It's the same restaurant as before.

When Mu Ci arrived, Yuan Jing had already arrived.

He sat by the window, wearing a black cap with the brim pulled down low, covering his black hair and slightly covering his eyebrows.

Sitting in the seat near the inside, he stared out the window motionlessly.

Mu Ci looked at him from a distance. It was just a single figure, but he felt that this big boy was particularly lonely.

When she walked over, Yuan Jing seemed to still be staring blankly at the people coming and going outside the window, and did not notice Mu Ci approaching at all.

Mu Ci sat down and looked quietly at the big boy opposite him. He was really good-looking. Unlike Chu Xi's handsomeness, Yuan Jing's appearance was extremely delicate.

It was because of this face that the original owner "Mu Ci" picked up Yuan Jing from a nightclub when he was receiving a customer for the first time.

Yuan Jing's temperament at that time was too pure, and he looked quite similar to Chu Xi. In order to prevent Yuan Jing from being abused, the original owner directly paid the contract penalty for him and gave him a large sum of money for emergency use.

Later, Yuan Jing was discovered by a scout and entered the entertainment industry. He stumbled and struggled for a long time, and stubbornly wanted to pay back the money he thought he owed.

When Yuan Jing was in the most difficult time, the original owner who suddenly appeared happened to be the brightest light for him in the darkness.

From some of the later plots, we learned that when Yuan Jing was still in college, his mother fell ill and needed a huge amount of medical expenses. His family was originally only well-off, but because of this, they fell into a complete trough.

Then, under the instigation of some people with inferior motives, Yuan Jing chose another path.

This was also the reason why Mu Ci never made a final decision. She thought that one day this person would come to her and ask her everything.

Mu Ci'an sat quietly opposite Yuan Jing and waited for a long time. Yuan Jing suddenly seemed to realize something and turned his head.

His expression at this moment was no longer as bright and sunny as when Mu Ci first met him. Yuan Jing at this moment was the real him.

Seeing that he had turned his head and retracted his attention to look at him, Mu Ci just smiled faintly, as if he had seen through something thoroughly.

Yuan Jing originally wanted to say something, but after seeing her like this, he suddenly couldn't say anything.

The originally surging emotions seemed to suddenly have no outlet, and they stopped there, stiff and unable to move an inch.

Yuan Jing frowned.

I have imagined countless times before that when I see this person again, I will have something nice to say, but after actually meeting him, I am speechless.

Finally, he took off his hat with a bit of annoyance, and then stroked his hair a few times with a bit of uneasiness, and then asked a question a bit uncomfortably.

"How are you doing now?"

"I'm fine, thank you."

Admire the words and follow the good advice.

She actually felt what Yuan Jing was thinking at the moment.

He's a really smart guy, and in some ways he's very sensible.

Now she has married someone else, and her relationship with Yuan Jing has completely come to an end. The reason why he has not been able to let go of this matter is simply because his feelings for the original owner are not just a faint admiration, but more of a sense of dependence.

The original "Mu Ci" appeared by Yuan Jing's side just when he needed help the most.

His life had a new direction, and this direction was brought about by "Mu Ci". Now that "Mu Ci" has left, Yuan Jing has temporarily lost his direction.

He was not used to living without "Mu Ci" in his new life. Even though he knew clearly about the lies she had told him before, he did not care. All he wanted was a simple support, or even a belief.

But this is not pure emotion.

Just like now.

This time Yuan Jing came to see her, perhaps at first he himself did not know what the purpose of his visit was.

And now, Mu Ci plans to give him a new direction.

"You don't like me as much as you think, do you?"

Yuan Jing should have gradually realized this point, but he just didn't want to believe it and didn't want to break the routine of everything in front of him.

Mu Ci looked at the confusion in the eyes of the man sitting in front of him and sighed softly.

"Yuan Jing, you should learn to grow up."

As soon as she said this, the man was stunned, with a hint of confusion in his eyes.

Mu Ci let him just watch like this and slowly explained to him some principles that he should understand.

The sun is shining brightly today, and there are only a few people in the restaurant at the moment, so it is unusually quiet.

Yuan Jing listened quietly to Mu Ci's calm words, and his previous irritable, uneasy and anxious emotions gradually dissipated.

Mu Ci spoke for a long time, and Yuan Jing also thought about it for a long time.

At the end, she ended with one final sentence.

She said: "In the future, every choice will be decided by you, and you will meet a girl who makes you passionately put all your heart on her again. From now on, Yuan Jing is Yuan Jing, and Mu Ci is just Mu Ci, and there is no connection between us anymore."

Having said that, Mu Ci stood up, picked up his bag and left.

She believed that Yuan Jing would figure it out and would quickly get out of the circle he had drawn to trouble himself.

Mu Ci had just opened the door and walked out of the restaurant. After taking only a few steps, he heard the sound of a car horn.

She subconsciously looked towards the source of the sound, and a familiar low-key black car jumped into her sight. The car just stopped in front of her.

Mu Ci walked to the side of the road and stopped.

The rear window slowly dropped down, revealing a familiar, handsome face with an indifferent expression.

Chu Xi just glanced towards Mu Ci indifferently.

"Are you done talking?"

Mu Ci hummed, but was still a little surprised.

She didn't know why Chu Xi appeared here at this time. According to the past, he should still be working intensively at this time.

But before she could think about it, the next moment, the car door was opened, and the man inside got out of the car. He was wearing a suit and tie, and his face had a kind of abstinence-like beauty.

Chu Xi got out of the car and came to Mu Ci's side.

"I'll come pick you up."

With a sense of solemnity and yet nonchalance, as if this was nothing out of the ordinary.

On the other side, Yuan Jing, who finally walked out of the restaurant, saw the two people standing together not far away who looked extremely well-matched, and a strange look flashed across his eyes.

He stared at that place for a long time, and only after the two men got into the car and left one after another did he slowly retract his gaze, lowered the brim of his hat again, and then left. His tall figure seemed a little lonely as he slowly merged into the crowd and disappeared into the street.

On the other side, the man leaning outside the car tilted his head to glance back through the window, then looked away.

In the car.

Mu Ci kept tilting her head to look at Chu Xi, who was sitting there, upright, allowing her to look at him as she pleased.

"Why did you decide to pick me up today?"

And he actually knew she was here. She probably didn't reveal her address.

Chu Xi paused for a moment, then coughed lightly, without any psychological burden.

"Bian Zihan brought me here."

“…”

What on earth is Bian Zihan trying to do? It's never going to end, right?

Is she trying to make Chu Xi misunderstand her so that their relationship breaks down and they get divorced?

The more Mu Ci thought about it, the further away he got.

But she didn't expect Chu Xi to be sitting beside her, looking at her with a complicated expression.

"Before coming here, I was mentally prepared and originally planned to go straight in."

When Mu Ci heard him say this suddenly, he realized belatedly why he appeared here.

But he didn't interrupt.

Chu Xi continued, "Until I walked to the door of the restaurant, I suddenly felt a strong sense of panic. The door was a transparent glass door, so when I stood at the door, I actually saw your back."

Mu Ci sat there and listened quietly to his rare confession.

"At this moment, my feet seemed to be frozen and I couldn't move at all. I suddenly realized whether what I did was right or wrong. After looking at your back again, I left."

Chu Xi said this and didn't say anything more.

Through these words, Mu Ci could sense his struggle in facing this matter.

But in the end he chose to believe her.

She suddenly chuckled, tilted her head back and said, "What if I run away with the others in the end?"

Chu Xi frowned when he heard this, as if he had never thought about this possibility.

"Then I'll go and get you back."

He spoke very seriously.

Mu Ci curled the corners of his mouth.

This guy really returned to his original form in a second.

Chu Xi saw that her eyes narrowed when she smiled, and his expression gradually relaxed.

"Have you explained everything clearly?"

"Um!"

The answer was crisp and happy.

Chu Xi stared at her happy face, then said calmly.

"Then come and sleep at my place tonight."

"Um...?"

Mu Ci's happy smile froze on his face.

"Maybe I can go find you too." Chu Xi said again.

Mu Ci: “…”

"Anyway, we should have a baby."

Chu Xi was dressed in a suit and tie, looking serious.

That night, just after Mu Ci finished taking a shower, there was a knock on the door.

When she heard the familiar knocks on the door, Mu Ci's mouth twitched in silence. Even if she wanted to go to his room, she would not be given the chance.

It's only a few o'clock!

Mu Ci, wearing a bathrobe and slippers, went to open the door for him.

Chu Xi was still wearing the clothes she wore to work and just came over like that.

Oh, and I also have a change of clothes with me.

“…”

Could your intention not be so obvious?

Chu Xi's gaze fell on Mu Ci's wet hair and clean little face without makeup, and her throat tightened.

"I didn't realize you were ready."

Chu Xi's eyes were dark and his expression was complicated.

There was a hint of joy on his handsome face.

???

Mu Ci paused while wiping his hair with a towel and looked at him in surprise.

What to prepare?

Chu Xi's expression was normal, but the corners of her mouth were slightly raised. She took a few steps forward, and when Li Mu Ci almost held her in his arms, she slightly turned sideways and walked over to the other side.

"I'll be out soon."

It was as if he was telling Mu Ci not to be anxious.

…

She was not in a hurry, she really was not in a hurry. He could stay in there forever and not come out.

While Mu Ci was thinking about how to avoid this uninvited guest tonight, the person who had just entered came out shortly afterwards.

Chu Xi had no clothes on his upper body, exposing his chest, and a pair of loose grey trousers on his lower body, which were half hanging loosely, revealing a corner of the fabric underneath. He had a very good figure, the kind of model figure that was not too muscular, but just right.

When Mu Ci heard the noise over there, his heart skipped a beat and he turned his head sharply to look.

The handsome man who had just finished showering was now holding a white towel hanging on his head, wiping his wet hair casually.

Drops of water slid down and sank into the chest along the skin texture.

Mu Ci looked at this scene and felt his nose itching and his face turned completely red.

This guy Chu Xi is too... flirtatious!

This look now is in stark contrast to his usual stern appearance.

Mu Ci stared blankly at Chu Xi as he walked towards her step by step.

“Does it look good?”

Mu Ci hummed casually, but his eyes did not move and remained on him.

So... so handsome!

There was still no unnecessary expression on Chu Xi's face. He just let Mu Ci look at him wantonly, and then he moved closer and closer to Mu Ci.

As if it was a natural thing, Chu Xi's lips covered it directly.

He clasped Mu Ci's neck with one hand, and their breaths were intertwined with each other, so lingering that before he knew it, he had pressed the dizzy Mu Ci onto the bed.

In the end, I don't know what action became the trigger, and the two of them started to burn out like a raging fire.

Strictly speaking, this is the first time for two people to do this in this world.

Although Chu Xi tried to restrain himself at first, the man who had abstained from sex for more than 20 years couldn't help but indulge himself.

He physically clung to Mu Ci, tossing her to and fro almost the entire night.

Until finally Mu Ci could no longer bear it and begged for mercy and cried, Chu Xi let her go.

But in the end he held Mu Ci in his arms, breathed hotly on her, and whispered hoarsely in her ear.

"You have to exercise well starting tomorrow. I'll take you with me in the morning exercises from now on."

“…”

Chu Xi...you are such a dog!

Mu Ci became drowsy and mumbled something in a daze, then fell into a deep sleep.

Chu Xi listened to the low curse, and a rare smile appeared on his cold and indifferent face. He curled the corners of his lips slightly, and then gently kissed her forehead.

Good night, sweet dreams.

Everything seemed to be slowly getting back on track afterwards.

Chu Xi handled the disputes in the Chu family decisively and appropriately. Although it seemed a bit ruthless to outsiders, in the eyes of Mu Ci who knew the inside story, he knew that his actions still had some compassion.

Those people in the Chu family can still do what they want, but the real power is firmly in the hands of Chu Xi. Even if they want to say or do something in the future, they have to be careful of Chu Xi.

And they have always been profit-oriented people. In the following period of time, Chu's mother came to visit Mu Ci and Chu Xi more frequently than before, and her attitude was much more warm.

With this proactive show of goodwill, the relationship between Chu Xi and his mother, although mixed with some impurities, is much better than before.

After Mu Ci's conversation with him, Yuan Jing finally figured things out after some time and began to concentrate on his career. Now Yuan Jing is slowly becoming successful in the entertainment industry. When he occasionally hears Mu Ci's name, he just smiles and looks calm and composed, which is not bad.

Somehow Ning Miaoran and Bian Zihan got together, and later they invited Mu Ci and Chu Xi to their wedding.

As for the heroine of this world, Zhu Qingqing, Mu Ci hasn't heard from her for a long time.

Until one time when Chu Xi was asked, the other party said it lightly.

"I talked to her a long time ago."

This time it was Mu Ci's turn to be confused.

Seeing her like this, Chu Xi tapped her forehead.

"You've always been bothered by her, right? I also knew that she still had some feelings for me, so I talked to her directly and firmly rejected her. It happened that there was an overseas cooperation at that time, and I planned to send her there. Who knew that after I directly rejected her, she resigned and went abroad."

Only she herself knew what happened next.

Perhaps this is the best way. Only when Zhu Qingqing gives up her thoughts about Chu Xi can she have a truly beautiful relationship that belongs only to her again.

I originally thought that at this stage, this virtual world would slowly collapse, but when Mu Ci turned 30, and even after he had his own children, this world still hadn't collapsed.

Although he was surprised by the abnormality of this world, Mu Ci just went with the changes.

When Chu Xi and Mu Ci's children grew up enough to shoulder the responsibilities, Chu Xi took Mu Ci on a trip around the world.

Even while traveling around the world, as time passed, different fragments of memories emerged in Chu Xi's mind.

It seemed that a long, long time ago, he had worn an ancient robe and taken the man in front of him on a bumpy carriage to travel through the ancient mountains and rivers.

Later, Mu Ci gradually couldn't walk. Although Chu Xi's body was not as strong as before, he was in much better physical condition than Mu Ci. The trip they had planned together had not yet been completed, but he began to carry her on his back and continue forward, walking little by little.

Until one day.

Chu Xi carried her to the top of a small hill. This was a beautiful place that Mu Ci had been talking about wanting to visit for a long time.

On the hill stands an ancient, beautiful, towering tree. When the wind blows, its beautiful leaves rustle in the wind.

This tree has a name, "Heng".

It keeps growing upwards all year round. The leaves fall down and new leaves grow again. The leaves are red, hanging on the branches, swaying constantly, symbolizing eternal love.

Legend has it that it is hundreds or even nearly a thousand years old, but no matter how many times it has passed, it will always grow upwards here and constantly sprout new branches and leaves.

Chu Xi put Mu Ci down and helped her sit under the tree, and she leaned in his arms.

Her health condition was very poor. Ever since she gave birth to Chu Tang and his children, she seemed to have an unknown illness and had been feeling weak ever since.

Many years have passed, and until now, she is almost inconspicuous.

Now Mu Ci's body is gradually aging along with the evolution of this world. However, she and Chu Xi are growing slower than others. Even though they have entered middle age, they still look the same as they did in the past, only slightly older.

At this moment, Mu Ci was leaning against Chu Xi, looking up at the falling red leaves.

Many, many worlds emerged in her mind, from the time she stumbled into becoming a tasker intern, then officially became a tasker, and later met Chu Xi, she had experienced those worlds.

This was the first time she had stayed in one world for so long and experienced the normal transformation of ordinary people.

And the person beside me has always been with me.

No matter how many worlds she had passed through, no matter how many eras she had gone through, this person had always been there waiting for her, looking for her footsteps.

Just like this ancient towering tree, just like "permanence".

Mu Ci gradually felt that her body could no longer support her, and fatigue gradually filled her entire mind. She knew that her time in this world was almost over.

It was only after experiencing a real marriage, childbirth, and slowly growing old that Mu Ci's heart began to change unconsciously.

My attachment to this world is growing.

She was a little reluctant.

"Chu Xi..."

She called his name in a soft, almost faint voice, and Chu Xi responded to her.

"Thank you for accompanying me through this long yet short life..."

She wanted to say a lot of things, but in the end, this was the only thing she said.

She was too tired to say anything else.

Chu Xi held her gently and listened quietly to her subsequent words.

Until the breathing of the person in his arms gradually weakened and disappeared, he maintained the same posture from beginning to end, without changing.

Until the person in my arms' hand quietly slipped away.

He leaned forward to hold Mu Ci tightly, lowered his head to her ear, and whispered softly, like a lover, "I will stay with you in the days to come, always with you, okay?"

After coming out of the welfare world, Mu Ci still felt as if she was in another world. She was even a little overwhelmed for a moment and just looked ahead blankly.

There stood a handsome man, whose appearance seemed vaguely familiar in my memory.

He looked over here quietly, as if he had been waiting for her for a very long time.

It was not until a while later that she heard him call her there softly in a familiar tone.

"Mu Ci."

She was distracted for a moment and subconsciously responded.

"exist."

The author has something to say: From the beginning to now, this book is finally coming to a perfect end today. My dears, please remember to rate it!

Haha, I'm scratching my head. Actually, I'm not very calm right now. There may be some problems in this book. I stumbled to the present and I once broke down. But every time I was about to give up on myself, I saw that my little readers were still with me. Maybe I stopped and started in the middle, but in the end, there are still people who walked with me to the end.

Because I am still here, I keep moving forward, moving forward bravely.

Sincerely, I am grateful to all the cuties who have accompanied me all the way here. In the future, I will work harder and move forward courageously!