Xinran sat on the edge of the bed, her eyes fixed on the closed door, feeling as if a fire was burning inside her, ready to ignite and incinerate the man known as Mu Shaosi. What had she done to provoke him? Why did he have to scheme against her step by step, going to great lengths to draw her into his game? It seemed he enjoyed playing such cruel tricks, but why did he choose her? Why her?
She would never forget his tender affection, nor could she. It was this gentleness and pampering that made her more infatuated with him. But could love be used as a guise for such deceit? If love had to be mixed with schemes, then she would rather not love at all!
Taking a deep breath, Xinran felt she could no longer suppress her feelings; otherwise, she would eventually go mad. She had always been unwilling to admit it, but the truth was undeniable: that man had an incomparable advantage over her. He could wield any power to control her, while she could only compromise.
At first, when he suddenly appeared and pursued her, she thought she could guard her heart firmly, yet she still fell for him. Later, when he asked her to marry him for three months, she found herself unable to refuse and agreed. Was it possible that this time he would ask her to bear his heir and she would agree? No, she couldn't imagine having a child with Mu Shaosi, especially since the purpose of having this child was not out of love but rather to gain the qualification to leave him!
“Wife, you’ve hardly eaten anything. Don’t let your anger ruin your health,” the door swung open as Mu Shaosi leaned against the frame, looking at Xinran.
What should have been a caring remark sounded completely different in Xinran's ears; he was merely flaunting how thoroughly he had played with her emotions once again. Slowly raising her head and staring at the man in the doorway, Xinran grabbed a sponge pillow from the bed and threw it at him...
“Wife, are you trying to murder your husband?” Mu Shaosi caught the pillow effortlessly and walked toward Xinran, tossing it aside before grabbing her hand.
“Let go!” Her voice was cold and distant, but it couldn't hide the anger mixed within.
“I will never let go of you in this lifetime!” Mu Shaosi's words carried a deeper meaning and were spoken sincerely.
“Mu Shaosi, I want to go back. I need to film; what is this now? Am I being imprisoned? Or do you see me as a breeding machine?” Xinran suddenly yanked her hand back and shouted in fury. The patience and good temper she had always prided herself on had been completely exhausted when facing this man.
“Summer, I don’t care how you think of me, but I will never allow your request for a divorce or permit you to leave me. If you consider this imprisonment, then so be it. As for the heir issue, I'm not in a hurry; whether you are anxious depends on whether you see yourself as a breeding machine!” Mu Shaosi calmly stated. He was not being rational; he would imagine him in any negative light and condemn him. He had already said he didn’t care because all he cared about was her!
"Ha..." Xinran laughed in anger, "So, you won't let me go back? What about the movie I'm halfway through filming? Don't forget, that movie is funded by Sky Media!"
She didn't even know how she ended up asking such a question. Given her current situation, her personal freedom was restricted, yet she still had the nerve to think about filming...
"Qingtian doesn't care about that little money; it doesn't matter if the role changes midway. As for you, if I don't go back, you won't either. We'll see when I plan to leave Japan. During this time, I hope you can be my wife peacefully. Once our relationship is stable and solid, I will help you restart your beloved acting career. With Qingtian supporting you from behind, even if you leave that circle for a long time, you won't fall into obscurity!" Mu Shaosi almost laid out his plans completely. Of course, he didn't actually like his woman living in that murky circle, but since she liked it, he wouldn't take it away from her. He just wanted her to be happy and fulfilled.
"I'm tired and want to sleep. Can you please leave for now..." Xinran looked at Mu Shaosi with unfamiliarity. She believed his kingly aura would captivate any woman, but that same aura also exerted a pressure of male dominance. She didn't want to describe him as selfish, yet he was imposing his thoughts on her, setting her path and expecting her to walk in step with him. Once she disobeyed, he would trick her back and continue leading her along his pace...
Was encountering such a man her fortune or misfortune?
"Then rest well. This afternoon, I'll have Huang Ma bring in some food. If there's anything you want to eat, just let her know," Mu Shaosi said as he looked at Xinran, who was already lying in bed with her eyes closed. He knew she was avoiding him, so he decided to give her time to think things over.
Gently covering her with a thin blanket, he stepped out.
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