Compared to Mu Xiaocheng's nervousness and shyness, Ji Huaishen concealed his emotions very well.
But in those deep eyes, an unnamed emotion was surging beneath the surface.
He didn't explain his behavior just now, and said naturally, "It's only natural for husband and wife to live together. I hope Miss Mu won't feel pressured."
Mu Xiaocheng nodded, without looking at him.
Psychological stress?
It didn't exist before, but it does now.
Seeing that she was looking down and not looking at him, Ji Huaishen felt a little irritated.
"When you go to see your grandfather, is there anything I need to carry?"
He changed the subject at the right moment, and Mu Xiaocheng came back to her senses, frowning as she said, "My grandfather is very good to me, he shouldn't make things difficult for you."
Upon hearing this, a helpless smile flashed across Ji Huaishen's eyes.
That's not necessarily true.
Mu Xiaocheng moved her lips, feeling a heat rising from the top of her head.
This made her heart race.
"If there's nothing else, I'll be going now."
After saying that, she fled like a frightened deer.
From childhood to adulthood, apart from her relatives and a few friends, no one had ever done this to her.
In her opinion, the gesture was very intimate and could easily be misunderstood.
Ji Huaishen, he...
Was he just teasing her with that gesture?
Maybe so.
She prided herself on not being stupid, but after all this time, she still couldn't understand that man.
Although she may appear gentle and composed on the surface, she is certainly not like that in reality.
A man like him must have many things on his mind.
There must be many dark and ruthless aspects that she has never encountered.
Of course, Mu Xiaocheng also hoped that during their collaboration, she would not have the "good fortune" to come across Ji Huaishen's darker side.
Ji Huaishen looked in the direction Mu Xiaocheng had left, his hands hanging at his sides clenched into fists, and then unfolded.
He couldn't control himself, so he did it.
It must have scared her.
But he deliberately didn't explain.
He didn't want to wait any longer; he wanted her to know that he didn't want any so-called business partners.
Instead, they want to solidify... their marriage.
Of course, this must be done gradually.
"Sir, there is something I don't understand."
Shang Qi's formulaic voice suddenly rang out, tinged with doubt.
Ji Huai glanced at him and said, "You tell me."
His voice was cold and devoid of any emotion.
"Since you know that the detective has been bribed and that this note is fake, why did you still agree to help Miss Mu investigate?"
"With that fake note, there's no way we can find out anything."
Ji Huaishen lowered his eyes, glanced at the note in his hand, and then casually threw it into the trash can.
"Because, this is her current achievement..."
"The only hope."
He couldn't bear to shatter her only hope.
If the paper is fake, then he becomes her hope.
How could he bear to break it?
Shang Qi seemed to understand.
Just like today, the gentleman hired two actors to play his parents, even though his parents had already passed away.
The gentleman went to great lengths to successfully marry Miss Mu.
She seems to be in control of everything, but in reality, she is so cautious.
"Sir, Yu Gui has sent someone again to urge you. He said that a banquet is being held at Huanyu tomorrow night, and he would like you to grace him with your presence. Guan Hongzhi will also be there. He would like to discuss cooperation with you then."
Upon hearing Shang Qi's words, Ji Huaishen's lips suddenly curled into a wicked and ruthless smile.
"Then let's go."
Shang Qi nodded and continued, "The detective you asked me to investigate, he was already dead when our people found him yesterday."
Ji Huaishen frowned almost imperceptibly. The person behind this was quite quick.
"Continue the investigation."
He would do anything to help her find her father.
Even knowing there were thorns ahead, he was willing to brave them with her.
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