Mu Yijie stopped in his tracks. His feverish mind gradually calmed down. He looked down at the girl standing in front of him. His eyes were as calm as a lake.
"Yijie, would you like to date me?" There was a plea in Ye Wei's eyes that she herself was unaware of, and her voice trembled slightly.
Mu Yijie lowered his eyes. The curve of his lips was as flat as the horizon. "I'm sorry. I can't date you. I've tried, but I can't be with you. So I don't want to force myself, nor do I want to let you down."
The pain on Ye Wei's face could no longer be concealed. She reached out and grabbed Mu Yijie's arm as if grasping at the last piece of driftwood. "Do you have someone you like?"
The ice in Mu Yijie's eyes melted like it was exposed to the scorching sun. The corner of his mouth curled up involuntarily. "Yes, I already have someone I like."
His expression stabbed Ye Wei's eyes severely. There was hatred in her eyes. "Who is she? Who is that woman? Is she better than me? Why did you fall in love with someone other than me?"
Mu Yijie just calmly pushed her hand off his arm and said coldly, "This is my business and has nothing to do with Miss Ye. Regarding today's matter, I'll give your company an extra percentage point in the Tiance project."
After saying that, he left without looking back.
He didn't see the despair and hatred in Ye Wei's eyes after he left, nor the black - clothed man who suddenly appeared beside her.
Ye Wei in a red dress stood by the roadside like a vengeful ghost. The corner of her mouth curled up into a soul - stealing smile, but strangely, the people around seemed not to see her.
"Yong Shanling, even if you've won his love, I won't let go." A red light flashed in Ye Wei's eyes. She clenched her hands tightly with a trembling and sickly look. "Originally, I didn't want to devour you. As long as you became my lover, we could be together forever. It doesn't matter. You will eventually merge with me. Hehe..."
"Stop investigating the relationship between Yong Shanling and Yunshan. Whether there is a relationship or not, I've decided to take her life. Arrange for the Third Elder to go directly. Don't touch Mu Yijie. As for Yong Shanling, make her soul scatter to the winds!" After Ye Wei said that, she left a back view and disappeared.
"Yes, master." The black - clothed man said respectfully and then also disappeared.
Yong Shanling, who was waiting at home boredly, had no idea that Ye Wei had already made detailed plans against her.
Suddenly, seeing Mu Yijie walking in, Yong Shanling's eyes sparkled like stars.
Yong Shanling moved closer to Mu Yijie. She looked curiously at his expression, which was no different from usual, and asked curiously, "Uncle Shu, Uncle Shu, how was it? Are you together with Sister Ye Wei?"
Mu Yijie squinted his eyes slightly but didn't answer. He undid the button on his collar. Instantly, his originally ascetic and strict look became a bit unruly.
Yong Shanling was like a little bee, buzzing around him, extremely curious.
The corner of Mu Yijie's mouth curled up. He said lazily, "Stop buzzing around. Come and sit down."
He patted the seat beside him. Although his nonchalant look was a bit different from usual, Yong Shanling's filter in her eyes had already automatically filtered it out.
She directly sat beside Mu Yijie and grabbed his arm, shaking it non - stop. "Uncle Shu, don't keep me in suspense. Just tell me, okay?"
Yong Shanling's voice was sweet and soft, like a piece of soft candy that seemed to melt people.
Mu Yijie lowered his eyes and said softly, "No, I don't like Ye Wei."
"She's so beautiful, rich and excellent. Uncle Shu, you don't even like her. Do you want to be with a fairy?" Yong Shanling looked at him accusingly, her eyes full of disbelief.
"Yeah, I don't like girls like her. Maybe I'm really going to be with a fairy."
Yong Shanling looked at him in frustration. "Uncle Shu, fairy tales are fake. Such a good girl like Sister Ye Wei will be gone if you miss her. If you can't find a wife then, I won't support you in your old age. Humph!"
Support in old age?!
"Girl, if I can't find a wife, I'll marry you as my little wife."
Mu Yijie said teasingly. He was only thirty years old and in his prime. He directly reached out and ruffled Yong Shanling's hair severely until it looked like a chicken coop before he stopped.
"Ah! Uncle Shu, don't ruffle my hair. It took me so long to style it!" Yong Shanling angrily hit him with a pillow. She didn't take Mu Yijie's words to heart. Instead, she thought that Uncle Shu was starting to treat her like an adult. Look, he could even joke with her.
Mu Yijie reached out a hand and gently grabbed her wrist. He whispered in her ear, "How about I take you on a cruise ship tomorrow?"
Yong Shanling felt the warm and humid breath in her ear. Somehow, she felt a bit strange and wanted to dodge, but why should she dodge?
"Uncle Shu, don't talk in my ear. You're making me hot." Yong Shanling pushed Mu Yijie's head away in disgust.
"Then are you going or not?"
A magnetic laugh came from Mu Yijie's throat. His usually stone - like stiff face showed a gentle smile. The corner of his mouth curled up, and there was only Yong Shanling's reflection in his dark eyes.
Yong Shanling's ears immediately turned red. Uncle... Shu... was so good - looking!
"Go! Of course I'm going. I've never been on a cruise ship before." Yong Shanling immediately smiled happily.
The next day, the two drove to a port by the sea. There were already quite a few people there. Assistant Fang and other employees of the company who had been waiting there had already arrived. This was the Mu family's cruise ship, 500 meters long. Inside, there were not only supermarkets and bars but also all kinds of stores. It could basically be compared to a small town.
This cruise ship usually carried passengers and occasionally helped the family company transport goods. Generally speaking, it was quite idle.
Soon they arrived. After Yong Shanling got out of the car, seeing the scenery here, she was extremely happy. There were golden - shining people everywhere here. Although most of them didn't have much golden light on them, being with so many people with merits, she could gain something no matter where she went.
"Oh my god, there are really quite a few good people here! Uncle Shu, we must stay here for a few more days." Yong Shanling excitedly grabbed Mu Yijie's hand and pulled him towards the inside.
Mu Yijie followed Yong Shanling with a faint smile.
The smart waiter saw Mu Yijie and quickly walked over respectfully. "Mr. Mu, your private room has always been reserved for you. What do you think?"
Mu Yijie glanced at Yong Shanling and asked softly, "Are there any adjacent private rooms? Or within 50 meters?"
"Well... Mr. Mu, it's the peak season recently. There are too many people coming. The first - class private room you usually use has already been occupied, and there are no rooms within 50 meters either."
Mu Yijie frowned. "Can't you just make one available?"
"Mr. Mu, really can't."