Such a young and beautiful woman, what else could have led her to become a surrogate mother but a lack of money? Therefore, he was certain she wouldn't give up easily, and perhaps all her actions were just to get his attention.

If it were one of those undesirable women from before, he would have crumpled her up and thrown her out long ago without her even having to say anything. But this woman is somewhat interesting, so keeping her around to kill some time isn't a bad idea.

Upon hearing this, Yi blinked in confusion, "What is money? Can you eat it?"

"puff--"

Not only the housekeeper and servants around them, but even Xiao Fang, who usually has good self-control, and Xia Bingqing, who is strict with herself, couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Heh, pretending, I'll see how long you can keep up this act!

Mu Nanxun patiently took out his wallet, pulled out a few red 100-yuan bills, and placed them on the dining table. His long, elegant fingers lightly touched them. "This is money. The clothes we wear, the food we eat, the houses we live in—everything—all require money. Understand?"

Although it was the first time Yi Yi had seen these things, she was very smart and had a strong ability to accept new things.

"So, money is very important, huh? You can't survive without it?"

"Not just us, but you too."

Yi thought for a moment, then tilted her head and asked, "Can you give me money?"

Heh, Mu Nanxun sneered. Sure enough, he couldn't keep up the act anymore. He was so eager to show his true colors.

"Of course. But when the old man asked you to come here, he should have told you that the only condition for you to get the money is that you become a surrogate for the Mu family."

"Oh, okay, okay. Let's go now!"

Upon hearing this, Mu Nanxun's lips curled into a mocking smile, just as he had expected.

"Cough cough cough..." Xiao Fang, standing behind Mu Nanxun, choked on his own saliva. This woman is really something else, talking about this kind of thing at the dinner table. She's probably like a parched land finally receiving rain, she can't wait any longer. Hahaha, this is exciting!

Xia Bingqing, who always held herself to the high standards of a well-bred lady, blushed instantly upon hearing this. She glared at Yi Yi, who was beaming with excitement and anticipation, and said, "How can you be so shameless? How can you say such things so openly?"

"What's wrong with me? It's just surrogacy. Although I don't know how, you can teach me. I learn very quickly!"

Yi's eyes were filled with a strong thirst for knowledge. However, what she didn't understand was why everyone's expressions changed after she said that... well, it was strange.

"Ahem... um... Miss." Xiao Fang couldn't help but blush as he spoke. He felt that if he didn't stop her, she might even blurt out something inappropriate on the spot. "Surrogacy means you have to have a child for the boss and his future wife. Although our boss is too outstanding, I can understand your feelings. You seem very anxious, but this kind of thing is still..."

"Give birth?" Yi Yi was stunned. Only now did she realize what they meant by saying she was sent by the old man.

Yi Yi had never had children, but she knew that having a child was something only possible with a man she loved. The man in front of her, though handsome, had a bad temper, was arrogant and conceited, and besides, he had a fiancée. How could she possibly have a child with such a man!