Chapter 449 Zhou Mubin, are you crazy?
Only after Zhou Mubin's figure disappeared did Zhou's mother breathe a long sigh of relief, rub her throbbing temples, and sit down on the sofa.
Aunt Li quickly followed, picked up the shawl draped over the stair railing, and gently draped it over her shoulders. "Madam, it's chilly at night, don't get cold. The second young master was just too anxious, please don't take it to heart."
Zhou's mother sat down on the sofa, and Aunt Li quickly poured her a glass of warm water and handed it to her.
She held the warm water glass, the coolness on her fingertips slightly relieved, but her brows remained furrowed. "Anxious? He's not just anxious, he's practically obsessed."
She took a sip of warm water, her voice full of worry, "You've watched him grow up since he was little. When has he ever been so obsessive about anything? Even when he was in a hurry before, he always had a method, but now when it comes to Cui Xiao, he completely loses his composure."
"Indeed." Aunt Li stood beside Zhou's mother, her voice lowered. "Madam, are you against the second young master being with Miss Cui?"
Zhou's mother shook her head, her heart filled with mixed feelings. "It's not that I object to him being with Cui Xiao. I've met that girl a few times. She's pretty and has a straightforward personality. She's more than a match for our Mu Bin. But the problem is, she hasn't given any indication of interest. Last time, I asked someone to subtly inquire with Cui Xiao's friend. They said that Cui Xiao has always been lukewarm towards Mu Bin and has even said that she doesn't want to be in a relationship."
Aunt Li suddenly spoke up, "The second young master is suddenly in such a hurry to arrange a wedding house, could it be that he used some improper methods?"
These words struck a chord with Zhou's mother. She slammed down her water glass, the bottom of which made a soft clatter against the table. "That's exactly what I'm worried about. He just said, 'I have my own way of getting her to agree,' and his tone was off. Cui Xiao may look gentle, but she's tougher than anyone else. If Mu Bin really dares to use force, he'll only drive her away."
She recalled how Cui Xiao had calmly handled the difficult questions from the business tycoon at a banquet before; that kind of tenacity was not something that could be easily compromised.
Aunt Li was also worried. "What can we do? You know the second young master's temperament. Once he's made up his mind, nothing can change it. If we really anger Miss Cui, things could get really ugly between them."
After a long silence, Zhou's mother's eyes gradually hardened. "No, I have to find some time to see Cui Xiao in person and sound her out. If Mu Bin really did something wrong, I have to apologize to that girl on his behalf."
She paused, then added, "Come with me to the mall tomorrow to buy some jewelry that young girls like. We can't go empty-handed."
Aunt Li quickly agreed, "Okay, I'll go first thing tomorrow morning. Madam, don't worry too much, maybe the young master has his own plans."
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Cui Xiao typed the last punctuation mark on the computer screen, paused lightly on the keyboard with her fingertips, and let out a long sigh.
Sunlight streamed through the blinds, casting dappled shadows on the desk. The sound of colleagues packing up files and laughing and joking as they made their way to the cafeteria echoed down the corridor, and the air was filled with the aroma of food.
After a day of rest, Cui Xiao was back to her best condition, and the discomfort had completely subsided.
She had just gotten up and picked up the meal card with the company logo on the table when, before her fingertips even touched the edge of the card, the semi-transparent glass door of the office was gently pushed open from the outside with a soft "click".
A familiar figure stood at the doorway against the light of the corridor. He was tall and slender, and the top two buttons of his neatly pressed white shirt were casually undone, revealing his well-defined collarbone. Who else could it be but Zhou Mubin?
Cui Xiao's breath hitched. She never expected that this man would appear so brazenly in her company.
Cui Xiao's brows furrowed instantly, and she subconsciously took half a step back into the office, her back almost touching the cold filing cabinet.
She glanced quickly toward the doorway, afraid that a passing colleague would see the embarrassing scene, then lowered her voice, her tone full of wariness and displeasure, "How did you get in?"
There is access control downstairs at the company building, and security is very strict; non-employees simply cannot enter.
If it were someone looking for her, the receptionist would have called to notify her, but Cui Xiao did not receive any calls.
Zhou Mubin strode in slowly, his long legs echoing as his black leather shoes clicked on the polished floor.
His gaze swept over Cui Xiao's slightly pale face, finally settling on the weariness in her eyes. A barely perceptible pity flashed in his eyes, but his words remained nonchalant: "President Hou picked me up."
So it's President Hou, no wonder.
Cui Xiao's heart sank, as if a huge rock had been thrown into it, causing ripples of unease to spread.
She gripped the meal card tightly, suppressing her surging displeasure and trying to keep her tone calm. "If you have any colleagues with Lawyer Zhou, we can talk when I'm at work. It's lunch break now, and I'm going to the cafeteria for lunch."
"There's no rush to eat. You can eat a meal anytime."
Zhou Mubin stepped forward, instantly closing the distance, and naturally raised his hand to take Cui Xiao's wrist.
Just as his fingertips were about to touch her skin, Cui Xiao jerked back as if she had been electrocuted.
His hand froze in mid-air, but he wasn't embarrassed. He simply withdrew his hand nonchalantly, took out a bunch of metallic keys from his trouser pocket, and gently shook them in his palm, making a crisp sound.
Zhou Min's eyes held a confident smile. "I've asked someone to reserve a few nice villas in good locations. I'll take you to see them, and you can choose one you like as your wedding home. You can also decide on the decorating style."
Cui Xiao's voice suddenly rose several decibels, filled with barely suppressed shock and anger, "Zhou Mubin, are you crazy?"
She realized her mistake as soon as she finished speaking, and instinctively glanced at the office door to make sure no one was passing by in the corridor before lowering her voice and speaking with disbelief and resistance, "When did I ever say I wanted to marry you? We already made that clear! Get out of here and don't disturb my work."
Zhou Mubin's joking expression vanished, and the smile on his lips faded. "I'm not crazy, I'm perfectly sober."
As he spoke, his tone became stubborn, and his eyes were fixed on Cui Xiao, "Cui Xiao, we're already like this, marriage is an inevitable outcome."
He stepped forward, precisely blocking Cui Xiao's path toward the door, his tone now carrying an unyielding force, "I've already made an appointment with the salesperson to view the apartment at 2 PM today, and I've already paid the deposit. If I don't go see it, it'll all be for nothing, what a pity."
Nonsense, would he care about that little bit of deposit money?
Cui Xiao was both angry and anxious, her chest heaving violently.
She knew that reasoning with Zhou Mubin wouldn't work, so she turned around and tried to walk towards the tea room.
Seeing this, Zhou Mubin quickly reached out and blocked her, his arm forming a solid barrier in front of her.
Cui Xiao raised her head, her eyes full of warning, her voice trembling slightly, "This is the company, not your home. If you continue to act like this, I'll call security."
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