Chapter 5 What son? He's an adopted son.

Chao Xian swore that he was just being polite.

But to everyone's surprise, Mu Yunzhou actually sat down without any hesitation.

Mu Ziyan was still obediently peeling shrimp, and then placing the shrimp meat in the sauce in front of Chao Xian.

It was pushed in front of Chao Xian.

Mu Ziyan took a tissue and wiped her hands.

Just when Mu Yunzhou thought that Mu Ziyan was finally going to resist the oppression,

With a push, Mu Ziyan moved the two plates of boiled shrimp in front of him to Mu Yunzhou.

Then, while he was at it, he grabbed a clean plate from the kitchen: "Peel."

This series of actions left Mu Yunzhou completely stunned.

That little movement was quite smooth.

Mu Yunzhou thought Mu Ziyan wanted him to peel shrimp for him, but to his surprise, Mu Ziyan sat down, took a small plate of shrimp that was placed separately next to him, and began to peel them carefully.

Mu Yunzhou glanced at the shrimp in his hand and tentatively placed it into Mu Ziyan's sauce.

Unexpectedly, Mu Ziyan glared at him.

There was a look that said, "Don't harm me."

Then, all we saw was Mu Ziyan pick up her chopsticks and put the shrimp into Chao Xian's bowl the next second.

ah?

I've only been away from home for a few days.

Why has my son changed so much?

Or is it his son, Mu Ziyan, who doesn't like talking to people and thinks everyone else is incredibly stupid?

Something's not right!

Chao Xian enjoyed two plates of shrimp and a dish of sauce all by himself.

Mu Yunzhou and his son, on the other hand, shared the same sauce.

They look so pitiful.

But after all, he's my boss.

Chao Xian prepared a separate sauce for Mu Yunzhou.

Mu Ziyan glanced at it, then silently ate the shrimp.

After Mu Ziyan and Chao Xian finished eating, only Mu Yunzhou was still eating.

Chao Xian walked to the sofa and lay down to digest her food.

Mu Ziyan watched Mu Yunzhou eat.

Mu Yunzhou found it increasingly strange.

He asked softly, "Aren't you going upstairs?"

Mu Ziyan gave Mu Yunzhou a resentful look, then got up to clear the dishes.

"Wash it yourself."

Mu Yunzhou glanced at Mu Ziyan, who had already entered the kitchen and was obediently washing the dishes.

silence.

But Mu Yunzhou quickly finished his meal and put the dishes in the kitchen before Mu Ziyan finished washing them.

Wash it yourself?

impossible.

Mu Ziyan felt that Mu Yunzhou was just taking advantage of his reluctance to speak.

In a fit of anger, he snapped.

I finally finished washing it.

After all, if Chao Xian sees it tomorrow, he'll be the one who gets scolded.

When Mu Ziyan came out, she saw Mu Yunzhou and Chao Xian sitting on the sofa watching TV.

Seeing that Mu Ziyan seemed to be going upstairs, Chao Xian nodded to Mu Yunzhou.

Follow Mu Ziyan upstairs.

Mu Ziyan turned around and saw Chao Xian, then stopped in her tracks.

He listened to Chao Xian's words as if it were a common occurrence.

"The shrimp are 300 yuan today, you pay 200." Chao Xian's tone was unquestionable.

But Mu Ziyan disagreed.

I only ate a small plate!

I even washed the dishes!

Why should he pay the lion's share?

"Why!" Mu Zi asked, her tone accusatory.

But then he heard Chao Xian say matter-of-factly, "Because you and your dad both ate it!"

Mu Ziyan was stunned, then said with dissatisfaction, "You should ask him for it."

None of these were for Mu Ziyan to eat, so why should he give them to him?

Are you kidding me?

That person is Boss Chaoxian. To put it nicely, he's your boss; to put it bluntly, he's your sugar daddy.

But it doesn't matter, Chao Xian can't control Mu Yunzhou.

How can you control Mu Ziyan!

"The son pays for the father's debts; if you haven't heard of this, you should read more books."

Chao Xian's direct rebuttal was ineffective.

Mu Ziyan felt that Chao Xian and Mu Yunzhou were bullying him.

They take advantage of his quiet nature.

Sure enough, you can't sleep in the same bed with two different kinds of people.

Mu Ziyan was filled with resentment.

Then I simply scanned the QR code on Chao Xian's phone, but when making the payment, I switched my bank card to my remaining balance.

Mu Ziyan is still a minor!

According to Chinese regulations, his father has an obligation to support him.

So his dad will pay for today's groceries!

Chao Xian was satisfied and watched Mu Ziyan return to her room.

The look in his eyes was even more approving than when he looked at his own grown son.

Just as Chao Xian was about to return to his room.

Mu Yunzhou, who had followed and overheard their conversation, approached Mu Ziyan after she returned to her room.

"Shall we talk?"

Chao Xian was stunned when he heard this.

He then nodded cautiously.

Entering the study, a place he had never been before, Chao Xian couldn't help but feel a little wary.

Looking at Mu Yunzhou sitting in the computer chair, Chao Xian then unceremoniously sat down on the sofa on the other side.

“When I first met you, you wouldn’t have treated Ziyan like this.” Mu Yunzhou’s first words immediately put Chao Xian on guard.

However, Chao Xian had already come up with a solution. He smiled slightly and lowered his head: "I saw online that as parents, we should be friends with our children so that they can open up to us."

Mu Yunzhou glanced at Chao Xian's current appearance, which resembled that of the little star who had trembled in front of him before.

Mu Yunzhou smiled and said, "I don't blame you for anything. Everything is fine now. Ziyan is much more lively than before. You've been very dedicated, and I'm very grateful to you."

Chao Xian listened to Mu Yunzhou rambling on and on.

I just felt dizzy.

Then I heard Mu Yunzhou say that he was going on a business trip for a few days.

Chao Xian immediately perked up.

"Don't worry, I will take good care of the family."

Mu Yunzhou noticed that Chao Xian, who had been looking down and seemingly lost in thought, immediately looked up, smiled, and nodded.

It was as if they had been waiting for him to say those words.

"But there's a banquet I need to attend in the next few days. You'll go in my place. If Ziyan is willing, you can bring him along too. Of course, the gifts have already been prepared. You just need to go."

Mu Yunzhou thought that if Chao Xian disagreed, then so be it.

I can just have my assistant go then.

Although it was somewhat rude.

But it was a last resort.

When Chao Xian heard about the banquet, his eyes lit up.

Why would Mu Ziyan be unwilling?

I'd love to.

You know, at the banquet, he met some young people from similar families, which would make it much better for Mu Ziyan to go out and have fun with his friends in the future.

Chao Xian didn't want to keep Mu Ziyan tied up at home because of her.

Therefore, Chao Xian readily agreed.

Hearing Chao Xian's confident attitude, Mu Yunzhou opened his mouth as if to say something, but then he saw the eagerness on Chao Xian's delicate face.

In the end, he didn't say a word.

He nodded, then gestured for Chao Xian to leave.

"Get some rest, goodnight," Mu Yunzhou said softly as he watched Chao Xian leave.

Good night, Mr. Mu.

Chao Xian gently closed the door.

Back in the master bedroom, Chao Xian walked to the bedside and lay down directly.

Hugging her own pillow, she snuggled up to it comfortably.

Even when he was looking at the bank card, Chao Xian felt that his marriage with Mu Yunzhou might not be a real husband-and-wife relationship.

In the novel, Chao Xian hasn't seen much of the relationship between the two yet.

However, even if a husband gives his wife pocket money, shouldn't he include a note saying "bonus"?

Isn't this just a superior-subordinate relationship?

Mu Yunzhou's distant yet polite attitude just now gave Chao Xian a deeper understanding of the relationship between the two.

Superficial couple!

How wonderful! At such a young age, she's already living a life where she earns money and her husband doesn't come home.

Chao Xian is very satisfied with his current life.

When it comes to being a blogger, Chao Xian really feels like he has no talent for it.

The videos I edit myself always only get one or two likes.

Not to mention page views.

Never mind, don't worry about it.

If all else fails, I'll just have to think of another side hustle.

Chao Xian was very open-minded.

Early the next morning.

When Chao Xian woke up, Mu Ziyan was already waiting at the door.

He was holding a glass of milk.

Chao Xian was very satisfied.

Accept it.

Then, a bowl of noodles was cooked for Mu Ziyan. After Mu Ziyan finished eating, the teacher arrived.

Chao Xian was watching TV in the living room for several hours.

When Mu Ziyan came out again, he looked utterly hopeless.

Chao Xian couldn't help but chuckle: "Studying is always like this, it's always painful."

“Reading isn’t painful.” Mu Ziyan lay on the sofa.

Chao Xian glanced at Mu Ziyan: "Go take a shower. I'm going out to buy clothes. We'll eat out for lunch today. It's on me."

Mu Ziyan was somewhat surprised to hear this.

Unexpectedly, Chao Xian said he wanted to invite him?

Something's not right.

But Mu Ziyan still obediently went to take a bath.

It's a bit cold outside today.

Chao Xian couldn't find suitable clothes, so she could only wear a long-sleeved tracksuit when she went out.

Very efficient.

But it feels strange that he doesn't go out to exercise when he's free.

Mu Ziyan, however, thought it looked good.

The mall I went to today wasn't the one I went to last time.

This shopping mall primarily caters to the upper class.

The original owner liked to buy high-end luxury bags and the like there.

Chao Xian still has the counter saleswoman's contact information on her phone.

Take a leisurely stroll.

I went into several clothing stores that I liked.

Mu Ziyan followed behind without saying a word.

Only when Chao Xian asked him if it looked good.

Mu Ziyan would nod or utter a word or two.

Chao Xian has a good figure and looks good in any clothes.

It's just that Chao Xian is a picky person.

Chao Xian especially likes clothes in her preferred style.

But if it's a style you don't like.

Chao Xian found it extremely distasteful.

"How about this one?" Chao Xian asked Mu Ziyan, who was sitting down, while wearing a casual suit.

Mu Ziyan sat upright.

They look very well-behaved.

The sales assistant next to him quickly said, "This is a really nice gentleman's outfit. It suits your temperament perfectly and flatters your figure."

Mu Ziyan nodded as he listened to what the saleswoman said.

Chao Xian sneered, and began his unreasonable behavior again: "You dare to brush me off?"

Mu Ziyan quickly added, "It looks good, it looks really good."

Chao Xian, however, entered the changing room with a cold smile.

"A belated compliment feels like an insult!"

Mu Ziyan remained silent.

Why did he come out with Chao Xian?

For a meal?

"Isn't this Mu Ziyan, the one who hit someone?" The boy's voice was arrogant. Upon seeing Mu Ziyan outside, he casually walked straight into the shop.

The saleswoman smiled and stepped forward to serve them, but was completely ignored by the teenagers.

"I remember Mu Ziyan was fired, right?"

"No, he's the son of the president of the Mu Group, how could he be fired?"

The boys laughed and joked.

They didn't take Mu Ziyan seriously at all.

"What son? That's an adopted son. I heard that President Mu just got married not long ago. How could his stepmother possibly like an adopted son? He might be kicked out of the house any day now."