Chapter 74 Deep Thoughts

"If it's him, then why did the seller's appearance described by those who bought pirated copies before all look different?" Hu Xiner asked.

When the piracy incident happened, the first person they suspected was Sun Cai from the bookstore across the street!

But there has never been any evidence.

Erdong led the two to a secluded place. "I've found out that Sun Cai is very shrewd. He's also set up a street stall like Xin'er. He changes the location after each shot and uses different people to sell. He always disguises himself because he's afraid of being caught."

After all, when Daoist Administrator Sun discovered that he had directly offended the county magistrate, he must have given his nephew a good beating.

Sun Cai didn't dare to confront them head-on, so he had to resort to some sneaky tactics. At first, he just wanted to get a piece of the pie, but later he found that it could ruin the reputation of the comic book store, so he just went along with it.

It was because of his greed that he revealed the clues and gave Erdong the upper hand.

Otherwise, although the comic book store could be revived through Hu Xiner's means, its reputation would be damaged, and the problem of piracy would probably bother them for a long time.

"Now that you know the whole story, what are you going to do?" Erdong learned his lesson this time and looked at Mu Qing immediately.

Mu Qing looked at Hu Xin'er: "What do you think, my lady?"

"Even if we report this to the authorities, I'm afraid Magistrate Sun will favor my nephew," Hu Xin'er shook her head. "Even if we use the County Magistrate's influence, the most he can do is fine them and give them a few beatings. That's only treating the symptoms, not the root cause, and will only fuel resentment in them."

"This matter isn't a big deal. Given County Magistrate Zhang's style, he probably won't take any action."

As soon as Erdong said this, the three of them remembered the drowsy look on County Magistrate Zhang's face when he dealt with the Luo family last time, and they couldn't help but fall silent.

The result was that after some discussion, everyone was at a loss as to what to do.

Is this the only way to keep swallowing my anger? But if I do that, Muxin Comics Store will definitely be deeply troubled.

If we take a different approach and directly declare that those are not genuine works of Mu Xin Comics Store, it will indeed have certain results, but there is no guarantee that Sun Cai will not have other means of framing.

If he reported it to the police, or even threatened County Magistrate Zhang, Erdong was, after all, just an imperial guard in the capital, and would not be of much use in front of the servile snake.

If the relationship is broken up but the trouble is not completely eradicated, Sun Cai will probably become even more aggressive in dealing with Mu Xin Comics Store.

Because of this incident, the good sales brought by the autograph session could not make Hu Xiner feel at ease.

She was thinking hard, thinking while walking, thinking while eating, and she didn't speak for several days, just concentrating on thinking.

"Xin'er, you haven't published any new books in the past few days, and readers are urging you to update." Mu Qing looked at Hu Xin'er who was sitting on the bench in a daze, with a helpless look in his eyes.

Hu Xin'er was like a possessed person. He was worried that something might happen to her, but no matter how he tried to comfort her, it was useless.

Even if she used her beauty and temptation and even invited Erdong, Hu Xiner only responded superficially and turned around and fell into her own thoughts.

It is the same now. When Hu Xiner hears readers urging her to update, she walks into the room and sits in front of the desk.

He bit the pen and continued to ponder.

Mu Qing hesitated, "Let's have dinner first."

After dinner, they washed up. Since they were married, they naturally slept in the same bed.

Another bedroom was converted into a study.

Hu Xiner finished her meal without any appetite, walked to the bed and sat down, staring at the bed curtains and continued to think.

Mu Qing sat next to her hesitantly and pulled her hand.

Hu Xin'er didn't respond.

"Madam?" Mu Qing took off her shoes and stepped forward.

"Why are you so close to me?" Hu Xiner patted her darling. When she came to her senses, she suddenly saw an enlarged handsome face in front of her, which almost scared her to death.

Mu Qing looked at her without saying a word, with a hint of grievance in his eyes.

"Okay, I know I've ignored you these past few days." Hu Xin'er patted his hand soothingly. "I'll chat with you once I figure out a solution, okay."

Mu Qing finally understood what it meant to live the life of a gigolo.

He sat closer, the distance getting closer and closer, and asked in a low voice, "I come when you call me and leave when you dismiss me. What do you think I am?"

"Don't... don't get so close." Hu Xin'er has never been able to resist beauty. At this moment, Mu Qing's hot breath even hit her face, and she stuttered when she spoke.

"Madam, are you sick?" Mu Qing touched her forehead with concern. "Have you been sleeping poorly lately? Do you have a slight fever?"

"No." Hu Xiner stared at his face and swallowed helplessly.

I always feel that since Erdong signed a contract to become an artist under her, Mu Qing has become more and more attractive.

Is this an illusion? Or is this the power of CP?

Mu Qing looked at her condemningly: This woman, can she still be distracted at this time?

"You...if you have something to say, say it quickly. If you don't have anything to say, just go to sleep!" Hu Xiner vaguely felt that things were going in a wrong direction.

Because Mu Qing's eyes were too scorching.

Mu Qing lowered his eyes and asked haltingly, "Our wedding night was interrupted before, and we've been very busy recently, but we are husband and wife after all, so shouldn't we..."

As she was talking, her ears turned red. The handsome man was beside her, inviting her warmly.

The flickering candlelight is particularly moving.

Before he could finish his words, Hu Xiner, who was about to be embraced by Mu Qing, suddenly sat up, which scared him.

Hu Xiner looked at Mu Qing and gave him a kiss!

"If you think it's too fast, that's fine..." It doesn't matter.

Before Mu Qing could finish his words, he was kissed. His eyes were blank and he was completely stunned.

Is this a yes or no?

Hu Xin'er laughed out loud: "You've inspired me. I've come up with a brilliant idea!"

She jumped down barefoot.

"What are you doing?" Mu Qing quickly pulled her back.

But at this moment, Hu Xin'er was like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins: "Don't stop me, I'm going to the study! I have to write this idea down quickly!"

"Put on your shoes first!" Mu Qing was a little helpless and squatted down to find her shoes that were kicked away.

"Thank you, husband!" Hu Xiner said, and rushed to the study anxiously.

Watching her back disappear, Mu Qing touched his face, recalling the moment when Hu Xiner kissed him, and smiled happily.

He went to the kitchen happily. Hu Xiner was busy painting all night, and Mu Qing was not idle either, making soup for her.

At daybreak, he was startled awake from the stove by the crowing of a rooster and walked into the study with soup.

"Xin'er, take a break." He said softly.

"It will be ready soon!" Hu Xin'er said without raising her head, "Put the soup aside first."

"Okay." Mu Qing responded obediently.

He casually picked up a finished product and looked at it, his face immediately flushed and his heart beat fast: What Hu Xiner drew was simply a pornographic picture!