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"Ah? This..."
It wasn't her intention to come; she was invited by Mu Jiangfeng.
Ye Zixun and Mu Jiangfeng's gazes fell on her simultaneously. Although their expressions were different, the pressure in their eyes was equally intimidating and powerful.
Sharp, shocking.
Lan Baobao weighed the interests of both parties, considering for two seconds before lowering her head and saying, "I'm about to become your wife, so it's only right to celebrate leaving my single days behind, don't you think?"
"So what you're saying is that you're here to celebrate leaving singlehood, not to commemorate the few remaining days of being single?"
This was the hardest time Lan Baobao had endured since being betrayed by Pan Xinzi.
"President Ye, look at your bride; she's completely dazed. Don't push her too hard."
Push her? Ye Zixun was very displeased with that term. His exquisite features seemed to be smiling, but his eyes were as deep as the ocean, giving off a dark and eerie feeling that was both unsettling and terrifying.
"It seems Master Mu is quite familiar with my fiancée. I suppose Master Mu is a good boss to care so much for his subordinate." His words carried mockery and sarcasm.
Her face twitched, and she bit her lip, fearing that Mu Jiangfeng might say something excessive. Ye Zixun was a wolf; tonight she was destined for no good outcome. But if Mu Jiangfeng said something out of line, she might not have a good outcome for a month or even a year.
Mu Jiangfeng remained silent for a moment, elegantly sipping his cocktail with a demeanor that was gentle yet regal. He said softly, "She is my subordinate; it's only natural to care for her. Also, I admire Lan Baobao; she is a good woman worthy of my concern. What about you, President Ye?"
"Me?"
Lan Baobao is a good woman or not, Ye Zixun doesn't know, and whether she is worth it or not, Mu Jiangfeng also doesn't know. He only knows that Lan Baobao now belongs to him, and regardless of whether she is worth it, it is up to Ye Zixun to decide.
"Of course she is worth it, which is why I am so eager to marry her. If someone else takes her away, I will be heartbroken. Right, Master Mu?"
Ye Zixun took the opportunity to place his hand on Lan Baobao's shoulder. She didn't dare to refute or move, only able to show a big, bright smile.
Mu Jiangfeng's hands under the table were tense with veins bulging. He didn't even hold Lan Baobao's hand, just watching her shoulder being touched by another man's hand.
The atmosphere suddenly became even more awkward.
This bar was just a bar, with less than fifteen seats in the booth. Most of the people here were from the lower class, gossipy and curious. Feeling that the atmosphere was off, instead of leaving, they leaned in like flies drawn to a crack in an egg.
"Look over there; that's Ye Zixun and his bride, right?"
"Yeah, it is. Look, the TV is showing news about them; there's no mistake about it. But who is that person next to them?"
"The one next to them... Hey, hey, that seems to be the young master of the Mu Family. I heard he just came back recently; he had been working at the Ye Family before!"
"Even the Mu Family has to curry favor with them? That's really strange."
"But I saw that it was the young master of the Mu Family and Lan Baobao who came in first; Ye Zixun arrived later. You guys..."
"A secret that can't be told!"
A secret? Come on! If you all are willing to come sit down, I, Lan Baobao, will be the first to give up my seat and let you experience what pressure really feels like...
"I, I need to go to the restroom for a moment. You all take your time chatting."
Ye Zixun raised an eyebrow at her for a while, and finally made way for her. She quickly escaped to the restroom. The women's restroom only had three stalls, and even if she started having a stomachache now, it wouldn't take too long. Lan Baobao felt the tension in the air; tonight, she wasn't sure if it was two men competing against each other or if they were both competing for her attention.
Ye Zixun wore his usual smile, but his eyes were cold and fierce, like they held a blade. Mu Jiangfeng's gaze was gentle, but his tone was extremely cold and unpleasant: "Ye Zixun, someone like you is not worthy of Lan Baobao. I warn you, don't lay a finger on her!"
Hearing such words from Ye Zixun was not surprising, but coming from Mu Jiangfeng's mouth, it had a shocking effect.
Ye Zixun sneered nonchalantly: "I’ve already touched her; what can you do about it? She is about to marry me; what can you do? Whatever I want, whether it's things or women, I will get them. Lan Baobao is no exception; what can you do about it?"
"Ye Zixun, I will make you regret this; do you believe me?"
"Mu Jiangfeng, do you like Lan Baobao? But you're not the only one who wants her. However, neither of you can win against me. The children that Lan Baobao bears will all belong to me, Ye Zixun. I may not dare to challenge the Mu Family's backing in other matters, but if you want to compete with me for Lan Baobao, don't blame me for not warning you—I can crush you with just one finger!"
"Ye Zixun, don’t think that having two children makes you impressive. Even if you are their biological father, I, Mu Jiangfeng, am not necessarily inferior to you! If we play this game, I’m afraid you won’t be able to handle it!"
"I'm afraid you'll lose." Ye Zixun replied lightly.
The two powerful gazes collided with intense sparks flying between them. The air around them was thick with the smell of gunpowder and war. Lan Baobao tiptoed out and saw the two men laughing and clinking glasses as they chatted.
"You’re out! I was just talking about you with Master Mu, Lan Baobao. It’s getting late; Mumu and Ruo Ruo should be asleep by now. We should head back soon."
"They're staying at Xiao Xiao's place tonight, right?"
"Yes, I won't go back on my word."
Before marriage, they cannot share a room; this is what he promised Mumu. A good father must keep his word.
Lan Baobao breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that at least when she returned to Xiao Xiao, she would no longer be bullied by Ye Zixun.
"Since we're going back to Li Xiaoran's place, let me give you a ride!"
"Master Mu is very busy with many matters and doesn't need to trouble himself; I'll take her there instead."
Mu Jiangfeng walked behind Lan Baobao, his warm body heat radiating from behind her. As Lan Baobao took a couple of steps forward, Mu Jiangfeng closely followed, maintaining a constant distance. This extremely intimate gesture not only displeased Ye Zixun but also made Lan Baobao herself feel uncomfortable.
The people in the bar finally sensed that the atmosphere was turning sour and lowered their heads; even those at the bar counter dared not speak.
"President Ye, I am at least friends with Baobao; you wouldn't deny us this little favor, would you?" Mu Jiangfeng lowered his head slightly and whispered in Lan Baobao's ear.
Lan Baobao felt as if struck by lightning, her whole body stiffened and her eyes glazed over. The expression on her face was unreadable, resembling that of a child who had done something wrong. Seeing their intimate interaction, Ye Zixun's face darkened with a shadow of gloom.
"Um, Zi Xun, it's already quite late; you're busy enough as it is. You should head back to rest soon. Mu Jiangfeng and I still have a few words to exchange; he can just take me home."
Ye Zixun's face turned ashen. Lan Baobao tried hard to maintain her composure, giving Ye Zixun a slight smile while avoiding his piercing gaze. Without caring whether Ye Zixun agreed or not, she got into Mu Jiangfeng's car.
Mu Jiangfeng wore a victorious smile as he drove off in his newly bought sports car. Ye Zixun stood alone watching the car speed away, clenching his fists tightly before slamming one onto the car roof, leaving a dent.
Damn Lan Baobao for running off with another man right in front of him. Just wait until you come back; I'll show you how to deal with this!
The ride in the sports car was filled with silence. Lan Baobao sat in the passenger seat feeling very nervous, unsure of how much Mu Jiangfeng knew or when he had found out.
Did you already know a few years ago? But why didn't he say anything back then?
The more Lan Baobao thought about it, the more she felt that Xin Qi was being evasive. The sports car slowly came to a stop, and unable to bear the awkward silence any longer, she tentatively asked, "Mu Jiangfeng, how much do you know?"
"I basically know everything I should and shouldn't know. Pan Xinzi has been trying to find ways to get you back recently."
Lan Baobao smiled faintly. Since this matter was already known by someone, it wouldn't be long before Ye Zixun found out as well. The dim light outside the car cast shadows on their faces, making it hard to discern their expressions.
"I didn't think much when I first saw you, and I didn't give much thought to the two kids either. It wasn't until last year when I met Ye Zixun at headquarters that I noticed the two kids, especially Mumu's eyes and appearance, resembled Ye Zixun a little bit." He turned his head slightly, a hint of bitter amusement on his face as he said, "At that time, I did a little digging into your background and learned about your relationship with Pan Xinzi, but I had no idea that the two kids were Ye Zixun's."
"Since you know about my relationship with Pan Xinzi, then you should also know that he betrayed me terribly. It's impossible for me to be with him again; I can't be his woman anymore. As for Ye Zixun, we are not in a romantic relationship; we only have a marital bond."
"Then let me be your boyfriend! Baby, ever since I first saw you, I've fallen in love with you. I don't mind who you've been with in the past or that you have two kids. Baby, since no one else is worthy of being your boyfriend, let me take that role!"
"Mu Jiangfeng, stop joking with me. I have two kids and was pregnant before marriage; it wouldn't sound good if this got out. Your status and mine just don't match."
Lan Baobao felt discontented and disappointed; she couldn't believe that Mu Jiangfeng had already investigated her thoroughly years ago and had kept it from her all this time. She had treated him as a friend, but it turned out that the so-called friendship was just superficial.
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