Late at night, Sheng Xiao brought Mu Qiqi back to their new home. To avoid being found out by Grandpa Shen, they started meeting at a later time.

  Before reaching the villa, Mu Qiqi was thinking about something.

  She had been thinking about it since before she even got into Sheng Xiao’s car.

  Sheng Xiao was once a showy man, driving various limited edition sports cars whenever he went. He did everything following his heart. He was a free man—even the Sheng family would not always know where he was.

  Because that was the dignity he had as the crown prince of Huang Yao.

  But since Sheng Xiao was together with Mu Qiqi, he would meet with her almost every day. Since then, he started driving a humble car. Whenever they went on dates, they would pick places where they would not bump into people he knew. He even had to take care of all the matters about her every day. Compared to his previous lifestyle, he was now living a lifestyle that’s the complete opposite. How had he managed to do that?

  “Xiaoxiao, I seldom see you go out to entertain your business partners.”


  Sheng Xiao glanced at her and looked to the front again. He asked, “Do you want me to?”


  “I am just curious how you manage that.”


  “I can do whatever I want when I want to.” Sheng Xiao’s eyes darkened. He was hiding his thoughts from Mu Qiqi.

  Mu Qiqi had never seen the “demon” side of Sheng Xiao. He had always treated her nicely. As for the outsiders, they never saw his soft side like how he treated Mu Qiqi.

  “I am a two-faced man. Don’t you know?” Sheng Xiao sped up as he said.

  Once they got home, Sheng Xiao picked Mu Qiqi up and put her on the dining table. He tucked her chin up and started kissing her.

  After a passionate kiss, Mu Qiqi’s cheeks flushed. Sheng Xiao chuckled and looked at Mu Qiqi. He said, “Sometimes, I don’t even understand why I am willing to give up all the women I can have just for you.”


  “Moreover, apart from being your boyfriend, why do I have to be your “father” and your “brother” at times? And sometimes, I even have to be your teacher. Don’t you think you have got the better of me?”


  “A capable man should do more, shouldn’t he?” said Mu Qiqi coquettishly, hugging Sheng Xiao around his waist.

  Sheng Xiao laughed out loud and said, “That’s right! Don’t regret what you have said…”


  Then, he carried Mu Qiqi and walked into the bedroom.

  No matter how beautiful the other women could be, they were not the ones who could stir his emotions. So, he found it disgusting and annoying to have to talk to them.

  As for the one he had in his arms, he always wanted to look at her, love her. He wanted to treasure this woman.

  Of course, he would not always be so gentle.

  Like now.

  After a passionate love-making in the bathroom, they were back in their bedroom. By the time Mu Qiqi was asking for mercy, Sheng Xiao had already draped his hands around her. Both of them were covered in a thin layer of perspiration.

  “You have been to the Mu family today.”


  “There is nothing I can hide from you,” replied Mu Qiqi. Then, she said, “I planned to go and watch a good drama. But when I got there, it was already too late. Grandpa had apologized to me and declared my innocence.”


  “For someone who still has his conscience, it is not surprising from him to admit to his mistakes,” said Sheng Xiao. He carried Mu Qiqi to the bathroom and helped her to wash up. After that, they returned to the big bed.

  “As for that man, he is hiding out of his fear that Mu Tangxue might do harm unto him. But since he is penniless, he wouldn’t last long.”


  “Don’t worry, the Shen family knows Mu Tangxue’s real identity. We should not miss this great drama. There will not be another one.” Sheng Xiao patted on Mu Qiqi’s head and said, “Just sleep.”


  Mu Qiqi felt very calm lying in Sheng Xiao’s arms. So, she fell asleep quickly.

  Sheng Xiao looked at Mu Qiqi who was sleeping. He caressed her face with his long fingers. He did not know why, but he had a strong desire to love her—with all his heart.

  …


  The next morning, Mu Tangxue called Grandpa Mu, saying that she had received a threat from Papa Mu.

  Apparently, Papa Mu had found out where she was after some time. So, he sent her a parcel. When Mu Tangxue opened the parcel, her face turned as white as a sheet. It was full of dead rats.

  Not only that, Papa Mu left a note. In the note, he said, “If you even dare to report to the police, I will make sure you will never have peace in your life. You can try if you do not believe in me.”


  Grandpa Shen went to Mu Tangxue’s house to comfort her. It was not the time to reveal the truth yet, so he had to do what had to be done for now.

  When Mu Tangxue saw Grandpa Shen, she plunged into his arms. She cried, “Grandpa, I am scared. I am so scared.”


  Grandpa Shen pushed her away gently. Then, he started condemning Papa Mu’s action.

  “He’s a brute! After doing so many bad things, he still does not know to stop.”


  “Grandpa, can I move to a new place? I am scared of being too far away from you.”


  Mu Tangxue acted so pitifully. All she wanted was to go to the house of the Shen family straight away.

  However, apart from Grandpa Shen, the Shen family did not know about her existence yet. Grandpa Shen wanted to know what happened to his son beforehand.

  So, he said, “The Shen family does not know about you and your sister yet. I need time to make proper arrangements. So, I cannot bring you back yet, but I can move you to another place.”


  After hearing his explanation, Mu Tangxue nodded. After all, she knew that joining the Shen family was not easy. She said, “Alright, I will do as you say.”


  “Let’s have breakfast together.”


  To comfort her, Grandpa Shen suppressed his repulsion toward Mu Tangxue and had breakfast with her. Not only that, he ordered his people to move her to another safer place afterward.

  Mu Tangxue could feel Grandpa Shen’s care toward her, but at the same time, she had a feeling that he seemed to be wary of her.

  She was not sure if Mu Qiqi had said something bad about her. She must not let Mu Qiqi have the upper hand.

  So, just before Grandpa Mu was about to leave, Mu Tangxue dragged his sleeve and said, “Grandpa, I know that my sister hates me. So, she must be unwilling to see me. But, I have really changed. Can you tell her for me?”


  “I have not seen your sister. Don’t be cranky,” said Grandpa Shen.

  “Okay, I will wait, Grandpa.”


  After breakfast, Grandpa Shen returned to his house. Then, he thought of Mu Tangxue. If he really lets her join the Shen family, his family would never have peace ever again.

  Luckily, Mu Tangxue was not his flesh and blood. Otherwise, he would not know how to face his ancestors after his death.

  It had been quite some time since he last visited his son. Perhaps, he should bring Mu Qiqi along.