The Sister Who Was Shackled Because She Wasn't Sent Away (13)
Chapter 787 The Sister Who Was Shackled Because She Wasn't Sent Away (13)
When Mu Zhou ran away from home, his house was thrown into chaos.
Driven by some ulterior motives, Lin Xi secretly had someone investigate.
She knew that Mu Zhou had gone south to work in a small factory.
After learning this, Lin Xi felt relieved.
He then asked someone to help him erase his whereabouts.
At the time, her parents were furious that Mu Zhou had hit her and hadn't apologized, talked back to them, and even ran away from home in a huff. In a fit of anger, they declared that Mu Zhou was no longer a member of the Mu family.
They're used to being high and mighty, so they won't actively seek it out. That's why Lin Xi did this so discreetly.
In her mind, Mu Zhou must have had a very difficult and miserable life during the years he ran away from home.
Judging from her outfit today, although the style is simple and the brand is not obvious, the quality and tailoring are very good, so it must not be cheap.
She didn't seem to be living as poorly as Lin Xi had imagined.
Could it be that Shen Yan gave her money?
Before she could even get angry, Linxi quickly dismissed the idea.
Mu Zhou will not take Shen Yan's money.
To some extent, Lin Xi understood Mu Zhou very well.
She is actually very stubborn.
Just like when Lin Xi schemed to steal her longtime friend, even though her friend later begged for reconciliation, she outwardly forgave him, but refused to accept anything from him, not even a small breakfast.
Having witnessed Lin Xi leaving Shen Yan's room, she would no longer accept Shen Yan's money.
Lin Xi still believed this.
If that's the case, then it can only mean that in order to appear presentable when meeting me, Mu Zhou reluctantly purchased many things that exceeded her spending power.
Ah.
So many years have passed, and it seems I am still her inner demon.
Lin Xi felt much better.
These thoughts flashed through my mind in an instant.
She picked up her coffee, took a small sip, and then spoke slowly and deliberately:
"Did you see Brother Shen Yan?"
Mu Zhou chuckled:
"Didn't you rush over here because you knew we'd met?"
Lin Xi's face stiffened, and annoyance flashed in her eyes.
She composed herself and gently curved the corners of her lips into a smile:
"You used to care about your reputation the most, and you would be willing to die to prove your innocence if even a little bit of dirt was thrown on you. What, have you had such a hard time these past few years that you've given up on your pride and are even trying to steal other people's boyfriends?"
She thought these words would definitely enrage Mu Zhou.
She loved seeing Mu Zhou tear off his generous and gentle exterior and hysterically defend himself.
But the result disappointed her.
Instead of defending himself, Mu Zhou calmly countered with a question:
"What, are you scared?"
Her confident demeanor made Lin Xi panic, and she subconsciously wondered if there had been any changes in their relationship.
Regardless of her inner thoughts, she maintained an air of haughtiness.
“Afraid of you? I’ve been by his side for the past five years. If he didn’t like it, we would have broken off the engagement long ago, but he didn’t.”
A happy smile appeared at the corner of her eye, but her gaze towards Mu Zhou held a hint of pity:
"Don't even dream about it. I've already told you, I'll take everything from you."
Upon hearing those words again, Mu Zhou was completely at peace.
She raised an eyebrow and waved her phone:
"I contacted Shen Yan before I came, and he should be arriving soon."
Lin Xi's expression changed.
Mu Zhou glanced behind her, his tone subtle and light:
"Do you think he'll choose you or me?"
Lin Xi's breath hitched, and when she looked up, she saw Shen Yan running towards her in a hurry.
His face was gloomy, and his eyes held a storm about to break apart.
Before Lin Xi could speak, Shen Yan quickly pulled Mu Zhou up and shielded her behind him, watching her warily.
Lin Xi's face turned deathly pale in an instant.
She forced herself to stand up, her tone still spoiled, but now tinged with innocence:
“Brother Shen Yan, I was just catching up with her, I didn’t do anything, don’t listen to her nonsense.”
Mu Zhou withdrew his hand and looked at Shen Yan expressionlessly:
"Please don't appear in front of me again, and please explain this to your fiancée. I don't want to get involved in your relationship."
Mu Zhou was about to walk past him when Shen Yan naturally followed.
Seeing that he wouldn't even glance at her, Lin Xi couldn't help but reach out and grab his arm.
"Shen Yan, do you even know that I am yours... ah."
Before she could finish speaking, Shen Yan suddenly yanked her away.
He used all his strength, showing no mercy whatsoever.
Lin Xi was thrown onto the table, and her coffee cup was knocked to the ground.
This immediately drew the attention of many people in the coffee shop.
Lin Xi awkwardly propped herself up from the ground, her face blank as she looked at the coffee-stained hem of her skirt.
Shen Yan actually laid a hand on her?
In the past, no matter how much she bothered him, he would at most ignore her with the silent treatment, or say a few hurtful things to her.
But now, for Mu Zhou's sake, he actually attacked her directly.
Her back had just hit the corner of the table, and a series of dull pains reminded her of the fact.
The next instant, a vicious glint flashed in her eyes as she stared intently at Mu Zhou.
Mu Zhou stood behind Shen Yan. Although she didn't have any particular expression, Lin Xi could see the smugness in her eyes.
This bitch!
Having watched the spectacle to his heart's content, Mu Zhou left in silence, and Shen Yan, disregarding Lin Xi, chased after him.
Linxi was left to face the onlookers' gazes.
Her face flushed red and then turned pale, and she stomped her feet in anger as she stood up, supporting her back.
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Mu Zhou did not walk towards his car, but went to the other side.
Soon, Shen Yan caught up.
He grabbed Mu Zhou, preventing her from leaving:
"I'm sorry, I didn't handle this well. I'll cancel the engagement with her immediately. Please don't be angry."
His hand, which was gripping Mu Zhou's, was even trembling slightly.
The fear that she might disappear at any moment enveloped Shen Yan.
Mu Zhou's expression was not good, and he lowered his head in silence.
Shen Yan tried to calm himself down, looking at her pleadingly:
"Please don't just disappear again without a word, okay? If you're angry with me, hit me or yell at me, just don't leave."
Mu Zhou sighed helplessly:
"Let me go first, I won't leave."
Only after the large hand gripping her arm slowly released its hold did she continue:
"I don't care whether you break off your engagement with her, but I don't want you to make this decision because of today's meeting. Otherwise, given Lin Xi's personality, I'm afraid I won't have a peaceful life anymore."
Mu Zhou's words dealt a heavy blow to Shen Yan.
She told the truth.
If he insists on announcing the engagement in a fit of anger, then indeed, given his current circumstances, his family probably has no other options.
What about Linxi?
Over the years, her temper has become increasingly spoiled by her family, and she acts without considering the consequences. How will she treat Mu Zhou?
But the more Shen Yan knew that it was the truth, the more pain she felt in her heart.
Mu Zhou's calm analysis made it seem as if she were just an outsider, without any personal feelings involved.
Has she completely let go of herself in just five years?
Shen Yan could not accept it.
How did he get through those five years?
Those agonizing past experiences, and every heart-wrenching night.
He worked hard, hoping to escape his family's clutches.
After meeting her, he was thrown into a panic and couldn't even wait for his previous plans.
But Mu Zhou, how could she so calmly analyze the pros and cons before him?