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Nothing To Give But My Heart Chapter 831

George was a chatterbox.

He didn’t stop speaking from the moment he sat down.

“Yuchi, your grandfather phoned me, and I am quite sure he is adamant about your engagement with Duanmu Xuan. In fact, I think he is suspicious of you. What do you plan to do next?” he asked while winking at Han Muzi.

Han Muzi had no idea what George was trying to pull because technically, he shouldn’t mention this matter.

However, George seemed to be doing it on purpose. He even pouted when he asked, “I can’t very well allow Muzi to suffer while being with you, can I?”

Ye Moxuan paused when he heard that, and he turned very slowly to George with a murderous stare.

“What are you trying to say?”

George smiled while putting his hands up in surrender. “I’m just worried about you two. You know how stubborn and forceful your grandfather is. If he finds out that Muzi is the reason you refuse to be engaged with Duanmu Xue….” He did not have to complete his sentence because everyone knew what it signified.

Initially, George wouldn’t have said this in front of Han Muzi because he would be afraid of scaring her off. However, things were different now since the two of them had a mutual understanding now.

He now knew Han Muzi’s secrets, and he was aware of her past with Yuchi.

Hence, he didn’t hold back at all by voicing his thoughts boldly.

However, Ye Moxuan’s scowl deepened when he heard that. He wanted to handle the issue discreetly, but George just stated everything openly.

Han Muzi, who was beside him, was holding her food with her chopsticks while focusing on eating. Ye Moxuan couldn’t help but glance at her from the corners of his eyes, and he noted that she had a serious expression across her fair and beautiful face.

Hence, he thought to himself, It seems like she is concentrating on her meal.

In that case, didn’t she feel anything when George said that?

Somehow, Ye Moxuan suddenly felt annoyed. She looks unfazed. Is it because I’m not important to her at all?

Therefore, a series of complicated emotions reflected in Ye Moxuan’s eyes.

Initially, Han Muzi had no appetite at all, but somehow, she had a sudden surge of appetite when she got a whiff of the aroma of the vegetarian dishes. Hence, she automatically picked her chopsticks up and started eating.

She was thinking that her baby might like the taste of these dishes when she felt an eerie and hateful gaze staring at her.

She looked sideway instinctively, and true enough, Ye Moxuan was staring at her like a wolf.

Just when Han Muzi thought that she must have been hallucinating, Ye Moxuan narrowed his eyes menacingly. “Shut up.”

George suggested after a short pause, “If everything fails, why don’t you and Muzi head back to China for a bit?”

Han Muzi almost lost her grip on her chopsticks when she heard that. Then, she looked at George in disbelief, as if saying, Have you lost your mind?

George was obviously doing this on purpose. He noticed Han Muzi’s glare, but he avoided her deliberately before adding, “Yuchi, I think this is a good idea. I know your grandfather very well. Why don’t you two elope like lovers during ancient times? Just go back to China without asking for his opinion. I can cover for you two, and I will keep your secret from Grandfather Yuchi. Later, when Muzi gets pregnant, you can…”

Han Muzi couldn’t contain herself at that point, and she covered her mouth before she started coughing. “Cough, cough…”

She coughed so violently that her cheeks were now flushed a deep red. A pair of large hands rubbed her back soothingly to help her. Then, Han Muzi saw Ye Moxuan pour a cup of tea swiftly from the corners of her eyes before presenting it in front of her.

It took a while before she finally stopped coughing, and then she took a sip of tea.

George blinked several times while observing them. After confirming that she had stopped coughing, he continued with his agenda. “Muzi, about the method I mentioned earlier—“

“Shut up!” Ye Moxuan snapped at him frostily.

George snorted indignantly. “Why should I shut up? I think my suggestion is brilliant. Old Master will find out about you two sooner or later if you stay here.”

“Even food can’t shut you up, huh?” Ye Moxuan frowned unhappily while shooting George a steely stare, and there was a vein throbbing against his forehead.

George is acting abnormally today. Forget how direct he was with Han Muzi earlier; he is now coming up with such horrible suggestions.

George had no choice but to keep quiet since he noticed that Ye Moxuan seemed to be roiling in anger. Hence, he started stuffing his mouth with food.

Mm-hmm, I should just keep quiet and eat for now. I will persist with this issue after the two of them process my suggestion.

The meal felt awkward after George’s suggestion. Han Muzi continued eating in silence, and no one spoke much after that.

By the time Han Muzi was feeling full from the meal, she realized with a start that Ye Moxuan had barely eaten anything. He was sitting there in silence with a deep scowl across his forehead, and his lips were pressed into a thin line.

On the other side, George had almost polished off the entire spread of food when he clucked his tongue at Ye Moxuan. “You deserve a weak stomach since you chose not to eat when we were all eating.”

“Weak stomach?” Han Muzi asked automatically when she heard that.

Why hadn’t I noticed that he has stomach problems during the time we’ve spent recently?

George nodded. “That’s right. He lay on his back for a very long time when he was injured. Despite the thorough examinations upon waking up, he’s never had a proper meal. It’s not a serious gastritis problem, but he gets the occasional gastritis attacks.”

He had witnessed one of Ye Moxuan’s gastritis attacks. At that time, Ye Moxuan had a glass of liquor in the bar, and the alcohol content was rather high. That seemed to have caused a very bad reaction.

“Why didn’t I know about this?” Han Muzi glanced toward Ye Moxuan anxiously. “Why aren’t you eating properly if you have a weak stomach? What are you thinking?”

Ye Moxuan did not reply to her; instead, he asked George, “Are you done?”

George belched loudly, and just when he was about to answer, Ye Moxuan snapped in disgust, “Get lost if you’re done.”

George was at a loss for words at his response.

Damn it, I must have lost my mind to be helping Yuchi at all. He is always so openly disgusted at me. Sob!

Hmph, I shouldn’t be bothered with him. However, George noted Ye Moxuan’s tightly knitted brows, and so he knew that Ye Moxuan wanted him gone because he had something to say to Han Muzi.

Thus, George collected his things. “I’ll get lost if that’s what you want. Your treat today. I’m leaving now.”

George didn’t even wait for Ye Moxuan’s reaction before he stood up to leave. However, he turned around at the door to flash Han Muzi his signature grin. “Muzi, I’m serious about the suggestion earlier! You don’t have to care about Yuchi, but I truly feel that you should seriously consider that possibility.”

George emphasized on her considering his suggestion, as if trying to remind her about something.

Han Muzi got a sudden idea.

That is truly a good suggestion. If Ye Moxuan is willing to return to China with me… I would be able to take him to the places he’s been to in the past. It would be helpful in recovering his memories.

However, Ye Moxuan would never agree to it. Han Muzi cleared her throat while feeling helpless with her situation. “He must be joking about that. You don’t—“

Ye Moxuan looked at her calmly, and he spoke lightly, “Is that so? Somehow, I feel that it’s a rather promising suggestion.”

Nothing To Give But My Heart Chapter 832

Huh?

Han Muzi thought she heard wrongly or that she must have imagined it. Otherwise, why did she hear Ye Moxuan claiming that George’s suggestion was promising?

She looked in bewilderment at the man in front of her. His deep and dark eyes were as vast and attractive as the ocean. Besides, she figured he must be dehydrated because his lips looked slightly dry when he leaned down toward her.

“The suggestion is great, and I think we should seriously consider it. What do you think?”

Han Muzi was rendered motionless by his sudden question.

He was extremely close to her, and she could feel his constant puff of hot breath, which made everything else seem surreal.

Han Muzi heard herself asking him in a whisper, “Can we really do that?”

She blinked several times nervously after asking that. “Are you willing to… return to China with me?”

There was a tremor in her voice, most probably due to her excitement upon the possibility of Ye Moxuan willing to return to China with her. If he means it, things will be much simpler.

Once we are back in China, I will have many people around to support me and cheer me on, unlike my current situation, where I’m all alone.

Ye Moxuan reached out, and he hooked his arms under her armpits to pick her up before placing her on his thighs. Han Muzi wasn’t very tall, but she wasn’t short either. However, she had a petite frame, and so she looked especially tiny from Ye Moxuan’s point of view, which made it easy for him to pick her up casually.

It was just as it was now, when he placed her on his lap. She had no choice but to steady herself by holding onto his shoulders.

Ye Moxuan thought that he might be losing his mind after all.

I barely know this woman; in fact, I thought it was absurd when I first heard George’s suggestion. How could I, Ye Moxuan, do something so ridiculous such as eloping with a woman?

Somehow, his perspective shifted, and he thought that it was a great idea to return to China with her.

Han Muzi was not sure what was going on in Ye Moxuan’s mind. After hugging her, he rested his head on her shoulder, and his lips brushed across her neck seemingly unintentionally.

In the end, he sighed heavily. “Do you have me under a spell?”

Why does she fascinate me even more with time?

I don’t understand, and I do not wish to understand it.

…

When they returned to the company, Han Muzi made Ye Moxuan drop her at the farthest point from the company. This was not the first time, and so Ye Moxuan stopped the car soon. After getting out of the car, she closed the door and assured him, “I will arrive at the company soon.”

“Mm-hmm.” Ye Moxuan pursed his lips, as if deep in thought. “No matter how hard you try to hide it, everyone else will find out sooner or later.”

His tone was casual, and it sounded as if it was a random remark, but she understood what he meant after digesting the hidden meaning.

Han Muzi blushed while urging him, “You should hurry and leave now.”

Ye Moxuan had no choice but to drive away.

After he left, her smile vanished slowly from her face.

Han Muzi was slightly disappointed because he did not answer her last question when they were in the restaurant earlier.

Han Muzi shook her head to clear her mind.

Maybe I am overthinking. After all, he merely mentioned that it was a good suggestion, and that we could consider it. In any case, he has never mentioned that things are set in stone.

I was the silly one to have been so naïve as to ask him.

Han Muzi rubbed her cheeks before making her way forward slowly.

Just when Han Muzi was about to arrive at the company building, she saw a familiar figure walking toward the company.

The woman’s back view was foreign yet familiar. I seem to have seen her before…

“Miss Xue.”

The security guard recognized Duanmu Xue, and so they took the initiative to greet her once she entered the building.

Duanmu Xue glanced at the security guards in disdain. These men are so useless, but they always look at me in admiration. Don’t they ever wonder if they are even worthy?

“I’m here to see Shen.”

She addressed Ye Moxuan in a very affectionate manner, and her voice was so sweet that the security guards exchanged looks before answering in a soft voice, “The President’s car has just returned not too long ago. If you head up now, Miss Xue, you would meet him just in time.”

Duanmu Xue flashed them a smile. “Is that so? In that case, I shall go up now. Which one of you will lead the way for me?”

One of the security guards led Duanmu Xue in, whereas Han Muzi, who was not too far behind them, witnessed everything.

Duanmu Xue…

I’ve worked in the company for some time, but this is the first time I’ve seen her here. Is she here to look for Ye Moxuan since the engagement didn’t go as planned?

She wasn’t sure if it was because she saw Duanmu Xue today or the fact that the sun was hiding behind the clouds, but she suddenly felt very cold.

Han Muzi stood rooted to the spot for quite a while before finally entering the building.

After that, she saw the security guard lead Duanmu Xue to the front desk. After a short conversation, the receptionist looked shocked. Then, she nodded and bowed respectfully at Duanmu Xue before leaving the front desk to lead the way for Duanmu Xue.

Everyone knew about the relationship between the Duanmu and Yuchi families, and so despite not having an appointment, they wouldn’t dare offend Duanmu Xue. That was why they led her upstairs immediately.

The receptionist thought to herself, Previously, it was fine for Duanmu Zhe to meet the President without an appointment, so I suppose Duanmu Xue meeting him straightaway wouldn’t be a problem at all.

Hence, the receptionist led Duanmu Xue toward the elevator designated for Ye Moxuan.

On the other side, Han Muzi witnessed everything while standing at the entrance of the elevator. She was hesitating if she should follow them at this time.

If I were to head up now, I would bump into Duanmu Xue. We have met before, and she will recognize me if we were to bump into each other again.

Previously, before Ye Moxuan lost his memory, Duanmu Xue already wanted to steal him away from me. What is stopping her now, especially since Ye Moxuan has lost his memory?

If we meet, she will inform Old Master Yuchi all about my situation. These people… have erased the past from his mind completely, and so they must be on the same side.

But if I don’t meet her…

Should I meet her… or should I not?

In the end, Han Muzi gritted her teeth before pressing the elevator button.

So what if I meet her? Constantly running away is not the solution after all.

Besides, I can’t escape forever. Since Duanmu Xue is here on her own accord, I should just meet her.

Han Muzi felt calmer with the ascending numbers of the floors in the elevator.

“Miss Duanmu Xue, please watch your steps and follow me this way.”

The receptionist led Duanmu Xue toward Ye Moxuan’s office.

On the way there, they bumped into Miss Lin, who was walking out of the secretary office.

“Miss Lin, this is Miss Duanmu Xue, from Duanmu Group. She is here to see our President.”

Someone from the Duanmu family?

Miss Lin gave Duanmu Xue an once-over, and she noted that Duanmu Xue was looking back at her arrogantly while appearing high and mighty.

Why have there been so many people from the Duanmu family here to meet the President lately?

Despite having some reservations, these two wealthy families were connected after all, and so Miss Lin did not stop her. She merely nodded. “Alright, noted. Please show Miss Xue the way.”

Nothing To Give But My Heart Chapter 833

Ye Moxuan was facing the full-length window, and he was deep in thought when Duanmu Xue was there to see him. The building was very high up, and so he could see almost the entire city, even parts which were usually not visible to others.

However, he was still feeling lost.

Everything here felt foreign to him, but Han Muzi gave him a different feeling.

If grandfather insists on my engagement with Duanmu Xue, George’s suggestion… seems not bad at all. Nevertheless, it doesn’t feel necessary from my point of view because no one can stop me from being with the person I want.

Likewise, no one can force me to be with anyone if I don’t wish to.

Just when he was deep in thought, someone knocked on the door of his office. Ye Moxuan snapped back to reality before answering with a cold voice, “Enter.”

However, he did not turn around, and so he had no idea who just entered his office.

After entering the office, Duanmu Xue saw Ye Moxuan’s back facing them while he was staring through the full-length window. Hence, she signaled the receptionist to leave them alone.

The receptionist blinked several times before leaving in silence.

It was quiet after someone opened the office door, and so Ye Moxuan frowned while thinking to himself, Is it not Miss Lin? Could it be Muzi?

Just when he was about to turn around, a soft body hugged him from behind and wrapped his waist in a tender hug. He got a sudden whiff of a foreign fragrance as well.

This strange scent…

Ye Moxuan’s pupils constricted instantly, and he reacted almost immediately by grabbing her hands and pushing her away violently.

“Shen—Ah!”

Duanmu Xue barely hugged him from behind for a second, and she was delighted when he grabbed her hands. However, just when she greeted him, he flung her away roughly.

She called out in surprise before taking several steps backward. She couldn’t steady herself since she had high heels on, and so she lost her balance and fell with a thud on the cold, hard floor.

A sharp pain shot up and radiated through Duanmu Xue’s body the moment her bottom thudded on the ground. It was so painful that she was about to grimace in pain.

However, she reminded herself of Ye Moxuan’s presence, and the image of her grimacing might be too ugly. Hence, she had no choice but to endure the pain by controlling her expression. Then, she called for Ye Moxuan while looking up at him with her puppy eyes, “Shen, it’s me… I am Xue…”

Ye Moxuan had turned around by then, and he was glaring at her coldly. His gaze was dark, and it sent chills down her spine.

Duanmu Xue felt sheepish when she saw his gaze, and tears started brimming in her eyes. “Shen… I’m in so much pain from the fall.”

To have compassion and cherish women is second nature for men.

Usually, no matter how cold and detached a man acts, as long as he sees a woman falling in front of him, he would act in a courteous manner. Even if he might not like me, I’m sure he would at least help me up.

However, Ye Moxuan did not help her up; instead, he shot her a steely look. “Who allowed you to come in here?”

Duanmu Xue felt her heart breaking into pieces.

How is this possible?

I fell onto the ground; in fact, he was the one who pushed me away. I wouldn’t be on the ground now if he hadn’t shoved me away. Forget that he isn’t helping me up; how could he look at me with such contempt?

Duanmu Xue’s heart throbbed painfully, and she bit her lower lip while looking at Ye Mouan with bloodshot eyes. “I wanted to see you, Shen, and that was why I asked your company staff to lead me to you. Shen… I’m in so much pain from the fall. Can you please help me up?”

She reached her arms out at Ye Moxuan after asking.

At that moment, Han Muzi had arrived at the entrance of the office. She just wanted to check things out, but she had no plans of entering the office because she just wanted to see what was going on.

However, the office doors were slightly ajar, and so Han Muzi heard Duanmu Xue’s tender sobs when she got closer.

“Shen, I’m in so much pain from the fall. Can you please help me up?”

Han Muzi stopped dead in her tracks when she heard that. Then, she folded her arms in front of her chest before processing the situation.

As far as I can remember, I have never spoken to Ye Moxuan with such a tone before.

Who would have guessed that Duanmu Xue would…

Is she hoping that Ye Moxuan might have compassion and cherish her? Han Muzi pursed her lips before moving closer to the doors to listen better.

After Duanmu Xue’s request, he stared unwaveringly at her. Ye Moxuan narrowed his eyes slightly before marching toward her suddenly.

Duanmu Xue was delighted when she saw that.

True enough, it is men’s second nature after all… to have compassion and cherish women.

Duanmu Xue lowered her eyes, and she had tears clinging onto her eyelashes. She wanted to present herself in a pitiful way as much as possible.

Duanmu Xue looked up slowly just when Ye Moxuan was in front of her, but she saw him walk past her with a blank expression. He walked straight toward his desk without a backward glance.

Duanmu Xue was dumbfounded, and she turned to stare wide-eyed at Ye Moxuan.

He started unbuttoning his suit while taking off his suit jacket in a foul mood. Initially, Duanmu Xue wasn’t sure what he was doing.

However, soon enough, he took out a clean handkerchief from his drawer before wiping his hands repeatedly.

Duanmu Xue was at a loss for words when she saw that.

Nevertheless, she realized what was going on, and the color drained from her face.

I disgust him, and that is why he is taking off everything I touched earlier. He grabbed my arm earlier, and that is the reason he is wiping his hands clean.

I’ve heard that he is obsessed with cleanliness, but I didn’t know that… his obsession over cleanliness is to such an extent that I am included as well.

Duanmu Xue felt her heart clench in pain. She bit her lower lip so hard that it drew blood, and she tasted the metallic tang of blood.

“I’m giving you ten seconds to leave.”

Ye Moxuan threw the handkerchief into the trash can casually after wiping his last finger, as though he did not register Duanmu Xue sitting on the floor.

Would Duanmu Xue even have the courage to stay any longer?

She snuck in in secret from the beginning without an invitation because she had decided to seduce Ye Moxuan. She was determined to attempt it as many times as was necessary to achieve her goal.

However, Ye Moxuan was cold and detached; in fact, his eyes looked as though he was ready to murder her. He would most probably call for security to throw me out if I do not leave within ten seconds.

By then, the entire company would know about what happened to me.

I wouldn’t even have the chance to come up here to visit Ye Moxuan if I were to try to see him in the future.

Duanmu Xue decided swiftly after weighing her options. She got up from the floor before breaking the silence soothingly. “Shen, please don’t be angry. I will leave right now.”

With that, she limped out of the office.

After she left, the office still lingered with that woman’s scent, and so Ye Moxuan scowled in discomfort. He loosened his tie while phoning Miss Lin.

“Do not bring riff-raffs into my office in the future.”

“Huh?” The phone call was cut short before Miss Lin could respond.

Miss Lin was befuddled while listening to the engaged tone over the phone.

W-What happened? Haven’t the Duanmu and Yuchi families gotten along well for generations?

Since when have they become riff-raffs…

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Duanmu Xue’s expression changed immediately upon leaving the office. She didn’t look as frail and weak as she did in the office; instead, she held her dress up while limping forward.

She saw the washroom at the side, and she walked toward it furiously.

She wiped her tears away on her way there, and something strange gleamed in her eyes.

How dare Ye Moxuan treat me in this manner!

I fell so hard on the floor, but he barely looked at me. He even took off the clothes I touched earlier!

Duanmu Xue was extremely resentful. Am I not good enough? Why doesn’t Ye Moxuan pay attention to me?

In any case, I am the Young Lady of the Duanmu family. I must not allow myself to be the laughing stock of the masses. Hence, she entered the washroom to tidy and freshen up to ensure that she would leave the place looking fabulous.

After Duanmu Xue entered the washroom, she started reapplying her make-up. She couldn’t help but inhale sharply when she saw her lower lip that was bleeding. Duanmu Xue’s gaze turned hateful at that moment.

There was the sound of one of the toilets flushing suddenly, and Duanmu Xue immediately turned around while looking alert.

“Who is that??”

No one would see how ugly I am now, I hope!

The flushing sound quietened gradually, and the cubicle door opened before Duanmu Xue saw a woman walking out of the cubicle.

Her pupils constricted immediately when she got a good look at the woman’s face.

Why… is she here?

Han Muzi walked out calmly, and she seemed unfazed when she met Duanmu Xue’s eyes. Duanmu Xue crushed her loose powder in her hands while staring at Han Muzi with hatred.

“It’s you!”

Han Muzi smiled faintly, and she appeared calm and collected.

Her reaction was casual, as if she was unperturbed by Duanmu Xue’s appearance. Duanmu Xue hissed through gritted teeth, “Why are you here?”

Duanmu Xue did not expect to see Han Muzi here.

After all, I know what happened to Ye Moxuan, and I know what Grandfather Yuchi did. However, Grandfather Yuchi doesn’t know that I knew Ye Moxuan long ago. Hence, I didn’t say anything when Grandfather Yuchi did those things.

At that time, I thought that lady luck was on my side since Ye Moxuan lost his memory, and especially when Grandfather Yuchi erased his past. I thought it was the best chance created just for me to get closer to Ye Moxuan again.

Who would have expected that Ye Moxuan, who has lost his memories, is still the same as before? He is completely unmoved no matter what I do.

I may feel angry and frustrated, but I have never thought of giving up because I will figure a way to have Ye Moxuan all to myself.

But now, I can’t believe I just bumped into Han Muzi here.

Duanmu Xue started panicking immediately because she knew about the relationship between Han Muzi and Ye Moxuan after all.

“You shouldn’t ask me this question.” Han Muzi replied to her casually. She bent down slightly to wash her hands before having them dried under the dryer machine. The loud noise suddenly filled the quiet washroom.

However, Duanmu Xue marched toward Han Muzi suddenly.

“Why are you here? How did you find him? Did you show up long ago?”

I didn’t realize at all because I thought I didn’t have to worry much since Grandfather Yuchi has done the dirty work. Who would have guessed… that Han Muzi showed up anyway?

Duanmu Xue was very loud with her questioning.

Something flashed across Han Muzi’s gaze as well, and she stared at Duanmu Xue while feeling at a loss for words. However, she smirked after a while. “Why are you so nervous? I don’t think I need to explain the reason for my being here. As for the question of how I found him? I suppose our hearts called for each other. After all… we are husband and wife.”

Duanmu Xue went berserk at the mention of ‘husband and wife’. She threw away everything in her hands and charged forward to grab Han Muzi by her shoulders.

“No! You two aren’t husband and wife! He did not even show up at the wedding. You are merely a bride who was abandoned at the altar during the wedding, and you are nothing but a laughing stock in the news. The two of you aren’t husband and wife at all!”

She was very strong, and Han Muzi scowled deeply because of the pain, and so she stared at Duanmu Xue frostily.

“Let go.”

It must have been the strong aura around Han Muzi or her unwavering gaze, because Duanmu Xue actually let go of her obediently.

By the time Duanmu Xue snapped back to her senses, she had already loosened her grip, and she was feeling rather annoyed. However, she did not approach Han Muzi; instead, she snorted in disdain. “He did not show up at the wedding because he didn’t want to be married to you. Just look at yourself; do you think you are worthy to be with him? Ha! You are rather shameless to chase him all the way here. What is it? Did you truly think that he will be with you as long as you follow him all the way here?”

Despite Duanmu Xue’s efforts of maintaining her image and appearance as a wealthy Young Lady, she was blinded by rage while her face was distorted horribly by anger.

Han Muzi heard everything through the office door earlier, and just before Duanmu Xue left the office, Han Muzi entered the washroom.

If Duanmu Xue comes in as well, it means that we have to see each other after all.

If she doesn’t come into the washroom, well… I’ll just pretend that I didn’t see her today.

However, reality proves that fate wanted us to meet today.

“If we are competing to see who is the more shameless person, I don’t think anyone could ever beat you. You know very well that he is in love with someone, but you are still shameless enough to seduce him,” Han Muzi retorted while folding her arms in front of her chest. She shot Duanmu Xue a pitiful look. “Who would have thought that the Duanmu family raised a daughter who is eager to be a mistress? I truly am curious about the education you’ve received since childhood.”

Duanmu Xue glared at her viciously. “Who are you calling a mistress?”

Han Muzi answered promptly, “Whoever who admits that she is one.”

Duanmu Xue hissed, “You!” However, something struck while she was glaring at Han Muzi, and then she grinned smugly.

“I suppose you haven’t heard the news. The Yuchi the Duanmu family have stayed good friends for generations. I am getting engaged with him soon; by that time, not only would he be engaged with me, he would even get married and have children with me. As for you… Haha! I suppose you were referring to yourself as the mistress in this situation!”

“Is that so?” Han Muzi smiled faintly. “Please do send me an invite if you both end up getting engaged one day,” she added casually.

I would be delighted if Han Muzi were to lose her temper, and I would have rubbed salt to her wound. However, she is so calm; in fact, she seemed unfazed by what I just said.

She wouldn’t have acted in such a way… if she weren’t confident!

Why is she so confident? Could it be possible… that Ye Moxuan has regained his memories?

I-Impossible!

It’s impossible for Ye Moxuan to have regained his memories so quickly. In that case, why is she so confident?

Duanmu Xue was feeling afraid now, and she glared at Han Muzi, who was standing right in front, before walking toward her slowly.

“Why are you so confident? Don’t you know that Grandfather Yuchi would force Ye Moxuan to get engaged with me even if he doesn’t agree to it? I suggest you leave soon if you know what’s best for you. Otherwise, you’d just end up crying your heart out.”

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Han Muzi frowned when she saw Duanmu Xue approaching her.

I would be disadvantaged if she gets physical. Women might not be as strong as men in fights, but things could get ugly.

Besides, I’m pregnant now. What if…?

Just when Han Muzi was racking her brains to figure a way out of the situation, someone opened the bathroom door suddenly, and Miss Lin walked in.

The two of them were astounded when they heard the noise, especially Duanmu Xue. She immediately picked up her handbag from the floor before swiftly arranging her clothes and hair.

“Huh? Muzi, you’re here too?” Miss Lin greeted Han Muzi upon entering the washroom when she saw her.

Han Muzi blinked before smiling swiftly. “Miss Lin.”

“Why are you standing there?” Miss Lin frowned. “Why are you spacing out? Are you loafing on the job?”

Han Muzi smiled in response while shaking her head. “No, I’m not. This young lady here came in, and she told me that she lost something, so I was just helping her to search for it.”

She pointed at Duanmu Xue.

Duanmu Xue had her back facing Miss Lin while she adjusted her clothes, and so she glared at Han Muzi when she heard that. Then, Duanmu Xue turned around to face Miss Lin.

“Eh, isn’t this the Young Lady of the Duanmu family?” Miss Lin immediately recalled the phone call from the President just now, and he mentioned something along the lines of, ‘Do not bring riff-raffs into my office in the future’.

Along the way here, Miss Lin was wondering to herself, Don’t the Duanmu and Yuchi families have a good relationship? Why would the President say such a thing out of the blue? Could it be possible that Miss Xue did something to anger the President?

Hence, Miss Lin had a slight switch in her mood when she saw Duanmu Xue.

Duanmu Xue felt irritated when she saw Miss Lin giving her a searching look. Hence, Duanmu Xue glared at her arrogantly before snapping at her, “Why are you staring at me?”

Miss Lin shook her head before clearing her throat. “Nothing, Miss Xue. Have you found whatever it is you were looking for?”

Before she could answer, Han Muzi replied swiftly, “She found it. Miss Xue also mentioned that she is leaving right now. Miss Lin, should we get someone to escort her down?”

Miss Lin blinked several times, and she thought it was rather appropriate. Thus, she nodded in agreement. “Alright, I will walk you down in person.”

After that, she conveyed the President’s message in an indirect manner, expressing her hope that Duanmu Xue wouldn’t drop by the office tomorrow again to avoid the receptionist sending her up to the office without notice.

Initially, Han Muzi thought that Miss Lin would instruct her to send Duanmu Xue down, and so she was surprised that she wanted to attend to Duanmu Xue in person.

Duanmu Xue was furious as well, but she could tell that Miss Lin had a significant position here, and so she snorted. “You don’t have to send me down. She can send me down instead.”

After that, Duanmu Xue pointed at Han Muzi.

Miss Lin looked at Han Muzi before glancing at Duanmu Xue. Why do I feel as if there is an unusual aura going on between these two?

However, Miss Lin understood straight away after considering some plausible options.

It is self-explanatory when a young woman is here to look for Yuchi Shen. Besides, Han Muzi is a young woman, and a pretty one at that. Duanmu Xue would no doubt treat her as a love rival.

Under normal circumstances, Miss Lin would have agreed to Duanmu Xue’s request. However, she had expressed Yuchi Shen’s wishes in an indirect manner, and so it wouldn’t be appropriate to let Han Muzi go off with her. Wouldn’t it be troublesome if Miss Xue gets offended? After all, no one knows what might happen between the Duanmu and Yuchi families.

On the other hand, I am merely a secretary, and so I do not want to act as the fuse if something were to happen.

Miss Lin answered with a polite smile upon deciding, “I have things for her to do. As the secretary, it’s best that I walk you down; that’s the most appropriate thing to do. Muzi, why aren’t you going back to sort the documents out? How long do you expect everyone to wait for you?”

Miss Lin’s expression turned sour toward the end of her sentence, as though she was truly angry.

Han Muzi was stunned to silence for a moment, but she regained her composure swiftly.

“Yes, Miss Lin. I’m going back to work straight away.”

With that, after shooting Duanmu Xue a glance from the corners of her eyes, Han Muzi left the washroom swiftly.

Duanmu Xue was extremely resentful as she glared at Han Muzi’s back view. When she looked away, she noted that Miss Lin was smiling politely at her, and so she uttered to Miss Lin mockingly, “You must be Shen’s secretary. Judging by your age, I assume you know the relationship between the Duanmu and Yuchi families, right?”

Miss Lin was an experienced person, and so she could obviously tell what Duanmu Xue meant. Hence, she responded with a nod and a smile. “Mm-hmm, I used to be the Old Master’s secretary, but I’m not sure about matters regarding large families because I’m just a lowly secretary. I usually handle small and petty matters within the company.”

What she truly meant was ‘I don’t know, and you shouldn’t tell me anything because it is useless to me.’

Duanmu Xue understood the hidden meaning in Miss Lin’s reply, and so she snorted in disdain. However, she wasn’t bold enough to burn bridges because she still wanted to drop by to see Ye Moxuan in the future after all. Thus, Duanmu Xue switched tactics and spoke with a gentle tone, “Miss Secretary, I heard that Shen has been busy with work lately, and so I’ve spoken to Grandfather Yuchi. I would like to help Shen ease his burden at work. Miss Secretary, can you please check if there is a suitable position in the company for me? I can do anything.”

As long as I can see Ye Moxuan every day.

Previously, I was thinking of dropping by on a daily basis, but after meeting Han Muzi here, I know immediately that I can’t relax anymore.

She is now working as a secretarial assistant for the sake of Ye Moxuan. I wouldn’t have guessed that in my wildest dreams…

However, I wonder how far things have progressed between her and Ye Moxuan.

Miss Lin frowned when she heard that. The President is furious, and he doesn’t want her in the company anymore, but here she is, trying to enter the company to work? And how dare she blackmail me with Old Master Yuchi’s name!

Haha! Does she think I am just a thoughtless and silly person despite working in my position for so many years?

However, Miss Lin knew the importance of keeping things amicable, and so she replied with a faint smile, “The company’s staff members are all confirmed currently. I am just a secretary, and I wouldn’t have any control to add a new position.”

The two of them chatted while making their way out. Duanmu Xue walked briskly behind her. “I don’t need a special position; I’m happy as long as I can help Shen. Miss Secretary, I honestly discussed this with Old Master Yuchi, and he agreed to it. Can you please make some arrangements for me?”

Miss Lin shook her head. “It’s not that I don’t want to help you with this arrangement, but there truly are no positions in the company for you. You are the Young Lady of the Duanmu family; I can’t very well… let you start from the bottom, can I?”

“What?” Duanmu Xue’s face fell when she heard that. “From the bottom? What do you mean?”

Miss Lin answered with a polite smile, “Currently, we lack basic staff members. Miss Xue, didn’t you say that it’s fine… as long as you can help the President? However, we do not have any vacancies in the company, and so my hands are tied.”

Does she want me to work as the most basic staff member? In that case, how would I possibly get to meet Ye Moxuan? It would be useless then even if I were to work there. Duanmu Xue was feeling frustrated. “What is the position of that woman who just left? Why is she allowed to work here?”

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“She is the new assistant secretary that I hired,” Miss Lin casually replied to her.

Duanmu Xue’s steps came to a halt. “Your assistant? Do you still need another assistant? I can be your assistant too.” If she could become the secretarial assistant, she could see Ye Moxuan every day.

Hearing that, Miss Lin couldn’t resist her laughter. “Miss Xue, you’re putting me on the spot with that offer. I’m just a secretary of Yuchi Group, and the decision to hire a secretary’s assistant is not made by me. Also, our work load isn’t heavy to the extent that I need to hire two assistants.”

Duanmu Xue was disappointed. “What can I do, then? I just want to help Shen out. Miss Secretary, can you think of a way for me?”

Both of them entered the elevator. As Miss Lin was pressing on the button to her destination floor, she heard her question and shook her head. “I’m just a secretary, so I can’t do anything.”

Duanmu Xue pouted, feeling slightly angry. “Then I will go and find Grandfather Yuchi to ask him to give me a position.”

This wasn’t something a secretary like her should meddle with, especially after Duanmu Xue made such a statement. Seeing that they were about to reach their destination floor, Miss Lin immediately conveyed Yuchi Shen’s message to Duanmu Xue. “Miss Xue, we are usually busy with work in Yuchi Group. The President hopes that you won’t come and disturb his work during working hours.”

Upon hearing her words, Duanmu Xue stared at her in disbelief. “What did you just say?” She was still thinking of a way to get around this without offending Miss Lin, but she had never thought that the latter would talk to her so bluntly that it hurt her pride.

As Miss Lin noticed the change in Duanmu Xue’s expression, she took a step back. “This was the message by the President. Did you bother him today?”

Bother? Duanmu Xue bit her lower lip out of anger. “I just went in there for a short while; how would I have been a bother to him? Did you misunderstand Shen’s message? When Shen was ill, it was me who took care of him. I’m very close to Shen, and we will get engaged in the future,” she blurted out everything out of anxiety.

Hearing the news that they were going to get engaged, Miss Lin wasn’t surprised. As a matter of fact, she wouldn’t be surprised if there were news about the engagement between the Yuchi and Duanmu families. After all, it was common for people from great families to get engaged. However, when the President asked her to convey his message, he said those words in a menacing manner, so this wedding… might not happen.

Ding­­­­— The elevator door opened at this moment. Standing still, she smiled and said, “Here is where I shall stop. If you have any other questions, you can go to the Yuchi residence and personally ask the President after working hours.”

Duanmu Xue walked out from the elevator soullessly. Meanwhile, when Miss Lin returned to the secretary’s office, Han Muzi was printing documents. Upon seeing her entering, she called out, “Miss Lin.”

Miss Lin hummed and nodded.

After hesitating for a moment, Han Muzi said, “Thank you for helping me just now.”

Hearing that, Miss Lin raised her brows. “Helped you? What do you mean? When did I help you?”

Han Muzi didn’t know how to reply. It seemed as though Miss Lin preferred not to bring up that incident again. Therefore, Han Muzi put up a light smile and said nothing.

At first, Miss Lin didn’t have the intention to stick her nose into this matter. But seeing that Han Muzi kept quiet, she suddenly became curious, so she walked to Han Muzi and gently asked her, “What happened just now? How did you bump into her in the washroom?”

Han Muzi sighed when the incident was brought up again. She had never expected that she would meet Duanmu Xue in the washroom. In fact, she was planning to leave everything in God’s hand when she entered the washroom. But fate had let them meet each other.

Having such thoughts, Han Muzi smiled. “I was in the washroom when she came in, so we met.”

Seeing that she explained it so casually, Miss Lin thought about it for a while and felt that something was not right. “She was hostile to you. Didn’t you feel it?”

Han Muzi nodded.

“Because of the President?” The next second, Miss Lin asked her an unexpected question. Han Muzi was stunned, and she turned to look at Miss Lin.

Miss Lin calmly looked at her. “You don’t need to explain further. I think I can guess the rest. I know that young girls nowadays like men like the President. But… have you ever thought about whether his family will accept you? I’m not trying to discourage you, but we live in a world where reality is harsh, and we need to accept them.”

Her words were not tactful nor too straightforward, but Han Muzi could understand that she was offering her kindness. In a lifted tone, she replied, “Miss Lin, I’ve thought through all of this.”

“What? You have thought through this?” Miss Lin was shocked. “Looks like I have underestimated your relationship with the President. What is your stage of relationship with him?” Being gossipy was part of human nature, and this included Miss Lin as well.

Han Muzi’s ears blushed. “Miss Lin, I…”

“Alright, I won’t ask you,” uttered Miss Lin as she waved. “I shouldn’t be too nosy too, to avoid being dragged into this. Young people nowadays…” Then, she left right away.

After Miss Lin left, Han Muzi remained in the same position alone. The shyness on her face disappeared and was replaced by a serious expression. Since she entered this company, she had expected that she would eventually meet Yuchi Jin. It was only a matter of time. Now she had met Duanmu Xue, she figured the day she would meet with Yuchi Jin wouldn’t be too far. I wonder how Aunty Song has been. She felt embarrassed to keep calling to urge her for fear that she would trouble her further.

Meanwhile, in the Yuchi residence.

“Grandfather Yuchi, you need to set things straight for me. I sincerely love Shen. If I can get engaged with Shen, I won’t have a change of heart for my whole life. Grandfather Yuchi, can you help me?” She had been crying non-stop since she came back from the company, giving Yuchi Jin a headache from listening to her crying. He had retired and given his position to Yuchi Shen because he wanted to get peace of mind.

He needed to admit that he was old, and he had reached the age where his body couldn’t keep up with his mind. And now, since he found his grandson, he wanted to pass everything to Yuchi Shen so that he could retire and get peace of mind. However, after he retired, he felt that he couldn’t get any peaceful moments; instead, there were always people that made noise before him, especially recently.

Duanmu Xue had been crying at him since she arrived, making Yuchi Jin feel fretful. He felt that girls should be more decent; they shouldn’t show their feelings to others all the time, regardless if they fell in love or felt sad.

Nonetheless, Duanmu Xue was the future wife he chose for his grandson, so Yuchi Jin could only console her. “It’s alright. Don’t be sad. You want to enter the company, don’t you? I will give the orders and get you a position in the company, then you can see Xuan every day after this.”

Duanmu Xue’s eyes brighten up. “Really? Thank you, Grandfather Yuchi! But… there’s someone in the company…”

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Yuchi Jin hummed and squinted his eyes. “Who?”

Duanmu Xue coughed, and she uttered gently, “When I went to the company today, I found a woman who uses work as an excuse to pester Shen.”

Hearing that, Yuchi Jin wasn’t surprised. “My grandson is so outstanding; it is not surprising that many women pester him. Xuan won’t be attracted to them, so we don’t need to be bothered by this matter.”

He waved his large hands, showing that he didn’t take this seriously.

Previously, he used to be worried, but his men kept bringing him news that Ye Moxuan was pestered by ladies all the time, but he always ignored them.

Therefore, Yuchi Jin was not worried about this grandson of his, because not any woman could catch his eyes. Hence, he didn’t take Duanmu Xue’s complaint seriously.

Duanmu Xue bit her lower lip. “Grandfather Yuchi, I think that this person is not the same; she is very good-looking and pretty.”

Of course, these words didn’t come from the heart. Duanmu Xue thought that she herself was the most beautiful person, and a woman like Han Muzi certainly wouldn’t have the qualification to compete with her beauty.

However, Yuchi Jin didn’t know that Duanmu Xue had known Ye Moxuan before this, and she even came into contact with Han Muzi. She didn’t dare to expose the truth directly, so she could only use this method to attract Yuchi Jin’s attention.

But unexpectedly, Yuchi Jin waved, ignoring her concerns. “It’s alright. You are very pretty too, yet Xuan isn’t attracted to you, not to mention other people. Xue, you don’t need to worry at all.”

Biting her lower lip, Duanmu Xue begrudgingly said, “Grandfather Yuchi, this is truly different. Besides, Shen treats her differently.”

Yuchi Jin hummed in curiosity.

As expected, these words made Yuchi Jin take her seriously. Raising his thick and rough brows, he asked, “Xuan treats her differently?”

Duanmu Xue felt that her heart was racing, and she nodded her head forcefully.

“Yes, Shen treats her differently although she keeps pestering him. Based on Shen’s personality, do you think that this woman could continue working in the company?”

“No.” Yuchi Jin shook his head.

“But she could!” Her hands were put down by her side, tightly squeezing on the corner of her clothes. Unclear of whether she was nervous or mad, she growled in a trembling voice, “She keeps pestering Shen, but he didn’t throw her out; instead, he let her enter his office as she pleases.”

All of this was made up by her. She didn’t stay in the company for a long time, so nothing had happened. However, when facing an enemy, one should nip them in the bud.

It would become a trouble if that enemy was given time to grow.

“What did you say?” As expected, Yuchi Jin started to take the matter seriously and furrowed his brows deeply. “Xuan allows the woman to enter his office as she pleases?”

His expression became serious immediately.

How is this possible? When he just entered the company, I sent people to watch over him for a period of time. And every time this sort of matter occurred, Ye Moxuan behaved coldly and indifferently. How is it possible that he allows a woman to enter his office as she pleases?

Upon having such thoughts, Yuchi Jin instantly squinted his eyes, and his dark eyes, which were old and cloudy, became fierce. “Are you telling the truth? Not even a word of deception?”

Duanmu Xue’s face became pale, and then she immediately stood up with her hand raised. “Grandfather Yuchi, I don’t dare to lie to you, and I have no reasons to lie to you too. Shen treats the woman differently, and I’m… worried that Shen would be charmed by her, so I’m telling you about this.”

As she looked as though she wouldn’t dare to lie to him, he stopped staring at her and hit his walking stick heavily on the floor. In a cold voice, he said, “Alright. You shall go home first.”

“Grandfather Yuchi?” she called out.

“Xue, I’ll ask the housekeeper to send you home.”

“But…” Duanmu Xue was still hesitating. Did Grandfather Yuchi take my words seriously? Does he believe me? Will he investigate this matter?

“Go home first.” Yuchi Jin reached up to rub on the sore spot in between his eyebrows. “Don’t worry, I’ll set things straight for you. You are the future wife of my grandson that I personally acknowledge, so there is no one else except you who is worthy to have this position. Are you reassured now?”

Since Yuchi Jin said so, Duanmu Xue had nothing to worry and nodded excitedly.

“Thank you, Grandfather Yuchi. I will go home first. Please take care of yourself.”

Duanmu Xue left with a smug apparent on her lips.

Heh, Han Muzi… Regardless of the identity you used to stay by Shen’s side, with only my words, I can make your plan go in vain without any chance of a comeback.

Yuchi Jin’s acknowledgement really saved her a lot of trouble.

Otherwise, she would’ve needed to take effort to deal with Han Muzi herself. That would have been troublesome!

It seems that I’ll need to treat Grandfather Yuchi better.

As long as Grandfather Yuchi finds out that the person is Han Muzi, he would definitely take action.

When Duanmu Xue reached home, she was in high spirits while she held the hem of her skirt and hummed while dancing her way forward.

Her steps were light as she had learned to dance from a young age. She was a great performer, but she wasn’t interested in competitions, so she danced just for fun.

It was rare of her to be in a good mood, so she couldn’t hold back herself and started dancing.

“Xue.” A man’s voice was heard from the front. Duanmu Xue stopped dancing and looked in the direction of the voice. “Zhe?”

Duanmu Zhe was surprised. This was the first time in many years he saw his sister so happy, humming while dancing.

While his thin lips were twitched into a smile, he walked up to Duanmu Xue and gently asked, “Did something good happen?”

Probably it was because Duanmu Zhe disagreed with her plan to be together with Ye Moxuan, so when he asked her the question, she felt guilty all of a sudden and avoided his eyes.

“Zhe, why are you here?”

She was extremely happy before her brother appeared, but after she saw him, the smile on her face became forceful, and she even avoided making eye contact with him. Feeling that she was acting weird, he raised his eyebrows. “What, now? I can’t stay at home now? Are you still angry with me for the incident that happened that day?”

Immediately, Duanmu Xue shook her head. “Of course not. You are my brother; even if I’m mad at you, I won’t stay mad for so long. Also… I injured your hand that day. How is your injury? Is it better now?”

Feeling pleased that his sister had become thoughtful and considerate, he reached out his large hand to pat on her head. “I’m alright. As long as you can be cheerful, it’s fine for me to get hurt a bit. But—”

The long tone at the end of his sentence made her feel even more guilty. Hence, without letting him finish his sentence, she cut him off. “Zhe, I have something else to do. I will go back to my room first.”

And immediately, she passed by his side and left.

Duanmu Zhe hadn’t finished his sentence, but the girl ran off. He couldn’t help but let out a resigned smile.

This girl… Why is she behaving like a mouse that saw a cat, or a thief who felt guilty for stealing?

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Is she feeling guilty for something?

The smile on Duanmu Zhe’s face froze for a moment, and as though he remembered something, he stopped a maid who was passing by in front of him and asked in a cold voice, “Let me ask you something. Where did Young Lady Xue go for the whole day today?”

The maid who was stopped by him had a puzzled expression on her face. After thinking for a while, she shook her head. “Young Master Zhe, I don’t know where she has been today. All I know is that she dressed nicely and went out, and she seemed to be in high spirits. And she was also in a good mood when she came back.”

It sounds… as if nothing is wrong. But if there’s nothing wrong, why did she seem to feel guilty when she saw me? And she ran back to her room after barely finishing saying two sentences to me. There must be something wrong… Duanmu Zhe’s face became serious as he thought about this. He waved at the maid before him, and she then left.

He stood on the same spot for a moment before turning around and went upstairs.

Meanwhile, Duanmu Xue was sitting before the dressing table as she was removing her makeup, preparing for a shower. Just then, she heard the sound of someone knocking on her door. Feeling annoyed, she asked, “Who’s there?”

“Xue, it’s me, Zhe.”

Hearing Duanmu Zhe’s voice outside the door, the expression on her face changed. Zhe? Why is he here now?

“Is it convenient for you to let me in?”

“No, it’s not!” flustered, Duanmu Xue shouted in reply. She held a comb in her hand nervously and shook her head hard.

I can’t let Zhe in now. If he finds out that I went to look for Ye Moxuan, he will reprimand me for sure. I already have everything planned out; if Zhe intervenes with my plans, everything may change.

Duanmu Zhe, who was standing outside the door, heard the nervousness and fluster in her voice, and he furrowed his brows even deeper.

He seemed to have guessed it right. He pursed his thin lips, and his eyes became colder.

Why doesn’t my sister listen to me? What charm does that man, Ye Moxuan, have to entice her to this extent? With that, Duanmu Xue sneered. “Why can’t you let me in? Are you feeling guilty?”

“I-I am going to take a shower,” she replied.

The next instant, Duanmu Zhe kicked her door hard, and the door flung open with a loud bang. His rough action made her jump from her chair and get on her feet in shock. She looked at him, dumbfounded.

“Z-Zhe…”

Duanmu Zhe shot a glance at her. She was in the middle of removing her makeup, and she didn’t seem like she was going to take a shower. When Duanmu Xue saw him entering her room, she felt flustered.

“Why are you so flustered?” While firmly looking at her, he slowly walked up to her. “Aren’t you going to take a shower? What’s wrong? You haven’t finished removing your makeup? Do you need me to help you?”

“Don’t come near me!” Suddenly, Duanmu Xue threw the comb in her hand at Duanmu Zhe!

Thud! The comb was a delicate ladies’ comb, which was embedded with many shiny diamonds. If the comb was thrown at a person, it wouldn’t be heavy enough to kill anyone, but it would still be painful upon impact.

With a thud, the comb hit his face.

Duanmu Zhe groaned in pain. His handsome face was expressionless, but his fox-like eyes, which always had a hint of smile in them, were now stained by a tinge of disappointment. He brought up his hand to where he was hit by the comb and looked at Duanmu Xue while smiling wryly.

“Am I that scary that I can’t even talk to you?”

The wry smile on his face made her feel uneasy, but when she remembered that the reason he came into her room was to stop her, her eyes immediately turned red, and she reached out to grab anything she could find on her dressing table without any concerns of what they were.

“I don’t want to talk to you. Get out!”

Duanmu Zhe’s face became even colder. “Xue, I’m your brother. We are a family. I can’t let you do things that would harm other people.”

“No! I’m not hurting anyone. I just fell in love with a person. What did I do wrong? Zhe, you are my brother… Can you please stand by me? I’m begging you. I just love him, and I have never thought of hurting anyone.”

He shook his head helplessly and looked at her with disappointment in his eyes.

“You’re not hurting anyone? You approached him when he has lost his memory; he doesn’t want to get engaged to you, but you forced him to be together with you. If this isn’t hurting someone, then what is it? Xue, love is not possession. Even if you really succeed some day, you won’t feel happy.”

Duanmu Xue shook her head and murmured like a madman, “No. I will be happy as long as I am together with him. Zhe… please don’t get in my way. I can take the responsibility for everything I do. No matter how I end up after this, I won’t regret it.”

He wasn’t sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt that this sister of his was behaving like a person who had lost her mind. Frowning deeply, he thought to himself, What happened to this girl? Is it because of the unrequited love that she’s lost her mind? Should I take her to see a psychologist?

Upon having such thoughts, he quickly made up his mind. “I can’t let you disgrace yourself. I’ll take you to see a psychologist tomorrow for a counseling session.”

Psychologist?

Hearing this word, Duanmu Xue stared wide-eyed at him in disbelief.

“Zhe, y-you think that there’s something wrong with me mentally?”

“Take a look at yourself in the mirror. Are you any different from a mad person?” Duanmu Zhe asked.

Obediently, she turned around to look at herself in the mirror—her eyes were wide opened, her makeup half-removed; red veins were showing in her eyes, and a bottle of makeup remover was tightly held in her hands. She indeed looked like a madwoman.

In shock, she threw away the bottle in her hands and took a step back.

“Now you see it. And you are also shocked by how you look now. Xue, you need to give up before everyone finds out about this. Don’t allow anyone to step on your pride and dignity. The world is so large, and you can find excellent men of all kinds.”

However, regardless of what Duanmu Zhe said, Duanmu Xue didn’t reply to him. When he was about to come close to her, she spoke in a soft voice, “Zhe, please leave. I want to be alone for a while.”

Duanmu Zhe paused before he called out, “Xue…”

“If you don’t leave now, I’ll kill myself before you.” She grabbed a piece of broken glass and brought it to the side of her fair and tender neck while looking at him with emotionless eyes.

Duanmu Zhe was at loss for words.

“Leave!”

“Alright. Don’t be impulsive. I’ll leave now. Xue… don’t do anything silly. ”

After that, he looked at her emotionally before he turned around and left her room. He even closed the door behind him.

Standing at the door, he wiped away the sweat on his forehead and turned around to look at the shut door.

When did this sister of mine become the way she is now? I was merely suspecting that there was something wrong with her mentally, but now, I’m quite sure that she is mentally ill.

What should I do next?

Nothing To Give But My Heart Chapter 839

Meanwhile, in the Yuchi residence, after the incident of the call from Yuchi Jin, Ye Moxuan decided to not go back with Han Muzi for the time being. If he spent his time outside for too long, it might raise the suspicion of his grandfather.

It wasn’t easy for George to cover up for him, so he had to at least put on an act.

He had just been together with Han Muzi recently, and their relationship wasn’t stable yet. If something were to happen, he wasn’t sure whether she would be scared off.

“You’re back.”

“Grandfather.”

Yuchi Jin looked at his grandson before him with his pair of dark, piercing eyes. This grandson of his looked a lot like his mother, especially the determination in their eyes, which made them look exactly the same.

Whenever he saw Yuchi Shen going against him unrelentingly, Yuchi Jin felt as though he was able to see his eldest daughter standing before him again.

However, the thought about his elder daughter made his heart ache. Then, he suddenly remembered what that girl, Duanmu Xue, said to him. Looking at Yuchi Shen, he ordered, “You, come to the study with me.”

It was impossible for Ye Moxuan to not notice the pain and frustration in Yuchi Jin’s eyes. He looked at his grandfather’s back view and squinted his eyes.

All this while, grandfather had never looked at me with that expression. Did something happen?

Nevertheless, Ye Moxuan calmly followed him from behind, and they entered the study together.

After entering the study, Yuchi Jin asked Ye Moxuan to close the door behind him while he sat down, and Ye Moxuan did so.

Ye Moxuan didn’t start the conversation as he knew that Yuchi Jin must have a lot of things to tell or ask him. The moment he made up his mind to be together with Han Muzi, he had already thought about how he would answer to Yuchi Jin as well as all the possible questions that Yuchi Jin would ask.

“Xuan, can you tell me why you are not willing to get engaged with Xue?” His voice sounded old and exhausted. Ye Moxuan’s thin lips twitched, and he looked up to meet his grandfather’s old, cloudy and dark eyes.

Why?

With his thin lips pursed, he answered in a cold voice, “I don’t like her.”

He told Yuchi Jin about his attitude in a very straightforward manner, using only these four words. Yuchi Jin initially thought that Ye Moxuan would give him an explanation and then he would have the chance to counter Ye Moxuan’s arguments. But, unexpectedly, Ye Moxuan was able to stop everything he had planned to say by using only four words.

Instantly, Yuchi Jin pulled a long face.

“If you don’t like her, whom do you like?”

As he asked the sharp question, Yuchi Jin’s presence became domineering. It seemed that if Ye Moxuan said the name, he would use the walking stick in his hand to knock on his head.

Nonetheless, the person before Yuchi Jin was Ye Moxuan.

Ye Moxuan had always been wild and intractable; he was never afraid of such matters.

He twitched his lips and coldly uttered, “The point is that I won’t get engaged with her. Though I’m your grandson, I don’t want my marriage to be controlled by you.”

“You little brat, do you think I will harm you? Tell me the truth. Have you been seeing someone in secret?”

Anger flashed across Ye Moxuan’s eyes, but it disappeared the next instant. Without waiting for him to reply, Yuchi Jin cast a penetrating gaze at him. “I heard rumors that there’s an employee that keeps pestering you, and she likes you. Is this true?”

Ye Moxuan twitched his lips. “You knew about all this the whole time, didn’t you?”

“Yes. I’ve always known that there are many women who like you, but you ignore them all. However, I heard rumors that you treat this woman differently. Why? Are you enchanted by this woman?”

Hearing that, Ye Moxuan frowned involuntarily and chuckled. “Enchanted? Grandfather, haven’t you ever fallen in love when you were young?”

Yuchi Jin was stunned and didn’t say anything.

Ye Moxuan continued saying, “I’m not an emotionless and heartless cold-blooded animal. It’s normal for me to fall in love with someone; I’m not enchanted by anyone.”

He said such words to Yuchi Jin with a serious expression and attitude. If he didn’t bother to explain, deny, or even give some explanation, Yuchi Jin wouldn’t take this matter seriously.

What about now? Ye Moxuan said this so seriously, and he even took his younger self as an example.

What could this prove? This grandson of his was serious.

Upon having such thoughts, Yuchi Jin started to take this matter seriously. Immediately, he got up from his seat and gazed at Ye Moxuan.

“Who is it? Who can make you behave this way?”

Who?

Han Muzi’s face easily appeared in his mind, especially her pair of pure and flawless eyes.

She had left a deep impression on him, no matter what she did.

Seeing that Ye Moxuan remained silent, Yuchi Jin started to feel nervous. “So what I heard from other people is true? You really treat that girl specially? And you allow her to enter your office as she pleases?”

Ye Moxuan raised his pitch-black eyes. “Grandfather, was it Duanmu Xue who told you this?

“As long as the outcome is the same, you don’t need to care who told me all this. Looks like… it’s true that you are seeing someone. No wonder… you didn’t come back to eat together with me a few days ago. No wonder you are not willing to get engaged!”

Looking at the anger in his eyes, Ye Moxuan casually stated, “My engagement is not anybody’s business. Even if I’m not seeing her, I won’t be together with Duanmu Xue.”

Her feelings for him made him feel uncomfortable.

“Heh, do you think I would believe such nonsense?” Yuchi Jin immediately gave him an order. “She cannot continue working there, so you must throw that woman out of the company tomorrow. Our family cannot allow just anybody to latch onto us. You need to consider their family background. What if all she wants is your status and money? You are still young, so you need to listen to me. You must fire her tomorrow and give her some money so that she won’t continue to pester you.”

Such pointy words…

Ye Moxuan’s expression became cold, and in an upset tone, he growled, “She is not that kind of a person.”

Yuchi Jin coldly snorted. “I’m old, so I’m definitely more experienced than you are. These kinds of girls who have just started working prefer to pursue vanity. They have little life experience and no background, but they want to latch onto the rich. You were silly to have fallen for this woman’s enchantment. You must throw her out of the company tomorrow!”

Yuchi Jin was determined.

Ye Moxuan looked down. His eyelids covered his dark and deep eyes, and he kept his hostility in.

Even though he was his grandfather, the way he spoke of her still upset him.

He believed in himself; the woman he chose would not be this kind of a person.

“Did you listen to what I just said?”

Ye Moxuan raised his head, and his eyes were dark. “What if I don’t?”

Nothing To Give But My Heart Chapter 840

“You!” Yuchi Jin glared at him. When his eyes met with Ye Moxuan’s pitch black eyes, he was deeply shocked.

This was the first time he saw this look in his grandson’s eyes. They were dark, cold and as deep as a trench. Along with those eyes were his words—“What if I don’t?”

Yuchi Jin squinted his eyes with dangerous intent. “Are you disobeying my words?”

“Grandfather, if what you want is a grandson who is at your mercy, even with his marriage, then I’m afraid I can’t be that grandson.”

Yuchi Jin raised his eyebrows as they were filled with murderous spirit. “Is this a threat?”

No matter how much Ye Moxuan said, it seemed pointless, so he gently quirked up the corners of his thin lips. “How could I dare to threaten you, grandfather? I’m just trying to tell you that I won’t marry Duanmu Xue because I won’t give up the one I love.”

“Are you really not going to listen to me?”

“It’s late in the night. Grandfather, get some early rest.”

After that, Ye Moxuan turned to leave, but Yuchi Jin was so angry behind him that he scolded, “Y-You stop right now and come back!”

No matter how hard he tried to call Ye Moxuan, it seemed as though he didn’t hear a word. Soon after, he disappeared into the study. Yuchi Jin’s face turned green due to rage, and he started coughing heavily. “Cough—”

After seeing that Ye Moxuan left, the housekeeper quickly came in and supported Yuchi Jin. “Old Master Yuchi, are you fine?”

Yuchi Jin was still furious. “That brat. I’m doing this for his own good, but what kind of an attitude did he show me? Huh? Should that be the attitude he has toward his own grandfather?”

Listening to him, the housekeeper resignedly let out a sigh. “Old Master Yuchi, Young Master Yuchi didn’t grow up with you after all. Some matters—”

“What are you saying? Why can’t I take control of his marriage just because he didn’t grow up with me? You saw what happened to his mother. I don’t want my grandson to follow in her footsteps!”

As he mentioned Yuchi Xin’s predicament, the housekeeper’s face was suddenly filled with sorrow. At the end, he could only sigh. “Old Master Yuchi, I’m afraid Young Master Yuchi’s temperament is worse than Miss Xin’s.”

“Then I’ll set him straight myself. If he doesn’t want to do it, then I’ll do it for him myself!”

George was holding onto a glass of wine when the phone rang all of a sudden. He took a peek at it and was surprised. Quickly, he slipped outside. What’s going on these two days? He calls me everyday at this time. Is there some bad blood between the Yuchi grandfather and grandson?

“Yuchi?” George found a quiet place to answer the call.

A cold voice of a man came from the phone. “Duanmu Xue came to the company today.”

“Huh? What?” George almost had goosebumps just by listening. “I thought she’d never gone to your company before. Why would she suddenly go there today? Are you calling me because…” George took a big gulp. “She ran into Muzi?”

Nothing came from the phone as it was as silent as the dead of night.

George suddenly felt a headache. He racked his brain trying to figure out why Yuchi Shen was calling him. “Then… what do you want me to do?”

Ye Moxuan thought carefully about Duanmu Xue’s reaction during the day before saying in a cold voice, “She may have a mental breakdown, so I’m worried that she will harm Muzi.”

What the hell? Duanmu Xue having a mental breakdown? When did that happen?

“Go find Duanmu Zhe.” Ye Moxuan paused. “And tell him to look after his little sister.”

George reacted after a while. “Do I just need to find Duanmu Zhe?”

“Yes.”

After that, Ye Moxuan ended the call swiftly and left George standing there in a daze while blinking his eyes. How could such a beautiful person have a mental breakdown? It all just doesn’t seem… to make sense.

George couldn’t explain the feeling inside of him, but he just felt unhappy about it. He then took out his phone and texted Duanmu Zhe, whom he hadn’t contacted for a while.

The second day.

When Han Muzi came into the company, she could see a group of people on the bottom floor whispering to each other. She didn’t know what they were talking about, but from the looks of their faces, it seemed they were gossiping. They kept on talking while looking toward the elevator.

This weird scenario had never occured in her long tenure in the company. Along with the fact that she met Duanmu Xue yesterday, she became alerted of the situation.

There’s definitely something wrong. Is Duanmu Xue back? As she thought about the possible outcome later, she entered the elevator.

When she came out of the elevator, she went toward the secretary room.

As she was about to reach there, she was halted by the sight of several tall men wearing leather suits guarding the secretary room. All of them looked fiendish.

Han Muzi showed a serious expression on her face. By the looks of this… I don’t think it’s just about Duanmu Xue. She had a guess inside her while she tightened her fist at each side. Will I bring trouble to Moxuan if I approach him now? But… we have to meet eventually, right? Ever since she came into the company, she had predicted that this day would come.

Just when she was about to make a decision, a man guarding the door saw her and walked toward her quickly. “Are you Even though the man looked terrifying, his tone was unexpectedly courteous. Before he could utter Han Muzi’s name, she cut him off. “I’m the secretarial assistant. Are you looking for me?”

The man nodded, but seeing her pretty face, he blushed. “Our Old Master Yuchi wants to see you.”

Old Master Yuchi… As expected. Han Muzi quirked up the corners of her lips slightly. This woman, Duanmu Xue, really is impatient. I thought that she would hesitate at least for a few days before going to Yuchi Jin to voice her complaints. I never expected her to find him on that day.

The man thought that she wasn’t willing to cooperate since she stood there stationary, so he raised his voice. “If you don’t cooperate with us, don’t blame us when—”

Han Muzi raised her eyebrows. “Who says I’m not cooperating? Let’s go.” She took the initiative to walk toward the secretary room.

The other party came to her fiercely, and she didn’t know if they had figured out her true identity. She didn’t change her name, so it would be easy for them to know who she was. At this point in time… Ye Moxuan won’t be here for work for another half an hour. Looks like the Old Master timed his arrival right.

However, at the moment, Han Muzi wasn’t afraid at all. Even though she didn’t have Ye Moxuan beside her, she still had the courage to meet the old man. She wanted to ask him why he erased the memories Ye Moxuan had with her.

Han Muzi entered the secretary room while being surrounded by them.

Yuchi Jin was sitting on the couch and felt impatient waiting for her. Just as he was about to lift his head and ask whether she came or not, he heard a voice coming from the door. “Old Master Yuchi, she is here.”

Hearing the footsteps, Yuchi Jin lifted his head to glance toward her. “It’s you?”