novelaction Chapter 780 The Sister Who Was Shackled Because She Wasn't Sent Away (5)
Chapter 780 The Sister Who Was Shackled Because She Wasn't Sent Away (5)
After exiting the subway, Mu Zhou dialed a number.
After the call connected, the other end said a lot, but Mu Zhou only said:
"Okay, I'll make sure you get the full amount I promised."
She hung up the phone, and soon her phone received an email notification.
The content is an investigation into Fu Ci, including his public schedule and his undisclosed private activities.
Mu Zhou knew that hiring a private investigator was not a safe bet, as anyone with a keen eye could easily find out.
But she didn't care.
Or rather, this is the effect she wanted.
*
That day, Mu Zhou made extra fish balls for lunch and also made soup.
Thinking that Huo Xiaoyun had introduced her to another part-time job yesterday, she decided to send him some.
She took out her phone and sent him a message.
Are you at the office? I made some fish ball soup, should I bring it over to you?
【Thank you, thank you.】
Huo Xiaoyun was worrying about what to eat for lunch when he saw the message from Mu Zhou and immediately smiled.
He knew that Mu Zhou was embarrassed to owe others favors, so he didn't refuse.
His colleague saw him grinning foolishly at his phone and teased him:
"What's up? Chatting with a pretty girl?"
He was about to deny it when he saw that distant relative coming into their department, so he changed his mind and said something else entirely:
"Yes, my girlfriend brought me lunch."
However, these words were not only overheard by the relatives, but also by Fu Ci, who was passing by.
He glanced at Huo Xiaoyun sideways, his eyes dark and unfathomable.
At 11:30 a.m., Mu Zhou arrived at the Huaying Technology building with a lunchbox in hand.
A discreet black Bentley was parked outside.
Mu Zhou glanced at it and deliberately walked around it from a distance.
The car door behind me opened, followed by the sound of footsteps.
She instinctively avoided it.
Before she could even turn her body, a hand reached out from behind and snatched the lunchbox from her hand.
"Hey……"
To her surprise, her arm was grabbed and she was shoved into the car.
Mu Zhou didn't react until the car drove away.
She stared blankly at Fu Ci, who was so close to her.
"You, how did you..."
Her almond-shaped eyes, like those of a fawn, widened in panic.
Fu Ci gently touched her cheek, but Mu Zhou quickly pulled away.
He wasn't annoyed when his hand missed, but he didn't give up either. Instead, he grabbed her shoulder and forcefully pulled her back to him.
He slowly placed his palm on her cheek, gently rubbing her soft cheek with his fingertips.
Feeling the softness of her fingertips and her slight trembling, he finally withdrew his hand, satisfied.
Mu Zhou immediately shrugged and moved away, watching him warily.
Fu Ci slowly opened the food box and tasted a fish ball.
It's chewy and delicious.
He raised an eyebrow:
"It tastes good, did you make it yourself?"
Mu Zhou frowned deeply, looking at him as if he were a lunatic:
"Mr. Fu, we're not that familiar, are we? What are you doing?"
Fu Ci tasted a meatball, savoring it carefully, and only looked up at her after swallowing it:
"Am I not being obvious enough?"
Mu Zhou stiffened, unwilling to think about that possibility.
She tried to take deep breaths to stay calm:
"Mr. Fu, I think you may have misunderstood something, I..."
What's the misunderstanding?
He stared at Mu Zhou and asked in return, his eyes forceful and oppressive.
Mu Zhou opened his mouth, but ultimately didn't dare to say it.
She was somewhat indignant, but in such a confined space, she really didn't dare to turn against him and cause a scene.
The partition between the front and rear seats of the car had been raised, and there were only the two of them there.
Fu Ci was engrossed in his meal, so Mu Zhou had no choice but to order takeout for Huo Xiaoyun and send him a message.
Sorry, the fish ball soup spilled. I ordered takeout for you; please remember to pick it up at the front desk.
Before Huo Xiaoyun could reply, she noticed Fu Ci looking over and quickly put her phone away.
Seeing her constantly on guard like a frightened little rabbit, Fu Ci's eyes darkened for a moment.
He wasn't afraid that she would tell Huo Xiaoyun.
She didn't dare.
Fu Ci finished the fish ball soup and repacked it into the food box.
"You treated me to lunch, so I'll treat you to dinner?"
"No, I want to go home. If you don't let me go, I'll call the police."
Holding his phone, Mu Zhou mustered his courage and made a threat.
Fu Ci took out a handkerchief and elegantly wiped her fingers. Upon hearing this, she simply smiled.
"Did you know that Huo Xiaoyun is about to be promoted?"
Mu Zhou was taken aback at first, and then an incredulous expression appeared on his face.
"Do you threaten me?"
“I’m just reminding you.” He paused, then added, “Of course, I’d be even happier if his situation doesn’t threaten you.”
Mu Zhou didn't want to think about the meaning behind his words; she was just annoyed.
She didn't say anything, and naturally, she didn't call the police.
After struggling for a long time, she still said:
"I don't want to eat with you, let me go home."
She was terrified; her eyes were already glistening with tears, making her look especially pitiful.
Yet it is also breathtakingly beautiful.
However, Fu Ci also knew that pushing her too hard could easily cause her already fragile heart to completely break down.
This was not his intention.
So he good-naturedly nodded in agreement:
"Okay, I'll give it to you."
Mu Zhou was surprised by his easygoing nature and even vaguely felt that he was a decent person.
Then she realized that this was how it should be, and she couldn't be deceived by him, so she quickly suppressed her thoughts.
Fu Ci noticed all of her psychological changes.
A smile appeared in his eyes.
[The favorability rating of the target, Fu Ci, has increased to 17%.]
Mu Zhou squeezed into a corner, silently gazing out the window.
*
Mu Zhou didn't dare go to Huaying Technology again.
But sometimes, fate is just that wonderful.
She unexpectedly met Fu Ci while working part-time.
She had just finished her day's work when it suddenly started raining heavily.
As autumn rains bring chills, Mu Zhou stood at the entrance of the convention center, wrapping his coat tighter around himself.
She calculated the taxi fare, which would be at least 60 yuan, a bit high, and she didn't want to spend the money.
It seems I'll have to wait until the rain subsides before running to the subway entrance.
But no matter how long they waited, the rain showed no signs of letting up, and the sky grew darker and darker.
The convention center is located in a slightly remote area, and as the number of people dwindled, it became somewhat desolate.
Mu Zhou hesitated for a moment between taking a taxi to the subway station and running directly to the subway station in the rain.
Finally, I made up my mind.
She put her phone in her hoodie pocket and was about to rush into the rain when a hand suddenly reached out from behind and blocked her waist.
The arm was strong, pulling her back a step until she fell into its firm embrace.
She looked up and saw that handsome, almost aggressive face, and her face suddenly turned pale.
Fu Ci didn't let go, but moved his arm to find a more comfortable position to hold the person in his arms.
Just then, his assistant approached with an umbrella, and he pulled Mu Zhou into the car despite her struggles.
On rainy days, the air inside the car is also slightly damp.
Mu Zhou's breathing was somewhat unsteady.
Fortunately, Fu Ci had already let go.
Her first instinct was to ask him to let her out of the car, but Fu Ci said slowly:
"In this weather, Huo Xiaoyun isn't coming to pick you up?"
Mu Zhou pursed her lips and remained silent.
Fu Ci, however, had no intention of stopping.