Сhaptеr 14: Qi Мubаi’s Suddеn Аppeаrаnce
Su Nuаnnuan shoоk hеr hеаd. Shе wаs truly gоing mаd—fаntаsizing right in front of him. Whеn had she started hаving thоughts like this?
“Мiss Su, аrеn’t уоu riding with Third Вrоthеr?” Gu Jinghuai’s voiсе soundеd beside Su Nuannuаn’s eаr.
“Ah, yes, I аm!” Su Nuannuаn loоkеd up, dazеd.
“Then yоu’d bеttеr hurrу and cаtсh uр.” Gu Jinghuаi shook his hеad, rеminding her that Li Вeixiаo had аlready lеft.
“Аh, Li Вeiхiаo, wait for mе!” Onlу thеn did Su Nuannuan rеalize thаt while shе hаd bеen lоst in thought, Li Bеixiaо hаd аlready walked away.
Рrоfessor Zhang watсhеd the scenе with а meaningful look. Ah, youth truly is wonderful.
“Li Beixiao, wait for me! Why are you walking so fast? You didn’t even wait for me.” Su Nuannuan’s face flushed red from running.
Again—why had she said “again”? Why was she chasing after him? Wasn’t she unwilling to ride in his car?
“Miss Su, are you always this fickle?”
“???”
Su Nuannuan looked at Li Beixiao in confusion. His words didn’t sound very kind.
This wasn’t right! In her past life, the way he had gazed so tenderly at her lifeless body was still vivid in her mind, yet now he was so cold.
Where had things gone wrong? Could it be that because of her rebirth, he had changed too? That wouldn’t do—how could she let her future husband slip away?
“Li Beixiao, do you really dislike me that much?”
The girl’s tone carried a hint of disappointment. Li Beixiao’s steps faltered slightly. When had he ever said he disliked her?
“Miss Su, were you serious about what you said earlier?”
Li Beixiao looked at Su Nuannuan and finally couldn’t help but ask. Gu Jinghuai, hiding nearby, breathed a sigh of relief. At last, he had asked.
“I’ve said many things before, Mr. Li. Which one are you referring to?”
“Not planning to marry so soon?” Li Beixiao said calmly.
A faint smile tugged at Su Nuannuan’s lips. So he did care—he just hadn’t shown it. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have failed to notice all these years.
“What if I said I don’t plan to marry Qi Mubai? Would you believe me?” Su Nuannuan looked into Li Beixiao’s eyes seriously.
Li Beixiao’s fingers trembled slightly. “That is Miss Su’s own business.”
Su Nuannuan’s lips twitched. If she hadn’t seen how he acted in her past life, she might have believed him. Her own business? Then why bother asking? Such a tsundere man—somehow, it was rather cute.
“Is it really just my own business?” Su Nuannuan suddenly leaned close to Li Beixiao, their faces only a finger’s breadth apart.
Su Nuannuan could clearly hear Li Beixiao’s breathing. Still pretending not to care? His heart was practically pounding out of his chest.
“Mr. Li, your heart is beating quite fiercely.”
Su Nuannuan wanted to reach out and touch his chest, but Li Beixiao reacted first—he moved away.
Li Beixiao looked at Su Nuannuan with a complicated expression. An illusion—it must be an illusion. This didn’t seem like her. Could this be some kind of prank?
“Nuannuan, I thought I’d mistaken someone else. It really is you? What are you doing here?” Qi Mubai’s voice suddenly rang out, startling Su Nuannuan.
Su Nuannuan instinctively wanted to move closer to Li Beixiao, but when she met his icy gaze, she instantly calmed down. It wasn’t time to reveal anything yet.
“Brother Mubai, what brings you here?” Su Nuannuan put on an innocent smile.Li Beixiao’s eyes turned cold. Indeed, it was all wishful thinking. The angel would never descend again—she had deceived him once more.
Su Nuannuan, why must you always torment me like this? If you fear me, then don’t keep appearing before me.
Su Nuannuan naturally sensed the hostility emanating from Li Beixiao. She took a deep breath. It wasn’t the right time yet. Li Beixiao, just wait a little longer.
This grudge had to be avenged with her own hands. The feeling of being haunted by nightmares was unbearable—this was her obsession.
“Just passing by. Nuannuan, why are you here? And why are you with him?” Qi Mubai was a man, and men understood men best. Li Beixiao must have taken an interest in Su Nuannuan.
That wouldn’t do. Su Nuannuan had to be his. He was still counting on her to turn things around for him.
“I happened to run into Mr. Li. Brother Mubai, what a coincidence to meet you here.”
Su Nuannuan’s palms grew slightly sweaty. Could Qi Mubai have noticed something? She didn’t know if he had overheard her conversation with Li Beixiao earlier.
“I came here to handle some matters. What about you, Nuannuan? Why are you here?” Qi Mubai scrutinized Su Nuannuan.
“I’ll tell you later, Brother Mubai. Did you drive here?” Su Nuannuan quickly changed the subject.
“Yes, this way, Nuannuan.”
Qi Mubai pulled her along. Su Nuannuan glanced at Li Beixiao’s departing car. He must be angry.
Gu Jinghuai, sitting in his car, had witnessed the entire scene. Something was off. Su Nuannuan was clearly interested in Third Brother, so why did she change as soon as Qi Mubai arrived?
Could he have been wrong, just as Fifth Brother said—was he playing matchmaker blindly?
Gu Jinghuai sighed. He had meant well but ended up causing trouble. Now Third Brother was probably upset again.
What was wrong with Su Nuannuan’s judgment? How could Qi Mubai compare to Third Brother? Su Nuannuan must have something wrong with her eyes.
“Nuannuan, you still haven’t told me why you were with Li Beixiao. Didn’t you hate him the most?” Qi Mubai probed.
“We just happened to meet. Thankfully, you arrived quickly, Brother Mubai. My legs were trembling earlier.”
With such a handsome husband, how could my legs not go weak? That’s not really a lie, is it?
“Nuannuan, stay away from him next time. Li Beixiao is not a good person.” Qi Mubai held Su Nuannuan’s hand, trying to brainwash her.
Su Nuannuan sneered inwardly. In her previous life, he had done the same thing.
Back then, she had been truly foolish, believing his lies. Coupled with those few accidents, she had indeed avoided Li Beixiao.
Looking back now, she had been an idiot, missing out on a man who loved her so deeply.
“I know, Brother Mubai. Let’s go eat, okay? Nuannuan is hungry.”
Su Nuannuan cooed. She had only had a glass of milk before leaving, and her stomach was already growling.
Over the years, Qi Mubai had swindled many good things from her. Getting them back was unlikely, but at least she could treat herself to a meal—otherwise, it would be too unfair.
“Alright, Nuannuan. We’ve been engaged for so long now. Let’s get married soon!” Qi Mubai said while fastening his seatbelt.
“Brother Mubai, are you proposing to me?” Su Nuannuan looked at Qi Mubai with innocent eyes.
Qi Mubai stared at the girl’s naive expression, his lips twitching. When had he said he was proposing? But since she had asked, he had no choice but to say yes.”But, Brother Mubai, the TV said that a proposal needs flowers and a ring. How come you haven’t prepared anything?”
Su Nuannuan’s tone was extremely, extremely disappointed. She wanted to see just what this Qi Mubai would do.
Upon hearing Su Nuannuan’s words, a flicker of annoyance crossed Qi Mubai’s face. Su Nuannuan seemed to have changed a lot lately—she never used to care about such things before.
“It’s just that Brother Mubai was in a hurry. I just wanted to marry you and bring you home as soon as possible.”
How greasy. Su Nuannuan felt goosebumps all over. Marry her and bring her home? Dream on.
“Brother Mubai…” the young girl called out affectionately. Before Qi Mubai could even begin to get sentimental, Su Nuannuan added, “Then let’s go buy them now.”