Chapter 63 Is Shao Muyan a scheming man?
Shao Muyan rode his bicycle up to Yu Yan, the front wheel almost running over Xiang Jingheng's foot.
Xiang Jingheng took a step back before Shao Muyan stepped on the brakes.
"..."
Xiang Jingheng narrowed his eyes, knowing that Shao Muyan was doing it on purpose, and thought to himself: How childish!
Yu Yan knew that Uncle Yan did it on purpose, but she thought he did a very good job. She asked with great interest, "Where did the bicycle come from?"
"Borrowing students' money."
With a slight push of his long legs, Shao Muyan touched the ground, holding the handlebars with one hand and supporting Yu Yan with the other: "Your legs aren't very mobile, so driving on campus is inconvenient. It's better to ride a bike."
Yu Yan had never ridden on the back of a bicycle. She had seen male classmates give female classmates a ride when she was in school, but she had never had a campus romance, which she found quite regrettable.
Seeing Yu Yan get into the car with a look of curiosity, and Xiang Jingheng's luxury car parked not far away, he felt like a hero with no place to use his skills.
What is this called?
Would you rather laugh on a bicycle than in a Maybach?
—Completely forgetting that Yu Yan usually can't laugh when he's in his Maybach.
Xiang Jingheng made no attempt to hide his displeasure. "In this sweltering heat, there's not a breath of wind. Is riding a bicycle really comfortable? Don't you find it uncomfortable to sit on?"
Yu Yan glanced at Jing Heng indifferently: "It's not uncomfortable."
Looking over, Xiang Jingheng noticed that a cooling mat had been strapped to the back seat of the car.
Shao Muyan, what a scheming man!
"Third Master certainly has a lot of free time," Xiang Jingheng said sarcastically. "I thought Third Master was busy with many affairs of state, but I didn't expect him to personally handle even tasks like sending people away."
Yu Yan's face darkened; she couldn't stand Xiang Jingheng speaking to Uncle Yan in such a tone.
"Where there's a will, there's a way."
Shao Muyan calmly retorted, "Doesn't President Xiang also come here every day when he has nothing better to do?"
Xiang Jingheng pursed his lips tightly.
Shao Muyan got into the car and turned slightly to Yu Yan, saying, "Hold on tight, let's go."
"Um."
Hold on to me.
"good."
Yu Yan gripped Shao Muyan's shirt at the waist with both hands, and raised an eyebrow at Jing Heng as he watched her cautious demeanor.
It's obvious that she's not familiar with Shao Muyan's body; she doesn't even dare to touch his waist.
His stern expression softened slightly.
"You can't hold on to it like that."
Shao Muyan straightened his upper body, released the handlebars of the bicycle, and directly grasped Yu Yan's hands, making her wrap them around his waist.
Yu Yan: "!"
Xiang Jingheng: "!"
His eyes widened in surprise.
Shao Muyan asked Yu Yan, "Won't it be hot hugging like this?"
"..." Yu Yan subconsciously shook her head: "No, I won't."
"That's fine then." Shao Muyan seemed to have no other intention than to make her hold on tighter so she wouldn't fall. "President Xiang, please step aside."
Xiang Jingheng: "..."
The car just brushed past him as it drove away. Yu Yan sat sideways, her arms wrapped around Shao Muyan's waist, a position that brought the two of them very close.
From a distance, they look just like a couple deeply in love.
Even college couples aren't this lovey-dovey!
He watched helplessly as Shao Muyan took Yu Yan away from his world. He couldn't decide whether to chase after her or not. He stood frozen in place, experiencing helplessness for the first time in his life.
He wouldn't panic if it were anyone else, but that was Shao Muyan!
Whether they are socialites from the capital or from Shangzhou, anyone who knows Shao Muyan dreams of marrying him.
Yu Yan... I'm afraid Yu Yan is no exception.
But how can a second marriage ever be as sweet as a first marriage?
No matter what, Shao Muyan would never marry a divorced woman who has had a child. Even if he wanted to, the Shao family would not agree!
How can a second marriage compare to the original spouse?
Why can't Yu Yan understand this principle?
But secrets can't be kept forever. Sooner or later, the Shao family will find out about Shao Muyan's feelings for Yu Yan, and their attitude... It might not be a bad thing for Yu Yan to know sooner rather than later. Knowing sooner will help her give up and avoid heartbreak in the future.
After considering various options, Xiang Jingheng called his assistant and asked him to arrange the itinerary in Beijing.
"Help me make an appointment with Master Shao, the sooner the better."
—
Sunlight filters through the dense foliage, casting dappled patterns of light.
Shao Muyan was worried that Yu Yan would get sunburned, so he tried to drive her along shady paths. Some students recognized them and greeted them.
"Professor Shao."
"Professor Yu."
Compared to Shao Muyan's poise and composure, Yu Yan blushed a little when she was recognized.
She felt inexplicably guilty because she saw the students' surprised and gossipy expressions.
She wanted to cover her face, but that would only make things more obvious. Besides, there was nothing wrong with it, so she should just be open and honest and not panic.
It was only because she had injured her leg that Uncle Yan kindly came to pick her up.
Don't be delusional, absolutely don't be delusional!
...Yu Yan silently warned herself.
"Are you sitting still?" Shao Muyan asked her, turning his head slightly to the side while still looking at the road ahead.
Yu Yan nodded and replied, "I'm sitting still."
Shao Muyan is very steady whether driving or riding a motorcycle. He has always been a steady and self-controlled person and would never recklessly speed just to show off in front of girls.
Some people may enjoy that thrill, but Yu Yan doesn't; she prefers stability and peace.
Life is best when it's calm and uneventful, like a gentle stream flowing by.
The warm summer sun and the gentle breeze from the bicycle made it feel less hot and more refreshing for Yu Yan, bringing back all her senses.
She heard cicadas chirping, smelled the fragrance of grass and flowers, and... the faint scent of soap on Shao Muyan.
Shao Muyan was also a noble young man, but he never wore perfume. The scent on his clothes was the same as the scent on the blankets she used at home—a simple, clean, and light fragrance.
It makes people feel at ease and comfortable, and they unconsciously want to get closer.
Yu Yan couldn't help but look up at the back of his head, which was somewhat round, just like Shao Yun's.
Although her face is long and angular, the back of her head is round.
It's said that people with round backs of their heads are more stubborn.
Once you've decided on someone or something, you won't change your mind.
His shoulders were broad, like the ocean embracing all rivers, as if he could withstand even the collapse of the sky.
...Truly a divine creation.
With such a wonderful Uncle Yan, which lucky girl will be able to accompany him through life and walk side by side with him in the future?
As soon as Yu Yan got out of the car upon arriving at the lab, her phone rang.
She took it out and looked at it, a look of surprise flashing in her eyes. She immediately showed the screen to Shao Muyan the incoming call, "It's Sister Shao Min."
"I'll take it."
Shao Muyan answered the phone and called out "Sister," to which Shao Min responded with a "Oh!"
A mature, older woman's voice came through, "You and Yu Yan are together."
Yu Yan called out "sister" just like she did when she was a child.
Shao Min: "Hey!"
Her voice changed completely; the mature woman instantly transformed into a sweet girl.
Shao Muyan: "Why did you call Yu Yan instead of me?"
"I miss Yu Yan, but I don't miss you, so why should I call you?"
Yu Yan laughed, and Shao Muyan helplessly turned off the speakerphone and handed the phone to Yu Yan, saying, "She doesn't want me, you two talk."
"Sister Min, my Uncle Yan is jealous."
Yu Yan is very adept at switching between different generations; she's been called that since she was little, and no one has noticed anything amiss.
Shao Min said she came to Shangzhou to work on a project and hadn't seen her son in a long time. She missed him terribly and knew that the three of them were living together now. She asked them if they had time to go out for dinner that night.
"How about we eat at home? I'll cook," Yu Yan said.
Shao Muyan shook his head and said to Yu Yan, "Let's go out for dinner tonight, and I'll treat you. You're still injured, so let's wait until your foot is healed. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future."
“That’s right,” Shao Min said on the other end of the phone. “I’ll make the arrangements tonight. You don’t need to worry about it. Just make sure you have the time. I’ll send you the address later.”
The Shao family members are very classy in their speech and actions, acting swiftly and decisively.
Yu Yan responded.
After hanging up the phone, Shao Muyan said to Yu Yan, "I'll come pick you up after get off work, and we'll go home together, pack up, and then I'll go over."
Yu Yan thought so too, and quickly nodded.
Shao Muyan smiled and gently touched her forehead with his hand. The gesture was subtle, like a dragonfly skimming the water, yet it conveyed intimacy.
"I'm leaving."
"Okay, goodbye Uncle Yan."
Yu Yan waved to him, watching Shao Muyan ride his bike towards another laboratory building. The wind blew his white shirt, the light shimmering, and the scene froze.
At that moment, a wicked thought suddenly arose in her mind: How wonderful it would be to give this blessing to her.
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