When Mu Cheng appeared, the group was stunned. A flash of panic crossed Cheng Jiang’s face, and he instinctively tried to let go of Lin Xiao Mi. But in the next second, he calmed down. Lin Xiao Mi, however, held him even tighter, as if afraid Mu Cheng would take him away.
Wang Xintong seemed worried that Mu Cheng would feel hurt. She tightly grabbed her hand—both comforting her and fearing she might rush forward.
At this moment, Tang Nuo also walked over with Xiao Jiu.
“Xiao Cheng…” Tang Nuo started to say.
Before he could finish, Cheng Jiang suddenly shouted angrily, “Mu Cheng! You’re secretly involved with another man behind my back?”
Mu Cheng looked at him calmly, then at Lin Mi’er in his arms.
“The one holding someone else isn’t me.”
Cheng Jiang’s face instantly darkened. “You—”
Before he could continue, Cheng Hongwei stepped forward with a smile.
“Xiao Cheng, it’s a misunderstanding. Xiao Mi twisted her ankle for Xiao Jiang, so he’s just taking care of her a little more.”
After speaking, Cheng Hongwei looked at Tang Nuo.
“Xiao Cheng, is this your friend?”
Mu Cheng replied calmly, “Tang Nuo. My older brother’s childhood friend. We happened to meet on the way. In my heart, he’s just like my brother—he’s family.”
“Oh, I see.” Cheng Hongwei smiled. “Alright, the misunderstanding is cleared up. No need to be angry anymore. Xiao Jiang, you too—how could you argue with Xiao Cheng without understanding the situation? Let Xiao Mi down first.”
He then turned his back to Mu Cheng and subtly signaled Cheng Jiang.
Cheng Jiang still wanted to say something, but Wang Shufang stepped forward and tugged at his sleeve, smiling.
“That’s right. Haven’t you been talking about Xiao Cheng all these days? Worrying about her? Now that she’s standing right in front of you, why don’t you go and talk to her?”
Cheng Jiang looked annoyed, but still followed his parents’ instructions and put Lin Xiao Mi down. However, Lin Xiao Mi still leaned on him, standing on one foot and holding his arm tightly.
Mu Cheng turned to Tang Nuo and said, “Second Brother, let’s go.”
Wang Shufang immediately stepped forward and grabbed her.
“Xiao Cheng, are you still angry with Xiao Jiang? You know his temper. He’s been worried about you these past few days—he hasn’t been eating or sleeping properly. Now that he finally sees you, and sees you with another man, of course he feels uncomfortable. That’s why he acted like that. Don’t be mad anymore. Auntie will teach him a lesson for you later.”
Cheng Hongwei also said, “Yes, yes. With uncle here, if he dares treat you badly, I’ll beat him to death.”
In her previous life, Wang Shufang and Cheng Hongwei had always acted exactly like this—always standing on her side, always speaking up for her.
Because of their attitude, she had foolishly given everything without thinking of the consequences.
If not for that, how could she have ended up being torn apart and devoured by a zombie horde?
Now she had already seen through them completely. She would never believe their sweet words again, and she would not show them any mercy.
Seeing Mu Cheng standing silently without mentioning leaving again, Cheng Hongwei said, “This isn’t the place to talk. Let’s go back first.”
Mu Cheng nodded lightly and pulled Wang Xintong away.
Tang Nuo followed with Xiao Jiu.
“Huh? What’s that? It looks like a fox.”
Wang Xintong noticed Xiao Jiu following beside Tang Nuo and looked at it curiously.
Mu Cheng spoke up, “It is a fox. We picked it up on the road. It has a bad temper, so you’d better not get close to it.”
Wang Xintong nodded. She glanced at Xiao Jiu again. Its pure white fur made her want to touch it, but she didn’t dare. If Mu Cheng said it was dangerous, then it definitely was. She didn’t want to get bitten by a fox.