Chapter 101 Brother Yiran is not available to answer the phone right now

She took a deep breath and spoke as calmly as possible: "Who are you? How did Lu Yiran's phone end up in your hands?"

The other party chuckled, with obvious sarcasm in his voice:

"Mu Nanyan, you can't even recognize my voice?"

Mu Nanyan frowned, carefully identifying the voice, and had a vague guess in her mind, but still unwilling to believe it:

"Xu Nanxing?"

"It seems you are not that stupid."

There was a hint of pride in Xu Nanxing's voice, as if he had already anticipated Mu Nanyan's reaction.

Mu Nanyan didn't want to get entangled with her too much, so she said directly:

"Give the phone to Lu Yiran, I have something to say to him."

Xu Nanxing chuckled, with a hint of ambiguity in his tone:

"Tell me what you have to say. Brother Yiran is taking a shower now, so it's not very convenient."

"bath?"

Mu Nanyan's heart suddenly tightened, and some unbearable scenes involuntarily emerged in her mind.

Taking a shower in broad daylight... Could it be that they... She didn't dare to think about it any further, and only felt a dull pain in her chest.

She suppressed the uneasiness in her heart and said coldly:

"Wait until he comes out and ask him to call me back."

After saying that, she wanted to hang up the phone, but Xu Nanxing's next words made her pause.

"Mu Nanyan, Brother Yiran hasn't been back to live for so long. What can you do to him? You're just having a fake marriage. I advise you not to have such wishful thinking. You'll get divorced sooner or later."

There was undisguised contempt and arrogance in Xu Nanxing's voice.

"And you know what? I'm Brother Yiran's personal secretary. He's been with me for the past month since he went home. I'm the one who's always by his side. You're nothing."

Mu Nanyan's hand, holding the phone, trembled slightly, and her fingertips turned white from the force. She felt as if her heart was being tightly grasped by an invisible hand, and breathing became difficult.

Every word Xu Nanxing said was like a sharp knife, piercing her heart. She wanted to refute, but found that her throat seemed to be blocked by something and she couldn't make a sound.

On the other end of the phone, Xu Nanxing seemed to sense her silence, and his tone became even more complacent:

"Mu Nanyan, be sensible. Your marriage with Brother Yiran is just a transaction. Don't take yourself too seriously."

Mu Nanyan finally found her voice and said coldly:

"This is a matter between Lu Yiran and me. It's not your turn to make decisions."

After saying that, she hung up the phone without hesitation.

Putting down her phone, Mu Nanyan slumped on the sofa, her mind in a mess. Xu Nanxing's words echoed in her ears like a spell:

"You are just sham marriage...you are nothing..."

She hugged her arms tightly, as if this could give her some sense of security.

Her hand unconsciously touched her belly, where a little life was growing. Her heart was filled with contradictions and helplessness:

If Lu Yiran and Xu Nanxing really had something going on, what would she do? What about the child?

She closed her eyes and tried to calm herself down.

Xu Nanxing's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting Mu Nanyan's heart hard. She suddenly woke up and realized that there was really nothing between her and Lu Yiran.

That marriage was nothing more than a transaction. Even her most precious first time, he just used money to get rid of it, and never thought about taking responsibility. How could she have hope in him?

Mu Nanyan looked down at her belly, a wave of bitterness welling up in her heart. She had been married to Lu Yiran for over five months, and they were still over six months away from divorce. She couldn't stay in Yujingtian any longer, otherwise her pregnancy would be exposed sooner or later. But how could she leave here?

She sat on the edge of the bed, her thoughts in a tangle. After a long while, she finally made up her mind and got up to find the housekeeper.

"Housekeeper, I want to move out, is that okay?"

Mu Nanyan tried hard to make her voice sound calm and natural.

Upon hearing this, the housekeeper showed a hint of surprise on his face:

"Madam, why do you suddenly want to move out? Are you not comfortable living here?"

Mu Nanyan shook her head, her tone gentle but firm:

"No, it's great here. It's just that I'm thinking of getting a new job soon. The company is too far from here, and the commute is too long. I want to move out and rent a place on my own, so it's more convenient."

The housekeeper frowned, looking a little embarrassed:

"Madam, this matter...I'm afraid you need to discuss it with the eldest young master. I can't make the decision."

Mu Nanyan's heart tightened, and she quickly said:

"If I tell him, he'll definitely disagree. He doesn't come back to live here now, so he won't find out. Just tell him I've been here the whole time when he asks."

She raised her head with a hint of pleading in her eyes, hoping that the housekeeper could do her a favor.

The housekeeper was silent for a moment, his expression becoming even more entangled. He understood Mu Nanyan's situation and her difficulties, but this matter was of great importance after all. If Lu Yiran suddenly returned and found Mu Nanyan absent, the consequences would be disastrous.

"Madam, I'm sorry."

The butler finally shook his head, with an apologetic tone.

"I really can't make the decision for you on this matter. You should discuss it with the eldest young master. We are only responsible for taking care of your daily life. As for other matters... I really can't do anything about it."

Mu Nanyan looked at the housekeeper's determined expression, and suddenly a wave of self-mockery surged in her heart. She felt that she was really ridiculous, actually expecting the housekeeper to help cover for her.

After all, the housekeeper was Lu Yiran's person. How could he betray Lu Yiran and stand on her side just because of the few months of getting along? She was overthinking it after all.

She forced a smile and said:

"Since that doesn't work, I'll just continue doing my current job. I'm not leaving."

The butler seemed relieved and nodded:

"Madam, I'm glad you understand. If you need anything, please let me know."

Mu Nanyan said nothing more and turned back to her room. The moment she closed the door, her smile disappeared instantly, replaced by deep fatigue and helplessness.

She sat on the edge of the bed, her hands tightly gripping the sheets, the housekeeper's words echoing in her mind. She knew she could no longer rely on others.

"Do we really have to wait until he finds out?"

Mu Nanyan whispered to herself, her heart filled with anxiety. She couldn't just sit there and wait for death, she had to act quickly.

She took out her phone and looked through the rental information, trying to find a suitable place to live. However, her thoughts were still unable to concentrate, and Lu Yiran's indifferent face and Xu Nanxing's smug smile kept appearing in her mind.

"No, I can't let him hold me back."

Mu Nanyan gritted her teeth, a glint of determination flashing in her eyes. She had to fight for a future for herself and her child, even if it meant facing everything alone.

She stood up, walked to the window, looked at the bustling city night scene in the distance, and secretly made up her mind:

"I have to leave here no matter what. I will protect this child."

As the night deepened, Mu Nanyan looked particularly lonely by the window. Her heart was filled with confusion about the future, but at the same time, a glimmer of hope ignited - for the sake of her child, she must be strong.