Outside the barbecue shop, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Mu Lingshan and Chang Xin stood facing each other. The night breeze gently blew under the bright hanging moon, tousling their hair—the perfect picture of a handsome man and a beautiful woman, surrounded by a romantic setting.

Mu Lingshan appeared serene, yet deep in her eyes lay a hint of loneliness and helplessness.

Chang Xin looked gentlemanly, his gaze focused and deep, though his mind was brimming with thoughts of excitement that didn't match his current expression.

Mu Lingshan sighed softly, and a faint smile appeared on her face still bearing traces of tears, "Director Chang, I really didn't expect something like this to happen today. I'm sorry for causing you trouble."

"Lingshan, please don't say that." Chang Xin slowly shook his head, feeling more excited inside, and his gaze grew softer, "It's my honor to do anything for you."

"Really?"

"Of course."

Mu Lingshan smirked, "So... what does Director Chang want to do now?"

Chang Xin was stunned for a moment. What did he want to do? Isn't it obvious? Of course, he wanted to book a room with her! Besides, he found Mu Lingshan's question quite strange.

Shouldn't she just sigh quietly, then silently leave this place that made her sad?

Of course, he could only grumble about these thoughts in his heart; he definitely couldn't say them out loud.

As an actor, he was only stunned for a fraction of a second before restoring his gentle and loving demeanor. He quickly gathered his emotions and prepared a sentence he believed was fitting for the current situation and should move Mu Lingshan.

"I..." Chang Xin locked eyes with Mu Lingshan, deliberately paused for two seconds, then continued with deep emotion, "I only want to quietly stay by your side, doing anything to make you happy until that genuinely joyful smile blooms on your face again."

"Damn, that's so handsome!"

"Wow, you're so stylish!"

"If someone did this to me, I'd be moved to tears!"

Although Chang Xin didn't speak loudly, his words were enough for those around to hear. The young onlookers at the door immediately started making a fuss, and the sounds of whistling and cheering rose once again.

Mu Lingshan smiled faintly, sighed lightly, looked deeply at Chang Xin, and turned gracefully amidst the noisy cheers.

Watching Mu Lingshan's charming figure, especially those slender and straight legs, Chang Xin's gaze finally revealed intense greed and passion. He swallowed quietly and followed her with immense pride.

Ha! Although Mu Lingshan had asked an inexplicable question earlier, the plot finally returned to the development he was expecting. How could he not be delighted?

"Go for it, handsome!"

"Turn left less than a hundred meters, and there's a hotel there."

"Haha, stay safe!"

When he heard these voices from behind, his inner sense of pride took another leap.

Mu Lingshan walked a dozen meters, turned a street corner, and suddenly stopped without warning, turning back to look at Chang Xin.

Chang Xin followed behind, his head full of the fantasy scenarios in his mind, completely unprepared for this turn of events. Suddenly locking eyes with Mu Lingshan, despite his excellent acting skills, he couldn't completely hide the excitement on his face and the wicked thoughts in his eyes.

"Lingshan..."

Facing the momentarily panicked Chang Xin, Mu Lingshan smiled faintly but didn't respond, calmly looking at his somewhat evasive eyes.

Being watched by Mu Lingshan like this made Chang Xin a little uneasy. Damn, I was too careless!

Chang Xin forced a not-so-natural gentle smile, "Lingshan, what is it?"

Mu Lingshan's lips curved slightly, "Oh, nothing, I was just suddenly wondering what you're thinking right now."

Hearing Mu Lingshan's words made Chang Xin tense up again, but he believed he hadn't revealed too much. Feigning calm, he smiled gently, "Me? I'm thinking about how to make you happy."

Mu Lingshan nodded, "Oh, is that so? I am truly honored and genuinely touched."

"Hehe, Lingshan, you really shouldn't say that. It's truly my honor to do something for you. You know I..."

Before Chang Xin could finish, Mu Lingshan raised her hand to smooth her forehead, interrupting him.

"I thought you were thinking about something like Kegel exercises."

Chang Xin was slightly stunned and instinctively repeated, "Kegel exercises?"

Mu Lingshan shrugged, looking at Chang Xin with a bit of an air reminiscent of Chu Ge, "You don't know?"

Damn! What the hell is this woman talking about? This is all nonsense. I just know there's a singer named something Ge; what on earth is Kegel?

Chang Xin thought irritably, planning to fake understanding with a few casual words, but then reconsidered, thinking that if he messed it up, wouldn't it be worse?

Although he didn't really understand what Mu Lingshan meant, seeing her so concerned with this issue, Chang Xin finally shook his head, "I don't know."

"Haha, then let me explain it to you." Mu Lingshan smiled, inching closer to Chang Xin.

Watching Mu Lingshan get closer and closer, Chang Xin's throat went dry, and he swallowed unconsciously. Could this be... the moment I've been waiting for?

Closer and closer, Chang Xin felt both excited and eager, but those lips he saw didn't come to his, instead, they moved to his ear.

Chang Xin couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed. Damn, what the heck? Is she really going to explain what Kegel means?

By the time Mu Lingshan whispered by Chang Xin's ear, she said softly, "Director Chang, actually... I want to tell you something."

"Ah... huh? Go ahead." Chang Xin felt even more pleased.

"I mean... people say ignorance is terrifying, and those who argue nonsensically with loud voices, well, that's basically people like you, haha..."

Mu Lingshan spoke slowly, snorted from her nose, then moved her mouth away from Chang Xin's ear, walked with her long legs, brushed past him, and left.

Although Mu Lingshan's voice was right at his ear, and despite hearing every word clearly, Chang Xin couldn't believe his ears. Such words, coming from the mouth of a young female cadre here for party school training?

Damn! How is that possible?

Chang Xin's expression at that moment was indescribably complex. His face changed color repeatedly, his mouth corners, eye corners, and cheek muscles all twitched violently. When he came back to his senses, Mu Lingshan had already reached the corner, and her figure was about to disappear from his sight.

"Ling... Lingshan?" He exhaled sharply, calling out in disbelief.

Mu Lingshan turned, looking serene, "Director Chang, is there anything else?"

"Did I hear you wrongly just now, what... do you mean?"

"No, you didn't hear wrong." Mu Lingshan smiled slightly, "As for what I mean... just take it literally. If Director Chang has nothing else, I think I should continue my meal with my boyfriend."

Chang Xin's eyes widened even more, his face completely darkened, full of resentment in his gaze.

"Oh, by the way, we're not that close, so I'd prefer you call me something else. Hearing 'Lingshan' from you really makes me uncomfortable, or more accurately... really disgusts me."

With that, Mu Lingshan turned around, went around the corner, and walked out of Chang Xin's sight.

"Dong"

Chang Xin punched the electric pole beside him in frustration. He had guessed the beginning, but not the end. It turned out he had been thoroughly played by Mu Lingshan!

Damn bitch! This isn't over! You will pay for this! Absolutely!

When Mu Lingshan returned to the restaurant hall, everyone was stunned, their expressions turning indescribably odd.

As they noticed Mu Lingshan returning to Chu Ge's table, smiling brightly at Chu Ge and sitting across from him, they almost popped their eyes out of their sockets.

This... what's going on here?

The most astonished in her heart was Huang Yourong. After all, to others, no matter how bizarre this situation seemed, it was just entertainment; it didn't concern them much, but to her, it was downright humiliating.

How could Chang Xin mess it up? Did Chu Ge already know Mu Lingshan would come back?

Watching from afar, seeing Chu Ge and Mu Lingshan almost head to head, whispering and laughing, Huang Yourong felt such bitter hate.

Tonight she planned to get deeper with that man who made her itch just by looking at him, but now it seemed... she might not have the chance?

Seeing Chu Ge giving Mu Lingshan a piece of grilled meat, and Mu Lingshan, like an ordinary little girl, opening her mouth waiting for Chu Ge to feed her, her jealousy burned even hotter.

Ugh, she's just a little younger than me, so what? What's so great about that?

Gloomily taking a drink, Huang Yourong thought sourly. Yet, this jealousy didn't make her give up on Chu Ge, but instead triggered her determination, she truly didn't believe it; with her charm, she couldn't win over Chu Ge?

In Huang Yourong's view, there might be wonders like tree-climbing pigs in this world, three-legged toads, or non-philandering cats, but... there are absolutely no men who don't cheat.

Putting down her drink, Huang Yourong licked her lips, waiting patiently.

Now, all she was missing was an opportunity.

Although Chu Ge was quite happy to encounter Mu Lingshan here, he still had business to attend to tomorrow, and it was getting late. After having dinner for half an hour, it was about time to leave.

"Tiger Girl, I'm a bit tired. Have you had enough to eat?"

Hearing Chu Ge say this, Mu Lingshan's heart was moved. Was Chu Ge hinting at something?

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