Chapter 17 The Transformation of Relationships Begins with How You Address Someone

Mu Yin was tidying up his stall when Tang Xin's words made him pause for a few seconds, but he quickly resumed his normal movements.

Song Chi explained helplessly, "Tang Xin, my husband is just a driver. We're really just ordinary people. Don't overthink it..."

When Song Chi unintentionally uttered "husband," her soft and sweet voice sent a shiver down Mu Yin's spine.

He unconsciously smiled.

Tang Xin playfully stuck out her tongue.

"Song Chi, your husband isn't a big shot now, but what if he is in the future?"

Mu Yin raised an eyebrow, eagerly anticipating Song Chi's response.

After thinking for a moment, Song Chi said, "That's possible. After all, even fishmongers can become big shots. However, I still hope to live this kind of ordinary and peaceful life with him."

Mu Yin's eyes flashed with surprise: "Song Chi, why? Don't you want to live a life of luxury?"

Song Chi replied without hesitation, "No, I don't want to. Men with money tend to go astray. It's better to live a simple life!"

Mu Yin: "..."

Not all rich men are bad; we can't condemn them all by one vote!

Tang Xin chimed in, "That makes a lot of sense, but..."

Her gaze swept over Mu Yin and Song Chi.

"Aren't you two husband and wife? You're already calling her 'husband,' so why is he still calling you by your full name? That's so distant, brother. You should call her 'wife'!"

Song Chi: "..."

Mu Yin: "..."

Less than three days after their marriage, the couple suddenly started calling each other "husband" and "wife," which made them both very embarrassed.

The atmosphere suddenly became subtle.

Mu Yin finished tidying up his stall, his heart pounding a few times.

Indeed, he couldn't keep calling his wife by her full name.

He took a deep breath, his voice hoarse.

"Ahem, honey, everything's set out..."

Song Chi: "..."

The first time she heard the older man call her "wife," especially in front of strangers, she blushed deeply, almost unable to lift her head, and her heart skipped a beat.

Mu Yin's face also flushed, but unfortunately the light was dim and no one noticed that he was also shy.

The atmosphere between the two was incredibly ambiguous.

Tang Xin stood to the side, looking like she was watching a melon seed.

She chuckled to herself, "You two are so funny, acting like you're just starting out in love, all that pinching and cuddling..."

Song Chi: "..."

Mu Yin: "..."

What nonsense are you talking about! Are they dating?

Song Chi sighed, realizing that she and Tang Xin had just become friends, and she hadn't expected Tang Xin to be so gossipy.

"I'm not talking to you guys anymore, I need to pack up my stall."

Tang Xin finally got to work.

Song Chi breathed a sigh of relief.

She arrived at the stall, and Mu Yin brought over two stools, and the two sat side by side.

After what had just happened, the atmosphere between the two remained ambiguous, and neither of them spoke.

After a long pause, Mu Yin spoke.

“Song Chi…”

"Um?"

"It was my oversight that I called you by your full name. From now on, I'll call you 'wife'?"

It would have been better if this hadn't been mentioned, because as soon as it was brought up, Song Chi's face turned red again.

She's not used to being called "wife"!

"No...no need...just call me Xiao Chi, that's what my aunt and my friend call me."

Mu Yin: "..."

He is her husband; can he be treated the same as anyone else?

"Should I call you Chi Chi?"

His voice was like a deep bass cannon, and he pronounced the word "Chi Chi" very pleasantly.

Song Chi was slightly taken aback.

The nickname 'Chichi' was only used by my parents when I was a child.

Song Chi lowered his head, and it seemed that his heart, which was full of wounds, had stopped hurting.

"good."

She lowered her head, looking as adorable as a porcelain doll.

Mu Yin's gaze darkened, and he was puzzled.

Before sleeping with Song Chi that night, his aesthetic preference for women was for those with oval faces, big/wavy hair, and long legs.

Now, looking at Song Chi's soft and cute appearance, sometimes innocent and cute, sometimes pure and alluring, he was repeatedly stirred by her.

What's wrong with him?

Could it be that I've fallen for her?

No...impossible! They've only known each other for a few days!

He suppressed his wild thoughts and gently stroked her hair.

"Chichi, are you thirsty?"

After making the gesture, he was stunned again. He was naturally indifferent and extremely distant from women, so why couldn't he always make intimate gestures with her?

Song Chi nodded: "A little. Are you thirsty? I'll go to the supermarket and buy two drinks."

Mu Yin said, "Chichi, you are pregnant now and cannot drink beverages. I brought a water bottle. You stay here and watch the stall while I go get some warm water."

Song Chi nodded: "Okay."

Mu Yin turned and left, still unable to understand why she was treated differently.

As Song Chi watched his retreating figure, recalling the scene from just now, her cheeks flushed again.

She gently patted her cheeks, telling herself not to overthink things and to start making money.

The stalls here are located on the back street, and there are really few people coming and going on the street.

The surrounding stall owners were also quite lazy.

Some were playing cards together, while others were chatting.

Song Chi looked to the side and saw that Tang Xin had already arranged the jewelry and was sitting there playing on her phone.

"Tang Xin, why isn't anyone trying to attract customers to this street?"

“Some people went, but it didn’t work, so everyone gave up.”

Song Chi: "..."

She's been setting up her stall for quite a while now, but hasn't sold a single item!

Sitting here like this is a waste of time.

Song Chi racked his brains trying to figure out how to attract more people from the main street.

Just as she was lost in thought, Mu Yin walked over with a water glass.

"Chichi, drink some water."

Song Chi was still a little unaccustomed to him calling her that, and was slightly stunned before she realized what he meant.

She took the water glass and drank a few sips.

"Uncle, there's hardly anyone on this street. What do you suggest we do to attract people here?"

"Chichi, stop thinking about it. Just let things take their course. Maybe a large influx of people will come soon."

"Pfft, there's no such thing as a free lunch!"

Since there were no customers, the two sat in front of the stall and chatted.

This was the first time they had had so much time to chat in the few days since their wedding.

What Song Chi didn't see was that Mu Yin took out his phone and sent a message to Ye Xiu.

"You have ten minutes to direct the crowd to this back street of the night market..."

Ye Xiu quickly replied, "President Mu, I'll arrange it right away."

Song Chi and Mu Yin chatted about some more topics.

Suddenly they heard someone pointing in their direction and shouting loudly—

"Look, there it is! I wasn't wrong, that man is really handsome!"

"Wow, it's true! He's even more handsome than the male celebrities on TV!"

"Let's go check it out! Maybe we can add them on WeChat!"

"If my boyfriend were that handsome, I'd be laughing in my sleep..."

Song Chi heard these comments and looked around.

She looked at Mu Yin with a puzzled expression.

"Uncle, what's going on? Who are they talking about?"

As they were talking, a dozen or so women walked toward Song Chi's stall.

Mu Yin didn't think much of it, assuming that Ye Xiu had arranged the visitor flow.

"It seems a group of guests have arrived. Quickly greet them; let me lend you a hand."

"Okay!"

Song Chi realized what was happening and quickly stood up to greet them, "Welcome, welcome! Take your time choosing, and if you find something you like..."

She hadn't finished speaking.

A beautiful woman with long, wavy hair and long legs looked at Mu Yin with stars in her eyes.

"Hey handsome, can I add you on WeChat? I don't have a boyfriend yet, how about we go out and date?"