Ch. 861..870
Nothing To Give But My Heart Chapter 861
The sudden development caught Duanmu Zhe and Tang Mingxi off guard as none of them had expected things to turn out in this matter. They decided to meet up here because there were not many customers. What they didn’t expect was to run into acquaintances, much less have an acquaintance come up to greet them.
Duanmu Zhe subconsciously frowned, but the patient didn’t seem to notice his expression since he continued to chat with Tang Mingxi. “I never would have expected to meet you here, Dr. Tang. Under your careful guidance previously, I’m feeling much better now.
Weren’t you practicing abroad, though? Why are you suddenly back in the country? I thought that I mistook you for someone else just now.” He grabbed onto Tang Mingxi’s hands gratefully and it was obvious that the man was one of his former patients.
There was no reason for Tang Mingxi to treat his patients badly, but this was a different situation. He had no choice but to stand up before bowing slightly at the person. “Sir, I’m not Dr. Tang. I’m afraid you are mistaken.”
The patient exclaimed in surprise, “Huh? That’s impossible! Aren’t you Dr. Tang?”
Tang Mingxi answered with a polite smile, “No, I’m not.”
The patient was astounded by the sudden revelation because he didn’t know what was going on. He glanced at Duanmu Xue and Duanmu Zhe and was greeted by an icy-cold stare from the latter. It was obvious that Duanmu Zhe was glaring at him with a warning.
The patient was speechless for a moment and he knew that he wouldn’t want to cross the man in front of him. Hence, he didn’t have the courage to comment further and turned around to leave instead. He scratched his head while walking away. “That does not make sense. I used to see him everyday last time. How could I mistake him for someone else? Maybe I should just ask around when I get home.”
After the patient left, Tang Mingxi returned to his seat with a slight smile. “Can you believe he mistook me for a doctor? Is there someone here who resembles me?”
Duanmu Zhe smiled without commenting. However, Duanmu Xue tossed her spoon aside before smirking at him. “He definitely got the wrong person, alright. You shouldn’t be a psychologist. You should be an actor instead.” With that, she stood up to leave.
“Xue, stand right there.” Duanmu Zhe broke the silence unexpectedly and looked up at Duanmu Xue coldly.
Duanmu Xue turned around with a disappointed expression when she saw her brother’s cold and detached gaze. “Zhe, didn’t you say that you are taking me out to meet your friend? It seems like you are just deceiving me. I can’t believe you brought me here to see a psychologist. I am just in love with someone, but you think that I am mentally unstable!”
Tang Mingxi didn’t expect the situation to come to an end before it could even start and shot Duanmu Xue an apologetic look. “Miss Xue, it’s not what you think. I…”
“Shut up. Don’t come any closer to me!” Duanmu Xue retreated when she saw him approaching her. Her eyes bulged with fury when she tried to explain herself, “I am not having any illness. You are the ones who are sick, which is why you brought me here to see a doctor!”
“Xue, you’re not here to see a doctor. It’s just a psychological counseling session to set you on the right path!” Duanmu Zhe stood up before speaking to her directly.
“I don’t need this! I am a normal person! I don’t need things like psychological counseling!”
“Fine, fine. You don’t need any psychological counseling, alright. In that case, I won’t introduce myself as a psychologist to you. Allow me to introduce myself as your brother’s university friend then. Let’s just be friends, alright?”
“Xue, please be obedient. I would never harm you.”
Duanmu Xue gazed at the two tall and well-built men in front of her. She couldn’t help but cackle bitterly when she thought of how she was deceived into meeting Tang Mingxi. “I’m so silly. In the beginning, I thought that my brother would understand me. Who would have thought… that you would treat me as a patient with a mental disorder?
This time, you even brought me to a psychologist… Are you sending me to a mental institution the next time? What have I done wrong? I merely fell in love… I did nothing wrong! I did nothing wrong… You are the ones who are wrong because you don’t know how it feels like to fall in love with someone!” With that, Duanmu Xue didn’t care if Duanmu Zhe was angry with her and she turned around to leave.
“Xue!” Duanmu Zhe’s expression immediately soured. He chased after her straight away and Tang Mingxi had no choice but to chase after them both. However, Duanmu Xue was in an agitated state and she ran down the stairs swiftly before disappearing from their sights.
They failed to locate her when they exited the café, which meant that Duanmu Zhe had no choice but to discuss his options with Tang Mingxi. “You take left and I’ll take right.”
“Sure.” Tang Mingxi pondered before stating in a serious voice, “She is emotionally volatile now. Do not drag her back here if you find her later. Send her back home first and tell her that you will not take her to a psychologist anymore.”
Duanmu Zhe thought he sounded convincing and he nodded in agreement. The two of them went their separate ways in search of Duanmu Xue, but after looking for her almost the entire day, they were unable to find her. Her phone was also switched off.
Tang Mingxi apologized with regret, “I’m so sorry. This is entirely my fault. I didn’t expect to bump into my former patient in the country.”
Duanmu Zhe shook his head while looking somber. His gaze was calm when he listened to the voicemail over the phone, which indicated that Duanmu Xue’s phone was switched off. “This has nothing to do with you. No one expected us to bump into your former patient here. Who would have thought that he would come up to greet you?
“That’s right.” Tang Mingxi was embarrassed. “This is such a coincidence. Your sister has been agitated. I just hope that she would not do anything foolish.”
Aggravated? Foolish? Duanmu Zhe pressed his lips into a thin line before stating in an icy tone, “Thank you for your hard work today. You should head home first and I will contact you another day.”
Tang Mingxi had nothing else to say since he had provoked Duanmu Zhe’s sister to leave in anger. Hence, he had no choice but to leave.
Once Tang Mingxi left, Duanmu Zhe phoned George. I know my younger sister very well. When it comes to doing something foolish… it’s almost impossible that she’d harm herself. However, if we are talking about harming someone else… that is completely plausible.
George almost lost his marbles when he received the news. He also ignored the fact that he was surrounded by people when he scolded Duanmu Zhe over the phone, “What is wrong with you? Didn’t you promise to do things carefully? Why did you scare your younger sister away? What are you planning to do now that she’s gone?”
Duanmu Zhe’s gaze was frosty after George’s outburst. He immediately retorted, “I’m just being kind to inform you about the sudden turn of events. However, I am not obligated to answer any of your questions.”
George spat, “Damn it!”
“If she’s well protected, no one would be able to harm her, no matter how hard they try.”
George almost fainted out of anger when he heard that. Just look at him trying to justify his actions. Just when George was about to curse Duanmu Zhe, the line went dead.
George cursed into the phone for several seconds despite the engaged tone. It was only after he vented his frustrations that he kept his phone in his pocket before leaving with his car keys. Duanmu Xue loves herself too much to harm herself. She would only harm others if she were to do something foolish. I just can’t be sure if she’d target Muzi or that brat Yuchi.
This is such a troublesome matter. Why are women so stubborn? Forget Yuchi’s adamant and constant rejections; she clearly knows that it’s a fire pit in front of her, but she just insists on jumping into the flames despite everyone else’s efforts in dragging her back!
Nothing To Give But My Heart Chapter 862
Ye Moxuan remained calm after he learned about the news that Duanmu Xue ran away after being agitated. In fact, he acted if it was not a big deal to him. His composed and unfazed appearance made George more nervous. “Did you even hear a word that I said just now?”
Seeing that George tried to help him with all that he could, Ye Moxuan stopped doing what he did and massaged between his eyebrows. He nodded before he answered in a grave voice, “Mm-hmm.”
George asked, “Why aren’t you reacting if you heard me? Don’t you think that things are becoming more serious now?”
“So?” Ye Moxuan shot him a glance. “Do you want me to act like you and start panicking to show that I care about this matter?”
George was rendered speechless by his reaction. It’s most probably impossible in my lifetime to witness someone as cold as an iceberg like Ye Moxuan panicking. He then smiled helplessly before whining, “Shouldn’t you at least do something even if you’re not showing your panic?”
Ye Moxuan did not answer him and, instead, he thought to himself, Luckily I had changed Muzi’s accommodation beforehand. The security around that residential neighborhood should be good enough. Besides, I drive her back and forth for work. Duanmu Xue would have trouble finding a chance even if she wanted to do something.
Upon considering that, Ye Moxuan instructed coldly, “Send out some people to look for her. Keep an eye on her in secret once they locate her. Inform me straight away if she starts something.”
George nodded. “Sure, are you protecting Muzi in person?”
“Otherwise, would you be the one protecting her?” Ye Moxuan shot him a steely stare that looked as venomous as a snake.
George couldn’t help but shudder with his lips twitching nervously. Who would have the courage to do so when he is so possessive of his wife? He is almost a borderline maniac. He then blurted out as if something struck him, “Grandfather Yuchi phoned me yesterday and told me that you didn’t go home last night. Were you with Muzi?”
Ye Moxuan opened a new folder and he maintained a stoic expression. He is… obviously acknowledging it by default.
George’s eyes widened before pointing at him. “Y-Y-You… You are much more like a beast than I’d have expected!” They are a couple for such a short time and he is already living together with her. Hang on, I almost forgot that he was about to get married to Han Muzi previously. Hence, it’s normal for them to cohabit. However, he has lost his memories.
George recalled his promise to Han Muzi that he would try to stimulate Ye Moxuan to regain his memories. After he considered his options, he dragged a stool to sit in front of Ye Moxuan. “Yuchi, do you still get headaches lately?”
Ye Moxuan paused when he heard that before he coldly gazed at George, pressing his lips into a thin line.
George chuckled mischievously. “I was wondering if you’ve recalled anything from the past.”
“What do you think I should recall?” he answered with a question.
George panicked immediately when he heard that. “Well, I’m just asking if you’ve recalled anything. Why are you asking me what you should be recalling? You are the one with the memories, not me. How would I know?”
Ye Moxuan’s pen scratched across the document as he scribbled his signature across the line. The words ‘Yuchi Shen’ was scrawled across the document and left a deep impression on the paper. “Since they are my memories, why are you in such a rush?”
George was rendered speechless by his reaction. He is such a pain to deal with. Isn’t he the least bit curious about his own memories at all?
George gritted his teeth. “Aren’t you curious about how you were in the past or the life you might have led? What about the friends you had… or perhaps… whether you had someone whom you loved?”
Smack! Ye Moxuan closed the documents with a smack before gazing at George frostily. “Why are you such a busybody?”
George knew that he crossed the line because Ye Moxuan had lost his patience. However, George was a bold person and so he continued, “No, I’m not. I just wanted to ask you, what if you had a wife and a kid previously? What do you plan to do if your wife and child show up out of the blue when you are with Muzi? Do you choose your wife and child or would you choose Muzi?”
Ye Moxuan was at a loss for words. George looked pleased with himself when he observed Ye Moxuan and his darkened gaze.
“I don’t mind throwing you out of the building if you continue with your nonsense.”
George’s expression changed drastically when he heard that. “Damn it, that’s murder. Can’t I help you recall the past? Who else acts like you do? You don’t even care that you can barely recall the past!” He exclaimed loudly while straightening his clothes and snapped in frustration, “Forget it! I am sick of being concerned about you. I’m leaving now.”
After George left the office, he rubbed his chin. Yuchi is so stubborn that it’s almost impossible to get a thing into his head. Does he not want to recall the past because he is too comfortable with his current situation? That’s not surprising because he obviously… cares deeply for Muzi. Although he is in love with the same person as before, it’s rather odd that he has lost that part of his memories.
On the other side, Ye Moxuan scowled deeply after George left. He was not the kind of person who would easily be manipulated. However, after knowing George for such a long time, he had never asked him about his past. There must be something going on for him to ask this question out of the blue. My past memories…
Ye Moxuan drummed his fingers across the desk rhythmically and continuously. He tried his best to recall, but he was greeted with nothing but a blank canvas. What have I forgotten from my past?
…
In the last few days, Duanmu Xue did not successfully enter the Yuchi Group, which made Old Master Yuchi upset about it. He wanted to make use of his power to fire Han Muzi, but was afraid that it might cause an embarrassment if he overrode his grandson’s position within the company. However, if he did nothing, Duanmu Xue wouldn’t stand a chance to enter the company since Han Muzi would still be around. Thus, Old Master Yuchi directly targeted Han Muzi.
However, that brat, Ye Moxuan, drives her back and forth from work and he even moves her into a new accommodation in the end. He is so careful that there isn’t a minute chance for me to do anything. Old Master Yuchi was so frustrated at this thought that his blood pressure dangerously peaked.
He had no choice but to let Yu Bo figure a way out. By asking Han Muzi out to meet and sorting things out with her, Old Master Yu planned to make her fly back to China and never pester Ye Moxuan ever again. In the end, before they came up with a plan, the Duanmu Family phoned to inform him that Duanmu Xue was missing.
Old Master Yuchi steadied himself to prevent himself from collapsing after he learnt of the shocking news and asked calmly, “What happened?”
Yu Bo explained in resignation, “Rumor has it that Young Master Zhe feels that Miss Xue is mentally unstable, and so he brought her to a psychologist. However, she was reluctant and it resulted in her rebellious state of mind, causing her to run away.”
“What?” Yuchi Jin smacked the armrest before he stood up abruptly. “Isn’t Duanmu Zhe acting foolishly? Why would he take her to see a psychologist when she is perfectly fine?”
Yu Bo was at a loss for words as well. “I’m not sure about that either.”
Yuchi Jin barked, “You have to immediately send people out to search for her. When a girl goes missing, nothing good can ever come out of it!”
Nothing To Give But My Heart Chapter 863
Hence, both the Yuchi and Duanmu Families sent their subordinates in search of Duanmu Xue. However, Han Muzi was oblivious to what was going on because she had something more important to attend to, and that happened to be Ye Moxuan’s aunt because she decided to come over for a visit.
Han Muzi spoke to her over the phone during lunch and she was quite shocked when Song An agreed to fly over. Initially, she thought that Song An was reluctant to come over to help because she took so long to decide. Thus, it was unexpected that she agreed in the end.
After that, Han Muzi summarized the recent events in short for Song An while informing her about the current situation. Song An remained quiet for a very long time before finally breaking the silence. “Pick me up from the airport with him.”
Han Muzi was conflicted when she heard that. “Aunty Song, he doesn’t remember who you are now. Are you telling him the truth? I—”
“I understand where you are coming from. Don’t worry because I won’t tell him the truth. However, I’m his aunt and I just want to meet him. I would like to see how he is now.”
Han Muzi was confident that Song An would never harm Yuchi Shen and she agreed to her request swiftly. It should not be a problem to get Ye Moxuan to accompany me to the airport to pick someone up. However, I’m not sure if he might recognize his aunt because Song Xin’s original name was Yuchi Xin. What if the Yuchi Family had kept him informed about this matter?
Han Muzi bit her lower lip and she began to worry about this matter. After pondering for the entire day, Han Muzi figured she worried over nothing and started to focus on work. Later, after work, I will just ask Ye Moxuan to accompany me to pick Song An up.
Time flew by and it was soon time to leave work. Miss Lin couldn’t help but approach Han Muzi as she packed her things to ask her, “Have you been leaving work with the President recently?”
Han Muzi was astonished when she heard that, but she nodded in the end.
Miss Lin flashed her a mysterious smile. “That’s great. The progress is amazing. Are you two living in as well?”
Han Muzi had no reason to hide things from Miss Lin because her attitude toward Duanmu Xue was obvious the other day. It was apparent that Miss Lin wouldn’t bow down to external forces or badmouth others. She knew about what went on between Ye Moxuan and me for such a long time, but she had never leaked anything out. I have a feeling that even if I were to inform her that I’m marrying Ye Moxuan, Miss Lin wouldn’t expose my secret behind my back.
Han Muzi cocked her head to her side when she thought of it. “We aren’t really living together,” she answered quietly.
Miss Lin hesitated before replying to her, “I understand.” It means that they are since she said that. She then clucked her tongue. “I wouldn’t have guessed this in my wildest dreams. In the beginning, when the President assumed his position, he was so proud and he avoids women as if they are the plague. I thought that he would never fall for anyone and that he would most probably end up forever alone. Who would have guessed…” That was the extent of Miss Lin’s gossip. She dropped the small talk with Han Muzi when she realized that time was ticking. Instead, she started packing her things to leave.
Han Muzi weighed her options before also packing her things to leave. She glanced toward Ye Moxuan’s office before she left and checked her phone as well. It was Song An’s message to her, stating that she would be arriving at 7pm later.
7pm… Han Muzi was deep in thought when she left the company building with her phone. She walked according to the directions from before, and soon enough, Ye Moxuan’s car stopped right beside her. Han Muzi got into the car swiftly.
After getting into the car, Han Muzi looked at Ye Moxuan while fastening her seatbelt. She was wondering how to inform him about picking someone up from the airport.
“Do you have something to say to me?” She did not expect Ye Moxuan to take the initiative to ask her. He must have guessed her thoughts when he saw her conflicted gaze.
Han Muzi was stumped for a moment, but she reacted swiftly with a nod. “I have a friend… She is arriving at the airport at 7pm. I have to pick her up, and so…” Han Muzi bit her lower lip without saying another word while she stared at Ye Moxuan in silence.
Ye Moxuan locked eyes with her and they exchanged looks for a while. She wasn’t sure if what she had said annoyed him, but she noticed that his eyes looked brighter somehow. His eyes were devoid of emotions, but they had a forceful aura to it. The temperature and atmosphere in the car steadily plunged.
After a while, Han Muzi blurted out, “Why don’t you accompany me to the airport?” After she said that, the temperature in the car was dangerously low, but it was obviously much better than before. Initially, she wanted to say that she would pick her friend up herself while waiting for Ye Moxuan’s opinion. However, she blurted everything out after just a glare from him.
“Mm-hmm,” Ye Moxuan grunted with a throaty voice.
Han Muzi checked the time on her phone. “It is slightly too early to head to the airport now, but there is not enough time to have dinner. Why don’t we… buy something convenient to snack on? Let’s have dinner together after picking her up.”
“Sure,” Ye Moxuan agreed promptly.
He agreed so easily. Han Muzi did not expect things to run so smoothly. After that, Ye Moxuan stopped by the roadside in front of a bakery. Then, she got out of the car to buy some food for them from the bakery.
Initially, it would have only taken a short while to buy some bread. Han Muzi reassured him that it would be fine for him to wait outside of the shop. However, Ye Moxuan had been anxious lately, and so he got out of the car to follow her.
Coincidentally, several people witnessed this scene, and they took some photos to send to their employer. After a while, the two of them left the bakery whereas the group of people, observing them from afar, crouched down quickly.
“Young Master is extremely vigilant. We just have to present these photos. We can’t follow them anymore.”
“Yes.”
The group of people discussed for a short while before leaving the spot. After they left, Ye Moxuan looked slowly toward the spot they just left. His dark eyes were still and it was impossible to guess his thoughts. This went on until there was a bang, in which Han Muzi closed the car door and lowered the window. “What is on your mind? Get in.”
Ye Moxuan snapped to his senses before getting into the car. The car joined the traffic again. Han Muzi checked the time while opening the bag before taking a piece of cream cake.
In all honesty, she did not like foods that were exceptionally sweet, especially cakes or breads, in the past. However, her son loved them and he would frequently make her eat it with him. Sometimes, Little Bean would even reprimand Han Muzi when she refused to eat, “Mommy, there is sugar in fruits. It’s one thing that you don’t usually eat fruits, but you are even avoiding desserts. Where would you get sugar for your body?” After that, he would shove a dessert at her.
Over time, Han Muzi’s dislike for dessert and sweet foods grew less as compared to before. On the contrary, she even took the initiative to buy them. Well, I suppose it’s better than to risk hypoglycemia since I don’t eat fruits and I rarely consume sugar.
Han Muzi then took a bite of the cream cake. Ye Moxuan’s gaze darkened when he saw her with some cream smeared across her pink lips from the reflection of the mirror.
Nothing To Give But My Heart Chapter 864
Hence, both the Yuchi and Duanmu Families sent their subordinates in search of Duanmu Xue. However, Han Muzi was oblivious to what was going on because she had something more important to attend to, and that happened to be Ye Moxuan’s aunt because she decided to come over for a visit.
Han Muzi spoke to her over the phone during lunch and she was quite shocked when Song An agreed to fly over. Initially, she thought that Song An was reluctant to come over to help because she took so long to decide. Thus, it was unexpected that she agreed in the end.
After that, Han Muzi summarized the recent events in short for Song An while informing her about the current situation. Song An remained quiet for a very long time before finally breaking the silence. “Pick me up from the airport with him.”
Han Muzi was conflicted when she heard that. “Aunty Song, he doesn’t remember who you are now. Are you telling him the truth? I—”
“I understand where you are coming from. Don’t worry because I won’t tell him the truth. However, I’m his aunt and I just want to meet him. I would like to see how he is now.”
Han Muzi was confident that Song An would never harm Yuchi Shen and she agreed to her request swiftly. It should not be a problem to get Ye Moxuan to accompany me to the airport to pick someone up. However, I’m not sure if he might recognize his aunt because Song Xin’s original name was Yuchi Xin. What if the Yuchi Family had kept him informed about this matter?
Han Muzi bit her lower lip and she began to worry about this matter. After pondering for the entire day, Han Muzi figured she worried over nothing and started to focus on work. Later, after work, I will just ask Ye Moxuan to accompany me to pick Song An up.
Time flew by and it was soon time to leave work. Miss Lin couldn’t help but approach Han Muzi as she packed her things to ask her, “Have you been leaving work with the President recently?”
Han Muzi was astonished when she heard that, but she nodded in the end.
Miss Lin flashed her a mysterious smile. “That’s great. The progress is amazing. Are you two living in as well?”
Han Muzi had no reason to hide things from Miss Lin because her attitude toward Duanmu Xue was obvious the other day. It was apparent that Miss Lin wouldn’t bow down to external forces or badmouth others. She knew about what went on between Ye Moxuan and me for such a long time, but she had never leaked anything out. I have a feeling that even if I were to inform her that I’m marrying Ye Moxuan, Miss Lin wouldn’t expose my secret behind my back.
Han Muzi cocked her head to her side when she thought of it. “We aren’t really living together,” she answered quietly.
Miss Lin hesitated before replying to her, “I understand.” It means that they are since she said that. She then clucked her tongue. “I wouldn’t have guessed this in my wildest dreams. In the beginning, when the President assumed his position, he was so proud and he avoids women as if they are the plague. I thought that he would never fall for anyone and that he would most probably end up forever alone. Who would have guessed…” That was the extent of Miss Lin’s gossip. She dropped the small talk with Han Muzi when she realized that time was ticking. Instead, she started packing her things to leave.
Han Muzi weighed her options before also packing her things to leave. She glanced toward Ye Moxuan’s office before she left and checked her phone as well. It was Song An’s message to her, stating that she would be arriving at 7pm later.
7pm… Han Muzi was deep in thought when she left the company building with her phone. She walked according to the directions from before, and soon enough, Ye Moxuan’s car stopped right beside her. Han Muzi got into the car swiftly.
After getting into the car, Han Muzi looked at Ye Moxuan while fastening her seatbelt. She was wondering how to inform him about picking someone up from the airport.
“Do you have something to say to me?” She did not expect Ye Moxuan to take the initiative to ask her. He must have guessed her thoughts when he saw her conflicted gaze.
Han Muzi was stumped for a moment, but she reacted swiftly with a nod. “I have a friend… She is arriving at the airport at 7pm. I have to pick her up, and so…” Han Muzi bit her lower lip without saying another word while she stared at Ye Moxuan in silence.
Ye Moxuan locked eyes with her and they exchanged looks for a while. She wasn’t sure if what she had said annoyed him, but she noticed that his eyes looked brighter somehow. His eyes were devoid of emotions, but they had a forceful aura to it. The temperature and atmosphere in the car steadily plunged.
After a while, Han Muzi blurted out, “Why don’t you accompany me to the airport?” After she said that, the temperature in the car was dangerously low, but it was obviously much better than before. Initially, she wanted to say that she would pick her friend up herself while waiting for Ye Moxuan’s opinion. However, she blurted everything out after just a glare from him.
“Mm-hmm,” Ye Moxuan grunted with a throaty voice.
Han Muzi checked the time on her phone. “It is slightly too early to head to the airport now, but there is not enough time to have dinner. Why don’t we… buy something convenient to snack on? Let’s have dinner together after picking her up.”
“Sure,” Ye Moxuan agreed promptly.
He agreed so easily. Han Muzi did not expect things to run so smoothly. After that, Ye Moxuan stopped by the roadside in front of a bakery. Then, she got out of the car to buy some food for them from the bakery.
Initially, it would have only taken a short while to buy some bread. Han Muzi reassured him that it would be fine for him to wait outside of the shop. However, Ye Moxuan had been anxious lately, and so he got out of the car to follow her.
Coincidentally, several people witnessed this scene, and they took some photos to send to their employer. After a while, the two of them left the bakery whereas the group of people, observing them from afar, crouched down quickly.
“Young Master is extremely vigilant. We just have to present these photos. We can’t follow them anymore.”
“Yes.”
The group of people discussed for a short while before leaving the spot. After they left, Ye Moxuan looked slowly toward the spot they just left. His dark eyes were still and it was impossible to guess his thoughts. This went on until there was a bang, in which Han Muzi closed the car door and lowered the window. “What is on your mind? Get in.”
Ye Moxuan snapped to his senses before getting into the car. The car joined the traffic again. Han Muzi checked the time while opening the bag before taking a piece of cream cake.
In all honesty, she did not like foods that were exceptionally sweet, especially cakes or breads, in the past. However, her son loved them and he would frequently make her eat it with him. Sometimes, Little Bean would even reprimand Han Muzi when she refused to eat, “Mommy, there is sugar in fruits. It’s one thing that you don’t usually eat fruits, but you are even avoiding desserts. Where would you get sugar for your body?” After that, he would shove a dessert at her.
Over time, Han Muzi’s dislike for dessert and sweet foods grew less as compared to before. On the contrary, she even took the initiative to buy them. Well, I suppose it’s better than to risk hypoglycemia since I don’t eat fruits and I rarely consume sugar.
Han Muzi then took a bite of the cream cake. Ye Moxuan’s gaze darkened when he saw her with some cream smeared across her pink lips from the reflection of the mirror.
Nothing To Give But My Heart Chapter 865
In the end, Han Muzi weighed her options and did not go against Ye Moxuan. I should just accept it since he is so concerned about me. Han Muzi caught up to Ye Moxuan’s stride after she accepted his offer.
The two of them waited at the exit. As the exit was packed with people since planes were arriving one after another, Han Muzi was slightly worried that they might not see Song An amidst the crowd. Nevertheless, she immediately spotted Song An when she arrived at the exit.
Song An stood out among the crowd with her height. Although she was slightly older, she looked prettier with her porcelain skin when compared to her peers. Forget about her peers, she was even prettier than women in their twenties if she were to dress herself up. Besides, elegance and temperament weren’t things that everyone possessed and she naturally had them. As a result, she would easily stand out. Hence, it was easy to spot her in the midst of people.
Han Muzi couldn’t help but lament in her heart. She is truly a Yuchi.
Song An wore a pair of sunglasses and stoically walked out into the arrival hall. Similar to Han Muzi’s reaction, she immediately caught sight of the handsome couple waiting for her at the exit. Due to their exceptionally good looks, they attracted lots of attention even though they stood at the entrance. The wind blew from another direction and Ye Moxuan, who looked like a muscular shadow, protected Han Muzi from the strong wind, making her look petite.
Song An was astounded when she saw her older sister’s son once again. She had a soft spot for him due to her status as a bachelorette and even treated Ye Moxuan as her own son when her sister died. She had been extremely anxious upon learning that his airplane was involved in an accident. However, there was no point in panicking either. When she heard that he was safe, she felt relieved, but he somehow assumed the identity of Yuchi Shen, which gave her mixed feelings about it. The Yuchi Family… I wouldn’t wish to return even if I am given a choice. However, I just can’t do it. What would happen to Ye Moxuan if I am to hide for the rest of my life? My late sister would never forgive me.
Song An struggled with the dilemma for a very long time. In the end, she decided to make a trip anyway. No matter what happens, escaping is not the solution.
“Aunty Song.” Han Muzi immediately waved at Song An when she saw her.
Song An suppressed the complicated emotions that she felt and she gave a small smile while walking toward the two of them.
Ye Moxuan looked at her too. The woman had already caught his attention from the beginning due to the familiarity he felt the moment he saw her, but it only lasted for a split second.
At that moment, Song An stopped in front of him before taking her sunglasses off. Han Muzi was here to pick her up, but she was also looking at him.
Ye Moxuan was stunned, and he had an odd and strange feeling in his heart.
As his aunt, Song An knew how sharp Ye Moxuan was with his eyes and intuition and realized that she would expose her identity if she continued to stare at him. Hence, she looked away before fixing her gaze on Han Muzi. “Is this the person you told me about?”
“Huh?” Han Muzi was astounded when she heard that, but she regained her composure while nodding blankly. “Oh, yes, Aunty Song.”
Song An slightly smiled before reaching a hand out toward Ye Moxuan. “Hi, I am Muzi’s aunt.”
Han Muzi was at a loss for words when she heard that. Aunt…
Ye Moxuan squinted when he heard that before a vague, childish voice replayed itself in his mind. “Aunty, my mom is not dead!” The voice and some images flashed across his mind swiftly, but Ye Moxuan did not manage to capture them because they were gone in a second.
Ye Moxuan was rooted to the ground and his brows were deeply furrowed. He seemed to be deep in thought as Han Muzi and Song An glanced at each other. After that, Han Muzi tugged on his sleeve. “What is it?”
He snapped back to reality when he felt someone tugging against his sleeve and saw Han Muzi staring at him with her clear eyes, asking, “What is it?”
Ye Moxuan still scowled at that point, but he collected himself swiftly. I have to treat her well since she’s Muzi’s aunt. He reached out while appearing calm. “Good day to you. I’m Yuchi Shen, Muzi’s boyfriend.” His introduction was brisk and concise, but he was clear with his identity and attitude. In fact, he was extremely respectful toward Song An.
Song An’s eyebrows shot up in surprise because she did not expect Ye Moxuan to introduce himself so openly.
“Aunty Song, you just got off the plane. I’m sure you haven’t had your dinner. Why don’t we have a meal together before we book you a hotel? Does the plan sound good?”
Song An nodded before smiling at her. “Muzi, can you please call me Aunty? Why would you address me by my surname? Outsiders would most probably think that I’m your neighbor.”
In all honesty, Song An knew that Han Muzi addressed her in that way on purpose because they had not discussed a plan beforehand. Thus, Song An guessed that Han Muzi wanted her to smoothen things out for her, so that it wouldn’t feel too awkward or obvious.
Upon listening to her reply, Han Muzi couldn’t help but admire Song An’s quick-thinking. I just greeted her casually, but she understood what I meant straight away. She even smoothen things out in such a natural way.
Han Muzi smiled sweetly, just like an affectionate niece. “No, I don’t want to. I’m used to calling you that.”
When he heard their banter, Ye Moxuan suddenly felt like a third wheel despite being the boyfriend. Fortunately Muzi isn’t having banters with a man.
Ye Moxuan offered, “Why don’t you hand me your suitcase?” With that, he took the initiative by helping Song An with her suitcase. Then, he marched forward, leaving the two women with some privacy.
After there was a safe distance between them, Song An whispered to Han Muzi, “You reacted rather quickly.”
Han Muzi blinked several times before answering, “You too, Aunty Song.”
Upon reaching a consensus, Song An broke the silence after a while, “From now on, I will stay close to you as your aunt. I saw he had a reaction when he heard the word ‘Aunty’.”
Han Muzi’s small and fair face turned somber at the mention of that. “Yeah, I sensed it as well.”
“Haven’t his memories been triggered at all throughout the time he spent with you?”
Han Muzi shook her head while looking helpless. “I think it happened once. However, nothing happened again after that.”
Seeing Han Muzi’s disappointment, Song An only consoled as an elder, “You shouldn’t be too pessimistic. Since things are the way that they are now, let’s just take things as they come.”
Han Muzi nodded. “I understand.”
Song An glanced at her and she realized that Han Muzi was thinner compared to the last time they met. Although her cheeks were flushed red and the shadows underneath her eyes were gone, her cheeks were rather sunken. Her heart went out for Han Muzi when she saw that. “It must have been hard on you during these trying times. From now on, I will try to help you as much as possible and that includes handling Yuchi Jin.” The warmth in Song An’s gaze vanished completely at the mention of Yuchi Jin.
Nothing To Give But My Heart Chapter 866-Han Muzi noticed that as well. Not only did the warmth in Song An’s gaze vanish completely at the mention of Yuchi Jin, the temperature around her rapidly dropped as well.
She wouldn’t show such a drastic change if it weren’t for an extreme turn of emotions. Han Muzi was suddenly curious at Song An’s change of emotions. I wonder what transpired between Old Master Yuchi, Yuchi Xin and Yuchi An. Why did both sisters leave the old man all alone without ever coming back home? Besides, it has been so many years, but she has not forgiven the old man over the years.
Song An’s resentment toward him is still there. However, no matter how curious I am, I wouldn’t dare to ask about it since I’m much younger than her. Furthermore, I don’t think the issue is as simple as that and it is most probably a sore point for Song An. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been conflicted and it wouldn’t have taken her so long before she agreed to fly over.
When she thought of that, Han Muzi stated in a quiet tone, “I am very grateful for you to fly all the way here, Aunty Song. You can tell me if there are any difficulties at all. I would never force you to do anything that you are uncomfortable with.” This is my problem after all. I wouldn’t have asked Song An for help if I did not run out of ideas.
Song An smiled faintly when she heard that and the warmth flashed in her eyes again. She glanced at Han Muzi before reaching out to caress the back of her head. “You’re such a good girl. I appreciate your consideration of my feelings. However, I am fine. Since I am here, some things… should be dealt with after all.” Escaping is not the best solution. I would like to see what else the old man has up his sleeves and when he will stop pulling the strings from behind the scenes.
Song An asked abruptly as if she was reminded of something, “I heard that… you’re pregnant?”
Han Muzi’s expression changed at the mention of her pregnancy, but she nodded swiftly. “Moxuan doesn’t know about that yet.”
“That little brat would have forgotten about everything even if he knew anyway. Such a heartless man.”
“It’s not his fault. After all… Under such circumstances, I’m just grateful he survived.”
“You are rather good at finding excuses for him. I would have had him beaten up if he were my man. I’d like to show him what a wife signifies.”
Han Muzi was at a loss for words. Who would have thought that Aunty Song is such a fierce woman?
The walk wasn’t too far and they arrived at the car soon enough. Since everyone wasn’t too far apart, Han Muzi and Song An stopped chatting about matters regarding Ye Moxuan. They merely chatted about the location for dinner later.
After getting into the car, Han Muzi noticed that Ye Moxuan did not eat anything from the bag of bread from before. It meant that he had not eaten anything after work or even had a sip of water. Suddenly, Han Muzi was unsure on what to feel. He didn’t complain, and he even gave me his coat just now.
Ye Moxuan was driving when he glanced at Song An, who was seated in the back passenger seat, from the corners of his eyes. “Aunty Song, what would you like to eat?” Since Han Muzi addressed her as Aunty Song, he figured he would address her similarly as well.
Song An was in a slight daze when she heard him address her as Aunty Song, but she snapped back to her senses soon enough. “I’m alright with anything. Why don’t you ask Muzi?”
Han Muzi, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, answered promptly when she heard that, “I’m fine. It’s up to you.”
Ye Moxuan kept quiet after that. After pondering for a while, he parked the car in front of a Chinese-Western fusion hotel. He unfastened his seatbelt while explaining to them, “This hotel is under the Yuchi Group. There’s a combination of Chinese and Western food, so feel free to order anything you like later.”
Han Muzi couldn’t help but feel moved by his attentiveness while she unfastened her seatbelt.
After getting out of the car, Song An stood still by the car before looking up and stared at the majestic-looking hotel with stoicism. After a while, a mirthless smile stretched across her face.
“Aunty Song?” It was when Han Muzi called Song An that she snapped back to reality and the coldness in her expression vanished; it was replaced with a warm smile. “I was just observing the hotel’s exterior. Let’s go in.”
So many years have passed since I last stepped into this place! Everyone she met along the way was a stranger and no one recognized her. It’s true that time can change everything. Certain things might still remain the same, but no one here is the same anymore.
Dinner only ended at 9pm since they chatted throughout the meal. After dinner, Han Muzi took her phone out to book a hotel, but a pair of large hands stopped her. Ye Moxuan suggested with a deep voice, “Aunty Song has spent such a long time on the plane. Why don’t she rest in one of the rooms upstairs tonight?”
This was a hotel after all, and so it was only natural that it provided both accommodation and food. Han Muzi recalled with a start when she heard that. That’s right. This hotel is under the Yuchi Family. I wonder if Song An might resist the idea of staying here.
When she considered the possibility, Han Muzi glanced at Song An. “Aunty Song?”
Song An knew what Han Muzi’s concerns were, but she merely smiled slightly. “Sure. I’m exhausted after traveling today. I’ll just book a room here to rest.”
Seeing as she agreed to his suggestion, Ye Moxuan summoned a staff member and he instructed them to prepare a VIP suite for Song An. “Aunty Song, please speak to the hotel manager if you need anything at all,” he assured her.
“Thank you, both of you have worked hard today. You should go home and rest earlier too.”
After that, the hotel manager brought Song An away to her room. Han Muzi followed Ye Moxuan down, but her phone vibrated along the way. Hence, she waited until he left to drive the car over before taking her phone out. It’s a message from Aunty Song.
Han Muzi glanced at the parking site before taking the initiative to phone Song An. “Aunty Song.”
“Mm-hmm,” Song An answered. “I don’t suppose Yuchi Jin has made a move yet for now? Let’s just observe in the next few days. Inform me immediately if there are any changes.”
Han Muzi agreed straight away, “Sure.” After the phone call, she kept her phone and waited for Ye Moxuan at the roadside.
The staff in the hotel recognized Yuchi Shen and they were especially respectful toward him, but they couldn’t help but gaze at Han Muzi’s back view in envy since he brought her here in person. They observed her and chatted about her in hushed tones as she waited at the roadside.
Soon, Ye Moxuan drove over and Han Muzi got into his car. It was quiet in the car and they soon arrived at the accommodation Ye Moxuan prepared for her.
Han Muzi recalled his attitude toward Song An today and it seemed as if it triggered some of his memories. Hence, she stole a glance at him. However, she suddenly realized that Ye Moxuan had pursed his lips while staring at her. He gave her a meaningful look, which shook Han Muzi to her core. Why is he looking at me like that? Did he notice something? Does he know that I’m planning something?
As a result, Han Muzi looked rather sheepishly at him and stammered, “W-What is it?”
Ye Moxuan’s eyes twinkled with a smile. “In all honesty, you didn’t have to do that.”
“Huh?”
“If this happens again, just inform me that I’ll be meeting your elder and I will come along with you.”
Han Muzi was at a loss for words. Suddenly, she realized that she was rendered speechless by his statement. Did Ye Moxuan regard this as meeting the elder since he thought that Song An is my aunt?
“Besides, I would have presented myself in a better light if you had informed me in advance.”
Nothing To Give But My Heart Chapter 867-It turns out that is what he was thinking about. I thought that he would ask more about Song An, but he did not. Han Muzi was a bit curious and stared at Ye Moxuan’s side profile while he drove. She struggled with herself for ages before breaking the silence, “Do you feel… something different when you met Aunty Song earlier?” She held her breath after asking that question and she waited quietly for his reply.
At that moment, Ye Moxuan’s phone rang suddenly and interrupted Han Muzi’s breathing and thoughts. She saw Ye Moxuan answering the call with a cold and distant expression. After speaking over the phone briskly, he hung up on the call before turning to look at her. “Don’t worry. I will ensure that she is well taken care of since she is your aunt.”
Han Muzi did not comment further. When they arrived outside the building, Ye Moxuan’s phone rang again and something flashed across Han Muzi’s eyes. “Is that your grandfather urging you to go home? In that case, tonight, why don’t—”
Ye Moxuan switched his phone to silent mode with a blank expression. “It’s fine,” he cut her off.
Han Muzi lowered her eyes, but her heart was heavy. Yuchi Jin is determined to not let him stay with me. Nevertheless, he has not done anything recently, but I’m guessing that is all thanks to Ye Moxuan blocking his way. I wonder how long this peace would last when there is someone after me in the dark.
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“Sob, sob. Grandfather Yuchi, I am unhappy. Shen doesn’t want to get engaged with me and he is now in love with one of the female employees in the company. Zhe thinks that I am mentally unstable and he even brought me to see a psychologist. I am so scared… Will they treat me like a patient with mental illness?” Tears rolled down Duanmu Xue’s cheeks. She cried while tugging on Yuchi Jin’s sleeve. “Grandfather Yuchi, please don’t tell Zhe, my grandfather and the others that I am here, please. I am scared to meet them.”
Yuchi Jin’s first reaction was anger when he learned that Duanmu Zhe brought Duanmu Xue to see a psychologist. I know Duanmu Xue as a person. She clearly is not a disturbed person! However, it’s true that this girl is very much in love with Yuchi Shen. I wonder what her brother is trying to do. Why would he send her to a psychologist? How could she not be scared to be treated in such a way when she is mentally sound?
The people that Duanmu Family sent to search for her could not locate her whereas Yuchi Shen could not be bothered about this matter at all. Just when Yuchi Jin was losing his patience, Duanmu Xue took the initiative to meet him.
Furthermore, when she met Yuchi Jin, both her clothes and face were filthy and she appeared to have suffered a great deal. How did this elegant and beautiful wealthy Young Miss end up in this state? Besides, she is my choice for a granddaughter-in-law. Yuchi Jin’s heart melted immediately and his heart went out for her. Hence, he got her to stay with him.
Yuchi Jin felt his heart breaking into two, seeing her pleading while tugging on his sleeve. His heart softened when she heard her saying that she didn’t want to see her brother or anyone from the Duanmu Family. “Xue, don’t worry. As long as I, Yuchi Jin, am here, I won’t allow your brother to take you to a psychologist. Our Xue is an outstanding and healthy girl. Why would you need to see a psychologist? Don’t be afraid; I will protect you.”
“Grandfather Yuchi, will you truly prevent Zhe from taking me to a psychologist? I am scared and I want to see Shen… Can I?”
In all honesty, Yuchi Jin had already instructed the housekeeper, Yu Bo, to phone Ye Moxuan when Xue arrived. That brat says that he isn’t coming home in the first phone call and he simply ignored the subsequent phone calls. It was obvious where and who he was with at that moment.
Yuchi Jin sighed helplessly. “You can, of course. Yu Bo is phoning him right now. However, you should freshen up first. I’m sure you wouldn’t want Shen to see you in such a shabby state.”
Duanmu Xue was suddenly reminded of how bad she must have looked at that moment and she nodded eagerly. “In that case, I will go ahead to freshen up.”
“Sure, I will get someone to lead you to the guest room.”
“Thank you, Grandpa.” Duanmu Xue held onto Yuchi Jin’s hands tightly. “Grandpa, you must get Shen to see me at least once. Just once only. He doesn’t have to get engaged with me… but I just have to meet him tonight, please?” she asked him in a whisper.
Yuchi Jin was stunned to silence when he heard that. I didn’t expect her to forgo the engagement in her wish to see Yuchi Shen. This won’t do. If Duanmu Xue doesn’t get engaged with Yuchi Shen, then…
Yuchi Shen’s expression darkened when he thought of that. “This won’t do. I, Yuchi Jin, only acknowledge you as my granddaughter-in-law and will not accept anyone but you.”
Duanmu Xue looked frail and she started sobbing again. “Grandfather Yuchi, I know that you are doing this for my sake. However, Shen… is not in love with me at all. Previously, I’ve been too forceful, and that is why I just hope to see him once. I have nothing else to ask for as long as he is willing to see me. I just want to pour my heart out to him.”
The more she said that, the more Yuchi Jin thought that she was an understanding and considerate woman. Thus, his heart ached for her. He sighed heavily. “Don’t worry, I will make sure that he comes back to see you and I will also ensure that you two will get engaged.”
After that, the servants led Duanmu Xue up to the guest room to freshen up.
Yuchi Jin was in a foul mood when he summoned Yu Bo. “Is he still not answering his phone?”
Yu Bo rubbed his cheeks while nodding helplessly. “That’s right. I think Young Master Xuan set his phone to silent mode. Otherwise, why is he not answering his phone despite the continuous calls?”
“Hmph!” Yuchi Jin snorted loudly and exclaimed furiously, “Phone him until he answers then! Xue is so deeply in love with him. How dare he refuse to even meet her once! Yu Bo, keep trying to phone him or send him a message. Tell him to come home at once. I will die in this living room if he doesn’t return home.”
The color drained from Yu Bo’s face at the last part of Old Master Yuchi’s statement. He pressed his lips together while nodding anxiously. “I understand. Old Master, please give me some time. I will get Young Master Xuan to return home.”
After leaving the living room, Yu Bo phoned Ye Moxuan several times but to no avail. He was greeted countless times with the automated, cold and polite female voice, informing him that no one was currently able to answer the phone.
Yu Bo hung up after he tried for the umpteenth time and felt helpless. It seems like phoning him wouldn’t work anymore. Young Master Xuan is determined not to return home. I’m afraid he wouldn’t pick up even if I were to call his phone throughout the night. If that is the case, I have no choice but to look for him in person. After all, Yu Bo was in shock after Yuchi Jin’s sudden outburst tonight.
Meanwhile, Han Muzi heard someone ringing the doorbell the moment she got out of the shower. Ye Moxuan was not in the room and she threw a jacket on before walking out. On her way out, she bumped into Ye Moxuan walking out of the study. “Who would ring the doorbell late at night?”
Ye Moxuan had a deep scowl etched across his forehead and he looked especially upset. “You should go in first. I will have a look.”
“Okay.” Han Muzi did not doubt him and she turned around to head back into her room.
After making sure that she had returned to her room, Ye Moxuan’s gaze became sinister and malicious.
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Standing alone at the door, Yu Bo pressed the doorbell and patiently waited there. He initially didn’t get the chance to enter the building. After showing the security guards his identity documents, which was then used to cross check with his face, he was finally able to go in search of Ye Moxuan. Of course, for safety purposes, a security guard of the neighborhood tagged along with him.
After standing outside for what seemed like eternity, the door finally opened. Yu Bo was finally able to see Ye Moxuan and with excitement on his face, he exclaimed, “Young Master Xuan, I finally found you.”
Ye Moxuan cast a glance at his housekeeper, Yu Bo, and casually said, “Mr. Yu, it’s late. What brings you here?” With that, he looked at the security guard behind Yu Bo.
The neighborhood’s security guard finally confirmed that they knew each other and uttered, “Since you really know each other, I shall make a move.”
After the neighborhood’s security guard left, Yu Bo shyly smiled and gently said, “Young Master Xuan, I’ve been calling you but you didn’t pick up my calls, so I have no choice but to come and look for you.”
Upon hearing that, Ye Moxuan’s eyes turned cold. “I know what you want. I’m not going back today.”
“Young Master Xuan, no matter what happens, he is still your grandfather. You shouldn’t throw a tantrum.”
Ye Moxuan frowned. Throw a tantrum? I’m a grown-up; why would I throw a tantrum? The reason I am doing so is to prove my determination to Yuchi Jin and to show him that I won’t change my mind no matter what happens. Though he had not known Han Muzi for long, the feelings she gave him filled the emptiness in his heart. If he were to lose her, he might lose his heart in the process, which meant that he would never let go of her for the rest of his life.
Then, Yu Bo continued, “Young Master Xuan, to be honest, Old Master is not in a good condition now. He said that if you don’t come back tonight, he may…” He trailed off with a sigh before continuing, “I have worked for Old Master for many years and I can see that he is not joking. No matter what happens, even if you want to go against him, you are still his grandson, so sometimes…” Yu Bo’s words came to a halt and he didn’t continue on.
He had said enough and a person as smart as Ye Moxuan surely understood the meaning. The corner of the latter’s lips twitched into a snicker. “If I give in to him today, situations similar to this would happen more often in the future. Grandpa thinks that he can take advantage of my weakness?”
Yu Bo was at loss for words because what he said sounded reasonable.
“You should go.”
Just when Yu Bo was about to continue persuading Ye Moxuan, a soft, feminine voice was heard from behind Ye Moxuan. Yu Bo looked in the direction of the voice.
At the same moment, Ye Moxuan frowned and turned around to look behind. “I thought I told you to go into your room?”
Han Muzi was standing there with a coat on. Hearing his question, she walked up to him and nodded to Yu Bo. “Mr. Yu.”
Yu Bo nodded to her as well.
“You should go back. Anyway, you are still his grandson. Even if you want to go against him, you must know your limits.”
Standing still, Ye Moxuan’s deeply furrowed brows were fixed in its position.
Nevertheless, her words made Yu Bo look at her in approval and he stated, “Young Master Xuan, you have indeed chosen your woman wisely. What Miss Han said makes sense. Young Master Xuan, imagine this, if you treated Old Master like that, his dislike for Miss Han would be even deeper. Truth be told, Miss Duanmu said that she is alright with not being engaged with you, but she wants to see you and have a word with you for the last time.”
Ye Moxuan sneered. “What does that have to do with me? Just because she wants to be engaged means she can do so?” Upon saying that, he felt someone pulling at his sleeve; it was Han Muzi yanking on it. “You should go back. As Mr. Yu has just said, if you really cut ties with your grandfather because of me, your grandfather will hate me even more.”
She took a few steps forward while a smile appeared on the corner of her lips. “I’m not going to sleep for now. You quickly go and return. I’ll wait for you until you come back.”
Her gentle words slipped into his heart. He paused for a moment and looked deeply at her face. “Aren’t you worried that I won’t come back?”
Han Muzi shook his head. “You will be back.” Her eyes and tone were adamant without any trace of hesitation, showing her trust in Ye Moxuan.
Being able to obtain her unwavering trust, Ye Moxuan unconsciously reached out and touched her nose. “Wait for my return.”
Han Muzi hummed in agreement.
Before they left, Yu Bo cast a glance at Han Muzi in gratitude. “Miss Han, thank you for your kind words. As the housekeeper of Yuchi residence, I’d like to express my gratitude.”
“Mr. Yu, that’s too kind of you. I refuse to allow the relationship between grandfather and grandson to turn sour because of me.”
“Miss Han, you are very thoughtful. I hope that the Old Master will like you.”
“Thank you.”
After that, Ye Moxuan asked her to lock the door and not to open it even if she heard the doorbell, and to wait for him to come back. Han Muzi reassured him before Ye Moxuan left together with Yu Bo.
After they left, she returned to her room. Snuggling under her blanket while lying on the bed, she remembered the words Yu Bo said just now. He said that Duanmu Xue wanted to see Ye Moxuan for the last time and that she wouldn’t get engaged with him? All of a sudden, she felt that something was not right. Previously, when she met Duanmu Xue, the latter did not seem like a person who would easily give up, judging from her expression and reaction. Why did she have a change of mind? Is there a conspiracy behind this?
After she thought about it, she could not brush this aside, so she took out her phone to call George. George was having the time of his life drinking at the bar when she called. Seeing that she phoned him, he rushed out. His friends were left behind and couldn’t resist the urge to complain.
“Why does George recently have so many phone calls at night? Someone always finds him at night? What’s happening?”
“I’m not sure.”
“Sigh, I miss our olden days.”
George found a quiet place to pick up Han Muzi’s call. “Muzi, you are calling me so late in the night. Is there anything important that you need to tell me?”
Han Muzi hummed in agreement and related to him what had happened earlier. “I’m a bit worried, but I cannot show my face, so…”
Immediately, George understood her. “Please don’t worry. I know what I should do. Your suspicion is correct. I also find Duanmu Xue’s actions suspicious, considering that it’s impossible for her to easily give up on Yuchi Shen. Judging from her personality, I think she might harm Ye Moxuan…”
Hearing that, she held her breath. “Then…”
“I’ll go to the Yuchi residence now. I’ll try my best not to let anyone know. I’ll go there and have a look first.”
Han Muzi thought for a moment and said, “Maybe I should go with you.”
“No, Muzi. If something happens, it will be too dangerous. Don’t worry, I will go there to protect Yuchi and definitely will bring him back to you in one piece.
Han Muzi understood what he meant—she was a girl, so she wouldn’t be of much help even if she went there and she might even make things worse. Therefore, she had no choice but to agree.
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After she hung up the phone, Han Muzi sat on her bed for a while before lying on the bed under her blanket. She turned around and gazed at the serene night view outside the window.
She had never wished for Ye Moxuan to have a large conflict and to even sever ties with his grandfather because of her. Therefore, when she saw the housekeeper helplessly standing at the door begging for him to return, she became soft-hearted. But now, she felt that she relented to the housekeeper’s request too soon because the reason Duanmu Xue wanted to see Ye Moxuan would never be that simple.
If she considered it from another angle, Han Muzi felt that she might be overthinking. In the Yuchi residence, even if Duanmu Xue harbored some schemes, it would not escape Yuchi Jin’s eyes unless he assisted her. Upon having such thoughts, Han Muzi immediately sat up.
She had an uneasy feeling, but if she ran out in the middle of the night and was caught up with something, she would only cause trouble for Ye Moxuan. She had not forgotten what he told her before he left. Wait for my return.
No matter how anxious I am, I need to believe him. He has asked me to wait for his return, so he will definitely keep to his word. Han Muzi continuously consoled herself before lying back down again. As time passed, she didn’t feel sleepy at all; instead she felt restless and held her phone in her hand.
After waiting for an unknown amount of time, her phone suddenly vibrated. She opened her phone and saw that it was George who texted her. ‘Muzi, don’t worry. I’ve arrived at the Yuchi residence. I’ll go and check out the situation first, and if something happens, I’ll help Yuchi!’
Han Muzi only replied with a ‘Thank you’ to him and held her phone tightly in her hands while she waited.
…
In the Yuchi residence, an old man and a younger person sat facing each other. The maid brought two cups of tea and placed the cups in front of Ye Moxuan and Yuchi Jin respectively. Yet, both of them refused to touch the cups. Yuchi Jin’s gaze was focused on his grandson in front of him and the rage flared in his eyes.
Pressing his thin lips, Ye Moxuan picked up the teacup and took a sip of the tea. “Grandpa, you should drink some tea to cool down.”
“Cool down?! Do you think I can easily cool down my anger?” With that, Yuchi Jin picked up the teacup and took a large sip of the tea before he heavily put down the cup. The teacup slammed on the surface of the table with a loud thud.
Although he faced a disgruntled Yuchi Jin, Ye Moxuan seemed comfortable and relaxed and casually drank his tea.
Yuchi Jin looked at his grandson who now stood before him in frustration. Angered by Ye Moxuan’s calmness, he snatched his walking stick in an attempt to hit him, but Yu Bo, who was nearby, saw this and quickly stepped forward to stop Yuchi Jin. “Old Master, don’t be angry! Don’t be impulsive!”
“Yu Bo, let go of me! I need to teach this disobedient brat a lesson.” Yuchi Jin burned with fury. Ye Moxuan raised his head and his dark eyes met with Yuchi Jin’s pair of cloudy but angry eyes before the corner of his lips twitched. “Grandpa, are you looking for a successor who is a puppet?”
Hearing that, Yuchi Jin was stunned. “What do you mean?”
“Am I wrong?” Ye Moxuan sneered. “You even want to control my life. Doesn’t this mean that you also intended for me to become your puppet? Grandpa, you are my grandfather, so I respect you, but that doesn’t mean that I will willingly become a puppet.”
“Y-You brat! Do you know that you had broken Xue’s heart? Do you know how hurt she looked when she came here just now? She has strong feelings for you; can’t you feel even a bit of it?” Yuchi Jin nearly fainted from the extreme anger and his body fell back while Yu Bo quickly helped to support him.
The admonishments sounded extremely ridiculous to Ye Moxuan’s ears. “I hurt her feelings? I’ve never done anything in front of her that showed that I have feelings for her. Even if she’s sad or she has deep feelings for me, that’s her own problem. What does that have to do with me?”
Yuchi Jin was at loss for words. After being stunned for a few seconds, he rebuked, “Listen to the nonsense you said. If you didn’t play with her feelings, why does she have deep feelings for you?”
Not only Ye Moxuan but Yu Bo, who was beside them, also thought that what Yuchi Jin said was unreasonable. After all, Young Master’s behavior was obvious to everyone. He had never paid attention to any woman. Even if it was Duanmu Xue who often cared for him when he was hurt, he only treated her politely but never differently. Hence, it would be impossible for him to ignite Duanmu Xue’s feelings for him. If one insisted on using the term ‘play’, he only placed the blame on Ye Moxuan’s extremely handsome face, which had provoked Duanmu Xue’s feelings. But during this intense and nervous moment, Yu Bo did not dare to say anything.
“Grandpa, if you insist on saying that I’ve provoked her feelings, let’s have her here to explain how I’ve done so.”
“B*stard! You are willing to defy me because of a woman you have met not long ago?”
After scolding Ye Moxuan, Yuchi Jin felt tired, so he pressed on his chest with his hand and signaled Yu Bo to help him to sit on the couch. In a low and deep voice, he uttered, “Xue is a thoughtful girl. Though you are being heartless to her, she doesn’t hate you. In fact, she told me earlier that she wanted to see you and she even agreed to call off the engagement. She is so considerate, so if you don’t apologize to her, will you feel at ease?”
Apologize? Ye Moxuan chuckled, while his throat produced a seemingly sarcastic sound. Why do I need to apologize? But since I’m here today, I will tell her clearly once and for all.
Upon having such thoughts, Ye Moxuan placed the teacup in his hand on the table and rose to his full height. “Sure, I will talk it out with her. If she stops pestering me, I hope that you will not force me anymore.” With that, he immediately turned around, and with a cold expression, he said to the maid, “Take me there.”
The maid who brought the drinks to them was stunned for a moment before she nodded and turned around to take Ye Moxuan upstairs. As they walked, for some inexplicable reason, the maid felt guilty. So, as she trod in front of him, her steps were not stable, as though the person following her from behind was not a man but a blood-sucking demon instead.
When they reached the door to a room, the maid’s step came to a halt. “Shen…Young Master Xuan, Miss Duanmu stays here.” With that, she voluntarily walked up and knocked on the door. “Miss Duanmu, are you done with brushing your teeth?”
After a moment of silence, the door opened and Duanmu Xue stood there with red eyes. “Shen…” When she saw Ye Moxuan, her eyes brightened up. She wanted to approach him at first, but she suddenly thought of something and stopped in her tracks. Casting a glance at the maid, she stated, “You can leave first. I have something to tell Shen.”
The maid left as if she escaped from the scene. Without taking it seriously, Ye Moxuan’s cold eyes fell on her face.
“Miss Duanmu.” His thin lips parted and his distance was heard in his voice. “I’m very thankful that you took care of me when I was sick, but this doesn’t mean that I will get engaged with you. Also, when I was sick, I didn’t ask you to look after me, did I?”
His words sounded cruel, but it was the truth. There were many maids in the Yuchi residence, though it was Duanmu Xue who volunteered to look after him in an attempt to become closer to him.
Nothing To Give But My Heart Chapter 870
Duanmu Xue’s face paled because she never once thought that Ye Moxuan would be brutally honest with her, which embarrassed her. With a lump in her throat, she uttered, “Shen, I’m sorry. I don’t mean to use this as an excuse to ask you to become engaged with me. Our engagement was decided by our parents and I initially thought that you agreed to it as well.”
“Since you know about this now, please stop pestering me from now on.” Ye Moxuan’s voice was cold; it was devoid of any emotion, warmth, reluctance or even apology.
The color drained from Duanmu Xue’s face. She bit on her lower lip forcefully, but her eyes turned red. She thought that Ye Moxuan would at least take pity on her, but she didn’t expect him not to have feelings for her at all. She raised her head and looked at him with those thoughts.
The hallway was decorated with light and shadow. Under the light, the man’s tall and large figure was visible and his handsome face looked more chiseled than ever. Though Ye Moxuan had coldly rejected her, it might have been her desire for him that his every word and behavior had the ability to make her heart flutter.
“Shen, I understand. I understand everything that you have just said. Therefore, the reason I came to the Yuchi residence today is to talk it out too, but there are too many people who pass by here. Can you come into the room to talk?”
She lowered her eyes and said with her teeth clenched, “I don’t want anybody to see this.”
Pursing his lips, Ye Moxuan looked into her room behind her. As he remembered the incident in his office where she suddenly hugged him, he sneered, “I think I’ve already made this clear.”
“Shen, but I want to explain to you.” She raised her head and saw a thin layer of sweat on his forehead before she carefully pulled down her collar, exposing her shoulder which was as white as snow. I wonder if the drug is taking effect on him now.
When she had this thought, the feeling of satisfaction flashed across Duanmu Xue’s eyes.
Once the drug in him takes effect, I will only need to gently seduce him and what comes next will happen naturally. After we sleep together, I will take some photos and personally send them to Han Muzi, so that she will certainly give up on Ye Moxuan. By then, he will naturally belong to me.
As she thought about this, she felt even more pleased with herself to the point where it was obvious on her face.
Ye Moxuan sweated even more at his forehead, feeling a gush of heat creeping into him at rapid speed under this freezing weather. At first, he thought that the heat was a result of his anger of seeing Duanmu Xue in his sight. But eventually, he realized that something was wrong.
This unknown fire burnt from his abdomen and bore signs of eruption before it quickly spread to his head. Suddenly, the woman before him exposed her snowy white shoulder. One step after another, Duanmu Xue approached him. “Shen, look at me…”
Ye Moxuan quickly moved his eyes, turned around and walked away. Feeling flustered, she dashed to him and hugged him from behind. “Don’t go. Shen, take a look at me, alright? Just one look. One look is enough. I’m not worse than her. I have everything that she has. Can’t you take a look at me?”
Her hands were tightly wrapped around his waist while her soft body squeezed at him non-stop.
Though Ye Moxuan knew that there was something wrong with his body, his mind was still not affected. When Duanmu Xue pressed herself on him, he didn’t feel pleasure; instead he felt disgusted.
“Go away!” he yelled at her in fury. Duanmu Xue trembled under the cold air around him, but she quickly hugged his waist tightly again.
She only had one chance to make her move, so she needed to succeed since failure was not an option. Hence, she had used a heavy dosage of drug on him. She knew that if she did not succeed tonight, she would never have another chance. Now, the drug had started to take effect, but he was still able to think rationally and asked her to go away.
After a while, once the drug had completely taken effect and crippled him of all of his senses, the man before her would only be left with his natural instincts.
Upon having such thoughts, Duanmu Xue’s eyes became red from agitation. She needed to hold on and after tonight, she could be together with Ye Moxuan forever and nobody would bother them.
Green veins popped up on Ye Moxuan’s forehead. When he felt that the woman still had her arms around him, he narrowed his eyes and grabbed her hands which were around his waist, yanking them off him.
Even he himself had no idea how much force he used, but since this woman was so despicable and went as far as to drug him, he should not be blamed for not holding back on his strength.
A woman’s loud shriek was heard from behind him and he immediately went downstairs without turning back.
Duanmu Xue had never expected that she would be thrown off like that. Her head hit the wall beside with a loud thud, causing her to see stars from the extreme pain. When she finally returned to her senses and wanted to search for Ye Moxuan, he was nowhere to be seen.
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On the other hand, George had waited outside the Yuchi residence for a long time, but as time passed, it seemed as though nothing had happened inside. Judging from the time, Yuchi Shen had entered for quite some time. Why isn’t there anything happening?
When he thought about Muzi who waited for him at another place, George was restless, so he opened the car door and prepared to enter the Yuchi residence to investigate the situation. If something was not right, he would immediately take Yuchi Shen away.
Just as he exited the car, he saw a tall and large figure walking toward him. Isn’t that Yuchi Shen’s chiseled brows and handsome face?
“Oh my, you finally came out. I thought that you weren’t coming out tonight.” As George said this, he walked closer to him before he realized that the person before him had an odd expression. Sweat trickled down his forehead and his tightly-pursed thin lips showed the agony he endured.
“W-What happened?” George sized the man up, but he failed to find any injuries or blood stains on Ye Moxuan. Even so, Ye Moxuan looked as if he was hiding his pain. What happened?
The pale, thin lips of Ye Moxuan parted and he said in a cold voice, “Take me away from here.”
Unconsciously, George nodded. “Get in the car.”
On the other hand, Han Muzi tossed and turned on the bed since she hadn’t received any message from George. It is now past midnight; why isn’t there any news?
After she thought about it for a while, she woke up from the bed with the plan to change her clothes and head out to take a look. However, before her hands even picked up the coat, the doorbell rang.
The first thing that crossed her mind was that Ye Moxuan had returned. After waiting for the whole night, she was more than anxious about the lack of news. Without taking her coat, she opened her room door and dashed out barefooted.
There was a security door in their apartment, so when she saw that the people outside the door were George and Ye Moxuan, she quickly opened the door to let them in.
“Muzi!” George supported Ye Moxuan as they entered through the door. Once they were inside, George asked, “Where’s the bathroom?”
Han Muzi was stunned for a while. Why are they looking for the bathroom right after they came in? she thought to herself. When she saw Ye Moxuan’s condition, her heart was in her mouth and she closed the door before turning around. “Come with me.”