Hearing this chilling voice, seeing these eyes full of frost, Ji Xinhe’s entire body shivered.
Seeing her, this little vixen, visibly scared for once, Mu Houchu couldn’t help but lift the corners of his lips in amusement. With a quick, sweeping motion, he brought her into his arms and gently said, "I never thought I’d experience such tranquility in my whole life."
Perhaps Mu Houchu’s words were strange, or perhaps Ji Xinhe had begun to care about him deep down, wasn’t rejecting him anymore, so she didn’t think to push him away. Instead, she asked, puzzled, "You weren’t at peace before?"
Mu Houchu’s voice softened: "Hmm, no peace."
Ji Xinhe found this strange: "But why?"
"Why do you assume that I should have lived in peace?"
"I thought only poor people like us live through hard times. A young master from a wealthy family, growing up surrounded by wealth, how could that person live without peace?"
It is no wonder she is so eager for riches, because she understands this reality. Regardless of the era one lives in, having a lot or a little money is directly proportional to one’s state of peace or difficulty.
Just like her past. Compared to their current situation, everything seemed a lot smoother once they had money.
She may not understand Mu Houchu’s background, but she knows that he is rich. How could a wealthy man not have a life of peace?
Mu Houchu smirked: "Because in this world, there’s another thing that stands above money, and that’s power."
In his world, it’s not just about money but also power. Once you’re entangled with it, there’s no turning back. All you can do is keep climbing. When you reach the top, you’re still at risk from countless competitors trying to pull you down. From the moment he was born, he never had peace, nor did he ever indulge in such dreams.
"Huh?" Ji Xinhe seemed confused.
But Mu Houchu only patted her back gently and said, "You don’t need to know about these."
Ji Xinhe hummed, "Then don’t tell me."
Mu Houchu curved his lips, tightening his grip on her: "Do you know how much I cherish this peacefulness, how much I cherish you?"
Because he cherished her, he used all his heart to protect her. He didn’t want her to be affected by the outside world in any way.
She didn’t need to know too much or worry too much. As long as he was there to protect her, that was enough. He was willing to shoulder all dangers and worries by himself, to give her a peaceful and tranquil world where she can live without any worries. His presence alone was enough.
Ji Xinhe felt a wave of warmth spreading from her heart. In her previous life, she led a lonely life without any close relationships. In this life, having family gave her a taste of affection and sincerity. It also gave her a vague sense of joy. However, she never thought there could be another kind of intimate feeling, one that not only carried deep affection and sincerity but also made her heart race.
She didn’t know when this man began to dominate her heart. Her heart started to beat for him, and his embrace began to pull her in. When she realized it, it was already too late.
"Sister, Sister! I heard that Lady Ding is causing trouble again?!" Ji Xiaobei suddenly barged in, panting.
As soon as he walked in, he saw the two of them embracing each other. His round eyes widened, and he turned to run back out: "I’ve got the wrong end of the stick!"
Ji Xinhe quickly pushed Mu Houchu away, with her face turning red. This kid might seem slow at times, but he’s sharp when it matters! He runs faster than a rabbit!
"Ji Xiaobei, get back here!"
At Ji Xinhe’s scolding, Xiaobei drooped his head in return: "What’s wrong, Sister?"
Ji Xinhe raised an eyebrow, accusing him of playing innocent.
Mu Houchu curved his lips: "Xiaobei, your sister was just about to compliment you for being understanding."
Ji Xinhe glared at him: "Get out!"
"I haven’t held you enough yet." Then, with a hint of dissatisfaction, he added, "I want to hold you more."
Xiaobei trembled, his eyes lighting up with interest. He was about to flee again: "Then I’ll come back later."
Ji Xinhe quickly nabbed the collar of his shirt, said to Mu Houchu with a forced smile: "Get out!"
Mu Houchu touched his nose, and then he said: "Alright."
Before he left, he leaned in close to her and whispered into her ear: "I’ll hold you more later."
Then he turned and swiftly left.
Ji Xinhe ground her teeth in irritation and then saw Xiaobei trying to crane his neck to listen in.
Ji Xinhe pinched his face: "What do you want to know? Just ask me."
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Xiaobei gave a sheepish laugh, "Ouch!" he wailed. "Xiaobei was wrong, Xiaobei was wrong. I won’t do it again!"
Ji Xinhe finally let him go. She looked at him sternly and said, "You should know, not everything is as it seems. You should always have your own judgment, that’s the principle for an independent thinker!"
Xiaobei said, confused, "Why is Sister telling me all this?"
"You should use this line of thinking for what you saw today! Mu Chu and I have nothing to do with each other!"
Xiaobei tilted his head: "But Xiaobei’s independent thinking told me that Sister and Brother Mu Chu are in a relationship."
With a knowing smile, he assured her, "I get you, Sister is shy! Brother Mu Chu told me so! Sister, don’t worry, I’ll keep this a secret."
While saying that, he thumped his chest to express his determination.
Ji Xinhe’s mouth twitched: "He taught you a lot, didn’t he?"
What has he been teaching my younger brother all day long!?
Xiaobei smiled proudly: "Brother Mu Chu knows a lot of stuff! He’s very knowledgeable!"
Ji Xinhe rubbed her temples in exasperation: "Alright, alright. Just don’t tell anyone about what happened today."
Xiaobei nodded eagerly: "Don’t worry, Xiaobei won’t say anything!"
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Finally finished with her work for the day, she could now rest.
Ji Xinhe stretched lazily, readying to wash up and then sleep.
However, Ji Dong called her back: "Xinhe wait."
"What is it?" Ji Xinhe sat back down. "What’s the matter, big brother?"
Only then did Ji Dong explain his worried thoughts: "Although Lady Ding was scared away by today’s sudden gale, the marriage contract is still in place. If this matter isn’t resolved, I will still have a lump in my throat. I can never rest easy. Should I go steal and tear up the contract?" 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖
This matter concerns his sister’s lifetime happiness! How could he be careless?
Regardless of what kind of person Ding Hui is, the Ding Family is definitely a pit of fire.
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